statement of work.docx

Section C – Construction 04-01-20

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

Scope of Contract This contract is for the replacement of an existing vault restroom facility, striping of the parking area, construction of a new ADA path, and repair of a section of the existing ADA trail at the Columns of the Giants Day Use Area in the Summit Ranger District. The work shall include cleanup and disposal of all removed building material from Forest Service lands.

Project Location This project is located within the Summit Ranger District of the Stanislaus National Forest in Tuolumne County, California. Columns of the Giants is located on Highway 108, approximately 50 miles Northeast of Sonora, CA. A map of the project sites is in the Drawings.

NOTE: Any prospective bidder desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing soon enough to allow a reply to reach all prospective bidders before submission of their bids. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a contract will not be binding. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. (See Section L, 52.236-27, SITE VISIT.)

Price Range The Government's estimate is: Comment by USDA:

**NOTE**[CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX]

[ ] < $25,000 [X] $25,000 to $100,000.

[ ] $100,000 and $250,000.

[ ] $250,000 and $500,000.

[ ] $500,000 and $1,000,000.

[ ] $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

[ ] $5,000,000 and $10,000,000 [ ] > $10,000,000

Estimated Start Date June 10, 2021

Contractor must begin work within 10 days of the effective date of the Notice to Proceed. See Section F for additional information.

Restrictions on Work

1. Work hours are limited to non-holiday week days, Monday – Friday, 07:30 – 19:00

2. In accordance with the fire plan, if included in Section J.

3. When the Contracting Officer (or designated representative) determines that adverse weather has made access too dangerous or that continued vehicular travel would cause unacceptable road damage.

Worker's Compensation Insurance The Contractor shall provide evidence of Worker's Compensation Insurance or a written explanation as to why the Contractor is exempt from the requirement. NOTE: The Contractor working alone is not required to carry the insurance.

Camping and Housing (see also Section H, Camping Permit Compliance) Camping is not permitted in US Forest Service campgrounds. Contractor [ ] will [X] will not be permitted to camp elsewhere on US Forest Service land. Camping on Forest Service land is not a right; permission may be revoked for failure to comply with the terms of the permit. Comment by USDA:

**NOTE**[CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX]

Maps

INCLUDED WITH DRAWINGS

Drawings and Specifications

Project Drawings: The following drawings are part of this solicitation:

1. GAOA Site Access Completion Columns of the Giants to meet access standards Plans

Specifications: Comment by USDA:

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[X] Construction Standard Institute (CSI) specifications These specifications are physically incorporated in the solicitation.

[ ] Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects FP-04 (US Customary Units) This document is incorporated by reference and is available on the web in either MS Word or Acrobat (https://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/specs/) It is also available as a wire-bound book that can be purchased from the US Government Printing Office:

Superintendent of Documents U.S. Government Printing Office Internet: bookstore.gpo.gov Phone: (toll free) 866.512.1800 Fax: 202.512.2250 Mail: Stop SSOP, Washington, DC 20402-0001

Stock Number: 050-001-00341-4 (U.S. Customary)

[ ]1996 road and bridge specifications-- Standard Specifications applicable to this project can be found in Forest Service Specifications for Construction of Roads & Bridges, August 1996 (EM-7720-100), which is incorporated by reference. The publication is available for purchase from the Superintendent of Documents, US Government Printing Office (GPO), Washington, DC 20402 (202-512-1800). The GPO stock number is 001-001-00660-2. It may also be accessed electronically at the following website address: http://www.fs.fed.us/.ftproot/pub/acad

[ ] 1985 road and bridge specifications-- Standard Specifications applicable to this project can be found in Forest Service Specifications for Construction of Roads & Bridges, April 1985, which is incorporated by reference. The publication is out of print. Contact the issuing office for copies of relevant specifications.

[ ] Trail specifications-- Standard Specifications applicable to this project can be found in Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Trails, September 1996 (EM-7720-103), which is incorporated by reference. The publication is available for purchase from the Superintendent of Documents, US Government Printing Office (GPO), Washington, DC 20402 (202-512-1800). The GPO stock number is 001-001-00661-1. It may also be accessed electronically at the following website address: http://www.fs.fed.us/.ftproot/pub/acad

Special Project Specifications are physically incorporated within this solicitation, beginning on the next page.

The following Standard and Special Project Specifications are applicable to this contract:

# Comment by USDA:

**NOTE**[LIST THE APPLICABLE STANDARD AND SPECIAL PROJECT SPECS]

The requirements contained in these specifications are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

Material Certifications, Testing Reports, & Other Submittals.

Submit the following items to the Contracting Officer for approval.

Title

Referenced by Contract clause or Specification No.

Time of Government Approval After Submittal

FIO= “For information only