Attachment A Statement of Work

SPECIFICATIONS

SCOPE OF CONTRACT

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Supply & Install 1 Fire hydrant & valve in place of damaged existing hydrant per site visit.
Supply CA-7 stone around base & shoe for proper drainage of barrel after use.
Supply required pedestrian traffic control for above work being completed in public way.
Supply trench protection to comply with OSHA standards. Supply backfill in green area to match existing surrounding grades.

DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION

Description – Fire hydrant repair at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Equipment Requirements

Equipment shall be furnished on a fully operated basis, of modern design, and in good operating condition, with a competent qualified operator. Exhaust stacks on all engines, except those with exhaust-driven turbo-chargers, shall be equipped with spark arresters that will prevent the expulsion of sparks from the engine into the atmosphere. The Contractor shall furnish all fuel, supplies, repairs, and incidentals.

1. Inspection of Equipment

Equipment will be inspected at the time it is delivered to the job. Equipment that does not meet contract specifications may be rejected. Rejected equipment will be replaced or the deficiencies corrected within four (4) calendar days after notice of rejection. If the equipment cannot perform on site it may also be removed or replaced.
All contract heavy equipment and off-road equipment will be washed down by the contractor and will be inspected prior to entering Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie to ensure that all possible invasive plant species are removed from the equipment

2. Operator

The Contractor shall furnish a qualified, experienced and competent operator, capable of operating the equipment in terrain similar to that where the work is to be performed. The Government may require the replacement of an operator who is considered incompetent, careless, or otherwise objectionable. Operator shall wear OSHA approved safety gear while operating equipment

and comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (as amended).

B. Safety

The contractor and its employees and subcontractors shall comply with all State and local safety requirements and will be thoroughly familiar with the Forest Service Safety Code for work of this type. This code is available for review at the closest Forest Service office. Protective devices, including but not restricted to hard hats, shall be worn. All efforts shall be made to protect traffic. Contractors must avoid any remaining contaminated Army land in or near the