Salmon River Pile Burning Task Order package.pdf

Task Order for Manual Fuels Reduction IDIQ

Salmon River Pile Burning, KNF 1

Section I Contract No. TBD Project Name:

Salmon River Pile Burning

Requisition No. TBD Issue Date: March 23, 2020 Contractor:

Telephone:___________________________

Issuing and Billing Office:

USDA, US Forest Service NCASA, Redding Office 3644 Avtech Parkway Redding, CA 95963

Section II Item No.

Description Quantity Order

Unit

Unit Price

Amount

1 Five Person Burn Prep Crew* day $50,000 *We would like to procure as many days as we have funding for.

Total Price: $_____50,000____

Section III Contractor: (Name and Signature)

Contractor DUNS #:________________________ Email:__________________________________ RESPONSE DUE BY: April 23, 2020, 1:00 PDT

IDIQ Solicitation response date. April 23, 2020, 1:00 PDT

RESPONSE BY:

Email to: paul.wood@usda.gov

*We would like to procure as many days as possible with the current available amount of funding as listed in the above schedule, provide how many days you can work for $50,000.00.

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Section IV

1. DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

The contractor will supply Five-Person Burn Modules on a daily basis. Multiple 5-person modules may be requested for any given day. A minimum of 3 5-person modules shall be available for each request. Requests for moduless will occur at least 72 hours prior to the expected reporting time at the work location.

Work will adhere to the definitions and standards outlined in the parent IDIQ document. Site-specific direction will be provided on a daily basis (See specific work requirements).

Modules may be ordered by the Government when the Government is in need of preparation or implementation assistance in one or more burn units.

Preparation operations include the following: building, trimming, and recovering hand piles, handline construction, chipping, thinning, lop and scattering of slash debris, brushing handlines, pullback of fuels from handlines and leave trees, cutting trees less than 8 inches d.b.h., and limbing trees greater than 8 inch d.b.h, or implementation of precribed fire operations.

Implementation of prescribed fire operations may include the following: igniting hand piles and machine piles, igniting broadcast burn units, monitoring for spot fires and slop-overs, constructing fireline around spot fires and slop-overs or to halt fire spread within a unit, exinguishing spot fires and slopovers with water, mop-up, and patrol. Definitions of the aforementioned activities, if not defined in the parent IDIQ, will adhere to National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) definitions (https://www.nwcg.gov/glossary/a-z).

Modules can be ordered for any one of the above operations, a combination, or all of the operations.

Modules shall be prepared to hike up to one mile from the vehicle to the work location.

Work assignments are based on a 8 hour workday excluding travel, lunch, and breaks.

2. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance of this project is from September 15, 2020 through December 31, 2022.

3. PROJECT LOCATIONS:

Project locations are distributed across the Salmon River and Scott River Districtss. The following projects will be potential work locations:

Item 12 and 13 Decon Lee Area

Greenhorn Ridge Music Creek

39NR10WS4,5,8,17,18 45NR8WS 13,14,16,18,22,23 40NR10WS 20,21,22

39N58 and 39N15 Road

45N28 Road 40N54 and 40N35 roads

Scott Bar Mountain Whites Gulch Blueridge

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44NR11W S23,24,26 39NR11WS 11,13,14,15 39NR12WS 10

44N07Y road 40N61 Road 39N27 Road

Nearby communities include Sawyers Bar, Cecilville, Fort Jones, Scott Bar, and Yreka. See attached map for project vicinities. Specific project locations will be provided on a daily basis by the COR.

4. SPECIFIC WORK REQUIREMENTS:

Site specific direction will be given on a daily basis by the COR or project inspector. In some cases, the project inspector may be the prescribed fire burn boss. Site-specific project specififcations will be provided, as needed, and will correspond to the descriptions of work in the parent IDIQ. Site-specific maps (either paper or electronic) will be provided as the need is determined by the COR.

Personnel, Transportation, and Equipment

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The following are the decriptions of requirements for personnel, transportation, and equipment for each 5-person module:

1. Five (5) persons; at least one person will be able to handle administrative responsibilities for the module on behalf of the contractor; this person shall be proficient in written and spoken English.

2. Transportation: 1 vehicle capable of operating on narrow, unpaved roads

3. Equipment (per 5-person module):

2 chainsaws (saw gas and supplies) 2 pulaski, 2 shovels, 2 scrapers, 1 backpack pump

Personal Protective Equipment

The following personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for each individual participating in prescribed fire implementation:

1. Boots: Leather, lace-up type, minimum of 8" high with lug type sole in good condition (steel toed boots are not acceptable).

