ATTCHMENT 5 FY26_LRD_PostFireCSE Exhibits.pdf

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FY26 LRD Post Fire CSE Contract Specifications

This document is a Comparative Stand Exam (CSE) solicitation for post-fire forest assessment work on the Laramie Ranger District of the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. The work involves comprehensive field data collection and analysis across multiple burn-affected stands in Wyoming, with deliverables including detailed forestry sampling, vegetation mapping, and inspection/quality assurance documentation.

The contractor must conduct stand exams using standardized CSE protocols across designated polygons in the post-fire project area, collecting data on tree demographics, forest structure, vegetation composition, and damage assessment. Key deliverables include completion of Setting Forms, Sample Design Forms, Plot Data Forms, Tree Data Forms (both large and small trees), and FS FSVEG Spatial Field Data Collection/Verification Forms for each stand. The contract requires two plot samples per stand with variable-radius sampling for large trees (≥5" DBH/DRC) using 10/20/30/40 BAF and fixed 100-acre plot sampling for small trees (0.1"–4.9" DBH). All data must meet specific accuracy standards detailed in inspection forms, with acceptable error tolerances for measurements including DBH/DRC (±0.1–0.5 inches depending on size), tree height (±3–10%), and other forest attributes. Site tree species are limited to Engelmann Spruce, Lodgepole Pine, Ponderosa Pine, and Douglas-fir. The contractor must provide completed forms, sketch maps, GPS coordinates, digital photos, and electronic data submissions, with all materials subject to field and office inspection using standardized evaluation criteria. Payment is performance-based upon successful completion and acceptance of work blocks, certified through a Performance-Based Payment Certificate. A prework meeting will establish a site-specific plot list by location and coordinates governing actual sample locations.

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FY26 LRD Post Fire CSE

Exhibit 1 – Maps

Exhibit 1a- Vicinity Map

Exhibit 1b- Project Area Maps

Exhibit 2 – Sample Design Specifications

The following specifies the sample design to be used. The contractor will need to include the sample design with each stand.

Sample Design

REGION: 02_ PROC. FOREST: 06 _ DISTRICT: 05_ LOCATION: ____ STAND NO.___________

Form

Sample

Selection

Method

XXX

Sample

Expansion

Factor

XXXXX.X

Starting

Azimuth

XXX

Subpop.

Filter

XXXXXXX

X

Selection

Criteria

Number

XX

Variable

Minimum

Value

XXXX.X

Subpop.

Maximum

Value

XXXX.X

TREE BAF XX* LIVE 1 DBH 5.0 999.9

LIVE 2 DRC 5.0 999.9

DEAD 3 DBH 5.0 999.9

DEAD 4 DRC 5.0 999.9

TREE FRQ 100 LIVE 5 DBH 0.1 4.9

LIVE 6 HGT 0.5 4.4

LIVE 7 DRC 0.1 4.9

DEAD 8 DBH 1.0 4.9

DEAD 9 DRC 1.0 4.9

1. Using a 10/20/30/40 BAF, sample all standing trees, both live and dead, 5.0” DBH/DRC and larger. Appropriate values shall be entered by the contractor to achieve an average of 5 large trees per plot.

2. Using a 100-acre plot, sample DBH of live and dead trees between 0.1” and 4.9” DBH or DBH of live and dead trees between 0.5’ and

4.4’ in height, and sample DRC live and dead trees between 0.1” and 4.9” DRC.

FY23 CZ Stand Exam (CSE)

1240LP22Q0030

FY25 LRD Post Fire CSE

Exhibit 3 – CSE Sample Data Forms

Exhibit 3a - Setting Form

Project Name:_________________________________________________________(25 characters total)

Region*

XX

Proc.

Forest*

District*

Location*

XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Stand # *

XXXX

Owner

State

County

Admin.

Forest

Admin.

Region

Date*

MM/DD/YYYY

Photo ID

XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Exam

Level*

Exam

Purpose

Stratum

XXXXXX

Exist. Veg.

Ref.

Existing

Vegetation

Potential Veg.

