SpecialProjectSpecifications.pdf

AG-0343-S-16-0019

Road Decommissioning Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest (Helena Portion)

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Preface

101 - Terms, Format, and Definitions

101.01 Meaning of Terms

101.03 Abbreviations

101.04 Definitions

102 - Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract

102 Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract

103 - Scope of Work

Deletions

104 - Control of Work

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104.06 Use of Roads by Contractor

105 - Control of Material

105.02 Material Sources

105.02(a) Government-provided sources

105.05 Use of Material Found in the Work

106 - Acceptance of Work

106.07 Delete

107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public

107.05 Responsibility for Damage Claims

107.06 Contractor’s Responsibility for Work

107.09 Legal Relationship of the Parties

107.10 Environmental Protection

108 - Prosecution and Progress

108 Delete

109 - Measurement and Payment

109 Deletions

109.02 Measurement Terms and Definitions

151 - Mobilization

155 - Schedules for Construction Contracts

155 Delete

203 - Removal of Structures and Obstructions

203.03 Salvaging Material

203.05 Disposing of Material

211 - Roadway Obliteration

622 - Rental Equipment

622.02 Rental Equipment

625 - Turf Establishment

625 - Turf Establishment

625.03 General

625.04 Preparing Seedbed

625.06 Fertilizing

625.07 Seeding

625.08 Mulching

625.09 Protecting and Caring for Seeded Areas

625.11 Measurement

718 - Traffic Signing and Marking Material

718.05 Aluminum Panels

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

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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

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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”.

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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

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102 Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract

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103 - Scope of Work

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Deletions

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104 - Control of Work

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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

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105.02 Material Sources.

105.02(a) Government-provided sources.

Comply with the requirements of 30 CFR 56, subparts B and H. Use all suitable material for aggregate regardless of size unless otherwise designated. When required, re-establish vegetation in disturbed areas according to section 625.

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105.05 Use of Material Found in the Work.

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

106 - Acceptance of Work

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106.07 Delete

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107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public

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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”.

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107.09 Legal Relationship of the Parties.

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107.10 Environmental Protection.

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Design and locate equipment repair shops, stationary refueling sites, or other facilities to minimize the potential and impacts of hazardous material spills on Government land.

Before beginning any work, submit a Hazardous Spill Plan. List actions to be taken in the event of a spill. Incorporate preventive measures to be taken, such as the location of mobile refueling facilities, storage and handling of hazardous materials, and similar information. Immediately notify the 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

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109 - Measurement and Payment

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109 Deletions

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109.06 Pricing of Adjustments.

109.07 Eliminated Work.

109.08 Progress Payments.

109.09 Final Payment.

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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.

151 - Mobilization

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Description

151.01 This work consists of moving personnel, equipment, material, and incidentals to the project and performing all work necessary before beginning work at the project site; obtaining of permits, insurance, and bonds. This work also includes washing and treating construction equipment and vehicles necessary for equipment transport to remove seeds, plants, and plant fragments before the equipment is used on Forest Service lands, according to the requirements within.

Construction Requirements

Wash the sides, tops, and undercarriages of all construction equipment. Remove all seeds, plants, plant fragments, dirt, and debris from the construction equipment. Only equipment inspected by the Forest Service will be allowed to operate within the project area. All subsequent move-ins of equipment to the project area will be treated in the same manner as the initial move-in. This requirement does not apply to cars, pickup trucks, and other vehicles that regularly travel between the construction site and areas off the National Forest.

Equipment will be considered free of soil, seed, and other such debris when a visual inspection does not disclose such material. Disassembly of equipment, components or the need for specialized inspection tools is not required.

Notify the CO in writing at least 72 hours before moving any construction equipment onto the national forest. Notification will include an agreed upon location where the equipment will be available for inspection by the Forest Service. Inspection will be required after every cleaning.

Use methods of cleaning and locations for cleaning approved by the CO.

For work at a commercial washing facility, use an approved facility.

New infestations of noxious weeds of concern to Forest Service and identified by either

Contractor or Forest Service, in the Project Area or on the haul route, will be promptly reported to the other party. Contractor and Forest Service will agree on treatment methods to reduce or stop the spread of noxious weeds when new infestations are found. A current list of noxious weeds of concern to Forest Service is available at each Forest Service office.

Measurement

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

Measure mobilization according to Subsection 109.02.

Payment

151.03 The accepted quantity, measured as provided in Subsection 109.02, will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the Section 151 pay item shown in the bid schedule.

Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section. See Subsection

109.05.

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

(a) If applicable, bond premiums will be reimbursed according to FAR Clause 52.232-5

Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, after receipt of the evidence of payment.

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

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

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

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Mobilization. Cleaning for subsequent move-ins will not be paid for unless after a suspension ordered by the CO.

155 - Schedules for Construction Contracts

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203 - Removal of Structures and Obstructions

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203.03 Salvaging Material.

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Unless shown on the plans, remove all designated material from the project area and National

Forest land.

