Section C.docx

Section C – Construction 04-19-22

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

Scope of Contract This contract is for the finish site work at nine vault toilet locations on the Inyo National Forest. The work is as described below:

1. Construction of cast-in-place concrete sidewalks at nine (9) Day Use sites, as identified in the schedule of items and project drawings.

2. Installation of Class 2 Rip Rap at one (1) Day Use site, as identified in the schedule of items and project drawings.

3. Furnishing and placement of barrier rocks at four (4) Day Use sites, as identified in the schedule of items and project drawings.

4. Removal and replacement of concrete wheel stops at one (1) Day Use site, as identified in the schedule of items and project drawings.

5. Installation of concrete bollards at one (1) Day Use site, as identified in the schedule of items and project drawings.

6. Furnishing and placement of CalTrans Class 2 aggregate base course at nine (9) Day Use sites, as identified in the schedule of items and project drawings.

7. Installation of a 1” HDPE waterline and the installation of two (2) frost proof water hydrants at two (2) Day Use sites, as identified in the schedule of items and project drawings.

8. Demolition of an existing asphalt sidewalk at one (1) Day Use site and the disposal of the debris off of National Forest land, as identified in the schedule of items and project drawings.

9. Installation of pavement markings & striping and the removal of existing pavement markings, as identified in the schedule of items and project drawings.

10. Installation of a concrete electrical box collar at one (1) Day Use site, as identified in the schedule of items and project drawings.

11. Installation of a timber stairway at one (1) Day Use site, as identified in the schedule of items and project drawings.

12. Construction of compacted aggregate trail sections at two (2) Day Use sites, as identified in the Schedule of Items and project drawings.

13. Demolition of an existing wooden shed structure at one Day Use site, as identified in the schedule of items and project drawings. Includes hauling away the resulting debris and recontouring the demolition site. (Optional Bid Item #1).

Project Location This project is located at nine day use sites within the Inyo National Forest in both Inyo and Mono counties. See engineering drawings for a map of each location.

NOTE: Any prospective bidder desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing soon enough to allow a reply to reach all prospective bidders before submission of their bids. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a contract will not be binding. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. (See Section L, 52.236-27, SITE VISIT.)

Price Range The Government's estimate is:

[ ] < $25,000 [ ] $25,000 to $100,000.

[X] $100,000 and $250,000.

[ ] $250,000 and $500,000.

[ ] $500,000 and $1,000,000.

[ ] $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

[ ] $5,000,000 and $10,000,000 [ ] > $10,000,000

Estimated Start Date July 11, 2022 Period of performance: 70

Contractor must begin work within 10 days of the effective date of the Notice to Proceed. See Section F for additional information.

Restrictions on Work

1. Work hours are limited to non-holiday week days, Monday – Friday, 0700 – 1900. Work site much be clear by noon the Friday before a Monday holiday.

2. In accordance with the fire plan, if included in Section J.

3. When the Contracting Officer (or designated representative) determines that adverse weather has made access too dangerous or that continued vehicular travel would cause unacceptable road damage.

4. For sites requiring archaeology monitoring, contractor must notify COR at least 24 hours prior to any ground disturbing activities and no ground disturbing activities may occur without a Forest Service archaeologist on site.

5. When the Contracting Officer or designated representative determines that work must stop due to the presence of archaeological artifacts.

6. Contractor is responsible for the security of their tools and equipment at all times.

7. Contractor is responsible for removal and disposal all excavated dirt and shall not leave excavated dirt scattered over the site, unless approved by the COR.

8. All trash and loose materials shall be secured by the contractor daily.

9. The Contractor is responsible for installing sediment control devices, such as straw wattles, to prevent sediment runoff to nearby areas. Excavation work shall not commence until sediment control devices have been installed and approved by the COR.

10. The Contractor shall not use Government trash facilities without the COR’S approval.

11. All construction debris remains the property of the Contractor and shall be properly disposed of off National Forest Land.

12. The contractor will be able to utilize the Forest Service Roads; however, the Contractor will be responsible for any damage to the roads due to construction activities. The contractor shall be responsible for obtaining permission to use all other roads and staging areas.

Worker's Compensation Insurance The Contractor shall provide evidence of Worker's Compensation Insurance or a written explanation as to why the Contractor is exempt from the requirement. NOTE: The Contractor working alone is not required to carry the insurance.

Camping and Housing (see also Section H, Camping Permit Compliance) Camping is not permitted in US Forest Service campgrounds. Contractor [ ] will [X] will not be permitted to camp elsewhere on US Forest Service land. Camping on Forest Service land is not a right; permission may be revoked for failure to comply with the terms of the permit.

Maps Included with drawings

Drawings and Specifications

Project Drawings: The following drawings are part of this solicitation:

1. Inyo Vault Toilet Site Work

Specifications:

[X] Construction Standard Institute (CSI) specifications These specifications are physically incorporated in the solicitation.

[ ] Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects FP-04 (US Customary Units) This document is incorporated by reference and is available on the web in either MS Word or Acrobat (https://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/specs/) It is also available as a wire-bound book that can be purchased from the US Government Printing Office:

Superintendent of Documents U.S. Government Printing Office Internet: bookstore.gpo.gov Phone: (toll free) 866.512.1800 Fax: 202.512.2250 Mail: Stop SSOP, Washington, DC 20402-0001

Stock Number: 050-001-00341-4 (U.S. Customary)

[ ]1996 road and bridge specifications-- Standard Specifications applicable to this project can be found in Forest Service Specifications for Construction of Roads & Bridges, August 1996 (EM-7720-100), which is incorporated by reference. The publication is available for purchase from the Superintendent of Documents, US Government Printing Office (GPO), Washington, DC 20402 (202-512-1800). The GPO stock number is 001-001-00660-2. It may also be accessed electronically at the following website address: http://www.fs.fed.us/.ftproot/pub/acad

[ ] 1985 road and bridge specifications-- Standard Specifications applicable to this project can be found in Forest Service Specifications for Construction of Roads & Bridges, April 1985, which is incorporated by reference. The publication is out of print. Contact the issuing office for copies of relevant specifications.

[ ] Trail specifications-- Standard Specifications applicable to this project can be found in Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Trails, September 1996 (EM-7720-103), which is incorporated by reference. The publication is available for purchase from the Superintendent of Documents, US Government Printing Office (GPO), Washington, DC 20402 (202-512-1800). The GPO stock number is 001-001-00661-1. It may also be accessed electronically at the following website address: http://www.fs.fed.us/.ftproot/pub/acad

Special Project Specifications are physically incorporated within this solicitation, beginning on the next page.

The following Standard and Special Project Specifications are applicable to this contract:

The requirements contained in these specifications are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

Material Certifications, Testing Reports, & Other Submittals.

Submit the following items to the Contracting Officer for approval.

Title

Referenced by Contract clause or Specification No.

Time of Government Approval After Submittal

Quality Control and Quantity Measurement: Designation of the On-The-Job Superintendent Designation of On-Site Quality Control Manager Quality Control Plan Certificates-of-Compliance Bill-of-Ladings

Base Courses: Certification of place of purchase Product Data Weigh tickets

Rip Rap: Certification of place of purchase Product Data Weigh tickets

Barrier Rocks: Certification of place of purchase Product Data Weigh tickets

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