Attachment 2_Performance Work Statement.pdf

Attachment 2 -- Performance Work Statement R2 2024 Spring Tree Planting

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Performance Work Statement

Contents Project Title

General Information

1.0 Background and Purpose

2.0 Definitions

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

4.0 Deliverable / Schedule

5.0 Government Furnished

6.0 Travel

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

8.0 Security Requirements

9.0 Data Rights

10.0 Section 508 - Electronic and Information Technology Standards

11.0 Performance Requirement Measures

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Project Title Region 2 Multi-Award 2024 Spring Planting

Contractor shall furnish all necessary materials, equipment, labor, supplies, and incidentals needed to perform the Region 2 Multi-Award Spring Planting Contract (R2MAPC) for multiple National Forests. The project area is located across the six National Forests located in Colorado, and Wyoming. See attached project maps. Location KMZ or shapefiles are also available if requested.

Unit of Measure: Per Seedling or per Acre

Number of Acres: 3,160

NOTE: All pricing shall include taxes if applicable.

General Information

1.0 Background and Purpose

This Solicitation is for the FY24 Region 2 Multi-Award planting contract for the Arapahoe-Roosevelt (ARP), Bighorn, Grand Mesa- Uncompahgre-Gunnison (GMUG), Medicine Bow–Routt (MBR), Shoshone, and White River National Forests spring planting.

Individual planting contracts will be awarded by National Forest from this solicitation. Approximately 3,160 acres will be planted with approximately 922,410 seedlings at variable spacing limits.

This solicitation will pay at either a per seedling or a per acre basis, as specified in the solicitation. See Detailed Schedule table in Section 3.0 for specific acreage, spacing, number of trees to be planted, site preparation and other specific requirements for each National Forest. Seedling stock planted will be Engelmann spruce, lodgepole pine, ponderosa pine, limber pine, or Douglas-fir. The stock type will be 1-0 plugs (112 and 160 container stock, respectively). Planting will be accomplished spacing from other planted seedlings and/or natural regeneration with large variability.

The contract includes tree handling, planting, and micro-siting. All trees will be planted per shade requirements. All aspects of the work program shall be performed in an organized, systematic manner to assure services shall be performed over the entire unit.

On all Forests for the purpose of awards based on this solicitation: The Government will monitor site conditions and will provide timely updates to the Contractor and The Government will follow the quality assurance surveillance plan to assess planting quality.

2.0 Definitions

National Forest - NF Arapaho-Roosevelt NF - ARP Grand Mesa-Uncompahgre-Gunnison NF – GMUG Medicine Bow – Routt NF – MBR

Acceptable established tree: An existing conifer of seedling, sapling or mature size that is of good form, color, free of damage and has 50% or greater crown ratio. All visible natural regeneration 6” and greater will be considered an acceptable established tree.

Access point: The point identified for access to planting areas.

Acceptable Quality Level (AQL): The allowable leeway or variance from a standard before the Government will reject the specific service. As long as the percent of defective performance does not exceed the AQL, the service will not be rejected by the Government.

The Contractor, however, must re-perform the defective service when possible.

Clean water and buckets: Water and buckets used for tree dipping that are free of contaminants that could injure the trees. Water is initially suitable for human consumption.

Clearing: Removal of surface debris around the planting hole to avoid debris from falling into the hole. Debris includes duff, litter, rotten or charred wood, moss, loose rock, ashes, snow, and surface frost.

Contract Time: See Period of Performance.

Container plug (AKA 1-0 Plugs): Seedling grown in a receptacle containing soil and nutrients. When the container seedlings are extracted from the receptacle, the soil stays intact around the roots. The soil and roots together are referred to as the container plug;

the soil is the container media.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): The COR is the on-site contract administrator for the Contracting Officer (CO). The duties and responsibilities of a COR are defined in the letter of designation issued by the Contracting Officer.

“Danger tree." OSHA reference 1910.266 ( C ): standing tree that presents a hazard to employees due to conditions such as, but not limited to, deterioration or physical damage to the root system, trunk, stem, or limbs and the direction and lean of the tree.

Delivery point: The point identified for delivery of trees and other supplies. If there are multiple points for delivery of various items, it will be so noted.

Drip line: The line extending vertically from the exterior edge of a tree’s live crown to the ground.

Foreign material (in planting hole): Large rocks, sticks, litter, or similar material not part of the surrounding soil substrate that is in the planting hole after the tree is planted.

Ground line of tree before planting: The original ground line of the tree before planting is the soil surface level in the nursery beds or in the container receptacle. It is between the cotyledon scar and the root collar.

