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FOREST SERVICE SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

For

FERNAN RANGER STATION PARKING LOT REHABILITATION

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DJ&A, P.C.

Engineers - Planners - Surveyors 3203 So. Russell St Missoula, MT 59801

U.S.D.A. FOREST SERVICE

IDAHO PANHANDLE NATIONAL FORESTS

July 2012

Table of Contents

Preface

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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

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101.01 Meaning of Terms

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101.03 Abbreviations.

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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:

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101.04 Definitions.

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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.

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Adjustment in Contract Price--“Equitable adjustment,” as used in the Federal Acquisition Regulations, or “construction cost adjustment,” as used in the Timber Sale Contract, as applicable.

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

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

Forest Service--The United States of America, acting through the Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Neat Line--A line defining the proposed or specified limits of an excavation or structure.

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

Purchaser--The individual, partnership, joint venture, or corporation contracting with the Government under the terms of a Timber Sale Contract and acting independently or through agents, employees, or subcontractors.

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

Road Order--An order affecting and controlling traffic on roads under Forest Service jurisdiction. Road Orders are issued by a designated Forest Officer under the authorities of 36 CFR, part 260.

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

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

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Figure 101-1—Illustration of road structure terms.

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102 - Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract

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102 Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract

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103 - Scope of Work

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103.01 Intent of Contract.

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The intent of the contract is to remove the existing asphaltic pavement and replace with 2” of asphaltic pavement at the Fernan Ranger Station Parking Lot.

Fernan Ranger Station Parking Lot

This project includes the removing of asphalt, installing a conduit line, paving of asphalt, removal and resetting of pindown curb, cleaning of dry sumps, and the painting of pavement markings.

Fernan Ranger Station is located in Coeur d’Alene Idaho.

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104 - Control of Work

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104.06 Use of Parking Lot by Contractor

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The Contractor is authorized to areas of the parking lot under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service for all activities necessary to complete this contract, subject to the limitations and authorizations designated by the Contracting Officer or described in the contract, when such use will not damage the parking lot, and when traffic can be accommodated safely.

105 - Control of Material

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105.02 Material Sources

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Sources have been designated for this project as follows:

Asphaltic Pavement – Commercial – There is no designated Government source for asphaltic pavement for this project.

106 - Acceptance of Work

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106.01 Conformity with Contract Requirements.

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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;

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.

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106.07 Delete

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107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public

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107.05 Responsibility for Damage Claims.

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107.06 Contractor’s Responsibility for Work.

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“except as provided in Subsection 106.07”.

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107.09 Legal Relationship of the Parties.

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107.10 Environmental Protection.

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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).

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.

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109 - Measurement and Payment

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109 Deletions

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109.06 Pricing of Adjustments.

109.07 Eliminated Work.

109.08 Progress Payments.

109.09 Final Payment.

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109.02 Measurement Terms and Definitions. (b) Contract quantity (CQ).

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

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“(b) Cubic yard” to “(c) Cubic yard”.

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(q) Actual Quantity (AQ). Actual quantities are determined from measurements of completed work.

151 - Mobilization

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151.01 Description

This work consists of washing and treating construction equipment and vehicles necessary for equipment transport to remove seeds, plants, and plant fragments before the equipment is used on Forest Service lands.

Wash the sides, tops, and undercarriages of all construction equipment. Remove all seeds, plants, plant fragments, dirt, and debris from the construction equipment. Only equipment inspected by the Forest Service will be allowed to operate within the project area. All subsequent move-ins of equipment to the project area will be treated in the same manner as the initial move-in. This requirement does not apply to cars, pickup trucks, and other vehicles that regularly travel between the construction site and areas off the National Forest.

Equipment will be considered free of soil, seed, and other such debris when a visual inspection does not disclose such material. Disassembly of equipment, components or the need for specialized inspection tools is not required.

Notify the CO in writing at least 48 hours before moving any construction equipment onto the national forest. Notification will include an agreed upon location where the equipment will be available for inspection by the Forest Service. Inspection will be required after every cleaning.

