Attch_1_DB_P1_Garnet_Hill_Trail_Systems_SOW.pdf

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

ELY DISTRICT, BRISTLECONE FIELD OFFICE

Garnet Hill Recreation Area

Trail Systems

STATEMENT

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WORK

STATEMENT OF WORK

GARNET HILL RECREATION AREA TRAIL SYSTEMS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT

1. Background: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Bristlecone Field Office (BFO) has proposed a Recreation Area Management Plan (RAMP) that would combine and expand the existing Garnet Hill Recreation Area facilities and Egan Crest Trailhead user facilities and trails to guide the agency’s overall recreation management in the Garnet Hill Recreation Area to implement enhanced motorized and non-motorized trail systems for recreational use at the Garnet Hill and Egan Crest trailheads.

This requirement includes final design and construction of trail systems to meet overall recreation demand in the Garnet Recreation Area and specifically to enhance accessibility for both motorized and non-motorized trail systems that link to the Garnet Hill and Egan Crest Trailheads and traverse the semi mountainous terrain of the Garnet Hill Recreation Area.

The design shall be completed from the planned conceptual trail system. Basic trail system maps and GIS files shall be submitted for the following scope and description of work.

2. Scope: The contractor shall design and construct the Garnett Hill Recreation Area Non- Motorized and Motorized Trail Systems. Currently, the project site is used for recreational uses such as rock hounding, hiking, equestrian riding, non-motorized bikes, motorized Off Highway Vehicles (OHV), special recreation permit events (motorized and non-motorized), dispersed camping, star gazing and consumptive uses. The goal of the project is to provide quality settings for developed and undeveloped recreation experiences and opportunities while protecting resources and developing sustainable non-motorized and motorized trail systems to meet current and future demands, especially for urban interface areas.

The project will consist of final approved design from the conceptual planned trail system and construction thereof. In addition, the contractor will be required to perform all cultural inventories and obtain clearances for siting/locations of trail systems. T h e contractor shall install all wayfinding, navigational and informative signage on trail systems and at all trailheads located at Garnet Hill (main Trail Head and campgrounds, keystone Junction Trail Head and Lackawanna Rd.) and Egan Crest. The contract shall include all labor, equipment, materials, and transportation necessary to design and construct this project according to the provisions enumerated below.

3. Location: The Garnet Hill Recreation Area Trail Systems are located within White Pine

County approximately 6 miles west of Ely, Nevada along Highway 50.

4. Access: The Government will provide access to the Contractor to the extent required to perform this work during normal working hours, 6 AM to 6 PM Monday through Friday except official government holidays.

5. Description of Work: The scope of this project requires project coordination, trail design services including conceptual layout, layout development, development, and construction documents. The following sections outline the requirements for implementing design-build of the project components.

The entire trail systems, both motorized and non-motorized, have an initial conceptual trail plan which is to be carried forward for the final design-build. This conceptual trail system was initially designed both by the International Mountain Biking Association for the non-motorized trail and the BLM for the motorized trail. Within the environmental planning effort, a 150-foot resource protection buffer (from centerline) has been established for locating/siting of actual trails. In most instances, this buffer should be adequate. In instances, where the buffer is not adequate, the contractor will work with the BLM in approving realignment of the trail and appropriate erosion control required. This 150-foot buffer will also allow for creating a better environmentally sustainable as well as recreational opportunity which is the desired outcome.

I. Garnet Hill Non-Motorized Trail System

Trailhead Background info: There are five trailhead locations for the non-motorized trail system. The construction of these Trailheads, Facilities and Trail map kiosks shall be constructed under a separate construction contract.

The proposed final design shall account for the conceptually planned trails (listed below) to link into these trailheads (under a separate contract). Coordination with the COR and PI will be crucial since there may be other work in the area by another contractor in progress.

The trailheads (constructed under a separate contract) and the proposed trail location (in this contract) are listed below.

Main Trailhead at Garnet Hill: At the Main Trailhead 5-6 trails link into main trailhead parking area. Refer to IMBA_Planned_Trails in Figures 6 and 7.

