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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 construction of trail and boardwalk improvements around the perimeter of the fishing pond adjacent to the Fenn Ranger Station. The 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, trail excavation, removing and disposing an existing wooden boardwalk path, surfacing, furnishing and constructing a treated timber boardwalk, furnishing and constructing two fishing platforms, helical piles, furnishing and constructing a treated timber trail bridge, 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:

Crushed Aggregate Source – Government Furnished – The Government source for Crushed Aggregate Riprap for this project is located in Section 25, T32N, R7E, at the O’Hara Pit approximately 2 miles from this project.

Waste Site – Government Furnished – A waste site for excess material is the O’Hara Pit 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.

Delete Section 108 in its entirety.

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.

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 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)

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 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 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 surface run-off is allowed to enter the Selway River at any point within the project limits. 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.

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

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.

204 – Excavation and Embankment

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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553A – Precast Concrete Structures Description 553A.01 Work. Construct precast concrete members. In addition, manufacture, test materials for, transport, store, and install all precast concrete portions except piling, and perform all necessary grouting, welding, or other connections. Furnish precast concrete members complete and in place, including all concrete reinforcing steel and incidentals connected therewith.

Materials 553A.02 Requirements. Provide materials that meet the requirements specified in the following subsections:

Provide precast concrete members of the size, shape, strength, air content, and finish that are SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. Precast concrete members must be manufactured by a plant with any of the following certifications:

Precast / Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI)

· Bridge 1, Precast Bridge Products (no prestressed reinforcing).

· Commercial 1, Precast Concrete Products (no prestressed reinforcing).

National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA)

· Precast American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA)

· QCast Submit a copy of the transmittal letter of the latest PCI, NPCA, or ACPA inspection/certification with the shop drawings.

In lieu of the above certifications, the Contractor shall retain a professional engineer to provide quality assurance for the work by inspecting and certifying in writing the concrete members are constructed in accordance to the specification and shall include but not limited to:

a) Shop drawing review.

b) Concrete member dimensions.

c) Concrete mix design.

d) Aggregate sources and test results.

e) Steel reinforcing placement.

f) Concrete curing and strength test results.

g) Concrete material certifications.

h) Placement mixing, delivery and sampling.

Certification of the above shall be received by the CO prior to shipment and installation at the job site.

Perform all sampling, testing, and inspection necessary to ensure quality control of the component materials and the concrete. Sample and test for quality control and acceptance testing in accordance with the AASHTO or ASTM test methods prescribed in Section 552.

Maintain adequate records of all inspections and tests. Keep records that indicate the nature and number of observations made, the number and type of deficiencies found, the quantities approved and rejected, and the nature of any corrective action taken.

Construction 553A.03 Performance. Construct precast concrete structural members in accordance with the following sections and subsections, as applicable:

Submit four sets of shop drawings to the CO for approval, including the concrete mix design for each class of concrete proposed for use, a minimum of 21 days before fabrication of the precast member(s).

553A.04 Casting Yard. The precasting of concrete structural members may be done at either a casting yard of an precast industry certified plant or a casting yard of the Contractor’s choice with the appropriate certifications discussed above.

553A.05 Handling, Transporting, & Erecting. Provide additional reinforcement, as needed, to meet the requirements of handling, transporting, and erecting precast members.

553A.06 Acceptance. Reinforcing steel, anchor devices, elastomeric bearings, and material for concrete and grout will be evaluated under Subsection 106.03. Furnish production certifications for hydraulic cement, and reinforcing steel.

Concrete for precast concrete members will be evaluated under Subsections 106.02, 106.03, and 106.04.

Construction of precast concrete members will be evaluated under Subsections 106.02 and 106.04.

Reinforcing steel will be evaluated under Section 554.

Falsework and forms will be evaluated under Section 562.

Measurement 553A.07 Measure the Section 553A items listed in the bid schedule according to Subsection 109.02 and the following as applicable.

Do not measure reinforcing steel, concrete, anchorages, plates, nuts, and other material contained within or attached to the unit for precast concrete structural members.

Payment 553A.08 The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the Section 553A pay items listed in the bid schedule. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section. See Subsection 109.05.

557 - Timber Structures 557.02_01_us_08_20_2004

557.02 Material.

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Furnish, the following compliance certificates to the CO upon delivery of the materials to the jobsite:

(a) Verification of compliance with grading rules and species of timber and lumber. Provide certification by an agency accepted as competent by the American Lumber Standards Committee (ALSC).

(b) Lot certification of each charge for preservative, penetration in millimeters, and retention in kilograms per cubic meter (assay method) by a qualified independent inspection and testing agency. In addition, have the producer of the treated products provide written certification that Best Management Practices (BMP's) in accordance with "Best Management Practices for Treated Wood in Western Aquatic Environments," published by the Western Wood Preservation Institute (WWPI) and Canadian Institute of Treated wood, were followed, including a description and appropriate documentation of the applicable BMP's used.

(c) Certification from a qualified inspection and testing agency indicating that all glued laminated members are in accordance with the requirements of American National Standard for Wood Products, "Structural Glued Laminated Timber" (ANSI/AITC A190.1) modified as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS.

(d) Such other certifications as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS or called for in the SPECIAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS.

Provide shop drawings for all timber 21 days in advance of fabrication. Show all dimensions and fabrication details for all cut, framed, or bored timbers, and material specifications and treatments.

569 – Helical Pile Description

569.01 This work consists of all necessary equipment, labor and materials needed to drill and install helical piles with 4 inch diameter grout filled casing to the depth and location shown on the drawings and in accordance with these specifications. All hardware associated with these helical micropiles, including the pier cap connection, are included in this pay item.

