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Slip N Slide Dams Decommissioning and Restoration Project Custer Gallatin National Forest

FOREST SERVICE

SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

SLIP N SLIDE DAMS DECOMMISSIONING

AND RESTORATION PROJECT

SECTIONS 1 AND 2, TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH, RANGE 7 EAST

45.170577 N, -110.823668 W

APRIL 12, 2022

GARDINER RANGER DISTRICT

CUSTER GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST

Forest Service Supplemental

Specification No.

SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATION TITLE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface FSSS 101 Terms, Format, and Definitions FSSS 102 Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract FSSS 103 Scope of Work FSSS 104 Control of Work FSSS 105 Control of Material FSSS 106 Acceptance of Work FSSS 107 Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public FSSS 108 Prosecution and Progress FSSS 109 Measurement and Payment FSSS 151 Mobilization FSSS 152 Construction Survey and Staking FSSS 153 Contractor Quality Control FSSS 155 Schedules for Construction Contracts FSSS 156 Public Traffic FSSS 157 Soil Erosion and Sediment Control FSSS 201 Clearing and Grubbing FSSS 203 Removal of Structures and Obstructions FSSS 204 Excavation and Embankment FSSS 211 Roadway Obliteration FSSS 251 Riprap FSSS 619 Fences, Gates, and Cattle Guards FSSS 624 Topsoil FSSS 625 Turf Establishment FSSS 626 Plants, Trees, Shrubs, Vines, and Groundcovers FSSS 627 Sod FSSS 628 Noxious Weed Containment and Eradication FSSS 629 Rolled Erosion Control Products FSSS 630 Control of Water FSSS 631 Beaver Dam Analogs FSSS 704 Soil FSSS 705 Rock

SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATION LIST OF APPENDICES

APPENDIX A – Geotechnical Report for Shooting Star Dams (Draft Text and Limitations)

APPENDIX B – Geology Maps

APPENDIX C – Test Pit Logs

APPENDIX D – Geotechnical Laboratory Testing Data

APPENDIX E – Extents of Selective Clearing and Grubbing

APPENDIX F – Extents of Topsoil Removal and Replacement

Preface

Delete all but the first paragraph and add the following:

The Forest Service, US Department of Agriculture has adopted FP-14 for construction of this project.

101 – Terms, Format, and Definitions

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.

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.

MP — milepost location ppm — parts per million volume

STA — station location

Make the following changes to Subsection 101.04:

101.04 Definitions

Delete these definitions and replace with 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 CO 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 the specifications 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

Delete Section 102 in its entirety.

103 – Scope of Work

Delete all but subsection 103.01 Intent of Contract and add the following:

This contract involves decommissioning of the three Slip N Slide (formerly Shooting Star) dams and restoring the Slip N Slide drainage to a native wetland habitat. The project will be broken into two options that are expected to be awarded over two years. Depending on USFS funding available, both options may be awarded simultaneously in Year 1. Option 1 (Year 1) includes all earthwork, all rockwork (salvage, delivery, and placement), and primary herbicide treatment. Option 2 (Year 2) includes the remainder of restoration work items plus herbicide spot treatment. See the Schedule of Items for a detailed breakout of work items for each Option.

The restoration project includes the following elements:

• Repair and improve the site access road.

• Upper Pond area:

o Kill and remove invasive Curly Leaf Pondweed.

o Control water to minimize downstream flow of Pondweed herbicide.

o Apply 2,4-D herbicide to select upland areas around pond.

o Remove and dispose of existing outlet pipe.

o Remove existing dam embankment.

o Place new site fills to dispose of dam embankment materials, flatten bank slopes, and create wetland habitat with limited detention storage.

o Add a new rock-armored flood detention spillway with a low-flow channel notch.

o Revegetate with native wetland and upland plants.

• Middle Pond area:

o Kill and remove invasive Curly Leaf Pondweed.

o Control water to minimize downstream flow of Pondweed herbicide.

o Apply 2,4-D herbicide to select upland areas around pond.

o Remove existing dam embankment.

o Place new site fills to dispose of dam embankment materials, flatten bank slopes, and create wetland habitat with limited detention storage.

o Add a new rock-armored flood detention spillway with a low-flow channel notch.

o Add Beaver Dam Analogs in wetland basin.

o Revegetate with native wetland and upland plants.

