Attachment 3 - Statement of Work.pdf

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Statement of Work

Contents Project

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

2.0 Background

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

4.0 Government Furnished

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

6.0 Travel

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

Attachments

Project Lava Fire Rangeland Fence Rebuild Project

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

This project includes the removal and reconstruction of 3.5 miles of segmented interior Forest Service fence and Forest Service/BLM boundary fences on the Council Ranger District of the Payette National Forest. Fence construction will not be a contiguous 3.5 miles, but rather seven distinct segments of fence where either BLM lands border Forest Service lands, or interior Forest Service fences are needed. This project will include removal of all old fence material from the site and clearing vegetation and large woody debris as needed for the new fence line construction. The fence construction will consist of permanent, four strand, barbed wire, let down, livestock fence. (see 3.0).

2.0 Background

The 3.5 miles of livestock fence were destroyed by the Lava Fire of 2024. The fire caused significant damage to the Indian Mountain C&H grazing allotment where both BLM/Forest Service exterior boundary fences and internal Forest Service fences were effected. The Forest Service is seeking to contract the removal and reconstruction of fencing burned in the 2024 Lava Fire.

The terrain in the Lava Fire Scar is varied and moderately rugged with a general landform of steep to moderately steep slopes descending into moderately deep canyons. Vegetation is comprised of scattered ponderosa pine/douglas fir pockets and stringers with sagebrush steppe open slopes. Road access is limited; however, many fences are within a short distance of existing roads and cross country travel is possible. Off road use is authorized for construction and removal of old fencing materials. Off road travel is subject to soil moisture to avoid resource damage during periods where soils are saturated and specific locations where riparian areas can be crossed with equipment.

No fencing supplies are needed for this contract. All infrastructure supplies will be provided by the Forest Service Rangeland Management Program. It is approximated that this job would take Forest Service Rangeland Management personnel roughly 45 days to complete. Heavy equipment is optional but speeds up completion time. Most contractors have adequate equipment for the job (mini excavator, UTV, ATV, Pickup, Truck, hand tools, chainsaws, safety equipment etc.) Equipment such as those mentioned above will not be provided by the Forest Service. The time frame provided is feasible given our experience with fence removal and reconstruction of this nature.

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PROJECT (See table 1. for the list of material)

Equipment and Workmanship: All equipment and/or materials incorporated into the work covered by this contract shall be of the most suitable grade for the purpose intended, unless otherwise specifically provided in this contract. All work under this contract shall be performed in a skillful manner.

Surface Conditions: Work shall not occur under conditions that prevent the proper operation of equipment. These conditions may include snow, frozen ground or when the soil exceeds 15% moisture content. When such conditions are encountered, the Contractor shall stop work and notify the Government.

Surface Disturbance: Public or private access roads damaged by the Contractor shall be restored at the Contractor’s expense to the same condition they were in at the commencement of work. All-terrain vehicles may be used within project areas as long as vehicle use does not create a visible trail. If contractors create a new trail down to mineral soil with vegetation damaged beyond future regrowth and/or ruts exceeding 4 inches will be reclaimed at the expense of the Contractor.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR FENCE REMOVAL AND RECONSTRUCTION-STANDARD 4-WIRE LET DOWN FENCE (illustrations 1-5)

Fence Wire: All four wires will be barbed wire. Allowable spacing tolerance will be +/-2” from designated heights and spacing’s. All wires shall be galvanized with 12.5 gauge. All wire will be pre-stretched and then tightly stretched and secured. Good judgement will be used in determining the tension. When ending wire at a brace point, the wire will be wrapped around the tie stick a minimum of twice then secured by wrapping back on the stretched wire. The tie shall be made on the center line of the post to avoid the turning and slackening tendency. No more than one-quarter mile will be stretched at one time. (see illustration 1.) Wire spacing will be as follows:

• First Wire (bottom wire)- 12 inches above the ground

• Second Wire - 10 inches above bottom wire (22 inches from ground)

• Third Wire - 10 inches above the second wire (32 inches from the ground)

• Fourth Wire (top wire) - 12 inches above the third wire (42 inches from the ground)

Stays: One wooden cedar stay will be placed evenly between posts. Stays shall be 2 to 3 inch diameter and 48 inches tall to match the height of the t-post. The bottom of each wood stay will rest solidly on the ground. Stays will be secured tightly to each line wire by 1 ½ inch staples driven fully into the stay.

