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Sol. No. 1240LU26Q0012 Fairy Lake

Road and Recreation Improvement Project Phase 2

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

NORTHERN REGION

CUSTER GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST

BOZEMAN RANGER DISTRICT

February 2026

Statement of Work

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

C- Scope of Contract

(a) Intent of Contract.

The intent of the contract is to provide for the construction and completion of the work described. The precise details of performing the work are not stipulated except as considered essential for the successful completion of the work. Furnish all labor, material, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies necessary to complete the work according to the contract.

(b) Description of Work.

The Custer Gallatin National Forest plans to issue a solicitation and subsequent construction contract for improvements to Fairy Lake Road #74 on the Bozeman Ranger District. This project will include excavation, drainage, road reconditioning, surface stabilization, trailhead and campground improvements, trail restoration and surfacing, and installation of new trail turnouts, vault toilet(s), aggregate and 2 AOP culverts. Work will be performed in accordance with FP-24, Forest Service Supplemental Specifications and project specific requirements.

The work anticipated under any contract resulting from the solicitation will be started following Phase 1 which is currently anticipated to be completed in September 2026. Work under this contract is planned for completion by October 30, 2027.

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Project Location This project is located on the Bozeman Ranger District, Custer Gallatin National Forest, in Gallatin County, Montana .See Vicinity Maps.

Start of Work/Period of Performance.

It is estimated that the work can begin on or before October 15th, 2026. The contractor shall be required to: 1) Commence work under this contract within 7 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed is received, 2) Prosecute the work diligently, and 3) Complete the entire project, ready to use, no later than October 30th, 2027. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

Pre-bid Tour No formal site tour is planned; however, bidders may request to visit the site prior to preparing and submitting their bid by contacting Grant Morrison, Custer Gallatin National Forest, Bozeman, Montana, email: grant.morrison@usda.gov .

Biobased Product Utilization The Contractor must comply with the Agricultural Act of 2014; the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Federal Acquisition Regulation; Executive Order (EO) 13514, “Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance,” dated October 5, 2009; EO 13423, “Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management,” dated January 24, 2007; and Presidential Memorandum, “Driving Innovation and Creating Jobs in Rural America through Biobased and Sustainable Product Procurement,” dated February 2012, to provide biobased products.

The Contractor shall utilize products and material made from biobased materials to the maximum extent possible without jeopardizing the intended end use or detracting from the overall quality delivered to the end user. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quality that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards. All supplies and materials to be used in the performance of work described herein are subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

The following is an example list of products that may be used in this contract for which biobased products are available. The list is not all inclusive. It is desirable that Contractors be able to supply the greatest number of biobased products listed meeting the health and environmental specifications.

Insulating Foam Concrete and Asphalt Grease Removers Release Fluids Fluid-filled Transformers Wood and Concrete Sealers Composite Panels

Roof Coatings Carpets Water Tank Coatings Penetrating Lubricants

Adhesive and Mastic Removers Hydraulic Fluid Hydraulic Fluids Release Fluids Absorbents Dust Suppressants Sealers Fertilizers

Diesel Fuel Additives 2-Cycle Engine Oil

Roof Coatings

Adhesive and Mastic Removers Floor Finish Insulating Foam

Cleaners Floor Stripper Sealers

Concrete and Asphalt

Greases Wood and Concrete

Water Tank Coatings Sorbents Composite Panels Carpet

Metalworking Fluids Degreasers Graffiti and Grease Removers Stain Removers De-icers

Biobased products that are designated for preferred procurement under USDA’s Biopreferred Program must meet the required minimum biobased content as stated in the USDA Final Rule available at www.biopreferred.gov. The Contractor should provide data for their biobased products such as biobased content and source of biobased material.

In addition to the biobased products designated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the Biopreferred Program, the Contractor is encouraged to use other commercially available biobased products.

The Contractor shall submit with the initial proposal a complete list of biobased products, indicating the name of the manufacturer, cost of each material, and the intended use of each of the materials that are to be used in carrying out the requirements of this contract (see Section L, Clause L- * - Instructions for the Preparation of Technical and Business Proposals).

