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SCOPE OF WORK

FOR

RPR SOUTH LANCASTER BLVD

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA

PREPARED BY:

412 CEG/CENMP

INDEX

PART 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1. SCOPE

1.2. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED UTILITIES

1.3. WORK HOURS

1.4. BASE ACCESS

1.5. HAZARDOUS NOISE

1.6. DISPOSAL OF WASTE/EXCESS MATERIAL

1.7. SPILLAGE

1.8. REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS

1.9. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

1.10. WELDING PERMITS

1.11. USE OF RADIOACTIVE ISOTOPES

1.12. NO SMOKING POLICY

1.13. TRASH AND LITTER CONTROL

1.14. POST-CONSTRUCTION CLEANUP

1.15. PROHIBITED ITEMS

1.16. SAFETY

1.17. DIGGING PERMIT

2. REQUIREMENTS GENERAL

2.1. PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

2.2. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

2.3. CONSTRUCTION WORK PLAN REPORTS, DRAWINGS & SUBMITTALS

2.4. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

3. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND CRITERIA:

3.1. REFERENCE

3.2. INSTRUCTIONS AND ADMINISTRATION:

3.3. FIELD MEASUREMENTS AND VERIFICATION:

3.4. FIELD RECONNAISSANCE AND SURVEYS:

3.5. SUBMITTALS AND PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE:

3.6. CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS:

3.7. FINAL CONSTRUCTION SUBMITTALS

PART 4 – REFERENCES

CHECKLIST REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1. SCOPE

The work covered by, but not limited to this statement of work consists of furnishing all supervision, labor, design, engineering, equipment, and materials necessary to perform all operations to construct the projects detailed in Section

2.1. Provide barricades in construction area to prevent hazardous conditions. Repair/replace any items damaged by contractor employees and/or any sub-contractors while working on this project. Contractor shall field verify all dimensions and site conditions prior to start of work.

1.2. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED UTILITIES

Water and electricity will be furnished to the Contractor from existing Base systems/outlets at no cost to the Contractor.

The Contractor shall furnish all equipment, material, and labor necessary to obtain the utilities from the existing systems/outlets.

1.3. WORK HOURS

The hours of work for this project shall be from 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday, excluding

Federal holidays. No work shall commence without prior coordination with the 412th Civil Engineer Group

(412 CEG) Project Manager, Mr. Hugo Via, (661) 275-3509. Site work outside of these stated hours shall be submitted to in advance and contingent upon approval by the Project Manager.

1.4. BASE ACCESS

Proof of current vehicle registration, driver’s license and vehicle insurance must be made available prior to issuance of the base access permits. The Contractor shall obtain base access for his personnel, subcontractors, vehicles and equipment by submitting the following information to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), within five (5) working days prior to commencing work for base entry coordination:

Name of Individual, date of birth, and U.S. citizenship status (if not U.S. citizen, provide Legal Alien Registration No.)

Social Security Number

Drivers License Number

Vehicle License Number

1.5. HAZARDOUS NOISE

Jet aircraft operating on the runway and/or taxiways make the contract area a zone of high-level noise. The contractor is advised to take the necessary precautions to protect him and his workers against ear injury while in the area.

1.6. DISPOSAL OF WASTE/EXCESS MATERIAL

Any waste or excess material resulting from any contract requirement shall be removed and disposed of at a proper disposal site off Edwards Air Force Base by the Contractor in strict accordance with applicable Federal, State, County and local laws. Disposal, discharge, deposit, dumping, spilling, leaking, or placing of any material, wastes, effluents, trash, garbage, oil, grease, paint, chemicals, etc. in areas other than proper disposal sites off Edwards Air Force Base shall be subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer. If any waste material is dumped in unauthorized areas, the contractor shall remove the material and restore the area to the condition of the adjacent undisturbed area. Contaminated ground shall be excavated, disposed of as directed by the Contracting Officer, and replaced with suitable fill material, compacted and finished to match adjoining surfaces. The Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, County and Air

Force regulations pertaining to disposal of construction debris.