• Lower Pond area:

o Kill and remove invasive Curly Leaf Pondweed.

o Control water to minimize downstream flow of Pondweed herbicide.

o Apply 2,4-D herbicide to select upland areas around pond.

o Remove and dispose of existing outlet pipe.

o Remove existing dam embankment.

o Place new site fills to dispose of dam embankment materials, flatten bank slopes, and create wetland habitat with limited detention storage.

o Add a new rock-armored flood detention spillway with a low-flow channel notch.

o Add Beaver Dam Analogs in wetland basin.

o Revegetate with native wetland and upland plants.

• Area Between Middle Pond and Lower Pond:

o Remove and reclaim gravel road spur extending south across creek channel.

o Apply 2,4-D herbicide to select upland areas as indicated on the drawings.

o Regrade stream channel to connect to downstream wetlands and allow floodwaters to flow north of the new channel.

o Add berm embankments to prevent flood flows from draining to the south.

o Flatten embankment toe slopes at northeast end of existing meadow.

o Add Beaver Dam Analogs in new channel and floodplain.

o Revegetate with native wetland and upland plants.

• Area Downstream of Lower Pond:

o Add berm embankments to promote channelization of flood flows.

104 – Control of Work

Delete Subsections 104.01, 104.02, and 104.04.

104.03 Specifications and Drawings

Delete Subsection 104.03(c) and replace with the following:

(c) As-Built Plans. Furnish one set of as-built plans. The Government will provide one set of contract plans to be used exclusively for recording the as-built details of the project. Use red pencil or red ink to record the information on the as-built plans.

Note all additions or revisions to the location, character, and dimensions of the prescribed work shown on the contract plans. Line out all details shown that are not applicable to the completed work. Check off details shown that were incorporated into the completed work without change.

Retain the plans at the project site and, as work progresses, continually update them to reflect the as-built details. Upon request, make the plans available to the CO to review for compliance with these specifications.

Show the following types of changes on the as-built plans:

(1) Typical section(s):

a) Revisions in dimensions.

b) Revisions in materials.

(2) Plan and profile:

a) Revisions to the alignment.

b) Changes in the construction limits.

c) Revisions in location, type, and grade of road approaches.

d) Location and type of utilities.

e) Location, size, and type of underdrains.

f) Skew of culverts.

g) Channel changes.

h) Location of monuments and permanent references.

i) Elevations for all aerial and underground crossings of utilities.

j) Location, length, and type of fencing.

k) Revisions to grades, elevations, and stationing of intersection PIs.

l) Equations.

m) Culvert diameter, length, type, and stationing. On culvert extensions, indicate the length of the existing pipe and the length of the extension.

n) Location, length, stationing, and type of retaining walls.

o) Location, length, stationing, and end treatment of guardrail.

(3) Miscellaneous:

a) Revisions to parking areas or turnouts.

Furnish the as-built working plans to the CO before the final inspection. Correct all details found during the final inspection that are not shown on the as-built plans and return to the CO within 5 days.

Add the following subsection:

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 when such use will not damage the roads or National Forest resources and when traffic can be accommodated safely. Commensurate with use, maintain all unpaved roads under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service.

Add the following subsection:

104.07 Restoration by Contractor

All areas disturbed by the Contractor’s operations including, but not limited to, access roads, staging areas, stockpiles, haul roads, loading operations, and disposal operations shall be ripped and restored by grading to the original contours and seeded, unless otherwise designated. During the course of the work, the Contractor shall periodically, or as directed by the CO, remove and dispose of all surplus construction materials and debris and keep the project area and public right-of-way reasonably clean. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall remove all temporary construction facilities, debris, and unused materials, leaving the project sites in a neat and clean condition. All debris shall be disposed of off-site in a State-licensed landfill.

105 – Control of Material

105.01 Source of Supply and Quality Requirements

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All materials incorporated into the project shall be certified noxious weed seed free, either through visual inspection or commercial certification.

Contractor is responsible for providing the CO with any soil testing data required (i.e. standard proctor tests, gradation tests) in a timely manner so as not to delay the work.

105.02 Material Sources

105.02(a) Government-provided sources

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Use all suitable material from the project sites unless otherwise designated. Borrow sites and waste sites for excess and unsuitable material shall be designated by the CO.

Select Borrow. Select borrow required for the project shall be salvaged from the existing dam embankments as shown on the Drawings Sheets 4A-4C. Prior to salvaging the material, topsoil shall be stripped from the existing dam embankments and temporarily stockpiled adjacent to the salvage area. Select borrow shall meet gradation requirements in Subsection 204.07.

