McKelvie_Wells.docx

SECTION 01025

DEFINITION OF BID ITEMS

AND

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. The intent of this section is to explain, in general; what is and what is not included in a bid item; the limits or cut-off points where one bid item ends and another begins; and method of measurements and basis of payment for work items listed in the Bid Item Schedule.

B. Work:

1. Furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and other incidentals necessary to successfully complete the project or any portion of it, and carrying out all duties and obligations imposed by the contract on the Contractor.

C. Payment:

1. For each individual bid item listed here and in the Schedule of Items, payment shall be full compensation for all work related to the particular item in accordance with these specifications, as shown on the drawings, and as located in the field.

2. Measurement and payment for contract work shall be made only for and under those pay items included in the Schedule of Items. All other work and materials shall be considered incidental or as included in the payment for items shown.

1.2 DETERMINATION OF QUANTITIES

A. The contractor shall perform, or cause to be performed, all measurement of quantities of materials incorporated into the work processes that are to be measured under the provisions of the contract.

B. Quantity Measurements:

1. The Contractor shall make all measurements for computation of quantities (Actual Quantity) for all work items except those specified for payment by Lump Sum Quantity (LSQ).

2. The contractor shall compute the quantities for periodic progress payments, if requested; the Contracting Officer (CO) shall compute the quantities for the final payment based on measurements taken by the Contractor.

3. All Contractor measurements are subject to verification.

4. The Contractor shall submit all field notes, calculation sheets, and other data used to determine quantities.

5. The Contractor shall certify in writing as to the accuracy of the measurements and computations submitted.

C. The following measurements and calculations are used to determine contract quantities.

1. For items that are measured by the linear foot, such as well casing pipe, measurements shall be measured along center of invert.

1.3 UNITS OF MEASUREMENT

A. Payment shall be by units defined and determined according to U.S. Standard measure and by the following:

1. Each: One complete unit, which may consist of one or more parts.

2. Linear Foot: Linear feet measured horizontally.

3. Lump Sum: The bid amount is complete payment for all work described in the contract and necessary to complete the work for that item.

1.4 DEFINITION OF BID ITEMS

A. Definition of Base Bid Item No. 1 The new well location will be marked by the Forest Service.

1. Description: Joesph East #115. Work at this existing well site consists of developing a new well as located by the Forest Service at the west end of the pasture and decommissioning the existing well. Work includes:

a. Remove the existing tower, head, rods, check, and tanks. Contractor to dispose of all.

b. Drill well to accommodate a four (4) inch ID PVC well casing pipe, provide for vertical well alignment, and compete a standard well log. Estimated depth of new well is 165 feet.

c. Provide and install a four (4) inch ID PVC well casing pipe, SDR 26, 160 psi or as approved by the Contracting Officer (CO). Estimated length of pipe is 145 feet.

d. Provide and install PVC well screen pipe of same diameter, material, and grade as the well casing pipe, max. 43 slots per foot and 0.025 inch width per slot, or as approved by the CO. Length of well screen pipe is 20 feet.

e. Provide and install seals, gravel pack, grout, and disinfectant per NDHHS NAC 178, Chapter 12 requirements.

f. Provide and install pitless adapter as specified and approved.

g. Provide and install new solar pump (Grundfos SQ Flex Submersible Pump-11SQF-2 or equal).

h. Provide and install solar panel(s) to provide at least 760 watts and appropriate accessories

i. Register the new well per NDHHS requirements.

j. Decommission existing well per NDHHS NAC Chapter 12 requirements.

k. Register decommissioned well per NDHHS requirements.

2. Measurement and payment: Lump Sum Quantity (LSQ), Lump Sum (LS).

B. Definition of Option Bid Item No. 1

1. Description: Powderhorn B #50. Work at this existing well site consists of developing a new well as located by the Forest Service and decommissioning the existing well. Work includes:

a. Remove the existing tower, head, rods, check, and tank. Contractor to dispose of all.

b. Drill well to accommodate a four (4) inch ID PVC well casing pipe, provide for vertical well alignment, and compete a standard well log. Estimated depth of new well is 165 feet.

c. Provide and install a four (4) inch ID PVC well casing pipe, SDR 26, 160 psi or as approved by the Contracting Officer (CO). Estimated length of pipe is 145 feet.

d. Provide and install PVC well screen pipe of same diameter, material, and grade as the well casing pipe, max. 43 slots per foot and 0.025 inch width per slot, or as approved by the CO. Length of well screen pipe is 20 feet.

e. Provide and install seals, gravel pack, grout, and disinfectant per NDHHS NAC 178, Chapter 12 requirements.

f. Provide and install pitless adapter as specified and approved.

g. Provide and install new solar pump (Grundfos SQ Flex Submersible Pump-11SQF-2 or equal).

h. Provide and install solar panel(s) to provide at least 760 watts and appropriate accessories

i. Register the new well per NDHHS requirements.

j. Decommission existing well per NDHHS NAC Chapter 12 requirements.

k. Register decommissioned well per NDHHS requirements.

