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FOREST SERVICE

SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

For

CORNER BAY FACILITY

DECOMMISSIONING

U.S.D.A. FOREST SERVICE

TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST

July 2020

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Preface

101 - Terms, Format, and Definitions

101.01 Meaning of Terms

101.03 Abbreviations

101.04 Definitions

Figure 101-1—Illustration of road structure terms

101.04 Definitions

102 - Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract

102 Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract

103 - Scope of Work

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104 - Control of Work

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104.06 Use of Roads by Contractor

105 - Control of Material

105.02 Material Sources

105.02(a) Government-provided sources

105.02(c) Contractor-provided sources

105.05 Use of Material Found in the Work

106 - Acceptance of Work

106.01 Conformity with Contract Requirements

106.07 Delete

107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public

107.02 Protection and Restoration of Property and Landscape

107.05 Responsibility for Damage Claims

107.06 Contractor’s Responsibility for Work

107.08 Sanitation, Health, and Safety

107.09 Legal Relationship of the Parties

107.10 Environmental Protection

107.11 Protection of Forests, Parks, and Public Lands:

107.12 Use of premises

107.13 Availability and use of utility services:

108 - Prosecution and Progress

108 Product Substitution Request

109 - Measurement and Payment

109 Deletions

109.02 Measurement Terms and Definitions

109.03 Weighing Procedures and Devices

109.03 Weighing Procedures and Devices

151 - Mobilization

151.01 Description

152 - Construction Survey and Staking

152.02 General

Table 152-1 Tolerances for reestablishing P-line, traverse, and elevations

Table 152-2 Cross section and slope stake tolerances

153 - Contractor Quality Control

153.02 Qualifications

153.03 Contractor Quality Control Plan

153.07 Records and control charts

154 - Contractor Sampling and Testing

154.01 Description

155 - Schedules for Construction Contracts

156 - Public Traffic

157 - Soil Erosion Control

157.04 General

157.11 Waterway and Slope Protection and Stabilization

157.12 Temporary Soil Stabilization

171 - Weed and Disease Prevention

201 - Clearing and Grubbing

201.01 Description

201.02 Material:

201.03 General

201.04 Clearing. (c)

203 - Removal of Structures and Obstructions

203.01 Description

203.04 Removing Material

203.05 Disposing of Material

204 - Excavation and Embankment

625 - Turf Establishment

Section 625. — TURF ESTABLISHMENT

635 - Temporary Traffic Control

635.03 General

637 – Facilities and Services

637.01 Description

637.02 Materials and Construction

806 – Legacy Contaminated Soil Excavation and Remediation

807 – Equipment Rental

807.01 Service Required

807.02 Performance Standards

807.03 General Conditions

807.04 Measurement

807.05 Payment

807.06 Acceptable Quality Levels

Preface

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

101 - Terms, Format, and Definitions

101.01 Meaning of Terms

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101.03 Abbreviations.

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AGAR

AFPA

MSHA

NIST

NESC

WCLIB

Agriculture Acquisition Regulations

American Forest and Paper Association Mine Safety and Health Administration National Institute of Standards and Technology National Electrical Safety Code West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau

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mp Milepost ppm Part Per Million

STA station

101.04 Definitions.

Delete the following definitions and substitute the following:

Bid Schedule--The Schedule of Items.

Bridge--No definition.

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--No definition.

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.

http://www.nist.gov/

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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.

Design Quantity--“Design quantity” is a Forest Service method of measurement from the FS-96 Forest Service Specifications for the Construction of Roads and Bridges. Under these FP specifications this term is replaced by the term “Contract Quantities”.

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.

Schedule of Items--A schedule in the contract that contains a listing and description of construction items, quantities, units of measure, unit price, and amount.

Utilization Standards--The minimum size and percent soundness of trees described in the specifications to determine merchantable timber.

Figure 101-1—Illustration of road structure terms.

101.04 Definitions.

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Contract Modification

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Notice to Proceed

Solicitation

102 - Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract

102 Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract

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103 - Scope of Work

Deletions

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104 - Control of Work

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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 Material Sources.

105.02(a) Government-provided sources.

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Comply with the requirements of 30 CFR 56, subparts B and H. Strip and stockpile the overburden. After operations are complete, spread the stockpiled overburden uniformly over the sides and bottom of the disturbed area. Shape the disturbed area to blend into the surrounding natural terrain.

