Atch_1_SOW.pdf

140P5424R0007 Attachment 1

EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW):

Replace Gates and Fencing, Remove Vegetation, and Trim

Trees at Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities

Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, material, tools, equipment, supplies, transportation and incidentals necessary to replace fences, gates, tracks, and control mechanisms with new equipment, clear vegetation and legally dispose of old gates, fencing, and their components, and cleared vegetation off-site.

The motor operating the gate crossing the access road to the Flamingo Wastewater Treatment Plant is destroyed, preventing the plant from being properly secured. The access gate, including motor, all chain link fencing, and components, will be replaced, and vegetation that is overgrown and severely damaging the fencing will be removed. Vegetation growing into the fence surrounding the facility’s lagoon, percolation pond, and propane tank areas will be cleared. Vegetation growing into the fence at the Flamingo Water Plant will be trimmed away to allow a mowing path between vegetation and the fence.

In Pine Island, the fence surrounding the Rapid Infiltration Basin (RIB) serving the districts’ wastewater treatment system needs replacement. Vegetation removal is needed inside and surrounding the fence to allow a mowing path between vegetation and the fence. Overgrown vegetation encroaching on the fence surrounding the Pine Island Wastewater Treatment Plant and along the Airboat Ramp Road will be removed. Vegetation and tree limbs encroaching on the fence surrounding the Headquarters/Visitor Center Pump House requires clearing and trimming to prolong the fence’s life expectancy.

Field Verification: The contractor shall field verify all proposed dimensions and materials to be utilized and obtain approval from the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for approval prior to purchasing materials.

Locations:

Flamingo District - 1 Flamingo Lodge Hwy Homestead, Florida 33034

Water Treatment Plant Grounds 25°

8'39.83"N, 80°55'7.56"W

• Vegeta�on Clearing Area ≈ 2,100 Square Feet (SF)

Wastewater Treatment Plant Grounds 25°

9'1.12"N, 80°55'31.11"W

• Percola�on Pond Vegeta�on Clearing Area ≈ 10,300 SF

• Lagoon Vegeta�on Clearing Area ≈ 5,500 SF

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• Propane Tank Vegeta�on Clearing Area ≈ 3,400 SF

Wastewater Treatment Sewer Plant Access Road 25°

8'58.27"N, 80°55'30.99"W

• Access Road Gate and Fence ≈ 60 LF

• Access Road Gate Vegeta�on Clearing Area ≈ 250 SF

Pine Island District – 40001 State Road 9336 Homestead, Florida 33034 Pine Island Rapid Infiltra�on Basin 25°23'3.85"N, 80°35'34.02"W

• Pine Island RIB Vegeta�on Clearing Area ≈ 23,000 SF

• Rapid Infiltra�on Basin Fence Perimeter ≈ 560 LF

Pine Island Wastewater Treatment Plant 25°22'54.73"N, 80°35'40.03"W

• Pine Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Vegeta�on Clearing Area ≈ 23,300 SF

Pine Island RTE 424 Airboat Ramp Road 25°23'9.64"N, 80°35'38.94"W

• Pine Island RTE 424 Airboat Ramp Road ≈ 29,000 SF

Headquarters Water System Pump House 25°23'45.63"N, 80°35'6.71"W

• Pump House Vegeta�on Clearing Area ≈ 460 SF

Work Hours: The primary and approved work schedule is Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM, (ET). Any days or hours outside the primary work schedule must be scheduled in advance and approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) in advance. No work on Federal Holidays. If there are any schedule delays due to lead time of materials, the COR should be notified immediately.

The contractor shall have an on-site superintendent/foreman present at all times while work is being performed; there will always be an English-speaking person in a position of authority at the job site.

Project Requirements:

1. Tree trimming and hazardous tree removal work will be performed by an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist;

2. Employ ISA Certified Arborist for project planning, design, and implementation;

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3. Identify poisonous plants and trees; donning personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to Poisonwood;

4. Provide a worksite and environment that is safe for employees, park visitors, and NPS staff. If necessary, the work area will be cordoned off and secured;

5. Not install or display company signs on government property. Eating and smoking will be performed in areas designated by the COR. Contractor employees shall wear appropriate clothing at all times;

6. Confine the staging of materials, equipment, and vehicles, and all other operations in connection with this contract to areas designated by the COR. The contractor shall return all equipment, staging, ladders, and supplies to this agreed upon area on a daily basis throughout the workday and at the close of business;

7. Furnish and install new chain link fencing complete with all posts, braces, gates, and all other appurtenances;

8. Trim vegetation to allow a 10-foot-wide mowing strip around each designated area, access road, facility, and along both sides of each fence listed where applicable;

9. Remove and legally dispose of off-site dead or dry vegetation around designated areas and both sides of fences;

10. Trim overhanging and encroaching tree branches to 10 feet away from structures and/or fencing, following principles of horticulture and arboriculture to properly prune trees;

11. Trim or remove hazardous trees and poisonous plants/trees;

12. Remove all tree and plant debris trimmed and legally dispose of outside of the park boundary;

13. Replace entrance gate, opener motor, track assembly, and designated fencing securing the access road at the Flamingo Wastewater Treatment Facility; remove all fencing material and legally dispose of outside of the park boundary;

14. Replace perimeter fence at Pine Island’s Rapid Infiltration Basin. Remove all fencing material and legally dispose of outside of the park boundary;

