Statement of Work Morris Tract Hardwood Plantation Thinning Cache River NWR

Performance Work Statement

Morris Tract Hardwood Plantation Thinning Cache River NWR Project Title: Morris Tract Hardwood Plantation Thinning Cache River NWR Project Time Frame: Fall of 2026 for 365 days
Purpose: This project is part of the Refuge Forest management program to improve forest habitat in older hardwood plantations. The trees are not desirable in current markets. Completing the project with chainsaws is prescribed to release quality residual trees and allow a flush of lower vegetation to improve current and future habitat for waterfowl, forest breeding birds, bats, upland birds and other native wildlife. This operation must be performed following prescription guidelines; monitor as required.
Parameters:
Contractor must fell (cut and drop to the ground) designated trees within the Project Area (Plantation); see Scope of Work.
For the duration of this Project, the Contractor must carry Commercial General Liability Insurance, with a per occurrence limit of not less than $1,000,000; and Worker’s Compensation Insurance and Employer’s Liability Insurance with a limit of at least the amount required by applicable law, but not less than $500,000, fully covering all employees and supervisors participating in the Contractor’s operations. The Contractor shall save, hold harmless, defend, and indemnify the United States of America, its agents and employees for loss, damages, or judgments and expenses on account of bodily injury, death or property damage, or claims for bodily injury, death, or property damage of any nature whatsoever, and by whomever made, arising out of the Contractor’s, his employees, subcontractors or agents with respect to conducting activities connected with this Project within the lands administered by Central Arkansas National Wildlife Refuge Complex.
The Contractor must give the Government Representative (GR) notice three days before any day in which work will be done. The Contractor must meet with the GR on-site before any work is begun.
Work will be allowed all days through the project time frame including Federal Holidays; however, work must be accomplished during favorable weather conditions, i.e., dry ground conditions. Contractor will be responsible for maintaining all access roads and trails in equal or better condition. To avoid transport of invasive pests, all equipment must be pressure washed before coming on to the refuge.

Performance Work Statement

Morris Tract Hardwood Plantation Thinning Cache River NWR