ATT 1 Statement of Work.pdf

12363N26Q0003

LAVA FIRE LIVESTOCK WATERING FACILITIES

PAYETTE NATIONAL FOREST

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US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Statement of Objectives

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Contents Project Title ............................................................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.

1.0 Purpose

2.0 Scope or Mission

3.0 Period and Place of Performance

4.0 Background

5.0 Performance Objectives

6.0 Deliverables / Schedule

7.0 Operating Constraints

8.0 Attachments

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1.0 Purpose

Reconstruction of twenty livestock watering facilities that were destroyed by the Lava Fire of 2024. These livestock watering facilities are essential for maintaining proper livestock distribution within the allotment post fire activity. These developments also facilitate livestock use of the upland environments and help mitigate grazing and loafing activity by livestock in riparian areas. Repairing these livestock watering facilities also allows for greater flexibility in grazing rotations in the years following the Lava Fire by providing clean dependable water sources to livestock in various areas of the grazing allotment.

2.0 Scope or Mission

All supplies will be made available by the USFS Rangeland Management Program. Historically, equipment and operators required to complete similar work included mini excavator, excavator, backhoe, portable welder, transports, etc.

3.0 Period and Place of Performance

Project period of performance is from date of award to 30SEP2026. Contractors will be responsible for transferring livestock watering facility supplies to the development site, and for disposing of old watering facility materials in the landfill. Project locations are stated below. (see vicinity map for details):

Livestock Watering Facility Name Legal Description Mill Creek Spring (Trough) T13N R1E Sec. 23 NWNE Wolfe Spring (Pond/Trough) T13N R1E Sec. 13 NESW Lons Spring (Trough) T13N R2E Sec. 7 SWSW Grizsawmill Spring (Trough) T13N R1E Sec. 11 NESE Grizzly Spring (Trough) T13N R1E Sec. 11 SWSW Horse Thief Spring (Trough) T13N R1E Sec. 2 NWNW Four Bit Hill Spring 2 (Trough) T13N R2E Sec. 8 SENW Lost Fork Trib Creek Spring (Trough) T13N R2E Sec. 5 SWSE Forgotten Spring (Trough) T14N R2E Sec. 33 SWSW Jester Spring (Pond) T14N R1E Sec. 25 NWNW Queen Spring (Trough) T14N R1E Sec. 24 NWSE Prince Spring (Trough) T14N R1E Sec. 24 SESE Two Troughs Spring (Trough) T14N R2E Sec. 28 NWSW Branch Pond (Pond) T14N R1E Sec. 36 SENE Little Flat Spring (Pond) T14N R1E Sec. 35 NESE Twin View Pond (Pond) T14N R1E Sec 36 SWSW Angry Grouse Pond (Pond) T14N R1E Sec. 36 NENE Grouse Creek Spring (Trough) T14N R2E Sec. 31 NWNW Dog Creek Pond (Pond) T14N R1E Sec. 26 SWNE Dobie Pond (Pond) T14N R1E Sec. 26 SWNW

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4.0 Background

There are thirteen trough systems and seven livestock ponds that were destroyed by the Lava Fire that need repair. All rangeland livestock watering facilities consumed in the fire are necessary for the proper distribution of permitted livestock and ensure appropriate utilization of the allotment by cattle. The livestock watering facilities construction will consist of either a developed trough system or a pond system.

5.0 Performance Objectives

Overview of Work All materials will already be purchased for this job. We are only looking to contract the labor. All old infrastructure will be removed and replaced with new materials. Old head boxes will be replaced with square metal, lockable headboxes. Old troughs will be replaced with new aluminum troughs. New support posts will be made of metal drill stem, and cross braces will be made of round metal piping or welded drill stem (fire wise materials). Four railroad tie sections, each measuring four feet long, will be placed under the troughs to stabilize them.

Inlet and outlet lines, both above and below ground in the 15 feet leading to and from the metal trough, will be comprised of metal pipe and fittings. All other below ground fixtures and piping will be buried HDPE plastic.

Inlet pipeline from the headbox will be 1.5 inch piping, and all outlet pipeline from the trough will be 2.0 inch piping. All below ground piping will need to be buried at least 24 inches.

Dead standing trees that pose a threat of falling on the troughs after reconstruction will be cut down and limbed prior to reconstruction. Similarly, downed woody debris that inhibit livestock access to the watering facility will be cleared from the site prior to reconstruction.