1.5.1. Landfill Information: The contractor shall furnish the following information to the Contracting Officer:

Name and address of the proposed landfill to be used for disposal of project related waste

Landfill class

Proposed materials to be disposed of at this location

This information is to be submitted for all materials to be disposed of by the contractor, including hazardous waste as well as demolition debris, and will be submitted and approved before construction work begins. Copies of manifests and inventories of hazardous wastes that were disposed of during the course of the contract must be provided to 412

CEG/CEV at the conclusion of the contract. The closeout submittal must contain all information required by the initial submittal.

1.5.2. Disposal of Hazardous Material: The contractor shall comply with all local, State, and Federal laws pertaining to the protection of the environment and emission of hazardous pollutants in the performance of this contract. The

Contractor shall also provide a copy to the Contracting Officer and the Base Environmental Protection Monitor of all correspondence with local, State, or Federal pollution control authorities. Any hazardous waste generated by the

Contractor shall be the Contractor's responsibility to dispose of in accordance with the above mentioned laws. This will include hauling all paint determined as hazardous waste to the nearest Hazardous Waste Dump. The contractor shall coordinate all movement of hazardous waste with 412 CEG/CEV Hazardous Manager at (661) 277-1909 prior to movement.

1.7. SPILLAGE

Special measures shall be taken to prevent paints, chemicals, fuels, oils, grease, etc., from being spilled and particularly from entering surface or groundwater. In the event of paint, fuel, oils, or chemical spill the Contractor shall immediately take containment measures to prevent the spill from migrating and/or entering the base drainage system. Hazardous spill residue shall be disposed of in accordance with all local, State, and Federal laws pertaining to the protection of the environmental and emission of hazardous pollutants in the performance of this contract. Non-hazardous spillage shall be disposed of off base in accordance with Paragraph 1.6. of this document. All spills shall be reported as soon as possible to Environmental Compliance Branch at (661) 277-1401, and to Base Safety at (661) 277-4640.

1.8. REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS

The contractor shall comply with EM 385-1-1 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements manual

(latest edition), Edwards Air Force Base safety standards, and all OSHA standards. Resolution of citations for violations of Occupational Safety, Health Act Safety, and Health Standards is the Contractor’s responsibility.

1.8.1. Health & Accident Safety Plan (HASP): The contractor shall furnish their HASP for CE review and information prior to start of construction.

1.8.2. Quality Control Plan: The contractor shall furnish their Quality Control Plan for CE review and information.

1.9. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

For the purpose of this specification, environmental pollution is defined as a presence of chemical, physical, or biological elements or agents which adversely affect human health or welfare; unfavorably alter ecological balances of importance to human life; affect other species of importance to staff; or degrade the utility of the environment for aesthetic and recreational purposes. The control of environmental pollution requires consideration of air, water, and land, and involves noise, solid-waste management, as well as pollutants.

1.9.1. Applicable Regulations: In order to prevent and to provide for abatement and control of any environmental pollution arising from the construction activities of the Contractor and any Subcontractor employed by the Contractor in the performance of this contract, they shall comply with the applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations concerning environmental, pollution control, and abatement in effect on the date of the solicitation

1.9.2. Protection of Land Resources: It is intended the land resources within the project boundaries of work performed under this contract be preserved in their present condition or be restored to a condition after completion of construction that will appear to be natural and not detract from the appearance of the project. Insofar as possible, the Contractor shall confine activities to areas defined by plans and specifications.

1.9.3. Training: The Contractor shall implement an employee’s environmental awareness program which will be provided to construction and operation employees with information to encourage awareness and preservation of the desert ecosystem and the resources found in the Western Mojave Desert. This information shall be distributed to and discussed with all employees during employee orientation sessions. This information shall also be provided to all visitors and subcontractors that will be on site. The Contractor shall have all persons participating in the environmental awareness program to sign an affidavit declaring that the individual understands and shall adhere to the guidelines set forth in the program material.

