24 Feb 10 Sol AG-0489-S-10-0200.pdf

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Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Cowlitz Valley Road Maintenance

NORTH FORK PLANNING AREA ROAD MAINTENANCE

GIFFORD PINCHOT NATIONAL FOREST

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

SOLICITATION NUMBER AG-0489-S-10-0200

U.S. Department of Agriculture

EROC-NW CONTRACTING OFFICE

16400 CHAMPION WAY

SANDY, OR 97055

NOTICE TO OFFEROR:

This notice is full and open competition under the small business competitive demonstration program.

PROPOSAL BOOKLET:

Offeror is responsible to verify the proposal booklet is complete. Offeror is also responsible for submitting all required forms and documents with their offer.

Applicable FAR provisions and clauses in this RFP are incorporated by reference or full text. FAR provisions and clauses incorporated by reference can be accessed on the Internet at www.arnet.gov/far/. Offerors are strongly encouraged to review provisions and clauses referenced in this document before submitting a proposal.

CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION:

You must register in the Central Contract Registration (CCR) prior to award of this contract. Failure to register prior to contract award will require award to be offered to the next successful registered offeror. See FAR

Subpart 4.1103©. Register online at www.ccr.gov or call toll free: (888) 227-2423.

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

GENERAL:

By submission of its offer in accordance with the instructions provided in this Section, the offeror unconditionally assents to the terms and conditions in this solicitation document and in any attachments hereto.

DISCREPANCIES:

If an offeror believes the requirements in this solicitation contain an error, omission, or are otherwise unsound, the offeror shall immediately notify the Contracting officer (CO) in writing with supporting rationale. The offeror is reminded that the Government reserves the right to award this effort based on the initial proposal, as received, without discussions.

SUBMISSION OF OFFERS:

Offerors shall submit the following information by 4:00p.m. Pacific Time, March 29, 2010:

Cost Proposal Instructions. All entries must be made in ink.

(1) Section A - Complete blocks 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20a, 20b, and 20c, of the RFP Section A, Standard Form

1442. In doing so, the offeror accedes to the contract terms and conditions as written in the RFP. These sections constitute the model contract.

(2) Block Section B – Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs, for all items. Any corrections, erasures, whiteout or other changes to your prices must be initialed by the offeror. Contractor must submit an offer on all items to be considered responsive.

(3) Section J – Relevant Past Performance Questionnaire.

(4) Section K - Complete the necessary fill-ins and certifications in the Representations and Certifications. The offeror shall submit only those pages that require a fill-in in the remaining solicitation package.

(5) Bid Bond is required. Reference FAR Provision 52.228-1 for bid bond amount.

The packaging used in submitting the proposal must clearly identify the solicitation number and the date and local time specified in the solicitation for receipt of proposals. Offerors using commercial carriers should ensure that this information is marked on the outermost wrapper. Proposals should be submitted to the following address:

EROC-NW, CONTRACTING OFFICE

ATTN: AG-0489-S-10-0128

16400 CHAMPION WAY

SANDY, OR 97055

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PART I— SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

ITEM 1 - BRUSHING- COWLITZ VALLEY RANGER DISTRICT

SUB-ITEM

NO.

Description Estimated

Quantity Unit Unit Price TOTAL PRICE

842(1)a Cutting Road Side Vegetation

Level 4 & 5 Roads

Mi $____________ $_____ ____

842(2)b Cutting Road Side Vegetation

Level 3 Roads

Mi $_______________ $______ ___

842(3)c Cutting Road Side Vegetation

Level 2 Road

Mi $_______ _____ $_____ ____

851(4)a Danger Tree Removal

(not to exceed 8 inches dbh)

EA $________________ $_____ ____

851(4)b Danger Tree Removal

(not to exceed 24 inches dbh)

EA $______________ $______ ___

851(4)c Danger Tree Removal

(exceeding 24 inches dbh)

EA $______ _____ $______ ____

881(1) Mobilization / Equipment

Moving

LS $______ ______ $______ ____

TOTAL PRICE

ITEM 1

UNIT MEASUREMENTS:

SLM = Single-Lane Mile; DLM = Double Lane Mile, DM = Ditch Mile

Mi = Mile, CY = Cubic Yard; CY/M = Cubic Yard per Mile

EA = Each; LS = Lump Sum;

