1. Statement of Work.pdf

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Statement of Work

Trabuco Aquatic Organism Passage Installation

Contents Project General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

2.0 Location

3.0 Estimated Start Date / Period of Performance

4.0 Drawings and Specifications

5.0 Restrictions on Work

6.0 Camping and Housing

7.0 Required Submittals

Contractor Requirements

8.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

9.0 Government Furnished

10.0 Deliverables / Schedule

11.0 Travel

12.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

13.0 Security Requirements

Access to the premises is restricted to contractor personnel who are directly supporting this project

Project Trabuco Canyon AOP #1

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

Work includes, but is not limited to, mobilization, clearing and grubbing, erosion control, traffic control, constructing temporary traffic bypasses, remove and reset existing gate, bollards, signs, and barriers, structure excavation, disposal of existing concrete ford structure, installation of concrete abutments and foundations, backfill, perform final design including calculations and shop drawings for and installation of superstructure and bearings, stream channel grading, bridge load rating, installation of stream bed material, embankment construction, installation of bridge and approach railing, signage, placement of surface aggregates and asphalt pavement, turf establishment and site restoration, and final as-built drawings.

Demolition work includes, but is not limited to clearing and grubbing, removal of existing gate, bollards, signs, and barriers, structure excavation, and disposal of existing ford structure.

New construction includes, but is not limited to, installation of concrete abutments and foundations, backfill, final design and installation of superstructure and bearings, bridge load rating, stream channel grading, installation of stream bed material, embankment construction, installation of bridge and approach railing, resetting gate, bollards, signs, and barriers, signage, placement of surface aggregates and asphalt pavement, turf establishment and site restoration, and final as-built drawings.

2.0 Location

The Trabuco 1, 2, and 4 project sites are located within the Cleveland NF Trabuco Ranger District on Trabuco Creek Road FSR-6S13 at approximately 2.8, 3.6, and 4.4 miles from the intersection of Trabuco Creek and Trabuco Canyon roads.

33.6744946111, -117.544901757 (Trabuco #1) - This Contract 33.6740497953, -117.532049168 (Trabuco #2) 33.6752221312, -117.518849878 (Trabuco #4) Forest maps are available from the Trabuco Ranger District Office located at 1147 East Sixth Street. Corona CA 92879 or online at Cleveland National Forest - Home (usda.gov).

3.0 Estimated Start Date / Period of Performance

Contract time is 180 days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. The commencement of on-site construction activities is anticipated for spring 2026. Prior to this, the contractor is expected to finalize the necessary design of selected components and procure the requisite materials to facilitate the timely initiation of construction.

4.0 Drawings and Specifications

FP-14 Specifications by Reference.

Drawing TRABUCO CANYON CROSSING #1 RD 6S13 pages 001-012.

Design Notes: see page 2 of 12.

Caltrans Specifications by reference applicable to asphalt.

The requirements contained in these specifications are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract. Forest Service Supplemental Specifications applicable to this contract are attached.

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

5.0 Restrictions on Work

• To the extent possible, construction activities will occur only when the creek is dry, which the District anticipates to be during the proposed construction work window of June 1-November 30.

• Work hours are limited to non-holiday weekdays, Monday – Friday, 0700 – 1900.

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• 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 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.

6.0 Camping and Housing

Government housing is not available.

Camping on Forest Service land by contractors is subject to restrictions concerning the number of individuals, the setup, and the location, and requires prior approval from the District. It is important to note that camping is a privilege, not a right, and permission may be rescinded if the terms of the permit are not adhered to.

7.0 Required Submittals

Specify what type and section of submittals are required example:

Submittals are required by Specifications by reference, including, but not limited to the following:

Before construction starts and fabrication of any load bearing components - bridge girders, bridge railing, tie rods, and bearing pads, submit stamped load rating, design calculations, and shop drawings by contractor’s engineer(s).

Site Specific Safety Plan Traffic Control Plan Hazardous Spill Plan California Contractors State License Board – Proof of Licensure Certifications of Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) plant and Quality Control Engineer and PCI inspection report Certifications of Independent licensed Professional Engineer along with certification, testing and inspection report Precast Prestressed Concrete Structural Members – Shop Drawings and Certifications, Materials and Methods Bridge Railing – Shop Drawings and Materials Object Markers – Materials As-built drawings

Contractor Requirements

8.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

• The contractor shall have a current California State License for work under this contract or shall sub-contract the work to a contractor with an appropriate California classification and provide license information.

