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STATEMENT OF WORK

Prescribed Fire and Fuels Reduction Work

SHELDON-HART MOUNTAIN NWRC

LAKEVIEW, OR

August 25, 2022

1. GENERAL

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Region 1, Sheldon-Hart Mountain National Wildlife Refuge Complex is seeking an experienced vendor to assist in the implementation of hazardous fuels reduction through prescribed fire and follow up seeding.

2. SCOPE

Prescribed Fire/ Fuels Treatment Modules will be ordered for a single or possibly multiple units within the Sheldon- Hart Mountain NWRC boundaries when conducting prescribed fire and needs assistance in one or more prescribed fire operations. These operations include the following: ignition assistance, holding assistance, burned unit patrol, mop-up of burned unit(s), and re-seeding of burned units. Prescribed Fire Module will be ordered for all types of prescribed fire preparations and operations until the fire is declared out.

Depending on project needs, we may order multiple 5-Person Crew Modules to assist with prescribed burning on any of the projects.

Work days will average 8 to 10 hours per day, but may range from as few as 3 hours and shall not exceed 16 hours per day.

3. PLACE, DELIVERY, AND PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

3.1 PROJECT LOCATION: Multiple locations within Lake (OR), Washoe, and Humboldt Counties (NV).

3.2 DIRECTIONS TO PROJECT UNITS: Maps and directions will be given when the CO/COR makes notification to the vendor when they are needed for prescribed fire assistance.

3.3 10/01/2022 thru 9/30/2023 but will be flexible due to weather, access, Sage Grouse restrictions and fuel conditions

4. DELIVERABLES

4.1. Invoice for payment within 30 days of completed work.

5. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

5.1. The work shall be accepted when all the work is completed as described here within and in accordance with any contract documents. Work will be inspected to assure compliance with the contract documents, but quality control and adherence to all contract requirements is the responsibility of the contractor, as further described in CFR 52.246-12, “Inspection of Construction”.

6. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIALS

6.1. USFWS will make available drip torches and burn fuel for implementation of prescribed fire operations.

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6.2. USFWS may provide housing for crews in Refuge living quarters. For burning and seeding operations on Hart Mountain NAR housing will be provided in the form of government housing. Due to the location of the operations on Sheldon, lodging will be paid for by contractor in Lakeview, OR.

6.3. The vendor will provide transportation of crews to and from the project sites. The USFWS will utilize government equipment such as UTVs for moving of personnel in remote hard to access project areas.

6. AVAILABILITY

6.3. Due to the work being weather dependent, work may be needed 7 days a week to meet objectives. The

FMO or other agency representative will coordinate with contractor to schedule needed time and meeting place prior to any work being completed by the contractor.

8. TECHNICAL COORDINATOR

Andrew Taylor, Fire Management Officer Andrew_taylor@fws.gov Sheldon-Hart Mountain NWR Complex 20995 Rabbit Hill Road Lakeview, OR 97630 541-947-3315 X1005 541-219-1205 (Cell)

9. CONTRACTING OFFICER

Shanen Fox, CO Construction/AE Operations U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service shanen_fox@fws.gov Office: (503) 736-4469 https://outlook.office365.com/mail/options/mail/shanen_fox@fws.gov

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TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

A. This document contains supplemental technical requirements to the Statement of Work for construction of U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service infrastructure projects in Regions 1, 7, & 8 (Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California, Nevada, Alaska, Hawaii & other Pacific Islands).

B. Provide all management, supervision, field-engineering, quality-control, labor, equipment, materials and supplies necessary to perform work described in the statement of work.

C. Conduct site visits, and working meetings, conference calls, and other activities as necessary to accomplish the work in a timely and efficient manner.

1.2 DEFINITIONS (for the purposes of this document)

A. Contracting Officer (CO) is defined as a the USFWS person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the United States of America.

B. COR is the Contracting Officer’s Representative who is explicitly designated in writing by the CO.

C. Contractor is the business entity that is contractually-responsible to the USFWS for accomplishment of the project Work.

