1263A918R0011.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER 2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION 3. DATE ISSUED

AND AWARD □ SEALED BID (IFB)

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair) 1263A918R0011 18] NEGOTIATED (RFP) 04/18/2018

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offerer.

4 CONTRACT NUMBER 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 16 PROJECT NUMBER

7 ISSUED BY

USDA FOREST SERVICE

SUPERIOR NATIONAL FOREST

8901 GRAND AVENUE PLACE

DULUTH MN 55808-1102

CODE 63A9 8 ADDRESS OFFER TO

USDA FOREST SERVICE

SUPERIOR NATIONAL FOREST

ATTN: PNEPHEW@FS.FED.US

8901 GRAND AVENUE PLACE

DULUTH MN 55808-1102

PAGE OF

9. FOR INFORMATION la NAME CALL: ► Paul Nephew I

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

218-626-4360

SOLICITATION

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offerer" mean "bid and "bidder".

10 THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title. tdentifying number, date)

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Solicitation: 1263A918R0011

Project Title: FR 170, Two Island Grade Improvements

Description: Work involves producing, hauling and spreading crushed aggregate in addition to replacing culverts along approximately 8.6 miles

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Project Location: Approximately 11 miles northwest of Grand Marais, MN on FR 170 (The Grade) starting near Two Island Lake and traveling approx. 8.6 miles west to the Caribou Trail (Cook County #4).

Project Magnitude: $500,000 to $600,000

Set Aside: Total Small Business

Pre-Bid Conference to be determined

11. The contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete it within 150 calendar days after receiving

18] award. 0 notice to proceed. This performance period is O mandatory 18] negotiable. (See ___________ ).

12a THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES". indicate wrth,n how many calendar days after award in Item 12b )

[8]YES □ No

13 ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS·

12b CALENDAR DAYS

10 calendar da s

a. Sealed offers in original and ___ copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 2:00PM CST (hour) local time __ 0=5=/....:.1..:..7a.:/2=0'--'1--=8'---_ (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

b. An offer guarantee 18] is, 0 is not required.

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

d. Offers providing less than ____ calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53 236-1 (d)

PART I - SCHEDLE OF ITEMS

SECTION B – SERVICES AND PRICES

Two Island Grade Improvements

Forest Road 170 Superior National Forest

Cook County

B- 1 - SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

ITEM

NO.

DESCRIPTION

PAY

UNIT

EST.

QTY.

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

PRICE

15101 Mobilization Lump Sum 1 $_________ $__________ 15201 Construction survey and staking, tolerance A Mile 8.6 $_________ $__________ 15401 Contractor Testing Lump Sum 1 $_________ $__________ 20301 Removal of culverts, disposal method A Lump Sum 1 $_________ $__________

30207a 6” Aggregate Surfacing, grading P (MnDOT Class 1 Modified), Cook County 57 (Ball Club Road) to Cook County #4 (Caribou Trail), loose Vol., Compaction A

Cubic Yard 24240 $_________ $__________

30301a Shoulder Reconditioning Mile 8.6 $_________ $__________ 30302a Ditch Reconditioning - Cleaning Foot 1360 $_________ $__________ 60201a 18” diam polymer-coated pipe culvert, 14 ga (no bands) Foot 268 $_________ $__________ 60201b 24” diam polymer-coated pipe culvert, 14 ga (no bands) Foot 322 $_________ $__________ 60201c 30” diam polymer-coated pipe culvert, 12 ga (no bands) Foot 90 $_________ $__________ 60201d 36” diam polymer-coated pipe culvert, 12 ga (no bands) Foot 244 $_________ $__________ 60202a 28” x 20”, polymer-coated pipe culvert, 14 ga (no bands) Foot 38 $_________ $__________ 62550 Turf establishment Lump Sum 1 $_________ $__________ 63501 Temporary Traffic Control Lump Sum 1 $_________ $__________

Total: $__ ______

Optional Items 15201b Construction survey and staking, tolerance A Mile 1.6 $_________ $__________ 31203a Calcium Chloride, .3gal./s.y., method A – CC#27 to CC#4 (18’) Gallons 27200 $_________ $__________ 31203b Calcium Chloride, .3gal./s.y., method A – CC#4 to FR 324 Gallons 5000 $_________ $__________ 31401a Stockpiled Aggregate, grading P (MnDOT Class 1 modified) (LV) Cubic Yards 2500 $_________ $__________ 31401b Stockpiled Aggregate, grading P (MnDOT Class 1 modified) (LV) Cubic Yards 5000 $_________ $__________ 31401c Stockpiled Aggregate, grading P (MnDOT Class 1 modified) (LV) Cubic Yards 10000 $_________ $__________ 30207b 6” Aggregate surface course, grading P (MnDOT Class 1 Modified), CC#4 to FR #1286 (Cascade Access), (LV), Compaction A Cubic Yard 650 $_________ $__________

