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òTHE€Ô_ÔKLAMATHÔ_Ô€BASIN€WITHIN€OREGON€AND€NORTHERN€CALIFORNIAòòó ó.óóÐ L œ ÐÌThis€is€a€[3]ò ò5„yearó ó€indefinite„delivery,€indefinite„quantity€contract€for€the€services€specified.€Ð ( x ÐOffers€shall€be€submitted€for€all€difficulty€levels€listed€below.€€These€prices€will€be€used€toÏdetermine€the€price€of€each€task€order.€€The€quantities€listed€are€the€estimated€amounts€of€eachÏdifficulty€level€anticipated€to€be€ordered€throughout€the€contract.€€In€accordance€with€DepartmentÏof€the€Interior€and€Related€Agencies€Appropriation€Act,€2001,€Public€Law€106„291,€ContractingÏOfficers€from€Bureau€of€Land€Management,€Bureau€of€Indian€Affairs,€Fish€and€Wildlife€Service,ÏNational€Park€Service€and€USDA,€Forest€Service€are€hereby€authorized€to€issue€task€ordersÏagainst€this€contract.€[4]€€Quantities€listed€below€are€a€standard€portion€of€the€estimatedÏquantities,€shown€in€simplified€form€for€evaluation€purposes€only.ÌÌòòò òENTER€PRICES€IN€THE€SPACES€BELOW€FOR€ALL€LEVELS€OF€ANY€Ô_ÔSUBITEMÔ_Ô€OFÐ d´ ÐWORK€FOR€WHICH€YOU€WISH€TO€BE€CONSIDERED.€€ó óóóÐ P  ÐÌà@Ž Ž !ìàFIRST€YEAR,€FROM€DATE€OF€AWARD€THROUGH€[5]ˆÌÌSubà  àDescription/Levelà  àEstà0 p àà È à€€€€€€€€€Unità x à€€€€€€TotalÐPp(#p(# ÐòòItemà  àóó€€€€òòof€Difficultyà  àQtyà p àUnità È àóó€€€€€€€€€òòPriceà x àóó€€€€€òòAmountóóÐ ì< ÐÌ[6]ÌòòHazardous€Fuels€Reduction€TreatmentsóóÐ ° ÐÌ€à  àò òSlashing€„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€Aó óÐ ˆØ ÐÌA1à  àSlashing€„€Level€I€€€à  à1€à p àACà0 È àà0xÈ(#È(#à$__________Ðd ´x(#x(# ÐÌA2à  àSlashing€„€Level€IIà  à1€à p àACà0 È àà0xÈ(#È(#à$__________Ð<"Œ x(#x(# ÐÌA3à  àSlashing€„€Level€IIIà  à1à p àACà0 È àà0xÈ(#È(#à$__________Ð$d"x(#x(# ÐÌA4à  àSlashing€„€Level€IVà  à1€à p àACà0 È àà0xÈ(#È(#à$__________Ðì% ñ5ñ> ñ]ÌÌTHIS€PROCUREMENT€IS€SET€ASIDE€FOR€SMALL€BUSINESS€CONCERNS.€[1ñ? ñ5ñ? ññ@ ñ6ñ@ ñ]ÌÌTo€qualify€for€emergency€assignments,€the€crews€shall€have€been€under€a€regional€interagencyÏcrew€agreement€during€the€CY2000€season.€€If€awarded€a€contract,€the€contractor€shall€beÏawarded€a€current€national€or€regional€interagency€crew€agreement€in€order€to€be€considered€forÏassignment.€€Crews€may€be€ordered€in€sizes€as€listed€under€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€S€above.€€See€Section€C€andÏSection€J€for€specifications€applicable€to€this€workòò.óóÐ  Œ¬ ÐÓ*°4ƒ,„°°‚Xx*ÓSECTION€C€„€DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION/WORK€STATEMENTÌÌÖ€hÖC.1.0à0 4 àGENERAL€[1ñA ñ6ñA ññB ñ7ñB ñ]ЈØ4(#4(# ÐÌC.1.1à0 4 àòòIntroductionó󀄀The€Government€is€acquiring€fuels€management€services€to€treatÐ `° Ðvegetation€to€reduce€the€risk€of€Ô_ÔwildlandÔ_Ô€fires.€€This€is€intended€to€meet€the€intent€ofÏthe€National€Fire€Plan€in€accordance€with€Public€Law€106„291.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.1.2à0 4 àòòBackgroundó󀄀Project€areas€are€reforestation€areas,€natural€and€managed€stands€ofÐ  ` Ðtimber€of€all€ages€size,€and€species,€Ô_ÔshrubfieldsÔ_Ô,€or€grass€areas.€€Fuels€will€consist€ofÏharvest€activity€slash,€natural€fuels,€live€fuels,€and€slashed€shrubs€and€trees.€€FuelÏloadings€range€from€less€than€[17]€ò òðð€ton€per€acre€to€as€high€as€100€tons€per€acreó ó.Ð Ô$  ÐTreatments€such€as€brushing,€piling,€Ô_ÔfuelbreakÔ_Ô€construction,€and€prescribed€fire€haveÏbeen€shown€to€reduce€the€risk€of€Ô_ÔwildlandÔ_Ô€fire€and€the€severity€of€fires€that€do€occur.€ÏIt€is€the€objective€of€this€contract€to€treat€fuels€present€on€units€identified€to€reduceÏfuel€loading€and€optimize€the€treatment€of€those€fuels€to€the€most€effective€burningÏperiod.ò òòòóóó óÐtÄ4(#4(# ÐÌC.1.3.à0 4 àòòScopeó󀄀[1ñC ñ8ñC ññD ñ9ñD ñ]ÐLœ4(#4(# ÐÌC.1.3.1à0 4 àThe€services€in€this€contract€are€designed€to€provide€for€wildfire€hazard€reduction,Ð $t Ðprescribed€burning€and€mop„up,€and€related€services.€€This€contract€may€requireÏvegetation€manipulation,€burn€unit€preparation,€prescribed€burning€and€mop„up€inÏcompliance€with€its€terms,€specifications€and€provisions.€€This€may€include€theÏContractor€formulating€and€preparing€written€burn€plans€for€submission€and€approvalÏby€the€ordering€agency;€determining€when€specific€burn€units€are€within€prescriptionÏparameters€through€field€checks€of€fuel€moisture€percentages;€providing€all€requiredÏcrew€members,€supervision€and€making€all€prescribed€burn€operational€decisionsÏranging€from€determining€that€site€specific€unit€conditions€are€within€approved€burnÏplan€parameters,€through€ignition€and€holding€operations,€mop„up€and€patrol€untilÏreleased€by€the€COR.€€This€may€include€furnishing€labor,€supervision,€transportation,Ïoperating€supplies,€and€incidentals€to€perform€all€work€necessary€to€conduct€slashing,Ïgirdling,€lop€and€scatter,€selective€slashing,€pruning,€fuel€modification€zoneÏconstruction,€hand€piling€and€cover,€€prescribed€fire€plan€preparation,€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_ÔÏconstruction€and€maintenance,€fuels€pullback,€prescribed€burning€and€mop„up,€Ïadditional€mop„up,€snag€felling,€roadblock€removal/restoration,€requested€holding€andÏmop„up.€€Assignments€may€be€made€for€emergency€fire€suppression€if€the€conditionsÏidentified€on€the€Schedule€of€Items€are€met.€€During€fire€assignments,€count€ofÏcontract€time€on€affected€task€orders€will€be€suspended€until€the€crew(s)€return€orÏshould€return.€€See€Section€J,€Ô‡X‡LXXXüHÔFire€Suppression€Requirements.Ô#†XüHXXX‡LN·#ÔòòóóШ(ø#'4(#4(# ÐÌC.1.3.2à0 4 àOther€fuels€reduction€activities€not€priced€on€the€schedule€of€items€are€subject€toÐ €*Ð%) Ðnegotiation.€€Each€successful€awarded€will€be€offered€fair€opportunity€for€these€tasksÏin€accordance€with€F.4.0.€Ð 4(#4(# ÐÐ D-”(, ÐC.1.4à0 4 àòòApplicable€Directivesó󀄀Requestedòòóó€work€shall€be€done€in€accordance€with€[ñE ñ19ñE ññF ñ20ñF ñ].а4(#4(# ÐÌC.1.5à0 4 àòòLocation€of€Project€Areasó󀄀The€work€will€be€performed€on€U.S.€Forest€Service,€Ð ˆØ ÐBureau€of€Land€Management,€Bureau€of€Indian€Affairs,€U.S.€Fish€and€WildlifeÏService€and€National€Park€Service€administered€lands€or€on€adjacent€non„FederalÏland.€€The€general€location€of€the€work€is€[2ñG ñ0ñG ññH ñ1ñH ñ].€€See€Section€J€for€maps.€€The€specificÏlocation€of€the€projects€will€be€shown€on€maps€attached€to€each€task€order.€Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.1.6à0 4 àòòBoundaries€of€Project€Areasó󀄀The€project€areas€are€generally€identifiable€as€loggedÐ  ` Ðunits,€by€changes€in€vegetation,€roads,€or€flagging.€€The€boundaries€can€be€adjacentÏtimber€stands,€recent€harvest€units,€or€other€natural€or€manmade€features€that€clearlyÏdefine€the€boundary€as€noted€on€the€project€area€maps.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.1.7à0 4 àòòAccess€to€Project€Areasó󀄀Access€is€by€all„weather€and€seasonal€roads.€€Seasonal€roadsÐ ¬ü  Ðmay€be€impassable€for€several€days€after€heavy€rains,€or€snow„blocked€during€theÏwinter€months.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.1.8à0 4 àòòUnique€Features€of€Project€Areasó󀄀Standing€timber,€wildlife€trees€and€snags€may€beÐ \¬ Ðpresent€within€the€project€sites.€€Research€plots€may€be€located€within€the€project€sitesÏand€can€not€be€disturbed€during€mop„up€activities.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.1.9à0 4 àòòWildfire€Fire€Guidelines€and€Procedureó󀄀If,€in€the€judgment€of€the€Task€OrderÐ  \ ÐManager€(TOM)€or€COR,€a€Ô_ÔslopoverÔ_Ô€that€occurs€during€ignition€or€mop„up€cannot€beÏcontained€with€the€personnel€and€equipment€identified€in€the€Countermeasures€forÏÔ_ÔSlopoverÔ_Ô€element€of€the€Prescribed€Fire€Plan,€the€TOM€will€declare€a€Ô_ÔwildlandÔ_Ô€fireÏ(see€definition€of€Ô_ÔwildlandÔ_Ô€fire).€€Under€this€condition,€the€Contractor€shall€takeÏimmediate€action€to€control,€suppress€and€mop€up€the€escaped€fire.€€The€TOM€shallÏnotify€the€responsible€office€and€procedures€specified€in€the€Escapement€ContingencyÏPlan€will€be€implemented.€The€Contractor€and€crew(s)€shall€work€under€the€directÏsupervision€of€the€Government€and€continue€working€until€released€by€theÏGovernment€not€to€exceed€24€hours€at€no€cost€to€the€Government.€€Once€released,€theÏContractor€and/or€employees€and€equipment€may€be€hired€for€suppression€activities€atÏa€rate€negotiated€under€agency€procedures.€Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.1.10à0 4 àòòSmoke€Management€Clearance€for€Burning€and/or€Mop„upóóÐ$X"4(#4(# ÐÌC.1.10.1à0 4 àThe€Government€will€obtain€for€the€Contractor€smoke€management€clearance€fromÐ à%0!$ Ðthe€[2ñI ñ1ñI ññJ ñ2ñJ ñ].Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.1.10.2à0 4 àIt€will€be€at€the€Government's€option€which€units€are€ignited€on€any€day(s)€due€toÐ ¤(ô#' Ðexisting€suppression€contingencies,€priorities€of€€individual€units,€and€smokeÏmanagement.Ð 4(#4(# Ðâ âÐ h+¸&* ÐC.1.11à0 4 àòòContractor€Liabilityó󀄀[2ñK ñ2ñK ññL ñ3ñL ñ]€€For€prescribed€fire,€the€Contractor€shall€be€liable€forÐ ° Ðsuppression€cost€and€resource€damages€only€as€a€result€of€failure€to€follow€theÏapproved€Prescribed€Fire€Plan.Ð 4(#4(# Ðâ âÌC.2.0à 4 àDEFINITIONS€[2ñM ñ3ñM ññN ñ4ñN ñ]Ð `° ÐÌà0 4 àòòAccessibleó󀄀Road€access€to€a€unit.€€Unit€will€be€considered€accessible€when€roadÐ 8 ˆ Ðaccess€is€within€1/4€mile€of€the€unit.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòBacking€Fireó󀄀A€fire€spreading€or€set€to€spread€into€(against)€the€wind,€or€downhillÐ ü L  Ð(see€Flanking€Fire,€Head€Fire).Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòBermó󀄀An€outer€border€of€the€fire€control€line.ÐÀ 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòBurn€Boss€or€Prescribed€Fire€Incident€Commander€1€or€2€(RXB1€or€RXB2)ó󀀄€TheÐ ˜è  Ðperson€responsible€for€the€organizing€and€management€of€all€personnel€and€equipmentÏon€the€burn€project€and€for€meeting€prescribed€burn€objectives.€€Burn€€Boss€I€(orÏRXB1)€level€is€required€for€complex€burns.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòBurning€outó󀄀Setting€fire€inside€a€control€line€to€consume€fuel€between€the€edge€ofÐ 4„ Ðthe€fire€and€the€control€line.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòBurn€Planó󀄀€Commonly€used€term€for€the€Prescribed€Fire€Plan.ÐøH4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòComplexity€of€Burnsó󀄀The€agencies€participating€in€this€contract€evaluate€and€rateÐ Ð  Ðprescribed€burn€complexity€based€on€burning€period,€escape€potential,€ignitionÏpatterns€and€methods,€fuel€models,€topography,€size,€values€at€risk,€crew€size,€safety,Ïand€smoke€management€considerations.€€Complexity€and€Level€Of€Difficulty€are€notÏsynonymous.€€Burn€complexity€is€one€of€several€factors€that€influences€of€Level€ofÏDifficulty.€€A€highly€complex€burn€may€not€be€a€highly€rated€Level€of€Difficulty.€€TheÏthree€levels€are€described€below:Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àò òððó óà0` 4(#4(#àòòComplexó󀄀Factors€which€contribute€to€this€rating€are:€€More€than€a€single€burningÐ 0"€  Ðperiod€required€for€ignition,€when€fire€behavior€outside€unit€is€greater€than€insideÏthe€unit,€combinations€of€complex€ignition€patterns€and€methods€are€required,Ïthree€or€more€fuel€models€are€present,€combinations€of€slopes€and€aspects€lead€toÏextreme€fire€behavior,€forest€burns€are€more€then€40€acres,€high€values€at€riskÏoutside€the€unit€may€be€threatened€by€an€escape,€crew€size€exceeds€20€in€ignitionÏand€holding,€safety€risk€is€high,€or€potential€for€smoke€intrusion€is€high,€whichÏmay€require€accelerated€mop„up€even€on€cool,€moist€days.€€Burn€Boss€I€(RXB1)Ïlevel€of€experience€and€training€is€required€for€Burn€Boss€position€on€ComplexÏrated€burns.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àò òððó óà0` 4(#4(#àòòIntermediateó󀄀Factors€which€contribute€to€this€rating€include€broadcast€andÐ X,¨'+ ÐÔ_ÔunderstoryÔ_Ô€burns€that€do€not€meet€the€above€criteria€but€are€not€non„complex.€Ð H-˜(, ÐThis€is€the€standard€burn€rating.€€Some€control€problems€may€be€present€due€toÏlocation,€aspects,€or€the€presence€of€adjacent€fuel€complexes.€€Burn€Boss€IIÏ(RXB2)€level€of€experience€and€training€is€required€for€Burn€Boss€position€onÏIntermediate€rated€burns.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àò òððó óà0` 4(#4(#àòòNon„Complexó󀄀Factor€which€contribute€to€this€rating€include€all€hand€pile€burnsÐ L œ Ðand€broadcast€burns€of€small€size€with€less€then€two€acres€of€continuous€fuels.ÏNon„Complex€burns€have€no€or€minimal€control€problems€present€and€little€to€noÏrisk€to€resources,€personnel€and€equipment.€€Burn€Boss€III€(RXB2)€level€ofÏexperience€and€training€is€required€for€Burn€Boss€position€on€Non„Complex€ratedÏburns.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àòòCrew€Member€or€Prescribed€Fire€Crew€Member€(FFT2€„€Firefighter)ó󀄀The€individualÐ Ä  Ðresponsible€for€performing€field€work€aspects€of€this€contract€(Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€construction,Ïslashing,€hand€piling,€ignition,€holding,€mop„up)€involving€the€use€of€hand€tools,Ïchain€saws,€drip€torches,€and€water€handling€equipment.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòCrew€Supervisoró󀄀A€crew€member€who€provides€direction€and€supervision€to€fellowÐ `° Ðcrew€members€during€burn€unit€preparation€or€wildfire€hazard€reduction€treatments.€ÏIs€responsible€for€work€accomplishment€and€performance€in€accordance€with€theÏrequirements€of€the€contract.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòCultural€and/or€Threatened€and€Endangered€(T&E)€Sites€ó󀄀Locations€where€specialÐ üL Ðprotection€is€required€to€preserve€and€protect€cultural€values€and€species€of€plants€orÏanimals€listed€on€the€T&E€list.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòCup€Trenchó󀄀A€trench€constructed€on€the€outer€edge€of€the€undercut€line,€deepÐ ¬ü Ðenough€to€catch€rolling€embers€and€cones.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔDBHÔ_Ôó󀄀Diameter€measured€at€breast€height,€4.5€feet€above€ground.ÐpÀ4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòDuffó󀄀Decaying€organic€material€found€on€the€forest€floor€(all€materials€down€toÐ H!˜ Ðmineral€soil).Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔFBPSÔ_Ô€Fuel€Modelsó󀄀There€are€13€fuel€models€used€for€estimating€fire€behavior.€€AsÐ  $\" Ðdescribed€by€Anderson€H.E.,€òòAids€to€Determining€Fuel€Models€For€Estimating€FireÐ ø$H # ÐBehavioróó,€Ô_ÔGTRÔ_Ô€Ô_ÔINTÔ_Ô„122/Ô_ÔNFESÔ_Ô€1574,€April€1982€Ðä%4!$4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòFFT2€and€Ô_ÔCRWBÔ_Ôó󀄀Standard€classifications€of€positions€on€fire€projects€as€defined€inÐ ¼' #& Ðthe€Ô_ÔWildlandÔ_Ô€Fire€Qualifications€Subsystem€Guide€published€by€the€National€WildfireÏCoordinating€Group€(Ô_ÔNWCGÔ_Ô).€€Publication€Numbers€PMS€310„1€and€Ô_ÔNFESÔ_Ô€1414.€ÏThis€publication€will€be€available€for€review€in€the€Ô_ÔLakeviewÔ_Ô€Fire€Office,€1000€SouthÏ9th€Street,€Ô_ÔLakeviewÔ_Ô,€Oregon.Ð 4(#4(# Ðâ âÐ X,¨'+ Ðà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔFirelineÔ_Ôó󀄀A€fire€control€line€that€is€dug€or€scraped€to€mineral€soil€by€hand€or€machineÐ ° Ðâ âaccording€to€minimum€clearance€standards.€In€certain€areas€this€may€be€a€naturalÏbarrier€(road,€river,€rock,€etc).Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòFiringó󀄀The€intentional€setting€of€fires€to€fuels€during€the€ignition€phase€of€prescribedÐ `° Ðburning.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòFlank€Linesó󀄀A€fire€control€line€constructed€on€the€side€of€the€unit€(running€acrossÐ $ t Ðcontours,€i.e.,€up€or€down€the€slope).Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòFlanking€Fireó󀄀A€fire€front€spreading€or€set€to€spread€at€roughly€right€angles€to€theÐ è 8  Ðprevailing€wind.Ð 4(#4(# ÐòòÌà0 4 àHardwoodó󀄀A€broad„leaved€tree€which€usually€has€a€single€well€defined€trunk€and/orÐ ¬ü  Ðattains€a€height€greater€than€20€feet.€€Includes,€but€not€limited€to,€species€such€asÏcanyon€live€oak,€chinkapin,€bigleaf€maple,€Ô_ÔmadroneÔ_Ô€and€oak€species.€€SproutingÏhardwood€species€may€be€in€the€form€of€multi„stemmed€clumps.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòHazardó󀄀The€existence€of€a€fuel€complex€that€constitutes€a€threat€of€wildfire€ignition,Ð H˜ Ðunacceptable€fire€behavior€and€severity,€or€suppression€difficulty.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòHazard€Reductionó󀄀The€planned€treatment€or€manipulation€of€naturally€growingÐ  \ Ðvegetation€or€any€other€flammable€material€for€the€purpose€of€reducing€rate€of€spreadÏand€output€of€heat€energy€from€any€wildfire€occurring€in€the€area€treated.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòHead€Fireó󀄀A€fire€front€spreading€or€set€to€spread€with€the€wind€or€Ô_ÔupslopeÔ_Ô.м 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòHoldingó󀄀Actions€required€to€contain€the€fire€within€the€natural€or€constructed€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_ÔÐ ”ä Ðand€prevent€escapes€and€Ô_ÔslopoversÔ_Ô.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòHolding€Boss€or€Holding€Specialist€(Ô_ÔCRWBÔ_Ô€„€Crew€Boss)ó󀄀The€individual€whoÐ X ¨ Ðprovides€direction€to€those€personnel€responsible€for€holding€the€line€during€theÏignition€and€cool€down€period(s).Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòIgnitionó󀄀Fire€started€by€hand,€aerial,€or€other€means.Ð$X"4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòInfrared€Scanó󀄀A€procedure€that€locates€hot€areas€through€photography€or€hand€heldÐ à%0!$ Ðdevices€(Ô_ÔprobeyeÔ_Ô).Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòJackpotó󀄀Concentration€of€slash€or€natural€fuels,€heavier€than€the€surrounding€areas.Ф(ô#'4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòJackpot€Burnó󀄀Burning€Jackpot€fuels€at€a€time€or€conditions€that€won't€allow€the€fireÐ |*Ì%) Ðto€spread€from€the€target€area.Ð 4(#4(# Ðâ âÐ T,¤'+ Ðà0 4 àòòLadder€Fuelsó󀄀Fuels€that€provide€vertical€continuity€between€the€ground€and€the€treeÐ ° Ðâ âcrowns,€thus€creating€a€pathway€for€surface€fire€to€move€into€the€Ô_ÔoverstoryÔ_Ô€treeÏcrowns.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòLateral€Linesó󀄀Hose€lays€that€provide€water€delivery.Ð`°4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòLeave€Treesó󀄀Trees€designated€not€to€be€cut.€€May€include€conifers,€hardwoods,€orÐ 8 ˆ Ðhardwood€clumps€with€less€than€or€equal€to€three€sprouts€of€common€origin.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòLeave€Tree€Groupó󀄀A€group€of€2€„5€plus€trees€growing€within€an€8„foot€diameterÐ ü L  Ðcircle€at€ground€level€that€are€of€exceptional€quality€in€terms€of€vigor€and€structure.€ÏGroups€may€contain€more€than€one€species€of€tree.€€Examples€would€be€a)€twoÏhealthy€ponderosa€pine€trees€growing€immediately€adjacent€to€one€another.€€b)€aÏvigorous€group€white€oak€trees€exhibiting€a€wide€horizontal€growth€pattern.€€c)€a€largeÏold€pine€with€a€healthy€Ô_ÔmadroneÔ_Ô€tree€growing€near€its€base.€€The€project€inspector€canÏshow€examples€of€suitable€tree€groups€on€the€ground.€€€Douglas„fir€will€not€beÏconsidered€for€a€leave€tree€group€when€it€is€the€only€species€present.€€It€may€beÏincluded€in€a€group€when€it€is€present€in€a€minority€amount.€Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòLeave€Shrub€Clumpó󀄀A€group€of€2€to€4€shrub€plants€with€stems€growing€within€a€6„Ð 4„ Ðfoot€diameter€circle€at€ground€level€that€are€the€same€species.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòLighting€Boss€or€Ignition€Specialist€1€or€2€(RXI1€or€RXI2)ó󀄀Provides€direction€toÐ øH Ðlighting€crew€during€ignition€of€the€unit.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòLitteró󀄀Needles,€duff,€twigs,€cones€and€leaves.м 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòMainlineó󀄀A€hose€lay€which€provides€transportation€of€water€from€the€source€toÐ ”ä Ðlateral€lines.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòMobilizationó󀄀The€act€of€delivering€all€ordered€personnel€and€equipment€to€theÐ X ¨ Ðproject€area.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòMop„upó󀄀To€locate€and€physically€extinguish€by€the€efficient€use€of€water,€dirt,Ð #l! Ðchemical€agents,€or€any€combination€thereof,€all€burning,€smoldering,€or€burnedÏmaterial.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌòòà0 4 àMop„Up€Bossó󀄀The€individual€who€provides€direction€to€those€personnel€responsibleÐ Ì&"% Ðfor€extinguishing€the€fire€after€ignition€and€holding€are€completed€and€until€the€CORÏaccepts€the€unit.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòPrescribed€Fireó󀄀Controlled€application€of€fire€to€Ô_ÔwildlandÔ_Ô€fuels€in€either€their€naturalÐ |*Ì%) Ðor€modified€state,€under€specified€environmental€conditions€which€allow€the€fire€to€beÏconfined€to€a€predetermined€area€and€at€the€same€time€to€produce€the€intensity€of€heatÏand€rate€of€spread€required€to€attain€planned€resource€management€objectives.Ð@-(,4(#4(# Їà0 4 àòòPrescribed€Fire€Planó󀄀€Also€called€the€Burn€Plan.€€This€is€a€written€plan€whichÐ ° Ðincludes€burn€area€description,€resource€and€prescribed€fire€objectives,€fuelsÏdescription,€weather€and€fuel€parameters,€acceptable€fire€behavior,€smokeÏmanagement€and€other€considerations,€ignition€schedule,€ignition€and€holding€plan,Ïsafety€considerations,€workforce€and€equipment€needs,€unit€maps,€escape€contingencyÏplan,€crew€briefing€and€go/no€go€checklist,€and€the€complexity€rating€of€the€burnÏproject.€€The€plan€must€be€reviewed€and€approved€prior€to€implementation.€€TheÏapproved€plan€constitutes€the€authority€to€burn,€subject€to€Paragraph€C.1.7.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòProject€Areaó󀄀The€area€being€treated€with€prescribed€fire€and€any€escapes€or€spot€firesÐ ü L  Ðresulting€from€the€prescribed€fire.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔReburnÔ_Ôó󀄀Open€flames€that€develop€and€spread€during€the€mop„up€phase€of€the€workÐ À  Ðproject.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòReserved€Trees€or€Reserved€Areasó󀄀Individual€species€of€trees€or€certain€areas€withinÐ „Ô  Ða€treatment€unit€that€the€contract€or€COR€designates€are€reserved€from€treatment.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòRiparian€Bufferó󀄀For€prescribed€fire€purposes,€a€50„foot€area€extending€Ô_ÔupslopeÔ_Ô€onÐ H˜ Ðeach€side€of€a€stream€channel.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòRXB1,€RXB2,€RXI1,€RXI2,€etc.ó󀄀Mnemonics€for€prescribed€fire€standardÐ  \ Ðclassifications€of€positions€as€defined€in€National€Interagency€Incident€ManagementÏSystem€Ô_ÔWildlandÔ_Ô€Fire€Qualification€Subsystem€Guide,€Part€2€„€Prescribed€Fire.€ÏPublication€number€PMS€310„1€(Part€2)€or€Ô_ÔNFESÔ_Ô€2479,€published€by€the€NationalÏWildfire€Coordinating€Group€(Ô_ÔNWCGÔ_Ô),€February€1995.€Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòShrub€(or€brush)ó󀄀Vegetation€consisting€of€woody€perennial€plant€smaller€than€a€tree,Ð ”ä Ðusually€having€permanent€single€or€multiple€stems€originating€at€or€near€the€groundÏlevel€not€normally€reaching€20€feet€in€height.€€Examples€are€manzanita,€Ô_ÔceanothusÔ_Ô,Ïhazel,€rhododendron,€etc.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòSlashó󀄀Any€cut€vegetation€or€existing€natural€(dead€and€down)€woody€debris.Ð0"€ 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSlopoverÔ_Ôó󀄀A€prescribed€fire€that€crosses€an€established€control€perimeter€but€can€beÐ $X" Ðcontained€by€personnel€and€equipment€identified€in€the€Prescribed€Fire€PlanÏ(Countermeasures€for€Ô_ÔSlopoverÔ_Ô).Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòSnagó󀄀a€dead€or€living€tree€that€has€10€percent€or€less€live€crown.ò òи'#&4(#4(# Ðó óÌà0 4 àòòSpikeó󀄀Sharp€pointed€limbs€of€living€or€dead€vegetation.Ð)à$(4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòSpot€Fireó󀄀Any€fire€located€outside€of€the€burn€unit€caused€by€airborne€fire€brands€orÐ h+¸&* Ðradiated€heat€emitted€from€the€prescribed€fire.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÐ @-(, Ðà0 4 àòòStream€Channeló󀄀That€area€influenced€by€high€water€at€the€time€of€the€year€with€theÐ ° Ðhighest€flow.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòSurplus€Vegetationó󀄀Includes€vegetation€(conifers€and€hardwoods)€greater€than€1€footÐ tÄ Ðtall€and€up€to€12€inches€Ô_ÔDBHÔ_Ô;€western€juniper€trees€greater€than€1€foot€tall€and€up€toÏ16€inches€Ô_ÔDBHÔ_Ô;€and€shrubs€less€than€12€inches€diameter€at€ground€level;€when€€notÏselected€as€leave€trees,€reserved,€or€needed€to€meet€spacing€requirements.€€For€€FuelÏModification€Zones,€Ô_ÔSubitemsÔ_Ô€F€and€G:€Standing€dead€conifers,€hardwoods€andÏshrubs€shall€be€included€as€surplus€when€not€reserved.€€For€Fuel€Modification€Zones,ÏÔ_ÔSubitemsÔ_Ô€G€(Woodlands/Ô_ÔShrublandsÔ_Ô):€All€vegetation€less€than€5€inches€Ô_ÔDBHÔ_Ô€shall€beÏincluded€as€surplus€when€not€reserved.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSwamperÔ_Ô€Burningó󀄀The€concurrent€hand€piling€and€burning€of€existing€slash€andÐ À  Ðmaterial€severed€under€this€contract;€i.e.,€a€small€pile€is€ignited€and€more€loggingÏslash€and€shrubs€are€added€to€the€pile€while€the€pile€is€burning.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòTask€Order€Manageró󀄀The€TOM€is€responsible€for€the€project€inspection€for€aÐ pÀ Ðidentified€task€order.€€This€person€has€fire€behavior,€fuels€management€experience€andÏis€qualified€to€conduct€oversight€and€evaluation€of€the€Contractors€operations.€TheÏTOM€provides€technical€expertise€to€the€COR€regarding€prescribed€fire€operations.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòTons/Acreó󀄀Unit€of€measurement€of€fuel,€usually€but€not€always,€of€dead€and€downÐ  \ Ðwoody€debris€(slash).€€Tons/Acre€is€determined€by€using€a€Photo€Series,€such€asÏUSDA€Forest€Service€Ô_ÔGTRÔ_Ô„Ô_ÔPNWÔ_Ô€51€(1976).€€These€documents€are€available€forÏreview€by€the€contractor€by€contacting€the€issuing€office.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòTop€Lineó󀄀Ô_ÔFirelineÔ_Ô€constructed€on€the€top€of€the€unit€(running€parallel€to€the€contours,Ð ¨ø Ði.e.,€across€the€slope).Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔUnderstoryÔ_Ô€burnó󀄀Prescribed€broadcast€burn€on€an€area€which€has€an€Ô_ÔoverstoryÔ_Ô€ofÐ l¼ Ðconifer€trees.€€Prescribed€burn€objective€includes€burning€the€area€in€such€a€manner€asÏto€prevent€mortality€of€the€Ô_ÔoverstoryÔ_Ô€trees.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòUndercut€Lineó󀄀Ô_ÔFirelineÔ_Ô€constructed€on€the€bottom€of€the€unit€(running€parallel€to€theÐ #l! Ðcontour,€i.e.,€across€the€slope).Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòWater€Baró󀄀Trenches€cut€at€a€45„degree€angle€across€the€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€to€deflect€water€andÐ à%0!$ Ðreduce€erosion.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌòòà0 4 àÔ_ÔWildlandÔ_Ô€Fireó󀄀An€escaped€prescribed€fire€is€a€Ô_ÔwildlandÔ_Ô€fire.€€The€TOM€determinesÐ ¤(ô#' Ðthat€an€escape€exists€based€on€either,€or€both€of€two€criteria:€€(1)€When€containmentÏof€a€Ô_ÔslopoverÔ_Ô€requires€personnel€or€equipment€exceeding€that€specified€in€theÏCountermeasures€for€Ô_ÔSlopoverÔ_Ô€element€of€the€Prescribed€Fire€Plan;€€(2)€WhenÏâ âenvironmental€conditions€and/or€fire€behavior€exceeds€that€specified€in€the€PrescribedÐ T,¤'+ ÐFire€Plan€and€the€TOM€determines€that€an€escape€has€or€is€likely€to€occur.€€TheÏdeclaration€of€an€Ô_ÔwildlandÔ_Ô€fire€for€contract€proposes€can€only€be€made€by€the€COR.Ð 4(#4(# Ðâ âÌà0 4 àòòWildlife€Treesó󀄀Standing€dead€or€live€trees€left€for€nesting,€feeding,€perching€andÐ tÄ Ðshelter€for€bids€and€mammals.€€Trees€may€be€marked€with€paint€and/or€designatedÏwith€a€tag€stating€it€is€a€wildlife€tree€or€as€identified€by€the€COR.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.3.0à0 4 àCONTRACTOR„FURNISHED€PROPERTY€AND€SERVICESÐ$ t4(#4(# ÐÌC.3.1à0 4 àUnless€otherwise€specified€herein,€the€Contractor€shall€provide€all€labor,Ð ü L  Ðtransportation,€materials,€and€equipment€necessary€to€perform€the€work€as€describedÏherein.€€For€prescribed€burn€activities€the€Contractor€shall€meet€all€requirements€asÏstated€in€the€prescribed€burn€plans€including€Ô_ÔWildlandÔ_Ô€and€Prescribed€FireÏQualification€System€Guide,€published€by€the€National€Wildfire€Coordinating€Group,ÏPublication€Numbers€PMS€310„1€and€Ô_ÔNFESÔ_Ô€1414,€January€2000.€€(available€atÏÔ4‚.uf4ÔÝ‚0ÍOÝÔÿÔòòÝ  ÝÔ5  Ôwww.nwcg.govÔ6ÔÝ‚0ÍO£ÝóóÔÿÔÝ  ÝÔ77. ÑÔ)€€òòóóÐ„Ô 4(#4(# ÐÌC.3.2à0 4 àòòWork€Campsó󀄀Camping€on€agency€administered€lands€will€only€be€allowed€inÐ \¬ Ðapproved€sites€and€with€the€prior€written€authorization€of€the€responsible€landÏmanager.€€Should€such€a€work€camp€be€authorized,€the€Contractor€shall€maintain€theÏcamp€in€an€orderly€and€sanitary€manner.€€All€fire€regulations€and€permits€shall€beÏfollowed.€€All€garbage€and€refuse€shall€be€removed€from€the€camp€site(s)€by€theÏContractor€and€disposed€of€off€site€before€final€payment€is€made.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.3.3à0 4 àòòTractoró󀄀Operations€such€as€roadblock€removal€and€restoration,€crushing€ofÐ Ð  Ðvegetation,€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€construction,€mop„up€of€landings,€and€prescribed€burn€holdingÏoperations€will€require€the€use€of€a€tractor€with€trailer.€€Tractor€size€of€24,000€poundsÏgross€operating€weight,€and€95€horse€power€òòor€lessóó€is€required.€€(Example:€equivalentÐ ”ä Ðto€Caterpillar€D„4,€John€Deere€450,€Komatsu€D45A,€Case€750,€MF€300,€or€smallerÏsizes).€Other€type€mechanized€equipment€capable€of€performing€roadblock€removalÏand€restoration€may€be€used€if€capable€of€preforming€the€operation.