Attachment 1 Stream Resto Perforamnce Work Statement.pdf

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

South Fork Skanâxheen Creek Stream Restoration

Performance Work Statement

South Fork Skanâxheen Creek Stream Restoration Performance Work Statement (PWS)

General Information

1.0 Background and Purpose: This is a non-personal services contract to complete stream restoration of approximately 1.0 mile of stream corridor and the adjoining floodplain on South Fork Skanâxheen (formerly Saginaw) Creek, and Shorty Creek, a tributary of Rowan Creek. This project involves sourcing and hauling whole trees including rootwads to designated staging areas, clearing vegetation on designated access routes, constructing log structures to restore fish habitat, and site cleanup.

The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Outline of Services: The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, management, tools, materials, equipment, facilities, transportation, and other items necessary to provide the services outlined below and described in this Performance Work Statement

(PWS).

1.2 Project Location:

1.2.1 The South Fork Skanâxheen Restoration project area is located on the northern portion of Kuiu Island, approximately 12 air miles southwest of Kake, Alaska and approximately 39 air miles northwest of Petersburg, Alaska. Various project components are accessed as follows: Road NFS 6404 from Milepost 3.4 to 3.6

1.2.2 National Forest System (NFS) road 6404 is the mainline road leaving the Rowan Bay Log Transfer Facility (LTF) and Forest Service administration sites. The portion of road requiring rehabilitation is from approximately MP 3.4 to MP 3.6 across the Rowan Creek floodplain, beginning approximately 3.4 miles from the Rowan Bay LTF on the western side of Kuiu Island (Figure 1).

1.2.3 Shorty Creek: Shorty Creek is approximately 5.0 miles from the Forest Service administrative site(s) in Rowan Bay (Figure 2). Drive north from Rowan Bay on NFS road 6404 for 4.0 miles to the junction with road NFS 6402 and turn left (north). Shorty Creek is approximately 1.0 mile north of this junction.

Approximately 30 trees (approximately 20 with rootwads attached) will be sourced from Site #1, located adjacent to NFS 6402 approximately 0.5 miles north of Shorty Creek (Figure 1). Approximately 180 trees (approximately 120 with rootwads attached) will be sourced from Site #2, located at the junction of road NFS 6402 and 46094, approximately 1.8 miles north of Shorty Creek on NFS 6402 (Figure 2). Instream restoration sites and access puncheon trails are located upstream and downstream of the bridge across the stream on NFS 6415 (Figure 3).

1.2.4 South Fork Skanâxheen Creek: South Fork Skanâxheen Creek is in the northeast portion of Kuiu Island, approximately 17.3 miles from the Forest Service administrative site(s) in Rowan Bay (Figure 4). Wood collection for building instream structures for this project will be sourced from the young growth stand adjacent to the restoration reach on the east bank of South Fork Skanâxheen Creek (Figure 4). Approximately 150 trees will be thinned from this stand with maximum tree spacing specifications defined according to harvest prescription. There will be no clearcut removal of trees in this stand.

1.3 Period of Performance (POP): All instream activities must be completed between July 1 - August 1 on Shorty Creek, and June 1 - July 15 on South Fork Skanâxheen Creek, and coordination with Forest Service is required prior to performance. These windows may vary slightly upon receipt of ADFG Title 16 permit.

Period of performance: Date of Award through 31 September 2024.

1.4 Government Regular Working Hours: The Government's regular working hours are from 0700 to 1700, five days per week, Monday through Friday, except observed Federal holidays. Exceptions to the regular hours of operation are detailed in subsequent sections of this PWS.

1.5 Federal Observed Holidays: The government observes the following holidays:

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day Juneteenth

1.6 Service Interruptions: If any services must be interrupted (even temporarily) due to maintenance of contract work, the Contractor shall notify the CO, and COR at least three (3) working days in advance. If the service is due to an emergency breakdown the Contractor shall notify the CO and COR as soon as practicable.

1.7 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart

42.5. The CO and/or COR shall meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the CO will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues.

1.8 Project Manager (PM): The Contractor shall provide a PM and designated alternate, as applicable, who has full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to this contract. The PM or alternate shall be on-site during the Government's regular working hours and shall be available on-site within one hour after the Government's regular working hours. The Contractor’s representative and alternate(s) must have a minimum of mid-level management, supervision, and operational experience, as well as be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. Notify the COR at least 10 workdays in advance of any subsequent change of personnel in this position.

Replacement personnel shall have the same level or better experience as the person being replaced.

1.9 Quality Control Program (QCP): The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective QCP to ensure services are performed in accordance with (IAW) this PWS.

The QCP must be forwarded to and accepted by the CO. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of deficiencies. The Contractor’s QCP is the means by which the Contractor assures that the work complies with the requirement of the contract. The QCP shall be delivered to the CO within 10 days after contract award. After acceptance of the QCP the Contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to the QCP.

