Planting and Reforestation Description of Work

Performance Work Statement
06/11/2026
Nez Perce Clearwater NF - South Zone
Scope of Contract: It is the objective of this contract to obtain high quality tree planting services to ensure maximum tree survival and achieve prompt reforestation of the sites. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, supplies (except those designated as Government-furnished), and incidentals necessary to perform planting services on the designated areas.

LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION

The project consists of hand tree planting on the.
Nez Perce Clearwater National Forests.
South Zone (Salmon River Ranger District)
The location of the work sites, method of site preparation, size of units, tree species, stock type and other information pertinent to each planting unit will be furnished on Detailed Unit Information Charts and Project Maps.

Access
Most units can be accessed by 4-wheel drive vehicles with tire chains. At times, vehicle access may be limited or restricted to protect resources. Walking may be required to access some planting units. The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) will determine whether or not vehicle access shall be permitted depending on weather and road conditions at the time of planting. The Forest Service will be responsible for the initial opening of the road. Any trees that fall after the initial road clearing will be the contractor's responsibility to remove. WALK-IN ACCESS: Due to closure of temporary roads or other blocked access, occasional walk-in access may be required. It is anticipated that conditions may permit spring planting operations to commence prior to the time the roads become accessible for vehicle travel. Therefore, the Government will provide snow removal and road maintenance as necessary to provide access to the majority of the planting units.

GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS

I. Bareroot Trees. The tree species, stock type, and age will be specified in the Detailed Unit Information Charts. The Government will deliver trees in shipping containers, packed in plastic bags. Ninety percent of the trees will have tops ranging from 3 to 20 inches except western larch which may have tops up to 30 inches. Ninety percent of the 2-0 trees will have vertical and lateral root lengths from 10 to 12 inches. Ninety percent of the 3-0 white pine will have vertical and lateral root lengths from 11 to 13 inches. Occasional lateral roots on individual trees may exceed this length. When an individual tree is encountered with a vertical root or a majority of the lateral roots exceeding 14