Amendment_3_-_Attach_1_-_SOW_June_9_2023_final_0003.pdf

Statement of Work Completion of Fabrication, and Installation of

Exterior Interpretive Exhibits and Visitor Amenities.

June 9, 2023 revision

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge

1.0 GENERAL: This is a fabrication and Installation contract for exterior interpretive exhibits and visitor facilities and amenities (e.g., benches, kiosks, and similar) for the 7,720-foot Black Canyon trail at Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge. Surrounded by Nevada desert, the Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge (PNWR or the Refuge) in Lincoln County, Nevada. The Black Canyon Trail interpretive elements are 90% completed and this contract will provide the completion to items yet to be installed, repair broken items, fabricate and install missing items, and complete ABA trail grading to compliance standards. The Black Canyon Trail was constructed in spring 2018 and provides hiking and viewing access to an area of the PNWR rich in archeological resources, particularly rock writing (petroglyphs and pictographs).

1.1 Description/Introduction: The Contractor must demonstrate extensive knowledge, ability, and skill in interpretive exhibit fabrication and installation. Contractor must have knowledge of ABA and ADA standards and all other relevant state and federal accessibility laws and regulations. Furthermore, contractor must have extensive experience applying this knowledge in construction and exhibit design. Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform duties outlined in this Scope of Work and as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services.

1.2 Background: The Refuge has been working on the Black Canyon Trail project since 2017.

The trail portion was completed in 2018. In 2017, PNWR contracted the design, fabrication, and installation of the outdoor amenities using PNWR’s Interpretive and Public Use Site Plan. The original contract was not completed. To allow the Refuge to open this highly anticipated trail for public use, PNWR developed this SOW using existing design documents and past contractual elements to complete the work that remains on the trail, exterior interpretive exhibits, and visitor amenities, which were developed in close cooperation with the Nuwu (Southern Paiute).

1.3 Objectives: The Contractor will be responsible for fabricating and installing missing items, repairing, or replacing existing damaged items, and re-grading the trail system to meet ABA standards for the 7,720-foot Black Canyon trail at Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge. This includes outdoor interpretive panels, benches, trailhead, tactile elements, pedestrian exclusions, visual interpretive elements, signs, iron ranger, etc. After completion, the visitor amenities and outdoor exhibits shall enhance the visitor experience of this area, create meaningful connections to the resource, and provide for resource protection. This project will use existing design plans that were completed from the “Interpretive and Public Use site Plan for Black Canyon Archeological District,” which was both completed through separate contracts.

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1.4 Scope: The scope of this contract includes the fabrication, construction, and installation of the following visitor facilities as specified by the final design document and documents provided by the USFWS that are damaged and in need of replacement:

1.4.1 Trailhead layout and visitor amenities including access pathways from parking area.

Trailhead features include completing and cleaning existing interpretative and information kiosk, tactile elements, moving and repositioning visual interpretive elements, redesign and repair seating, pedestrian trail counter, and a brochure holder/visitor log/donation box feature.

1.4.2 Repair and regrade approximately 400-600 feet of trail system to meet ABA standards for running and cross slope and in addition any damaged section of trail as a result for construction activity.

1.4.3 Work at five rest stops that include replacing or repairing seating and moving or repairing decorative visitor containment features.

1.4.4 Completing the decorative mile markers (approximately every .25 miles) and checking trail for accuracy. Repairing damage to previously installed markers.

1.4.5 Fabrication, construction, repairs/replacement, and installation of all interpretive, informational, and regulatory exhibits and signage and their pedestals or other mounting systems that were not completed or are show existing damage.

1.4.6 Repair two removable/lockable interpretive panels/regulatory sign and lockable components.

1.4.7 Other signage: Fabricate and install approximately 4 “stay on designated trail” signs along trail.

1.4.8 Contractor shall refabricate the sculptural, decorative, and interactive interpretive elements into interpretive exhibits and the pedestals/mounting systems that are missing or damaged from the existing designs. These elements shall be durable, easy to maintain and replace, and appropriate for extreme environmental conditions including extreme heat, freeze/thaw, and strong winds.

1.4.9 Repair and/or fabricate and/or clean the decorative interpretive elements for two short pedestrian bridges, a gateway element and decorative concrete/paving work at trailhead, and additional interpretation panel at Falcon rest stop.

