FINALHigh_Lonesome_IRSC_Appendix_A.pdf

AG-82X9-S-17-4002 High Lonesome IRSC Appendix A

PERFORMANCE STATEMENT OF WORK (PWS)

TIMBER STAND IMPROVEMENT

SECTION I – GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE OF WORK

This statement of work consists of conducting Fuels Reduction activities to reduce the risk of wildland fires, include but not limited to:

Appendix A of this solicitation describes the contract requirement and specifications for services for a performance based, fixed price contract for the treatment of Fuels Modification and slash. Also, includes felling, yarding/skidding, decking of and/or removal of the non-sawtimber material. Non-sawtimber trees cut will be whole tree yarded to the landing, processed and the slash will be returned to the unit, to be lopped and scattered; this includes temporary road construction and closure; road maintenance

Timber Harvest and Removal (Units 14, 90, 91, and 91A):

• Felling and skidding of sawtimber and non-sawtimber

• Temporary Road Construction and Closure

• Road Maintenance

• Removal of sawtimber and non-sawtimber (Haul)

• Slash Treatment

Manual Fuels Modification (Units 90A, 91B, and 91C)

• To fall and buck standing trees.

Hand Pile and Cover (Units 90A, 91B, and 91C)

• Hand pile created slash from manual fuels modification

• Cover hand piles

The timber harvest and removal requirements of this contract, including all specifications and requirements for construction of temporary roads and road maintenance are outlined in Appendix B of this solicitation. The contractor shall provide any and all labor, equipment, supplies, services, permits, supervision, workman’s compensation, unemployment, and transportation to accomplish projects within the High Lonesome Fuels Stewardship Contract. This statement of work consists of completing tasks in accordance with Section V, and performance requirements in Section VII.

1.1.1 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The period of performance is from the date of Contract Award through 11/15/2018. No additional time shall be granted for mechanical breakdowns.

1.1.2 LOCATION DESCRIPTION: This project is located approximately 5 miles NE of Tabernash, CO in: T1N, R75W; Sec 8, 16, and 17; 6th PM, Grand County, Colorado, on the Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest, administered by the Sulphur Ranger District. A contract map showing project location and access, a brief location description, and other information regarding specific items is available.

1.1.3 LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: Is estimated by the government and is only an estimate.

Contractor is encouraged to visit the Contract Area prior to submitting pricing to determine level of difficulty such as accessibility, terrain, slope, etc.

1.1.4 ACCESSIBILITY: (a) The Project Vicinity Map and Contract Area Map indicate the project location and access roads available for this contract. (b) All units may be reached by Forest roads that are accessible by standard two-wheel drive pickup during normal operating season. Spring and fall road conditions usually necessitate the use of a 4-wheel drive vehicle.

During Spring break up the Forest Service reserves the right to suspend harvest operations to protect forest road surfaces

1.1.5 BOUNDARIES: Boundaries are described within the Contract and are represented on the Contract Area Map.

1.1.6 CONTRACTOR REPRESENTATIVE: The contractor shall provide a contract representative for the performance of the 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. The contractor representative and alternate(s) must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

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 actions 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 official appointed by the Contracting Officer to assist the Contracting Officer with contract administration and surveillance of the contract.

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

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

2.2 TECHNICAL DEFINITIONS

2.2.1 BASAL AREA- The area, per acre, that is occupied by the cross-section of tree trunks and stems at DBH, expessed is square feet per acre.

2.2.2 BIOMASS: Trees between 3 feet and 4.9” DBH.

2.2.3 CIRCULAR PLOT: A sample plot within a treatment unit that is used to determine the number of desirable trees left in a plot in accordance with the task order.

2.2.4 CUT TREES: Cut Tree: Tree designated for cutting.

2.2.5 CUT TREE CHARACTERISTICS: Cut trees shall be those trees that are not to be left as leave trees.

1. Non-Sawtimber cut tree diameter is from 5.0 inches DBH to 6.9 inches DBH for dead, dying, and live Lodgepole pine. All other species will be left uncut.

2. Sawtimber cut tree diameter is from 7.0 inches DBH or greater for dead, dying, and live Lodgepole pine. Lodgepole pine. All other species will be left uncut.

3. Stump height of cut trees shall be no higher than 12 inches above ground level.

2.2.6 CUT TREE MARKING – A method of timber designation whereby all trees marked above and below stump height with blue paint are designated for cutting

2.2.7 DAMAGED TREES: Damage to trees in excess of 5% of the number of leave trees will be considered excessive, and the Contractor will be charged $10.00 per damaged leave tree beyond 5%. As determined by expansion of plot data or individual tree count, which ever method the Forest Service determines to use.

