140L5726Q0024_Attachment_001_-_Book_Cliffs_Cabin_Phase_3_SOW.pdf

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SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE

CONSERVATION OF LOG AND WOOD STRUCTURES

AT THE CHIPETA CABIN HISTORIC SITE (42UN9562),

UINTAH COUNTY, UTAH

STATEMENT OF WORK

I. Scope of Contract The Contractor shall supply the necessary qualified personnel, materials, equipment, and facilities to conduct and complete the requested preservation and stabilization of the historic log structure components of the Chipeta Cabin (42UN9562) Historic Site, located on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) administered lands within the Vernal Field Office (VFO). The Contractor shall prepare a work summary regarding each step of the preservation and restoration associated with this project. Period of performance for the construction is after award thru October 31, 2026, with final report due 120 contract days after construction completion for a total of 180 contract days from issuance of notice to proceed. A draft work summary documenting the work completed and materials used shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) within the timeframe found in the deliverables schedule. The contractor must attend a pre-work meeting with the CO and/or COR.

All work shall be performed in accordance with the recommendations outlined in the reports Development of a Preservation Plan for the Trujillo Cabin Historic Site (42UN8352) and the Chipeta Cabin Site (42UN9562), Bitter Creek, Uintah County, Utah (U23WN0354) (Diederichs and Fisher 2023) and in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior’s "Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties" (36 CFR part 67 Section 7).

II. Objectives The project will address the following objective:

1.) Provide historical stabilization and conservation services on the historic log structures located at the Trujillo and Chipeta Historic Sites, as per the suggested guidelines contained within Development of a Preservation Plan for the Trujillo Cabin Historic Site (42UN8352) and the Chipeta Cabin Site (42UN9562), Bitter Creek, Uintah County, Utah (U23WN0354) (Diederichs and Fisher 2023) and in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior’s "Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties" (36 CFR part 67 Section 7).

All conservation and stabilization work must be documented and submitted to the BLM following completion of the project. Documentation must include annotated photographs depicting the areas addressed and a description of the materials used. The completed work shall be documented in a brief work summary that verifies the methods employed and the completion of work by the conservator.

III. Statement of Work

A. General

In 2026 the BLM-VFO allocated funds to conduct historical stabilization and preservation on the historic log structures at the Chipeta Historic Sites. BLM-VFO is ready to execute a statement of work through this funding. The ensuing project will provide repairs to the historic fabric of the

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The Trujillo and Chipeta Historic Cabin Sites are located in the Book Cliffs area approximately 80 miles south of Vernal, Utah, Township 15S, Range 25E, Section 20. On lands managed by the BLM-VFO. The nearest town is Vernal. It is approximately a 2.5 hour drive to Vernal. Access to the site includes a combination of paved, hardened gravel roads, and graded dirt roads. No services (e.g. power, water, secure storage) are available at the site. Backcountry camping near the site is available to bidders. Note that access to the site is limited by road conditions and snow depth. Access to the site is typically available from May 1 through September 30.

B. Introduction and Background

The Chipeta Cabin site is located on the west side of Chipeta Canyon and at least one structure is depicted and labeled as a “cabin” on a 1921 GLO map of the area. The property was patented under the Stock Raising Homestead Act in 1925, but was relinquished in 1928, and was subsequently patented by F. Allen Brewer in 1939. The site has not been previously recorded prior to 2023 but is known to consist of three standing structures: a multi-room cabin and two outbuildings. Other site features include remnants of an outhouse, a corral, and fencing The condition of the site has been noted to be declining and though previously utilized as a field station, it is currently inhabitable. A complete recording and stabilization plan was completed in 2023. Initial stabilization work was conducted in 2024, and this project is intended to complete the required stabilization.

The Trujillo Cabin Historic site (42UN8352) is located on the east side of Bitter Creek and was settled as a homestead by John P. Trujillo ca. 1928 primarily focused on cattle ranching.

The site consists of nine structures: a multi-room cabin, a single-room cabin, an outhouse, two outbuildings, a coal shack, two wooden shacks of unknown use, and a water tank with support structure. In addition, the site contains a corral, a concrete capped well, two pieces of machinery, and an artifact scatter. The site appears on a 1923 General Land Office (GLO) map as Log Cabin J. Trujillo. The site is eligible to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) under criterion D. Initial recording of the site was conducted in 2014.

Since that recording little additional work has happened. The condition of the site has continued to decline since the 2014 recording. A complete rerecord and stabilization plan was completed in 2023.

