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Table of Contents Preface

101 - Terms¸ Format¸ and Definitions

101.01 Meaning of Terms

101.03 Abbrevia ons

101.04 Defini ons

102 - Bid¸ Award¸ and Execution of Contract

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103 - Scope of Work

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104 - Control of Work

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104.06 Use of Roads by Contractor

105 - Control of Material

105.05 Use of Material Found in the Work

106 - Acceptance of Work

106.01 Conformity with Contract Requirements

106.02 Visual Inspec on

107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public

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108 - Prosecution and Progress

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109 - Measurement and Payment

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109.01 Measurement of Work

109.02 Measurement Terms and Defini ons

155 - Schedules for Construction Contracts

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156 - Public Traffic

Sec on 156. – PUBLIC TRAFFIC

407 - Chip Seal

407.01 Descrip on

407.07 Weather Limita ons

407.08 Produc on Start-Up Procedures

407.09 Asphalt Applica on

407.11 Placing and Finishing. Table 407-1

407.15 Payment

Preface Preface_wo_02_14_2024

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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_11_9_2016

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101.01 Meaning of Terms.

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101.03 Abbrevia ons.

(a) Acronyms.

AGAR — Agriculture Acquisi on Regula ons

AFPA — American Forest and Paper Associa on

FSAR — Forest Service Acquisi on Regula ons

MSHA — Mine Safety and Health Administra on

NESC — Na onal Electrical Safety Code

WCLIB — West Coast Lumber Inspec on Bureau

(f) Miscellaneous unit abbrevia ons.

MP — milepost loca on ppm — parts per million volume

STA sta on loca on

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101.04 Defini ons.

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Bid Schedule — The Schedule of Items.

Bridge — A structure, including supports, erected over a depression or an obstruc on 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 en ty contrac ng with the Government for performance of prescribed work. In a mber sale contract, the contractor is the “Purchaser”.

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

Drawings — (Public Works Contracts) Design sheets or fabrica on, erec on, or construc on details submi ed to the CO by the Contractor according to FAR Clause 52.236-21 Specifica ons and Drawings for Construc on. Also refers to submissions and submi als.

No ce to Proceed — (Public Works Contracts) Wri en no ce to the Contractor to begin the contract work.

Right-of-Way — A general term deno ng (1) the privilege to pass over land in some par cular 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.

Solicita on—(Public Works Contracts) The complete assembly of documents (whether a ached or incorporated by reference) furnished to prospec ve bidders.

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Adjustment in Contract Price — “Equitable adjustment,” as used in the Federal Acquisi on Regula ons, or “construc on cost adjustment,” as used in the Timber Sale Contract, as applicable.

Change — “Change” means “change order” as used in the Federal Acquisi on Regula ons, or “design change” as used in the Timber Sale Contract.

Forest Service — The United States of America, ac ng through the Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Neat Line — A line defining the proposed or specified limits of an excava on or structure.

Pioneer Road — Temporary construc on access built along the route of the project.

Purchaser — The individual, partnership, joint venture, or corpora on contrac ng with the Government under the terms of a Timber Sale Contract and ac ng independently or through agents, employees, or subcontractors.

Protected Streamcourse — A drainage shown on the plans or mber sale area map that requires designated mi ga on measures.

Road Order — An order affec ng and controlling traffic on roads under Forest Service jurisdic on. Road Orders are issued by a designated Forest Officer under the authori es of 36 CFR, part 260.

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

U liza on Standards —

The minimum size and percent soundness of trees described in Public Works contract specifica ons or Timber Sale and IRTC contract provisions to determine merchantable mber.

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Figure 101-1—Illustra on 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

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104 - Control of Work 104.00_National_11_9_2016

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104.06 Use of Roads by Contractor.

The Contractor is authorized to use roads under the jurisdic on of the Forest Service for all ac vi es necessary to complete this contract, subject to the limita ons and authoriza ons designated in the Road Order(s) or described in the contract, when such use will not damage the roads or na onal forest resources, and when traffic can be accommodated safely.

105 - Control of Material 105.05_National_6_29_2020

105.05 Use of Material Found in the Work.

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Materials produced or processed from Government lands in excess of the quan es required for performance of this contract are the property of the Government. Place excess material safely at government-approved loca on, at no addi onal cost to government.

106 - Acceptance of Work 106.01_National_7_18_2017

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106.01 Conformity with Contract Requirements.

