Attachment_1_-_Project_Supplemental_Specifications_r1.pdf

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR

CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS & BRIDGES

ON FEDERAL HIGHWAY PROJECTS (FP-03)

AND STANDARD SPECIFICATONS FOR

CONSTRUCTION OF TRAILS AND

TRAIL BRIDGES ON FOREST SERVICE PROJECTS

U.S. CUSTOMARY UNITS

10/30/2014 AND FOREST SERVICE SUPPLEMENTAL

SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATION LIST

PROJECT NAME: CHIPS CREEK TRAIL BRIDGE, PCT

SECTION NO. TITLE DATE

SS 101

SS102

SS103

SS 104

SS 105

SS 106

SS 107

SS 108

Preface

Terms, Format, and Definitions Terms, Format and Definitions

Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract

Scope of Work Scope of Work

Control of Work

Control of Material Control of Material

Acceptance of Work Acceptance of Work

Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public

Prosecution and Progress Prosecution and Progress

Measurement and Payment

Multiple

SS 109

SS 151

SS 152

SS 153

SS 154

SS 155

SS 156

SS 170

SS 171

SS 205

SS 208

SS 552

SS 554

SS 555

SS 557

SS 564

Mobilization

Construction Surveying and Staking Construction Surveying and Staking

Contractor Quality Control Contractor Quality Control

Contractor Sampling and Testing Contractor Sampling and Testing

Schedules for Construction Contracts Schedules for Construction Contracts

Public Traffic Public Traffic

Develop Water Supply and Watering

Weed and Disease Prevention

Rock Blasting Rock Blasting

Structural Excavation and Backfill Structural Excavation and Backfill

Structural Concrete Structural Concrete

Reinforcing Steel Reinforcing Steel

Steel Structures Steel Structures

Timber Structures Timber Structures

Bearing Devices Bearing Devices

Prefabricated Bridges

SS 571

SS 901

SS 902

SS 903

SS 904

SS 905

SS 906

SS 907

SS 908

SS 909

SS 911

911.10

SS 911.10

911.20

SS 911.20

911.30

SS 911.30

Prefabricated Bridges

Underdrains, Sheet Drains, and Pavement Edge Drains

Terms, Format, Abbreviations, and Definitions Terms, Format, Abbreviations, and Definitions

Intent of Contract Intent of Contract

Control of Materials Control of Materials

Quality Assurance and Quantity Management Quality Assurance and Quantity Management

Construction Survey, Staking, Flagging and Cleanup Construction Survey, Staking, Flagging and Cleanup

Maintenance for Traffic and Temporary Construction Access Maintenance for Traffic and Temporary Construction Access

Trailway

Trail and Prism Trail and Prism

Excavation and Embankment Excavation and Embankment

Borrow Borrow

Existing Trail Restoration Existing Trail Restoration

911.40

SS 911.40

911.50

SS 911.50

911.60

SS 911.60

911.60

SS 911.70

SS 912

912.10

SS 912.10

912.20

SS 912.20

912.30

SS 912.30

912.40

SS 912.40

912.50

912.60

SS 913

913.10

SS 913.10

SS 915

SS 935

SS 951

Slide Maintenance Slide Maintenance

Slough and Berm Removal Slough and Berm Removal

Obliteration of Abandoned Trails Obliteration of Abandoned Trails

Retainers Retainers

Clearing Limits Clearing Limits

Clearing and Grubbing Clearing and Grubbing

Brush Cutting Brush Cutting

Logging Out Logging Out

Hazard Tree Removal Hazard Tree Removal

Loose Rock Removal

Rock and Root Removal

Surfacing Surfacing

Aggregate Surfacing and Base Course Aggregate Surfacing and Base Course

Talus Section Talus Section

Retaining Walls Retaining Walls

Signs and Markers Signs and Markers

SS 952

952.10

SS 952.10

SS 953

953.20

SS 953.20

SS 981

SS 991

SS 994

Route Markers

Reassurance Markers Reassurance Markers

Manufactured Blazer Manufactured Blazer

Seeding, Fertilizing and Mulching Seeding, Fertilizing and Mulching

Rock, Grid Pavement Units, Aggregate and Asphalt Rock, Grid Pavement Units, Aggregate and Asphalt

Geosynthetics Geosynthetics

Refer to: http://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/specs/fp-03 for standard FP-03specifications for Sections 101 through 704 and, for Sections 900 through 996 refer to the 2014 Standard Specification for Construction of Trails and Trail Bridges:

https://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/trail-management/documents/plans/supporting documents/Trail Specifications.pdf

If link shown above does not work document can be obtained by using Google to search for “Standard Specifications for Construction of Trails and Trail Bridges on Forest Service Projects”.

The correct Specification is dated 10/30/2014 and supersedes the 1996 Standard Specification for Construction and Maintenance of Trails.

