Section C.rtf

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION/WORK STATEMEN

C.1 Description of Work: The work involves brushing 742.95 miles of roads and logging out of fallen trees blocking roads within the Los Padres National Forest. NOTE: Award may be made to one contractor or a combination of more than one contractor on a line by line basis. Award to be based on the best value to the government.

C.2 Project Location: Generally the work will occur within the Los Padres National Forest lands. The work will occur within Monterey , San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Kern Counties. See project location maps for site locations.

Any prospective bidder desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing soon enough to allow a reply to reach all prospective bidders before submission of their bids. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a contract will not be binding.

In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. (See Section L, FAR 52.236-27, SITE VISIT .)

C.3 Price Range [see FAR 36.204]: $1,000,000-5,000,000

C.4 Contract time and estimated start date: Contractor must begin work within 10 days of the effective date of the Notice to Proceed. See Section F for additional information. Contract time will span over 404 calendar days. Estimated start work date would be March 15, 2010

C.5 Restrictions on Work: No work on weekends or holidays without the prior approval of Contracting Officer.

C.6 Worker's Compensation Insurance: The Contractor shall provide evidence of Worker's Compensation Insurance or a written explanation as to why the Contractor is exempt from the requirement. NOTE: The Contractor working alone is not required to carry the insurance.

C.7 Camping and Housing (see also Section H, Camping Permit Compliance): Camping is not permitted in US Forest Service campgrounds. Contractor [ ] will [X] will not be permitted to camp elsewhere on US Forest Service land. Camping on Forest Service land is not a right; permission may be revoked for failure to comply with the terms of the permit.

C.8 Maps: Project Location maps will be provided.

C.9 Drawings and Specifications:

C.9.1 Project Drawings and Specifications: See Section J for attachment of Drawings and Specifications physically incorporated within this solicitation.