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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

6. PROJECT NO. 4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

IMPORTANT -- The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9.

INFORMATION

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder."

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

1002631

ALASKA REGIONAL OFFICE

709 WEST 9TH STREET

JUNEAU AK 99802

STACY DOUTT 907-586-7906

106/02/2020

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10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date)

Naha Trail Reconstruction Phase 1

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11. The Contractor shall begin performance

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

award, notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See ________________________________________________.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and is not required.is, b. An offer guarantee

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

15 calendar days and complete by 09/30/2020 ________________

F.1 52.211-10

06/23/2020

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

x x x x copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ ___________________ (hour) local time calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected . _________________

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within ____________________ calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in item 13d.)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than item 14.)

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award.

No further contractual document is necessary.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. DATE

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ALASKA REGIONAL OFFICE

709 WEST 9TH STREET

JUNEAU AK 99802

DELLA KOELLING

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, copies to issuing office.)

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

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(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

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UNIT PRICE

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USDA FOREST SERVICE

TONGASS NF KETCHIKAN AREA FED BLDG

648 MISSION STREET

KETCHIKAN AK 99901 US

0001 Naha Trail Reconstruction base; trail reconstruction, aggregate surfacing, culvert, rock steps

0002 Naha Trail Reconstruction option - trail bridge

FOB: Destination

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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PART 1 – THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

Naha Trail Reconstruction Phase 1

Ketchikan Misty Fjords Ranger District

B.1 - SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Item # Schedule of Supplies/Services QTY. UNIT Unit Price Total Price 0001 Base Item: NAHA Trail Reconstruction Phase 1

0001AA 907 Mobilization 1 LS $ $ 0001AB 912 Hazard Tree Removal 1 EA $ $ 0001AC 913 Aggregate surfacing (AS) 4 inch depth 1355 LF $ $ 0001AD 913 Aggregate Surfacing 10 inch depth 130 LF $ $ 0001AE 913 Aggregate Surfacing with Full bench (AS-FB) 43 LF $ $ 0001AF 925 Ditches and Drainage 105 LF $ $ 0001AG 936 Log Riser Steps 25 EA $ $ 0001AH 936 Cut Rock Steps 6 EA $ $ 0001AI 921 12 inch culvert 5 LF $ $ 0001AJ 983 Demolition and Removal of Trail Structures 1 LS $ $

TOTAL Item(s) 0001: $ 1001 Option Item: Timber Trail Bridge 1001AA 962 Timber Trail Bridge (30 ft) 1 EA $ $

TOTAL Item(s) 1001: $

TOTAL All Item(s): $ LS – Lump Sum; LF – Linear Foot; CY – Cubic Yard; SY – Square Yard; MI – Mile; Govt - Government

Additional Terms:

1) Quoters must submit prices for all Items in the Schedule of Items above.

2) Disclosure of the Magnitude of Construction Projects: Between $100,000 and $250,000

3) Mobilization does not include on-site construction activities including the movement of personnel, materials, or equipment within the project site.

4) Payment for bond premiums in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation ((FAR) 48 CFR Chapter

1) Clause 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, shall not be in addition to the contract price. Include bond payments under Mobilization.

5) Payment will be made on actual work performed as described in FS-14 109.01 as attached, unless otherwise noted.

6) Payment will be made IAW Section G.2. only for those Items listed on the Schedule of Items above.

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 – Scope of the Contract The Tongass National Forest requires construction work on the Ketchikan Misty Fjord Ranger District involving the reconstruction of the existing trail at Naha Trail as specified in the terms and conditions of this contract.

Base Work includes removal and disposal of existing treated wood trail and structures, construction of aggregate surface trail, log steps, cut rock steps, and mobilization. The Option Item includes demolition and removal of one existing trail

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Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, supplies, supervision and transportation to perform all work on the schedule of supplies/services as ordered.

This work is subject to the Construction Wage Rate Requirements statute (formerly the Davis-Bacon Act).

C.2 – Project Description and Location

1) Location and Facilities: Naha Trail is located near Loring Alaska about 12 miles north of Ketchikan, Alaska.

2) Access to Construction Site: Access to the project is by boat or float plane. There is a ramp and float facility at saltwater with limited space for boat mooring.

3) Other Site Use: IAW Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clause 452.236-72 Use of Premises, the Contractor may be allowed to use locations away from the project site for related purposes (e.g., camping, equipment and/or material storage, prefabrication constructs, etc.) upon written approval from the applicable Authorized Official (i.e., District Ranger, Forest Supervisor, or Regional Forester) IAW FAR 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities.

