A04_Look_Rock_ADA_Campsites_SOW_2-8-24_With_Attach.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Look Rock Campground

Townsend, TN

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

ADA Campsite Development

2/8/2024

1. General Information

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GRSM) is located in Tennessee and North Carolina and consists of nearly 521,000 acres. The park was established by Congress on June 15, 1934.

The Park’s mission is to protect, preserve, and interpret the natural, cultural, and historical resources for the benefit and inspiration of present and future generations. There are over 9 million visitors annually.

2. Facility Background

The Look Rock Campground is located off of the Foothills Parkway, midway between Highway

321 and Highway 129. It is a popular campsite for the local population as well as out of town visitors. The facilities at the campground have recently been updated and the roads repaved.

Currently there are not any ADA accessible campsites within the campground; therefore, The purpose of the proposed work is to create two campsites that will meet the ADA criteria.

3. Scope of Work

The scope of work is as follows:

The contractor will perform all clearing and grubbing, topsoil stripping, and excavation required to prepare the campsites per the design plans provided. The proposed tent pads will be prepared as noted on the design plans, and the 6-inch by 6-inch timbers placed to delineate the space. The subgrade for the proposed asphalt access trails shall be constructed to the design grade; and compacted to a density not less than 95% of the maximum density of the material as determined by the Standard Proctor Method. Some off-site borrow material will be required to achieve the proposed grades. Following completion of the base course stone and asphalt placement, the surrounding areas shall be fine graded, seeded, and mulched.

There are a few smaller trees to be cut as part of the work. The branches of the trees shall be mulched and may be spread throughout the area to a depth of no more than 4-inches. The trunks of the trees may be left in the wooded area around the campsite, but must be left flush on the ground

The picnic tables and fire rings shall be provided by the Park following completion of the site development work.

4. Contractor Responsibilities

Contractor Shall Provide the Following Materials and Services:

• CLEARING AND GRUBBING THE SITE:

Remove and stockpile topsoil; and remove all vegetation from the work area.

• REMOVE TREES WITHIN THE WORK ZONE:

Remove all trees within the work zone. There are approximately 5 trees ranging in size from 8-inches to 15-inchs. Contractor shall field verify and be responsible for any additional trees required to be removed.

• GRADE THE CAMPSITE PADS AND ACCESS WALKWAYS:

Campsite pads and walkways shall be brought to grade through cut and fill operations with all areas compacted to a minimum 95% of the standard proctor. Some fill material will be required to get all areas to grade.

• CONSTRUCT THE CAMPSITE PADS WITH THE REQUIRED TIMBERS AND

STONE:

Tent pads shall be constructed with 6-inch by 6-inch treated timbers for the border and stone screenings for the tent pad. Tent pad thickness shall be 4-inches of stone.

• STONE BASE COURSE:

Provide and install Mineral Aggregate Base Course, Type A, for the proposed trail, to the thickness and grade as specified on the Construction Plans. Subgrade shall be proof-rolled prior to placing the Mineral Aggregate Base Course.

• ASPHALT PAVING:

Provide and place Bituminous Concrete Surface Course, Type E on the compacted Stone

Base Course for the proposed trail, to the thickness and grade as specified on the

Construction Plans. The stone base course and the asphalt paving work shall be done in accordance with the Tennessee Department of Transportation specification.

• FINE GRADE ALL DISTURBED AREAS:

Following completion of tent pad and walkway construction, all disturbed areas shall be fine graded to the proposed grades noted on the construction plans.

• HYDROSEED ALL DISTURBED AREA WITH PARK MIX SEED

Following completion of fine grading, all disturbed areas shall be hydroseeded with the approved Park Seed Mix.

OPTION NO 1 – PROVIDE AND INSTALL A NEW DRINKING FOUNTAIN:

• CONSTRUCT CONCRETE PAD FOR THE DRINKING FOUNTAIN:

Construct a concrete pad for the drinking fountain to the size noted on the construction plans. Concrete shall be 4000-lb concrete.

• PROVIDE AND INSTALL A NEW DRINKING FOUNTAIN:

Provide and install a new drinking fountain as noted on the plans. Contractor to provide all pipe and fitting required to connect the drinking fountain to the existing water pipe.

