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MCFO MATTHEWS RECREATION AREA TRAIL REPAIR

PROJECT NARRATIVE

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Miles City Field Office (MCFO) has a need for repairs to the existing Matthews Recreation Area located on Tusler Rd, Miles City, MT 59301. 9 miles northeast of Miles City at Latitude & Longitude: 46°30'06.0"N, 105°44'03.1"W.

The Base Bid for this contract includes: 1) installation of 111 ft of new concrete trail, 2) removal of 2 picnic tables, 3) installation of 3 government furnished picnic tables, and 4) installation of 1 ADA parking space.

The Additive A Bid for this contract includes: 5) removal of the existing 418 ft of concrete trail, and 6) replacement of 418 ft concrete trail.

Work Narrative

1) Installation of 111 ft of new concrete trail shall connect the existing trail system together. The alignment shall be marked in the field by the BLM. The new trail alignment shall be topsoiled, and then graded by the Contractor. Slopes shall adhere to ADA requirements. Keep slopes per the details in the drawings and grade the alignment as needed to meet these slopes. Remove any abrupt changes in elevation. The Contractor shall place crushed aggregate base and compact in preparation of concrete placement. The Contractor shall set forms and rebar, then place concrete for the new trail. Tie the new concrete trail into the begin and end of concrete, whether new or existing depends on Additive A.

2) 2 picnic tables as shown on the drawings shall be removed by the contractor and properly disposed.

3) The Contractor shall prepare the 2 locations where picnic tables were removed plus 1 more new location. The concrete picnic tables shall be furnished by the BLM and stored on-site at the start of the project.

The concrete picnic tables have attached concrete bases. Preparation to include any grading, leveling, and adding crushed aggregate base for the new picnic tables. The Contractor shall install 3 new picnic tables furnished by the BLM. The Contractor shall have the ability to move the picnic tables without damage from the on-site staging storage area.

4) The ADA parking space shall be located inside of the existing graveled parking area. The Contractor shall prepare the location for installation of 1 ADA parking space. Preparation to include any grading, leveling, and adding crushed aggregate base for the ADA parking space. The Contractor shall set forms, rebar, and U-channel post for ADA sign, then place concrete for the ADA parking space.

Slopes shall adhere to ADA requirements. Keep slopes per the details in the drawings. The concrete shall be tied into the existing trail on 1 side requiring ≤1 cu yd of concrete to properly match the slightly curved trail. The Contractor shall paint ADA paint markings per the drawing, specifications and manufacturer specifications. Allow for proper cure time of concrete prior to applying marking paint. Fasten the ADA parking sign to the U channel post a minimum of 60” from concrete surface.

5) Additive A. The 418 ft of existing concrete trail is currently below grade in locations from flooding in the area and cleaning off the trail to the sides. The Contractor shall remove the existing concrete for the 418 ft.

MCFO MATTHEWS RECREATION AREA TRAIL REPAIR

PROJECT NARRATIVE

6) Additive A. Replace 418 ft of concrete trail. The alignment shall follow the existing alignment with a maximum of 5’ offset in locations in order to properly contour to the existing grades. The trail alignment shall be topsoiled, and then graded by the Contractor. Slopes shall adhere to ADA requirements. Keep slopes per the details in the drawings and grade the alignment as needed to meet these slopes. Remove any abrupt changes in elevation. The Contractor shall prepare the subgrade and add crushed aggregate base material for the installation of the concrete trail replacement. Use aggregate base material under concrete in all locations. Excavated fill soils shall be used in adjacent locations or imported fill material shall be used. Quantities provided in the drawings assume all fill material to be crushed aggregate base, the Contractor may substitute crushed aggregate base for other approved fill for areas adjacent to the concrete trail.

Contract Officer Representative shall review and approve all other fill material prior to use. Preparation to include any grading, leveling, and adding crushed aggregate base for the replacement concrete trail.

The Contractor shall set forms and rebar, then place concrete for the replacement trail. Tie the replacement concrete trail into the begin and end of concrete.

General

All details in this Statement of Work shall be completed per the drawings and specifications. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining the necessary proctor lab test results for compaction of the crushed aggregate base material. The BLM Representative shall perform moisture-density tests as needed to ensure compliance with this requirement. The Contractor shall make arrangements for a certified, independent testing laboratory to verify the quality of the concrete placed. Final reclamation, contouring and seeding shall be the Contractor’s responsibility in all locations and for any damaged, equipment compacted or rutted areas.

The work described in this contract covers all trades, services, and materials necessary to complete the Project. All work shall be completed to the most stringent applicable Federal, State, and local governing regulations. In case of difference between Statement of Work, drawings and specifications, the specifications shall govern.