A-10_Attachment_3_-_FS_Supplemental_Specs.docx

Attachment 3 Table of Contents Ouray and Norwood Road Maintenance IDIQ.

Preface Preface_wo_09_26_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_3_15_2017 Add the following paragraph to Subsection 101.01:

101.01 Meaning of Terms.

Delete all references to the FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) in the specifications when incorporating into 2400-6(T) Timber Sale or 2400-13(T) Stewardship contracts.

101.01_National_11_9_2016 Add the following paragraph to Subsection 101.01:

101.01 Meaning of Terms.

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101.03 Abbreviations.

(a) Acronyms.

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

(f) Miscellaneous unit abbreviations.

101.04_National_9_5_2018 Make the following changes to Subsection 101.04:

101.04 Definitions.

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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.

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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 Stream course — a drainage shown on the plans or timber sale area map that requires designated mitigation measures.

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

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

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

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

Figure 101-1—Illustration of road structure terms.

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

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

Delete Subsections 103.02, 103.03, 103.04, 103.05.

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

Delete Subsections 104.01, 104.02, 104.04.

104.06_National_11_9_2016 Add the following to Subsection 104.06:

104.06 Use of Roads by Contractor.

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

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

106.01 Conformity with Contract Requirements.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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109 - Measurement and Payment 109.00_National_11_9_2016 Delete Subsections 109.06, 109.07, 109.08, and 109.09:

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

109.02 Measurement Terms and Definitions.

(b) Contract quantity.

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

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

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201 - Clearing and Grubbing 201.00_Forest_6_3_2018

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Section 201. — CLEARING AND GRUBBING Description

201.01 This work consists of clearing and grubbing within the clearing limits designated in the plans.

Material

201.02 Conform to the following Subsection:

Backfill material 704.03 Construction Requirements

201.03 General. Construct erosion control measures according to Section 157. Perform work within designated limits.

Do not damage vegetation designated to remain. If damage occurs, repair or replace the vegetation in an acceptable manner. Where possible, preserve vegetation adjacent to bodies of water. Treat cuts or scarred surfaces of trees and shrubs with tree wound dressing.

201.04 Clearing. Within the clearing limits clear trees, brush, and other vegetation as follows:

(d) Trim tree branches that extend over the road surface and shoulders to attain a clear height of 14 feet. Trim tree limbs as near flush with the trunk as practicable.

201.05 Grubbing. Grub deep enough to remove stumps, roots, buried logs, moss, turf, or other vegetative matter as follows:

201.06 Disposal. Merchantable timber is Government property. Dispose of clearing and grubbing debris according to Subsection 203.05.

201.07 Acceptance. Clearing and grubbing will be evaluated under Subsection 106.02.

Material for tree wound dressing will be evaluated under Subsection 106.03.

Backfilling and compacting of stumps and grubbing holes will be evaluated under Section 209.

Measurement

201.08 Measure the Section 201 pay items listed in the bid schedule according to Subsection 109.02 and the following as applicable:

Do not make deductions from the area computation unless excluded areas are shown on the plans.

Do not measure clearing and grubbing of borrow sources.

Payment

201.09 The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the Section 201 pay items listed in the bid schedule. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section. See Subsection 109.05.

201.06_National_2_22_2018 Delete the first sentence of Subsection 201.06 and replace the following:

201.06 Disposal.

Merchantable timber is Government property.

203 - Removal of Structures and Obstructions 203.00_Forest_5_4_2018

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Section 203. — REMOVAL OF STRUCTURES AND OBSTRUCTIONS Description

203.01 This work consists of salvaging, removing, and disposing of bridges, structures, culverts, and other obstructions.

Material

203.02 Conform to the following Subsection:

Backfill material 704.03 Construction Requirements

203.03 Salvaging Material. Salvage with reasonable care material designated to be salvaged. Salvage in readily transportable sections or pieces. Replace or repair members, pins, nuts, plates, and related hardware damaged, lost, or destroyed during the salvage operation. Securely attach parts to adjacent members or pack them in sturdy boxes with the contents clearly marked.

