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STATEMENT OF WORK

FY21 Dry Creek Basin Fence Replacement Project, Dry Creek Basin, CO

FY 2021

Contents

SECTION A - DESCRIPTION – STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES

A.1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A.1.1 – PROJECT OBJECTIVES

A.1.2 - LOCATION OF PROJECT

A.1.3 – SCOPE OF CONTRACT

A.1.4 - DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A.1.5 - CONTRACT PERIOD

A.1.6 DEFINITIONS

SECTION A.2 – TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

A.2.1 - BLM WILL FURNISH OR PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING

A.2.2 - CONTRACTOR WILL FURNISH

A.2.3 - ACCESS

A.2.4 – OPERATIONS PLAN

A.2.5 - COR/PI

A.2.6 - ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

A.2.8 - FIRE STIPULATIONS

A.2.9 - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

A.2.10 - PROTECTION

A.2.11 - REMEASUREMENT

A.2.12 - ROAD MAINTENAINCE

A.2.13 - SAFETY

A.2.14 - INJURIES AND DAMAGE

A.2.15 - SIMULTANEOUS USE OF AREA

A.2.16 - SPARK ARRESTERS

A.2.17 - STATUS REPORT

A.2.18 - ARCHAEOLOGICAL OR CULTURAL DISCOVERIES

A.3 - CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTION SYSTEM

A.4 - GOVERNMENT INSPECTIONS

A.4.1 Work Quality Percentage

A.5 -ACCEPTANCE

A.5.1 Unit Basis

A.5.2 Acceptable Quality Level

A.5.3 - Unsatisfactory Work Quality

A.6 - REINSPECTION

A.7 - PAYMENT

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

B. 1 - KEY PERSONNEL

B.1.2 Substitutions

B.2 - PREWORK CONFERENCE

B.3 SAFETY PLAN

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION C - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

C.1 –Project Area Map

C.2 –Project Map

C.3 – Project Area Photos

SECTION A - DESCRIPTION – STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES

A.1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A.1.1 – PROJECT OBJECTIVES

The objective of the Dry Creek Basin FY21 Dry Creek Basin Fence Replacement project is to remove approximately 1.52 miles (8,030 feet) of existing barbed wire fencing and reconstruct the 1.52 miles

(8,030 feet) of fence to meet BLM wildlife friendly fence requirements. The project will also remove .99 miles (5,236 feet) of unused wood post fencing. The Tres Rios Field Office will be responsible for administering the project. The projects purpose is to improve habitat for Gunnison Sage -Grouse by removing perches for raptors and corvids and to decrease the risk of collision.

The project consists of removal and reconstruction of 8,030 feet of fencing. The existing fence is wood posts and 5 or 6-strand barbed wire and some woven wire. Contractors are to provide all labor, supplies, and equipment to remove existing fencing and construct new fence to BLM standards.

The contractor will provide for transportation of all equipment to and from the work sites.

The BLM will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Award of this contract will be on a low price technically acceptable basis. The following evaluation factors will be used in determining contract award.

1. Experience: experience in constructing fence of similar size and scope

2. Past performance: past performance in performing fence construction of similar size and scope.

3. Price. The non-price factors are of equal importance. The non-price factors, when combined, shall be weighted approximately equal to price. Among offers considered technically acceptable, price will be the deciding factor.

5. Three references of past performance same type of work in the same type of terrain must be included with the contractor’s proposals. Contracting Officer may conduct past performance interviews.

A.1.2 - LOCATION OF PROJECT

The project is located in Dry Creek Basin (Map 1). The project can be accessed from Dove Creek (south of project) or Naturita (north of the project), Colorado, on Hwy 141. Traveling on Hwy 141, at San

Miguel County Road U29, turn west. Stay on road U29W for approximately 4 miles to the intersection of

San Miguel County Road U29 and 25R, turn south for 1.5 miles and arrive at the east end of the fence to be replaced. (see Project Location Map).

