Solicitation R1.doc

OMB APPROVAL NO. 2700-0042

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

AG-0489-S-09-0061

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

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SEALED BID (IFB)

X NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

1/7/2009

PAGE OF PAGES

IMPORTANT - The “offer” section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

317591

6. PROJECT NO.

7. ISSUED BY

CODE

EROC NW

16400 Champion Way

Sandy, OR 97055

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME

Brad Reed B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS) 503.668.1695

SOLICITATION

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations “offer” and “offeror” mean “bid” and “bidder.”

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date):

TAS::12 1102::TAS Recovery – Culvert Replacement – Forest Rd 2160, MP 2.4 Olympic National Forest, Olympia WA This contract is awarded under the provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act 2009 (ARRA).

Performance and Payment Bonds in Original form (no copies) are required at 100% of the original contract award amount.

Terms and conditions as stated in Solicitation # AG-0489-S-09-0061 are in full force and effect. See Schedule of Items for bid items, descriptions, unit of issue and quantities.

The Contracting Officer’s Representative for this project is Shannon Henriquez and may be contacted at 360.956.2264 or via email at shenriquez@fs.fed.us.

Price Range The Government’s estimate is: between $250,000 and $500,000.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within 30 calendar days and complete it within 180 calendar days after receiving

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award, X notice to proceed. This performance period is FORMCHECKBOX mandatory, X negotiable. (See Section C-2.)

12A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If “YES,” indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

X YES

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NO

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A.

Sealed offers in original and 1 copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 1600 (hour) local time February 10, 2010 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror’s name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B.

An offer guarantee X is, FORMCHECKBOX is not required.

C.

All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

D.

Offers providing less than 90 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

1442-101

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

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Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

CODE

FACILITY CODE

17.

The offeror agrees to perform the work at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government within calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation – give number and date of each

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print)

20B. SIGNATURE

20C. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM

OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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10 U.S.C. 2304I( )

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41 U.S.C. 253I( )

26. ADMINISTERED BY

CODE

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

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28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return ____ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work, requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications or incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

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29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30B. SIGNATURE

30C. DATE

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31C. AWARD DATE

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STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK (REV. 4-85)

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B–SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

B- 1 – SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

The Bidder must bid on all items.

Note: If the Bidder does not intend to charge for an item, a price of “0” or “NO COST” should be shown. If the price is left blank or shown as “No Bid”, the entire Bid will be considered Non-Responsive.

BASE ITEM

ITEM

NO.

DESCRIPTION

PAY

UNIT

EST.

QTY.

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

PRICE

TOTAL

SUBTOTAL BID PRICE (BASE ITEM) $_____________

B-2 - NOTE: Payment for bond premiums in accordance with Clause 52.232-5, Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, shall not be in addition to the contract price. Include bond payments under 151.01 Mobilization.

Payment will be made on actual work performed as described in FP-03 109.01 unless otherwise noted.

* Items shown with this symbol are designated as Contract Quantities.

Be sure to enter TOTAL BID PRICE IN Item 17 on back of Standard Form 1442.

BASIS OF AWARD: One contract will be awarded to the responsive bidder offering the lowest total acceptable bid.

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

Scope of Contract

C.1

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Forest Road 2160 MP. 2.4 Culvert Replacement. The project consists of the following major items of work: Replacing a culvert with a larger open bottom pipe arch (18 feet span, 9 feet rise, 95 feet long). The work shall include: installing and maintaining temporary traffic control signing and barriers; construction survey and staking of a road and stream channel; contractor testing; soil erosion and pollution control; clearing and grubbing; dewatering the site during construction; removal of existing culvert (5 foot diameter x 95 feet long); excavation and haul of existing fill material; placement and compaction of structural backfill; constructing a stream simulation rock stream channel; placing riprap; placing, shaping and compacting aggregate surfacing; seeding and mulching. All labor and materials are to be provided by the Contractor. All work on site shall be completed by August 3, 2010 or Sept. 3, 2010 depending on the performance period selected by the CO. The contractor must submit certification for all contract specified materials and testing including a weedfree certifications for graded agregate, riprap, stream bed rock, seeding and mulch for review by the CO prior moving material to the job site.

