Attachment_5-REVISED_Statement_of_Work_0001.pdf

SECTION 01009 – GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS

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PART 1: GENERAL: AGGREGATE MATERIAL DELIVERY

1.1 SUMMARY:

A. Description of Work: Mowing the circle drive interior, deliver and stockpile 600 cubic yards (429 tons) of Aggregate Base Course material specified in the Technical Specifications Section 32 1123 to the BLM Dry Creek Petrified Tree SRMA in Johnson County, Wyoming. Mowing will be completed by the end of September 2024. Aggregate delivery and stockpiling shall be performed between April 1st and May 31st of 2025. A Pre-award site visit will occur at the BLM Dry Creek Petrified Tree SRMA.

B. Location: Work under this Contract is in Johnson County, Wyoming, approximately 10 miles east of Buffalo, Wyoming.

Coordinates for Dry creek Petrified Tree SRMA: 44.35033, -106.52877.

1.2 REFERENCES:

A. Referenced Specifications/Standards with Abbreviations and/or Acronyms: Wherever the following acronyms are used in these specifications or on the drawings, they are to be construed the same as the respective expressions represented. Copies of the referenced specifications/standards referred to herein may be procured by the Contractor, from the following:

MUTCD Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways Superintendent of Documents Government Printing Office Washington, DC 20402

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Standards U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Denver Area Office 333 West Colfax Avenue Denver, CO 80204

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

A. Codes and Standards: The work shall comply with codes and standards applicable to the type of work and as listed in the individual sections of these specifications. This Contract incorporates materials, applications, and tests by reference, with the same force and effect as when they were given in full text.

B. Conflict: Where a conflict occurs between reference documents and project specifications, the project specifications shall govern.

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1.4 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS:

A. Access to the Work: Access is via Wyoming State Highways and County roads.

1.5 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING:

A. Work Schedule: The mowing of the interior of the site location circle drive will be completed by

September 30th, 2024. The schedule for delivery of the aggregate material shall be between April 1st and May 31st of 2025. When requested, the Contractor shall submit an updated schedule within 3 calendar days of the mowing activity as well as the aggregate material delivery.

PART 2: PRODUCTS

2.1 Aggregate

A. Deliver and stockpile 600 cubic yards (429 tons) of Aggregate Base Course material specified in the Technical Specifications Section 32 1123 to the BLM Dry Creek Petrified Tree SRMA in Johnson County, Wyoming.

B. Aggregate surfacing shall be a well-draining aggregate comprised of sand and gravel as recommended by the geotechnical review.

1. Aggregate surfacing shall meet the following gradation requirements:

a. Liquid Limit/Plasticity Index: 6 maximum

b. Sieve Percent Passing 1/2 inch 100 3/8 inch 96-100 No. 4 75-90 No. 8 55-75 No. 16 35-50 No. 200 12-20

2.2 Location

A. Equipment size shall be appropriate for the area to be mowed.

B. Mowing shall be with a brush hog and skidster\small tractor by September 30th, 2024.

C. Mowing shall not be performed any closer than 20’ from the culvert inlet.

D. Mowing height shall be between 4”-5” E. Aggregate shall be placed on designated area, in mowed area along the circle drive.

F. 20’ maximum width from existing drive edge of circle drive. (see map CO.11)

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.1 PROJECT MEETINGS:

A. Pre-Work Conference:

1. A pre-work conference will be held prior to the start of work. The Contractor will be

BLM Dry Creek Petrified Tree SRMA -Mowing, Aggregate Delivery and Stockpiling 2024 01009-3 notified in advance of the meeting time, date, and place. The purpose will be to review required work, project drawings and specifications, construction schedules, payroll and payments, and administrative provisions of the Contract.

2. The Contractor and the persons responsible for coordination of the work shall be present at the meeting.

3. The Contractor shall be prepared to summarize and explain procedures planned for the project [and present the submittals requested in the specifications].

B. Final Inspection:

1. Meeting shall be held at the project site, or as determined by the Contracting Officer.

2. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing at least 3 working days before the completion date so the Government can schedule a final inspection.

3. The Contractor shall require the superintendent to be present during this inspection.

3.2 PREPARATION:

A. Work Layout: The Government will set boundaries to give the Contractor measurements for the work executed under the Contract. Baseline monuments or benchmarks disturbed or removed during construction shall be reset by the Contractor at the Contractor's expense.

B. Structure Protection

1. The Government will place a 20’ barrier of snow fence to protect the 18” CMP culvert. The barrier shall be 20’ from the inlet side. (see map CO.11) C. Area for mowing

1. Mowing shall be within the site location circle drive

2. Work shall be preformed before September 30th, 2024

D. Area for aggregate stockpile

1. The circle drive area shall be mowed by the contractor prior to having the aggregate stockpile placed.

2. The aggregate shall be delivered and stockpiled in the designated area between April or May

2025.

E. Work Limits and Control Points:

1. Stay within designated work areas. DO NOT use multiple paths to get to the same location.

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3.3 EQUIPMENT

A. The contractor shall not use oversized equipment. The Contractor shall use a skidster or small tractor with a brush hog attachment for mowing.

B. The Contractor shall us End Dump trucks with no pups.

C. The Contractor shall have a water truck on hand for fire control.

D. All equipment shall be power washed or cleaned to remove mud and soil prior to mobilization onto the project area to prevent invasion of noxious weeds or the spared of whirling disease spores.

E. The contractor will make the equipment available to be inspected prior to the commencement of work on BLM surface; this can be done at the pre-work conference. All equipment must be free of noxious weed materials to pass inspection. The contractor is responsible for coordination with the CO, COR and \or PI.

PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT:

A. Units: The work described in this section will be measured for payment.

B. Mowing will be a lump sum.

C. Aggregate will be a lump sum by the ton.

D. Weight tickets will be collected to verify tonnage.

4.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT:

A. Payment: No direct payment for the work described under this section will be made. The Contractor shall include consideration for this item in the bid price for other items of the Contract.

B. Payment will be made after the work has been completed and inspected and approved by BLM.

1. Mowing completed by September 30th

2. Aggregate delivered and stockpiled between April 1st and May 31st, 2025

C. Payment of work performed will be through the IPP electronic system.

END OF SECTION