SOW_Repair_Zenith_Day_Road.pdf

Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area Oneida, TN

Rehabilitate Zenith Day Use Road Damaged by Flooding

March 9, 2021

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

INTERIOR REGION 2, SOUTH ATLANTIC GULF

NORTH MAJOR ACQUISITION BUYING OFFICE

SOW Format

1. BACKGROUND

2. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

3. SCOPE:

4. TASK

5. MANAGEMENT:

6. INSURANCE

7. MOTOR VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS:

8. EMPLOYEES BADGES/PARKING

9. NON-PAYMENT FOR ADDITIONAL WORK

10. CONFLICT OF INTEREST:

11. INSPECTION

12. FOOD STORAGE GUIDELINES

1. BACKGROUND

Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area (hereinafter referred to as “BISO”) is in both Kentucky and Tennessee and consists of approximately 125,000 acres. The park was established by Congress on March 7, 1974. The parks mission is to provide management for the National Area so that natural and cultural resources are preserved and protected for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. The Big South Fork of the Cumberland River and its tributaries are preserved in a free-flowing condition, and a broad range of recreational opportunities are provided which benefit the regional economy.

In February 2020, BISO encountered a historic flooding event with waters reaching 100-year levels. Among the numerous areas impacted throughout the park, the Zenith Day Use Area Access Road was severely damaged. The rapid influx of water caused major damage to the access road triggering roadbed destabilization and the resulting failures. The section of roadway beginning at Camp Branch and ending at the Day Use Area was inundated by an average of 4’ of water. The road surface experienced severe undermining and subsurface erosion, with washouts up to 4 feet deep. Receding waters left a heavy layer of silt upon the road surface. One section of drainage ditch approximately 300’ in length was destroyed by flood waters.

This project serves to rehabilitate the Zenith Day Use Area Access Road. The National Park Service will utilize contractual obligation to perform the tasks listed below in this statement of work. At completion, this project will restabilize the affected roadbed utilizing the proper fill material to establish proper sub-base, and road surface. The project will also re-establish the impacted ditch-line to ensure proper water mitigation in the future.

2. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

Road Repairs will begin approximately 480’ west of the Camp Branch Crossing on the Zenith Day Use Area Access Road. See attached maps.

3. SCOPE:

The National Park Service, BISO will contract the repairs, restabilization, and removal of residual river silt of approximately 1700 linear feet of the Zenith Day Use Area Access Road. The contract will additionally include the rehabilitation of an approximately 300’ drainage ditch. Road restabilization efforts, silt removal and ditch rehabilitation will adhere to all pertinent federal, state, and local laws and regulations and follow the tasks listed below.

4. TASK:

• The contractor shall excavate as necessary and fill any existing washouts with the proper large limestone aggregate in order to establish a stable, lasting road sub-base.

• The contractor shall cover the newly installed sub-base with crusher run limestone aggregate to ensure a proper road surface.

• The road surface shall be properly compacted and stabilized.

• All material shall be limestone aggregate free of dirt, wood, sand, and/or invasive material so as not to establish unwanted flora/fauna within the park.

• The contractor shall utilize the proper equipment to remove the residual river silt and sediments and transported to an appropriate handling facility.

• An existing damaged ditch-line shall be reestablished to properly mitigate water into the hollow opposing White Oak Creek as indicated on attached maps. The dimensions of the finished ditch shall be approximately 300’ in length with a width of 16” and an average depth of 12”.

• At no time shall the contractor attempt to address the embankment failures noted along the access road.

• The contractor shall utilize appropriate traffic control measure ensuring visitor and park staff safety including but not limited to road closures, advanced warning systems, and signage.

5. MANAGEMENT:

The contractor shall manage the total work effort in accordance with effective and efficient management principles and safe working practices to ensure on time completion of this contract.

6. INSURANCE:

The Contractor shall be insured in accordance with the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the State of Tennessee insurance regulations and pertinent provisions of the Contract. The government is not responsible for damage to Contractor’s equipment, vehicles, tools, or materials or their employees and any personal property brought on site. The government will not accept any liability due to Contractor employee negligence.

• Workers Compensation- The contractor shall furnish proof of worker’s compensation insurance to the

Contracting Officer for those employees performing work related to this contract and shall comply with the Workman’s Compensation Laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the State of Tennessee.

• Liability- Contractor shall maintain a level of insurance that will protect the Contractor and Government from any claims as a result of bodily injury (including death) and property damage which may arise from and during the performance of this contract and shall submit proof of insurance to the Contracting Office.

7. MOTOR VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

Contractor, sub-contractor and material supplier employees (altogether referred to as “contractor employees” in paragraphs 12, 13, 21 and 23) operating motor vehicles shall possess a valid driver's license. Driver and vehicle permits, licenses, registrations and proof of insurance shall be maintained in all contractor employee vehicles at all times and made available upon request. Contractor employees shall always comply with federal vehicle motor law requiring seat belts be worn. Contractor employees shall adhere to the posted speed limits. Contractor employees are expected to comply with all BISO regulations.

8. EMPLOYEES BADGES/PARKING:

All contractor employees shall comply with parking procedures published for BISO. Contractor employees shall return any BISO issued personal or vehicle identification badges immediately upon termination of employment or completion of this contract.

9. NON-PAYMENT FOR ADDITIONAL WORK:

Any additional contractor performed services not specified in contract, either at its own volition or at the request of an individual other than the appointed Contracting Officer, except as may be explicitly authorized in the contract, shall be performed at the financial risk of the Contractor. Only the appointed Contracting Officer is authorized to bind the Government to a change in specifications, contract terms, or conditions.

10. CONFLICT OF INTEREST:

The contractor shall not employ off-duty COR’s or other government employees if such employment would create a conflict of interest or be contrary to the policies contained in conflict-of-interest directives.

11. INSPECTION:

The Government will conduct inspection upon completion of required services. Final payment will be processed upon the Government confirming that all contract performance and administrative requirements have been satisfactorily completed and any deficiencies or non-compliant work have been satisfactorily corrected.

12. FOOD STORAGE GUIDELINES:

All Contractor employees shall comply with BISO food storage guidelines. All food items must be stored in a hard-sided vehicle or in a food storage locker and must never be left unattended. "Food" includes any item with a scent, regardless of packaging. This may include items that you do not consider food, such as canned goods, bottles, drinks, soaps, cosmetics, toiletries, trash, ice chests (even when empty), and unwashed items used for preparing or eating meals. Food shall be disposed of in a designated bear proof refuse container provided by the National Park Service.