Attachment_4.1_Seed_Project_4,_Scope_of_Work.pdf

East Fork Chicken Creek Bridge Construction

USDA/USFS/Region 1

NORTHERN REGION

CUSTER GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST

BEARTOOTH RANGER DISTRICT

1 Scope of Work

(a) Intent of Contract. The intent of the contract is to provide for the construction and completion of the work described. The precise details of performing the work are not stipulated except as considered essential for the successful completion of the work. Furnish all labor, material, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies necessary to complete the work according to the contract.

(b) Description of Work. The work shall be performed on East Fork Chicken Creek Bridge along Road #2072 West Rosebud Road. Work on the road shall include:

• Road approach realignment and reconstruction

• Furnishing and installing East Fork Chicken Creek Bridge

2 Project Location

The project is located on the Beartooth Ranger District, Custer Gallatin National Forest. The Site is located in T7S R16E S2 near West Rosebud Lake.

The Site can be accessed by turning off of Secondary Hwy 419 Nye Road onto West Rosebud Road

3 Price Range

Government Cost Estimate, per FAR 36.204, is between $100,000 - $250,000

4 Biobased Product Utilization

The Contractor must comply with the Agricultural Act of 2014; the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Federal Acquisition Regulation; Executive Order (EO) 13514, “Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance,” dated October 5, 2009; EO 13423, “Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management,” dated January 24, 2007; and Presidential Memorandum, “Driving Innovation and Creating Jobs in Rural America through Biobased and Sustainable Product Procurement,” dated February 2012, to provide biobased products.

The Contractor shall utilize products and material made from biobased materials to the maximum extent possible without jeopardizing the intended end use or detracting from the overall quality delivered to the end user. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quality that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards. All supplies and materials to be used in the performance of work described herein are subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

The following is an example list of products that may be used in this contract for which biobased products are available. The list is not all inclusive. It is desirable that Contractors be able to supply the greatest number of biobased products listed meeting the health and environmental specifications.

Grease Removers Insulating Foam Concrete and Asphalt Release Fluids Fluid-filled Transformers Wood and Concrete Sealers Composite Panels Adhesive and Mastic Removers Carpets Roof Coatings Hydraulic Fluid Water Tank Coatings Hydraulic Fluids Penetrating Lubricants Concrete and Asphalt Release Fluids Absorbents Diesel Fuel Additives Greases Dust Suppressants 2-Cycle Engine Oil Wood and Concrete Sealers Fertilizers Roof Coatings Water Tank Coatings Adhesive and Mastic Removers Cleaners Sorbents Floor Finish Floor Stripper Composite Panels Insulating Foam Sealers Carpet Metalworking Fluids Graffiti and Grease Removers Stain Removers Degreasers De-icers

Biobased products that are designated for preferred procurement under USDA’s Biopreferred Program must meet the required minimum biobased content as stated in the USDA Final Rule available at www.biopreferred.gov. The Contractor should provide data for their biobased products such as biobased content and source of biobased material.

In addition to the biobased products designated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the Biopreferred Program, the Contractor is encouraged to use other commercially available biobased products.

The Contractor shall submit with the initial proposal a complete list of biobased products, indicating the name of the manufacturer, cost of each material, and the intended use of each of the materials that are to be used in carrying out the requirements of this contract (see Section L, Clause L- * - Instructions for the Preparation of Technical and Business Proposals).

Additionally, the winning Contractor on each anniversary date of the contract shall compile a complete list of biobased products, including the information above, purchased to carry out the contract requirements. The Contractor shall list volume to be used and total cost for each individual product. This information will be used for reporting purposes (see Section I, FAR Clause 52.223-2).

http://www.biopreferred.gov/

Within thirty (30) days of contract award, the Contractor shall submit an Operation Plan. This submittal will be approved by the COR in writing. The Contractor shall not commence work until this submittal is approved by the COR in writing. The Plan must be reviewed and updated annually, and as required by the COR. The Plan must contain and define the following elements:

• The Contractor’s written policy stating its commitment to the use of biobased products, employee health and safety, and sound environmental management practices.