Pipe and fittings shall be HDPE material conforming to AWWA drinking water specifications.

5. Government Furnished Property, Materials & Supplies

The GSMNP will provide the picnic tables and fire rings following completion of the work.

6. Business Hours

The contractor shall typically complete on-site work or delivery, including unloading, during normal business hours of 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Thursday, excluding weekends and Federal holidays. However, upon coordination with the COR, the contractor may work earlier or later as required. The contractor may not work weekends. The contractor shall coordinate specific on-site work schedule with the Contracting Officer and COR five days prior to performance start date. While on site, the COR may be reached by mobile phone during normal business hours; however, it should be noted that cell phone service within the campground is very limited.

7. Management During Normal Working Hours

The contractor shall manage the total work effort in accordance with effective and efficient management principles and safe working practices to ensure safety of the public and on-time completion of this contract.

8. Maintenance of Traffic

The contractor shall follow the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) for any traffic control that might be required during the course of the work. Contractor shall use appropriate traffic control devices needed for this work and for protecting workers and visitors.

Traffic shall be controlled with flaggers and appropriate signage. Contractor shall provide advance notice if a road closure is required for a short time not to exceed 10 minutes.

9. Safety & Environmental Compliance

• The contractor shall comply with pertinent provisions of the Occupational Safety and

Health Act (OSHA), and state, local, safety, laws.

• The contractor shall comply with pertinent Environmental Protection Agency laws and regulations.

• Contractor must be a licensed contractor in the State of Tennessee.

• The GRSM safety officer has the authority to issue restraint or cease-and-desist orders to the contractor when violations or unsafe acts are present and threaten Government and contractor employees or damage to Government property.

• The contractor shall immediately report to the Contracting Officer, COR and GRSM safety officer all accidents resulting in employee injury or death or damage to property while performing this contract.

10. Insurance

The Contractor shall be insured in accordance with the Solicitation documents. The Government is not responsible for damage to Contractor’s equipment, vehicles, tools or materials or their employees and the personal property brought on-site. The Government will not accept any liability due to contractor employee negligence.

11. Motor Vehicle & Traffic Regulations

Contractor employees operating motor vehicles shall possess an appropriate, valid driver's license. Driver and vehicle permits, licenses, registrations and proof of insurance shall be maintained in the vehicle at all times and made available upon request. Contractor employees shall comply with federal vehicle motor law requiring seat belts be worn at all times. Contractor employees shall adhere to the posted speed limits. Commercial vehicles are prohibited on the

Foothills Parkway without prior notification of the Park. Contractor shall contact the Dispatch

Office at 865-436-1294 to notify the Park of an incoming commercial vehicle.

12. Maintenance of Roadways

Contractor shall show due diligence to ensure that asphalt on adjacent roadways and developed parking areas are protected from damage.

13. Gates

Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring gates are locked at the end of each shift. If the work is done while the campground is open, this section will not apply.

1. Contractor shall provide a lock to be used on a joint locking system serving both the Park and the Contractor.

2. Gates shall be closed during the day and at the end of each day.

14. Employee Parking

All contractor employees shall comply with parking procedures published for the GRSM.

15. Replacement of Contractor Employee for Security Reasons

The Government retains the right to request removal of the contractor’s employee(s), regardless of prior clearances.

17. Non-Payment for Additional Work

Any additional contractor performed services not specified in contract, either at its own volition or at the request of an individual other than an appointed Contracting Officer, except as may be explicitly authorized in the contract, shall be performed at the financial risk of the contractor.

Only an appointed Contracting Officer is authorized to bind the Government to a change in specifications, contract terms, or conditions.

18. Conflict of Interest

The contractor shall not employ off-duty COR’s or other Government employees if such employment would create a conflict of interest or be contrary to the policies contained in conflict-of-interest directives.

