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x x copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT

THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted , such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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YREKA CA 96097

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KLAMATH NATIONAL FOREST

USDA FOREST SERVICE

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REDDING CA 96002

3644 AVTECH PARKWAY SUITE 180

R5 NO-CAL ACQ SERVICE AREA NCASA

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13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended , by one of the following methods: (a) By completing

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

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E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.

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15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

PAUL M. WOOD

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Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

Westside Scott River Site Prep by Mastication - Masticating Trees and Brush 191 acres.

The purpose of this Amendment is to replace and add the following:

Page 16) First paragraph under MASTICATING TREES AND BRUSH. Adding wording PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY. Second paragraph first sentence delete wording except in unit 529-0028, where maximum slopes for operating equipment will be 35% or less.

Pages 20 and 21) Deleting 11. Contractor Requirements in it's entirety.

Page 21) Last paragraph under 12. Restrictions on work. Deleting paragraph D. WILDLIFE

LIMITED OPERATING PERIOD (LOP) in it's entirety.

Continued ...

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

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Page 25) 18. List of Attachments and Exhibits.

The NEPA Project Design Features, changed to 2 pages. Adding Fire Plan and Performance

Requirements Summary.

Adding the attached Fire Plan and PERFORMANCE

REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY.

Replace the Detailed Unit Information Sheet with the attached.

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

AG-9AC7-S-16-0119 Westside Scott River Site Prep by Mastication work. When necessary, the Government may require the Contractor to move such telephone lines, fences or improvements from one location to another. All roads and trails designated by the Forest Service as needed for fire protection shall be kept free of logs, brush, and debris resulting from Contractor operations.

Landscape Preservation

The Contractor shall give attention to the effect of contract operation upon the landscape, shall take care to maintain natural surroundings undamaged, and shall conduct the work at all times in compliance with the following requirements.

a. Prevention of the Landscape Defacement. The Contractor shall not remove, deface, injure, or destroy trees, shrubs, lawns, or other natural features or any other improvements in the work area unless specifically authorized by the Contracting Officer. Unless otherwise provided herein, the Contractor shall confine contract operations to within the areas designated in contract documents.

b. Protection of Streams, Lakes, and Reservoirs. The Contractor shall take sufficient precautions to prevent pollution of streams, lakes, small ponds, and reservoirs with fuels, oils, bitumens, calcium chloride, silt, or other harmful materials. Mechanical equipment shall not be operated in live streams without written approval of the Contracting Officer.

Endangered Species

The Government may direct the Contractor to discontinue task order operations in the event that listed or proposed threatened or endangered plants or animals protected under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, are discovered to be present in or adjacent to the project area. Actions taken under this paragraph shall be subject to the Stop-Work Order clause FAR 52.242-15.

Preservation of Historical and Archeological Resources

If, in connection with operations under this contract, the Contractor, subcontractors, or the employees of any of them, discovers, encounters or becomes aware of any objects or sites of cultural value on the project area, such as historical or prehistorical ruins, graves or grave markers, fossils, or artifacts, the Contractor shall immediately suspend all operations in the vicinity of the cultural value and shall notify the COR in writing of the findings. No objects of cultural resource value may be removed. Operations may resume at the discovery site upon receipt of written instructions. Actions taken under this paragraph shall be subject to the Stop-Work Order clause FAR 52.242-15.

MASTICATING TREES AND BRUSH

The Contractor shall masticate trees and brush as a site preparation treatment to remove wildfire killed or damaged trees and brush in conifer plantations in individual stands, meeting Quality Standards set forth in the PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT SUMMARY and the Detailed Unit Information sheet.

When masticating, the following guidelines will apply:

1) The masticator will be operated on slopes of 45 percent or less.

Where slopes over 45% occur they will be traversed to access the more gentle slopes of less than 45%.

