Statement of Work.pdf

CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS

2016 COMPETING VEGETATION REMOVAL PROJECT

BUREAU OF FORESTRY

BALD EAGLE STATE FOREST

(UNION, SNYDER, MIFFLIN AND CENTRE COUNTIES)

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INDEX

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A. SCOPE OF WORK 1

B. GENERAL CONTRACT TASKS 1

1. PURPOSE 1

2. ACREAGE 1

3. DAMAGE TO COMMONWEALTH PROPERTY 1

4. OPERATIONAL REPORT 2

5. REPORT 2

C. INDIVIDUAL CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS 2

1. CONTRACT AREA 2015-1 2-5

D. OBLIGATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT 5

1. PRE-WORK BRIEFING 5

2. MAPS 6

E. OBLIGATIONS OF THE CONTRACTOR 6

1. GENERAL 6

F. SITE INSPECTION 6

G. CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS AND REFERENCES 6

H. REFERENCES 6

I. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS 6

J. BONDS 7

K. INSURANCE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS 7

1. WORKMAN’S COMPENSATION INSURANCE 7

2. PERSONAL PROPERTY LIABILITY INSURANCE 7

3. AUTOMOBILE BODILY INJURY INSURANCE 7

L. CONTRACT TERM 8

M. BID AWARD 8

N. PAYMENT TERMS 8

O. INVOICES 8

P. RECEIPT AND OPENING OF BIDS 9

Q. BID RESULTS 9

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APPENDIX A - CONTRACT AREA 14-1 A

APPENDICES - SPRAY BLOCK MAP

Statement of Work

2016 Competing Vegetation Removal Project

Bald Eagle State Forest

(UNION, SNYDER, MIFFLIN AND CENTRE COUNTIES)

This invitation for bid (IFB) is reserved for the Small Business Procurement

Initiative as designated in Executive Order 211-09 dated November 21, 2011. Only Self Certified Small Businesses which have been certified by the

Department of General Services prior to the bid opening date and time may submit a response to this IFB.

Your self-certification form from the Department of General Services should be submitted along with your IFB response. Failure to produce a valid Self Certified

Small Business certificate (which must be dated prior to the opening date of this

IFB) shall render your submission non-responsive.

A. SCOPE OF WORK:

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Bureau of Forestry, Bald Eagle State Forest, requires the services of a contractor to provide ground application of herbicide, and selective felling of trees in specific forested areas of the Bald Eagle State

Forest. This will aid in the establishment of stands of high-value trees by eliminating competing understory tree species.

This contract requires the contractor to provide the herbicide and its cost must be included in the per-acre bid.

Any questions concerning the technical aspects of this bid should be directed to Mark Hofmann at

570-922-3344 (physical address listed below).

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

Bureau of Forestry

18865 Old Turnpike Road

Millmont, PA 17845 phone: 570-922-3344 fax: 570-922-4696 email: mhofmann@pa.gov

Questions regarding the bidding or contracting procedures should be directed to Steve Brown at 717-

783-3309.

B. GENERAL CONTRACT TASKS:

1. PURPOSE - It is the purpose and intent of this document to provide specifications for herbicide(s), application, and other operational requirements necessary for a properly prepared and executed Purchase Order.

2. ACREAGE - The Bureau of Forestry estimates a total of 292 acres of government-owned lands in the Bald Eagle State Forest consisting of five (5) projects. More specific information about the projects is found in Section C, Item 1, and Appendix A. The treatment areas consist of forest stands that have not had a final removal cutting. In general, the projects are in low use areas, contain no permanent residences and no seasonal residences, where proper and careful herbicide application is essential to allow the establishment of high-value trees.