1.4.10 Fabrication of all missing or damaged interpretive panels in iZone or similar high pressure laminate material. Panel material should be resistant to UV, alkali soils, high heat and temperature extremes, graffiti, and vandalism. Panels will be contour cut.

1.4.11 Full installation and construction of visitor facilities and interpretive exhibits.

1.4.12 Full one-year warranty for all work and materials.

1.4.13 All costs associated with installation and construction including equipment rental and travel costs.

1.4.14 One (1) set of replacement parts for all interpretative panels, any exhibit interactive and

3D elements, and similar components that may have a wear life of less than 10 years.

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1.5 Period of Performance: July 15, 2023, to July 14, 2024.

1.6 General Information

1.6.1 Quality Control: The contractor shall ensure services are performed in accordance with this Statement of Work. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify and prevent recurrence of service/component defects within 10 years. The contractor’s quality control program is how the vendor assures work complies with the requirements of the contract.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance: The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays:

New Year’s Day Independence Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Labor Day President’s Day Columbus Day Memorial Day Veteran’s Day Juneteenth Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business between the hours of 7:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. The Contractor must, always, maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential to successful and timely completion.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge (Mile Post 32, Highway 93, Alamo NV 89001).

1.6.6 Type of Contract: The government will award a Firm Fixed Price Contract.

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1.6.7 Security Requirements: The security requirements are in accordance with the attached

DD254.

1.6.7.1 PHYSICAL Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use. The contractor may not reproduce building keys and may not release USFWS building keys to non-employees.

At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.6.7.3 Key Control: The contractor will be allowed to install a contractor lock, in conjunction with the existing USFWS lock. Gates will be closed when not in direct use, to avoid any unwarranted public use. At the end of each workday or weekend, all gates will be locked to prevent public access and protect contractor and government assets present during the installation.

1.6.7.3 Lock Combinations: Not applicable

1.6.8 Special Qualifications: The contractor is responsible to ensure that accessibility evaluations address and conform to the standards and guidelines outlined in the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards from July 23, 2004, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 including Section 504 and 508, the United States Access Board’s Outdoor Developed Areas Standards of 2014, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 126).

1.6.9 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The Contracting Officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the Contracting Officer will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.6.10 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by separate letter.

The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration.

The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance: maintain written and oral communications with the contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the contractor, states the https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/buildings-and-sites/about-the-aba-standards/aba-standards https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/buildings-and-sites/about-the-aba-standards/aba-standards https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/recreation-facilities/outdoor-developed-areas http://uscode.house.gov/search/criteria.shtml

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responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially regarding changes in cost or price and estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.11 Key Personnel: The follow personnel are considered key personnel by the government:

Primary Contact:

Rob Vinson, Refuge Manager, Pahranagat NWR HWY 93 Mile Post 32, Alamo, NV 89001 775-725-3417 ext. 102 james_vinson@fws.gov

The contractor shall provide a Contract Manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate, who shall act for the contractor when the Contract Manager is absent, shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The Contract Manager or alternate shall be available between 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday thru Friday except federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

1.6.12 Identification of Contractor Employees: Contractor will be required to hang authorization hangtags in the rearview mirrors of their non-government vehicles to identify the vehicle as having access to non-public locations on the refuge. The Refuge Manager will issue the hangtags to the contractor during the contract kickoff meeting.

1.6.13 Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to, or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications, or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

mailto:james_vinson@fws.gov

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PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. DEFINITIONS:

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2.1.1. CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER. A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government.

Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.3. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S.

Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.4. DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.5. DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.6. KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.7. PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.8. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.9. QUALITY ASSURANCE Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

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2.1.10. QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.11. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.12. WORKDAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.12. WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2. ACRONYMS:

ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement AR Army Regulation CCE Contracting Center of Excellence CFR Code of Federal Regulations CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative COTR Contracting Officer's Technical Representative COTS Commercial-Off-the-Shelf DA Department of the Army DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report) DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center DOD Department of Defense FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 KO Contracting Officer OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) ODC Other Direct Costs PIPO Phase In/Phase Out POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program TE Technical Exhibit

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PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND

SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1 Materials: The Government shall provide the following:

A. Content experts for biological and cultural topics.

B. As built drawings for the constructed trail, trailhead, and parking area.

C. Final design documents for the Black Canyon exterior interpretive elements and visitor amenities.

D. Any uninstalled component from previous contracts.

E. Access to facilities based on predetermine schedule.

F. Facility managers and/or maintenance staff, as needed and by prearrangement.

G. Staging areas needed to conduct project work and temporary storage of materials.

H. Potable water and bathrooms are available nearby at the Pahranagat Visitor Center, but contractor should plan on providing facilities as needed.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1 General: The contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this Scope of Work. The contractor shall provide all transportation, labor, and supervisor to complete the services, as well as any specialized equipment or supplies needed to compete items outlined by this Scope of Work. The contractor must be covered by adequate insurance. The Government will assume no liability whatsoever as a result of the Contractor’s operations under this contract.

