B08_SOW_Jawbone_Visitor_Center_Seal_Coat.pdf

PARKING LOT SEAL COAT FOR JAWBONE VISITOR CENTER

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

PART 1- GENERAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The US Department of The Interior / Bureau of Land Management Jawbone Visitor Center is located at 28111 Jawbone Canyon Road in Kern County, Cantil CA, and serves as a Visitor Information Center for the surrounding recreation areas within the Ridgecrest CA Bureau of Land management Resource Area.

This maintenance project includes cleaning of the paved parking area and prepared for the Seal coat.

One coat of Seal Coat shall be applied to the existing asphalt parking area. This area is approximately 4,000 Sq yards. This contract will also provide for the Re-Striping of the parking stalls and ADA Parking Only indicators with (2) coats of typical standard Asphalt Striping Paint impregnated with reflective glass beads.

1.01 SCOPE OF WORK:

A. SURFACE PREPARATION: Careful inspection of the existing parking lot will be completed to include cleaning of loose rocks, dirt and debris with blower and brooms. Work includes application of one coat of Caltrans Spec. SSP 37-040 asphalt seal coat material over approximately 36,000 sf. parking lot. Cracks that are ¼” up to 1” will be repaired with hot rubberized crack fill. In addition, striping of the parking lot will also be performed and will mimic the existing parking lot area, reflective glass beads will be part of the striping. Pavement surfaces to receive seal coat shall be cleaned of oil and grease spots, dirt, clay, dust, and other deleterious materials that might adversely affect bonding of the seal coat. Cleaning shall be done by air blowing, vacuum, mechanical sweeper, washing, or other methods approved by BLM.

Solvents shall not be used for cleaning pavement.

Prior to surface preparation, cracks shall be cleaned. Cracks shall be cleaned by high pressure air blasting or any other method that leaves a clean dry surface prior to proceeding with subsequent seal coat. After cleaning the existing pavement, remaining oil and grease spots shall be sealed with oil seal primer. The oil seal primer shall be applied in conformance with the manufacturer's recommendations.

B. APPLICATION: The parking area shall be thoroughly dry prior to application of subsequent seal coat. Parking area seal coat shall be applied uniformly in a continuous manner so that no ridges or uncoated areas shall exist. Parking area seal coat shall not be applied when the ambient temperature is less than 55° F or the surface temperature is less than 60° F. Parking area seal coat shall not be applied within 24 hours of rain or within 24 hours prior to forecasted rain, freezing temperatures, during rain, or when the surface contains standing water.

C. STRIPING: Striping shall be installed in the current configuration to provide maximum vehicle capacity. The ReStriping shall be like for like on all parking stalls and ADA Parking Only indicators.

D. Inspections: It is the responsibility of project personnel to observe all work activities and assure performance is within the requirements of the contract documents and to implement the three-phase inspection system. The three phase inspection system is as follows.

E. Preparatory Inspections: Prior to the start of work on each definable feature of work, a preparatory inspection will be performed and will include, but not limited to 1) a review of each applicable specification; 2) a review of contract plans; 3) verification that all materials and/or equipment has been tested, submitted, and approved; 4) verification that all required preliminary work has been completed; 5) reviews of the appropriate activity hazard analyses to assure safety requirements are met; 6) discussion of procedures for constructing the work; etc..

F. Initial Inspections:

This phase is accomplished at the beginning of each definable feature of work, as a minimum this inspection will include: 1) a check of preliminary work; 2) verify full contract compliance; 3) establish the level of workmanship; 4) instruct workers to the level required; 5) check safety to include compliance with safety plan and activity hazard analysis; etc.

G. Follow-up Inspections:

Daily, inspection checks will be performed, including as a minimum: 1) compliance with contract requirements; 2) control testing has been performed and results are appropriately acted upon; 3) Required safety measures, per the AHAs, are continuing to be followed; 4) red-line drawings reflect any changes; 5) all deficiencies have been adequately corrected prior to the start of any additional features of work; etc.

1.02 LOCATION:

Jawbone Visitor Center, located in Kern County at 28111 Jawbone Canyon Road, Cantil CA. 93519.

35.301082° -118.001288°

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: This project will need to be complete NLT 60 days after notice to proceed.

OVERALL OBJECTIVE: The objective of this work is cleaning of the paved parking area and apply Seal Coat and Re- Striping of the parking stalls and ADA Parking Only indicators.