Match mark members of salvaged structures. Submit one set of drawings according to Section 104 identifying the members and their respective match marks.

Stockpile salvaged material at a designated area on the project.

203.04 Removing Material.

Construct structurally adequate debris shields to contain debris within the construction limits. Do not allow debris to enter waterways, travel lanes open to public traffic, or areas designated not to be disturbed.

Except in excavation areas, backfill and compact cavities left by structure removal with backfill material to the lines and grades of the finished ground. Backfill excavated areas according to Subsection 209.09. Compact backfill according to Subsection 209.10.

(c) Concrete removal in repair areas. Saw cut ¾ inch deep along boundaries of repair areas. Use power driven hand tools to remove existing concrete. Do not damage concrete designated to remain in place.

Where the bond between existing concrete and reinforcing steel is destroyed, remove concrete adjacent to bond to the reinforcing steel to provide at least a ¾ inch clearance for the new concrete to bond to the reinforcing steel. Use care to prevent damage to remaining concrete when achieving the final surface.

Clean exposed concrete surfaces that will be in contact with repair material. Provide a residue free surface.

(d) Reinforcing steel. Do not cut or damage reinforcing steel designated to remain in place. Repair or replace damaged bars. Replace deteriorated bars as directed by the CO.

203.05 Disposing of Material. Dispose of debris, unsuitable material, and excess material as follows:

203.06 Acceptance. Removal of structures and obstructions will be evaluated under Subsection 106.02.

Backfilling and compacting of cavities left by structures will be evaluated under Section 209.

Measurement

203.07 Measure the Section 203 pay items listed in the bid schedule according to Subsection 109.02.

Payment

203.08 The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the Section 203 pay items listed in the bid schedule. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section. See Subsection 109.05.

211 - Roadway Obliteration 211.01_Forest_4_18_2018 211 – Full Re contour Roadway Obliteration 211.01_0402_03_01_2011 Delete Section 211 in its entirety and replace with the following.

Description.

211.01 This work consists of obliterating or decommissioning roads, including decompaction to 16 inches or to the depth of compaction, recontouring to the natural slope profile, mulching and planting with native material, and other incidental work. This includes furnishing all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, supplies, and incidentals.

This work also consists of the removal of culverts and restoration of stream channels, including pumping or diverting of live streams, in channel rock placement, and other miscellaneous items required for execution of the work.

Roadway obliteration methods are designated as follows:

(a) Method 1. Obliterate the roadway by restoring to approximate original ground contours. Keep excavated material within the original construction limits. Finish slopes to provide gradual transitions in slope adjustments without noticeable breaks. The finished surface shall remain rough not allowing water to flow directly down the fall line of the finished slope.

211.02 Definitions

(a) Coarse woody debris – woody material greater than 3-inch diameter on the small end and longer than 6 feet in length, including live trees removed from the roadway.

(b) Native mulch – includes topsoil, organic material, and coarse woody debris broken into smaller pieces that exist in the vicinity of the road.

(c) Soil and vegetative transplants – vegetation, which includes the plant or organic matter on the surface of the ground and the root system, transplanted from the roadway or adjacent area onto prepared (decompacted and recontoured) roadway. Transplanted material contains sufficient root mass and surrounding soil to maintain and incorporate nutrients, soil microbes and other organisms. Vegetative material includes native shrubs, sod, and bunch grass.

Obliteration Requirements

211.03 Conform to the following when obliterating roadways:

(a) Vegetation removal. Remove vegetation including dead woody debris, trees, stumps, roots and other vegetation within the limits of the immediate obliteration area prior to starting excavation operations and pile temporarily until recontouring has been completed. Preserve suitable vegetation in road prism to be transplanted after compacted soil has been loosened. Place clearing slash back on top of recontoured road segments and completed channel side slopes in stable positions that do not interfere with stream channel flow according to Subsection 211.03(e).

(b) Decompaction of roadbed. Loosen compacted soil down to 16 inches over the entire width of the roadbed and ditches through the use of a track hoe excavator bucket.

