1240LU22Q015 Attachment 1 SOW Blacktail Trail Maintenance.pdf

1240LU22Q0015 Blacktail Trail Maintenance

GAOA BLACKTAIL TRAIL

DEFERRED MAINTENANCE 1CE

USDA – FOREST SERVICE – REGION ONE

DAKOTA PRAIRIE GRASSLANDS

GRAND RIVER RANGER DISTRICT

PERKINS COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA

PREPARED BY: ENGINEERING DATE

APPROVED BY: DISTRICT RANGER DATE

APPROVED BY: GRASSLANDS ENGINEER DATE

PROJECT

LOCATION

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SERVICES AND PRICES

B-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

ITEM DESCRIPTION

MEASUMENT ESTIMATED

QTY

UNIT TOTAL

METHOD* UNIT** PRICE PRICE

951 Mobilization LSQ LS 1 $ $

915 Trail Restoration CQ LF 9800’ $ $

922 Rolling Dips CQ EA 115 $ $

941 Aggregate Surfacing (Compacted in Place) CQ LF 9800’ $ $

Equipment Rental

AQ H 20 $ $

TOTAL PRICE – ALL ITEMS: $

Special Notes:

1. The bidder must bid on all items. Round to the nearest cent.

2. In the event of an error in extending the bid prices, unit prices will govern, unless otherwise determined by the Contracting Officer, in accordance with applicable regulations.

3. Offers for Quantities less than those listed in the numbered items may be rejected.

4. Payment for bond premiums in accordance with FAR 52.232-5. Payments under Fixed-Price Construction

Contracts shall not be in addition to the contract price but can be included under Mobilization.

5. The pay items in the Schedule of Items may have suffixes that do not appear on the pay items in the specifications. The suffixes pertain only to sizes, classes, and/or types indicated in the item ‘Descriptions,’ and are used by the Government for computer tabulation of bid schedules. For the abbreviations in the schedule descriptions, see Special Project Specification, SPS 101 (07/07/1997).

6. One contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the best value to the Government (see Section M – Evaluation Factors for Award).

7. The successful Contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) data base (reference Section I, FAR 52.204-7) before an award is issued.

8. This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ); no public opening will be held. Results will not be made public prior to award. Quotes submitted in response to this RFQ will not be returned and will be retained by the U.S. Forest Service for official record purposes. This RFQ does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation or the submission of a quote, or to make any award.

9. Quotes received after the stated closing date and time for submission, specified in Section L, will be deemed late and will not be considered for award. Vendors are urged to thoroughly read the solicitation and to review all attachments prior to preparing and submitting a quote

Price quotation furnished by:

Name: _____________________________________ Phone: ________________________________

Address: _____________________________________ Cell: ________________________________

_____________________________________ FAX: ________________________________

DUNS: _____________________________________ E-Mail: ________________________________

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS

C-1 - PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION

(a) Description of Work -The contract consists of restoring approximately 9,800’ of the Blacktail trail to its original condition in preparation to apply aggregate surfacing. Construct 115 Rolling Dips. This contract requires furnishing labor, equipment (fully operated), supervision, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals to complete this project in accordance with the Plans, Drawings, Specifications, and Special Project Provisions of this contract.

The contractor shall be required to have a mapping program, like Avenza Maps, on their smart phone, tablet or GPS device that can read the pdf maps provided in the contract to display and locate the contract items.

(b) Project Location -The Grand River Ranger District in Perkins County, South Dakota. See attached maps.

(c) Price Range – The Magnitude of Construction is Between $25,000-$100,000.

(d) Pre-Bid Tour - There will not be a pre bid tour of this project. Interested parties may contact Russ Walsh at the Medora Ranger District at 701-227-7836 for directions to view the project site on their own.

(e) Period of Performance 10/01/2022-09/30/2023

(f) Government-Furnished Property (GFP) – None

(g) Submittals None

(h) Permits - The contractor is responsible for all necessary permits including One

Call before you dig. The contractor must obtain an Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) permit from the Grand River Ranger District to travel on National Forest System Lands. The OHV permit does not grant access to Private Lands.