30207c 4” Aggregate surface course, grading P (MnDOT Class 1 Modified), FR #1286 (Cascade Lk Access), (LV), Compaction A Cubic Yard 150 $_________ $__________

30207d 6” Aggregate surface course, grading P (MnDOT Class 1 Modified), FR #1286 (Cascade Access) to FR 324 (Brule Lake Rd), (Loose Volume), Compaction A

Cubic Yard 3600 $_________ $__________

30301b Shoulder Reconditioning Mile 1.6 $_________ $__________ 60201a 18” diam polymer-coated pipe culvert, 14 ga (no bands) Foot 44 $_________ $__________ 60201b 24” diam polymer-coated pipe culvert, 14 ga (no bands) Foot 38 $_________ $__________ 60201c 30” diam polymer-coated pipe culvert, 12 ga (no bands) Foot 50 $_________ $__________ 60202d 28” x 20”, polymer-coated pipe culvert, 14 ga (no bands) Foot 76 $_________ $__________ 60201e 18” diam polymer-coated pipe culvert, 14 ga (no bands) -STOCKPILED Foot 152 $_________ $__________ 60201f 21” diam polymer-coated pipe culvert, 14 ga (no bands) - STOCKPILED Foot 148 $_________ $__________ 60201f 24” diam polymer-coated pipe culvert, 14 ga (no bands) - STOCKPILED Foot 52 $_________ $__________ 60201g 30” diam polymer-coated pipe culvert, 12 ga (no bands) - STOCKPILED Foot 48 $_________ $__________ 60202h 28” x 20”, polymer-coated pipe culvert, 14 ga (no bands) - STOCKPILED Foot 40 $_________ $__________ 60501 Beaver Drain Lump Sum 1 $_________ $__________

B-2 - NOTE: Payment for bond premiums in accordance with Clause 52.232-5, Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, shall not be in addition to the contract price. Include bond payments under 151.01 Mobilization.

Payment will be made on actual work performed as described in FP-14 109.01 unless otherwise noted.

1. The Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Project FP-14 edition has been used for this contract. Copies of this book are available at the USFS engineering office in Ely or Grand Marais.

2. Contract will only be awarded if funds are available. All or none of the optional bid items may or may not be awarded based on bids and funds available.

3. All clearing, grubbing, bedding, borrow, backfill, detours, diversions, signing, and other miscellaneous items not listed above with unique bid items shall be considered incidental to the contract. See 109.05

4. Quantities for crushed aggregate are loose volumes.

5. STOCKPILED culverts are to be delivered and unloaded to the Carlton Peak Bone Yard located approximately 2.5 miles north of Tofte, MN along Cook

County #2 (Sawbill Trail).

Solicitation No. 1263A9R180011 Superior National Forest FR 170, Two Island Grade Improvements

NOTE Payment for bond premiums in accordance with Clause 52.232-5, Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, shall not be in addition to the contract price. Include bond payments under 151.01 Mobilization.

Proposals are to be submitted to the following address: Facsimile offers are NOT authorized. When submitting Mail or Email Offeror please put the Solicitation number on the envelope or in the email and send to ATTENTION of Paul Nephew. Email offers may to: pnephew@fs.fed.us

USDA FOREST SERVICE

ATTN PAUL NEPHEW

8901 GRAND AVENUE PLACE

DULUTH MN 55808-1122

To be considered responsive, bidders must submit a completed SF1442, Section B, Section K, and response to the evaluation criteria in Section M and complete Technical Proposal Forms.

CONTRACT TIME: See Section F.