Ref

Potential

XXXXXXXX

Structure

Capable

Growing

Fuel

Model

Elevation

XXXXX

Aspect

Slope

Position

Acres

Radial Growth

Interval

Radial Growth

Interval 2

Height Growth

Interval

Fuel Photo Reference

Precision Protocol

Examiner

XXXXXXXXXXXX

Remarks

(242 characters)

Damage Category

Damage Agent

Damage Severity

Species of Management Interest

User Code

Exhibit 3b – Sample Design Form

REGION:__________ PROCLAIMED FOREST:__________ DISTRICT:__________

LOCATION:_______________ STAND NO.:_______________

Sample Selection

Method*

Sample

Expansion

Factor*

XXXXX.X

Starting Azimuth

Subpop. Filter

Selection Criteria

Number*

Variable

Subpop. Min.

Value

XXXX.XX

Subpop. Max. Value

XXXX.XX

Sample Design Remarks: (242 characters)

Exhibit 3c – Plot Data Form

REGION:________ PROC. FOREST:________ DISTRICT:________ LOCATION:____________________ STAND NUMBER:________

Plot # *

Lat.

DDDMMSS

Long.

DDDMMSS

Cap

Grow

Area

Asp

Pos.

Horz.

Shape

Vert.

Shape

Elev

XXXXX

Existing

Potential

Fuel

Mod

Residue Desc.

Code

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Dist.

Seed

Wall

Hist

Hist

Date

YYYY

User

Plot Remarks (255 Characters)

Exhibit 3d – Tree Data Form

BAF:_____ FIXED PLOT SIZE:_______ MIN. DBH:______ LOCATION:____________________ STAND NUMBER:________

Plot

Ta g

Tree

Status

Clas s

Site/

GST

Species

Count

DRC

Stems

DBH/

DRC

XXX.X

Height

Height to

Crown

Rad

Gro w

Rad

Gro

HG

T

Gro

XX.

Age

Ratio

Class

Width

Wildl.

Use

L/S

Decay

Cone

Serotin y

Damage

Category

Damag e

Agent

Part

Damag e

Severit y

30 charact

User

Ttmnt.

Option

Exhibit 3e – FS FSVEG Spatial Field Data Collection/Verification Form

POLYGON AND SAMPLE INFORMATION

Region Forest District

Location

Polygon

ID

Species Survey Method

Recorder Previous Cover Type

Stocking Flag

Purpose Code

Horizontal Diversity

Tree Condition

Habitat Structural

Stage

Tree

CROWN

Closure

PHOTO INFORMATION

Photo Project

Photo Date

SPECIES/COVER ATTRIBUTES

Life Form/

GSC

Layer (Shrubs &

Tree)

Species

(NRCS TAXA

Code)

Cover

(Live)

Size Class

Dead Percent

**Do not collect remarks for the walk through**

Exhibit 3e (pg. 2) – FS FSVEG Spatial Field Data Collection/Verification Form

Example of Completed Data Form

POLYGON AND SAMPLE INFORMATION

Region Forest District

Location

Polygon

ID

Species Survey

Method

Recorder Previous Cover Type

Stocking Flag

020605 091701 09 CROWN Bear, Smokey TPP Y

Purpose Code Horizontal Diversity

Tree Condition

Habitat Structural Stage

Tree

CROWN

Closure

06/01/2022 WV C A NA 10

PHOTO INFORMATION

Photo Project

Photo Date

NAIP 2009 06/01/2009

SPECIES/COVER ATTRIBUTES

Life Form/

GSC

Layer (Shrubs &

Tree)

Species (NRCS TAXA Code)

Cover % (Live)

Size Class

Dead Percent

T 1 PIPO 10 V

T 2 PIPO 10 E

S 1 QUGA 25 M

S 2 QUGA 10 S

S 2 QUGA 10 S

S 3 MARE11 10 S

F GRA 15

BS 10

**Do not collect remarks for the walk through**

Exhibit 4 – Inspection Forms

Exhibit 4a. Common Stand Exam Inspection Forms with Accuracy Standards- Page 1 of 2