Upper Campground: 4 trails link into the upper campground area. Refer to

IMBA_Planned_Trails in Figures 6 and 7.

Lower Campgrounds: 2-3 trails link into the lower campground area. Refer to

IMBA_Planned_Trails in Figures 6 and 7.

Keystone Junction: 1 trail links into The Keystone Junction. Refer to

IMBA_Planned_Trails in Figures 6.

Lackawanna Road: Refer to IMBA_Planned_Trails in Figures 6.

Non-Motorized Trail System: The non-motorized trail system will be limited to non-motorized uses such as hiking, trail running, mtn biking, horseback, and allowance of Class I e-bikes. The conceptual trail system includes 25 individual trails that collectively span approximately 35 miles across the southern portion of the recreation area. The main access point to the non-motorized trail system will be the Garnet Hill Main Trailhead and Campgrounds with additional small trailheads at the Keystone Junction and Lackawanna Road. Refer to Proposed Non-Motorized Bike Trail in Figures 1 and 2.

Conceptual planned trail alignments presented in Figures 1-5 have been designed in the field by professional trail designers (International Mountain Bike Association). Final trail alignments will be confirmed in the field prior to construction. In the event that a sensitive resource or natural feature is encountered during final design, trail alignments may be adjusted up to 150 feet on either side from centerline. Final trail alignments will be placed to avoid and minimize the removal of native vegetation to the extent possible.

These trails will be primarily designed and constructed as mtn bike flow trails and incorporate unique features found on the landscape.

The trail system shall accommodate different skill levels with approximately 20% beginner, 70% intermediate and 10% expert.

Trail width will vary. A majority of the trails will be built to approximately 36 inches wide with some portions being 60 inches wide when and where necessary. The BLM and contractor shall coordinate and agree on these during design.

II. Egan Crest Motorized Trail System

Trailhead/Parking Area: Refer to Figures 3,4,7

Existing Egan Crest Trail System: The existing Egan Crest Trail System consists of approximately 24 miles of existing signed two-track route. Majority of trail system is rough, rocky, however will not require any repair. There are portions of the trail that will require some earthwork to mitigate deeply rutted areas, erosion issues, and resource issues. Some segments of trail may require to be re-routed or regraded. It is expected that 20% (4.8 miles) of the trail system will require some repair work. Design shall include these locations with proposed repair type. Refer to Figures 1 and 5.

Existing Route Network: Similar to the existing Egan Crest trail System, approximately 27 miles of existing route network have been identified to become part of the entire signed trail system. Majority of trail system is rough and rocky but will not require repair. There are portions of the route network that will require some earthwork to mitigate deeply rutted areas, erosion issues, and resource issues. Some segments of trail may require to be re-routed or regraded. It is expected that 20% (5.2 miles) of the existing route network will require some repair work. Design shall include these locations with proposed type of repair.

Refer to Figures 1 and 5.

OHV Technical Course: The Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) technical course will be located adjacent to the Egan Crest trailhead area and is designed for OHV users to practice navigating a series of technical obstacles including rolling bumps, banked turns, and other offroad features. The OHV technical course is comprised of two sections and will be approximately 3.2 miles in length and will have a natural dirt and gravel surface. Refer to Figure 4.

o The conceptual layout was created by the BLM as illustrative of what is expected of the final design. However, re-routing may be required for producing an outstanding OHV Technical Course experience.

o The OHV technical Course will be limited to utility task vehicles (UTV), all-terrain vehicles (ATV), and motorcycles and will be closed to full size vehicles. The width of the trail will be approximately 60 inches at the entrances to deter full size vehicles from entering but may require additional width up to 72 inches within the route to accommodate features.

o Technical features should be designed for a range of experience levels.

o The main course should be one trail but could have segments where a side trail leads to a feature and then returns to the main course.

o There should be a range of features that cater to all OHV, UTV, ATV, and motorcycles.

o Course should be designed for a very active driving and riding experience, which should include lots of turns (in sloped and out sloped), high banked berms, bumps, jumps, and dips.

o The more technical difficult features should include a bypass route.

