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PMIS 336929B Remove Hazardous Trees from Trails at KEMO

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

(KEMO)

Kennesaw, GA

STATEMENT OF WORK:

Remove Hazardous Trees from Trails at KEMO

July 22, 2025

PMIS 336929B

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

SOUTHEAST REGION

(EAST) MAJOR ACQUISITION BUYING OFFICE

PMIS 336929B Remove Hazardous Trees from Trails at KEMO

The U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (KEMO), located in Kennesaw, GA, requires the removal of hazardous and potentially hazardous trees and limbs throughout the park.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 561730. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price contract in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

Statement of Services

Project Site:

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park 905 Kennesaw Mountain Drive NW, Kennesaw, GA, 30152.

1.0 Background:

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park preserves a significant Civil War battlefield from the Atlanta Campaign. The park’s Visitor Center provides introductory interpretation about the battle and the park’s resources. Visitors can explore over 18 miles of interpretive walking trails that include historic earthworks, cannon emplacements, and interpretive signage. Three state monuments commemorate those who fought here.

Kennesaw Mountain rises to 1,808 feet above sea level, with an approximate 700-foot incline from the Visitor Center to the summit. The hike to the summit is approximately 1.4 miles via roadway and 1.2 miles via trail.

The park was authorized for protection by the War Department in 1917 and transferred to the

Department of the Interior in 1933 as a unit of the National Park System. Spanning more than

2,992 acres, the site includes areas of some of the heaviest fighting of the Atlanta Campaign.

Congress set aside the park as an important cultural property dedicated to public inspiration and interpretation of the significant historic events that occurred here.

2.0 General Statement of Work

The purpose of this contract is to remove hazardous trees, hazardous limbs, and downed trees at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park.

This project will include removal of 337 +/- hazardous trees with diameters at breast height

(DBH) ranging from 16 inches to 36 inches, as well as the removal of hazardous limbs as directed by the National Park Service (NPS). All trees and limbs to be removed will be clearly marked by the NPS in advance. No unmarked trees or limbs are to be removed.

PMIS 336929B Remove Hazardous Trees from Trails at KEMO

The period of performance is anticipated to be six (6) to twelve (12) months, approximately mid-June to mid-December. Work will be ordered on an as-needed basis, typically once per month.

3.0 Scope of Work

3.1 Tree Removal

Remove all trees marked by the NPS in a safe manner that prevents injury to workers and/or visitors.

Chip and haul debris to an NPS-approved disposal area when directed.

When chipping is not directed, spread debris evenly in designated disposal zones.

Contractor may harvest large trees and limbs; salvaged wood must be removed immediately after processing.

Cut all stumps at no more than 1 inch above ground level.

Performance Standard:

100% of marked trees removed without damage to unmarked trees or park resources.

100% compliance with stump height requirement.

All debris cleared from designated work zones within 48 hours of falling.

3.2 Limb Trimming

Remove hazardous or obstructive limbs as directed by the NPS to maintain safe public use of trails, roads, and parking lots.

Climbing may be required for overhead limb removal.

No remaining limbs lower than 12 feet vertical clearance above trails and 14 feet above roads unless otherwise directed.

All trimming is completed within 5 business days of task order issuance.

3.3 Trail Closures

Temporary closures of up to 1 hour are allowed without prior approval.

Closures exceeding 1 hour require NPS scheduling and approval.

Post appropriate ANSI-compliant warning signage during operations.

100% compliance with approved closure times.

Warning signage visible from at least 50 feet in both directions.

PMIS 336929B Remove Hazardous Trees from Trails at KEMO

4.0 Resource Protection Requirements

Historic Earthworks:

The park’s Civil War-era earthen fortifications are fragile cultural resources. Heavy equipment must not operate on or within 5 feet of any earthworks.

Contractor will meet with the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) and interpretive staff before starting work in each new area to review protective measures.

Zero incidents of earthwork disturbance.

Protective measures verified by COTR before work starts in each designated area.

5.0 Safety and Compliance

Contractor must comply with OSHA regulations, NPS safety policies, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Contractor shall ensure that all operators are certified and equipment is properly maintained.

Zero recordable safety incidents attributable to contractor negligence.

100% of workers wearing required PPE during operations.

6.0 Acceptance and Inspection

All work will be inspected by the COTR for compliance with the SOW before acceptance.

Non-compliant work must be corrected at the contractor’s expense within 5 business days of notification.

Final payment will not be made until all deficiencies are corrected and final acceptance is issued by the COTR.

7.0 Desired Results

Upon completion:

All designated hazardous trees and limbs are removed without damage to unmarked vegetation or park resources.

Work areas are restored with minimal evidence of disturbance.

Public access areas are safe and free of obstruction.

8.0 Certified Arborist:

PMIS 336929B Remove Hazardous Trees from Trails at KEMO

Contractor must be a Certified Arborist ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) or has an Arborist on staff or equivalent.

Contractor must be trained and knowledgeable in all aspects of arboriculture. Contractor must show three or more years of full-time, eligible, practical work experience in arboriculture.

