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APPENDIX C

C5.31# – ROAD MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS. (9/04) Contractor shall maintain roads in accordance with the following Contract Road Maintenance Requirements Summary:

PRE HAUL

ROAD TERMINI MILES ROAD MAINTENACE T-

SPECIFICATIONS

FROM TO T-801 T-803 T-812 T-813

FR 488 0 0.57 0.57 C

C

Kiwanis Cabin Road

0 0.49 0.49 C C

DURING HAUL

SPECIFICATIONS

FROM TO T-801 T-803 T-812 T-813

FR 488 0 0.57 0.57 C

C

Kiwanis Cabin Road

0 0.49 0.49 C C

POST HAUL

SPECIFICATIONS

FROM TO T-801 T-803 T-812 T-813

FR 488 0 0.57 0.57 C C

Kiwanis Cabin Road 0 0.49 0.49 C C

Notes: All maintenance requirements are NFSR = National Forest Service Road

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ROAD MAINTENANCE T-SPECIFICATIONS FOR STEWARDSHIP CONTRACTS

Contractor shall maintain roads in accordance with the following Contract Road Maintenance Requirements Summary:

Contractor will be responsible for doing all pre, during and post haul road maintenance with no compensation from the Forest Service.

T-SPECIFICATIONS

T-SPEC NUMBER SPECIFICATION TITLE

T-800 Definitions T-801 Slide and Slump Repair T-802 Ditch Cleaning T-803 Surfacing Blading T-806 Surface Repair T-807 Surface Stabilization (Water) T-809 Minor Drainage Structures T-812 Miscellaneous Structures T-813 Treatment and Disposal of Hazard Trees

T-GEN General Requirements

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T-800 DEFINITIONS

Wherever the following terms or pronouns are used, the intent and meaning shall be interpreted as follows:

Wherever the following terms or pronouns are used in Specifications T-801 through T-GEN, the intent and meaning shall be interpreted as follows:

800-1.1 - Agreement. Maintenance projects require a mutually acceptable method to resolve the problems, which arise when incompatible situations arise between drawings and specifications and actual conditions on the ground to allow orderly and satisfactory progress of the maintenance.

These specifications have been developed in anticipation of those problem areas and have provided that such changes will be by Agreement.

It is intended that drawings and specifications will govern unless "on-the-ground" conditions warrant otherwise, when specifications call for "Agreement", "agreed", or "approval" such Agreement or approval shall be promptly confirmed in writing.

800-1.2 - Annual Road Maintenance Plan. A plan prepared by various users of one or several roads. The plan is an Agreement on maintenance responsibilities to be performed for the coming year.

800-1.3 - Base Course. Material used to reinforce Subgrade or, as shown on drawings, placed on Subgrade to distribute wheel loads.

800-1.4 - Berm. Curb or dike constructed to prevent uncontrolled Roadway runoff water from discharging onto embankment slope.

800-1.5 - Borrow. Select Material taken from designated borrow sites.

800-1.6 - Crown, Inslope, and Outslope. The cross slope of the Traveled Way to aid in drainage and traffic maneuverability.

800-1.7 - Culverts. A conduit or passageway under a road, trail, or other obstruction. A culvert differs from a bridge in that it is usually entirely below the elevation of the Traveled Way.

800-1.8 - Drainage Dip. A dip in the Traveled Way which intercepts surface runoff and diverts the water off the Traveled Way. A Drainage Dip does not block the movement of traffic.

800-1.9 - Drainage Structures. Manufactured structures which control the runoff of water from the Roadway including Inslope, overside drains, aprons, flumes, downdrains, downpipes, culverts, and the like.

800-1.10 - Dust Abatement Plan. A table which lists the road, dust palliative, application rates, and estimated number of subsequent applications.

800-1.11 - Lead-off Ditches. A ditch used to transmit water from a Drainage Structure or Drainage Dip outlet to the natural drainage area.

800-1.12 - Material. Any substances specified for use in the performance of the work.

800-1.13 – Pre-haul Maintenance. Road maintenance work which must be accomplished to maintain the roads to a

Rev. April 2019

Page 4 of 15 Amendment 001 Sandia Ranger District satisfactory condition commensurate with the Contractor 's use, provided Contractor 's Operations do not damage improvements under BT6.22, or National Forest resources and hauling can be done safely. This work will be shown in the Annual Road Maintenance Plan as provided in CT5.31#. Pre-haul Maintenance work the Contractor elects to perform will be in compliance with the Road Maintenance T-Specifications.