1.9.4. Protection of Water Resources: The Contractor shall not pollute streams, lakes, or reservoirs with fuels, oils, bitumen, calcium chloride, painting materials, acids, or other harmful materials. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to investigate and comply with all applicable Federal, State, County, and Municipal laws concerning pollution of rivers and streams. All work under this contract shall be performed in such a manner that objectionable conditions will not be created in streams through or adjacent to the project area.

1.9.5. Protection of Fish and Wildlife: The contractor shall at all times perform all work, taking all such steps required to prevent any interference or disturbance to fish or wildlife. Fouling or polluting of water will not be tolerated. Wash waters and waste shall be processed, filtered, ponded, or effectively treated prior to their release into any body of water.

1.9.6. Protection of Air Quality: Contractor shall comply with all air pollution restrictions applicable to this project.

Waste materials shall not be burned on Government premises. If the contractor elects to dispose of waste materials, (other than hazardous waste) off Government premises, by burning, he shall make his own arrangements for such burning area and shall be responsible for all permits and conformance to all local, state, and federal regulations.

1.9.7. Protection of Desert Tortoise: Contractor personnel shall not touch, harm, harass, or kill desert tortoise. Notify the Contracting Officer immediately of all desert tortoise sightings. The Contractor will be responsible for removing desert tortoises out of immediate danger. Should construction activities threaten the survival of any desert tortoises, those activities shall immediately cease until the Contracting Officer safely removes the tortoise(s). The Contracting

Officer shall perform clearance surveys in all areas of planned disturbance. The Contractor will be available to accompany construction crews during period of tortoise activity to provide protection of these animals and their burrows.

1.9.8. AF Form 813: The contractor shall comply with the most current AF Form 813, Requirements Checklist” attached to this document. During the course of construction, the contractor shall have a quality control and oversight procedure to insure the requirements of the environmental checklist are met and documented.

1.10. WELDING PERMITS

The contractor shall obtain a welding permit from the Edwards Fire Department, Building 3760, (661) 277-3124, before welding equipment or a cutting torch is used. Request permits 24 hours in advance of need date.

1.11. USE OF RADIOACTIVE ISOTOPES

Use of equipment containing radioactive isotopes or any nuclear source (such as density testers, moisture detectors, etc.)

must be approved by the USAF Radioisotope Committee through the installation Radiological Protection Officer (RPO).

If such equipment is to be used in the work, the contractor must notify the RPO, through the Contracting Officer’s designated representative, no less than 14 days before the anticipated use of such equipment, in order that the required approval is obtained. Additionally, during the period of use of such equipment, the RPO is authorized to make periodic checks to insure that proper radiological health precautions are being followed. If the RPO determines that these precautions are not being followed, he will immediately notify the Contracting Officer to initiate corrective action.

1.12. NO SMOKING POLICY

There is an Air Force Policy of NO SMOKING in any Government vehicle or buildings in accordance with AFI 40-102

(4 March 2015). Smoking is permitted only in designated areas.

1.13. TRASH AND LITTER CONTROL

The Contractor shall develop a strict trash and litter control program. The litter control program shall consist of supplying an adequate number of covered trash and litter receptacles in all appropriate locations. The contractor shall take precautions to prevent Foreign Object Debris (FOD) while working on or around the flight line. All equipment entering designated areas must be inventoried before and prior to leaving the designated areas.

1.14. POST-CONSTRUCTION CLEANUP

The Contractor shall remove and clean up all signs of temporary construction facilities such as haul roads, work areas, structures, foundations of temporary structures, or any vestiges of construction resulting from this contract, upon completion of work as directed by the 412 CEG/CENMP Project Manager.

1.15. PROHIBITED ITEMS

The following items are prohibited from the work site: Cameras, computers, weapons, video and audio cassette players, recorders and tapes, binoculars, film and computer media.

1.16. SAFETY

The contractor shall ensure that job site cleanliness will be maintained at all times and barricades/safety cones will be utilized to isolate the job site from normal personnel traffic. Contractor shall follow most current version of the ACOE safety manual.

1.17. DIGGING PERMIT

No excavation of any kind shall be performed prior to contractor obtaining a completed AF Form 103, Base

Civil Engineering Work Clearance Request. Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating all signatures on the AF Form 103, and for submitting a completed copy of the form to the xxx office and 412 CEG Project

Manager (Hugo Via/661-275-3509).

