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DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

Dutch Joe Bridge Replacement

C1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

(a) The Bridger-Teton National Forest (BTNF) Dutch Joe Bridge Replacement project will remove and replace the existing Dutch Joe Bridge (370850-2.011). The existing bridge is 44-foot timber structure and will be replaced with an 80-foot rolled girder bridge. The project will also include furnish and install of a temporary bridge located downstream from existing to allow for temporary road access during construction activities.

Project must start and be complete between June 1st and October 14th as it is part of a wildlife migration corridor.

(b) The work includes the following Base Bid Items and Optional Bid Items. Quantities are included in the

Schedule of Items.

a. Base Bid Items

i. Mobilization

ii. Construction survey and staking

iii. Soil erosion and pollution control

iv. Clearing and grubbing

v. Removal of existing timber bridge

vi. Roadway excavation and embankment

vii. Structure excavation and backfill

viii. Placed class 3 riprap

ix. Placed aggregate surface course

x. Precast grade beams

xi. Prefabricated bridge

xii. Temporary prefabricated bridge

xiii. Seeding

xiv. Type 3 object markers

b. Optional Bid Items. Each item may be exercised through the duration of the contact, through available funding.

i. Culvert replacement

ii. Haul temporary bridge to designated storage site

(c) This project has been allocated for one mobilization. If the project exceeds the contract time and is delayed into the next season, the contractor will assume responsibility for unforeseen mobilization to the site. These costs are not including any cost for Contract Administration due to the delay of the project.

(d) The intent of the contract is to provide for the complete construction of the project described in the contract.

Unless otherwise provided, the contractor is to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies and perform all work required to complete the project in reasonably close conformity with the drawings and specifications, and in accordance with the provisions of the contract. Payment for contract work will be made only for and under those pay items included in the Schedule of Items. All other work and materials will be considered as incidental to and included in the payment for the items shown in the

Schedule.

(e) Fill source material will be designated by COR. For estimating purposes, the location can be assumed to be within one mile of project site.

(f) Submit aggregate gradation for review prior to ground disturbing activities. If a gradation that differs from specification is desired due to local availability, notify CO in writing of source location and gradation.

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C2 PROJECT LOCATION

The Bridger-Teton National Forest (BTNF), Dutch Joe Bridge project is in Sublette County, Wyoming within the Pinedale Ranger District. Map location is approximately 52 miles southeast of Pinedale, Wyoming via U.S

Hwy 191 (12.0 miles), WY-353 (15.5 miles), big Sandy Elkhart Road (12 miles), Lander Cutoff Road (7.0 miles) and Big Sandy Opening Road (6.0 miles). The bridge is located on NFSR 370850, Big Sandy Road and crosses

Dutch Joe Creek. Approximate Latitude and Longitude of the bridge are: 42.62684588, -109.255316.

C3 SITE INFORMATION AND LIMITATIONS

The following site conditions are considered incidental to the contract and the contractor will not be paid directly for any of the following items:

(a) Utilities are not available at the site for construction purposes.

(b) Roads included in the project will remain open to the public during construction activities.

(c) No fuel storage on site is permitted. Fuel trucks must be equipped with spill containment kits and portable berms that meet all state and federal regulations. A spill containment plan must be submitted and approved prior to construction.

(d) All construction equipment shall be pressure washed before entering the Site in compliance with the specifications. The removal of mud and debris from treads, tracks, and undercarriage, with emphasis on axles, frame, cross-members, motor mounts, and underneath steps, running boards, and front bumper/brush guard assemblies will be required. The purpose is to reduce or eliminate the transportation of noxious weeds, which is required by Federal and State regulations. The contractor shall notify the Contracting

Officer 48 hours in advance of mobilizing equipment to the site to arrange an inspection and meet the requirements of FSSS 171 Weed Prevention.

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 written permission to use all other roads and staging areas.

C4 TRAFFIC CONTROL AND CONSTRUCTION SIGNING

No work that endangers, interferes, or conflicts with traffic or access to work sites shall be performed until a 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. Contractor shall not be paid directly for this item, rather it will be considered incidental to other items of work listed in the Bid Schedule.

C5 WORK CAMPS, STAGING AND STORAGE AREAS

Areas for staging operations and storage of materials shall be approved by the CO. The Contractor must request in writing for approval from the CO to stage trailers (work or housing) on site. Camping may be permitted near the site but request must be made to the CO if stay will exceed the 14 day limit.

C6 INSPECTION OF WORKSITE

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, including unclassified material for excavation, 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

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proceeding to successfully perform the work without additional expenses to the government.

C7 START DATE

June 1, 2024.

C8 CONTRACT TIME

6/1/2024-10/14/2025. Though it is anticipated that the on the groundwork will take no more than 60 Calendar Days, additional contract time is included due to anticipated long lead time for bridge manufacturing. Period of Performance may be negotiable depending upon site conditions but must be between the days of June 1st and October 14th, 2024 and 2025 for ground disturbing activities.

C9 SPECIFICATIONS

The Forest Service, US Department of Agriculture has adopted FP-14 - “Standard Specifications for

Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects” from “U.S. Department of Transportation”

Federal Highway Administration for construction of National Forest System Roads. Additional specifications have also been included, FSSS- “Forest Service Supplemental Specifications”. The FP-14 is available for downloading at the following URL: https://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/specs/fp-14/fp14.pdf

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March 2024