A04_SOW_PalmettoWash.pdf

SCOPE OF WORK

MASONRY WORK TO REPAIR AND RESTORE THE

PALMETTO PETROGLYPH SITE, ESMERALDA COUNTY, NEVADA

1.0 PROJECT SUMMARY

The task described in this Statement of Work (SOW) will assist the Bureau of Land Management’s

(BLM) Tonopah Field Office (TFO) repair damage to the Palmetto Petroglyph Site (Subject

Resource) that resulted from drilling and removal of 29 cores from the basalt cliff face that contains the petroglyph panels. These acts which resulted in the defacement, removal, damage, and alteration of an archaeological resource are prohibited acts under the Archaeological Resources

Protection Act (ARPA) and 18 U.S.C. §1361. The BLM requires services to repair and restore the

Subject Resource using methods in keeping with the appropriate Secretary of the Interior’s

Standards for the treatment of historic properties.

2.0 DESCRIPTION OF DAMAGE

The removal of core samples resulted in holes that measure 1.25 inches in diameter and range from

1.5 to 7 inches deep. The holes are generally in clusters of 3 to 5 (see attached photos), with the clusters separated by 15 to 45 feet. All 29 holes are on the same rock outcrop and occur from 3 to

6 feet above the ground surface.

3.0 STATEMENT OF WORK

This section describes the work to be performed by the Contractor to stabilize the Subject Resource using appropriate materials and methods.

The Contractor will be responsible for the following materials and procedures:

MATERIALS

I. Mortar Mixes. Two custom mortar mixes to allow for color variations for fills

(includes shipping, Insurance etc.).

II. Reintegration pigments and supplies. For final adjustment of mortar color and to rehabilitate any other scratching caused by skidding drill bit, etc.

III. General conservation supplies and PPE. Including respirator cartridges, disposable gloves, mixing tools, etc.

PROCEDURES

I. Fill core holes. The Contractor will fill all 29 holes using mortar mixed to match the color of the surrounding parent rock.

II. Rehabilitation of additional damage. The Contractor will repair any areas scarred or chipped by skidding from the coring drill bit.

III. Clean-up. The Contractor will remove any surface debris and drill slurry associated with the holes.

IV. Documentation. The Contractor will document all conservation work with before-and-after restoration photographs.

4.0 REQUIRED SUBMITTALS

The Contractor is responsible for the following required submittals:

• Work plans/schedules;

• Warranty documents.

The Contractor shall, prior to start of work, submit two (2) copies of all submittals as required above to the BLM Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) that shows the characteristics of a product, and/or explains its operation, for each of the submittals listed above. Approval will be made within five (5) business days of receipt of each submittal.

5.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

I. QUANTITIES: The Contractor shall be responsible for all the requirements of this project.

The Contractor shall accomplish a site survey to verify existing site conditions and to obtain all required site measurements and information.

II. REGULATIONS: The Contractor shall follow all applicable regulations and directives

(as specifically identified at the pre-service meeting if needed) that pertain to safety, security, fire, traffic and personnel clearances to accomplish contract project work.

III. SAFETY: The Contractor shall abide by all local, state, and federal regulations while on site, and shall review all applicable safety regulations before beginning work. The

Contractor shall provide as a minimum, signs, barriers, and/or caution tape as a safety precaution around the work areas.

IV. WORK HOURS: The Contractor shall accomplish project work during normal business duty days Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 4:30pm unless other arrangements have been made between the contractor and the BLM COR. Specific working hours will be discussed during the project site visit or pre- service meeting.

V. MONITORING: The Contractor’s work on-site will be monitored by the BLM and representatives of the Timbisha Shoshone Tribe.

VI. PERFORMANCE: The performance time for this contract shall be forty-five (45) days from the date of award.

VII. CHANGE ORDERS: Any changes to this statement of work must be requested in writing and made through the BLM Contracting Officer.

VIII. PROJECT SITE ACCESS: The government reserves the right to exclude or remove from the site any employee of the Contractor or subcontractor whom the BLM Contracting

Officer’s Representative deems incompetent, careless, insubordinate, or otherwise objectionable or who’s continued employment on the work site is deemed by the COR to be contrary to the public interests. The Contractor shall provide access to adjacent areas and shall minimize the disruption of services and normal activities and shall coordinate traffic control management to minimize disruption. The Contractor’s equipment and materials may be stored on the job site only with prior approval and coordination with the

BLM COR.

IX. DAMAGES: The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to government property that may result. All repairs of damage during the course of the contract will be at the

Contractor’s own expense.

X. WARRANTY: The Contractor shall provide a minimum one year written warranty to cover any deficiencies and failures as a result of poor workmanship and or project material defects. The Contractor shall correct any deficiencies and failures at the Contractor’s own expense. All work shall be inspected and accepted by the BLM COR. The work area shall be inspected for workmanship, completeness, and cleanliness.

XI. SCHEDULE: The Contractor shall provide an accurate and acceptable work plan

(schedule) that will include number of days to complete each item on the statement of work.

The Contractor shall coordinate with the BLM COR prior to start of work and maintain communications throughout the life of the project to ensure mission is not affected.

6.0 PRODUCTS AND EXECUTION:

The Contractor shall provide project materials that are new and project materials shall be properly stored and protected from damage. Project materials shall meet all applicable specifications, standards and codes. Additionally, the contractor shall accomplish all work in accordance with the manufacturer’s published specifications and installation instructions.

All of the tasks and materials covered by the SOW must be in compliance with all applicable

Secretary of the Interior Standards for the treatment of historic properties.

7.0 CONTRACT POINT OF CONTACT

The primary on site point of contact for this project is the BLM COR. Please contact this individual to arrange entrance to the work area and to coordinate the work schedule. The Contractor shall be given approval for site access from the primary on site point of contact.