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Solicitation No: 12441922R0002 Project Name: 2017 PR FS Hurricane Irma (Trails) Repair Project

Table of Contents

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

B.2 SCHEDULE NOTES

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

C.2 PROJECT LOCATON

C.3 MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

D-1 PACKING AND MARKING

D-2 PROJECT LABELING FOR OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 CLAUSES

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 CLAUSES

F.2 OTHER REQUIREMENTS

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 CLAUSES

G.2 OTHER REQUIREMENTS

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 CLAUSES

H.2 OTHER REQUIREMENTS

PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 CLAUSES

PART III--LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J--LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

J.1 ATTACHMENTS

PART IV--REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K--REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

K.1 PROVISIONS

SECTION L--INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS OR

RESPONDENTS

L.1 PROVISIONS

SECTION M--EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 PROVISIONS

M.2 PROPOSAL EVALUATION

M.3 TECHNICAL EVALUATION FACTORS

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

2017 PR FS Hurricane Irma (Trails) Repair Project

MOBILIZATION

(1) ANGELITO TRAIL ERFO REPAIR

(2) MT. BRITTON TRAIL ERFO REPAIR

(3) CAIMITILLO TRAIL ERFO REPAIR

(4) CAIMITILLO SPUR ERFO REPAIR

(5) EL YUNQUE TRAIL ERFO REPAIR

(6) BANO DE ORO TRAIL ERFO REPAIR

Item No. Description Estimated Quantity

Pay Unit

Unit Price Unit Total

15101 Mobilization / Demobilization

Lump Sum

SUB-TOTAL PRICE $ -

ANGELITO TRAIL ERFO REPAIR

Quantity

Pay

25702(1)

Contractor designed, 60 inch span x 72 inch rise, precast or reinforced cast-in-place concrete three

(3) sided box culvert with Footings and Reinforced Concrete Wingwalls w/ weep holes (All Sides)

12 Foot $ - $ -

30104(1)

Aggregate base, grading A (FP-14 Table 703-2) compaction method

32 Ton $ - $ -

FP-14 Section 204.11(a)(1)

60306(1)

Contractor construction, 60 inch span x 72 inch rise, precast or reinforced cast-in-place concrete three (3) sided box culvert with Footings and Reinforced Concrete Wingwalls w/ weep holes (All Sides) and all Dewatering

12 Foot $ - $ -

64801(1)

Placed Streambed simulation rock, bed class submittal required, method machine place

Cubic Yard

ANGELITO TRAIL ERFO REPAIR -- OPTIONAL PAY ITEM(S)

15713(1) Soil Erosion & Pollution Control

Lump

20302(1)

Removal of 36" dia x 4' Length Round Concrete Culvert, disposal method, Legally off National Forest

1 Each $ - $ -

20701(1)

Earthwork geosynthetics, type Class I, nonwoven, Type A

Square

25105(1) Keyed riprap, class 5 50 Ton $ - $ -

25702(2)

41' (plus or minus 4') span x 66" wide, precast and/or concrete reinforced trail bridge

Lump

30104(2)

Aggregate base, grading 6" surge stone compaction method FP-14 Section 204.11(a)(1)

23 Ton $ - $ -

62506(1)

Mulching, Dry method (Dry mulching shall be sterile. Contractor shall use in all areas of disturbance)

Square

62606(1)

Plantings, cohitre (Commelina diffusa) and wedelia (Sphagneticola trilobata) [Refer to FSSS Section 626 for Planting Requirements]

Square

OPTIONAL PAY ITEM SUB-TOTAL PRICE $ -

MT. BRITTON TRAIL ERFO REPAIR

Quantity

Pay

15713(2)

Pollution Control

Lump

20307(1)

Removal of 41' length x 2' wide existing concrete trail section, disposal method, Legally off National Forest

Square

Feet

20307(2)

Removal of 608' length x 3' wide existing asphalt trail section, disposal method, Legally off National Forest

Square

25702(3)

41-ft long x 7' (plus/minus 1') depth

Lump gabion wall fill slope repair

30104(3)

Aggregate base, grading C (FP-14 Table 703-2) compaction method FP-14 Section

142 Ton $ - $ -

60101(1)

Concrete, 4" depth concrete with 1/2" Min. to 3" Max.

Angular Stone Embeded Brushed Surface Finished Trail Surface (concrete color shall match existing)

Cubic

60306(2)

Contractor construction, 41-ft long x 7' (plus/minus 1') depth gabion wall fill slope repair

Lump

MT. BRITTON TRAIL ERFO REPAIR -- OPTIONAL PAY ITEM(S)

25702(5)

Trail Section, Trail Stabilization at Dam, and Stairway Repair/Reconstruction

Lump

60306(4) construction, Trail Section, Trail Stabilization at Dam, and Stairway Repair/Reconstruction

Lump

60413(1)

Remove and reset, historic rocks/stones along asphalt trail that shall be removed

Lump

62506(2) method (Dry

Square mulching shall be sterile. Contractor shall use in all areas of disturbance)

62606(2)

Plantings, cohitre (Commelina diffusa) and wedelia (Sphagneticola trilobata) [Refer to FSSS Section 626 for Planting Requirements]

Square

CAIMITILLO TRAIL ERFO REPAIR

Quantity

Pay

15713(3)

Pollution Control

Lump

20307(3)

Removal of 637' length x 3' wide existing asphalt trail section, disposal method, Legally off National Forest

Square

30104(4) grading C (FP-14 Table 703-2) compaction method FP-14 Section

205 Ton $ - $ -

60101(2)

Concrete, 4" depth concrete with 1/2" Min. to 3" Max.

