C05_Attachment 11- Statement of Work - Juniper Springs Boardwalk Construction.pdf

JUNIPER SPRINGS BOARDWALK REPLACEMENT

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Statement of Work

JUNIPER SPRINGS BOARDWALK

REPLACEMENT

CONSTRUCTION

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Statement of Work (SOW)

Project Name: Juniper Springs Boardwalks – Silver Springs, Florida

Project Number: 0805-FY22-8BJ

Project Control Number 6260139010602

Regional Project Manager/POC: James H. Thompson james.h.thompson@usda.gov 540-553-6359

Contracting Officers Representative:

Sean G. Baldwin sean.baldwin@usda.gov 423-244-4889

Landscape Architect: TSW Kristen Koehnemann, PLA .

kkoehnemann@tsw-design.com 404-873-6730

Structural Engineer: Volkert Kyle Vargha, PE .

kyle.vargha@volkert.com 407-965-4211 mailto:james.h.thompson@usda.gov mailto:sean.baldwin@usda.gov mailto:kkoehnemann@tsw-design.com mailto:kyle.vargha@volkert.com

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 Project Background

The Juniper Springs Boardwalks make up a portion of the interpretive trails at Juniper Springs Recreation Area being essential for taking visitors on a journey through nature and time. In 2019, the concessionaire reported that almost 230,000 people visited both Juniper & Alexander Springs with a revenue of about $1.787 million. Additional information about the campgrounds may be found at:

Juniper Springs Nature Trail:

https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/florida/recreation/recarea/?recid=83679&actid=50 Juniper Springs Recreation Area:

https://www.adventureocala.com/juniper-springs-campground

1.2 Description of the Work

This project will involve the demolition of existing and construction of new boardwalks at the Juniper Springs Recreation Area. The proposed boardwalks shall follow the existing footprint of the old boardwalk with minor realignments as drawn in the project plans. The project will demolish an existing pedestrian bridge at Fern Hammock Springs and construct a new similar bridge in the vicinity.

The general scale of the boardwalk replacement is approximately 3,400 linear feet;

the pedestrian bridge is approximately 24 linear feet. Precise measurements and scope are detailed in the project plans and specifications. The project utilizes pin foundation technology to support the boardwalk, with a combination of steel and tropical hardwood structure. Bridge abutments are designed on a concrete augur pile foundation.

Project goals are to re-open the defunct and closed boardwalk trail; minimize maintenance costs of the new structure; eliminate significant deferred maintenance accrual associated with the existing structures; and improve infrastructure sustainability and support for recreation access while protecting the environmentally sensitive natural spring areas.

Note: The Contractor shall perform the Work in strict accordance with the Drawings and Specifications listed in Attachments. The SOW intentionally summarizes requirements and defers all technical, quality, submittal, mockup, sequencing, and tolerances to the Drawings and Specifications. If a conflict is found, Drawings and Specifications govern unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer.

1.3 Timeline

Preferred Performance Period is based on the milestones as listed below. The estimated production period for this project is one (1) year. Certain products used in the Construction process have time constraints such as the Cumaru Wood decking which is produced during the fall & winter months of the year (due to a heavy rainy season the remainder of the year).

https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/florida/recreation/recarea/?recid=83679&actid=50 https://www.adventureocala.com/juniper-springs-campground

2.0 PROJECT INFORMATION

2.1 Administrative Information

FS Unit Information

a. Forest: National Forests in Florida

b. District: Lake George Ranger District

c. Unit ID Code: 080505

Project Location:

Juniper Springs Recreation Area

26701 FL-40,

Silver Springs, FL 34488 County: Columbia

3.0 CONSTRUCTION

3.1 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

3.2 CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

1. Contractor to construct the proposed boardwalks as per the Construction Documents (Attached) which include both the Construction Drawings & Specifications.