C- 2 - GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

a) Existing Facilities. In addition to the requirements of the Use of Premises Clause, AGAR 452.236-70, all existing facilities structures damaged by the Contractor shall be replaced or repaired by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government. This includes any facilities inside or outside the project limits, including along any access routes. Do not trim or damage vegetation except with specific Contracting Officers (CO) approval.

b) Pollution and Erosion Control. During all operations under this contract, the

Contractor shall exercise reasonable measures to prevent or minimize soil erosion and pollution of water and other resources. All refuse, including garbage, rubbish, and solid or liquid wastes, from the Contractor's operations, including camps, parking areas, and equipment maintenance areas shall be stored, collected, and disposed of in a sanitary and nuisance-free manner. Refuse shall be disposed of in State-approved landfills unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer (CO).

c) Storage and Stockpiling. The Contractor shall confine storage of equipment, materials, and vehicles to within the limits delineated by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for the loss of or damage to materials stored on Forest Service lands or elsewhere.

d) Worksite Cleanliness and Final Cleanup. Maintain the project work areas in a clean and orderly condition throughout the progress of work under this contract. All refuse, including garbage, rubbish, and solid or liquid wastes from the Contractor's operations shall be stored and collected in a sanitary manner and disposed of off Government property in a legal manner. Maintain strict control of hazardous materials to prevent contamination of the site.

e) Equipment Specifications. Equipment and tools shall be in good mechanical and operating condition, fully capable of performing all phases of the specified work.

f) Weather Conditions. Work will be suspended if, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, weather conditions preclude effective protection of resources, site rehabilitation, or otherwise impact project end results in a significant, negative manner.

g) Noxious Weed Control. In order to prevent the potential spread of noxious weeds, the Contractor is required to furnish weed-free equipment. The Contractor’s equipment shall be cleaned to remove all dirt and plant parts and material that may carry noxious weed seeds into the construction area. All subsequent move-ins shall be treated the same as the initial move-in. Prior to move-in the Contractor shall make equipment available to Forest Service inspection at an agreed location.

h) The Contractor is responsible for location of all utilities prior to beginning work.

Damaged utilities shall be repaired at the Contractor’s expense

i) Traffic Control – The Contractor shall exercise due caution and care during road maintenance operations to prevent undue conflict with public users of the roads.

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

All road and traffic related signing shall be in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

A reflectorized "Slow Moving" vehicle emblem shall be attached to all motor patrols.

The Contractor is to post warning signs on both ends of the section being worked to warn the road users of the work in progress. Signs will be moved, as needed, so that a sign does not precede machinery more than two (2) miles.

If a berm is left in roadway overnight or weekends due to weather conditions or breakdowns, it shall be properly signed as a hazard and visibly illuminated at night.

j) Fire Control (FS.236.1)

(a) Contractor's Responsibility for Contractor-Caused Fires – The Contractor, whether or not directed by the Forest Service, shall immediately extinguish, without expense to the Government, all fires on or in the vicinity of the project which are caused by Contractor's employees, whether set directly or indirectly as a result of Contractor operations. The Contractor may be held liable for all damages and costs of additional labor, subsistence, equipment, supplies, and transportation resulting from fires set or caused by the Contractor's employees or resulting from contract operations.

(b) Other Fires – For the purpose of fighting fires on or in the vicinity of the project, which are not caused by the Contractor or his employees, the Contractor when requested by the Contracting Officer shall place his employees and equipment temporarily at the disposal of the Forest Service. Payment for such services will be made by the Government at not less than the current rate for fire-fighting services established by the Forest Service in the area concerned. Any employees and equipment furnished will be relieved from firefighting as soon as the Forest Service finds that it is practicable to employ other labor and equipment adequate for the protection of the area. An equitable adjustment in contract time may be made for this period.

(c) Fire Plan – At all times during fire season period, as specified by State law, the

Contractor shall comply with each of the following provisions to the extent applicable to his operation under the contract.

1.Fire Tools – The Contractor will provide for each employee in the contract area at least one approved hand tool of a type appropriate in the contract area, such as shovel, pulaski, or ax.

