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Glen Ellis Day Use Area Reconstruction Project Androscoggin Ranger District White Mountain National Forest Pinkham’s Grant, New Hampshire

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS

C-1 - PROJECT DESCRIPTION

C1-a) Introduction – The Forest Service (FS) is soliciting bids for reconstruction and site improvements to the Glen Ellis Day Use Area, Pinkham’s Grant, NH within the White Mountain National Forest, Androscoggin Ranger District.

The contractor shall provide all expertise, labor, supervision, services, equipment, tools, supplies, permits (as applicable), coordination with utilities, transportation, and incidentals necessary to complete the work described. The desired outcome is completed installation per the standards attached to this solicitation, and adherence to the contract awarded. The awarded contract shall constitute the entire agreement including all terms and conditions applicable to the contract. Work shall be completed as shown in the drawings, maps, specifications, and exhibits as referenced or included in this contract; and in accordance with applicable federal state and local regulations.

C1-b) Description of Work – Work includes the improvement of the access road and parking area including relocation and new pavement and sidewalks; repair and construction of a portion of hiking trail; improvements to site drainage; reconstruction of a retaining wall; demolition and construction of vault toilet; and improvements to recreation features.

C1-c) Project Location – The Glen Ellis Falls Scenic Area is located off of the west side of White Mountain Road (NH-16) approximately 8.5 miles north of the junction of NH-16 with NH-16A in Jackson, New Hampshire.

C1-d) Price Range – Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

C1-e) Pre-bid Tour – One pre-bid tour will be scheduled.

Prospective bidders wishing to visit the site on their own may obtain directional information by contacting Johanna Nugent at the Forest Supervisor's Office, White Mountain National Forest, Campton, New Hampshire, telephone (603) 236-9686, or can call the Androscoggin District Office, Gorham, New Hampshire, telephone (603) 466-2713.

C1-f) Start Work – It is estimated that work will begin around June 1st, 2023, or as allowed by contracting. Site disturbing activities shall be performed consistent with the periods of restriction noted in Plans, Permits, or other instruction.

C1-g) Period of Performance – Work shall be completed by May 23rd, 2024. The Period of Performance includes pre-construction and construction activities such as: obtaining permit approvals, submittal of fabrication and manufacturing proposals, ordering and delivery of materials; and performance of the work.

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C1-h) Government Furnished Materials – Government will provide the entrance gate, the site entrance sign, the pedestal grills, the fee tubes, and picnic tables. Picnic tables and gate are on-site and to be reused/reset. The other items are new and will be provided to the contractor when requested.

C1-i) Use of Environmentally Preferable Materials – Contractor shall use in the work, and incorporate into finished product, bio-preferred materials and supplies whenever available and practical. Submit to the CO for approval prior to ordering materials, product sheets and manufacturer’s information, indicating environmentally preferable content.

C-2 - PROJECT OPERATIONS

C2-a) Permits – The Government has acquired the Wetland, Alteration of Terrain, and the highway occupancy permits. The Contractor shall obtain additional permits, or amendments to Government-obtained permits, as necessary for their operations as required by local, state, and federal regulations.

C2-b) Staging Area – The Contractor shall coordinate with the CO on a staging area location(s). The Contractor shall operate all equipment and store, transport, and handle materials in a manner that will not damage the existing roads, parking lots, and landscaping.

C2-c) Landscape Preservation – The Contractor shall confine operations to within the clearing limits designated, and prevent the depositing of rocks, excavated materials, stumps, or other debris outside these limits.

Equipment shall be clean and properly maintained. Leaking or faulty equipment shall be repaired or removed. Refueling, greasing, or servicing of equipment shall be in controlled areas away from surface waters. Fording of streams or rivers with mechanized equipment shall not be allowed.

If, prior to or during excavation work, items of archaeological, paleontological, or historic value are reported or discovered, or an unknown deposit of such items is disturbed, the Contractor shall immediately cease excavation in the area so affected. Contractor will then notify the Forest Service and will not resume excavation until written approval is given by the authorized officer.

C2-d) Erosion Control – The Contractor is responsible for implementing temporary erosion control.

Establish erosion protection and dewatering methods prior to conducting excavations. Maintain erosion control measures, and improve and replace immediately any non-functioning measures, throughout the course of the project and until site stabilization has been reestablished.

Schedule and conduct operations to minimize erosion of soils and to prevent silting or muddying of stream, rivers, irrigations systems, or impoundments.

C2-e) Dewatering – The Contractor is responsible for all dewatering activities. Conduct dewatering suitable to protect the landscape from the activities, and as needed to isolate the work from streams and protect the work from damage.

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C2-f) Spill Prevention – The Contractor shall prepare for approval, and adhere to, a Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures Plan suitable to protect environment from the Contractor’s operations.

Pollutants such as fuels, lubricants, bitumens, sewage, hazardous, or otherwise harmful shall be controlled at the site and prevented from release to the environment. All contaminated soil, vegetation or debris resulting from Contractor’s operation shall be immediately contained and within 24 hours shall be removed from site and legally disposed.

Control the discharge of non-hazardous wash water through sufficient siltation treatments, such as filters, barriers, or settlements. Dispose of any materials containing hazardous substances legally off national forest system lands.

C2-g) Electrical – There is no electrical service on this project.

C2-h) Services – Potable Water and Toilet Facilities are not available in this location. The Contractor is responsible for providing temporary sanitation facilities as necessary.

C2-i) Existing Utilities – The Contractor shall ensure locations of any utilities prior to excavation, trenching, or other ground disturbing activity. The Contractor shall be responsible for protecting or otherwise replacing utilities damaged by Contractor’s operations.