ITEM 2 – Road and Drainage Maintenance - COWLITZ VALLEY RANGER DISTRICT

SUB-ITEM NO. Description Estimated

807 Equipment rental

807(1) Excavator 40 HOUR $_____________ $_____________

807(2) Backhoe 10 HOUR $_____________ $_____________

807(3) Grader 10 HOUR $_____________ $_____________

807(4) Crawler Tractor 10 HOUR $_____________ $_____________

807(5) Dump Truck 40 HOUR $_____________ $_____________

807(6) Front End Loader 10 HOUR $_____________ $_____________

807(7) Laborer 40 HOUR $_____________ $_____________

811(3) Surface Maintenance

(Level 3 Roads)

SLM $_____ _______ $______ _____

811(4)

Surface Maintenance

(Level 3 Roads)

DLM $_____________ $_____ _____

811(5)

(Level 2 Roads)

SLM $_____________ $____ _____

811(6)

(Level 2 Roads)

DLM $_____ ______ $____ ____

811(7) Shoulder Maintenance 1 RM $_____________ $_____ _____

832(01) Furnish, Load, Haul and place material

832(01)(A) Transport distance 0-5 miles 0 CY $_____________ $____ _____

832(01)(B) Transport distance 5-10 miles 500 CY $_____________ $____ _____

832(01)(C) Transport distance 10-20 miles 4,000 CY $_____________ $____ _____

833(01)(A) Furnish and install 24 inch diameter culvert, 0.064 inch thick for steel and

0.060 inch thick for aluminum

LF

833(01)(B) Furnish and install 36 inch diameter culvert, , 0.064 inch thick for steel and

0.060 inch thick for aluminum

LF

833(02) Culvert Removal 16 EA $_____________ $_____________

833(3) Water Bar Installation 5 EA $_____________ $_____________

833(6)

Cross Ditch Installation

EA $_____________ $______ ____

ITEM 2 – Road and Drainage Maintenance - COWLITZ VALLEY RANGER DISTRICT

(continued)

SUB-ITEM NO. Description Estimated

834(2)

Clean & Recondition Culverts

(18 – 48 inches in diameter )

EA $_____________ $____ _______

834(3)

Clean & Recondition Culverts

(Over 48 inch in diameter)

EA $_____________ $___________

834(4)

Clean Ditches

Mi $_____________ $______ ____

834(6) Clean Drainage Structures 1 Mi $_____________ $___________

861(4) Recondition /Clean traffic gate 2 EA $____________ $____________

881(1) Mobilization / Equipment Moving

LS $____________ $_____ _____

TOTAL PRICE

ITEM 2

UNIT MEASUREMENTS:

SLM = Single-Lane Mile; DLM = Double Lane Mile, Mi = Mile;

RM = Road Mile; DM = Ditch Mile; CY = Cubic Yard; CY/M = Cubic Yard per Mile

EA = Each; LS = Lump Sum;

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.

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C-1 Scope of Contract

A. Recovery – The intent of this performance based service contract is to provide for roadside brushing and road maintenance of forest roads 2203 (3.5mi), 2208 (5.0mi), 2801 (9.9mi), 2904 (4.2mi), 5500128 (3.1mi), 7802 (7.1mi), and 7802040 (1.8mi) on the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District, Gifford

Pinchot National Forest.

B. The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities

(except as otherwise specified), to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications referenced in

Section C.

C. The Contractor shall assume all risk, loss, damage, or expense arising out of the prosecution of the work, except as otherwise provided in the contract.

C-2 Project Location

Cowlitz Valley Ranger District office is located 1 mile East of Randle, WA at milepost 116.1 on U.S. HWY

12 in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Roads for maintenance are as follows:

ROAD NUMBER BEGINNING MILEPOST ENDING MILEPOST TOTAL LENGTH

2203 0.0 3.5 3.5

2208 0.0 5.0 5.0

2801 0.0 9.9 9.9

2904 0.0 4.2 4.2

5500128 0.0 3.1 3.1

7802 0.0 7.1 7.1

7802040 0.0 1.8 1.8

TOTAL LENGTH 34.6

C-3 AGAR 452.211-73 Attachments to Statement Of Work/Specifications (FEB 1988)

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

C-4 COORDINATION OF SPECIFICATIONS

A. Relationship Between the Supplemental Specifications and Region Six Standard Specifications

The Supplemental Specifications for this project refine, revise, and add to the requirements stated in the

Region Six Standard Specifications for Maintenance of Roads contained in the contract. The

Supplemental Specifications and the Standard Specifications must be read as a whole to gain a full understanding of the work required. In the case of discrepancies, however, between these specifications, the Supplemental Specifications will take precedence over the Standard Specifications.

