ATTACH_01_23-R-0004_WGR_FrBrk_PWS_20230803.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

VEGETATION & TREE CLEARING AT WARREN GROVE RANGE

Current as of: August 3, 2023

1. GENERAL

1.1. The contractor shall furnish all parts, labor, supplies, and equipment necessary to complete the requirement in accordance with this PWS and the Solicitation requirements.

1.2. The contractor will comply with all applicable local (to include NJANG Base regulations), State, and Federal Environmental and Occupational Safety requirements.

1.3. Warren Grove Range is located in an environmentally sensitive area in Burlington County, NJ. The Range is home to numerous endangered and protected species.

Contractor MUST take all available precautions to protect these species and preserve their native habitat. Contractor must also avoid regulated wetlands.

2. SCOPE - Clear vegetation for range maintenance and safety in accordance with the NJ Forest Fire Service 5 Year Control Burn Plan

2.1. CLIN 0001: AREA #1

2.1.1. DESCRIPTION: Widen firebreak from the intersection of West Macs Way and Cutty’s Road to the intersection of West Macs Way and Walt’s Way Road.

2.1.1.1. Clear all underbrush, trees, and overhanging branches 22.5’ from the road centerline in each direction for a 45’ total width clearing.

2.1.1.2. Distance: 0.57 miles

2.1.2. PERFORMANCE STANDARD:

2.1.2.1. All vegetation, with diameter of less than 3.5”, shall be cleared to no more than 6” above ground level.

2.1.2.2. Vegetation, with diameter of 3.5” or larger, shall be cut at ground level.

2.1.2.3. Vegetation may be chipped / ground on site but must not be piled up.

2.1.2.4. Vegetation not chipped / ground on site must be disposed of off-site by the contractor.

2.1.2.5. Maintain a 200’ minimum setback clearance from property line markings and be South of WGR controlled gates.

2.1.3. Ref: attachment 01

2.2. CLIN 0001: AREA #2

2.2.1. DESCRIPTION: Widen firebreak from midway point of CLIN 0001, heading

South to existing 1 acre clearing for 90 series target set.

2.2.1.1. Clear all underbrush, trees, and overhanging branches 22.5’ from the road centerline in each direction for a 45’ total width clearing.

2.2.1.2. Distance: 0.27 miles

2.2.2. PERFORMANCE STANDARD:

2.2.2.1. All vegetation, with diameter of less than 3.5”, shall be cleared to no more than 6” above ground level.

2.2.2.2. Vegetation, with diameter of 3.5” or larger, shall be cut at ground level.

2.2.2.3. Vegetation may be chipped / ground on site but must not be piled up.

2.2.2.4. Vegetation not chipped / ground on site must be disposed of off-site by the contractor.

2.2.3. Ref: attachment 02

2.3. CLIN 0001: AREA #3

2.3.1. DESCRIPTION: Widen firebreak from intersection of Walt’s Way and Mac’s

Way West to North Allen Rd.

2.3.1.1. Clear all underbrush, trees, and overhanging branches 22.5’ from the road centerline in each direction for a 45’ total width clearing.

2.3.1.2. Distance: 0.6 miles

2.3.2. PERFORMANCE STANDARD:

2.3.2.1. All vegetation, with diameter of less than 3.5”, shall be cleared to no more than 6” above ground level.

2.3.2.2. Vegetation, with diameter of 3.5” or larger, shall be cut at ground level.

2.3.2.3. Vegetation may be chipped / ground on site but must not be piled up.

2.3.2.4. Vegetation not chipped / ground on site must be disposed of off-site by the contractor.

2.3.3. Ref: attachment 03

2.4. CLIN 0002: OPTION 01 - AREA #4

2.4.1. DESCRIPTION: Widen firebreak from intersection of Walt’s Way and Mac’s

Way West to waypoint 39.42”09”N,-74.26”23”W, and from listed waypoint continue East, widening firebreak to Cutty’s Road.

2.4.1.1. Clear all underbrush, trees, and overhanging branches 22.5’ from the road centerline in each direction for a 45’ total width clearing.