1.10 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): A COR may be assigned to this contract to monitor all technical aspects and assist in contract administration. The COR may be authorized to perform the following functions: Assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communication with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements (without increasing or decreasing contract scope), including Government drawings designs, and specifications; monitor Contractor's performance and notify both the CO and Contractor of deficiencies; and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the contract or any task order.

1.11 Bio-based Materials: Contractor shall utilize products made from bio-based materials (e.g., bio-based cleaners, degreasers and toilet bowl cleaners) to the maximum extent practical without jeopardizing the intended use or detracting from the overall quality delivered to the end user or potential harm to surfaces. The Contractor shall submit a list indicating the name of the manufacturer, brand name, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and intended use of each product used in the performance of this contract in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200 three (3) working days prior to start of performance.

1.12 Work Schedule: Contractor shall provide a work schedule, five (5) business days prior to start of performance, for all work to performed during performance. The work schedule shall outline, at a minimum, completion dates of major tasks/objectives as outlined in section 2 below. The contractor shall provide an updated work schedule during performance for any major shifts in dates of completion to the COR and CO within two (2) business days of deadlines.

Contractor Requirements

2.1. The contractor shall perform all tasks outlined in this performance work statement as outlined below and according to the below listed technical manuals.

2.1.1. The attached Special Project Specifications and Forest Service Supplemental Specifications (FSSS) to the FP-14 are hereby made part of this Solicitation and any resultant Contract.

2.1.2. The BMP Soil and Water Conservation Handbook, FSH 2509.22 can be accessed at:

https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r10/landmanagement/?cid=fsbdev2_038796

2.1.3. The Forest Service National Best Management Practices for Water Quality Management on National Forest System Lands can be accessed at:

https://www.fs.usda.gov/sites/default/files/FS_National_Core_BMPs_April2012_s b.pdf

2.1.4. Tongass Forest Plan Invasive Species Standards and Guidelines and FSM 2900 provide policy for minimizing spread of invasive species. Guidance for the Invasive Plant Management Program, (Krosse 2017) provides a suite of https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r10/landmanagement/?cid=fsbdev2_038796 https://www.fs.usda.gov/sites/default/files/FS_National_Core_BMPs_April2012_sb.pdf https://www.fs.usda.gov/sites/default/files/FS_National_Core_BMPs_April2012_sb.pdf management actions and practices specific to the Tongass National Forest that address how to implement FSM 2900.

2.2. General Tasks and Requirements:

2.2.1. Instream Work: The Government will provide the log structure design and oversight. The instream activity will include pioneering access routes from stockpile sites to structure sites flagged by the USFS, transporting trees and logs from stockpile areas to structure sites, placing trees and logs for structures, excavating pools instream channels, constructing gravel bar structures, placing erosion control devices, and decommissioning access routes and roads under the direction of the COR. Wood shall be shuttled along the project area to the flagged sites. All the trees, including those with rootwads attached, and treetops, will be hauled/skidded directly to the staging areas as described below in 2.2.10 Tree Haul, Stockpile and Final Staging.

2.2.2. Equipment: All contractor provided and utilized equipment shall meet the following requirements.

2.2.2.1. All equipment shall be spray washed to remove oil, grease, soil, and potential noxious weed seeds. Equipment will be inspected by COR prior to mobilization onto NFS lands.

2.2.2.2. Any heavy equipment working within the active floodplain or stream channel will use approved nontoxic biodegradable hydraulic fluid. “Fish-friendly” hydraulic fluid is defined as a synthetic thermally stable biodegradable hydraulic oil (ISO 32/46), such as Panolin HLP Synth, Chevron’s Clarity, or equivalent. Contractor shall certify in writing that equipment is bled and filled with “fish-friendly” lubricants and hydraulic fluids when stipulated prior to beginning operations. Chainsaws will also be equipped with vegetable-based bar oil.

2.2.2.3. Hand tools including chainsaws with spare bars/vegetable-based bar oil/fuel/chaps/eye protection/ear protection/hard hat; multiple heavy-duty chokers sufficient to move heavy, mature trees; ground-working tools including shovels, Pulaskis, pry bars, etc. may be necessary for site preparation and hand manipulation of smaller wood material.

2.2.2.4. All equipment and vehicles shall be in good working condition and free of leaks of lubricants, fuel, coolants, and hydraulic fluids. Approved oil absorbent pads shall be provided under all equipment and vehicles being serviced or fueled. Equipment will be inspected when it is delivered to the worksite. Equipment must conform with the submitted Proposed Equipment evaluation criteria.

