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Bass Lake Recreation Sites Storm Damage Project Sierra National Forest Madera County, CA

SECTION C

C.1 DESCRIPTION

The requirements of these Technical Specifications cover the Bass Lake Recreation Sites Storm Damage Project.

This project consists of having the contractor furnishing all labor, equipment, materials, and incidentals necessary to:

Repair the parking lot at the Willow Creek Trailhead – clearing and demolition of the broken asphalt section and removal of stumps, downed trees, and debris, placement and compaction of fill material, grading and pavement of the new asphalt section, installing car stops, and installing riprap at inlet/outlet of an existing culvert;

Repair the parking lot at the Recreation Point Group Picnic Site – clearing and demolition of the broken asphalt section and removal of stumps, downed trees, and debris, grading and pavement of the new asphalt section, and installing car stop;

Restore drainage function at the Forks Campground – cleaning out two existing culverts and installing riprap at inlet/outlet;

Repair the road section and restore drainage flow at the Spring Cove Campground – clearing and demolition of the broken asphalt section and removal of stumps, downed trees, and debris, placement and compaction of fill material, grading and pavement of the new asphalt section, and cleaning out an existing culvert and installing riprap at inlet/outlet;

Repair the road and trail sections and restore drainage flow at Dry Gulch Campground – clearing and demolition of the broken asphalt sections of the parking lot and trail and removal of stumps, downed trees, and debris, placement and compaction of fill material, grading and pavement of the new asphalt sections at parking lot and trails, installing bulletin board, and cleaning out an existing culvert and installing riprap at inlet/outlet;

and implement all other aspects shown on the project plans.

C.2 APPLICABLE SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS

The Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges of Federal Highway Projects (FP-14), U.S. Customary Units) are included in this solicitation by reference only. The requirements contained in these Specification are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

C.3 PROJECT LOCATION

From the Bass Lake Ranger District Office, turn left on Road 225. At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto Road 274 and stay on Road 274 for approximately 11 miles. Turn left onto Road 222. Continue onto Road 432 to arrive at Willow Creek Trailhead.

From Willow Creek Trailhead, turn right onto Road 432 and turn left onto Road 222 to arrive at Recreation Point Group Picnic Site, Forks Campground, and Spring Cove Campground.

C.4 CONTRACT TIME

Estimated date to start work is September 18, 2023.

Completion of work 30 days after issue of NTP.

C.5 PRICE RANGE

$25,000 TO $100,000.

C.6 PRE-BID CONFERENCE OR TOURS

Pre-bid tour is not scheduled. Bidders may request to schedule a site visit by contacting Sandra Tarvin by Telephone (559) 297-0706, ext. 4845 at the Supervisor's Office, Sierra National Forest, 1600 Tollhouse Road, Clovis, CA 93611, between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except legal holidays or by email sandra.tarvin@usda.gov.

C.7 WORK REQUIREMENTS

During the pre-construction meeting, the contractor and the Forest Service will identify in the field the existing vegetation to be protected during construction.

C.8 SPECIAL CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK

a. Physical Conditions. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations and surveys performed by the Government.

b. Weather. Average low temperatures at the project site range from temperatures of less than 30 ºF in December and January to lows of 50 ºF in July thru September. Average high temperatures range from 60 ºF in December and January to over 100 ºF in July thru September. The annual precipitation at the project site varies from less than 4 inches per year including snow fall in the valley to several feet of snow in the mountains. Winter snow storms and freezing temperatures will occur during the winter months that result in a winter project shutdown at higher elevations. Icy conditions on local roads and highways can occur during the fall, winter and spring. Highway curves in shaded areas will remain covered with ice or frost for weeks.

c. Safety, Emergency Communications and Evacuation. Contractor is responsible for the safety of the Contractor’s employees including Subcontractors employees, Government employees associated with the project, and any visitors to the site both Government and private. The Contractor shall submit a project safety plan to the Contracting Officer for review prior to commencement of Work. The project safety plan shall comply with the appropriate California OSHA and Federal OSHA rules and regulations and must include a medical evacuation and emergency communications plan.

d. Highway Permits. Contractor is responsible for securing any overload or over width limit permits required for the transport of materials or equipment to the project site. The Contractor is responsible for conducting a thorough reconnaissance of all routes leading to the site.

e. Toilets. No toilet or shower facilities are available on site. Contractor shall provide toilet facilities for its employees.

f. Camping. Contractor may use a self-contained travel trailer or recreational vehicle to camp on National Forest System lands near the project sites subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer. All waste material must be transported off-site to a station equipped to handle such waste.

g. Security. Contractor is responsible for the Contractor’s equipment and materials supplied to the site. All equipment not equipped with a key lock system shall be secured in such a manner as to make it inoperable to the average person at the end of each working day. All hand tools and other equipment shall be secured at the end of each working day. On Fridays all construction debris, trash, and refuse shall be properly stored in dumpsters or trash bins or removed from the site.

h. Equipment and Spill Response Plan. Contractor shall thoroughly clean all equipment prior to delivery to the project site to remove weeds, mud, grease and oil buildup from the tires, wheels, tracks, engines and engine compartments, and other surfaces. Spills of petroleum products and other hazardous substances shall be reported, contained, and removed in accordance with all applicable rules, regulations, and laws. Contractor shall submit a project spill response plan at the pre-work meeting for review by the Contracting Officer.

