1240LU24Q0010 Attachment 2 Statement of Work Bridger Bangtail Trail Facility Renovation CGNF.docx

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Statement of Work

Contents

Project GAOA Bridger and Bangtail Trail Facility Renovation-Custer Gallatin National Forest

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

This contract is to provide services for trail maintenance work on the Bozeman Ranger District, Custer Gallatin National Forest, near Bozeman, Montana.

This contract requires furnishing equipment on a fully operated basis, in good mechanical and operating condition and operated by competent operators, experienced in performing work of the nature required by this contract. The Contractor will provide all equipment, operating supplies, operators, supervision, and support functions necessary to perform the required work on an hourly, per item, and per mile basis.

The work is located on numerous single track motorcycle trails on the Bozeman Ranger District, Custer Gallatin National Forest, near Bozeman, Montana.

2.0 Background

The work to be accomplished is associated with trail restoration, repair, and heavy maintenance, which shall include but is not limited to, restoring trail to the original trail template, including clearing, grading, blading, removing slough and berm, borrow, filling ruts and troughs, reshaping trail tread, restoring and cleaning drainage structures, removing protruding rocks, roots, and stumps, widening pullouts, restoring and reshaping switchbacks, repairing tread failure, constructing and repairing and constructing rock retaining wall, and removal of rock and material from landslides and backslope collapse.

Other work may include the installation of road and trail signposts and bulletin boards, including post hole excavation, setting posts and bulletin boards, and filling post holes after installation. Additional work may include excavation for culvert installation and a pit for a toilet.

Some trails specified for maintenance in this contract are considered single-track width and are open to motorcycles and all non-motorized use. Others are considered ATV width and are open to ATV’s less than 50” in width, motorcycles, and all non-motorized use.

The work is located on numerous single track motorcycle trails, and ATV trails within the Bridger and Bangtail Mountain ranges on the Bozeman Ranger District, Custer Gallatin National Forest, near Bozeman, Montana. The following is a list of work anticipated, to maintain trails under the contract:

1. Custer Gallatin. 9 lineal miles single track trail restoration.

2. Custer Gallatin. 32 switchbacks restored on single track trail.

3. Custer Gallatin. 12 lineal miles atv trail restoration.

4. Custer Gallatin. 3000 square feet rock wall construction,

5. Custer Gallatin. 25 hours mini excavator rental with operator.

TOTAL 39.5 21.0

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

Trail machinery furnished under this contract shall meet the following minimum specifications and equipment requirements.

Item #1 - Mini Compact Trail Excavator:

Restore single track trail to original trail template, including clearing, grading, blading, removing slough, berm, rocks, roots, and stumps from trail tread and backslope, filling ruts and troughs, reshaping trail tread, and restoring, reshaping and cleaning drainage structures.

(a) Maximum track width: 30”

(b) Tracks.

(c) Front dozer blade.

Item #2 – Mini Compact Trail Excavator:

Restore existing single-track switchbacks to original template, including clearing, blading, grading, removing slough, berm, rocks, and roots from tread and backslope, filling ruts and troughs, reshaping and widening trail tread and backslope.

(a) Maximum track width: 30”

(b) Tracks.

(c) Front dozer blade.

Item #3 – Mini Compact Trail Dozer:

Restore ATV width trail to original trail template, including clearing, blading, grading, removing slough, berm, rocks, and roots from tread and backslope, filling ruts and troughs, reshaping trail tread and backslope, and restoring, reshaping and cleaning drainage structures.

(a) Maximum track width: 48”

(b) Tracks.

(c) Front dozer blade.

Item #4 – Custer Gallatin National Forest Trails

Construct 3000 square feet of stacked rock retaining wall across numerous talus and scree fields on steep hillsides. Rock wall will average 1-1.5 feet wide and 2-4 feet high.

Item #5 – Custer Gallatin National Forest Trails

Install road and trail signposts and bulletin boards, including post hole excavation, setting posts and bulletin board, and filling post holes after installation. Excavation for culvert installation. Misc. excavator work.

