Berry Creek TOPR.pdf

TASK ORDER PROPOSAL REQUEST (TOPR)

Project Name:

WRNF Berry Creek Culvert Replacement

Contracting Officer/Email:

Paul Larsen Paul.Larsen@usda.gov Technical Contact/Email:

Dan Wooley Daniel.Woolley@usda.gov

Project Location (include directions):

White River National Forest, Holy Cross Ranger District. The Berry Creek culvert is located on the north of Edwards, Colorado.

The culvert is located on National Forest System Road (NFSR) 774 at milepost 2.4.

Reply Due (Date/Time): same as due date for 1240LU24R0013

This is a competitive request under the USFS, Region 2 Road and Bridge Construction Services MATOC.

Responses shall be emailed to Contracting Officer Paul Larsen. All questions regarding this request shall be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer at the email listed. MATOC contract holders not submitting a response shall notify the Contracting Officer of the business reason for not responding.

Scope of Work:

The work shall consist of what is shown on the plans, stated in the specifications, and summarized below:

• Ensure structure & precast footings are ordered & scheduled for installation

• Install traffic control signs and close National Forest System Road 774

• Access road improvements

• Install erosion control measures on Berry Creek

• Install the stream-flow diversion system on Berry Creek

• Remove the existing culvert

• Excavate for the footing & structure, including blasting (if bedrock encountered)

• Place precast footings (or footing forms) ensuring grade and level foundation

• Backfill the footings and install the streambanks and streambed

• Place the structure on the footings & secure with grout

• Remove stream-flow diversion system and return flow to the channel

• Backfill the structure per manufacturer’s requirements

• Place aggregate on road surface

• Install object markers

• Remove traffic control signs and barricades and re-open National Forest System Road 774

• Seeding and final site work

This project will result in the removal of an existing culvert, and installation of a new aquatic organism passage aluminum plate structure, which will sit on concrete footings. The stream will be rehabilitated to match existing stream conditions, upstream and downstream of the new structure, as outlined in the specifications and drawings. All waste and other deleterious materials (i.e. – removed culverts, oversized material, trash, unsuitable backfill material etc.) encountered during work and because of the contractor’s operation shall be disposed of legally and removed from National Forest lands, except for merchantable timber which shall remain property of the government.

Project Location: White River National Forest, Holy Cross Ranger District. The Berry Creek culvert is located on the north of Edwards, Colorado. The culvert is located on National Forest System Road (NFSR) 774 at milepost 2.4.

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Price range per FAR 36.204(d): Between $100,000 and $250,000

Bid Bond/Offer Guarantee (FAR 52.228-1): 20% required if quote/offer in excess of $150,000.

Performance and Payment Bonds: Both required at 100% of original contract price if value in excess of $150,000, due 10 days after award. Only payment protections required for contracts exceeding $35,000 but not exceeding $150,000, irrevocable letter or credit or payment bond allowed per FAR 52.228-13, due within 10 days of contract award.

Period of Performance (52.211-10): Commence work under this contract within 14 calendar days after the date the contractor receives the NTP and complete the entire work ready for use not later than 30 November 2025.

Liquidated Damages (52.211-12): NA

Access Road Improvement:

Pay Item 15102: Access Road Improvements Access Road Improvement Plan Submittal – Provide a narrative describing the improvements to be made to the access road, including drainage and erosion control.

Reconstruct the road surface as needed to facilitate construction material and equipment delivery while maintaining drainage.

The road must stay in its current alignment and width.

Prior to starting work on access road improvements, schedule a preparatory phase meeting coordinated with the CO.

Contractor is responsible for maintenance and soil erosion and pollution control for the access road during construction.

Rock Excavation Blasting:

All prework submittals for Section 205 Rock Blasting, such as the Qualifications and Blasting Plans, shall be included in the base contract indirectly paid by 15101 Mobilization and submitted and approved prior to start of in-stream work.

The Optional Item 20501 Rock Excavation Blasting will be exercised by the CO as soon as possible after bedrock is encountered for the blasting of the bedrock. No other blasting is allowed. This item covers the actual rock blasting activities, and all work related to blasting except for the pre-work submittals that are paid indirectly by 15101 Mobilization.

Utilities, Sanitation, and Storage Material storage and staging area will be permitted within the project area to be located within the road surface.

Sanitary facilities ARE REQUIRED and are not provided.

Potable and non-potable water is to be provided by the Contractor.

Permanent and temporary electrical power is NOT available on site for construction use.

Camping:

Camping will be allowed. Camping is by permit only and is to be authorized by the District Ranger and then permitted by the Contracting Officer and fees may apply.

The following provisions apply to all camping on National Forest lands during performance of this contract:

1. These provisions are in addition to those contained in, or provided for, in the clause titled “Use of Premises”, in this contract.