2.2.2.5. Equipment crossings within the wetted stream channel will be required to access and construct the log complexes. BMPs and associated mitigation measures will be incorporated into the project to minimize potential impacts to water quality. All heavy equipment operating within the active stream channel and its floodplain shall utilize an approved non-toxic, biodegradable hydraulic fluid. The following requirements shall apply to all use of heavy equipment:

2.2.2.5.1. Heavy equipment entering the stream channel shall be power washed prior to mobilization onto NFS lands.

2.2.2.5.2. Fueling of equipment will occur well away from waterbodies in locations pre-approved by the COR or Inspector(s)

2.2.2.5.3. All heavy equipment (working terrestrially or aquatically) shall carry a 5-gallon bucket and supply of oil absorbent pads capable of containing a failed hydraulic line or fitting and method of affixing pads. Heavy equipment shall also carry two oil absorbent booms, each long enough to cover the width of the wetted channel (about 70 feet). If excavators are used, deploy booms downstream during all instream operations.

2.2.2.5.4. Upon each entry into the stream channel during the project duration, in consultation with the Forest Service, equipment that uses tracks must be shoveled free of excessive upland soil accumulation.

2.2.2.6. Due to the limited work window imposed by State permitting agencies, it is imperative to always have a functioning excavator. The government reserves the right to inspect the heavy equipment at the Contractor’s place of business prior to mobilizing it to the project site. They also have the right to reject a piece of equipment and request a replacement. Potential reasons for rejection of equipment are, but are not limited to, the following:

2.2.2.6.1. Visual leakage of fuel, oil, excessive grease, or any fluid from the machine.

2.2.2.6.2. Equipment components are loose or unstable such as tracks, track pads, bucket, hydraulic thumb, etc.

2.2.2.6.3. Visual presence of vegetation, mud, petroleum product, or other foreign debris that should be removed during required power wash.

2.2.2.7. Equipment may at times work in or around flowing water up to five feet deep. Equipment may transport large boulders 4 cubic yards in diameter and greater, cobble and gravel. In addition, equipment will transport trees and brush and large wood (up to but not limited to >36” DBH, 60 to 70 feet in length, approximately 75% or more with rootwads attached) from designated stockpile sites to desired locations (structure sites). Equipment shall excavate trenches, contour banks and stream channels, and place trees, woody debris, boulders, cobble and gravel in the stream channel and banks as directed by the COR and/or designated Inspector(s).

2.2.3. Structures - Each of the log jams will be strategically located to accomplish specific restoration objectives. Most of the log jams will be constructed along the edges of the current stream channel or on the floodplain. The amount of wood per structure will depend on the structure type and location and will range from 4 to about 30 pieces of wood per structure (Appendix 5). All the log jams will be designed and constructed to remain stable during large flood events. A large portion of each structure will be buried below the streambed or trenched into the stream banks. Pools located adjacent to these log structures will be excavated and the stream materials will be incorporated into the floodplain and/or placed behind the logjam. The structures shall also utilize an interlocking construction similar to other large wood supplementation projects on the Tongass (see templates, Appendix 1).

2.2.3.1. A typical structure buried along the streambank will consist of several anchor trees with the tops buried or driven into the ground at an angle to the river. If rootwads are attached, they will be exposed and face the water typically pointing upstream. Other trees will be woven through these anchors, and smaller woody debris and slash will be jackstrawed and packed into the orifices of the woven matrix of trees.

2.2.3.2. Gravel bar and island point bar structures are designed to work in concert with stream bank structures to scour and maintain pools and to develop or maintain island and side channel habitat. The typical log structure on gravel bars and island point bars are constructed by burying several logs into the ground to serve as pilings followed by placing additional trees and slash on the upstream side of pilings and weaving them into pilings.

2.2.3.3. Channel excavation and wood structure placement will be conducted out of flowing water wherever practical. Most sites will have pools excavated near log jams due to the coarseness of the bed and potential for shallow bedrock. Test areas may be excavated prior to any placement of trees or excavation of the logjam. Equipment crossings within the wetted stream channel are required to access and construct the log complexes. BMPs and associated mitigations measures will be incorporated into the project to minimize potential impacts to water quality. These may include recommending one machine straddle the stream while other machines pass logs/trees on each side to minimize stream crossings. All stream crossings will be approved by the COR and/or Inspector(s).

2.2.4. Construction Stakes, Lines, and Grades:

2.2.4.1. The Government will mark the clearing limits around wood collection areas and will provide initial flagging for access roads, puncheon, and staging area locations.

2.2.4.2. Areas of weak ground may be crossed on this project.

2.2.5. Disposal of Waste Material: Contractor shall be responsible for the removal and proper disposal of all waste material generated during the performance of this requirement.

2.2.6. Water Crossing: The Contractor shall schedule and conduct instream work during the designated fish timing windows for each stream. Fish timing windows are anticipated as July 1 - August 1 on Shorty Creek and June 1 - July 15 on South Fork Skanâxheen Creek, to avoid and/or minimize disturbance to streams.

2.2.6.1. Do not cross streams or other waterways without CO or COR approval.

2.2.6.2. All equipment crossings will be done at low flows as approved by the

COR.

2.2.6.3. Temporary bridges may be utilized for wood staging purposes prior to the instream work window, and to minimize stream crossings within wetted channels.