SS refers to attached Forest Service Supplemental Specifications (FSSS).

http://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/specs/fp-03 https://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/trail-management/documents/plans/supporting%20documents/Trail%20Specifications.pdf https://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/trail-management/documents/plans/supporting%20documents/Trail%20Specifications.pdf

Chips Creek Trail Bridge, PCT Contract Special Project Specifications (FSSS)

Table of Contents

Specification List Table of Contents Preface 101 - Terms, Format, and Definitions

101.01 Meaning of Terms

101.03 Abbreviations

101.04 Definitions

101.04 Definitions

102 - Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract 102 Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract

103 - Scope of Work Deletions

104 - Control of Work Deletions 104.03

104.03 Specifications and Drawings

104.06 Use of Roads by Contractor

105 - Control of Material

105.02 Material Sources

105.02(a) Government-provided sources 105.02(b) Contractor-provided sources

105.05 Use of Material Found in the Work

106 - Acceptance of Work

106.01 Conformity with Contract Requirements

106.03. 106.04, 106.05, 106.06, and 106.07 Delete

107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility To the Public

107.02 Protection and Restoration of Property and Landscape

107.05 Responsibility for Damage Claims

107.06 Contractor’s Responsibility for Work

107.09 Legal Relationship of the Parties

107.10 Environmental Protection

107.11 Protection of Forests, Parks, and Public Lands:

Fire Plan for Construction and Service Contracts

108 - Prosecution and Progress 108 Delete

109 - Measurement and Payment 109 Substitutions 109 Deletions

109.02 Measurement Terms and Definitions

109.05 Scope of Payment

151 - Mobilization

151.03 (b) Deletions

152 - Construction Surveying and Staking

152.01 Description

152.02 General

Table 152-1 Tolerances for reestablishing P-line, traverse, and elevations Table 152-2 Cross section and slope stake tolerances

153 - Contractor Quality Control

153.02 Contractor Quality Control Plan

153.04 Records

154 - Contractor Sampling and Testing 154 Delete

155 - Schedules for Construction Contracts 155 Delete

156 - Public Traffic 156 Deletion and Substitution

170 - Develop Water Supply and Watering

170.01 Description

171 - Weed and Disease Prevention

171.01 Description

205 - Rock Blasting

205.03 Regulations

205.06 Preblast condition survey and vibration monitoring and control

205.07 Test Blasting

205.08 Blasting

208 - Structure Excavation and Backfill for Selected Major Structures

208.03 Preparation for Structure Foundation

208.04 General

208.09 Foundation Preparation

208.04 General

552 - Structural Concrete

552.04 Material

552.03 Composition (Concrete Mix Design)

Table 552-3 Required Average Compressive Strength

554 - Reinforcing Steel 555 - Steel Structures 557 - Timber Structures 564 - Bearing Devices 571 - Prefabricated Bridges 901 - Terms, Format, Abbreviations and Definitions

901- Deletions and Substitutions 902 - Intent of Contract 903 - Control of Work 904 - Control of Materials 905 - Quality Assurance and Quantity Management

905.03 Deletions and Substitutions

906 - Measurement and Payment

906 Deletions and Substitutions 907 - Mobilization 908 - Construction Surveying, Staking, Flagging, and Cleanup 909 - Maintenance for Traffic and Temporary Construction Access 910 - Trailway 911 - Trail and Prism

911.00.01 Description……………………………………………………………………………95

911.10 - Excavation and Embankment ………………………………….……………………..96

911.10.01 Description ….………………………………………………………………

911.10.02 Materials…………………………………………………………………….….96

911.20 - Borrow…………………………………………………………………………….…..97

911.20.02 Materials ………………………………………………………………………97

911.30 - Existing Trial Reconstruction

911.40 - Slide Maintenance…………………………………………………………………

911.50 - Slough and Berm Removal…………………………………………………………..100

911.60 - Obliteration of Abandoned Trails

911.70 - Retainers …………………………………………………………………………….103 912.- Clearing Limits ………………………………………………………………………

912.10 - Clearing and Grubbing……………………………………………………………

912.20 - Brush Cutting …………………………………………………………………….….106

912.30 - Logging Out ..…………………………………………………………………….….107

912.40 - Hazard Tree Removal………………………………………………………………..108 913 - Surfacing ………………… …………………………………………………………….109

913.10 - Aggregate Surfacing and Base Course...…………………………………………….111 915 - Talus Section……………………………………………………………...…………….112 935 - Retaining Walls ………………………...……………………………...……………….113 950 - Signs and Markers ..…………………………………………………………………….114 952 - Route Markers ………………………………………………………………………….115

952.10 - Route Markers……………………………………………………………………….116 953 - Reassurance Markers………………………………………..………………………….117

953.20 - Manufactered Blazer……………………………..………………………………….118 981 - Seeding, Fertilizing and Mulching …………………………………………………….119 991 - Rock, Grid Pavement Units, Aggregate and Asphalt………………………………..….120 994 - Geosynthetics ……..…………………………………………………………………….121

Preface Preface_wo_03_15_2004_m

Delete all but the first paragraph and add the following:

The Forest Service, US Department of Agriculture has adopted FP-03 for construction of National Forest System Roads.

