1. Statement of Work.pdf

SECTION C – STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 Description and Scope

The project consists of repairs and improvements to 4 potable water systems and to construct a fence on the San Bernardino National Forest (as outlined in the Schedule of Items). Work related to the project includes but not limited to:

Lake Fulmor

• Trenching and Excavation to expose and bury piping.

• Water Distribution line replacement

• Inline valve installation

• Connect to existing system

Marion Mountian/Fern

• Excavation to expose and bury piping.

• Repairs of leaking piping in approximately 3’x3’ area between the Tank and valve boxes.

Big Bear Well

• Excavation to expose and bury piping.

• Inline valve replacement

• One valve is already exposed and replacement will be government provided

• Other valve needs to be exposed and size confirmed before it is purchased by contractor

Falls Picnic Well

• Water Well repair- raise well head to 24” above ground level and 18” above new well box floor level. Add new coffin style well cap.

• Non-structural concrete- clean up and repour well box floor

Option -Applewhite

• Install 8 ft tall chain-link fence enclosure and vehicle gate

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, testing, non-personal services, and all incidental items necessary to perform the project as described in this Statement of Work.

All work will be performed in accordance with contract and applicable regulatory – federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances – requirements. All work shall be done in accordance with applicable Specifications and Industry Standards. Where one or more of these conflict, the most stringent shall apply to the prosecution of work.

C.2 Project Location

National Forest San Bernardino Ranger District Front Country, Mountian Top, San Jacinto County San Bernardino, Riverside

The project is spread across the San Bernardino National Forest, in San Bernardino andd Riverside counties

MAP. Project Vicinity Map included with 3. Project Drawings. Refer to Section J.

C.3 Period of Performance

The project contract duration is estimated to have a period of performance [POP] of 90 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed [NTP]. Period of Performance includes time to procure long-lead time items such as the precast concrete comfort stations (toilets).

C.4 Specifications, Drawings, and other Exhibits

A. Contract Specifications 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 323113 – Chain Link Fences and Gates Section 331113 – Potable Water Supply Wells Section331415 – Site Water Distribution Piping

The requirements contained in these listed specifications are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

Note that the specification list includes the major specifications applicable to this project. Other specifications referred to within these specifications (even though not specifically listed herein) are also fully applicable to this request for proposals and any resultant contract.

B. Drawings-Plans

Includes as attachment 3. Project Drawings. Refer to Section J.

C.5 Submittals

Refer to Specification Section 0133000 “Submittal Procedures” for a comprehensive list of submittals required for this project, including timeframe for when individual submittals shall be sent for approval.

Performance and Payment Bonds are required post-award and prior to the issuance of the NTP.

C.5.1 Safety Plan Prior to starting any work on this project, the Contractor shall develop and submit to a SAFETY PLAN to the Government (Contracting Officer). The Safety Plan shall adhere to all State or Federal OSHA regulations with the more stringent taking precedent. The Safety Plan shall also include a description for all flagging, signage and other means to ensure the safety of employees and traffic around the Project Sites.

Contractor is responsible for protecting workers from injury. Refer to FAR Clause 52.236-13, Accident Prevention, for full text.

The Safety Plan/job-specific hazard analysis shall that address and conform to the requirements of 29 CFR 1910 and 1926 and FAR Clause 52.236-13, Accident Prevention, included herein. Appropriate actions shall be taken by the Contractor to implement this plan during performance and to take any and all other necessary steps to mitigate the dangers from hazards.

C.5.2 Traffic Control and Maintenance.

The contractor shall be responsible for collaborating and accomodating emergency/fire traffic during construction operations. No road closures should be necessary. However, road hazards should still be considered.

NOTE. There are no load restricted bridges identified along the main haul routes or within the project area.

C.5.3 Hazardous Spill Prevention Plan If the total oil or oil products storage exceeds 1,320 gallons or if any single container exceeds a capacity of 660 gallons, the Contractor shall prepare and implement a Spill Prevention and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan. Such plan shall meet applicable EPA requirements (40 CFR 112), including certification by a registered professional engineer. The Contractor under the direction of the Contracting Officer, or in the absence of said officer, acting independently, shall immediately take action to contain and clean up, without expense to the Government, all petroleum products spills on or in the vicinity of the project which are caused by the Contractor's employees directly or indirectly as a result of contract operations.

