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Cahuilla Ranger Station Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area

Construction Statement of Work 29 March 2024

Replacement

Statement of Work

Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area (ISDRA) 4500 Gecko Road Brawley, California 92227

32.973186°, -115.172740°

29 March 2024

US Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management California State Office (CASO) Business Services

Construction Statement of Work 29 March 2024

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 OVERVIEW

2.0 General Scope of Work

3.0 Overall Objective(s)

4.0 Specific Tasks

5.0 Delivery / Performance Schedule

6.0 Government-Furnished Property, Materials, Services

7.0 Security and Administrative Matters

8.0 Contacts

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1.0 OVERVIEW

The BLM is soliciting proposals for the construction of the approximately 12,200 sf single-story Cahuilla Ranger Station at the Imperial Sand Dunes in Brawley, California. The existing Cahuilla Ranger Station site is partially developed and includes: main modular office building (for visitor reception, ranger station, and emergency services), modular bunkhouse building, water well, parking areas for personal and government vehicles of various types, storage shed, storage containers, fuel pad, covered storage buildings for equipment and vehicles, asphalt site road, a public vault toilet building, a telecom vault shelter, a 180 ft. radio tower (Navy owned), and a perimeter security fence around the site. The new facility will replace most of the existing buildings including the modular office and bunkhouse buildings.

Various existing elements such as the vault toilet, fuel station, ranger station sign, and flagpole will be relocated. The existing telecom vault shelter, radio tower, and water well will remain in place.

The existing ranger station consists of a modular building assembled in the mid to late 1980’s to provide space for law enforcement rangers, emergency medical services (EMS) and visitor services staff, which includes fee collection and providing information to the visiting public. This building is greater than 30 years old and falling apart, and is not large enough to accommodate visitor and staff needs to provide a safe and healthy environment while managing recreational experiences.

The new replacement building will provide administrative office and visitor reception space, law enforcement space, emergency medical services space, employee sleeping rooms, and storage space for various vehicles for government employees while working at the Cahuilla Ranger Station site at the ISDRA. The project includes demolition of the existing buildings and constructing a new facility in approximately the same area. The project also includes the development of the site encompassing the entire Cahuilla Ranger Station including parking, landscaping, security, and communications.

2.0 GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK

This project is for the construction of the replacement Cahuilla Ranger Station facility. Major work includes demolition or relocation of existing structures and appurtenances, demolition and reuse of existing asphalt paving, site development including grading, paving and landscaping, and construction of the new ranger station building (see provided construction documents for full scope of work). The Contractor shall have a minimum of (10) years of experience constructing facilities similar in size, scope, and materials. The Contractor shall submit as part of their proposal a list of at least (5) completed past projects (going back at least 10 years) showcasing their experience constructing facilities similar to the new Cahuilla Ranger Station. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the project as described in this Statement of Work (SOW) and further detailed in the Cahuilla Ranger Station Final Construction Documents.

The Contractor shall ensure that BLM has continuous 24/7 access to the existing fuel tanks located on the northern portion of the site until the new replacement fuel stations are built and ready for use. Phasing of the site grading and parking lot construction or relocation of the existing fuel tanks may be required.

In addition to the base price for the main facility, Contractor shall include price and schedule estimates for including the three (3) additives shown on sheet CS102 of the construction drawings (see Attachment 1).

Additive 1 involves providing stabilized parking and drive areas. Additive 2 involves providing a stand-by generator. Additive 3 involves providing landscaping plants, irrigation lines, and decorations.

The project site is located in a somewhat remote area approximately 20 miles from the nearest major town of Brawley, CA. Cell service may be unreliable at times, especially during periods of high traffic and recreation activity in the dunes area. The site does not have water or sewer utilities – the Contractor is responsible for supplying water for consumption and construction, for providing portable restrooms, and for providing waste & trash removal services on site. The Contractor is responsible for documenting and reporting to BLM the amount of construction/demolition waste (by weight or volume) disposed of, recycled, or reused. The Contractor shall make reasonable efforts to recycle or reuse waste if able. The

Construction Statement of Work 29 March 2024 site features an existing water well – however, it has not recently been tested for water production quantity and is assumed unavailable for use.

