Specifications.pdf

140P1224Q0012 Specifications:

Material for Hardening of Trails Colorado National Monument

Paving material for the hardening of the new Saddlehorn Amphitheater fully compliant Access trail and will include a natural aggregate polymer soil enhanced stabilizer that binds upon compaction and creates a sustainable surface.

Requirement:

Colorado National Monument requires 100 tons of Brand Name or Equal, StaLok, Trail Tread Paving material delivered mixed with the soil/aggregate and ready to lay. Material shall require only hand tamping or roller for compaction and no specialized equipment for park staff installation.

Material will protect the soils and tread from rutting and cracking, is durable to wheelchairs and hikers alike. A petroleum based product will not be used due to the temperature extremes and increasing lifecycle costs.

To be considered for award, offers of “equal” products, including “equal” products of the brand name manufacturer, shall meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified below. Equal product quotes shall clearly identify the item by Brand name, product number and list specifications in the same order as the specifications listed below.

Specifications: Material shall be

• Able to be stockpiled on site for a month or more prior to placement.

• Stabilized natural soil product. Aggregate soil enhanced with polymer

• Green sustainable compounds

• Composed of ¼” crusher fines or other rock base combined with a wax-based polymer that sheds water and retains firm and stable characteristics in wet or dry conditions. No more than ¼ minus dg

• Delivered and able to be stockpiled on site for a month or more prior to placement

• Engineered granite / rock /polymer mixed (i.e. not mixed on site with native soils – presents problems with silt components/ durability and wear –and these Quotes will be excluded) – must compact to surface with greater than 98% proctor

• Capable of holding up under temperatures from 25 to 120 deg Fahrenheit

• May be repaired and compacted to grade, without adding new stabilizer, should material be damaged

• Match the local soils in color Brand Name or Equal StaLok Red

• Contractor will provide color swatch to park for color selection.

• Asphalt will not be accepted

Delivery:

Material shall be delivered no later than and around May 15th, 2024 Contract has 21 days after award to schedule delivery of material.

Delivery location: designated spot within the Saddlehorn Picnic Area parking lot

Colorado National Monument 1750 Rim Rock Drive, Fruita CO 81521 Saddlehorn Picnic Area parking lot is located at the following links:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/uNHLcVZ3bSzibqz76 https://maps.app.goo.gl/uNHLcVZ3bSzibqz76

140P1224Q0012 Specifications:

Material for Hardening of Trails Colorado National Monument

Saddlehorn Picnic Area - Google Maps

DESCRIPTION OF SITE CONDITIONS

Access to the delivery location requires traveling through two tunnels and up tight switchback on Rim Rock Drive. Semi Tractor Trailer vehicles will be escorted up the 4-mile road by NPS employees and that must be coordinated at least 48 hours prior to delivery. Speed Limit along the 4-mile stretch is 25 Mph and will be strictly enforced.

SITE VISIT: A site visit is not required but if desired please contact the contracting officer

LODGING: No lodging available at the site.

HOURS: Material shall be delivered during regular business hours 0700-1530 M-F

UTILITIES: There is no fuel available at the project site.

SUBMITTALS: The contractor shall submit manufacturer’s data on the proposed materials no later than two weeks prior to scheduled delivery date. The National Park Service will review the submittals within seven (7) business days of submittal.

CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS: Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with all warranty documentation https://www.google.com/maps/place/Saddlehorn+Picnic+Area/@39.1039355,-108.727883,17z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x8746ff2af14d7211:0xf930ff5d22aab02f!8m2!3d39.1031234!4d-108.7296188!16s%2Fg%2F11h_3xhcj6?entry=ttu