B08_-_Scope_of_Work.pdf

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This scope of work document outlines mechanized land clearing and debris removal services required by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at Laguna Cartagena National Wildlife Refuge in Puerto Rico. The contractor will clear approximately 22 acres of vegetation within the refuge boundaries and remove around 6 piles of debris totaling 200 cubic yards resulting from Hurricane Fiona. Tasks include accessing the project area via service roads, cutting mechanically removed vegetation between 3 to 5 feet in length, and transporting all material off-site for disposal. The period of performance is four months beginning within 10 calendar days of notice to proceed. The related federal contract opportunity is solicitation number 140FS323Q0250 issued by the Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service for land clearing and fire management services at Laguna Cartagena NWR.

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Mechanized Land Clearing and Debris Removal Laguna Cartagena NWR

SCOPE OF WORK

PURPOSE:

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Caribbean Islands National Wildlife Refuge Complex, is soliciting bids for mechanized clean up and vegetation debris removal at Laguna Cartagena National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), Lajas, Puerto Rico.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

The Cabo Rojo and Laguna Cartagena NWR in coordination with the Fire Program will be conducting a vegetation clearance activity for fuel reduction in a 22-acre land parcel. This location is close to the Magüayo Community, east of Laguna Cartagena NWR (figure attached).

This project also includes the removal of vegetation debris in some areas resulting from works associated to access re-opening activities after Hurricane Fiona.

POINTS OF CONTACT

Ana M. Román Deputy Project Leader/ Laguna Cartagena Refuge Manager P.O. Box 510 Boquerón, P.R. 00622 Ana_roman@fws.gov 305-783-7563

Hortencia Ruiz Administrative Officer PO Box 510 Boqueron, PR 00622 hortencia_ruiz@fws.gov 786-649-8830 mailto:Ana_roman@fws.gov mailto:hortencia_ruiz@fws.gov

GENERAL INFORMATION

Project Location:

Laguna Cartagena Road 101, Km. 12.1 Lajas, Puerto Rico 00667

Basis of Award and RFQ Contents:

The vendor shall provide an adequate level of detail with the RFQ submittal (including experience, equipment list, etc.) in a manner that the Reviewing Official(s) can make the best decision. Further discussion may be held with contractor at the Government’s discretion but are neither guaranteed nor required. A Pre-Proposal Meeting and observation can be held at a predetermined location as well as a site visit to the project area.

GENERAL NOTES:

1. The contractor shall supply all labor, tools, equipment, material, and expertise to complete the work in conformance with the scope of work.

2. Contractor must coordinate with Refuge Manager the location of staging areas for materials and/or equipment.

3. Contractor needs to comply with all federal and local labor, safety and other laws applicable to conduct the contract.

4. Work hours will be: 7am-5:00pm, Monday to Friday.

5. Contractor is required to comply with all required permits (if applicable).

6. Contractor will pay applicable municipality fees and taxes for the project.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

Task 1: Mechanized land clearing of approximately 22 acres parcel within refuge boundaries, adjacent to the Magüayo Community.

1.1 Access to the Laguna Cartagena NWR will be through the main entrance at Road 101. From there, equipment and trucks will travel on the service roads to project areas.

1.2 Contractor will clear all debris vegetation designated within the polygon area on Laguna

Cartagena NWR (approximately 22 acres).

1.3 All mechanically removed vegetation needs to be cut between 3-5 feet in length to maximize load space in the truck. If trituration of vegetative material will be done, the contractor will use their own equipment and the material needs to be removed from the site and disposed off the refuge boundaries.

Task 2: Removal of piles of vegetation debris resulting from Hurricane Fiona.

2.1 Removal of approximately 6 piles of vegetation debris consisting of fallen trees and branches. (200 cubic yards)

2.2 Contractor will be using their own equipment.

2.3 Contractor is responsible to transport the removed material to an adequate disposal area off refuge boundaries. Contractor will be responsible of costs for the disposal of vegetative material outside of refuge boundaries.

2.4 All debris vegetation needs to be cut between 3.5 feet in length to maximize load space on truck.

Note:

If trituration is permitted, no additional pollution abatement measures are needed to control particulate matters generated from the grinding process. The particle size generated from this operation is big enough that it settles down near the processing grinder equipment. No fugitive dust will be generated from this operation.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Period of Performance beginning 10 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed and end in a period of four months from the start date.

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