The project site is located on Gecko Road and sits near the intersection of Gecko Road and State Route

78. The contractor is responsible for providing traffic control services as necessary during construction to ensure a safe flow of vehicular traffic. The Imperial Sand Dunes recreation area is heavily trafficked by the public typically from October to April with typical vehicles consisting of RVs, pickups, towed trailers, and sandrails. Construction activity must not impede emergency service vehicles responding to emergencies.

Contractor is responsible for the safety and security of personnel and property on the project site including the construction area, staging area, and worker camp (if applicable). Contractor shall install a 24-hour video surveillance and recording system to monitor the construction site and install perimeter fencing and locked gates to prevent unauthorized access during off-hours.

Contractor shall install timelapse camera(s) to capture the entire construction progress for the whole site and provide a timelapse video showcasing the full construction progress from demolition to completed construction of the new facility.

Contractor is responsible for the proper handling and disposal of hazardous material found on the project site. The main office building, bunkhouse building, and warehouse shop were surveyed and sampled for asbestos containing materials (ACM) and lead based paint. No ACM or lead was found in the sampled materials.

Contractor must adhere to all local, state, and federal environmental regulations. Contractor shall submit the following plans as applicable:

• Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC):

The Contractor shall comply with the Oil Pollution Prevention requirements as described in 40 CFR Part 112. If applicable, the Contractor shall provide a Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan for this project that meets the requirements of that regulation.

• Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP):

The Contractor shall comply with requirements of the NPDES General Permit for Discharges of Storm Water Associated with Construction Activity, Construction General Permit Order 2022- 0057-DWQ. If applicable, the Contractor shall provide a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) that meets the requirements of that General Permit.

3.0 OVERALL OBJECTIVE(S)

The objective of this project is to replace and improve the existing Cahuilla Ranger Station facility to ensure that the BLM and other cooperators are able to better serve the public, and to ensure that Government employees and other workers have a safe and healthy working environment. The improved facility will provide enhanced emergency, administrative, and recreational service capabilities.

4.0 SPECIFIC TASKS

Task 1: Document Review. The Contractor shall thoroughly review the Cahuilla Ranger Station Final Construction Documents, Project Specifications, and Statement of Work for this project.

Task 2: Pre-Bid Meeting. It is recommended that the Contractor attend an on-site pre-bid meeting (date to be determined).

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Task 3: The Contractor shall submit a Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan prior to the Kick-Off Meeting.

Task 4: The Contractor shall submit a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) prior to the Kick- Off Meeting.

Task 5: The Contractor shall obtain all necessary permits as required.

Task 6: Safety & Security Plan: The Contractor shall submit a finalized Safety & Security Plan prior to the Kick-Off Meeting. Please refer to Section 7.0 below for additional detail.

Task 7: Emergency Response Plan: The Contractor shall submit a finalized Emergency Response Plan prior to the Kick-Off Meeting. Please refer to Section 7.0 for additional detail.

Task 8: Contingency Plan: The Contractors shall submit a finalized Contingency Plan prior to the Kick-Off Meeting. Please refer to Section 7.0 for additional detail.

Task 9: Quality Control Plan: The Contractor shall submit a finalized Quality Control Plan (QCP) prior to the Preconstruction Meeting. The Contractor shall provide a Quality Control Manager to oversee the implementation of the QCP and coordinate all project testing, inspections, and reporting matters. The Quality Control Manager shall have the authority to stop unsatisfactory work.

Task 10: Kick-off Meeting. The Government shall initiate a “kick-off” meeting with the Contractor to discuss key personnel, construction schedule, and work tasks of this project. The Government shall provide meeting notes summarizing the discussion.

Task 11: Title III & Project Inspection Coordination: The Contractor shall coordinate with Title III A&E and project inspection personnel regarding submittals, inspection/construction milestones, commissioning, and any other Title III related work. Title III services will be contracted separately from this construction contract by the Government.

Task 12: Site Access Plan. The Contractor shall submit a Site Access Plan prior to the Preconstruction Meeting that describes the proposed access routes, staging areas, anticipated daily traffic to and from site, vehicle type, and daily access schedule. Site Access Plan should include a schedule for inspecting and maintaining the access routes used.

