Statement of Work SaguacheParkPhaseIIIV2.docx

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Statement of Work

Contents

Project Saguache Park Phase III

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

This service contract is the replacement of 2 livestock watering tanks on the Continental Divide Pipeline with tire tanks, redeveloping the Horse Canyon Line, and plumbing in two metal storage tanks at the Salthouse. The Horse Canyon redevelopment involves two spring redevelopments, approximately 7,000 ft of buried pipe, and two tire tanks installation.

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

Continental Divide Tank Replacement

· 2x old, galvanized tanks to be replaced with tire tanks on the Continental Divide Pipeline

· Tanks need to be picked up at the Flying X Ranch 30755 State Highway 114 Saguache, CO 81149. Machinery will be provided to load.

· Machinery will be available to load tanks with prior coordination.

· Contractor must provide trailer and truck to haul tanks.

· Tank location must be leveled and plumbed into existing line per NRCS standards (see attachment)

· Floats will be plumbed to NRCS standards.

· Wildlife escape ramps will be installed to NRCS standards.

· Tanks will be sealed with dirt and then filled with 6” concrete.

· Fences shall be constructed around inflow pipe using metal pipe per NRCS standards.

· Contractor must provide protective fencing material.

· Old tanks and material need to be hauled off site and disposed of.

Salthouse Storage Tanks

· Two vertical 16,000 gallon metal water storage tanks(12ft wide 20ft tall) are located at the Salthouse bladder bag location.

· Set storage tanks: excavate 1-2 feet and level site

· Change inflow and ouflow from PVC to galvanized pipe

· Plumb overflow HDPE pipe into existing line with relief vent

· Plumb into existing Salthouse 1 ½ HDPE line

· Build protective 1 rail pipe fence around storage tanks

· Contractor must provide protective fencing material.

Horse Canyon Redevelopment

· 2x Spring Boxes redeveloped per technical drawing.

· Excavate springs approximately 4 feet or until level with existing spring box.

· Install corrugated culvert with perforations in the lowest 2 feet.

· Plumb a valved outlet pipe.

· Fill surrounding excavated area with native rock to approximately 2 feet and cover with native compacted soil.

· Cap culvert with tight durable lid

· Build protective pipe fence around spring box

· Contractor must provide protective fencing material.

· 2x Tire Tank Installation

· Tanks need to be picked up at the Flying X Ranch 30755 State Highway 114 Saguache, CO 81149. Machinery will be provided to load.

· Tank location must be leveled and plumbed into existing line per NRCS standards (see attachment)

· Float will be plumbed to NRCS standards.

· Wildlife escape ramp will be installed to NRCS standards.

· Tank will be sealed with dirt and then filled with 6” concrete.

· Fence shall be constructed around inflow pipe using metal pipe per NRCS standards.

· Contractor must provide protective fencing material.

· Remove old galvanized tank on old horse canyon line (106.755696 38.063342)

· Plumb for future storage tank (T and valve)

· Bury approximately 7000ft 1 ½ HDPE pipe

· Bury pipeline approximately 2-8” deep

· Pipe will be laid above ground in groundwater dependent ecosystem (see map for reference)

· Tie in pipe to existing Continental Divide Pipeline We have two pipeline routes that have been cleared for installation. Option 1 is 6670 feet. Option 2 is 6253 feet. The final decision on which route will be made prior to installation and communicated to contractor.

The contractor will be allowed to drive off-road to deliver materials to the construction site by pick-up truck, ATV or equipment such as a backhoe.

Contractor responsible for providing heavy machinery needed for this project, equipment to haul all material including tanks, and labor needed for installation.

· Please ensure all equipment is washed and weed free before starting work on the National Forest.

· If toads/frogs are seen during construction, operators and project leader must immediately stop operation and notify the District Ranger and Wildlife Biologist.

· Efforts should be taken to avoid significant disturbance of hydric soils found on site.

· Keep heavy equipment out of swales (the Groundwater Dependent Ecosystem) except to cross at designated points, build crossings, or do restoration work (FSH 2509.25 Ch 10, 12.1 Management Measure (3)). The pipeline will be laid above ground in the GDE polygon with the exception of the outflow from the spring.

4.0 Government Furnished

Government will supply:

· 4x 12 foot tire tanks

· Plumbing parts, floats, wildlife escape ramps

· 7000ft HDPE Pipe

· Bagged dry Sakrete

· Spring box culvert and tops

· Machinery to load tanks at Flying X (Grazing Permittee provided)

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

Work is expected to begin in June 2024 and completed by October 1st 2024.

Key Deliverables

6.0 Travel

Work is to be completed in Saguache Park, Saguache County. This location is remote with Gunnison, CO being the closest town 48 miles away. See attached map for specific project location details.

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

Contractors need to be familiar with NRCS standards. Experience with livestock watering systems including spring developments and tire tank installations preferred. Experience working with HDPE including welding pipe needed.

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