A10. J3. FSSS GAOA Beasore Road Repairs.pdf

Forest Service Standard Specifications (FSSS) 03/16/2023

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Preface

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

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101 - Terms¸ Format¸ and Definitions

101.01 Reserved.

101.02 Reserved.

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

(b) Miscellaneous unit abbreviations.

MP — milepost location ppm — parts per million volume

STA station location

101.04 Definitions.

Adjustment in Contract Price — “Equitable adjustment,” as used in the Federal Acquisition Regulations.

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.

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

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.

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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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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Figure 101-1—Illustration of road structure terms.

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

Reserved.

103 - Scope of Work 103.00_National_11_9_2016

Reserved.

104 - Control of Work 104.00_National_11_9_2016

104.01 Reserved.

104.02 Reserved.

104.03 Reserved.

104.04 Reserved.

104.05 Reserved.

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

105.01 Reserved.

105.02 Reserved.

105.03 Reserved.

105.04 Reserved.

105.05 Reserved.

105.05 Use of Material Found in the Work.

Materials produced or processed from Government lands in excess of the quantities required for performance of this contract are the property of the Government. Place excess material safely at government-approved location, at no additional cost to government.

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106 - Acceptance of Work

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:

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1. Sampling method;

Number of samples;

2. Sample transport;

Test procedures;

3. Testing laboratories;

Reporting;

4. Estimated time and costs; and 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 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.

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107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public

108 - Prosecution and Progress

109 - Measurement and Payment

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

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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.

155 - Schedules for Construction Contracts

301 - Untreated Aggregate Courses

301.01 Reserved.

301.02 Reserved.

301.03 General.

Written approval of the roadbed is required before placing aggregate.

For pit run or grid-rolled material, furnish material smaller than the maximum size, no gradation will be required otherwise. After processing on the road, remove all oversize material from the road and dispose as directed by the CO.

Provide additives or binder, if required, at the proportions specified.

Develop and use Government furnished sources according to Section 105.

If the aggregate is produced and stockpiled before placement, handle and stockpile according to Section 314.

301.04 Reserved.

301.05 Compacting.

Compact each layer full width. Roll from the sides to the center, parallel to the centerline of the road.

Along curbs, headers, walls, and all places not accessible to the roller, compact the material with approved tampers or compactors.

Compact the aggregate using one of the following methods as specified:

(a) Compaction A. Operating spreading and hauling equipment over the full width of the travelway.

(b) Compaction B. Operate rollers and compact as specified in Subsection 204.11(a)(1).

(c) Compaction C. Moisten or dry the aggregate to a uniform moisture content between 5 and 7 percent based on total dry weight of the mixture. Operate rollers and compact as specified in Subsection 204.11(a)(1).

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(d) Compaction D. Compact to a density of at least 95 percent of the maximum density, as determined by AASHTO T 99, method C or D.

(e) Compaction E. Compact to a density of at least 95 per-cent of the maximum density, as determined by AASHTO T 180, method C or D.

For all compaction methods, blade the surface of each layer during the compaction operations to remove irregularities and produce a smooth, even surface. When a density requirement is specified, determine the in place density and moisture content according to AASHTO T 310 or other approved test procedures.

407 - Chip Seal

407.01 Description.

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

407.02 Reserved.

407.03 Reserved.

407.04 Reserved.

407.05 Reserved.

407.06 Reserved.

407.07 Weather Limitations.

(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 anticipated for at least 24 hours after application;

407.08 Production 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 gradation, construct a 500-foot control strip that is one-lane wide.

Construct the control strip using material, lay-down, and compaction procedures intended for the remainder of the surface treatment according to subsection 407.09 and 407.10. Cease production after construction of the control strip until the material and the control strip are evaluated and accepted.

407.09 Reserved.

407.10 Reserved.

407.11 Placing and Finishing. Table 407-1.

Table 407-1

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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.

407.12 Double and Triple Course Chip Seal. Table 407-2.

Table 407-2 Approximate Quantities of Material for

Double Course Surface Treatments

Designation (Thickness)

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

2A (3/4 inch)

1st Application 3/4 inch A 40 – 49 0.35 – 0.51 0.22 – 0.33

2nd Application 3/8 inch C 20 – 26 0.51 – 0.60 0.33 – 0.42

2B (5/8 inch)

1st Application 1/2 inch B 29 – 40 0.31 – 0.40 0.18 – 0.29

2nd Application No. 4 D 14 – 20 0.40 – 0.51 0.24 – 0.33

2C (1/2 inch)

1st Application 3/8 inch C 26 – 35 0.20 – 0.31 0.11 – 0.22

2nd Application No. 4 B 9 – 15 0.31 – 0.40 0.18 – 0.29

(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

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

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407.12 Double and Triple Course Chip Seal. Table 407-2a.

Table 407-2a

Approximate Quantities of Material for Triple Course Chip Seal

Designation (Thickness)

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

3A (3/4 inch)

1st Application 3/4 inch A 35 – 46 0.24 – 0.35 0.15 – 0.27

2nd Application 3/8 inch C 20 – 26 0.31 – 0.40 0.18 – 0.29

3rd Application No. 4 D 9 – 15 0.24 – 0.35 0.15 – 0.27

3B (5/8 inch)

1st Application 1/2 inch B 29 – 40 0.20 – 0.31 0.11 – 0.22

2nd Application 3/8 inch C 15 – 20 0.31 – 0.40 0.18 – 0.29

3rd Application No. 4 D 9 – 15 0.20 – 0.31 0.11 – 0.22

(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

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

407.13 Reserved.

407.14 Reserved.

407.15 Payment.

407.15 The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the Section 407 pay items listed in the bid schedule. See Subsection 109.05.