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Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

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0001 23,000,000 Project Mamizu Funds

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NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

All work under this MAC will be initiated by task orders that are competed amongst only the MAC Holders (firms awarded one of the potential contracts) as described in Section G, Task Order Issuance Procedures, and Section H, Contract Purpose and Constraints. All task orders will be firm fixed price and work requirements may include some or all of the Special Tasks described in Section C with performance at various locations in Hawaii, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), and other locations within the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Area of Responsibility (AOR) worldwide as needed. The aggregate not-to-exceed amount is $49,000,000 and applies to the sum of all task orders awarded to all MAC Holders during the 12-month Base Period, four (4) 12-month Option Periods and one (1) 6-month Option to Extend Services Period.

FOB: Destination

UNRESTRICTED DIVISION

All Natural Resource Management Services in support of projects funded by the Government of Japan (GOJ) under the Defense Policy Review Initiative (DPRI)/Guam Realignment.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: F099

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0002 26,000,000 Project U.S. Funds

FFP

NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

All work under this MAC will be initiated by task orders that are competed amongst only the MAC Holders (firms awarded one of the potential contracts) as described in Section G, Task Order Issuance Procedures, and Section H, Contract Purpose and Constraints. All task orders will be firm fixed price and work requirements may include some or all of the Special Tasks described in Section C with performance at various locations in Hawaii, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), and other locations within the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Area of Responsibility (AOR) worldwide as needed. The aggregate not-to-exceed amount is $49,000,000 and applies to the sum of all task orders awarded to all MAC Holders during the 12-month Base Period, four (4) 12-month Option Periods and one (1) 6-month Option to Extend Services Period.

FOB: Destination

SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (SBSA) DIVISION

All Natural Resource Management Services in support of projects funded by United States appropriations (in support of either DPRI or non-DPRI requirements).

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CONTRACT MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND CONTRACT VALUE

The minimum quantity and contract value for all orders issued against this contract shall not be less than the minimum quantity and contract value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and contract value for all orders issued against this contract shall not exceed the maximum quantity and contract value stated in the following table.

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$5,000.00 $49,000,000.00

DELIVERY/TASK ORDER MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND ORDER VALUE

The minimum quantity and order value for each Delivery/Task Order issued shall not be less than the minimum quantity and order value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and order value for each Delivery/Task Order issued shall not exceed the maximum quantity and order value stated in the following table.

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QUANTITY

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$3,000.00 $15,000,000.00

CLIN DELIVERY/TASK ORDER MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND CLIN ORDER VALUE

The minimum quantity and order value for the given Delivery/Task Order issued for this CLIN shall not be less than the minimum quantity and order value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and order value for the given Delivery/Task Order issued for this CLIN shall not exceed the maximum quantity and order value stated in the following table.

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Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

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Section C – Description/Specifications

