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Natchez National Historical Park Natchez, MS

Statement of Work

Trees and Landscape Rehabilitation at Natchez Visitor Center

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

STATEMENT OF WORK

1. SCOPE

The contractor shall provide all equipment and services necessary to remove selected trees, trim others, prune and clean affected areas per attached site map and reference notes.

2. BACKGROUND

Natchez National Historical Park preserves the sites and structures associated with all the peoples of Natchez, from the earliest times to the modern era. The city of Natchez is recognized as historically and culturally significant by its designation of 13 national historic landmarks, 8 National Register of Historic Places districts, and a UNESCO site. The park preserves sites and structures from the age of exploration and beyond that tell stories of early inhabitants, exploration, attacks, slavery, and freedmen.

The Natchez Visitor Center, constructed in 1998, is positioned at the head of the Mississippi River Bridge in Adams, County, Mississippi. The Natchez Visitor Center is headquarters for the Natchez National Historical Park, along with serving as a Mississippi Welcome Center offering park information, exhibits, a gift shop, and short films about the history of Natchez.

The site showcases U.S. history in the south from territorial times to pre and post-civil war times and hosts over twenty events annually with a five-year average of over 218,000 visitors.

The Park has designated trees for complete removal and others for trimming/pruning to promote overall health and appearance. Only qualified arborists and those with sensitivity and/or training with historic trees will work on living trees. Trees that have died, are standing dead, or have fallen over shall be removed. Dead/fallen limbs and debris shall be removed throughout the landscape.

3. PROJECT SCOPE

1. The Contractor shall furnish all equipment and sufficient personnel for selected maintenance and all related incidental work as in accordance with the bid schedule and statement of services stated herein. Therefore, any items not specifically noted, but necessary for performance in accordance with accepted industry standards, shall be furnished under this contract.

2. Contractor will provide all road signs and markers per DOT standards, to allow safe passage of visitors and employees.

3. Trees shall be cut flat and as close to ground as possible with no mechanical grinding of stumps unless specifically noted otherwise.

4. Grounds shall be smooth and free of equipment ruts, felling marks, and removal voids upon work completion and restored to previous elevations prior to work defined in this contract.

5. All equipment, material and waste removed or generated by work of this contract shall be properly disposed of offsite by the contractor. Contractor shall be responsible for security of equipment used.

6. Contractor shall verify the quantity of materials needed to complete the task identified in this statement of work (SOW).

7. Contractor shall provide a work site and environment that is safe for employees, for visitors to the Park, and NPS staff. The work area shall be cordoned off (if necessary) and secure.

8. Contractor shall leave the worksite clean and free of construction debris.

9. All work shall be performed Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm. No work will be performed on weekends or federal holidays without prior approval.

10. Contractor and employee parking and equipment storage areas shall be designated by the

Park. No company signs shall be installed on government property. Smoking and eating will be performed in areas designated by the Park. Employees shall wear appropriate clothing at all times.

11. Contractors shall notify NPS staff of scheduled site visits to ensure access to secure areas.

12. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site. Prior to commencement of the project, the Park staff will identify for the contractor potential utilities. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities (including those that are the property of a third party), resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and bill the contractor for any costs which may be incurred. Contractor is responsible for contacting Mississippi 811 to locate water, sewer or other utilities.

13. All tree limbs to be trimmed to provide for a clear 7’-0” dimension from the bottoms of limbs to ground throughout property.

4. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Professional Qualifications:

A. All work shall be under the direction and general supervision of an Arborist(s) certified by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) who possess verifiable experience and technical competence in tree physiology, identification, diagnosis of disorders, and current tree care and safety practices in accordance with accepted industry standards. The Arborist shall be the primary contact with the Government's technical representative (COR) and shall be responsible for controlling the quality of work and inspecting all completed work to ensure that contract performance requirements are met.

B. An experienced Crew Supervisor(s) shall be present at all times while work is being performed. Said experienced supervisors(s) shall have verifiable work experience as a full- time direct supervisor of shade tree maintenance and climbing work crews.

C. All work around power lines shall be performed by Certified Line Clearance Tree

Trimmers in accordance with OSHA 229 CF 1910.269, 1910.331 and ANSI Z133.1- 1994.

D. All tree workers shall, through related training and on the job experience, be familiar with the technical aspects and hazards of tree maintenance work and equipment used in such operations. All tree workers shall abide by any code of ethics or professional conduct established by the National Arborist Association and the International Society of Arboriculture.

E. A list of all crew supervisors and tree workers anticipated as part of the work crews as well as their position (ie: certified line clearance tree trimmers, qualified tree trimmers, tree trimmer trainees, and ground personnel not responsible for trimming trees), affiliation with the company, and related training and on the job experience of historic trees shall be submitted.

5. EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

A. All equipment shall meet all federal OSHA, state and local safety requirements and shall be properly licensed. This includes equipment such as bucket trucks, aerial lifts, chipper trucks, wood trucks, etc. which may be needed to correctly perform tree pruning and removal in accordance with the statement of services stated herein.

B. A list of the equipment anticipated for use shall be submitted and include the make, model and year manufactured, tag #, if applicable, and date of last inspection.

C. The name or logo of the contractor shall be clearly displayed on all trucks used on the job.

D. Equipment use, transportation, and routes on park property shall be pre-approved before execution. Contractor shall delineate path to work areas to COR for approval prior to performing work. Ground conditions (wet areas, sensitive areas, park operations, events, etc.) may affect equipment use on the property.

F. All equipment and vehicles entering into NPS units shall be free of mud, soil, weeds, seeds, other living organisms and other such debris that could contain or hold seeds or other propagules. The Contractor shall thoroughly wash all equipment before entry to NPS units. The NPS reserves the right to reject equipment that is dirty and could potentially spread unwanted plants, animals or substances within the units. Vehicles may require cleaning upon leaving the site.

6. SAFETY

The Contractor agrees that personnel and equipment are subject to safety inspections by the Government while on federal property. The Contractor must comply with all Federal and State OSHA requirements. The contractor shall be responsible for the safety of his employees and equipment, and for any injury or damage done to or by them from any source or cause.

He shall save and hold the United States free from all claims for damages to any and all persons and (or) property arising from the execution of the work covered by these specifications.

The contractor will incorporate traffic control, when necessary, in felling trees near roadways.

Traffic control shall meet or exceed the specifications laid out in the Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-96, sections 156 Public Traffic and 635 Temporary Traffic Control. Implement protective measures to keep the public out of tree felling areas. The contractor will coordinate with the NPS for road/trail closures.

Work accomplished herein shall meet the requirements and standards set forth by the Wildland Fire Chainsaws S-212.

Accident Prevention The Contractor shall conduct operations to prevent accidents, injuries, and damages.

Additionally, the Contractor shall comply with applicable state and local safety, health, and sanitation laws.

Safety Equipment All Contractor personnel shall use approved personal protective equipment and other safety equipment appropriate for the contract work being performed.

Accident Reporting The Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer or his/her designated representative of any and all accidents to which the Contractor’s employees are a party or witness as well as any and all accidents involving his/her employees or equipment working under this contract.

Insurance The Contractor must be insured in accordance with the State of Mississippi regulations. The Government will not be responsible in any way for damage to Contractor’s equipment, vehicles, tools, or materials or the Contractor’s employees and their belongings that are brought onto the Government’s premises, occasioned by fire, theft, accident, or otherwise.

The Government will not accept any liability as a result of Contractor or Contractor employee negligence.

7. PROJECT LOCATION

Natchez Visitor Center located at 640 South Canal Street, Natchez, Mississippi 39120.

8. JOB CONDITIONS

Normal work hours will be between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Any work on weekends or earlier than 8:00 a.m. will have to be arranged in advance through Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) with approval from Contracting Officer (CO).

9. CONTRACT PERFORMANCE PERIOD

Period of Performance for this contract is 30 calendar days.

10. PAYMENT

The Government will conduct inspection upon completion of project work. Final payment will not be made until all noted discrepancies are corrected by the contractor. Full payment will be made upon completion of the project.

10. PROJECT PERSONNEL

Contracting Officer (CO)

Name:

Email:

Phone:

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

Name:

Email:

Phone:

Andre Ward andre_ward@nps.gov

Jason Steed jason_steed@nps.gov

(470) 456-9879

(850) 232-4630

Natchez National Historical Park Natchez Visitor Center

Map Number Description

1 Fell and remove large live oak in island next to light pole. Mechanically grind stump.

2 Fell and remove multiple large cedars along southwest drive. Mechanically grind all stumps.

3 Raise crown on all oak trees along perimeter and in islands, remove all dead limbs.

4 Fell and remove 25" broken live oak. Mechanically grind stump.

5 Remove all small trees in the last 3 islands in parking area. Cut stumps flat with ground to allow for mowing.

6 Fell and remove oak. Mechanically grind stump.

7 Remove +/‐ 6 small magnolia trees. Coordinate exact trees with COR.

8 Remove 2 out of the 3 live oaks just south of courtyard on east side. Mechanically grind stumps. Note that some electrical work will be needed to remove ground light fixture. (see photographs) 9 Remove crape myrtle by large cypress in corner of courtyard. Mechanically grind stump.

10 Remove the middle 2 large 25" live oaks in courtyard. Mechanically grind stumps. Note that some electrical work will be needed to remove ground light fixture.

11 Trim all crape myrtles to provide clear 7'‐0" dimension from ground level to bottom of limbs.

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