Section_C_Toilet Sidewalks Edited.doc

SECTION C-DESCRIPTION / SPECIFICATIONS / STATEMENT OF WORK

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Furnish all labor, equipment and material to accomplish the Work under this contract at three recreation areas around Lake Isabella on Forest Service lands. Work includes but is not limited to the following major items:

Camp 9 Campground:

NOTE: The existing flush toilet building will be replaced with vault toilets and additional vault toilets will be installed by another contract separate from this contract. This contract will only construct site work after the new toilets are installed (ongoing in October 2021).

· Demolition of one septic tank at location of current flush toilet building.

· Site preparation including minor site grading and compaction in preparation for placement of concrete for sidewalks and parking.

· Construction of ADA accessible concrete sidewalks around eight (8) new double vault toilet buildings installed in the campground. Four (4) toilets will be installed in pairs (two double double toilets) and four (4) toilets will be installed at individual locations.

· Construction of three concrete surfaced ADA accessible parking spaces adjacent to new vault toilet buildings including signs.

South Fork Recreation Area:

NOTE: The existing flush toilet building will be replaced with vault toilets by another contract separate from this contract. This contract will only construct site work after the new toilets are installed (ongoing in October 2021).

· Site preparation including minor site grading and compaction in preparation for placement of concrete for sidewalks.

· Construction of ADA accessible concrete sidewalks around two (2) new double vault toilet buildings installed as a pair of toilets (double double).

Tillie Creek Campground:

NOTE: The existing flush toilet buildings will be replaced with vault toilets by another contract separate from this contract. This contract will only construct site work after the new toilets are installed (ongoing in October 2021).

· Demolition of seven septic tank at locations of current flush toilet buildings. Three locations also have a sewage dosing tank to be demolished.

· Demolition of secondary electrical service including six wooden power poles and overhead electrical wires. Poles shall be salvaged and stockpiled on site for the government.

· Site preparation including minor site grading and compaction in preparation for placement of concrete for sidewalks.

· Construction of ADA accessible concrete sidewalks around fourteen (14) new double vault toilet buildings installed as seven (7) pairs (double doubles) in the campground.

The Contractor should refer to the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS and project plans and specifications when making estimates of quantities or work.

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PROJECT LOCATION

The project is located at Camp 9 Campground, South Fork Recreation Area, and Tillie Creek Campground and Group Sites adjacent to Lake Isabella on the Kern River Ranger District of the Sequoia National Forest.

· From Bakersfield, CA travel east on State Highway 178 approximately 43 miles to State Highway 155 in the community of Lake Isabella.

· For Camp 9 Campground, exit right off Highway 178, turn left on Highway 155 and continue on Highway 155 approximately 7 miles to Wofford Heights where Highway 155 turns right toward Greenhorn Summit. Continue straight ahead on Burlando Road and Sierra Way approximately 4 miles to Kernville. Turn right on Sierra Way approximately 5 miles to Camp 9 Campground on the right.

· For South Fork Recreation Area, continue on Highway 178 approximately 4 miles to South Fork Recreation Area on the left.

· For Tillie Creek Campground and Group Sites, exit right off Highway 178, turn left on Highway 155 and continue on Highway 155 approximately 7 miles to Wofford Heights. Turn right on Tuttle Road to Tillie Creek Campground.

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CONTRACT TIME

Estimated start work date is February 14, 2022. The contract time will be 90 days. Contract time includes delays for weather; locating and transporting supplies and materials; and final site cleanup. Sites are generally accessible year round.

NOTE: Work cannot begin on this project until the existing toilet buildings in the campgrounds are replaced with new double vault toilets by another contract. Delivery and installation of the new toilets is ongoing in October 2021.

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PROJECT SITE CLEAN UP

Project site cleanup includes the removal and proper disposal of all construction trash, debris, residue, and asphalt and concrete slag off of National Forest Land. Items such as miscellaneous building materials are considered the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the project site.

