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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