1240LU24Q0002 Attachment 2 SOW FR1201 Road Reconditioning DPG.docx

Sec. C-2

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS

C-1 - PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION

Description of Work: The contract consists of: Road blading, furnishing, hauling, placing, and compacting Class 13 aggregate surfacing, removing, and salvaging one (1) cattleguard including bases, furnishing, and installing three (3) HS20-44 cattle guard including bases. The government intends to award all the items dependent on the bid prices. If the total quote exceeds the available funding, items shall be selected on a per item basis. This contract requires furnishing labor, equipment (fully operated), supervision, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals to perform the work as described herein. All work shall be in-compliance-with the plans, drawings, and specifications, for this project.

Roads: B-1 (1201), B-2 (1212), (1250), (Jorgen Hollow Campground Loop and Trail Head) and B-3 1262, 1223, 1211, 1229,1204B and 1251B consists of road reconditioning. The roads as scheduled includes work that consists of furnishing, hauling, placing, and compacting of class 13 aggregate surfacing. There is work also that consists of removing and installing cattle guards on different roads. Remove the existing 14’ cattle guard grid, wings, and base from the road and store the items on location to be moved to road 1253. At MP 7.19 install a new 16’ cattle guard.

· Perform work in a manner that ensures the safety and convenience of the public and protects the private property adjacent to the project. Accommodate public traffic on road adjacent to within the project until the project is accepted.

· All road and traffic related signing shall be in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

· A reflective “Slow Moving” vehicle emblem shall be attached to all motor patrols.

· The contractor is to post warning signs on both ends of the section being worked to warn the road users of the work in progress. Signs will be moved, as needed, so that a sign does not precede machinery more than two miles.

· If a berm is left of the roadway overnight or weekends due to weather conditions or breakdowns, it shall be properly signed as a hazard and visibly illuminated at night.

C-2 – GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

· Contractor's Responsibility for Contractor-Caused Fires – The Contractor, whether or not directed by the Forest Service, shall immediately extinguish, without expense to the Government, all fires on or in the vicinity of the project which are caused by Contractor's employees, whether set directly or indirectly as a result of Contractor operations. The Contractor may be held liable for all damages and costs of additional labor, subsistence, equipment, supplies, and transportation resulting from fires set or caused by the Contractor's employees or resulting from contract operations.

· Other Fires – For the purpose of fighting fires on or in the vicinity of the project, which are not caused by the Contractor or his employees, the Contractor when requested by the Contracting Officer shall place his employees and equipment temporarily at the disposal of the Forest Service. Payment for such services will be made by the Government at not less than the current rate for fire-fighting services established by the Forest Service in the area concerned. Any employees and equipment furnished will be relieved from firefighting as soon as the Forest Service finds that it is practicable to employ other labor and equipment adequate for the protection of the area. An equitable adjustment in contract time may be made for this period.

· Fire Plan – At all times during fire season period, as specified by State law, the Contractor shall comply with each of the following provisions to the extent applicable to his operation under the contract:

· Fire Tools – The Contractor will provide for each employee in the contract area at least one approved hand tool of a type appropriate in the contract area, such as shovel, pulaski, or ax.

· Fire Extinguishers– Each unit of powered equipment used in connection with this contract, including automobiles, trucks, tractors, etc., shall be equipped with a fire extinguisher as follows: One - fire extinguisher, dry chemical type of not less than 2-1/2-pound capacity with 4 BC or higher rating.

· Smoking – Smoking shall not be permitted within the contract area except on surfaced or dirt roads, at landings, within closed vehicles, in camps, or at other posted places, and shall never be allowed while working or traveling on foot.

· Storage of Petroleum and Other Highly Flammable Products – Gasoline, oil, grease, or other highly flammable material will be stored either in a separate building used exclusively for such storage, or at a site where all combustible debris and vegetation is cleared away within a radius of 25 feet. Fire extinguishers and/or sand barrels may be required at such locations specified by the Forest Service when unusually hazardous conditions exist.

· Welding – Welding or use of cutting torches will be permitted only in areas that have been cleared or are free of all material capable of carrying fire. Flammable debris and vegetation must be removed from within a minimum of 10 feet radius of all welding and cutting torch operations. A shovel and a 5-gallon standard backpack water container (filled), with hand pump attached, shall be immediately available for use in the event of a fire start.

