Exhibit A - Statement of Work.pdf

Statement of Need – Service Agreement to Conduct Natural Resource and Resource Use Surveys to Support the IDARNG’s Conservation Program

This statement of need designates the required tasks needed to support the Idaho Army National Guard’s (IDARNG) Conservation Program. Specific tasks and required skills are outlined below.

Surveys could be completed state-wide, but the majority would be completed within the Camp Orchard (map 1), which is wholly within the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area (NCA).

Goals/Objectives: Identify a firm(s) to support the IDARNG’s Conservation Program with natural resource and resource use surveys state-wide and Camp Orchard. The firm must have staff that meet the minimum qualifications outlined below. The firm must show applicable experience with the identified surveys by describing at least three similar examples of projects that were competed in the state of Idaho.

Survey Types/Experience:

Botanical Surveys:

The firm must show experience conducting botanical surveys in Idaho, with preference given to past projects conducted within the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area (NCA) in the past. Survey teams must be able to identify to species 95% of the plant species within a designated area. Biological soil crusts must be identified to type (moss, lichen, cyano bacteria…), with preference given to firms that have conducted biological soil crust surveys/inventories in the past. Surveys must be done during the appropriate time of year to detect the presence of listed (federally threatened and endangered) and BLM/State of Idaho sensitive plant species.

Experience:

Lead Field Technician: Must meet requirements outline for a BLM journey-level botanist, and familiar with local southwest Idaho flora as demonstrated by a resume or other supporting documentation. Minimum of a BS/BA in biology, ecology, plant systematics, or other pertinent field from an accredited University, and a minimum of 10 years of applicable field experience; or MS/MA in biology, ecology, plant systematics, or other pertinent field from an accredited University and 5 years of applicable field experience.

Field Technician: All technicians, para-botanist, or apprentice botanist must be under the direct supervision of a BLM journey-level botanist. Minimum of a BS/BA in biology, ecology, plant systematics, or other pertinent field form an accredited University, and a minimum of 3 years of applicable field experience; or MS/MA in biology, ecology, plant systematics, or other pertinent field from an accredited University and 1 years of applicable field experience.

Wildlife Surveys:

The firm must show experience conducting wildlife surveys in Idaho, with preference given to past projects conducted within the NCA. Survey must identify wildlife species encountered to appropriate taxonomic level based on the type of survey. All mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and avian species shall be classified to species. All invertebrates must be classified to family or genus.

Surveys must be done during the appropriate time of year to detect the presence of listed (federally threatened and endangered) and BLM or State of Idaho sensitive wildlife species.

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Experience:

Lead Field Technician: Must be familiar with local southwest Idaho fauna as demonstrated by a resume or other supporting documentation. Minimum of a BS/BA in biology, ecology, zoology, or other pertinent field from an accredited University, and a minimum of 10 years of applicable field experience; or MS/MA in biology, ecology, zoology, or other pertinent field from an accredited University and 5 years of applicable field experience.

Field Technician: All technicians must be under the direct supervision of a Lead Field Technician.

Minimum of a BS/BA in biology, ecology, zoology, or other pertinent field from an accredited University, and a minimum of 3 years of applicable field experience; or MS/MA in biology, ecology, zoology, or other pertinent field from an accredited University and 1 years of applicable field experience.

OCTC Use Survey: The firm must show experience conducting natural resource use/user surveys.

These may include military training, recreation (active and passive), transportation, livestock grazing, or other human uses. The intent of these surveys is to identify the overall amount, type, and distribution of users within an installation. This information is critical in determine the severity and intensity of effects (direct and indirect) of these uses on soils, vegetation, wildlife, and military training activities.

Experience:

Lead Field Technician/PM: Must be familiar with developing and conducting resource use and user surveys, including development of academically based surveys and questionnaires, use of social media to aid data acquisition, analyzing and reporting survey results, developing final and summary reports, and developing informational bulletins or handouts for educating user groups.