19. Quality Control

The contractor shall establish and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure the work performed conforms to the contract requirements. The contractor’s QCP shall address methods for remedying poor performance. The Contractor shall develop QCP and submit with proposal package. The Contractor’s QCP includes:

• Required services identified in Performance Requirements Summary

• Contractor’s surveillance methodology

• Method and timeframe for responding to COR or customer complaints

• Progress meetings with Government stakeholders

20. Contractor’s Proposal Package

The following deliverables are to be submitted with offer in response to RFQ.

• Technical approach to perform required services.

• Contractor safety plan.

• Contractor’s QCP

• Proof of Insurance–Business Liability & Workers Compensation.

21. Inspection.

The Government will conduct inspections during and upon completion of required services.

Final payment will be processed upon confirming that all noted contractor performance deficiencies have been satisfactorily corrected.

22. Schedule

Foothills Parkway is open year-round; and Look Rock Campground is typically open from 4/28 to 10/29 each year. The proposed work will ideally be done while the campground is closed; but may be done while the campground is open. The contractor shall take precautions as required if the work is performed while the campground is open. The contractor is expected to be courteous to the Park’s visitors. The proposed period of performance is 60 days from the Notice to

Proceed. Contractor shall review the proposed work; and provide notification if the proposed

Period of Performance is unrealistic in any way.

23. Liquidated Damages

There are no liquidated damages associated with this contract.

25. Referenced Documents

The Design Plans and Specifications for the “Campsite No. 34 – ADA Site Improvements” and

“Campsite No. 34A – New ADA Campsite”.

26. Base Price Schedule

See attachment.

27. Location Map

See attachment From Maryville, TN: Take U.S. 321 North (you'll actually be driving south!) from Maryville to Walland, TN.

Turn right onto Foothills Parkway Section 8G/Foothills Pkwy W (signs for Look Rock/US-129), about 9.5 miles to campground along Foothills Parkway.

Avoid GPS directions leading you along Montavale Rd, Happy Valley Rd, or Flats Rd if you are towing a trailer or vehicle.

From Pigeon Forge, TN: Follow US-321 S to Foothills Parkway Section 8G/Foothills Pkwy W in Walland.

Exit from US-321 S, about 24 miles. Turn left onto Foothills Parkway Section 8G/Foothills Pkwy W (signs for Look Rock/US-129/Fontana), about 9.5 miles to campground along Foothills Parkway.

Latitude: 35° 38' 21.6744" Longitude N 83° 56' 4.0416" W

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE DATE: 2/8/2024

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK

LOOK ROCK - ADA CAMPSITE DEVELOPMENT

PRICE SCHEDULE

ITEM DESCRIPTION EST. UNIT TOTAL

QTY UNIT PRICE PRICE

CAMPSITES 34 & 34A

1 Mobilization 1 LS $ $

2 Clear and Grub 2 LS $ $

3 Excavation 10 CY $ $

4 Borrow 20 CY $ $

5 Tree Removal - 8" 3 EA $ $

6 Tree Removal - 15" 1 EA $ $

7 6" x 6" X 12' Timbers 8 EA $ $

8 No. 10 Stone - Screenings 26 TON $ $

9 Mineral Aggregate Base Course, Type A 15 TON $ $

10 Bituminous Concrete Surface Course, Type E 9 TON $ $

11 Seed and Mulch 300 SY $ $

Sub-Total = $

Option 1 - Provide and Install a New Drinking Fountain

1 Excavation 1 CY $ $

2 Mineral Aggregate Base Course, Type A 0.7 TON $ $

3 Concrete 0.40 CY $ $

4 New Drinking Fountain 1.00 EA $ $

5 3/4" HDPE Waterline 5.00 LF $ $

6 3/4" Curb Stop 1.00 EA $ $

7 Seed and Mulch 15.00 SY $ $

Sub-Total = $

Total = $

All quantities stipulated in the above schedule or other contract documents are approximate and are to be used:

(1) as a basis for estimating probable cost of the proposed work, (2) for the purpose of comparing bids submitted, and (3) for the purpose of providing Change Order values should the scope of work change significantly from the work illustrated on the proposed plans (as opposed to minor differences in actual quantities as noted in the following). The contractor shall perform his own quantity take-off, and base his bid on his own quantities. An error on the above schedule shall not be a basis for additional compenstion to the contractor.