B08_Solicitation_(Attachment_1_-_SOW).pdf

SCOPE OF WORK

CAPITOL REEF NATIONAL PARK (CARE)

FRUITA RURAL HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDSCAPE TREE

PLANTING PROJECT

PERFORMANCE PERIOD

August 3, 2026 – May 31, 2027

ACRONYMS:

• NPS – National Park Service

• CARE / Park – Capitol Reef National Park

• MWR - Contracting Operation Central (ConOps-Central), Major Acquisition Buying Office - MWRO

• CO – Contact Officer

• COR –Contracting Officer’s Representative

• SOW – Scope of Work

• District—Fruita Rural Historic District

A. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The contractor shall be responsible for furnishing trees, delivering and temporary storage/watering of trees, and planting trees at up to fifteen (15) subsite locations within Capitol Reef National Park (CARE)’s Fruita Rural Historic District. Work includes site preparation, soil amendments as needed, mulching, staking as needed, installing tree protection, initial irrigating/watering, and turf reestablishment. The

Figure 1: Project Locations estimate number of plants is one-hundred and twenty five (125) including approximately 19 species. Species selection and planting plan will be determined by NPS. Contractor shall make effort to prioritize sourcing plant materials of local and regional genotype. All materials (e.g. plant, soil, soil amendments, mulch, burlap, stakes, and equipment) shall be subject to NPS inspections.

B. BACKGROUND/PROJECT LOCATION AND ACCESS:

National Park Service and Capitol Reef National Park: The National Park Service (NPS) is a bureau of the U.S.

Department of the Interior (DOI) that has been entrusted with the care of our national parks since 1916. The NPS’s mission is to preserve unimpaired natural and cultural resources, and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. Located in south-central Utah in the heart of red rock country, CARE is a hidden treasure filled with cliffs, canyons, domes, and bridges in the Waterpocket Fold, a geologic monocline (a wrinkle on the earth) extending almost 100 miles. The park is situated within portions of Emery, Garfield, Sevier, and Wayne counties, and encompasses 241,904 acres.

Capital Reef National Park Districts: The three administrative districts in the park are the Waterpocket (south), the Cathedral (north), and the Fremont River (central). The Fremont River district includes the primary automobile access to Capitol Reef, State Highway 24, which parallels the Fremont River and bisects the park.

Most of the park facilities, developed areas, and cultural resources are within this district at Fruita.

The Fruita Rural Historic District: The district encompasses the site of the historic community of Fruita and covers approximately 200 acres in the Fremont River district of the park. It is physically defined by, and contained within, two canyons that intersect at the confluence of the Fremont River and Sulphur Creek. Fruita functions as the primary visitor contact point in the park, is the location for most visitor services, and serves as the location for park headquarters and operations.

Project background: The Fruita district has experienced ongoing losses of landscape and ornamental trees in past years due to a lack of replanting, old age, and other factors. The park is in need of a replanting effort to restore trees to a number of areas in order to maintain both the visitor experience and the historic character of the district. The new trees planted through this project will replace previously removed or dying trees, restore shade to visitor areas, and maintain the existing character of the Fruita district.

The NPS at CARE has a requirement for a contractor to provide selected tree work (i.e. tree sourcing, transport, planting, watering, replacements, and all related maintenance work) in accordance with the specifications, spreadsheet and plans stated herein.

All trees are located within developed areas with a high volume of pedestrians and vehicles occupying a pastoral environment of historic and non-historic structures, utility infrastructures, and native and developed landscapes.

Locations are within the Fruita Rural Historic District (FRHD) of the park, which is registered on the National Register of Historic Places.

PLANTING LOCATIONS: A map outlining subsites and planting locations shall be provided to contractor by government after award upon contractor’s request.