4) Government Furnished Equipment, Materials, and/or Information: The Government will provide the following items at the location(s) described. The Contractor is responsible for transportation of these items to the project site, and for safe handling and storage prior to use in construction. Materials not incorporated into the work will remain the property of the Government.

• 40 cubic yards of D-1 Crushed Aggregate located in super sacks at the picnic shelter below the salt chuck at

NAHA. Preserve and return woven bags (deliver to the warehouse)

• 5 LF of 12” diameter black polyethylene culvert pipe located at the picnic shelter near the salt chuck.

C.3 – Technical Specifications

1) The technical specifications are included as attachment in Section J.

2) The above is a list of major specifications applicable to this contract. Other specifications referred to within these specifications (even though not specifically listed here) are also fully applicable to the solicitation and any resultant contract.

3) STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TRAILS AND TRAIL BRIDGES ON FOREST SERVICE PROJECTS, 10/30/2014. Note that this version supersedes EM-7720-103, Standard Specification for Construction and Maintenance of Trails (1996).

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C.4 – General Work Requirements:

Section 901—Terms, Format, Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Definitions Section 902—Intent of Contract Section 904—Control of Materials Section 905—Quality Assurance and Quantity Measurement Section 906—Measurement and Payment Section 907—Mobilization Section 909—Maintenance for Traffic Section 911—Excavation and Embankment Section 912—Clearing and Grubbing Section 913—Aggregate Surfacing Section 925—Ditches Section 936—Log Steps Section 939—Solid Rock Removal Section 983—Demolition and Removal of Trail Structures

Section 901—Terms, Format, Abbreviations, and Definitions

901.01 Terms, Abbreviations, and Definitions

(a) Specification Terms. These specifications are generally written in the imperative mood. In sentences using the imperative mood, the subject “the Contractor,” is implied. Also implied in this language is “shall,” “shall be,” or similar words or phrases. In material specifications, the subject may also be the supplier, fabricator, or manufacturer supplying material, products, or equipment for use on the project. Wherever “directed,” “required,” “prescribed,” or similar words are used, the “direction,” “requirement,” or “order” of the CO is intended. Similarly, wherever “approved”, “acceptable”,” suitable”, “satisfactory”, or similar words are used, they mean “approved by,” “acceptable to,” or “satisfactory to” the CO.

The word “will” generally pertains to decisions or actions of the CO. Whenever in these specifications, or in other contract documents, the following terms (or pronouns in place of them) are used, the intent and meaning shall be interpreted as follows: reference to a specific standard, test, testing method, or specification shall mean the latest published edition or amendment that is in effect at the solicitation issue date for the public works contracts.

(b) Abbreviations and Acronyms.

AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials AGGR Aggregate AQ Actual Quantities AS Aggregate Surfacing ASTM American Society for Testing and Material AWPA American Wood Preservers Association CL Centerline CO Contracting Officer CRS Cut Rock Steps DLB Double Log Bridge DQ Design Quantities EA Each hr hour lf Linear Feet LOD Log Open Drain LRS Log Riser Steps LRS-RL Log Riser Steps w/ Retainer Log LS Lump Sum LSQ Lump Sum Quantities LWB Log Waterbar MW Miscellaneous Work NW No Work

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NBS National Bureau of Standards PS Product Standard issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce SHT Sheet SOD Stone Open Drain SP Sign Post SRS Stone Riser Steps SRW Stone Retaining Wall WCLIB West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau WWPA Western Wood Products Association

(c) Definitions. When the following terms, or pronouns in place of them, are used in these specifications or in other contract documents, the intent and meaning are as follows:

Base Course. The layer or layers of specified material of designed thickness placed on a trailbed to support surfacing.

Batter. A backward and upward slope of the face of a wall.

Berm. The ridge of material formed on the outer edge of the trail that projects higher than the tread.

Borrow. Suitable materials taken from approved sources designated on the drawings or on the ground, to be used for embankments and backfilling.

Bridge. A structure, including supports, erected over a depression or stream, and having a deck to carry traffic.

Catch Point. The outer limits of a trailway where the excavation and/or embankment intersect with the ground line.

Clearing Limit. The area over and beside the trail that is cleared of trees, limbs, and other obstructions.

Compacted. Consolidation that is obtained by tamping or rolling suitable material until no noticeable displacement of material is observed.

Contracting Officer (CO). An official of the Government with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings. The term includes certain authorized representatives of the CO acting within the limits of their authority as delegated by the CO.

Danger Tree. An unstable tree 5 inches or greater in diameter at breast height that is likely to fall across the trail.

Designated on the Ground. The location of materials, work areas, and construction items, including lines and grades, marked on the ground with stakes, flagging, tags, or paint.

