AG-0116-S-12-0009 Polk Bridge Installation.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

AG-0116-12-S-0009

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

October 31, 2011

PAGE OF PAGES

1 33

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

561140

6. PROJECT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

Tongass National Forest, Contracting 123 Scow Bay Loop Rd PO Box 309 Petersburg, AK 99833 FAX (907)772-5894, Email kimtoland@fs.fed.us

Same as Block 7

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME

Kim Toland B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

(907) 772-5804

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):

Polk Road Emergency Bridge Installation

NOTES:

1. This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ)

2. This is Small Business set-aside procurement.

3. Price Range: Between $25,000 and $100,000.

4. If contract award exceeds $30,000 then Alternative Payment Protections must be submitted in accordance with FAR clause 52.228-13.

5. Responses to this solicitation can be mailed or hand carried, faxed or emailed to address listed in Item 7 above.

6. Prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications at http://orca.bpn.gov in conjunction with required registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete it within 60 calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. (See Section F.2.)

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

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

YES NO (See note 4 above)

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and 0 copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 10:00 am (hour) local time November 7, 2011 (date). 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 is, is not required. (See notes 1 and 2 above) 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 60 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)

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

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER

(Type or print)

20B. SIGNATURE

20C. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 0112 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

Tongass National Forest PO Box 309 Petersburg, AK 99833

Tongass National Forest Attn: Contracting Office Invoices 648 Mission Street Ketchikan, AK 99901

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

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.

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)

Kim B. Toland

30B. SIGNATURE

30C. DATE

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31C. AWARD DATE

Computer Generated STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK (REV. 4-85)

Polk Road Emergency Bridge Installation: AG-0116-S-12-0009; Contract:

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B. SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Item

No.

Description

Pay

Unit

Est.

Qty.

Unit

Price

Total

Price

Bridge installation, including transport of bridge, excavation and placement of materials, and mobilization.

Lump

Sum

Total $

Additional Vendor Information

Contact Name:

Phone No:

TIN No.:

DUNS No:

Email:

Electronic Funds Transfer Banking Information

Bank

Last Four Numbers of Account

Section C - Description and Specifications

C.1 PROJECT SCOPE

A. At this location, an 8 ft. diameter C.M.P. culvert and road section has washed out, leaving a 50-60 ft.

section of road missing. This project is to quickly place a bridge across this drainage. Survey data is very limited. This project involves the following work:

1. Transport a 70 ft. modular bridge system, including railings, sills and backwalls, from the

Forest Service Sorting Yard in Thorne Bay, AK to the site.

2. Coordinate a ―best fit‖ installation for the bridge with Forest Service Engineering Staff, based on current conditions.

3. Excavate for spread footings on both sides of the drainage. Bedrock is expected to be encountered at a reasonable elevation for the footings.

4. Transport materials for the footings to the site. Sources for all material are located within 3 miles on the main road from the Klawock side of the site. Material has not yet been located on the Polk Inlet side.

5. Construct footings according to the Standard Drawings for Hamilton EZ Bridge systems.

6. Install modular bridge and backwalls according to the same drawings.

7. Backfill and restore approach roadway to original grades and surfacing.

8. Remove remains of 8ft. dia. x 50 or 60 ft. C.M.P. culvert that has lodged approximately 100 yards downstream.

9. Maintain road closure and road maintenance signage for duration of project.

The intent of this contract is to provide for the complete construction of the project described in the contract.

Unless otherwise provided, the Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies and perform all work required to complete the project in accordance with drawings, specifications, and provisions of the contract.

Payment for work will ONLY be made 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 pay items shown.

B. Location:

Project Location: The proposed work is located approximately 25 air miles south east of Craig, AK.

