AG-0109-S-13-0008_solicitation.doc

OMB APPROVAL NO. 2700-0042

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

AG-0109-S-13-0008

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

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SEALED BID (IFB)

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NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

June 20, 13

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

643619

6. PROJECT NO.

7. ISSUED BY

CODE

ALASKA REGION, Regional Office

709 W 9th Street, RM 561D

PO Box 21628

Juneau, AK 99802-1628 ALASKA REGION, Regional Office

709 W 9th Street, RM 561D

PO Box 21628

Juneau, AK 99802-1628

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME

Della Koelling B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS) 907-586-8852

SOLICITATION

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

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

POW Road Drainage Stabilization 2013 in the Thorne Bay Ranger District Price Range The Government's estimate is:

Between $100,000 and $200,000.

“EMAIL PROPOSALS ACCEPTED”

Email copies must be received & complete by 5 pm the day prior to opening.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within 14 calendar days and complete it within 180 calendar days after receiving

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award, FORMCHECKBOX notice to proceed. This performance period is FORMCHECKBOX mandatory, FORMCHECKBOX negotiable. (See Section F.)

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

(If “YES,” indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

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YES

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NO

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A.

Sealed offers in original and 1 copy to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 1400 AK local time 17 Sep 12. If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must 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.

B.

An offer guarantee

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is, FORMCHECKBOX is not required.

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.

D.

Offers providing less than calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

1442-101

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Computer Generated

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

CODE

FACILITY CODE

17.

The offeror agrees to perform the work at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government 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.

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

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

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

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

26. ADMINISTERED BY

CODE

ALASKA REGION, Regional Office

709 W 9th Street, RM 561D

Juneau, AK 99801

ALASKA REGION, Regional Office

709 W 9th Street, RM 561D

Juneau, AK 99801

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

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28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return ____ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work, requisitions identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration slated 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, certifications, and specifications or incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

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29. AWARD (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)

DELLA KOELLING

30B. SIGNATURE

30C. DATE

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31C. AWARD DATE

Computer Generated

STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK (REV. 4-85)

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

POW Road Drainage Stabilization 2013 Thorne Bay Ranger District, TNF

B.1 Schedule of Items

Base Items

ITEM NO.

DESCRIPTION

UNIT

EST.

QTY.

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

PRICE

LS

LS

EA

CY

Base Total

OPTION 1 Items Exchange Cove Area

OPTION 1 TOTAL

OPTION 2

OPTION 2 TOTAL

GRAND TOAL

B.2 Vendor Information

TIN#

B-2 - NOTE: Payment for bond premiums in accordance with Clause 52.232-5, Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, shall not be in addition to the contract price. Include bond payments under 151.01 Mobilization. Payment will be made on actual work performed as described in FP-03 109.01 unless otherwise noted.

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

SCOPE OF WORK

C.1 Scope of Contract

The intent of the contract is to perform road stabilization activities with regards to drainage. Work includes installing waterbars, cleaning culvert catch basins, excavating and sidecasting road fill material, removing and salvaging culverts, removing, salvaging and transporting log and modular bridges, hauling bridge logs, cleaning ditches, clearing brush from the roadway for equipment access, and seeding and fertilizing disturbed soils on and along roadsides on approximately 15 miles of single lane National Forest System Roads in the Staney Creek and Coffman areas on Prince of Wales Island. Culverts and hardware not destined for salvage become the property of the contractor and must be removed from the National Forest. Salvaged culverts, bridge logs and modular bridges shall be transported to the log transfer facility in Thorne Bay, refer to Supplemental Specification 203 for details. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, supplies, and perform all work required to maintain the facilities in accordance with the attached typical drawings, supplemental specifications and parent specifications.

The contract includes an option for additional similar work in the Exchange Cove area, plus an option for cleaning roadside ditches on Prince of Wales Island.