C.2

PROJECT LOCATION

This project is located on the Pacific Ranger District of the Olympic National Forest, Section 17, Township 24 North, Range 10 West, W.M., near Quinault, Washington. It may be reached by traveling north approximately 50 miles from Hoquiam on U.S. 101 to Forest Service Road 2100. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 2100 and travel approximately 8 miles to the junction of Forest Service Road 2160. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 2160 and travel 2.4 miles to the project site.

a) Existing Conditions:

The indications of existing conditions on the drawings and specifications are the result of on-site facilities inspections, and reviews of incomplete construction and maintenance records.

b) Weather Conditions:

Weather conditions suitable for ground excavation are normally expected in May through October. Rain, sometimes heavy, is normal throughout the winter, with periods of light to moderate snowfall. Night freezing is common throughout the winter and several periods of weeklong freezes are likely.

c) Operating Season/Performance Period: Inclusive dates during which operations are permissible.

(One of the below options will be chosen by the C.O. by March 1, 2010)

Construction Season Option A:

5/1 – 8/3 weather dependent

In-stream work (HPA) 6/15 – 8/3

Hand Tools:

5/1 – 8/3

Power Tools/2 Chainsaws

Machinery/Car Traffic

Daily Timing Restriction**

**Work must be scheduled between 2 hours after sunrise and 2 hours before sunset during the period noted.

Construction Season Option B:

6/1 – 9/3 weather dependent

In-stream work (HPA) 7/1 – 9/3

Hand Tools:

6/1 – 9/3

Power Tools/2 Chainsaws

Machinery/Car Traffic

Daily Timing Restriction***

6/1 - 9/3

***Work must be scheduled between 2 hours after sunrise and 2 hours before sunset during the period noted.***

Notes: Power Tools/2 Chainsaws - any power tools with noise output no more than two chainsaws.

Machinery/Car Traffic - any machinery with noise output no more than normal vehicular traffic at site (e.g. small excavator/backhoe).

(d) Pre-bid Conference:

None scheduled.

C.3 AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS OR PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS NOT LISTED IN THE GSA INDEX OF FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS (FAR 52.210-3) (APR 1984)

Specifications or product descriptions cited herein, but not attached to this solicitation nor listed in the General Services Administration Index of Federal Specifications and Standards (GSAIFSS), may be obtained from:

Standard Specifications For Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects

FP-03

U.S. Customary Units Superintendent of Documents

U.S. Government Printing Office

Washington, D.C. 20402

866-512-1800 http://bookstore.gpo.gov/ http://www.wfl.fhwa.dot.gov/design/specs/fp03.htm

P.O. Box C700

100 Bar Harbor Drive

West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959

(610) 832-9585 http://www.astm.org

Highway and Transportation Officials

444 North Capitol Street, NW

Suite 249

Washington, D.C., 20001

(206) 624- 5800 http://www.aashto.org

C.4

APPLICABLE SPECIFICATIONS AND MATERIAL CERTIFICATIONS

(a) Applicable Specifications:

References to Standard Specifications in the contract refer to the Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects FP-03 U.S. Customary Units.

Specifications not on the list but referenced by other Standard Specifications, shall also be applicable to this document.

The Forest Service Supplemental Specifications to the FP-03 are also given on the Specification List but are physically attached in Section J. All requirements contained on the Specification List are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

(b) Product Substitution:Any modification of other items, designs, materials, products or equipment (including Government-Furnished Property), made necessary because of a substitution, will be the responsibility of the Contractor without adjustment in contract price or time. The Contracting Officer's approval of any substitute will not affect the Contractor's responsibility for such modification. Any and all substitutions will be requested by the Contractor after award of the contract has been made. No approvals will be made prior to award.