The machine will remain on the 45% slope and work the arm of the machine 30 feet into the greater then 45% area as far as they may reach;

2) Masticating equipment will operate when the soil is dry down to 10 inches (Wet Weather Operating Guidelines). To determine dry soil, form a ball by squeezing the soil sample firmly in the hand.

The soil is considered dry enough to begin operations if the sample cannot be molded into a ball or falls

Amendment One

TREATMENT UNIT – A contiguous work area with designated boundaries.

SUPPRESSED TREE - Any tree with less than 30% of its total height in live green crown or with less than 3 inches of current leader growth.

CROWN RATIO - That portion of the tree bole that supports green live foliage that is effectively contributing to tree growth, expressed as a percentage of the total length of the bole.

PROJECT ACTIVITY LEVEL (PAL) – Established work restrictions and fire precautions that the Contractor must observe at each activity level. Limitations or requirements of Project Activity Level (PAL) obtained from Forest Service before starting work each day. If practicable, Forest Service will determine the following day’s activity level by 4:00 p.m. each afternoon (Phone # 530-841-4588). Activity level may be changed at any time if, in the judgment of the Forest Service, fire danger is higher or lower than predicted and such change is consistent with forest management objectives. The decision to change the activity level, and when, and how to take weather observations for that purpose, are within the discretion of Forest Service.

9. Government-Furnished Property None

10. Contractor Furnished Property

Warning signs

Warning signs shall be posted at the edge of the unit while working to alert oncoming traffic of the safety hazards associated with this operation.

Equipment

Equipment shall be in good operating condition and shall be of a low ground pressure type that conforms to the following specifications: pad track-mounted excavator; ground pressure not to exceed 6 pounds per square inch (psi);

machine shall be hydraulically operated including cutter head; machine shall be free of fluid leaks and have hoses in good operating condition.

Contractor shall furnish all fuel, lubricants, replacement parts and personnel necessary for the operation of this equipment.

Contractor shall ensure that prior to moving on to the project area all off-road equipment is free of soil, seeds, vegetative matter, or other debris that could contain or hold seeds. If noxious weeds are identified in a site specific project area, to reduce the human-assisted spread of seeds and other reproductive parts into a weed-free area, the contractor shall ensure that prior to moving all off-road equipment is free of soil, seeds, vegetative matter, or other debris that could contain or hold seeds.

12. Restrictions on work

Work may be performed at an time during the period of the contract except as determined by the COR and/or as stated below:

A. In accordance with the Fire Plan

B. When the Contracting Officer (or designated representative) determines tha adverse weather has made access too dangerous or the continued vehicular travel or use of equipment would cause unacceptable road or resource damage.

C. Work is suspended by notice of a Work Order for non-compliance with the requirements of this contract.

13. SUPPLMENTAL PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

Equipment Cleaning Contractor shall ensure that prior to moving onto the project area, all off-road equipment, which last operated in areas known by Forest Service to be infested with specific noxious weeds of concern, is free of soil, seeds, vegetative matter or other debris that could contain or hold seeds. Contractor shall certify in writing that off-road equipment is free of noxious weeds prior to each start-up of mastication operations and for subsequent coves of equipment to the project area.

Contractor shall employ whatever cleaning methods are necessary to ensure that Off-Road Equipment is free of noxious weeds. Equipment shall be considered free of soil, seeds, and other such debris when a visual inspection does not disclose such material. Contractor shall notify COR at least 2 days prior to moving each piece of off-road equipment onto Forest Service land, unless agreed otherwise. Notification will include identifying the location of the equipment’s most recent operation. If the prior location of the off-road equipment cannot be identified, Forest Service may assume that it was infested with noxious weed seeds. Upon request of Forest Service, Contractor must arrange for Forest Service to inspect each piece of off-road equipment prior to it being placed in service.

