F--NE RAINWATER BASIN WMD Mechanical Tree Cutting

140FS226Q0186 Mechanical Tree Cutting – Peterson WPA Page 1 of 3 Rainwater Basin Wetland Management District Statement of Work Type of Service (NAICS): 561730- Landscaping Services Title of Project: Mechanical tree cutting and piling at Peterson WPA PR Number: PPR2126461 Project Location: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Rainwater Basin Wetland Management District, Headquarters address: 73746 V Road, Funk, NE 68940 1. General Summary. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, and supervision necessary to perform mechanical tree cutting and piling in project areas at Peterson WPA in Gosper County, NE. Work shall comply with all applicable codes and US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) protocols. Contractor Qualifications. • Must have experience with commercial land management that includes identifying, cutting and piling trees. • Maintain active registration in SAM.gov. • Follow federal, state, and local codes. • Follow all FWS safety, security, and operational protocols. 2. Place of Performance & Period of Performance Work Location: Rainwater Basin Wetland Management District, south central Nebraska Peterson Waterfowl Production Area (WPA): N S24 T6N R21W, located approximately 3 miles south of Bertrand, NE in Gosper County. The project area is 271 acres and is located within the 1,162-acre WPA (see map) The project area is located west of 438 Road. Performance Period: -- 1 of 3 -- 140FS226Q0186 Mechanical Tree Cutting – Peterson WPA Page 2 of 3 Rainwater Basin Wetland Management District Begins October 1, 2026. Must be completed within 90 days. Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Non-duty hours: Evenings, weekends, and Federal holidays. New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King JR.s’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day). 3. Scope of Work • Identify trees for cutting and piling a. All trees should be cut, except for the following shrubs: plum and sumac. Trees are variable in size. b. The project area includes trees found in the ROW and parking lots. c. Any trees found growing into the barbed wire of the boundary line fence should be excluded if they cannot be accessed without cutting the fence. d. The mature cedars and ponderosa pines that make up a shelter belt on are along part of the south project boundary line should be excluded. • Cut all trees as close to flush with ground as possible • Treat all stumps with herbicide (except cedar). Herbicide must be approved by US Fish and Wildlife Service prior to use. • Pile trees in piles. Size of piles: approximately 15 feet tall, and 50 feet in diameter. All piles must be located at least 100 yards interior from the property boundary line. Piles may not be placed in the wetland. US Fish and Wildlife Service staff will meet with contractor at site prior to beginning project to identify pile locations. 5. Data Management Plan: N/A 6. GFE/GFI Government Furnished Equipment/Information: Government will provide site access and any available system documentation. Both areas are open to approved public use activities during the performance period, including hunting. Fall hunting seasons include waterfowl, deer, and upland game. 7. Evaluation & Acceptance -- 2 of 3 -- 140FS226Q0186 Mechanical Tree Cutting – Peterson WPA Page 3 of 3 Rainwater Basin Wetland Management District Evaluation will be completed by US Fish and Wildlife Service staff. 8. Quality Control / Quality Assurance Contractors shall maintain industry standards. 9. Points of Contact 9.1 Technical Coordinator: Jessica Bolser Station Manager Rainwater Basin Wetland Management District 73746 V RD Funk, NE 68940 308-293-7307 jessica_bolser@fws.gov 9.2 Secondary Point of Contact: Brad Krohn Project Leader Rainwater Basin Wetland Management District 73746 V RD Funk, NE 68940 308-216-3695 brad_krohn@fws.gov -- 3 of 3 --