In-stream timing restrictions are included in the contract for work in streams with fish populations. Refer to Section H for times and locations where this will affect work scheduling.

The Contractor shall assume all risk, loss, damage, or expense arising out of prosecution of the work, except as otherwise provided in the contract. 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 as incidental to, and included in, the payment for the items shown.

C.2 Description and Location

The project is located on Prince of Wales Island in southeast Alaska. Prince of Wales Island receives daily ferry service from Ketchikan, as well as daily fixed wing airline services and commercial barge lines.

C.3 Signing and Safety

(a) A reflectorized SLOW MOVING VEHICLE emblem shall be attached to any equipment not designed to maintain a safe travel rate or that will be moving at a slow rate while performing maintenance.

(b) It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to furnish black and orange reflectorized maintenance warning signs to alert motorists of maintenance operations. All signs shall conform to the standards for Temporary Traffic Control in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). A minimum of one (1) sign at each end of road sections under construction shall be kept in place at all times and shall be moved as work progresses in accordance with the MUTCD.

C.4 Technical Specifications

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS AND BRIDGES ON FEDERAL HIGHWAY PROJECTS, FP-03, U.S. Customary Units

The specifications are included by reference only. The requirements contained in these Standard Specifications are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resulting work.

These specifications can be ordered from FHWA. For information on how to order books, go to the FHWA’s website, http://www.wrl.fha.dot.gov/design/specs/fp03.htm. The following special project specifications are included.

101 - Terms, Format, and Definitions

101.00_nat_us_07_25_2005

101.01_nat_us_02_17_2005

101.01 Meaning of Terms.

Add the following:

Delete all references in FP-03 to Transportation Acquisition Regulations (TAR).

101.03_nat_us_06_16_2006

101.03 Abbreviations.

Add the following to (a) Acronyms:

AFPA

MSHA

NIST

NESC

WCLIB

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

Add the following to (b) SI symbols:

101.04_nat_us_06_16_2006

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

102 - Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract

102.00_nat_us_02_16_2005

Delete Section 102 in its entirety.

103 - Scope of Work

103.00_nat_us_02_16_2005

Deletions

Delete all but subsection 103.01 Intent of Contract.

104 - Control of Work

104.00_nat_us_06_16_2006

Deletions

Delete Sections 104.01, 104.02, and 104.04.

104.06_nat_us_02_17_2005

Add the following subsection:

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_nat_us_06_16_2006

105.02 Material Sources.

105.02(a) Government-provided sources.

Add the following:

Comply with the requirements of 30 CFR 56, subparts B and H. Use all suitable material for aggregate regardless of size unless otherwise designated. When required, re-establish vegetation in disturbed areas according to section 841.

105.05_nat_us_05_12_2004

105.05 Use of Material Found in the Work.

Delete 105.05 (a) and (b) and the last sentence of the second paragraph and substitute the following:

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_nat_us_03_29_2005

106.01 Conformity with Contract Requirements.

Delete Subsection 106.01 and substitute the following:

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_nat_us_05_11_2004

106.07 Delete

Delete subsection 106.07.

107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public

107.05_nat_us_05_11_2004

107.05 Responsibility for Damage Claims.

Delete the entire subsection.

107.06_nat_us_06_16_2006

107.06 Contractor’s Responsibility for Work.

Delete the following from the first paragraph.

“except as provided in Subsection 106.07”.

107.09_nat_us_06_16_2006

107.09 Legal Relationship of the Parties.

Delete the entire subsection.

107.10_nat_us_06_16_2006

107.10 Environmental Protection.

Add the following:

Design and locate equipment repair shops, stationary refueling sites, or other facilities to minimize the potential and impacts of hazardous material spills on Government land.

Before beginning any work, submit a Hazardous Spill Plan. 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. Immediately notify the CO of all hazardous material spills. 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.