Safety/Traffic Control When Contractor’s operation are in progress adjacent to or on Forest Service controlled roads and rails open to public travel, Contractor shall furnish, install and maintain all temporary traffic controls which provide the road user with adequate warning of hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions associated with Contractor’s operations. Devices shall be specified as in the “Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Street and Highway” (MUTCD). Devices shall be appropriate to current conditions and covered or removed when not needed. Contractor shall be responsible to clear overhanging or fallen trees and snags across roads accessing the project area and keep roads free of activity debris.

Prevention of Oil Spills

AG-9AC7-S-16-0119 Amendment One Westside Scott River Site Prep by Mastication

List of Attachments and Exhibits The following separately attached documents are made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract(s).

Title Pages Detailed Unit Information Sheet 2 Maps 2 NEPA Project Design Features 2 Fire Plan 7 Performance Requirements Summary 1 Wage Determination 1977-00727, Rev 49 Date 01/05/2016 3

FIRE PLAN FOR CONSTRUCTION AND SERVICE CONTRACTS

08/02/2012

1. SCOPE:

The provisions set forth below outline the responsibility for fire prevention and suppression activities and establish a suppression plan for fires within the contract area. The contract area is delineated by map in the contract. The provisions set forth below also specify conditions under which contract activities will be curtailed or shut down.

2. RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Contractor

(1) Shall abide by the requirements of this Fire Plan.

(2) Shall take all steps necessary to prevent his/her employees, subcontractors and their employees from setting fires not required in completion of the contract, shall be responsible for preventing the escape of fires set directly or indirectly as a result of contract operations, and shall extinguish all such fires which may escape.

(3) Shall permit and assist in periodic testing and inspection of required fire equipment. Contractor shall certify compliance with specific fire precautionary measures in the fire plan, before beginning operations during Fire Precautionary Period and shall update such certification when operations change.

(4) Shall designate in the Fire Plan and furnish on Contract Area, during operating hours, a qualified fire supervisor authorized to act on behalf of Contractor in fire prevention and suppression matters.

B. Forest Service

The Forest Service may conduct one or more inspections for compliance with the Fire Plan. The number, timing, and scope of such inspections will be at the discretion of agency employees responsible for contract administration. Such inspections do not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for correcting violations of the fire plan or for fire safety in general, as outlined in paragraph 2.A above.

3. DEFINITIONS:

The following definitions shall apply:

Active Landing: A location the contractor may be skidding logs into, or performing other operations such as delimbing, log manufacturing, and chipping logs. Except for EV and E days, loading logs or stockpiling chips only, on a cleared landing, does not constitute an Active Landing.

Hot Saw: A harvesting system that employs a high-speed (>1100 rpm) rotating felling head, i.e., full rotation lateral tilt head.

Mechanical Operations: The process of felling, skidding, chipping, shredding, masticating, piling, log processing and/or yarding which requires the use of motorized power which includes, chainsaws, chippers, motorized carriages, masticators, stroke delimbers, skidders , dozers etc.

4. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

The Contractor shall comply with the following requirements during the fire precautionary period, as defined by unit administering contracts:

The Fire Precautionary Period is set by the State of California which is April 1 through December 1 of any year.

• This contract requires, does not require, a Fire Box and associated Fire Tools according to CPRC Section 4428.

A. Fire Tools and Equipment: Contractor shall meet minimum requirements of Section 4428 of the California Public Resources Code (C.P.R.C.). Fire tools kept at each operating landing shall be sufficient to equip all employees in the felling, yarding, loading, chipping, and material processing operations associated with each landing. Fire equipment shall include two tractor headlights for each tractor dozer used in Contractor's Operations. Tractor headlights shall be attachable to each tractor and served by an adequate power source. All required fire tools shall be maintained in suitable and serviceable condition for fire fighting purposes.

Trucks, tractors, skidders, pickups and other similar mobile equipment shall be equipped with and carry at all times a size 0 or larger shovel with an overall length of not less than 46 inches and a 2-1/2 pound axe or larger with an overall length of not less than 28 inches.

