Attachment_2-_Performance_Work_Statement.pdf

2026 WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE (WUI) HAZARDOUS FUEL REDUCTION CONTRACT

OCEAN SPRING UNIT

MISSISSIPPI SANDHILL CRANE

NATIONALWILDLIFE REFUGE

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 General: This is a non-personal service for the mastication of trees and brush on approximately 1204 acres on Mississippi

Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge (MSCNWR). The Government shall 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. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform work services as defined in this Performance Work Statement. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Introduction: The Contractor will masticate identified fuels according to specifications that will assist in the prevention of wildfires from destroying/damaging government and private property.

1.3 Period of Performance: On or about September 1, 2026, thru September 30, 2027. This time-frame would account for holidays, weather-days within the contract period and is contingent on funding availability.

1.4 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be within the boundaries of the Mississippi

Sandhill Crane NWR (MSCNWR) Ocean Springs Unit, Figure 1. This mastication project will be completed as a “mosaic” across the Ocean Springs units, this will preserve remnant longleaf clusters and hardwood hammocks. MSCNWR operations will be run from the United States Wildland Fire Service Fire Center located at 7200 Crane Lane Gautier Mississippi 39553.

Details concerning treatment area are identified in the Scope section of this document.

1.5 Type of Contract: This is a Fixed Price contract/task order.

1.6 Security Requirements: MSCNWR is a closed refuge so contractor will be required to make arrangements with/notify

United States Wildland Fire Service Fire Management Staff of all work details/days.

1.7 Key Control: Contractor will be required to provide a combination lock to be placed on refuge gates solely for the purpose of egress and ingress to complete contract obligations. A gate key maybe provided to the contractor, if deemed necessary.

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1.7.1 Lock Combinations (if applicable). The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that all lock combinations are not revealed to unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall ensure that lock combinations are changed when personnel having access to the combinations no longer have a need to know such combinations. These procedures shall be included in the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan.

1.8 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend all post award conference or progress meetings convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition

Regulation Subpart 42.5. The Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officers Representative (COR), Government

Representative (GR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the

Contractor's performance and/or status of work. At these meetings, the CO/COR or GR will apprise the Contractor of how the government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor will apprise the Government of problems being experienced, if any. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.9 Contracting Officer Representative /Government Representative: The COR will be identified by either separate letter or other form of notification. The COR/GR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration.

The COR/GR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; conduct inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, and specifications; monitor Contractor performance and notify both the CO and Contractor of any deficiencies and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the

COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially regarding changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.10 Key Personnel: The follow personnel are considered key personnel by the government: Contract Manager/Administrator, Project Manager/Supervisor. The Contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of

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the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the CO. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract manager or alternate shall be available Monday –

Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm except for Federal Holidays.

1.11 Identification of Contractor Employees: All Contract personnel attending meetings and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

II. BACKGROUND

2.1 The mission of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect and enhance, fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. An important part of this is protecting the public from wildland fires. Refuges employ a variety of management techniques to reduce fuels; one priority method is through fuel reduction prescribed burns, alternative methods are through the use of mechanical and hand treatments. The

Wildland Fire Service and the Fish and Wildlife Service prioritize treatments based upon public safety through reducing hazardous fuel loading.

III. SCOPE OF WORK

3.1 Objective: Mastication of vegetation to reduce Wildland Urban Interface hazardous fuels in the Ocean Springs Unit of

MSCNWR will be completed for a total of of approximately 1204 acres. Three burn units are incorporated into this project.