Drawings. Documents showing details for construction of a facility, including but not limited to straight-line diagrams, trail logs, standard drawings, construction logs, plan and profile sheets, cross-sections, diagrams, layouts, schematics, descriptive literature, and similar materials.

Duff. Organic material overlying rock or mineral soil.

Embankment. A structure of suitable material placed on the prepared ground surface and constructed to the trailbed elevation.

Excess Excavation. Material in the trailway in excess of that needed for construction of designed trailways.

Ford. A water-level stream crossing constructed to provide a level surface for safe traffic passage.

Full Bench. Trailbed constructed entirely on undisturbed material.

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Grade. The vertical distance of ascent or descent of the trail expressed as a percentage of the horizontal distance.

Header Rock. Rock laid with the narrow end towards the face of the wall.

Inslope. Where the trail tread is sloped downward toward the backslope.

Mineral Soil. Soil or aggregate that is free from organic substances and contains no particles larger than 2 inches at their greatest dimension.

Outslope. Where the trail tread is sloped downward toward the embankment or daylight side of the trailway.

Sideslope. The natural slope of the ground, usually expressed as a percentage.

Slough. That material from the backslope or the area of the backslope that has raveled onto the trailbed.

Slump. Where the trailbed material has moved downward, causing a dip in the trail grade.

Special Project Specification. Specifications that detail the conditions and requirements peculiar to an individual project, including additions and revisions to the standard specifications.

Surfacing. Material placed on top of the trailbed that provides the desired tread.

Suitable Material. Rock that can be accommodated in the trail structure, and soil free of duff with a recognizable granular texture.

Switchback. A reverse in direction of trail grade with a level landing used to change elevation on a steep slope, usually involving special treatment of the approaches, barriers, and drainages.

Trailbed. The finished surface on which base course or surfacing may be constructed. For trails without surfacing the trailbed is the tread.

Trailway. The portion of the trail within the limits of the excavation and embankment.

Tread. The surface portion of the trail upon which traffic moves.

Turnout. A short section of extra trail width to provide for passage of trail users.

Volunteer Trail. A route followed by hikers, not a constructed trail.

Waterbar. A structure used for turning water off the trail, usually made of logs or stones.

Water Courses. Any natural or constructed channel where water naturally flows or will collect and flow during spring runoff, rainstorms, etc.

Section 902—Intent of Contract

902.01 Intent. The intent is to provide for the completion of the project described in the contract. Furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, utilities, and supplies, and perform all work required to complete the project in accordance with trail log, drawings, specifications, and provisions of the contract.

The project is located in a remote area with no available utilities. Camping is allowed, submit a camp plan for approval.

Meet the requirements of Section H, Use of Premises.

The use of equipment such as backhoes and bobcats is prohibited on this trail. The use of helicopters in the project area is allowed. If other mechanized equipment is being proposed for use, submit for approval a motorized equipment plan outlining types of equipment, location of their use, and proposed mitigation for wet or unstable areas. This plan will be submitted and approved prior to beginning any work.

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Section 904—Control of Materials

904.01 Handling Materials. Transport and handle all materials to preserve their quality and fitness for the work.

Stockpile, load, and transport aggregates in a manner that will preserve specified gradation and avoid contamination.

Store materials to assure the preservation of their quality and fitness for the work. Locate stored materials to facilitate their prompt inspection. Arrangements for storage on other than designated sites are the responsibility of the contractor.

Section 905—Quality Assurance and Quantity Measurement Description

905.01 Work. Work consists of providing certification that the quality and quantity of construction conform to the drawings, specifications, and requirements of the contract.

Construction

905.02 Certification and Measurements

(a) Offsite-Produced Materials. Furnish signed certificates executed by the manufacturer, supplier, or vendor, stipulating that all offsite-produced materials incorporated in the work meet applicable requirements SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS or stated in the specifications. Furnish a certificate for each commodity or invoice.

(b) Quantity Measurements. Submit quantities to the CO for periodic progress payments, and the CO will compute payments. Quantities are subject to verification.

Measurement

905.04 Method. There will be no separate measurement for this item.

Payment

905.05 Basis. Payment will be considered incidental to other pay items in this contract.

Section 906—Measurement and Payment

906.01 General. Measurement and payment for contract work will be made only for and under those pay items included in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS. All other work and materials will be considered incidental and included in the payment of the PAY ITEMS in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.

When more than one class, size, or thickness is specified in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS for any PAY ITEM, suffixes will be added to the item number to differentiate between the items.

906.02 Determination of Quantities. The following measurements and calculations are to be used to determine contract quantities for payment:

Measure Culverts (Culvert), Log Riser Steps (LRS), Cut Rock Steps (CRS), as each. Aggregate Surfacing D-1 material used in the construction of these items will incidental and included in the payment of these items.