C. EMPLOYEE QUALIFICATIONS All work shall be under the direction and general supervision of an Arborist(s) certified by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) who possesses verifiable experience as a full-time direct supervisor of shade tree planting, establishment and maintenance, and with technical competence in tree physiology, identification, diagnosis of disorders, tree care, and safety practices in accordance with accepted industry standards. Arborist(s) will submit a resume with education, experience, certifications, and any related affiliations.

i. A Certified Arborist shall be on the job site at all times during performance of work and shall be the primary contact with the Government's technical representative. The technical representative is responsible for inspecting the quality of ongoing work and completed work, as well as all supplies such as trees, soil, etc. to ensure that contract performance requirements are met.

ii. All tree workers shall be familiar with the technical aspects and hazards of tree maintenance work and the equipment used in such operations. This will include all safety procedures and requisite protection devices. All tree workers shall abide by any code of ethics or professional conduct established by the National Arborist Association and the International Society of Arboriculture.

iii. A list of all crew supervisors and tree workers anticipated as part of the work - crews as well as their positions - (e.g., personnel responsible for purchasing, planting, and maintaining trees), affiliation with the company, and related training and on the job experience, shall be submitted and approved by the National Park Service. If so directed by the COR, a separate list of personnel to be used on a given job shall be submitted for each task order. Each crew shall consist of at a minimum: ISA Certified Arborist/Tree Crew Supervisor, Experienced Tree Planters,

iv. The Contractor must submit copies of all licenses and certificates necessary for complying with Federal, State, and Municipal laws, codes, and regulations within ten (10) calendar days after award to COR/POC.

D. SCOPE/TASKS Contractor tasks are outlined below.

1. Task 1: Preliminary Kick Off Call: Within 3 weeks of the task order award, the Contractor will facilitate a project kick-off conference call. The Contractor shall include key personnel from the Park including COR, CO, Project Manager/Technical Representative, and other staff identified as NPS on this kick-off conference call.

The primary purpose of this conference call will be to introduce team members, discuss roles and responsibilities and communication protocols, discuss details of environmental and cultural mitigations, review project schedule, discuss submittals, and determine the appropriate method for transmitting existing information to the Contractor/Project team.

The contractor shall provide a meeting agenda to project team at least a minimum of 2 business days prior to the meeting.

Existing information will be transmitted as quickly as possible and will be reviewed by the Contractor prior to call. By the end of the kick-off call the Contractor is expected to have enough information to develop a robust project schedule and implementation and safety plan based on the contract scope and high-level schedule provided by NPS.

The Contractor shall prepare the agenda for this meeting, inclusive of all necessary agenda items and provide written meeting notes to NPS following the meeting. The Contractor shall be prepared to discuss and obtain information from the NPS related to the existing data and documentation related to the project provided by

NPS.

The Contractor shall prepare meeting notes in summary form. The notes shall be submitted to all members at the meeting within 10 working days after the meeting. The Contractor shall make revisions to the meeting notes and associated materials and provide the project team within 10 days of receiving revision requests.

Deliverable:

• Meeting agenda

• Draft and final meeting notes

2. Task 2: Work Schedule, Implementation Plan & Safety/Spill Response Plan, Material Submittals The Contractor will submit a proposal Work Schedule, Implementation Plan, and Safety/Spill Response Plan (Plan) for all activities and work to be performed. Contractor shall also provide sourcing and specification tags/sheets for all material submittals for approval by park this includes, but is not limited to equipment make/model, plant material (trees and turf mix), soil, soil amendments, stakes, burlap, mulch, water, etc. Implementation plan shall include all protocols regarding all tasks.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the safe conduct of all operations, shall adhere to applicable OSHA standards (29 CFR 1910.266), and be subject to inspection by NPS Safety Officer.

By 2 weeks after kickoff meeting, the Contractor shall submit the Implementation Plan and Safety/Spill Plan to the CO and project team for review to confirm that the methods, locations, safety plan, and timing of proposed work does not conflict with or impact natural and cultural resources and to assure that the Plan is consistent with laws, rule, regulations, mitigations, and specifications. The Park will complete a Quality Assurance review to verify the Plan is complete, meets contract requirements and meets professional standards. Within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of the draft plan, the will Park notify the Contractor of any substantive corrections needed before it can be accepted and distributed to the Project Team for review. The Contractor shall then correct the document and resubmit the draft to the Park within ten (10) calendar days of receiving notification. Once approved by the Park, the Contractor shall distribute the draft deliverable to the Project Team for review and comment. The Contractor shall provide the CO, Park and COR with the updated Plan with revisions subject to approval that includes risks, and hazardous material spill response plans at least two weeks prior to mobilization.

