1. Statement of Work.pdf

Scope of Work: Collins Baldy Emergency Repairs

R5 / Klamath National Forest: Collins Baldy Lookout Emergency Repairs

Description of Project and Objectives

General Project Statement

The project consists of completing emergency repairs to the Collins Baldy Lookout, including:

1) Remove existing floor framing that was improperly constructed.

2) Install two continuous beams, per the original design drawings, to support the catwalk.

3) Remove and reinstall existing decking.

Reconstruction shall match the materials/texture/paint color of the existing building. The FS will schedule a site visit for contractors before bids are due. Contractor is encouraged to submit questions to the

Contracting Officer. Contractor shall work with FS personnel to verify the materials necessary. The

Contractor shall be responsible for providing all necessary materials, equipment, and labor. Additionally, the Contractor shall be responsible for removing and disposing, off Forest Service land, any waste generated during the impletion of work. All timber material shall be graded Douglas Fir #2 or better.

Figure 1: Location of Collins Baldy Lookout (41.775249, -122.951592)

Period of Performance

The project shall be completed within 45 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

Collins Baldy Lookout

CA-96

Deliverables: Site workplans and Final reports shall be submitted to the COR. Any deviation from the accepted workplan(s) must be explained in the final report. Site Specific work plans shall be submitted for Forest Service review and approval after award of the Contract.

i. Project Work Plan: The Contractor shall provide the Government with three (3) copies of the

Work Plan for the project. This Work Plan shall include, but is not limited to, the following:

• A description of how the work will be performed.

• Specific exclusions/ assumptions regarding the specific work to be performed.

• A listing of personnel, including subcontractor(s), working on the project.

• Qualifications and experience of personnel and subcontractors

• Project Specific Health & Safety Plan.

• Project Specific Emergency Response Plan.

• List of equipment and supplies to be utilized.

• A Project Work Schedule.

• Detailed cost estimate of work to be performed.

Health and Safety Plan: A site specific health and safety plan must be developed and submitted prior to conducting any field work. The health and safety plan must be signed by the Contractor’s Health and

Safety Manager. The health and safety plan must be updated throughout the project to reflect new site conditions.

Final Report: The Contractor shall prepare and provide two (2) hard copies and an electronic copy of a

Final Report no later than 10 working days from the completion of performance of work under this

Contract. The Final Report shall include, but is not limited to the following information:

• Detailed description and documentation of the site-specific operations performed.

Including, but not limited to all electrical work completed, as well as any coincidental work completed related to the contract.

• Final itemized costs for any cost related to work completed under this contract. Cost documentation shall be of sufficient detail to allow for potential cost recovery against the responsible party.

Fees: The Contractor shall, without expense to the Government, pay all Federal, State, County and

Municipal fees applicable to the performance of the work.

Applicable Codes: Applicable state and local laws, regulations, codes and ordinances shall be followed when performing activities identified in this SOW.

Schedule of Work: Contractor shall coordinate a site visit with the technical contact to the site prior to the commencement of work. The contractor may perform work between the hours of 0800 and 1700 each weekday.

Storage of Materials Generated During Field Activities: All material generated must be removed from the site within 7 days from the date of generation for proper disposal, treatment or recycling.

Disposal of Materials Generated During Field Activities: The Contractor shall be responsible for removing all debris and excess materials that were generated while performing this work.

Use of Government Facilities: The Contractor shall not store any waste material generated during the completion of work on Forest Service. At no time shall work or equipment impede vehicle access to the to the work center.

Site Operations: - In no case shall the Contractor or his work interfere with normal or emergency operations at the project site. (The Contractor shall not block access to active facilities at any time).

Site Visit: A pre-bid site visit will be scheduled.

Point of Contact: The point/s of contact for this SOW is shown below.

Forest Engineer: Ken Kellogg

1711 S. Main Street

Yreka, California

96097

Cell phone: 530-926-3575

E-mail: kenneth.kellogg@usda.gov

Civil Engineer: Samuel Marano

1711 S. Main Street

Yreka, California

96097

Cell phone: 530-643-1873

E-mail: samuel.marano@usda.gov

Photos:

Photo 1 (above): Collins Baldy Lookout (1934)

Photo 2 (above): Sagging deck

Photo 3 (above): Underside of sagging deck

Photo 4 (above): underside of sagging deck

Photo 5 (above): interior framing of lookout

(looking up at the bottom of the cabin framing).

Photo 6 (above): interior framing of lookout

(looking up at the bottom of the cabin framing).

Photo 7 (above): Cantilevered beam (improper construction)

Photo 8 (above): Note the hanger (indicated by red circle). According to the original design drawings, one continuous beam should extend from one side of the structure to the other. As constructed, the hanger improperly acts as a cantilever support.

Figure above: original design drawings for the framing and catwalk.