Use methods of cleaning and locations for cleaning approved by the C.O. For work at a commercial washing facility, use an approved facility.

New infestations of noxious weeds of concern to Forest Service and identified by either Contractor or Forest Service, on the Project Area or on the haul route, will be promptly reported to the other party. Contractor and Forest Service will agree on treatment methods to reduce or stop the spread of noxious weeds when new infestations are found. A current list of noxious weeds of concern to Forest Service is available at each Forest Service office.

153 – Contractor Quality Control

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153.07. Project Submittals

153.07_ipnf_06_15_2012 At a minimum the contractor shall provide project submittals as shown on the below Submittal Log. Submittal requirements are listed in the Standard Specifications, Supplemental Specifications, and Plans.

Submittal Log

Log No.

Incidental to Pay Item(s)

Description of Submittal

Type of Submittal Requirement found in Specification No.

/Drawings

Additional Specification References Hazardous Spill Plan Plan

FSSS 107.10

Contractor Quality Control Plan Plan 153.02 552.09 Traffic Control Plan Plan

FSSS 156.03

Material Moisture/Density Testing Test Results Table 208-1 Compaction Testing Test Results 208.11

Asphalt

Mix Design

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Asphalt Testing

Test Results

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Nonreflectorized Markings Material 634.02 718.13

Nonreflectorized Markings Manufactures Recommendation

634.03

155 - Schedules for Construction Contracts

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155 Delete.

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156 - Public Traffic

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156.03 Accommodating Traffic During Work.

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The Contractor will be allowed to close the parking lots in the phases depicted on the plans and as work warrants.

Give the CO at least 5 days advance written notice prior to any parking lot area closures.

The Contractor shall be responsible for providing, installing, maintaining, and removal of warning signs and barricades required for the parking lot closure period.

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according to Subsection 106.07(b)

156.08 Traffic and Safety Supervisor.

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156.10 Measurement and Payment

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Payment of traffic control under Section 151.

203 - Removal of Structures and Obstructions

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203.04 Removing Material

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Pindown curb to be removed and stockpiled in an area determined by the CO to include metal rebar pins. After work is complete and accepted contractor to reset stockpiled pindown curb in original locations. Any pindown curb damaged will be replaced at the contractor’s expense.

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203.05 Disposing of Material.

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(a) Remove from project. Add the following:

All materials designated for removal become the property of the Contractor and are to be disposed of by removing off of Forest Service Lands in accordance with all local, state and federal requirements.

(b) Burn. Delete this section.

(c) Bury. Delete this section.

209 - Structure Excavation and Backfill 209.01_ipnf_07-15-2013

209.01 Description.

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The work includes installing conduit lines, preserving channels, shoring and bracing, sealing foundations, dewatering, excavating, stockpiling, preparing foundations, bedding, and backfilling.

209.07 Dewatering.

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Do not pump water from the foundation excavations directly into live streams or marine waters. Pump water into settling areas as specified in the contract.

209.10 Backfill.

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Place backfill in horizontal layers that when compacted do not exceed 12 inches in depth.

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Place rock backfill that is 9-12 inches in its largest dimension against the marine log crib structure, in a manner so that the rock does not damage the timber crib structure members or the geotextile material.

209.13 Measurement and Payment.

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Measure the structural excavation for marine structures by the cubic yard in its original position. Include the following volumes in marine structure excavation:

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209.11 Compacting.

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Compact backfill using designated compaction method A, B, or C:

Method A. Ensure that backfill density exceeds the density of the surrounding embankment.

Method B. Adjust the moisture content of the backfill material to a moisture content suitable for compaction. Compact each layer using appropriate compaction equipment until visual displacement ceases. For compaction under sections 252, 254, 255, 257, 258 and 262 compact with a vibratory steel wheeled roller with a mass of at least 8 tons.

Method C. Determine optimum moisture content and maximum density according to AASHTO T 99 method C. Adjust the moisture content of the backfill material to a moisture content suitable for compaction. Compact material placed in all layers 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.

