2358Specifications.docx

2358-0.8 ERFO Road Repair

Supplemental Project Specifications To FHWA Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges (FP-03 Edition) Idaho Panhandle National Forests Coeur d’Alene River Ranger District

Table of Contents Section Page

203 – Removal of Structure and Obstructions ………………………………………………………………30 204 – Excavation and Embankment ……………………………………………………………………………..31

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 101.01_nat_us_07_25_2005

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101.01 Meaning of Terms.

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

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101.03 Abbreviations.

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AFPA

MSHA

NIST

NESC

WCLIB

CSP

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 Corrugated Steel Pipe

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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-- CSP – Corrugated Steel Pipe 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.

Designed Quantities--“Designed quantities” is a Forest Service method of measurement from the FS-96 Forest Service Specifications for the Construction of Roads and Bridges. Under FP-03 specifications this term replaces the term “Contract Quantities”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Figure 101-1—Illustration of road structure terms

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 103.01_ipnf_us_06_30_2013 103 Delete Delete all but subsection 103.01 Intent of Contract and add the following.

103.01 Intent of Contract.

The intent of the contract is to repair a roadway on the Coeur d’Alene River Ranger District on Idaho Panhandle National Forests. Work includes furnishing unclassified borrow to repair a road, constructing a rock buttress, and installing an armored rolling dip. The Contractor shall furnish labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, supplies, and incidentals (except Government-provided sources) to perform all work specified herein.

Contractor will provide construction quality control and all other incidental items necessary to complete the project in accordance with the plans and specifications.

Provide the following submittals. Submittal requirements are listed in the Standard Specifications, Supplemental Specifications, and Plans.

(1) Traffic Control Plan

(2) Soil Erosion Control Plan

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104.03 Specifications and Drawings.

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(c) As-Built-Plans. Furnish one set of as built plans. The Government will provide one set of contract plans to be used exclusively for recording the as-built details of the project. Use red pencil or red ink to record the information on the as-built plans.

Note all additions or revisions to the location, character, and dimensions of the prescribed work shown on the contract plans. Line out all details shown that are not applicable to the completed work. Check off details shown that were incorporated into the completed work without change.

Retain the plans at the project site and, as work progresses, continually update them to reflect the as-built details. Upon request, make the plans available to the CO to review for compliance with these specifications.

Show the following types of changes on the as-built plans:

(1) Typical section(s)

(a) Revisions in dimensions

(b) Revisions in materials

(2) Plan and profile

(a) Revisions to the alignment

(b) Changes in the construction limits

(c) Revisions in location, type, and grade of road approaches

(d) Location and type of utilities

(e) Location, size, and type of underdrains

(f) Skew of culverts

(g) Channel changes

(h) Location of monuments and permanent references

(i) Elevations for all aerial and underground crossings of utilities

(j) Location, length, and type of fencing

(k) Revisions to grades, elevations, and stationing of intersection PIs

(l) Equations

(m) Culvert diameter, length, type, and stationing. On culvert extensions, indicate the length of the existing pipe and the length of the extension.

(n) Location, length, stationing, and type of retaining walls

(o) Location, length, stationing, and end treatment of guardrail

(3) Bridge

(a) Stationing of bridge ends

(b) Revisions to footing and seal elevations

(c) Pile length, size, type, and tip elevation

(d) Any changes in plan or dimensions including any major changes in reinforcing

(4) Miscellaneous

(a) Revisions to parking areas or turnouts

(b) Final location, type and length of curbs, sidewalks, etc.

Furnish the as-built working plans to the CO before the final inspection. Correct all details found during the final inspection that are not shown on the as-built plans and return to the CO within 5 days.

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104.06 Use of Roads by Contractor

The Contractor is authorized to use roads and trails 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.

Commensurate with use, those roads used by the Contractor as a haul route for delivery of materials and other construction activities will be maintained by the Contractor during project work. Commensurate road maintenance will be the responsibility of the contractor and considered incidental to other pay items shown on the schedule of items.

105 - Control of Material 105.02_ipnf_us_06_30_2013

105.02 Material Sources.

Add the following before the first paragraph.

Sources have been designated for this project as follows:

Unclassified Borrow – Government-provided source – There is no available Government-provided source for riprap for this project.

Riprap – Contractor-located source – There is no available Government-provided source for riprap for this project.

Waste Area – Government-provided source – designated by the CO. These waste sites are to be used for disposal of unsuitable or excess material only. All other materials designated for removal and disposal must be disposed of off National Forest System Lands per Section 203.05.

105.02_nat_us_01_18_2007 Under (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 625.

