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FOREST SERVICE

SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

For

TRIBUTARY TO SODA CREEK

CULVERT REPLACEMENT

NO. 1172-2.6

DJ&A, P.C.

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

U.S.D.A. FOREST SERVICE

NEZ PERCE-CLEARWATER NATIONAL FORESTS

April 2013 Table of Contents

Preface 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 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

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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.

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.

102 - Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract 102 Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract Delete Section 102 in its entirety.

103 - Scope of Work Deletions Delete all but subsection 103.01 Intent of Contract.

103.01 Intent of Contract. Delete this subsection and replace with the following:

This project is for the removal and replacement of a corrugated steel pipe on an unnamed tributary to Soda Creek. This project is located in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests on National Forest System Road No. 1172 at Mile Post 2.6 in the Red River Ranger District in Section 29, T. 28 N., R. 10 E., Idaho County, Idaho.

This project also includes reconditioning and aggregate placement on 1.32 miles of NFSR 1166.

The work includes but is not limited to clearing and grubbing, erosion control measures, structure excavation, roadway embankment, removing and disposing an existing culvert, compaction, riprap, roadway surfacing, furnishing and installing a corrugated steel culvert, and all other incidental items necessary to complete the project in accordance with the plans and specifications.

104 - Control of Work Deletions Delete Sections 104.01, 104.02, and 104.04.

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104.06 Use of Roads by Contractor

The Contractor is authorized to use roads under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service for all activities necessary to complete this contract, subject to the limitations and authorizations designated in the Road Order(s) or described in the contract, when such use will not damage the roads or national forest resources, and when traffic can be accommodated safely.

105 - Control of Material

105.02 Material Sources

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Sources have been designated for this project as follows:

Borrow Source – Government Furnished. The Government source for Unclassified Borrow for this project is located in Section 20, T26N, R8E, at the Burpee Mountain Pit, on NFSR 1188.

Riprap Source – Government Furnished. The Government source for Riprap for this project is located in Section 20, T26N, R8E, at the Burpee Mountain Pit, on NFSR 1188.

Crushed Aggregate Source- Government Furnished. The Government source for Crushed Aggregate for this project is located in Section 3, T26N, R8E, at the Dixie Summit Pit.

Bedding Material – Contractor Furnished. There is no Government source for Bedding for this project.

Waste Site – Government Furnished. It is anticipated that excess material will be generated from this project. A waste site located within a 3 mile radius of the project site will be designated by the CO. This site is to be used for the disposal of unsuitable or excess excavated material only. All other materials designated for removal and disposal must be disposed of away from Forest Land as per SPS Section 202.

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Prior to any pit development or use of materials, the Contractor shall provide to the CO a State certification that the pit site is free of noxious weed as listed on the "All States Noxious Weeds List”.

106 - Acceptance of Work

106.07 Delete

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107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public

107.02 Protection and Restoration of Property and Landscape.

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Work within the wetted perimeter of streams will be allowed only between July 15th and August 30th and as specified in the approved project permits.

107.05 Responsibility for Damage Claims.

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107.06 Contractor’s Responsibility for Work.

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“except as provided in Subsection 106.07”.

107.09 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).

· 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 Delete.

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109 - Measurement and Payment 109 Deletions Delete the following entire subsections:

109.06 Pricing of Adjustments.

109.07 Eliminated Work.

109.08 Progress Payments.

109.09 Final Payment.

109.02 Measurement Terms and Definitions.

(b) Contract quantity.

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

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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.

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109.10 Methods of Measurement

One of the following methods of measurement for determining final payment is DESIGNATED IN THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS for each PAY ITEM:

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

(b) Contract Quantities (CQ). As defined in 109.02 (b) and supplemented above.

(c) 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.

152 – Construction Survey and Staking 152.01(a) Personnel.

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Conduct all construction staking under the direction of a licensed professional engineer or land surveyor who is closely associated and familiar with construction staking.

153 – Contractor Quality Control Add the following.

153.07. Project Submittals

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

Pay Item(s)

/Drawings Additional Specification References

Certification FSSS 105.02(b)

Certification

Approval

FSSS 622.02

Certification

FSSS 625, 713

155 - Schedules for Construction Contracts 155 Delete.

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156 - Public Traffic

156.03 Accommodating Traffic During Work.

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Accommodate traffic according to the requirements set forth below, MUTCD, and Section 635. Submit a traffic control plan for acceptance at least 30 days before intended use.

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The Contractor will be allowed to close Road No. 1172 in the immediate vicinity of the project to public traffic during construction for a period of three (3) weeks under this contract. Provide at least 14 days advance written notice to the CO prior to any road closure period, to allow public notice of the closure period by the Forest Service.

Develop a construction sign plan identifying the type and location of all advanced warning signs necessary to safely restrict or pass public traffic. Install construction signs conforming to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) prior to proceeding with any construction work. Furnish, maintain and remove all barricades and signs required for construction signing and trail closures.

