Section_J_-_Att_No__001_Statement_of_Work.pdf

Statement of Work

Timber Grinding Service Contract of felled and bucked Logs from Cedar Grove and Grant Grove visitor use campgrounds and picnic areas in SEKI.

Background:

The current project involves the removal of 2100 hazard trees from Cedar Grove and Grant Grove Sub-districts located in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. Work will include felling of the identified backlog of hazard trees and the hauling and decking of timber by NPS staff. Due to the heavy workload the grinding and mulching of all such debris shall be done by a contracted horizontal grinder. The grinded and mulched material will be left on site to be used for future rehabilitation and non-native invasive species abatement projects.

Specifications:

• Felled Trees will be hauled and decked in the Cedar Grove and Grant Grove Materials Yards by

NPS.

• Contractor will be responsible for moving decked logs to the Grinder and the onsite manipulation of the chip piles.

• (POP) Contract start date can be negotiable but must be between September 1, and October 30, 2021.

• Grinder operating hours must be between 8AM and 6PM Monday-Friday

• Selected Contractor will Grind or Chip on site Decked Logs that are, 8 to 48 inches in Diameter by 10-18 feet in length. Grinder must be able to accept this size material. Chips must be 3 in minus.

• Total amount of Grinded product shall be no less than 1600 cubic yards and not exceed 2000cubic yards.

• Grindings piles shall not exceed 20 feet in height.

• Grinded product will be left on site.

• Grinder must be able to produce 100-200 cubic yards of material per hour and shall be Horizontal type.

• All additional equipment and day labor* needed to support the Grinding operation will be provided by the contractor and must be included in the quote.

• All Mobilization and Demobilization fees shall be included in the quote.

• Any additional mobilization costs, trucking permits, fees and pilot vehicle expenses shall be included in the quote.

• Any grinding beyond 2000 cubic yards will be done at a negotiated price and agreed upon by Contractor and Contracting Officer.

• Quote shall include total cost and duration of project.

*Note: This is a Service Contract and is therefore required to meet the wages set by the Service Contract Act. See Attached

RFQ 140P8621Q0042

Section J - Att No. 001

Location:

The project sites are in two different locations. One in Cedar Grove and one in Grant Grove sub districts of Kings Canyon National Park. The project will start in Cedar Grove, approximately 89 miles east of the Hwy 180 and Hwy 99 intersection in Fresno California on the Eastern End of Hwy 180. The second grinding site is located approximately 26 miles west on 180 from Cedar Grove to Grant Grove. The Highway 180 is windy and narrow as it drops down into the canyon from the Grant Grove Entrance station into Cedar Grove. Pilot vehicles and CHP OD permits are required and necessary for over dimension loads. The Parks Roads Supervisor can be contacted for further information or possible assistance with pilot vehicles within the Parks boundaries.

Fuel and Lodging:

Contractors Responsibility

RFQ 140P8621Q0042

Section J - Att No. 001