Shop Drawings Submittals:

The following shop drawings shall be submitted on this project (4 sets unless noted):

(c) Material Certification, Testing Reports and Submittals:

703.02

709.01

711.02

725.04

713.04

713.05

(d) General Guidelines for Submittals:

Submittals are required by their corresponding specifications (basic reference & detailed requirement). Work requiring submittals shall not begin until submittals have been approved.

Submittals shall include the following:

· Date and Revision Dates.

· Project Name and Contract Number.

· Names of Contractor, Subcontractor, Supplier, and Manufacturers.

· Field Dimensions and Relation to Adjacent Structures.

· Contractor's stamp, initialed or signed, certifying review of submittal, verification of field measurement and compliance with contract documents.

Samples:

Physical samples shall illustrate materials, equipment, or workmanship, and establish standards by which completed work shall be judged. Samples shall be of sufficient size and quantity to illustrate the functional characteristics of product or material, with integrally related parts and devices.

Manufacturer's requirements:

Supply manufacturer's catalog sheets or brochures with diagrams, schedules, or performance charts. Illustrations shall be clearly marked to identify pertinent materials or models, dimensions, and clearances required. Supplement standard drawings to provide information unique to this project.

Approval or Rejection Time Allowance:

Submittals will be reviewed and either approved or rejected within 14, calendar days of their receipt by the Contracting Officer or COR.

C.5 Attachments to Statement of Work/Specifications (AGAR 452.211-73)(FEB 1988)

The attachments to the Statement of Work/Specifications, listed in Section C, are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

PART III – LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J – LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

J.1 Definition and Acronyms

Wherever in these provisions or in other contract documents, the following terms, or pronouns in place of them are used, the intent and meaning shall be interpreted as follows:

Reference to a specific standard or specification shall mean the latest edition or amendment in effect on date of invitation to bid.

These Definitions and Abbreviations are in addition to those lists in Standard Specifications Sections 101.03 and 101.04 and any related FSSS’s.

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FED. SPEC.

FS

Federal Specifications

J.2 List of applicable Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-03, US Customary Units