1. PROJECT NAME --- CONTRACT NUMBER

2. FOREST / UNIT Side 1

3. DATE BLOCK RECEIVED

4. DATE BLOCK INSPECTED 5. INSPECTORS

6. NUMBER OF

SETTINGS:

7. NUMBER OF SETTINGS

INSPECTED:

10. L.T. TREE RECORDS INSPECTED:

11. S.T. TREE RECORDS INSPECTED:

12. GSC RECORDS INSPECTED:

13. VEG. RECORDS INSPECTED:

14. DOWN WOODY RECORDS INSPECTED:

8. NUMBER OF

PLOTS:

9. NUMBER OF PLOTS

INSPECTED:

Section B. OFFICE INSPECTION

ACCEPTABLE UNACCEPTABLE N/A

1. ALL REQUIRED MATERIALS RETURNED IN GOOD CONDITION

2. CORRECT NUMBER OF PLOTS COMPLETED IN EACH STAND

3. ALL REQUIRED FORMS AND FIELDS COMPLETED AND LEGIBLE

4. MIN. NO. OF SITE/GROWTH TREES COLLECTED FOR EACH SETTING

5. ALL SETTINGS MEET MINIMUM TREE PER PLOT AVERAGES

6. ALL DIGITAL PHOTOS ARE PRESENT AND IN FOCUS/LEGIBLE

7. ELECTRONIC DATA COMPLETE AND ACCEPTABLE

Section C. FIELD INSPECTION

ACCEPTABLE UNACCEPTABLE N/A

1. ALL REFERENCE POINTS AND PLOT CENTERS RELOCATABLE

2. ALL PLOT LOCATIONS CORRECT AND UNBIASED

3. ALL STANDS HAVE A PLOT DISTRIBUTION THAT EQUALLY SAMPLES ALL

4PORTIONS OF THE ENTIRE STAND

4. SUFFICIENT ERRORS ACCUMULATE TO INDICATE A DISCREPANCY TREND

5. ALL INFORMATION ON SAMPLE DESIGN FORMS COMPLETE AND CORRECT

6. ALL SETTINGS AND PLOTS HAVE CORRECT SETTING ID

Section D. TOTAL FORM SCORE CALCULATION

1. Field Verification Polygon Data Form Score

2. Setting Form Score

3. Sample Design Form Score

4. Plot Form Score

5. Total Tree Form Score

6. Ground Surface Cover Form Score

7. Vegetation Composition Form Score

8. Downed Woody Form Score

9. TOTAL SCORE (sum of all scores)

OFFICE AND FIELD INSPECTION

-- ANY UNACCEPTABLE ITEM FAILS INSPECTION BLOCK

INSPECTION BLOCK

TOTAL FORM SCORE CALCULATION

All form scores < 5.0 and Total Score < 10.0 = pass (full payment) PASS

Any Form >= 5.0 = rework forms that fail for entire inspection block

Total Score >= 10.0 = rework all forms for entire inspection block FAIL

Errors in any field that has a Point Value of "unacceptable" will fail the block

INSPECTION CREW

SIGNATURES:

DATE

DATE

COMMENTS AND FOLLOW-UP ACTION on side 2

Exhibit 4a – Common Stand Exam Inspection Forms with Accuracy Standards- Page 2 of 2

COMMON STAND EXAM INSPECTION FORM side 2

POINTS INSPECTED

LOCATION/WATERSHED

ALIAS)

STAND PLOT NUMBERS

COMMENTS -- OFFICE EDIT:

COMMENTS -- FIELD INSPECTIONS:

FOLLOW-UP ACTION:

Exhibit 4b – Setting Inspection Form

SETTING INSPECTION FORM

A B C

FIELD

NUM

NAME ACCURACY STANDARD POINT

VALUE

# OF

ERRORS

DEDUCTION

(A X B)