Inspect rock and fill material sourced from rock pits for the presence of invasive plants. Treat or remove any infestations before transporting to the site and using for restoration purposes.

105.02(c) Contractor-provided sources.

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All material (e.g., soil, gravel, sand, borrow, aggregate, rock, trees, etc.) transported onto National Forest System land or incorporated into the work will be weed-free. The Contracting Officer may request written documentation of methods used to determine the weed-free status of any and all materials furnished by the contractor. Contractor-provided expertise and methods to establish weed-free status must be appropriate for the weeds of concern in the local area.

A Forest Service weed specialist will inspect proposed sources to determine weed-free status.

Provide the Contracting Officer written notification of proposed material sources 14 days prior to use. Written approval of the specific source will be provided to the contractor by the Contracting Officer. If weed species are present in the proposed source, appropriate mitigation measures may allow conditional use of the source as required by the Contracting Officer.

105.05 Use of Material Found in the Work.

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Materials produced or processed from Government lands in excess of the quantities required for performance of this contract are the property of the Government. The Government is not obligated to make reimbursement for the cost of producing these materials.

106 - Acceptance of Work

106.01 Conformity with Contract Requirements.

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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 and replace work that does not conform to the contract, or to prevailing industry standards where no specific contract requirements are noted, 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.

106.07 Delete

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107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public

107.02 Protection and Restoration of Property and Landscape.

Best Management Practices (BMP) Apply Best Management Practices (BMP’s) to all land-disturbing activities as a process to protect the beneficial uses of water from non-point sources of pollution.

Required BMP reference materials are:

The National Core BMP Technical Guide is located at http://fsweb.wo.fs.fed.us/wfw/watershed/national_bmps/index.html The FSH 2509.22 – Soil & Water Conservation Handbook, Chapter 10 – Water Quality Management for National Forest System Lands in Alaska. This document is located in Section J

BMP’s to be referenced for this project include:

Fac-2 Facility Construction & Stormwater Control Road-9 Parking & Staging Areas Road-10 Equipment Refueling & Servicing Veg-2 Erosion Prevention & Control In addition, comply with BMP’s related to the following activities:

a. Minimal disturbance area

b. Weather provisions (suggest precipitation rates or streamflow)

c. Cautious placement of stockpiles and waste (locate and confirm locations)

i. Not in drainage areas or ditches

ii. Not in wetlands

Do not remove, deface, injure, or destroy trees, shrubs, lawns, or other natural features or any other improvements in the work area unless specifically authorized by the Contracting Officer.

Confine operations to within the clearing limits or other areas designated in contract documents, and prevent the depositing of rocks, excavated materials, stumps, or other debris outside of these limits. Unless otherwise agreed to by the CO, retrieve material which falls outside of these limits and either incorporate the material in the work or dispose of the material as directed by the CO.

Protection of Streams, Lakes, and Reservoirs.

A. Take sufficient precautions, including providing all necessary materials and labor, to prevent release of fuels, oils, lubricants, bitumens, sewage, calcium chloride, silt, or other harmful materials into the environment.

B. Do not discharge pollutants such as raw sewage, and other harmful materials into or near rivers, streams, lakes, tidelands, and impoundments or into natural or manmade channels leading thereto. Do not allow wash water or waste water from construction activities to http://fsweb.wo.fs.fed.us/wfw/watershed/national_bmps/index.html enter any stream or other waters prior to treatment by filtration, settling, or other means sufficient to reduce the sediment content to not more than that of the stream into which it is discharged.

C. Immediately contain all contaminated soil, vegetation, or debris resulting from Contractor’s operation, and remove from the project site within 24 hours at the Contractor’s expense.

D. Do not work within the wetted perimeter of streams.

Conduct all operations so as to minimize damage to the soil, existing vegetation, and structures not designated for removal.

107.05 Responsibility for Damage Claims.

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107.06 Contractor’s Responsibility for Work.

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“except as provided in Subsection 106.07”.

