Backhoe Rental SOW.docx

Statement of Work for Backhoe Rental Tractor/backhoe type of equipment is requested for support of work crews on San Bernardino National Forest. The requirements for this equipment are as follows.

Period of Operation: This equipment is to be available for support work at intermittent times from April 15 to Sept 30, or until all funds are completed. The work period will be arranged in advance with the operator owner. The working period will be at least one or two day’s operation at each site when the crews need heavy equipment. These periods will be arranged with the owner/operator up to two weeks in advance. Flexibility from both Forest Service and Owner/Operator will be expected.

Location of Operations: There are two to be 2 areas of major operation –the North and South Zone on the San Bernardino N.F.. All locations are developed recreation sites reached by road. Sites and duration roughly estimated are proposed to be worked as follows:

North Zone: Front Country Ranger District &Mountaintop Ranger District

· Middle Fork Day Use & Trailhead & Apple White CG (Lytle Creek area) - 1 day each.

· Lost Lake Fishing Area – 2 days

· Falls Picnic Area – 1 day

· Big Bear Discovery Center – 1 day

· Hanna Flat CG – 1 day

· Dogwood Campground – 15 days South Zone: San Jacinto Ranger District

· Dark Canyon – Fern Basin – Marion Mt. Campgrounds. – 1-2 days each (near Idyllwild)

· Pinyon & Ribbonwood Campgrounds & Santa Rosa Dispersed Area – 6 days total (Note: Santa Rosa Dispersed Area is at the end of a 10 mi. low speed, one lane native soil road.)

Equipment Requirements: Backhoe must be capable for:

· Manipulating large boulders (3-15 cu. ft.) either by rolling or lifting to create barriers.

· Excavating soil areas by cut/fill to create level pads – crews will build 1-4 ft retaining walls – earth fill to be shaped around these walls.

· Move pallets or quantities of landscape block to retaining wall construction.

Tractor must have:

1. Fork lift attachment capable of moving pallets.

2. Backhoe attachment capable of moving rocks up to 15 cu ft as well as able to dig and scoop.

3. Front loader attachment capable of moving rocks and soil.

4. Trailer w/hauler suitable for rough road travel up mountain roads.

Operator Must:

1. Obtain and/or maintain sufficient licensing, certification, and insurance to reliably perform the work required and to indemnify the Government against all liability caused by operator error or equipment failure.

2. Comply with all state and county equipment operator requirements.

3. Have sufficient experience to recognize hazards and possibility of underground utilities and be able to request inspection by Blue Stake services if there is any question.

4. Operate safely in close environments near rocks, trees, and other obstacles/features.

5. Demonstrate operational dexterity and background/mindset to operate equipment to smooth ground surface, restore area disturbed by equipment, perform with minimal disturbance in natural undisturbed area, and keep disturbance footprint to minimal area.

6. Demonstrate ability to communicate clearly in English.

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