Statement_of_Work.pdf

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April 9, 2024

Cuyahoga Valley National Park Brecksville, Ohio

STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR

Snow and Ice Removal South District

Base plus 4 Option Years

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

MIDWEST REGION

OHIO MAJOR ACQUISITION BUYING OFFICE

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This service contract provides a quality experience for the visitor while leaving the cultural and natural resources unimpaired for future generations. Snow and ice removal services will assure safety for visitors and National Park Service (NPS) personnel. The Contractor shall conduct his operation so as not to interfere with use of park areas, roads, utilities, and other NPS facilities. Special care shall be exercised to not damage or destroy the natural or historic features, vegetation, structures, facilities, fixtures, signs, and appurtenances within the boundary of Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

STATEMENT OF WORK FOR SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL SERVICE:

The Contractor shall furnish all service(s), on-site supervision, communication, supplies / materials, labor / management, equipment, and tools, to perform snow and ice removal service for up to forty four (44) areas in the South District of Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

Work descriptions including surface type, approximate overall dimensions, and frequency of service are detailed in the specifications.

Special Note:

▪ 3” trigger: complete snow removal and ice control only when snow depth exceeds 3”.

shall include both the plowing of snow at each specified location and the application of an approved ice melter to all plowed/cleared surfaces. The Contractor shall be paid the “Unit Price Per Plow / Ice Control”, as identified in the bid schedule.

▪ De-ice control: at designated areas and only when directed by the Government.

shall include the application of approved ice melting material (sand / salt mix, magnesium chloride, sodium chloride, halite, calcium, and/or Magic Salt® or equal) to reduce ice or icy conditions on roads, parking lots and walkways. The Contractor shall be paid the “Unit Price per De-Ice Control”, as identified in the bid schedule.

▪ Sand/cinders control: at designated areas and only when directed by the Government.

shall include the application of approved sand/cinders material to aid in traction on ice or icy conditions on roads, parking lots and walkways. The Contractor will be paid the “Unit Price per Sand/Cinders Control”, as identified in the bid schedule.

▪ Dates of service: November 1 to October 31 (including Saturdays, Sundays, and

Holidays).

▪ Priority bands and time of service: see Task Frequency section; includes both lots and walkways.

▪ Service locations: see Location Description section.

▪ Parked Government-owned vehicles: clear between and behind or in front of each.

▪ Propane tanks and dumpsters: maintain clear access for servicing.

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▪ Wooden porches and benches: do not throw salt on benches or protected porches.

▪ Walkways / paths: clear to a minimum of 36” (for ADA-accessibility)

▪ Gates: to be left ‘as found’; do not push or pile snow against gates or gate ‘arm’ posts.

▪ Parking Lots and Driveways: All measurements that are provided are approximate.

Contractor shall not plow, de-ice, and/or apply sand/cinders at any other times, unless directed by the Contracting Officer (CO) or a designated Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR); either may request plow / ice control, de-ice control or sand/cinders control at a depth less than 3”, for the convenience or benefit of the Government.

Prior to use or application, the Government reserves the right to approve all chemicals, supplies and equipment used to accomplish the requirements of this contract.

COMMUNICATIONS

The Contractor shall provide and have in place a means or method of communication (e.g.

charged cell phones and voicemail must be set up and able to accept new messages) to permit the CO or COTR to contact the Contractor and/or his representative and for communication with his employees. This is required to ensure safety and efficient performance.

DAMAGE TO GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

The contractor shall be held liable for damage and repairs to Government facilities and property. Damage to vehicle control devices (wheel stops, signage, markers, historic sandstone ‘silent sentinels’ and bollards) shall be repaired within five (5) working days or as soon as ground conditions permit. ‘Spring clean-up’ shall consist of repairs to damaged turf, vehicle control devices, and include raking and grading ‘pushed’ gravel back into the lot or walkway; to ensure germination, re-seeding and mulching shall occur between April 15 and May 15 of the contract or option year.

Retainage may be withheld from late winter plow services, in accordance with FAR 52.232-1 Payments, not to exceed 5% of each invoice, until ‘Spring clean-up’ repairs have been completed.

