1. Statement of Work.pdf

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Statement of Work

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

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

14.0 Data Rights

15.0 Site Visit

Project Frazier Park Road Resurfacing

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

The purpose of this contract is to replace and/or resurface existing aged and broken HMA within the Frazier Mountain Area on the Mt Pinos Ranger District (MPRD) of the Los Padres National Forest to improve public traffic safety, access for fire management and recreation use.

This contract provides for the equipment, labor, materials, services and permits necessary to perform work ordered by the Government, in compliance with its terms, specifications, drawings and provisions, for pulverization and road reconditioning per FP-24 Sec. 304, compaction FSSS method D, with optional Caltrans AB Class 2 aggregate base 1-1/2 in. max. followed by HMA CalTrans 1/2 in. max. Type A, PG 64 –16 No RAP.

2.0 Background

Existing asphalt is cracking and severely degraded and needs replacement and/or slurry coat.

3.0 Location

This project is in the Frazier Park area at the Los Angeles/Kern County border in California, off Interstate 5.

From the town of Castaic travel North on Interstate 5 approximately 28 miles to Frazier Mountain Park Road.

Take exit 205 from I-5 N. Turn left onto Frazier Mountain Park Rd and travel 7 miles to Lockwood Valley Road.

Turn left onto Lockwood Valley Rd. Turn left onto Forest Route 8N04/Frazier Mountain Road. The project begins at the intersection of Lockwood Valley Road and Frazier Mountain Road.

4.0 Estimated Start Date / Period of Performance

Contract time is 120 days from the issuance of the “Notice to Proceed”. It is expected that construction occur early summer 2026.

5.0 Drawings and Specifications

Specify what drawings and specs are included, ex:

• Frazier Mtn. Asphalt Contract pages 1-8

• https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/specs/fp-24

• http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/construc/stormwater/CSBMP-May-2017-Final.pdf

• https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/pdfs/2009r1r2/mutcd2009r1r2edition.pdf

6.0 Restrictions on Work

Include any restrictions on work such as the following (edit to fit project)

• 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.

https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/specs/fp-24 http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/construc/stormwater/CSBMP-May-2017-Final.pdf https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/pdfs/2009r1r2/mutcd2009r1r2edition.pdf

• 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

Housing is not provided by the Government. 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; permission may be revoked for failure to comply with the terms of the permit.

7.0 Required Submittals

Site Specific Safety Plan Traffic Control Plan Hazardous Spill Plan California Contractors State License Board – Proof of Licensure

Contractor Requirements

8.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

The contractor shall have a current California State License for work under this contract. 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 COR. 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.

The Contractor is responsible for the sensors within the existing asphalt to for the automatic gate. Staging areas for equipment and/or material storage shall be allowed only within the limits of disturbance and in areas approved by the COR. Construction waste shall be legally disposed of off Forest Service lands, cost is incidental.

The contractor is responsible for restrooms, water, and electricity. 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 COR prior to unloading on the forest.

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

9.0 Government Furnished

N/A

10.0 Deliverables / Schedule

Deliverables per plan / Schedule is within 120 days from Notice to Proceed.

11.0 Travel

N/A. The contractor’s travel and lodging are included in Mobilization and Overhead.

12.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

N/A. The contractor is required to designate a representative that will be on site during all activities.

13.0 Security Requirements

Only contactor personnel directly supporting this project are allowed on premises.

14.0 Data Rights

FAR applies

15.0 Site Visit

Since a portion of the contract is within the District Ranger Compound and, depending on weather conditions, locked gate a site visit will be organized.

Organized Site Visit Details:

• Date / Time: 21 April 2026 – 10:00 AM Pacific Time

• Meeting Location: Chuchupate Ranger Station, 34580 Lockwood Valley Rd, Frazier Park, CA 93225

FS personnel leading Site Visit Contact Info

• Title: Road Manager

• Name: Foster Kuramata

• Phone #: 858-395-2745

• Email: foster.kuramata@usda.gov