Attachment_1-_Statement_of_Work-_Revised_0003.pdf

U.S. BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

LANDER FIELD OFFICE

Miner’s Delight Boundary Fence

SECTION 01009

GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS

1. GENERAL

1.1. SUMMARY

A. Description of Work: The Contractor shall provide all labor, supplies, supervision, tools, materials, equipment, and transportation necessary to remove and reconstruct the Miner’s Delight Exclosure

Fence in accordance with the contract. The existing fence to be removed consists of approximately

900 feet of 4-wire fence, 1,250-feet of post-and-pole, and 1,900 feet of buck-and-rail fence, as well as one large steel-frame gate, one small steel-frame gate, one stile pedestrian walk-through gate, and two wire gates. The fence shall not be reconstructed in kind. Instead, the contractor shall construct

3,250 feet of 2-wire pole top fence, 350 feet of 3-wire pole top fence, and 550 feet of buck-and-rail fence, as well as one large steel-frame gate, three wire gates, and two stile pedestrian walkthrough gates. All measurements are to be verified by the contractor. Standard drawing Specifications are attached. In cases where they may conflict, drawings supersede other guidance.

B. Location: The project site is shown on the attached access map (Map 1) and detail site plan map (Map

2) in the drawings package. The project site is remote, and although the main parking/staging area near the cemetery (see Map 2) is accessible by passenger car, portions of the fence are only accessible via ATV or on foot.

C. Work Data Sheet: Designates the type and quantity of work required at the project location, and dimensions required for typical drawings.

D. Removed Materials: Debris consisting of wood posts and poles, metal t-posts, panels, wire, and steel-frame gate assemblies shall be removed from the work site and disposed of in a legal fashion by the contractor.

E. Salvageable Items: Much of the fence to be removed is in poor condition but any salvageable items consisting of wood, posts, metal t-posts, gates, and wire shall become the property of the Contractor.

Items which have become the property of the Contractor shall be removed from the work site.

1.2. REFERENCES

A. Referenced Specifications/Standards with Abbreviations and/or Acronyms: Wherever the following acronyms are used in these specifications or on the drawings, they are to be construed the same as the respective expressions represented. Copies of the referenced specifications/ standards referred to herein may be procured by the Contractor, from the following:

ALSC American Lumber Standards Committee

PO Box 210

Germantown, MD 20875

ANSI American National Standards Institute

11 W 42nd St.

New York, NY 10036

Miner’s Delight Fence Remove/Construct

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

100 Barr Harbor Dr.

West Conshohocken PA 19428-2959

ASTM A 116-88 Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Steel Woven Wire Fence Fabric

ASTM A 121 REV A-92 Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Steel Barbed Wire

ASTM A 123 REV A-89 Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel

Products

ASTM A 153/A 153M-95 Zinc coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware

ASTM A 641-92 Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Carbon Steel Wire

ASTM A 702-89 Steel Fence Posts and Assemblies, Hot Wrought R1994)

AWPA American Wood Preservers' Association

P.O. Box 286

Woodstock MD 21163

AWPA C 1-95 All Timber Products, Pressure Treatment

AWPA C 5-95 Fence Posts, Pressure Treatment

AWPA M 4-95 Care of Pressure Treated Wood Products

AWPA P 5-95 Waterborne Preservatives

AWPA P 8-95 Oil-Borne Preservatives

AWPA P 9-92 Solvents for Organic Preservative Systems

CFR Code of Federal Regulations (Available from the Government Printing Office)

N. Capitol St. between G and H St., NW

Washington, DC 20402

FS Federal Standard

General Services Administration

Specifications Branch

Room 6039, GSA Building

7th and D Streets, S.W.

Washington, DC 20407

GSA General Services Administration

F St. and 18th St., NW

Washington, DC 20405

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration

US Department of Labor

200 Constitution Ave., NW

Washington DC 20210

OSHA 2207-91 Construction Industry

WWPA Western Wood Products Association

522 SW 5th Avenue, Yeon Bldg

Portland, OR 97204-2122

1.3. DEFINITIONS

A. Approvals: Approval of the submittals is an indication that the Contractor's submittals have been reviewed and that there are no objections, except as noted. Approval of deviations shall apply only to those deviations or omissions from the requirements of the drawings and specifications brought to the Contracting Officer's attention in writing. After approval of an item, submit a substitute for approval when the approved item cannot be purchased or delivered in time to avoid delay in completion of the project.