Contents

1.0 GENERAL 4

1.1 General Requirements 4

1.2 Laws, Regulations, and Reference Documents 4

1.3 Regular Working Hours 4

2.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED DATA 4

3.0 SPECIFIC TASKS 4

3.1 Coordination Meetings and Record Keeping 5

3.2 Fauna Surveys 6

3.2.1 Avian 6

3.2.2 Bat 6

3.2.3 Invertebrates 6

3.2.4 Herpetological 7

3.2.5 Biomonitoring 7

3.2.6 Survey Methods 8

3.3 Flora Surveys 8

3.3.1 Botanical Surveys 9

3.3.2 Vegetation Mapping 9

3.3.3 Plant Collection and Translocation 9

3.3.4 Biomonitoring 10

3.4 Wetlands 10

3.4.1 Wetland Delineation Surveys 10

3.4.2 Wetland restoration planning 10

3.4.3 Wetland restoration implementation 11

3.5 Habitat Restoration 12

3.5.1 Vegetation restoration 12

3.5.2 Plant structure stabilization 12

3.5.3 Ecological Reserve Areas (ERA) 12

3.6 Biosecurity 13

3.6.1 Invasive Species Management 13

3.7 Integrated Natural Resources Management Plans (INRMPs) 14

3.8 NEPA, Environmental Planning and Supporting Studies 14

3.9 Educational Outreach 15

3.10 Fire Management Plans 15

3.11 Aerial Mapping and GIS Mapping 15

3.12 Diving and Marine Resource Surveys 15

3.13 Miscellaneous Natural Resource Services 16

4.0 PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES 16

4.1 Geographical Information Systems (GIS) 16

4.2 Legible and Accessible Data 16

4.3 Objective and Dispassionate Reporting 17

4.4 Minimum Personnel Requirements 17

4.5 Statistical methods and programs 17

4.6 Electronic Graphics 17

5.0 HEALTH AND SAFETY 17

5.1 Description 17

5.2 Regulations 17

5.3 Explosive Safety 18

5.4 Implementation 18

5.4.1 Corporate Health and Safety Plan 18

5.4.2 Site Health and Safety Plan 18

5.4.3 SHSP Acceptance 18

5.5 Reporting of Accidents. 18

5.5.1 Contractor Significant Incident Report 18

5.6 Health and Safety Manager 18

5.7 Protective Equipment for Government Visitors 19

5.8 Fieldwork at Potential or Known Hazardous Waste Sites 19

6.0 STIPULATIONS 19

7.0 CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS 21

7.1 Survey Plan or Work Plan 21

7.2 Progress Report 22

7.3 Draft Survey Report 22

7.4 Final Survey Report 22

7.5 Report Format 22

8.0 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL 22

SECTION C: WORK STATEMENT

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 General Requirements

The Contractor shall provide natural resources management services throughout the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Pacific area of responsibility (AOR), and other areas in the NAVFAC AOR worldwide as needed. The majority of the work is expected to occur in Hawaii, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). The Contractor shall provide all labor, transportation, tools, equipment, materials, supplies, supervision, coordination, and management necessary to provide safe and effective natural resources management services within the NAVFAC Pacific AOR.

1.2 Laws, Regulations, and Reference Documents

The Contractor shall execute each Contract Task Order’s (CTO) request in compliance with all references in Attachment J-1 and other laws, rules and regulations as applicable to each project. The contractor’s personnel performing all contract services shall meet the minimum education and experience qualifications described in Attachment J-2 and as specified in each CTO.

1.3 Regular Working Hours

The Government's regular working hours vary by activity and are normally between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Mondays through Fridays except Federal holidays and other days specifically designated by the Contracting Officer. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management website (https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/) provides a list of federal holidays.

2.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED DATA

Pertinent data in possession of or readily available to the Government, but not to the Contractor, that is needed and requested by the Contractor to perform the work, will be made available to the Contractor, subject to security restrictions if applicable. The Contractor shall ensure a competent and knowledgeable staff is assigned to interpret and utilize the information furnished. Government furnished data shall be returned to the Government no later than the completion of the task order or contract.

3.0 SPECIFIC TASKS

Natural resources management services required under this contract are tasks commonly associated with the monitoring, management, and protection of biological resources. Many of the tasks result from the issuance of permitting requirements or impact analysis within Endangered Species Act (ESA) Biological Opinions, National

Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents, or an installation’s Integrated Natural Resource Management Plan (INRMP). The INRMP is a planning tool and explains the military installation’s base-wide conservation program.

The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining any necessary Federal, State or Territorial government permits and work plan approvals to conduct the services required in the CTO. Permits may include, but are not limited to, 10(a)(1)(A) permit(s) for threatened and endangered species. All pesticide used/applied must be on the Government installation’s Authorized Use List (AUL) and reported in the NAVFAC Online Pesticide Reporting System (NOPRS). Applicators must have a DoD certification and/or local approval, as specified in the CTO and approved by the task order COR (TOCOR). Copies of permit(s) shall be submitted to the task order contracting officer representative (TOCOR) prior to initiating threatened/endangered species inventory/surveys or, as practicable, copies of permit(s) shall be provided with the submittal of the draft work plan.

Data such as, but not limited to, location of threatened and endangered species, point count stations, photo points, survey transect or trails (to ensure future repeatability and monitoring) and other significant natural resources as required by the CTO should be recorded in a Geographical Information Systems (GIS). The CTO requirements may include the development of a GIS, or integration into an existing GIS, and must use the current version of ESRI ArcGIS used by the Government (currently Version 10.3) or as otherwise specified, relevant observances should also be documented, including existing ecological communities, significant pest species infestations, damages from predators and human induced disturbance (graffiti, trash, or injuries). The Contractor will adhere to report writing formats and GIS stipulations provided in the CTO and enter data into an Enterprise Geodatabase (formerly referred to as a ArcSDE), compatible with the geospatial data standards set forth by the Activity (installation). The Government may request GIS data as needed throughout the CTO.