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

SUCCESSFUL AWARDEE: To be awarded a contract with the Federal Government, the successful firm must be actively registered in the Systems for Awards Management (SAM) and the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

mailto:pnephew@fs.fed.us

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SECTION C--STATEMENT OF WORK

Table of Contents Preface

101 - Terms¸ Format¸ and Definitions

101.01 Meaning of Terms

101.03 Abbreviations

101.04 Definitions

102 - Bid¸ Award¸ and Execution of Contract

Delete Section 102

103 - Scope of Work

Delete Subsections 103.02, 103.03, 103.04, 103.05

104 - Control of Work

Delete Subsections 104.01, 104.02, 104.04

104.06 Use of Roads by Contractor

105 - Control of Material

105.02(a) Government-provided sources

106 - Acceptance of Work

106.01 Conformity with Contract Requirements

106.02 Visual Inspection

107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public

Delete Subsection 107.05

108 - Prosecution and Progress

Delete Section 108

109 - Measurement and Payment

Delete Subsections 109.06, 109.07, 109.08, 109.09

109.02 Measurement Terms and Definitions

152 - Construction Survey and Staking

152.04 General

152.05 Survey and Staking Requirements

Table 152-1 Construction Survey and Staking Tolerances

153 - Contractor Quality Control

153.02 Qualifications

153.03 Quality Control Plan

153.07 Records and control charts

155 - Schedules for Construction Contracts

Delete Section 155

156 - Public Traffic

Section 156. – PUBLIC TRAFIC

157 - Soil Erosion and Sediment Control

157.04 General

209 - Structure Excavation and Backfill

209.09 Backfill

209.10 Compacting

302 - Minor Crushed Aggregate

302 – Minor Aggregate Courses

314 - Stockpiled Aggregates

314.01 Description

314.04 Stockpile Site

602 - Culverts and Drains

602.05 Laying Metal Pipe

625 - Turf Establishment

Section 625. — TURF ESTABLISHMENT

703 - Aggregate

703.05 (c) Surface course aggregate. (3) Plastic Index

703.05 Subbase, Base, Surface Course, and Screened Aggregate

704 - Soil

704.02 Bedding Material

704.08 Select Granular Backfill

704.08 Select Granular Backfill. (a) Quality requirements. (2)

704.08 Select Granular Backfill. Table 704-2

Preface Preface_wo_02_08_2018

Delete all but the first paragraph and add the following:

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

101 - Terms¸ Format¸ and Definitions 101.01_National_9_15_2016

Add the following paragraph to Subsection 101.01:

101.01 Meaning of Terms.

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

101.03_National_4_7_2015

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

101.04_National_10_23_2016

Make the following changes to Subsection 101.04:

101.04 Definitions.

Delete these definitions and replace the following:

Bid Schedule — The Schedule of Items.

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

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

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

Drawings — (Public Works Contracts) Design sheets or fabrication, erection, or construction details submitted to the 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.

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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.

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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.

Delete Section 102.

103 - Scope of Work 103.00_National_9_15_2016

Delete all of Section 103 except Subsection 103.01 Intent of Contract.

Delete Subsections 103.02, 103.03, 103.04, 103.05.

104 - Control of Work 104.00_National_9_15_2016

Delete Subsections 104.01, 104.02, and 104.04.

Delete Subsections 104.01, 104.02, 104.04.

104.06_National_9_16_2016

Add the following to Subsection 104.06:

104.06 Use of Roads by Contractor.

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

105 - Control of Material 105.02_National_10_23_2016

Add the following to Subsection 105.02(a):

105.02(a) Government-provided sources.

Government-provided sources for this project are identified as follows:

(1) Government-provided mandatory sources.

Pay Item Description Material source number or name

(2) Government-provided optional sources for this project are identified as follows:

Pay Item Description Material source number or name All Crushed Aggregate Dog Tired Pit - T61nR4wS30

Track Pit – T62nR1wS01 (10,000 cy max available) Mississippi Creek Pit – T62nR3wS25 Thompson Pit – T62nR1wS30

If the Contractor elects to obtain material from Forest Service pits the following applies:

(1) Materials may be used free of charge from Forest Service pits.

(2) If specified gradation cannot be met with materials available at Forest Service pit sites it will be the contractors responsibility to provide material from other sources at no additional cost to the Government. Quality and quantity is not guaranteed in Forest Service Pits.

(3) Clearing of vegetation will not be allowed during June and July

(4) Contractor may use non Forest Service sources.

106 - Acceptance of Work 106.01_National_7_18_2017

Delete Subsection 106.01 and replace with the following:

106.01 Conformity with Contract Requirements.

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

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

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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 more strict.

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

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

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

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

Remove, repair, or replace work that does not conform to the contract, or to prevailing industry standards where no specific contract requirements are noted. Removing, repairing, or replacing work; providing temporary traffic control;

and any other related work to accomplish conformity will be at no cost to the Government.