Additionally, the winning Contractor on each anniversary date of the contract shall compile a complete list of biobased products, including the information above, purchased to carry out the contract requirements. The Contractor shall list volume to be used and total cost for each individual product. This information will be used for reporting purposes (see Section I, FAR Clause 52.223-2).

Within thirty (30) days of contract award, the Contractor shall submit an Operation Plan. This submittal will be approved by the COR in writing. The Contractor shall not commence work until this submittal is approved by the COR in writing. The Plan must be reviewed and updated annually, and as required by the COR. The Plan must contain and define the following elements:

• The Contractor’s written policy stating its commitment to the use of biobased products, employee health and safety, and sound environmental management practices.

• Detail on how the Contractor intends to keep abreast of the development and increasing availability of designated and non-designated biobased products and how any new or improved products will be incorporated on an ongoing basis into contract performance.

• Proposed biobased construction products which must be selected in accordance with the criteria included above. At a minimum, the Plan must identify products by brand name for each of the product types.

NOTE: A Contractor may propose more than one product within a product category and/or propose a product or products addressing more than one product category.

• The product guides which define standard operating procedures for instructing staff in the proper use, storage, and disposal of biobased products; proper maintenance of equipment;

and other procedures/instructions to accomplish work under this contract.

http://www.biopreferred.gov/

The Contractor shall provide data on the quantity and dollar values of biobased products used in this contract. The data shall be submitted to the COR quarterly.

A demonstration of proper use, an effective training program, and technical assistance are essential to the success of the purchase and use of some biobased products that may function differently than a conventional product.

Government-furnished Property None

Staking will be by the Government; however, it is the Contractor’s responsible to protect and reestablish all construction staking during the project.

Standard Specifications

"Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads & Bridges of Federal Highway Projects" (FP-24, U.S. Customary Units) and “Standard Specifications for Construction of Trail & Trail Bridges on Forest Service Projects” (NTDP 10/30/2014) are included in this solicitation by reference only. The requirements contained in these Specifications are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

Copies are available electronically on the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highways Administration website at https://highways.dot.gov/sites/fhwa.dot.gov/files/fp-24_0.pdf

And on the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/recreation/programs/trail-management/documents/plans/supporting_documents/Trail_Specifications.pdf

Forest Service Supplemental Specifications (FSSS) are included in this solicitation and are attached.

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

1. Noxious Weed Control. In order to reduce the potential spread of noxious weeds onto National Forest System lands, the Contractor will be required to clean all construction equipment entering the National Forest Boundary, in accordance with Section 151, Contractor shall coordinate with COR for inspection/verification of equipment cleaning.

The cleaning shall remove all dirt and plant parts that may carry noxious weed seeds inside the National Forest Boundary.

2. Fire Safety. Minimum requirements:

Chainsaw operators shall carry a fully charged and operable fire extinguisher, minimum-capacity 8-ounce liquid or 1-pound dry chemical with a 4BC or higher rating.

https://highways.dot.gov/sites/fhwa.dot.gov/files/fp-24_0.pdf https://www.fs.usda.gov/recreation/programs/trail-management/documents/plans/supporting_documents/Trail_Specifications.pdf https://www.fs.usda.gov/recreation/programs/trail-management/documents/plans/supporting_documents/Trail_Specifications.pdf

Vehicles and equipment, mobile or stationery, with a combustion engine/motor used for Contractor’s Operations must have one operable, dry-chemical fire extinguisher with a minimum 2.5 pound capacity and 4BC or higher rating.

Contractors’ Operations must have one serviceable shovel or Pulaski with each vehicle and equipment with an internal combustion engine/motor, mobile or stationary.

Spark Arresters: All internal combustion engines must be equipped with an approved and effective spark-arresting system, as established in the National Wildfire Coordinating Group’s Spark Arrester Guides. Spark-arresting devices must be marked, properly installed, and maintained in accordance with the Guides. The following vehicles are exempt:

Automobiles and light trucks of less than 23,000 GVW when all exhaust gases pass through a properly installed and maintained exhaust system, baffle-type muffler, and tailpipe. Vehicles with glass-pack mufflers do not qualify for the exemption.

Heavy-duty trucks of 23,000 GVW or greater, with a muffler and vertical stack exhaust system extending above the cab.