Angular Stone Embeded Brushed Surface Finished Trail Surface (concrete color shall match existing)

Cubic

CAIMITILLO TRAIL ERFO REPAIR -- OPTIONAL PAY ITEM(S)

20302(3)

Removal of 12" dia. x 5' Length Culverts, disposal method, Legally off National Forest

7 Each $ - $ -

20307(4)

Removal of 1,060' length x 3' wide existing asphalt trail section, disposal method, Legally off National Forest

Square

25702(6)

7 Individual concrete rock culvert w/ top

Lump

60306(5) construction, 7 Individual concrete rock culvert w/ top

Lump

60413(2)

Remove and reset, rocks/stones along asphalt trail that shall be removed

Lump

62506(3) method (Dry mulching shall be sterile. Contractor shall use in all areas of disturbance)

Square

62606(3)

(Commelina diffusa) and wedelia (Sphagneticola trilobata) [Refer to FSSS Section 626 for Planting Requirements]

Square

CAIMITILLO SPUR ERFO REPAIR

Quantity

Pay

15713(4)

Pollution Control

Lump

20302(4)

Removal of 12" dia. x 5' Length Concrete Culvert, disposal method, Legally off National Forest

1 Each $ - $ -

25702(7)

121-ft long x 10' (plus/minus 1') depth gabion wall fill slope repair (Gabion Basket Designed to Grow Vegetation)

Lump

60201(1)

12 inch dia. pipe culvert, concrete w/ Class 2 riprap energy dissipator

24 Foot $ - $ -

60306(6) construction, 121-ft long x 10' (plus/minus 1') depth gabion wall fill slope repair (Gabion Basket Designed to Grow Vegetation)

Lump

CAIMITILLO SPUR ERFO REPAIR -- OPTIONAL PAY ITEM(S)

62506(4) method (Dry mulching shall be sterile. Contractor shall use in all areas of disturbance)

Square

62606(4)

(Commelina diffusa) and wedelia

Square

(Sphagneticola trilobata) [Refer to FSSS Section 626 for Planting Requirements]

EL YUNQUE TRAIL ERFO REPAIR

Quantity

Pay

15713(5)

Pollution Control

Lump

20104(1)

Clearing and grubbing, disposal method, Legally off Government Lands

Square

20301(2)

Removal of 40-ft long x 36" to 48" wide trail switchback failure and failure material, disposal method Legally off National Forest

Lump

25702(8)

40-ft long x 36' depth gabion wall cut slope repair (Gabion Basket Designed to Grow Vegetation) or Wire Face / Block/ and/or Panel MSE Wall, Soil Nailing or equal

Lump

25702(9)

16-ft long x 9' (plus/minus 1') depth gabion wall fill slope repair (Gabion Basket Designed to Grow Vegetation)

Lump

25702(10)

13-ft long x 9' (plus/minus 1') depth gabion wall fill slope

Lump repair (Gabion Basket Designed to Grow Vegetation)

25702(12)

Contractor designed, 40-ft long x 36" to 48" wide trail switchback failure redesign w/ landing and smooth transition

Lump

25702(13)

40-ft long x 18' (plus/minus 1') depth gabion wall fill slope repair (Gabion Basket Designed to Grow Vegetation)

Lump

60306(7) construction, 40-ft long x 36' depth gabion wall cut slope repair (Gabion Basket Designed to Grow Vegetation) or Wire Face / Block/ and/or Panel MSE Wall, Soil Nailing or equal

Lump

60306(8) construction, 16-ft long x 9' (plus/minus 1') depth gabion wall fill slope repair (Gabion Basket Designed to Grow Vegetation)

Lump

60306(9) construction, 13-ft long x 9' (plus/minus 1') depth gabion wall fill slope repair (Gabion Basket Designed to Grow Vegetation)

Lump

60306(11) construction, 40-ft long x 36" to 48" wide trail switchback

Lump failure redesign w/ landing and smooth transition

60306(12)

Contractor construction, 40-ft long x 18' (plus/minus 1') depth gabion wall fill slope repair (Gabion Basket Designed to Grow Vegetation)

Lump

EL YUNQUE TRAIL ERFO REPAIR -- OPTIONAL PAY ITEM(S)

20307(5)

Removal of 1030' length x 3' wide existing asphalt trail section, disposal method, Legally off National Forest

Square

20701(2)

Earthwork geosynthetics, type Class I, nonwoven, Type A

Square

25702(11)

