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Statement of Work (SOW)

Clean and Inspect Culverts – Pine Island District Statement of Work EVER #320674 Page 1

EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK

Pine Island District

40001 State Road 9336 Homestead, FL 33034

Clean and Inspect Culverts

EVER PMIS #320674

December 2024

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

SOUTHEAST REGION

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1. PARK INTRODUCTION

2. PROJECT INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW

3. REQUIRED SERVICES

4. SPECIAL CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

5. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, MATERIALS & SUPPLIES

6. WORKING HOURS

7. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

8. SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

9. QUALITY ASSURANCE

10. MOTOR VEHICLE & TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

11. EMPLOYEE BADGES/PARKING

12. REPLACEMENT OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE FOR SECURITY REASONS

13. NON‐PAYMENT FOR ADDITIONAL WORK

14. CONFLICT OF INTEREST

15. CONTRACTOR’S PROPOSAL PACKAGE REQUIREMENTS

16. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS LIST (POST‐AWARD)

17. INSPECTION

18. ATTACHMENTS

Acronyms AWPA American Wood Preservers Association CLR Cultural Landscape Report CO Contracting Officer COR Contracting Officer’s Representative CQC Contractor Quality Control DSC Denver Service Center EVER Everglades National Park HSR Historic Structure Reports IAW In Accordance With NPS National Park Service PA Project Architect PE Project Engineer PM Project Manager PMIS Project Management Information System RFP Request for Proposal SOW Statement of Work

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Clean and Inspect Pine Island Culverts

1. PARK INTRODUCTION

With the support of many early conservationists, scientists, and other advocates, Everglades National Park was established in 1947 to conserve the natural landscape and prevent further degradation of its land, plants, and animals. Although the captivation of the Everglades has mostly stemmed from its unique ecosystem, an alluring human story of the Everglades is deeply interwoven with its endless marshes, dense mangroves, towering palms, alligator holes, and tropical fauna. Various groups and people navigated through and wrestled with the watery landscape to make it home, and even to exploit its natural wonder at times. On these lands you can discover more about the Native Americans that existed and thrived; the agricultural development and drainage of the Everglades; the people and groups who advocated for the conservation of the area; the Everglades’ role in United States War efforts;

the preservation and restoration work that continues today; and much more.

2. PROJECT INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW

This project will conduct routine maintenance to preserve the hydraulic conduits (culverts) that transport water beneath the roadways located in the Everglades National Park. The culvert system in Pine Island contains 110 structures ranging between 12” – 48” in diameter and 32’ – 87’ in length. After maintenance has been performed, each culvert shall be inspected via camera throughout its entire length and a comprehensive inspection report shall be generated.

Culverts are unique & vital structures that represent a significant part of the Everglades roadway infrastructure. Many are currently in a state of disrepair or experiencing reduced functionality due to sediment and debris clogs. Others may be outdated due to changes in surrounding terrain and runoff conditions. Culverts must be inspected regularly to ensure functional hydraulic performance and structural adequacy.

3. REQUIRED SERVICES

The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, and equipment to clean and inspect 110 culverts identified by street/road in Appendix A. Scope of work includes:

1. Removal of all sediment, vegetation, and debris that could clog the system to inhibit water flow. All lengths and diameters listed in Appendix A shall be verified and confirmed during the performance of this work.

2. All sediment, vegetation, and debris removed shall be placed in an appropriate disposal container and not collected in piles on the National Park Service property. Containers shall be covered when not in use and always overnight. Debris piles create an unnatural attractant for wildlife such as snakes that can be dangerous to personnel. All sediment, vegetation, and debris shall be disposed of offsite.

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3. All culverts shall be cleaned via jetting method. Jetting nozzle shall be primarily comprised of rear nozzles to minimize the potential for harming or injuring wildlife. The nozzle shall be approved for use by the COR before mobilizing to the job site via submittal review.