101 - Terms, Format, and Definitions 101.01_nat_us_01_22_2009

101.01 Meaning of Terms

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

101.03_nat_us_06_16_2006

101.03 Abbreviations.

Add the following to (a) Acronyms:

AFPA

MSHA

NIST

NESC

WCLIB

American Forest and Paper Association Mine Safety and Health Administration National Institute of Standards and Technology National Electrical Safety Code West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau

Add the following to (b) SI symbols:

mp Milepost ppm Part Per Million

101.04_Chips Creek Bridge, PCT_01_30_2018

101.04 Definitions.

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101.04 Definitions. The following definitions apply to this contract:

Substitute the following:

101.04 Definitions. The following terms, or pronouns in place of them, are used in these specifications or in other contract documents and apply to this contract, the intent and meaning are as follows:

http://www.nist.gov/

Delete the following definitions and substitute the following:

Bid Schedule--The Schedule of Items.

Bridge—existing definition, add definition below.

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--No definition.

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.

Add the following:

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.

Base Course. The layer or layers of specified material of designed thickness placed on a trailbed to support surfacing.

Batter. A backward and upward slope of the face of a wall.

Berm. The ridge of material formed on the outer edge of the trail that projects higher that the tread.

Borrow. Suitable materials taken from approved sources designated on the plans or on the ground, to be used for embankments, backfilling, base course, surfacing, restoration work and construction of a stacked rock retaining wall.

Bridge. A trail structure, including supports, erected over a depression or obstruction such as a body of water, a road, a trail or a railroad that provides a continuous pathway and that has a deck for carrying traffic or other loads.

Cap Rock. Rock placed in the top or uppermost layer in a constructed rock structure, such as a talus or rubble rock section or rock retaining wall.

Catch Point. The outer limits of a trailway where the excavation and/or embankment intersect with the ground line.

Clearing Limit. The area over and beside the trail that is cleared of trees, limbs, and other obstructions.

Climbing Turn. A reverse in direction of trail grade without a level landing used to change elevation on a steep slope.

Compacted. Consolidation that is obtained by tamping or rolling suitable material until no noticeable displacement of material is observed.

Change--“Change” means “change order” as used in the Federal Acquisition Regulations, or “design change” as used in the Timber Sale Contract.

Curb. A border defining the edge of the trail or Trail Bridge.

Designated on the Ground. The location of materials, work areas, and construction items, including lines and grades, marked on the ground with stakes, flagging, tags, or paint.

Design Quantity--“Design quantity” is a Forest Service method of measurement from the FS-96 Forest Service Specifications for the Construction of Roads and Bridges. Under these FP specifications this term is replaced by the term “Contract Quantities”.

Duff. Organic material overlying rock or mineral soil.

Embankment. A structure of suitable material placed on the prepared ground surface and constructed to the trailbed elevation.

Excess Excavation. Material in the trailway in excess of that needed for construction of designed trailways.

Falsework. Temporary construction work on which a main work is wholly or partly built and supported until the main work is strong enough to support itself.

Ford. A water-level stream crossing constructed to provide a level surface for safe traffic passage.

Forest Service--The United States of America, acting through the Forest Service, U.S.

Department of Agriculture.

Full Bench. Trailbed constructed entirely on undisturbed material.

Gabion Basket. Rectangular wire baskets filled with rocks used as pervious, semi flexible building blocks for slope and foundation stabilization.

Grade. The vertical distance of ascent or descent of the trail expressed as a percentage of the horizontal distance.

Hazard Tree. An unstable tree that is likely to fall across the trail.

Header Rock. Rock laid with the narrow end toward the face of the wall.

Inslope. Where the trails tread is sloped downward toward the backslope.

Leave Tree. Trees designated to be left or to remain undisturbed after trail construction.

Mineral Soil. Soil or aggregate that is free from organic substances and contains no particles larger than 2 inches at their greatest dimension.

Neat Line--A line defining the proposed or specified limits of an excavation or structure.

Outslope. Where the trail tread is sloped downward toward the embankment or daylight side of the trailway.

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.

Retainers. Embedded border of wood or rock used to retain fill and/or surface material.

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.

Schedule of Items--A schedule in the contract that contains a listing and description of construction items, quantities, units of measure, unit price, and amount.

Sideslope. The natural slope of the ground, usually expressed as a percentage.

Slough. That material from the backslope or the area of the backslope that has raveled onto the trailbed.

Slump. Where the trailbed material has moved downward, causing a dip in the trail grade.

Standard Specifications. Existing: “The Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects approved for general application and repetitive use.”

Add the following, “as well as the Standard Specifications for Construction of Trails on Federal Projects approved for general application and repetitive use.”

Surfacing. Material placed on top of the trailbed or base course that provides the desired tread.

