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JOB ORDER CONTRACTOR (JOC) CONTRACT
MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA
Parks & Recreation Trails JOC
Office of Procurement Services
Serial # 220008-JOC
Contract # 220008-JOC
C-70-_____________
Project # N/A
Parks and Recreation, Maricopa County Arizona
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Division 0 - Bidding & Contract Requirements
Section
Description
Number of Pages
00005
Table of Contents ..............................................................................................
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00500
Construction Contract ........................................................................................
4
00610
Payment Bond and Performance Bond ..............................................................
3
00700
General Conditions Table of Contents ..............................................................
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00700
General Conditions to the Construction Contract.............................................. 43
Exhibit A – Definitions to the General Conditions ...........................................
3
Exhibit B – Alternate Dispute Resolution .........................................................
5
Exhibit C – Legal Worker Certification ...........................................................
1
Exhibit D – Request for Proposal for Task Order .............................................
1
Exhibit E – Performance Bond and Payment Bond Forms ...............................
2
Exhibit F – SBE Reporting Document ..............................................................
1
Exhibit G – Request for Qualifications dated 1/16/21 ...................................... ___
Exhibit H – Statement of Qualifications dated 1/16/21 ..................................... ___
Exhibit I – Certificate of Insurance for Job Order Contract ..............................
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Exhibit J – General Requirements for the Job Order Contracts ........................
All of the exhibits above are incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein whether or not
physically attached to this contract.
NOTE: All references to “JOC” in this document are understood to mean the contractor JOC.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 00500
JOB ORDER CONTRACT
A.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This CONTRACT is entered into by and between the Owner and the Job Order Contractor
as Contract No. 220008-JOC, and shall be effective as of 4/26/2022.
B.
OWNER:
MARICOPA COUNTY
c/o Parks & Recreation Department
41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd
Morristown, Arizona 85342
C.
JOB ORDER CONTRACTOR:
Keean Ruane
American Conservation Experience
2900 N Fort Valley Road
Flagstaff, Arizona 86001
Office: (928)226-1549; E-Mail: kruane@usaconservation.org
D.
RECITALS:
The scope of work and specifications for a broad range of services will be identified in individual
Task Orders which will be issued by the Owner from time to time. See EXHIBIT D hereto.
NOW THEREFORE, intending to be legally bound and for valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which are acknowledged, the Owner and Job Order Contractor agree as follows:
E.
AGREEMENT:
Article I.
THE CONTRACT
1.1
The Task Order and other Contract Documents explained in Section 7.1 below and the
definitions which are contained Section 00700, Exhibit A, govern this Job Order Contract.
Article II.
THE WORK
2.1
The Job Order Contractor shall execute the entire Work described by each Task Order,
including work which is reasonably inferable and necessary to produce the results intended by
the Contract and the Task Order.
Article III.
CONTRACT TIME
3.1
The Job Order Contractor shall have access to the area of the Work effective from the date of
the Notice to Proceed for the assigned Task and shall achieve Substantial Completion and Final
Completion of the Work no later than the performance period specified in each Task Order
issued. The length of this Contract for services will be for a period of three (3) years with two
one-year options to extend the contract, but in no event will this Contract’s Term continue
longer than five (5) years from the date of the Contract. The term of this Contract shall not be
extended. All Work issued hereunder must be completed in full by the final expiration date of
this Contract. Extensions to this Contract for years 4 and 5 may only be made by an amendment
signed by both parties. A permission to complete a Task Order that extends into Year 4 or
Year 5 does not extend the Contract in its entirety for the additional year.
3.2
The Job Order Contractor shall achieve Substantial Completion of the Work (as defined in
Section 00700, Article 9.8 herein, and evidenced by a Certificate of Substantial Completion)
not later than as specified in each Task Order.
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3.3
The Job Order Contractor shall achieve (as defined in Section 00700, Article 9.9 herein, and
evidenced by a Certificate of Final Completion) no later than as specified in each Task Order.
Article IV.
CONTRACT SUM
4.1
The Owner shall pay the Job Order Contractor in current funds for the Job Order Contractor’s
performance of individual Task Orders in an aggregate amount not to exceed Five Hundred
Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($500,000.00) in total, and not to exceed One Million Dollars
($1,000,000.00) per Fiscal Year, which Fiscal Year shall be designated by the Owner as
beginning on July 1st and ending on June 30th of the next calendar year. The single maximum
value of a task issued shall not exceed $500,000.00. The Owner does not guarantee a minimum
Contract Sum under this Contract, and Job Order Contractor, in accepting this Contract, does
not expect a minimum Contract Sum. Payments will be made in accordance with the sum
negotiated for each specific Task Order.
Maricopa County, at its sole discretion, may require the Job Order Contractor to purchase from
a specified or designated County supplier (i.e. Home Depot) any and/or all available materials
applied or installed by the Job Order Contractor or its subcontractors for a Task Order. The
materials purchased by the Job Order Contractor(s), or its subcontractor(s), shall be purchased
by the Job Order Contractor(s), or its subcontractor’s, using their own funds and/or credit. Any
discounts offered to the JOC by the County’s material supplier shall be passed through to the
County without markup. The County is not a party to these transactions and any issue/disputes
shall be resolved without the involvement of the County.
4.2
FEE AND OVERHEAD CALCULATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION COSTS UP TO $250,000.00
Overhead must be all inclusive and include all “costs of doing business”. The County will not
pay separately for items such as, but not limited to warranty, project closeout, home office
expense, personal safety equipment, safety personnel, unless safety personnel is specifically
required for the Work being performed and approved by the Owner. The Job Order Contractor
agrees the overhead shall be no more than 8% and the fee shall be capped at 5%.
4.3
FEE AND OVERHEAD CALCULATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OVER $250,000.00
Overhead must be all inclusive and include all “costs of doing business”. The County will not
pay separately for items such as, but not limited to warranty, project closeout, home office
expense, personal safety equipment, safety personnel, unless safety personnel is specifically
required for the Work being performed and approved by the Owner. Overhead cost and
percentages in addition to Job Order Contractor fee(s) shall be negotiated between the Job
Order Contractor and the County for any projects exceeding $250,000.00.
Article V.
PROGRESS PAYMENTS
5.1
Progress payments will be made in accordance with Article 9 of the General Conditions to the
Job Order Contract.
Article VI.
FINAL PAYMENT
6.1
Final Payment will be made in accordance with Article 9 of the General Conditions to the Job
Order Contract.
Article VII.
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
7.1
The Contract consists of the following documents incorporated herein by this reference:
7.1.1
The Job Order Contract – Section 00500.
7.1.2
The General Conditions to the Job Order Contract – Section 00700.
7.1.3
Permits, Change Orders, Change Directives, amendments or modifications to the Contract.
7.1.4
Any and all documents issued during the procurement process for this Contract.
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7.1.5
Task Order documents including, but not limited to, Task Orders, associated plans and
specifications.
7.1.6
Any addenda to any issued Task Orders or other Contract documents.
7.1.7
Exhibits to Section 00700:
Exhibit A – Definitions to the General Conditions
Exhibit B – Alternate Dispute Resolution
Exhibit C – Legal Worker Certification
Exhibit D – Request for Proposal for Task Order
Exhibit E – Performance Bond and Payment Bond Forms
Exhibit F – SBE Reporting Document
Exhibit G – Request for Qualifications dated _____11-16-2021__
Exhibit H – Statement of Qualifications dated ____11-16-2021__
Exhibit I – Certificate of Insurance for Job Order Contract.