Heat Tarp: A 9’X 15” tarp with a white upper surface and of silvery metallic reflective underside material designed to prevent solar heating of stored receipted trees. This tarp is designed to be used with the metallic side down over the receipted tree seedlings and the white side exposed to the air. The space blanket will be equal to the Terra Tech “Heat Shield” model.

Inbox temperature: The temperature near the center of the box of trees measured with a probe thermometer or similar instrument.

This is the temperature of the seedlings while in the shipping box.

Lateral Roots: The horizontal roots extending from the main vertical (tap) root.

Legacy Plant: Technique whereby planting spot selection is based upon favorable microsites. Selection will be based upon existing dead, standing, taller stumps, and less mobile downed trees. Utilization of downed material will be used based upon directionality and the ability to provide shade. Logs that lay east/west or northwest/southeast provide the most protection from solar insolation.

The downed log must also have a minimum of a 4” diameter at the point where the seedling has been planted. Only one seedling will be placed along an unbroken section of downed material. If a tree has been broken off, the stump height must be at least 3 feet of height above ground level on the uphill side of the tree. Standing dead trees will be a minimum of 6 inches DBH.

Microsite: A plantable spot favorable to seedling survival and growth. Examples of favorable microsites are stumps, down logs, large slash, snags, and standing cull trees that provide protection from sun, wind, animals, and other damaging agents.

Modified 18’x18’ spacing: A combination of legacy and spacing planting techniques. The emphasis in these units is to use existing dead standing greater than 6 inches DBH. The downed logs must also have a minimum of a 4 inch diameter at the point where the seedling has been planted. Only one seedling will be placed along an unbroken section of downed material. In areas where no legacy trees exist, 18’x18’ spacing will utilized. Fringe areas containing some legacy trees and logged sections will generally use 18’x18’ spacing. The use of this technique will occur where units contain both logged and unlogged sections and emphasize favorable microsites to ensure seedling survival.

Moist Soil (in the planting hole): The soil in the planting hole is considered “moist” if it is similar in moisture to the undisturbed soil next to the planting hole at similar depth.

Movable material: Natural material which is movable by the planter. This includes items such as pieces of wood that can be used to provide shade or animal browse protection for a tree.

Normal Planting Window: Normal planting window is the estimated number of workdays each season that work can be performed.

Period of Performance (also Performance Period or Contract Time): All calendar days allowed for completion of contract work.

Includes all days of the week including weekends and holidays.

Plantable Spot: An area where a tree can be planted in accordance with all specifications in the contract. In the Planting Inspection method, a plantable spot is also any area where the Contractor has planted a tree.

Planting Inspection: The standard planting inspection procedure as described in Forest Service Handbook, R1 Supplement 2409.17 (effective 4/29/2002), 2.82 Part 2 (refer to Section C.5.1 for internet access and provided in Section J). It includes the description of planting violations that result in unsatisfactorily planted trees, plot sizes, calculations for determining planting quality based on trees planted, and similar information.

Protection: Natural and artificial materials that act as an obstacle protecting the tree from animal or other injurious agents. The protection material and effort required by the planter to protect the tree varies depending on the site conditions of each unit.

Quality Assurance: The actions taken by the Government to assess the Contractor’s results to determine that they meet contract requirements. The methods for quality assurance are described in the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP): An organized written document used for quality assurance surveillance. The document contains information about how the Government will assess performance, checklists, and may contain decision tables.

Quality Control: Those actions taken by a Contractor to control the production of outputs to ensure that they conform to the contract requirements. The methods for inspecting for quality control are described in the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan (QCP).

Quality Control Plan (QCP): Contractor’s plan for self-monitoring work prior to the Government inspection and acceptance.

Range of Work Season: The range of the work season is the estimated month and day of the earliest beginning and latest ending when contract work could be performed.

Residual tree: Live trees remaining in the unit after the harvest or fire activity.

Root length: The root length measured from the original ground line to the end of the main vertical or tap root.

Satisfactorily planted tree: A tree that is planted in accordance with C.4.4.1.

Scalping: The removal of live vegetation including roots to reduce competition from existing vegetation and to expose mineral soil.

The diameter of the scalp and the maximum depth of the scalp are specified in the Detailed Information Chart.

Shade: Natural and artificial materials that protect the tree from the sun’s heat and wind. The type of shade material and effort required by the planter to shade the tree varies depending on the site conditions of each unit.

Soil Surface: Where surface debris is present, the soil surface is that point where leaves, needles, twigs, wood, and other surface litter have decomposed to the point that the original litter material cannot be recognized with the naked eye.

Spaced Legacy: Planting a seedling in the best legacy microsite possible (see Legacy Planting definition above for more clarification) while using a set spacing to find the next planting location. For example; using 18’x18’ spacing, a seedling would be planted in the best microsite possible, but the next tree would be 18’ away in another legacy microsite. The distance requirements for spac ing still apply, a seedling may be planted as close as 9 feet and as far away as 27 feet.

