5a. Elk Creek IRSC Appendix D-Atlantis.pdf

Sheet Numbers Description

1 Title Sheet

2 Index to Sheets

3 Road Listing

4 Forest Location Map

5 Project Location Map

6 Summary of Quantities

7 Summary of Quantities by Road

8 Field Guide for 212 Staking

9 Construction Signs

10 Construction Signs

11 Roadside Clearing / Brushing Limits

12 Rolling Dip

13 T-Turnaround

14 Typical Intersection Type I and II

15 Linear Grading Typical Sections

16 Typical Surfacing Section

17 Reconditioning of Roadbed

18 Project Notes

19 Summary of Abbreviations

20-23 Descriptions of Work

INDEX TO SHEETS

Index To Sheets Atlantis IRSC Page 2 of 23

Road Number Station To Station Lin. Feet Mile

Const Reconst Convert* Surface 135.2M 0+00 15+85 1585 0.30 R 137 77+49 82+77 528 0.10 R

709.1 35+87 58+43 2256 0.43 R 709.1B 34+60 46+53 1193 0.23 R

TOTALS 0.00 1.06 0.00 0.00

Type of Work

Road Listing Atlantis IRSC Page 3 of 23

TERRY

PEAK

ROAD

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SD HIGHWAY 36

SD HIGHWAY

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SD HIGHWAY 40

SD HIGHWAY 44

SD

HIGHW

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G H

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SD

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WYOMING

HIGHWAY 24

SD

H

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INTERSTATE90 EAST

INTERSTATE

90 WEST

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HI

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US HIGHWAY 16

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US HIGHWAY 16

US HIGHWAY 85

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U S

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H W

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US HIG

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US HIGHWAY 18

U S H

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W

AY 85

Project Location Map

Black Hills National Forest

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

FOREST SERVICE

0 9.5 19 28.5 384.75

Miles

Forest Location Map Atlantis IRSC Page 4 of 23

W

YO

M

IN

G

SO

U

TH

D

AK

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TA

T03NR05E

T04NR05E

703.1

135.2K

137.1C

U080133

137.1D

U080140

709.1B

U080136

CTY-3C

135.2M

137.1B

U080140

U080145

709.1

709.1D

709.1C

709.1B

137.1E709.1

137.1E

709.1A

U080134

709.1B

137.1B 709.1E

137.1C

709.1 10 µ T3N R5E

Project Location Map

T4N R5E

Page 5 of 230.2 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.80.1

Miles

Private Land

Atlantis IRSC Units

Reconstruction

Pre-Haul Maintenance

Existing Roads

Atlantis IRSC

Atlantis IRSC Area Boundary

Reconditioning

PAY ITEM DESCRIPTION MTD of

MEAS PAY UNIT QUANTITY

151(01) Mobilization L.S.Q. Lump Sum 1

152(19) Establish clearing limits C.Q. Mile 1.06

201(09) Selective Clearing, Roadside Clearing Disposal Method F C.Q. Mile 0.73

204(20) Drainage excavation, type rolling dip C.Q. Each 6.00

212(01)R Linear Grading, compaction method 4, reconstruction C.Q. Mile 0.33

301(03)Q Aggregate base course, grading Q, compaction method A- Commerical Source C.Q. Cubic Yard 32.00

303(15) Road reconditioning, roadbed, compaction method D C.Q. Mile 0.73

625(04) Seeding, dry method C.Q. Acre 1.02

Summary Of Quantities Atlantis IRSC Page 6 of 23

PAY

ITEM Description

MTD of MEAS PAY UNIT 135.2M 137 709.1 709.1B Total

151(01) Mobilization L.S.Q. Lump Sum 1 0 0 0 1 152(19) Establish clearing limits C.Q. Mile 0.30 0.10 0.43 382.70 1.06

201(09) Selective Clearing, Roadside Clearing Disposal Method F C.Q. Mile 0.30 0.00 0.43 1930.70 0.73

204(20) Drainage excavation, type rolling dip C.Q. Each 1.00 0.00 5.00 1015.00 6.00 212(01) R

Linear Grading, compaction method 4, reconstruction C.Q. Mile 0.00 0.10 0.00 0.00 0.33

301(03) Q

Aggregate base course, grading Q, compaction method A-Commerical Source C.Q. Cubic Yard 24.00 0.00 8.00 384.00 32.00

Summary of Quantities by Road Atlantis IRSC Page 7 of 23

FIELD GUIDE CLEARING LIMITS

All distances are slope distances.

Determine the location of the clearing limits by measuring the slope distances from the chart below.

Mark the clearing limits with 4" x 4" orange or pink tags, orange or pink flagging, or as approved by the CO. Mark stationing for each Rolling Dip, Grade Dip, Turnout, Gate, Culvert, and Curve Widening with pink tags as approved by the CO.

CLEARING LIMITS:

A. 2' Minimum from road shoulder.

8. 4' Minimum from road shoulder.