Where cable yarding is used, Contractor shall provide a size 0 or larger shovel with an overall length of not less than 46 inches and a filled backpack can (4 or 5 gallon) with hand pump within 25 feet of each tail and corner block.

B. Fire Extinguishers: Contractor shall equip each internal combustion yarder, fuel truck, and loader with a fire extinguisher for oil and grease fires (4-A:60-B:C).

Skidders and tractors shall be equipped with a minimum 5-BC fire extinguisher.

All Fire Extinguishers shall be mounted, readily accessible, properly maintained and fully charged.

Contractor shall equip each mechanized harvesting machine with hydraulic systems, powered by an internal combustion engine (chipper, feller/buncher, harvester, forwarder, hot saws, stroke delimber, etc), except tractors and skidders, with at least two 4-A:60-B:C fire extinguishers or equivalent.

C. Spark Arresters and Mufflers: Contractor shall equip each operating tractor and any other internal combustion engine with a spark arrester, except for motor vehicles equipped with a maintained muffler as defined in C.P.R.C. Section 4442 or tractors with exhaust-operated turbochargers. Spark Arresters shall be a model tested and approved under Forest Service Standard 5100-1a as shown in the.

National Wildlife Coordinating Group Spark Arrester Guide, Volumes 1 and 2, and shall be maintained in good operating condition. Every motor vehicle subject to registration shall at all times be equipped with an adequate exhaust system meeting the requirements of the California Vehicle Code.

D. Power Saws: Each power saw shall be equipped with a spark arrester approved according to C.P.R.C. Section 4442 or 4443 and shall be maintained in effective working order. An Underwriters Laboratories (UL) approved fire extinguisher containing a minimum 14 ounces of fire retardant shall be kept with each operating power saw. In addition, a size 0 or larger shovel with an overall length of not less than 38 inches shall be kept with each gas can but not more than 300 feet from each power saw when used off cleared landing areas.

• This contract requires, does not require, Section 4E of the Fire Plan.

E. Tank Truck or Trailer: Contractor shall provide a water tank truck or trailer on or in proximity to Contract Area during Contractor's Operations hereunder during Fire Precautionary Period.

When Project Activity Level B or higher is in effect, a tank truck or trailer shall be on or immediately adjacent to each active landing, unless otherwise excepted when Hot Saws or Masticators are being used. See Section 6 for specific contract requirements.

The tank shall contain at least 300 gallons of water available for fire suppression. Ample power and hitch shall be readily available for promptly and safely moving tank over roads serving Contract Area.

Tank truck or trailer shall be equipped with the following:

(1) Pump, which at sea level, can deliver 23 gallons per minute at 175 pounds per square inch measured at the pump outlet. Pumps shall be tested on Contract Area using a 5/16 inch orifice in the Forester One Inch In-Line Gauge test kit. Pump shall meet or exceed the pressure value in the following table for nearest temperature and elevation:

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The pump outlet shall be equipped with 1-1/2 inch National Standard Fire Hose thread. A bypass or pressure relief valve shall be provided for other than centrifugal pumps.

(2) 300 feet of 3/4-inch inside diameter rubber-covered high-pressure hose mounted on live reel attached to pump with no segments longer than approximately 50 feet, when measured to the extreme ends of the couplings. Hose shall have reusable compression wedge type 1-inch brass or lightweight couplings (aluminum or plastic). One end of hose shall be equipped with a coupling female section and the other end with a coupling male section. The hose shall, with the nozzle closed, be capable of withstanding 200 PSI pump pressure without leaking, distortions, slipping of couplings, or other failures.

(3) A shut-off combination nozzle that meets the following minimum performance standards when measured at 100 P.S.I. at the nozzle:

G.P.M. Horizontal Range Straight Stream 10 38 feet Fog Spray 6 - 20 N/A

(4) Sufficient fuel to run the pump at least 2 hours and necessary service accessories to facilitate efficient operation of the pump.

