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AG-67T0-S-15-0015 HC Noxious Weed Treatment Black Hills National Forest

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS

Total

A. Provide Total Cost Pricing on each schedule.

B. Unit Price Prevails

Start Work Date: Target date June 7 (Dependent on plant growth)

Completion Date: 09/30/2015

Please complete and submit the following:

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Non Discrimination Statement

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PERFORMANCE STATEMENT OF WORK (PWS)

NOXIOUS WEED TREATMENT

SECTION I – GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE OF WORK: This statement of work consists of treating noxious weeds and providing treatment data. The contractor shall provide any and all labor, equipment, supplies, services, permits, licensing, supervision, workman’s compensation, unemployment insurance, and transportation to accomplish weed treatment. Equipment being used for the requirements under this contract shall be cleaned prior to entering the Forest and cleaning may be required between sites. Supply of water may or may not be available in the local area of work, if not; the contractor will be required to furnish water. This statement of work consists of completing tasks in accordance with Section V, and the performance requirements summary in Section VII.

1.1.1 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Services covered under this Performance Work Statement and contract are to be performed during June 1, 2015, through Sept 30, 2015, Work shall commence when target plants are actively growing and weather conditions make them most susceptible to herbicide effects as per the manufacturers’ recommendations. A Individual task order will identify specific start work and completion dates. However work will generally begin on or around June 1st of each year.

1.1.2 LOCATION DESCRIPTION: Project areas that are included under this contract are all Forest Service lands within the Hell Canyon and Mystic Ranger Districts of the Black Hills National Forest. The task order shall be accompanied with specific project area location maps. Areas scheduled for treatment include the following, Bluebird, Section 2, Sunday Palmer, Graveyard, Goat and Fox ridge.

1.1.3 ACCESSABILITY: A vicinity map identifying each District is attached to this contract. Specific site maps identifying units and road access shall accompany all task orders. There may be areas that have limited access due to travel restrictions and/or terrain within each District. Within these areas the contractor shall select a method of treatment that meets the contract or task order requirements. Some of these areas may be limited to foot or horse travel.

1.1.4 BOUNDARIES: Each project shall be identified separately on the specific task order map(s). Boundaries are generally identified as roads, topographic features (ridge tops, drainages), private lands, fences, etc.

1.1.5 CONTRACTOR REPRESENTATIVE: The contractor shall provide a contract representative for the performance of work. The name of this person and an alternate(s) who act for the contractor when the contractor is absent shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer. The contractor representative or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract, and must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

1.1.6 QUALIFICATIONS: The contractor and employees shall be experienced in noxious weed and invasive weed management, plant identification, and herbicide application. Regardless of area, the contractor and employees shall be proficient in identifying target and non-target species in all stages of development. Contractor shall comply with all South Dakota and Wyoming state laws, certifications and applicator requirements prior to treating noxious weeds.

The Forest Service considers the following personal to be key personal: Crew leaders, GIS/GPS personal. Crew foreman shall have experience in managing crews as well as educating crew members in herbicide application and plant id. Foreman should be versed in mixing tanks with the correct herbicide/water ratio or experience using injector systems. They should also be educated in pump systems on atvs or truck mounted sprayers. Foremen should have the ability to identify areas of sensitive plants through maps that are provided and have the ability to inform crew member of these locations.

Personal should have experience in GPS capability including point, line and area plotting, familiar with nesting features, placing way points and navigating features. They should also be familiar with the downloading process using pathfinder program or something similar with the ability to convert GPS information through the exporting process into shape files to be used in GIS. Personal should be versed in GIS technology with ability to make detailed maps of treatment areas, also be knowledgeable of calculating acres, using attribute tables and have the knowledge and capability to find and use multiple layers from their sources to create accurate and informative maps.

The contractor shall possess a basic knowledge of regional sensitive plant species and the Forest’s species of local concern. Upon request, the forest service shall be available to provide training and assistance required for sensitive plant identification prior to each field season.

1.1.7 SAFETY AND CONTAMINATION: The contractor and the Forest Service will follow all manufacture label directions in dealing with application rates, personal safety, and contamination. Contractor is required to wear all label required personal protective equipment. Contractor shall take special care when operating boom sprayers in close proximity to crops, water developments, fields, and shelterbelts as to minimize over spray or contamination. Preparing tank mixes, cleaning equipment, disposing of herbicide containers shall not occur at any Forest Service Administrative site or other public facility.

SECTION II – DEFINITIONS

2.1 STANDARD DEFINITIONS

2.1.1 ACCEPTABLE QUALITY LEVEL (AQL): The maximum allowable deviation from perfect performance that may occur before the Government will invoke payment deduction. An AQL does not allow a contractor knowingly to offer defective service, but limits reduced payment to circumstances in which defective performance results in a measurable reduction in the value of services rendered.

