Section B.docx

ABANDONED WELL SITE RESTORATION

USDA – FOREST SERVICE – REGION ONE

DAKOTA PRAIRIE GRASSLANDS

MEDORA RANGER DISTRICT

SW1/4NE1/4 Section 14, T139N, R102W

BILLINGS COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA

PROJECT

LOCATION

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SERVICES AND PRICES

B-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

The site requires excavation and removal of contaminated soil, replacement with a 1 foot bentonite cap, 2 1/2 feet of clean fill dirt, six inches of topsoil and seeding in the outlined area in the southeast portion of the site. The northwest portion of the site requires 6 inches of topsoil and seeding. The entire site shall be fenced. All soil materials and seed must use certified weed free products. Forest Service will stake fence locations.

Special Notes:

1. The bidder must bid on all items. Round to the nearest cent.

2. In the event of an error in extending the bid prices, unit prices will govern, unless otherwise determined by the Contracting Officer, in accordance with applicable regulations.

3. Offers for Quantities less than those listed in the numbered items may be rejected.

4. Payment for bond premiums in accordance with FAR 52.232-5. Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts shall not be in addition to the contract price but can be included under Mobilization.

5. One contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the best value to the Government (see Section M – Evaluation Factors for Award).

6. The intent of the government is to award the seven items of the solicitation. Depending on bid prices and funds availability, the government retains the option of selecting from the items as bid.

7. The successful Contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) data base (www.sam.gov) (reference Section I, FAR 52.204-7) before an award is issued.

8. The Forest Service utilizes an electronic invoice system called Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Awardee is required to set up an account at www.ipp.gov in order to submit invoices.

9. This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ); no public opening will be held. Results will not be made public prior to award. Quotes submitted in response to this RFQ will not be returned and will be retained by the U.S. Forest Service for official record purposes. This RFQ does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation or the submission of a quote, or to make any award.

10. Quotes received after the stated closing date and time for submission, specified in Section L, will be deemed late and will not be considered for award. Vendors are urged to thoroughly read the solicitation and to review all attachments prior to preparing and submitting a quote

11. Facility Fences & Gates: Fences will be constructed as a four strand barb wire fence with steel posts .as specified in the attached fence specifications (Attachment A). Fences will be located on the ground. The areas outlined on the maps indicate the general reclamation area, not actual fence locations.

12. All soil materials must be certified weed seed free. A written certification must be provided.

13. Any roads or areas damaged as a result of access to the sites must be repaired.

14. A report shall be submitted to and approved by the Forest Service prior to use. Seeding will be completed using the attached seed mix (Attachment B) The seed mixture shall be lab tested to identify the noxious and invasive weed seed present and certified weed free by the Seed Company. A copy of the certification including the purity and viability of the seed mix shall be supplied to the Forest Service prior to planting. Upon completion of the initial planting, and any additional plantings, a Report of Seeding shall be submitted to the Forest Service verifying that the seeding is completed.

Price quotation furnished by:

Pubco Empire Federal 14-16

ITEM

QTY

TOTAL PRICE:

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS

C-1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION

Description of Work – This work consists of excavation and removal of contaminated soil, replacement with a 1 foot bentonite cap, 2 1/2 feet of clean fill dirt, six inches of topsoil and seeding in the outlined area in the southeast portion of the site. The northwest portion of the site requires 6 inches of topsoil and seeding. The entire site shall be fenced. All soil materials and seed must use certified weed free products for reclamation of previously reclaimed oil and gas well sites. Furnish all labor, material, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies necessary to complete the work according to the contract.

0. Project Location – Abandoned Well Site Restoration project is located on the Medora Ranger District, Dakota Prairie Grasslands, Billings County, North Dakota. See attached maps.

0. Price Range. < 100,000

0. Pre-Bid Tour. A pre-bid tour will not be held. All bidders are encouraged to visit the project site. For additional contract information contact Misty Hays at the Medora Ranger District office in Dickinson, ND (701)-227-7824

0. Start Work. Work shall not begin prior to October 1st, 2021.

1.8 Permits - The contractor is responsible for all necessary permits including One Call 1- 800-795-0555 before you dig

1.9 Submittals – Weed free soil and seed certification.

1.10 Work Schedule. The Contractor shall supply a work schedule before starting the project. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer a minimum of 48 hours in advance of changes in the work schedule.

1.11 Use of Roads by the Contractor. The Contractor is authorized to use roads under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service for all activities necessary to complete this contract, subject to the limitations and authorizations designated in Road Order(s) or described in the contract, when such use will not damage the roads or National Forest System resources, and when traffic can be accommodated safely.

1.12 Traffic Control – The Contractor shall exercise due caution and care during reclamation operations.

· Perform work in a manner that ensures the safety and convenience of the public. Accommodate public traffic on roads adjacent to and within the project until the project is accepted.

