Kealia Forest Reserve Road Maintenance

2026-11-03

Scope of Work Specifications Kamalomaloo Access Road and Exclosure Clearing Line item 1 : Repair and Maintenance of Dirt Road This road is divided into two sections . Section 1 : - 10 ’ of vegetation clearing on both sides of the road Section 2 : - Grade road to proper angle for proper water runoff to minimize impact of erosion . - Install new water diversions as needed ( throw - aways , water bars , rolling dips ) - 3 ” minus aggregate must be placed on this section and worked into the road to create a solid base . The road must be at least 15 ’ wide . - Ruts and holes in road where erosion has occurred , must use 6 ” aggregate as the base and cap with 3 ” minus . Some material exists on site , but if additional material is needed , contractor is responsible for purchasing and hauling to site . - Contractor may clear vegetation and debris as needed to ensure vehicles and equipment can pass safely . Any clearing larger than 20 ’ must be approved ahead of time . Line item 2 : 8 - acre Vegetation Clearing This 8 - acre area will include 10 ’ on the northside of the road and the remaining acreage on the southside of the road . Vegetation shall be shredded / masticated throughout the 8 - acres . Vegetation consists mostly of young Albizia , guinea grass , milkweed , cecropia ( trumpet tree ), and others . This area was previously harvested of large albizias and there are hidden stumps throughout the area . - Excavator with masticating head shall be used for shredding / mastication - Large albizia stumps can remain in place , but clearing shall occur up to the base of the stumps - Must be cautious of boulders or rocks Equipment The Contractor shall be responsible for providing all equipment related to completing the roadwork . Logistics Contractor shall be solely responsible for all logistical arrangements for itself and its crew , including but not limited to all transportation , housing , meal , accommodations , and any associated costs , related to the Contractor ’ s performance of this contract . Sanitation and Safety Keep field vehicles , equipment and tools clean . The various work sites have weeds and pathogens that do not exist in other parts of the island . It is important to not spread these across work sites . Inspections of equipment , vehicles and / or tools may be made at time of mobilization . Tires / Tracks ( especially treads ) and undercarriage of vehicles should be hosed off after each field visit to avoid transporting weeds and other pathogens . Pressure wash all vehicles and equipment after off road use . Makes sure to wash all undercarriage and tires and any area that may harbor soil .

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