Any tree exhibiting one or more of the following injuries is considered to be damaged:

1. Any tree greater than 1 inch DBH that has any bark cut or removed to the cambium at/or over 50% of the circumference of the bole.

2. Any tree that has had 50% or more of the live limbs or branches broken or removed by any operation.

3. Any tree that leans more than 10 degrees due to contractor’s equipment or skidded material striking the tree.

Any tree that has the top knocked out or broken as a result of contractor’s actions.

2.2.8 DAMAGED INFRASTRUCTURE: Any damage to infrastructure shall be charged at the actual replacement or repair cost.

2.2.9 DBH: Diameter of the stem measured at a point of 4 ½ feet above the ground level on the uphill side of the tree.

2.2.10 DECKING: Stockpiling of non-commercial and commercial sized cut trees in a designated area.

2.2.11 DIB (Diameter Inside Bark) - Diameter measurement of a standing tree or log in which the estimated or actual thickness of the bark is discounted

2.2.12 EROSION CONTROL – Activities designed to prevent/reduce the delivery of sediment to area streams as a result of road building and/or timber harvest. Activities typically include grass seeding and/or installation of structures to trap moving sediment.

2.2.13 EXCESS TREES: Uncut trees not needed to meet average spacing specifications and that do not qualify as leave trees.

2.2.14 HANG-UP TREE: Any cut tree suspended above ground level.

2.2.15 HAND PILE- A method of piling slash with the use of manual labor. Piling may also be done by other methods.

2.2.16 LOP AND SCATTER: Cutting limbs from cut trees and moving and/or rearranging of slash concentrations to achieve specific slash depth requirements. Trees shall be lopped and scattered to a height not to exceed 24 inches.

2.2.17 MACHINERY: Equipment used to meet contract requirements such as cutting, skidding, and piling of trees and or slash. Both rubber-tired and track machines may be used unless otherwise identified in the contract.

2.2.18 MECHANICAL MASTICATION: Treatment of trees utilizing machines to shred, mulch, fragment, compact, thin, and otherwise rearrange and reduce the size of created and pre-existing slash or trees.

2.2.19 MULCH DEPTH: Depth of shredded or mulched material measured from the ground to the top of mulch layer. Piece size shall not exceed 6 feet in length, with mulch depth not to exceed a loose chip depth of 6 inches.

2.2.20 NON-SAWTIMBER: Lodgepole pine 5.0 inches DBH to 6.9 inches DBH; ponderosa pine 5.0 DBH to 9.9 inches DBH; other conifers 5.0 inches DBH to 7.9 inches DBH.

2.2.21 PRE-COMMERCIAL THINNING Selective thinning of conifer trees 2 feet in height up to 8.9 inches DBH to a desired spacing guideline.

2.2.22 PROGRESSION OF WORK: Work conducted in a progressive and orderly manner by the contractor.

2.2.23 PROTECTION OF IMPROVEMENTS: The protection of known archeological sites and improvements. Costs to replace or repair damage are the contractor’s responsibility.

2.2.24 ROADS, TRAILS, & OTHER OPEN AREAS: All roads and trails within the project area, including but not limited to; existing slash free fuel breaks, private property, proximity to property corners, watercourses, meadows, parks, etc.

2.2.25 SAWTIMBER: Lodgepole pine 7.0 inches DBH and above; ponderosa pine 10.0 inches DBH and above; other conifers 8.0 inches DBH and above.

2.2.26 SLASH: Any debris such as limbs, tree tops, boles, and other wood fiber pieces that are created as a result of logging operations, thinning operations, or by the contractor’s activities.

2.2.27 SNAG: A standing dead tree over 10 feet in height and greater than 9.0 inches DBH.

2.2.28 STREAMCOURSE - The area along a stream that has riparian vegetation and other riparian characteristics. Streamcourses are noted on the project maps. They typically require special treatment which may include alteration to the tree cutting, slash treatment, vehicle travel, or fueling of saws.

2.2.29 STUMP HEIGHT: The height of a stump on the uphill side. Stumps are cut to an angle of less than 30 degrees from horizontal. Under this contract, stump height shall not exceed 8.

2.2.30 THINNING & SLASH TREATMENT: The cutting of trees and limbs in excess of those left for future management and treatment of the associated slash.

2.2.31 TREATMENT UNIT: An individual area on the ground in which activities will be performed and which may appear as a separate pay item in the Schedule of Items.

