1. Statement Of Work.pdf

US Department of Agriculture

Statement of Work

Groveland Storm Damage Repair

Stanislaus National Forest

Groveland Ranger District

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

10.0 Government Furnished

11.0 Deliverables / Schedule

12.0 Travel

13.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

Project Groveland Storm Damage Repair

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

This project will repair landslides on two Forest roads near Harden Flat, CA. There are two sites on 2S30 (Crocker Ridge Road) and one site on 1S03 (Sawmill Mountain Road). Work consists of construction of reinforced soil fills, re-establishment of the road prism, and resurfacing of the road to match existing surface type. It also includes ancillary work such as vegetation clearing, construction of drainage systems and erosion control within the repair areas.

2.0 Background

During the Winter and Spring of 2023, the Groveland Ranger District on the Stanislaus National Forest sustained significant damage to multiple roads. Road failures occurred at two sites on 2S30 (Crocker Ridge Road) and 1S03 (Sawmill Mountain Road) and were determined to be eligible for Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads (ERFO) funding from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Repair of these two sites will be completed through this project.

3.0 Location

This project is located on the Groveland Ranger District of the Stanislaus National Forest, within Tuolumne County, California. From the Groveland Ranger district office, turn right on CA-120, towards Yosemite National Park. Continue approximately 9 miles. FSR 1S03 Sawmill Mountain Road will be on the left. The site on Sawmill Mountain Road is located at MP 10.9. To reach Crocker Ridge Road, continue on CA-120 for approximately 5.5 miles. Turn right onto Hardin Flat Road, continue for 0.3 miles. Turn left to stay on Hardin Flat Road, after approximately 0.1 miles, Hardin Flat Road turns right and becomes FSR 2S30 Crocker Ridge Road. The first site is located at MP 2.16 and second site at MP

6.82. Crocker Ridge Road is currently not open to motorized vehicles, nor maintained for vehicle travel, these sites may be reached on foot or non-motorized vehicles. There may be rockfall and/or downed trees in the roadway. The Sawmill Mountain Road site is reachable by motorized vehicle. Other seasonal use restrictions may be in place, refer to STF Forest Orders for the most up-to-date information.

4.0 Estimated Start Date/Period of Performance

Estimated Start Date: Notice to proceed shall be issued no later than 15 calendar days after contract award – Estimated Date of February 2026

Period of Performance: 250 calendar days

Limited Operating Periods: All three sites are subject to a mandatory non-operation period due to botany restrictions from March 1 to July 9. Additionally, one site has an extended restriction from December 1 to August 15. If a culvert is removed, it must be replaced within the same season. Specifically, at the site located on 1S03, Sawmill Mountain Road, no ground-disturbing activities are permitted between December 1 and August 15.

5.0 Drawings and Specifications

- Project Plans o Groveland Storm Damage Repair

- Specifications o Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-14

(https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/specs/fp-14.pdf) o Forest Service Supplemental Specifications

- National Best Management Practices for Water Quality Management on National Forest System Lands, dated April 2012 (https://www.fs.usda.gov/naturalresources/watershed/pubs/FS_National_Core_BMPs_April2012.pdf)

6.0 Restrictions on Work

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

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

- The Contractor is responsible for installing sediment control devices in accordance with the Best Management

Practices and erosion control plan. 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

Camping and/or housing are not provided

8.0 Required Submittals

Refer to Specifications for required submittals. Contractor to develop a submittal register within 10 days of contract award. Submittals to be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer and COR. All submittals requiring government approval shall have a 14-day review period. Submittals must include cover sheet listing date, specification and plan references, and if applicable, product data. Submittals include, but are not limited to, list of key personnel and qualifications, schedules, materials, weigh tickets, product data, testing results, and contractor-designed reinforced soil slope.

Contractor Requirements

9.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

The following work shall be performed as mandatory work items under this contract. All work shall be completed in accordance with attached project specifications, drawings, and best management practices. The work includes all labor, material, and equipment necessary to perform all the operations required to complete the work specified.

Project roads will be closed to public motorized vehicle traffic during construction but are open to foot and non-motorized traffic.

Mobilization:

Mobilization as necessary shall include preparatory work and operations necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to the project site. Staging areas can be evaluated by the Forest Service upon request by the contractor. All staging and storage areas will be completely removed, and the areas restored to pre-construction conditions upon completion of use. Disposal of waste materials will be off National Forest land and in compliance with local, state, and federal laws regarding disposal of construction waste.

Road Repairs:

All work included in the plans, specifications, and schedule of items shall be performed to provide a well-functioning road. The work shall meet the requirements of the specifications incorporated by reference and supplied as well as the specifications established in the drawings.

The contractor is responsible for safeguarding employees, public, existing facilities, and forest resources from project operations. Signs and barricades as necessary shall be erected to make unguarded operations safe.

Permits:

The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses, permits, and letters of certification. The Contractor shall comply with any applicable Federal, State, County, and Municipal laws, codes, and regulations in connection with the performance of the work specified under this contract

10.0 Government Furnished

Borrow sites and water drafting locations will be designated prior to construction. Use of borrow sites and drafting locations must comply with all BMPs from the Forest Service Region 5 Water Quality Management Handbook. No other materials, data, or property will be furnished by the government.

11.0 Deliverables / Schedule

Schedule Within 10 days of contract award, the contractor shall submit a proposed work schedule for the project to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer shall be notified at least 48 hours in advance of any activity which requires inspection, acceptance, or approval. The contract shall update the approved schedule as necessary when significant changes occur during the progress of work, or when requested by the Contracting Officer.

All project work and restoration/cleanup of the project area shall be completed prior to the end of the project period of performance.

Shop Drawings Minimum requirements for reinforced soil slopes are shown in plan. Final design to be done by contractor. Shop drawings to be submitted to CO for approval a minimum of 14 days prior to construction.

12.0 Travel

The Contractor is responsible for all travel necessary to accomplish the project.

13.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

The Contractor shall establish the following key personnel:

i. Project Manager

ii. Project Superintendent

iii. Quality Control Manager

iv. Project Safety Manager

All personnel identified above shall have substantial experience in these roles comparable to that identified in the Response to Evaluation Factors for the overall Contractor.

During the first 90 days of performance, the Contractor shall make no substitutions of key personnel unless the substitution is necessitated by illness, death, or termination of employment. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events. After the initial 90-day period, the Contractor shall submit changes in personnel to the Contracting Officer at least 15 days prior to making any permanent substitutions.