2. Fire Extinguishers– Each unit of powered equipment used in connection with this contract, including automobiles, trucks, tractors, etc., shall be equipped with a fire extinguishers as follows:

One - fire extinguisher, dry chemical type of not less than 2-1/2 pound capacity with 4 BC or higher rating.

3. Smoking – Smoking shall not be permitted within the contract area except on surfaced or dirt roads, at landings, within closed vehicles, in camps, or at other posted places, and shall never be allowed while working or traveling on foot.

4. Storage of Petroleum and Other Highly Flammable Products – Gasoline, oil, grease, or other highly flammable material will be stored either in a separate building used exclusively for such storage, or at a site where all combustible debris and vegetation is cleared away within a radius of 25 feet. Fire extinguishers and/or sand barrels may be required at such locations specified by the Forest Service when unusually hazardous conditions exist.

5. Welding – Welding or use of cutting torches will be permitted only in areas that have been cleared or are free of all material capable of carrying fire. Flammable debris and vegetation must be removed from within a minimum of 10 feet radius of all welding and cutting torch operations. A shovel and a 5-gallon standard backpack water container (filled), with hand pump attached, shall be immediately available for use in the event of a fire start.

SPECIAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

The following Special Project Specifications are applicable to this contract and are physically included:

Section 906 – Measurement & Payment

906.01 General. Measurement and payment for contract work will be made only for and under those pay items included in the Schedule of Items. All other work and materials will be considered incidental to and included in the payment of the pay items in the Schedule of Items.

Work measured and paid for under one pay item will not be paid for under any other pay item.

906.02 Determination of Quantities. The following measurements and calculations are used to determine contract quantities for payment.

For items that are measured by the linear foot, station, or mile measurements will be made along the centerline and parallel to the specified grade or foundation, unless otherwise Shown on the Drawings.

906.03 Units of Measurement. Payment will be by units defined and determined according to U.S. standard measure and by the following.

(A) Lump Sum (LS) The quantities that denote one complete unit of work as required by or described in the contract, including necessary materials, equipment, and labor to complete the job.

(B) Linear Foot (LF) Measurement of 12 inches along a reference line.

(C) Cubic Yard (CY) The measurement computed by the average end area method from measurements made longitudinally along a centerline of reference line.

(D) Each (EA) One complete unit which may consist of one or more parts. The quantity is the actual number or units completed and accepted.

(E) Hour (H) Measurements will be for the actual number of hours performed by the contractor. An hour consists of 60 minutes of actual operation of equipment on authorized Government work.

906.04 Methods of Measurement. One of the following methods of measurement for determining payment is Designated on the Schedule of Items for each Pay Item.

(A) Actual Quantities. (AQ) these quantities are determined from measurements of completed work.

(B) Lump Sum Quantities. (LSQ) these quantities denote one complete unit of work as required by or described in the contract, including necessary material, equipment, and labor to complete the job.

(C) Contract Quantities. (CQ) These quantities denote the final number or units to be paid for under the terms of the contract. They are based upon the original design data available prior to advertising the project. Original design data include the preliminary survey information, design assumptions, calculations and drawings. Changes in the number of units Designated in the Schedule of Items maybe authorized under the following:

1. As a result of changes in the work approved by the CO.

2. As a result of the CO determining that errors exist in the original design that cause a

Pay Item quantity to change by 15 percent or more.

3. As a result of the contractor submitting to the CO a written request showing evidence of errors in the original design that cause a Pay Item quantity to change by 15 percent of more. The evidence must be verifiable and consist of calculations, drawings, or other data that show how the designed quantity is believed to be in error.

DPG SPS 906 (1/17)

Section 951 – Mobilization

Description

951.01 Work. This work consists of moving personnel, equipment, material and incidentals to the project and performing all work necessary before beginning work at the project site.

Mobilization includes the costs associated with obtaining permits, insurance, and bonds.

Mobilization is not intended to pay the costs of materials before they are used on the project site.