Vehicles with other spark-arresting systems providing equal or increased effectiveness. Such vehicles must be inspected and have written authorization from the recognized fire protection agency.

3. Contractors Responsibilities. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, safety codes, regulations, orders and decrees. The Contractor shall be responsible for all damages to persons or property that occur as a result of the actions of the Contractor, all subcontractors, and all employees of the Contractor or subcontractors.

4. Work Schedule. The Contractor shall supply a work schedule before starting the project.

The Contractor shall notify to Contracting Officer a minimum of 48 hours in advance of changes in the work schedule. The Contractor may work Monday through Friday during daylight hours, excluding legal holidays unless approved in writing by the CO.

5. Use of Roads by the Contractor. The Contractor is authorized to use roads under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service for all activities necessary to complete this contract, subject to the limitations and authorizations designated in Road Order(s) or described in the contract, when such use will not damage the roads or National Forest System resources, and when traffic can be accommodated safely. The Contractor will be required to coordinate construction activities with other contractors that may be working in the area. The Contractor shall work to not interfere with other contractor’s work. The contractor shall be required to perform post project road maintenance on any road used during the course of construction including access routes.

6. Traffic Control and Safety – Traffic Control and site safety shall be the sole responsibility of Contractor.

o All road and traffic related signing shall be in accordance with the current edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

o Barricades, Warning Signs, and Lights: Comply with standards and code requirements for erection of structurally adequate barriers. Signing shall meet MUTCD Standards and advise the public of the work being done.

o Perform work in a manner that ensures the safety and convenience of the public and protects the residents and property adjacent to the project. Accommodate public traffic on roads adjacent to and within the project until the project is accepted.

o Road shall remain open except for when closure is required to complete the work during the project. Closures shall be approved by the CO in writing.

• Limited Road Closure(s) will be allowed during weekdays according to an approved schedule. Contractor shall give written notice of closure (14) days prior to closure for approval by CO.

• Fairy Lake Road #74 has seasonal closures on the following sections:

o Mile 1.42 - 4.42 - Closed 12/1 – 6/1 o Mile 4.42 – end of road - Closed 12/1 – 6/16

• Contractor may, with prior written approval, work on road during seasonal closure(s).

7. Security and Protection – Security is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for protecting all equipment and supplies for use on the project and stored on the site. The Contractor shall be responsible for all costs required to provide such protection. The Contractor shall be responsible for the loss or damage to materials stored on Forest Service lands or elsewhere.

8. Existing Utilities - The Contractor is responsible for location of all utilities prior to ground disturbance. Damaged utilities shall be repaired at the Contractors expense.

o Contact One Call prior to any ground disturbance.

9. Safety Plan - Contractor shall provide adequate safety briefings and ensure safe practices are followed by all personnel involved in the project. Emergency contact numbers shall be readily available on site. A safety plan shall be submitted to the CO prior to starting work.

10. Erosion and Sediment Control. Prior to the start of construction, obtain CO Approval of a written Dewatering and Erosion Control Plan prepared in accordance with Section 157. The Custer Gallatin National Forest requires all work to meet federal and state best management practices. Do not begin work until the necessary controls for that particular phase of work have been implemented.

o State of Montana- https://dnrc.mt.gov/_docs/forestry/BMP.pdf o State of South Dakota- https://danr.sd.gov/Conservation/Forestry/docs/Forestry-BMP.pdf o Land Management Plan- Custer Gallatin National Forest

11. Stream Permits. The Forest Service will obtain the necessary stream permits required for the work. The Contractor shall comply with all requirements of these permits. Mechanized https://dnrc.mt.gov/_docs/forestry/BMP.pdf https://danr.sd.gov/Conservation/Forestry/docs/Forestry-BMP.pdf https://www.fs.usda.gov/sites/nfs/files/legacy-media/custergallatin/Custer%20Gallatin%20Land%20Management%20Plan%20-%20March%20Final.pdf equipment shall be operated in the creek only in areas that are completely dewatered in accordance with Section 157 or otherwise meet permitting requirements.

12. Submittals - Submittals include Work Schedule, Materials specifications, and Safety Plan.

Submit to the CO one week prior to starting work. The Contractor shall regularly update the Work Schedule and provide project specific submittals as required by FSSS and FP-24.

