AG-0489-S-09-0029_wrangell-bridge.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

6. PROJECT NO. 4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

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

9.

INFORMATION

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

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

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

302178

USDA FOREST SERVICE

EROC NORTHWEST

16400 CHAMPION WAY

SANDY OR 97055

USDA Forest Service

EROC Northwest 16400 Champion Way Sandy, OR 97055

TONYA RYMER (503) 668-1703

x

11/27/2009

AG-0489-S-10-0025

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

TAS::12 1102::TAS RECOVERY WRANGELL BRIDGE REPAIRS

This solicitation is issued under the provisions of the American Recovery and

Reinvestment Act of 2009.

NOTE: Bid bonds must be original and received by time of solicitation closing.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance

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

award, notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See ________________________________________________.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and is not required.is, b. An offer guarantee

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.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will 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.

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

10 365 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

Section F.2

12/28/2009

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

x x x x copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ ___________________ (hour) local time calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected. _________________

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing 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.)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than item 14.)

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

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:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return (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 31c. DATE

BY

2PAGE OF

USDA FOREST SERVICE

EROC NORTHWEST

16400 CHAMPION WAY

SANDY OR 97055

TONYA R. RYMER

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

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, copies to issuing office.)

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) BACK

Continued...

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WRANGELL BRIDGE REPAIRS RECOVERY PROJECT

PART I – CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION A -SF-1442

SECTION B – Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs (Schedule of Items) SECTION C - Descriptions/Specifications/Statement of Work SECTION D- Packaging, Marking and Layout SECTION E - Inspection and Acceptance SECTION F - Deliveries and Performance SECTION G - Contract Administrative Data SECTION H - Special Contract Requirements

PART II – CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I - Clauses incorporated by reference AGAR/FSAR and SPECIAL CONTRACT CLAUSES ARRA Required Clauses (full text)

PART III – LIST OF DOCUMENTS,EXIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J – Exhibits, Attachments, and Appendices

PART IV – REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K – Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors or Respondents SECTION L – Instructions to Offeror / Notices SECTION M – Evaluation Factors for Award

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PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

Wrangell Bridge Repairs 2009 Wrangell Ranger District Tongass National Forest

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

ITEM

NO.

DESCRIPTION

METHOD

OF

MEAS.

PAY

UNIT

EST.

QTY.

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

PRICE

15101

Mobilization

LS

Lump Sum

25101

55699

55703

55704d

55704r

Placed riprap, class 5, method A

Minor bridge railing repair – specific

Untreated timber wearing surface

Treated decking, 4”x10”

Treated curb riser, 3”x12”x2’4”

CQ

LS

AQ

Cubic Yard

Lump Sum

Square Foot

Lineal foot

Each

4,800

60101

Concrete, method A

CQ

Cubic Yard

Total

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.

Vendor Name: Phone

Signature: Fax

Address: Email

City, State, Zip: TIN#

Duns#

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SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 Project Scope

A. This project is comprised of all labor, equipment and material necessary to perform the following work:

1) NFSR 6270 MP 1.621, Cone Creek:

Fill void under the downstream end of the Fools Inlet abutment sill with concrete. Construct forms necessary to contain the concrete. Fill voids in the Fools Inlet Abutment riprap with concrete. Plug holes in riprap with small rocks or other material to prevent the concrete from flowing out of the riprap bank protection and into the creek.

M.P. 1.621 Void under the sill and back wall to be filled.

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2) NFSR 6270 MP 2.334, Blakes Fool Creek:

Fill void under the Fools Inlet abutment sill for the full length of the sill.

Construct forms necessary to contain the concrete. Remove roots and soil as necessary to seat the riprap. Furnish and place riprap to block water entering the void behind the Fools inlet abutment riprap. Fill void underneath the riprap with concrete. Rebuild the existing riprap protection on the Wrangell abutment. Furnish and place additional riprap on the Wrangell abutment.

Install silt fences or other sediment retention measures. Seed and fertilize all disturbed areas.

M.P. 2.334 from upstream showing clearance under the bridge.

Rail posts are 6.0’ long

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M.P. 2.334 Void under sill to be filled. Another void is underneath the stump and is open through the roots to the right of the stump.

Void is also open just above and to the left of the stump.

3) NFSR 6270 MP 2.334 bridge:

Remove and properly dispose of off of National Forest seven (7) damaged bridge rail posts and one (1) damage approach spacer block. Damaged posts and block will be identified on the ground by the Forest Service Engineer.