1.4. SUBMITTALS

A. Scope: Submittals include design computations, shop drawings, manufacturers' literature, as-built drawings, samples, and maintenance manuals.

B. Requirements: Refer to specifications for submittals required. Allow at least five working days for review. Submittals shall be delivered to the Contracting Officer.

C. Identification of Submittals: Completely identify each submittal by showing at least the following information:

1. Name and address of submitter, plus name and telephone number of the individual to contact for further information.

2. Name of project as it appears in these specifications.

3. Contract number, drawing number, and specification section number to which the submittal applies.

4. Whether this is an original submittal or re-submittal.

5. Each item shall clearly note the manufacturer's name and address, trade name, product, lot, style, color, catalog designation or model number, and locations of use.

1.5. DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING:

A. Delivery: The Contractor shall protect products incorporated into the work from damage while in transit to the site.

B. Storage: The Contractor shall provide temporary storage facilities for products. Storage shall comply with the manufacturer’s instructions. The storage area shall permit access for inspection and handling.

C. Handling: The Contractor shall load and unload products in such a manner that protects them from damage.

1.6. CERTIFICATES OF CONFORMANCE

A. Requirements: The Contracting Officer may permit use, prior to sampling and testing, of materials when accompanied by Certificates of Conformance. Materials used on the basis of a Certificate of

Conformance may be sampled and tested. Installation of materials on the basis of Certificates of

Conformance shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for incorporating materials which conform to the requirements of the drawings and specifications. Material not conforming to those requirements will be subject to rejection, whether in place or not.

B. Format: The Certificate of Conformance provided by the supplier shall:

1. State that the named product conforms to the Contract requirements.

2. Either be accompanied with a certified copy of the test results, or certify that such test results are on file with the manufacturer and will be furnished to the Contracting Officer upon request.

3. Provide the name and address of the manufacturer, the testing agency, and the date of tests.

4. Set forth the means of identification which will permit field determination of the product delivered as being the product covered by the certification.

1.7. QUALITY ASSURANCE:

A. Codes and Standards: The work shall comply with codes and standards applicable to each type of work and as listed in the individual sections of these specifications. This Contract incorporates materials, applications, and tests by reference with the same force and effect as when they were given in full text.

B. Conflict: Where a conflict occurs between reference documents and project specifications, the project specifications shall govern.

1.8. PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS:

A. Access to the Work: See attached map.

1. Location should be considered remote. Access to the main parking area near the cemetery

(see Maps 1 and 2) is via paved and gravel roads. Access to other parts of the fence is via two-track roads. Construction of access roads to the work site will not be permitted by the

Contracting Officer. Driving off road or making new trails is prohibited. Cross-country travel shall be permitted only along and limited to the fence line.

2. Public or State access roads damaged by the Contractor shall be restored, at the Contractor’s expense, to the same condition they were in at the commencement of work.

B. Environmental Considerations:

1. Blading of the fence line will not be permitted. Clearing of vegetation is permitted up to 4 feet either side of the fence line, provided no soil is disturbed.

2. All vehicles, trailers, and power equipment used on the job will be power-washed prior to moving on-site, to prevent spread of weed seeds. Contractor shall submit two copies of the record of when and where each piece of equipment was power-washed.

3. Livestock may be present in the area until September 30. Therefore, a temporary barrier to exclude livestock shall be built in any open areas of the fence when the Contractor is not working on the fence, during this period.

4. Due to the time of year, it is possible that BLM Stage 1 Fire Restrictions will be active during the execution of this work. If they are in place, the Contractor shall comply with all restrictions.

Of particular relevance to this contract, the Contractor shall only use chainsaws with a U.S.

Department of Agriculture or Society of Automotive Engineers approved spark arrester properly installed and working, as well as a chemical fire extinguisher of not less than 8 ounces capacity by weight and one round point shovel with an overall length of at least 36 inches present at the work site.