151 - Mobilization

154 - Contractor Sampling and Testing

158 - Watering for Dust Control

202 - Additional Clearing and Grubbing

204 - Excavation and Embankment

X

205 - Rock Blasting

207 - Earthwork Geotextiles

208 - Structure Excavation and Backfill for Selected Major Structures

X

210 - Permeable Backfill

211 - Roadway Obliteration

212 - Linear Grading

212 - Linear Grading

213 - Subgrade Stabilization

251 - Riprap

X

252 - Special Rock Embankment and Rock Buttress

253 - Gabions and Revet Mattresses

254 - Crib Walls

255 - Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls

256 - Permanent Ground Anchors

257 - Alternate Retaining Walls

258 - Reinforced Concrete Retaining Walls

259 - Soil Nail Retaining Walls

260 - Rock Bolts

261 - Rock Dowels

302 - Treated Aggregate Courses

303 - Road Reconditioning

304 - Aggregate-Stabilization

305 - Aggregate-Topsoil Course

306 - Dust Palliative

308 - Minor Crushed Aggregate

309 - Emulsified Asphalt Treated Base

401 - Superpave Hot Asphalt Concrete Pavement

402 - Hot Asphalt Concrete Pavement by Hveem or Marshall Mix Design Method

403 - Hot Asphalt Concrete Pavement

404 - Minor Hot Asphalt Concrete

405 - Open Graded Asphalt Friction Courses

408 - Cold Recycled Asphalt Base Course

409 - Asphalt Surface Treatment

410 - Slurry Seal

411 - Asphalt Prime Coat

412 - Asphalt Tack Coat

413 - Asphalt Pavement Milling

415 - Paving Geotextiles

416 - Continuous Cold Recycled Asphalt Base Course

417 - Minor Cold Asphalt Mix

501 - Rigid Pavement

502 - Rigid Pavement Restoration

551 - Driven Piles

552 - Structural Concrete

X

553 - Prestressed Concrete

554 - Reinforcing Steel

555 - Steel Structures

556 - Bridge Railing

557 - Timber Structures

558 - Dampproofing

559 - Waterproofing

560 - Removal of Concrete by Hydrodemolition

562 - Temporary Works

563 - Painting

564 - Bearing Devices

565 - Drill Shafts

566 - Shotcrete

601 - Minor Concrete

602 - Culverts and Drains

X

603 - Structural Plate Structures

604 - Manholes, Inlets, and Catch Basins

605 - Underdrains, Sheet Drains, and Pavement Edge Drains

606 - Corrugated Metal Spillways

607 - Cleaning, Reconditioning, and Repairing Existing Drainage Structures

608 - Paved Waterways

609 - Curb and Gutter

610 - Horizontal Drains

611 - Water Systems

612 - Sanitary Sewer Systems

613 - Simulated Stone Masonry Surface

614 - Lean Concrete Backfill

615 - Sidewalks, Drive Pads, and Paved Medians

616 - Slope Paving

617 - Guardrail

618 - Concrete Barriers and Precast Guardwalls

619 - Fences, Gates, and Cattleguards

620 - Stone Masonry

621 - Monuments and Markers

622 - Rental Equipment

623 - General Labor

624 - Topsoil

626 - Plants, Trees, Shrubs, Vines, and Groundcovers

627 – Sod

628 - Sprigging

629 - Erosion Control Mats, Roving, and Cellular Confinement Systems

633 - Permanent Traffic Control

634 - Permanent Pavement Marking

636 - Signal, Lighting, and Electrical Systems

637 - Facilities and Services

701 - Cement

702 - Asphalt Material

703 - Aggregate

704 – Soil

705 - Rock

706 - Concrete and Plastic Pipe

707 - Metal Pipe

708 - Paint

709 - Reinforcing Steel and Wire Rope

710 - Fence and Guardrail

711 - Concrete Curing Material and Admixtures

712 - Joint Material

713 - Roadside Improvement Material

714 - Geotextile and Geocomposite Drain Material

715 - Piling

716 - Material for Timber Structures

717 - Structural Metal

718 - Traffic Signing and Marking Material

720 - Structural Wall and Stabilized Embankment Material

721 - Electrical and Illumination Material

722 - Anchor Material

725 - Miscellaneous Material

Table of Contents

2PART I - SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

SECTION B – SERVICES AND PRICES FOREST ROAD 2160 MP. 2.4 CULVERT REPLACEMENT

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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 Deletions

104.06 Use of Roads by Contractor

104.07 Other Contracts.

105 - Control of Material

105.02 Material Sources.

105.02(a) Government-provided sources.

105.02 Material Sources.

105.02(a) Contractor-provided sources.

105.05 Use of Material Found in the Work.

106 - Acceptance of Work

106.01 Conformity with Contract Requirements.

106.07 Delete

107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility To the Public

107.02 Protection and Restoration of Property and Landscape.

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.

152 - Construction Survey and Staking

152.02 General.

Table 152-1 Tolerances for reestablishing P-line, traverse, and elevations.

Table 152-2 Cross section and slope stake tolerances.

154 - Contractor Sampling and Testing 155 - Schedules for Construction Contracts 155 Delete.

156 - Public Traffic 157 - Soil Erosion Control

157.03 General

171 - Weed and Disease Prevention 201 - Clearing and Grubbing

201.01 Description

201.04 Clearing. (c)

203 - Removal of Structures and Obstructions

203.01 Description.

203.04 Removing Material.

204 - Excavation and Embankment

204.09 Preparing Foundation for Embankment Construction.

204.10 Embankment Construction.

204.10 Embankment Construction.

204.11 Compaction.

204.14 Disposal of Unsuitable or Excess Material.

204.14 Disposal of Unsuitable or Excess Material.

204.15 Acceptance

Table 204-1 Sampling and Testing Requirements.