(a) Maximum track width: 48”

(b) Tracks.

(c) Front dozer blade

4.0 Government Furnished

The US Forest Service will provide the trail signposts and bulletin boards to be installed by the Contractor.

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

Existing Trail Restoration Work consists of restoring the original trail template, including clearing, grading, blading, removing slough and berm, borrow, filling ruts and troughs, reshaping trail tread, restoring and cleaning drainage structures, removing protruding rocks, roots, and stumps, widening pullouts, repairing tread failure, and removal of rock and material from landslides and backslope collapse.

95%

Performance Evaluation = Reduced Payment or Re-work.

Good Performance Rating = Full Payment & No Re-work.

Reshaping and Finishing Trail bed Provide a firm and uniformly.

finished trail bed in accordance with cross section shown in the drawings.

95% Random Sampling Poor Performance = Reduced Payment or Re-work.

Good Performance = Full Payment & No Rework.

Rock & Root Removal Uniformly scatter the removed rocks and roots below the trailway and distribute to ensure no blockage of water courses or creation of a windrow. Fill holes with suitable material and compact.

95% Random Sampling Poor Performance Evaluation = Reduced Payment or Re-work.

Good Performance Rating = Full Payment and No Rework.

Slough & Berm Removal

Sampling Poor Performance Evaluation = Reduced Payment or Re-work.

Good Performance Rating = Full Payment and No Rework.

Directing water from the trail where washing of the trail bed is or has been occurring.

95%

Random Sampling

Poor Performance Evaluation = Reduced Payment or Re-work.

Good Performance Rating = Full Payment and No Rework.

Stabilize each rock on the course that supports it. Use rocks of a general rectangle shape.

95%

Random Sampling

Poor Performance Evaluation = Reduced Payment or Rework.

Good Performance Rating = Full Payment and No Rework.

6.0 Travel

Travel expenses are not authorized for this project.

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

(a) The Contractor shall assign to this contract the following key personnel: On-site supervisor

(b) During the first ninety (90) days of performance, the Contractor shall make no substitutions of key personnel unless the substitution is necessitated by illness, death, or termination of employment. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events and provide the information required by paragraph (c) below. After the initial 90-day period, the Contractor shall submit the information required by paragraph (c) to the Contracting Officer at least 15 days prior to making any permanent substitutions.

(c) The Contractor shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions, complete resumes for the proposed substitutes, and any additional information requested by the Contracting Officer. Proposed substitutes should have comparable qualifications to those of the persons being replaced. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor within 15 calendar days after receipt of all required information of the decision on substitutions. The contract will be modified to reflect any approved changes of key personnel.

8.0 Safety Requirements

(a) Contractor shall provide two signs stating "Machinery Ahead" with stands. Signs shall be a minimum of 36" x 36" in size with 6" black lettering on an orange background, reflectorized. Signs shall be in good condition and lettering shall be legible. Signs shall conform to U.S. Department of Transportation "Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices" (MUTCD), sign W21-3. (See Exhibit A). Signs shall be posted at the beginning and end of the daily work area or trail section before work begins.

(b) If a berm is left in a roadway overnight or weekends due to weather conditions or equipment breakdowns, the Contractor shall place a Type I barricade with an operable Type B illuminated warning light at each end of the berm and at maximum spacing intervals of 1000 feet. These devices shall conform to MUTCD (see Exhibit A). If it is necessary to leave a berm in place over a weekend, the Contractor shall notify the COR or inspector within 3 hours of the cause.

8.0 Soil Moisture

Equipment use may be suspended when soil moisture conditions are not favorable for obtaining a satisfactory result, as determined by the COR or Inspector.

9.0 Period of Performance

The estimated Period of Performance for this project is 06/15/2024-09/01/2024.

Days and Hours of Work. The work is to be accomplished approximately ten hours per day, with no restrictions to the days of the week. The workday shall be between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Workdays may be inconsistent to accommodate weather, soil moisture, or emergency repairs. This schedule may be altered by mutual agreement during the contract period. Contractor shall notify the COR in advance of any request for any significant alteration.

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