Suitable Material. Existing: “Rock or earth material that will provide stable foundations, embankments, or roadbeds, and is reasonably free of organic matter, roots, muck, sod, or other detrimental material. Suitable material may require drying or adding water, root picking, and other methods of manipulation before use. Suitable material includes the classifications of materials for which the project was designed.” Add the following, “Pit Run aggregates that meet the definition above that consist of native materials that can be placed and compacted without crushing or screening, gradation of 1.5 inch minus and no more than 5%; passing a No. 200 sieve are considered as suitable material for this project.”

Switchback. A reverse in direction of trail grade with a level landing used to change elevation on a steep slope, usually involving special treatment of the approaches, barriers, and drainages.

Trailbed. The finished surface on which base course or surfacing may be constructed. For trails without surfacing the trailbed is the tread.

Trailway. The portion of the trail within the limits of the excavation and embankment.

Tread. The surface portion of the trail upon which traffic moves.

Turnout. A short section of extra trail width to provide for passage of trail users.

Waterbar. A structure used for turning water off the trail, usually made of logs or stones.

Water Course. Any natural or constructed channel where water naturally flows or will collect and flow during spring runoff, rainstorms, etc.

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

101.04 Definitions.

Delete the following definitions:

Contract Modification Day Notice to Proceed Solicitation

102 - Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract 102.00_nat_us_02_16_2005

102 Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract

Delete Section 102 in its entirety.

103 - Scope of Work 103.00_nat_us_02_16_2005

Deletions

Delete all but subsection 103.01 Intent of Contract.

104 - Control of Work 104.00_nat_us_06_16_2006

Deletions

Delete Sections 104.01, 104.02, and 104.04.

104.03_nat_us_01_22_2009

104.03 Specifications and Drawings.

Delete 104.03.

104.03_nat_us_02_22_2005

104.03 Specifications and Drawings.

Add the following:

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

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

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

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

(1) Typical section(s)

(a) Revisions in dimensions

(b) Revisions in materials

(2) Plan and profile

• Revisions to the alignment

• Changes in the construction limits

• Revisions in location, type, and grade of road approaches

• Location and type of utilities

• Location, size, and type of underdrains

• Skew of culverts

• Channel changes

• Location of monuments and permanent references

• Elevations for all aerial and underground crossings of utilities

• Location, length, and type of fencing

• Revisions to grades, elevations, and stationing of intersection PIs

• Equations

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

• Location, length, stationing, and type of retaining walls

• Location, length, stationing, and end treatment of guardrail

(3) Bridge

(a) Stationing of bridge ends

(b) Revisions to footing and seal elevations

(c) Pile length, size, type, and tip elevation

(d) Any changes in plan or dimensions including any major changes in reinforcing

(4) Miscellaneous

(a) Revisions to parking areas or turnouts

(b) Final location, type and length of curbs, sidewalks, etc.

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

104.06_nat_us_02_17_2005

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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(a) _Chips Creek Trail Bridge, PCT_01_29_2018

105.02(a) Government Provided Sources.

(a) Government-provided sources. Add the following:

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

(1) Government-provided optional sources.

Material for use as (borrow/structural backfill/boulders/pit run aggregate/etc.)

Material sources are along the alignment of the new trail segment to be constructed.

There is no charge for material taken from the project site.

Add the following:

Re-establish vegetation in disturbed areas according to Section 981 and SS 981.

105.02(b) _Chips Creek Trial Bridge, PCT_01_29_2018

105.02 Material Sources.

105.02(b) Contractor-provided sources.

If adequate Government Provided Sources are not found at the job site as is planned, the Contractor will be required to provide the needed materials for the work specified. All material (e.g., soil, gravel, sand, borrow, aggregate, etc.) transported onto National Forest System land or incorporated into the work will be weed-free. The Contracting Officer may request written documentation of methods used to determine the weed-free status of any and all materials furnished by the contractor. Contractor-provided expertise and methods to establish weed-free status must be appropriate for the weeds of concern in the local area. The following applies to this contract:

Weeds specific to this project:

1) Cirsium vulgare Common Name: Bull Thistle

2) Cirsium arvense Common Name: Canada Thistle

3) Cardus nutans Common Name: Musk Thistle

4) Caduus acanthoides Common Name: Plumeless Thistle

5) Onopordum acanthium Common Name: Scotch Thistle

6) Cirsium undulatum Common Name: Wavyleaf Thistle

7) Cirsium ochrocentrum Common Name: Yellowspine Thistle

8) Centaurea solstitialis Common Name: Yellow Starthistle

9) Centaurea diffusa Common Name: Diffuse Kanpweed

10) Acroptilon repens Common Name: Russian Kanpweed

11) Centaurea maculosa Common Name: Spotted Knapweed

12) Centaurea squarrosa Common Name: Squarrose Knapweed

14) Chondrilla juncea Common Name: Rush Skeletonweed

15) Isatis tinctoria Common Name: Dyer’s Woad or

Marlahan Mustard

16) Cardaria draba Common Name: Hoary Cress

17) Lepidium latifolium Common Name: Perennial Pepperweed or Tall Whitetop

18) Taeniatherum caput-medusae Common Name: Medusahead

19) Linaria dalmatica Common Name: Dalmatian Toadflax

20) Halogeton glomeratus Common Name: Halogeton

21) Hypericum perforatum Common Name: Klamathweed or

St. Johnswort

22) Euphorbia esula Common Name: Leafy Spurge

23) Salvia aethiopis Common Name: Mediterranean Sage

24) Tribulus terrestris Common Name: Puncturevine

25) Lythrum salicaria Common Name: Purple Loosestrife

Weeds & methods specific to this project:

