CookRidge-Specs.pdf

Cook Ridge Ponds Statement of Work Roan Plateau 2015

PROJECT:

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is constructing 8 new ponds on the Roan Plateau. 7 of the ponds will be along Cook Ridge . Number 8 is located off in the East Fork Parachute Creek area. Refer to the attached map for pond locations.

LOCATION AND ACCESS:

The project is generally located in T.5S., R.94W., encompassing several sections, approximately 13 miles west of Rifle, Colorado (see attached map). Access to the project area is off of State Highway 13. At the Rio Blanco Store site, turn west onto the Piceance Creek Road (County Road 5). Travel approximately 5 miles and turn left (south) onto Cow Creek Road (a dirt road). Travel approximately 14 miles to Cook Ridge.

SITE CHARACTERIZATION:

The majority of the project is located along the existing BLM Cook Ridge Road. See photos below for typical site characteristics.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Contractor will construct small ponds that will collect water runoff from an existing road or drainage area.

The Contractor shall clear and stockpile vegetation from the work site. All topsoil shall also be stockpiled in a separate location. Construct embankments by using excavated materials within the work area. Embankments are estimated to be 6 feet high x 60-100 feet long. Embankments shall be arc shaped and have 2:1 fill slopes.

Minimum top width shall be 6 feet. Minimum freeboard shall be 2 feet. Upon completion of embankment, evenly spread topsoil materials within the pond holding area. Cleared vegetation shall be evenly spread over fill slopes and embankment top. The BLM is estimating 5 hrs of work at each site. Disturbed area will be approximately 1/5 acre per pond. Road drainage ditches and water bars may need to be maintained/improved to drain into the newly constructed ponds. The pond near the East Fork of Parachute Creek will be slightly larger since it will be collecting runoff from the adjacent drainage area verses from the roadway.

Additional Specifications:

• The Contractor will be responsible for power-washing or comparable cleaning, to ensure that noxious weed seeds are removed from any and all equipment and vehicles used on the project prior to entering the project area. BLM may require a pre-implementation inspection to ensure compliance. The Contractor is responsible for any additional transport or expenses associated with non-compliance with equipment cleaning.

• The Contractor will furnish and install portable traffic regulation signage. 1) along the BLM road leading toward the work areas and 2) in the immediate work zone to warn visitors of the heavy equipment use. The signing which will include hours of operation and will be approved by the BLM Project Inspector (PI) or the Contracting Officers Representative (COR). Overall public safety will not be compromised.

• The PI or COR must be informed of any objects or sites of cultural, paleontological, or scientific value such as historic or prehistoric resources, graves or grave markers, human remains, ruins, cabins, rock art, fossils, or artifacts that may be discovered during construction activities. The objects shall not be damaged, destroyed, removed, moved, or disturbed. Any person who knowingly violates this may be subject to fines and/or imprisonment (Public Law 16-95; 16 U.S.C. 470).

BLM WILL FURNISH OR DO THE FOLLOWING:

1. Conduct a pre-work conference with the Contractor.

2. Flag Pond locations.

3. Provide maps and descriptions of the area.

4. Conduct on-site inspections by the PI/COR.

CONTRACTOR WILL FURNISH:

1. A crawler tractor and operator as specified in Section 02201 – EQUIPMENT RENTAL WITH

OPERATOR.

2. Transportation for equipment and operator to and from the site.

3. All fuels, lubricants, parts for repairs, and repairs to the machine.

4. On-site sanitary facilities for employees if the work force is over 3 people. Port-a-potties shall be serviced regularly.

5. A “Contractors Authorized Representative” on site at all times when working.

CONTRACT PERIOD

The preferred timeframe to complete the project is between August 3 and August 14 (exceptions may be allowed due to weather).

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

• Equipment shall not be operated when conditions are muddy or the soil moisture is high enough for the vehicles to leave ruts over 4.0 inches in height. When/If such conditions are encountered, the Contractor shall stop work and immediately notify the COR/PI.

• Use of hazardous materials and/or petroleum products requires that all appropriate State and Federal Regulations be complied with including, but not limited to, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on hand and use of necessary Personal Protective Clothing (PPE).

• Maintain a spill-containment and cleanup kit appropriate for the equipment used. At a minimum, a kit for petroleum products should include: 1) plugs and clamps to control a hydraulic line break; 2) container(s) to catch leaking fluid; 3) shovel, and 4) absorbent material such as sawdust to absorb fluid if the soil is frozen.

• The Contractor will report all hazardous substance spills immediately to the BLM representative.