2.2.32 TREE SIZE: The contractor shall select cut or leave trees in accordance with these tree size guidelines.

1. Pre-commercial Thinning: Live ponderosa pine/white spruce trees 2 feet in height up to 8.9 inches DBH shall be cut unless they qualify as a desirable leave tree or they are needed to maintain the specified average spacing intervals. However, in no case shall any live ponderosa pine/white spruce tree 2 feet in height up to 8.9 inches DBH be left closer than 18 feet to a leave tree.

Trees in these size classes shall be cut if one or more of the following conditions exist:

a. Trees with deformation so pronounced that one straight eight-foot piece cannot be cut from the bottom twelve feet of the tree.

b. Trees with active peridermium cankers anywhere on the tree bole.

c. Trees with broken tops and live crown ratios less than 30%.

d. Trees which are overtopped and growing into the crown of an adjacent larger tree.

e. Trees without broken tops with live crowns less than 20%.

2. Pre-commercial Thinning with Decking: Live ponderosa pine 6.0 inches DBH up to and including 8.9 inches DBH that were cut during Pre-commercial Thinning operations shall be skidded to designated locations and decked.

2.2.33 TEMPORARY ROADS: Non-permanent roads that are constructed by contractor for the purpose of treatment unit access.

2.2.34 TREATMENT UNITS: An individual area on the ground in which activities will be performed and which may appear as a separate pay item in the Schedule of Items.

2.2.34 TREE SPACING: Spacing for leave trees can range from the minimum spacing to the maximum spacing so specified. Leave trees identified as leave trees with Orange marking paint above and below stump height shall be left included when determining spacing. Leave tree spacing may vary from 18 x 18 feet to 22 x 22 feet to select the most desirable tree. Spacing control using the specified leave tree guidelines shall be maintained wherever possible.

2.2.35 TREE QUALITY: Trees left to meet stocking levels specified in thinning guides and task order.

2.2.36 WHIPS & CULLS: Trees left as a result of the initial timber harvest which have not been designated as wildlife trees (no sign and/or blue or white paint) that are bent, spindly, broken-topped, crooked, or have sparse crowns. Exhibit C identifies examples of whips and culls.

SECTION III – GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

Contract Area Maps

SECTION IV – CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS/SERVICES

(a) The contractor shall furnish all items required to perform this PWS. The Contractor shall provide sufficiently skilled labor, experienced supervision, transportation, equipment, operating supplies, incidentals and inspection services, except those items listed as Government-Furnished property, to perform the work in compliance with the contract.

(b) The Contractor shall notify the COR of any changes in work schedule.

SECTION V – PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT TASKS AND

CRITICAL SUBTASKS

5.1 TREATMENT OF NON-SAWTIMBER HARVEST AND REMOVAL:

Proposal may include use of manual and/or ground based equipment to accomplish task. Any non-sawtimber removed under will be according to specifications in Table 1 – Non-sawtimber Removal Specifications.

Table 1: Non-sawtimber Removal Specifications.

Species Product Estimated Quantity

Unit of Measure

Minimum Specifications Merchantable Tree Piece Required to be Removed

Diameter Breast High

(d.b.h.)

(inches)

Number of

Minimum Pieces per Tree

Length

(feet)

Diameter Inside

Bark at Small End

(inches)

Net Merch.

Factor

ALL Non-sawtimber

NA CCF 5 1 6.5 4 8.0

5.1.1 Non-sawtimber Designation.

(a) Non-Sawtimber. Trees that meet the cutting prescription are designated for cutting as indicated on Unit Data Sheet.

(b) Units 14, 90, 91, AND 91A are mechanized treatment where the non-sawtimber trees will be decked at the landing designated in the logging plan or as designated by the Forest Service.

(c) Non-sawtimber decks will not be more than 12 feet in height unless agreed otherwise in writing.

(d) Units 14, 90, 91, AND 91A are non-sawtimber removal units and treatments are described in Appendix B.

5.1.2 Cutting Prescription for Units 14, 90, 91, AND 91A:

See K-C.3.5.2# - DESIGNATION BY SPECIES AND DIAMETERD (D x SPP) clause in Appendix B. Treatment for individual units are specified in the Unit Data Tables Section VI of Appendix A.

a) Non-Sawtimber cut tree diameter is from 5.0 inches DBH to 6.9 inches DBH for Lodgepole pine.

b) Stump height of cut trees shall be no higher than 12 inches above ground level.

c) Trees shall be completely severed from the stump at a 90 degree angle.

d) No cut tree shall be left suspended in or leaning against a leave tree or tree outside the unit boundary.

