Amend 0001_W912P922B0036 Solicitation Shelbyville Land Management Svc.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

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30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to change the Site Vist date in Section C of the Scope of Work 1.6 PreBid Meeting and Site Visit to read as follow s:

1.6. Pre-bid Meeting and Site Visit. A pre-bid meeting and site visit w ill be held at the Lake Shelbyville Project Office, 1989 State Highw ay 16, Shelbyville, IL 62565 on 7 September 2022 at 9:00 A.M CST. For information regarding the meeting and site visit contact the Lake Shelbyville Project Office at (217) 774-3951 ext. 7005. All bidders are strongly encouraged to attend the pre-bid meeting and site visit.

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X W912P922B0036

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

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9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

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3. EFFECTIVE DATE

29-Aug-2022

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CONTRACTING DIVISION

US ARMY ENGR DIST ST LOUIS

1222 SPRUCE STREET, RM 4.207

ST LOUIS MO 63103-2833

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W912P922B0036

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been modified:

SCOPE OF WORK

SECTION C

DESCRIPTION / SPECS / WORK STATEMENT

SPECIFICATIONS AND TECHNICAL PROVISIONS

LANDS MANAGEMENT SERVICES

1. GENERAL

1.1. Scope. Work shall consist of furnishing all labor, equipment, and materials, except as otherwise provided herein, to perform land management operations at Lake Shelbyville, Illinois (see Appendix A and A-1 for general location and project map) including: wildlife food plot plantings, succession control, maintaining hunter/fisherman parking lots and secondary roads, grass establishment, vegetation removal and rental equipment with operator. All work shall be performed in accordance with the work schedule and specifications contained herein and to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer.

1.2. Project Description. Lake Shelbyville is a 34,100-acre federal flood control project with 11,100 acres of surface water located in Shelby and Moultrie Counties, Illinois. Lake Shelbyville is a very popular outdoor recreation destination for approximately 2.5 to 3.5 million visitors each year and contains eleven recreation areas managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers.

1.3. Contract Area. All work will be located on Project Lands with the majority of the work taking place in the developed recreation areas. However, some work may be required in outlying lands as directed by the COR. See Appendix A and B for general location map and Lake Shelbyville map.

1.4. Work schedule will vary, depending on seasonal factors. During the recreation season, the Contractor will be expected to safely work within heavily utilized areas. All potential bidders are encouraged to visit Lake Shelbyville prior to bidding to discuss the requirements with the Operations Manager and other Corps of Engineers personnel. Failure to inspect the site prior to bidding does not constitute grounds for withdrawal after the bid opening.

1.5. WORK HOURS. Contractor will be allowed to work Monday thru Friday from 7 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays. If need be, and agreed upon by the Contracting Officer, work may be performed on Saturdays from 7 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. All times and days must be approved by the Contracting Officer before the work is conducted.

1.6. Pre-bid Meeting and Site Visit. A pre-bid meeting and site visit will be held at the Lake Shelbyville Project Office, 1989 State Highway 16, Shelbyville, IL 62565 on 7 September 2022 at 9:00 A.M CST. For information regarding the meeting and site visit contact the Lake Shelbyville Project Office at (217) 774-3951 ext.

7005. All bidders are strongly encouraged to attend the pre-bid meeting and site visit.

1.7. Post Award Conference. A post award conference will be scheduled within approximately 5 working days of the contract award date. The successful Contractor is required to attend this meeting.

1.8. Definitions.

1.8.1. Contracting Officer (KO). 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 includes, except as otherwise provided in this contract, the authorized representative of a Contracting Officer (COR) acting within the limits of authority.

1.8.2. Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The person designated in writing as the Authorized Representative of the Contracting Officer.

1.8.3. Quality Control. The action taken by the Contractor and/or their personnel to document, inspect, and control performance of services to insure they meet the specifications and requirements of this contract.

1.8.4. Quality Assurance. The 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 the contract. See Appendix E for the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan.

1.8.5. Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR). A CDR is a formal document used by the Government to process defects in services (see Appendix F). As initially issued to the Contractor, the CDR describes the discrepancy or problem. The CDR will be discussed with the Contractor or his representative when it is issued. The Contractor shall provide his written response on the CDR form within 24 hours of issuance. The Contractor's response must:

a. Identify the cause and corrective action taken, and

b. Identify Contractor action to prevent recurrence.

The KO will evaluate the Contractor's response and take appropriate action, which may include making necessary deductions. Upon finalization of the CDR, the Contractor and the KO must sign the form. The Contractor will be given a copy of the completed form. Should the Contractor not concur with any decision, etc., the Contractor may so state, in writing, and request a final decision by the KO. The KO monitors all CDR's issued and the CDR's are the principle evidence used by the KO in determining government contract actions such as termination or decision not to exercise options.

