Attachment 2: Statement of Work

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Statement of Work (SOW)
GAOA Brainard Lake Recreation Area (BLRA) Deferred Maintenance – Recreation Site Improvements - Niwot Trailhead
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests & Pawnee National Grassland Boulder Ranger District – Ward, Colorado
Prepared 5/08/2026

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1.0Background PAGEREF _Toc235088979 \h 3
2.0Scope of Work PAGEREF _Toc235088980 \h 3
Contractor Requirements PAGEREF _Toc235088981 \h 4
3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks PAGEREF _Toc235088982 \h 4

4.0 Location PAGEREF _Toc235088983 \h 4

Appendix A – Project Site Locations Map PAGEREF _Toc235088984 \h 5 Appendix B – Project Site Photos PAGEREF _Toc235088985 \h 6

Project
Brainard Lake Recreation Area (BLRA) Deferred Maintenance – Recreation Site Improvements Project – Niwot Trailhead General Information
Background
Brainard Lake Recreation Area (BLRA) is a unique set of developed recreation sites that are nestled up next to the Indian Peak Wilderness Area on the Boulder Ranger District near Ward, Colorado. This project covers one of these recreation sites, Niwot Trailhead. This area is a heavily utilized recreation area for the winter and summer months. There are a lot of recreation opportunities within this area, and it sees approximately one-quarter of a million visitors annually. During the summer months this entire area is filled to capacity on weekends. Hiking, fishing, picnicking, and scenic driving are all common recreation activities present at these sites.

Scope of Work

The proposed project’s goal is to reduce the deferred maintenance at the Niwot Picnic Trailhead, an important and very high use recreation site near Ward, Colorado in the BLRA. The project will reduce deferred maintenance and improved site accessibly. Work shall include but is not limited to: Demolishing and removing the existing timber parking barriers and retaining walls Constructing timber steps
Constructing rock retaining walls
Constructing accessible compacted aggregate trails
Renovating existing historic picnic sites
Constructing new picnic sites
Revegetation of disturbed areas

Work Hours: No work shall happen on weekends or Federally recognized Holidays. Work shall be allowed during daylight hours.

Project Site Requirements:
Recreation site will remain open to the public during construction. Contractor shall install and maintain suitable barriers to ensure the protection of the public, employees, and facilities. All signs shall meet MUTCD standards.