Stationary material: Natural material used to shade or protect the tree that is not moveable by the planter. Natural material includes items such as dead standing trees, down logs, dead brush, or terrain features used to provide the required protection for a tree.

Stumps and rocks may be used only when there is NO other shade available. Stationary material generally offers the most shade and protection for seedlings from sun and animal trampling.

Top height: The length from the original ground line to the top of the terminal leader; does not include needles extending above the leader.

Transportable shade: Natural material such as wood debris that can be moved to the planting spot to shade the tree from the sun.

Trees in possession of the Contractor: The time after trees has been issued to the Contractor. During this time, the Contractor is responsible for all aspects of tree care and accountable for tree quantities.

Unplantable spot: An area where a tree cannot be planted satisfactorily, and no tree has been planted. An allowance is given in the Planting Inspection for unplantable spots within the plot.

In hoedad planting, a spot is considered unplantable if a suitable spot for planting a tree cannot be found after three attempts of throwing the hoe and if the hole cannot be opened at the spot with five swings or less.

Unsatisfactory planted tree: A planted tree which fails to meet one or more of the specifications of a satisfactorily planted tree. Refer to definitions for planting violations described by Planting Inspection in FSH 2409.17, 2.82 provided in Section J.

Wasted material: Material provided to the Contractor to conduct a task such as installing artificial shade or animal damage control that is lost, dropped, or damaged by the Contractor or which is installed on trees not in accordance with the requirements of the contract. This may include, but is not limited to, installing shade on the wrong species or netting on the wrong tree(s).

Wasted tree: A tree that is lost, damaged, destroyed, or handled contrary to the standards for care of trees. Planted trees that exceed the maximum number of trees in the Planting Inspection plot procedure are also considered wasted trees (see Table 2).

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

This requirement is for the Region 2 Multi-Award 2024 Spring planting for the Arapahoe-Roosevelt (ARP), Bighorn, Grand Mesa- Uncompahgre-Gunnison (GMUG), Medicine Bow–Routt (MBR), Shoshone, and White River National Forests spring planting.

Individual planting contracts will be awarded by National Forest from this solicitation. These individual contract awards will pay on a per seedling or a per acre basis. Approximately 3,160 acres will be planted with approximately 862,500 seedlings at variable spacing limits (see detailed description by Forest below)

Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest Sulphur Ranger District – The purpose of this requirement is to secure planting services to plant 13,390 Engelmann spruce and 286,200 lodgepole pine seedlings on approximately 1,473 acres (16 planting units) of the Sulphur Ranger District of the Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest near Granby, CO. Planting will occur at either a 14’ x 14’ or 15’ x15’ spacing. Scalping for each seedling will be 16” x 16”. Planting is expected to occur during the spring planting season (estimated start work date is 5/28/2024 but may vary based on actual site conditions). Planting is estimated to take 37 days. The project should be completed no later than 7/3/2024.

Boulder Ranger District – The purpose of this requirement is to secure planting services to plant 15,640 Engelmann spruce, 79,070 ponderosa pine, 9,290 Douglas-fir and 7,700 limber pine seedlings on approximately 308 acres (12 planting units) of the Boulder Ranger District of the Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest near Boulder, CO. Planting will occur at a 11’ x11’ spacing. Scalping for each seedling will be 16” x 16”. Planting is expected to occur during the spring planting season (estimated start work date is 5/28/2024 but may vary based on actual site conditions). Planting is estimated to take 8 days. The project should be completed no later than 7/03/2024.

Bighorn National Forest Powder River Ranger District – The purpose of this requirement is to secure planting services to plant approximately 31,510 trees: 21,910 lodgepole pine and 9,600 Douglas-fir seedlings on approximately 107 acres (3 planting units) of the Powder River Ranger District on the Bighorn National Forest near Buffalo, WY. Planting will occur at a 11’ x 11’ spacing. Scalping for each seedling will be 12” x 12”. Planting is expected to occur during the spring planting season (estimated start work date is 6/3/2024 but may vary based on actual site conditions).

Planting is estimated to take 5 days. The project should be completed no later than 6/14/2024.

Grand Mesa-Uncompahgre-Gunnison National Forest Gunnison Ranger District – The purpose of this requirement is to secure planting services to plant 148,800 Engelmann spruce, 2,200 ponderosa pine, and 2,300 Douglas-fir seedlings on approximately 411 acres (12 planting units) of the Gunnison Ranger District of the Grand Mesa- Uncompahgre-Gunnison National Forest near Gunnison, CO. Planting will occur at either a 8’ x8’, 9’ x 9’, 10’ x10’, or 11’ x 11’ spacing. Scalping for each seedling will be 16” x 16”. Planting is expected to occur during the spring planting season (estimated start work date is 6/12/2024 but may vary based on actual site conditions). Planting is estimated to take 20 days. The project should be completed no later than 7/28/2024.