4. Once cleaning is complete, each culvert shall be inspected via camera along its entire length and current condition shall be documented in an inspection report. At a minimum, inspection shall identify undermining, joint failure, and structural integrity deficiencies.

5. The inspection report shall include photos, quantity takeoff, and cost estimate for repair

& mitigation work. It shall also include invert elevations and as-built profiles for each culvert structure listed in Attachment A. A separate tabular file that consolidates the physical attributes of all culverts into a single document shall be provided in addition to the as-built documentation.

6. Access to both ends of each culvert shall be cleared of all vegetation and debris to the mudline by a maximum 15’semicircle outside the culvert openings to allow unobstructed personnel access following the cleaning. The existing mudline elevation SHALL NOT be disturbed.

7. All culverts shall be inspected for the presence of wildlife before starting any cleaning, clearing, inspection, or survey activity. Wildlife presence surveys shall be conducted by a qualified Biological Monitor before the start of any activity at EVERY culvert. If work stops or the culvert is left unattended for any period, the Biological Monitor shall re-survey the location before restarting any work activity. If any wildlife is encountered during the performance of this scope of work, the Biological Monitor shall be allowed to encourage non-threatened or endangered (T&E) species from the pipe culverts. If any T&E species are present, the monitor must contact NPS Biological Resources for permission, assistance, or guidance before disturbing the animal in any way. In most cases, it will be recommended that the contractor move on to a different culvert, to allow sufficient time for NPS to assess & respond to the contractor’s T&E species removal request. See Attachment C for Biological Monitor qualification requirements.

8. If any wildlife is disturbed or encouraged to leave a culvert in the performance of this contract, the Biological Monitor shall document each encounter via a log sheet and submit the results weekly.

9. All spoil material will be required to be stored in a covered dumpster and hauled off-site each day. Dump trucks will be removed each night.

10. Staging locations for this project have been provided to the contractor as Attachment I.

The contractor will be given no more than two staging areas at a time. Each staging area will provide 1,000 SF of parking for equipment and trailers.

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The culverts are situated throughout the Pine Island District located at:

40001 State Road 9336 Homestead, FL 33034

4. SPECIAL CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

An on-site pre-services meeting is required prior to mobilizing to execute the project requirements. Contractor shall initiate meeting invitation with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) at least 7-days in advance.

The contractor shall initiate and support bi-weekly meetings in the field with the COR and other key stakeholders to discuss project schedule and field activity coordination to ensure key milestones are being communicated; the goal of this meeting is to ensure National Park Service (NPS) personnel are available to support when required. At a minimum, the site Superintendent and Biological Monitor shall be in attendance for the contractor. The COR will determine required NPS personnel attendance requirements.

Protect other elements and finishes of the existing infrastructure from damage during the execution of this SOW. Damage to property resulting from the execution of this contract work shall be corrected at the Contractor’s expense.

Adhere to stipulations imposed by the Everglades National Park Compliance office included in Attachment D: Everglades Compliance Division Requirements.

Submittals are required for this contract; the contractor shall refer to Section 16 - SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS LIST for details.

Use of Site: Limit use of the premises to the area immediately adjacent to the work site.

Do not disturb portions of the site beyond the work area.

Preservation of Natural Features: Prevent damage to natural surroundings. Restore damaged areas, repairing or replacing damaged trees and plants, at no additional expense to the Government.

Preservation of Cultural Resources: No known archeological resources are in this work area. If previously unknown archeological resources are discovered during the work of this project, the Contractor will immediately stop work at the discovery and notify the Contracting Officer. An equitable adjustment will be made following the Changes clause of the contract if necessary.

Start of Work Notification: At least two weeks before the start of on-site work, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer of the intended start date. This will allow government personnel to conduct a final review of the work site for any resource issues before the start of the services.

Threatened and Endangered Species: The following threatened or endangered species could be encountered in the project area: Wood Storks, Eastern Indigo Snakes, Bonneted Bats, Florida Panthers, and American Crocodiles.

