AG-0489-S-10-0026_north-thorne-fish-imp.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)

339713

US FOREST SERVICE

USDA Forest Service

EROC Northwest 16400 Champion Way Sandy, OR 97055

TONYA RYMER (503) 668-1703

x

11/27/2009

AG-0489-S-10-0057

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

TAS::12 1102::TAS RECOVERY 3 LAKES BRIDGE REPLACEMENT

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

Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA).

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 47 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

US FOREST SERVICE

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

NORTH THORNE FISH PASSAGE IMPROVEMENTS 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

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

North Thorne Fish Passage Improvements

BASE BID ITEMS

Pay Item Description

Meth. of Meas. Est. Qty Unit Unit Price Total Price

171(03)

STAKING STRUCTURES,

PRECISION D, METHOD I

LSQ 3 EA $________ $________

202(02) REMOVAL OF CULVERTS LSQ 3 EA $________ $________

203(08)

BORROW EXCAVATION,

PLACEMENT METHOD 3

D.Q. 1223 CY $________ $________

203(21) HAUL D.Q. 1470 CYMI $________ $________

203(22) END HAUL D.Q. 752 CY $________ $________

220(02) CONTROLLED BLASTING D.Q. 30 CY $________ $________

251(01)A

PLACED RIPRAP, CLASS 4,

METHOD A

D.Q. 119 CY $________ $________

251(01)B

PLACED RIPRAP, CLASS 5,

METHOD A

D.Q. 43 CY $________ $________

252(01)

SPECIAL ROCK

EMBANKMENT, ROCKERY

D.Q. 12

CY

601(01) MOBILIZATION LSQ

ALL

REQ’D.

LS $________ $________

603(09)A

72-IN, ALUMINUM PIPE, 12

GA, 3x1 CORR., METHOD C

A.Q. 40 FT $________ $________

603(09)B

96-IN, ALUMINUM PIPE,

12GA, 3x1 CORR., METHOD C

A.Q. 58 FT $________ $________

603(11)

117-IN SPAN, 79-IN RISE,

ALUMINUM PIPE, 12GA, 3x1

CORR., METHOD C

A.Q. 50 FT $________ $________

603(21) STEEL WEIRS A.Q. 10 EA $________ $________

638(03)A

CULVERT STREAMBED

MATERIAL, CLASS 9

D.Q. 76 CY $________ $________

638(03)B

CULVERT STREAMBED

MATERIAL,, CLASS 12

D.Q. 16 CY $________ $________

638(05)A ROCK WEIR FRS CLASS 5 A.Q. 9 EA $________ $________

638(05)B ROCK WEIR FRS CLASS 6 A.Q. 1 EA $________ $________

638(06)A

PLACED STREAMBED

ROCK, CLASS 9

D.Q. 12 CY $________ $________

638(06)B

PLACED STREAMBED

ROCK, CLASS 12

D.Q. 25 CY $________ $________

TOTAL BID FOR BASE

ITEMS:

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OPTION 1 – 3015250-0.030

Pay Item Description Meth. of

Meas. Est. Qty Unit Unit Price Total Price

171(03)

STAKING STRUCTURES,

PRECISION D, METHOD I

LSQ 1 EA $_______ $________

202(02) REMOVAL OF CULVERTS LSQ 1 EA $_______ $________

203(08)

BORROW EXCAVATION,

PLACEMENT METHOD 3

D.Q. 829 CY $_______ $________

203(21) HAUL D.Q. 141 CY MI $_______ $________

203(22) END HAUL D.Q. 301 CY $_______ $________

220(02) CONTROLLED BLASTING D.Q. 70 CY $________ $________

251(01)A

PLACED RIPRAP, CLASS 4

METHOD A

D.Q. 47 CY $_______ $________

252(01)

SPECIAL ROCK

EMBANKMENT,

ROCKERY

D.Q. 17

CY

601(01) MOBILIZATION LSQ

ALL

REQ’D.

LS $_______ $________

617(02)

142-IN SPAN, 97-IN RISE,

STRUCTURAL PLATE

PIPE ARCH, 12GA, 6x2

CORR., METHOD C

A.Q. 60 FT $________ $________

638(03)A

CULVERT STREAMBED

MATERIAL, CLASS 12

D.Q. 46 CY $________ $________

TOTAL FOR OPTION 1

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OPTION 2 - 3015000-6.334

Pay Item Description Meth. of

Meas.

Est.