1 Region no errors unacceptable

2 Proclaimed Forest no errors unacceptable

3 District no errors unacceptable

4 Location/Watsershed Alias no errors unacceptable

5 Stand Number no errors unacceptable

6 Ownership no errors unacceptable

7 State no errors unacceptable

8 County no errors unacceptable

9 Administrative Forest no errors unacceptable

10 Date no errors 2

11 Photo ID no errors 1

12 Exam Level no errors unacceptable

13 Exam Purpose no errors unacceptable

14 Stratum no errors 2

15 Existing Veg no errors 5

16 Potential Veg Reference no errors unacceptable

17 Potential Veg +/- phase 20

18 Structure no errors 2

19 Cap. Growing Area % +/- 10 units 1

20 Fuel Model no errors 2

21 Elevation +/- 2 contour intervals 3

22 Aspect +/- 45 degrees 3

23 Slope +/- 10 units 2

24 Slope Position +/- 1 class 2

25 Acres no errors unacceptable

26 Radial Growth Interval no errors unacceptable

27 Radial Growth Interval #2 no errors unacceptable

28 Height Growth Interval no errors unacceptable

29 Fuel Photo Reference no errors unacceptable

30 Precision Protocol no errors unacceptable

31 Examiner no errors 1

32 Setting Remarks complete and accurate 5

33 Damage Category no errors 2

34 Damage Agent no errors 1

35 Damage Severity no errors 1

36 Species of Mgt. Interest no errors 1

37 Sketch Map & Traverse Notes complete and accurate 10

Total Deductions (sum of Col ‘C’) D Number of Stands Inspected E

Setting Form Score (D / E) F

Exhibit 4c – Sample Design Inspection Form

SAMPLE DESIGN INSPECTION FORM

FIELD

NUM

NAME ACCURACY STANDARD POINT VALUE # OF

ERRORS

DEDUCTION

(A X B)

1 Selection Method Type no errors unacceptable

2 Sample Expansion Factor no errors unacceptable

3 Starting Azimuth no errors 7

4 Points Installed no errors unacceptable

5 Subpop Filter no errors unacceptable

6 Sample/Select Remarks complete and accurate 5

7 Selection Criteria no errors unacceptable

8 Subpop Variable no errors unacceptable

9 Subpop Min Value no errors unacceptable

10 Subpop Max Value no errors unacceptable

Total Deductions (sum of column 'C')

D

Number of Stands Inspected E

Sample Design Form Score

(D / E)

F

Exhibit 4d – Plot Inspection Form

PLOT INSPECTION FORM

FIELD

NUM

NAME ACCURACY STANDARD POINT VALUE # OF ERRORS DEDUCTION

(A X B)

1 Plot Number no errors unacceptable

2 Plot Latitude no errors unacceptable

3 Plot Longitude no errors unacceptable

4 Cap. Growing Area % +/- 10 % 2

5 Plot Aspect +/- 45 degrees 6

6 Plot Slope % +/- 10 units 6

7 Slope Position +/- 1 class 6

8 Slope Horizontal Shape +/- 1 class 2

9 Slope Vertical Shape +/- 1 class 2

10 Elevation +/- 2 contour intervals 6

11 Existing Veg no errors 10

12 Potential Veg no errors 10

13 Plot History no errors 6

14 Plot History Date 1) 2

15 Fuel Model no errors 2

16 Residue Descriptive Code no errors 2

17 Distance to Seed Wall no errors 2

18 Remarks complete and accurate 10

Total Deductions (sum of column 'C')

D

Number of Plots Inspected E

Plot Form Score (D / E) F

1) Year required if field #13 is other than code 10 or blank

Exhibit 4e -Tree Inspection Form (1 of 2 pages)

SAMPLE PLOT for LARGE TREES (L.T.) -- Variable Radius

A B C

FIELD

NUM NAME

ACCURACY STANDARD POINT VALUE # OF ERRORS DEDUCTION

(A X B)