2. Wildland Firefighter’s Helmet - (NFPA) 1977 compliant helmet. Or equivalent hardhat meeting ANZI Z89.1-2003 Type 1, Class G or ANSI Z89.1-2009 Type 1, Class G. All helmets must be equipped with a chin strap.

3. Gloves: One pair of heavy-duty leather work gloves.

4. Eye Protection: One pair (must meet standards ANSI Z87.1, latest edition).

5. Hearing Protection: Use hearing protection whenever sound levels exceed 85 dB, i.e. during chainsaw operation.

6. Head Lamp: With batteries and attachment for mounting to hard hat.

7. Canteen: At least one (1) quart size canteen full of water, two (2) is recommended.

8. Fire Shelter (M-2002): One per person (must be manufactured in accordance to FS specification 5100-606 and certified by Underwriters Laboratory (UL)). Fire Shelter information at www.NIFC.gov/fireShelt/fshelt_main.html or contact US Forest Service Missoula Technology and Development Center at 406-329-3900.

9. Flame Resistant Clothing: A minimum of two full sets of flame resistant shirt and pants. For routine fireline duties, flame resistant clothing must:

• Self-extinguish upon removal from a heat source.

• Act as an effective thermal barrier by minimizing conductive heat transfer.

• Not melt or shrink to any appreciable degree upon decomposition during exposure to a high heat source.

• Be manufactured from flame resistant material such as; aramid (Nomex™), para-aramid

(Kevlar©) or other similar fabric.

Note: It is recommended that firefighters wear a short-sleeved t-shirt, underwear, and socks under flame resistant clothing. T-shirt, underwear, and socks should be made of 100% cotton, wool, or a 100% flame resistant blend of fibers.

10. Chain Saw Chaps: For each firefighter who operates a chain saw, chain saw chaps must be worn during saw operations. Chain saw protection/chaps shall meet USFS Specification 6170-4F or later, or meet the current requirements of NFPA 1977. Chain saw chaps should be adjusted for a snug fit that will keep them positioned correctly on the legs. Chain saw chaps must be long enough to reach

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2 inches below the boot tops. Proper fit and correct chap length maximize protection.

Qualifications (for Prescribed Fire Implementation):

All personnel on each 5-person module will meet the following minimum NWCG qualification:

FIREFIGHTER (FFT2)

(1) REQUIRED TRAINING

• Basic Firefighter training

• Introduction to ICS (I-100)

• Human Factors on the Fireline (L-180)

• Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (S-190)

• Firefighting Training (S-130)

• Annual Fireline Safety Refresher (RT-130) Note: Not required for first year FFT2

• National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Introduction (IS-700.a)

(2) ADDITIONAL TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND

SKILLS

None

(3) EXPERIENCE

None

(4) PHYSICAL FITNESS

Arduous

(5) ONCE CERTIFIED AS FFT2, OTHER ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN

CURRENCY OF THE FFT2 CERTIFICATION*

• FFT1

• FAL3

• ICT5

*Each firefighter must have at least one qualifying assignment every five (5) years to maintain a current certification in this position.

All personnel operating chainsaws for prescribed fire implementation will meet the following minimum qualification:

INCIDENT SAWYER

(1) REQUIRED TRAINING

• Basic Firefighter Training

• Introduction to ICS (I-100)

• Human Factors on the Fireline (L-180)

• Introduction to Wildland Fire behavior (S-190)

• Firefighting Training (S-130)

• Power Saws (S-212)

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• Annual Fireline Safety Refresher (RT-130)

• National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Introduction (IS-700.a)

(2) ADDITIONAL TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND

SKILLS

Demonstrate competency as FAL1, FAL2, or FAL3

(3) EXPERIENCE

Minimum FFT2 Qualified

(4) PHYSICAL FITNESS

Arduous

(5) ONCE CERTIFIED AS FAL1, FAL2, or FAL3, OTHER ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL

MAINTAIN CURRENCY OF THE FALLER CERTIFICATION

None An initial certification is required for all falling position (FAL1, FAL2, FAL3) qualifications, and every three years following initial certification.

The INCIDENT SAWYER qualification is not required for chainsaw work on prescribed fire preparation activities.

Qualification Card Each firefighter must carry a photo identification card issued annually by the Contractor for whom the firefighter is working. Information on the card must include:

• Name of the firefighter typewritten or printed.

• Photograph of the person, recent digitized photograph, similar to the size and clarity

• of a state issued driver’s license,

• A unique employee number (not their social security number),

• Firefighter’s full legal name,

• List of position(s) for which the firefighter is qualified and date of qualification(s),

• Seasons of experience,

• English language proficiency,

• Date the firefighter passed the Work Capacity Fitness Test,

• Date the firefighter completed Annual Fireline Safety Refresher training, The Contractor must sign the firefighter’s identification card certifying that the individual has met all the training requirements of this contract.