PART 2 – REQUIREMENTS

2. REQUIREMENTS GENERAL

The following requirements have been identified and are the basis for work to be designed and constructed: Performance period for contract shall be 180 days (30 days for shop drawing submittal and 150 days for construction); contractor shall hold a weekly meeting with customer, CE during project construction (date and time of meeting shall be agreed upon by Contractor, customer, CE); Contractor shall provide and submit shop drawings for approval for construction.

2.1. PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

Contractor shall provide and submit a cost proposal with separated costs for each of the following scopes of works listed below:

2.1.1. In accordance with Edwards Air Force Base Pavement IDIQ contract’s specifications, pulverize and repave ACC of approximately 2.1 miles of Lancaster Boulevard, between south base boundary and Mercury

Boulevard (to include the “Y” intersection with Mercury Boulevard), as shown in Part 4, Figure A, of this document. The polymer modified asphalt cement binder shall conform to AASHT MP-1 Performance Grade

(PG 64-28PM) in accordance with Edwards Air Force Base Pavement IDIQ, Section 32 12 16. Prime coat shall be applied in accordance with Edwards Air Force Base Pavement IDIQ, Section 32 12 10.

2.1.2. Finished roadway will be two 12-feet driving lanes, with two 4-feet shoulders—32 feet total ACC width.

Pavement mat shall be minimum 3 inches in thickness. Paved shoulders shall include rumble strips in accordance with CalTrans Standard Plans. Unpaved shoulders shall be 4 feet nominal width, each side consistent with existing ditch lines. Construct roadway utilizing “safety edge” geometry. Finished surface shall not deviate from the testing edge of a straightedge more than ¼ inch in the transverse or longitudinal direction, and provide smooth transition to vehicles from new pavement to old pavement.

2.1.3. Areas of failed roadway base sections may be encountered. Repair by excavation and replacement and/or incorporation of cement-treated soil (CTS) as necessary. Based on prior work in this area, 10% base failure is anticipated.

2.1.4. Replace all existing striping with reflective striping in accordance with CaMUTCD requirements, to match existing. Utilize raised reflective markers.

2.1.5. Reshape shoulders and grade all drainage channels.

2.1.6. Adjust/Replace all manholes and utility covers within the area as required.

2.1.7. All construction debris must be removed from EAFB and properly disposed off-base.

2.1.8. Access through the Entry Control Point (South Gate) must be provided throughout work accomplishment.

Single-lane closures are expected. Prepare a work plan for approval demonstrating the temporary traffic control to be employed.

2.2. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

Contractor personnel may be subject to inspection upon entering or leaving Edwards AFB.

2.3. CONSTRUCTION WORK PLAN REPORTS, DRAWINGS & SUBMITTALS

2.3.1. All reports, drawings and submittals by the contractor shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer. All as built drawings shall be provided in the latest Auto-CAD software.

2.3.2. Provide submittals for government approval for the following items:

i. Project construction schedule

ii. Personnel and vehicle list

iii. Operating Manuals

iv. As Built drawings

2.4. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

The contractor will comply with the environmental requirements checklist attached to this scope of work. During the course of construction the contractor will have a quality control and oversight procedure to insure the requirements of the environmental checklist are met and documented.

PART 3 – WORK PLAN REQUIREMENTS

3. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND CRITERIA:

The work plan shall conform to Standard Air Force Criteria and other applicable Air Force regulations, manuals, and pamphlets, including the Edwards AFB Design Standards. Contractor shall conduct all work in accordance with but not limited to the National Electrical Code, Uniform Building Code, NFPA, NPC, AFOSHA, CALOSHA and other regulations where applicable. Latest construction techniques and architectural sensitivity will be considered and incorporated to obtain both quality and economy. The work plan shall also be in accordance with all environmental requirements of governing authorities including, but not limited to Federal, State of California, Kern County, and EAFB.

Performance Period for this work is 180 days.

