J.2 STATEMENT OF WORK (11 PAGES).pdf

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

A-1 For Information Call:

Bret Conant 970-945-3288

Technical Contact bret.conant@usda.gov

A-2 The Government Requires Performance of the Work Described in these Documents

Wilson Park Gravel Pit Expansion White River National Forest Blanco Ranger District Rio Blanco County, Colorado mailto:bret.conant@usda.gov

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

Wilson Park Gravel Pit Expansion

Blanco Ranger District White River National Forest

Rio Blanco County, Colorado

B-1 Schedule of Items

Base Item 1: Wilson Park Gravel Pit Expansion

Item No. Description Pay Unit Estimated Quantity

Unit Price

Total Price

15101 Mobilization Lump Sum 1

15713 Soil Erosion & Pollution Control Lump Sum 1

31402 Stockpiled aggregate, Grading C (Base) Ton* 20000

61902 Gate, stockyard gate with steel posts (16 FT.) Each 1

62502 Turf establishment Acre 2

TOTAL

Option Item 1: Wilson Park Gravel Pit Expansion

Item No. Description Pay Unit Estimated Quantity

Unit Price

Total Price

31402(1) Stockpiled aggregate, Grading C (Base) Ton* 7700

TOTAL

B-2 Notes

1. The quantity ordered against the base items will be dependent upon pricing and funding available at the time of award. Partial quantities from the base item may be ordered.

2. Pay units marked * are contract quantities.

3. Construction equipment shall be clean and free of leaks prior to entering National Forest Lands, in addition, construction equipment operating in known areas of noxious weed infestations shall be cleaned prior to leaving the area. Cleaning of this equipment is an indirect cost of all work and will not be compensated as a separate pay item.

4. Work for item 31402 includes:

a. Producing aggregate by screening or crushing methods.

b. Establish and prepare stockpile sites at locations approved by the CO and shown on the

Plans.

c. Handle and stockpile according to section 314 and the Plans.

d. Clear, grub, and dispose of slash according to FP-14 and FSSS sections 201, 203, and the

Plans.

e. Conserve topsoil in accordance with FSSS section 204.05 and the Plans. Place topsoil in accordance with FP-14 section 624 and the plans.

f. Acceptance and sampling according to FP-14 Section 703.05. Grading designation under

FP-14 Table 703-2, Grading C (Base).

5. Work for item 15713 includes:

a. Soil erosion, pollution, dust control, and interim reclamation of the pit, this work shall be performed in accordance with FP-14 and FSSS section 157 and the plans.

6. Construction and Traffic Signing (FSSS 156) is indirectly included in item 15101.

7. Developing water supply and watering is indirectly included in item 31402. Water sources are to be designated and approved by the COR prior to use.

B-3 Note:

Payment for bond premiums in accordance with Clause 52.232-5, Payments under Fixed Price Construction Contracts, shall not be in addition to the contract price. Include bond payments under 15101 Mobilization.

Payment will be made on actual work performed as described in FP 14 109.02 unless otherwise noted.

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C-1 Scope of the Contract

This project consists of the following major items of work on the Blanco Ranger District:

• Mobilization

• Gate installation

• Clearing and grubbing, conserving topsoil, piling slash, decking logs 8” DBH and over

• Soil erosion and pollution control work

• Produce and stockpile Class C Aggregate Road Base (FP-14 table 703-2)

• Pit reclamation

• Turf establishment

This project will result in the clearing and grubbing of approximately 2 acres of land, conserving topsoil, piling slash, and decking logs over 8” diameter breast height (DBH). Soil erosion and pollution control work will be performed. The existing gravel pit will be expanded from approximately 0.8 acres to 2.8 acres, and approximately 20,000 tons of aggregate road base materials will be produced and stockpiled using crushing and screening methods. The Government may order additional stockpiled aggregate as funding allows (see option item 1).

One gate will be installed on the ingress/ egress road to the pit. Interim reclamation of the pit excavation and disturbed areas, including turf establishment will be completed prior to final acceptance. See the Plans and specifications (attached in section J) for additional details.

