Amendment 0001 J2 Statement of Work Revised 09072022.docx

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Statement of Work Revised September 7, 2022

Contents

Project Irwin Run Canoe Launch

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

The project will reconstruct the existing Irwin Run Canoe Launch site. Work includes improvements and additions to the parking area, canoe launch site area, and entry/exit access road. Site work includes installation of a concrete sidewalk, timber stairs and an accessible path down to the Clarion River. The Optional Bid item is for a double vault concrete toilet building. The option item of landscape plantings of native shrubs and trees has been deleted. The optional bid item will be awarded based on available funding. The project is expected to start after 9/19/2022. The goal of the project is to eliminate deferred maintenance and to expand recreational opportunities for the public.

The project location is approximately 7.6 miles west of the town of Ridgeway, PA at the intersection of Irwin Run Road and Hallton /Ridgeway Road.

2.0 Background

The Irwin Run Canoe Launch is situated within the Allegheny National Forest along the Clarion National Wild and Scenic River at the confluence with Irwin Run. It is the primary take out point for outfitter-guides and the public floating the Clarion River from upstream points of entry at Ridgway, Portland Mills, and Arroyo and a launch site for points downstream. This canoe launch is also situated within the Irwintown historic site, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. It also includes a designated dispersed campsite approximately 300 feet upstream from the canoe launch and the Lily Pond hiking trail.

Currently, the canoe launch has parking for 12 vehicles and two trailers and provides access to the Clarion River. During peak use between April and September, parking is inadequate, and overflow parking spills on to State Road 3002, which provides access to the canoe launch. The overflow parking is haphazard, deteriorates the roadside drainage ditches, and presents a safety hazard due to sight distance and grade on State Road 3002 because the canoe launch sits at the base of a long, winding grade. In recent years, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has worked with the Forest Service to better define access to the canoe launch with guiderails and signing. They replaced the bridge over Irwin Run, southwest of the entrance to the canoe launch; and, in 2019 or 2020, they repaved State Road 3002 and improved the roadside ditches and drainage structures.

The Forest Service has already completed an archeological assessment of the site, including data recovery and SHPO concurrence.

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

Work shall include all labor, equipment, and materials to complete the project as defined in the Irwin Run Canoe Launch Contract Documents including but not limited to installation of an accessible canoe launch, road work, parking lot expansion, and submission of a project schedule. In addition to these items, an optional bid item for the installation of a CXT Cascadian Double Vault Toilet (or approved equal) is included. Contractor shall review the Irwin Run Construction documents, the Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP-14) Standard Specifications (FP-14) | FHWA (dot.gov), and the Irwin Run Supplemental Specifications for details and specific methodologies.

The contractor must keep a copy of the Erosion and Sedimentation Plan (E&S Plan), the Highway Occupancy Permit, and other permits onsite during construction. The contractor must follow any applicable permit requirements.

Upon award of contract, the Contractor shall create a project schedule including the deliverables and estimated project timeline. All work shall begin after 9/19/22. The Forest Service will issue a closure order for the area based on the Contractor’s planned work schedule.

Key Personnel

(a) The Contractor shall assign to this contract the following key personnel:

a. Project Manager

b. Site Superintendent

(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.

Equipment Cleaning

· The Contractor/project supervisor shall ensure prior to starting work on ANF lands and when leaving ANF lands, all equipment will be visually inspected to ensure it is free of soil, seeds, vegetative matter, or other debris that could contain or hold seeds. Disassembly of equipment components or specialized inspection tools are not required. The Contractor/project supervisor must advise the designated ANF representative what measures were taken to clean the equipment following use on non-ANF lands.

· The contractor shall obtain the COR’s approval for the source of all fill materials such as gravel, aggregate, limestone, etc. to minimalize/prevent the introduction of invasives to the area.

Archaeology

· A cultural resources survey has been conducted throughout the project area and the Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (PA SHPO) has concurred with the results and recommendations of that survey. In a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), the Forest Service agreed to conduct a Phase III data recovery of a small area within the construction zone where a house once stood. This work has been completed, however, due to the historic nature of the entire area, we anticipate that minor amounts of cultural material will be observed throughout the duration of construction activities. Items such as metal objects, glass bottles, dinner plate fragments, etc. will likely be noted. While generally insignificant, heritage personnel should be notified if large concentrations of this type of material are discovered during construction. The contractor must notify the COR if any of the above are discovered and the COR will contact heritage personnel. Additionally, should any well-defined cut stone wall features be uncovered, heritage will review. In the case of such discoveries, work can continue, but the immediate area of the discovery shall be temporarily avoided until heritage personnel can verify that nothing significant has been found.