2.1.2 DEFECTIVE SERVICE: A unit of service, which contains one or more defects, or nonconformance with specified requirements.

2.1.3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY (PRS): Identifies the key service outputs of the contract that will be evaluated by the Government to assure contract performance standards, are met by the contractor.

2.1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE: Those factions taken by the Government to assure services meet the requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

2.1.5 CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE (COR): A Government person appointed by the Contracting Officer to help the Contracting Officer with contract administration and surveillance.

2.1.6 GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR: A Government person responsible for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP): An organized written document used for quality assurance surveillance. The document contains specific methods the Government will use to perform surveillance of the contractor.

2.1.8 QUALITY CONTROL: Those actions taken by a contractor to control the performance of services so that they meet the requirements of the PWS.

2.1.9 SPRAY SHEET: Sheets that the contractor uses to document location and type of herbicide used on a particular area. Spray sheets are required to be submitted to the COR/Inspector upon completion of a task order. Spray sheets are included with this contract and is listed as an exhibit.

2.1.10 RANDOM SAMPLING: A sampling method in which each service output in a unit has an equal chance of being selected.

2.2 TECHNICAL DEFINITIONS

2.2.1 BOOM SPRAYER: Spray equipment capable of delivering a minimum of 20 gallons per acre. A minimum of 20 gallons of carrier per acre is required. Boom sprayers shall be equipped with an identifier system to minimize swath overlap such as a ribbon or flagging system. ATV boom-less nozzles are not considered as boom sprayers.

2.2.2 SPRAY EQUIPMENT: All spray equipment shall be accurately calibrated to ensure herbicide is applied as manufacturers recommended application rates.

2.2.3 MIXING SITE: All mixing and rinsing during the operational period of each task order if needed will take place in the field within the treatment areas at a distance no less than 100’ from any stream course, trees, or crops. All mixing and rinsing prior to the start of each season or at the end of the season, shall be prohibited on any Federal Lands included under this contract.

2.2.4 WEATHER CONDITIONS: Herbicide shall not be applied if temperatures exceed 95 degrees and or the wind speed exceeds 10 mph in all areas excluding aquatic areas. Within the aquatic areas, herbicide shall not be applied if temperatures exceed 95 degrees and or the wind speed exceeds 2 mph.

2.2.5 PLOT INSPECTION (Government): Plots will be a radius of 83.3’, which is equivalent to a ½ acre. One plot will be required for every 50 acres of treatment excluded. Weed kill count within this plot will be determined by ocular estimation of total percent of live versus dead weeds. These observations will be recorded on a monitoring sheet. Specific task orders will identify type of inspection required. Plots are a method of inspection by the COR and Inspector to verify compliance or the PWS. The contractor may use plots or another type of inspection method to monitor and inspect completed work.

2.2.6 GIS and GPS SPECIFICATIONS:

2.2.6.1Field Survey Operations and Procedures:

1. The final product is an ARCGIS polygon shapefile containing all weed spraying sites. Small and linear sites may be mapped as a point or line; however they must be converted into polygons of the correct dimensions.

1. Field survey operations using GPS shall be performed using the following recommended receiver settings and observation times.

Each Point site will require at least 30 positions collected.

1. Operations under adverse conditions, such as under a forest canopy, may require longer observation times than specified by the manufacturer.

Positional tolerance:

1. Horizontal Positional Tolerance is conducted in the field with an 95% coverage and corrections made. Each feature recorded will have a horizontal positional tolerance of 10 meters of its true location.

Attributing Information:

1. All Weed spraying sites will be attributed with all system generated items plus the following user defined items:

“date", "site id", "plant code”, "task order number", "examiner", "infested area size", "unit of measure", "dom_spec_density", "canopy cover percent", chemical treatment, other treatment.

For each sub-species of weed within a site, the following attributes are required; "plant code”, "infested area size", "unit of measure", "sub_spec_density", "sub_spec_canopy cover percent".

Post Processing of GPS Data:

· All data collected will be differentially corrected against a known location such as a community base station or other mark of the national spatial reference system. 100% coverage of positions collected shall be corrected. (e.g. 500 (100%) of 500 were post-processed/corrected).

2.2.6.2GIS Layer:

· All weed spraying sites or inventory site will be combined into one ARCGIS polygon shapefile with attributes and provided to the Government. Shapefile will be referenced to the North American Datum, 1983 (NAD83) in the Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM), zone projection will be determined by general location of geographic area. Coordinates will be reported in meters. (Note: If using Trimble PFOffice software use the NADCON Conus Datum).