Furnish and install 7 new rail posts and 1 new spacer block along with associated bolts, nuts and washers as identified in sheet 7 of the drawings.

4) Replace Running Planks:

Remove damaged running planks on six (6) bridges. Properly dispose of old planks and hardware off of National Forest. Furnish and install new untreated timber wearing surface on the six bridges as identified in sheet 8 of the drawings.

5) Install Pressure Treated Center Deck Planks:

Clean deck tie surfaces of rock, sand, dirt and organic material. Furnish and install materials required to complete decks on three (3) bridges as identified in sheet 9 of the drawings.

6) Install Pressure Treated Spacer Blocks on top of Curb Risers:

Add 3”x12” spacer blocks to existing 8”x12” curb risers on ten (10) bridges.

This will require removal of existing 12”x12” felloe guards, furnishing and installing required materials (including hardware) and re-installing removed

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7) Provide mobilization of equipment to perform the work.

The intent of the contract is to provide for the complete construction of the project described in the contract. Unless otherwise provided, the contractor is to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies and perform all work required to complete the project in reasonably close conformity with the drawings and specifications, and in accordance with the provisions of the contract.

Payment for contract work will be made only for and under those pay items included in the Schedule of Items. All other work and materials will be considered as incidental to and included in the payment for items shown.

B. Location: Four of the project sites are located on the Wrangell Island road system.

Sites are located on roads 6270 and 6299 and are between 27 and 39 road miles southeast of Wrangell, Alaska. The other ten project sites are located on the Etolin Island road system. The Etolin Island road system can be accessed from the Anita Bay marine access facility which is 22 air miles southwest of the city of Wrangell. Wrangell is a full service community accessible by water or air.

Wrangell is served by two barge lines, the Alaska Marine Highway, and Alaska Airlines.

E. Price Range: Between $100,000 and $250,000.

C.2 Standard Specifications for the Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-03

The Standard Specifications for the Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-03, are included by reference. The requirements contained in these specifications are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

The FP-03 English version is available in a 6-1/4” x 9-1/4” wire bound paper form. It is for sale by the U.S. Government Printing Office by contacting:

Superintendent of Documents U.S. Government Printing Office Internet: http://bookstore.gpo.gov/ Phone: (toll free) 866.512.1800 Fax: 202.512.2250 Mail: Stop SSOP, Washington, DC 20402-0001

ISBN 0-16-051430-4

The FP-03 U.S. Customary version is only available through the Federal Lands Highway Headquarters office:

http://bookstore.gpo.gov/

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Headquarters Washington DC David K. Green Construction Standards Engineer Internet: David.Green@fhwa.dot.gov Mail: Federal Highway Administration

HFPD-3

400 Seventh Street, SW Washington D.C. 20590

Or available on line at http://www.wfl.fha.dot.gov/design/specs/

C.3 Special Project Specifications and Forest Service Supplementation

The following specifications and supplementations to FP-03 are herby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

Preface

Preface_wo_03_15_2004_m

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

101.00_nat_us_07_25_2005

101.01_nat_us_01_22_2009

101.01 Meaning of Terms

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

101.03_nat_us_06_16_2006

101.03 Abbreviations.

Add the following to (a) Acronyms:

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

Add the following to (b) SI symbols:

mp Milepost mailto:David.Green@fhwa.dot.gov http://www.wfl.fha.dot.gov/design/specs/ http://www.nist.gov/

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101.04_nat_us_03_29_2007

101.04 Definitions.

Delete the following definitions and substitute the following:

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.

Add the following:

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.

Add Figure 101-1—Illustration of road structure terms:

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Figure 101-1—Illustration of road structure terms.

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102 - Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract 102.00_nat_us_02_16_2005

102 Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract

Delete Section 102 in its entirety.

103 - Scope of Work

103.00_nat_us_02_16_2005

Deletions

Delete all but subsection 103.01 Intent of Contract.

104 - Control of Work

104.00_nat_us_06_16_2006

Deletions

Delete Sections 104.01, 104.02, and 104.04.

104.06_nat_us_02_17_2005

Add the following subsection:

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_nat_us_01_18_2007

105.02 Material Sources.

105.02(a) Government-provided sources.

Add the following:

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_nat_us_03_29_2005

105.02 Material Sources.

105.02(a) Government-provided Sources.

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Complete any pit or quarry development specified for a designated source, even when material is not obtained from the source.

