03_Forest_Service_FP14_Supplemental_Specifications_Beal_WRIS_2021.docx

FOREST SERVICE FP-14 SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

BEAL MINE

2021 WASTE ROCK SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

February 2021

Table of Contents

Preface Preface_wo_04_10_2019

Delete all but the first paragraph and add the following:

The Forest Service, US Department of Agriculture has adopted FP-14 for construction of National Forest System Roads.

101 – Terms¸ Format¸ and Definitions 101.01_National_11_9_2016 Add the following paragraph to Subsection 101.01:

101.01 Meaning of Terms.

Delete all references to the TAR (Transportation Acquisition Regulations) in the specifications.

101.03_National_11_9_2016 Add the following to Subsection 101.03:

101.03 Abbreviations.

(a) Acronyms.

AGAR — Agriculture Acquisition Regulations AFPA — American Forest and Paper Association FSAR — Forest Service Acquisition Regulations MSHA — Mine Safety and Health Administration NESC — National Electrical Safety Code WCLIB — West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau

(f) Miscellaneous unit abbreviations.

101.04_National_9_5_2018 Make the following changes to Subsection 101.04:

101.04 Definitions.

Delete these definitions and replace the following:

Bid Schedule — The Schedule of Items.

Bridge — A structure, including supports, erected over a depression or an obstruction such as water along a road, a trail, or a railway and having a deck for carrying traffic or other loads.

Contractor — The individual or legal entity contracting with the Government for performance of prescribed work. In a timber sale contract, the contractor is the “Purchaser”.

Culvert — Any structure with a bottom, regardless of fill depth, depth of invert burial, or presence of horizontal driving surface, or any bottomless (natural channel) structure with footings that will not have wheel loads in direct contact with the top of the structure.

Drawings — (Public Works Contracts) Design sheets or fabrication, erection, or construction details submitted to the Contracting Officer by the Contractor according to FAR Clause 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction. Also refers to submissions and submittals.

Notice to Proceed — (Public Works Contracts) Written notice to the Contractor to begin the contract work.

Right-of-Way — A general term denoting (1) the privilege to pass over land in some particular line (including easement, lease, permit, or license to occupy, use, or traverse public or private lands), or (2) Real property necessary for the project, including roadway, buffer areas, access, and drainage areas.

Solicitation— (Public Works Contracts) The complete assembly of documents (whether attached or incorporated by reference) furnished to prospective bidders.

Add the following definitions:

Adjustment in Contract Price — “Equitable adjustment,” as used in the Federal Acquisition Regulations, or “construction cost adjustment,” as used in the Timber Sale Contract, as applicable.

Change — “Change” means “change order” as used in the Federal Acquisition Regulations, or “design change” as used in the Timber Sale Contract.

Forest Service — The United States of America, acting through the Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Neat Line — A line defining the proposed or specified limits of an excavation or structure.

Pioneer Road — Temporary construction access built along the route of the project.

Purchaser — The individual, partnership, joint venture, or corporation contracting with the Government under the terms of a Timber Sale Contract and acting independently or through agents, employees, or subcontractors.

Protected Streamcourse — A drainage shown on the plans or timber sale area map that requires designated mitigation measures.

Road Order — An order affecting and controlling traffic on roads under Forest Service jurisdiction. Road Orders are issued by a designated Forest Officer under the authorities of 36 CFR, part 260.

Shop Drawings — (Timber and Stewardship Contracts) Referred to as “Drawings” in FP-14, include drawings, diagrams, layouts, schematics, descriptive literature, illustrations, lists or tables, performance and test data, and similar materials furnished by Purchaser to explain in detail specific portions of the work required by the contract.

Utilization Standards — The minimum size and percent soundness of trees described in Public Works contract specifications or Timber Sale and IRTC contract provisions to determine merchantable timber.

Add Figure 101-1—Illustration of road structure terms:

Figure 101-1—Illustration of road structure terms.

102 – Bid¸ Award¸ and Execution of Contract 102.00_National_11_9_2016

Delete Section 102 in its entirety.

Delete Section 102.

103 – Scope of Work 103.00_National_11_9_2016 Delete all of Section 103 except Subsection 103.01 Intent of Contract.

Delete Subsections 103.02, 103.03, 103.04, 103.05.

104 – Control of Work 104.00_National_11_9_2016 Delete Subsections 104.01, 104.02, and 104.04.

Delete Subsections 104.01, 104.02, 104.04.

104.06_National_11_9_2016 Add the following to Subsection 104.06:

104.06 Use of Roads by Contractor.

The Contractor is authorized to use roads under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service for all activities necessary to complete this contract, subject to the limitations and authorizations designated in the Road Order(s) or described in the contract, when such use will not damage the roads or national forest resources, and when traffic can be accommodated safely.