2. See attached Construction Documents. Drawings & Specifications.

3.3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED

1. The project shall proceed at the address of:

Juniper Springs Recreational Area

26701 FL-40, SILVER SPRINGS, FL 34488.

The site is concessionaire-managed and remains open to the public;

Owner intends to continue occupancy of adjacent park areas throughout construction. Contractor shall coordinate access and work sequencing to minimize conflict with public use, shall not obstruct public ways without permits, and shall route all coordination through the COR per contract line of authority

Note: The Existing Boardwalk & Trail is Closed to the Public and will remain closed during Construction. Contractor not expected to accommodate pedestrian access to trail during construction.

3.4 DELIVERABLES / SCHEDULE

Tasks and Associated Deliverables:

Technical Summary (by reference):

• Demolition & Protection: Selective removal, public safety barriers, utility coordination per 02 4100.

• Foundations: Pin foundations (Diamond Pier DP-100E 4B Twist Top or approved equal);

pins, capacities, installation, and inspection per 10 7100 (final model selection confirmed with manufacturer based on geotechnical evaluation).

• Structure & Rail: Weathering steel and stainless hardware; fabrication tolerances and blackened stainless visible hardware per 05 5000.

• Decking & Handrail: Cumaru decking and top handrail; installation joints; mock-ups and samples per 06 1500 and 06 2000.

• Bridge: Fern Hammock pedestrian truss bridge requirements per 35 05 40.1.

• Waterway/Launch (if in contract): Juniper Creek kayak launch per 35 05 40.2 (confirm scope vs. alternates).

• Concrete (abutments/piles): Cast-in-place, mix design, curing, and testing per 03 3000.

• Moisture Interface: Butyl tape water-repellent barrier between metal stringer and wood decking per07 1900.

• E&S / Sequencing Path: Temporary erosion and sediment control, fossil shell construction path, entrances, and maintenance/reporting per 01 5713.

• Site Clearing & Vegetation: Minimize deep soil disturbance; preserve all trees within project limits; prune to 7'-0" clearance per 31 1000 and 32 9300.

Timely submission of deliverables is essential to successfully completing this requirement.

Schedules for deliverables are specified in the Specifications. All deliverables shall be prepared and submitted according to format, content, and schedule described in the Specifications. All “hard copy” deliverables will be submitted on recycled content paper and printed double-sided.

Reporting Requirements: The contractor is required to provide written weekly progress reports for the Contract period {365 Days}. The original and {as per specifications} copies are required. The progress report shall cover all work completed during the specified period and shall present the work to be accomplished during the subsequent period. This report shall also identify any problems that arose and a statement explaining how the problem was resolved. This report shall also identify any problems that have arisen but have not been completely resolved and provide an explanation.

Tasks and Associated Deliverables:

Key Deliverables

Item No.

Deliverable Objective Due

1 Proposed Project Plan

Defining the responsibilities, timeline, risks and milestones of contract objectives.

No later than five (5) business days after issuance of Notice to Proceed

2 Weekly Status Report

Report documenting tasks & issues weekly.

Weekly, every Friday, by 3:00 PM EDST until the contract expires

See Requirements as per the Specifications

Additional Deliverables (by reference to Specifications), including:

• Submittals & Log: Forms, routing, review durations, and sequencing per 01 3000 Administrative Requirements. Include product data, shop drawings, samples (e.g., Cumaru), and Substitutions procedures (“or equal”) per 01 3000.

• Mock-Ups: Boardwalk module and module with railing (metal + finish carpentry) per 05 5000 and 06 2000; mock-up acceptance establishes quality standard.

• Erosion & Sediment Control: Submit E&S Prevention Plan and inspection reports per 01 5713.

• Field Engineering: Construction survey staking and tolerances per 01 7123.

• Quality/Testing: Concrete and other testing per 01 4000 and section-specific requirements (e.g., 03 3000).

3.5 CONTRACTOR’S KEY PERSONNEL

Personnel such as the Project Manager, Superintendent, and Quality Control Manager shall be listed with Contact Information and Experience on similar projects. The Contractor shall have a designated representative on site during all workdays or site deliveries.

3.6 ATTACHMENTS:

1. Construction Drawings

2. Specifications

JUNIPER SPRINGS BOARDWALK REPLACEMENT