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Flagstaff AZ 86001-2694 1824 S Thompson St, Ste 200 NPS, IMR - Arizona MABO

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Jessica Owens

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SCOPE OF WORK

Project Title: Procurement and Delivery of ¾" Apache Pink Landscape Rock Location: Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Arizona Prepared By: Adam Rymer Date: 07/24/2025

PART 1 – GENERAL

ITEM 1 – DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.1 Background:

The National Park Service requires the delivery of landscape aggregate to support grounds and site maintenance projects at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. The aggregate will be used for erosion control, site stabilization, and aesthetic landscape enhancement at two key operational locations where hazard trees have been removed or heavily trimmed.

1.2 Work Covered by the Contract Documents:

Under this contract, the contractor shall procure and deliver 660 tons of decorative landscape rock, washed and uniform in color, in accordance with the specifications below:

• Material Type: 3/8" – 3/4" Apache Pink crushed decorative rock. Comparable alternatives that do not significantly differ in visual or functional characteristics may be approved at the discretion of the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

• Material Quality: Washed, clean aggregate; free from organic material, fines, or debris; minimum 75% pink/red/taupe tonal consistency.

• Quantity and Delivery Breakdown:

o 160 tons to Lees Ferry Campground (exact drop point will be coordinated with COR) o 500 tons to Wahweap Maintenance Yard (exact drop point will be coordinated with COR)

All delivery tickets and quarry origin documentation shall accompany each load and be submitted electronically to the COR at the end of each delivery day. Contractor shall provide a submittal with photographs and test reports confirming aggregate source, size, and wash quality prior to first delivery.

Deliveries shall be made using equipment rated for heavy haul under state and federal transport guidelines. Each drop location will be accessed via existing service roads.

Delivery shall be completed within 90 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

ITEM 2 – EXISTING UTILITIES

No excavation or utility disruption is anticipated. Contractor shall be responsible for verifying load ratings and clearance limits on access roads.

ITEM 3 – CONTRACTOR’S USE OF PREMISES

Contractor may only access the park during standard business hours, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday–Thursday, unless otherwise approved in writing by the COR. No staging, parking, or equipment storage shall occur outside of designated drop zones. Hauling must be performed using clean trucks and trailers that meet all ADOT regulations.

ITEM 4 – COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION

Work shall commence within 10 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed and be completed within 90 calendar days, including all deliveries and submittals.

ITEM 5 – EXAMINATION OF THE SITE

It is recommended that contractors coordinate with the COR for a pre-bid site visit to each delivery location. Contractors are responsible for understanding access, clearance, and unloading space at both drop points.

ITEM 6 – ABBREVIATIONS

All materials and performance must conform to ASTM C33 and local ADOT gravel specifications. Equipment and loading/unloading practices must conform to OSHA 29 CFR 1926 standards.

ITEM 7 – ACCIDENT PREVENTION

Contractor shall adhere to all park safety rules. All vehicle operators must possess valid CDL and be trained in spill prevention. A spill kit must be present on each delivery vehicle.

ITEM 8 – PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

A virtual or in-person preconstruction conference shall be scheduled with the COR and Contracting Officer. Submittals of source certification, sample photos, and proposed delivery schedule must be provided 5 days prior to this meeting.

ITEM 9 – SUBMITTALS

Submit the following:

• Quarry material test reports (grading, color match, clean/wash quality)

• Photographic samples of material

• Delivery schedule with vehicle info

• Load tickets (daily)

ITEM 10 – TEMPORARY SERVICES

N/A – No utilities, power, or facilities will be provided by NPS for this procurement.

ITEM 11 – PROJECT CLOSEOUT

Final acceptance shall be based on verification of delivery quantities, quality of material (visual and documented), and condition of delivery sites post-unload. Submit final tally with attached load tickets and photographs.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

Phase 1 – Procurement & Submittals:

• Source selection

• Submit product photographs

• Prepare detailed delivery schedule and haul plan

Phase 2 – Delivery to Lees Ferry (160 tons):

• Deliver using end-dump or bottom-dump trucks

• Coordinate with COR to ensure drop point access

• Avoid traffic disruption

• Submit delivery log for each truckload

Phase 3 – Delivery to Wahweap Maintenance Yard (500 tons):

• Use similar delivery sequence as Lees Ferry

• minimize dust/mud trackout

Phase 4 – Documentation and Closeout:

• Submit cumulative load ticket report

• Submit delivery compliance summary with actual vs. planned quantities

• Provide final invoice and certification of materials

All work shall be executed in accordance with OSHA 1926, ASTM C33, and applicable Arizona DOT haulage and materials standards. Contractor must comply with NEPA-related conditions and prevent any environmental impact.

United States Department of the Interior

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

CONTRACTING OPERATIONS - CENTRAL

1849 C Street NW Washington, DC 20240

Solicitation #: 140P1525Q0152

Amendment #: 0001

GLCA Gravel Purchase

Questions and Government Responses listed below:

Question # Question Answer/Response

1. Are we able to get belly dumps on location for dumping?

no

2. Please confirm whether the ½″ size—once washed and verified to meet all other requirements (color consistency, cleanliness, ASTM C33 compliance)— would be considered an acceptable substitute for the specified ¾″ rock.

Refer to revised SoW

3. It sounds like Apache Pink would be made in a 1" or a 1/2" size and does not come washed. Would these be acceptable?

4. Is there a amount of material that you would like daily or would it be possible to stock pile materials before you actually need it all there?

Work shall commence within 10 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed and be completed within 90 calendar days, including all deliveries and submittals.

5. Would it be acceptable to supply Pleasant Gold 1"

Screened decorative rock as an alternative? It is a washed, high-quality material with uniform color and is commonly used in similar landscaping applications.

6. Only have the Apache Pink decorative rock in 1 inch and 3/8 , would any of those be acceptable?

Refer to revised SoW

7. Is if there was previously an incumbent? If so, award amount?

No incumbent. Was previously purchased on an as needed basis via

GPC

8. Does the rock source need prior approval by the government before delivery?

Yes, the SoW calls for both material report and photographic sample as submittals.

9. What visual or documented criteria will be used to determine whether the rock is “uniform in color”?

The material report and the photographic sample submitted

10. Is a physical or photographic sample of the 3/4 Apache Pink rock required with the quote or prior to delivery

Material report and photographic sample are required.

11. We may not be able to provide the 3/4 Apache Pink rock, but we do carry 1/2 Apache Pink? Can you confirm if this alternative will be acceptable?

Refer to revised SoW

12. Apache Pink is not always a uniformly colored product, and natural color variations can occur due to changes in the rock veins. Is a certain level of color consistency required, or are natural variations acceptable?

Refer to revised SoW

13. Would you be open to considering a different rock color for this project if it meets all other material specifications?

Refer to revised SoW

14. As per the producer of the Apache Pink only screens it in a 1/2" and a 1" sizing they do not have a true 3/4" size.

1” screened Apache Pink landscape rock will it be acceptable?

15. Is there an incumbent? If there’s, what’s the contract number?

No incumbent. Was previously

GPC

16. How will the government verify the “minimum 90% pink/red tonal consistency” for the Apache Pink decorative rock? Is a reference sample, photo, or visual standard available for offerors to review before submitting their bids?

17. Will the government pre-approve specific quarries or sources for the Apache Pink material, or is any quarry that meets the specification acceptable?

Most any quarry that meets the specs is acceptable. Refer to revised SoW

18. Are there specific laboratory test results (e.g., gradation, cleanliness, durability) required for

All quarrys should be able to supply their version of a material test submittal, and if so, what test methods and reporting formats are acceptable?

report which needs to include:

grading, color, wash quality

19. If Apache Pink is not available locally, will the government consider alternate sources or blends that closely match the color and gradation requirements?

20. Are there any restrictions on delivery hours, truck size, or staging at Lees Ferry Campground or Wahweap Maintenance Yard beyond what is stated in the PWS?

21. Will government personnel be available to direct or assist with unloading, or is the contractor fully responsible for placement and distribution at each site?

Government personnel will be available to show contractors where to dump, but will not be assisting with unloading

22. Is there a preferred delivery sequence (e.g., all material to one site first, or split deliveries), and can partial deliveries be accepted?

No preferred sequence, partial deliveries are fine

23. What specific documentation is required with each delivery (e.g., weight tickets, origin certification, photos), and is electronic submission acceptable?

24. Is there an incumbent? If so, can you provide the contract value?

No incumbent. Was previously

GPC

25. Will the government grant schedule relief for weather-related or access delays, and what is the process for requesting such relief?

26. If delivered material is rejected for not meeting the color or cleanliness standard, what is the process and timeline for correction or replacement?

Work shall commence within 10 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed and be completed within 90 calendar days, including all deliveries and submittals.