FARGO-MOORHEAD FOREST MITIGATION PLANTING

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This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (WD) under the Service Contract Act (SCA). It specifies the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations in Cass County, North Dakota. The determination is Revision No. 30, dated December 3, 2025, for Wage Determination No. 2015-4969.

This document is crucial for any bidder on a federal contract in Cass County, North Dakota, that is subject to the Service Contract Act. It outlines the legally mandated minimum wages and fringe benefits that must be paid to employees performing work under such a contract. Bidders must use this information to accurately calculate labor costs in their proposals. Key details include:

• Occupational Wage Rates: A comprehensive list of occupations with their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Specified amounts for Health & Welfare ($5.55/hour or $222.00/week) and paid sick leave under EO 13706 ($5.09/hour or $203.60/week).
• Vacation: Paid vacation accrual based on years of service (2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 10 years, 4 weeks after 15 years).
• Holidays: A minimum of eleven paid holidays per year.
• Executive Orders: Applicability of Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage) with specific requirements and rates.
• Special Pay Differentials: Information on hazardous pay differentials (8% or 4%) for work with ordnance, explosives, and incendiary materials.
• Uniform Allowance: Guidelines on contractor responsibility for uniform costs and maintenance.
• Conformance Process: Procedures for classifying and determining wages for occupations not listed in the determination, using Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a bid schedule for the Fargo-Moorhead Forest Planting Contract. It outlines the CLIN numbers, quantities, units, and unit prices for various forest planting and maintenance activities.

• Base Contract: Includes activities for Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3, such as site preparation, planting, invasive species removal, maintenance, monitoring, and boulder placement.
• Option 1: Includes activities for Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3, mirroring some of the base contract activities but with different quantities.
• Units: Activities are measured in ACRE, JOB, or EACH.

This pricing schedule is critical for bidders to understand the scope of work and associated costs for the forest planting contract. Bidders will use this to prepare their proposals by entering unit prices for each line item, which will then be used to calculate the total bid amount for both the base contract and the option period.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (WD) issued under the Service Contract Act (SCA). It specifies the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing services on federal contracts within the state of Minnesota, specifically for Clay County. The document includes a detailed list of occupations with their corresponding hourly wage rates and outlines required fringe benefits such as Health & Welfare, paid vacation, and holidays.

It also details specific notes regarding Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage), and provides information on hazardous pay differentials, uniform allowances, and the process for requesting additional classifications and wage rates (Standard Form 1444).

This wage determination is crucial for bidders on federal service contracts in Minnesota (Clay County) subject to the Service Contract Act. It establishes the minimum labor costs that must be factored into proposals. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these requirements to be compliant. Key information for bidders includes:

• Minimum Wage Rates: Listed for numerous occupations across various categories (Administrative, Automotive, Food Service, IT, Healthcare, etc.).
• Fringe Benefits: Mandated Health & Welfare rates ($5.55/hour or $5.09/hour under EO 13706), vacation accrual (2 weeks after 1 year, 3 after 5, 4 after 15), and 12 paid holidays.
• Executive Order Compliance: Requirements for paid sick leave (EO 13706) and minimum wage ($13.30/hour or higher from WD, EO 13658).
• Hazardous Pay: Differentials for working with ordnance and explosives.
• Uniform Allowance: Guidelines for furnishing and maintaining uniforms.
• Conformance Process: Procedures for classifying and determining wages for occupations not listed in the determination.

Bidders should carefully review the listed occupations and their corresponding rates and benefits to accurately price their proposals and ensure compliance with federal labor laws.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines a 3-year service contract for planting, monitoring, and maintaining native forest habitat in the Fargo-Moorhead area. The project aims to establish and preserve native forest habitat as environmental mitigation for impacts associated with the Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Area Flood Risk Management Project.

• Base Contract: Covers 165.4 acres, including planting and establishment of native trees, grasses, and forbs on up to 68.8 acres, and invasive species control in approximately 96.5 acres of existing forest preservation areas. Includes 3 years of maintenance and monitoring.

• Option 1: Adds 10.4 acres, with planting on 4.8 acres and invasive species control on 5.6 acres, also including 3 years of maintenance and monitoring.

• Period of Performance: 3 years, starting from contract award (ending December 31, 2028).

• Location: Fargo-Moorhead area, specifically in Cass County, North Dakota, and Clay County, Minnesota.