1.9. SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING:

A. Work Schedule: Due to wildlife timing limitations, all work shall be completed between August 1 and October 31, 2024. No work may be conducted prior to August 1. The schedule shall be submitted at the pre-work conference. When requested, the Contractor shall submit an updated schedule within three calendar days. As a minimum, the estimated start and completion dates shall be shown in the schedule.

1.10. CULTURAL AND PALEONTOLOGICAL STIPULATIONS

A. Cultural Resource Discoveries: The Miner’s Delight Fence surrounds an historic mining ghost town. It is expected that the contractor will encounter numerous historic artifacts during the removal and construction of the fence. If the contractor finds artifacts associated with the historic period such as glass bottles, tin cans, pottery, nails, etc., they may continue work on the fence. If the contractor encounters such materials, they shall leave them in place unless they would be imminently destroyed by the Contractor’s activities, in which case they shall place them out of the way. No artifacts shall be removed from the site by the Contractor. If the contractor finds pre-contact artifacts such as arrowheads, flakes or chips, or bones, the Contractor shall suspend all operations within 50 feet of the discovery until authorization to proceed is issued by the Contracting

Officer. An evaluation of the discovery will be made by the BLM to determine appropriate actions to prevent the loss of significant cultural and scientific values. The Contractor shall not pick up or move any pre-contact artifacts or bones.

B. Paleontology Discoveries: Any paleontological resource (i.e., fossil) discovered by the Contractor, or any person working on the Contractor’s behalf, shall be immediately reported to the BLM. The

Contractor shall suspend all operations within 50 feet of the discovery until authorization to proceed is issued by the BLM. An evaluation of the discovery will be made by the BLM to determine appropriate actions to prevent the loss of significant scientific values. The Contractor shall not pick up or move any fossil discoveries.

2. PRODUCTS

(There are no applicable requirements.)

3. EXECUTION

3.1. PROJECT MEETINGS:

A. Pre-Work Conference:

1. A pre-work conference will be held prior to the start of work. The Contractor will be notified in advance of meeting time, date and place. The purpose will be to review required work, project drawings and specifications, construction schedules, payroll and payments, and administrative provisions of the Contract.

2. The Contractor, subcontractors and the persons responsible for coordination of the work shall be present at the meeting.

3. The Contractor shall be prepared to summarize and explain procedures planned for the project.

B. Progress Meetings:

1. Meetings shall be held at the project site, or as determined by the Contracting Officer.

2. Meetings may be called by either the Contracting Officer or the Contractor. Request shall state who should attend and include an agenda.

C. Final Inspection:

1. Meeting shall be held at the project site, or as determined by the Contracting Officer.

2. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing at least 3 working days before the completion date so the Government can schedule final inspection.

3. The Contractor shall require the superintendent to be present during this inspection.

3.2. PREPARATION

A. Work Limits and Control Points: Will be established by the Contracting Officer.

3.3. DISPOSAL OF DEBRIS

A. Requirements: The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of construction debris in a legal manner, and for payment of any fees required. Burning of debris is not permitted on the work site.

Disposal of materials in a legal manner and payment of fees required is the Contractor's responsibility. Sale of material onsite is not allowed unless authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer. Burning of removed materials is not permitted on the work site.

4. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1. METHOD OF MEASUREMENT:

A. Units: Work described in this section will not be measured for payment.

4.2. BASIS OF PAYMENT:

A. Payment: No direct payment for the work described under this section will be made. The Contractor shall include consideration for this item in the bid price for other items of the Contract.

END OF SECTION

SECTION 02824

WIRE FENCES AND GATES

1. GENERAL

1.1. SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: Furnishing and installing 2-wire pole top, 3-wire pole top, and buck and pole fence sections for a complete fence line according to the contract. The Contractor shall provide all labor, supplies, supervision, tools, materials, equipment, and transportation to remove the existing

Miner’s Delight Fence and construct the new Miner’s Delight Fence according to the specifications provided in the contract (the contract is to construct a new fence to new specifications, not to reconstruct the existing fence in-kind). All measurements are to be verified by the contractor.