3.1. REFERENCE

Air Force manuals, publications, and guide specifications will not be furnished. They may be acquired from the

Government web sites or other base agencies. The Edwards AFB Design Standard must be received from the 412 CEG

Project Manager. “As-Built” utilities maps of the existing conditions are available for review at the Civil Engineering

GIS Section, Building 3500. These drawings are for reference only and are not to be used as the basis for design until they have been verified in the field by the Contractor.

3.2. INSTRUCTIONS AND ADMINISTRATION:

The Contractor is responsible for preparing written memoranda of all conferences, pertinent instructions, and information received verbally or otherwise. Copies of the memoranda shall be transmitted to the attendees for information and record, and where necessary, for confirmation within five working days. Data submittals shall be by dated transmittal letter. A transmittal letter is also required to accompany all submissions.

3.3. FIELD MEASUREMENTS AND VERIFICATION:

The Contractor shall be responsible for making field measurements to verify any dimensions shown on Government-furnished information.

3.4. FIELD RECONNAISSANCE AND SURVEYS:

The Contractor shall verify actual field conditions, record the condition in the drawings, and locate obstructions that may have impact. The Contractor shall field verify that work slated to be performed represents actual field conditions.

3.5. SUBMITTALS AND PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE:

Two construction document submittals are expected for this project and EAFB has developed the following schedule.

The Contractor is requested to program project elements to follow this time-line or less as adjusted after actual contract award date.

100% Shop Drawing Submittal after NTP 10 Calendar Days (CD)

Government Review 10 CD

Final Shop Drawing for Construction 10 CD

3.6. CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS:

A. Shop Drawings shall show (If applicable):

a. Demo plan with details

b. Civil plans with details

c. Electrical, Mechanical, Fire suppression system drawings with details

d. Site plan referencing new buildings

B. Cover sheet shall show (If applicable):

a. Project name, FSPM number, number of sheets in set.

b. Signature block, A-E stamp, signed and dated if required.

c. Location map, base map and site map.

d. Sheet index, abbreviations, true north and project north.

e. Scale in feet with project arrow pointing north

3.7. FINAL CONSTRUCTION SUBMITTALS

3.8.1. CONSTRUCTION RECORD DRAWINGS: Submit to EAFB construction record drawings (as-built drawings) for all new construction performed. Submit drawings two (2) weeks prior to acceptance of the project by the government. If, upon review, the drawings are found to be in error or omissions, they will be returned to the Contractor for corrections.

The Contractor will complete the corrections and return the drawings to EAFB within 10 calendar days. Submit one (1) reproducible set of paper drawings on 30” x 42” paper and one (1) set of C-D ROMS with the complete set of construction drawings in ‘AutoCAD’ version 2006 (or greater) format. Use a standard Corps of Engineers layering convention.

3.8.2. SPARE PARTS LIST AND MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS MANUALS: Submit to EAFB within 30 days of approved shop drawings 3 copies of spare parts list and operating and maintenance manuals for all equipment installed under this contract. Submit one (1) reproducible copy of any documents larger than 8 ½” x 11” (this does not apply to standard manufacturer’s data) and one (1) set of C-D ROM’S with the complete set of O&M manuals in Portable

Document Format (PDF).

PART 4 – REFERENCES

Figure A – Repair Area

Figure B – Staging Areas

CHECKLIST REQUIREMENTS

Updated 19 February 2016

This project (Control No. 10-0705, Repave South 2.1 Miles of Lancaster Boulevard, from South Guard Gate to

Boundary, 10496) qualifies for categorical exclusion A2.3.14 (Installing, on previously developed land…) and is covered by the Update to the Environmental Assessment to Modernize Storage Facilities in the Munitions

Complex and Throughout Edwards Air Force Base, California (AFFTC 2006), prepared in support of Control

No. 01-0796a, and is being categorically excluded (A2.3.11) off that document. The project is approved contingent upon completion (compliance) of the following minimization measures.

1. The proponent/contractor shall inform Environmental Management’s EIAP Planners of all changes to the project scope and addition/inclusion of an Environmental Protection Plan. The proponent/contractor shall also provide the Statement of Work to ensure that the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analysis stays current and that all environmental issues are addressed. Contact Environmental Management at (661)

277-1442, 277-9225 or e-mail 412TW.CEV.EIAP@us.af.mil for more information.