Measure Ditch in linear feet measured along the centerline and parallel to the specified grade. Aggregate Surfacing D-1 material used in the construction of these items will be paid for as Aggregate surfacing (Type AS).

Measure Bridge (BR), Mobilization, Demolition and Removal of Structures as Lump Sum Quantity (LSQ). For Bridge-the aggregate will be incidental and included in the payment of Bridge.

906.03 Units of Measurement. Payment will be made by units defined and determined according to standard measure and by the following:

(a) Cubic Yard (CY). Measurement by calculating volume in helicopter sling bags or other approved method.

(b) Each (EA). One complete unit, which may consist of one or more parts.

(c) Lump Sum Quantity (LSQ). The quantities that denote one complete unit of work as required by or described in the contract, including necessary materials, equipment, and labor to complete the job.

(d) Linear Feet (LF). Measurement in feet taken along the centerline of the trail and parallel to the finished grade.

(e) Square Feet (SF). Measurement taken by averaging the length of the bottom and the top of the wall and multiplying by the average height.

906.04 Methods of Measurement. One of the following methods of measurement for determining final payment is DESIGNATED ON THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS for each PAY ITEM:

(a) Designed Quantities. These quantities denote the final number of units to be paid for under the terms of the contract.

They are based upon the original design data available prior to advertising the project. Original design data include the preliminary survey information, design assumptions, calculations, and drawings. Changes in the number of units DESIGNATED IN THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS may be authorized under the following conditions:

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(1) As a result of changes in the work approved by the CO.

(2) As a result of the CO determining that errors exist in the original design that cause a PAY ITEM quantity to change by 15 percent or more.

(3) As a result of the contractor submitting to the CO a written request showing evidence of errors in the original design that cause a PAY ITEM quantity to change by 15 percent or more. The evidence must be verifiable and consist of calculations, drawings, or other data that show how the designed quantity is believed to be in error.

(b) Actual Quantities (AQ). These quantities are determined from measurement of completed work or certified receipts.

(c) Lump Sum Quantities (LSQ). These quantities denote one complete unit of work as required by or described in the contract, including necessary materials, equipment, and labor to complete the job.

Section 907 — Mobilization

DESCRIPTION

907.01 Work. This work consists of moving personnel, material and incidentals to the project, and performing all work necessary before beginning work at the project site. Mobilization includes the costs associated with obtaining permits, insurance, and bonds. Mobilization is not intended to pay for the costs of materials before they are used on the project site.

PAYMENT

907.02 Basis. Pay for the accepted work at the contract unit price for the PAY ITEM SHOWN IN THE SCHEDULE OF

ITEMS.

Make progress payments for mobilization as follows:

(a) Reimburse for bond premiums before issuing the Notice to proceed if evidence of payment is received.

(b) When 5 percent or more of the original contract amount is earned from other PAY ITEMS, pay mobilization at the rate of 50 percent, or up to 5 percent of the original contract amount, whichever is less.

(c) When 10 percent or more of the original contract amount is earned from other PAY ITEMS, pay mobilization at the rate of 100 percent, or up to 10 percent of the original contract amount, whichever is less.

(d) Pay any unpaid amount for mobilization upon final acceptance of all work items.

Make payment under:

PAY ITEM PAY UNIT

907 Mobilization…………….. …. ..………….…………………..….....LSQ

Section 909—Maintenance for Traffic

909.01 General. Before any suspension of work, take precautions necessary to prevent damage to the project, such as temporary detours, approaches, crossings, or intersections, and make provisions for normal drainage and to minimize erosion. Leave the existing Naha Trail in a condition suitable for traffic unless otherwise approved.

The existing Naha Trail will remain open to the public during construction, except during times when helicopter operations present a hazard or while other construction hazards are present. During these times, provide a “Trail Closed” sign and barriers at both trailheads and a safe distance from the hazardous work both directions. Signs shall be neatly lettered and clearly legible from a distance of at least 20 ft.

Install warning signs and give verbal warnings to alert hikers to construction activities where they exist.

Section 911—Excavation and Embankment Description

911.01 Work. Work consists of the excavation and placement of excavated material, regardless of its nature, from within the trailway or from other sources, except for material included under other pay items SHOWN IN THE SCHEDULE OF

ITEMS.

Includes excavation, embankment, and backfill construction required to shape and finish the trailbed, ditches, backslopes, and fill slopes.

Construction

911.02 Use and Disposal of Excavated Material. Conserve and use all suitable material for specified work. Excavated rock suitable for specified project work and approved may be conserved and used.

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Conserve and use herbaceous vegetation and moss removed during excavation to revegetate excavated areas to provide a neat appearance.