The Contractor is solely responsible for all spills or leaks that occur during the performance of this contract. Clean up spills or leaks to the satisfaction of the CO and in a manner that complies with Federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

108 - Prosecution and Progress

108.00_nat_us_02_16_2005

108 Delete.

Delete Section 108 in its entirety.

109 - Measurement and Payment

109.00_nat_us_02_17_2005

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_nat_us_06_16_2006

109.02 Measurement Terms and Definitions.

(b) Contract quantity.

Add the following:

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.

155 - Schedules for Construction Contracts

155.00_nat_us_05_11_2004

Delete Section 155 in its entirety.

157 - Soil Erosion Control

157.00_01_us_10_10_2006

157.02 Materials

Add the following:

Provide bales, wattles, logs and rolls from a certified noxious weed free source.

157.03 General.

Delete the first two paragraphs and replace with the following:

Submit an Erosion Control Plan detailing permanent and temporary control measures to minimize erosion and sedimentation during and after construction in accordance with the plans and storm water permits. Do not modify the type, size, or location of any control or practice without approval. Submit the erosion control plan proposal at least 7 days before operations begin to the CO for approval.

Reflect in the Erosion Control Plan special concerns and measures necessary to protect resources and government improvements. Include:

(a) The construction activities and sequence of implementation relating to specific erosion control measures.

(b) The location and type of permanent controls to be implemented during construction. Examples include but are not limited to settling pools, application and timing of seed and fertilizer, use of wattle and coir logs, and construction of ditch flow cross drains in proximity to flowing streams.

(c) The location and type of temporary controls to be implemented during construction.

(d) For work in stream channels describe level of ground and vegetative disturbance and measures to reduce potential sediment delivery.

Add the following to the third paragraph:

Upon completion of construction at the site, remove all temporary erosion control devices, dewatering materials and equipment from Government property.

157.09 Diversions.

Delete the first sentence and replace with the following:

When shown on the plans, construct temporary channels, temporary culverts, or sandbags to divert water around disturbed areas and slopes. Earthen dams are prohibited.

157.03 General

Delete the entire subsection and replace with the following:

Prior to the start of construction, submit a written plan that provides permanent and temporary erosion control measures to minimize erosion and sedimentation during and after construction. Do not begin work until the necessary controls for that particular phase of work have been implemented. Do not modify the type, size, or location of any control.

Incorporate all permanent erosion control features into the project at the earliest practicable time, as outlined in the approved plan.

When erosion control measures are not functioning as intended, immediately take corrective action.

POW Road Drainage Stabilization

Example Erosion Control Plan

Brief Project Description:

This project is designed stabilize existing roads in 2 separate locations, Staney Creek and Coffman area. Roads to be treated are older single lane forest roads that may have a vegetative cover including duff, alders and conifers.

General project objectives are to: improve natural hill slope and stream channel hydrology by removal of stream crossing fills; construction of cross drains; and reducing existing and potential sedimentation into stream courses by removal of unstable fills and re-vegetation of disturbed soils. More specific objectives are the following:

· Remove drainage structures damaged or plugged with debris.

· Remove drainage structures on isolated roads not needed in the near future.

· Restore stream beds and banks to natural conditions on stored roads.

· Remove landslide material from roads and ditches, placing all material in a stable location.

· Minimize cut slope disturbance (excavations).

· Avoid placement of materials in unstable areas (wet, swales, headwalls).

· Establish cross drains to move ditch flow across the roadway prior to reaching streams.

Erosion Control Measures Temporary:

1. Seed and fertilize all disturbed areas within 14 days of completion of construction activities at the site.

2. Install temporary check dams and sediment fences as necessary to minimize the entry of silt-laden water into streams or other water bodies.

Permanent:

1. Space cross ditches to minimize erosion

2. Armor all cross drain outlets with large (12”+ size) rock obtained from the excavated road prism.

3. Dispose of excess material (spoils) so it does not enter stream channels or other water bodies. Place excess material a minimum of 20’ for stream channels.

Scheduling (includes timing, item/provision, and contract specifications/reference):

Contract Construction

Contractor:

Date:

Contracting Officers Representative:

Date:

201 - Clearing and Grubbing

201.00_nat_us_08_05_2009

201.02 Material:

Delete Tree wound dressing material reference.

201.03 General.

Delete the last sentence.

201.04 Clearing.

Delete the last sentence of (d).

201.01_nat_us_02_18_2005

201.01 Description

Replace with the following

This work consists of clearing and grubbing within clearing limits and other designated areas.

201.04_nat_us_02_22_2005

201.04 Clearing. (c)

Delete paragraph (c) and replace with the following:

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

201.04 Clearing.

Delete subsection (d) and replace with the following:

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

Add the following:

(e) Trim branches of remaining trees or shrubs to give a clear height of 14 feet above the roadbed unless otherwise indicated. Trim tree limbs as near flush with the trunk as practicable.

(f) Remove brush from log decks. Deck logs so that logs are piled parallel to one another; can be removed by standard log loading equipment; will not damage standing trees; will not interfere with drainage, and will not roll. Keep logs in log decks free of brush and soil.

201.04_1005_us_04_04_2005

Construction Requirements

201.04 Clearing.

Add the following:

Utilization standards for merchantable timber are listed below. Fall and buck merchantable material into lengths not to exceed ___40____ feet. Pieces (logs) meet utilization standards when such pieces would have met Utilization Standards if bucking lengths were varied to include such material.

Minimum Utilization Standards

50% Net Scale in % Gross for Utility

201.05_10_us_07_14_2006

.05 (b)

Delete entire paragraph and replace with the following:

Grub all embankment areas. Undisturbed stumps may be left in place if they protrude less than 6 inches above the original ground and will be covered with more than 2 feet of embankment.

201.06_nat_us_02_23_2005

201.06 Disposal.

Delete the first sentence of this subsection and substitute the following:

All merchantable timber within the clearing limits on either private or Government land remains the property of the landowners. Deck according to 201.04(f) on each owner's property adjacent to the road in approved locations.

Vegetation cleared from roadways shall not be deposited or pushed into streams or ditches.

203 - Removal of Structures and Obstructions

203.01_nat_us_02_25_2005

203.01 Description.

Delete and replace with the following:

This work consists of disposing of construction slash and debris, salvaging, removing, disposing and transporting of buildings, fences, bridge structures, pavements, culverts, utilities, curbs, sidewalks, and other obstructions. Salvaged culverts shall be minimum 10’ long, free of holes. Culverts with dings and dents greater than 10% of the culvert diameter shall be properly disposed off National Forest lands and will not be compensated nor accepted in stockpile. Salvaged culverts and bands, modular bridge halves and log bridge stringer logs shall be transported to the sort yard in Thorne Bay. The culvert and log stockpiles shall be arranged in a neat and orderly fashion and decked parallel to each other.

204 - Excavation and Embankment

204.14_1005_us_01_18_2005

Delete Section 204 in its entirety and replace with the following:

204.01 This work consists of excavating material and constructing embankments. This includes furnishing, hauling, stockpiling, placing, disposing, sloping, shaping, compacting, and finishing earthen and rocky material.

204.02 Definitions.

(a) Excavation. Excavation consists of the following:

(1) Roadway excavation. All material excavated from within the right-of-way or easement areas, except subexcavation covered in (2) below and structure excavation covered in Sections 208 and 209. Roadway excavation includes all material encountered regardless of its nature or characteristics.

(2) Subexcavation. Material excavated from below subgrade elevation in cut sections or from below the original groundline in embankment sections. Subexcavation does not include the work required by Subsections 204.05, 204.06(b), and 204.06(c).

(3) Borrow excavation. Material used for embankment construction that is obtained from outside the roadway prism. Borrow excavation includes unclassified borrow, select borrow, and select topping. Borrow excavation consists of material available in existing borrow sources and in the existing road prism, no drilling or explosives will be needed for producing material.