C. 2' FROM TOP OF CUT AND 2' MINIMUM FROM ROAD SHOULDER ON FILLS.

PERCENT

SLOPE

0 - 15

16 - 20

21 - 25

26 - 30

31 - 35

36 - 40

41 - 45

46 - 50

A

12' ROAD

-SIDE +SIDE

8.0 8.0

8.0 8.0

10.0 8.0

11.0 8.0

13.0 10.0

15.0 11.0

18.0 13.0

22.0 15.0

B

12' ROAD

-SIDE +SIDE

10.0 10.0

10.0 10.0

10.0 10.0

11.0 10.0

13.0 10.0

15.0 11.0

18.0 13.0

23.0 15.0

C

12' ROAD

-SIDE +SIDE

8.0 8.0

8.0 10.0

10.0 10.0

11.0 11.0

13.0 13.0

15.0 13.0

18.0 17.0

23.0 17.0

A

14' ROAD

-SIDE +SIDE

10.0 10.0

10.0 10.0

11.0 10.0

13.0 11.0

15.0 13.0

17.0 13.0

22.0 15.0

26.0 18.0

B

14' ROAD

-SIDE +SIDE

11.0 11.0

11.0 11.0

11.0 11.0

13.0 11.0

15.0 13.0

17.0 13.0

22.0 15.0

26.0 18.0

C

14' ROAD

-SIDE +SIDE

10.0 10.0

10.0 11.0

11.0 11.0

13.0 13.0

15.0 15.0

17.0 17.0

22.0 18.0

26.0 20.0

Additional Widths for Turnouts and Curve Widening:

Turnouts on R or L side:

Turnouts both sides:

Curve widening:

(-) FILL SLOPE

1½:1

10 ft. additional width shall be added to the chart distance.

5 ft. additional width shall be added to each side of the chart distance.

Add width to designated side.

�---R_o_a_d _W_id_t_h ___ _,/

CUT SLOPE(+)

1 : 1

FIELD GUIDE FOR 212 STAKING 152-02 Page 8 of 23

CONSTRUCTION SIGNS 156-01

Construction Signs for Forest System Roads

1. All work shall be done in accordance with the Standard Specifications applicable to the Project and the "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for all Classes of Streets and Highways" (MUTCD) published by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration.

2. Contractor shall submit a Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) plan for review by the ER. Work on the Project shall not be started until all required signs are in place as agreed upon by the ER and the Contractor.

3. Where traffic is maintained through or over any part of the Project, the Contractor will be required to mark all hazards within the limits of the Project (including connecting roads) with well-maintained signs. Signs shall be moved, added to, changed or removed as required during the progress of construction and removed entirely when the Project is completed.

4. All signs shall be placed for best visibility and legibility, maintained in good condition and kept clean and free of dirt at all times. Contractor's vehicles and equipment must be parked so that signs and barricades are visible to approaching traffic at all times.

5. When it is known that signs will be needed at one location for long periods of time (ie. 3 to 4 weeks), a permanent sign support should be considered. The following factors, in addition to time periods, should be considered in making the decision of a permanent or temporary sign support: amount of logging traffic, vehicle speeds, motorized mixed use, sight distance, road conditions, road width, average daily traffic and local special events that could increase traffic volume.

All sign supports must be crashworthy as outlined in Part 6 of the MUTCD.

6. Information specific to the Sample Temporary Traffic Control Devices shown on Drawing 156-02:

The ROAD WORK, XX FEET, XX MILES, or AHEAD (W20-1) sign, which serves as a general warning of obstructions or restrictions, should be located in advance of the work space or any detour, on the road where the work is taking place. Where traffic can enter a TTC zone from a crossroad or a major (high-volume) driveway, an advance warning sign should be used on the crossroad or major driveway.

The ROAD MACHINERY AHEAD (W21-3) sign may be used to warn of machinery operating in or adjacent to the roadway.

The TRUCK CROSSING (W8-6) sign may be used to alert road users to locations where unexpected travel on the roadway or entries into or departures from the roadway by construction vehicles might occur. These locations might be relatively confined or might occur randomly over a segment of roadway.

The HEAVY TRUCK TRAFFIC (FW8-6a) Sign may be used to alert road users to locations where unexpected heavy truck traffic occurs in or adjacent to the roadway.

The END ROAD WORK Sign (G20-2) should be placed near the downstream end of the termination area, as determined by engineering judgment. The END ROAD WORK sign may be installed on the back of a warning sign facing the opposite direction of road users or on the back of a Type 3 Barricade.

The ROAD CLOSED Sign (R11-2) should be installed where roads have been closed to all traffic (except authorized vehicles). The Road Closed sign shall be designed as horizontal rectangles. These signs shall be preceded by the applicable Advance Road Closed warning sign with the secondary legend AHEAD. ROAD CLOSED, XX FEET, XX MILES, or AHEAD (W20-3), page 590 is an advanced warning sign.

7. Reflective sheeting shall meet the retroreflectivity requirements in Part 2 of the MUTCD.

As Required

CONSTRUCTION SIGNS

Frame

2" X 6"

2" X 8"

CLOSED

ROAD

min.

5'

Hinged

2" X 8"

2" X 6"

Demountable

5' min.

ROAD

CLOSED

CLOSED

ROAD

156-02 max.

min.

added stability Sandbags for

1'-8"

1'-8"

6'-6"

5' and Brace

4" X 4" Posts

2" X 8"

4" X 6" Skids Rigid

Type lll Movable Barricades

R11-2

CLOSED

ROAD

G20-2

ROAD WORK

END

WORK

AHEAD

ROAD

W20-1

(36" x 36")

(black on orange) (black on white)

MACHINERY

AHEAD

ROAD

W21-3 (30" x 30")

CROSSING

TRUCK

W8-6 (30" x 30")

TRUCK

TRAFFIC

HEAVY

FW8-6a (30" x 30")

Sample Temporary Traffic Control Devices

(black on orange) (black on orange) (black on orange) (black on orange)

Note:

Other Temporary Traffic Control Devices are available as shown in Part 5 and 6 of the MUTCD.

