Castle Creek Bridge Repair

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This contract is for urgently needed repairs to address scouring of the stream channel that is compromising the Castle Creek bridge's abutments and overall safety. The primary goal is to stabilize the scour and protect the abutments from continued scour.

• Provide rip rap class rock to stabilize the scour and fill in the scar.

• Work in a stream and simultaneously under a bridge.

• Excavation and stabilization of the embankment.

• Preservation of remaining structures of grouted rip rap.

• Furnish all equipment, labor, materials, services, and permits.

• Cleanup and removal of debris to a permitted disposal facility.

• The end result will be to reduce scour and protect abutments.

• Work must be done in full compliance with all applicable terms, specifications, drawings, and provisions.

• Erosion and sediment control measures must be in place and functioning.

• Vegetation in the work area must be removed.

• No damage to forest service resources or assets.

• Contract time is 30 days from the "Notice to Proceed".

• Expected construction period: Early summer 2026.

• Project Location: Castle Creek Road, Castella, CA 96017 (Latitude: 41°10'1.48"N, Longitude: 122°25'55.83"W).

• Work hours are limited to non-holiday weekdays, Monday – Friday, 0700 – 1800.

• Work site must be clear by noon the Friday before a Monday holiday.

• Restrictions apply during fire season and when adverse weather or archaeological artifacts are present.

• Contractor is responsible for security of tools and equipment.

• All excavated dirt and trash must be removed and properly disposed of off National Forest Land.

• Sediment control devices (e.g., straw wattles) must be installed and approved before excavation begins.

• Government trash facilities cannot be used without COR approval.

• Contractor may utilize Forest Service Roads but is responsible for any damage.

• Housing is not provided; camping on US Forest Service land is not permitted.

• Required submittals include: Traffic Control Plan, Hazardous Spill Plan, Quality Control Plan, Safety Plan, and Material Source Documentation.

• Contractor must possess and maintain all professional licenses.

• Contractor is responsible for restrooms, water, and electricity.

• All equipment must arrive on site washed and free of visible soil, debris, and organic matter, and will be inspected and approved prior to unloading.

• Contractor travel expenses are incidental and covered within Mobilization; no reimbursement from Forest Service.

• A qualified on-site representative must be designated.

• Only authorized contractor personnel are permitted on the project site.

Amendment / Modification

This document details numerous modifications to the "Castle Creek Bridge Repair" project specifications. Key changes include:

• Preface: Modified to adopt FP-14 for construction of National Forest System Roads.
• Terms, Format, and Definitions (Section 101): Updates include deleting references to TAR, adding acronyms (AGAR, AFPA, FSAR, MSHA, NESC, WCLIB) and miscellaneous unit abbreviations (MP, ppm, STA), and revising definitions for Bid Schedule, Bridge, Contractor, Culvert, Drawings, Notice to Proceed, Right-of-Way, and Solicitation. New definitions for "Adjustment in Contract Price," "Change," "Forest Service," "Neat Line," "Pioneer Road," "Purchaser," "Protected Streamcourse," "Road Order," "Shop Drawings," and "Utilization Standards" have been added.
• Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract (Section 102): Section 102 is deleted entirely.
• Scope of Work (Section 103): Subsections 103.02, 103.03, 103.04, and 103.05 are deleted.
• Control of Work (Section 104): Subsections 104.01, 104.02, and 104.04 are deleted. New text is added to Subsection 104.06 regarding contractor use of roads.
• Acceptance of Work (Section 106): Subsection 106.01 is replaced with new text regarding conformity with contract requirements, including FAR Clause 52.246-12. Subsection 106.02 is replaced with new text regarding visual inspection.
• Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public (Section 107): Subsection 107.05 is deleted.
• Prosecution and Progress (Section 108): Section 108 is deleted entirely.
• Measurement and Payment (Section 109): Subsections 109.06, 109.07, 109.08, and 109.09 are deleted. A sentence is added to Subsection 109.02(b) regarding contract quantity adjustments.
• Schedules for Construction Contracts (Section 155): Section 155 is deleted entirely.
• Public Traffic (Section 156): Section 156 is deleted and replaced with new specifications for Public Traffic, including descriptions, materials, construction requirements, temporary traffic control, temporary closures, acceptance, and measurement and payment.
• Clearing and Grubbing (Section 201): Subsection 201.04(d) is replaced, and a new paragraph is added to Subsection 201.04. The first sentence of Subsection 201.06 is replaced.
• Earthwork Geotextiles (Section 207): The third sentence of Subsection 207.04 is replaced.
• Structure Excavation and Backfill for Selected Major Structures (Section 208): New text is added to Subsection 208.07 regarding dewatering.