Physical Demands Work under this contract requires strenuous physical exertion for extended periods including walking, climbing, chopping, throwing, lifting, pulling and frequently carrying objects weighing fifty (50) pounds or more. All personnel engaged in prescribed fire implementation shall have passed the Work Capacity Fitness Test (WCFT) at the arduous level. The fitness requirement is the ability to negotiate a three (3) mile hike with a 45-pound pack in less than 45 minutes. Copies of the publication titled “Fitness and Work Capacity,” second edition NFES 1596 April 1997, and associated videos can be purchased from the Great Basin Fire Cache at the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho. The Government reserves the right to monitor the administration of any

Salmon River Pile Burning, KNF 7 classroom instruction, and WCFT administered for compliance with “Work Capacity Fitness Test Instructor’s Guide.” The Contractor(s) must provide proof that their employee(s) has/have met this requirement upon request.

Smoke Prescribed fire implementation involves exposure to smoke. Information on smoke impacts can be found in the NWCG Smoke Management Guide for Prescribed Fire (https://www.nwcg.gov/sites/default/files/publications/pms420-2.pdf).

5. FAR 52.237-1 SITE VISIT (APR 1984)

Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

6. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY:

Description Location Remarks Burn mix and firing devices At work site

Pile covering material At work site Hand-held radio At work site Provided if determined necessary by

COR or burn boss chipper At work site To be operated by government personnel

Site-specific project specifications

At work site, or when crews are ordered

As needed (per COR)

Site-specific paper or electronic maps

At work site, or when crews are ordered

As needed (per COR)

7. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

The following attachments are made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

Title Pages

1. Map 1

2. Fire Plan 7

3. Wage Determination 4 https://www.nwcg.gov/sites/default/files/publications/pms420-2.pdf

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Section V

8. EVALUATION CRITERIA:

Price is the only factor to be considered for award.

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Klamath National Forest

Area Map

Legend Sensitive Plant Population GHR_7 =44.5 ac.

GHR_6 =153.5 ac.

GHR_4 = 247.5 ac.

GHR_3 = 50.5 ac.

GHR_2 = 103 ac GHR_1=28 ac.

FIRE PLAN FOR CONSTRUCTION AND SERVICE CONTRACTS

08/02/2012

1. SCOPE:

The provisions set forth below outline the responsibility for fire prevention and suppression activities and establish a suppression plan for fires within the contract area. The contract area is delineated by map in the contract. The provisions set forth below also specify conditions under which contract activities will be curtailed or shut down.

2. RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Contractor

(1) Shall abide by the requirements of this Fire Plan.

(2) Shall take all steps necessary to prevent his/her employees, subcontractors and their employees from setting fires not required in completion of the contract, shall be responsible for preventing the escape of fires set directly or indirectly as a result of contract operations, and shall extinguish all such fires which may escape.

(3) Shall permit and assist in periodic testing and inspection of required fire equipment. Contractor shall certify compliance with specific fire precautionary measures in the fire plan, before beginning operations during Fire Precautionary Period and shall update such certification when operations change.

(4) Shall designate in the Fire Plan and furnish on Contract Area, during operating hours, a qualified fire supervisor authorized to act on behalf of Contractor in fire prevention and suppression matters.

B. Forest Service

The Forest Service may conduct one or more inspections for compliance with the Fire Plan. The number, timing, and scope of such inspections will be at the discretion of agency employees responsible for contract administration. Such inspections do not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for correcting violations of the fire plan or for fire safety in general, as outlined in paragraph 2.A above.

3. DEFINITIONS:

The following definitions shall apply:

Active Landing: A location the contractor may be skidding logs into, or performing other operations such as delimbing, log manufacturing, and chipping logs. Except for EV and E days, loading logs or stockpiling chips only, on a cleared landing, does not constitute an Active Landing.

Hot Saw: A harvesting system that employs a high-speed (>1100 rpm) rotating felling head, i.e., full rotation lateral tilt head.

Mechanical Operations: The process of felling, skidding, chipping, shredding, masticating, piling, log processing and/or yarding which requires the use of motorized power which includes, chainsaws, chippers, motorized carriages, masticators, stroke delimbers, skidders , dozers etc.

4. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

The Contractor shall comply with the following requirements during the fire precautionary period, as defined by unit administering contracts:

The Fire Precautionary Period is set by the State of California which is April 1 through December 1 of any year.