Field Technician: All technicians must be under the direct supervision of a Lead Field Technician/PM. The experience level for the field technician(s) shall be commensurate with the type and extent of the survey and information being obtained.

Special Status Species Surveys: The firm must show direct experience conducting special species surveys for the identified BLM/State of Idaho sensitive species, with preference given to past projects conducted within the NCA in the past. Surveys must be done during the appropriate time of year to detect the presence of listed (federally threatened and endangered) and BLM/State of Idaho sensitive species.

Experience:

Lead Field Technician: Must meet the Lead Field Technician requirements outlined above for botanical or wildlife surveys depending on the identified species.

Field Technician: All technicians must be under the direct supervision of a Lead Field Technician.

All field technicians must meet the Field Technician requirements outlined above for botanical or wildlife surveys depending on the identified species.

Summary of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Please submit a concise statement outlining the firm’s knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the statements below, citing past projects, staff/resumes, and other supporting documentation.

(1) Knowledge of biological and sociological sciences and experience in applying the knowledge in botanical, ecological, and sociological/recreation research and monitoring activities.

(2) Knowledge of scientific collection techniques associated tools, tracking/monitoring methods, data management, labeling, filing, and preservation techniques and the experience to safely conduct collection activities.

(3) Knowledge of natural resource regulations, law, and statute, and the associated government agencies with jurisdiction, and experience applying this knowledge in permitting, data collection, reporting, and monitoring activities.

(4) Knowledge and use of hand-held computers/data loggers, global positioning systems (GPS), ARC-GIS (ESRI), Survey 123, cameras, compasses, maps, animal traps, and other field equipment.

Staff Costing: Identify the loaded rate (dollar/hour) of all employees that would work on IDARNG projects. These rates must be used for all future project estimates but may be updated annually if the contract is renewed. If a firm has additional staffing categories that would be used to do or support the surveys, list those and their rates below.

Project Manager:

Lead Field Technician:

Field technicians:

GIS:

Statistician:

Admin:

Others if applicable

Initial Task Order: See attached special status species (LEPA) survey SOW attached.

Map 1. Camp Orchard Vicinity Map.

IDAHO ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT – Conservation Branch

STATEMENT OF WORK

LEPA Inventory/Survey for OCTC and Simco

Ada/Elmore County, Idaho

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1.0 GENERAL

1.1. SCOPE – This statement of work (SOW) designates the required tasks needed to conduct Lepidium papilliferum (LEPA) surveys (Stage 2 and 3) on approximately 20,000 acres of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) property, and to develop the associated specialist reports to me BLM survey requirements. A map of the site identifying the survey areas is attached. This project will be awarded pending available funding.

1.2. LOCATION

1.2.1. LOCATION – Sites adjacent to the Orchard Combat Training Center (OCTC) and Simco Training Area, which is located approximately 13 miles south of Boise, Idaho. See attached map and spreadsheet identifying the area/acreage requiring surveys.

1.3. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

1.3.1. Work shall begin within 1 day after award of the contract. Delays may be encountered due inclement weather or seasonal limitations on species (flower periods for plants). Work schedules and site access must be coordinated in advance with the Idaho Army National Guard (IDARNG) Conservation Branch Manager (CBM), who can be contacted at (208) 272-4180.

1.3.2. The draft report and site forms shall be submitted no later than 30 days after fieldwork is complete.

The final report, datafiles, forms, and photographs shall be submitted no later than 60 days after the IDARNG CBM provides the awardee with written comments on the draft report.

1.3.3. Period of Performance will begin once the contract is awarded. Fieldwork must be completed in accordance with BLM/FWS standards (see attached), with all survey records and final reports must be submitted to the IDARNG’s CBM no late than September 30, 2026.

2.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS

2.1. Location map of project areas.

2.2. All historic and environmental background information pertaining to the proposed project area.

2.3. Provide all available IDARNG imagery and GIS data that is required by the Contractor to develop the final products.

2.4. Provide timely review of all section summaries, analysis, and draft reports.

3.0 AWARDEE FURNSHED ITEMS

3.1. The awardee shall provide all personnel, supplies, and equipment necessary to conduct the inventory and to prepare the deliverables, including a real-time or differentially corrected resource grade (or better) GPS unit approved by the CBM.

