SOW_Section C Kendall Gravel Pit Development.pdf

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SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

Kendall Gravel Pit Development

C1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

The Bridger Teton National Forest (BTNF), Kendall Gravel Pit Development project consists of pit development, crushing, addition of commercial bentonite, stockpiling of road surface material, and pit reclamation. The material for this project shall be produced by developing and excavation in the pit area on site. Any small trees or brush that exist in the proposed excavation area shall be piled on site at an approved location. All finished side slopes shall be 3:1. The bottom of the excavation site that is not used for floor of stockpile shall be scarified and sloped to drain out of the pit and away from any streams, rivers, or lakes.

Crush to ¾ minus spec indicated on Table 703-03 utilizing all material within the staked pit boundaries except rock larger than 6 inch that must be stockpiled on the location specified on the drawings. The gradation of aggregate presently stockpiled in the source is as follows:

Sieve Size % by Mass Passing

#4 67.8

#8 57.8

#30 33.0

#200 9.8

(Samples were taken in November 2022 and tested in March 2023)

Also included in the contract is to purchase 1,460 tons of bentonite, deliver, and add by automatic bin feeder with conveyor belt to evenly distribute while crushing material before stockpiling in a layer pattern as specified in the spec.

The work shall be in accordance with the FP-14 “Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and

Bridges on Federal Highway Projects”.

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.

"The quality of material in the provided sources is acceptable in general but may contain layers or pockets of unacceptable materials. It is not feasible to ascertain from test hole samples the quality of materials for an entire deposit, and variations should be expected. Materials source investigation data is available upon request, including sample site locations, depth of samples, and test results. The contractor must determine the quantity and type of equipment and work necessary to produce acceptable materials. Private off-site gravel sources or additive materials may be used to meet specifications provided the crushed gravel is stockpiled at location(s) indicated in the contract documents."

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.

C2 PROJECT LOCATION

The Bridger Teton National Forest (BTNF), Kendall Gravel Pit Development project is in Sublette County, SECTION C 2

Wyoming within the Pinedale Ranger District. Map location is approx. 34 miles northwest of Pinedale, Wyoming via U.S Hwy 191 (6.0 miles, MP 105.5), WY-352 (25.0 miles), and forest service road “Green River Lakes Rd”.

(2.0 miles). Latitude and Longitude of the pit location is approx. N 43°15’03.55”, W 110°01’26.62”.

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) 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.

(c) 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.

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

C7 START DATE

(June 1st – August 26th), 2024, or 2025. This will allow 50 calendar workdays before the October 14th deadline.

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C8 CONTRACT TIME

50 Calendar Days from Notice to Proceed (NTP). This includes 5 weather delay days. Period of

Performance may be negotiable depending upon site conditions but must be between the days of June 1st and

October 14th.

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

End of Section C

March 2024