Summary of Work.pdf

Dry Canyon Rehabilitation Sacramento Ranger District

Lincoln National Forest

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A Dry Canyon Recreation Area is located on US 82 between Alamogordo NM and High Rolls Mountain Park on the Sacramento Ranger District. The site can be reached by taking US 82 from US 54 east for approximately 5.6 miles. It is located on the right side of the road.

B The project consists of performing light maintenance to a recreation area known for this purpose as the “Dry Canyon Rehabilitation”. Contractor shall furnish all plant, labor, materials, transportation, services, and equipment to perform all work as described on the plans and in the specifications. The work includes but is not limited to the following:

1. Remove structures and obstructions:

a. Clearing and grubbing.

b. Entry gate.

c. Water tank demolition and removal.

d. Cleanup and disposal of trash and debris as described on Sheet S6.

2. Roadway excavation and reconditioning.

a. Provide and install one 24”, 16’ culvert.

b. Construct 6 grade ditches with leadoff ditches.

3. Haul, process and place crushed aggregate.

4. Placement of ‘Traffic Management Signs’.

5. Construct and install entry gate with signs.

6. Construct and place barriers:

a. Transport and place barrier boulders.

1) Boulders are on site and government furnished.

2) Fracturing of existing boulders may be required to produce sufficient number of units required for the project.

b. Fabricate and install concrete filled pipe bollards.

1.2 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS

A The specifications establish the construction procedures and materials to be employed throughout. All work shall be completed in accordance with these specifications and project drawings.

B The Government retains the right to reject any component or system that in its opinion is not fully comparable to that specified herein.

1.3 UTILITY SERVICES

A Water for soil compaction and other general construction requirements is not available at the project location.

B The contractor must provide sanitary facilities for employees at the job site.

1. Placement of sanitary facility will be approved by the COR.

1.4 ACCESS

A The Contractor will not be allowed to close the campground to public vehicular traffic during the contract period.

B The general public will have access to the nearby trails thus the contractor shall comply with Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). Barricades & Warning Signs: Comply with standards and code requirements for erection of structurally adequate barricades. Paint with appropriate colors, graphics, and warning signs to inform the public of the hazard being protected against.

1.5 MEALS AND LODGING

A Meals and lodging are commercially available within 8 miles of the construction site. The City of Alamogordo is a full-service community. Meals or lodging will not be available at Forest Service facilities. Camping will not be permitted on project site.

1.6 CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION

A No dumping of waste products of any type will be permitted. All waste shall be transported to an approved sanitary landfill disposal.

B There are no fenced or gated areas available at the job site. Materials for construction and equipment may be stockpiled and staged at the project site in an area designated by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall be responsible for the protection of all equipment and supplies intended for use in the project. The Contractor shall be responsible for the costs related to such protection.

C The Contractor shall take precautions to protect all work during construction period.

D The Contractor is responsible for safeguarding the public and employees from construction operations.

1.7 CONSTRUCTION LIMITS

A All construction activities shall be restricted to 5-foot limit beyond the edge of the road and parking areas. Construction activity, for the placement of the bollards and boulders, will not extend beyond 5 foot from the work areas shown on plans.

1.8 CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE

A The project shall be completed within the time frame established by the terms of this contract.

B Depending on conditions, normal fire restrictions may apply to activities associated with this project.

1.9 CLEANUP AND DISPOSAL SITES:

A The Contractor shall keep the work site and staging areas free from accumulation of waste material and rubbish during the contract. The work site shall be cleaned daily. All items and material designated for removal without salvage shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the project and disposed of in an environmentally suitable disposal site in accordance with all appropriate state, federal and local laws and regulations.

B The Contractor will be responsible for the containment of trash accumulated during the construction of the project. The contractor will retrieve any construction debris that is blown from the containment receptacle.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 DELIVERY OF MATERIALS

A. Contractor is responsible for materials and delivery. Federal offices shall not be points of delivery for material other than material furnished by the government, unless prior written approval is given. In no case shall Forest Service employees be designated as recipients of Contractor's materials.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PROJECT SITE

A. The Contractor shall notify the CO at least one week prior to mobilizing to each site and 30 days before delivery of structures to each site.

PART 4 - MEASUREMENT & PAYMENT

4.1 MEASUREMENT

A. The work specified herein will not be measured for payment.

4.2 PAYMENT

A. This work shall be considered incidental to other pay items in this contract and direct separate payment shall not be made.

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