127EAU25Q0072 Attachment 1- Statement of Work.pdf

CAVE CREEK RANGER DISTRICT GROUND TRASH

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

SECTION 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE OF WORK. The intent of this contract is to provide scheduled ground trash pickup services and light maintenance for the Cave Creek Ranger District. The contractor shall provide these services at 8 recreation sites on the Cave Creek Ranger District of the Tonto National Forest, during the base period September 30, 2025 to September 29, 2026 including four additional one-year Option Year. This statement of work consists of completing the objectives in Section 1.1.3 to the performance requirements of each recreation site listed in section 5.

1.1.1 LOCATIONS

The designated pickup areas are located within recreation sites at Bartlett Lake and Needle Rock. 2 of the sites, Bartlett Flats and SB Cove, have “primary” and “secondary” areas (shown on the attached maps). All these sites are located within Maricopa County, Arizona. See attached maps.

Collection Sites

BARLETT LAKE RECREATION AREA

Rattlesnake Cove SB Cove (Primary and Secondary Areas) Bartlett Flats (Primary and Secondary Areas) Jojoba Boat Launch Yellow Cliffs Boat Launch

NEEDLE ROCK RECREATION AREA

Box Bar Needle Rock Day Use Needle Rock Beach

1.1.2 ACCESSIBILITY

The Cave Creek Ranger District Office can be accessed via the 101 North to Pima Road, then east on Cave Creek Road to the Bartlett Lake turn-off. To reach Bartlett Lake, continue east on Bartlett Dam Road, which terminates at the recreation area. For Needle Rock head East on Dynamite Road from Pima Road, at the 3-way intersection with Rio Verde Road, then north on Forest Road 20.

1.1.3 OBJECTIVES

To provide ground trash pickup and light maintenance at 8 recreation sites on the Tonto National Forest, Cave Creek Ranger district.

Micro trash shall be collected at least once monthly.

Pressure washing to be performed at least twice weekly on Sunday and Monday (during Peak Season), and at least once per week on Monday (during Off Season).

Contractor is responsible for supplying their own trash pickers, weed eaters and beach rakes.

1.2 SCHEDULED SERVICES

PEAK SEASON (April – October)

1.2.1 Recreation Sites that shall be serviced 4 days per week, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, for the months of April through October:

BARLETT LAKE RECREATION AREA

Rattlesnake Cove SB Cove – Primary Area Bartlett Flats – Primary Area

NEEDLE ROCK RECREATION AREA

Box Bar

Recreation Sites that shall be serviced 1 day per week, Mondays, for the months of April through October:

Collection Sites

BARLETT LAKE RECREATION AREA

SB Cove – Secondary Area Bartlett Flats – Secondary Area Jojoba Boat Launch Yellow Cliffs Boat Launch

OFF SEASON (November – March)

1.2.2 Recreation Sites that shall be serviced 2 days per week, Friday, and Monday, for the months of January, February, March, November, and December:

BARLETT LAKE RECREATION AREA

Rattlesnake Cove SB Cove – Primary Area Bartlett Flats – Primary Area

NEEDLE ROCK RECREATION AREA

Box Bar

Recreation Sites that shall be serviced 1 day every 2 weeks, Mondays, for the months of January, February, March, November, and December:

Collection Sites

BARLETT LAKE RECREATION AREA

SB Cove – Secondary Area Bartlett Flats – Secondary Area Jojoba Boat Launch Yellow Cliffs Boat Launch

HOLIDAYS

1.2.3 All recreation sites shall be serviced on the next day if any of the following holidays occur on a Monday:

Memorial Day, Independence Day, Juneteenth and Labor Day

If servicing of any recreation site is missed due to road closures, blocked access, and/or weather, the contractor shall immediately notify the COR.

1.3 QUALITY CONTROL:

The COR will perform periodic inspections of all work on site and will assist the contractor in identifying light maintenance items to be repaired.

Acceptance of the work under the contract will be made when the Contracting Officer/COR determines it acceptable and processes and/or deliverables conform to the contract requirements.

When inspections indicate the performance objectives were not met, the work will be deemed unsatisfactory and payment will not be made until the Contractor has assured the Government that its Quality Control measures have corrected the deficiencies. Inspections after rework will be made in the same manner as the first inspection.

The cost to the Government for inspections necessitated by the rework will be deducted from any payments to the Contractor. If rework is not done, the contract’s unit price for the item will be reduced to reflect the actual benefit the Government received.

Unless otherwise stated, the Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, material, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies to perform all work required to complete the project in accordance with specifications and provisions of the contract. Payment for the contract work will be made only for and under those pay items included in the Schedule of Items. All other work and materials will be considered incidental to and be included in the payment for items shown.

The unit of measurement for payment is monthly per each recreation site.

The Contractor will be paid at the monthly unit price quoted for each completed and accepted recreation site.

