Contract Clauses

The following is an excerpt from a Forest Service contract for tree planting and netting:

Section M—Evaluation Criteria

    1. Organization
      1. Key Personnel
      2. Crew Experience, Number, Size, and Production Rate
      3. Recruiting, Training, Safety Plan*


    2. Record of Past Performance

*(iii) Recruiting, Training, Safety Plan. Describe how you will screen, determine qualifications,and hire employees. Include how crewmembers are trained in the tree care, tree preparation, spot selection, and netting or tubing installation and maintenance. Explain your plan to provide safety to the crew during travel to the site, while on the site, and in the event of an emergency.