1. SOW - 23N60.pdf

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Statement of Work

23N60 3.2 ERFO MSE Wall

Project 22N94 ERFO Paving

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

The Contractor shall furnish all equipment and personnel necessary to install Welded Wire Wall as shown on drawings. Work includes setting control for placement of MSE Weld Wire Faced Wall at the elevation shown on drawings, excavating and stock piling material from road way to depth required, install Erosion Control containment, install Mechanically Stabilized Earth Wall Wire Faced to depth and length as shown on drawings and to manufacture specification, place class 1 Riprap in face of Welded Wire Wall, install Geo-composite drain on back slope of cutbank, install HDPE double wall 6” Underdrain with 8” CMP Culvert outlet drain as shown on drawings, and place 4” of compacted 3/4 “ Base Rock over disturbed area in travel way

1.1 Mobilization

Includes mobilization and demobilization to and from the project location. This item also includes fire protection, equipment cleaning, and other incidentals.

2.0 Background

The project area received a significant amount of rainfall in Fall/Winter 2024, with the area receiving 2”-4” locally daily. The precipitation caused debris flows and erosion in the North Complex fire scar which caused a small slump diverting runoff across the road section and eroding the shoulder and cause the shoulder to fail along this road section.

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

• Excavate repair site to suitable base elevation

• Prepare a base for and construct the new MSE structure as shown in the drawings, including the installation of the lower and upper drain system.

• Place and compact suitable fill over the MSE structure to the appropriate level for reconstruction of road travel way.

• Place and compact a six-inch course of aggregate base for the final road surface course.

• Traffic control for public access and administrative travel.

4.0 Project Location

The project is located on the Feather River Ranger District of the Plumas National Forest, California. FSR 23N60 runs along Mable Creek. The road intersects with Butte County Road 27562 approximately 8 miles east of the community of Brush Creek, CA. Access from the east (Quincy) is via PC 423 & 414 at Haskins Vally, CA to Bucks Lake then to 4-Trees down Butte County 27562 to FSR 23N60.

The project location is:

Survey Location: T21N, R7E, Sec. 5, NE ¼ GPS location: 39.765426, -121.276209

5.0 Government Furnished

There are no Government Furnished items.

6.0 Estimated Start Date/Period of Performance

Estimated Start Date: September is 2025. The period of performance is 90 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed is issued.

7.0 Restrictions on Work

• Work hours are limited to non-holiday weekdays, Monday – Friday, 0700 – 1900. Work site much be clear by noon the Friday before a Monday holiday.

• In accordance with the fire plan, if included in Section J.

• When the Contracting Officer (or designated representative) determines that adverse weather has made access too dangerous or that continued vehicular travel would cause unacceptable road damage.

• For sites requiring archaeology monitoring, contractor must notify COR at least 24 hours prior to any ground disturbing activities and no ground disturbing activities may occur without a Forest Service archaeologist on site.

• When the Contracting Officer or designated representative determines that work must stop due to the presence of archaeological artifacts.

• Contractor is responsible for the security of their tools and equipment at all times.

• Contractor is responsible for removal and disposal all excavated dirt and shall not leave excavated dirt scattered over the site, unless approved by the COR.

• All trash and loose materials shall be secured by the contractor daily.

• The Contractor is responsible for installing sediment control devices, such as straw wattles, to prevent sediment runoff to nearby areas. Excavation work shall not commence until sediment control devices have been installed and approved by the COR.

• The Contractor shall not use Government trash facilities without the COR’S approval.

• All construction debris remains the property of the Contractor and shall be properly disposed of off

National Forest Land.

• The contractor will be able to utilize the Forest Service Roads; however, the Contractor will be responsible for any damage to the roads due to construction activities. The contractor shall be responsible for obtaining permission to use all other roads and staging areas.

8.0 Camping and Housing

Camping is not permitted in US Forest Service campgrounds. Contractor [ ] will [X] will not be permitted to camp elsewhere on US Forest Service land. Camping on Forest Service land is not a right.

9.0 Required Submittals

Submittals for this project include, but are not limited to:

o Bonds:

o Bid Bond o Performance Bond o Payment Bond o Materials Approval, Slips, Testing :

o Material: Approval of all materials o Section 25501 – MSE Wire Wall Materials o Section 60501 – Geocomposite Underdrain System o Site Safety Plan:

o Safety Plan Submission: A detailed plan outlining safety measures and protocols to be followed on- site.

o Proposed Project schedule / Plan / Project Updates Weekly:

o Defining the responsibilities, timeline, risks and milestones of contract objectives.

o Weekly Progress Reports: Regular updates on the project's status, including completed work, upcoming tasks, and any issues encountered.

o Schedule Updates: Revised project schedules reflecting any changes or delays.

10.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

The Contractor shall possess all necessary licenses required by the State of California to perform road repair work under this contract. Furthermore, the Contractor is responsible for obtaining any necessary permits prior to commencing work, ensuring compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.

11.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

Contractor’s representative or work site superintendent is a required key personnel. Must be present at all times when the sub-contractor(s) and/or contractor’s employees are working on the site and when the contractor is not present.

Must have experience in projects with similar levels of deliverables, complexity, and value. The government reserves the right to deny or accept this personnel after reviewing their qualifications