A02_Land_Management_SOW.pdf

LAND MANAGEMENTSERVICES

WAPPAPELLO LAKE

INDEX

1. GENERAL

1.1 Scope of Work

1.2 Location of Work/Access

1.3 Definitions

1.4 Safety

1.5 Accident Reporting

1.6 Work Period/Extensions

1.7 Omissions

1.8 Other Contracts

2. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, AND SUPPLIES

2.1 General

2.2 Equipment Safety

2.2.1 Equipment Storage

2.3 Identification of Contractor Vehicles & Vessels

2.3.1 Private Property

2.4 Approval of Equipment, Materials and Supplies

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED SUPPLIES

3.1 General

3.2 Keys

3.3 Maps

4. PERSONNEL REQUIRMENTS

4.1 Contractor Representatives

4.2 Quality Control Inspector

5. CULTURAL/HISTORIC PROPERTIES

6. DAMAGES

6.1 Contractor Responsibility

6.2 Replacement and Liability

7. ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM

8. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

9. SPECIFICATIONS FOR LAND MANAGEMENT

9.1 General

9.2 Contractor Furnished Supplies, Materials, and Equipment

9.3 Seed

9.4 Access

9.5 Work Seasons

9.6 Cut Disking

9.7 Finish Disking

9.8 Plowing

9.9 Roller

9.10 Cultivating

9.11 Corn Row Crop Planting

9.12 Soybean Row Crop Planting

9.13 Grain Sorghum (Milo) Row Crop Planting

9.14 Sunflower Row Crop Planting

9.15 Soybean Grain Drill Planting

9.16 Grain Sorghum (Milo) Grain Drill Planting

9.17 Millet Grain Drill Planting

9.18 Wheat Grain Drill Planting

9.19 Oat Grain Drill Planting

9.20 Pea Grain Drill Planting

9.21 Combination Wheat/Oat/Pea Grain Drill Planting

9.22 Soybean Broadcast Planting

9.23 Grain Sorghum (Milo)Broadcast Planting

9.24 Millet Broadcast Planting

9.25 Wheat Broadcast Planting

9.26 Oat Broadcast Planting

9.27 Pea Broadcast Planting

9.28 Combination Wheat/Oat/Pea Broadcast Planting

9.29 Corn Fertilizing

9.30 Soybean Fertilizing

9.31 Grain Sorghum (Milo) Fertilizing

9.32 Sunflower Fertilizing

9.33 Winter Food Plot Fertilizing

9.34 Lime Application

9.35 Round-Up (or approved alternate) Application

9.36 Mowing

9.37 Gate Installation (16-feet length)

9.38 Gate Installation (24-feet length)

9.39 Gate Painting (16-feet length)

9.40 Gate Painting (24-length)

9.41 Gate Maintenance (16-feet length)

9.42 Gate Maintenance (24-length)

9.43 Spraying Gates (16-feet length)

9.44 Spraying Gates (24-feet length)

9.45 Paint and Inspect Boundary Line

9.46 Inspect Boundary Line

9.47 Tree Planting (up to 5-gallon container)

9.48 Tree Planting (5-gallon to 15-gallon container)

9.49 Seedling Planting

9.50 Edge Feathering

9.51 TSI Hack and Squirt

9.52 TSI Cut and Spray

9.53 Snag Creation

DESCRIPTION/SPEC./WORK STATEMENT

LAND MANAGEMENT SERVICES

1. GENERAL

1.1 Scope of Work – Work shall consist of furnishing all labor, equipment, and materials, except as otherwise provided herein, to perform land management operations including activities in various locations at Wappapello Lake. All work shall be performed in accordance with the specifications contained herein and to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer, or authorized representative. Repeated violations may result in termination of this contract.

1.2 Location of Work– Work shall be performed in various locations on the Wappapello Lake Project. The Government will clearly mark on maps and/or in the field, the locations work is to be performed when task orders are issued. Because the management areas are dispersed throughout the project, the Vendor can anticipate considerable travel between many small work locations. Areas are accessible through 16-feet to 32-feet gates and require travel down field access roads. This may limit the size of equipment the Vendor can use to perform the work. In areas that are closed to public vehicles, the Vendor shall keep the gates close at all times.

Vendor should be prepared to remove small limbs and/or trees that are hindering travel down access roads, which could require the use of a chainsaw. If large trees are found, notification of project staff may be required. The Vendor shall not trespass or otherwise infringe on private property.