C.2 SPECIFICATIONS

1.) D.O.T. FHWA STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS AND BRIDGES

ON FEDERAL HIGHWAY PROJECTS (FP-03 U.S. Customary Units)

The FP-03 are included by reference. The requirements contained in these specifications are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

FLH Standard Specifications (FP-03) can also be obtained from the Federal Highway Administration Home

Page on the Internet. It is in Word or Adobe Acrobat page description format at:

http://www.wfl.fha.dot.gov/design/specs/fp03.htm

Or hard copies are available for purchase online at:

http://bookstore.gpo.gov/

2.) BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES BMP’S

Soil and Water Conservation Handbook FSH 2509.22

This Forest Service Handbook along with all other Handbooks can be found on line in both HTML or PDF page description format at:

http://www.regulations.gov http://bookstore.gpo.gov/ http://www.regulations.gov/

3.) SPECIAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS AND FOREST SERVICE SUPPLEMENTATION

The following specifications and supplementations are herby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract:

101 - Terms, Format, and Definitions

102 - Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract

103 - Scope of Work

104 - Control of Work

105 - Control of Material

106 - Acceptance of Work

107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public

108 - Prosecution and Progress

109 - Measurement and Payment

155 - Schedules for Construction Contracts

204 - Excavation and Embankment

205 – Rock Blasting

718 - Traffic Signing and Marking Material

Preface

Preface_wo_03_15_2004_m

Delete all but the first paragraph and add the following:

The Forest Service, US Department of Agriculture has adopted FP-03 for construction of National Forest System

Roads.

101 - Terms, Format, and Definitions

101.00_nat_us_07_25_2005

101.01_nat_us_01_22_2009

101.01 Meaning of Terms

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

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:

mp Milepost ppm Part Per Million

101.04_nat_us_03_29_2007 http://www.nist.gov/

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.

Add the following:

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.

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

Figure 101-1—Illustration of road structure terms.

102 - Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract

102.00_nat_us_02_16_2005

102 Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract

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_01_18_2007

105.02 Material Sources.

105.02(a) Government-provided sources.

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

625.

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

106.07_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‖.

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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

155 Delete.

Delete Section 155 in its entirety.

204 - Excavation and Embankment

204.00_nat_us_03_26_2009

Replace Section 204 in its entirety with the following:

Description

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.

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

(1) Preparing foundation for embankment;

(2) Constructing roadway embankments;

(3) Benching for side-hill embankments;

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

(5) Backfilling subexcavated areas, holes, 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.

Material

204.03 Conform to the following Subsections:

Backfill material 704.03

Select borrow 704.07

Select topping 704.08

Topping 704.05

Unclassified borrow 704.06

Water 725.01

Construction Requirements

204.04 Preparation for Roadway Excavation and Embankment Construction. Clear the area of vegetation and obstructions according to Sections 201 and 203.

204.05 Reserved.

204.06 Roadway Excavation. Excavate as follows:

(a) General. Do not disturb material and vegetation outside the construction limits.

Incorporate only suitable material into embankments. Replace any shortage of suitable material caused by premature disposal of roadway excavation. Dispose of unsuitable or excess excavation material according to

Subsection 204.14.

At the end of each day's operations, shape to drain and compact the work area to a uniform cross-section.

Eliminate all ruts and low spots that could hold water.

Retrieve material deposited outside of the clearing limits as directed by the CO. Place unsuitable material in designated areas.

(b) Rock cuts. Blast rock according to Section 205. Excavate rock cuts to 6 inches below subgrade within the roadbed limits. Backfill to subgrade with topping or with other suitable material. Compact the material according to Subsection 204.11

(c) Earth cuts. Scarify earth cuts to 6 inches below subgrade within the roadbed limits. Compact the scarified material according to Subsection 204.11.

(d) Pioneer Roads. Road pioneering, slash disposal, and grubbing of stumps may proceed concurrently with excavation. Conduct excavation and placement operations so material to be treated under Section 201 will not be incorporated into the roadway unless specified in the slash treatment method. Maintain drainage during pioneering operations.

Remove snow and ice in advance of the work and deposit beyond the roadway limits in a manner that will not waste material or generate sediment. Do not incorporate snow and ice into embankments. Place snow or ice in a manner to prevent resource damage.

204.07 Subexcavation. Excavate material to the limits designated by the CO. Take cross-sections according to

Section 152. Prevent unsuitable material from becoming mixed with the backfill. Dispose of unsuitable material according to Subsection 204.14. Backfill the subexcavation with topping, or other suitable material. Compact the material according to Subsection 204.11.

204.08 Borrow Excavation. Use all suitable roadway excavation in embankment construction. Do not use borrow excavation when it results in excess roadway excavation. Deduct excess borrow excavation from the appropriate borrow excavation quantity.