(c) Recontouring of roadway. Following decompaction of the roadway, pull the fill material up and place on the loosened roadbed between the top of cut and original ground, forming a slope approximating natural contours as shown on the plans, but also retaining a rough surface to slow the flow of water across the new fill slope. Fill in all ditches and other water traps, and remove all berms. Blend all finished slopes to match the surrounding terrain. Notify the inspector a minimum of 48 hours in advance of areas where full recontouring may not be achievable. If full recontouring is determined not to be practical or attainable by the CO, the CO may approve a partial recontour at a specific site.

(d) Transplanting of vegetative material. Transplant soil and vegetative material clumps from the road surface and adjacent areas into the recontoured road prism at a minimum rate of 30 plantings per 100 lineal feet of roadway measured along centerline. Excavate transplanting clumps of sufficient size to maintain root systems and adequate soil to enhance favorable growth. If the soil and vegetative clump breaks up and cannot be maintained, transplant the loose material right side up as best as possible.

(e) Treatment of the recontoured roadway surface. Cover the disturbed area with a combination of transplants, native mulch, coarse woody debris, or agricultural straw (certified weed-free). If the transplants, native mulch, and course woody debris cannot meet the minimum coverage requirements of 50% coverage then coverage will be augmented with agricultural straw to obtain a minimum of 50% to a maximum of 80% ground coverage. The priority of coverage is as follows; soil and vegetative transplants, native mulch, and coarse woody debris, then apply agricultural straw at a rate of 1 bale per 400 square feet only when necessary to achieve the required coverage. Avoid burying any cover material. The end goal of the treatment should be to match the adjacent landscape coverage as closely as possible.

Place the course woody debris in various size classes over the recontoured roadway in a perpendicular pattern to the newly constructed slope to impede and slow the flow of water across the new slope.

Do not leave vegetation removed under Subsection 211.03(a) "hung-up" in remaining live vegetation.

(f) Treatment of stream channel crossings. For intermittent and perennial stream channels remove all fills and recontour to the original ground slopes.

(1) Stream channel crossings with culverts. Notify the inspector a minimum of 48 hours in advance for stream channel work to ensure the inspector is present. For live stream crossings, install one or more sediment mats at an approved location downstream of the culvert that span the entire width of the stream prior to starting work. Construct a stream diversion using pipe, a lined open channel, pumps, or other approved methods to dewater the crossing prior to culvert removal. Dispose of metal culverts by removal from National Forest land. Treat removed log culverts as coarse woody debris and use as directed in Subsection 211.03(e).

a. Reconstruct the stream channel width, depth, and banks after the drainage structure has been removed to have approximately the same dimensions and general shape as those outside the crossing area. Remove all bedding materials and incorporate into the surrounding recontouring work. Construct a uniform grade from the natural stream channel above the inlet location to the natural channel below the outlet to create a free draining, unconstricted channel for the entire length unless otherwise noted on the plans. Incorporate excavated material into the adjacent recontouring areas. Conserve suitable rock encountered for construction of stream grade control structures and individual rock placement in the new channel as shown on the plans and as directed by the engineer.

b. Re-water the newly constructed channel slowly. Remove all stream diversion materials prior to final site rehab and remove the sediment mats from the impacted stream channel and lay them out flat on the adjacent recontoured roadbed.

(2) Stream channel crossings without culverts. Notify the inspector a minimum of 48 hours in advance for stream channel work to ensure inspector is present. Prior to crossing open stream channels with live water where the culvert has been previously removed, install one or more sediment mats at an approved location downstream of the crossing that span the entire width of the stream prior to starting work. Place logs suitable for support of crossing equipment in the channel parallel to the stream bank. Provide sufficient spacing between the logs so that the stream flow is not constricted. Remove all fill material down to original ground and incorporate into the surrounding recontouring work.