2.4.1.2. Distance: 0.77 miles.

2.4.2. PERFORMANCE STANDARD:

2.4.2.1. All vegetation, with diameter of less than 3.5”, shall be cleared to no more than 6” above ground level.

2.4.2.2. Vegetation, with diameter of 3.5” or larger, shall be cut at ground level.

2.4.2.3. Vegetation may be chipped / ground on site but must not be piled up.

2.4.2.4. Vegetation not chipped / ground on site must be disposed of off-site by the contractor.

2.4.3. Ref: attachment 04

2.5. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.5.1. PRE-MOBILIZATION CONFERENCE: Contractor shall attend an on-site

Coordination Meeting and Site Visit scheduled no more than two weeks after contact award. Contractor shall evaluate the site with WGR Personnel, NJ Forest Fire Service, and 177FW Environmental Personnel prior to beginning clearing activities. NJ Department of Environmental Protection, NJ Pinelands Commission, and Rutgers Research personnel may be in attendance. The agenda for the meeting will include:

2.5.1.1. Identifying endangered and threatened wildlife species in or near the work area that are protected by the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife's Endangered and Nongame Species Program (ENSP) and NJ Species of Special Concerns.

Any species identified shall be reported to the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife on the Rare Wildlife Sighting Report Form.

2.5.1.2. Identifying environmentally sensitive areas, including NJDEP managed wetlands, inside the site work area. Guidelines in the Federal Manual for Identifying and Delineating Jurisdictional Wetland, dated January 1989, will be used for delineation purposes. All work near Freshwater Wetlands will be in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:7A Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act Rules amended 5/6/2019.

2.5.1.3. Site clearing limitations will be flagged during the meeting. Work will be restricted in areas identified as environmentally sensitive or containing endangered species.

2.5.2. MEANS & METHODS:

2.5.2.1. Contractor shall utilize a method / equipment that does not disrupt the soil.

2.5.2.2. Vehicle with flotation style air filled tires and hydraulically operated attachment such as FECON Bullhog or Approved Equal are generally deemed suitable.

2.5.2.3. Heavy tracked vehicles / bulldozers are prohibited.

3. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

3.1. Period of Performance: 90 days

3.1.1. BLACK OUT DATES – NO WORK ALLOWED

3.1.1.1. DECEMBER 4, 2023 – DECEMBER 9, 2023 (NJ Six-Day Firearm Season)

3.2. WORKDAYS & TIMES

3.2.1. 7 days a Week: Sunday – Saturday

3.2.2. Hours: 24 Hours a day

3.2.2.1. Generally - Contractors may travel from the main building to the work site during the hours of darkness in the morning. Contractors must return from the work site to the main building with-in 30 minutes of sunset in the evening.

3.2.2.2. Generally – Contractor site supervisor, meeting security requirements in Section 5, will be given 24-hour unescorted access to range facility and will coordinate movements with Range Control during normal duty operating hours.

3.3. The contractor must schedule workdays to correspond with Warren Grove Range Operations schedule. This schedule is mission based and subject to change with no additional cost to the Government.

4. EXPERIENCE & CAPABILITY

4.1. Contractors working at Warren Grove Range shall have experience and knowledge working in areas that contain Threatened and Endangered species.

4.2. Offerors must have the required experience, equipment, manpower, and resources necessary to complete the above PWS or the ability to obtain them.

4.3. Offerors may be required to provide substantiating documentation prior to award.

5. ANTI-TERRORISM / OPERATIONS SECURITY / INFORMATION PROTECTION

5.1. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within Government controlled installation, facility, or area. The contractor shall comply with all applicable installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures, which may be obtained from the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the local installation’s Security Forces, Director of Emergency Services or local Security Office. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DoD, HAF and/or local policy. Should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

5.2. For Contractors that do not require CAC but require access to a DoD Facility and/or Installation. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (AFI 10-245, AFI 31-101 and AFMAN 31-113), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations..

6. PERMITS: N/A

7. WARRANTY: N/A

ATTACHMENT 01

CLIN 0001: AREA 1

ATTACHMENT 01(cont.)

CLIN 0001: AREA 1

ATTACHMENT 02

CLIN 0002: AREA 2

ATTACHMENT 03

CLIN 0003: AREA 3

ATTACHMENT 04

CLIN 0004: AREA 4

ATTACHMENT 05

GENERAL VICINITY MAP

ATTACHMENT 06