• This contract requires, does not require, a Fire Box and associated Fire Tools according to CPRC Section 4428.

A. Fire Tools and Equipment: Contractor shall meet minimum requirements of Section 4428 of the California Public Resources Code (C.P.R.C.). Fire tools kept at each operating landing shall be sufficient to equip all employees in the felling, yarding, loading, chipping, and material processing operations associated with each landing. Fire equipment shall include two tractor headlights for each tractor dozer used in Contractor's Operations. Tractor headlights shall be attachable to each tractor and served by an adequate power source. All required fire tools shall be maintained in suitable and serviceable condition for fire fighting purposes.

Trucks, tractors, skidders, pickups and other similar mobile equipment shall be equipped with and carry at all times a size 0 or larger shovel with an overall length of not less than 46 inches and a 2-1/2 pound axe or larger with an overall length of not less than 28 inches.

Where cable yarding is used, Contractor shall provide a size 0 or larger shovel with an overall length of not less than 46 inches and a filled backpack can (4 or 5 gallon) with hand pump within 25 feet of each tail and corner block.

B. Fire Extinguishers: Contractor shall equip each internal combustion yarder, fuel truck, and loader with a fire extinguisher for oil and grease fires (4-A:60-B:C).

Skidders and tractors shall be equipped with a minimum 5-BC fire extinguisher.

All Fire Extinguishers shall be mounted, readily accessible, properly maintained and fully charged.

Contractor shall equip each mechanized harvesting machine with hydraulic systems, powered by an internal combustion engine (chipper, feller/buncher, harvester, forwarder, hot saws, stroke delimber, etc), except tractors and skidders, with at least two 4-A:60-B:C fire extinguishers or equivalent.

C. Spark Arresters and Mufflers: Contractor shall equip each operating tractor and any other internal combustion engine with a spark arrester, except for motor vehicles equipped with a maintained muffler as defined in C.P.R.C. Section 4442 or tractors with exhaust-operated turbochargers. Spark Arresters shall be a model tested and approved under Forest Service Standard 5100-1a as shown in the.

National Wildlife Coordinating Group Spark Arrester Guide, Volumes 1 and 2, and shall be maintained in good operating condition. Every motor vehicle subject to registration shall at all times be equipped with an adequate exhaust system meeting the requirements of the California Vehicle Code.

D. Power Saws: Each power saw shall be equipped with a spark arrester approved according to C.P.R.C. Section 4442 or 4443 and shall be maintained in effective working order. An Underwriters Laboratories (UL) approved fire extinguisher containing a minimum 14 ounces of fire retardant shall be kept with each operating power saw. In addition, a size 0 or larger shovel with an overall length of not less than 38 inches shall be kept with each gas can but not more than 300 feet from each power saw when used off cleared landing areas.

• This contract requires, does not require, Section 4E of the Fire Plan.

E. Tank Truck or Trailer: Contractor shall provide a water tank truck or trailer on or in proximity to Contract Area during Contractor's Operations hereunder during Fire Precautionary Period.

When Project Activity Level B or higher is in effect, a tank truck or trailer shall be on or immediately adjacent to each active landing, unless otherwise excepted when Hot Saws or Masticators are being used. See Section 6 for specific contract requirements.

The tank shall contain at least 300 gallons of water available for fire suppression. Ample power and hitch shall be readily available for promptly and safely moving tank over roads serving Contract Area.

Tank truck or trailer shall be equipped with the following:

(1) Pump, which at sea level, can deliver 23 gallons per minute at 175 pounds per square inch measured at the pump outlet. Pumps shall be tested on Contract Area using a 5/16 inch orifice in the Forester One Inch In-Line Gauge test kit. Pump shall meet or exceed the pressure value in the following table for nearest temperature and elevation:

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Level

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55 179 23 174 23 169 23 165 22 161 22 157 22 153 22 150 21 146 21 142 21 139 21 70 175 23 171 23 166 22 162 22 158 22 154 22 150 21 147 21 143 21 139 21 136 20 85 171 23 168 23 163 22 159 22 155 22 151 21 147 21 144 21 140 21 136 20 133 20 100 168 23 164 23 159 22 155 22 152 22 148 21 144 21 141 21 137 20 133 20 131 20

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The pump outlet shall be equipped with 1-1/2 inch National Standard Fire Hose thread. A bypass or pressure relief valve shall be provided for other than centrifugal pumps.