Obtain borrow source acceptance according to Subsection 105.02. Develop and restore borrow sources according to

Subsection 105.03. Do not excavate beyond the established limits. When applicable, shape the borrow source to permit accurate measurements when excavation is complete.

204.09 Preparing Foundation for Embankment Construction. Prepare foundation for embankment construction as follows:

(a) Embankment less than 4 feet high over natural ground. When designated, remove topsoil and break up the ground surface to a minimum depth of 6 inches by plowing or scarifying. Compact the ground surface according to Subsection 204.11.

(b) Embankments over an existing asphalt, concrete, or gravel road surface. Scarify gravel roads to a minimum depth of 6 inches. Scarify or pulverize asphalt and concrete roads to 6 inches below the pavement.

Reduce all particles to a maximum size of 6 inches and produce a uniform material. Compact the surface

(c) Embankment across ground not capable of supporting equipment. Dump successive loads of embankment material in a uniformly distributed layer to construct the lower portion of the embankment. Limit the layer thickness to the minimum depth necessary to support the equipment.

(d) Embankment on an existing slope steeper than 1V:3H. Cut horizontal benches in the existing slope to a sufficient width to accommodate placement and compaction operations and equipment. Bench the slope as the embankment is placed and compacted in layers. Begin each bench at the intersection of the original ground and the vertical cut of the previous bench.

204.10 Embankment Construction. Incorporate only suitable roadway excavation material into the embankment.

When the supply of suitable roadway excavation is exhausted, furnish unclassified borrow to complete the embankment. Obtain written approval before beginning construction of embankments over 6 feet high at subgrade centerline. Construct embankments as follows:

(a) General. At the end of each day's operations, shape to drain and compact the embankment surface to a uniform cross-section. Eliminate all ruts and low spots that could hold water.

During all stages of construction, route and distribute hauling and leveling equipment over the width and length of each layer of material.

Compact embankment side slopes flatter than 1V:1.75H with a tamping type roller or by walking with a dozer.

For slopes 1V:1.75H or steeper, compact the slopes as construction of the embankment progresses.

Where placing embankment on one side of abutments, wing walls, piers, or culvert headwalls, compact the material using methods that prevent excessive pressure against the structure.

Where placing embankment material on both sides of a concrete wall or box structure, conduct operations so compacted embankment material is at the same elevation on both sides of the structure.

Where structural pilings are placed in embankment locations, limit the maximum particle size to 4 inches.

(b) Embankment within the roadway prism. Place embankment material in horizontal layers not exceeding

12 inches in compacted thickness. Incorporate oversize boulders or rock fragments into the 12-inch layers by reducing them in size or placing them individually as required by (c) below. Compact each layer according to

Subsection 204.11 before placing the next layer.

Material composed predominately of boulders or rock fragments too large for 12-inch layers may be placed in layers up to 24 inches thick. Incorporate oversize boulders or rock fragments into the 24-inch layer by reducing them in size or placing them individually according to (c) below. Place sufficient earth and smaller rocks to fill the voids. Compact each layer according to Subsection 204.11 before placing the next layer.

(c) Individual rock fragments and boulders. Place individual rock fragments and boulders greater than 24 inches in diameter as follows:

(1) Reduce rock to less than 48 inches in the largest dimension.

(2) Distribute rock within the embankment to prevent nesting.

(3) Place layers of embankment material around each rock to a depth not greater than that permitted by

(b) above. Fill all the voids between rocks.

(4) Compact each layer according to Subsection 204.11 before placing the next layer.

(d) Embankment outside of roadway prism. Where placing embankment outside the staked roadway prism, place material in horizontal layers not exceeding 24 inches in compacted thickness. Compact each layer

204.11 Compaction. Compact the embankment using one of the following methods as specified:

(a) Compaction A. Use AASHTO T 27 to determine the amount of material retained on a Number 4 sieve. If there is more than 80 percent retained on the No. 4 sieve use procedure (1). If there is 50 to 80 percent retained on the No. 4 sieve use procedure (2). If there is less than 50 percent retained on the No. 4 sieve use procedure

(3).

(1) Adjust the moisture content to a level suitable for compaction. Fill the interstices around rock with earth or other fine material as practical. Use compression-type rollers at speeds less than 6feet per second and vibratory rollers at speeds less than 3 feet per second. Compact each layer of material full width with one of the following and until there is no visible evidence of further consolidation.