The purpose of the preliminary project planning phase is to ensure assembly of all key information needed to meaningfully according to standards and execute all work safely.

Proper safety and spill response protocol for self, employees, subcontractors, visitors, equipment, resources will be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

A site visit prior to bidding and developing a Safety/Project Schedule Plan is highly encouraged.

All roads, trails, walkways, and campgrounds will remain open to the public during activities unless Contractor and Park reach a joint decision to close them temporarily.

Appropriate measures shall be implemented by the Contractor to ensure safety of work crews, park staff, resources, property, and the visiting public and adherence to local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

All equipment must meet all federal OSHA, state and local safety requirements and must be properly licensed. This includes equipment such as cranes, chipper trucks, wood trucks, trailers, among others, which may be needed to correctly perform tree planting in accordance with the specifications stated herein.

Recommended Equipment: Contractor is responsible for sourcing all equipment necessary for completing tasks.

The Contractor’s plan must follow requirements as identified in the Quality Standards listed. At a minimum this plan should include:

▪ Proof of any necessary licenses

▪ A job hazard analysis will be conducted for work, and all personnel will receive proper safety instructions and protective gear for conducting work and operating all tools and equipment.

▪ A spill kit location/composition: must always be available to contain and minimize spills of fluid (e.g fuel, oil, hydraulic fluid)

▪ Plan for data collection

▪ Timing and implementation protocols of proposed activities by task and site

▪ Water source - the contractor is responsible for sourcing water, which may be sourced from the park’s water treatment plant and/or orchard irrigation risers. No withdrawals from ponds, lakes, rivers, creeks, wetlands will be permitted.

▪ Exposure and Spill Response protocols include topics covering employee and visitor safety, contents of onsite spill kit hospital access, equipment access, pesticide application safety procedures, spill response and containment methods.

▪ General safety provisions on how the Contractor will manage that its employees and will be working alongside, near, and in some cases on the road, active construction sites, within the historic district, near wildlife and visitors.

▪ All material and equipment submittals

3. Task 3: Plant Material Sourcing: The Contractor shall source and furnish 125 new plants for planting at CARE in accordance with attached planting list. Plant species, quantity, minimum size (caliper and/or height) shall be determined by Park. Once supplier(s) are selected by the contractor, prior to purchasing, the contractor shall coordinate an opportunity for CARE Horticulturist/Resource staff to inspect inventory for health, specifications, disease and option to select individual trees in person prior to purchase. If a physical visit is not possible, photo documentation may be used instead.

Plant materials shall be sourced using genetically appropriate material from local or regional stock.

Provenance/source of plant material shall be known and communicated to CO/Park with submittals. Investigate sources of supply prior to placing any order. Confirm that size, variety, and quantity of plant material specified on attached Plant List can be supplied. Failure to take this precaution shall not relieve the contractor from his/her responsibilities for furnishing and installing all plant material in accordance with the Contract requirements and without additional expense to the Government.

Substitutions listed in the attached plant list will be preferentially selected, and these or other substitutions shall be permitted only with written approval of Contracting Officers Representative (COR)/Contracting Officer (CO). If a listed species/cultivar cannot be sourced and no substitution has been identified in the attached plant list, the contractor and COR/CO/CARE Horticulturist and Resource staff may approve other substitutions. In these situation, a proposal to use the nearest equivalent size or variety with an equitable adjustment of Contract Price may be considered.

Provide quality, size, genus, species, and variety of plants indicated, complying with applicable requirements in ANSI Z60.1. Sourcing and planting new trees will be done in accordance with the A300 American National Standard for Tree Care Operations - Tree, Shrub, and Other Woody Plant Management Standard Practices.

Measurements: Measure according to ANSI Z60.1. The contractor shall not prune or alter stock to obtain required sizes.

Provide high quality, well-formed trees without defects; including buried root flares, girdling and deformed roots, included bark, disease, top die back, and poor canopy structure.

If tree is wrapped, the contractor shall remove the wrap and inspect the trunk for wounds, insects, and incorrect cuts.

Select trees with one straight dominant trunk that has well-developed branches well-spaced, with canopy uniformity. Trees propagated from the same region as the planting site are preferred.