€€TractorÏoperations€including€roadblock€removal€and€restoration,€crushing€of€vegetation,€andÏmop„up€of€landings€are€included€in€Item€Q.€€Tractor€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€construction€is€withinÏItem€J.€€The€Contractor€may€consider€the€use€of€a€tractor€for€holding€andÏÔ_ÔslopoverÔ_Ô/escape€fire€contingency€purposes€when€planning€and€implementingÏprescribed€burning.€€The€cost€for€unit€contingency€utilizing€a€dozer€shall€be€includedÏwithin€Ô_ÔsubitemÔ_Ô€M.€€The€use€of€a€tractor€for€these€purposes€should€be€included€inÏPrescribed€Fire€Plan,€and€will€require€prior€approval€by€the€COR.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.3.4à0 4 àòòHelicopter€Aerial€Ignitionó󀄀Aerial€ignition€method€rather€than€hand€ignition€may€beÐ ¤(ô#' Ðrequired€for€some€burns€due€to€safety€considerations€for€ignition€personnel,€and/or€toÏmeet€resource€and€prescribed€fire€€objectives.€€This€would€typically€include€one€orÏmore€of€the€following€conditions:€shrub€fuel€types€where€vegetation€is€dense€or€aboveÏwaist€height;€burn€intensity€is€high€or€flame€lengths€predicted€would€exceed€the€4€toÏ12€feet€range;€burn€season€is€during€the€late€fall€and€winter€and€fuel€type€wouldÐ @-(, Ðrequire€aerial€ignition€to€meet€fuel€reduction€objectives;€or€travel€by€foot€through€theÏunit€is€slow€and€difficult.€€€Required€aerial€ignition€would€only€occur€for€prescribedÏbroadcast€or€Ô_ÔunderburnsÔ_Ô,€in€Ô_ÔSubitemsÔ_Ô€M1€„€M27.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.3.5à0 4 àòòProject€Layout€and€Cultural€Surveys€by€Contractoró󀄀The€Contractor€shall€utilize€mapsÐ `° Ðand/or€photos€provided€by€the€Government€to€locate€and€mark€the€perimeter€of€eachÏproject€with€Contractor„provided€flagging.€€The€Government€may€have€located€part€orÏall€of€the€perimeter€for€any€project.€€If€the€project€area€is€crossed€by€a€Riparian€Buffer,Ïthe€Contractor€shall€mark€the€buffer€boundaries€and€follow€the€protection€instructionsÏincluded€in€the€task€order.€€The€Contractor€shall€provide€a€Government„trained€andÏapproved€Designated€Archeological/Botanical€Technician€(DA/BT)€to€survey€theÏroute€of€any€fire€trail€prior€to€construction.€€The€DA/BT€will€be€provided€one„timeÏtraining€to€conduct€Cultural€and€Botanical€Surveys€following€the€Oregon€StateÏHistoric€Preservation€Office€guidelines€and€threaten€and€endangered€(T&E€)€plantÏprotocols.€€All€survey€reports€are€to€be€submitted€to€the€Government€within€30€days€ofÏcompletion€of€survey.€€Cultural€and€T&E€sites€are€to€be€avoided€during€fire€trailÏconstruction€and€mop„up€operations.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.3.6à0 4 àòòSecurity€of€Materialsó󀄀The€Contractor€may€leave€its€equipment€and€Government„Ð H˜ Ðfurnished€property€at€the€work€site.€€The€Contractor€shall€be€responsible€for€theÏContractor's€equipment€and€Government„furnished€property€if€it€should€be€lost,€stolenÏor€damaged.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.3.7à0 4 àòòNoxious€Weedsó󀄀Insure€that€all€equipment€is€cleaned€off€prior€to€operating€onÐ ä4 ÐGovernment€lands.€€Remove€all€dirt,€grease,€and€plant€parts€that€carry€noxious€weedÏseeds€or€vegetative€parts.€€This€may€be€accomplished€with€a€pressure€hose.€€InÏaddition€,if€equipment€is€found€operating€in€a€noxious€weed€area,€the€equipment€mustÏbe€cleaned€before€moving€to€another€area.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.3.8à0 4 àòòCREW€REQUIREMENTS€for€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€S,€Fire€Preparedness€Servicesó󀄀During€theÐ l¼ Ðperformance€period€specified€in€Paragraph€C.5.20.1,€the€contractor€shall€maintain€atÏleast€the€number€of€crews€offered€on€the€Schedule,€consisting€of€the€following€sizeÏand€strength:Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àà0` 4(#4(#àa.€€A€5„person€crew€shall€consist€of€a€minimum€of€2€Firefighter€Type€1€(Ô_ÔFFTÔ_Ô„1)Ïpersonnel€€and€the€remainder€of€the€crew€shall€be€Firefighter€Type€2€(Ô_ÔFFTÔ_Ô„2).Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àà0` 4(#4(#àb.€€A€10„person€crew€shall€consist€of€1€Crew€Boss€(Ô_ÔCRWBÔ_Ô),€1€Squad€BossÏFirefighter€Type€1€(Ô_ÔFFTÔ_Ô„1),€and€8€Firefighter€Type„2€(Ô_ÔFFTÔ_Ô„2).Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àà0` 4(#4(#àc.€€A€20„person€crew€shall€consist€of€1€Crew€Boss€(Ô_ÔCRWBÔ_Ô),€2€Squad€BossÏFirefighter€Type€1€(Ô_ÔFFTÔ_Ô„1),€and€17€Firefighter€Type€2€(Ô_ÔFFTÔ_Ô„2).Ð ` (#` (# Ðâ âà 4 àÐ h+¸&* ÐC.3.8.1à0 4 àòòCrew€Maintenanceó󀄀Ô‡XüHXXXüHÔContractor€shall€maintain€the€required€crew€strength€at€all€timesÐ ° Ðand€replace€any€non„working€crew€member€prior€to€the€next€shift€with€certifiedÏpersonnel.Ð 4(#4(# Ðâ âÔ#†XüHXXXüHz/#ÔÔ‡X‡LXXXüHÔÌC.3.8.2à0 4 àòòPersonal€Protective€Equipment€and€Clothingó󀄀Provide€and€maintain€the€equipmentÐ `° Ðand€clothing€as€specified€in€Section€J,€Personal€Protective€Equipment€and€Clothing.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÔ#†XüHXXX‡LŒ0#ÔÌC.4.0à0 4 àGOVERNMENT„FURNISHED€PROPERTY€AND€SERVICESÐ$ t4(#4(# ÐÌC.4.1à0 4 àAll€Government€furnished€equipment€and€supplies,€hereinafter€referred€to€asÐ ü L  ÐGovernment„furnished€property,€will€be€picked€up€by€the€Contractor€at€the€Ô_ÔLakeviewÔ_ÔÏFire€Office,€(except€as€otherwise€specified),€at€1000€South€9th€Street,€Ô_ÔLakeviewÔ_Ô,ÏOregon€and€signed€for€on€Form€DI„105€by€the€Contractor€or€Contractor's€authorizedÏrepresentative.€€The€Contractor€shall€return€all€Government€furnished„property€withinÏ24€hours€from€final€acceptance.€€At€time€of€return,€the€Contractor€shall€furnish€theÏCOR€with€an€inventory€of€property€being€returned.€€The€Contractor€shall€beÏresponsible€for€any€shortages€of€Government„furnished€property.€€Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.4.2à0 4 àThe€Government€shall€furnish€property€and€services€as€listed€below€[2ñO ñ4ñO ññP ñ5ñP ñ]:ÐH˜4(#4(# ÐÌà 4 àa.à0 ` àA€Government€hand„held€portable€radio€for€communication€with€the€Fire€Office,Ð  p ÐTOM€or€COR€on€all€prescribed€burning€operations.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àb.à0` 4(#4(#àPhoto€Series€to€help€Contractor€to€estimate€fuel€loadings,€maps€and€aerial€photosÐ ä4 Ðto€assist€Contractor€in€layout€of€project€units€when€requested.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà 4 àc.à0 ` àBEHAVE€computer€software€(fire€behavior€prediction€program)€to€assistÐ ¨ø ÐContractor€in€meeting€specific€fire€behavior€at€the€site,€as€required€in€theÏPrescribed€Fire€Plan.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà 4 àd.à0 ` àUnit€Prescribed€Fire€Plans.€€The€Government€will€provide€a€Prescribed€Fire€PlanÐ X ¨ Ðform€for€each€burn€unit.€€These€plans€may€vary€in€agency€format.€€The€plans€willÏindicate€resource€and€prescribed€fire€objectives,€fuels€descriptions,€establish€fuelÏand€weather€parameters,€fire€behavior,€smoke€management€and€any€other€specialÏconsiderations.€€Because€of€this€large€volume€of€paper,€the€Prescribed€Fire€PlansÏare€not€included€with€this€solicitation,€but€are€available€at€the€Ô_ÔLakeviewÔ_Ô€FireÏOffice.€€Sample€fire€plans€are€included€in€Section€J.€€Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà 4 àe.à0 ` àWeather€forecast€and€other€weather€information€will€be€available€for€use€by€theÐ ¸'#& ÐContractor€at€the€District€Office.€€These€products€are€now€available€on€theÏInternet.€€The€Government€will€provide€address€at€the€request€of€the€Contractor.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àf.à0` 4(#4(#àThreatened€and€Endangered€Species€information,€cultural€survey€information€andÐ h+¸&* Ðreporting€formats,€maps,€photos€and€training€provided€under€Paragraph€C.3.8.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÐ @-(, ÐC.5.0à0 4 àSPECIFIC€TASKS€Ô_Ô[26]Ô_Ôа4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.1à0 4 àòòSlashing€„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€Aóó€€ÐˆØ4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.1.1à0 4 àLevel€of€Difficulty€„€The€level€of€difficulty€for€slashing€is€determined€by€the€taskÐ `° Ðorder.€€The€level€is€based€on€the€relative€amount€of€the€material€to€be€slashed,Ïaccording€to€size€of€material€to€be€slashed,€as€described€in€C.5.1.2€and€C.5.1.3,€andÏpercent€cover,€as€follows:Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€A1€„€Level€Ió󀄀Unit€density€of€material€to€be€severed€is€estimated€to€average€Ð ü L  Ð20€percent€or€less€of€total€cover.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€A2€„€Level€IIó󀄀Unit€density€of€material€to€be€severed€is€estimated€to€averageÐ À  Ðbetween€21€and€40€percent€cover.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€A3€„€Level€IIIó󀄀Unit€density€of€material€to€be€severed€is€estimated€to€averageÐ „Ô  Ðbetween€41€and€60€percent€cover.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€A4€„€Level€IVó󀄀Unit€density€of€material€to€be€severed€is€estimated€to€averageÐ H˜ Ðgreater€than€61€percent€cover.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€A5€„€Level€Vó󀄀Unit€density€of€material€to€be€severed€is€estimated€to€€average€Ð  \ Ð20€percent€or€less€of€total€cover.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€A6€„€Level€VIó󀄀Unit€density€of€material€to€be€severed€is€estimated€to€beÐ Ð  Ðbetween€21€and€40€percent€cover.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€A7€„€Level€VIIó󀄀Unit€density€of€material€to€be€severed€is€estimated€to€beÐ ”ä Ðbetween€41€and€60€percent€cover.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€A8€„€Level€VIIIó󀄀Unit€density€of€material€to€be€severed€is€estimated€to€beÐ X ¨ Ðgreater€than€61€percent€cover.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.1.2à0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemsÔ_Ô€A1,€A2,€A3,€A4óó:€€All€live,€standing€vegetation,€between€1€inch€Ô_ÔDBHÔ_Ô€and€6Ð #l! Ðinches€Ô_ÔDBHÔ_Ô€shall€be€completely€severed€with€the€stump€height€not€to€exceed€6€inches.€ÏThis€will€be€the€standard€size€for€treatment€unless€otherwise€designated.€€The€taskÏorder€may€designate€a€different€size€within€this€range€for€individual€units€(example:Ïslash€1„4€or€2„6€inches€only,€instead€of€the€1„6€inches),€but€not€outside€the€1„6€inchÏÔ_ÔDBHÔ_Ô€range.€€Individual€species€may€be€specified€as€reserved€from€cutting€onÏindividual€units.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.1.3à0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemsÔ_Ô€A5,€A6,€A7€and€A8óó:€€All€live,€standing€vegetation,€greater€than€2€feet€inÐ |*Ì%) Ðheight€and€3€feet€in€length,€but€not€over€6€inches€Ô_ÔDBHÔ_Ô€shall€be€completely€severedÏwith€the€stump€height€not€to€exceed€6€inches.€€This€will€be€the€standard€size€forÏtreatment€unless€otherwise€designated€.€€The€task€order€may€designate€a€different€sizeÐ @-(, Ðwithin€this€range€for€individual€units€(example:€slash€greater€than€4€feet€in€heightÏand/or€4€feet€in€length,€instead€of€the€2€feet€height€and/or€3€feet€length€up€to€6€inchesÏÔ_ÔDBHÔ_Ô),€but€not€outside€the€original€range€limits.€€Individual€species€may€be€specifiedÏas€reserved€from€cutting€on€individual€units.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.1.4à0 4 àEach€task€order€will€specify€the€level€of€difficulty,€size€limits€for€treatment,€whetherÐ L œ Ðhardwoods€and/or€conifers€are€included,€and€if€any€individual€species€are€reservedÏfrom€treatment.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.1.5à0 4 àSlashing€shall€be€accomplished€throughout€the€entire€unit,€excluding€areas€identifiedÐ ü L  Ðby€the€task€order€as€reserved€from€treatment.€€Fire€lines€shall€remain€free€of€debris.€ÏRestore€Fire€lines€to€original€clear€condition€following€slashing.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.2à0 4 àòòGirdling€„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€BóóЬü 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.2.1à0 4 àLevel€of€Difficulty€„€The€level€of€difficulty€for€girdling€is€determined€by€the€taskÐ „Ô  Ðorder.€€The€level€is€based€on€the€expected€number€of€trees€to€be€girdled.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€B1€„€Level€Ió󀄀The€expected€number€of€trees€to€be€treated€is€less€than€30€treesÐ H˜ Ðper€acre.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€B2€„€Level€IIó󀄀The€expected€number€of€trees€to€be€treated€is€between€30€andÐ  \ Ð60€trees€per€acre.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€B3€„€Level€IIIó󀄀The€expected€number€of€trees€to€be€treated€is€between€60€andÐ Ð  Ð120€trees€per€acre.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.2.2à0 4 àGirdling€shall€be€accomplished€in€one€of€two€manners,€as€designated€in€the€task€order:Дä4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àa.à0` 4(#4(#àAll€hardwoods€and/or€conifers€between€6€inch€Ô_ÔDBHÔ_Ô€and€16€inches€Ô_ÔDBHÔ_Ô€shall€beÐ l¼ Ðgirdled.€€Three€(3)€horizontal€chain€saw€cuts€shall€be€made€completely€around€theÏbole€of€each€hardwood€tree,€and€two€(2)€horizontal€chain€saw€cuts€shall€be€madeÏcompletely€around€the€bole€of€each€conifer€tree;€such€that€the€minimum€cut€depthÏinside€the€cambium€is€ðð€inch.€€Cut€shall€be€made€below€the€lowest€live€limb.€€IfÏlimbs€extend€to€ground€level,€cut€lower€limbs€within€1€foot€of€ground€level.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àb.à0` 4(#4(#àAll€hardwoods€and/or€conifers€between€4€inches€Ô_ÔDBHÔ_Ô€and€16€inches€Ô_ÔDBHÔ_Ô€shallÐ à%0!$ Ðbe€girdled€in€such€a€manner€as€to€create€a€4€to€6„inch€wide€horizontal€band€cutÏcompletely€around€the€bole€of€each€tree€such€that€the€cambium€is€removed.€€MadeÏcuts€below€the€lowest€live€limb.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àThese€will€be€the€standard€tree€Ô_ÔDBHÔ_Ô€size€for€treatment€unless€otherwise€designated.€ÏThe€task€order€may€designate€a€different€size€within€this€range€for€individual€unitsÏ(example:€girdle€trees€6„10€or€4„6€inch€Ô_ÔDBHÔ_Ô€only).€€Individual€species€may€beÏspecified€as€reserved€from€girdling€on€individual€units.€€Ð@-(,4(#4(# ЇC.5.2.3à0 4 àEach€task€order€will€specify€the€level€of€difficulty,€one€of€the€specifications€fromÐ ° ÐC.5.2.2,€and€the€size€range€limits€for€treatment,€whether€hardwoods€and/or€conifersÏare€included,€and€if€any€individual€species€are€reserved€from€treatment.€€With€writtenÏapproval€from€the€CO,€fall€trees€instead€of€girding.€€Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.2.4à0 4 àAccomplished€girdling€throughout€the€entire€unit,€excluding€areas€identified€by€theÐ L œ Ðtask€order€as€reserved€from€treatment.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.3à0 4 àòòLop€and€Scatter€„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€CóóÐ `4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.3.1à0 4 àLevel€of€Difficulty€„€The€level€of€difficulty€for€lop€and€scatter€is€determined€by€theÐ è 8  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Ðand€shrubs€not€selected€as€leave€trees€or€reserved€over€one€foot€tall€and€up€to€12Ïinches€Ô_ÔDBHÔ_Ô€(Ô_ÔtanoakÔ_Ô€up€to€16€inches€Ô_ÔDBHÔ_Ô)€within€the€specified€spacing€ofÏacceptable€leave€tree€shall€be€severed€one€foot€or€less€above€the€ground.€€No€liveÏlimbs€shall€be€left€on€the€stump€of€any€cut€stem.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÐ @-(, Ðà0 4 àb.€à0` 4(#4(#àThe€Government€may€issue€instructions€with€the€task€order€requiring€girdling€of€Ð ° Ðindividual€species€or€all,€hardwoods,€conifers,€or€both€from€7€inches€to€12€inchesÏÔ_ÔDBHÔ_Ô€(western€juniper€7„16€inches€Ô_ÔDBHÔ_Ô),€instead€of€cutting.€€Unless€otherwiseÏinstructed€in€the€task€order,€cut€surplus€trees€and€shrubs€up€to€12€inches€Ô_ÔDBHÔ_ÔÏ(western€juniper€up€to€16€inches€Ô_ÔDBHÔ_Ô).€€Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àc.€à0` 4(#4(#àHardwoods€and€conifers€greater€than€12€inches€Ô_ÔDBHÔ_Ô,€Western€Juniper€greaterÐ 8 ˆ Ðthan€16€inches€Ô_ÔDBHÔ_Ô,€shall€not€be€cut€or€girdled,€except€as€provided€in€C.5.6.9.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àd.€à0` 4(#4(#àLeave€trees€shall€not€be€damaged€while€cutting€vegetation,€or€buried€with€slash.€€Ðü L ` (#` (# ÐÌC.5.6.7à0 4 àUnless€further€treatment€of€slash€is€prescribed,€such€as€hand€piling€and€burning,Ð Ô$  ÐÔ_ÔswamperÔ_Ô€burning€or€Ô_ÔunderburningÔ_Ô,€lop€and€scatter€the€resulting€slash€to€a€maximumÏ12„foot€length€and€a€depth€not€to€exceed€24€inches.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.6.8à0 4 àNo€slash€cut€shall€be€left€on€the€ground€within€25€feet€of€any€road€or€outside€theÐ „Ô  Ðproject€area.€€All€slash€shall€be€removed€at€least€25€feet€from€the€road€shoulder€on€theÏupper€(uphill)€side,€and€50€feet€on€the€lower€(downhill)€side.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.6.9à0 4 àGirdling€„€Notwithstanding€Paragraph€C.5.6.6,€conifers€and€hardwoods€7€to€12€inchesÐ 4„ ÐÔ_ÔDBHÔ_Ô,€and€western€juniper€7€to€16€inches€Ô_ÔDBHÔ_Ô,€may€be€designated€for€girdling€onÏindividual€units.€€Trees€designated€for€girdling€shall€have€three€(3)€horizontal€chainÏsaw€cuts€made€completely€around€the€bole€of€the€tree.€€The€cuts€shall€be€made€suchÏthat€the€minimum€cut€inside€the€cambium€is€ðð€inch.€€Cuts€shall€be€made€below€theÏlowest€live€limb€or€branch.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.6.10à0 4 àBucking€of€Cut€Material€„€Slashed,€cut€and€felled€material€shall€be€bucked€into€theÐ ¨ø Ðstandard€length€of€12€feet€or€less€unless€otherwise€designated€by€the€task€order.€ÏLonger€lengths€may€be€designated€in€order€to€meet€utilization€objectives.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.6.11à0 4 àPruning€„€Leave€trees,€girdled€trees,€and€leave€snags€shall€be€pruned€to€a€height€of€6€toÐ X ¨ Ð12€feet€as€designated€by€the€task€order.€€Live€and€dead€limbs€and€branches€shall€be€cutÏcleanly€and€as€close€to€the€bole€of€the€tree€as€possible.€€Tree€limbs€and€branches€thatÏattach€to€the€bole€above€the€designated€pruning€height,€but€have€limbs€or€branchesÏextending€into€the€pruning€height€area,€shall€be€pruned€so€they€do€not€extend€belowÏthe€designated€height.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.6.12à0 4 àSnag€Felling€„€€The€TOM€may€reserve€individual€snags€from€felling€requirementsÐ Ì&"% Ðwhen€snags€are€deemed€necessary€for€other€resource€objectives.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.7à0 4 àòòFuel€Modification€Zone€Construction€„€Woodland/Ô_ÔShrublandÔ_Ô€„Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€GóóÐ)à$(4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.7.1à0 4 àFuel€modification€zones€(Ô_ÔFMZsÔ_Ô)€shall€be€constructed€to€create€a€more€sustainableÐ h+¸&* Ðvegetation€cover€in€the€event€of€wildfire.€€Vegetation€density€shall€be€reduced€andÏspecies€composition€shall€be€modified.€€Activities€required€in€this€Ô_ÔsubitemÔ_Ô€includeÐ @-(, Ðspecies€identification€and€selection€of€leave€trees€and€shrubs,€cutting€and€girdling€ofÏtrees,€slashing€of€shrubs€and€small€vegetation,€pruning€of€leave€trees€and€shrubs,€andÏsnag€felling.€€Ô_ÔFMZsÔ_Ô€will€normally€be€created€in€whole€or€portions€of€stands,€alongÏridge€lines,€between€separate€stand€and€vegetative€types,€or€adjacent€to€privateÏproperty.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.7.2à0 4 àLevel€of€Difficulty€„€The€level€of€difficulty€for€fuel€modification€zone€construction€isÐ 8 ˆ Ðbased€on€percent€cover€of€material€to€be€treated€and€access€to€the€project€site.€€Level€isÏdetermined€by€the€task€order.Ð 4(#4(# Ðà0 4 àÐ 4(#4(# Ðà0 4 àòòSub„item€G1€„€Level€Ió󀄀Site€is€accessible€with€at€least€75€percent€of€the€work€siteÐ è 8  Ðaccessible€with€longest€walk„in€of€1/4€mile€or€less.€€The€percent€cover€of€material€toÏbe€treated€is€less€than€40€percent.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòSub„item€G2€„€Level€IIó󀄀Site€is€accessible€with€at€least€75€percent€of€the€work€siteÐ ˜è  Ðaccessible€with€longest€walk„in€of€1/4€mile€or€less.€€The€percent€cover€of€material€toÏbe€treated€is€between€40€and€60€percent.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòSub„item€G3€„€Level€IIIó󀄀Site€is€accessible€with€at€least€75€percent€of€the€work€siteÐ H˜ Ðaccessible€with€longest€walk„in€of€1/4€mile€or€less.€€The€percent€cover€of€material€toÏbe€treated€is€greater€than€60€percent.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòSub„item€G4€„€Level€IVó󀄀Access€is€limited€with€at€least€50€percent€of€the€work€siteÐ øH Ðaccessible€with€longest€walk„in€of€ðð€mile€or€less.€€The€percent€cover€of€material€to€beÏtreated€is€less€than€40€percent.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòSub„item€G5€„€Level€Vó󀄀Access€is€limited€with€at€least€50€percent€of€the€work€siteÐ ¨ø Ðaccessible€with€longest€walk„in€of€ðð€mile€or€less.€€The€percent€cover€of€material€to€beÏtreated€is€between€40€and€60€percent.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòSub„item€G6€„€Level€VIó󀄀Access€is€limited€with€at€least€50€percent€of€the€work€siteÐ X ¨ Ðaccessible€with€longest€walk„in€of€ðð€mile€or€less.€€The€percent€cover€of€material€to€beÏtreated€is€greater€than€60€percent.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòSub„item€G7€„€Level€VIIó󀄀Access€is€limited€with€25€percent€or€less€of€the€siteÐ $X" Ðaccessible€with€longest€walk„in€2€mile€or€less.€€The€percent€cover€of€material€to€beÏtreated€is€less€than€40€percent.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòSub„item€G8€„€Level€VIIIó󀄀Access€is€limited€with€25€percent€or€less€of€the€siteÐ ¸'#& Ðaccessible€with€longest€walk„in€2€mile€or€less.€€The€percent€cover€of€material€to€beÏtreated€is€between€40€and€60€percent.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòSub„item€G9€„€Level€IXó󀄀Access€is€limited€with€25€percent€or€less€of€the€siteÐ h+¸&* Ðaccessible€with€longest€walk„in€2€mile€or€less.€€The€percent€cover€of€material€to€beÏtreated€is€greater€than€60€percent.Ð@-(,4(#4(# ЇC.5.7.3à0 4 àTask€orders€for€Ô_ÔSubitemsÔ_Ô€€G1€thru€G9€will€include€written€instructions€detailingÐ ° Ðspacing,€pruning€height,€any€no„treatment€areas,€reserve€trees€and€shrubs,€and/orÏchanges€to€the€order€of€preference.€Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.7.4à0 4 àReserve€Trees€and€ShrubsÐ`°4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àa.€à0` 4(#4(#àAreas€of€trees€and€shrubs€may€be€reserved€from€treatment€in€designated€units.€Ð 8 ˆ ÐReserve€areas€may€be€designated€by€the€Government€or€the€Contractor.€€Prior€toÏthe€Contractor€commencing€work€in€a€unit,€the€Government€may€designate€no„¼treatment€area(s)€within€each€unit,€or,€the€Government€may€authorize€theÏContractor€to€designate€the€no„treatment€area(s)€within€each€unit.€€No€cutting€ofÏvegetation€shall€be€done€within€these€designated€areas.€€These€areas€may€range€inÏsize€from€1/10€acre€to€1€acre,€and€number€from€zero€to€twenty.€€Areas€less€thanÏone€acre€in€size€are€included€in€acreage€for€payment.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àb.€à0` 4(#4(#àReserve€trees€and€shrubs€shall€be€designated€by€the€Government€with€markingÐ „Ô  Ð(paint,€flagging,€or€sign),€or€by€written€instructions.€€Reserve€trees€and€shrubsÏshall€not€be€damaged€or€cut.€€Reserve€trees€and€shrubs€shall€not€be€considered€inÏthe€spacing€of€leave€trees€or€shrubs.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àc.€à0` 4(#4(#àUnless€otherwise€instructed€in€the€task€order,€the€Contractor€shall€leave€any€size€Ð  p Ðcedar€trees,€8„inch€Ô_ÔDBHÔ_Ô€or€greater€oak€trees,€12„inch€Ô_ÔDBHÔ_Ô€or€greater€conifers,€andÏhardwoods,€16„inch€Ô_ÔDBHÔ_Ô€or€greater€western€juniper,€and€12„inch€diameter€atÏground€level€or€greater€shrub.€€These€trees€and€shrubs€òòshallóó€be€considered€in€theÐ ä4 Ðspacing€of€leave€trees€and€shrub.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌC.5.7.5à0 4 àSelection€of€Individual€Leave€Trees€and€Shrubs,€and€Groups€and€ClumpsШø4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àa.€à0` 4(#4(#àThe€Contractor€shall€select€leave€trees€or€shrubs€based€on€written€instructionsÐ €Ð Ðfrom€the€Government.€€These€instruction€may€be€in€the€form€of€a€table,€orÏnarrative.€€The€Government€will€issue€instructions€prior€to€issuing€Task€Order€forÏa€unit.€€The€sample€table€below€lists€an€example€of€instructions€for€selection€of€theÏleave€trees€and€shrub€species€in€the€order€of€preference€for€consideration.€€TheÏContractor€shall€determine€preference€for€selection€as€leave€tree€or€shrub€based€onÏthe€written€instructions.Ð $X"` (#` (# ÐÔ*…ƒZ[ ddd Xdd Xdd X°(#°(#…ÔÔ,Êdd ÔÔ,Îtd ÔÔ,td ÔÔ+  ÔÐ 0& ° €€‚x‚ƒƒ„„……0ÐORDER€OF€CONSIDERATION€FOR€LEAVE€TREE€&€SHRUB€SELECTION€€Ð (x Є€SAMPLE€ONLYÌÐ B8 P x   €@€‚x‚ƒƒ„P„BÐSpeciesÐ ,€\d´P „P„,ÐSizeÐ ;€\,!d´P\ „P„;ÐCommentsÐ Q€\D,d´P x @ \ €à€‚ˆ‚ƒƒ„„QÐDesignated€reserveÏtrees/shrubs€„€Ð 2€\\#Ä \ „„2ÐallÐ 2€\\#Ø ( \\ „„2Ðleave€all,€do€not€include€in€spacing.€ÏThese€can€be€painted€reserved,€flagged,Ïbearing€trees,€boundary€marked€trees,Ïother€special€designations.Ð H€\;#œ ì  ˆ à \\ €€‚ˆ‚ƒƒ„„HÐCedarÐ 2€\\#` \ „„2ÐallÐ 2€\\#` \\ „„2Ðleave€all,€include€in€spacing.Ð H€\;#`  ˆ  \\ €€‚ˆ‚ƒƒ„„HÐHardwoods€&€otherÏConifersÐ 2€\\#pÀ \ „„2Ð12+"€Ô_ÔDBHÔ_ÔÐ 2€\\#„Ô \\ „„2Ðleave€all,€include€in€spacing.Ð H€\;#„Ô  ˆ  \\ €P€‚ˆ‚ƒƒ„„HÐOaksÐ 2€\\#ä4 \ „„2Ð8+"€Ô_ÔDBHÔ_ÔÐ 2€\\#ä4 \\ „„2Ðleave€all,€include€in€spacing.Ð H€\;#ä4  ˆ P \\ €¨€‚ˆ‚ƒƒ„„HÐOaksÐ 2€\\#X¨\ „„2Ð<8"€Ô_ÔDBHÔ_ÔÐ 2€\\#X¨\\ „„2Ðinclude€in€spacing,€leave€single€or€group.Ð H€\;#X¨ ˆ ¨ \\ €¨€‚ˆ‚ƒƒ„„HÐPinesÐ 2€\\#Ì\ „„2Ð<12"€Ô_ÔDBHÔ_ÔÐ 2€\\#Ì\\ „„2Ðinclude€in€spacing,€leave€single€or€group.Ð H€\;#Ì ˆ ¨ \\ €¨€‚ˆ‚ƒƒ„„HÐOther€HardwoodsÐ 2€\\#@\ „„2Ð<12"€Ô_ÔDBHÔ_ÔÐ 2€\\#@\\ „„2Ðinclude€in€spacing,€leave€single€or€group.Ð H€\;#@  ˆ ¨ \\ €¨€‚ˆ‚ƒƒ„„HÐDouglas„firÐ 2€\\#´!\ „„2Ð5„12"€Ô_ÔDBHÔ_ÔÐ 2€\\#´"\\ „„2Ðinclude€in€spacing,€leave€single.Ð H€\;#´# ˆ ¨ \\ €à€‚ˆ‚ƒƒ„„HÐshrubÐ 2€\\#(x$\ „„2Ð12+"€stemÏdiameterÐ 2€\\#d&\\ „„2Ðinclude€in€spacing,€leave€single€or€clump.Ð H€\;#(x' ˆ à \\ €° €‚ˆ‚ƒƒ„„HÐshrubÌÌ1.€mahoganyÌ2.€Ô_ÔWedgeleafÔ_ÔÌ3.€cherry€spp.Ì4.€plum€spp.Ì5.€manzanitaÐ 2€\\#!`.\ „„2Ð<12"€stemÏdiameterÐ 2€\\#tÄ0\\ „„2Ðinclude€in€spacing,€leave€single€or€clump.Ð3)'ˆØ1 ˆ ° \\ 3ÐÌà0 4 àb.€€à0` 4(#4(#àWhite€Fir€and€Western€Juniper€less€than€5€inches€Ô_ÔDBHÔ_Ô€shall€not€be€selected€asÐ è"82 Ðleave€trees.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àc.€à0` 4(#4(#àGroups€and€Clumps€„€Leave€tree€groups€and€leave€shrub€clumps€shall€beÐ ¬%ü 5 Ðconsidered€for€leaving€if€present.€€See€definitions€for€Leave€Tree€Group€and€LeaveÏShrub€Clump.€€For€spacing€purposes,€groups€and€clumps€will€be€considered€as€oneÏstem.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àd.€€à0` 4(#4(#àSpacing€of€Leave€Trees€and€Shrubs€„€Spacing€for€leave€trees€and€shrubs,€and€forÐ H*˜%: Ðleave€groups€and€clumps€will€be€designated€for€each€unit€by€the€task€order.€€TheÏâ âspacing€designated€shall€be€no€less€than€20€feet€and€no€greater€than€45€feetÐ  ,p'< Ðbetween€leave€vegetation.€€The€designated€spacing€may€be€varied€plus€or€minus€10Ïfeet€in€order€to€choose€the€best€leave€tree€or€shrub.Ð ` (#` (# Ðâ âÌC.5.7.6à0 4 àTreatment€of€Surplus€Trees€and€ShrubsÐtÄ4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àa.€à0` 4(#4(#àAll€live€and€dead€conifers,€hardwood€trees,€and€shrubs€not€selected€as€leave€orÐ L œ Ðreserved€over€one€foot€tall€and€up€to€12€inches€Ô_ÔDBHÔ_Ô€(western€juniper€up€to€16Ïinches€Ô_ÔDBHÔ_Ô)€within€the€specified€spacing€of€each€acceptable€leave€tree€or€shrubÏstem€and€leave€group€and€clump€shall€be€severed€one€foot€or€less€above€theÏground.€€No€live€limbs€shall€be€left€on€the€stump€of€any€cut€stem.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àb.€à0` 4(#4(#àThe€Government€may€issue€instructions€with€the€task€order€requiring€girdling€of€Ð Ô$  Ðindividual€species€or€all,€hardwoods,€conifers,€or€both€from€7€inches€to€12€inchesÏÔ_ÔDBHÔ_Ô€(western€juniper€7„16€inches€Ô_ÔDBHÔ_Ô),€instead€of€cutting.€€Unless€otherwiseÏinstructed€in€the€task€order,€the€Contractor€shall€cut€surplus€trees€and€shrubs€up€toÏ12€inches€Ô_ÔDBHÔ_Ô€(Ô_ÔtanoakÔ_Ô€up€to€16€inches€Ô_ÔDBHÔ_Ô).€€Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àc.€à0` 4(#4(#àHardwoods,€and€conifers,€greater€than€12€inches€Ô_ÔDBHÔ_Ô,€western€juniper€greaterÐ \¬ Ðthan€16€inches€Ô_ÔDBHÔ_Ô,€and€shrubs€greater€than€12€inches€at€ground€level€shall€notÏbe€cut€or€girdled€except€as€provided€in€C.5.7.9.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àd.€à0` 4(#4(#àLeave€trees,€shrubs,€groups€and€clumps€shall€not€be€damaged€while€cuttingÐ  \ Ðvegetation,€or€buried€with€slash.€€Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌC.5.7.7à0 4 àGirdling€„€Notwithstanding€Paragraph€C.5.7.6,€conifers€and€hardwoods€7€to€12€inchesÐ Ð  ÐÔ_ÔDBHÔ_Ô,€and€western€juniper€7€to€16€inches€Ô_ÔDBHÔ_Ô,€may€be€designated€for€girdling€onÏindividual€units.€€Trees€designated€for€girdling€shall€have€three€(3)€horizontal€chainÏsaw€cuts€made€completely€around€the€bole€of€the€tree.€€The€cuts€shall€be€made€suchÏthat€the€minimum€cut€inside€the€cambium€is€ðð€inch.€€Cuts€shall€be€made€below€theÏlowest€live€limb€or€branch.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.7.8à0 4 àStump€Heights€„€All€conifer€stumps€shall€be€cut€flush€with€the€ground.€€All€hardwoodÐ D!” Ðand€shrub€stumps€shall€be€cut€within€12€inches€of€the€ground.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.7.9à0 4 àBucking€of€Cut€Material€„€Slashed,€cut€and€felled€material€shall€be€bucked€into€theÐ $X" Ðstandard€length€of€12€feet€or€less€unless€otherwise€designated€by€the€task€order.€ÏLonger€lengths€may€be€designated€in€order€to€meet€utilization€objectives.