When Contractor is using Hot Saws or Masticators, an additional 250 feet of light weight hose, approved by the Forest Service, shall be immediately available for use and be capable of connecting to the 300 feet of hose and appurturances in (2) and (3) above.

This equipment and accessories shall be deliverable to a fire in the area of operations and is subject to the requirements for each specific activity level identified in Section 6.

F. Compressed Air Foam System: A Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) is a fire suppression system where compressed air is added to water and a foaming agent. By agreement, Contractor may substitute a CAFS or functional equivalent in lieu of the tank truck, trailer or fire extinguishers, provided it meets or exceeds the following specifications and requirements:

1. Variable foam expansion ratio – 10:1 to 20:1.

2. Units shall be kept fully charged with air; water and foam concentrate as recommended by the manufacturer and have the appropriate tools to service the system.

3. The unit shall contain enough energy to empty tank and clear hose prior to exhausting propellent.

4. The unit shall be capable of being completely recharged within 10 minutes.

5. When used on cable yarding landings, the unit shall be outfitted for immediate attachment to carriage and transported without damage to the unit.

Fire extinguishers required for Hot Saws, Masticators and similar equipment identified in Section 4 B.

above may be substituted with a 3 gallon CAFS.

Tank truck, trailer or equivalent may be substituted with a 30 Gallon CAFS with at least 550 feet of one inch hose and an adjustable nozzle with enough water, air and foam concentrate for at least one recharge.

This equipment and accessories shall also be deliverable to a fire in the area of operations and subject to the requirements for each specific activity level identified in Section 6.

5. GENERAL

A. State Law: In addition to the requirements in this Fire Plan, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws of the State of California. In particular, see California Public Resource Codes.

B. Permits Required: The Contractor must secure a special written permit from the District Ranger or designated representative before burning, welding or cutting metal or starting any warming fires. If contract requires Blasting and Storing of Explosives and Detonators, an Explosives Permit may be required pursuant to the California Health and Safety Code, Section 12101.

C. Blasting: Contractor shall use electric caps only unless otherwise agreed in writing. When blasting is necessary in slash areas, a Fire Patrolperson equipped with a size 0 or larger shovel with an overall length of not less than 46 inches and a filled backpack can (4 or 5 gallon) with hand pump shall remain in the immediate area for an hour after blasting has been completed.

D. Smoking: Smoking shall not be permitted during fire season, except in a barren area or in an area cleared to mineral soil at least three feet in diameter. In areas closed to smoking, the CO may approve special areas to be used for smoking. The Contractor shall sign designated smoking areas. Contractor shall post signs regarding smoking and fire rules in conspicuous places for all employees to see.

Contractor's supervisory personnel shall require compliance with these rules. Under no circumstances shall smoking be permitted during fire season while employees are operating light or heavy equipment, or walking or working in grass and woodlands.

E. Storage and Parking Areas. Equipment service areas, parking areas, and gas and oil storage areas shall be cleared of all flammable material for a radius of at least 10 feet unless otherwise specified by local administrative unit. Small mobile or stationary internal combustion engine sites shall be cleared of flammable material for a slope distance of at least 10 feet from such engine. The COR shall approve such sites in writing.

F. Reporting Fires: As soon as feasible but no later than 15 minutes after initial discovery, Contractor shall notify Forest Service of any fires on Contract Area or along roads used by Contractor.

Contractor's employees shall report all fires as soon as possible to any of the following Forest Service facilities and/or personnel listed below, but not necessarily in the order shown:

Name Office Address Office telephone Dispatch Center Yreka Dispatch 1809 Fairlane Rd, Yreka 911 Nearest FS Station Scott Bar 27211 Scott River Road 530-496-3630 Fire Lookout Collins Baldy T45N, R10W. Sec 1 530-598-4110 Inspector Marissa Jones 11263 N Hwy3, Fort Jones 530-468-1276 COR David Burgess 11263 N Hwy3, Fort Jones 530-468-1230 District Ranger Ted McArthur 11263 N Hwy3, Fort Jones 530-468-1235

When reporting a fire, provide the following information:

Your Name Call back telephone number Project Name Location: Legal description (Township, Range, Section); and Descriptive location

(Reference point) Fire Information: Including Acres, Rate of Spread and Wind Conditions.

