CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.docx

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS OR ATTACHMENTS

TREE EVALUATION CODES

Satisfactory Leave Trees The totals of S1 and S2 trees are used in the thinning quality calculation.

Non-Stocked Areas The totals of non-stocked areas are used in the thinning quality calculation.

Improperly Cut trees – Category A deficiencies These deficiencies are uncorrectable and influence the thinning quality calculation. Regardless of the thinning quality, rework cannot be done to correct these problems.

Excess Trees remain – Category B deficiencies These deficiencies are correctable and influence the thinning quality calculation. Reworking the area and cutting more trees can correct these errors.

Other deficiencies – Category C deficiencies These include a variety of other discrepancies that generally can be corrected. The contract/prescription must specify the maximum C deficiencies that are allowed, after which rework is required. In general a greater number of these deficiencies can be allowed before it affects the overall results of the thinning activity, therefore there is some tolerance to a small number of these, particularly if there is a cost savings. Refer to contract for maximum Cat C deficiencies allowed. Recording the C deficiencies with a tally by type (i.e. C1, C2, etc) is desirable.

Evaluation Codes specific to other work required by the prescription/contract should be stated in this section, both deficiency and satisfactory codes. Additionally specify in this section if there are any deficiencies that will carry only a proportional value, for example “1/4 tree” for each pruning error.

Thinning Inspectors should provide comments in this section relative to the overall stand condition, unusual or unique features or conditions observed, and other information that will be useful to the Government in evaluating the stand conditions.

Stand ID, general information

Contract Information

acres thinned to date X 100 = % work accomplished unit/sub item acres

Contract time used to date X 100 = % contract time left.

Total contract time

Contract Specifications- this is only a highlight of some of the requirements of the project; refer to the prescription and contract requirements for the additional information.

Trees /ac x plot size = trees/plot Example: 250 trees/ac x 1/50th ac plot = 5 trees/plot

Example: 10 x 10 foot average spacing.

Plot Inspection

Quality % = 1.00 - Totals of col. 6 + col. 7+ col. 8 + col. 9 X 100 Col 3 + Col. 5 Note: if there are a high number of deficiencies relative to allowable trees, the quality may be a negative number. This would indicate a need for re-work or other action to achieve acceptable work.

Category C deficiency calculation after Cat C deficiencies are totaled on the unit Cat C trees per acre = Total col. 10 x reciprocal of plot size = tpa No. of plots

· If required by the contract, record the species of each tree in the lower block. Record the species of a tree that was cut that should not have been with a diagonal line through it.

· If required by the contract, estimate and record the average diameter and height of the trees after thinning the plot. These are estimates that can be used for the post-thinning stand condition.

· In the remarks area, provide comments on tree condition, plot conditions, or other information useful to understand the inspection results

If an entire plot consists of trees which exceed the max. dbh, or in combination with Satisfactory (S1) trees, the maximum satisfactory leave trees in column 3 is the maximum trees/plot (block n).

After all plots are taken, total the columns. Calculate thinning quality and determine if the Category C deficiencies are within the contract allowance. .

Thinning Quality (see block t) Quality % = 1.00 - Totals of Column 6 + column 7 + Column 8_+ Column 9 X 100 Column 3 + Column 5 Note: if the numerator exceeds the denominator, a negative thinning quality will result.

Category C trees per acre = Total of Column 10 X reciprocal of plot size

Compare results with block s.

Additional calculations that may be conducted by the Government to determine if thinning met the prescription goals.

Average number of satisfactory leave trees (S1 and S2 only) per plot:

Sum of Column 3 = avg. trees /plot No. of plots

Average number of satisfactory trees (S1, S2 only) per acre:

Sum of Column 3 X reciprocal of plot size = trees per acre No. of plots

Average trees per acre in the diameter range being thinned ( S1, S2, A3, A4, B1, B2 trees):

[Sum of Columns 3 + 7+8 ] X reciprocal of plot size = trees per acre No. of plots

Average trees per plot in the diameter range being thinned:

[Sum of Columns 3 +7+8 ] = avg. trees /plot No. of plots

Average Total trees per acre (all trees larger than “small trees” and min. cut tree height):

[Sum of Columns 3 + 4 + 6 + 7 + 8 ] X reciprocal of plot size = trees per acre

Exhibit

White Pine Blister Rust Pruning Inspection Form Page__of__ Forest_______________ : Contractor_________________Date___________

