J.2 STATEMENT OF WORK.docx

Section C: Description and Specifications C-1: Project Description

a. Description of Work Complete construction of Forest Service Road 404 Cane Creek Culvert Replacement. Work includes, but is not limited to mobilization, clearing and grubbing, structure excavation, disposal of existing culvert, installation of concrete foundations, installation of structural plate arch pipe, installation of stream bed material, embankment construction, and installation of headwalls and wingwalls.

b. Demolition Work Demolition work includes, but is not limited to clearing and grubbing, structure excavation and disposal.

c. New construction New construction includes, but is not limited to installation of concrete foundations, installation of structural plate arch pipe, installation of stream bed material, road embankment construction, installation of headwalls and wingwalls.

d. Optional Items None.

The Contractor shall refer to the Schedule of Items, Project Area Map, and referenced Specifications when making estimates for quantities of work.

C-2: Project Location Project is located in the Enoree Ranger District. From US Post Office, head Southeast on King Kennedy St toward Fish Dam Ave. for 0.3 mi. Turn Right Onto Sc-121 S/SC-72 W/Janie Glymph Goree Blvd, continue to follow SC-121 S/SC-72 W for 1.9 mi. Turn left on Elmira Road, stay for 0.1 mi. Turn right to stay on Elmira Road for 1.7 mi. Turn right and arrive to destination In 0.3 Mi. Lat/Long 34.554358, -81.468176.

C-3: Start Date Reference block 11 on the SF1442.

C-4: Contract Time Reference block 11 on the SF1442. Contract duration includes delays for weather, locating and transporting supplies and materials, and final site cleanup.

C-5: 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:

1. Physical Conditions. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations and surveys performed by the Government.

2. Existing Structures. The existing culverts are corrugated metal pipes.

3. Excavation Plan. Due to the proximity and/or limitations of existing structures, and the limited work space, the Contractor shall submit a comprehensive excavation plan that outlines the proposed methodology for excavating down to the required depth, and any proposed shoring to protect workers. The Contractor is solely responsible for the development and execution of their Bridge Excavation Plan.

4. Dewatering Plan. Due to the proximity of water, the Contractor shall submit a Dewatering Plan, for the purpose of protecting the abutment foundations. The Contractor is solely responsible for the development and execution of their dewatering plan.

5. Weather. Low temperatures at the project site range from an average of the low 30 ºF in the winter months (November to March) to lows in the upper 60 ºF in the summer (June to August). High temperatures range from 50 ºF from December to February, to around 90 ºF in July and August. The annual precipitation at the project site is less than 50 inches per year, including snowfall. Winter snow storms and freezing temperatures will occur during the winter months and will cause the project to be shutdown. Icy conditions on local roads and highways can occur during the late fall, winter and early spring. Highway curves in shaded areas will remain covered with ice or frost for weeks.

6. Typical Work Hours, Weekends and Holiday Hours.

7. Safety, Emergency Communications and Evacuation. Contractor is responsible for the safety of the Contractor’s employees including Subcontractors employees, Government employees associated with the project, and any visitors to the site both Government and private. The Contractor shall submit a Project Safety Plan to the Contracting Officer for review prior to commencement of Work. The project safety plan shall comply with the appropriate South Carolina OSHA and Federal OSHA rules and regulations and must include a medical evacuation and emergency communications plan.

8. Staging Areas. The contractor shall provide the necessary site investigation of the project area and any adjacent areas, and propose staging areas for approval by the Contracting Officer.

9. Highway Permits. Contractor is responsible for securing any overload or over width limit permits required for the transport of materials or equipment to the project site. The Contractor is responsible for conducting a thorough reconnaissance of all routes leading to the site.

10. Fuel Storage. The contractor shall propose fuel storage areas for approval by the Contracting Officer. The fuel storage tank shall be set inside a fuel containment basin. The containment basin shall be large enough to hold 110% of the tanks capacity. Provide spill plan in accordance to the specifications for review and approval by the Contracting Officer.

11. Toilets. No toilet or shower facilities are available on site. Contractor shall provide portable toilet facilities for its employees.

12. Camping. Contractor may request a permit from Enoree Ranger District.

13. Water. Non-potable water for the project construction can be drafted directly out of the unnamed tributaries of Cane Creek (at the project site). Use appropriate procedures to prevent sediment and other debris from entering the creek.