Rock. Rock for spillway bank armoring shall be salvaged from on-site rock sources as shown on the Drawings Sheet 3A.

Gravel. Gravel required for the project shall be obtained from the following sources:

(1) Bedding gravel for Upper Pond creek outlet shall be imported 6-inch-minus pitrun gravel per Section

704.09. Contractor may propose alternate, cost-saving materials that slightly exceed the specified gradation. See Section 704.09.

(2) Bedding gravel for Class 4 riprap (Middle and Lower Ponds) per Section 704.09 shall be salvaged from reclamation of existing gravel roads as shown on the Drawings Sheets 4A and 4F. If the Contractor determines that importing this material from a local source is less expensive than salvaging the rock onsite, the Contractor should inform the Contracting Officer of this potential savings.

(3) Gravel for Beaver Dam Analogs per Section 631 shall be salvaged from reclamation of existing gravel roads as shown on the Drawings Sheets 4A and 4F. If the Contractor determines that importing this material from a local source is less expensive than salvaging the gravel onsite, the Contractor should inform the Contracting Officer of this potential savings.

105.02(b) CONTRACTOR-located sources

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Any borrow site shall be free of noxious weeds. Prior to any borrow site development or use of materials, the borrow site shall be inspected and approved by the CO.

105.05 Use of Material Found in the Work

Delete 105.05 (a) and (b) and the last sentence of the second paragraph and substitute the following:

Materials produced or processed from Government lands in excess of the quantities required for performance of this Contract are the property of the Government. The Government is not obligated to make reimbursement for the cost of producing these materials.

106 – Acceptance of Work

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 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 CO. 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:

1) Sampling method;

2) Number of samples;

3) Sample transport;

4) Test procedures;

5) Testing laboratories;

6) Reporting;

7) Estimated time and costs; and

8) 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 CO 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

2) 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 CO will determine disposition of the nonconforming work.

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 Responsibility for Damage Claims

Delete the entire subsection.

107.10 Environmental Protection

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Design and locate equipment repair shops, stationary refueling sites, or other facilities to minimize the potential and impacts of hazardous material spills on Government land.

Before beginning any work, submit a Hazardous Spill Plan. List actions to be taken in the event of a spill.

Incorporate preventive measures to be taken, such as the location of mobile refueling facilities, storage and handling of hazardous materials, and similar information. Immediately notify the CO of all hazardous material spills. Provide a written narrative report form no later than 24 hours after the initial report and include the following:

• Description of the item spilled (including identity, quantity, manifest number, and other identifying information).

• Whether amount spilled is EPA or state reportable, and if so whether it was reported, and to whom.

• Exact time and location of spill including a description of the area involved.

• Containment procedures.

• Summary of any communications the Contractor had with news media, Federal, state and local regulatory agencies and officials, or Forest Service officials.

• Description of clean-up procedures employed or to be employed at the site including final disposition and disposal location of spill residue.

When available provide copies of all spill-related clean-up and closure documentation and correspondence from regulatory agencies.

The Contractor is solely responsible for all spills or leaks that occur during the performance of this contract.

Clean up spills or leaks to the satisfaction of the CO and in a manner that complies with Federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

107.11 Fire Safety and Mitigation Plan

Add the following:

Before mobilizing equipment, submit a fire plan for approval by the CO. Provide details for equipment and procedures. Acceptance of the fire plan by the CO does not relieve Contractor from implementing the fire plan.

108 – Prosecution and Progress

Delete Section 108 in its entirety.

109 – Measurement and Payment

109.02 Measurement Terms and Definitions

(b) Contract quantity (CQ).

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

Items to be measured by contract quantities will be designated on the Schedule of Items.

Add the following definition:

(q) Actual quantities (AQ). These quantities are determined from measurements of completed work.

Items to be measured by actual quantities will be designated on the Schedule of Items.

(r) Lump sum quantities (LSQ). These quantities denote one complete unit of work as required by or described in the Contract, including necessary materials, equipment, and labor to complete the job. They will not be measured individually. Items to be measured by lump sum quantities will be designated on the Schedule of Items.

Delete the following subsections: 109.06, 109.07, 109.08, and 109.09.