(36" x 18") (48" x 30")

4'

Bottom of ditch

Brushing Limits

Brushing Limits Height=14'

Roadbed Shoulders

�4•

Fill Slope

1. Cut all brush and trees (6 inches diameter, or less, at the point of cut) inside the brushing limits and outside the roadbed no higher than 4 inches above ground level (6 inches for machine brushing). If rocks or other obstructions are encountered, cut no higher than 6 inches above the obstruction. Limb live trees with a diameter larger than 6 inches to a height of 14 feet above the road surface.

ROADSIDE CLEARING/BRUSHING LIMITS 202-01 Page 11 of 23

-4%

in. Depth ft.

rolling dip shall be 6".

Elevation drop across the

Plating Material

Crest of Rolling Dip

75'

90°

PROFILE ROLLING DIP WITH PLATING

Crest of Rolling Dip

90°

PERSPECTIVE VIEW

Downgra de

Bottom of Rolling Dip

PLAN VIEW

75'

Origin al Gra de

PROFILE ROLLING DIP

3. Tolerance class through the rolling dip shall be Class C (Table 204-2).

with applicable specifications.

ditching shall be wasted along the sides of the ditch. All necessary clearing will be treated in

2. Outlet drain ditches shall have cut slopes equal to or flatter than H1.5:V1. Excavation from outlet

Resume ditch construction 25' downgrade from the crest of the rolling dip.

1. When rolling dips are constructed in ditch sections the ditch shall drain across the rolling dip.

ROLLING DIP 204-02

212-02

35'

0% to -5%

C L

A

A

L C C

L

Grade

C L

Plan View

5050 ft.ft.

12' Minimum

Minimum Radius

A

A

L C

Edge of Road Bed

Minimum Radius

0% t o 12

Road

T-TURNAROUND 204-03

Section A-A

Grad e

C L

212-03 Page 13 of 23

Center of Radius

Turnaround shall be constructed to reduce grades to the maximum shown in Section A-A unless otherwise noted in the description of work.

15 ft.

ft.50 ft.50ft.

Edge of Road Bed

Minimum Radius Minimum Radius

Minimum Radius

C L

L

CC

L

Edge of Road Bed

75° and less

Type 2

75° - 90°

L C

L C

Minimum Radius

TYPICAL INTERSECTION TYPE I AND II 204-04

Type I

C L

212-04 Page 14 of 23

Center of Radius

Center of Radius gi ll)�

.0 ·- .0 E ::::J ·- • L ....I ft. min.

4 ft. min. Road Bed

II)

E :::i

C) C

•i::

C Cl) gi ll)�

.0 ·-

.0 E 2 :::i ft. min.

l.

Section C

4 ft. min. Road Bed

II)

E :::i

C) C .

L

T

C Cl) ft.

�3 ft.± 1 �t.

Section

NOTE: *See descriptions of work for widths

D

1 . Cut slopes 1 : 1 backslope ----�---------------

Fill slopes Use 1 1 /2: 1 Fill slopes

4 ft. min.

4 ft. min.

II)

·e :::i

C) C

•i::

C Cl)

II)

E :::i

C) C

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C Cl)

2. Road Bed width shown is without necessary widening for fill, sluff, curves, and turnouts.

Required widening is included in the design and quantity calculations and is shown on the descriptions of work.

3. Construction Slash Treatment (203.05): Slash: Method C or F

Stumps: Method C or F

4. Oversize rock and unsuitable material shall be disposed of as approved by the ER.

5. Decking Areas shall be approved by the Designated Engineer.

LINEAR GRADING TYPICAL SECTIONS 212-01 Page 15 of 23

Ill

:::i Cl C

"i:

C a, 4 ft. min. Recondition *ft 4 ft. min.

Ill

.E :::i Cl C

·;: J,,_ C o,..;. a, Section Without Ditch

4 ft. min. Recondition 4 ft. min.

3 ft. ±1 ft.

Section With Ditch

NOTE: *See descriptions of work for exact widths

Required reconditioning includes necessary widening for fill, sluff, curves and turnouts.

Scarification: . Surface irregularities greater than 2 in.

Rock Disposal: Cast over fill slope.

Ill

E :::i Cl C

C a, Ill

.E :::i Cl C

C a, CI earing: . . . Scatter debris outside of clearing limits.

Excess and Unsuitable Material: . . Dispose of as approved by the CO.

Intersecting Roads: Blade for 50 ft. each direction.

RECONDITIONING OF ROADBED 303-01 Page 17 of 23

1 Utility companies shall be contacted prior to commencement of any construction activities. In South Dakota, Contractor shall contact South Dakota One Call at 1-800-781-7474. Buried utilities shall be marked, avoided and protected during construction.

2 Reconstruction includes all existing curve widenings, turnouts and turnarounds, rolling dips, and blading intersecting system roads for a minimum of 50', regardless of whether they are shown in the descriptions of work or not.

3 The Timber Sale Contracting Officer shall review and approve the locations of aggregate, geotextile, pit run, grade dips and rolling dips.

4 All ditches, rolling dips, grade dips, leadoff ditches and other drainage control devices shall be constructed to drain.

5 All disturbed areas shall be seeded, Approximately 2' each side of road. Including roadbed on 212 spec roads where aggregate surfacing is not required. Surfaces to be seeded shall be sloped to drain and shall be left in a roughened condition. Seeding shall conform to 625. Costs for seeding is included in Pay Item 625(04).

6 Rolling dips, sediment basins and culvert locations shall be marked with pink tags as approved by the Timber Sale Contracting Officer.

7 It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to maintain the haul route(s) controlled by the Forest Service, and repair all damage resulting from Contractor's operation.

8 For Atlantis IRSC, For Estimating purposes only use Simon-Sturgis Kost Pit a Commericial Source for aggregate.

The legal location for the pit is as follows: 5N, R5E, Sec. 5. It is located off Whitewood Service Road near Sturgis.