Qty Unit Unit Price Total Price

171(03)

STAKING STRUCTURES,

PRECISION D, METHOD I

LSQ 1 EA $_______ $________

202(02) REMOVAL OF CULVERTS LSQ 1 EA $_______ $________

203(08)

BORROW EXCAVATION,

PLACEMENT METHOD 3

D.Q. 381 CY $_______ $________

203(21) HAUL D.Q. 1538 CY MI $_______ $________

203(22) END HAUL D.Q. 361 CY $_______ $________

251(01)B

PLACED RIPRAP, CLASS 5

METHOD A

D.Q. 678 CY $_______ $________

251(13) GEOTEXTILE, TYPE II-B D.Q. 2538 SF $_______ $________

558(01)

PREFABRICATED

BRIDGE

SUPERSTRUCTURE, 40 FT

LSQ 1 EA $_______ $________

601(01) MOBILIZATION LSQ

ALL

REQ’

D.

LS $_______ $________

606(01)

GUARDRAIL SYSTEM,

TYPE 1, CLASS A

A.Q. 100 FT $________ $________

638(05)B ROCK WEIR FRS CLASS 7 A.Q. 1 EA $________ $________

638(06)B

PLACED STREAMBED

ROCK, CLASS 9

D.Q. 64 CY $________ $________

TOTAL FOR OPTION 2

TOTAL FOR BASE AND ALL OPTIONS $______________

Vendor Name: Phone

Signature: Fax

Address: Email

City, State, Zip: TIN#

Duns#

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SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

C.1 Project Scope

a. This project is comprised of all required labor, equipment and materials necessary to perform the following work:

b. Work includes but is not limited to dewatering, installation of structures, excavation, placement of embankment, reconstructing streambed and banks with instream weirs or log structures, haul, end haul, and rock excavation.

c. Estimated Price Range: Between $250,000 and $500,000.

BASE BID

1) RD 3015000 MP 0.344

Remove and dispose of existing 3-foot diameter CMP. Furnish and install an 8-foot diameter aluminum pipe with streambed materials and rock steps inside the culvert. Realign stream channel and reconstruct banks up and downstream.

Regrade the channel with streambed materials and construct rocks steps downstream. Maintain existing horizontal road alignment. Install riprap slope protection.

2) RD 3015000 MP 2.641

Remove and dispose of existing 3-foot diameter CMP. Furnish and install a 9’-9” x 6’-7” aluminum pipe arch with streambed materials and rock steps and steel weirs inside the culvert. Realign stream channel and reconstruct banks up and downstream. Construct rocks steps downstream of culvert. Raise the road but maintain existing horizontal road alignment. Install riprap slope protection.

Bedrock blasting may be required.

3) RD 3015000 MP 6.830

Remove and dispose of existing 1.5-foot diameter CMP. Furnish and install a 6-foot diameter aluminum pipe with streambed materials and rock steps and steel weirs inside the culvert. Realign stream channel and reconstruct banks up and downstream. Construct rocks steps up and downstream of culvert. Revegetate banks on new channel construction. Raise the road but maintain existing horizontal road alignment. Install rockery at the inlet and riprap at the outlet for slope protection.

OPTION 1

RD 3015250 MP 0.030

Remove and dispose of existing 4-foot diameter CMP. Furnish and install an 11’- 10” x 7’-7” structural steel pipe arch with streambed materials and rock steps inside the culvert. Raise the road and provide new roadway alignment. Realign stream channel and reconstruct banks up and downstream. Install rockery at the inlet and riprap at the outlet for slope protection. Bedrock blasting may be required.

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OPTION 2

RD 3015000 MP 6.334

Remove and dispose of existing 3-foot diameter CMP. Furnish and install a 40-foot slab bridge with guard rails. Realign stream channel downstream and provide with streambed materials. Install geotextile fabric as shown on the plans.

Reconstruct banks up and downstream of the bridge. Excavate all soft alluvial materials at the first beaver dam area and under the bridge footings and replace with suitable materials as shown. Construct new rock weir at the first beaver dam.

Raise the road and install riprap slope protection. Reseed all disturbed areas immediately after bridge construction.

C.2 Location

All the project sites are located on Northeast Prince of Wales Island, Thorne Bay area in Southeast Alaska; along roads 3015000 and 3015250. Thorne Bay is a small community with limited services. Thorne Bay road system can be accessed by the Inter Island ferry system and by floatplane.