2. Every structure used as shelter shall provide protection from the elements. Where heat adequate for weather conditions is not provided, other arrangements should be made to protect workers from the cold. Firewood may be cut only after obtaining a District Firewood Permit.

3. The campsite will not encroach beyond the boundaries designated by the Forest Service. The campsite shall be located so as to minimize impacts on streams, lakes, and other bodies of water. No camping shall be permitted within developed recreation sites or along primary recreation roads.

4. The campsite shall have a clean appearance at all times.

5. Upon abandonment of any campsite, or termination, revocation, or cancellation of camping privileges, the contractor shall remove, within 10 calendar days, all structures and improvements except those owned by the United States, and shall restore the site, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing or in the camping permit. If the contractor fails to remove all structures or improvements within the 10 calendar days, they shall become the property of the United States, but that will not relieve the contractor of liability for the cost of their removal and restoration of the site.

6. Unless otherwise designated by the Contracting Officer, the use of this area is not exclusive, and may be granted to other permittees, contractors, or recreating public. Disorderly conduct is not permitted.

7. Damaging or removing any natural feature or other property of the Forest Service is prohibited.

8. Servicing of equipment in the campsite is not permitted, unless the campsite is within the project area.

9. Sanitary facilities shall be provided for storing food. Ice chests or coolers, with ice supply made from potable water and replenished as necessary, shall be provided and sufficient for the storage of perishable food items.

10. An adequate and convenient potable water supply shall be provided in each camp for drinking and cooking purposes.

11. Toilet facilities adequate for the capacity of the camp shall be provided and supplied with adequate toilet paper. Such facilities shall be serviced and maintained in a sanitary condition.

12. Garbage shall be collected, stored, and disposed of in such a manner as to prevent scattering by the wind, minimize attraction of flies, and discourage access by rodents.

13. Basic first aid supplies shall be maintained, available and under the charge of a person trained to administer first aid. The supplies shall include:

a. Gauze pads (at least 4x4 inches).

b. Two large gauze pads (at least 8x10 inches)

c. Box adhesive bandages (band-aids)

d. One package of gauze roller bandage at least 2 inches wide

e. Two triangular bandages

f. Scissors

g. At least one blanket

h. Tweezers

i. Adhesive tape

j. Latex gloves

k. Resuscitation device such as resuscitation bag, airway, or pocket mask

14. Any washing of laundry shall be done in such a way as to provide for washing and rinsing without polluting lakes, streams, or other flowing water.

15. Waste water must be disposed of away from living and eating areas and in a fashion that minimizes pollution to lakes, streams, and other flowing water.

16. The contractor shall take all reasonable precautions to prevent and suppress forest fires. No material shall be disposed of by burning in open fires during the closed season established by law or regulation without the written permission from the Forest Service.

17. The contractor shall comply with the following fire regulations during fire season:

a. A shovel, axe or pulaski, 10 quart pail which is full of water for immediate use and a fire extinguisher with an Underwriters Laboratory (UL) rating of at least 1:A 10:BC is required during the fire season.

b. All fire rings or outside fireplaces will be approved by the Forest Service representative. The area will be cleared down to mineral soil for a distance of 1 foot outside of the ring or fireplace and it will not have any overhanging material. Fire rings will be dismantled and material disposed prior to leaving the site.

c. All generators and other internal combustion engines will be equipped with USFS approved spark arrestors and/or factory designed muffler and exhaust system in good working order. They will be located in a cleared area with the same requirements as in (b).

d. All fuel will be stored in UL approved flammable storage containers and be located at least 50 feet from any open flame or other source of ignition.

18. Any violation of these conditions may result in revocation of camping approval. The Forest Service reserves the right to terminate a camping permit at any time.

Key Personnel (AGAR 452.234-74):

Project Manager Quality Control Manager Superintendent

Government Furnished Items:

Grass Seed - Approximately 15 lbs/acre. Seed will be available for pick up between 8 am - 4:30 pm at the Holy Cross Ranger District Office with 3 business days’ notice to CO.

Physical Data Provided (52.236-4): NA

Site Visit (52.236-27): A presolicitation site visit was held on October 09, 2024. The site is on a road open to the public and accessible as weather allows.

FAR 52.236-3 Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work is applicable to this project.

Schedules for Construction (52.236-15) & Work Restrictions:

All instream work shall be performed between August 15 and October 31, during the Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s approved instream construction window.

The construction schedule must show the Begin In-stream Work and Complete End Stream Work Milestones. All in-stream work must be shown as able to be completed during this time frame.

Schedule shall account for reasonably anticipated weather delays, especially during the critical in-stream construction window.

Show activities for procurement of precast items and aluminum box structures, including submittal review and approval.

Wage Determination, General Decision Number: CO20240013

FAR 52.222-23 Goals: Minority 10.2%, Female 6.9%, Covered Area CO/Eagle County.