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor and his employees shall be required to maintain insurance in the minimum amounts of $100,000 for each person, $300,000 for each occurrence and $50,000 property damage for the entire period of the contract to cover any and all losses incurred from his operation or negligent acts of the Contractor and/or the Contractor's employees.

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SAFETY

The Contractor shall comply with all current federal, state, county, and local safety and health requirements which apply to the type of work being performed under this contract and all revisions or changes thereto which come into effect during the period of performance hereunder.

The Contractor's vehicles may be subject to a safety inspection by the park Safety Officer, Law Enforcement park rangers, and/or the COTR. Failure to pass the safety inspection shall require removal of the vehicle from the park and replacement (no later than the following workday) by a vehicle that is able to pass inspection. At a minimum, the following items will be checked for unsatisfactory conditions: tires, hydraulic system(s), headlights, turn indicators, brake lights, caution lights, back-up lights, emergency brake, foot brake, steering, exhaust system, safety restraints, windshield wipers, glass, and mirrors.

All gates shall be left ‘as found’ (whether open or closed) by the Contractor, who is permitted to close an open gate for the duration of snow or ice control work at a location, provided the gate is returned to the ‘as found’ position upon leaving the location.

Snow shall not be piled or pushed against any gate or gate arm post(s).

TASK FREQUENCY FOR SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL:

The Contractor shall provide daily (including Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays) snow removal service (plow / ice control) only when snow reaches a depth of 3 inches or more. The Contractor may be called in to service select locations by the CO or COTR to provide plow / ice control service at a lesser depth or de-ice control when conditions warrant for the convenience and benefit of the Government. If the snow depth of 3 inches is outside of the schedule priority banding contractor will provide snow removal service. The schedule priority banding is the ideal time frame for snow removal service.

Schedule priority banding:

PRIORITY 1: start no earlier than 05:30 a.m. and complete by 07:00 a.m. of same day.

PRIORITY 2: start no earlier than 06:00 a.m. and complete by 08:00 a.m. of same day.

PRIORITY 3: start no earlier than 06:00 a.m. and complete by 09:00 a.m. of same day.

‘By Request’:

Contractor shall be on-site and working on selected locations within two hours of CO/COTR request.

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LOCATION DESCRIPTION FOR PLOW / ICE AND DE-ICE SERVICE:

Priority 1 Areas: (start no earlier than 05:30 am and complete by 07:00 am of same day)

1. Everett Ranger Station: 4683 Riverview Rd, Boston Township Clear 16’ x 306’ driveway; 45' x 40' parking area; 32' x 50' parking area; clear access to 1 trash container; clear access to 2 walk-through and 3 overhead doors. Surfaces are gravel.

2. Kepner House: 4722 Riverview Rd, Boston Township

Clear 78' x 12' chip & seal driveway; 34' x 22' chip & seal parking area; 57' x 4' chip & seal walkway; 33' x 4’ wood ADA-accessible ramp; one concrete step; clear access to entrance.

3. Hine House (Ira Dorm): 2162 Ira Rd, Boston Township

Clear 488' X 14' asphalt driveway; 32' x 70' asphalt parking lot; 34' x 3' brick walkway; clear 20 square foot concrete porch under overhang at back door (if needed); clear access to sliding doors on garage / barn.

4. Szalay House: 4707 Riverview Rd, Boston Township

Clear 11' x 300' asphalt and gravel driveway; 10' x 60' gravel parking area on curve of driveway; 4' x 80’ cement walkway to double doors; 20' x 40' asphalt drive to garage.

Do not block access to garage or ag fields east of Towpath Trail.

5. Schmidt House: 2257 Everett Rd, Boston Township

Clear 30’ x 60’ gravel parking area; 10’ x 100’ gravel drive; 2’ x 10’ concrete walk, 4’ x 2’ concrete step to porch on north side of house.

6. Richardson House: 4717 Riverview Rd, Boston Township

Clear 190' x 10' chip and seal driveway; 35' x 3' concrete walkway to mailbox; 1 concrete step 1’ x 4’.

