1. SOW.pdf

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Statement of Work

22N94 ERFO Paving

Contents Project General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

1.1 Mobilization

2.0 Background

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

4.0 Project Location

5.0 Government Furnished

6.0 Estimated Start Date/Period of Performance

7.0 Drawings and Specifications

8.0 Restrictions on Work

9.0 Camping and Housing

11.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

Project 22N94 ERFO Paving

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

The Contractor shall furnish all equipment, material, and personnel necessary to furnish, deliver and apply 2” compacted TYPE II hot-mix asphalt concrete on travel way.

Work includes preparing existing aggregate base subgrade for paving, supplying material to apply 2” compacted asphalt concrete on various width of travel way (16 feet to 20 feet) on 1.2 miles of forest road, contractor shall roll hot-mix asphalt concrete surface to provide a smooth, compacted travel way.

1.1 Mobilization

Includes mobilization and demobilization to and from the project locations. This item also includes fire protection, equipment cleaning, movement of boulders, permits, and other incidentals.

2.0 Background

During the Fall and Winter of 2025, the project area experienced substantial rainfall, with local precipitation levels ranging from 2 to 4 inches daily. This significant precipitation resulted in debris flows and erosion within the North Complex fire scar, leading to multiple road failures along the specified road section.

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

• Finish and compact aggregate subgrade to ensure the surface is acceptable for paving.

• Supply, Deliver and Apply 2” of compacted TYPE II hot-mix asphalt concrete to 1.2 miles of travel way ensuring a smooth travel surface

4.0 Project Location

The project is located on the Feather River Ranger District of the Plumas National Forest, California. FSR 22N94 intersects with FSR 22N27, travel 7 miles east of the community of Feather Falls, CA.

Access from Oroville, CA travel east on SR162 to the intersection of Forbestown Road, turn right onto Butte County Road 275811 travel 7 miles to intersection of Lumpkin Ridge Road, Butte County Road 27672. Turn left on to BC 27672 travel to the community of Feather Falls, turn right on FSR 22N27 travel east for 7 miles to intersection of FSR 22N94, turn left on FSR 22N94 travel 3.9 miles to project.

Access from the east (Quincy) is via PC 511 to intersection of PC 514 near the town of La Porte, CA. Turn right on PC514 travel to Little Grass Vally Reservoir Dam, cross travel to intersection of FSR 22N94 turn left, travel to intersection of FSR 22N27. Travel on west FSR 22N27 to the intersection of FSR 22N94, turn right travel 3.9 miles on FSR 22N94 to project.

The project location is:

Beginning: Ending:

Survey Location: T21N, R7E, Sec. 21, SE 1/2 T21N, R7E, Sec. 16, N ½ GPS location: 39.398404, -121.1642227 39.394804, -121.164227

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 120 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed is issued.

7.0 Drawings and Specifications

Refer to “Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects” FP-14.

[X] Construction Standard Institute (CSI) specifications These specifications are physically incorporated in the solicitation.

8.0 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.

9.0 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.

10.0 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 and Slips:

o Material: Approval of all materials o Material Delivery Tickets: Documentation of materials delivered to the site, including quantities and specifications.

o Material Certification: Certification that materials meet the specified standards and requirements.

o Testing:

o Material Testing Reports: Results from testing materials to ensure compliance with project specifications.

o Quality Assurance Testing: Documentation of tests conducted to verify the quality of work and materials.

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.

o Traffic Control Plan:

11.0 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.

12.0 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. A resume of this key personnel shall be provided for review to the government before work starts. The government reserves the right to deny or accept this personnel after reviewing their qualifications