(see illustration 1.).

T-Posts: Steel t-posts shall be 5’ 6” 1.33 lb./ft. Post spacing shall be 20 feet with one stay in-between. Posts will be no taller than 48” above ground (+/- 2” allowable height tolerance). Allowable lateral spacing tolerance will be 18” if obstacles occur that do not allow posts to be driven the required depth of 1 foot 6 inches. No offset of the fence line will be allowed if the posts do need to be moved to avoid obstacles.

Where solid rock is encountered below the surface, posts shall extend a minimum of nine inches into the rock or stop when the top of the anchor plate is a minimum of four inches below the ground surface. In areas where t-posts are unable to be driven, posts will be embedded by utilizing a rock drill, use of rock anchors, stays will be doubled to create a short span of “floating fence”, or any combination of these will be used at the discretion of the Forest Service. Baker Clips will be fastened to the steel posts at the specified spacing. Clips will be clamped down securely on both clip ends and snug on the steel post as to allow no up and down movement of the wire along the steel post. (see Illustration 1. and 2.)

Tie Trees: Healthy, well rooted, adult trees will be utilized as brace points. Welded eye bolts will be drilled into the tree at specified heights and orientation until one inch of thread remains between the eye of the bolt and the tree. Bales of wire and tie sticks on either side of the tree will then allow the fence wires to anchor to the tree. (see illustration 3.)

Rock Jacks and Rock Cribs: All rock jacks and rock cribs will be assembled so that every assembly joint is firmly secured. Rock jacks and cribs shall be placed on level ground with solid, sturdy, uniform contact.

Jacks and cribs shall be stacked densely and neatly with large rocks that entirely fill their capacity. Rock jacks and rock cribs shall be in line with the fence at all times. (see illustration 3.)

Braces: Pipe for corner triple (3 post) and double (2 post) H-braces shall be 2 7/8 inch (outside diameter) (2 3/8 pipe may be use if 2 7/8 is unavailable). Used drill stem pipe is acceptable. Steel H-brace design shall be 7-foot posts with 7-to-8-foot lateral support. H-braces will be pounded at a depth of 36-38 inches, and a height of 46-48” above ground. Additional braces every quarter mile will be necessary where the fence changes direction, slope changes, or at gates. Triple (3 post) H-braces shall be used at the end of a fence role (every ¼ mile), at the hanging side of a gate and any other area needed, including but not limited to, slopes, hills and valleys. Double (2 post) H-braces shall be used at other designated areas (slopes, hills, valleys) as needed for additional support. Braces are not field welded but are instead assembled using clamps or connections (strap steel welded to pipe with bolt on other end).

A combination of the aforementioned braces will be utilized along the fenceline path and will be predetermined by the Forest Service. Fence brace combinations are determined on a case-by-case basis depending on access, terrain, and vegetative cover. No barbed wire shall be connected directly to any of the brace types. This is a let-down style fence where tie sticks are used to connect the barbed wire fencing to the braces themselves. (see illustration 4.)

Gates: Gates shall be installed at all road crossings and where specified for livestock management. Gates shall be 14 feet wide and constructed with four strands of barbed wire and three to four wooden stays. All gate wires must be pre-stretched. The gap between the gate and the post shall be less than 6 inches.

(see illustration 5.)

Depression or Water Gap: When the fence line crosses a depression or drainage, the use of rock “dead men” of sufficient weight to adequately close the gap and securely hold the fence down will be necessary.

(see illustration 1.)

Right-of-Way Clearance: The fence path can be cleared four feet on each side of the fence for an eight foot total right-of way to facilitate building the fence. All dead or live trees less than 10-inch DBH will be cut, bucked and removed from fence path (4 feet on each side). Removal of trees larger than 10 inch DBH will need to be approved by the COR prior to cutting occurring.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

Project sites shall be cleaned up, and all refuse removed by the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of materials in a manner consistent with State, Federal and local laws and for all expenses incurred with disposal. Public or private access roads damaged by the Contractor shall be restored at the Contractors expense to the same condition they were in at the commencement of work.

Hazardous Materials:

Use of Hazardous Materials and/or petroleum products requires that all appropriate State and Federal Regulations be complied with including, but not limited to, Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on hand and use of necessary Personal Protective Clothing (PPE)

• On-site disposal of Hazardous Materials or Waste including hydrocarbons is not authorized. On-site disposal will subject the contractor to at least the cost of reclamation and the appropriate disposal of contaminated soil.

