Attachment 1 - Specifications.pdf

Statement of Work:

Thompson Loop Trail (TR152), Mouse Branch Trail (152A), Thompson Connector (TR152B), Tsali Left Loop (TR38A), Tsali Right Loop (TR38)

Location: These trails are located on NC 28, approximately 5 miles north-west of the intersection with US 19/74 on Fontana Lake (Cheoah Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest).

Work to be performed: Maintenance is to be performed on 27.8 miles of existing single-track mountain biking and equestrian trails to bring them up to current USDA Forest Service trail standards.

Work is limited to only the single-track portions of trail. Portions of trail that coincide with forest system roads are not part of the work and are not included in the contract. Below, total miles of each trail and the length of trail requiring work under this contract are given.

• Thompson Loop Trail (TR152) is a 6.5 mile, Class 3 pack and saddle trail managed for horse and bike. Maintenance is to be performed on 4.7 miles of this trail.

• Mouse Branch Trail (TR152A) is an 8.3 mile Class 3 pack and saddle trail managed for horse and bike. Maintenance is to be performed on 5.3 miles of this trail.

• Thompson Connector (TR152B) is a 0.8 mile Class 3 pack and saddle trail managed for horse and bike. Maintenance is to be performed on the entire 0.8 miles of this trail.

• Tsali Left Loop (TR38A) is an 8.8 mile, Class 3 pack and saddle trail managed for horse and bike. Maintenance is to be performed on 7.9 miles of this trail.

• Tsali Right Loop (TR38) is a 13.8 mile, Class 3 pack and saddle trail managed for horse and bike. Maintenance is to be performed on 9.1 miles of this trail.

Work will include, but may not be limited to, restoration of the trail tread, cleaning/restoring/installing grade dips, de-berming, out-sloping, and restoring positive drainage; brushing vegetation along the trail to allow adequate clearance, logging out, and felling/removal hazardous trees. All ground disturbing work activities are restricted to the current trail-way, approximately 8 feet wide. Rock and soil can be moved and utilized within this corridor, but not outside it. The contractor should verify needed materials prior to bid. All imported material is at the contractor’s cost and should be included in bid.

Specifications:

All trail maintenance, restoration, construction and reconstruction required under this contract must be done in accordance with agency standards found in these publications: “Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Trails” (EM-7720-103) and “Standard Drawings for Construction and Maintenance of Trails” (EM-7720-104). These Standard Specifications and Drawings are available in hardcopy booklet form from the Government Printing Office. They are also available via the internet at http://www.fs.fed.us/.ftproot/pub/acad/dev/trails/trails.htm . Visit this website for more information.

These are Class 3 mountain biking / horse trail and must meet the criteria specified in the design parameters unless otherwise specifically noted in the contract documents. Trail Design http://www.fs.fed.us/.ftproot/pub/acad/dev/trails/trails.htm�

Parameters for each designed use type and trail class are included. All work must conform to these Trail Design Parameters and Standard Specifications. Refer to attached or referenced Trail Design Parameters, drawings, and Standard Specifications.

In addition to bringing trails to standard per the Standard Specifications and Drawings, work to be performed includes (but is not limited to):

• The maintenance work must include a minimum of 50 grade reversals (or dips) per mile to ensure proper drainage off the entire length of trail. Existing dips can be utilized if they produce adequate positive drainage off of the trail.

• Dip lengths may be constructed shorter than the 20 ft minimum shown on the drawing when site location does not allow this length. Minimum length can be 12 ft or as approved by COR.

• Trail Work: Restrict ground disturbing work activities to the current trail-way, approximately 8 feet wide. Soil can be moved and utilized within this corridor, but not outside.

• Verify required materials prior to bidding. All imported material is at contractor’s cost and should be included in bid. Material brought in must be approved by the COR or Inspector prior to installation.

• Clearing vegetation along identified trails to a minimum of 8 ft. above the tread and 4 ft.

on each side of centerline on finished trail. Dead or hazardous trees within this clearing area shall be felled; also those hazardous trees over 16 inches in diameter within in 10 ft.

of the centerline of the trail shall also be felled.

• These are Class 3 horse / mountain biking trails and must meet the criteria specified in design parameters. Refer to attached design parameters.

Additionally, contractors shall:

• Review the project sites on the ground prior to submitting a bid.

• Lay out and flag dip locations and structures, except for those already laid out by the

Forest Service. The Forest Service COR or Inspector shall approve lay out prior to ground disturbing work.

• Post temporary trail closure signs when work includes use of heavy equipment, felling trees, or poses a safety risk to users.

• Post signs indicating that ongoing work is part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Signs will be provided by the USDA Forest Service.

• If notified, stop work on all or certain sections of the project due to weather conditions, evidence of archeological sites or sensitive species.

Evaluation Criteria

Award Determination:

This solicitation will result in a firm, fixed price contract. The Government will offer a contract to the Offeror whose proposal results in the best value as determined by the Forest Service.

Evaluation Factors:

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

Cost to the Government is not expected to be the controlling factor in the selection of a contractor for this solicitation. The degree of importance of price as a factor could become greater depending upon the quality of the offers for the other factors evaluated. Non-price factors, when combined, are more important than price. The following factors, listed in descending order of importance, will be used for evaluation of the proposal:

Past Performance Technical Qualifications Management Approach Price

Past Performance The Offeror shall have a demonstrated record of competence in trail maintenance and be able to furnish evidence of past successfully executed mountain biking and equestrian trail projects.

The Offeror will be evaluated on quality of service, customer satisfaction, business relations and timeliness / responsiveness. As a minimum, the Offeror shall submit information on projects of a similar scope, size, geography, and complexity initiated and/or completed within the last five (5) years. Information shall include signed evaluations from at least two previous projects. A contractor with no relevant past performance history may receive a neutral rating for past performance.

Technical Qualifications The Offeror will be evaluated on the technical qualifications of their company and personnel. As a minimum, the Offeror shall submit information on the qualifications of the firm and the individuals on the proposed project team, and the type of equipment available for the project.

Management Approach The Offeror will be evaluated on their management approach to the project. As a minimum, the Offeror shall submit information on the project team, including organization, roles and responsibilities; proposed subcontractor management plan; and proposed project quality control plan. The Offerer will specify which equipment will be used on each trail.

Offerors or their representative must review the project site on the ground before submitting a bid. The Offeror must indicate that the project site has been visited during the bid period by either the Offeror or a representative.

Price The Offeror’s price will be evaluated to determine if it is fair and reasonable. The Offeror’s total price, including bid optional items, will be used for evaluation purposes.

THE AWARD IS BEING CONSIDERED USING A BEST VALUE APPROACH.

FAILURE TO PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION MAY

RESULT IN YOUR OFFER NOT BEING CONSIDERED FOR AWAR