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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Figure 101-1—Illustration of road structure terms.

102 - Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract 102 Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract

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103 - Scope of Work Deletions

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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.

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

Work within the wetted perimeter of streams will be allowed only as specified in the approved 124 permit. Generally. The Contractor must confirm the actual dates in the 124 permit.

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.

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

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.

156.08 Traffic and Safety Supervisor.

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Measurement and Payment 156.10 Delete this subsection and replace with the following

Payment for traffic control is indirectly included under other pay items shown in the bid schedule.

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 in-stream excavation and embankment operations.

201 - Clearing and Grubbing

201.02 Material:

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201.03 General.

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201.04 Clearing.

Delete entirely and replace with the following Cut all brush and small trees (6 inches diameter or less) inside the clearing limits, no higher than 4 inches above ground level (6 inches for machine clearing). If rocks or other obstructions are encountered, cut no higher than 6 inches above the obstruction. Live trees with a diameter larger than 6 inches shall be limbed to a clear height of 10 feet above the road surface.

201.05 Grubbing

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201.06 Disposal

Delete entire section and replace with the following Scatter slash outside the brushing limits without damaging residual trees. Slash is defined as any material that has a length greater than 36 inches or a diameter greater than 2 inches at any point. Do not deposit material in streams, streambeds, culvert inlets or outlets, drainage ways, or cattle guards.

201.07 Acceptance

Delete entire section and replace with the following Clearing and grubbing will be evaluated under Subsection 106.02

301 - Aggregate Courses 301.00_nat_us_03_03_2005 Delete this section entirely and replace with the following

Description

301.01 Furnish, haul, and place aggregate base or surface course on the subgrade or base or stockpile site approved by the CO. Surfacing is designated as shown in Table 703-3 Materials Aggregate ……………………………………..703.05

Construction Requirements

Construction

301.02 General Complete the roadbed in accordance with Section 303, and have it approved in writing by the CO before placing surface course.

Spread the aggregate in a uniform layer, with no segregation of size, and to a loose depth that has the required thickness when compacted.

301.03 Compaction. Compact the aggregate using the following methods, as specified in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS:

(b) Compaction B. Moisten or dry the aggregate to a uniform moisture content suitable for compaction. Operate rollers over the full width of each layer until visual displacement ceases, making no fewer than three complete passes.

301.04 Thickness & Width Requirements. Ensure that the thickness and width of the compacted aggregate conform to the dimensions SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS, and that measurements on the compacted aggregate meet the following criteria:

(a) The maximum variation from the specified thickness is 1 inch

(b) The compacted thickness is not consistently less than the specified thickness, and the average thickness of 4 or more measurements for any 1 mile of road segment is within ± .25 inches of the specified thickness.

(c) The compacted width has a (+-) 6 inch tolerance.

301.05 Acceptance See table 301-1 for sampling and testing requirements.

Table 301-1 Sampling and Testing

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Measurement

301.06 Measure the Section 301 items listed in the bid schedule according to Subsection 109.02 and the following as applicable Measure aggregate by the cubic yard in place.

Payment

301.07 The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the section 301 pay items listed in the bid schedule. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section.

303 - Road Reconditioning

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Description

303.01 Recondition existing road; remove slide material and vegetation, clean ditches, cattleguards, and culvert inlets and outlets; and shape and compact the traveled way and shoulders, including parking areas, turnouts, and approach road intersections.

Construction

303.02 Blading & Shaping. Blade and shape the existing traveled way and shoulders, including turnouts, to remove minor surface irregularities. Maintain the existing cross slope or crown, unless otherwise SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. Establish a blading pattern that will retain the surfacing on the roadbed and provide a thorough mixing of the materials within the completed surface width.

When a base or surface course is required, remove to at least 6 inches below the existing surface any rocks that protrude above the existing surface more than one-third of the depth of the surface course, and any rocks with exposed surface area exceeding 2.5 ft2. Remove all unsuitable materials from the roadway.

Similarly treat the traveled way and shoulders of intersecting roads to provide a smooth transition.

303.03 Drainage. Remove organic material and grade all ditches as shown on the drawings. Clean culverts to drain.

Remove excess materials from the roadbed, culverts, and ditches, and scatter along the fill slope as designated by the CO.

303.04 Compaction. Shape and compact the traveled way. Compaction shall be performed by adjusting to suitable moisture content and operating equipment over the full width.

303.05 Acceptance. Road reconditioning will be evaluated under Subsection 106.02 (visual inspection)

Measurement

303.06 Measure the Section 303 items listed in the bid schedule according to Subsection 109.02 and the following as applicable.

Measure Road Reconditioning by the mile horizontally along the centerline of the roadway.

Payment

303.06 The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the section 303 pay items listed in the bid schedule. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section.

703 - Aggregate

703.05 Subbase, Base, and Surface Course Aggregate

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Table 703-3 Ranges for Surface Course Gradation

Designated Sieve

(AASHTO T 27 & T 11)

(1) Statistical procedures do not apply.

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