J.2 Statement of Work (2 Pages).pdf

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SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

Horseshoe Flat Pit Crushing

C1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

This project consists of minor pit development, crushing pit run aggregate crushing and placing it in a stockpile within the site. Base bid is for crushing 16,000 CY (Cubic Yards) of 2.5 inch minus pit run aggregate. Optional bid item is for crushing up to 10,000 CY (Cubic Yards) of 1.5 inch minus pit run aggregate. Material will be taken in even layers up to 3 ft. in depth across entire areas within the pit boundary as marked on ground by the Forest Service. The work shall be in accordance with the FP-14 “Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects”.

The intent of the contract is to provide for the complete construction of the project described in the contract.

Unless otherwise provided, the contractor is to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies and perform all work required to complete the project in reasonably close conformity with the drawings and specifications, and in accordance with the provisions of the contract. Payment for contract work will be made only for and under those pay items included in the Schedule of Items. All other work and materials will be considered as incidental to and included in the payment for the items shown in the Schedule.

- Base Option is for crushing 16,000 CY (Cubic Yards) of pit run aggregate where 100% will pass through 2 ½ inch sieve.

- Optional bid item is for crushing up to 10,000 CY (Cubic Yards) of pit run aggregate where 100% will pass through 1 ½ inch sieve.

C2 PROJECT LOCATION

Project is located approximately 22 miles northeast of Ephraim, You can access the Horseshoe Flat Pit from Ephraim by traveling east on Higway 29 up Ephraim Canyon to the intersection with Forest road 50150 Skyline drive, then North on 50150 Skyline Drive to the pit. Pit is located just East of 50150 Skyline Drive.

C3 SITE INFORMATION AND LIMITATIONS

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

(a) Utilities are not available at the site for construction purposes.

(b) No fuel storage on site is permitted. Fuel trucks must be equipped with spill containment kits and portable berms that meet all state and federal regulations. A spill containment plan must be submitted and approved prior to construction.

(c) All construction equipment shall be pressure washed before entering the Site in compliance with the specifications. The removal of mud and debris from treads, tracks and undercarriage, with emphasis on axles, frame, cross-members, motor mounts, and underneath steps, running boards, and front bumper/brushguard assemblies will be required. The purpose is to reduce or eliminate the transportation of noxious weeds, which is required by Federal and State regulations. The contractor shall notify the

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Contracting Officer 48 hours in advance of mobilizing equipment to the site to arrange an inspection and meet the requirements of FSSS 171 Weed Prevention.

(d) The contractor will be able to utilize the Forest Service Roads; however, the Contractor will be responsible for any damage to the roads due to construction activities. The contractor shall be responsible for obtaining permission to use all other roads and staging areas.

C4 TRAFFIC CONTROL AND CONSTRUCTION SIGNING

No work that endangers, interferes, or conflicts with traffic or access to work sites shall be performed until a plan for satisfactory warning and handling of traffic has been submitted by the contractor and approved by the COR. Construction signing for traffic control shall conform to the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). All traffic control signs will be placed in areas adequate for a truck pulling a fifth wheel trailer to be turned around. Contractor shall not be paid directly for this item, rather it will be considered incidental to other items of work listed in the Bid Schedule.

C5 WORK CAMPS, STAGING AND STORAGE AREAS

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

C6 INSPECTION OF WORKSITE

The contractor acknowledges they have taken the necessary steps to ascertain the nature and location of work, and have investigated and satisfied themselves as to the general and local conditions, including unclassified material for excavation, that can affect the work or its cost. Any failure of the contractor to take the actions described and acknowledged in this paragraph will not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work without additional expenses to the government.

C7 START DATE

July 10, 2023

C8 CONTRACT TIME

60 Calendar days

C9 SPECIFICATIONS

The Forest Service, US Department of agriculture has adopted FP-14 - “Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects” from “U.S. Department of Transportation” Federal Highway Administration for construction of National Forest System Roads. The FP-14 is available for downloading at the following URL: https://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/specs/fp-14/fp14.pdf https://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/specs/fp-14/fp14.pdf