A04_40648655_SOW_CURE_Mag_Chloride_Gravel_Roads.docx

Statement of Work

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The work consists of providing Magnesium Chloride application to gravel roads at Black Canyon National Park, and Curecanti National Recreation Area, in the Gunnison Colorado areas.

SPECIFICATIONS:

1 application per year of Magnesium Chloride dust abatement to be applied on or about: April 2024, thru May 30, 2024. Material must be applied via computer calibration at the rate of .25 tenths gallon per square yard along roadway for 8.7 miles at Curecanti and applied at .50 tenths gallon per square yard along roadway for 9 miles of the North Rim of the Black Canyon.

Roadway surface at Black Canyon is approximately 9 miles long by 18’ wide. Government will prepare road surface.

Roadway surface at Curecanti National Recreation Area is approximately 8.7 miles long by 18’ wide. Government will prepare road surface.

Application spray pattern must span the entire 18’ roadway in one pass, this saves government time and shortens the time of road closures to the public during the season.

Payment will be made based on actual material applied not to exceed award amount.

Magnesium Chloride Solution Specifications:

Chemical Properties Magnesium Chloride 30-33%; Sulfates 0-3.5%, Potassium 0-0.5%; Sodium 0-0.7%

Physical Properties Clear to yellow in color; 10.85-11lbs per gallon; 6-7.5 pH of a 5% solution

Constituents

Total Phosphorous, Barium, or Zinc < 10.00mg/L Molybdenum < 15.00 mg/L Cyanide or Mercury < 0.05 mg/L Arsenic < 3.00 mg/L Copper < 0.10 mg/L Lead < 0.50 mg/L Chromium < 0.10 mg/L Cadmium < 0.15 mg/L Selenium < 0.30 mg/L Ammonia or Nitrogen < 0.00 mg/L

DELIVERY SCHEDULE and CONTRACT PERIOD

The awarded vendor will be expected to provide the services requested upon receipt of “notice to proceed” from the contracting officer, or as may be coordinated sooner, or as otherwise arranged. The Contracting Officer or a Contracting Officer’s Representative shall coordinate with the awarded vendor for a date and time to begin the requested services.

Period of performance.

The period of performance is 14 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP).

Work Dates.

Performance period April 17 – May. 30. The exact date will be set based on ensuring that freezing conditions do not exist in the roads, yet ensuring there is still enough moisture in the roads and as approved by the contracting officer’s Representative.

LOCATION.

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, North Rim Road, is located approximately 15 miles southeast of Crawford Colorado. Curecanti National Recreation Area is located approximately 15 miles west of Gunnison Colorado.

PARK REQUIREMENTS

-The contractor shall determine and adhere to roadway use regulations for all roads between the point of origin and the delivery site, and responsible for any applicable permits. -The contractor shall adhere to all park requirements, rules, regulations and posted speed limits within all park boundaries.

SUBMITTALS

The awarded contractor will be required to provide the following for review and approval prior to commencement of work:

-Submittals for all products, chemicals, etc., expected to be provided in the completion of this contract -Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for any and all products, chemicals, etc. to be provided in the completion of this contract.

-Insurance Certificate

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

The measurement for payment shall be for the actual supplies & services quoted as a firm fixed price. All work shall be approved and accepted by the Contracting Officer. Payment will be made at the contracted prices. Payment shall be made via Electronic Funds Transfer to the vendor's bank of record, as indicated in the vendor's current SAM Registration. A single payment, upon contract completion, is anticipated for this contract. Any partial payments must be pre-approved by the Contracting Officer. Payments must be pre-approved by the Contracting Officer.

WARRANTY.

The Contractor shall ensure that the dust suppressant meets the requirements of these specifications and the submittals upon delivery.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For information regarding this solicitation contact: Contracting Officer

CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

Contract line item 0001:

Magnesium Chloride shall be applied to the road surface on the North Rim Road of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. The supplier will spray/apply Magnesium Chloride at the rate of of .50 tenths gallon per square yard for 9 miles. The application will cover nine (9) miles of road at a width of eighteen feet (18'). Application spray pattern must span the entire eighteen-foot roadway in one pass. The total estimated amount of gallons is 39,000 (rounded up). This work will be completed one (1) mile at a time, depending on moisture content, water trucks, and equipment. This process may take one to two days for completion.

North Rim Road- 9 miles

Total estimated amount of gallons is 39,000 per year

Contract Line item 0002:

Magnesium Chloride shall be applied to the road surfaces at Curecanti National Recreation Area. The supplier will spray/apply Magnesium Chloride at the rate of .25 tenths gallon per square yard to 8.7 miles of road, at a width of eighteen feet (18'). Application spray pattern must span the entire eighteen-foot roadway in one pass. This work will consist of the application to multiple short roadways along highway 50 and Ponderosa Campground as follows:

Soap Creek Road - 3 and 1/10 miles (3.1) Ponderosa Campground Road - 2 and 8/10 miles (2.8) Red Creek Road - 4/10 mile (.4) Dry Gulch Road - 6/10 mile (.6) Bay of Chickens - 3/10 mile (.3) East Elk Creek - 1and 2/10 miles (1.2) North Willow Creek - 3/10 mile (.3)

The total estimated amount of gallons is 22,400 per year

Contract line item 0003:

This line item is an option item for the hauling and application of water to the North Rim Road of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. The park intends to haul and provide water if possible, but may require assistance with this task. The quoter shall provide a quote price, on an hourly basis, which shall include the truck, driver and water. It is estimated that as much as 80,000 gallons of water could be required. The amount of this task that will be required cannot be determined until the time of the actual application. The Park Service may require the vendor to provide any amount of this service that the Park Service cannot provide, ranging from none to all, or any quantity in between.