107.08 Sanitation, Health, and Safety.

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Perform all operations in a prudent, conscientious, safe and professional manner. Ensure that all personnel involved in handling and packaging the hazardous waste are trained for the level of expertise required for the proper performance of the task and, in particular, in the areas of chemical incompatibility, general first aid procedures, and spills. Provide handling and personal protective equipment appropriate to ensure safe handling of the hazardous waste according to 29 CFR 1910.120). Notify the Forest Service of all hazardous material that may be brought onto the National Forest.

Provide a written plan of on-site safety, including a signage and traffic control plan for preventing the public from being harmed. Prior to starting on-site activities, submit a written Safety Plan to the CO for approval. Indicate methods of providing for safety for workers, Government representatives, and the public. Plan shall address safety of occupants and contractor personnel, and protection of improvements.

107.09 Legal Relationship of the Parties.

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107.10 Environmental Protection.

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A project-specific Spill Containment Plan must be submitted and approved by the Contracting Officer prior to mobilization. List actions to be taken in the event of a spill. Incorporate preventive measures to be taken, such as the location of mobile refueling facilities, storage and handling of hazardous materials, and similar information.

If any fuel or oil are to be stored onsite (regardless of the amount), the Contractor shall prepare, and submit for review and approval, then later for implementation, a Spill Prevention and Control Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan. The SPCC Plan shall meet applicable EPA requirements (40 CFR 112), including required certification by a Registered Professional Engineer.

Contractor is solely responsible for all clean-up costs of petroleum product spills within the project vicinity area caused directly or indirectly by their employees or from their contract operations during the performance of this contract.

Furnish sorbent pads and loose sorbent material as follows: For each fuel or service vehicle, maintain in the vehicle a minimum of 100 sorbent pads and 100 pounds of particulate sorbent material. For all other equipment, maintain in the vehicle a minimum of 25 sorbent pads. Sorbent pads shall be heavy weight, minimum size 30” x 30” or as approved by the CO. Follow all Federal, State, and local regulations.

Any Fuel Trucks staged on-site must be equipped with spill containment kits and portable berms that meet all State and Federal regulations.

All spills of petroleum products, including leak spots from parked vehicles, and other hazardous substances shall be reported, contained, and properly disposed according to all Local, State, and Federal rules, regulations, and laws governing such disposal. Immediately notify the Contracting Officer of all hazardous material spills (including petroleum products). Provide a written narrative report form no later than 24 hours after the initial report and include the following:

• Description of the item spilled (including identity, quantity, manifest number, and other identifying information).

• Whether amount spilled is EPA or state reportable, and if so whether it was reported, and to whom.

• Exact time and location of spill including a description of the area involved.

• Containment procedures.

• Summary of any communications the Contractor had with news media, Federal, State and Local regulatory agencies and officials, or Forest Service officials.

• Description of clean-up procedures employed or to be employed at the site including final disposition and disposal location of spill residue.

When available provide copies of all spill related clean up and closure documentation and correspondence from regulatory agencies.

Hydraulic oils are of specific concern because they are lost to the environment in the normal course of equipment operation. Vegetable-based hydraulic oils are required to protect sensitive waterways and groundwater. Bio-based lubricants were tested and found to perform as well or better than petroleum oils, are readily biodegradable, low in toxicity, and offer worker-safety advantages. The Agency also specifies that manufacturers fill new equipment with vegetable-based hydraulic fluid.

General: Must be readily biodegradable and non-toxic ISO 40(J-20-C) grade tractor oil for use in heavy-duty brake, transmission and hydraulic systems. Must be based on natural ester technology and a direct replacement for petroleum oil based tractor fluids.

Hydraulic Tractor Fluid Description:

Hydraulic Tractor Fluid or approved equal is a readily biodegradable and non-hazardous ISO 40 grade hydraulic tractor oil for use in general purpose hydraulic systems. This oil must be a direct replacement for petroleum oil based hydraulic tractor fluids. Oil must meet or exceed the requirements of petroleum oil based hydraulic fluids and have excellent anti-wear characteristics.

a. Products supplied to this project shall be rated as Commercial and/or Industrial

Grade.

b. Contractors need to bid their nationally known, first line, premium quality products.

c. All products shall be API certified and the vendor shall furnish documentation of the certification upon request. Products must meet the performance and warranty requirements of the manufacturers listed in the specifications.

All operations of the Contractor shall be conducted so as to minimize damage to the soil, existing vegetation and structures not designated for removal.