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PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. Base Bid Specific Tasks:

Punch list Item

Number

Exhibit # Component Comment

1 General Mile marker

Some of the existing wood on the mile markers are splitting and separating. Wood section of the trial marker will need to be replaced with a solid composite natural wood (color to be approved by COR) for long term durability. Composite wood will match existing designs and specifications. See option item for trail markers.

2 General Mile marker

Several of the mile markers are showing damage and wear to the vinyl stickers that show the milage point. Due to ongoing wear issues. Stickers will be replaced with a more durable surface. See option time for trail marker.

3 General Fabricated benches

Benches throughout appear to have been repaired, not replaced. Significant cracking is still visible and repaired/sanded areas have major chipping/cracking and some benches tops are becoming loose. All fabricated benches will need to be replaced with a more durable, poured solid concrete bench that fits the current design which allows incorporation of the shade structure column and interpretive panels. See bench option item for material requirements.

4 General Shade Structures

Paint has chipped off or damaged scars are present. Needs touched up/repainted with and exterior, durable surfacing to match design color.

5 General Shade Structures

Square sheet metal patches at the top junction of the columns and shade structures are highly visible and need better seating. Some patches are bent away from the columns and all need to be incorporation into the overall appearance.

6 General Mile Markers

Many of the mile markers and other elements are missing their decorative boulders or have

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inappropriate ones placed there (too small, look like accidents). These stones need to be placed and specified by current designs.

7 General Replacement Items

One Set of replacement parts for interpretative panels, and any exhibits interactives or 3D elements and similar components that may have a wear life of less than 10 years. List below.

8 General

Vertical Mounted

Interpretive Panels

Most of the vertical mounted interpretive panels mounting systems are failing in less than one year.

All vertical mounted panels mounting systems need to be reconfigured to eliminate damage to the panel and durability in outdoor elements.

9 EX1-2 Gateway

Replace improperly installed components of the gateway structure: The existing concrete gateway structure will need to be demolished and removed.

A new concrete pad, minimum of 4 inches of outdoor heavy traffic concrete with appropriate internal support will be used to meet design requirements and specifications. All concrete edges and surface will be finished to resist wear and degradation, while providing an ADA approved non-skid surface.

• The vertical metal blades for mounting interpretive panels will be removed and old concrete splatter removed (See item 10).

Blades will be set in concrete, squared with the shade structure column (See item 28).

• Support structures will be installed on all vertical interpretive elements and inset in concrete. Support elements will be designed to eliminate movement/swaying in winds or weather events. Support structures will be fully enclosed to ensure wildlife will not become entrapped within open cavities (see item 11).

• Decretive elements that were improperly installed will be removed, repaired, and cleaned, and reinstalled in appropriate locations. Roadrunner tracks inlayed into concrete per design (see item: 26).

• Natural rocks added to meet design specifications and inlay within the concrete rings (See item 20).

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• At each natural rock location, seven ring will be individually poured to achieve a rippled effect. The seven rings will be various shades of blue to emulate water, and color will be premixed with concrete to provide the best option for longevity for this element. Spacers/joints will be created to provide stress/expansion joints between each of the seven colors.

• Natural rocks outside of concrete feature will be replaced or cleaned of old concrete splatter (See item 19).

• New gateway feature will comply with existing design and color schemes.

10 EX1-2 Gateway Parking blocks need final placement.

11 EX1-2 Gateway Metal elements need to be cleaned of concrete staining.

12 EX1-2 Gateway

Metal blades (3) for interpretive panels need stabilization from wind movement. Stabilization methods must be sealed to prevent wildlife from becoming entrapped within the stabilization feature.

13 EX1-2 Gateway

Fabricated benches are falling apart. Surfacing flacking off, cracking, and bench tops separated from the base. Benches need to be refabricated.