C.3 AGAR 452.236-78 FOREST SERVICE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS AND BRIDGES (NOV 1996)

The Forest Service Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges, EM-7720-100 (Nov. 1996) are included by reference. The requirements contained in these specifications are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

Copies of the Forest Service Standard Specifications are available from:

Government Book Store 915 Second Avenue Seattle, WA 98714 Phone: 206.553.4270 Fax: 206.553.6717

Or online at: http://bookstore.gpo.gov/

The Forest Service Specifications can also be obtained from the Forest Service Home Page on the Internet. It is in Adobe Acrobat page description format at:

www.fs.fed.us/database/acad/dev/roads/roadscon.htm

SPECIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS LIST

Section 101 Abbreviations, Acronyms, & Terms Section 102 Definitions (as supplemented herein)

TNF 102.1 (02/2000)

Section 103 Intent of Contract Section 104 Maintenance for Traffic http://bookstore.gpo.gov/� http://www.fs.fed.us/�

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TNF 104.1 (01/04)

Section 105 Control of Materials Section 106 Measurement and Payment R10 106.1 (05/97) Section 171 Construction Staking, Offset L-Line Section 201 Clearing & Grubbing

TNF 201.1 (02/2000)

Section 202 Removal of Structures and Obstructions Section 203 Excavation, Embankment, and Haul

TNF 203.1(03/02)

Section 204 Soil Erosion & Water Pollution Control Section 206 Structural Excavation for Major Structures Section 206A Structural Excavation for Minor Structures Section 220 Rock Blasting

TNF 220.1 (01/04)

Section 251 Riprap

TNF 251.1 (03/02)

Section 555 Steel Structures Section 556 Bridge Railing Section 557 Timber Structures Section 558 Prefabricatedm Modular Bridge Superstructure and Substructure

TNF 558.1-1 (04/2002)

Section 563 Painting

TNF 563.1 (02/2000)

Section 601 Mobilization Section 603 Metal Pipe

TNF 603.1 (04/02)

Section 611 Development of Pits and Quarries

TNF 611.1 (04/02)

Section 625 Seeding & Mulching

TNF SPS (02/2000)

Section 638 Stream Simulation

TNF SPS 638(01/2004)

Section 703 Aggregate Section 704 Soil Section 705 Rock Section 707 Metal Pipe Section 708 Paint

TNF 708.1 (02/2000)

Section 713 Roadside Improvement Material Section 714 Geotextile, Geocompsite Drain Material & Geogrids Section 716 Material for Timber Structures Section 717 Structural Metal T.N.F. Specification 717.1 (02/2000)

SPECIAL NOTE: The above is a list of major specifications applicable to this contract.

Other specifications referred to within these specifications (even though not specifically listed) are also fully applicable to the solicitation and any resultant contract.

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Tongass N.F. Specification (02/2000) Section 102.1-1 - Definitions

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

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.

Apparent Magnetic Surface. The magnetic surface of a steel member that a magnetic gage senses, somewhere between the peaks and valleys of a steel surface profile which has been roughened by abrasive cleaning.

Arch. A culvert section, usually formed of bolted structural plates, that is an arc of a circle (usually one-half or less); that is, a bottomless culvert.

Base Course. The layer or layers of specified or selected material of designed thickness placed on a subbase or subgrade to support a surface course. (See figure 102-1.)

Bearings. The portion of a beam, girder, or truss that transmits the bridge superstructure load to the substructure.

Berm. Curb or dike constructed to control roadway runoff water. (See figure102-1.)

Best Management Practice. A series of water quality protection practices and procedures approved or certified by the State water quality agency under the provisions of sections 319 and 402 of the Clean Water Act, as amended.

Boulder/Rock barriers. Large rock boulders placed to prohibit vehicular traffic.

Bridge. A structure, including supports, erected over a depression or an obstruction, such as water, a road, a trail, or a railway, and having a floor for carrying traffic or other moving loads.

Bridge Length. The overall length measured along the centerline of road to the back of abutment backwalls, if present; otherwise, end to end of the bridge floor, but in no case less than the total clear opening of the structure.

Bridge Length, Log Stringer Bridges. The overall length, measured along the centerline of the road from the back of the bridge sill log(s) to the back of the bridge sill log(s).

Bridge Traveled Way Width. The clear width measured at right angles to the longitudinal centerline of the bridge between the bottom of curbs or, if curbs are not used, between the inner faces of parapet or railing.

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Certificate of Compliance. A signed statement by a person with legal authority to bind a company or supplier to its product. The certificate states that the material or assemblies furnished fully comply with the requirements of the contract.

Calendar day. Every day shown on the calendar, Sundays and holidays included.

Change. “Change” means “change order” as used in the Federal Acquisition Regulations, or “design change” as used in the Timber Sale Contract.

Clearing Limits. The limits of clearing as designated on the ground or on the drawings.

(See figure 102-1.)