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.7.10à0 4 àPruning€„€Leave€trees,€girdled€trees,€and€leave€snags€shall€be€pruned€to€a€height€of€6€toÐ ¸'#& Ð12€feet€as€designated€by€the€task€order.€€Live€and€dead€limbs€and€branches€shall€be€cutÏcleanly€and€as€close€to€the€bole€of€the€tree€as€possible.€€Tree€limbs€and€branches€thatÏattach€to€the€bole€above€the€designated€pruning€height,€but€have€limbs€or€branchesÏextending€into€the€pruning€height€area,€shall€be€pruned€so€they€do€not€extend€belowÏthe€designated€height.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÐ @-(, ÐC.5.7.11à0 4 àSnag€Felling€„€The€COR€may€reserve€individual€snags€from€felling€requirements€whenÐ ° Ðsnags€are€deemed€necessary€for€other€resource€goals.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌ€C.5.8òòà0 4 àHand€Pile€and€Cover€„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€HóóÐtÄ4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.8.1à0 4 àLevel€of€Difficulty€„€The€level€of€difficulty€for€hand€piling€and€covering€is€determinedÐ L œ Ðby€the€task€order.€€The€level€is€based€on€the€number€of€piles€per€acre€expected,€basedÏon€the€amount€of€slash€on€the€unit€meeting€specifications€from€C.5.8.2,€or€C.5.8.3.€ÏThe€Government€will€designate€which€specification€for€size€of€material€to€be€piledÏwith€each€task€order.€€The€following€are€hand€pile€and€cover€levels:Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€H1€„€Level€Ió󀄀An€average€of€fewer€than€18€piles€per€acre.ÐÔ$ 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€H2€„€Level€IIó󀄀An€average€of€19€to€30€piles€per€acre.Ьü 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€H3€„€Level€IIIó󀄀An€average€of€31€to€40€piles€per€acre.Ð„Ô 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€H4€„€Level€IVó󀄀An€average€of€41€to€50€piles€per€acre.Ð\¬4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€H5€„€Level€Vó󀄀Units€with€an€average€of€30€piles€per€acre€or€less;€access€isÐ 4„ Ðlimited€with€at€least€50€to€75€percent€of€the€work€site€accessible€with€longest€walk„inÏðð€mile€or€less.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€H6€„€Level€VIó󀄀Units€with€an€average€of€30€piles€per€acre€or€less;€access€isÐ ä4 Ðlimited€with€25€percent€or€less€of€the€site€accessible€with€longest€walk„in€2€miles€orÏless.€€Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€H7€„€Level€VIIó󀄀Units€with€an€average€of€31€to€50€piles€per€acre;€access€isÐ ”ä Ðlimited€with€at€least€50€to€75€percent€of€the€work€site€accessible€with€longest€walk„inÏðð€mile€or€less.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€H8€„€Level€VIIIó󀄀Units€with€an€average€of€31€to€50€piles€per€acre;€access€isÐ D!” Ðlimited€with€25€percent€or€less€of€the€site€accessible€with€longest€walk„in€2€miles€orÏless.€€Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€H9€„€Level€IXó󀄀An€average€of€51€to€60€piles€per€acre.Ðô$D #4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€H10€„€Level€Xó󀄀Units€with€an€average€of€51€to€60€piles€per€acre;€access€isÐ Ì&"% Ðlimited€with€at€least€50€to€75€percent€of€the€work€site€accessible€with€longest€walk„inÏðð€mile€or€less.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€H11€„€Level€XIó󀄀Units€with€an€average€of€51€to€60€piles€per€acre;€access€isÐ |*Ì%) Ðlimited€with€25€percent€or€less€of€the€site€accessible€with€longest€walk„in€2€miles€orÏless.€€Ð 4(#4(# ÐÐ @-(, ÐC.5.8.2à0 4 àAll€slash€between€1€and€6€inches€in€diameter€and€greater€than€2€feet€in€length€shall€beÐ ° Ðpiled.€€Slash€less€than€1€inch€in€diameter€and€less€than€2€feet€in€length€shall€be€left€onÏthe€ground.€€Slash€left€on€the€ground€shall€not€exceed€1€foot€in€depth.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.8.3à0 4 àAll€slash€less€6€inches€in€diameter€and€greater€than€2€feet€in€length€shall€be€piled.€Ð `° ÐSlash€less€than€2€feet€in€length€shall€be€left€on€the€ground.€€Slash€left€on€the€groundÏshall€not€exceed€1€foot€in€depth.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.8.4à0 4 àAll€piles€shall€be€constructed€by€laying€limbs,€stems,€cut€boles,€and€other€slash€in€theÐ  ` Ðpile€so€as€to€be€parallel€with€each€other.€€Slash€that€causes€large€air€spaces€in€pilesÏshall€be€cut€to€eliminate€air€spaces.€€Each€pile€shall€include€an€area€of€small€sizedÏslash€(small€branches€less€than€ðð€to€ðð€inch€in€diameter€and/or€small€branches€withÏneedles€or€leaves€attached)€to€provide€ð ðkindlingðð€for€prompt€ignition€and€to€aid€inÏcombustion€of€larger€slash.€€These€fuels€shall€be€placed€in€the€center€of€the€pile.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.8.5à0 4 àUnless€approved€by€the€COR,€maximum€pile€size€shall€be€8€feet€in€diameter€by€8€feetÐ „Ô  Ðin€height,€and€minimum€pile€size€shall€be€5€feet€in€diameter€by€4€feet€in€height.€€€€€€€Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.8.6à0 4 àAll€piles€shall€be€covered€with€a€minimum€of€6„foot€by€6„foot€piece€of€4„milÐ H˜ Ðpolyethylene€plastic,€such€that€at€least€80€percent€of€the€pile's€surface€area€shall€beÏcovered.€€All€four€corners€and€the€middle€of€the€plastic€sheets€shall€be€anchored€withÏslash€or€other€debris.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.8.7à0 4 àPiles€shall€not€be€closer€than€10€feet€to€reserved€trees€or€25€feet€to€a€unit€boundary,Ð ä4 Ðunless€approved€by€the€COR.€€Slash€shall€not€be€piled€or€placed€on€logs€or€stumps,€inÏroadways€or€drainage€ditches,€or€within€channel€bottoms€or€streams.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.8.8à0 4 àHand€pile€and€cover€shall€be€completed€within€90€calendar€days€from€effective€date€ofÐ ”ä Ðthe€Notice€to€Proceed€for€the€initial€units€or€for€each€task€order.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.9à0 4 àòòPrescribed€Fire€Plan€Preparation€„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€IóóÐX ¨4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.9.1à0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€I1€„€Broadcast€Burn€or€Ô_ÔUnderstoryÔ_Ô€Burnó󀄀Submit€a€Prescribed€Fire€Plan€forÐ 0"€  Ðeach€broadcast€and€Ô_ÔunderstoryÔ_Ô€burn€unit.€€Complete€portions€covering€ignition,Ïholding,€escape€contingency,€mop„up,€and€crew€briefing€checklist.€€Complete€anÏignition€and€holding€map€which€indicates€initial€workforce€and€equipment€placementÏand€utilization.€€Complete€the€workforce€and€equipment€needs€portion€of€the€plan€forÏthe€low,€desired,€and€high€acceptable€prescription€range€of€the€fuel€and€weatherÏparameters.€€Complete€a€mop„up€plan€to€meet€mop„up€objectives€for€ignition€at€theÏlow,€desired,€and€high€prescription€range€of€the€fuel€and€weather€parameters.ÏComplete€a€site„specific€crew€briefing€checklist€which€identifies€pertinent€elements,Ïespecially€safety,€to€be€covered€in€Ô_ÔpreburnÔ_Ô€crew€briefing.€€The€Prescribed€Fire€PlanÏshall€be€very€specific€and€based€upon€the€Contractor's€on„site€inspection€of€the€unitÏand€environmental€conditions.€€A€joint€on„site€inspection€involving€both€theÏContractor€and€the€COR€or€TOM€may€be€requested€by€either€party€to€clarifyÐ @-(, Ðobjectives€and€resolve€deficiencies€in€the€plan.€€€€Submit€this€plan€to€the€COR€forÏapproval€at€least€10€calendar€days€prior€to€the€estimated€ignition€date.€€SampleÏPrescribed€Fire€Plan,€Broadcast€Burn€or€Ô_ÔUnderstoryÔ_Ô€Burn€is€shown€in€Section€J.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.9.2à0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€I2€„€Hand€Pile€Burn€or€Ô_ÔSwamperÔ_Ô€Burnó󀄀Submit€a€Prescribed€Fire€Plan€forÐ `° Ðeach€hand€pile€burn€or€Ô_ÔswamperÔ_Ô€burn€unit.€€This€plan€requires€completion€of€theÏportions€covering€ignition€techniques,€contingency€and€holding,€mop„up/patrol,€andÏpersonnel€and€equipment€needed€for€hand€pile€ignition€or€Ô_ÔswamperÔ_Ô€burn€ignition.€ÏComplete€a€site„specific€crew€briefing€checklist€which€identifies€pertinent€elements,Ïespecially€safety,€to€be€covered€in€Ô_ÔpreburnÔ_Ô€crew€briefing.€€This€plan€shall€be€submittedÏto€the€COR€for€approval€at€least€ten€calendar€days€prior€to€the€estimated€ignition€date.€ÏThe€Prescribed€Fire€Plan€shall€be€very€specific€and€based€upon€the€Contractor's€on„¼site€inspection€of€the€unit€and€environmental€conditions.€€A€joint€on„site€inspectionÏinvolving€both€the€Contractor€and€the€COR€or€TOM€may€be€requested€by€either€partyÏto€clarify€objectives€and€resolve€deficiencies€in€the€plan.€€€Submit€this€plan€to€theÏCOR€for€approval€at€least€10€calendar€days€prior€to€the€estimated€ignition€date.€ÏSample€Prescribed€Fire€Plan,€Hand€Pile€Burn€or€Ô_ÔSwamperÔ_Ô€Burn€is€shown€in€Section€J.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.9.3à0 4 àThe€ignition,€holding,€and€escape€contingency€elements€of€the€Prescribed€Fire€PlanÐ H˜ Ðshall€contain€the€following:Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àa.à0` 4(#4(#àMap€at€a€scale€fitting€the€entire€unit€(as€large€as€possible)€on€a€8€ðð€by€11„inchÐ  \ Ðsheet€of€paper,€showing€ignition€technique€and€pattern,€placement€of€holding€crewÏand€equipment,€area(s)€of€concern,€and€location€where€weather€shall€be€monitoredÏand€documented.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àb.à0` 4(#4(#àA€narrative€discussing€ignition€technique€and€holding€objectives.€€Indicate€whatÐ ¨ø Ðshall€be€done,€when€it€shall€be€done,€how€it€shall€be€done,€who€shall€do€it,€andÏshall€include€work€force,€equipment€and€supplies€needed.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àc.à0` 4(#4(#àA€narrative€discussing€contingency€action€plan€if€fire€escapes€control.€€As€aÐ X ¨ Ðminimum,€the€following€points€shall€be€covered:Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà 4 àà0 ` à1)à0Œ ` (#` (#àIdentify€probable€points€of€escape.Ð#l!Œ (#Œ (# ÐÌà0 4 à€à0` 4(#4(#à2)à0Œ ` (#` (#àDefine€initial€action€to€be€taken,€assigning€personnel€and€equipment€needed.Ðô$D #Œ (#Œ (# ÐÌà0 4 à€à0` 4(#4(#à3)à0Œ ` (#` (#àIdentify€escape€routes€and€safety€hazards€in€area.ÐÌ&"%Œ (#Œ (# ÐÌC.5.9.4à0 4 àAny€changes€in€the€ignition€and€holding€elements€of€the€Prescribed€Fire€Plan€shall€beÐ ¤(ô#' Ðsubmitted€to€the€COR€or€TOM€for€approval€the€day€of€ignition€or€before.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.9.5à0 4 àThe€mop„up€plan€shall€be€a€part€of€the€Prescribed€Fire€Plan.€€It€shall€address€the€mop„Ð h+¸&* Ðup€objectives€of€(1)€the€prevention€of€fire€escape€outside€the€unit€boundaries,€(2)Ïprevention€of€Ô_ÔreburnÔ_Ô€within€unit€boundaries,€and€(3)€prevention€of€residual€smokeÐ @-(, Ðproblems€in€residential€and€rural€interface€areas.€€It€shall€consist€of€an€initial€plan€andÏfollow€up€daily€plans€beginning€on€ignition€day.€€The€daily€plan€shall€be€submitted€toÏthe€COR€or€TOM€prior€to€the€next€day's€work€and€is€subject€to€approval.€€All€dailyÏmop„up€submissions€shall€contain€the€following:Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àa.à0` 4(#4(#àMap€at€a€scale€showing€the€entire€unit€and€€burned€areas€outside€of€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€(asÐ L œ Ðlarge€as€possible)€on€a€8€ðð€by€11„inch€sheet€of€paper,€pattern€of€mop„up,Ïplacement€of€crew€and€equipment,€and€areas€of€potential€problems€(Ô_ÔreburnÔ_Ô,Ïburning€"wildlife€trees",€landings).Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àb.à0` 4(#4(#àA€narrative€discussion€of€mop„up€priority,€schedule€of€mop„up,€patrol€andÐ è 8  Ðcontingency€plans€should€an€escape€occur.€€A€separate€mop„up€strategy€shall€beÏdeveloped€for€low,€desired,€and€high€acceptable€prescription€ranges€for€each€unit.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àc.à0` 4(#4(#àAt€the€option€of€the€COR€or€TOM,€the€initial€mop„up€plan€may€be€acceptable€inÐ ˜è  Ðlieu€of€the€follow€up€daily€plan.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌC.5.9.6à0 4 àòòAerial€Ignition€Requirementó󀄀The€Government€may€determine€that€individual€burnÐ \¬ Ðunits€will€require€aerial€ignition€(Ô_ÔhelitorchÔ_Ô€or€sphere€dispenser)€methods€due€to€safetyÏconsiderations€for€the€ignition€personnel,€and/or€are€the€needed€to€achieve€prescribedÏfire€and€resource€objectives.€€Helicopter€operations€shall€comply€with€agency€aviationÏstandards.€€These€units€will€typically€be€dense€vegetation€which€is€difficult€to€walkÏthrough€and€has€predicted€flame€lengths€exceeding€4„12€foot€range,€or€the€plannedÏseason€of€ignition€and€expected€fuel€conditions€will€require€aerial€ignition€to€meetÏobjectives.€€The€Prescribed€Fire€Plan€will€identify€aerial€ignition€as€the€sole€methodÏfor€internal€unit€ignition.€€Flanks€may€be€hand€ignited.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.10à0 4 àòòÔ_ÔFirelineÔ_Ô€Construction€and€Maintenance€„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€Jóó€€Ð”ä4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.10.1à0 4 àLevel€of€Difficulty€„€The€level€of€difficulty€for€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€construction€is€determined€byÐ l¼ Ðthe€task€order.€€The€level€is€based€on€the€following:Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€J1€„€Level€Ió󀄀Ô_ÔFirelineÔ_Ô€construction€utilizing€a€tractor.€Ð0"€ 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€J2€„€Level€IIó󀄀Hand€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€renovation,€where€Ô_ÔfirelinesÔ_Ô€have€previously€beenÐ $X" Ðconstructed.€€May€include€up€to€200€feet€of€new€construction€when€existing€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_ÔÏlocation€is€deemed€inadequate€for€holding€by€the€Contractor.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€J3€„€Level€IIIó󀄀When€hand€Ô_ÔfirelinesÔ_Ô€are€constructed€away€from€the€unitÐ ¸'#& Ðboundaries,€outside€of€unit€slash€or€construction€of€Ô_ÔfirelinesÔ_Ô€does€not€involve€cuttingÏthrough€continuous€downed€slash.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€J4€„€Level€IVó󀄀When€hand€Ô_ÔfirelinesÔ_Ô€are€constructed€on€unit€boundaries€orÐ h+¸&* Ðthrough€continuous€downed€slash.€€Throw€back€or€pull€back€of€slash€is€necessary.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÐ @-(, ÐC.5.10.2à0 4 àAll€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€construction€shall€be€performed€and€maintained€in€accordance€with€theÐ ° Ðfollowing€specifications.€€This€applies€to€the€Ô_ÔpreburnÔ_Ô€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€construction€and€anyÏÔ_ÔpostburnÔ_Ô€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€construction€which€may€be€required€in€the€event€of€a€Ô_ÔslopoverÔ_Ô€or€anÏescapement.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àa.à0` 4(#4(#àLocation€„€Unless€otherwise€designated,€Ô_ÔfirelinesÔ_Ô€shall€be€located€adjacent€to€theÐ L œ Ðunit€boundary,€within€50€feet€outside€of€actual€unit€boundary,€Ô_ÔfirelinesÔ_Ô€shall€beÏlocated€entirely€on€federal€ownership,€€in€locations€affording€the€optimal€holdingÏcapability.€€The€Government€may€in€situations€where€ownership€boundaries€orÏwhere€special€areas€of€protection€exist,€choose€to€clearly€mark€the€pre„burn€andÏpost„burn€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€location€with€colored€plastic€ribbon.€€The€Contractor€shallÏprovide€Cultural€surveys€for€the€route€following€State€Historic€Preservation€Office€Ïguidelines,€the€survey€results€will€be€provided€to€the€COR€before€constructionÏbegins.€€The€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€shall€be€constructed€to€follow€the€flagged€line€as€closely€asÏpossible.€€Variations€will€be€permitted€if€unforeseen€obstacles€are€found.€€PacificÏYew€shall€not€be€cut,€cultural€and/or€T&E€sites€shall€not€be€damaged.€€Ô_ÔFirelineÔ_ÔÏlocation€shall€avoid€the€necessity€of€cutting€or€Ô_ÔlimbingÔ_Ô€Pacific€Yew.€€The€CORÏshall€be€notified€if€cutting€or€Ô_ÔlimbingÔ_Ô€of€Pacific€Yew€is€unavoidable€prior€toÏcutting€any€Pacific€Yew.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àb.à0` 4(#4(#àClearing€LimitsÐ p` (#` (# ÐÌà 4 àà ` à1)à0 Œ àHand€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€shall€be€cleared€to€a€width€of€8€feet€and€a€height€of€8€feet.€€TheÐ øH Ðwidth€shall€be€measured€parallel€with€the€ground€(slope€distance).€€The€heightÏshall€be€measured€from€the€side€of€the€line€away€from€the€unit.€€A€strip€at€leastÏ2€foot€wide€to€a€maximum€of€3€feet€wide,€and€centered€within€the€cleared€areaÏshall€be€cleared€to€mineral€soil.€€A€strip€less€than€2€feet€wide€may€beÏdesignated€on€some€units.Ð Œ (#Œ (# ÐÌà 4 àà0 ` à2)à0Œ ` (#` (#àTractor€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€shall€be€cleared€to€a€single€blade€width€to€mineral€soil.€€HeightÐ l¼ Ðshall€be€cleared€to€8€feet€measured€from€the€side€of€the€line€away€from€theÏunit.Ð Œ (#Œ (# ÐÌà 4 àc.à0 ` àMaterial€to€be€Cleared€„€Within€the€8„foot€line,€the€following€material€shall€be€cutÐ #l! Ðand€removed:Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àà0` 4(#4(#à1)à0Œ ` (#` (#àFerns,€shrubs€and€other€vegetation.€€Cut€to€within€18€inches€of€ground€level€orÐ à%0!$ Ðas€close€as€possible€without€damaging€tools.Ð Œ (#Œ (# ÐÌà0 4 àà0` 4(#4(#à2)à0Œ ` (#` (#àCut€live€trees€under€four€inches€in€diameter€at€ground€level€or€as€close€asÐ ¤(ô#' Ðpossible€without€damaging€tools.€€No€green€trees€larger€than€4€inches€shall€beÏcut.€€The€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€shall€be€located€to€avoid€larger€green€trees.Ð Œ (#Œ (# ÐÌà0 4 àà0` 4(#4(#à3)à0Œ ` (#` (#àLimbs€extending€within€the€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€shall€be€cut€close€to€the€tree€if€the€point€ofÐ T,¤'+ Ðcutting€can€be€reached€from€the€ground€(about€8€feet€from€the€ground).€€LimbsÐ @-(, Ðshall€be€cut€when€they€enter€the€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€clearing€limits€if€they€cannot€be€cut€atÏthe€tree.€€Limbs€cut€close€to€the€tree€need€not€be€cut€flush€but€"spike"€limbsÏwill€not€be€allowed.Ð Œ (#Œ (# ÐÌà0 4 àà0` 4(#4(#à4)à0Œ ` (#` (#àSlash€and€litter€shall€be€removed€from€the€8„foot€(both€height€and€width)Ð `° ÐÔ_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€clearing€strip.€€Natural€ground€duff€need€not€be€removed€except€fromÏwithin€the€3„foot€strip€on€the€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€work€area.Ð Œ (#Œ (# ÐÌà0 4 àà0` 4(#4(#à5)à0Œ ` (#` (#àA€4€ðð€„foot€section€shall€be€removed€from€logs€located€across€the€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô.Ð `Œ (#Œ (# ÐÌà0 4 àd.à0` 4(#4(#àDisposal€of€Cleared€Material€„€Material€cut€from€within€the€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€shall€beÐ è 8  Ðplaced€on€the€unit€side€of€the€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€and€scattered.€€Soil€Ô_ÔbermsÔ_Ô€and€piles€will€notÏbe€permitted€on€top€of€flammable€material.€€Log€sections€may€be€rolled€downhillÏand€away€from€the€unit€provided€that€they€are€left€outside€the€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àe.à0` 4(#4(#àSnags€and€High€Stumps€„€Snags€or€high€stumps€may€be€left€next€to€the€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_ÔÐ „Ô  Ðwhen€designated€or€approved€by€the€Government.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àf.à0` 4(#4(#àSide€Slopes€„€On€side€slopes€that€are€steeper€than€30€percent,€the€3„foot€wide€stripÐ H˜ Ðshall€be€cup€trenched€sufficiently€to€catch€rolling€material€6€inches€or€less€inÏdiameter.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àg.à0` 4(#4(#àWater€Bars€„€Water€bars€shall€be€constructed€in€all€Ô_ÔfirelinesÔ_Ô.€€The€water€bar€shallÐ øH Ðconsist€of€a€diagonal€ditch€across€the€three„foot€wide€mineral€soil€portion€of€theÏÔ_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô,€but€not€in€excess€of€the€following€guidelines.€€The€water€bar€shall€beÏapproximately€6€inches€to€10€inches€deep€and€approximately€5€feet€long.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àà0` 4(#4(#àPercent€of€Slopes:à À à00%€„€09%€„€1€Water€Bar€Every€200'€Ð”ä` (#` (# Ðà 4 àà ` à€€€€€€€€€€€€€€à  àà À à10%€„€15%€„€1€Water€Bar€Every€100'Ð €Ð Ðà 4 àà ` à€€€€€€€€€€€€€€à  àà À à16%€„€20%€„€1€Water€Bar€Every€€€75'Ð l¼ Ðà 4 àà ` à€€€€€€€€€€€€€€à  àà À à21%€+€€€€€€€„€1€Water€Bar€Every€€€50'ò òÐ X ¨ Ðó óà 4 àÌà0 4 àh.à0` 4(#4(#àMaintenance€„€Within€two€days€prior€to€day€of€ignition,€the€mineral€soil€stripÐ 0"€  Ðalong€the€fire€line€shall€be€restored€and€cleared€to€mineral€soil.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌC.5.11à 4 àòòFuels€Pullback€„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€KóóÐ ô$D # ÐÌC.5.11.1à0 4 àLevels€of€Difficulty€„€The€level€of€difficulty€for€fuels€pullback€will€be€determined€byÐ Ì&"% Ðthe€task€order.€€The€level€is€based€on€the€number€of€trees€per€acre€to€be€treated,€asÏfollows:Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€K1€„€Level€Ió󀄀Fuels€pullback€on€less€than€20€trees€or€snags€per€acre.Ð |*Ì%) ÐÌòòà 4 àÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€K2€„€Level€IIó󀄀Fuels€pullback€on€20€to€40€trees€or€snags€per€acre.Ð T,¤'+ ÐÐ @-(, Ðà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€K3€„€Level€IIIó󀄀Fuels€pullback€on€40€to€60€trees€or€snags€per€acre.а4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.11.2à0 4 àAll€fuels€pullback€shall€be€performed€in€accordance€with€the€following€specifications.ЈØ4(#4(# ÐÌà 4 àa.à0 ` àTrees/snags€to€be€treated€„€Perform€fuels€pullback€from€leave€trees€and€snags€asÐ `° Ðdesignated€by€the€task€order.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà 4 àb.à0 ` àClearing€„€Each€tree/snag€designated€for€pullback€shall€be€cleared€of€all€surfaceÐ $ t Ðfuels,€including€litter,€and€aerial€fuels€from€a€2„foot€wide€area,€8€feet€in€height,Ïaround€the€tree/snag.€€Material€greater€than€3"€diameter€within€the€clearing€zoneÏshall€be€rolled€at€least€4€feet€from€the€bole.€€Care€shall€be€taken€to€maintain€theÏlower€duff€layer€as€damage€to€sub„surface€roots€could€occur.€€Clearing€shallÏinclude€removing€ladder€fuels€8€feet€up€the€bole€of€the€tree/snag.€€This€mayÏrequire€some€pruning€or€cutting€of€material€with€a€Ô_ÔpulaskiÔ_Ô,€handsaw,€or€chainsaw.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà 4 àc.à0 ` àRemoved€debris€„€Scatter€all€removed€debris€and€avoid€concentrating€the€debris.€Ð „Ô  ÐOn€sloping€ground,€debris€shall€be€scattered€uphill€or€Ô_ÔsidehillÔ_Ô€from€the€tree/snag.€ÏNo€removed€debris€shall€be€below€the€tree/snag€on€a€slope.€€On€flat€ground,€anyÏdirection€is€acceptable.€€Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌC.5.12à0 4 àòòPrescribed€Burn€and€Mop„Up€„€Ô_ÔSwamperÔ_Ô€Burn€„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€LóóÐ p4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.12.1à0 4 àÔ_ÔSwamperÔ_Ô€burning€combines€hand€piling€and€burning€into€a€concurrent€operation.€€AÐ øH Ðsmall€pile€of€slash€is€created€and€ignited.€€More€slash€is€added€to€the€pile€while€theÏpile€is€burning.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.12.2à0 4 àLevels€of€Difficulty€„€The€level€of€difficulty€for€Ô_ÔswamperÔ_Ô€burning€will€be€determinedÐ ¨ø Ðbased€on€the€estimated€amount€of€slash,€in€tons€per€acre,€requiring€burning€inÏaccordance€with€C.5.12.6,€and€access:Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€L1€„€Level€1ó󀄀Units€with€an€average€of€12€tons/acre€or€less.€€Unit€isÐ X ¨ Ðaccessible.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€L2€„€Level€IIó󀄀Units€with€an€average€of€13€to€20€tons/acre.€€Unit€isÐ #l! Ðaccessible.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€L3€„€Level€IIIó󀄀Units€with€an€average€of€21€or€more€tons/acre.€€Unit€isÐ à%0!$ Ðaccessible.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€L4€„€Level€IVó󀄀Units€with€an€average€of€20€tons/acre€or€less;€access€is€fairÐ ¤(ô#' Ðwith€at€least€50€to€75€percent€of€the€work€site€accessible€with€longest€walk„in€ðð€mileÏor€less.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€L5€„€Level€Vó󀄀Units€with€an€average€of€20€tons/acre€or€less;€access€is€limitedÐ T,¤'+ Ðwith€25€percent€or€less€of€the€site€accessible€with€longest€walk„in€2€miles€or€less.€€Ð@-(,4(#4(# Їà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€L6€„€Level€VIó󀄀Units€with€an€average€of€21€tons/acre€or€more;€access€is€fairÐ ° Ðwith€at€least€50€to€75€percent€of€the€work€site€accessible€with€longest€walk„in€ðð€mileÏor€less.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€L7€„€Level€VIIó󀄀Units€with€an€average€of€21€tons/acre€or€more;€access€isÐ `° Ðlimited€with€25€percent€or€less€of€the€site€accessible€with€longest€walk„in€2€miles€orÏless.€€Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.12.3à0 4 àThe€Ô_ÔswamperÔ_Ô€burning€season€in€the€Ô_Ô[27]ò òÔ_Ô€Ô_ÔKlamathÔ_Ô€Basin€Cooperative€Areaó ó€normallyÐ  ` Ðcan€occur€between€late€October€and€November€and€between€February€and€March.€ÏHowever,€conditions€permitting€burning€may€occur€at€any€time€from€the€middle€ofÏOctober€through€late€May.€€Major€control€problems€can€occur€during€a€period€ofÏfrontal€passage€and€strong€wind€conditions.€€Close€attention€to€weather€forecasts€andÏsecuring€and€patrolling€of€previously€burned€units€is€common€practice€to€eliminateÏany€escaped€fires.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.12.4à0 4 àAll€prescribed€fire€operations€shall€be€initiated€only€when€a€Prescribed€Fire€Plan€hasÐ tÄ Ðbeen€approved€and€signed€by€the€COR.€€All€elements€of€the€plan€shall€be€followedÏunless€a€deviation€has€been€approved€in€advance€by€the€COR.€€Conduct€a€Ô_ÔpreburnÔ_ÔÏcrew€briefing,€as€prepared€in€the€plan.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.12.5à0 4 àClearance€to€Burn€„€Notify€the€Government€no€later€than€1500€hours€on€the€day€priorÐ ` Ðto€ignition€when€specific€units€are€within€burn€prescription€parameters.€€TheÏGovernment€will€notify€the€Contractor€via€telephone€or€direct€communications€at€orÏbefore€0900€hours€on€the€day€of€the€proposed€ignition€of€smoke€managementÏconditions;€and€decision€to€allow€or€not€allow€burning.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.12.6à0 4 àAll€slash€more€than€2€feet€long€and€between€1€inch€and€6€inches€in€diameter€at€theÐ ˜è Ðlarge€end€shall€be€piled€and€burned.€€Larger€material€which€has€a€portion€meeting€thisÏspecification€must€be€bucked€at€the€6„inch€diameter€and€that€portion€piled€and€burned.€ÏIn€all€cases,€the€debris€after€treatment€shall€be€less€than€6€inches€deep.€€Stoke€each€pileÏuntil€at€least€80€percent€of€the€pile€is€consumed.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.12.7à0 4 àUnless€otherwise€designated,€piles€shall€not€be€located€closer€than€25€feet€from€unitÐ  #p! Ðboundary€and€reserved€areas.€€Piles€shall€not€be€located€closer€than€10€feet€fromÏstanding€snags,€wildlife€trees,€and€live€trees€in€order€that€no€damage€occurs€to€theseÏfrom€burning€operation.€€Slash€shall€not€be€piled€or€burned€on€logs€or€stumps,€inÏroadways€or€drainage€ditches,€or€within€reserved€areas€such€as€riparian€zones,€channelÏbottoms€or€streams.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.12.8à0 4 àDuring€ignition€operations,€the€Contractor's€crew€supervisor€shall€maintain€contactÐ ”)ä$( Ðwith€the€Government€representative€through€the€Government„furnished€radioÏcommunication€system€or€other€mutually„agreed„upon€communications€system€at€allÏtimes.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÐ D-”(, ÐC.5.12.9à0 4 àConduct€holding€operations€in€accordance€with€the€prescribed€fire€plan.€€RelocationÐ ° Ðof€manpower€and€equipment€may€be€required€as€ignition€and€burnout€progresses.€€TheÏContractor's€crew€supervisor€shall€be€responsible€for€recognizing€the€need€for€andÏmaking€such€relocations,€dependent€upon€on„site€weather€and€fire€conditions.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.12.10à0 4 àExtinguish€any€fire€outside€the€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€of€the€unit,€or€unit€boundary€and€promptlyÐ L œ Ðreport€this€to€the€COR€or€the€TOM.€€A€hand€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€shall€be€constructed€completelyÏaround€each€Ô_ÔslopoverÔ_Ô€or€fire€outside€the€unit€using€hand€tools.€€The€minimum€shall€beÏa€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€scraped€to€mineral€soil€1€foot€in€width€with€all€overhanging€combustibleÏmaterial€cleared€for€3€feet€on€each€side€of€the€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€and€6€feet€overhead.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.12.11à0 4 àNo€felling€of€any€wildlife€trees€or€snags€which€may€have€fire€in€them€withoutÐ Ô$  Ðapproval€of€the€TOM.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.12.12à0 4 àMop„up€shall€be€performed€in€accordance€with€C.5.15.Иè 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.13à0 4 àòòPrescribed€Burn€and€Mop„Up:€Broadcast€and€Ô_ÔUnderstoryÔ_Ô€Burn€„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€Móó€ÐpÀ4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.13.1à0 4 àLevels€Of€Difficulty€„€The€Levels€of€Difficulty€for€broadcast€burns€and€Ô_ÔunderstoryÔ_ÔÐ H˜ Ðburns€are€based€on€the€following€criteria€and€descriptions.€€Level€of€Difficulty€isÏdetermined€by€the€task€order.€€Criteria€used€in€determining€a€Level€of€DifficultyÏconsists€of€the€following:€Season€of€Ignition,€Type€of€Burn/Potential€For€RapidÏIgnition,€Value€and€Risk,€Unit€Size,€and€Road€Access.€€Description€of€criteriaÏfollows:€Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àa.à0` 4(#4(#àòòSeason€of€Ignitionó󀄀A€relative€means€of€describing€the€time€of€the€year€when€fuelÐ ¼  Ðmoisture€conditions€reach€the€necessary€range€of€percent€moisture€content€toÏachieve€fuel€consumption€or€retention€amounts€needed€to€fulfill€prescribed€fireÏand€resource€objectives€contained€in€each€unit€Prescribed€Fire€Plan.