24-00023 OBS Exhibit F Road Plan.docx

state of washington department of Fish and wildlife

Observatory Forest Health road plan Kittitas county Wenas Wildlife Area

Contract no.: _________ forester: Isaac Nequette date: _________

Section 0 – Scope of Project

0-1 ROAD PLAN SCOPE

Clauses in this road plan apply to all road related work, including landings and rock source development, unless otherwise noted. Stations are an approximate estimate generated using GIS. All special requirements (i.e. culvert installation, rocking locations, new construction, drain dips, ditch outs, ford construction, etc.) will be marked at commencement of road work with the Contract Administrator and the Contractor present.

0-2 REQUIRED ROADS

The specified work on the following roads is required.

1D

2A

2B

3A

3B

0-3 OPTIONAL ROADS

The specified work on the following roads is not required. Any optional roads built by the Contractor must meet all the specifications in the road plan. Optional roads that are used will be required to be abandoned at the end of the project.

1A

1B

1C

1E

2C

2D

2E

4A

0-4 CONSTRUCTION

This project includes, but is not limited to the following construction requirements:

0-5 RECONSTRUCTION

This project includes, but is not limited to the following reconstruction requirements:

Reconstructed roads will be cleared of debris, brush out each side of the roadway, reshape the road as necessary to provide drainage, grade all roads, and roll at the contractor’s discretion and approved by the Contract Administrator in writing.

0-6 PRE-HAUL MAINTENANCE

This project includes, but is not limited to the following pre-haul maintenance requirements:

Brushing, grading, rolling, and apply rock as necessary for log truck traffic.

0-7 POST-HAUL MAINTENANCE

This project includes post-haul road maintenance listed in Section 9 – Post- Haul Maintenance.

0-8 CLOSURE

This project includes road closure listed in Clause 9-4 ROAD CLOSURE.

0-9 ABANDONMENT

This project includes abandonment listed in Clause 9-5 ROAD ABANDONMENT.

Section 1 – General

1-1 ROAD PLAN CHANGES

If the Contractor desires a change from this road plan including, but not limited to, relocation, extension, change in design, or adding roads; a revised road plan amendment must be submitted in writing to the Contract Administrator for consideration. Before work begins, Contractor shall obtain approval from the State for any submitted plan that changes the scope of work or environmental condition from the original road plan.

1-2 REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED MATERIALS

Contractor shall repair or replace all materials, roadway infrastructure, and road components damaged during road work or operation activities. The Contract Administrator will direct repairs and replacements. Repairs to structural materials must be made in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendation and may not begin without written approval from the Contract Administrator.

1-3 COMPLETE BY DATE

Contractor shall complete pre-haul road work before the start of timber haul. Road work is planned to be completed by December 15th, 2024, for logging activities in, tentative, May/June of 2025 to commence.

1-4 HAUL APPROVAL

Contractor shall not use roads under this road plan for any activities not associated with harvest operations without written approval from the Contract Administrator.

1-5 WORK NOTIFICATIONS

Contractor shall notify the Contract Administrator a minimum of 5 calendar days before work begins on all named roads, abandonment of roads, and construction of stream crossings. 3 calendar day notice will occur on all number/letter roads (i.e. 1A, 2A, 3A).

1-6 ACTIVITY TIMING RESTRICTION

On all road(s), the operation of road construction equipment is not allowed on weekends or state recognized holidays, unless authorized in writing by the Contract Administrator.

The specified activities are not allowed during the listed closure period(s) unless authorized in writing by the Contract Administrator. Restrictions for hauling forest products are specified in Contract Clause H-130 HAULING SCHEDULE.

1-7 OPERATING DURING CLOSURE PERIOD

If permission is granted to operate during a closure period listed in Clause 1-6 ACTIVITY TIMING RESTRICTION or Contract Clause H-130 HAULING SCHEDULE, Contractor shall provide a maintenance plan to include further protection of state resources. Contractor shall obtain written approval from the Contract Administrator for the maintenance plan and shall put preventative measures in place before operating during the closure period. Contractor is required to maintain all haul roads at their own expense. If other operators are using, or desire to use these roads, a joint operating plan must be developed. All parties shall follow this plan.