9 All locations where rock is to be removed from the roadbed and/or where berm recovery is shown in the Descriptions of Work shall be included in Pay Item 212(01)R.

10 Existing outlet Ditches shall be maintained on all reconstructed rolling dips within the reconstruction-Cost is Included in Pay Item 212(01)R.

Project Notes Atlantis IRSC Page 18 of 23

BFWTO - BEGIN FULL WIDTH TURNOUT

BOP - BEGINNING OF PROJECT

CMP - CORRUGATED METAL PIPE

CW - CURVE WIDENING

CY - CUBIC YARD

CCY - COMPACTED CUBIC YARD

DRAIN - DRAINAGE

EOP - END OF PROJECT

EXC - EXCAVATION

FW - FILL WIDENING

GD - GRADE DIP

LT - LEFT

L.F. - LINEAL FEET

M.P. - MILE POST

OD - OUTLET DITCH

RT - RIGHT

RD - ROLLING DIP

SB - SEDIMENT BASIN

SEC - SECTION

STA - STATION

SY - SQUARE YARD

TTA - TRUCK TURNAROUND

TO - TURNOUT

OHP - OVERHEAD POWER

INT - INTERSECTION

ATP - AREA TO PROTECT

CO - CONTRACTING OFFICER

X-ING - STREAM CROSSING

E.R. - ENGINEERING REPRESENTATIVE

ABBREVIATIONS LIST

Summary of Abbreviations Atlantis IRSC Page 19 of 23

STA. Units yd3

G ra di ng

Sp ec

Fe at ur e

Le th in F ee t

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

135.2M 0+00 INT Intersection with CTY FH-26

BOP 1585 Begin Item 152(19) Staking to 15+85 Begin Item 210(09) Clearing Limits to 15+85 Begin Item 303(15) Reconditioning to 4+04 Typical : 12' wide, section without ditch Begin Item 625(04) Seeding, dry method to 15+85

4+04 GD Item 204(20) Existing GD-Reconstruct 16 Q 100 Place aggregate. Item 301(03) Q

Begin Item 303(15) Reconditioning to 8+34 Typical : 12' wide, section with ditch Ditch on left

8+34 Begin Item 303(15) Reconditioning to 13+18 Typical : 12' wide, section with ditch Ditch on left and right

13+18 RD Item 204(20) Existing RD-Reconstruct OD Construct OD right

8 Q 50 Place aggregate. Item 301(03) Q Begin Item 303(15) Reconditioning to 15+85 Typical : 12' wide, section with ditch Ditch on left

15+85 EOP End Item 152(19) Staking End Item 210(09) Clearing Limits End Item 303(15) Reconditioning End Item 625(04) Seeding, dry method

*If excess material for roadbed is needed, the contractor may use pit run material at 15+85. This pit material is not suitable for Grade Q aggregate placement.

Description of Work Atlantis IRSC Page 20 of 23 ra

Fe at ur e

Le ee t

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

0+00 INT Intersection with CTY FH-26

No work until 77+49

77+49 BOP 528 Begin Item 152(19) Staking to 82+77 Begin Item 212(01)R Reconstruction to 82+77 Typical : A-12', no ditch

79+70 TTA Construct T-Type turnaround - Left

82+77 EOP End Item 152(19) Staking End Item 212(01)R Reconstruction

Description of Work Atlantis IRSC Page 21 of 23 ra

Fe at ur e

Le ee t

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

709.1 0+00 INT Intersection with CTY FH-26

No work until 35+87

35+87 BOP 2256 Begin Item 152(19) Staking to 58+43 Begin Item 210(09) Clearing Limits to 58+43 Begin Item 303(15) Reconditioning to 58+43 Typical : 12' wide, section without ditch Begin Item 625(04) Seeding, dry method to 58+43

40+46 GD Item 204(20) Existing GD-Reconstruct

42+71 RD Item 204(20) Existing RD-Reconstruct OD Construct OD left

48+35 RD Item 204(20) Existing RD-Reconstruct OD Construct OD left

52+80 RD Item 204(20) RD-Construct OD Construct OD left

58+39 RD Item 204(20) RD-Construct OD Construct OD left

8 Q 50 Place aggregate. Item 301(03) Q

58+43 EOP End Item 152(19) Staking End Item 210(09) Clearing Limits End Item 303(15) Reconditioning End Item 625(04) Seeding, dry method

Description of Work Atlantis IRSC Page 22 of 23 ra

Fe at ur e

Le ee t

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

709.1B 0+00 INT Intersection with NFSR 709.1

No work until 34+60

34+60 INT Intersection with NFSR 709.1C BOP 1193 Begin Item 152(19) Staking to 46+53

Begin Item 212(01)R Reconstruction to 46+53 Typical : A-12', no ditch

39+81 RD Existing RD-Reconstruct

46+53 EOP End Item 152(19) Staking End Item 212(01)R Reconstruction

Description of Work Atlantis IRSC Page 23 of 23

SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS

for Construction / Reconstruction of Specified Roads

Meade County, South Dakota

Appendix D

Atlantis IRSC

NORTHERN HILLS RANGER DISTRICT

Table of Contents

Title Page

I INDIVIDUAL ROAD COSTS 1

II SCHEDULE OF ITEMS 2

III SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS 3-56

IV Atlantis IRSC AREA ROADS PLANS SHEETS & DRAWINGS 1-23

Road Number Sec. Name Const Mi. Recon Mi. Class Total Cost $

135.2M 0 VANOCKER CANYON BR 2M 0 0.30 L

137 0 WONDERLAND CAVE 0 1.57 C

709.1 0 CIRCLE 0 1.11 L

709.1B 0 CIRCLE BRANCH 1B 0 0.88 L

0.00 3.86 Total -$

Individual Road Costs Atlantis IRSC 1 of 56

PAY ITEM DESCRIPTION

MTD

OF

MEAS.