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Under (b) Contractor-located sources add the following:

Prior to any pit development or use of materials, the pit site shall be approved by the Contracting Officer that the pit site is free of noxious weed as listed on the "All States Noxious Weeds List”.

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105.05 Use of Material Found in the Work.

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

106 - Acceptance of Work 106.01_nat_us_01_17_2013

106.01 Conformity with Contract Requirements.

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Follow the requirements of FAR Clause 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction.

References to standard test methods of AASHTO, ASTM, GSA, and other recognized standard authorities refer to the methods in effect on the date of solicitation for bids.

Perform all work to the lines, grades, cross-sections, dimensions, and processes or material requirements shown on the plans or specified in the contract.

Incorporate manufactured materials into the work according to the manufacturer’s recommendations or to these specifications, whichever is stricter.

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 additional cost to the Government.

(a) Disputing Government test results. If the accuracy of Government test results is disputed, promptly inform the Contracting Officer. 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:

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 Contracting Officer will determine disposition of the nonconforming work.

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106.07 Delete

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107.02 Protection and Restoration of Property and Landscape.

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Do not work within the wetted perimeter of streams before July 15th of any calendar year without prior approval in writing from the Contracting Officer. Periods of equipment shut down may be required to reduce turbidity.

Landscape Preservation

(a) Do not remove, deface, injure, or destroy trees, shrubs, lawn, or natural features not designated for treatment. Confine operations to within the clearing limits or other areas designated in the contract documents, and prevent the depositing of rocks, excavated materials, stumps, or other debris outside of these limits. Retrieve material which falls outside of these limits and dispose of, or incorporate in the work as directed by the Contracting Officer.

(b) Prevention of Oil Spills. If the Contractor maintains storage facilities for oil or oil products on site, take appropriate preventive measures to insure that any spill of such oil or oil products does not enter any stream or other waters of the United States or any of the individual states. If a spill of petroleum product should occur in water, immediately notify the Contracting Officer.

Service all equipment only in the areas approved by the Contracting Officer. If the total oil or oil products storage exceeds 1320 gallons or if any single container exceeds a capacity of 660 gallons, prepare a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan. Meet all applicable EPA requirements (40 CFR 112) including certification by a registered professional engineer.

Preserve the scenic and natural environment along this construction project.

(c) Do not allow objectionable material to enter any stream, river, lake, or other body of water. Retrieve material which falls in these areas and dispose of, or incorporate in the work as directed by the Contracting Officer, and repair damage to vegetation or structures outside the project limits as directed by the Contracting Officer.

(d) Do not operate equipment or otherwise disturb the natural vegetation and soil beyond the areas flagged on the ground or beyond two feet from edge of walkways, top of cuts, or toe of fills.

(e) Prior to the start of construction, submit to the Contracting Officer for approval a schedule and plan of operation for temporary pollution control measures for the following phases of work:

· Keyway excavation for specified riprap sections and placement of riprap.

· Other in-stream work – stream diversions or dewatering to control stream turbidity.

· Site excavation or ground disturbances that can promote surface erosion.

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107.05 Responsibility for Damage Claims.

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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.

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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 Contracting Officer 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 Contracting Officer 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 109.02_ipnf_us_06_30_2013

109.02 Measurement Terms and Definitions

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One of the following methods of measurement for determining final payment is designated in the schedule of items for each pay item:

Methods of Measurement:

(a) Designed Quantities (DQ). These quantities denote the final number of units to be paid for under the terms of the contract. They are based upon the original design data available prior to advertising the project. Original design data include the preliminary survey information, design assumptions, calculations, drawings, and the presentation in the contract. Changes in the number of units designated in the schedule of items may be authorized under any of the following conditions:

(1) Changes in the work authorized by the CO.

(b) Staked Quantities (SQ). These quantities are determined from staked measurements prior to construction.

(c) Actual Quantities (AQ). These quantities are determined from measurements of completed work.

(d) Vehicle Quantities (VQ). These quantities are measured or weighed in hauling vehicles.

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

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109.02 Measurement Terms and Definitions.

(b) Contract quantity.

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“(b) Cubic yard” to “(c) Cubic yard”.

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

109.00_nat_us_02_17_2005 Delete the following entire subsections:

109.06 Pricing of Adjustments.

109.07 Eliminated Work.

109.08 Progress Payments.

109.09 Final Payment.

151-Mobilization Delete Section 151 - Mobilization and substitute the following:

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Description

151.01 This work consists of moving personnel, equipment, material, and incidentals to the project and performing all work necessary before beginning work at the project site; obtaining of permits, insurance, and bonds. This work also includes 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, according to the requirements within.