(b) Embankment construction. Embankment construction consists of placing and compacting roadway or borrow excavation. This work includes:

(4) Preparing foundation for embankment;

(5) Construction roadway embankments;

(6) Benching for side-hill embankments;

(7) Constructing dikes, ramps, mounds, and berms; and

(8) Backfilling subexcavated areas, hope, pits, and other depressions.

(c) Conserved topsoil. Excavated material conserved from the roadway excavation and embankment foundation areas that is suitable for growth of grass, cover crops, or native vegetation.

(d) Waste. Excess and unsuitable roadway excavation and subexcavation that cannot be used.

204.11 Compaction.

(d) Layer Placement Method (Hauling and Spreading Equipment). Place material by end dumping to the minimum depth needed for operation of spreading equipment. Level and smooth each embankment layer before placing the next layers. Operate hauling and spreading equipment uniformly over the full width of each layer. Construct a solid embankment with adequate compaction by working smaller rock and fines in with the larger rocks to fill the voids, and by operating hauling and spreading equipment over the full width of each layer until visible deformation of the layer ceases or, when a sheepsfoot roller is used, the roller walks out” of the layer. Make at last three complete passes.

204.13 Sloping, Shaping, and Finishing.

(d) Finishing. For surfaced roads, remove all material larger than 6 inches from the top 6 inches of the roadbed. For all roads, finish the roadbed to be smooth and uniform, and shaped to conform to the typical sections. Remove unsuitable material from the roadbed and replace it with suitable material.

Ensure that the subgrade for both surfaced and unsurfaced roads is visibly moist during shaping and dressing. Scarify the 6 inches below the bottom of low sections, holes, cracks, or depressions and bring back to grade with suitable material. Maintain proper ditch drainage.

For unsurfaced roads, use one of the following methods to finish the roadbed:

(1) Method A. Remove all material larger than 6 inches from the top 6 inches of the roadbed and replace with suitable material.

(2) Method B. Use a vibratory grid roller or approved equal with a minimum weight of 10 tons. Roll at least 5 full-width passes or until visible displacement ceases.

(3) Method C. For roads designated as Construction Tolerance Class K, L, of M, finish the roadbed by spreading the excavation. Eliminate rock berms.

622 - Rental Equipment

622.02_06_us_08_20_2009

622.02 Rental Equipment

Add the following:

Provide a track mounted hydraulic excavator. Equipment must be reasonably free of leaks and other mechanical deficiencies and not older than 15 years.

Bucket must be equipped with an operating hydraulic “thumb”. An excavator similar in size and power to a Hitachi 160 will be of an adequate size to be acceptable for any work that the Contractor may be directed to perform under this section.

625 - Turf Establishment

625.00_1005_us_07_20_2012

625.03 General.

Delete the entire subsection and add the following:

Apply temporary turf establishment to all disturbed soils within fourteen (14) days of original disturbance, unless otherwise agreed by the CO. Cut & Fill slopes damaged by construction activities shall be reseeded within ten (10) days of the damage. See FP section 157.04 (d) for exceptions.

Apply turf establishment to finished slopes and ditches between April 15 and September 15.

Do not seed during windy weather or when the ground is excessively wet, frozen, snow covered, extremely dry, cloddy, hard pan, or is otherwise not friable.

Application Methods for Seed, Fertilizer, & Limestone

"Furnish the kinds of seed and the amounts to be applied in terms of pure live seed as follows:

Seed mixture contains no more than 0.01% of other seed whether identified or not.

Kind of Seed Live Seed (Lbs/Acre)

1. * Boreal Red Fescue

(Festuca Rubra, Boreal variety)

2. Annual Ryegrass

(Lolium multiflorum)

3. * Arctared Fescue

(Festuca rubra, Arctared variety)

Total

· * If Boreal Red Fescue or Arctared Fescue is unavailable Fawn Tall fescue may be substituted. If Fawn Tall Fescue is unavailable, then the amounts of the available two may be adjusted to 100%.