Contractor is responsible for operating the equipment in a manner that is safe and within the capabilities of the equipment specified. The Government assumes no responsibility for equipment specified. The Government assumes no responsibility for damage to equipment due to work which is within the scope of this contract. If the Contractor believes that work is unsafe, he shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) in writing.

If the Contractor believes that a particular order is outside the scope of the contract, Contractor shall notify the CO or COR in writing immediately.

All equipment and vehicles shall be in good working condition and free of leaks of lubricants, fuel, coolants and hydraulic fluids. Place approved oil absorbent pads under all equipment and vehicles being serviced or fueled. Equipment shall be inspected at the time it is delivered to the worksite. Equipment that does not meet contract specifications and requirements, or is determined to be in any way unsafe or non-functional, shall be rejected.

A staging area for equipment will be available on the project job site.

107.11 Protection of Forests, Parks, and Public Lands:

Physical Conditions. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations and surveys performed by the Government.

Existing Structures. All known structures and utilities found within the project site are indicated on the drawings and/or described in the specifications.

Archaeological Sites. Contractor is responsible for any archaeological or paleontological remains or specimens that are discovered as stated in AGAR 452.236-73.

Definitions Resources: Prehistoric, historic, and recent 20th century artifacts, including charcoal, human bones, ash, fire rocks, and building materials that indicate the presence of past human occupation.

If excavation opens up archeological resources or historic site(s), discontinue work in the general area of the site(s) and notify the Contracting officer immediately. Immediate relocation of the work to a non-sensitive area may be required to allow the construction inspector to notify archeologists and have them arrive on site to take soil samples and record resources. While Archaeologist is documenting resources in sensitive areas, relocate work to other areas where monitoring is not required.

If resources are discovered while project inspector is absent, stop work in that area immediately and report the discovery to the Contracting Officer.

In the unlikely event of encountering human remains, work in that vicinity will be stopped for up to 30 days and the site protected from further damage. The local Tribe will be notified by the Forest Service and consulted as provided under the terms of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).

Plan, schedule, and execute the work to prevent stoppage at one area from stopping all work at the construction site.

Typical Work Hours, Weekends and Holiday Hours. Obtain permission from the Contracting Officer to work during weekends. No work shall commence during Holidays. No restrictions on work hours during the typical work week.

Safety, Emergency Communications and Evacuation. Contractor is responsible for the safety of the Contractor’s employees including Subcontractors’ employees, Government employees associated with the project, and any visitors to the site both Government and private. The Contractor shall submit a Project Safety Plan to the Contracting Officer for review prior to commencement of Work. The project safety plan shall comply with the appropriate Alaska

OSHA and Federal OSHA rules and regulations and must include a medical evacuation and emergency communications plan.

Staging and Disposal Areas. The contractor shall provide the necessary site investigation of the project area and any adjacent areas, and propose staging areas for approval by the Contracting Officer. Any excess excavation shall be disposed on Forest Service lands upon request and approval by the Contracting Officer.

Highway Permits. Contractor is responsible for securing any overload or over width limit permits required for the transport of materials or equipment to the project site. The Contractor is responsible for conducting a thorough reconnaissance of all routes leading to the site.

Fuel Storage. The contractor shall propose fuel storage areas for approval by the Contracting Officer. The fuel storage tank shall be set inside a fuel containment basin. The containment basin shall be large enough to hold 110% of the tanks capacity. Provide spill plan in accordance to the specifications for review and approval by the Contracting Officer.

Toilets. No toilet or shower facilities are available on site. Contractor shall provide onsite portable toilet facilities for its employees.

Camping. Contractor may request a permit from the Tongass National Forest.

Water. No potable water facilities are available on site. Contractor shall provide onsite potable water for its employees.

Security. Contractor is responsible for the Contractor’s equipment and materials owned or supplied to the site. Lost, damaged, or stolen equipment or materials shall be replaced at the contractor’s expense. All equipment not equipped with a key lock system shall be secured in such a manner as to make it inoperable to the average person at the end of each working day. All hand tools and other equipment shall be secured at the end of each working day. The contractor shall be responsible for signing, limiting public access, and safety of the public and/or government employees at the site. The work site is frequented by brown bears. Secure all equipment and materials, including fuel, oil and garbage, in such a way that they are inaccessible to bears.