Grand Valley Ranger District – The purpose of this requirement is to secure planting services to plant 41,500 Engelmann spruce seedlings on approximately 106 acres (14 planting units) of the Grand Valley Ranger District of the Grand Mesa-Uncompahgre-Gunnison National Forest near Junction, CO. Planting will occur at a 10’ x 10’ spacing. Scalping for each seedling will be 16” x 16”. Planting is expected to occur during the spring planting season (estimated start work date is 6/12/2024 but may vary based on actual site conditions). Planting is estimated to take 5 days. The project should be completed no later than 7/28/2024.

Medicine Bow - Routt National Forest Laramie Ranger District – The purpose of this requirement is to secure planting services to plant 86,400 lodgepole pine seedlings on approximately 198 acres (12 planting units) of the Laramie Ranger District, on the Medicine Bow - Routt National Forest near Laramie, WY. Planting will occur at a 10’ x 10’ spacing. Scalping for each seedling will be 16” x 16”. Planting is expected to occur during the spring planting season (estimated start work date is 5/14/2024 but may vary based on actual site conditions). Planting is estimated to take 8 days. The project should be completed no later than 6/15/2024.

Yampa Ranger District – The purpose of this task order solicitation is to secure planting services to plant 52,200 lodgepole pine seedlings on approximately 97 (6 planting units) acres of Yampa Ranger District, on the Medicine Bow - Routt National Forest near Yampa, CO. Planting will occur at a 9’ x 9’ spacing. Site preparation (Scalping) for each seedling will be 16” x 16”. Planting is expected to occur during the spring planting season (estimated start work date is 5/14/2024 but may vary based on actual site conditions). Planting is estimated to take 5 days. The project should be completed no later than 6/15/2024.

Shoshone National Forest Wind River Ranger District – The purpose of this requirement is to secure planting services to plant 24,430 Engelmann spruce and 19,490 lodgepole pine seedlings on approximately 111 acres (4 planting units) on the Wind River Ranger District, of the Shoshone National Forest near Dubois, WY. Planting will occur at a 10’ x 10’ spacing for lodgepole pine and 9’ x 9’ spacing for Engelmann spruce. Scalping for each seedling will be 16” x 16”. Planting is expected to occur during the spring planting season (estimated start work date is 5/28/2024 but may vary based on actual site conditions). Planting is estimated to take 6 days. The project should be completed no later than 6/07/2024.

Greybull Ranger District – The purpose of this task order solicitation is to secure planting services to plant 9,630 Engelmann spruce and 12,140 Douglas Fir seedlings on approximately 79 acres (8 planting units) on the Greybull Ranger District, of the Shoshone National Forest near Cody, WY. Planting will occur at a 10’ x 10’ spacing. Scalping for each seedling will be 16” x 16”. Planting is expected to occur during the spring planting season (estimated start work date is 5/28/2024 but may vary based on actual site conditions). Planting is estimated to take 5 days. The project should be completed no later than 6/12/2024.

White River National Forest Sopris Ranger District –

The purpose of this requirement is to secure planting services to plant approximately 46,300 Engelmann spruce and 32,600 lodgepole pine seedlings on up to approximately 270 acres (3 planting units with 1 optional planting unit) of the Sopris Ranger District, of the White River National Forest near Carbondale, CO. Planting will occur at a 10’ x 10’ spacing. Scalping for each seedling will be 16” x 16”. Planting is expected to occur during the spring planting season (estimated start work date is 5/20/2024 but may vary based on actual site conditions). Planting is estimated to take 16 days. The project should be completed no later than 6/26/2024.

Seedling Detailed Schedule per Ranger District

Forest Approximate

Acreage

Spacing # of Trees to be planted Estimated Start work

Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest

Sulphur Ranger District 1,473 14’ x 14’ or 15’ x15’

13,390 Engelmann Spruce

286,200 Lodgepole Pine

May 28, 2024

Boulder Ranger District 308 11’ x11 15,640 Engelmann Spruce

79,070 Ponderosa Pine

9,290 Douglas Fir 7,700 limber Pine

May 28, 2024

Bighorn National

Forest

Power River Ranger District

107 11’ x 11’ 21,910 Lodgepole Pine 9,600 Douglas Fir

June 12, 2024

Grand Mesa-

Uncompahgre- Gunnison National

Gunnison Ranger District 411 8’ x 8’, 9’ x 9’, 10’ x10’, or

11’ x 11’