2. Maintain speed limits on unpaved roads on base between 5 and 35 miles per hour (mph).

3. Suspend grading, disking, and other earthwork projects at wind speeds exceeding 25 mph.

4. Apply water or chemical stabilizers to suppress dust on unpaved roads and disturbed areas where work is performed.

5. All vehicles hauling bulk materials or debris must be covered.

6. Install temporary coverings for open storage piles.

7. Owners/operators of in-use off-road diesel, gasoline, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and other alternate fuels vehicles 25 horsepower (hp) or greater (i.e. loaders, crawlers tractors, skid steers, backhoes, forklifts, etc.)

may be subject to California Air Resources Board (CARB) fleet requirements. For additional information, contact Environmental Management at (661) 277-1457.

8. Proposed projects that use coatings must comply with volatile organic compound (VOC) content limitations at levels ranging between 50 to 730 grams/liter, depending upon the application and regulating authority.

Additionally, any type of coating operation may require a permit to operate. Coatings used in some applications may qualify as a specialty coating and may be allowed a higher VOC content. Contact

Environmental Management at (661) 277-1457 for additional guidance.

9. The procedures and controls outlined in the Edwards Air Force Base Storm Water Pollution Prevention

Plan (SWPPP) shall be followed to meet the requirements of the Clean Water Act. Contact Environmental

Management at (661) 277-1419.

10. All spills or releases of hazardous materials or hazardous wastes that occur during this project (regardless of quantity or location of spill) must be reported immediately to 412 CEG/CEV at (661) 277-9252. Cleanup of spilled hazardous materials/wastes are the responsibility of the party who spilled it.

11. The proponent/contractor shall ensure all hazardous materials are authorized and managed in compliance with applicable sections of Air Force Instruction (AFI) 32-7086, Hazardous Materials Management. The mailto:412TW.CEV.EIAP@us.af.mil contractor/proponent should contact 412 CEG/CEVC at (661) 277-1401 for guidance regarding tracking of hazardous material usage.

12. The proponent/contractor shall ensure that all solid and hazardous waste management on this project complies with all applicable sections of AFI 32-7042, Waste Management and the Edwards Air Force Base

Hazardous Waste Management Plan (HWMP). Contact 412 CEG/CEVC’s J-TECH Hazardous Waste

Support contractor at (661) 277-3681 or 412 CEG/CEVC at 277-1909 for questions and guidance.

13. Signed hazardous waste disposal manifests shall be required for all hazardous waste that may be generated on this project prior to transportation for off-site disposal to a California Department of Toxic Substance

Control (DTSC) and/or an Environmental Protection Agency-approved landfill or treatment facility. The proponent/contractor shall submit all manifests for signature to 412 CEG/CEVC or a properly trained person with Delegation of Signature Authority by 412 CEG/CC. Contact 412 CEG/CEVC’s J-

TECH contractor at (661) 277-3681 or 412 CEG/CEVC at 277-9252 for submittal requirements.

14. The proponent/contractor shall be responsible for collection and disposal of inert debris to include waste concrete, asphalt and concrete rinsate generated from project activities and shall be collected in a designated area within the project work site. At project completion, inert debris must be removed from project site, concrete rinsate must be dry, and disposal of waste will be in an approved base inert debris location or off base landfill. Contact 412 CEG/CEO at (661) 277-1167 for information on base inert debris locations.

Contact 412 CEG/CEVC at 277-1411 for inert debris disposal requirements.

15. This project will adhere to all terms and conditions specific to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Biological

Opinion: Biological Opinion for Proposed Maintenance and Repair of Roads on Edwards Air Force Base, California (1-8-93-F-32). Contact 412 CEG/CEVA Natural Resources at 661-277-1418 for details regarding compliance with biological opinion terms and conditions.

16. Adherence to this Biological Opinion will include but not limited to the following:

The proponent/contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all project personnel complete a desert tortoise education program if they have not done so in the past 2 years. Contact 412

CEG/CEVA’s J-TECH contractor at (661) 275-2435 no less than 3 days and no more than 5 days before the activity to schedule the briefing.