3. DAMAGE TO COMMONWEALTH PROPERTY - The contractor shall be responsible for any damage to Commonwealth property resulting from the improper use of equipment for this spray operation. The contractor will be given one (1) written warning that damage is becoming excessive and if the action continues damages will be assessed.

a. Timber Damages - When, in the opinion of a Bureau of Forestry representative, damage to the residual stand becomes excessive, the contractor shall pay the Commonwealth a fair base current value determined by the representative per unit of volume. If this value for damage due to contractor’s carelessness or negligence is less than $25.00 per tree, then a minimum charge of $25.00 per tree will be made whether the tree is commercial, non-commercial, merchantable or non-merchantable.

b. State Forest Facilities - Contractor shall immediately repair in a manner which meets with the approval of a Bureau of Forestry representative, any damage to State Forest roads and/or other facilities, including camp access roads and deer fences, resulting from the contractor’s use for this spray operation, general wear and tear excepted. The Bureau representative may notify the contractor in writing to temporarily discontinue use of any of the above whenever in their opinion such action is necessary to prevent serious damage. No contract payment deduction will be assessed when spray operations are curtailed by the Bureau of Forestry.

4. OPERATIONAL REPORT - A separate report on the contractor's designated personnel and equipment to be used on the project must be submitted to the Bureau of Forestry representative seven (7) days prior to the beginning of the spray operation.

5. REPORT - The report must be formatted and include all information as follows:

Contract Number:

Contractor:

Name of Contractor

Name of President or Owner (specify)

Address

Telephone Number

Subcontractor(s):

Name of Subcontractor(s)

Name of President or Owner(s) (specify)

Address(s)

Telephone Number(s)

On-Site Project Supervisor:

Name(s)

Address(s)

Telephone(s)

Person Holding Pesticide Applicators License(s)

Name(s)

Applicators License Number(s)

Spray Equipment:

C. INDIVIDUAL CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS:

1. CONTRACT AREA 2015-1 (See Appendix A for maps and further information.)

a. Counties Involved: Snyder, and Centre

b. Forest District: 7

c. Type of Areas to Be Treated: State Forest

d. Total Acres: 292 acres

e. Estimated Starting Date: Immediately upon receipt of Notice to Proceed Letter.

f. Completion Time: Project 071513 must be completed by September 1, 2016. All other projects must be completed by November 1, 2016.

g. Herbicides:

Areas to be basal or cut/stump treated with spray equipment will have the following mix apply:

Garlon 4 (or its labeled equivalent) diluted in oil or an oil based liquid at a 20 percent dilution rate, plus Stalker (or its labeled equivalent) diluted in oil or an oil based liquid at a 5 percent dilution rate.

h. Diluents (non-water): Must use an environmentally safe diluent with a dye that clearly defines that a stem has been treated. No kerosene, diesel fuel, or by-product thereof may be used as the diluent. The diluent must be an Arborchem basal oil or equivalent.

i. Trees that have BLUE, RED, YELLOW or ORANGE paint marks on them will not be cut or treated with herbicide.

j. Other Special Requirements by Project number:

1. PROJECT 071512 – Basal, Stump plus Cut & Stump Spray – 16 Acres (Crystal, Snyder County)

Trees to be treated by the basal spray method MUST have herbicide applied basally. A cut stump/spray treatment method will not be allowed on these trees unless the operator can demonstrate complete treatment of a cut stump/spray operation.

Basal Spray

All red maple, sweet birch, striped maple greater than or equal to 0.5 inches and less than or equal to 5.5 inches in diameter (measured at 4.5 feet above the ground) will be treated with a basal bark application in accordance with label directions. All black gum greater than 0.5 inches and less than or equal to 2.0 inches in diameter (measured at 4.5 feet above the ground) will be treated with a basal bark application in accordance with label directions. All witchhazel and sassafras over 2.0 feet in vertical height will also be treated with a basal bark application in accordance with label directions. Spray the basal parts of tree trunks in a manner which thoroughly wets the lower stems, including the root collar area, but not to the point of runoff. All the bark surface of the target area must be thoroughly wetted.