Control of Refuse. Remove all job-related trash and refuse from the site at the end of each day.

Material to be removed includes, but is not limited to, used engine oil, oil filters, grease cartridges, camp refuse (such as tin cans, paper, garbage, etc.). Dispose of trash and refuse off the project site and in accordance with all Federal, State, and local regulations. At all times, secure trash and refuse in such a way that they are inaccessible to bears.

Burning Permits. Contractor is subject to all rules and regulations governing the on-site burning of slash and other debris. Contractor shall obtain a burning permit from the jurisdiction having control over burning. The Contractor shall comply with Fire Plan for Construction and Service Contracts included in the Contract.

Fire Precautions. Specific fire precautionary measures listed below shall be applicable during Contractor’s Operations in “Fire Precautionary Period” described as between June 1st and August 31st. Contracting Officer may change the dates of Fire Precautionary Period by advance written notice, if justified by unusual weather or other conditions. Required tools and equipment shall be kept in serviceable condition and immediately available for fire fighting at all times during Contractors Operations in Fire Precautionary Period.

Substitute Precautions. Forest Service may authorize substitute measures or equipment, or waive specific requirements by written notice, if substitute measures or equipment will afford equal protection or some of the required measures and equipment are unnecessary.

Emergency Precautions. Forest Service may require the necessary shutting down of equipment on portions of Contractor’s Operations, as specified by the emergency fire precautions as listed below.

Fire Control. Contractor shall, both independently and in cooperation with Forest Service, take all reasonable and practicable action to prevent and suppress fires resulting from Contractor’s Operations and to suppress any forest fire in the project area. Contractor’s independent initial fire suppression action on such fires shall be immediate and shall include the use of all necessary personnel and equipment at Contractor’s disposal on site.

Fire Suppression Costs. Contractor’s obligations for cost of fire suppression vary according to three classifications of fires as follows:

Operations Fire. An “Operations Fire” is a fire caused by Contractor’s Operations other than a Negligent Fire. Forest Service shall under 16 USC 572, perform fire suppression activities on Operations Fires. Contractor agrees to reimburse Forest Service for such cost for each Operations Fire, subject to a maximum of the cost to suppress the fire.

Negligent Fire. A “Negligent Fire” is a fire caused by negligence or fault of Contractor’s Operations, including, but not limited to, one caused by smoking by persons engaged in Contractor’s Operations during the course of their employment, or during rest or lunch periods;

or if Contractor’s failure to comply with the fire prevention requirements results in a fire starting or permits a fire to spread. Damages and the cost of suppressing Negligent Fires shall be borne by Contractor.

Other Fires on Construction Project Area. Forest Service shall pay Contractor, at firefighting rates common in the area or at prior agreed rates, for equipment or personnel furnished by Contractor at the request of Forest Service, on any fire on Project Area other than an Operations Fire or a Negligent Fire.

Public Notification. Post notice in the newspaper indicating dates and times Contractor will be operating on the project site and using the public dock and roads.

Other.

2. Smoking and Lunch Fires. Smoking is prohibited except inside a building, developed recreation site, vehicle, or while seated in an area of at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials. 36 CFR 261.52(d).

The building of camp, lunch, warming and other fires within the sale area and vicinity is prohibited, except at established camps or at other safe places where all flammable material has been cleared away sufficiently to prevent the start and spread of wildfires. Forest Service may, upon written request of Contractor, designate specific places where campfires may be built for purposes of heating lunches.

3. Spark Arrester and Mufflers. Operating or using any internal combustion engine, on any timber, brush, or grass covered land, including trails and roads traversing such land, without a spark arrester, maintained in effective working order, meeting either (I) Department of Agriculture, Forest Service standard 5100, "SPARK ARRESTERS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES," (current edition); or (II) the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) recommended Practices J335, "MULTIPOSITION SMALL ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM FIRE IGNITION SUPPRESSION," (current revision) and J350, 36 CFR 261.52(j), is prohibited.

Passenger carrying vehicles, pickups, medium and large highway trucks (80,000 GVW) will be equipped with a factory designed muffler system which is specified for the make and model of the respective vehicle/truck or with a muffler system that is equivalent or that exceeds factory specifications.

