ATTACHMENT B Flambeau Scope of Work 2024.doc

Description/Specifications/Description of Work Medford-Park Falls Flambeau Trail Brushing Contract Job Code: 0913CMXNF724 Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Medford-Park Falls Ranger District Price County, Wisconsin

Scope of Work It is the intent of this contract to brush trails to standard for OHV and snowmobile use.

Work consists of brushing 30 miles (1 mile equals two sides of trail) of the Flambeau Motorized Trail on the Medford-Park Falls Ranger District in Price County, Wisconsin. Please reference the attached map for specific locations to be brushed. Areas to be brushed may be changed due to weather or other factors such as natural disasters. All changes will be in mutual agreement between USFS and contractor.

Brush and stubs will be left no taller than 10 inches off ground and stumps will be cut flush with the ground. Trail tread will be left open and free from debris. This work includes the limbing of larger diameter trees facing trail within 14 feet cleared corridor. If the trail corridor is already 14 feet wide, or wider, shoulders are to be brushed 18” – 24” wide, and up to 8 feet high (see “After” picture below for clearing specs). Reference FSH 2309.18.

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Example of desired tree limbing Specifications Contract Time:

Work may begin as conditions allow after spring thaw to prevent rutting and damage to the trail, and is to be completed by August 31, 2024. Conditions typically allow for work to begin May 1.

Contractor Furnished Equipment:

Contractor is required to furnish all labor, equipment, and supplies necessary to accomplish the work.

Contractor is responsible for:

Any repairs to large ruts, holes, or otherwise unwanted damage to trail tread (spills, oil leaks, rutting).

Inspection and Acceptance:

Due to higher prevalence of invasive weeds along trail corridors equipment should be free of seeds, soil, vegetative matter, and other debris that could contain or hold seeds at the beginning of initial operations, before equipment is brought onto the National Forest.

Equipment may need to be cleaned prior to being moved from one trail segment to another to prevent the spread of invasive weeds. USFS will communicate and coordinate with contractor if cleaning of equipment is necessary.

To prevent the spread of oak wilt it is requested that if brushing is done prior to July 15 that oak trees are not pruned or cut. Brushing and or mowing of oak saplings that are smaller than 3- inch diameter is acceptable if the entire tree is cut. Any damage to larger oak trees (example wound from mower deck or broken limb on tree) shall be reported to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and painted to cover the wound at the time of the wounding.

Contractor is required to coordinate with the COR on posting appropriate warning signs on trail while work is being conducted. Work is to be conducted Monday-Thursday with no brushing on Fridays or holidays due to increase use from public, unless authorized by COR or field project coordinator.

Inspections of work may be conducted at any time after the start of work. The COR will provide the contractor with routine feedback on the work being done so they contractor will have sufficient time to take any corrective actions. The contractor shall take prompt corrective action for any deficiencies or deviations that may occur under this contract.

The Contractor shall notify the COR or field project coordinator when areas are completed and ready for final inspection. Upon notification, a mutually agreed date for inspection will be arranged.

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