Cofferdam. A cofferdam is an enclosed single or double wall braced structure with walls sheeted with timber, concrete, or steel, and extending well below the bottom of excavation, when practical. Earthen or rockfill dikes, dams, or embankments are not considered cribs or cofferdams for this purpose.

Conduit. A natural or artificial channel for carrying fluids, such as water pipe, canal, or aqueduct.

Construction Slash. All vegetative material not meeting Utilization Standards, such as tops and limbs, timber, brush, and grubbed stumps associated with construction or reconstruction of a facility.

Contracting Officer (CO). The person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings. The term includes certain authorized representatives of the CO acting within the limits of their authority as delegated by the CO. Authorized representatives include the Forest Service Representative, Engineering Representative, Contracting Officer’s Representative, and Inspector.

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). The duly authorized representative of the Contracting Officer, responsible for on site administration of the contract within the limits of specific written delegation of authority.

Contractor. The individual, partnership, joint venture, or corporation undertaking the execution of the work under the terms of the contract and acting directly or through agents, employees, or subcontractors. As used in specifications and drawings for specified roads (Timber Sale Contracts), “Contractor” is “purchaser.”

Controlled Felling. Directing the placement of trees in felling by using wedges, jacks, cable tension, or distribution of holding wood, or any combinations of these, to ensure that trees are dropped into previously cleared areas, or clear of any objects that are to remain.

Culvert. A conduit or passageway under a road, trail, or other obstruction. A culvert differs from a bridge in that it is usually constructed entirely below the elevation of the traveled way.

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Curve Widening. Additional width added to curves to allow for vehicle off tracking.

Cushion Material. Native or imported material generally placed over rocky sections of unsurfaced roads to provide a usable and maintainable traveled way.

Defect. A failure to meet a requirement with respect to a single quality characteristic.

Drawings. The documents, including plan and profile sheets, plans, cross sections, diagrams, layouts, schematics, descriptive literature, illustrations schedules, performance and test data, and similar materials showing details for construction of a facility.

Embankment. A structure of soil, aggregate, or rock material placed on the prepared ground surface and constructed to subgrade.

Engineering Representative (ER). The Government-authorized representative responsible for on site administration of the timber sale contract within the limits of specific written delegation of authority.

Equipment. All machinery and equipment, together with the necessary supplies for upkeep and maintenance, as well as tools and apparatus necessary for the proper construction and acceptable completion of the work.

Excess Excavation. Material from the roadway in excess of that needed for construction of designed roadways.

Falsework. Any temporary construction work used to support the permanent structure until it becomes self-supporting. Falsework includes steel or timber beams, girders, columns, piles, foundations, and any proprietary equipment including modular shoring frames, post shores, and adjustable horizontal shoring.

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

Department of Agriculture.

Government Land. National Forest System lands, and other lands controlled or administered by the Forest Service or other Federal agencies.

Inspector. The Government-authorized representative designated in writing by the Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer’s Representative, or Engineering Representative responsible for detailed inspection.

Invert. The lowest point of the internal cross section of culvert or pipe arch.

Job-Mix Formula. The percentage of each material in a mixture intended for a particular use.

Laboratory. A testing laboratory of the Government, or any other testing laboratory approved by the Contracting Officer.

Live Stream. A defined streambed with flowing water.

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Lot. An isolated quantity of material from a single source; a measured amount of construction assumed to be produced by the same process.

Materials. Any substance specified for use in the construction of the project and its appurtenances.

Maximum Density. The highest density that can be obtained for a specific material using the stated test procedure.

Measurement. Determining and expressing the quantities of work or materials.

Multibeam Girder. A precast, prestressed concrete member where the concrete deck is precast as an integral part of the member.

Microns. The measurement of the height of a surface profile or the thickness of a layer (such as paint or coating thickness), in thousandths of an inch. 25.4 microns = 0.001 in.

= 1 mil. 1 inch = 25400 microns = 1000 mil.

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

Nominal Dimensions or Weights. The numerical values shown on the drawings or in the specifications as measurements of material to be used in the construction.

Nominal Maximum Particle Size. The largest sieve size listed in the applicable specification upon which any material is permitted to be retained.

Original Quantities. Those quantities shown in the Schedule of Items as awarded.

Overbreak. Material beyond the neat line of an excavation that is removed in the process of excavation, usually by blasting.

Pass. A pass shall consist of one complete coverage of the surface.

Pavement Structure. Subbase, base, or surface course, or combination thereof, placed on a subgrade to support the traffic load and distribute it to the roadbed.

Pay Item. An item of work for which a price is shown in the schedule of items.

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

Pipe. A culvert that is circular (round) in cross section.