Units O-20, O-17, and O-08. Units O-20 and O-17 north of the transmission line will require all vegetation with a diameter of eight (8) inches and smaller will be masticatled down to mineral soil inside the following designated units. A combination of under growth removal and stems up to 8 inches in diameter within the perimeter and interior of the project area are to be conducted. The entire Unit O-08 and O-17 south of transmission line will require all vegetation with a diameter of six (6) inches and smaller will be masticatled down to mineral soil inside the designated units. A combination of under growth

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removal and stems up to 6 inches in diameter within the perimeter and interior of the project area are to be conducted. This includes the exterior perimeter of the firelines. All over hang and 10 foot mastication in depth shall be included to reduce adjacent vegetation improving containment. Areas of priorities will be defined influenced by ground conditions, endangered species activities, risk to the public, and access. Reduction of WUI hazardous fuels will allow prescribed fire operations to continue and assist with the protection of private property, infrastructure, Interstates, travel ways and endangered flora and fauna. The project area will be treated with a heavy-duty forestry mulching or brush cutting machinery that chips / mulches / masticates trees and brush. The equipment will be tracked or rubber tired with sufficiently low ground pressure to minimize rutting, soil compaction and tree root damage. A rotary drum masticating head that is capable of being raised and lowered is highly suggested. The width of the cutting head must be equal to, or greater than the width of the carrier, so that all vegetation within the path of the machine will be masticated. Machinery can be of diverse horsepower and sizing to accomplish the project. Equipment, which is less than 90 horse-power most likely will not be effective. The machinery must be capable of falling and masticating trees up to 8 inches dbh including the ground line diameter or greater. Machinery needs to be versatile in maneuverability and capable of reaching over-ditch banks and or riparian areas.

The contractor will mulch all brush, saplings and trees up to 8 inches dbh figuring in the ground line diameter. Residues from the mulching may be left onsite and evenly distributed across the treatment area. All residues will be reduced to chips and larger pieces will be no more than 2 foot in length to allow for quick structural breakdown. All downed vegetation will be mulched so that no portion of the residues lie greater than 6 inches above the forest floor. More than one pass with machinery may be necessary. All stems must be completely severed from the stumps and all residues must lie within a depth not greater than 6 inches of the soil surface. Minimal leave tree wounds will be accepted. Operators must be skilled in operating in dense areas without damaging leave trees.

Stumps from the treated vegetation will be reduced to flush with ground level in height from the soil surface. If terrain features prevent the stump from being taken down to ground level the stump may be ground down to the specific terrain feature.

The majority of the live understory vegetative material or wildland fuel loading (fuels) within the treatment area, on average could be considered “moderate to heavy” and a small percentage of the fuels within the treatment area could be considered

“light”. Prospective contractors are encouraged to be present for a site visit prior to bidding to form their own assessment as to

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the level of fuel / vegetation loading and resulting work and conditions that affect cost of performance required to masticate these wildland fuels within the treatment area. It is impractical to determine by other means the exact nature of work and the work site conditions under which the contract will be executed. The submission of a bid is considered certification that the site has been inspected, and nature of work has been determined. Site visits and / or tours can be scheduled by calling the COR or

Government Representative or being present for site visits on the Refuge prior to submitting bid.

The treatment area may encompass year-round ponds, wet / soft areas, steep ditches, areas of dense stems greater than 8 inches ground-line diameter or other features that prevent access with machine or mastication of wildland fuels / vegetation within.

Accommodation may be made for the contractor to treat similar number of acres outside these specific areas and/or skip past inaccessible areas with no negative reflection on performance quality. “In lieu of” acres of treatment will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis between the COR/Government Representative and the contractor representative. In situations where the treatment area runs through course wood debris that is greater than the maximum diameter specified for treatment of 6 to 8 inches diameter, such as a log, the contractor can masticate wildland fuels going up to and around that log, then skip over that specific log or large piece of debris. Perimeter debris must be masticated to reduce increased potential of fire escaping containment lines.

