C04b Attachment 2 SOW 1240LT27Q0004.docx

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Statement of Work (SOW) GAOA Brainard Lake Recreation Area (BLRA) Deferred Maintenance – Recreation Site Improvements - Niwot Trailhead Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests & Pawnee National Grassland Boulder Ranger District – Ward, Colorado Prepared 5/08/2026

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Project Brainard Lake Recreation Area (BLRA) Deferred Maintenance – Recreation Site Improvements Project – Niwot Trailhead

General Information

1.0 Background

Brainard Lake Recreation Area (BLRA) is a unique set of developed recreation sites that are nestled up next to the Indian Peak Wilderness Area on the Boulder Ranger District near Ward, Colorado. This project covers one of these recreation sites, Niwot Trailhead. This area is a heavily utilized recreation area for the winter and summer months. There are a lot of recreation opportunities within this area, and it sees approximately one-quarter of a million visitors annually. During the summer months this entire area is filled to capacity on weekends. Hiking, fishing, picnicking, and scenic driving are all common recreation activities present at these sites.

2.0 Scope of Work

A. The proposed project’s goal is to reduce the deferred maintenance at the Niwot Picnic Trailhead, an important and very high use recreation site near Ward, Colorado in the BLRA. The project will reduce deferred maintenance and improved site accessibly. Work shall include but is not limited to:

a. Demolishing and removing the existing timber parking barriers and retaining walls

b. Constructing timber steps

c. Constructing rock retaining walls

d. Constructing accessible compacted aggregate trails

e. Renovating existing historic picnic sites

f. Constructing new picnic sites

g. Revegetation of disturbed areas

B. Work Hours: No work shall happen on weekends or Federally recognized Holidays. Work shall be allowed during daylight hours.

C. Project Site Requirements:

a. Recreation site will remain open to the public during construction. Contractor shall install and maintain suitable barriers to ensure the protection of the public, employees, and facilities. All signs shall meet MUTCD standards.

b. Contractor may be allowed to temporarily close or block off traffic, with prior approval from the Contracting Officer, for the safety of the public.

c. Contractor shall be in compliance with current OSHA 1910 and 1926 regulations and requirements.

d. Any sub-contractors shall be under the superintendence by the Prime.

D. Inspection and Acceptance

a. All work shall be conducted under the general direction of the Contracting Officer and is subject to Government inspection and testing at all places and at all reasonable times before acceptance to ensure strict compliance with the terms of the contract. See FAR Clause 52.212-4(a) contained herein. The contractor is responsible for adhering to the contract specifications and for quality control.

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

The Contractor shall furnish all management, labor, equipment, supervision, tools, materials, transportation, operating supplies, supervision, workman’s compensation, unemployment insurance and incidentals necessary to perform the work in accordance with the specification and provisions of the contract.

The project is the renovation of one () picnic ground which will include the installation of compacted aggregate trails, renovation of existing historic picnic sites, construction of new picnic sites, and other recreation site elements like wayfinding signs. All Contractors shall visit the project sites and acquaint themselves with current conditions prior to submitting a bid for these services. During excavation, there is a high likelihood of encountering large boulders or rock materials, especially when excavating the toilet vault holes. Large boulders or rock material shall remain on-site unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer.

The contractor shall be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any Federal, State, County, and Municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work. The contractor shall be responsible for all damages to persons or property, which occur as a result of the Contractor’s performance or negligence.

4.0 Location

A. The BLRA is located approximately 23 miles north-west of Denver, Colorado or approximately 2 miles west of the town of Ward, Colorado.

B. Site Access

a. Direction to Brainard Lake Recreation Area from Boulder: Drive approximately 10 miles north of Boulder and then turn west onto Lefthand Canyon Drive. Drive west approximately 17 miles to the town of Ward. Turn north onto Highway 72 for approximately 100 yards and then turn west onto Brainard Lake Road and travel approximately 3 miles to the project sites.

b. Niwot Picnic Trailhead is approximately 2 miles west of Red Rock Lake Picnic Ground on NFSR 112.0.

c. Coordinates: 40° 4'35.31"N, 105°34'38.38"W

Appendix A – Project Site Locations Map

NIWOT PICNIC GROUND

Appendix B – Project Site Photos

Niwot Picnic Ground – Existing timber boarders, timber parking barriers, and information kiosk to be removed. Moose interpretive sign to be re-located on site.

Niwot Picnic Ground – Existing metal pedestal grill, fire ring, and picnic tables to be demolished and removed. Existing picnic sites to be renovated. Stone retaining walls are important and historic and will be protected during construction!

Niwot Picnic Ground – Existing timber bollards and barriers to be removed. Barrier rocks shall be relocated on site. Existing asphalt parking lot to remain and be protected.

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