7. Carter Store: 2179 Everett Rd, Boston Township

Clear 12’ x 150’ chip and seal drive; 40’ x 60’ gravel parking area, 3’ x 32’ asphalt walk from rear parking area to house; keep access to entrances on north and south clear (including ADA- accessible ramp on north side of house).

8. Environmental Education Center (EEC): 3675 Oak Hill Rd, Boston Township

Clear 4,505’ x 10' to 40' wide driveways; 102' x 18' parking area; 175’ x 50’ parking area with two islands; 32' x 18' parking area; 106’ x 18' parking area; 42’ x 18' parking area; 50’ x 18' parking area; 40’ x’40’ asphalt pad; 4,575’ x 4' to 6' wide chip and seal walkway; 3’ x 12’ gravel pathway at the Administration area, 2,000 sq. ft. patio; 1,076 sq. ft. patio; 1,120

sq. ft. patio , 1,600 sq. ft. patio; wood bridge, clear path to all trash containers. Driveways and parking areas are asphalt surface. Patios are concrete and brick pavers.

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Priority 1 Areas Continued – (start no earlier than 05:30 am and complete by 07:00 am of same day)

9. Osborne House: 4646 Riverview Rd, Boston Township

Clear 90' x 10' gravel driveway; 15' x 3' path to back steps; 4’ x 5’ access to basement door; 3 concrete steps (5' x 1' ea); 4 brick steps (1’ x 4’) and access to east entrance.

10. Duncan House: 4731 Riverview Rd, Boston Township Clear 55' x 12' driveway; 20' x 20' parking area; 12' x 3' walkway; 1 step (3' x 16"). Surfaces are chip & seal.

Priority 2 Areas – (start no earlier than 6:00 a.m. and complete by 8:00 a.m. of same day)

1. Hawkins House: 2171 Everett Rd, Boston Township Clear 172' x 12' gravel driveway; 34' x 56' gravel parking area; 632 sq. ft. concrete walk;

three 1' x 5' wooden steps on east porch; three wooden steps 1’ x 4’ and entrance on west side of house; 2 1' x 5' concrete steps and one 4' x 5' concrete landing; 20’ x 3’ walk between both entrance doors on north side of house; clear 2’ x 4’ path from parking area to man door at SW corner of barn (door faces west).

Priority 3 Areas – (start no earlier than 6:00 a.m. and complete by 9:00 a.m. of same day)

1. Ledges Shelter: 701 Truxell Rd, Boston Township Clear 1820' x 20' asphalt roadway; 3-section parking lot, 426' x 60' each; 510' x 5' asphalt walkway; clear access to door on east side of building; clear access to both restroom doors;

clear access to three trash containers; keep access gate(s) clear of snow and ensure 2-lane roadway access.

2. Octagon Shelter: 801 Truxell Rd, Boston Township

Clear 28’ x 3160' two-lane asphalt roadway and 2-section asphalt parking lot – DO NOT

CLEAR MIDDLE 2 LOTS - ; 18’ x 36' ADA-accessible parking area; 3’ x 145' asphalt walkway;

clear approximately 25' x 30' concrete pad access to restrooms; clear access to 2 trash containers; keep access gate(s) clear of snow and ensure 2-lane roadway access.

3. Virginia Kendall Lake: 1000 Truxell Rd, Boston Township

Clear 265' x 20' asphalt roadway; 400' x 13' asphalt roadway; 400' x 50' asphalt parking lot;

395' x 20' asphalt roadway and 250' x 236' asphalt parking lot. 340' x 8' asphalt walkway to shelter restrooms; 2 concrete stairways and landings; clear access to one trash container by restrooms; keep access gate(s) and 3’ entrance to cross country ski trail clear of snow.

4. Pine Hollow Parking Lot 5965 Quick Rd, Boston Township Clear 1,054' x 70' parking lot; two 40' x 20' entrances; 130' x 5' walkways to restrooms; clear access to 4 trash containers at lot perimeter; maintain access to both ends of Gentrac generator (west side of lot). Surfaces are asphalt.