Exhibit J – General Requirements for the Job Order Contracts
All of the exhibits listed above are incorporated by reference as though fully set forth,
whether or not they are physically attached to this Contract.
7.1.8
All amendments to this Contract shall be in writing and approved/signed by both parties.
Maricopa County Office of Procurement Services shall be responsible for approving all
amendments for Maricopa County.
7.1.9
UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS:
When applicable and by entering into this Contract the Contractor agrees to comply with
all applicable provisions of Title 2, Subtitle A, Chapter II, PART 200—UNIFORM
ADMINISTRATIVE
REQUIREMENTS,
COST
PRINCIPLES,
AND
AUDIT
REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL AWARDS contained in Title 2 C.F.R. § 200 et seq.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day and date first
above written, in counterparts, each of which shall, without proof or accounting for the other counterparts,
be deemed an original contract.
Parks & Recreation Trails JOC
220008-JOC
Principal (Signature)
Date
______________________________
____________________________
Printed Name
Federal Tax Identification Number
_______________________________
___________________
Title
License Number
91226
Vendor Terms
NIGP Commodity Code (Advantage)
COUNTY OF MARICOPA, ARIZONA
RECOMMENDED BY:
ACCEPTED AND APPROVED:
________________________________________
Department Head
Date
Chairman, Board of Supervisors
Date
ATTEST:
________________________________________
Clerk of the Board
Date
LEGAL REVIEW
Approved as to form and within the powers and
authority granted under the laws of the State of
Arizona to Maricopa County.
By:
Deputy County Attorney
Date:
Trail Construction Fee Schedule
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No
Task
Description
Unit
Unit Fee
1 Light Trail Maintenance
24" Wide
Mile
* See note at bottom
2 Light Trail Maintenance
48" Wide
Mile
* See note at bottom
3 Heavy Trail Maintenance
24" Wide
Mile
* See note at bottom
4 Heavy Trail Maintenance
48" Wide
Mile
* See note at bottom
5
Rock Bar
Repair/Construction and
Rock Wall Construction
Ft
* See note at bottom
6 Trail Construction - Flat
Terrain 24" wide
Mile
* See note at bottom
7
Trail Construction -
Moderate Terrain 24"
wide
Mile
* See note at bottom
8 Trail Construction -
Rough Terrain 24" wide
Mile
* See note at bottom
9 Trail Construction - Flat
Terrain 48" wide
Mile
* See note at bottom
10
Trail Construction -
Moderate Terrain 48"
wide
Mile
* See note at bottom
11 Trail Construction -
Rough Terrain 48" wide
Mile
* See note at bottom
12 Gates
EA
No bid
Trail Construction Fee Schedule
[File]2021-01-21 ACE Submittal .xlsx
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13 Signage
Mile
* See note at bottom
14 Trail Obliteration
Ft
* See note at bottom
15 Meetings
Hour
No bid
16 Safety Rail
EA
No bid
17 Bridge Repair - Wood
Hour
No bid
18 Bridge Repair - Steel
Hour
No bid
19 Graffiti Removal
SF
No bid
20 Pipe Rail Fence
Construction
Ft
No bid
21 Trail Crew - Backcountry
- Six (6) person.
80 Hrs ($
14,700.00)
22 Trail Crew - Backcountry
- Eight (8) person.
80 Hrs ($
16,800.00)
23 Trail Crew - Front country
- Six (6) person.
80 Hrs ($
14,700.00)
Trail Construction Fee Schedule
[File]2021-01-21 ACE Submittal .xlsx
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24 Trail Crew - Front country
- Eight (8) person.
80 Hrs ($
16,800.00)
25 Equipment operator and
mini excavator
Daily rate for
trail work (Ten
hour day)
Day
($
1,286.50)
26 Decomposed granite
installation
Import, place
and compact
decomposed
Ft
No bid
27 Culverts (24")
Import, place
and compact
culvert on trail
Ft.
No bid
28 Contingency Fee (15%)
Contingency
for project that
exceeds
*See crew rates line 21-25. ACE will quote each job for amount of time required which will be agreed upon with Parks department
AMERICAN CONSERVATION EXPERIENCE
2900 N Fort Valley Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86001, USA
To Whom It May Concern,
ACE is pleased to submit our Request for Qualifications for the Parks and Recreation
Trails JOC, Contract # 220008-JOC. Throughout our 16 year history, ACE has designed,
constructed and maintained thousands of miles of trail across the continental United
States.
ACE staff possesses over one hundred years of collective experience in trail construction
and maintenance and applies a collaborative approach to all projects we undertake. The
needs of land managers, trail users and the natural environment are considered and
integrated in every step of the design process, and multiple opinions are solicited
throughout in order to achieve solutions that are amenable to everyone. ACE has a
record of completing projects on time and on budget, and we pride ourselves on
exceeding the expectations of our clients and partners.
As a youth development organization, ACE enables potential partners to engage with the
next generation of land stewards and invigorate future generations with an appreciation
for public lands and the importance of external recreation opportunities. This, combined
with our mechanical and technical capabilities, places ACE in a unique position to meet
the many needs of land managers at every level of the federal, state and local spectrum.
I look forward to the opportunity to develop a relationship with Maricopa County and am
excited by the prospect of working together to enhance the vitality of the County trail
system. Please contact me if you have any questions.
Regards,
Keean Ruane
Director, ACE Southwest
2900 N Fort Valley Rd
Flagstaff, AZ, 86001
(928) 864-8335
kruane@usaconservation.org
Phone: (928) 226-6960
●
www.usaconservation.org
●
Fax: (928) 226-1549
1) Prior Experience
a)
ACE averages 50-60 projects annually, with 40 - 45 of those being completed during the budget
year and the remaining projects rolling over into the following year. Project timelines range from
2 weeks to 6 months or more, depending on the nature of the work. The average cost for project
work within a single budget year is $80,000 - $100,000.
Tonto National Forest - LOST Trail - 2017/2018
b)Construction of 1.6 miles of brand new multi use trail with a budget of $108,800 . The work started on
11/1/2017 and was completed 1/31/2018.
In November 2017, ACE crews began work realigning a popular route that travels through the Arnett
Creek watershed. Horseback riders and hikers from all over come to recreate and enjoy the rare Arizona
shade and water offered by the riparian area. Prior to ACE crews beginning work, the existing trail system
was poorly developed and was often braided--posing confusing navigation to users. The trail realignment
sought to reduce user impacts and improve watershed and stream habitats.
c) ACE constructed a non-motorized, multi-use trail through complex, desert terrain near the town of
Superior. Frequent stone structures including retaining walls, steps and armored tread surface were
constructed from locally harvested material throughout the alignment, with crews using our hydraulic
rock breaker to flatten bedrock into safe trail tread.
d) The partner with the Tonto National Forest was the project designer and cost estimator for the project.
ACE conducted a site visit with the partner to review the alignment and access points for trail
construction. Due to the complex terrain, the partner understood that construction services would not
follow typical construction schedules. Using our participating agreement with the Forest Service, the
partner planned to provide the funding needed, based on ACE’s production rates on the project within a
defined end date for the project.
e) ACE closely tracked productivity on a bi-weekly basis. ACE also anticipated upcoming work to
estimate time needs for the crews in the field. ACE reported the recently completed trail measurables and
expected production to the partner on a bi-weekly basis to communicate progress and confirm with the
partner that schedules were on track.
f) ACE trail staff performed all tight flagging duties and sponsored routine field visits with project
partners. ACE deployed specialized equipment, including rock breakers and rigging equipment as needed
and determined by tight flagging prior to crews beginning a new section of trail to ensure efficient
progress.
g) The price was estimated using ACE’s historical production rates, with the understanding that terrain
challenges would affect and possibly alter output. The partner initially provided $75,000 for the work and
pursued other guaranteed funding to be added into the participating agreement to make sure no work
stoppages would occur.
h) The original estimate of $75,000 assumed additional funds were necessary for project completion.