Cut & Stump Spray

All black gum greater than 2.0 inches and less than or equal to 11.5 inches (measured at

4.5 feet above the ground) will be cut down. All red maple, striped maple, sweet birch greater than 5.5 inches and less than or equal to 11.5 inches (measured at 4.5 feet above the ground). Cuts will be level with the ground and be complete. No “hinge” cuts will be allowed. Partial cutting of trees followed by pushing the tree down will not be accepted.

Cuts will be made no higher than 6 inches above the ground line. Tops of felled trees are not allowed to be left hanging in uncut trees. If a top is stuck in a standing tree and cannot be removed manually; the standing tree will be flagged with WARNING tape. All tops will be removed from all roads, bleeder ditches, designated trails, Leased Forest

Campsites, streams, fence lines and within 25 feet of a State Forest Boundary line.

The method of cutting will be left to the contractor’s discretion. Mechanized cutting will be allowed, but damage to residual trees by equipment will not be tolerated.

Immediately (within 8 hours) after cutting a tree, the cut stump will be treated with the above herbicide mixture in accordance with label directions. It is necessary to wet only the outer 2 inches around larger stump surfaces, while the entire surface of small stumps must be treated.

2. PROJECT 071513 - Basal , Cut & Stump Spray – 23 Acres (Decker Valley, Centre

County) can demonstrate complete treatment of a stump/spray operation.

All red maple, sweet birch, sassafras and striped maple greater than or equal to 0.5 inches and less than or equal to 5.5 inches in diameter and all black gum greater than 0.5 inches and less than or equal to 2.0 inches in diameter (measured at 4.5 feet above the ground) will be treated with a basal bark application in accordance with label directions.

All witchhazel over 2.0 feet in vertical height will also be treated with a basal bark application in accordance with label directions. Spray the basal parts of tree trunks in a manner which thoroughly wets the lower stems, including the root collar area, but not to the point of runoff. All the bark surface of the target area must be thoroughly wetted.

All red maple, sweet birch, sassafras and striped maple greater than or equal to 5.6 inches and less than or equal to 10.5 inches in diameter (measured at 4.5 feet above the ground). All black gum greater than 2.0 inches and less than or equal to 10.5 inches in diameter (measured at 4.5 feet above the ground) will be cut down. Cuts will be level with the ground and be complete. No “hinge” cuts will be allowed. Partial cutting of trees followed by pushing the tree down will not be accepted. Cuts will be made no higher than 6 inches above the ground line. Tops of felled trees are not allowed to be left hanging in uncut trees. If a top is stuck in a standing tree and cannot be removed manually; the standing tree will be flagged with WARNING tape. All tops will be removed from all roads, bleeder ditches, designated trails, Leased Forest Campsites, streams and fence lines. The method of cutting will be left to the contractor’s discretion.

Mechanized cutting will be allowed, but damage to residual trees by equipment will not be tolerated.

3. PROJECT 071514 - Basal Spray & Stump clump – 135 Acres (Nittany Forest, Centre County)

All red maple, sweet birch, sassafras and striped maple greater than or equal to 0.5 inches and less than or equal to 5.5 inches in diameter (measured at 4.5 feet above the ground) and all black gum greater than 0.5 inches and less than or equal to 2.0 inches in diameter will be treated with a basal bark application in accordance with label directions.

All witchhazel over 2.0 feet in vertical height will also be treated with a basal bark application in accordance with label directions. There is very little witchhazel on this project. Spray the basal parts of tree trunks in a manner which thoroughly wets the lower stems, including the root collar area, but not to the point of runoff. All the bark surface of the target area must be thoroughly wetted.

All black gum greater than 2.0 inches and less than or equal to 5.5 inches in diameter

(measured at 4.5 feet above the ground) will be cut down. Cuts will be level with the ground and be complete. No “hinge” cuts will be allowed. Partial cutting of trees followed by pushing the tree down will not be accepted. Cuts will be made no higher than 6 inches above the ground line. Tops of felled trees are not allowed to be left hanging in uncut trees. If a top is stuck in a standing tree and cannot be removed manually; the standing tree will be flagged with WARNING tape. All tops will be removed from all roads, bleeder ditches, designated trails, Leased Forest Campsites, streams, and fence lines and within 25 feet of a State Forest Boundary line. The method of cutting will be left to the contractor’s discretion. Mechanized cutting will be allowed, but damage to residual trees by equipment will not be tolerated.

