B08(c)_-_Attachment_2_-_PWS_-_Hazard_Tree_Removal_FY23.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

REMOVE or PRUNE HAZARDOUS and DISEASED TREES Prince William Forest Park 18100 Park Headquarters Road Triangle, Virginia 22172

D.0 NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

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 preserves unimpaired natural and cultural resources, and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The NPS cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.

The NPS - National Capital Area (NCA) supports natural wonders to man-made marvels in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. The NCA parks include: Antietam National Battlefield, Catoctin Mountain Park, Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, George Washington Memorial Parkway, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, Manassas National Battlefield Park, Monocacy National Battlefield, National Capital Parks - East, National Mall and Memorial Parks, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, President’s Park, Prince William Forest Park, Rock Creek Park, and Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts.

D.1 BACKGROUND

Prince William Forest Park (PRWI) is an oasis located in Northern Virginia a short distance from Washington, DC. In 1936, Chopawamsic Recreation Area opened its gates to house children's 'relief' camps during the Great Depression and was later renamed Prince William Forest Park in 1948. PRWI is filled with fragrant woods and trickling streams, and welcomes of campers, hikers, bikers and nature lovers of all ages. PRWI is filled with hiking trails, bicycle-accessible roads, campgrounds and over 100 cabins.

D.2 PURPOSE

The NPS – National Capital Area (NCA), has a requirement for a single contractor that is capable of the removal of selected hazard trees and roadside brush/sapling removal parkwide.

The contractor must be capable of furnishing all, supervision, labor, materials, tools and equipment to complete all the work specified in this Scope of Work and any of its Attachments.

D.3 TASKS

The Contractor shall:

D.3.1 Hazard tree and brush/sapling removal parkwide (TASK 1)

· Contractor shall perform the felling, cutting and removal of all hazardous trees pre-determined and identified by the park. All debris as a result of the tree removal, shall be chipped or hauled away from the park.

· Contractor shall remove all trees that are located by the park and identified using GPS coordinates, map diagrams, and orange color-coded tagging.

· Contractor shall remove All felled trees and tree logs and haul away from the park. A few select tree logs may be retained and will be designated by the COR. The contractor will store these logs in a designated area at the park, as determined by the COR.

· All other tree debris shall be chipped into a recyclable material and spread out onto the forest floor at a depth of no more than 3 inches in forest areas only.

· All felled trees with remaining stumps within 12 feet of all park roadway asphalt edges, shall be ground down flush with the ground surface and with the grinded material to be leveled or raked out evenly across the ground surface. All tree stumps in areas inside of all cabin camp units, all campgrounds, and around all park buildings shall be ground down flush to the ground as well with the grinded material to be leveled evenly across the ground surface.

D.3.2 Roadside Small Tree/Sapling Removal (TASK 2)

· Contractor shall remove sections of small saplings along the roadside in designated locations marked by the park using GPS coordinates and pinned orange flagging.

· Areas to be removed are mostly small trees and saplings of 4 inches or less in DBH. There are some larger trees that may be in the same area sections of work that may be removed and will be designated by the park.

· All small trees and saplings shall be cut flush with the ground surface and chipped and spread out onto the forest floor and not to exceed 3 inches in depth nor shall there be any piles.

· All tree work areas shall be left limb and debris free.

D.3.3 Burma Road Storm Tree Cleanup (Task 3)

· Contractor shall perform the chipping, felling, cutting, bucking, and removal of all Storm Frida affected damaged or destroyed trees the entire length of Burma Road. The snowstorm tree damages that will be cleaned up shall include all downed trees, cleared trees pushed to the side of roadways, piles of broken tree brush, broken tree limbs, broken tree sections, up-rooted trees, trees bent over and over hanging roadway, and above the road hangers and tree logs and cut blocks located along roadside. These damaged-destroyed trees shall be identified by the actual condition of the tree. The damaged tree conditions that show a result of obvious wind damaged splintering and breakages, the heavy snow weight of bent over trees, root ball up-rooting trees that have fallen and have splintered breaks, as well as chainsaw cuts performed by park staff. This work shall be performed on the entire length of Burma Road, both sides, starting at Scenic Drive and ending at Pleasant Road.

