SECTION C - STATEMENT OF WORK

SOUTHWESTERN REGION

TONTO NATIONAL FOREST

2026 Tonto Culvert Order

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) i

Contents

PROJECT SCOPE

PROJECT LOCATION

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

FP Standard Specifications Forest Service Supplemental Specifications

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED

SUBMITTALS/DELIVERABLES

CONTACT

ATTACHMENTS

PROJECT NAME

PROJECT SCOPE

This project covers the replacement and replenishment of corrugated metal culvert pipes required to support road maintenance operations across the Tonto National Forest. The Contractor shall manufacture, supply, and deliver corrugated metal pipes (CMP) and all associated hardware, including coupling bands, in full compliance with FP-24 specifications (and FP-14 where applicable). All materials must meet requirements for dimensions, coatings, joints, and markings.

Deliveries will be intended for stock-on-hand, allowing the Forest Service to rapidly deploy these materials for installation or replacement of drainage infrastructure on Forest System roads. This capability is critical for maintaining roadway drainage capacity and resilience, particularly following fire and flood events.

PROJECT LOCATION

Delivery Location:

Payson Administrative Site Road Crew Workstation 1009 E. Hwy 260 Payson, AZ 85541

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.

· Compliance with Standards: Provide CMP and hardware compliant with FP-24 (and compatible with FP-14), (e.g., Section 602 – Culverts and Drains; Section 603 – Structural Plate Structures; and relevant Division 100 provisions for sampling/testing and control of materials).

· Quality Program: Implement Contractor Quality Control (CQC) for materials acceptance and maintain traceable mill certificates, coating certifications, and lot identification per FP requirements.

· Documentation: Furnish product data sheets, drawings, and certificates of compliance for each shipment, referencing applicable FLH standard drawings for coupling bands, end sections, and safety bars (or equivalent manufacturer standards clearly demonstrating FP conformance).

· Delivery & Offloading: Deliver to Payson Administrative Site – Road Crew Workstation during Government business hours; provide suitable equipment for offloading large-diameter pipes safely per industry practice;

coordinate with the COR for delivery windows.

· Provide 72 Hour Minimum Window for Delivery notification.

FP Standard Specifications The Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP-24) U.S. Customary Units), are included by reference, applicable to this project, and are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract. The 902-page book entitled “Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP-24 U.S. Customary Units), is available from: https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/specs

The following Standard Specifications (FP-24) and those referenced contain the technical requirements of this project:

Division 100 - General Requirements Division 150 – Project Requirements

Forest Service Supplemental Specifications Forest Service Supplemental Specifications (FSSS) are made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract. FSSS modify the FP-24. They may add to, delete from, or modify the FP-24 standard specifications.

The following Forest Service Supplemental Specifications (FSSS), contained in Attachment B, amend Standard Specifications contained in FP-24:

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

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED

No Government-furnished property is anticipated.

SUBMITTALS/DELIVERABLES

The period of performance will begin upon contract award and remain active through the timeframe defined in the ordering document, Complete material shipment(s) as ordered by the Contracting Officer or designated representative

· Documentation confirming compliance with required standards

· Packing lists and weight/capacity certifications

· Warranty information

· Deliveries shall be made to designated Forest Service facilities, road yards, or directly to field project locations as listed in the delivery order. See “Technical Requirements”

· Delivery shall occur during normal business hours unless otherwise arranged.

· The Contractor is responsible for safe transport and offloading coordination; Forest Service personnel may assist with heavy equipment if arranged in advance.

CONTACT

The contractor shall contact the following government contacts for coordination of delivery and production inspection before acceptance.

1. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR):

Nico Estrada-Stephen, P.E.

