DNR Eastern UP Dust Control SOW Schedule A V2.doc

2019 Eastern U.P. Dust Control

SCHEDULE A – STATEMENT OF WORK

RFP #190000002723

Bids Due: Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. Local Time

1. STATEMENT OF WORK

The contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities to perform the application of an approved dust control agent, as a dust control measure, on state designated ORV routes. the application must be made at a minimum of one time at each location during the beginning of each ORV riding season starting in the spring or early summer of 2019 and continuing each riding season of subsequent years as identified in the contract. Additional applications per season may be requested if conditions warrant during exceptionally dry periods. Upon completion of the project, the Department expects the route surface to be treated with the selected dust control agent at the specified treatment rate per solution for that agent type.

Treatment locations: Schoolcraft, Mackinac and Luce Counties. Add: Chippewa County

2. BACKGROUND/PURPOSE

These dust control measures are done in areas that meet the below criteria to alleviate issues associated by dust generated by ORV use. Excessive dust may be a safety hazard to individuals with allergies or breathing difficulties and may decrease visibility along roadways.

Criteria

· In residential areas where there are at least 6 homes in close proximity and are within 250’ of the route right-of-way.

· Where the route is near high traffic areas, parks, businesses and major road intersections.

· Single resident if resident has medically confirmed respiratory health problems.

· Within city or village limits where necessary

· Consideration may be given to residents not meeting these criteria especially in open areas void of vegetative cover where dust is consistently being carried into or onto the home.

As stated in P.A. 451, Part 811, Section 81117, the fund shall be administered by the department and shall be used for the signing, improvement, maintenance, and construction of ORV trails, routes, or areas; and for the restoration of any of the natural resources of this state on public lands that are damaged due to ORV use in conjunction with the plan.

3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Provide and apply the approved dust control agent from the selection below, at the given application rate (gallons/0.1 mile), as an effective dust control measure on ORV routes at the identified treatment locations. The agent shall be applied on State Highway shoulders, approximately 6 feet of the gravel shoulder both north and south or both east and west bound lanes. At locations on full width routes, agent shall be applied across the entire width of the route surface which is approximately 10-12’ (varies).

Dust Control Agents

A. Calcium Chloride (CC): Liquid application at 35% solution, 176 gallons per 0.1 mile.

B. Penetrating Emulsion Prime (PEP): Liquid application at product recommended solution, 218 gallons per 0.1 mile.

C. Magnesium Chloride (MC): Liquid application at 30% solution, 293 gallons per 0.1 mile.

D. The Contractor will have the option of applying either Penetrating Emulsion Prime, Calcium Chloride or Magnesium Chloride at the mix ratios and application rates described herein. Award of Contract shall be based upon the Best Value to the State of Michigan. The State of Michigan reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularity in any bid, and to make an award that is in the best interest of the State of Michigan.

Agent Type Treatment Length (Miles)

A (CC) B (PEP) C (MC)

E. Note: Treatment sites are located on ORV routes in MDOT ROW shoulders approximately 6’ wide in each direction. ORV routes of full width approximately 10-12’ wide (Autrain West), access may be difficult.

F. Contractor must provide the MSDS sheets, percent solution and application rate of the agent they choose to use with the bid proposal package.

G. The DNR project manager must approve the treatment agent and solution and be notified prior to application.

H. Additional services may be necessary due to extreme dry weather conditions and will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSE:

Contractor has reviewed the Contract Activities section and will comply with no exception(s).

Contractor has reviewed the Contract Activities section and will comply with exception(s).

List all exception(s):

I. MICHIGAN CDL DRIVER’S LICENSE: Drivers of the application vehicles shall require Michigan CDL driver’s licenses appropriate for the type of vehicle being driven. Bidder shall provide those drivers’ names and the expiration dates of their licenses.

Contractor has reviewed the Michigan CDL driver’s license requirement and will comply with no exception(s). Please list the drivers and their license info here:

Contractor has reviewed the Michigan CDL driver’s license requirement and will comply with exception(s).

List all exception(s):

J. PROJECT PLAN Bidder shall provide a Project Plan describing work activities, equipment used, means of equipment transportation between sites, and any needed phasing, including plans for inclement weather, and second application criteria.

Contractor’ Project Plan:

4. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

During the performance of the contract, or when specifically requested, the Department reserves the right to make periodic inspections to review all services called for by the contract and to assure the work is progressing satisfactorily. If any of the services do not conform to contract requirements, the Department may require the contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements. When the defects in services cannot be corrected by reperformance, the Department may require the contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to contract requirements and reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed. If the contractor fails to promptly perform the services again or to take the necessary action to ensure future performance in conformity with contract requirements, the Department may by contract or otherwise, perform the services and charge to the contractor and cost incurred by the Department that is directly related to the performance of such service or terminate the contract for default.

5. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

All tasks as specified on the statement of work shall be completed, inspected and accepted during a period from the beginning of the last full week of May through the end of the first full week in June of each contract year.

6. CONTRACTOR PROJECT MANAGER AND HOURS OF AVAILABILITY

Bidder shall provide the name and contact information for his/her Project Manger and hours of availability.

CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSE:

Office telephone:

Cell Telephone:

Saturday:

Sunday:

7. PROJECT MANAGER

Paul E. Gaberdiel

Tx: (906) 293-5131 ext. 4045 Cell: (906) 235-9650 gaberdielp@michigan.gov