Amended_AG-8191-S-16-0005.docx

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

Prescott National Forest Mingus Work Center and Fire Center Rappel Tower Demolition

1.0 INTRODUCTION

This project consists of providing all materials, equipment, labor, transportation and incidentals to demolish two buildings at Mingus Work Center and one rappel tower at Prescott Fire Center. The work includes site demolition of buildings (including concrete pads and footings) and site features (chain link fencing, propane tank, campground grill, sidewalks and landscaping features), removal and proper disposal of water tank and aboveground connections, disconnecting and capping of all site utilities, removal and proper disposal of septic tank, disconnecting and capping of lines to leachfield, proper disposal of all debris and restoration of site to natural grade.

It is the responsibility of the Contractor to verify the information contained within this statement of work and to field verify conditions at the site for work to be performed.

2.0 BACKGROUND

There are two building onsite at the Mingus Work Center – the ready room building and the shop building. The ready room building was constructed in 1957. The shop building was constructed in 1986 on a concrete slab. Currently, all the buildings are vacant and not in use.

The ready building was primarily used for crew quarters, storage and shop. It is approximately 1660 square feet. The building is wood-constructed with flat rolled asphalt roofing. The exterior is masonry and has aluminum doors and window trims. The building has a firewall separating the living space from the shop area. The building has a gas furnace located in the shop for heating. There is electrical and telecommunications service. There is an existing 1000 gallon septic tank and leachfield, an existing 3000 gallon water tank with pressure tank and an existing propane tank. The building has service connections to water (well at Mingus Campground) that was never put in service.

The shop building is approximately 324 square feet. It is pre-fabricated metal building on a concrete slab. It has electrical service. There is also a concrete apron in front of the metal building as well as on back side of ready building.

The Prescott Fire Center has a rappel tower onside that was constructed in 1992. It is approximately 260 square feet at approximately 25’-11” in height. The building is steel frame constructed with CMU walls and a metal steel grating platform and metal railing at rooftop.

3.0 LOCATION

Mingus Work Center: is on the Verde Ranger District, Yavapai County, Arizona. It is located in Section 02, Township 15N, Range 02E in the Mingus Recreation Area. From Phoenix, take I-17 north to Flagstaff. Take Exit 262 onto Highway 69 towards Prescott for approximately 20 miles. Take a right onto Fain Rd towards Prescott/Chino Valley. Take a right at intersection onto Highway 89A towards Jerome. After approximately 12 miles, turn right onto Forest Service Road 104 at Mingus Summit. After approximately 2.5 miles, make a slight left past the toilet building and scenic view and continue on the road up the hill. The Mingus Work Center will be ½ mile up the road on the left side. It will be adjacent to a communications site (privately owned).

Prescott Fire Center is located on the Prescott National Forest north of Prescott within Yavapai County, Arizona. The address is 2400 Melville Rd, Prescott AZ. The site is next to the Prescott airport. From Phoenix, take I-17 north to Flagstaff. Take Exit 262 onto Highway 69 towards Prescott for approximately 42 miles. Take a right onto Fain Rd towards Prescott/Chino Valley. Fain Rd becomes AZ-89A. After approximately 13 miles, take Larry Caldwell exit. Turn right towards golf course then another right onto Larry Caldwell (which becomes Wilkenson Dr). After 1.8 miles, turn right onto Melville Dr. The Prescott Fire Center will be ½ mile down Melville on the left side of the road.

4.0 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

All work shall be performed in a workman like manner, to the quality and standard of the industry.

The contractor is required to pay wages according to Davis Bacon Act labor rates.

Bonding is required when the contract price exceeds $25,000.

An Asbestos NESHAP Notification/Permit Activity Application for Demolition Activities must be filed with Arizona Department of Environmental Quality prior to commencement of work at all sites (See Section 5.0)

5.0 BID SUBMITTALS

The contractor shall submit the requested information below with their bid package.

a. Record of experience qualifying the firm as a specialist in asbestos abatement shall be submitted with the bid. As a minimum, this shall include documentation of successful performance in asbestos removal including the name and address of the purchaser of the service, location of work performed, and a record of air monitoring as required by 29 CFR 1910.1001.

b. The contractor and their employees shall be licensed to remove asbestos material as required by the State.

6.0 EPA NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (NESHAP)

The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, testing, supervision and incidentals necessary to perform work of sampling and testing where applicable in accordance to Federal, State and local environmental laws and regulations laws, demolition, removal and disposal of building structures that appear to contain lead-based paint and asbestos containing material. The contractor shall show proof of certification in compliance by EPA to engage in lead-based paint and asbestos removal activities as per 40 CFR 745.225, 226 & 227. The contractor shall comply with the Federal Regulatory Agencies: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Housing and Urban Development Agency (HUD), U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). They shall also comply with local and State laws, regulation and regulatory agencies; and Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ). All State Historical Preservation Officer (SHPO) work has been completed by the Forest Service.

7.0 SEPTIC TANK CLOSURE

Please refer to Specification 02111 SEPTIC TANK CLOSURE and Arizona Revised Statues R18-9-A309(D) for closure requirements for the septic tank at Mingus Work Center. Please remove and properly dispose of leachfield components and connections between Ready Building, septic tank and leachfield. The Government shall notify ADEQ of septic tank closure.

For reference, Arizona Revised Statues R18-9-A309(D) can be found on the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality website: http://apps.azsos.gov/public_services/Title_18/18-09.pdf.

8.0 ASBESTOS REMEDIATION

Please refer to Specification 028200 ASBESTOS MATERIAL REMEDIATION for removing asbestos-containing materials in the Ready Room building at Mingus Work Center.

9.0 WORK SCHEDULE

The contractor shall complete all work within 45 calendar days. Contract time may be suspended if winter weather conditions prevent work. The contractor shall notify the COR three (3) days prior to starting work at the site.

10.0 SPECIFICATIONS, PHOTOS AND SKETCH

List of Specifications

Photographs of buildings and site