800-1.14 - Roadbed. The portion of a road between the intersection of Subgrade and sideslopes, excluding that portion of the ditch below Subgrade.

800-1.15 - Road Maintenance Plan. A table which shows applicable road maintenance specifications to be performed by Contractor on specific roads.

800-1.16 - Roadside. A general term denoting the area adjoining the outer edge of the Roadway.

800-1.17 - Roadway. The portion of a road within the limits of excavation and embankment.

800-1.18 - Shoulder. That portion of Roadway contiguous with Traveled Way for accommodation of stopped vehicles, for emergency use, and lateral support of base and Surface Course, if any.

800-1.19 - Slide. A concentrated deposit of Materials from above or on backslope extending onto the Traveled Way or Shoulders, whether caused by mass land movements or accumulated ravelling.

800-1.20 - Slough. Material eroded from the backslope which partially or completely blocks the ditch, but does not encroach on the Traveled Way so as to block passage of traffic.

800-1.21 - Slump. A localized portion of the Roadbed which has slipped or otherwise become lower than that of the adjacent Roadbed and constitutes a hazard to traffic.

800-1.22 - Special Project Specifications. Specifications which detail conditions and requirements peculiar to the individual project.

800-1.23 - Subgrade. Top surface of Roadbed upon which Base Course or Surface Course is constructed. For roads without Base Course or Surface Course, that portion of Roadbed prepared as the finished wearing surface.

800-1.24 - Surface Course. The Material placed on Base Course or Subgrade primarily to resist abrasion and the effects of climate. Surface Course may be referred to as surfacing.

800-1.25 - Surface Treatment Plan. A table which lists the roads and surface treatments to be applied.

800-1.26 - Traveled Way. That portion of Roadway, excluding Shoulders, used for the movement of vehicles.

800-1.27 - Turnouts. That portion of the Traveled Way constructed as additional width on single lane roads to allow for safe passing of vehicles.

800-1.28 - Water Source. A place designated by the Contracting Officer for acquiring water for road maintenance purposes.

800-1.29 - Waterbar. A dip in the Roadbed which intercepts surface runoff and diverts the water off the Roadway. A Waterbar is not designed to be traversable by logging trucks.

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Figure 800-1: ILLUSTRATION OF ROAD STRUCTURE TERMS.

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T-801 SLIDE AND SLUMP REPAIR

DESCRIPTION

1.1 Slide removal and slump repair shall include excavation, loading, hauling, placing and shaping of waste or replacement of materials.

a). Slide Repair - This work shall consist of the removal and disposal of any materials such as soil, rock and vegetation which has encroached onto the roadway and cannot be routinely handled by a motor-grader during ditch cleaning and surface-blading operations.

b). Slump Repair - This work shall consist of filling, with select-material, depressions or washouts in roadway which have developed and cannot be routinely filled by a motor-grader during surface-blading operations.

REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Slide removal and slump repair shall be performed whenever necessary during Purchaser's use to facilitate traffic, proper drainage, and to prevent resource damage.

3.2 Material removed from slides shall be placed at locations designated by the Forest Service. Unless otherwise agreed, material shall not be wasted over road-fills and material placed shall be shaped and compacted by the hauling and spreading equipment.

3.3 When filling depressions or washouts, selected-material shall be moved from agreed locations, placed in layers and compacted to withstand settlement and deformation.

Existing aggregate-surfacing shall be salvaged when practicable and replaced after depressions have been filled.

Damaged aggregate-base and surfacing shall be repaired under Specification T-806, Surface Repair.

3.4 Following slide repair, roadway shall be shaped so as to reasonably conform to the adjacent roadway, unless otherwise agreed.

3.5 During repair, care shall be taken not to permanently foul aggregate or bituminous-surfaces through covering or mixing with earth or other debris from ditches, slides or other sources.

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T-802 DITCH CLEANING

1.1 This work shall consist of removing and disposing of all material from roadway drainage ditches to provide a free draining waterway conforming reasonably to the previous lines, grades and cross-sections.

REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Ditch-cleaning shall be performed whenever necessary during the Purchaser’s use to facilitate drainage.

3.2 Slough Material –

a). Slough material removed from the ditch, if suitable, may be placed in designed berms.

b). Slough material from ditch cleaning operations shall not be blended into aggregate surfaced roads, unless otherwise agreed, in writing, by the Forest Service.

c). Slough material that is not blended into existing roads or placed in berms shall be loaded and hauled to a waste-area designated by the Forest Service, placed in layers and compacted by the hauling vehicle, or disposed of as otherwise agreed.