Material

569.02 Helical Pile Requirements. Helical piles may have a square steel shaft pulling down a steel casing or a tubular round shaft with attached helices. The helical pile shall have the required number of helical blades so as to provide for adequate load carrying capacity. The strength of the helical blades, shaft connections, bracket assembly, and the shaft itself shall be sufficient to develop the 50 kip ultimate bearing capacity and to reach the minimum embedment. Helical piles and bracket assemblies shall be designed in accordance with modern standards for steel construction. Helical piles, and/or casing may be bare steel but the pier cap connection assemblies shall be protected from corrosion by hot-dip galvanizing per ASTM A123 or A153, as applicable.

Bolts used to join helical anchor and helical pile sections at the shaft connections shall be the grade and size specified by the helical pile manufacturer. All helical pile bolts shall be securely snug tightened.

569.03 Grout Requirements. Grout mix shall be a neat cement grout with a water/cement ratio W/C= 0.40 – 0.5. The final grout shall have a minimum 28 day compressive strength of 3,000 psi (AASHTO T 106).

Water for mixing grout shall be potable, clean and free from impurities, which may be detrimental to grout or steel. Potable water shall be available in quantities sufficient to mix grout and for equipment clean-up.

Cement for grout shall be Portland cement conforming to ASTM C150 Type I or Type II. Pre-packaged, non-shrink cement grouts shall be subject to the review and acceptance of the Contracting Officer, and shall conform to the requirements of ASTM C1107.

Construction Requirements

569.04 Installation Equipment. Each helical pile shall be advanced into the ground by application of rotational force using a hydraulic torque converter. Installation equipment shall include a direct means of determining the installation torque being applied to the helical anchor and helical pile.

569.05 Installing Helical Piles. Manufacturer’s recommendations should be followed regarding the torque capacity relationship for the particular helical piles. The number and size of blades shall be determined by the Contractor so as to achieve the required ultimate bearing capacity for the soil conditions at the site.

Helical piles shall be advanced into the ground until the required torque is achieved to accommodate the ultimate bearing capacity plus an additional distance to ensure proper embedment. For the helical piles, the embedment length shall be achieved by continuing advancement while maintaining or exceeding the required torque for a distance of at least three (3) feet.

Constant normal pressure shall be applied while screwing helical piles into the ground. The pressure applied shall be sufficient to ensure that, during each revolution, the helical anchor and helical pile progress into the ground a distance equal to at least 80% of the blade pitch. Rate of helical pile rotation shall not exceed 20 revolutions per minute.

569.06 Grout Mixing. Batch grout at a water/cement ratio of 0.4 to 0.5, Always place water before cement into mixer. The grout shall be mixed for a minimum of two minutes, or as directed by the cement supplier. Thereafter, continuously agitate grout in the storage tank. Inject grout within 45 minutes after the water is initially added to the cement by Tremie to the bottom of the casing. When the ambient temperature is 90 degrees Fahrenheit, or higher, grout shall be injected within 15 minutes of mixing.

Do not allow grout to exceed a temperature of 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Add shaved ice to the water before mixing cement to control the grout temperature.

Measurement

569.11 Measure Pay Item 56901 in according to Subsection 109.02.

Payment

569.12 The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the Section pay items 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 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.

625 – Turf Establishment

625.07 Seeding.

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Application Methods: Apply Seed and Fertilizer by the Hydraulic Method. No Mulch Required.

Additional seeding areas shown on Exhibit 1 shall be treated in conjunction with the seeding performed on the disturbed project areas.

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Seed Mix. Furnish the kinds of seed and the amounts to be applied in terms of pure live seed as follows:

(rounded to nearest pound)

Annual Rye (Lolium multiflorum)

‘Garnet’ Mountain brome (Bromus marginatus)

Blue wildrye (Elymus glaucus)

‘Nezpurs’ Idaho fescue (Festuca idahoensis)

626 - Plants, Trees, Shrubs, Vines, and Groundcovers 626 Delete entire section and replace with the following:

Description

626.01 This work consists of planting trees, shrubs, vines groundcovers, and other plants with machinery or by hand.

Materials

626.02 Plant material will be furnished by the government for planting on AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS and directed by the CO. Plants shall be planted within 5 days of delivery to the site; contractor shall order plants from the government 21 days in advance of need.

Construction Requirements

626.03 General. Do not plant in frozen ground, when snow covers the ground, or when the soil is over saturated, extremely dry, or is otherwise unsatisfactory for planting. When weather or unsuitable planting conditions prevent the contractor from planting the plants promptly after receipt, the Contractor shall store and care for the plants in a manner that will ensure their survival.

Loosen soil at the sidewalls and bottom of plant pit to a sufficient depth before setting the plant. Remove all weeds, roots and other unsuitable material from the planting site. Remove air pockets from around the root mass when planting. Trees and wetland plants shall be installed at the approximate locations shown on the drawings. Wetland plants shall be planted at an average spacing of 1.5’ X 1.5’ or as determined by the CO. Variance in spacing shall be done to attain the best plantable spot.

Keep all plant material moist and exercise care to prevent damage to bark, branches, and root systems. Employ all necessary means to preserve the plants in a healthy growing condition during plant establishment period.

626.04 Acceptance. Planting of trees, shrubs, and other native plants will be evaluated under Subsections 106.02 and 106.04.

Measurement

626.05 Measure the Section 626 items listed in the bid schedule according to Subsection 109.02.

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:

Bentonite Gradation

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