151 – Mobilization

Description Add the following to the end of the last sentence:

151.01 This work also includes cleaning of all equipment used at the project site. Clean all construction equipment prior to entry on the project site and prior to leaving the project site. Wash the sides, tops, and undercarriages of all construction equipment. Remove all seeds, plants, plant fragments, dirt, and debris from the construction equipment. Clean truck beds and dump boxes hauling to the project site prior to entering the work area and prior to leaving the project site. Only equipment inspected by the Forest Service will be allowed to operate within the project area. All subsequent move-ins of equipment to the project area will be treated in the same manner as the initial move-in. This requirement does not apply to cars, pickup trucks, and other vehicles that regularly travel between the construction site and areas off the National Forest. Equipment will be considered free of soil, seed, and other such debris when a visual inspection does not disclose such material.

Disassembly of equipment, components or the need for specialized inspection tools is not required. Notify the CO in writing at least 72 hours before moving any construction equipment either onto or off of the National Forest. Notification will include an agreed upon location where the equipment will be available for inspection by the Forest Service. Inspection will be required after every cleaning. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure any subcontractor trucks comply with the decontamination protocols.

Incoming equipment will be staged for inspection at the highway pullout where Slip N Slide creek crosses US- 89, as identified on the Drawings Sheet 4E (also see Sheet 2 near Control Point CP-102). Inspected and approved equipment and supplies will be staged for construction in the gravel parking area at the base of the Slip N Slide drainage as identified on the Drawings Sheet 4E and in the south end of the irrigated field below Middle Pond as identified on the Drawings Sheet 4C. Outbound equipment decontamination/cleaning and inspection will be located in the flatter meadow/parking area north of Middle Pond as identified on the Drawings Sheet 4B. Coordinate with the CO prior to staging equipment and materials. Temporary traffic control and signage are also incidental to this item. Coordinates of inspection and staging areas are listed below (latitude and longitude in decimal degrees):

(a) Incoming equipment inspection: (45.163628, -110.836009).

(b) Construction staging location 1: (45.164392, -110.833960).

(c) Construction staging location 2: (45.166026, -110.823296).

(d) Outbound equipment inspection: (45.170183, -110.819875).

The project schedule and period of performance shall be per the Contract Documents. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to schedule delivery of materials, equipment and all necessary supplies to the site, to ensure that work can be substantially completed within the specified contract time.

New infestations of noxious weeds of concern to Forest Service and identified by either Contractor or Forest Service, on the Project Area or on the haul route, will be promptly reported to the other party. Contractor and Forest Service will agree on treatment methods to reduce or stop the spread of noxious weeds when new infestations are found.

152 – Construction Survey and Staking

152.04 General

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The Contractor is responsible for providing all staking or re-setting of disturbed stakes.

(a) Personnel.

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Conduct all construction staking under the direction of a licensed professional engineer or land surveyor who is closely associated and familiar with construction staking.

152.05 Survey and Staking Requirements

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(m) Measurement surveys. Perform all measurement surveys essential for determining payment quantities. Perform measurement surveys in conformance with the tolerances established in Table 152-1.

(n) Riprap slope tolerance. Horizontal tolerance for the riprap slopes shall be +/- 1.0 feet. Final elevations shall be +/- 0.1 feet of those shown on the Drawings. Surface elevations of rock materials will be measured at the average surface height, which is defined as the elevation midway between the lowest and highest points of the exposed rock on the surface. No rock shall deviate more than 0.5 feet from the average surface elevation.

153 – Contractor Quality Control

Delete Subsection 153.09 and add the following.

153.09. Project Submittals

At a minimum, the contractor shall provide project submittals to the CO as shown on the Submittal Log below.

Submittal requirements are listed in the Standard Specifications, Supplemental Specifications, and Drawings.

Submittal Log

Item No.

Incidental to

Pay Item(s) Description of Submittal

Type of Submittal

Requirement found in Specification No.

/Drawings

Additional Specification References

1 151 Fire Safety and Mitigation Plan Plan FSSS 107.11

2 151 Weed Free Material Source Certification

Material Certification FSSS 105 FSSS 151

3 151 Hazardous Spill Plan Plan FSSS 107.10

4 151 Contractor Quality Control Plan Plan FP-14 153.03 FP-14 552.09

5 151 Erosion Control Plan Plan FSSS 157.03

6 204 Peninsula and Island Construction Plan Plan FSSS 204

7 251 Stone/Rock Salvage Plan Plan FSSS 251, FSSS 211 FSSS 705

8 251 Riprap, Class 4 Material Certification FSSS 251, FSSS 705

9 251 Riprap, Class 6 Material Certification FSSS 251, FSSS 705

10 251 Bedding Gravel for Class 6 Riprap

Material Certification FSSS 251, FSSS 705 FSSS 105.02

11 625 Wetland Seed Mix Certification Material Certification FSSS 625

12 625 Upland Seed Mix Certification Material Certification FSSS 625

13 626 Nursery Stock Plants Certification

Material Certification FSSS 626

14 626 Temporary Wildlife Fence Plan Plan FSSS 626

Submittal Log

Item No.

