Attachment_1-_Performance_Work_Statement.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Amphibious Excavator – Canal Clearing, Sabine NWR, LA

1. Statement of Work: This Performance Work Statement (PWS) consists of all labor, equipment, and materials required for the reestablishment and/or maintenance of up to

20.71 miles of designated canals. This contract shall be quoted on a “per mile” basis,

20.71 miles identified in map/picture, “Sabine NWR Canal Clearing Project Area”, page 4 of the Statement of Work. Currently, the canals range from 40 feet to 50 feet wide and are either plugged by debris and vegetation or are only 3-4 feet deep. Southline Canal is 40 feet wide for the length of the project. Central Canal and Willow Bayou Canal are 50 feet wide for the length of the project. The final depth is to be 5 feet for the length of the canals that are identified to be reestablished and/or maintained. Removal of natural materials including deposited/displaced silt/soil and vegetation shall be spread uniformly and flat alongside the canal banks to local marsh height, there shall be no spoil piles allowed. These canals are located on the Sabine NWR and have been filled in over the years by a combination of vegetative growth and hurricane over wash. Map and vegetation pictures are on the last page of this document.

1.2 Period of Performance: Work shall be completed between April 15, 2027 – September 15, 2027. All work shall be conducted in a professional manner once the on-site work begins. Contractor will be working independently at the site with no Fish & Wildlife (FWS) employee present.

1.3 Materials and Services to be provided by the Government:

No government furnished property will be furnished.

1.4 Channels for Obtaining Information: All information passing from the Government to the contractor must be sent through the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Coordination with the Contracting Officer (CO) is a must to avoid any type of conflicts.

1.5 Work Hours: Normal daytime working hours will be adhered to. Normal daytime work hours are 7:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays and weekends. If the contractor wishes to work at other unscheduled times, they must first get permission from the COR. The site is open and accessible to the contractor at the above hours.

2. Specific Requirements to be performed:

2.1 Contractor shall be responsible for re-establishment of these canals to Statement of Work specifications. The contractor shall provide all knowledge, equipment, and labor in the performance of this statement of work. Contractor shall also attend any required work meetings, obtain any State or local permits that are required, and coordinate with any utility company in the re-establishment of the canals upon the Sabine National Wildlife Refuge. The name of the person doing the work and any alternate(s) shall be designated in writing to the CO/COR.

2.2 The contractor shall provide all the following equipment:

1) Marsh buggy: The following are suggested specifications:

• Hydraulic amphibious marsh undercarriage

• 50 foot long reach upper.

• Pontooned and shall have floating capability

2) Suggest that all fueling operations have spill kits and secondary containment.

3) Acquire all necessary permits and resources to move equipment to and from the site.

4) Coordinate with oil&gas pipelines to ensure safety and compliance

5) Coordinate with private landowners to gain access to work sites

3. Security Procedures: Contractor personnel must carry photo identification (i.e., driver’s license) at all times. Daily and before performing work, the contractor and subcontractors must check-in with the refuge to notify that they will be on-site.

4. Safety: Contractor shall comply with applicable Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), and locally established safety requirements. Contactor shall adhere to all boat safety regulations and laws.

Accident Prevention: The contractor shall comply with the following safety requirements while performing work under this contract:

6.1 All vehicles operated by the contractor will obey all traffic signs and laws while operating on the refuge.

6.2 Fire Prevention: The prevention of fire is imperative during construction projects. The contractor is responsible for enforcing fire safety in their work area.

6.3 The contractor shall have serviceable fire extinguishers readily available at all times. Extinguishers shall be supplied by the contractor.

6.4 Smoking is prohibited within 15 meters (50 feet) of flammable and combustible liquids. Cigarette waste shall be placed in a container or bag and be properly disposed of (do not leave any cigarette waste or other trash/litter on the Refuge).

6.5 Burning of anything at the work site is strictly prohibited.

5. Nuisance and Pollution Activity Prohibited: Polluting, dumping, or discharging of any harmful, nuisance, or regulated materials (such as fuel) into the canals, marshes, or to ground surface is not permitted.

The contractor shall be held responsible for any damages that may result.

Any waste or excess material resulting from any contract requirement shall be removed from the site upon completion and disposed of in accordance with State laws.

All vegetation, silt, and spoil shall be place along canal edges within Government boundary. Vegetation, silt, and spoil shall be distributed flat and evenly at marsh height along canal edges within Government boundary. The contractor will perform work to ensure distribution of silt, vegetation, spoil shall be conducted in a way to prevent runoff back into the canals.

6. Inspection/Quality Control:

The contractor shall coordinate with the COR two days prior to schedule contract completion date to allow scheduling of dates for final inspections. Contractor attendance at the final inspection is mandatory.

Quality Control System: The contractor shall establish a Quality Control System to establish sufficient inspection criteria of canal depth and width and to ensure that soil is leveled to marsh height. Shall ensure that any subcontractors conform to applicable specifications with respect to the quality and workmanship of the finished product pursuant to the contract. Contractor shall provide a copy of the Quality Control System in their submission. Contractor shall provide updated versions of the Quality Control system to the Government throughout the period of performance.

Technical Provisions of the contract provided by specific Government control inspections, test, or other means. During the project, FWS will conduct a site visit 3 times a week. At 100 to 300 yard intervals depth measurements will be conducted utilizing a 8 foot measurement stick with every foot marked on the measuring device. Site visits will be coordinated with the on-site COR or government representative. Access will be via airboat/surface drive boat.

7. Codes and Standards: The construction shall comply with all Federal, state, and local codes, standards, regulations, and ordinances.

8. Site Visit:

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife will have one on-site visit for potential contractor participants.

The date and time are to be determined by the Contracting Officer and Contract Officer Representative. The location will be at the Sabine NWR Office Headquarters 3000 Holly Beach Drive Hackberry, LA 70645. Confirmation of attendance will be required in advance of the site visit.

9. On Site Contacts:

Sami Gray – 228-217-3256 Allie Mulligan- 337-512-8565