Pipe Arch. A pipe that has been factory-deformed from a circular shape such that the width (or span) is larger than the vertical dimension (or rise).

Prism Cubic Yard. The compacted in-place volume of embankment in the final position.

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Profile Grade. The trace of a vertical plane, as shown on the drawings, intersecting the top surface at the centerline of the proposed facility construction.

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.

Random Sampling. A sample of material chosen such that each increment of a population of material has an equal probability of being selected.

Reasonably Close Conformity. Compliance with reasonable and customary manufacturing and construction tolerances, performing all work and furnishing all materials in “reasonably close conformity” with lines, grades, cross sections, dimensions, and material requirements shown on the drawings, indicated in the specifications, or designated on the ground.

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) land, appurtenances thereto, or interest therein, usually in a strip, acquired for public or private passageway. (See figure 102-1.)

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.

Road Template. The shape and cross-sectional dimensions of the roadway to be constructed, as defined by the construction staking notes and the characteristics of the typical sections.

Roadbed. The graded portion of a road between the intersection of subgrade and side slopes, excluding that portion of the ditch below subgrade. (See figure 102-1.)

Roadside. A general term denoting the area adjoining the outer edge of the roadway.

(See figure 102-1.)

Roadway. The portion of the road within the limits of excavation and embankment, including slope rounding. (See figure 102-1.)

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

Second Samples. A sample taken when the initial sample indicates that the material is defective.

Shoulder. The portion of the roadway contiguous to the traveled way for accommodation of stopped vehicles, emergency use, and lateral support of pavement structure. (See figure 102-1.)

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Sidewalk. The portion of the roadway constructed primarily for pedestrian use.

Special Project Specifications. The specifications that detail the conditions and requirements specific to the individual project, including additions and revisions to Standard Specifications.

Specifications. A description of the technical requirements for a material, product, or service that includes criteria for determining whether these requirements are met.

Spring Line. The point of contact between arch and footing.

Standard Specifications. Specifications approved for general application and repetitive use.

Station. (1) A measure of distance used for highways and railroads equal to 1 mile. (2) A precise location along a survey line.

Subbase. The layers of specified or selected material of designed thickness placed on a subgrade to support a base course.

Subgrade Treatment. Modification of roadbed material by stabilization.

Subgrade. The prepared surface, including widening for curves, turnouts, and other areas upon which a subbase, base, or surface course is constructed. For roads without base course or surface course, that portion of roadbed prepared as the finished wearing surface. (See figure 102-1.)

Substructure (Bridge). All of that part of the structure below the bearings of simple and continuous spans, skewbacks of arches, and tops of footings of rigid frames, together with the backwalls, wingwalls, and wing protection railings.

Superstructure (Bridge). The entire structure, except the substructure.

Surface Course. The top layer of a pavement structure, sometimes called the wearing course, usually designed to resist skidding, traffic abrasion, and the disintegrating effects of climate. (See figure 102-1.)

Surface Profile. The roughness of a steel surface cleaned by abrasive cleaning methods.

The height of the surface profile is measured in microns from the bottom of the valleys to the top of the peaks in the profile.

Tackifier. Binder for vegetative mulch.

Tare Weight. The weight of a hauling vehicle which is deducted from the total weight to determine the weight of contents or load.

Target Value. Values that are established according to contract, and from which allowable variations are measured.

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Timber Sale Contract. A written contract for the removal of national forest timber.

Tops and Limbs. All woody material including bushes, vines, and portions of trees smaller than the dimensions for timber shown in Subsection 201.03.

Trim Allowance. Additional inches added to log length necessary to obtain full length manufactured products.

Traveled Way. The portion of the roadway for the movement of vehicles, exclusive of shoulders and auxiliary lanes. (See figure 102-1.)

Turnout. A short auxiliary lane on a one-lane road provided for the passage of meeting vehicles.

Unit of Measurement. The unit and fractions of units DESIGNATED IN THE

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.

Unsuitable Material. The material excavated during roadway construction that is not usable in embankment and must be disposed of, or that can be used only in certain locations or for limited purposes.

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

Work Order. A written instruction directing the Contractor to fulfill contract requirements.

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Tongass N.F. Specification (01/2004) Section 104.1—Maintenance for Traffic

104.01 Roads To Be Constructed

Unless otherwise SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS or described in the SPECIAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS, keep existing roads open to all traffic during road improvement work, and maintain them in a condition that will adequately accommodate traffic. Perform no work that interferes or conflicts with traffic or existing access to the roadway surface until a plan for the satisfactory handling of traffic has been approved.