5.2 SLASH TREATMENT – NON-SAWTIMBER REMOVAL UNITS:

Unless specified differently on Unit Data Sheet, slash treatment refers to debris created from work under this contract including all designated cut trees and their tops, trunks, and limbs.

5.2.1 Slash treatment for Units: 14, 90, 91, AND 91A:

5.2.1.1 Landing Cleanup:

A landing is considered a place where any logs or products are gathered for loading.

Logs not meeting utilization standards accumulated at landings shall be decked or returned to the cutting unit, as agreed to in writing by the Forest Service. All slash accumulated at landings shall be piled, unless it is agreed in writing that slash returned into the unit.

Where feasible, landing slash shall be sorted and piled according to the diameter of the slash. All slash 6 inches in diameter and less shall be piled separately. All slash greater than 6 inches in diameter and longer than three feet in length shall be piled in a separate pile.

All slash 6 inches in diameter and less that was piled separately will be returned to unit from which it was collected. This material will be lopped and scattered throughout the unit or spread on the skid trails in the unit.

All slash greater than 6 inches in diameter and longer than 3 feet in length that was piled separately will be piled to following pile specifications:

1. Piles shall be reasonably compact and free of soil to facilitate burning.

2. Piles will not be less than_8_feet in height.

3. Piles shall be of a size and location which will not impair road use or result in damage to residual timber.

4. Piles shall be located at least_50_feet from residual timber.

5. Machine piles shall be a minimum_100_feet from any utility poles, overhead lines and private property.

6. Piles shall not be greater than_12_feet high x _20_feet wide x _20_ long.

7. A machine constructed fire line down to mineral soil, a minimum of_6_feet wide to a maximum of_12_feet (scrape material outward from piles) wide shall be constructed around each landing/pile location.

Landing debris along temporary roads within the cutting units may be piled in conjunction with temporary road construction slash. Landing piles shall be placed along the lower side of the road. All objects which extend more than_4_feet in any direction from the windrow or pile profile will be cut off and returned to the windrow or pile.

5.2.1.2 Lop and Scatter:

Limbs and tops shall be severed from the bole of the tree at the point of felling. Such limbing will be done to a top diameter of approximately 4 inches diameter inside bark for non-sawtimber; 6 inches diameter inside bark for sawtimber; at which point the top will be cut from the remainder of the stem. Limbs will be severed from the remaining top and all limbs cut from the top and boles will not extend over 24 inches in height above the ground. Logging slash will be scattered away from and without unnecessary damage to residual trees. All logging slash shall be scattered to reduce slash concentrations with slash being left within 24 inches of the ground and not in piles or windrows.

Incidental logging slash shall be scattered away from and without unnecessary damage to residual trees. All scattered logs shall be limbed, placed away from trees and positioned so they will not roll. Other logging slash shall be scattered to reduce slash concentrations with slash being left within_24_inches of the ground and not in piles or windrows.

Trees that shatter on impact, branches or sections of stems bucked out will be lopped and scattered so all material is within 24 inches of the ground.

5.2.1.3 Whole Tree Yard:

(By Written Agreement Between Forest Service and Contractor Only): Contractor shall leave tops and limbs of felled trees attached to Included Timber and yard them to landings within the entire cutting unit as shown on the Contract Area Map.

5.2.1.4 Fall Leaners and Broken Tops:

Contractor shall fall any damaged tree not meeting utilization standards set forth in Division A. A damaged tree is one that is larger than two feet in height, and has the top knocked out, is leaning more than 10 degrees, has less than one half of its original limbs, or has approximately 50 percent of bark removed from the circumference of the bole.

Trees over_2_feet or more in height after being pulled over in the felling or yarding/skidding operation shall be severed from the stump.

5.3 TREATMENT OF MANUAL FUELS MODIFICATION – UNITS 90A, 91B, AND 91C:

For treatment of all Manual Fuels Modification material outlined in Appendix A.

5.3.1 Manual Fuels Modification Cutting Prescriptios for Units: 90A, 91B, and 91C:

a) Cut all live, dead, and dying Lodgepole pine that is 5.0 inches DBH or larger. All other species will be left uncut.

b) Remove limbs from entire tree and buck tree bole into lengths of no more than 6 feet.

c) Separate tree bole lengths that do not meet hand piling specifications to a distance of 1 to 2 feet or where practicable.

d) Stump height of cut trees shall be no higher than 12 inches above ground level.

e) Trees shall be completely severed from the stump at a 90 degree angle.

f) No cut tree shall be left suspended in or leaning against a leave tree or tree outside the unit boundary.

