A07.6_Attachment_A_PERFORMANCE_OF_WORK_REQUIREMENTS_SUMMARY.pdf

ATTACHMENT A

PERFORMANCE OF WORK REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

1. The purpose of this exhibit is to:

a. List the contract requirements considered most critical to acceptable contract performance.

b. Show, where applicable, the maximum allowable degree of deviation from perfect performance for each requirement that shall be allowed by the Government before contract performance is considered unsatisfactory.

c. Define the remedy the Contractor shall use in completing the task, as well as, defining the time given to complete the task.

2. The Government’s quality assurance procedures are based on actual performance of the contract and all areas will be reviewed periodically, (e.g. weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, etc.).

3. The criteria for acceptable and unacceptable performance are as follows:

a. Contract requirements. The criteria for requirements are the level of performance deemed acceptable to the Government.

b. If the quality of work does not comply with the contract requirements, the COR will initiate, and the Contractor shall complete, a Contract Discrepancy Report

(CDR).

c. The CDR will require the Contractor to explain in writing why performance was unacceptable, how performance will be returned to an acceptable level, and how recurrence of the problem will be prevented in the future. The Contractor will not be paid for services not rendered in accordance with the standards set forth in this contract.

(1) OBJECTIVE: Prepare and Submit Pre-Work Plans

Performance Standard Minimum Acceptable Level

(MAL)

Method and Frequency of Inspection

Submit all plans, including: Schedule, QCP, environmental, safety, performance work plans, and irrigation design

100% required at both the MAL Verification and approval by the COR upon completion of plans and before ground work begins

(2) OBJECTIVE: Coordinating with Ongoing Farm Operations

(MAL)

Method and Frequency of Inspection

Avoid conflicts with ongoing farm operations. No complaints from farmers or farm managers

One or less complaint per month. Less than three complaints from any single farmer per year No monetary impact to farmers.

Tracking of farmer complaints.

(3) OBJECTIVE: Develop Plant Material

(MAL)

Method and Frequency of Inspection

Identify areas where propagules are to be collected and then execute the propagule collection.

100% required at both the MAL. Review of collection plan and location by the COR 10 days prior to collection.

Collect seed and propagate plants as seedlings

100% of the required plants propagated. At delivery, 90% of all grown plants are at the MAL height of 18”.

Periodic field inspection during activity by the COR at nursery and at time of plant delivery to site

Nurture all propagules so that they achieve the proper size for the container grown and delivered in.

100% of propagules planted for each species listed for both

MAL.

Periodic field inspection by the COR during installation, and monthly during the propagation period.

Label all planted containers individually as well as in groups and have each species grouped together.

100% of propagules planted are labeled for each species listed for both MAL.

Periodic field inspection by COR for base period.

Deliver all container plants to project site in good condition.

100% required at both the MAL. Periodic inspection during activity by the COR. Rejection of unhealthy seedlings not meeting growth parameters or if diseased.

Procure needed quantities of correct species of Native Grass Seed conforming to specifications. Contracts in place with seed growers to assure adequate supply.

Contracts initiated in time to grow needed seed.

100% of required seed available for planting at the correct time.

Periodic inspection by the COR during procurement and Installation periods.

(4) OBJECTIVE: Procurement and Material Storage

(MAL)

Method and Frequency of Inspection

Procure In-Line Drip tubing in required quantity in conformance with requirements

100% of the required drip tubing conforming to requirements available for installation at the correct time.

Periodic inspection by the COR during procurement and Installation periods.

Procure Plant marking and other marking supplies in required quantity in conformance with requirements

100% required marking flags conforming to requirements available for installation at the correct time.

Periodic inspection by the COR during procurement and Installation periods.

Procure browse guards in required quantity in conformance with requirements

100% required marking flags conforming to requirements available for installation at the correct time.

Periodic inspection by the COR during procurement and Installation periods.