· Shapefile will be referenced using the following export coordinate system, units, and velocity:

Shapefile will be exported using code values assigned in the Data Dictionary along with the additional attributes:

1. PDOP

2. Receiver Type

3. Correction Status

4. Data File Name

2.2.6.3 Final GPS products submission

· The following digital data is to be provided on CD: Field data files, differentially corrected files, and final GIS layer. Upon completion of an individual task order, the contractor shall submit all data including within 10 calendar days to the COR/Inspector. If deficiencies are found, all data will be returned for corrections.

2.2.7 BOOM SPRAYING: Broadcast application of herbicide with larger equipment in amounts ranging from 20 – 25 gallons of water/herbicide mixture per acre. A Truck, ATV, or trailer boom type sprayers may be used in other broadcast applications. Generally a truck, ATV, or trailer boom type sprayers are limited to areas that are open and free of trees or brush. If the contractor chooses to use boom sprayers and during inspections it is found that weeds are being missed, the contractor shall be directed to use equipment that meets the requirements of the PWS.

2.2.8 HERBICIDE: Herbicides with a half-life of over 90 days may not be used on any lands included under this contract. All herbicides used must be EPA and State approved. The contractor will inform the COR at the pre-work what herbicides are being planned and will inform the COR/Inspector during the contract of any changes in herbicides.

Listed below are approved herbicides under this contract. Any chemical that the Contractor requests to use and it is not on the approved list will need prior approval from the COR/Inspector prior to application. Application rates and products applied to various species of noxious weeds are dependent upon plant and stage of plant growth. When working in riparian/wetlands, the Contractor shall use aquatic type herbicides.

A blue dye in the herbicide shall be used to identify location of treatments.

· Tordon 22K/2,4-D tank mix

· Curtail

· Banvel/2,4-D tank mix

· Vanquish/2,4-D tank mix

· Plateau

· Banvel Beads

· Rodeo

· Roundup

· Aquatic 2,4-D

· Escort

· Transline

· Phenoxy 088

· Krenite S

· Redeem

· Telar XP

· Milestone

· Glyphomax Plus

· 2,4-D LV400

· Habitat

· Other herbicides with a half-life less than 90 days if other requirements are met.

2.2.9 VEHICLE CLEANING: All spray equipment will be inspected by COR or Inspector and must be washed and cleaned prior to beginning initial project. Any time the equipment is removed and used on lands not included under this contract the COR shall be notified and equipment shall be cleaned prior to commencing work under the contract. In order to minimize the potential for weed spreading, spray trucks and equipment will be pressure washed before moving from one type of infestation to another, unless combinations of infestations already exist.

2.2.10 CLEANUP AND DISPOSAL: Clean up and disposal of excess herbicide and empty containers is the contractor’s responsibility and will be in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and applicable to Federal and State Laws.

2.2.11 WATER/WITHOUT WATER: With Water areas are identified as natural and or developed water source areas that water is available in the general area and does not cause the contractor to travel more than a 10 mile radius of the treatment area to collect water. Pumps and suction hoses used at natural and or developed water sources for drafting purposes shall be equipped with foot valves. Areas identified as without water require the contractor to transport supply water to the project area.

2.2.12 ACCESS TO TREATMENT AREAS: Access to treatment areas will require travel on backcountry roads, graveled County and Forest Service roads, non-graveled two track roads, areas with restricted travel and areas with no mechanical travel allowed. The treatment areas as can be along or away from roads. Individual task orders will identify area (s) to be treated or inventoried.

2.2.13 WEED DATA DICTIONARY: A data dictionary is a list of features and attributes that are collected in the field. It ensures that the collected data is always consistent. In the field, the data dictionary structures and speeds up data collection and allow crews to enter data in the correct format. This ensures data uniformity and integrity, as well as compatibility with the GIS database. The Government provides the data dictionary to the contractor upon request or prior to May 1st of each year.

2.2.14 FLAGGING STANDARDS: The Contractor shall mark the perimeters of weed areas, and weed points where herbicide treatment has occurred. Flagging will remain in place until the COR/inspector has completed field survey.

2.2.15 AQUATIC AREA: Any type of lake, pond, dam, spring, or stream course that contains an invasive plant species.

2.2.16 RESTRICTED AREA: An area designated as a non-motorized travel area such as a wilderness, wildlife preserve, etc. Within these areas travel is limited to foot, horse, or non-motorized equipment unless otherwise designated. Individual task orders shall identify if a treatment or inventory area is designated as restricted.