3.1 Coordination Meetings and Record Keeping

The Contractor shall conduct coordination meetings and prepare minutes as required by the CTO. Coordination meetings may include, but are not limited to, project kickoff meetings, team meetings, site visits and project report meetings. The contractor will contact the TOCOR to coordinate and arrange meeting dates, venue, and agenda.

Coordination meetings are intended to be working-level meetings with the purpose of tracking progress, exchanging information and identifying data needs, discussing requirements contained in the CTO, and obtaining copies of existing environmental planning documents, past surveys, and other documents to be referenced. Contractor may also request the TOCOR authorize meetings to problem solve or fix coordination issues. Minutes shall include, but are not limited to, attendees, relevant discussion topics, decisions, and action items.

This work requires the research and identification of species for all appropriate collection, reports, notes of field sightings, scientific literature, and other secondary sources of records for plant and animal species protected under Federal/State/Territorial law in the study area. Using established protocols approved by the TOCOR or established in the Contractor’s proposal, the Contractor will record all candidate species, threatened or endangered species, or species of concern noting species name (common and scientific), and listing status, or other information as required by the CTO. The Contractor shall develop a standardized field data form to record data as required by the CTO or coordinated with the TOCOR prior to fieldwork.

3.2 Fauna Surveys

3.2.1 Avian

The Contractor shall conduct avian (bird) inventory/surveys. Avian inventory/surveys may include but are not limited to line transects, point counts, focused surveys, walking (meandering) surveys and presence/absence surveys.

Play-back surveys using avian recordings and sound equipment such as game callers may be required along with any survey. Contractors should have general knowledge of birds in the geographic areas where surveys may take place, and ability to identify birds visually or audibly. Location, number and length of transects, number, location and spacing of point count stations, play-back protocols and area covered by the meandering surveys and all other methods shall be determined in coordination with the TOCOR prior to field work or as specified by the CTO.

Habitat types where avian surveys may be conducted may include but are not limited to native or non-native forests, grasslands, shrublands, savannas, wetlands, and coastal areas. Surveys may focus on any or all species present including but not limited to passerines, raptors, waterbirds and seabirds. The Contractor shall propose survey methodology and data collection and analysis techniques to the TOCOR prior to field work or as specified by the CTO. Depending on the CTO requirements, avian survey reports may include, but are not limited to, species of birds detected, numbers of birds detected, detection locations, species range, roosting locations, relative abundance, density and population estimates.

3.2.2 Bat

The Contractor shall, depending on the requirements of the CTO, determine the presence/ absence of bats, estimate, distribution, abundance, and/or density in order to make inferences regarding populations within the study area. Bat detection data may need to be analyzed for seasonal movements including elevation patterns. Acceptable methods include but are not limited to visual and acoustic detections. For smaller bats that predominantly use echolocation to navigate, ultrasonic sound recording devices (example Anabat or SM2) may be used to detect bats. Locations of the bat detectors should be coordinated with the TOCOR and based on requirements of the CTO. Bat detection stations may be mapped on a topographic or aerial image of the landscape as permitted by the GIS requirement and set out in the CTO. The Contractor shall develop a standardized field data form to record data as required by the CTO or coordinated with the TOCOR prior to fieldwork. Depending on the requirements of the CTO, physical collection of bats may be required to collect data on sex, DNA, and life stage. Contractor is responsible for obtaining any and all Federal, State or Territorial permits required for the capturing, handling, recording and/or banding of bats including applicable permits related to collection or disturbance of any protected species.

3.2.3 Invertebrates

Insects Insect and other arthropod surveys may include, but are not limited to, a census of the total number of individuals and species within an area, or an index of the number of individuals and species in a representative subset of the census area, such that population trends can be identified through future subsequent population monitoring.

Methods used to trap insects and other arthropods may include, but are not limited to: barrier traps, bait traps, pitfall traps, pan traps, Lindgren or Berlese funnel traps, black light traps, sifters, separators, and extractors. The Contractor may be required to identify all insect and other arthropod specimens collected or only certain species of interest within the collection, as well as frequency, abundance and relative abundance of particular species, or other quantitative assessments as described in the CTO. The Contractor may be asked to collect, store and maintain insect samples as specified in the CTO. All methods and results from insect surveys shall be reported through submittals, as specified in the CTO. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining all applicable Federal, State or Territorial permits for collecting insects and other arthropods, transporting collected specimens, and/or for collecting or disturbing any protected species.