€€The€seasonÏof€ignition€listed€in€the€Prescribed€Fire€Plan€will€indicate€when€fuel€moistureÏconditions€may€typically,€but€not€always,€occur€based€on€site€specific€features€(e.g.Ïaspect,€canopy€closure,€slope€position€and€percent,€wind€exposure,€etc.)€for€eachÏunit.€€Weather€conditions€can€alter€timing€of€when€fuel€moisture€conditions€occur.€ÏAn€inexact€explanation€of€timing€for€each€season€follows.€€These€would€be€usedÏas€a€rough€estimate€of€when€fuel€moisture€condition€parameters€in€the€unitÏPrescribed€Fire€Plan€might€typically€occur€on€the€Ô_Ô[2ña ñ7ña ññi ññb ñ8ñb ññi ññj ñ7ñj ñ]Ô_Ô€ò òÔ_ÔKlamathÔ_Ô€BasinÐ ô$D # ÐCooperative€Areaó ó:Ðä%4!$` (#` (# ÐÌà 4 àà0 ` àà Œ àWinter€„€December,€January,€FebruaryÐ ` (#` (# Ðà 4 àà ` àà Œ àEarly€Spring€„€February,€MarchÌà 4 àà ` àà Œ àSpring€„€April,€MayÌà 4 àà ` àà Œ àLate€Spring€„€May,€JuneÌà 4 àà ` àà Œ àSummer€„€June,€JulyÌà 4 àà ` àà Œ àFall€„€September,€October,€NovemberÌÐ H-˜(, Ðà0 4 àb.à0` 4(#4(#àòòType€of€Burn/Potential€For€Achieving€Rapid€Ignitionó󀄀€Different€types€of€burnsÐ ° Ðhave€the€potential€to€allow€for€rapid€ignition,€either€by€hand€ignition€or€aerialÏignition€methods.€€Examples€include€Ô_ÔclearcutsÔ_Ô€and€Ô_ÔshrubfieldsÔ_Ô€which€have€noÏÔ_ÔoverstoryÔ_Ô€retention€objectives€or€other€major€holding€problems.€€In€general,€mostÏbroadcast€burns€will€have€some€potential€for€rapid€ignition€on€all,€or€a€portion€ofÏthe€unit.€€Ô_ÔUnderstoryÔ_Ô€burns€have€less€or€no€potential€due€to€the€need€to€controlÏflame€lengths€to€reduce€scorch€height€and€Ô_ÔoverstoryÔ_Ô€mortality.€€The€Ô_ÔsubitemsÔ_Ô€areÏseparated€by€general€types€of€burns.€€Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àc.à0` 4(#4(#àòòValue€And€Riskó󀄀Value€consists€of€resource€values€within€the€burn€unit€andÐ ü L  Ðadjacent€to€the€unit.€€Risk€is€associated€with€threat€to€resource€values€within€theÏburn€unit€(e.g.€Ô_ÔoverstoryÔ_Ô€trees,€coarse€woody€debris,€snags);€with€fuel€type€andÏcondition€outside€the€burn€unit€boundary;€and€unit€layout€as€these€last€two€relateÏto€holding€operation's€ability€to€prevent€or€contain€Ô_ÔslopoverÔ_Ô€and€escape.€€Risk€ofÏÔ_ÔslopoverÔ_Ô€and€escape€increases€when€adjacent€fuel€type€would€experience€greaterÏfire€behavior€then€fuel€being€ignited.€€Proximity€to€Rural€Interface€Area€(Ô_ÔRIAÔ_Ô)€andÏpotential€threat€to€private€property€and€residential€structures€are€a€considerationÏthat€can€influence€value€and€risk€criteria.€Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àd.à0` 4(#4(#àòòUnit€Sizeó󀄀The€size€of€a€unit€influences€level€of€difficulty,€based€on€variationsÐ 4„ Ðwithin€the€unit€such€as€multiple€aspects,€variability€of€fuel€types€and€amounts,€andÏposition€of€slope.€€Unit€size€can€also€influence€level€of€difficulty€based€onÏeconomics€of€fixed€cost€factors€when€units€are€small€(less€than€100€acres)€orÏlarger€(greater€than€10,000€acres).€[28]€ò òUnit€size€in€the€Ô_ÔKlamathÔ_Ô€BasinÐ ä4 ÐCooperative€Area€has€a€higher€weighting€and€influence€on€per„acre€costó ó.€€TheÐ Ô$ ÐÔ_ÔSubitemsÔ_Ô€show€the€importance€of€unit€size.€Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àe.à0` 4(#4(#àòòRoad€Accessó󀄀Road€access€limitations€has€the€potential€to€influence€ignition€andÐ œì Ðholding,€and€mop„up€operations.€€The€Government€attempts€to€mitigate€theseÏpotential€impacts€when€developing€prescribed€fire€objectives,€fuel€moistureÏparameters,€and€season€of€ignition.€€However,€road€access€is€still€a€factor€whichÏhas€the€potential€to€effect€level€of€difficulty.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àf.à0` 4(#4(#àòòLevels€of€Difficultyó󀄀Each€Level€of€Difficulty€addresses€the€criteria€above€with€aÐ $#t! Ðdescription€and/or€example.€€The€determination€of€the€Level€of€Difficulty€is€basedÏon€a€consideration€of€all€the€criteria.€€One€or€more€of€the€individual€criteria€can€beÏmore€important€than€the€others€on€a€specific€unit€bases.€€Often€they€will€beÏinterrelated.€€(An€example€might€be€a€unit€with€high€value€and€risk€and€limitedÏaccess€which€causes€the€Government€to€designate€prescription€parametersÏallowing€for€an€early€spring€season€of€ignition,€which€reduces€holding,€escapeÏpotential,€and€mop„up€requirements.)€€Explanation€and€examples€for€each€Level€ofÏDifficulty€follow:Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemsÔ_Ô€M1€„€Level€I€to€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€M4€„€Level€IVóó„€Unit€generally€has€light€fuelsÐ \,¬'+ Ðtypical€of€sage€brush€and€grass.€€Fuels€loads€of€under€5€tons€per€acre€€are€commonÐ H-˜(, Ð(fuel€loads€in€this€type€€are€commonly€measured€in€pounds€per€acre)€with€occasionalÏareas€up€to€10€tons€per€acre.€€Sage€is€at€or€under€40%€cover€(40%€cover€at€groundÏlevel€would€visually€appear€to€be€100).€€Short€grass€would€make€up€the€difference€inÏthe€open€areas€or€as€an€Ô_ÔunderstoryÔ_Ô€fuel€to€sage.€€A€moderate€wind€(>€6€mph)€is€neededÏto€cause€fire€spread.€€Fuels€are€considered€to€be€non„uniform,€which€affect€theÏdifficulty€at€which€fires€will€spread.€€Scattered€to€moderately€dense€small€WesternÏJuniper€trees€may€be€in€the€unit,€but€have€little€effect€on€overall€fire€behavior.€€UnitÏgenerally€has€fuel€types€and€conditions€conducive€to€allowing€burning€in€theÏwinter/early€spring€season€prior€to€green€up€or€after€dormant€season€has€begun.€€TheseÏwould€be€broadcast€burns€with€€high€rapid€ignition€potential.€€€All€levels,€except€LevelÏ1,€Value€and€Risk€concerns€are€at€a€minimum,€or€not€an€influence€on€level€ofÏdifficulty.€€At€Level€1,€unit€size€is€affected€by€values€at€risk.€€Long€term€holdingÏoperations€would€potentially€be€low€or€nonexistent€as€fuels€would€be€expected€to€burnÏout€quickly€with€little€heat€retention€or€hold€over€of€smoldering€material.€€Unit€size€isÏgraduated€by€the€Ô_ÔsubitemÔ_Ô.€€Fuel€and€environmental€features€may€create€largeÏvariations€in€fire€behavior€and€holding€operation€complexity.€€Road€access€is€availableÏor€if€not€present€has€only€a€limited€impact€on€the€operation€complexity.€€AnÏoccasional€unit€will€have€one€or€more€protection€areas€within.€€Mop„up€operations€areÏgenerally€not€difficult€at€this€level.€€See€C.5.15.€€Post€burn€actions€would€includeÏvigilant€patrol€and€aggressive€action€on€the€infrequent€but€severe€problem€areasÏduring€drying€and€gusty€wind€conditions.€Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€M1€„€Level€Ió󀄀Unit€size€is€between€10€and€99€acres€with€high€values€andÐ øH Ðrisk.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€M2€„€Level€IIó󀄀Unit€size€is€between€100€and€999€acres.м 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€M3€„€Level€IIIó󀄀Unit€size€is€between€1000€and€9999€acres.Дä4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€M4€„€Level€IVó󀄀Unit€size€is€greater€than€10,000€acres.Ðl¼4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemsÔ_Ô€M5€„€Level€V€to€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€M7€„€Level€VIIóó„€Unit€generally€has€litter€layerÐ D!” ÐÔ_ÔunderstoryÔ_Ô€fuels€typical€of€ponderosa€pine€forests€(other€forest€types€are€possible€).€ÏFuels€loads€range€from€10€tons€to€as€high€as€80€tons€per€acre,€mostly€as€a€litter€andÏduff€layer.€€Overall€the€Ô_ÔfuelbedÔ_Ô€is€oriented€horizontally€with€a€minority€of€verticalÏfuels.€€One€half€of€the€fuel€load€is€often€litter€and€duff.€€Old€Ô_ÔlimbwoodÔ_Ô€and€old€smallÏstem€wood€is€included€within€litter€layer€or€rests€on€top€of€litter€layer.€€Generally€thereÏis€a€break€between€the€surface€fuels€and€the€conifer€Ô_ÔoverstoryÔ_Ô,€occasional€smaller€treesÏor€tall€brush€connect€both€fuel€stratum.€€Unit€generally€has€fuel€types€and€conditionsÏconducive€to€allowing€burning€in€the€spring€season€prior€to€green€up.€A€fall€dormantÏseason€burn€is€common€when€area€has€been€burned€at€least€once€€prior€to€this€entry.€€ÏThese€would€be€Ô_ÔunderburnsÔ_Ô€with€little€rapid€ignition€potential.€€€All€levels,€exceptÏLevel€V,€Value€and€Risk€concerns€are€at€a€minimum,€or€not€an€influence€on€level€ofÏdifficulty.€€At€Level€V€unit€size€is€affected€by€values€at€risk.€€Long€term€holdingÏoperations€would€potentially€be€low€in€spring€burns€except€adjacent€to€Fire€lines.Ð @-(, ÐFuels€would€be€expected€to€smolder€in€duff€material€and€heat€retention€is€expected€inÏheavy€fuels€during€fall€burns.€€Unit€size€is€graduated€by€the€Ô_ÔsubitemÔ_Ô.€€Fuel€andÏenvironmental€features€may€create€large€variations€in€fire€behavior€and€holdingÏoperation€complexity.€€Road€access€is€not€always€available€and€may€contribute€toÏoperational€complexity.€€Mop„up€operations€are€generally€not€difficult€at€this€level€butÏcould€become€difficult€with€severe€drying€or€gusty€winds.€€See€C.5.15.€€Post€burnÏactions€would€include€vigilant€patrol€and€aggressive€action€on€the€infrequent€butÏsevere€problem€areas.€Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€M5€„€Level€Vó󀄀Unit€size€is€between€10€and€99€acres€with€high€values€andÐ ü L  Ðrisk.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€M6€„€Level€VIó󀄀Unit€size€is€between€100€and€999€acres.ÐÀ 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€M7€„€Level€VIIó󀄀Unit€size€is€greater€than€1000€€acres.Иè 4(#4(# ÐÌòòà0 4 àÔ_ÔSubitemsÔ_Ô€M8€„€Level€VIII€to€Ô_ÔsubitemÔ_Ô€M10„€Level€X€ó󀄀Unit€generally€has€Ô_ÔbrushfieldÔ_ÔÐ pÀ Ðfuel€types€and€conditions€conducive€to€allowing€burning€in€the€early€spring€or€fallÏseasons.€€These€would€be€broadcast€burns€with€only€isolated€Ô_ÔoverstoryÔ_Ô€clumps€orÏisolated€trees,€clumps€of€conifers€may€require€a€possible€Ô_ÔunderstoryÔ_Ô€burn.€€RapidÏignition€potential€is€very€high.€€€Value€and€Risk€concerns€are€at€a€minimum,€except€atÏLevel€VIII.€€Holding€and€mop„up€operations€would€potentially€be€extensive€dependingÏon€unit€size.€€Fuels€would€be€expected€to€burn€out€quickly€with€some€hold€over€ofÏsmoldering€material.€€Mop€up€is€expected€along€burn€edge€and€spotting€is€a€problem.€€ÏFuel€and€environmental€features€do€create€large€variations€in€fire€behavior€andÏholding€operation€complexity.€€€Road€access€is€available€and€when€not€present€has€anÏimpact€on€the€operational€complexity.€€Unit€size€is€graduated€by€Ô_ÔsubitemÔ_Ô.€€ExamplesÏinclude€but€are€not€limited€to€natural€fuels€such€as€€evergreen€Ô_ÔbrushfieldsÔ_Ô€or€otherÏÔ_ÔshrubfieldsÔ_Ô,€where€dead€fuels€make€up€a€sizeable€portion€of€the€total€fuel€load.€€Mop„¼up€requirements€are€included€at€this€level.€€See€C.5.15.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€M8€„€Level€VIIIó󀄀Unit€size€is€between€10€and€99€acres€with€high€values€andÐ D!” Ðrisk.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€M9€„€Level€IXó󀄀Unit€size€is€between€100€and€999€acres.Ð$X"4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€M10€„€Level€Xó󀄀Unit€size€is€greater€than€1000€€acres.Ðà%0!$4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€M11€„€Level€XI€to€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€M16€„€Level€XVIó󀄀Moderate€or€high€complexityÐ ¸'#& Ðburn.€€Prescription€parameters€and€objectives€and/or€fuel€type€and€site€conditions€areÏsuch€that€the€range€of€fuel€moisture€conditions€and€timing€of€ignition€are€limited.€ÏUnit€is€at€or€near€an€urban€/rural€interface€or€intermix.€€High€value€at€risk,€adjacentÏstructures€and€a€high€degree€of€public€interest.€€Season€may€be€spring,€late€spring,Ïearly€summer€or€fall,€depending€on€the€unit.€€Can€be€either€broadcast€burn€orÏÔ_ÔunderstoryÔ_Ô€burn.€€Rapid€ignition€potential€is€low€or€absent.€€Value€and€Risk€concernsÐ @-(, Ðare€present,€and€may€be€the€cause€of€the€limited€timing€for€the€burn.€€Active€holdingÏand€mop„up€operations€may€be€required.€€Road€access€limitations€may€or€may€not€beÏpresent.€€Unit€size€is€graduated€by€Ô_ÔsubitemÔ_Ô.€€Examples€include€but€are€not€limited€toÏhazard€reduction€burns€within€or€adjacent€to€subdivisions.€€Ô_ÔUnderstoryÔ_Ô€burns€withÏnatural€fuels€and/or€slash€when€Ô_ÔoverstoryÔ_Ô€trees€are€of€a€size€or€condition€requiringÏlimitations€on€flame€length,€scorch€height,€and/€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€intensity.€€Grass€meadows€andÏÔ_ÔshrubfieldÔ_Ô€broadcast€burns€and€woodland€Ô_ÔunderstoryÔ_Ô€burns€might€also€be€includedÏwhen€value€and€risk€factors€are€high.€€Holding€and€mop„up€operations€have€theÏpotential€for€a€large€effort.€€Unit€size€has€some€potential€to€influence€complexity€dueÏto€public€concern€and€interest.€€Mop„up€operations€are€included€at€this€level€and€willÏbe€extensive€with€lengthy€post€burn€patrol.€€See€C.5.15.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€M11€„€Level€XIó󀄀Unit€size€is€between€10€and€99€acres€within€Urban/RuralÐ À  ÐInterface.€€Fuels€are€typically€Grass€and€Sagebrush.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€M12€„€Level€XIIó󀄀unit€size€is€between€10€and€99€acres€within€Urban/RuralÐ „Ô  ÐInterface.€€Fuels€are€litter€and€brush,€typical€of€an€Ô_ÔunderstoryÔ_Ô€burn.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€M13€„€Level€XIIIó󀄀Unit€size€is€between€10€and€99€acres€within€urban/ruralÐ H˜ Ðinterface.€€Fuels€are€typically€Ô_ÔbrushfieldsÔ_Ô€with/without€isolated€clumps€or€singleÏreserve€trees.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€M14€„€Level€XIVó󀄀Unit€Size€is€between€100€and€999€acres€withinÐ øH ÐUrban/Rural€Interface.€€Fuels€are€typically€Grass€and€Sagebrush.Ð 4(#4(# Ð.Ìà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€M15€„€Level€XVó󀄀Unit€Size€is€between€100€and€999€acres€withinÐ ¼  ÐUrban/Rural€Interface.€€Fuels€are€litter€and€brush,€typical€of€an€Ô_ÔunderstoryÔ_Ô€burn.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€M16€„€Level€XVIó󀄀Unit€Size€is€between€100€and€999€acres€withinÐ €Ð ÐUrban/Rural€Interface.€€Fuels€are€typically€Ô_ÔBrushfieldsÔ_Ô€with/without€isolated€clumpsÏor€single€reserve€trees.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemsÔ_Ô€M17€„€Level€XVII€to€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€M19€„€Level€XIXóó„€Unit€generally€has€lightÐ 0"€  Ðfuels€typical€of€a€marsh€and/or€tall€grass.€€Fuels€loads€of€under€5€tons€per€acre€€areÏcommon€(€fuel€loads€in€this€type€€are€commonly€measured€in€pounds€per€acre€)€withÏoccasional€areas€up€to€15€tons€per€acre.€€Fuels€are€uniform€but€would€require€a€windÏto€create€fire€spread,€especially€across€wet€marsh.€€Short€grass€or€dead€cat€tails€mayÏmake€up€the€Ô_ÔunderstoryÔ_Ô€fuel.€€Scattered€pockets€of€other€fuel€types€may€be€in€the€unit,Ïbut€have€little€effect€on€overall€fire€behavior.€€Unit€generally€has€fuel€types€andÏconditions€conducive€to€allowing€burning€in€the€winter/early€spring€season€prior€toÏgreen€up€or€after€dormant€season€has€begun.€€These€would€be€broadcast€burns€with€Ïhigh€rapid€ignition€potential.€€€All€levels,€except€Level€XVII,€Value€and€Risk€concernsÏare€at€a€minimum,€or€not€an€influence€on€level€of€difficulty.€€At€Level€XVII€unit€sizeÏis€affected€by€values€at€risk.€€Long€term€holding€and€mop„up€operations€wouldÏpotentially€be€present€as€dry€season€burn€may€involve€peat€soils€as€a€ground€fuel.€Ð @-(, ÐSurface€fuels€over€water€would€be€expected€to€burn€out€quickly€with€little€heatÏretention€or€hold€over€of€smoldering€material.€€Unit€size€is€graduated€by€the€Ô_ÔsubitemÔ_Ô.€ÏRoad€access€is€generally€available€and€when€not€present,€greatly€increases€impact€onÏoperational€complexity.€Mop„up€operations€are€generally€not€difficult€at€this€level.€ÏBurns€conducted€during€dry€season€may€have€extensive€mop„up€due€to€ground€fire.€ÏSee€C.5.15.€€Post€burn€actions€would€include€vigilant€patrol€and€aggressive€action€onÏthe€infrequent€but€severe€problem€areas€during€drying€and€gusty€wind€conditions.€Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€M17€„€Level€XVIIó󀄀Unit€size€is€between€10€and€99€acres€with€high€valuesÐ  ` Ðand€risk.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€M18€„€Level€XVIIIó󀄀Unit€size€is€between€100€and€999€acres.ÐÔ$ 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€M19€„€Level€XIXó󀄀Unit€size€is€greater€than€1000€€acres.Ьü 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€M20€„€Level€XX€to€Ô_ÔsubitemÔ_Ô€M22€„€Level€XXIIó󀄀Highly€complex€burn.€€FuelÐ „Ô  Ðtype€and€site€condition€create€a€narrow€prescription€window,€and/or€may€requireÏignition€in€spring„early€summer€or€fall€seasons.€€Ô_ÔUnderstoryÔ_Ô€burn€only.€€Unit€mayÏrequire€dual€ignition€or€two„step€ignition€approach.€€Ignition€rate€would€be€slow€toÏcontrol€flame€length€and€scorch€height,€and€facilitate€holding€operation.€€Very€activeÏholding€and€mop„up€measures€might€be€needed€to€prevent€slop„over,€escape,€or€toÏmeet€smoke€management€concerns.€€Unit€size€influences€the€complexity€due€toÏmultiple€aspects€and€variations€in€fuel€conditions.€Road€access€may€be€limited€and€aÏcomplete€walk„in€may€be€required.€€Examples€include€but€are€not€limited€toÏÔ_ÔunderstoryÔ_Ô€burns€with€closed€canopy€cover,€shrub€Ô_ÔunderstoryÔ_Ô€moderate€to€dense,Ïladder€fuels€present,€and€large€size€fuels€present.€€Rapid€ignition€potential€is€low€orÏabsent.€€Value€and€Risk€concerns€are€present,€and€may€be€the€cause€of€the€limitedÏtiming€for€the€burn.€€The€proximity€to€other€ownerships€add€to€the€complexity.€ÏActive€holding,€mop„up€and€patrol€operations€are€required.€€Unit€size€influences€theÏcomplexity€due€to€multiple€aspects€and€variations€in€fuel€conditions.€€Road€accessÏlimitations€may€be€present.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌòòà0 4 àÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€M20€„€Level€XXó󀄀Unit€size€is€between€10€and€99€acres€with€high€values€andÐ 0"€  Ðrisk.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€M21€„€Level€XXIó󀄀Unit€size€is€between€100€and€999€acres.Ðô$D #4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€M22€„€Level€XXIIó󀄀Unit€size€is€greater€than€1000€€acres.ÐÌ&"%4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€M23€„€Level€XXIII€to€Ô_ÔsubitemÔ_Ô€M24€„€Level€XIVó󀄀Moderate€complexityÐ ¤(ô#' Ðburn.€€Prescription€parameters€and€objectives€are€such€that€a€wide€range€of€fuelÏmoisture€conditions€and€timing€of€ignition€are€possible.€€Unit€generally€has€fuel€typesÏand€conditions€conducive€to€burning€in€a€wide€seasonal€range€from€early€springÏthrough€late€spring.€€These€are€typical€of€historic€broadcast€slash€burns.€€RapidÏignition€potential€is€possible,€or€ignition€rate€does€not€require€òòconsistentóó€interruptionsÐ @-(, Ðto€regulate€fire€effects.€€Value€and€Risk€concerns€can€be€present,€but€can€beÏdiminished€by€flexibility€in€burn€prescription€parameters€and€season.€€Holding€andÏmop„up€operations€are€expected€to€be€required,€and€a€large€effort€may€be€required€ifÏunit€is€burned€at€dry€end€of€prescription€parameters.€€Unit€size€has€potential€toÏinfluence€complexity€due€to€multiple€aspects€and€variations€in€fuel€conditions.€€RoadÏaccess€is€available€to€at€least€the€bottom€or€Ô_ÔmidslopeÔ_Ô€of€the€unit;€or€it€is€limited€butÏimpacts€burn€complexity€only€at€the€dry€end€of€prescription€parameters.€€ExamplesÏinclude€but€are€not€limited€to€Ô_ÔclearcutsÔ_Ô€and€partial€cuts€with€slash€fuel€loadings€similarÏto€Ô_ÔFBPSÔ_Ô€Fuel€Models€11€or€12;€Ô_ÔunderstoryÔ_Ô€burns€with€natural€fuels€and/or€slash€whenÏÔ_ÔoverstoryÔ_Ô€trees€are€limited€and€are€of€a€large€size€resistant€to€mortality€in€springÏburning;€as€in€Ô_ÔshelterwoodÔ_Ô€or€seed€tree€harvest€cuts.€€Ð 4(#4(# ÐòòÌà0 4 àÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€M23€„€Level€XXIIIó󀄀Unit€size€is€between€10€and€99€acres€with€high€valuesÐ À  Ðand€risk.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€M24€„€Level€XXIVó󀄀Unit€size€is€between€100€and€999€acres.Ð„Ô 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€M25€„€Level€XXV€to€Ô_ÔsubitemÔ_Ô€M27€„€Level€XXVIIó󀄀Moderate€or€highÐ \¬ Ðcomplexity€burn.€€Prescription€parameters€and€objectives€and/or€fuel€type€and€siteÏconditions€are€such€that€the€range€of€fuel€moisture€conditions€and€timing€of€ignitionÏare€limited.€€Season€may€be€spring,€late€spring,€early€summer€or€fall,€depending€on€theÏunit.€€Unit€would€be€an€Ô_ÔunderstoryÔ_Ô€burn€with€both€horizontal€and€vertical€orientationÏof€surface€fuels.€€Brush€is€present€in€Ô_ÔunderstoryÔ_Ô€and€is€often€needle€draped.€€ClumpsÏof€small€trees€add€to€difficulty.€€Rapid€ignition€potential€is€low€or€absent.€€Value€andÏRisk€concerns€are€present,€and€may€be€the€cause€of€the€limited€timing€for€the€burn.€ÏActive€holding€and€mop„up€operations€may€be€required.€€Unit€size€influences€theÏcomplexity€due€to€multiple€aspects€and€variations€in€fuel€conditions.€€€Road€access€isÏavailable.€€Ô_ÔUnderstoryÔ_Ô€burns€with€natural€fuels€and/or€brush€when€Ô_ÔoverstoryÔ_Ô€trees€areÏof€a€size€or€condition€requiring€limitations€on€flame€length,€scorch€height,€and/ÏÔ_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€intensity.€€Mop„up€operations€are€generally€of€moderate€difficulty€at€this€level.€ÏBurns€conducted€during€dry€season€may€have€extensive€mop„up.€€See€C.5.15.€€PostÏburn€actions€would€include€vigilant€patrol€and€aggressive€action€on€the€infrequent€butÏsevere€problem€areas€during€drying€and€gusty€wind€conditions.€€Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€M25€„€Level€XXVó󀄀Unit€size€is€between€10€and€99€acres€with€high€valuesÐ $X" Ðand€risk.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€M26€„€Level€XXVIó󀄀Unit€size€is€between€100€and€999€acres.ÐÌ&"%4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€M27€„€Level€XXVIIó󀄀Unit€size€is€greater€than€1000€acres.Ф(ô#'4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.13.2à0 4 àThe€prescribed€burning€season€in€the€Ô_Ô[2ñe ññ\ ñ9ñ\ ññe ññk ññf ñ8ñf ññk ññl ñ9ñl ñ]Ô_Ô€ò òÔ_ÔKlamathÔ_Ô€Basin€Cooperative€Areaó ó€forÐ |*Ì%) ÐÔ_ÔunderstoryÔ_Ô€and€broadcast€burning€normally€is€between€March€and€the€early€part€ofÏJune.€€However,€conditions€permitting€burning€may€occur€at€anytime€from€the€middleÏof€October€through€late€May.€€Major€control€problems€can€occur€during€a€period€ofÐ D-”(, Ðfrontal€passage€and€strong€wind€conditions.€€Close€attention€to€weather€forecasts€andÏsecuring€and€patrolling€of€previously€burned€units€is€common€practice€to€eliminateÏany€escaped€fires.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.13.3à0 4 àAll€prescribed€fire€operations€shall€be€initiated€only€when€a€Prescribed€Fire€Plan€hasÐ `° Ðbeen€approved€and€signed€by€the€COR.€€All€elements€of€the€plan€shall€be€followedÏunless€a€deviation€has€been€approved€in€advance€by€the€COR.€€The€Contractor€shallÏconduct€a€Ô_ÔpreburnÔ_Ô€crew€briefing,€as€prepared€in€the€Plan.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.13.4à0 4 àClearance€to€Burn€„€The€Contractor€shall€notify€the€Government€no€later€than€1500Ð ü L  Ðhours€on€the€day€prior€to€ignition€when€specific€units€are€within€burn€prescriptionÏparameters.€€The€Government€will€notify€the€Contractor€via€telephone€or€directÏcommunications€at/or€before€0900€hours€on€the€day€of€the€proposed€ignition€of€smokeÏmanagement€conditions;€and€decision€to€allow€or€not€allow€burning.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.13.5à0 4 àDuring€ignition€operations,€the€Contractor's€crew€supervisor€shall€maintain€contactÐ „Ô  Ðwith€the€Government€representative€on€site€through€the€Government„furnished€radioÏcommunication€system€at€all€times.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.13.6à0 4 àConduct€holding€operations€in€accordance€with€the€prescribed€fire€plan.€€RelocationÐ 4„ Ðof€manpower€and€equipment€may€be€required€as€ignition€and€burnout€progresses.€€TheÏContractor's€crew€supervisor€shall€be€responsible€for€recognizing€the€need€for€andÏmaking€such€relocations,€dependent€upon€on„site€weather€and€fire€conditions.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.13.7à0 4 àExtinguish€any€fire€outside€the€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€of€the€unit,€or€unit€boundary,€and€promptlyÐ Ð  Ðreport€this€to€the€TOM€at€the€site.€€A€hand€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€shall€be€constructed€completelyÏaround€any€fire€or€Ô_ÔslopoverÔ_Ô€outside€the€unit€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€using€hand€tools.€€The€minimumÏshall€be€a€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€scraped€to€mineral€soil€1€foot€in€width€with€all€overhangingÏcombustible€material€cleared€for€3€feet€on€either€side€and€6€feet€overhead.€€TheÏGovernment€will€identify€the€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€with€colored€plastic€ribbon.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.13.8à0 4 àNo€felling€of€any€reserved€trees€which€may€have€fire€in€them€without€approval€of€theÐ D!” ÐCOR.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.13.9à0 4 àMop„up€shall€be€performed€in€accordance€with€C.5.15.Ð$X"4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.14à0 4 àòòPrescribed€Burn€and€Mop„Up:€€Hand€Pile€Burn€„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€NóóÐà%0!$4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.14.1à0 4 àLevels€of€Difficulty€„€The€level€of€difficulty€for€Hand€Pile€Burns€will€be€determined€inÐ ¸'#& Ðaccordance€with€C.5.7.1,€and€access:Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€N1€„€Level€Ió󀄀Units€with€an€average€of€fewer€than€18€piles€per€acre.€€Unit€isÐ |*Ì%) Ðaccessible.Ð 4(#4(# Ðâ âÐ T,¤'+ Ðà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€N2€„€Level€IIó󀄀Units€with€an€average€of€19€to€30€piles€per€acre.€€Unit€isÐ ° Ðâ âaccessible.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€N3€„€Level€IIIó󀄀Units€with€an€average€of€31€to€40€piles€per€acre.€€Unit€isÐ tÄ Ðaccessible.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€N4€„€Level€IVó󀄀Units€with€an€average€of€41€to€50€piles€per€acre.€€Unit€isÐ 8 ˆ Ðaccessible.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€N5€„€Level€Vó󀄀Units€with€an€average€of€30€piles€per€acre€or€less.€€Access€isÐ ü L  Ðlimited€with€at€least€50€to€75€percent€of€the€work€site€accessible€with€longest€walk„inÏðð€mile€or€less.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€N6€„€Level€VI€óó„€Units€with€an€average€of€30€piles€per€acre€or€less.€€Access€isÐ ¬ü  Ðlimited€with€25€percent€or€less€of€the€site€accessible€with€longest€walk„in€2€miles€orÏless.€€Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€N7€„€Level€VIIó󀄀Units€with€an€average€of€31€to€50€piles€per€acre.€€Access€isÐ \¬ Ðlimited€with€at€least€50€to€75€percent€of€the€work€site€accessible€with€longest€walk„inÏðð€mile€or€less.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€N8€„€Level€VIIIó󀄀Units€with€an€average€of€31€to€50€piles€per€acre.€€Access€isÐ  \ Ðlimited€with€25€percent€or€less€of€the€site€accessible€with€longest€walk„in€2€miles€orÏless.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€N9€„€Level€IXó󀄀Units€with€an€average€of€51€to€60€piles€per€acre.€€Unit€isÐ ¼  Ðaccessible.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€N10€„€Level€Xó󀄀Units€with€an€average€of€51€to€60€piles€per€acre.€€Access€isÐ €Ð Ðlimited€with€at€least€50€to€75€percent€of€the€work€site€accessible€with€longest€walk„inÏðð€mile€or€less.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€N11€„€Level€XIó󀄀Units€with€an€average€of€51€to€60€piles€per€acre.€€Access€isÐ 0"€  Ðlimited€with€25€percent€or€less€of€the€site€accessible€with€longest€walk„in€2€miles€orÏless.€€Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.14.2à0 4 àThe€burning€season€for€hand€piles€in€the€[ñc ññ^ ñ30ñ^ ññc ññd ñ29ñd ñ]€ò òÔ_ÔKlamathÔ_Ô€Basin€Cooperative€Areaó óÐ à%0!$ Ðnormally€is€during€November€and€December.€€However,€conditions€permittingÏburning€may€occur€at€anytime€from€the€middle€of€October€through€late€May.€€MajorÏcontrol€problems€can€occur€during€a€period€of€frontal€passage€and€strong€windÏconditions.€€Close€attention€to€weather€forecasts€and€securing€and€patrolling€ofÏpreviously€burned€units€is€common€practice€to€eliminate€any€fire€spread€from€burnedÏpiles€or€escaped€fires€outside€unit€boundaries.Ð 4(#4(# Ðâ âÐ X,¨'+ ÐC.5.14.3à0 4 àAll€prescribed€fire€operations€shall€be€initiated€only€when€a€Prescribed€Fire€Plan€hasÐ ° Ðâ âbeen€approved€and€signed€by€the€COR.€€All€elements€of€the€plan€shall€be€followedÏunless€a€deviation€has€been€approved€in€advance€by€the€COR.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.14.4à0 4 àClearance€to€Burn€„€Notify€the€Government€no€later€than€1500€hours€on€the€day€priorÐ `° Ðto€ignition€when€specific€units€are€within€burn€prescription€parameters.€€TheÏGovernment€will€notify€the€Contractor€via€telephone€or€direct€communications€at/orÏbefore€0900€hours€on€the€day€of€the€proposed€ignition€of€smoke€managementÏconditions;€and€decision€to€allow€or€not€allow€burning.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.14.5à0 4 àDuring€ignition€operations,€the€Contractor's€crew€supervisor€shall€maintain€contactÐ è 8  Ðwith€the€Government€representative€on€site€through€the€Government„furnished€radioÏcommunication€system€at€all€times.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.14.6à0 4 àStoke€each€pile€until€at€least€80€percent€of€the€pile€is€consumed.€€Units€with€a€highÐ ˜è  Ðtree€cover€and€pile€density€shall€be€staged€burned€to€reduce€crown€scorch.€Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.14.7à0 4 àHolding€typically€is€not€necessary€when€piles€are€burned€during€winter€conditions.€Ð \¬ ÐConduct€holding€operations€as€necessary€in€accordance€with€the€prescribed€fire€plan.€ÏRelocation€of€manpower€and€equipment€may€be€required€as€ignition€and€burnoutÏprogresses.€€The€Contractor's€crew€supervisor€shall€be€responsible€for€recognizing€theÏneed€for€and€making€such€relocations,€dependent€upon€on„site€weather€and€fireÏconditions.