Specific requirements for temporary closures, detours, part-width construction, and access to adjacent or intersecting facilities will be SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS or described in the SPECIAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS. Post construction signs and traffic control devices in conformance with the "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices" (MUTCD). Do not proceed with work on the project until all required signs are in place and approved.

Before shutting down any operations, take all necessary precautions to prevent damage to the project, such as temporary detours, approaches, crossings, or intersections; and provide for normal drainage and minimization of erosion. Leave all travelways in a condition suitable for traffic.

The Government may permit use of portions of the project during periods when operations have shut down. All maintenance attributable to permitted use during periods of work suspension will be provided by the Government, except for maintenance needed through the fault or negligence of the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for any maintenance not attributable to use, or that is necessary during suspensions through the fault or negligence of the Contractor.

When SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS or described in the SPECIAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS, road segments may be closed to all traffic during the period(s) when construction is in progress. Submit a written road closure plan 14 days in advance of the planned closure for approval by the C.O. The plan shall show at a minimum: the date(s) of closure, a sign plan showing types and location of construction signs, a narrative of work during closure, the length of closure, and other useful information to road users.

Work shall not proceed until the Contractor is notified by the CO that the plan is approved. Road closures may not exceed 3 days total per site pending written agreements between existing Timber Operators and Public Works contractors and approval by the CO. The Contractor must negotiate road closures with Timber Sale and Public Works Operators as noted in H.12. The Contractor may be required to work off hours, holidays and weekends dependent on concurrent operations on the Prince of Wales Island road system. Special allowances for increased road closures may be negotiated with the CO when installing cast in place concrete footings for bottomless culverts, culverts in deep fills greater than 15ft, and bridge structures.

The contractor will post notices for any road closures for work under this contract, at the available post offices, local papers and along primary access roads. The notices shall be updated weekly.

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In the case of a dead-end road, the contractor will also ensure that no campers or other forest users will be trapped beyond the work area. Road signs indicating the closure shall be placed at the beginning of the road and before the construction site.

Unless otherwise provided, when construction activity is in progress and total closure has not been provided for herein, delays may not exceed 30 minutes, in order to reasonably accommodate traffic.

104.02 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 SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS, designated in the Road Order, or described in the SPECIAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS, when such use will not damage the roads or national forest resources, and when traffic can be accommodated safely.

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Region 10 Specification (05/1997) Section 106.1 - Measurement & Payment

106.01 Measurement & Payment

Compensation provided for in the contract is full payment for performing all contract work in a complete and acceptable manner. All risk, loss, damage, or expense arising out of the nature or prosecution of the work is included in the compensation provided by the contract.

Work required by the contract will not be paid for directly unless a PAY ITEM for the work is DESIGNATED IN THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.

Work referenced for measurement under another section will not be paid for directly unless a PAY ITEM for the work is DESIGNATED IN THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS for the referenced section

Work not paid for directly is considered to be included under the other contract PAY

ITEMS.

Unless otherwise shown, work measured and paid for under one PAY ITEM will not be paid for under any other PAY ITEM.

The quantity to be paid for is the quantity DESIGNATED IN THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS. No payment will be made for work performed in excess of that staked, ordered, or otherwise authorized.

When more than one class, size, or thickness is specified in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS for any PAY ITEM, suffixes will be added to the item number to differentiate between the items.

106.02 Determination of Quantities

The following measurements and calculations are used to determine contract quantities.

For individual construction items, longitudinal and lateral measurements for area computations shall be made horizontally or corrected to horizontal measurement unless otherwise specified. Measurements for seeding, mulching, geotextiles, netting, erosion control blankets, and sodding shall be along slope lines.

The average end area method shall be used to compute volumes of excavation or embankment. However, if in the judgment of the CO the average end area method is impractical, measurement shall be made by volume in hauling vehicles, or by other three-dimensional methods.

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Structures shall be measured according to neat lines SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS, or as altered by the CO in writing to fit field conditions.

For items that have linear measurements, such as pipe culverts, fencing, guardrails, and underdrains, measurements shall be made parallel to the base or foundation upon which the structures are placed.

Pipe and pipe arch culverts shall be measured along center of invert, and arches shall be measured at spring line.

For aggregates weighed for payment, the tonnage weight shall not be adjusted for moisture content, unless otherwise provided in SPECIAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS.

For asphalt material, volumes shall be measured at 60°F, or shall be corrected to the volume at 60°F by using ASTM D 1250 for asphalt. Emulsified asphalt shall be measured at 60°F, or by converting the volume at another temperature to volume at 60°F by means of the following formula:

Gallons at 60° F = Gallons at A F 1 + 0.00025 (A F - 60F) where

A° F = temperature of the emulsified asphalt at the time the volume is measured.