Exhaust systems shall be properly installed and continually maintained in serviceable condition.

4. Fire Extinguishers and Tools on Equipment. While in use, each internal combustion engine including tractors, trucks, yarders, loaders, welders, generators, stationary engines, or comparable powered equipment shall be provided with at least the following:

(a) One fire extinguisher, at least 5#ABC with an Underwriters Laboratory (UL) rating of 3A - 40BC, or greater.

(b) One shovel, sharp, size O or larger, round-pointed with an overall length of at least 48 inches.

(c) One axe, sharp, double bit 3-1/2#, or one sharp pulaski.

Extinguishers, shovels, axes and pulaskis shall be mounted so as to be readily available from the ground. All tools shall be maintained in a serviceable condition.

5. Power Saws. Each gasoline engine power saw shall be provided with one chemical-pressurized fire extinguisher of not less than 8-ounce capacity by weight, and one size O or larger, round-pointed shovel with an overall length of at least 48 inches. The extinguisher and shovel shall be maintained in good working order. The extinguisher shall be with the power saw operator and immediately available for use at all times. The extinguisher shall not be affixed to the saw. The shovel shall be readily available to the operator of the saw at all times. Having the shovel with the gas can used to refuel the saw may be considered "readily available" if not more than 200 feet from the saw. During periods of critical fire danger, Forest Service may prescribe other precautionary measures.

Any fueling or refueling of a power saw shall be done in an area which has first been cleared of material which will carry fire. The power saw shall be moved at least 10 feet from the place of fueling or refueling before starting.

6. Blasting and Welding. The use of fuses in blasting shall not be permitted except near power lines where the danger of accidental detonation is present, and then only by special written permission of Forest Service. Whenever the relative humidity falls below 50 percent, Contractor shall place a watchman at each point where blasting is done who shall remain on duty for at least one hour after blasting is finished, and who shall be equipped with a shovel and a water-filled backpack can equipped with hand pump. During periods when the relative humidity falls below 20 percent, blasting shall be discontinued unless authorized, with special provisions, in writing by Forest Service. Blasting shall not be permitted in any area not cleared to mineral soil without advance written approval of Forest Service and with such special precautions as may be required.

Prima Cord shall not be used in clearing operations, and in other areas where timber has been felled and slash not burned.

Unless otherwise directed in writing by Forest Service, all flammable material shall be cleared for 10 feet around any piece of equipment being welded. In addition, Contractor shall provide a fire extinguisher of a size and type designed to extinguish a fire in the flammable materials surrounding the spot being welded.

In order to determine the relative humidity, Contractor shall either (a) provide and maintain weather instruments, that will measure relative humidity, in the area where blasting will occur; or

(b) provide communications to obtain weather data from Forest Service.

Explosives shall be stored at all times in a locked box marked "Explosives. "Powder and blasting caps shall be stored in separate boxes.

7. Storage of Flammables. Gasoline, oil, grease and other highly flammable material shall be stored either in a separate building, or at a site where all debris is cleared within a radius of 25 feet. Storage buildings or sites shall be a minimum distance of 50 feet from other structures.

Storage buildings shall be adequately posted to warn of the flammables and to prohibit smoking in or around the building.

8. Camp Fire Protection. The grounds around all trailers, buildings, other facilities constructed or placed on or near the project area shall be kept free of flammable material for a distance of at least 20 feet from the wall of such structure.

Stovepipes of all wood burning stoves shall be equipped with suitable roof jacks and serviceable spark arresters. Stovepipes shall be no closer than 2 feet from any wood or other flammables unless adequately protected by metal or asbestos shield.

DURATION OF THIS PLAN

This plan will apply to any and all subcontractors and their employees. The contractor will be responsible to see that all subcontractors and their employees are made aware of the contents.

This plan will be in force for the duration of the above-referenced project.

FIRE RESTRICTIONS

Contractor will follow all fire restrictions that may occur by Special Order during the contract time period. Special Authorization by an approved Forest Service Official must be received and attached as part of the Contract prior to restricted actions taking place.

Add the following subsections:

107.12 Use of premises

A. Use of Site: Limit use of premises to work in areas indicated. Do not disturb portions of site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

1. Limits: Confine construction operations to the structure(s) that is(are) being reconstructed.

2. Government Occupancy: Allow for Government occupancy of the site.

3. Driveways and Entrances: Keep roads serving premises clear and available to

Government employees and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials unless approved by CO.