1.2. SUBMITTALS

A. General: Submittals shall be according to Section 01009 - General Information and Requirements

B. Certificates of Conformance: Submit three copies of written certification from the treating plant stating that chemicals and methods used for wood preservation and net amount of preservative retained are in conformance with applicable standards and Section 06312 - Preservative-Treated

Poles and Posts.

1.3. QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. General: Contractor-furnished gates and accessories will be approved by the Contracting Officer before installation.

2.1 CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED MATERIALS

A. Barbed Wire: A strand of two 12-1/2-gauge galvanized wires twisted together with 2-point barbs of 14-gauge wire spaced 4-inches apart. Wire and barbs shall be zinc-coated steel, with a zinc coating of at least 0.3 oz/ft2 of coated surface area. The minimum breaking strength of each wire shall be 950 lb-force. The barbed wire shall conform to ASTM A 121.

B. Smooth Wire (Barbless): A strand of two 12 ½ gauge galvanized wires twisted together. Wire shall be zinc coated steel wire of at least 0.3 oz/ft2 of coated surface area. The minimum breaking strength of each wire shall be 950 lb. force. The barbless wire shall conform to ASTM A 121.

C. Staples: Bright finish or galvanized 9 gauge with 2-inch length.

D. Wire Fence Stays: Twisted wire fence stays manufactured from smooth galvanized 9 ga wire.

E. Bolt or Allthread Fasteners: Galvanized 3/8”, length variable based on post and rail/pole or buck and rail/pole but final assembly including washer/lockwasher/nut can protrude on each side by 1.5 inch maximum. Final assembly on all threaded ends must include washer/lockwasher/nut in that order with the washer next to the wood surface.

F. Nails: 60d ring shank.

G. Wood Posts and Braces:

1. Acceptable Wood Posts and Braces: Sound single stem ponderosa pine, southern pine, lodgepole pine, western hemlock, western larch, Douglas fir and tamarack (eastern larch). A slight bend in one plane is acceptable.

2. Basis for Rejection: Posts are not acceptable when sweep causes a straight line joining the center of the top to the center of the butt to fall outside the body of the post, or at a point 2 inches or more from the center of the post. Posts that are charred, twisted, rotted, or excessively bent are not acceptable. Seasoning checks, single or opposite each other with a sum total equal to or more than ½ the thickness of the post are not acceptable.

3. Preservative: Material shall be sound, free of decay and end splits. The following species are acceptable when preservative treated for the full length: ponderosa pine, southern pine, lodgepole pine, western hemlock, western larch, Douglas fir and tamarack (eastern larch).

H. Wood Poles/Rails: Poles/rails shall be of black or honey locust, spruce, lodgepole pine or seasoned red or white oak. Bark shall be removed. Dimensions of posts/rails shall be Length: 12 foot.

Diameter: 4-inch to 5-inch with 4-inch diameter minimum.

I. Mechanical Gate Closers: Per the drawings, assembly must include the following salient features:

1. A rigid steel strap or 9-ga smooth wire loop 6 inches from the ground securely connected to the gate post and shaped so the gate stay shall be securely held in place.

2. An adjustable cable or chain, or rigid steel strap fastened to a cam lever device located 6 inches from the top of the gate post. The closer shall be capable of securely holding the gate stay in place.

J. Wire Gates: Per the drawings. Furnish with the same type wire and wire spacing as the fence. Wood stays for wire gates shall be sound and straight pieces, 3-inch minimum diameter, and of the species listed under posts and braces.

K. Brace Wires: Four wires of 9-ga smooth, galvanized wire or 2 wires of galvanized, 12-1/2-ga barbless wire. The minimum weight of zinc coating for 9-ga wire shall be at least 0.4 oz of zinc/ft2 of coated surface area; for 12-1/2-ga wire at least 0.3 oz of zinc/ft2 of coated surface area.