All equipment used for this contract shall be inspected by the COR or Government Representative for the presence of invasive weed seeds or propagates prior to being offloaded at the Refuge. Equipment includes mastication machinery and any support off-highway utility vehicles, including service trucks, pickup trucks, over the road transport trucks etc. All equipment shall be cleaned with a pressure washer prior to arriving at the Refuge to remove all soil, plant parts, seeds, vegetative matter or other debris which could hold seeds. The visual inspection will be conducted by the COR or Government Representative and will focus on, but not be limited to air breathers, tracks or tires, frame openings, floor plates, skid plates or other areas that can trap seeds. If seeds, clumps of soil or propagates are found, the equipment will not be off-loaded and the contractor will be required to remove the equipment from the Refuge and thoroughly clean it before engaging in contract implementation.

3.1.1 Treatment Area: The general location of the project area is north of Interstate 10; east of Seaman Road; west of Old Fort

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Bayou Road; and south of Seaman Road. General location is the town of Vancleave Mississippi in Jackson County Mississippi.

Refuge interior Glendale Road divides the project area, as well as a major transmission line running east/west in direction. The approximately location of the 1204 acres is (30.467939 N, -88.828233 W). This area has a dominate canopy of premature slash pine with diameters ranging from saplings size to 24 inches with riparian areas, hardwood and cypress trees are intermixed. The mid and understory consist of natural pine regeneration and native grasses and shrubs. The government has the right to move project location to a similar site within the refuge boundary if the original site cannot be accessed due to weather conditions, endangered species activity or a higher priority project is identified.

3.2 Contractor must comply 100% with the agreed-upon plan of work. Preferred method of treatment will be by low ground pressure tracked equipment with suggested mastication equipment capabilities of a minimum of at least one piece of equipment rated at 200 Horsepower. The government is open to alternative method of treatment by low ground pressure equipment but must be approved prior to commencement of work. All work must be done according to work statement, equipment capability restrictions and any local and state regulations.

3.3 The Contractor shall provide all personnel, labor equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision and other non-personal services necessary to perform the requirements of this contract and shall plan, schedule, coordinate, and ensure effective performance of required services for the entire duration of contract. Crews must avoid all areas marked as “off limits”; coordinates will be provided to the Project Manager for these locations. Treatment applications shall be performed in such a manner as to protect non-target flora species, the environment, and the public. NOTE: The CO reserves the right to require the Contractor to replace any operating personnel, or equipment used in the performance of this Contract if the personnel, or equipment are violating, or have violated, any state or federal laws; or are unsafe; or for any valid reason. In this event, the Contractor shall as soon as reasonably possible, upon written or verbal notice (to be later reduced to writing) from the CO, provide replacements satisfactory to the CO at no additional cost.

3.4 Work performance shall be defined as 100% of identified area to be treated.

3.5 All personnel and equipment to be used will be appropriately licensed and certificated for the work to be done. The

Contractor will be responsible for providing sufficient equipment, fuel, safety items, personnel and their subsistence needs

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during the project period, as well as checking all work sites for hazards of any type which could affect their ability to accomplish the project.

3.6 The Contractor will provide USWFS with contact information for all ground personnel, vehicles, and equipment, identification information (including make, model, color, name of company, and contact information) at least 48 hours before implementation of the project.

3.7 Public Safety: Public safety must be always ensured. In application areas where there is potential for public interaction the Refuge shall advise the Contractor of any public use hazards. It shall be the ultimate responsibility of the Contractor to initiate operations GO-NO-GO. Any fines or penalties for damage to public or private property or resultant environmental damage shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

3.8 The COR/GR must be notified at least 48 hours prior to the start of any operations.

3.9 Only approved low ground pressure equipment will be allowed to operate within the treatment units. No rutting greater than six (6) inches will be permitted at any time.

3.10 The Contractor shall avoid any damage to native flora and fauna outside the designated area or clearly marked areas inside the designated area. The Contractor shall not collect, harass, harm, or molest native flora and fauna. The Contractor shall avoid damage to sensitive archaeological sites. The Contractor shall be responsible for the removal of all trash and treatment-related equipment. The Contractor shall be held liable if damage was determined to be the fault of the Contractor (negligence), the result of improper treatment techniques, or the result of Contractor control activities.