Follow the requirements of FAR Clause 52.246-12 Inspec on of Construc on.

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

Perform all work to the lines, grades, cross-sec ons, 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 recommenda ons or to these specifica ons, whichever is more strict.

Plan dimensions and contract specifica on values are the values to be strived for and complied with as the design values from which any devia ons 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 varia ons from the median zone that are unavoidable for prac cal reasons.

When standard manufactured items are specified (such as fence, wire, plates, rolled shapes, pipe conduits, etc., that are iden fied by gauge, unit mass, sec on dimensions, etc.), the iden fica on 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 me 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 tes ng and inspec on 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 accep ng work are described in Subsec ons 106.02 to 106.05 inclusive.

The primary method of acceptance is specified in each Sec on of work. However, work may be rejected at any me 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) Dispu ng Government test results. If the accuracy of Government test results is disputed, promptly inform the CO. If the dispute is unresolved a er reasonable steps are taken to resolve the dispute, further evalua on may be obtained by wri en request. Include a narra ve describing the dispute and a proposed resolu on 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 evalua on requires addi onal sampling or tes ng be performed, mutually agree with the Government on witnessing procedures and on sampling and tes ng by a third party laboratory. Use a third party laboratory accredited by the AASHTO accredita on program. Provide proof of the laboratory’s accredita on 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 resolu on protocol and may modify it before final approval and execu on.

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

(b) Alterna ves to removing and replacing non-conforming work. As an alterna ve to removal and replacement, the Contractor may submit a wri en 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 suppor ng ra onale and documenta on. Include references or data jus fying the proposal based on an evalua on of test results, effect on service life, value of material or work, quality, aesthe cs, and other tangible engineering basis. The CO will determine disposi on of the nonconforming work.

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106.02 Visual Inspec on.

Acceptance is based on visual inspec on 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

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108 - Prosecution and Progress 108.00_National_11_9_2016

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109 - Measurement and Payment 109.00_National_11_9_2016

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109.01 Measurement of Work.

Take measurements as described in Subsec on 109.02 unless otherwise modified by the Measurement Subsec on of the sec on controlling the work being performed. Table 109-1 indicates the accuracy required for quan es of the various pay units used in the Schedule of Items. Use this guide to determine the decimal placement in the final payment.

Table 109-1

Decimal Accuracy of Quan es for Final Payment

Pay Item Level of Precision Linear Foot 1

Exception--Timber, Steel, and concrete Piles 0.1 Station 0.1 Mile 0.01 Square Foot 0.1 Square Yard 0.1 Each 1 Acre 0.01 Gallon 1 M-Gals. 0.1 Cubic Yard 1

Exception--Structure Excavation; Sheathing Materials; Bedding, Bed Course, and Backfill Materials; Gabions;

0.1

Exception--Concrete; Masonry 0.01 Pound 1 Ton 0.1

Exception--Calcium Chloride;

Sodium Chloride; Hydrated Lime;

Bituminous Materials; Pavements;

Bed Course Materials

0.01

Hour 0.1

MFBM 0.01

Station Yard 1 Cubic Yard Mile 1 Ton Mile 1

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109.02 Measurement Terms and Defini ons.

(b) Contract quan ty.

Contract quan es 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

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156 - Public Traffic 156.00_National_2_5_2019

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Sec on 156. – PUBLIC TRAFFIC Descrip on

156.01 This work consists of controlling and protec ng public traffic adjacent to and within the project.

Material

156.02 Conform to the MUTCD and the following Sec ons and Subsec ons:

Permanent Traffic Control 633

Traffic Signing and Marking Material 718

Concrete Barriers and Precast Guardwalls 618

Temporary plas c fence 710.11

Construc on Requirements

156.03 General. Accommodate traffic according to MUTCD, approved traffic control plan and this sec on. Perform work in a manner that ensures safety and convenience of the public. Unless otherwise provided for in Table 156-1, keep exis ng roads open to all traffic during road improvement work, and maintain them in a condi on that will adequately accommodate traffic. For chipseal/fogseal applica on, delays may not exceed 11 days (Monday through following Thursday) at any one me followed by an open period of no less than 3 days (Friday – Sunday). For crack sealing and pothole repair, delays may not exceed 4 weekdays (i.e., Monday – Thursday), if necessary. Accommodate public traffic on roads adjacent to and within the project un l the project is accepted according to Subsec on 106.07(b). Contractor shall coordinate with COR to schedule closure period 60 days before planned construc on.