Motorized Trail System New: The new constructed motorized trails shall include

25 individual trails comprising of single-track width and OHV width trail that collectively span approximately 20 miles across the northern portion of the recreation area. The main access point to the motorized trail system will be the Egan Crest trailhead. Refer to Figures 1 and 5.

o Single Track Trail: Three sections comprising 7.3 miles. The single-track trail will be limited to motorcycle use only. It will be constructed to a width of approximately 12-24 inches and will have a natural dirt and gravel surface.

Single track trail shall be designed for intermediate to expert skill levels and should have a range of features comprising of semi-straight fast sections, slower in sloped turns where feasible and out sloped turns where necessary, berms, bumps and jumps, and small pull-out rest stops on higher mountain peak vistas. Refer to Proposed Single Track in Figures 1 and 5.

o OHV Width Trail: Approximately 11 sections comprising 13 miles. The OHV Trail will be open to all vehicles. It will be constructed to a maximum width of 72 inches and will have a natural dirt and gravel surface. This new constructed OHV trail shall be designed and constructed with some semi straight faster touring portions and some portions with turns and features that will create an active fun driving experience while requiring lower safe operating speeds. Refer to Proposed OHV Route in Figures 1 and 5.

Wayfinding Signage:

The contractor will design, purchase, and install all wayfinding signage to include trail stickers. The wayfinding signage for the trail will mainly utilize carsonite and/or steel pipe materials to prevent vandalism. These signs will be positioned at a distance from the trail, ensuring visibility without posing any safety risks. Signage will be placed at intervals along the trail to provide adequate navigational confidence to the user. At all entrances to trail system and where trail crosses other routes, appropriate stickers will identify allowed and or limited use of that trail.

Stickers shall include but are not limited to:

o Route Name, Number or Letter.

o BLM logo o Navigational arrows o Trail difficulty o Allowed and Limited uses, such as non-motorized with allowance for Class I E-bike, Motorized OHV open all uses, Motorized OHV closed to full size vehicles, Motorized Minibikes 50cc or less. These should be depicted with International Recreation Symbols or in some instances may be spelled out.

o All stickers will be on high quality outdoor UV and weather resistant material.

Proof/verification of sticker manufacturer will be required.

6. Mitigation requirements for all new constructed trails:

On all sections of trail and where trails cross intermittent drainages, trail alignments will be designed to avoid and minimize potential erosion issues. Stormwater management features such as out sloping of trail @ 3%, rolling dips, grade reversals, hardened low water crossings, and catchment basins will be installed as appropriate.

Final trail alignments will be confirmed in the field and approved by BLM prior to construction. In the event that a sensitive resource or natural feature is encountered during final design and or during construction, trail alignments may be adjusted with BLM approval up to 150 feet on either side.

Tree removal. In most instances, alignment of trail can avoid trees. In some instances, for trail alignment or line of sight for user safety, trees may be removed. Removal will be by either flush cut at ground level or completely pulled. All removed tree material shall be cut into 18-inch-long rounds and limbs. Cut material may either be stacked in place or scattered 50 feet from trail.

All large mature trees will be left to continue to grow. Small unhealthy trees can be removed as needed.

All motorized equipment for use during construction (UTVs, vehicles, excavators, skid steer, dozer, backhoe, etc.) will have a tread and blade width not to exceed 12 inches wider than section of trail being constructed. Exceptions to this rule such as using a 36-inch-wide mini excavator on one single pass to construct 24 inch wide single- track trail.

This shall be included and coordinated in the design planning phase and approved by BLM before implementing.

For design planning and construction of new constructed trail system, if requested and where appropriate, approval may be made for overland cross country motorized vehicle travel of UTV, quad and motorcycle and equipment. Locations requiring this request should be included in design for approval.