105.05_nat_us_05_12_2004

105.05 Use of Material Found in the Work.

Delete 105.05 (a) and (b) and the last sentence of the second paragraph and substitute the following:

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_nat_us_07_31_2007

106.01 Conformity with Contract Requirements.

Delete Subsection 106.01 and substitute the following:

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

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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.

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(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.

106.07_nat_us_05_11_2004

106.07 Delete

Delete subsection 106.07.

107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public

107.05_nat_us_05_11_2004

107.05 Responsibility for Damage Claims.

Delete the entire subsection.

107.06_nat_us_06_16_2006

107.06 Contractor’s Responsibility for Work.

Delete the following from the first paragraph.

“except as provided in Subsection 106.07”.

107.09_nat_us_06_16_2006

107.09 Legal Relationship of the Parties.

Delete the entire subsection.

107.10_nat_us_06_16_2006

107.10 Environmental Protection.

Add the following:

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

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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

108.00_nat_us_02_16_2005

108 Delete.

Delete Section 108 in its entirety.

109 - Measurement and Payment

109.00_nat_us_02_17_2005

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_nat_us_06_16_2006

109.02 Measurement Terms and Definitions.

(b) Contract quantity.

Add the following:

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

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Change the following:

“(b) Cubic yard” to “(c) Cubic yard”.

Add the following definition:

(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.

153 - Contractor Quality Control

153.04_nat_us_10_24_2007

153.04 Records.

Delete all but the first sentence

155 - Schedules for Construction Contracts

155.00_nat_us_05_11_2004

155 Delete.

Delete Section 155 in its entirety.

156 - Public Traffic

156.00_nat_us_04_17_2007

Delete Section 156 in its entirety and replace with the following:

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 633 Retro-reflective sheeting 718.01 Temporary concrete barrier 618 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.

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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

Road

Number From

Terminus To

Terminus Maximum

Consecutive Days of

Minimum Consecutive Days Open

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Closure

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.

156.04_nat_us_02_24_2005

156.04 Maintaining Roadways During Work

(a) Add the following:

Do not construct detours outside of the clearing limits or use alternate route detours without the approval of the CO.

156.08_nat_us_02_24_2005

156.08 Traffic and Safety Supervisor

Delete this subsection in its entirety.

201 - Clearing and Grubbing

201.01_nat_us_02_18_2005

201.01 Description

Replace with the following

This work consists of clearing and grubbing within clearing limits and other designated areas.

201.04_nat_us_02_22_2005

201.04 Clearing. (c)

Delete paragraph (c) and replace with the following:

(c) In areas outside the excavation, embankment, and slope rounding limits, cut stumps to within 12 inches or one-third of the stump diameter of the ground, whichever is higher, measured on the side adjacent to the highest ground. For timber sales, stump heights will meet the requirements of the Timber Sale contract.

201.04 Clearing.

Delete subsection (d) and replace with the following:

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(d) Do not cut vegetation less than 3 feet tall and less than 3 inches in diameter, that is within the clearing limits but beyond the roadway and not in a decking area, and that does not interfere with sight distance along the road.

(e) Trim branches of remaining trees or shrubs to give a clear height of 14 feet above the roadbed unless otherwise indicated. Trim tree limbs as near flush with the trunk as practicable.

(f) Remove brush from log decks. Deck logs so that logs are piled parallel to one another; can be removed by standard log loading equipment; will not damage standing trees; will not interfere with drainage, and will not roll. Keep logs in log decks free of brush and soil.

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.05 (b) Delete entire paragraph and replace with the following:

Grub all embankment areas. Undisturbed stumps may be left in place if they protrude less than 6 inches above the original ground and will be covered with more than 2 feet of embankment.

203 - Removal of Structures and Obstructions

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203.01 Description.

Delete and replace with the following:

This work consists of disposing of construction slash and debris, salvaging, removing, and disposing of buildings, fences, structures, pavements, culverts, utilities, curbs, sidewalks, and other obstructions.

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203.04 Removing Material.

Replace the fourth and fifth paragraphs with the following:

Where part of an existing culvert is removed, remove the entire culvert upstream from the removal. The remaining downstream culvert may be left in place if no portion of the culvert is within 12 inches of the subgrade, embankment slope, or new culvert or structure; and the culvert ends are sealed with concrete.

Remove structures and obstructions in the roadbed to 12 inches below subgrade elevation. Remove structures and obstructions outside the roadbed to 12 inches below finished ground or to the natural stream bottom.