208 - Structure Excavation and Backfill for Selected Major Structures 251 - Riprap 301 - Untreated Aggregate Courses 301 Title Change.

301.01 Work.

301.02 Material.

301.03 General.

301.04 Mixing and Spreading.

301.05 Compacting

301.06 Surface Tolerance.

301.08(b) Plasticity Index.

Table 301-1 Field Density Requirements.

603 - Structural Plate Structures

603.03 General.

603.04 Erecting.

625 - Turf Establishment

625.03 General.

625.04 Preparing Seedbed.

625.05 Watering

625.06 Fertilizing.

625.07 Seeding.

625.08 Mulching.

625.09 Protecting and Caring for Seeded Areas

625.11 Measurement.

625.03 General.

625.04 Preparing Seedbed.

625.05 Watering.

625.07 Seeding. (a) Dry method.

625.07 Seeding. (b) Hydraulic method.

Table 625-1. Fertilizer Application Rate.

635 - Temporary Traffic Control

635.03 General.

648 - Stream Simulation 703 - Aggregate 703.10(e) Flakiness Index.

703.10(i) Adherent Coating.

Table 703-2 Correction Table 703-2 Correction 705 - Rock

705.07 Streambed Simulation Rock.

705.08 Channel Rock.

718 - Traffic Signing and Marking Material

Preface

The Forest Service, US Department of Agriculture has adopted FP-03 for construction of National Forest System Roads.

101.01 Meaning of Terms

Delete all references to the TAR (Transportation Acquisition Regulations) in the specifications.

101.03 Abbreviations.

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

101.04 Definitions.

Bid Schedule--The Schedule of Items.

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.

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.

Figure 101-1—Illustration of road structure terms.

104 - Control of Work

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.

104.07 Other Contracts.

Example: The Federal Highway Administration is administering and is intending to award a contract for the reconstruction of 3 1/2 miles of Salmon la Sac Road approximately 5 miles north of this project. Schedule activities to assure no delays or interference to the operations of the Federal Highway Administration contract.

105 - Control of Material

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.

105.02 Material Sources.

105.02(a) Contractor-provided sources.

All material (e.g., soil, gravel, sand, borrow, aggregate, etc.) transported onto National Forest System land or incorporated into the work will be weed-free. The Contracting Officer may request written documentation of methods used to determine the weed-free status of any and all materials furnished by the contractor. Contractor-provided expertise and methods to establish weed-free status must be appropriate for the weeds of concern in the local area. The following applies to this contract:

A Forest Service weed specialist will inspect proposed sources to determine weed-free status. Provide the Contracting Officer written notification of proposed material sources __7___ days prior to use. Written approval of the specific source will be provided to the contractor. If weed species are present in the proposed source, appropriate mitigation measures may allow conditional use of the source as required by the Contracting Officer.

105.05 Use of Material Found in the Work.

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

106.01 Conformity with Contract Requirements.

Follow the requirements of FAR Clause 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction.

References to standard test methods of AASHTO, ASTM, GSA, and other recognized standard authorities refer to the methods in effect on the date of solicitation for bids.

Perform all work to the lines, grades, cross-sections, dimensions, and processes or material requirements shown on the plans or specified in the contract.

Incorporate manufactured materials into the work according to the manufacturer’s recommendations or to these specifications, whichever is more strict.

Plan dimensions and contract specification values are the values to be strived for and complied with as the design values from which any deviations are allowed. Perform work and provide material that is uniform in character and reasonably close to the prescribed value or within the specified tolerance range. The purpose of a tolerance range is to accommodate occasional minor variations from the median zone that are unavoidable for practical reasons.

When standard manufactured items are specified (such as fence, wire, plates, rolled shapes, pipe conduits, etc., that are identified by gauge, unit mass, section dimensions, etc.), the identification will be considered to be nominal masses or dimensions. Unless specific contract tolerances are noted, established manufacturing tolerances will be accepted.