Change orders were not required through the participating agreement, but constant communication was
required with the partner to ensure that their expectations were being met to receive additional funds.
Overall trail quality and consistent progress were key indicators for acceptable implementation.
i) Describe how acceptable construction quality was determined and achieved.
A popular area with equestrians, ‘pack and saddle’ trail standards, defined by the Forest Service were
adhered to throughout the project. Consistent 36” tread width, and stone structure specifications for safe
equestrian travel were required, and inspected, throughout the trail.
j) This project was completed within the original construction schedule.
k) The project utilized some of the ACE’s very experienced staff. The staff were able to set up a range of
rigging equipment that allowed crews to utilize rocks that were over 2,000 pounds to construct retaining
walls. The staff also set up high line systems that allowed the crew to ‘fly’ rocks from one side of the
canyon to the other to utilize in the construction of the structures required.
l) No subcontractors, vendors or material suppliers were involved in this project.
m) The primary partnership with the Tonto National Forest and Town of Superior was strengthened
throughout the projects using consistent communication, including progress updates and field visits to
ensure all stakeholders were up to date on the project. Our partners communicated with their stakeholders
throughout the project.
n) ACE has been successfully managing up to 100 AmeriCorps members at a single time since 2010.
ACE has established member support systems and employs four full time staff members as Member
Support Coordinators to guide leadership tracks, career development goals and successful completion
AmeriCorps terms of service.
o) Company Name: Tonto National Forest
Address: 7680 S Six Shooter Canyon Rd, Globe, AZ 85501
Phone Number: 928-402-6221
Fax Number: 928-402-6292
Person to Contact: Paul Burghard
Email Address: pburghard@fs.fed.us
Owner’s Bid # or Project #: 16-PA-11031200-024
Date of Completion: January 31, 2018
Time Savings Achieved: Multiple crews were deployed throughout the project timeline, allowing
ACE to construct tread and build rock structures within the defined project timeline. ACE trail staff
were deployed to troubleshoot challenges and plan for future work throughout the project.
Santa Fe National Forest - Cuba Ranger District - 2019/2020 Construction, 2021 Maintenance
b)Total budget amount is $303,251.00. Construction of 5.43 miles of new trail in 2019 and a further 0.4
miles of new trail was built in 2020. The project started on 5/1/2019-and is still ongoing. It was
determined that the use of a trail dozer on the work on the northern section could be heavily expedited,
and was used to construct 1.8 miles of trail. The dozer built 29 large rolling grade dips across the road bed
portion to maintain and adopt this section. Crews later came in and hand built the tread along this section.
After running along the old road-bed for another 1.75 miles, the slope started to increase, and it was
deemed impractical to continue implementing the dozer in our building process. A crew began building a
trail from the southern end of the alignment at Eureka Mesa. This section of trail gains roughly 1,000 feet
of elevation over 1.5 miles, and climbs from the high desert environment of Cuba to the mixed conifer on
the northern end. Using picks and shovels crews dug into the steep hillside to create a wide tread surface
at sustainable grades. During this 1.5 mile climb, a section dubbed the "Knife Edge Ridge" was left
unbuilt due to extremely steep cross-slopes. The cost estimates of building this section were outside of the
agreement's current budget. Instead the crew brushed a corridor on the "Knife Edge Ridge" to create a
passable route while funding was secured to create a sustainable trail up the side of the ridge.
c) ACE provided trail design, mechanized construction, hand construction and trail maintenance to this
project.
d) The trail design process provided information to inform the cost estimate. Milestone were determined
by the alignment, with the project broken up by hand or mechanized construction techniques.
e) ACE trail staff operated our trail dozer and was on site throughout this phase of the project. Trail staff
routinely inspected progress and quality while communicating with office personnel about upcoming
logistics and equipment needs.
f) The trail design team was also the project management and equipment operation, providing consistent
guidance and accountability throughout the project.
g) Established production rates and terrain evaluation were used to determine construction costs and
project timelines. ACE’s cost estimating relied on detailed knowledge of the site, travel times and the
seasonality of the timeline to determine true costs for the project.
h) Working within our Participating Agreement with the Santa Fe National Forest, the partnership
understood the complex project and coordinated funding for the project throughout the process. Savings
to the Project Owner were provided by deploying crews for a month at a time, allowing for 160 hours of
work time to occur before returning to our base in Flagstaff, AZ.
i) Type 1 and Type 2 trail specifications defined by the USFS were adhered to during the construction.
j) This series of projects was completed within the original schedule.
k) The key to building a high quality sustainable trail is starting with a well designed trail. ACE staff have
many years of experience at this and were able to design and flag the location of the trail. The crew were
then able to construct the high quality trail.
l) No subcontractors, vendors or material suppliers were involved in this project.
m) ACE primarily worked with Santa Fe National Forest trail staff during this project, consistently
communicating progress on a bi-weekly basis.
n) ACE has been successfully managing up to 100 AmeriCorps members at a single time since 2010.
ACE has established member support systems and employs four full time staff members as Member
Support Coordinators to guide leadership tracks, career development goals and successful completion
AmeriCorps terms of service.
o) Company Name: Santa Fe National Forest, Espanola Ranger District
Address: 18537 US 84/285, Suite B, Espanola, NM 87532
Phone Number: 505-753-7331
Fax Number: (505) 438-5390
Person to Contact: Lynn Bjorklund
Email Address: lynn.bjorklund@usda.gov
Owner’s Bid # or Project #: 18-PA-11134233-137
Time Savings Achieved:
ACE limited travel time to and from our Flagstaff headquarters bu
deploying crews for a month at a time. Trail construction using our trail dozer increased efficiency by
50% for 3.55 miles of the alignment.
City of Kingman - White Cliffs Trail System - 2020
b)Construction of 1.232 miles of brand new Multi use trail with a budget of $40,345. The work started
on 11/29/2020 and was Completed by 2/20/2021.
The intended layout maximized the natural contouring of the landscape in a way that would minimize any
potential alterations to the natural hydrology of the area. However, this led to several challenges along the
way. As the crews worked their way back North along the western canyon wall they encountered massive
rock fields, large wash crossing, and intensive rock work projects. In order to construct the trail the crew
utilized a wide range of tools including grip hoists and rock bars to clear rock from the trail corridor.
c) ACE trail staff designed the first loop in the new trail system in 2018 at the request of the City of
Kingman in advance of RTP grant submission.
Staff spent 2 days in the field placing flags along a
sustainable alignment that highlighted the area and would allow for high quality construction. Once
funding was approved, ACE deployed hand crews and four full time specialists to assist with the technical
elements of the project.
d) During the trail design process, ACE staff collected information to input into our cost estimating
system. Structure types and dimensions, cross slope angles, crew access locations and other instrumental
data was gathered to provide a detailed cost estimate along with centerline trail corridor data.
e) The design and estimating process ensures that ACE staff are gathering all information for future
project implementation. Terrain is ground truthed for constructability during trail design and any areas
with increased complexity are factored into cost figures. Raw data collected in the field is inserted into
our cost estimator, then compared to historical production rate data.
f) ACE trail design staff translate construction plans and logistical considerations to Project Managers and
crews. For this project, the trail designers were on site for the beginning of the project and conducted
visits throughout the project to provide additional support and ensure the vision of the design was
achieved.
g) The price was established and guaranteed by the project proposal and cost estimate. Weekly status
updates between the crews and the Project Manager were held to discuss progress and productivity.