All sightings of these species shall be reported to the Contracting Officer. When an endangered species is present or observed on the work site, work shall be postponed until the individuals leave the area.

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Follow the Standard Protection Measures for the Eastern Indigo Snake published by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, on March 23, 2021. It has been included as Attachment E.

At the beginning of each day, all culverts experiencing work that day shall be inspected for the presence of Eastern Indigo Snakes or other wildlife.

Non-native species: To prevent the spread of non-native species into the park, the Contractor shall do the following:

1. Any equipment brought to the site shall be cleaned of any foreign material that could contain non-native plants, seeds, animals or noxious weeks.

2. All materials (including fill dirt and aggregates) shall be free of non-native invasive plants and animals, and noxious weeds.

Install silt fence downhill from all earth-disturbing activities to prevent runoff.

Install necessary fence, barricade, or otherwise to block off the immediate work area to prevent unauthorized entry by visitors or NPS staff.

5. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, MATERIALS & SUPPLIES

The are no government-furnished property, materials, or supplies associated with this project.

6. WORKING HOURS

The contractor shall complete on-site work during normal business hours of 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. The contractor shall coordinate a specific on-site work schedule with the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) via the approved project schedule. While on-site, the COR may be reached by mobile phone during normal business hours. Any requests to work outside of normal business hours shall be date-specific and shall be pre-approved by both the CO and

COR.

7. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Work shall be completed within 150 days after the award is distributed. Work is authorized following the period of performance that will be established in the contract.

8. SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

Contractor shall develop a Hazard Analysis & Safety Plan for the project and assign a safety officer to monitor and enforce it. Refer to the Submittal Section of this document for additional details.

Personnel shall wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). PPE shall meet the requirements of NIOSH and ANSI.

Contractor shall comply with pertinent provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), and state, and local safety laws.

Contractor shall comply with pertinent Environmental Protection Agency laws and regulations.

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The Park safety officer shall have the authority to issue restraint, or a stop work order to the contractor when violations or unsafe acts are present and threaten Government and contractor employees or damage to Government property.

Contractor shall immediately report to the CO, COR, and Park Safety Officer all accidents resulting in employee injury or death or damage to property while performing this contract.

9. QUALITY ASSURANCE

The Contractor shall provide daily reports of the service activity. The form of the report is up to the Contractor, but the report shall include the following information:

Date Project Title and Contract Number Contractor’s name and On-site Superintendent’s name General description of weather and ground conditions Number of employees (including sub-contractors) working on-site. Employees shall be listed by job categories.

List of equipment working on-site.

Description of work performed Any issues arising including disputes, unforeseen circumstances, differing site conditions, delays, accidents, etc.

Reports shall be e-mailed to the Contracting Officer weekly.

10. MOTOR VEHICLE & TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

Contracted employees operating motor vehicles shall possess a valid driver's license. Driver and vehicle permit, licenses, registrations, and proof of insurance shall be always maintained in the vehicle and made available upon request. Contracted employees shall comply with all federal, state, and county laws and regulations while working within Everglades National Park. This includes but is not limited to 36 CFR Chapter 1, and the Everglades National Park Superintendent's Compendium.

11. EMPLOYEE BADGES/PARKING

All Contractor employees shall comply with parking procedures published for the park.

Contractor employees shall return any park-issued personal or vehicle identification badges immediately upon termination of employment or completion of this contract.

12. REPLACEMENT OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE FOR SECURITY REASONS

The Government retains the right to request removal of the Contractor’s employee(s), regardless of prior clearances.

13. NON-PAYMENT FOR ADDITIONAL WORK

Any additional Contractor performed services not specified in contract, either at its own volition or at the request of an individual other than a warranted CO, shall be performed at

EVER #320674 Page 8 the financial risk of the Contractor. Only a warranted CO is authorized to bind the Government to a change in specifications, contract terms, or conditions.