2.2.17 WEED LISTS:

ARAB

Artemesia absinthium Absinth Wormwood

Reference Book: Weeds of the West, 9th Edition 2000

Other weeds that may be treated

Note: Additional weed species not listed in this contract that are on individual State noxious weed list, shall be treated along with invasive species that may be added during the life of the contract. Individual task orders may identify specific weed species to treat.

SECTION III – GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

· Adequate flagging

· Weed Data Dictionary for Trimble GPS units and an ARCGIS shapefile with the proper data format or a list of attributes to be collected and the format

· CD containing topographic maps of treatment and inventory areas, standard map color codes, and monitoring sheets.

· Task Order maps identifying general locations of noxious weeds and or inventory areas. Exact locations will not be identified.

· Sensitive Plant Identification Guide

· Sensitive plant location map

SECTION IV – CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS/SERVICES

· The contractor shall furnish all items required to perform this PWS, which includes final data and map(s).

· The contractor shall submit a list of personnel and certifications held by each employee.

· The contractor shall submit self inspection reports for all treatment areas and data processing. This documentation shall be provided to the COR/Inspector at time of data submittal for each task order.

SECTION V – PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT TASKS AND CRITICAL SUBTASKS

5.1 WEED TREATMENT/TREATMENT DATA: With water available. The contractor shall treat weeds according to the manufacturers label directions. Contractor may use existing water or Government provided water for mixing purposes. Flag the perimeter of treatment area. Flags will remain in place until the COR/inspector has completed the field inspection. Collect digital GPS data using tolerance standard 2.2.6.

5.2 WEED TREATMENT/TREATMENT DATA: Without water available. The contractor shall treat weeds according to the manufacturers label directions. Contractor may not use existing water for mixing purposes. Contractor shall furnish supply water. Flag the perimeter of treatment area. Flags will remain in place until the COR/inspector has completed the field inspection. Collect digital GPS data using tolerance standard 2.2.6.

5.3 WEED TREATMENT/TREATMENT DATA IN RESTRICTED AREA: With water available. The contractor shall treat weeds according to the manufacturers label directions. Contractor may use existing water or Government provided water for mixing purposes. Fill sites will be designated. Flag the perimeter of treatment area. Flags will remain in place until the COR/inspector has completed the field inspection. Collect digital GPS data using tolerance standard 2.2.6.

5.4 WEED TREATMENT/TREATMENT DATA IN RESTRICTED AREA: Without water available. The contractor shall treat weeds according to the manufacturers label directions. Contractor may not use existing water for mixing purposes. Contractor shall furnish supply water. Flag the perimeter of treatment area. Flags will remain in place until the COR/inspector has completed the field inspection. Collect digital GPS data using tolerance standard 2.2.6.

5.5 WEED TREATMENT/TREATMENT DATA (BOOM SPRAYING): With water available and chemical provided. Truck or trailer mounted boom spraying of weed species as listed in Section 2.2.7 may be allowed under certain conditions and or topography. Individual task orders shall identify if truck mounted booms are an acceptable method of weed treatment. The Contractor may use existing water or Government provided water for mixing purposes. Treatment shall occur at optimal stage of development (boot stage to bud). Contractor is expected to treat a minimum of 500 acres and up to 700 acres per day within 7 – 10 calendar days. Once plants begin to flower, further treatment and herbicide use will be coordinated with Forest representative. Collect digital GPS data using tolerance standard 2.2.6.

5.6 WEED TREATMENT/TREATMENT DATA (BOOM SPRAYING): With water available and chemical not provided. Truck or trailer mounted boom spraying of weed species as listed in Section 2.2.7 may be allowed under certain conditions and or topography. Individual task orders shall identify if truck mounted booms are an acceptable method of weed treatment. The contractor may use existing water or Government provided water for mixing purposes. Treatment shall occur at optimal stage of development (boot stage to bud). Contractor is expected to treat a minimum of 500 acres and up to 700 acres per day within 7 – 10 calendar days. Once plants begin to flower, weed treatment shall stop. Collect digital GPS data using tolerance standard 2.2.6.

5.7 WEED TREATMENT/TREATMENT DATA (BOOM SPRAYING): Without water available and chemical provided. Truck or trailer mounted boom spraying of weed species as listed in Section 2.2.7 excluding may be allowed under certain conditions and or topography. Individual task orders shall identify if truck mounted booms are an acceptable method of weed treatment. The contractor may not use existing water for mixing purposes. Treatment shall occur at optimal stage of development (boot stage to bud). Contractor is expected to treat a minimum of 500 acres and up to 700 acres per day within 7 – 10 calendar days. Once plants begin to flower, weed treatment shall stop. Collect digital GPS data using tolerance standard 2.2.6.