The Contractor may be held liable for all damages and costs of additional labor, subsistence, equipment, supplies, and transportation deemed necessary by the Government for the containment and clean up of petroleum products spills caused by Contractor's employees or resulting from contract operations. The Contractor shall immediately report all petroleum products spills to the Contracting Officer.

C.6 Equipment and Materials

All equipment shall be suitable for the purpose intended and shall meet all requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and the fire plan outlined in Section J. The Contracting Officer may order the removal or require the replacement of any unsatisfactory equipment.

All vehicles and machinery operating on or from the traveled way or road shoulder shall have flashing lights or rotary beacons operated continuously while work is in progress. All equipment shall be equipped with a standard slow-moving vehicle emblem. Truck headlights shall be on while operated. Backup warning devices shall be required on self-propelled equipment in excess of 8,000 pounds gross vehicular weight. Vehicles and machinery not currently used in maintenance operation shall be parked off the traveled way at the approved location to minimize interference with normal use of the road.

C.6.1 Equipment Cleaning & Weed-Free Certification

To prevent the introduction of seeds of noxious weeds onto National Forest land, the Contractor shall ensure all equipment moved onto National Forest land is free of soil, seeds, vegatative matter or other debris that could contain or hold seeds. Contractor shall employ whatever cleaning methods necessary to ensure compliance with this provision, and shall notify the Forest Service prior to moving each piece of equipment onto National Forest land. Upon request of Forest Service, arrangements will be made for Forest Service to inspect each piece of equipment prior to being moved onto National Forest land. If the project area is known to contain noxious weeds, the equipment shall be cleaned before moving to other Forest Service system lands which do not contain noxious weeds.

If operating in areas known to contain noxious weeds, the contractor shall ensure that prior to moving from one on-forest location to another part of the project area, all off-road equipment is free of soil, seeds, vegetative matter, or other debris that could contain or hold seeds. Contractor shall certify in writing to the Contracting Officer that off-road equipment is free of noxious weeds prior to each start-up of operations and for subsequent moves of equipment to other project areas. Measures taken to ensure that off-road equipment is free of noxious weeds will be identified. “Off-road equipment” includes all equipment operating off paved roadways. A Current list of noxious weeks of concern to Forest Service is available at the Forest Supervisor’s office. Contractor shall employ whatever cleaning methods are necessary to ensure that off-road equipment is free of noxious weeds. Equipment shall be considered free of soil, seeds, and other such debris when a visual inspection does not disclose such material. Disassembly of equipment components or specialized inspection tools is not required.

Contractor shall notify Forest Service at least 24 hours prior to beginning of work in area designated as a noxious weed area, unless otherwise approved by CO. Notification shall include the location of the equipment’s most recent operations. If the prior location of the off-road equipment cannot be identified, Forest Service may assume that it was infested with noxious weed seeds. Upon request by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor must make arrangement for inspection of each piece of off-road equipment prior to it being placed into service. If Contractor desires to clean off-road equipment on National Forest land, such as at the end of a project or prior to moving to a new unit that is free from noxious weeds, Contractor and Contracting Officer shall agree on methods of cleaning, locations for the cleaning, and control of off-site impacts, if any. New infestations of noxious weeds within the project area or on the haul route, shall be promptly reported by the Contractor or Forest Service.

All off-road equipment used on this project shall be washed before moving into the project area so that the equipment is free of soil, seeds, vegetative material, or other debris that could contain or hold seeds of noxious weeds. “Off-road equipment” includes all logging and construction equipment and such brushing equipment as brush hogs, masticators, and chippers; it does not include log trucks, chip vans, service vehicles, water trucks, pickup trucks, and similar vehicles not intended for off-road use.

Contractor shall clean all vehicles and equipment before entry into Forest Service-administered lands unless Forest Service waives the cleaning requirement in writing. Thereafter, all vehicles and equipment that leave the district must be cleaned prior to their reentry unless waived by the Forest Service. All cleaning of vehicles or equipment shall be done at sites agreed to by Forest Service and the Contractor.

Forest Service shall inspect all equipment prior to entry, as appropriate and determined necessary.