· All storm related tree limb and brush debris shall be chipped (in forest areas ONLY where applicable) and dispersed onto the forest floor at a depth of no more than 3 inches and spread evenly across the ground surface by the contractor. Remaining tree damaged bucked tree logs, tree blocks, any large tree limbs that cannot be chipped by contractor, shall be loaded onto trucks, and hauled away from the park by contractor.

D.4 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

· The contractor is responsible for adherence to all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Regulation, specifically 29 CFR 1910 - General Industry and 29 CFR 1926 – Construction and applicable State Regulations.

· Contractor will be required to work around the season of bat habitats- (June 1,2023 to July 31, 2023) as directed by the park.

· Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all required permits (if applicable) and scheduling all applicable inspections. All inspections must be signed off and completed prior to receipt of final payment. All applicable submittals required, which may include warranty, production information, operation and maintenance documentation, etc. must be provided to Contracting Officer Representative (COR)/Point-of-Contact (POC) and CO prior to submission of final invoice. Invoice will be rejected until are required documentation is submitted. Please refer to each Section C.5 for required submittals.

· All trash and debris removal must be in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.

· All materials and equipment are to be installed per manufacturer’s installation guidance.

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

· Contractor shall be responsible for all materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance of the work in its entirety.

· Contractor shall provide, erect and maintain barricades and warning signs. The contractor shall take all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of the public and ensure protection of the cultural landscape. All signs and barricades, including their locations must be approved in advance by the COR/POC.

D.5 ON SITE SUPERVISOR

1. At a minimum, the Contractor must provide one on-site supervisor to direct all contract personnel and maintenance operations. This must be ensured any time work is being performed on the site.

2. The on-site supervisor shall be fluent in the English language to effectively communicate with the Contractor’s employees and/or Subcontractors as well as the COR/POC and other National Park Service personnel.

3. If the on-site supervisor is not on site or absent due to illness or other reasons, the Contractor shall provide an alternate supervisor to be on site managing and directing all contract personnel and maintenance operations. The alternate supervisor shall have similar job qualifications to those required for the designated on-site supervisor.

4. The onsite Supervisor shall be available for phone calls during all working hours.

D.6 CONDUCT

The Contractor’s employees shall, at all times, while on the job site, whether on or off duty, conduct themselves in a professional, orderly and safe manner. Rudeness, fighting, being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs or bringing and/or consuming alcohol and/or drugs, gambling, soliciting, stealing, and any immoral or otherwise undesirable conduct shall not be permitted on the job site and shall result in immediate and permanent removal from the job site of any employee engaging in such conduct from work.

D.7 SITE MANAGEMENT

Maintain walkways, driveways, roads, parking, and project site to be free of all construction debris, equipment and materials on a daily basis. Maintain site free of hazards at all times. Occupancy access shall be negotiated on a project specific basis. Maintain the level of access provided to the facility through the project duration if tenant occupancy is retained. Safety equipment, fencing and barriers shall be installed per safety plan. Erosion control and sedimentation structures shall be constructed in according with EPA standards as needed. All historical and/or archeological issues shall be addressed as needed.

D. 8 PROJECT INITIATING MEETING

1. A kick-off meeting will be held, and the park will provide a full tour and maps of the work areas. Establishment of reporting procedures, program updates, and budget reviews will be discussed and determined. Phone numbers, including emergency contact numbers, will be exchanged. Safety procedures to be followed will be reviewed and training level of staff will be determined.

2. Park staff will provide information on any natural or cultural resource issues in work areas during the pre-construction meeting.

