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National Park Service

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve

Statement of Work

PMIS: 257759

Repair Twin Canals Boat

Ramp Barataria Preserve

May 6, 2020

1. GENERAL

The Barataria Preserve, part of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, protects significant examples of the rich natural and cultural resources of Louisiana's Mississippi River Delta region. The Barataria Preserve was established in 1978 and consists of about 20,000 acres in the upper freshwater zone of the Barataria Basin, one of the most productive estuarine wetlands in North America. The Twin Canals boat ramp consists of 4 precast concrete sections. Three of the sections are 10 feet in length and 14 feet in width. The last section of the ramp is 20 feet in length and 14 feet in width. The total ramp length is 50 feet. The last section of the boat ramp within the water area is damaged and in need of replacement. Also, the gravel access road and the gravel boat turn-around areas are needing repairs and security fencing emplaced.

2. SCOPE

It is the intent of this contract to remove the broken precast section of the Twin Canals boat ramp, fill-in the depressions that are present near the end of the existing boat ramp with an appropriately sized crushed stone to prevent the area to be easily washed-out in the future, replace the broken precast section of the ramp, remove and replace all ramp joint seals. It is also the intent of this contract to re-gravel ramp access road, enlarge and re-gravel boat turn-around area, and to install security fencing within the enlarged turn-around area.

3. REQUIREMENTS

BOAT RAMP:

1. The Contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials and equipment necessary to accomplish the work of this contract.

2. The contractor is responsible for field-verification of any drawings that are provided by the government that indicate quantitative or dimensional data.

3. All work conducted in association with this contract shall meet or exceed industry standards with regards to the use and selection of materials and the methods utilized to accomplish each task.

4. The contractor shall warrant the work and any new materials installed for a minimum of one

(1) year.

5. The contractor shall remove the damaged last precast concrete boat ramp section and all materials from the damaged precast concrete section of boat ramp and properly dispose of off-site.

6. The contractor shall remove all obscuring or obstructing vegetation within a ten (10) foot perimeter of the boat ramp area.

7. The contractor shall fill-in depression areas near the end of the existing boat ramp with grade #2 or larger crushed stone. There are approximately 2 depression areas below the water elevation that are approximately 3 feet in depth and 4 feet in diameter.

8. The contractor shall re-grade and re-install at least 24 inches of base layering prior to the replacement of the precast ramp section as per manufacturer’s recommendation. The layering shall consist of MIRAFI GEOLON HP570 (or equivalent) polypropylene geotextile, a total of at least 8 inches of ¾” to 2” crushed granite and at least 2 layers of TENSAR BX 1300 Geogrid (or equivalent).

9. The contractor shall install a new replacement precast concrete boat ramp section manufactured by Old Castle Precast Inc. (or equivalent). The new boat ramp section shall be at least 6 inches in thickness, 14 feet in width and 20 feet in length. The concrete minimum strength shall be at least 5000 PSI and uses galvanized bars for reinforcement.

10. The contractor shall remove and replace the concrete joints above high water line with SAFE-

SEAL 3405 High Performance (or better) joint sealer. Sealant is to be placed above backer rod (Seal Tight Kool Rod or equivalent).

RAMP ACCESS GRAVEL ROAD:

11. The contractor shall grade, level and contour the ramp access gravel road to promote proper drainage and usability. The area of the access road shall follow the path of the existing road and be no less than sixteen (16) feet in width and extend from the vehicular access gate one-hundred sixty-eight (168) feet in length.

12. The contractor shall incorporate any existing road materials where possible.

13. The contractor shall properly dispose of any debris, obstructions or undesirable materials from the access road.

14. The contractor shall limit grading operation to no more than six (6) inches lower than current road elevation.

15. After grading and contour work of the access road is completed, the contractor shall place a layer of an appropriate geotextile fabric and then at least six (6) inches of crushed stone grade #57 or better over entire road.

BOAT TURN-AROUND AREA:

16. The contractor shall grade, level and contour the boat turn-around area to promote proper drainage and usability. The boat turn-around area shall begin at the end of the boat ramp access road, shall encompass the beginning of the boat ramp and extend minimally in length for one-hundred seventy-five (175) feet and in width for seventy-five (75) feet.

17. The contractor shall incorporate any materials where possible and properly dispose of any debris, obstructions or undesirable materials from the boat turn-around area.

18. The contractor shall clear and remove all vegetation from the enlarged portion of the turn-around area, which includes approximately an area of 75 feet x 75 feet.

19. The contractor shall additionally trim-back all obscuring or obstructing vegetation within a ten (10) foot perimeter of the entire enlarged boat turn-around area.

20. The contractor shall properly dispose of all cleared vegetation materials off-site.

21. The contractor shall limit grading operation to no more than six (6) inches lower than current grade elevation.

22. After grading and contour work of the entire boat turn-around area is completed, the contractor shall place a layer of an appropriate geotextile fabric and then at least six (6) inches in depth of crushed stone grade #57 or better over entire site.

SECURITY FENCING:

23. The contractor shall install a 7 foot total height chain-link security fence around the enlarged portion of the turn-around area, consisting of an area of 75 feet x 75 feet in size.

24. The chain-link security fence materials shall be made galvanized steel. The fabric wire shall be of 9 gauge in thickness. The fence shall be vinyl coated (dark green in color). The top of the fence shall have 15 inch outriggers with 3 strands of barbed wire.