148,800 Engelmann Spruce 2,200 Ponderosa Pine

2,300 Douglas Fir

June 12, 2024

Grand Valley Ranger District

106 10’ x 10’ 41,500 Engelmann Spruce June 12, 2024

Medicine Bow - Routt

National Forest

Laramie Ranger District 198 10’ x 10’ 86,400 Lodgepole Pine May 14, 2024

Yampa Ranger District 97 9’ x 9’ 52,200 Lodgepole Pine May 14, 2024

Shoshone National

Wind River Ranger District 54 9’ x 9’ 24,430 Engelmann Spruce May 28, 2024

Wind River Ranger District 57 10’ x 10’ 19,490 Lodgepole Pine May 28, 2024

Greybull Ranger District 79 10’ x 10’ 9,630 Engelmann Spruce

12,140 Douglas Fir

May 28, 2024

White River National

Sopris Ranger District 270 10’ x 10’ 46,300 Engelmann Spruce

32,600 Lodgepole Pine

May 20, 2024 detailed descriptions for individual planting units will be provided at the pre-work.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

A tree shall be planted next to stationary material when it is available. If stationary material does not exist in the spacing allowance shade shall be transported to the tree. When neither stationary or transportable material exists the tree can be planted in the open at the correct spacing.

Natural shade material includes downed logs, stumps, standing snags, and rock meeting minimum specifications. Natural microsite shade and protection material includes:

* Down logs with a minimum small-end diameter of six inches and minimum length of two feet.

* Stumps with a minimum diameter of eight inches and minimum height of six inches.

* Standing dead trees at least eight inches in diameter at breast height.

* Rocks with a minimum diameter of eight inches and minimum height of six inches.

Trees shall be planted in the best microsite available to mitigate problems associated with hot dry aspects, consistent with FSH 2409.17, 2.61, part 2 and 3a.

When shade is required, each tree shall be shaded at the ground level from the afternoon sun. Trees shall be on the N, NE, or E side of the shade material. Each tree shall be as close to the shade material as possible, and within ½ the distance equal to the height of the shade material (for stumps, downed logs and similar) or ½ the distance equal to the width of the shade material in the case of standing snags.

When transportable (shade) material is required, the contractor shall move suitable material (wood) that can be carried or rolled for a distance from the planted tree up to the planting spacing specified for the unit. For a planting spacing of 12’ x 12’ the distance transportable shade would be required to be moved from is 12 feet from the planted tree. For a 10’ x 10’ planting spacing this would be 10 feet and so on. Do not place shade on the uphill side of a planted tree where it can roll on to the tree. All shade material shall be of such size and/or arrangement so as to be reasonable sturdy and not easily toppled or displaced by animals wind and/or snow.

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment (including covered trailer for transporting seedlings), supervision, workman’s compensation, unemployment insurance, transportation, supplies (expect those designated as Government-furnished) and incidentals, to perform all work necessary to plant seedlings in the areas specified. The contract includes tree handling, planting, and micro-siting. All trees will be planted in the shade of a log, stump, or shrub. All aspects of the work program shall be performed in an organized, systematic manner to assure services shall be performed over the entire unit.

The Forest Service will deliver trees from tree coolers to the project area on the following Ranger Districts. As such, tree cooler location maps are not provided, and Contractor insulated vans or enclosed trailers are not required for these projects:

ARP NF– Sulphur RD and Boulder RD Bighorn NF-Powder River RD GMUG NF– Gunnison RD and Grand Valley RD MBR NF – Yampa RD Shoshone NF – Wind River RD and Greybull RD

3.1 – Contractor Furnished Property

Contractor shall provide transportation from the receipt point (insulated van or enclosed trailer that can transport a minimum of 30 boxes, except projects for which the FS will be delivering trees to the planting project area) for trees seedlings and other government furnished property. Contractor shall provide drinking water, food, transportation and housing for workers.

3.1.1- Planting Tools

A.) Hoedads. The Contractor shall provide hoedads that have a blade with a minimum 4-inch width and a minimum length of 14 inches for containerized and 1-1 plug seedlings. The head or scalping blade of a hoedad is not to be included in the minimum length measurement.

B.) The use of dibbles, planting bars, shovels and augers will not be permitted.

3.1.2 - Planting Bags

Contractor shall provide planting bags. Planting bags shall be a light color, shall not retain water or heat, shall have a minimum depth of 38 cm (15 inches), and shall be free of defects.

All planting bags shall have polyurethane foam liners that line the interior sides and bottom of bags, or other insulated liners acceptable to the Contracting Officer. Burlap is not acceptable.