15. Ensure an acoustic bat survey is performed as required prior to removal of the standing dead pine tree located along the northern fence perimeter of the Pine Island Wastewater Treatment Plant;

16. Remove the non-native Java Plum tree located on the north side of the roadway along the Pine Island Airboat Ramp Road. Following removal, treat the stump with herbicide approved by the COR, following all US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) statutes and regulations, to ensure it does not resprout:

17. Refrain from trimming or removing Mangrove trees and Buttonwood trees at the Flamingo Wastewater Treatment site. Directionally prune Mangrove and Buttonwood trees/branches away from fencing and structures;

18. Properly dispose of offsite all equipment material and waste generated by the work of this contract unless otherwise directed by the COR; and

19. Clean up worksite on a daily basis and rectify any damage caused by the application or the workmanship. It is suggested that before the commencement of work, the contractor together with the COR walk the project and make a list of all existing damage. Each party should keep a dated copy.

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Specifications & Special Material Requirements

1. Chain link fence fabric, posts, framework, fittings, gates, gateposts, and gate components shall conform to original specifications of existing fence being replaced:

a. Galvanized coating shall be selected for posts and gateposts, adjoining fence, and framework;

b. Wastewater Treatment Sewer Plant Access Road:

1) Fence Height: 72 inches (6 feet)

2) Top rail: 1 5/8 OD

3) Bottom Rail: 1 5/8 OD

4) Barbed Wire atop fence – three lines of wire secured by line arms:

a) Line arm, galvanized steel, 2 3/8-inch

b) Double barb (two twisted strands), galvanized

c) Barb spikes: 2-point barbs on approximately 4-inch centers

d) Barb frequency: spaced every 4 inches

5) Fabric: 6GA x 2-inch mesh

6) Fence Material and/or Coating: galvanized steel wire

7) Gate: rolling gate

8) Motor: 750W, automatic sliding gate opener, rack driven sliding gate motor with remote controls, infrared sensor, 4M (13 feet) racks, electric, with waterproof and dust-proof shell.

9) Footings: Terminal posts 48-inches deep x 12 inches, line posts 42inches by 10-inches

10) Concrete: 3000 PSI

c. Pine Island Rapid Infiltration Basin:

1) Fence Height: 72 inches (six feet)

2) Top rail: 1 5/8 OD

3) Bottom rail: 1/58 OD

4) Posts: 2 7/8-inch OD Terminal/End/Corner, 2 3/8-inch OD line

5) Post Caps: dome

6) Fabric: 9GA x 2-inch mesh

7) Fence Material and/or Coating: galvanized steel wire

8) Footings: Terminal posts 48-inches deep x 12 inches, Line Posts 42inch by 10-inch

9) Concrete: 3000 PSI

2. All fence posts, corner posts, end posts, gateposts, and pull posts shall be embedded, braced, or trussed in accordance with appropriate industry practice;

3. Fence fabric shall be installed on the same side of post as the fence being replaced;

4. Fence fabric shall be stretched taut and securely fastened, by means of tie clips, to the posts at intervals not exceeding 15 inches and to the top rails or tension wires at intervals not exceeding 2 feet. Care shall be taken to equalize the fabric tension on each side of each post;

5. Fencing fabric shall not be stretched until at least seven days after any new posts are set in the concrete backfill;

6. Gate opener motor shall meet or exceed existing specifications of the opener motor being replaced and must be compatible with 120-Volt electricity.

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Post Award

1. After award of the contract, the contractor will participate in a planning meeting with NPS staff and the COR at Everglades National Park Headquarters (HQ), or via conference call at the COR’s discretion. The planning meeting will include site visits to view project locations.

Project objectives, logistics, methods, equipment, staffing, scheduling, and regulations/guidance for working within the park will be discussed.

2. Contractor shall submit a site/project specific written safety and accident prevention program containing the name of responsible supervisor to carry out the program, site-specific information including emergency response contact information and emergency response protocols outlining each phase of work, the hazards associated with each major phase, and the methods proposed to ensure property protection and safety of the public, NPS personnel, and contractor’s employees. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and proper storage of hazmat, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Herbicide to be used must also be included.

3. Once work begins, contractor shall report herbicide use to COR; include date, time, name of applicator, amount of herbicide used, size of area applied, and remarks. Include amount of mixed chemicals in the “remarks” section.

Safety:

1. The contractor shall provide a safe workspace for all employees while on the NPS site; 9.3

The contractor shall follow all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal, State, and local safety and health requirements;

2. The contractor shall report all accidents to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) assigned to the contract immediately and assist the COR as requested in the investigation of the accident. Accidents that occur outside of the allowed maintenance area, and cause damage to natural resources or museum collections shall be reported;

3. The contractor shall provide a level of public safety commensurate with exposure at a NPS worksite;

4. The contractor shall comply in rectifying all unsafe or unhealthful conditions called to their attention by the COR; and

5. The contractor shall allow for informal and formal, announced, and unannounced safety inspections by the COR, NPS Construction Inspector, and/or appropriate Safety Officer at the worksite.

Quality Assurance Requirement:

1 The government will periodically evaluate the contractor’s performance in accordance with this statement of work;

2 The contractor shall develop and maintain a quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with commonly accepted commercial practices. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. At a minimum, the contractor shall develop quality control procedures addressing the critical areas identified in this statement of work;

3 Any damages, including natural and cultural resources impacts, by the contractor will be corrected and repaired where reasonable at no additional cost to the government.