1-8 SEDIMENT RESTRICTION

Contractor shall not allow silt-bearing runoff to enter any streams. If sediment delivery is observed log hauling operations will be suspended until the road dries out or mitigation measures, approved by the CA, are in place.

1-9 CLOSURE TO PREVENT DAMAGE

In accordance with Contract Clause G-220 STATE SUSPENDS OPERATION, the Contract Administrator will suspend road work or hauling right-of-way timber, forest products, or rock under the following conditions:

· Wheel track rutting exceeds 6 inches on access roads.

· Surface or base stability problems persist.

· Weather is such that satisfactory results cannot be obtained in an area of operations.

· When, in the opinion of the Contract Administrator excessive road damage or rutting may occur.

Operations must stop unless authority to continue working or hauling is granted in writing by the Contract Administrator. In the event that surface or base stability problems persist, Contractor shall cease operations, or perform corrective maintenance or repairs, subject to specifications within this road plan. Before and during any suspension, Contractor shall protect the work from damage or deterioration.

1-10 Mapping segments The following tables are to provide reference to the attached maps segment identifiers and work needed for Hanson Pond Road and Observatory Road. Drain Dips / Ditch Outs shall be used in conjunction together to ensure drainage where noted. L and R relate to Left and Right starting from station 0+00.

Hanson Pond Road

Observatory Road

Section 2 – Maintenance

2-1 GENERAL ROAD MAINTENANCE

Contractor shall maintain all roads used under this contract in accordance with the FOREST ACCESS ROAD MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS for the entire term of this contract. Maintenance is required even during periods of inactivity.

2-2 ROAD MAINTENANCE – CONTRACTOR MAINTENANCE

Contractor shall perform maintenance on all roads listed in this Contract in accordance with FOREST ACCESS ROAD MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS.

2-3 PASSAGE OF LIGHT VEHICLES

Contractor shall maintain all named road(s) in a condition that will allow the passage of light administrative vehicles.

2-4 MAINTENANCE GRADING – EXISTING ROAD

The Contractor shall use a grader to shape the existing surface of all named roads as needed or as required by the Contract Administrator to maintain the road surface for vehicle traffic.

2-5 CLEANING CULVERTS

The Contractor shall clean the inlets and outlets of all culverts on the roads within this road plan. The following is a list of known culvert locations others may be present:

2-6 CLEANING DITCHES, HEADWALLS, AND CATCH BASINS

The Contractor shall clean all ditches, headwalls, and catch basins. Work must be completed before log-haul begins and as part of the final maintenance.

Section 3 – Clearing, Grubbing, and Disposal

3-1 BRUSHING

Harvester shall not deck right-of-way timber in the following areas:

· Within the grubbing limits.

· Within 50 feet of any stream.

· In locations that interfere with the construction of the road prism.

· In locations that impede drainage.

· On slopes greater than 40%.

Against standing trees unless approved by the Contract Administrator.

3-2 PROHIBITED DECKING AREAS

Contractor shall not deck right-of-way timber in the following areas:

· Within the grubbing limits.

· Within 50 feet of any stream.

· In locations that interfere with the construction of the road prism.

· In locations that impede drainage.

· On slopes greater than 40%.

· Against standing trees unless approved by the Contract Administrator.

3-3 ORGANIC DEBRIS DEFINiTION Organic debris is defined as all vegetative material not eligible for removal by Contract Clause G-022.1 Sorting Specification, that is larger than one cubic foot in volume within the brushing area as shown on the BRUSHING DETAIL.

3-4 DISPOSAL COMPLETION

Contractor shall remove organic debris from the road surface, ditch lines, and culvert inlets and outlets. Contractor shall complete all disposal of organic debris before the contract termination date.