Structural analysis and a preservation plan of the Chipeta sites has been conducted and is available in Development of a Preservation Plan for the Trujillo Cabin Historic Site (42UN8352) and the Chipeta Cabin Site (42UN9562), Bitter Creek, Uintah County, Utah (U23WN0354) (Diederichs and Fisher 2023). The recommendations in the report will be used to guide the project’s direction. Adherence to the recommendations contained in these reports will ensure conformity to the Secretary of the Interior’s “Standards for Rehabilitation” while accomplishing the goal of maintaining structural integrity and long-term preservation of the structures. The data accumulated from the structural analysis and the subsequent restoration work tied to this contract will be used to create a long-term plan for the continued maintenance of the masonry structure.

a. Chipeta Feature 1: Main Cabin Log Replacement: There is a log on the northwest wall of the kitchen which needs to be removed and replaced with an approximate 8’ long and 5 ½” pine log. To splice the log into

3 | P a g e place, the rotten log shall be cut away and removed and the new log slid into and nailed into place.

Kitchen Subfloor: Remove necessary sections of the floor in the kitchen and clean the extensive packrat nest out from under the floor. Insall a metal or wire mesh barrier under floorboards to prevent further rodent damage.

Main Room Subfloor: Remove necessary sections of the floor in the main room and clean the extensive packrat nest out from under the floor. Insall a metal or wire mesh barrier under floorboards to prevent further rodent damage.

Stove Cleaning: Remove the kitchen range and wood stove inside the cabin, pressure wash inside and out, build a fire inside to dry them out, return and reinstall in the cabin. Replace stovepipe if they cannot be cleaned.

Interior Cleaning: Wash/pressure wash the interior of the cabin to remove any addition rat nests and waste.

Painting and Sealing: The baseboards should be removed, cleaned and reinstalled. Interior of the structure walls and floors should be sealed with a waterproof wood sealer after cleaning. Window and door trim should be cleaned and repainted white, remove if necessary for cleaning.

Window Repair: replacing missing glass panes and seal windows with appropriate trim.

Patching Wall Holes: Holes in board and baton gable ends should be patched with appropriate Floor Repair: Once the cabin has been cleaned, the floorboards in the southeast corner of the southern room shall be inspected to determine if they have been compromised by dry rot. If the structure is to be used for habitation, the compromised boards shall be replaced with similar 4” wide pine boards, colored to match the original boards.

Front Door: Repair door so it closes and seals well. Install an appropriate latch to close the door from the inside and outside and keep door sealed.

b. Chipeta Feature 2: Bunkhouse Floor Repair: Use original floorboards stacked in cabin to rebuild the floor. If additional floorboards are required, make every effort to match the original flooring in kind and dimension.

Window repair: Replace missing glass pane and secure all remaining panes in the window.

c. Trujillo Feature 2 Interior Cleaning: Clean walls and floors.

Wood Sealing: Seal log walls and floors with a waterproof sealer.

Window repair: Replace and secure glass panes in the windows on the north wall approximately 12 panes are missing. Replace the windows on the west and south side of the structure with frames made of salvaged materials to match the existing windows.

Floor Repair: Replace missing or damaged floorboards inside the front door.

Door Repair: Repair the front and rear door so the seal properly and install latches to keep them closed.

Cleaning Attic Space: Using a shop vac, clean and the disinfect the accessible attic areas to remove rat dung.

Ceiling Repair: Repair the ceiling in the west room with thin plywood panels to seal the attic space.

d. Trujillo Feature 6 Interior Cleaning: Remove ceiling panels and ceiling trim. Clean and disinfect. Clean rat dung from attic space. Reinstall ceiling panels and trim. If panels cannot be reused, replace with thin plywood panels. Clean walls and floor.

Door repair: Repair door so it seals properly.

Wood Sealing: Seal walls and floor with waterproof wood sealer.

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Contractor Will:

1. The Contractor shall furnish all other equipment and materials necessary to complete this project.

2. Review Development of a Preservation Plan for the Trujillo Cabin Historic Site (42UN8352) and the Chipeta Cabin Site (42UN9562), Bitter Creek, Uintah County, Utah (U23WN0354) (Diederichs and Fisher 2023). This will serve as a baseline reference for the sites and will guide all preservation and restoration activities at the Trujillo and Chipeta sites.

3. The project work will be carried out in accordance with specific tasks as described for the historic property identified. Tasks are related to stabilizing and replacing deteriorating building fabric.

4. Provide detailed information of all the materials and suppliers used.

5. Additional requirements based on stabilization report.

6. Weekly up-dates between the contractor and the BLM-VFO cultural staff will be necessary to facilitate coordination, problem resolution and consultation, if needed, with the Utah State Historic Preservation Office and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.