1.8.6. DBH – Unless otherwise specified, all tree measurements will be taken at Diameter Breast Height (DBH); the diameter of the stem measured 4 ½ feet above the ground.

1.8.7 Caliper - the diameter of a tree trunk measured 6 inches above the ground. Applies to trees 3 inches in diameter and smaller.

1.9. Safety.

1.9.1. All work shall be performed in accordance with safety requirements set forth in the Corps of Engineers Manual, EM 385-1-1, entitled “Safety and Health Requirement Manual”, 2014. A copy of the manual is available at http://www.usace.army.mil/Safety-and-Occupational-Health/Safety-and-Health-Requirements-Manual/.

The Contractor shall be responsible for complying with the current edition and all changes posted on the web. All equipment and materials will be inspected by the Government. The COR will notify the Contractor of any noncompliance with these provisions. The Contractor shall, after receipt of such notice, immediately take corrective action. Such notice, when delivered to the Contractor, shall be deemed sufficient for the purpose. If the Contractor fails or refuses to comply promptly, the COR may issue a stop work order until satisfactory corrective action(s) has been taken. No part of the lost time due to the stop work order shall be made the subject of a claim for extension of time or excess costs or damages by the Contractor. Compliance with the provisions of this clause by subcontractors will be the responsibility of the Contractor.

1.9.2. Equipment/Materials. All equipment and/or materials not in compliance with the most current safety manual will be removed from Government property immediately.

1.9.3. Accident Prevention Program. Prior to commencing work, the Contractor will develop and submit an Accident Prevention Program utilizing the form located in Appendix D.

1.10. Security and Access to Recreation and Outlying Areas. The Contractor will be responsible for ingress and egress for all work locations. Frequently access is through locked gates or barricades. The Contractor shall access these areas only through the approved locations. Under no circumstances will the Contractor drive around a recognizable barrier. While inside the work area, the Contractor is responsible for maintaining area security during the performance of this contract. The Contractor will ensure that all gates are locked when entering and exiting a work area. Under NO circumstances will the gate be left swinging unsecured or “dummy” locked.

1.11. Work Plan. The Contractor shall submit a work plan indicating what equipment will be used, number of employees and how they will be used, employee names, and the supervisors or work leaders to whom deficiencies should be reported. Any changes to the approved work plan must be submitted to the COR for approval prior to implementation of the work plan change.

1.12. Quality Control Plan. At the pre-work conference and work site inspection, the Contractor shall furnish a Quality Control Plan to the COR for approval. Any changes to the approved plan shall be submitted to the COR for approval twenty-four hours prior to implementation of the Quality Control Plan change. Note: The Contractor’s initial Quality Control Plan and any changes must be approved by the COR before commencement of any work. The initial and each individual service Quality Control Plan shall include as a minimum the information outlined in Section H.

1.13. Report Unusual Conditions. The Contractor shall inform the COR of any unusual conditions observed, such as rain or storm damage and flooding.

1.14. Lost and Found Items. Any item(s) of value left behind by the public must be brought to the lake administration office within one working day of discovery.

1.15. Vehicle Use. Unless prior approval is granted by the COR, the Contractor will not drive licensed vehicles off the paved or gravel access roads onto the grass at any time. All damage from off road vehicle use will be repaired to original conditions at the Contractor's expense. The Contractor is expected to obey all posted speed limits and citations will be issued failure to observe posted speed limits and/or careless and negligent use of vehicles. Complaints from customers will usually be considered valid and action can be taken.

1.16. Damage to Government Property. It is the Contractor's responsibility to guard against destruction, injury, defacement, removal, or any alteration of public property including, but not limited to, developed facilities and vegetative growth. In the event public property is damaged it is the Contractor's responsibility to notify the COR of damage within 24 hours. Upon approval of the COR, replacement or repair shall be made within 10 calendar days of the incident.

1.17. Customer Service. All work will be performed on public lands and witnessed by the public. All visitors will be treated with respect by the Contractor and the Contractor will strive to have a minimum impact on their plans to use the facilities. The Contractor is required to cooperate and coordinate with the COR on any operations in and around other Contractor’s work crews or Government employees working within the contract areas. It should be noted that schedules and assignments still must be accomplished while meeting the needs of the customers. In addition, it is mandatory for the contractor to stop at the park Fee Booth and let the gate attendant(s) on duty what they will be doing in the park.

1.18. Insurance Requirement. As required by the Contract Clause entitled “Insurance Work on a Government Installation”, the Contractor shall furnish to the KO, prior to the commencement of work, a certificate or written statement as evidence of the minimum insurance listed in Section H.

1.19. Personnel Requirement.

1.19.1. Supervision. A minimum of one supervisor shall be on duty in the contract work area during all scheduled working hours to ensure compliance with contract specifications. The Contractor will furnish a telephone number and mailing address through which they can be contacted daily and must supply in writing the name(s) of their supervisor(s) who can be contacted daily.