Ranger District________________ :Contract No.______________ Item No._______

Inspector____________________ : Stand No.________________ Acres__________

Plot Size_________: Sample %_____: Prune Quality % ___ :Total Pruned TPA_______

Plot No.____ No. of Trees Should have been Pruned__________ No. of Satisfactorily Pruned Trees ___________

Total: Remarks Improper Tree Selection: Subtract One Tree:__;__;__;__;__;__;__;_____: ____________

Improper Spacing: Subtract One Tree:__;__;__;__;__;__;__;_____: ____________

Improper Pruning Height Subtract One Tree __;__;__;__;__;__;__;_____: ____________

Missing Limbs: Subtract One Tree :__;__;__;__;__;__;__;_____:____________

Stub Length too Long: Subtract ¼ Tree :__;__;__;__;__;__;__;_____: ____________

Operational Damage: Subtract ¼ Tree :__;__;__;__;__;__;__;_____: ____________

Total Deficient Trees-------------------------=______

Plot No.____ No. of Trees Should have been Pruned __________

No. of Satisfactorily Pruned Trees- __________

Total: Remarks Improper Tree Selection: Subtract One Tree:__;__;__;__;__;__;__;_____: ____________

Improper Spacing: Subtract One Tree:__;__;__;__;__;__;__;_____: ____________

Improper Pruning Height Subtract One Tree :__;__;__;__;__;__;__;_____: ____________

Missing Limbs: Subtract One Tree :__;__;__;__;__;__;__;_____:____________

Stub Length too Long: Subtract ¼ Tree :__;__;__;__;__;__;__;_____: ____________

Operational Damage: Subtract ¼ Tree :__;__;__;__;__;__;__;_____: ____________

Total Deficient Trees-------------------------=______ Plot No.____ No. of Trees Should have been Pruned__________

No. of Satisfactorily Pruned Trees ___________

Total: Remarks Improper Tree Selection: Subtract One Tree:__;__;__;__;__;__;__;_____: ____________

Improper Spacing: Subtract One Tree:__;__;__;__;__;__;__;_____: ____________

Improper Pruning Height Subtract OneTree :__;__;__;__;__;__;__;_____: ____________

Missing Limbs: Subtract One Tree __;__;__;__;__;__;__;_____:____________

Stub Length too Long: Subtract ¼ Tree :__;__;__;__;__;__;__;_____: ____________

Operational Damage: Subtract ¼ Tree :__;__;__;__;__;__;__;_____: ____________

Total Deficient Trees-------------------------=______

WD 95-0228 (Rev.-22) was first posted on www.wdol.gov on 06/02/2009 Forestry and Land Management Services

REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT | EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION

By direction of the Secretary of Labor | WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION

| WASHINGTON, D.C. 20210

Shirley F. Ebbesen Division of Wage | Wage Determination No: 1995-0228 Director Determinations | Revision No: 22 | Date Of Revision: 05/26/2009 State: Idaho Area: Idaho Statewide

**Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing**

Employed on contracts for forestry, land management, and cleaning of public use areas services.

OCCUPATION CODE - TITLE FOOTNOTE RATE

08010 - Brush/Precommercial Thinner 14.63 08040 - Choker Setter 17.52 08070 - Faller/Bucker 21.38 08100 - Fire Lookout 14.63 08130 - Forestry Equipment Operator 18.39 08160 - Forestry/Logging Heavy Equipment Operator 20.33 08190 - Forestry Technician 20.33 08250 - General Forestry Laborer 8.70 08280 - Nursery Specialist 21.42 08310 - Slash Piler/Burner 14.63 08340 - Tree Climber 16.03 08370 - Tree Planter 12.62 08400 - Tree Planter, Mechanical 12.62

ALL OCCUPATIONS LISTED ABOVE RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:

HEALTH & WELFARE: $3.35 per hour or $134.00 per week or $580.66 per month

VACATION: 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service with a contractor or successor; 3 weeks after 5 years, and 4 weeks after 15 years. Length of service includes the whole span of continuous service with the present contractor or successor, wherever employed, and with the predecessor contractors in the performance of similar work at the same Federal facility. (Reg. 29 CFR 4.173)

HOLIDAYS: A minimum of ten paid holidays per year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. (A contractor may substitute for any of the named holidays another day off with pay in accordance with a plan communicated to the employees involved.) (See 29 CFR 4.174)