Tonto National Forest Transportation Engineer Email: Nicolas.estradastephen@usda.gov, Cell Phone: 602-851-7776

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment A - Schedule of Items Attachment B - Forest Service Supplemental Specifications

Pay Item Item Description Method of

Meas. Pay Unit Qty

57" x 38" Galvanized CSPA

12ga EA AQ 12

57" x 38” Galvanized Reroll

Band with Gasket EA AQ 6

3 42" x 29" Galvanized CSPA 16ga EA AQ 16

4 42" x 29” Galvanized Reroll Band with Gasket EA AQ 8

Delivery to Payson

Administrative Site – Road Crew Workstation

LS LS 1

2026 Tonto Culvert Restock Attachment B

Forest Service Standard Specifications (Sections 101–109) 101 – Terms, Format, and Definitions

101.01 Meaning of Terms.

Delete all references to the TAR (Transportation Acquisition Regulations) in the specifications.

101.03 Abbreviations.

(a) Acronyms

AGAR — Agriculture Acquisition Regulations

AFPA — American Forest and Paper Association

FSAR — Forest Service Acquisition Regulations

MSHA — Mine Safety and Health Administration

NESC — National Electrical Safety Code

WCLIB — West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau

(f) Miscellaneous unit abbreviations

MP — milepost location ppm — parts per million by volume

STA — station location

101.04 Definitions.

Bid Schedule — The Schedule of Items.

Bridge — A structure, including supports, erected over a depression or obstruction such as water along a road, trail, or railway and having a deck for carrying traffic or other loads.

Contractor — The individual or legal entity contracting with the Government for performance of prescribed work. In a timber sale contract, the Contractor is the “Purchaser.”

Culvert — Any structure with a bottom, regardless of fill depth, invert burial, or presence of a driving surface, or any bottomless (natural-channel) structure with footings that will not have wheel loads in direct contact with its top.

Drawings — (Public Works Contracts) Design sheets or fabrication, erection, or construction details submitted by the Contractor per FAR Clause 52.236-21.

Notice to Proceed — Written notice to the Contractor to begin the contract work.

Right-of-Way — A privilege to pass over land in a specified line.

Solicitation — The assembly of all documents furnished to bidders.

Adjustment in Contract Price — “Equitable adjustment” per FAR or “construction cost adjustment” in Timber Sale Contracts.

Change — “Change order” per FAR or “design change” per Timber Sale Contracts.

Forest Service — The United States of America, acting through the Forest Service, USDA.

Neat Line — A line defining the specified limits of an excavation or structure.

Pioneer Road — Temporary construction access built along the project route.

Purchaser — Entity contracting under a Timber Sale Contract.

Protected Streamcourse — Drainage shown requiring mitigation.

Road Order — An order controlling traffic on Forest Service roads issued under 36 CFR part 260.

Shop Drawings — Drawings or details submitted to describe portions of work.

Utilization Standards — Minimum size and percent soundness of trees described in contract provisions determining merchantable timber.

102 – Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract

Section deleted.

103 – Scope of Work

Only 103.01 Intent of Contract remains.

Sections 103.02–103.05 deleted.

104 – Control of Work

Sections 104.01, 104.02, 104.04 deleted.

104.03 Specifications and Drawings.

Refer to B(T) 5.211 in the 2400-6(T) or 2400-13(T) contracts.

104.06 Use of Roads by Contractor.

The Contractor may use Forest Service roads for contract purposes, subject to Road Orders and provided no damage occurs and safety is maintained.

105 – Control of Material

105.02 Material Sources.

(a) Government-provided sources: Complete pit or quarry development even if no material is removed.

(c) Contractor-located sources: As defined in the specifications.

106 – Acceptance of Work

106.01 Conformity with Contract Requirements.

Work must meet contract standards and comply with plan requirements.

106.02 Visual Inspection.

Acceptance often relies on visual inspection for compliance.

106.07 Partial and Final Acceptance.

Defines procedures for partial and final acceptance.

108 – Prosecution and Progress

Section deleted.

109 – Measurement and Payment

Sections 109.06–109.09 deleted.

109.01 Measurement of Work.

Measurement protocols for completed work to determine payment units.

109.02 Measurement Terms and Definitions.

Defines terms used in measurement such as gage, short ton, etc.

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