All waste materials and old infrastructure will be hauled away and disposed of by the contractor in the closest landfill. Watering facilities will be built to specifications in attached documents and approved by range personnel. See attached specifications for greater details.

Site Preparation/Conditions All old infrastructure will be removed and replaced with new materials. Dead standing trees that pose a threat of falling on the troughs after reconstruction will need to be cut down and limbed prior to reconstruction.

Similarly, downed woody debris that inhibit livestock access to the watering facility will need to be cleared from the site prior to reconstruction. All materials to complete the work will be provided by the Government except consumables. Materials List and estimated valuation is provided as attachment. Any materials or consumables required for completion but not provided by the Government will be considered incidental and will need to be provided by the Contractor.

Headbox/Source Old head boxes will be replaced with square metal, lockable headboxes. Headboxes should be placed directly in the spring source and collect most if not all available water from the source. The headbox should be mostly buried with rock fill placed on the backside of the headbox to allow water to flow freely into the collection device. The soil surface around the headbox should also be covered with small rock fill to prevent the headbox from undermining in the event of overflows. (see specifications for headbox/source)

Storage Device/Trough

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Old troughs will be replaced with new aluminum troughs. New support posts will be made of metal drill stem, and cross braces will be made of round metal piping or welded drill stem (fire wise materials). Four railroad tie sections, each measuring four feet long, will be placed under the troughs to stabilize them. The trough will need to fit tightly between all metal support posts. Support posts should be buried two and a half feet deep depending on the soil conditions. Support posts should be the same height and plum. A wildlife escape ramp should be secured in all trough developments. (see specifications for storage device/trough)

Distribution Pipeline Inlet and outlet lines, both above and below ground in the 15 feet leading to and from the metal trough, will be comprised of metal pipe and fittings. All other below ground fixtures and piping will be buried HDPE plastic.

Inlet pipeline from the headbox will be 1.5 inch piping, and all outlet pipeline from the trough will be 2.0 inch piping. All below ground piping will need to be buried at least 24 inches. Plumbers tape should be used on all joints, fittings, and splices. (see specifications for distribution pipeline)

Disposal All waste materials and old infrastructure will be hauled away and disposed of by the contractor in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. Watering facilities will be built to specifications in attached documents and approved by range personnel. See attached specifications for greater details.

Pond Construction/Maintenance All ponds will need to be cleaned of accumulated sediment. This sediment should be deposited on the backside of the dam or in depressions surrounding the pond. The inner side of the dam will be partially excavated to place a bentonite core within the dam. If the pond is located in a drainage, the old thalweg of the drainage should be dug down to firm ground and bentonite packed in that void of the dam. The pond dam should be compacted and stable. Any breeches in the dam will be repaired. The spillway of the ponds should be built up just lower than the height of the dam to ensure maximum holding capacity. Large rock fill from the surrounding area should then be placed on top of the soil in the spillway until it reenters the natural drainage, this feature will dissipate the energy of the water in the spillway during high flow events and prevent head cutting/erosion of the spillway. (see specifications for ponds)

6.0 Deliverables / Schedule

Lava Fire Rangeland Livestock Watering Facilities Rebuild Key Deliverables Item No.

Deliverable Objective Due

1 Proposed Project Plan Defining the responsibilities, timeline, risks, special concerns, and milestones of contract objectives.

No later than five (5) business days after contract award

2 Daily Work Observation/Cooperation with Range Staff

Contractor will work with Range Program personnel when all work occurs, to ensure work is done to specifications.

Daily/weekly as work occurs on projects.

3 Weekly Status Report Phone call documenting tasks, progress, and issues weekly.

Weekly, every Thursday, by 3:00 PM MST until the contract expires

4 End Status Report Site visit after the project has been completed within the Date of Award – 30SEP2026 window to ensure all specifications have been met.

Upon project completion.

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7.0 Operating Constraints

Equipment and work must remain within the footprint and scope provided by the Range Program Staff.

Contractor shall contact COR or CO for any issues or concerns. Operating constraints may consist of wildlife protection, weather, fire activity, etc.

8.0 Attachments

ATT 1 Statement of Work ATT 2 Specifications Binder ATT 3 Government Furnished Materials List ATT 4 Vicinity Map ATT 5 Wage Determination