(I) Definitions: Wherever in these specifications, or in other contract documents, the following terms, or pronouns in place of them are used, the intent and meaning shall be interpreted as follows:

· Agreed or Approved - Official agreement or approval by use of a written document issued by the Government. Agreements also require signature of Service Provider's Representative and are dated.

· Base course - The layer or layers of material placed on a subbase or a subgrade to support a surface course. (See Illustration of Road Maintenance Terms.)

· Berm - A curb or dike that controls roadway runoff water or delineates traffic direction.

· Catch Basin. The area immediately adjacent to inlet invert of the culvert.

· Channel. A natural waterway leading into or away from a culvert or bridge.

· Cross ditch. A shallow ditch placed across the roadbed to remove water from the roadbed surface that can be driven across by full-size pickups or other high clearance vehicles; usually placed diagonal to the centerline.

· Culvert. Any structure that provides a passageway, drain, or waterway under a road or embankment.

· Outlet ditch. A ditch used to remove water from roadside drainage ditches, the roadway, cattle guards, or drainage structures such as culverts and drainage dips.

· Ditch. A relatively long narrow excavation placed to collect or disperse water.

· Drainage ditch. A ditch located parallel to and abutting the roadbed.

· Drainage structure. A term identifying manufactured devices placed to control water movements.

· Drawings. Illustrations showing details of required work.

· Equipment. All machinery, operating supplies and tools necessary for the proper performance and acceptable completion of the work.

· Excess Material. Material from the roadway in excess to that needed for maintenance of roadway.

· In-slope. The slope of the ditch section nearest to the traveled way.

· Grade. The vertical alignment of the top surface of the road.

· Highway Vehicles. Vehicles such as, passenger cars and high clearance vehicles.

· Hydrologic Function. Physical properties of the occurrence and movement of water on the earth’s surface and in particular that part which crosses transportation systems.

· Materials. Any substances specified for use in the performance of the work.

· Measurement. The process of identifying the dimensions, quantity, or capacity of an item.

· Nominal Dimensions or Weights. The numerical values shown on the drawings or in the specifications as measurements for the work.

· Original Contract Quantities. Those estimated quantities shown in the Schedule of Items as awarded.

· Paved Surface or Pavement. Denotes asphalt, concrete, or other stabilized materials excluding natural aggregates. Dust palliative treatments are not considered as pavement.

· 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.

· Roadbed. The portion of a road between the intersection of the subgrade and side slopes, excluding that portion of the ditch below the subgrade.

· Road Log. A preliminary listing of road locations and any established work priorities.

· Shoulder. The portion of the roadway contiguous to the traveled way for accommodation of stopped vehicles, emergency use, and lateral support of travel way structure.

· Slough or Slide. Material deposited on the roadway that may need to be repositioned or removed.

· Slump. A localized portion of the roadbed that has slipped, or otherwise become lower than the adjacent roadbed, and constitutes a hazard to traffic.

· Standard Specifications. Specifications for all divisions of work.

· Subgrade. Top surface of roadbed upon which the pavement structure, shoulders, and curbs are constructed.

· Traveled Way. The portion of the roadway designated for the movement of vehicles, exclusive of shoulders but including turnouts and curve widening.

· Turnouts. A short auxiliary lane on a one-lane road provided for passage of meeting vehicles.

· Unit of Measure. The unit and fractions of units shown in the Schedule of Items.

· Unsuitable Material. Material removed during maintenance, which must be disposed of in designated locations. Includes material with substantial amounts of vegetation or other objectionable material.

· Waterbar. A deeper type cross ditch, which is not intended for standard passenger vehicles.

· Work Schedule. The Service Provider's current schedule for work progression.

C-4 – PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

151- MOBILIZATION

151.01 Description: This work consists of moving personnel, equipment, materials, and incidentals to the project and performing all work necessary before beginning work at the project site. Mobilization includes the costs associated with obtaining permits, insurance, and bonds. Mobilization is not intended to pay the costs of materials before they are used on the project site. Work also includes cleaning of all equipment used at the project site. Clean all construction equipment prior to entry on the project site. Remove all dirt, plant parts and material that may carry noxious weed seeds into the area. Only construction equipment inspected by the Forest Service will be allowed to operate within the project area. Treat subsequent move-ins of equipment the same as the initial move-in. Clean truck beds and dump boxes hauling to the project site prior to entering the work area.

