S01. Atch 3. Statement of Work - Erickson WRE.pdf

USDA-NRCS Randy Erickson located in Roseau County, Minnesota WRE -5463221901QRK And

Jerry Hoffman WRE located in Marshall County, Minnesota WRE – 5463221901QKK

STATEMENT OF WORK

1.1 Project Background

The USDA-NRCS is conducting prairie management and wetland restoration actions on these two parcels enrolled in permanent conservation easements. The activities part of this estimate request includes Prescribed Burning with associated firebreaks to be determined by the vendor developed burn plan and wetland restorations to be completed according to the NRCS developed Construction Plan.

1.2 Project Locations

The Randy Erickson WRE is located 12 miles North of Greenbush in the NW ¼ Section 11, T162N, R43W, Soler Township, Roseau County.

The Jerry Hoffman WRE is Located one mile north and one mile east of Holt and is in the W ½ of the NW ¼ Section 27, T156N, R43W, Holt Township, Marshall County.

1.3 Materials

Supply seeding materials, and equipment needed to complete the practices according to the plans and specifications. Certification of materials by NRCS is required before installation.

1.4 Execution

A. Pre-construction/implementation conference with NRCS staff.

B. Staking and Layout.

Staking and layout refers to locating and verifying all grading locations as shown on the plans and specifications.

C. Installation of materials.

In the Spring 2021 complete prescribed burn with associated firebreaks according to the Burn Plan.

In the summer of 2021 complete wetland restoration as shown on the plans and specifications.

1.5 Protection and cleanup

All materials shall be properly protected against harm from normal weather conditions and the public.

Work areas are to be kept clean during progress of work and until completion. Remove surplus materials and rubbish from the disturbed areas. Reclaim access roads and staging areas to pre-seeding conditions after installation and maintenance.

Erickson 1901QRK

Hoffman 1901QKK

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Practice(s)

Landowner

Address

County Roseau Twp. Name T 162 N, R 43 W, Sec. 11

COR

Planner

Date:

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Date

Landowner: JDLF 9/14/2020

County: JDLF 9/14/2020 Sheet

Designed by: Justin Fisher 9/14/2020

USFWS:

Checked by:

Approved by:

Justin Fisher 218‐517‐0030

Any representation made by the USDA, Natural Resource Conservation Service, as to the approximate location or nonexistence of above or underground hazards does not relieve the owner of the property or the excavator that is hired to complete construction, from notifying Gopher State One‐Call at (800) 252‐1166 of the pending construction at least 72 hours prior to any excavation. You will be liable for damages resulting from construction activities. (Gopher State One) Ticket #

Landowner Acceptance:

Notice To Excavators

Gopher State One Call

Call 3 Work Days

Before You Dig!

Toll Free

1‐800‐252‐1166

Telephone #

Natural Resource Conservation Service

Designed by:

Planned by:

Checked by:

Approved by:

Randy Erickson

Roseau

33531 190th Ave Greenbush MN 56726

Justin Fisher Telephone #

5463221901QRK

WRP Maintenance Implementation Plan

Randy Erickson Landowner Phone # 218‐782‐2055

338 ‐ Prescribed Burning 657 ‐ Wetland Restoration

SOLER

218‐517‐0030

NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE

Timeline:

Date

Landowner: Designed by: 9/14/2020

County: Planned by: 9/14/2020 Sheet

Practice(s) #: Checked by:

Approved by: 2 of 6

149.8

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

338 ‐ Prescribed Burning See Map Page

Spring 2021 Total Acres:

Natural Resource Conservation Service

Prescribed Burn ‐ Management

The objective of the burn is to invigorate native vegetation and setback non‐native vegetation and woody species

* By accepting an award for this work, contractor acknowledges and accepts full liability for any damages resulting from the implementation of prescribed fire. The contractor will adhere to all applicable state and local laws, ordinances, and regulations. The contractor shall develop a burn plan in accordance with Conservation Practice Standard 338. The contractor shall provide the NRCS COR or Representative with a list of experience within the past 3 years to support his/her qualifications to plan and conduct a controlled burn or be certified as a Burn Boss.