The Government may inspect, sample, or test all work at any time before final acceptance of the project. When the Government tests work, copies of test reports are furnished to the Contractor upon request. Government tests may or may not be performed at the work site. If Contractor testing and inspection is verified by the Government, the Contractor’s results may be used by the Government to evaluate work for acceptance. Do not rely on the availability of Government test results for process control.

Acceptable work conforming to the contract will be paid for at the contract unit bid price. Four methods of determining conformity and accepting work are described in Subsections 106.02 to 106.05 inclusive. The primary method of acceptance is specified in each Section of work. However, work may be rejected at any time it is found by any of the methods not to comply with the contract.

Remove and replace work that does not conform to the contract, or to prevailing industry standards where no specific contract requirements are noted, at no cost to the Government.

(a) Disputing Government test results. If the accuracy of Government test results is disputed, promptly inform the CO. If the dispute is unresolved after reasonable steps are taken to resolve the dispute, further evaluation may be obtained by written request. Include a narrative describing the dispute and a proposed resolution protocol that addresses the following:

(1) Sampling method;

(2) Number of samples;

(3) Sample transport;

(4) Test procedures;

(5) Testing laboratories;

(6) Reporting;

(7) Estimated time and costs; and

(8) Validation process.

If the evaluation requires additional sampling or testing be performed, mutually agree with the Government on witnessing procedures and on sampling and testing by a third party laboratory. Use a third party laboratory accredited by the AASHTO accreditation program. Provide proof of the laboratory’s accreditation for the test procedures to be used. Do not use the same laboratory that produced the disputed Government test results or that produced the test results used as a basis for the dispute.

The CO will review the proposed resolution protocol and may modify it before final approval and execution.

The Government will use the approved resolution protocol test results to determine the validity of the disputed testing. If the Government test results are validated, the Contractor will be responsible for all costs associated with developing and performing the resolution protocol. If the Government test results are not validated, the Government will be responsible for all costs associated with developing and performing the resolution protocol. If the validity of the Government test results cannot be determined, the Contractor and Government will equally share all costs associated with developing and carrying out the resolution protocol.

(b) Alternatives to removing and replacing non-conforming work. As an alternative to removal and replacement, the Contractor may submit a written request to:

(1) Have the work accepted at a reduced price; or

(2) Be given permission to perform corrective measures to bring the work into conformity.

The request must contain supporting rationale and documentation. Include references or data justifying the proposal based on an evaluation of test results, effect on service life, value of material or work, quality, aesthetics, and other tangible engineering basis. The CO will determine disposition of the nonconforming work.

107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility To the Public

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107.02 Protection and Restoration of Property and Landscape.

Examples: (Include language to clarify or interpret permit or other requirements).

See section C 2 (c) Operating Season/Performance Period: Inclusive dates during which operations are permissible.

107.10 Environmental Protection.

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.

109 - Measurement and Payment

109.02 Measurement Terms and Definitions.

(b) Contract quantity.

Contract quantities will be adjusted only when there are errors in the original design of 15% or more.

(c) Cubic yard.

(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.

152 - Construction Survey and Staking

Description

152.01(c) Material.

Use required stake dimensions and materials. Pre-paint the top 2 inches of all stakes and lath, or mark them with plastic flagging. Use designated colors for paint or flagging. Mark all stakes with a stake pencil that leaves a legible imprint, or with waterproof ink.

Do not use aerosol spray paints.

Use moisture-resistant paper for survey notes. Keep notes in books with covers that will protect the contents and retain the pages in numerical sequence.

Construction Requirements

152.02 General.

When indicated on the plans, a preliminary survey line has been established on the ground. The project location line is established by offsets from this preliminary line.

Reestablish missing reference, control lines, or stakes as necessary to control subsequent construction staking operations

152.03 Survey and Staking Requirements.

(b) Roadway cross-sections.