2. Measurement and payment: Lump Sum Quantity (LSQ), Lump Sum (LS).

PART 2 - METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

2.

2. GENERAL

A. One of the following methods of measurement for determining final payment is designated on the Schedule of Items for each pay item:

1. ACTUAL QUANTITIES (AQ)

a. These estimated quantities which are determined from actual measurements of completed work.

2. LUMP SUM QUANTITIES (LSQ)

a. These quantities denote one complete unit of work as required by or described in the contract, including necessary materials, equipment, and labor to complete the job. They shall not be measured.

PART 3 - EARTHWORK TOLERANCES

3.

3.1 NA

END OF SECTION 01025

SECTION 01010

SUMMARY of work

PART 1 - GENERAL

summary:

This project involves base bid items for developing one (1) new non-potable stock water well (Joseph East # 50) and decommissioning (1) associated well in the Joseph East pasture of the McKelvie unit of the Bessey Ranger District.

Option bids include developing one (1) new non-potable stock water well (Powderhorn B #50) and decommissioning (1) associated well in the Powderhorn B pasture of the McKelvie unit of the Bessey Ranger District.

Additional work shall be to provide and install two (2) solar pump (Grundfos SQ Flex Submersible Pump-11SQF-2 or equal), provide and install two (2) new solar panel systems with appropriate accessories to provide at least 790 watts, register the new developed wells and decommission wells per NDHHS requirements, and remove tower, head, fans, tanks, check, rods and tank (Powderhorn B) of decommissioned wells and dispose.

All work shall meet the applicable Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (NDHHS) Title 178, Water Well Standards, Chapter 12.

locations:

Project site is located on the Bessey Ranger District of the Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands (near Halsey, NE). Project locations are identified by allotment names with corresponding well number. The project locations are as follows:

Bessey Ranger District:

Joesph East #115- Take 16F turn east at forest road 603 and south at forest road 625 travel approximately one mile until you see the two track leading into Joseph #115. This site is accessed by sand trails and may be difficult to reach. It is advised potential contractors visit the site to determine if they can get their equipment to the site to complete the project as described.

Powderhorn B #50- Take HWY 5 to forest road 601 turn north for approximately 1.5 miles. Well will be 600 yards off the 601 road. This site is accessed by sand trails and may be difficult to reach. This site is intermittently underwater. It is advised potential contractors visit the site to determine if they can get their equipment to the site to complete the project as described.

existing CONDITIONS:

The project area is within the Sandhills region of Nebraska. Once off Highway 2 the project well site access roads are 4wd two-track sand roads with soft spots. Coordinate with the Forest Service on routes to use getting to the sites. The directions shown above under “Locations” are suggested routes, alternative routes may be used as approved by the Forest Service.

The contractor is responsible for supplying water for the drilling process. Water for drilling purposes may be taken from any close-by Forest Service stock well, if operable, or as approved by the Forest Service.

Existing wells – Well number with allotment name, year drilled and approx. lengths of casings (if known) are as follows:

Bessey:

All well locations shall be located by the Government and marked with flagging.

contractor use of premises:

During the construction period, the Contractor will have full use of the area. Be aware cattle may be utilizing the pastures during this work period and plan accordingly.

A site shall be agreed upon between the Contracting Officer (CO) and contractor to use as a mud pit to allow for the settlement of cuttings and circulation of drilling fluids, if needed. Once drilling is complete, the contractor shall bury the mud pit in a way that will not endanger livestock or vehicular travel.

Field VerificaTion:

The Contractor shall be responsible for field verifying the locations of this work and any access issues prior to work commencing.

General:

Meals and lodging are commercially available in Halsey, Thedford, and Valentine, Ne.

The Contractor is responsible for contacting Diggers Hotline prior to any construction activities.

END OF SECTION 01100