2.2.6.4. Permission to cross South Fork Skanâxheen Creek prior to the anticipated June 1, 2023, start of the fish timing window may be granted on a limited basis.

2.2.7. Merchantable Timber: All dead and down timber encountered during execution of this work that meets the Forest Service merchantability standards, and is logged during execution of this contract, remains the property of the Government.

If logged, the Contractor shall deck logs in the immediate vicinity IAW Section 201 of the FP-14.

2.2.7.1. The Contractor shall use the Humboldt undercut felling technique when felling merchantable timber. Buck all limbs flush with merchantable logs.

2.2.7.2. All dead trees tall enough to reach the roadbed are designated for cutting. Fell other fire-dangerous dead trees or unstable trees within a 200-foot slope distance of the center line of the road, when marked by the Forest Service. Treat all timber described in this subsection by meeting utilization standards IAW Specification 201 of the FP-14, unless relieved by the CO in writing.

2.2.7.3. Cut and use timber designated by the COR for construction without charge.

2.2.8. Contractor’s Use and Maintenance of Existing Roads: The Contractor is authorized to use roads in the immediate project area for performance of work under this contract. Such roads are those necessary for direct access to designated wood collection sites, stockpile sites, waste areas, campsites, equipment loading/unloading ramps, and/or other approved work areas. The roads authorized for use will be subject to the following general conditions:

2.2.8.1. Federal Regulations contained in 36 CFR 261.12; except vehicle weight will not exceed that of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) HS20-44 and/or U80 Loading. Submit written requests to the CO for approval to use L90 and/or U102 overload Loadings on roads authorized for use. Regulations prohibit damaging a road or blocking a road open to use by others, except as otherwise provided in the Specifications deemed a part of this contract.

2.2.8.2. The Government will not snowplow roads for the Contractor’s use. The Contractor may snowplow any road designated for their use. A permit defining snowplowing requirements is required, and will be issued by the District Ranger, upon request by the Contractor. Repair any damage to the road prism or structures caused by snowplowing and/or snow removal operations. Vehicles, other than conventional over-the-snow vehicles (i.e., snowmobiles/snowmachines), will not be permitted to use roads when there is an average of more than 4” of snow, unless the road has been snowplowed.

2.2.8.3. The Contractor is responsible for, and will perform road maintenance on, NFS roads in the construction area commensurate with their use.

Maintenance will be performed at intervals that prevent deterioration of the roadway, or as directed by the CO. Such road maintenance requirements for existing roads shall be performed IAW the following:

2.2.8.3.1. Maintain existing roadbed by blading and shaping the traveled way and shoulders. Do not undercut banks. Maintain established drainage structures and/or berms, and place additional drainage structures/berms where necessary to protect embankments.

2.2.9. Wood Collection

2.2.9.1. Puncheon trails for off-road travel may be required to access trees for harvest and tip rootwad trees. The Contractor shall follow these guidelines for off-road travel:

2.2.9.1.1. Cut the small non-merchantable trees. Leave the stumps of these small trees intact and use the wood for slash to support equipment and cover exposed mineral soils. If sufficient slash/puncheon material is not available on site, use portable floatation mats to support equipment.

2.2.9.1.2. Shovel trails will not exceed slopes greater than 20 percent gradient, and, where possible, slopes less than 10 percent gradient are preferred. On main shovel trails, use high volumes of slash and fluff the slash when exiting the area.

2.2.9.2. Rootwad extraction involves excavating the root area of a tree and pushing it over maintaining as much of the rootwad as possible. Falling also includes the preparation and directional felling of trees while minimizing breakage and damage to the subject stem and preserving the surrounding stand. Trees for tipping or cutting shall be clearly marked by the Forest Service with blue paint. The harvested trees shall be extracted as follows:

2.2.9.2.1. For all timber felled by standard methods, stumps shall be kept as low to the ground as possible, not more than 12 inches in height or 1/3 stump diameter whichever is less. Cut trees shall be limbed and may be bucked to minimum specified length (60 feet) at the discretion of the Contractor. Tipped trees with rootwads left attached will be limbed and bucked to minimum specified length (60 feet).

2.2.9.2.2. Excavating and pulling/pushing over mature trees has been safely accomplished on many restoration projects. If the Contractor determines it unsafe to excavate or push/pull a tree over, the tree may be felled by cutters and a replacement rootwad tree will be identified and approved by USFS.

2.2.9.2.3. Successful performance of similar types of contracts with the Forest Service include the use of excavators with a minimum 60K GVW for larger trees and 45K GVW for smaller trees. This type of equipment is not mandatory but yields the highest rate of successful performance from contractors.

2.2.9.2.4. Log tongs of various sizes expedite tree and rootwad handling and minimize the required clearing radius.

2.2.9.2.5. Shake rootwads at the site of harvest to remove as much soil on the rootwad as possible. Preserve structure of the rootwad to the greatest extent possible.