(a) Four roller passes of a vibratory roller having a minimum dynamic force of 40,000 pounds impact per vibration and a minimum frequency of 1000 vibrations per minute.

(b) Eight roller passes of a 20-ton compression-type roller.

(c) Eight roller passes of a vibratory roller having a minimum dynamic force of 30,000 pounds impact per vibration and a minimum frequency of 1000 vibrations per minute.

Increase the compactive effort for layers deeper than 12 inches as follows:

For each additional 6 inches or fraction thereof, increase the number of roller passes in (a) above by four passes.

For each additional 6 inches or fraction thereof, increase the number of roller passes in (b) and (c) above, by eight passes.

(2) Use AASHTO T 99 to determine the optimum moisture content of the portion of the material passing a

No. 4 sieve. Multiply this number by the percentage of material passing a No. 4 sieve, and add 2 percent to determine the optimum moisture content of the material. Adjust the moisture content of material classified

A-1 through A-5 to a moisture content suitable for compaction. Adjust the moisture content of material classified A-6 and A-7 to within 2 percent of the optimum moisture content.

Use compression-type rollers at speeds less than 6 feet per second and vibratory rollers at speeds less than 3 feet per second. Compact each layer of material full width according to (1) above.

(3) Classify the material according to AASHTO M 145. For material classified A-1 or A-2-4, determine the maximum density according to AASHTO T 180, method D. For other material classifications, determine the optimum moisture content and maximum density according to AASHTO T 99, method C.

Adjust the moisture content of material classified A-1 through A-5 to a moisture content suitable for compaction. Adjust the moisture content of material classified A-6 and A-7 to within 2 percent of the optimum moisture content.

Use compression-type or vibratory rollers. Compact each layer of material full width to at least 95 percent of the maximum density. Determine the in-place density and moisture content according to AASHTO T

310 or other approved test procedures. When required, use AASHTO T 224 to correct for coarse particles.

(b) Compaction B. Place material by end dumping to the minimum depth needed for operation of spreading equipment. Adjust the moisture content of the material to obtain a mass that will not visibly deflect under the load of the hauling and spreading equipment. Operate compaction equipment over the full width of each layer until there is no visible evidence of further consolidation or, if when a sheepsfoot roller is used, the roller ―walks out‖ of the layer. Make at least three complete passes.

(c) Compaction C. 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 uniformly over the full width of each layer as the embankment is constructed.

204.12 Ditches. Slope, grade, and shape ditches. Remove all projecting roots, stumps, rock, or similar matter.

Maintain all ditches in an open condition and free from leaves, sticks, and other debris.

Form furrow ditches by plowing or using other acceptable methods to produce a continuous furrow. Place all excavated material on the downhill side so the bottom of the ditch is approximately 18 inches below the crest of the loose material. Clean the ditch using a hand shovel, ditcher, or other suitable method. Shape to provide drainage without overflow.

204.13 Sloping, Shaping, and Finishing. Complete slopes, ditches, culverts, riprap, and other underground minor structures before placing aggregate courses. Slope, shape, and finish as follows:

(a) Sloping. Leave all earth slopes with uniform roughened surfaces, except as described in (b) below, with no noticeable break as viewed from the road. Except in solid rock, round tops and bottoms of all slopes including the slopes of drainage ditches. Round material overlaying solid rock to the extent practical. Scale all rock slopes. Slope rounding is not required on tolerance class D though M roads.

If a slide or slipout occurs on a cut or embankment slope, remove or replace the material, and repair or restore all damage to the work. Bench or key the slope to stabilize the slide. Reshape the cut or embankment slope to an acceptable condition.

(b) Stepped slopes. Where required by the contract, construct steps on slopes of 1⅓V:1H to 1V:2H. Construct the steps approximately 18 inches high. Blend the steps into natural ground at the end of the cut. If the slope contains nonrippable rock outcrops, blend steps into the rock. Remove loose material found in transitional area.

Except for removing large rocks that may fall, scaling stepped slopes is not required.

(c) Shaping. Shape the subgrade to a smooth surface and to the cross-section required. Shape slopes to gradually transition into slope adjustments without noticeable breaks. At the ends of cuts and at intersections of cuts and embankments, adjust slopes in the horizontal and vertical planes to blend into each other or into the natural ground.