· All road and traffic related signing shall be in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

· A reflectorized "Slow Moving" vehicle emblem shall be attached to all motor patrols.

C-2 - GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

C-2.1 Existing Facilities. In addition to the requirements of the Use of Premises Clause, AGAR 452.236-70, all existing facilities such as signs, cattleguards, and drainage structures damaged by the Contractor shall be replaced or repaired by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

C-2.2 Pollution and Erosion Control. During all operations under this contract, the Contractor shall exercise reasonable measures to prevent or minimize soil erosion and pollution of water and other resources. All refuse, including garbage, rubbish, and solid or liquid wastes, from the Contractor's operations, including camps, parking areas, and equipment maintenance areas shall be stored, collected, and disposed of in a sanitary and nuisance-free manner. Refuse shall be disposed of in State-approved dumps as approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). During all of the work, the Contractor shall make every reasonable effort to direct surface runoff water to stabilized waterways and to keep the drainage systems functioning effectively to minimize soil erosion and water pollution.

C-2.3 Noxious Weed Control. In order to prevent the potential spread of noxious weeds the Contractor shall be required to furnish proof of weed-free equipment. This cleaning shall remove all dirt and plant parts and material that may carry noxious weed seeds into the construction area. All subsequent move-ins shall be treated the same as the initial move-in. Prior to move-in the contractor shall make equipment available for Forest Service inspection at an agreed location.

Attachment A: Fence Specifications: Standards for O&G Fences, Braces, & Gates (Revised 05/07/2007)

General: Fences are designed to protect livestock, wildlife, vegetation, soils, and facilities. Fences will be 4 strands, 12½ gauge (minimum) barbed wire with horizontal design corner and line braces. Steel posts will be used in the fence line where terrain is fairly level. On slopes greater than 2:1 (50% slope) there will be 1 wood post for every 3 steel posts. Gates (14 feet minimum) are required.

Braces Corner Braces: will be installed whenever a horizontal change in fence direction occurs. Corner braces will consist of 3 upright posts and 2 horizontal poles. Corner braces for segments on slopes 2:1 or greater, will consist of 5 upright posts and 4 horizontal poles.

Line Braces: will be installed when vertical changes occur. Line braces will consist of 2 upright posts and 1 horizontal pole.

Gate Braces: Gate braces will consist of 2 upright posts and 1 horizontal pole on each side of the gate. Gate sticks will be wooden, round, and a minimum of 2 inches on the small end. Smooth wire will be used for all bales on the ground posts, as well as the loop for opening the gate.

Upright Posts (wood): All upright brace posts will have a minimum diameter of 6 inches and a minimum length of 8 feet and shall be set at a minimum depth of 42 inches and tamped firmly. Fill is to be tamped in 6" lifts.

Horizontal Poles: All horizontal wooden brace (poles) will be a minimum diameter of 4 inches and a minimum length of 8 feet.

Brace Wires & Twists: #9 smooth wire will be used between brace posts and twisted tight, leaving a twist stick (wood, rod, or pipe) inserted in the center of the twist. Twist sticks will be 18 to 24 inches in length.

Wires & Spacing

Barbed Wire: The barbed wire will be a minimum 12½ gauge. Wire must be taut with due consideration for contraction and expansion. Wire should never be kinked or nicked. Staples should hold the wire close to the post. No more than ¼ mile of wire is to be stretched at one time. Dead end on corners and gates on the end of the brace opposite from direction of pull with wire ends wrapped around posts twice and twisted back on stretched wire. Barbed wire will not be used for purposes other than the top 3 main strands. Smooth Wire of the same gauge shall be used for the bottom strand.

Barbed Wire Spacing: Wire spacing from the ground up will be: 1st strand (smooth) at 16 inches, 2nd strand at 22 inches, 3rd strand at 28 inches, and 4th strand at 40 inches.

Depressions: Where fences cross depressions, extra wires may be needed. Wires crossing depressions shall be weighted down with rocks and tie-downs to take the strain off the staples and posts.

Smooth Wire: excluding the 4 main strands and the 4 strands on individual gates, #9 smooth wire will be used for all other wire needs including but not limited to braces, gates, anchors, etc.

Fence (Non-Brace) Posts: All posts will be in a straight line between stretch stations or brace sections and spaced 16½ feet apart. Fence post height is 48 inches excluding braces. Wood posts will be a minimum length of 6½ feet and a minimum diameter of 3 inches at the small end and firmly set a minimum of 30 inches in the ground. Steel posts will be set at a depth so that the anchor plates (flanges or fins) will be at least 3-4 inches below ground surface.

Attachment B: Seed Mixture

Seeding Rate Guidelines Scenario #13 All Sites

Cultivar, Ecotype, or Germplasm

Seed per lb.