Targeted goal setting, based on historical production rates were defined prior to implementation and were
upheld via consistent communication with all ACE staff involved.
h) ACE provided the Project Owner the total cost of $40,345, and guaranteed that price for project
completion. The propose cost was the final contract amount for the project.
i) The trail design proposal, delivered upon completion of the field design and cost estimating, included
proposed project specifications and construction standards.
The proposal was used to communicate
intended standards to the project owner and to receive approval on the outcomes of the work.
j) This project was completed within the original schedule.
k) ACE staff created a high quality design that the ACE hand crew were able to follow to construct the
trail. One challenge was the presence of very large rocks, the crews were able to move these with ACE
rigging equipment. Those that were to big to move required ACE staff to deploy and use rock blasting
equipment that reduced the size of the rocks so they could be moved with rigging equipment.
l) No subcontractors, vendors or material suppliers were needed for this project.
m) ACE and the City of Kingman worked closely together throughout the project. The project owner
assisted with logistics by providing camping on site, staff support to install trail signs and boulders to
deter motorized traffic. The project owner was available to answer questions throughout the project and
the partnership produced a high quality trail.
n) Established in 2004 and headquartered in Flagstaff, Arizona with regional bases throughout the
country, ACE is a national leader in recruiting and training American youth in environmental
conservation while accomplishing meaningful resource management projects. Operating under the youth
conservation corps model, ACE is a member of the 21st Century Conservation and Service Corps
(21CSC) and The Corps Network (TCN).
o) Company Name: City of Kingman
Address: 3333 Harrison, City of Kingman, AZ 86401
Phone Number: (928) 692-3105
Fax Number: N/A
Person to Contact: Mike Meersman
Email Address: mmeersman@cityofkingman.gov
Owner’s Bid # or Project #: PO# 22100236
Date of Completion: April 30, 2021
Time Savings Achieved: ACE deployed trail specialists to assist with rock structures throughout the
project to complete technical elements within the defined budget and timeline.
Arizona Trail Association - Alder Ridge - 2021
b) Construction of 6.7 miles on new tread, the work started on September 27, 2020 and was completed
by April 14, 2021. The total budget for this project was $112,652.00. Remote access on the north
boundary of the Mazatzal Wilderness, combined with rocky, complex terrain required ACE trail staff to
carefully plan all elements of deployment and implementation.
c) The intent of the project was to reroute Passage 25 away from power lines and road beds on to single
track trail and into the Mazatzal Wilderness in the Tonto National Forest. ACE trail crews constructed the
trail within the wilderness using only hand tools for tread construction, rock removal and dry stone
masonry structures. ACE was contracted by the Arizona Trail Association (ATA) to complete all trail
construction duties.
d) The ATA performed all trail design for the project and provided an expected project cost to ACE staff.
Once ACE received GIS data for corridor center lines, staff conducted a site visit to determine the
accuracy of the estimate, plan for project logistics, anticipate project resource needs and determine
appropriate project schedules.
e) The trail alignment contained frequent rocky sections that at times hindered productivity.
Constructability reviews during the project prompted coordination between ACE, the ATA and the Tonto
National Forest to discuss intended trail specifications. Due to the wilderness designation of the project
location, The partnership agreed that complete rock removal from the trail tread was not required,
allowing crews to progress more rapidly through the project.
f) Throughout the project, ACE Project Managers and trail specialists conducted field visits to tight flag
the upcoming work, ensuring the project was well planned. ACE staff also reviewed the quality of
recently completed work to ensure that Forest Service specifications were met for rock trail structures.
g) The ATA performed cost estimates for the project. ACE reviewed the trail alignment and accepted the
cost estimates to perform the work.
h) The ATA determined and proposed a project budget of $112,652.00. The project owners starting
budget estimate, construction estimate and final contract amount remained the same throughout the
project design process.
i) Coordination calls and field visits with project partners ensured that construction quality met expected
outcomes for all parties and adhered to U.S. Forest Service trail specifications.
j) This project was completed within the initial schedule.
k) ACE has the ability to deploy its crews in a back country setting. This means the crew are able to camp
at the worksite bringing in all the tools, equipment and food required for an 8 day project. This reduces
hike time and increases work time allowing a substantial increase in productivity.
l) No subcontractors, vendors or material suppliers were involved in this project.
m) The Payson Ranger District of the Tonto National Forest, the ATA and ACE partnered to successfully
complete this project. Frequent communication regarding production, scheduling, anticipated challenges
and invoice schedules. Good communication nd frequent updates from ACE to project partners created a
spirit of collaboration throughout the project.
n) ACE has been successfully managing up to 100 AmeriCorps members at a single time since 2010.
ACE has established member support systems and employs four full time staff members as Member
Support Coordinators to guide leadership tracks, career development goals and successful completion
AmeriCorps terms of service.
o) Company Name: Arizona Trail Association
Address: 738 N. 5th Avenue, Suite 201, Tucson, AZ 85705
Phone Number: 602-252-4794
Fax Number: N/A
Person to Contact: Matthew Nelson
Email Address: matthew@aztrail.org
Owner’s Bid # or Project #: ATA-ACE2020-01
Date of Completion: April 15, 2021
Time Savings Achieved: Backcountry camping saved 4 hours hike time per day for the crew and
allowed for more trail construction within the work day. Frequent staff support to tight flag the alignment
ahead of the crew to ensure efficiency during the field work.
Coconino National Forest/FBO - Heart Trail - 2020
Construction of 4.2 miles of brand new Multi use trail with a budget of $89,600. The work started on
June 11th 2019 and was Completed July 23rd 2020.
The objective of this project was to re-route the existing Heart trail, the trail had become highly eroded in
places and was very steep. Because of the nature of this trail it was not recommended for bikes or
equestrians. Re-aligning the full length of the trail is intended to assist land managers in meeting the
demands of the broader trail community in Flagstaff and it's outdoor recreation economy. The new Heart
trail is now a longer trail but the overall grade is much lower. This means that the trail is much more
sustainable and can now be considered a multi-use trail. It was designed and built with sustainability in
mind as well as for the enjoyment of multiple user types.
c) ACE provided trail crews to build the entirety of the alignment by hand. ACE utilized hydraulic rock
breakers, power carriers and other specialized equipment to build trail through complex terrain. The ACE
Project Manager was onsite each pay period to assist with trail construction and tight flagging upcoming
work areas. ACE also deployed the Operations Manager and Trails Specialist to assist the crew with dry
stone masonry structures throughout the project.
d) ACE trail specialists received GIS data and the expected project budget from the Forest Service to
inform cost estimates. A two person team conducted a detailed site visit of the entire alignment over the
course of two days to inspect soils, cross slopes, and measure and record trail structures. This data
informed our cost estimate and construction proposal. Since the complexity of the projects required
multiple months, the schedule assumed a work stoppage due to winter, breaking the trail up into two
phases. ACE crews halted work halfway through the alignment and returned as soon as conditions
allowed the following spring.
e) Access considerations, seasons and weather patterns, and terrain defined design stage reviews to ensure
the trail crews were maximizing time spent on the trail. The work in 2020 began at the top of the trail in
the highest elevations, allowing crews to work at lower elevations earlier in the year the following spring.