(a) Disputing Government test results. If the accuracy of Government test results is disputed, promptly inform the 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:

Sampling method;

Number of samples;

Sample transport;

Test procedures;

Testing laboratories;

Reporting;

Estimated time and costs; and Validation process.

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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.

106.02_National_10_23_2016

Delete Subsection 106.02 and replace with the following:

106.02 Visual Inspection.

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

107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public 107.05_National_7_18_2017

Delete Subsection 107.05.

Delete Subsection 107.05.

108 - Prosecution and Progress 108.00_National_9_16_2016

Delete Section 108 in its entirety.

Delete Section 108.

109 - Measurement and Payment 109.00_National_9_16_2016

Delete Subsections 109.06, 109.07, 109.08, and 109.09:

Delete Subsections 109.06, 109.07, 109.08, 109.09.

109.02_National_9_16_2016

Add the following sentence to Subsection 109.02(b):

109.02 Measurement Terms and Definitions.

(b) Contract quantity.

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

152 - Construction Survey and Staking 152.00_National_12_12_2016

Add the following to Subsection 152.04(c):

152.04 General.

(c) Material.

Use required stake dimensions and materials. Pre-paint the top 2 inches of all stakes and lath, or mark them with plastic flagging. Use designated colors for paint or flagging. Mark all stakes with a stake pencil that leaves a legible imprint, or with waterproof ink.

Do not use aerosol spray paints.

Use moisture-resistant paper for survey notes. Keep notes in books with covers that will protect the contents and retain the pages in numerical sequence.

Make the following changes to Subsection 152.05:

152.05 Survey and Staking Requirements.

Delete Subsection 152.05(d)(2) and replace with the following:

(d) Slope and reference stakes.

(2) Conventional survey methods. When required, locate slope stakes on designated portions of the road.

Locate the slope stake catch points and use them to establish clearing limits and slope stake references.

Mark slope stakes with the station, the amount of cut or fill, the horizontal distance to centerline, and the slope ratios.

Place slope reference stakes at least 10 feet outside the clearing limit and mark with the offset distance to the slope stake. Place sight stakes when required.

Prior to clearing and grubbing operations, move the slope stake outside the clearing limit to the slope reference stake. After clearing and grubbing and before excavation, reset the slope stakes in their original position.

Use the designated method to establish the slope stake catchpoint.

Method I—Computed Method. Use the template information shown in the plans or other Government-provided data to calculate the actual location of the catchpoint. The slope stake “catchpoint distance” provided may be used as a trial location to initiate slope staking. Recatch slope stakes on any section that does not match the staking report within the tolerances established in Table 152-2.

Method II—Catchpoint Measurement Method. Determine the location of slope stake catchpoints by measuring the catchpoint distances shown in the plans or other Government-provided data.

Add the following to Subsection 152.05(e):

(e) Clearing and grubbing limits.

Mark the clearing limits with flagging or tags on trees to be left standing, or on lath. Make markings intervisible, and no more than 90 feet apart.

After establishing clearing limits, move the location line stake outside the clearing limits for station identification purposes, and mark it with horizontal distance to location line.

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Replace Table 152-1 with the following:

Table 152-1 Construction Survey and Staking Tolerances Table 152-1

Construction Survey and Staking Tolerances (1)

Staking Phase Horizontal Vertical

Control points set from existing Government control points- Tolerance Class A

±0.03 feet (±10 millimeters)

±0.01 feet × N

(±3 millimeters × N )(2)

Mapping, topography, and cross-section Points- Tolerance Class A

±0.16 feet (±50 millimeters)

±0.16 feet (±50 millimeters)

Centerline points (3) including (PC), (PT), (POT),(POC), and references- Tolerance Class A

±0.06 feet (±20 millimeters)

±0.06 feet (±20 millimeters)

Slope-stake and slope-stake references- Tolerance Class A (4)

±0.16 feet (±50 millimeters)

±0.16 feet ±50 millimeters)

Culverts, ditches, and minor drainage structures stakes- Tolerance Class A

±0.16 feet (±50 millimeters)

±0.06 feet (±20 millimeters)

Retaining walls stakes ±0.06 feet (±20 millimeters)

±0.03 feet (±10 millimeters)

Curb and gutter stakes ±0.06 feet (±20 millimeters)

±0.03 feet (±10 millimeters)

Bridge substructures stakes ±0.03 feet (±10 millimeters)(5)

±0.03 feet (±10 millimeters)

Bridge superstructures stakes ±0.03 feet (±10 millimeters)(5)

±0.03 feet (±10 millimeters)