• Incidental (de minimus) leaks from fittings, gaskets or ruptured hoses will not subject the contractor to remedial requirements. They will be considered normal and unavoidable losses. Continual leaks will be noted on inspection reports and correction through maintenance required.

• All construction equipment shall be pressure washed before entering National Forest System lands. The removal of mud and debris from treads, tracks and undercarriage, with emphasis on axles, frame, cross-members, motor mounts, and underneath steps, running boards, and front bumper/brushguard assemblies will be required. The purpose is to reduce or eliminate the transportation of noxious weeds, which is required by Federal and State regulations.

SECURITY OF EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY

The Contractor may leave equipment at the work site. The Contractor shall be responsible for all damage to property and to persons, including third parties that occur as a result of his or his agents or employee's fault or negligence. The term "third parties" is construed to include employees of the Government. The Contractor is responsible for adhering to all state fire laws. The Contractor shall use every precaution necessary to prevent damage to public and private property. Land monuments and property markers shall not be disturbed until the Contracting Officer or his representative, have witnessed or otherwise referenced their location and directed their removal.

CREW SUPERVISION

Contractor shall designate one English literate supervisor who will be on-site during operation hours.

Supervisors shall be identified during the pre-work conference. Any changes in supervisory designations must be submitted in writing to the Project manager at least 24 hours prior to the change taking effect.

Person designated by the Contractor, as supervisor must remain with and effectively directs the crew by

(1) making periodic inspections of the crew’s work, (2) advising them as to improper work methods, (3) providing instructions for correcting any improper work methods encountered. Emergency transportation will be provided by the Contractor at all times.

WORK CAMPS

The Contractor shall be aware of and abide by the rules of the Payette National Forest applicable to forest visitors. The Contractor shall obtain a Letter of Authorization to camp from the District Ranger prior to camping on Forest Service land. If dispersed camping is preferred by the contractor, then no letter is needed if you are abiding by the 14 day stay limit. If the contractor is staying longer than the 14-day period, then a Letter of Authorization will be needed. These provisions are in addition to those contained in, or provided for, in the clause titled "Use of Premises in this contract.

The campsite must not encroach beyond the boundaries designated by the Forest Service. The campsite shall be located so as to minimize impacts on streams, lakes, and other bodies of water. No camping is permitted within developed recreation sites.

The campsite shall 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. If the contractor fails to remove all structures or improvements within the 10 calendar days, they shall become the property of the United States, but that will not relieve the contractor of liability for the cost of their removal and restoration of the site.

Unless otherwise designated by the Contracting Officer, the use of this area is not exclusive, and may be granted to other Permittees, contractors, or recreating public. Disorderly conduct is not permitted.

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

Camps shall be maintained in a sanitary condition. Garbage shall be collected, stored, and disposed of by the Contractor in such a manner as to prevent scattering by the wind, minimize attraction of flies, and discourage access by rodents.

Fire Control

Contractor's Responsibility for Contractor-Caused Fires: The Contractor, whether or not directed by the Forest Service, shall immediately extinguish, without expense to the Government, all fires on or in the vicinity of the project which are caused by Contractor's employees, whether set directly or indirectly as a result of Contractor operations. The Contractor may be held liable for all damages and costs of additional labor, subsistence, equipment, supplies, and transportation resulting from fires set or caused by the Contractor's employees or resulting from contract operations.

Fire Protection Requirements - Fire Plan: At all times during closed fire season period, as specified by State law, the Contractor shall comply with each of the following provisions to the extent applicable to the Contractor’s operation under the contract.

Fire Tools: The Contractor will provide for each employee in the contract area at least one approved hand tool of a type appropriate in the contract area, such as shovel, Pulaski, or ax. All tools required herein shall be kept sharp and in good serviceable condition and maintained in the event of a fire.

Fire Extinguishers and Tools on Mobile or Stationary Equipment: Each unit of powered equipment used in connection with this contract, including automobiles, trucks, tractors, etc., shall be equipped with serviceable tools and fire extinguishers as follows:

One - fire extinguisher, dry chemical type of not less than 2-1/2 pound capacity.

One - ax, 2 pounds or over, 26-inch minimum length, or one Pulaski.

One - water container (at least 1-gallon capacity), not required with stationary equipment.

