861_SPS_F06_MAINT CTLGRDS-GATES-GRDRLS.doc

861 MAINTENANCE of CATTLEGUARDS, TRAFFIC GATES, and GUARDRAILS 861.01 Service Required Clean and recondition cattleguards, traffic gates, guardrails, and appurtenances.

861.02 Performance Standard A. Cattleguard maintenance is complete when: it is free of structural defects, the deck provides a smooth, stable, compact transition to the adjacent road surface, and presents no traffic or livestock hazards; the wings are functional and secured to the deck and post; debris and other materials have been removed from the vault area to the full depth of the foundation over the entire width; and designated signs are in compliance with MUTCD, EM 7100-15 Standards for Forest Service Signs and Posters, and Forest Service Sign Installation Guide 6E62H99 – Sign Installation Field Guide. Both EM 7100-15 and 6E62H99 are available at http://www.fs.fed.us/database/acad/om/.

B. Traffic gate maintenance is complete when it is free of structural defects, the gate and all associated posts are stable and the locking mechanism is in working order, the surfaces are free of oxidation and painted, and all designated signs are in compliance with MUTCD.

C. Guardrail maintenance is complete when it is free of structural defects, and all posts and rails are stable, secure, aligned, and in compliance with State Standards and “AASHTO Roadside Design Guide”.

861.03 Location of Work

As specified on roads listed on the ROAD LISTING, SHOWN ON THE PLANS, or as ordered by the Contracting Officer.

861.04 Measurement

Measurement under this Section will be made by the total number of units for each item listed in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS completed and accepted.

A. Mile: Work activity will be measured along the centerline of the road regardless of the number of lanes.

B. Linear Foot: Work activities by the linear foot measured by using standard survey methods rounded to the nearest (1) foot.

861.05 Payment

A. The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the Section 861 pay items listed in the schedule of items. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section.

Pay Item

Pay Unit 861(1) Recondition/clean one-lane cattleguard

Each 861(2) Recondition/clean two-lane cattleguard

861(3) Recondition/clean cattleguards

Lump Sum 861(4) Recondition/clean traffic gate

861(5) Recondition/clean traffic gate

861(6) Recondition/clean guardrail

Linear Foot 861(7) Recondition/clean guardrail

861(8) Steel structure component and fastener replacement Lump Sum 861.06 Acceptable Quality Levels

* Forests have the option to choose a pay reduction in lieu of rework. However, each Forest must establish a threshold where rework is required and define pay reductions for each defect.

Intent and use: User to establish threshold for the acceptable level of quality.

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