SOW_Miller_Restoration_Project_2021_FINAl.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

Klamath Basin NWRC Restoration of WRP, Anderson Unit of Miller Island Wildlife Area Partners for Fish and Wildlife

Klamath Basin NWRC May 12, 2021

1. GENERAL:

1.1 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program has a requirement for construction associated with the “Restoration of Hydrology” at the Miller Island WRP (Wetland Reserve Program) at Miller Island State Wildlife Area (T29S; R8E; Sec 35, 38) (Figure 1).

1.2 Purpose: The purpose of this work is for construction associated with the “Restoration of Hydrology” at the Miller Island WRP at Miller Island State Wildlife Area in October-December 2021.

1.3 Contractor qualifications: Contractors shall 1) have access to all necessary equipment for completing all activities described in the “Miller Island WRP Hydro Restoration” Engineering Specifications as well as the associated Construction Drawings and Specification (CS-ORs) Documents and any other documents or materials included by reference. These documents included by reference include (but are not limited to): the “Miller Island WRP Hydro Restoration” Drawings, as well as any Job Sheets or other documents included by reference; 2) have the ability to purchase all materials associated with this work, 3) have the capability to complete this restoration within 30-60 days following the initiation of construction activities, and

4) have the capability to provide before and after photographs of all work that is conducted. Note:

Practice Standard 327, Conservation Cover, which is mentioned in CS-OR-231 is not a component of this project. However, Practices Standard 342, Critical Area Planting, is included.

1.4 Required Experience and Qualifications: 1) demonstrated experience performing extensive earthwork in remote parts of Oregon; 2) has worked on > two large earth work project exceeding 20,000–cy (cubic yards) of material, with a project cost > $250,000; and 3) demonstrated experience building large wetland restoration projects in the Pacific Northwest. In addition, the contractor must submit a list of projects that they have worked on for the last five years, including project cost, duration, scope of work, and any other relevant information.

2. PLACE/DELIVERY AND PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

2.1 Place of performance: the Miller Island WRP at Miller Island State Wildlife Area is located at T29S; R8E; Sec 35, 38 (Figure 1). At no time will funding be used to conduct restoration work activities on lands under the other jurisdiction (i.e. Cities of Klamath Falls, BLM, CDFW, State and/or Federals Refuges, etc.).

2.2 The contract window shall be from approximately October 1st, 2021 to December 15th, 2021.

Precise date(s) will be specified by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in conjunction with the contractor, in order to coordinate other restoration activities occurring at the project site during these periods.

2.3 The project must follow all activities described in the “Miller Island WRP Hydro Restoration” Drawings, the Construction Drawings and Specification Documents, and any other documents included by reference within either documents.

2.4 Normal FWS duty hours are Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. In the event of emergencies, the Vendor shall provide contact information. Emergency/Miscellaneous maintenance functions may be required to be scheduled during non-duty hours due to the nature of the work or specific scheduling requirements

2.5 FWS Non-duty hours include weeknights, weekends, and Government holidays.

3. SCOPE:

3.1 The project will include the entire hydrological restoration at Miller Island WRP. The project must follow all activities described in the “Miller Island WRP Hydro Restoration” Drawings, the Construction Drawings and Specification Documents, and anything included by reference within either documents. Project activities described in these documents include, but are not limited to:

the West Levee Plan & Diversion Structure; the North Levee Removal; South Levee Reconstruction; a Swale; as well as Macro- and Micro-Topography.

3.2 West Levee Plan & Diversion Structure – see Sheets 6 & 7 in the “Miller Island WRP Hydro Restoration” Drawings document, and anything other documents included by reference. Note:

The project must follow all activities described in the “Miller Island WRP Hydro Restoration” Drawings, the Construction Drawings and Specification Documents, and anything included by reference within either documents.

3.3 the North Levee Removal - see Sheet 8 in the “Miller Island WRP Hydro Restoration” Drawings document, and anything other documents included by reference. Note: The project must follow all activities described in the “Miller Island WRP Hydro Restoration” Drawings, the Construction Drawings and Specification Documents, and anything included by reference within either documents.

3.4 South Levee Reconstruction – see Sheet 9 in the “Miller Island WRP Hydro Restoration” Drawings document, and anything other documents included by reference. Note: The project must follow all activities described in the “Miller Island WRP Hydro Restoration” Drawings, the Construction Drawings and Specification Documents, and anything included by reference within either documents.

3.5 Swale – see Sheet 10 in the “Miller Island WRP Hydro Restoration” Drawings document, and anything other documents included by reference. Note: The project must follow all activities described in the “Miller Island WRP Hydro Restoration” Drawings, the Construction Drawings and Specification Documents, and anything included by reference within either documents.

3.6 Macro- and Micro-Topography – see Sheets 11 & 12 in the “Miller Island WRP Hydro Restoration” Drawings document, and anything other documents included by reference. Note:

The project must follow all activities described in the “Miller Island WRP Hydro Restoration” Drawings, the Construction Drawings and Specification Documents, and anything included by reference within either documents.

4. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE:

4.1 The contractor will be evaluated as detailed herein. All work included in the contract specifications shall be subject to inspections by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at periodic intervals during performance of this contract. Final acceptance shall be based upon satisfactory completion of the work in accordance with the specifications on a task-by-task basis.

5. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS/INFORMATION:

5.1 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service shall provide maps of specific contract activities, upon request.

No government furnished equipment or materials will be provided except for the “Miller Island WRP Hydro Restoration” Drawings as well as the Construction Drawings and Specification Documents and any other documents or materials included by reference.

COORDINATOR:

Dustin Taylor, Partners Biologist Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex 4009 Hill Road Tulelake, CA 96134 Phone: 530-667-8312

FAX: 530-667-8337

Cell: 541-891-2163 (preferred) Email: dustin_taylor@fws.gov

Point of Contact (Administrative):

LaDel J Bonham Administrative Officer Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex 4009 Hill Road Tulelake, CA 9613

Figure 1. Location of Miller Island WRP in Klamath County, Oregon.