1 Plot Number no errors unacceptable

2 Tag ID Number no errors 10

3 Tree Status no errors 50

4 Tree Class no errors 2

5 Site Tree/GST - field correct no errors 50

5 Site Tree -- Selection no errors 20

6 Tree Species no errors 50

7 Tree Count (live/dead) 1) 75

7 Tree Count (stumps/down) 2) 20

8 Number of Stems no errors for DRC species 2

9 DBH/DRC 3) 17

10 Tree Height 4) 10

11 Height to Crown +/- 10 % 2

12 Radial Growth +/- 1/20 inch 5

13 Radial Growth #2 +/- 1/20 inch 5

14 Height Growth +/- 1 foot 5

15 Tree Age +/- 10 % 10

16 Crown Ratio +/- 10 units 5

17 Crown Class no errors 5

18 Crown Width +/- 20% 5

19 Wildlife Use no errors 2

20 Log/Snag Decay no errors 5

21 Cone Serotiny no errors for PICO, PIBA 5

22 Damage Category no errors 10

23 Damage Agent no errors 2

24 Damage Part no errors 2

25 Damage Severity no errors 5

26 User Defined (Age Class) no errors 2

27 Tree Remarks complete and accurate 10

L.T. Deductions (sum of column 'C')

D

L.T. Tree Records Inspected E

L.T. Sample Score (D / E) F

1)Tree Count 2) Tree Count (stumps/down) Accuracy Standard

Intensive/Extensive Exam no errors All Exam Levels

Quick Plot +/1 tree Stumps/Down

1 - 5 No Errors

3) DBH/DRC Accuracy Standards 6 - 10 +/- 1 tree

Intensive/Extensive Exam Levels >= 11 +/- 3 trees

a. subpop min value to 13.9 inches +/- 0.1 inch 4) Height

b. 14.0 inches to 23.9 inches +/- 0.2 inch All Exam Levels

c. 24.0 inches - 34.9 inches +/- 0.3 inch Site Trees +/- 3%

d. > 35.0 inches +/- 0.5 inch GST +/- 10%

e. Borderline variable plot trees +/- 0.1 inch All other +/- 10%

Quick Plot

a. All Trees +/- 1.0 inch (for the purpose of determining trees in or out)

SAMPLE PLOT for SMALL TREES (S.T.) -- Fixed Area Plot Page 2 of 2 A B C

FIELD NUM NAME ACCURACY STANDARD POINT VALUE # OF ERRORS DEDUCTION (A X B)

1 Plot Number no errors unacceptable

2 Tag ID Number no errors 10

3 Tree Status no errors 20

4 Tree Class no errors 2

5 Site Tree/GST - field correct no errors 10

6 Tree Species no errors 10

7 Tree Count 1) 20

8 Number of Stems no errors for DRC species 2

9 DBH/DRC 2) 10

10 Tree Height +/- 10 % 10

11 Height to Crown +/- 10 % 2

12 Radial Growth +/- 1/20 inch 5

13 Radial Growth #2 +/- 1/20 inch 5

14 Height Growth Height > 6 ft +/- 1.0 foot 5

Height <= 6 ft+/- 0.1 foot

15 Tree Age +/- 10 % 10

16 Crown Ratio +/- 10 units 5

17 Crown Class no errors 5

18 Crown Width +/- 20% 5

19 Wildlife Use no errors 2

20 Log/Snag Decay no errors 5

21 Cone Serotiny no errors for PICO, PIBA 5

22 Damage Category no errors 10

23 Damage Agent no errors 2

24 Damage Part no errors 2

25 Damage Severity +/- 10 % or +/- 1 class 5

26 User Defined (Age Class) no errors 2

27 Tree Remarks complete and accurate 10

S.T. Deductions (sum of column 'C')

D

S.T. Tree Records Inspected E

S.T. Sample Score

(D / E)

F

Total Tree Form Score (Sum of L.T. score and S.T. score) (ST) + (LT)

1) Tree Count Accuracy Stds:

All Exam Levels

2) DBH/DRC Accuracy Standards:

Height Diameter Actual Trees Accuracy Intensive/Extensive Exam Level

Range/Grouping Range/Grouping On Plot Standard a. < 0.5 inch no errors

*All All 0 0 trees b. 0.5 inch to subpop max +/- 0.1 inch

*If non-stocked and tree is recorded, this is an error.

