B___Scope_Of_Work_-_Sierra_Palm_and_PC_and_Bano_de_Oro.pdf

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Sierra Palm Picnic Area and Palo Colorado Minor Repair Maintenance Project

1.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

A. This project consists of repairing and maintenance of Picnic Areas and Interpretive Sites.

Work includes maintenance, constructing, roofing removal and replacement and gutter system, minor concrete repairs, wood window and frame removal and replacement, group sites maintenance and minor repairs, minor paving, minor excavation, parking area striping, clearing and lawn maintenance, signing, and installing a temporary water distribution system. All work for this project is within the El Yunque National Forest located in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico.

1.2 PROJECT LOCATION

A. Sierra Palm Picnic Area and Palo Colorado is located entirely on the El Yunque National

Forest lands. Projects is located approx. 15 miles south of Rio Grande, PR.

From Rio Grande, drive 8 miles east on PR-3 until PR-3 and PR-968 intersection. Turn south on PR-191 and drive 7.3 miles south to project location.

Approximate Project Coordinates: 18.30373, -65.78290

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. Construction sites will be closed to the public during construction but open to authorized government employees. The Contractor will be responsible for signing, limiting public access, and safety of public and/or government employees in the area.

2. The Contractor is responsible for the security of the Contractor’s equipment and materials.

3. Utilities are not available at the site.

4. Fuel trucks must be equipped with spill containment kits and portable berms that meet all state and federal regulations. A spill containment plan must be submitted and approved prior to construction.

5. The Contractor shall provide temporary toilet facilities (porta-potty) at the site during all construction work. Toilet facilities shall be provided at a rate of one stool for every 10 workers assigned or working on site.

6. All construction equipment shall be pressure washed before entering the Site. The removal of mud and debris from treds, 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.

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 CO. The

Contractor must request in writing for approval from the CO to stage trailers (work or housing) on site.

B. Overnight camping will not 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. As appointed by the C.O..

1.8 CONTRACT TIME

A. As shown in contract solicitation.

END OF SECTION C

September 2018