Attachment_D_-_HERA_Partulid_Snail_Predation_PWS_16Jul2013.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICAL SERVICES FOR Contract No. 00XX NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND MARIANAS 16 July 2013

TITLE: PROTECTION OF ECOLOGICAL RESERVE AREAS: HAPUTO PARTULID SNAIL

PREDATION STUDY

Ref: Haputo Ecological Reserve Area General Management Plan (HERAGMP)

1.0 INTENT

The intent of this contract is to research the history of the introductions of these Introduced Snail Predators (ISPs), assess their abundance in the Haputo Ecological Reserve Area (HERA), assess their impacts on native snails there and review control measures for these ISP’s. In addition the project will locate, map and calculate partulid populations in the HERA.

2.0 LOCATION

The project area is located on military-owned land on the northwestern coast of Guam, near the Naval Communications Station (NCTAMS) in Finegayan. HERA covers 252 acres of coral reef and limestone forest.

3.0 BACKGROUND

Naval Base Guam is responsible for the conservation of natural resources on Navy’s lands and waters. The HERA was designated an ecological reserve in 1984. The area was declared a

NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND MARIANAS 16 July 2013 preserve to protect it from the negative impacts of human activities and the introduction of invasive species. HERA is also listed in the Guam and National Registers of Historic Places.

4.0 SCOPE OF WORK

The duration of this project commences this calendar year 2013 and ends in January 2015. The contractor is expected to research and study these ISP’s impacts on native snails, review control measures for these ISPs and locate, map and calculate partulid populations in the HERA, as instructed in this Scope of Work. ISPs of concern are three species of predatory snails (Euglandina rosea, Gonaxis quadrilateralis, Gonaxis kibwenziensi) and one species of flatworm (Platydemus manokwari). These were introduced as bio-control agents. While quite effective at controlling the giant African snail (Achatina fulica), these introduced snail predators may be impacting native partulid snail populations in the HERA.

The work shall include the following:

Task 1 – Project Planning: The contractor shall participate in a kick-off meeting prior to the start of work to become acquainted with the various parties involved with the project; to discuss the scope of the proposed work including scheduling, and coordination; and to define channels of communication and points of contact.

A. The Contractor will be responsible for presenting their plan of action and milestones for timely completion of the work (POAM).

B. The Contractor shall ask any questions related to the successful completion of the work.

C. The Contractor shall be responsible for documenting the discussions (meeting minutes).

Meeting minutes shall be provided to the NTR within 5 days of the kick-off meeting.

It is assumed that the kick-off meeting will be held at NAVFAC Marianas. The contractor shall provide project status and schedule updates, and coordinate field work and deliverables throughout the duration of the contract.

During the Kickoff meeting NTR will review DWP with Contractor and offer comments received from the NTR.

Format Requirements for GIS mapping and delineations. The Contractor will develop and provide the Navy with geographic information system (GIS) geodatabase(s) containing relevant features (watershed boundaries, treatment boundaries, roads, soils, vegetation type, streams, slope, aspect, and elevation). The GIS geodatabase(s) will be compatible with ESRI ArcMap version 10 or latter, and will be consistent with Federal Geographic Data Committee standards. These standards are applicable to all mapping requirements listed below.

Task 2 – Evaluation of Introduced Snail Predators and Native Partulid Snails in the HERA Surveying the HERA, Contractor will:

A. Delineate the boundaries of all areas where ISPs and native snails are located within the HERA.

1. Include information pertaining to effectiveness of African snail control by these species on Guam.

B. Conduct surveys, calculate densities, and map locations of ISPs and native partulid snails in the HERA.

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C. Document ISP predation on native partulid snails and calculate/asses impacts to partulid populations in the HERA.

D. Assess/document other predation on partulid snails by either native animals or invasive animals in the HERA.

E. Review and prepare summary of control measures and their effectiveness to control Guam’s ISPs.

F. Create maps showing delineated ISP and native partulid snails locations. Data will include spread sheets with UTM coordinates. Maps will be presented with both topographic and satellite imagery.

Task 3 – Reporting As instructed in this PWS, Contractor will:

A. Submit monthly summaries of all activities to the NTR 7 days after the final day of each month when project activities occur.

B. A Draft of the Final Report will be submitted to NTR by December 1, 2014. Draft Final

Report will include detailed analysis of above contract research requirements.

C. NTR will provide comments on Draft Final report to Contractor by December 14, 2014.

D. Contractor will incorporate comments, fix any errors, provide additional analysis (if necessary) and provide Final Report to NTR by January 1, 2015.

Task 4 – Project Management: The contractor shall provide project oversight and coordination.

Maintain budget coordination, tracking and reporting.

5.0 DELIVERABLES

The Contractor shall submit the following deliverables:

Task Deliverables Copies Submittal Date/Timing

POAM and Draft Work Plan

(DWP)

Electronic-pdf format (email) 2 hard copies

2 days before Kick off meeting

Kickoff meeting minutes Electronic-pdf format (email)

5 days after kickoff meeting

Final Work Plan Electronic-pdf format (email) 2 hard copies

7 days after kickoff meeting

Monthly Summary Reports Electronic-pdf format (email) 2 hard copies

7 days after the final day of each month when project activities occur

Draft Final Report

Electronic-pdf format (email) 2 hard copies

December 1, 2014

Final Report Electronic-pdf format (email) 2 hard copies

January 1, 2015.