14. CONFLICT OF INTEREST

The contractor shall not employ off-duty CORs or other Government employees if such employment would create a conflict of interest (COI) or be contrary to the policies contained in COI directives.

15. CONTRACTOR’S PROPOSAL PACKAGE REQUIREMENTS

The following deliverables are required to be submitted with an offer in response to this

SOW.

Total Cost for the Project Proposal Price breakdown of the Project Proposal as specified in Section 3, of this document.

Any additional FAR requirements as specified by the CO (i.e.: Insurances, etc.)

16. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS LIST (POST-AWARD)

The contractor shall submit a post-site visit “Summary of Work” document to the COR for review at least 14 days before the proposed services start date. The Summary of Work document shall be a description of the work described by the Contractor which includes any activities omitted from the original scope of work contained herein.

Contractor shall provide a list of equipment being utilized to conduct the work and a work plan that details means and methods for cleaning the culverts.

Contractor Hazard Analysis & Safety Plan and qualifications of safety person.

Contractor’s Debris Disposal Plan: The plan shall include a description of the proposed procedures to transport all debris, methods to reduce the potential for introduction of invasive species into the park, proposed debris receiving site, and documentation methods.

Initial Project Schedule and monthly updates with baseline markers.

Inclement Weather Plan Contractor’s Contract Modification Request Form and example procedures for submission and justification.

Use Attachment D: Submittal Form for all submittals. Anticipate a 14-day government review period for all submittals.

See attachment E: List of Required Submittals to Develop Official Project Submittal

Register. Submittal Register is due within 10 days of the Award.

17. INSPECTION

The Government will conduct periodic inspections during contract performance. Inspections shall be both random and at identified milestones during the project. These milestones shall be identified during the project schedule submittal and approval procedure. There shall also be a Final Inspection upon project completion. Final payment shall only be processed upon confirming that all noted Contractor performance deficiencies identified during the Final

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Inspection have been satisfactorily corrected. A release of claims shall be submitted with the final invoice.

Before scheduling the final inspection, remove all tools, equipment, surplus materials, and rubbish. At the time of final inspection, the project shall be thoroughly clean and ready for use.

Submit written certification that the project, or designated portion of the project, is substantially complete, and request in writing a final inspection. The Contracting Officer will perform an inspection within 10 days of receipt of the request. If the project is determined to be substantially complete, the Contracting Officer will prepare a list of deficiencies to be corrected before final acceptance and issue a Letter of Substantial Completion.

18. ATTACHMENTS

Attachment A: Culvert Location Table Attachment B: Site Drawing Attachment C: Biological Monitor Requirements / Qualifications Attachment D: Everglades National Park Everglades Compliance Division Requirements Attachment E: Standard Protections for Eastern Indigo Snake Attachment F: Submittal Form Attachment G: List of Required Submittals Attachment H: Staging Area Locations

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10 SR9336-7 at grade GPS 25.39424891540 -80.58796130600 11 SR9336-8 at grade GPS 25.39468741480 -80.58984365430 12 SR9336-9 at grade GPS 25.39482215420 -80.59103005910 13 SR9336-10 at grade GPS 25.39555915440 -80.59361315730 14 SR9336-11 at grade GPS 25.39620310570 -80.59495000740 15 SR9336-12 at grade GPS 25.39687807890 -80.59626542830 16 SR9336-13 at grade GPS 25.39751202600 -80.59748090080

17 SR9336-14 at grade GPS 25.39823259560 -80.59888491660 Cultural Resource Site - Require 72 hour notice prior to start

18 SR9336-15 at grade GPS 25.39893028920 -80.60023037050 Cultural Resource Site - Require 72 hour notice prior to start

19 SR9336-16 at grade GPS 25.39961401550 -80.60154070670 20 SR9336-17 at grade GPS 25.40028776950 -80.60285069570 21 SR9336-18 at grade GPS 25.40141620510 -80.60501918720 22 SR9336-19/TS20 at grade GPS 25.40369970090 -80.60943931870 23 SR9336-20/TS21 at grade GPS 25.40451117970 -80.61099965240 24 SR9336-180/TS21A at grade GPS 25.40479460500 -80.61153134180 25 SR9336-21/TS22 at grade GPS 25.40506364690 -80.61206764620 26 SR9336-22/TS23 at grade GPS 25.40631981870 -80.61439893510