(d) Finishing. 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. Finish roadbeds to the tolerance class shown in table 204-2.Ensure that the subgrade is visibly moist during shaping and dressing.

Scarify to 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 surfaced roads, remove all material larger than 6 inches from the top 6 inches of the roadbed.

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 there is no visible evidence of further consolidation.

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

204.14 Disposal of Unsuitable or Excess Material. Dispose of unsuitable or excess material at designated sites or legally off of the project.

When there is a pay item for waste, shape and compact the waste material in its final location. Do not mix clearing or other material not subject to payment with the waste material.

204.15 Acceptance. See Table 204-1 for sampling and testing requirements.

Material for embankment and conserved topsoil will be evaluated under Subsections 106.02 and 106.04.

Excavation and embankment construction will be evaluated under Subsections 106.02 and 106.04.

Clearing and removal of obstructions will be evaluated under Sections 201 and 203.

Measurement

204.16 Measure the Section 204 items listed in the bid schedule according to Subsection 109.02 and the following as applicable.

(a) Roadway excavation. Measure roadway excavation in its original position as follows:

(1) Include the following volumes in roadway excavation:

(a) Roadway prism excavation;

(b) Rock material excavated and removed from below subgrade in cut sections;

(c) Unsuitable material below subgrade and unsuitable material beneath embankment areas when a pay item for subexcavation is not shown in the bid schedule;

(d) Ditches, except furrow ditches measured under a separate bid item;

(eTopsoil;

(f) Borrow material used in the work when a pay item for borrow is not shown in the bid schedule;

(g) Loose scattered rocks removed and placed as required within the roadway;

(h) Conserved material taken from stockpiles and used in Section 204 work; and

(i) Slide and slipout material not attributable to the Contractor's method of operation.

(2) Do not include the following in roadway excavation:

(a) Overburden and other spoil material from borrow sources;

(b) Overbreakage from the backslope in rock excavation;

(c) Water or other liquid material;

(d) Material used for purposes other than required;

(e) Roadbed material scarified in place and not removed;

(f) Material excavated when stepping cut slopes;

(g) Material excavated when rounding cut slopes;

(h) Preparing foundations for embankment construction;

(i) Material excavated when benching for embankments;

(j) Slide or slipout material attributable to the Contractor's method of operation;

(k) Conserved material taken from stockpiles constructed at the option of the Contractor; and

(l) Material excavated outside the established slope limits.

(3) When both roadway excavation and embankment construction pay items are shown in the bid schedule, measure the following as roadway excavation only:

(a) Unsuitable material below subgrade in cuts and unsuitable material beneath embankment areas when a pay item for subexcavation is not shown in the bid schedule;

(b) Slide and slipout material not attributable to the Contractor’s method of operations; and

(c) Drainage ditches, channel changes, and diversion ditches.

(b) Unclassified borrow, select borrow, and select topping. When measuring by the cubic yard measure in its original position. If borrow excavation is measured by the cubic yard in place, take initial cross-sections of the ground surface after stripping overburden. Upon completion of excavation and after the borrow source waste material is returned to the source, retake cross-sections before replacing the overburden.

Do not measure borrow excavation used in place of excess roadway excavation.

(c) Embankment construction. Measure embankment construction in its final position. Do not make deductions from the embankment construction quantity for the volume of minor structures.

(1) Include the following volumes in embankment construction:

(a) Roadway embankments;

(b) Material used to backfill subexcavated areas, holes, pits, and other depressions;

(c) Material used to restore obliterated roadbeds to original contours; and

(d) Material used for dikes, ramps, mounds, and berms.

(2) Do not include the following in embankment construction:

(a) Preparing foundations for embankment construction;

(b) Adjustments for subsidence or settlement of the embankment or of the foundation on which the embankment is placed; and

(c) Material used to round fill slopes.

(d) Rounding cut slopes. Measure rounding cut slopes horizontally along the centerline of the roadway if a pay item for slope rounding is included in the bid schedule. If a pay item for slope rounding is not included in the bid schedule slope rounding will be considered subsidiary to excavation.

(e) Waste. Measure waste by the cubic yard in its final position. Take initial cross-sections of the ground surface after stripping over burden. Upon completion of the waste placement, retake cross-sections before replacing overburden.

