Attachment 1 - Statement of Work.docx

SECTION C - STATEMENT OF WORK

SOUTHWESTERN REGION

GILA NATIONAL FOREST

NFSR 141 Repavement

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

December 10, 2025

Contents

Project Name

NFSR 141 Repavement

Project Scope

The Gila National Forest has a requirement for the rehabilitation and maintenance of National Forest System Road (NFSR) 141 from milepost 0.69 to milepost 18.81. Work includes but is not limited to pulverizing the entire existing chip seal surface to a depth of 6” and reshaping the road template. Maintaining, extending, repairing, installing and/or removing existing culverts. Reconditioning the ditch lines, including lead-out ditches, and clearing roadside vegetation. Removing all existing signs/posts and installing new sign systems per the new sign schedule.

Additionally, the base contract will include the segment of the road from milepost 0.69 to milepost 9.47 receiving a 3” layer of asphalt over a 4” layer of aggregate base.

If funding allows, the optional items will be funded in the order listed in the schedule of items. Optional item work includes adding 4” aggregate surface course for the remaining 9.34 miles, application of a dust palliative over the entire last 9.34 miles of aggregate surface course, application of a fog seal over the first 8.8 miles followed by a single penetration chip seal over the fog seal. Contractor shall furnish all materials, equipment, labor, transportation and supplies necessary to complete the work associated with the project.

The Contractor shall furnish labor, material, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies necessary to complete the work according to the contract.

Project Location

Gila National Forest, Reserve Ranger District, Catron County, New Mexico. Project is located southeast of Reserve, New Mexico. From Reserve, New Mexico, travel south on NM 435 for approximately 5.2 miles to the beginning of NFSR 141. Continue on NFSR 141 for approximately 0.7 miles to the first cattleguard, the beginning of the project. Continue on NFSR 141 for approximately 18 miles to the end of pavement, end of project.

Period of Performance

The period of performance for this project is 270 calendar days upon issuance of Notice to Proceed.

Traffic Control and Road Closure Requirements – NFSR 141 Repaving Project

The Contractor shall maintain traffic flow and provide safe access for emergency responders, Forest Service personnel, and the public to the maximum extent practicable throughout the project duration.

1. Lane Closure and Emergency Access Requirements

The Contractor shall maintain one lane open to traffic whenever feasible to allow emergency access and minimize disruption to public and administrative use.

Single-lane closures shall be controlled by flaggers or temporary traffic signals in accordance with the approved Traffic Control Plan (TCP).

2. Traffic Control Plan (TCP)

The Contractor shall submit a detailed Traffic Control Plan for single-lane closures to the Forest Service for review and approval prior to beginning construction activities. The TCP shall comply with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

3. Full Road Closures

Full road closures are authorized under the following conditions:

· Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, when required for construction operations.

· Potential full-day closures on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (24-hour closure) when necessary for paving operations, curing, or other construction constraints.

· If a full-day closure is not required on Tuesday and/or Wednesday, the Contractor shall notify the District Ranger in advance of the change.

4. Weekend Access

The Contractor shall ensure both lanes are open to traffic on weekends (Saturday and Sunday). No full closures are permitted on weekends unless approved in writing by the Contracting Officer (CO).

5. Unscheduled Full Closures

If an unscheduled full road closure becomes necessary, the Contractor shall notify the Forest Service Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and the District Ranger at least seven (7) calendar days in advance and obtain written approval prior to implementing the closure.

6. Portable Changeable Message Signs (PCMS)

The Contractor shall furnish and maintain three (3) electric Portable Changeable Message Signs (PCMS):

· One sign at the southern project approach.

· One sign at the northern project approach.

· One sign at Horse Springs.

Signs shall be placed at standard advance warning distances, with locations coordinated with and approved by the local Forest Service office, and display messaging compliant with MUTCD and all applicable state and federal regulations. Message content shall be coordinated with and approved by the Forest Service COR prior to deployment.

7. Period of Performance

The period of performance for this project is 270 calendar days, with substantial completion required by [INSERT DATE].