For vehicular shipments, net certified scale weights or weights based on certified volumes shall be used as a basis of measurement. Measurements shall be adjusted when asphalt material has been lost from the vehicle or from the distributor, has been wasted, or has otherwise not been incorporated into the work. True weights of hauling vehicles shall be determined by weighing the empty vehicles at least once a day at the times the CO specifies. Each vehicle shall bear a plainly legible identification mark.

When asphalt materials are shipped, net certified weights, or volume corrected for loss of foaming, can be used for computing quantities.

For standard manufactured items; such as fence, wire, plates, rolled shapes, and pipe conduits identified by gauge, weight, section dimensions, and so forth, such identifications shall be considered the nominal weights or dimensions. Unless controlled by tolerances in cited specifications, manufacturer’s tolerances shall be accepted.

106.03 Units of Measurement

Payment will be by units defined and determined according to measure. Unless otherwise specified, the meanings of the following terms are as follows:

(a) Cubic Yard in Place (yd3). Measure solid volumes by the average end area method as follows:

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(1) Measure cross sections of the original ground and use with design or staked templates, or take other comparable measurements to determine the end areas.

Do not measure work outside of the established lines or slopes.

(2) If any portion of the work is acceptable, but is not completed to the established lines and slopes, remeasure cross sections or comparable measurements of that portion of the work. Deduct any quantity outside the designated or staked limits.

Use these measurements to calculate new end areas.

(3) Compute the quantity using the average end areas multiplied by the horizontal distance along a centerline or reference line between the end areas. Deduct any quantity outside the designed or staked limits.

Where it is impractical to measure material by the average end area method, other methods involving three-dimensional measurements may be used.

Measure liquid volumes in accordance with Subsection 106.03(h).

(b) Cubic Yard in the Hauling Vehicle. Measure the cubic yard volume in the hauling vehicle using three-dimensional measurements at the point of delivery. Use vehicles bearing a legible identification mark with the body shaped so the actual contents may be readily and accurately determined. Before use, mutually agree in writing upon the volume of material to be hauled by each vehicle. Vehicles carrying less than the agreed volume may be rejected or accepted at the reduced volume.

Level selected loads. If leveling reveals that the vehicle was hauling less than the approved volume, reduce the quantity of all material received since the last leveled load by the same ratio as the ratio of the current leveled load volume to the agreed volume.

Payment will not be made for material in excess of the agreed volume.

Material measured in the hauling vehicle may be weighed and converted to cubic yards for payment purposes if the conversion factors are mutually agreed to in writing.

Compute measurement using measurements of material in the hauling vehicles at the point of delivery. Load vehicles to at least their water-level capacity. Leveling of the loads may be required when vehicles arrive at the delivery point.

(c) Each. One entire unit, which may consist of one or more parts. The quantity is the actual number of units completed and accepted.

(d) Acre(ac). 4840 yd2. Make longitudinal and transverse measurements for area computations horizontally. Do not make deductions from the area computation for individual exclusions having an area of 60 yd2 or less.

(e) Hour (h). Measurement will be for the actual number of hours ordered and performed by the Contractor.

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(f) Pound (lb). 16 oz. If sacked or packaged material is furnished, the net weight as packed by the manufacturer may be used.

(g) Mile (mi). 5,280 ft. Measure horizontal along the centerline of each roadway, approach road, or ramp.

(h) Gallon (G). The quantity may be measured by any of the following methods:

(1) Measured volume container.

(2) Metered volume. Use an approved metering system.

(3) Commercially packaged volumes.

(i) Lump Sum. Do not measure directly. The bid amount is complete payment for all work described in the contract and necessary to complete the work for that item.

(j) Feet (ft). Measure from end to end, parallel to the base or foundation being measured, or horizontal.

(k) Station. 1 mi. measured horizontally.

(l) Square Feet (ft2). Measure on a plane parallel to the surface being measured or horizontal.

Where measurement is horizontal, make no deductions from the area computation for individual exclusions having an area of 10 ft2 (1 m2) or less.

For pavement structure courses, measure the width horizontally to include the top design width and allowable curve widening. Do not include side slopes. Measure the length horizontally along the centerline of each roadway, approach road, or ramp.

(m) 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.

(n) Ton (t). 2,000 lb. (1,000 kg)

No adjustment in contract unit price will be made for variations in quantity due to differences in the specific gravity or moisture content.

Use net certified scale weights, or weights based on certified volumes.

