Revised_Statement_of_Work.pdf

AG-82MK-S-14-0010

Turkey Track III Mechanical Treatment

Grand Mesa-Uncompahgre-Gunnison NF

SECTION C - Statement of Work (Revised)

SCOPE OF CONTRACT

The primary objective of the planned treatment is to mechanically treat vegetation within the boundaries of the identified units by chopping, mulching and/or shredding the existing vegetation. This will result in a mosaic of vegetation with irregular boundaries and isolated pockets of untreated vegetation throughout. The project is intended for completion by Hydro-axe, Fecon Bull Hog, or similar equipment. Rubber-tired equipment is required to protect the fragile ground environment.

Refer to Section J of this solicitation for maps of the included areas.

PROJECT LOCATION

Turkey Track project units are located on the northwest portion of the Uncompahgre Plateau, west of the Calamity Creek drainage (T51N R18W, Sections 13,14, 23, and 24 in Mesa County). The units are located adjacent to the east side of FS Road 405 and south of FS Road 405.2A. The project can be accessed from Highway 141 to the Divide Road (FS Road 402, County Rd 26.1 RD) then proceeding southwest on FS Road 404 (Uranium Road).

When FS 404 intersects with FS Road 405 proceed northwest on FS Road 405. Approximately 0.25 miles passed the intersection with FS Road 405.3D is where the southern unit begins. An alternate route would be the Niche Road, which is accessed from Highway 141 and County Road 6.3 (4 miles north of Gateway, CO). This road also accesses FSR 405, but is narrow and steep.

WORK REQUIREMENTS

There are two units flagged within the project area. The outer perimeters of the units are marked with fluorescent pink plastic surveyor flagging. The unit boundaries are also identified on the project map provided in Section J.

The units total approximately 468 acres with 120 of those being optional. They are comprised primarily of juniper and pinyon pine, with some isolated ponderosa pine also present. All ponderosa pine within the units and some of the larger, mature pinyon pine and juniper trees will be left on the site. These will be those pinyon pines greater than 12” DBH and juniper trees that are larger than 15” DRH (stump height).

Note: measurements of the areas treated are based upon GPS mapping and represent a two dimensional calculation of area and not actual surface or slope acreage.

Small, untreated areas associated with excessively steep slopes, drainages or large rocks will not be measured and their area will not be excluded from the acreage for each treated unit.

In order to reduce the spread of noxious weeds to the project area and other public lands, heavy equipment will be cleaned by the Contractor prior to moving the equipment onto public lands and the project area. Equipment will be cleaned of mud, dirt, and accumulations or organic material which may harbor seed or plant parts of noxious weeds.

Steam cleaning is an acceptable method of reducing the import of noxious weeds. Fluid leaks shall be repaired prior to moving onto site.

Any Contractor created access points shall be restored to a non-accessible state by the Contractor as directed by the Government. Methods may include earthen berms or slash distributed along access roads. Any bare soil areas created as a result of accessing the units shall be seeded by the Contractor with the seed mixture prescribed and provided by the Government. This same seed mixture shall be broadcast spread during treatment at a rate of five pounds per acre over all treated areas.

Treatments will be completed during time periods that generally limit impact to soil resources. Environmental conditions such as wet/saturated ground, standing water, or heavy snowfall (12”+) would limit operations. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will determine when soil moisture is at a level where operations must be curtailed. Specifically, if heavy rutting (over six inches) occurs in the unit, operations shall be suspended. When such conditions are encountered, the Contractor shall stop work and notify the COR.

Dry or frozen soil conditions are preferred. Operations outside the preferred conditions will be coordinated with the COR. Sections of an individual unit may be restricted, while other sections are deemed operable; however the final determination will be made by the Government.

Vegetation will be treated to within 8” of the ground, but no closer than 6”. Stumps will be no higher than 10” above the ground. Remaining slash shall be treated to lie within 18” of the ground. Any bare dirt areas that are accidentally created will be immediately seeded by the Contractor with the seed mixture prescribed and provided by the Government.

Sagebrush and ponderosa pine shall be avoided and not treated.

Camping is permitted; however camp sites must be pre-approved by the COR.

The following requirements will be further reviewed with the successful contractor during the on-site pre-work meeting:

• Treatment areas (polygons) are designed so that a portion of the existing stands of pinyon/juniper trees and brush are treated by grinding, mulching, or mastication as specified leaving residual stem height and slash as low as possible without damaging the machine.

• Treatment areas (polygons) will remove some of the more mature pinyon and juniper stands within each of the flagged polygons resulting in islands of untreated vegetation which will provide a mosaic effect within each polygon.

• Leave areas will be marked with blue plastic flagging and/or communicated to the Contractor prior to implementation, as deemed necessary by the COR. These areas may be identified as individual mature trees, group of trees, or areas that are inoperable.

• Post treatment stands will provide a mosaic of both treated and untreated areas within the polygon to maximize available/ usable wildlife habitat in the area.

• Inoperable areas are defined as slopes greater than 25%, areas of large rock concentrations, or inaccessible drainages and will count toward the portion of the polygon that will be left untreated.

• Rocky areas will be avoided to prevent damage to equipment.

• Avoid moving equipment through sagebrush areas to the greatest extent possible to minimize weed infestations in these areas. Sagebrush is not targeted for treatment.

• Buffer zones will be designated by the COR along cliff edges, streams, roads, and trails or other features requiring protection.

• Areas flagged or mapped will be avoided to protect other resource values.

• There may be other areas not yet identified that may not be able to be treated. If found, the contractor will notify the COR or Inspector as to location and reasoning for not treating. The COR will make the final judgment as to whether to treat or not.

The Contractor shall provide transportation for all equipment, personnel, fuel, and water to and from the site. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing the necessary material handling equipment to on-load and off-load materials as well as provide appropriate security of equipment and property left on site.

LUBRICATING, SERVICING AND REPAIRS OF EQUIPMENT

The Contractor shall be responsible for the service and repair of all equipment including bulldozer(s), roller chopper(s), seeders and any support vehicles. The use of welding equipment for equipment repair may be limited by fire restrictions. It is the Contractors responsibility to keep current on any current fire restrictions. The contractor shall keep the equipment in proper functioning condition to insure objectives for the project are met.

AGAR 452.211-72 Statement of Work/Specifications (FEB 1988)

The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications referenced in Section J.

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AGAR 452.211-73 Attachments to Statements of Work/Specifications (FEB 1988)

The attachments to the Statement of Work/Specifications listed in Section J are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

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SECTION D - Packaging and Marking

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