7. Design and Documentation Requirement:

The contractor team shall prepare the necessary submittal documentation for clearance, approvals and permits. The design shall be in accordance with the latest edition of applicable local and federal codes, regulations, specifications, and standards. This project does not require topography survey or full-blown engineering plans. In conjunction with the BLM, the contractor design team shall consult, coordinate, meet and seek approval with all applicable state, county, local municipalities, and utilities having jurisdictional interest in the development of the site. All design documents and submittals will be developed with input from the BLM.

I. Initial Coordination: Prior to design, the following meetings shall occur:

Scoping Meeting (within 7 calendar days after award): Prior to the site visit, the contractor shall initiate and conduct a conference call with the Government. The purpose of the call is to preview the project, interview the Government on overall expectations for the project, review any Government provided materials, and generally discuss plans for the design effort. The meeting shall be attended by key members of the design team. The contractor design team shall ask questions about the project to be better prepared for the upcoming site visit.

Within three (3) calendar days after the conference call, the contractor will provide detailed meeting notes outlining the discussion.

Kickoff Meeting/Site Visit: Key members of the contractor design team shall attend a half day meeting at the Site. Within three (3) calendar days of the site visit, the contractor shall provide detailed meeting notes. Meeting discussion shall include the following:

o Detailed review and discussion, o Set project objectives, deliverables and schedule, and

II. Coordination/Review/Approval:

The design shall be done in accordance with latest edition of applicable local and federal codes, regulations, specifications, and standards. The contractor will be responsible for preparing SWPPP (Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan) documents for permit for Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP). In conjunction with the BLM, the contractor team shall consult, coordinate, meet and seek approval with all applicable state, county, local municipalities and utilities having jurisdictional interest in the development of the site. Any applicable fees shall be paid by the contractor.

Reviews:

The project will have three formal BLM reviews: Conceptual Design (35%), Design Development (DD 65%), Design Development (DD 95%), and Construction Documents (CD,100%/Final). Email submission is acceptable.

• 35% Conceptual Review: The Conceptual Design submittal shall reflect the intent of the proposed design. From Notice to Proceed, Contractor shall submit 35% concept drawings within 30 calendar days. Provide electronic copy of Schematic Design for Government review. Allow Government 14 calendar days for review and comment. Upon approval, Contractor shall move forward with 65% Design Development documents.

The submittal shall include preliminary drawings which are at a minimum 35% complete, and any supplemental documents.

i. 65% DD Review: From 35% Approval, Contractor shall submit 65% design withing 30 calendar days. DD submittal shall consist of natural progression of the concept drawings into the working drawings, and draft specifications. At this time the documents should be a minimum of 65% complete. The submittal shall indicate previous project guidance, review comments, approvals, program requirements and criteria. The DD phase will include all finalized engineering calculations, manufacturer’s data and cut sheets. Allow Government 14 calendar days for review and comment.

ii. 95% DD Review: From 65% Approval, Contractor shall submit 95% design withing 30 calendar days. The submittal shall include all documents in pre-final form, including all corrections and changes, required after review of the DDs, this allows for any minor edits prior to final submittal. Allow Government 14 calendar days for review and comment. This submittal shall include:

o Drawings developed in compliance with the specifications which meet construction requirements.

o Studies, and calculations produced in the course of the design.

o The above materials shall be delivered to the Government. The Contracting Officer needs electronic submittals only.

iii. 100% DD Review: From 95% Approval, Contractor shall submit 100% design withing 15 calendar days. The final submittal shall include all documents in final form, including all corrections and changes, required.

iv. after review of the DDs. Allow Government 14 calendar days for review and comment. Final submittal shall include:

o Drawings developed in compliance with the specifications which meet bidding and construction requirements.

o Each drawing shall bear the seal and signature of the registered professional in responsible charge of the work depicted.

o Studies and calculations produced in the course of the design.

o One set of full-size drawings sent via email of drawings in .dwg and .pdf format.

o One original set of the specifications (unbound)with specifications in .doc format.

o The above materials shall be delivered to the Government. The

Contracting Officer needs electronic submittals only.

8. Cultural Inventories and Clearance:

The contractor shall provide cultural resource Class III inventory/clearances on all new constructed trail segments.