This contract requires, does not require, Section 5G of the Fire Plan.

G. Communications: Contractor shall furnish a serviceable telephone, radio-telephone or radio system connecting each operating side with Contractor's headquarters. When such headquarters is at a location which makes communication to it clearly impractical, Forest Service may accept a reasonable alternative location. The communication system shall provide prompt and reliable communications between Contractor's headquarters (or agreed to alternative) and Forest Service via commercial or Forest Service telephone.

This contract requires, does not require, Section 5H of the Fire Plan.

H. Fire Patrolperson: Contractor shall furnish a qualified fire patrolperson each operating day when Project Activity Level C or higher is in effect. When on duty, sole responsibility of patrolperson shall be to patrol the operation for prevention and detection of fires, take suppression action where necessary and notify the Forest Service as required. This Fire patrol is required on foot, unless otherwise agreed.

By agreement, one patrolperson may provide patrol on this and adjacent projects. No patrolperson shall be required on Specified Road construction jobs except during clearing operations unless otherwise specified.

The Contractor shall, prior to commencing work, furnish the following information relating to key personnel:

Title Name Telephone Number Fire Supervisor Fire Patrolperson

I. Clearing of Fuels: Contractor shall clear away, and keep clear, fuels and logging debris as follows:

Welding equipment and stationary log loaders, yarders and other equipment listed in California State Law:

10 feet slope radius

Tail or corner haulback blocks: All running blocks shall be located in the center of an area cleared to mineral soil at least 15 feet in diameter.

Lines near, between or above blocks: Sufficient clearing to prevent line from rubbing on snags, down logs and other dead woody material.

6. EMERGENCY PRECAUTIONS

Contractor's Operations shall conform to the limitations or requirements in the Project Activity Level (PAL) table below. Project Activity Levels applicable to this project shall be the predicted activity levels for the Fire Danger Rating Area(s), or fire weather station(s) stated in the Contract Area Map Legend on Integrated Resource Service Contracts (IRSC’s), and other contracts where applicable.

Fire Danger Rating Area/Fire Weather Station for Project West

The Forest Service, in its sole discretion, may change the predicted activity level if the current fire suppression situation, weather and vegetation conditions warrant an adjustment. If practicable, Forest Service will determine the following day’s activity level by 6:00 PM. Contractor shall obtain the predicted Project Activity Level from the appropriate Ranger District Office before starting work each day.

Phone Number or Website to obtain Predicted Activity Levels: (530) 841-4588

Forest Service may change the Project Activity Level Table to other values upon revision of the National Fire Danger Rating System. When Contractor is notified, the revised Project Activity Levels will supersede the levels in the Project Activity Level Table below.

PROJECT ACTIVITY LEVEL

Level Project Activity Minimum Requirements and Restrictions. Restrictions at each level are cumulative.

A Minimum requirements noted above in Sections 4 and 5.

B 1. Tank truck, trailer, or approved CAFS substitute shall be on or adjacent to the Active Landing.

C 1. When Hot Saws or Masticators are operating, a tank truck, trailer, or approved CAFS substitute shall be within ¼ mile of these operations. Effective communications shall exist between the operator and the Active Landing.

2. Immediately after Mechanical Operations cease, Fire patrol is required for two hours.

D 1. Immediately after Hot Saw or Masticator operations cease, Fire patrol is required for three hours.

