StatementofWork_Hiawatha Bike Trail.docx

2023 Valley Spur Beginner/Kids Loop Statement of Work

-Construct 4,013 feet of single-track non-motorized hiking/mountain bike trail at Valley Spur following sustainable trail standards set by the International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA) and the Forest Service Trail Construction and Maintenance Handbook. The following implementation standards also apply:

-Stay as close to the flagging (pink) that has been installed by Forest Service as possible when constructing the trail.

-Construct when possible: slopes that are less than 7%, out-sloped, rolling grade dips and grade reversals that are intended to shed water off the trail.

-Trail corridors constructed shall have width limits of 36" to 48" with the trail tread shall be no greater than 24" wide.

-The building of trail features are encouraged (berms & rollers) if possible.

-Contractor shall move all brush at least 20 feet away from trail or further and brush shall not exceed 24’ in depth.

-Flush cut all stumps and at ground level.

-Flush cut all branches to trunk of tree.

-Pull all pin flags/flagging and pack out all garbage.

-Trail construction may be completed using machines (mini-excavator, mini-skid steer), hand tools, or a combination of both.

-Daily diaries will be conducted by Contracting Officer Representative (COR) assigned to the contract to make sure implementation of the re-routes are adhering to the International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA) and the Forest Service Trail Construction and Maintenance Handbook.

-Contractor shall store all equipment/tools in a centrally designated location at on each trail reroute segment during the contract performance period.

-Contractor shall sign the entrance and exiting points of the trail sections during construction as closed to the public and direct folks accordingly to the open section of trail. Contractor will communicate to the COR when trail benchmarks are met.

-In addition to following sustainable trail building practices, the trail tread must be of native mineral soil, with flowy transitions, accessibility in both directions, suitable for novice to intermediate riding skill levels, -Keep all gates closed if applicable.