PWS_LKN-RDA___REV_Road_Repair_8_10_26.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Road Repair at KLRX & KRGX Next Generation Radar (NEXRAD) Sites Near Battle Ground & Reno Nevada

1. GENERAL INTENTION:

It is the intention of this requirement to improve drainage, removal of excess vegetation for vehicular travel on the access roads to the National Weather Service (NWS) Next Generation Radar (NEXRAD) sites located near Battle Mountain, NV (herein KLRX Battle Mountain NEXRAD) and near Reno, NV (herein KRGX Reno NEXRAD). The roads are in need of rehabilitation to a state that allows for proper water runoff and safe vehicular travel.

The KLRX Battle Mountain NEXRAD road is approximately 11.7 miles with an estimated maximum slope of 25%. The access road work will start at 40° 41 '26"N 116° 52' 09"W and end at 40° 44 '22"N 116° 48' 10"W. The road has not been serviced in the past few years and is in need of repair services.

The KRGX Reno NEXRAD road is approximately 6.06 miles with an estimated average slope of 9% with a max of 22%. The access road work will start at 39°43'19"N 119°31'17"W and end at 39°45'15"N 119°27'43"W. The road was serviced in the past two years and is in need of maintenance services.

2.GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

The contractor shall provide all supervision, labor, tools, materials and equipment necessary to perform work as stated. All work and materials supplied shall be in accordance with these instructions, manufacturer’s specification, all applicable federal, state, local, OSHA, EPA, NEC, NFPA, building and facilities codes and criteria and accepted trade and industry standards. A bid guarantee (due upon Quote submission), Payment and Performance bonds will be required (RFO 52.228-15), and the Davis-Bacon Act will be applicable to this work.

The Contractor Shall:

2.1. Provide a Finalized schedule of work with start and completion dates that have an integrated payment milestone schedule at least ten (10) days in advance of starting work & in compliance with the solicitation instructions.

2.2. Accomplish all work according to these instructions and specifications

2.3. Verify all measurements and obtain all permits required for work.

2.4. All work must not impede local traffic and comply with Nevada DOT specifications.

2.5. Ensure all vegetation is cleared alongside the roadway to allow safe traffic flow and fire protection as per DOT standards.

2.6. Imported aggregate base material must meet Nevada DOT specifications for a Type 1, class A material.

2.7. Provide all equipment and machinery necessary to complete the project as set forth in these specifications.

2.8. For KLRX Battle Mountain NEXRAD, provide details in submittal for additional culvert proposals.

2.9 For the KRGX Reno NEXRAD coordinate all onsite work with local Homeowners Association

(HOA) the Contractor must:

2.9.1. Have dust control measures in place.

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2.9.2. Adhere to all posted speed limits.

2.9.4. Have work warning signs posted

SURFACE BLADING SPECIFICATIONS:

Description:

Surface blading is keeping the native or aggregate surfaced road in a condition to facilitate traffic, minimize additional future maintenance, reduce erosion, and provide proper drainage. It includes maintaining the crown, in-slope or out-slope of the traveled roadway and shoulders, water bars, drainage dips, leadoff ditches, berms, turnouts, removal of minor slides and slumps, and other irregularities that prevent normal runoff from the road surface. This routine maintenance extends the road's lifespan and provides a safer, smoother ride for vehicles. Adding imported material to achieve these desired conditions is expected.

Requirements:

Blading operations shall be conducted when the aggregate contains sufficient moisture to allow for optimum compaction and to prevent segregation of fines. The Contractor shall ensure that existing shoulder aggregates are pulled back into the roadway to maintain the specified width and cross-section without cutting into the ditch backslopes or contaminating the road surfacing with non-aggregate debris.

Surface blading shall be performed to reshape a gravel road's surface, restoring the correct crown and potholes or ruts to ensure effective water drainage.