4. PROJECT 071420 - Basal Spray & Stump clump – 70 Acres (Coral Dam, Union County)

All red maple, sassafras, striped maple, and sweet birch greater than or equal to 0.5 inches and less than or equal to 5.5 inches in diameter (measured at 4.5 feet above the ground) and all black gum greater than 0.5 inches and less than or equal to 2.0 inches in diameter will be treated with a basal bark application in accordance with label directions.

All witchhazel over 2.0 feet in vertical height will also be treated with a basal bark application in accordance with label directions. Spray the basal parts of tree trunks in a

All red maple, sassafras, striped maple, and sweet birch greater than or equal to 5.6 inches and less than or equal to 8.5 inches in diameter (measured at 4.5 feet above the ground) and all black gum greater than 2.1 inches and less than or equal to 8.5 inches in diameter (measured at 4.5 feet above the ground) will be cut down. Cuts will be level with the ground and be complete. No “hinge” cuts will be allowed. Partial cutting of trees followed by pushing the tree down will not be accepted. Cuts will be made no higher than 6 inches above the ground line. Tops of felled trees are not allowed to be left hanging in uncut trees. If a top is stuck in a standing tree and cannot be removed manually; the standing tree will be flagged with WARNING tape. All tops will be removed from all roads, bleeder ditches, designated trails, Leased Forest Campsites, streams, and fence lines and within 25 feet of a State Forest Boundary line. The method of cutting will be left to the contractor’s discretion. Mechanized cutting will be allowed, but damage to residual trees by equipment will not be tolerated.

5. PROJECT 071421 – Basal plus Cut & Stump Spray – 48 Acres (Treaster

Mountain, Mifflin County) can demonstrate complete treatment of a cut stump/spray operation.

All red maple, sweet birch greater than or equal to 0.5 inches and less than or equal to

5.5 inches in diameter (measured at 4.5 feet above the ground) will be treated with a basal bark application in accordance with label directions. All black gum greater than 0.5 inches and less than or equal to 2.0 inches in diameter (measured at 4.5 feet above the ground) will be treated with a basal bark application in accordance with label directions.

All witchhazel over 2.0 feet in vertical height will also be treated with a basal bark application in accordance with label directions. Spray the basal parts of tree trunks in a

All black gum greater than 2.1 inches and less than or equal to 10.5 inches in diameter

(measured at 4.5 feet above the ground) will be cut down. All red maple and sweet birch greater than or equal to 5.6 inches and less than or equal to 10.5 inches in diameter

(measured at 4.5 feet above the ground). Cuts will be level with the ground and be complete. No “hinge” cuts will be allowed. Partial cutting of trees followed by pushing the tree down will not be accepted. Cuts will be made no higher than 6 inches above the ground line. Tops of felled trees are not allowed to be left hanging in uncut trees. If a top is stuck in a standing tree and cannot be removed manually; the standing tree will be flagged with WARNING tape. The method of cutting will be left to the contractor’s discretion. Mechanized cutting will be allowed, but damage to residual trees by equipment will not be tolerated.

D. OBLIGATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT:

1. PRE-WORK BRIEFING - The Bureau of Forestry will conduct a pre-work briefing for the contractor and any subcontractors on a date to be specified by a Bureau of Forestry representative. The representative will meet individually with each contractor at the pre-work briefing to review the required items and information for accuracy. A joint briefing may be held between the representative, the contractors' and subcontractors' representatives, and any other invited persons to discuss, among other things, contract specifications, project deadlines, and program safety. Participation at this meeting is required for the contractor and all subcontractors working on the contract.

2. MAPS - The Bureau of Forestry will supply the contractor copies of maps, aerial photographs, or other suitable images on which the area to be treated has been delineated. The Bureau of Forestry will also supply, for operational purposes, copies of forest district maps on which the treatment area has been drawn.