(2) 300 feet of 3/4-inch inside diameter rubber-covered high-pressure hose mounted on live reel attached to pump with no segments longer than approximately 50 feet, when measured to the extreme ends of the couplings. Hose shall have reusable compression wedge type 1-inch brass or lightweight couplings (aluminum or plastic). One end of hose shall be equipped with a coupling female section and the other end with a coupling male section. The hose shall, with the nozzle closed, be capable of withstanding 200 PSI pump pressure without leaking, distortions, slipping of couplings, or other failures.

(3) A shut-off combination nozzle that meets the following minimum performance standards when measured at 100 P.S.I. at the nozzle:

G.P.M. Horizontal Range Straight Stream 10 38 feet Fog Spray 6 - 20 N/A

(4) Sufficient fuel to run the pump at least 2 hours and necessary service accessories to facilitate efficient operation of the pump.

When Contractor is using Hot Saws or Masticators, an additional 250 feet of light weight hose, approved by the Forest Service, shall be immediately available for use and be capable of connecting to the 300 feet of hose and appurturances in (2) and (3) above.

This equipment and accessories shall be deliverable to a fire in the area of operations and is subject to the requirements for each specific activity level identified in Section 6.

F. Compressed Air Foam System: A Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) is a fire suppression system where compressed air is added to water and a foaming agent. By agreement, Contractor may substitute a CAFS or functional equivalent in lieu of the tank truck, trailer or fire extinguishers, provided it meets or exceeds the following specifications and requirements:

1. Variable foam expansion ratio – 10:1 to 20:1.

2. Units shall be kept fully charged with air; water and foam concentrate as recommended by the manufacturer and have the appropriate tools to service the system.

3. The unit shall contain enough energy to empty tank and clear hose prior to exhausting propellent.

4. The unit shall be capable of being completely recharged within 10 minutes.

5. When used on cable yarding landings, the unit shall be outfitted for immediate attachment to carriage and transported without damage to the unit.

Fire extinguishers required for Hot Saws, Masticators and similar equipment identified in Section 4 B.

above may be substituted with a 3 gallon CAFS.

Tank truck, trailer or equivalent may be substituted with a 30 Gallon CAFS with at least 550 feet of one inch hose and an adjustable nozzle with enough water, air and foam concentrate for at least one recharge.

This equipment and accessories shall also be deliverable to a fire in the area of operations and subject to the requirements for each specific activity level identified in Section 6.

5. GENERAL

A. State Law: In addition to the requirements in this Fire Plan, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws of the State of California. In particular, see California Public Resource Codes.

B. Permits Required: The Contractor must secure a special written permit from the District Ranger or designated representative before burning, welding or cutting metal or starting any warming fires. If contract requires Blasting and Storing of Explosives and Detonators, an Explosives Permit may be required pursuant to the California Health and Safety Code, Section 12101.

C. Blasting: Contractor shall use electric caps only unless otherwise agreed in writing. When blasting is necessary in slash areas, a Fire Patrolperson equipped with a size 0 or larger shovel with an overall length of not less than 46 inches and a filled backpack can (4 or 5 gallon) with hand pump shall remain in the immediate area for an hour after blasting has been completed.

D. Smoking: Smoking shall not be permitted during fire season, except in a barren area or in an area cleared to mineral soil at least three feet in diameter. In areas closed to smoking, the CO may approve special areas to be used for smoking. The Contractor shall sign designated smoking areas. Contractor shall post signs regarding smoking and fire rules in conspicuous places for all employees to see.

Contractor's supervisory personnel shall require compliance with these rules. Under no circumstances shall smoking be permitted during fire season while employees are operating light or heavy equipment, or walking or working in grass and woodlands.

E. Storage and Parking Areas. Equipment service areas, parking areas, and gas and oil storage areas shall be cleared of all flammable material for a radius of at least 10 feet unless otherwise specified by local administrative unit. Small mobile or stationary internal combustion engine sites shall be cleared of flammable material for a slope distance of at least 10 feet from such engine. The COR shall approve such sites in writing.

F. Reporting Fires: As soon as feasible but no later than 15 minutes after initial discovery, Contractor shall notify Forest Service of any fires on Contract Area or along roads used by Contractor.

Contractor's employees shall report all fires as soon as possible to any of the following Forest Service facilities and/or personnel listed below, but not necessarily in the order shown:

Name Office Address Office telephone Dispatch Center Yreka Dispatch 1809 Fairlane Rd, Yreka 911 Item 1:

Inspector Frank Henderson 538 Oak Knoll Rd, Klamath

River, CA 530-465-1519

COR Josh Schmalenberger

538 Oak Knoll Rd, Klamath River, CA

530-465-1269

When reporting a fire, provide the following information:

Your Name Call back telephone number Project Name Location: Legal description (Township, Range, Section); and Descriptive location

(Reference point)

Fire Information: Including Acres, Rate of Spread and Wind Conditions.