5.8 WEED TREATMENT/TREATMENT DATA (BOOM SPRAYING): Without water available and chemical not provided. Truck or trailer mounted boom spraying of weed species as listed in Section 2.2.7 may be allowed under certain conditions and or topography. Individual task orders shall identify if truck mounted booms are an acceptable method of weed treatment. The contractor may not use existing water for mixing purposes. Treatment shall occur at optimal stage of development (boot stage to bud). Contractor is expected to treat a minimum of 500 acres and up to 700 acres per day within 7 – 10 calendar days. Once plant begins to flower, weed treatment shall stop. Collect digital GPS data using tolerance standard 2.2.6.

5.9 WEED TREATMENT/TREATMENT DATA IN AQUATIC AREAS: The contractor shall treat invasive species that are present in lakes or ponds. The contractor shall treat aquatic invasive species using herbicide according to the manufacturers label directions for such application. Weeds will be treated with the correct quantity of herbicide mixture. Contractor is responsible for the effects of herbicide residue on non target species as well as problems that could arise from drift of herbicide, and effects on wildlife. Herbicide tanks shall be cleaned prior to treatment of aquatic areas with approved tank cleaner to remove residual herbicide. Treatment is limited to early mornings or late evening during calm conditions. Wind shall be less that 2mph, and still water. Herbicide shall be applied with use of watercraft unless otherwise agreed. Collect digital GPS data using tolerance standard 2.2.6.

5.10 SUBMITTALS

5.10.1 QUALITY CONTROL PLAN: The contractor shall establish and maintain a complete Quality Control Plan acceptable to the Government to ensure the requirements of the contract are provided as specified. The basic plan is part of the evaluation criteria and subsequent contract award: individual task orders may require additional information pertinent to that task order.

5.10.2 WORK PLAN: The Work Plan shall describe how the contractor plans to perform the project, including methods, personnel, and equipment with an estimated timeline to accomplish the work identified under the task order. The contractor shall prepare and submit a practical work schedule showing the order in which the contractor will perform the work and the dates on which the contractor contemplates starting and completing each area, unless specific task orders list both required start and stop work dated and only include one area.

5.10.3 PROGRESS SCHEDULE: Weekly information provided to the Government indicating where the contractor is in relationship to their work plan.

5.10.4 DATA SUBMITTAL: The contractor shall provide all digital data on a CD or submitted electronically to designated COR, field data files, differentially corrected files, final GIS layer, spray records, and self-inspection records, on completion of units to be inspected. Inaccurate or incomplete data will be returned to the contractor for corrections.

5.10.5 CONTRACTOR SELF INSPECTION: The contractor shall conduct self inspections on all aspects of work including weed treatment, weed inventory, collection of data, mapping, and data submittal. This self inspection process shall be documented and submitted on a weekly basis upon award of a task order and be representative of the treatment or inventory area and no less than two self inspections per day. The contractor shall identify the center of each field inspection with a 30” brightly colored pin flag. The field inspections shall be spread throughout the project area. Within the aquatic areas, the contractor shall conduct self inspections as listed above, however the field inspection will be marked on the waters edge with a 30” brightly colored pin flag. For all submitted data, the contractor shall provide the Government with an acceptable method of self inspection. This method shall be approved prior to the start of the task order.

5.10.6 CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATIONS AND EQUIPMENT INSPECTIONS:

The contractor shall provide a list of all employees with a copy of their certifications prior to issuance of the NTP for each task order. Certifications are an annual requirement and must be updated and approved accordingly. All equipment will be inspected and inspection sheets on file prior to the issuance of the NTP for each task order.

SECTION VI – GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS/INDUSTRY STANDARDS/ STATE STANDARDS/ GOVERNMENT STANDARDS/TECHNICAL EXHIBITS

Attachments, including site specific exhibits and location maps are found in individual task orders.

6.1 State of South Dakota- herbicide applicator information:

SECTION VII – PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

QUALITY LEVEL (AQL)

5.1-Noxious Weed Treatment/Treatment Data with water available

Weeds will be treated with the correct quantity of herbicide mixture as per manufacturer’s directions

Contractor is responsible for the effects of herbicide residue on non target species as well as problems that could arise from drift of herbicide

Treat at temperatures less than 95 F and wind speeds less than 10 mph

Drafting water sites cleaning/safety

Flag areas for identification purposes

Complete treatment data table according to required standards as defined in Section 2.2.6 and on a regular basis, provide Government Inspectors with GPS data of treated sites 90% Acceptable level of performance thus resulting in 90% kill

Less than 20% loss of non-target species

Follow task order direction and manufacture label direction 100%

Review contractor’s records of treatment, inspection, and sampling results, and perform periodic on-site inspections

