Statement of Work.pdf

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Statement of Work for

North Kaibab Ranger District Nail Canyon Wash Restoration (Snake Gulch) Region 3

Kaibab National Forest North Kaibab Ranger District

FY 2025

Contents Project

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

2.0 Background

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

4.0 Deliverables / Schedule

5.0 Travel

6.0 Contractor’s Equipment and Key Personnel

Project North Kaibab Ranger District Nail Canyon Wash Restoration (Snake Gulch)

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

This project includes the installation of two rolling dips and five locations of bank stabilization and armoring using geotextile and riprap on NFSR 423 and 642. Optional items include road reconditioning and resurfacing on NFSR 22. This project will utilize commercial sources of material.

2.0 Background

The project area is located on the North Kaibab Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest near Jacob Lake, Arizona. This work will improve resiliency to weather events, such as flooding due to post-fire environments, along NFSR 423, 642, and 22 to provide access to the Snake Gulch wilderness boundary.

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

The Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP-14 U.S. Customary Units), 2014 are included by reference. The requirements contained in these specifications are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

The 746-page book entitled “Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP-14 U.S. Customary Units), is available from:

https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/specs

FOREST SERVICE SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS TO THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS AND BRIDGES ON FEDERAL HIGHWAY PROJECTS (FSSS)

may add to, delete from, or modify the Forest Service Standard Specifications (FP-14).

All tasks and work must meet 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). Specific tasks include but are not limited to the following:

Section Title

151 Mobilization

204 Excavation and Embankment

207 Earthwork Geosynthetics

251 Riprap

301 Untreated Aggregate Courses

303 Road Reconditioning

635 Temporary Traffic Control

703 Aggregate

704 Soil

705 Rock

714 Geosynthetic Material https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/specs

4.0 Deliverables / Schedule

Item No. Deliverable Reference Due

1 Quality Control Plan FP-14 Section 153 – Contractor Quality Control

At least 14 days before the start of work

2 Traffic Control Plan FP-14 Section 156 – Public Traffic

At least 30 days prior to intended use

Equipment Mobilization Notification

See “Reporting Requirements” At least 14 days prior to mobilizing equipment onto Kaibab NF

Commercial Material Specs for Approval

FP-14 Section 105 – Control of Material

At least 14 days prior to project start

5 Weekly Status Report Report documenting tasks & issues weekly.

See “Reporting Requirements”

Weekly, every Friday, by 5:00 PM AZ time until the contract expires

Reporting Requirements:

After the Notice to Proceed is signed and provided to the contractor, the contractor shall notify the COR of when personnel, equipment, material, or incidentals to the project will be mobilized onto Kaibab National Forest Lands at least 14 days in advance.

The contractor is required to provide written progress reports weekly for the duration of the project.

Progress reports may be emailed or texted to the COR. 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.

5.0 Travel

To reach the site from Jacob Lake, head south on AZ-67 for 0.5 miles. Turn right onto NFSR 462.

Travel for 8.0 miles and turn left onto NFSR 22. In 2.0 miles arrive at NFSR 423 on the right.

To reach the site from Fredonia, head south on NFSR 22 for 22.9 miles. Arrive at NFSR 423 on the right.

6.0 Contractor’s Equipment and Key Personnel

Contractor's equipment provided for the performance of the work shall be of the appropriate size, type and number, and in good working condition, suitable for the work required. Operators shall be competent and experienced in the operation of the equipment. Equipment shall have safety signing and appurtenances required by OSHA such as rollover protection (ROPS), fire suppression devices, lights and slow-moving vehicle signs. Grading equipment must be capable of cutting, crowning and shaping operations necessary to successfully perform the tasks of this contract. The contractor's equipment shall be made available for inspection prior to notice to proceed. If at any time during the course of this contract, the equipment is deemed unsatisfactory or unsafe, the contracting officer may require removal and a satisfactory replacement at no expense to the government. Any movement or transportation of equipment to or from work areas, to repair or replace equipment, or for the contractor's convenience shall be at the contractor's expense.

The Contractor’s Representative shall be identified at the pre-work meeting as a direct contact between the Contractor and COR. Experience in road reconditioning and resurfacing as well as experience in Forest Road maintenance is preferred.