SECTION 2 DEFINITIONS

2.1.1 ACCEPTABLE QUALITY LEVEL (AQL). The maximum allowable deviation from perfect performance that may occur before the Government will invoke payment deduction. An AQL does not allow a contractor knowingly to offer defective service, but limits reduced payment to circumstances in which defective performance results in a measurable reduction in the value of services rendered.

2.1.2 DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A unit of service which contains one or more defects, or nonconformance with specified requirements.

2.1.3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY (PRS). Identifies the key service outputs of the contract that will be evaluated by the Government to assure contract performance standards are met by the contractor.

2.1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE. Those actions taken by the Government to assure services meet the requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

2.1.5 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). A Government person appointed by the contracting officer to help the contracting officer with contract administration and surveillance.

2.1.6 GROUND TRASH. Including but not limited to trash deposited onto the ground by the public using the recreation sites, ie: paper, Styrofoam, cardboard, wood, straws, paper plates, cups, plastic eating utensils, boxes, cans, jugs, and glass containers of any size. Also pieces of astro-turf and carpet.

2.1.7 TRASH RECEPTICLE/CAN. Primarily 30 gallon (we use 34 gallon trash bags) of different materials (plastic, metal, etc).

2.1.8 LIGHT MAINTENANCE: Painting over graffiti on picnic tables and ramadas and sweeping sidewalks.

2.1.9 COLD ASH: ash remaining from a barbeque that has been extinguished by using water and stirring until completely saturated with water. Cold ash can be within the grill or deposited on the ground.

2.1.10 MICRO TRASH: Any litter that is less than one inch in size (plastic ties and tabs, fruit labels, cigarette butts, etc.)

SECTION 3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, MATERIALS, SERVICES

Government will provide any designated trash receptacle for each recreation site when applicable.

Plastic bags are available per request with Cave Creek Ranger District.

SECTION 4 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS/SERVICES

Contractor shall furnish all equipment, except for Government-furnished trash receptacles and bags, necessary to perform this contract, including:

1. Motorized equipment in good operating condition for transportation to each designated recreation area. Equipment shall not allow trash or debris to blow out as the vehicle travels down the road. Truck beds shall be watertight and enclosed.

2. Trash Grabbers/Pickers

SECTION 5 LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS

5.0 HAZARD WARNING

Contractors should be aware that the project site presents several potential hazards. These include the presence of sharp objects requiring proper disposal in designated sharps containers, as well as the potential for encounters with wildlife such as scorpions and snakes. Vegetation, including sharp plants such as cacti, may also pose risks of injury. Contractors are responsible for exercising caution, ensuring proper disposal practices, and utilizing appropriate protective equipment when handling or moving materials. This notice is provided to raise awareness and promote safe working practices on site.

5.1 BARTLETT LAKE RECREATION AREA

5.1.1 Rattlesnake Cove

Approximately 3 acres, beach area varies depending on lake level. The north boundary is the northern edge of the top parking lot. The south boundary is Bartlett Lake. The west boundary is the edge of the road connecting the upper and lower parking area as well as the service road onto the beach and the east boundary is the dock.

• 147 Parking Spaces

• 55 picnic tables

• 49 grills

• 19 trash cans

• Dock

Ground Trash (including along trail to the dock and on the dock) shall be picked up by 1200 hours and deposited into the existing dumpster located on the recreation site.

All trash cans shall be emptied, and liners replaced.

Cold ash from the grills shall be deposited into the existing dumpsters on the recreation site. All picnic tables and concrete floors under the ramadas shall be pressure washed, using a detergent and water solution.

Light maintenance shall be performed as needed (sweeping sidewalks and stairwells, removing graffiti or painting over it).

All services shall be performed on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday (during Peak Season) or on Friday and Monday (during Off Season).

5.1.2 Bartlett Flats

Primary Area - Approximately 25 or more acres depending on lake water level. The north and east boundary is Bartlett Lake. The south boundary is the concrete bathroom building and the west boundary is the line between beach and vegetation.

• No trash cans, grills or picnic tables

• 12 dumpsters

All services shall be performed on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday (during Peak Season) or on Friday and Monday (during Off Season).

Secondary Area 1 of 2 – Approximately 30 acres depending on lake level. The eastern boundary is the vegetation and beach line, Bartlett Lake, or eastern shoulder of Bartlett Flats road. The northern boundary is the concrete bathroom building. The western boundary is the western shoulder of Bartlett Flats road. The southern boundary is the line where Bartlett Flats road changes from pavement to dirt. This includes the dispersed area near the dumpsters.

• 2 dumpsters

Secondary Area 2 of 2 – Approximately 30 acres depending on lake level. The eastern boundary is Bartlett Lake.

The southern boundary is the line across the beach at 33° 52.931'N, 111° 37.368'W or approximately 0.45 mi west from the entrance to the beach. The western boundary is the vegetation and beach line, including dispersed camping areas along this line. The northern boundary is the metal gate and pipe barriers at the natural end of drivable beach (Approximately 33° 53.477'N, 111° 38.252'W).