ACE system reviews occurred on a bi-weekly process throughout the project. Production rates were
collected and upcoming work was discussed to ensure milestones were achieved. Anticipated challenges
were communicated to allow for additional value engineering throughout the project.
f) Once anticipated challenges were identified, additional resources were allocated to the project for the
following work cycle. Specialized equipment and staff specialists were scheduled to provide support to
the crews to ensure timelines were met.
g) ACE accepted the funding acquired by the Flagstaff Biking Organization. The cost estimate process
revealed that the funding was not sufficient to complete the project, but the partnership between ACE,
Flagstaff Biking Organization and the Flagstaff Ranger District gave staff the confidence to proceed with
implementation. Production rates were determined based on existing conditions and bi-weekly crew
debriefed informed subsequent deployment solutions throughout the project.
h) Flagstaff Biking Organization received a projected project cost of $89,600 from Forest Service
personnel. ACE’s cost estimate revealed that an expected $120,000 were needed for successful
completion. The project progressed per expected milestones and due to the relative success of the crews,
the Forest Service provided funding for an additional two weeks of crew time to complete the project.
i) ACE adheres to the defined specifications for U.S. Forest Service trail standards. ACE’s trained crew
leaders and Project Managers ensured high quality output from the crews based on the specifications
throughout the project.
j) The project was completed within the timeframe but did take more project weeks than was originally
anticipated. Two further weeks were paid for by the US Forest Service, sufficient to complete the project.
k) ACE has many experienced trails staff who are a valuable resource when problems are encountered.
This project encountered frequent sections of bedrock which slowed down the production of the crew. In
response to this, senior trails staff utilized a hydraulic rock breaker to build trail through these bedrock
areas allowing the crew to continue accomplishing productivity goals.
l) No subcontractors, vendors or material suppliers were involved in this project.
m)Strong communications channels are essential for ACE’s project success. The ACE crew leader,
project manager and Operations Manager frequently communicated with the Flagstaff Biking
Organization to update them on progress and expected invoice amounts throughout the project.
n) ACE has been successfully managing up to 100 AmeriCorps members at a single time since 2010.
ACE has established member support systems and employs four full time staff members as Member
Support Coordinators to guide leadership tracks, career development goals and successful completion
AmeriCorps terms of service.
o) Company Name: Flagstaff Biking Organization
Address: PO Box 23851, Flagstaff, AZ 86002
Phone Number: (928) 526-7704
Fax Number: N/A
Person to Contact: Anthony Quintile
Email Address: anthony@flagstaffbiking.org
Owner’s Bid # or Project #: 6170SC
Date of Completion: July 23rd, 2020
Time Savings Achieved: Consistent systems reviews, additional staff support and specialized
equipment are estimated to have saved the crews 640 hours of time, or two weeks of project
work. This allowed ACE to finish the project on time.
2) Project Team
B. Staff members will have a varied workload through the course of this contract that will regularly
change due to project needs and divisional priorities.
C. Each of these staff members will have varied roles under this contract but the breakdown of time per
week to dedicate to this project is as follows. Keean Ruane: 6-10 hours per week. Mark Loseth: 6-10
hours per week. Jack McMullin: 10-15 hours per week. Mark Comer: 10-15 hours per week Johnny
Wilke: 16-20 hours per week. Josh Langdon or Mitch Bishop: 40 hours per week as necessary per project
Crew Leader (not shown on graphic as it is uncertain who this individual is yet): 40 hours per week
D. One very clear example of this team working together is a trail maintenance project on the Stebbins
Canyon Trail near Davis California. Keean Ruane acted as the administrative contact and made initial
contact with the partner to discuss budgets and overall goals. Mark Loseth was then brought in to conduct
a site visit and provide a detailed job plan which then more fully informed the budget. Jack McMullin
focused on the logistical planning for this project including Crew Leader and member scheduling,
housing, vehicle and tool allocations and high level project management. Johnny Wilke was hired as the
project manager for this project and spent his time on the ground managing two crews working on this
project for the course of 3 months. He managed day to day operations and ensured that all quality control
metrics were met. Josh Langdon was the machine operator for this project and came in for 4 weeks to
complete the necessary machine operations. While he was on site he conducted all machine operations,
machine maintenance and machine logistics. Mark Comer acting in his capacity as Fleet and Facilities
manager ensured that all vehicles were in good working order and had Johnny and the Crew Leaders
conduct bi-weekly checks on all vehicles. He also sent out any necessary tools when needed and ensured
all facilities were clean and maintained.
E. N/A
F. City of Kingman: White Cliffs Trail Construction, Santa Fe NF, Pecos Wilderness Trail Maintenance,
Granite Mountain Hotshot Memorial Park: Trail Design and Construction followed by follow up
maintenance as necessary.
3) Subcontractor Selection Plan
American Conservation Experience is capable of providing all services outlined in this RFQ including
hand trail construction, mechanized trail construction, trail design, materials procurement and detailed
cost estimating. ACE does not intend to sub-contract for any services identified in this RFQ.
4) Project Management Plan
ACE promotes a team based, partnership approach to implementing projects. ACE instills a spirit of
collaboration and healthy communication with project owners, project designers and sub-contractors
throughout the life of the trail project. ACE employs a team of professionals to undertake all elements of
approved trail projects. Over 50 years of combined experience provides a wealth of experience from
project conception to completion while fulfilling our mission to create valuable job skills training
opportunities for our young adult crews.
a) ACE adheres to a cost estimating process generated from ten years of project production rate data and
an industry leading cost estimating system. ACE’s trail staff conduct site visits prior to submitting costs
to determine project complexity, logistical considerations and material volumes, if necessary. The site
visit produces spatial data, photos, structure dimensions and all necessary information to input into our
cost estimator to produce site specific cost estimates. ACE is committed to producing guaranteed
maximum prices using this system.
During the site visit, anticipated challenges and production limiting factors found are factored
into the estimate, and communicated to the project owner. As experienced trail designers, ACE trail staff
provide value-added consulting during this phase of the project and may propose alternate solutions in the
form of design and additional planning, if appropriate.
ACE staff requests, but does not require project owners to attend pre-project site visits.
Coordinated site visits often provide the context and information needed to propose meaningful cost
estimates and establish positive communication throughout the life of the project. Once project
specifications are communicated to ACE by the project owner and all information gathering is complete,
ACE will submit a project proposal. Proposals include maps, photos, proposed construction techniques,
specification images, project timelines and specific costs. The proposal promotes continued
communication while allowing project owners to request amendments prior to project implementation.
b) ACE does not intend to employ subcontractors for work outlined in this RFQ and can employ trail
designers, mechanized equipment operators and hand crews to complete all potential projects.
c) ACE believes that professional development for our AmeriCorps members and junior staff is a
continuous process and combines pre-project training with on the job opportunities to ensure that trail
crews have the requisite skills for all trail projects we undertake. ACE trains and prepares crews prior to
project implementation and is capable of project work throughout the year. Upon contact from project
owners, ACE will communicate schedule availability for crews while setting up a site visit to determine
project needs and timeframes. Once the project proposal is approved by project owners, project schedules
are solidified with input and approval from project owners. ACE Project Managers who manage the
operational elements of the project, conduct another site visit to finalize logistics, order necessary
materials, and ensure communication is properly established with project owners. ACE deploys crews
from our Flagstaff base of operations at 0700 on the scheduled start date. The Project Manager will
accompany the crew to communicate specifications and work to ensure skill sets are in place for high
quality production. Crews, Project Managers and equipment operators will remain on site, as scheduled,
until project completion. ACE Project Managers will conduct a site inspection with project owners just
before, or upon project completion to receive feedback and ensure owner satisfaction. Project Managers
will deliver a project report with photos, maps, measurable accomplishments, hours contributed and any
matching donations associated with the project to complete the project cycle.
5) Budget and Scope Management Capability
a)ACE will bid for each project after conducting a site visit to determine the time and cost of the project.