In forested areas, place excess and unsuitable excavation beyond the downslope edge of the trailbed. Do not obstruct drainage and spread to a depth not exceeding 4 inches. This includes any material removed in the grubbing operation and deposited in the same area.

In muskeg or subalpine areas, contain excavated materials and use in work as specified or dispose of in approved locations out of sight of the trail. Do not place uncontained excavated material directly on the ground surface except in final disposal areas.

Utilize suitable excavated materials for appropriate applications in the vicinity of the materials source as approved in lieu of D-1 Aggregate Surfacing. Examples may be bedding for deep fills of AS, etc.

Place rocks over 4 inches in greatest dimension not used in construction beyond the hinge point on the downslope side.

Place rocks so that the tops are at least 6 inches lower than the trailbed surface. Ensure that no blockage of drainage or creation of a windrow effect occurs.

911.03 Ditches and Drainage. Perform ditching in accordance with Section 925.

911.04 Trailway Excavation and Embankment. Minor deviations of ± 4 inches in vertical alignment and 1 foot in horizontal alignment with smooth transitions of at least 30 feet on each side of the deviation are acceptable unless otherwise SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS.

Leave the finished slope in a uniform and roughened condition.

911.05 Trailbed Finish. Fill holes with aggregate, and cut high points to provide a uniform trailbed finish.

911.06 Cut and Fill Slopes. Construct trail so cut and fill slopes are less than the angle of repose or as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. Trim exposed roots flush with finish cut slope. Blend and smooth cut and fill slopes to ensure a finished and neat appearance.

Measurement

911.07 Method. There will be no separate measurement for this item.

Payment

911.08 Basis. Clearing and Grubbing will be considered incidental to other pay items in this contract, and additional payment will not be made.

Section 912—Clearing and Grubbing Description

912.01 Work. Work consists of clearing, grubbing, trimming, removing, and treating trees, logs, limbs, branches, brush, plants, and other vegetation within the clearing limits. Also included, are the protection from injury or defacement of trees and other objects not designated for removal and the treatment of damaged trees.

In general, clearing work consists of clearing small brush, such as blueberry bushes. Most areas of this project will require no clearing. Grubbing work varies depending on type of construction.

Construction

912.02 Clearing Limits. Clear to the dimensions 24 inches each side of the trail centerline.

912.03 Material to Be Cleared. Remove and dispose of trees, logs, limbs, branches, brush, herbaceous plants, and other vegetation within the clearing limits, except for live brush, herbaceous plants, and trees between the trailway and clearing limits that are less than 12 inches in height and less than ½ inch diameter at ground line.

Except as provided above, cut all limbs and branches within 7 feet of the ground and more than 1/2 inch in diameter that extend into the clearing limits. Cut tree limbs flush with the outside of the branch collar and cut brush at the ground surface.

At project completion, trim roots protruding from cut slopes flush with ground level.

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912.04 Damaged Trees. When felling, cutting, or trimming, do not cause bark damage to standing timber. If damage does occur to standing trees, treat the injured trees in an approved manner. Remove and dispose of trees with major roots exposed by construction that are rendered unstable.

912.05 Disposal of Clearing Slash, Logs, Stumps, Brush, and Roots. Limb all felled trees to a 4 inch diameter top, including designated trees outside the clearing limits.

Scatter all products of clearing and grubbing in approved locations outside the clearing limits and out of sight of the trail.

Do not place clearing and grubbing debris in water courses, snow ponds, lakes, meadows, or in locations where it could impede the flows to, through, or from drainage structures.

Measurement

912.06 Method. There will be no separate measurement for this item.

Payment

902.07 Basis. Clearing and Grubbing will be considered incidental to other pay items in this contract, and additional payment will not be made.

Section 913— Aggregate Surfacing Description

913.01 Work. This work consists of hauling, and placing Government furnished Aggregate Surfacing (Type AS), Furnishing, hauling and placing Contractor furnished Aggregate Surfacing, and constructing a ditch where specified in trail log.

Materials

913.02 Requirements.

Aggregate surfacing provide aggregate surfacing meeting the specification D-1 per Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, “Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, 1998”, Section 703.

Provide aggregate surfacing that is free of viable seeds or vegetative material.

913.03 Handling Materials. Stockpile, remove, transport, and spread aggregate in a manner that will preserve specified gradation and avoid contamination.

913.04 Sod. Sod is living vegetation collected from the vicinity of the work. Collect to provide at least 2” of soil below ground level, or to a depth that captures most of the roots. Use a sharp spade to cut sod in 4” min. squares for replanting.

913.05 Planting Soil. Use soil that is retained from excavation and has the same characteristics as the soil around the roots of the sod.

