Cowpuncher Guard Station Water Tank Replacement

This project includes installing a new 1000 gallon water tank and associated piping as shown in the specifications and drawings.

The work includes removal and disposal of the existing steel water tank, installation of a new 1000 gallon water tank, installation of new pipelines to connect to the existing system.

Quantities associated with these options are identified in the Schedule of Items.
PROJECT LOCATION
 
A. The project is located in the Escalante Ranger District of the Dixie National Forest, Garfield County, Utah, in Section 35, T 32S, R 2 E. It is located approximately 19 miles N of Escalante, Utah. The project may be accessed from State Highway 12 and Forest Road 153.

SITE INFORMATION AND LIMITATIONS
A. 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. Contractor will provide all materials and labor necessary to protect streams, wet or dry, during construction activities. The Contractor will be required to submit a stream protection plan and receive approval from the COR, in writing, prior to the beginning of construction.
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/brush-guard assemblies will be required. The purpose is to reduce or eliminate the transportation of noxious weeds, which is required by Federal and State regulations.
1.4 TRAFFIC CONTROL AND CONSTRUCTION SIGNING
A. Not Applicable.
1.5 WORK CAMPS, STAGING AND STORAGE AREAS
A. 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 on site.
1.6 INSPECTION OF WORKSITE
A. 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.
1.7 START DATE
A. Fall 2016
1.8 CONTRACT TIME
A. Base Bid: 45 Calendar Days
B. Option A: 5 Calendar Days
C. Option B: 5 Calendar Days
D. Option C: 5 Calendar Days
1.9 SPECIFICATIONS
A. The drawings and specifications for the water storage tank are for a fiberglass tank. Proposals for other non-corrosive materials such as stainless steel will be considered.
B. The following specifications are attached. 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.

Section 011250 - Measurement And Payment
Section 011900 - Mobilization
Section 013300 - Submittal Procedures
Section 014100 - Quality Control
Section 023701 - Sediment And Erosion Control Measures
Section 024100 - Waste Material Disposal
Section 024102 - Removal And Disposal Of Structures And Obstructions
Section 033020 - Concrete From Packaged Dry Mix for Minor Structures
Section 133402 - Utility Boxes
Section 221100 - Water Distribution Systems
Section 221102 - Curb Valves And Boxes
Section 221103 - Plumbing Apurtenances
Section 221200 - Underground Water Storage Tank
Section 311000 - Clearing And Grubbing
Section 312000 - Earthwork