45-ft trail horizontal alignment x 36" wide trail width w/ proposed 18" depth rock culvert and removing existing trail segment at location

Lump

30104(5) grading A (FP-14 Table 703-2) compaction method FP-14 Section

257 Ton $ - $ -

30104(6) grading AASHTO #57 Stone (no fines)

247 Ton $ - $ -compaction method FP-14 Section 204.11(a)(1)

60306(10)

Contractor construction, 45-ft trail horizontal alignment x 36" wide trail width w/ proposed 18" depth rock culvert and removing existing trail segment at location

Lump

62506(5) method (Dry mulching shall be sterile. Contractor shall use in all areas of disturbance)

12933 Square

62606(5)

(Commelina diffusa) and wedelia (Sphagneticola trilobata) [Refer to FSSS Section 626 for Planting Requirements]

12933 Square

BANO DE ORO TRAIL ERFO REPAIR

Quantity

Pay

15713(6)

Pollution Control

Lump

25702(15)

37' (plus or minus 3') span x 60" wide, reinforced concrete low water crossing trail bridge

Lump

60306(14) construction, 37' (plus or minus 3') span x 60" wide, Lump reinforced concrete low water crossing trail bridge

BANO DE ORO TRAIL ERFO REPAIR -- OPTIONAL PAY ITEM(S)

25702(14)

56-ft long x 11' (plus/minus 1') depth gabion wall fill slope repair (Gabion Basket Designed to Grow Vegetation)

Lump

30104(7) grading A (FP-14 Table 703-2) compaction method FP-14 Section

25 Ton $ - $ -

60306(13) construction, 56-ft long x 11' (plus/minus 1') depth gabion wall fill slope repair (Gabion Basket Designed to Grow Vegetation)

Lump

62506(6) method (Dry mulching shall be sterile. Contractor shall use in all areas of disturbance)

Square

62606(6)

(Commelina diffusa) and wedelia (Sphagneticola trilobata) [Refer to FSSS Section 626 for Planting Requirements]

Square

GRAND TOTAL $ -

B.2 SCHEDULE NOTES

a) Items labeled as optional are not required to be exercised by the government. If exercised, the contractor will be required to perform the optional work in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract.

b) One award will be made from this solicitation, contractors must submit pricing for all items to be considered for award.

c) To be considered responsive and considered for an award, the offeror must have an ACTIVE account in the System for Award Management (SAM.Gov) at the time proposals are due

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

2017 PR FS HURRICANE IRMA (TRAILS) REPAIR PROJECT

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1. Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, transportation, supervision, supplies, and support equipment (vehicles), and incidentals to perform this work in accordance with terms, specifications, conditions, and provisions of this solicitation, the contract, laws, rules, and regulations.

2. This work shall consist of: applicable Architectural and Engineering (A/E) services per specified pay items, construction surveying and staking as designed by A/E, erosion control measures, dewatering structures installation and removal after final acceptance, clearing and grubbing, the removal and resetting of historic rocks/stones located on the boundary of the trail surface in approved areas only, excavation, geotextile placement, concrete work, fill slope and cut slopes designs and repairs, trail re-surfacing, installing rock culverts, removal and demolition as specified in drawings, riprap armoring as specified, hauling off of excessive excavation and accumulated sediment material.

3. Before any construction can commence on A/E design and construction pay items as approved by the C.O., the contractor shall allow 90 days minimum for Section 106 Consultation under the National Historic Preservation Act. This is reflected below in the Suggested A/E Design Timeline schedule.

4. The existing trail systems has an average existing width of 2’ – 3’, some widths may vary on trails. The specified work is generally confined within the limits of the existing trail traveled way, adjacent ditches, shoulders, cut/fill slopes, and trail embankment stabilizations. Work shall also include stream crossing improvements such as three-sided box culverts and low water crossing trail bridge’s construction and/or rehabilitation.

5. The El Yunque National Forest can receive rainfall of over 240 inches (6.1 m) per year.

The contractor shall be responsible for monitoring the local weather conditions at project site. An unexpected or unanticipated rain shower can develop anytime without warning, which may impact the construction activities. The contractor shall be responsible for protecting all stockpiled material from damages, corrosion, segregations, monitoring and enforcement of their erosion control mitigation measures, resource damage mitigation, and protecting concrete at all times during contract duration. Rain showers can affect concrete activities which can compromise the concrete strength (f’c) and its finishing. Even if rain precipitation isn’t predicted, the contractor shall always be prepared to cover the concrete and/or stockpiles with a tarp, plastic sheeting, and any other approved method at all times. The contractor shall be sure to seal the edges of their materials to ensure rainwater can’t seep underneath which may impact the integrity of its properties and intentions.