Procure bamboo stakes in required quantity in conformance with requirements

100% required marking flags conforming to requirements available for installation at the correct time.

Periodic inspection by the COR during procurement and Installation periods.

(5) OBJECTIVE: Achieve NPDES Compliance

(MAL)

Method and Frequency of Inspection

Meet CGP requirements and install BMPs 70% of site stable with vegetation with no erosion is required to meet MAL

Weekly field inspection by the COR during installation, and monthly during the EP. Inspection following rain events to recommend corrective actions

Submit Storm Water Permit Related Submittals

100% of the required submittals are made in accordance with approved project schedule and in accordance with General Permit requirements

Verification by COR. And Storm Water compliance specialist.

Performing Inspection, Sampling and Reporting for SWPPP compliance

All inspection sampling and reporting for SWPPP compliance has been carried out in accordance contract requirements

Verification by COR. And Storm Water compliance specialist.

Installing and Maintaining SWPPP BMPs 100% of BMP’s proposed in contractors approved SWPPP are in place and functioning

Weekly field inspection by the COR during installation, and monthly during the EP. Inspection following rain events

(6) OBJECTIVE: Nurture Elderberry Transplants

(MAL)

Method and Frequency of Inspection

Water Elderberry Transplants 95% of the required water shall be delivered to each plant at each watering event at the MAL

Periodic field inspection during activity by the COR

Weed Elderberry Transplants 95% of Elderberry transplants with no herbaceous growth higher than 12 inches inside watering basin. Do not allow weeds in elderberry transplant area to go to seed.

Periodic field inspection during activity by the COR

(7) OBJECTIVE: Provide Site Controls and Access

(MAL)

Method and Frequency of Inspection

Install and maintain access roads, maintenance roads

Proposed access roads indicated in Exhibit A are created to the required standard.

Weekly field inspection by the COR during installation, period

Infrastructure laid out according to plans and specifications

100% of Required Facilities are laid out in correct locations

Weekly field inspection by the COR during installation, period

Layout grassland and soil disturbance avoidance area boundaries

Lay out grassland and soil disturbance avoidance area boundaries per plans.

Weekly field inspection by the COR during installation, period

(8) OBJECTIVE: Reduce Weed Competition Prior to Grass Seeding

(MAL)

Method and Frequency of Inspection

Pre orchard Removal Mowing and Herbicide spraying completed

90% of required mowing and spraying completed at the required time, 90% of areas with no weeds exceeding 6” in height at the MAL

Weekly field inspection by the COR during installation, period

Pre installation Herbicide spraying completed

90% of required spraying completed at the required time, 90% of areas with no weeds exceeding 6” in height at the

MAL

(9) OBJECTIVE: Open and Prepare Planting Site

(MAL)

Method and Frequency of Inspection

Orchard Trees removed, fields leveled per PWS and plans. Sale of any trees removed for lumber, fuel or any other purpose documented.

100% of the orchards removed and fields leveled at the MAL All documentation provided by the COR. Receipt of documentation.

Orchard Trees in soil disturbance avoidance areas cut down per PWS

100% of the trees in the soil disturbance avoidance areas cut down with no soil disturbance at the MAL

Periodic field inspection during activity by the COR

(10) OBJECTIVE: Make Water Available Performance Standard Minimum Acceptable Level

(MAL)

Method and Frequency of Inspection

Provide water source and install a water delivery system to all plants

Water source and delivery system is capable of delivering water to 100% of the plants at the rate and frequency and for the duration required

Daily field inspection during activity by the COR

Install an irrigation system to provide water to each plant

100% of plants have been provided with water through an irrigation system

Daily field inspection during activity by the COR

(11) OBJECTIVE: Layout Planting Design per Plans

(MAL)

Method and Frequency of Inspection

Layout Planting Zones 100% of Planting Zones laid out and marked per Plans

Weekly field inspection during activity by the COR

Layout Planting Tiles 100% of Planting tiles laid out and marked per Plans

Weekly field inspection during activity by the COR

Flag Plant Locations 100% of plant locations laid out per plans with flags indicating correct species per plans.