PAY

UNIT QTY Unit Cost Total

151(01) Mobilization L.S.Q. Lump Sum 1

152(19) Establish clearing limits C.Q. Mile 1.06

201(09) Selective Clearing, Roadside Clearing Disposal Method F C.Q. Mile 0.73

204(20) Drainage excavation, type rolling dip C.Q. Each 6.00

212(01)R Linear Grading, compaction method 4, reconstruction C.Q. Mile 0.33

301(03)Q Aggregate base course, grading Q, compaction method A-Commerical Source C.Q. Cubic Yard 32.00

303(15) Road reconditioning, roadbed, compaction method D C.Q. Mile 0.73

625(04) Seeding, dry method C.Q. Acre 1.02

Schedule of Items Atlantis IRSC 2 of 56

Atlantis IRSC FP-14 Forest Service Supplemental Specifications for The Black Hills National Forest FP-14 Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects are available at https://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/specs/fp-14/fp14.pdf Table of Contents

Preface

101 - Terms¸ Format¸ and Definitions

101.01 Meaning of Terms

101.01 Meaning of Terms

101.03 Abbreviations

101.04 Definitions

102 - Bid¸ Award¸ and Execution of Contract

Delete Section 102

103 - Scope of Work

Delete Subsections 103.02, 103.03, 103.04, 103.05

104 - Control of Work

Delete Subsections 104.01, 104.02, 104.04

104.03 Specifications and Drawings

104.06 Use of Roads by Contractor

105 - Control of Material

105.02(a) Government-provided sources

106 - Acceptance of Work

106.01 Conformity with Contract Requirements

106.02 Visual Inspection

106.07 Partial and Final Acceptance

107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public

107.02 Protection and Restoration of Property and Landscape

Delete Subsection 107.05

107.08 Sanitation, Health, and Safety

108 - Prosecution and Progress

Delete Section 108

109 - Measurement and Payment

Delete Subsections 109.06, 109.07, 109.08, 109.09

109.01 Measurement of Work

109.02 Measurement Terms and Definitions

152 - Construction Survey and Staking

152.04 General

152.05 Survey and Staking Requirements

Table 152-1 Construction Survey and Staking Tolerances

153 - Contractor Quality Control

153.02 Qualifications

153.03 Quality Control Plan

153.07 Records and control charts

155 - Schedules for Construction Contracts

Delete Section 155

156 - Public Traffic

Section 156. – PUBLIC TRAFFIC

201 - Clearing and Grubbing

201.04 Clearing

201.04 Clearing

201.06 Disposal

201.06 Disposal

203 - Removal of Structures and Obstructions

203.05 Disposing of Material

204 - Excavation and Embankment

Section 204. — EXCAVATION AND EMBANKMENT

205 - Rock Blasting

205.03 Regulations

205.06 Preblast condition survey and vibration monitoring and control

205.07 Test Blasting

205.08 Blasting

207 - Earthwork Geotextiles

207.04(c)(1) First layer placement and compaction

209 - Structure Excavation and Backfill

209.09 Backfill

209.10 Compacting

212 - Linear Grading

301 - Untreated Aggregate Courses

301.05 Compacting

302 - Minor Crushed Aggregate

302.04 Placing Crushed Aggregate

303 - Road Reconditioning

303.07 Roadway Reconditioning

602 - Culverts and Drains

602.05 Laying Metal Pipe

625 - Turf Establishment

Section 625. — TURF ESTABLISHMENT

703 - Aggregate

703.05 Subbase, Base, Surface Course, and Screened Aggregate

705 - Rock

705.02 Riprap. Table 705-1

Preface Preface_wo_09_16_2019

Delete all but the first paragraph and add the following:

The Forest Service, US Department of Agriculture has adopted FP-14 for construction of National Forest System Roads.

101 - Terms¸ Format¸ and Definitions 101.01_National_3_15_2017

Add the following paragraph to Subsection 101.01:

101.01 Meaning of Terms.

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

101.01_National_11_9_2016

Add the following paragraph to Subsection 101.01:

101.01 Meaning of Terms.

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

101.03_National_11_9_2016

Add the following to Subsection 101.03:

101.03 Abbreviations.

(a) Acronyms.

AGAR — Agriculture Acquisition Regulations

AFPA — American Forest and Paper Association

FSAR — Forest Service Acquisition Regulations

MSHA — Mine Safety and Health Administration

NESC — National Electrical Safety Code

WCLIB — West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau

(f) Miscellaneous unit abbreviations.

MP — milepost location ppm — parts per million volume

STA station location

101.04_National_9_5_2018

Make the following changes to Subsection 101.04:

101.04 Definitions.

Delete these definitions and replace the following:

Bid Schedule — The Schedule of Items.

Bridge — A structure, including supports, erected over a depression or an obstruction such as water along a road, a trail, or a railway and having a deck for carrying traffic or other loads.

Contractor — The individual or legal entity contracting with the Government for performance of prescribed work. In a timber sale contract, the contractor is the “Purchaser”.

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

Drawings — (Public Works Contracts) Design sheets or fabrication, erection, or construction details submitted to the CO by the Contractor according to FAR Clause 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction. Also refers to submissions and submittals.