Cleaning shall include the removal of soil by steam cleaning or use of high-pressure water spray.

Equipment will be considered clean when visual inspection does not reveal soil, seeds, plant material, or other such debris. Disassembly of equipment components or specialized inspection equipment is not required. Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer at least five days in advance of moving equipment in so that arrangements can be made for inspection.

All heavy equipment shall be cleaned and thoroughly inspected prior to mobilization to the work site.

Once on site all equipment shall be inspected daily and all visible oil, grease, and hydraulic fluid will be removed. Needed repairs will be implemented immediately before resuming work.

All materials assigned to this project shall be weed-free certified, including soils and aggregate.

C.6.2 Storage

The contractor’s material and equipment storage site shall be determined at the pre-construction meeting. The area shall be kept clean and free of litter.

The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Government is not responsible for loss of or damage to materials or supplies stored on-site during performance of this contract.

C.6.3 Loss, Damage, or Destruction.

Equipment Furnished with Operator. The Government shall not be liable for loss, damage, or destruction of equipment furnished under this contract except for such loss, damage, or destruction resulting from the negligent or wrongful act(s) of Government employee(s) while acting within the scope of their employment.

Other. Even though this contract may provide for performing services at the direction of Government personnel, the contract is not for personal services, and neither the Contractor nor his or her personnel are Government employees. The Government assumes no liability for injury occurring to Contractor personnel or to third parties, or for loss, damage, or destruction involving third parties' property as a result of the Contractor's operation. Except that the Government is liable for such loss, damage, or destruction resulting from the negligent or wrongful act(s) of Government employee(s) acting within the scope of their employment.

C.7 LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION

The Contractor shall give attention to the effect of contract operation upon the lanscape, shall take care to maintain natural surroundings undamaged, and shall conduct the work at all times in compliance with the following requirements.

A. The Contractor shall confine operations to within clearing limits or other areas designated in contract documents, and prevent the depositing of rocks, excavated materials, stumps, or other debris outside of these limits. Material which falls outside of these limits shall be retrieved, disposed of, or incorporated in the work as directed by the Contracting Officer, and damage to vegetation or structures outside the clearing limits shall repaired as directed by the Contracting Officer.

B. Operations shall be scheduled and conducted to minimize erosion of soils and to prevent silting and muddying of streams, rivers, irrigation systems and impoundments (lakes, reservoirs, etc.)

C. Pollutants such as fuels, lubricants, bitumen, raw sewage, and other harmful materials shall not be discharged into or near rivers, streams, and impoundments or into natural or manmade channels leading thereto. Wash water or waste from concrete or aggregate operations shall not be allowed to enter live streams prior to treatment by filtration, settling, or other means sufficient to reduce the sediment content to not more than that of the stream into which it is discharged.

D. Mechanized equipment shall not be operated in live streams without written approval by the Contracting Officer.

E. Prevention of Oil Spills – If the Contractor maintains storage facilities for oil or oil products on project Area, appropriate preventive measures shall be taken to insure that any spill of such oil or oil products does not enter any stream or other waters of the United States or any of the individual States.

F. If the total oil or oil products storage exceeds 1320 gallons or if any single container exceeds a capacity of 660 gallons, the Contractor shall prepare a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan. Such plan shall meet applicable EPA requirements (40 CFR

112) including certification by a registered professional engineer.

C.8 SPECIAL CONDITIONS OR RESTRICTIONS AFFECTING THE WORK

C.8.1 Local Disposal Site

Excess or unsuitable material excavated can be disposed at locations identfied by the COR in the field.

C.8.2 Fire Prevention Contractor Responsibility

Per the FIRE PLAN. Included as Attachment 5. Refer to Section J.

C.8.3 Existing Physical Conditions The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations and surveys performed by the Government. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to verify all dimensions and conditions related to this project/contract before proceeding with the work. All dimensions must be verified and/or determined in the field. Protect all improvements including existing culverts, signs, and roadway from damage during construction.