Project Name Sq Feet L Feet Type Surface Notes Jawbone Visitor Center Parking Lot Seal Coat and Striping

36,000 sf Caltrans Spec. SSP 37-040 asphalt seal coat

Typical

Striping LS Typical standard Asphalt Striping Paint impregnated with reflective glass beads.

Typical

ADA Parking Only indicators

LS Typical standard Asphalt Striping Paint impregnated with reflective glass beads.

Typical

1.03 CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE (COR):

The COR will ensure that the Government’s technical objectives are met. To this end, the COR will provide necessary information, direction, coordination, etcetera, within the contractual work description. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of this contract, nor authorize any additional work beyond the scope of work originally contracted;

Changes in the scope of work will be made by the Contracting Officer (CO), only by properly written modifications to the contract. (COR): TBA

1.04 CONTRACTOR SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

The Contractor shall provide a list of all on-site personnel, including sub-contractors (including second and third-tier subcontractors) and suppliers, to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The contractor shall update this list when changes occur. Contractor personnel will be restricted to designated working areas. Any personnel violating this policy may lose access to the facility. Contractor personnel shall always have photo identification while working at the facility. Contractors shall provide the COR with 24 hours of advance notice of every delivery to the site (e.g., concrete, lumber, parts, etc.) and provide the company name and phone number of the firm(s) making deliveries.

1.05 CONTINUITY OF FACILITIES OPERATION:

Work Hours: The Contractor shall generally work during the normal unit operational hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00pm. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) must approve any deviation from these hours.

The Contractor shall provide the COR at least forty-eight hours advance notice prior to working on weekends or federal holidays. The Contracting Officer and COR reserve the right of refusal with no impact to the contract.

Federal Holidays:

The following Federal Legal Holidays are observed:

New Year’s Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day President’s Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

1.06 WORK SCHEDULE:

Schedule work to minimize interference with tenants. Notify the COR immediately if any required shutdowns of work site are necessary.

1.07 NOTIFICATION OF START AND COMPLETION OF WORK:

The Contractor shall notify the COR (5) business days in advance of the date intended work will commence.

1.08 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS AND MATERIAL HANDLING PROCEDURE:

Data Sheets: The Contractor shall provide Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all material to be used in the execution of the contract work that contains hazardous constituents. The MSDS Page 5 shall meet all requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200 and shall be submitted to the COR prior to bringing these materials to the work site.

Material Storage:

The storage of all materials at the work site shall be strictly limited to that quantity needed for the execution of the contract work.

The Contractor shall ensure that storage of the material complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Acceptable storage areas shall be coordinated with the COR prior to the Contractor bringing any materials containing hazardous constituents to the work site. The Contractor shall ensure that adequate protective measures are taken to minimize BLM and Contractor personnel exposure to harmful substances. If protective measures are required, the Contractor shall include them in the Safety Plan, and they shall be reviewed by the COR prior to the start of any contract work involving use of the harmful substance.

1.09 RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL OF REFUSE:

Refuge, excess, or waste materials resulting from construction operations shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be recycled and/or disposed of off Government property. All disposals shall be done in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

1.10 SAFETY:

During the execution of this contract, the Contractor shall conform to the rules and regulations as set forth by Safety and Health Regulations for Construction and California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Div. 1, Ch 4, Subchapter 4, Construction Safety Orders. When the standards differ, the more restrictive standard shall apply. The contractor shall provide barriers, temporary fencing, trench covers, etc. wherever work could cause injury to workers, visitors, or BLM personnel.

1.11 TEMPORARY FACILITIES/STORAGE:

The location for exterior stock/piling of materials if needed shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The Contractor shall be responsible for protecting materials stockpiled against weather, damage, theft, and other risks of loss. The Bureau of Land Management assumes no responsibility for material or equipment left in the storage area.

SANITARY FACILITIES: There are toilet facilities available for Contractor use at the job site. The Contractor may provide his own facilities in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, Chapter XVII, Subpart D, paragraph 1926.51 (c) (1). C.

WATER AND ELECTRICITY: Water and 120V electricity are available on site for Contractor use.

1.12 UNFORSEEN HAZARDOUS MATERIAL:

If, during work, material is found that may be hazardous to human health upon disturbance during construction operations, stop that portion of work and notify the COR and the CO immediately.

1.13 DUST CONTROL:

Always keep dust down. Only wet cutting of concrete blocks, concrete, and asphalt is permitted.

1.14 ATTACHED LOCATION MAP:

JAWBONE VISITOR CENTER

1.15 ATTACHED JAWBONE PARKING LOT STRIPING