Attachment_1_-_IDIQ_Performance_Work_Statement.pdf

Performance Work Statement Integrated Vegetation Management

For Bonneville Unit Mitigation Lands

CY2026 thru CY2031

Utah Reclamation Mitigation and Conservation Commission Salt Lake City, UT

1.0 Scope

1.1 Objective

The objective of this contract is to acquire contractor services to manage vegetation and control noxious and invasive weeds on lands administered by the Utah Reclamation Mitigation and Conservation Commission (Commission) and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) for the Bonneville Unit of the Central Utah Project (CUP) in and around central and northeastern Utah.

1.2 Background

Titles III and IV of Pub. L. 102-575 as amended (Central Utah Project Completion Act; or CUPCA) establish and authorize the Commission to complete the fish, wildlife and recreation mitigation and conservation program for the Bonneville Unit of the CUP. The Commission has made substantial progress with land and water right acquisitions constituting a substantial portion of the mitigation program. The acquired mitigation lands or easements require management, development, and operation and maintenance to provide effective long-term mitigation and conservation. Noxious weed and invasive species plant control is a key method for helping to achieve desired fish and wildlife habitat outcomes and improved biological diversity and productivity of native ecosystems. Management of the vegetative community towards desirable species composition is a key component of the Commission’s projects, particularly in the wetland/riparian zone. Weed control and related vegetation management, especially in upland vectors to the wetland and riparian areas, will help maintain the habitat values being restored.

This approach is referred to as an Integrated Vegetative Management Plan (IVM Plan).

2.0 References

The following document is required in the performance of this contract:

Number Title and Edition Date Source

1 Integrated Pest Management Plan

The plan is available upon request from the Mitigation Commission via Google drive sharing. The document size is too large to email.

Mitigation Commission, 2023

Mitigation Commission

3.0 Tasks

This ID/IQ Contract is intended to provide contractor services to manage noxious and invasive weeds and undesired vegetation on lands administered by the Commission and/or Reclamation for wildlife mitigation and conservation. The size and complexity of the potential Project Areas to be treated is variable; some are small and relatively simple (e.g. all similar elevation and topography) while others may consist of steep-sided uplands, stream corridors and riparian areas and wetlands. Therefore, the treatment approach may be simple or may be more complex. For those Project Areas where a complex work assignment is anticipated, the Commission may require an initial assessment of the project area as described below. This task would include preparation of an Initial Assessment and Treatment Plan to submitted for approval. Upon approval, the treatment task would follow, as the schedule permits.

The requirement for Initial Assessment and Treatment Plan would be determined on a Task Order basis.

3.1 Initial Assessment of Project Area (Optional; On a Task Order Basis)

This task will consist of a written assessment of acres in the “Task Order Project Area” that require work to meet or remain in compliance with the stated performance criteria for success.

For example, upon specification, designated areas may have criteria for less than 10% noxious weed vegetation cover; the removal of all salt cedar; and the removal of all Russian olive greater than 1 meter tall. Success criteria may vary from Task Order to Task Order, but will be chosen from among those listed in Section 5.0 (below) and will be clearly specified in each Task Order provided to the Contractor.

This task also requires preparation of a written treatment plan that identifies acres proposed for treatment by method (e.g. chemical and types, mechanical, etc.). The treatment plan shall describe the desired conditions to be developed through weed control and management. These include a self-sustaining, and healthy plant community with desired species (as specified by the Government) in those locations that are infested with noxious or invasive weeds; and prevention of new infestations of noxious or invasive plant species. Active monitoring and assessment of project areas is necessary to evaluate the vegetation health status.

The assessment report and treatment plan must also include mapping of the Task Order Project Area using GIS technology (in suitable industry-standard (ESRI-Arc) electronic format) and at a minimum shall identify polygons, locations and amounts of the vegetation zones and noxious/invasive or undesirable vegetation species infestation zones according to the State of Utah Noxious Weed List designated and published for the State of Utah under Section 4-17-3 of the Utah Noxious Weed Act (R68-9). The Act and most recently available online list may be found at this link: http://ag.utah.gov/divs-progs/50-plants-and-pests/hay-grain-seed/599-noxious-weed-list.html.

There are five classes of noxious weeds designated in the state: Class 1A (Early Detection and Rapid Response, EDRR Watch List), Class 1 (EDRR), Class 2 (Control), Class 3 (Containment), and Class 4 (Prohibited for sale or propagation). Additional information on these classes may be found at the above web link. Additional invasive species to be managed may be identified by the government on a task order basis.

The Commission anticipates that this assessment and treatment plan will be based on a GIS (ESRI-Arc compatible) baseline Task Order Project Area database to be provided by the Commission. The provided GIS layer(s) may consist of one or more of the following: *

• Geo-referenced aerial photography

• Project Features (e.g. constructed wetlands, ponds, stream channels, dikes, bridges, etc.)

• Vegetation types/habitat types

• Threatened and endangered species or other sensitive habitats where special care and treatment may be necessary

• Miscellaneous other photographs or data

* Available data layers may vary from Project to Project and Task Order to Task Order. No assertions are made regarding quantity or quality of data to be made available.