• Detail on how the Contractor intends to keep abreast of the development and increasing availability of designated and non-designated biobased products and how any new or improved products will be incorporated on an ongoing basis into contract performance.

• Proposed biobased construction products which must be selected in accordance with the criteria included above. At a minimum, the Plan must identify products by brand name for each of the product types.

NOTE: A Contractor may propose more than one product within a product category and/or propose a product or products addressing more than one product category.

• The product guides which define standard operating procedures for instructing staff in the proper use, storage, and disposal of biobased products; proper maintenance of equipment;

and other procedures/instructions to accomplish work under this contract.

The Contractor shall provide data on the quantity and dollar values of biobased products used in this contract. The data shall be submitted to the COR quarterly.

A demonstration of proper use, an effective training program, and technical assistance are essential to the success of the purchase and use of some biobased products that may function differently than a conventional product.

5 Government-furnished Property

There is no government furnished property.

6 Standard Specifications

"Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads & Bridges of Federal Highway Projects" (FP-03, U.S. Customary Units) are included in this solicitation by reference only. The requirements contained in these Specifications are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

Copies are available electronically on the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highways Administration website at https://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/specs/.

7 General Specifications

• Work Schedule. The period of performance for this work is 60 calendar days. All work shall be completed prior to August 30, 2021. The Contractor shall supply a work schedule before starting the project. The Contractor shall notify to Contracting Officer a minimum of 48 hours in advance of changes in the work schedule.

• Use of Roads by the Contractor. The Contractor is authorized to use roads under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service for all activities necessary to complete this contract, subject to the limitations and authorizations designated in Road Order(s) or described in the contract, when such use will not damage the roads or National Forest System resources, and when traffic can be accommodated safely.

• Traffic Control – The existing road may be closed for 12 consecutive days with one weekend closure with proper approval and traffic control plan. This road is a very popular hiking destination as well as provides access to homes and a power plant at the end of the road. The plan shall include pre-closure signing to alert hikers/homeowners of the dates the road will be closed.

• All road and traffic related signing shall be in accordance with the current edition of the

Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and according to the traffic control plan.

• Perform work in a manner that ensures the safety and convenience of the public and protects the residents and property adjacent to the project. Accommodate public traffic on roads adjacent to and within the project until the project is accepted.

• Camping – Camping is not permitted on the site but may be as approved in writing by the CO.

• Cleanup and Disposal – The Contractor shall be responsible for solid waste disposal.

The Contractor shall at all times keep the area in a clean, neat, and orderly condition.

Construction related debris, including but not limited to used motor oil, oil cans, grease cartridges and refuse shall be removed promptly from the site and disposed of in a lawful manner off National Forest System lands. Fees for the use of landfills or transfer stations shall be paid for by the Contractor if there is a charge.

• Security and Protection – Security is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for protecting all equipment and supplies for use on the project and stored on the site. The Contractor shall be responsible for all costs required to provide such protection.

Barricades, Warning Signs, and Lights: Comply with standards and code requirements for erection of structurally adequate barriers. Signing shall meet MUTCD Standards and advise the public of the work being done.

• Existing Utilities - The Contractor is responsible for location of all utilities prior to ground disturbance. Damaged utilities shall be repaired at the Contractors expense.

Contact One Call prior to any ground disturbance.

• Safety Plan - Contractor shall provide adequate safety briefings and ensure safe practices are followed by all personnel involved in the project. Emergency contact numbers shall be readily available on site. A safety plan shall be submitted to the CO prior to starting work.

• Submittals - The contractor shall follow the submittal schedule.

• Disturbances - The Contractor may work Monday through Friday excluding legal holidays unless approved in writing by the CO. The contractor may work the weekend during the 12 day approved road closure.

• Staging Area – As approved by the CO.

• Protection of Improvements - The Contractor shall complete sequences of construction activity in order to prevent damage to equipment, material, and articles incorporated into the work covered by this contract.

• Water - There is no potable water available on this job. Contractor shall be responsible for all water including water for construction.

• Toilet Facilities - The Contractor shall supply portable toilets to the project. If using a local Forest Service Facility, the Contractor shall get approval from the CO and shall clean the toilet upon job completion.