· The only time an immediate work stoppage will be required is in the event of the discovery of human remains. The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act regulations specify that when inadvertent discovery of human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, or objects of cultural patrimony on Federal or tribal lands occurs in connection with an on-going activity, we (the Federal agency) must be provided immediate notification of the inadvertent discovery, the work must stop in the area of the discovery, and a reasonable effort to protect the human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, or objects of cultural patrimony discovered inadvertently should be made. Upon notification, heritage staff will visit the site as soon as possible to assess the situation, then take the appropriate steps to determine the nature of the remains before work can resume.

Planning

· Wildlife biologist and/or botanist will be notified in the event of discovery of any threatened, endangered, regional forester sensitive species, or species of concern during implementation and operational phase of the projects. Appropriate protection measures will be implemented for the newly discovered species.

Hydrology

· Follow the approved soil erosion and sedimentation control plan to minimize effects to Irwin Run and the Clarion River as included in the contract documents. All hydrologic design features, which could include filter socks, small coffer dams, siphon water bypass systems, and seeding exposed soils, and any other mitigations contained in a soil erosion and sedimentation control plan will be followed during implementation to reduce sedimentation, siltation, and water quality effects during the life of the project (USDA-FS 2007, page 76).

· Utilize limestone or commercial stone surfacing for Irwin Run canoe launch parking lot and roadways (USDA-FS 2007, page 76).

Wildlife

· The Contractor shall comply with all time-of-year restrictions associated with spawning areas as set forth by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) or any other designated agency. Discharges or structures in spawning or nursery areas shall not occur during spawning seasons unless written approval is obtained from the PFBC or another designated agency. The spawning season designated for Wild Trout Streams as shown in the Pennsylvania State Programmatic General Permit-6 is October 1 to December 31. Note that Irwin Run is designated as a Wild Trout Stream. There are no restrictions on the Clarion River.

· During implementation, to the extent possible, avoid and protect milkweed encountered along ditch lines, roads, parking areas, and trails. Seed mixtures for revegetation should also include a variety of pollinator plants, including milkweed seeds and/or plugs. (USDA-FS 2007, pages 80 and 81).

Sensitive and Non-native Invasive Plants

· If any regional forester sensitive species, federally listed plant species, or plant species with a viability concern are identified prior to or during project implementation, project actions will cease, and the district botanist will be notified to determine potential impacts and mitigation measures (USDA-FS 2007, page 89).

· The two butternut trees within the project area shall be flagged, protected, and monitored for deteriorating health (USDA-FS 2007, page 65).

· All equipment/tools will be cleaned of weed propagules prior to use on National Forest System lands (USDA-FS 2007, page 18).

· Any fill material applied to the site will be free of weed propagules (USDA-FS 2007, page 18).

· Native local genotype seeds and plant cuttings will be used for any revegetation or restoration activities at the site (USDA-FS 2007, page 18).

4.0 Government Furnished Items

· The Forest Service has obtained the following permits. Note that all work will be in accordance with those permits. The NPDES permit was not obtained as it was determined that the area to be disturbed was less than one acre. If the Contractor plans to disturb more than one acre during construction, they are responsible to obtain the necessary permit. The Contractor shall obtain any additional permits that may be required.

a. Highway Occupancy Permit No. 277779

b. Chapter 105 Water Obstructions and Encroachment General Permits

i. GP022400222-001

ii. GP042400222-001

c. Pennsylvania State Programmatic General Permit - 6

· The Forest Service will provide the informational signs that are currently existing on the site.

· The Forest Service will make a disposal site for the natural debris from clearing and grubbing available at the Stone Pit on FR 184. No building materials, broken concrete, or any other man-made material may be placed at this location. This site is located 9.2 miles away from the construction site via SR 3002 in Hallton, then right on FR 228, and right on FR 184. The Coordinates are: 41.42692813; -78.98778637.

· Additional boulders, if needed, are available approximately 5 miles southwest of the project along River Road or other areas within 10 miles of the project. However, the Contractor is responsible to retrieve and transport.

· The Forest Service will not provide electric, potable water, or sanitary facilities. The contractor must provide their own sanitary facilities. If the contractor does not want the public to use such portable toilets, the contractor may choose to lock them.

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

Timely submission of deliverables is essential to successful completing this requirement. All deliverables shall be prepared and submitted according to format, content, and schedule described in the SOW. All “hard copy” deliverables will be submitted on recycled content paper and printed double-sided.

The contractor is required to provide written progress reports weekly until the end of the contract. 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.

Example 1 Key Deliverables

6.0 Safety and Health

In addition to publications referenced in the Contract and FAR 52.236-13, the following Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) publications designate and define hazardous materials and conditions, and establish procedures for handling these materials and conditions:

1. 29 CFR, Part 1910: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) General Industry and Health Standards.

2. 29 CFR, Part 1926: OSHA Construction Industry Standards.