27 SR9336-23 GPS 25.41279822940 -80.62698118830

28 SR9336-24 GPS 25.41745358940 -80.63976791850

29 SR9336-25 GPS 25.41714805770 -80.65036944760

30 SR9336-26 GPS 25.41701678730 -80.66307268700

31 SR9336-27 GPS 25.42051384220 -80.67571751980

32 SR9336-28 GPS 25.42267331730 -80.67957932970

33 SR9336-29 GPS 25.43633589750 -80.69924414740

34 SR9336-30 GPS 25.43727964320 -80.70691924720

35 SR9336-31 GPS 25.43639844440 -80.71474028610

36 SR9336-32 GPS 25.43355340000 -80.73017956870

37 SR9336-33 GPS 25.43292099610 -80.74283978140

38 SR9336-34 GPS 25.43350330420 -80.74839521970

39 SR9336-35 GPS 25.43368148820 -80.74999352620

40 SR9336-36 GPS 25.43380359440 -80.75302257640

41 SR9336-37 GPS 25.43361912910 -80.75605711470

42 SR9336-38 GPS 25.43309053470 -80.75934606760

43 SR9336-39 GPS 25.43240159540 -80.76197280820

44 SR9336-40 GPS 25.43127319100 -80.76506610750

45 SR9336-41 GPS 25.43009583640 -80.76748066210

46 SR9336-42 GPS 25.42856749800 -80.77000278530

47 SR9336-43 GPS 25.42680429310 -80.77233954190

48 SR9336-44 GPS 25.42479499810 -80.77447546980

49 SR9336-45 GPS 25.42267151560 -80.77633668970

50 SR9336-46 GPS 25.42032560910 -80.77797730070

51 SR9336-47 GPS 25.41830504530 -80.77923327430

52 SR9336-48 GPS 25.41590551130 -80.78073602640

53 SR9336-49 GPS 25.41331242490 -80.78244277910

54 SR9336-50 GPS 25.41100282040 -80.78406134600

55 SR9336-51 GPS 25.40872980950 -80.78575365340

56 SR9336-52 GPS 25.40649842890 -80.78753341010

57 SR9336-53 GPS 25.40431337370 -80.78936770390

58 SR9336-54 GPS 25.40217017790 -80.79130089780

59 SR9336-55 GPS 25.40008487630 -80.79328888040

60 SR9336-56 GPS 25.39137847780 -80.80228884930

61 SR9336-57 GPS 25.38336961890 -80.80918134150

62 SR9336-58 GPS 25.37631334920 -80.81392760440

63 SR9336-59 GPS 25.36961402090 -80.81745941190

64 SR9336-60 GPS 25.36341599100 -80.82001220020

65 SR9336-61 GPS 25.35283299360 -80.82106635750

66 SR9336-62 GPS 25.34986597340 -80.82028959140

67 SR9336-63 GPS 25.34742587650 -80.81924139190

68 SR9336-64 GPS 25.34464115340 -80.81753621530

69 SR9336-65 GPS 25.34266611070 -80.81591526610

70 RR-1 GPS 25.38944591340 -80.62380757180

71 RR-2 GPS 25.38944017740 -80.63564443310

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75 RR-6 GPS 25.38938991890 -80.67266778730