Weed species or applicable weed list

Method

Bull Thistle Visual inspection Canada Thistle Visual inspection Musk Thistle Visual inspection Plumeless Thistle Visual inspection Wavyleaf Thistle Visual inspection Yellowspine Thistle Visual inspection Yellow Starthistle Visual inspection Diffuse Kanpweed Visual inspection Russian Knapweed Visual inspection Spotted Knapweed Visual inspection Squarrose Knapweed Visual inspection Rush Skeletonweed Visual inspection Dyer’s Woad or Marlahan Mustard

Visual inspection

Hoary Cress Visual inspection Perennial Pepperweed or Tall Whitetop

Visual inspection

Dalmation Toadflax Visual inspection Halogeton Visual inspection Klamathweed or St. Johnswort Visual inspection Leafy Spurge Visual inspection Mediterranean Sage Visual inspection Puncturevine Visual inspection Purple Loosestrife Visual inspection

105.05_nat_us_05_12_2004

105.05 Use of Material Found in the Work.

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

106 - Acceptance of Work 106.01_nat_us_07_31_2007

106.01 Conformity with Contract Requirements.

Delete Subsection 106.01 and substitute the following:

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 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 and replace work that does not conform to the contract, or to prevailing industry standards where no specific contract requirements are noted, at no cost to the Government.

(a) Disputing Government test results. If the accuracy of Government test results is disputed, promptly inform the CO. If the dispute is unresolved after reasonable steps are taken to resolve the dispute, further evaluation may be obtained by written request. Include a narrative describing the dispute and a proposed resolution protocol that addresses the following:

(1) Sampling method;

(2) Number of samples;

(3) Sample transport;

(4) Test procedures;

(5) Testing laboratories;

(6) Reporting;

(7) Estimated time and costs; and

(8) Validation process.

If the evaluation requires additional sampling or testing be performed, mutually agree with the Government on witnessing procedures and on sampling and testing by a third party laboratory. Use a third party laboratory accredited by the AASHTO accreditation program.

Provide proof of the laboratory’s accreditation for the test procedures to be used. Do not use the same laboratory that produced the disputed Government test results or that produced the test results used as a basis for the dispute.

The CO will review the proposed resolution protocol and may modify it before final approval and execution.

The Government will use the approved resolution protocol test results to determine the validity of the disputed testing. If the Government test results are validated, the Contractor will be responsible for all costs associated with developing and performing the resolution protocol. If the Government test results are not validated, the Government will be responsible for all costs associated with developing and performing the resolution protocol.

If the validity of the Government test results cannot be determined, the Contractor and Government will equally share all costs associated with developing and carrying out the resolution protocol.

(b) Alternatives to removing and replacing non-conforming work. As an alternative to removal and replacement, the Contractor may submit a written request to:

(1) Have the work accepted at a reduced price; or

(2) Be given permission to perform corrective measures to bring the work into conformity.

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

106_Chips Creek Trail Bridge, PCT_01_29_2018

Delete 106.05, 106.06 and 106.07 Delete subsections 106.05, 106.06 and 106.07.

107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility To The Public 107.02_Chips Creek Trail Bridge, PCT_02_17_2005

107.02 Protection and Restoration of Property and Landscape.

Add the following:

Wildlife:

If a Forest Sensitive species is found nesting or denning within one-quarter mile of the proposed bridge activity, activities will be stopped and the limited operating period (LOP) appropriate to that species will be observed. If a Forest Service or Service approved biologist has assessed the situation and determined that the activities will not affect the reproduction of that species based upon the intensity, duration, timing, and specific location of the activities, the LOP may be lifted.

Soils:

Soils lacking adequate ground cover because of disturbances caused by the contractor will be mulched with available forest materials, such as pine needles, tree bark, branches, or with imported certified weed-free straw.

Fuels:

Any tree felled incidental to bridge placement for safety will be limbed and left on site. All limbs would be scattered to avoid creating concentrations of fuel. Prioritize slash broadcasting in areas needing cover due to project activities.

107.05_nat_us_05_11_2004

107.05 Responsibility for Damage Claims.

Delete the entire subsection.

107.06_nat_us_06_16_2006

107.06 Contractor’s Responsibility for Work.

Delete the following from the first paragraph.

“except as provided in Subsection 106.07”.

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107.09 Legal Relationship of the Parties.

Delete the entire subsection.

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107.10 Environmental Protection.