Snails The purpose of snail surveys may include, but is not limited to, presence/absence surveys, estimating population numbers, distribution, density, and abundance, as well as collecting sample species or tissues, identifying protected species and any patterns associated with their distribution, i.e. preferences for particular habitat types or host plants. These surveys may also be focused on investigating protected species. Targeted species would include, but are not limited to, tree snails and ground snails. Survey techniques may include but are not limited to visual surveys. Specific survey methods may be described in the CTO. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining all applicable Federal, State or Territorial permits for snail surveys and/or for the collection or disturbance of any protected species.

3.2.4 Herpetological

The purpose of herpetological surveys may include but is not limited to surveys of amphibians and reptiles in a chosen study area for the purposes of determine species presence/absence, presence of any protected species, species diversity and composition, species abundance, relative abundance, population estimates, distribution of populations across the landscape and associations between populations of species and particular habitat features or types. This task may involve both day and night surveys in terrestrial and/or aquatic areas. In addition to surveys, collecting of individuals or blood or tissue samples may be required. Survey techniques may include but are not limited to visual surveys, pitfall traps, glue boards, or other traps or methods as described in the CTO. Targeted species would include, but not limited to, lizards, snakes, turtles, geckos, frogs, toads, and salamanders. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining all applicable Federal, State or Territorial permits for herpetological surveys and/or for the collection or disturbance of any protected species.

3.2.5 Biomonitoring

This task may include but is not limited to biological monitoring to identify, flag, and record species identified in the CTO. GIS track logs may be required to document survey areas.

3.2.6 Survey Methods

Telemetry This task involves tracking animals using transmitters and receiving devices to determine their location and track their movement patterns over time. Transmitter devices shall be physically attached to an animal or secured by a collar using the most appropriate methodology based on the best available science at the time. Guidance related to device attachment methods, size and weight of the device relative to animal size and weight should be researched carefully using the best available science. Specifics regarding these techniques will either be outlined in the CTO, or will be presented by the Contractor in their proposal. The Contractor may record the animal’s movement by field radio receiver or remotely by satellite tracking depending on the task and amount of information required by the CTO. The Contractor will process telemetry data including, but not limited to, locations of animal, location of groups of animals, breeding or nesting sites, distribution of animals and associations with particular habitat types or features. Data collected including all raw data related to animal locations shall be presented in report(s) and GIS as required by the CTO.

Live Capture Trapping This task involves capturing live animals to tag, measure, exterminate, or conduct other natural resources management activities. The Contractor will select traps based on the targeted wildlife, and purpose of capture, in coordination with the TOCOR or as specified in the CTO. Humane standards to capture live animals shall be used in order to minimize the amount of stress for the animal. Live traps should be checked within 24 hours of opening at a minimum, or sooner as required by the specific CTO. Traps that are not needed should be closed or disabled. The number of traps needed and number of trapping days will either be presented by the specific CTO or presented by the Contractor in their proposal.

Mist Netting This task requires the use of delicate nylon or monofilament webbing stretched between a frame, structure, or held up by cords. Nets are set in promising flight paths, near fruiting plants, around nests, or anywhere birds/bats are likely to fly by. The level of effort will be determined by the individual task order. Mist netting shall include, at a minimum: Trapping of targeted species or list of species caught; Documentation of the trapping location including vegetation type, description of the area, and mapped location on topographic map; Data table of measurements including but not limited to body size, body weight, and sex for each sample captured and band identifier assigned to the species. Contractor is responsible for obtaining any and all permits required for the capturing, handling and banding of birds or bats and/or for the collection or disturbance of any protected species.

3.3 Flora Surveys

3.3.1 Botanical Surveys

The purpose of botanical surveys may include but is not limited to identification and documentation of specific plants and plant communities within a given study area, determining presence/absence, distribution, density, and abundance of specified species, determining population boundaries, concentrations within those boundaries, approximate number of individuals, reproductive information, habitat factors, and associated species. Rare or protected plants may exist within a study area and would need to be located for future monitoring and management including counting or estimating the number of individuals, or other data. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining all applicable Federal, State or Territorial permits related to botanical surveys, including the collection or disturbance of any protected species.

