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INVITATION FOR BIDS

Solicitation No. DTFH70-10-B-00012

OR BLM ARRA 2009(2)

ESMOND, HAWLEY AND BUCK CREEK CULVERTS BOOK 2

Solicitation, Offer & Award, Bid Schedule, Contract Clauses, Minimum Wage Schedule, Special Contract Requirements, and Plans

This solicitation cites

Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-03 U.S. Customary

ISSUING OFFICE:

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

610 EAST FIFTH STREET

VANCOUVER, WA 98661-3801

Phone: (360) 619-7520 – FAX: (360) 619-7932

Web site: http://www.wfl.fhwa.dot.gov/contracting/ e-mail : wfl.contracts@dot.gov

Bid Opening Date:

See Page A-3, Block 13A

QUICK INDEX

Page Item

H-1 Permits I-1 Storm Water, Erosion Control And Sediment Control Best Management Practices J-1 Fire Protection and Suppression

Plan

A-1 Notice to Bidders

This solicitation is a HUBZone Small Business Set-aside See FAR clause 52.219-3 (pg C-19)

BID REMINDERS

Electronic bids will not be accepted. Submit printed copy of bid to the address listed on the enclosed SF 1442. Before submitting your bid, please review the following:

Have you rechecked your bid figures?

Have you completed the bid schedule?

Have you completed and signed the SF 1442, Solicitation, Offer & Award?

Have you acknowledged all amendments?

Have you completed the Representations &

Certifications (Page B-1)?

Is your bid guarantee enclosed in proper form and amount (see FAR Clause 52.228-1), including Power of Attorney affidavit?

Does the lower left corner of the proposal envelope state “Bid Enclosed”?

Does the lower left corner include the Solicitation Number and the project number/name?

PROJECT NAME OR BLM ARRA 2009(2)

ESMOND, HAWLEY AND BUCK CREEK CULVERTS

LOCATION MULTIPLE SITES

COUNTY LANE AND DOUGLAS

STATE OREGON

LENGTH 0.271 MILES

FIXED COMPLETION DATE See FAR Clause 52.211-10 (FAR Clauses begin on page C-1)

PERMITS

The following perm its have been secured by the Federal Highway Adm inistration. The Contractor is responsible for implementing the requirements included in the permits.

INDEX

Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers Regional General for U.S Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management Aquatic

Habitat Restoration Within the State of Oregon (RGP-4).........................................H-3

Oregon Department of State Lands United States Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management - General Permit....H-81

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Permits Project: OR BLM ARRA 2009(2), Esmond, Hawley and Buck Creek Culverts

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STORMWATER, EROSION CONTROL,

AND SEDIMENT CONTROL

BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

Stormwater, Erosion Control, and Sediment Control Best Management Practices

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STORMWATER, EROSION CONTROL,

AND SEDIMENT CONTROL

BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

A. Site Description

1. Project Name:

OR BLM ARRA 2009(2) Esmond, Hawley and Buck Creek Culverts

2. Project Address:

The project is located in Lane and Douglas Counties Or egon at T19S-R8W -Sec 21, 28; T19S - R4W- Sec 33; T20S-R6W-Sec 15, 21 Willamette Meridian.

3. Owner Name and Address:

Lane and Douglas Counties, Bureau of Land Management- Siuslaw Resource Area

Lead Agency:

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

610 East Fifth Street Vancouver, WA 98661-3893

The FHWA is preparing the design and will administer the construction contract. The BLM will maintain the roads after construction is completed.

4. Project Description and Starting Date:

The proposed action is to replace 11 undersized and aging culverts with new culverts that allow passage for all organisms upstream and downstream of the culvert location. Existing culvert sizes range from 24 to over 72 inches in diameter and are 40 or more years old.

The new culverts range from five to 12 feet in diameter circular or arch-shaped closed bottom ed pipes that designed to provide adequate flow if a 100 year m agnitude flood event were to occur.

The culverts will be corrugated metal circular pipes except for Esmond Creek #2 which will be a structural steel plate p ipe arch due to site con straints. All culverts requiring fish-passage will have stream bed m aterials (gravels) placed in th e bottom of the new structures to sim ulate a natural streambed.

These projects will ensure access for m ultiple users on BLM roads. They will also improve fish passage for federally listed endangered specie s for approxim ately 6.3 m iles, while reducing potential sedimentation and erosion that would impact water quality.

The in water work will be accom plished during the summer low water flow period between July 1, 2010 to Septem ber 15, 2010 to keep sedim ent pulses that m ay be created from flowing downstream.

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All waste m aterials an d tem porary stockp iling will o ccur on previou sly dis turbed BLM lands near the re placement location s. All m aterials will c ome from comm ercial sou rces or o ther approved BLM sources . Staging will occur along the road but away from any live s tream crossings.