2. No Dead Tree felling after 1:00 PM, except recently dead.

3 No burning, blasting, welding or cutting of metal after 1:00 PM, except by special permit.

Ev 1. The following activities may operate all day:

a) Loading and hauling logs decked at approved landings.

b) Loading and hauling chips stockpiled at approved landings.

c) Servicing equipment at approved sites.

d) Dust abatement, road maintenance (Chainsaw use prohibited), culvert installation within cleared area, chip sealing, paving, earth moving or rock aggregate stock pile loading and installation (does not include pit or quarry development).

e) Chainsaw and log processing operations associated with loading logs or other forest products at approved landings.

2. Hot Saws or Masticators may operate until 1:00 PM; provided that:

a) A tractor or other equipment with a blade capable of constructing fireline is on or adjacent to the active landing or within ¼ mile of the operating equipment. This piece of equipment shall have effective communication with the Hot Saw or Masticator.

b) Any additional restrictions specified by the Forest.

3. All other conventional Mechanical Operations are permitted until 1:00 PM.

4. Some operations may be permitted after 1:00 PM, on a case-by-case basis, under the terms of a PAL Ev Variance Agreement. Activities for which a Variance may be issued are:

• Rubber Tire Skidding

• Chipping on Landings

• Helicopter Yarding

• Fire Salvage

When approved by a Line Officer, a Variance Agreement can be implemented when the criteria specified in the agreement are met and mitigation measures are in place. This approval is good for ten

(10) days unless cancelled sooner or extended by the Contracting Officer for an additional ten (10) days.

Variance approval can be withdrawn at the sole discretion of the Forest Service. Variance approval is contingent on the 7-day fire weather forecast, fuel conditions, site characteristics, current fire situation, state of Contractor’s equipment for prevention and suppression readiness, type of operation and social and community considerations etc. (See attached Project Activity Level Variance Agreement).

Level Project Activity Minimum Requirements and Restrictions. Restrictions at each level are cumulative.

E The following activities may operate all day:

1. Loading and hauling logs decked at approved landings.

2. Loading and hauling chips stockpiled at approved landings.

3. Servicing Equipment at approved sites.

4. Dust abatement, road maintenance (chainsaw use prohibited) or loading stock piles and rock aggregate installation (does not include pit or quarry development).

5. Chainsaw operation associated with loading at approved landings.

All other activities are prohibited.

This Project utilizes “The Project Activity Level” (PAL), an industrial operation’s fire precaution system. The following Climatology Chart indicates the Historic Activity Levels for the Project Fire Danger Rating Area or Fire Weather Station utilized on this Project. This is only a historical average of the Activity Levels for the identified Fire Danger Rating Area or Weather Station.

Project Activity Level Climatology

Fire Danger Rating Area/Weather Station

West Years Analyzed

2009 - 2015

A B C D Ev E Days Month Expected Days per Month at Each PAL Value Analyzed July 0 1 9 9 6 0 185 August 0 1 9 11 6 0 190 September 1 3 7 9 7 0 182 October 4 5 8 3 0 0 151

PEFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

REQUIREMENT TASKS AND

CRITICAL

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QUALITY

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MEASUREMENT

INCENTIVES/

DISINCENTIVES

Masticate Trees and Brush

All Brush

Hardwoods

Conifer

Safety

Resource Protection

Masticate all brush 8” from the ground and 18” from obstacles, such as rock. Slash less than 4’ length and no more than 12” deep.

Masticate hardwoods ≤ 12” DBH having less than 10% live crown ratio. Cut stump height not > 6”& sever all live limbs from stump. Slash less than 4’ length and no more than 12” deep.

Masticate conifers ≤ 12” DBH having less than 10% live crown ratio. Cut stump height not > 6”& sever all live limbs from stump. Slash less than 4’ length and no more than 12” deep.

Safety issues have Foremost consideration;

operator to discuss issues w/COR

Minimize erosion and compaction by covering tracks with slash or chips.

Construct water bars.