3-5 PROHIBITED DISPOSAL AREAS

Contractor shall not place organic debris in the following areas:

· Within 50 feet of a cross drain culvert.

· Within 100 feet of a live stream, or wetland, unless specified by the Contract Administrator.

· Against standing timber.

3-6 BURYING ORGANIC DEBRIS RESTRICTED

Contractor shall not bury organic debris unless otherwise stated in this plan.

3-7 SCATTERING ORGANIC DEBRIS

The Contractor shall scatter organic debris in natural openings on the side of the road as directed by the Contract Administrator. Where natural openings are unavailable or restrictive, alternate debris disposal methods are subject to the written approval of the Contract Administrator. The depth of scatted material shall not exceed a depth of 2 feet.

3-8 PILING

Contractor shall pile organic debris at landing sites no closer than 20 feet from standing timber and no higher than 10 feet. Piles must be free of rock and soil.

Section 4 – Excavation

4-1 DITCH DRAINAGE

Ditches must drain to cross-drain culverts or ditchouts.

4-2 DITCHOUTS

The Contractor shall construct ditchouts as needed and as directed by the Contract Administrator. Ditchouts must be constructed in a manner that diverts ditch water onto the forest floor and must have excavation backslopes no steeper than a 1:1 ratio.

4-3 ROAD SHAPING

Contractor shall shape the subgrade and surface as shown on the TYPICAL SECTION SHEET. The subgrade and surface shape must ensure runoff in an even, un-concentrated manner, and must be uniform, firm, and rut-free.

4-4 DRY WEATHER SHAPING

At any time of year, the Contract Administrator may require the application of water to facilitate shaping activities. The method of water application is subject to written approval by the Contract Administrator.

Section 5 – Drainage

5-1 CULVERTS

Harvester shall install culverts as part of this contract. Culverts must be installed concurrently with subgrade work. Culvert locations and the minimum requirements for culvert length and diameter are designated on the attached culvert list. Culvert, downspout, and flume lengths may be adjusted to fit as-built conditions and may not terminate directly on unprotected soil. Harvester shall obtain approval from the Contract Administrator for the quality of used culverts before installation.

5-2 USED CULVERT MATERIAL

Harvester may install used culverts on the following roads. All other roads must have new culverts installed. WDFW will supply a 24” by 20’ and a 24” by 12’ culvert with connector for use.

5-3 CULVERT INSTALLATION

Culvert installation must be in accordance with the CULVERT AND DRAINAGE SPECIFICATION DETAIL and must be installed in a manner consistent with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

5-4 APPROVAL FOR LARGER CULVERT INSTALLATION

Harvester shall obtain written approval from the Contract Administrator for the installation of culverts 30 inches in diameter and over before backfilling.

5-5 CROSS DRAIN SKEW AND SLOPE

Cross drains, on road grades in excess of 3%, must be skewed at least 30 degrees from perpendicular to the road centerline, except where the cross drain is at the low point in the road water bars will not be skewed. Cross drain drivable water bars must be installed at a slope steeper than the incoming ditch grade, but not less than 3% or more than 10%.

5-6 ENERGY DISSIPATERS

Contractor shall install energy dissipaters if deemed necessary by the Contract Administrator.

Energy dissipaters must extend a minimum of 1 foot to each side of the culvert at the outlet and a minimum of 2 feet beyond the outlet. No placement by end dumping or dropping of rock is allowed

5-7 DOWNSPOUTS AND FLUMES

Downspouts and flumes longer than 10 feet must be staked on both sides at maximum intervals of 10 feet with 6-foot heavy-duty steel posts and fastened securely to the posts with No. 10 galvanized smooth wire 1/2-inch bolts in accordance with the CULVERT AND DRAINAGE SPECIFICATION DETAIL.