• The Contractor will clean-up all litter, fuel, hydraulic fluid, or lubricant spills and dispose of the hazardous materials including all contaminated: soil, water or vegetation; at an approved sanitary landfill or other location and in a manner approved by the BLM.

• The contaminated site must be rehabilitated as directed by BLM’s authorized representative.

• On-site contamination will subject the Contractor to at least the cost of reclamation and the appropriate disposal of contaminated material, soil or water.

FIRE EXTINGUISHER, EQUIPMENT AND STIPULATIONS:

It is prohibited to operate or use any internal combustion engine, on any timber, brush, or grass covered land, including roads and trails traversing such land, without a spark arrester.

During periods when fire danger is rated high, very high, or extreme as identified by the interagency Grand Junction Fire Dispatch Center, the Contracting Officer or BLM Field Manager may issue a restriction or closure order to the Contractor. The Contractor and employees must follow the order. At a minimum the Contractor must have available a shovel, a class A-B-C fire extinguisher with a minimum of one pound of retardant, or a container with a minimum of 5 gallons of water and one axe/pulaski.

In the event a fire should start during construction activities, the Contractor and/or his employees will immediately take initial action necessary to suppress the fire if it can be done safely. This will in no way relieve the Contractor from any responsibility regarding suppression and/or trespass cost, in the event fire investigation reveals the fire was started by the Contractor and/or his employees, either through negligence or from operations.

INSPECTIONS/ACCEPTANCE

Inspection/Acceptance of all services performed in accordance with this contract for purpose of initiating Contractor payment shall be by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

MAPS & PHOTOS

Existing pond on Cook Ridge. Example of expected results.

Example of Proposed Pond Sites.

SECTION 02001

EQUIPMENT RENTAL WITH OPERATOR

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY:

A. Section Includes: Furnishing of equipment with operator on an hourly basis.

Equipment shall be used at the worksites for work which is within the scope of the Contract, but not included as a part of the requirements described elsewhere in the Contract. The type of work shall include construction of small earthen ponds, cleaning or construction of drainage ditches to direct water flow into ponds.

1.2 REFERENCES:

A. Society of Automotive Engineers:

SAE J 1349-85 Engine Power Test Code - Spark Ignition and Diesel

1.3 SUBMITTALS:

A. Requirements: The Contractor shall submit the model number, age, net horsepower, and serial number of the equipment to be used to the Contracting Officer at the Prework Conference.

PART 2: PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL:

A. General Requirements: Equipment rented under this section shall be furnished on a fully operable basis, with operator. The equipment shall have sufficient horsepower to complete the work within the prescribed time using appropriate attachments.

B. Spark Arresters: Shall meet the requirements of the U.S. Forest Service Spark Arrester Guide May 1985.

C. Net Horsepower: Manufacturer's certified net horsepower at flywheel and at rated governed RPM of fully equipped engine at SAE standard ambient temperature and barometric conditions according to SAE J 1349.

D. Capacity: Shall be the manufacturer's rated capacity.

2.1 EQUIPMENT:

A. Crawler Tractor: The crawler tractor shall have a minimum net rating of 115 FWHP, comparable to a Cat D5N. The tractor shall be equipped with a 6-way hydraulic controlled blade and have a minimum of one hydraulic controlled ripper tooth. The ripper shall be capable of penetrating the working surface a minimum of 18 inches.

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PART 3: EXECUTION

3.1 ORDERING CONDITIONS:

A. Work Orders: No work shall be done under this section until a written order is received from the Contracting Officer. A request for an order after unauthorized work has been performed will be denied. Work shall be accomplished during periods of time when the Contracting Officer is onsite.

B. Moving of Equipment: The initial cost of moving equipment to and from the project sites will not be measured for payment. The cost of equipment standby time or moving equipment between project sites will not be measured for payment.

PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT:

A. General: The Contracting Officer will maintain records of the hours of work accomplished on a form provided by the Government. The number of unit hours to be paid for will be determined by the Contracting Officer after comparison of records by the Contractor and the Contracting Officer at the end of each day the work is performed. The hourly recording form shall be signed at the end of each day by the Contractor and the Contracting Officer.

B. Equipment: The Contractor will be paid the rental rates stated in the Bid Schedule. Payment will be made for the actual number of hours that the equipment is in operation. The payment rate will include all costs associated with the use. The hours the equipment is operated will be measured to the nearest 1/4 of an hour.

4.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT:

A. Payment: Prices and payment will be full compensation for the work described in this section. Payment will be made under:

Pay Item Pay Unit

02001(1) Crawler Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . Hour

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