** UNIFORM ALLOWANCE **

If employees are required to wear uniforms in the performance of this contract (either by the terms of the Government contract, by the employer, by the state or local law, etc.), the cost of furnishing such uniforms and maintaining (by laundering or dry cleaning) such uniforms is an expense that may not be borne by an employee where such cost reduces the hourly rate below that required by the wage determination. The Department of Labor will accept payment in accordance with the following standards as compliance:

The contractor or subcontractor is required to furnish all employees with an adequate number of uniforms without cost or to reimburse employees for the actual cost of the uniforms. In addition, where uniform cleaning and maintenance is made the responsibility of the employee, all contractors and subcontractors subject to this wage determination shall (in the absence of a bona fide collective bargaining agreement providing for a different amount, or the furnishing of contrary affirmative proof as to the actual cost), reimburse all employees for such cleaning and maintenance at a rate of $3.35 per week (or $.67 cents per day). However, in those instances where the uniforms furnished are made of "wash and wear" materials, may be routinely washed and dried with other personal garments, and do not require any special treatment such as dry cleaning, daily washing, or commercial laundering in order to meet the cleanliness or appearance standards set by the terms of the Government contract, by the contractor, by law, or by the nature of the work, there is no requirement that employees be reimbursed for uniform maintenance costs.

** NOTES APPLYING TO THIS WAGE DETERMINATION **

Under the policy and guidance contained in All Agency Memorandum No. 159, the Wage and Hour Division does not recognize, for section 4(c) purposes, prospective wage rates and fringe benefit provisions that are effective only upon such contingencies as "approval of Wage and Hour, issuance of a wage determination, incorporation of the wage determination in the contract, adjusting the contract price, etc." (The relevant CBA section) in the collective bargaining agreement between (the parties) contains contingency language that Wage and Hour does not recognize as reflecting "arm's length negotiation" under section 4(c) of the Act and 29 C.F.R. 5.11(a) of the regulations. This wage determination therefore reflects the actual CBA wage rates and fringe benefits paid under the predecessor contract.

The duties of employees under job titles listed are those described in the "Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations", Fifth Edition, April 2006, unless otherwise indicated. Copies of the Directory are available on the Internet. A links to the Directory may be found on the WHD home page at http://www.dol.gov/esa/whd/ or through the Wage Determinations On-Line (WDOL) Web site at http://wdol.gov/.

REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION OF ADDITIONAL CLASSIFICATION AND WAGE RATE {Standard Form 1444 (SF 1444)}

Conformance Process:

The contracting officer shall require that any class of service employee which is not listed herein and which is to be employed under the contract (i.e., the work to be performed is not performed by any classification listed in the wage determination), be classified by the contractor so as to provide a reasonable relationship (i.e., appropriate level of skill comparison) between such unlisted classifications and the classifications listed in the wage determination. Such conformed classes of employees shall be paid the monetary wages and furnished the fringe benefits as are determined. Such conforming process shall be initiated by the contractor prior to the performance of contract work by such unlisted class(es) of employees. The conformed classification, wage rate, and/or fringe benefits shall be retroactive to the commencement date of the contract.

{See Section 4.6 (C)(vi)} When multiple wage determinations are included in a contract, a separate SF 1444 should be prepared for each wage determination to which a class(es) is to be conformed.

The process for preparing a conformance request is as follows:

1) When preparing the bid, the contractor identifies the need for a conformed occupation(s) and computes a proposed rate(s).

2) After contract award, the contractor prepares a written report listing in order proposed classification title(s), a Federal grade equivalency (FGE) for each proposed classification(s), job description(s), and rationale for proposed wage rate(s), including information regarding the agreement or disagreement of the authorized representative of the employees involved, or where there is no authorized representative, the employees themselves. This report should be submitted to the contracting officer no later than 30 days after such unlisted class(es) of employees performs any contract work.

3) The contracting officer reviews the proposed action and promptly submits a report of the action, together with the agency's recommendations and pertinent information including the position of the contractor and the employees, to the Wage and Hour Division, Employment Standards Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, for review. (See section 4.6(b)(2) of Regulations 29 CFR Part 4).

4) Within 30 days of receipt, the Wage and Hour Division approves, modifies, or disapproves the action via transmittal to the agency contracting officer, or notifies the contracting officer that additional time will be required to process the request.

5) The contracting officer transmits the Wage and Hour decision to the contractor.