Replace the first two sentences with the following:

Take roadway cross-sections normal to centerline. When the centerline curve radius is less than or equal to 200 feet, take cross-sections at a maximum centerline spacing of 25 feet. When the centerline curve radius is greater that 200 feet take cross-sections at a maximum centerline spacing of 80 feet.

c) Slope Stakes & References:

Slope stakes and references. When required, locate slope stakes on designated portions of the road. Locate the slope stake catch points and use them to establish clearing limits and slope stake references.

Mark slope stakes with the station, the amount of cut or fill, the horizontal distance to centerline, and the slope ratios.

Place slope reference stakes at least 10 feet outside the clearing limit and mark with the offset distance to the slope stake. Place sight stakes when required.

Prior to clearing and grubbing operations, move the slope stake outside the clearing limit to the slope reference stake. After clearing and grubbing and before excavation, reset the slope stakes in their original position.

Use the designated method to establish the slope stake catchpoint.

· Method I—Computed Method. Use the template information shown in the plans or other Government-provided data to calculate the actual location of the catchpoint. The slope stake “catchpoint distance” provided may be used as a trial location to initiate slope staking. Recatch slope stakes on any section that does not match the staking report within the tolerances established in Table 152-2.

· Method II—Catchpoint Measurement Method. Determine the location of slope stake catchpoints by measuring the catchpoint distances shown in the plans or other Government-provided data.

(d) Clearing and grubbing limits.

Establish clearing limits on each side of the location line by measuring the required horizontal or slope distances shown in the stake notes. Mark the clearing limits with flagging or tags on trees to be left standing, or on lath. Make markings intervisible, and no more than 90 feet apart.

After establishing clearing limits, move the location line stake outside the clearing limits for station identification purposes, and mark it with horizontal distance to location line

(e) Centerline reestablishment.

Reestablish centerline from instrument control points. The maximum spacing between centerline points is 25 feet when the centerline curve radius is less than or equal to 200 feet. When the centerline curve radius is greater than 200 feet, the maximum distance between centerline points is 80 feet.

(g) Culverts.

Set culvert reference stakes at all culvert locations. Set a culvert reference stake on the centerline of the culvert 10 feet from each end or beyond the clearing limit, whichever is greater. Record the following on culvert reference stakes:

(1) Diameter, actual field measured length, and type of culvert.

(2) The vertical and horizontal distance from the reference stake to the invert at the ends of the culvert.

(3) Station of actual point where culvert intersects centerline.

When required, stake headwall for culverts by setting a hub with a guard stake on each side of the culvert on line with the face of the headwall. Perform this work after clearing is completed.

152.03 (l) Miscellaneous Survey and Staking.

(11) Cattleguards

(12) Drain Dips

(13) Erosion Control Measures

Table 152-1 Tolerances for reestablishing P-line, traverse, and elevations.

A

(Bridges)

10 second rejection limit

0.02ft/1000ftc

20 second rejection limit

0.02ft/1000ftc

1 minute rejection limit

a. Accuracy of offset measurement.

b. Determine vertical closures at intervals not to exceed 2000 ft as measured along centerline.

c. Use greater value.

Table 152-2 Cross section and slope stake tolerances.

Horizontal and vertical accuracy for slope stake, slope stake references, and clearing limits. In feet or percentage of horizontal distance measured from centerline or reference stake, whichever is greater.

Description

156.01 This work consists of controlling and protecting public traffic adjacent to and within the project.

Material

156.02 Conform to the MUTCD and the following Sections and Subsections:

Construction sign panels

Retro-reflective sheeting

718.01

Temporary concrete barrier

Temporary plastic fence

710.11

Temporary traffic control devices

718.22

156.03 General. Unless otherwise provided for in Table 156-1, keep existing roads open to all traffic during road improvement work, and maintain them in a condition that will adequately accommodate traffic. Delays may not exceed ___ minutes at any one time followed by an open period of no less than ___ minutes.