3.3 During ditch cleaning, care shall be taken not to permanently foul aggregate or bituminous-surfaces through covering or mixing with earth or other debris from the ditches.

3.4 Roadway backslopes and berms shall not be undercut.

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T-803 SURFACE BLADING

1.1 Surface blading consists of keeping a native or aggregate surface Roadbed in a condition to facilitate traffic and provide proper drainage. It includes maintaining the Crown or Slope of the Traveled Way, Shoulders, Drainage Dips, all drainage ditches, Turnouts, Berms, and approach road intersections; also cleaning bridge decks. It also provides a level of smoothness appropriate for the traffic served.

MATERIALS

2.1 Water. When required, water shall be applied according to the requirements in Specification T-807 during scarifying and/or blading if sufficient moisture is not present to cut, mix, or compact the surface Material.

Water Sources will be shown on the project area map, or designated by the designated Forest Service official. The requirement will be listed in C/CT5.31#, when applicable.

REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Surface blading shall be performed immediately before, during, and after Contractor 's use as often as necessary to facilitate traffic and proper drainage.

3.2 Surface irregularities shall be eliminated by scarification and/or blading, and the surface left in a free- draining state and to a smoothness needed to facilitate traffic. The surface blading shall preserve the existing cross-section. Surface Material which has been displaced to the Shoulders or Turnouts shall be returned to the Traveled Way. The blading operation shall be conducted to prevent the loss of surface Material and to provide for a thorough mixing of the Material being worked.

3.3 When directed by the designated Forest Service official, residual bituminous material from previous surface-stabilization treatments shall be scarified and reduced to produce material not exceeding 3 inches (76.2 mm) in greatest dimension.

3.4 Roadway backslopes or Berms shall not be undercut, nor shall new Berms be established unless agreed to, in writing, by the designated Forest Service official.

Berms shall be repaired by placing Material, as needed to restore the Berm, to reasonably blend with existing line, grade, and cross-section. Other berms, which are determined by the designated Forest Service official as unnecessary, shall be removed.

3.5 Intersecting roads shall be bladed for a reasonable distance to assure proper blending of the two riding surfaces.

3.6 Drainage Dips and all Ditches shall be cleaned and maintained to reasonably blend with existing line, grade, and cross-section and to provide positive drainage.

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T-803-1

3.7 On native surfaced roads, Material generated from backslope Sloughing, and ditch cleaning may be blended with the surface Material being worked. On aggregate surfaced roads this Material shall not be blended with Surface or Base Course Material unless agreed to, in writing, by the designated Forest Service official.

3.8 Rocks or other Material remaining on the Traveled Way after the final pass that are larger than 4 inches in diameter or are larger than the maximum size of imported surfacing shall be removed from the Traveled Way. Unless otherwise designated by the designated Forest Service official, the oversized Material shall be disposed of by sidecasting. Sidecasting into streams, lakes, or water courses shall not be permitted.

3.9 Material and/or debris resulting from work under this specification shall not remain on or in structures, such as Culverts, bridge decks, overside drains, cattleguards, ditches, Drainage Dips, and the like.

3.10 Compaction. When required, the roadbed shall be compacted according to one of the following compaction methods, as listed in CT5.31#:

Compaction Method A - Operate equipment over the full-width until there is no visible evidence of further consolidation.

Compaction Method B - Use compression-type or vibratory rollers. Compact, full width, to at least 95 percent of the maximum density. Determine the in-place density and moisture content according to AASHTO T 310 or other approved test procedures. When required, use AASHTO T 224 to correct coarse particles.

3.11 Grid Rolling. When required, the roadbed shall be grid rolled as listed in CT5.31#. Unless otherwise agreed by the designated Forest Service official, grid-rolling will continue until roadbed imported surfacing-materials are reduced to a size not exceeding 3 inches (76.2 mm) in greatest dimension or two-thirds of the depth of the existing surfacing, whichever is greater.

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T-806 SURFACE REPAIR

1.1 This work shall consist of repairing potholes or small soft areas on imported aggregate surface, paved surface or native surfaced roads when materials are inadequate to withstand continuing use.

1.2 This work includes preparing the area to be repaired, furnishing and placing all necessary materials, and other work necessary to repair the surface.

1.3 Damage resulting from the Purchaser's operations is covered under B 5.12 and B 6.22 and is not provided for under this Specification.