Notice to Proceed — (Public Works Contracts) Written notice to the Contractor to begin the contract work.

Right-of-Way — A general term denoting (1) the privilege to pass over land in some particular line (including easement, lease, permit, or license to occupy, use, or traverse public or private lands), or (2) Real property necessary for the project, including roadway, buffer areas, access, and drainage areas.

Solicitation—(Public Works Contracts) The complete assembly of documents (whether attached or incorporated by reference) furnished to prospective bidders.

Add the following definitions:

Adjustment in Contract Price — “Equitable adjustment,” as used in the Federal Acquisition Regulations, or “construction cost adjustment,” as used in the Timber Sale Contract, as applicable.

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

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

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

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

Purchaser — The individual, partnership, joint venture, or corporation contracting with the Government under the terms of a Timber Sale Contract and acting independently or through agents, employees, or subcontractors.

Protected Streamcourse — A drainage shown on the plans or timber sale area map that requires designated mitigation measures.

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

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

Utilization Standards —

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

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

Figure 101-1—Illustration of road structure terms.

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

Delete Section 102 in its entirety.

Delete Section 102.

103 - Scope of Work 103.00_National_11_9_2016

Delete all of Section 103 except Subsection 103.01 Intent of Contract.

Delete Subsections 103.02, 103.03, 103.04, 103.05.

104 - Control of Work 104.00_National_11_9_2016

Delete Subsections 104.01, 104.02, and 104.04.

Delete Subsections 104.01, 104.02, 104.04.

104.03_National_11_4_2016

Delete Subsection 104.03 and replace with the following:

104.03 Specifications and Drawings.

Refer to B(T) 5.211 in the 2400-6(T)) or F(T).2.1.1 in the 2400-13(T) contracts for requirements under this subsection.

104.06_National_11_9_2016

Add the following to Subsection 104.06:

104.06 Use of Roads by Contractor.

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

105 - Control of Material 105.02_National_11_1_2016

Add the following to Subsection 105.02(a):

105.02(a) Government-provided sources.

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

(1) Government-provided mandatory sources.

Pay Item Description Material source number or name N/A N/A N/A

(2) Government-provided optional sources for this project are identified as follows:

Pay Item Description Material source number or name 303(15) Reconditioning Pit run material at STA 15+85 on NFSR

135.2M

If the Contractor elects to obtain material from Pit run on NFSR 135.2M the following applies:

(1) This material shall not be used for Pay Item 301(03)Q.

106 - Acceptance of Work 106.01_National_7_18_2017

Delete Subsection 106.01 and replace with the following:

106.01 Conformity with Contract Requirements.

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

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

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

Incorporate manufactured materials into the work according to the manufacturer’s recommendations or to these specifications, whichever is 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, repair, or replace work that does not conform to the contract, or to prevailing industry standards where no specific contract requirements are noted. Removing, repairing, or replacing work; providing temporary traffic control; and any other related work to accomplish conformity will be at no cost to the Government.

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

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.

106.02_National_11_9_2016

106.02 Visual Inspection.

Acceptance is based on visual inspection of the work for compliance with the specific contract requirements.

Use prevailing industry standards in the absence of specific contract requirements or tolerances.

106.07_National_11_1_2016

Delete Subsection 106.07.

106.07 Partial and Final Acceptance.

107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public 107.02_National_11_1_2016

Add the following to Subsection 107.02:

107.02 Protection and Restoration of Property and Landscape.

<Include language to clarify or interpret permit or other requirements>.

107.05_National_7_18_2017

Delete Subsection 107.05.

Delete Subsection 107.05.

107.08_National_11_1_2016

Delete Subsection 107.08 and replace with the following:

107.08 Sanitation, Health, and Safety.

Refer to specific provisions under B(T) 6.0 in the 2400-6(T) or G(T).0 in the 2400-13(T) contracts for requirements under this subsection.

108 - Prosecution and Progress 108.00_National_11_9_2016

Delete Section 108 in its entirety.

Delete Section 108.

109 - Measurement and Payment 109.00_National_11_9_2016

Delete Subsections 109.06, 109.07, 109.08, and 109.09:

Delete Subsections 109.06, 109.07, 109.08, 109.09.

109.01_National_2_22_2019

Delete the third paragraph and Table 109-1 of Subsection 109.01 and replace with the following:

109.01 Measurement of Work.

Take measurements as described in Subsection 109.02 unless otherwise modified by the Measurement Subsection of the section controlling the work being performed. Table 109-1 indicates the accuracy required for quantities 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 Quantities 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

109.02_National_11_9_2016

Add the following sentence to Subsection 109.02(b):

109.02 Measurement Terms and Definitions.

(b) Contract quantity.

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

152 - Construction Survey and Staking 152.00_National_12_12_2016

Add the following to Subsection 152.04(c):

152.04 General.

(c) Material.

Use required stake dimensions and materials. Pre-paint the top 2 inches of all stakes and lath, or mark them with plastic flagging. Use designated colors for paint or flagging. Mark all stakes with a stake pencil that leaves a legible imprint, or with waterproof ink.

Do not use aerosol spray paints.

Use moisture-resistant paper for survey notes. Keep notes in books with covers that will protect the contents and retain the pages in numerical sequence.

Make the following changes to Subsection 152.05:

152.05 Survey and Staking Requirements.

Delete Subsection 152.05(d)(2) and replace with the following:

(d) Slope and reference stakes.

(2) Conventional survey methods. When required, locate slope stakes on designated portions of the road. Locate the slope stake catch points and use them to establish clearing limits and slope stake references.

Mark slope stakes with the station, the amount of cut or fill, the horizontal distance to centerline, and the slope ratios.