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6.0 SUBMITTALS AND CORRESPONDENCES

Format for Deliverables All documents shall be submitted on 8 1/2 by 11-inch paper, 11 by 17-inch foldout maps/figures are acceptable. All reports shall be double sided. All original documentation will be reproducible by black and white xerography with heavy paper or hard covers and the original unbound copy with hard covers that will allow pages to be easily removed. Where possible, all reports shall be printed on recycled paper and limit “blank” pages. Bindings will include a label identifying the report, author(s), and the date of completion.

The Draft Work Plan (DWP) shall include the following:

i. Cover page

ii. Table of Contents

iii. Introduction

iv. Methods to be utilized

v. Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) for successful completion of this contract

vi. Schedule for all meetings

vii. List of personnel involved in the project and their role names of all personnel working on the project, job title, and area of responsibility.

Electronic Deliverables of Records

The data management may include a hand held PDA field device for collecting field data and a web-based electronic media site, including a web GIS. The field PDA will be used to record all field data including: MEC identification, man-hours for completing various tasks, geophysical data, and MD/RRD recovery and processing. The joint use of this system is to facilitate electronic exchange of information, key processes, and overall management of the contract. The electronic version/file of the preliminary/internal draft, draft, and final after comments are addressed shall be submitted in both A) the native format, which Navy prefers be a Microsoft product, and B) Adobe Acrobat PDF (or compatible) format. The PDF version of all final deliverables (other than raw analytical and databases) must be a complete, mirror image of the hardcopy, and include appendices, maps, signature pages, etc. At completion of the project with the Final Report submittals, the contractor will provide an electronic deliverable with a copy of all reports, meeting minutes, point papers, maps and map databases, and briefings. All electronic submittals will be certified “virus free” and include the statement “virus free” on the disk or transmittal message. The contractor shall verify, with the RPM, the appropriate data management requirements and electronic data deliverables.

CD-ROM REQUIREMENTS

PDF files of final documents shall be provided in the following formats:

The entire document shall be provided as one .pdf file. The .pdf file shall have bookmarks for each item identified in the document's table of contents. The bookmark shall use the same description as provided in the table of contents. If the bookmark is lengthy, abbreviate as needed.

Bookmark to the second level (i.e., 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, etc.). Do not bookmark signature page, list of acronyms, individual tables, photos, or figures. Each appendix, regardless of size, shall be provided as an individual pdf file. All maps, figures, and pictures shall be provided at a useable resolution. All color maps, figures, and pictures shall be provided in color PDF format.

All files associated with the document, including the laboratory electronic data deliverable, shall be provided in native file format (e.g. Word, Access, CADD) on the RPM and Administrative

NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND MARIANAS 16 July 2013 Record CD copies. In addition, the RPM and Administrative Record CDs shall include the laboratory analytical data packages (e.g. forms, raw data) in pdf format. CDs intended for distribution to other entities shall not include the native files of the laboratory analytical data packages. Note: a hardcopy of the analytical data packages will no longer be archived to the Federal Records Center

The CD jewel case cover (outside front) and CD label shall use the current approved layout and include:

NAVFAC Marianas logo

Contract Number

Contract Number

Report Title

Site

Location

Date Report finalized

Standard CD jewel cases shall be used. The jewel case spine shall identify the report title, site, and location. In the event multiple reports are requested on one CD, the jewel case cover (inside) shall include a list of all reports with the date and file name. The jewel case spine shall use "Various Reports" as the report title and also identify the site and location.

In addition Contractor will provide 3 copies of all reports and plans on CD’s or DVD’s.

7.0 TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

The Project Manager and Navy Technical Representative (NTR) is Mr. Paul Wenninger, Natural Resources Specialist, Navy base Guam, (671) 339-2065, paul.wenninger@fe.navy.mil

Project Contract Specialist is Arthur DeWitz, Acquisitions, (671) 333-3175, arthur.dewitz@fe.navy.mil.

The Contractor will designate an individual who is directly responsible for, and is the contact in all technical matters pertaining to this contract. Arrangements with technical contacts and conferences concerning work shall be made through the NTR/Project Manager. Direct contact with other departments within NAVFAC Marianas or other commands and/or military activities may be made by the Base Representative only with prior notification and approval by the Project Manager. Keep the NTR/Project Manager informed of progress and problems encountered.

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Performance Requirements Summary Matrix

Performance Objective Performance

Standard

Acceptable Quality Level

(AQL) Monitoring Method Incentive

1. Properly evaluate the ISPs in the HERA and assess their abundance and their impacts on native snails there and review control measures for these ISP’s. In addition Properly locate, map and calculate partulid populations in the HERA, according to requirements as instructed in this PWS.

2. Identify areas for the GIS Geodatabase data collections and delineations.

3. Submit plans, progress, drafts and final reports in a timely manner, as instructed in this PWS.

Complete work task requirements in accordance with the project-specific objectives outlined in Sections 3, 4, and 5 and reference (a) of the PWS.

100% compliance with project-specific objectives and objectives outlined in Sections 3, 4, and 5 and reference (a) of the PWS.

Scheduled and unscheduled surveillance of field work, to ensure consistency with details provided in this Scope of Work.

Review of submittals/deliverables

Contractor Performance Assessment Report

(CPAR).