D. Government means Owner, Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer’s Representative, or U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

E. Performance Specifications are specifications that state what the required results will be with measurable or observable criteria for verifying compliance.

F. USFWS or FWS means United States Department of Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service.

1.3 PROJECT LOCATION AND ACCESS

A. Project location(s) is described in the project Statement of Work.

B. Access:

1. The Contractor shall identify suitable access routes to the work site(s) that are agreeable to the USFWS refuge / hatchery project leader and the COR.

2. Identify and comply with any associated use requirements and restrictions. Verify with Field Station if roads are in “Open” or “Closed” status prior to using.

3. Site access may be difficult in some instances.

C. Any roads, parking lots, trails, and walkways subject to interference by the work shall be kept open in a manner that provides for safe public use.

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1.4 TECHNICAL PROCEDURES

A. General: Comply with the requirements contained in this document unless explicitly indicated otherwise in a project-specific Statement of Work.

B. Contractor is responsible for the proper performance of the Work and shall correct, at no additional expense, to the Government any errors or omissions in connection with such performance.

C. Hazardous Materials: Notify COR immediately of any potential hazardous materials discovered on-site.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Obtain transmittal form “FWS R1-67, Rev. 10/93”, and use for transmitting all submittals.

B. Processing Time: Allow the government 14 calendar days for review of submittals. Time shall commence upon the COR’s receipt of the submittal. Any resubmittal will require another 14 days of review time.

1.6 HOUSING AND TEMPORARY FACILITIES

a. Housing for workers and campsites are not available on site unless explicitly indicated otherwise in the Scope of Work.

PART 2 PROJECT EXECUTION

2.1 GENERAL

A. Project work will be accomplished via the project-specific Work Statement to convey the unique aspects of the project.

B. Federally listed illegal drugs are not permitted on the jobsite or any Federal property, regardless of State laws.

2.2 PAYMENT

A. 5 work-days prior to sending to the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), submit a draft invoice to COR for review and concurrence.

B. Proposed fees for construction costs are based on quantities and unit rates as a means to document price reasonableness, and as a tool of managing project price.

C. Unless explicitly approved otherwise and prior to incurring cost:

1. Submit a certified invoice (with signature and date) that clearly indicates the contract number, task order number, USFWS field station name, project name, Contractor name/address/contact person and phone number/email, sequential invoice number, inclusive dates for work invoiced, original contract dollar amount, any contract modification dollar amounts issued to date, grand total contract amount, total value earned to date, cumulative previous payments, net dollar amount due this invoice.

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3.4 NOXIOUS WEED / SPECIES / PATHOGEN CONTROL

A. Wash any equipment (and transport trucks) at an approved site prior to entering the project area. This is particularly important when transporting material or equipment from relatively distant areas.

3.5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

A. General: Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations. This condition applies to, but is not limited to, laws and regulations governing noise levels, air and water quality standards, erosion control, surface runoff, and cultural resources.

B. Cultural Resources: Immediately stop work if paleontological, archaeological or historical remains (including burials or skeletal material) are encountered, until work is permitted to resume by written order from the Contracting Officer. Notify the Inspector, COR, or Contracting Officer immediately. The Contracting Officer will notify the Regional Archaeologist so the provisions of 36 CFR 800.7 (Resources Discovered During Construction) and other relevant laws are followed. Work in other areas may proceed as approved by the Contracting Officer.

C. Hazardous Materials: Perform any hazardous materials work in strict accordance with governing hazardous materials regulations. Workers shall be knowledgeable and well trained in the handling of project-specific hazardous materials.

3.6 MATERIAL & EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTATION, HANDLING, AND STORAGE

A. Government-owned equipment is not available for Contractor’s use to accomplish any Work, and Government buildings and other facilities are not available for storage of Contractor’s materials, equipment, and tools.

B. Transport, handle, and store materials and equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s written instructions, and in a secure manner.

3.7 FINAL WALK THOUGH

A. The COR will perform final walk through as promptly as practicable.

B. The time required for such walk through and for making any corrections as a result thereof shall be included in the contract performance time.

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