E. OBLIGATIONS OF THE CONTRACTOR:

1. GENERAL - The contractor is obligated to furnish spray equipment, spray materials, support equipment, and personnel necessary to produce an herbicide application in accordance with the

Invitation for Bid (IFB), and the contract specifications. The contractor maintains responsibility for the entire contract even if another organization is providing part of the equipment and personnel.

F. SITE INSPECTION:

It is highly recommended that prospective bidders desiring the opportunity to inspect the sites attend a tour of the treatment areas. Prospective bidders should meet at the District Office at 9:00 a.m., (Two weeks prior to the bid opening), for a conducted tour of a portion of the projects. A map of the treatment area may be reviewed during regular workdays between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A phone call is advisable to confirm the availability of the map. Photocopies of forest district maps are available as needed. For more specific information on the location, topography, acreage, and other details of the treatment area and to review topographic maps of the area, contact the address listed under “Scope of Work.”

G. CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS AND REFERENCES:

To bid on this program a contractor must be a Licensed Pesticide Applicator or firm that is currently licensed with the Commonwealth and has an office(s), maintenance facilities, equipment, employees, and qualified equipment operators and mechanics, and have tools, equipment, and spare parts for the make and type of equipment indicated in these specifications.

H. REFERENCES:

After the bid opening and prior to awarding of the contract, the Department has the right to request references (name, address and telephone number) of similar work performed in the previous two (2) years as proof of qualifications to perform the work involved in this contract.

I. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS:

All contract work must be completed by the termination date.

The Bureau of Forestry reserves the right to evaluate the proposed spray operation, including but not limited to equipment operators, spray equipment, and reject any part of the operation that in the

Bureau of Forestry’s said opinion will result in unsatisfactory performance. The Bureau of Forestry reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

J. BONDS:

The contractor must furnish the Bureau of Forestry with a performance bond in the form of a certified check, surety bond, or letter-of-credit in the amount of ten (10) percent of the maximum contract amount.

If the contractor is a corporation, the bonds must be signed by the corporation president or vice-president (designate which one), and the corporation secretary and/or treasurer (designate which one).

If the contractor is not a corporation, the bonds must be signed by the owner. The bonding company must be licensed to conduct business in Pennsylvania, and the bond must be countersigned by a

Pennsylvania resident agent. The signers must have their names and titles typed or printed under the signatures.

K. INSURANCE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

The contractor shall purchase and maintain, at its expense, the following types of insurance, issued by companies acceptable to the Commonwealth.

1. WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION INSURANCE - for all of the Contractor’s employees and those of any subcontractor, engaged in work at the site of the project as required by law.

2. PUBLIC LIABILITY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE INSURANCE - to protect the

Commonwealth, the Contractor, and any and all subcontractors from claims for damages for personal injury (including bodily injury), sickness or disease, accidental death and damage to property including the loss of use resulting from any property damage, which may arise from the activities performed under the Contract, or the failure to perform under the Contract, whether such performance or non-performance be by the Contractor, by any subcontractor, or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by either. The minimum amounts of coverage shall be $250,000 per person and $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, including death, and $250,000 per person and $1,000,000 per occurrence for property damage. Such policies shall be occurrence rather than claims-made policies and shall not contain any endorsements or any other form designated to limit and restrict any action by the Commonwealth, as an additional insured, against the insurance coverage in regard to work performed for the Commonwealth.

3. AUTOMOBILE BODILY INJURY INSURANCE - to protect the Commonwealth and the contractor from claims arising out of the performance of the contract, including bodily injury and property damage insurance. The amount of bodily injury insurance shall not be less than

$250,000 for injury to or death of persons per occurrence. The amount of Property Damage

Insurance shall not be less than $1,000,000 per occurrence. Automobile bodily injury and property damage insurance coverage shall include non-owned and leased vehicles. Evidence of such coverage shall be required even though the Contractor claims to own no vehicles to be employed on the project.