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4.0 SPECIFIC TASKS

4.1. The awardee shall ensure that the requirements listed below are met. Requests for exceptions shall be made to the IDARNG CBM:

4.1.1. Attend one kick-off meeting to go over the proposed project area. Topics will include but not limited to:

meeting Idaho Army National Guard (IDARNG) specialists; develop a timeline to conduct clearances and development final specialist reports; develop a communication plan; discuss and identify survey standards and report format.

4.1.2. Coordinate with IDARNG’s POC prior to accessing any properties for survey purposes.

4.1.3. Have all survey staff attend a safety and ordinance brief coordinate by IDARNG staff. Contract personnel will not enter the Impact Area without an IDARNG escort.

4.1.4. Conduct all site surveys using a Department of Interior and IDARNG approved Survey 123 app.

4.1.5. Provide all background materials to conduct surveys, including but not limited to: special status species data (Idaho Heritage Program Database); and all GIS mapping tools/shape files, etc.

4.1.6. Provide all GIS mapping and analysis files, with associated meta-data, required to develop the reports.

A narrative description of the mapping or modeling process used for the final reports will be included.

4.1.7. Provide bi-monthly (every other month) billing and progress reports, due on the 15th of the month, until the project is completed.

5.0 DELIVERABLES

5.1. Within 60 days after completion of fieldwork, and before 30 September 2026, the awardee shall provide the

IDARNG’s CBM with the following:

5.1.1. One paper copy and one electronic copy of the draft report(s) and site forms (Survey 123 database) for review by the IDARNG CBM. The document shall include but not be limited to:

5.1.1.1. A Cover Page.

5.1.1.2. Sections describing general features (vegetation, uses, current and historic impacts/disturbance…), survey methods, and results obtained during the survey.

5.1.1.3. Site maps, resources maps, photographs, special status species site forms (Survey 123), and summary report.

5.2. The final report shall be submitted no later than 30 days after the awardee has received written comments from the IDARNG CBM. One paper copy of the final report and one electronic (CD/DVD) copy of the report and completed database will be submitted.

5.3. An electronic copy of the report, photographs, map files (.mxd), GIS data, GPS Data, and applicable project data or report materials will be included with the final report. The electronic copy of the report will be in a format compatible with Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat (PDF). GIS data will be submitted to the IDARNG using the UTM (Zone 11) coordinate system, NAD 83/NAVD88 datums (units in meters). GIS data will be in a File Geodatabase format using data dictionaries (provided by the IDARNG in an empty Geodatabase) with metadata included which complies with FGDC and Army Installation Geospatial Data metadata standards (provided in .pdf form).

5.4. Photographic materials (digital media only) shall be submitted in an archival format with associated date and location, along with all corresponding photo logs.

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5.5. The awardee shall provide the IDARNG CBM with a written, bi-monthly progress reports via email by the last day of every-other month stating the awardee's activities during the month and an estimate of activities scheduled for the next month.

6.0 PUBLIC DISCLOSURE

6.1. The awardee shall make no public or private announcements or disclosures relative to information used or generated in the performance of this SOW except as authorized by the IDARNG. All professional papers and/or presentations the awardee desires to make public shall be reviewed and approved by the IDARNG

CBM.

7.0 DISPOSITION OF MATERIALS

7.1. All materials generated under this project are the property of IDARNG. All materials, including field notes, photographs, GPS/GIS data, collected artifacts, etc. shall be turned over to the IDARNG CBM with the submission of the final report.

8.0 IDNG CRM POINT OF CONTACT

8.1. The point of contact for this SOW is Charlie Baun (208) 272-4180. He will manage and monitor the overall contract assignment and will be responsible for performing day-to-day liaison and monitoring of technical performance.

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