The blading shall be performed in such a manner as to preserve the existing cross section and to conserve surface materials. On gravel-surfaced roads, the base must not be disturbed and no surface material may be bladed into the ditch or over the road shoulders. Blading of native surface roads shall be performed so no base material less than 4 inches in the greatest dimension is lost. All ruts, holes, etc., shall be removed by scarifying and/or cutting to the bottom of any surface irregularities. Oversize material brought to the surface in the scarification process shall be removed from the roadway. Surface material which has been displaced to the shoulders, turnouts, outside of curves, etc., shall be brought back so as to leave a uniform depth on the traveled way at completion of blading. Water shall be applied during blading if sufficient moisture is not present to prevent segregation of fines.

Roadside cut-slopes or berms shall not be undercut.

At intersections, the roadbeds of side-roads shall be graded for a reasonable distance to assure proper blending of the two riding surfaces.

Drainage dips and leadoff ditches shall be cleaned and continually maintained to conform reasonably to their original constructed lines, grade, and cross section.

Berms shall be repaired promptly by placing selected material as needed to restore the berm to its original condition.

All blading operations shall be properly “Signed” in accordance with all applicable State Laws.

Surface blading of native surface roads also includes ditch cleaning, which shall be done in accordance with the following ditch cleaning specifications.

DITCH CLEANING SPECIFICATIONS:

Description:

Ditch cleaning is removing and disposing of all slough material from roadside ditches to provide an unobstructed waterway, conforming to the previous line, grade, and cross section..

Requirements:

Slough Material.

Native Surfaced Roads. Slough material from ditch cleaning, if suitable, may be placed and blended into the existing road surface or shoulders or placed in a designed berm during surface blading.

Aggregate Surface Roads. Slough material from ditch cleaning shall not be mixed with aggregate surfacing or left on the road surface unless otherwise agreed. Material shall be disposed of offsite.

Culvert cleaning as follows:

Clean out existing culverts along the road to facilitate maximum flow of water through each culvert.

This work shall include all inlet basins whether improved (concrete/steel) or unimproved (excavated pit) construction as well as discharge side of culverts. Culverts shall be free of foreign matter at completion of task.

3. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:

The contractor shall provide electronic copy of each required submittal in accordance with the below schedule:

Deliverable Objective Due Deliver To

Work Schedule, with start and completion dates, Coordinate scheduling with NWS Technical POC

Within 10 days of awarded contract

Contracting Officer’s Representative

(COR)

Designation of on-site, job-site supervisor and contact information

Provide a Primary POC to NWS Contract Award COR

Manufacturer Warranty Documentation

Warranty parts and labor Upon acceptance of work

COR

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

List any hazardous material that will be used in performance of this contract. Ref. Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 52.223-3 and FED-STD-313E

Within 10 days of awarded contract

COR

Biobased Report (copy) Report purchases of Biobased products in System for Award Management (SAM). Ref. RFO 52.223-2

Upon acceptance of work

COR

4. LOCATION:

The project is to be completed on the below premises:

● NWS, KLRX Battle Mountain NEXRAD. 40°44'22"N 116°48'10"W.

● NWS, KRGX Reno NEXRAD. 39°45'15"N 119°27'43"W.

These are secured roads that require an escort for access.

5. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

Work must begin within ten (10) business days of award of the purchase order; “Work” includes ordering parts and equipment not already in stock and necessary to perform the work. On site work shall be completed within two hundred and forty (240) calendar days of receipt of all necessary parts and equipment.

6. PROGRESS REPORTS

The Project Manager must provide a Monthly Progress Report to the COR via electronic mail within three

(3) business days after the following month’s work. This report must include:

6.1 A summary of all contractor work performed

6.2 Schedule status

6.3 An updated project schedule against original milestones

6.4 An assessment of technical progress, and;

6.5 Any contractor concerns or recommendations.

The final progress report must include, at minimum, ten (10) photos representative of the complete project.

7. DEFINITIONS:

Where “as shown”, “as indicated”, “as detailed”, or words of similar import are used, it shall be understood that reference to the drawings accompanying this specification is made unless stated otherwise.