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.14.8à0 4 àExtinguish€any€fire€outside€the€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€of€the€unit,€or€unit€boundary,€and€promptlyÐ Ð  Ðreport€this€to€the€COR€or€GTS.€€A€hand€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€shall€be€constructed€completelyÏaround€fire€inside€the€unit€or€Ô_ÔslopoverÔ_Ô€outside€the€unit€using€hand€tools.€€TheÏminimum€shall€be€a€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€scraped€to€mineral€soil€1€foot€in€width€with€allÏoverhanging€combustible€material€cleared€for€3€feet€on€either€side€and€6€feetÏoverhead.€€The€Government€will€identify€the€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€with€colored€plastic€ribbon.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.14.9à0 4 àNo€felling€of€any€reserved€trees€which€may€have€fire€in€them€without€written€approvalÐ D!” Ðof€the€TOM.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.14.10à0 4 àMop„up€shall€be€performed€in€accordance€with€C.5.15.Ð$X"4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.15à0 4 àòòStandard€Patrol€and€Mop„Upóó€€Ðà%0!$4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.15.1à0 4 àComplete€patrol€and€mop„up€of€unit(s)€to€the€extent€provided€for€in€this€section€forÐ ¸'#& Ðeach€Ô_ÔsubitemÔ_Ô€to€meet€the€mop„up€objectives€of€(1)€the€prevention€of€fire€escapeÏoutside€the€unit€boundaries,€and€(2)€prevention€of€Ô_ÔreburnÔ_Ô€within€unit€boundaries.€ÏPatrol€and€mop„up€shall€begin€immediately€following€completion€of€ignition€on€anyÏportion€or€whole€of€each€unit.€€€Ð 4(#4(# Ðâ âÐ T,¤'+ ÐC.5.15.2à0 4 àIf€the€weather€conditions,€forecasts,€fuel€conditions€change,€and/or€smokeÐ ° Ðâ âmanagement€concerns€occur€during€patrol€and€mop„up€operations€to€a€point€where€theÏstandard€patrol€and€mop„up€may€no€longer€meet€mop„up€or€smoke€managementÏobjectives,€then€the€Government€may€order€Additional€Mop„up,€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€O€as€neededÏand€determined€by€the€Government.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.15.3à0 4 àMop„Up€and€Patrol€for€Ô_ÔSwamperÔ_Ô€Burn,€Ô_ÔSubitemsÔ_Ô€L€„€Complete€patrol€and€mop„up€toÐ 8 ˆ Ðmeet€the€objectives€described€in€C.5.15.1€from€the€time€ignition€is€first€started€withinÏthe€unit€to€72€hours,€or€until€released€from€such€services€by€the€COR,€whicheverÏoccurs€first.€€The€72„hour€time€period€begins€at€8:00€am€the€day€following€completionÏof€ignition€in€that€unit.€€Advise€the€Government€of€conditions€which€prevent€theÏmeeting€of€mop„up€objectives€within€the€72„hour€period.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.15.4.1à0 4 àMop„Up€and€Patrol€for€Broadcast€and€Ô_ÔUnderstoryÔ_Ô€Burn,€Ô_ÔSubitemsÔ_Ô€M€and€R€„€TheÐ ¬ü  ÐComplete€patrol€and€mop„up€to€meet€the€objectives€described€in€C.5.15.1€from€theÏtime€ignition€is€first€started€within€the€unit€to€8:00€am€the€day€following€completionÏof€ignition€in€that€unit,€or€until€released€from€such€services€by€the€COR,€whicheverÏoccurs€first.€Complete€100€percent€mop„up€of€all€spot€fires€and€Ô_ÔslopoversÔ_Ô€outside€theÏunit€boundary€and€within€the€first€50€feet€inside€of€unit€boundary.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àOR€in€lieu€of€C.5.15.4.1,€€the€Government€may€request€the€Contractor€to:€Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.15.4.2à0 4 àMop„Up€and€Patrol€for€Broadcast€and€Ô_ÔUnderstoryÔ_Ô€Burn,€Ô_ÔSubitemsÔ_Ô€M€and€R€„Ð øH ÐComplete€patrol€and€mop„up€to€meet€the€objectives€described€in€C.5.15.1.€CompleteÏ100€percent€mop„up€of€all€spot€fires€and€Ô_ÔslopoversÔ_Ô€outside€the€unit€boundary€andÏwithin€the€first€50€feet€inside€of€unit€boundary.€€Complete€this€mop„up€within€96Ïhours€of€8:00€am€on€the€day€following€completion€of€ignition.€€After€48€hours,€adviseÏthe€Government€if€mop„up€will€be€completed€within€the€96„hour€period.€€Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.15.5à0 4 àMop„Up€and€Patrol€for€Hand€Pile€Burn,€Ô_ÔSubitemsÔ_Ô€N€„€Complete€patrol€and€mop„up€toÐ l¼ Ðmeet€the€objectives€described€in€C.5.15.1€from€the€time€ignition€is€first€started€withinÏthe€unit€to€24€hours,€or€until€released€from€such€services€by€the€COR,€whicheverÏoccurs€first.€€The€24„hour€time€period€begins€at€8:00€am€the€day€following€completionÏof€ignition€in€that€unit.€€Advise€the€Government€of€conditions€which€prevent€theÏmeeting€of€mop„up€objectives€within€the€24„hour€period.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.15.6à0 4 àPatrol€shall€include€the€checking€for,€and€mop„up€of€€burning€material€that€threatensÐ à%0!$ Ðthe€achievement€of€mop„up€objectives€or€the€mop„up€standards€for€each€Ô_ÔsubitemÔ_Ô.€ÏPatrol€shall€also€include€taking€the€following€actions€to€prevent€fire€escape€outside€theÏunit€boundary€and/or€to€prevent€Ô_ÔreburnÔ_Ô€within€the€unit€boundary.€€Immediately€takeÏactions€to€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô,€mop€up,€and€identify€all€Ô_ÔslopoversÔ_Ô€or€spot€fires.€€If€Contractor€isÏunable€to€contain€or€control€Ô_ÔslopoverÔ_Ô€or€spots€with€patrol€resources,€promptly,€withinÏ30€minutes€after€discovery,€notify€the€Government€of€the€situation€and€continue€toÏtake€action€to€contain€or€control€fire.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÐ @-(, ÐC.5.15.7à0 4 àCompletely€extinguish€all€burning€material€within€the€designated€mop„up€area.а4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.15.8à0 4 àMechanical€equipment€used€must€keep€soil€disturbance€to€a€minimum.€€MechanicalÐ ˆØ Ðequipment€can€only€be€used€on€landing€areas.€€Use€anywhere€in€the€unit€other€thanÏlandings€must€be€approved€in€writing€by€the€COR.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.15.9à0 4 àNo€felling€of€any€reserved€trees€which€may€have€fire€in€them€without€written€approvalÐ 8 ˆ Ðof€the€TOM.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.15.10à0 4 àThe€Contractor€may€use€wetting€agents,€retardants,€foam,€or€suppressants€with€writtenÐ ü L  Ðapproval€from€COR€during€mop„up€and€ignition€operations.€€Contractor€is€responsibleÏfor€assuring€these€do€not€leak€or€spread€into€streams,€water€sources€or€standing€water.€ÏRoot€wads€(uprooted€stumps€with€roots€attached)€shall€be€thoroughly€extinguishedÏ(dug€around€and€rotten€or€loose€wood€scraped€off).€€Ô_ÔFirelineÔ_Ô€Ô_ÔbermsÔ_Ô€shall€beÏthoroughly€extinguished.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.15.11à0 4 àUnsafe€logs€and€chunks€with€a€minimum€size€of€12€inches€x€4€feet€up€to€a€maximumÐ pÀ Ðof€20€inches€x€8€feet€on€slopes€greater€than€50%€shall€be€turned€and€placed€in€aÏmanner€that€provides€for€safety€in€preventing€this€debris€from€rolling.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.15.12à0 4 àProject€Area€Ô_ÔReburnÔ_Ô€„€Should€a€Ô_ÔreburnÔ_Ô€occur€during€the€mop„up€operation,€suppressÐ  p Ðthe€fire€and€notify€the€Government€immediately.€€The€cost€of€reworking€the€area€toÏcontract€requirements€shall€be€borne€by€the€Contractor.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.15.13à0 4 àMop„up€contingencies€are€established€and€will€be€initiated€by€the€COR€for€theÐ Ð  Ðfollowing€situations:Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àa.à0` 4(#4(#àIf€a€red„flag€watch€or€warning€is€issued€or€predicted€by€the€National€WeatherÐ ”ä ÐService€for€extreme€fire€weather€conditions;€or€if€smoke€emissions€from€the€burnÏunit€during€mop„up€are€creating€air€quality€impacts€to€the€air€quality€ofò ò€Ô_Ôó ó[30]ò òÔ_ÔÐ l¼ ÐÔ_ÔKlamathÔ_Ô€Falls,€Ô_ÔLakeviewÔ_Ô,ó ó€or€other€smoke€sensitive€areas,€the€Contractor€may€beÐ \ ¬ Ðrequired€to€complete€mop„up€within€a€24„hour€period.€€If€satisfactory€progress€isÏnot€made,€or€a€mop„up€plan€is€not€provided€that€ensures€completion€within€the€24„¼hour€period,€the€Government,€when€determined€necessary,€may€immediatelyÏassume€control€of€the€project€area€and€provide€manpower€and/or€equipment€toÏcomplete€the€work.€€In€this€event,€the€contractor€will€be€liable€for€the€cost€to€theÏGovernment€of€performing€mop„up.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àb.à0` 4(#4(#àIf€a€Ô_ÔslopoverÔ_Ô€occurs€on€a€burn€unit€during€ignition€or€mop„up€and€is€declared€anÐ À'#& Ðescaped€fire€by€the€COR,€the€Government€will€immediately€assume€control€of€theÏproject€area.€€Following€declaration€of€the€Ô_ÔwildlandÔ_Ô€fire,€Contractor's€personnelÏshall€be€made€available€to€the€Government€for€fire€suppression€and€will€be€paid€atÏthe€applicable€firefighting€rates€paid€by€the€Government.€€See€E.4.2.5.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌC.5.16à 4 àòòAdditional€Mop„Up€„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€OóóÐ H-˜(, ЇC.5.16.1à0 4 àAdditional€mop„up€may€be€ordered€by€the€Government€for€unit(s)€when€theÐ ° ÐGovernment€determines€that€the€standard€mop„up€included€in€Prescribed€Burn€andÏMop„Up€Ô_ÔSubitemsÔ_Ô€L,€M,€N€and€R€is€insufficient€to€meet€objectives.€€The€GovernmentÏmay€request€mop„up€by€task€order€on€units€not€ignited€by€the€Contractor.€Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.16.2à0 4 àLevels€of€Difficulty€„€Twelve€levels€of€difficulty€for€additional€mop„up€will€beÐ L œ Ðdetermined€based€on€the€time€of€year€in€which€the€mop„up€is€to€be€performed,€and€theÏestimated€post€burn€fuel€load.€€The€time€of€the€year€influences€fuel€moistureÏconditions,€ignition€and€burnout€of€fuels,€and€weather€conditions€(such€as€humidityÏrecovery)€which€effect€difficulty€in€extinguishing€burning€material.€€One€level€ofÏdifficulty€will€be€based€on€rapid€mop„up€requirement€to€reduce€impact€of€residualÏsmoke,€or€to€secure€unit€prior€to€adverse€weather€event.€€Level€is€determined€by€theÏtask€order.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€O1€„€Level€Ió󀄀Mop„up€is€performed€from€November€1€thru€April€30.€€PostÐ ˜è  Ðburn€fuel€loads€range€between€.01€to€9.9€tons€per€acre.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€O2€„€Level€IIó󀄀Mop„up€is€performed€from€May€1€thru€June€30.€€Post€burnÐ \¬ Ðfuel€loads€range€between€.01€to€9.9€tons€per€acre.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€O3€„€Level€IIIó󀄀Mop„up€is€performed€from€July€1€thru€October€31.€€Post€burnÐ  p Ðfuel€loads€range€between€.01€to€9.9€tons€per€acre.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€O4€„€Level€IVó󀄀Mop„up€is€required€to€be€100€percent€completed€in€the€unitÐ ä4 Ðor€designated€portion€of€unit€within€a€24„hour€period.€€Post€burn€fuel€loads€rangeÏbetween€.01€to€9.9€tons€per€acre.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€O5€„€Level€Vó󀄀Mop„up€is€performed€from€November€1€thru€April€30.€€PostÐ ”ä Ðburn€fuel€loads€range€between€10€to€49€tons€per€acre.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€O6€„€Level€VIó󀄀Mop„up€is€performed€from€May€1€thru€June€30.€€Post€burnÐ X ¨ Ðfuel€loads€range€between€10€to€49€tons€per€acre.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€O7€„€Level€VIIó󀄀Mop„up€is€performed€from€July€1€thru€October€31.€€PostÐ #l! Ðburn€fuel€loads€range€between€10€to€49€tons€per€acre.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€O8€„€Level€VIIIó󀄀Mop„up€is€required€to€be€100€percent€completed€in€the€unitÐ à%0!$ Ðor€designated€portion€of€unit€within€a€24„hour€period.€€Post€burn€fuel€loads€rangeÏbetween€10€to€49€tons€per€acre.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌòòà0 4 àÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€O9€„€Level€IXó󀄀Mop„up€is€performed€from€November€1€thru€April€30.€€PostÐ )à$( Ðburn€fuel€loads€are€greater€than€50€tons€per€acre.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€O10€„€Level€Xó󀄀Mop„up€is€performed€from€May€1€thru€June€30.€€Post€burnÐ T,¤'+ Ðfuel€loads€are€greater€than€50€tons€per€acre.Ð@-(,4(#4(# Їà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€O11€„€Level€XIó󀄀Mop„up€is€performed€from€July€1€thru€October€31.€€PostÐ ° Ðburn€fuel€loads€are€greater€than€50€tons€per€acre.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€O12€„€Level€XIIó󀄀Mop„up€is€required€to€be€100€percent€completed€in€the€unitÐ tÄ Ðor€designated€portion€of€unit€within€a€24„hour€period.€€Post€burn€fuel€loads€are€greaterÏthan€50€tons€per€acre.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.16.3à0 4 àTask€orders€for€Ô_ÔSubitemsÔ_Ô€O1€thru€O12€will€be€on€a€per„acre€basis€and€will€designateÐ $ t Ðthe€unit(s),€acreage,€description€of€mop„up€location,€and€time€period€for€completionÏ(Ô_ÔSubitemsÔ_Ô€O1„€O12).€€Additional€mop„up€might€include€100€percent€of€the€unit,€orÏextending€the€existing€mop„up€in€a€designated€length.€€Time€period€for€completion€forÏÔ_ÔSubitemsÔ_Ô€O1„O3,€O5„O7,€O9„O1€will€be€designated€either€48,€72,€96,€120,€or€144Ïhours€starting€at€8:00€am€on€the€day€after€acceptance€of€the€task€order€by€theÏContractor.€€Ô_ÔTimeframeÔ_Ô€needed€to€complete€the€mop„up€will€be€determined€by€theÏavailability€of€Contractorððs€crews€for€the€unit(s).€€Patrol€as€required€by€C.5.15.6€shallÏcontinue€throughout€the€time€prescribed€for€additional€mop„up.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.16.4à0 4 àCompletely€extinguish€all€burning€material€within€the€designated€mop„up€area.Ð\¬4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.16.5à0 4 àMechanical€equipment€used€must€keep€soil€disturbance€to€a€minimum.€€MechanicalÐ 4„ Ðequipment€can€only€be€used€on€landing€areas.€€Use€anywhere€in€the€unit€other€thanÏlandings€must€be€approved€in€writing€by€the€COR.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.16.6à0 4 àContractor€shall€not€fell€any€reserved€trees€which€may€have€fire€in€them€withoutÐ ä4 Ðapproval€of€the€COR.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.16.7à0 4 àThe€Contractor€may€use€wetting€agents,€retardants,€foam,€or€suppressants€with€writtenÐ ¨ø Ðapproval€from€COR€during€mop„up€and€ignition€operations.€€Contractor€is€responsibleÏfor€assuring€these€do€not€leak€or€spread€into€streams,€water€sources€or€standing€water.€ÏRoot€wads€(uprooted€stumps€with€roots€attached)€shall€be€thoroughly€extinguishedÏ(dug€around€and€rotten€or€loose€wood€scraped€off).€€Ô_ÔFirelineÔ_Ô€Ô_ÔbermsÔ_Ô€shall€beÏthoroughly€extinguished.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.16.8à0 4 àUnsafe€logs€and€chunks€with€a€minimum€size€of€12€inches€x€4€feet€up€to€a€maximumÐ #l! Ðof€20€inches€x€8€feet€on€slopes€greater€than€50%€shall€be€turned€and€placed€in€aÏmanner€that€provides€for€safety€in€preventing€this€debris€from€rolling.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.16.9à0 4 àProject€Area€Ô_ÔReburnÔ_Ô€„€Should€a€Ô_ÔreburnÔ_Ô€occur€during€the€mop„up€operation,€suppressÐ Ì&"% Ðthe€fire€and€notify€the€Government€immediately.€€The€cost€of€reworking€the€area€toÏcontract€requirements€shall€be€borne€by€the€Contractor.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.16.10à0 4 àMop„up€contingencies€are€established€and€will€be€initiated€by€the€COR€for€theÐ |*Ì%) Ðfollowing€situation:Ð 4(#4(# Ðâ âÐ T,¤'+ Ðà0 4 àIf€a€Ô_ÔslopoverÔ_Ô€occurs€on€a€burn€unit€during€mop„up€and€is€declared€an€escaped€fire€byÏâ âthe€COR,€the€Government€will€immediately€assume€control€of€the€project€area.€ÏFollowing€declaration€of€the€escaped€situation,€Contractor's€personnel€shall€be€madeÏavailable€to€the€Government€for€fire€suppression€and€will€be€paid€at€the€applicableÏfirefighting€rates€paid€by€the€Government.€€See€E.3.2.5.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.17à0 4 àòòSnag€Felling€„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€Póó€Ð8 ˆ4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.17.1à0 4 àSnag€felling€in€this€item€is€for€the€objectives€of€human€safety,€and€assist€holding€andÐ  ` Ðmop„up€operations€by€removing€source€of€spotting€and€fire€spread.€€Snag€felling€inÏthis€Item€is€separate€from€snag€felling€in€Fuel€Modification€Zone,€Items€F€and€G.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.17.2à0 4 àFell€snags€as€specified€by€task€order.€€Snags€will€generally€range€in€size€from€6€inchesÐ À  ÐÔ_ÔDBHÔ_Ô€to€40€inches€Ô_ÔDBHÔ_Ô.€€It€is€estimated€that€snag€felling€will€be€required€for€not€moreÏthen€40€trees.€€Stump€height€shall€be€as€low€as€possible€consistent€with€adequateÏsafety€considerations.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.17.3à0 4 àSnags€shall€be€felled€such€that€Ô_ÔfirelinesÔ_Ô€remain€free€of€debris.€€Restore€Ô_ÔfirelinesÔ_Ô€toÐ \¬ Ðoriginal€clear€condition€following€snag€felling.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.18à0 4 àòòTractor€Operations€„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€Q1€and€Lowboy€Transport€„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€Q2óó€Ð p4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.18.1à0 4 àTractor€operations€under€this€Item€shall€include€utilization€of€a€tractor€to€crushÐ øH Ðvegetation,€roadblock€removal€and€restoration,€and€removal€of€soil€or€debris€to€allowÏmop„up€of€burning€material€that€is€buried.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.18.2à0 4 àCrushing€of€vegetation€by€€tractor€operation€is€done€in€all€or€portion€of€unit(s)€toÐ ¨ø Ðcreate€fuel€conditions€that€allow€for€safety€of€ignition€personnel€and€create€optimalÏfuel€moisture€and€arrangement€to€meet€prescribed€fire€objectives.€€This€is€typicallyÏaccomplished€in€Ô_ÔshrubfieldsÔ_Ô.€€Tractor€operations€are€conducted€along€the€slopeÏcontour€on€slope€percentages€less€than€35€percent.€€COR€will€issue€writtenÏinstructions€regarding€location,€spacing,€reserved€areas,€and€access€for€each€unit(s).€Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.18.3à0 4 àRoadblock€construction,€removal€and€restoration€shall€consist€of€the€following:Ð#l!4(#4(# ÐÌà 4 àa.à0 ` àRestore€vehicle€access€to€specified€units€which€may€be€inaccessible€due€toÐ ô$D # Ðmaterials€piled€in€road.€€A€minimum€of€10€feet€in€width€shall€be€made€passable€forÏall€project€vehicles.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àb.à0` 4(#4(#àFollowing€acceptance€of€the€unit(s)€for€which€access€has€been€restored,€and€withinÐ ¤(ô#' Ð5€days€of€receipt€of€the€notice€of€unit€acceptance€from€the€COR,€return€the€road€toÏits€original€blocked€condition€to€prevent€vehicle€passage€on€specified€roads.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌC.5.18.4à0 4 àMop„up€of€burning€material€utilizing€a€tractor€is€required€when€material€is€buriedÐ T,¤'+ Ðbeyond€reach€utilizing€hand€tools.€€This€usually,€but€not€always,€occurs€under€landingsÐ @-(, Ðin€timber€harvest€units.€€Uncover€the€burning€material€to€the€extent€that€the€material€isÏfully€accessible€and€available€to€be€mopped„up.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.18.5à0 4 àProvide€transport€for€the€dozer€to€and€from€the€general€area€of€the€work€site.€€WhenÐ tÄ Ðmany€moves€are€required€(€as€constructing€a€number€of€widely€separated€road€blocks€)Ïand€the€distance€between€work€sites€prohibits€walking€the€machine€the€ContractorÏshall€be€paid€by€the€move€(€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€Q2€).Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.19à 4 àòòUnit€Holding€and€Standard€Mop„up€„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€RóóÐ  ` ÐÌC.5.19.1à0 4 àThe€Government€may€by€task€order€request€the€Contractor€to€provide€total€or€partialÐ è 8  Ðholding€assistance€on€units€where€ignition€is€conducted€by€the€Government€or€a€thirdÏparty.€€Standard€mop„up€is€included.€€See€C.5.15.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.19.2à0 4 àLevels€of€Difficulty€„€Sixteen€levels€of€difficulty€for€requested€holding€and€mop„upÐ ˜è  Ðwill€be€determined€based€on€the€length€of€unit€perimeter,€the€Behave€calculated€fireÏintensity€level€and€rate€of€spread€of€the€adjacent€fuels.€€Fire€intensity€levels€are€asÏfollows:Ð 4(#4(# Ðà@®®,ìàòòFire€Intensity€Levelóó*ˆÐ H˜ Ðà0 4 àLevelà Œ àà ¸ àFlame€Lengthà À àRate€of€Spreadà  àProbability€of€IgnitionÐ4„4(#4(# Ðà 4 à€€1à ` àà Œ à€€€€<€€€4€€feetà À à€€0€€€to€€€€€20à p àÔ_ÔchsÔ_Ô/hr.à  à€€0€to€25%Ð  p Ðà 4 à€€2à ` àà Œ à€€4€to€8€€feetà À à21€€€to€€€100à p à€€€ððà  à26€to€50%Ð  \ Ðà 4 à€€3à ` àà Œ à8€to€12€€feetà À à101€to€€€250€€€€€€€€ððà  à51€to€75%Ð øH Ðà 4 à€€4à ` àà Œ à€€€€>€12€€feetà À à€€€€€€€>€€€€251à p à€€€ððà  à€€€€>€€€75%Ð ä4 ÐÌà 4 à*à0 ` àboth€flame€length€and€rate€of€spread€must€be€exceeded€or€decreased€by€one€levelÐ ¼  Ðto€graduate€to€next€fire€intensity€level.€€Probability€of€Ignition€is€used€as€the€tieÏbreaker.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€R1.€„€Level€Ió󀄀Requested€holding€and€mop„up€at€fire€intensity€level€1.€€UnitÐ l¼ Ðperimeter€is€<€160€chains.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€R2€„€Level€IIó󀄀Requested€holding€and€mop„up€at€fire€intensity€level€1.€€UnitÐ 0"€  Ðperimeter€is€160€to€499€to€chains.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€R3€„€Level€IIIó󀄀Requested€holding€and€mop„up€at€fire€intensity€level€1.€€UnitÐ ô$D # Ðperimeter€is€€500€to€1299€chains.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€R4€„€Level€IVó󀄀Requested€holding€and€mop„up€at€fire€intensity€level€1.€€UnitÐ ¸'#& Ðperimeter€is€greater€than€1300€chains.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€R5€„€Level€Vó󀄀Requested€holding€and€mop„up€at€fire€intensity€level€2.€€UnitÐ |*Ì%) Ðperimeter€is€<€160€chains.Ð 4(#4(# Ðâ âÐ T,¤'+ Ðà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€R6€„€Level€VIó󀄀Requested€holding€and€mop„up€at€fire€intensity€level€2.€€UnitÐ ° Ðâ âperimeter€is€160€to€499€to€chains.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€R7€„€Level€VIIó󀄀Requested€holding€and€mop„up€at€fire€intensity€level€2.€Ð tÄ ÐUnit€perimeter€is€€500€to€1299€chains.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€R8€„€Level€VIIIó󀄀Requested€holding€and€mop„up€at€fire€intensity€level€2.€Ð 8 ˆ ÐUnit€perimeter€is€greater€than€1300€chains.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€R9€„€Level€IXó󀄀Requested€holding€and€mop„up€at€fire€intensity€level€3.€€UnitÐ ü L  Ðperimeter€is€<€160€chains.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€R10€„€Level€Xó󀄀Requested€holding€and€mop„up€at€fire€intensity€level€3.€€UnitÐ À  Ðperimeter€is€160€to€499€to€chains.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€R11€„€Level€XIó󀄀Requested€holding€and€mop„up€at€fire€intensity€level€3.€Ð „Ô  ÐUnit€perimeter€is€€500€to€1299€chains.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€R12€„€Level€XIIó󀄀Requested€holding€and€mop„up€at€fire€intensity€level€3.€Ð H˜ ÐUnit€perimeter€is€greater€than€1300€chains.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€R13€„€Level€XIIIó󀄀Requested€holding€and€mop„up€at€fire€intensity€level€4.€Ð  \ ÐUnit€perimeter€is€<€160€chains.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€R14€„€Level€XIVó󀄀Requested€holding€and€mop„up€at€fire€intensity€level€4.€Ð Ð  ÐUnit€perimeter€is€160€to€499€to€chains.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€R15€„€Level€XVó󀄀Requested€holding€and€mop„up€at€fire€intensity€level€4.€Ð ”ä ÐUnit€perimeter€is€€500€to€1299€chains.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àòòÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€R16€„€Level€XVIó󀄀Requested€holding€and€mop„up€at€fire€intensity€level€4.€Ð X ¨ ÐUnit€perimeter€is€greater€than€1300€chains.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.19.3à0 4 àProvide€holding€supervision€and€holding€resources€required€to€cover€at€a€minimumÐ #l! Ðthe€anticipated€or€as€calculated€(using€on€site€conditions€through€the€behave€program)Ïthe€line€building€rate€that€exceeds€the€rate€of€perimeter€increase.€€The€Burn€Plan€willÏlist€the€type€and€number€of€ground€resources€(aircraft€is€not€included).€€The€TOM€andÏthe€Contractor€will€agree€on€the€type€and€number€of€holding€resources€for€the€unit.ÏThe€holding€calculation€form€attached€(See€Section€J)€will€be€used€and€signed€by€bothÏthe€Contractor€and€the€Government.€€The€Contractor€will€assume€full€control€of€theÏunit€for€patrol€and€mop„up€purposes€at€0800€the€day€following€ignition.€€Ð 4(#4(# ЀÌC.5.19.4à0 4 àAll€prescribed€fire€holding€operations€shall€be€initiated€only€when€the€Prescribed€FireÐ h+¸&* Ðâ âPlan€has€been€reviewed€by€the€Contractor.€€All€elements€of€the€plan€shall€be€followedÐ T,¤'+ Ðunless€a€deviation€has€been€approved€in€advance€by€the€COR.€€The€Contractor€shallÏconduct€a€Ô_ÔpreburnÔ_Ô€crew€briefing,€as€prepared€in€the€plan.Ð 4(#4(# Ðâ âÌC.5.19.5à0 4 àDuring€ignition€operations,€the€Contractor's€holding€crew€supervisor€shall€maintainÐ tÄ Ðcontact€with€the€Government€representative€through€the€Government„furnished€radioÏcommunication€system€or€other€mutually„agreed„upon€communications€system€at€allÏtimes.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.19.6à0 4 àConduct€holding€operations€in€accordance€with€the€prescribed€fire€plan.€€RelocationÐ  ` Ðof€manpower€and€equipment€may€be€required€as€ignition€and€burnout€progresses.€€TheÏContractor's€crew€supervisor€shall€be€responsible€for€recognizing€the€need€for€andÏmaking€such€relocations,€dependent€upon€on„site€weather€and€fire€conditions.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.19.7à0 4 àExtinguish€any€fire€outside€the€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€of€the€unit,€or€unit€boundary,€and€promptlyÐ ¬ü  Ðreport€this€to€the€TOM€when€at€the€site€or€to€the€COR.€€A€hand€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€shall€beÏconstructed€completely€around€any€fire€or€Ô_ÔslopoverÔ_Ô€outside€the€unit€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€using€handÏtools.€€The€minimum€shall€be€a€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€scraped€to€mineral€soil€1€foot€in€width€with€allÏoverhanging€combustible€material€cleared€for€3€feet€on€either€side€and€6€feetÏoverhead.€€The€Government€will€identify€the€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€with€colored€plastic€ribbon.€ÏMajor€control€problems€can€occur€during€a€period€of€frontal€passage€and€strong€windÏconditions.€€Close€attention€to€weather€forecasts,€securing€and€patrolling€of€previouslyÏburned€units€is€common€practice€to€eliminate€any€escaped€fires.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.19.8à0 4 àNo€felling€of€any€reserved€trees€which€may€have€fire€in€them€without€approval€of€theÐ ä4 ÐTOM.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.19.9à0 4 àMop„up€shall€be€performed€in€accordance€with€C.5.15.€€The€Contractor€and€the€TOMÐ ¨ø Ðshall€develop€a€mop„up€plan€prior€to€assuming€the€unit€for€patrol€and€mop„up.€€TheÏContractor€and€the€TOM€shall€review€the€plan€daily€to€ensure€validity€of€plan,Ïadequacy€of€€assigned€resources€and€timely€completion€of€work.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.19.10à0 4 àThe€Government€may€retain€a€€specific€segment€of€the€perimeter€for€holding€and€mop„Ð D!” Ðup.€€These€specific€segments€are€of€high€interest€to€the€Government.€€The€ContractorÏwill€not€be€assigned€or€paid€for€these€specific€segments.€€In€no€situation€will€theÏspecific€segments€be€more€than€25%€of€the€total€unit€perimeter.€€Unit€perimeter€thatÏhas€no€threat€of€escape€to€adjacent€areas/fuels€will€not€be€assigned€to€the€Contractor,Ïnor€will€the€Contractor€be€paid€for€these€line€segments.€€Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.20à0 4 àòòFire€Preparedness€Services,€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€Sóóи'#&4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.20.1à0 4 àÔ‡X‡LXXXüHÔDuring€the€performance€period€of€[31]€ò òJune€15€through€September€15ó ó,€ContractorððsÐ )à$( Ðcrew€shallòòóó€be€available€to€perform€fire€preparedness€activities.€€The€period€duringÐ €*Ð%) Ðwhich€work€will€actually€be€performed€will€be€dependent€on€fire€season€severity€andÏwill€be€designated€by€the€Government€in€a€written€task€order(s).€€€There€is€noÏguarantee€of€full€time€work€for€the€entire€performance€period.€€Availability€ofÐ D-”(, ÐContractorððs€crew€outside€the€performance€period€is€optional€and€will€becomeÏeffective€upon€acceptance€of€a€task€order€by€the€Contractor.€Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌÔ#†XüHXXX‡LU#ÔC.5.20.2Ô‡X‡LXXXüHÔà0 4 àPreparedness€activities€may€include€fuels€management€work€òòóósuch€as€slashing,€lop€andÐ tÄ Ðscatter,€pruning,€fuel€modification€zone€construction€and€maintenance,€hand€pilingÏand€cover,€Ô_ÔpreburnÔ_Ô€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€construction€and€maintenance,€fuels€pullback,€prescribedÏburning€and€mop„up,€brushing€roads€and€trails,€and€activities€related€to€burned€areaÏrehabilitation€and€restoration.€€These€activities€may€require€the€use€of€ContractorÏprovided€tools€and€equipment€provided€under€Section€J,€Personal€Protective€ClothingÏand€Equipment,€Table€1.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌÔ#†XüHXXX‡LîW#ÔC.5.20.3Ô‡X‡LXXXüHÔà0 4 àUpon€dispatch€or€performance€on€a€Ô_ÔwildlandÔ_Ô€fire,€this€contract€will€be€superceded€byÐ Ô$  Ðthe€Northwest€Interagency€Crew€Agreement€or€replacement€national€arrangementÏapplicable€to€the€Northwest€Geographic€Area.€€Occasionally,€Ô_ÔwildlandÔ_Ô€firefightingÏservices€may€be€needed€in€other€areas,€including€out€of€state,€and€the€Contractorððs€Ïcrew€may€be€dispatched€to€fires€in€those€areas.€€Dispatch€will€be€in€accordance€withÏestablished€agency€procedures.€€While€under€a€current€task€order€and€during€workÏhours,€the€Contractor€shall€be€prepared€to€immediately€respond€to€fire€dispatchesÏwithin€the€geographic€area€of€the€designated€duty€station€identified€in€the€task€order.