Construction

913.06 Preparation of Subgrade. Prepare and finish trailbed as required under Section 911 and SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. Remove or break out stone that will extend more than 1” above the finished aggregate surface and utilize on the side of the trail where needed to retain aggregate.

913.07 Handling of Materials. Contain aggregate in woven bags until it is installed on the trail. Do not place aggregate directly on the ground outside of the trailway without a tarp or some other means of separation.

913.08 Spreading and Compaction. Use aggregate that is uniformly mixed. Spread to the final thickness and width SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. Compact by hand until visible displacement ceases. At the completion of the project correct any irregularities or depressions that develop by adding or removing material until the surface is smooth and uniform.

913.09 Acceptance, Testing, Sampling, and Tolerances. Provide the minimum compacted thickness of aggregate shown on the Trail Log. If excess aggregate has been delivered to the work area it may be stockpiled in approved

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Do not vary the aggregate width by more than ± 2 inches from the specified width or place it consistently narrower or wider than the specified width, except as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS.

913.10 Sod. Harvest and retain all living sod within excavated areas in a manner that preserves its suitability for successful replanting. If sufficient sod is not available for planting from excavated areas, collect sod from locations and in a manner approved by the CO.

Divide sod into 4” min. pieces and replant 12” o.c. min. in a manner that ensures that roots are surrounded by friable soil.

Schedule work so sod is replanted within 3 days of harvest. Store with pieces placed tightly together to minimize drying.

Measurement

913.11 Method. Measure the quantities in accordance with Section 906.

Payment

913.12 Basis. Pay for the accepted quantities in accordance with Section 906 at the contract unit price of each PAY ITEM SHOWN IN THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS. The D-1 aggregate used in the construction of Aggregate Surfacing with Base (ASB), Rock Steps (RS), and Log Riser Steps (LRS), will be paid at the contract rate for Aggregate Surfacing (AS). If the cubic yard volume of D-1 required meeting the aggregate depth shown on the Trail Log and/or drawings consistently differ from the estimated volume in the Trail Log, notify the CO. Planting Soil and Sod work associated with Aggregate Surfacing work will be considered incidental to Aggregate Surfacing.

Make payment under:

PAY ITEM PAY UNIT

913(01) Aggregate Surfacing (Type AS)................................. LF

Section 925— Ditches and Drainage Description

925.01 Work. This work consists of construction and maintenance of ditches, including excavation and backfill.

Construction

925.02 General. Stake proposed ditch at locations where surface or subsurface drainage indicate the need. The Government will approve ditch locations at the same time with subgrade approval. Locate ditches so as to divert waterflow away from the trail surface and toward the natural drainage features.

Regrade disturbed areas and install drainage as needed to minimize erosion and promote drainage and restore natural appearance.

925.03 Excavation and Embankment. Perform excavation and embankment in accordance with Section 911.

Measurement

925.05 Method. Measure the quantities in accordance with Section 906.

Payment

913.12 Basis. Pay for the accepted quantities in accordance with Section 906 at the contract unit price of each PAY

ITEM SHOWN IN THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.

Make payment under:

PAY ITEM PAY UNIT

925(01) Ditches and Drainage LF

Section 936—Log Steps Description

936.01 Work. This work consists of constructing Log Riser Steps (LRS).

Materials

936.02 Log Provide either Hem-Fir #2 round logs incised and pressure treated, or Alaska Yellow cedar. Timber should be free from shake or rot.

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Treat all logs with AZCA in accordance with AWPA, ground contact. All pressure treatment shall result in the same color.

936.03 Reinforcing steel. #6 rebar

All reinforcing steel shall be new, free from dirt, oil, paint, grease, and loose mill scale, and loose or thick rust when placed.

Construction

936.04 Log Riser Steps. Use single logs for the entire riser. Locate steps to provide rise and grade between as shown on the drawings.

Provide a rock base clean of loose materials, roots, soil, and other obstructions. Hew the bottom of the tread to provide a firm, solid contact with the rock base. Grade trail bed leading into and away from LRS so as to provide a smooth vertical transition as approved.

Measurement

936.05 Method. Measure in accordance with Section 906 and the following:

Payment

937.11 Basis. Pay for the accepted quantities in accordance with Section 906 at the contract unit price for each PAY ITEM SHOWN IN THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS. The D-1 aggregate used in the construction of these items will be paid at the contract rate for Aggregate Surfacing.

Make payment under:

PAY ITEM PAY UNIT

936(01) Log Riser Steps (LRS)…… ........................................................EA

Section 939 — Solid Rock Removal

DESCRIPTION

939.01 Work. Solid Rock Removal (Type SRR) consists of creating a trail surface from sloping solid rock, mucking out excavated areas and finishing the exposed bedrock to provide a finished trail surface and installing Aggregate Surfacing as approved where the finished bedrock surface is not suitable. Methods other than blasting are allowed. If blasting is the chosen method, Sections 939.02 through 939.06 shall apply. If methods other than blasting are used, sections 939.02 through 939.06 do not apply.