13. Staging, Storage and Stockpiling of Equipment and Materials. Comply with Section

105. The Contractor will be allowed to stage equipment and store materials at the project site only at CO approved locations on Forest Service lands. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for the loss of or damage to materials stored on Forest Service lands or elsewhere. Staging and parking is not allowed on undisturbed ground unless approved by

CO.

14. Salvage Rights. Merchantable Timber is Government Property. Limb and deck merchantable timber on site as directed by the CO based on the Utilization Standards, as specified in FSSS 201. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, work shall be conducted and accomplished by the following requirements, methods and procedures:

o Trees shall be skidded or moved to designated landings or locations as directed by the

CO.

o Trees shall be felled, insofar as safety permits, to angle in the direction of skidding.

o Any skid routes will be located, approved, (and constructed) in advance of falling.

o Logs shall be tractor skidded with the leading end free of the ground.

o Tractors shall be restricted to approved skid routes.

o Tractor skid routes shall be no less than 75 feet apart, except where converging.

o All mechanized work shall be performed on either dry, frozen, or snow covered (18 inch settled snow) ground (providing contract specifications are met, i.e., excavator piling).

Dozer use shall be limited to landings. Dozer use shall not be permitted for piling or skidding.

o All trees will be decked at the landing designated by the Forest Service. Decked trees shall be limbed, and topped. Trees shall be cut to merchantable timber lengths per CO direction if bucking is required.

o All slash (limbs, tops, etc.) and trees not meeting the Utilization Standards shall be masticated.

o Remove brush from log decks. Deck logs so that logs are piled parallel to one another;

can be removed by standard log loading equipment; will not damage standing trees; will not interfere with drainage, and will not roll. Keep logs in log decks free of brush and soil.

o In areas outside the excavation, embankment, and slope rounding limits, cut stumps to within 6 inches of the ground (flush cut if possible), measured on the side adjacent to the highest ground.

15. Protection of Improvements - The Contractor shall complete sequences of construction activity in order to prevent damage to equipment, material, and articles incorporated into the work covered by this contract.

16. Protection of Resources. The Contractor shall confine all operations areas authorized or approved by the CO and shall not deposit rocks, excavated materials, or other debris outside of these limits.

o Comply with Section 107 and all Montana Department of Natural Resources &

Conservation (DNRC) regulations, including Forest Fire Regulations established by the DNRC Division of Forestry.

o If a previously unidentified archeological or historic site is encountered, the Contractor shall immediately discontinue work in the general area of the site and notify the CO immediately.

o To the extent possible, Whitebark Pine trees of all size classes shall be protected from damage.

o Location of stockpiles shall be approved by Forest Service personnel and shall not be placed over five-needled pines whenever possible.

17. Water - There is no potable water available on this job. Contractor shall be responsible for all water including water for construction. Screens are required on all stream drafting intakes. Drafting locations and intake placement on Forest lands shall be approved by CO.

18. Camping – Camping is not permitted on the site unless approved in writing by the CO.

19. Food Storage. All food, beverages, etc. must be stored unavailable to animals, including bears, at night and when unattended during the day. Attractants include canned food, pop, beer, garbage, grease, livestock or pet food, toothpaste, lip balm, etc... They must be hung at least 10-feet off the ground and 4 feet from any vertical support or stored inside a bear resistant container or vehicle. Cars, pickup cabs, enclosed horse trailers, hard sided campers or camper shells are all considered bear resistant. Food should be stored out of sight in vehicles. Coolers, pop-up campers, backpacks, and tents are not considered bear resistant.

20. Toilet Facilities - The Contractor shall supply portable toilets to the project. The toilets shall be staked down to prevent overturning during high winds.

21. Cleanup and Disposal – The Contractor shall be responsible for solid waste disposal. The Contractor shall at all times keep the area in a clean, neat, and orderly condition.

Construction related debris, including but not limited to used motor oil, oil cans, grease cartridges and refuse shall be removed promptly from the site and disposed of in a lawful manner off National Forest System lands. Fees for the use of landfills or transfer stations shall be paid for by the Contractor if there is a charge.