Incidental to

Pay Item(s) Description of Submittal

Type of Submittal

Requirement found in Specification No.

/Drawings

Additional Specification References

15 627 Sod Harvesting and Placement Plan Plan FSSS 627

16 628 2,4-D Herbicide Certification Material Certification FSSS 628

17 628 2,4-D Herbicide Dosing and Application Plan Plan FSSS 628

18 628 Fluridone Herbicide Certification

Material Certification FSSS 628

19 628 Fluridone Herbicide Dosing and Application Plan Plan FSSS 628

20* 628 Endothall Herbicide Certification*

Material Certification* FSSS 628

21* 628 Endothall Herbicide Dosing and Application Plan* Plan* FSSS 628

22 629 BDA Material Species Certification

Material Certification FSSS 629

23 630 Control of Water Plan FSSS 630

* Note: This plan and certification are only applicable if Contractor elects to use Endothall.

Measurement and Payment

153.10 Do not measure Contractor Quality Control for payment. See Subsection 109.05.

155 – Schedules for Construction Contracts

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156 – Public Traffic

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Description

156.01. This work consists of controlling and protecting public traffic adjacent to the project.

Material

156.02. Conform to the MUTCD and the following Sections and Subsections:

Permanent Traffic Control 633 Traffic Signing and Marking Material 718 Concrete Barriers and Precast Guardwalls 618 Temporary Plastic Fence 710.11

Construction Requirements

156.03 General. Accommodate traffic according to the requirements set forth below, MUTCD, and Section 635.

Perform work in a manner that ensures safety and convenience of the public. The Shooting Star Ranch access road is currently closed to public traffic and will remain closed to the general public for the duration of the project. Accommodate public traffic on roads adjacent to the project until the project is accepted according to Subsection 106.07(b).

Submit traffic control plan at least 30 days prior to intended use. Perform no work that interferes or conflicts with traffic until a traffic control plan has been approved by the CO.

The Contractor shall erect warning signs on roads in advance of the project area where operations may interfere with public use of the road due to contractor traffic. All road barricades, warning signs, lights, temporary signals, flagmen and pilot car operators and equipment, and other protective devices, shall conform with Part VI of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, published by the Federal Highway Administration and applicable safety codes.

156.04 Temporary Traffic Control. Install and maintain temporary traffic control devices adjacent to and within the project as required by the approved traffic control plan and the MUTCD. Install and maintain traffic control devices as follows:

(a) Furnish and install traffic control devices before the start of construction operations.

(b) Install only those traffic control devices needed for each stage or phase.

(c) Relocate temporary traffic control devices as necessary.

(d) Remove devices that no longer apply to the existing conditions.

(e) Immediately replace any device that is lost, stolen, destroyed, or inoperative.

(f) Keep temporary traffic control devices clean.

(g) Remove all temporary traffic control devices upon contract completion or when approved.

(h) When required, use flaggers certified by the American Traffic Safety Services Association, the National Safety Council, the International Municipal Signal Association, a state agency, or other acceptable organization. Perform the work described under MUTCD Part 6. Use type III, VII, VIII, or IX retroreflective sheeting on flagger paddles. Do not use flags. Flaggers must wear high visibility safety apparel as required by MUTCD 6E.02.

156.06 Acceptance. Public traffic work will be evaluated under Subsection 106.02.

Measurement and Payment

156.07 Do not measure Public Traffic for payment. Payment for contract work is provided indirectly. See Subsection 109.05.

157 – Soil Erosion and Sediment Control

157.01 Add the following:

Work includes preparing an Erosion Control Plan (ECP), implementing the Best Management Practices (BMPs) described in the ECP, inspecting and repairing or replacing BMPs, and, on project completion, removing any Soil Erosion Control measures unless the Contracting Officer identifies specific BMPs to be left in place.

Materials

157.02 Materials

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Provide bales, wattles, logs and rolls from a certified noxious weed free source.

Construction Requirements

157.04 General

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Submit an Erosion Control Plan detailing permanent and temporary control measures to minimize erosion and sedimentation during and after construction in accordance with the plans and storm water permits. Do not modify the type, size, or location of any control or practice without approval by the CO. Submit the erosion control plan proposal at least 7 days before operations begin to the CO for approval.