Once a bid has been accepted ACE will track the time and production of our crews to ensure that we are
meeting our goals and staying on budget. This will include creating a running invoice log to track each
man hour completed which will then be cross referenced with our production rates for each week of work.
If adjustments are necessary at any time to stay on budget and achieve our production rates those will be
made promptly at no additional cost to Maricopa County. ACE will invoice for services and expenses on a
monthly basis.
6) Team Approach Capability
a) ACE often implements and completes projects within a partnership. Partnership entities ACE
collaborates with include land management agency recreation staff, cultural and environmental resource
staff, project design staff, volunteer groups and stakeholder entities. ACE believes that the most
successful projects include a variety of professionals and stakeholders and is committed to playing a
productive role in all team based projects.
In 2020, ACE constructed 3.5 miles of trail by hand via partnership with the Coconino National
Forest, the Flagstaff Biking Organization and the Trail Faeries, a dedicated volunteer group based in
Flagstaff. The land is managed by the Flagstaff Ranger District, with project funding provided by the
volunteer-led Flagstaff Biking Organization. The trail was built through challenging terrain and required
additional consultation to ensure project success. A portion of the trail travels near a cliff with a known
peregrine falcon nest. Prior to construction, ACE staff, National Forest recreation staff and wildlife
biologists conducted a file visit to review the alignment and potential impacts to the nesting area. A small
reroute was approved by National Forest staff to reduce impact and allowed ACE crews to avoid the
nesting area altogether. The challenging terrain posed potential problems for equestrian use. Throughout
the project, ACE solicited feedback from local equestrians by inviting them to ride the trail to ensure
specifications met pack and saddle trail requirements throughout construction.
In 2020 and 2021, ACE has worked on an extensive reroute in the Coronado National Forest with the
Arizona Trail Association (ATA), the Coronado National Forest and sub-contracted equipment operators.
The ATA acted as the project funder and project designers. All trail design was performed by the ATA
with project specifications established by the Coronado National Forest. ACE is the principal contractor
for the project, coordinating all project schedules, logistics and providing technical support, while
subcontracting with a private trail business for machine work. ACE crews provide all corridor clearing,
hand finishing and structure construction. Regular site visits are scheduled between ACE staff and the
ATA to ensure productive work output and next phase planning with constant communication required for
efficient implementation.
7)
Expedited Completion of Project
a) ACE maximizes our internal staffing structure and regional program offices to save time on projects.
ACE has the opportunity to deploy additional crews and individual trail specialists for technical support to
projects within the defined timeline to hasten the completion of the project. Reducing travel distances, for
both driving commutes and hiking access, are important time saving methods and are determined during
site visits and project planning prior to deployment. To further provide more time on site, ACE often
works eight, 10 hour days in succession to provide the maximum amount of working hours each pay
period. ACE owns and operates a variety of equipment for technical projects. Mini excavators, tracked
power carriers, hydraulic rock breakers and gas powered rock drills, rigging equipment and a UTV are all
available to improve efficiency. ACE employs 2 full time operators for all mechanized trail projects.
b) ACE’s crew program office in Flagstaff, AZ has the capacity to deploy up to 12 crews at any given
time. The crew operations are supported by four Project Managers, an Operations Manager and technical
specialists who can assist with all elements of a project's timeline. ACE also has crew program offices in
Utah and California and local staff can collaborate on resource and personnel sharing to provide
additional value added services to project owners.
c) Company Name: City of Kingman
Address: 3333 Harrison, City of Kingman, AZ 86401
Phone Number: (928) 692-3105
Fax Number: N/A
Person to Contact: Mike Meersman
Email Address: mmeersman@cityofkingman.gov
Owner’s Bid # or Project #: PO# 22100236
Date of Completion: April 30, 2021
Brief Project Description (including partnering team and owner’s project name): The intended layout
maximized the natural contouring of the landscape in a way that would minimize any potential
alterations to the natural hydrology of the area. However, this led to several challenges along the way.
As the crews worked their way back North along the western canyon wall they encountered massive
rock fields, large wash crossing, and intensive rock work projects. In order to construct the trail the
crew utilized a wide range of tools including grip hoists and rock bars to clear rock from the trail
corridor. ACE trail staff designed the first loop in the new trail system in 2018 at the request of the
City of Kingman in advance of RTP grant submission. Staff spent 2 days in the field placing flags
along a sustainable alignment that highlighted the area and would allow for high quality construction.
Once funding was approved, ACE deployed hand crews and four full time specialists to assist with
the technical elements of the project.
Time Savings Achieved: ACE deployed trail specialists to assist with rock structures throughout the
project to complete technical elements within the defined budget and timeline.
Company Name: Arizona Trail Association
Address: 738 N. 5th Avenue, Suite 201, Tucson, AZ 85705
Phone Number: 602-252-4794
Fax Number: N/A
Person to Contact: Matthew Nelson
Email Address: matthew@aztrail.org
Owner’s Bid # or Project #: ATA-ACE2020-01
Date of Completion: April 15, 2021
Brief Project Description (including partnering team and owner’s project name): The intent of the
project was to reroute Passage 25 away from power lines and road beds onto a single track trail and into
the Mazatzal Wilderness in the Tonto National Forest. ACE trail crews constructed the trail within the
wilderness using only hand tools for tread construction, rock removal and dry stone masonry structures.
ACE was contracted by the Arizona Trail Association (ATA) to complete all trail construction duties.
Time Savings Achieved: Backcountry camping saved 4 hours hike time per day for the crew and
allowed for more trail construction within the work day. Frequent staff support to tight flag the alignment
ahead of the crew to ensure efficiency during the field work.
Company Name: Flagstaff Biking Organization
Address: PO Box 23851, Flagstaff, AZ 86002
Phone Number: (928) 526-7704
Fax Number: N/A
Person to Contact: Anthony Quintile
Email Address: anthony@flagstaffbiking.org
Owner’s Bid # or Project #: 6170SC
Date of Completion: July 23rd, 2020
Brief Project Description (including partnering team and owner’s project name): The objective of this
project was to re-route the existing Heart trail, the trail had become highly eroded in places and was very
steep. Because of the nature of this trail it was not recommended for bikes or equestrians. Re-aligning the
full length of the trail is intended to assist land managers in meeting the demands of the broader trail
community in Flagstaff and it's outdoor recreation economy. The new Heart trail is now a longer trail but
the overall grade is much lower. This means that the trail is much more sustainable and can now be
considered a multi-use trail. It was designed and built with sustainability in mind as well as for the
enjoyment of multiple user types.
Time Savings Achieved: Consistent systems reviews, additional staff support and specialized
equipment are estimated to have saved the crews 640 hours of time, or two weeks of project work. This
allowed ACE to finish the project on time.
Mark Loseth
3330 W Mountain Dr.| Flagstaff, AZ 86001 | (307) 699-1018 | markloseth@gmail.com
Summary of Skills
Experienced and passionate professional in parks and outdoor recreation management, with an
emphasis on land stewardship and trails management. Valuable and diverse work experience
with a variety of land agencies working as a trail professional for an environmental non-Profit on
a national level. Combined consultant and professional skills ideal for the Open Space
Specialist position.
Education
• San Francisco State University, San Francisco, California
• Geographic Information Systems Professional Certificate, May 2014
• University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Bachelor of Arts, Geography, May 2005
Experience
January, 2014 - Present
National Trails Specialist | American Conservation Experience | Flagstaff, AZ
• Directed and managed the trail program for American Conservation Experience, worked
independently to make important decisions under programmatic guidelines.
