B08_Performance_Work_Statement_2024_0826.pdf

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

PROJECT TITLE: Cement Plant Road Hazard Tree Removals

Contents Section 1.0 Background on the Government’s Requirement

Section 2.0 General Scope of Work

Section 3.0 Overall Objective(s)

Section 4.0 Specific Tasks

Section 5.0 Delivery / Performance Schedule

Section 6.0 Government-Furnished Property, Materials, Services

Section 7.0 Security and Administrative Matters

Section 8.0 Technical Exhibits and Definitions

Section 1.0 Background on the Government’s Requirement

The Cotoni-Coast Dairies unit of the California Coastal National Monument is a newly acquired property within the Central Coast Field Office (CCFO) which requires numerous development related actions in order to safely provide public access. One action is concerned with removal of seven hazardous eucalyptus trees near the corner of

Cement Plant and Warrenella Roads in Davenport, CA.

This PWS is intended to convey the scope of work associated with the removal of the trees.

Section 2.0 General Scope of Work

The intent of this contract is to remove and properly dispose of seven hazardous eucalyptus trees which are located on the east side of Cement Plant Road, due north of the intersection with Warrenella Road. More specific task guidance is given in Section

4.0 of this PWS.

Pacific Gas and Electric, as part of their maintenance responsibilities, may remove portions of the subject trees which pose a risk to the nearby overhead power line at some point between the solicitation of this contract and the award date. The awarded contractor shall be responsible to removing whatever portion of the seven trees which remain after any such action by Pacific Gas and Electric.

Place of Performance:

The work site is on Cotoni-Coast Dairies public lands, located approximately one mile north of Davenport, CA. The trees to be removed exist on Bureau of Land Management land, which is adjacent to the corner Warrenella and Cement Plant Roads. The approximate coordinates of the site are 37° 1'18.82"N, 122°12'29.90"W. A vicinity map of the area is provided in the Technical Exhibits Section of this PWS.

Period of Performance:

All physical work at the site is to be completed as soon as possible, but by no later than

November 29, 2024.

The contractor shall propose a schedule to accomplish the work by that date.

The work may be done between the hours of 7:00 am and 7:00 pm and shall not be done on Sunday.

Section 3.0 Overall Objective(s) The objective of this work is to remove the trees, stumps and any debris generated in the process from the current site.

Section 4.0 Specific Tasks

1. DESCRIPTION

The contractor shall furnish all necessary supervision, labor, vehicles and equipment capable of efficient removal and disposal of specified trees. In addition, the contractor shall maintain on site at all times while work is being performed, a site supervisor who represents the contractor and can adequately communicate in English, both orally and in writing.

The contractor shall propose a traffic control method for acceptance from the COR prior to award that will ensure the safe and continued operation of both Cement Plant and Warrenella Roads during execution.

2. EQUIPMENT

The equipment proposed for use shall be specified by the contractor. The contractor shall plan and prepare for the use and positioning of equipment to accomplish the safe and efficient removal of trees and sections of trees while not damaging improved property.

Whenever any tree, or large tree sections, being removed may endanger people or property, an adequate area shall be cordoned off with tape or rope and clearly marked to prohibit access by the public or other unauthorized persons.

3. UTILITIES

The contractor is responsible for contacting utility companies to obtain clearance/location of utilities in any tree removal areas. While the BLM has confirmed the absence of utilities in the area through California 811, the contractor is required to obtain locating services as needed to ensure work will not affect potential utilities.

4. TREE REMOVAL

The contractor shall remove seven (7) live eucalyptus trees as identified in the

Technical Exhibits Section of this PWS, and as marked in the field. All aspects of trees above existing ground level shall be removed.

All tree trimming and removal will be done in accordance with the National Arborists

Association Standards for health and safety. Removal of trees will consist of clearing of logs, branches, limbs and brush and the area to be swept clean of all tree debris after completion of work on site. The tree lawn and turf area shall be left in a “lawn raked clean” condition upon completion of each day.

All aspects of the trees removed shall become the responsibility of the contractor. No remnant of the above ground portion of the existing trees will be allowed to be left on site.

Section 5.0 Delivery / Performance Schedule

No physical work shall be completed until the awarded contractor submits and has approved by the COR a proposed schedule, description of work, methods and equipment to be used, and a traffic control plan.

Upon receiving an NPT, all physical work shall be completed at the Warrenella Parking lot site.

All work will be inspected and approved by the COR prior to invoicing.

Section 6.0 Government-Furnished Property, Materials, Services

General:

The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, materials, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform the work tasks defined in this Performance Work Statement, except for those items specified as government-furnished.

Facilities: It is assumed that a majority of the work will take place on BLM right-of-way which immediately parallels Cement Plant Road, which happens to be on the accessible side of the existing fence. However, upon request, the Government will provide access to the other side of the property as need through use of the Warrenella Road Gate.

Section 7.0 Security and Administrative Matters

Regular Work Hours:

The performance period established for this contract is based upon all work being conducted during regular working hours between 7:00am and 4:00pm, Monday through

Friday, excluding government holidays. If the Contractor desires to carry on work outside regular hours, including Saturdays, Sundays, and government holidays, a request must be submitted to the Contracting Officer in sufficient time to allow satisfactory arrangements to be made for access to the work site.

Communications:

“Time” for communications received after 3:00pm, after 12:00 pm locally on Fridays, or after 12:00 pm locally prior to a holiday will not start until the next business day. All times are local Pacific Standard Time.

Federal Holidays:

The following Federal Legal Holidays are observed:

New Year’s Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

President’s Day Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day Labor Day

Columbus Day Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

Fire Danger:

The awarded contractor is responsible for fire prevention in the execution of work detailed in this PWS. The contractor is to be aware of the proximity of powerlines in the area and take all measures to ensure the trees will be removed without affecting the powerlines.

If the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) allows the Contractor to continue work during periods of declared fire danger or season, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable state laws relating to fire prevention and with all special conditions of work as directed by the COR.

Section 8.0 Technical Exhibits and Definitions

Standard Definitions:

Physical Condition

The Physical appearance of Federal equipment or facilities that considers cracks, chips, dents, abrasions, rust, corrosion, general cleanliness, vibration, operating temperature, and discoloration and other items as identified by the COR. Physical condition may be determined by visual as well as diagnostic means.

Contracting Officer (CO)

The Secretary of the Interior or designated authorized representative who is the only agent capable of signing a federal award or obligating funds.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

The Contracting Officer’s designated representative as indicated in a delegation of authority letter.

Technical Exhibits:

EX 1: Vicinity map of project area.

EX 2: Screenshot of trees to be removed, looking north along Cement Plant Road.