Attach J.2 SOW_Specifications Signed.pdf

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Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

EAST CREEK CAMPGROUND FENCING PROJECT

HUMBOLDT-TOIYABE NF

ELY RANGER DISTRICT

WHITE PINE COUNTY, NV

RECOMMENDED BY:

Jose Noriega DATE Ely District Ranger

APPROVED BY:

Kevin Wilmot DATE Forest Engineer

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1.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

A. The intent of this project is to replace and extend an existing barbwire fence line bordering East Creek Campground in Ely Ranger District.

B. This project includes the removal of about 3,237 feet of existing barbwire fence as a lump sum. 5,237 feet of new barbwire fence are to be installed including one 12-foot wire gate over a cattleguard on the east side of East Creek Campground. All brace and anchor posts are to be schedule-40, galvanized steel except for wood posts along the wire gate. The location of the new fence line will be staked in the field by the COR prior to the start of construction. Clearing of vegetation is allowed only as needed to ensure straight fence runs not deviating more than 12-inches from a straight line between braces.

C. Work shall be performed in accordance with specifications and drawings in the plan sheets, followed by the ‘Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP-14).’

1.2 PROJECT LOCATION

A. From Ely, NV head north on US-93 for 16.1 miles. Turn right onto State Hwy 486 and turn left in 3.4 miles. In 0.6 miles, turn right onto NF-564. Arrive at East Creek Campground in 3.1 miles. Total drivetime is about 40 minutes from Ely, NV.

1.3 SITE INFORMATION AND LIMITATIONS

A. East Creek Campground is to remain open to the public during construction.

B. Crews are permitted to camp at East Creek Campground at specified campsites dependent on approval from the Ely District Ranger.

C. Utilities are not available at the site for construction purposes.

1.4 TRAFFIC CONTROL AND CONSTRUCTION SIGNING

A. No work that endangers, interferes, or conflicts with traffic or access to work sites shall be performed until a plan for satisfactory warning and handling of traffic has been submitted by the contractor and approved by the COR. Construction signing for traffic control shall conform to the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). All traffic control signs will be placed in areas adequate for a truck pulling a fifth wheel trailer to be turned around. Contractor shall not be paid directly for this item, rather it will be considered incidental to other items of work listed in the Schedule of Items.

1.5 WORK CAMPS, STAGING AND STORAGE AREAS

A. Areas for staging operations and storage of materials shall be approved by the COR.

1.6 INSPECTION OF WORKSITE

A. The contractor acknowledges they have taken the necessary steps to ascertain the nature and location of work and have investigated and satisfied themselves as to the general and

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local conditions that can affect the work or its cost. Any failure of the contractor to take the actions described and acknowledged in this paragraph will not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work without additional expenses to the government.

1.7 START DATE

A. Anticipated June 30, 2023

B. A 10-day notice prior to the start of work must be given to the FS.

1.8 CONTRACT TIME

A. 60 Calendar Days from Notice To Proceed

1.9 SPECIFICATIONS

A. FP-14 Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects and Forest Service Supplement

1. Copies are available electronically on the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highways Administration website at https://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/specs/fp-14/fp14.pdf

END OF SECTION C

April 2023