Fabricated benches need fit around current panel blade stabilization solution. See benches option item.

14 EX1-2 Gateway Install (Ex1-2.1) missing panel. USFWS has possession panel. See option times for gateway.

15 EX1-2 Gateway Install missing mile marker. Placement needs to be coordinated with FWS with consideration of pre-installed markers to ensure distance accuracy.

16 EX1-2 Gateway Install iron ranger and its info plaque. Location needs to be coordinated with FWS. USFWS is in possession of the iron ranger.

17 EX1-2 Gateway Move horned lizard to top of iron ranger and replace/repair rock to hide holes from misinstallation.

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18 Ex1-2 Gateway Install trail counter. Location to be coordinated with FWS. Trail counter is not present and needs to be purchased through Trafx

19 EX1-2 Gateway Install brochure box. Brochure box will need to match brochure box in existing plans and cut sheet documents.

20 EX1-2 Gateway Clean concrete splatter from natural rocks around the parking lot and gateway area. See option times for gateway.

21 EX1-2 Gateway Missing decorative boulder near support pole of shade shelter. See option times for gateway.

22 EX1-2 Gateway Fix non-ABA entrance to pathway. Currently blocked with boulders.

23 EX1-2 Gateway From entry pad to trail: Correct trail cross and running slope issues to comply with ABA standards. See option times for gateway.

24 EX1-2 Gateway

Final grade with trail needs to be backfilled around concrete gateway pad to correct transition from concrete to natural surface trail. See option times for gateway.

25 EX1-2 Gateway "East to west" trail section needs to be reformed and packed from equipment damage

26 EX1-2 Gateway

Red-tailed hawk silhouette is installed in the wrong location on the shade structure. The silhouette needs to be moved to be more visible as visitors enter trail.

27 EX1-2 Gateway

Roadrunner silhouette is hidden by benches, placed in the wrong location. Roadrunner needs to be removed from the concrete pad and placed in new location. Concrete damaged repaired after moving silhouette. See option times for gateway.

28 EX1-2 Gateway

Parking railings and parking lot rocks needs to be relocated after cleaning or replacing. Parking rails need to be repositioned after construction/fabrication is completed.

29 EX1-2 Gateway Blades for interp panels are not set in the concrete level. Blade needs to be removed and leveled in concrete. See option times for gateway.

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30 EX1-2 Gateway

Roadrunner silhouette is bent. Roadrunner silhouette needs to be straightened and set in the appropriate location. See item 26. See option times for gateway.

31 EX1-2 Gateway

Roadrunner tracks are in wrong location. Tracks need to be set as depicted in original designs.

Road runner is to lead visitors to the trail. See option times for gateway.

32 EX1-2 Gateway Painted rings starting to pill and flake off. Actual concrete needs to be recolored using durable methods. See option times for gateway.

33 EX1-2 Gateway Remove previously demoed concrete pad material currently posing a safety hazard.

34 EX2-1.3 PAHR Man "Help Protect" sign is damaged. Bent corners and damaged surface. This sign needs to be recreated and replaced.

35 EX2 PAHR Man

Fabricated benches are falling apart. Surfacing flacking off, cracking, and bench tops separated from the base. Benches need to be refabricated.

Fabricated benches need fit around current panel blade stabilization solution. See benches option item.

36 EX2 PAHR Man

Rattlesnake should have been installed higher or different surface to protect head and tail of sculpture. Snake has fell off existing rock. New rock or surface needs to be developed, along with a durable attachment mechanism.

37 EX2 PAHR Man Rust from chicken wire support in fabricated bench showing rust through the quickset. See option items for benches.

38 EX2 PAHR Man

Foundation in front of shade structure collapsing into the footer, leaving large holes in the pedestrian walking path. Shade structure foundation needs to be checked for safety and repacked. New fill and surfacing are needed to meet compliance and safety standards.

39 EX2 PAHR Man

Large panel is busted from installation bolt going too deep. Panel needs to be recreated and reinstalled to ensure attachment bolts do not cause future damage.

40 EX2 PAHR Man Fence post warping and causing cables to loosen.

Wooden posts are starting to split and fail. Fencing

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needs to be replaced with 4x4 or 4” metal tubing with sealed tops. Post should be minimum three feet set in concrete with attached concrete anchors to ensure durability and safety to visitors.

