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US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Statement of Work

Disaster, Bush Loop Accessible Paved Trail Reconstruction

Contents Project General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

2.0 Background

3.0 Location

4.0 Estimated Start Date / Period of Performance

5.0 Drawings and Specifications

6.0 Restrictions on Work

7.0 Camping and Housing

8.0 Required Submittals

Contractor Requirements

9.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

Project Disaster, Bush Loop Accessible Paved Trail Reconstruction

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

Furnish all labor, equipment, and material to accomplish the Work under this contract. Work includes reconstruction of

0.46 miles of handicapped accessible paved trail in a sensitive giant sequoia grove environment. Work includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Minor vegetation trimming/clearing as needed for trail reconstruction (incidental)

• Demolition/removal of plastic edge boards with stakes from both sides of the trail and geogrid reinforcement from one 50’ section of trail.

• Reconstruction of the trail from 5’ wide to 6’ wide on the existing alignment; grinding/pulverization of the existing

Natural Paved surface material; and recompaction as base for the new paved trail.

• Repaving the trail 6’ wide and 3” thick with hot mix asphalt.

• Placement of asphalt berm on both sides of the trail for the full length of the trail.

• Replacement of seven plastic arch pipes with corrugated metal pipe arches, including removal of existing pipes and reconstruction of rock head walls at inlets and outlets of pipe arches.

• Seal coating of asphalt paved trail including berms.

• Pave with hot mix asphalt one accessible parking space at the entrance to the trail, including minor earthwork and subgrade compaction; install accessible parking sign with post.

2.0 Background

The Bush Loop Paved Accessible Trail in the Freeman Giant Sequoia Grove burned in September 2020 in the Castle Fire.

Damage includes melting of the plastic edge treatment along the accessible trail and melting of five culvert arch pipes passing under the trail for drainage. The hardened surface of the trail (fine aggregate with natural binder material) is also deteriorated. Repave the trail with regular asphalt pavement and place an asphalt berm, install new culverts, seal coat

3.0 Location

Project location is in the State of California, County of Tulare, Sequoia National Forest, as described below. The trailhead is located at the end of FS road 20S78 Freeman Creek Grove, coordinates 36.149480,-118.5005767

The Bush Loop Accessible trail is located off FS Road 22S82 Lloyd Meadow Road at the end of FS road 20S78 Freeman Creek Grove Road north of the community of Johnsondale on the Western Divide Ranger District of the Sequoia National Forest/Giant Sequoia National Monument. From Kernville, follow Sierra Way/Mountain Highway 99 north along the Kern River for approximately 20 miles and continue another 4 miles on Mtn 99 to Johnsondale. Shortly after passing Johnsondale, turn right on FS Rd 22S82 and continue for approximately 18 miles; then left on FS Rd 20S78 for approximately 1 mile to the trailhead parking lot. The project is located at Township 20 South, Range 32 East, and in the Southeast ¼ of section 28.

The project is also accessible from the Porterville area by traveling through California Hot Springs and Mountain Hwy 50 over Parker Pass to Johnsondale.

4.0 Estimated Start Date / Period of Performance

Estimated start work date is September, 2025. The contract time will be 90 days from the Notice to Proceed. Contract time includes delays for weather; locating and transporting supplies and materials; and final site cleanup.

5.0 Drawings and Specifications

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

FP-14 Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, with special project specifications apply.

6.0 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.

• 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 of 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.

7.0 Camping and Housing

Contractor may use a self-contained travel trailer or recreational vehicle to camp on National Forest System lands near the project site subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer. All waste material must be transported off-site to a station equipped to handle such waste.

8.0 Required Submittals

Section 011900 – Mobilization Section 013300 – Submittal Procedures Section 024100 – Waste Material Disposal Section 033000 – Cast In Place Concrete Section 033020 – Concrete from Packaged Dry Mix for Minor Structures Section 312225 – Excavation & Embankment Section 331113 – Potable Water Supply Wells Section331415 – Site Water Distribution Piping

Contractor Requirements

9.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

The Contractor shall provide everything--including, but not limited to, all equipment, supplies, transportation, labor, and supervision--necessary to complete the project, except for that which the contract clearly states is to be furnished by the Government.

Work may be performed at any time during the period of the contract, except as outlined here. Nothing in this part shall be construed to take away any of the Government's rights under the Suspension of Work Clause (52.242-14).

Restrictions are as follows:

• The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) two weeks (minimum) prior to the expected delivery date.

• 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.

• The Contractor and Contractor’s employees will not be permitted to have dogs or other pets on the project site at any time.

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

• Contractor’s equipment shall be inspected for weeds and comply with the fire plan prior to use on the job site by the

COR.

• The Contractor is responsible for the Security of their tools and equipment at all times during the project.

• All trash and loose materials shall be secured every day by the Contractor.

• The Contractor is responsible for removal and disposal of all excavated dirt and shall not leave excavated dirt scattered all over the site after installing the vault toilet buildings, unless approved by the COR.

• 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.

• All motorized equipment shall be provided with key locks or other devices to render them inoperable when the Contractor is not on site.

• The Contractor shall provide bear proof trash receptacles for construction and employee waste.

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

• The Contractor is responsible for installing sediment control devices such as straw wattles to prevent sediment runoff to nearby areas.

• All construction debris remains the property of the Contractor and shall be properly disposed of off National Forest Land.

• Highway Permits. Contractor is responsible for securing any overload or over width limit permits required for the transport of materials or equipment to the project site. The Contractor is responsible for conducting a thorough reconnaissance of all routes leading to the site.

• Burning Permits. Contractor is subject to all rules and regulations governing the on site burning of slash and other debris. Contractor shall obtain a burning permit from the jurisdiction having control over burning. The Contractor shall comply with Fire Plan for Construction and Service Contracts included in the Contract.