Statement of Work.pdf

Propagating and Installing Plant Materials Provo River Delta Restoration Project

Fall Planting Statement of Work

1. INTRODUCTION

The Utah Reclamation Mitigation and Conservation Commission (Commission) is constructing the Provo River Delta Restoration Project (PRDRP) near the mouth of the Provo River where it flows into Utah Lake (Figure 1). Revegetation of restored riparian, wetland, and aquatic habitats is a key component of the PRDRP. More information on the PRDRP can be found at http://www.provoriverdelta.us/

2. PROCUREMENT PURPOSE

The purpose of this procurement is to acquire a contractor to propagate and install riparian and wetland plants needed for the revegetation efforts associated with the construction of PRDRP.

This procurement establishes a unit cost (cost per plant) for the propagation and installation of plants for the PRDRP as shown in Tables 1 and 2. Unit costs shall be inclusive of all costs associated with the propagation and installation of plants including but not limited to supplies, materials, equipment, labor and travel.

The Commission is responsible for reasonably preparing the site for installation (i.e. site will generally be cleared of existing vegetation, topsoil will be spread over the top from material salvaged during excavation, the site would be contoured so it looks natural, etc.). Plants shall be installed from October 1 to December 15 in the applicable year. The exact dates for planting each year will be determined cooperatively with the Commission and the contractor. The estimated quantities and size mix of plants for years 2022, 2023 and 2024 may be adjusted unilaterally by the Commission, by +/- 20%, before August 15th of the year prior to the date of installation or bi-laterally at any time prior to the date of installation.

Prior to installation, the contractor shall be provided a detailed map showing the zones in which each species will be installed and will receive on-site in person direction from the Commission and/or its consultants. Rooted plants shall generally be installed along linear water conveyance channels (approx. 150 plants per 0.1 mile) and grouped along margins of created/restored ponds and wetlands. The exact placement of plants, and schedule of the revegetation efforts will depend on completion of construction, species-specific requirements for plant propagation and establishment, and coordination with the Commission and/or its consultants and the consultant.

The approximate planting locations are shown in Figure 1 and the approximate overall project schedule is shown in Figure 2. Access to planting areas will generally become more difficult as the restoration project features are constructed. The project area will become more saturated after the project is connected to the lake and the river is diverted. Access to the perimeter of planting areas by vehicles or ATV’s will generally be available from the south from the construction access road, from the east from a mowed access path on north and east side of the project area. Although the main flow of the Provo River will not be diverted into the project area until November 2022, accessing planting areas on the interior of the project may still require crossing inundated wetlands and excavated channels, some up to 6 feet in depth.

Figure 2

3. REQUIREMENTS

Task 1 – Propagation of Plant Materials

The Contractor shall Provide the following:

1) Collect plant materials which are genetically the same as or similar to the PRDRP projects riparian and wetland community in which they will be installed. To maintain the genetic integrity of the local plant community, plant materials shall be collected within a 100-mile radius of Provo City in Utah County, UT (preferably from the Provo River watershed if possible). Plant materials shall be collected from areas with an elevation ranging between 4200 and 7000 feet above mean sea level. The selected contractor shall submit a completed Table 3 prior to plant delivery documenting origin of plant materials with regard to elevation and location. Plant materials may be inspected by the Commission at the contractor’s nursery site and at the project site upon delivery. The Commission will schedule in advance inspections at the contractor’s facilities. Materials deemed UNHEALTHY by the Contracting Officer’s Representative will not be accepted.

2) Propagate and maintain plants in a healthy condition until needed by the Commission for installation;

Task 2 – Installation of Plant Materials

The Contractor shall provide the following:

1) Ensure delivery of plant materials to the project site in a timely manner.

2) Provide all labor, materials and equipment needed to install propagated plants.

3) Install plants at locations directed on-site by the Commission or its consultant.

4) Make recommendations to the Mitigation Commission or its consultant that will ensure/enhance plant survival and growth.

IMPORTANT NOTES

• It is the responsibility of the contractor to maintain healthy plants up to the point in which plants are installed according to the specifications. In order to maintain healthy plants during the installation phase of the project, it may require the contractor to deliver plants over a period of several days. All costs associated with plant delivery shall be included in the unit prices quoted.

• Payment will be based on quantity of plants ACCEPTED by the Government.

Inspection by the Government to be performed at the nursery where plants are being propagated and on-site during the installation phase. Plants must be HEALTHY in the opinion of the Commission.