The roads will be closed to through traffic befo re starting construction activities on M ay 15 and no la ter than October 15. The BLM will ins tall advanced closure warni ng signs outside of the project area prior to the closur e period. The roads will be closed until the work is complete. The roads will be imm ediately opened to em ergency vehicles, including State of Oregon firefighting vehicles, equipment and personnel as necessary.

5. Name of the nearest surface water body and distance:

The culverts are on the Esmond, Hawley, Buck creeks or their tributaries. All creeks drain into the Siuslaw River.

B. Controls

1. Temporary Stabilization Practices:

Temporary seeding Mulching Erosion control blankets X Sediment wattles X Temporary channel diversion device Temporary sediment basins

Brush barriers X Silt fences

See Plan Sheets E-19, E-21 and E-22 and SCR’s 157.

2. Permanent Stabilization Practices:

X Permanent seeding Sod stabilization Check dams Vegetative buffer strips Grassed waterways Erosion blankets Drainage swales Earth dikes Pipe slope drain Level spreader Subsurface drain Sediment trap Drain inlet protection Sediment basin/pond Rock outlet protection Terraced slopes Retaining walls Riprap-lined ditch

All material sources and materials incorporated into the work must be certified to be free from noxious weeds, invasive plants, a nd other deleterious materials by a federal, state or local public agency. Commercial certification s may be accepta ble if materials hav e been certified through the North American Weed Free Forage Program st andard or a sim ilarly recognized certification process approved by the CO. Subm it material certi fications to the C O for approval at leas t 5 days prior to their use in the work.

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3. Storm Waster Management Controls:

Wet pond(s) or man-made wetland(s) X Infiltration trench(es) or basin(s) Dry pond(s) Flow attenuation by use of vegetati on waterways and natural depressions

(most highway projects)

Stormwater runoff will be controlled by natural infiltration in the adjacent vegetation.

4. Narrative Sequence of Major Activities:

1. Install silt fences for erosion control and sediment barrier measures at crossings.

2. Install temporary diversion channels.

3. Remove silt fences pots construction.

5. Waste Disposal:

(List disposal methods for construction, hazardous, and sanitary wastes)

A limited amount of unsuitable or excess m aterial may be disposed of at two sites as shown on the plans: the Esm ond Creek and Buck Creek waste s ites, subje ct to the f ollowing conditions:

Stockpile only rock or soil material. Stumps and clearing debris are not allowed;

The CO will designate the exact location where material may be stockpiled;

Locate stockpile where sediment runoff will not enter streams;

Shape and com pact the stockpile, with a m aximum slope ratio of 1:2 (vertical to horizontal) along the s ides and end s. Do not leave stockp iled material in m ultiple end-dump piles; and

Apply turf establishment to stockpile according to Section 625.

All erosion control and sedim ent barrier measures will be re moved from the site f or reuse on other projects, or properly dispo sed of in a sanitary lan dfill. All hazardous was te and sanitary wastes will be rem oved from the pr oject site, and treated as required by State and Federal laws.

6. Offsite Vehicle Tracking:

No offsite tracking is anticipated during this project.

C. Maintenance/Inspection Procedures

The FHWA will have a full-time Project Engineer on the project. The Project Engineer will conduct routine and weather-rela ted inspections to ensure com pliance with the proposed erosion control plan.

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Project: OR BLM ARRA 2009(2), Esmond, Hawley and Buck Creek Culverts

D. Spill Prevention and Materials Storage Practices

1. Materials Inventory:

(check those materials which will be present at the site during construction)

Concrete Detergents X Fertilizers Pesticides Paints X Fuel Solvents Metal studs Lumber Masonry blocks Tar Roofing shingles X Petroleum-based products (diesel, gasoline, engine oil)

List other m aterial to be used or stored on-site: Metal cu lverts, erosion control devices, geotextile, riprap, roadway aggregate, topsoil, streambed material, seeds, and mulch.

2. The following product specific storage practices will be followed on-site:

Do not stockpile asphalt products in the project area or on BLM land.

Use portions of the Right-of-W ay approved by th e CO for staging or storing of m aterials such as culv erts, geotextile fabric, and tem porary traffic cont rol devices. Stage and store material on existing roadways or turnouts wh enever reasonable to m inimize impacts to riparian vegetation.

Minimize clearing and grubbing activities when prep aring staging or stockpile areas. If an off-road site is approved for use as a staging or stockpile area, rem ove and stockpile large wood, trees, vegetation, sand, topsoil and other excavated material. When use is completed, restore th e site by loos ening com pacted areas , applying turf establ ishment acco rding to Section 625, and placing the stockpiled materials on the site as directed by the CO.

Do not store hazardous m aterials within the boundaries of the 100-year floodplain, or other locations that drain directly to streams.

Non-hazardous materials for stream channel and culvert work, includ ing boulders, riprap, and streambed material, may be staged within the 100-year floodplain, but not in the stream channel.