Work also includes cleaning of all equipment used at the project site. Clean all construction equipment prior to entry on the project site. Remove all dirt, plant parts and material that may carry noxious weed seeds into the area. Only construction equipment inspected by the Forest Service will be allowed to operate within the project area. Treat subsequent move-ins of equipment the same as the initial move-in. Clean truck beds and dump boxes hauling to the project site prior to entering the work area.

Payment

951.02 Basis. Pay for the accepted work at the contract unit price for the PAY ITEM SHOWN

IN THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.

(a) Reimburse for bond premiums before issuing the Notice to Proceed if evidence of payment is received.

(b) When 5 percent or more of the original contract amount is earned from other PAY

ITEMS, pay mobilization at the rate of 50 percent, or up to 5 percent of the original contract amount, whichever is less.

(c) When 10 percent or more of the original contract amount is earned from other PAY

ITEMS, pay mobilization at the rate of 100 percent, or up to 10 percent of the original contract amount, whichever is less.

(d) Pay any unpaid amount for mobilization upon final acceptance of all work items.

Make payment under:

PAY ITEM PAY UNIT

951 Mobilization …………………………………………………………. .LS

DPG SPS 951 (4/12)

Section 915-Existing Trail Restoration

915.01 Restoration Work

Work consists of restoring the trail template to its original condition. This work includes, removing slough and berm, borrow, filling ruts and troughs, reshaping back slopes, excavation, reshaping trail tread, restoring drainage and other trail structures, constructing rolling dips, and removing protruding rocks, roots, stumps.

915.04 Excavation and Embankment.

This work consists of the excavation and placement of all excavated material, regardless of its nature, from within the trail way. Remove all duff, debris, stumps, roots, and excavation from within trail bed limits and uniformly spread 4 feet outside the trail way limits, on the downslope, not more than 2 inches in depth. Do not obstruct drainage or create piles, berms, or windrows of debris. Compact embankments with suitable material.

915.06 Slough and Berm

Use suitable slough material within the trail way to restore the trail bed as SHOWN ON THE DRAWING (915-1). Place all unsuitable and excess material beyond the down slope edge of the trail bed and uniformly spread to a depth not exceeding 2" so as not to obstruct drainage or interfere with the drainage of out sloped tread. Remove berm when daylight can be obtained with a maximum tread width of 5 feet unless otherwise DESIGNATED ON THE GROUND.

915.07 Fill Material and Borrow.

Use suitable material to fill ruts, troughs, and potholes in the tread that cannot be leveled and out sloped through performance of work. Use approved methods to compact all loose material.

915.08 Rolling dips.

This work consists of installing and maintaining rolling dips, including excavation, backfill and compaction. Construct dips to drain. Install rolling dips of the type and at the locations SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS and as DESIGNATED ON THE GROUND.

915.09 Reshaping and Finishing Trail bed and Back slopes.

Provide a firm and uniformly finished trail bed in accordance with cross-sections. Leave no vertical backslopes. Provide a uniform and roughened surface on disturbed backslopes in accordance with cross sections as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS.

Measurement

915.10 Method.

Measure the quantities in accordance with Section 906. Quantities for rolling dips are estimates and are provided for information only. Contractor to perform actual quantity calculations for bidding and performing the work as shown.

Payment

915.12 Basis. Pay for the accepted quantities in accordance with Section 906 at the contract unit price for each PAY ITEM SHOWN IN THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS. All work items listed in this section are considered incidental to this pay item.

Make payment under:

PAY ITEM PAY UNIT

915 Trail Restoration............................................................ L.F.

DPG SPS 915 (1/22)

Section 941- Trail Aggregate Surface and Base Course

941.01 Work.

This work consists of furnishing hauling, watering, placing and compacting Class 5 or Class 13 Gravel Surfacing on the trail.

941.02 Requirement.

Surfacing material shall be from a commercial source free of excess moisture, frozen lumps, roots, sod, or other deleterious material. Do not furnish material that contains weeds or weed seed. The COR shall approve the physical characteristics and quality of the materials before placing on the trail.

