StampedFennPondFSSS.pdf

FOREST SERVICE

SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

For

FISHING POND DREDGING

FENN RANGER STATION

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

June 2014

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Preface

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

151 - Mobilization

152 – Construction Survey and Staking

153 – Contractor Quality Control

155 - Schedules for Construction Contracts

156 - Public Traffic

157 - Soil Erosion Control

203 - Removal of Structures and Obstructions

204 – Excavation and Embankment

251 - Riprap

310 – Bentonite Clay

622 - Rental Equipment

725 - Miscellaneous Material

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

101.01 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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mp Milepost ppm Part Per Million

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.

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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

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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 the excavation of the exiting fishing pond at Fenn Ranger Station to create better fish habitat. This project is located in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests on National

Forest System Road No. 223 (Selway Road) near the Fenn Ranger Station. The project is located in the Moose Creek Ranger District in Section 23, T. 32 N., R. 7 E., Idaho County, Idaho.

The work includes but is not limited to erosion control measures, dewatering, dredging excavation, removing and disposing existing culverts and wooden boardwalk paths, riprap, furnishing and installing precast concrete headwall and outlet pipe and all other incidental items necessary to complete the project in accordance with the plans and specifications.

104 - Control of Work

Deletions

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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:

Riprap Source – Government Furnished – The Government source for Riprap for this project is located in Section 25, T32N, R7E, at the Fenn Bone Yard approximately 2 miles from this project. Use the material stockpiled by the Government for Class 3

Riprap.

Fish Habitat Rock Source – Government Furnished – The Government source for Fish

Habitat Rock for this project is the Fenn Bone Yard as described above.

Bentonite Clay – Contractor Furnished. There is no available Government source for

Bentonite Clay for this project.

Waste Site – Government Furnished – A waste site for excess material is the Fenn Bone

Yard as described above. 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 203.

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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 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

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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.

(d) 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.

(2) A determination by the CO that errors exist in the original design that cause a PAY ITEM quantity to change by 15 percent or more.

(3) A written request submitted to the CO showing evidence of errors in the original design that cause the quantity of a PAY ITEM to change by 15 percent or more. The evidence must be verifiable and consist of calculations, drawings, or other data that show how the designed quantity is in error.

151 - Mobilization

151.01 Description

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“Work also includes cleaning of all equipment used at the project site. Clean all construction equipment prior to entry on the project site. Remove all dirt, plant parts and material that may carry noxious weed seeds into the area. Construction equipment includes all construction heavy equipment, service vehicles, all highway-legal trucks (including dump trucks, cement trucks, water trucks, etc.), and trailers (including lowboys), except cars. Unless otherwise agreed, the

Contractor shall give the Forest Service at least 24 hours’ notice when equipment is ready for inspection. Only construction equipment inspected by the Forest Service will be allowed to operate within the project area. Treat subsequent move-ins of equipment the same as the initial move-in. Clean truck beds and dump boxes hauling to the project site prior to entering the work area.”

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

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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

Lo g

No.

Incidental to

Pay

Item(s) Description of Submittal

Type of

Submittal

Requirement found in

Specification No.

/Drawings

Additional

Specification

References

1 151 Weed Free Material Source

Certification

Material

Certification FSSS 105.02(b)

2 151 Hazardous Spill Plan Plan FSSS 107.10

3 151 Contractor Quality Control Plan Plan 153.02 552.09

4 151 Traffic Control Plan Plan FSSS 156.03

5 157 Dewatering and Soil Erosion and

Pollution Control Plan Plan FSSS 157.03

6 204 Excavation Plan Plan FSSS 204.04

7 310 Bentonite Clay Material

Certification

104.03, FSSS

310.05

8 552 Structural Concrete: Mix Design Mix Design 552.03 Drawings

9 552 Precast Concrete Structure Shop Drawings 104.03

10 602 Culverts Material

Certification 602.08

106, Drawings

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 7 days before intended use.

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Traffic on Road No. 223 (Selway Road) must be maintained at all times during construction.

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.

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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 a Dewatering and Soil Erosion and Pollution 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. No sedimentation from dredged materials or surface run-off is allowed to enter the Selway River at any point within the project limits or along the haul route. Submit the erosion control plan proposal at least 7 days before operations begin to the CO for approval.

Reflect in the Dewatering and Soil Erosion and Pollution 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.

(g) Methods for minimizing the amount of dredged materials spilling onto Road 223 and post-project cleaning of the road.

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Upon completion of construction at the site, remove all temporary erosion control devices, dewatering materials and equipment from Government property. Clean the Road 223 in the vicinity of the project and along the haul route to pre-project conditions.

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.

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.

204 – Excavation and Embankment

204.02 Delete this section and replace with the following:

204.02 Preparation for Excavation

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.

Use all suitable material in the construction of the levee, landscaping islands and other site features shown the drawings. Field drain and dry excessively wet material that is otherwise suitable for embankment before placement. Place and shape unsuitable or excess material at the designated waste site as directed by the CO.

204.11 Compaction.

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Layer Placement (Roller Compaction) Method. Place material in horizontal layers not exceeding 12 inches prior to compaction except when the material contains rock more than 9 inches in diameter, in which case layers may be of sufficient thickness to accommodate the material involved. 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.

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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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 Habitat Rocks.

Furnish fish habitat rocks in accordance with FSSS 105 and as shown on the drawings. Place or rearrange individual rocks by mechanical methods to obtain a shape as shown on the drawings or directed by the CO.

All habitat rock locations must be approved by the CO prior to re-watering the pond.

251.07 Acceptance

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Structure excavation and backfill will be evaluated under Section 208.

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310 – Bentonite Clay

Description

310.01 This work consists of furnishing and placing bentonite clay for pond sealing.

Material

310.02 Conform to the following Subsections:

Bentonite 725.30

Construction Requirements

310.03 Preparing Surface. Prepare the pond surface on which the bentonite is placed as shown on the plans.

310.04 Placing, Mixing and Compacting.

Apply bentonite on relatively calm days to prevent significant loss of material. Grade surfaces to remove irregularities and large rocks. Use a mixture of 1 part bentonite to 5 parts native soil to fill any large holes or voids. Uniformly spread bentonite on the prepared surface at a rate of 5 pounds per square foot using a mechanical drop spreading device. Test at least four locations to confirm the required application rate is met. After the entire surface is covered, till bentonite 3”-

4” into the native soils using a disc, spike tooth harrow or other appropriate implement to produce a uniformly mixed layer. Mechanically compact the prepared surface by rolling or tamping.

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

Measurement

310.06 Measure the Section 310 items listed in the bid schedule according to Subsection 109.02 and the following as applicable.

Measure bentonite by the ton.

Payment

310.07 The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the

Section 310 pay item listed in the bid schedule. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section. See Subsection 109.05.

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.

622.04 & 622.05 Measurement and Payment.

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Adjustment of contract prices as described in FAR 52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantities shall not apply to Section 622. The government reserves the right to reduce or eliminate entirely the work under this item with no adjustment in the contract unit price.

725 - Miscellaneous Material

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725.30 Bentonite.

Furnish commercially available sodium bentonite in the form of a granular material that meets the following requirements:

(a) Gradation Table 725-1

(b) pH 9.1±0.4

(c) Moisture Content 7%±2%

(d) Swell (cc/2 gm) 20±4

Table 725-1

Bentonite Gradation

U.S. Standard

Sieve Size % Retained

12 mesh <1

20 mesh 59

30 mesh 27

40 mesh 12

100 mesh 2

Pan <1