This contract requires, does not require, Section 5G of the Fire Plan.

G. Communications: Contractor shall furnish a serviceable telephone, radio-telephone or radio system connecting each operating side with Contractor's headquarters. When such headquarters is at a location which makes communication to it clearly impractical, Forest Service may accept a reasonable alternative location. The communication system shall provide prompt and reliable communications between Contractor's headquarters (or agreed to alternative) and Forest Service via commercial or Forest Service telephone.

This contract requires, does not require, Section 5H of the Fire Plan.

H. Fire Patrolperson: Contractor shall furnish a qualified fire patrolperson each operating day when Project Activity Level C or higher is in effect. When on duty, sole responsibility of patrolperson shall be to patrol the operation for prevention and detection of fires, take suppression action where necessary and notify the Forest Service as required. This Fire patrol is required on foot, unless otherwise agreed.

By agreement, one patrolperson may provide patrol on this and adjacent projects. No patrolperson shall be required on Specified Road construction jobs except during clearing operations unless otherwise specified.

The Contractor shall, prior to commencing work, furnish the following information relating to key personnel:

Title Name Telephone Number Fire Supervisor Fire Patrolperson

I. Clearing of Fuels: Contractor shall clear away, and keep clear, fuels and logging debris as follows:

Welding equipment and stationary log loaders, yarders and other equipment listed in California State Law:

10 feet slope radius

Tail or corner haulback blocks: All running blocks shall be located in the center of an area cleared to mineral soil at least 15 feet in diameter.

Lines near, between or above blocks: Sufficient clearing to prevent line from rubbing on snags, down logs and other dead woody material.

6. EMERGENCY PRECAUTIONS

Contractor's Operations shall conform to the limitations or requirements in the Project Activity Level (PAL) table below. Project Activity Levels applicable to this project shall be the predicted activity levels for the Fire Danger Rating Area(s), or fire weather station(s) stated in the Contract Area Map Legend on Integrated Resource Service Contracts (IRSC’s), and other contracts where applicable.

Fire Danger Rating Area/Fire Weather Station for Project West

The Forest Service, in its sole discretion, may change the predicted activity level if the current fire suppression situation, weather and vegetation conditions warrant an adjustment. If practicable, Forest Service will determine the following day’s activity level by 6:00 PM. Contractor shall obtain the predicted Project Activity Level from the appropriate Ranger District Office before starting work each day.

Phone Number or Website to obtain Predicted Activity Levels: (530) 841-4588

Forest Service may change the Project Activity Level Table to other values upon revision of the National Fire Danger Rating System. When Contractor is notified, the revised Project Activity Levels will supersede the levels in the Project Activity Level Table below.

PROJECT ACTIVITY LEVEL

Level Project Activity Minimum Requirements and Restrictions. Restrictions at each level are cumulative.

A Minimum requirements noted above in Sections 4 and 5.

B 1. Tank truck, trailer, or approved CAFS substitute shall be on or adjacent to the Active Landing.

C 1. When Hot Saws or Masticators are operating, a tank truck, trailer, or approved CAFS substitute shall be within ¼ mile of these operations. Effective communications shall exist between the operator and the Active Landing.

2. Immediately after Mechanical Operations cease, Fire patrol is required for two hours.

D 1. Immediately after Hot Saw or Masticator operations cease, Fire patrol is required for three hours.

2. No Dead Tree felling after 1:00 PM, except recently dead.

3 No burning, blasting, welding or cutting of metal after 1:00 PM, except by special permit.

Ev 1. The following activities may operate all day:

a) Loading and hauling logs decked at approved landings.

b) Loading and hauling chips stockpiled at approved landings.

c) Servicing equipment at approved sites.

d) Dust abatement, road maintenance (Chainsaw use prohibited), culvert installation within cleared area, chip sealing, paving, earth moving or rock aggregate stock pile loading and installation (does not include pit or quarry development).

e) Chainsaw and log processing operations associated with loading logs or other forest products at approved landings.

2. Hot Saws or Masticators may operate until 1:00 PM; provided that:

a) A tractor or other equipment with a blade capable of constructing fireline is on or adjacent to the active landing or within ¼ mile of the operating equipment. This piece of equipment shall have effective communication with the Hot Saw or Masticator.

b) Any additional restrictions specified by the Forest.