Add the following:

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

Before beginning any work, submit a Hazardous Spill Plan. List actions to be taken in the event of a spill. Incorporate preventive measures to be taken, such as the location of mobile refueling facilities, storage and handling of hazardous materials, and similar information. Immediately notify the CO of all hazardous material spills. Provide a written narrative report form no later than 24 hours after the initial report and include the following:

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

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

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

• Containment procedures.

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

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

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

The Contractor is solely responsible for all spills or leaks that occur during the performance of this contract. Clean up spills or leaks to the satisfaction of the CO and in a manner that complies with Federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

107.11_Chips Creek Trail Bridge_01_29_2018

107.11 Protection of Forests, Parks, and Public Lands:

FIRE PLAN FOR CONSTRUCTION AND SERVICE CONTRACTS

(Ref: FSH 6309.32 and 6309.11)

1. SCOPE:

The provisions set forth below outline the responsibility for fire prevention and suppression activities and establish a suppression plan for fires within the contract area.

The contract area is delineated by map in the contract. The contract area is shown on Sheet 4 of 20 of the DRAWINGS for this project. The provisions set forth below also specify condition under which contract activities will be curtailed or shut down.

2. RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Contractor

(1) Shall abide the requirements of this Fire Plan.

(2) Shall take all steps necessary to prevent his/her employees, subcontractors and their employees from setting fires not required in completion of the contract, shall be responsible for preventing the escape of fires set directly or indirectly as a result of contract operations, and shall extinguish all fires which may escape.

(3) Shall permit and assist in periodic testing and inspection of required fire equipment.

Contractor shall certify compliance with specific fire precautionary measures in the fire plan, before beginning operation during Fire Precautionary Period and shall update such certification when operations change.

(4) Shall designate in the fire plan and furnish on Contract Area during operating hours a qualified fire supervisor authorized to act on behalf of Contractor n fire prevention and suppression matters.

Shall complete the Contractor’s Plan Regarding Personnel and shall furnish the Contracting Officer (CO) with a copy prior to commencing work at the site. Shall currently advise the CO of any changes in personnel as the changes occur. Shall revise Section 6.B to reflect current activities upon request of the CO.

B. Forest Service

The Forest Service may conduct one or more inspections for compliance with the fire plan. The number, timing, and scope of such inspections will be at the discretion of agency employees responsible for contract administration. Such inspections do not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for correcting violations of the fire plan or for fire safety in general, as outlined in paragraph 2.A above.

3. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

A. The Contractor shall comply with the following requirements during the fire precautionary period as defined by unit administering contacts unless waived in writing:

The fire precautionary period is April 1 to October 31, annually.

Contactor shall equip each operating tractor and any other internal combustion engine with a spark arrester, except for motor vehicles equipped with a maintained muffler as defined in C.P.R.C. Section 4442 or tractor with exhaust-operated turbochargers. Spark Arresters shall be a model tested and approved under Forest Service Standard 5100-1a as shown in the National Wildlife Coordinating Group Spark Arrester guide, Volumes 1 and 2, and shall be maintained in good operating condition.

Contractor shall meet minimum requirements of Sections 4427 and 4428 of the California Public Resources Code (P.R.C.). Fire tools kept at each operating landing shall be sufficient to equip all employees in the felling, yarding, loading, chipping, and material processing operations associated with each landing. Fire equipment shall include two tractor headlights for each tractor dozer used in Contractor’s Operations. Tractor headlights shall be attachable to each tractor and served by an adequate power source.

Where cable yarding is used, Contractor shall provide a size 0 or larger shovel with an overall length of not less than 46 inches and a filled backpack can (4 or 5 gallons) with hand pump within 10 feet of each tail and corner block.

Trucks, tractors, pickups and other similar mobile equipment shall be equipped with and carry at all times a size 0 or larger shovel with an overall length of not less than 46 inches and a 2-1/2 pound axe or larger with an overall length of not less than 28 inches.

Contractor shall equip each internal combustion yarder, fuel truck, and loader with a fire extinguisher for oil and grease fires (4-A:60-B: C).

Contractor shall equip each mechanized harvesting machine with hydraulic systems, powered by an internal combustion engine (chipper, feller/buncher, harvester, forwarder, hot saws, stroke delimber, etc.), except tractors and skidders, with at least two 4-A:60- B:C fire extinguishers or equivalent. In addition, concentrations of wood dust and debris shall be removed from such equipment daily. Additional extinguishers and sizes may be required at landings in accordance with Section 5.

Each power saw shall be equipped with a spark arrester approved according to C.P.R.C.

Section 4442 or 4443 and shall be maintained in effective working order. One fire extinguisher meeting specifications of C.P.R.C. shall be kept with each power saw. A size 0 or larger shovel with an overall length of not less than 38 inches shall be kept with each gas can but not more than 300 feet from each power saw when used off cleared landing areas.

Contactor shall meet minimum requirements of Section 4430 of the California Public Resources Code (C.P.R.C.). Contractor shall provide a water tank truck or trailer on or in proximity to Contract Area during Contractor operations hereunder during Fire Precautionary Period unless otherwise agreed. When Project Activity Level B or higher is in effect, a tank truck or trailer shall be on or immediately adjacent each active landing unless otherwise excepted when hot saw technology is being used. See Section 5 for specific contract requirements.