Reflect in the Erosion Control Plan special concerns and measures necessary to protect resources and government improvements. Include:

a) The construction activities and sequence of implementation relating to specific erosion control measures.

b) The location and type of permanent controls to be implemented during construction.

c) The location and type of temporary controls to be implemented during construction.

d) Description of the monitoring plan and construction activities and sequence of implementation relating to specific erosion control measures.

Incorporate all permanent erosion control features into the project at the earliest practicable time, as outlined in the approved plan.

Add the following to the third paragraph:

Upon completion of construction at the site, remove all temporary erosion control devices, dewatering materials and equipment from Government property.

157.11 Waterway and Slope Protection and Stabilization

Stockpiled materials are to be fully covered with tarps or approved equal if they are left exposed for extended periods of time, particularly during spring or wet weather, per Forest Service requirements and the CO. Soil stockpiles shall be located away from waterways and shall have erosion control measures implemented. Short-term (1 day or less) stockpiling near waterways is allowable with erosion control measures in place.

Measurement

157.17. Do not measure soil erosion and sediment control for payment. This item is incidental to other items in the contract.

201 – Clearing and Grubbing

201.01 Description

Delete Subsection 201.01 and replace with the following.

This work consists of light to moderate clearing and grubbing required to perform the work shown on the Drawings and in Appendix E of this specification. This includes removing timber, brush, stumps and roots within the construction disturbance limits. This work also includes salvage of soil, sod, and plant materials for reclamation (to the extent practical) and construction, as well as disposal of existing unusable woody debris and brush piles as required to complete the work shown on the Drawings. Additional clearing and grubbing to expand staging areas outside of disturbance limits and borrow area may be performed as approved by the CO but are not a part of this work item and are incidental to the bid items. Appendix E provides aerial photographs of the various areas to be cleared and grubbed and shows the extent of such work that is required. Many of these areas only have small brush and few, small diameter trees.

201.06 Disposal

Delete subsection 201.06 and replace with the following.

Merchantable timber belongs to the Government and shall be stored at an off-site decking location as approved by the CO. Provide temporary stockpiles of woody debris, brush, and stumps within the construction disturbance limits and adjacent to the disturbed areas. Dispose of debris not used for construction and reclamation by evenly spreading along disturbed slopes and as directed by the CO. Exact areas for debris disposal to be approved by the CO prior to placement of debris.

203 – Removal of Structures and Obstructions

203.01 Description

Add the following:

This work consists of removing and disposing of the following existing items as shown on the Drawings:

(a) The CMP outlet pipe for the Upper Pond Dam.

(b) The irrigation diversion inlet and road culvert below Middle Pond.

(c) The CMP outlet pipe for the Lower Pond Dam.

(d) The center-pivot irrigation sprinkler and concrete pad in the field below Middle Pond.

203.05 Disposing of Material

Modify this subsection as follows:

(a) Remove from project. Add the following:

All materials designated for removal become the property of the Contractor and are to be disposed of by removing from Forest Service Lands in accordance with all local, state and federal requirements.

(b) Burn. Delete this section.

(c) Bury. Delete this section.

204 – Excavation and Embankment

204.01 Add the following:

(a) Dam Excavation and Berm Embankment Construction. This work consists of excavation of portions of the existing dam embankments as shown in plans and disposing select borrow material salvaged from the excavation. This work also includes miscellaneous grading, earthwork, and compaction required for the construction of berm embankments.

This work also consists of removal of miscellaneous debris and unsuitable material encountered during excavation of the existing embankment.

This work also includes the Peninsula and Island Construction Plan (no more than 1 page). The Peninsula and Island Construction Plan shall detail proposed construction access and fill placement and compaction methods. The Peninsula and Island Construction Plan shall be submitted to the CO for approval at least 14 days prior to the beginning of placing material at the Middle Pond or Lower Pond sites.

Soft ground conditions are present in the dewatered pond bottoms. Construction access may require low-ground-pressure equipment and methods. Appendices A through D provide geotechnical information regarding the project site. Some low standing water may also be present in the pond areas.

Material

204.03 Add the following:

Berm embankment fill shall consist of Select Borrow per Section 704.07.

Construction Requirements

204.07 Subexcavation

Add the following:

Portions of the existing embankment material shall be excavated as shown on the Drawings. The existing embankment material shall be stockpiled on-site and select material shall be re-used as embankment fill per Section 704.

