J.3 Statement of Work (6 Pages).pdf

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Statement of Work

Contents Project General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

2.0 Background

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

4.0 Government Furnished

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

Project Crested Butte Road Reconstruction & Repair

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

Perform road maintenance, repair, reconstruction, and improvement of Forest Service roads, parking areas, and camping spurs. The schedule of item prescribes the specific pay items that are necessary for satisfactory completion of the project. They include road maintenance surfacing, drain or grade dip installations, armored grade dips, cutting of roadway vegetation, cattleguard installation, and equipment time. The contractor will work closely in the field with a Forest Service Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and/or technical inspector to complete the prescribed work.

The general goals are to arrest erosion, prevent proliferation of unauthorized roads, and improve public access and visitor experiences within the management objectives of each road or route. Approximately 6.5 miles of road to be maintained or improved, including two trailhead expansions.

2.0 Background

Crested Butte, CO is a popular summer destination for a variety of recreation opportunities on surrounding Forest Service and other public lands. Recreation opportunities include camping, 4-wheeling, and scenic driving. High traffic on dirt roads has caused erosion, drainage challenges, and limited access in some areas that are intended for passenger vehicles. The purpose of this project is to maintain or improve certain roads and routes that are used that provide access to recreation opportunities on the Gunnison Ranger District.

Areas for maintenance and improvement include:

• FSR 811, Washington Gulch including camping areas

• FSR 734, Slate River including camping areas

• FSR 738 Brush Creek including camping areas and trailheads

Figure 1: Highlighted areas for road maintenance or improvement

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

Should this proposal be accepted as a RAC grant recipient, a complete contract package will be provided with detailed maps, drawings, and specifications. Specifications will include but not be limited to the FP-14 (https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/specs) and Forest Service Supplemental (https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3794087.pdf). The bulk of the earthwork will consist of high clearance road reconstruction, drainage re-establishment, and trailhead/parking/campsite improvement and surfacing.

Contractors interested in award of this project proposal should have:

• Extensive experience in Forest Service Level 2 road reconstruction, including template reshaping, drainage installation, and low water crossing establishment.

• Ability to use and possess, or temporarily procure, heavy equipment including graders, dozers, backhoes, skidsteers, and compactors.

• Experience with earthwork in areas with heavy Forest Visitor traffic. A traffic control plan will be required to safely mitigate heavy equipment and public interaction.

• Skills associated with logistics and coordination of subcontractors and gravel delivery.

4.0 Government Furnished

Pay Item Description Material source number or name 15101 Riprap material for subgrade surfacing and raised roadbeds Washington Gulch, Forest Service Road

61907 Cattleguard – 8 feet width

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

Key Deliverables

Item No.

Item Road Number Objective Due/Reporting Requirement

1 Tent City Road Reconstruction

Grading, surfacing, and drainage improvements of camping spurs.

November 2024/Final approval from Forest Service COR or Technical Inspector.

2 Brush Creek Camping Road Reconstruction

738 Grading, surfacing, and drainage improvements of camping spurs.

November 2024/Final approval from Forest Service COR or Technical Inspector.

3 Tent City Trailhead Improvement

738 Cut and fill parking area, approximately 15,000 square feet. Surface and Compact.

November 2024/Final approval from Forest Service COR or Technical Inspector.

4 Brush Creek Trailhead Improvement

738 Cut and fill parking area, approximately 9,600 square feet. Surface and compact

November 2024/Final approval from Forest Service COR or Technical Inspector.

5 Washington Gulch Road Reconstruction

811 Grading and drainage improvements of camping spurs.

November 2024/Final approval from Forest Service COR or Technical Inspector.

6 Musician’s Camp Road Reconstruction

734 Grading and drainage improvements on primary road.

November 2024/Final approval from Forest Service COR or Technical Inspector.

Schedule The project area receives heavy recreation use in the summer months, particularly June 15-August 15. Contractors who have experience with earthwork in areas with heavy visitor traffic are preferred. A traffic control plan will be required to https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/specs https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3794087.pdf safely mitigate heavy equipment and public interaction. Contractors who can complete all work in 2024 are preferred, but a multi-year contract may be considered.

Work may not be performed during periods of rain or when soils are wet. The project area receives more than 300 inches of snowfall annually.

Figure 2: Brush Creek Trailhead Improvement

Figure 3: Tent City Trailhead Improvement

For any questions regarding the Scope of Work for this project, please contact Matt Quinn (matthew.quinn@usda.gov) or Garth Gantt (garth.gantt@usda.gov) mailto:matthew.quinn@usda.gov mailto:garth.gantt@usda.gov