SUBSECTION catch basins, headwalls, and armoring

5-8 HEADWALLS FOR CROSS DRAIN CULVERTS

Contractor shall construct headwalls in accordance with the CULVERT AND DRAINAGE SPECIFICATION DETAIL. Rock used for headwalls must be approved by the Contract Administrator. Rock must be placed on shoulders, slopes, and around culvert inlets and outlets. Minimum specifications require that rock be placed at a width of one culvert diameter on each side of the culvert opening, and to a height of one culvert diameter above the top of the culvert. Rock may not restrict the flow of water into culvert inlets or catch basins.

5-9 DRIVABLE WATERBAR CONSTRUCTION

Contractor shall construct drivable water bars in accordance with the DRIVABLE WATERBAR DETAIL and as directed by the Contract Administrator. Drivable water bars must be installed concurrently with construction of the subgrade and must be maintained in an operable condition.

5-10 ROLLING DIP CONSTRUCTION

Contractor shall construct rolling dips in accordance with the ROLLING DIP DETAIL and as directed by the Contract Administrator. Rolling dips must be installed concurrently with construction of the subgrade and must be maintained in an operable condition.

5-11 NATIVE SURFACE ROADS

If overwintered, native surface roads must be water barred (drivable or non-drivable) at the discretion of the Contract Administrator by December 1. Contractor shall construct water bars at a maximum spacing that will produce a vertical distance of no more than 10 feet between water bars or between natural drainage paths, and with a maximum spacing of 300 feet.

subsection fords

5-12 ARMORED FORD CONSTRUCTION

On the following road(s), the Harvester shall construct armored fords in accordance with the ARMORED FORD DETAIL. Fords must be installed at the time of construction and must be maintained in an operable condition.

Section 6 – Dust Abatement

6-1 WATERING for dust abatement Contractor shall use water for dust abatement as directed by the Contract Administrator on all roads. Watering application shall be charged at the rate designated in the ARRF Exhibit G. Water source shall be located by the contractor and approved in writing by the Contract Administrator.

Section 7 – Rock

7‐1 ROCK calculation table by wdfw The contractor will supply and apply rock based on the Pre-work meeting and adjustments on site with the Contract Administrator. The following is an estimate of rock quantities needed as seen on the Rock Detail Sheet:

The following is a table WDFW used to calculate estimated tonnage:

7‐4 ROCK FROM COMMERCIAL SOURCE

Rock used in accordance with the quantities on the ROCK LIST may be obtained from any commercial source at the Contractor's expense. Rock sources are subject to written approval by the Contract Administrator before their use and must be weed free.

7‐5 APPROVAL BEFORE ROCK APPLICATION

Contractor shall obtain written approval from the Contract Administrator for subgrade drainage installation included grading and compaction before rock application.

7‐6 ROCK APPLICATION

Contractor shall apply rock in accordance with the specifications and quantities shown on the ROCK LIST. Rock must be spread, shaped, and compacted full width concurrent with rock hauling operations. The Contract Administrator will direct locations for rock that is to be applied as spot patching.

7‐8 ROCK FOR WIDENED PORTIONS

Contractor shall apply rock to turnarounds, turnouts, and areas with curve widening to the same depth and specifications as the traveled way.

7‐9 ROCK FOR SPOT PATCHING

Rock for spot patching shall be applied before any grading is done and before any rock lifts are applied. Once applied, spot patches shall be graded into the existing running surface.

Section 8 – Road Winterization

8‐1 Temporary Road closure The contractor will construct non-drivable water bars in accordance with the attached NON-DRIVABLE WATERBAR DETAIL on the following roads to discourage recreational vehicle traffic, if constructed in 2024 and will be pre-approved by the contract administrator prior to construction.

Road

Lower Observatory Rd at Junction of Hanson Pond Rd

Lower Observatory Rd at the Junction of Riggs Canyon Rd

4A at Junction of Hanson Pond Rd

3A at timber line

2D at junction of Hanson Pond Rd

2E at junction of Hanson Pond Rd

Section 9 – Post-Haul Road Work, Closures, and Abandonment

9-1 CULVERT MATERIAL removed FROM STATE LAND Culverts removed from roads become the property of the Harvester and must be removed from state land.