Weekly field inspection during activity

(12) OBJECTIVE: Establish Plantings

(MAL)

Method and Frequency of Inspection

Install plants per plans 100% required at both the MAL Weekly field inspection during activity by the COR

Water plants 95% of the required water shall be delivered to each plant at each watering event at the MAL

Periodic field inspection during activity by the COR

Remove weeds within browse guards to reduce competition for water and nutrients

85% of plants with no herbaceous growth higher than 2 inches inside18” radius of plant

(13) OBJECTIVE: Control and Reduce Weed Competition

(MAL)

Method and Frequency of Inspection

Throughout establishment period, control weeds in plantings rows by herbicide application.

90% of required spraying completed at the required time, 90% of areas with no weeds exceeding 2-4” in height at the

MAL

Weekly field inspection by the COR during installation, period

Control weeds in middles and grasslands prior to native grass seeding by herbicide application

90% of required spraying completed at the required time, 90% of areas with no weeds exceeding 2-4” in height at the

MAL

Weekly field inspection by the COR during installation, period

Control broadleaf weeds in middles and grasslands after native grass seeding by selective and pre-emergent herbicide application and mowing

90% of required spraying and mowing completed at the required time, 90% of areas with no weeds exceeding 2-4” in height at the MAL

Control exotic grasses in middles and grasslands after native grass seeding by mowing and pre-emergent herbicide application

90% of required spraying and mowing completed at the required time, 90% of areas with no weeds exceeding 2-4” in height at the MAL

Weekly field inspection by the COR during installation, period

Control weeds on access roads and in ditches by herbicide application.

90% of required spraying and mowing completed at the required time, 90% of areas with no weeds exceeding 2-4” in height at the MAL

(14) OBJECTIVE: Achieve Plant Survival Goals

(MAL)

Method and Frequency of Inspection

Achieve first year plant survival goal – and replace dead plants

100% survival at end of first year of maintenance at both the

MAL

Monthly field inspection by the COR.

Yearly inspection to assess survival and plant replacement

Achieve second year plant survival goal – and replace dead plants

100% survival at end of second year of maintenance at both the

MAL

Monthly field inspection by the COR.

Yearly inspection to assess survival and plant replacement

Achieve third year plant survival goal – and replace dead plants

100% survival at end of third year of maintenance at MAL

Monthly field inspection by the COR.

Yearly inspection to assess survival and plant replacement

(15) OBJECTIVE: Document Site and Plant Performance

(MAL)

Method and Frequency of Inspection

Prepare As-builts 100% As-builts submitted and kept current and included within annual reports

On-going review by COR

Prepare Monthly Records 100% records submitted to COR with monthly invoices and with annual reports

Monthly review of submittal by COR

Prepare Annual Reports 100% reports submitted at the end of each year of the establishment period

Yearly review of submittal by COR

(16) OBJECTIVE: Maintain A Clean Orderly Site

(MAL)

Method and Frequency of Inspection

Remove trash from site through duration of the EP

95% trash removal required at the MAL

Periodic field inspection by COR during repair and/or removal

Maintain Access and Maintenance Roads, to performance standards through the duration of the EP

100% required at both the MAL Periodic field inspection by COR during repair and/or removal

Maintain and remove erosion and sediment control BMPs

100% required at both the MAL Periodic field inspection by COR during repair and/or removal

(17) OBJECTIVE: Turn Over a Clean Site at End of Contract.

(MAL)

Method and Frequency of Inspection

Remove above-ground irrigation system 100% required at the end of the contract at both the MAL

Field inspection at end of contract by

COR

Seal water wells shut per PWS requirements

100% required at the end of the contract at both the MAL

Field inspection at end of contract by

COR

Remove and restore staging area. 100% required at the end of the contract at both the MAL

Field inspection at end of contract by

COR