A01 Statement of Work_Thomas Fire Recovery Asphalt 2025_gstedits.docx

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

SCOPE OF CONTRACT

The purpose of this contract is to replace existing asphalt in various locations by asphalt pulverizing and repaving one (1) road for 1.3 miles for the base contract. Additionally, there are five (5) options that consist of pulverizing and repaving at fire stations on three (3) ranger districts within the Los Padres National Forest.

This contract provides for the equipment, labor, materials, services and permits necessary to perform work ordered by the Government, in compliance with its terms, specifications, drawings and provisions, per the listed specifications.

Project Location BASE-From 101/154 Intersection go North on Hwy 54 approximately 10.8 Miles to Paradise Road. Turn Right on Paradise Road, travel approx. 5.7 Miles to the beginning of Romero Camuesa FDR Road. See a map on the cover sheet.

The Forest Service highly recommends a site visit prior to bidding to ensure complete knowledge of site conditions and traffic control needs. For additional information contact Michael Myshkowec), michael.myshkowec@usda.gov or Foster Kuramata (c: 858-395-2745), foster.kuramata@usda.gov

Period of Performance

Projected start date: Summer FY 2025

Restricted work: Limit construction activities within existing layout and proposed features footprint.

Time for completion: 120 calendar days from the issuance of the “Notice to Proceed”.

Requirements

The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications referenced below (see Specifications in Section C).

The Contractor shall repair all associated damage on established roads caused by their operations or equipment prior to partial or final payment.

The Contractor shall dispose of all project related trash, debris and excess as it accumulates on site.

The Contractor shall adhere to the pertinent requirements addressed in the Fire Plan (see Attachment). Fire Plan restrictions may require work to cease at 1:00 pm or not be initiated at all on a high fire activity day.

The Contractor is responsible for traffic control and equipment requirements in work areas when working on National Forest System Lands.

All ground disturbing equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned of debris and dirt before mobilizing onto Forest lands and between project areas in order to prevent the introduction of invasive weeds into those areas. No separate measurement and payment will be included for this item.

No Treatment Areas (NTA) exist within the treatment units and project area. No entry is permitted in the NTA’s. The NTA’s for this project are too small to be mapped but will be flagged and identified on the ground for the contractor prior to operations in those areas.

Hours of operation are restricted, unless approved in writing by the Government; operations may not begin more than an hour prior to sunrise and must conclude at sunset.

The Contractor shall clean all Equipment prior to entering NFS land and mobilization to the contract area.

If equipment is operated within treatment units known to be infested with invasive weeds, the equipment shall be cleaned, inspected and approved prior to mobilization to another treatment unit.

Cultural resource surveys have been conducted within the contract treatment units. All identified areas of concern have been recorded and are incorporated into the Special Treatment Areas. The Contractor is solely responsible for avoiding impacts to these, or any other control areas within the project units. During the performance of work under this contract, if previously unidentified archeological or historic sites are encountered, the Contractor shall discontinue work in the general area of the suspected site and contact the Government immediately. Work shall be suspended in that area until proper surveys have been completed by the Government.

Trash and microtrash associated with the project will be removed on a daily basis during project implementation.

If a California Condor is seen landing within the project area all operations shall cease within 0.5 miles of the bird and the CO/COR shall be notified immediately.

Prior to the start of operations, the contractor shall prepare and provide in writing to the Government a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan detailing how fuel spills are to be prevented and addressed when total oil and oil products storage exceeds 1320 gallons in containers of 55 gallons or greater. The SPCP shall meet applicable EPA (40 CFR 112) and State requirements and be certified by a registered professional engineer. The contractor shall notify the CO of all reportable (40 CFR 110) spills on or in the vicinity of the contract area that are caused by Contractor operations.

The contractor shall provide in writing to the Government and maintain a Hazardous Substance Plan. The plan shall include, but is not limited to; listing any hazardous substances used on the project area and shall have Material Safety Data Sheets available for those materials. All such materials shall be labeled in accordance with Federal and State regulations and this information shall be supplied to the Government responsible for supervising initial containment action for releases and subsequent cleanup.

The Contractor shall maintain all equipment operating on the project area in good repair and free of leakage of lubricants, fuel, coolant and hydraulic fluid. The Contractor shall take effective measures to prevent all leaking or spilled petroleum based products from stationary equipment and equipment being serviced. Refueling and maintenance activities associated with equipment and machinery at landings shall be conducted within fuel containment basins capable of holding and containing any potential fuel spills emanating from refueling units, refueling cells or the machinery being refueled. The Contractor shall furnish oil-absorbing mats for use under all stationary equipment or equipment being serviced to prevent leaking or spilled petroleum-based products from contaminating soil and water resources.

The Contractor shall immediately notify appropriate agencies, including written notification to the Government of all spills, leaks or other releases of hazardous materials including petroleum products on or in the vicinity of NFS land caused directly or indirectly by the Contractor or Contractor’s employees. The Contractor shall immediately take action to contain and cleanup, without expense to the Government, all petroleum products spills caused directly or indirectly by the Contractor or Contractor’s employees. The Contractor shall properly transport and dispose of all contaminated soil, vegetation, debris, oil filters, oily rags, waste oil and any other materials in accordance with local, State and Federal regulations. Disposal of any such contaminated material on the National Forest is prohibited. The Contractor shall be liable for all damages and costs deemed necessary by the Government for the spill containment and cleanup. When all materials have been properly disposed of, a receipt from a certified hazardous waste facility will be delivered to the Government.

The Contractor shall supply barriers, guards, signs, flag-persons or security personnel to ensure public safety throughout when operations may affect vehicular and pedestrian traffic flow. Traffic control devices must be in place during all periods of active operations and must be removed or covered during all periods of inactivity including end of shift. The contractor shall furnish and install, maintain and, upon completion of the work, promptly remove all signs, warning devices and other materials used in the performance of this work. All signs, signals, barricades, use of flag-persons, and other traffic control and public safety devices shall conform to the general requirements set forth in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and the latest edition of Standard Highway Signs and Standard Alphabets for Highway Signs and OSHA Construction Industry Standards (29CFR Part 1926), Subpart G, Signs, Signals, and Barricades.

Specifications

Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-14, U.S. Customary Units and Forest Service Supplemental Specifications (FSSS). FP-14 and CalTrans Specs where applicable. Electronic copy can be downloaded at:

https://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/specs/fp-14/fp14.pdf https://dot.ca.gov/-/media/dot-media/programs/design/documents/f00203402018stdspecsa11y.pdf https://dot.ca.gov/-/media/dot-media/programs/design/documents/2018-std-plns-for-web-a11y.pdf https://dot.ca.gov/-/media/dot-media/programs/construction/documents/environmental-compliance/csbmp-may-2017-final.pdf

FSSS; CSI (Ref./Contract Package):

Drawing Sheets

1. Romero Camuesa Full Plan (Base)

2. Casitas Fire Station Full Plan (Option)

3. Ojai Ranger Station Full Plan (Option)

4. Pine Canyon Fire Station Full Plan (Option)

5. Rincon Fire Station Full Plan (Option)

6. San Marcos Fire Station Full Plan (Option)