5.3.2 Manual Fuels Modification Slash Treatment for Units: Units: 90A, 91B, and 91C:

Unless specified different on Unit Data Sheet, slash treatment refers to debris created from work under this contract including all designated cut trees and their tops, trunks, and branches.

5.3.2.1 Hand Piling and Cover Requirements:

a) Contractor shall pile existing and created slash that is between 1/2 inch and 7 inches in diameter at the large end and ≥2 feet in length.

b) Slash ≤1/2 inch in diameter and ≤2 feet in length, and ≥ 7 inches in diameter will be left on the ground. Slash left on the ground will not exceed 24 inches in depth.

c) Material that is more than half decayed or has at least half of its diameter embedded in the organic/duff layer will not be bucked or piled.

d) Piled material should be aligned along the long axis of each piece so that the material is parallel and tightly compacted. This material should be free of soil to facilitate burning.

e) Piles will be constructed by laying limbs, cut boles, and other slash in the pile. Slash that causes large air spaces in piles will be reworked to eliminate air spaces. Each pile will include an area of small sized slash to provide “kindling” for prompt ignition and to aid in combustion of larger slash. These fuels will be placed in the center of the pile. All objects which extend more than 2 feet in any direction from the pile profile will be cut off and returned to the pile.

f) Piles must be at least 10 feet long by 10 feet wide and 7 feet in height and no larger than 12 feet long by 12 feet wide and 12 feet in height. Piles will be of size and location which will not impair road or trails use or result in damage to reserve trees.

g) Piles will need to be covered with a sheet of waterproof paper that is at least 4 feet by 4 feet.

h) Piles shall be located at least 10 feet from reserve trees, measured from the edge of the pile to the bole of the tree.

i) At least 35 feet from private property boundary or uncut edge.

j) Minimum of 50 feet from man-made structures or improvements.

k) At least 20 feet from centerline of all trails.

l) Exceptions to the above specifications may be necessary due to the amount of slash, rocky conditions, tree density, slope, etc. Any exceptions will need to be approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

m) Areas labeled “WL” on Contract Area Map, no construction of hand piles. Lop and scatter of slash only.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

Task Performance Standard

Acceptable Quality Level

(AQL)

Monitoring Method

*Felling

Cut all trees identified in the work statement task; Appendix A;

Section 5.1.2

90% Acceptable Level of performance, unless otherwise permitted by contract requirements.

Contractor’s written record of plot inspection.

Regular onsite review of specification compliance.

Periodic verification of compliance with the use of walk through and 1/20 acre inspection Plots.

*Protection of Designated Reserve, Wildlife, Survey Monuments and Boundary Trees

Protection of all trees designated by contract specifications;

Appendix B Clause K-C.3.0.1#

100% Acceptable level of performance.

Regular onsite review of specification compliance.

Written documentation of visual inspection

*Skidding/Yarding

Skidding and yarding of all designated trees/material to designated location; Appendix B Clause K-G.4.2#

90% Acceptable level of performance, unless otherwise permitted by contract requirements.

Contractor’s written record of plot inspection.

Regular onsite review of specification compliance.

Periodic verification of compliance with the use of walk through and 1/20 acre inspection Plots.

Task Performance Standard

Acceptable Quality Level

(AQL)

Monitoring Method

*Processing of Material

Utilization of Included Timber to contract specifications;

Appendix B Clause A.2

90% Acceptable level of Performance, unless otherwise permitted by contract requirements.

Regular onsite review of specification compliance.

Written documentation of visual inspection

*Removal

Hauling of designated trees from project area;

Schedule of Items:

Items 1, 2,3, and 4

100% Acceptable level of Performance, unless otherwise permitted by contract requirements.

Regular onsite review of specification compliance.

Written documentation of visual inspection

*Slash Treatment

Treatment of slash to contract specifications;

Appendix B Clause K-G.7#

90% Acceptable level of Performance, unless otherwise permitted by contract requirements.

Contractor’s written record of plot inspection.

Regular onsite review of specification compliance.

Periodic verification of compliance with the use of walk through and 1/20 acre inspection Plots.

*Erosion Control

Construction of cross ditches or other agreed to erosion control measures per contract specifications;

Appendix B Clause K-G.6#, K- G.6.0.1#

100% Acceptable level of Performance, unless otherwise permitted by contract requirements.

Written documentation of visual inspection.

Regular onsite review of specification compliance.