Clearing and grubbing limit stakes- Tolerance Class A

±1.00 feet (±300 millimeters)

Roadway subgrade finish stakes- Tolerance Class A (6)

±0.16 feet (±50 millimeters)

±0.03 feet (±10 millimeters)

Roadway finish grade stakes (6) ±0.16 feet (±50 millimeters)

±0.03 feet (±10 millimeters)

Table 152-1 Construction Survey and Staking Tolerances (continued) (1)

Staking Phase Horizontal Vertical

Control points set from existing Government control points –Tolerance Class B (7)

±0.16 feet (±20 millimeters)

±0.16 feet ×

(±20 millimeters × )(2)

Mapping, topography, and cross-section points–Tolerance Class B (7)

±1.00 feet (±300 millimeters)

±0.50 feet (±150 millimeters)

Centerline points including (PC), (PT), (POT),(POC), and references–Tolerance Class B (7)

±0.16 feet (±20 millimeters)

±0.16 feet (±20 millimeters)

Slope-stake and slope-stake references– Tolerance Class B (7)

±0.50 feet (±50 millimeters)

±0.16 feet ±50 millimeters)

Culverts, ditches, and minor drainage structures stakes–Tolerance Class B (7)

±0.50 feet (±150 millimeters)

±0.16 feet (±20 millimeters)

Clearing and grubbing limit stakes–Tolerance Class B (7)

±2.00 feet (±600 millimeters)

Roadway subgrade finish stakes–Tolerance Class B (7)

±0.50 feet (±50 millimeters)

±0.16 feet (±10 millimeters)

Roadway finish grade stakes–Tolerance Class B (7)

±0.50 feet (±50 millimeters)

±0.16 feet (±10 millimeters)

(1) At statistical 95 percent confidence level. Tolerances are relative to existing Government control points.

(2) N is the number of instrument setups.

(3) Centerline points: PC - point of curve, PT - point of tangent, POT - point on tangent, POC - point on curve.

(4) Take the cross-sections normal to the centerline ±1 degree.

(5) Bridge control is established as a local network and the tolerances are relative to that network.

(6) Includes paved ditches.

(7) Tolerance Class B for Very Low Volume Roads with an aggregate or native finished surface.

N

153 - Contractor Quality Control 153.02_National_9_15_2016

Delete Subsection 153.02 and replace with the following:

153.02 Qualifications.

Submit the following for approval with the quality control plan:

(a) Quality control manager (QCM). Furnish a QCM who has at least 2 years’ experience in construction, inspector, quality control and material testing on construction projects of similar type and scope.

(b) Testers. Provide testers with at least one year experience in the type of sampling and testing required, and with one of the following for the type of sampling and testing performed:

(1) NICET Level II certification in highway material or equivalent state or industry certification;

(2) Certification by a regional certification program (such as Western Alliance for Quality Transportation Construction (WAQTC), Northeast Transportation Technician Certification Program (NETTCP), Southeast Task Force for Technician Training and Qualification (STFTTQ), or Multi Regional Training and Certification (M-TRAC));

or

(3) At least one year employment by an AASHTO accredited laboratory performing equivalent sampling and testing.

153.03_National_9_15_2016

Add the following paragraph to the end of Subsection 153.03(b):

153.03 Quality Control Plan.

(b) Quality Control Procedures.

Submit written proposals for approval of alternate AASHTO or State approved test methods. Alternate methods may be allowed based on documented equivalence to the specified method.

153.07_National_9_15_2016

Delete Subsection 153.07 and replace with the following:

153.07 Records and control charts.

Maintain complete testing and inspection records by pay item number and make them accessible to the CO.

155 - Schedules for Construction Contracts 155.00_National_9_14_2016

Delete Section 155 in its entirety.

Delete Section 155.

156 - Public Traffic 156.00_National_9_14_2016

Delete Section 156 in its entirety and replace with the following:

Section 156. – PUBLIC TRAFIC Description

156.01 This work consists of controlling and protecting public traffic adjacent to and within 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 MUTCD, approved traffic control plan and this section. Perform work in a manner that ensures safety and convenience of the public. Unless otherwise provided for in Table 156-1, keep existing roads open to all traffic during road improvement work, and maintain them in a condition that will adequately accommodate traffic.

Delays may not exceed 30 minutes at any one time followed by an open period of no less than 10 minutes.

Accommodate public traffic on roads adjacent to and within 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 or existing access to the roadway surface until a traffic control plan has been approved.

