Attach-1-SOW.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

Quivira National Wildlife Refuge

1434 NE 80th Street, Stafford KS 67578

Vegetation and sediment Removal from Water Conveyance Canals by Excavator

Deliverable: Contractor shall furnish all labor, services and equipment to remove vegetation (primarily cattail), and sediment from six water conveyance canals on Quivira NWR. The water canals and conveyance channels are a critical part of the water delivery system that enables the refuge to transport water to wetlands throughout the refuge. Removing vegetation such as cattail and sediment deposited over time is essential for efficient water movement. The only heavy equipment that will be approved for use will be a tracked excavator to minimize disturbance on upland prairie areas adjacent to canals and ditches. The size of the excavator is not specified, however, a minimum reach of 28 feet is required for most canals on the refuge. Vegetation and sediment spoils removed from canals will not be hauled off site, but left to dry out adjacent to the canals where they will be knocked down and spread out by refuge staff. The cost estimate needs to include mobilization, and demobilization costs.

It is strongly suggested for vendors to plan a site visit (visualize scope of project) prior to submitting a bid for the project.

Period of Performance:

The period of performance (150 days) from date of award.

Location and Approximate Site Measurements The work will be done at multiple locations on Quivira NWR, in Stafford County, Kansas as indicated in the list provided below. A map of canal locations is provided as Attachment 1.

NOTE: contractor must complete the work in the order of prioty unless approved by the USFWS COR to do otherwise. is the order of priority.

1. C-Line Canal ----- Priority #1---Approximate length = 3,388 linear feet (avg. width 10 feet)

2. F-Line Canal – ----Priority #2---Approximate length = 3,300 linear feet (avg. width 8 feet)

3. D-Line Canal ------Priority #3---Approximate length = 1,410 linear feet (avg. width 10 feet)

4. West Canal –-------Priority #4---Approximate length = 22,106 linear feet (avg. width 10 feet)

5. RC Canal –---------Priority #5---Approximate length = 9,900 linear feet (avg. width 25 feet)

6. Darrynane Canal – Priority #6---Approximate length = 18,867 linear feet (avg. width 10 feet)

Combined Total Length= 58,971 linear feet (11.2 miles)

In General

The refuge encompasses over 22,000 acres of wetland and native prairie mixed habitat comprised of predominantly tall-grass prairie intermixed with a combination of wetland and woodland tree lots, and is subject to extremely wet conditions during the fall and spring seasons. Contract extension may be approved if climate conditions are unsuitable during portions of the contract period, and the contractor is prevented from working. Documentation of weather/ground condition during the period of performance will be required by the contractor if a modification or extension in the contract is requested.

The canal cleaning will occur on sites located from 1 mile to 14 miles away from the maintenance yard.

The refuge maintenance yard is approximately 7 miles northeast of Stafford, Kansas. The contractor will be issued keys to gated areas where project work will occur. The inspection will be by the Refuge Manager or his representative.

The contractor may adjust work hours during the weekdays or weekends, as long as prior coordination is made with the refuge manager, and approved by the Contracting Officer. Work will only be approved during daylight hours. Certain areas of canal cleaning are within hunting, and grazing sections of the refuge, and timing may need to be adjusted to avoid conflicts with other users.

JOB-SITE POC:

Please contact Mike Oldham for SOW questions (620-405-0140) Mobile - 620-405-0140 email mike_oldham@fws.gov

C Canal

Both photos (Above) – D Canal

Both photos (Above) – F Canal

West Canal

Both photos (Above) – Darrynane Canal

All Three photos (Above) – RC Canal

West Canal - 22,106 feet

D-Line – 1,410 feet

Attachment 1 – Overall Refuge Map with Canal Project Locations