Construction Requirements 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 Contracting Officer in writing at least 72 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 Contracting Officer.

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, in 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.

Measurement

151.02 Clean equipment prior to moving onto this project. The initial cleaning will not be included in the measurement for payment. Payment for cleaning will only be made if subsequent cleanings are ordered by the Contracting Officer. Measurement shall be on an “each” basis, meaning one complete cleaning of all equipment required for this contract. Subsequent cleanings necessitated by the Contractor’s actions but not directed by the Contracting Officer will not be included in the measurement for payment.

Measure mobilization according to Subsection 109.02.

Payment

151.03 The accepted quantity, measured as provided in Subsection 109.02, will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the Section 151 pay item shown in the Schedule of Items. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section. See Subsection 109.05.

Progress payments for mobilization lump sum will be paid as follows:

(a) If applicable, bond premiums will be reimbursed according to FAR Clause 52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, after receipt of the evidence of payment.

(b) When 5 percent of the original contract amount is earned from other bid items, 50 percent of the mobilization item, or 5 percent of the original contract amount, whichever is less, will be paid.

(c) When 10 percent of the original contract amount is earned from other bid items, 100 percent of the mobilization item, or 10 percent of the original contract amount, whichever is less, will be paid.

(d) Any portion of the mobilization item in excess of 10 percent of the original contract amount will be paid after final acceptance.

Include all costs associated with the initial cleaning of equipment in the unit bid price for Mobilization. Cleaning for subsequent move-ins will not be paid for unless after a suspension ordered by the Contracting Officer.

152 – Construction Survey and Staking Delete Section 152 – Construction Survey and Staking and substitute the following:

152.00_ipnf_us_06_30_2013 Description

152.01 This work consists of preserving, supplying, and replacing construction staking that are removed or damaged. The government shall provide the initial staking for the project and provide the Contractor with survey notes. The Contractor is responsible for the maintenance and replacement of stakes.

(a) Equipment. Furnish survey instruments and supporting equipment capable of achieving the specified tolerances.

(b) Material. Furnish acceptable tools, supplies, and stakes of the type and quality normally used in highway survey work and suitable for intended use. Furnish stakes and hubs of sufficient length to provide a solid set in the ground with sufficient surface area above ground for necessary legible markings.

Construction Requirements

152.02 General. Prepare field notes in approved format. Furnish all survey notes at least weekly. All field notes and supporting documentation become the property of the Government upon completion of the work.

Start work only after staking for the affected area is accepted.

Payment

Do not measure replacement of construction stakes. Compensation is made as an indirect payment to Section 151 pay items listed in the Schedule of Items. See Subsection 109.05.

153 – Contractor Quality Control Construction Requirements 153.02_nat_us_02_17_2005

153.02 Contractor Quality Control Plan.

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Submit written proposals for approval of alternate AASHTO or State approved test methods. Alternate methods may be allowed based on documented equivalence to the specified method.

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153.04 Records.

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154.01 Description

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This work consists of obtaining samples for testing and reporting required test results. It does not include Contractor quality control testing required under Section 153. However, include the work required under this Section in the Section 153 quality control plan.

Construction Requirements 154.03_ipnf_us_06_30_2013

154.03 Testing.

Delete this Subsection and substitute the following:

Perform all tests required by the Sampling and Testing Requirement tables at the end of the following sections:

Measurement 154.06_ipnf_us_06_30_2013

154.06 Measurement.

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Do not measure Contractor Sampling and Testing for payment.

Payment 154.07_ipnf_us_06_30_2013 154.07 Delete this Subsection and substitute the following:

Do not measure Contractor sampling and testing for payment. Compensation is made as an indirect payment to pay items listed in the Schedule of Items. See Subsection 109.05.

155 – Schedule for Construction Contracts 155.00_nat_us_05_11_2004 155 Delete Delete Section 155 in its entirety.

156 – Public Traffic

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156.03 Accommodating Traffic During Work.

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Do not perform any work that interferes or conflicts with traffic until a traffic control plan has been approved by the Contracting Officer. Post construction signs and traffic control devices signs in conformance with MUTCD. All required signs will be in place and approved prior to beginning work on project. Maintain construction signing consistent with the work being performed. Use effective barricades and signs to close access roads to traffic and for public safety.

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156.04 Maintaining Roadways During Work.

(a) Add the following:

The construction of detour roads for this project is not allowed.

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156.08 Traffic and Safety Supervisor.