A spill contingency plan and spill prevention and countermeasure plan (SPCC) must be prepared if hazardous materials (including fuels and oils) stored on the Sierra National Forest exceed 1320 gallons, or if a single container exceeds 660 gallons.

The plan will at a minimum include: the types and amounts of hazardous materials located in the project area, pre-project identified locations for hazardous materials storage and fueling/maintenance activities (must be located outside of RCA and CAR unless prior approval by District Hydrologist), methods for containment of hazardous materials and contents of on-site emergency spill kit, and a contingency plan (including contact names with phone numbers) to implement in the event of a spill.

The SPCC plan must be approved by the Forest Service prior to project implementation. Project personnel will be aware of the Forest Spill Plan, including who to contact and other steps to take in case of a spill. Ensure that hazardous spill kits are adequately stocked with necessary supplies and are maintained in accessible locations. All waste oil, containers, and other materials will be removed from NFS lands and properly disposed of.

For heavy equipment: Storage of hazardous materials (including fuels) and servicing and refueling of equipment will be conducted at pre-designated locations outside of RCAs – RCAs extend 300 feet from Kings River and the nearby wetland, and 150 feet from seasonally flowing streams. If fueling and/or storage or hazardous materials are needed within these areas, those sites must be reviewed and approved by the District Hydrologist. Additional protection measures, such as containment devices, may be necessary.

i. Protection of Existing Resources, Structures, Improvements, and Utilities.

(a) The Contractor shall preserve and protect all existing vegetation and landform on or adjacent to the work sites, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract.

(b) The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing structures, improvements, and utilities (1) at or near the work site and (2) on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work.

(c) If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

C.8 EQUIPMENT CLEANING

On National Forest Service project, all construction equipment shall be cleaned prior to entering Forest Service Land to prevent introduction of invasive plant and animal species. The following will be required at all project sites:

a. All equipment and machinery except passenger vehicles such as trucks, vans, pickups, and cars used for transport of personnel, shall be cleaned prior to entering Forest Service (FS) land. If equipment is moved from FS land, used on a project elsewhere and returned to FS land, cleaning is also required before returning to FS land. This includes wheels, tires, tracks, buckets, stabilizers, undercarriages and bumpers. All washing must take place off of FS land or in designated wash areas where rinse water is collected and disposed of in either a sanitary sewer, a landfill, or other facility authorized to accept such rinse water. Depending on the nature of the debris, the equipment may be cleaned using mechanical methods (brushing, scraping, prying), compressed air, high-pressure water, or steam. Visual inspection of the equipment shall not show plant material, seeds, dirt clods, or other such debris.

b. Contractor shall notify the designated Forest Service contact at least 2 working days prior to moving each piece of equipment on to National Forest land or the project area immediately adjacent to FS land, unless otherwise agreed by the CO. Notification will include vehicle washing information. Upon request of Forest Service, Arrangement will be made for Forest Service to inspect each piece of equipment prior to it being placed in service. Work on Forest Service land may not commence until documentation of cleaning has been obtained unless otherwise agreed by the CO.

c. Any equipment, tools, or vehicles that have been staged off established roads or created ground disturbance within areas that the Forest Service has identified as containing invasive plant species, shall be cleaned to remove dirt and vegetation that could contain weed seed or root fragments before leaving the site of infestation. Depending on the nature of the debris, the equipment shall be cleaned using mechanical methods (brushing, scraping, prying), or compressed air.

d. Contractor shall certify in writing compliance with the terms of provision prior to each start-up of operations. The Forest Service may direct equipment operator to remove any equipment from Forest Service land if certification of compliance has not been obtained.

e. Any new infestations of invasive species, identified by the Contractor or Forest Service, on National Forest land in the work area or on the access route shall be promptly reported to the other party.

C.9 PROJECT SITE CLEANUP

Project site cleanup includes the removal and proper disposal of all construction trash, debris, and residue off National Forest Land.

Contractor shall have hazardous spill clean-up kit available at all sites and shall be available during construction equipment operation. All spills of petroleum products including leak spots from parked vehicles shall be removed and properly disposed according to all Local, State, and Federal rules, regulations, and laws governing such disposal.

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