3.11 The ground crew supervisor shall be responsible for any data collection, safety procedures, and crew supervision. The

COR/GR shall provide technical support concerning species/area treatments for each delineated work area. Under no circumstances shall a non-approved piece of equipment be used without knowledge or permission of the COR/GR. Ground crews accessing the treatment area need be aware that the majority of the acres to be treated contain seasonal wetlands.

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IV. APPLICABLE DIRECTIVES

4.1 All Contractor employees performing work directly onsite must adhere to all local regulations, rules, policies relating to the obtainment of proper clearances and site access.

4.2 The Contractor must abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures.

4.3 OSHA, 29 CFR 1910 (as applicable)

4.4 EPA regulations

4.5 The Contractor is responsible for acquiring and maintaining all federal, state and local licenses, certifications, and permits.

The only exception to this requirement is that the MSCNWR will provide the Section 7 permit, if required, for endangered species for this contract if applicable. A copy of the Section 7 permit will be furnished to the Contractor and all conditions will be followed. Endangered species are known to frequently occur in the treatment area and adhering to the Section 7 permit conditions should require minimal effort.

4.6 The Contractor (or their representatives) will not litter. Litter violations will be handled under Federal Code of Regulations

50CFR27.94 (a), which carries a fine of $100.00 per incident upon conviction.

V. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

5.1 All vegetation with a diameter at breast height of six (6) and eight (8) inches, respective identified Units, and smaller has to be masticated to mineral soil. Exceptions will be longleaf pine trees, oaks, hardwoods hammocks and cypress strands. Riparian areas such as drainages will be minimally treated.

5.1.1 The Crew Supervisor shall be responsible for notifying the COR /GR within one week of treatment completion so that the area can be inspected. The Contractor shall be responsible for 100% treatment of the identified area.

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5.1.2 TREATMENT

5.1.2.1 The Contractor shall canvas 100% of the identified treatment area.

5.2 The Contractor shall complete the treatment during the specified dates as directed by the COR/GR due to endangered species activity as directed by the refuge biologist and wet soil conditions. Due to endangered species nesting, the area may be closed during the spring of each year.

5.2.1 The Contractor shall coordinate with the Government to determine the date(s) and time(s) of treatment to minimize impacts on other Government activities and so refuge staff has time to close roads and trails in the treatment area prior to treatment beginning. Contractor must have work dates and a plan of work approved by the USFWS 48 hours prior to beginning work, preferably established during a face-to-face pre-work meeting.

5.3 The Contractor shall clean and wash equipment in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency and refuge guidelines to prevent the introduction of exotic flora and fauna onto the refuge. Refuge guidelines require all equipment to be pressure washed prior to entering refuge property. Prior to leaving the worksite for the day, the Contractor shall remove all equipment and materials associated with contract activities on government property unless approval has been granted by the

COR or GR and/or a storage site has been identified.

5.4 Contractor is responsible for notifying COR/GR at the time of a hazardous spill and the contractor is responsible for cleaning up any spills that may occur.

5.5 The Contractor shall avoid any damage to native vegetation and wildlife. The Contractor shall be responsible for the removal of all trash and treatment-related equipment. Trash shall be removed on a daily basis. If damage occurs, the

Contractor shall be held liable if damage was determined to be because of Contractor negligence, the result of improper treatment techniques, or the result of Contractor control activities.

5.6 SPECIAL CONDITIONS

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5.6.1 The COR/GR shall inform the Contractor of the time schedule as work progresses. However, the CO may halt work at any time upon written notice.

5.6.2 Weather and site conditions may interfere with the work completion schedule negotiated at the award conference. The

CO may halt work at any time upon written notice for conditions beyond the control of the contractor. If this results in significant time lost, the completion date for the project can be re-negotiated by the COR/GR and must be approved by the

COR.