Planting bags and liners shall be clean and free from dirt and residue from prior planting operations when initial planting on this contract begins, or after any stoppage of work where the Contractor plants elsewhere.

3.1.3 – Heat Tarp

The contractor shall provide 2 heat tarps per crew to use to protect receipted tree seedlings stored in the open prior to seedlings being planted.

3.2 Safety

Contractor’s operations shall facilitate the Government’s safe and practical inspection of Contractor’s operations and conduct of other official duties on Contract Area. The Contractor has all responsibility for compliance with safety requirements for the Contractor's employees. In the event that a conflict develops between the requirements of this contract or agreed upon methods of proceeding hereunder and State or Federal safety requirements, the contract shall be modified, and the Contractor may request an equitable adjustment.

a. Contractor shall provide a copy of their Safety Plan at the Pre-Work Meeting and electronically, via email, to the CO. The Safety Plan shall be kept in the contract folder for OSHA’s review.

b. The Safety Plan shall be available to all employees and subcontractors working on the contract.

c. The Safety Plan shall contain contingency plans for emergencies such as medical, fire, hazardous material spills, and any other assessed hazard; as well as prevention and abatement requirements that apply to this contract.

3.3 Protection of Land Survey Monuments

Contractor shall protect all known survey monuments, witness corners, reference monuments, and bearing trees against avoidable destruction, obliteration, or damage during Contractor’s Operations. If any known monuments, corners, or accessories are destroyed, obliterated, or damaged by Contractor’s Operations, Contractor shall hire the appropriate county surveyor or a registered land surveyor to reestablish or restore at the same location the monuments, corners, or accessories at no additional cost to the Government. Such surveyors shall use procedures in accordance with the Bureau of Land Management “Manual of Instructions for the Survey of the Public Lands of the United States” for General Land Office surveys and in accordance with State law for others. Contractor shall record such survey in appropriate county records.

3.4 Protection of Residual Trees

Contractor's Operations shall not unnecessarily damage young growth or other trees to be reserved.

3.5 Protection of Improvements

So far as practicable, the Contractor shall protect specified roads and other improvements (such as roads, trails, telephone lines, ditches, and fences):

a) Existing in the operating area,

b) Determined to have a continuing need or use, and

c) Designated on the Map.

The Contractor shall keep roads and trails needed for fire protection or other purposes and designated on the Map reasonably free of equipment and products, slash, and debris resulting from the Contractor’s operations. The Contractor shall make timely restoration of any such improvements damaged by the

Contractor’s operations and, when necessary, because of such operations, shall move such improvements.

3.6 Camping Requirements

The Forest Service (FS) has various camping opportunities. Check with local FS unit for camping requirements, camping permits may be required. Verify local fire restriction policies.

If camps will be used to house workers subject to MSPA, they are also subject to the temporary labor camp standards at 29 CFR 1910.142. The Forest Service reserves the right to terminate a camping permit at any time. These requirements are in addition to those contained in or provided for under the clause titled “452.236-72 Use of Premises” in this contract. Any violation of these conditions constitutes a breach of contract and may result in revocation of camping approval.

i. Every structure used as shelter must provide protection from the elements. Where adequate heat is not provided, make other arrangements to protect workers from the cold. Cut firewood only after a District Firewood Permit is obtained.

ii. The campsite must not encroach beyond the boundaries designated by the Forest Service. The campsite location must minimize impacts on streams, lakes, and other bodies of water. Camping is not permitted within developed recreational sites or along primary recreational roads.

iii. The campsite must have a clean appearance at all times. Upon abandonment of any campsite, or termination, revocation, or cancellation of camping privileges, the contractor shall remove, within

10 calendar days, all structures and improvements except those owned by the United States, and shall restore the site, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing or in the camping permit.

Structures or improvements the contractor fails to remove within the 10-calendar day period becomes the property of the United States, however, the contractor remains liable for the cost of the removal and restoration of the site.

iv. Unless otherwise designated by the CO, the use of the area is not exclusive and may be granted to other permittees, contractors, or recreating public. Disorderly conduct is not permitted.

v. Damaging or removing any natural feature or other property of the Forest Service is prohibited.

vi. Servicing of equipment in the campsite is not permissible unless the campsite is within the project.

vii. Provide sanitary facilities for storing food. Provide ice chests or coolers, with ice supply made from potable water, and replenish as necessary. Provide sufficient storage for perishable food.

Forest specific food storage orders apply.

