A04 SOW 203359 Resurface Nature Trail.pdf

Horseshoe Bend National Military Park

Resurface Gravel Nature Trail

STATEMENT OF WORK:

The contractor shall furnish all necessary personnel, materials, and equipment to resurface segments of Horseshoe Bend NMP Nature Trail by filling in segments with crushed stone, fabric, adding water bars and small retaining walls to prevent erosion.

This trail is located in 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 on the Nature

Trail.

PRODUCTS

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

All crushed stone size shall be 1 ½” (inch) down granite.

Commercial weed barrier landscape fabric, heavy duty with hold down stakes.

Retaining walls shall be ground contact treated landscape timbers. Held in-place by ½” rebar stakes and shall be driven on less than 2 ft. into the ground.

Water bar material shall be ground contact 6” (inch) round timber. The park shall supply this material.

EXECUTION

All segments of the trail that require resurfacing shall be no less than 4 ft. wide and shall be no less than 3 inches thick of crushed stone.

Park Personnel shall help the contractor to identify the segments of the Nature Trail that require repair.

The trail segments in need of resurfacing and placement of fabric, water bars and retaining walls are as follows.

First Section

Beginning point starts at the top of Cotton Patch Hill

Lat. 32 degrees 58’ 48” N by Long. 085 degrees 44’ 00” W

Ending Point

Lat. 32 degrees 58’ 29” N by Long. 085 degrees 44’ 04” W

1,475 Lin. Ft.

Second Section

Beginning Point

Lat. 32 degrees 58’ 24” N by Long. 085 degrees 44’ 03” W

Ending Point

Lat. 32 degrees 58’ 11” N by Long. 085 degrees 44’ 18” W

2,283 Lin. Ft.

Third Section

Lat. 32 degrees 58’ 16” N by Long. 085 degrees 44’ 23” W

Ending Point

Lat. 32 degrees 58’ 52” N by Long. 085 degrees 44’ 27” W

2,016 Lin. Ft.

Fourth Section

Lat. 32 degrees 58’ 34” N by Long. 085 degrees 44’ 11” W

Ending Point

Lat. 32 degrees 58’ 49” N by Long. 085 degrees 44’ 07” W

1,788 Lin. Ft.

There are approximately total of 7,562 lin. ft. of trail surface that requires stabilizing with crushed rock.

Construction of retaining wall

Location

Lat. 32 degrees 58’ 29” N by Long. 085 degrees 44’ 04” W

7 ft. long and 1 foot high

Construction of water bars

2 ea.

First: Lat. 32 degrees 58’ 29” N by Long. 085 degrees 44’ 27” W

Second: water bar 100 ft. south of location of first

Construction of retaining wall

First: Lat. 32 degrees 58’ 23” N by Long. 085 degrees 44’ 15” W

8 ft. long and 1 ft. high

Construction of water bars 2 ea.

Lat. 32 degrees 58’ 23” N by Long. 085 degrees 44’ 15” W

First: 30 ft uphill from point.

Second: 60 ft uphill from point.

Construction of water bars:

Water bars shall be placed at a 45 degree angle across the trial at the down hill grade and extend 12”

(inches) beyond the edge of the trail. The water bars shall be flush with tread on downgrade side.

On the uphill grade of the water bars #1 or 3” crushed granite shall extend up to 4’ (foot) away from the water bars, be no less than 3” (inches) thick and be the width of the trail 4’ (feet). The water bars shall be anchored in place by using 2X2X18” hardwood stakes and galvanized screws.

CONTRACTOR'S USE OF PREMISES:

Operating Conditions: The trail shall remain open to the public. Sections being worked shall be closed. Park personnel will route visitors around the sections of trail that the contractor is working on.

Material Storage: It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to secure all materials and equipment at the site from theft or vandalism.

SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS:

Schedule: The Contractor shall provide the Contacting Officer a construction 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 shall obtain permission from the Contracting Officer 72 hours in advance of any proposed night, weekend or holiday work schedules.

Access: The Park shall open and closed the park.

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

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

Contractor shall verify measurements and actual existing conditions as the measurements are approximations.

SAFETY

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

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.