All services shall be performed on Monday (during Peak Season) or every other Monday (during Off Season).

Ground Trash and any bags of trash left by visitors shall be picked up by 1200 hours and deposited into the existing dumpsters located on the recreation site. (Including pieces of carpet and astro-turf). Light maintenance shall be performed as needed.

5.1.3 SB Cove

Primary Area - Approximately 7 acres, depending on lake level. The northern boundary is the line where North Lake Road changes from pavement to dirt or the cove directly east of the two picnic ramadas. The eastern boundary is Bartlett Lake. The southern boundary is a line along the beach at 33° 52.060'N, 111° 36.997'W. The western boundary is the t-post and wire fence line across the wash.

• No trash cans, grills, or picnic tables

• 5 dumpsters

All services shall be performed on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday (during Peak Season) or on Friday and Monday (during Off Season).

Secondary Area – Approximately 22 acres, depending on lake level. The northern boundary is a line across the beach at 33° 52.279'N, 111° 36.974'W and Bartlett Lake. The eastern boundary is Bartlett Lake. The southern boundary is the pipe fence line at the natural end of drivable beach. The western boundary is the eastern side of the paved parking lots or vegetation/beach line. The area includes the sidewalks along the parking lots and any dispersed camping areas along the vegetation/beach line.

• No trash cans.

• 4 picnic ramadas, 4 picnic tables, and 4 grilles.

All services shall be performed on Monday (during Peak Season) or every other Monday (during Off Season).

Ground Trash and any bags of trash left by visitors shall be picked up by 1200 hours and deposited into the existing dumpsters located near the recreation site. (Including pieces of carpet and astro-turf). Light maintenance shall be performed as needed.

5.1.3 Yellow Cliffs

Approximately 5 acres. The northern boundary is the entrance to the site. The eastern boundary is the eastern most curb along the parking area and boat launch. The southern boundary is the southern most curb and sidewalk along the southern portion of the site. The western boundary is the curb running along the eastern shoulder of North Lake Road.

• 3 picnic ramadas, 3 picnic tables, and 3 grilles.

• 1 dumpster

Ground Trash and any bags of trash left by visitors shall be picked up by 1200 hours and deposited into the existing dumpsters located near the recreation site. (Including pieces of carpet and astro-turf). Light maintenance shall be performed as needed.

All services shall be performed on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday (during Peak Season) or on Friday and Monday (during Off season).

5.2 NEEDLE ROCK RECREATION AREA

5.2.1 Box Bar

Approximately 4 acres. The north boundary runs approx. 800 ft. from the site entrance. The south and east boundaries are the Rio Verde and the west boundary is the site entrance.

• No grills, picnic tables or trash cans

• 3 dumpsters

Ground trash and any bags of trash left by visitors shall be picked up by 1200 hours and deposited in the existing dumpsters located on the recreation site. Empty trash cans and replace liners. Light maintenance shall be performed as needed.

All services shall be performed on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday (during Peak Season) or on Friday and Monday (during Off season).

5.2.2 Needle Rock Day Use

Approximately 2 acres. The north boundary is the entrance and the south boundary is the end of the pavement.

The east boundary alters between the Rio Verde and the fence line. The west boundary is Forest Road 20 (Needle Rock Rd.)

• 8 trash cans

• 13 picnic tables

• 9 grills

• 27 parking spaces

Ground trash shall be picked up by 1200 hours and deposited into the existing dumpsters located on the recreation site.

Cold ash from the grills shall be deposited into the existing dumpsters on the recreation site.

All trash cans shall be emptied and liners replaced.

All picnic tables and the concrete floors under the ramadas shall be pressure washed, using a detergent and water solutions. All other picnic tables shall be scrubbed, using a detergent and water solution.

Light maintenance shall be performed as needed (sweeping sidewalks).

All services shall be performed on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday (during Peak Season) or on Friday and Monday (during Off season).

5.2.3 Needle Rock Beach

Approximately 1 acre. The west boundary is Forest Road 20 (Needle Rock Rd.) and the entrance to Forest Road 415 (Camp Creek Wash). The east boundary is the Rio Verde. The north boundary is the water edge south of the Needle Rock outcropping. The south boundary is the southern end of the grouping of trees along the western boundary.

• No grills, picnic tables, or trash cans

• 2 dumpsters

Ground trash and bags of trash left by visitors shall be picked up by 1200 hours and deposited into the existing dumpsters located on the recreation site.

Light maintenance shall be performed as needed.

All services shall be performed on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday (during Peak Season) or on Friday and Monday (during Off season).

SECTION 6 LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

Location Maps 6 Sheets

SECTION 7 PERSONNEL

All contractor personnel operating a vehicle on site must have a valid Driver’s License