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USDA FOREST SERVICE, R-4

BUCKBOARD MARINA WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS

SECTION 01 00 10 – STATEMENT OF WORK AND GENERAL CONDITIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

A. This project is for reconstruction of the raw water intake and various portions of the Buckboard Marina public water system at the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area.

B. The base work, New Raw Water Intake and Irrigation, includes:

1. Directional drilling of a new intake casing pipe into the reservoir,

2. Installation and removal of a cofferdam to construct the intake below water level,

3. Installation of new submersible pump and intake pipe within the intake casing

4. Installation of a new intake pumphouse with booster pump and associated controls and plumbing infrastructure,

5. New raw water pipeline to the existing water treatment plant, including associated valves, drains, and combination air valve,

6. New raw water storage tank and in-line pump to the water treatment plant,

7. New irrigation booster pump and pipeline to connection to existing irrigation system,

8. New overhead power supply to the intake pumphouse,

9. New native-surface access road to the intake pumphouse,

10. New SCADA system for pump operations, and

11. Design/build of the electrical and communications systems.

C. Optional work that may be awarded includes all work described above associated with:

1. Option #1 – Underground Storage Tanks:

Installation of 5 underground finish water storage tanks, New in-line booster pump to distribution system, and Associated drainage and domestic water piping, valve, and drains.

2. Option #2 – Looped Water Distribution System:

Replacement of a portion of the water distribution including associated valves, drains, and service connections, Installation of combination air release valves, Installation of fire hydrant, and Asphalt pavement repairs.

3. Option #3 – Water Meters:

Installation of water meters and boxes at various points on the distributions system or at service connections.

4. Option #4 – Upgrade Treatment Plant:

Removal and disposal of an existing 20 GPM package water treatment plant within an existing CMU building to remain, Design and construction of a new 40 GPM package water treatment plant within an existing CMU building, and Installation of associated plumbing, electrical, and SCADA for a complete operational unit.

5. Option #5 – Waterline Extension to Future Dock Location:

Installation of new waterline including associated valves and drains.

D. Quantities associated with these options are identified in the Schedule of Items.

1.2 PROJECT LOCATION

A. The project is located on the Flaming Gorge Ranger District of the Ashley National Forest, Sweetwater County, Wyoming, in Section 29, T 15 N, R 108 W. It is located approximately 24 miles North of Manila, Utah. The project may be accessed from State Highway 530 and Forest Road 009.

1.3 SITE INFORMATION AND LIMITATIONS

A. The following site conditions are considered incidental to the contract and the contractor will not be paid directly for any of the following items:

1. With some exceptions, construction sites will be closed to the public during construction. The Forest Service will issue a closure order to the public. The Contractor will be responsible for signing and limiting public access.

Exceptions will be Forest Road 009 to and including the Marina parking area and boat ramp; and the store, housing, and RV park owned and operated under permit.

2. Contractor will provide all materials and labor necessary to protect streams, wet or dry, during construction activities. The Contractor will be required to submit a stream protection plan and receive approval from the COR, in writing, prior to the beginning of construction.

3. All construction equipment shall be pressure washed before entering National Forest System lands. The removal of mud and debris from treads, tracks and undercarriage, with emphasis on axles, frame, cross-members, motor mounts, and underneath steps, running boards, and front bumper/brushguard assemblies will be required. The purpose is to reduce or eliminate the transportation of noxious weeds, which is required by Federal and State regulations.

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4. Reservoir water is available at the site for construction purposes subject to approval by the Bureau of Reclamation and local authorities.

5. The Contractor will be responsible for coordinating the installation of temporary power for the site and the cost for the service.

6. The Contractor shall provide temporary toilet facilities (porta-potty) at the site during all construction work.

7. The existing water system, or parts of the system as appropriate for options selected, are to remain active to the extent possible until final tie-in to services or downstream infrastructure is complete. No portion of the public water supply is to be connected to the new work until the new work has been tested and approved for drinking water use.

8. Planned Outages: With the exception of the package water treatment plant, the Contracting Officer shall be notified 7 days in advance of any planned outages and only after all affected customers have been notified at least 48 hours in advance. Outages shall be limited to 24 hours.

Outage for the package treatment plant is limited to 15 days and all affected customers are to be notified 14 days in advance.

9. Planned reservoir elevation: The planned reservoir elevation is 5990’ or less during the expected work period of April through November, 2027, according to the Bureau of Reclamation. Payment for construction of the cofferdam and underwater work assumes this elevation. However, design of any structural temporary work should assume an elevation of 6010’. Should the water level exceed 5990’, additional payment will be considered for additional height of cofferdam. No additional payment will be made for reconstruction of cofferdam foundations or other structural elements to support additional wall height up to 6010’.

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 and Wyoming Department of Transportation. 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 CO. The Contractor must request in writing for approval from the CO to stage trailers (work or housing) on site.

B. No overnight camping will be allowed on site.

1.6 INSPECTION OF WORKSITE

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. November, 2026.

1.8 CONTRACT TIME

A. Base Bid: 120 Calendar Days B. Option #1: 30 Calendar Days C. Option #2: 30 Calendar Days D. Option #3: Included with Option #2.

E. Option #4: 30 Calendar Days F. Option #5: 15 Calendar Days

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October 2026

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