C.5 SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

The Supplemental Specifications correspond to the "800" series Standard Specifications and are included with the Standard Specifications

C-6 FOREST SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS FOR ROAD MAINTENANCE

SPECIFICATION LIST

*SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

Spec. No. Description Latest Rev. Date

801-1 ILLUSTRATION OF ROAD STRUCTURE TERMS – Drawing 07/97 *

807 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 09/04

808 WORK AREA MANAGEMENT 02/02

811 SURFACE MAINTENANCE 09/04

832 LOAD, HAUL AND PLACE MATERIAL 09/04

833 WATER BAR AND CROSS DITCH INSTALLATION 09/04

833-3 WATERBAR – Drawing 01/06

833-6 DRIVABLE CROSS DITCH – Drawing 01/06

834 CLEAN DITCHES AND DRAINAGE STRUCTURES 09/04

834-1 CLEANING DITCH RELIEF AND CATCH BASIN – Drawing 09/04 *

842 CUTTING ROAD SIDE VEGETATION 09/04

851 HAZARD AND OBSTRUCTION REMOVAL 09/04

851-1 HAZARD AND OBSTRUCTION REMOVAL-Drawing #1 09/04 *

851-2 HAZARD AND OBSTRUCTION REMOVAL -Drawing #2 09/04

861 RECONDITION / CLEAN TRAFFIC GATE 09/04

881 MOBILIZATION / EQUIPMENT MOVING 09/04

807 EQUIPMENT RENTAL

807.01

Service Required

Furnishing and operating equipment and providing laborers as needed.

807.02

Performance Standard

Make equipment available for inspection and approval before use. Furnish the equipment specified in the table below:

Description

Equivalent Min. Size

(caterpillar brand) Attachments Remarks

Excavator 320

Backhoe 416

Grader 120

Crawler

Tractor 5N

Dump Truck 10 Cubic Yard

Loader 950

Laborer 18 years of age

* Make equipment available for inspection and approval before use

807.03

Location of Work

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

807.04

Acceptable Quality Levels

A. Service Provider shall meet the requirements in FSSS specification 171-Weed and Disease

Prevention included in this contract.

B. Equipment shall be well maintained, free of leaks, capable of operating at least 90% of the time, and meet all state and federal regulations.

C. Equipment shall be operated by a fully trained, qualified, and competent operator at all times.

D. Laborer shall wear hardhat and lace up boots with a minimum boot height of 8‖ and wear other appropriate safety equipment, gloves, ear and eye protection, as needed, when working.

807.05

Measurement

A. The accepted quantities will be paid at the established hourly rate, rounded to the nearest half (1/2) hour, that the equipment is in operation.

B. Non-operable equipment or equipment dependent on another piece of non-operable equipment will not be paid for.

C. Hours of operation shall be the same as for the Service Provider‘s regular work shift, unless otherwise directed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

D. Moving of equipment will be paid at the established hourly rate.

E. Laborer will be paid only for the time work is being performed and will not be paid for travel time to and from the work site.

807.06

Payment

A. The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the Section 807 pay items listed in the schedule of items. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this

Section.

PAY ITEM PAY UNIT

807(1) Excavator Hour

807(2) Backhoe Hour

807(3) Grader Hour

807(4) Crawler Tractor Hour

807(5) Dump Truck Hour

807(6) Front end loader Hour

807(7) Laborer Hour

808 - WORK AREA MANAGEMENT (2/02)

808.01

This Section establishes Contractor responsibilities for traffic control and equipment requirements in work areas.

808.02

Requirements

A. Traffic Conditions - Unless otherwise provided in the SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS, roads other than those listed for work under Section 835 are open to traffic with not more than fifteen (15) minutes maximum delay time.

B. A plan for satisfactory handling of traffic, approved by the Government, is required prior to initiating or performing work that interferes with use of traveled roadways.

C. Traffic Control Devices

1. Provide signs and other devices complying with National Standards as contained in Part VI of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Provide traffic control for occupied work areas that is in accordance with these specifications. All signs and devices remain the property of the Contractor.

2. Keep traffic devices current with maintenance operation and remove upon completion.

3. Use warning signs to control traffic approaching the work area from either direction and also from side accesses having standard Government rectangular or trapezoidal-shaped route markers with horizontal numbering.