A.1.3 – SCOPE OF CONTRACT

The Contractor shall develop and submit a Construction Plan and Schedule to accomplish the project objectives and organize and direct all of the equipment and personnel needed to fully accomplish the work. The contractor shall furnish all technical expertise, labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals necessary to complete the work required. The Construction Plan and

Schedule will be agreed upon by both parties and incorporated into the contract. All changes to the

Construction Plan will be agreed to prior to the changes taking effect.

The contractor shall be required to:

1. Provide a Construction Plan and Schedule. See section C.1.2.1

2. Provide a Quality Control Plan. See section C.3.

3. Provide a Safety Plan. See section C.2.13.

C.1.3.1 The Construction Plan and Schedule shall include as a minimum the following items:

Schedule for completion of objectives, personnel and equipment involved.

A.1.4 - DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A.1.4.1 – Site Tour

A site tour is scheduled for June 2, 2021 at 10:00 at the Basin Store in Basin, Colorado. To get to the Basin Store travel on Hwy. 141, from Dove Creek (south of project) or Naturita (north of the project), Colorado. The Basin Store is located at the intersection of Hwy 141 and San Miguel County Road U29 (lat 38.065708, long -108.537374 WGS 84).

General

• All wire on the existing fence will be removed and properly disposed of at metal recycling facility or landfill.

• Existing wood posts may be pulled, pushed over and broken at ground level, or cut no more than 6 inches above ground level. Posts may be left in place or hauled off at the contractor’s expense. If broken off post must be broken cleanly and not pose a hazard to wildlife or livestock.

• New fencing will be installed to the following specifications:

• H-braces will be installed where H-braces currently exist, as identified in the maps, or as needed for drainage crossings. All vertical wood posts will be coned on the top (figure 1)

Figure 1 - Example - H-brace Configuration

• 5 ½‘ Steel white-topped t-posts will be 10 feet apart

• 6’ x 4” Wood posts will be placed every 60 feet starting from an H-brace, coned on the top, buried a at least 24” deep.

• 6” diameter pressure treated wood posts are to be used for all H-braces.

• No wood or metal stays will be required. Wood stays may be used in the construction of the gates.

The fence will consist of 4 strands: the top three strands will be barbed wire and the bottom wire will be smooth wire. From the ground level the 1st strand (smooth) will be at least 16” from ground level, 2nd strand (barbed) will be 24 inches from ground level, 3rd strand will be 30 inches from ground level, and the 4th strand will be 42” from ground level.

Figure 2 – Wire spacing requirements o Barbed wire will be galvanized 2 pt, 4inch, 12 ½ gauge, ASTMA A-121, Class 1 o Smooth wire will be galvanized, barbless, twisted 2 ply, 12 ½ gauge, ASTMA A-121, Class 1.

o Gates will be installed where gates currently exist. See fence detail map.

o All materials need to be new materials.

o Wood posts must be pressure treated and coned on one end, installed cone end up.

o Brush along the fence line will be removed by the contractor as needed to facilitate fence installation.

o Replacement fencing will follow the existing fence location.

o All existing metal T-posts will need to be pulled and piled at a designated location along the fence line.

Figure 3 - example gate configuration

Wet Period Restrictions

• BLM “all-weather” roads with a gravel or paved surface can be operated on during most weather conditions except extremely wet periods. All other roads are native surface on State and BLM lands. Travel on native surface roads and off-road with equipment is restricted when the soil is saturated. Soils are too wet when the moisture content exceeds the plastic limit. If soils within 6 inches of the surface can be rolled into threads 3 millimeters in diameter without breaking or crumbling the soils are too wet for operations. If the soils are saturated such that ruts 4 inches or deeper and 10 feet long are created by heavy vehicles, the Contractor shall cease operations in that area. If conditions persists, the COR may suspend the Contract until the soils dry out or freeze. If the Contract is suspended due to wet conditions, the Government is not responsible for additional mobilization costs.

Other Specifications for Task 1

All of the activities associated with this project shall be conducted in such a manner that there shall not be any adverse impact to the following resources listed.