C.8.4 Weather. Low temperatures at the project site range from temperatures of less than 40 ºF from December to February to lows of 60 ºF from June and September. High temperatures range from mid-to upper-50 ºF from December to February to over 90 ºF in July and August. The annual precipitation at the project site is approximately 12 inches per year including snow fall. Winter snowstorms and freezing temperatures can occur during the winter months that result in a conditions not being optimal to work for a length of time. Icy conditions on local roads and highways can occur during the fall, winter and spring. Highway curves in shaded areas will remain covered with ice or frost for weeks.

C8.5 Adverse Weather. When the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative [COR] determines that adverse weather has made access too dangerous or that continued vehicular travel would cause unacceptable damage.

Weather conditions suitable for road access are normally expected throughout the year. However, periods of rainfall during the winter months can be expected. These rainfalls can be heavy at times and can cause rock falls within the project area and along the road leading to the project area.

C.8.6 Hours of Operation / Work Hour Limits.

Construction activity / contractor’s hours of operation may be performed Monday through Friday. No work will be allowed on weekends or federal holidays without written approval to the COR and CO. A 7-day advance on requests for weekend work is required. Pets are not allowed on the project site at any time.

C.8.7 Permits, Notifications, and Approvals.

The Contractor shall apply for and obtain all required permits and approvals from state or local authorities having jurisdiction over the work to be performed under this Statement of Work and associated task order award.

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. Will not be issued by the Forest Service for this project.

Environmental Permits. Contractor is responsible for obtaning the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit No. CAS000002, for discharges of storm water runoff associated with Construction Activities.

All permitting with the US Army Corps of Engineering shall be obtained by the Forest Service prior to contract award.

C.8.8 Archaelogical or Historical Sites

Location of known archaeological, historic, or pre-historic materials--such as Amerind artifacts and/or historic mining, logging, or fur trapping remains protected by the American Antiquities Act (l6 USC 433)--will be identified for the contractor before work commences.

C.8.9 Project Site Clean-up

Project site cleanup includes the removal and proper disposal of all construction trash, debris, and residue off of National Forest Land.

All spills of petroleum products including leak spots from parked vehicles shall be removed and properly disposed according to all Local, State, and Federal rules, regulations, and laws governing such disposal.

During the work, the Contractor is required to furnish dumpsters or other trash receptacles and to empty such containers either as they become full or weekly, whichever is more frequent. The Contractor shall not place materials of any kind into private or Government trash bins or dumpsters.

All non-salvageable items and trash shall be hauled off the grounds and disposed of in accordance with applicable state and local regulations. Items shall be transported in tarp-covered and closed vehicles.

C.8.10 Other / General.

Government-Furnished Items. Upon issuance of the NTP, the Forest Service shall send to the Contractor all the government provided materials, specifically the valve that was already purchased for the Big Bear system. Refer to specifications for details.

Water. Water will be accesible on each site. However, due to work being performed, water may not be potable.

Toilets. No toilet or shower facilities are available on site. Contractor shall provide toilet facilities for its employees.

Camping. No onsite camping shall be permited for this project.

Site Security. Contractor is responsible for the Contractor's equipment and materials supplied to the site. All equipment not equipped with a key lock system shall be secured in such a manner as to make it inoperable to the average person at the end of each working day. All hand tools and other equipment shall be secured at the end of each working day. On Fridays all construction debris, trash, and refuse shall be properly stored in dumpsters or trash bins or removed from the site.

Protection of Resources. Contractor shall thoroughly clean all equipment prior to delivery to the project site to remove weeds, mud, grease and oil buildup from the tires, wheels, tracks, engines and engine compartments, and other surfaces. Spills of petroleum products and other hazardous substances shall be reported, contained, and removed in accordance with all applicable rules, regulations and laws.

Contractor shall submit a project spill response plan at the pre-work meeting for review by the Contracting Officer.

Protection of Existing Improvements. Contractor shall repair any roads damaged by their operations in accordance with FAR 52.236-9, and at the direction of the Contracting Officer.

Safety, Emergency Communications and Evacuation. Contractor is responsible for the safety of the Contractor's employees including Subcontractors employees, Government employees associated with the project, and any visitors to the site both Government and private. The Contractor shall submit a project safety plan to the Contracting Officer for review prior to commencement of Work. The project safety plan shall comply with the appropriate California OSHA and Federal OSHA rules and regulations and must include a medical evacuation and emergency communications plan.

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