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Allegheny National Forest Bradford Ranger District Elijah Run Fishing Pier Repairs Statement of Work

1. PROJECT LOCATION

The Allegheny National Forest is awarding a contract for the rehabilitation of the Elijah Run Fishing Pier. The pier is located near the Elijah Run Boat Launch in McKean County, Pennsylvania. From Warren, PA head east on US Highway 6. Turn left on PA-59 E/Kinzua Road and travel 9.8 miles. Turn right on Forest Road 262/Longhouse Scenic Drive and go 4.4 miles. Turn left into the Elijah Run Boat Launch Parking Area. The fishing pier is located 600 feet from the parking area along the Lakeshore Trail. Coordinates: 41.820541, -78.948471.

2. SUMMARY OF WORK

This project consists of removal and replacement of the existing truss deck, repair of the truss toe plate, replacement of cross bracing for both bents, installation of new anchor brackets for column attachment to footing, repair of platform decking and rail, and ancillary work as shown on the drawings or required by the specifications.

The Contractor shall field verify the site conditions, truss and bent conditions and dimensions, and verify fit and clearance prior to beginning work. Any conditions requiring a modification in the work shall be reported to the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) within 24 hours of determination.

Note that water levels are subject to change. No additional costs to the Government will be incurred due to varying water levels.

3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

a. Unless otherwise noted, all work shall conform to the Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects FP-14 and the Forest Service Supplemental Specifications (FSSS).

b. The Contractor must furnish all labor, supervision, tools, materials, equipment, incidentals, transportation, and management necessary for the work specified herein.

c. The Contractor shall verify all existing conditions and verify measurements for obtaining quantities of materials delivered. No subsequent extras will be allowed due to any claim of lack of knowledge for conditions, which can be determined by examining the site.

d. Construction Hours. Work shall take place during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, weekends and national holidays excluded. Any work outside of those times must be pre-approved by the CO and COR.

e. Wage rates apply to this project.

f. The time of performance shall be: 90 days.

g. The Government, other contractors and the public may occupy the site during construction. Coordinate with the Government’s representatives during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate usage. Perform the work in a manner that does not interfere with site operations. Work on this contract may require additional coordination of activities with the Forest Service or other Contractors.

h. At the conclusion of the project, the Contractor shall removal all unused materials, trash and debris from Government property. The Contractor shall fix any damages to the site. The site shall be restored to the conditions found at the start of the work or better.

i. Work must be performed in accordance with all Federal, State, and Local regulations.

4. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIALS

No materials will be provided by the Government.

5. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Refer to the Drawings and Specifications for requirements.

6. SCHEDULE

The Contractor shall, within five days after the Notice to Proceed on the contract or another period of time determined by the Contracting Officer, prepare and submit to the Contracting Officer for approval a practicable schedule showing the order in which the Contractor proposes to perform the work, and the dates on which the Contractor contemplates starting and completing the several salient features of the work (including acquiring materials, plant, and equipment). The schedule shall be in the form of a progress chart of suitable scale to indicate appropriately the percentage of work scheduled for completion by any given date during the period. If the Contractor fails to submit a schedule within the time prescribed, the Contracting Officer may withhold approval of progress payments until the Contractor submits the required schedule.

The Contractor shall enter the actual progress on the chart as directed by the Contracting Officer, and upon doing so shall immediately deliver the annotated schedule to the Contracting Officer. If, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, the Contractor falls behind the approved schedule, the Contractor shall take steps necessary to improve its progress, including those that may be required by the Contracting Officer, without additional cost to the Government. In this circumstance, the Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to increase the number of shifts, overtime operations, days of work, and/or the amount of construction plant, and to submit for approval any supplementary schedule or schedules in chart form as the Contracting Officer deems necessary to demonstrate how the approved rate of progress will be regained.

Failure of the Contractor to comply with the requirements of the Contracting Officer under this clause shall be grounds for a determination by the Contracting Officer that the Contractor is not prosecuting the work with sufficient diligence to ensure completion within the time specified in the contract. Upon making this determination, the Contracting Officer may terminate the Contractor’s right to proceed with the work, or any separable part of it, in accordance with the default terms of this contract.

7. CONTRACTOR’S KEY PERSONNEL

Site Superintendent: The Contractor shall provide the Government a letter of designation for their on-site representative.