Protection of Improvements, Survey Monuments, and Sensitive Areas

• The Contractor(s) shall avoid any damage to improvements such as, but not limited to, fences, gates, utility poles, survey markers or monuments, survey witness trees and cultural sites. The

Contractor will be required to repair or pay fair market value to replace any damaged improvements.

• All monuments will be marked with blue flagging. Other avoidance areas will be marked with white flagging.

Cultural

• The Project Area will be surveyed for all cultural sites prior to mechanical operations, however should any heritage or cultural sites be discovered during operations, the Contractor should immediately stop treatment in that area and contact the COR who will notify the Field Office

Archeologist.

Noxious Weeds

• The Contractor shall insure all equipment moved onto Public Land is free of soil, seeds and vegetative matter or other debris that could contain or hold seeds. The Contractor shall employ whatever cleaning methods are necessary to insure compliance, and shall notify the COR prior to moving each piece of equipment onto Public land. Notification will include identifying the location of the equipment’s most recent operations. Arrangements will be made for the Public Land Representative to inspect each piece of equipment prior to it being moved onto Public land. (Note: “Equipment” includes all machinery except for log trucks, chip vans, pickup trucks, cars, or other vehicles primarily for transport of personnel.)

Fire Extinguisher and Tools on Equipment

• While in use, each internal combustion engine including tractors, trucks, dozers, hydro-axes, welders, generators, stationary engines, or comparable powered equipment shall be provided with at least the following:

1. One fire extinguisher, at least 5#ABC with an Underwriters Laboratory (UL) rating of 3A - 40BC, or greater. Extinguisher shall be mounted so as to be readily available for use (not locked in a tool box or chained to a seat, for example)

2. One shovel, sharp, size “O” or larger, round-pointed with an overall length of at least 48 inches.

3. One axe, sharp, double bit 3½#, or one sharp pulaski.

• It is prohibited to operate or use any internal or external combustion engine, on any timber, brush, or grass covered land, including trails traversing such land, without a spark arrester maintained in effective working order and meeting guidelines set forth in National Wildfire Coordinating Group

Publication NFES 1363 and 2363.

A.1.5 - CONTRACT PERIOD

Work cannot be started until July 1, 2020 and will need to be completed by December 1, 2020.

A.1.6 DEFINITIONS

CO – Contracting Officer

COR – Contracting Officers’ Representative

COR/PI - either the COR or the PI

Muddy – Soil moisture conditions high enough for equipment to leave ruts over 1.5 inches in depth from the natural ground level.

PI – Project Inspector

SECTION A.2 – TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

A.2.1 - BLM WILL FURNISH OR PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING

1. The location for the ends the project fence, location of required H-braces, locations gates and corners.

Ends of the fence to be replaced will be marked with orange plastic surveyors flagging.

2. Provide maps and descriptions of the area, and go with the operator around the boundary of the area.

3. Conduct on-site inspections by the PI/COR.

A.2.2 - CONTRACTOR WILL FURNISH

1. All materials, tools, and equipment to complete the project to specifications. This includes the knowledge necessary to complete the project to specifications identified in the statement of work .

2. Any and all necessary parts or equipment to maintain the tools in a safe operating condition.

3. Transportation for equipment and operators to and from the site.

4. Repair and maintenance of equipment.

5. An English speaking authorized representative on site at all times when working.

A.2.3 - ACCESS

Access is provided to the project location along San Miguel County Road U29 and 22W then onto lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management.

A.2.4 – OPERATIONS PLAN

Prior to the commencement of operations, the Contractor shall obtain from the COR written approval of a written operations plan commensurate with the terms and conditions of the contract which shall include measures needed to assure protection of the environment and watershed. All thinning and clearing shall be done in accordance with the plan.

Work must be done in a systematic manner, beginning at one end of the project area and working through it in a logical manner prescribed in the operations plan.