Task 13: Preconstruction Meeting. The Government shall arrange and conduct a preconstruction meeting on-site with the Contractor to discuss expectations, responsibilities, mobilization plans, and temporary construction crew amenities/provisions for this project. The Government shall provide meeting notes summarizing the discussion.

Task 14: Mobilization. The Contractor shall determine and implement, with the prior approval of the Government, the most expeditious and non-invasive equipment and supply mobilization to save time.

Contractor to install and secure construction fencing to keep the public out, and to protect and secure construction materials during construction.

Task 15: Construction. The Contractor shall perform all specified construction work in accordance with the final construction drawings, project specifications, and requirements within this Statement of Work.

Task 16: Site Cleanup. The Contractor shall remove and properly dispose of all debris, trash, and waste resulting from the construction and demolition off site in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Contractor shall maintain a clean construction site free from hazards and leave the site in similar or better condition than before mobilization commenced. All utilized access routes to the site shall be left in the same or better condition as before commencement of mobilization and construction.

Task 17: As-Built Drawings. The Contractor shall submit as-built drawings that indicate any modifications or variations that deviate from the original design or use of different materials. The as-builts shall be red-

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5.0 DELIVERY / PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

The period of performance for this construction contract is 780 calendar days after the notice to proceed is issued.

The notice to proceed is estimated to be provided by June 2024.

Permits (after Contract Award): Permit related work can proceed immediately after contract award. All other work must wait until official notice to proceed is issued.

SPCC Plan and SWPPP (within 20 days after Contract Award): The Contractor shall prepare a Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan and a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for review and approval by Government.

Kick-off Meeting (within 10 calendar days after Notice to Proceed): Initiate and conduct a meeting with Government to discuss key personnel, construction schedule, and work tasks of this project. The Contractor’s Safey & Security Plan, Emergency Response Plan, and Contingency Plans will be discussed. The Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan and a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) will be discussed. The Government shall provide meeting notes to the Contractor summarizing the discussion.

Quality Control Plan (within 20 calendar days after Notice to Proceed): The Contractor shall submit a Quality Control Plan (QCP) prior to the Preconstruction Meeting.

Site Access Plan (within 20 calendar days after Notice to Proceed): The Contractor shall submit a Site Access Plan prior to the Preconstruction Meeting.

Preconstruction Meeting On-site (within 20 calendar days after Notice to Proceed): Initiate and conduct a preconstruction meeting on-site to discuss expectations and responsibilities of the Contractor and the Government. The preconstruction meeting should occur seven (7) days (or more) prior to onsite mobilization.

Mobilization (within 30 days after Notice to Proceed): The Contractor shall set up crew facilities, temporary utilities, security fencing, and all equipment and supplies at site.

Project Construction Activities (within 30 calendar days after Notice to Proceed): The Contractor shall perform all selective demolition, relocation, and construction work including all site improvements in accordance with the final construction drawings, specifications, and requirements within this Statement of Work. The facility must be ready for immediate use and occupancy at the end of construction activities.

Site Cleanup (Duration of Project): Upon completion of the project, and at appropriate stages of construction, the Contractor shall remove and properly dispose of construction and demolition debris off site in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Contractor is required to keep the construction site clean and free from hazards. Site is to be left in similar or better condition than at beginning of project. The portion of Gecko Road utilized by the contractor shall be left in the same or better condition as before commencement of mobilization and construction.

As-Built Drawings (within 30 calendar days after Construction Completion): The Contractor shall submit as-built drawings that indicate any modifications or variations that deviate from the original design. The as-builts shall be red-line markups of the original construction drawings. As-builts should be signed and sealed by a professional engineer registered in the State of California.

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6.0 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY, MATERIALS, SERVICES

General:

The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, materials, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform the work tasks defined in this Statement of Work, except for those items specified as “Government-furnished”.

Materials:

The Government shall furnish the below materials to assist the Contractor in meeting the requirement of this contract.