€ÏResponse€time€for€dispatch€outside€the€geographic€area€where€the€contractor€isÏnotified€that€an€overnight€stay€is€likely€shall€be€2€hours€after€notification.€€During€offÏduty€hours,€the€Contractorððs€crew€shall€be€available€for€dispatch€within€2€hours€notice.€ÏThe€Contractorððs€crew€shall€be€prepared€for€length€of€fire€assignments€up€to€14€daysÏ(excluding€travel).Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌÔ#†XüHXXX‡LÆZ#ÔC.5.20.4Ô‡X‡LXXXüHÔà0 4 àThe€Contractor€shall€provide€all€services,€supervision,€equipment,€supplies,Ð ¼  Ðtransportation,€and€trained€personnel€necessary€to€meet€the€contract€specifications.€€ToÏinsure€continued€safe,€efficient€service,€the€Government€may€provide€transportationÏand€issue€accountable€and€durable€property€and€consumable€goods.€€The€cost€of€allÏconsumable€goods€will€be€deducted€from€payment€to€the€Contractor.€€All€accountableÏand€durable€property€shall€be€returned€to€the€Government.Ô#†XüHXXX‡L—_#ÔÐX ¨4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.20.5à0 4 àÔ‡XüHXXXüHÔWhen€assigned€to€preparedness€activities,€Contractorððs€performance€will€be€evaluatedÐ 0"€  Ðon€a€daily€basis€to€ensure€that€contract€specifications€are€being€met.€€Upon€completionÏof€each€task€order€and€upon€completion€of€the€contract,€aÔ#†XüHXXXüHb#ÔÔ‡XüHXXXüHÔ€written€evaluation€ofÐ $X" ÐContractorððs€performance€will€be€completed.€€Unsatisfactory€performance€may€beÏgrounds€for€contract€termination.Ô#†XüHXXXüHDc#ÔÐà%0!$4(#4(# ÐÌC.5.20.6à0 4 àÔ‡X‡LXXXüHÔDuring€the€Preparedness€Period€as€stated€in€C.5.20.1,€Contractor€shall€ensure€that€allÐ ¸'#& Ðcrew€members€arrive€at€the€work€site€with€the€personal€protective€clothing€andÏequipment€listed€in€Section€J,€Personal€Protective€ClothingÔ#†XüHXXX‡LXd#Ô€and€Equipment.€Ð )à$( ÐContractor€shall€ensure€the€personal€protective€clothing€and€equipment€is€operableÏand€maintained€in€good€repair€throughout€the€duration€of€any€assignment.€€WhenÏâ âassigned€to€firefighting€duties€all€personnel€shall€wear€personal€protective€clothing,Ð T,¤'+ Ðincluding€boots,€upon€arrival€at€the€incident.€€THERE€WILL€BE€NO€PERMANENTÏCLOTHING€EXCHANGE€ON€INCIDENTS.Ð 4(#4(# Ðâ âÌÔ_ÔC.5.20.7Ô_Ôà0 4 àProcedures€for€dispatch,€length€of€assignment,€crew€transportation€and€travel,€generalÐ tÄ Ðrequirements€and€definitions€are€located€in€Section€J,€Fire€Suppression€Requirements.à0@ô"4(#4(#à€€Ð `°4(#4(# ÐSECTION€E€„€INSPECTION€AND€ACCEPTANCEÌÌ52.246-4à 4 àINSPECTION€OF€SERVICES€-€FIXED-PRICEà p à(AUG€1996)Ð ˆØ ÐÌ€€€(a)€Definitions.€€"Services,"€as€used€in€this€clause,€includes€services€performed,€workmanship,Ïand€material€furnished€or€utilized€in€the€performance€of€services.€Ì€Ì€€€(b)€The€Contractor€shall€provide€and€maintain€an€inspection€system€acceptable€to€theÏGovernment€covering€the€services€under€this€contract.€€Complete€records€of€all€inspection€workÏperformed€by€the€Contractor€shall€be€maintained€and€made€available€to€the€Government€duringÏcontract€performance€and€for€as€long€afterwards€as€the€contract€requires.€Ì€Ì€€€(c)€The€Government€has€the€right€to€inspect€and€test€all€services€called€for€by€the€contract,€toÏthe€extent€practicable€at€all€times€and€places€during€the€term€of€the€contract.€€The€GovernmentÏshall€perform€inspections€and€tests€in€a€manner€that€will€not€unduly€delay€the€work.€ÌÌ€€€(d)€If€the€Government€performs€inspections€or€tests€on€the€premises€of€the€Contractor€or€aÏsubcontractor,€the€Contractor€shall€furnish,€and€shall€require€subcontractors€to€furnish,€at€noÏincrease€in€contract€price,€all€reasonable€facilities€and€assistance€for€the€safe€and€convenientÏperformance€of€these€duties.ÌÌ€€€(e)€If€any€of€the€services€do€not€conform€with€contract€requirements,€the€Government€mayÏrequire€the€Contractor€to€perform€the€services€again€in€conformity€with€contract€requirements,€atÏno€increase€in€contract€amount.€€When€the€defects€in€services€cannot€be€corrected€byÏÔ_ÔreperformanceÔ_Ô,€the€Government€may€(1)€require€the€Contractor€to€take€necessary€action€to€ensureÏthat€future€performance€conforms€to€contract€requirements€and€(2)€reduce€the€contract€price€toÏreflect€the€reduced€value€of€the€services€performed.€Ì€Ì€€€(f)€If€the€Contractor€fails€to€promptly€perform€the€services€again€or€to€take€the€necessary€actionÏto€ensure€future€performance€in€conformity€with€contract€requirements,€the€Government€may€(1)Ïby€contract€or€otherwise,€perform€the€services€and€charge€to€the€Contractor€any€cost€incurred€byÏthe€Government€that€is€directly€related€to€the€performance€of€such€service€or€(2)€terminate€theÏcontract€for€default.ÌÌE.1.0à0 4 àQUALITY€ASSURANCE€PLAN/INSPECTION€Ô_Ô[3ñg ñ0ñg ññh ñ2ñh ñ]Ô_ÔÐ$X"4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àThe€Government€will€inspect€completed€units€as€a€basis€for€acceptance€and€payments,Ïand€to€provide€recommendations€to€improve€work€quality€while€work€is€in€progress.€ÏThe€Contractor€is€responsible€for€providing€quality€control€to€assure€that€workÏcomplies€with€requirements€of€contract€specifications.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌE.1.1à0 4 àAll€work€included€in€the€contract€specifications€shall€be€subject€to€inspections€by€theÐ |*Ì%) ÐGovernment€at€periodic€intervals€during€the€performance€of€this€contract.€€TreatmentÏâ âinspections€are€for€the€sole€benefit€of€the€Government€and€shall€not€release€theÐ T,¤'+ ÐContractor€of€the€responsibility€of€providing€quality€control€measures€to€assure€thatÏthe€work€strictly€complies€with€the€contract€requirements.Ð 4(#4(# Ðâ âÌE.1.2à0 4 àòòInspection€for€Wildfire€Hazard€Reduction€Treatments€„€Ô_ÔSubitemsÔ_Ô€A,€B,€C,€D,€E,€F,€GÐ tÄ Ðand€HóóÐ`°4(#4(# ÐÌE.1.2.1à0 4 àInspections€will€be€made€on€a€series€of€1/40th€acre€(18.625€feet€radius)€plots€locatedÐ 8 ˆ Ðat€predetermined€intervals€across€each€work€unit.€€Sufficient€plots€will€be€taken€toÏobtain€at€least€one€percent€sample€of€the€work€unit.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌE.1.2.2à0 4 àEach€inspection€plot€will€be€subdivided€into€four€(4)€quadrants€based€on€cardinalÐ è 8  Ðdirections.€€Each€quadrant€will€be€evaluated€for€compliance€with€all€contractÏspecifications€as€stated€in€Section€C€that€pertains€to€that€individual€treatment.€€If€twoÏ(2)€or€more€quadrants€fail€to€comply,€the€plot€will€fail.€€Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌE.1.2.3à0 4 àòòWork€Quality€PercentageóóÐ„Ô 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àWork€quality€percentages€are€derived€from€data€developed€from€inspection€plots.€€TheÏtotal€number€of€satisfactory€plots€divided€by€the€number€of€plots€inspected€determinesÏthe€quality€rate.€€This€rate€multiplied€by€100€provides€the€work€quality€percentage.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà 4 àExample:à ¸ àà  àNumber€of€plots€inspectedà p àà  à25Ð  \ Ðà 4 àà ` àà Œ àà ¸ àà  àNumber€of€satisfactory€plotsà p àà  à23Ð øH Ðà 4 àà ` àà Œ àà ¸ àà  à23€divided€by€25à p àà  à€€€€.92Ð ä4 Ðà 4 àà ` àà Œ àà ¸ àà  àWork€Quality€Percentageà p àà  à92%Ð Ð  ÐÌE.1.3à0 4 àòòPrescribed€Fire€Plan€Preparation€„€Broadcast€Burn,€Ô_ÔUnderstoryÔ_Ô€Burn,€Ô_ÔSwamperÔ_Ô€andÐ ¨ø ÐHand€Pile€Burn€„€Ô_ÔSubitemsÔ_Ô€I1€and€I2óó€Ð”ä4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àThe€portions€of€the€Prescribed€Fire€Plan€completed€by€the€Contractor€will€be€reviewedÏby€the€COR,€TOM,€Fuels€Management€Specialist€and€District€Fire€ManagementÏOfficer.€€Each€individual€unit€plan€will€be€reviewed€for€completeness,€adherence€toÏthe€burn€objectives,€ignition€and€holding,€escape€contingency,€mop„up€plan,€adequacyÏof€workforce€and€equipment,€and€safety€measures.€€Contractor€will€be€notified€ofÏdeficiencies€and€will€be€given€two€(2)€working€days€to€amend€the€plan.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌE.1.4à0 4 àòòÔ_ÔFirelineÔ_Ô€Construction€and€Maintenance€„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€J,€Fuels€Pullback€„€Ô_ÔSubitemsÔ_Ô€KóóÐà%0!$4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àInspections€will€be€made€by€the€Government€using€a€visual€examination€of€theÏconstructed€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€and€the€fuels€pullback€for€compliance€with€all€terms€andÏspecifications€within€five€(5)€calendar€days€after€notice€that€the€work€is€completed.€€IfÏthe€work€does€not€meet€contract€requirements,€corrections€shall€be€made€within€sevenÏ(7)€calendar€days.€€Along€the€constructed€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€for€each€project€area€theÏGovernment€will:Ð 4(#4(# ÐÐ @-(, Ðà0 4 àa.à0` 4(#4(#àIdentify€existing€deficiencies€in€the€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€construction€and€maintenance.а` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àb.à0` 4(#4(#àMark€the€beginning€point€and€ending€point€of€the€deficient€construction€withÐ ˆØ Ðplastic€ribbon.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌE.1.5à0 4 àòòPrescribed€Burn€and€Mop„up€„€Ô_ÔSubitemsÔ_Ô€L,€M,€N,€Requested€Holding/Mop„up€„Ð L œ ÐÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€R,€and€Additional€Mop„Up€„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€OóóÐ8 ˆ4(#4(# ÐÌE.1.5.1à0 4 àThe€TOM€or€Project€Inspector€will€be€on€site€during€burning€operations€(ignition€andÐ  ` Ðholding).€€The€Contractor's€activity€will€be€monitored€throughout€the€operation€forÏcompliance€with€the€Prescribed€Fire€Plan€and€that€Resource€and€Prescribed€FireÏObjectives€are€being€met.€€Compliance€with€the€Prescribed€Fire€Plan€will€be€requiredÏunless€concurrence€is€obtained€from€the€COR€prior€to€deviating€from€the€plan.€€AÏNotice€of€Noncompliance€or€Suspend€Work€Order€will€be€issued€for€all€otherÏdeviations€from€the€Prescribed€Fire€Plan.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌE.1.5.2à0 4 àThe€Government€will€inspect€patrol€and€mop„up€operations€to€determine€complianceÐ pÀ Ðwith€the€mop„up€standards€required€for€Ô_ÔSubitemsÔ_Ô€L,€M,€N€and€R€for€compliance€withÏall€specifications€in€C.5.15.€€The€Government€will€inspect€mop„up€operations€inÏÔ_ÔSubitemsÔ_Ô€O€to€determine€compliance€with€all€specifications€in€C.5.16.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌE.1.5.3à0 4 à100%€inspection€of€the€designated€mop„up€areas€will€be€made€by€the€GovernmentÐ  \ Ðeither€visually€and/or€with€infrared„scan€equipment€to€ensure€that€all€burning€materialÏhas€been€detected.€€The€Contractor€shall€extinguish€any€burning€material€detectedÏbefore€final€acceptance€is€made.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌE.1.6à0 4 àòòSnag€Felling,€Tractor€Operations€and€Lowboy€Transport€„€Ô_ÔSubitemsÔ_Ô€P1€and€Q1€&€Q2óó€Ð¨ø4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àInspections€will€be€made€by€visual€examination€of€the€snags€felled,€tractor€operationÏaccomplishments,€and€lowboy€transport.€€The€Contractor€will€be€given€two€(2)Ïworking€days€to€correct€deficiencies.€€If€the€quality€of€work€is€not€satisfactory,€orÏsnags€are€felled€without€authorization€by€the€COR,€the€Contractor's€right€to€proceedÏmay€be€terminated.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌE.2.0à 4 àACCEPTANCEÐ $X" ÐÌE.2.1à0 4 àFinal€acceptance€of€all€items€will€be€based€upon€satisfactory€completion€of€the€workÐ à%0!$ Ðin€accordance€with€the€specifications€on€a€unit„by„unit€basis€for€all€items.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌE.2.2à0 4 àòòWildfire€Hazard€Reduction€Treatments€„€Ô_ÔSubitemsÔ_Ô€A,€B,€C,€D,€E,€F,€G€and€HóóФ(ô#'4(#4(# ÐÌE.2.2.1à0 4 àòòAcceptable€Quality€Level€óó„€Acceptance€of€work€will€be€based€on€compliance€with€allÐ |*Ì%) ÐSection€C.5.0€Specific€Tasks€that€correspond€to€the€treatment.€€A€minimum€basicÏquality€of€85€percent€is€required.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÐ @-(, ÐE.2.2.2à0 4 àòòUnsatisfactory€Workó󀄀If€the€work€quality€falls€below€85€percent,€the€COR€willÐ ° Ðimmediately€notify€the€Contractor€in€writing€and€direct€the€Contractor€to€improve€theÏquality€of€his€work.€€If€the€quality€of€work€is€not€raised€to€an€acceptable€level€within€5Ïworking€days€after€written€notification,€the€Contracting€Officer€may€issue€a€SuspendÏWork€Order€to€resolve€the€problem,€during€which€time€contract€performance€time€willÏcontinue€to€run.€€If€untreated€or€unsatisfactory€treated€areas€are€the€primary€reason€forÏunsatisfactory€work,€the€area€shall€be€reworked€to€obtain€satisfactory€work€quality.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌE.2.3à0 4 àòòPrescribed€Fire€Plan€Preparation€„€Ô_ÔSubitemsÔ_Ô€I1€and€I2óóÐ `4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àWhen€a€Prescribed€Fire€Plan€is€reviewed€and€is€acceptable,€the€Plan€will€be€signed€byÏthe€District€Fire€Management€Officer€or€designated€Acting€Officer.€€The€Plan€is€thenÏsent€to€the€Area€Manager€or€designated€Acting€Manager€and€returned€to€the€COR€forÏsignature.€€The€COR's€signature€on€the€plan€will€constitute€acceptance.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌE.2.4à0 4 àòòÔ_ÔFirelineÔ_Ô€Construction€and€Maintenance€„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€J,€Fuels€Pullback€„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€K,€SnagÐ „Ô  ÐFelling€„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€P1,€Tractor€Operations€„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€Q1,€Lowboy€Transport€„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_ÔÏQ2óóÐ\¬4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àAcceptance€will€be€based€on€the€inspection€results€of€the€visual€examination€of€theÏproject€area.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌE.2.5à0 4 àòòPrescribed€Fire€Operations€„€Ô_ÔSubitemsÔ_Ô€L,€M,€N,€Requested€Holding/Mop„up€„Ð øH ÐÔ_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€R€and€Additional€Mop„Up€„€Ô_ÔSubitemsÔ_Ô€OóóÐä44(#4(# ÐÌE.2.5.1à0 4 àAcceptance€of€the€burning€and€mop„up€will€be€made€by€the€COR,€if€at€least€85%€ofÐ ¼  Ðthe€prescribed€fire€objectives€are€met,€and€the€Contractor€is€in€compliance€with€theÏspecifications€for€satisfactory€holding,€mop„up€and€patrol€of€the€unit.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌE.2.5.2à0 4 àAcceptance€will€be€based€upon€the€results€of€an€infra„red€scan€revealing€no€burningÐ l¼ Ðmaterial,€if€requested€by€the€contractor€or€the€Government;€or€by€visual€inspection€byÏthe€Government.€€Acceptance€may€occur€at€anytime,€starting€from€0800€hour€on€theÏday€following€ignition.€€€Acceptance€will€be€made€in€writing€by€the€Government.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌE.3.0à 4 àBASIS€OF€PAYMENT€Ô_Ô[3ñm ñ1ñm ññn ñ3ñn ñ]Ô_ÔÐ $X" ÐÌE.3.1à 4 àòòMethod€of€MeasurementóóÐ à%0!$ ÐÌE.3.1.1à0 4 àòòSlashing€„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€A,€Girdling€„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€B,€Lop€and€Scatter€„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€C,€SelectiveÐ ¸'#& ÐSlashing€„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€D,€Pruning€„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€E,€Fuel€Modification€Zone€ConstructionÏTimber€Stands€„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€F,€Fuel€Modification€Zone€Woodland/Ô_ÔShrublandÔ_Ô€„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_ÔÏG,€Hand€Pile€and€Cover€„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€H,€Fuels€Pullback€„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€K,€Prescribed€BurnÏand€Mop„up€„€Ô_ÔSubitemsÔ_Ô€L,€M,€and€N,€Additional€Mop„Up€„€Ô_ÔSubitemsÔ_Ô€OóóÐh+¸&*4(#4(# Ðà 4 àÌà0 4 àa.à0` 4(#4(#àAcreage€are€measured€on€the€horizontal€plane.Ð@-(,` (#` (# Їà 4 àb.à0 ` àThe€Contractor€may,€at€any€time€during€the€course€of€the€contract,€requestÐ ° ÐÔ_ÔremeasurementÔ_Ô€of€any€project€area€if€he€feels€that€the€acreage€stated€in€the€contractÏis€incorrect.€€If€Ô_ÔremeasurementÔ_Ô€indicates€that€a€variance€of€5%€or€less€exists,€theÏContractor€will€pay€for€the€actual€cost€of€the€Ô_ÔremeasurementÔ_Ô.€€Under€thisÏcondition,€payment€for€the€project€area€will€be€made€on€the€acreage€stated€in€theÏcontract.€€If€Ô_ÔremeasurementÔ_Ô€indicates€the€actual€variance€is€greater€than€5%,Ïpayment€for€the€project€area€will€be€based€on€the€Ô_ÔremeasuredÔ_Ô€acreage.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌE.3.1.2à0 4 àòòPrescribed€Fire€Plan€Preparation€„€Ô_ÔSubitemsÔ_Ô€I1€and€I2óó€Ð `4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àPrescribed€Fire€Plan€preparation€will€not€be€measured€separately€for€payment,€but€willÏbe€considered€subsidiary€to€other€items€of€work.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌE.3.1.3à0 4 àòòÔ_ÔFirelineÔ_Ô€Construction€and€Maintenance€„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€JóóЬü 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àThe€quantities€on€the€Schedule€of€Items€are€estimated.€€Ô_ÔFirelineÔ_Ô€construction€isÏmeasured€along€the€slope€to€the€nearest€foot.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌE.3.1.4òòà 4 àRequested€Holding€and€Mop„up€„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€RóóÐ H˜ ÐÌà0 4 àThe€quantities€on€the€Schedule€of€Items€are€estimated.€€Requested€Holding€and€Mop„¼up€is€measured€on€the€horizontal€plane€to€the€nearest€chain.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌE.3.1.5à 4 àòòSnag€Felling€„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€P1óóÐ ä4 ÐÌà0 4 àThe€quantities€on€the€Schedule€of€Items€are€estimated.€€Snag€felling€is€measured€on€aÏteam€hourly€basis€of€a€2„member€team,€beginning€upon€arrival€at€the€unit,€excludingÏlunch€breaks,€ending€when€work€is€completed.€€Time€should€be€rounded€up€to€theÏnearest€quarter€hour.€€Times€shall€be€recorded€and€submitted€by€the€Contractor,Ïsubject€to€verification€by€the€COR€based€on€spot€checks€of€snag€felling€in€operation.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌE.3.1.6à 4 àòòTractor€Operations€„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€Q1óóÐ D!” ÐÌà0 4 àThe€quantities€on€the€Schedule€of€Items€are€estimated.€€Tractor€operations€is€measuredÏon€an€hourly€basis,€beginning€upon€arrival€at€the€unit,€excluding€lunch€breaks,€endingÏwhen€work€is€completed.€€Time€should€be€rounded€up€to€the€nearest€quarter€hour.€ÏTimes€shall€be€recorded€and€submitted€by€the€Contractor,€subject€to€verification€byÏthe€COR€based€on€spot€checks€of€tractor€in€operation.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌE.3.1.7à 4 àòòLowboy€Transport€„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€Q2óóÐ ¤(ô#' ÐÌà0 4 àThe€quantities€on€the€Schedule€of€Items€are€estimated.€€Lowboy€Transport€operationsÏare€measured€on€the€individual€move€basis.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌE.3.2à 4 àPaymentÐ @-(, ЇE.3.2.1à0 4 àòòSlashing€„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€A,€Girdling€„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€B,€Lop€and€Scatter€„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€C,€SelectiveÐ ° ÐSlashing€„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€D,€Pruning€„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€E,€Fuel€Modification€Zone€ConstructionÏTimber€Stands€„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€F,€Fuel€Modification€Zone€Woodland/Ô_ÔShrublandÔ_Ô€„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_ÔÏG,€Hand€Pile€and€Cover€„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€H,€Fuels€Pullback€„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€K,€Prescribed€BurnÏand€Mop„up€„€Ô_ÔSubitemsÔ_Ô€L,€M,€and€N,€€Additional€Mop„Up€„€Ô_ÔSubitemsÔ_Ô€OóóÐ`°4(#4(# Ðà 4 àÌà0 4 àUpon€acceptance,€payment€for€work€will€be€made€at€the€level€of€difficulty€on€theÏSchedule€of€Items€and€at€the€unit€price€bid€on€a€per€acre€basis€for€the€acreage€shownÏon€the€Schedule€of€Items.€€For€units€accepted€which€do€not€meet€the€minimum€qualityÏrequired€in€E.2.2.1,€payment€will€be€made€at€a€unit€price€determined€by€multiplyingÏthe€actual€inspection€percentage€by€the€contract€price.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌE.3.2.2à0 4 àòòPrescribed€Fire€Plan€Preparation€„€Ô_ÔSubitemsÔ_Ô€I1€and€I2óó€ÐÀ 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àNo€separate€payment€will€be€made€for€prescribed€fire€plans.€€Payment€will€beÏconsidered€subsidiary€to€other€items€of€work.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌE.3.2.3à 4 àòòÔ_ÔFirelineÔ_Ô€Construction€and€Maintenance„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€JóóÐ \¬ ÐÌà0 4 àThe€quantities€on€the€Schedule€of€Items€are€estimated.€€Payment€will€be€made€at€theÏlevel€of€difficulty€identified€on€the€Schedule€of€Items€at€the€unit€price€bid€on€a€perÏlinear€foot€basis€for€the€actual€number€of€linear€feet€of€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€constructed,Ïmaintained€and€accepted.€If€requested€by€the€Contractor,€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€construction€whichÏprecedes€the€holding/mop„up€phases€by€more€than€10€calendar€days€will€be€paid€forÏseparately.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌE.3.2.4à 4 àòòRequested€Holding€and€Mop„up€„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€RóóÐ ¨ø ÐÌà0 4 àThe€quantities€on€the€Schedule€of€Items€are€estimated.€€Payment€will€be€made€at€theÏlevel€of€difficulty€identified€on€the€Schedule€of€Items€at€the€unit€price€bid€on€a€perÏchain€basis€for€the€actual€number€of€chains€of€unit€perimeter€held,€mopped€up,Ïpatrolled€and€accepted.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌE.3.2.5à 4 àòòSnag€Felling€„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€P1,€and€Tractor€Operations€„Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€Q1óóÐ #l! ÐÌà0 4 àThe€quantities€on€the€Schedule€of€Items€are€estimated.€€Payment€will€be€made€at€theÏunit€price€bid€on€an€hourly€basis€for€the€actual€number€of€hours€of€services€orderedÏand€provided.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌE.3.2.6à 4 àòòLowboy€Transport€„Subitem€Q2óóÐ ¤(ô#' ÐÌà0 4 àThe€quantities€on€the€Schedule€of€Items€are€estimated.€€Payment€will€be€made€at€theÏunit€price€bid€on€an€individual€move€basis€for€the€actual€number€of€moves€orderedÏand€provided.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÐ @-(, ÐE.3.2.7à 4 àAdditional€PaymentÐ ° ÐÌà 4 àa.€Ô_ÔPostburnÔ_ÔÌÌà0 4 àà0` 4(#4(#àNo€additional€payment€will€be€made€for€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€construction,€holding,€or€mop„upÏon€Ô_ÔslopoversÔ_Ô€or€spot€fires€when€no€declaration€of€Ô_ÔwildlandÔ_Ô€fire€is€made.€ÏFurthermore,€no€additional€payment€will€be€made€for€Ô_ÔslopoversÔ_Ô,€spot€fires,€orÏescapes€that€occur€when€failure€to€follow€the€prescribed€fire€plan€caused€orÏcontributed€to€the€Ô_ÔslopoverÔ_Ô,€spot€fire,€or€escape.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àb.€Ô_ÔWildlandÔ_Ô€Fire€Suppression€When€Prescribed€Fire€Plan€Was€FollowedÐ 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àà0` 4(#4(#à1)€The€Contractor's€crew€will€be€paid€for€escaped€fire€suppression€at€the€wageÏrates€shown€in€the€current€edition€of€the€U.S.€Department€of€Agriculture€Pay€PlanÏfor€Emergency€Firefighters,€Western€Area.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àà0` 4(#4(#à2)€The€Contractor€will€be€paid€for€equipment€used€at€the€rates€specified€inÏOregon/Washington€Fire€Fighting€Equipment€Rental€Rates€agreed€upon€byÏvarious€Federal€Agencies.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àà0` 4(#4(#à3)€A€copy€of€the€above€rates€will€be€furnished€upon€request€at€the€Ô_ÔLakeviewÔ_Ô€FireÏOffice.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌE.3.2.8à0 4 àòòTimekeeping€and€Payment€„€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€SÐä44(#4(# ÐóóÌE.3.2.8.1òòà0 4 àóóCrew€Strength€Verificationм 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àContractor€and€Government€shall€agree€daily€on€actual€crew€strength,€names€of€crewÏmembers€assigned€and€time€on€shift.€€Government€will€supply€a€time€recorder€toÏmonitor€the€actual€number€of€team€hours€of€service€provided€by€Contractor,€asÏdocumented€on€daily€use€records.€When€agreed€upon,€Contractor€and€GovernmentÏshall€each€sign€the€Daily€Time€Report.€€A€Government€representative€will€provideÏevaluations€of€Contractor€performance€to€the€Government€timekeeper€for€inclusionÏwith€daily€shift€records€and€other€data.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌE.3.2.8.2à0 4 àPaymentÐô$D #4(#4(# ÐÌòòóóà0 4 àPayment€will€be€made€at€the€rate€specified€in€the€ScheduleÔ‡X‡LXXXüHÔ.€€No€payment€will€be€madeÐ Ì&"% Ðfor€lunch€breaks.€€When€working€under€a€task€order€for€preparedness,€payment€will€beÏreduced€for€each€non„working€crew€member€as€follows:Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà 4 àa.à0 ` àFive„person€crew€„€1/5th€for€each€non„working€crew€member.òòÐ|*Ì%)` (#` (# Ðóóà0 4 àb.à0` 4(#4(#àTen„person€crew€„€1/10th€for€each€non„working€crew€member.òòÐh+¸&*` (#` (# Ðóóà0 4 àc.à0` 4(#4(#àÔ_ÔTwenty„personÔ_Ô€crew€„€1/20th€for€each€non„working€crew€member.ÐT,¤'+` (#` (# ÐÔ#†XüHXXX‡L×À#ÔÐ  @-(, ÐSECTION€F€„€DELIVERIES€OR€PERFORMANCEÌÌF.1.0à0 4 àThe€Contractor€shall€begin€work€from€the€effective€date€of€the€Notice€to€Proceed€andÐ ˆØ Ðshall€continue€performance€of€the€work€under€the€contract€without€delay€orÏinterruption€except€for€causes€beyond€his€control€as€defined€in€the€contract,€or€by€theÏreceipt€of€a€"Suspend€Work€Order"€issued€by€the€Government.€€Failure€to€prosecuteÏthe€work€during€prescribed€burning€conditions€will€be€a€basis€for€terminating€theÏContractor's€right€to€proceed€in€accordance€with€the€Default€clause€of€the€contract.€ÏHowever,€when€contractor€crews€and€equipment€are€dispatched€to€a€wildland€fire€orÏother€emergencies€through€interagency€dispatch€procedures,€contract€time€will€beÏsuspended€for€the€duration€of€the€emergency.€Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌF.2.0à0 4 àFireline€construction€shall€be€completed€within€90€calendar€days€from€effective€dateÐ À  Ðof€the€Notice€to€Proceed€for€each€task€order.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌF.3.0à0 4 àAll€slashing€shall€be€completed€within€90€calendar€days€from€the€effective€date€of€theÐ „Ô  ÐNotice€to€Proceed€for€each€task€order.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌF.4.0à0 4 àTask€orders€may€be€placed€throughout€the€contract€by€the€CO€at€the€prices€listed€onÐ H˜ Ðthe€Schedule€of€Items.€€COs€for€agencies€identified€in€Paragraph€C.1.5€may€also€placeÏorders.€The€CO€will€consider€contractor€proximity€to€project,€contractor€status€as€aÏsmall€business,€contractorððs€plan€for€providing€employment€and€training€opportunitiesÏto€people€in€local€rural€communities,€past€performance€and€price,€on€this€and€previousÏcontracts€in€determining€placement€of€task€orders.€€When€past€performance€historiesÏof€awarded€contractor€are€considered€relatively€close,€price€will€be€a€major€selectionÏfactor.€€The€level€of€difficulty€for€each€subitem€of€work€ordered€will€be€determined€byÏthe€COR€in€accordance€with€the€definitions€in€Section€C.€€Performance€time€for€eachÏtask€order€will€be€365€calendar€days€from€the€date€of€the€order€provided€that€the€unitsÏcome€into€prescription,€smoke€management€clearance€is€granted,€and€a€decision€isÏmade€by€the€Government€to€allow€burning.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÐ  X ¨ ÐSECTION€G€-€CONTRACT€ADMINISTRATION€DATA€ÌÌG.1.0à0 4 àCONTRACTING€OFFICER'S€REPRESENTATIVE€DEFINITIONЈØ4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àThe€"Contracting€Officer's€Representative€(COR)"€is€the€on„the„ground€administratorÏfor€the€Contracting€Officer.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌG.2.0à0 4 àTASK€ORDER€MANAGERÐ$ t4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 à"Task€Order€Manager€(TOM)"€means€the€person€designated€by€the€CO€to€perform,€asÏneeded,€on„the„job€Government€inspection€of€work€accomplished€by€the€Contractor.€ÏThe€TOM€also€completes€the€Contractor€Performance€Profile€in€Section€J€after€eachÏtask€order,€forwards€it€to€the€Contractor€for€Contractor€Review,€and€provides€it€to€theÏTask€Order€CO€after€receipt€from€the€Contractor.€€Task€Order€CO€then€forwards€aÏcopy€on€to€the€Awarding€CO.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌG.3.0€€à0 4 àRESPONSIBILITIES€OF€THE€CONTRACTING€OFFICER'S€REPRESENTATIVEÐ pÀ ÐAND€TASK€ORDER€MANAGERÐ 4(#4(# ÐÌG.3.1à0 4 àThe€COR's€authorities€and€responsibilities€are€defined€in€the€COR's€DesignationÐ 4„ ÐLetter.€€The€COR€is€authorized€to€clarify€technical€requirements,€and€to€review€andÏapprove€work€which€is€clearly€within€the€scope€of€work.€€He€is€NOT€authorized€toÏissue€changes€pursuant€to€the€changes€clause€or€to€in€any€other€way€modify€the€scopeÏof€work.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌG.3.2à0 4 àThe€Task€Order€Manager€is€responsible€for€checking€the€Contractor's€compliance€withÐ ¼  Ðthe€technical€specifications,€drawings,€work€schedule,€and€labor€provisions€at€the€siteÏof€the€work.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌG.4.0€€à0 4 àNOTICE€TO€PROCEEDÐl¼4(#4(# ÐÌG.4.1€à0 4 àAfter€award€of€contract,€the€COR€will€issue€to€the€Contractor€a€written€notice€toÐ D!” Ðproceed.€€Issuance€of€the€notice€may€be€delayed€for€a€reasonable€time,€at€theÏdiscretion€of€the€Government,€if€adverse€soil,€vegetative,€or€climatological€conditionsÏexist.