9-2 POST-HAUL MAINTENANCE

Harvester shall perform post-haul maintenance in accordance with the FOREST ACCESS ROAD MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS and as specified below.

Grade & Shape/reestablish any drainage features

Grade & Shape/reestablish any drainage features

Grade & Shape/reestablish any drainage features

Grade & Shape/reestablish any drainage features

9-3 Closures The following roads are subjected to closures:

9-4 ROAD ABANDONMENT

Contractor shall abandon the following, if constructed, roads before the termination of this contract. Work must be in accordance with the ROAD ABANDONMENT CROSS SECTIONS DETAIL.

**1D

**2A

**2B

**3A

**3B

9-5 ABANDONMENT

· Lower Observatory road’s onset for abandonment will be at both ends.

· Remove road shoulder berms except as directed by Contract Administrator.

· Construct drivable water bars according to the attached DRIVABLE WATERBAR DETAIL at a maximum spacing that will produce a vertical drop of no more than 6 inches between water bars or between natural drainage paths and with a maximum spacing of 500 feet, or as directed by the Contract Administrator.

· Construct non-drivable water bars in accordance with the attached NON-DRIVABLE WATERBAR DETAIL at a maximum spacing that will produce a vertical drop of no more than 10 feet between water bars or between natural drainage paths at the onset of each road to be abandoned and one additional within 300’ interior or as directed by the contract administrator.

· Skew water bars at least 30 degrees from perpendicular to the road centerline on roads in excess of 3 percent grade.

· Key water bars into the cut-slope to intercept the ditch. Water bars must be out sloped to provide positive drainage. Outlets must be on stable locations.

· Earthen/debris berms shall be installed at the onset of each road to be abandoned in accordance with the attached EARTH BARRICADE DETAIL and again within 300’ interior or as directed by the contract administrator.

· Slope all trench walls and approach embankments no steeper than 2:1

· Scatter woody debris onto abandoned road surfaces at the onset for the first 300’ or as directed by the contract administrator.

EXHIBIT F

RFQ 24-00023

Timber Sale Name Page 13 of 26 Revised March 2022 Contract No.

FOREST ACCESS ROAD MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Surface

· Grade and shape road surfaces, turnouts, and shoulders to the original shape to provide a smooth, rut-free traveled surface and maintain surface water runoff in an even, unconcentrated manner.

· Blading shall not undercut the backslope.

· If required by the Contract Administrator, water shall be applied as necessary to control dust and retain fine surface rock.

· Surface material shall not be bladed off the roadway. Replace surface material as directed by the Contract Administrator.

· Remove shoulder berms, created by grading, to facilitate drainage, except as marked or directed by the Contract Administrator.

Drainage

· Prevent silt bearing road surface and ditch runoff from delivering sediment to any streams or wetlands.

· Maintain rolling dips and drivable water bars as needed to keep them functioning as intended.

· Maintain headwalls to the road shoulder level with material that will resist erosion.

· Maintain energy dissipaters at culvert outlets with non-erodible material or rock.

· Keep ditches, culverts, and other drainage structures clear of obstructions and functioning as intended.

· Inspect and clean culverts at least monthly, with additional inspections during storms and periods of high runoff. This shall be done even during periods of inactivity.

Preventative Maintenance

· Perform preventative maintenance work to safeguard against storm damage, such as blading to ensure correct runoff, ditch and culvert cleaning, and water bar maintenance.

Termination of Use or End of Season

· At the conclusion of logging operations, ensure all conditions of these specifications have been met.

Debris

· Remove fallen timber, limbs, and stumps from the slopes, roadway, ditchlines, and culvert inlets.

Do not undercut backslope Keep clear of obstructions Keep ditches open and free of debris to ensure water drainage away from road.

Add stable material or flume No berms except as directed

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