204.10 Berm Embankment Construction

Add the following:

The construction of each lift shall be in a continuous, approximately horizontal layer for the full length and width of the berm embankment. Embankment material shall be mixed and blended to provide a homogeneous section. Provide primary water conditioning, mixing, and blending in stockpiles if necessary. Distribute the fill in any given zone and lift such that it is free from lenses, pockets, streaks, or layers differing in material type or texture or gradation from the surrounding fill. Manually remove boulders over 1 foot in size.

204.11 Compaction

Equipment and Operation. Compaction equipment will be of suitable type and size adequate to obtain the material in-place densities specified in an efficient process in the judgment of the CO. The combination of compaction equipment weight and energy shall achieve a firm soil condition with 2 to 4 passes over compatible lift thicknesses of between 4 and 9 inches. Compaction via tracking with several passes of a large dozer is suggested. Contractor shall demonstrate their combination of equipment, lift thickness, material types, and number of passes early in the compaction process for approval by the CO. Contractor is welcomed to submit alternate equipment and compaction processes for review and approval by the CO. The loose lift thickness of the material placed should be appropriate for the compaction equipment being utilized, and the maximum loose lift thickness shall be 9 inches.

Berm Embankment Fill Requirements. Except where soils are saturated, topsoil shall be stripped prior to placing embankment fill in select areas as identified on the drawings. Further information regarding topsoil removal and replacement is available in Appendix F of this specification. The embankment foundation shall be proof-rolled or compacted to a dense, unyielding condition to the satisfaction of the CO.

Compact all select borrow used as embankment fill in 9-inch thick (maximum) loose horizontal lifts by rolling or tracking for a minimum of 4 passes with a suitable compactor and lift thickness to achieve a firm condition.

The Contractor shall protect the embankment fill lifts from drying, freezing, or over-wetting during construction. Any areas that form shrinkage cracks or a hard crust should be scarified, watered, and recompacted before placing the next lift to ensure adequate bonding to subsequent lifts. If standing water or ponding occurs, the Contractor shall adequately dry the material before placing the next lift. Frozen materials or snow-contaminated materials shall not be used within the embankment, and areas to be filled should be protected from freezing.

Measurement

Add the following:

204.16 Measure the Section 204 items as listed in the bid schedule and in accordance with Subsection 109.02.

211 – Roadway Obliteration and Gravel Salvage

211.01 Description

Add the following:

Roadbed gravels shall be reclaimed for use as riprap bedding gravel. Revegetate all disturbed areas. Include roadbed gravel reclamation extent and estimated salvage material quantities in the Stone/Rock Salvage Plan per Section 251.01 and Section 153.09.

211.02 Construction Requirements

Modify this subsection as follows:

(b) Nonrigid material.

(1) Nonasphalt material. Delete this subsection in its entirety and replace with the following:

Scrape the gravel, crushed stone, or other nonrigid surface, base, and subbase material. Scraped road aggregate materials shall be salvaged and reused as riprap and stream bedding gravel. Temporary stockpiles for salvaged materials shall conform to Section 157.11.

211.03 Waterbars and Barriers.

Delete this section.

251 – Riprap

251.01 Add the following:

This work consists of gathering, reclaiming and placing cobbles/boulders and furnishing and placing riprap at the following locations as shown on the Drawings:

(1) Class 4 riprap shall be used for grade control berms at the Lower Pond and Middle Pond areas.

(2) Class 6 riprap shall be used for grade control berms and check dams at the Upper Pond area.

(3) Class 4 riprap shall be used for supplementary armoring at the Upper Pond area.

Riprap filter/bedding gravel placement costs (but not material costs) are incidental to this pay item.

This work also includes the Stone/Rock Salvage Plan (no more than 1 page). The Stone/Rock Salvage Plan shall detail proposed collection areas, methods, access points, and estimated salvaged material quantities. The Stone/Rock Salvage Plan shall be submitted to the CO for approval at least 14 days prior to the beginning of salvaging stone/rock materials. If the Contractor determines that importing riprap and gravel material is less expensive than onsite salvage, the Contractor should inform the CO of such.

Material

251.02 Add the following:

Class 4 and Class 6 riprap shall meet the requirements of Section 705. Other gradations may be acceptable, as approved by the CO. Class 4 riprap shall be salvaged from existing boulder piles on site as approved by the CO.

Class 6 riprap shall be import material unless approved otherwise by the CO.