76 RR-7 GPS 25.38940343510 -80.67882716950

77 Pine Island Road 1 GPS 25.38927323640 -80.58946935410 78 Pine Island Road 2 GPS 25.38849302990 -80.59025187980 79 Pine Island Road 3 GPS 25.38697714970 -80.59188113850 80 Royal Palm Road culvert 2 At stream grade GPS 25.40322031740 -80.61537371480 81 Royal Palm Road culvert 1 At stream grade GPS 25.40465085290 -80.61447641440 82 Royal Palm Road culvert 3 At stream grade GPS 25.40111390370 -80.61650674310 83 Royal Palm Road culvert 4 At Stream grade GPS 25.39941088240 -80.61713085810 84 Royal Palm Road culvert 5 At stream grade GPS 25.39643119050 -80.61769470000 85 Royal Palm Road culvert 6 At stream grade GPS 25.39504163670 -80.61777138290 86 Royal Palm Road Culvert 7 GPS 25.39365919840 -80.61765237740 87 Pine Island Road culvert 8 GPS 25.39205180270 -80.61714232120 88 Royal Palm Road culvert 9 At stream grade GPS 25.39094051670 -80.61625278810 89 Royal Palm Road culvert 10 At stream grade GPS 25.38993352080 -80.61524399790 90 Royal Palm Road culvert 11 At stream grade GPS 25.38907582010 -80.61403247750 91 Royal Palm Road culvert 12 At stream grade GPS 25.38826213490 -80.61285462190 92 Royal Palm Road culvert 13 At stream grade GPS 25.38725064500 -80.61165908060 93 Royal Palm Road culvert 14 At stream grade GPS 25.38605557520 -80.61106173690 94 Royal Palm Road culvert 15 At stream grade GPS 25.38469432750 -80.61080567760 95 Nike Missile Road 1 GPS 25.37226334510 -80.68910558090 96 Nike Missile Road 2 GPS 25.37080386630 -80.68653718840 97 Pa-Hay-Okee Road culvert 1 At stream grade GPS 25.42839681160 -80.77134493030 98 Pa-Hay-Okee Road culvert 2 At stream grade GPS 25.43108852290 -80.77458027630 99 Pa-Hay-Okee Road culvert 3 At stream grade GPS 25.43228089430 -80.77732128580

100 Pa-Hay-Okee Road culvert 4 At stream grade GPS 25.43473101890 -80.78080977390 101 Pa-Hay-Okee Road culvert 5 GPS 25.43733642320 -80.78159481020 102 Pa-Hay-Okee Road culvert 6 At stream grade GPS 25.43936392230 -80.78198834510 103 Mahogany Hammock Road 1 GPS 25.34121946210 -80.81501299850 104 Mahogany Hammock Road 2 GPS 25.33925095900 -80.81769842830 105 Mahogany Hammock Road 3 GPS 25.33745870810 -80.82178582620 106 Mahogany Hammock Road 4 GPS 25.33600834990 -80.82536572960 107 Mahogany Hammock Road 5 GPS 25.33385875000 -80.82851325100 108 Mahogany Hammock Road 6 GPS 25.33111296600 -80.83106205840 109 Mahogany Hammock Road 7 GPS 25.32839275090 -80.83259802120 110 Mahogany Hammock Road 8 GPS 25.32602857290 -80.83205865540

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BIOLOGICAL MONITOR

REQUIREMENTS /

QUALIFICATIONS

OB JECT IVE

The ideal candidate will have experience and knowledge of the ecology and species of the Florida Everglades. This includes a minimum of three years working with large reptiles in their natural habitat. Responsibilities will include daily construction compliance monitoring, wildlife disturbance tracking, and threatened and endangered species identification, and technical writing. Biological Monitors shall be always present on the work site when work is being performed.

E XPER IENC E

3+ years’ experience in the environmental field

Recent work history concentrated in the Florida Everglades

Excellent wildlife management skills that include large reptile handling, threatened & endangered species identification, and environmental compliance monitoring

Construction site experience

E DUC AT ION

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Natural Resource, or closely related field

COM MUNI CAT ION

Ability to communicate fluently in English verbally and in writing

RE FEREN CE S

Resume shall include (2) letters of reference that verify required experience

ATTACHMENT C: Biological Monitor Requirements

National Park Service

U.S. Department of the Interior

Barbara B. Culhane

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

March 23, 2021

The eastern indigo snake protection/education plan (Plan) below has been developed by the U.S.

Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in Florida and Georgia for use by applicants and their construction personnel. At least 30 days prior to any clearing/land alteration activities, the applicant shall notify the appropriate USFWS Field Office via e-mail that the Plan will be implemented as described below (North Florida Field Office: jaxregs@fws.gov; South Florida

Field Office: verobeach@fws.gov; Panama City Field Office: panamacity@fws.gov; Georgia

Field Office: gaesassistance@fws.gov). As long as the signatory of the e-mail certifies compliance with the below Plan (including use of the attached poster and brochure), no further written confirmation or approval from the USFWS is needed and the applicant may move forward with the project.

If the applicant decides to use an eastern indigo snake protection/education plan other than the approved Plan below, written confirmation or approval from the USFWS that the plan is adequate must be obtained. At least 30 days prior to any clearing/land alteration activities, the applicant shall submit their unique plan for review and approval. The USFWS will respond via e-mail, typically within 30 days of receiving the plan, either concurring that the plan is adequate or requesting additional information. A concurrence e-mail from the appropriate USFWS Field

Office will fulfill approval requirements.

The Plan materials should consist of: 1) a combination of posters and pamphlets (see Poster

Information section below); and 2) verbal educational instructions to construction personnel by supervisory or management personnel before any clearing/land alteration activities are initiated

(see Pre-Construction Activities and During Construction Activities sections below).

POSTER INFORMATION

Posters with the following information shall be placed at strategic locations on the construction site and along any proposed access roads (a final poster for Plan compliance, to be printed on

11 x 17in or larger paper and laminated, is attached):

DESCRIPTION: The eastern indigo snake is one of the largest non-venomous snakes in North

America, with individuals often reaching up to 8 feet in length. They derive their name from the glossy, blue-black color of their scales above and uniformly slate blue below. Frequently, they have orange to coral reddish coloration in the throat area, yet some specimens have been reported to only have cream coloration on the throat.

ATTACHMENT E: Eastern Indigo Snake Protection Measures

STANDARD PROTECTION MEASURES

FOR THE EASTERN INDIGO SNAKE

mailto:jaxregs@fws.gov mailto:verobeach@fws.gov mailto:panamacity@fws.gov

These snakes are not typically aggressive and will attempt to crawl away when disturbed.

Though indigo snakes rarely bite, they should NOT be handled.

SIMILAR SNAKES: The black racer is the only other solid black snake resembling the eastern indigo snake. However, black racers have a white or cream chin, thinner bodies, and

WILL BITE if handled.

LIFE HISTORY: The eastern indigo snake occurs in a wide variety of terrestrial habitat types throughout Florida and Georgia. Although they have a preference for uplands, they also utilize some wetlands and agricultural areas and often move seasonally between upland and lowland habitats, particularly in the northern portions of its range (North Florida and Georgia). Eastern indigo snakes will often seek shelter inside gopher tortoise burrows and other below- and above-ground refugia, such as other animal burrows, stumps, roots, and debris piles. Reliance on xeric sandhill habitats throughout the northern portion of the range in northern Florida and Georgia is due to the dependence on gopher tortoise burrows for shelter during winter. Breeding occurs during October through February. Females may lay from 4 - 12 white eggs as early as April through June, with young hatching in late July through October.

PROTECTION UNDER FEDERAL AND STATE LAW: The eastern indigo snake is classified as a Threatened species by both the USFWS and the Florida Fish and Wildlife

Conservation Commission. Taking of eastern indigo snakes is prohibited by the Endangered

Species Act without a permit is defined by the USFWS as an attempt to kill, harm, harass, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, trap, capture, collect, or engage in any such conduct. Penalties include a maximum fine of $25,000 for civil violations and up to

$50,000 and/or imprisonment for criminal offenses, if convicted.