203.04 Removing Material.

DRAINAGE EXCAVATION. Drainage excavation includes the removal of fill material over culverts and bedding material underneath, reconstruction of the natural channel course and blending of side slopes. All designated drainage structures and appurtenances (culverts, downpipe, anchors, drop inlets, and trash racks, etc.) will be removed as described in Section 203

- Removal of Structures and Obstructions. Stream channel width after drainage structures have been removed will replicate the nearby upstream and downstream channel. The depth and alignment of excavation will be to the depth and position of the existing culvert, plus removal of any material between the natural channel and the culvert (bedding), unless specified otherwise in the plans. A uniform grade shall be constructed from the inlet to the outlet to facilitate a free draining channel for the entire length. Place excavation material in designated waste areas in accordance with Section 204 – Excavation and Embankment. Where live water is present, all sites will be dewatered before excavation begins. Contractor will provide a written dewatering plan, to the CO for approval, before starting any dewatering.

203.05 Disposing of Material.

(a) Remove from project.

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All removed material may be salvaged by the Contractor unless otherwise shown on the plans.

Dispose of all items not designated to be salvaged for the Government in any legal manner, off

Forest Service lands.

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211 - Roadway Obliteration

211.01. Description.

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and revegetate all disturbed areas.

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Fill ditches and restore the roadway to approximate original ground contour or shape to blend with the terrain. Loosen the roadbed by ripping or scarifying to a depth specified as SHOWN ON THE PLANS or as designated by the CO. Pull all embankments and apply the material to contour or fill ditches; or haul it to designated areas. Construct water bars as SHOWN ON THE PLANS or as directed by the CO. Scatter any available slash on obliterated roadway. Keep excavated material within the original roadway limits unless otherwise indicated by the CO. Scatter available slash on obliterated roadway.

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Shape the roadway to drain water. Fill ditches, out slope the roadbed and loosen the roadbed by ripping or scarifying to the depth SHOWN ON THE PLANS or directed by the CO to provide a seedbed and promote establishment of vegetation. Scatter any available slash on obliterated roadway. Construct water bars as SHOWN ON THE

PLANS or as directed by the CO. Effectively close the road by installing or maintaining a gate, constructing a rock barrier or obliterating the first 150 feet of roadway to approximate ground contour.

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(c) Method 3. Loosen the roadbed by scarifying to the depth SHOWN ON THE

PLANS or as directed by the CO. Construct water bars as SHOWN ON THE PLANS or as directed by the CO. Scatter any available slash on obliterated roadway. Eliminate all ruts and low spots that could hold water. Effectively close the road as directed by the

CO.

(d) Method 4. Grade the roadbed to eliminate all ruts and low spots that could hold water.

(e) Method 5. Treat the roadway as SHOWN ON THE PLANS

622 - Rental Equipment

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622.02 Rental Equipment

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Hydraulic Excavator. Provide a track mounted hydraulic excavator, 1990 model year or newer.

Bucket must be equipped with an hydraulic "thumb". It is anticipated that an excavator of a size capable of performing the excavation needs for the project, i.e. structure excavation, riprap construction, etc., will be of an adequate size to be acceptable for any work that the Contractor may be directed to perform under this section.

Large Dump Truck. Provide a large dump truck with a minimum capacity of 12 cubic yards, 1990 model year or newer.

625 - Turf Establishment

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625 - Turf Establishment

625.03 General.

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Apply turf establishment to prepared ground or any disturbed area as directed by the CO. Apply turf establishment to the areas shown on the plans or work lists within 10 days after completion of ground disturbing activities. Unless otherwise specified in writing by the CO apply turf establishment after each 500 foot section of road has been constructed to template lines. Seeded areas damaged by construction activities shall be reseeded within 10 days of the damage. Do not seed during windy weather or when the ground is excessively wet, frozen, or snow covered.

Assure that all seed used in the work conforms to the weed free requirements of Section 713.

625.04 Preparing Seedbed.

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Ensure that the surface soil is in a roughened condition favorable for germination and growth.

625.05 Watering

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625.06 Fertilizing.

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625.07 Seeding.

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Apply seed mix by the following methods:

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Seed Mix. Furnish and apply the following kinds and amounts of pure live seed/acre

(PLS/acre). Site type, Dry or Moist, shall be specified by the CO.

Dry sites

Slender wheatgrass (Elymus trachycaulus ssp. trachycaulus) variety Pryor

Rate: 12 lbs PLS/acre

Idaho fescue (Festuca idahoensis) variety Joeseph or Nez Perce

Rate: 8 lbs PLS/acre

Bluebunch wheatgrass (Agropyron spicatum or Pseudoroegenaria spicata) var Goldar

Rate: 8 lbs PLS/acre

Moist Sites

Slender wheatgrass (Elymus trachycaulus ssp. trachycaulus) variety Pryor

Rate: 10 lbs PLS/acre

Mountain brome (Bromus marginatus) variety Garnet perferred, Bromar acceptable

Rate: 10 lbs PLS/acre

Blue wildrye (Elymus glaucous) variety Elkton preferred, Arlington acceptable

Rate: 10 lbs PLS/acre

Sandberg bluegrass (Poa sandbergii) variety Canbar or High Plains Germplasm

Rate: 5 lbs PLS/acre

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

625.08 Mulching.

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625.09 Protecting and Caring for Seeded Areas

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Protect and care for seeded areas until final acceptance.

625.11 Measurement.

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Measure the Section 625 items listed in the bid schedule according to Subsection 109.02.

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718.05 Aluminum Panels

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Clean, degrease and properly prepare the panels according to methods recommended by the sheeting manufacturer. Conversion coatings will conform to ASTM B-921 or ASTM B-449.