A.2.4.1 CAMPING AND WORKSITE CONDITIONS

The contractor or his employees, upon documented permission from the CO/COR, may establish temporary work camps on public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management. Camps shall be kept tidy and free of refuse. These camps may consist of mobile trailers, pickup campe rs, tent trailers, or tents. The contractor will be required to rehabilitate the camping area to the satisfaction of the CO/COR. Camps are subject to all fire restrictions placed by state, county or federal authorities.

A.2.4.2 MIGRANT SEASONAL AGRICULTURAL WORKERS PROTECTION ACT REGISTRATION

As set forth in Title 29, Part 500 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural

Worker Protection, the Contractor shall maintain all necessary U.S. Department of Labor registrations during the performance period of this contract. Failure to maintain a valid registration is grounds for termination of this contract.

In compliance with the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act, the Contractor shall provide the following to meet minimum safety and health standards for housing employees when camping on Federal lands:

a. A shelter to provide protection from the elements. Where heat adequate for weather conditions is not provided, other arrangements should be made to protect the workers from the cold.

b. Sanitary facilities for storing food. Ice chests or coolers, with ice supply made from potable water replenished as necessary, to meet the requirement for storage of perishable food items.

c. An adequate and convenient potable water supply, approved by the appropriate health authority, in each camp for drinking and cooking purposes. As an alternative, commercial bottled water may be used.

d. Toilet and hand washing facilities adequate for the capacity of the camp, at not less than a 1:15 ratio, supplied with adequate toilet paper. Such facilities shall be maintained in a sanitary condition and shall be on site and serviceable prior to any camping.

e. Fly-tight, rodent-tight, impervious, cleanable or single service containers to be used for the storage of garbage. Such containers shall be kept clean and emptied when full.

f. Basic first aid supplies under the charge of a person trained to administer first aid.

g. A laundry tray or tub for every 30 workers, or transportation, at least weekly, to a commercial

Laundromat for all workers.

A.2.5 - COR/PI

COR/PI – Nathaniel West

Supervisory Wildlife Biologist

Office - (970) 882-1128

Cellular- (970) 749-1809

A.2.6 - ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

A.2.6.1 - Surface Conditions

Crew carriers (vehicles) shall not be operated when the road is muddy or if on site moisture

(rain/snow/hail/etc.) events exceed 0.25 inch in 1 hour or .75" in 24 hours, the COR may require a halt to traffic until the roads dry enough (or freeze) so that damage by vehicles does not occur. When/If such conditions are encountered, the Contractor shall stop work and immediately notify the COR/PI.

A.2.6.2 - Any damage to roads caused by the contractor will be repaired by the contractor to the satisfaction of the COR.

A.2.6.3 - Contractor shall clean-up all generated litter and dispose of it at an approved sanitary landfill or other location and in a manner approved by the CO/COR.

A.2.6.4 – No work will occur from December 1 through June 30, annually.

A.2.8 - FIRE STIPULATIONS

A.2.8.1. Fire Period and Closed Season

Specific fire prevention measures are listed below and shall be effective for the period April 1 to October

19, which is the defined fire season start and stop dates for the area, of each year. The Bureau of Land

Management may change the dates of said period by advance written notice if justified by unusual weather or other conditions. Required tools and equipment shall be kept in serviceable condition and immediately available for initial attack on fires.

A.2.8.2. Substitute Measures

The Contracting Officer Representative may by written notice authorize, substitute measures or equipment or may waive specific requirements during periods of low fire danger.

A.2.8.3. Emergency Measures

The Bureau of Land Management may require emergency measures, including the necessary shutting down of equipment or portions of operations in the project area during periods of fire emergency created by hazardous climatic conditions or when the implementation of Fire Restrictions require.

A.2.8.4. Fire Control

The Contractor shall, independently and in cooperation with the BLM, take all reasonable action to prevent and suppress fires in the project area. Independent initial action shall be prompt and shall include the use of all personnel and equipment available in the project area.