Post construction signs and traffic control devices in conformance with MUTCD and Forest Service EM 7100-15. All required signs will be in place and approved prior to beginning work on project.

If the Contractor agrees in writing to allow public traffic to use a new road being constructed prior to completion, it will be considered an existing road for traffic control purposes.

FR 170, Two Island Grade Improvements

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) All detours outside of clearing limits will be approved in writing by the Contracting Officer as part of the traffic control plan.

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

(d) Relocate temporary traffic control devices as necessary.

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

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

(g) Keep temporary traffic control devices clean.

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

(i) 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.

156.05 Temporary Closures. Road segments may be closed as shown in Table 156-1. The maximum consecutive days of closure shall be followed by a minimum number of consecutive days open to traffic as shown. Maintain traffic control devices during closure period(s). Appropriate barricades and signs will be erected and maintained as shown in the traffic control plan or as otherwise designated.

Prior to closing roads during construction, give written notice to the Contracting Officer at least 10 days in advance.

Table 156-1 Temporary Road Closures

Road Number

From Terminus

To Terminus

Maximum Consecutive Days of Closure

Minimum Consecutive Days Open

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 157.04_National_9_14_2016

Delete Subsection 157.04 and replace with the following:

157.04 General.

Thirty (30) days prior to the start of construction, submit a written plan according to subsection 104.03 with all necessary permits that provides permanent and temporary erosion control measures to minimize erosion and sedimentation during and after construction. Do not begin work until the necessary controls for that particular phase of work have been implemented. Do not modify the type, size, or location of any control without approval.

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

209 - Structure Excavation and Backfill 209.09_National_7_18_2017

Make the following Changes to Subsection 209.09:

209.09 Backfill.

Add the following to Subsection 209.09(a):

(a) General.

Backfill without damaging or displacing the culvert or structural plate structure. Replace any pipe that is distorted by more than 5 percent of nominal dimensions, or that is ruptured or broken.

Add the following to Subsection 209.09(b)

(b) Pipe culverts.

Do not place or backfill pipe that meets any of the following conditions until the excavation and foundation have been approved in writing by the CO:

• Embankment height greater than 6 feet at subgrade centerline.

• Installation in a protected stream course.

• Round pipe with a diameter of 48 inches or greater.

• Pipe arches with a span of 50 inches or greater.

• Any box culvert or structure other than pipe culverts.

209.10_National_7_17_2017

Delete Subsection 209.10 and replace with the following:

209.10 Compacting.

Compact the embankment using one of the following methods as specified.

(a) Compaction Method 1. Use AASHTO T 27 to determine the quantity of material retained on a No. 4 (4.75-millimeter) sieve. Compact as follows:

(1) More than 80 percent retained on a No. 4 (4.75-millimeter) sieve. Adjust the moisture content to a level suitable for compaction. Fill the interstices around rock with earth or other fine material as practical.

Use compression-type rollers at speeds less than 6 feet (1.8 meters) per second and vibratory rollers at speeds less than 3 feet (1 meter) per second. Compact each layer of material full width with one of the following and until there is no visible evidence of further consolidation:

(a) Four roller passes of a vibratory roller having a minimum dynamic force of 40,000 pounds (180 kilonewtons) impact per vibration and a minimum frequency of 1000 vibrations per minute;

(b) Eight roller passes of a 20-ton (20-metric ton) compression-type roller; or

(c) Eight roller passes of a vibratory roller having a minimum dynamic force of 30,000 pounds (130 kilonewtons) impact per vibration and a minimum frequency of 1000 vibrations per minute.

Increase the compactive effort for layers deeper than 12 inches (300 millimeters) as follows:

• For each additional 6 inches (150 millimeters) or fraction thereof, increase the number of roller passes in Subsection 209.10(a)(1)(a), by four passes; or

• For each additional 6 inches (150 millimeters) or fraction thereof, increase the number of roller passes in Subsection 209.10(a)(1)(b) and (c), by eight passes.

(2) 50 to 80 percent retained on a No. 4 (4.75-millimeter) sieve. Classify the material according to AASHTO M 145. Adjust the moisture content of material classified A-1 through A-5 to a moisture content suitable for compaction. Adjust the moisture content of material classified A-6 and A-7 to within 2 percent of the optimum moisture content. Use AASHTO T 99 to determine the optimum moisture content of the portion of the material passing a No. 4 (4.75-millimeter) sieve. Multiply this number by the percentage of material passing a No. 4 (4.75-millimeter) sieve, and add 2 percent to determine the optimum moisture content of the material.

