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Statement of Work John H. Kerr Reservoir

Stump Removal and Landscaping Dike

1. Summary of Work The work area (designated in white on maps) is located at John H. Kerr Dam/Dikes, Boydton, Virginia. Services to be provided under this contract shall include all equipment, labor, supervision, and materials. Contractor will remove all stumps, trees, roots and debris from the existing gravel road at the toe of the dike to the forested area and to the existing piezometers and weirs in all bare areas using a bulldozer and root rake, track hoe or equivalent machinery. Once all stumps, trees, roots and debris are removed, the land will be graded smooth to bare soil. Grass seed, fertilizer, lime will be broadcast over entire bare area and straw/straw blankets will be placed on all bare soil that has been seeded. Drainage ditches on the existing gravel road and within the work area will be reworked to allow water to flow away from the area. Stone/check dams will be added in the ditches to slow water flow. Work area is approximately 45 acres.

Removal of Existing Stumps, Trees, Roots and Debris (Brush): The Contractor shall remove and pile all trees, stumps; roots and debris (brush) in an authorized location (see maps below Appendix 1). There is an existing road access to both areas designated for piling brush materials. Piles will be stacked in the middle of the fields and piled as high as the track hoe will allow.

Work area with stumps/trees is from the existing gravel road to the forested area and thru the middle of the planted trees to the wood line where piezometers and weirs are located. All stumps within the work area will be dug/pushed up with a bulldozer, track hoe or equivalent machinery and removed. The stumps, trees, roots and debris (brush) will have to be hauled to the authorized location approximately a ½ mile from the project. There are approximately 25 trees and stumps that will be removed from the Liberty Hill Trail parking lot to the concrete dam. The trees to remove are 50’ off the toe of the dike to the existing power line. If contractor wants to keep the trees for firewood, they can remove them off Government property at no cost to the Government.

Grading: The Contractor shall grade all soil to a smooth/level surface to allow lawnmowers to cut grass once stumps are removed and lawn created. All existing drainage ditches on the side of the gravel road and within the work area will be re-graded to allow water to flow freely out of road and work area into the forested area. Some ditches area deep and will need rock either lining the ditch or some rock check dams installed to slow water flow. The existing road will have a “crown” meaning higher in the middle than on the sides, allowing drainage on each side of the road. The ditches will be a minimum in size with a 2 foot top width, 1 foot depth and parabolic in shape.

Rock: The contractor will install black polypropylene woven stabilization fabric under the proposed rock in drainage ditches and staple fabric to ground. Rock (3 inches stone on roadsides, EC1 stone) will then be installed in the ditches or on the side of the road to slow the water flow by either lining the ditch or creating check dams. Rock check dams should not exceed 3 feet in height.

The top width should be a minimum of 3 feet EC2 straw matting will be placed/stapled to ground in the ditches where grass seed will be planted in the stump area. See Appendix 2 for rock check dam specifications.

Seed and Straw: The contractor will broadcast a minimum of 10 tons of 18-24-12 fertilizer and a minimum of 12 tons of pelletized lime on all work area. A minimum of 50 lbs. of grass seed (tall fescue) per acre will then be broadcast over all bare soil in the work area and seed will be punched/packed in the ground with a drum spike aerator or cultipacker-smoothing wheel. All seed will be covered with a thin layer of straw. On steep areas (beside drainage ditches), straw mats will be required to prevent soil from eroding. Straw mats require stapling to ground every eighteen inches to hold matting in place. Ditches thru the work area that do not require rock will be seeded.

Estimated Quantities:

EC1 Stone: ~20 tons #3 Stone: ~120 tons Grass Seed: ~4840 lbs.

Staples ~58 boxes Straw: ~586 bales Fertilizer: ~10 tons

Lime: ~12 tons E2 Straw mating: ~580 7.5 x 120 rolls

Note: Estimated amounts are an approximate total and not an exact quantity. Due to the complexity of the job, the Contractor is urged to do a pre-bid visit to determine the exact quantities.