Government shall perform our own sampling through a series of plots and ocular inspections

Checking compliance of contractor supplied inspection plots

Field check fill site Rework at contractors expense

Payment will be deducted 2% for each percentage point less than 90%

No payment will be made for less than 80% AQL

Poor performance rating

Loss of local water source

5.2 - Noxious Weed Treatment/Treatment Data without water available

Weeds will be treated with the correct quantity of herbicide mixture as per manufacturer’s directions

Contractor is responsible for the effects of herbicide residue on non target species as well as problems that could arise from drift of herbicide

Treat at temperatures less than 95 F and wind speeds less than 10 mph

Flag areas for identification purposes

Complete treatment data table according to required standards as defined in Section 2.2.6 and on a regular basis, provide Government Inspectors with GPS data of treated sites 90% Acceptable level of performance thus resulting in 90% kill

Less than 20% loss of non-target species

Follow task order direction and manufacture label direction 100% Review contractor’s records of treatment, inspection, and sampling results, and perform periodic on-site inspections

Government shall perform our own sampling through a series of plots and ocular inspections

Checking compliance of contractor supplied inspection plots

Field check fill site Rework at contractors expense

Payment will be deducted 2% for each percentage point less than 90%

No payment will be made for less than 80% AQL

Poor performance rating

Clean up of site

Contractor is responsible for the effects of herbicide residue on non target species as well as problems that could arise from drift of herbicide

Treat at temperatures less than 95 F and wind speeds less than 10 mph

Drafting water sites cleaning/safety

Flag areas for identification purposes

Contractor is responsible for ensuring all activities in restricted areas are limited to non-mechanical equipment

Complete treatment data table according to required standards as defined in Section 2.2.6 and on a regular basis, provide Government Inspectors with GPS data of treated sites 90% Acceptable level of performance thus resulting in 90% kill

Less than 20% loss of non-target species

Follow task order direction and manufacture label direction 100% Review contractor’s records of treatment, inspection, and sampling results, and perform periodic on-site inspections

Government shall perform our own sampling through a series of plots and ocular inspections Checking compliance of contractor supplied inspection plots

Field check fill site Rework at contractors expense

Payment will be deducted 2% for each percentage point less than 90%

No payment will be made for less than 80% AQL

Poor performance rating

Clean up of site

Loss of local water source

Contractor is responsible for the effects of herbicide residue on non target species as well as problems that could arise from drift of herbicide

Treat at temperatures less than 95 F and wind speeds less than 10 mph

Flag areas for identification purposes

Contractor is responsible for ensuring all activities in restricted areas are limited to non-mechanical equipment

Complete treatment data table according to required standards as defined in Section 2.2.6 and on a regular basis, provide Government Inspectors with GPS data of treated sites 90% Acceptable level of performance thus resulting in 90% kill

Less than 20% loss of non-target species

Follow task order direction and manufacture label direction 100% Review contractor’s records of treatment, inspection, and sampling results, and perform periodic on-site inspections

Government shall perform our own sampling through a series of plots and ocular inspections

Checking compliance of contractor supplied inspection plots

Field check fill site Rework at contractors expense

Payment will be deducted 2% for each percentage point less than 90%

No payment will be made for less than 80% AQL

Herbicide sprayer shall be equipped with an automatic marking system for identifying spray area

Contractor is responsible for the effects of herbicide residue on non target species as well as problems that could arise from drift of herbicide

All mapped occurrences of noxious weeds shall be chemically treated at the plat stage most conducive to herbicide action

Complete treatment data table according to required standards as defined in Section 2.2.6 and on a regular basis, provide Government Inspectors with GPS data of treated sites 100% of the mapped occurrences shall be treated with 95% or higher coverage

100% of the occurrences visited and/or treated shall be recorded and required data collected

Follow task order direction and manufacture label direction 100% Review contractor’s records of treatment, inspection, and sampling results, and perform periodic on-site inspections

Government shall perform our own sampling through a series of plots and ocular inspections

Checking compliance of contractor supplied inspection plots

Field check fill site Rework at contractors expense

Payment will be deducted 2% for each percentage point less than 100%

No payment will be made for less than 90% AQL

Herbicide sprayer shall be equipped with an automatic marking system for identifying spray area

Contractor is responsible for the effects of herbicide residue on non target species as well as problems that could arise from drift of herbicide

All mapped occurrences of noxious weeds shall be chemically treated at the plat stage most conducive to herbicide action

Complete treatment data table according to required standards as defined in Section 2.2.6 and on a regular basis, provide Government Inspectors with GPS data of treated sites 100% of the mapped occurrences shall be treated with 95% or higher coverage

100% of the occurrences visited and/or treated shall be recorded and required data collected

Follow task order direction and manufacture label direction 100% Review contractor’s records of treatment, inspection, and sampling results, and perform periodic on-site inspections.