L. Miscellaneous Wire: Wire for ties and gate loops shall be 9- or 12 1/2 ga galvanized wire.

M. Clip Type Wire Fastener: Shall be galvanized wire, 8-11 gauge.

N. Crimp Sleeves: Shall be of acceptable manufacture for use on high-tensile smooth wire.

O. Steel Frame Gate: per the drawings

P. Stile Pedestrian Walk Through Gates: per the drawings

2.2 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED MATERIALS

(No applicable government furnished materials)

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Clearing: Maximum clearing width is 4 feet on each side of the fence-line. Provide minimum disturbance to existing vegetation. Blading is prohibited. Dispose of debris in accordance with

Section 01009.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. General: Steel t- posts shall not be used for any portions of this fence. Set wood posts in dug or drilled holes unless written authorization is obtained for driving line posts. When treated members must be bored or cut during construction, thoroughly swab untreated surfaces with copper naphthenate.

B. Setting Posts: Dig holes for setting wood posts to the depth as shown on the Work Data Sheet. Set posts plumb and to the spacing and grades as shown on the drawings, unless staked otherwise. Space holes within 6 inches of the dimension shown on the drawings or in the Work Data Sheet. Holes shall provide adequate open space around the post so backfill can be tamped the full depth around the post.

Backfill with soil around each post gradually and uniformly. Compact backfill firmly from the bottom of the hole to the ground surface.

C. Driving Posts:

1. Wood Posts: Drive only when approved by the Contracting Officer. Wood posts to be driven shall be machine-pointed on the end. Drive posts plumb. Posts that are split, bent or broomed will not be accepted.

D. Corner Post, Gate Post, Corner Panel, Brace, and End Panel (Stress Panel) Assemblies: Construct as shown on the drawings or as staked in the field. Rock jacks shall not be substituted for these items.

Construct stress panels on crests of hills, and a maximum of 1320 feet center to center for barbed wire sections. In addition, stress panels are required at points between which wire is to be stretched.

Construct end panels at the end of fence runs unless shown otherwise on the drawings.

E. Three fence types will be used for the newly constructed fence (per SECTION 02824):

1. Two-Wire Pole Top. See drawings and data worksheet (SECTION 02824) for more information and specifications.

2. Three-Wire Pole Top. See drawings and data worksheet (SECTION 02824) for more information and specifications.

3. Buck and Pole. See drawings and data worksheet (SECTION 02824) for more information and specifications.

A. Wire: Stretch tightly and securely attach to steel posts with standard wire clips. Wire is properly stretched when it is springy to the touch. Terminate wire at each end post, gate post, corner post, or stress panel. Wrap wire around the post two times and tie off by wrapping around the incoming wire a minimum of four times.

B. Brace Wire: Brace Wire: Double-loop and twist tight with a stick. Leave one end of the stick long enough to fasten behind the horizontal brace to prevent wire from unwinding.

C. Gates: Installed according to the Work Data Sheet, the drawings, and as recommended by the manufacturer when applicable.

D. Gates: Installed according to the Work Data Sheet, the drawings, and as recommended by the manufacturer when applicable.

4.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

A. Units: The work described in this section will not be measured for payment.

4.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT

A. Payment will be made at the Contract price, as indicated in the Bid Schedule, and will include full compensation for the work described in the Contract.

DATA WORKSHEET

SECTION 02824 - WIRE FENCES AND GATES

Fence Type: Two Wire Pole Top Wildlife Friendly

Fence Length: 2,850 feet

Type of top wire: Barbed.

Type of intermediate wire(s): N/A

Type of bottom wire: Smooth.

Wire locations/dimensions in inches (spacing):

C: 12”

B: 6”

A: 20”

Line post spacing (L): 14 foot

Length of wood posts (H1): 6 foot 6 inches.

Diameter of wood posts: 6 inches.

Length of wood rails/poles: 16 feet

Diameter of wood rails/poles: 4-6 inches.

Depth of wood posts in ground (h1): 2 foot 6 inches.

Number of walk-through stile gates: One (1).

Number of steel frame gates: Three (3).

Fence Type: Two Wire Pole Top All Barbless (Cemetery)

Fence Length: 400 feet

Type of top wire: Smooth

Type of intermediate wire(s): N/A

C: 12”

B: 6”

Length of wood rails/poles: 16 feet

Diameter of wood rails/poles: 4-6 inches.

Number of walk-through stile gates: One (1).