• Perform work per Plans, Specifications, and Manufacturer Guidelines.

• The contractor is responsible for matching the existing road surface, the surrounding landscape, and other improvements with smooth transitions and shall avoid any abrupt or apparent changes in grade or cross-slope to the satisfaction of the C.O. Costs associated with this work are incidental to other items.

• The contractor is responsible for the protection of all existing monuments and other survey markers. Any markers destroyed during construction shall be replaced at the contractor’s expense.

• Staging areas for equipment and/or material storage shall be allowed only within the limits of disturbance and in areas approved by the C.O.

• Construction waste shall be legally disposed of off Forest Service lands, cost is incidental.

• The contractor is responsible for restrooms, water, and electricity.

• The contractor is responsible maintenance of Forest Service access road to the site for their use. Roads to the site will be cleared and in passable condition prior to commencement of contractor’s construction.

• Off-highway and oversize/overweight vehicle/equipment require permit from Forest Service regional Bridge

Engineer prior to crossing two existing bridges on the forest. Permits if required on public roads are the contractor’s responsibility.

• Working Ev days, certain fire risk activities such as welding as defined in Fire Plan, require approval in advance from the District.

• All equipment shall arrive on site washed and free of visible soil, debris, and organic matter. All equipment will be inspected and approved by the C.O. prior to unloading on the forest.

• The contractor is responsible for verifying the location and protecting in place any and all utilities.

• The removal of the crossing and construction of the new bridge at Los Alamos Creek is expected to take six months. To the extent possible, construction activities will occur only when the creek is dry, which the District anticipates to be during the proposed construction work window of June 1-November 30.

• Proposed Best Management Practices (BMPs) from the 2000, or the latest version of, Forest Service BMP Handbook (Appendix B), standards, guides, and the project design standards developed to minimize effects to fisheries resources are designed to accommodate site-specific conditions (USFS BA 2011). The project will follow BMPs for road and crossing construction (USFS EA 2011) and would be in accordance with Caltrans Storm Water Quality Handbook, Construction Site Best Management Practices Manual (November 2000). Specifically, the USFS requires all construction equipment cleaned prior to mobilized to minimize the spread of non-invasive species in accordance with NS-8 Vehicle and Equipment Cleaning, Caltrans Storm Water Quality handbooks, Construction Site Best Management Practices Manual. Additionally, exclusion fencing will be established around the work site to protect sensitive species.

• Stream simulation is implemented to ensure that the design of the stream channel shape and gradient at the crossing is similar to the natural channel structure occurring along typical unmodified segments of the stream.

Design of the crossing using stream simulation will avoid and minimize the adverse effects of temporary changes in channel morphology and hydraulics. Stream simulation will be used for planning maintenance or restoration of natural channel shape, substrate, and function.

• In-channel work to remove the crossings will disturb vegetation. All disturbed areas—including equipment storage and staging areas, disturbed stream banks, and spoils disposal sites—would be revegetated with native grass, forbs, and tree species immediately after project construction (USFS EA 2011).

• A water pollution control plan will be implemented to maintain water quality at pre-construction levels downstream of the crossing (USFS EA 2011). Specifically, permanent and temporary spoils would be stored in a manner to prevent sediment delivery to any watercourse during and after project construction.

9.0 Government Furnished

Geotechnical report and information/digital data needed to assist with construction staking.

10.0 Deliverables / Schedule

The Contractor shall keep detailed records and as-builts showing all modifications made to the plans. These records and as-builts shall be provided to the C.O. upon project completion.

11.0 Travel

No additional payment will be made to the contractor for any travel incurred while being on the site for the duration of the project. This includes any pre-bid, pre-construction, or field observation meetings. The contractor's travel and lodging expenses are encompassed within the mobilization and overhead costs.

12.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

The project superintendent must be present on-site at all times. They shall possess a comprehensive understanding of the contract, drawings, and specifications, and demonstrate proficiency in the English language.

The Contractor shall have key personnel that meet the following:

1. Capability in the same or similar key personnel positions on successful relevant projects of similar scope and magnitude to this solicitation;

2. Strong technical knowledge and skill required for this solicitation;

3. Effective problem solving, communication, coordination, and organization that present lower levels of risk and will be more favorably rated; and

4. Capacity for key personnel to focus on the project. Those not demonstrating these attributes present higher levels of risk and will be less favorably rated.

13.0 Security Requirements

Access to the premises is restricted to contractor personnel who are directly supporting this project.