106 – Acceptance of Work 106.01_National_7_18_2017 Delete Subsection 106.01 and replace with the following:

106.01 Conformity with Contract Requirements.

Follow the requirements of FAR Clause 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction.

References to standard test methods of AASHTO, ASTM, GSA, and other recognized standard authorities refer to the methods in effect on the date of solicitation for bids.

Perform all work to the lines, grades, cross-sections, dimensions, and processes or material requirements shown on the plans or specified in the contract.

Incorporate manufactured materials into the work according to the manufacturer’s recommendations or to these specifications, whichever is stricter.

Plan dimensions and contract specification values are the values to be strived for and complied with as the design values from which any deviations are allowed. Perform work and provide material that is uniform in character and reasonably close to the prescribed value or within the specified tolerance range. The purpose of a tolerance range is to accommodate occasional minor variations from the median zone that are unavoidable for practical reasons.

When standard manufactured items are specified (such as fence, wire, plates, rolled shapes, pipe conduits, etc., that are identified by gauge, unit mass, section dimensions, etc.), the identification will be considered to be nominal masses or dimensions. Unless specific contract tolerances are noted, established manufacturing tolerances will be accepted.

The Government may inspect, sample, or test all work at any time before final acceptance of the project. When the Government tests work, copies of test reports are furnished to the Contractor upon request. Government tests may or may not be performed at the work site. If Contractor testing and inspection is verified by the Government, the Contractor’s results may be used by the Government to evaluate work for acceptance. Do not rely on the availability of Government test results for process control.

Acceptable work conforming to the contract will be paid for at the contract unit bid price. Four methods of determining conformity and accepting work are described in Subsections 106.02 to 106.05 inclusive. The primary method of acceptance is specified in each Section of work. However, work may be rejected at any time it is found by any of the methods not to comply with the contract.

Remove, repair, or replace work that does not conform to the contract, or to prevailing industry standards where no specific contract requirements are noted. Removing, repairing, or replacing work; providing temporary traffic control; and any other related work to accomplish conformity will be at no cost to the Government.

(a) Disputing Government test results. If the accuracy of Government test results is disputed, promptly inform the Contracting Officer. If the dispute is unresolved after reasonable steps are taken to resolve the dispute, further evaluation may be obtained by written request. Include a narrative describing the dispute and a proposed resolution protocol that addresses the following:

Sampling method;

Number of samples;

Sample transport;

Test procedures;

Testing laboratories;

Reporting;

Estimated time and costs; and Validation process.

If the evaluation requires additional sampling or testing be performed, mutually agree with the Government on witnessing procedures and on sampling and testing by a third-party laboratory. Use a third-party laboratory accredited by the AASHTO accreditation program. Provide proof of the laboratory’s accreditation for the test procedures to be used. Do not use the same laboratory that produced the disputed Government test results or that produced the test results used as a basis for the dispute.

The Contracting Officer will review the proposed resolution protocol and may modify it before final approval and execution.

The Government will use the approved resolution protocol test results to determine the validity of the disputed testing. If the Government test results are validated, the Contractor will be responsible for all costs associated with developing and performing the resolution protocol. If the Government test results are not validated, the Government will be responsible for all costs associated with developing and performing the resolution protocol. If the validity of the Government test results cannot be determined, the Contractor and Government will equally share all costs associated with developing and carrying out the resolution protocol.

(b) Alternatives to removing and replacing non-conforming work. As an alternative to removal and replacement, the Contractor may submit a written request to:

1. Have the work accepted at a reduced price; or

1. Be given permission to perform corrective measures to bring the work into conformity.

The request must contain supporting rationale and documentation. Include references or data justifying the proposal based on an evaluation of test results, effect on service life, value of material or work, quality, aesthetics, and other tangible engineering basis. The Contracting Officer will determine disposition of the nonconforming work.

106.02_National_11_9_2016 Delete Subsection 106.02 and replace with the following:

106.02 Visual Inspection.

Acceptance is based on visual inspection of the work for compliance with the specific contract requirements. Use prevailing industry standards in the absence of specific contract requirements or tolerances.

107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public 107.05_National_7_18_2017 Delete Subsection 107.05 in its entirety.

Delete Subsection 107.05.

108 – Prosecution and Progress 108.00_National_11_9_2016 Delete Section 108 in its entirety.

Delete Section 108.

109 – Measurement and Payment 109.00_National_11_9_2016 Delete Subsections 109.06, 109.07, 109.08, and 109.09 in its entirety.

Delete Subsections 109.06, 109.07, 109.08, 109.09.