2.2.9.2.6. Recontour rootwad extraction sites to the extent possible. The limbs from tipped trees below 60 feet up the bole will be used as slash to cover disturbance from rootwad extraction. Slash from the tipped trees will be used to cover 100% of exposed soils with Forest Service oversight.

2.2.9.2.7. Tree tops from tipped trees will be collected and hauled to the East Ohmer stockpile location. Limbs on treetops will remain intact (uncut).

2.2.10. Tree Haul, Stockpile, and Final Staging: Beginning May 1, 2023, wood collection activities can begin if conditions allow. Wood pieces for Shorty Creek shall be staged in the stockpile location perpendicular to road NFS 6402, or in crib stacks in designated locations along NFS 6402 near Shorty Creek, or a combination of both in preparation for the anticipated instream timing work window from July 1 – August 1, 2023.

2.2.10.1. Puncheon trails shall be constructed to provide access to the Work

Sites along both streams, as depicted in Figures 3 and 4. Puncheon trails shall use non-merchantable wood, treetops, and limbs to minimize ground disturbance and kept to the minimum width necessary for safe operations.

The puncheon trail access routes and tree staging locations adjacent to the instream sites will be flagged by the COR prior to construction.

Puncheon (slash) shall be laid down on surface soils to provide better equipment mobility and protect sensitive soils from rutting and erosion.

Some locations will require puncheon matting for the use of heavy equipment due to a lack of locally available puncheon material and/or sensitive ground. Puncheon mats shall be hand placed between sites as needed and constructed with alder trees or young growth material sourced during puncheon road construction. Contractor-supplied rubber floatation mats could be an alternative if they are big enough to support any heavy equipment used in performance of this requirement and meet soil protection requirements. When work is complete, mats will be disassembled, and the puncheon material will be dispersed. If cable is used to construct the puncheon mats, it shall be removed and disposed of off National Forest System land.

2.2.10.2. Final transport and haul of wood material shall require a shuttle from the stockpile location on road NFS 6402 to staging areas adjacent to structure sites on Shorty Creek (Figure 3). Since trees will be sourced in the young growth stand adjacent to the restoration reach on South Fork Skanâxheen Creek, final transport of wood to each site may occur simultaneous to instream construction or wood may be staged above high-water levels near the sites as designated by the COR (Figure 4). Since machines cannot work within the stream channels prior to the instream fish-timing window, access for staging wood immediately adjacent to the instream sites will be limited on Shorty Creek. Permission to cross South Fork Skanâxheen Creek prior to the anticipated June 1, 2023, start of the fish timing window may be granted on a limited basis.

2.2.10.3. Once access is obtained, trees stockpiled for Shorty Creek shall be shuttled from the NFS 6402 stockpile locations to stream sites along constructed puncheon trails (vegetation/floatation mats) or within the stream channel(s) as designated by the COR (Figure 3). Similarly, trees to be used for instream structures on South Fork Skanâxheen Creek will be sourced in the young growth stand adjacent to the stream on the east bank near designated sites. Stream sites shall be accessed using a combination of puncheon trails/floatation mats through the young growth stand and travel within the stream channel (Figure 4). The Contractor shall transport and stage the cut logs, trees with rootwads, and treetops as required for each site (Appendix 5).

2.2.10.4. All routes will be flagged by the COR prior to hauling. The Contractor shall not cross live streams without Contracting Officer or their designee’s approval. BMPs and associated mitigation measures shall be incorporated into the project to minimize potential impacts to water quality. All heavy equipment operating within the floodplain of either project stream shall utilize an approved non-toxic, biodegradable hydraulic fluid. Effectively this means all equipment traveling off road NFS 6402 near Shorty Creek and road NFS 6413 near South Fork Skanâxheen Creek.

2.2.10.5. The Contractor is responsible for cleaning all dirt and debris materials off all roads used for hauling as described above under “Wood Collection” for each stream. All puncheon trails used for this project shall be “fluffed” or scattered, as designated by the COR or Inspector(s).

2.2.10.6. The Contractor shall place appropriate traffic signage at all haul road junctions in accordance with MUTCD. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure safe operations for this project. Due to the remote nature of the Kuiu Island road system, public traffic closures are not anticipated.

However, if non-project traffic conditions dictate the need, the Forest

Service will apply traffic closures to ensure public safety and efficient workflow as necessary.

2.3. Base Item Tasks:

2.3.1. Mobilization: Contractor shall capture all costs associated with mobilizing and demobilizing from the project location.

2.3.2. SHORTY CREEK: Wood Collection

2.3.2.1. Place puncheon material and/or flotation mats to allow machine access over wet soils to individual trees within wood source areas for Shorty Creek, marked within 150 feet of NFS roads 6402 and 46094. Up to 10 access trails totaling approximately 500 feet may be needed.