D.9 GENERAL PLACE OF PERFORMANCE AND HOURS OF OPERATION

National Capital Area (NCA) Prince William Forest Park—1800 Park Headquarters Road, Triangle VA., 22172

All work will be performed Monday through Friday, between 7:00 am and 3:30 pm. No work shall be performed on any weekend or Federal holiday unless pre-approved 24 hours in advance by the COR. Daily work priorities can be altered by the park Project Manager or the Assistant Project Manager during special events or times of expected high visitor use. There may be times when the Park will have closures and the contractor may be asked to leave a work area. As much notice as possible will be given to the contactor prior to these closures.

No work shall occur on the following Federal Holidays:

New Year’s Day – January 1st Martin Luther King Junior’s Birthday – Third Monday in January President’s Day – Third Monday in February Memorial Day – Last Monday in May Independence Day – July 4th Labor Day – First Monday in September Columbus Day – Second Monday in October Veteran’s Day – November 11th Thanksgiving Day – Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day – December 25th

The Period of Performance is April 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023

D.10 PRE-WORK INSPECTION

Thoroughly examine work site and report in writing to the CO any condition that may adversely affect services or appearance prior to starting work.

D.11 LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION

3. Pollutants such as fuels, lubricants, bitumens, raw sewage, and other harmful materials shall not be discharged into or near rivers, streams, and impoundments or into natural or manmade channels leading thereto. Wash water or wastewater from concrete or aggregate operations shall not be allowed to enter live streams prior to treatment by filtration, settling, or other means sufficient to reduce the sediment content to not more than that of the stream into which it is discharged.

D.12 HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL SITE PROTECTION

Every effort will be made by park staff to identify and list any known or suspected archeological, cultural, or historically significant area prior to work activity. A brief orientation will be held prior to the start of work in areas where historical or cultural sites may be a concern. If an archaeological find is discovered upon construction, work must stop, and the COR/POC must be notified immediately.

D.13 PREPARATION

The contractor shall correct all defects and deficiencies in surfaces, which may adversely affect proper application, adhesion, or appearance, in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and as specified hereafter.

D.14 SITE MAINTENANCE

1. The Contractor shall maintain the work site in a safe, neat, and orderly manner. All supplies and equipment on the project site shall be stored to avoid any damage.

2. Limited space will be made for the storage of materials, which shall be stored in a clean and neat condition as approved by the COR.

3. All mud, dirt, debris, foreign objects or spills of any kind from the contractor’s operations shall be cleaned up daily or as requested by the COR.

4. All Contractor generated refuse and waste shall be hauled from the work site daily. This refuse and waste material shall be hauled in trucks with tight fitting covers to prevent spillage on roadways.

5. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to take whatever measures are necessary to assure the protection of Prince William Forest Park assets and to perform the work to cause minimal disruption of ongoing activities near occupied areas.

6. The Contractor assumes the risk and responsibility for the loss or damage to National Park Service furnished property.

7. Upon Completion of work, remove equipment, temporary barriers and all debris and rubbish. Legally dispose of all trash, debris, and rubbish off National Park Service property.

D.15 ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS AND SAFETY STANDARDS:

1. The Contractor and each of (their) employees must work in compliance with all applicable OSHA, Federal, state, and local safety laws and regulations.

2. Safety and traffic control devices such as signs, cones, certified flaggers, or other traffic warning devices must be in place before starting any work along paved roadways. All regulations related to OSHA and required postings will be the responsibility of the contractor to perform. The work site must always be taped or barricaded off during construction to ensure public safety. Contractor must arrange with COR for approval that the site is sufficiently barricaded off at commencement of work.

3. The contractor shall provide and ensure that all personnel at the work site use the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required by OSHA.

4. The contractor shall take all necessary precautions for safety of, and shall provide reasonable protection to prevent damage, injury or loss to employees, visitors, properties, equipment, and vehicles.