For the purpose of fighting wildland fires on or in the vicinity of the project, which are not caused by the

Contractor's operations, the Contractor shall place employees and equipment temporarily at the disposal of the BLM. Any individual hired by the BLM will be employed in accordance with the

Interagency Pay Plan for Emergency Firefighters. The BLM will compensate the Contractor for equipment rented, at firefighting equipment rates common in the area.

A.2.8.5. Compliance with State Forest Laws

Listing of specific fire precautionary measures herein is not intended to relieve the Contractor in any way from compliance with the State Fire Laws covering fire prevention and suppression equipment, applicable to operations under this contract, permit or license.

A.2.8.6. Fire Precautions

Specific fire precautionary measures are as follows:

a. Smoking and Open Fires

The Contractor shall not allow open fires on the project area without advance permission in writing from the Contracting Officer Representative.

Unless restricted by State Law or Federal Regulations, smoking shall be permitted only in such portions of the project area that are free of flammable material. Smokers shall smoke in such a position that any burning material will fall within a cleared area, and shall extinguish and press out in mineral soil all burning material before leaving the cleared area.

b. Fire Extinguishers and Equipment, on Trucks, Tractors, etc.

All power-driven equipment operated by the Contractor on public land, except portable fire pumps, shall be equipped with one fire extinguisher having a UL rating of at least 5 B, C and one "D" handled or long handled round point shove.

In addition, each motor patrol, truck and passenger-carrying vehicle shall be equipped with a double-bit axe or Pulaski, 3-1/2 pounds or larger. Equipment shall be kept in a serviceable condition and shall be readily available.

c. Power Saws

Each gasoline power saw operator shall be equipped with a pressurized chemical fire extinguisher of not less than 8-ounce capacity by weight, and one long handled round point shovel, size "O" or larger. The extinguisher shall be kept in possession of the saw operator at all times. The shovel shall be accessible to the operator within 1 minute.

d. Extinguishers

One refill for each type or one extra extinguisher sufficient to replace each size extinguisher required on equipment shall be safely stored in the fire tool box or other agreed upon place on the project area that is protected and readily available.

e. Spark Arresters and Mufflers

Each internal combustion engine shall be equipped with a spark arrester meeting either (1) USDA

Standard 5100-1a, or (2) appropriate Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) recommended practice

J335(b) and J350(a) as now or hereafter amended unless it is:

(1) Equipped with a turbine-driven supercharger such as the turbocharger. There shall be no exhaust bypass.

(2) A passenger-carrying vehicle or light truck, or medium truck up to 40,000 GVW, used on roads and equipped with a factory designed muffler complete with baffles and an exhaust system in good working condition.

Exhaust equipment described in this Subsection, including spark arresters and mufflers, shall be properly installed and constantly maintained in serviceable condition.

A.2.8.7. Additional Fire Precautions

If determined that fire danger is class III the Contractor will be required to:

a. Partial Hoot owl - The following may operate only between the hours of ½ HOUR BEFORE SUNRISE and 2 P.M. local time:

(1) power saws

(2) welding or cutting of metal

(3) any other spark-emitting operation not specifically mentioned

b. Additional Fire Precautionary Measure 1 - Tank Truck

The Contractor shall provide a tank truck or trailer, containing not less than 300 gallons of water, during yarding, loading, land clearing, right-of-way clearing, roller crushing, hydro-axing, and mechanical treatment of slash. Such tank truck or trailer shall be maintained in a serviceable condition and located within 10 minutes, round trip, from each project area during fire period and closed season.

The tank truck or trailer shall be equipped with a pump capable of discharging 20 gallons of water per minute, using a 1/4 inch nozzle tip, through a 50 foot length of rubber lined hose. In addition, 500 feet of serviceable fabric jacket rubber lined hose of not less than 1 inch outside diameter, fitted with a nozzle capable of discharging a straight stream of 1/4 inch diameter and a spray pattern shall be immediately available for use. The tank, pump and at least 250 feet of hose and nozzle shall be connected and ready for use at all times.