6) The contractor informs the affected employees.

Information required by the Regulations must be submitted on SF 1444 or bond paper.

When preparing a conformance request, the "Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations" (the Directory) should be used to compare job definitions to insure that duties requested are not performed by a classification already listed in the wage determination. Remember, it is not the job title, but the required tasks that determine whether a class is included in an established wage determination. Conformances may not be used to artificially split, combine, or subdivide classifications listed in the wage determination.

image1.wmf image2.emf

Microsoft_Office_Word_97_-_2003_Document1.doc USDA Forest Service

R1-FS-___a (11/2003)

USDA Forest Service

R1-FS-___a (6/2003)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Locate and mark plot center on the ground.

2. Locate and examine the trees selected for leave, and trees that are cut on the plot. Record the Evaluation Code for satisfactory trees and deficiencies (except Category C trees) in column 2 on the top line for the plot. If required, record the species for each tree in the second line for the plot.

3. Tally all Category C deficiencies and record in the space below Column 10. (Tally by code- i.e. C1, C2 C3)

4. Total the Acceptable Leave Trees coded S1, S2 in column 3. Total cannot exceed the max. trees per plot. If total exceeds the max/plot, re-code trees [i.e. surplus trees over max. DBH should be coded S3, trees to ignore should be coded S4. Excess Trees are a deficiency, Category B]. Refer to Block n for maximum trees per plot.

5. Total the surplus trees >max. d.b.h (S3) and trees to ignore (S4) and record in column 4.

6. Total the non-stocked points on the plot coded N1and N2 and record in column 5.

7. Total the improper selection and cutting of trees (A1, A2) that should have been left; record in column 6.

8. Total the improper selection of leave trees (A3) or damage to leave trees (A4), record in column 7.

9. Total the trees that should have been cut (B1, B2), record in column 8.

10. If required, total the trees that should have been girdled or pruned or that were girdled or pruned incorrectly, record in column 9.

11. Total the Category C trees on the plot and record in column 10.

12. If required: estimate the average d.b.h and average height of the leave trees in the plot.

13. Remarks: include other required information

14. Total Columns 3-10 on each page, and provide the grand total of all pages on page 1.

15. After all plots have been conducted, calculate thinning quality using the total of all pages. Record in block t.

% Quality = 1.00 - Cat A deficiencies (col. 6 + col. 7) + Cat B deficiencies (col. 8 + col. 9) x 100

Acceptable Leave (col. 3) + Non-stocked points (col. 5)

16. Determine if Cat C trees (col. 10) exceed the maximum allowed specified (block s).

Cat C tpa = Total Col 10 x reciprocal of plot size

No. of plot

TREE EVALUATION CODES

Satisfactory Leave Trees

S1 (or √) Leave Tree meets specifications

S2 Tree left exceeds maximum d.b.h to cut, included in trees/plot calculation

S3 Tree left exceeds maximum d.b.h to cut, not included in trees/plot calculation

S4 Tree to be ignored, not included in trees/plot calculation.

Non-stocked areas

N1 Opening, no tree exists

N2 Opening created by cutting a tree with insect/disease or poor form.

Improperly cut trees: (Category A) Uncorrectable

A1 Tree should not have been cut, tree met leave tree specifications.

A2 Tree should not have been cut, tree exceeds max. d.b.h to cut

A3 Leave tree damaged by thinning operations

A4 Improper selection of leave tree (includes wrong species, undesirable tree, etc)

Excess Trees: (Category B) Correctable

B1 Tree should have been cut to meet allowable stocking density, or is too close to leave tree.

B2 Tree should have been cut because of damage, insect & disease or poor form.

*B3 Tree should have been girdled or was girdled improperly (or Cat C5)

*B4 Tree should have been pruned or was pruned improperly (or Cat C6)

Other Deficiencies: (Category C) Correctable

C1 Tree was not completely severed from stump C4 Small tree

C2 Hang up tree

*C5 Tree should have been girdled or was girdled improperly (or Cat B3)

C3 High Stump

*C6 Tree should have been pruned or was pruned improperly (or Cat B4)

Additional Notes (local requirements, etc.)

*If girdling or pruning is required, specify if trees not girdled/pruned or girdled/pruned improperly are considered a Cat B or Cat C deficiency prior to start work. Define a proportional value for each pruning deficiency if desired (i.e. 0.25 per deficiency)

FORMDROPDOWN

Microsoft Word 2000