Fence Type: Three Wire Pole Top Wildlife Friendly

Fence Length: 350 feet

Type of top wire: Barbed

Type of intermediate wire(s): Barbed

D: 12”

C: 5”

B: 5”

A: 16”

Length of wood rails/poles: 16 foot

Diameter of wood rails/poles: 6 inches.

Fence Type: Buck and Pole

Fence Length: 550 feet

Pole/rail locations/dimensions in inches (spacing):

.lD: 12”

C: 5”

B: 5”

Line buck spacing (L): 12 foot

Length of wood posts/bucks (H1): 6 foot 6 inches

Diameter of wood posts/bucks: 6 inches

Diameter of wood rails/posts: 2-4 inches

Length of wood poles/rails (H2): 14 foot

SECTION 02827

FENCE REMOVAL

4. GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: Furnishing labor and equipment to remove approximately 900 feet of four wire fence, 1,250 feet of post and pole fence, and 1,900 feet of buck and rail fence. In addition to the fence, this includes one large double panel gate, one small panel gate, one stile walk-through gate, and two wire gates.

B. Requirements: Access roads shall not be constructed along fence lines or to the jobsite unless written approval is granted by the Contracting Officer.

5. PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Requirements: Furnish materials required to remove fences and gates. See Section 01009 General

Information and Requirements regarding salvaged materials.

6. EXECUTION

3.1 REMOVAL

A. Removal of Existing Fence: Remove all fences, end, stress, and corner panels, and gates as staked in the field or as designated by the Contracting Officer. Dispose of debris offsite in a legal manner in accordance with Section 01009 General Information and Requirements.

7. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Units: The work described in this section will not be measured for payments.

4.1. Payment will be made at the Contract price, as indicated in the Bid Schedule, and will include full compensation for the work described in the Contract.

Bid Item Pay Unit

02827(1) Fence Removal (Buck and Rail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,900 feet

02827(2) Fence Removal (Post and Pole) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,250 feet

02827(3) Fence Removal (4-wire) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .900 feet

02827(4) End/Stress Panel Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Panels

02827(5) Steel Frame Gate Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Gates

02827(5) Barbed Wire Gate Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Gates

02827(6) Stile Pedestrian Walk-Through Gate Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Gate

SECTION 06312

PRESERVATIVE-TREATED POLES AND POSTS

1.GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY:

A. Section Includes: Application of preservative treatment by accepted methods to posts.

1.2 REFERENCES:

A. American National Standards Institute:

ANSI 0 5.1-87 Wood Poles - Specifications and Dimensions

B. American Society of Testing and Materials:

ASTM D 25-89 Round Timber Piles

C. American Wood-Preservers' Association:

AWPA C 1-90 All Timber Products - Preservative Treatment by Pressure Processes

AWPA C 3-90 Piles - Preservative Treatment by Pressure Processes

AWPA C 4-90 Poles - Preservative Treatment by Pressure Processes

AWPA C 5-90 Fence Posts - Preservative Treatment by Pressure Processes

AWPA C 7-90 Western Red Cedar, Northern White Cedar and Alaska Yellow Cedar

Poles - Pressure Treatment of Incised Pole Butts by the Thermal

Process

AWPA C 8-90 Western Red Cedar and Alaska Yellow Cedar Poles - Pressure

Treatment by the Full - Length Thermal Process

AWPA C 10-90 Lodgepole Pine Poles - Preservative Treatment by the Full Length

Thermal Process

AWPA C 12-90 Western Larch Poles - Full Length Preservative Treatment by

Thermal Process

AWPA C 14-90 Wood for Highway Construction - Preservative Treatment by

Pressure Processes

AWPA C 23-84 Round Poles and Posts Used in Building Construction-Pressure

Treatment by Pressure Processes

AWPA M 4-90 Care of Preservative-Treated Wood Products

AWPA P 5-90 Waterborne Preservatives

AWPA P 8-89 Oil-Borne Preservatives

AWPA P 9-87 Solvents and Formulations for Organic Preservative Systems

D. American Wood Preservers' Bureau:

AWPB QCIP-88 Quality Control and Inspection Procedures for Pressure Treated

Lumber, Timbers, Plywood, Construction Poles, Piles, and Special

Purpose Use Products

E. National Rural Electrification Cooperative Association:

NRECA W.Q.C. Wood Quality Control

F. Rural Electrification Administration:

REA-50-17 (DT-5B) Wood Crossarms, Transmission Timbers and Pole Keys

REA-50-18 (DT-5C) Wood Poles, Stubs, and Anchor Logs

REA-50-24 (DT-19) Quality Control and Inspection of Timber Products

1.3 SUBMITTALS:

A. General: Submittals shall be according to Section 01009 - General Information and Requirements.

B. Certificates of Conformance: Submit 3 copies of written certification from the supplier of the

Contractor-furnished items to be used on this project that it conforms to the requirements of this specification section.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

