J7C - Schedule C Wolf Ford.docx

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION C—DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C-1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION

(a) Description of Work.

The project along NFSR 476 Wolf Ford Road is to reconstruct and repair portions of the roadway and stabilize a fill slope failure. Specific work items along NFSR 476 repair include but are not limited to: construction survey and staking, soil erosion and pollution control, selective clearing, geogrid installation, linear grading, riprap placement, gabion basket installation, aggregate placement, roadway reconditioning, culvert installation, drainage structure reconditioning, seeding, mulching, & fertilizing, bi-directional delineator installation, and all other items necessary to complete the project in accordance with the plans and specifications.

(b) Project Location

The project site is located on the Pisgah Ranger District of the Pisgah National Forest - approximately 9 miles north of Brevard in Transylvania County, NC (Lat. 35.367750, Long. -82.740080). Refer to the vicinity map on the title sheet of the plans.

(c) Price Range. $25,000 to $100,000

(d) Pre-bid Tour. Yes

(e) Pre-bid Conference. Yes

(f) Start Work. It is estimated that once the contract is awarded, a notice to proceed for materials will be issued. Work can begin April 15th , 2024. Contract time will run continuously with no shutdown.

(g) Period of Performance. Contract is to be completed by October 15th, 2024.

(h) Safety Plan. A written and approved safety plan in accordance with applicable regulations such as FARS, OSHA, etc. is required prior to commencement of project work. The Safety Plan is also part of the criteria in evaluation of responsive bidders. Contractor shall provide adequate safety briefings and ensure safe practices are followed from all personnel involved in the project. Emergency contact numbers shall be readily available on site.

(i) Submittals. Contractor is responsible for and shall submit, at a minimum and at addressed times, all items listed within FSSS (Forest Service Supplemental Specification).

(j) Permits. The Forest Service will obtain the necessary stream preservation permits for this project and the contractor is responsible for adhering to the stipulations of these permits.

C-2 SPECIFICATIONS

This project makes use of Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP-14) U.S. Customary Units. FP-14 is included by reference only and can be found on the internet at the following website: https://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/specs/

C-3 – FOREST SERVICE SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS (FSSS)

The following Forest Service Supplemental Specifications are a part of this solicitation and any resulting contract and are made a separate attachment. Supplemental Specifications (FSSS) include additions and revisions to the Standard Specifications (FP-14).

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C-4 PROJECT DRAWINGS

The following drawings are applicable to this solicitation.