• The estimated quantities of plants for years 2022, 2023 and 2024 may be adjusted unilaterally by the Commission prior to August 15 of the year prior to the date of installation or bi-laterally at any time prior to plant installation. The Mitigation Commission may also wish to delay planting from the October 1 to December 15th timeframe to the spring of the following year.

• See solicitation/contract for dates regarding option periods and associated growing timeframes per period.

• The PRDRP project is generally accessible by 4x4 truck but ATVs may be required to access some planting locations. Access will become more difficult as project features are constructed. Even under pre-project conditions the project area can be very wet depending upon Utah Lake levels, flows in the Provo River and water table.

Table 1 Riparian Plants

Scientific Name Size/Type

Quantity

Quantity

Quantity

Quantity

Carex Praegracilis 10 ci tubeling or bare root

435 4,365 6,110 220

Juncus arcticus 10 ci tubeling or bare root

435 3,490 5,235 220

Asclepias Speciosa 10 ci tubeling 175 435 700 85

Asclepias Speciosa 27 ci 15 45 70 10

Ericameria nauseosa 10 ci tubling 175 435 610 85 Ribes Aureum 10 ci tubeling 85 875 1,310 45 Ribes Aureum 27 ci 45 220 525 20

Rhus Trilobata 10 ci tubeling 85 350 525 45

Rhus Trilobata 40 ci 45 85 130 20 Salix Exigua 10 ci tubeling 350 3,490 2,705 175 Salix Exigua Cutting 260 2,620 2,355 130 Salix Bebbiana 10 ci tubeling 45 85 110 20 Salix Bebbiana Cutting 15 175 50 10 Salix Lutea 10 ci tubeling 45 85 110 20 Salix Lutea Cutting 15 175 50 10

Salix Amygdaloides 10 ci tubeling 15 45 65 10

Salix Amygdaloides Cuttings 10 85 40 5

Cornus Sericea 10 ci tubeling 130 875 525 65

Cornus Sericea Cutting 45 525 260 20

Cornus Sericea 30” tall pot 50 85 85 25 Acer Negundo 27 ci 130 175 260 65 Alnus Incana 10 ci tubeling 15 35 25 10 Alnus Incana 27 ci 10 20 15 5

Populus Angustifolia 10 ci tubeling 15 35 45 10

Scientific Name Size/Type

Quantity

Quantity

Quantity

Quantity

Populus Angustifolia 30” tall pot 10 15 20 5

Populus balsamifera L. ssp.

trichocarpa 10 ci tubeling 5 20 30 -

Populus balsamifera L. ssp.

trichocarpa 30” tall pot 5 10 15 -

Populus Fremontii 10 ci tubeling 20 25 195 10

Populus Fremontii 60 ci or quart 15 70 110 5

Populus Fremontii 30” tall pot 15 65 120 10

2,715 19,015 22,405 1,360

Table 2 Emergent Plants

Common Name Scientific Name Size/Type

Quantity

Quantity

Quantity

Quantity Hardstem Bulrush

Schoenoplectus Acutus

10 ci tubeling or bare root

8,725 8,725 13,090 4,365

Hardstem Bulrush Schoenoplectus Acutus 27 ci 875 875 1,185 435

Olney’s three-square Bulrush

Schoenoplectus Americanus

10 ci tubeling or bare root

7,855 7,855 9,600 3,925

Olney’s three-square Bulrush

Schoenoplectus Americanus

27 ci 1,045 1,045 1,175 525

Giant Bur Reed Sparganium Eurycarpum

10 ci tubeling or bare root

1,310 1,310 2,620 655

Giant Bur Reed Sparganium Eurycarpum 27 ci 175 175 185 85

Nebraska Sedge Carex Nebrascensis

10 ci tubeling or bare root

6,980 6,980 8,725 3,490

Nebraska Sedge Carex Nebrascensis 27 ci 1,045 1,045 1,090 525

Arctic (Baltic, mountain) Rush

Juncus Arcticus (Jbuanlctiucsus)