Work Activity (Task Description) Responsible Party Duration

Contract - Award Date (Gov't)

Pre-Work Meeting (via phone) (Gov't)(Contractor)

Issue Notice to Proceed (Gov't)

Deliverable Due: 30% Submittal (Contractor) 60 day(s)

Response Due: 30% Submittal (Gov't) 9 day(s)

Deliverable Due: 85% Submittal (Contractor) 45 day(s)

Response Due: 85% Submittal (Gov't) 10 day(s)

Deliverable Due: 100% Submittal (Contractor) 18 day(s)

Section 106 Consultation Under The National Historic Preservation Act

(Gov't) 90 day(s)

232 days

Begin Construction (Contractor) Refer to Awarded Contract for Contract Time

Total:

2017 PR FS HURRICANE IRMA (TRAILS) ERFO REPAIR PROJECT A-E DESIGN PAY ITEMS

SUGGESTED TIMELINE

**Refer to Section 230. - Submittals of the "Trail Bridge Replacement & Repair Design Requirements" for the 30%, 85%, and 100% submittal requirements.

**The A-E shall confirm if the timeline is reasonable or propose a new revised timeline based on the requirements of the Deliveries or Performance

6. The contractor shall be responsible for any damage to existing structures that are not a part of the design or contract requirements for replacement and/or rehabilitation. Any damages occurred by the contractor may be repaired at no additional cost to the government.

7. Any individual tree for removal as specified in the design and the contract requirements shall require the approval of the C.O. and the Forest Biologist prior. No tree removal shall commence until approved in writing by the C.O..

8. Refer to the SUBMITTALS and SHOP DRAWINGS section for all submittals required by the contractor that shall be approved by the USFS and EPA. After review, revisions, and approval, the contractor shall be responsible for implementation of the approved plans for the entire duration of contract until Final Acceptance. All plans, permits, and their implementation shall be the responsibility of the contractor and considered incidental to their proposal.

9. All contractor’s movement or transportation of equipment to or from project site required to pursue the work in the this solicitation, to repair or replace equipment, or for the Contractor's convenience shall be at the Contractor's expense and considered incidental to their proposal.

10. Prior to beginning work, the Contractor is responsible for identifying all appropriate commercial sources of material and equipment.

11. Normal operational hours are approximately from 06:30 am to 5:30 PM Atlantic Standard Time, Monday through Friday (Federal Holidays excluded). Weekend work maybe permitted with written approval from the Contracting Officer (C.O.) prior.

Federal Holidays

1. New Year’s Day – January 1st

2. Martin Luther King Junior’s Birthday – Third Monday in January

3. President’s Day – Third Monday in February

4. Memorial Day – Last Monday in May

5. Juneteenth National Independence Day - Third Monday in June

6. Independence Day – July 4th

7. Labor Day – First Monday in September

8. Columbus Day – Second Monday in October

9. Veteran’s Day – November 11th

10. Thanksgiving Day – Fourth Thursday in November

11. Christmas Day – December 25th

12. The contractor shall maintain an approved Quality Control Plan. The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with the project requirements. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s quality control program is the means by which he/she assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract.

13. The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance in accordance with Quality Assurance to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards.

14. The Contractor will be issued a Notice to Proceed and work shall begin within (10) calendar days of the notice to proceed. Commence work includes ordering materials, mobilization, and work on site. The contractor shall notify the C.O. and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) seven (7) calendar days prior to the date that work will be ready for final inspection. Final inspection shall be scheduled far enough in advance to allow for punch items to be completed prior to the completion date established by the Notice to Proceed.

15. At all times during the performance of this contract and until the work is completed and accepted, the Contractor shall directly supervise the work or designate in writing an on-site competent superintendent who is satisfactory to the Contracting Officer and has authority to act for the Contractor. The superintendent shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer prior to the commencement of work. This individual shall be able to read, speak, and understand English.

16. The Contractor shall exercise caution and care while pursuing the work to prevent unnecessary conflict with, or potential hazards to, road users or others within the work area. The Contractor is to pursue all work on site in accordance with all Federal, State and Local laws governing the transportation and work being performed.

PROJECT LOCATION

Angelito Trail Head Coordinates: 18.323263, -65.746978 Mt. Britton Trail Head Coordinates: 18.298492, -65.791120 Caimitillo Trail Head Coordinates: 18.302583, -65.783570 Caimitillo Spur Trail Head Coordinates: 18.303142, -65.784970 El Yunque Trail Head Peak Coordinates: 18.310428, -65.792071 Bano De Oro Trail Head Coordinates: 18.300590, -65.786460

All work within this solicitation will be located on the El Yunque National Forest which is approx.. 6.90 miles (11.1 Km) south of Rio Grande, Puerto Rico... All construction is within the El Yunque National Forest boundaries within the La Mina and Big Tree Trail’s Forest Recreation Area sites and trails. A vicinity and project location map are provided and enclosed in the attached solicitation drawings.

The solicited work and project location is within a remote Forest Service site in rural/mountain locations, steep, narrow, and brushy terrain. Some existing trail access treadway is very narrow with a variety of aggregate, asphalt, and concrete surface with aggregate finish and some concrete or rock stairs and steps.

Cell phone coverage may not be available; closest supply sources may be in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico which is 6.90 miles (11.1 Km) north of project location. Potable water, electricity, and sanitary facilities aren’t available at project site.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

The work shall conform to these specifications and any supplemental specifications. All work shall be performed in compliance with the most recent Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.