This document significantly modifies Sections 101, 102, 103, 104, 106, 107, 108, 109, 155, 156, 201, 207, and 208 of the original specifications.

Bidders should review all modified sections carefully as they impact the scope of work, definitions, contract administration, and specific construction requirements. The deletion of entire sections (e.g., 102, 108, 155) and the replacement of others (e.g., 106, 156) indicate substantial changes to the project requirements.

Other / Unclassified

This document, titled "Contract Administration Data," outlines critical administrative and contractual requirements for vendors performing work under a USDA contract. It details procedures for invoicing, payment, contract modifications, and communication protocols.

• Invoicing and Payments: All invoices must be submitted through the U.S. Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Vendors must register and establish an account with IPP prior to commencing work. Itemized invoices require specific details including contractor name/address, contract/PO numbers, invoice number, description of services, and date of completion.
• Contract Administration: Only the Contracting Officer (CO) can approve changes to contract requirements. Unauthorized instructions from government personnel other than the CO or their authorized representative will not be accepted. A Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) will be designated.
• Key Personnel: The contractor must assign a Project Manager, Project Superintendent, Quality Control Manager, Project Safety Manager, After-Hours Emergency Contact, and a Signature Authority for Contract Modifications.
• Site Management: Contractors are responsible for utility services (water, electricity, restrooms) and must ensure adequate telephone/wireless access. On-site superintendence is required, with a designated representative fluent in English.
• Loss, Damage, or Destruction: The government is generally not liable for loss or damage to contractor-furnished equipment, except for negligence by government employees. The contractor is responsible for damage caused by their operations.
• Environmental and Safety: Requirements include adherence to a Spill Plan if applicable, site security measures, proper handling of materials, and control of erosion, sedimentation, and pollution. Use of lead-based paint is prohibited.
• Insurance: Specific insurance coverage is mandated, including Workers Compensation/Employer's Liability, General Liability, Automobile Liability, and potentially Aircraft Public and Passenger Liability, with minimum coverage amounts specified.
• Differing Site Conditions: Contractors must promptly notify the CO of any unexpected subsurface or latent conditions.
• Material and Workmanship: All materials must be new and of suitable grade, and work must be performed skillfully. The contractor is responsible for correcting defective workmanship.
• Protection of Existing Assets: Contractors must preserve and protect existing vegetation, structures, equipment, and utilities, and are liable for any damage caused by their failure to do so.
• Emergency Response: Contractors are responsible for fires started by their operations and associated suppression costs and damages.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Request for Information (RFI) Form related to the Castle Creek Bridge Repair solicitation (127EAW26Q0039) for the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. It is designed for potential bidders to submit written questions to the Contracting Officer.

• Submission Method: All RFIs must be submitted in writing via email to Tanya.Torres@usda.gov using an editable version of this form. Telephone requests will not be accepted.
• Inquiry Identification: Each set of inquiries should be identified in numerical sequence (RFI #1, RFI #2, etc.).
• Question Categories: Bidders can indicate if their questions pertain to the solicitation/evaluation factors or the statement of work/technical data.
• Required Information: The form requires the Company Name and Offeror, the name of the person submitting the question, the Date of Inquiry, and a Phone Number.