The National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), as amended (54 USC 300101 et seq.), sets forth the responsibilities that federal agencies must meet regarding cultural resources, especially Section 106 and regulations for its implementation in 36 CFR 800. Federal agencies must conduct the necessary studies and consultations to identify cultural resources that may be affected by an undertaking, evaluate cultural resources that may be affected to determine if they are eligible for the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), and assess whether such historic properties would be adversely affected.

Coordination between the contractor Archeologist and BLM’s Archaeologist will facilitate requirements. The contractor shall have a permitted third-party archaeological contractor who shall conduct a Class III cultural resources inventory of the Area of Potential Effects (APE). The inventory must be conducted in accordance with Nevada BLM archaeological inventory guidelines (BLM 2019) and the Nevada BLM and Nevada State Historic Preservation Office state protocol agreement (BLM and Nevada State Historic Preservation Office 2014).

Prior to conducting the Class III inventory, a records search of the Project Area shall be accomplished by the contractor to identify previously recorded cultural resources. A fieldwork authorization will be required to be issued by the Government’s field office.

Following completion of the fieldwork, the archaeological contractor must submit a report to the BLM documenting procedures and results of the inventory as well as site eligibility recommendations for the National Register of Historic Places.

9. Drawing Guidelines: Each drawing sheet or trail map produced by the Contractor shall have a Government approved title block. A title sheet with an index of drawings shall be provided by the contractor and include an area reference map to show the project sites’ locations in Nevada and another map to show relative location to the city of Ely along the Highway 50.

The drawings and or maps shall utilize symbols, abbreviations, line-types, and line-weights commonly used in the land development industry to ensure ease of reading and understanding of drawing intention. Each sheet of the final drawing set shall include graphical and numerical scales. Dimensioning shall be clear, legible, and consistent.

Period of Performance: Project’s design and construction shall be 943 calendar days following the date of the Government issued project Notice to Proceed.

The COR shall provide written notice to the Contractor in letter form sent via email that the 100 percent construction drawings and specifications have been approved by the COR and may be submitted for regulatory review.

10. Warranties: All design deviance from the standards shall be corrected as per recommendation from COR of the project, project lead, and management.

11. Work to be Performed: The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to design and construct the Garnet Hill Recreation Area Trail Systems Design- Build project according to the provisions contained herein. The work includes disposal of any waste material in an acceptable manner.

12. Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE): Shapefiles of conceptual trail systems will be provided.

13. Meeting and Progress Review: The Contractor shall meet with the COR at the beginning of each work phase and every week once the work is started or as otherwise agreed upon by both parties to review progress and project expectations. Meetings may be conducted in person, at the BLM office, on site, by telephone or other telecommunication option agreed to by both parties.

14. Delivery, Storage, and Handling: Deliver materials to site in an undamaged condition. Store materials off the ground to provide protection against any kinds of damage. Check all materials for any damages and deformations before installation.

The contractor shall submit the followings lists of deliverables:

• Project Schedule

• Final project specification and drawings including dimensions.

15. Payment: The Contractor shall furnish the COR a detailed payment schedule. This schedule shall be based upon the Schedule of Values with sufficient detail to allow accurate calculation of the monthly progress payments. Planning, permitting, testing, field investigation and surveying shall be broken out separately. All the previous elements as well as design items shall be broken down into percentage completion. Upon the completion of the contract work, a Contractor office Representative (COR) shall accompany the Contractor on an inspection of the work done. Payment will be made based on work performed and approved by the COR.

16. Cleaning and Completion: Project site cleanup includes the removal and proper disposal of all construction trash, debris, and residue off the BLM project site. Any borrow pit excavated for soil testing should be filled back by local materials and the surrounding should be levelled with existing ground. Items such as miscellaneous construction materials are considered as the property of the contractor and shall be removed from the project site accordingly. Clean up debris and unused material and remove from the site and properly dispose of.

17. Figures 1-7

Figure 6: All Trailhead locations

Figure 7: Trailhead Locations at Main TH and Campgrounds