1.19.2. Contractor’s Employees. The majority of work will be performed in the presence of the general public; thus, conduct of all employees is critical and will be closely monitored. The Contractor or their employees while performing work under this contract will consume no alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs and will remain fully clothed. The COR may require the Contractor to immediately remove any employee of the Contractor from the worksite who endangers persons or property. Notification will be by telephone or in person and will be confirmed in writing as soon as possible. No such removal, however, will reduce the Contractor’s obligation to perform all work required under this contract.

1.20. Environmental Protection.

1.20.1 General. This paragraph prescribes actions required for the prevention of environmental pollution during and as the result of operations under this contract. For the purpose of this specification, environmental pollution is defined as the presence of chemicals, physical or biological elements or agents which adversely affect human health or welfare; unfavorably alter ecological balances of importance to human life; affect other species of importance to human life; or degrade the utility of the environment for aesthetic and recreational purposes. The control of environmental pollution requires consideration of air, water, and land and involves noise, solid waste management, and management of radiant energy, and radioactive materials, as well as other pollutants.

1.20.2 Protection of Land Resources. The areas on which the work is to be performed under this contract, and the land resources adjacent thereto, will be preserved in their present condition.

1.20.3. Protection of Water Resources. Lakes, ditches, rivers, canals, waterways, or reservoirs shall not be polluted with fuels, oil, bitumen’s, calcium chloride, insecticides, herbicides, or other similar materials harmful to fish, shell fish, wildlife, or materials which may be detrimental to outdoor recreation.

1.20.4. Disposal of Materials. The methods and locations of disposal of materials, wastes, effluents, trash, garbage, oil, grease, chemicals, and other like materials shall be approved by the COR.

1.20.5. Permits and Responsibilities. The Contractor will, without additional expense to the

Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any applicable Federal, State, and Municipal laws, codes, and regulations, in connection with the execution of the work.

The Contractor will be similarly responsible for all damages to persons or property that occur as a result of their fault or negligence; will take proper safety and health precautions to protect the work, the public, and all the property of others; will also be responsible for all materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance of the contract.

1.21 Equipment Removal and Storage

1.21.1 Removal of Equipment and Other Materials. Upon completion of working in an area, the Contractor will remove from the site of work all equipment, unused materials unless authorized by the COR, and any waste materials and rubbish resulting from the operation performed herein.

1.21.2 Property Storage. The Contractor will not be allowed to store any property on Government property unless approved in advance by the COR. If approval is given for property storage, the Government assumes no responsibility for the safety or security of property left on Government property. Property will be removed from the work site as soon as possible after the completion of the work described herein.

1.22. Contractor Availability.

1.22.1. Meetings. During this contract, the Contractor or an authorized representative will meet with the COR each working day. Meetings may be in person at the Administration Office or by phone during normal working hours between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. If a CDR is issued, mutual effort will be made to resolve all problems identified to preclude their recurrence. The COR may reduce the frequency of these meetings if mutually agreeable between the COR and the Contractor.

1.22.2. Electronic Communication. The Contractor will maintain an electronic communication system to receive messages (cell phone). If the COR leaves a message between the hours of 7 a.m. and 8 p.m., the Contractor shall call back within 30 minutes of the time the message is left. The Contractor will provide crew leaders a communication system with numbers furnished to the Government. The system provided shall ensure communications between the Government and the Contractor crew leader(s) during all hours of scheduled work.

3. Government Furnished Items.

3.1. Water and Electricity. The Government will provide water and electricity, when and where available.

3.2. Keys. If government keys are issued to the Contractor, the final month's work will not be considered completed and accepted until the keys are returned to the government's key control officer. If key(s) are lost and/or not returned, a deduction fee of $250.00 per key will be made from the final payment. The Contractor shall not reproduce keys.

4. Contractor Furnished Items.

4.1. The Contractor will furnish all labor, equipment, and materials except for those mentioned in Section 3 to complete the work described herein.

4.2. Material Safety Data Sheets. The Contractor shall provide “Material Safety Data Sheets” from the manufacturers of all chemicals operation of this contract. The Contractor will submit “Material Safety Data Sheets” to the COR at the same time the list of chemicals is submitted as specified in 1.21.1.

4.3. Vehicles. All vehicles used in performance of this contract will be kept clean and in safe operating condition in accordance with Section C, paragraph 1.9 Safety and will comply with safety standards as required by the State of Illinois. Vehicles will be clearly marked with professionally made or professionally painted identification signs showing in 1-1/2" or larger letters the Contractor's name, type of business and phone number.

One sign or painting will be displayed on each side of all vehicles used by Contractor's employees.

4.4. Approval of Equipment and Materials. Prior to commencing work, the Contractor will:

a. Submit to the COR a written statement identifying the grade, type, quantity, mixture, and manner of application of all materials to be used during the contract period and

b. Provide a list of all equipment available to perform the services listed in this contract.