• Construction Drawings. Final construction drawings prepared for this project titled, “Cahuilla Ranger Station” prepared by Jacobs

• Construction Specifications in CSI MasterFormat prepared for this project titled, “Cahuilla Ranger Station – Facility Replacement Specifications,” prepared by Jacobs

• Geotechnical Report titled “Cahuilla Ranger Station – Facility Replacement Geotechnical Report,” including Geotechnical and Environmental Reports

• Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment Package document titled “Cahuilla Ranger Station – Facility

Replacement Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment Package”

• Site Photographs

Facilities:

The Government will provide designated areas adjacent to the existing Cahuilla Ranger Station facility for establishment of a construction staging area and/or worker camp as needed. Contractor may not utilize areas other than these designated areas without BLM approval. Contractor is to provide all required facilities and necessary temporary utilities and means for emergency communication. Government will not provide facilities or utilities. The areas must be left in the same or better condition as before the project began. Contractor is responsible for securing of construction areas including the staging area and/or worker camp. Figure 1 below shows the designated areas available for use by the Contractor for the duration of the project.

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Figure 1. Proposed Cahuilla Ranger Station Construction Areas

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Utilities:

Contractor may use the existing electrical service at the site. Contractor is responsible for providing their own connections to the electrical service as needed and coordinating with the local utility provider (Imperial Irrigation District). Contractor is required to provide all necessary temporary utilities required for construction purposes and personnel hygiene. Site shall be left in condition similar or better than when construction commenced.

Contractor may draw water from the Coachella Branch of the All-American Canal under BLM’s permit with the Coachella Valley Water District, but only as approved by the BLM. It is estimated that a total of 2 acre-feet of water is available for contractor’s use through to the permit extension’s expiration date of September 1, 2025, considering the total allowable amount given by the permit and BLM’s own usage.

This amount is not guaranteed and may vary depending on BLM’s water usage requirements. The permit is expected to be extended again to September 1, 2027, and additional water allowance may become available for Contractor’s use. Contractor must adhere to the requirements specified in this Statement of Work (SOW) and comply with all applicable stipulations and requirements in BLM’s canal encroachment permit. Contractor is liable for any damages occurring from their actions that violate the agreed upon limits and requirements as specified in this Statement of Work and the canal encroachment permit.

• Contractor must submit an estimate of their total water needs for the project.

• Contractor must request and obtain BLM approval to draw up to a specified amount of water every month based on the Contractor’s estimated water needs for that month.

• Contractor must keep logs of every instance of water drawn from the canal. Contractor shall submit to BLM a weekly report which lists every instance of water drawn that week, the amount of water drawn for each instance, the time and date water was drawn, the location where water was drawn, the location(s) where the water was or will be used, and the total cumulative amount of water drawn from the canal up to the point of the weekly report’s submission.

• Contractor must only draw water from the location shown in “Exhibit 2” of the canal permit.

• Contractor is responsible for coordinating with the Coachella Valley Water District for any necessary inspections of their water tanks/equipment.

Contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits for permanent connection of utilities to the new Cahuilla Ranger Station facility.

Cellular service is available in the area, however, service can be unreliable at times especially during periods of high traffic. Contractor to provide their own reliable means of emergency communication.

Applicable Publications (Current Editions):

This construction project shall be completed in accordance with following nationally recognized codes and requirements. The technical requirements of these nationally recognized codes will supplement other Government requirements mandated by Federal Laws and Executive Orders, as well as other criteria noted within this document. In addition, the latest edition of the nationally recognized codes, including the current accumulative supplements, in effect at the time of design contract award shall be used throughout this project. All services performed under this project shall conform with, or exceed, all applicable requirements and guidelines including, but not limited to, the latest version of the following codes and standards:

• International Building Code (IBC)

• Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

• Clean Water Act (CWA), 33 U.S.C. 1251 et. seq.

• American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

• American Concrete Institute (ACI)

• American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)

• The Masonry Society (TMS)

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Building Code. The ICC family of codes includes but is not limited to: International Building Code (IBC), www.iccsafe.org/.

2019 California Building Code, which comprises Title 24, Part 2 of the California Code of Regulations, as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission referred to here as "The California Building Code, 2019 Edition" or "the code", and any other regulating agencies which have authority over any portion of the work, including the State of California Division of Industrial Safety, and those additional codes and standards including, but not limited to, the following incorporated codes listed below.

2019 California Existing Building Code, Title 24, Part 10.

American Society of Civil Engineers: ASCE 7-16 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures including Supplement No. 1 and 2.

