**RESERVATION MAINTENANCE CONTRACT SITE TOUR SCRIPT**

**[Federal Building]{.underline}**

-   *Parking Lot Maintenance* - the Federal Building parking lots
    require periodic maintenance as requested by the Facility Manager or
    his designee. This includes things like crack filling, pothole
    repair, snow and ice removal, and cleaning and sweeping services.
    This may also be required at the 2714 Complex, 1916-T2, 1916-T3, New
    Bethel Church facilities, and at the Clark Center Park, all of which
    have parking lots.

-   *Fueling Station -* This contract also includes the operation and
    maintenance of two fuel dispensing stations, one here and the other
    at the Y-12 site. This includes procurement of fuel, recordkeeping,
    invoicing through the GSA vendor (under which an account must be
    established), equipment inspections, and repairs such as the vacuums
    and air compressors.

-   *General Heavy Equipment Support -* This contract also provides
    heavy equipment support as required by the Facility Management Team.
    This includes things such as crane support off-loading trucks, or
    backhoe support digging a trench to replace a broken water pipe, or
    any other heavy equipment-related activity within the scope of the
    contract.

**[2001 & 2005 Facilities, Fueling Station and Yard]{.underline}**

-   *2001 -* This facility houses administrative offices, a conference
    room, and storage areas, including two open bays. All maintenance
    and work on the facilities' buildings themselves is performed by
    another contract. Requests simply need to be made to the ORO
    Facility Managers office and repairs will be done, usually within 24
    hours. Any maintenance and repair needs on equipment related to the
    day to day operation of the contract are the responsibility of the
    contract. This is on things like the tire changing machine, vehicle
    lifts, etc. There is also an anti-freeze recycling system. On the
    backside of the facility is the salt brine manufacturing system as
    well as the salt storage structure*.*

-   *2005 -* This facility houses the heavy equipment shop, office
    space, change rooms, materials storage areas and a kitchen/break
    room.

-   *Fueling Station -* Note fueling station #2 location.

-   *Yard -* Note 90 day environmental storage area.

-   *Y-12 Security Fueling Services -* This contract is responsible for
    providing fueling services to security vehicles inside the Y-12
    limited area. This requires the use of a fuel truck and a cleared
    driver.

-   *Power Line Easement Mowing -* This contract is responsible for
    approximately 100 acres of power line easement bush hogging on the
    reservation. This is for only the lines which DOE is responsible for
    as indicated on your maps.

**[Pump House Road / Cemetery \# 41]{.underline}**

-   *Pump House Road -* is one of the Level VI reservation roads to be
    maintained under the contract. Level VI roads are accessible by the
    public and are required to be maintained in good shape and free of
    road hazards.

-   *Cemetery \# 41 -* this is one of 31 cemeteries maintained under the
    contract. Sizes vary from one of this size to ones with two graves.
    Please note the cedar post and barbed wire fencing. This has become
    the standard across the reservation for most cemeteries. Cedar posts
    are salvaged from clearing operations when feasible and utilized for
    this effort. There are a few cemeteries that have had special fences
    installed such as wrought iron or a concrete wall which we will see
    later in the tour. *Special Note*: The Department of Energy does not
    actually own the cemeteries; however we do own the ground around and
    beneath the cemeteries. Due to security concerns, access
    restrictions, and legacy issues, the management of the Department of
    Energy has elected to perform the service. Other related potential
    support activities include grave digging and coordination of access
    to sites, as well as logging burial information.

**[Bar Gates & Freel's Bend Trail]{.underline}**

-   *Bar Gates -* Please note the bar gate at the entrance to the
    Freel's Bend area. This contract is currently responsible for
    maintenance, locks, and key issuance for 85 bar gates. Note the
    signage, reflectors, and the yellow and black cross-hatch paint job.
    This configuration is the standard for the ongoing task of upgrading
    all gates for which we are responsible. To date about 1/3 of the
    gates have been completed. You may have to manufacture, or repair
    gates as required.

```{=html}
<!-- -->
```
-   *Freel's Bend Trail -* This road is one of the Wildland Fire grid
    roads. This road, along with others, is being upgraded to meet the
    minimum NFPA standards for access to fight any reservation forest
    fires. The minimum requirements call for 20' road widths (30' for
    perimeter roads) with a 13'6" overhead clearance and adequate turn
    around space for a tractor with a float to maneuver. Prior to road
    improvement roadways must be surveyed by the reservation forester
    and any impacted trees must be approved and marked. Timber may be
    coordinated for sale. *Note:* Trees may only be removed between
    October 16^th^ and March 1^st^ due to endangered bat mating seasons.
    Once roadways are widened they are graveled and graded if needed. A
    monthly drive-through inspection of roadways is required to ensure
    they are open and free of fallen trees. Trees must be cleared to
    maintain access, sometimes even during off-hours on roads of high
    importance. Besides road improvements, road maintenance must also be
    periodically performed. This includes activities such as mowing,
    ditch cleaning, culvert replacement, and grading, as needed.