The applicable specifications for Construction are the Forest Service Supplemental Specification (FSSS), and the Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects per FP-14.

In case of any discrepancy in the FSSS and the FP-14, the FSSS specifications shall take precedence.

An electronic pdf copy of the FP-14 can be located and downloaded at the link as shown below:

https://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/specs/

CONFORMITY WITH DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The work shall conform to the specifications and drawings provided in the awarded contract. If there’s discrepancy between drawings and specifications, the specifications shall take precedence.

Unless working tolerances are specified, all work performed and materials furnished shall be in reasonably close conformity with lines, grades, cross sections, dimensions, and material requirements shown on the drawings, indicated in the specifications, or designated on the ground. "Reasonably close conformity" is in compliance with reasonable and customary manufacturing and construction tolerances.

a) Definition. "Work" includes, but is not limited to, materials, workmanship, and manufacture and fabrication of components.

b) The Contractor shall maintain an adequate inspection system and perform such inspections as will ensure that the work performed under the contract conforms to contract requirements. The Contractor shall maintain complete inspection records and make them available to the Government. All work shall be conducted under the general direction of the Contracting Officer and is subject to Government inspection and test at all places and at all reasonable times before acceptance to ensure strict compliance with the terms of the contract.

c) Government inspections and tests are for the sole benefit of the Government and do not—

1) Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for providing adequate quality control measures;

2) Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for damage to or loss of the material before acceptance;

3) Constitute or imply acceptance; or

4) Affect the continuing rights of the Government after acceptance of the completed work under paragraph (I) below.

d) The presence or absence of a Government’s COR or Government Technical Monitor

(GTM) does not relieve the Contractor from any contract requirement, nor is the inspector authorized to change any term or condition of the specification without the Contracting Officer's written authorization.

e) The Contractor shall promptly furnish, without additional charge, all facilities, labor, and material reasonably needed for performing such safe and convenient inspections and tests as may be required by the Contracting Officer. The Government may charge to the Contractor any additional cost of inspection or test when work is not ready at the time specified by the Contractor for inspection or test, or when prior rejection makes reinspection or retest necessary. The Government shall perform all inspections and tests in a manner that will not unnecessarily delay the work. Special, full size, and performance tests shall be performed as described in the contract.

f) The Contractor shall, without charge, replace or correct work found by the Government not to conform to contract requirements, unless in the public interest the Government consents to accept the work with an appropriate adjustment in contract price. The Contractor shall promptly segregate and remove rejected material from the premises.

g) If the Contractor does not promptly replace or correct rejected work, the Government may (1) by contract or otherwise, replace or correct the work and charge the cost to the Contractor or (2) terminate for default the Contractor's right to proceed.

h) If, before acceptance of the entire work, the Government decides to examine already completed work by removing it or tearing it out, the Contractor, on request, shall promptly furnish all necessary facilities, labor, and material. If the work is found to be defective or nonconforming in any material respect due to the fault of the Contractor or its subcontractors, the Contractor shall defray the expenses of the examination and of satisfactory reconstruction. However, if the work is found to meet contract requirements, the Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment for the additional services involved in the examination and reconstruction, including, if completion of the work was thereby delayed, an extension of time.

i) Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the Government shall accept, as promptly as practicable after completion and inspection, all work required by the contract or that portion of the work the Contracting Officer determines can be accepted separately.

Acceptance shall be final and conclusive except for latent defects, fraud, gross mistakes amounting to fraud, or the Government's rights under any warranty or guarantee.

SUBMITTALS and SHOP DRAWINGS The following shall be submitted on this project for C.O.’s approval at least 30 days after Contract Award:

Title Referenced by

Specification No.

Time of Government Approval After Submittal

Electronic Notice of Intent (eNOI) https://cdx.epa.gov

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

EPA

Require EPA Approval (provide EPA submission evidence to the C.O.)

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan

(SWPPP)

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

EPA

Provide completed electronic copy to the C.O. for approval before construction can commence. A physical copy must always be maintained and updated per SWPPP guidance. Most updated

SWPPP shall always be kept at Project Site

NPDES Construction General Permit U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

EPA

Require EPA Approval (provide approved EPA permit to the C.O. before construction can commence)

Accident Prevention (Safety Plan) FAR Clause 52.236- 13 10 Days

Schedules for Construction Contracts (Project Work Schedule)

FAR Clause 52.236- 15 10 Days

Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan

FP-14 107.10(b) 10 Days

Traffic Control Proposal FSSS 156.03 10 Days Contractor Quality Control Plan FSSS 153.02 10 Days Notification of Proposed Contractor- Provided Material Sources FP-14 105.02(c) 10 Days Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan FSSS Section 157 10 Days Dewatering Structures Plan FSSS Section 157 10 Days Staging and Storage Stockpiling of Materials Plan

Statement of Work 10 Days

MATERIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REPORTS SUBMITTALS

The following material certifications and/or testing reports shall be submitted on this project for C.O.’s approval at least 30 days after Contract Award:

Title Referenced by

Specification No.

Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan and Dewatering Structure Plan Inspection Report (Contractor’s Inspection Report required once every 7 calendar days for duration of contract. Shall submit to C.O.)

FSSS Section 157.14

Aggregate Grading C (imported commercial material)

FP-14 Section 703

Aggregate Grading 4” and 6” (imported commercial material)

FP-14 Section 703

Riprap (imported commercial source) FP-14 Table 705-1 Earthwork geosynthetics, type C Class I (geotextile)

FP-14 Table 714-1

Gabion baskets FP-14 Section 253 and 720.02

Minor Concrete FP-14 Table 601-1 Structural Concrete Class A (mix design, tremie(s), concrete pumps etc)

FP-14 Table 552-2

Elastomeric expansion joint Seal FP-14 Section 552.14 Underdrain System w/ Sheet Drain (Type S Pipe w/ Class 2 Perforations per AASHTO M-252)

FP-14 Table 714-3

Reinforcing Steel FP-14 Section 554.04 Planting, (Approved planting species, plant species certification tag, and requires the El Yunque National Forest’s Ecologist visual inspection for approval prior to purchase and before on-ground planting can commence)

FSSS Section 626

Mulching, Dry Method (mulch shall be weed free)

FP-14 Section 625

MOISTURE SENSITIVE SOILS

(NOTE: For use on trail project where material to be excavated is expected to be moisture sensitive.)

Contractors are cautioned that the trailway structure design load is critical and shall be monitored during periods of excessive moisture. Materials on this project are sensitive to excessive moisture and will require careful selection and scheduling of equipment to permit efficient operation. Any damage resulting from operations, which renders the material unsuitable for use or results in potential siltation of streams, will be corrected by the Contractor at Contractor's expense.

CONTROL OF MATERIAL

Rights In and Use of Materials

a) The Contractor, with the written approval of the Contracting Officer, may use on the project suitable stone, gravel, and sand, or other material found in the excavation.

Payment will be made both for the excavation of such materials at the corresponding contract unit price and for the pay items for which the excavated material is used. The Contractor shall replace without additional compensation sufficient suitable materials to complete the portion of the work which was originally contemplated to be constructed with such material.

b) Materials produced or processed from Government lands in excess of the quantities required for performance of this contract are the property of the Government. The Government is not obligated to reimburse the Contractor for the cost of their production.

Material Sources

a) Designated Sources – N/A

b) Contractor Furnished Sources – All materials and importing of materials shall be the sole responsibility of the contractor. All material incorporated into the work covered by this contract shall be new and free of any defects (used material is not acceptable) and of the most suitable grade for the purpose intended and shall conform to Far Clause Section

36.505 - Material and Workmanship. A submittal is required for approval of all commercial source materials. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing the specified product with no adjustment in contract price. Quality Testing shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Test results shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer for evaluation and approval.

Storage Stockpiling of Materials

a) Materials shall be stored to assure the preservation of quality and fitness for the work.

Stored materials shall be located to facilitate their prompt inspection. Designated sites on Forest Service administered land, may be used for storage purposes and for the placing of Contractor's plant equipment as approved by the C.O..

The contractor shall not place or plan their staging areas where there are known invasive plants. These locations will be identified by the designated Forest Ecologist.

Contractor’s materials, equipment, and supplies are to be staged in approved parking lots at Big Tree Trailhead and/or Palo Colorado Recreation Area, administrative access areas, and approved staging areas along the trail. All storage sites provided by the Forest Service shall be restored at the Contractor's expense. The contractor shall be responsible for making arrangements for storage on other than Forest Service administered lands.

Earthwork Tolerances

a) Changes within specified tolerances (such as adjustment of horizontal or vertical alignment) shall be approved in advance by the C.O. and made as necessary to maintain earthwork quantities substantially as designed within balance points. Such adjustments shall not be considered as "Changes" under Clause 52.243-5.

SAFETY

During the execution of this contract, the Contractor shall conform to the rules and regulations as set forth by OSHA Safety and Health Standards, 29 CFR Part 1926 – Safety and Health Regulations for Construction or the US Army Corps of Engineers “Safety and Health Requirements Manual”, Sept 15 2008 (free online) whichever is more stringent. Smoking will not be permitted in any building or structure. Fire precautions to prevent wildfire shall be included or initiated when weather and site conditions pose a significant opportunity for ignition of wildfire.

The Contractor shall abide by all Federal and State laws pertaining to the health and safety of individuals and equipment on the worksite. This includes minors working or observing the operations of the work in the field.

Contractor shall provide a written job-specific Safety Plan for the inherently hazardous conditions that exist during operations such as scafolding Part 1926 Subpart L (Scaffolds), buoyant vests, harness, and fall protection standards which is available online at our www.osha.gov.