The tank shall contain at least 300 gallons of water available for fire suppression. A water sprinkling tank truck will meet this requirement if provision is made to ensure that the minimum of 300 gallons is available for fire suppression at all times. Ample power and hitch shall be readily available for promptly and safely moving tank over roads serving Contract Area. Tank truck or trailer shall be equipped with following:

(1) Pump, which at sea level, can deliver 23 gallons per minute (GPM) at 175 pounds per square inch (PSI) measured at the pump outlet. Pumps shall be tested on Contract Area using a 5/16 inch orifice in the Forester One Inch In-Line Gauge test kit. Pump shall meet or exceed the pressure value in the following table for nearest temperature and elevation:

Temp. Sea

Level

1,000 feet

2,000 feet

3,000 feet

4,000 feet

5,000 feet

6,000 feet

7,000 feet

8,000 feet

9,000 feet

°F GPM@

PST

GPM@

PST

GPM@

PST

GPM@

PST

GPM@

PST

GPM@

PST

GPM@

PST

GPM@

PST

GPM@

PST

GPM@

PST

55 23/179 23/174 23/169 22/165 22/161 22/157 22/153 21/150 21/146 21/142

70 23/175 23/171 22/166 22/162 22/158 22/154 21/150 21/147 21/143 21/139

85 23/171 23/168 22/163 22/159 22/155 21/151 21/147 21/144 21/140 21/136

100 23/168 23/164 22/159 22/155 22/152 21/148 21/144 21/141 21/137 21/133

The pump outlet shall be equipped with 1-1/2 inch National Standard Fire Hose thread, A bypass or pressure relief valve shall be provided for other than centrifugal pumps.

(2) 300 feet of ¾ inch inside diameter rubber-covered high-pressure hose mounted on live reel attached to pump with no segments longer than approximately 50 feet, when measured to the extreme ends of the couplings. Hose shall have reusable compression wedge type 1-inch brass or lightweight couplings (aluminum or plastic), One end of hose shall be equipped with a coupling female section and the other end with a coupling make section. The hose shall, with the nozzle closed, be capable of withstanding 200 PSI pump pressure without leaking, distortions, slipping of coupling, or other failures.

(3) A shut-off combination nozzle that meets the following minimum performance standards when measured at 100 P.S.I. at the nozzle:

G.P.M. Horizontal Range

Straight Stream 10 38 feet

Fog Spray 6-20 N/A

(4) Sufficient fuel to run pump at least 2 hours and necessary service accessories to facilitate efficient operation of the pump.

When Contractor is using Hot Saw Technology, and additional 500 feet of not less than one (1) inch outside diameter serviceable hard rubber poly or rubber lined or fiber jacket rubber lined (FJRL) hose shall be immediately available for use and be capable of connecting to the 300 feet of hose and appurtenances in (2) and (3) above. Synthetic hose may be used by agreement.

4. GENERAL:

A. State Law. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws of the State of California. In particular, see California Public Resources Codes.

B. Permits Required. The Contractor must secure a special written permit from the District Ranger or designated representative before engaging in any of the activities listed below. The terms and conditions of any of the permits required for this contract are as shown on copies attached to the Fire Plan.

(1) Blasting and Storage of Explosives and Detonators. (Explosives Permit required by California Health & Safety Code, Section 12101.)

(2) Burning.

(3) Air Pollution. (Issued by local State or County Air Pollution Control Districts, as applicable.)

(4) Camp, Lunch and Warming Fires.

(5) Welding and Cutting.

C. Regulations for Burning. Before setting any fires whatsoever, the Contractor shall notify the CO of his/her intentions. Special care shall be taken to prevent scorching or causing any damage to adjacent structures, trees, and shrubbery. Piles of material to be burned shall be of such size and so placed that during burning no damage shall result t adjacent objects.

D. Smoking and Fire Rules. Smoking shall not be permitted during fire season, except in a barren area or in an area cleared to mineral soil at least three feet in diameter (CPRC 4423.4). In areas closed to smoking, the CO may approve special areas to be used for smoking. The Contractor shall sign designated smoking areas. Contractor shall post signs regarding smoking and fire rules in conspicuous places for all employees to see.

Contractor’s supervisory personnel shall require compliance with these rules. Under no circumstances shall smoking be permitted during fire season while employees are operating light or heavy equipment, or walking or working in grass or woodlands.

E. Storage and Parking Areas. Equipment service areas, parking areas, and gas and oil storage areas shall be cleared of all flammable material for a radius of at least 10 feet unless otherwise specified by local administrative unit. Small mobile or stationary internal combustion engine sites shall be cleared of flammable material for a slope distance of at least 10 feet from such engine. The COR shall approve such sites in writing.

F. Welding. Contractor shall confine welding activity to cleared areas having a minimum radius of ten feet measured form place of welding.