Shoshone Food Storage Order

The food storage order for the Shoshone National Forest can be found online at the following link:

https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1112030.pdf

Medicine Bow-Routt NF Food Storage Order https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1112030.pdf

The food storage order for the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests can be found online at the following link:

https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd754230.pdf

viii. Provide an adequate and convenient potable water supply in each camp for drinking and cooking purposes.

ix. Provide adequate toilet facilities and toilet paper for the capacity of the camp. Service a n d maintain facilities in a sanitary condition.

x. Collect, store, and dispose of garbage in a manner to discourage rodent access, minimize attraction of flies, and prevent scattering by wind.

xi. Maintain basic first aid supplies available, which must be under the charge of a person trained to administer first aid.

The basic supplies must include:

Gauze pads (at least 4x4 inches)

Two large gauze pads (at least 8x10 inches)

Box adhesive bandages (band-aids)

One package of gauze roller bandage (at least 2-inches in width)

Two triangular bandages

Scissors

At least one blanket

Tweezers

Adhesive tape

Latex gloves, and

Resuscitation device such as resuscitation bag, airway, or pocket mask.

xii. Wash laundry in such a way that washing and rinsing will not pollute lakes, streams, or other flowing water.

xiii. Dispose wastewater away from living and eating areas and in such a way that minimizes pollution to lakes, streams, and other flowing water.

xiv. The contractor shall take all reasonable precautions to prevent and suppress forest fires. Do not dispose of material by burning in open fires during the closed season established by law or regulation without the written permission from the Forest Service.

xv. If authorized to have an open fire, the Contractor shall comply with the following fire regulations:

A shovel, axe or Pulaski, a 10-quart pail, which is full of water for immediate use, and a fire extinguisher with an Underwriters Laboratory

(UL) rating of at least 1:A 10:BC is required.

All fire rings or outside fireplaces must be approved by the Forest Service representative.

The area must be cleared down to mineral soil for a distance of one foot outside of the ring or fireplace, and it must not have any overhanging material. Fire rings must be dismantled, and material disposed prior to leaving the site.

All generators and other internal combustion engines must be equipped with Forest https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd754230.pdf

Service approved spark arrestors and/or factory designed muffler and exhaust system in good working order. They will be located in a cleared area with the same requirements as in described in the previous paragraph.

All fuel must be stored in UL approved flammable storage containers and be located at least 50 feet from any open flame or other source of ignition.+

4.0 Deliverable / Schedule

ITEM DESCRIPTION

SUMBITAL DUE

COPIES REQUIRED

A post award conference At least 10 days prior to project start date

Proposed Operation Plan (Overall Schedule): The Contractor shall prepare and submit two copies (or one electronic copy) of a practicable schedule showing the order in which the Contractor proposes to perform the work, and the starting and completion dates of various phases of the work. The schedule shall comply with the contract time requirements in the contract (or Task Order). The schedule shall be provided in either 8.5’x11’ or 11’x17’ format.

With Proposal

Subcontractors: List of proposed sub-contractors and their intended work.

Sub-contractors must have Contracting Officer’s written approval prior to starting work on the project.

Safety Plan. The Contractor shall comply with the requirements of FAR 52.236-13

– Accident Prevention, for all activities under this contract.

Quality Control Plan. Submit original with proposal. Any updates need to be provided for approval to the CO.

With Proposal 2

Designation of Key Contractor Personnel.

Identify Key Personnel (Contractor Representative, Foreman and Plot inspector) and describe responsibilities and authorities

With Proposal 2

All written deliverables shall be phrased in layperson language.

5.0 Government Furnished

Item Description Where, When, How

0001 Project Maps

Maps of planting units with access roads. Provided in Section J, Exhibits 1 – 3

0002 Access Roads

The Government will provide access to the access point(s). The Government will initially clear down trees from the access roads.

Access roads are accessible by 4-wheel drive vehicles equipped for mountain driving.

0003 Access behind locked gates

If planting units or seedling storage sites are behind Forest Road closures (locked gates). The Government will provide necessary access through locked gates

During period unit is being planted.

0004Trees-planting stock

Container Grown Trees: Length of container plug will range from 6 to 9 inches. Top heights range from 3 to 12

Provided on written order 12 hours in advance of delivery.

Item Description Where, When, How inches. At least 90% of the trees will meet these specifications.

Delivered to delivery point (Exhibit 3).

0005 Planting Inspection Sheet

Form R1-2470-9. Quantity necessary to inspect the contract.

Provided at Prework meeting. Sample provided in Section J. Exhibit 4

(a) This Government Property listed in paragraph (e) of this clause is furnished to the Contractor in an “as-is, where is” condition.

The Government makes no warranty regarding the suitability for use of the Government property specified in this contract. The Contractor shall be afforded the opportunity to inspect the Government property as specified in the solicitation.

(b) The Government bears no responsibility for repair or replacement of any lost Government property. If any or all of the Government property is lost or becomes no longer usable, the Contractor shall be responsible for replacement of the property at Contractor expense. The Contractor shall have title to all replacement property and shall continue to be responsible for contract performance.