• Final Vegetation Performance Standards must be met by the completion of Year 3.

• Specific performance standards for seedlings per acre, invasive species stem count, and relative aerial cover of native forbs/grasses and unvegetated areas are detailed for Floodplain Forest, Oak Savanna, Bank Stabilization, and Forest Preservation zones.

• Monitoring includes collecting data on seedling densities, heights, diversity, native/invasive cover, and woody invasive stem densities.

• Submittals: Includes Project Schedule, Safety Plan (EM 385-1-1), Herbicide Plan, Quality Control Plan (QCP), Site Preparation Plan, Planting Plans, Noxious and Invasive Species Control Plan, Maintenance Plan, and Annual Monitoring Reports.

• Contract Administration: Utilizes the Resident Management System (RMS) for information exchange.

• Meetings: Post-Award Conference, Biweekly Progress Meetings, On-Site Meetings, and Annual Monitoring Report Meetings are required.

• Environmental: Compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations, including spill response and permit acquisition (NPDES/NDPDES).

• Safety: Adherence to EM 385-1-1 and OSHA Safety Standards.

• Herbicide Use: Strict adherence to EPA registration labels, specific application restrictions, and licensing requirements for applicators.

• Site Acceptance: Occurs in Year 3 after a mutually agreed-upon site walk-through and correction of any deficiencies.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, identified as W912ES26BA007, is for "FARGO-MOORHEAD FOREST PLANTING." The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is issuing this solicitation for commercial products and commercial services.

• The core service is "Tree Planting - Base" and an optional "Tree Planting - Option."

• Product Service Code (PSC): F005.

• The work will be performed in Minnesota and North Dakota.

• Compliance with EM 385-1-1 (Safety and Health Requirements Manual) is required.

• Contractors must comply with FAR clause 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify Program).

• Security requirements, including AT/OPSEC, are applicable to all contract personnel.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price for both base and option.

• Period of Performance: March 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but NAICS code 115310 (Forestry and Logging Support Activities) has a size standard of $11,500,000.00.

• Offer Due Date: January 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time.

• Bids must be submitted on Standard Form (SF) 1449.

• All or None Basis: Vendors must provide a price for all items to be eligible for award.

• Evaluation will be based on the total price for all items.

• Bid bonds are required (20% of bid price or $3,000,000.00, whichever is less).

• Bidder inquiries must be submitted via ProjNet no later than 10 days prior to bid opening.

• The acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 115310 (Forestry and Logging Support Activities).

• Size Standard: $11,500,000.00.

• The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses by reference, covering various aspects such as labor standards, subcontracting limitations, and cybersecurity.

• Specific clauses related to small business utilization, labor laws, and environmental considerations are included.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document, "Attachment 1: Deliverables," outlines the specific deliverables required under the Fargo-Moorhead Forest Planting Contract #3. It details the schedule, format, and submission requirements for each deliverable.

• Project Schedule: Due within 15 business days of contract award, in Excel or PDF format.
• Safety Plan: Due within 30 business days of contract award, in Excel or PDF format.
• Single Point of Contact (SPOC) Information: Due within 10 business days of contract award, via email.
• Herbicide Plan: Due within 30 days of contract award, in Digital PDF format.
• Material Safety and Product Labels: Due within 30 days of contract award, in Digital PDF format.
• Quality Control Plan: Draft due within 30 days of contract award (Digital MS Word), Final due within 30 days of contract award (Digital PDF).
• Site Preparation Plan: Due within 60 days of contract award, in Digital PDF format.
• Planting Plans: Due within 90 days of contract award, in Digital PDF format.
• Seed Substitutions: Due not later than 30 days prior to seeding, in Digital PDF format.
• Noxious and Invasive Species Control Plan: Due within 30 days of contract award, in Digital PDF format.
• Maintenance Plan: Due within 30 days of contract award, in Digital PDF format.
• Monitoring Reports: Due annually by January 30th, in Digital PDF format.
• Fatigue Management Plan: Due within 30 business days of contract award, in Digital PDF format.

All deliverables are to be submitted to the Contracting Officer via email, with the specified number of copies (typically 1).

This attachment is crucial for bidders to understand the post-award administrative and planning requirements. It clearly defines the timeline and format for submitting essential project documentation, which is necessary for successful contract execution and compliance.