The COR reserves the right to inspect all equipment and materials at any time while tasks are being performed under this contract. All material, equipment, and operating procedures must be approved by the COR prior to the commencement of work and prior to implementing any changes.

5. Applicable Publications

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

Manufacturers 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

- OSHA Safety Standards

6. Tree Maintenance.

6.1. Location. The Government will supply to the Contractor a list and map of all trees, limbs, and stumps to be removed. These items may be located within any US Army Corps of Engineers managed location around Lake Shelbyville.

6.2. Dead Limb Removal. Trees marked for limb removal must have all dead or damaged limbs removed two inches and larger in diameter when measured at the final pruning cut. Limbs are to be cut according to the guidelines specified in Appendix C. Bark that is peeled or damaged so as to cause separation from the wood must be cut away from the tree. If the removed branch damages the tree or surrounding trees it is the responsibility of the Contractor to repair any damages. Limbs must be chipped and placed in a nearby location designated by the COR or disposed of off Government property if a suitable location does not exist within the park. Limbs that are too large to be chipped must be removed from Government property at the Contractor’s expense or cut to firewood size (not to exceed 24” lengths) and stacked at sites for campers. NOTE: Concerning limb removal, the unit “each” in Section B will be interpreted as each tree.

6.3. Tree Removal. Trees marked for removal will be cut flush with the ground. Trees marked for removal will be placed in one of four categories: under 6” DBH, 6 – 12” DBH, 13 – 24” DBH, and over 24” DBH. The tree (to include all limbs) must be removed from Government property at the Contractor’s expense. In cases where a tree is forked or multi-trunked, the tree will be measured at DBH and if the fork is BELOW 4 ½ feet, it will be counted as 2 trees (or more if multi-trunked). If the fork is ABOVE 4 ½ feet, it will be counted as a single tree.

Note: Concerning tree removal, the unit will be each.

6.4. Tree Removal including Stump Removal. Trees marked for removal will be cut down and the stump removed. Trees will be placed in one of the four categories: under 6” DBH, 6 – 12” DBH, 13 – 24” DBH, and over 24” DBH. Trees will be cut to a height so that the stump can be ground utilizing a stump grinder and the stump shall be ground approximately 10" below ground level. All stump holes will be filled with topsoil capable of producing a natural stand of grass and may contain NO more than 30% wood chips. The remaining wood chips are to be removed from the area and disposed of at the Contractor’s expense. Once the topsoil is packed level, it shall be seeded and fertilized (10-10-10) with a viable mixture of tall fescue, bluegrass, and ryegrass seed. The tree (to include all limbs) must be removed from Government property at the Contractor’s expense. In cases where a tree is forked or multi-trunked, the tree will be measured at DBH and if the fork is BELOW 4 ½ feet, it will be counted as 2 trees (or more if multi-trunked). If the fork is ABOVE 4 ½ feet, it will only be counted as one tree. However, for the purposes of tree removal including stump grinding, the diameter of the largest tree will be used to determine payment, and the remaining trunk(s) paid under 5.4 (Tree Removal). Note: Concerning tree removal including stump removal, the unit will be each.

6.5. Stump Removal. Marked stumps shall be removed with a stump grinder and the stump ground approximately 10" below ground level. All stump holes will be filled with topsoil capable of producing a natural stand of grass and may contain NO more than 30% wood chips. The remaining wood chips are to be removed from the area and disposed of at the COR’s discretion. Once the topsoil is packed level, it shall be seeded and fertilized (10-10-10) with a viable mixture of tall fescue, bluegrass, and ryegrass seed. Note: Concerning stump removal, the unit will be each.

6.6. Emergency Call Out. In cases of an emergency it may be necessary to call the contractor out to take care of a hazard tree/limb that is in imminent danger of or has already caused an accident. In such cases, the contractor will be required to report on-site and be prepared to work within 4 hours of receiving the call from Corps personnel. This line item is to cover the cost of mobilizing equipment and/or manpower to Lake Shelbyville on short notice. Each tree/limb removal will still be paid at the appropriate bid price. As an example: A 24” tree blows across the road blocking campers in at Coon Creek Recreation Area. The tree is too big for Corps personnel to handle and Corps personnel make an Emergency Call Out (Contractors bid price of $500.00 for an emergency call out). The contractors bid price for a 24” tree is $1,000.00. The contractor would be paid $1,000.00 for the tree and $500.00 for the Emergency Call Out for a total of $1,500.00. Predicting how often this line item will be utilized in any given year is not practical. However, only in true emergency situations will the Contractor be called out. Note:

Concerning Emergency Call Out, the unit will be for each incident.