VI. WORK TIME/HOURS OF DUTY

6.1 Hours of Operation: The Contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 6:00 am – 7:00 pm

Monday thru Friday except national emergencies, administrative closings or similar Government directives. Work days or hours outside these times must be approved by the COR/GR. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the Contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this SOW when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

VII. SUPPLIES, MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, AND UTILITIES

NOTE: As a government agency dedicated to “working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people,” the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service strives to incorporate the most ecologically sound and environmentally beneficial technologies, materials, and practices into all aspects of planning and operations. To help achieve this mission and meet Executive Orders (EOs) and Department of the Interior (DOI) planning requirements, the USFWS has implemented strategies to reduce the environmental impacts associated with procurement, lease acquisition, waste prevention and recycling, facility design, construction, operation and management, contracting and permitted

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commercial visitor services. These strategies have been collectively referred to as the FWS’s Green Procurement and Waste

Prevention & Recycling Program (Greening Program) and are a part of the FWS’s overall approach to environmental management.

7.1 Government-Furnished Property and Services: The Government will not provide any Supplies, Materials, or Equipment to complete this contract.

VIII. SUPERVISION

8.1 In order to ensure performance and accomplishment of the work as outlined herein, the Contractor shall provide adequate and competent supervision at all times for all work to be accomplished by the Contractor’s employees. When contract work is in progress, supervisory personnel shall be available at all times to receive notices, reports, or requests from the COR/GR or his/her authorized representative. At no time shall CO/COR/GR direct or supervise the activities of the Contractor’s employees.

8.2 On-site Supervision: An on-site supervisor, with the ability to speak and understand English clearly and with the authority to act for the Contractor on a day-to-day basis and to sign inspection reports and all other correspondence on behalf of the

Contractor, shall be present at the work site at all times when contract work is in progress, unless a contractor employee can act on the supervisor’s behalf.

8.3. Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervisory responsibilities shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following:

8.3.1 Providing an adequate labor force; this includes the immediate replacement of personnel dismissed for cause or leaving employment of their own volition.

8.3.2 Ensuring that Contractor personnel are properly trained to perform their assigned work in a proper, safe, and efficient manner, and ensuring that the proper supplies, materials, and equipment are on hand.

8.3.3 Taking action to prevent general carelessness by employees and/or abuse of government property, flora or fauna.

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8.3.4 Establishing an effective and comprehensive safety program.

8.3.5 Indoctrinating employees to report fire, hazardous conditions and damage. All equipment must have an immediate fire suppression plan in place such as adequate rated and inspected fire extinguishers. During the period of performance the project area will most likely experience periods of high fire danger.

8.3.6 Continually ensuring that the conduct of the Contractor’s employees reflect favorably upon the Contractor’s and Fish and

Wildlife Service organization(s). If applicable, supervisory personnel are responsible for ensuring that employees fully support and participate in the energy-conservation program within the facilities.

IX. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS

9.1 Supervisory Personnel: All supervisory employees engaged in directing the work to be accomplished under this contract shall possess, at least two years’ experience in directing the subject service-type operations in a supervisory capacity for the approximate size/scope of this contract.

X. DELIVERABLES

10.1 Frequent reporting/accounting of overall progress (i.e. 33%, 66%, 100%) or as determined by the COR/GR.

10.2 Universal Daily Progress Report (U-DPR), to be provided the COR/GR or his/her designee on a bi-weekly basis

(minimum).

10.3 Coordination, application, and wrap-up meetings

10.4 A COR/GR will inspect all areas periodically during the contract period.

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10.5 Copies of all invoices (signed by the Contractor Crew Supervisor/GR) can be submitted to the Government at completion times of 33%, 66% and 100% complete or as determined by the COR/GR.

XI. DELIVERABLES SCHEDULE

(This technical exhibit lists any reports or documentation that is required as a deliverable and includes the frequency, # of copies, medium/format and who/where it is to be submitted. A deliverable is anything that can be physically delivered but may include non-physical things such as meeting minutes.)