2.3.2.2. Harvest 75 trees from the stump, hereafter “Cut Logs”, from designated source areas for Shorty Creek. Cut logs will be limbed and minimum of 60 feet long; diameter at breast height (DBH) ranges from 18 to 40” (Table 1).

2.3.2.3. Harvest 175 trees with rootwads attached, hereafter “Rootwad Trees”, from designated source areas for Shorty Creek. Rootwad trees will be limbed, minimum 60 feet long, and range from 18 to 40” DBH.

2.3.2.4. Source all treetops from the harvested cut logs and rootwad trees; leave limbs attached. Treetops will be used in the stream or as puncheon material as summarized in Table 1.

2.3.2.5. Haul the cut logs, rootwad trees, and treetops to the Shorty Creek Wood Stockpile Area near Shorty Creek, as designated by the COR.

2.3.2.6. Site rehabilitation and cleanup

2.3.2.6.1. Decommission all access routes and puncheon trails by

“fluffing” and/or scattering puncheon material as designated by COR. Disturbed areas shall be graded to natural contour, and slash placed on exposed mineral soils.

2.3.2.6.2. The Contractor is responsible for NFS road rehabilitation which could entail removal of dirt and debris and road surface grading depending on conditions after harvest and hauling. The Contractor will bring the road condition up to the same condition as prior to work activities.

2.3.2.6.3. The COR will perform inspection and acceptance of road rehabilitation.

2.3.2.7. Cut logs and rootwad trees will be clearly marked by the Forest Service with blue paint. Each harvested tree will have either a cut log and a top, or a rootwad and a top. Most treetops will be used in the stream, with the remainder used for puncheon material. Approximately 380 total pieces will be collected and hauled for work on Shorty Creek (Table 1). Wood collection for Shorty Creek can occur between May 1 and July 1, 2023, in preparation for construction of instream structures. Instream work window is anticipated to begin on July 1, 2023 (see below).

Table 1 . Wood Requirements for Shorty Creek.

Wood Collection

Site Cut Logs Rootwad

Trees Tops Total Pieces

Distance from

Stockpile (miles)*

NFS Road

6402 SITE #1 10 20 20 50 0.5

NFS Road

6402 SITE #2 60 120 150 330 1.8

TOTAL 70 140 170 380 2.3

*Distances are one-way, and estimated using Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

2.3.3. SHORTY CREEK: Instream Construction

2.3.3.1. Construct up to approximately 0.3 miles of puncheon trail/floatation mat to access instream structures.

2.3.3.2. Construct up to 12 log structures on Shorty Creek, as designated by the COR (Figure 3). Log structures will be constructed with up to 380 wood pieces (cut logs, rootwad trees, treetops) collected for this purpose. All stream crossings and instream work will be approved by the COR.

2.3.3.3. Rehabilitate and Site Clean-Up

2.3.3.3.1. Decommission all access routes and puncheon trails by

“fluffing” and/or scattering puncheon material as designated by COR. Disturbed areas shall be graded to natural contour, and slash placed on exposed mineral soils.

2.3.3.3.2. The Contractor is responsible for NFS road rehabilitation to bring the road condition up to the same condition as prior to contract work activities. The COR will evaluate the condition of the road near the end of the contract period and determine the need and/or extent of road rehabilitation.

2.3.3.4. All instream work on Shorty Creek is anticipated to occur between July 1

- August 1, 2023, to coincide with fish timing windows. These windows may vary slightly upon receipt of ADFG Title 16 permit.

2.3.4. SOUTH FORK SKANÂXHEEN CREEK: Wood Collection

2.3.4.1. Place puncheon material and/or flotation mats to allow machine access over wet soils to individual trees sourced from the young growth stand adjacent to the restoration reach on the east bank of South Fork Skanâxheen Creek (Figure 4). Up to approximately 0.5 miles of access trails may be needed.

2.3.4.2. Harvest 50 trees from the stump, hereafter “Cut Logs”, from designated source areas adjacent to each site on South Fork Skanâxheen Creek (Figure 4). Cut logs will be limbed and minimum of 60 feet long; diameter at breast height (DBH) ranges from 18 to 36” (Table 2).

2.3.4.3. Harvest 100 trees with rootwads attached, hereafter “Rootwad Trees”, from designated source areas adjacent to each site on South Fork Skanâxheen Creek (Figure 4). Rootwad trees will be limbed, minimum 60 feet long, and range from 18 to 36” DBH.

2.3.4.4. Source all treetops from the harvested cut logs and rootwad trees; leave limbs attached. Treetops will be used in the stream or as puncheon material as summarized in Table 2.

2.3.4.5. Haul the cut logs, rootwad trees, and treetops to staging areas near the instream restoration sites, as marked by the COR.

2.3.4.6. Site rehabilitation and cleanup

2.3.4.7. Decommission all access routes and puncheon trails by “fluffing” and/or scattering puncheon material as designated by COR. Disturbed areas shall be graded to natural contour, and slash placed on exposed mineral soils.