6.7. Firewood Provision. In some instances where the species is desirable for firewood (oak, hickory, etc.), the COR may want a hazard tree cut into firewood and stacked neatly at a nearby location within the recreation area for camper use. Only trees between 6” and 15” DBH will be utilized for this purpose and will be specified by the COR. These trees must be cut into approximately 24" lengths and neatly stacked at a nearby campsite or nearby location within the park as designated by the COR. The remaining portions of the tree (to include limbs) outside of this size range must be removed from Government property at the Contractor’s expense. Note: Concerning firewood provision, the unit will be each. There will be two bid items under this section: Tree removal and tree removal including stump removal. For both bid items the specification is covered under Section 5.3 or 5.4 to exclude the portion to be left for firewood.

7. Pruning Services.

7.1. Roadway Limb Removal. A map of the area(s) to be limbed will be provided to the Contractor and the area clearly marked along the roadway with a starting and ending point. All limbs hanging over the roadway lower than 20 feet high and limbs within 15 feet of the road itself will be removed within the marked areas up to 20 feet high. This may mean cutting a limb 25 feet up the trunk to eliminate a 16-foot overhang. Simply limbing the overhanging branch to a height of 20 feet and not removing the entire limb will NOT be allowed. Limbs shall be cut back to the trunk of the tree according to the guidelines specified in Appendix C. Bark that is peeled or damaged so as to cause separation from the wood shall be cut away from the tree. If the removed limbs damage the tree or surrounding trees it is the responsibility of the Contractor to repair the damages at no expense to the Government.

Limbs shall be removed from Government property at the Contractor’s expense. Note: Concerning roadway limb removal, the unit will be linear yards and will only cover one side of the road. For example, if a 250-yard section of roadway needs both sides of the road trimmed 500 linear yards will be indicated on the task order.

7.2. Campsite Pruning. All limbs overhanging the campsite living or parking areas up to 20 feet high and limbs within 10 feet of the living or parking area shall be removed up to 20 feet. This may mean cutting a limb 25 feet up the trunk to eliminate an 18-foot overhang. Limbs must be cut back to the trunk of the tree according to the guidelines specified in Appendix C. Simply limbing the overhanging branch to a height of 20 feet and not removing the entire limb will NOT be allowed. Bark that is peeled or damaged so as to cause separation from the wood must be cut away from the tree. If the removed limbs damage the tree or surrounding trees it is the responsibility of the Contractor to repair the damages at no expense to the Government. Limbs shall be chipped, and chips placed in a nearby location designated by the COR. If limbs are too large to be chipped than they shall be removed from Government property at the Contractor’s expense or cut to firewood size (not to exceed 24” lengths) and stacked at sites for campers. Campsites are located within Lithia Springs, Opossum Creek, Lone Point, Coon Creek, and Bo Wood Recreation Areas. NOTE: Concerning campsite pruning, the unit “each” in Section B will be interpreted as each campsite.

7.3. Facility Pruning. All limbs hanging over the facility up to 15 feet high and within 15 feet of the facility shall be removed. This may mean cutting a limb 20 feet up the trunk to eliminate a 12-foot overhang.

Limbs shall be cut back to the trunk of the tree according to the guidelines specified in Appendix C. Simply limbing the overhanging branch to a height of 15 feet and not removing the entire limb will NOT be allowed. Bark that is peeled or damaged so as to cause separation from the wood shall be cut away from the tree. If the removed limbs damage the tree or surrounding trees it is the responsibility of the Contractor to repair the damages at no expense to the Government. Limbs shall be chipped, and chips placed in a nearby location designated by the COR. If limbs are too large to be chipped, then they shall be removed from Government property at the Contractor’s expense. NOTE:

Concerning facility pruning, the unit “each” in Section B will be interpreted as each facility.

7.4. Live Limb Pruning as Needed (Trees in Mowing Areas, Scenic Overlooks, etc.). Trees marked for live limb removal must have all live limbs removed so that the ends of the remaining limbs are NO lower than 10 feet within mowing limits and scenic overlooks. This may mean cutting a limb 15 feet high to eliminate an 8-foot overhang. Simply limbing the overhanging branch to a height of 10 feet and not removing the entire limb will NOT be allowed. All limbs will be cut according to the guidelines specified in Appendix C. Bark that is peeled or damaged so as to cause separation from the wood must be cut away from the tree. If the removed branch damages the tree or surrounding trees it is the responsibility of the Contractor to repair any damages. Limbs must be chipped and placed in a nearby location designated by the COR. Limbs that are too large to be chipped must be removed from Government property at the Contractor’s expense. NOTE: Concerning limb removal, the unit “each” in Section B will be interpreted as each tree.

8. Vegetation Removal. It is recommended that a Forestry Mower or similar attached to a Bobcat or Skid steer be utilized for items 7.1 – 7.5. However, other methods may be utilized if agreed upon by the COR. Note that all say cut to GROUND level.

8.1. Brush Removal. All vegetation including brush and trees 6” or less DBH shall be cut and chipped and all stumps ground flush to GROUND level. All stumps encountered, regardless of size must be ground down to ground level. All woody vegetation will be ground down to a size no bigger than 2 inches wide by 16 inches long.