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Priority 3 Areas Continued – (start no earlier than 6:00 a.m. and complete by 9:00 a.m. of same day)

5. Ira Trailhead 3801 Riverview Rd (north of Ira Rd), Cuy Falls Clear 544' x 22' driveway; 117' x 20' parking area; 207' x 20' parking area; 80' x 20' parking area; 84' x 20' parking area; 100' x 6' bus parking area; width at entrance is 80'; clear access to 2 trash containers; clear access to vault toilet and around kiosk. Driveway / parking surfaces are asphalt.

6. Hunt Farm Trailhead 2054 Bolanz Road, Cuyahoga Falls Clear 100' x 60' parking lot; 60' x 24' entrance driveway (entrance at road is 50' wide); 380' x 5' to 8' wide walkway to house and restroom building; clear around kiosk and bench by parking lot; clear access to 2 trash containers. Surfaces are asphalt.

7. Botzum Trailhead (north half) 2912 Riverview Rd, Akron

Clear the entrance road and north half of the parking lot to include: clear total of 845' x 24' of driveway; 60' x 18' parking area; 130' X 18' parking area; 110’ X 18' parking area; 90’ X 18' parking area; clear limestone gravel area(s) to and access to vault toilet, kiosk and trash can.

Driveway and parking lot surfaces are asphalt.

8. Everett Covered Bridge Parking Lot 2370 Everett Rd, Boston Twp

Clear 100' x 65' parking lot; 85' X 25' driveway; 50' X 3' path to 1 trash container and kiosk;

clear 4’ x 220’ path to vault toilet and 6 x 12’ concrete pad at vault toilet. Surfaces are gravel paths and parking lot is chip and seal.

9. Oak Hill Day Use Area 3901 Oak Hill Rd, Boston Township

Clear 2000' x 25' gravel roadway; 450' x 60' gravel parking area; clear access to vault toilet;

clear 6' x 2' path to 3 trash containers and ensure 2-lane roadway access.

10. Horseshoe Pond Parking Lot 2075 Major Road, Boston Township

Clear 150' x 20' driveway; 105' x 60' parking lot; 270' x 5' path; clear access to kiosk, trash container and vault toilet. Surfaces are asphalt.

11. Indigo Lake Parking Lot 4300 Riverview Rd, Boston Twp

Clear 70' X 70'parking lot; 180' X 15' driveway; clear access to 1 trash container; clear 6’ x 110’ path to vault toilet and 6’ x 12’ concrete pad at vault toilet. Surfaces are chip and seal.

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By Request (Contractor shall be on-site and working on selected locations within two hours of CO/COTR request)

1. Environ Ed Center (EEC) Drives and parking lots only 3675 Oak Hill Rd, Boston Twp Clear 4,505’ x 10' to 40' wide driveways; 102' x 18' parking area; 175’ x 50’ parking area with two islands; 32' x 18' parking area; 106’ x 18' parking area; 42’ x 18' parking area; 50’ x 18' parking area; 40’ x’40’ asphalt pad

2. Lavicka House: 2209 Everett Rd, Boston Township Clear 10' x 80' gravel driveway; 15' X 3' path to front steps; 2 wooden steps (5' X 1'); 4 x 5 wooden porch, clear access to door and 3 wooden steps (1’ x 5’ ea) on north side of house.

3. Hardy House 2167 Everett Rd, Boston Township Clear gravel driveway 186' x 12'; gravel driveway 36' x 11'; gravel parking area 30' x 25'; chip and seal walkway 30' x 3'; 3 steps (16" x 84" ea) by east entrance; clear access to door and 3 steps (1’ x 5’ ea) on west side of house.

4. Muar House: 4642 Riverview Rd, Boston Township Clear gravel driveway 100' x 12'; 30' x 18' gravel parking area; 20' x 4' chip and seal walkway;

2 steps (11" x 56" ea) and access to west entrance.

5. Chamberlain House: 2195 Everett Rd, Boston Township

Clear 72' x 8' gravel driveway; 74' x 3’ walk to doors on north side of house and porch.

6. Krimmer House: 2239 Everett Rd, Boston Township Clear gravel driveway 8’ x150’; 2’ x 30’ cement walk, 2’ x 6’ cement step; 6’ x 6’ cement pad at back door on north side of house.