MATERIAL

939.02 Regulations. Only use explosives and initiating devices less than 1-year old. Explosives and initiating devices include, but are not necessarily limited to, dynamite and other high explosives, slurries, water gels, emulsions, blasting agents, initiating explosives, detonators, and detonating cord.

CONSTRUCTION

939.03 Regulations. Furnish copies or other proof of all-applicable permits and licenses. Comply with Federal, State, and local regulations on the purchase, transportation, storage, and use of explosive material. Federal regulations include the following:

a). Safety and health: OSHA,29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart U.

b). Storage, security, and accountability: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (BATF), 27 CFR Part 181.

c). Shipment: DOT, 49 CFR Parts 171-179, 390-397

939.04 Blaster-in-Charge. Designate in writing a blaster-in-charge. Submit evidence that the blaster-in-charge has a valid State blaster’s license or other license accepted by the State where the project is located and issued by an equivalent licensing body for the type of blasting required.

939.05 Blasting Plans. Blasting plans are for quality control and record keeping purposes and are to be signed by the blaster-in-charge. The review and acceptance of blasting plans does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for using existing drilling and blasting technology, and for obtaining the required results.

Do not deliver explosives to the project until the general blasting plan is accepted.

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Include, as a minimum, the following safety and procedural details:

1). Working procedures, and safety precautions for storing, transporting, handling, and detonating explosives.

2). Proposed product election for both dry and wet holes. Furnish Manufacturer’s Material Data Sheets for all explosives, primers, initiators, and other blasting devices.

3). Typical plan and section views for both production and controlled blasting, including maximum length of the shot, burden, hole spacing, hole inclination, hole depth, hole diameter, subdrill depth, and powder factor.

4). Proposed initiation and delay methods and delay times.

939.06 Blasting. Drill and blast according to the blasting plan.

Cap all holes to prevent unwanted backfill. Place a stake next to each hole with hole number and total depth drilled.

Use the types of explosives and blasting accessories necessary to obtain the required results. A bottom charge may be larger than the line charges if no overbreak results.

Free blast holes of obstructions for their entire depth. Place charges without caving the blast hole walls. Stem the upper portion of all blast holes with dry sand or other suitable granular material. Do not stem hole with drill cuttings.

Following a blast, stop work in the entire blast area, and check for misfires before allowing worker to return to excavate the rock.

Remove all cut face rock that is loose, hanging, or potentially dangerous. Scale by hand or machine methods as approved by the CO. Leave minor irregularities or surface variations in place if they do not create a hazard. Drill the next lift only after the cleanup work and stabilization work is complete.

If blasting operations cause fracturing of the final rock face, repair or stabilize it in an approved matter at no cost to the Government. Repair or stabilization may include removal, rock bolting, rock dowels, or other stabilization techniques.

Halt blasting operations when any of the following occur and perform additional test blast:

1). Slopes are unstable;

2). Slopes exceed tolerances or overhangs are created;

3). Backslope damage occurs;

4). Safety of the public is jeopardized;

5). Property or natural features are endangered;

6). Fly rock is generated;

7). Excessive ground or airblast vibrations occur in an area where damage to buildings, structures, or utilities is possible.

939.07 Type SRR Tread Finish. Provide a uniform tread surface that is free draining and provides a suitable walking surface as approved. Treat surface to remove tool marks and provide a natural appearing surface, to the extent practical, and as approved.

If tread cannot be made to provide a suitable walking surface, install Aggregate Surfacing as approved.

Measurement

939.08 Method. Measure in accordance with Section 906.

Payment

939.09 Basis. Pay for the accepted quantities in accordance with Section 906.

PAY ITEM PAY UNIT

939(01) Solid Rock Removal (Type SRR).............................................LF

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Section 983 — Demolition and Removal of Trail Structures Description

983.01 Work. This work includes the demolition and removal of all existing boardwalk, bridge and stairs in the work areas identified on the trail log.

Construction

983.02 Demolition and Removal of Boardwalk. Demolish and remove, all planks, sills, posts, hardware, etc on the existing trail, including abandoned sections, and dispose of off National Forest Lands. Do not recycle existing sills.

Measurement

983.03 Method. Measure Quantities in accordance with Section 906

PAY ITEM PAY UNIT

983(01) Demolition and Removal ...............................................................LS.