American Concrete Institute (ACI): ACI 318-14 Bldg. Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary

American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC): Steel Construction Manual 15th Edition

American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC): AISC 341-16 Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings

American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC): AISC 360-16 Specification for Structural Steel Buildings

American Welding Society: AWS D1.1:2015 Structural Welding Code - Steel

American Welding Society: AWS D1.4:2017 Structural Welding Code - Reinforcing

American Welding Society: AWS D1.8:2016 Structural Welding Code - Seismic Supplement

ASTM specifications on the structural drawings shall be of the latest version, unless otherwise noted.

State and Local Codes. This construction project does not require local building permits or approvals;

however, State, and local building codes and Humboldt County Codes shall be followed to the maximum extent practicable.

Safety and Health. The Contractor must adhere to the applicable requirements in the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) regulations for construction (29 CFR 1926) and general industry (29 CFR 1910). Additionally, the Contractor shall abide by applicable State and local safety/health/sanitation/construction codes and standards. In case of conflict, the more stringent shall apply.

7.0 SECURITY & ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

Security:

The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government property provided for Contractor use or under their control, including securing all facilities the Contractor may access after normal business hours. The Contractor shall coordinate work schedule with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to minimize employee ingress/egress to the construction area. The construction area is to be secured with fencing per the construction documents and public access will be prohibited.

http://www.iccsafe.org/

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Safety:

The Contractor shall not require, or allow any employee, engaged in the performance of this Contract to work under conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to his/her health or safety, as determined under safety and health standards promulgated by the Secretary of Labor under Section 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 327 et seq.) as amended and other Federal, State, and applicable local government safety standards.

Department of Labor Code of Federal Regulations Title 29 and other Federal, State, and local government safety standards will apply in its entirety to the Contractor.

Examples of applicable safety standards are OSHA 29 CFR 1910, OSHA 29 CFR 1926, California Title 19, "Public Safety", California Title 8, "General Industry Safety Orders", and 41 CFR, Subpart B, "Public Contracts, General Safety and Health Standards."

The contractor shall also use the “BLM SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS” (The Yellow Book) for reference.

Should the contractor fail to comply with any of these standards and regulations, the contractor shall be found to have defaulted on the terms of the contract.

Contingency Plan:

Sudden or unusual events could result in a negative impact to the delivery / performance of these requirements. As an aid to properly plan for such events, the Contractor shall prepare and submit for approval a Contingency Plan for these requirements. The Contractor will outline in detail the method(s) that the Contractor shall use in meeting Contract requirements in the following circumstances:

• a natural disaster occurs which impacts upon the Contractor's ability to perform

• a labor strike occurs which impacts upon the Contractor's ability to perform.

• a hazardous materials spill which impacts the Contractor’s ability to perform, or which may affect public safety

• an incident which causes major damage which impacts the Contractor's ability to perform

• other unforeseen circumstances

In all cases, the Contractor will assume that the Government cannot provide supplemental forces and continues to need the same or additional performance under the Contract, which the Contractor must meet.

Emergency Response:

Contractor is responsible for establishing means of emergency communications from the project site as well as the project staging area and the distance in between if different locations are used. Response to emergency service calls outside of the normal business hours shall not exceed four (4) hours regardless of the time during the day or night, weekends, or holidays. Response to emergency service during normal business hours shall not exceed two (2) hours. Response is defined as having all personnel and equipment required to correct an emergency at the site of the emergency or at a pre-approved staging area, ready, willing, and able to perform the emergency work.

Emergency Services:

On occasion, services may be required to support an activation or exercise of contingency plans outside the normal business hours described above. The Contractor's responsibilities for emergency support will be in accordance with the contingency plan.

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Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Response:

The Contractor will conform to all Bureau, Federal, State, and local regulations in the use and disposal of hazardous materials and hazardous waste. The Contractor will provide the appropriate response to any emergency involving hazardous materials at any of the facilities covered by this Contract. The Contractor will provide proof/certification of its personnel qualified to work with hazardous materials and wastes to the BLM. The Contractor will notify the BLM immediately upon discovering a release of hazardous waste into the environment.