Place slope reference stakes at least 10 feet outside the clearing limit and mark with the offset distance to the slope stake. Place sight stakes when required.

Prior to clearing and grubbing operations, move the slope stake outside the clearing limit to the slope reference stake. After clearing and grubbing and before excavation, reset the slope stakes in their original position.

Use the designated method to establish the slope stake catchpoint.

Method I—Computed Method. Use the template information shown in the plans or other Government-provided data to calculate the actual location of the catchpoint. The slope stake “catchpoint distance” provided may be used as a trial location to initiate slope staking. Recatch slope stakes on any section that does not match the staking report within the tolerances established in Table 152-2.

Method II—Catchpoint Measurement Method. Determine the location of slope stake catchpoints by measuring the catchpoint distances shown in the plans or other Government-provided data.

Add the following to Subsection 152.05(e):

(e) Clearing and grubbing limits.

Mark the clearing limits with flagging or tags on trees to be left standing, or on lath. Make markings intervisible, and no more than 90 feet apart.

After establishing clearing limits, move the location line stake outside the clearing limits for station identification purposes, and mark it with horizontal distance to location line.

Replace Table 152-1 with the following:

Table 152-1 Construction Survey and Staking Tolerances Table 152-1

Construction Survey and Staking Tolerances (1)

Staking Phase Horizontal Vertical

Control points set from existing Government control points- Tolerance Class A

±0.03 feet (±10 millimeters)

±0.01 feet × N

(±3 millimeters × N )(2)

Mapping, topography, and cross-section Points- Tolerance Class A

±0.16 feet (±50 millimeters)

±0.16 feet (±50 millimeters)

Centerline points (3) including (PC), (PT), (POT),(POC), and references- Tolerance Class A

±0.06 feet (±20 millimeters)

±0.06 feet (±20 millimeters)

Slope-stake and slope-stake references- Tolerance Class A (4)

±0.16 feet (±50 millimeters)

±0.16 feet ±50 millimeters)

Culverts, ditches, and minor drainage structures stakes- Tolerance Class A

±0.16 feet (±50 millimeters)

±0.06 feet (±20 millimeters)

Retaining walls stakes ±0.06 feet (±20 millimeters)

±0.03 feet (±10 millimeters)

Curb and gutter stakes ±0.06 feet (±20 millimeters)

±0.03 feet (±10 millimeters)

Bridge substructures stakes ±0.03 feet (±10 millimeters)(5)

±0.03 feet (±10 millimeters)

Bridge superstructures stakes ±0.03 feet (±10 millimeters)(5)

±0.03 feet (±10 millimeters)

Clearing and grubbing limit stakes- Tolerance Class A

±1.00 feet (±300 millimeters)

Roadway subgrade finish stakes- Tolerance Class A (6)

±0.16 feet (±50 millimeters)

±0.03 feet (±10 millimeters)

Roadway finish grade stakes (6) ±0.16 feet (±50 millimeters)

±0.03 feet (±10 millimeters)

Table 152-1 Construction Survey and Staking Tolerances (continued) (1)

Staking Phase Horizontal Vertical

Control points set from existing Government control points –Tolerance Class B (7)

±0.16 feet (±20 millimeters)

±0.16 feet ×

(±20 millimeters × )(2)

Mapping, topography, and cross-section points–Tolerance Class B (7)

±1.00 feet (±300 millimeters)

±0.50 feet (±150 millimeters)

Centerline points including (PC), (PT), (POT),(POC), and references–Tolerance Class B (7)

±0.16 feet (±20 millimeters)

±0.16 feet (±20 millimeters)

Slope-stake and slope-stake references– Tolerance Class B (7)

±0.50 feet (±50 millimeters)

±0.16 feet ±50 millimeters)

Culverts, ditches, and minor drainage structures stakes–Tolerance Class B (7)

±0.50 feet (±150 millimeters)

±0.16 feet (±20 millimeters)

Clearing and grubbing limit stakes–Tolerance Class B (7)

±2.00 feet (±600 millimeters)

Roadway subgrade finish stakes–Tolerance Class B (7)

±0.50 feet (±50 millimeters)

±0.16 feet (±10 millimeters)

Roadway finish grade stakes–Tolerance Class B (7)

±0.50 feet (±50 millimeters)

±0.16 feet (±10 millimeters)

(1) At statistical 95 percent confidence level. Tolerances are relative to existing Government control points.

(2) N is the number of instrument setups.

(3) Centerline points: PC - point of curve, PT - point of tangent, POT - point on tangent, POC - point on curve.

(4) Take the cross-sections normal to the centerline ±1 degree.

(5) Bridge control is established as a local network and the tolerances are relative to that network.

(6) Includes paved ditches.

(7) Tolerance Class B for Very Low Volume Roads with an aggregate or native finished surface.

N

N

153 - Contractor Quality Control 153.02_National_11_1_2016

Delete Subsection 153.02 and replace with the following:

153.02 Qualifications.

Submit the following for approval with the quality control plan:

(a) Quality control manager (QCM). Furnish a QCM who has at least 2 years’ experience in construction, inspector, quality control and material testing on construction projects of similar type and scope.

(b) Testers. Provide testers with at least one year experience in the type of sampling and testing required, and with one of the following for the type of sampling and testing performed:

(1) NICET Level II certification in highway material or equivalent state or industry certification;

(2) Certification by a regional certification program (such as Western Alliance for Quality Transportation Construction (WAQTC), Northeast Transportation Technician Certification Program (NETTCP), Southeast Task Force for Technician Training and Qualification (STFTTQ), or Multi Regional Training and Certification (M-TRAC)); or

(3) At least one year employment by an AASHTO accredited laboratory performing equivalent sampling and testing.