1.3 Definitions– As used throughout this description/specification, the following terms shall have the meaning set forth below:

a. CONTRACTOR – The term Contractor refers to the prime Contractor and all contractor employees and personnel. The prime Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all subcontractors comply with the provisions of this contract.

b. CONTRACTOR REPRESENTATIVE – A foreman or superintendent, assigned to represent the interest of the Contractor with regards to all matters involving the contract.

c. CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO) – The term “Contracting Officer” means the person executing this contract on behalf of the Government, and any other officer or civilian employee who is properly designated Contracting Officer. The term also includes, except as otherwise provided in this contract, the authorized representative of a Contracting Officer acting within the limits of his/her authority.

d. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVES (COR) - An individual designated in writing by the Contracting Officer to be responsible for administration of the contract and to serve as Quality Assurance Representatives.

e. CONTROL DEFICIENCY REPORT – The Control Deficiency Report (C.D.R) is a written record of unsatisfactory Performance by the Contractor as observed by the Quality Assurance Inspection.

f. DELIVERY ORDER – A document issued by the Ordering Officer, ordering services to be furnished under this contract.

g. ENCROACHMENT – To intrude gradually on the rights or possessions of another. In this case, an encroachment on government property may be a structure, an access, trash, or other forms of utilizing government land in an unauthorized manner.

h. NORMAL WORKING HOURS FOR THE CONTRACTOR – With regard to issuance of delivery orders – all Federal holidays shall be observed by the contractor and no work on-site will be permitted without specific approval by the Contracting Officer.

i. ORDERING OFFICER – An individual designated in writing by the Contracting Officer to be responsible for issuing delivery orders against the contract.

j. PUBLIC LAND – Refers to land owned and/or managed by state or federal government agencies, such as the United States Army Corps of Engineers, the United States Forest Service, the Missouri Department of Conservation, and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

k. QUALITY CONTROL – Action taken by the Contractor and/or his/her personnel to document, inspect, and control performance of services to insure they meet the specifications and requirements of this contract.

l. QUALITY ASSURANCE – Action taken by the government to ensure the Contractor’s Quality Control system is functioning and effective and that the Contractor is providing services which are in accordance with this contract.

m. QUALITY ASSURANCE SERVEILLANCE PLAN (Q.A.S.P.) – Plan detailing the government’s inspection method, and the means by which deductions for unsatisfactory work will be determined. Reference Appendix E.

1.4 Safety – All work shall be performed in accordance with safety requirements set forth in Corps of Engineers Manual, EM 385-1-1 entitled, “Safety and Health Requirements Manual”.

EM 385-1-1 and its changes are available at http://www.usace.army.mil/SafetyandOccupationalHealth.aspx The Contractor shall be responsible for complying with the current edition and all changes posted on the website. Any unsafe work and/or actions will be stopped immediately. The contractor shall submit a monthly “SAFETY EXPOSURE REPORT” that identifies the total number of hours worked per month.

The safety exposure report will cover hours worked during the previous month and be submitted by the fourth day of the following month (or first available work day).

1.5 Accident Reporting - An accident constitutes an incident or involving the Contractor which may or may not have caused obvious damage to persons or property. All accidents shall be reported to the Contracting officer within 24 hours of the occurrence. All serious accidents (those resulting in death or injury requiring medical attention) shall be reported immediately.

1.6 Work Period/Extensions – Work period will begin the first day of January (date of award for base year) each year and end on the last day of December for the base year and each of the option years. Work extensions may be granted by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) as a result of weather conditions. Requests will be addressed on a case-by-case basis and determinations will be made by the COR.

1.7 Omissions – This contract may duplicate or not cover all specified activities, steps, and/or procedures required to accomplish contract work. In case of omission, the normal industry standards, practices, specifications and/or guides shall prevail. In no instance shall an omission be reason to perform inferior work, produce a less than acceptable product or service, or refuse to perform an intended activity.

1.8 Other Contracts – The Contractor’s attention is called to the fact that other Contractors and Corps of Engineers employees may be in the area for the purpose performing daily duties.

The contractor will cooperate fully with all such people in the area, and shall not impede the work of other Contractors in any way.

2. CONTRACTOR FURNSHISHED EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, AND SUPPLIES.

2.1 General – Unless otherwise stated, the Contractor shall furnish and maintain all equipment, materials, and supplies necessary and suitable to perform the work. All equipment shall be maintained in safe operating condition in accordance with paragraph 1.4 “SAFETY.”

2.2 Equipment Safety – Equipment, materials and supplies used to accomplish services under this contract shall be suitable to perform the work as described herein. All equipment, materials, and supplies including but not limited to chainsaws, tractors, farm implements, vehicles, http://www.usace.army.mil/SafetyandOccupationalHealth.aspx mowers, herbicide applicators, seed, etc. shall be equipped with manufacture’s recommended safety protective devices to insure worker and public safety at all times. The Contractor will inspect equipment daily and maintain all equipment in good working condition.

2.2.1 Equipment Storage – In most instances, the contractor will be permitted to leave equipment in remote, undeveloped areas until the work completed. However, all Contractor’s equipment, materials, and supplies shall be removed from Government property by the end of each delivery order working period.

2.3 Identification of Contractor Vehicles and Equipment – all vehicles and vessels used in performance of this contract shall be kept clean and in safe operating condition in accordance with paragraph 1.4 “SAFETY”, and shall be clearly marked on both sides of the vehicle or vessel with identification signs showing the Contractor’s name and phone number (See Appendix A). Signs shall be of professional quality and subject to the approval of the Contracting officer. All vessels shall comply with Coast Guard, Federal and State Regulations and Requirements.

2.3.1 Private Property – The Contractor shall not trespass, i.e., park vehicles, cross, disturb, or otherwise infringe on private property. The Contractor must obtain permission from a land owner prior to accessing private property.

