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Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

South Schells Restoration

1.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

A. The intent of this project is to remove and replace approximately 9.6 miles of existing barbwire fence line, and install approximately 1.98 miles of new fenceline within the Duck Creek Basin on the Ely Ranger District.

B. This project includes the removal of approximately 50,686 feet of existing barbwire fence as a lump sum. Approximately 61,153 feet of new barbwire fence are to be installed including an estimated eleven 12-foot wire gates. All brace and anchor posts are to be schedule-40, galvanized steel except for wood posts located at the wire gates. Clearing of vegetation is allowed as needed to ensure a straight fence, however heavy equipment will not be allowed to clear the fencelines. Chainsaws are allowed for vegetation clearing. Fence runs should not deviate more than 12-inches from a straight line between braces.

C. The Schedule A work includes removing and replacing barbwire fences in locations A and C, and adding a new barbwire fence to location D.

D. The Option A work includes removing and replacing barbwire fence in location B.

E. Work shall be performed in accordance with specifications and drawings in the plan sheets, followed by the ‘Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP-14).’

1.2 PROJECT LOCATION

A. From Ely, NV proceed north on US-93 for approx. 16.1 miles. Turn right onto the Duck Creek Highway (State Hwy 486). To Access the East Creek Project Site, travel east approximately 3.5 miles. Turn Left on the North Creek Road (FS 427) then travel 0.5 miles and turn right on the East Creek Road (FS 564). Travel approximately 2.0 miles east to the Project Site.

B. To access the Timber Creek Site, Turn right off Highway 93 onto the Duck Creek Highway (State Hwy 486). Travel East then South on the Duck Creek Highway for approximately 8 miles. Turn left on the Timber Creek Road. Travel up the Timber Creek Road for 2 miles to the Project site. Total drivetime is about 35 minutes from Ely, NV.

1.3 SITE INFORMATION AND LIMITATIONS

A. Roads in the Project Area must remain open.

B. Crews are permitted to camp in the area, however campsites must be approved by the Ely District Ranger. Campsites must have porta-potties or other approved toilet facilities.

C. Utilities are not available at the site for construction purposes.

D. Vegetation clearing in the Project Area may be done using chainsaws or handsaws. Heavy Equipment May Not be used to clear the fencelines.

1.4 TRAFFIC CONTROL AND CONSTRUCTION SIGNING

A. No work that endangers, interferes, or conflicts with traffic or access to work sites shall be performed until an alternate traffic control plan for satisfactory warning and handling of traffic has been submitted by the contractor and approved by the COR. Construction signing for traffic control shall conform to the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). All traffic control signs will be placed in areas adequate for a truck pulling a fifth wheel trailer to be turned around. Do not measure controlling and protecting public traffic for payment. Payment for such work is indirectly included under other pay items listed in the bid schedule.

1.5 WORK CAMPS, STAGING AND STORAGE AREAS

A. Areas for staging operations and storage of materials shall be approved by the COR.

1.6 INSPECTION OF WORKSITE

A. The contractor acknowledges they have taken the necessary steps to ascertain the nature and location of work and have investigated and satisfied themselves as to the general and local conditions that can affect the work or its cost. Any failure of the contractor to take the actions described and acknowledged in this paragraph will not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work without additional expenses to the government.

1.7 START DATE

A. Anticipated May 1, 2025

B. A 10-day notice prior to the start of work must be given to the Forest Service.

1.8 CONTRACT TIME

A. Base Bid: 75 Calendar Days from Notice To Proceed B. Option: Adds an additional 45 Calendar Days.

1.9 SPECIFICATIONS

A. FP-14 Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects and Forest Service Supplement

1. Copies are available electronically on the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highways Administration website at https://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/specs/fp-14/fp14.pdf

END OF SECTION C

April 2024