Attachment_1_SOW.docx

United States Department of the Interior

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

White River Field Office 220 E. Market Street Meeker, Colorado 81641

Statement of Work

SECTION A – SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Little Dry Gulch Rx Burn Rehab Treatments

PERFORMANCE TIME: There are three distinct treatments included in this project. Each treatment will be allowed two calendar days (weather permitting) continuous work for each treatment.

ESTIMATED START WORK DATE: Each herbicide application will occur within 5 days of the optimal date within identified performance period shown below. Exact timing will be based on germination of cheatgrass which will vary within dates listed below. Optimal date will be communicated to the contractor by the COR.

PERFORMANCE PERIOD:

Fall 2021 Spraying: between September 15 and October 15, 2021

SECTION B - SPECIFICATIONS APPLICABLE TO SPRAYING

B.1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK - The Contractor shall furnish application equipment, supplies, and materials except for specified government furnished property (herbicide and seed) to spray and seed the designated treatment area at the application rates specified using appropriate application equipment and delivery method. All work must be done such that there is no soil disturbance.

B.1.2 LOCATION OF PROJECT UNITS - Work under this contract is in the White River Field Office. A map showing the project areas is attached at the end of this document. The Little Dry Gulch Prescribed Burn project area is located approximately 27 miles southwest of Meeker, approximately 31 miles southeast of the Rangely, and approximately 63 miles southwest of Craig. A shapefile (WGS 84) will be provided to the contractor with the Notice to Proceed.

B.1.3 SUMMARY OF PROJECT UNITS TO BE TREATED –

Adjuvant 16 oz/100 gal n/a

Adjuvant 16 oz/100 gal n/a

n/a 600-650

B.1.4 SECURITY OF EQUIPMENT – The Contractor may leave their equipment at the work site however the Contractor shall be responsible for the equipment if it should be lost, stolen, vandalized or damaged.

B.2.1 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS - The Contractor shall provide all labor, transportation, tools and equipment necessary to perform the requirements of this contract. Contractor shall provide a communication system so that contractor personnel engaged in the project at different locations can communicate at all times with each other, and so that government Project Inspectors may communicate with the contractor at any time to discuss performance matters.

B.2.2 Herbicide Application Equipment - The Contractor shall evenly apply the provided herbicide at the designated/specified rates. Equipment that cannot perform the specified work shall be modified or replaced by the Contractor within two calendar days. Application equipment shall be equipped for applying herbicide with distribution mechanism including release, shutoff, and spreading device which has been calibrated for applying herbicide at the prescribed rate in an acceptable manner and uniform pattern.

Seed Application Equipment - The Contractor shall evenly distribute the designated seed at the rates specified. Equipment that cannot perform the specified work shall be modified or replaced by the Contractor prior to beginning work. Application equipment shall be equipped for carrying seed with distribution mechanism including release, shutoff, and spreading device which can be calibrated for spreading seed at the prescribed rate in an acceptable manner and uniform pattern. Seed application equipment shall include lids/covers which fasten securely to prevent seed from blowing out.

B.2.3 Global Positioning System - Application equipment furnished by the Contractor shall be capable of electronically mapping application routes to ensure spray / seed is applied evenly and completely and at the specified rates. After the completion of each treatment item, shapefiles/maps of application routes shall be submitted to BLM White River Field Office COR.

B.2.4 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY – Map of the project area. Shapefile of treatment polygon in WGS 84 coordinate system. All required herbicide (per application approximately 4 gallons Plateau, and 10 gallons Glyphosate, adequate MSO surfactant). All required pre-mixed seed (600-650 pounds).

SECTION C - SPECIFICATIONS APPLICABLE TO SPRAYING and SEEDING

C.1.1 DISTRIBUTION OF HERBICIDE - All herbicide (government furnished) for the project will be transported to the Contractor’s designated staging area by BLM personnel as coordinated between the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and the contractor. All seed (government furnished) for the project will be transported to the Contractor’s designated staging area by BLM personnel as coordinated between the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and the contractor.

C.1.2 APPLICATION OF HERBICIDE –Apply herbicide at a uniform rate per horizontal acre, minimizing over-spraying outside of treatment boundaries. Spray strips shall be distributed in such a manner as to secure as high a uniformity of spray application. Such distribution shall not vary more than 10 percent above or below the average application rate of spray per unit of surface specified for the area concerned. Electronic mapping data shall be provided and displayed to the COR on request. Spray application rate per acre is outlined below.