7. Botzum Boarding Station 2928 Riverview Rd, Akron

Clear 8’ x 300’ crushed limestone path north from kiosk to Towpath Trail intersection and west to boarding platform station located on north end of Botzum Trailhead parking lot. Clear 10’ x 200’ crushed limestone boarding platform.

8. Botzum Trailhead (south parking lot) 2912 Riverview Rd, Akron

Clear southern half of the parking lot: 120’ x 10’ of drive, and 2 ea 60’ x 140’ sections of parking lot. Surfaces are asphalt.

9. Crowfoot Parking Lot 5365 Quick Rd, Boston Township

Clear 300' x 70' parking lot; 55' X 20' entrance; clear access to all trash containers at lot perimeter. Surfaces are asphalt.

10. Wetmore Parking Lot 4653 Wetmore Rd, Boston Twp

Clear 280' x l06' parking lot; clear 2 (ea) l20' x 25' driveways; clear access to vault toilet and trash container. Surfaces are chip and seal.

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11. Maplewood Picnic Area 4631 Akron-Peninsula Rd, Cuyahoga Falls Clear 68' x 32' parking area; clear access to trash containers. Surfaces are gravel.

By Request Continued – (Contractor shall be on-site and working on selected locations within two hours of CO/COTR request)

12. Valley Picnic Area 5530 Riverview Rd, Peninsula, (south of Major Rd)

Clear 62' x l4' driveway; 90' x 26' parking lot; clear access to trash container; keep access gate(s) clear of snow piles. Surfaces are gravel.

13. Tower Road Akron-Peninsula Road, Peninsula, (north of Brandywine Golf Course)

Clear 1500' x 10' gravel driveway. Keep building access routes clear.

14. Ledges (north/rear lot) 701 Truxell Road, Boston Township Clear 290' x 40' chip & seal parking lot; 355' x 20' chip & seal driveway; 60' x 10' chip & seal driveway; 160’ x 10' gravel driveway.

15. Everett Covered Bridge Access Road Corner of Wheatley & Everett Rds, Boston Twp

Clear 750' long x 18' chip & seal driveway. Do not confuse this access road with Everett Covered Bridge parking lot.

16. Armington Pond Parking Lot 4901 Quick Rd, Boston Township Clear 765' x 25' driveway; 120' x 20' parking area, Surfaces are gravel.

17. Howe Meadow 4040 Riverview Rd, Cuyahoga Falls Clear 720' x 10' driveway to barn; 150' x 20' parking area on curve by barn. Surfaces are gravel.

18. Sager/Stewart Store 4690 Riverview Rd, Boston Township Clear 10’ x 95’ gravel driveway; clear 2’ x 12’ path to door.

19. Cofta House 2966 Brush Rd, Richfield Township

Clear 10’ x 150’ grass and gravel drive; clear 3’ x 75’ path to door on south side of house.

20. Hunt Farm service road 2054 Bolanz Road, Cuyahoga Falls

Clear 10’ X 150’ gravel drive. Push snow to the right.

21. Little Meadows Parking Lot 5249 Quick Rd, Boston Township Clear 314' x 70' parking lot; 55' x 20' entrance; clear access to 1 trash container at SW corner of lot. Surfaces are asphalt.

22. Duffy House 4965 Quick Rd, Boston Township

Clear 280’ X 10’ driveway; clear 30’ X 30’ in front of garage door; clear 30’ X 3’ path from garage to backside door. Surfaces are gravel

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23. Northampton Parking Lot Riverview Rd, Cuyahoga Falls Will be constructed in Summer/Winter of 2024

Period of Performance

Base year - This service will begin on Nov 1, 2024 and end on Oct 31, 2025 Option year 1 - This service will begin on Nov 1, 2025 and end on Oct 31, 2026 Option year 2 - This service will begin on Nov 1, 2026 and end on Oct 31, 2027 Option year 3 - This service will begin on Nov 1, 2027 and end on Oct 31, 2028 Option year 4 - This service will begin on Nov 1, 2028 and end on Oct 31, 2029