Task Performance Standard

Acceptable Quality Level

(AQL)

Monitoring Method

*Landing Closure, Main Skid Trails and Temporary Road Obliteration and closure.

Per Contract Specifications;

Part 1 Section H.10.1 and Appendix B Clauses G.6.3, G.6.4, and G.6.5

100% Acceptable level of Performance, unless otherwise permitted by contract requirements.

Written documentation of visual inspection.

Regular onsite review of specification compliance.

*Grass Seeding

Per Contract Specifications;

Appendix B Clause K-G.6.0.1#

90% Acceptable level of Performance, unless otherwise permitted by contract requirements.

Written documentation of visual inspection Regular onsite review of specification compliance.

*Road Maintenance

Per Contract Specifications.;

Appendix C Clause K-F.3.1#

90% Acceptable level of Performance, unless otherwise permitted by contract requirements.

Written documentation of visual inspection Regular onsite review of specification compliance.

* Manual Fuels Modification

Cut all trees identified in the statement of work;

Appendix A;

Section 5.3.1

90% Acceptable Level of performance, unless otherwise permitted by contract requirements.

Contractor’s written record of plot inspection.

Regular onsite review of specification compliance.

Periodic verification of compliance with the use of walk through and 1/20

Task Performance Standard

Acceptable Quality Level

(AQL)

Monitoring Method

* Hand Piling and Cover

Hand Pile and Cover identified in the work statement task; Appendix A;

Section 5.3.2.1

90% Acceptable level of performance, unless otherwise permitted by contract requirements.

Contractor’s written record of plot inspection.

Regular onsite review of specification compliance.

Periodic verification of compliance with the use of walk through and 1/20

*Disincentives for failure to meet the above standards may be as follows:

1) Rework will be completed at contractor’s expense.

2) If re-work is not physically possible, payment deductions will be made for work falling below AQL (see Section G.3.1 Payment Reductions).

3) Damage to the residual stand or infrastructure will be assessed against the contractor.

4) Government re-inspection charges may apply.

5) Poor Performance Rating will be given.

QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTIONS

The Government will complete inspections as stated below for all work included in the contract.

The Government will use fixed radius plot sizes ranging from 1/5th acre (52.7’ radius) to 1/100th acre (11.8’ radius). A minimum of one percent of the treatment unit will be sampled. The Contractor will be provided information on the sampling methods applied by the Government to measure quality assurance. The Contractor shall maintain a plot system that provides an unbiased sample of thinning quality and slash treatment which represents the entire treated area. At least one percent of the treated area shall be sampled. The Government may observe or re-inspect the Contractor’s plots at any time. Prior to final inspection, all plot locations shall be identified on the ground by sketch map and flagging, unless by alternative method approved by the CO.

7.2 Each inspection plot will be subdivided into four (4) quadrants based on cardinal directions.

Each quadrant will be evaluated for compliance with all contract specifications as stated in section V that pertains to that individual treatment. If two (2) or more quadrants fail to comply, the plot will fail.

7.3 Work Quality Percentage: Work quality percentages are derived from data developed from inspection plots. The total number of satisfactory plots divided by the number of plots inspected determines the quality rate. The rate multiplied by 100 provides the work quality percentage.

Example: Number of plots inspected 25 Number of satisfactory plots 23 23 divided by 25 .92 Work Quality Percentage 92%

Government will pay 100% of line item price if work quality of all plots is at 95% or greater. If below, the government will issue a letter of non-compliance. Contractor will be permitted to bring work quality to an acceptable standard. If the Contractor is unable to bring the work to an acceptable standard, then line item pricing will be reduced to the work quality percentage rate.

Plot Inspections

The Contractor shall maintain a plot system that provides an unbiased sample of thinning quality and slash treatment, and which represents the entire area treated. At least one percent of the treated area shall be sampled. The Government may observe or re-inspect the Contractor’s plots at any time. Plots shall be marked and identifiable on the ground.

Contractor shall provide written inspection data by unit that meets contract requirements and a sketch map with plot locations. The Contractor shall use the following form for inspections, unless an alternate form proposed by the Contractor is approved in advance by the CO.

Plot Inspection Form

Flag plot center – Write on flagging the plot number, date, and initials of inspector. Mark plot number on map. P = Pass (100%) and F = Fail (0%)

Unit Number # Date:

Plot # Treatment of

Non- Sawtimber:

All trees cut and removed, Must meet specifications in K-C.3.5.2# -

DESIGNATION

BY SPECIES

AND

DIAMETER

P or F

Slash Treatment of Non-sawtimber:

a) Landing Cleanup specs.

b) Lop and Scatter specs.

c) Whole Tree Yard P or F

Manual Fuels Modification:

100% cutting prescriptions met.

