CCSA USDAFS MOD 1 SCOPE OF WORK WITH MARICOPA TRAIL SEGMENT 22.PDF

U.S. Forest Service
Tonto National Forest
Maricopa Trail Segment 22 Trail Construction
Mod 1 Scope of Work
Scope: Maricopa County proposes to contract trail construction on the Cave Creek
Ranger District for Segment 22 of the Maricopa Trail per Forest Service Challenge Cost
Share Agreement No. 15-CS-11031201-001 with Maricopa County, Arizona.
Project Location and Site: Cave Creek Ranger District
40202 N. Cave Creek Rd
Scottsdale, AZ, 85262
Background: The project consists of constructing a 15.5 mile trail using existing power
line maintenance roads, social trails and new trails. The breakdown is as follows:
Existing Power Line Maintenance Roads: 6.52 Miles
Existing (Social) Trails 1.70 Miles
New Trail 7.31 Miles
The project also includes the re-construction of an existing bridge whose deck was
destroyed by fire. The route is in the draft Environmental Assessment stage of the
NEPA process.
Standards: New trail construction will follow the Standard Specifications for
Construction of Trails and Trail Bridges on Forest Service Projects 2014.
 Trail construction
 Trail/Road rehabilitation
 Bridge rehabilitation
 Sign placement
 The trail location will be staked in the field prior to the start of construction.
Deliverables: The contractor shall deliver to the Forest Service and its partner:
 A sustainable trail that will only require light maintenance.
 A rehabilitated bridge
 Trail sign placement at ½ Mile intervals and at key intersections.
 Interpretive sign placement at the Bronco Trailhead and the Cave Creek Ranger
District.
Schedule: The contractor shall have 120 calendar days to complete the project, once
the “Notice to Proceed” has been issued.
Payment: Payment will be made on 30 day progress milestones by Maricopa County.
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