All spills of petroleum products including leak spots from parked vehicles shall be removed and properly disposed according to all Local, State, and Federal rules, regulations, and laws governing such disposal.

During the work the Contractor is required to furnish dumpsters or other trash receptacles and to empty such containers either as they become full or weekly, whichever is more frequent. The Contractor shall not place materials of any kind into private or Government trash bins or dumpsters.

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PRICE RANGE

The price range of this project is between $250,000 and $500,000.

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SPECIAL CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK

a. Physical Conditions. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations and surveys performed by the Government.

b. Weather. Low temperatures at the project site range from temperatures of less than 20 ºF in December and January to lows of 30 ºF in July and August. High temperatures range from 45 ºF in December and January to over 90 ºF in July and August. There are snowstorms during the winter months that may result in temporary project delays. Icy conditions on local roads and highways can occur during the fall, winter and spring.

c. Work Hours. Work hours are from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. Weekend equipment work may be allowed by the Contracting Officer after coordination with the campground concessionaire. Dogs and pets are not allowed on the project site at any time.

d. Safety, Emergency Communications and Evacuation. Contractor is responsible for the safety of the Contractor’s employees including Subcontractors employees, Government employees associated with the project, and any visitors to the site both Government and private. The Contractor shall submit a project safety plan to the Contracting Officer for review prior to commencement of work. The project safety plan shall comply with the appropriate California OSHA and Federal OSHA rules and regulations and must include a medical evacuation and emergency communications plan.

e. Highway Permits. Contractor is responsible for securing any overload or over width limit permits required for the transport of building materials and sections or parts of buildings to the project site. The Contractor is responsible for conducting a thorough reconnaissance of all routes leading to the site. The Government will not be responsible for any building materials or parts or sections of buildings that can not be transported to the site.

f. Temporary Site Utilities. Contractor may install temporary site utilities to support work on the project. The installation of temporary utilities is the responsibility of the Contractor and shall be paid for by the Contractor. The Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with written certification that all temporary site utilities have been properly disconnected and the final utility bills are paid in full. The Contractor may make a temporary hookup to the existing Forest Service water line to provide water for construction and/or temporary housing.

g. Toilets. No toilet facilities are available on site.

h. Camping. Contractor may use a self-contained travel trailer or recreational vehicle to camp on the premises. All waste material must be transported off-site to a station equipped to handle such waste. The campgrounds are FS or concessionaire operated. The contractor is subject to the camping fees charged by the concessionaire for each campsite occupied. Availability is subject to Contracting Officer approval and is not guaranteed.

i. Security. Contractor is responsible for the Contractor’s equipment and building materials supplied to the site. All equipment not equipped with a key lock system shall be secured in such a manner as to make it inoperable to the average person at the end of each working day. All hand tools, ladders and other equipment shall be secured at the end of each working day. On Fridays all construction debris, trash, and refuse shall be properly stored in dumpsters or trash bins or removed from the site.

j. Burning Permits. Contractor is subject to all rules and regulations governing the on site burning of slash and other debris. Contractor shall obtain a burning permit from the jurisdiction having control over burning. The Contractor shall comply with Fire Plan for Construction and Service Contracts included in the Contract.

k. Protection of Resources. Contractor shall thoroughly clean all equipment prior to delivery to the project site to remove weeds, mud, grease and oil buildup from the tires, wheels, tracks, engines and engine compartments, and other surfaces. Spills of petroleum products and other hazardous substances shall be reported, contained, and removed in accordance with all applicable rules, regulations and laws. Contractor shall submit a project spill response plan at the pre-work meeting for review by the Contracting Officer.

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PRE-BID CONFERENCE OR TOURS

A pre-bid conference or tour has not been scheduled for this project. The contractor is advised to scout all haul routes to the project; consult local road condition reports; and comply with all State hauling regulations and requirements.

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