2.4 Approval of Equipment, Material, and Supplies – Prior to commencing work, the Contractor shall attend a pre-work conference at the Wappapello Lake Management Office and submit to the Contracting Officer, a written statement identifying the grade, type, quality, mixture, and manner of application of all materials to be used during the contract period; and provide a list of all equipment, materials and supplies available to perform the services listed in this contract. The contracting Officer reserves the right to inspect any and all equipment, materials and supplies prior to the commencement of work, or prior to implementing any changes. Only the equipment, materials, and supplies approved by the Contracting Officer may be used in performance of this contract. The contractor shall remove from Government property all unapproved materials and equipment.

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED SUPPLIES

3.1 General – The Government will furnish certain supplies and equipment as indicated in the Specifications, for use on indicated Work Items. Sufficient quantities will be furnished in order to accomplish work under specific Delivery Orders. Equipment furnished by the Government (Government Furnished Equipment – GFE) shall be described in the specifications and, if used, shall be picked up and returned by the Contractor at the management facility. If the contractor elects to use the government furnished equipment, he/she is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all GFE during the period of each Delivery Order.

Prior to completion of this contract, the Contractor shall ensure all equipment loaned to him/her by the Government is returned in the same condition as it was made available to him/her.

3.2 Keys– Government keys will be issued to the Contractor. If keys are lost and/or not returned a deduction fee of $ 250.00 per key will be made from final payment.

3.3 Maps– The Government will provide maps, clearly marked, detailing the areas work is to be performed. Each work activity will be noted and defined on the provided maps. If overlapping of work activities are present in a specified area, multiple maps may be provided.

4. PERSONNEL REQUIRMENTS.

4.1 Contractor Representatives – The Contractor shall provide in writing, to the COR, the name(s) of the Contractor’s Representative(s) who will be physically present on site with authority and power to conduct overall management, coordination, and supervision whenever work specified herein is being performed. The Contractor Representative serves as the central point of contact with the government for performance of all work under this contract. The Contractor Representative shall deal directly with the COR for normal day-to-day administration of this contract.

4.2 Quality Control Inspector – The Contractor is responsible for insuring that all work performed under this contract, including work performed by subcontractors, is in accordance with the specifications of this contract. To accomplish this, the Contractor will appoint in writing, a Quality Control Inspector.

5. CULTURAL/HISTORIC PROPERTIES

The Contractor shall take any necessary precautions to protect and preserve all cultural/historic properties within his or her work areas. The Government will notify the Contractor of any known cultural/historic sites in the immediate work area before work begins.

Should the Contractor discover any items of cultural/historic value, the Contractor will immediately cease work and notify the COR.

6. DAMAGES

6.1 Contractor Responsibility – The Contractor is responsible for taking any action necessary to protect all supplies, and property, including materials, supplies, and equipment issued to the Contractor by the Government, against damage, theft, or loss. Excessive wheel rutting and damage will be filled with dirt, and disturbed areas will be seeded with government-approved seed, and covered with clean wheat straw, scattered to a uniform depth of not more than two inches.

The government assumes no responsibility for loss or damage to any material, supplies, equipment, or property after it is received by or in the possession of the Contractor.

6.2 Replacement and Liability – The Contractor shall use reasonable care to avoid damaging buildings, equipment, and vegetation on government property and will notify the government immediately of any damages resulting from his/her actions. The Contractor shall replace or repair the damage at no expense to the Government within a time frame and in a manner approved by the Contracting Officer. If the Contractor fails or refuses to make such repairs or replacement, within the time frame, or does not complete these actions in a manner approved by the COR, the Contractor shall be liable for the cost to the government to make the repair or replacement, which will be deducted from the contract payment. This condition also applies to theft of government furnished equipment which was issued to the contractor. (In addition, see also “Special Contract Requirements” – Section H.)

7. ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM

The Contractor shall, without any additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits, and shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and Local Laws, codes, and regulations in connection with the performance of this contract. All environmental protection matters shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officer. The Contractor may be inspected by the Contracting Officer, or other Federal, State, and local officials without notice. Access for inspection shall be granted by the Contractor upon request.

8. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

The Contractor shall perform all work in accordance with applicable publications. They include but are not limited to:

MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS:

- For equipment and materials used by the Contractor

- Manuals supplied for Government Furnished Equipment

- Operating/Maintenance Manuals

INDUSTRIAL STANDARDS AND CODES (LATEST EDITIONS):

- American National Standards Institute

- EM 385-1-1, General Safety and Health Manual of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

- American Association of Nurserymen, Inc.

- OSHA Safety Standards

- Forestry Handbook, Second Edition

- American National Standard Institute, Standard 260.11973 “American Standard for

Nursery Stock”

9. SPECIFICATIONS FOR LAND MANAGEMENT.

9.1 General – Work will consist of various land management activities at Wappapello Lake. All, one, or any combination of the land management items may be performed at each location. The Contractor will take all necessary measures to ensure that each item is performed correctly and to promote the greatest possible product. Areas where land management activities are to be conducted will be accessed by the contractor only through an existing field gate unless otherwise specified by the COR.