Trees may be balled-and-burlapped (B&B) or grown in containers (only if tree is not available as B&B.) All trees shall be healthy, vigorous, and well grown, single-trunked, high-branched specimens showing evidence of proper root and top pruning. For B&B trees, when the tree is dug is more important than when to plant. All B&B Trees must have been dug when dormant. Contractor shall inspect the roots of Container and B&B (Balled and Burlapped) trees. If the roots have any rot, the tree will not be accepted.

All trees shall meet or exceed the minimum requirements of the American Standard for Nursery Stock (ANSI Z60.1). Trees shall be transported to CARE when ready for planting.

All trees shall be of minimum caliper specified in the Plant List, grown at least one year in a currently active nursery.

All trees that are provided must labeled and clearly identify name of nursery and tree name.

All tree roots shall be kept moist during transport and storage, and have foliage protection from winds.

Park staff will review all trees before planting at site, including ball defects. The Contractor shall replace all defective trees with acceptable trees within 7 business days.

Turf mix shall be sourced according to specifications below, and seeded in all areas with existing lawn. Native seed mix shall be sourced according to specifications below, and seeded in all areas with existing native vegetation cover. Contractor shall expect a seeding rate of 1lb Pure Live Seed (PLS) per 250 sq ft. If seed mixes found below cannot be sourced, contractor may work with CO/COR/Park Representative to have an alternate mix sourced.

Lawn Seed Mix: Utah Premium Lawn Mix:

Seed Percentage Seed Species

23% Wildhorse Kentucky Bluegrass

23% Baron Kentucky Bluegrass

24% Fullmoon Kentucky Bluegrass

10% Exacta-2 Perennial Ryegrass

10% Medallion Perennial Ryegrass

10% Manhattan-5 Perrenial Ryegrass

Native Seed Mix:

Seed Percentage Seed Species Common Name

25% Bouteloua curtipendula sideoats grama

15% Bouteloua gracilis blue grama

15% Elymus trachycaulus slender wheatgrass

15% Hesperostipa comata needle-and-thread grass

15% Hilaria jamesii galleta grass

10% Poa secunda sandberg bluegrass

5% Sporobolus airoides alkali saccaton

4. Task 4: Plant Material Delivery/Temporary Storage The contractor shall be responsible for transporting all plant material and temporary storage and care of all plant materials to the project sites until final inspections after planting are approved. Seed will need to be kept in cool, dry, storage free from pests. Trees will need to be properly handled and stored in areas free from invasive pests, diseases, and predators. Roots must be watered throughout delivery and temporary storage to individual planting sites within the Fruita Rural Historic District, including the following areas: the Boneyard, Group Campsite, Campground Loops A, B, and C, The Gifford House and Pasture Complex, Jorgensen Pasture, Picnic Area, Ripple Rock Nature Center, Mott Orchard, Employee Housing Area, and Holt House. Seed can be temporarily stored at the park headquarters or Holt House, and trees can be temporarily stored outdoors at the Holt House nursery.

The attached table summarizes the tree material/size by location:

5. Task 5: Turf Reestablishment Reestablish turf with approved seed mix submittal following planting. Seed mix tags shall be submitted for approval prior to purchase. Mix application rate must meet 1 lbs PLS per 250 sq ft, 0% noxious weeds and species composition must be coordinated with Park (see above). Seed tag must have Pure live seed weight, bulk weight, germination testing, species compositions, % noxious weed. Contractor shall be responsible for initial turf reseeding, raking in, and mulching following planting operations to encourage seed establishment prior to acceptance. Mulch used for reseeded areas must be certified noxious weed free and label submitted for approval prior to purchase.

Mulch application rate must meet ½ inch depth across reseeded areas. Contractor shall conduct watering until final acceptance.

6. Task 6: Site Preparation, Hole Digging, Tree Planting, Pruning, Mulching, Tree Guards, Staking (as needed), Establishment Watering The Contractor shall plant trees only during seasonally appropriate times of year, either fall (September 1 – October 31) or spring (March 15 – May 31). Submit a planting schedule to COR/CO for approval at time of task 1 kick-off meeting and notify them prior to mobilization a minimum of ten (10) calendars day prior to starting work.