• Worked with federal agencies, city governments and other non-profits on inter-disciplinary
teams to coordinate, approve and direct the implementation of recreational trail projects.
Outstanding customer service required to be effective.
• Developed and maintained working relationships with multiple local, state and federal land
managers, with excellent communication and working relationships a requisite.
• Consulted to land agencies on the design and application of strategic land use planning
guidelines, specifically on improving trail systems to make them more accessible, sustainable
and safe.
• Managed large scale trail construction projects, acting as project manager and
communications liaison for all agencies and parties involved to successfully complete projects to
high quality standards, within established timeframes and budgets.
• Lead trail designer and project manager for the trails at Granite Mountain Hotshot Memorial
State Park. Implemented and completed a complex trail construction project under strict
deadlines and within established budgets.
• Authored and presented the Volunteer Crew Leader Handbook for Outdoor Work Events, a
partnership between American Conservation Experience and the Prescott National Forest.
Developed to train volunteer leaders on safe and effective work events on public lands.
• Created and implemented Americorps member trail skills training, rock work and rigging safety
training and oversaw professional development for Americorps members.
Mitch Allen Bishop.
Lead Heavy Equipment Operator.
American Conservation Experience.
970-531-4407
mbishop@usaconservation.org
290 South Main Street.
Hurricane, Utah. 84737.
EXPERIENCE
American Conservation Experience.
Lead Heavy Equipment Operator.
June 2019 to present.
Full Time Salary.
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Operation of Mini excavator, Trail Dozers, and skid steers.
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Manages operators production
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Responsible for Machine Fleet Upkeep and Maintenance.
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Heavy Equipment Transportation.
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Constructs Trails and Recreational Infrastructure.
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Trail design.
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Responsible for Construction Feasibility and Sustainabilty of proposed
alignments.
American Conservation Experience.
Logistics Coordinator and Project Manager.
March 2018 - December 2019.
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Managed Vehicle Fleet and Upkeep of mechanical equipment.
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Responsible for project reports, project coordination and foreman while on
project.
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Managed Trail Projects
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Managed tools and shop.
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Operated Mini excavators and trail dozers constructing trails and recreation
infrastructure.
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Assisted In Trail Assessments.
Conservation Corps of New Mexico
Crew Leader
April. 2017 - March
2018.
Full time Salary
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Supervised a crew of seven performing Trail maintenance and construction, Crosscut
tree removal, Dry stone masonry, erosion control and A-DRT disaster response..
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Responsible for weekly progress reports, project coordination, crew budget, and upkeep
for Corps vehicles, equipment, and tools.
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Responsible for the safety of crew and assisted with skill and first aid trainings.
3200 S Litzler Drive #20-129
Flagstaff, AZ 86005
(928) 699-4035
jlangdon@usaconservation.org
Joshua Langdon
SKILLS
-Over 20 years of trail maintenance, design and construction.
-26 years of backcountry skiing experience, snow safety, risk management and snowpack
analysis.
-35 years mountain biking.
-Several years as a sponsored ski athlete featured in numerous film and national printed
publications.
EXPERIENCE
American Conservation Experience — Machine Operator/Trails Specialist
August 2020 - Present
-Machine operator, trail design and planning.
-Design and machine work on Dark Hollow Trail in Brianhead, Utah.
-Design and machine work currently at the Zion Mountain Ranch just outside of Zion National
Park, Utah.
American Conservation Experience — Crew Leader
MAY 2019 - August 2020
-Organizing and executing field projects, safe transportation of crews, crew management and
necessary project documentation.
-Hired on specifically to Crew Lead on the Heart trail Project which I had done the design work
for as a Flagstaff Trail Faeries volunteer.
Flagstaff Trail Faeries — Volunteer Crew Leader/Trails Specialist
MAY 2015 - Present
-Design and construction of Little Elden Trail Reroute Project. This was a 4 mile reroute of
Arizona Trail Segment 33. 2016 to spring of 2020.
-Design and construction of Heart Trail in Flagstaff, Arizona. 4 mile reroute in very difficult
terrain, side slopes and soils. ACE got the contract for the build and I was hired by ACE to be
this project's Crew Lead. 2016 to summer of 2020.
B. Mark Comer
3415 Fox Lair Dr. Flagstaff, AZ 86004
520-732-3734
bcomer@usaconservation.com
Objective
To be a key asset on a team of motivated and passionate individuals to further advance the
organization’s needs and goals through technical knowledge.
EDUCATION
2005-2009 Buena High School, Diploma received.
WORK EXPERIENCE
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2009-2010 The Restoration Shop, Collision repair technician
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2010-2011 Oil Can Henry's,
Shiftmanager
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2011-Aug. 2018, Cochise Express
Lube, Manager/Technician
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Aug. 2018-Dec. 2018, Hiatus from
professional employment
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Jan 2019-March 2019, ACE
Americorps member SWA
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April 2019-Current, ACE Logistics
Manager SWA
References
Dustin Elwess 928-848-8933
Jack McMullin 928-606-0184
Katherine Dickey 864-506-6713
John Joseph Wilke (Johnny)
wilkejohnny@knights.ucf.edu
(561) 353-8212
OBJECTIVE
Become a full-time project manager at American Conservation Experience Southwest.
EDUCATION
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies
August 2017
HONORS
National Merit Scholarship Finalist
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
American Conservation Experience
Flagstaff, AZ
AmeriCorps Member/Crew Leader/Project Manager August 2017 – June 2018
June 2020 –Current
• 3 term AmeriCorps Member in SWA and then PW
Worked on trails, timber, dry stone masonry, and backcountry trail projects at SWA
Pacific Crest Trail corpsmember in 2020
• Crew Leader from October 2020 until current
Worked with crews ranging in size from 2 members to over 10, developing technical and
leadership skills while overseeing safety and daily operations
Mentored Assistant Team Leaders who went on to become Crew Leaders
WFA, WFR, BBP, CPR certifications
S212 Equivalency chainsaw training and Crosscut A bucker certificates
Project partners are regularly satisfied with the work my crews have done in the past
•Project Manager from May 2021 until August 2021 in Stebbins Cold Canyon, California
Oversaw operations and logistics while making long term workflow decisions
Completed the project under budget and ahead of schedule
Performed field days regularly with the crews and occasionally organized seminars
Operated skid steer and power carrier
Purchased food, supplies, and materials; sometimes coordinating with third party
vendors
Satisfied project partners from UC Davis and the Solano County Water District
Attachment 1 - REFERENCE FORMAT
Maricopa County requires a minimum of THREE references and or a maximum of five (most recently)
completed projects that are similar in magnitude, complexity, and dollar value. This form may be
replicated as needed to be responsive to the RFQ.
1.
Company Name: Tonto National Forest
Address: 7680 S Six Shooter Canyon Rd, Globe, AZ 85501
Phone Number: 928-402-6221
Fax Number: 928-402-6292
Person to Contact: Paul Burghard
Email Address: pburghard@fs.fed.us
Owner’s Bid # or Project #: 16-PA-11031200-024
Date of Completion: January 31, 2018
Brief Project Description (including partnering team and owner’s project name): Construction of 1.6
miles of brand new multi use trail with a budget of $108,800 . The work started on 11/1/2017 and was
completed 1/31/2018. In November 2017, ACE crews began work realigning a popular route that
travels through the Arnett Creek watershed. Horseback riders and hikers from all over come to
recreate and enjoy the rare Arizona shade and water offered by the riparian area. Prior to ACE crews
beginning work, the existing trail system was poorly developed and was often braided--posing
confusing navigation to users. The trail realignment sought to reduce user impacts and improve
watershed and stream habitats. ACE constructed a non-motorized, multi-use trail through complex,
desert terrain near the town of Superior. Frequent stone structures including retaining walls, steps and
armored tread surface were constructed from locally harvested material throughout the alignment,
with crews using our hydraulic rock breaker to flatten bedrock into safe trail tread.