9.2 Contractor Furnished Supplies, Materials and Equipment – The Contractor will supply all fertilizer, seed and additional equipment needed to perform the work included but not limited to tractors, and farm implements.

9.3 Seed – The Contractor will supply all necessary seed to perform the requirements of this contract. All seed must be pre-approved by COR and meet current seed standards and germination rates.

9.4 Access – The Government will clearly mark on maps and/or in the field, the locations work is to be performed. Because the management areas are dispersed throughout the project, the Contractor can anticipate considerable travel between many small work locations. Areas are accessible through gates ranging in opening size from 16 ft. to 32 ft. and will require travel down timber trails and field access roads. This may limit the size of equipment the contractor can use to perform the work. In areas that are closed to public vehicles, the contractor will keep the gates closed at all times, even while in the field.

9.5 Work Seasons – Because some land management practices are performed at different times of the year than others, it may be necessary for the contractor to return to each area more than once. Transportation cost must be considered.

9.6 Cut Disking – Using a heavy cutting/bog-type disk, contractor will cut all soil and surface materials a minimum of 6 inches deep, thoroughly incorporating all materials. Cut disking may require contractor to cut fields with woody vegetation up to and including 3 inches in diameter. Each pass must overlap the previous pass in order to avoid unturned fallow strips of soil and surface materials.

9.7 Finish Disking – Using a finish disk, contractor will cut all soil adequately enough that all soil and surface materials are finely turned under and that no clods greater than 3 inches exist on the planting surface. This may require multiple trips across the field to achieve the necessary result of the soil surface prior to planting. When finish disking is being used to accomplish seedbed preparation prior to planting, contractor must plant within 48 hours of final finish disking pass. If rain falls prior to planting operations, another finish disking pass will be required. Each pass must overlap the previous pass in order to avoid unturned fallow strips of soil and surface materials.

9.8 Plowing – Using a moldboard (breaking) plow, contractor will thoroughly turn over soil and all surface materials to a minimum depth of 9 inches so that new soil is exposed. Each pass must overlap the previous pass in order to avoid unturned fallow strips of soil and surface materials.

9.9 Roller – Using a roller, pulverizer, or other finish-type implement (approved by COR), contractor will thoroughly cut all surface soil to minimum clod size of no greater that 1 inch in diameter to prepare seedbed prior to planting. When roller is being used to accomplish seedbed preparation prior to planting, contractor must plant within 48 hours of roller implement being used.

9.10 Cultivating – Using a cultivator, contractor will cut the root-mass of all vegetation between crop rows that were planted using the row-crop method of planting. Contractor will use care to ensure that cultivator has been set in order to match row size of planter used by contractor to avoid damage to the crop rows by causing root or stem damage to the plants or by placing too much dirt around base of the plants.

9.11 Corn Row Crop Planting – Using a row-crop planter, contractor will plant Round- Up Ready (or an alternate approved by the COR) corn seeds in rows spaced no less than 30 inches and no more than 36 inches apart, at rates specified by and in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Seed will be planted at depths to maximize available soil moisture and will vary depending on soil moisture content and precipitation accumulations.

9.12 Soybean Row Crop Planting – Using a row-crop planter, contractor will plant Round-Up Ready (or an alternate approved by the COR) soybean seed in rows spaced no less than 30 inches and no more than 36 inches apart, at rates specified by and in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Seed will be planted at depths to maximize available soil moisture and will vary depending on soil moisture content and precipitation accumulations.

9.13 Grain Sorghum (Milo) Row Crop Planting – Using a row-crop planter, contractor will plant certified grain sorghum (milo) seed in rows spaced no less than 30 inches and no more than 36 inches apart, at rates specified by and in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Seed will be planted at depths to maximize available soil moisture and will vary depending on soil moisture content and precipitation accumulations.

9.14 Sunflower Row Crop Planting – Using a row-crop planter, contractor will plant certified Peredovek sunflower seed in rows spaced no less than 30 inches and no more than 36 inches apart, at rates specified by and in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Seed will be planted at depths to maximize available soil moisture and will vary depending on soil moisture content and precipitation accumulations.

9.15 Soybean Grain Drill Planting – Using a grain-drill, contractor will plant soybean seed in rows spaced no less than 6 inches and no more than 12 inches apart, at rates specified by and in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Seed will be planted at depths to maximize available soil moisture and will vary depending on soil moisture content and precipitation accumulations.

9.16 Grain Sorghum (Milo) Grain Drill Planting – Using a grain-drill, contractor will plant certified grain sorghum (milo) seed in rows spaced no less than 6 inches and no more than 12 inches apart, at rates specified by and in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Seed will be planted at depths to maximize available soil moisture and will vary depending on soil moisture content and precipitation accumulations.

9.17 Millet Grain Drill Planting – Using a grain-drill, contractor will plant a COR-approved millet seed in rows spaced no less than 6 inches and no more than 12 inches apart, at rates specified by and in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Seed will be planted at depths to maximize available soil moisture and will vary depending on soil moisture content and precipitation accumulations.

