Attachment 2: Longleaf TSI Statement of Work RV1

Statement of Work
Longleaf Timber Stand
Improvement

DIVISION 100 – GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

110. General
Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, tools, transportation, and supervision to cut small oaks and pines in recently planted longleaf pine plantations on approximately 1,575 acres with optional areas added NTE 250 acres. Work includes cutting designated trees using brush cutters, chainsaws, or other approved tools. No government-furnished equipment or materials will be provided unless otherwise stated. The Contracting Officer may substitute similar work areas within the Ranger District if original areas become unsuitable or unavailable.
120. Description and Location
All work areas are within the Ocala National Forest (Lake, Putnam, and Marion Counties). Boundaries are marked by fire lines, roads, flagging and on a geo-reference map. These stands are of mixed age and vary in vegetation density.
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Total Acres: 1,575

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dbh = diameter at breast height (4.5 feet above ground). 130. Government-Furnished Property
None.
140. Supervision
Contractor must designate a non-working, English-speaking supervisor for each crew. Written designation must define authority and establish supervisory order if multiple supervisors are listed.

DIVISION 200 – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

210. Technical Instructions
• Follow species-cutting requirements in Section 120.
• Completely sever all designated pines and oaks at the base; no hung or wedged trees allowed.
• Stump height shall not exceed 3 inches.
• All longleaf pines will be retained.
• All sand pine and oak < 3 inches dbh must be cut.
• Oaks to be cut may be left uncut if they are not close (within 20 feet) to any pines. • Do not cut large oaks or flagged trees.
• Accidental cutting of protected trees will be evaluated. Negligent cutting will incur a $5 penalty per tree.
220. Equipment and Personnel Requirements
• Contractor shall provide enough staff/equipment to treat ~15 acres/day. • A competent foreman is required.
• All crew members must use required PPE per OSHA.
Required equipment:
• Chainsaws/brush cutters with full PPE (eye protection, gloves, chaps, hearing protection,