Reconstruct damaged areas at no additional charge to government.

Meet standards in NEPA Project Design Features.

90%

Environmental Protection Standards 100%

Contractor’s self inspection records, data, and reports, verified by the Government.

Quality of work to be documented in performance rating.

Rework at no additional charge to the Government if below Acceptable Quality Level(s) and $20.00 per hour Deduction for Government re-inspection.

WESTSIDE SCOTT RIVER SITE PREP BY MASTICATION

Detailed Unit Information

ITEM

#(s)

UNIT # ACRES

(estimated)

STAND

TREATMENT

Cut Trees and Brush at specified DBH and/or Height Range

STAND

AGE

SLASH

TREATMENT

1 531-0002

NEPA:

Westside Fire Recovery

35 Masticating Trees and Brush

CONIFERS

≤ 12” DBH

≤10% LCR

HARDWOODS

≤ 12” DBH

≤10% LCR

BRUSH

> 8” Tall

24 years

Masticate slash to less than 4’ length and no more than 12” deep.

1 531-0004

NEPA:

Westside Fire Recovery

24 Masticating Trees and Brush

CONIFERS

≤ 12” DBH

≤10% LCR

HARDWOODS

≤ 12” DBH

≤10% LCR

BRUSH

> 8” Tall

31-36 years

Masticate slash to less than 4’ length and no more than 12” deep.

1 529-0002

NEPA:

Westside Fire Recovery

24 Masticating Trees and Brush

CONIFERS

≤ 12” DBH

≤10% LCR

HARDWOODS

≤ 12” DBH

≤10% LCR

BRUSH

> 8” Tall

24 - 67 years Masticate slash to less than 4’ length and no more than 12” deep.

529-517

NEPA:

Westside Fire Recovery

37 Masticating Trees and Brush

CONIFERS

≤ 12” DBH

≤10% LCR

HARDWOODS

≤ 12” DBH

≤10% LCR

BRUSH

> 8” Tall

31-67 years Masticate slash to less than 4’ length and no more than 12” deep.

ITEM

#(s)

UNIT # ACRES

(estimated)

STAND

TREATMENT

Cut Trees and Brush at specified DBH and/or Height Range

STAND

AGE

SLASH

TREATMENT

530-0004

NEPA:

Westside Fire Recovery

2 Masticating Trees and Brush

CONIFERS

≤ 12” DBH

≤10% LCR

HARDWOODS

≤ 12” DBH

≤10% LCR

BRUSH

> 8” Tall

45 years Masticate slash to less than 4’ length and no more than 12” deep.

1 529-0029

NEPA:

Westside Fire Recovery

Masticating Trees and Brush

CONIFERS

≤ 12” DBH

≤10% LCR

HARDWOODS

≤ 12” DBH

≤10% LCR

BRUSH

> 8” Tall

47 years Masticate slash to less than 4’ length and no more than 12” deep.

1 529-0037

NEPA:

Westside Fire Recovery

17 Masticating Trees and Brush

CONIFERS

≤ 12” DBH

≤10% LCR

HARDWOODS

≤ 12” DBH

≤10% LCR

BRUSH

> 8” Tall

46 years Masticate slash to less than 4’ length and no more than 12” deep.

1 531-0006

NEPA:

Westside Fire Recovery

28 Masticating Trees and Brush

CONIFERS

≤ 12” DBH

≤10% LCR

HARDWOODS

≤ 12” DBH

≤10% LCR

BRUSH

> 8” Tall

43 years Masticate slash to less than 4’ length and no more than 12” deep.

1 531-0021

NEPA:

Westside Fire Recovery

21 Masticating Trees and Brush

CONIFERS

≤ 12” DBH

≤10% LCR

HARDWOODS

≤ 12” DBH

≤10% LCR

BRUSH

> 8” Tall

25 years Masticate slash to less than 4’ length and no more than 12” deep.

PEFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

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