9.18 Wheat Grain Drill Planting – Using a grain-drill, contractor will plant wheat seed in rows spaced no less than 6 inches and no more than 12 inches apart, at rates specified by and in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Seed will be planted at depths to maximize available soil moisture and will vary depending on soil moisture content and precipitation accumulations.

9.19 Oat Grain Drill Planting – Using a grain-drill, contractor will plant oat seed in rows spaced no less than 6 inches and no more than 12 inches apart, at rates specified by and in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Seed will be planted at depths to maximize available soil moisture and will vary depending on soil moisture content and precipitation accumulations.

9.20 Pea Grain Drill Planting – Using a grain-drill, contractor will plant pea seed in rows spaced no less than 6 inches and no more than 12 inches apart, at rates specified by and in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Seed will be planted at depths to maximize available soil moisture and will vary depending on soil moisture content and precipitation accumulations.

9.21 Combination Wheat/Oat/Pea Grain Drill Planting – Using a grain-drill, contractor will plant a combination of wheat/oat/pea seed in rows spaced no less than 6 inches and no more than 12 inches apart. Rates will be 50 pounds per acre of both wheat and oats and 25 pounds per acre of peas and will be planted in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Seed will be planted at depths to maximize available soil moisture and will vary depending on soil moisture content and precipitation accumulations.

9.22 Soybean Broadcast Planting – Using a broadcast hopper, buggy or other seeder (approved by COR), contractor will evenly broadcast plant soybean seed at rates per acre specified by and in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Seed will be broadcast and incorporated via finish disking or roller to obtain soil contact with seed. The depth that seed is incorporated will vary depending on soil moisture content and precipitation accumulations.

9.23 Grain Sorghum (Milo) Broadcast Planting – Using a broadcast hopper, buggy or other seeder (approved by COR), contractor will evenly broadcast plant grain sorghum (milo) seed at rates per acre specified by and in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Seed will be broadcast and incorporated via finish disking or roller to obtain soil contact with seed. The depth that seed is incorporated will vary depending on soil moisture content and precipitation accumulations.

9.24 Millet Broadcast Planting – Using a broadcast hopper, buggy or other seeder (approved by COR), contractor will evenly broadcast plant millet seed at rates per acre specified by and in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Seed will be broadcast and incorporated via finish disking or roller to obtain soil contact with seed. The depth that seed is incorporated will vary depending on soil moisture content and precipitation accumulations.

9.25 Wheat Broadcast Planting – Using a broadcast hopper, buggy or other seeder (approved by COR), contractor will evenly broadcast plant wheat seed at rates per acre specified by and in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Seed will be broadcast and incorporated via finish disking or roller to obtain soil contact with seed. The depth that seed is incorporated will vary depending on soil moisture content and precipitation accumulations.

9.26 Oat Broadcast Planting – Using a broadcast hopper, buggy or other seeder (approved by COR), contractor will evenly broadcast plant oat seed at rates per acre specified by and in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Seed will be broadcast and incorporated via finish disking or roller to obtain soil contact with seed. The depth that seed is incorporated will vary depending on soil moisture content and precipitation accumulations.

9.27 Pea Broadcast Planting – Using a broadcast hopper, buggy or other seeder (approved by COR), contractor will evenly broadcast plant pea seed at rates per acre specified by and in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Seed will be broadcast and incorporated via finish disking or roller to obtain soil contact with seed. The depth that seed is incorporated will vary depending on soil moisture content and precipitation accumulations.

9.28 Combination Wheat/Oat/Pea Broadcast Planting – Using a broadcast hopper, buggy or other seeder (approved by COR), contractor will evenly broadcast plant wheat/oat/pea seed at rates of 50 pounds per acre each of wheat seed and oat seed and 25 pounds per acre of pea seed.

Seed will be broadcast and incorporated via finish disking or roller to obtain soil contact with seed. The depth that seed is incorporated will vary depending on soil moisture content and precipitation accumulations.

9.29 Corn Fertilizing – Using a hopper-type buggy that evenly broadcasts fertilize, contractor will apply 90-40-40 actual pounds of fertilizer to previously turned ground. If application is prior to planting, the fertilizer will be incorporated via finish disking and/or roller to thoroughly mix contents with soil prior to planting. If applied after crop emergence, the fertilizer will be broadcast over standing crops and, in the case of row-crops, it may be incorporated via cultivating.

9.30 Soybean Fertilizing – Using a hopper-type buggy that evenly broadcasts fertilize, contractor will apply 10-24-45 actual pounds of fertilizer to previously turned ground. If application is prior to planting, the fertilizer will be incorporated via finish disking and/or roller to thoroughly mix contents with soil prior to planting. If applied after crop emergence, the fertilizer will be broadcast over standing crops and, in the case of row-crops, it may be incorporated via cultivating.

9.31 Grain Sorghum (Milo) Fertilizing – Using a hopper-type buggy that evenly broadcasts fertilize, contractor will apply 80-40-20 actual pounds of fertilizer to previously turned ground. If application is prior to planting, the fertilizer will be incorporated via finish disking and/or roller to thoroughly mix contents with soil prior to planting. If applied after crop emergence, the fertilizer will be broadcast over standing crops and, in the case of row-crops, it may be incorporated via cultivating.

