Crosslake Garden

Added: Apr 19, 2016 5:36 pm Modified: Apr 26, 2016 1:40 pmTrack Changes The reason for this amendment is to clarify that the layout drawing of the garden is provided for informational purposes only.
The detail shown on the drawing for the butterfly garden was created as part of the initial design conceptualization and is NOT an accurate reflection of the work to be performed. The patio to be laid in the butterfly garden is a 12' diameter standard paver circle as specified in the scope of work. The only path indicated on the drawing leading into and out of the butterfly garden is to be excavated and edged in accordance with section 6(D) of the scope of work.
The path to be laid in accordance with section 6(D) of the contract includes the non-shaded path running from the "T" juncture leaving the building and headed to the left and around the outside edge of the "CSA Garden" and meeting up with the shaded path just above the butterfly garden as marked on the drawing. The estimated length of pathway as indicated in the scope reflects both the shaded and non-shaded paths shown on the drawing.

Cross Lake Recreation Area

1. SCOPE:
The work will consist of, creating an interpretive outdoor classroom area, removing existing soils to prep for a walkway, creating a paver circle in the Butterfly Garden, excavating soils from the remaining area, adding topsoil and hydroseeding. All work will be completed within the boundaries of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Cross Lake Recreation Area, located in Crosslake, MN.

2. PROJECT LOCATION:
The project site is located at 35507 County Road 66, Crosslake, MN 56442. The Cross Lake Recreation Area has a highly visited campground and day use area. The worksite is located in a small area between the office building and roadways. The tight workspace within this area should be taken into consideration when choosing what type of equipment will be able to be used to perform the work. Potential quoters are recommended to perform a site visit.

3. WORK SCHEDULE:
All work shall be completed by 30 June 2016.

4. SUBMITTALS
The Contractor shall submit the following as required. Receipt of submittals by the Government will not relieve the Contractor of responsibility to furnish materials or perform the work as required.

A. Certificate of Insurance:
The Contractor shall submit proof of insurance for Workman Compensation and Liability within 10 days after award and before any work can begin. All insurance shall be adequate to indemnify the Government from liability for injury to the Contractor's employees and damage to Government property.

B. Accident Prevention Plan (APP):
A written statement of intended work methods, procedures, equipment, and materials to be used, indicating how the Contractor will comply with all safety requirement, as listed in the contract. The APP shall be submitted no later than 7 days after contract award and the Corps will have 5 business days to review the APP.

5. CONTRACTOR AND GOVERNMENT APPROVED MATERIALS:
The Contractor will provide screened black dirt as topsoil and grass seed. Topsoil will be free from clay, roots, stones, brush, and other deleterious materials. Grass seed shall a no-mow or equivalent (fine fescue blend) sun/shade mix. The Lead Ranger will inspect and approve all materials prior to installation.

6. IMPLEMENTATION:
A. Notification of Government Point of Contact (POC)
The contractor shall inform the government POC prior to commencing work. The POC will be Corrine Hodapp, 651-290-5790, Corrine.k.hodapp@usace.army.mil

B. Paver Circle:
A 12' diameter standard paver circle (pattern) shall be built in the center of the Butterfly Garden. Brick pavers shall be visually similar in color spectrum (earth tones) and dimensions (+/- 0.5") to Borgert Products "Holland Stone" pavers in the "Minnesota River" colorway. Product shall be used with a flexible edging system and installed per manufacturers specifications. Paver selected shall be designed to withstand the seasonal extremes of the installation location.

C. Classroom area Flagstone Leaf Patio
A patio in the shape of a leaf shall be constructed per attached drawing, refer to attachment 1. The patio is approximately 290 SF in size, a 6" compacted base with ½" - ¾" sand for laying shall be used. It is important that the center of the leaf vein line present from the stem to center of leaf. The leaf vein shall have a wider seam to make it stand out. The patio shall span from the walkway on one side to the walkway on the other side, as shown in the drawing. Edge restraint shall be used and polymeric sand shall be used in the joints, installed per manufacturer's instructions. The patio shall be constructed from 2" thick sandstone flagstones that are Hickory/Light brown in color, with a maximum of 1" seam joints. Patio slope for drainage shall be 2%.

D. The complete walkway system through garden shall be excavated 5" deep and an edge restraint installed. This area is approximately 405 LF. Walkway material will be laid at a later date by different means than this contract.

E. Topsoil and seeding:
The Contractor is responsible for the removal of existing grass in the undeveloped areas to a depth of 2"-3". The area shall then be back-filled with screened black dirt to a depth of 3". The dirt shall be compacted so as to prevent erosion and minimize settling, and the finished height shall be level with adjacent terrain. The contractor shall hydroseed areas with No-Mow or equivalent (fine fescue blend) seeding mix.

7. RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE:
The contractor is responsible for all damages to persons and property resulting from performance of the contract work. The area currently has electric wiring and an irrigation system installed. There are several concrete pads and trees in the area as well as berms that have been planted. Prior to performing work each day, consideration shall be taken for wet or other unsatisfactory conditions that may damage turf and existing vegetation. Excess and waste material shall be removed and properly disposed of off-site.

Added: Apr 19, 2016 5:36 pm
Statement of Work
Outdoor Classroom and Landscaping of
Interpretive Gardens
Cross Lake Recreation Area

1. SCOPE:
The work will consist of, creating an interpretive outdoor classroom area, removing existing soils to prep for a walkway, creating a paver circle in the Butterfly Garden, excavating soils from the remaining area, adding topsoil and hydroseeding. All work will be completed within the boundaries of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Cross Lake Recreation Area, located in Crosslake, MN.

2. PROJECT LOCATION:
The project site is located at 35507 County Road 66, Crosslake, MN 56442. The Cross Lake Recreation Area has a highly visited campground and day use area. The worksite is located in a small area between the office building and roadways. The tight workspace within this area should be taken into consideration when choosing what type of equipment will be able to be used to perform the work. Potential quoters are recommended to perform a site visit.

3. WORK SCHEDULE:
All work shall be completed by 30 June 2016.

4. SUBMITTALS
The Contractor shall submit the following as required. Receipt of submittals by the Government will not relieve the Contractor of responsibility to furnish materials or perform the work as required.

A. Certificate of Insurance:
The Contractor shall submit proof of insurance for Workman Compensation and Liability within 10 days after award and before any work can begin. All insurance shall be adequate to indemnify the Government from liability for injury to the Contractor's employees and damage to Government property.

B. Accident Prevention Plan (APP):
A written statement of intended work methods, procedures, equipment, and materials to be used, indicating how the Contractor will comply with all safety requirement, as listed in the contract. The APP shall be submitted no later than 7 days after contract award and the Corps will have 5 business days to review the APP.

5. CONTRACTOR AND GOVERNMENT APPROVED MATERIALS:
The Contractor will provide screened black dirt as topsoil and grass seed. Topsoil will be free from clay, roots, stones, brush, and other deleterious materials. Grass seed shall a no-mow or equivalent (fine fescue blend) sun/shade mix. The Lead Ranger will inspect and approve all materials prior to installation.

6. IMPLEMENTATION:
A. Notification of Government Point of Contact (POC)
The contractor shall inform the government POC prior to commencing work. The POC will be Corrine Hodapp, 651-290-5790, Corrine.k.hodapp@usace.army.mil

B. Paver Circle:
A 12' diameter standard paver circle (pattern) shall be built in the center of the Butterfly Garden. Brick pavers shall be visually similar in color spectrum (earth tones) and dimensions (+/- 0.5") to Borgert Products "Holland Stone" pavers in the "Minnesota River" colorway. Product shall be used with a flexible edging system and installed per manufacturers specifications. Paver selected shall be designed to withstand the seasonal extremes of the installation location.

C. Classroom area Flagstone Leaf Patio
A patio in the shape of a leaf shall be constructed per attached drawing, refer to attachment 1. The patio is approximately 290 SF in size, a 6" compacted base with ½" - ¾" sand for laying shall be used. It is important that the center of the leaf vein line present from the stem to center of leaf. The leaf vein shall have a wider seam to make it stand out. The patio shall span from the walkway on one side to the walkway on the other side, as shown in the drawing. Edge restraint shall be used and polymeric sand shall be used in the joints, installed per manufacturer's instructions. The patio shall be constructed from 2" thick sandstone flagstones that are Hickory/Light brown in color, with a maximum of 1" seam joints. Patio slope for drainage shall be 2%.

D. The complete walkway system through garden shall be excavated 5" deep and an edge restraint installed. This area is approximately 405 LF. Walkway material will be laid at a later date by different means than this contract.

E. Topsoil and seeding:
The Contractor is responsible for the removal of existing grass in the undeveloped areas to a depth of 2"-3". The area shall then be back-filled with screened black dirt to a depth of 3". The dirt shall be compacted so as to prevent erosion and minimize settling, and the finished height shall be level with adjacent terrain. The contractor shall hydroseed areas with No-Mow or equivalent (fine fescue blend) seeding mix.

7. RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE:
The contractor is responsible for all damages to persons and property resulting from performance of the contract work. The area currently has electric wiring and an irrigation system installed. There are several concrete pads and trees in the area as well as berms that have been planted. Prior to performing work each day, consideration shall be taken for wet or other unsatisfactory conditions that may damage turf and existing vegetation. Excess and waste material shall be removed and properly disposed of off-site.