The Contractor’s Safety Plan shall identify and describe any inherently hazardous conditions and specific actions to reduce these hazards. This plan shall be provided to the Contracting Officer (CO) at the post award conference and shall be approved by the government before any work may commence. Work shall not commence on this project if the Contractor fails to provide the CO with an approved Safety Plan. Contractor’s approved Safty Plan shall be implemented by the contractor at all times during the duration of this contract.

SITE MANAGEMENT

The Contractor shall exercise caution and care while pursuing the work to prevent unnecessary conflict with, or potential hazards to others within the work area. Always maintain site free of hazards. Safety equipment, fencing and barriers shall be installed per safety plan. Erosion control and sedimentation structures shall be constructed in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations as applicable. Historical and/or archeological issues shall be addressed as needed. The Contractor is to pursue all work on project site in accordance with all Federal, State and Local laws governing the transportation and work being performed.

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT / TRAIL CLOSURE

The Contractor shall erect warning signs in advance to any place on the project where operations may interfere with the use of the trail by traffic and at all intermediate points, where the new work crosses or coincides with an existing trail. The Contractor will post warning signs on each end of the section of trail being worked. Signs are to be of the size, quantity, and colors as required in the current edition of the "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devises", (MUTCD). These signs shall be moved as needed to properly delineate and identify the section of the trail being constructed or repaired. All slow-moving equipment is to have a reflectorized "slow-moving" vehicle emblem properly attached.

The Contractor shall provide, erect and maintain all necessary barricades, suitable and sufficient lights, danger signals, signs, and other traffic control devices, and shall take all necessary precautions for the protection of the work and safety of the public and their workers.

All work requiring closure of a road and/or trail must be scheduled and approved by the Contracting Officer (CO) in writing prior to the commencement of that portion of work. If for any reason traffic hazards (segments of unfinished work which may present a hazard such as rolls of surface material, berms on the shoulder, etc.) are left in or adjacent to the trail after normal working hours, the work is to be properly signed before and after the hazardous area with a Hazardous and/or Warning Sign(s). Signs shall provide adequate visibility and legibility conforming to Table 2A-3. Minimum Maintained Retroreflectivity of the MUTCD.

The MUTCD can be downloaded for free at https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/

TEMPORARY FACILITIES

(a) STAGING AREA: The contractor will be responsible for providing a staging and material’s staging plan for C.O.’s approval covered in section “SUBMITTALS and SHOP DRAWINGS” of this Statement of Work. The Government will work with the contractor on the approval of the contractor’s proposed adequate staging areas. No staging of materials shall commence until approved by the C.O..

The Government will not provide any secured storage/staging areas for the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for protecting their own materials stockpiled against adverse weather, damage, theft, and other risks of loss. The Government assumes no responsibility for material or equipment left in the storage area and/or project site.

(b) SANITARY FACILITIES: Toilet facilities will not be provided by the Government at project sites.

(b) WATER: Not available

(c) ELECTRICITY: Not available

(d) TELEPHONE: Not available

WILDLIFE AND PLANTING MITIGATIONS AND PROTECTIONS

PLANTS

1. Erosion control materials shall be made from biodegradable materials to the extent possible and be sterile (free of any plant material). No hay or straw will be used unless it is certified weed-free.

2. Only native species shall be planted. Species to be planted are to be reviewed and approved by Forest Ecologist in advance.

3. Known invasive non-native plant locations in the project area will be flagged and GPS.

Any equipment that operates in the flagged invasive plant area must be washed before moving outside of the invasive plant area.

4. Invasive species shall be removed using hand tools and covered with biodegradable black plastic tarp to decompose

5. All vehicles and construction equipment shall be cleaned by the contractor and shall be inspected at the forest entrance for any potential invasive plants. Contractor shall notify the USFS Contracting Officer a minimum of 1-week in advance for all equipment inspection before mobilizing to the National Forest.

6. Known locations of federally listed plants will be flagged, for no cutting and no ground disturbance within the flagged area.

7. Before cutting or removal of trees, trees shall be inspected by the USFS for presence of birds and bird nests. Contractor shall not proceed of removing any trees without consent by the Contracting Officer. Trees shall be removed once they are not being occupied or used by birds and approved in writing by Forest Biologist and Forest Ecologist.

BROAD-WINGED HAWK

8. Conduct broad-winged hawk surveys according to survey protocol through the duration of the project.

9. If an active broad-winged hawk nest or nest area is found during surveys:

February 1 through July 1: no work or human activities within 50 meters of nest.

February 1 through August 1: noise cannot exceed 86 decibels when measured within 150 meters of nest.

i. Noise barriers and noise absorption materials can be used around project work to reduce sound.

Monthly monitoring of nest by biologist during project work.

No cutting or removal of mature trees of 25 cm d.b.h. or greater within 300 meters of nest.

SHARP-SHINNED HAWK

10. Conduct sharp-shinned hawk surveys according to survey protocol through the duration of the project.

11. If an active sharp-shinned hawk nest or nest area is found during surveys:

Ground surveys will commence to locate the nest tree.

March 1 through July 1: noise cannot exceed 96 decibels1 when measured at the nest.

Monthly monitoring of nest by biologist during project work.