2. Objective of Work The purpose of this contract is to rework drainage on road, add stone to road, remove stumps, remove trees and create a smooth lawn area that can be mowed with lawnmowers. Appendix 1 (below) shows locations.

3. Period of Performance All work shall be completed by April 1, 2019. Work shall be scheduled between 7:00AM and 4:30PM Monday through Friday excluding Federal Holidays. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) shall approve any work performed outside this timeframe.

4. Work Requirements All materials (trees, stumps, roots, debris, etc.) shall be removed and piled/stacked in an authorized location. The pile will be stacked as high as possible in the middle of the open field. The Contractor shall be responsible for protecting Government property and undisturbed land not intended for modification from damage. The Contractor shall be responsible for removing all trash, debris, and excess materials upon job completion.

5. Safety Requirements.

All work will be performed in compliance with the current version of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers safety regulations (EM- 385-1-1) and all OSHA requirements. The following is a link to EM-385-1-1:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf?ver=2015-04-09-142531-467

6. Public Safety The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding the work site at all times. The Contractor shall provide adequate signing and barricades and take necessary safety measures to protect the public and Government employees during all construction operations.

At the end of each workday, the Contractor shall ensure all equipment and gates are locked and secure, and the worksite does not pose any potential hazards to the general public.

7. Protection of Dike, Piezometer, Weirs, Manholes, Etc.

The Contractor shall contact the COR if any water seepage occurs while removing stumps or if any of the weirs or piezometers are damaged during this project. Contractor will be responsible for fixing weirs and piezometers if damaged at no cost to the Government.

8. Storage of Equipment and Materials The Contractor can store materials and equipment on site. However, the Government is not responsible for any theft, vandalism, or damage.

9. Site Visit A site visit is not mandatory but highly recommended. It is the Contractors’ responsibility to utilize this opportunity to note the location of the work; conditions, security, safety, equipment, facilities, and any other factors, which may affect the work or costs to perform the work. To schedule a site visit please contact Shannon Crews, see contact information below. All site visits must be scheduled prior to proposal.

Name: Shannon Crews Address: John H. Kerr Reservoir Visitors Assistance Center 1930 Mays Chapel Road Boydton, VA Telephone: 434-738-6143 ext. 6155

10. Contractor Qualifications:

The Contractor must have a Class A, B or C license and have past experience in road work/excavation and must have a crew that is qualified to perform this work within the performance period. A copy of the license and documentation experience must be submitted.

11. Liability and Release of Claim The Government shall not be liable for any damage, loss, or destruction of real or personal property of the Contractor or of employees of the Contractor, or of any individual, partnership or corporation, which results from the operation of or accident to their equipment. The Contractor shall agree to hold and save the Government, its officers, agents, and employees free from all liability from any or all injury, death, loss, damage, or destruction of personnel and/or property caused by or in connection with services required by this contract.

12. Correction of Unsatisfactory Work If the performance of work is found to be unsatisfactory, the Contractor will be liable for all costs in connection with correcting such errors where the errors are deemed by the Contracting Officer to be the result of careless or incompetent performance by the Contractor’s personnel. Any re-mobilization costs will be the responsibility of the Contractor.

13. Pre-work Conference A pre-work conference will be scheduled on a mutually convenient date and place prior to commencement of work in order to discuss the above provisions.

14. Antiterrorism/Operations Security Requirements (AT/OPSEC) The Contractor will be required to adhere to the following conditions:

Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. All contractor and all associated sub‐contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

For contractors who do not require CAC, but require access to a DOD facility or installation. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05 / AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative, as NCIC and TSDB are available), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

Will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas.

All contract employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance or access privileges, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas."

Pre‐screen candidates by using E‐Verify Program. The Contractor must pre‐screen Candidates using the E‐verify Program (http://www.dhs.gov/E‐Verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to ensure the correct information is entered into the E‐verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible candidates must be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award.

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Appendix 1

Appendix 2