If a trailer is used, it shall be equipped with a hitch to facilitate prompt movement. A serviceable tow vehicle shall be immediately available for attachment to the trailer and must meet the time requirements stated above. Such truck or trailer shall be equipped to operate for a minimum of 8 hours.

Tank truck or trailer shall be available from the start of work to the end of the Fire Watch/Fire Security service.

c. Fire Security

The Contractor shall designate a person who shall perform fire security services listed below on the project area and vicinity. The designated person shall be capable of operating the Contractor's communications and firefighting equipment specified in the contract, excluding helicopters, and of directing the activities of the Contractor's personnel on forest fires. In lieu of having the designated person perform the required supervisory duties, the Contractor may provide another person meeting the qualifications stated above to direct the activities of the Contractor's personnel and equipment during all firefighting activities.

Services described shall be for at least 2 HOURS from the time the Contractor's Operations are shut down. For the purposes of this provision, personnel servicing equipment and their vehicles or who are engaged in cutting or welding metal are not considered on fire security. Fire security services shall consist of moving throughout the operation area or areas constantly looking, reporting and taking suppression action on any fires detected. Where possible, the designated person shall observe inaccessible portions of remote operating areas from vantage points within or adjacent to project work.

d. Communications

The Contractor shall provide adequate two-way communication facilities to report a fire to Bureau of

Land Management within 15 minutes of detection. FCC Regulations prohibit commercial use of Citizen

Band (CB) radios. (CB's are not considered adequate two-way communications.) Such communications shall be operable during periods of operation of power-driven equipment, including the time fire security is required.

8. General Shutdown-all Operations Suspended

If fire danger is severe, the Contractor may be asked to suspend work.

A.2.9 - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

A.2.9.1 Use of Hazardous Materials and/or petroleum products requires that all appropriate State and

Federal Regulations be complied with including, but not limited to, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on hand and use of necessary Personal Protective Clothing (PPE).

A.2.9.2. On-site disposal of Hazardous Materials or Waste including hydrocarbons is not authorized. On-site disposal will subject the contractor to at least the cost of reclamation and the appropriate disposal of contaminated soil.

A.2.9.3. Incidental (de minimus) leaks from fittings, gaskets or ruptured hoses will not subject the contractor to remedial requirements. They will be considered to be normal and unavoidable losses.

Continual leaks will be noted on inspection reports and correction through maintenance required.

A.2.9.4. Maintenance and repair operations that require the draining of engines or hydraulic systems may be conducted on site only if the fluids are captured, containerized, and removed from public lands for proper disposal.

A.2.10 - PROTECTION

The contractor is required to protect cadastral survey markers (brasscaps), bench marks, project markers, bearing trees and other markers and stakes from damage or removal. In case of destruction or removal by the contractor, they will be replaced by the government and the actual cost of replacement deducted from payments due the contractor.

A.2.11 - REMEASUREMENT

Re-measurement

A.2.12 - ROAD MAINTENAINCE

There is no intent in this contract to require road maintenance except to repair any damage that occurs by the contractor on non-county roads or by those in his employ. Should damage occur, sections

A.2.12.1 & A2.12.2 will apply.

A.2.12.1 The contractor shall maintain the cross section of dirt or graveled roads as existed prior to this contract by blading and shaping the road surface and shoulders. Banks shall not be undercut.

Established berms shall be maintained and additional berms shall be placed where needed to protect fills as directed by the COR/PI.

A.2.12.2 The contractor shall perform all road clean-up including removal of bank slough, slides, and fallen timber, which can practicably be accomplished by a motor patrol grader equipped with a front end blade, rubber-tired front end bucket loader, or comparable equipment, and by the use of hand tools. When working conditions dictate end haul of material, the distance and the quantity of material required to be moved shall be limited to what is reasonable and practicable without the use of additional equipment.

