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BID SCHEDULE

Stocker Well Installation

February 2024

Task # Description Estimated

Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Cost

1 Well Design and Approval 1 LS

2 Drill New Water Well 1 LS

Maximum Depth 300 LF

3 Option 1: Additional Depth 1 LS

Maximum Depth (up to additional 200 LF) 200 LF

4 Option 2: Drill Additional Well 1 LS

Maximum Depth 300 LF

TOTAL PROPOSAL COST: $___________________________

Incomplete Proposals will not be considered.

Name of Bidder and Company: _____________________________________________________________

Address (Include Zip Code): ________________________________________________________________

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STATEMENT OF WORK

Stocker Well Installation

February 2024

1. GENERAL

The Kern NWR Complex manages nearly 18,000 acres of wetlands and uplands that are utilized by thousands of migrating waterfowl as well as numerous endangered species. The proper management of our lands provides for a diversity of habitats that support various terrestrial and aquatic plant and animal communities rarely found today in the Southern San Joaquin Valley. The Kern National Wildlife Refuge has a very extensive grazing program on the uplands/endangered species habitats which are dependent on stocker wells to provide water for the livestock that graze there. Kern NWR currently does not have a dedicated well for livestock grazing. The grazing permittee receives water from a neighboring well. Without a secure source of water for grazing, it is very difficult for the refuge to accomplish its mission of providing habitat for the threatened and endangered species via our grazing program.

2. SCOPE

Task 1: Well Design and Approval The contractor must coordinate with refuge staff and the local, state, and federal authorities all necessary paperwork, permits, approvals, etc. to drill a new well. The new well will be filling up and maintaining a 200–250‐gallon water trough with a float valve.

This trough (and well) will only be used during the grazing season. The contractor will work with refuge staff to prepare all necessary paperwork, complete any required testing, conduct inspections, etc. to obtain approval to drill the new well. The most likely location of the well has been identified. An aerial view of the location can be seen at the end of this document. The contractor will select, with refuge staff approval, the best location that meets all local, state, and federal codes, standards, and policies and refuge needs. The contractor must be a California licensed well driller.

The contractor must submit a project schedule and a schedule of values within 15 calendar days of NTP.

Deliverables:

Project Schedule (pdf)

Schedule of values (pdf)

Completed permit/service applications (pdf)

California well drilling license, Estimated well location and depth.

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Task 2: Drill Water Well The contractor will drill a new 8” well with metal casing to a maximum depth of 300’, install a submersible pump with adequate horsepower to support the refuge needs (likely 10‐20hp), install appropriate air vent tubes, install a new bladder tank to provide enough pressure so water reaches our existing water troughs located 1.5 miles away, install appropriate pressure relief valve and gauge, tie into existing underground water lines, and pour a concrete foundation for new bladder tank/well head to sit on. The contractor will need to tap into neighboring electrical power lines. This well must have its own electrical meter, electrical shutoff, and electric power pole. The contractor will coordinate with the local utility company to schedule a power hookup. The contractor must not exceed 300’ of drilling depth under this task. It is believed the current water level is around 250’.

As the new well is drilled and material is extracted, the contractor will be able to spread the material in the corral area near the project site. Extracted material is to be kept within the project area. The new well will be installed according to all federal, state (CA), county (Kern), and local codes/guidelines.

The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, and supplies necessary to complete the well drilling process. If the contractor determined the recommended well location would not yield a successful well, the contractor must propose alternatives within the refuge’s boundaries.

The contractor is responsible for being the main point of contact with PG&E for the electrical requirements for this project. The contractors are required to submit all required items to PG&E and conform to PG&E’s standards and requests. USFWS will assist and sign documents as needed but will not be leading conversations with PG&E.

The contractor must provide periodic written reports to the stakeholders on the progress of the work in the following manner:

The contractor must prepare and submit to the COR a daily report for each day physical on‐site work is accomplished. The report shall note days and durations of no‐work on the project.

The contractor must label and submit to the COR a minimum of two photographs for each day of work, which represents work accomplished for that day. Photos shall contain a date stamp representing the day of work.