Remove the crossing logs following the final equipment crossing and utilize as coarse woody debris as directed in Subsection 211.03(e). Remove the sediment mats from the stream channel and lay them out flat on the adjacent recontoured roadbed, Rehabilitate all disturbed stream channel side slopes and adjacent recontoured roadway areas that drain onto the stream channel side slopes using soil and vegetative transplants, native mulch, and certified weed free straw as necessary to obtain a minimum ground coverage of 95%.

(g) Treatment of ditch relief culverts. Treat ditch relief culverts as follows:

Remove vegetation and decompact the roadway in accordance with Subsections 211.03(a) and (b).

Remove the culvert and appurtenances in its entirety and dispose of by removal from National Forest land.

Perform the work required by Subsections 211.03(c) through 211.03(e).

(h) Treatment of seeps and wet areas. Treat seeps and wet areas as follows:

Remove vegetation and decompact the roadways in accordance with Subsections 211.03(a) and (b).

Shape the hillslope to drain water across the roadway. Rehabilitate all disturbed wet area and drain side slopes and adjacent recontoured roadway areas using soil and vegetative transplants, native mulch, and certified weed free straw as necessary to obtain a minimum ground coverage of 80%.

211.04 Acceptance. Roadway obliteration will be evaluated under Subsection 106.02

Measurement

211.05 Measure the Section 211 items listed in the bid schedule according to Subsection 109.02.

Payment

211.06 The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the Section 211 pay items listed in the bid schedule. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section. See Subsection 109.05. Payment for treatment of stream channel crossings, treatment of seeps and wet areas, treatment of ditch relief culverts, and removal and disposal of culverts is indirect to Pay Item 21101.

Proposed Pay Items:

* Item is Contract Quantity per FP-14, subsection 109.02(b)

301 - Untreated Aggregate Courses 301.03_National_7_17_2017 Add the following to Subsection 301.03:

301.03 General.

Written approval of the roadbed is required before placing aggregate.

For pit run or grid-rolled material, furnish material smaller than the maximum size, no gradation will be required otherwise. After processing on the road, remove all oversize material from the road and dispose as directed by the CO.

Provide additives or binder, if required, at the proportions specified.

Develop and use Government furnished sources according to Section 105.

If the aggregate is produced and stockpiled before placement, handle and stockpile according to Section 314.

302 - Minor Crushed Aggregate 302.04_National_7_18_2017 Add the following to Subsection 302.04 and 302.04(a)

302.04 Placing Crushed Aggregate.

Written approval of the surface is required before placing aggregate.

(a) Roadway aggregate.

For pit run or grid-rolled material, furnish material smaller than the maximum size, no gradation will be required otherwise. After processing on the road, remove all oversize material from the road and dispose as directed by the CO.

303 - Road Reconditioning 303.07_National_7_18_2017 Add the following to Subsection 303.07:

303.07 Roadway Reconditioning.

Remove cattle guard decks. Clean the deck and the area beneath the cattle guard of soil and other material to the bottom of the original foundation over the entire width of the installation. Dispose of waste at designated sites or according to Subsection 204.14. Reinstall the cattle guard deck.

633 - Permanent Traffic Control 633.00_National_11_8_2016 Delete the first sentence of Subsection 633.02 and replace with the following:

633.02 Material.

Conform to the MUTCD, USDA Forest Service EM-7100-15, and the following Section and Subsections:

Make the following changes to Subsection 633.03:

633.03 General.

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Furnish and install permanent traffic control devices according to the MUTCD, USDA Forest Service EM-7100-15 and permanent traffic control plans. Provide traffic control devices that are crashworthy.

Add the following sentence to Subsection 633.03:

Sign panel layout proofs shall be approved by the CO prior to ordering.

Add the following to Subsection 633.05(a):

633.05 (a) Fabrication.

(3) Protective Overlay Film. When specified, cover the entire face of a sign with a clear high-performance, solvent-resistant, ultraviolet-stabilized, pressure-sensitive adhesive, protective overlay film. Use 3M Scotch lite Premium Protective Overlay Film Series 1160 or approved equivalent.

(4) Edge Film. When specified, edge film shall be 3 inches wide vinyl film that is pressure-sensitive, premium quality, clear, and ultraviolet-resistant.

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