Use nonvibratory rollers at speeds less than 6 feet (1.8 meters) per second and vibratory rollers at speeds less than 3 feet(1 meter) per second. Compact each layer of material full width according to Subsection 209.10(a)(1).

(3) Less than 50 percent retained on a No. 4 (4.75-millimeter) sieve. Classify the material according to AASHTO M 145. For material classified A-1 or A-2-4, determine the maximum density according to AASHTO T 99, Method C..

Adjust the moisture content of material classified A-1 through A-5 to a moisture content suitable for compaction. Adjust the moisture content of material classified A-6 and A-7 to within 2 percent of the optimum moisture content.

Use compression-type or vibratory rollers. Compact each layer of material 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 for coarse particles.

(b) Compaction Method 2. Adjust the moisture content of the material to a moisture content suitable for compaction. Fill the interstices around rock with earth or other fine material as practical. Operate roller compaction equipment over the full width of each layer until there is no visible evidence of further consolidation or, if when a sheepsfoot roller is used, the roller “walks out” of the layer. Make at least three complete passes. Use compression-type rollers at speeds less than 6 feet (1.8 meters) per second and vibratory rollers at speeds less than 3 feet (1 meter) per second. Ensure rollers meet the following requirements:

(1) Steel wheeled rollers, other than vibratory, capable of exerting a force of not less than 250 pounds per inch (4.5 kilogram/millimeter) of width of the compression roll or rolls.

(2) Vibratory steel wheeled rollers equipped with amplitude and frequency controls with a minimum dynamic force of 30,000 pounds (130 kilonewtons) impact per vibration, specifically designed to compact the material on which it is used.

(3) Pneumatic-tired rollers with smooth tread tires of equal size that will provide a uniform compacting pressure for the full width of the roller and capable of exerting a ground pressure of at least 80 psi (550 Kilopascals).

(4) Sheepsfoot, tamping, or grid rollers capable of exerting a force of 250 pounds per inch (4.5 kilogram/millimeter) of width of roller drum.

(c) Compaction Method 3. Adjust the moisture content of the material to a moisture content suitable for compaction. Fill the interstices around rock with earth or other fine material as practical. Operate hauling and spreading equipment uniformly over the full width of each layer until there is no visible evidence of further consolidation. Make at least three complete passes.

(d) Compaction Method 4. Adjust the moisture content of the material to a moisture content suitable for compaction. Fill the interstices around rock with earth or other fine material as practical. Operate hauling and spreading equipment uniformly over the full width of each layer.

(e) Compaction Method 5. Adjust the moisture content of the material to a moisture content suitable for compaction. Compact the complete surface with a bucket of an excavator larger than 39,000 pounds (18 metric ton) Gross Vehicle Weight using a minimum of three blows. Overlap compaction by ½ width of bucket.

(f) Compaction Method 6. Adjust the moisture content of the material to a moisture content suitable for compaction. Compact using an approved mechanical tamper for a minimum of three complete passes.

When compacting with rollers or hauling and spreading equipment is not practical, use approved mechanical tampers for a minimum of three complete passes.

302 - Minor Crushed Aggregate 302.00_Forest_3_7_2018

302 – Minor Aggregate Courses

Delete Section 302 in its entirety and replace with following.

Description

302.01 This work consists of constructing one or more courses of aggregate on a prepared surface. Work includes producing aggregate by grid rolling, screening, or crushing methods, or placing pit-run or Government-furnished aggregate.

Surface aggregate grading is designated as shown in Table 703-3.

Subbase and base aggregate grading is designated as shown in Table 703-2.

Screened aggregate grading is designated as shown in Table 703-16.

Size Ratio aggregate grading is designated as shown in Table 703-04.

Material

302.02 Conform to the following Subsections:

Aggregate 703.05 Water 725.01

302.03 General. Prepare the surface on which the aggregate course is placed according to Section 204 or 303 as applicable.

Request approval of the roadbed in writing before placing aggregate.

Develop, haul, and apply water in accordance to Section 170.

Submit target values within the gradation ranges shown in Table 703-2 or 703-3 for the required grading. After reviewing the proposed target values the CO will determine the final values for the gradation and notify the Contractor in writing.

No quality requirements or gradation other than maximum size will be required for pit run and grid-rolled material. For grid rolling, use all suitable material that can be reduced to maximum size.

After processing on the road, remove all oversize material from the road and dispose of it as directed by the CO.