A.2.12.3 There shall be no snow plowing without prior approval of the CO/COR

A.2.13 - SAFETY

A.2.13.1 Safety Plan Required The Contractor shall prepare a Safety Plan that addresses the specific hazards of the work site and shall include working in areas of dead trees and falling debris. The

Contractor shall identify the specific conditions that she/he considers is a hazard. The Safety Plan shall also address the personal protective equipment and mitigating measures the Contractor will employ to increase safety on the worksite. Additionally, a plan of action for an emergency event shall be included in the Safety Plan.

A.2.14 - INJURIES AND DAMAGE

The Contractor, in his operations under this contract, shall not do or omit to do anything by which act or omission any person or property may be injured or damaged and shall indemnify and save the United

States harmless from any claim, demand, action, or damages on account of any personal injury or property damage arising by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by the Contractor, his contractors, subcontractors, or the employees of any of them.

A.2.15 - SIMULTANEOUS USE OF AREA

If the CO or Field Office Manager determines that other uses of the contact area will not seriously interfere with the operations of the contractor, he may issue permits, leases, or contracts for the simultaneous use of the contract area by others.

A.2.16 - SPARK ARRESTERS

It is prohibited to operate or use any internal or external combustion engine, on any timber, brush, or grass covered land, including trails traversing such land, without a spark arrester maintained in effective working order and meeting guidelines set forth in National Wildfire Coordinating Group Publication

NFES 1363 and 2363.

A.2.17 - STATUS REPORT

Provided an onsite visit has not occurred during the period, the contractor is required to report status of work when any special situations or problems are encountered or once a week (whichever is less). These reports may be made by telephone to the PI/COR. In the event of extreme weather the Contracting

Officer will determine the best course of action based on comments from both the Contractor and

PI/COR.

A.2.18 - ARCHAEOLOGICAL OR CULTURAL DISCOVERIES

If in connection with operations under this contract the Contractor, his subcontractors, or the employees of any of them, discovers, encounters, or becomes aware of any objects or sites of cultural value on the contract area such as historical or prehistorical ruins, human remains, graves or grave markers, fossils, or artifacts, the Contractor shall immediately suspend all operations in the vicinity of the cultural value and shall notify the COR of the findings. Operations may resume at the discovery site upon receipt of written instructions and authorization by the COR.

A.3 - CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTION SYSTEM

The Contractor shall propose and adopt a quality control inspection system to ensure that the work is progressing in compliance with specifications. Complete records of all inspection work performed by the

Contractor shall be maintained and made available to the Government during the contract performance.

A.4 - GOVERNMENT INSPECTIONS

The Government will make periodic inspections as a basis for payments and recommendations for adjustments in work quality while work is in progress.

Performance Work Statement

Performance Standard

(Acceptable Quality Level)

Monitoring Methods

Effect Of Not Meeting Performance Standard

Wire Spacing 90% of measurements along checked along the length of the fence meet fence standards

Visual inspection and measurement

Move wire to correct spacing at no additional cost to the Government

Post Spacing 95% of t-posts checked along the length of the fence meet fence standards

Visual inspection and measurement

Add t-posts to meet correct spacing at no additional cost to the government

Stubble height. 95% of wood posts removed are less than 6 inches above ground. No posts are broken and sharp.

Visual inspection and measurement of height.

Remove remaining post at no additional cost to the Government.

H-Brace Construction

100% of H-braces meet the design criteria. Correct number of H-braces for length of fence to include additional identified in section A.1.4

Visual Inspection Construct to specifications identified at no additional cost to the Government

A.4.1 Work Quality Percentage

When a succinct area (unit) is complete and ready for inspection, the contractor shall request a final inspection. Inspection requests shall be in writing and pursuant to FAR 52.246-4 shall include results of

Contractor’s quality inspections. Inspection of completed units will not occur until such notification is received. Inspections will be completed within ten (10) calendar days after the notice is received for each item. If a formal request for an item inspection is within the ten (10) working days since the previous request, the time will not start until the time for the previous inspection expires.

A visual inspection will be completed by the COR or PI. If there is concern regarding the quality of the work a quantitative inspection will be completed. Quantitative inspections will be made on a series of points located along the work unit, as determined by the project inspector. Sufficient points will be taken to obtain an accurate description of the work completed.