No cutting or removal of mature trees of 25 cm d.b.h. or greater within 50 meters of nest.

PUERTO RICAN PARROT

12. No helicopter flights are allowed for this project. No exception.

PUERTO RICAN BOA

13. Before heavy equipment including excavator, tractor, roller, are used in an area, a qualified person2 is to inspect equipment to search for and remove boas from the equipment. Particular attention to the wheels, wheel wells, grills and engines. The qualifications to remove a boa is that the individual shall have a Fish and Wildlife handling permit to touch/remove the boa.

14. Before grubbing or chainsaw work to remove woody debris, trees, or logs, search for and remove boas from woody debris.

15. If boas are found alive, they will be relocated by a qualified person2 to adjacent forested areas away from the work area that have woody debris and in the shade of the canopy of the trees. If dead boas are found, after documentation it will be buried more than 50 meters from buildings or trails.

16. All instances where boas are seen, seen and relocated, or harmed, will be documented.

Documentation shall include: picture (when possible), date, time, latitude and longitude of location of boa, type of action taken with boa (if any), and any harm to boa.

Documentation will be shared with US Fish and Wildlife Service and Forest Service Forest Biologist.

EROSION CONTROL & AQUATIC FAUNA

17. Ensure that all erosion control materials use mesh openings 1 inch or smaller to prevent strangling of Puerto Rican Boas, and are made of biodegradable materials (jute mat, fiber mat, erosion control mat, certified weed-free straw), or are removed from the site at the end of the sediment control plan period, and are to be sterile to prevent the introduction of invasive weeds. The plastic in straw waddles needs removal at the end of the sediment control plan period. No hay or straw will be used unless it is certified weed-free.

18. Follow standard BMPs for preventing pollution from entering water courses including:

Use of protective tarps or covering of ground when mixing concrete, and mix concrete at least 100 meters away from standing or flowing water bodies when possible. If concrete is to be mixed closer than 100 meters to water bodies, then a concrete spill prevention plan will be developed and approved in advance.

1 Sharp-shinned hawks in Maricao State Forest have shown no disturbance effects from routine use of weed trimmer under nest (Weaver, 2020). The average weed trimmer produces 96 decibels of sound.

2Person approved by FWS to identify and handle the Puerto Rican Boa.

Use of gasoline- or diesel-powered equipment requires the development of a spill protection plan to be reviewed and approved in advance. Refilling gasoline powered equipment to occur when equipment is not in or immediately adjacent to waterbodies, and equipment is on top of protective spill protection device. Storage of gasoline containers more than 100 meters from standing or flowing water bodies, and to occur on top of protective spill protection device.

Construction debris is removed from site.

19. Follow standard BMPs construction instream including:

For work that is on the streambanks or instream, project work is to occur in low flow conditions.

Work areas will be isolated from stream flows with barriers to limit increases in sedimentation of the streams.

After work is completed in isolated area, allow sediment to settle, remove construction debris and remove pollutants prior to removing barriers and reconnecting the work area to the rest of the stream.

Work instream will be scheduled so that the part of the stream that is isolated from work areas may flow uninhibited at all times.

Mechanical equipment used instream will use vegetable oil instead of hydraulic fluids.

Low water bridge shall be designed to provide passage up and downstream of the bridge for aquatic life known to occur in the area. Instream structure shall provide for minimum flow of 4 cfs in perennial streams.

20. General mitigations:

The contractor shall not play music loudly at the work sites, no exception.

The contractor shall not feed wild animals nor domestic animals on the National

Forest.

RESOURCE PROTECTION

During the duration of construction, the Contractor shall preserve and protect all existing historical structures, and protect vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) adjacent to the work site not found within the clearing limits, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this solicitation. Operations shall be scheduled and conducted to minimize erosion of soils and to prevent silting and muddying of streams, rivers, irrigation systems, and impoundments (lakes, reservoirs, etc.).

The Contractor shall give attention to the effect of contract operation upon the landscape, shall take care to maintain natural surroundings undamaged, and shall conduct the work at all times in compliance with the following requirements.

a) Prevention of the Landscape Defacement. The Contractor shall not remove, deface, injure, or destroy trees, shrubs, lawns, existing trial bridges not for replacement, or other natural features or any other improvements in the work area unless specifically authorized by the Contracting Officer. Unless otherwise provided herein, the Contractor shall confine contract operations to within the areas designated in contract documents.

b) Protection of Streams, Lakes, and Reservoirs. The Contractor shall take sufficient precautions to prevent pollution to rivers, streams, lakes, small ponds, and reservoirs with fuels, oils, bitumens, calcium chloride, silt, or other harmful materials. Mechanical equipment shall not be operated in live streams without written approval of the Contracting Officer.

c) The contractor shall take sufficient precautions to buffer and prevent damage to existing historic features of the trail during construction. Historic features include but are not limited to staircases, stone masonry retaining walls, trail bridges, paved ways, historic cabins, stone masonry platforms, French drains, rock drains or other contributing features to the historic integrity of the La Mina and Big…