Work shall include pre planting inspections, marking of locations, root ball preparation, root flare soil removal, soil excavation, tree placement, backfilling hole using watering in technique, mulching, installing staking and guarding as necessary, watering until final acceptance. If soil amendments are necessary for establishment, Contractor shall propose those at time of submittals/implantation plans.

The contractor shall mark locations of trees per drawing set and obtain NPS approval prior to any digging occurring. Any deviation from drawings during installation may cause work to halt and require archeological monitoring services. An archaeological monitor and COR/Point-of-Contact is required to be on site monitoring all excavations/digging work and for all tree planting.

A shallow, broad planting hole that is twice or three times the width of the root ball will be dug using equipment/hand work, just deep enough to position the root flare above the level of the soil. Once dug, hole will be scored/soil loosened to reduce compaction. Loosen and/or remove 1-2 inches of the outer roots and soil from root ball and expose the root flare. Prune any girdling or otherwise deficient roots. Bring tree into hole and position the root flare flush with the soil surface, ensure the trunk is straight, the root ball is stable on solid soil, and backfill as necessary to hold it in position. Backfill the planting hole with a mix of one third high quality compost, and two thirds of the existing soil that came out of the hole, packing down and watering in while backfilling to ensure there are not air pockets and tree is securely held in place. Irrigate with a minimum of 15 gallons of water immediately following planting. Install and fill slow-release water bags, such as TreeGator brand or similar and approved by park representatives, to all trees, and maintain water in bags until all trees are planted and work is completed. Contractor must ensure that at least one gallon of water per inch of tree caliper is applied each day until completion of tree plantings.

The Contractor shall furnish and place weed free untreated composted mulch, shredded hardwood or similar, in a ring around the tree using the 3-3-3 method at all new tree locations. (three inches of mulch in a three foot ring around the tree, leaving a three inch gap between the mulch and the tree trunk.)

Contractor will install hog wire exclusion cages supported by and wired to metal t-posts driven into the soil, with one portion wired shut but allowing easy unwiring and opening to allow for future maintenance. Tree cages will be installed around all planted trees. Bottom of cage wire will be maximum of 12 inches above the ground, and top of cage a minimum of 5 feet in height, and a minimum of 6 feet in diameter, or larger and taller if a 5 foot tall by 6 foot diameter cage will allow for wildlife (eg. mule deer) to access and damage the protected tree through the hog wire fencing.

If Park representatives determine necessary, stake out specific trees for support. Do not stake without prior notification and approval by Park. Install at least three (3) stakes, before the planting hole is backfilled. Use at least three (3) opposing flexible ties. Ties shall be placed on the lower half of the tree and allow trunk movement. Tree guards will be installed as necessary in coordination with the park.

If a tree is damaged, broken, or debarked during transportation, planting, or post planting activities, a replacement tree will be required to be sourced and replanted, with approval by park representatives.

E. COMPLIANCE MITIGATION REQUIREMENTS, GUARANTEES, MATERIALS, & QUALITY STANDARDS/SPECIFICATIONS:

Contractor shall adhere to all standards and specifications. ANY deviation requires written approval by CO and Park. Must adhere to all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations. If a standard or specification is not outlined below, Contractor shall not assume standard or specification, rather add it to agenda at task 1 kick off meeting.

1. Materials: All materials (plant, soil, mulch, equipment, tools, etc.) shall be Contractor furnished.

2. Resource Mitigations:

i. Mitigation 191885: If previously unknown archeological resources are discovered during construction, all work in the immediate vicinity of the discovery shall be halted and the finding reported to CARE Archeologist Thann Baker (thann_baker@nps.gov / 435-425-4144). Work will not resume until the resource(s) are identified and documented, and an appropriate mitigation strategy developed as necessary in accordance with the inadvertent discovery protocols of the 2008 NPS Servicewide Programmatic Agreement.

ii. Mitigation 191886: All work within the historic districts and cultural landscapes shall be conducted in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.

Any deviation from the approved project specifications including changes in proposed planting species and locations must be submitted for further review.

iii. Provide all equipment and sufficient personnel for selected tree work, (i.e., tree sourcing, transport, planting, pruning, watering, replacements, and all related maintenance work), in accordance with the specifications, spreadsheet and plans stated herein. Therefore, any items not specifically noted, but necessary for performance in accordance with accepted industry standards, shall be furnished under this contract.