As a part of the sign plan, the Contractor will be required to furnish and install advance road closed signs at on Road 1172 at Red River and at the junction of the Road No. 1172 & Road No. 234.

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according to Subsection 106.07(b)

156.08 Traffic and Safety Supervisor.

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157 - Soil Erosion Control

157.02 Materials

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

157.03 General.

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

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

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

(b) The location and type of permanent controls to be implemented during construction.

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

(d) For work in stream channels with running water a detailed dewatering plan.

(e) For work in stream channels without flowing water describe level of ground and vegetative disturbance and measures to reduce potential sediment delivery.

(f) Description of the monitoring plan.

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

157.08 Water Crossings.

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At any channel crossing where there is running water, dewater by rerouting water flow around the site before and during excavation and embankment operations.

201 – Clearing and Grubbing Construction Requirements

201.06 Disposal. Delete this subsection and substitute the following:

Dispose of construction slash by either scattering outside the clearing limits without damaging trees, or by placing on embankment slopes to reduce soil erosion. When placing slash on embankment slopes start at the toe of the fill and place as flat as practicable on the completed slope.

Merchantable timber is the Government’s property. Limb and deck merchantable timber on site as directed by the CO.

Measurement

201.08. Delete this subsection and replace with the following:

“Do not measure clearing and grubbing for payment.”

203 - Removal of Structures and Obstructions

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.

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(e) Placing Slash on Embankment Slopes. Place construction slash on completed embankment slopes or scatter as directed by the CO to reduce soil erosion. Place construction slash as flat as practicable on the completed slope. Priority for use of available slash is for: (1) through fills; (2) insides of curves; and (3) ditch relief outlets. All slash material not suitable for embankment slopes shall be disposed off Forest Service Lands in accordance with all local, state and federal requirements or as approved by the CO.

204 - Excavation and Embankment

204.11 Compaction.

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Layer Placement (Roller Compaction) Method. 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 visible deformation of the layer ceases or, in when a sheepsfoot roller is used, the roller “walks out” of the layer. Make at least three complete passes.

(e) Compaction E. Roller Compaction. Adjust the moisture content to a level suitable for compaction. Operate Rollers over the full width of each layer until visual displacement ceases, but not fewer than three complete passes. Use rollers that meet the following requirements:

(1) Steel wheeled rollers, other than vibratory, capable of exerting a force of not less than 250 pounds per inch of width of the compression roll or rolls.

(2) Vibratory steel wheeled rollers equipped with amplitude and frequency controls with a minimum weight of 6 tons, specifically designed to compact the material on which it is used.

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

(4) Sheepsfoot, tamping, or grid rollers capable of exerting a force of 250 lbs/inch of width of roller drum.

204.14 Disposal of Unsuitable or Excess Material.

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Dispose of unsuitable or excess material at designated sites approved by the CO.

204.15 Acceptance.

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208 - Structure Excavation and Backfill for Selected Major Structures

208.02 Add the following:

Backfill material 704.03

208.04 General.

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Use all suitable material in the construction of the roadway embankment and for structural backfill. Field drain and dry excessively wet material that is otherwise suitable for embankment before placement. Place and shape unsuitable or excess material at designated sites shown on the drawings or as directed by the CO.

Submit an Excavation Plan for approval prior to beginning the work. As a minimum, the Excavation Plan must include: drawings and a written outline illustrating and describing the proposed excavation limits, methods, equipment to be used, location of stockpiles, and estimated quantities. The Excavation Plan must comply with all applicable OSHA requirements and list the soil type assumed.

208.10 Backfill.

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Backfill with material meeting the requirements of Subsection 704.03, Backfill Material.

208.11 Compacting.

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Each layer to a depth of 2 feet over new structure shall be compacted with mechanical tampers until surface deformation is no longer visible. Adjust the moisture content of the backfill material to a moisture content suitable for compaction. Layers above 2 feet over the new structure shall be compacted in accordance with FSSS 204 – Excavation and Embankment.

208.12 Acceptance.

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251 - Riprap

251.01 Description

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This work consists of furnishing, hauling, and placing of riprap for bank protection, slope protection, drainage structures, erosion control, and other features shown on the plans.

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251.04a Fish Rest Stop Rock.

Furnish riprap for Fish Rest Stop Rocks in accordance with FSSS 105 and as shown on the drawings. Randomly place individual rocks by mechanical methods as shown on the drawings.

Fill all voids left during placement of rocks adjacent to corrugate pipes with excess structural excavation material.

251.07 Acceptance

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Structure excavation and backfill will be evaluated under Section 208.

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308 - Minor Crushed Aggregate Delete section 308 in its entirety and replace with the following:

Description

308.01 This work consists of placing Government furnished aggregate or furnishing and placing crushed aggregate for bedding, backfill and roadway aggregate course.