Determine the pounds of seed to be furnished per acre by dividing the pounds of pure live seed required per acre by the product of the percent purity and percent germination.

0.90 x 0.85 seed per acre; purity = 90% and germination = 85%

Apply seed by the dry or hydraulic method. Fertilizer shall be applied at a rate of 200 pounds plus 103 for urea at pounds per acre in all applications by either the dry or hydraulic method and have a chemical analysis as listed below:

Nutrient Percent Nitrogen, N

Phosphorus, P205

Potassium, K

Nitrogen, Urea

Retest Germination after 6 months of Purchase.

Apply mulch when specified at a rate of 1205 pounds per acre by the hydraulic method only.

625.04 Preparing Seedbed.

Delete entire Subsection

625.05 Watering.

Add the following:

During dry soil conditions,

625.11 Measurement.

Delete the second paragraph and add the following:

Seeding and mulching acreage by the acre on ground surface will not be measured for payment. The Contract Quantity for seeding and mulching will be determined by approved designs or averages from design segments included in quantity tables utilized in linear grading pay item.

802 - Road Storage

802.01 Service Required

Remove and dispose of culverts and bridges, construct waterbars, ditch drains, motor vehicle barriers, clean ditches, clear roadway of brush for project access and seed and fertilize disturbed soils in accordance with the applicable specifications and drawings.

802.02 Performance Standards

A road is stored when the designated drainage structures are removed or constructed to the lines, grades and dimensions shown on the drawings, the ditches freely drained, and all disturbed soils have been treated with seed and fertilizer.

802.03 Location of Work As specified on roads listed on the ROAD LISTING, SHOWN ON THE PLANS, or as ordered by the Contracting Officer.

802.04 Measurement

Measurement under this Section will be made by the total number of units for each item listed in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS completed and accepted.

Mile: Work activity will be measured along the centerline of the road regardless of the number of lanes.

802.05 Payment

A. The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the Section 802 pay items listed in the schedule of items. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section.

Pay Item

Pay Unit

802(01)

Road Storage

Mile 832 Load, Haul and Place Material

832.01 Service Required. Sidecast, or load, haul, and place slide and slough material at designated sites. Sidecast material shall be place on the downhill side of the roadway.

832.02 Performance Standard. Work is complete when the road is in a smooth drivable condition with no obstruction remaining on or adjacent to the roadway or in ditches which would have the potential to interfere with traffic use, block or divert water from structures or channels. This includes relocation, repositioning, stabilization, and re-vegetation as ordered by the Contracting Officer.

832.03 Location of Work. As specified on roads listed on the ROAD LISTING, SHOWN ON THE PLANS, or as ordered by the Contracting Officer.

832.04 Measurement. Measurement under this Section will be made by the total number of units for each item listed in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS completed and accepted.

A. Cubic Yard: The quantity will be the number of cubic yards measured in the vehicles.

B. Mile: Work activity will be measured along the centerline of the road regardless of the number of lanes.

832.05 Payment. The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the Section 832 pay items listed in the schedule of items. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section.

Pay Item

Pay Unit

832(01) Load, Haul, and Place Slide and Slough Material

Cubic Yard

832(02) Load, Haul, and Place Slide and Slough Material

Lump Sum

832(03) Sidecast Slide and Slough Material

Cubic Yard

C.5 Damage to Structures

The Contractor shall be held liable and is responsible for any damage caused by Contractor’s personnel or equipment to any bridges, guardrails, culverts, signs, and riprap-protecting culvert inverts. Repair to these structures shall be at the Contractor’s expense and at no additional cost the Government

C.6 Activity Report

The Contractor shall maintain and furnish a Daily Activity Report reporting maintenance activity performed. Reports shall be furnished to Contracting Officer on a weekly basis. A sample form to be used is included in Section J.