5. Damage caused by the contractor to any properties shall be repaired or replaced to the satisfaction of Prince William Forest Park at the expense of the Contractor, Prince William Forest Park at its sole discretion, may elect to repair or replace the damaged property, and deduct such costs from monies due the Contractor.

6. The contractor shall not leave any tools, parts and/or supplies unattended in the public area at any time while performing work at Prince William Forest Park.

7. If work is shut down or postponed due to significant weather events, for example in event of high winds, heavy rains, snow, flooding, or forest fire, work will resume at the earliest possible time in concurrence with the COR/POC.

8. Working in a Federal building or federally controlled indoor workspaces:

In order to take steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to protect the health and safety of all Federal employees, onsite contractors, visitors to Federal buildings or Federally controlled indoor workspaces, and other individuals interacting with the Federal workforce, employees under the subject contract who are required to work on site in Federal buildings or Federally controlled indoor worksites must comply with requirements located at https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/overview/.

D.16 REPORTING

The contractor is responsible for immediately reporting to the PRWI Duty Officer (LEO) and the COR/POC:

· All accidents, incidents, and injuries.

· Any spills of petroleum products or hazardous materials.

· Any damage to Park property.

· The Communications Center will dispatch the appropriate staff and/or resources to address the incident.

· Any damages relating to historic structures or potential archeological findings.

Travel will be on existing paved and unpaved roads only and no motorized vehicle will be permitted to leave the established road network unless otherwise authorized by the CO or COR.

D.17 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

When the contractor considers that work is complete and acceptable at Prince William Forest Park, the contractor shall inform the COR/POC that the work is complete and ready for inspection. The COR will inspect the work on site. If the work is not acceptable, the Contractor shall record a list of items noted by Prince William Forest Park to be corrected. A subsequent inspection may take place to review the corrected items.

D.18 PAYMENT

Payment for all labor and materials will be made at the contract lump-sum price.

D.19 TEMPORARY FACILITIES

1. STAGING AREA: The contractor shall arrange the location for exterior stockpiling of materials (i.e. storage) with COR/POC, and contractor must be present when any materials are delivered to ensure proper placement in directed location. The Government will provide adequate staging area as close to the construction site as practicable.

The Government will NOT provide any secured storage/staging areas for the contractor. The contractor shall be responsible for protecting materials stockpiled against adverse weather, damage, theft, and other risks of loss. The Government assumes no responsibility for material or equipment left in the storage area.

2. SANITARY FACILITIES: Toilet facilities will not be provided by the Government.

3. WATER, AND ELECTRICITY: Water and 120V electricity may be available at no cost to the Contractor, depending on the location. Should water and electricity not be readily available, the contractor shall provide these services as needed to perform the required work.

D.20 BIOBASED AND SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS

The Contractor must comply with the Agricultural Act of 2014; the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Federal Acquisition Regulation; Executive Order (EO) 13514, “Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance,” dated October 5, 2009; EO 13423, “Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management,” dated January 24, 2007; and Presidential Memorandum, “Driving Innovation and Creating Jobs in Rural America through Biobased and Sustainable Product Procurement,” dated February, 2012 to provide biobased products.

All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quantity that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards, and to the extent feasible and reasonable; include the exclusive use of biobased and recycled products.

The following is a list of categories for biopreferred products that may be required in performance of this construction contract:

· 2-Cycle Engine Oils – 34% Minimum BioBased Content

· Diesel Fuel Additives – 90% Minimum BioBased Content

· Erosion Control Materials – 77% Minimum BioBased Content

· Fuel Conditioners – 64% Minimum BioBased Content

· Gasoline Fuel Additives – 92% Minimum BioBased Content

· Greases – Truck – 71% Minimum BioBased Content

· Inks – Sheetfed (Black) – 49% Minimum BioBased Content

· Inks – Sheetfed (Color) – 67% Minimum BioBased Content

· Metalworking Fluids – General Purpose Soluble, Semi-Synthetic, and Synthetic Oils – 57% Minimum BioBased Content

· Mobile Equipment Hydraulic Fluids – 44% Minimum BioBased Content

· Mulch and Compost Materials – 95% Minimum BioBased Content

· Multipurpose Lubricants – 88% Minimum BioBased Content

· Pneumatic Equipment Lubricants – 67% Minimum Biobased Content

For more information regarding the Department of Agriculture Biobased Program go to: http://www.biopreferred.gov.