This form is crucial for bidders to ask clarifying questions about the solicitation or the statement of work. The government will respond to RFIs as necessary through amendments posted on SAM.gov. Properly submitting questions via this form ensures they are received and addressed by the Contracting Officer.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for the Castle Creek Bridge Repair project located in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, California. The government is procuring repair services to address stream-channel scouring that is undermining the bridge abutments and threatening structural safety. The estimated magnitude of the construction project is between $100,000 and $250,000.

• Placing specified riprap to stabilize the area.

• Excavating and reinforcing the embankment under and around the bridge.

• Preserving existing grouted structures to prevent further scour.

• Detailed work requirements are further outlined in Attachment 2, Statement of Work.

• Award Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Commence work within 10 calendar days after notice to proceed; complete work within 30 calendar days after notice to proceed.

• Quote Submission Deadline: July 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM Pacific Time, via email to Tanya.Torres@usda.gov.

• Requests for Information (RFIs) Deadline: June 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM Pacific Time, via email to Tanya.Torres@usda.gov.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government, based on Technical Approach, Past Performance, and Price. Award will not necessarily be made to the lowest-priced offeror.

• Offer Acceptance Period: 60 calendar days from the quote due date.

• This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) Code is 237310 – Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction, with a small business size standard of $45M.

• An organized site visit will not be held; contractors are responsible for their own site inspection and transportation.

• All required documents must be submitted as four separate files (SF1442, Attachment 3 Schedule of Items, Technical Approach/Past Performance, and Bid Guarantee if applicable) in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.

• Offerors must have an active entity registration at SAM.gov.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "C04 - 3 - Schedule of Items.docx", is a pricing sheet or schedule of items required for the opportunity. Bidders must use this document to provide their pricing for all listed items.

• ITEM NO.: Unique identifier for each line item.

• DESCRIPTION: Details of the item, including specific requirements (e.g., "Clearing and grubbing, disposal method ").

• PAY UNIT: The unit of measure for payment (e.g., Lump Sum, Square Yard, Cubic Yard, Ton).

• EST. QTY.: Estimated quantity for each item.

• UNIT PRICE: Field for bidders to enter their price per unit.

• TOTAL PRICE: Field for bidders to calculate the total price for each item.

• Quantities are estimates: Contractors must field verify quantities to meet all requirements of the drawings, Statement of Work, and Specifications.

• Pricing for all items: Offerors must provide pricing for all listed items to be considered for award.

• Bid Bond/Guarantee: Required for proposals exceeding $150,000.00, in accordance with FAR 52.228-1.

• Bond Premiums: Payment for bond premiums is included in the contract price and not in addition to it.

• Company Information: Bidders must complete the provided table with their company name, address, UEI Number, Point of Contact (POC) details, Email, and Tax ID.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the estimated scope of work and to prepare their pricing proposal. Failure to provide pricing for all items or to complete the company information section may result in the proposal not being considered for award. Bidders must also be aware of the bid bond requirement for proposals over $150,000.00.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a General Decision (CA20260007) from the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, dated May 18, 2026. It outlines prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction trades within California. The decision covers multiple counties and specifies rates for different types of construction, including Building, Heavy, and Highway projects.

This document is crucial for any bidder on a federal or federally-assisted construction project in California that is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act or related acts. It provides the legally mandated minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to laborers and mechanics employed on the project. Bidders must consult this document to accurately calculate labor costs for their proposals and ensure compliance with federal labor laws. Failure to adhere to these wage rates can result in penalties and debarment.