8. PAYMENT

Payment includes: Full compensation for all required labor, products, tools, equipment, transportation, services, testing, removal, disposal, permits, fees, and incidentals of an item of the Work.

9. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Bid Item 15101: Mobilization

Work to include, but is not limited to, the following:

a. Mobilization of equipment to and from the site.

b. Overhead costs, such as bonding and insurance.

c. Any costs which are not paid under other items of this contract.

Progress payments for mobilization by the lump sum will be paid as follows:

a. Bond premiums will be reimbursed according to FAR Clause 52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, after receipt of the evidence of payment.

b. When 5 percent of the original contract amount is earned from pay items (not including mobilization), 50 percent of the mobilization pay item, or 5 percent of the original contract amount, whichever is less, will be paid.

c. When 10 percent of the original contract amount is earned from pay items (not including mobilization), 100 percent of the mobilization pay item, or 10 percent of the original contract amount, whichever is less, will be paid.

d. Any portion of the mobilization pay item in excess of 10 percent of the original contract amount will be paid after final acceptance.

Bid Item 55501: Column Anchoring

Work to include, but not limited to, the following:

a. Removal and disposal of the existing anchor brackets.

b. Replacement of the steel plate brackets including bolts, anchor rods, plate brackets, and epoxy as shown on the plans. Replace two brackets per post, one on each plumb face, for a total of eight brackets.

c. Shifting of pier legs or pier if necessary.

d. Replacement of nuts on truss bearing plate on shore-side abutment is included in this pay item.

Bid Item 55704.1: Truss Repair and Deck Replacement

Work to include, but not limited to, the following:

a. Truss Repair

i. Re-attachment of toe plate to each vertical truss member as shown on the plans.

ii. Drilling a drain hole in each vertical truss.

iii. Treatment of each drain hole.

b. Deck Replacement

i. Removal and disposal of existing truss deck.

ii. Replacement of approximately 65 linear feet of truss deck as shown on the plans.

iii. Any necessary field treatment of timber.

Bid Item 55704.2: Platform and Railing Repair

Work to include, but not limited to, the following:

a. Removal, disposal and replacement in kind of up to 6 deck boards on the platform as designated by the COR.

b. Removal, disposal and replacement in kind of up to 6 spindles on the platform as designated by the COR.

c. Any necessary field treatment of timber.

Bid Item 55704.3: Cross Bracing Replacement

Work to include, but not limited to, the following:

a. Removal and disposal of all existing cross braces.

b. Replacement of all cross braces and brace blocks including hardware as shown on the plans for a total of 8 “X” cross braces.

c. Any necessary field treatment of timber.

10. SAFETY AND HEALTH

a. References: In addition to publications referenced in the Contract and FAR 52.236-13, the following Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) publications designate and define hazardous materials and conditions, and establish procedures for handling these materials and conditions.

i. 29 CFR, Part 1910: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) General Industry and Health Standards.

ii. 29 CF, Part 1926: OSHA Construction Industry Standards

iii. 40 CFR, Part 61: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants

iv. 40 CFR, Part 261: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Characteristics of Hazardous Waste.

v. 40 CFR, Part 761: EPA Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs), Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce and Use Prohibitions.

b. Contractor Responsibility: The Contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with all applicable codes, standards and regulations pertaining to the health and safety of personnel during execution of the Work. The Contractor shall have safety and health programs in compliance with 29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1926.

c. Emergency Suspension of Work: In accordance with FAR 52.236-13, when the Contractor is notified by the Government, of non-compliance with this Contract, the Contractor shall immediately, correct the unsafe or unhealthy condition. In accordance with FAR 52.242-14, if the Contractor fails to comply promptly, all or part of the Work will be stopped by Government notice. The Contractor shall not be allowed any extension of time or compensation for damages in connection with a work stoppage for unsafe or unhealthy conditions.

d. Protection of Personnel: The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent injury to the public, occupants, or damage to property of others.

e. Environmental Protection

i. Dispose of solid, liquid and gaseous contaminants in accordance with local codes, laws, ordinances and regulations.

ii. Comply with applicable federal, state and local noise control laws, ordinances and regulations, including but not limited to 29 CFR 1910.95 and 29 CFR 1926.52.

iii. Ensure that all heavy equipment transported to the project area is free of invasive plant propagules and contaminated soil. Clean heavy equipment prior to entering the project area.

iv. Contractor shall dispose of all demolition materials off site in a regulated waste transfer Authority.

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