14. Security. Contractor is responsible for the Contractor’s equipment and materials owned or supplied to the site. Lost, damaged, or stolen equipment or materials shall be replaced at the contractor’s expense. All equipment not equipped with a key lock system shall be secured in such a manner as to make it inoperable to the average person at the end of each working day. All hand tools and other equipment shall be secured at the end of each working day. The contractor shall be responsible for signing, limiting public access, and safety of the public and/or government employees at the site. All refuse shall be properly stored or removed from the site at the end of each day.

15. Traffic Control. Forest has traffic control in place for this project.

16. Burning Permits. Contractor is subject to all rules and regulations governing the on-site burning of slash and other debris. Contractor shall obtain a burning permit from the jurisdiction having control over burning. The Contractor shall comply with Fire Plan for Construction and Service Contracts included in the Contract.

17. Protection of Resources. Contractor shall thoroughly clean all equipment prior to delivery to the project site, to remove weeds, seeds, mud, grease and oil buildup from all equipment surfaces. Contractor shall schedule an equipment inspection with the COR 36 hours prior to mobilization. Spills of petroleum products and other hazardous substances shall be reported, contained, and removed in accordance with all applicable rules, regulations and laws. Contractor shall submit a project spill response plan at the pre-work meeting for review by the Contracting Officer.

C-6: PRE-BID CONFERENCE OR TOURS

Reference 452.237-71 Pre-Bid/ Pre-Proposal Conference. The Contractor acknowledges that 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 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.

C-7: EQUIPMENT CLEANING & NOXIOUS WEED-FREE CERTIFICATION

Unless the entire project area is already infected with noxious weeds, the contractor shall ensure that prior to moving from one forest location to another part of the project area all off-road equipment, which last operated in areas known by Forest Service to be infected with noxious weeds, is free of soil, seeds, vegetative matter, or other debris that could contain or hold seeds. Contractor shall certify in writing to the CO that off-road equipment is free of noxious weeds prior to each start-up of operations and for subsequent moves of equipment to other project areas. Measures taken to ensure that off-road equipment is free of noxious weeds will be identified. “Off-road equipment” includes all equipment operating off of paved roadways. A Current list of noxious weeds of concern to Forest Service is available at upon request to the COR. Contractor shall clean off-road equipment prior to moving between project areas with known infestations with noxious weeds and other project areas, if any, which are free of such weeds. Contractor shall employ whatever cleaning methods are necessary to ensure that off-road equipment is free of noxious weeds. Equipment shall be considered free of soil, seeds, and other such debris when a visual inspection does not disclose such material. Disassembly of equipment components or specialized inspection tools is not required.

The Contractor shall notify Forest Service at least 24 hours prior to beginning of work in area designated as a noxious weed area, unless otherwise approved by CO. Notification shall include the location of the equipment’s most recent operations. If the prior location of the off-road equipment cannot be identified, Forest Service may assume that it was infested with noxious weed seeds. Upon request of Forest Service, Contractor must arrange with CO for Forest Service to inspect each piece of off-road equipment prior to it being placed into service. If Contractor desires to clean off-road equipment on National forest land, such as at the end of a project or prior to moving to a new unit that is free from noxious weeds, Contractor and Forest Service CO shall agree on methods of cleaning, locations for the cleaning, and control of off-site impacts, if any. New infestations of noxious weeds, of concern to Forest Service and identified by either Contractor or Forest Service, within the project area or on the haul route, shall be promptly reported to the other party.

C-10: Standard Specifications The following specifications will be used for this contract:

a. Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects – FP-14 U.S. Customary Units.

FP-14 is available on the internet at the following site: http://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/pse/specs/

b. Supplemental Specifications The specifications identified in this contract were prepared by the Forest Service and are a supplement to or change the FHWA specifications.

101 - Terms¸ Format¸ and Definitions 102 - Bid¸ Award¸ and Execution of Contract 103 - Scope of Work 104 - Control of Work 106 - Acceptance of Work 107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public 108 - Prosecution and Progress 109 - Measurement and Payment 155 - Schedules for Construction Contracts 201 - Clearing and Grubbing 204 - Excavation and Embankment 207 - Earthwork Geotextiles 208 - Structure Excavation and Backfill for Selected Major Structures 209 - Structure Excavation and Backfill 302 - Minor Crushed Aggregate 603 - Structural Plate Structures 625 - Turf Establishment 633 - Permanent Traffic Control 648 - Stream Simulation 705 - Rock C-11: Drawings

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