The Esmond Creek and Buck Creek waste and stockpile sites shown on the plans m ay be used for stockpiling material, general construction staging and maintenance operations. The CO will designate the exact locations within these sites for each activity.

Provide add itional sp ace as ne eded. Do not u se priv ate p roperty f or staging or s torage without written perm ission of th e owner or lessee. Furnish copies of all agreem ents.

Comply with Subsection 105.02 with respect to any staging or storage areas. Restore all Government-provided storage sites to their original condition.

3. In addition to the good housekeeping and material management practices discussed in the previous sections of this plan, the following practices will be followed for spill prevention and cleanup:

A Hazardous Spill Plan will be requ ired prior to starting con struction, stating what actions will be take n in case of a spill. This plan w ill also inco rporate preventive measures to be implemented.

4. Attach maps of the site and indicate the location of erosion control practices:

Refer to plan sheets.

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Fire Protection and Suppression Plan

FIRE PROTECTION AND SUPPRESSION PLAN

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This plan outlines the fire protection requirements of the Contractor. In western Oregon, the BLM allows Oregon Forest Law (ORS) and Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) to apply to these operations on BLM lands rather than develop similar rules applicable only to BLM lands.

I. CLOSED FIRE SEASON

A “closed fire season” is when a fire season has been declared. ORS 477.505 gives the State Forester the authority to establish the fire season. The authority has been delegated to the District Foresters around the state who issue public notices through the newspapers and radio when fire season will be closed for their individual districts. Closed fire season depends upon the drying of forest fuels, rainfall, and time of year.

During the closed fire season, conform to the following requirements:

Furnish and maintain fire tools on site, according to the table in Section III below;

Furnish and maintain a fire extinguisher in each vehicle, and also one per chainsaw;

Chainsaws must have a .023-inch mesh screen installed in the exhaust;

Only unmodified saws are to be used in the forest;

Approved spark arresters must be on all internal combustion engines;

Provide watchman service for 3 hrs after shutdown of power equipment for the day;

No smoking is permitted while working or traveling through any operations area in the forest;

No use of explosives is permitted unless approved by the State Forester’s representative;

Permits to burn are required unless waived by a representative of the State Forester.

Authorized changes or modifications to the above requirements may occur depending upon changes in State of Oregon law and requirements of the State Districts and Protective Associations.

II. FIRE PRECAUTION LEVELS

There are 4 fire precaution levels that begin with level 1 at the start of the closed fire season and can go through level 4 if conditions warrant. The fire precaution levels restrict certain forest operations as the fire danger increases. It is the responsibility of the individual operating on forest land to know the precaution level for the day and take the correct fire precautions. There are no precaution levels prior to the closed fire season. Each fire precaution level requires adherence to the restrictions applicable to all lower levels in addition to the limits placed by that level.

Level 1 is the lowest level of fire danger, usually occurring early in the season and perhaps again after significant rainfall during the season. All requirements listed above apply. Waivers may be issued by the State Districts or Protective Associations and these MUST be approved by the BLM. Waivers will only be considered if the conditions on the work site are not as severe as predicted. The requirements for fire tools on site, screens installed in saws, and fire extinguishers with saws will not be waived.

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Level 2 is the partial hootowl where saws can operate from first light in the morning until 1 pm in the afternoon. From 1 pm until the end of the day saws are to be shut down. Waivers for operating beyond the 1 pm shutdown will be evaluated on a site-by-site basis.

Level 3 is the partial shutdown of all forest industrial operations and shuts down Contractor operations with few exceptions. Waivers may be issued on a site-by-site basis.

Level 4 is the general shutdown of all Contractor operations. Waivers will not be issued.

Landowners are permitted entry into their lands.

ORS. 477.066 requires that an operator on forest land take immediate action to control and extinguish a fire on forest land. The Contractor shall take this action and notify the BLM, the CO, and the nearest State of Oregon District office immediately.

OAR. 629-43-030 requires watchmen to be:

a. Physically capable and experienced in operating any firefighting equipment on site.

b. On duty for 3 hours after the shutdown of the last power-driven equipment for the day.

c. Furnished adequate facilities for transportation and communications in order to summon assistance if needed.

d. Patrolling and visually inspecting all sites where work was done during the day.

III. FIRE TOOLS REQUIRED DURING CLOSED FIRE SEASON

Furnish fire tools to all Contractor and Subcontractor personnel on the project using the following combinations.

NUMBER OF PERSONNEL

1-4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

KINDS OF TOOLS NUMBER OF TOOLS

Pulaskis 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 Shovels 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 5 5 Hazel Hoes 1 2 3 3 4 5 5 5 6 6 6

In addition to the above handtools, provide a backpack pump can that is filled with water, and locate it with the tool box in a readily available area.

All shovels are to be size 0 or larger, long handled. All tools shall be sharp and ready for service.

Provide fire extinguishers conforming to the following:

a. For chainsaws - 8 oz. capacity by weight; and

b. For vehicles - UL rating of at least 4 BC.