1. Statement of Work.pdf

GAOA Wagon Flats C.G. and Rattlesnake T.H. Gates and Barriers

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

SCOPE OF CONTRACT

The purpose of this contract is to provide new gates and barrier at the Wagon Flats Campground and Rattlesnake Trailhead on the Sant Lucia Ranger District (SLRD) of the Los Padres National Forest. The final product will provide needed gates and barrier to the two areas. See the attached maps.

This contract provides for the equipment, labor, and services necessary to perform work ordered by the Government for two (2) new gates and 2067’ lineal feet of barrier along with two (2) horse gates and five (5) public walkovers, in compliance with the terms, specifications, drawings and provisions of this contract. Locations of work will be directed by the Forest Service.

PROJECT LOCATION

The project location is off Highway 166 east of Santa Maria on the Sant Lucia Ranger District within San Luis Obispo County. The terrain varies and can be relatively flat in areas and moderately hilly and steep in others. Soil conditions vary as well, from soft and sandy to compacted and rocky. A general vicinity map is included with this solicitation.

Los Padres National Forest maps are also available to assist in locating the individual roads and can be purchased at the Santa Lucia Ranger District Office. The office is open between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. The office is located at: 1616 Carlotti Dr. Santa Maria, CA 93454

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Projected start date: October, 2022.

Time for completion: 180 calendar days from the issuance of the “Notice to Proceed”.

REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications referenced below.

The Contractor shall minimize mechanical activity during rainy periods and the CO may shut down the operation if excessive soil disturbance and/or erosion problems occur.

The Contractor shall repair all associated damage on established roads, adjacent vegetation or other improvements caused by their operations or equipment prior to partial or final payment.

The Contractor shall provide technical submittals for all materials that may be furnished on this project for Forest Service review and approval prior to installation.

The Contractor shall dispose of all project related trash and debris off of Forest lands prior to final payment.

GAOA Wagon Flats C.G. and Rattlesnake T.H. Gates and Barriers

The Contractor is responsible for contacting the Forest dispatch center to obtain the fire predicted Project Activity Level (PAL) each day and restrict work accordingly.

The Contractor shall adhere to the pertinent requirements addressed in the Fire Plan. Fire Plan restrictions may require work to cease at 1:00 pm or not be initiated at all on a high fire activity day.

The Contractor is responsible for traffic control and equipment staging requirements in work areas when working on National Forest System Lands.

There are some heritage resource areas that need to be monitored while working in the designated sensitive areas.

If additional heritage resources are discovered during implementation, all project related work shall cease immediately and notification to the COR initiated.

The Contractor shall provide clean equipment for the project prior to driving on Forest and between project areas to prevent the introduction of invasive weeds to the Forest.

SPECIFICATIONS

The following standard Forest Service specifications are included as a part of this contract:

ATTACHMENTS

• 01 71 13 Mobilization

• 32 30 00 Site Improvements

• 14’ Gate Plan

• Barrier, Public Walkover Detail

• Horse step Detail and Installed Photo

• Vehicle Gate & Horse Gate Elevation

• USFS Spec 607-2

• Fire Plan

MAPS

1 Wagon Flat & Rattlesnake Vicinity Map.

2 Wagon Flat Gate and Barrier Location Map 3 Rattlesnake Gate and Barrier Location Map