Spark Arresters: Each internal combustion engine shall be provided with a spark arrester or spark arresting device approved by the Forest Service. Exceptions where the Forest Service may approve mufflers, or other equipment in lieu of spark arresters qualified and rated under Forest Service Standard 5100-1a are: (a) small multiposition engines, such as chain saws, shall meet Society of Automotive Engineers J335b standards; (b) passenger-carrying vehicles and light trucks may have baffle-type mufflers with tail pipe; (c) heavy-duty trucks may have a vertical stack exhaust system and muffler, provided the exhaust stack extends above the cab of the vehicle. An exhaust-driven turbocharger is considered to be a satisfactory spark arrester. Internal combustion engine exhaust systems, arresters, and other devices must be properly installed and maintained.

Blasting: Fuse or prima cord shall not be used unless authorized in writing by the COR with special precautions stated.

Storage of Petroleum and Other Highly Flammable Products: Gasoline, oil, grease, or other highly flammable material will be stored at a site where all combustible debris and vegetation is cleared away within a radius of 25 feet. Fire extinguishers and/or sand barrels may be required at such locations specified by the Forest Service when unusually hazardous conditions exist.

Debris Burning and Warming Fires: Burning permits will be required for all debris burning fires. Lunch and warming fires may be allowed in fireproofed areas during periods of low fire danger if and as specified in the fire plan. Such fires must not be left burning unattended.

Precautions for Stoves: Stovepipes on all temporary buildings, trailers, and tents using wood burning stoves, will be equipped with roof jacks and serviceable spark arresters of mesh with openings no larger than 5/8 inch.

All stovepipes, inside and out, will not be closer than 2 feet from any wood or other flammable material or 1 foot if the combustible material is protected by a metal or asbestos shield.

Welding: Welding or use of cutting torches will be permitted only in areas that have been cleared or are free of all material capable of carrying fire. Flammable debris and vegetation must be removed from within a minimum of 10 feet radius of all welding and cutting torch operations. A shovel and a 5-gallon standard backpack water container (filled) with handpump attached, shall be immediately available for use in the event of a fire start. Welding during fire restrictions may be authorized with mitigation by the COR in consultation with Agency Administrator.

Fire Plan: Prior to initiating work on the contract area, during the closed fire season period, a fire prevention and suppression plan will usually be prepared. The Contractor will prepare this plan with possible amendments offered by the Forest Service. Such plan shall include a detailed list of men and equipment at the Contractor's disposal for implementing the plan. The fire plan shall also specify additional measures and/or special requirements, such as Hoot Owl restrictions, necessary during periods of critical fire weather conditions.

REPORTING ALL WILDFIRES:

Contractor’s employees shall report all fires to any of the following Forest Service facilities and/or personnel listed below, but not necessarily in the order shown:

WORK HOURS:

The Contractor will be directed to work anytime between 0500-2200 hours Monday through Sunday.

Exceptions to these work times will be made as deemed appropriate by the CO and/or COR and may depend on seasonal recreational use of the site including such things as wildlife use patterns or fire restrictions.

WORK SCHEDULE:

The contractor shall prepare a work plan and schedule that demonstrates the work that will be completed within the performance period described in deliverables section. The contractor shall provide a general plan with the technical proposal. A supplementary plan and schedules will be provided after contract award, but before start of work.

The contractor shall advise the Contracting Officer or COR of any periods that the contractor will not be working that is not specified in the accepted work plan.

The contract may update the work plan when work is in progress and the Contracting Officer may accept the updated work plan.

DELAYS:

The Contractor is expected to complete all contract performance in a timely manner, regardless of the Contractor or Subcontractor's other workload, including any work being performed under other state contracts. A delay or failure to perform may be considered excusable when the delay or failure arises from causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor or Subcontractor.

Examples of these causes are (1) acts of God or of the public enemy, (2) acts of the State in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, (3) fires, (4) floods, (5) epidemics, (6) quarantine restrictions, (7) strikes, (8) freight embargoes, and (9) unusually severe weather. In each instance, the failure to perform

Contractor Name Office Address and/or telephone

Emergency 911 Emergency 911 Nearest FS Station Council Ranger Station 208-253-0100 Technical Monitors: Andy Bumgarner

Hayden Boll 208-550-2475 208-739-0224

COR Ben Dreier 208-634-0770 Fire Management Officer Christian Ramirez 208-718-0216 District Ranger Paul Klasner 208-253-0101 must be beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor or Subcontractor.

