Attachment 2 Statement of Work.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 12444826Q0008
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Department of Agriculture Forest Service
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This is a Statement of Work (SOW) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for tree cage construction and installation at the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia near Bartow, dated March 19, 2026.
The contractor shall construct and install welded wire cages around planted seedlings in timber harvest units to prevent deer browsing and ensure proper tree regeneration. Each cage must be constructed from 5-foot tall, 14-gauge welded wire fence with 2-inch by 4-inch mesh, using a 6-foot-long piece of wire formed into a 2-foot diameter cylinder, and secured with two 3/8-inch diameter, 5-foot-long fiberglass stakes. Cages must be placed vertically with seedlings centered inside to allow upward growth. The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, supervision, transportation, equipment, and supplies. Work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. The contractor is responsible for preventing damage to untreated trees, removing trash, repairing erosion control devices damaged during operations, and maintaining project access roads. All work on a unit must be completed before moving to another unit unless the Contracting Officer Representative grants permission otherwise. Payment is based on the number of cages constructed and installed, submitted via itemized invoices through the U.S. Treasury Department's Invoice Processing Platform. The deliverable deadline is October 27, 2026. Travel costs to and from the worksite are the contractor's expense. Three caging maps showing units numbered 1-11 across the Monongahela National Forest are included as attachments.
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US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Statement of Work
Monongahela National Forest
Tree Cages
3/19/26
SECTION 100 - GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
110 - PROJECT
The construction and installation of welded wire cages around planted seedlings in the timber harvest units located at the Monongahela National Forest.
120 - SCOPE OF WORK
Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, supervision, transportation, equipment, supplies, and perform all work necessary for tree cage construction and placement accordance with the specifications, provisions, and clauses of this solicitation and any resultant contract. This work is necessary to prevent deer browsing and ensure proper regeneration of preferred trees.
130 - LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION
The units are located near Bartow W.V., on the Monongahela National Forest. See attached caging maps #1, #2, and #3.
140 - BOUNDARIES
Boundaries of all areas are delineated by orange paint on the border trees.
150 - GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY
N/A
SECTION 200 - CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS / TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
210 Tree cages shall be constructed out of 5 foot (60-in.) tall, 14-gauge welded wire fence, with 2-inch by 4-inch mesh. Cages should use a 6-foot-long piece of wire and be 2-feet in diameter. Two fiberglass stakes (3/8-in diameter and 5-feet in length) will be used to hold each cage in place.
220 Place cages so seedling is centered in the middle of the cage.
230 Place cages so they are vertical, so seedling can grow through top the cage.
240 A total number of cages to be per unit is specified in the schedule of items.
250 The Contractor shall exercise care and caution in all operations to prevent damage to all trees left untreated.
260 Any trash resulting from the Contractor's operations must be removed from the area and properly disposed of.
270 The Contractor shall repair and replace, without any additional cost to the Government, any erosion control devices, such as water bars and dips, that were damaged or destroyed during the operation of this contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining roads used to access the project areas and for repairing any damage resulting from the operation of this contract.
280 Once work has begun on a unit it shall be completed before moving to another unit unless permission is granted to proceed in a different manner by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The Contractor will notify the COR before beginning any work.
290 The Contractor will be authorized to utilize a designated area for the staging and storage of materials, tools and equipment necessary for the performance of this SOW. All materials must be stored in an organized manner, protected from any elements and theft, and in a way that does not obstruct site traffic or safety exits at the facility.
If the contractor intends to have their materials, tools, and equipment on site prior to the start of performance of the project, they must coordinate with the COR. The COR will determine if it is in the best interest of the facility to accept early deliverables.
Upon project completion, the Contractor is responsible to remove all stored materials, tools, and equipment, leaving the designated area in a clean condition.
The U.S. government is not responsible for the loss or damage of any Contractor-stored materials, tools, or equipment.
300 - DELIVERABLES/SCHEDULE
310 All worked shall be performed from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, exclusive of Federal holidays. If a holiday falls on a normal service day, work performance will be conducted on the next business day following the holiday.
Key Deliverables Item No.
(CLIN)
Deliverable Objective Due
1-11 Tree Cages Construct and ensure correct placement of Tree cages within the period of performance
October 27, 2026.
SECTION 400 - CONTRACTOR’S KEY PERSONNEL
410 The Contractor shall arrange for satisfactory supervision of the contract work. The Contractor or their designated supervisor shall be available at all times: while work is in progress, to receive notices, reports, or requests from the Contracting Officer or the COR. Government direction or supervision of Contractor's employees, directly or indirectly, shall not be exercised.
SECTION 500 - SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
510 N/A
SECTION 600 - TRAVEL
610 Travel requirements to and from the worksite are at the expense of the contractor which may include: travel, lodging, meals and incidentals.
SECTION 700 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
710 - METHOD OF MEASUREMENT
The acreage of the project areas was estimated by Global Positioning System equipment, topographic maps, and aerial photographs. The acreages are determined to be correct for the purposes of this contract.
720 - PAYMENT
Payment will be based upon the number of cages constructed and installed.
The contractor will submit itemized invoices identifying work requirements completed (cited in Section 200, Technical Specifications) and dates through the U.S. Treasury Departments Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
SECTION 800 - ATTACHMENTS
810 Maps #1, #2, and #3
END OF SECTION
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| SOW FY26 Cageing_Rev3_19Mar26 |
| Cagingmap 1 |
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| Cagingmap 3 |
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