25. The chain-link security fence shall be fitted with Amagabeli (or equivalent) privacy screen fabric that is UV resistant and green in color.

26. The chain-link security fence shall have a total of three (3) swing gates. Each gate shall consist of two (2) gate leafs. Each gate leaf shall be eight (8) feet in length, for a total opening of sixteen (16) feet per each swing gate.

27. The three (3) swing gates shall face toward the direction of the boat ramp and be evenly spaced on the side of the fencing.

28. Each swing gate shall be equipped with a lockable security rod emplacement.

4. REFERENCE DRAWING

See attached reference drawings of boat ramp.

5. REFERENCE PHOTOS

See attached reference photos of project area.

6. LOCATION AND WORKING HOURS

Location of Work:

Barataria Preserve Twin Canals Area 6588 Barataria Blvd.

Marrero LA 70072

Working Hours:

Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. only. A proposed work schedule shall be developed by the contractor and approved by Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) prior to any work being performed. No work shall be performed during observed Federal Holidays.

The ten (10) Federal Holidays observed are:

New Year’s Day - January 1st Martin Luther King's Birthday - 3rd Monday in January Presidents Day - 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day - Last Monday in May Independence Day - July 4th Labor Day - 1st Monday in September Columbus Day - 2nd Monday in October Veterans Day - November 11th Thanksgiving Day - 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day - December 25th

7. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

a) The contractor shall enforce an effective accident prevention program and provide for a safe and healthful environment for all contractor employees.

b) The contractor and their employees shall comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards at all times.

c) The contractor is responsible for helping safeguard the project site as work is being performed. Appropriate signs, warning devices, and barriers shall be used as appropriate to protect the public, government and contractor employees.

d) The Contractor shall ensure that all reasonable precautions are taken to protect the public in the areas where work is being performed.

e) The Contractor shall immediately report to the COR any potential hazards found by his employees on the project.

f) The Contractor shall not allow any persons, except employees, into work areas that are not otherwise open to the public.

g) The Contractor shall use Job Hazard Analyses (JHA’s) as one of many tools to ensure the safe performance of work. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to prepare the JHA. A JHA must be prepared by the Contractor and approved by the COR for each major work task of this contract, prior to the Contractor performing the work.

h) Prior to performing work with inherent hazards, the Contractor shall conduct a safety meeting and review the approved JHA with those employees who shall be performing the work. The Government may request advanced notification of the time and date of the above JHA Tool Box safety meeting for Contractor employees, so that the Government may attend such reviews. A copy of the approved JHA’s shall be available at all times to workers at the job site and a copy shall be provided to the Government.

8. ACCIDENT REPORTING

a) All reportable accidents, which are those resulting in death, occupational disease, traumatic injury to employees or the public, fires, and property damage by accident in excess of $100, shall be reported to the Contracting Officer and COR immediately. Within 7 days of a reportable accident, the contractor shall fill out and forward to the Contracting Officer an Accident/Property Damage Report (Form CM-22).

b) If the Government determines that the Contractor did not use reasonable care for Government property and caused damage to or loss of said property, the Contractor shall repair the damage or replace the property, at no cost to the Government. If the Contractor fails or refuses to make such repairs or replacement, the Contractor shall be liable for the cost, which shall be deducted from the contract payment.

9. PHYSICAL SECURITY

a) The contractor shall cooperate with Government personnel in safeguarding Government facilities and property.

b) The contractor shall secure all doors or gates given access to after the completion of daily contracted work activities.

c) The contractor shall be responsible for reporting to the COR all acts of vandalism, larceny, pilferage, or any other damage that is discovered. Reports shall be made no later than within 24-hours after discovery. Notification must be made via telephone or in person and followed-up in writing.

10. ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM

a) The Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, and local laws, regulations and standards regarding environmental protection.

b) The Contractor shall conduct all contracted activities in a manner to prevent contamination of Government land and property.

c) The Contractor shall ensure all lubricants, petroleum products, cleaning materials, or any other hazardous substances are not spilled, leaked or disposed of on Government property.

d) The contractor shall dispose of all hazardous substance in accordance with environmental regulations.

e) If spills or contamination occur, the Contractor shall be responsible for cleanup and any associated costs in accordance with Federal, State and Local Law. Such spills shall be reported to the COR immediately.

f) The Contractor shall identify all hazardous waste associated with conducting required work items, and properly label, handle, and dispose of such waste in accordance with applicable regulations.

g) The Contractor shall address hazardous materials and hazardous waste on a Job Hazard Analysis form prior to commencing work contained within this contract.

11. IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES AND VEHICLES

a) The contractor shall furnish their employees that are performing work under this contract with a uniform shirt and outer garments that include the company's name as identification.

Contractor employees shall wear company identifying clothing at all times when performing work under this contract. Any subcontracted work shall follow the same guidelines, whereby the subcontracted company's employees shall also have company identifiable clothing worn at all times while performing work on NPS property.

b) All contractor owned vehicles that are to be used while performing work under this contract shall have the company's name prominently displayed in not less than two inch letters on the outside of both front doors of each vehicle in such a manner as to provide a readily visible means of identification.

Current Length of Turn Around (100’) Measured from Top of Ramp

New Length of Turn Around (175’) Measured from Top of Ramp

Access Road

Boat Turn Around Area

Boat Ramp