D.21 DEFINITIONS (Not included in Federal Acquisition Regulations)

Wherever in these provisions, or in other contract documents, the following terms, or pronouns in place of them, are used, the intent and meaning shall be interpreted as follows:

2-Cycle Engine Oils - Lubricants designed for use in 2-cycle engines to provide lubrication, decreased spark plug fouling, reduced deposit formation, and/or reduced engine wear.

Calendar Days - Every day shown on the calendar, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays included.

Change Order - An order issued to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer, pursuant to the “change” clause included in Section I of this contract, requiring work to be performed, within the general scope of the contract.

Clearing Limits - The limits of clearing as designated on the ground, shown on the drawing or designated in the Special Project Specifications.

Contract Pay Item - A pay item designated on the bid schedule and described by a specification.

Contracting Officer (CO) - The person executing this contract on behalf of the Government, including any duly appointed successor and authorized representatives of the Contracting Officer acting within the limits of his/her authority.

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) - The on-site contract administrator for the Contracting Officer. The duties and responsibilities of the Contracting Officer’s Representatives are defined below in this Section or in a letter of designation issued by the Contracting Officer.

Contractor - The individual, partnership, joint venture, or corporation undertaking the execution of work under the terms of the contract and acting directly or through their agent, employees, or subcontractors.

Corrosion Preventatives – Products designed to prevent the deterioration (corrosion) of metals.

Diesel Fuel Additives - (1) Any substance, other than one composed solely of carbon and/or hydrogen, that is intentionally added to diesel fuel (including any added to a motor vehicle's fuel system) and that is not intentionally removed prior to sale or use. (2) Neat biodiesel, also referred to as B100, when used as an additive. Diesel fuel additive does not mean neat biodiesel when used as a fuel or blended biodiesel fuel (e.g., B20).

Drawings - The approved documents and reproductions of these documents, including plan and profile sheets, cross sections, site plants, diagrams, layouts, schematics, descriptive literature, illustrations, schedules, and similar documents showing details for construction of a facility.

Erosion Control Materials - Woven or non-woven fiber materials manufactured for use on construction, demolition, or other sites to prevent wind or water erosion of loose earth surfaces, which may be combined with seed and/or fertilizer to promote growth.

Equipment - All machinery and equipment, together with the necessary supplies for upkeep and maintenance, including tools and apparatus necessary for the proper construction and acceptable completion of the work.

Fuel Conditioners - Products formulated to improve the performance and efficiency of engines by providing benefits such as removing accumulated deposits, increasing lubricity, removing moisture, increasing the cetane number, and/or preventing microbial growths within the fuel system.

Gasoline Fuel Additives - Chemical agents added to gasoline to increase octane levels, improve lubricity, and provide engine cleaning properties to gasoline-fired engines.

Greases – Truck - Lubricants composed of oils thickened to a semisolid or solid consistency using soaps, polymers or other solids, or other thickeners. Lubricants that are designed for use on the fifth wheel of tractor trailer trucks onto which the semi-trailer rests and pivots.

Inks – Sheetfed (Black) - Inks are liquid or powdered materials that are available in several colors and that are used to create the visual image on a substrate when writing, printing, and copying. Black inks used on coated and uncoated paper, paperboard, some plastic, and foil to print in black on annual reports, brochures, labels, and similar materials.