Table 209-1 Sampling and Testing Requirements Add the following:

(2) Compaction methods (A) and (B) do not require AASHTO T-99 or T-310 test methods for foundation fill.

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209.11 Compacting.

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Compact backfill using designated compaction method A, B, or C:

Method A. Ensure that backfill density exceeds the density of the surrounding embankment.

Method B. Adjust the moisture content of the backfill material to a moisture content suitable for compaction. Compact each 6 inch layer with a minimum of three complete passes with a mechanical tamper, approved by the CO. For compaction under sections 252, 254, 255, 257, 258 and 262 compact with a vibratory steel wheeled roller with a mass of at least 8 tons.

Method C. Determine optimum moisture content and maximum density according to AASHTO T 99 method C. Adjust the moisture content of the backfill material to a moisture content suitable for compaction. Compact material placed in all layers 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.

209.12 Acceptance

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Compaction methods (A) and (B) do not require sampling and testing.

404 - Minor Hot Asphalt Concrete

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404.02 Composition of Mix (Job-Mix Formula).

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Submit a job-mix formula and supporting documentation, test results, and calculations for the material to be incorporated into the work. Include copies of laboratory test results and mix design data that demonstrate that the properties of the aggregate, additives, and mixture meet the current requirements and criteria of Federal or state agencies. Ensure that the job-mix formula was performed no more than one year prior to placing the hot asphalt concrete. After reviewing the Contractor’s proposed job-mix formula, the CO will determine the final values for the job-mix formula to be used and notify the Contractor in writing.

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404.04 Weather Limitations.

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Do not place paving during rainfall or in standing water.

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404.06 Placing.

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Do not place asphalt until the CO has approved in writing the area where it will be placed. Delete the last sentence and replace with the following:

Offset the longitudinal joint of one layer at least 6 inches from the joint in the layer immediately below. Make the longitudinal joint in the top layer along the centerline of two-lane roadways or at the lane lines of roadways with more than two lanes. Offset transverse joints in succeeding layers and in adjacent lanes at least 10 feet, where possible.

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404.07 Compacting (a).

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(a) Roadway paving. Thoroughly and uniformly compact the surface a minimum of three passes with rollers that meet one of the following requirements:

(1) Steel-wheeled rollers, other than vibratory type, capable of exerting a force of not less than

1.5 ton/feet of width of the compression roll or rolls.

(2) Vibratory steel-wheel rollers with a minimum mass of 5 ton, equipped with amplitude and frequency controls, and designed to compact asphalt concrete.

(3) Pneumatic-tire rollers with smooth tread tires of equal size that provide a uniform compacting pressure for the full width of the roller and capable of exerting a ground pressure of at least 80 lbf/in2.

Perform initial compaction while the mixture is above 250 °F. Perform finish rolling with steel- wheel rollers and continue until no roller tracks remain.

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404.07 Compacting (b).

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(b) Non-roadway paving. Compact by rolling with a hand-operated roller with a mass of least 1 ton. Perform initial compaction while the mixture is above 250 °F and continue until no roller tracks remain.

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404.09 Acceptance.

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See Table 404-1 for sampling and testing requirements.

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Table 404-1. Sampling and Testing Requirements.

Material or Product Type of Acceptance (Subsection) Characteristic Category Sampling Methods Specifications Sampling Frequency Point of Sampling Split Sample Reporting Time

Asphalt Mixture (404.09)

AASHTO T

Three minimum per project and at least one per 500 Cubic yards

Roadway prior to compaction yes

As soon as sampled

412 - Asphalt Tack Coat

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Measurement

412.07 Acceptance

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Emulsified asphalt will be evaluated under Subsections 106.02, 106.03, and 702.07.

607 – Cleaning, Reconditioning, and Repairing Existing Drainage Structures

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607.06 Reconditioning Drainage Structures.

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Provide a vacuum truck and flush out and remove all sediments from structures designated to be reconditioned.

634 - Permanent Pavement Marking

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634.03 General.

On single lane roads apply pavement markings according to the manufacturer’s recommendations and in a direction consistent with safe application.