Filter/bedding gravel shall meet the requirements of Section 704.09. Required filter/bedding gravel quantity is estimated based on the minimum depths of bedding gravel listed below.

• Class 6 riprap: Place on top of 6-inch-minus import pitrun gravel used for stream outlet bedding and armor. The minimum thickness of 6-inch-minus pitrun gravel shall be 18 inches (both under the Class 6 riprap and between riprap check dams).

• Class 4 riprap at Lower Pond and Middle Pond: 215 CY of bedding gravel required (gradation per requirements of Section 704.09). The minimum thickness of Class 4 riprap bedding gravel shall be 6 inches. Use on-site salvaged gravel from road reclamation as shown on the Drawings.

• Class 4 riprap at Upper Pond: Supplementary armoring at the Upper Pond area shall be placed on 6-inch-minus pitrun gravel with no additional bedding.

One potential quarry available to provide this material (and gravel material if desired) is the Black Diamond Quarry (www.blackdiamondquarry.com) located about 20 miles away from the project site in Emigrant, Montana. Contact at the quarry is Mr. John Fanuzzi at phone number: 406 589-1111.

http://www.blackdiamondquarry.com/

Construction Requirements

251.03 Add the following:

Class 4 riprap shall be bedded in 6 inches minimum of riprap filter/bedding gravel (FSSS 704.09). Class 6 riprap shall be bedded in 18 inches minimum of 6-inch-minus pitrun gravel.

619 – Fences, Gates and Cattle Guards

Construction Requirements

619.03 Fences and Gates

Add the following.

Minimize disturbances to existing fences and gates as required to complete the work. Repair or replace any damaged fences or gates to the satisfaction of the CO.

Measurement

619.10.

Measure the Section 619 items as listed in the bid schedule and in accordance with Subsection 109.02.

624 – Topsoil

624.01 Add the following:

This work includes stripping 6 inches of topsoil within disturbance areas (except where soils are saturated) and placement of salvaged topsoil on finished slopes to the lines, grades, and thicknesses shown on the Drawings and detailed in Appendix F. Stripped topsoil shall be stockpiled in locations within the disturbance boundaries or in areas approved by the CO. Topsoil shall be placed to a minimum depth of 3 inches. Any excess topsoil shall be placed on top of one of the fill areas as designated by the CO. The new channel excavation area between Middle Pond (MP) and Lower Pond (LP) area includes excavation ranging from a few inches to several feet. All of this material can be reused as topsoil and should be included in the bid item. Topsoil excavation, stockpile, and replacement effort is incidental to the cost of this item on the bid sheet. Topsoil placement in fill areas will likely result in exceeding the final fill elevations shown on the drawings by + 0.25 to

0.5 feet. Therefore, the Contractor has some leeway in placement location and depth of topsoil.

625 – Turf Establishment

Delete all subsections in their entirety and replace with the following:

Description

625.01 This work consists of soil preparation, watering, fertilizing, and seeding. Seeding is designated as the dry method. Any seeding shall take place at least 30 days after application of any herbicides.

Material

625.02 Conform to the following Subsections:

Agricultural limestone 713.02 Fertilizer 713.03 Seed 713.04 Mulch 713.05 Tackifiers 713.11 Water 725.01(b)

Construction Requirements

625.03 General. Apply turf establishment to prepared ground or any disturbed area between May 1 – June 15 and September 1 – October 15, and at a minimum of 4 weeks after application of 2,4-D herbicides (see Section 628). Apply turf establishment to the areas shown on the plans or worklists within 10 days after completion of ground disturbing activities.

Seeded areas damaged by construction activities shall be reseeded within 10 days of the damage. Do not seed during windy weather or when the ground is excessively wet, frozen, or snow covered.

Assure that all seed and mulch used in the work conforms to the weed free requirements of Section 713.

625.04 Preparing Seedbed. Ensure that the surface soil is in a roughened condition favorable for germination and growth.

625.05 Watering. Moisten seeding areas before seeding and maintain the moisture until native turf is established or until final acceptance.

625.06 Fertilizing. Apply the fertilizer with approved mechanical equipment. Hand operated methods are satisfactory on areas inaccessible to mechanical equipment.

Apply fertilizer at the rate of 4.5 lbs per 1000 sq. ft. (200 lbs/acre) or as approved by the CO. Ensure that the fertilizer meets the chemical analysis NPK requirements of 16-16-16 or as specified by the CO.

625.07 Seeding. Apply the seed with approved power driven seeders, drills, or other…