2.
Company Name: Santa Fe National Forest, Espanola Ranger District
Address: 18537 US 84/285, Suite B, Espanola, NM 87532
Phone Number: 505-753-7331
Fax Number: (505) 438-5390
Person to Contact: Lynn Bjorklund
Email Address: lynn.bjorklund@usda.gov
Owner’s Bid # or Project #: 18-PA-11134233-137
Date of Completion: Ongoing Participating Agreement
Brief Project Description (including partnering team and owner’s project name): The project started
on 5/1/2019-and is still ongoing. It was determined that the use of a trail dozer on the work on the
northern section could be heavily expedited, and was used to construct 1.8 miles of trail. The dozer
built 29 large rolling grade dips across the road bed portion to maintain and adopt this section. Crews
later came in and hand built the tread along this section. After running along the old road-bed for
another 1.75 miles, the slope started to increase, and it was deemed impractical to continue
implementing the dozer in our building process. A crew began building a trail from the southern end
of the alignment at Eureka Mesa. This section of trail gains roughly 1,000 feet of elevation over 1.5
miles, and climbs from the high desert environment of Cuba to the mixed conifer on the northern end.
Using picks and shovels crews dug into the steep hillside to create a wide tread surface at sustainable
grades. During this 1.5 mile climb, a section dubbed the "Knife Edge Ridge" was left unbuilt due to
extremely steep cross-slopes. The cost estimates of building this section were outside of the
agreement's current budget. Instead the crew brushed a corridor on the "Knife Edge Ridge" to create a
passable route while funding was secured to create a sustainable trail up the side of the ridge.
3.
Company Name: City of Kingman
Address: 3333 Harrison, City of Kingman, AZ 86401
Phone Number: (928) 692-3105
Fax Number: N/A
Person to Contact: Mike Meersman
Email Address: mmeersman@cityofkingman.gov
Owner’s Bid # or Project #: PO# 22100236
Date of Completion: April 30, 2021
Brief Project Description (including partnering team and owner’s project name): The intended layout
maximized the natural contouring of the landscape in a way that would minimize any potential
alterations to the natural hydrology of the area. However, this led to several challenges along the way.
As the crews worked their way back North along the western canyon wall they encountered massive
rock fields, large wash crossing, and intensive rock work projects. In order to construct the trail the
crew utilized a wide range of tools including grip hoists and rock bars to clear rock from the trail
corridor. ACE trail staff designed the first loop in the new trail system in 2018 at the request of the
City of Kingman in advance of RTP grant submission. Staff spent 2 days in the field placing flags
along a sustainable alignment that highlighted the area and would allow for high quality construction.
Once funding was approved, ACE deployed hand crews and four full time specialists to assist with
the technical elements of the project.
4.
Company Name: Arizona Trail Association
Address: 738 N. 5th Avenue, Suite 201, Tucson, AZ 85705
Phone Number: 602-252-4794
Fax Number: N/A
Person to Contact: Matthew Nelson
Email Address: matthew@aztrail.org
Owner’s Bid # or Project #: ATA-ACE2020-01
Date of Completion: April 15, 2021
Brief Project Description (including partnering team and owner’s project name): The intent of the
project was to reroute Passage 25 away from power lines and road beds onto a single track trail and
into the Mazatzal Wilderness in the Tonto National Forest. ACE trail crews constructed the trail
within the wilderness using only hand tools for tread construction, rock removal and dry stone
masonry structures. ACE was contracted by the Arizona Trail Association (ATA) to complete all trail
construction duties.
5.
Company Name: Flagstaff Biking Organization
Address: PO Box 23851, Flagstaff, AZ 86002
Phone Number: (928) 526-7704
Fax Number: N/A
Person to Contact: Anthony Quintile
Email Address: anthony@flagstaffbiking.org
Owner’s Bid # or Project #: 6170SC
Date of Completion: July 23rd, 2020
Brief Project Description (including partnering team and owner’s project name): The objective of this
project was to re-route the existing Heart trail, the trail had become highly eroded in places and was
very steep. Because of the nature of this trail it was not recommended for bikes or equestrians.
Re-aligning the full length of the trail is intended to assist land managers in meeting the demands of
the broader trail community in Flagstaff and it's outdoor recreation economy. The new Heart trail is
now a longer trail but the overall grade is much lower. This means that the trail is much more
sustainable and can now be considered a multi-use trail. It was designed and built with sustainability
in mind as well as for the enjoyment of multiple user types.
Request For Qualifications
Page 25
Parks & Recreation Trails JOC
Thursday, October 21, 2021
Job Order Contractor
Serial# 220008-JOC
Attachment 2 - LEGAL WORKER CERTIFICATION
11/15/2021
(Date)
Maricopa County
Office of Procurement Services
160 S. 4th Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
As required by Arizona Revised Statutes §41-4401, Maricopa County (the “County”) is prohibited, after September
30, 2008, from awarding a contract to any contractor who fails, or whose subcontractors fail, to comply with Arizona
Revised Statutes § 23-214-A. The undersigned entity warrants that it complies fully with all Federal immigration laws
and regulations that relate to its employees, that it shall verify, through the employment verification pilot program as
jointly administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration or any of
its successor programs, the employment eligibility of each employee hired after December 31, 2007, and that it shall
require its subcontractors and sub-subcontractors to provide the same warranties to the below entity.
The undersigned acknowledges that a breach of this warranty by the below entity or by any subcontractor or sub-
subcontractor under any contract resulting from this solicitation shall be deemed a material breach of the contract, and
is grounds for penalties, including termination of the contract, by the County. The County retains the right to inspect
the records of the below entity, subcontractor and sub-subcontractor employee who performs work under the contract,
and to conduct random verification of the employment records of the below entity and any subcontractor and
sub-subcontractor who works on the contract, to ensure that the below entity and each subcontractor and sub-
subcontractor is complying with the warranties set forth above.
American Conservation Experience
2900 North Fort Valley Road
(Firm)
(Address Line 1)
Keean Ruane
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(Print Name)
(Address Line 2)
Division Director, Southwest Region
(928) 864-8335
(Print Title)
(Phone Number)
(928) 226-1549
(Signature Required)
(Fax Number)
kruane@usaconservation.org
37-1473291
(Email Address)
(Federal Taxpayer ID Number)
Attachment 6
220008-JOC Parks & Recreation Trails JOC
Work Task Questionnaire
Check indicated whether the general contractor will be completing the work
or will hire a sub-contractor.
#
Task Description
General
Sub Contractor
A
Trail Construction
_X__
___
B
Trail Maintenance
_X__
___
C
Barbed wire fence
_X__
___
Construction
D
Barbed wire fence
_X__
___
Repair
E
Pipe rail fence
_X__
___
Construction
F
Pipe rail fence repair
_X__
___
G
Gate construction
___
___
H
Gate repair
___
___
I
General field welding
___
___
J
Bridge construction (> 10’)
_X__
___
K
Bridge repair
___
___
L
Sign installation
_X__
___
M
Trail design
_X__
___
N
Rock wall construction
_X__
___
O
Rock wall repair
_X__
___
P
Brushing
_X__
___
Submitting Firm:_American Conservation Experience_________________
RESPONDENTS TO SUBMIT THIS COMPLETED DOCUMENT WITH PROPOSAL