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156.10 Measurement and Payment

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Do not measure construction signing for payment. Compensation is made as an indirect payment to Section 151 pay items listed in the Schedule of Items. See Subsection 109.05.

157 - Soil Erosion Control Construction Requirements

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157.03 General

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Submit “Soil Erosion Control Plan” detailing permanent and temporary erosion control measures to minimize erosion and sedimentation during and after construction. The erosion control plan will be submitted by the Contractor to the Contracting Officer and approved by the Contracting Officer 10 days prior to the Contractor starting construction activities. Include methods to minimize disturbance to the stream and prevent runoff from the construction site entering directly into the stream. The “Soil Erosion Control Plan” must address construction activities that have the potential for stream sedimentation.

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

As part of the “Soil Erosion Control Plan”, Contractor to provide the following:

(a) Emergency Spill Kit. Keep sufficient quantities of absorbent materials on the project site to absorb accidental fuel, hydraulic oil, or other petroleum produce spills. Use absorbent materials that are biodegradable, non-water absorbing and designed specifically for the types of spills associated with the Contractor’s operations.

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

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157.08 Water Crossings.

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157.09 Diversions.

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201 - Clearing and Grubbing

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201.01 Description.

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This work consists of clearing and grubbing within clearing limits and other designated areas in order to accomplish the designated work. Clearing limits shall be limited to all construction areas necessary for roadway work as well as areas necessary to process the clearing and grubbing slash. All clearing limits must be clearly delineated and approved by the Contracting Officer before any clearing and grubbing can take place.

203 – Removal of Structures and Obstructions

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203.05 Disposing of Material.

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Dispose of debris and excess unsuitable and excess material as follows:

(d) As determined by the CO

Dispose of construction slash as follows:

(e) Scattering

Payment

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203.08 Payment

Delete this Subsection and substitute the following:

Do not measure disposing of debris and unsuitable and excess material, and treatment of construction slash for payment. Compensation is made as an indirect payment to pay items listed in the Schedule of Items. See Subsection 109.05.

204 – Excavation and Embankment

204.01_ipnf_us_06_30_2013 204.01 Add the following:

This work includes repairing a fill slope.

Construction Requirements

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204.14 Disposal of Unsuitable or Excess Material.

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Contractor to dispose of unsuitable or excess material as determined by the Contracting Officer.

209 - Structure Excavation and Backfill

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209.01 Description

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Structure excavation and backfill applies to riprap under this project.

Construction Requirements

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209.04 General.

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Conserve suitable material for structure backfill from excavated material. Do not deposit excavated material in or near a waterway. Place and shape unsuitable or excess material in the designated waste sites as described under Section 105 and Section 204 and as determined by the Contracting Officer.

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209.11 Compacting.

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Adjust the moisture content of the backfill material to the moisture content suitable for compaction.

Each layer shall be compacted with mechanical tamper until surface deformation is no longer visible.

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209.12 Acceptance.

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251 – Riprap Materials 251.02_ipnf_us_06_30_2013

251.02 Material

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Furnish suitable shot rock with fractured faces.

Construction Requirements 251.07_ipnf_us_06_30_2013

251.07 Acceptance.

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Contractor will certify that the riprap meets the gradation requirements shown in the plans and in the schedule of items.

622 – RENTAL EQUIPMENT

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622.02 Rental Equipment. Amend as follows.

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Provide the following equipment:

Hydraulic Excavator. Provide a track mounted hydraulic excavator, year 2000 or newer. Bucket must be equipped with a hydraulic "thumb". It is anticipated that an excavator of a size capable of performing the excavation needs for the project, i.e. structure excavation, riprap construction, etc., will be of an adequate size to be acceptable for any work that the Contractor may be directed to perform under this section. Contractor is required to get approval of the size of the Hydraulic Excavator from the Contracting Officer prior to any work taking place.

Large Dump Truck. Provide a large dump truck with a minimum capacity of 12 cubic yards, 2000 model year or newer. Contractor is required to get approval of the size of the dump truck from the Contracting Officer prior to any work taking place.

Or other type of equipment approved by the CO.

Delete “along with certified copies of the payrolls” in the last sentence of the third paragraph.

Measurement

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622.04 Measurement. Amend as follows.

Delete the second paragraph and substitute the following:

Time shall be recorded in quarter hour increments. Measure time in excess of 40 hours per week at the same rate as the first 40 hours. Hours will be documented on shift tickets and signed by the Contractor and Contracting Officer on a daily basis.

Add the following:

The Government reserves the right to reduce or eliminate entirely the work under this item without adjustments in contract unit prices under the variations in contract quantities clause.

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