-   *Cul-de-sac-* This is an example of a cul-de-sac. Note the use of
    native grasses along the shoulders. While native grasses are hard to
    establish we try and utilize them wherever feasible. This is in
    support of a reservation initiative to eliminate or minimize
    invasive and non-native species wherever possible. The TWRA and the
    Oak Ridge National Lab offer support in providing seed and, at
    times, the actual application through the use of a hydro-seeder. To
    prevent erosion and to meet TDEC requirements the use of a quicker
    establishing cover such as fescue is approved.

**[Bull Bluff Road / Clark Center Park]{.underline}**

-   *Bull Bluff Road -* another example of one of our Level VI roads.
    Note mowing along the sides of the road is done under a separate
    contract.

-   *Clark Center Park -* this facility is owned and operated by the
    Department of Energy and the contractor may be called on from time
    to time to provide support in the areas of tree removal, hauling in
    top soil, rip rap, or sand. Other miscellaneous heavy equipment
    support in spreading dirt, digging a trench, or removing stumps may
    be required at the request of the Facility Manager or Contracting
    Officer's Representative (COR).

**[Bethel Valley Road / New Bethel Church]{.underline}**

-   *Bethel Valley Road -* is one of the most heavily utilized roads on
    the reservation. This Level VI road is the access road to the Oak
    Ridge National Laboratory and the Spallation Neutron Source sites.
    All level VI roads require snow plowing when needed and are expected
    to be maintained in top condition. This includes sweeping, signage,
    guardrails, striping, repair and resurfacing. **Paving and
    resurfacing** - Every year a certain amount of money is budgeted for
    resurfacing of roads on the reservation. What roads and how much is
    determined by the ORO Facility Manager who bases his decision on
    recommendations obtained from engineering surveys, observations,
    requests, and/or recommendations. All major projects like this are
    contingent upon availability of funds and are performed under a
    separately issued task order under this contract. Road engineering
    surveys and bridge inspections are usually sub-contracted under this
    contract. All labor rates associated with theses projects are
    strictly Davis Bacon "Highway Heavy" rates, as we are NOT
    signatories to the CLA (Construction Labor Agreement); therefore,
    those CLA rates do not apply.

-   *New Bethel Baptist Church -* is one of two historical churches
    located on the reservation. Neither church is in regular operation;
    however, they hold community reunions once a year for which this
    contract offers support. The type of support we provide includes the
    following: rental and setup of a large tent, porta-potties, tables
    and chairs, and supplying potable water at the site. New Bethel
    Church usually holds their reunion just before the Memorial Day
    weekend in May and the Wheat Community holds theirs on the first
    Saturday in October.

**[Bear Creek Road & Lay Down Yard]{.underline}**

-   *Bear Creek Road -* The contract is responsible for maintaining the
    road from Y-12's 229 lines to the City of Oak Ridge's demarcation
    line west of the Central Training Facility which is another Level VI
    road. Note the condition of the shoulders which need to be
    periodically pulled. This involves grading, graveling, and rolling.

-   *Lay Down Yard -* Please note the cleared area. This area is
    available for the storage of materials and equipment.

-   *West Bear Creek Road -* Note the demarcation line just past the
    Central Training Facility

**[Slave Cemetery]{.underline}**

-   *Slave Cemetery -* Note the unique fencing. This contract clears any
    fallen trees and repairs the fences at the cemeteries, and also
    maintains the access roads.

**[Perimeter Road & Span Bridge]{.underline}**

-   *Perimeter Road-* Another Level VI road which is to be maintained.

-   *Span Bridge-* This is the largest of four bridges to be maintained
    under the contract. You will find that the remaining structures are
    mostly culverts and box culverts. TDOT standards require they be
    inspected once every three years. This function has historically
    been subcontracted to accredited engineering firms under the
    contract.

**[Wheat Church]{.underline}**

-   *Wheat Church -* The second of the two historical churches to which
    we provide the annual reunion support.

\- - - End of tour - - -