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SCOPE OF WORK

FOR

MNT CRACK SEAL AND SLURRY SEAL SOUTH LANCASTER BLVD

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA

PREPARED BY:

412 CEG/CENMP

INDEX

PART 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. SCOPE

1.1. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED UTILITIES

1.2. WORK HOURS

1.3. BASE ACCESS

1.4. HAZARDOUS NOISE

1.5. DISPOSAL OF WASTE/EXCESS MATERIAL

1.6. SPILLAGE

1.7. REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS

1.8. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

1.9. WELDING PERMITS

1.10. USE OF RADIOACTIVE ISOTOPES

1.11. NO SMOKING POLICY

1.12. TRASH AND LITTER CONTROL

1.13. POST-CONSTRUCTION CLEANUP

1.14. PROHIBITED ITEMS

1.15. SAFETY

1.16. 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. SHOP DRAWING SUBMITTALS:

3.7. CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS:

3.8. FINAL CONSTRUCTION SUBMITTALS

PART 4 - DIAGRAMS

MINIMIZATIONS MEASURES

PART 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

1.1. 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.

1.2. 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 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 CE Project

Manager Hugo Via.

1.3. 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 xxx within five (5) working days prior to commencing work for base entry coordination:

Name of Individual, Date of Birth, & (U.S.) Citizenship Status (if not, provide Legal Alien Registration No.)

Social Security Number

Drivers License Number

Vehicle License Number

1.4. 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.

1.5. 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. Submittal Requirements: 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.

1.6. 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 1.10. All spills shall be reported as soon as possible to Environmental

Compliance Branch and Base Safety at (661) 277-1401 and (661) 277-4640 respectively.

1.7. 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.

1.07A Health & Accident Safety Plan (HASP): The contractor shall furnish their HASP for XXXX review and information prior to start of construction.

1.07B Quality Control Plan: The contractor shall furnish their Quality Control Plan for XXXX review and information.

1.8. 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 man; 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.

1.8.1. 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

1.8.2 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.

1.8.3 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.

1.8.4 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.

1.8.5 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 and/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.

1.8.6. 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.

1.8.7 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.

1.8.8 AF Form 813: Contractor shall comply with the most current AF Form 813 requirements checklist.

1.9. 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.

1.10. 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.

1.11. 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 in designated areas only.

1.12. 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.

1.13. 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.

1.14. 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.

1.15. 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 XXXX safety manual.

1.16. 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 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, and XXXX during project construction (date and time of meeting shall be agreed upon by contractor, customer, CE, and XXXX); 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. Crack seal and slurry seal approximately 4.6 miles of South Lancaster Boulevard, from the Edwards AFB South

Gate, to Jones Road (see Part 4 - Diagrams). Crack seal shall be done in accordance with Edwards Air Force Base

Pavement IDIQ specifications Section 32 01 17.16, and slurry seal shall be done in accordance with CalTrans Slurry Seal

Type II specifications Section 37-3. Replace any damaged raised reflective markers, and restripe white edge lines on both sides of the road, and dashed and double solid lines where applicable on the centerline.

2.1.2. Cracks that are less than 1/4 inch wide do not need to be sealed. Cracks that are 1/4 to 3/4 inch wide shall be shall be routed to a nominal width 1/8 inch greater than the existing nominal width and to a depth not less than3/4 inch, sandblasted or waterblasted and cleaned using compressed air. Cracks that are 3/4 to 2 inches wide shall be sandblasted or waterblasted and cleaned using compressed air. Cracks that are greater than 2 inches wide shall be repaired using pothole repair techniques instead of sealing. Where applicable, the in-place sealant shall be cut loose from both crack faces and to an appropriate depth. Depth shall be sufficient to accommodate any backup material that is required to maintain the depth of new sealant to be installed. Prior to further cleaning operations, all old loose sealant remaining in the crack opening shall be removed by blowing with compressed air.

2.1.3. Bituminous surface treatment shall be applied only when the existing surface or base course is dry or contains moisture not in excess of the amount that will permit uniform distribution and the desired adhesion. Bituminous surface treatment shall not be applied when either the atmospheric temperature, in the shade, is below 50 degrees F or the pavement surface to be treated is below 70 degrees F unless otherwise directed.

2.1.4. Immediately before applying the first course of bituminous material, the surface shall be cleaned of loose material with power brooms or power blowers. Care shall be taken to remove all dirt, clay, and other loose or foreign matter. Flush the surface with water, when necessary to achieve a clean surface, only when directed by the Contracting Officer

Representative; allow the surface to dry after flushing.