B. Obtain written approval from the Contracting Officer before opening or operating on National Forest land or lands administered by the Forest Service any camp, quarry, borrow pit, storage area, detour, or bypass site, other than SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. A camp is interpreted to include the camp site or trailer parking area of any employee working on the project for the Contractor. Such approval, if granted, will be without charge to the Contractor.

C. Areas for staging operations and storage of materials shall be approved by the CO. The Contractor must request in writing for approval from the CO to stage work trailers on site.

D. Sanitation Facilities: Provide and maintain the following facilities for the work force at the work site, unless provided otherwise.

1. Handwashing and other potable water facilities are not available. Meet State of Alaska drinking water regulations 18 AAC 80 regarding potable water supplies for drinking and washing.

2. Toilet facilities are not available at the site; the Contractor shall provide temporary toilet facilities at the site during construction work. Comply with State of Alaska wastewater disposal regulations 18 AAC 72 for domestic sewage.

3. Ensure that the design, operation, and maintenance of all solid waste systems under Forest Service jurisdiction meet all Federal, State, and local requirements.

Meet State of Alaska solid waste management regulations (18 AAC 60) and Federal regulations contained in 40 CFR 243, 40 CFR 245, 40 CFR 257, and 40 CFR 258. Remove solid wastes and/or residues and dispose of in approved commercial landfills.

E. Do not begin any camp development, either land based or floating, until a plan for development, occupation, and cleanup is submitted and approved by the Contracting Officer. Include the following information on this plan:

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

2. Wastewater system.

3. Number of people who will use the site and proposed dates of occupancy.

4. Power supply system.

5. Water supply system.

6. Building layout, shop area, living quarters.

7. Road and trail layout.

8. Clearing limits and slash disposal locations.

9. Borrow areas.

10. Dock and access location.

11. Equipment and fuel storage area and Spill Prevention Control and

Countermeasure (SPCC) plan.

12. Incinerator location and ash disposal plan.

Forest Service will review plan as submitted for completeness and applicability. Proposed modifications of Contractor's plans will be discussed with the Contractor prior to approval. Any modifications agreed upon will be incorporated in a revised set of plans.

F. Fuel and hazardous material storage: Meet the requirements of 40 CFR 112 (Oil Pollution Prevention) for fuel storage. Propose fuel storage areas for approval by the Contracting Officer. The fuel storage tank shall be set inside a fuel containment basin. The containment basin shall be large enough to hold 110% of the tanks capacity. Provide spill plan in accordance to the specifications for review and approval by the Contracting

Officer. Meet the requirements of 33 CFR 150 and 33 CFR 154 for facilities transferrring oil or hazardous materials in bulk.

G. Fuel and oil dispensing: Dispense of fuel, oil, and oil products within the designated area only. Do not leave fuel nozzles unattended. Rewind all hoses immediately upon completion of use.

107.13 Availability and use of utility services:

Utilities are not available at the project site.

108 - Prosecution and Progress

Replace Section 108 with the following.

108 Product Substitution Request.

A. When submitted within 30 days after contract award, the Contracting Officer will consider formal requests for substitution of products, equipment and methods, in place of those specified. Requests submitted after 30 days will be considered only in case of product unavailability or other conditions beyond the control of Contractor. Requests shall provide the information and be in the format as specified in paragraph B below.

B. Submit separate request for each substitution. Support each request with:

1. Complete data substantiating compliance of proposed substitution with requirements stated in contract documents:

a. Product identification, including manufacturer's name and address.

b. Manufacturer's literature; identify:

1. Product description

2. Reference standards

3. Performance and test data

c. Samples, as applicable

d. Name and address of similar projects on which product has been used, and date of each installation.

e. Comparative data of item to be deleted by proposed substitution. Include drawings to same (or larger) scale as pertinent portion of contract documents and marked to show how differences will be accommodated.

f. Show complete system/assembly as revised to accommodate proposed alternate for difference in performance, size, configuration, connections, service, accessibility, or any other significant characteristics.

g. Show complete layout of system except that which is identical to contract documents unless unchanged portion must be shown to indicate clearances, etc.

h. Include complete detail drawings of supports for all substitute equipment and complete load calculations for adequacy of support prepared and signed by a registered structural engineer.

