S01_Attachment A - Statement of Work.pdf

Statement of Work

Irrigation Ditch Replacement and Related Services

NRCS Great Basin Plant Materials Center (GBPMC), Fallon, NV

May 20, 2024

1. Background:

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is an Agency within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) with administration conducted through the Farm Production and Conservation Business Center (FPAC). The Great Basin Plant Materials Center (GBPMC) in Fallon, NV is 64 miles East of Reno, NV.

GBPMC has a need for replacing damaged concrete irrigation ditch sections.

Location and Site: 2055 Schurz HW, Fallon, NV 89406 **GPS Coordinates: 39°27'23.06"N 118°46'46.75"W 5492 feet elevation

Access:

Two road access points off of Shurz HW (HW 95) Route 1 (preferred): PMC Main Entrance (Fig 1: Green) Issues/Hazards: Hairpin Turn is sometimes difficult for longer vehicles Old elms with low hanging branches may hit taller vehicles Route 2: County Dog Park Entrance (Fig 1: Blue)

Issues/Hazards: Sometimes crowded with cars, dogs, and humans of various ages.

Figure 1: Map to PMC

The ground is level and there is good access for equipment.

2. NRCS Responsibilities NRCS will provide access and certification of completed work.

3. GBPMC Point of Contact Christopher Bernau, PMC Manager, Office: 775-423-7957 ext 4 Cell: 775-217-9286 Email: Christopher.Bernau@usda.gov

4. Tasks and Specifications Project location shown in Figure 2. Photos Provided in Figure 3-10

• Replace concrete irrigation ditch sections o Four sections ~8.5ft long each o Demolish broken sections and temporary patch and remove all debris

All demolished concrete to be removed from the GBPMC and disposed in an appropriate city or county facility per their regulations.

o Form and pour demolished sections o Specifications should match existing ditch dimensions, slope, and construction material

• Headgates o Two headgates need to be conserved and used in newly poured sections o Specifications should match existing headgates.

20CFS volume with concrete skirt to prevent erosion

Figure 2: Map of the project site.

5. Other Specifications:

The contractor must pay prevailing wage and be listed in SAM.gov.

6. Safety and Security Requirements:

• The Contractor will adhere to all CDC local, state, and federal guidelines/restrictions supporting COVID-19 requirements.

• All Contractor employees will follow all official visitor procedures and will be escorted while in USDA facilities. Building access will be limited to the work area.

• The Contractor will adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) guidelines and regulations as well as any state specific rules, guidelines and/or regulations.

• The Contractor will supply their own medical first aid kit, in case of minor accidents.

• The contractor must also follow all state and federal regulations associated with this service.

7. Pictures:

https://sam.gov/content/home

Irrigation Ditch

Figure 3: View of project from North to South. All four sections visible, though the north most is partially cut off and its headgate is barely visible.

Figure 4: View of Project from South to North. All four sections are visible.

Figure 5: Headgate surrounded by cracked concrete.

Figure 6: Same section as Figure 5. Cracks line the bottom and side of the section.

Figure 7: Second headgate, surrounded by cracks. A blowout here destroyed the section to the right.

Figure 8: Top view of the same headgate as Figure 7.

Figure 9: The most damaged section with temporary patch.

Figure 10: Southern most section with large cracks.