Scope_Of_Work_Red_Bluff_Tree_Trimming.pdf

Non-Personal Services: The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, personnel, transportation, and supervision necessary for the Red Bluff Tree Trimming Project, FWS Red Bluff Fish and Wildlife Office located at 10950 Tyler Road, Red Bluff, CA 96080, in accordance with the following Scope of Work:

SCOPE OF WORK

BACKGROUND

The Red Bluff Fish and Wildlife Office consists of over 100 acres of generally flat land and includes cement lined canals that used to be used for spawning and rearing of Chinook salmon. The canals are lined with concrete and have been out of service for many years and are not being maintained. The main grounds, the area around the administrative office and other buildings, includes the majority of trees and shrubs included in the descriptions below. The canal system begins in this area and extends downstream. The area of the canal work is primarily in the same area as the administrative office and extending downstream as mentioned below.

TIMEFRAME

Work can begin as soon as the contracting documents have been completed (expected date is before September 30, 2024.) and the Contracting Officer has given written acceptance of the contract to the chosen contractor.

Work is to be completed within 60 days after receipt of order.

GENERAL

1.0 DESCRIPTION:

General: The Contractor is to supply expertise, personnel, and equipment to trim approximately 88 Trees on the Red Bluff Fish and Wildlife Office station grounds. Remove one mature tree from canal and all tree/shrub/brush growth in the canal behind the office from the silting basin to a ½ mile downstream. Chip all materials cut in canal including raking and removal of small pieces and leaves. All material trimmed from trees or materials that end up on the ground as a result of trimming operations (including leaves) shall be chipped and removed from the premises. Materials will be disposed of at the contractor’s expense. No chipped materials are allowed to remain on the station. Any materials that land on the buildings, building gutters or sidewalks is also required to be removed, captured, and chipped. Sidewalks will be clean and clear after work has concluded at the end of every day.

All fuel, equipment and tools will be supplied by the contractor. Due to height and reach requirements a piece of equipment with a boom of 75 feet is recommended.

Tree species breakdown with work description:

1) Station Grounds Work

a. 28- Ash trees within the lawn area. Remove all dead limbs to the nearest “Y” with an angled cut. No stobs left on the trees with right angled cuts. Remove limbs smaller than 1” diameter with mistletoe growing on them to the nearest “Y”. Limbs larger than 1” in diameter will have the mistletoe shaved off to the approximate size of the limb. All mistletoe will be removed from every tree. Remove dead wood including limbs that are internally rotten. (These trees fall under the category of infested, removal is not desired.)

Chip and remove all trimmings.

b. 31- Oak trees around the station and buildings. Remove all dead limbs to the nearest “Y” with an angled cut. No stobs left on the trees with right angled cuts. Remove mistletoe to previous parameters if any exists. Provide clearance from buildings to a distance of 10 feet unless entire tree will be removed. Then provide clearance to best extent without killing the tree. Reduce weight on overburdened limbs where applicable. Shape trees and make them even. Chip and remove all trimmings.

c. 17- Olive trees. Raise tree canopy to a minimum height of 8 feet. Remove all dead limbs to the nearest “Y” with an angled cut. No stobs left on the trees with right angled cuts. Remove limbs smaller than 1” diameter with mistletoe growing on them to the nearest “Y”. Limbs larger than 1” in diameter will have the mistletoe shaved off to the approximate size of the limb. All mistletoe will be removed from every tree. Chip and remove all trimmings. Remove suckers from around the base of the trees. Shape and even out canopy. Reduce weight on overburdened limbs where applicable. Chip and remove all trimmings.

d. Trim 3 plum trees and 3 pear trees. Remove dead wood.

e. Mulberry trees and Pyracantha bushes. Trim, remove dead wood and reduce weight of the highly overgrown Mulberry trees. The trees need to be reset to a manageable state.

Pyracantha bushes cut back. Chip and remove all trimmings.

f. 3 Redwood trees. Certified Arborist required to evaluate and trim trees and remove dead wood. Chip and remove all trimmings.

2) Canal Work

a. Remove 1 mature Mulberry tree from canal. Tree is approximately ¾ of a mile down the canal. There is vehicle access to canal through locked gates. Remove all woody/brush material from canal area (both canals, single purpose channels) from the silting basin to approximately ½ mile downstream. All this material will be chipped and removed. All

Fleming, Craig A No, stob is the correct word. It means broken branch or stump.

material will be flush cut with the surface it is growing on. No stump may be left standing taller than 1.5”.

LOCATION: Work is to be performed in Red Bluff Fish and Wildlife Office located at 10950 Tyler Rd.

Red Bluff, Ca 96080.

1.1 CONTRACTORS’ USE OF PREMSES:

A. Contractor shall conduct their operations during regular business hours for the Station. The site will be accessible Monday through Thursday 6:00 AM-4:30 PM. The contractor shall maintain a clean and safe worksite at all times.

B. Recognized Holidays:

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day Juneteenth National Independence Day

C. Confine materials/supplies within the worksite and space provided. Additional storage areas will be designated by the station representative if needed.

a. Contractor must protect all natural resources including tree roots and plants within the construction site. If natural resource damage occurs, the contractor is responsible to restore, repair or replace any damaged resources at no additional expense to the government.

b. Contractor shall be responsible for locating and preventing damage to known utilities. If damage occurs, repair of such utility shall occur at no additional expense to the Government.

D. Legal disposal of materials is the responsibility of the contractor.

1.3 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

A) Certified arborist credentials will need to be provided prior to work beginning on the first day.