2.1.5. All materials and execution methods shall comply with the Edwards AFB Pavement IDIQ Contract Section 32 01

17.16 for sealing cracks, and with CalTrans Section 37-3 Slurry Seal Type II for slurry seal.

2.1.6. Finished surface shall not deviate from the testing edge of a straightedge more than ¼ inch in the transverse or longitudinal direction. Paved area and non-paved shoulder should maintain a “safety edge” geometry.

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

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

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

2.1.10. Traffic through Lancaster Boulevard shall be provided throughout work accomplishment. Single-lane closures are expected. Prepare a work plan for approval demonstrating the temporary traffic control to be employed.

2.1.11. OPTION: Provide a separate bid for same requirements (crack seal and slurry seal) for additional 2.7 miles of

South Lancaster Boulevard, from Jones Road to Rosamond Boulevard.

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 XXXX Contracting Officer. All as built drawings shall be provided in the latest Auto-CAD software and turned over to CE and OSAM.

2.3.2. Provide manufacturers catalog cut sheets with printed specifications and installation instructions which furnish a detailed sequence of operation (description of system) for the new overhead hangar lighting system.

2.3.3. 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 criteria and applicable chapters of additional security requirements must be received from the civil engineering 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 A-E.

Base specific design and materials information can be obtained through the assigned project manager from the Project

Management Office, Building 3500 at (661) 886-1100.

List the specific, latest versions of all codes and guidance reference used for design in the specifications.

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 (5) 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 for information only drawings. The Government does not guarantee the accuracy of the for information only drawings.

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 30 Calendar Days (CD)

Government Review 10 CD

Final Shop Drawing for Construction 10 CD

3.6. SHOP DRAWING SUBMITTALS:

The contractor shall deliver to EAFB these items for the shop drawing submittals:

a) Contractor shall submit the following material submittals to the government for review and approval during the shop drawing submittal.

- All concrete/aggregate/sealant material submittals

Shop Drawings:

a) One (1) sets of full-size (D-size) legible drawings.

b) Approved material submittal documents.

c) Drawing revisions shall be clouded with Delta-revision numbers or letters with comments/remarks/description being placed within the revision block.

3.7. 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

3.8. 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 – DIAGRAMS

Figure 1. Construction Area

Figure 2. Intersection with Jones Rd.

Figure 3. South Gate

MINIMIZATIONS MEASURES

Updated 20 May 2016

This project (Control No. 15-0097, Crack Seal and Slurry South Lancaster Boulevard) qualifies for a categorical exclusion A2.3.10 (Routine facility maintenance and repair…). 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. Reduce or suspend all grading, disking, and other earth working projects when wind speeds exceed 25 mile per hour.

3. 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 contractor/proponent should contact 412 CEG/CEVC at (661) 277-1909 for guidance regarding tracking of hazardous material usage.

4. 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 (April 2009) and the Edwards Air

Force Base Hazardous Waste Management Plan (HWMP) (July 2010). 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. This project is partially located within closed Environmental Restoration Program (ERP) Sites 302, 218, and

449; and adjacent to closed ERP Site 293 (see attached map for ERP site locations); however, activities in this area are not expected to encounter contaminated soil. If the proponent/contractor notices soil discoloration or odors during activities, they shall report this observation immediately to Bioenvironmental

Engineering (412 AMDS/SGPB) at

(661) 277-3272. Contact Rebecca Hobbs at (661) 277-1409 for additional information about these ERP sites.

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

8. The proposed project, Crack Seal and Slurry South Lancaster Boulevard, 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 project activities shall be limited to Lancaster Boulevard and its previously graded road shoulders.

If shoulder widening is necessary, or if any activities will occur outside of previously disturbed areas, then the proponent must coordinate with the 412 CEG/CEV Cultural Resources Management Office

(contact information listed below) before the commencement of field operations so that the office is provided the opportunity to assess for impacts to cultural resources.

9. 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) 277-9065 or 277-1413.

10. If inadvertent above- or below-ground discoveries (for example, 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.

The project manager is advised that:

Cultural resources are protected by AFI 32-7065 and numerous federal regulations and that ultimately their stewardship is the responsibility of the base commander.

Although inadvertent discoveries are rare, if encountered, they may require coordination with the

California State Historic Preservation Officer (CA SHPO) and can take up to 12 months or longer depending on the resource affected.

If the proponent has questions or concerns, contact the BHPO for archaeology at (661) 277-1413 or email roscoe.loetzerich.1@us.af.mil.

11. 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.

12. In the event you are unable to contact an environmental person at one of the numbers above, please call

(661) 277-1401.