Delete the third paragraph and Table 109-1 of Subsection 109.01 and replace with the following:

109.01 Measurement of Work.

Take measurements as described in Subsection 109.02 unless otherwise modified by the Measurement Subsection of the section controlling the work being performed. Table 109-1 indicates the accuracy required for quantities of the various pay units used in the Schedule of Items. Use this guide to determine the decimal placement in the final payment.

Table 109-1 Decimal Accuracy of Quantities for Final Payment

Exception--Structure Excavation; Sheathing Materials; Bedding, Bed Course, and Backfill Materials; Gabions;

0.1

Exception--Calcium Chloride;

Sodium Chloride; Hydrated Lime;

Bituminous Materials; Pavements;

Bed Course Materials 0.01

109.02_National_11_9_2016 Add the following sentence to Subsection 109.02(b):

109.02 Measurement Terms and Definitions.

(b) Contract quantity. Contract quantities will be adjusted only when there are errors in the original design of 15% or more.

155 – Schedules for Construction Contracts 155.00_National_11_9_2016 Delete Section 155 in its entirety.

Delete Section 155.

157 – Soil Erosion and Sediment Control

Add the following to Subsection 157.02:

157.02 Material.

Provide erosion and sediment control materials from a certified noxious weed free source.

Delete Subsection 157.04 in its entirety and replace with the following:

157.04 General.

At least fourteen (14) days prior to the start of construction, submit a written plan according to Subsection 104.03 that provides permanent and temporary erosion control measures to minimize erosion and sedimentation during and after construction. Do not begin work until the necessary controls for that particular phase of work have been implemented. Do not modify the type, size, or location of any control without approval.

The plan should include measures for preventing erosion from temporary discharge of the Waste Rock Infiltration System (WRIS) Pipeline while improvements are being installed. The Contractor should expect pressurized flow in the WRIS with flow up to several hundred gallons per minute.

When erosion control measures are not functioning as intended, take corrective action to eliminate or minimize pollutants in storm water discharges from the project.

203 – Removal of Structures and Obstructions

Delete Subsection 203.01in its entirety and replace with the following:

203.01 Description

This work shall consist of excavating and removing the existing buried valve, disposal at an appropriate landfill and replacing the valve with pipe.

Delete Subsection 203.03 in its entirety and replace with the following:

203.03 Replacement

When the valve has been excavated and removed, submit a plan for approval for replacing the valve with HDPE SDR 17 with appropriate flanges and other connections. Fernco couplers or other similar connections are allowed. Backfill the replacement section according to the trench detail shown on the drawings.

Add the following to Subsection 203.08:

No separate payment will be made for pipe used to replace the valve.

604 – Manholes, Inlets and Catch Basins Add the following to Subsection 604.01:

604.01 Description.

Work also includes providing and installing all the valves, flow meter, filter, pipe fittings, pipe spools, waterproofing, backfill, and compaction.

Contractor must excavate to confirm the elevation of manhole pipe penetrations prior to ordering the manholes. Contractor shall submit shop drawings for proposed pre-cast manholes.

Material Add the following to Subsection 604.03:

604.03 Material.

Manhole bases must be monolithically cast with the riser. Waterproofing shall consist of Xypex Concentrate and shall be applied to the bottom and sides of the manhole interior extending up 6 feet from the base. Alternatively, Contractor may propose the use of Xypex additives at the precasting plant. If the Contractor proposes this approach, the Contractor shall submit a plan describing the type and amount of Xypex additive that will be used by the precaster.

611 – Water Systems Delete Subsection 604.01 in its entirety and add the following:

611.01 Description.

This work consists of supplying and installing HDPE pipe at the locations shown on the drawings as well as excavation, fusing, backfill, bedding, flanges and other appurtenances necessary for installation of HDPE pipe.

Add the following to Subsection 611.03:

611.03 General.

Prepare and submit for approval a flushing and pressure test plan that meets the requirements of ASTM F- 2164. The testing should pressure test all the pipe, valves and other appurtenances added for this project and it should be conducted prior to backfill. Test pressure shall be the rated pressure of the HDPE pipe or the lowest rated pressure for the other valves, flowmeters and appurtenances.

Add the following to Subsection 611.06:

611.06 Material.

Measurement for section 611 items shall not include the length through manholes or through ductile iron pipes adjacent to manholes.

713 – Roadside Improvement Material

Add the following to Section 713.12.

713.12 Erosion Control Bales, Wattles, Logs, and Rolls.

All products and materials must be biodegradable and certified noxious weed free.

Add the following to Section 713.17.

713.17 Temporary Rolled Erosion Control Products.

Erosion control material must be biodegradable and certified noxious weed free.

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