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203.05 Disposing of Material.

(e) Windrowing Construction Slash. Place construction slash outside the roadway in neat, compacted windrows approximately parallel to and along the toeline of

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Use construction equipment to matt down all material in a windrow to form a compact and uniform pile. Construct breaks of at least 15 feet at least every 200 feet in a windrow. Do not place windrows against trees. Obtain approval for pioneer roads. A pioneer road may be constructed to provide an area for placement of windrows, provided the excavated material is kept within the clearing limits and does not adversely affect the road construction.

(f) Scattering. Scatter construction slash outside the clearing limits without damaging trees. Limb all logs. Place logs and stumps away from trees, positioned so they will not roll, and are not on top of one another. Limb and scatter other construction slash to reduce slash concentrations.

(g) Chipping or Grinding. Use an approved chipping machine to grind slash and stumps greater than 3 inches in diameter and longer than 3 feet. Deposit chips or ground woody material on embankment slopes or outside the roadway to a loose depth less than 6 inches. Minor amounts of chips or ground woody material may be permitted within the roadway if they are thoroughly mixed with soil and do not form a layer.

(h) Debris Mat. Use tree limbs, tops, cull logs, split stumps, wood chunks, and other debris to form a mat upon which construction equipment is operated. Place stumps upside down and blend stumps into the mat.

(i) Decking Firewood Material. Remove brush from decks. Limb and deck logs that do not meet Utilization Standards according to Subsection 201.04 as directed by the CO. Cut logs to lengths less than 30 feet. Ensure that logs stacks are stable and free of brush and soil.

(j) Removal to designated locations. Remove construction slash to designated locations.

(k) Piling. Pile construction slash in designated areas. Place and construct piles so that if the piles are burned, the burning will not damage remaining trees. Keep piles free of dirt from stumps. Cut unmerchantable logs into lengths of less than 20 feet.

(l) Placing Slash on Embankment Slopes. Place construction slash on completed embankment slopes to reduce soil erosion. Place construction slash as flat as practicable on the completed slope. Do not place slash closer than 2 feet below subgrade. Priority for use of available slash is for: (1) through fills; (2) insides of curves; and (3) ditch relief outlets.

(m) Hydrological Sensitive Placement. Where required use this method in combination with other designated methods to dispose of material to reduce erosion and to aid in re-vegetation:

1. Place windrow segments on contours, wrap in type I geotextile.

2. Place logs as log erosion barriers on contours. Place logs so that 80% of their length is on the ground surface.

3. Scatter slash on bare or disturbed areas within or outside the clearing limits as directed.

4. Scatter chips or ground woody material on bare or disturbed areas within or outside the clearing limits as directed.

Place stumps in swales or on sites to form planting pockets. Place windrow segments on contours, wrap in type I geotextile.

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204 - Excavation and Embankment

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204.06 Roadway Excavation.

Road pioneering, slash disposal, and grubbing of stumps may proceed concurrently with excavation. Conduct excavation and placement operations so material to be treated under Section 201 will not be incorporated in the roadway unless specifically included in the slash treatment method.

Remove snow and ice in advance of the work and deposit beyond the roadway limits in a manner that will not waste material or generate sediment. Do not incorporate snow and ice into the embankment. Do not place snow or ice in a manner to cause damage.

During pioneering operations prevent undercutting of final excavation slopes.

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204.14 Disposal of Unsuitable or Excess Material.

Delete the text of the first paragraph and substitute the following:

Dispose of unsuitable or excess material at designated sites or legally off of the project.

251 - Riprap

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Description

Delete the first sentence and add the following:

251.01 This work consists of furnishing, hauling and placing of riprap for bank protection, slope protection, drainage structures, erosion control, stream simulation, and other locations shown on the plans.

Material

251.02 Add the following:

When shown on the plans stone from the project site may be utilized.

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601 - Minor Concrete 601.02_nat_us_03_02_2005

Table 601-2. Sampling and Testing Requirements.