At each inspection point wire spacing will be measured, the height of the nearest removed post will be documented, and the distance between t-posts will be measured. All H-braces along the length of the fence will be visually inspected for compliance with design specifications.

The work quality percentage is derived from data developed from inspection plots.

Work quality is determined by dividing the total number of points earned by the total number of points possible (3 x number of plots taken). This rate multiplied by 100 equals the work quality percentage.

Each plot is worth a total of 3 points: 1 point for wire spacing, 1 point for post removal, 1 point for post spacing. If 20 inspection points are chosen, the max score (100%) would be 60.

A.5 -ACCEPTANCE

A.5.1 Unit Basis Work will be accepted or rejected on a project basis.

A.5.2 Acceptable Quality Level

Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) - A minimum AQL of 85 percent WQP is required.

A.5.3 - Unsatisfactory Work Quality

A.5.3.1 - Based on inspection results, if units fall below the AQL of 85 percent, or if the fence is not straight following the existing fence line, the CO will immediately notify the Contractor in writing and instruct the Contractor to improve the quality of the work. If the quality of the work is not raised to the

AQL of 85 percent or the cut/damaged tree percent reduced to five or less after written notification, the

CO may issue a suspend work order to resolve the problem, during which time contract performance time will continue to run

A.6 - REINSPECTION

When units fall below the AQL of 85 percent, rework may be required. When instructed by the COR, the

Contractor shall rework the project for reinspection by the Government. If the project again fails to meet the AQL of 85 percent, the CO has the option of accepting the unit at the work quality percent calculated from inspection points or of ordering the Contractor to rework the unit again. If the CO elects to accept the unit at the work quality percent calculated after rework, the Contractor will be paid based on the results of the reinspection. The Contractor shall be charged for all the Government's reinspection costs.

A.7 - PAYMENT

Payment will be based on the Government's inspection results. The Contractor's inspection results are to be used as a guide for the Contractor's use in complying with contract specifications and not as a basis for payment. Payment will be made for completed units, for the actual number of acres completed, inspected and accepted by the Government, less the adjustment in payment based on the work quality level percentage, if any. If the work quality level equals or exceeds 95 percent before rework, full payment (100%) will be made for the number of acres inspected and accepted by the

Government on the project.

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

B. 1 - KEY PERSONNEL

The Contractor shall assign to this contract key personnel that list may include the following:

• CONTRACTOR REPRESENTATIVE

• FOREMAN

• INSPECTOR

B.1.2 Substitutions

The Contractor shall make no substitutions of key personnel without notifying the Contracting Officer within a reasonable timeframe and in advance, and shall submit justification (including proposed substitutions) in sufficient detail to permit evaluation of the impact on the contract. Proposed substitutes should have comparable qualifications to those of the persons being replaced.

• The Contractor shall make no diversion of key personnel without the written consent of the

Contracting Officer.

• The contract will be modified to reflect any approved changes of key personnel.

• The Contractor's contractor representative shall be fully conversant in the English language.

B.2 - PREWORK CONFERENCE

Prior to commencement of work, the Contractor shall attend a meeting to discuss the contract terms, work performance requirements, and safety. Also at this meeting such items as work progress schedule, quality control, camping/worksite plan, and fire prevention plans shall be finalized in writing.

B.3 SAFETY PLAN

The Contractor shall prepare a Safety Plan that addresses the specific hazards of the work site and shall include working in areas of falling debris. The Contractor shall identify the specific conditions that she/he considers is a hazard. The Safety Plan shall also address the personal protective equipment and mitigating measures the Contractor will employ to increase safety on the worksite. Additionally, a plan of action for an emergency event shall be included in the Safety Plan. (See also C.2.13.1)PART II -

CONTRACT CLAUSES

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER

ATTACHMENTS

SECTION C - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

C.1 Project Area Map

C.2 Project Map

C.3 Photos

C.1 –Project Area Map

C.2 –Project Maps

C.3 – Project Area Photos

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