Seed Task Order FY22 SSRD Burn and Prep.pdf

Task Order for Manual Fuels Reduction IDIQ

Section I Contract No. TBD Project Name:

FY22 SSRD Burn and Prep Modules

Requisition No. 1057192 Contractor:

Telephone:___________________________

Issuing and Billing Office:

SW PPS, CSA#1-Redding Office 3644 Avtech Parkway Redding, CA 96002

Section II Item No.

Description Quantity Order

Unit

Unit Price

Amount

Base Items

Five Person Burn Prep Crew* day $50,000

*We would like to procure as many days as we have funding for so please quote how many days you can provide for the amount of funds listed in the task order.

Total Price: $_50,000.00________

Section III Contractor: (Name and Signature)

Contractor DUNS #:________________________ Email:__________________________________

RESPONSE:

Include this seed task order in your price proposal.

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 48 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, pulling and removal of plastic from units that will not be burned, 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. The work day will start at the Salmon Scott District Office in Fot Jones, CA or at an agreed upon breifing location.

Project locations that require extensive drive times may require a 10 hour work day where 4 10-hour work days would equate to 5 8-hour workdays.

2. PROJECT LOCATIONS:

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

Project Name Legal Desription Road System Scott Bar Mountain T44N R11W S 14, 15, 22-27 FS Routes 44N07, 44N07Y, 44N34Y McBaldy T45N R9W S 12, 13, 24

T45N R8W S7-9, 16-20 FS Routes 45N28, 45N89, 45N27

Jack T41N R10W S36 FS Routes 40N30, 40N82

T39N R9W S3, 4 East Fork Scott T40N R7 W Sections: 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 28, 30, 32 T41N R7W Sectins: 2, 11, 12, 13, 14, 22, 24, 26, 34, 36

FS Routes 40N03, 40N08, 41N03, 41N08

RRR T40N R10W S11, 14, 15, 16, 22, 23 FS routes 40N54, 40N35, 40N43 Butler T7E R10N S15 FS Route 10N05 Eddy LSR T38N R11W S2-5, 8-10, 17-19

T38N R12W S1-3, 9-16, 22-24 T39N R10W S2-10, 15-21, 29-31 T39N R11W S1-18, 20-29, 32-36 T39N R12W S11-14, 23-25, 36 T40N R10W S3-5, 8-11, 13-35 T40N R11W S24-27, 34-36 T41N R10W S2-5, 8-17, 20-24, 26- 29, 31-34 T42N R10W S28-29, 32-35.

FS Route 39, 39N23, 39N20, Petersburg Pines T37N R11W 3-12, 14-18 T38N R25W S25

1E003, 38N01, 38N16, 38N27

Nearby communities include Sawyers Bar, Cecilville, Callahan, 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.

3. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance of this project is from Task Order Award through February 1, 2023.

4. SPECIFIC WORK REQUIREMENT:

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

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 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)

• 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 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.

No site visit planned.

6. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY:

Description Location Remarks

Approved firing devices with fuel

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. Maps

2. Fire Plan

3. Wage Determination

Section V

8. EVALUATION CRITERIA:

Price is the only factor to be considered for award.