(c) Unless the Contracting Officer determines otherwise, the Government abandons all rights and title to unserviceable and scrap property resulting from contract performance. Upon notification to the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall remove such property from the Government premises and dispose of it at Contractor expense.

(d) Except as provided in this clause, Government property furnished under this contract shall be governed by the Government Property clause of this contract.

(e) Government property provided under this clause:

Attachment Number

Attachment Title Date Number of Pages

001 Exhibit 1. 2024 Spring Planting Unit Maps for all Forests None Varies

002 Exhibit 2. 2024 Spring Planting Vicinity Map for all Forests

None Varies

003 Exhibit 3. Seedling Storage Location Map for all Forests None Varies

004 Exhibit 4. Planting Inspection Sheet None 2

005 Exhibit 5. Reference from FSH 2409.17 None 1

6.0 Travel

Identify any travel requirements, locations involved, number of trips (if known), and duration of anticipated travel. Specify responsibility for travel reimbursement, e.g., the contractor or the Government. If the travel will be reimbursed by the Government, discuss the method of reimbursement, e.g., in accordance with Federal/agency travel regulations. State the Government official authorized to approve contractor travel, e.g., the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer Representative.

Insert Travel Here Contractor is responsible for transporting planting crew and seedlings in boxes from the designated storage site to the planting units daily during the contract period (Time and distance varies by individual Forest and individual group of planting units). This will require the use of an insulated van or covered trailer, capable of carrying 30 boxes, for seedling transport and storage during the day.

Directions to seedling storage site (Available after Award)

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

A. The Contractor shall assign to this contract the following key personnel:

1. Contractor’s Representative

2. Foreman

i. Contractor’s Foreman—The Contractor shall designate (in writing) an on-site Foreman and an alternate in their absence. Each designated representative shall be fluent in both spoken and written English. The

Foreman shall be readily available to the area of operations when operations are in progress, shall have a copy of the contract on site during operations, and shall be authorized to receive notices in regard to performance under this contract and take related action. The responsibilities of the Foreman shall include the safeguarding of National Forest resources and performance within the terms of the contract.

3. Plot Inspector

i. The Contractor shall designate (in writing) an on-site Plot Inspector. The Plot Inspector shall have a copy of the contract, plot inspection sheets, and planting criteria in Exhibit 5 on site during operations. The responsibilities of the Plot Inspector shall include implementing the QCP, inventorying plots to assure planting is performed adequately and in accordance with the contract and advising the Foreman on the status of planting as work progresses.

8.0 Security Requirements

N/A

9.0 Data Rights

A. Restriction on disclosure and use of data: Offerors that include in their proposal, data that they do not want disclosed to the public for any purpose, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes shall mark the title page with the following legend: “This proposal includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the Government and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed – in whole or in part – for any purpose other than to evaluate this proposal. If, however, a contract is awarded to this Offeror as a result of – or in connection with – the submission of this data, the Government shall have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose the data to the extent provided in the resulting contract. This restriction does not limit the Government’s right to use information contained in this data if it is obtained from another source without restriction.

Contractor Data, Reports, and Plans

Contractor Treatment Plan, Quality Control Plan, and

Safety Plan are followed, and Inspection Data is accurate.

90% Compliance with Contractors Plans and Reports

• Random Verification by the

Government

10.0 Section 508 - Electronic and Information Technology Standards N/A

11.0 Performance Requirement Measures

A. Contractor Quality Control Plan

To provide quality control to assure that work complies with requirements of contract specifications, the contractor shall maintain a plot system that provides an unbiased sample of tree planting quality representing the entire area treated.

The Government may observe or re-inspect the Contractor’s plots at any time. Plots shall be marked and identifiable on the ground. Contractor shall provide written inspection data by unit that meets contract requirements and a sketch map with plot locations. Inspections need to be provided to the Government by 8 AM the day after the inspection is completed in a planting unit. The Contractor shall use the forms included in Exhibit 4 - Planting Inspection Form for inspections, unless an alternate form proposed by the Contractor is approved in advance by the CO. For requirements included in 3.0, the method of inspection will be completed using 1/20th 1/50th acre fixed area plots acre plots with the number of plots sufficient to sample 1% sample of each planting unit (1 plot per 2 acres with a minimum of 5 plots per unit). Alternatively, a 1/100th acre fixed area plot size sampled at 1 plot per acre will provide a 1% sample. Plots should be located systematically on a grid across each unit. Refer to FSH 2409.17, 2.82 part 2 (Exhibit 02)

Contractor performance and success will be evaluated based on the QASP.