153.03_National_11_1_2016

Add the following paragraph to the end of Subsection 153.03(b):

153.03 Quality Control Plan.

(b) Quality Control Procedures.

Submit written proposals for approval of alternate AASHTO or State approved test methods. Alternate methods may be allowed based on documented equivalence to the specified method.

153.07_National_11_1_2016

Delete Subsection 153.07 and replace with the following:

153.07 Records and control charts.

Maintain complete testing and inspection records by pay item number and make them accessible to the CO.

155 - Schedules for Construction Contracts 155.00_National_11_9_2016

Delete Section 155 in its entirety.

Delete Section 155.

156 - Public Traffic 156.00_National_2_5_2019

Delete Section 156 in its entirety and replace with the following:

Section 156. – PUBLIC TRAFFIC Description

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

Material

156.02 Conform to the MUTCD and the following Sections and Subsections:

Permanent Traffic Control 633 Traffic Signing and Marking Material 718 Concrete Barriers and Precast Guardwalls 618 Temporary plastic fence 710.11

Construction Requirements

156.03 General. Accommodate traffic according to MUTCD, approved traffic control plan and this section.

Perform work in a manner that ensures safety and convenience of the public. Unless otherwise provided for in Table 156-1, keep existing roads open to all traffic during road improvement work, and maintain them in a condition that will adequately accommodate traffic. Delays may not exceed 20 minutes at any one time followed by an open period of no less than 30 minutes. Accommodate public traffic on roads adjacent to and within the project until the project is accepted according to Subsection 106.07(b).

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

Post construction 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 writing to allow public traffic to use a new road being constructed prior to completion, it will be considered an existing 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 construction operations.

(b) All detours outside of clearing limits will be approved in writing by the Contracting 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 existing conditions.

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

(g) Keep temporary traffic control devices clean.

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

(i) When required, use flaggers certified by the American Traffic Safety Services Association, the National Safety Council, the International Municipal Signal Association, a state agency, or other acceptable organization. Perform the work described under MUTCD Part 6. Use type III, VII, VIII, or IX retroreflective sheeting 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 consecutive days of closure shall be followed by a minimum number of consecutive 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 construction, give written notice to the Contracting Officer at least 10 days in advance.

Table 156-1 Temporary Road Closures

Road Number

From Terminus

To Terminus

Maximum Consecutive Days of Closure

Minimum Consecutive Days Open

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

156.06 Acceptance. Public traffic work will be evaluated under Subsection 106.02.

Measurement and Payment

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

201 - Clearing and Grubbing 201.04_National_11_2_2016

Add the following paragraph to Subsection 201.04:

201.04 Clearing.

(e) Do not cut vegetation less than 3 feet in height and less than 3 inches in diameter that is within the clearing limits but beyond the roadway and not in a decking area and that does not interfere with sight distance along the road unless otherwise designated.

201.03_Regional_5_31_2018

Delete the last sentence in the second paragraph of Subsection 201.03.

201.03 General.

Delete paragraph (c) of Subsection 201.04 and replace with the following:

201.04 Clearing.

(c) In areas outside the excavation, embankment, and slope rounding limits, cut stumps to within 12” inches or one-third of the stump diameter of the ground, whichever is higher, measured on the side adjacent to the highest ground. For timber sales, stump heights will meet the requirements of the Timber Sale contract; and

201.04_National_9_10_2018

Delete paragraph (c) and replace with the following:

201.04 Clearing

(c) In areas outside the excavation, embankment, and slope rounding limits, cut stumps to maximum stump height shown in table below.

Utilization standards for merchantable timber are listed below. Fall and buck merchantable material into lengths not to exceed 16’ feet. Pieces (logs) meet utilization standards when such pieces would have met Utilization Standards if bucking lengths were varied to include such material.

Minimum Utilization Standards

Species Maximum Stump

Height (inches) Length (feet) Diameter1 (inches) % Net Scale2 Pine/Spruce 8” 8’ 6”

1 measured at inside bark at small end 2 in % gross scale

201.06_National_11_2_2016

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

201.06 Disposal.

Dispose of merchantable timber designated for removal according to the provisions of the timber sale contract.

201.06_National_2_22_2018

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

201.06 Disposal.

Merchantable timber is Government property.

202 - Additional Clearing and Grubbing

202.04_Regional_7_25_2019

Delete the Subsection 202.01 and replace the following:

202.01 This work consists of clearing and grubbing within clearing limits as designated in the plans. This work also includes scalloping clearing lines, clearing vistas, thinning vegetation, special clearing and grubbing and the removal of individual trees and stumps designated in the plans that may be outside the clearing limits.

Add the following to Subsection 202.04:

202.04 Selective Clearing.

(a) Roadside Clearing. Cut all brush and small trees, 6” inches in diameter or less at the point of cut, inside the roadside clearing limits and outside the roadbed no higher than 6” inches above ground level. If rocks or other obstructions are encountered, cut no higher than 6” inches above the obstruction. Limb live trees with a diameter larger than 6” inches to a height of 14’ feet above the road surface.

Add the following to Subsection 202.06:

202.06 Special Clearing and Grubbing.

(a) Roadway and Roadside Clearing and Grubbing. Clear Within the roadside clearing limits. Grub the roadway and horizontally 2’ feet beyond each shoulder. Dispose of merchantable timber according to Subsection 201.06

203 - Removal of Structures and Obstructions

203.05_National_9_10_2018

Add the following to Subsection 203.05:

203.05 Disposing of Material.

(e)…