Payment

151.02 Basis. Pay for the accepted work at the contract unit price for the PAY ITEM SHOWN IN THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.

(A) Reimburse for bond premiums before issuing the Notice to Proceed if evidence of payment is received.

(B) When 5 percent or more of the original contract amount is earned from other PAY ITEMS, pay mobilization at the rate of 50 percent, or up to 5 percent of the original contract amount, whichever is less.

(C) When 10 percent or more of the original contract amount is earned from other PAY ITEMS, pay mobilization at the rate of 100 percent, or up to 10 percent of the original contract amount, whichever is less.

(D) Pay any unpaid amount for mobilization upon final acceptance of all work items.

Make payment under:

PAY ITEM PAY UNIT

151 Mobilization ……………………………………………………………………………….. LS

Section 301 - Untreated Aggregate Courses (NDDOT Class 13)

Spot Surfacing – Contractor Furnished

· Before placing the surfacing, the contractor shall shape the roadbed/trailhead as described in section 303.

· Surfacing material shall be certified weed free.

· Surfacing material shall be ND Class 13 aggregate.

· COR shall approve the physical characteristics and quality of the materials before placing on the roads and trailheads.

· Compact the surfacing by operating hauling and spreading equipment over the full width of each layer only when moisture content is suitable for compaction, as determined by the COR.

Section 303 - Road Reconditioning

Road and Trailhead Blading

· The intent of this contract, as it pertains to the road blading by the mile, is to meet the criteria described in the technical specifications with a maximum of six (6) passes with the motor grader. Most of the work shall be accomplished in the spring of the year. A pass shall consist of one complete coverage of the surface.

· After the finish blading the roads, campground roads, and trailheads shall the following:

· Blade and shape roads when moisture content is suitable for compaction, as determined by COR.

· Have been bladed shoulder to shoulder, including turnouts, to restore the original cross section and grade of the road.

· Be free on berms on both sides of the road.

· Have no ruts, potholes, washes, slough, and other irregularities that prevent normal runoff from the road.

· Be crowned (5% to 8% from centerline).

· Have out sloped roads slope 3% to 5%.

· Have no surfacing or road material wasted.

· Have ditches, lead of ditches, rolling dips, water bars and other drainage facilities cleaned of obstructions and graded to drain.

· On two-track unsurfaced roads, road reconditioning includes the construction and re-establishing rolling dips/ water bars and lead oof ditches.

Section 619 – Cattle Guards and Fences

619.01 - Cattle Guard Install

· Install 16-foot bases, cattle guards, and wings.

· Install 16-foot cattle guard as per the typical sections with wings.

· Fabricate cattle guard in accordance with manufactures instructions.

· Construct a 20-foot wire bypass gate on appropriate side of cattle guard.

· Excavate the cattle guard location to the required depth, length, and width to accommodate the CG bases and CG grid. The CG base foundation shall be compacted and uniform in cross section. If unsuitable material is found where the base foundation is to be bedded, excavate unsuitable material and replace and compact with suitable material.

· Excavated material to be stockpiled and hauled to where the cattle guard is being removed.

· Compact roadway embankment up to the bases by wheel rolling with hauling vehicle’s and or equipment, until all visible deformation ceases.

619.02 - Cattle Guard Removal NFSR 1212

· Disconnect the cattle guard grid from the bases, disconnect the wings from the posts, remove object markers, fencing and other appurtenances shall be done so as not to damage the items. These items will be reinstalled and replaced if damaged at another location.

· Remove the wings from the grid and store on location as per the COR.

· Remove grid from the bases and store on location as per the COR.

· Excavate enough around the bases to remove the bases and store on location as per the COR.

· Place and compact stockpiled material from cattle guard install.

· Transport the wings, grid or grids, and bases to the location that as per COR.

C-4 – PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

109-MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

109.1 General: Measurement and payment for contract work will be made only for and under those pay items included in the Schedule of Items. All other work and materials will be considered incidental to and included in the payment of the pay items in the Schedule of Items. Payment will be for all labor, equipment, transportation, supervision, operating supplies, materials, and incidentals necessary to complete the work as specified.

Work measured and paid for under one pay item will not be paid for under any other pay item.