At times this work will be conducted in heavily used recreation areas so the Contractor shall have to take extra precaution and ensure that flying debris does not damage property or causes bodily harm to patrons. Note:

Concerning brush removal, the unit will be acre and can be broken down into tenths of an acre.

8.2. Roadway Brush Removal. A map of the area(s) to be limbed and brushed will be provided to the Contractor and the area clearly marked along the roadway with a starting and ending point. All vegetation including brush and trees 6 inches or less DBH shall be cut and ground up within 25 feet of the roadway. All stumps regardless of size must be ground down to GROUND level. All woody debris shall be ground down to a size no bigger than 2 inches wide by 16 inches long and any debris in the road or mowed areas must be removed at the Contractor’s expense. At times, work will be conducted in heavily used recreation areas so the Contractor shall take extra precautions to ensure flying debris does not damage property or causes bodily injury to visitors. Note:

Concerning roadway brush removal, the unit will be linear yards and will only cover one side of the road. For example, if a 250-yard section of road needs brush removed from both sides, 500 linear yards will be indicated on the task order.

8.3. Willow Removal. This work will primarily be done in the beach recreation areas on or near sand. All willows 6” or less at DBH shall be cut and ground to ground level in areas designated by the COR and all stumps regardless of size ground to GROUND level. All woody vegetation shall be ground down to a size no bigger than 2 inches wide by 16 inches long. At times, work will be conducted in heavily used recreation areas so the Contractor shall take extra precautions to ensure flying debris does not damage property or causes bodily injury to visitors.

Note: Concerning willow removal, the unit will be acres that can be broken down into tenths of an acre.

8.4. Fence Perimeter Brush Removal. All vegetation including brush and trees 6” or less DBH will be cut and chipped and all stumps ground flush to the ground within 20 feet of the fence perimeter of various fenced enclosures to include the maintenance yard, sewage treatment plants, etc. All woody vegetation shall be ground down to a size no bigger than 2 inches wide by 16 inches long and cut down to GROUND level. Note: Concerning fence perimeter removal, the unit will be linear yard.

8.5. Understory Removal. Trees 6 inches or less at DBH will be removed from the understory in areas designated by the COR. Trees shall be cut down to GROUND level. All trees removed shall be chipped and chips placed in a nearby area designated by the COR or ground down to a size no bigger than 2 inches wide by 16 inches long. The COR will reserve the right to determine which specific trees or species of trees are to be cut when performing this work. Note: Concerning understory removal, the unit will be acres that can be broken down into tenths of an acre.

8.6 General Woody Debris Cleanup: All brush piles and downed woody debris (tree limbs, branches, etc.)

in areas designated by the COR shall be chipped and/or removed from The Lake Shelbyville Project. Downed woody debris cleanup will typically take place within the mowing limits of Recreation Areas but may include other areas as specified by the COR. All woody debris one (1) inches in Diameter and greater within these specified areas will be disposed of by the Contractor. Work will typically involve contractor personnel walking through the specified area and picking up any fallen limbs or branches that meet the above size criteria. This line item will also include brush pile removal at various locations around the lake as directed by the COR. All brush piles, limbs and branches must be chipped and/or removed from Government property at the Contractor’s expense. NOTE:

Concerning General Woody Debris Cleanup the unit “CU YD” in Section B will be interpreted as Cubic Yards to the nearest cubic yard. Each truckload will be visually inspected by Corps personnel and an estimate of cubic yards recorded for each load. For chipped loads a percentage estimate of the truck bed will be agreed upon between the Contractor and Corps personnel and the formula L x W x H/27 x 4 will be utilized. For instances where the debris is not chipped a percentage estimate of the truck bed will be agreed upon between the Contractor and Corps personnel and the formula L x W x H/27 utilized to estimate cubic yards. At the end of the workday, the Corps personnel will give the contractor a signed copy of the daily record. The contractor will include the number of loads and cubic yards for each load along with the dollar amount for each load on their invoice.

9. Wildlife Food Plots

9.1 General - Work shall consist of furnishing all labor, equipment and materials required to establish and maintain wildlife food plots at many separate locations at Lake Shelbyville in Shelby and Moultrie Counties, Illinois. All work shall be performed according to the schedule and specifications contained herein.

All work will be performed to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer or their representative. Most fields will be at a minimum a half-acre in size.

9.1.1 Work Period - The work listed herein shall not commence prior to 1 April each year of the contract. Seed planting dates will vary depending upon whether it is a cool or warm season food plot but will generally take place during the spring planting season or in mid-August to early September. Planting dates will be specified in the Task Order and liquidated damages will apply in cases of missed planting dates. No work shall be performed during wet soil conditions. The KO will issue a verbal stop-work order when weather conditions warrant such action. The contractor must receive a verbal approval to proceed from the KO after work stoppage due to weather conditions. Contractor will be granted an additional workday for each day of delay due to a "stop work" order issued by the KO. The contract work specified herein will be considered complete upon completion of final inspection by the KO.