G. Blasting. Contractor shall use electric caps only unless otherwise agreed in writing.

When blasting is necessary in slash areas, a watchperson equipped with a size 0 or larger shovel with an overall length of not less than 46 inches and a filled backpack can (4 or 5 gallon) with hand pump shall remain in the immediate area for an hour after blasting has been completed.

H. Oil Filter and Glass Jugs. Contractor shall remove from National Forest Lands oily rags and used oil filters and shall prohibit use of glass bottles and jugs in Contactor’s Operations.

I. Reporting Fires. As soon as feasible but no later than 15 minutes after initial discovery, Contractor shall notify Forest Service of any fires on Contract Area or along roads used by Contractor.

J. Communications. Contractor shall furnish a serviceable telephone, radio-telephone or radio system connecting each operating side with Contractor’s headquarters. When such headquarters is at a location which makes communication to it clearly impractical, Forest Service may accept a reasonable alternative location. The communication system shall provide prompt and reliable communication between Contractor’s headquarters (or agreed to alternative) and Forest Service via commercial or Forest Service telephone. The communications system shall be operable during Contractor’s Operations in Fire Precautionary Period described in Section 3 and during the time fire patrolperson service is required. A radio-equipped fire patrolperson vehicle will satisfy this requirement if in operation occurs during the time required except during PAL levels “D” and “Ev”. See Section 5 for other communication requirements when operating on “D” and “Ev” days with hot saw technology. A CB radio is not acceptable communications because FCC regulations prohibit commercial use.

K. Fire Patrol Person. Contractor shall furnish a qualified fire patrol person each operating day when Project Activity Level B or higher is in effect. When on duty, sole responsibility of patrol person shall be to patrol the operation for prevention and detection of fires, take suppression actin where necessary and notify the Forest Service as required by Section 5. By agreement, one patrol person may provide patrol on this and adjacent projects or sales. No patrol person shall be required on Specified Road construction jobs except during clearing operations unless otherwise specified.

L. Time of Snag Felling. Unless the felling of dead trees would interfere with the felling, skidding or yarding of green timber or be a safety hazard, or be prevented under Section 5, required felling of dead trees shall be concurrent with the felling of live timber. There shall be reasonably timely felling of dead trees to facilitate utilization and protection from fire.

M. Clearing of Fuels. Contractor shall clear away, and keep clear, fuels and logging debris as follows:

Welding equipment and stationary log loaders, yarders and other equipment listed in California State Law:

10 feet slope radius

Tail or corner haul back blocks: 5 feet slope radius Lines near, between or above blocks: Sufficient clearing to prevent line from rubbing on snags, down logs and other dead woody material.

5. EMERGENCY MEASURES:

The table set forth below establishes work restrictions and fire precautions that the Contractor must observe at each activity level. The restrictions are cumulative at each level.

The Forest Service, in its sole discretion, may change the predicted activity level if the current fire suppression situation, weather and vegetation conditions warrant additional restriction of activities. Contactor shall obtain the predicted Project Activity Level by calling the following phone number, (530) 258-5167 before starting work each day. If practicable, Forest Service will determine the following day’s activity level by 6:00 PM local time. If predictions made after 6:00 PM are significantly different than original estimated, Forest Service will inform Contractor when changes in restrictions or industrial precautions are indicated.

The following definitions shall apply to these Project Activity Levels:

Cable Yarding Systems: A yarding system that takes logs from the stump areas to a landing using an overhead system of winch –driven cables to which logs are attached with chokers or grapples.

Hot Saw Technology: A harvesting system that employs a high-speed (> 1100 rpm) rotation felling heads (i.e., full rotation lateral tilt head).

Sunset: The time that the sunset is reported in the local newspaper for that day.

Except for Project Activity Level days “Ev after 1:00 PM local time” and “E”, Forest Service may issue substitute precautions(s) of the requirements below. Such agreements shall prescribe measures to be taken by Contractor to reduce risk of ignition and/or spread of fire.

Forest Service may change the Project Activity Levels to other values upon revision of the National Fire Danger rating System and may change the specific Project Activity Levels and/or requirements when such changes are necessary for the protection of the National Forest. When sent to Contractor, the revised Project Activity Levels will supersede the levels below.

PROJECT ACTIVITY LEVEL – EMERGENCY PRECAUTIONS

Table version 6/13/2006

Level Project Activity Requirements A Minimum required by Section 3

1. PAL levels are cumulative, Ev level would include all proceding PAL requirements.

B 1. A fire patrolperson is required for mechanical operations from cessation of operations until 2 hours after operations cease or sunset, whichever occurs first.

2. Tank truck or trailer shall be on or adjacent to each active landing.

3. When hot saw technology is being used, the tank truck or trailer (B2 above) may serve dual purpose as active landing tank truck provided it shall be kept readily available for use as follows:

a. Within one quarter mile of the operating hot saw technology; and

b. Within 10 minutes of the active landing; and

c. Effective communications exist between hot saw technology and active landing.

Otherwise, there shall be a tank…