(f) Slope scaling. Measure slope scaling by the cubic yard in the hauling vehicle.

Payment

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204.16 (b) Unclassified borrow, select borrow, and select topping.

When contract quantities are designated in the schedule as method of measurement estimate the borrow excavation quantity from design data based on prism cubic yard compacted in final position, in the embankment.

The quantity of material hauled will be based on the quantity of borrow excavation shown in the schedule.

Measure haul distance between the center of the material source and the center of embanked material.

Compute haul by analytical methods as determined by CO.

Haul from non-designated material source requested by the Contractor will be considered haul from Contractor-furnished sources with an adjustment in contract price, in accordance with applicable contract provisions.

Haul distance from a Contractor-furnished source will be measured as the haul distance from the designated material source if the haul distance from the Contractor-furnished material source is greater than the haul distance from the designated source.

Haul distance from a Contractor furnished-sources will be measured as the haul distance from the Contractor-furnished material source if the haul distance from the Contractor-furnished source is less than the haul distance from the designated source.

205 - Rock Blasting

205.02_nat_us_05_13_2004

205.03 Regulations

(e) Forest Service Manual (FSM) 6745 Explosives and Blasting Materials.

718 - Traffic Signing and Marking Material

718.05_nat_us_08_05_2009

718.05 Aluminum Panels

Delete the third paragraph and replace with the following:

Clean, degrease and properly prepare the panels according to methods recommended by the sheeting manufacturer. Conversion coatings will conform to ASTM B-921 or ASTM B-449.

SECTION D. PACKAGING AND MARKING

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.arnet.gov/far/

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996) http://www.arnet.gov/far/

SECTION F. DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

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.arnet.gov/far/

Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 Cfr Chapter 1) Clauses

52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

FAR 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 60 calendar days after the date the contractor receives the notice to proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

SECTION G. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

The Contracting Officer will designate a representative hereinafter referred to as the Contracting Officer's

Representative (COR) who will provide on-the-ground administration for the Government. The COR will be designated in writing and a copy of the designation will be furnished to the Contractor before or at the pre-work conference. The Contractor is cautioned to carefully read the COR designation because certain authority under the contract is reserved solely for the Contracting Officer.

Contractor’s Designated Representative

It is required that the Contractor have a designated representative available on the project during the entire project and that the representative be able to speak and understand English. When designating a representative, the Contractor shall furnish a copy of the designation in writing to the Contracting Officer. Such designation shall clearly indicate the name and limitations (if any) of authority of the representative. If the Contractor intends to designate a representative prior to the pre-work meeting, the representative is strongly encouraged to attend that meeting.

AGAR 452.215-73 Post Award Conference (NOV 1996)

A post award or pre-work conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled within reasonable time after award and prior to the issuing of a Notice to Proceed.

SECTION H. SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

To Be Published

PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I. CONTRACT CLAUSES

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.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) Clauses

52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (Apr 2008)

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jul 2010)

52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or

Proposed for Debarment. (Dec 2010)

52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity (APR 1984)

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003)

52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Apr 2009)

52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003)

52.222-6 Davis-Bacon Act (JUL 2005)

52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (FEB 1988)

52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (June 2010)

52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (JUL 2005)

52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (FEB 1988)

52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (JUL 2005)

52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment (FEB 1988)

52.222-13 Compliance with Davis-Bacon and Related Act Regulations (FEB 1988)

52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (FEB 1988)

52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility (FEB 1988)

52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999)

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007)

52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction (FEB 1999)

52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009)

52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (DEC 2007)

52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data (Jan 1997)

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (AUG 2003)

52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001)

52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts (May 2008)

52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (Oct 1997)

52.228-11 Pledges of Assets (SEP 2009)

52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds (OCT 1995)

52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (DEC 1999)

52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (SEP 2002)

52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (JAN 1986)

52.232-25 Prompt Payment (Oct 2008)

52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (OCT 2008)

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003)

52.233-1 Disputes (JULY 2002)

52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996)

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)

52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (APR 1984)

52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (APR 1984)

52.236-5 Material and Workmanship (APR 1984) http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

52.236-6 Superintendence by The Contractor (APR 1984)

52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (NOV 1991)

52.236-9…