9.32 Sunflower Fertilizing – Using a hopper-type buggy that evenly broadcasts fertilize, contractor will apply 80-40-40 actual pounds of fertilizer to previously turned ground. If application is prior to planting, the fertilizer will be incorporated via finish disking and/or roller to thoroughly mix contents with soil prior to planting. If applied after crop emergence, the fertilizer will be broadcast over standing crops and, in the case of row-crops, it may be incorporated via cultivating.

9.33 Winter Food Plot Fertilizing – Using a hopper-type buggy that evenly broadcasts fertilize, contractor will apply 100-50-50 actual pounds of fertilizer to previously turned ground, plus 20 pounds per acre of ammonium sulfate. If application is prior to planting, the fertilizer will be incorporated via finish disking and/or roller to thoroughly mix contents with soil prior to planting.

9.34 Lime Application – Using a proper mechanism to apply, contractor will supply and evenly broadcast the specified amount of crushed agricultural lime with minimum guaranteed ENM (effective neutralizing material) of 500 pounds per ton. Liming may be performed on both cultivated/tilled ground, as well as fallow ground. Fallow ground application may require the ability to spread through tall vegetation conditions.

9.35 Round-Up (or approved alternate) Application – Using a boom-type sprayer, contractor shall supply and evenly apply the required rate of Round-Up broad spectrum herbicide, or an approved alternate, to designated row crops and fallow fields. Contractor must have the proper pesticide applicator license as required by the Missouri Department of Agriculture and provide an up-to-date Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to the project office. Contractor must also maintain a copy of SDS and share with personnel that are involved with application of chemical.

9.36 Mowing – Using a bush-hog or other mowing mechanism, contractor will conduct succession mowing activities to cut all herbaceous and woody vegetation, up to and including 3 ½ inches in diameter and to a height not to exceed 10 inches. Each pass must overlap the previous pass in order to avoid leaving strips of vegetation.

9.37 Gate Installation (16-feet length) – Gates to be installed will be provided by the government and will be installed in locations as specified by the government. Each installation (16-feet length) consists of gate post, latch post, keeper post and the gate. Gate post is 4” square steel and of an overall length of 78”. It must be placed in a concrete-filled hole a minimum of 30” diameter and up to 42” depth dug into the ground. Gate post will have the actual gate attached with the hinges upon complete installation of all items. Latch post is 4” square steel and of an overall length of 78” and will be installed in a minimum of 30” diameter and up to 42” deep concrete-filled hole dug into the ground. Latch post has a stainless steel eyebolt attached to the top so as to connect to the stainless steel chain attached to the end of the gate arm. Contractor should use precise care to ensure that both the gate post and latch post are installed so as the tops are level with one another and spaced distance allows gate to close properly. A keeper post, 2 ½” square steel by 78” overall length, will also be installed in a 30” diameter by up to 42” deep concrete-filled hole dug into the ground, along the same side as the gate post in a location so as to allow for the gate to be held in the open position. Keeper post has a stainless steel chain installed on the top portion and must be installed so as to not impede the flow of traffic and other equipment passing through. Installation must also allow for the stainless steel chain on the keeper post to reach and attach to the chain on the actual gate arm. All posts should be installed so as to have no greater than a height of 36” to the top of the gate arm while in the closed position, at its highest point; this will vary depending upon the slope of the ground at each installation site. Concrete should be of a high quality limestone aggregate of at least a 5 bag mix, and should be worked around all gate, latch, and keeper posts a minimum of 12” on all sides.

The bottom of each hole should have a minimum of 6” of concrete, concrete block, or rip-rap placed to allow for moisture wicking. If concrete is mixed at the installation site, it must be placed into the hole within 30 minutes of mixing operations. All foreign materials, debris, ice and water must be removed prior to placement of the concrete into the hole. The actual gate should not be installed prior to allowing a minimum of 24-hours for concrete to set up in the hole. Upon completion of all aspects of installation, dirt should be placed back around each post to level up and match surrounding conditions. All excess materials, including but not limited to bags, support braces, leftover concrete, and other construction debris must be removed and disposed of in a proper manner. All excess dirt must be leveled out and not left in piles adjacent to the gate installation site, unless approved by the COR to serve as a vehicle barrier at the site.

9.38 Gate Installation (24-feet length) – Gates to be installed will be provided by the government and will be installed in locations as specified by the government. Each installation (32-feet length) consists of 2 gate posts, 2 keeper posts and the gate. Gate posts are 4” square steel and of an overall length of 78”. They must be placed in a concrete-filled hole a minimum of 30” diameter and up to 42” depth dug into the ground. Gate posts will have the actual gate attached with the hinges upon complete installation of all items. Both gate posts will be installed so as the gate arms are level with one another and the stainless steel chains attached to the end of the gate arms can be pad-locked together in the closed position. Keeper posts, 2 ½” square steel by 78” overall length, will be installed in a 30” by up to 42” deep concrete-filled hole dug into the ground, along the same side as the gate posts in a location so as to allow for the gates to be held in the open position. Keeper posts have a stainless steel chain installed on the top portion and must be installed so as to not impede the flow of traffic and other equipment passing through when held in the open position. Installation must also allow for the stainless steel chains on the keeper post to reach and attach to the chains on the actual gate arms. All posts should be installed so as to have no greater than a height of 36” to the top of the gate arm while in the closed position, at its highest point; this will vary depending upon the slope of the ground at each installation site. Concrete should be of a high quality limestone aggregate of at least a 5 bag mix, and should be worked around all gate, latch, and keeper posts a minimum of 12” on all sides.