106.04 Methods of Measurement

One of the following methods of measurement for determining final payment is DESIGNATED IN THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS for each PAY ITEM:

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(a) Designed Quantities (DQ). These quantities denote the final number of units to be paid for under the terms of the contract. They are based upon the original design data available prior to advertising the project. Original design data include the preliminary survey information, design assumptions, calculations, drawings, and the presentation in the contract. Changes in the number of units DESIGNATED IN THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS may be authorized under any of the following conditions:

(1) Changes in the work authorized by the CO.

(2) A determination by the CO that errors exist in the original design that cause a

PAY ITEM quantity to change by 15 percent or more.

(3) A written request submitted to the CO showing evidence of errors in the original design that cause the quantity of a PAY ITEM to change by 15 percent or more.

The evidence must be verifiable and consist of calculations, drawings, or other data that show how the designed quantity is in error.

(b) Staked Quantities (SQ). These quantities are determined from staked measurements prior to construction.

(c) Actual Quantities (AQ). These quantities are determined from measurements of completed work.

(d) Vehicle Quantities (VQ). These quantities are measured or weighed in hauling vehicles.

(e) Lump Sum Quantities (LSQ). These quantities denote one complete unit of work as required by or described in the contract, including necessary materials, equipment, and labor to complete the job.

(f) Haul Quantities (HQ). These quantities are determined from the final number of units paid for under Region 10 Specification 203.1, when haul is included as a pay item.

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106.05 Price Adjustment for Asphalt Materials

Asphalt materials are defined as all types and grades of asphalt cement, cutback, and emulsified asphalt.

The refinery test reports and the Certificate of Compliance required in Subsection 105.04 will be reviewed and used to support acceptance of the asphalt material incorporated into the project.

If materials are found not to be in conformance with the specified tolerances or within the specification limits, the CO will determine an equitable adjustment in payment.

If the CO elects to test field samples, the test results may be used for acceptance.

106.06 Earthwork Tolerances

Where tolerances are shown in the contract, they are intended to define “reasonably close conformity.” Make adjustments of horizontal or vertical alignment within the tolerances specified in this contract, or shifts of balance points up to 100 ft (30 m), as necessary to produce the designed roadway section and to balance earthwork. Such adjustments will not be considered “changes.”

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Tongass N.F. Specification (02/2000) Section 201.1---Clearing & Grubbing

Description

201.01 Work. Clear and grub; treat timber, construction slash, and debris; and preserve vegetation and objects designated to remain free from injury or defacement. Obtain written approval of construction staking from the CO prior to beginning clearing and grubbing operations.

Construction

201.02 Clearing & Grubbing. Clear and grub in accordance with the following:

(a) Exceptions. Within the clearing limits, clear and treat trees, debris, stumps, roots and other protruding vegetative material not designated to remain, except the following:

(1) Undisturbed stumps outside the roadway or in embankment areas, provided they do not extend more than 12 in. (300 mm) above the original ground (measured from the uphill side); they are no closer than 23 in. (600 mm) to the finished subgrade or 12 in. (300 mm) to any slope surface, or as otherwise SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS; and they do not interfere with the placement or compaction of embankments.

(2) Material in channel changes, rock sections, and ditches that is below the depth of the proposed excavation.

(3) Uncut vegetation less than 3 ft (1 m) in height and less than 3 in. (75 mm) 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.

(b) Performance. Grub all roots over 3 in. (75 mm) in diameter within the roadbed area to a minimum depth of 6 in. (150 mm) below subgrade. Cut flush with the excavated road surface all roots over 3 in. (75 mm) in diameter that protrude from the excavated slope.

Clear slash treatment areas and treat debris in accordance with Subsections 201.02(a) and 201.05.

Clear decking areas and treat debris in accordance with Subsection 201.05.

Unless shown otherwise in the SPECIAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS, fell trees into the area being cleared when ground conditions, tree lean, and shape of clearing permit.

Use controlled felling to ensure the direction of fall to prevent damage to property, structures, trees designated to remain and traffic.

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DRAWINGS.

Trim branches on remaining trees or shrubs to give a clear height of 16 ft (5 m) above the roadbed, unless otherwise SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. Trim tree limbs as near flush with the trunk as practicable

201.03 Utilization of Timber. Merchantable timber is timber that meets the Utilization Standards. Conform logging methods and utilization to the following:

(a) Felling & Bucking. Fell trees to minimize damage to merchantable timber and to remaining trees located outside of clearing limits. Fell trees with saws or shears unless shown otherwise in the SPECIAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS. Buck logs to permit removal of all minimum pieces set forth in the SPECIAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS.

Subsection 201.03 (b).

(b) Utilization & Removal of Timber.