3.2 Additional Assessments of Treatment Areas (Optional; On a Task Order

Basis)

This task will consist of follow-up assessments of the Task Order Treatment Areas to determine success or failure of the previous treatments, and to provide field-based information for modification of the treatment plans. This task involves a more thorough re-assessment than the annual inspection/monitoring required as part of each Treatment Task Order (Task 3.3 below), but may replace the required monitoring because it is more thorough. Re-assessment requirements and/or field-based information required under this task will be defined on a Task Order basis.

3.3 Treatment of Areas

3.3.1 This task consists of treatment for control of noxious weed and invasive species in the identified Treatment Area. Treatments are anticipated for multiple seasons, but will be specified per the Approved Treatment Plan, and/or according to the Task Order if a treatment plan is not required.

3.3.2 This task requires an inspection report for monitoring effectiveness and compliance purposes. This will be generated by the Contractor and will include specific information as per Attachment A. In addition, the Contractor will provide photos in electronic .JPG format of the work being done in representative work areas and effective results.

3.4 Annual Reporting.

This task includes an annual report which will include a synopsis of the assessments and treatment plans, and treatments applied, by Task Order by Project Area; including an accounting of any/all chemicals applied by type and brand, quantity, treatment area and method, and discussion of the success of treatments in all areas and recommendations for future weed management efforts. This task may be combined with 3.3.2 above.

4.0 Contractor Requirements

4.1 Development of Safety Plan

The Contractor is required to furnish a Safety Plan to the Commission’s technical representative within 30 days of contract award as follows:

The Safety Plan, at a minimum, shall include requirements for use of protective clothing such as:

protective eye wear, leather leg chaps, as well as a summary of safety and emergency procedures to be used in the event of insect, rodent, or reptile bites (i.e. rattlesnake bites). A good source of Reference is U.S. Bureau of Reclamation’s Safety and Health Standards at the following link:

https://www.usbr.gov/safety/rshs/index.html

4.2 Certifications and Personnel Requirements

The Contractor and its operating employees must be knowledgeable of Central Utah weed species and native plants so as to be able to distinguish between them in the field. The Contractor (or designated subcontractor) must possess, at a minimum, a commercial applicator’s license for the State of Utah to dispense herbicides in industrial-rights-of-way, rangeland settings and in wetlands and aquatic areas for weed control work involving herbicide application. Copies https://www.usbr.gov/safety/rshs/index.html of required Licenses shall be provided to the Mitigation Commission at a pre-work initiation meeting. The Mitigation Commission requires that the Contractor be fully certified to apply whatever methods are employed for weed and other vegetation control and management in the project area.

4.3 Contractor-Provided Equipment, Materials and Supplies

Contractor will provide all equipment (including, but not limited to an All-Terrain-Vehicle (ATV) and ATV-mounted sprayer if used) and labor to spot spray upland and wetland areas accessible by an ATV. Contractor to acquire and provide herbicide(s). Some treatment areas MAY NOT be accessible by ATV and may be accessible by foot only. Contractor will provide equipment (including, but not limited to backpack sprayer) and labor to spot spray upland and wetland areas. Tree and shrub bare root seedlings must be avoided.

5.0 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

Task No.

Task Description

Performance Indicator

Performance Standard Minimum Acceptable Quality Level

3.1 and 3.2

Initial and Additional Assessment of Project Area for noxious or invasive weeds.

Written assessment and treatment plan for Mitigation Area.

Accurate assessment documented with logical maps, photographs and GPS data of treated areas.

Treatment plan reflecting professional understanding and recommendations. Clear, concise and professional writing, free of grammatical errors or extraneous material.

Document with jargon or details requiring revisions to clarify. No more than 1 revision period.

3.3.1

Treatment of Project Area.

Percent cover of noxious or invasive weed treatment.

Contractor provides Treatment GPS Track Files for COR inspection.

COR reviews contractor provided Treatment GPS Track Files and determines coverage of treatment areas is acceptable. GPS files shall show clearly where herbicide treatments occurred.

Contractor provides Treatment GPS Track Files and pesticide usage for COR inspection. The contractor shall control 75% of the noxious weeds at the

Task No.

Task Description

Performance Indicator

Performance Standard Minimum Acceptable Quality Level monitored photo points, based on visual inspection with COR.

3.3.2 Inspection and

Monitoring Report

Tabulated assessment of compliance and effectiveness monitoring

Performance of all tasks as per Approved Treatment Plan or Task Order

Report submitted by Contractor;

and periodic inspection by

COR.

3.4 Annual

Reporting

Written reporting of year’s activities and outcomes. May include tabulated assessment from 3.3.2.

Accurate reporting of year’s activities documented with logical maps, photographs and GPS data. Results and outcomes reflecting professional understanding.

Clear, concise and professional writing, free of grammatical errors or extraneous material.

Document with jargon or details requiring revisions to clarify. No more than 1 revision period.

4.1 Development of

a Safety Plan

Written safety plan. Plan to include accident prevention, treatment and reporting requirements.