3. 40 CFR, Part 61: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants.

4. 40 CFR, Part 261: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Characteristics of Hazardous

5. 40 CFR, Part 761, EPA Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs), Manufacturing, Processing,

6. Distribution in Commerce and Use Prohibitions.

Acquisition of Publications: Referenced CFR publications may be purchased from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.

Safety Meeting

· Prior to commencing construction, representatives of the Contractor, including the Superintendent, shall meet with the Government to review the Contract's safety and health requirements.

· The Contractor's safety and health program shall be reviewed, and implementation of safety and health provisions pertinent to the work shall be discussed.

Compliance With Regulations

· The Contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with all applicable codes, standards and regulations pertaining to the health and safety of personnel during execution of the Work. The Contractor shall have written safety and health programs in compliance with 29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1926.

Emergency Suspension of Work

· In accordance with FAR 52.236-13, when the Contractor is notified by the Government, of noncompliance with safety or health provisions of the Contract, the Contractor shall immediately correct the unsafe or unhealthy condition. In accordance with FAR 52.236-13 if the Contractor fails to comply promptly, all or part of the Work will be stopped by Government notice. The Contractor shall not be allowed any extension of time or compensation for damages in connection with a work stoppage for unsafe or unhealthy conditions.

Protection Of Personnel

· The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent injury to the public, occupants, or damage to property of others.

Environmental Protection

· Dispose of solid, liquid and gaseous contaminants in accordance with local codes, laws, ordinances and regulations.

· Comply with applicable federal, state and local noise control laws, ordinances and regulations, including but not limited to 29 CFR 1910.95 and 29 CFR 1926.52.

7.0 Biobased Products

The following is a list of sustainable products that that may be used in the performance of this contract. The list is not all inclusive; the Contractor shall research for available products:

C1.1.1 Energy-efficient and Water-efficient Products ENERGY STAR® at http://www.energystar.gov/; and FEMP at http://www1.eere.energy.gov/femp/procurement/eep_requirements.html www.epa.gov/watersense C1.1.2 Biobased Products: (requires reporting at www.sam.gov by 10/31 each year) http://www.biopreferred.gov a Diesel Fuel Additives

(1) Any substance, other than one composed solely of carbon and/or hydrogen, that is intentionally added to diesel fuel (including any added to a motor vehicle's fuel system) and that is not intentionally removed prior to sale or use.

(2) Neat biodiesel, also referred to as B100, when used as an additive. Diesel fuel additive does not mean neat biodiesel when used as a fuel or blended biodiesel fuel (e.g., B20). 90% - Minimum Biobased Content.

b Hydraulic Fluids - Mobile Equipment Hydraulic fluids formulated for general use in nonstationary equipment, such as tractors, end loaders, or backhoes. 44% - Minimum Biobased Content.

c Penetrating Lubricants Products formulated to provide light lubrication and corrosion resistance in close tolerant internal and external applications including frozen nuts and bolts, power tools, gears, valves, chains, and cables. 68% - Minimum Biobased Content.

d Greases - Truck Lubricants composed of oils thickened to a semisolid or solid consistency using soaps, polymers or other solids, or other thickeners. Lubricants that are designed for use on the fifth wheel of tractor trailer trucks onto which the semi-trailer rests and pivots. 71% - Minimum Biobased Content.

e Gear Lubricants Products, such as greases or oils, that are designed to reduce friction when applied to a toothed machine part (such as a wheel or cylinder) that meshes with another toothed part to transmit motion or to change speed or direction. 58% - Minimum Biobased Content.

f Fuel Conditioners Products formulated to improve the performance and efficiency of engines by providing benefits such as removing accumulated deposits, increasing lubricity, removing moisture, increasing the cetane number, and/or preventing microbial growths within the fuel system. 64% - Minimum Biobased Content.

g Erosion Control Woven or non-woven fiber materials manufactured for use on construction, demolition, or other sites to prevent wind or water erosion of loose earth surfaces, which may be combined with seed and/or fertilizer to promote growth. 77% - Minimum Biobased Content.

h 2-Cycle Engine Oils Lubricants designed for use in 2-cycle engines to provide lubrication, decreased spark plug fouling, reduced deposit formation, and/or reduced engine wear. 34% - Minimum Biobased Content.

C1.1.3 Environmentally Preferable Products:

www.epa.gov/epeat.

None C1.1.4 Non-ozone Depleting Products:

http://www.epa.gov/snap Foams, refrigeration products, air conditioning products C1.1.5 EPA Designated Products:

https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program Plastic trash bags, printer ribbons, toner cartridges, print & writing papers, Traffic Barricades, Traffic Cones, Engine Coolants, Rebuilt Vehicular Parts, Re-refined lubricating oils, retread tires, manual grade strapping, signage, sorbents.

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