3. All other conventional Mechanical Operations are permitted until 1:00 PM.

4. Some operations may be permitted after 1:00 PM, on a case-by-case basis, under the terms of a PAL Ev Variance Agreement. Activities for which a Variance may be issued are:

• Rubber Tire Skidding

• Chipping on Landings

• Helicopter Yarding

• Fire Salvage

When approved by a Line Officer, a Variance Agreement can be implemented when the criteria specified in the agreement are met and mitigation measures are in place. This approval is good for ten

(10) days unless cancelled sooner or extended by the Contracting Officer for an additional ten (10) days.

Variance approval can be withdrawn at the sole discretion of the Forest Service. Variance approval is contingent on the 7-day fire weather forecast, fuel conditions, site characteristics, current fire situation, state of Contractor’s equipment for prevention and suppression readiness, type of operation and social and community considerations etc. (See attached Project Activity Level Variance Agreement).

Level Project Activity Minimum Requirements and Restrictions. Restrictions at each level are cumulative.

E The following activities may operate all day:

1. Loading and hauling logs decked at approved landings.

2. Loading and hauling chips stockpiled at approved landings.

3. Servicing Equipment at approved sites.

4. Dust abatement, road maintenance (chainsaw use prohibited) or loading stock piles and rock aggregate installation (does not include pit or quarry development).

5. Chainsaw operation associated with loading at approved landings.

All other activities are prohibited.

This Project utilizes “The Project Activity Level” (PAL), an industrial operation’s fire precaution system. The following Climatology Chart indicates the Historic Activity Levels for the Project Fire Danger Rating Area or Fire Weather Station utilized on this Project. This is only a historical average of the Activity Levels for the identified Fire Danger Rating Area or Weather Station.

Project Activity Level Climatology

Fire Danger Rating Area/Weather Station

West

Years Analyzed

2009 - 2015

A B C D Ev E Days Month Expected Days per Month at Each PAL Value Analyzed July 0 1 9 9 6 0 185 August 0 1 9 11 6 0 190 September 1 3 7 9 7 0 182 October 4 5 8 3 0 0 151

"REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT | EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION

By direction of the Secretary of Labor | WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION

| WASHINGTON D.C. 20210

| Wage Determination No.: 1977-0727 Daniel W. Simms Division of | Revision No.: 60 Director Wage Determinations| Date Of Last Revision: 02/21/2020 Note: Under Executive Order (EO) 13658 an hourly minimum wage of $10.80 for calendar year 2020 applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1 2015. If this contract is covered by the EO the contractor must pay all workers in any classification listed on this wage determination at least $10.80 per hour (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on the contract in calendar year 2020. The EO minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

State: California

Area: California Statewide **Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing**

Employed on service contracts for forestry land management the cleaning of public use areas and timber inventory services.

OCCUPATION CODE - TITLE FOOTNOTE RATE

08010 - Brush/Precommercial Thinner 16.34 08040 - Choker Setter 17.16 08070 - Faller/Bucker 35.51 08100 - Fire Lookout 16.34 08160 - Forestry/Logging Heavy Equipment Operator 19.37 08190 - Forestry Technician 18.17 08200 - Forestry Truck Driver 19.65 08250 - General Forestry Laborer 16.00 08280 - Nursery Specialist 22.66 08310 - Slash Piler/Burner 16.34 08340 - Tree Climber 18.34 08370 - Tree Planter 14.54 08400 - Tree Planter Mechanical 14.54

Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706 Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1 2017. If this contract is covered by the EO the contractor must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours they work up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year. Employees must be permitted to use paid sick leave for their own illness injury or other health-related needs including preventive care; to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is ill

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injured or has other health-related needs including preventive care; or for reasons resulting from or to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is the victim of domestic violence sexual assault or stalking. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

ALL OCCUPATIONS LISTED ABOVE RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:

HEALTH & WELFARE: $4.54 per hour up to 40 hours per week or $181.60 per week or $786.93 per month

HEALTH & WELFARE EO 13706: $4.22 per hour up to 40 hours per week or $168.80 per week or $731.47 per month*

*This rate is to be used only when compensating employees for performance on an SCA-covered contract also covered by EO 13706 Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors. A contractor may not receive credit toward its SCA obligations for any paid sick leave provided pursuant to EO 13706.