The bottom of each hole should have a minimum of 6” of concrete, concrete block, or rip-rap placed to allow for moisture wicking. If concrete is mixed at the installation site, it must be placed into the hole within 30 minutes of mixing operations. All foreign materials, debris, ice and water must be removed prior to placement of the concrete into the hole. The actual gate should not be installed prior to allowing minimum of 24-hours for concrete to set up in the hole.

Upon completion of all aspects of installation, dirt should be placed back around each post to level up and match surrounding conditions. All excess materials, including but not limited to bags, support braces, leftover concrete, and other construction debris must be removed and disposed of in a proper manner. All excess dirt must be leveled out and not left in piles adjacent to the gate installation site, unless approved by the COR to serve as a vehicle barrier at the site.

9.39 Gate Painting (16-feet length) – Prior to painting, all above concrete steel portions will be sanded until they are free from any rust, blemish, corrosion, pitting, or other defect to accept primer. The soil will be removed in order to adequately paint all steel portions of gate posts. Primer should be exterior grade and must be applied in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and product label in an even coat. No primer is to be applied to the stainless steel chains. Once primer has dried, an alkyd enamel paint in Devoe Thunderhead color will be applied in a minimum of 2 even coats with adequate drying time between each application. Each coat will be applied in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and product label. No paint is to be applied to the stainless steel chains. Additional coats may be necessary to adequately cover surfaces and will be done so at no added expense to the government.

Contractor must use care to avoid applying primer and/or paint from covering or clogging the grease fitting on each gate.

9.40 Gate Painting (24-feet length) – Prior to painting, all above concrete steel portions will be sanded until they are free from any rust, blemish, corrosion, pitting, or other defect to accept primer. The soil will be removed in order to adequately paint all steel portions of gate posts. Primer should be exterior grade and must be applied in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and product label in an even coat. No primer is to be applied to the stainless steel chains. Once primer has dried, alkyd enamel paint in Devoe Thunderhead color will be applied in a minimum of 2 even coats with adequate drying time between each application. Each coat will be applied in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and product label. No paint is to be applied to the stainless steel chains. Additional coats may be necessary to adequately cover surfaces and will be done so at no added expense to the government.

Contractor must use care to avoid applying primer and/or paint from covering or clogging the grease fitting on each gate.

9.41 Gate Maintenance (16-feet length) – Weedeat all grass and weeds around gate area in an approximate 20’ by 20’ area to encompass the gate arm, gate post, latch post and keeper post. Grass and weeds should be no more than 2” high after weedeating. All overhanging limbs within the 20’ by 20’ area should be cut back to the main stem of the tree up to 12’ above the ground surface. Each grease fitting should be adequately fitted and serviced with lubricating-type grease into the hinge where the gate arm attaches to the gate post. The first trip to each gate for maintenance will have to include an additional step. Each hinge’s grease fitting must be removed, the fitting’s opening tapped/threaded, and a new fitting inserted/threaded back into the opening. NOTE: This is only required the first year.

9.42 Gate Maintenance (24-feet length) – Weedeat all grass and weeds around gate area in an approximate 28’ by 16’ area to encompass the gate arm, gate post, latch post and keeper post. Grass and weeds should be no more than 2” high after weedeating. All overhanging limbs within the 28’ by 16’ area should be cut back to the main stem of the tree up to 12’ above the ground surface. Each grease fitting should be adequately fitted and serviced with lubricating-type grease into the hinge where the gate arm attaches to the gate post. The first trip to each gate for maintenance will have to include an additional step. Each hinge’s grease fitting must be removed, the fitting’s opening tapped/threaded, and a new fitting inserted/threaded back into the opening. NOTE: This is only required the first year.

9.43 Spraying Gates (16-feet length) – Using a sprayer, contractor shall supply and evenly apply the required rate of Round-Up broad spectrum herbicide, or an approved alternate, to the 20’ by 20’ area weedeated around each 16’ gate. Contractor must have the proper pesticide applicator license as required by the Missouri Department of Agriculture and provide an up-to-date Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to the project office. Contractor must also maintain a copy of SDS and share with personnel that are involved with application of chemical.

9.44 Spraying Gates (24-feet length) – Using a sprayer, contractor shall supply and evenly apply the required rate of Round-Up broad spectrum herbicide, or an approved alternate, to the 28’ by 16’ area weedeated around each 24’ gate. Contractor must have the proper pesticide applicator license as required by the Missouri Department of Agriculture and provide an up-to-date Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to the project office. Contractor must also maintain a copy of SDS and share with personnel that are involved with application of chemical.