C.5 – Landscape Preservation (addendum to AGAR 452.236-74)

1) No foot traffic or movement of materials or equipment is allowed over uncompleted and/or unprotected portions of the trail. Workers shall walk away from the trail centerline, dispersing their travel route, to avoid walking on uncompleted portions of the trail. The Contractor shall rehabilitate and/or revegetate sites where damage has occurred to native vegetation.

2) Waste motor oil, fuels, lubricants, bitumen, and/or other similar hydrocarbons shall be collected and returned to either the supplier or a recycling service licensed to collect these fluids/materials. They shall not be wasted, deposited, flushed, or let on the ground or buried.

3) The Contractor shall confine operations to within the clearing limits or other areas designated in the Contract and/or attachments as approved, and prevent the depositing of rocks, excavated materials, stumps, or other debris outside of these limits. Materials which fall outside of these limits shall be retrieved, disposed of, or incorporated into the work as directed by the CO.

4) Prevention of Oil Spills – If the Contractor maintains storage facilities for oil, oil products, or other hydrocarbon substances on or within the project area/site, appropriate preventative measures shall be taken to ensure that any spill of such oil, oil products, or other hydrocarbon substances does not enter any stream or other waters of the United States, or that of any of the individual States.

5) If the total oil, oil products, or other hydrocarbons storage exceeds 1320 gallons, or if any single container exceeds a capacity of 660 gallons, the Contractor shall prepare and submit to the CO a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan. Such plan shall meet the applicable Environmental Protection Agency requirements (40 CFR 112) including certification by a registered professional engineer.

C.6 – Use of Premises (addendum to AGAR 452.236-72)

1) This area contains black and/or brown bear habitat, and is therefore, subject to frequent or infrequent travel and/or presence by these wild animals. They might be habituated to humans, and/or food-conditioned, which may pose a threat to Contractor personnel; it is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure any personnel are “bear aware” and able to minimize impacts to these animals by securing attractants out of reach or attainment by the animal(s).

2) Sanitary Facilities: Unless provided otherwise, the Contractor shall provide and maintain the following facilities (if applicable):

a) Potable water supplies for drinking, washing, and cooking that comply with State of Alaska drinking water regulations (18 AAC 80).

b) Wastewater systems for domestic sewage that comply with State of Alaska wastewater disposal regulations (18

AAC 72).

c) Design, operation, and maintenance of all solid waste systems on lands under Forest Service jurisdiction meet all

Federal, State, and local requirements. This includes, but is not limited to:

i) Federal regulations 40 CFR 243, 40 CFR 245, 40 CFR 257, 40 CFR 258, and;

ii) State regulations 18 AAC 60.

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iii) Removal of all solid wastes and/or residues, with proper disposal at/in approved commercial landfills.

d) Meet the requirements of 40 CFR 112 (Oil Pollution Prevention) for fuel storage, and the requirements of 33 CFR

150 and 33 CFR 154 for facilities involved with transferring oil or hazardous materials in bulk.

3) Transportation, Access, and Equipment: Do not allow helicopters to sling loads directly over persons on the ground at any location.

4) Do not begin any camp development at the project site/area, either land-based or water-based (floating), until a plan for development, occupation, and cleanup is submitted and approved by the CO. The plan shall include the following information at a minimum:

a) Location and size of the proposed camp development, including a map.

b) Wastewater system.

c) Number site users, and dates of occupancy.

d) Water supply system.

e) Sewage and waste disposal systems plan.

f) Building layout, shop area, and living quarters.

g) Camp road and trail layout.

h) Clearing limits and slash disposal locations.

i) Dock and access location (if water-based).

j) Equipment and fuel storage area, and SPCC plan.

k) Incinerator location and ash disposal plan.

l) Solid waste control plan (to prevent food/attractant conditioning of wild animals).

m) Helicopter operations plan.

n) Site restoration plan.

o) Fire prevention and control plan.

5) Do not leave temporary bridges in place between September 15 and March 15, unless approved in writing in advance by the CO.

6) The CO will review the plan as submitted for completeness and applicability. Any necessary modifications to the Contractor’s plans will be discussed with the Contractor prior to approval. Any modifications agreed upon will be incorporated into a revised set of plans.

7) There are no known eagle nest trees in the vicinity of the project area, but if such trees are discovered, no disturbance will be allowed within 330 feet of the trees, and additional mitigation measures may be applied. Additional mitigation measures may be needed if an active raptor or heron nest is discovered.

C.7 – Construction Stakes, Lines, and Grades

1) The Government will stake the beginning stations for work areas listed in Section J. Additional staking required by, and installed by, the Contractor will be incidental to other work so the Contractor will provide any other construction survey work required to complete the project.

2) Areas of weak ground may be crossed on this project. The initial embankment depth shall be as shown on the drawings, or as determined by the CO.

C.8 – Disposal of Waste…