Number Seed per ft2 Number Seed per acre Drilled

PLS

lb./acre

Cool Season Grasses:

Elymus canadensis Nassella viridula Pascopyrum smithii Mandan Lodorm Rodan

Canada wildrye Green needlegrass Western wheatgrass

0.15 0.20 0.25

115,000 180,000 112,000

7.5 10.0 12.5

326,700 435,600 544,500

2.8 2.4 4.9

Warm Season Grasses Bouteloua gracilis Calamovilfa longifolia Schizachyrium scoparium

Alternate Warm Season (for one of above species) Bouteloua curtipendula

Bad River Goshen Badlands

Pierre

Blue grama Prairie sandreed Little bluestem

Sideoats grama

0.10

750,000 275,000 286,000

180,000

5.0

217,800

0.3 0.8 0.8

1.2

Forbs Dalea purpurea

OR

Dalea candida

Local

Antelope

Purple prairieclover

White prairieclover

0.04

0.04

290,000

278,000

1.8

1.8

78,408

78,408

0.25

0.3

Helianthus pauciflorus

OR

Solidago rigida Bismarck

Local Stiff sunflower

Stiff goldenrod 0.03

0.03 85,000

656,000 1.4

1.4 60,984

60,984 0.7

0.1

Echinacea angustifolia

OR

Ratibida columnifera Bismarck

Local Purple coneflower

Prairie coneflower 0.03

0.03 120,000

737,000 1.4

1.4 60,984

60,984 0.5

0.1

Totals

100%

Alternate Forbs (12.5)

Seeding Rates Formulas

· Use of Pure Live Seed (PLS) for calculating seed mixtures.

· Planting is based on approximately 50 seed per square foot and/or 12-16 pounds PLS per acre.

· All of the seed mixtures in this guide reflect the rate of PLS for each species per acre. These rates were derived using three basic figures: percent of each species desired by composition, number of seeds per pound according to species, and total number of PLS per square foot.

· The following equation should be used to calculate how much seed is needed to provide the required pounds of PLS needed.

% Purity x Germination Rate % = % PLS Pounds of PLS Desired divided by %PLS = Pounds of Seed Required

An example of this is: 10 lbs. of PLS is required. The given seed lot for this species has a purity of 95% and a germination rate of 85%. How many pounds of seed will be necessary to have 10 PLS?

.95 (Purity) x .85 (germination rate) = .81 (% PLS) 10 (required poundage) divided by .81 (%PLS) = 12.3

12.3 pounds of seed will be necessary to provide 10 lbs PLS of seed.

· Cultivars listed in the second column are preferred, but local seed collections grown for harvest are acceptable if performance and origin are certified or documented. All seed sources should be derived from loal collections and grown in a general area extending 300 miles north and 200 miles south of the area to be reclaimed, within similar elevation and precipation zones as western North Dakota, i.e., from Jamestown on the east to Billings, MT on the west.

· It is vital that seed suppliers provide the most consistent and reliable sources of locally produced seed in order to meet the standards for native seed mixes used for reclamation work.

· Seeding depth should be 1/4 inch or less for drilled seed.

· For broadcast seeding, multiply pounds of each species seeded by 1.5. The seed bed should be thoroughly worked and firm.

· The best average seeding dates for cool and warm season mixes is May – June. Note that seeding in the fall during the dormant period is discouraged, as it is likely to result in poor establishment of warm season species. However; if seeding during the dormant period in the fall is necessary, Forest Service staff reserve the right to evaluate the seeding in the spring, and where establishment appears weak or poor, may recommend inter-seeding with warm season species.

· The seed mix may need to be adjusted due to site characteristics and/or lack of available seed for some species. In the latter case, adjust the species seeding rates by the formulas below table to obtain approximately 50 seed per square foot and/or 12-16 lbs. of PLS per acre for drilled seed and 18-24 lbs. per acre for broadcast seeding.

· The following steps/documents are required

Report of Seeding (Revised 05/07/2007)

REPORT OF SEEDING

1. SITE SEEDED

Holder Name:

Site Name & SU Permit #:

2. SEEDING COMPANY

Company Name:

Date Seed Mixture Sent To Forest Service:

Date Site Seeded:

3. SEEDING METHODS

Seed Bed Preparation

Equipment Used

Seeding Techniques

Ripped Seed Bed

Grass Seeder

Parallel To Contours

Disked Seed Bed

Small Grain Seeder

Criss-Cross Pattern

Firm

Large Grain Seeder

Mulching

Free of Clods

Hand Seeded

4. Drill Row Spacing (Inches):

5. Seeding Depth (Inches):

6. Approximate Acres Seeded:

7. I hereby certify that I, or persons under my direct supervision, have seeded this site, and the mixture has been certified weed free. A copy of the seed mixture certification, including the seed mixture is attached.

NOTE: The appropriate boxes and fill in the blanks as applicable for all 7 items above. Sign and send the original to the Forest Service Ranger District.

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