FW LO Renovations SOW.pdf

Kaibab National Forest Williams Ranger District

Volunteer Lookout Renovations

STATEMENT OF WORK

Project:

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the tasks for renovations for the Volunteer Lookout. The tower location is on an administrative site that sits on the Navajo Army Depot, which consists of a lookout tower. There is a toilet, and cabin at the site that do not belong to the Forest Service. The scope of work described here applies to the lookout steel cabin, tower structure on site.

The intent of this project is to renovate the elevated fire lookout tower cabin. The interior cabin components show asbestos containing materials. The work shall be set in two phases.

Phase I is demolition, which will include removal of all existing components of the cabin, including abatement and proper disposal of Asbestos Containing Material (ACM).

Phase II includes all of the improvements to the tower, shower unit, including utilities. The renovation and utility improvements include providing and installing new flooring, subfloor, walls, framing, insulation, windows, ceiling, trim, fire finder support, kitchen cabinets, bookcase, direct vent wall heater, waterline system, electrical, painting, and reconnections of existing lightning protection system.

Location:

This location is approximately 14 miles west of Flagstaff. To get to Volunteer, go west on Interstate 40, then turn south at the Bellemont exit, check-in will need to happen with the Navajo Army Depot, and they will ensure the travel route to the tower is safe. The roadway is fair with a few sandy areas before the road starts towards the mountain top. The road to the mountain top is more winding and steep. Four-wheel drive vehicle is recommended to reach the site. It is highly recommended to have a four-wheel drive vehicle to transport supplies and materials to the site. There is a small parking area at the site, which can accommodate at least two (2) standard vehicles. Coordinates for the Volunteer fire lookout tower site are N35.217970 W111.895450, elevation is approximately 8,047 feet.

Background Information:

The tower structure is a galvanized steel framed CL-100. It is an active, live-in cabin with a catwalk on a 30-foot elevated tower. The cabin is 14’x14’ and was erected in 1953. This cabin is built with steel framing, galvanized exterior metal siding, and wooden interior finishes. This cabin provides housing to the seasonal fire lookout personnel from May through October.

Sanitary Facilities:

Sanitary facilities for workers are not available at the Lookout site.

Period of Performance:

Phase I, Environmental Testing work can start on September 8, 2023. The start date for demolition activities can begin on October 5, 2023. No weekend work will be allowed due to it being on a military site.

The time to complete the work in this contract is set to be completed by April 30, 2024.

Weather normally starts impacting the road conditions in mid-November, which can prevent access to the lookout tower sites. Access to the lookout sites during bad road conditions is prohibited due to vehicles causing resource damage. Road conditions generally improve after winter in late March – early April to allow access to the lookout tower.

Due to this site being located within a military site, the Contractor shall need to follow all protocols for entering and leaving the site.

Contract Time:

The contractor is not permitted to perform work on weekends. Please see period of performance above for additional information.

Utilities:

Electricity is available at Volunteer Lookout site. Water is not available at the site.

Inspections:

Inspections will be performed by the government by the COR or designated inspector.

Tasks The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, testing, supervision, and incidentals necessary to perform activities associated with renovations for the Volunteer Lookout.

The contractor shall comply with the Federal Regulatory Agencies: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Housing and Urban Development Agency (HUD), U.S.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).

They shall also comply with local and State laws, regulation and regulatory agencies; and Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ).

The contractor shall adequately protect the work sites, surrounding lands, employees and general public during the entire length of the project. The contractor shall be responsible for all damages or injury caused due to their actions or negligence.

Tasks are Pay Items outlined in the Bid Schedule.

Task 1: Mobilization-Environmental work This work consists of all activities associated with mobilization and demobilization to perform the tasks associated with the Statement of Work, specifications, and schedule of items.

Activities include transportation of labor, material, and equipment. This is for asbestos testing, remediation, and cabin subfloor work.

Task 2: Mobilization This work consists of all activities associated with mobilization and demobilization to perform the tasks associated with the Statement of Work, specifications, and schedule of items.

Activities include transportation of labor, material, and equipment.

Task 3: Interior renovations This work will include new utility lines for water, propane and electric. The work will include new walls and framing, new windows, flooring, trim, moulding and funishings. The details are listed in the specifications per the schedule of items.

Contacts

COR:

Ray Holt, Supervisory Civil Engineer

(928) 527-3524 raymond.holt@usda.gov

COR:

Kristina Brown, Civil Engineer 928-527-8283 kristina.brown2@usda.gov mailto:raymond.holt@usda.gov