VACATION: 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service with a contractor or successor 3 weeks after 5 years and 4 weeks after 15 years. Length of service includes the whole span of continuous service with the present contractor or successor wherever employed and with the predecessor contractors in the performance of similar work at the same Federal facility. (Reg. 29 CFR 4.173)

HOLIDAYS: A minimum of ten paid holidays per year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday Washington's Birthday Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. (A contractor may substitute for any of the named holidays another day off with pay in accordance with a plan communicated to the employees involved.) (See 29 CFR 4.174)

** UNIFORM ALLOWANCE **

If employees are required to wear uniforms in the performance of this contract (either by the terms of the Government contract by the employer by the state or local law etc.) the cost of furnishing such uniforms and maintaining (by laundering or dry cleaning) such uniforms is an expense that may not be borne by an employee where such cost reduces the hourly rate below that required by the wage determination. The Department of Labor will accept payment in accordance with the following standards as compliance:

The contractor or subcontractor is required to furnish all employees with an adequate number of uniforms without cost or to reimburse employees for the actual cost of the uniforms. In addition where uniform cleaning and maintenance is made the responsibility of the employee all contractors and subcontractors subject to this wage determination shall (in the absence of a bona fide collective bargaining agreement providing for a different amount or the furnishing of contrary affirmative proof as to the actual cost) reimburse all employees for such cleaning and maintenance at a rate of $3.35 per week (or $.67 cents per day). However in those instances where the uniforms furnished are made of ""wash and wear"" materials may be routinely washed and dried with other personal garments and do not require any special treatment such as dry cleaning daily washing or commercial laundering in order to meet the cleanliness or appearance standards set by the terms of the Government contract by the contractor by law or by the nature of the work there is no requirement that employees be reimbursed for uniform maintenance costs.

** NOTES APPLYING TO THIS WAGE DETERMINATION **

Under the policy and guidance contained in All Agency Memorandum No. 159 the Wage and Hour Division does not recognize for section 4(c) purposes prospective wage rates and fringe benefit provisions that are effective only upon such contingencies as ""approval of Wage and Hour issuance of a wage determination incorporation of the wage determination in the contract adjusting the contract price etc."" (The relevant CBA section) in the collective bargaining agreement between (the parties) contains contingency language that Wage and Hour does not recognize as reflecting ""arm's length negotiation"" under section 4(c) of the Act and 29 C.F.R. 5.11(a) of the regulations. This wage determination therefore reflects the actual CBA wage rates and fringe benefits paid under the predecessor contract.

** SERVICE CONTRACT ACT DIRECTORY OF OCCUPATIONS **

The duties of employees under job titles listed are those described in the ""Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations"" Fifth Edition (Revision 1) dated September 2015 unless otherwise indicated.

REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION OF ADDITIONAL CLASSIFICATION AND WAGE RATE

Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444)

Conformance Process:

The contracting officer shall require that any class of service employee which is not listed herein and which is to be employed under the contract (i.e. the work to be performed is not performed by any classification listed in the wage determination) be classified by the contractor so as to provide a reasonable relationship (i.e. appropriate level of skill comparison) between such unlisted classifications and the classifications listed in the wage determination. Such conformed classes of employees shall be paid the monetary wages and furnished the fringe benefits as are determined (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(i)). Such conforming procedures shall be initiated by the contractor prior to the performance of contract work by such unlisted class(es) of employees (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(ii)). The Wage and Hour Division shall make a final determination of conformed classification wage rate and/or fringe benefits which shall be retroactive to the commencement date of the contract (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(iv)(C)(vi)). When multiple wage determinations are included in a contract a separate SF-1444 should be prepared for each wage determination to which a class(es) is to be conformed.

The process for preparing a conformance request is as follows:

1) When preparing the bid the contractor identifies the need for a conformed occupation(s) and computes a proposed rate(s).

2) After contract award the contractor prepares a written report listing in order the proposed classification title(s) a Federal grade equivalency (FGE) for each proposed classification(s) job description(s) and rationale for proposed wage rate(s) including information regarding the agreement or disagreement of the authorized representative of the employees involved or where there is no authorized representative the employees themselves. This report should be submitted to the contracting officer no later than 30 days after such unlisted class(es) of employees performs any contract work.

3) The contracting officer reviews the proposed action and promptly submits a report of the action together with the agency's recommendations and pertinent information including the position of the contractor and the employees to the Wage and Hour Division U.S. Department of Labor for review (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(ii)).

4) Within 30 days of receipt the Wage and Hour Division approves modifies or disapproves the action via transmittal to the agency contracting officer or notifies the contracting officer that additional time will be required to process the request.

5) The contracting officer transmits the Wage and Hour decision to the contractor.

6) The contractor informs the affected employees.

Information required by the Regulations must be submitted on SF-1444 or bond paper.

When preparing a conformance request the ""Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations"" (the Directory) should be used to compare job definitions to ensure that duties requested are not performed by a classification already listed in the wage determination. Remember it is not the job title but the required tasks that determine whether a class is included in an established wage determination.

Conformances may not be used to artificially split combine or subdivide classifications listed in the wage determination."

3. Wage Determination