109.2 Units of Measurement: Payment will be by units defined and determined according to U.S. standard measure and by the following.

(A) Lump Sum (LS) The quantities that denote one complete unit of work as required by or described in the contract, including necessary materials, equipment, and labor to complete the job.

(B) Linear Foot (LF) Measurement of 12 inches along a reference line.

(C) Cubic Yard (CY) The measurement computed by the average end area method from measurements made longitudinally along a centerline or reference line.

(D) Each (EA) One complete unit which may consist of one or more parts. The quantity is the actual number or units completed and accepted.

(E) Hour (H) Measurements will be for the actual number of hours performed by the contractor.

(F) Square Foot (SF) Measured on a plane parallel to the surface being measured.

109.4 Methods of Measurement: One of the following methods of measurement for determining payment is Designated on the Schedule of Items for each Pay Item.

(A) Actual Quantities. (AQ) these quantities are determined from measurements of completed work.

(B) Lump Sum Quantities. (LSQ) these quantities denote one complete unit of work as required by or described in the contract, including necessary material, equipment, and labor to complete the job.

(C) Contract Quantities. (CQ) These quantities denote the final number or units to be paid for under the terms of the contract. They are based upon the original design data available prior to advertising the project. Original design data include the preliminary survey information, design assumptions, calculations, and drawings. Changes in the number of units Designated in the Schedule of Items maybe authorized under the following:

(1) As a result of changes in the work approved by the CO.

(2) As a result of the CO determining that errors exist in the original design that cause a Pay Item quantity to change by 15 percent or more.

(3) As a result of the contractor submitting to the CO a written request showing evidence of errors in the original design that cause a Pay Item quantity to change by 15 percent of more. The evidence must be verifiable and consist of calculations, drawings, or other data that show how the design.

109.05 Scope of Payment: Payment for contract work is provided, either directly or indirectly, under the pay items listed in the bid schedule.

(A) Direct payment. Payment is provided directly under a pay item listed in the bid schedule when one of the following applies:

(1) The work is measured in the Measurement Subsection of the Section ordering the work and the bid schedule contains a pay item for the work from the Section ordering the work.

(2) The Measurement Subsection of the Section ordering the work, references another Section for measuring the work and the bid schedule contains a pay item for the work from the referenced Section.

(B) Indirect payment. Work for which direct payment is not provided is a subsidiary obligation of the Contractor. Payment for such work is indirectly included under other pay items listed in the bid schedule. This includes instances when the Section ordering the work references another Section for performing the work and the work is not referenced in the Measurement Subsection of the Section ordering the work.

Compensation provided by the pay items included in the bid schedule is full payment for performing contract work in a complete and acceptable manner. Risk, loss, damage, or expense arising out of the nature or prosecution of the work is included in the compensation provided by the pay items.

Work measured and paid for under one pay item will not be paid for under other pay items.

The quantities listed in the bid schedule are approximate unless designated as a contract quantity. Limit pay quantities to the quantities staked, ordered, or otherwise authorized before performing the work. Payment will be made for the actual quantities of work performed and accepted or material furnished according to the contract. No payment will be made for work performed in excess of that staked, ordered, or otherwise authorized.

C-5 – PROJECT AREA MAPS AND DRAWINGS

AREA MAPS AND DRAWINGS

The following are the project area maps applicable to this contract:

Maps and Drawings, page 1 – Area Map Maps and Drawings, page 2 – Schedule B1, NSFR 1201 Maps and Drawings page 3 - Schedule B2 NFSR 1212 Maps and Drawings, page 4 – Schedule B2, NSFR 1250 Maps and Drawings, page 5 – Schedule B2, Jorgens Hollow C.G. and T.H.

Maps and Drawings, page 6 – Schedule B3, NFSR 1262 Maps and Drawings, page 7 – Schedule B3, NFSR 1223 Maps and Drawings, page 8 – Schedule B3, NFSR 1211 Maps and Drawings, page 9 – Schedule B3, NFSR 1229 Maps and Drawings, page 10 – Schedule B3, NFSR 1204B Maps and Drawings page 11 – Schedule B3, NFSR 1251B Maps and Drawings, page 12 – Cattle Guard Drawings and Details Maps and Drawings, page 13 – Cattle Gate Drawing and Details