Material

308.02 Conform to the following Subsections:

Construction Requirements

308.03 Preparing Surface. Prepare the roadway surface on which aggregate course is placed as shown on the plans.

308.04 Placing Crushed Aggregate.

(a) Roadway aggregate. Mix the aggregate and adjust the moisture content to obtain a uniform mixture with a moisture content suitable for compaction. Spread and shape the mixture on the prepared surface in a uniform layer.

Do not place the mixture in a layer exceeding 6 inches in compacted thickness. When more than one layer is necessary, compact each layer according to Subsection 308.05(a) before placing the next layer.

(b) Bedding and backfill aggregate. Place and shape the mixture in layers that, when compacted, do not exceed 6 inches in depth.

308.05 Compacting and Finishing Crushed Aggregate.

(a) Roadway aggregate. Compact using the methods below, specified in the Schedule of Items.

(1) Method 1. Operate equipment over the full width of spread aggregate.

(2) Method 2. Compact the aggregate by operating compaction equipment over the total width until visible deformation ceases. A minimum of three complete roller passes shall be made at a moisture content suitable for compaction.

(b) Bedding and backfill aggregate. Compact in 6 inch lifts by using a Forest Service approved mechanical compactor until no visible deformation is observed over the entire area of aggregate.

308.06 Acceptance. Crushed aggregate will be evaluated under Subsections 106.02 and 106.03. Furnish a production certification including gradation and quality properties for each source.

Construction of roadway aggregate courses will be evaluated under Subsections 106.02 and 106.04. Method 2 compaction will be evaluated under Section 106.04.

Placement of bedding and backfill aggregate will be evaluated under Subsection 106.02 and Section 209.

Preparation of the surfaces on which crushed aggregate is placed will be evaluated under Section 303 and 209 as applicable.

Measurement

308.07 Measure the Section 308 items listed in the bid schedule according to Subsection 109.02 and the following as applicable.

Measure crushed aggregate by the cubic yard in-place on the road.

Measure width horizontally to include the top of aggregate width including designed widenings. Measure the length horizontally along the centerline of the roadway.

Payment

308.08 The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the Section 308 pay item listed in the bid schedule. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section. See Subsection 109.05.

602 – Culverts and Drains

602.03 General.

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Excavate and backfill according to Section 208.

Place bedding according to Section 209.09.

602.08 Acceptance.

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Excavation and backfill will be evaluated under Section 208.

622 - Rental Equipment

622.02 Rental Equipment

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Provide equipment of the type listed in the Schedule of Items. Provide equipment of at least the minimum size needed to efficiently perform the work. Submit the model number of the equipment to the CO for approval before delivery to the project site. Equipment shall be no more than 15 years old and shall be reasonably free of leaks and other mechanical deficiencies.

625 – Turf Establishment

625.04 Preparing Seedbed.

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625.05 Watering

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625.06 Fertilizing.

625.07 Seeding.

(a) Dry method. Delete the third sentence.

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Seed Mix. Furnish and apply the following kinds and amounts pure live seed:

(90% Pure, 90% germ)

Sq. Ft.

Pure live Seed Lbs./Acre

Seed Certification Certified, blue-tagged seed shall be used where a name variety or cultivar is specified. Blue tags that are removed to mix or spread the seed will be saved and provided to the Forest.

All seed purchased will be certified free of seeds from weeds listed on the current "All States Noxious Weeds List."

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

Example: (5 lbs. pure live seed/acre) = 6.55 lbs.

(0.90 x 0.85) commercial seed/acre where: purity = 90%; germination = 85%.

625.08 Mulching.

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Mulching:

Mulch material shall be weed free straw and shall be applied at a uniform rate to adequately cover the seed. The weed free straw shall be from a grain crop such as barley straw, wheat straw or oat straw.

Mulch will be applied in a one-step operation with the seed at the rate of 1 Ton per Acre.

303 - Road Reconditioning (Road 1166) 303.01_nat_us_03_02_2005

303.01 Work.

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This work consists of reconditioning ditches, shoulders, roadbeds, cattleguards, asphalt surfaces, and aggregate surfaces.

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303.05 Roadbed Reconditioning.

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Compact according to Subsection 204.11.

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303.06 Aggregate Surface Reconditioning.

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Repair soft and unstable areas to the full depth of the aggregate surface and according to Subsection 204.07. Scarify to the depth of the aggregate surface or to a depth of 6 inches, whichever is less, and remove surface irregularities. Reshape, finish, and compact the entire aggregate surface according to Subsection 204.11.

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303.07 Roadway Reconditioning.

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Remove cattleguard decks. Clean the deck and the area beneath the cattleguard of soil and other material to the bottom of the original foundation over the entire width of the installation. Reinstall the cattleguard deck.

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303.09 Acceptance

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Road reconditioning work will be evaluated under Subsection 106.02.

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