If the aggregate is produced and stockpiled before placement, handle and stockpiled according to Section 314. Establish stockpile sites at approved locations.

302.04 Mixing and Spreading. Mix the aggregate and adjust the moisture content to obtain a uniform mixture with a moisture content suitable for the specified compaction method. Spread and shape the mixture on the prepared surface in a uniform layer with no segregation of size, and to a loose depth that will provide the required compacted thickness.

Do not place in layers exceeding 6 inches in compacted thickness for aggregate base and surface courses or twice the maximum particle size for screened aggregate. When more than one layer is necessary, compact each layer according to Subsection 302.05 before placing the next layer. Route hauling and leveling equipment uniformly over the full width.

When placing aggregate over geotextile, place aggregate in a single lift to the full depth specified.

302.05 Compacting. Compact each layer full width. Roll from the sides to the center, parallel to the centerline of the road. Along curbs, headers, walls, and all places not accessible to the roller, compact the material with approved tampers or compactors.

Compact the aggregate using one of the following methods as specified:

Compaction A. Operating spreading and hauling equipment over the full width of the travelway.

Compaction B. Operate rollers and compact as specified in Subsection 204.11(b)(2).

Compaction C. Moisten or dry the aggregate to a uniform moisture content between 5 and 7 percent based on total dry weight of the mixture. Operate rollers and compact as specified in Subsection 204.11(a)(1).

Compaction D. Compact to a density of at least 95 percent of the maximum density, as determined by AASHTO T 99, method C or D.

Compaction E. Removed.

Compaction F. Compact to a density of at least 95 per-cent of the maximum density, as determined by AASHTO T 180, method C or D.

Compaction G. Removed.

For all compaction methods, blade the surface of each layer during the compaction operations to remove irregularities and produce a smooth, even surface. When a density requirement is specified, determine the in place density and moisture content according to AASHTO T 310 or other approved test procedures.

302.06 Construction Tolerance. If grade finishing stakes are required, finish the surface to within ±0.10 feet from staked line and grade elevation.

If grade finishing stakes are not required, shape the surface to the required template and check the surface with a 10-foot straightedge. Defective areas are surface deviations in excess of 1/2 inch in 10 feet between any two contacts of the straightedge with the surface.

Correct all defective areas by loosening the material, adding or removing material, reshaping, and compacting.

Ensure that the compacted thickness is not consistently above or below the specified thickness. The maximum variation from the compacted specified thickness is ½ inch.

Ensure that the compacted width is not consistently above the specified width. The maximum variation from the specified width will not exceed +12 inches at any point.

302.07 Maintenance. Maintain the aggregate course to the correct line, grade, and cross-section by blading, watering, rolling, or any combination thereof until placement of the next course. Correct all defects according to Subsection 302.06.

302.08 Acceptance. See Table 302-1 for sampling and testing requirements.

Aggregate gradation and surface course plasticity index will be evaluated under Subsection 106.04. If the aggregate is obtained from a Government stockpile then the above characteristics will be evaluated under Subsection 106.02. Other aggregate quality properties will be evaluated under Subsections 106.02 and 106.04.

Placement of aggregate courses will be evaluated under Subsections 106.02 and 106.04.

The allowable upper and lower aggregate gradation limits are the Target Value plus or minus the allowable deviations shown in Tables 703-2 and 703-3.

The allowable upper and lower Plasticity index limits for surface courses are stated in 703.05(c).

Preparation of the surface on which the aggregate course is placed will be evaluated under Section 204 or 303 as applicable.

FR 170, Two Island Grade Improvements

Measurement

302.09 Measure the Section 302 items listed in the bid schedule according to Subsection 109.02 and the following as applicable.

Measure square yard width horizontally to include the top of aggregate width including designed widening.

Measure the square yard length horizontally along the centerline of the roadway.

If the measurement for aggregate is by cubic yard using contract quantities then measure aggregate by the cubic yard in-place once compacted, otherwise measurement for aggregate by the cubic yard is measured by the cubic yard in the hauling vehicle.

Measure thickness perpendicular to the grade of the travelway.

Measure width perpendicular to the centerline.

Payment

302.10 The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the Section 302 pay items listed in the bid schedule. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section. See Subsection 109.

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314 - Stockpiled Aggregates 314.00_National_7_17_2017

Add the following to Subsection 314.01:

314.01 Description.

Pit or quarry development work consists of clearing, grubbing, stripping topsoil, removing overburden, constructing access roads, conducting restoration activities, and performing other incidental work required for pit or quarry development.

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