Superior National Forest – Tofte-Garage and Cabin Gutters

Superior National Forest Tofte District Garage and Cabin

Gutters Scope of Work (SOW)

Dated: 2026

Background The Tofte Ranger District within the Superior National Forests has a need for new seamless rain gutter installations at 5 buildings at its district office. The purpose of this contract is to install new gutters to disperse roof runoff away from the building foundations.

Photo of Tofte Fire Garage

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.0 Description of Services:

The contractor shall provide all management, supervision, labor, personnel, transportation, materials, equipment, and supplies, except as otherwise specified, necessary to provide services at the Tofte District Office located in Tofte, MN. All work shall be performed in accordance with this statement of work and all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

2.0 Location and Description:

The project is located within the Superior National Forest at the Tofte District Office in Tofte, MN. The Tofte District Office is located at the following addresses:

Tofte Ranger District

7355 W MN-61

Tofte, MN 55615

2.1 Accessibility:

The sites are accessible by paved or gravel driveways and parking lots. The driveway and parking lots are routinely cleared of snow during the winter months.

3.0 Performance Period:

This project is expected to be completed 90 days after the award of the contract.

4.0 Prework Conference:

Prior to commencement of work, the Contracting Officer (CO) or the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) will schedule a meeting with the contractor to discuss the contract terms, work requirements and schedule. At the conference, the Contractor shall designate, in writing, the name and phone number of the Contractor’s on-site representative and their contract responsibilities and authority.

5.0 Contractor Representative:

Provide an onsite contract representative who will oversee the performance of the work specified in this contract. Designate in writing to the CO, the name of the contract representative and an alternate(s) who shall have the authority to authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. Notify the CO/COR at least 10 work days in advance of any subsequent change of personnel in this position. Replacement personnel shall have the same level or better experience as the person being replaced.

6.0 Government-Furnished Items:

Not applicable- Contractor shall be responsible for all materials, supplies and services.

7.0 Hours of Operation:

The contractor may work Monday-Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

8.0 Federal Holidays:

No work shall be performed on a Federal holiday.

9.0 Bio-Based Cleaning Products:

Not applicable

10.0 Qualifications Of Contractor Or Employees:

The Contractor and his/her employees shall be capable and experienced in the type of work mentioned below in section 14.0 Tasks. The on-site supervisor shall have experience and demonstrated ability in the tasks mentioned in section 14.0 Tasks. The Contractor shall provide a list of employees authorized to work under this contract.

11.0 Safety and General Requirements:

11.1 Safety

The Contractor shall comply with all Federal and State safety requirements for the type of work to be performed. Refer to the Occupation Safety and Health Standards (OSHA) for details of these and other safety requirements.

11.2 General

The Contractor shall take all precautions necessary to minimize and restore all construction impacts. All existing work and conditions impacted or modified by the contractor shall be replaced with like kind at the contractor’s expense.

11.2.1 Damages

All cutting, patching and repairs on systems shall be coordinated with COR at the weekly construction meeting in advance of the work. The Contractor is responsible to fix, and repair affected areas on un-approved work to the original condition or better.

11.2.2 Housekeeping

Keep project neat, orderly, and in a safe condition at all times. At the end of the work week a more thorough cleanup and policing shall be performed. All debris shall be removed and properly disposed.

11.2.3 Smoking

Smoking inside Forest Service buildings is prohibited, cigarette butts shall not be discarded on the ground.

12.0 Work Items:

SPECIAL NOTE: MANY OF THESE BUILDINGS ARE CONSIDERED HISTORIC

STRUCTURES. THE COLOR OF THE GUTTERS MUST MATCH THE COLOR OF THE

BUILDINGS AS CLOSELY AS POSSIBLE.

Tofte District:

Work shall consist of installing new seamless oxford brown-colored gutters on 5 district buildings. All downspouts shall be supplied and fitted with extensions to extend water at least 10ft from the building.

District Office: 30 L.F. with downspout

Bunkhouse #1: 68 L.F with downspouts, splash shields on valleys Bunkhouse #2: 93 L.F with downspouts, splash shields on valleys

Ranger Dwelling: 96 L.F with downspouts Fire Garage: 147 L.F. with downspouts, splash shields on valleys

Seamless gutters are to be installed with all endcaps, supports, downspouts, and all associated hardware.

Gutter Specifications:

• 5” aluminum seamless gutters 0.032 thickness

• Gutter supports shall be installed at no more than 24” on center

• Slope gutters evenly to downspouts with slope no less than 1” in 40’

• Provide end caps at gutter ends and seal watertight per manufacturer's instructions

• Install and seal watertight outlet tubes at all downspout locations

Downspout Specifications:

• Downspouts to be 3”x4”

• Install downspouts, provide elbows and offsets, and secure downspouts to wall construction using downspout supports that are spaced per manufacturer's requirements. Maximum distance of downspout supports from top, or bottom of downspout shall be 2 feet.

13.0 Submittals

• Product Data: Submit manufacturer's current technical literature for each type of product being used.

• Select color chart for selection by CO or COR.

14.0 Tasks:

Costs associated with preparation, materials, clean-up, and disposal shall be included in the following tasks.

T1: Install new seamless gutters and accessories on 5 Tofte District buildings.

14.0 Payment and Site Visit

Payment:

The quantities shall be paid for as lump sum quantities or by other methods of measure as listed in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS. Such payment shall be considered full compensation for constructing the complete project in accordance with the plans and specifications. Invoices must be inputted into the IPP System.

Additional Documents required to be prior to final invoice processing are:

Certified Payroll

Contract Release Form

Final payment will not be processed until both documents have been received by the CO.

Site Visit:

A site visit is highly recommended and can be arranged by contacting:

James Anderson 1393 Highway 169 Ely, MN 55731 Office:218-365-2044 Cell: 218-504-9506 James.b.anderson@usda.gov mailto:James.b.anderson@usda.gov

Photos

Tofte Bunkhouse #1 Front Tofte Bunkhouse #1 Back

Tofte Bunkhouse #2 Front Tofte Bunkhouse #2 Back

Tofte Ranger Dwelling Front Tofte Ranger Dwelling Back

Tofte Fire Garage Front Tofte Fire Garage Back