C-2 Project Location From the Blanco ranger district office (Blanco ranger district, 220 E. Market St., Meeker, CO 81641), travel east on CO-13 / highway 13 toward Shawman trail for 2.2 miles. Bear right onto County Road 15 for 9.8 miles. Turn left to stay on county road 15 for 1.2 miles. Turn right onto Yellowjacket Pass Stock Dr./ Forest Road 250.2 for 4.2 miles. The gravel pit is located off National Forest System Road (NFSR) 252.1 (Aldrich-Wilson Park), approximately 0.18 miles North-West of the intersection of NFSR 250.2 (East Beaver/Yellow Jacket) at about 9,000 feet elevation. The coordinates of the gravel pit in decimal degrees are, 40.136080°, -107.681427. See the project drawings for additional location details.

C-3 Price Range

The Government’s estimate for the base item and all options is between $100,000 and $300,000.

C-4 Pre-Bid/ Pre-Proposal Conference

A. The Government is planning a pre-bid/pre-proposal conference, during which potential offerors may obtain a better understanding of the work required.

B. Offerors are encouraged to submit all questions in writing at least five (5) days prior to the conference. Questions will be considered at any time prior to or during the conference;

however, offerors will be asked to confirm verbal questions in writing. Subsequent to the conference, an amendment to the solicitation containing an abstract of the questions and answers, and a list of attendees, will be disseminated.

C. In order to facilitate conference preparations, it is requested that the person named on the

Standard Form 33 of this solicitation be contacted and advised of the number of persons who will attend.

D. The Government assumes no responsibility for any expense incurred by an offeror prior to contract award.

E. Offerors are cautioned that, notwithstanding any remarks or clarifications given at the conference, all terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged unless they are changed by amendment to the solicitation. If the answers to conference questions, or any solicitation amendment, create ambiguities, it is the responsibility of the offeror to seek clarification prior to submitting an offer.

The conference will be held:

Date: September 7th, 2023

Time: 9 AM (MT)

Location: Telephone conference call: +1 202-650-0123,,60444708# Phone Conference ID: 604 447 08#

OFFERORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEE THE SITE (OPEN TO PUBLIC) AND ATTEND

THE VIRTUAL CONFERENCE TO ASK QUESTIONS.

C-4 Applicable Specifications and Material Certifications Listed

1. Applicable Specifications

References to Standard Specifications in the contract refer to the FP-14, Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, or superseding document adopted by the Forest Service, attached by reference.

The Special Project Specifications (Forest Service Supplemental Specifications) are physically attached in Section J. All requirements contained on the Specification List are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

Any modification of other items, designs, materials, products, or equipment (including Government-Furnished Property), made necessary because of a substitution, will be the responsibility of the Contractor without adjustment in contract price or time. The Contracting tel:+12026500123,,60444708

Officer's approval of any substitute will not affect the Contractor's responsibility for such modification. Any and all substitutions will be requested by the Contractor after award of the contract has been made. No approvals will be made prior to award.

2. General Guidelines for Submittals:

Work requiring submittals shall not begin until submittals have been approved.

Submittals shall include:

Date and Revision Dates Project Name and Contract Number Names of Contractor, Subcontractor, Supplier, and Manufacturers Field Dimensions and Relation to Adjacent Structures Contractor's stamp, initialed or signed, certifying review of submittal, verification of field measurement and compliance with contract documents.

Samples:

Physical examples shall illustrate materials, equipment, or workmanship, and establish standards by which completed work shall be judged. Samples shall be of sufficient size and quantity to illustrate the functional characteristics of product or material, with integrally related parts and devices.

Manufacturer's requirements:

Supply manufacturer's catalog sheets or brochures with diagrams, schedules, or performance charts.

Illustrations shall be clearly marked to identify pertinent materials or models, dimensions, and clearances required. Supplement standard drawings to provide information unique to this project.

Approval or Rejection Time Allowance:

Submittals will be reviewed and either approved or rejected within 7 calendar days of their receipt by the Contracting Officer or COR unless otherwise noted.

3. Material Certifications, Testing Reports & Other Submittals:

As required by the contract.

