SOW_Tree_Cutting_Lange_and_Rolland_Rainwater_Basin_WMD.pdf
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- 140FS226Q0172
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This is a Statement of Work for mechanical tree cutting and piling services at two Waterfowl Production Areas (WPAs) managed by the Rainwater Basin Wetland Management District in south central Nebraska. The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, and supervision to complete the project in compliance with applicable codes and US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) protocols. Work is scheduled to begin October 1, 2026, and must be completed within 90 days, with standard working hours Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The scope of work includes identifying and cutting trees (excluding plum, dogwood, and sumac shrubs) as close to flush with ground as possible at both the Lange WPA (80-acre upland portion in Clay County) and Rolland WPA (72-acre upland portion in Fillmore County). All stumps must be treated with FWS-approved herbicide except for cedar trees. Cut trees must be piled in approximately 15-foot tall piles with 50-foot diameters, located at least 100 yards interior from property boundary lines and not in wetland areas. Pile locations will be identified by FWS staff prior to project start. The contractor must have commercial land management experience with tree cutting and piling, maintain active SAM.gov registration, and follow all federal, state, and local codes plus FWS safety and operational protocols. FWS will provide site access and evaluation, with both areas remaining open to approved public use activities, including fall hunting seasons. Points of contact are Jessica Bolser (Station Manager, 308-293-7307, Jessica_bolser@fws.gov) and Brad Krohn (Project Leader, 308-216-3695, Brad_krohn@fws.gov).
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140FS226Q0172 Mechanical Tree Cutting – Lange and Rolland WPAs Page 1 of 3 Rainwater Basin Wetland Management District
Statement of Work
1. General
Summary.
The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, and supervision necessary to perform mechanical tree cutting and piling in project areas at Lange WPA in Clay County, NE and Rolland WPA in Fillmore County, NE. Work shall comply with all applicable codes and US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) protocols.
Contractor Qualifications.
• Must have experience with commercial land management that includes identifying, cutting and piling trees.
• Maintain active registration in SAM.gov.
• Follow federal, state, and local codes.
• Follow all FWS safety, security, and operational protocols.
2. Place of Performance & Period of Performance
Work Locations:
Rainwater Basin Wetland Management District, south central Nebraska
• Lange Waterfowl Production Area (WPA): NE S23 T7N R5W, located approximately 2 miles south of Sutton, NE in Clay County. The project area is the 80 acre upland portion of the 160 acre WPA. (see map)
• Rolland Waterfowl Production Area (WPA): SW S7 T7N R4W, located approximately 1.5 miles southeast of Sutton, NE in Fillmore County. The project area is the 72 acre upland portion of the 128 acre WPA. (see map)
Performance Period:
Begins upon October 1, 2026. Complete within 90 days.
Working Hours:
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Non-duty hours:
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Evenings, weekends, and Federal holidays. New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King JR’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day).
3. Scope of Work
• Identify trees for cutting and piling
a. All trees should be cut, except for the following shrubs: plum, dogwood, and sumac.
b. The project areas include trees found in the ROW and parking lots
c. Any trees found growing in the barbed wire of the boundary line fence should be excluded.
• Cut all trees as close to flush with ground as possible
• Treat all stumps with herbicide (except cedar). Herbicide must be approved by US
Fish and Wildlife Service prior to use.
• Pile trees in piles. Size of piles: approximately 15 feet tall, and 50 feet in diameter. All piles must be located at least 100 yards interior from the property boundary line.
Piles may not be placed in the wetland. US Fish and Wildlife Service staff will meet with contractor at site prior to beginning project to identify pile locations.
5. Data Management Plan: N/A
6. GFE/GFI Government Furnished Equipment/Information:
Government will provide site access and any available system documentation. Both areas are open to approved public use activities during the performance period, including hunting. Fall hunting seasons include waterfowl, deer, and upland game.
7. Evaluation & Acceptance
Evaluation will be completed by US Fish and Wildlife Service staff.
8. Quality Control / Quality Assurance
Contractors shall maintain industry standards.
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9. Points of Contact
9.1 Technical Coordinator:
Jessica Bolser Station Manager Rainwater Basin Wetland Management District
73746 V RD
Funk, NE 68940 308-293-7307 Jessica_bolser@fws.gov
9.2 Secondary Point of Contact:
Brad Krohn Project Leader Rainwater Basin Wetland Management District
73746 V RD
Funk, NE 68940 308-216-3695 Brad_krohn@fws.gov http://?
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