Submit traffic control plan at least 30 days prior to intended use. Perform no work that interferes or conflicts with traffic or exis ng access to the roadway surface un l a traffic control plan has been approved.

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

If the Contractor agrees in wri ng to allow public traffic to use a new road being constructed prior to comple on, it will be considered an exis ng road for traffic control purposes.

156.04 Temporary Traffic Control. Install and maintain temporary traffic control devices adjacent to and within the project as required by the approved traffic control plan and the MUTCD. Install and maintain traffic control devices as follows:

(a) Furnish and install traffic control devices before the start of construc on opera ons.

(b) All detours outside of clearing limits will be approved in wri ng by the Contrac ng Officer as part of the traffic control plan.

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

(d) Relocate temporary traffic control devices as necessary.

(e) Remove devices that no longer apply to the exis ng condi ons.

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

(g) Keep temporary traffic control devices clean.

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

(i) When required, use flaggers cer fied by the American Traffic Safety Services Associa on, the Na onal Safety Council, the Interna onal Municipal Signal Associa on, a state agency, or other acceptable organiza on. Perform the work described under MUTCD Part 6. Use type III, VII, VIII, or IX retroreflec ve shee ng on flagger paddles. Do not use flags. Flaggers must wear high visibility safety apparel as required by MUTCD 6E.02.

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

Prior to closing roads during construc on, give wri en no ce to the Contrac ng Officer at least 10 days in advance.

Table 156-1 Temporary Road Closures

Road Number

From Terminus

To Terminus

Maximum Consecu ve Days of Closure

Minimum Consecu ve Days Open

TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

156.06 Acceptance. Public traffic work will be evaluated under Subsec on 106.02.

Measurement and Payment

156.07 Do not measure Public Traffic for payment. Payment for contract work is provided indirectly. See Subsec on 109.05.

407 - Chip Seal 407.01_National_7_18_2017

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407.01 Descrip on.

407.01 This work consists of applying a single, double, or triple course chip seal with emulsified asphalt.

407.07_National_5_17_2017

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407.07 Weather Limita ons.

(b) Surface temperature in the shade is 60 °F (16 °C) and rising.

(e) Rain or temperatures below 40 °F (4 °C) are not forecast or an cipated for at least 24 hours a er applica on;

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407.08 Produc on Start-Up Procedures.

On the first day of placement of each surface treatment layer, or whenever there is a change in the surface texture or aggregate grada on, construct a 500-foot control strip that is one-lane wide.

Construct the control strip using material, lay-down, and compac on procedures intended for the remainder of the surface treatment according to subsec on 407.09 and 407.10. Cease produc on a er construc on of the control strip un l the material and the control strip are evaluated and accepted.

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407.09 Asphalt Applica on.

On exis ng aggregate surfaces, prime the surface according to Sec on 411. Allow the primed surface to cure at least 5 days for cutback asphalt or 24 hours for asphalt emulsions. Ensure that the primed surface is dry for surface treatments using asphalt binder or slightly damp for surface treatments using emulsified asphalt.

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407.11 Placing and Finishing. Table 407-1.

Table 407-1 Approximate Quantities of Material for

Single-Course Chip Seal

D es ig n at io n Nominal

Maximum Size of Aggregate

Aggregate Gradation (1)

Estimated Quantity of Aggregate (2) pounds/yd2

Estimated Quantity of Emulsified Asphalt (3) gallons/yd2

Estimated Quantity of Asphalt Binder (3) gallons/yd2

1A 3/4 inch A 40 – 49 0.40 – 0.55 0.27 – 0.38

1B 1/2 inch B 26 – 29 0.31 – 0.44 0.20 – 0.31

1C 3/8 inch C 20 – 26 0.20 – 0.35 0.13 – 0.24

1D No. 4 D 15 – 20 0.15 – 0.22 0.11 – 0.18

(1) See Table 703-7 for aggregate gradations.

(2) Aggregate masses are for aggregates having a bulk specific gravity of 2.65, as determined by AASHTO T 84 and T 85. Make proportionate corrections when the aggregate furnished has a bulk specific gravity above 2.75 or below 2.55.

(3) Adjust the asphalt content for the condition of the road.

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407.15 Payment.

407.15 The accepted quan es will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the Sec on 407 pay items listed in the bid schedule. See Subsec on 109.05.