9.1.2 Work Sites - Work sites are widely scattered at Lake Shelbyville in Moultrie and

Shelby Counties in Illinois and vary according to topography, existing vegetative cover, soil type, moisture-holding capacity, and equipment access. General area locations are shown in Appendix A-2 and Hunter/Fisherman lot names in A-3. Maps of specific planting locations will be available to prospective bidders at the Lake Shelbyville Project Office.

9.2 Contractor Furnished Equipment Materials and Supplies

9.2.1 Equipment - Contractor shall furnish and maintain sufficient equipment suitable to perform the required work within the given time period. All equipment shall be maintained in safe operating condition in accordance with Paragraph 1.3 Safety.

9.2.2 Materials and Supplies - All labor, fuel, lubricants, fertilizer, seed, lime, chemicals, repair parts, and other materials and equipment necessary for the establishment and maintenance of wildlife food plots shall be the responsibility of the contractor. Specific fertilizer, seed, lime, and chemicals to be used are outlined in Sections 9.5, 9.6 and 9.7 below.

9.3 Description of Work

9.3.1 Plowing - The contractor will plow all food plots designated by the COR. A chisel plow, disk, or an offset gang type disk may be used. Plowing depth will not be less than eight inches (8”).

9.3.2 Disking or Cultivating - Prior to planting, all plowed wildlife food plots will be worked to obtain a firm and level seedbed. Fertilizer and chemical application shall be applied at the prescribed rates between disking on each field.

9.3.3 Harrowing - Contractor will harrow all wildlife food plots, which are unlevel prior to planting.

9.4 Fertilization and Liming Specifications

9.4.1 Fertilizer Quantities and Method of Application - Fertilizer at the rate of 300 lbs. to the acre of 19-19-19 will be applied to all wildlife food plots (excluding soybeans) in the absence of a soil test.

Fertilizer for soybeans will be applied at the rate of 50 lbs./ac of 0-46-0 and 50 lbs./ac of 0-0-60 at time of planting. If a soil test is available, recommended rates will take precedence.

9.4.2 Timing - Fertilizer will be applied in the spring or fall as directed and in between diskings during site preparation

9.4.3 Receipts - Weight receipts for fertilizer will be turned into the Lake Shelbyville Project Office after application has been completed.

9.4.4 Government-provided Fertilizer – Fertilizer is volatile in price. Fertilizer at the same rates as described in 9.4.1 will be provided to the contractor and the contractor will be responsible for picking it up, hauling it to the designated locations and spreading it. This line item may be utilized for any of the fertilizer applications such as Native Warm Season Grasses, Cool Season Grasses or Food plots.

9.4.5 Lime - Lime will be applied at rates specified by soil tests for each field. It is the responsibility of the contractor to arrange for delivery and application of lime.

9.4.6 Timing - Lime will be spread in the fall of the year for the specified fields. Specific dates will be in the Task Order.

9.4.7 Receipts - Weight receipts for lime will be turned into the Lake Shelbyville Project

9.5 Chemical Application Specifications

9.5.1 Quantities and Methods of Application - Contractor will apply chemical herbicide(s) to all food plots for control of both broadleaves and grasses common to the Lake Shelbyville area. Contractor may use either "Dual Herbicide" at the rate of 3 pints per acre, or Dual Granular at the rate of 3.5 pounds per acre, or a substitute and application rate approved by the Contracting Officer (except in the case of forage soybeans). All manufacturers’ label directions will be followed when applying chemicals. Chemicals shall be applied by properly licensed operators/applicators. No on site mixing of chemicals will be permitted on Government property by the contractor. Products containing the chemical “atrazine”, or its derivatives will not be permitted for use.

9.5.2 Soybean Application - Use a preemergent application of Pursuit (4 fl.

oz./ac) or Prowl 3.3 EC (1 to 3 pts/ac) to control many warm-season annual weeds. Use a post emergent application of Select (10 fl. oz./ac) or Poast Plus (2 to 3 pts/ac) to control grass weeds.

Where sickle pod is a problem, a post emergent application of either Frontrow (0.4 fl. oz/ac), Blazer (2 pts/ac), or Butyrac 200 (2 pts/ac) will be used. You can also use an early post emergent application of Pursuit to control grass weeds.

9.5.3 Timing - The chemicals shall be applied at the appropriate time as specified in the manufacturer’s directions included with the product(s) used.

9.5.4 Receipts - Receipts for the chemicals will be turned into the Lake Shelbyville Project

9.5.5 Pesticide Reports - Contractor must fill out a pesticide report for each type of chemical used. The report will be turned into the Lake Shelbyville Project Office after the application of the pesticides has been completed. The following information is to be included: Pesticide trade name, EPA class, EPA registration number, the target pest, location where applied (Lake Shelbyville Unit #), the total estimated amount used (gallons or pounds), and the estimated acreage. The report form to be used is included in Appendix B.