Public contact:

Contractor personnel may encounter adjacent landowners or members of the public during the performance of their work. Contractor personnel will present a professional appearance and be able to provide appropriate identification, including display of proper identification by each employee. All Contractor and subcontractor personnel shall comply with all Federal and State laws relative to citizenship. Contractor personnel shall inform any trespassers along the right of way of hazards and, as necessary and appropriate, ask trespassers to leave fenced off or restricted areas. If Contractor personnel encounter emergency personnel, policemen, or firemen along the right of way, the Contractor personnel shall notify the On-Site Foreman. If Contractor personnel encounter the news media, they should refer all questions to the BLM California State Office Communications Division.

Government Observations:

Government personnel and representatives including the COR, Project Inspector, and others may from time to time observe, photograph, or record Contract operations, and may gather information from the Contractor’s personnel. However, these Government personnel and representatives will not significantly interfere with Contractor performance. The Contractor shall make reasonable efforts to accommodate these Government personnel and representative duties.

Regular Work Hours:

The performance period established for this contract is based upon all work being conducted during regular working hours between 7:00am and 6:00pm, Monday through Friday, excluding government holidays. If the Contractor desires to carry on work outside regular hours, including Saturdays, Sundays, and government holidays, a request must be submitted to the COR in sufficient time to allow satisfactory arrangements to be made for access to the work site.

Communications:

“Time” for communications received after 3:00pm, after 12:00 pm locally on Fridays, or after 12:00 pm locally prior to a holiday will not start until the next business day. All times are local Pacific Standard Time.

Federal Holidays:

The following Federal Legal Holidays are observed:

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

Fire Danger Season:

If the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) allows the Contractor to continue work during periods of declared fire danger or season, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable state laws relating to fire prevention and with all special conditions of work as directed by the COR.

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Drawings:

Typical Drawings: Any drawings titled typical are general only and dimensions of each structure will be fixed by the Contracting Officer to adapt the design to existing conditions at the structure location.

Reduced Size Drawings: Any drawings identified as "REDUCED SIZE DRAWINGS" are photographically reduced in size. Accordingly, measurements and dimensions should not be taken or be based on any numerical scales shown. Prospective bidders desiring to review a copy of the full-size drawings may contact the Contracting Officer identified in the solicitation.

Preservation of Historical and Archeological Data:

BLM’s Environmental Assessment for the Cahuilla Ranger Station project did not find any potential cultural resources located within the project area.

The Historic and Archeological Data Preservation Act of 1974 (AHPA) provides for the preservation of historical and archeological data that might otherwise be lost as the result of alterations to the terrain caused by a federal or federally licensed activity or program.

If, in connection with operations under this contract, the Contractor, subcontractors, or the employees of any of them, discovers, encounters or becomes aware of any possible historical or archeological data, objects or sites of cultural value on the project area, such as historical ruins, graves or grave markers, fossils, or artifacts, the Contractor shall immediately suspend all operations in the vicinity of the cultural value and shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing, giving the location and nature of the findings. The Contractor shall also contact the BLM El Centro Field Office and the COR immediately. No objects of cultural resource value may be removed.

Where appropriate by reason of discovery, the Contracting Officer may order delays in the time of performance and/or changes in the work. If such delays and/or changes are ordered, the time of performance and contract price shall be adjusted in accordance with the Changes clause.

The Contractor will be responsible for protecting the cultural resources within the affected area from damage. In addition, the contractor will be liable for all damage to the identified cultural resources caused by their actions or the actions of their agents or representatives. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer or his representative if any damage occurs to any cultural resource and immediately suspend work in the area in which damage has occurred until authorized to proceed.

8.0 CONTACTS

8.1. Contracting Specialist:

Vicki Meier Bureau of Land Management | National Operations Center Denver Federal Center | Bldg 85, OC-664 PO Box 25047 Denver, CO 80225

PH: 435-236-4091

vmeier@blm.gov

8.2. Contracting Officer:

Jeane Steed Bureau of Land Management | National Operations Center Denver Federal Center | Bldg 85, OC-664 PO Box 25047 Denver, CO 80225

PH: 720-630-1068

jsteed@blm.gov mailto:vmeier@blm.gov mailto:jsteed@blm.gov