3.3.2 Vegetation Mapping

This task may include but is not limited to landscape surveys to identify common vegetation types and assigning them into different classes, as defined by the CTO. This would be done through field surveys, analysis through remote sensing, or a combination of both. These classifications should be mapped, according to the GIS specifications in the CTO, over a geographic area to demonstrate the vegetation cover type (an assemblage of species making up a cover type). Information illustrated on maps should display vegetation and land cover within the study area. Mapping shall include aerial imagery or other measurements approved by the TOCOR and that meets the GIS requirements in the CTO. The area covered by vegetation classes may need to be calculated for measurements and land coverage area. Identification of plant species may be specified in the CTO. If a species is not identifiable, the Contractor shall document the unknown species by collecting voucher specimens or photographs.

The Contractor should make reasonable efforts to identify all plants to species. Vegetation communities shall be mapped using the most current aerial imagery available to the meet Activity/installation requirement, as specified in the CTO and approved by the TOCOR.

3.3.3 Plant Collection and Translocation

Plant collection and translocation may include but is not limited to collection of seeds for federally listed and non-listed native plants and the translocation of federally listed plants and plant parts. Collection and cataloging of species and documentation including, but not limited to, date and time the specimens were collected, in addition to identifying common name, scientific name and family for each individual may also be required. The collection and translocation of rare or protected plants or material may need to be performed in some cases. Collection could include tissue, seeds, cuttings, or whole plants. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining all applicable Federal, State or Territorial permits related to the collection and translocation of any plant material (e.g., whole plants, plant parts, or seeds) including the collection or disturbance of any non-target protected species in the process.

3.3.4 Biomonitoring

This task may include but is not limited to biological monitoring to identify, flag, and record species identified in the CTO. GIS track logs may be required to document survey areas.

3.4 Wetlands

3.4.1 Wetland Delineation Surveys

The purpose of these surveys is to conduct field surveys/inventory of specified project areas as defined under the CTO in order to determine the presence of wetlands. Work associated with these surveys may include but is not limited to examination of relevant topographic maps, orthorectified aerial photographs, aerial imagery, vegetation maps, maps of previously delineated wetlands and non-wetland waters of the U.S., state soil surveys, National Wetland Inventory Maps and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) regulatory guidance letters to focus and plan the delineation effort under the CTO.

Wetland Delineation Parameters The Contractor shall evaluate all three parameters (soils, vegetation and hydrology) in the field according to USACE regulations. The determination of hydric/non-hydric soils and vegetation samples shall be performed at the time of year when vegetation is at its peak and when plants can be identified to species (or subspecies or variety, as appropriate).

Wetlands Reporting Requirements The Contractor shall prepare figures which includes a photograph of each jurisdictional wetland (depicting the three parameters), isolated, ephemeral wetland, each jurisdictional non-wetland water of the U.S. or any other area with wetland features. Each photograph shall be accompanied by data as required by the CTO. The Contractor shall prepare a GIS map depicting all wetlands and waters of the U.S. All other submittal information including, but not limited to, schedule of deliverables, formatting requirements, and number of copies shall be identified within the

CTO.

3.4.2 Wetland restoration planning

The Contractor shall develop wetland restoration strategies into a plan which may be implemented in the future to increase the biotic productivity of the wetland. Plans shall focus on wetland improvement measures that will increase the opportunities for endemic flora and fauna to increase in abundance. Wetland restoration planning shall document historic anthropogenic disturbances in the watershed or wetland that have influenced improper wetland functions, including but not limited to, invasive species which have altered feeding webs, hydrological properties such as dissolved oxygen levels, eliminated proper nesting habitat, reduced cover from predators, or caused other perturbations to the wetland system. Plans shall identify the species, including threatened and endangered species, benefiting from proposed implementation strategies, document the proposed implementation measures and identify any expected positive or negative impacts upon such species.

3.4.3 Wetland restoration implementation

The Contractor shall execute the wetland restoration plan components. Components may include but are not limited to invasive plant removal, sediment removal, installation of artificial islands, out planting of non-invasive species, and herbicide application for control purposes. The Contractor shall identify the treatment methods for target invasive plant/animal species and utilize the pre-determined prescriptions as guides for implementation. All pesticide used must be on the installation’s Authorized Use List (AUL) and reported in the NAVFAC Online Pesticide Reporting System (NOPURS). Applicators must have a DoD certification and/or local approval, as specified in the CTO and approved by the TOCOR. In the event removal of invasive species via mechanical method is the prescription called out in the CTO, the Contractor shall procure equipment and qualified equipment technicians to remove target plants. In the event manual removal is the CTOs preferred method of treatment, the Contractor shall assemble a team of landscape crew to remove key invasive species by pulling, digging, or cutting invasive plants.