C.7 Definitions Wherever 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:

1.

Agreed or Approved - Official agreement or approval by use of a written document issued by the Government. Agreements also require signature of Contractor's Representative and are dated.

2.

Base Course - The layer or layers of specified or selected material of designed thickness placed on a subbase or a subgrade to support a surface course. (See Illustration of Road Maintenance Terms.)

3.

Berm - A curb or dike which controls roadway runoff water, or delineates traffic direction. Berms commonly parallel road centerline; however, on Limited Use Roads may be placed diagonally across the roadbed. (See Illustration of Road Maintenance Terms.)

4.

Channel - A natural waterway leading into or away from a culvert or bridge.

5.

Contract Amendment - A bilateral written supplemental agreement between the Government and the Contractor, documenting a modification outside the scope of the contract and establishing an equitable adjustment therefore.

6.

Contractor - The individual, partnership, joint venture, or corporation undertaking the execution of the work under the terms of the contract.

7.

Culvert - Any structure which provides a passageway, drain, or waterway under a road or embankment.

8.

Cross ditch - A shallow ditch placed across the roadbed to remove water from the roadbed surface which can be driven across by full-size pickups or other high clearance vehicles; usually placed diagonal to the centerline.

9.

Lead-off ditch - A ditch used to remove water from roadside drainage ditches, the roadway, or drainage structures such as culverts and drainage dips.

10.

Ditch - A relatively long narrow excavation placed to collect or disperse water.

11.

Drainage dip - A drainage structure which was previously constructed within the roadbed surface to form a uniform depression which allows routine passage of vehicles while diverting water from the traveled way.

12.

Drainage ditch - A ditch located parallel to and abutting the roadbed. (See Illustration of Road Maintenance Terms.)

13. Drainage structure - A term identifying man-made devices placed to control water movements.

14.

Drawings - Illustrations showing detailed maintenance required.

15.

Equipment - All machinery, operating supplies and tools necessary for the proper performance and acceptable completion of the work.

16.

Excess Material - Material from the roadway excess to that needed for maintenance of roadway.

17.

Fore slope - The slope of the ditch section nearest to the traveled way. (See Illustration of Road Maintenance Terms.)

18.

Government - The Contracting Officer or the duly authorized Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) with authority to sign orders.

19.

Grade - The vertical alignment of the top surface of the road.

20.

Inspector - The Government's authorized representative designated in writing, assigned to make detailed inspections of contract performance, but not to sign orders to the Contractor.

21.

Materials - Any substances specified for use in the performance of the work.

22.

Measurement - Method of determining and expressing the quantities of work.

23.

Nominal Dimensions or Weights - The numerical values shown on the drawings or in the specifications as measurements for the work.

OHV – off highway vehicle, typically a 4-wheeler or 3-wheeler or motorcycle 25.

Order - A written order by the Government directing fulfillment of work requirements under the terms of the contract.

26.

Original Contract Quantities - Those estimated quantities shown in the Schedule of Items as awarded.

27.

Patching - Minor repairs.

28.

Paved Surface or Pavement - Denotes asphalt, concrete, or other stabilized materials excluding natural aggregates. Dust palliative treatments are not considered as pavement.

29.

Reasonably Close Conformity - Means compliance with customary maintenance tolerances where working tolerances are not specified.

30.

Right-of-Way - A general term denoting land, property, or interest therein acquired for or devoted to a road.

31.

Roadbed - The portion of a road between the intersection of the subgrade and side slopes, excluding that portion of the ditch below the subgrade. (See Illustration of Road Structure Terms.)

32.

Road Listing - A preliminary listing of road locations and any established work priorities.

33.

Roadside - (See Illustrations of Road Structure Terms).

34.

Schedule of Items - Schedule containing a listing and description of maintenance items, quantities, and units of measure, methods of measurement, unit price, and amount.

35.