Where “as directed”, “as required”, “as permitted”, “approved”, “acceptance”, or words of similar import are used, it shall be understood that the direction, requirements, permission, approval, or acceptance of the CO is intended unless stated otherwise.

As used herein, “provided” shall be understood to mean “provided complete in place”, that is “furnished and installed”.

8. REGULAR WORKING HOURS:

Regular working hours are from 0700 to 1600 Monday through Friday except Federal holidays and other days specifically designated by the designated representative. “Regular Working Hours” means hours a contractor can expect to be allowed to perform work on site, or be able to contact the office. Anything outside regular working hours must be done by permission of COR only.

Observance of Legal Holidays and Site Closure Information The Contractor shall observe any federal holidays set forth in the Department of Labor Wage Determinations, if the holiday falls within the period of performance of this contract.

When any holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed; when any holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed. All personnel assigned to this contract shall limit their observation of holidays to those set forth above.

In each instance, the Contractor agrees to continue to provide sufficient personnel to perform requirements of any critical tasks already in operation or scheduled, and shall be guided by the instructions issued by the COR. In the event of a site dismissal or closure due to weather, emergency or other circumstances, the Contractor is instructed to contact the COR for guidance.

9. CONDUCT OF WORK

The contractor must ensure employees are physically able to accomplish the work specified herein. All such employees working on government premises are subject to all applicable federal rules and regulations with regard to entering and leaving the premises and building(s). Any contractor employee who is considered incompetent, careless, insubordinate, unsuitable, or otherwise objectionable or whose continued employment is contrary to the public interest by the government’s designated representative will be promptly removed from the contract work upon notification to the contractor by the CO that such conditions(s) described above exist. Only legal US citizens and immigrants are allowed to work on federal government construction projects.

10.SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

All work shall be conducted in a safe manner and shall comply with station regulations and Department of Labor Standards. The government will not provide safety equipment to the contractor. The contractor’s work site may be inspected during performance of the contract for EPA, OSHA and station safety violations.

It will be the contractor’s responsibility to rectify any violations immediately.

The contractor shall report any accidents that occur during the performance of the contract to the CO or COR, within 24-hours of an occurrence.

Provide and maintain fire extinguishers in construction areas. Flammable and Combustible Liquids: Store, dispense and use liquids in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 30.

11.SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

All personnel performing work under this contract shall be legal citizens or legal immigrants of the United States.

12.IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR VEHICLES:

Each Contractor provided vehicle shall show the Contractor’s name that is clearly visible with the expectation of excavating equipment. Display a valid State license plate and safety inspection sticker, if applicable. Contractor vehicles operated on property shall be maintained in good repair.

13.CLEANUP:

All excess material must be disposed of according to all Federal and State laws and regulations. The premises shall be kept free at all times from accumulation of waste and/or rubbish resulting from the work.

Upon completion of the work, all debris, tools and surplus materials shall be removed and the entire area shall be left in a neat and clean condition. All debris, trash, waste and surplus material shall be properly disposed of off-site.

14.SITE VISIT:

Site visits are optional, but highly encouraged. Visits are only allowed on the following specified dates:

● KRGX Reno NEXRAD: August 18, 2026 at 9:00 & 11:30 a.m.

● KLRX Battle Mountain NEXRAD: August 19, 2026 at 9:00 & 11:30 a.m.

To attend the site visit, Contractors must email the following point of contact and indicate which day(s) and time(s) they plan to attend:

Joshua Davis, Facilities Operations Specialist (FOS), COR Phone: (385) 465-4701 Email: joshua.davis@noaa.gov

When responding, please include “RFQ 1305M326Q0357 Site Visit” in the subject line.

To participate in the site visits, Contractors must arrive and be ready to begin the visit at one of the two specified times. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to arrive on time and ensure to check in with the COR to register attendance.

17. INVOICING:

Upon completion and acceptance of the work, the invoice shall be submitted through the Invoice Processing Platform at ipp.gov.

mailto:steven.leedy@noaa.gov

Observance of Legal Holidays and Site Closure Information