Sediment removal Implementation involving the usage of heavy equipment will require additional permitting, that should have already been identified in the restoration plan. If applicable, the Contractor shall utilize the engineering designs from the restoration plan to remove sediments from the wetland, in the amounts and locations depicted within the restoration plan’s engineering specifications and drawings. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining any necessary Federal, State or Territorial government permits and work plan approvals to conduct the services required in the

CTO.

Installation of Artificial Islands In the event the restoration plan dictates the installation of artificial islands, the contractor shall engineer, transport and deploy artificial island or islands, to the identified location within the wetland. Anchoring and buoyancy devices shall be integrated into the artificial island such that movement does not occur.

Outplant Native Species The landscape design possessed within the Restoration Plan shall be followed by outplanting activities. Each native plant destined for outplanting into the wetland or wetland margin shall be properly shocked, or put through a “hardening off” process to ensure the plants can sustain life outside a nursery environment. Using the landscape design, the contractor shall remove plants from containers, insert into the ground, cover with soil amendments, and water. Additional care to the plants may be required under the specified CTO.

Streams, Lakes and Pond Assessment This task involves the assessment of flowing bodies of water such as streams and rivers, and large standing bodies of water. The assessment would include a catalog of plants and animals discovered within the system. Additionally, bathymetric data for the system shall be obtained during field survey and depicted on report maps. Surveys may include, but are not limited to, electro shocking in conjunction with voluntary creel data to describe the number and relative abundance of fish species in the environment, vertical tow nets and traps to identify the planktonic composition of the system, and water quality testing. Organisms captured during surveys shall be identified by species. The presence, prevalence, and distribution of species discovered shall be reported. Other data points must be reported as specified by the CTO.

3.5 Habitat Restoration

3.5.1 Vegetation restoration

This task involves propagation of plants, followed by outplanting and monitoring. In the event seeds or potted plants are not possessed by a nursery, native plant seeds will be collected in the field as required by the CTO. Germination and storage requirements shall be devised by the Contractor based on literature or nursery trials, and approved by the TOCOR. Contractor shall germinate and rear young plants till suitable for planting. Upon completion of outplanting, the Contractor shall conduct plant husbandry tasks (watering, weeding, soil amendments). Other tasks may be further defined in the CTO that pertains to this work. This task could also involves salvaging damaged or infested plants to return them to a healthier state. The contractor shall assess what is causing harm to the plant, remove damages to the plant, and nurse the plant to grow on its own.

3.5.2 Plant structure stabilization

The purpose of this work is to provide a support structure for trees or plants that are falling over or are easily toppled by severe weather events. A qualified biologist as defined in the CTO shall examine the current condition of the plant, propose the best support system, and install the structure. The stabilization structures used could be, but are not limited to support poles, guide wires, ground anchors, or support frames.

3.5.3 Ecological Reserve Areas (ERA)

An ERA is defined as an area dedicated primarily or exclusively for preserving example ecosystems and genetic diversity, while providing opportunities for scientific research and education. The Contractor may be asked to develop a nomination proposal to establish Ecological Reserve Areas (ERAs) within DoD property to enhance natural resources for biological integrity and multiple uses. Characteristics of an ERA that the Contractor might need to consider include but are not limited to botanical, ecological, geological, and scientific features or processes.

3.6 Biosecurity

Biosecurity refers to measures aimed at preventing the introduction and/or spread of harmful organisms. This task refers to all aspects of biosecurity related to military construction, training and other proposed DoD actions. The Contractor may be required to evaluate military construction and training missions for invasive species incursion risk probabilities, in addition to identifying mitigation actions, which can be taken to reduce such incursion risk. The Contractor shall utilize risk analysis tools including, but not limited to, the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) planning process to depict incursion risks and mitigation actions associated with a military action.

HACCP plans shall utilize the level of detail as depicted by the attached (Attachment J-6). Other risk analysis and invasive species management guidance the Contractor shall prepare may include: rapid response plans, pathway identification, cost benefit analysis of different incursion mitigation, and analyzing the efficacy of existing HACCP plans, biosecurity measures and programs. The Contractor shall also place a focus on educational outreach about Biosecurity for the general public, Contractors, active duty DoD members, civilians, and other workforce interacting with the DoD.

