A06_-_140L1723Q0012-Specifications_and_Map.pdf

Description/Specifications/Work Statement

Fortification well

88 WELL

1. GENERAL:

1.1 The Government is acquiring services to drill / bore a water well on Federal lands. The completion of the proposed well will help maintain reliable waters for wildlife and livestock. And to allow proper management of the allotment, and appropriately disperse livestock.

1. 2 Statement of Work: Furnish labor, equipment, supplies and materials to drill and case a water well for livestock and wildlife purposes. Construction of the well includes the drilling of the bore hole, providing casing, well screen, gravel pack, well seal, disinfection, pump with submersible electrical cable, drop pipe with elbow at surface, test for yield. Installation of pipeline, storage tank and troughs etc. will be provided at a later date by the permittee or other cooperative agency.

1.3 Locations:

88 Well is approximately 30 miles northwest of Craig.

Colorado, 6th Principal Meridian. T11N, R93W, Sec:27

Fortification Well is approximately 20 miles northwest of Craig.

Colorado, 6th Principal Meridian. T9N, R91W, Sec:4

1.4 Access to the Work: Access to the work sites shall be provided by and at the contractor’s expense.

Public or private roads damaged by the contractor shall be restored, at the contractor’s expense, to the same condition they were in at the commencement of work. Project is accessible from Moffat County and BLM roads.

1.5 Environmental conditions: Clean up all Contractor generated litter and dispose of at an approved sanitary landfill.

1.6 Contract duration: Upon contract award and notice to proceed work must be completed within 120 days. Work can not begin until after 7/15/2023 for Greater Sage Grouse mitigation.

1.7 Site Visit: To be determined.

2. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS:

2.1 The contractor will furnish all equipment, fuel, and personnel necessary to accomplish the specific tasks described below.

2.2 Security of Materials

2.2.a The Contractor may leave its equipment and Government-furnished property at the work site. The

Contractor shall be responsible for the Contractor's equipment and Government-furnished property if it should be lost, stolen or damaged.

2.3 Noxious Weeds

2.3.a Ensure that all equipment is cleaned off prior to operating on Government lands. Remove all dirt, grease, and plant parts that carry noxious weed seeds or vegetative parts. In addition, if equipment is found operating in a noxious weed area, the equipment must be cleaned before leaving project or moving to another area in location identified by COR.

2.4 Personal Protective Equipment

2.4.a The contractor will train in the safe operation and use of equipment to all workers using such equipment.

2.4.b Occupation Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) standards for personal protective equipment shall be followed.

2.4.c Personal protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards or processes encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body.

2.4.d Defective or damaged personal protective equipment shall not be used.

2.5 Temporary Work Camps

The contractor or his employees, upon documented permission from the COR/PI, may establish temporary work camps on public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management. Camps shall be kept tidy and free of refuse. These camps may consist of mobile trailers, pickup campers, tent trailers, and tents. The contractor will be required to rehabilitate the camping to the satisfaction of the COR/PI.

Camps are subject to all fire restrictions placed by state, county, or federal authorities. The contractor must remain considerate of noise levels to nearby landowners throughout the contract period.

3. BLM WILL FURNISH OR PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:

3.1 Provide detailed maps of the area and an on-site orientation of the project area.

3.2 Conduct on-site inspections by the PI/COR.

4. SPECIFIC TASKS:

4.1 Fire Prevention and Liability

4.1.a The Contractor may be held liable for all operator fire starts. All applicable state and local fire prevention laws must be followed by the Contractor, unless written direction is provided by the

Contracting Officer.

4.1.b Contractor at a minimum must:

• Operate all internal and external combustion engines on federally managed lands per 36 CFR 261.52, which requires all such engines to be equipped with a qualified spark arrester that is maintained and not modified. Spark Arresters: Shall meet current U.S. Forest Service Standard Spark Arrester Guidelines.

• Carry shovels, water, and fire extinguishers that are rated at a minimum as ABC - 10 pound on all equipment and vehicles.

• Have means of communications with Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Project

Inspector (PI).

• Initiate fire suppression actions in the work area to prevent fire spread to or on federally administered lands.

• Notify the appropriate dispatch center or 911 immediately of the location and status of any unplanned ignition.

• Notify the COR and Contracting Officer immediately of the incident.

5. GOVERNMENT INSPECTIONS:

5.1 The Government will make periodic inspections as a basis for payments and recommendations for adjustments