Inks – Sheetfed (Color) - Inks are liquid or powdered materials that are available in several colors and that are used to create the visual image on a substrate when writing, printing, and copying. Pigmented inks (other than black inks) used on coated and uncoated paper, paperboard, some plastic, and foil to print in color on annual reports, brochures, labels, and similar materials.

Labor Standards Provisions - Those statutory and regulatory requirements pertaining to the Contractor’s employees and employment practices.

Materials - Any substances for use in the construction of the project and its appurtenances.

Metalworking Fluids – General Purpose Soluble, Semi-Synthetic, and Synthetic Oils - Fluids that are designed to provide cooling, lubrication, corrosion prevention, and reduced wear on the contact parts of machinery used for metalworking operations such as cutting, drilling, grinding, machining, and tapping. Metalworking fluids formulated for use in a re-circulating fluid system to provide cooling, lubrication, and corrosion prevention when applied to metal feedstock during normal grinding and machining operations.

Mobile Equipment Hydraulic Fluids - Hydraulic fluids formulated for general use in nonstationary equipment, such as tractors, end loaders, or backhoes.

Mulch and Compost Materials - Products designed to provide a protective covering placed over the soil, primarily to keep down weeds and to improve the appearance of landscaping. Compost is the aerobically decomposed remnants of organic materials used in gardening and agriculture as a soil amendment, and commercially by the landscaping and container nursery industries.

Multipurpose Lubricants - Products designed to provide lubrication under a variety of conditions and in a variety of industrial settings to prevent friction or rust. Greases, which are lubricants composed of oils thickened to a semisolid or solid consistency using soaps, polymers or other solids, or other thickeners, are not included in this item. In addition, task-specific lubricants, such as chain and cable lubricants and gear lubricants, are not included in this item.

Notice of Noncompliance - A written notice from the Contracting Officer’s representative or inspector which documents, for the Contractor’s attention, specific performance deficiencies.

Pneumatic Equipment Lubricants – Lubricants designed specifically for pneumatic equipment, including air compressors, vacuum pumps, in-line lubricators, rock drills, jackhammers, etc.

Right of Way - A general term denoting land, property, or interest therein acquired for or devoted to a road or a construction site.

Schedule of Items - Schedule in the contract which contains a listing and description of construction items, quantities, units of measure, method of measurement, unit price and amount.

Special Project Specifications - Specifications which detail the conditions and requirements peculiar to the individual project, including but not limited to CSI format specifications and additions and revisions to Standard Specifications.

Specifications - A general term applied to all written directions and requirements pertaining to performance of work.

Standard Specifications - Specifications established for Region wide use for construction of facilities which cover most items of work likely to be performed; such as Earthwork, Base Courses, Pavement, Concrete, etc.

Utility Services - Are services such as electricity, gas, steam, water and sewage.

Work Order - An order written by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative, which directs the Contractor to correct deficient performance. It may also be used to document acceptable completion of units and to approve starting on additional work units.

D.22 THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

Contracting Officer:

The Contracting Officer (CO) has the overall responsibility for the administration of this contract. The CO alone, without delegation, is authorized to amend, modify, or deviate from the contract. Other responsibilities may be delegated to authorized representatives.

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR):

The COR will be designated in writing at the time of award to assist the CO in the day-to-day on-site administration of the contract requirements. The responsibilities of the COR include, but are not limited to;

Point-of-Contact (POC):

The POC will be used if an official certified COR cannot be designated at the time of award. The POC will not be designated in writing and will assist the CO in the day-to-day on-site administration of the contract requirements.

D.23 NPS CONTACTS

COR - Paul Owens 540-903-8413 Paul_h_owens@nps.gov

CO – Teresa Rogofsky 202-619-7390 Teresa_rogofsky@nps.gov

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 - Final Tree List Main Copy Attachment 2 – PEPC 81122 CE Hazard Tree SOP Attachment 3 – PEPC 81122 NHPA Hazard Tree Attachment 4 – WD 2015-4281 Rev 25 dated 12-27-2023