Prior to commencement of the work under the Contract and at each insurance renewal date during the term of the Contract, the Contractor shall provide the Commonwealth with current certificates of insurance. These certificates or policies shall name “The Commonwealth of PA-DCNR“ as an additional insured and shall contain a provision than the coverage’s afforded under the policies will not be cancelled or changed until at least thirty (30) days written notice has been given to the

Commonwealth. These certificates shall include the location and a brief description of the work to be performed under the contract.

The Commonwealth shall be under no obligation to obtain such certificates from the Contractor(s).

Failure by the Commonwealth to obtain the certificates shall not be deemed a waiver of the

Contractor’s obligation to obtain and furnish certificates. The Commonwealth shall have the right to inspect the original insurance policies.

L. CONTRACT TERM:

The contract shall commence upon execution and receipt of Purchase Order and Notice to Proceed

Letter and terminate on November 1, 2016. The service delivery date will begin no earlier than the effective date of the contract and end no later than November 1, 2016, for all project numbers. The contractor must notify a representative of the Bald Eagle State Forest seven (7) days prior to the start of operations. The Bureau of Forestry reserves the right to alter the ending date.

M. BID AWARD:

The bidder shall complete the electronic Invitation for Bid to be found at www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us, for award of the bid.

Bid will be awarded based on a lowest total sum. In the event of a discrepancy between the unit price and extension of figures, the unit price will prevail.

The unit price shall include all materials, labor, superintendence, tools, equipment, and any other items necessary for completion of the project.

The contract quantities herein are estimated only and may increase or decrease depending on the needs of the Department. The contractor shall be paid at the unit price for actual work performed.

The contractor shall be paid at the unit price for actual work performed.

Due to budgetary constraints, the Department reserves the right to award any combination of blocks as deemed appropriate if total bid amount exceeds available funds.

Note: The Department will only accept out to two (2) decimal points when entering your bid.

N. PAYMENT TERMS:

Payment shall be on a reimbursement basis for actual services performed and will be based on the

Bureau of Forestry’s surveyed acreage. Payment shall be made upon satisfactory completion of each project, contingent upon satisfactory completion as determined by field inspection conducted by a

Bureau of Forestry representative.

O. INVOICES:

Invoice format shall be in accordance with the IFB-Invitation for Bid.

All invoices for this contract MUST be sent to the following address:

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania – PO Invoice

P.O. Box 69180

Harrisburg PA 17106

All invoices MUST have the Purchase Order Number, as well as your SAP Vendor Number, on the invoice. Failure to provide this could result in a delay of your payment.

P. RECEIPT AND OPENING OF BIDS:

1. Bids must be submitted via the PA Supplier Portal, to be found at www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us. Faxed bids and mailed bids will not be accepted.

2. No responsibility will be attached to any employee of the Department for the premature opening of, or the failure to open, a bid not properly addressed and identified, or for any reason whatsoever.

Q. BID RESULTS:

http://www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us/ http://www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us/

Bidder can obtain bid results by accessing www.emarketplace.state.pa.us/bidtabs.aspx. The bids will be posted the morning following the bid opening. The results are the apparent bidders and all bids are under review until final award of the purchase order.

Attachments http://www.emarketplace.state.pa.us/bidtabs.aspx

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APPENDIX A

CONTRACT AREA – 15-1

Project Name Project

Number

Acres Trees/Ac County LAT/LONG Treatment

Crystal 071512 16 668 Snyder 40.8403 77.1870 Basal-Cut Stump

Decker Valley 071513 23 220 Centre 40.7816 77.6135 Basal-Cut Stump

Nittany Forest 071514 135 240 Centre 40.8735 77.7015 Basal-Cut Stump

Coral Dam 071420 70 353 Union 40.8438 77.2709 Basal-Cut Stump

Treaster Mountain 071421 48 263 Mifflin 40.7737 77.4599 Basal-Cut Stump

TOTAL ACRES: 292