Catron County has a scheduled roadway project on New Mexico State Highway 435, which terminates at the south end of NFSR 141 for a 120-day period following this completion date, and the Contractor must coordinate activities to avoid conflict.

8. Failure to Meet Completion Date

If the Contractor fails to complete work by [INSERT DATE], the Contractor shall either:

1. Reroute project access and operations via [INSERT ROAD NAME AND DIRECTION], subject to Forest Service approval, or

2. Suspend operations and remobilize after completion of the Catron County project.

All additional costs associated with rerouting, demobilization, and remobilization shall be borne by the Contractor unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer.

9. Ground Disturbance

Contractor is authorized to operate contractor’s equipment within 100’ each side of NFSR 141 centerline but shall coordinate such activities with the CO to limit resource damage. This includes activities such as accessing culvert outlets to address culvert extensions or gathering rock for use as rip rap.

Before initiating any ground disturbance activities, the contractor shall contact the Utility Locator Service at 811 to have all utilities located.

Technical Requirements

The requirements contained in the following specifications are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract. No changes to the specifications, terms, or conditions of this statement of work shall be made without the prior written approval of the Contracting Officer.

FP Standard Specifications Construction shall conform to the specifications in the “Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-14”, U.S. Customary Units, is applicable for this project, and is included by reference only.

A single paper copy of the 746-page FP-14 may be obtained from the Research & Technology Production Distribution Center (RTPDC) by email report.center@dot.gov, phone 814-239-1160, or by fax 814-239-2156. Downloadable versions are available here: https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/specs

The following Standard Specifications (FP-14) and those referenced contain the technical requirements of this project:

Division 100 - General Requirements Division 150 – Project Requirements Division 200 – Earthwork Division 300 – Aggregate and Base Courses Division 400 – Asphalt Pavements and Surface Treatments Division 600 – Incidental Construction Division 700 – Material

Forest Service Supplemental Specifications Forest Service Supplemental Specifications (FSSS) are made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract. FSSS modify the FP-14. They may add to, delete from, or modify the FP-14 standard specifications.

The following Forest Service Supplemental Specifications (FSSS), contained in Attachment A, amend Standard Specifications contained in FP-14:

101 - Terms¸ Format¸ and Definitions 102 - Bid¸ Award¸ and Execution of Contract 103 - Scope of Work 104 - Control of Work 105 - Control of Material 106 - Acceptance of Work 108 - Prosecution and Progress 109 - Measurement and Payment 153 – Contractor Quality Control 155 – Schedules for Construction Contracts 156 – Public Traffic 203 – Removal of Structures and Obstructions 204 – Excavation and Embankment 207 – Earthwork Geotextiles 301 – Untreated Aggregate Courses 303 - Road Reconditioning 403 - Asphalt Concrete 407 - Chip Seal 633 - Permanent Traffic Control 703 – Aggregate 704 - Soil

Government Furnished

The Government has no designated water source. The contractor will need to work with the Village of Reserve, private landowners, or others to identify a water source for project needs. Any costs associated with the acquisition of water shall be the contractor’s responsibility. Any water needed for any phase of the work during the project shall be considered an indirect cost.

Submittals/Deliverables

Contractor shall submit the following items for review or as deliverable(s). This list is not all inclusive. Submittals requiring Forest Service approval shall be submitted according to timelines specified to allow adequate review time.

Reporting Requirements: The contractor is required to provide written progress reports weekly for the duration of the project. The progress report shall cover all work completed during the specified period and shall present the work to be accomplished during the subsequent period. This report shall also identify any problems that arose and a statement explaining how the problem was resolved, as well as any problems that have arisen but have not been completely resolved and an explanation. Commercially sourced select granular backfill shall conform to FSSS Table 704-2. The Contractor shall provide the Forest Service with documentation that verifies compliance of select granular backfill with FSSS Table 704-2.

Attachments

Attachment A - Schedule of Items Attachment B - Construction Drawings Attachment C - Forest Service Supplemental Specifications Attachment E - Forest Fire Plan and Guidelines image1.png