Only individuals currently authorized through an issued Incidental Take Statement in association with a USFWS Biological Opinion, or by a Section 10(a)(1)(A) permit issued by the

USFWS, to handle an eastern indigo snake are allowed to do so.

IF YOU SEE A LIVE EASTERN INDIGO SNAKE ON THE SITE:

• Cease clearing activities and allow the live eastern indigo snake sufficient time to move away from the site without interference;

• Personnel must NOT attempt to touch or handle snake due to protected status.

• Take photographs of the snake, if possible, for identification and documentation purposes. Â

• Immediately notify supervisor or the applicants designated agent, and the appropriate USFWS office, with the location information and condition of the snake.

• If the snake is located in a vicinity where continuation of the clearing or construction activities will cause harm to the snake, the activities must halt until such time that a representative of the USFWS returns the call (within one day) with further guidance as to when activities may resume.

ATTACHMENT E: Eastern Indigo Snake Protection Measures

IF YOU SEE A DEAD EASTERN INDIGO SNAKE ON THE SITE:

• Cease clearing activities and immediately notify supervisor or the applicants designated agent, and the appropriate USFWS office, with the location information and condition of the snake.

• Take photographs of the snake, if possible, for identification and documentation purposes.

• Thoroughly soak the dead snake in water and then freeze the specimen. The appropriate wildlife agency will retrieve the dead snake.

Telephone numbers of USFWS Florida Field Offices to be contacted if a live or dead eastern indigo snake is encountered:

North Florida Field Office: (904) 731-3336

Panama City Field Office: (850) 769-0552

South Florida Field Office: (772) 562-3909

Georgia Field Office: (706) 613-9493

SERVICE ACTIVITIES

1. The applicant or designated agent will post educational posters in the office and throughout the Site, including any access roads. The posters must be clearly visible to all staff. A sample poster is attached.

2. Prior to the onset of activities, the applicant/designated agent will conduct a meeting with all staff (annually for multi-year projects) to discuss identification of the snake, its protected status, what to do if a snake is observed within the project area, and applicable penalties that may be imposed if state and/or federal regulations are violated. An educational brochure including color photographs of the snake will be given to each staff member in attendance and additional copies will be provided to the construction superintendent to make available in the on-site office (a final brochure for Plan compliance, to be printed double-sided on 8.5 x 11in paper and then properly folded, is attached). Â Photos of eastern indigo snakes may be accessed on

USFWS and/or FWC or GADNR websites.

3. Project staff will be informed that in the event that an eastern indigo snake (live or dead) is observed on the project site during activities, all such activities are to cease until the established procedures are implemented according to the Plan, which includes notification of the appropriate USFWS Field Office. The contact information for the USFWS is provided on the referenced posters and brochures.

DURING SERVICES ACTIVITIES

1. During initial site clearing activities, an onsite observer may be utilized to determine whether habitat conditions suggest a reasonable probability of an eastern indigo snake sighting

(example: discovery of snake sheds, tracks, lots of refugia and cavities present in the area of clearing activities, and presence of gopher tortoises and burrows).

2. If an eastern indigo snake is discovered during gopher tortoise relocation activities (i.e.

burrow excavation), the USFWS shall be contacted within one business day to obtain further guidance which may result in further project consultation.

3. Periodically during services activities, the applicants designated agent should visit the project area to observe the condition of the posters and Plan materials, and replace them as needed. Services personnel should be reminded of the instructions (above) as to what is expected if any eastern indigo snakes are seen.

POST SERVICES ACTIVITIES

Whether or not eastern indigo snakes are observed during services activities, a monitoring report should be submitted to the appropriate USFWS Field Office within 60 days of project completion. The report can be sent electronically to the appropriate USFWS e-mail address listed on page one of this Plan.

TRANSMITTAL - NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

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