8.1 Certified Arborist Bidding:

Because of the complexity of the project, it HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for bidders to visit the worksite.

Site visit meeting date/time - TBD

9.0 Bid List

Provide price unit price for each service described and size provided.

Type A Tree Removal: Felling Only Services include Felling trees, limbing dropped trees and ensure direct soil contact.

Tree Size Unit Price

10-to-15-inch DBH

16-to-24-inch DBH

25-to-30-inch DBH

31-to-36-inch DBH

37+ inch DBH

Type B Tree Removal: Felling & Debris Spreading Services Include: Felling trees, limbing dropped trees, moving all tree debris into the park 60 feet away from all park boundaries, roads, and trails to keep fire breaks open. Cutting and spreading debris ensure direct soil contact.

Tree Size Unit Price

10-to-15-inch DBH

16-to-24-inch DBH

25-to-30-inch DBH

Type C Tree Removal: Tree Felling, Debris Removal & Traffic Control Services Include: Felling and limbing trees, mechanically chipping limbs and spreading resulting chips evenly at the site. All tree logs removed from site. Stump shall be cut 6 inches or less from the ground. The site will be restored to the general appearance of the surrounding woods or landscape. This is a major vehicle traffic area and contractor shall provide additional traffic flaggers and other traffic control measures and must be in place and functional at all times during the tree removal operations

PMIS 336929B Remove Hazardous Trees from Trails at KEMO

Tree Size Unit Price

10-to-15-inch DBH

16-to-24-inch DBH

25-to-30-inch DBH

Type D Tree Removal: Tree Felling, Climbing, Debris Removal & Traffic Control Services Include: Felling and limbing trees through climbing, mechanically chipping limbs and spreading resulting chips evenly at the site. All tree logs removed from site. Stump shall be cut 6 inches or less from the ground. The site will be restored to the general appearance of the surrounding woods or landscape. This is a major vehicle traffic area and contractor shall provide additional traffic flaggers and other traffic control measures and must be in place and functional at all times during the tree removal operations.

Tree Size Unit Price

10-to-15-inch DBH

16-to-24-inch DBH

25-to-30-inch DBH

10.0: HAULING RESTRICTIONS:

When hauling on National Park Service roads, do not exceed the following load restrictions:

Single Units Gross Vehicle Weight –Lbs.

2 axles 40,000 3 axles 48,000 4 or more axles 52,000 Combination Units Gross Vehicle Weight –Lbs.

3 axles 57,000 4 axles 62,000 5 or more axles 66,000 Where the ground is saturated with water or during periods of freezing and thawing, the Contracting Officer may impose further load restrictions or suspend hauling.

Haul vehicles shall turn around only at intersections and parking areas, not on the park Road.

Operate loaded vehicles hauling material at speeds not exceeding the posted speed limit

PMIS 336929B Remove Hazardous Trees from Trails at KEMO and spaced at 500-foot minimum intervals. On bridges, speeds shall not exceed 25 MPH and not more than one loaded hauling vehicle will be allowed on any bridge at one time.

Hauling of materials, supplies, and equipment over the park road, other than within the limits of the project, will not be permitted without prior approval of the Contracting Officer. Load restrictions on park roads are identical to the state load restrictions with such additional regulations as may be imposed by the Contracting Officer.

11.0: EQUIPMENT:

• Equipment that is leaking any type of fluids shall be repaired immediately or removed from the park.

• Equipment deemed unsafe by the NPS will be repaired immediately or removed from the park.

12.0: Hours of Operation:

Contractor working hours shall take place Monday through Friday, not before 7:00 AM and no after 6:00 PM. The contractor may work other hours only with submission of a written request and subsequent permission of the Contracting Officer.

Work on weekends or on Federal Holidays and at night may be performed only with submission of a written request and subsequent permission from the Contracting Officer.

All work shall be scheduled by the NPS, five (5) workdays or more notice will be given by the NPS.

13.0: PROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF PROPERTY:

The contractor shall be responsible for the preservation from injury or damage, resulting directly or indirectly from the execution of the work, of all public and private property along and adjacent to the park. Contractor shall use every precaution necessary to prevent damage to historic earthworks, pipes, conduits, and other underground structures; also, all overhead structures such as wires, cables, etc.; and poles, trees, shrubbery and crops, within or outside of the project area. Use of heavy machinery on or near earthworks will not be permitted to avoid any damage to the historic earthworks.

Any damage by the contractor or his employee shall be repaired at once at the contractor expense. The contractor will stop work immediately as directed by the COR if there is a suspicion of potentially undocumented cultural and natural resources. In such cases the NPS would require review and documentation of such resources.

14.0: SAFETY:

• The contractor shall comply with the pertinent provisions of the Occupational

Safety and Health Act (OSHA), state, local, safety, laws, and all pertinent provisions of the contract.

• The contractor shall comply with pertinent Environmental Protection Agency laws.

PMIS 336929B Remove Hazardous Trees from Trails at KEMO

• All tools, equipment and other related materials will be removed at the end of each workday and the area will be left neat and clean.

• The contractor shall adhere to standards as applicable to MUTCD (Manual on

Uniform Traffic Control Devices).