3. Access: Vehicular access is possible from the Scenic Drive and state Highway 24 as well as park driveways and other access roads. The contractor shall at all times avoid sprinkler heads, irrigation boxes and other installed features, and consult with the COR as needed before accessing areas where such features exist. The contractor shall at all times conduct their operations to insure the least inconvenience to the public and Park operations. Equipment mats to reduce soil compaction will be used according to industry standards, and blocking of walkways and sidewalks along the street must be kept to a minimum. While walkways are to be blocked, signage or flagger necessary to direct pedestrians around the obstruction safely will be required. Keep a minimum of two rolls of warning tape on site at all times. There shall be no deviation from the specifications regarding the safety of the Park's staff or visitors. In the event of such an occurrence, the CO will review and determine the timeframe for Contractor compliance.

i. PARKING: It is important that the historic scene in the Park be preserved for the enjoyment of the Park’s visitors. The contractor will follow established parking patterns where possible, keep the number of parked vehicles to a minimum whenever possible, and consult with the COR in cases where other parking arrangements are required.

ii. STORAGE: See above, contractor may stage materials at park maintenance areas including Holt House, boneyard, burn pile, etc. in coordination with park representatives.

4. Conduct/Housecleaning: Contractor shall at all times conduct operations to ensure the least inconvenience to occupants and visitors.

i. Contractor shall clean site of all construction debris and leave site in a neat and orderly appearance with walkways clean and clear at the end of each work day.

ii. Loud noise must be kept at a minimum. Loud noise must be limited to hours of 8AM to 5PM in campground areas.

iii. RESTROOMS: Contractors may use park bathroom facilities nearby work zones as needed.

iv. TELEPHONE: No cellular telephone service is available on site for the contractor’s use. Wi-Fi connections can be used by contractor at park headquarters and campgrounds, but otherwise there is no other cellular or Wi-Fi connection available in the Fruita area.

v. ELECTRIC: COR shall review and approve all electric connections prior to any electric hookups.

vi. WATER: Contractor is responsible for providing water for all tree installations and maintenance operations. Water may be available in hose bib attachments in some irrigation system valve boxes, and outside hose bibs at select walls and buildings. COR shall review and approve all water connections prior to any water hookups.

vii. EXISTING UTILITIES: Contractor is responsible for locating and preventing damage to known utilities, including irrigation. Park representatives will mark and communicate known irrigation lines and other utilities via maps or on the ground coordination with contractor prior to any digging, and contractor shall field verify all utility locations before digging or trenching. This shall include but not be limited to the use of sonic, electronic, or magnetic detection devices, by noting pull box and utility box locations at the surface, use of locator services, and by test pitting at no additional cost to the Government. The contractor shall be responsible for repairing any utilities damaged during operations at no additional cost to the Government. The existence and location of known utilities shall be investigated and verified in the field by the contractor before starting work. Contractor must call Blue Stakes of Utah (811). State law requires a three (3) business days’ notice (does not include state holidays or weekends), for all excavation. A business day begins at 12:00:00 a.m. and ends at 11:59:59 p.m.

5. Equipment/Vehicle/Tool Cleaning: NPS has extremely high equipment cleaning standards. All equipment shall be free of dirt, plant material, seed, etc. prior to entering CARE. Upon mobilization the Contractor shall contract NPS to arrange for inspections prior to entering the park or at time of arrival to staging area. Tools, equipment, vehicles, equipment will be asked to leave the property if not sufficiently clean. This includes but is not limited to interior/exterior, undercarriages, grinding equipment, and shovels.

6. EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS: Contractor is responsible for determining load restrictions to ensure no damage to existing infrastructure , resources, life or property.

7. Damage: Contractor shall be responsible for preserving all adjacent utilities, masonry, fences, existing trees, and other park resources, and any damage incurred shall be repaired at no additional cost to the government and meet government satisfaction. Contractor shall be responsible for preserving, protecting and/or resetting adjacent hardscape conditions, as well as preserving or restoring any adjacent turf or native vegetation during installation.