Material or

Product

Type of Acceptance (Subsection)

Characteristic Category Test Methods Specifications

Sampling Frequency

Point of Sampling

Split Sample

Reporting Time

Unit Weight - AASHTO T 121 One set per 32 cubic yards but not less than one per day

Point of discharge

- Upon completion of project

Air content - AASHTO T 152 or AASHTO T

Slump - AASHTO T 119 “ “ - “ Temperature - Field Measured “ “ - “

Concrete Measured and tested for conformance (106.04)

Compressive strength

- AASHTO T 22 &

AASHTO T 23

“ Discharge stream at point of placement

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625 - Turf Establishment 625.00_1005_us_01_18_2008

625.03 General.

Delete the entire subsection and add the following:

Apply temporary turf establishment to cut & fill slopes within fourteen (14) days after each 2000 foot section of road has been constructed to final grade, unless otherwise agreed by the CO. Cut & Fill slopes damaged by construction activities shall be reseeded within ten (10) days of the damage. See FP section 157.04 (d) for exceptions.

Apply turf establishment to finished slopes and ditches between April 15 and September 15.

Do not seed during windy weather or when the ground is excessively wet, frozen, snow covered, extremely dry, cloddy, hard pan, or is otherwise not friable.

Application Methods for Seed, Fertilizer, & Limestone

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

Seed mixture contains no more than 0.01% of other seed whether identified or not.

Kind of Seed Live Seed (Lbs/Acre)

1. * Boreal Red Fescue ______ ___________10__________ (Festuca Rubra, Boreal variety)

2. Annual Ryegrass ___________ ___________10__________ (Lolium multiflorum)

3. * Arctared Fescue__________ ___________5__________ (Festuca rubra, Arctared variety)

4. __________________________ _______________________

5. __________________________ ______________________

6. __________________________ _______________________

Total ________25 _____________

* If Boreal Red Fescue or Arctared Fescue is unavailable Fawn Tall fescue may be substituted.

If Fawn Tall Fescue is unavailable, then the amounts of the available two may be adjusted to 100%.

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.

Example 5 lbs. pure live seed/acre = s. commercial

0.90 x 0.85 seed per acre; purity = 90% and germination = 85%

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Apply seed by the ___dry or hydraulic method__. Fertilizer shall be applied at a rate of 200 pounds plus 103 for urea at pounds per acre in ________all__________ applications by the __________dry or hydraulic_____________ method and have a chemical analysis as listed below:

Nutrient Percent

Nitrogen, N . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____10_____

Phosphorus, P205 . . . . . . . . . ____20_____

Potassium, K . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____10_____ Nitrogen, Urea . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____46_____

Retest Germination after 6 months of Purchase.

Apply mulch when specified at a rate of 1205 pounds per acre by the hydraulic method only.

625.04 Preparing Seedbed.

Delete entire Subsection

625.05 Watering.

During dry soil conditions,

625.11 Measurement.

Delete the second paragraph and add the following:

Seeding and mulching acreage by the acre on ground surface will not be measured for payment. The Contract Quantity for seeding and mulching will be determined by approved designs or averages from design segments included in quantity tables utilized in linear grading pay item.

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625.03 General.

Delete the first subsection and add the following:

Apply turf establishment to finished slopes and ditches between __________ and ________. Do not seed during windy weather or when the ground is excessively wet, frozen, snow covered, extremely dry, cloddy, hard pan, or is otherwise untillable.

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625.07 Seeding. (a) Dry method.

Remove the last sentence “Lightly compact the seedbed within 24 hours after seeding.”

625.07 Seeding. (b) Hydraulic method.

Apply fertilizer conforming to Subsection 713.03 at the rates shown in Table 625-1. Fertilize areas inaccessible to hydro-type equipment by hand.

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Table 625-1. Fertilizer Application Rate.

Type Quantity per Slurry Unit

: : __lbs : : __lbs

Apply the seed mixture at the rate of __________ kilograms of live seed per __________ (hectare/slurry unit). Include a tracer material consisting of either wood fiber mulch or grass cellulose fiber mulch to provide visible evidence of uniform application. Add the tracer to the slurry at a rate of __________ (400 pound per acre or 100 pound per slurry unit). Seed areas inaccessible to hydro-type equipment by hand.

718 - Traffic Signing and Marking Material

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718.05 Aluminum Panels

Delete the third paragraph and replace with the following:

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.

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SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 PROJECT LABELING FOR OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE

The Government singularly identifies each project with a contract number at time of Award. The contract number is a unique identifier to purposely and permanently represent an awarded project. The Government issued contract number is to be referenced on all official communication starting upon notice of award.