9.45 Paint and Inspect Boundary Line – Contractor will furnish all labor, equipment, and transportation necessary to accomplish boundary line painting and inspection. Government will provide boundary paint, posts and signs, bolts, nuts, and washers, inspection forms and draw knives to perform tasks associated with painting and maintenance activities. Contractor will ensure that there is a steel post driven into the ground that is level and has a boundary sign double-bolted and installed on the uppermost portion a minimum of every 200’ and at every monument. Any missing or vandalized signs or posts will be replaced along the boundary line and at every monument. In areas where the boundary line crosses a public road, a sign and post should be placed in plain view just off the maintained right-of-way for easy visibility. Most monuments are located under small rock piles at boundary corners, which must be removed in order to be verified and recorded on the inspection forms. Any missing monument must also be noted on inspection form. Contractor must obtain a GPS reading at every monument, including all in-line monuments, and record on provided forms. All rocks will be painted prior to placing back around monument, however care will be used to keep paint off of the face of monuments.

Each boundary post will also be painted to allow for easier visibility. Tree painting will consist of using draw knives to smooth the outer bark of trees by removing all loose bark, lichens, furrows, and any other imperfections to allow for a smooth painting surface. However, care should be used to prevent damaging the inner bark of trees to be painted. Horizontal bands will be painted around the diameter of the tree and shall be no less than 4” or no greater than 6” wide.

Vertical bands will be painted perpendicular to the horizontal bands and shall be no less than 4” or greater than 6” wide and no less than 12” high. Paint will be applied in a uniform manner and in sufficient amounts to ensure complete coverage of the smoothed area of the bark, while also using care to prevent large paint runs down bark of tree. Only trees on the government side of the property line will be painted and they must be no more than 6’ away from boundary line and no more than 30’ can separate each painted tree. Using the supplied inspection forms, contractor must note and report any encroachment onto government property, unauthorized roads and trails, tree cutting, tree stands, any structures, trash piles, dig-sites, etc. Care must be exercised while performing work activities to not trespass onto private property.

9.46 Inspect Boundary Line – Contractor will furnish all labor, equipment, and transportation necessary to accomplish boundary line inspection. Government will provide posts and signs, bolts, nuts, and washers, and inspection forms to perform tasks associated with maintenance activities. Contractor will ensure that there is a steel post driven into the ground that is level and has a boundary sign double-bolted and installed on the uppermost portion a minimum of every 200’ and at every monument. Any missing or vandalized signs or posts will be replaced along the boundary line and at every monument. In areas where the boundary line crosses a public road, a sign and post should be placed in plain view just off the maintained right-of-way for easy visibility. Most monuments are located under small rock piles at boundary corners, which must be removed in order to be verified and recorded on the inspection forms.

Any missing monument must also be noted on inspection form. Contractor must obtain a GPS reading at every monument, including all in-line monuments, and record on provided forms.

Using the supplied inspection forms, contractor must note and report any encroachment onto government property, unauthorized roads and trails, tree cutting, tree stands, any structures, trash piles, dig-sites, etc. Care must be exercised while performing work activities to not trespass onto private property.

9.47 Tree Planting (up to 5-gallon container) – Trees will be planted in accordance with standard nursery procedures or via approved tree planting equipment. Holes dug for tree planting must be of adequate size and consist of a flat bottom and non-glazed sides. If glazing of the sides occurs, a scarification process must be conducted prior to tree planting. Soil must be placed back around tree to fill all void spaces and must be tamped down with foot or other tamping equipment. Care will be used so as to not plant trees too deep or too shallow and only one tree will be planted per hole dug. Any obstructions at or below ground surface that is encountered will be removed, if at all practicable. If the obstruction cannot be removed an alternate planting location may be selected with approval of the COR. All plastic identifying tags or flagging must be removed from the tree upon completion of planting. Within 1’ of each tree, a minimum of 4’ tall stake shall be placed with an adequately visible section of surveyor’s tape attached to the top to identifying tree locations for mowing purposes. Trees will need to be planted in linear rows as directed by the government for ease of maintenance. The government will provide the trees.

9.48 Tree Planting (5-gallon to 15-gallon container) – Trees will be planted in accordance with standard nursery procedures or via approved tree planting equipment. Holes dug for tree planting must be of adequate size and consist of a flat bottom and non-glazed sides.

If glazing of the sides occurs, a scarification process must be conducted prior to tree planting.

Soil must be placed back around tree to fill all void spaces and must be tamped down with foot or other tamping equipment. Care will be used so as to not plant trees too deep or too shallow and only one tree will be planted per hole dug. Any obstructions at or below ground surface that is encountered will be removed, if at all practicable. If the obstruction cannot be removed an alternate planting location may be selected with approval of the COR. All plastic identifying tags or flagging must be removed from the tree upon completion of planting. Within 1’ of each tree, a minimum of 4’ tall stake shall be placed with an adequately visible section of surveyor’s tape attached to the top to identifying tree locations for mowing purposes. Trees will need to be planted in linear rows as directed by the government for ease of maintenance. The government will provide the trees.

9.49 Seedling Planting – Bare root seedlings will be planted according to standard spacing and nursery procedures unless otherwise directed by COR.