Attachment 2. Statement Of Work.pdf

US Department of Agriculture

SIX RIVERS NATIONAL FOREST

NRA/GASQUET RANGER DISTRICT

FOX RIDGE ROAD REPAIR PROJECT

Contents

1 DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE

2 WORK ITEMS

3 PROJECT LOCATION AND ACCESS

4 OPERATING SEASON

5 EQUIPMENT

6 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

7 REQUIRED SUBMITTALS

8 RESTRICTIONS ON WORK

9 SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

1 DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE

The intent of this contract is to secure services for repairs on the Gasquet Ranger District of Six Rivers National Forest on Fox Ridge (16N03) road. Road work is required at Fox Ridge Road for the purpose of using the roadway as a safe and effective ingress and egress for Forest Service wildland firefighter personnel, other Forest Service personnel, and for public use.

Work consists of the following:

• Surface blading the traveled way to a condition that facilitates traffic and proper drainage.

• Blading includes shaping the crown or slope of the travel way and ditches.

• Adding well graded aggregate to reestablish the gradient where needed, and compacting.

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilites, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, testing, nonpersonal services, and all incidental items necessary to perform the requirements of this SOW and associated contract award.

All work shall be done in accordance with applicable Specifications and Industry Standards.

Where one or more of these conflict, the most stringent shall apply to the prosecution of work.

The attachments to the RFP/Statement of Work listed in Section J are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

Contractor shall, without any additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for compliance with any federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances applicable to and required for performance of the project work.

2 WORK ITEMS

Section 811 Blading: This work consists of reshaping the roadway’s crown or slope, shoulders, roadbeds, aggregate surface, ditches, or the entire road.

Section 893 Roadway Aggregate: This pay item includes compacted aggregate surfacing for spot rocking, potholes, or the entire road.

3 PROJECT LOCATION AND ACCESS

The project area is on the Gasquet Ranger District of Six Rivers National Forest. Fox Ridge Road connects from County Road 405.

Gasquet: From Eureka, take Highway 101 North to Highway 199 .Take Highway 199 north-east and make a right onto County Road 427. Stay on County Road for approximately 30 minutes and make a left onto County Road 405, towards Chimney Flat. Finally make a right onto Fox Ridge (16N03) Road. The estimated time of travel is approximately 2.5 hours.

4 OPERATING SEASON

Operating season shall be year-round except where prohibited by snow or wet weather. Between October 15th and May 15th wet weather operating restrictions shall apply and work will be tightly controlled and monitored for erosion control and preventive measures. At the discretion of the Forest Service, work may be suspended for wet weather before startup or during operations when conditions warrant.

Some roads also have limited operating periods (LOPs) due to wildlife protection measures.

Limited operating periods, if any, are shown in the road logs.

The projected start date for this project is estimated to be in the Spring of 2026. The contractor shall complete the work within 45 calendar days from the issuance of the 'Notice to Proceed,' as specified by the Contracting Officer.

5 EQUIPMENT

All equipment shall be suitable for the purpose intended and shall meet all requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act. The Contracting Officer may order the removal or require the replacement of any unsatisfactory equipment.

All vehicles and machinery operating on or from the traveled way or road shoulder shall have flashing lights or rotary beacons operated continuously while work is in progress. All equipment shall be equipped with a standard slow moving vehicle emblem. Truck headlights shall be on while operated. Backup warning devices shall be required on self-propelled equipment in excess of 8,000 pounds gross vehicular weight.

Vehicles and machinery not currently used in decommissioning operations shall be parked off the traveled way at a location that minimizes interference with normal use of the road.

5.1 Equipment Cleaning

The contractor shall clean all vehicles and equipment before entry into the Gasquet Ranger District unless the cleaning requirement is waived in writing by the Forest Service. Thereafter, all vehicles and equipment that leave the Gasquet Ranger District or enter infested portions of the district must be cleaned prior to their reentry, unless waived in writing by the Forest Service.

All cleaning of vehicles or equipment shall be done at sites agreed to by the Forest Service and the Contractor. The water used for washing will be from a source in a non-infested drainage.

The Forest Service shall inspect all vehicles and equipment prior to entry, as appropriate and determined necessary. Infested and uninfested areas will be determined by the Forest Service.

Cleaning shall include the removal of soil by steam cleaning or use of high pressure water spray.

6 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS FOR MAINTENANCE OF ROADS is included in this solicitation by reference only. The requirements contained in these maintenance specifications are hereby made part of this Solicitation and any resultant contract.

7 REQUIRED SUBMITTALS

Refer to Specifications for required submittals. Contractor to develop a submittal register within 10 days of contract award. Submittals to be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer and COR. All submittals requiring government approval shall have a 14-day review period.

Submittals must include cover sheet listing date, specification and plan references, and if applicable, product data.

SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

SUBMITTALS

The following submittals are required for this project: Title

Referenced by Specification No

Time of Government Approval After Submittal

Construction Schedule FAR 52.236-15 14 days Safety Plan FAR 52.236-13 14 days Traffic Control Plan Road Maintenance Specs 808 14 days

Production Certification for Road Maintenance Specs 893-1 14 days Aggregate

8 RESTRICTIONS ON WORK

• Work hours are limited to non-holiday weekdays, Monday – Friday, 0700 – 1900. Work site much be clear by noon the Friday before a Monday holiday.

• When the Contracting Officer (or designated representative) determines that adverse weather has made access too dangerous or that continued vehicular travel would cause unacceptable road damage.

• Contractor is responsible for the security of their tools and equipment at all times.

• Contractor is responsible for removal and disposal all excavated dirt and shall not leave excavated dirt scattered over the site, unless approved by the COR.

• All trash and loose materials shall be secured by the contractor daily.

• The Contractor is responsible for installing sediment control devices, such as straw wattles, to prevent sediment runoff to nearby areas. Excavation work shall not commence until sediment control devices have been installed and approved by the COR.

• The Contractor shall not use Government trash facilities without the COR’S approval.

• All debris remains the property of the Contractor and shall be properly disposed of off

National Forest Land.

• The contractor will be able to utilize the Forest Service Roads; however, the Contractor will be responsible for any damage to the roads due to project activities. The contractor shall be responsible for obtaining permission to use all other roads and staging areas.

• The Contractor shall provide equipment that is free and clear of soils, seeds, vegetative materials and other debris that could contain or hold seeds of noxious weeds. Once on-site, there will be no equipment washing requirement as this project is located within one area.

• The Contractor shall minimize mechanical activity during rainy periods and the CO may shut down the operation if excessive soil disturbance and/or erosion problems occur.

• The Contractor shall possess all necessary licenses required by the State of California to perform road work under this contract. Furthermore, the Contractor is responsible for obtaining any necessary permits prior to commencing work, ensuring compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.

• The Contractor shall repair all associated damage on established roads, adjacent vegetation or other improvements caused by their operations or equipment prior to partial or final payment.

• The Contractor shall provide technical submittals for all materials that may be furnished on this project for Forest Service review and approval prior to installation.

• The Contractor shall dispose of all project related trash and debris off of Forest lands prior to final payment.

• The Contractor is responsible for contacting the Forest dispatch center to obtain the fire predicted Project Activity Level (PAL) each day and restrict their work accordingly. The Contractor shall adhere to the pertinent requirements addressed in the Fire Plan. Fire Plan restrictions may require work to cease at 1:00 pm or not be initiated at all on a high fire activity (PAL) day.

• The Contractor is responsible for traffic control and equipment staging requirements in work areas when working on National Forest System Lands.

• The Contractor shall provide clean equipment for the project prior to driving on Forest and between project areas to prevent the introduction of invasive weeds to the Forest.

9 SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

Use of Premises

• Forest Service Regulations for Use of Campground prohibits occupancy of developed recreation sites for other than primarily recreation purposes. One camp unit will be allowed at the project site for use by a watchman.

• A storage site will be permitted at a designated site within the project area. The Forest Service assumes no liability for materials stored within the storage site. The Contractor will be allowed to erect a temporary fence to secure materials and equipment; however, the fence shall be removed, and the site restored prior to final acceptance of the contract.

• When the Contractor’s operations require a temporary electrical power distribution system, the system shall comply with the National Electrical Code, applicable local codes, and utility regulations. The Contractor shall make all arrangements with the serving utility for temporary power and shall pay the serving utility for all applicable fees and power consumed.

• Potable water and sanitary facilities are NOT available for use during construction.

• The Contractor is authorized to use roads that are part of the construction project and those Forest Service Roads designated below for performance of work under this contract.

• The Contractor is responsible for all road maintenance and repair work caused by their operations.

Load Limits - All vehicles and equipment shall not exceed State legal highway loads and widths or posted limits without valid State and Forest Service overload, over-width permits. Forest Service overload permits for this project may be obtained from the Supervisor’s Office located in Eureka.

Road Number Road Termini

Authorizations, Restrictions or Requirements

Maintenance Required

Fox Ridge Road (16N03) Entire Road None Construction

Heritage/Archeology

• In the event that cultural resources are discovered during implementation, all work in the area shall cease and the Forest Heritage Program Manager shall be notified immediately. Any inadvertent discoveries within the project boundary shall be protected utilizing Standard Protection Measures as stipulated in the First Amended Region 5 Programmatic Agreement (2018 R5 PA).

• Should inadvertent effects to or unanticipated discoveries of human remains be made on Region 5 lands, the County Coroner (California Health and Safety Code 7050.5(b)) shall be notified immediately. If the remains are determined to be Native American or if Native American cultural items pursuant to NAGPRA are uncovered, the provisions of NAGPRA and its regulations at 43 CFR 10 and ARPA at 43 CFR 7 shall be followed on federal lands (R5 PA Stipulation 7.9 (a)).