Deliverable Frequency # of Copies Medium/Format Submit To

Routine reporting/accounting of progress

33%, 66%, 100%

1 Hard/soft copy

COR/GR/Manager

Daily Progress

Report

Submitted weekly 1 Hard/soft copy COR/GR/Manager

Coordination, application, and wrap-up meetings

As directed by the

COR/GR

n/a Meeting COR/GR/Manager

XII. Quality Assurance Plan

12.1 The Contractor shall institute a complete quality-control program to ensure that the requirements of this contract are provided, as specified. The overall goal of the program should be to identify and correct any problems that may exist before they are identified by or reported to the COR/GR. This will aid in ensuring the contractor meets time schedules, adheres to standard commercial practices, and complies with Performance Work Statement/contract in an efficient, ethical, and productive manner. As a minimum, the program shall include:

12.1.1 An inspection system covering all the services required under Section V (Performance Requirements) with a comprehensive checklist to be used to inspect contract performance during scheduled and unscheduled inspections, and the

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name(s) of the individuals who will be performing the inspections.

12.1.2 A system for identifying and correcting deficiencies and/or a pattern of deficiencies in the quality or quantity of services provided before the level of performance becomes unacceptable and/or Government inspectors point out the deficiencies.

12.1.3 A file of all inspections conducted by the Contractor and corrective actions taken (at Contractor’s expense). This should include follow-up inspections to ensure that corrective action was appropriate, complete, and timely. This documentation shall be organized in a logical manner, kept current, and made available to the CO/COR/GR during the term of the contract.

12.1.4 When notified of a deficiency, items designated as unsatisfactory or below standard shall be re-performed by Contactor at no additional cost to the Government. All corrective action must be completed by the next working day of notification of the deficiency. If not, a deduction may be made (as determined from the applicable month’s invoice). Failure of the Government to notify the Contractor of a deficiency does not relieve the Contractor of the obligation to perform services nor does it relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to ensure that quality control measures are adhered to for contract compliance.

12.2 Performance Indicators and Acceptable Quality Levels

12.2.1 Comply with work production/work schedule(s) except for Excusable Delays. 100% compliance

12.2.2 Comply with all work requirements and standards as indicated within the Scope of Work. 100% compliance

12.2.3 Comply with all contract terms and conditions. 100% compliance

12.2.4 Must not damage government resources, fish, wildlife, and/or property. 100% compliance

12.2.5 Maintain safety of workers and work environment at all times. 100% compliance with no deviations

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12.2.6 Maintain a Quality Control Plan and immediately disclose/report any problems. 100% compliance

12.2.7 Ensure all equipment is in good working order during the entire period of performance and safeguard the use and storage of all hazardous chemicals. 100% compliance

12.2.8 The task shall be considered completed following a thorough final inspection of the delineated treatment area by the

COR and only if it is determined that the Contractor treated 100% of the project. 100% compliance

12.2.9 The Contractor shall be held responsible for non-target damage (to be determined by the COR). 100% compliance

12.3 Surveillance Methods

12.3.1 Regularly scheduled inspection/review of work

12.3.2 Inspection of equipment. The CO/CO/GR, reserves the right to inspect, at any time upon notice to the Contractor, the

Contractor’s procedures and operating personnel. Inspection, however, shall not relieve the Contractor of any obligations or responsibilities, nor shall it transfer any liability to the Refuge.

12.3.3 Contractor logs/reports

12.3.4 Final payment shall be held until 100% of the project is completed as determined by a final inspection conducted by

COR/GR.

12.4 Incentives

12.4.1 Non-compliance with Performance Work Statement will result in negative performance evaluation/rating.

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12.4.2 A positive performance rating will be given for overall satisfactory work and compliance related to the contract.

XIII. MAP FIGURE 1.

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