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US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Statement of Work for FSR 141 / 141H Haul & Spread Resurfacing Project Region 3 Coconino National Forest Mogollon Rim Ranger District

FY 2024

November 16th, 2023

Contents

Project FSR 141 / 141H Haul & Spread Resurfacing Project

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

This project will consist of reconditioning and resurfacing with crushed aggregate approximately 5.34 miles of FSR 141H and 0.11 miles of FSR 123 with three options to recondition and resurface with crushed aggregate approximately 1.00 miles of FSR 141 and replace and install culverts within the FSR 141H and FSR 123 project bounds. Work will consist of reconditioning ditches, shoulders, roadbeds, aggregate surfaces, and the roadway. Cleaning culverts, culvert inlet and outlets, and lead off ditches. Removing and replacing corrugated metal pipe culvert. Installing corrugated metal pipe culvert at new locations. This project will utilize a government sourced crushed aggregate located at the Cinch Hook Pit, which is accessed from the junction of AZ-87 and AZ-260, on the south side of AZ-87.

2.0 Background

This project is located within the Mogollon Rim Ranger District of Coconino National Forest. The project begins approximately 50 miles South of Flagstaff, from the AZ-87 State Highway to FSR 141 proceeding East and South to the 141H intersection. FSR 141H is an aggregate surfaced road used for recreational activities and timber sales. FSR 123 and FSR 141 are similarly surfaced and utilized.

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

All tasks and work shall conform to all technical requirements in accordance with Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP-14) and Forest Service Supplemental Specifications (FSSS). Tasks include but are not limited to the following:

301.03 Untreated Aggregate Courses. This work consists of constructing one or more courses of aggregate on a prepared surface. Written approval of the roadbed is required before placing aggregate. For pit run or grid-rolled material, furnish material smaller than the maximum size, no gradation will be required otherwise. After processing on the road, remove all oversize material from the road and dispose as directed by the CO.

303.03 Ditch Reconditioning. Remove slide material, sediment, vegetation, and other debris from existing ditches and culvert inlets/outlets. Reshape ditches and culvert inlets/outlets to achieve positive drainage and uniform ditch width, depth, and grade. Dispose of waste at designated sites.

303.04 Shoulder Reconditioning. Remove slide material, vegetation, and other debris from existing shoulders including shoulders in parking areas, turnouts, and other widened areas. Repair soft and unstable areas according to Subsection 204.07. Reshape shoulders to the widths and slopes shown in the plans. Dispose of waste at designated sites.

303.05 Roadbed Reconditioning. Remove organic, deleterious, and material larger than 6 inches from the top 6 inches of subgrade. Dispose of waste according to Subsection 204.14. Repair soft and unstable areas according to Subsection 204.07. Scarify surface to a 6-inch depth. Remove irregularities and shape to a uniform surface. Finish earth surfaces to within 0.05 feet and rock surfaces to within 0.10 feet of required line, grade, and cross-section. Compact according to Subsection 204.11.

303.06 Aggregate Surface Reconditioning. Repair soft and unstable areas to the full aggregate surface depth according to Subsection 204.07. Scarify the thickness of aggregate surfacing material or to 6 inches, whichever is less. Remove irregularities and shape to a uniform surface. Finish and compact the surface according to Subsection 302.05.

303.07 Roadway Reconditioning. Perform applicable work described in Subsections 303.03 through 303.06. Maintain existing cross slope and crown or as shown in the plans. Remove cattleguard decks. Clean the deck and the area beneath the cattleguard of soil and other material to the bottom of the original foundation over the entire width of the installation. Dispose of waste at designated sites or according to Subsection 204.14. Reinstall the cattleguard deck.

602.01 Culverts and Drains. This work consists of furnishing and installing culverts. Written approval is required before culvert metal pipe is installed to ensure the product meets requirements.

4.0 Government Furnished

This project will utilize a government-sourced gravel material located at Cinch Hook pit, which is accessed from the junction of AZ-87 and AZ-260, on the south side of AZ-87. At latitude 34.453033, longitude -111.441231.

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

Key Deliverables

Reporting Requirements: The contractor is required to provide written progress reports bi-weekly for the duration of the project. 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.

6.0 Travel

To reach FSR 141H: From Coconino’s Supervisor’s Office in Flagstaff, AZ take Lake Mary Road South approximately 54.6 miles and turn right (west) onto AZ-87. Continue for 1.6 miles until the intersection of FSR 141 with AZ-87 on the left (southside of road). Take FSR 141 south for approximately 6.6 miles until the intersection of FSR 141 and FSR 141H. You have reached the start of the project.

To reach Cinch Hook Pit, travel North from the FSR 141/ FSR 141H intersection on FSR 141 and turn left onto AZ-87. Follow AZ-87 (FH-10) to the AZ-260 Junction. Cinch Hook Pit will be on the left opposite the junction intersection.

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

Contractor’s Representative

8.0 Security Requirements

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9.0 Data Rights

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10.0 Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology Standards

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