SOW Tree Removal Honda Creek.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR

XUMUOS100012b – Honda Creek Eucalyptus Removal

AT

Vandenberg AFB, CA

I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Blue gum eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) has been planted worldwide because, in part, of its rapid growth rate, which is accompanied by rapid water uptake. Dense eucalyptus groves also displace native plant communities and wildlife, significantly altering biological diversity. The project would remove eucalyptus from Canada Honda Creek on south Vandenberg Air Force Base (Figure 1).

Tasking The contractor shall fell eucalyptus trees located along Honda Creek on south Vandenberg AFB (Figure 1). Approximately 6.0 acres of eucalyptus of various size classes occur in this area from two adjacent groves (Table 1). The western grove, a minimum of 2.5 acres of eucalyptus, is expected to be removed although that may vary depending on funding. Cut trees shall be limbed and stock piled in the staging area in a manner that prevents impacts to the creek. Equipment may be left in the staging area for the duration of the project. Tree stumps shall be cut at knee height and left in place. Treatment of the stumps to prevent re-growth will be accomplished under a separate contract. Smaller diameter trees will be chipped and broadcasted or stock piled. Stock pilled materials shall be removed by the government at no additional cost to the contractor. The contractor shall provide an hourly rate which should reflect all management, tools, supplies, equipment, and labor necessary to remove the trees. The contractor shall also estimate the number of hours to remove each of the two groves identified.

Table 1. Size class of eucalyptus distributed within two groves in Honda Creek.

II. JUSTIFICATION

· Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543).

· Sikes Act. VAFB must comply with Sikes Act PL 108-136, as amended.

· AFI 32-7064, Integrated Natural Resources Management

III. PERSONNEL

VAFB expects the contractor to employ staff in sufficient number, skill, and qualification to accomplish the work as specified and on schedule.

IV. SCOPE OF SERVICES

Special Conditions

· The contractor shall not release any data, results of actions, photographs or other information to any source or requestor without the consent of 30 CES/CEANC. Any questions from individuals, agencies or organizations shall be referred to 30 CES/CEANC.

· All deliverables are the property of VAFB. All materials gathered and/or developed in the performance of these tasks listed shall be returned to and become property of VAFB, and shall not be used and/or distributed by the contractor without specific written permission from VAFB.

· All documents, including photographs and maps, shall be dated. Final electronic deliverables are to be in MS Word unless otherwise specified.

· The contractor shall not give any news releases or conduct media interviews concerning the work performed or results thereof. All information for public release will be released by the installation Public Affairs Office. All requests for information, including those under the Freedom of Information Act, shall be directed to the project manager.

· 30th Space Wing GeoBase Spatial Data Submittal Standards will be provided by 30 CONS.

V. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

All tasks must be completed by ___1 November 2012___ or no more than __5.5___ months. Period of performance is from 15 May 2012 through 1 November 2012.

V. CONTRACT TYPE

Contract Type

VI. POINTS OF CONTACT

Samantha Kaisersatt

30 CES/CEANC

1028 Iceland Ave.

Vandenberg AFB, CA 93437 805-605-0392 samantha.kaisersatt@vandenberg.af.mil