9.6 Seed Planting Specifications

9.6.1 Corn - Type and variety of corn to be planted will be specified well in advance (60 days) by the contracting officer for both wildlife food plot plantings and wetland plantings. Corn planted in these two types of areas may or may not be the same type or variety in any given year. Round-up Ready, Liberty/Links or similar corn varieties that are approved by the Contracting Officer will be required. All corn will be planted in rows with spacing between rows not less than 30 inches. Row spacing in all food plots must be uniform. The appropriate corn planting depth shall be determined given the soil moisture conditions at the time of planting. In no instance shall it be less than 1-1/2 inches or more than 3 inches. Corn plant population shall not be less than 18,000 per acre nor greater than 26,000 per acre.

9.6.2 Wild Game Food Sorghum - Wild Game Food Sorghum will be planted in rows with row spacing not less than 30 inches nor greater than 40 inches. Row spacing in all food plots must be uniform.

Sorghum planting depth shall be no less than 1 inch nor greater than 1-1/2 inches. Sorghum plant population shall be approximately 8 to 10 plants per linear foot.

9.6.3 Game Food Plot Mix – Seed will be broadcast evenly at the rate of 25 lbs. per acre on previously-prepared seedbed and incorporated into the soil according to specifications on the label.

Planting depths are critical to success and the appropriate method of incorporation such as rolling, dragging or light disking will be utilized. Broadcasting the seed mix and incorporating it into the soil will be considered one step for the purpose of payment.

9.6.4 Soybeans - Type and variety of soybeans to be planted will be specified well in advance

(60 days) by the contracting officer for wildlife food plot plantings but will be a common variety of soybeans. Drill a minimum of 140,000 seeds per acre at a maximum row spacing of 15”. Inoculant is required for any forage soybeans that are planted.

9.6.5 Planting Configuration – At the direction of the Contracting Officer.

9.6.6 Seed Viability - All seed used by the contractor must have a germination rate of at least

90%. Sorghum seed used by the contractor shall be "safened" treated with Concept.

9.6.7 Donated Seed – The contractor may be required to plant donated seed (seed donated by Pheasants Forever, Ducks Unlimited, etc.). If Donated Seed becomes available to the contracting officer, specifications will be issued through a task order. It is the responsibility of the contractor to pick up and store the provided seed.

9.7 Cultivation Specification

9.7.1 Rotary Hoeing - All row-crop food plots may require rotary hoeing a single time. Work will be accomplished at the direction of the Contracting Officer.

9.7.2 Cultivation - All row crop wildlife food plots will be cultivated at least once and possibly twice unless the plants are of a chemically resistant variety. The first cultivation will be accomplished when the growing crop has attained a height of at least six (6) inches. The second cultivation, if ordered by the Contracting Officer, will be accomplished when the crop has attained a height of between 18 and 20 inches.

9.8 Measurement and Payment - Measurement for Wildlife Food Plot services shall be made by the acre and can be broken down into tenths of an acre. Payment will be made at the contract unit price per acre as specified in the attached bid schedule for Item x001a – x00k, Wildlife Food Plots. Price and payment shall constitute full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and supplies necessary to perform Wildlife Food Plot services. Full payment shall be withheld if these contract specifications are not met for any one operation performed in the establishment of a crop by the Contractor that results in damage, a decrease in overall quality, or failure of a crop for its intended purposes. Payment will be made upon a correct invoice submitted in duplicate and contains the following information: Contractor Name and Address as it appears on the contract, Item Number(s), Item Description(s), Quantity, Unit Price and Extended Totals.

10. Succession Control

10.1 General

10.1.1 Scope - Work shall consist of furnishing all labor, equipment (Except as stated in

Section 11.5 below), and materials necessary to rotary mow and disk perennial weeds and grasses, encroaching woody species up to 2.5 inches in diameter, and sunflowers at various locations in Shelby and Moultrie Counties.

This work is to be done in the performance of five separate jobs specified in 11.1.2 through 11.1.6 below. Work in all five jobs will be performed according to the specifications contained herein. All work will be performed to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer.

10.1.2 Mowing Farm Ponds - Mowing of entrances, perimeters, and dams of farm ponds in approximately 15 different locations. Total acreage to be mowed will be determined by the KO.

10.1.3 Mowing Roadsides, Field Roadways, and Timber Trails - Mowing along roadsides, field roadways, and timber trails in approximately 75 different locations. Total acreage to be mowed will be determined by the KO.

10.1.4 Rotary/Sickle Bar Mowing Sunflower Fields - Mowing of sunflower fields in various locations. Total acreage to be mowed will be determined by the KO.

10.1.5 Succession Mowing - Work shall consist of mowing open field areas, old food plots, and…