Key trades covered include, but are not limited to:

• Asbestos Workers/Insulators
• Asbestos Removal Workers/Hazardous Material Handlers
• Boilermakers
• Bricklayers
• Carpenters (various specialties including Millwrights, Drywall Installers, Bridge Builders)
• Divers (various specialties)
• Electricians (various specialties including Sound & Communications)
• Ironworkers
• Laborers (various specialties including Construction Craft Laborers, Traffic Control, Tunnel & Shaft Laborers, Gardeners/Landscape Laborers, Wrecking, Gunite)
• Marble Masons/Finishers
• Painters (various specialties including Spray Painters, Drywall Finishers, Soft Floor Layers)
• Plasterers
• Plumbers (various specialties)
• Roofers
• Sheet Metal Workers
• Sprinkler Fitters
• Terrazzo Workers/Finishers
• Truck Drivers (various classifications)
• Welders

This document also includes important notes regarding Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage), as well as information on how to appeal wage determinations.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the Fire Plan requirements for contractors operating within a designated contract area, focusing on fire prevention, suppression, and operational limitations during fire precautionary periods.

• Establishes responsibilities for fire prevention and suppression activities.

• Defines conditions under which contract activities will be curtailed or shut down.

• Specifies requirements for fire tools, equipment, and personnel.

• Details operational limitations based on Project Activity Levels (PAL).

• Contractor must comply with specific fire precautionary measures and maintain equipment in serviceable condition.

• Fire suppression equipment must meet minimum requirements and be readily accessible.

• Operational activities are restricted based on Project Activity Levels (PAL), with specific requirements for each level (A through E).

• The Fire Precautionary Period is from April 1 through December 1 annually.

• Operations are subject to conditions within the contract area.

• Contractor Responsibilities: Abide by the Fire Plan, prevent and extinguish fires, permit inspections, and designate a qualified fire supervisor.

• Forest Service Responsibilities: May conduct inspections but does not relieve the contractor of responsibility.

• Definitions: Key terms like Active Landing, Hot Saw, and Mechanical Operations are defined.

• Tools and Equipment: Specific requirements for fire tools (shovels, axes), fire extinguishers, spark arresters, power saws, and water tank trucks/trailers (including pump performance standards) are detailed. Compressed Air Foam Systems (CAFS) can be substituted under certain conditions.

• General Requirements: Compliance with State Law, obtaining permits for burning/welding, restrictions on smoking during fire season, and clearing of flammable materials around equipment and storage areas.

• Reporting Fires: Immediate notification to Forest Service is required upon discovery of any fire.

• Project Activity Levels (PAL): Operations are governed by a PAL system, with increasing restrictions from Level A to E. This includes requirements for fire patrols, equipment availability, and limitations on specific activities like felling, burning, and mechanical operations based on the daily predicted PAL.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains the "Index of Sheets" for the Castle Creek Bridge Repair project. It serves as a table of contents for the project's engineering drawings and related documentation.

• Sheet Titles: Lists all individual drawing sheets, including Cover Sheet, Vicinity Map, Estimate of Quantities, General Notes, Profile View, Plan View, and Photos.
• Sheet Numbers: Assigns a unique identifier to each sheet (e.g., G-01, D-02, F-01).
• Dates: Indicates the date of creation or revision for each sheet.

This index helps bidders quickly locate specific information within the project's technical documentation. It provides an overview of the scope and organization of the engineering plans, allowing potential contractors to identify the sections most relevant to their bid preparation and understanding of the project requirements.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a routine inspection report for the Castle Creek Bridge, located on Route 39N25 at Mile Point 5.84 in California. The inspection was conducted on March 3, 2026, by Todd Moxness and Chad Houchin. The bridge's overall condition is rated as 'Good'.

This report details significant structural issues, including severe scour around the abutments and a gap between the abutment walls/footing and the grouted riprap, indicating instability. There is also damage to the bridge railing due to a vehicle collision and minor hairline cracks in the abutments. The report highlights the need for immediate corrective actions to address scour and potential collapse. It also lists specific maintenance items such as replacing the damaged guardrail and restoring the channel with grouted riprap. This information is critical for any entity considering work on or around this bridge, as it outlines the current condition, identified deficiencies, and potential future repair or rehabilitation needs.