Attachment 1-C04-Statement of Work

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Statement of Work
Lone Cone Chinking
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests Norwood Road/Recreation

Project
Lone Cone Chinking Project
General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

This project is for removal and replacement of the chinking material on the building exterior. Contractor is required to prepare exterior log surface to ensure optimal adhesion.

2.0 Background

The Lone Cone Cabin is a rental facility in the summer months and an outfitter cabin in the winter months located on the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forest on the Norwood Ranger District. This is a log cabin built in the late 1940s. There are large gaps between the logs and holes from woodpeckers and other varmints, throughout the exterior of the cabin which has allowed rodents and insects to infest the cabin’s interior. It is unknown when the last time any chinking maintenance was done on this cabin, however, it is apparent that the Lone Cone Cabin is in dire need of this service and this should be scheduled on 15–20-year basis or when needed.
Location: Latitude 37°53'35.3"N, Longitude 108°09'31.1"W Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

- Contractor should prep building exterior by power washing or media blasting to remove old stain/paint and surface wrought. Clean all voids in the exterior (including upward facing checks 3/8” or greater). The exterior surface must be clean and free of all contaminants, including dust, dirt, loose wood fibers, and uncured oils. - The south wall specifically has 2 windowsills and sub-sills that can be vertically flush cut to remove the decayed portion.
- Chink all horizontal and vertical joints on the exterior structure of the cabin. Ensure chinking material makes full contact with logs for proper adhesion and to eliminate any air pockets or voids. - Fill with an appropriate chinking product or wood filler that is appropriate for each specific location. After the voids are filled, chink all log joints with a high-quality product. - Apply a heavy coat of borate wood preservative to protect against decay and carpenter bees, then apply a highquality exterior log stain, colored like the existing color.

4.0 Government Furnished

Contractor will need access to the Lone Cone Cabin, which is located about 25 miles southeast of Norwood, CO off County Road 49G. There are water (not potable) and electricity on site. Use of the cabin could be permitted