7. Upon the completion of the work, a draft work summary, shall be generated and submitted for review to the COR within 120 days following the date from which the contract is awarded. After review of the draft work summary, a final summary will be prepared and submitted to the COR.

8. Submit one digital copy of a report detailing the preservation and conservation work conducted along with samples of the mortar and treatments used for future reference to the BLM 360 days following the date from which the contract is awarded. One copy will include original before and after photos of all tasks in progress. The report must include original and annotated photographs printed on archival quality paper.

The above is provided as information only and should not necessarily be used as the basis for formulating a bid or serve in place of the offeror’s due diligence. It is the offeror’s responsibility prior to submitting a price quotation to inspect the project area and literature to resolve any concern over the nature and extent of potential difficulties regarding terrain, site density, site size, vegetation density, ground cover, boundaries, access and/or any other factors which may affect the offeror’s price quotation. If the offeror is unfamiliar with the project location, it is strongly recommended that the area be visited by the potential contractor.

B. Government Furnished Property

The Government will make available the materials, supplies, property, or services listed below.

The Contractor shall be liable for the loss or damage to such property until returned to the Government in good condition. Government furnished property will be provided to Contractor at the pre-work meeting.

• All necessary reference materials including site records, maps, reports, etc.

• Condition Assessment and Preservation Plan for the Rat Hole Cabin Historic Site, Uintah County, Utah (U21WN0597) (Diederichs and Fisher 2022)

• Development of a Preservation Plan for the Trujillo Cabin Historic Site (42UN8352) and the Chipeta Cabin Site (42UN9562), Bitter Creek, Uintah County, Utah (U23WN0354) (Diederichs and Fisher 2023)

• Review and provide comments on the draft work summary within 30 days of delivery.

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C. Administration, Supervision and Personnel

The Contractor is responsible for all phases of the work and for the quality of deliverables. The Contractor must be able to demonstrate competence in project administration. Such demonstration may include the following: 1) a record of successful completion of similar projects or types of projects with comparable scope and complexity; or 2) a record of responsibility at the PI level in the successful completion of similar projects.

The Contractor shall submit a list of key personnel who will be involved with the project verifying their qualifications and past experience with repointing and restoration work on historic stone buildings.

Key Personnel

Project Supervisor will be responsible for managing the project, project budgets, and personnel, and for meeting project deadlines for each step of the process at the site, including preparation of final reports. This individual will have a working knowledge of the regional history and historic architecture and stabilization methods which meet the Secretary of the Interior's guidelines (36 CFR part 67 Section 7).

Historic Preservation Specialist will provide expertise in the preservation, conservation, and maintenance of the structure, combining a working knowledge of historic stone architecture, and the perspectives of an architect and a scientific conservator. This individual will work to conserve the architectural fabric from which the structures are made, retaining architectural significance that reflects integrity and heritage values. He/she will make treatment recommendations that are based on established preservation principles, and carry out and direct field treatments.

D. Deliverables and Scheduling

Three printed copies of the report are required. In addition to hard copies, an identical digital version of all documentation is required on a compact disc. Draft versions of the report may be submitted electronically for review via electronic media or email.

Quality of all report photographs, illustrations, maps and other figures shall be equivalent to the original. Contractor will prepare and organize ALL project materials for curation and collections.

Contractor will submit the following items at project completion as per the schedule outlined below: test boards, mortar samples, and all reporting documentation (hard copy and digital) including photographs, annotated photographs, negatives and photo logs, and the final report.

The contractor shall summarize the quality control measures employed by the contractor during the completion of the draft and final reports. This summary will be included in a transmission letter that is to accompany the draft and final reports.

The contract period shall begin the date the contract was issued and end on October 31, 2026. A draft work summary will be submitted to the COR at least 60 days prior to the end of the contracting period. The draft work summary will be returned to the Contractor within 30 calendar days. If the draft report is of unacceptable quality, the COR shall reject the work summary. If this is to occur, the contractor shall provide a revised draft work summary for review. The Contractor will have the remaining contracting time to submit the final work summary and all project materials as defined above. If the final work summary is found to be

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E. Payment Schedule

The Contractor shall be paid a firm-fixed price for the services performed under the contract.

• 50% payment upon completion of 50% of work

• 40% payment upon delivery of draft work summary and associated samples of materials used

• 10% payment upon acceptance of final, revised work summary

F. Future Use of Project Data

Contractor may use the data resulting from this restoration and conservation project for future purposes only under the following circumstances. Contractor agrees to provide two copies of any manuscripts, reports, and publications pertaining to the project to the BLM Archaeologist. Any manuscript prepared for possible publication will be submitted for review by the BLM Archaeologist prior to publication.