41 EX2 PAHR Man Regulations signs is damaged from transport or installation. The sign face is damaged and needs to be replaced with a more durable material.

42 EX3 Butte Rest Stop

Fence post warping and causing cables to loosen.

Wooden posts are starting to split and fail. Fencing needs to be replaced with 4x4 or 4” metal tubing with sealed tops. Post should be minimum three feet set in concrete with attached concrete anchors to ensure durability and safety to visitors.

43 EX3 Butte Rest Stop

Fencing inadequate to provide barrier. Fencing needs to be expanded to protect cultural resources present.

44 EX3 Butte Rest Stop

Rocks are missing between panel and fencing.

Larger rocks need to be placed between panel and fence. USFWS/COR will coordinate with contractor to approve rock size and position.

45 EX3 Butte Rest Stop

West rock at bench needs to be moved further west to allow for wheelchair parking.

46 EX3.2 Falcon Missing a decorative boulder. (On right side)

47 EX3.2 Falcon Oriole silhouette is missing; placed in wrong place.

The rock with silhouette needs to be moved from Roses stop to Falcon stop.

48 EX4-2 Solitude Move boulder to left about 8-12" to block less of the panel face.

49 EX4-2 Solitude

Adjust benches and rocks top (1) increase the diameter of the circle so that it looks like a circle and (2) position ABA seating within the circle next two one of the benches. Ensure the four rocks are in the cardinal directions. Expand circle to make this space.

50 EX4-2 Solitude Solitude mile marker was repaired with wood glue.

Wooden marker is starting to split. See option item for mile marker.

51 EX4-2 Solitude Panel fell off metal blade. Blade needs to be adjusted. Interpretive panel was damaged

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because of failure of mounting systems and needs to be replaced.

52 EX4-3 North Bridge Cut bolt down for dragonfly tactile (Unless it is on purpose? Both dragonflies have the same issue.)

53 EX4-3 North Bridge Holes from previous attempts to install cutout panels need to be fixed.

54 Mile marker 0.5-mile marker on east side is damaged. Vinyl numbers are scraped. See option item for mile marker.

55 EX5-3.2 Closed Signs Need flat locking plate for when sign is removed.

56 EX5-3.2 Closed Signs Need keys for locks and to "practice" removing and reinstalling signs and locks.

57 EX5-3.2 Closed Signs “I” missing from unique. Signs have been damaged from transport needs replaced with a more durable material.

58 EX5-4 Cutoff bridge Holes from previous attempts to install cutout panels need to be fixed.

59 Mile marker 0.25-mile marker on east side; vinyl numbers are pealing up and offset from gray background. See option item for mile marker.

60 Ex5-4 Cutoff bridge Cut bolt down for dragonfly tactile (unless it is on purpose? Both dragonflies have the same issue)

61 EX5-4/G2 Cutoff bridge

Yellowlegs and black bird (both cutouts on the north side) metal panel have a stain from writing on the flat metal. It is becoming more prominent as the panel weathers. Metal needs to be cleaned and cleaned to allow the metal panel to weather uniformly.

62 EX5-1 Raindrop Bird figure needs to be moved to Roses rest stop, bolder needs to be replaced or hole from figure fixed.

63 EX5-1 Raindrop

Fence post warping and causing cables to loosen.

Fencing needs to be replaced with 4x4 or 4” metal tubing with sealed tops. Post should be minimum three feet set in concrete with attached concrete anchors to ensure durability and safety to visitors.

64 EX5-1 Raindrop Regulations signs is damaged from transport or installation. The sign face is damaged and needs to be replaced with a more durable material.

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65 EX5-1 Raindrop

Fabricated bench is falling apart. Surfacing flacking off, cracking, and bench tops separated from the base. Bench needs to be refabricated.

Fabricated bench need fit around current panel blade stabilization solution. See benches option item.

66 EX5-2 Roses Bird figure needs to be moved to Falcon rest stop, bolder needs to be replaced with quail from Raindrop.

67 EX5-2 Roses

Fabricated bench is falling apart. Surfacing flacking off, cracking, and bench tops separated from the base. Bench needs to be refabricated.

Fabricated bench need fit around current panel blade stabilization solution. See benches option item.

68 EX5-4 Closed Signs Closed sign has significant face damaged along the edge. Closed sign needs to be replaced with a more durable material.

