Task Order 1__Benton Falls.docx

Task Order 1: Benton Falls Trail General Scope of Work:

Forest Trail 131, Benton Falls Trail, is located in the Cherokee National Forest, Ocoee Ranger District, Polk County, Tennessee. The Benton Falls Trail is comprised of two sections: the first section, which is approximately 1.5 miles, is designed and managed for mountain biking and hiking. The second section, where this work will be performed, is approximately 0.1 miles and is managed as a trail class 3, standard terra trail for hiker/pedestrian use only.

Design Parameters for a Trail Class 3 Hiker/Pedestrian Trail include:

· Design tread width = 24” to 36”

· Target cross slope = 5-10%

· Design surface = less than or equal to 3” maybe common, not continuous

· Design clearing = height 7’ to 8’ and width 18” to 30” uphill & downhill from trail center line

· Design turn = 3’ to 6’

Other Specifications:

· Treated round timbers with a minimum diameter of 8-inches shall be used for side cribbing as part of Item Number 933(03) as shown on drawing 933-3 to match character of existing side cribbing on the trail.

· Stairways shall be constructed uphill from the bottom beginning at a location to be staked near Rock Creek.

· Post and rail and mounted handrail shall be constructed after associated stairways have been constructed and approved by the CO.

Bid Item 1, Benton Falls Trail:

Unit

1-1/2" diameter

Total, Bid Item 1: $__________________

Project Location:

See attached map. The commercially available National Geographic Trails Illustrated Map #781 also identifies Forest Trail 131, Benton Falls Trail, by both trail name and number.

The project is located approximately 15 miles east of Benton, Tennessee at the Chilhowee Recreation Area trailhead parking area on Forest Road 77 B. From the intersection of Highway 411 and 64, drive east on Highway 64 for approximately 7 miles, turning left onto FR 77. Follow FR 77 for 7 more miles to FR 77 B. Turn right onto FR 77 B and follow to Chilhowee Recreation Area trailhead parking area. Map of project attached.

Access to worksite:

Work to be accomplished will be approximately 1.5 miles from the trailhead, therefore, driving access to the worksite will be allowed. Equipment used for access to worksite, as well to maintain and construct trails, shall be sized appropriately so as not to damage to the trail and surroundings. Incidental damage caused to trails or any other natural or man-made feature shall be repaired and/or maintained to pre-existing condition.