Attachment B - Specifications FY24_HS_Barrens Restoration.docx

FY24 HS BARRENS RESTORATION GLRI CONTRACT

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

HURON-MANISTEE NATIONAL FORESTS

IOSCO COUNTY, MICHIGAN

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

FY24 HS BARRENS RESTORATION GLRI CONTRACT

Attachment B – Technical Specifications 2

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT:

1. The purpose of this contract is to maintain barrens like conditions for multiple species. Openings will have the oak and jack pine that is less than 6” DBH removed from them via chainsaws, brushcutters or some type of heavy equipment running a masticator or brushhog type mower deck.

2. If the use of chainsaws or hand tools is chosen, cut brush will be piled. Brush piles, ≤ 10’x 10’ x 10’ in size, will be constructed to provide cover and foraging sites for the eastern massasauga rattlesnake.

3. The Contract Implementation period is the time period for the completion of all bid items.

Bid item #1 Implementation period is from January 15, 2024 to May 03, 2024. This will give the contractor 80 weekdays to complete the project. See Attachment A – Schedule of Items for Bid Item #1.

C.2 LOCATION AND INFORMATION (also see maps- Attachment C and Attachment D):

FY24 HS BARRENS RESTORATION GLRI CONTRACT, T 24N R&E S16 & 17: May be accessed by taking Bissonette Rd west from the intersection with M 65 to Lorenz Rd (FR4121). Turn south. Drive south approximately .1 miles. The project area is on both sides of the road with the majority of it being to the west, south of FS road 3185 and west of FS road 2635 (approximate location: N44.481049 W-83.611212). Vehicle traffic down the road is permitted for the fulfillment of this contract.

C.3 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY:

The contractor will furnish all necessary labor, equipment and supplies as well as all transportation to, from and between the work sites. Contractor will provide appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). PPE is to be used at all times while performing cutting operations.

C.4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Open forest roads, and county roads may be utilized by the contractor to maneuver through the work sites.

1. The following items are required for an acceptable level of work:

a. Cut conifer, oak and cherry under 6” DBH. Brush piles can be placed anywhere in the project area.

b. Boundaries for the projects have been selected by Forest Service personnel and are marked with a pink paint slash or pink flagging on the trees for the area.

c. It is the responsibility of the contractor to locate the work areas and opening sites based on the information provided. However, if the contractor is unable to find any location, no work shall begin until assistance has been rendered and the site identified. The locations are listed in Section C.2 and on the attached location maps (Section M).

d. Prior to starting work, the COR, technical contact, and/or Forest Service (FS) staff will inspect the contractor’s equipment. All equipment must be steam cleaned or run through a high pressure wash prior to arrival on the project area to remove any invasive plant species seeds. Compressed air cleaning may also be used as an adequate cleaning method. The COR or designated Inspectors will inspect equipment upon arrival at the treatment areas for the first time, and subsequent returns if the equipment is taken off site and returned. All equipment that is taken off-road will need to be cleaned, including trucks, trailers, and ATV’s.

e. No salvage privileges are associated with this contract in any way.

f. The contractor and their employees are responsible for removing all refuse produced during the course of their work.

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 CONTRACT TIME:

Contract Implementation period for Bid Item #1: Implementation period is from 1/15/2024 to 5/03/2024. This will give the contractor 80 week days to complete the project.

The contractor may begin work only after receipt of a Notice to Proceed. Work may begin immediately upon receipt of a Notice to Proceed.

F.2 PAYMENT PROCEDURE:

a) Specific payment procedures will be agreed upon between the contractor and Contracting Officer prior to the initiation of contract work.

b) Upon satisfactory inspection by the Contracting Officer's Representative, and approval by the Contracting Officer, payment will be rendered.

c) All invoices are to be submitted via the electronic Invoice Processing Platform. This is a mandatory requirement initiated by the U.S. Department of Treasury and you can find more information at this website https://www.ipp.gov. Please make sure that your company has registered at https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors to establish your account. The "Submit Invoice-to" address for USDA orders is the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP); IPP.gov. The contractor must follow the instructions on how to register and submit invoices via IPP.

SECTION L

L.1 CONTACTS FOR TECHNICAL INFORMATION:

Technical information can be obtained by contacting the following people for each area:

Huron National Huron Shores Ranger Station Nicole Shugart (989) 739-0728 Forest

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