MATERIAL

2.1 Aggregates - The types and gradations of aggregate shall be similar to, and compatible with, the existing surface material, as determined by the Forest Service.

a). Pit-run Aggregate: Pit-run aggregates shall consist of native materials of a size and gradation that can be taken directly from the source and placed on the road without crushing or screening. The maximum size shall be three-inches in the greatest dimension.

b). Grid-rolled Aggregate: Grid-rolled aggregate shall consist of native materials of a quality that can be taken directly from the source, without crushing or screening, and broken-down on the road by grid-rolling. The material shall be broken-down to a maximum size of three-inches (76.2 mm) in the greatest dimension.

c). Crushed Aggregate: Crushed-aggregate shall be crushed stone, slag, or gravel meeting current Forest Service or State DOT requirements.

2.2 Material used in the repair of bituminous pavements may be acquired from local commercial sources. If a mixing table is required, the location shall be approved by the Forest Service. The bituminous mixture to be used by the Purchaser shall be approved by the Forest Service. The Purchaser's share of the quantity of bituminous mixture used in the appraisal estimate will be shown on Road Maintenance Plan. However, Purchaser's share of the work may vary depending on Purchaser's hauling schedule, ground conditions, other traffic, etc.

2.3 Water, if required, will be as specified in Supplemental Specification T-803-1. Water source locations are shown on the timber sale area map.

2.4 Borrow material used in the repair of soft areas may be from Commercial or Forest Service sources as agreed to with the Forest Service. The quality and quantity of the material used in the repair will be limited to that needed to provide a stable traveled way for hauling.

3.1 Aggregate surface repair shall be performed as often as necessary during Purchaser's use to facilitate traffic and to prevent extensive damage to the road-surface.

3.2 Aggregate Surface Repair - Existing aggregate, which has been contaminated with unsuitable material from the subgrade or from other activities shall be removed as directed by the Forest Service. New aggregate shall be mixed until it is uniform throughout, at a moisture-content suitable to prevent segregation and to attain the desired compaction.

The aggregate shall be spread in a uniform layer, with no segregation of size, and to a loose depth that shall have the required thickness when compacted.

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If the required compacted depth of any aggregate base or surface course exceeds six inches, it shall be placed in two or more layers of approximately equal thickness. The maximum compacted thickness of any layer shall not exceed six- inches.

Hauling equipment shall be operated over the surface at the previously constructed layer in such a way as to minimize rutting or uneven compaction.

Compaction and grid-rolling, if required, will be as specified in Supplemental Specifications; T-803-2 and T-803-3 as applicable.

All material removed from aggregate-surface repair shall be disposed of as designated by the Forest Service.

3.3 Bituminous Pavement Repairs. The areas to receive bituminous pavement repairs will be marked on the road surface by the Forest Service just prior to Purchaser performing the work.

3.4 Potholes (deep patch). Surface Course and Base Course materials shall be excavated to a depth necessary to reach firm, suitable material. The minimum depth of excavation shall be 2 inches and the maximum depth of excavation shall be to the top of the subgrade.

The edges of the prepared hole shall be extended to form a vertical face in un-fractured asphalt surfacing. The prepared hole shall generally be circular or rectangular in shape, dry, and cleaned of all loose Material.

Prepared potholes shall be patched or barricaded immediately.

The faces of the prepared hole shall be tacked with a slow-setting emulsified asphalt.

The bituminous mixture shall be placed in layers not exceeding a compacted depth of 2 inches. Each layer shall be compacted thoroughly with hand or mechanical tampers or rollers. Compaction shall not be done with equipment wheels.

Upon completion, the compacted patch in the pothole shall be flush, with a tolerance or approximately ¼ inch to ½ inch above the level of the adjacent pavement.

3.5 Skin Patches. Bituminous mixture shall be distributed uniformly with feathered edges in layers not to exceed 2 inches compacted depth. When multiple layers are ordered, joints shall be offset at least 6 inches between layers.

Each layer shall be compacted by two passes with a 7-10 ton steel roller or comparable vibratory roller.

3.6 Disposal. All materials removed from potholes and patches shall be disposed of at disposal sites designated by the

Forest Service.

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T-807 SURFACE STABILIZATION (Water)

1.1 This work shall consist of applying water to the road surface as necessary to control road-surface loss, provide for road user safety, and minimize damage to adjacent resources.

MATERIAL

2.1 Water is the specified-material for surface stabilization; however, Purchaser may use other materials if agreed in advance by the Forest Service. Water-source locations are shown on the sale area map.