4. Required signs may be mounted on portable or temporary mountings. Use standard MUTCD shapes, colors, sizes, and legends.

5. Mark hazards incidental to the work within or on the traveled way, shoulders, or turnouts with hazard identification markers, illuminated beacons, and other MUTCD devices to safely guide road users through the area. Mark work segments not completed on a daily basis appropriately for night travel. Obtain authorization before commencing work at night.

6. Advisory speed plates may be used to control traffic through the work area.

D. Flaggers - Provide properly equipped, trained and certified, flag person(s) where the traffic is required to stop before proceeding. Stop traffic in locations which provide width enough for passage of traffic and reasonable protection for vehicles. When flag control is used, advance warning signs are required.

E. Contractor's Equipment

1. Equip all vehicles and machinery operating on or from the traveled way or road shoulder with flashing lights, strobes, or rotary beacons operated continuously while work is in progress. Use truck headlights at all times while operating. Backup horns are required on all self-propelled equipment in excess of 5 metric tons

(5½ tons) gross weight.

2. Park vehicles and machinery not currently used in the maintenance operation off the traveled way at approved locations to minimize interference with normal use.

808.03

Measurement and Payment

No separate measurement or payment will be made for meeting requirements of this Section. All work and materials are incidental to paid work in this contract.

811 SURFACE MAINTENANCE

811.01

Smooth and shape native or aggregate surfaced roads including traveled way, shoulders, turnouts, and intersections. Reshape or recondition ditches, water bars, and drain dips.

811.02

Performance Standards

Maintenance Level 4 and 5 Roads

A road surface is maintained to standard when the travel way is free of washboards, potholes, or other irregularities. The surface is smooth, compact, crowned or sloped to drain, without segregation of the surfacing materials. Suitable materials have been recovered and incorporated. Unsuitable materials have been removed. Ditches and road surface drainage structures function efficiently. Unpaved shoulders are shaped to provide a smooth transition from the paved surface and drain efficiently.

Maintenance Level 3 Roads

A road surface is maintained to standard when the surface is compact, crowned, or sloped to drain, without segregation of the surfacing materials. The road surface has no ruts or rills, suitable materials have been recovered and incorporated. Unsuitable materials have been removed. Ditches and road surface drainage structures function efficiently.

Maintenance Level 2 Roads

A road surface is maintained to standard when the surface is shaped to drain, and where ditches and road surface drainage structures function efficiently. The road surface has no continuous ruts or rills, and no large concentrations of unsuitable materials remain.

811.03

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

Contracting Officer.

811.04

Measurement under this Section will be made by the total number of units for each item listed in the

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS completed and accepted.

A. Single Lane Roads: Surface maintenance will be measured along the centerline of the roadway. Turnouts are incidental. Measurement will be to the nearest one-tenth (0.1) mile.

B. Double Lane Roads: Surface maintenance will be measured along the centerline of the roadway.

Measurement will be to the nearest one-tenth (0.1) mile.

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

811.05

A. The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the Section 811 pay items listed in the schedule of items. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this

Section.

Pay Item Pay Unit

811(1) Surface Maintenance Level 4 & 5 roads Single Lane Mile

811(2) Surface Maintenance Level 4 & 5 roads Double Lane Mile

811(3) Surface Maintenance Level 3 roads Single Lane Mile

811(4) Surface Maintenance Level 3 roads Double Lane Mile

811(5) Surface Maintenance Level 2 roads Single Lane Mile

811(6) Surface Maintenance Level 2 roads Double Lane Mile

811(7) Shoulder Maintenance Road Mile

811.06

Description Major Minor Allowable Defects Required Action

Defect Defect Major Minor Major Minor

Surface Irregularities (Level 4&5)

Potholes greater than 2" deep and wider than 1 foot

Potholes 2" or less deep and

1 foot or less wide 0 per unit 0 per unit

Rework if greater than 0 major defects *

Rework if greater than 0 minor defects

Washboards greater than 1" deep

Washboards 1” or less deep and not exceeding 20 feet long

0 per unit 0 per unit Rework if greater than 0 major defects *

Rework if greater than 0 0 minor defects

Surface Irregularities (Level 3)

Potholes greater than 2" deep and wider than 1 foot

Potholes 2” or less deep and 1 foot or less wide

0 per unit 0 per unit Rework if greater than 0 major defects *

Rework if greater than 0 minor defects

Washboards greater than 1" deep

Washboards less than 1" deep and not exceeding 20 feet long

0 per unit 0 per unit Rework if greater than 0 major defects *

Rework if greater than 0 minor defects

Road Cross Section (Level 4&5)

Crown or Cross Slope is not U uniform and does not drain as specified on more than 250' of surface per mile

Crown or Cross Slope is not uniform and does not drain as specified on less than 250' of surface per mile

0 0 per unit Rework Rework if greater than 0 minor defects *

Road Cross Section (Level 3)

Crown or Cross Slope is not uniform and does not drain as specified on more than 250' of surface per mile

Crown or Cross Slope is not uniform and does not drain as specified on less than 250' of surface per mile

0 0 per unit Rework Rework if greater than 0 minor defects *

Road Cross Section (Level 2)

Road surface does not drain properly and causes erosion, or obstructs high clearance vehicles

Road surface does not drain properly, but does not cause erosion

0 50’ per 1000’ Rework if greater than 0 major defects *

Rework if greater than 1 minor defect

Oversized Material (Level 3,4&5 aggregate surfaced

Material greater than 3" diameter remaining on the road surface

Material less than 3" diameter remaining on the road surface and traffic safety is not compromised

0 5 per 1000’

Re Rework if greater than 0 major defects *

Rework if greater than 1 minor defect roads)

Oversized Material

(Level 2)

Objects in traveled way that obstruct high clearance vehicles

Debris in traveled way that may impede high clearance vehicles

0 0 per unit Rework Rework if greater than 0 minor defects *

Aggregate Surface Quality

Gradation of surface aggregate is degraded by more than 10 %

Gradation of surface aggregate is degraded by less than 10 %

0 50’ per 1000’ Rework Rework if greater than 1 minor defect *

A loss of more than 10 CY/mile

A loss of less than 10 CY/mile 0 1 per mile

Replace or recover lost material

Accept the loss of material

Surfacing is segregated over more than a 100 square yard area per 1000 linear feet of road and traffic safety is compromised surfacing is segregated over less than a 100 square yard area per 1000 linear feet of road and traffic safety is not compromised

0 N/A Rework Accept the loss of surface quality*

Backslopes Undercut backslope will result in destabilization of slope

Undercut backslope will not result in destabilization of slope

0 50’ per 1000’ Repair and Stabilize Revegetate if greater than 1 minor defect *

Compaction Visible displacement occurs under hauling or spreading equipment

N/A

0 N/A Rework N/A

Ditches and Road Drainage Structures

Impeded flow or water diverted out of drainage structures

< 20% impeded, but water will stay in the channel

0 50’ per 1000’ Rework

Rework if greater than 1

Minor defect *

Unpaved Shoulders (Level 3, 4, & 5)

Elevation difference between pavement and shoulder is greater than 1"

Elevation difference between pavement and shoulder is less than 1"

0 50’ per 1000’ Rework than 1

Minor defect *

Material greater than 1/4" diameter remaining on the road surface

Material 1/4" diameter or less remaining on the road surface and traffic safety is not compromised

0 50’ per 1000’ Rework if greater than X major defects *

Rework if greater than 1

Minor defect *

Does not drain away from pavement

Does not drain away from pavement 0 0 Rework Rework

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

832 – LOAD, HAUL, AND PLACE MATERIALS (09/10/04) 21

832 FURNISH, LOAD, HAUL, AND PLACE CRUSHED AGGREGATE

AS SURFACE ROCK REPLACEMENT

832.01

Prepare road to a smooth, uniform surface. Furnish, load, haul, and place material at designated sites.

832.02

Spread and shape the mixture on the prepared surface in a uniform layer. Do not place the mixture in a layer exceeding 6 inches in compacted thickness. Compact each layer full width.

Roll from the sides to the center, parallel to the centerline of the road. Compact each layer to at least 95 percent of maximum density. Determine the inplace density and moisture content according to AASHTO T 310 or other approved test procedures.

832.03

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

832.04

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

A. Cubic Yard: The quantity will be the number of cubic yards measured in the vehicles.

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

832.05

A. The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the

Section 832 pay items listed in the schedule of items. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section.