Upon request of the Contractor, the Contracting Officer shall ascertain the facts and extent of the failure. If the Contracting Officer determines that any failure to perform results from one or more of the causes above, the delivery schedule may be revised, subject to the State’s contract termination rights under the contract.

Note: “Unusually severe weather” means weather that is outside the normal weather patterns for a specific area at a specific time of the year. For example, strong wind and snowstorms in fall and winter, or strong wind, rain or hailstorms in spring and summer are not considered unusually severe. An unusually severe snow, wind or rainstorm is one that is worse than even the harshest normal conditions during a season.

CONTRACT TIME:

The start date will be negotiated with the Contractor and is anticipated to begin August 15, 2026 and end October 30, 2027, with a contract time of 180 days. The Contractor will be expected to complete the project in a timely manner once project is initiated. Due to weather, it is highly recommended to start the project as soon as possible to prevent delays to the contract with adverse weather conditions and possible limits set on motorized travel to prevent resource damage.

Construction must be completed by October 30, 2027.

SITE VISIT:

There will be no site visit required with this contract.

INSPECTION:

Surveillance Plan: The Government shall visit each individual site with the Contractor prior to the work in order to discuss expectations/specifications of the site. The Government will initially work with the contractor to establish expectations. The Government will inspect work in progress and completed work to provide recommendations to improve performance on the project. The Contractor is responsible for providing quality control to assure that work complies with the contract specifications.

Final Inspection:

1. Location: Mill Creek Summit PNF/BNF Boundary Fence (T13N R2E Sec. 13 NESE)

2. Notification: The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer Representative at least three

(3) working days or earlier if time permits before completion date so the Government can schedule the final inspection.

3. Deficiencies: The Contractor shall correct deficiencies and project areas will be re-inspected by the Technical Monitors and/or Contracting Officer Representative.

Final Inspection will be on business days only (Monday-Friday). The Contractor will notify the COR before they leave or finish the project.

ACCEPTANCE:

Based on inspection results, if the quality level falls below contract specifications, the Technical Monitor will immediately notify the superintendent of the contractor verbally and in writing and instruct the Contractor to improve the quality of work. If the quality of the work is not raised to an acceptable level after written notification, the Technical Monitor will consult the Contracting Officer Representative. The COR will advise the Contracting Officer to issue a suspend work order to resolve the problem, during which time contract time will continue to run.

Acceptance will be determined based on compliance with the contract specifications. Noncompliance will result in non-acceptance of the work. If the Contractor’s work is determined to be unacceptable, the Government may initiate any remedies described in FAR 52.246-4, Inspection of Services.

Upon acceptance of any partial payments submitted for units that are only partially completed the foreman/forewoman must notify the COR and the Technical Monitor of what completed area they are submitting for partial payment. The District is asking for notification 7 days in advance of submitting a partial payment for a non-completed unit. This is to ensure that the partial unit cut will get inspected in a timely fashion and the invoice can get approved by the COR within the 7 day time frame of the invoice submittal.

4.0 Government Furnished

The Contractor must provide all labor, supervision, transportation, equipment, incidentals and tools to perform all work as set forth in the specifications. The Contractor shall furnish all equipment needed for the project, outside of infrastructure supplies, as set forth in the contract specifications with competent, fully qualified operators. Additional maps, drawings and instructions can be provided upon request.

Rangeland Management staff will be available for technical questions.

Protection, storage, and proper use of fence materials will become the responsibility of the Contractor upon issuance. The Contractor shall provide the safekeeping method during the completion of AD Form 107 which must be acceptable to the COR and/or designated inspectors. Any fence materials signed-out by the Contractor that are lost, stolen, or improperly used shall be replaced with in-kind material, by the Contractor, at the Contractor’s expense. All remaining unused or excess fence materials shall be returned to the COR or designee(s) for verification and release from the AD-107 form (at the District Office).

Materials supplied to the Contractor will be limited to:

Table 1. Fence material for reconstruction provided by the Government for Contract Activities

Amount/Number Material Type 112 6” Welded Eye Bolts 38 12/ Treated Wooden Rails (Per Rail) 56 Red Brand Barbed Wire 5 OK Bran 9 Guage Smooth Sore 3 Red Brand Fencing Staples (Per Bucket)

950 4’ Wooden Cedar Stays 38 Metal Baker Clips (100 Per Package) 42 Metal Rock Jacks 20 Metal Rock Cribs

950 5’6’’ Metal T-Posts *All Government supplied materials are stored at the Council Ranger Station Storage Yard (East Whiteley Avenue Council, Idaho). The Contractor will need to contact the FS one business day in advance to arrange for picking up materials.