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌG.4.2à0 4 àThe€Contractor€shall€perform€no€preliminary€work€prior€to€receipt€of€the€writtenÐ à%0!$ Ðnotice€to€proceed.€€Contract€time€starts€on€the€effective€date€of€the€notice€to€proceed.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌG.5.0à0 4 àELECTRONIC€FUNDS€TRANSFER€PAYMENTSФ(ô#'4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àPayment€under€this€contract€will€be€made€by€the€Government€by€electronic€fundsÏtransfer€(through€the€Treasury€Fedline€Payment€System€(FEDLINE)€or€the€AutomatedÏClearing€House€(ACH)).Ð 4(#4(# ÐÐ @-(, Ðà0 4 àAfter€award,€but€no€later€than€14€days€before€an€invoice€or€contract€financing€requestÏis€submitted,€the€Contractor€shall€designate€a€financial€institution€for€receipt€ofÏelectronic€funds€transfer€payments€(SF„3881),€and€shall€submit€this€designation€to€theÏfollowing€Ô_Ôaddress:[3ño ñ2ño ññp ñ4ñp ñ]Ô_ÔÐ 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àà0` 4(#4(#àà0Œ ` (#` (#àò òBureau€of€Land€ManagementÐL œŒ (#Œ (# Ðà 4 àà ` àà Œ àFederal€Business€CenterÌà 4 àà ` àà Œ àBuilding€50,€BC„630Ìà 4 àà ` àà Œ àP.O.€Box€25047Ìà 4 àà ` àà Œ àDenver,€CO€€80225„0047ó óÐ ü L  ÐÌà0 4 àIf€a€designation€has€been€submitted€to€the€agency€under€a€previous€contract€it€is€notÏnecessary€to€complete€another€SF„3881€unless€you€are€changing€your€designation€ofÏfinancial€institution.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÐ  ˜è  ÐSECTION€H€-€SPECIAL€CONTRACT€REQUIREMENTS€Ì€ÌH.1.0à0 4 àWORK€HOURSЈØ4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àWork€hours€under€this€contract€shall€be€limited€to€the€time€between€one„half€hourÏbefore€sunrise€to€one„half€hour€after€sunset€each€day.€€No€work€will€be€done€onÏSunday€unless€mutually€agreed€upon.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌH.2.0à0 4 àPROSECUTION€OF€THE€WORKÐ `4(#4(# ÐÌH.2.1à0 4 àThe€capacity€of€the€Contractor's€plant,€method€of€operation,€and€forces€employedÐ è 8  Ðshall,€at€all€times€during€the€continuance€of€the€contract,€be€subject€to€the€approval€ofÏthe€Contracting€Officer€and€shall€be€such€as€to€assure€the€completion€of€the€workÏwithin€the€specified€period€of€time.€€To€the€extent€stated€in€the€specifications,€theÏContracting€Officer€shall€have€the€right€to€select€the€sequence€in€which€the€individualÏwork€will€be€completed.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌH.2.2à0 4 àIf€work€is€seriously€or€chronically€deficient,€the€Contractor's€right€to€proceed€may€beÐ \¬ Ðsuspended€until€the€performance€problems€can€be€resolved€and€work€may€resume.€ÏThe€contract€time€will€continue€to€run€during€any€such€period€of€suspension.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌH.3.0à0 4 àENVIRONMENTAL€INTERRUPTION€OF€WORKÐ \4(#4(# ÐÌH.3.1à0 4 àEnvironmental€„€The€Contracting€Officer,€by€issuance€of€a€suspend€work€order,€mayÐ ä4 Ðdirect€the€Contractor€to€shut€down€any€work€that€may€be€subject€to€damage€due€toÏweather€conditions€or€fire€danger.€€The€Contractor€will€be€given€a€resume€work€orderÏwhich€will€document€the€date€the€work€suspension€ends.€€An€allowance€òòhas€beenÐ ¨ø Ðincludedóó€in€the€contract€time€for€short€term€environmental€delays€up€to€one€day€at€aÐ ”ä Ðtime.€€The€count€of€contract€time€will€therefore€continue€during€work€interruptions€ofÏone€day€or€less,€but€the€count€of€contract€time€will€stop€during€work€interruptions€inÏexcess€of€one€day€at€a€time.€€All€periods€of€interruptions€directed€by€the€GovernmentÏwill€be€documented.€€The€Contractor€will€not€be€entitled€to€additional€monetaryÏcompensation€for€such€suspensions€regardless€of€duration.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌH.3.2à0 4 àEndangered€Species€„€The€Government€may€direct€the€Contractor€to€discontinue€allÐ $X" Ðoperations€in€the€event€that€listed€or€proposed€threatened€or€endangered€plants€orÏanimals€protected€under€the€Endangered€Species€Act€of€1973,€as€amended,€or€FederalÏcandidate€(Category€1€and€2),€sensitive€or€state€listed€species,€identified€under€Ô_Ô[3ñq ñ3ñq ññr ñ5ñr ñ]Ô_ÔÏò òBLM€Manual€6840ó ó,€are€discovered€to€be€present€in€or€adjacent€to€the€project€area.€Ð ¸'#& ÐActions€taken€under€this€paragraph€shall€be€subject€to€the€Suspension€of€Work€clauseÏin€Section€I,€FAR€52.242„14.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌÌÌÐ D-”(, ÐH.4.0à0 4 àPRESERVATION€OF€HISTORICAL€AND€ARCHEOLOGICAL€RESOURCESа4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àIf,€in€connection€with€operations€under€this€contract,€the€Contractor,€subcontractors,Ïor€the€employees€of€any€of€them,€discovers,€encounters€or€becomes€aware€of€anyÏobjects€or€sites€of€cultural€value€on€the€project€area,€such€as€historical€or€prehistoricalÏruins,€graves€or€grave€markers,€fossils,€or€artifacts,€the€Contractor€shall€immediatelyÏsuspend€all€operations€in€the€vicinity€of€the€cultural€value€and€shall€notify€the€COR€inÏwriting€of€the€findings.€€No€objects€of€cultural€resource€value€may€be€removed.€ÏOperations€may€resume€at€the€discovery€site€upon€receipt€of€written€instructions.€ÏActions€taken€under€this€paragraph€shall€be€subject€to€the€Suspension€of€Work€clauseÏin€Section€I,€FAR€52.242„14.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌH.5.0à0 4 àSUBCONTRACTSÐÀ 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àIf€the€contractor€desires€to€subcontract€any€work€under€the€contract,€it€shall€obtain€theÏContracting€Officer's€written€consent.€€The€request€to€subcontract€shall€contain€theÏfollowing€information:Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà 4 à(a)à0 ` àName€of€subcontractorÐH˜` (#` (# ÐÌà 4 à(b)à0 ` àDescription€and€amount€of€supplies€or€services€to€be€subcontracted.€€TheÐ  p ÐContractor€shall€insert€in€any€subcontracts€all€applicable€clauses€contained€in€theÏcontract.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌH.6.0€€à0 4 àRESTORATION€OF€RESOURCESÐÐ 4(#4(# ÐÌH.6.1à0 4 àCleanup€„€The€Contractor€is€responsible€for€cleaning€up€all€camp€and€Ô_ÔworksitesÔ_Ô€beforeÐ ¨ø Ðleaving€the€area.€€Final€payment€may€be€withheld€until€the€Contractor€has€compliedÏwith€this€requirement.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌH.6.2à0 4 àAccess€Roads€„€Public€or€private€access€roads€damaged€by€the€Contractor€shall€beÐ X ¨ Ðrestored,€at€his€expense,€to€the€same€condition€they€were€in€at€the€commencement€ofÏwork.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌH.7.0à0 4 àFIRE€DANGER€SEASONÐ$X"4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àIf€the€COR€allows€the€Contractor€to€continue€work€during€periods€of€Closed€FireÏSeason,€the€Contractor€shall€comply€with€all€applicable€State€laws€relating€to€fireÏprevention€and€with€all€special€conditions€of€work€as€directed€by€the€COR.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌH.8.0€à0 4 àUNDOCUMENTED€WORKERSÐ)à$(4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àThis€contract€involves€the€employment€of€unskilled€labor€working€under€arduous€fieldÏconditions.€€Such€employment€may€be€attractive€to€persons€coming€from€foreignÏcountries,€sometimes€illegally.€€Bidders€are€reminded€that€it€is€a€crime€to€bring€intoÐ @-(, Ðthe€United€States,€transport€within€the€United€States,€and€to€harbor€aliens€who€do€notÏhave€a€proper€visa€for€entry€and€working€in€this€country€(8€U.S.C.€ðð€1323„1325).€€IfÏviolations€are€suspected€by€the€COR€during€the€performance€of€work€on€this€(these)Ïproject(s)€they€will€be€reported€to€the€U.S.€Immigration€and€Naturalization€Service€forÏinvestigation€and€appropriate€action.€€Conviction€of€the€Contractor€for€commission€ofÏa€criminal€offense€referred€to€herein€will€be€deemed€sufficient€cause€for€default€andÏthe€initiation€of€debarment€or€suspension€proceedings€to€prevent€the€Contractor€fromÏreceiving€future€Government€contracts.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌH.9.0à0 4 àMIGRANT€SEASONAL€AGRICULTURAL€WORKERS€PROTECTION€ACTÐ ü L  ÐREGISTRATIONÐ 4(#4(# ÐÌH.9.1à0 4 àAs€set€forth€in€Title€29,€Part€500€of€the€Code€of€Federal€Regulations,€Migrant€andÐ À  ÐSeasonal€Agricultural€Worker€Protection,€the€Contractor€shall€maintain€all€necessaryÏU.S.€Department€of€Labor€registrations€during€the€performance€period€of€this€contract.€ÏFailure€to€maintain€a€valid€registration€is€grounds€for€termination€of€this€contract.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌH.9.2à0 4 àIn€compliance€with€the€Migrant€and€Seasonal€Agricultural€Worker€Protection€Act,€theÐ \¬ ÐContractor€shall€provide€the€following€to€meet€minimum€safety€and€health€standardsÏfor€housing€employees€when€camping€on€Federal€lands:Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àa.à0` 4(#4(#àA€shelter€to€provide€protection€from€the€elements.€€Where€heat€adequate€forÐ  \ Ðweather€conditions€is€not€provided,€other€arrangements€should€be€made€to€protectÏthe€workers€from€the€cold.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àb.à0` 4(#4(#àSanitary€facilities€for€storing€food.€€Ice€chests€or€coolers,€with€ice€supply€madeÐ ¼  Ðfrom€potable€water€replenished€as€necessary,€to€meet€the€requirement€for€storageÏof€perishable€food€items.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àc.à0` 4(#4(#àAn€adequate€and€convenient€potable€water€supply,€approved€by€the€appropriateÐ l¼ Ðhealth€authority,€in€each€camp€for€drinking€and€cooking€purposes.€As€anÏalternative,€commercial€bottled€water€may€be€used.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àd.à0` 4(#4(#àToilet€and€hand€washing€facilities€adequate€for€the€capacity€of€the€camp,€at€notÐ #l! Ðless€than€a€1:15€ratio,€supplied€with€adequate€toilet€paper.€€Such€facilities€shall€beÏmaintained€in€a€sanitary€condition.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àe.à0` 4(#4(#àFly„tight,€rodent„tight,€impervious,€cleanable€or€single€service€containers€to€beÐ Ì&"% Ðused€for€the€storage€of€garbage.€€Such€containers€shall€be€kept€clean€and€emptiedÏwhen€full.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àf.à0` 4(#4(#àBasic€first€aid€supplies€under€the€charge€of€a€person€trained€to€administer€first€aid.Ð|*Ì%)` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àg.à0` 4(#4(#àA€laundry€tray€or€tub€for€every€30€workers,€or€transportation,€at€least€weekly,€to€aÐ T,¤'+ Ðcommercial€Ô_ÔlaundromatÔ_Ô€for€all€workers.Ð@-(,` (#` (# ЇH.10.0€à0 4 à[3ñs ñ4ñs ññt ñ6ñt ñ]€ò òOREGON€FARM/FOREST€LABOR€CONTRACTOR'S€LICENSEó óа4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àIf€the€State€of€Oregon€requires€an€Oregon€Farm/Forest€Labor€Contractor's€License,Ïthen€the€contractor€awarded€this€contract€and€all€first„tier€subcontractors€shall€beÏrequired€to€obtain€and€maintain,€during€the€term€of€this€contract,€such€a€license.€ÏContractors€not€having€a€current€license€will€be€required€to€furnish€evidence€of€havingÏobtained€such€license€within€ten€(10)€days€after€receipt€of€written€notification€ofÏcontract€award.€€Failure€to€obtain,€keep€and€maintain€a€current€license€during€the€termÏof€this€contract€or€the€extension€thereof€shall€be€a€basis€for€termination€for€default.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àInformation€on€obtaining€this€license€may€be€obtained€from:Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà 4 àBureau€of€Labor€and€Industriesà À àà p àContact:€€Licensing€UnitÐ Ä  Ðà 4 àWage€and€Hour€Divisionà À àà p àTelephone:€€(503)€731„4074Ð °  Ðà 4 à800€NE€Oregon,€#32,€Suite€1160Ìà 4 àPortland,€Oregon€97232ÌÌH.11.0à 4 àIMPROPER€DISPOSAL€OF€GOVERNMENT„FURNISHED€MATERIALÐ `° ÐÌH.11.1à0 4 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ÐÌÌ52.216„18€€ORDERING€€(OCT€1995)ÌÌà0 4 à(a)€€Any€supplies€and€services€to€be€furnished€under€this€contract€shall€be€ordered€byÏissuance€of€delivery€orders€or€task€orders€by€the€individuals€or€activities€designated€inÏthe€Schedule.€€Such€orders€may€be€issued€from€date€of€award€through€[39]€ò òSeptemberÐ  p Ð30,€2003.ó óÐ`4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 à(b)€€All€delivery€orders€or€task€orders€are€subject€to€the€terms€and€conditions€of€thisÏcontract.€€In€the€event€of€conflict€between€a€delivery€order€or€task€order€and€thisÏcontract,€the€contract€shall€control.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 à(c)€€If€mailed,€a€delivery€order€or€task€order€is€considered€"issued"€when€theÏGovernment€deposits€the€order€in€the€mail.€€Orders€may€be€issued€orally,€by€facsimile,Ïor€by€electronic€commerce€methods€only€if€authorized€in€the€Schedule.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌ52.216„19€ORDER€LIMITATIONS€€(OCT€1995)ÌÌà0 4 à(a)€€Minimum€order.€€When€the€Government€requires€supplies€or€services€covered€byÏthis€contract€in€an€amount€of€less€than€Ô_Ô[40]Ô_Ô€$€15,000.00,€the€Government€is€notÏobligated€to€purchase,€nor€is€the€Contractor€obligated€to€furnish,€those€supplies€orÏservices€under€the€contract.€€Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 à(b)€€Maximum€order.€€The€Contractor€is€not€obligated€to€honor„Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àà0` 4(#4(#à(1)€€Any€order€for€single€item€in€excess€of€$€(See€Schedule);Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àà0` 4(#4(#à(2)€€Any€order€for€a€combination€of€items€in€excess€of€$€(See€Schedule);Ð ` (#` (# Ðâ âÐ X,¨'+ Ðà0 4 àà0` 4(#4(#à(3)€€A€series€of€orders€from€the€same€ordering€office€within€30€days€that€togetherÏâ âcall€for€quantities€exceeding€the€limitation€in€subparagraph€(1)€or€(2)€aboveÏ(N/Að!ðsee€Schedule).€Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 à(c)€€If€this€is€a€requirements€contract€(i.e.,€includes€the€Requirements€clause€atÏsubsection€52.216„21€of€the€Federal€Acquisition€Regulation€(FAR)),€the€GovernmentÏis€not€required€to€order€a€part€of€any€one€requirement€from€the€Contractor€if€thatÏrequirement€exceeds€the€maximum„order€limitations€in€paragraph€(b)€above.€Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 à(d)€€Notwithstanding€paragraphs€(b)€and€(c)€above,€the€Contractor€shall€honor€anyÏorder€exceeding€the€maximum€order€limitations€in€paragraph€(b)€unless€that€order€(orÏorders)€is€returned€to€the€ordering€office€within€seven€(7)€days€after€issuance,€withÏwritten€notice€stating€the€Contractor's€intent€not€to€ship€the€item€(or€items)€called€forÏand€the€reasons.€€Upon€receiving€this€notice,€the€Government€may€acquire€theÏsupplies€or€services€from€another€source.€Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌ52.222-42à 4 àSTATEMENT€OF€EQUIVALENT€RATES€FORà  à(MAY€1989)Ð pÀ Ðà 4 àFEDERAL€HIRES̀̀€€In€compliance€with€the€Service€Contract€Act€of€1965,€as€amended,€and€the€regulations€of€theÏSecretary€of€Labor€(29€Ô_ÔCFRÔ_Ô€Part€4),€this€clause€identifies€the€classes€of€service€employeesÏexpected€to€be€employed€under€the€contract€and€states€the€wages€and€fringe€benefits€payable€toÏeach€if€they€were€employed€by€the€contracting€agency€subject€to€the€provisions€of€5€U.S.C.€5341Ïor€5332.ÌÌ€€€This€Statement€is€for€Information€Only:€€It€is€Not€a€Wage€DeterminationÌÌà 4 àEmployee€classà  àà À àMonetary€wage-Fringe€benefitsÐ ”ä ЀÌà 4 àñ} ñ[ñ} ññ~ ñ(ñ~ ñSee€Section€Jñ ñ]ñ ññ€ ñ)ñ€ ñà  àà À àñ ñ[ñ ññ‚ ñ(ñ‚ ñSee€Section€Jñƒ ñ]ñƒ ññ„ ñ)ñ„ ñÐ l¼ ÐÌ52.252-2à 4 àCLAUSES€INCORPORATED€BY€REFERENCEà  à(FEB€1998)Ð D!” ÐÌ€€€This€contract€incorporates€one€or€more€clauses€by€reference,€with€the€same€force€and€effect€asÏif€they€were€given€in€full€text.€€Upon€request,€the€Contracting€Officer€will€make€their€full€textÏavailable.€€Also,€the€full€text€of€a€clause€may€be€accessed€electronically€at€this€address:Ïwww.arnet.gov/farÌÌ1452.228-70€LIABILITY€INSURANCE€„„€DEPARTMENT€OF€INTERIOR€(Ô_ÔJULÔ_Ô€1996)€Ô_Ô[3ñ… ñ6ñ… ññ† ñ8ñ† ñ]Ô_Ồ̀€€(a)€The€contractor€shall€procure€and€maintain€during€the€term€of€this€contract€and€any€extensionÏthereof€liability€insurance€in€form€satisfactory€to€the€Contracting€Officer€by€an€insuranceÏcompany€which€is€acceptable€to€the€Contracting€Officer.€€The€named€insured€parties€under€theÏpolicy€shall€be€the€Contractor€and€the€United€States€of€America.€€The€amounts€of€the€insuranceÏshall€be€not€less€than€as€follows:Ð @-(, Їà 4 àò ò$300,000€each€personÐ ° Ðà 4 à$300,000€each€occurrenceÌà 4 à$300,000€property€damageó óÐ ˆØ 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„„;ÐW/GAS€&€OILÏFOR€FIRSTÏSHIFT€WORKÐ ;€ ,!¸)  „„;ÐÐ [€ L!à0 *   ð?01„„‰ð?‰[Ð01Ð {€ lAà0 +"  ð?01 ð?   @02„„‰@‰{Ð02Ð _€ LAà0 ,"  @02 @  „„_Ð03Ð K€ :'à0 -"   ‚ ‚ƒ ƒ„„KÐ10„PERSONÏBELT€1òòstóó€AIDÐ œì/ ÐKITÐ =€ ,!ˆØ0  „„=ÐÐ =€ ,!°1  „„=ÐÐ ]€ L!°2   ð?01„„‰ð?‰]Ð01Ð }€ lA°3"  ð?01 ð?   ð?01„„‰ð?‰}Ð01Ð € lA°4"  ð?01 ð?   @02„„‰@‰ÐÔ_Ô02Ô_ÔÐWMK°5"  @02  @  WÐÔ#†XüHXXX‡LÙÕ#ÔÌÓ  Óà0  àFor€each€20„person€crew,€CONTRACTOR€shall€have€as€a€minimum,€three€(3)Ïprogrammable€hand€held€radios€with€one€programming€cable€per€crew€to€facilitate€in€theÏcommunications€between€overhead€personnel€and€crew.€€Radio€must€be€Bendix€King€orÏÔ_ÔKenwoodÔ_Ô€capable€of€communicating€within€a€frequency€range€from€150€MHZ€to€174ÏMHZ€on€established€federal€and€State€frequencies.Ð (#(# ÐÌà0  àFor€each€10„person€crew,€CONTRACTOR€shall€have€as€a€minimum,€two€(2)Ïprogrammable€hand€held€radios€with€one€programming€cable€per€crew€to€facilitate€in€theÏcommunications€between€overhead€personnel€and€crew.€€Radio€must€be€Bendix€King€orÏÔ_ÔKenwoodÔ_Ô€capable€of€communicating€within€a€frequency€range€from€150€MHZ€to€174ÏMHZ€on€established€federal€and€State€frequencies.Ð (#(# Ðà  àÌà0  àFor€each€5„person€crew,€CONTRACTOR€shall€have€as€a€minimum,€one€(1)Ïprogrammable€hand€held€radio€with€one€programming€cable€per€crew€to€facilitate€in€theÏcommunications€between€overhead€personnel€and€crew.€€Radio€must€be€Bendix€King€orÏÔ_ÔKenwoodÔ_Ô€capable€of€communicating€within€a€frequency€range€from€150€MHZ€to€174ÏMHZ€on€established€federal€and€State€frequencies.Ð (#(# ÐÌà0  àCONTRACTOR€shall€comply€with€all€National€Telecommunications€and€InformationÏAdministration€(Ô_ÔNTIAÔ_Ô)€rules€and€regulations€on€all€Federal€Agency€work€projects€andÏincidents€and€with€all€Federal€Communications€Commission€(FCC)€rules€and€regulationsÏon€State€Agency€incidents.Ð (#(# ÐÐ  ´,(L ÐòòÓ  ÓREQUIRED€TRAINING€AND€EXPERIENCEóóÐ ° ÐÓmíÓÌà0  àòòPersonnel€Qualificationsóó€€ÐˆØ(#(# ÐÌà0  àThe€following€qualifications€will€be€used€as€a€minimum€€requirement€for€all€contract€crewÏpersonnel.€€For€purpose€of€this€contract€three€positions€are€recognized:€€€Single€ResourceÏCrew€Boss€(Ô_ÔCRWBÔ_Ô),€Firefighter€Type€1€(FFT‚1),€and€Firefighter€Type€2€(Ô_ÔFFTÔ_Ô-2)€(seeÏòòóóExhibit€I,€ò òNorthwest€Interagency€Crew€Agreementó óòò)óó.€Advanced€Firefighter/Squad€BossÐ $ t Ð(FFT1)€is€included€in€Exhibit€I€because€it€is€required€in€the€progression€of€qualificationsÏfrom€FFT2€to€Ô_ÔCRWBÔ_Ô.Ð (#(# ÐÌà  àòòTraining€and€ExperienceóóÐ Ø(  ÐÓB.°°½` " hÀpÈ xÐ (#°°XBÓà ½ àà ` àà " àÌà , àà0 ° àà0½°(#°(#àa.€€Contractor's€employees€shall€have€met€the€training€and€experience€requirements€as€Ïshown€in€Exhibit€I€€for€the€position€they€are€performing€when€assigned.Ð ½(#½(# ÐÌà0 ½ àb.€€The€Government€€reserves€the€right€to€reject€any€personnel€who€are€not€in€fullÏcompliance€with€these€specifications€including€Exhibit€I.€€Further,€if€any€member€of€theÏcontract€crew€does€not€demonstrate€an€ability€to€perform€the€tasks€as€listed€in€the€PositionÏTask€Book€(Ô_ÔPTBÔ_Ô)€for€their€position€in€Exhibit€I,€that€deficient€performance€may€be€causeÏfor€immediate€release.Ð ½(#½(# ÐÌà0 ½ àc.€€Contract€Single€Resource€Crew€Bosses€(Ô_ÔCRWBÔ_Ô)€and€Firefighter€Type€1€and€2€shallÏmeet€the€training€and€experience€requirements€and€the€performance€tasks€in€PMS€311-13ÏÔ_ÔPTBÔ_Ô€for€Single€Resource€Boss€and€Firefighter€Type€1€and€2.Ð ½(#½(# ÐÌà0 ½ àd.€€In€addition€to€the€training€requirements€for€the€Ô_ÔCRWBÔ_Ô€and€Ô_ÔFFTÔ_Ô-2€positions€listed€inÏExhibit€I,€€Contractor€shall€ensure€that€all€returning€certified€employees€receive€annually,Ïð ðStandards€for€Survival,ðð€and€ð ðYour€Fire€Shelterðð€(1995€Pamphlet€and€Video)€refresherÏcourses.€€Contractor€shall€maintain€records€validating€that€the€employee€has€received€thisÏadditional€training.Ð ½(#½(# ÐÌà0 ½ àe.€€Contractor€shall€ensure€that€all€training€received€by€their€employees€meets€the€courseÏcontent€and€instructor€standards€listed€in€PMS€907.€€The€training€shall€have€beenÏaccomplished€by€an€instructor€who€has€been€designated€or€approved€by€a€recognizedÏnational€or€local€Contractor€association€or€Government€approved€educational€institution.ÏThese€associations€or€educational€institutions€must€have€a€current€Memorandum€ofÏUnderstanding€with€the€Pacific€Northwest€Wildfire€Coordination€Group€(Ô_ÔPNWCGÔ_Ô))€thatÏthey€will€meet€the€course€content€and€instructor€standards€listed€in€PMS907.Ð ½(#½(# ÐÌà0 ½ àf.€€Contractor€employees€who,€as€of€12/31/95,€completed€the€required€training€specified€inÏExhibit€I€for€one€or€more€of€the€positions€listed€for€this€contract,€and€have€documentationÏto€validate€such€training;€and€meet€the€experience€requirements€specified€in€Exhibit€I,€andÏhave€€documentation€to€validate€such€experience€for€the€position(s),€can€be€consideredÏqualified.€€Contractor€shall€maintain€a€complete€set€of€the€records€that€validate€theÐ D-”(, Ðemployee€completed€all€of€the€Exhibit€I€required€training€as€of€12/31/95,€and€records€thatÏvalidate€they€meet€the€experience€requirements€listed€in€Exhibit€I.Ð ½(#½(# ÐÌà0 ½ àg.€€A€valid€and€current€Ô_ÔWildlandÔ_Ô€Fire€Qualification€System€certification€record€(Red€CardÏor€similar€official€agency€document)€for€the€positions€listed€for€this€contract€from€Ô_ÔNWCGÔ_ÔÏmember€agencies€in€the€western€States€(Oregon,€Washington,€California,€Idaho,€Nevada,ÏAlaska,€Arizona,€Utah,€and€Montana)€will€be€acceptable€support€documentation€that€anÏindividual€has€met€the€training€and€experience€requirements€for€this€contract.Ð ½(#½(# ÐÌà0 ½ àh.€€Contractor€shall€maintain€in€their€records,€on€employees€who€possess€such€a€currentÏcertification€record,€either€a€letter€on€official€letterhead€paper€from€the€issuing€agency€thatÏstates€the€certification€record€was€valid€or€copies€of€the€individualððs€training€andÏexperience€records€that€validate€the€certification€record.€€An€example€of€employee€recordÏformat€is€contained€in€Exhibit€K,€ò òNorthwest€Interagency€Crew€Agreementó 󀄀ð ðSuggestedÐ ¬ü  ÐCrew€Training€Record€Format.ððÐ ½(#½(# ÐÌà0 ½ àÔ_ÔiÔ_Ô.€€Contractor€shall€be€responsible€for€employee€training€and€experience€records€in€such€aÏmanner€that€they€can€be€easily€obtained€and€available€for€inspection€at€any€time€during€theÏcontract€period.Ð ½(#½(# ÐÌà0 ½ àj.€€Contractor€may€use€Government€incidents,€for€which€they€are€requested€and€assigned,Ïto€qualify€and€certify€employees€for€FFT1€and€Ô_ÔCRWBÔ_Ô€positions.€€Only€one€training€ORÏevaluation€assignment€will€be€permitted€per€crew€on€each€incident.€€The€coach/evaluatorÏmust,€as€a€minimum,€be€certified€in€the€position€they€are€coaching€or€evaluating€and€willÏbe€a€paid€member€of€the€contract€crew.€€The€trainee€will€be€in€addition€to€the€contract€crewÏand€paid€by€the€Contractor€ð!ð€they€are€not€charged€to€the€Government.€€(See€Exhibit€J,Ïò òNorthwest€Interagency€Crewó ó€(Ô_ÔPTBÔ_Ô)€for€incident€evaluation€assignment€procedures.)Ьü½(#½(# ÐòòÌà0 ½ àWork€EnvironmentóóЈؽ(#½(# ÐÌà0 ½ àThe€work€is€performed€in€a€forest€and€rangeland€environment€in€steep€terrain€whereÏsurfaces€may€be€extremely€uneven,€rocky,€covered€with€thick€tangled€vegetation,€etc.ÏTemperatures€are€frequently€extreme,€both€from€the€weather€or€from€the€fire.€€Smoke€andÏdust€conditions€are€frequently€severe.€Ð ½(#½(# ÐÌ€€à0 ½ àòòPhysical€DemandsóóÐü$L #½(#½(# Ðà ½ àÌà0 ½ àThe€work€requires€strenuous€physical€exertion€for€extended€periods€including€walking,Ïclimbing,€chopping,€throwing,€lifting,€pulling€and€frequently€carrying€objects€weighingÏfifty€(50)€pounds€or€more.Ð ½(#½(# ÐÌà0 ½ àòòFitness€and€Work€Capacityóóà0h½(#½(#àà0Àh(#h(#àЄ*Ô%)À(#À(# ÐÌà0 ½ àAll€crew€personnel€shall€pass€the€ð ðWork€Capacity€Fitness€Testðð€at€the€arduous€level€(3„¼mile€hike€with€a€45„pound€pack€in€45€minutes€or€less).€Copies€of€the€publication€titledÐ H-˜(, Ðð ðFitness€and€Work€Capacity,ðð€second€edition€Ô_ÔNFESÔ_Ô€1956€April€1997,€and€associatedÏvideos€can€be€purchased€from€the€National€Interagency€Fire€Center,€3833€S.€€DevelopmentÏAvenue,€Boise,€ID€83705.€€If€requested€by€Government,€Contractor€shall€provide€proofÏthat€employee(s)€has/have€met€this€requirement.Ð ½(#½(# ÐÔ‡X‡LXXXüHÔÌà0 ½ àòòIdentification€of€PersonnelóóÐL œ½(#½(# ÐÌà0 ½ àEvery€person€performing€work€under€this€contract€shall€carry€a€picture€identification€cardÏissued€for€the€effective€calendar€year€of€this€contract.€€Information€on€the€card€shallÏinclude€name€of€person€typewritten€or€printed,€photograph€of€the€person,€their€socialÏsecurity€number,€list€of€position(s)€the€person€is€qualified€for,€and€their€required€workÏcapacity€fitness€test€score.€€The€identification€card€must€be€signed€by€the€certifyingÏauthority€that€individual€has€met€all€training€requirements€of€this€contract.Ð À ½(#½(# Ðà@S S (ìàFIRE€SUPPRESSION€REQUIREMENTSˆÌà@+ìàApplicable€to€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€SˆÌÌà0 ½ àòòDispatchÐtĽ(#½(# ÐÌà0 ½ àóóContractorððs€personnel€will€be€dispatched€to€Ô_ÔwildlandÔ_Ô€fires€following€established€agencyÐ L œ Ðdispatch€procedures.€€The€existence€of€a€fire€is€no€guarantee€of€a€fire€assignment.€ÏContractorððs€crew€may€either€be€assigned€to€firefighting€duties€or€held€in€reserve€asÏpreparedness€forces.€Ô#†XüHXXX‡L£ #ÔÔ‡XüHXXXüHÔ€Government€representatives€retain€the€right€to€determine€the€servicesÐ  ` Ðrequired€from€Contractor€within€the€scope€of€this€contract.Ð ½(#½(# Ðà0 ½ àà0` ½(#½(#àÔ#†XüHXXXüH{#ÔÔ‡XüHXXXüHÔÐ ` (#` (# Ðà0 ½ àòòLength€of€Firefighting€AssignmentóóÐÔ$ ½(#½(# ÐÌà0 ½ àWhen€performing€firefighting€duties,€the€length€of€assignment€shall€not€exceed€14€days,Ïexcluding€travel,€unless€an€exception€is€made€by€the€CO.€€Upon€completion€of€the€14„dayÏassignment,€the€Contractor€shall€contact€the€CO€prior€to€any€further€assignment.€€It€is€theÏprimary€responsibility€of€the€Contractor€to€provide€initial€attack€services€for€the€designatedÏduty€station.€€Therefore,€the€Contractor€may€be€required€to€return€to€the€duty€station€andÏnot€be€available€for€further€dispatch.€€Upon€return€to€the€duty€station,€Contractor€shallÏensure€that€crew€members€receive€adequate€rest€and€recuperation€prior€to€resuming€workÏunder€this€contract.Ð ½(#½(# ÐÔ#†XüHXXXüHŠ#ÔÔ‡X‡LXXXüHÔÌòòóóà0 ½ àòòCrew€Transportation€and€TravelóóÐøH½(#½(# ÐÌà0 ½ à1.€€Contractor€shall€provide€dependable€ground€transportation€that€meets€all€State€andÏfederal€laws€relating€to€motor€vehicles€operating€within€the€States€ofò ò€Oregon€andÐ ¼  ÐWashingtonó ó.€The€vehicle(s)€must€be€four„wheel€drive€capable€of€carrying€the€crew€andÐ ¬ü Ðequipment€to€and€from€the€fire€line.€Vehicle(s)€that€become€inoperable€will€be€towed€atÏContractor's€expense.Ð ½(#½(# ÐÌà0 ½ à2.€€The€cost€of€crew€transportation€is€considered€to€be€incidental€to€performing€work€underÏthis€contract€and€is€to€be€included€in€the€bid€price.€€The€Contractor€is€responsible€forÏvehicle€maintenance€including€normal€wear€and€tear.Ð ½(#½(# ÐÔ#†XüHXXX‡Lä#ÔÔ‡XüHXXXüHÔÌà0 ½ à3.€€Government€reserves€the€right€to€conduct€Contractor€worker€transportation€vehicleÏsafety€inspections€upon€Contractor€arrival.€(See€Exhibit€O,€Ô#†XüHXXXüHE#ÔNorthwest€Interagency€CrewÐ ü$L # ÐAgreementÔ‡XüHXXXüHÔ€-€ð ðVehicle€Safety€Inspection€Form.ðð)€€Vehicle(s)€that€are€determined€to€beÐ è%8!$ Ðunsafe€for€operation€may€be€rejected.€€Rejected€vehicle(s)€shall€be€brought€into€complianceÏor€replaced€by€Contractor€within€24€hours.Ð ½(#½(# ÐÌà0 ½ à4.€€ContractorÔ#†XüHXXXüH^#ÔÔ‡XüHXXXüHÔ€vehicles€must€have€external€identification.€The€identification€must€beÐ ˜)è$( Ðlocated€on€front€driver€side€and€passenger€side€doors.€As€a€minimum,€the€identificationÏmust€include€the€ContractorÔ#†XüHXXXüH¾#ÔÔ‡XüHXXXüHÔððs€business€name€as€it€appears€on€the€contract.Ðp+À&*½(#½(# ÐÌÐ H-˜(, ЇÔ#†XüHXXXüHÏ#ÔÔ‡X‡LXXXüHÔà0 ½ àòòGeneral€Requirementsóóа½(#½(# Ðòòóóà0 ½ àÐ ½(#½(# Ðòòóóà0 ½ à1.€€Coordination€„€Ô#†XüHXXX‡Ly#ÔÔ‡XüHXXXüHÔContractorÔ#†XüHXXXüHN#ÔÔ‡X‡LXXXüHÔ€and€Government€shall€each€appoint€a€representative€to€dealÐ ˆØ Ðwith€all€matters€pertaining€to€this€contract,€including€work€assignments,€daily€actual€crewÏstrength,€names€of€crew€members€assigned€and€time€on€shift.Ð ½(#½(# ÐÌà0 ½ à2.€€Work€Schedules€„€When€performing€preparedness€duties,€the€work€shift€will€ordinarilyÏbe€8€hours€per€day,€5€days€per€week.€€The€work€schedule,€including€time€on€and€off€shiftÏand€work€days,€will€be€established€by€the€Government€based€on€fire€danger€and€tasks..Ð ½(#½(# ÐÌòòÔ#†XüHXXX‡Lš#ÔÔ‡XüHXXXüHÔà0 ½ àóó3.€€Accidents€„€Ðè 8 ½(#½(# ÐÌà ½ àà0 ` àa..€Contractor's€insurance€shall€cover€all€employee€accidents€as€specified€by€stateÏlaw.€€The€Government€will€provide€first€aid€to€employees€when€needs€arise€due€toÏwork€under€this€contract.€€In€life€threatening€situations,€first€aid€will€be€given€andÏfurther€medical€aid€will€be€charged€back€to€the€Contractor.€€If€a€crew€person€isÏinjured€while€working€under€this€contract,€the€crew€person€may€be€evacuated€byÏthe€Government€at€Contractor€expense.€€If€a€crew€person€becomes€ill€or€injuredÏwhile€working€under€this€contract€and€requires€transport€to€medical€facility€orÏhospital,€the€costs€will€be€at€the€Contractor's€expense.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà ½ àà0 ` àb.