A04_Turtle_Cove_Sand_Statement_of_Work.pdf
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- 140FS326Q0149
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This is a Statement of Work (SOW) for coarse sand procurement and delivery to Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge in Oceanville, New Jersey.
The U.S. Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service requires procurement, transportation, and stockpiling of 1,200 U.S. tons of high-quality coarse sand for beach replenishment and wildlife habitat restoration. The coarse sand must be clean and free of organic matter, clay lumps, silt, and debris, with at least 70% coarse to very coarse sand (0.5-2.0 mm grain size) and minimal fine or very fine grain sizes below 0.25 mm. Material may be damp but not water-saturated at weighing. The Contractor must provide material submittals and sieve analysis reports prior to delivery, with the Owner retaining the right to conduct independent soil and material testing. All deliveries require certified weight tickets (weighmaster certificates) for official acceptance. Deliveries must occur between 7:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays, at 800 Great Creek Road, Oceanville, Galloway, New Jersey 08231, with specific dumping at Wildlife Drive near Turtle Cove beach (GPS coordinates: Latitude 39.456489, Longitude -74.429592). The anticipated start date is September 1, 2026, with a minimum of 600 tons required by September 11, 2026, and all 1,200 tons due by September 25, 2026. Contractors must provide 48-hour advance notice of deliveries and are responsible for equipment, trucking, material compliance, accurate documentation, and cleanup of spilled debris. Bidders must quote both the total cost for 1,200 tons and the cost for additional tonnage if the contract expands.
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United States Department of the Interior
FWS EDWIN B. FORSYTHE NWR
800 Great Creek Road, Oceanville
Galloway, NJ 08231
STATEMENT OF WORK
COARSE SAND FOR BEACH REPLENISHMENT
1. Project Objective
The objective of this project is to procure, transport, and stockpile 1,200 tons of high-quality coarse sand for reconstructing a coarse sand beach for use as wildlife habitat by horseshoe crabs, shorebirds, and other wildlife at Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (the Refuge) in Oceanville, Galloway Township, Atlantic County, New Jersey.
2. Scope of Work
The Contractor shall furnish all necessary labor, equipment, and transportation to excavate, screen, load, haul, and dump the material.
• Total Quantity: 1,200 U.S. tons.
• Material Specifications: The coarse sand must be clean and free of organic matter, clay lumps, silt, and debris. The sand will be at least 70% coarse to very coarse sand (0.5-2.0 mm) with minimal fine or very fine grain sizes (below 0.25 mm). The sand may be damp but should not be saturated with water at the time of weighing.
• Sampling & Quality Control: The Contractor shall provide material submittals and sieve analysis reports prior to delivery. The Owner reserves the right to take independent soil and material tests at the time of delivery.
3. Deliverables
• Material Delivery: Delivery of the coarse sand to the specified location in dump trucks, and dumped in the specified area.
• Delivery Tickets: The Contractor shall provide certified weight tickets (e.g., weighmaster certificates) for each delivery load. Deliverables will not be officially accepted without these tickets.
4. Location and Logistics
• Project/Delivery Site: Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge.
• Delivery Address: 800 Great Creek Road, Oceanville, Galloway, New Jersey, 08231.
• Specific Dumping Location: On the Wildlife Drive in a specified and flagged area adjacent to Turtle Cove beach close to the South Dike observation tower, approximately 1.38 miles past the refuge office. Approximate GPS coordinates are Latitude 39.456489, Longitude -74.429592. The road to the dumping site is packed gravel suitable for standard dump trucks. There is a turn around area close to the dump site.
• Hours of Operation: Deliveries shall be made between 7:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays.
• Site Access: The Contractor will coordinate with the onsite maintenance professional or other designated refuge staff to determine exact dump sites and manage site dump truck deliveries.
5. Timeline and Schedule
• Anticipated Start Date: September 1, 2026
• Completion Deadline: A minimum of 600 tons of coarse sand must be delivered by September 11, 2026. Ideally, the remaining tonnage of sand will be delivered September 14 to September 18, 2026. All 1,200 tons must be delivered by September 25, 2026.
• Notice of Delivery: The Contractor must advise the site representative at least 48 hours prior to initiating any deliveries.
6. Roles and Responsibilities
• Contractor Responsibilities: Provide guaranteed equipment and trucking, ensure the material meets specifications, provide accurate weigh tickets, and clean up any spilled debris or chemicals along the haul routes or at the dump site.
• Refuge Responsibilities: Designate exact dumping zones, verify delivery tickets, and provide authorized personnel to sign off on received loads.
8. Acceptance Criteria
All materials will be inspected at the time of delivery. Deliverables will be formally accepted after the refuge’s representative verifies:
1. The total delivered tonnage matches the scale tickets.
2. The material is confirmed to be coarse sand free of contamination.
3. The Contractor has complied with all delivery site rules and schedules.
9. Bids
Bidders should provide quotes for:
1. The cost to provide 1,200 U.S. tons of coarse sand to the refuge location as described above, and
2. The cost to provide additional tons of coarse sand if the contract is expanded.
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