10_-_Repair_Roads_Base_wide_Rosamond.pdf

Repair Roads, Base-wide (Rosamond)

Edwards AFB, California

1. SCOPE OF WORK:

In accordance with the Statement of Work attached to the Request for Proposal, the basic contract specifications, and the following, the contractor shall provide all labor, equipment and material to rebuild portions of Rosamond Boulevard, as specified below.

A. Repair damaged areas of Rosamond Blvd., as identified below:

a. Remove three damaged pavement areas indicated on Figure 1, and marked in the field with orange paint. Approximate length of each damaged section is

800 LF, two lanes wide, at each location.

a. Paving cross-section is 6” 64-28, polymer modified asphalt concrete, 12” base course, and 12” prepared sub-base.

i. Cement-treat sub-base material as required to meet compaction.

B. Install guardrails, in accordance with CalTrans Standard Plans, at the locations indicated in Figure 2 and marked with white paint in the field.

a. Install TL-3 energy-absorbing barriers at the ends on Rosamond Blvd, West of Lancaster.

C. Utilizing imported base material, reconstruct roadway shoulders eastward for

12,000LF, beginning from the east side of the Rosamond Dry Lake bed

D. Provide pavement markings and all labor, equipment, and material as required to support all work. Replace 12 identified roadway signs.

E. Provide prepared statements detailing work sequence and schedule for use by the AF for public-information purposes. Redirection of traffic to a single side of the divided way and reduction of lanes from 2 to 1 lane each way is anticipated.

F. All work must be performed in accordance with the attached EM checklist.

1. DELIVERABLES

A. Plans as required by the basic contract specifications.

B. Detailed traffic plan control plan for AF approval.

2. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

C. The Statement of Work provides information specific to work at Edwards Air Force Base.

The Corps of Engineers is administrating this task order and is the Contractor’s primary point of contract. Please notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative in the case of any perceived conflict between this Scope of Work and the basic contract requirements.

Figure 1 – Repair Locations, West Rosamond Boulevard

Figure 2 – Guardrail Repair Location, Rosamond & Lancaster

REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

Current 18 August 2015

This project (Control No. 15-0198AMEND2, Repair Rosamond Boulevard) is covered by the

Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Road Repair Projects (AFFTC 1994), prepared in support of Control No. 93-064, and is being categorically excluded (A2.3.11) off this 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. 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. Apply water or chemical stabilizers to suppress dust on unpaved roads and disturbed areas where work is performed.

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

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. The proponent/contractor shall ensure all hazardous materials are authorized and managed in compliance with applicable sections of Edwards Air Force Base Instruction (EAFBI) 32-119, Edwards Air Force Base Installation Hazardous Material Management Program (HMMP).

The contractor/proponent should contact 412 CEG/CEVC at (661) 277-9252 for guidance regarding tracking of hazardous material usage.

8. 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 277-9252 for questions and guidance.

mailto:412TW.CEV.EIAP@us.af.mil

9. The proponent/contractor shall maintain records on all non-hazardous waste and recycling generated as a result of any activities associated with the project. Records will specify total tonnages of solid waste disposed, solid waste diverted/recycled, construction and demolition

(C&D) waste disposed, C&D waste diverted/recycled, concrete and asphalt disposed, concrete and asphalt diverted/recycled, scrap metal recycled; and equipment reused, sold, or donated by nomenclature and quantity. Total disposal costs, and recycling proceeds and costs

(to include equipment sales) shall also be reported to 412 CEG/CEV on a quarterly basis or at the end of the project for those lasting less than one quarter. Contact 412 CEG/CEO at

(661) 277-1167 or 412 CEG/CEVC at (661) 277-1411 for information.

10. 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. These 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.

11. The proposed project 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 there are historic properties within the Area of

Potential Effect (APE) on both the north and south side of Rosamond Blvd at the location labeled “Inbound Lanes” on the attached map. Further, the proposed actions constituted will not adversely affect historic properties provided the following measures are adhered to:

No road widening will occur.

No construction equipment will drive off the road shoulder at the above described location.

The project proponent will contact 412 CEG/CEVA at 661-277-1413 to coordinate an archaeological monitor at least 3 working days in advance if road widening or driving outside the road shoulder must occur.

12. 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.

13. 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 277-1413.

14. 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) 277-1413.

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.

15. 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.

16. This project may require an AFFTC IMT 5926, 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 TW/CEOU) at

(661) 277-2936 for specific requirements.

17. In the event you are unable to contact an environmental person at one of the numbers above, please call (661) 277-1401.

18. 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 CEG/CEVA at (661) 277-1418. Project activities are covered under USFWS Biological Opinion for Operations and Activities at Edwards Air Force Base, California (8-8-14-F-14).

19. 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) 275-1417 no less than 3 working days and no more than 5 working days before the activity to schedule the briefing.

20. A desert tortoise presurvey is required prior to commencing work. The presurvey will be scheduled by contacting the Natural Resources contractor no less than 3 working days and no more than 5 working days before work begins. If project activities cannot be completed within two (2) consecutive days, notify Natural Resources contractor at (661) 275-1417 before work resumes for additional desert tortoise surveys.

21. The desert tortoise is a federally-listed threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA). The ESA prohibits “take” of threatened species. The term “takes” means to harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect or to attempt to engage in any such conduct.

22. 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.

23. Desert tortoises and their burrows shall be avoided. All project personnel shall inspect under all vehicles and equipment for desert tortoises prior to operation. Any sightings of desert tortoise within the project site must be reported immediately to the monitoring biologist or

Environmental Management at (661) 277-1417.

24. Project personnel shall use existing access roads and staging areas, and follow flagged access routes that have been surveyed or cleared of desert tortoises.

25. Habitat disturbance shall be contained to pre-disturbed areas as much as possible. No new habitat disturbance shall be conducted unless pre-coordinated with 412 CEG/CEVA.

26. Any pipes stored within the area shall be capped on open ends or elevated at least 12 inches off the ground to prevent entry by desert tortoise or other wildlife.

27. Speed limits on dirt roads within the project area shall be less than 20 mph unless otherwise posted.

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

29. No pets or fire arms shall be allowed on the project site.

30. All project personnel shall immediately report sightings of desert tortoises or desert tortoise burrows found within the project area to 412 CEG/CEVA at (661) 277-1418.

31. 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. If grading activities cannot be completed within 2 consecutive days, notify Natural Resources contractor at (661) 275-1417 at no less than 3 working days and no more than 5 working days before work resumes.

32. Personnel on site should be aware of the potential presence and dangers of coyotes, bobcats, Mojave green rattlesnakes, and other wildlife that might be living in the abandoned houses. If wildlife is inhibiting the project activities contact 412 CEG/CEVA’s J-TECH contractor for assistance.

33. Avoid creating ponding water in or near project area, so that it minimizes the attraction of wildlife, such as desert tortoise and birds, and create aircraft collision hazards or increase the potential for accidental takes.

34. Additional natural resource requirements may apply as additional information becomes available or if the scope of the project changes.

35. All drainage recontouring will be limited to the greatest extent possible to reduce habitat fragmentation, where practicable.

36. Maintenance of drainage ditches will not be altered to change the direction of stormwater runoff from existing conditions to avoid potential flooding of desert tortoise burrows downslope of maintenance activities to the greatest extent possible.