Document with jargon or details requiring revisions to clarify. No more than 1 revision period. Due w/in 30 days of contract award.

4.2 Certifications, and Personnel Requirements

Copy of required Utah Certification or Licensure for designated class for all field staff.

Delivered to Contracting Officer

PDF, emailed.

6.0 Data and Reports

The contractor shall provide the following data and reports:

Item No.

Description Content Format Medium Delivery

1 Assessments of Project Area

PWS

Section 3.1

Microsoft Word 2021 (or higher) document.

Figures in PDF;

GIS in ESRI-Arc compatible.

Printed draft;

printed final and electronic on CD or MS OneDrive.

2 copies delivered to COR within 30 days of field visits –to be determined based on seasonal treatment cycles.

2 Assessments of Performance and Effectiveness Monitoring

PWS

Section 3.3.2

Microsoft Word 2021 (or higher) document or Excel.

Printed draft;

printed final and MS Word or Excel on CD or DVD.

2 copies delivered to COR within 30 days of field visits.

3 Safety Plan PWS Section 4.1

Microsoft Word 2021 (or higher) document.

Printed final and MS OneDrive.

1 copy delivered to COR within 20 business days of award.

4 Annual Report PWS Section 3.4

Microsoft Word 2003 (or higher) document.

Printed draft;

printed final and MS Word on CD or

DVD.

2 copies delivered to COR within 90 days of fall assessments.

7.0 Deliverables

In addition to the data and reports in Section 5, there are other deliverables required.

A list of Chemicals intended for use in the Project area must be reviewed and approved by the Commission and/or Reclamation prior to use and must be legal and appropriate to the site-specific conditions where they are to be applied. A safety hazard analysis and the Material Safety Data Sheets for chemicals used must be submitted for each chemical with the chemical list at least 5 days prior to application of any chemical.

8.0 Regulations

The Contractor must comply with State and local authority, laws and associated regulations and chemical labels and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) information and requirements as associated with any chemical applications.

The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA):

No chemicals that are banned or severely restricted under FIFRA will be used under the scope of this contract. All chemicals will be utilized in compliance with their labeled uses and precautions.

Complex % Applicator:

Watershed

Allotment:

Address:

License No.:

Phone #

Quad Name(s):

Location T. , R.

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Aerial Photo #

GPS Reading Slide Photo

ATTACHMENT A

PESTICIDE (WEED) APPLICATION RECORD FORM

URMCC, 230 South 500 East #230, Salt Lake City UT 84102 Phone (801) 524-3146

Weed Management Area: Site Name:

Vegetation/Community Type: Weed Site # Quad #

WEED SPECIES

P h e n o l o g y

C o v e r

C l a s s

P a t t e r n

I n f e s t.

S i z e

ECOLOGICAL SITE DESCRIPTION APPLICATION DATA

Name: Rate/Ac. Volume:

Condition: Active/Acre:

Soil Map Unit # Total Volume:

WEATHER Acres treated:

Wind speed: Acres on site:

Direction: MECHANICAL TREATMENT (circle one)

Temperature: Hand pull, hand tool, clip seed heads

PEST TREATMENT (circle one) Plow, other crop, seeded, native, roadside, agriculture, reservoir bank, oil well, other

BIOLOGICAL TREATMENT

Bio Agent:

WEED TREATMENT DATA Method applied:

Date: Monitoring Recovery Species Time: Original treatment

EQUIPMENT TYPE (circle one) Original Acres

Power Boom, Power hand Follow-up

Backpack, ATV Photo point

Aerial Photo #

TREATMENT METHOD (circle one) Veg Study

Pesticide, Mechanical, Biological Frequency, Cover, Step point

Trad Trade Name: Trade Name:

Width Track: Active Ingredient: Active Ingredient:

Weed Ac. Est. Company Name: Company Name:

Ac. Inventoried: EPA Reg. No.: PUP No. EPA Reg. No.: PUP No.

FORMULATION Liquid, Powder, Granular FORMULATION Liquid, Powder, Granular Site Characteristics Trade Name: TOPOGRAPHY (circle one)

Ridge, Upper Slope Active Ingredient:

Elevation: Company Name: Midslope, Lower slope Aspect (direction): EPA Reg. No.: PUP No. Bench/Flat, Stream Bottom Slope (%): FORMULATION Liquid, Powder, Granular Meadow Comments

COVER CLASS - estimated percent cover, by species, of the infestation 0 No weeds found 1 Less than 1% (trace) 2 One to five percent (low - occasional plants) 3 Six to twenty-five percent (moderate - scattered plants) 4 Twenty-five to 100% (high - fairly dense)

PATTERN - pattern of the infestation

1 Single plant or small area of many plants 2 Linear 3 Patchy 4 Block

INFESTATION SIZE - number of estimated acres of the infestation

1 Less than one acre 2 One to five acres 3 Five or more acres

PHENOLOGY - development stage

1 Vegetative 2 Bud stage 3 Flower 4 Seeded 5 Mature

6 Dormant

IDIQ PWS Attachment A