The contractor must (during normal working hours throughout the duration of the contract) promptly furnish information and provide reasonable facilities & access for obtaining information respecting: the character of the materials, condition of the work‐in‐progress, number of workers employed, their pay rate, time worked, inspection reports and test results from sampling and testing laboratories, and similar information.

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Deliverables:

Drill, and make operational, a new water well, Provide complete well report to the state of California, Daily construction reports (pdf)

Task 3, Option 1: Additional Well Depth This task is in place in the event the maximum drill depth of 300’ does not produce the necessary water flow and the well drilling companies recommend drilling to a deeper location in lieu of drilling at another location. Upon the approval of the CO, this task allows for drilling at a per linear foot cost. The contractor must only drill deep enough to yield a successful well. The contractor is not required to drill to the new maximum depth.

The contractor must provide unit costs per additional linear foot drilling depth beyond the maximum depth identified above. The contractor is not to exceed a new maximum drilling depth of 500’ under this task, contractor can drill less than the maximum drilling depth specified if water is encountered sooner.

In the event water is not encountered at the new maximum depth, the contractor must cease drilling operations and notify the CO.

Deliverables:

Additional drilling depth, Task 4, Option 2: Additional Well Drilling This task is in place in the event the new maximum drill depth of 500’ does not produce the necessary water flow. The contractor must provide costs to relocate and drill a second well to a maximum depth of 300’. The contractor is not to exceed 300’ of drilling depth under this task. All the same conditions apply as outlined above in Task 2: Drill New Water Well.

Deliverables:

Drill, and make operational, a new water well,

3. PROJECT MEETINGS

The contractor is responsible for arranging required meetings, providing agendas and meeting notes. Project meetings may be virtual or in‐person depending on which type of meeting would be most productive.

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Project Kick‐Off & Planning Meetings: The purpose of these meetings is to further define the key stakeholder’s project requirements, develop the scope of work, and schedule for the project.

Pre‐Con Meeting: A Pre‐Construction meeting is required on‐site before construction is scheduled to begin. In general, the following topics should be included in the agenda:

o Introductions of Key Project Team and Stakeholders o Responsibilities and Authorities o Communications o Payments o Administrative and Technical Requirements o Schedule o Submittals

Construction Progress Meetings: The contractor must keep the owner and stakeholders briefed weekly on the status of the construction. The purpose of these meetings is to report on project progress and any potential issues encountered or continue to develop during construction and installation. The meetings can be virtual and should cover the following items at a minimum:

o Approval of minutes of previous meetings o Submittal status o Review of off‐site fabrication and delivery o Requests for Information (RFI’s) and issues o Modifications o Work in progress and projected work o Schedule update o Other business relating to work

4. PLACE/DELIVERY AND PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The work will be performed at the Kern National Wildlife Refuge, Kern NWR Complex office located at 10811 Corcoran Road, Delano, CA 93216. Work should be completed by October 4, 2024.

The contractor must communicate with the project leader to coordinate any on‐site inspections and construction windows.

5. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

The new well will be installed according to all federal, state (CA), county (Kern), and local codes/guidelines. The finished product will be inspected once the contractor has indicated the work is complete. Although not all inclusive, the list of items that will be inspected to determine if the job is acceptable will include uniform connections of all fitting to the

Delano, CA Page 6 water system, quality of installation will show no leaks, all work performed by the contractor, and water pressure test. Contractor is responsible for main communication and coordination with PG&E. Contractor is responsible for verifying all utility connection points and coordinating with service provider (PG&E) to complete all required connections.

Contractor shall obtain all required utility connection permits. Contractor is also responsible for clean‐up of work area by removing all trash. Work will be inspected to assure compliance with the contract documents, but quality control and adherence to all contract requirements is the responsibility of the contractor.

Coordinate the punch list review with the project leader. Provide a copy of the completed punch list with photos and other close‐out documents per FAR regulations.

6. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS/INFORMATION

No government equipment or material will be provided.

7. AVAILABILITY

All work must be completed during normal business hours, Monday through Friday from

0700 to 1530. No work during federal holidays.

Contractor shall notify the COR a minimum of seven (7) days prior to arrival on‐site and/or needing access to any of the buildings.

Project Location:

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