A. Quality Indicator: Posts shall bear a quality mark or tag of a program approved by the Contracting

Officer or the American Wood Preservers Bureau. AWPB quality marks shall be according to

QCIP-88, Section 5. Marking of poles shall meet the requirements of REA 50-18 (DT-5C), paragraph 6.5 or ANSI 0 5.1, paragraph 7.5.

B. Fabricator's Qualifications: A person required to apply preservatives must have completed an

Environmental Protection Agency approved training course.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING:

A. Storage: Stack treated material separately from untreated material. Support material above the ground and cover to protect against moisture. Allow air to circulate between members.

B. Handling: Treated materials shall be handled to preserve the integrity of the treatment. Scrapes, punctures or abrasions caused during this operation shall be treated with an approved preservative.

2.1 MATERIALS:

A. General: Material shall be sound, free of decay and end splits. Seasoning checks will be permitted when not extending through the pith.

B. Posts: Shall be round timber. Round posts and half-round posts shall be free of multiple crooks.

Posts are not acceptable when a line drawn from the geometric center of the top to the center of the butt falls outside of the body of the post, or a point more than 2 inches from the center of the post.

Posts are not acceptable when charred. Only one check extending to the pith is allowable. The following species are acceptable when preservative-treated for the full length: ponderosa pine, southern pine, lodgepole pine, western hemlock, western larch, Douglas-fir and tamarack (eastern larch).

2.2 WOOD TREATMENT PRACTICES FOR POLES:

A. General: Minimum net retentions and penetrations shall be according to AWPA C 4. Treatment method shall be according to AWPA C 1 except as noted below:

1. Pentachlorophenol: Five percent minimum penta solution (conforming to AWPA P 8) in petroleum conforming to AWPA P 9, types A, B, C, D, or E.

2. Ammoniacal Copper Arsenate (ACA): Waterborne preservative according to AWPA P 5.

3. Chromated Copper Arsenic (CCA): Waterborne preservative according to AWPA P 5, Types

A, B, or C.

B. Wood Treatments by Species: In addition to the species and treatment methods covered by

AWPA C 1 and C 4, (i.e. southern yellow pine, Douglas-fir, lodgepole pine, western red cedar, Alaska yellow-cedar, western larch, ponderosa pine) the following treatment methods may be used:

1. Western Red Cedar, Northern White Cedar and Alaska Yellow Cedar: With incised pole butts may be treated by the thermal process according to AWPA C 7.

2. Western Red Cedar and Alaska Yellow Cedar: May be treated by the full-length thermal process according to AWPA C 8.

3. Lodgepole Pine: May be treated by the full-length thermal process according to AWPA C

10.

4. Western Larch: May be treated by the full-length thermal process according to AWPA C

12.

2.3 WOOD TREATMENT PRACTICES FOR POSTS:

A. General: Minimum net retention and penetration shall be according to AWPA C 5. Treatment method shall be according to AWPA C 1, except as noted in paragraphs 2.03 G, H, and I.

B. Pentachlorophenol: Five percent penta solution (conforming to AWPA P 8) in petroleum

(according to Type A in AWPA P 9.)

C. Ammoniacal Copper Arsenate (ACA): Waterborne preservative according to AWPA P 5.

D. Ammoniacal Copper Zinc Arsenate (ACZA): Waterborne preservative according to AWPA P 5.

E. Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA): Waterborne preservative according to AWPA P 5 Type A, B, or C.

F. Copper Naphthenate: Shall be applied to southern yellow pine only by the pressure treatment method.

G. Butt-End Treatment (Split Western Red Cedar Only): When split western red cedar posts are used with treatment on butt end only, treatment shall be by either the cold soaking or hot bath process.