Government shall perform our own sampling through a series of plots and ocular inspections

Checking compliance of contractor supplied inspection plots

Field check fill site Rework at contractors expense

Payment will be deducted 2% for each percentage point less than 100%

No payment will be made for less than 90% AQL

Herbicide sprayer shall be equipped with an automatic marking system for identifying spray area

Contractor is responsible for the effects of herbicide residue on non target species as well as problems that could arise from drift of herbicide

Complete treatment data table according to required standards as defined in Section 2.2.6 and on a regular basis, provide Government Inspectors with GPS data of treated sites 100% acceptable level of performance, (100% of the mapped occurrences shall be treated with 95% or higher coverage

100% acceptable level of performance, (100% of the occurrences visited and/or treated shall be recorded and required data collected)

Follow task order direction and manufacture label direction 100% Review contractor’s records of treatment, inspection, and sampling results, and perform periodic on-site inspections

Government shall perform our own sampling through a series of plots and ocular inspections

Checking compliance of contractor supplied inspection plots

Field check fill site Rework at contractors expense

Payment will be deducted 2% for each percentage point less than 100%

No payment will be made for less than 90% AQL

Herbicide sprayer shall be equipped with an automatic marking system for identifying spray area

Contractor is responsible for the effects of herbicide residue on non target species as well as problems that could arise from drift of herbicide

Complete treatment data table according to required standards as defined in Section 2.2.6 and on a regular basis, provide Government Inspectors with GPS data of treated sites 100% acceptable level of performance, (100% of the mapped occurrences shall be treated with 95% or higher coverage

100% acceptable level of performance, (100% of the occurrences visited and/or treated shall be recorded and required data collected).

Follow task order direction and manufacture label direction 100% Review contractor’s records of treatment, inspection, and sampling results, and perform periodic on-site inspections

Government shall perform our own sampling through a series of plots and ocular inspections

Checking compliance of contractor supplied inspection plots

Field check fill site Rework at contractors expense

Payment will be deducted 2% for each percentage point less than 100%

No payment will be made for less than 90% AQL

Contractor is responsible for the effects of herbicide residue on non target species as well as problems that could arise from drift of herbicide

Treat early mornings or late evening during calm conditions. Wind shall be less that 2mph, and still water

Herbicide shall be applied with use of watercraft

Drafting water sites cleaning/safety

Complete treatment data table according to required standards as defined in Section 2.2.6 and on a regular basis, provide Government Inspectors with GPS data of treated sites.

90% Acceptable level of performance thus resulting in 90% kill.

Less than 20% loss of non-target species

Follow task order direction and manufacture label direction 100%.

Review contractor’s records of treatment, inspection, and sampling results, and perform periodic on-site inspections

Government shall perform our own sampling through a series of plots and ocular inspections

Checking compliance of contractor supplied inspection plots

Field check fill site Rework at contractors expense

Payment will be deducted 2% for each percentage point less than 90%

No payment will be made for less than 80% AQL

SECTION VIII –INSPECTION /ACCEPTANCE, PAYMENTS, SAFETY, FIRE PREVENTION

8.1 GOVERNMENT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE:

The COR/Inspector shall inspect the application work following treatment. Inspections will determine both the adequacy of coverage and rate of detection of weed occurrences. A determination of acceptance will be based on discoloration and wilt of the plants through a series of plots within the treatment or inventory area, and use of the AQL as listed in Section VII of the PWS. If the contractor fails to meet the minimum AQL, the contractor shall rework the area. The Government will conduct a final inspection and up to one re-inspection for each area.

Anytime the contract or task order requires more than two inspections per area, the contractor will be accessed for additional inspections which will include mileage and hourly rate of Inspector or Inspectors. Vehicle rates(.50 cents per mile) Inspectors time ($36.38 per hour)

8.2 PAYMENT

8.2.1 Payment at contract price will be made on a per acre cost less any deductions or adjustments as provided in the PWS. Payments are limited to one payment per task order.

8.2.2 Certification of payment will accompany each invoice. Final invoices for each task order shall include a contract release.

8.3 Safety Plan:

a. The contractor shall provide a copy of their safety plan at the pre-work meeting.

b. The safety plan should be available to all employees and subcontractors working on the contract

c. The Safety plan should cover at a minimum:

i. Safety briefings covering the area working in, equipment being used, and any special considerations for work under the contract

ii. Personal protective Equipment required for the work under the contract

iii. Appropriate OSHA requirements for the type of work under the contract

iv. Weather considerations for the time of year of the contract.

v. Communication issues and locations of the nearest medical facilities to the job

vi. Emergency numbers to contact if an accident happens.

