Exhibit I DryBlue042324_SOW.pdf

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Section C

Statement of Work

Gila National Forest Dry Blue OHV Trail Improvements

1.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

Dry Blue OHV Trail – Trail 61

A. Reroute select sections of Trail 61 along Dry Blue Creek to remove unnecessary crossings and trail in the stream/riparian corridor. This includes decommissioning of a similar length of trail.

B. Stabilize low-water crossings on Dry Blue Creek by recontouring and hardening bank approaches.

C. Remove select existing low-water crossings on Dry Blue Creek. Reconstruct and revegetate the channel banks at these crossings.

D. Develop low-water crossings at new locations to cross Dry Blue Creek and its tributaries that will reduce bank instability and provide safe OHV travel across the stream.

1.2 PROJECT LOCATION

A. Trail 61/Dry Blue Creek is located on the Quemado Ranger District of the Gila National Forest, Catron County, New Mexico. The beginning of the OHV trail starts at the end of Dry Blue Rd, at Latitude 33.76102, Longitude -108.977486 and the first site is located at Latitude 33.761590, Longitude-108.997619. It is located approximately 4 miles SW of Luna, New Mexico and 160 miles SW of Albuquerque, New Mexico.

1.3 SITE INFORMATION AND PROJECT LIMITATIONS

A. The following site conditions are considered incidental to the contract and the contractor will not be paid directly for any of the following items:

1. Forest service will issue a closure order for the construction site which will be closed to the public during construction.

2. Contractor will provide all materials and labor necessary to protect streams, wet or dry, during construction activities. Dewatering of the site will need to be considered. The Contractor will be required to submit a dewatering and stream protection plan and receive approval from the COR, in writing, prior to the beginning of construction. Refer to contract specifications for further information.

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3. Forest will be responsible for mitigation measures. Operating periods will occur between September 1st and February 28th.

4. All construction equipment shall be pressure washed before entering all federal lands associated with the project area. The removal of mud and debris from treds, tracks and undercarriage, with emphasis on axles, frame, cross-members, motor mounts, and underneath steps, running boards, and front bumper/brushguard assemblies will be required. The purpose is to reduce or eliminate the transportation of noxious weeds and aquatic invasive species, which is required by Federal and State regulations. Notify CO for inspection of equipment prior to mobilizing to job site.

Refer to contract specifications for further information.

5. All imported materials shall be certified weed free. Provide certification to CO prior to bringing material to project site. Refer to contract specifications for further information.

6. The Contractor shall provide temporary toilet facilities (porta-potty) at the site during all construction work. These shall only be placed within the designated staging and camping areas.

7. Work shall be generally performed during normal business working hours of 0700 to 1800, Monday through Friday except as otherwise arranged with the CO.

8. Contractor will be responsible for repair of any damage they cause to roads, facilities and the natural surroundings. Refer to Section 104 of the specs. Repairs will be at no additional expense to the Government. Roads and road access may be difficult and/or impassable due to weather and lapse in maintenance. Road repairs may be needed for access to project site and costs and work associated with access road shall be incidental and included in bid proposal

9. Comply with all DOT load restrictions in the hauling of materials.

10. Contractor is responsible for obtaining all Federal, State and Local construction related permits required to perform the work under this contract, unless otherwise told by the CO.

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).

1.5 WORK CAMPS, STAGING AND STORAGE AREAS

A. Areas for staging operations and storage of materials shall be approved by the CO ahead of time. The Contractor must request in writing for approval from the CO to stage trailers (work or housing) on site.

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

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performing the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work without additional expenses to the government.

1.7 START DATE

A. Contract start date after September 1st.

1.8 CONTRACT TIME

A. Base Bid: 120 Calendar Days

1.9 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. Contractor shall submit a schedule indicating start and end dates for each distinct item of work on the project. Schedule shall include more detail than just the bid items. Schedule shall be submitted to the CO 14 days prior to beginning any work. No work shall begin until written approval of schedule is issued and pre-work meeting is held.

1.10 SPECIFICATIONS

A. Materials and construction of this project shall be in accordance with the Forest Service “Standard Specifications for Construction of Trails and Trail Bridges on Forest Service Projects”. Copies of the Specifications are available from: Standard Trail Plans and Specifications | US Forest Service (usda.gov)

B. (FSSS) included in full text in Section J of the contract amend, supplement, or replace the Standard Specifications.