Pentachlorophenol solution shall be used. Minimum net retention of preservative shall be 0.3 lb/ft3 for pentachlorophenol.

H. Thermal Process: Lodgepole pine only. The full-length thermal process according to AWPA C 10

(although AWPA C 10 refers to poles, this standard is acceptable for treatment of lodgepole pine posts except that penetration and retention shall conform to AWPA C 5).

2.4 WOOD TREATMENT FOR PILES:

A. General: Species and minimum net retention and penetration shall be according to AWPA C 3.

Treatment method shall be according to AWPA C 1.

2.5 FABRICATION:

A. Field Treatment: Poles and posts fabricated in the field shall be treated and cared for according to

AWPA M 4, sections 1.5 and 2.3.

B. Painting: Treated wood shall be clean and dry before painting. Allow water repellant penta (W.R.)

treated material a minimum of 2 days to dissipate carrier before painting. Waterborne treated members to be painted shall have no visible residue on surfaces.

(There are no applicable requirements.)

4.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT:

4.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT:

A. Payment: No direct payment for the work described under this section will be made. The Contractor shall include consideration for this item in the bid price for other items of the Contract.

DIVISION 1 SECTION 01500

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS TEMPORARY FACILITES AND CONTROLS

Miner’s Delight Exc Fence Replacement 2024

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: Requirements for temporary utilities for construction, sanitary facilities, vehicular access, temporary barriers and controls, and project identification.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Regulations: Comply with applicable local regulations for haul routes over public highways, roads, or bridges. Comply with industry standards and applicable laws and regulations of authorities having jurisdiction including, but not limited to the following:

1. Health and safety regulations.

2. Environmental protection regulations.

3. Prevention and control of water pollution.

B. Manuals: Comply with latest Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Part VI.

1.5 EXPLOSIVES

A. Explosives: Shall not be permitted.

1.6 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Access Routes: Use only established roadways, areas, and haul routes, or pre-approved temporary roadways, areas, or haul routes .

PART 2: PRODUCTS

2.1 UTILITIES

A. General: Electrical power, telephone, heat, and water are not available on the site and will not be provided by the Government.

2.2 TOILET UNITS

A. Temporary Toilet Units: At least one portable, self-contained, single-occupant toilet unit must be provided by, and is the responsibility of the contractor, and must be of the chemical, aerated recirculation, or tank contained type. No combustion type units will be allowed on the work site. Provided units must be properly vented and fully enclosed with a glass-fiber-reinforced polyester shell or similar nonabsorbent material.

2.3 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

A. Construction Signs: Only signs to expedite deliveries, maintain traffic flow, promote safety, and caution against danger shall be erected, as necessary.

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Toilets: Install self-contained toilet units specified in Part 2 of this specification section.

Shield toilets to ensure privacy. Use of pit-type privies will not be permitted.

1. Provide toilet tissue, paper towels, paper cups, and similar disposable materials for each facility. Provide covered waste containers for used material.

3.2 HAUL ROUTES, ROADWAYS, PARKING AREAS, AND STORAGE/STAGING

AREAS

A. Examination: Investigate the condition of available public or private roads for clearances, restrictions, bridge-load limits, bond requirements, and other limitations that affect or may affect access and transportation operations to and from the jobsite.

B. Established Roadways as Haul Routes: Use existing available public highways, roads, or bridges as haul routes subject to the applicable local regulations.

3.3 MAINTENANCE AND REMOVAL

A. Maintenance: Maintain temporary structures, facilities, and controls as long as needed for safe and proper completion of the work and as directed by the Contracting Officer.

B. Removal: Remove temporary structures, facilities, and controls as rapidly as progress of the work will permit and as approved by the Contracting Officer.

3.6 CLEANUP

A. Restoration of Storage Area: Upon completion of the project and after removal of materials and equipment from within the area. Restore areas used by the Contractor for the storage of equipment or material, or other use, to the original or better condition.

PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Payment: No direct payment for the work described under this section will be made.

Consideration for this item shall be included in the bid price for other items of the

Contract.