Statement of Work GAOA 4FO SMCG Trail Renovation.docx

Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

0417 GAOA 4FO SMVG Trail Renovation

SCOPE OF CONTRACT

This project includes construction of an asphalt trail connecting the upper visitor center to the lower Acastus Trail and replacement of 36” cmp.

Earthwork item includes clearing and grubbing, removing asphalt, excavation and embankment. Remove and conserve existing trail material. Grade and prepare native subbase. Existing trail material is to be conserved and used for shouldering and subgrade of resting pads. Shoulder trail slopes at 1:10 (max) with existing compacted trail material. It is the intention that all existing aggregate materials will remain onsite.

Aggregate base shall be 4” depth below asphalt. Asphalt trail shall have 6’ width, 3” depth and 2% cross slope (max).

Aggregate base, asphalt and concrete testing per FP-24.

Resting pads shall be asphalt with 4’ width, 6’ length, 3” depth and 2% cross slope (max) in all directions. Resting pads aggregate base shall be compacted with water.

Concrete curb shall be NDOT Type 5. Spillway to culvert inlet is inclusive to curb. Concrete curb may be placed on compacted aggregate base. Native subbase shall be compacted with water. The grade will be inspected for soft spots and accepted before concrete placement. Backfill to top of curb with native material.

Corrugated metal pipe item includes submitting a proposed pipe plot for placement of 36” culvert. Design for minimum 5% drop. Removal of existing culvert, inlet stacked rock and outlet riprap are inclusive to new culvert placement.

All work to extend asphalt trail and shoulders is inclusive to the option items.

PROJECT LOCATION

The project is located in the Spring Mountain National Recreation Area of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Clark County, Nevada, in Section 21, T19S, R57E. It is located approximately 20 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada at the Spring Mountain Visitor Gateway (SMVG), accessed from State Highway 157. The trail is located behind the SMVG.

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:

1. Construction sites will be closed to the public during construction. The Forest Service will issue a closure order to the public. The Contractor will be responsible for signing and limiting public access. The contractor can access the work site from lower wash or from employee parking area. Protect existing sidewalks and structures.

2. All construction equipment shall be pressure washed before entering National Forest System lands. 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/brushguard assemblies will be required. The purpose is to reduce or eliminate the transportation of noxious weeds, which is required by Federal and State regulations.

3. Water is available at the site for construction purposes. Utilities are not available at the site for construction purposes. The Contractor will be responsible for coordinating the installation of temporary power for the site and the cost for the service.

4. Toilet facilities are available at the site.

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 Schedule of Items.

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) on site.

No overnight camping will be allowed on site.

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 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.

START DATE

Summer 2026

CONTRACT TIME

Base Bid: 120 Calendar Days from issuance of NTP

SPECIFICATIONS

Some sections in the schedule of items refer to other sections not listed and are subsidiary to or are included in payment for other pay items in this contract. These items are considered incidental, and no additional compensation will be made.

FP-24, Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects The following specifications are referenced. Some sections in the schedule of items refer to other sections not listed and are subsidiary to, or are included in payment for other pay items in this contract. These items are considered incidental and no additional compensation will be made.

Referenced Specifications Section 109 – Measurement and Payment Section 151 - Mobilization Section 152 – Construction Survey and Staking Section 153 – Contractor Quality Control Section 157 – Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Section 201 – Clearing and Grubbing Section 203 – Removal of Structures and Obstructions Section 204 – Excavation and Embankment Section 301 – Untreated Aggregate Courses Section 403 – Asphalt Concrete Section 602 – Culverts and Drains Section 609 – Curb and Gutter`

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