2.3.4.8. The Contractor is responsible for NFS road rehabilitation which could entail removal of dirt and debris and road surface grading depending on conditions after harvest and hauling. The Contractor will bring the road condition up to the same condition as prior to work activities.

2.3.4.9. The COR will perform inspection and acceptance of road rehabilitation.

2.3.4.10. Cut logs and rootwad trees will be clearly marked by the Forest Service with blue paint. Each harvested tree will have either a cut log and a top, or a rootwad and a top. Most treetops will be used in the stream, with the remainder used for puncheon material (Table 2). Approximately 250 total pieces will be collected and used to build instream structures on South Fork Skanâxheen Creek (Table 2).

2.3.4.11. Wood collection for South Fork Skanâxheen Creek may occur between May 1 and June 1, 2023. Instream work window is anticipated to begin on June 1, 2023 (see below).

Table 2. Wood Requirements for South Fork Skanâxheen Creek.

Wood Collection Site Cut Logs Rootwad

Trees Tops Total Pieces

Distance from

Stockpile (miles)*

South Fork Skanâxheen Creek Young Growth Stand

50 100 100 250 0.5* *Trees will be harvested in the stand adjacent to restoration sites, total puncheon trail distance estimated.

2.3.5. SOUTH FORK SKANÂXHEEN CREEK: Instream Construction

2.3.5.1. Construct up to approximately 0.5 mile of puncheon trail/floatation mat to access instream structures.

2.3.5.2. Construct up to 10 log structures on South Fork Skanâxheen Creek, shown in Figure 4 and as designated by the COR. Log structures will be constructed with up to 250 wood pieces (cut logs, rootwad trees, treetops) collected for this purpose. All stream crossings and instream work will be approved by the COR.

2.3.5.3. Rehabilitate and Site Clean-Up

2.3.5.3.1. Decommission all access routes and puncheon trails by

“fluffing” and/or scattering puncheon material as designated by COR. Disturbed areas shall be graded to natural contour, and slash placed on exposed mineral soils.

2.3.5.3.2. The Contractor is responsible for NFS road rehabilitation to bring the road condition up to the same condition as prior to contract work activities. The COR will evaluate the condition of the road near the end of the contract period and determine the need and/or extent of road rehabilitation.

2.3.5.3.3. The instream work window for Skanâxheen Creek is anticipated from June 1 – July 15th. Timing windows may be slightly different upon receipt of ADFG Title 16 permit.

2.4. Option Item 1: This Option Item, if exercised, will be for the Removal of road prism material from the South Fork Skanâxheen Creek floodplain. Activities include but are not limited to:

2.4.1. Remove approximately 100 cubic yards of road prism material used to ramp up for the bridge (pulled when road was closed) across South Fork Skanâxheen Creek. Material will be end-hauled to the nearest rockpit, located at mile post

1.55 on road NFS 6402, approximately 0.8 miles one-way from South Fork Skanâxheen Creek (Figure 1).

2.5. Option Item 2: This Option Item, if exercised, will be for the rehabilitation of road NFS

6404 from approximately mile post 3.4 to mile post 3.6 through the Rowan Creek floodplain (Figure 1). Specifications and activities include but are not limited to:

2.5.1. Reuse excavated Unclassified Borrow from Road as subgrade between Riprap for French Drains & Aggregate Base, includes Haul, top 6" must be 6" minus (Roller Compaction & Grader Finish). Estimated Quantity = 130 cubic yards.

2.5.2. Place & compact a 1-ft lift of Unclassified Borrow, includes Haul, top 6" must be 6" minus (Roller Compaction & Grader Finish). Estimated Quantity = 560 cubic yards.

2.5.3. Placed riprap, class 4, method A for French Drains. Estimated Quantity = 170 cubic yards.

2.5.4. Government Furnished Aggregate base, grading C-1, compaction B. Estimated Quantity = 330 cubic yards.

2.5.5. Government Furnished 24” Poly Pipe, Bell/Spigot Double Wall, method (C), 2 2/3 x 1/2" corrugations. Estimated Quantity = 120 cubic yards.

3.0. The Contractor shall submit all deliverables for this PWS IAW within listed timelines outlined above. Below is a list of all deliverables outlining each objective and due date.

Key Deliverables

Item No. Deliverable Objective Due 452.236-

Erosion Control Plan

Ensure compliance with federal and state law.

3 days prior to commencement of work

Appendix

Approved Land Access Permit

Government approving and monitoring of usage of public lands

3 days prior to commencement of work

Appendix

Approved Camping Permit

Government approving and monitoring of usage of public lands

3 days prior to commencement of work

1.8 Project

Manager Name and Contact Information

Provide a single point of contact for the government to discuss concerns during performance

10 working days prior to commencement of work

1.11 Bio-Based

Materials Listing

Notification to the government of bio-based items being used during performance

3 working days prior to commencement of work

1.12 Work Schedule To notify the government of

when the contractor shall be on site performing work.