1. Itemized comparison of the proposed substitution with product specified;

list significant variations.

2. Data relating to changes in construction schedule.

3. Any effect of substitution on separate contracts.

4. List of changes required in other work or products.

5. Accurate cost data comparing proposed substitution with product specified.

6. Proposed amount of change to the contract.

7. Designation of required license fees or royalties.

8. Designation of availability of maintenance services, sources of replacement materials.

C. Substitutions will NOT be considered for acceptance when:

1. They are merely indicated or implied on shop drawings or product data submittals without a formal request from Contractor.

2. They are requested directly by a subcontractor or supplier.

3. Acceptance will require substantial revision of contract documents.

4. Substitution has not been requested in accordance with this and related clauses.

D. Substitute products shall not be ordered or installed without written acceptance of the Contracting Officer.

E. Contracting Officer will determine acceptability of proposed substitutions.

F. Number of Substitution Submittals: Only one proposed alternative will be considered for each item. Provide specified item if substitution proposal is rejected.

G. In making formal request for substitution the Contractor represents he/she:

1. Have investigated proposed product and determined that it is equal to or superior in all respects to that originally specified.

2. Will provide same warranties and bond for substitute as for originally specified product.

3. Will coordinate installation of accepted substitution into the work, and will make such changes as may be required for the work to be complete in all respects.

4. Will waive claims for additional costs caused by substitution, which may subsequently become apparent.

5. Cost data is complete and includes related costs under the contract, but not:

a. Costs under separate contracts.

b. Contracting Officer costs for redesign or revision of contract documents.

H. The Contractor assumes full responsibility that the substitution and/or alternate items or procedures proposed will meet the job requirements.

I. The Contractor is solely responsible for the cost of redesign and modifications to this and other parts of the work caused by the substitutions or alternates furnished.

J. Any modification of other items, designs, materials, products or equipment (including Government-furnished property), made necessary because of a substitution, will be the responsibility of the Contractor without adjustment in contract price or time. The Contracting Officer's approval of any substitute will not affect the Contractor's responsibility for such modification. Any and all substitutions will be requested by the Contractor after award of the contract has been made. No approvals will be made prior to award.

109 - Measurement and Payment

109 Deletions

Delete the following entire subsections:

109.06 Pricing of Adjustments.

109.07 Eliminated Work.

109.08 Progress Payments.

109.09 Final Payment.

109.02 Measurement Terms and Definitions.

(b) Contract quantity.

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

Change the following:

“(b) Cubic yard” to “(c) Cubic yard”.

Add the following definition:

(p) Thousand Board Feet (Mbf). 1,000 board feet based on nominal widths, thickness, and extreme usable length of each piece of lumber or timber actually incorporated in the job. For glued laminated timber, 1,000 board feet based on actual width, thickness, and length of each piece actually incorporated in the job.

109.03 Weighing Procedures and Devices.

(c) Project weighing system. Add the following::

Manual scales may be used if approved in writing by the CO and if the method of weighing meets all other contract requirements.

109.03 Weighing Procedures and Devices.

(c) Project weighing system.

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For aggregates weighed for payment, adjust scale weights of material to deduct the daily average moisture content in excess of 2 percentage points over optimum moisture as determined by AASHTO T 99 or the designated compaction method. If moisture determination is necessary, determine the daily average moisture content in accordance with AASHTO T 255, from not less than three representative samples of aggregate taken at random intervals each day that aggregate is being weighed.

151 - Mobilization

151.01 Description

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Work also includes cleaning of all equipment used at the project site. See FSSS Section 171.04 for equipment cleaning requirements.

152 - Construction Survey and Staking

Description

152.01(c) Material.

Add the following:

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.

Construction Requirements

152.02 General.

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Add the following:

When indicated on the plans, a preliminary survey line has been established on the ground. The project location line is established by offsets from this preliminary line.

Delete second sentence in second paragraph and replace with the following:

Reestablish missing reference, control lines, or stakes as necessary to control subsequent construction staking operations

152.03 Survey and Staking Requirements.

c) Slope Stakes & References:

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Slope stakes and references. When required, locate slope stakes on designated portions of the channel.