69 EX5-4 Closed Signs Need keys for locks and to "practice" removing and reinstalling signs and locks.

70 EX5-4 Closed Signs Need flat locking plate for when sign is removed.

Replacement Parts List:

Panels:

• Welcome to Black Canyon Trail

• We are Nuwu/Nuwuvi

• The Land is Alive with Emotions and Power

• Summit of Power

• Come See Me

• Destruction in a Spiritual Place

• Place of Plenty

• Solitude and Prayer

• Black Canyon: A Feast for the Senses

• Power of Rock Writing

• Seasonal Changes

• Iron Ranger

Regulation Signs:

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• Help Protect This Ancient Place regulation sign (2)

• Closed for Nesting Season regulation sign (2)

Tactile Elements:

• Horned Toad for iron ranger

• Red-tailed hawk talon for gateway area

• Mojave rattlesnake

• Western tanager

• Blue-eyed darner dragonfly

• Eight-spotted skimmer

• Great Plains toad

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5.1 Options Items:

To find the best fit and value for the government while providing a quality product, the USFWS may choose to pursue an option to the base need of replacement. The USFWS will only initiate an option item if the option presented by the contractor meets the QAQC standards, meet and or exceeds safety needs of the project for the public, and meets the needed durability of the element in question. Currently, there are three optional bid items that the USFWS as identified.

1) Gateway Option:

a) Remove unlevel metal interpretive panels blades and make necessary adjustments to level the metal blades with the shade structure column.

b) Create stabilization structures for the vertical interpretive panel metal blades to eliminate sway from wind and weather events. If metal tubing is used. All ends must be sealed to prevent wildlife from becoming trapped internally.

c) Remove road runner silhouette from current location, repair hole(s) left from removing the silhouette. Repair and reinstall the road runner silhouette to new location in the existing concrete pad, as outlined by designed documents and determined by the Refuge Manager/COR.

d) Grinding entire surface of concrete pad down to remove old paint and roadrunner tracks.

Repouring colored concrete epoxy to form the required seven colored rings. Reinstall roadrunner tracks, per design specifications.

e) Clean concrete splatter from surrounding decorative rocks and iron works.

f) Remove misinstalled horned toad from rock and install on top of iron ranger.

2) Mile Markers Option:

a) Replace the wood portion of the mile mark monuments with unfinished, 4x4 square metal tubing, while retaining the look and feel of the current trail marker design. The tops of the metal tubing must be sealed to prevent wildlife from becoming entrapped in the stabilization feature.

b) Replace the vinyl stickers that shows mile designation with a more durable option that can withstand prolonged exposure to the harsh southern Nevada environment.

3) Benches Option:

a) Instead of fabricating benches from concrete to replace the existing failing benches, the USFWS has developed an option bid item that would include the use of prefabricated concrete benches. Prefabricated benches must be similar in color to the existing prefabricated benches as described in the cutsheet document. To meet the look and feel of the original design, prefabricated benches much be modified and manipulated in a

Exterior Interpretive Exhibits and Visitor Amenities.

way that the prefabricated benches can be incorporated with the shade structure column and vertical interpretive panels, per design.

PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS)

6.1. The Contractor must abide by all previous completed designs and public use plans provided by the Government.

PART 7

ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

7. Attachment/Technical Exhibit List:

7.1. Attachment 1/Technical Exhibit 1 – Performance Requirements Summary

Exterior Interpretive Exhibits and Visitor Amenities.

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

Performance Requirements Summary The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Performance Objective (The Service required—usually a shall statement)

Standard Performance Threshold (This is the maximum Error rate. It could possibly be “Zero deviation from standard”)

Method of Surveillance

PRS # 1.

Fabrication of missing components

The contractor will provide specific components outlined in the provided design plans and public use plans to be compliant with ADA/ABA standards.

Zero deviation from standard

Refuge Manager/COR will conduct weekly quality checks.

PRS # 2

Repair of existing components (Interpretive elements, signs, trail markers, benches, tactile and visual elements, fencing, signage, etc.)

The contractor will provide specific components outlined in the provided design plans and public use plans to be compliant with ADA/ABA standards.

checks.

PRS # 3

Re-grading/repairing Black Canyon Trail system to be compliant with ADA/ABA standards.

outlined in the provided design plans and public use plans to be compliant with ADA/ABA standards.

checks.

PRS # 4

Repairing parking lot after work is completed.

outlined in the provided design plans and public use plans to be compliant with ADA/ABA standards.

checks.