Perform no work that interferes or conflicts with traffic or existing access to the roadway surface until a traffic control plan has been approved. Post construction signs and traffic control devices in conformance with MUTCD. All required signs will be in place and approved prior to beginning work on project.

If the Contractor agrees in writing to allow public traffic to use a new road being constructed prior to completion, it will be considered an existing road for traffic control purposes.

156.04 Temporary Traffic Control. Install and maintain temporary traffic control devices adjacent to and within the project as required by the approved traffic control plan and the MUTCD. Install and maintain traffic control devices as follows:

(a) Furnish and install traffic control devices before the start of construction operations.

(b) All detours outside of clearing limits will be approved in writing by the Contracting Officer as part of the traffic control plan.

(c) Install only those traffic control devices needed for each stage or phase.

(d) Relocate temporary traffic control devices as necessary.

(e) Remove devices that no longer apply to the existing conditions.

(f) Immediately replace any device that is lost, stolen, destroyed, or inoperative.

(g) Keep temporary traffic control devices clean.

(h) Remove all temporary traffic control devices upon contract completion or when approved.

(i) When required, use flaggers certified by the American Traffic Safety Services Association, the National Safety Council, the International Municipal Signal Association, a state agency, or other acceptable organization. Perform the work described under MUTCD Part 6. Use type III, VII, VIII, or IX retroreflective sheeting on flagger paddles. Do not use flags. Flaggers must wear high visibility safety apparel as required by MUTCD 6E.02.

156.05 Temporary Closures. Road segments may be closed as shown in Table 156-1. The maximum consecutive days of closure shall be followed by a minimum number of consecutive days open to traffic as shown. Maintain traffic control devices during closure period(s). Appropriate barricades and signs will be erected and maintained as shown in the traffic control plan or as otherwise designated.

Prior to closing roads during construction, give written notice to the Contracting Officer at least 10 days in advance.

Table 156-1

Temporary Road Closures

156.06 Acceptance. Public traffic work will be evaluated under Subsection 106.02.

Measurement and Payment

156.07 Do not measure Public Traffic for payment. Compensation is made as an indirect payment.

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157.03 General

Delete the entire subsection and replace with the following:

Prior to the start of construction, submit a written plan that provides permanent and temporary erosion control measures to minimize erosion and sedimentation during and after construction. Do not begin work until the necessary controls for that particular phase of work have been implemented. Do not modify the type, size, or location of any control. An alternate erosion control plan with all necessary permits may be submitted 30 days before intended use.

Incorporate all permanent erosion control features into the project at the earliest practicable time, as outlined in the approved plan.

When erosion control measures are not functioning as intended, immediately take corrective action.

171 - Weed and Disease Prevention

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Description

171.01 This work consists of washing and treating construction equipment to remove seeds, plants, and plant fragments from the equipment before the equipment is used on National Forest System lands.

Material

171.02 Conform to the following Subsection:

Water

725.01

Construction Requirements

171.03 General . Notify the CO in writing at least 15 days before moving any construction equipment onto National Forest System lands. Construction equipment does not include cars, pickup trucks, and other vehicles that regularly travel between the construction site and areas outside of National Forest System lands.

Perform all work at a location designated on the plans or other locations approved in writing. Provide the CO with an opportunity to monitor the washing and inspection.

171.04 Equipment. Use a high pressure washing system.

For work on National Forest System lands, use a washing system that traps all wash water and either stores it for removal from National Forest System lands or recycles the water for continued use. If the equipment recycles the water, provide adequate filters for seed removal. Dispose of the filter material and removed seeds in an approved manner. Do not mix soaps, detergents, or other chemicals with the wash water.

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

171.05 Washing. Wash the sides, tops, and undercarriages of all construction equipment. Remove all seeds, plants, plant fragments, dirt, and debris from the construction equipment.

171.06 Inspection. Inspect the washed construction equipment, including the undercarriage, to ensure that the washing removed the dirt, debris, and seeds from the construction equipment.