941.03 Handling Materials.

Stockpile, remove, transport, and spread aggregates in a manner that shall preserve gradation and avoid contamination. Do not intermingle stockpiles of aggregate having different gradations.

Remnants of the aggregate stockpiles located along the trail shall be uniformly spread 4 feet outside the trailway limits, not more than 2 inches in depth. Do not obstruct drainage or create piles, berms, or windrows of debris

941.04 Haul Roads.

The Contractor shall maintain haul routes to pre hauling condition or better and inspect haul routes prior to hauling aggregate. Dust caused by hauling operations on roads that create a hazard to traffic or a nuisance to the public shall be treated with dust abatement as necessary to control the dust. On County roads the contractor shall coordinate with county road superintendents, to determine which dust control measures will be used. Contractor shall reduce speed to 25 miles per hour or less when hauling adjacent to occupied structures.

Construction

941.05 Preparation of Subgrade.

Prepare and finish trail bed as required under Section 915 and as shown on the drawings. Obtain written approval of the trail bed by the COR before placing aggregate.

941.06 Spreading and Compacting

Use aggregate that is uniformly mixed at optimum moisture content and spread and compact in layers to the final thickness and width SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. Adjust the moisture content of the material to a moisture content suitable for compaction. Remove irregularities and produce a smooth, even surface. Obtain compaction by mechanical vibratory compactors over the full area until visual displacement ceases, but not fewer than three passes. A pass shall consist of one complete coverage of the surface.

941.07 Tolerances.

Do not vary the total compacted thickness of the aggregate by more or less than ½ inch from the specified thickness or place it consistently below or above the specified depth. Do not vary the aggregate width by more than 3 inches from the specified width or place it consistently narrower or wider than the specified width. On flat trail way segments with no side slope, aggregate shall have a one-inch crown on the aggregate surface. In no case shall the final grade of the compacted aggregate be lower than the existing ground line.

Measurement. Measure the Section 941 pay items listed in the bid schedule according to section

941.08 The method of measurement is Compacted in Place quantities.

Payment

941.09 Basis. Pay for the accepted quantities in accordance with Section 906 at the contract unit price of each PAY ITEM SHOWN IN THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.

Make payment under:

Pay Item Pay Unit

941 Trail Aggregate Surfacing ……………………………………. LF

Section 622 – Rental Equipment

622.01 Description

This work consists of furnishing and operating equipment for construction work ordered by the CO and not otherwise provided for under the contract.

622.02 Rental Equipment.

The CO will order in writing rental equipment for use on the project. Contractor shall make equipment available for inspection and approval before use. Contractor shall furnish and operate equipment with such auxiliary attachments as are usually needed for efficient operation of the equipment. Keep the equipment in good repair. Operators shall be competent and experienced in the work.

622.03 Equipment Description

A mini excavator equipped with Roll over Protection and capable of a track width adjustment to 39”, outside-to-outside or less. 14 HP minimum rating. Minimum operating weight 3500lbs.

Equipped with a front dozer blade and a back-hoe bucket at least 18” wide.

622.04 Acceptance

Acceptance is based on visual inspection of the work for compliance with the contract and prevailing industry standards.

Measurement

622.05 Measure the Section 622 items listed in the bid schedule according to the following.

An hour consists of 60 minutes of actual operation of equipment on authorized Government work. Moving of equipment under its own power, when so ordered by the CO will constitute authorized work. Nonproductive time such as, but not restricted to, lack of operating supplies or qualified operator, service time, time lost by reason of breakdown or being stuck or loading time of specified accessories shall not constitute “actual operation”. Hours of actual operation will be maintained by the CO. Moving of equipment, accessories, support equipment and personnel to and from the project shall be paid under Section 951 Mobilization. Moving of equipment and specified accessories between job locations shall be at Government expense. The CO shall determine the method of moving equipment. Moving of support equipment and personnel between job locations shall be at the Contractors’ expense.

Payment

622.07 Basis. The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract unit price of measurement for each pay item listed in the schedule of items.

Payment will be made under:

Pay Item Pay Unit

622 Rental Equipment (Mini Excavator) ……………………………………. Hour

DPG SPS (11/14)