5 working days prior to commencement of work

4.0. Government Furnished: Maps, see appendix 5. The log structure design, see paragraph

2.2.1.Government Furnished Aggregate base, grading C-1, compaction B. Estimated Quantity = 330 cubic yards, see paragraph 2.5.

4.4. Government Furnished 24” Poly Pipe, Bell/Spigot Double Wall, method (C), 2 2/3 x 1/2" corrugations. Estimated Quantity = 120 cubic yards, see paragraph 2.5.

5.0. Travel: Work performance under this requirement requires access to South Fork Skanâxheen in Kake, Alaska via marine or air travel. The government will not be responsible for travel to or form the site location. The Contractor shall be responsible for all travel to and from the work site locations.

6.0. Contractor’s Key Personnel: See contract clause 452.237-74 for a list of required key personnel

7.0. Performance Requirement Summary (PRS)

Performance Objective

PWS

Paragraph

Measurement Method

Allowable Performance Deviation

Remedy Amount or Corrective Action

Instream Work 2.2.1, 2.3.3.

2.3.5

Visual Inspection

Ten(10)% deviation in overall performance

Rework instream activities prior to approval of final invoice payment.

Equipment clean and serviceable

2.2.2 COR will

visually inspect prior to deployment of equipment

Zero (0)% deviation

Equipment shall be re-washed or repaired prior to use on Forest service land. Equipment that is non-repairable shall be replaced

Structures 2.2.3 COR shall visually inspect structures five (5) % deviation in structure construction

Contractor shall complete all work that is not within compliance prior to final invoice payment.

Disposal of Waste Material

2.2.5 COR shall

inspect affected streams/creeks for waste material from performance.

Zero (0) %deviation

Contractor shall remove all waste material prior to final payment for performance.

Water Crossing 2.2.6 COR shall spot check areas

Zero (0)% crossing without prior approval

Repair any damages, at contractor expense, caused to area of crossing.

Merchantable Timber

2.2.7 COR shall

check work area for compliance

Ten (10)% deviation in overall performance

Contractor shall immediately correct decking of timber prior to current invoice payment.

Use and Maintenance of Existing Roads

2.2.8, 2.5 COR shall inspect roads during de-mobilization

Five (5) % deviation of overall roads used

Re-work road services required to meet FP-14 standard prior to final invoice submittal.

Wood Collection

2.2.9, 2.3.2, 2.3.4

COR shall inspect harvest sites for compliance

Zero deviation

Contractor shall clean sites areas not in compliance prior to submittal of current invoice.

Tree Haul, Stockpile, and Final Staging

2.2.10 COR shall

inspect sites for compliance

Ten (10)% deviation

Contractor shall re-perform work pro rot current or final invoice submittal.

Notes:

8.0 Definitions, Acronyms, and Applicable Publications

Contractor: A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime contractor.

Contracting Officer (CO): a person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings. The term includes certain authorized representatives of the contracting officer acting within the limits of their authority as delegated by the contracting officer. "Administrative contracting officer (ACO)" refers to a contracting officer who is administering contracts. "Termination contracting officer (TCO)" refers to a contracting officer who is settling terminated contracts. A single contracting officer may be responsible for duties in any or all of these areas. Reference in this regulation (48 CFR chapter 1) to administrative contracting officer or termination contracting officer does not-

2.1.1. Require that a duty be performed at a particular office or activity; or

2.1.2. Restrict in any way a contracting officer in the performance of any duty properly assigned.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): means an individual, including a contracting officer’s technical representative (COTR), designated and authorized in writing by the contracting officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions.

Defective Service: A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

Deliverable: Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

Equipment: A tangible item that is functionally complete for its intended purpose, durable, nonexpendable, and needed for the performance of a contract. Equipment is not intended for sale and does not ordinarily lose its identity or become a component part of another article when put into use. Equipment does not include material, real property, special test equipment or special tooling.

Government Furnished Property: Property in the possession of, or directly acquired by, the Government and subsequently furnished to the contractor for performance of a contract. Government-furnished property includes, but is not limited to, spares and property furnished for repair, maintenance, overhaul, or modification. Government-furnished property also includes contractor-acquired property if the contractor-acquired property is a deliverable under a cost contract when accepted by the Government for continued use under the contract.

Non-Personal Services: The personnel rendering the services are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the government and its employees.

Non personal service contracts are authorized by the government in accordance with FAR 37.012, under general contracting authority, and do not require specific statutory authorization.

Quality Assurance: The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan: An organized document written by the government specifying the surveillance methodology used for surveillance of contractor performance.

Workday: The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

Work Week: Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

9.0 Appendix:

1. Structure Diagrams Conceptual 5 Page

2. USDA Forest Service Land Access Permit 2 Page

3. Campsites Campground 8 Page

4. Fire Prevention 3 Page

5. Maps 4 Page