Brief Title Basic

Reference Detailed Requirements Section

Number Of Copies To Section

Allowable Time for Government Approval After Total Submittal (Days)

Project work schedule FAR 52.236-15 1 7 Traffic control plan FSSS 156 FSSS 156.03 1 7

Soil erosion and sediment control plan

FSSS 157

&AGAR

452.236-74 FSSS 157.04 1 7

Road oversize/overweight permit(s)

36CFR261.12 &

H-4 1 7

Base Aggregate (Class C, FP-14 table 703-2) material sampling and testing

FP-14 703.05 and table 703.2, grading C

FP-14 703.05 and table 703.2, grading C 1 7

Gate and associated materials and appurtenances Plans, sheet 3 Plans, sheet 3 1 7

Brief Title Basic Reference

Detailed Requirements Section

Number Of Copies To Section

Allowable Time for Government Approval After Total Submittal (Days)

Fire plan J.3 1 7 Blasting Plan (if needed) FP-14, 205 FP-14, 205

Weekly certified payrolls

FAR 52.222-8

Payrolls and Basic Records 1 1

SECTION F - DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

F-1 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (FAR 52.211-10) (Apr 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 65 days after the date the Contractor receives the Notice to Proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

Estimated start work date: June 21, 2024

Work will be allowed between June 21 and October 15th in the year the work is performed.

F-2 Schedule

Within 7 calendar days after receipt of a written request from the Contracting Officer, the Contractor must submit the following information in writing for approval:

(a) A schedule as required by FAR clause 52.236-15, Schedules for Construction Contracts, and

(b) The hours (including the daily starting and stopping times) and days of the week the Contractor proposed to carry out the work.

The maximum work week is Monday through Friday, Sunup to Sundown, unless otherwise authorized in writing by the Forest Service, with the following conditions:

1. Road construction will be prohibited on federal holidays from noon the day before the holiday to midnight the day of the holiday.

SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G-1 Government-Furnished Property

The Government will provide the following item(s) of Government property to the Contractor for use in the performance of this contract. This property shall be used and maintained by the Contractor in accordance with the provisions of the "Government Property" FAR clause contained elsewhere in the contract:

Grass Seed Mix – 50 Pounds

G-2 Post Award Conference (AGAR 452.215-73)(Nov 1996)

A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled within 5 days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held at White River National Forest Supervisors Office located at 900 Grand Ave. Glenwood Springs, CO, or another Forest Service office agreed upon by both parties.

G-3 Designation of Contracting Officer’s Representative

1. The Contracting Officer will designate a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) at the time of award.

2. The COR is responsible for administering the performance of work under this contract. In no event, however, will any understanding, agreement, modification, change order, or other matter deviating from the terms of this contract be effective or binding upon the Government unless formalized by proper contractual documents executed by the Contracting Officer prior to completion of the contract.

3. The Contracting Officer should be informed as soon as possible of any actions or inactions by the Contractor or the Government which will change the required delivery or completion times stated in the contract, and the contract will be modified accordingly. (This does not apply to individual task assignments which were issued by the COR provided they do not affect the delivery schedule or performance period stated in the contract).

4. On all matters that pertain to the contract terms the Contractor must communicate with the Contracting Officer. Whenever, in the opinion of the Contractor, the COR requests effort outside the scope of the contract, the Contractor should so advise the COR. If the COR persists and there still exists a disagreement as to proper contractual coverage, the Contracting Officer should be notified immediately, preferably in writing if time permits. Proceeding with work without proper coverage could result in nonpayment or necessitate submittal of contract claim.

SECTION H – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H-1 Safety

Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the contractor’s information. The government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the contractor. This list shall not be deemed to be all-inclusive. The contractor shall bear the sole responsibility for taking all appropriate actions necessary to prevent accidents and injuries to individuals at the worksite.

The following checked activities have been identified by the government as potential safety hazards:

[ ] Confined space entry.

[X] Temporary excavation/deep trenching/slope stability.

[X] Tree falling.

[X] Fall hazard from work heights exceeding 6 feet.

[ ] Blasting.

[X] Traffic control on high-volume and/or high-speed and/or limited visibility roads.

[X] Heavy equipment operation.

[ ] Tree climbing and/or tower climbing.

[X] Fire hazards.

[X] Hazardous materials handling.

[X] Electrical hazard.

[X] Hydraulic and/or pneumatic and/or other high-pressure hazards.