C2-j) Security and Protection – Security is the Contractor’s responsibility. Limit access to the construction area to persons involved in the work. Provide secure storage for materials that are stored on site. Secure completed work as required to prevent loss.

Barricades, warning signs, and lights shall comply with standards and code requirements for erection of structurally adequate barricades. All road warning signs, barricades, and traffic control devices shall conform to MUTCD. Where appropriate and needed, provide lighting, including flashing red or amber warning lights.

The Contractor shall barricade and block all access to holes with orange plastic fence, flashing amber lights, or warning signs. Holes or trenches shall not be left open more than 24 hours unless approved by the CO.

C2-k) Maintenance of Traffic – The Contractor shall have all temporary construction signs and traffic control measures in place prior to beginning work. Traffic Control plan to be approved by NHDOT.

The Contractor is authorized to use roads under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service for all activities necessary to complete this contract, subject to limitations and authorizations shown on the Plans or specified under this contract, when such use will not damage the roads or National Forest resources, and when traffic can be accommodated safely.

The Recreation Area will be closed to the public during construction.

Any emergency vehicle shall be allowed immediate reasonable passage.

C2-l) Protection of Improvements – The Contractor shall complete sequences of construction activity in order to prevent damage to equipment, material, and articles incorporated into the work covered by this contract. Contractor shall replace, or repair, as approved by the CO any improvements, covered under this contract or already existing, damaged by contractor’s operations.

Before shutting down operations, take all necessary precautions to prevent damage to the project, such as temporary detours, approaches, crossings, or intersections; and provide for protection of surface drainage and minimization of erosion and prevention of spills.

C2-m) Site Cleanup – The Contractor shall be responsible for solid waste disposal and personnel sanitation. The Contractor shall at all times keep the area in a clean, neat, and orderly condition.

Construction related debris including, but not limited; to used motor oil, oil cans, grease cartridges and refuse shall be removed promptly from the site and disposed of in a lawful manner off National Forest System lands. Fees for the use of landfills or transfer stations shall be paid for by the Contractor if there is a charge.

C2-n) Other Operations – The contractor shall avoid interference with the operations of other contractors or projects in the area.

C-3- SPECIFICATIONS

This project uses the Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP-14), U.S. Customary Units; available by reference and download from https://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/specs/fp-14/fp14.pdf

Supplemental specifications are included with this project as attached, see Section J.

C-4 - DRAWINGS

The following drawings are applicable to this project and included as attached, see Section J.

SHEET NO. TITLE

1-27 General Layouts, Work Descriptions, and Details 1 of 14 Fee Tube -- USFS

2-5 of 14 Fee Tube -- VenTek 6-8 of 14 Bulletin Board typicals 9 of 14 Pedestal Grill 10 of 14 Sign Base 11 of 14 SST Building Floor Plan 12 of 14 SST Building Elevation 13 of 14 USFS Revised sign plan: Sheet CS-102 14 of 14 Fuss & O’Neill Revised Sheet 21, CS-202 https://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/specs/fp-14/fp14.pdf

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C-5 – PROSECUTION OF WORK

The Contractor shall conduct work within the work periods shown below, and in accordance with applicable permits or regulations. Activities not otherwise restricted may be scheduled at contractor’s preference, when consistent with material limitations, manufacturer’s instructions, and in accordance with approved work schedule and suitable advance notification as required. Work shall be conducted safely, performed diligently, in a workmanlike manner adhering to Plans and Specifications and instructions, and be completed promptly. Contractor shall not suspend work area prior to implementing appropriate stabilization and site protection measures, and without approval of COR.

C-6 – SUBMITTAL AND NOTIFICAITONS

In addition to submittal of permits, bonds, and other forms required under the contract provisions; below is summary of key submittals and timeline, contractor shall refer to and adhere to applicable submittals and certifications noted in the Plans and Specifications for complete requirements.

Submittal Schedule:

ITEM TIMELINE

Contractor’s Safety Plan and Traffic Control Plan Upon Issuance of Notice to Proceed Contractor’s Spill Prevention ,Control, and

Countermeasures Plan Upon Issuance of Notice to Proceed

List of Subcontractors and Suppliers* Upon Issuance of Notice to Proceed Contractor’s Quality-Control Plan Upon Issuance of Notice to Proceed New Hampshire DOT Bond Upon Issuance of Notice to Proceed List of Emergency contact names, numbers and title of personnel.

2 weeks before mobilization

Manufacturer’s Fabrication Drawings and Design Calculations

21 days prior to production

Construction Schedule 2 weeks before mobilization Designation of Contractor’s on-site superintendent 2 weeks before mobilization Aggregate and stone screen reports Prior to hauling and placement Delivery load slips; such as aggregate, borrow, concrete, and asphalt Upon Delivery

Manufacturing test results and Material Production certifications

As required

Quality control in-place test results As required Manufacturer’s instructions, Warranty Information, and Supplemental Data Upon Delivery

As-built Drawings Upon Completion Proper Invoices As required Progress certifications and quantity measurements With Invoices Certificates of Payment With Invoices Certified Payroll Reports Weekly

* "List of Subs & Suppliers" assumes that an Item which meets Specifications as written is supplied. Evaluation of product substitution requires review and approval by the CO/COR, and may require longer schedule.

Notification Schedule:

The following events require an advance written notification to the COR. Notifications may be faxed, mailed, emailed, or hand delivered.

EVENT PRIOR NOTICE REQUIRED

Change in Schedule As soon as identified Change in Subcontractors or Suppliers As soon as identified Intent to close site or alter public traffic 21 days Intent to mobilize or to suspend 14 days Intent to dewater or impact streams 14 days Intent to start excavation 48 hours Intent to deliver structural components 14 days Intent to place structure or backfill against structure (including laying pipe) 48 hours

Intent to install incidental or ancillary items As progressing

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS