J.2 Statement of Work (3 Pages).pdf

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Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

WILDCAT BURNED FENCE REPLACEMENT (BAR)

HUMBOLDT-TOIYABE NF

RUBY MOUNTAINS, MOUNTAIN CITY, JARBIDGE RANGER DISTRICT

ELKO COUNTY, NV

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1.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

A. The intent of this project is to replace wildfire-impacted barbwire fence line damaged by the 2022 Wildcat Fire in the Ruby Mountains, Mountain City, Jarbidge Ranger District.

B. This project includes the removal of about 8.4 miles of burned and unburned barbwire fence as a lump sum. New barbwire fence is to be installed along the line of the removed fence, including 12-foot wire gates at roads crossing the fence line that do not have a cattleguard in place (estimated 4 gates). All brace and anchor posts are to be schedule- 40, galvanized steel except for wood posts along wire gates. New stretches of fence line will be tied into the nearest brace of existing fence line that was not damaged from the fire. Wildlife reflectors will be installed along the top strand of the new fence. Clearing of vegetation is allowed only as needed to ensure straight fence runs not deviating more than 12-inches from a straight line between braces.

C. Work shall be performed in accordance with specifications and drawings in the plan sheets, followed by the ‘Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP-14).’

1.2 PROJECT LOCATION

A. From Wells, NV head north on US-93 for 40.9 miles. Turn left onto Oneil Basin Road and continue for 33 miles to reach the wildcat fire. The fence lines to be replaced are on the northwest perimeter of the fire. Total drivetime is about 2 hours and 18 minutes from Wells, NV.

1.3 SITE INFORMATION AND LIMITATIONS

A. Crews are permitted to camp at nearby dispersed sites dependent on approval from the District Ranger.

B. Utilities are not available at the site for construction purposes.

1.4 TRAFFIC CONTROL AND CONSTRUCTION SIGNING

A. No work that endangers, interferes, or conflicts with traffic or access to work sites shall be performed until a plan for satisfactory warning and handling of traffic has been submitted by the contractor and approved by the COR. Construction signing for traffic control shall conform to the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). All traffic control signs will be placed in areas adequate for a truck pulling a fifth wheel trailer to be turned around. Contractor shall not be paid directly for this item, rather it will be considered incidental to other items of work listed in the Schedule of Items.

1.5 WORK CAMPS, STAGING AND STORAGE AREAS

A. Areas for staging operations and storage of materials shall be approved by the COR.

1.6 INSPECTION OF WORKSITE

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A. The contractor acknowledges they have taken the necessary steps to ascertain the nature and location of work and have investigated and satisfied themselves as to the general and local conditions that can affect the work or its cost. Any failure of the contractor to take the actions described and acknowledged in this paragraph will not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work without additional expenses to the government.

1.7 START DATE

A. Anticipated July 8, 2024

B. A 10-day notice prior to the start of work must be given to the FS.

1.8 CONTRACT TIME

A. 120 Calendar Days from Notice To Proceed

1.9 SPECIFICATIONS

A. FP-14 Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects and Forest Service Supplement

1. Copies are available electronically on the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highways Administration website at https://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/specs/fp-14/fp14.pdf

END OF SECTION C

November 2023