P or F

Manual Fuels Modification:

90% Pile and Cover specifications met.

P or F

Plot Percentage

Acceptable Cutting Prescription Criteria:

1. In Units 14, 90, 91, and 91A, specifications in K-C.3.5.2# - DESIGNATION BY SPECIES AND DIAMETER: Non-Sawtimber Trees that range in diameter at stump height from 6.0 inches at stump height and greater need to be cut and removed.

2. In Units 14, 90, 91, and 91A, specifications in K-C.3.5.2# - DESIGNATION BY SPECIES AND DIAMETER: Sawtimber Trees that range in diameter at stump height from 8.7 inches at stump height and greater need to be cut and removed.

Acceptable Slash Treatment Criteria:

Landing Cleanup:

1. Logs not meeting utilization standards (greater than 6 inches in diameter and more three feet in length) accumulated at landings will be piled to landing pile specifications.

2. All slash less than 6 inches diameter accumulated at landing will be returned to the cutting unit and will be lopped and scattered in the unit according to the lop and scatter specifications.

Lop and Scatter:

1. Limbs and tops shall be severed from the bole of the tree at the point of felling.

Such limbing will be done to a top diameter of approximately 4 inches diameter inside bark for non-sawtimber; 6 inches diameter inside bark for sawtimber; at which point the top will be cut from the remainder of the stem.

2. Limbs will be severed from the remaining top and all limbs cut from the top and boles will not extend over 24 inches in height above the ground.

3. Logging slash will be scattered away from and without unnecessary damage to residual trees. All logging slash shall be scattered to reduce slash concentrations with slash being left within 24 inches of the ground and not in piles or windrows.

4. Incidental logging slash shall be scattered away from and without unnecessary damage to residual trees.

5. All scattered logs shall be limbed, placed away from trees and positioned so they will not roll.

6. Other logging slash shall be scattered to reduce slash concentrations with slash being left within_24_inches of the ground and not in piles or windrows.

7. Trees that shatter on impact, branches or sections of stems bucked out will be lopped and scattered so all material is within 24 inches of the ground.

Whole Tree Yard: (By Written Agreement Between Forest Service and Contractor Only)

1. Contractor shall leave tops and limbs of felled trees attached to Included Timber and yard them to landings within the entire cutting unit as shown on the Contract Area Map.

Acceptable Manual Fuels Modification Treatment Criteria: (Units 90A, 91B, and 91C)

Cutting Prescription:

1. Cut all live, dead, and dying Lodgepole pine that is 5.0 inches DBH or larger.

All other species will be left uncut.

2. Remove limbs from entire tree and buck tree bole into lengths of no more than 6 feet.

3. Separate tree bole lengths that do not meet hand piling specifications to a distance of 1 to 2 feet where practicable.

4. Stump height of cut trees shall be no higher than 12 inches above ground level.

5. Trees shall be completely severed from the stump at a 90 degree angle.

6. No cut tree shall be left suspended in or leaning against a leave tree or tree outside the unit boundary.

Cover and Pile:

1. Contractor shall pile existing and created slash that is between 1/2 inch and 7 inches in diameter at the large end and ≥2 feet in length.

2. Slash less than 1/2 inch in diameter and ≤2 feet in length and ≥ 7 inches in diameter will be left on the ground. Slash left on the ground will not exceed 24 inches in depth.

3. Material that is more than half decayed or has at least half of its diameter embedded in the organic/duff layer will not be bucked or piled.

4. Piled material should be aligned along the long axis of each piece so that the material is parallel and tightly compacted. This material should be free of soil to facilitate burning.

5. Piles will be constructed by laying limbs, cut boles, and other slash in the pile.

Slash that causes large air spaces in piles will be reworked to eliminate air spaces. Each pile will include an area of small sized slash to provide “kindling” for prompt ignition and to aid in combustion of larger slash. These fuels will be placed in the center of the pile. All objects which extend more than 2 feet in any direction from the pile profile will be cut off and returned to the pile.

6. Piles must be at least 10 feet long by 10 feet wide and 7 feet in height and no larger than 12 feet long by 12 feet wide and 12 feet in height. Piles will be of size and location which will not impair road or trails use or result in damage to reserve trees.

