RFQ P1226Q0014 - BLCA/CURE Mag Chloride Gravel Roads

STATEMENT OF WORK

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The work consists of providing Magnesium Chloride application to gravel roads at Black Canyon National Park, and Curecanti National Recreation Area, in the Gunnison Colorado areas.

SPECIFICATIONS

One (1) application per year of Magnesium Chloride dust abatement to be applied on or about: April 13, 2026 – May 1, 2026. Material must be applied via computer calibration at the rate of 0.25 gallons per square yard along roadway for

8.7 miles at Curecanti (The total allowable amount of gallons is 22,400 for Curecanti) and applied at 0.50 gallons per square yard along roadway for 9 miles of the North Rim of the Black Canyon (The total allowable amount of gallons is 39,000 for Black Canyon).

Roadway surface at Black Canyon is approximately 9 miles long by 18’ wide. Government will prepare road surface.

Roadway surface at Curecanti National Recreation Area is approximately 8.7 miles long by 18’ wide. Government will prepare road surface.

Application spray pattern must span the entire 18’ roadway in one pass, this saves government time and shortens the time of road closures to the public during the season.

Payment will be made based on actual material applied not to exceed award amount.

Magnesium Chloride Solution Specifications:

Chemical Properties Magnesium Chloride 30-33%; Sulfates 0-3.5%, Potassium 0-0.5%; Sodium 0-0.7%

Physical Properties Clear to yellow in color; 10.85-11lbs per gallon; 6-7.5 pH of a 5% solution

Constituents

Total Phosphorous, Barium, or Zinc < 10.00mg/L Molybdenum < 15.00 mg/L Cyanide or Mercury < 0.05 mg/L Arsenic < 3.00 mg/L Copper < 0.10 mg/L Lead < 0.50 mg/L Chromium < 0.10 mg/L Cadmium < 0.15 mg/L Selenium < 0.30 mg/L Ammonia or Nitrogen < 0.00 mg/L

DELIVERY SCHEDULE and CONTRACT PERIOD The awarded vendor will be expected to provide the services requested upon receipt of “notice to proceed” from the contracting officer, or as may be coordinated sooner, or as otherwise arranged. The Contracting Officer and/or the Park POC shall coordinate with the awarded vendor for a date and time to begin the requested services.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance is 14 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP).

WORK DATES

Work estimated to take place April 13, 2026 – May 1, 2026. The exact date will be set based on ensuring that freezing conditions do not exist in the roads, yet ensuring there is still enough moisture in the roads and as approved by the Park POC for this requirement.

LOCATION

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, North Rim Road, is located approximately 15 miles southeast of Crawford Colorado. Curecanti National Recreation Area is located approximately 15 miles west of Gunnison Colorado.

PARK REQUIREMENTS

-The contractor shall determine and adhere to roadway use regulations for all roads between the point of origin and the delivery site and be responsible for any applicable permits.

-The contractor shall adhere to all park requirements, rules, regulations and posted speed limits within all park boundaries.

SUBMITTALS

The awarded contractor will be required to provide the following for review and approval prior to commencement of work:

-Submittals for all products, chemicals, etc., expected to be provided in the completion of this contract -Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all products, chemicals, etc. to be provided in the completion of this contract.

-Insurance Certificate

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

The measurement for payment shall be for the actual supplies & services quoted as a firm fixed price. All work shall be approved and accepted by the Contracting Officer. Payment will be made at the contracted prices. A single payment, upon contract completion, is anticipated for this contract.

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP). "Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice:

1. Copy of vendor invoice document in PDF format, which shows pricing breakdown for all items being invoiced for and must include the contract number, date(s) of service (if applicable), date of invoice, and the vendor’s standard invoice letterhead.

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRBSTL) within 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone (866) 973-3131. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov.

WARRANTY

The Contractor shall ensure that the dust suppressant meets the requirements of these specifications and the submittals upon delivery.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For information regarding this solicitation contact: Contracting Officer

CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

Contract line item 00010:

Magnesium Chloride shall be applied to the road surface on the North Rim Road of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. The supplier will spray/apply Magnesium Chloride at the rate of 0.50 gallons per square yard for 9 miles.

The application will cover nine (9) miles of road at a width of eighteen feet (18'). Application spray pattern must span the entire eighteen-foot roadway in one pass. The total allowable amount of gallons is 39,000. This work will be completed one (1) mile at a time, depending on moisture content, water trucks, and equipment. This process may take one to two days for completion.

North Rim Road- 9 miles

Total allowable amount of gallons is 39,000 per year

Contract Line item 00020:

Magnesium Chloride shall be applied to the road surfaces at Curecanti National Recreation Area. The supplier will spray/apply Magnesium Chloride at the rate of 0.25 gallons per square yard to 8.7 miles of road, at a width of eighteen feet (18'). The total allowable amount of gallons is 22,400 per year. Application spray pattern must span the entire eighteen-foot roadway in one pass. This work will consist of the application to multiple short roadways along highway 50 and Ponderosa Campground as follows:

Soap Creek Road - 3 and 1/10 miles (3.1) Ponderosa Campground Road - 2 and 8/10 miles (2.8) Red Creek Road - 4/10 mile (.4) Dry Gulch Road - 6/10 mile (.6) Bay of Chickens - 3/10 mile (.3) East Elk Creek - 1 and 2/10 miles (1.2) North Willow Creek - 3/10 mile (.3)

The total allowable amount of gallons is 22,400 per year

Contract Line Item 00030:

This line item is for the hauling and application of water to the North Rim Road of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. The quoter shall provide a quote price, which should include a total amount for the truck, driver and water. It is estimated that as much as 6,000 gallons of water will be required.