[X] Mechanical hazards such as pulleys, springs, etc.

[X] Other:

H-2 Suspensions for Other Than Government’s Convenience

1. The Contracting Officer may issue orders to suspend the work wholly or in part for such period of time as deemed necessary because of: (1) Weather or ground conditions when further prosecution of the work might cause environmental or resource damage to the project, access roads to the project, or adjacent property. Such action would include but not be limited to instances such as siltation of streams, damage to access roads, rutting of project roads which causes otherwise suitable soils to become muddy or unsuitable; or (2) Failure of the Contractor to comply with Specifications such as but not limited to placement of frozen material in fills, placing of asphalts at temperatures lower than those specified, performing work prior to prerequisite approvals, operating equipment not meeting fire requirements, or when conditions exist which do not meet safety requirements. Whether or not a suspend work notice is issued, the Contractor shall be responsible for correcting any damage caused by his/her operation, whether inside or outside project limits, at no cost to the Government. Such suspensions shall not be considered as suspensions for the Convenience of the Government under FAR 52.242-14, Suspension of Work, and shall not qualify for equitable adjustment.

H-3 Use of Premises

1. Before any camp, quarry, borrow pit, storage, detour, or bypass site, other than shown on the drawings, is opened or operated on USDA land or lands administered by the USDA, the Contractor shall obtain written permission from the Contracting Officer. A camp is interpreted to include a campsite or trailer parking area of any employee working on the project for the Contractor.

Unless excepted elsewhere in the contract, the Contractor shall (i) provide and maintain sanitation facilities for the work force at the site and (ii) dispose of solid waste in accordance with applicable Federal, State and local regulations.

2. A storage site WILL be permitted within the project area.

3. Permanent and temporary electrical power is NOT available on site for construction use.

4. Sanitary facilities ARE NOT REQUIRED. Potable and non-potable water is to be provided by the Contractor.

H-4 Access

1. The Contractor is authorized to use roads that are part of the construction project and those Forest Service Roads designated below for performance of work under this contract.

Forest Roads 250.2, 252.1

2. Load Limits – All vehicles and equipment shall not exceed State legal highway loads and widths or posted limits without valid State and Forest Service overload, overwidth permits (80,000 GVWR max on all National Forest System Roads without overload permit).

3. Coordinate planned transport and delivery dates with the Contracting Officer and

Contracting Officers Representative. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer a minimum of three (3) working days before transporting any material.

4. Contractor shall close the quarry access roads, and may temporarily close other roads necessary, for blasting operations (if required). The contractor shall keep all other Forest Roads open to all traffic. Unexpected road closures shall be reported to the CO immediately.

H-5 Key Personnel

1. The following individuals are considered to be essential to the successful performance of the work hereunder:

*Insert sub-contractor and/or names of employees below:

The contractor agrees that personnel may not be removed from the contract work or replaced without compliance with paragraphs (2) and (3) of this section.

2. If one or more of the key personnel, for whatever reason, becomes, or is expected to become, unavailable for work under this contract for a continuous period exceeding 30 work days, or is expected to devote substantially less effort to the work than indicated in the proposal or initially anticipated, the contractor shall immediately notify the contracting officer and shall, subject to the concurrence of the contracting officer, promptly replace the personnel with personnel of at least substantially equal ability and qualifications.

3. Each request for approval of substitutions must be in writing and contain a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions. The request must also contain a complete resume for the proposed substitute and other information requested or needed by the contracting officer to evaluate the proposed substitution. The contracting officer and the project officer shall evaluate the contractor's request and the contracting officer shall promptly notify the contractor of his or her decision in writing.

4. If the contracting officer determines that suitable and timely replacement of key personnel who have been reassigned, terminated, or have otherwise become unavailable for the contract work is not reasonably forthcoming, or that the resultant reduction of productive effort would be so substantial as to impair the successful completion of the contract or the service order, the contract may be terminated by the contracting officer for default or for the convenience of the Government, as appropriate. If the contracting officer finds the contractor at fault for the condition, the contract price or fixed fee may be equitably adjusted downward to compensate the Government for any resultant delay, loss, or damage.

*To be incorporated into any resultant contract

(End of clause)

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