10 ci tubeling or bare root

6,110 6,110 6,980 3,055

Arctic (Baltic, mountain) Rush Arcticus

(balticus) 27 ci 875 875 905 435

Spikerush Eleocharis Palustris

10 ci tubeling or bare root

5,235 5,235 6,980 2,620

Spikerush Eleocharis Palustris 27 ci 875 875 1,295 435

Water Sedge Carex Aquatilis

10 ci tubeling or bare root

1,745 1,745 2,620 875

Water Sedge Carex Aquatilis 27 ci 875 875 1,170 435

Swamp Milkweed Asclepias Incarnata 10 ci tubeling 435 435 435 220

Swamp Asclepias 27 ci 45 45 45 20

Milkweed Incarnata

Coyote Willow Salix Exigua 10 ci tubeling 8,725 8,725 8,725 4,365

Coyote Willow Salix Exigua Cutting 2,180 4,365 4,415 1,090

55,110 57,295 71,240 27,555

202220222021 Skipper Bay Dike Access

Mowed Access Path

Construction Access Road

** 2023 planting area is the entire project area

Figure 1 Approximate Planting Areas

Project Area Constructed Channels Constructed Ponds Construction Access Road Mowed Access Path

Riparian Plants

Common Name Scientific Name Size/Type Plant Material Source Origin Documentation

Meadow Sedge Carex Praegracilis 10 ci tubeling or bare root

Arctic Rush Juncus arcticus 10 ci tubeling or bare root

Showy Milkweed Asclepias Speciosa 10 ci tubeling

Showy Milkweed Asclepias Speciosa 27 ci

Rubber Rabbitbrush Ericameria nauseosa 10 ci tubling

Golden Currant Ribes Aureum 10 ci tubeling Golden Currant Ribes Aureum 27 ci Skunkbush Sumac Rhus Trilobata 10 ci tubeling

Skunkbush Sumac Rhus Trilobata 40 ci

Coyote Willow Salix Exigua 10 ci tubeling Coyote Willow Salix Exigua Cutting Bebb’s Willow Salix Bebbiana 10 ci tubeling Bebb’s Willow Salix Bebbiana Cutting Yellow Willow Salix Lutea 10 ci tubeling Yellow Willow Salix Lutea Cutting Peachleaf Willow Salix Amygdaloides 10 ci tubeling

Peachleaf Willow Salix Amygdaloides Cuttings

Redosier Dogwood Cornus Sericea 10 ci tubeling

Redosier Dogwood Cornus Sericea Cutting

Redosier Dogwood Cornus Sericea 30” tall pot

Box Elder Acer Negundo 27 ci Thinleaf Alder Alnus Incana 10 ci tubeling Thinleaf Alder Alnus Incana 27 ci Narrow Leaf Cottonwood Populus Angustifolia 10 ci tubeling

Narrow Leaf Cottonwood Populus Angustifolia 30” tall pot

Black Cottonwood

Populus balsamifera L. ssp. trichoc10 ci tubeling

Black Cottonwood

Populus balsamifera L. ssp. trichoc30” tall pot

Fremont Cottonwood Populus Fremontii 10 ci tubeling

Fremont Cottonwood Populus Fremontii 60 ci or quart

Fremont Cottonwood Populus Fremontii 30” tall pot

TOTAL

Table 3 Plant Source Material Origin

Emergent Plants Common Name Scientific Name Size/Type Plant Material Source Origin Documentation

Hardstem Bulrush Schoenoplectus Acutus

10 ci tubeling or bare root

Hardstem Bulrush Schoenoplectus Acutus 27 ci

Olney’s three-square Bulrush

Schoenoplectus Americanus

10 ci tubeling or bare root

Olney’s three-square Bulrush

Schoenoplectus Americanus 27 ci

Giant Bur Reed Sparganium Eurycarpum

10 ci tubeling or bare root

Giant Bur Reed Sparganium Eurycarpum 27 ci

Nebraska Sedge Carex Nebrascensis

10 ci tubeling or bare root

Nebraska Sedge Carex Nebrascensis 27 ci

Arctic (Baltic, mountain) Rush

Juncus Arcticus (balticus)

10 ci tubeling or bare root

Arctic (Baltic, mountain) Rush

Juncus Arcticus (balticus) 27 ci

Spikerush Eleocharis Palustris

10 ci tubeling or bare root

Spikerush Eleocharis Palustris 27 ci

Water Sedge Carex Aquatilis 10 ci tubeling or bare root

Water Sedge Carex Aquatilis 27 ci

Swamp Milkweed Asclepias Incarnata 10 ci tubeling

Swamp Milkweed Asclepias Incarnata 27 ci

Coyote Willow Salix Exigua 10 ci tubeling

Coyote Willow Salix Exigua Cutting