8.4 FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL

(a) Tools and Equipment: The Contractor shall furnish and maintain in a serviceable condition one shovel, size O or larger, for each employee working in the project area. The shovels may be stored in the employees private vehicle or the contractor's vehicles, but must be readily available to each employee while in the project area.

For each ATV, supply truck, water truck, or comparable type equipment, the Contractor shall furnish one shovel, size O or larger, and one dry chemical fire extinguisher, 8 ounce or larger, immeddeatly available to the operator of the equipment. The fire extinguisher shall be with the operator of the equipment; the shovel may be with the fuel can used to refuel the equipment.

(b) Fire Prevention:

The Contractor shall immediately notify the Government of any fires sighted on or in the vicinity of the work site. The Contractor may be held liable for all damages and for all cost incurred by the government for labor, subsistence, equipment, supplies and transportation deemed necessary to control or suppress a fire set or caused by the contractor or the contractor’s agents or employees

Fire orders/moratoriums- Any fire order issued during the contract will become a requirement of the contract.

Gas and Oil Use and Storage - Gasoline will be stored and transported only in metal containers with tight caps or seals. Gas and oil drum storage areas will be cleared of all flammable material for a distance of 50 feet around the drums. Storage areas will be posted with "No Smoking" signs. Oil filters, oil cans, oily rags, etc., will be removed from the project area and discarded in proper waste disposal receptacles or sites.

Open Fires – In accordance with State and local regulations.

Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50a the following is prohibited on each National Forest or National Grasslands in the Rocky Mountain Region:

Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine on any timber, brush or grass covered land, including trails traversing such land, without a spark arrester, maintained in effective working order, meeting either (i) Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Standard 5100-1a; or (ii) the 80 percent efficiency level determined according to the appropriate Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) recommended Practices J335 and J350.

Violation of this regulation and the general prohibitions of 36 CFR 261.3 to .20 is punishable by a fine of not more than $500 or imprisonment for not more than 6 months or both.

Smoking- Smoking is prohibited while operating tractors or open-type vehicles, or while walking or working in an area with flammable fuels.

SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

NOXIOUS WEED TREATMENT

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Location and Description of Units – All units included in this Schedule of items are located on the Hell Canyon Ranger District which includes parts of Custer County and Pennington County in South Dakota.

Due to the number of treatment areas, the contract inspector will furnish specific site maps to the contractor upon request. Additional maps will be available at the time of the pre-season meeting.

Priority areas of treatment are within the timber sale areas listed below. These include landings, skid trails, roads, drainages, and any other area within the timber sale.

The contractor is limited to treat only those acres listed below.

Prior to treating areas under this task order, the contractor and contract inspector(s) shall meet and discuss any potential problems. The contractor shall notify the inspector and or the COR while treatment is being conducted as well as notifying the inspector when each area is completed.

Locations of all treatment areas are displayed below on a vicinity maps.

SECTION D -- PACKAGING AND MARKING

{No clauses in this section.}

SECTION E -- INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 FAR 52.246-4 INSPECTION OF SERVICES – FIXED-PRICE (AUG 1996)

E.2 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL PLAN (QCP):

A. The contractor shall conduct self-inspections Contractor Quality Control (QCP) on all aspects of work. The field inspections shall be spread throughout the project area. The contractor shall provide the Government with an acceptable method of self-inspection. This method shall be accepted and approved by the Government prior to the Notice to Proceed being issued.

The Contracting Officer may observe the Contractor's inspection at any time and shall otherwise have unlimited access to the inspection data.

The self-inspection process shall be documented and submitted prior to the Notice to Proceed The QCP shall specify:

B. Contractor Quality Control Inspection. The Contractor shall assure themselves that performance meets contract specifications, in accordance with clause FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items, paragraph (a), Inspection/Acceptance prior to requesting the Government to inspect for payment or acceptance.

E.3 GOVERNMENT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE:

A. Government Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP): The Government will, at its convenience, make periodic inspections of the work to assure itself of contract compliance and to perform Quality Assurance Inspections to determine confirm that the Contractor is performing quality control in accordance with its QCP and that Contractor monitoring results in quality performance of contract objectives. The Government will assure quality is being met through plots and visual inspections as stated in Section VII - PRS.

B. Acceptance: Acceptance of the work under the contract will be made after Government inspection and the Contracting Officer has made the determination of satisfactory compliance with the specifications.