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SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.arnet.gov/far/

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996) http://www.arnet.gov/far/

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SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.arnet.gov/far/

52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

F.2 FAR 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 365 calendar days after the date the contractor receives the notice to proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

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SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 ADMINISTRATION

(a) CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE. The Contracting Officer will designate a representative, hereinafter referred to as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or, alternatively, as the Engineer, who will provide on-the-ground administration for the Government. The COR will be designated in writing and a copy of the designation will be furnished to the Contractor before or at the pre-work conference. The Contractor is cautioned to read the COR designation because certain authority under the contract is reserved solely for the Contracting Officer. The term “Contracting Officer” as used throughout the contract shall be interpreted to include the Contracting Officer’s designated representative(s) acting within the limits of their delegation of authority.

(b) CONTRACTOR’S REPRESENTATIVE. Any representative of the Contractor shall be designated in writing. The designation shall clearly indicate the name and limitations of authority, if any, of the representative.

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SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 AGAR 452.236-73 ARCHAEOLOGICAL OR HISTORIC SITES (FEB. 1988)

If a previously unidentified archaeological or historic site(s) is encountered, the Acontractor shall discontinue work in the general area of the site(s) and notify the Contracting Officer immediately.

H.2 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE - REQUIREMENTS, SPECIFICATIONS, DRAWINGS

Resolve any inconsistencies in the Specifications of this solicitation and any resultant contract by giving precedence in the following order:

(a) Section H - Special Contract Requirements

(b) Special Project Specifications (Latest date highest precedence)

1. Tongass NF. Special Project Specifications

2. Region 10 Special Project Specifications

(c) Standard Specifications

(d) Drawings

1. Drawings, figured dimensions over scaled dimensions

2. Drawings, large scale contract drawings over small scale contract drawings

3. Schedules on contract drawings over any conflicting notations on contract drawings.

4. Shop Drawings - (The term "Shop Drawings", includes drawings, diagrams, layouts, schematics, descriptive literature, illustrations, schedules, performance and test data, and similar materials furnished by the Contractor to explain in detail specific portions of the work required by the contract.)

H.3 LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION

(a) Confine operations to within the clearing limits or other areas designated in contract documents, and prevent the depositing of rocks, excavated materials, stumps, or other debris outside of these limits. Unless otherwise agreed to by the CO, retrieve material which falls outside of these limits and either incorporate the material in the work or dispose of the material as directed by the CO.

(b) Schedule and conduct operations to minimize erosion of soils and to prevent silting and muddying of streams, rivers, irrigation systems, and impoundments (lakes, reservoirs, etc.).

Install silt fencing around areas immediately next to streams and ponds to mitigate suspended sediments when designated on the drawings.

Do not discharge pollutants such as raw sewage, and other harmful materials into or near rivers, streams, and impoundments or into natural or manmade channels leading thereto. Do not allow wash water or waste water from concrete or aggregate operations to enter live streams prior to treatment by filtration, settling, or other means sufficient to reduce the sediment content to not more than that of the stream into which it is discharged.

Collect and return waste motor oils, fuels, lubricants, bitumens and similar hydrocarbons to the supplier. Comply with the requirements of 40 CFR 279, Standards for the Management of Used

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Oil. Do not discharge hydrocarbon products on the ground, use them for road oiling, or bury them in a landfill.

Do not operate mechanized equipment in live streams without written approval of the Contracting Officer.

(c) CREEK CROSSINGS: Schedule and conduct bridge and instream work to minimize disturbance to streams.

1. Do not cross streams without Contracting Officer approval.

2. Submit a written equipment crossing plan to the Contracting Officer for approval 14 calendar days before instream work or creek crossings are planned. .

3. Limit machine crossings to two times for all live streams not designated on the drawings as fish streams.

4. Do not leave temporary bridges or platforms in place between September 15 and March 15, unless approved in advance in writing by the Contracting Officer.

5.

6. Obtain necessary permits for floating camps, floats, shore ramps, and other appurtenances associated with project operations from the following State of Alaska and Federal Agencies:

1. ADNR - Alaska Department of Natural Resources.

2. ADEC - Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation.

3. ADGC – Alaska Department of Governmental Coordination.

4. EPA – US Environmental Protection Agency.

5. DA, COE – US Army Corps of Engineers.

6. USCG – US Coast Guard.

H.4 USE OF PREMISES

No camp will be permitted for the project.

Obtain written permission through the Contracting Officer before any quarry, borrow pit, storage area, detour, or bypass site, including those SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS, is opened or operated on National Forest land or lands administered by the Forest Service.

Meet the requirements of 40 CFR 112 (Oil Pollution Prevention) for fuel storage. Meet the requirements of 33 CFR 150 and 33 CFR 154 for facilities transferrring oil or…