Open excavations of any kind created during project activities shall be secured at the end of each day by backfilling, placing a cover over the excavation, installing a temporary 412 CEG/CEVA-approved desert tortoise fence, and/or ramping excavations at a 3:1 slope.

Excavations left unsecured during the workday shall be checked three times per day (morning, midday, and late afternoon) for trapped animals. If any animals are found in an excavation, immediately notify 412 CEG/CEVA at (661) 277-1418.

The project area shall be clearly marked at the outer boundaries to define the work area. All workers shall be instructed that their activities must be confined to locations within the fenced, flagged, or marked areas due to the sensitivity of the habitat.

Stage vehicles within previously disturbed areas. Grading shall only occur within previously graded areas. For example, no new construction of roads or widening of graded road shoulders may occur.

Road berms must have a 3:1 slope or less.

All trash shall be contained within raven-proof (covered) containers and removed from the project site.

All drainage re-contouring shall be limited to within 100 feet of roadways. To avoid drowning tortoises downstream of maintenance activities, drainages shall not be altered to change the direction of storm water runoff from existing conditions.

17. Disturbance of the mesquite trees and associated waterways is prohibited. Soil will not be placed within the waterways or clay pans within and around the mesquite groves.

18. Temporary and permanent traffic patterns will avoid driving or parking in the waterways or clay pans within and around the mesquite groves.

19. If any work to the road shoulders is being conducted, grading activities should be avoided between the months of October through February to avoid the spread of weedy exotic species.

20. Project activities may require grading of the road shoulder. The shoulder shall not be widened any more than it presently is, nor shall habitat be disturbed or destroyed without receiving guidance from 412 CE/CEVA’s

J-TECH contractor at (661) 277-1401.

21. The proposed project, Repave South 2.1 Miles of Lancaster Boulevard, from South Guard Gate to

Boundary, is an undertaking in accordance with 36 CFR §800.16(y). As such, and in accordance with

Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (NHPA), Edwards AFB Cultural

Resources (Base Historic Preservation Officer [BHPO] or qualified personnel under the direction or supervision of the BHPO) has reviewed the proposed undertaking and determined that the actions constituted therein will not adversely affect historic properties provided the following measures are adhered to:

All work must be restricted to previously disturbed road, shoulder, and drainage areas. If work becomes necessary outside of these areas, the Cultural Resources Management Office (contact information listed below) must be notified prior to the commencement of such activities so that the office is afforded the opportunity to assess for potential impacts to historic properties.

All project personnel must attend a cultural resources briefing prior to the start of project activities. The proponent shall contact 412 CEG/CEVA’s J-TECH contractor at (661) 277-9149 or 277-1455 to schedule the briefing.

22. If the undertaking is modified subsequent to this review, the proponent shall coordinate with Cultural

Resources to ensure compliance with Section 106 of the NHPA. Coordination can be accomplished by contacting 412 CEG/CEVA at (661) 277-1905 or 277-1413.

23. If inadvertent above- or below-ground discoveries (e.g., artifacts or bones) are made during the project’s execution:

The Contractor shall:

Immediately cease activity in the area of the discovery.

Notify the supervising Project Manager.

Secure the discovery location and establish a 50-foot buffer zone around the discovery.

The Project Manager shall:

Immediately notify the BHPO of the discovery at (661) 277-1905.

Confirm that the activity has ceased within 50 feet of the discovery.

Examine the location of the discovery to ensure that it has been properly secured. Take appropriate measures to further secure the location, if needed.

Await review by 412 CEG/CEVA before returning to work in the area of discovery.

24. Based upon the information provided, and so long as the above avoidance measures are followed, there is no requirement to consult with the California State Historic Preservation Officer

This project will require an Edwards AFB Civil Engineering Work Clearance Request (digging permit). The proponent/contractor shall coordinate the digging permit. Contact the Base Civil Engineer Infrastructure

Controller (412 CE/CEOU) at (661) 277-1530 for specific requirements.