REQUIREMENTS

3.1 The rate of application shall be such that the water will not run-off of the surface and cause erosion or unnecessary waste. Water shall be applied to abate dust and stabilize surfacing when requested, in writing, by the Forest Service.

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T-809 MINOR DRAINAGE STRUCTURES

1.1 This work shall consist of cleaning and maintaining culverts; cleaning, maintaining and repairing inlets, outlets, related ditches, existing riprap, trash-racks and drop-inlets. Minor drainage-structures are those with waterway opening of less than thirty-five square-feet (3.2 SM) in a single installation or a multiple installation in which the smallest opening is less than nineteen square-feet (1.7 SM). This includes overside drains.

MATERIAL

2.1 All materials used in the maintenance of minor-drainage structures shall conform by type and specification to the material in the structure being maintained.

REQUIREMENTS

3.1 During periods of Purchaser's operation, Purchaser shall keep ditches, culverts and other drainage facilities clear and functioning.

3.2 Culverts, inlet and outlet channels, inlet trash-racks and drop-inlets shall be cleared of loose materials that could cause plugging or prevent the free-flow of water. Vegetative debris shall be scattered outside of the roadbed unless otherwise agreed. Debris shall be placed so as not to enter the stream-channels.

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T-812 MISCELLANEAOUS STRUCTURES

1.1 Maintenance of miscellaneous structures includes cattleguards, gates, H-braces, fencing, guardrails, signage, and other similar structures that have been previously installed to insure safe and efficient operation of the road.

MATERIALS

2.1 Any Materials needed in the maintenance of miscellaneous structures shall be similar in type and quality to the Material in the structure being maintained.

3.1 Cattleguards. Loose rail or wing elements shall be straightened and welded or bolted back in place.

Excess Material carried into the cattleguard shall be removed when drainage is blocked or when it reaches 6 inches from the bottom of the cattleguard frame. Drainage into and from the cattleguard shall be kept open.

3.2 Gates. Gates shall be kept in good repair and made to swing easily. Hinges or latches shall be repaired if not operating properly and hinges shall be oiled. Brush and debris shall be removed from within the swinging radius.

Loose wire gate ends and internal stays shall be maintained in good condition. Gate wire shall be maintained as necessary to insure proper operation of the gate both as a vehicle passageway and as a barrier to cattle movement.

3.3 H-braces. Posts, horizontal braces, and diagonal struts or tie wires shall be maintained to provide for tightness of fence and gate or latch posts.

3.4 Fencing. Fencing which has no opening or provisions for gating shall be temporarily braced prior to cutting. Fencing shall be replaced upon completion of use and shall be stretched and securely fastened to conform to its original spacing before cutting.

3.5 Signage. Structure delineators, regulatory and warning signs determined by the designated Forest Service official as necessary, shall be maintained in good, clean condition.

3.6 Guardrails. Guardrails shall be maintained according to the most recent AASHTO standards and specifications.

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T-813 Treatment and Disposal of Hazard Trees

1.1 Treatment and disposal of hazard trees consists of felling and disposal of designated unstable live or dead trees. Any removal of timber is subject to prior agreement between the CO and the Purchaser.

REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Designation of hazard trees. Hazard trees to be felled will be designated in advance by the designated Forest Service official, and will be flagged and/or marked.

3.2 Falling, bucking, and treatment for disposal. Use controlled felling to ensure the direction of fall and prevent damage to property, structures, roadway, residual trees, and traffic. Stump heights, measured on the side adjacent to the highest ground, must not exceed 12 inches or 1/3 of the stump diameter, whichever is greater. Higher stump heights are permitted when necessary for safety.

Felled snags and trees, which are not marked for removal, will be left in a stable condition such that they will not roll or slide. Position logs away from standing trees so they will not roll, are not on top of one another, and are located out of roadway and drainage structures.

Fell, limb, and remove trees which are marked for removal that equal or exceed the utilization standards as listed in the contract or Supplemental Specifications. Dispose of merchantable timber designated for removal in accordance with Provision B/BT2.32 or C/CT.3.2 Construction Clearing, or as designated by the designated Forest Service official.

3.3 Slash Treatment. Within the roadway, remove limbs, chunks, and debris in excess of 12 inches in length and 3 inches in diameter, and concentrations that may plug ditches or culverts, and water courses.

Dispose of slash by scattering outside the roadway limits without damaging trees, or improvements.

3.4 Safety. Adhere to the requirements in Provision B/BT6.33