< 0.5 feet 1 - 5 +/- 2 trees c. Estimated DRC +/- 1.0 inch

< 0.5 feet >= 6 +/- 50%

>= 0.5 feet - <4.5 feet 1 - 5 +/- 1 tree

>= 0.5 feet - <4.5 feet >= 6 +/- 20%

All 0.1" - subpop max dbh/drc

1 - 5 +/- 1 tree

All 0.1" - subpop max dbh/drc

>= 6 +/- 10%

Exhibit 4f - R2 FSVEG Spatial Polygon Vegetation Attributes Inspection Form

INSPECTION FORM WITH ACCURACY STANDARDS

FIELD

NUM

NAME ACCURACY STANDARD POINT VALUE

# OF

ERRORS

DEDUCTION

(A X B)

1 Region, Forest, District no errors unacceptable

2 Location no errors unacceptable

3 Polygon ID no errors unacceptable

4 Survey Method no errors 10

5 Recorder Name no errors 3

6 EV Regen/Prev Trees no errors 10

7 Stocking Flag no errors 10

8 Survey Date no errors 6

9 Purpose Code no errors unacceptable

10 Horizontal Diversity no errors 6

11 Tree Condition no errors 6

13 Tree Crown Closure +/- 20% 10

14 Photo Project no errors 3

15 Photo Date no errors 3

16 Lifeform/GSC no errors 10

17 Layer no errors 3

18 Species no errors 10

19 Percent Cover +/- 20% 6

20 Size Class no errors 6

21 Percent Dead +/- 20% 6

Total Deductions (sum of column 'C')

D

Number of Polygons Inspected

E

Polygon Attribute Form Score (D / E)

F

Exhibit 5 – Site Specific List by Location

This form will be provided at the Prework Meeting

Differences between site specific lists and maps: the site specific list will govern. If the map shows more plots than the list, discussion on selecting the plots will be held at the prework meeting or when/if the inconsistency arises. Or for further determination, contact the CO for clarification.

**Example List:

SETTING_ID LOCATION POLY_ID ACRES Plot_Num X Y

020605UL06050037 UL0605 37 33.12 1 404654 4577681

020605UL06050037 UL0605 37 33.12 2 404671 4577866

020605UL06050026 UL0605 26 35.88 1 405641 4577957

020605UL06050026 UL0605 26 35.88 2 405680 4578146

020605UL06050101 UL0605 101 28.31 1 405941 4577527

020605UL06050101 UL0605 101 28.31 2 405530 4576864

020605UL06060114 UL0606 114 76.85 1 405573 4580504

020605UL06060114 UL0606 114 76.85 2 405592 4580688

Exhibit 6 - Sketch Map

Project Name:____________________________ Location:______________________

Date:_______________ Setting:______________

NORTH

Notes :

Exhibit 7 - List of Acceptable Site Tree Species

Scientific Name Common Name Symbol

Picea engelmanii Engelmann Spruce PIEN

Pinus contorta Lodgepole pine PICO

Pinus ponderosa Ponderosa pine PIPO

Pseudotsuga menziesii Douglas-fir PSME

Exhibit 8 – Performance-Based Payment Certificate

PERFORMANCE BASED PAYMENT CERTIFICATION

Page of

Unit (Region, Forest, District)

Project: Contract No.

Name and Address of Contractor:

Invoice No. Invoice Date:

I hereby certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, that –

1. The amounts requested are only for performance in accordance with the specifications, terms, and conditions of the contract;

2. Payment to subcontractors and suppliers have been made from previous payments received under the contract, and timely payments will be made from the proceeds of the payment covered by this certification, in accordance with subcontract agreements and the requirements of chapter 39 of Title 31, United States Code; and

3. This request for progress payments does not include any amounts, which the prime contractor intends to withhold or retain from a subcontractor or supplier in accordance with the terms and conditions of the subcontract.

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(Typed Name)

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