Herbicide Application Rate Per Acre

12 oz Round-up per acre 16 oz Surfactant per 100 gal of spray

12 oz Round-up per acre 16 oz Surfactant per 100 gal of spray

C.1.3 DISTRIBUTION OF SEED - All seed (government furnished) for the project will be transported to the Contractor’s designated staging area by BLM personnel as coordinated between the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and the contractor. All seed will be pre-mixed and in 50-pound bags.

C.1.4 APPLICATION OF SEED - Apply mixed seed at a uniform rate per horizontal acre, minimizing drift outside of treatment boundaries. Seed strips shall be distributed in such a manner as to secure as high a uniformity of seed distribution. Such distribution shall not vary more than 10 percent above or below the average distribution of seed per unit of surface specified for the particular area concerned. Electronic mapping data shall be provided and displayed to the Government on request. Seed application rate per acre is outlined below.

Seed Application Rate Per Acre

(anytime between November 1 and December 31, 2022) 6 – 6.5

C.1.5 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED GPS COORDINATES - Unit boundaries will be provided in electronic shape files. Boundaries will not be marked on the ground.

C.1.6 NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS - Notify the BLM representative at least 24 hours prior to commencing each treatment item.

C.1.7 Immediately notify the COR of any equipment incident or herbicide spill.

SECTION D INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

Question Cutoff:

Quotation Submission:

Offerors shall submit 2 separate volumes as follows: Volume I Technical, Volume II Price.

Quotes will be evaluated on a lowest price, technically acceptable (LPTA) basis. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Factor 1: Technical Capability (includes key personnel) Factor 2: Past Performance Factor 3: Price

Factor 1: Technical Capability Offerors shall submit technical quote describing how the work will be completed and the type of equipment to be used.

Offerors shall provide a list of key personnel to be used on the project and their experience.

Factor 2: Past Performance Government shall utilize information obtained from the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) when evaluating the offeror’s past performance.

Factor 3: Price Offeror shall provide a completed price schedule.

SECTION E PROPOSAL EVALUATION

Factor 1 Technical Capability How well the offerors quote describes in narrative format how the work will be completed and the type of equipment to be used.

How well the offerors key personnel to be used on the project possess recent and relevant experience.

Factor 2 Past Performance Government reserves the right to consider information obtained from any other sources such as the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) when evaluating the offeror’s past performance.

In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available, the offeror will not be evaluated either favorably or unfavorably in this area, but instead will receive a neutral rating in the area of past performance.

Any derogatory past performance information obtained will be presented to the effected offeror, allowing that offeror an opportunity to respond with mitigating facts. Proposals receiving unsatisfactory and marginal ratings may be eliminated from further consideration.

Factor 3 Price Price will be evaluated to determine it is fair and reasonable.

The Government intends to award without discussions but shall retain the right to hold discussions if necessary.

SECTION F INSPECTION, ACCEPTANCE, PAYMENT

F.1.1 INSPECTION

F.1.2 Spray nozzles of the distribution mechanism shall be inspected at sufficient intervals to insure proper functioning and even distribution of spray.

F.1.3 Seed openings of the distribution mechanism shall be inspected at sufficient intervals to insure proper functioning and even distribution of seed.

F.1.4 Where skips or insufficient application are documented during “on the ground inspections” by the COR, retreatment will be required at no extra cost to the Government.

F.2.0 ACCEPTANCE

F.2.1 Acceptance will be based upon the satisfactory completion of the requirements in Section C.1.2 and C.1.4.

F.2.2 The COR and the Contractor will agree daily upon the quantity of spray used/acreage sprayed and both sign-off on the inspection form.

F.3.0 PAYMENT

F.3.1 Invoicing – Invoice(s) will be submitted in accordance with the Internet Payment Platform (IPP) Clause.

F.3.2 Award will be a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order. Payment for treatments will be based on the actual number of acres treated as applied according to the contract specifications within designated project boundaries and in accordance with Section C.1.2 and C.1.4.

F.3.3 Payment for each item will be made on an inspected and completion per acre basis.

SECTION G Treatment Area Map image1.jpg image2.png image3.png image4.jpg