* The application of prescribed burns and associated conservation practices (e.g., Firebreak – Code 394) shall be performed in accordance to the accepted Prescribed Burn Plan. The contractor will notify NRCS a minimum of 3 days prior to commencement of the prescribed burn for each site. On the day of the prescribed burn, the Fire Boss shall complete the prescribed burn checklist (see attachment 3). The effectiveness of the treatment will be assessed and reported to NRCS. If the burn is not completely successful and 85% of the fuel is not consumed throughout the site, the contractor shall proceed with implementing the plan for spot burning or torching as necessary. The time frame for assessing and reporting the treatment success will be outlined in the Prescribed Burn Plan.

* Contractors conducting prescribed burn planning and/or implementation of this practice shall be under the direction of a designated Fire Boss.

* The contractor is responsible for obtaining all appropriate permits and ensuring notification of local fire departments and public safety officials prior to burning.

* Prescribed fire shall be considered successfully completed when 85% of the site is burned

* The prescribed burn shall take place between the dates of March 1, 2019 and May 15, 2019, OR as site conditions all allow, as determined by NRCS & the contractor.

Randy Erickson JDLF

Roseau JDLF

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Date

Landowner: JDLF 9/14/2020

County: JDLF 9/14/2020 Sheet

Practice(s) #:

Prescribed Burn Notes

338 Checked by:

Natural Resource Conservation Service Approved by:

Prescribed Burn: By accepting an award for this work, contractor acknowledges and accepts full liability for any damages resulting from the implementation of prescribed fire. The contractor will adhere to all applicable state and local laws, ordinances, and regulations. The contractor shall develop a burn plan in accordance with Conservation

Practice Standard 338. The contractor shall provide the NRCS COR or Representative with a list of experience within the past 3 years to support his/her qualifications to plan and conduct a controlled burn or be certified as a Burn Boss.

The contractor is legally responsible for damages that occur as a result of the prescribed burn. This includes smoke damage or fire damage. Burning shall be done according to burn plans prepared by a technically qualified and adequately insured individuals. The contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits prior to burning and for complying with all applicable laws in carrying out the burning. Costs associated with obtaining required permits and other necessary approvals, notifications of neighbors, and governmental units are entirely the contractor's responsibility. The contractor is responsible for all liability related to this practice. By entering into a contract with

USDA, the contractor releases the government, its agents, and employees from any responsibility or legal liability arising from the injury or harm to person or property that occurs as a result of the prescribed burn.

Randy Erickson Planned by:

Roseau Designed by:

Date

Landowner: Designed by: 9/14/2020

County: Planned by: 9/14/2020 Sheet

Practice(s) #: Checked by:

Approved by: 4 of 6Natural Resource Conservation Service

Prescribed Burn Map

Randy Erickson JDLF

NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE

Timeline:

Date

Landowner: Designed by: 9/14/2020

County: Planned by: 9/14/2020 Sheet

Practice(s) #: Checked by:

Approved by: 5 of 6

129.5

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

657 ‐ Wetland Restoration See Map Page

Spring 2021 Total Acres:

Natural Resource Conservation Service

Embankment, Ditch fill and Contour Restoration ‐ Native Vegetation Establishment

The purpose of this practice is to restore the appropriate hydrological and vegetative characteristics necessary to meet the desired wetland functions and values. Native vegetation will be planted in disturbed area. All work will be completed according to the approved engineering plan and seeding plans. Refer to Wetland Restoration Design for details.

The contractor is responsible for obtaining all appropriate permits.

Randy Erickson JDLF

Date

Landowner: Designed by: 9/14/2020

County: Planned by: 9/14/2020 Sheet

Practice(s) #: Checked by:

Approved by: 6 of 6Natural Resource Conservation Service

Wetland Restoration

Randy Erickson JDLF