3.6.1 Invasive Species Management

This task refers to a variety of management activities related to the control or eradication of invasive species. Tasks may include but are not limited to identifying treatment methods for target invasive plant/animal species occurring on DoD installations. The Contractor shall utilize literature and lessons learned from the applied biologist in the region as it applies to identifying the most effective control or eradication tool for the target. All compound and delivery techniques shall abide by current EPA labels. Target species would include but are not limited to: ungulates, weeds, grasses, fish, amphibians, reptiles, or insects. All pesticide used must be on the installation’s Authorized Use List (AUL) and reported in the NAVFAC Online Pesticide Reporting System (NOPRS). Applicators must have a DoD certification and/or local approval, as specified in the CTO and approved by the TOCOR. In the event the removal of invasive species via mechanical method is the preferred prescription, the contractor shall provide the required equipment and qualified equipment operators/technicians to meet the requirements as specific in the CTO.

Plants Removal methods may include, but are not limited to: backpack sprayers, girdle and swab, tree injections, spot spraying, granular applications, spray rigs, and manual removal with hand tools, chainsaws and weed whackers.

Mammals Removal methods may include but are not limited to: live traps (e.g. Sherman, Tomahawk, box traps, padded leg holds), kill traps (e.g. Victor, Good Nature Traps, and Conibears), contraception, and active removal (shooting).

Insects Removal methods may include but are not limited to: traps, fumigation, backpack sprayers, spot spraying, granular applications, spray rigs, and drenching.

Fencing This work involves the construction of wildlife barriers to exclude animals from protected or sensitive natural resource areas. The Contractor may be required to construct fencing to exclude one or multiple species including but not limited to ungulates, cats, rats and brown tree snakes. The Contractor shall survey the proposed fence unit to determine the best placement for the fence across the landscape. The fence shall take advantage of natural barriers that keep unwanted species out. The contractor will obtain all necessary site permits (i.e. NPDES), and prepare the site for construction of the fence removing vegetation or earth in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Territorial regulations. The contractor will also develop and analyze the best strategy to integrate storm water gates and culverts into the fencing system. The gates or culvers will allow major streams or drainage ways to cross the fence but still exclude animals. The task may also include monitoring and maintenance of the fence. This would include but is not limited to fence gaps, material failure, vegetation overgrowth, and washouts.

3.7 Integrated Natural Resources Management Plans (INRMPs)

This task may include but is not limited to the development and preparation of an installation’s new INRMP, or an update or revision to an existing INRMP. The INRMP is used to support the environmental reviews of the installation’s military projects and their compliance with all applicable Federal, State and Local statutes and regulations DoD policies, instructions and guidance. The INRMP will include identification of significant natural resources, recent studies on the resources, and an inventory of these resources, as well as the installation’s proposed projects over a 5-year period. The INRMP shall follow all Navy and DoD guidance and any other applicable service specific INRMP policies related to preparation of INRMPs. Natural resources data shall be incorporated into a geographical information system in accordance with requirements in the CTO.

3.8 NEPA, Environmental Planning and Supporting Studies

This task refers to the preparation of NEPA and other Environmental Planning studies and documents. Contractor tasks may include but are not limited to preparation, updating and review of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents in support of natural resources management projects or actions. NEPA documents prepared may include Record of Categorical Exclusions (RCEs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), or Environmental Impact Statements (EISs). The primary tasks anticipated under this contract are the preparation, update, and review of RCE or EA. Secondary tasks may include, but are not limited to, development or review of Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 7 Biological Assessment (BA) or Biological Evaluation (BE) (see Attachment J-7), Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) assessments and permit applications, and Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) filings and preparing or updating flora/fauna inventories, soils conservation studies, and environmental outreach materials.

Additionally, the contractor may be required to perform ancillary work involving word processing, graphics, reproductions, manuscript editing, and other services related to NEPA documents as directed in the CTO.

3.9 Educational Outreach

Educational outreach tasks encompass a variety of outreach activities and resources designed to bring awareness to natural resources management stewardship and invasive species issues. Target audience may include, but is not limited to, the general public, contractors, active duty DoD members and their families, civilians, and other workforce interacting with the DoD. The Contractor may be required to prepare outreach material in the form of websites, information kiosks, trail signs, warning signs, information signs, brochures, guides, slides, posters, flyers and computer presentations.

3.10 Fire Management Plans

This task involves development of an integrated wildland fire management plan (IWFMP). In general, the purpose of this type of management plan is to protect the public’s health and safety, communities on and off the installation, range, or training area, infrastructure, natural and cultural resources, and maintain ecological health. The IWFMP may include but is not limited to outlining recommended installation specific fire management strategies, practices and protocols to protect valued resources that are at-risk and provide the necessary tools to meet overall natural resource management goals and objectives. The IWFMP should be guided by the installation INRMP and resource management strategies, or as specified in the CTO.

