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Statement of Work (SOW) Soldier Creek Boardwalk (Replacement) 05/28/2024

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.0 Scope of Work:

Construction and commissioning into service a new Soldier Creek Boardwalk that replaces the old Soldier Creek Boardwalk destroyed in the Dixie Fire.

Goals: This project will replace the existing Solder Creek Boardwalk on the Pacific Crest Trail that was destroyed in the catastrophic Dixie Fire during the summer of 2021 at the existing site of the burned-out Boardwalk. Approximately 50% of the old boardwalk is partially burned and on site. The hikers must traverse Soldier Meadows Creek by crossing the stream in the water, the bottom of which is muddy and difficult to walk across. The remains of the old boardwalk are such that they cannot be used to traverse the creek. These remains litter the site with partially burned timbers to be removed with construction of the replacement boardwalk.

Objectives: Replacement of the existing structure by contract with a new standard boardwalk made of Timber as shown on drawings numbered STD 938-10-01, STD 928-10-2, STD 938-10-03 and STD 0933-50-01 as designed by the Forest Service. Clean up and removal of the existing remains of the burned boardwalk structure, and placement of the new boardwalk into service. Adequate construction warning signs will be established and maintained by the contractor during construction of the new boardwalk, as well as removal when the new boardwalk is commissioned into service.

2.0 Background: Our inspection records indicate that the Soldier Creek Boardwalk was originally built in 1978 and had not been otherwise rebuilt prior to the Dixie Fire. This project will repair by replacement the Soldier Meadow Boardwalk. The Boardwalk was in good condition and approximately 50% of the old boardwalk is partially burned and on site. Currently salvage logging is underway and clearing the burned forest adjacent to the meadow boardwalk site, the salvage logging work is currently in winter suspension and snow covers the site. It is our vision for the future to replace the boardwalk by contract with a new standard boardwalk as shown on drawings referenced above as designed by the Forest Service. Information technology is not a factor in accomplishing the goals of this project.

CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

3.0 Technical Requirements/Tasks:

· Build Soldiers Meadows Boardwalk project in conformance with the project plans, drawings, the Standard Specifications for Construction of Trails and Trail Bridges on Forest Service Projects, and the Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-14.

· Attend and participate in the post award/pre-work conference.

· The Contractor is to provide notice to the Government of required construction staking and flagging to establish field control.

The objective of the post award/pre-work conference is to achieve a clear and mutual understanding of all contract requirements and identify and resolve potential problems. Any change to the contract that results from the post award conference shall be made only by a contract modification referencing the applicable terms of the contract. The post award/pre-work conference shall review applicable health and safety plans, bonding requirements, and the construction schedule. The Contractor shall allow a 30 day period for review and acceptance. The contractor shall submit for review and acceptance at the post award/pre-work conference drawings for the following:

· The Contractor shall provide access requirements and designate laydown areas and parking at the boardwalk site during the different phases of construction.

· The Contractor shall provide detailed excavation procedures that conform to OSHA requirements.

· The Contractor shall provide fabrication details for bearing assemblies.

· The Contractor shall provide fabrication drawings for bridge railings and parapets.

· The Contractor shall also provide for review and acceptance drawings that bear the seal and signature of a professional engineer proficient in the pertinent design filed for the following at the post award/pre-work conference:

· Erection plans;

· Temporary bridge structures for public use;

· All bridge forms except for railings, parapets, and components less than Six feet in height;

· Upon completion of the project the Contractor will be provided a Certificate of Final Inspection (FS -6300-15) and a Contract Release (FS-6300-16).

· Contractor is to sign and return the contract release document

4.0 Government Furnished: The Government will coordinate the access to the site through the private property. This will be accomplished by notifying the COR who will notify the Recreation Program Manager who will coordinate with the landowner the Contractor access to the site through the Ranch. The Government will provide Contract Administration and Inspection Services by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

5.0 Submittals after award:

1. Proposed project plan/schedule. This defines the responsibilities, timeline, risks, and milestones of contract objectives; Final progress schedule is due at pre-work meeting.

1. Presentation of Submittals: Contractor is to provide submittals for plans and drawings within fifty (50) days after contract award.

1. Review of Submittals: Contractor will allow the Government thirty (30) days to review submittals.

1. Construction of Boardwalk: Contractor shall complete construction of boardwalk within ninety (90) days after the Government has reviewed and approved submittals.

6.0 Travel: The contractor and contractor employees will have to travel to and from the site their own expense.

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel:

· Provide a roster of key contractor personnel and provide this information to the COR.

8.0 Security Requirements: Contractor employees are not required to hold security clearances.

9.0 Data Rights: Data that is to be produced, furnished, acquired, or used in meeting contract requirements shall be held by the Government, the Contractor may use the data in support of the project but cannot sell or provide the data to outside interested parties.

10.0 Section 508 -Electronic and Information Technology Standards: It is not expected that Information technology is to be acquired as part of this project.

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