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

• Tasks and Associated Deliverables: Timely submission of deliverables is essential to successfully completing this requirement. Schedules for deliverables are specified in Table 3 and 4. All deliverables shall be prepared and submitted according to format, content, and schedule described in the SOW.

• Reporting Requirements: The Contractor is required to provide written progress reports to the COR at or before the completion of each fence segment prior to mobilization. The progress report shall cover all work completed during the specified period and shall present the work to be accomplished during the subsequent period. This report shall also identify any problems that arose and a statement explaining how the problem was resolved. This report shall also identify any problems that have arisen but have not been completely resolved and provide an explanation.

Records and Notification: The Contractor shall maintain adequate records to allow the Forest Service to monitor contract progress and for the Contractor to be accountable for work quality. The Contractor must document when each fence segment project started and when each project is complete.

Table 3. Key Deliverables Item No.

Deliverable / Item Title

Description Frequency Reference Delivery Format

Due By

1 Example:

Dobie

BLM/FS

Fence

Report documenting tasks and issues identified

When task is complete

As referenced in

5.0 Deliverables

Via email to COR and project manager

Completion date list in Schedule of Deliverables

Table 4. Schedule of Deliverables Task Units Due By

Lava Fire Rangeland Fence Rebuild Project

3.5 Miles of fence removal and 3.5 Miles of Fence

Reconstruction

October 15, 2027

6.0 Travel

All travel will be at the Contractor’s expense. Below are the locations to the project sites.

Location: The work is located on the Council Ranger District, Payette National Forest approximately 30 miles from Council, Idaho. The approximate location of the segments of fence in need of fence removal and fence reconstruction are as follows; Mill Creek Summit PNF/BNF Boundary Fence (T13N R2E Sec. 13 NESE), Southern Tip to Smith Gulch FS/BLM Boundary Fence (T13N R1E Sec. 22, 26, & 27) Southern Tip to Mill Creek FS/BLM Boundary Fence (T13N R1E Sec. 22, 26, & 27), King Hill Creek FS/BLM Boundary Fence (T14N R1E Sec. 14 & 15), Dobie FS/BLM Boundary Fence (T14N R1E Sec. 27 SENE), Mill Creek Quarter/Quarter FS/BLM Boundary Fence (T13N R1E Sec. 22 NENE), Mill Creek Summit Fence Lava Fire Addition Fence (T13N R2E Sec. 18 SENW). (see map in attachments).

Travel: Travel will be on paved roads that transition to dirt roads coming onto the Forest. Contractors should review the Motor Vehicle Use Map for a general overview of the road system within and adjacent to the project area. Dirt roads within the project area vary from well-maintained 2wd gravel roads to 4WD high roads that are technical and require high clearance vehicles. Travel along fencelines and cross-country to access fencelines is permitted for Contractors at the discretion of the COR or Technical Monitor.

Authorization of cross-country travel where appropriate will be designated by the COR and will also be dependent on weather that may limit use due to potential resource damage. Some roads are tight and not regularly maintained and travel via ATVs or UTVS is considered easier than a full-sized vehicle. Vehicle size restrictions are contained on the Motor Vehicle Use Map. Some segments may require the Contractor to walk or use pack animals to haul supplies to the site.

The Contractor will be responsible for the initial and subsequent clearing of the access roads of downed trees, debris, and rocks that block roads needed to access the sites.

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

Contractor shall provide contact information for any Subcontractor, work foreman or hired help.

A Final Note:

The Rangeland Management Program of the Forest Service understand that these types of projects are complex and unique given the terrain, access, and environmental conditions. It is our hope and intention that the Contractor also under these circumstances. We ask that the Contractors interested in this project conduct their own research and become familiar with contract guidance within this package, and conduct their own research regarding location and access. We are more than happy to meet or speak with interested parties at their request. We are looking for common sense, experienced, dedicated Contractors to complete the task at hand and will do our best to work with them in kind.

Attachments- Fence Drawings, Specifications, and Maps. (see Maps and Specifications PDF in package)

ACCEPTANCE: