A04_Amended_SOW_0001.pdf

Horseshoe Bend National Military Park Project Title: Cyclic Replacement of 79 Fire Road Bridge #1

STATEMENT OF WORK:

The contractor shall furnish all necessary personnel, materials, and equipment to remove the existing road bridge and install a new replacement road culvert at Horseshoe Bend NMP. The park is located at Daviston, Alabama, 11288 Horseshoe Bend Rd.

NOTE:

All work will be performed under a single contract.

All bidders are strongly encouraged to visit the site to assess the working condition at the site.

PRODUCTS

Highest quality standard products will be used. All materials used in the project will be approved before they are put in place.

EXECUTION

Contractor shall remove and dispose of the existing wooden bridge which is 16’ 5” long and 12’ wide from the work site.

Contractor shall install 3 ea. 24” culverts. Culverts shall be no less than 18’ in length.

Materials of the culverts shall be high- density polyethylene.

Contractor shall install the culverts in place of where the old bridge was removed. The placement of the culverts shall be no deeper than the existing stream bed. Height from the steam bed to road surface is 42”. Contractor shall supply any backfill necessary to cover the culverts and insure a level road surface over the culverts

Culvert ends shall be protected with riprap. Riprap shall be no smaller than 6” granite rock. Extend no further than 6 feet from the base of the culvert in the stream bed and up the stream banks to the ground surface.

Site Information:

Road surface mixed small stone and clay.

CONTRACTOR'S USE OF PREMISES:

Operating Conditions: Contractor will be provided entrance to 79 Fire Road by park personnel. The road is closed to the public by way of a locked gate.

Material Storage: None

SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS:

Schedule: The Contractor is required to provide the Contacting Officer a repair schedule, which indicates the planned workdays, and hours anticipated (work schedule) prior to initiation of work and shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately of any changes in work schedules.

Hours of Operation: Normal working hours are Monday to Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

The contractor is required to obtain permission from the Contracting Officer 72 hours in advance of any proposed night, weekend or holiday work schedules.

Access: The Park will provide access to the construction site.

Labor & Materials: The contractor is required to provide adequate labor and materials to execute this contract.

Unexpected Conditions: Should any unexpected condition be discovered during the repair, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer. No work which may require additional funds, alter contract specifications, or alter period of performance of this contract shall be performed until directed to do so by the Contracting Officer. Contractors performing work under such conditions should do so at their own risk.

Barricades, Traffic Control Devices and Warning Signs: The Contractor shall provide, erect, and maintain all necessary barricades, warning and danger signals and signs, and take all necessary precautions for the protection of the work and safety of the public. All barricades and signs used by the Contractor shall be in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

FIELD VERIFICATION:

Examination of Site:

Each Offer is urged to visit the project site in person, acquaint themselves with actual existing conditions, and work required under this contract. Each Offer is urged to perform a field inspection to verify measurements and working conditions. Each Offer shall be held to have examined the premises and satisfied him/herself as to the existing conditions under which they will be pledged to operate or that in any manner will affect the work under this contract.

Verifications of Conditions and Dimensions:

Contractor is responsible to field verify all new and existing dimensions affecting the work.

Report any unsatisfactory conditions to the Contracting Officer. Do not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions are inspected and verified.

SAFETY

Protective Gear: The contractor will insure that all personnel will have the required personnel safety equipment necessary during the repair.

Public Safety: Should not be an issue, but if unauthorized personnel come upon the site it is the contactors responsibility to provide adequate safety and pedestrian controls in the areas where work is to be performed. Contractor will report any unauthorized personnel to park staff.

WARRANTIES and GUARANTEES:

All workmanship and hardware shall be warranted free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of the Letter of Acceptance. All products shall carry in effect, the manufacturers’ commercial limited product warranty.

Contractor shall be responsible for correction of any deficiencies, failures or settling which may result from normal usage at no cost to the government during the warranty period.