• The KEMO Safety Officer has the authority to issue restraint or cease-and-desist orders to the contractor when violations or unsafe acts are present and threaten government and contractor employees or damage to government property.

• The contractor shall immediately report to the Contracting Officer, COR and KEMO safety officer all accidents resulting in employee injury, death, or damage to property while performing this contract.

• The contractor must keep the entrance roads and parking lots open for public use at all times during removal activities.

• Contractor shall provide all traffic flaggers and other traffic control measures and must be in place and functional at all times during the tree removal and trimming in public areas, roads, trails and parking lots. Special care must be taken to prevent impact on the surrounding areas and facilities.

• The contractor will post appropriate warning signs indicating periods of tree removal and trimming work.

• The successful contractor shall use the best management practices for tree removal and trimming, following all NPS, State, County and OSHA regulations pertaining to tree removal and trimming. Employees utilizing chain saw equipment shall wear approved safety equipment to include chaps, hard hats, eyes and hearing protection.

• All equipment shall be in good and safe working conditions. Contractor shall inspect all equipment at the start of the workday.

• Contractor shall start each day with a safety briefing/meeting with all contractors and NPS staff on the work site.

15.0: INSURANCE:

The Contractor shall be insured in accordance with the State of Georgia insurance regulations and pertinent provisions of the Contract. The government is not responsible for damage to Contractor’s equipment, vehicles, tools, or materials or their employees and any personal property brought on site. The government will not accept any liability due to Contractor employee negligence.

• Workers Compensation- The contractor shall furnish proof of worker’s compensation insurance to the Contracting Officer for those employees performing work related to this contract and shall comply with the Workman’s

PMIS 336929B Remove Hazardous Trees from Trails at KEMO

Compensation Laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the State of

Tennessee.

• Liability- Contractor shall maintain a level of insurance that will protect the

Contractor and Government from any claims as a result of bodily injury (including death) and property damage which may arise from and during the performance of this contract and shall submit proof of insurance to the Contracting Officer.

16.0: CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE:

Contractor shall have limited use of the construction site for construction-related operations only. Limited use of premises to areas within the Contract. Do not disturb portions of the project site beyond areas in which the work is indicated. Contractor will prevent damage to natural surroundings. Damage to natural surroundings will be restored through NPS-approved methods for repairing or replanting, at no additional cost to the government.

17.0: MOTOR VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS:

Contractor, sub-contractor and material supplier employees (altogether referred to as “contractor employees” in paragraphs 12, 13, 21 and 23) operating motor vehicles shall possess a valid driver's license. Driver and vehicle permit, licenses, registrations and proof of insurance shall be maintained in all contractor employee vehicles at all times and made available upon request. Contractor employees shall always comply with federal vehicle motor law requiring seat belts to be worn. Contractor employees shall adhere to the posted speed limits. Contractor employees are expected to comply with all KEMO regulations.

18.0: NON-PAYMENT FOR ADDITIONAL WORK:

Any additional contractor performed services not specified in contract, either at its own volition or at the request of an individual other than the appointed Contracting Officer, except as may be explicitly authorized in the contract, shall be performed at the financial risk of the Contractor. Only the appointed Contracting Officer is authorized to bind the Government to a change in specifications, contract terms, or conditions.

19.0: PROJECT CLOSE OUT:

The project period of performance is 12 months with the exception of more days allowed for bad weather. When the contractor cannot work because of bad weather, the contractor must contact the COR in writing and provide the explanation and request additional days for inclement weather circumstances.

PMIS 336929B Remove Hazardous Trees from Trails at KEMO

The FOB point will be Destination. “FOB Destination” means that all costs for transportation or freight from the shipping point shall be paid by the contractor and included as a separate line item. The total price should include all shipping costs.

The following provisions and clauses apply to this procurement: FAR 52.212-01 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-02, Evaluation – Commercial Items is applicable, and the following shall be included in paragraph (a) of this provision:

Quotes will be evaluated based on best value to the Government, which will result from low price. FAR 52.212-03, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items;

FAR 52.212-04, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-05, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items (paragraph (b) the following clauses apply: FAR 52.219-06; FAR 52.222- 03; FAR 52.222-19; FAR 52.222-21; FAR 52.222-26; FAR 52.222-35; FAR 52.222-36; FAR 52.222-37; FAR 52.225-01; FAR 52.232-33); FAR 52.204-07, Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.211-05, Material Requirements; FAR 52.223-06, Drug-Free Workplace; FAR 52.247-34, FOB Destination. The full text of these provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.arnet.gov/FAR.

The contractors identified for the competition are required to be registered on all three of the following websites: National Business Center (NBC) - http://ideasec.nbc.gov/, the Central Contractor Registration System (CCR) - http://www.ccr.gov/, and Online Representations and Certifications (ORCA) – http://www.bpn.gov/.

20.0: PROJECT PERSONNEL:

CO: TBD

COR: David Browne

Phone: (404) 989-9238

Email: david_browne@nps.gov

PMIS 336929B Remove Hazardous Trees from Trails at KEMO