Shoulder - As used in this contract, the term is restricted to roads having a paved surfacing. (See Illustrations of Road Structure Terms.)

36.

Slough or Slide - Material deposited on the roadway which may need to be repositioned or removed.

37.

Slump - A localized portion of the roadbed which has slipped or otherwise become lower than that of the adjacent roadbed and constitutes a hazard to traffic.

38.

Special Project Specifications - Specifications which detail conditions and requirements peculiar to the individual project.

39.

Standard Specifications - Specifications for specific divisions of work.

40. Stream - A channel that is at least one foot wide that has evidence of routine periodic or constant flow, may be dry during extended periods of dry weather. Mossy seeps and small springs in the cutbanks are generally not considered streams.

41.

Subgrade - Top surface of roadbed upon which subbase, base course, or surface course was constructed. (See Illustration of Road Structure Terms.)

42.

Traveled Way - The portion of the roadway for the movement of vehicles. For purpose of this contract, traveled way includes turnouts and curve widening. (See Illustration of Road Structure Terms.)

43.

Turnouts - A short auxiliary lane on a one-lane road provided for passage of meeting vehicles.

44.

Unit of Measure - The unit and fractions of units shown in the Schedule of Items.

45.

Unsuitable Material - Material removed during maintenance which must be disposed of in designated locations. Includes material with substantial amounts of vegetation or other objectionable material.

46.

Work Schedule - The Contractor's current schedule for work progression.

C.10 Abbreviations

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 or specification shall mean the latest addition or amendment thereto in effect on date of Invitation for Bids.)

1.

AASHTO - American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.

2.

CS - Commercial Standard Issued by U.S. Department of Commerce.

3.

EPA - Environmental Protection Agency.

4.

FAR - Federal Acquisition Regulation System.

5.

FED SPEC - Federal Specifications.

6.

FSS - Federal Specifications and Standards.

7.

MSHA - Mine Safety Health Administration.

8.

MUTCD - Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

9.

NBS - National Bureau of Standards.

10.

OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Act.

11.

PS - Product Standard issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce.

12.

UL - Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc.

C.11 Quantitiy Measurement Terms

1.

Measurement under the contract shall be according to the United States standard measure.

2.

The methods of measurement and computation will be those necessary to accurately determine the quantities of materials furnished and work performed.

3.

Miles will, in the absence of known distances from existing plans or surveys, be determined by the Government using a calibrated survey odometer or equal substitute operated on the traveled way at or parallel to road centerline.

4.

Linear mile measurement will mean the sum of the road length parallel to the centerline.

5.

Measurement will be made of each item or unit of work, as shown in the Schedule of Items, completed and accepted in accordance with the contract.

SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 Project Labeling for Official Correspondence

The Government singularly identifies each project with a contract number at time of Award. The contract number is a unique identifier to purposely and permanently represent an awarded project. The Government issued contract number is to be referenced on all official communication starting upon notice of award.

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

www.acquisition.gov/far/ www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

E.1 Inspection Method

The Forest Service may spot check the Contractor’s work at any time.

Final inspections for payment will be done for all item numbers as they are in accordance with this contract and all Forest Service provided guidance.

E.2 Inspection of Work Items:

1) Inspection will be made on completed items. The Forest Service may spot check the Contractor’s work at any time.

2) The Forest Service may reject work that does not conform to contract requirements.

E.3 Payment and Acceptance

Payment will be made no more frequently than monthly on the basis of work completed.

E.4 Final Cleanup Before final acceptance, all areas occupied by the Contractor in connection with the work shall be cleaned of all Contractor's rubbish, excess materials, temporary structures, and equipment, and all parts of the work area shall be left in a neat and presentable condition.

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

www.acquisition.gov/far/ www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

AGAR 452.211-75 Effective Period of Contract (FEB 1988) The effective period of this contract is from Notice to Proceed through Sept 30,2014.

FAR 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, Completion of Work (APR 1984) The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under…