Ellison Meadows SOW.docx
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- Ellison Meadows Fence Restoration
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- 1240LT25B0001
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Department of Agriculture Forest Service
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This Statement of Work details requirements for the Ellison Meadows Restoration project on the Ely Ranger District, managed by the USDA Forest Service. The contractor must remove and replace approximately 13.1 miles (69,064 feet) of barbwire fence, including installation of fifteen 12-foot wire gates. The project is divided into Schedule A (locations A, B, C) with a 75-day completion timeline, and Option A (locations D, E, F, G, H, I, J) adding 45 additional days.
The work requires schedule-40 galvanized steel posts for braces and anchors, except for wood posts at wire gates. Vegetation clearing is permitted using chainsaws or handsaws, but heavy equipment is prohibited. The project site is located 28 miles south of Ely, NV on US-6 and 13.5 miles along National Forest Road 402. Work is anticipated to begin May 1, 2025, with a required 10-day notice to the Forest Service COR before starting. Contractors may establish work camps with approved toilet facilities, but utilities are not available on-site. Traffic control plans must be submitted and approved before any work affecting road access begins.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| Q and A 1240LT25B0001.pdf | ||
| White Pine County Nevada Wage Determination.pdf | ||
| 1240LT25B0001.pdf | ||
| EllisonMeadowsRestorationSIGNED.pdf |
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Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Ellison Meadows Restoration
1.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT
A. The intent of this project is to remove and replace approximately 13.1 miles of existing barbwire fence lines near Ellison Meadows on the Ely Ranger District.
B. This project includes the removal of approximately 69,064 feet of existing barbwire fence as a lump sum. Approximately 69,064 feet of new barbwire fence are to be installed including an estimated fifteen 12-foot wire gates. All brace and anchor posts are to be schedule-40, galvanized steel except for wood posts located at the wire gates. Clearing of vegetation is allowed as needed to ensure a straight fence, however heavy equipment will not be allowed to clear the fence lines. Chainsaws are allowed for vegetation clearing. Fence runs should not deviate more than 12-inches from a straight line between braces.
C. The Schedule A work includes removing and replacing barbwire fences in locations A, B, and C.
D. The Option A work includes removing and replacing barbwire fences in locations D, E, F, G, H, I and J.
E. Work shall be performed in accordance with specifications and drawings in the plan sheets, followed by the ‘Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP-14).’
1.2 PROJECT LOCATION
A. From Ely, NV head South on US-6 for 28 miles. Turn right onto National Forest Road 402 (Ellison Creek Road). Travel approximately 13.5 miles to the Project site near the Ellion Guard Station. Total drivetime is about 75 minutes from Ely, NV.
1.3 SITE INFORMATION AND LIMITATIONS
A. Roads in the Project Area must remain open.
B. Crews are permitted to camp in the area, however campsites must be approved by the Ely District Ranger. Campsites must have porta-potties or other approved toilet facilities.
C. Utilities are not available at the site for construction purposes.
D. Vegetation clearing in the Project Area may be done using chainsaws or handsaws. Heavy Equipment May Not be used to clean the fencelines.
1.4 TRAFFIC CONTROL AND CONSTRUCTION SIGNING
A. No work that endangers, interferes, or conflicts with traffic or access to work sites shall be performed until a plan for satisfactory warning and handling of traffic has been submitted by the contractor and approved by the COR. Construction signing for traffic control shall conform to the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). All traffic control signs will be placed in areas adequate for a truck pulling a fifth wheel trailer to be turned around. Do not measure controlling and protecting public traffic for payment. Payment for such work is indirectly included under other pay items listed in the bid schedule.
1.5 WORK CAMPS, STAGING AND STORAGE AREAS
A. Areas for staging operations and storage of materials shall be approved by the COR.
1.6 INSPECTION OF WORKSITE
A. The contractor acknowledges they have taken the necessary steps to ascertain the nature and location of work and have investigated and satisfied themselves as to the general and local conditions that can affect the work or its cost. Any failure of the contractor to take the actions described and acknowledged in this paragraph will not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work without additional expenses to the government.
1.7 START DATE
A. Anticipated May 1, 2025
B. A 10-day notice prior to the start of work must be given to the Forest Service COR.
1.8 CONTRACT TIME
A. Base Bid: 75 Calendar Days from Notice To Proceed.
B. Option A: Adds an additional 45 Calendar Days.
1.9 SPECIFICATIONS
A. FP-14 Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects and Forest Service Supplement
1. Copies are available electronically on the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highways Administration website at https://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/specs/fp-14/fp14.pdf
END OF SECTION C
October 2024
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