8. The contractor is responsible for adherence to all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Regulations

9. Contractor must have adequate liability insurance and proper license to perform all work stated herein.

10. The Contractor is responsible for coordinating with CARE.

11. The contractor is responsible for any and all permits and associated expenses.

12. ACCIDENT REPORTING Accident Reporting: Reportable Accidents: A reportable accident is defined as death, occupational disease, traumatic injury to employees or the public, property damage by accident and fires. Within 7 days of a reportable accident, send a report of the accident to the Contracting Officer.

All Other Accidents: The Contractor shall report all other accidents to the Contracting Officer as soon as possible and assist the Contracting Officer and other officials as required in the investigation of the accident.

13. ADDRESS/HOURS OF OPERATION Capitol Reef National Park 52 W Headquarters Drive, Capitol Reef, UT 84775,

i. Hours of Operation: Work shall be performed between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, federal holidays excluded, unless authorized in writing by the COR. Specific hours may be determined at award. If the NPS determines that the safety of visitors is threatened by the Contractor’s operations, all or part of the Contractor’s operations may be suspended until agreement is reached on additional safety measures and precautions. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

ii. CARE may subject to special events both scheduled and unscheduled, where additional security and restricts may be put in place. During such events the COR and Contractor shall coordinate reduced and/or restricted access to CARE during this time.

iii. No work shall occur on Federal Holidays. Note: If any of the holidays stated above fall on a

Saturday, the Friday before the actual day is the official day the Government takes for the holiday. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, the Monday after the actual day is the official day the Government takes for the holiday. These dates do not account for any other days or shorten days that may be added prior to any of the holidays mentioned above that may be added at the discretion of any Presidential Administration and implemented by the DOI

14. SAFETY The Contractor shall be responsible for the safe conduct of all operations, shall adhere to applicable OSHA standards (29 CFR 1910.266), and be subject to inspection by NPS Safety Officer.

i. Traffic Control: When applicable, the Contractor shall be responsible for providing own traffic control when operating equipment along roads. Flaggers shall be equipped with safety vests and control traffic in both directions. Roadside operations shall be signed, or otherwise identified by barricades, and employees/sub-Contractors working along roads identified by safety vests or other identifiable clothing. Contractor shall be required to adhere to Federal Highway Administration Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and OSHA guidelines for traffic control. Traffic control signing must be coordinated with the COR/POC or park law enforcement three days in advance.

ii. Safety Meetings: Contractor shall conduct documented daily safety meetings.

iii. All operations under this contract shall be conducted in accordance with ANSI Z133.1-2006 Tree Care

Safety Standards, and all federal OSHA, state and local safety requirements. Where OSHA regulations and ANSI standards conflict, OSHA regulations will take precedence.

iv. Work area shall always be maintained in a clean and safe condition.

v. Use of barricades, ropes, signs, or audible signals is required, and the contractor must take all necessary precautions for the protection of the work, property, and safety of the public.

vi. Addition, during the execution of this contract, the Contractor must conform to the rules and regulations, as amended and as set forth by.

vii. 29 CFR 1910 – OSHA General Industry Regulations & Standards.

viii. All Contractor or employee conduct is subject to park rules and regulations concerning:

littering, wildlife harassment, collecting, resource damage and other topics as specified for the NPS in the Code of Federal Regulations title 36 (eCFR :: 36 CFR Part 2 -- Resource Protection, Public Use and Recreation)

ix. National Park Service Occupational Safety and Health Program – Reference Manual 50B - Reference Manual 50B: NPS Occupational Safety and Health Program

x. Most Recent Superintendents Compendiums as amended: Superintendent's Compendium-

CARE

A. DELIVERABLES

• Material Tags and Submittals, Schedule, Implementation Plan Safety/Spill Plan

• Final report with GPS Coordinates and photos of turf establishment and tree plantings https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-36/chapter-I/part-2 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-36/chapter-I/part-2 https://www.nps.gov/subjects/policy/upload/RM-50B_Contents.pdf?msclkid=621da23cc59111ec9bbf5daecf70f928 https://www.nps.gov/care/learn/management/compendium.htm https://www.nps.gov/care/learn/management/compendium.htm