€Contractor€shall€provide€the€Single€Resource€Boss-Crew€with€an€adequateÏsupply€of€appropriate€insurance€forms,€insurance€ID€card(s),€and€other€necessaryÏdocuments.€Such€documents€shall€accompany€crew€member(s)€when€a€medicalÏneed€arises.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 ½ à4.€€Drug/Alcohol€Free€Work€Place€„€Contractor€and€Contractor€employees€are€prohibitedÏfrom€engaging€in€the€unlawful€manufacture,€distribution,€dispensing,€possession€or€use€ofÏcontrolled€substances€and€alcohol€under€applicable€state€and€federal€statutes.€This€contractÏincludes€Federal€Acquisition€Regulation€(FAR)€Clause€52.223-6€(Drug€Free€WorkplaceÏñ’ ñ[ñ’ ññ“ ñ(ñ“ ñJAN€Ô_Ô1997ñ” ñ]ñ” ññ• ñ)ñ• ñ),Ô_Ô€by€reference€with€the€same€full€force€and€effects€as€if€it€was€in€full€text.€Ð ½(#½(# ÐÔ#†XüHXXXüH #ÔÔ‡X‡LXXXüHÔÌà0 ½ àÔ#†XüHXXX‡Lt$#ÔÔ‡!XüHXXXüHÔòòDefinitions€Applicable€to€Preparedness€Activities,€Ô_ÔSubitemÔ_Ô€SóóÔ‡!Â'ÂX!XüHÔÐ0"€ ½(#½(# ÐÌà0 ½ àÔ#†Â'ÂÂ!Â'Ã$#ÔÔ#†XüHXÂÂ'D%#ÔAGENCY€„€Same€as€GOVERNMENTÐÌ#"½(#½(# ÐÌà0 ½ àBRUSHING€„€Removing€live€vegetation€by€slashing€and€pruning€for€the€purposeÏhazardous€fuel€reduction€and€safety.€€Severed€vegetation€may€be€scattered€or€piled.Ð ½(#½(# Ðà0 ½ àÐ ½(#½(# Ðà0 ½ àCERTIFYING€AUTHORITY€„€CONTRACTOR€who€is€responsible€for€all€training,€safetyÏand€employer€requirements€for€crew€members.Ð ½(#½(# ÐÌà0 ½ àCONTAINMENT€„€Completion€of€a€Ô_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€around€a€Ô_ÔwildlandÔ_Ô€fire€and€any€associatedÏspot€fires€to€stop€the€fireððs€spread.Ð ½(#½(# Ðâ âÐ -T(, Ðà0 ½ àCONTRACTOR€„€The€legal€entity,€whether€by€and€through€its€owners,€corporate€officerÏâ âof€the€company€or€legally€appointed€representative,€to€whom€this€contract€has€beenÏawarded.Ð ½(#½(# ÐÌà0 ½ àCREW€„€€20„person€crew€consists€of€17€Firefighter€Type€2€(FFT2),€and€1€Crew€BossÐ ½(#½(# Ðà0 ½ à(Ô_ÔCRWBÔ_Ô)€and€2€Squad€Bosses,€Firefighter€Type€1€(FFT1).€10„person€crew€consists€ofÐ ½(#½(# Ðà0 ½ à8€Firefighter€Type€2€(FFT2),€1€Squad€Boss,€Firefighter€Type€1€(FFT1)€and€1€Crew€BossÏ(Ô_ÔCRWBÔ_Ô).€€5„person€crew€consists€of€3€Firefighter€Type€2€(FFT2)€and€2€Firefighter€Type€1Ï(FFT1)Ð ½(#½(# ÐÌà0 ½ àCREW€PERSON€„€Basic€Ô_ÔwildlandÔ_Ô€firefighter€which€is€a€resource€used€in€the€control€andÏextinguishment€of€Ô_ÔwildlandÔ_Ô€fires€and€works€as€a€member€of€a€crew€under€the€supervisionÏof€a€higher€qualified€individual.Ð ½(#½(# ÐÌà0 ½ àÔ_ÔFIRELINEÔ_Ô€„€A€barrier€constructed€to€stop€or€limit€fire€spread€by€clearing€an€area€of€all€liveÏand€dead€vegetative€material€to€a€specified€width€(usually€4„8€feet)€and€clearing€a€line€orÏtrail€of€a€specified€width€(usually€12„24€inches)€to€mineral€soil€along€the€outer€half€of€theÏcleared€area.€Ð ½(#½(# ÐÌà0 ½ àFUEL€MODIFICATION€ZONE€CONSTRUCTION€„€Treatment€of€an€area€to€reduceÏadverse€Ô_ÔwildlandÔ_Ô€fire€effects,€limit€rate€of€spread,€and€establish€defensible€areas€during€fireÏsuppression€activities€by€cutting€trees,€slashing€shrubs€and€small€vegetation,€pruning,€andÏsnag€felling.€€Treated€areas€are€usually€along€ridge€lines,€between€separate€stand€andÏvegetative€types,€or€adjacent€to€private€property.Ð ½(#½(# ÐÌà0 ½ àFUELS€PULLBACK€„€Removing€surface€fuels€from€the€base€of€standing€trees€and€snagsÏfor€a€specified€distance€and€removal€of€ladder€fuels€by€pruning€for€a€specified€height.€€Ð ½(#½(# ÐÌà0 ½ àGOVERNMENT€„€Any€of€the€following,€either€singly€or€in€combination:€United€StatesÏForest€Service€(Ô_ÔUSFSÔ_Ô),€National€Park€Service€(Ô_ÔNPSÔ_Ô),€Bureau€of€Land€ManagementÏ(Ô_ÔBLMÔ_Ô),€Bureau€of€Indian€Affairs€(BIA),€and€United€States€Fish€&€Wildlife€ServiceÏ(Ô_ÔUSFWSÔ_Ô).Ð ½(#½(# ÐÌà0 ½ àGOVERNMENT€REPRESENTATIVE€„€Any€designated€employee€of€the€agencies€listedÏunder€the€definition€of€GOVERNMENT.Ð ½(#½(# ÐÌà0 ½ àINITIAL€ATTACK€„€Actions€taken€by€the€first€forces€to€arrive€on€a€fire€in€an€effort€toÏslow€or€limit€the€spread€of€the€fire.Ð ½(#½(# ÐÌà0 ½ àLOPPING€„€After€felling,€cutting€branches,€tops,€and€unwanted€boles€into€lengths€suchÏthat€resulting€debris€will€lie€close€to€the€ground.Ð ½(#½(# ÐÌà0 ½ àLOP€AND€SCATTER€„€Lop€debris€and€spread€it€more€or€less€evenly€over€the€ground.€Ð ½(#½(# Ðâ âÐ T,¤'+ Ðà0 ½ àMOP„UP:€Extinguishing€or€removing€burning€material€near€Ô_ÔfirelinesÔ_Ô,€trenching€logs€toÏâ âprevent€rolling,€and€the€careful€examination€and€monitoring€of€all€burned€material€toÏensure€it€is€extinguished.€Ð ½(#½(# ÐÌà0 ½ àNORMAL€WEAR€AND€TEAR€„€For€the€purpose€of€this€agreement.€the€term€"normalÏwear€and€tear"€shall€include,€but€not€be€limited€to:Ð ½(#½(# ÐÌà0 ½ àa.à ` àBrush€scratches€on€the€body€of€the€vehicle.Ð$ t½(#½(# ÐÌà0 ½ àb.à0` ½(#½(#àPunctures,€tears€or€destruction€of€tires€and/or€sidewalls€due€to€rocks€or€sticksÐ ü L  Ðcommon€to€the€working€environment.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌØ,ØÝ ‚é;, ÝÝ  ÝÝ‚é;©7Ýà0 ½ àÔ2V(ÔÚ  ÚcÚ  Ú.Ô3  Ôà0` ½(#½(#àÝ  ÝWear€on€the€paint€on€the€inner€and€outer€surfaces€of€the€Ô_ÔvehideÔ_Ô,€top,€sides,€railsÐ À  Ðand€tailgate.€There€may€also€be€chips€from€flying€rocks€and€minor€bumps݃é;©7Ô7݌Р` (#` (# ÐŒÝ  Ýà0 ½ àà0` ½(#½(#à€and€dents€on€both€the€sheet€metal€and€the€bumpers.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 ½ àd.à ` àClogged€air€filters€and€oil€filters€from€dust.ÐpÀ½(#½(# ÐÌÝ‚ÿÿÿÝÝ  ÝÝ‚ÿÿ:ÝÝ  Ýà0 ½ àe.à0` ½(#½(#àDamage€or€failure€of€power€train€(steering€linkage€and€suspension)€by€eitherÐ H˜ Ðfatigue€or€operator€error.€Power€train€includes€engine,€clutch,€transmission,Ïtransfer€case,€drive€line,€front€and€rear€differentials,€axles,€wheels€and€bearings.݃ÿÿ:8:ÝÓӌР` (#` (# ÐŒÝ  Ýà0 ½ àÐ ½(#½(# Ðà0 ½ àÔ_ÔPREBURNÔ_Ô€Ô_ÔFIRELINEÔ_Ô€CONSTRUCTION:€Ô_ÔFirelineÔ_Ô€constructed€prior€to€a€prescribed€burn.Ð ½(#½(# ÐÌà0 ½ àPREPAREDNESS:€Activities€assigned€in€advance€of€fire€occurrence€to€ensure€effectiveÏsuppression€action.Ð ½(#½(# ÐÌà0 ½ àÔ_ÔPRESUPPRESSIONÔ_Ô:€€Activities€assigned€in€advance€of€fire€occurrence€to€ensure€effectiveÏsuppression€action.Ð ½(#½(# ÐÌà0 ½ àPROPERTY:Ð ½(#½(# ÐÌà0 ½ àa.à0` ½(#½(#àòòAccountable€Properlyóó.€Items€with€a€purchase€price€of€$5,000€or€more€or€itemsÐ 0"€  Ðwhich€the€incident€Agency€considers€sensitive€(e.g.,€cameras,€chainsaws)€areÏaccountable€property.€This€property€is€generally€tagged€with€an€agencyÏidentification€number.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 ½ àb.à0` ½(#½(#àòòDurable€Propertyóó.€Durable€properties€are€those€non„accountable€items€which€haveÐ Ì&"% Ða€useful€life€expectancy€greater€than€one€incident€(e.g.,€sleeping€bags,€waterÏhandling€accessories,€tents,€headlamps,€tools).€This€property€may€be€marked€withÏpaint€or€etching€to€show€"US€Ô_ÔGOVTÔ_Ô,"€or€an€agency€specific€marking.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 ½ àc.à0` ½(#½(#àòòConsumable€Goodsóó.€Consumable€goods€are€items€normally€expected€to€beÐ h+¸&* Ðconsumed€on€the€incident€(e.g.,€batteries,€meals€ready€to€eat€(Ô_ÔMREÔ_Ô's),€plasticÏcanteens,€and€petroleum€products).€This€property€is€not€markedÐ@-(,` (#` (# Їà0 ½ àPRUNING€„€Removal€of€live€and€dead€limbs€from€standing€trees€for€a€specified€height€forÏthe€purpose€of€removing€ladder€fuels.€€Pruned€material€is€usually€pulled€back€from€the€treeÏbole€for€a€specified€distance.Ð ½(#½(# ÐÌà0 ½ àSINGLE€RESOURCE€BOSS„CREW€(Ô_ÔCRWBÔ_Ô):€Responsible€for€supervising€and€directingÏa€fire€suppression€hand€crew.Ð ½(#½(# ÐÌà0 ½ àSLASHING€„€Severing€all€live,€standing€vegetation€of€a€specified€size€at€a€specified€heightÏabove€ground.Ð  `½(#½(# ÐÓ0°4ƒ,„°°°½` " ‰X0ÓSECTION€L€„€INSTRUCTIONS,€CONDITIONS,€AND€NOTICE€OF€Ô_ÔOFFERORSÔ_ÔÌÌ52.216-1à 4 àTYPE€OF€CONTRACTà À àà p àà  à(APR€1984)Ð ˆØ ÐÌ€€€The€Government€contemplates€award€of€a€indefinite„delivery,€indefinite„quantity€type€ofÏcontract€resulting€from€this€solicitation.ÌÌ52.216„27à 4 àSINGLE€OR€MULTIPLE€AWARDS€à p àà  à(Oct€1995)€Ð $ t ÐÌ€€The€Government€may€elect€to€award€a€single€delivery€order€contract€or€task€order€contract€or€toÌaward€multiple€delivery€order€contracts€or€task€order€contracts€for€the€same€or€similar€supplies€orÌservices€to€two€or€more€sources€under€this€solicitation.€ÌÌ52.237-1€SITE€VISITà ¸ àà  àà À àà p àà  à(APR€1984)Ð ¬ü  ÐÌ€€€Ô_ÔOfferorsÔ_Ô€or€quoters€are€urged€and€expected€to€inspect€the€site€where€services€are€to€beÏperformed€and€to€satisfy€themselves€regarding€all€general€and€local€conditions€that€may€affect€theÏcost€of€contract€performance,€to€the€extent€that€the€information€is€reasonably€obtainable.€€In€noÏevent€shall€failure€to€inspect€the€site€constitute€grounds€for€a€claim€after€contract€award.Ì€ÌSECTION€L€„€TECHNICAL€PROPOSAL€PREPARATION€INSTRUCTIONSÌÓ9ÿÿ 4` Œ ¸ Àp Ð °4ƒ,„°9ÓÌL.1.0à0 4 àProposals€which€merely€offer€to€conduct€a€program€in€accordance€with€theÐ øH Ðrequirements€of€the€Government's€statement€of€work€will€be€consideredÏÔ_ÔnonresponsiveÔ_Ô€to€this€request€and€will€not€be€considered€further.€€The€Ô_ÔofferorÔ_Ô€mustÏsubmit€a€definitive€proposal€to€accomplish€the€requirements€as€stated€in€the€Ô_ÔRFPÔ_Ô.€€TheÏtechnical€proposal€should€not€contain€any€price€information.€€No€special€forms€areÏdesignated€for€preparation€and€submission€of€the€technical€proposal;€Ô_ÔofferorsÔ_Ô€may€useÏtheir€own€formats€as€long€as€the€necessary€information€described€herein€is€provided.€ÏProposals€shall€be€submitted€in€two€parts€consisting€of€(1)€a€technical€proposal€andÏ(2)€a€price€proposal.€€Each€part€shall€be€separate€and€complete€in€itself€so€thatÏevaluation€of€one€may€be€accomplished€independently€of€the€other.€€Sufficient€andÏdetailed€information€must€be€presented€in€the€technical€proposal€to€enable€theÏGovernment€to€evaluate€the€proposal€fully€in€accordance€with€Evaluation€and€AwardÏCriteria€contained€herein.€€The€Government€is€not€obligated€to€ask€for€additionalÏinformation€and€in€the€absence€of€appropriate€information,€the€proposal€will€be€ratedÏdeficient.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌL.2.0à0 4 àFORMAT€AND€CONTENT€OF€TECHNICAL€PROPOSALи'#&4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àÔ_ÔOfferorsÔ_Ô€will€be€required€to€provide€information€pertaining€to€specific€treatments€toÏbe€performed€under€this€contract.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌL.2.1à0 4 àThe€technical€proposal€shall€be€divided€into€four€sections€as€follows:ÐT,¤'+4(#4(# ÐÐ @-(, Ðà0 4 àSection€A€„€Introduction€and€Table€of€ContentsÐ 4(#4(# Ðà0 4 àSection€B€„€Employment€and€Training€OpportunitiesÐ 4(#4(# Ðà0 4 àSection€C€„€Past€Performance/Organization€Ð 4(#4(# Ðà 4 àSection€D€„€Personnel€Qualifications€and€ExperienceÌà0 4 àSection€E€„€Technical€ApproachÐ 4(#4(# ÐÌL.2.2à0 4 àòòSection€A€„€Introduction€and€Table€of€ContentsóóÐ8 ˆ4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àBriefly€explain€the€makeup€of€the€technical€proposal€with€an€executive€summary€andÏtable€of€contents€to€orient€the€evaluation€team€to€the€proposal.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌL.2.3à0 4 àòòSection€B€„€Employment€and€Training€OpportunitiesÐÔ$ 4(#4(# ÐóóÌÓb€ 4(Eh8 bÓÝ ‚é;, ÝÝ  ÝÝ‚é;;TÝà0 4 àÔ2EhÔÚ  ÚdÚ  Ú.Ô3  Ôà0` 4(#4(#àÝ  ÝEmployment€„€Explain€how€many€employees€in€your€current€organization€to€beÐ ¬ü  Ðused€in€this€contract€are€residents€of€the€geographic€area€identified€in€C.1.€ÏDescribe€the€organizationððs€plan€to€provide€employment€opportunities€forÏindividuals€in€the€geographic€area€identified€in€C.1,€emphasizing€employmentÏopportunities€in€rural€communities.€€Explain€any€outreach€and€recruitingÏtechniques€to€be€used.€€Actual€accomplishment€will€be€monitored€after€award.݃é;;TfT݌Р` (#` (# ÐŒÝ  ÝÌØ,ØÓL€ uh(84LÓÝ ‚33£ ÝÝ  Ýà 4 àÝ‚33£VWÝÔ2uhÔÚ  ÚbÚ  Ú.Ô3  Ôà0 ` àÝ  ÝTraining€„€Describe€the€organizationððs€plan€to€provide€training€opportunities€forÐ  p Ðindividuals€in€the€geographic€area€identified€in€C.1,€emphasizing€fuels€treatmentÏtechniques€and€skills.€Ýƒ33£VWW݌Р` (#` (# ÐŒÝ  ÝÌL.2.4à0 4 àòòSection€C€„€Past€Performance/OrganizationóóÐÐ 4(#4(# Ðà0 4 àÐ 4(#4(# Ðà0 4 àa.à0` 4(#4(#àDescribe€organization's€experience€in€fuels€treatment€projects.€€Include€numbers,Ð ¨ø Ðcomplexity,€and€size€of€the€projects.€€Include€specific€prescribed€fire€experienceÏfor€proposals€offering€work€under€Ô_ÔSubitemsÔ_Ô€I,€L,€M,€N.òò€óó€Describe€circumstancesÐ €Ð Ðsurrounding€any€prescribed€fires€which€were€declared€escaped€within€the€last€threeÏyears.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àb.à0` 4(#4(#àDescribe€organization's€historical€record€in€performance€of€fuels€treatmentÐ 0"€  Ðprojects.€Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà 4 àà ` à1)à0 Œ àOrganization's€tenureÐô$D #Œ (#Œ (# ÐÌà 4 àà ` à2)à0 Œ àOrganization's€record€of€work€experience€and€quality,€especially€in€Ô_Ô[4ñ– ñ1ñ– ññ— ñ3ñ— ñ]òòóó.Ô_ԀРÌ&"% ÐInclude€list€of€references€(including€names,€phone€number,€and€addresses).Ð Œ (#Œ (# ÐÌà0 4 àc.à0` 4(#4(#àDescribe€the€organization's€management€structure,€with€emphasis€on€its€efficiencyÐ )à$( Ðand€effectiveness.Ð ` (#` (# Ðâ âÐ h+¸&* Ðà 4 àd.à0 ` àDescribe€organization's€adequacy€to€complete€the€work€in€a€timely€andÐ ° Ðsatisfactory€manner.€€Include€a€proposed€work€schedule€and€organizationalÏresources€to€include€the€following:Ð ` (#` (# Ðâ âÌà 4 àà ` à1)à0 Œ àIf€you€plan€additional€hiring€for€this€project,€relate€how€many€of€each€specialtyÐ `° Ðand€crew€you€plan€to€hire.€€List€training€provided€to€personnel€to€be€able€toÏmeet€project€objectives.Ð Œ (#Œ (# ÐÌà 4 àà ` à2)à0 Œ àEquipment€and€suppliesÐ `Œ (#Œ (# ÐÌL.2.5à 4 àòòSection€D€„€Personnel€Qualifications€and€ExperienceóóÐ è 8  ÐÌà 4 àa.à0 ` àSupervisory€PositionsÐÀ ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àà0` 4(#4(#à1)à0Œ ` (#` (#àBurn€Boss,€Ignition€Specialist,€Holding€Boss,€Mop„Up€Boss,€and€CrewÐ ˜è  ÐSupervisor€are€positions€necessary€to€this€solicitation.€€See€C.2.0€forÏdefinitions€for€these€positions.€€All€personnel€listed€for€these€positions€shallÏhave€demonstrated€and€performed€satisfactorily€within€the€past€three€years€atÏthe€Complexity€Class,€fuel€type,€topography€and€type€of€ignition€source€to€beÏused.Ð Œ (#Œ (# ÐÌà0 4 àà0` 4(#4(#àà0Œ ` (#` (#àBurn€Boss€„€List€Burn€Boss€experience€by€complexities€of€burn€and€number€ofÏtimes€performed€at€each€level.€€(See€C.2€„€Definitions€for€burn€complexity).Ð Œ (#Œ (# ÐÌà0 4 àà0` 4(#4(#àà0Œ ` (#` (#àIgnition€Specialist€„€List€Ignition€Specialist€experiences€by€complexities€andÏnumber€of€times€performed€at€each€level.Ð Œ (#Œ (# ÐÌà0 4 àà0` 4(#4(#àà0Œ ` (#` (#àHolding€Boss€„€List€Holding€Boss€experiences€by€complexities€and€number€ofÏtimes€performed€at€each€level.Ð Œ (#Œ (# ÐÌà0 4 àà0` 4(#4(#àà0Œ ` (#` (#àMop„Up€Boss€„€List€Mop„Up€Boss€experiences.Ð Œ (#Œ (# ÐÌà 4 àà ` àà0 Œ àCrew€Supervisor€„€List€supervisory€experience.Ð Œ (#Œ (# ÐÌà 4 àà0 ` à2)à0Œ ` (#` (#àQualifications:Ð$X"Œ (#Œ (# ÐÓ*°4…,Àƒ°ÿÿ4ƒ,„°*ÓÌà0 4 àà0` 4(#4(#àà0Œ ` (#` (#àAn€individual€may€gain€the€ability€to€perform€this€work€through€a€combinationÏof€fire€training€and€on€the€job€experience.Ð Œ (#Œ (# ÐÌà 4 àà0 ` à3)à0Œ ` (#` (#àProvide€a€resume€for€burn€bosses,€ignition€specialists,€holding€bosses,€mop„upÐ ¤(ô#' Ðbosses€and€crew€supervisors,€including:€Ð Œ (#Œ (# ÐÌà 4 àà ` àà0 Œ àa)€€EducationÐ Œ (#Œ (# Ðà 4 àà ` àà0 Œ àb)€€TrainingÐ Œ (#Œ (# Ðà 4 àà ` àà0 Œ àc)€€ExperienceÐ@-(,Œ (#Œ (# Ðà 4 àà ` àà Œ àà0 ¸ àÔ_ÔiÔ_Ô.à0ä ¸ (#¸ (#àprescribed€burning€in€[4ñ˜ ñ1ñ˜ ññ™ ñ3ñ™ ñ](Sagebrush,€grass,€litter,€brush,€slash,Ð ° ÐÔ_ÔunderburnsÔ_Ô.)Ð ä (#ä (# Ðà 4 àà ` àà0 Œ àà0¸ Œ (#Œ (#àii.à0ä ¸ (#¸ (#àprescribed€burning€at€Class€I€and€II€burn€complexityЈØä (#ä (# Ðà 4 àà ` àà Œ àà0 ¸ àiii.à0ä ¸ (#¸ (#àposition€assignments€and€numbers.€ÐtÄä (#ä (# ÐÌà 4 àà0 ` à4)à0Œ ` (#` (#àDescribe€the€duties€and€responsibilities€of€these€individuals€under€thisÐ L œ Ðcontract.Ð Œ (#Œ (# ÐÌà0 4 àb.à0` 4(#4(#àCrew€Member€PositionsÐ `` (#` (# ÐÌà 4 àà ` à1)à0 Œ àQualifications:Ðè 8 Œ (#Œ (# ÐÌà0 4 àà0` 4(#4(#àà0Œ ` (#` (#àAn€individual€may€gain€the€ability€to€perform€this€work€by€a€combination€ofÏfire€training,€equipment€operation€training,€safety€training,€and€on„the„jobÏexperience.Ð Œ (#Œ (# ÐÌà 4 àà ` à2)à0 Œ àProvide€a€description€of€crew€member€work€force,€including:ÐpÀŒ (#Œ (# ÐÌà 4 àà ` àà Œ àa)à0 ¸ àNumber€of€crew€members€available€for€this€projectÐH˜¸ (#¸ (# ÐÌà 4 àà ` àà Œ àb)à0 ¸ àA€listing€of€training€provided€to€personnel€to€be€able€to€meet€projectÐ  p Ðobjectives€(i.e.,€fire€behavior,€water€handling,€ignition,€safety,€etc.).Ð ¸ (#¸ (# ÐÌà 4 àà ` àà Œ àc)à0 ¸ àExperienceÐä4¸ (#¸ (# Ðà 4 àà ` àà Œ àà ¸ àÔ_ÔiÔ_Ô.à0 ä àprescribed€burning€operationsÐÐ ä (#ä (# Ðà 4 àà ` àà Œ àà ¸ àii.à0 ä àwildfire€suppressionм ä (#ä (# Ðà 4 àà ` àà Œ àà ¸ àiii.à0 ä àÔ_ÔfirelineÔ_Ô€construction€and€slashingШøä (#ä (# ÐÌà0 4 àc.à0` 4(#4(#àPerson(s)€Preparing€Prescribed€Fire€PlanЀÐ` (#` (# ÐÌà 4 àà ` à1)à0 Œ àQualifications:ÐX ¨Œ (#Œ (# ÐÌà0 4 àà0` 4(#4(#àà0Œ ` (#` (#àAn€individual€may€gain€the€ability€to€perform€this€work€through€a€combinationÏof€fire€training,€including€fire€behavior,€fire€effects,€safety,€and€fireÏsuppression;€and€on€the€job€experience€in€both€planning€for€prescribed€burningÏand€participation€in€burning.Ð Œ (#Œ (# ÐÌà0 4 àà0` 4(#4(#à2)à0Œ ` (#` (#àProvide€a€resume€including:€ÐÌ&"%Œ (#Œ (# ÐÌà 4 àà ` àà Œ àa)à0 ¸ àEducationФ(ô#'¸ (#¸ (# Ðà 4 àà ` àà Œ àb)à0 ¸ àTrainingÐ)à$(¸ (#¸ (# Ðà 4 àà ` àà Œ àc)à0 ¸ àExperience€in€planning€and€participation€in€prescribed€burningÐ|*Ì%)¸ (#¸ (# Ðà 4 àà ` àà Œ àà0 ¸ àÔ_ÔiÔ_Ô.à0ä ¸ (#¸ (#àprescribed€burning€in€Ô_Ô[4ñš ñ1ñš ññ› ñ3ñ› ñ]Ô_Ô€(Sagebrush,€grass,€litter,€brush,€slash,Ð h+¸&* ÐÔ_ÔunderburnsÔ_Ô.)Ð ä (#ä (# Ðà 4 àà ` àà Œ àà ¸ àii.à0 ä àprescribed€burning€at€Class€I€and€II€burn€complexity.Ð@-(,ä (#ä (# Ðà 4 àà ` àà Œ àà ¸ àiii.à0 ä àposition€assignments€and€numbers.аä (#ä (# Ðà 4 àà ` àà Œ àà ¸ àiv.à0 ä ànumbers€and€complexity€of€prescribed€fire€plans€prepared.Мìä (#ä (# ÐÌL.2.6à0 4 àòòSection€E€„€Technical€ApproachóóÐtÄ4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àa.à0` 4(#4(#àDescribe€in€detail€a€specific€description€of€how€the€organization€will€plan€for,€andÐ L œ Ðaccomplish€each€of€the€following:Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àà0` 4(#4(#à1)à0Œ ` (#` (#àSchedule€and€staffing€plan€to€meet€Ô_ÔtimeframesÔ_Ô€for€burn€unit€preparation.Ð `Œ (#Œ (# ÐÌà0 4 àà0` 4(#4(#à2)à0Œ ` (#` (#àMobilize€rapidly€in€the€event€smoke€management€clearance€is€received€on€theÐ è 8  Ðsame€day€as€requested€burn€day.Ð Œ (#Œ (# ÐÌà0 4 àà0` 4(#4(#à3)à0Œ ` (#` (#àConduct€burn€operations€on€up€to€three€units€simultaneously€in€order€toÐ ¬ü  Ðmaximize€burn€opportunities.Ð Œ (#Œ (# ÐÌà 4 àà0 ` à4)à0Œ ` (#` (#àLocal€conditions€and€other€factors€that€might€cause€control€problems€or€otherÐ pÀ Ðadverse€fire€behavior.Ð Œ (#Œ (# ÐÌà0 4 àà0` 4(#4(#à5)à0Œ ` (#` (#àFormulate€general€mop„up€and€patrol€strategies€that€consider€both€conditionsÐ 4„ Ðat€time€of€ignition€and€holding€and€on€changes€in€weather€conditions€and€fuelÏmoisture€levels€that€could€result€from€day€to€day€following€ignition€andÏholding.€€For€instance,€if€cool,€moist€weather€is€occurring€or€predicted,€patrolÏmay€be€satisfactory;€whereas,€if€current€or€predicted€condition€are€for€hotter€orÏdryer€conditions,€units€may€require€mop„up€to€varying€intensities€in€order€toÏmeet€mop„up€objectives.Ð Œ (#Œ (# ÐÌà 4 àà0 ` à6)à0Œ ` (#` (#àDevelop€and€modify€safety€program€and€procedures€based€on€hazards€of€eachÐ ”ä Ðunit.Ð Œ (#Œ (# ÐÌà0 4 àb.à0` 4(#4(#àSubmit€a€detailed€Prescribed€Fire€Plan€for€the€Prescribed€Burn€Unit€specified€inÐ X ¨ ÐSection€J.€€Use€data€in€the€€Prescribed€Fire€Plan€in€Section€J.€€This€plan€shall€showÏthe€ignition€and€holding€plan,€potential€holding€problems,€important€points€forÏcrew€briefing,€personnel€and€equipment€necessary€to€execute€the€prescribed€burnÏat€the€low,€high,€and€desired€end€of€the€prescription€window.€€Include€proposedÏmop„up€and€patrol€procedures€and€plan,€and€proposed€equipment,€wetting€agents,Ïand€communications€plan.€€Discuss€local€conditions€and€other€factors€that€mightÏcause€control€problems€or€other€adverse€fire€behavior.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌL.3.0à 4 àFORMAT€AND€CONTENT€OF€PRICE€AND€BUSINESS€PROPOSALÐ ¤(ô#' ÐÌL.3.1à0 4 àThe€Ô_ÔofferorÔ_Ô€shall€enter€unit€prices€and€extended€totals€for€each€item€listed€on€the€BidÐ |*Ì%) ÐSchedule,€Section€B.€€These€prices€shall€include€all€labor,€materials,€overhead€andÏprofit.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÐ @-(, ÐL.3.2à0 4 àThe€Ô_ÔofferorÔ_Ô€shall€complete€and€submit€Section€K,€Representations,€Certifications€andÐ ° ÐOther€Statements€of€Ô_ÔOfferorsÔ_Ô.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌL.3.3à0 4 àAn€Ô_ÔofferorÔ_Ô's€proposal€is€presumed€to€represent€the€best€effort€to€respond€to€theÐ tÄ Ðsolicitation.€€Any€inconsistency,€whether€real€or€apparent,€between€promisedÏperformance,€and€cost€or€price,€should€be€explained€in€the€proposal.€€For€example,€ifÏthe€intended€use€of€new€and€innovative€production€techniques€is€the€basis€for€anÏabnormally€low€estimate,€the€nature€of€these€techniques€and€their€impact€on€cost€orÏprice€should€be€explained,€or€if€a€corporate€policy€decision€has€been€made€to€absorb€aÏportion€of€the€estimated€cost,€that€should€be€stated€in€the€proposal.€€Any€unexplainedÏinconsistency€within€the€proposal€raises€a€fundamental€issue€of€the€Ô_ÔofferorÔ_Ô'sÏunderstanding€of€the€nature€and€scope€of€work€required€and€of€the€financial€ability€toÏperform€the€contract,€and€may€cause€the€proposal€to€be€excluded€from€the€competitiveÏrange.Ð ¬ü 4(#4(# ÐSECTION€M€„€EVALUATION€FACTORS€FOR€AWARDÌÌM.1.0à0 4 àEVALUATION€AND€AWARD€FACTORSЈØ4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àEach€proposal€submitted€on€this€solicitation€will€be€evaluated€according€to€all€of€theÏcriteria€stated€below.€€òòóóAn€objective€technical€evaluation€will€be€performed€on€eachÐ L œ ÐÔ_ÔofferorÔ_Ô's€technical€proposal€based€on€the€information€furnished€and€subsequentÏinformation€gathered€after€proposals€are€received,€and€not€on€previous€knowledge€orÏassociations.€€Accordingly,€the€following€criteria€will€be€scored€respectively€with€theÏcorresponding€points€associated€with€each€area€with€a€maximum€total€of€50€pointsÏattainable€for€all€treatment€activities€except€prescribed€burning,€or€100€points€for€allÏactivities€including€prescribed€burning.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌM.2.0à 4 àEVALUATION€FACTORSÐ ¬ü  ÐÌM.2.1à0 4 àProposals€shall€be€prepared€in€accordance€with€Technical€Proposal€PreparationÐ „Ô  ÐInstructions,€as€set€forth€in€Section€L.€€The€following€major€factors€and€Ô_ÔsubfactorsÔ_ÔÏshall€be€used€in€the€evaluation€of€the€proposals:€€Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àSection€A€„€Introduction€and€Table€of€ContentsÐ 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àSection€B€„€Employment€and€Training€Opportunities€€(30€points)Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌÓb€ J(5h8(bÓà0 4 àa.à0` 4(#4(#àContractorððs€plan€for€providing€employment€opportunities€to€people€in€local€ruralÐ ä4 Ðcommunities.€(15€points)Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àb.à0` 4(#4(#àContractorððs€plan€for€providing€training€opportunities€to€people€in€local€ruralÐ ¨ø Ðcommunities.€(15€points)Ð ` (#` (# Ðà 4 àÌà0 4 àSection€C€„€Past€Performance/Organization€€(20€points)Ð 4(#4(# ÐòòóóÌà0 4 àa.à0` 4(#4(#àDegree€of€experience€in€projects€comparable€to€the€Ô_ÔRFPÔ_Ô€as€viewed€in€terms€of€theÐ D!” Ðnumber,€complexity,€and€size€of€the€projects.€€(5€points)€[4ñœ ñ2ñœ ññ ñ4ñ ñ]Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà 4 àb.à0 ` àPast€performance€in€similar€projects€as€viewed€in€terms€of€schedule€adherence,Ð $X" Ðplanning€and€implementation€of€projects,€and€acceptability€of€the€end€products.€ÏKnowledge€of€the€local€area€where€work€will€be€performed.€€If€sufficient€detail€onÏpast€experience€is€not€provided,€it€will€be€assumed€that€the€Ô_ÔofferorÔ_Ô's€experience€isÏnot€comparable€or€was€not€satisfactory.€€(5€points)Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà 4 àc.à0 ` àManagerial€structure€that€indicates€efficiency€and€effectiveness€would€be€one€inÐ )à$( Ðwhich€multiple€projects€could€be€undertaken€simultaneously.€€(5€points)Ð ` (#` (# Ðâ âÐ h+¸&* Ðà 4 àd.à0 ` àAbility€of€the€organization€to€provide€services€in€a€timely€manner€and€satisfactoryÐ ° Ðmanner€including€fire€preparedness€crew(s).€€Equipment€types,€numbers€andÏavailability.€€(5€points)Ð ` (#` (# Ðâ âÌTHE€FOLLOWING€CRITERIA€APPLICABLE€ONLY€TO€PRESCRIBED€FIRE€Ô_ÔSUBITEMSÔ_ÔÏ(Ô_ÔSubitemsÔ_Ô€I,€L,€M,€N)ÌÌà0 4 àSection€D€„€Personnel€Qualifications€and€Experience€€(25€points)Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àa.à0` 4(#4(#àThe€name,€specific€qualifications,€credentials€and€level€of€experience€practical€orÐ ü L  Ðeducational,€for€the€person(s)€who€will€be€assigned€to€supervise€this€project,€asÏBurn€Boss,€Ignition€Specialist,€Holding€Boss,€Mop„Up€Boss€and€Crew€Supervisor.€Ï(See€Definitions€in€Section€„€C.2.0).€€Include€qualifications€and€experience€inÏdetermining€when€fuel€(both€live€and€dead)€conditions€are€in€prescription€forÏburning€to€meet€resource€and€prescribed€fire€objectives.€€Emphasis€will€be€placedÏon€having€a€larger€number€of€qualified€people€to€fill€these€positions,€andÏexperience€levels.€Qualifications€and€experience€will€be€evaluated€utilizing€theÏstandards€described€in€the€Ô_ÔWildlandÔ_Ô€and€Prescribed€Fire€Qualification€SystemÏGuide,€published€by€the€National€Wildfire€Coordinating€Group,€PublicationÏNumbers€PMS€310„1€and€Ô_ÔNFESÔ_Ô€1414,€January€2000;€and€PMS€310„1€(Part€2)€andÏÔ_ÔNFESÔ_Ô€2479,€Feb.€1995.€€Task€Books€include:€(1)€Prescribed€Fire€IgnitionÏSpecialist,€PMS€311„75€and€Ô_ÔNFESÔ_Ô€2486;€and€(2)Prescribed€Fire€Burn€Boss,€PMSÏ311„74€and€Ô_ÔNFESÔ_Ô€2485;€both€Feb.€1995.òòóóÐøH` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àb.à0` 4(#4(#àThe€numbers,€training,€and€experience€of€the€crew€members€available€during€burnÐ Ð  Ðseason€periods.€€Emphasis€will€be€placed€on€a€high€ratio€of€trained€andÏexperienced€personnel€to€less€trained€and€experienced€personnel.€Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà 4 àc.à0 ` àThe€name,€specific€qualifications,€credentials€and€level€of€experience€practical€orÐ €Ð Ðeducational,€for€the€person(s)€who€will€be€assigned€to€prepare€Prescribed€FireÏPlans.€€Emphasis€will€be€placed€on€expertise€to€formulate€ignition€plan,€personnelÏand€equipment€needs,€and€safety€considerations€to€resource€and€prescribed€fireÏobjectives€and€fire€behavior.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà 4 àSection€E€„€Technical€Approach€€(25€points)ÌÌà 4 àa.à0 ` àGeneral€Technical€Approach€(10€points)Ðà%0!$` (#` (# ÐÌà 4 àà0 ` à1)à0Œ ` (#` (#àAdequacy€of€the€workforce€and€schedule€in€meeting€Ô_ÔtimeframesÔ_Ô€for€burn€unitÐ ¸'#& Ðpreparation.€Ð Œ (#Œ (# ÐÌà 4 àà ` à2)à0 Œ àResponse€time€for€mobilization€when€burn€clearance€is€received€on€same€dateÐ |*Ì%) Ðas€requested€burn.€Ð Œ (#Œ (# Ðâ âÐ T,¤'+ Ðà 4 àà ` à3)à0 Œ àAdequacy€of€plan€for€conduction€of€up€to€three€independent€ignition€and€mop„Ð ° Ðâ âup€operations€simultaneously.€Ð Œ (#Œ (# ÐÌà 4 àà ` à4)à0 Œ àIdentification,€understanding,€and€ability€to€plan€for€adverse€local€conditionsÐ tÄ Ðand€factors.€Ð Œ (#Œ (# ÐÌà 4 àà ` à5)à0 Œ àUnderstanding€of€conditions€and€changes€in€conditions€which€will€impactÐ 8 ˆ Ðmeeting€mop„up€objectives,€and€the€adequacy€of€mop„up€and€patrol€strategiesÏto€meet€mop„up€objectives.Ð Œ (#Œ (# ÐÌà0 4 àb.à0` 4(#4(#àòòóóPrescribed€Fire€Plan€€(15€points)Ðè 8 ` (#` (# ÐÌà0 4 àThe€completed€Prescribed€Fire€Plan€for€the€Burn€Unit€specified€in€Section€J€will€beÏevaluated€for€adequacy€of€the€plan€to€meet€stated€resource€and€prescribed€fireÏobjectives;€technical€feasibility;€recognition€of€potential€holding€problems€and€safetyÏhazards;€identification€of€additional€forces€for€escapement€contingency;€adequacy€ofÏworkforce€and€equipment€to€perform€the€task;€mop„up€provisions€that€address€each€ofÏthe€three€prescription€ranges;€and€qualifications€of€the€individuals€identified€to€act€asÏburn€boss,€ignition€specialist,€holding€boss,€and€mop„up€boss.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌM.3.0à0 4 àOTHER€CRITERIAÐ p4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àThe€Contracting€Officer€shall€consider€several€factors€in€the€selection€process€whichÏare€important,€but€have€not€been€assigned€points€or€values,€such€as:Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌà0 4 àa.à0` 4(#4(#àProposal€must€respond€to€all€the€requirements€of€the€Ô_ÔRFPÔ_Ô€and€must€include€allÐ ¼  Ðinformation€specifically€required€in€all€sections€of€the€Ô_ÔRFPÔ_Ô.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌà 4 àb.à0 ` àAward€will€not€be€made€to€any€Ô_ÔofferorÔ_Ô€unless€agreement€can€be€reached€on€allÐ €Ð Ðgeneral€and€special€provisions.Ð ` (#` (# ÐÌM.4.0à0 4 àCONTRACT€AWARDÐD!”4(#4(# ÐÌM.4.1à0 4 àThe€Government's€objective€is€to€obtain€the€highest€quality€considered€necessary€toÐ #l! Ðachieve€the€objectives€with€a€realistic€and€reasonable€price.€€Technical€evaluationÏfactors€as€a€whole€are€more€important€than€price;€however,€between€proposals€that€areÏevaluated€to€be€technically€equal,€the€price€to€the€Government€will€be€a€majorÏselection€factor.€€Award€may€be€made€for€all€or€for€specific€Ô_ÔsubitemsÔ_Ô,€and€may€beÏmade€without€discussions.Ð 4(#4(# ÐÌM.4.2à0 4 àThis€request€does€not€commit€the€Government€to€award€a€contract€nor€to€pay€anyÐ )à$( Ðcosts€incurred€in€preparing€plans€or€proposals.Ð 4(#4(# Ð