3.11 Aerial Mapping and GIS Mapping

The contractor shall provide all equipment and service required to conduct aerial photographic surveys and mapping services to document significant natural resources including but not limited to jurisdictional wetland boundaries, endangered species locations or critical habitat, coastal areas of concern, vegetation community areas, and wildlife management sites. Support services for photogrammetrically-derived mapping include: digital ortho-photography, survey crews for locating property boundaries, buildings and other infrastructure; RTK GPS / conventional survey crews to locate flagged positions of jurisdiction wetland boundaries, endangered species locations and other significant natural resource requiring survey-level accuracy of location for photogrammetric capture. The Contractor may also be required to develop Spatial Data Standard (SDS) compliant GIS vector data files of digitized planametric features captured from ortho photos, and convert AutoCADD files to SDS compliant datasets using ESRI compatible products (ArcGIS). See Attachment J-4 for additional GIS specifications. If drones are used for aerial photography of DoD installations, the contractor will be required to meet specific security restrictions and registration requirements prior to operating the drone in restricted areas.

3.12 Diving and Marine Resource Surveys

Contractor shall perform surveys for marine organisms, to include benthic organisms on natural and man-made surfaces and threatened and endangered species or species of concern. Organisms to be surveyed may include but are not limited to coral, seagrass, sponges, biofouling communities, oysters, sea turtles, and other important organisms relative to the Magnuson Steven Act (essential fish habitat - EFH) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA). These surveys would support EFH and Sikes Act requirements. Survey areas may include the Outer Defensive Sea Area, any harbor or near shore areas including some locations where no benthic data exists or for which updated survey data is required to support the planning process for Navy or DoD actions. The Contractor shall propose survey methodology and data collection and analysis techniques to the TOCOR prior to field work or as specified by the CTO.

3.13 Miscellaneous Natural Resource Services

The Contractor may be requested to provide miscellaneous natural resources planning, evaluation, management and related services that may be required of the DoD as a condition of complying with federal natural resources regulations and Navy or other DoD natural resources policies. These services may include but are not limited to preparation of condition assessments, evaluations, engineering evaluations, maintenance plans, management plans for conservation areas, natural disaster preparedness planning database development, erosion surveys, baseline assessment surveys, sinkhole surveys, training programs and workshops and compliance assistance. Biological monitoring to ensure compliance with environmental laws, Terms and Conditions of Biological Opinions and avoidance, minimization and mitigation measures included in relevant NEPA documents, Biological Assessments and Storm Water Prevention Plans. Miscellaneous natural resource services tasks encompass a variety of support services designed to augment natural resource studies and assessments that support the management and stewardship of natural resources.

4.0 PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES

All aspects of work under the contract shall conform to prevailing professional standards and procedures, which include, but are not limited to the following:

4.1 Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

The CTO requirements may include the development of a GIS, or integration into an existing GIS, and must use the current version of ESRI ArcGIS used by the Government (currently Version 10.5.1) or as otherwise specified. The Contractor will adhere to report writing and GIS stipulations provided in the CTO into an Enterprise Geodatabase (formerly referred to as a ArcSDE), compatible with the geospatial data standards set forth by the Activity (installation). The resulting product shall be in a format that allows the layering and linking of all geographically associated data into a CD ROM format and includes all databases (GPS, site numbers, descriptions, analyses, etc.), maps, plan views, profiles, photographs, reference materials, text, geographically referenced aerial photographs, topographic maps, metadata, shape files, polygons, and other documentation, such as user's and technical manuals, data dictionaries, etc., as needed to fully understand the content of the GIS. Digital geographic maps and the related data sets shall be delivered in the format describe in Attachment J-4.

4.2 Legible and Accessible Data

All data collected shall be recorded in a legible and accessible manner and stored in a relational data base program.

4.3 Objective and Dispassionate Reporting

Each Task Order under the contract shall be executed and its results reported in an objective and dispassionate manner clearly delineating fact and opinions. Interpretations of, and inferences from data along with assumptions, premises, and reasoning used shall be clearly and explicitly stated. Technical terms shall be used in a way that is consistent with current usage in the professional literature or shall be explicitly defined when introduced in the report.

4.4 Minimum Personnel Requirements

Personnel employed under the contract shall meet the requirements presented in Attachment J-2, Minimum Personnel Requirements.

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