7. Piles will need to be covered with a sheet of waterproof paper that is at least 4 feet by 4 feet.

8. Piles shall be located at least 10 feet from reserve trees, measured from the edge of the pile to the bole of the tree.

9. At least 35 feet from private property boundary or uncut edge.

10. Minimum of 50 feet from man-made structures or improvements.

11. At least 20 feet from centerline of all trails.

12. Exceptions to the above specifications may be necessary due to the amount of slash, rocky conditions, tree density, slope, etc. Any exceptions will need to be approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

13. Areas labeled “WL” on Contract Area Map, no construction of hand piles.

Lop and scatter of slash only.

SECTION VI – UNIT DATA SHEETS

TREATMENT OF NON-SAWTIMBER HARVEST AND REMOVAL:

Unit # Treat ment Acres

Cutting Prescription Non -saw

TPA

Avg

Slope

Slash Prescription

D x Spp

Diameter

Cut designated Non-Sawtimber trees, Yard Non-Sawtimber boles to landing, Process Non-Sawtimber at landing, Remove Non-Sawtimber boles from landing; Construction/closure/seeding of temporary roads.

Landing Cleanup, all slash accumulated at landing will be returned to unit; Lop & Scatter all slash within the unit.

Whole Tree Yard, (By Written Agreement Between Forest Service and Contractor Only) shall leave tops and limbs of felled trees attached to Included Timber.

D x Spp

Diameter

Cut designated Non-Sawtimber trees, Yard Non-Sawtimber boles to at landing will be returned to unit; Lop & Scatter all slash within the unit.

Whole Tree Yard, (By Written Agreement Between Forest Service and Contractor Only) shall leave tops

D x Spp

Diameter

Cut designated Non-Sawtimber trees, Yard Non-Sawtimber boles to at landing will be returned to unit; Lop & Scatter all slash within the unit.

Whole Tree Yard, (By Written Agreement Between Forest Service and Contractor Only) shall leave tops

91A D x Spp

Diameter

Cut designated Non-Sawtimber trees, Yard Non-Sawtimber boles to at landing will be returned to unit; Lop & Scatter all slash within the unit.

Whole Tree Yard, (By Written Agreement Between Forest Service and Contractor Only) shall leave tops

TREATMENT OF MANUAL FUELS MODIFICATION

Unit # Treat ment Acres

Cutting Prescription Non -saw

TPA

Avg

Slope

Slash Prescription

90A

Cut all live, dead, and dying Lodgepole pine that is 5.0 inches DBH or larger.

All other species will be left uncut. Remove limbs from entire tree and buck tree bole into lengths of no more than 6 feet. Separate tree bole lengths that do not meet hand piling specifications to a distance of 1 to 2 feet where practicable.

243 28

Pile existing and created slash that is between 1/2 inch and 7 inches in diameter at the large end and ≥ 2 feet in length. Slash less than 1/2 inch in diameter and ≤2 feet in length and ≥ 7 inches in diameter will be left on the ground. Slash left on the ground will not exceed 24 inches in depth. Piles must be at least 10 feet long by 10 feet wide and 7 feet in height and no larger than 12 feet long by 12 feet wide and 12 feet in height. Cover with a sheet of waterproof paper that is at least 4 feet by 4 feet.

91B

All other species will be left uncut. Remove limbs from entire tree and buck tree bole into lengths of no more than 6 feet. Separate tree bole lengths that do not meet hand piling specifications to a distance of 1 to 2 feet where practicable.

the large end and ≥ 2 feet in length. Slash less than 1/2 inch in diameter and ≤2 feet in length and ≥ 7 inches in diameter will be left on the ground. Slash left on the ground will not exceed 24 inches in depth. Piles must be at least 10 feet long by 10 feet wide and 7 feet in height and no larger than 12 feet long by 12 feet wide and 12 feet in height. Cover

TREATMENT OF MANUAL FUELS MODIFICATION

Unit # Treat ment Acres

Cutting Prescription Non -saw

TPA

Avg

Slope

Slash Prescription

91C

All other species will be left uncut. Remove limbs from entire tree and buck tree bole into lengths of no more than 6 feet. Separate tree bole lengths that do not meet hand piling specifications to a distance of 1 to 2 feet where practicable.

243 28 the large end and ≥ 2 feet in length. Slash less than 1/2 inch in diameter and ≤2 feet in length and ≥ 7 inches in diameter will be left on the ground. Slash left on the ground will not exceed 24 inches in depth. Piles must be at least 10 feet long by 10 feet wide and 7 feet in height and no larger than 12 feet long by 12 feet wide and 12 feet in height. Cover