C04b Kalamazoo SOW rev 1240LT27Q0025.pdf

Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Kalamazoo Fence

1.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

A. The intent of this project is to construct approximately 0.5 miles of barbwire fence lines near Kalamazoo Campground on the Ely Ranger District.

B. Kalamazoo: The intent of this project is to construct two barbwire drift fences totaling approximately 0.5 miles in length to exclude active grazing within Kalamazoo Campground. Livestock in the campground presents a safety hazard and has resulted in numerous complaints from the public. In addition, limiting livestock activities within the campground will also extend protection of newly installed recreational infrastructure.

This project includes construction of approximately 2,500 feet of new barbwire fence including installation of an estimated four 12-foot wire gates as a lump sum.

All brace and anchor posts are to be schedule-40, galvanized steel except for wood posts located at the wire gates. Fences will end at natural rock barriers; a rock crib brace may be required at the northeast end. Fence wings will tie into existing cattleguards along FS Road 427.

C. Kalamazoo: Clearing of vegetation is allowed as needed to ensure a straight fence, however heavy equipment will not be allowed to clear the fence lines. Chainsaws are allowed for vegetation clearing. Fence runs should not deviate more than 12-inches from a straight line between braces. Clear corridor to 8 ft total width (approx. 4 ft on each side of fence centerline) and 8 ft above ground. Slash generated from clearing shall be scattered outside the corridor; do not leave in ditches or roadways.

D. Off Road Vehicles may be authorized to transport posts and supplies outside the fence right of way; confirm with COR and Inspector for site specific protection needs.

E. 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-24).’

1.2 PROJECT LOCATION

A. Kalamazoo: From Ely, NV travel south along US-50 for 28 miles. Turn north on State

Route 893 for 40 miles until you reach National Forest Road 427 (Kalamazoo Road).

Turn right and travel approximately 2 miles east to arrive at Kalamazoo Campground.

Total drivetime is about 80 minutes from Ely, NV. The Kalamazoo Campground is a small rural campground in White Pine County located within Spring Valley and adjacent to the High Schells Wilderness Area.

1.3 SITE INFORMATION AND LIMITATIONS

A. Roads in the Project Area must remain open.

B. Crews are permitted to camp in the area, however campsites must be approved by the

District Ranger. Campsites must have porta-potties or other approved toilet facilities.

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

D. Vegetation clearing in the Project Area may be done using chainsaws or handsaws.

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. Do not measure controlling and protecting public traffic for payment. Payment for such work is indirectly included under other pay items listed in the bid schedule.

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

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 ESTIMATED START DATE:

A. Summer 2027

B. A Notice to Proceed will be issued with work started within 10 days.

1.8 CONTRACT TIME

A. Base Bid: 90 Calendar Days from Notice To Proceed.

1.9 SPECIFICATIONS

A. FP-24 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://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/specs/fp-24

END OF SECTION C

June 2026

Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work