832(1) Load, Haul, and Place Material Cubic Yard

832(2) Load, Haul, and Place Material Mile

832(3) Load, Haul, and Place Material Lump Sum

832 – LOAD, HAUL, AND PLACE MATERIALS (09/10/04) 22

832.06 Acceptable Quality Levels

Description Major Minor Allowable Defects Required Action

Defect Defect Major Minor Major Minor

Slopes

Unstable material left on slopes

Material left on slopes that can be stabilized and won't block drainages

0 10’ per 1000’ Remove

Remove or stabilize in place

Backslopes Undercut backslope will result in destabilization of slope

Undercut backslope will not result in destabilization of slope

0 10’ per 1000’ Repair and Stabilize

Revegetate if greater than 1 minor defect *

Ditches, inlet/outlet channels, streams and catch basins water will be diverted out of the drainage structure or soil enters system

< 20% impeded, but water will stay in the channel. 0 1 per 1000’ Rework

Rework if greater than 1 minor defect

Debris on Road (ML 4-5)

Any debris in traveled way

Debris in traveled way that may slow or impede traffic.

0 0 per 1000’ Rework

Rework

Debris on Road (ML 3) Debris in traveled way that may impede traffic.

Debris in traveled way that may slow traffic. 0 10’ per 1000’ Rework

Rework if greater than 1 minor defect

Debris on Road (ML 2)

Objects in traveled way that obstruct high clearance vehicles

Debris in traveled way that may impede high clearance vehicles 0 10’ per 1000’ Rework

Rework if greater than 1 minor defect

Placed Material (Disposal Sites)

Unstable material on designated sites.

N/A 0 N/A Stabilize

Revegetation No revegetation work done

Revegetation work incomplete 0 50’ per 1000’ than 1 minor defect

Work Area Management

Not following approved safety plan which may include signs, flaggers, and other temporary traffic control measures

Not following approved safety plan which may include signs, flaggers, and other temporary traffic control measures

0 0

Suspend work until in compliance

Suspend work until in compliance

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

833 DRAINAGE STRUCTURE INSTALLATION OR REPLACEMENT

833.01

Install or remove drainage structures including culverts, water-bars, and cross ditches.

833.02

Drainage structure installation or replacement is complete when designated culverts, water-bars, or cross ditches have been installed to the lines and grades specified, and removed culverts have been properly disposed.

833.03

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

833.04

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

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

B. Linear Foot: Work activities by the linear foot will be measured using standard survey methods rounded to the nearest one (1) foot. Culvert bands are incidental to the installation.

833.05

A. Payment will be made under:

Pay Item Description Pay Unit

833(1) Inch corrugated metal pipe, Inch thickness for steel or

Inch thickness for aluminum Linear Foot

833(2) Culvert Removal Each

833(3) Water-bar Installation Each

833(4) Water-bar Installation Mile

833(5) Water-bar Removal Each

833(6) Cross Ditch Installation Each

833(7) Cross Ditch Installation Mile

833(8) Cross Ditch Removal Each

833.06

Description Major Minor

Allowable Defects Required Action

Defect Defect Major Minor Major Minor

Culvert size

Culvert is smaller than the designated diameter shown on the drawings.

Culvert is larger than the designated diameter shown on the drawings.

0 N/A

Remove culvert and replace with designated size

Accept if culvert fits the geometry of the road but pay at designated size otherwise replace

Culvert is shorter than the designated length shown on the drawings.

Culvert is longer than the designated length shown on the drawings. 0 0

Replace or add section to fit geometry of road.

Remove excess culvert and treat cut end, or harden fill slope to prevent erosion and pay for ordered length

Grade and alignment of culvert

More than 10% deviation from original lines and grades.

10% or less deviation from original lines and grades.

1 per mile

Remove and replace culvert

Repair if greater than 1 minor defects *

Sag or depression in road after placement of culvert and backfill material

Greater than 2 inch depression in traveled way

2 inch or less depression in traveled way 0

1 per mile

Furnish, place and compact designated material to repair depression.

Repair if greater than 1 minor defects *

Major Minor

Allowable Defects Required Action

Defect Defect Major Minor Major Minor

Removed culvert or pieces left on National Forest System Lands

Culverts or pieces of culvert left on National Forest System Lands

N/A 0 N/A

Remove from National Forest System Lands

N/A

Water-bars and cross ditches

More than 10% deviation from original lines and grades.

10% or less deviation from original lines and grades.

2 per 1000’

Rework Rework if greater than 2 minor defects *

Sedimentation

Operations cause or allow sediment to leave site.

N/A 0 N/A

Cease operations until sediment is controlled

N/A

Work Area Management

Not following approved safety plan which may include signs, flaggers, and other temporary traffic control measures

Not following approved safety plan which may include signs, flaggers, and other temporary traffic control measures

0 0

Suspend work until in compliance

Suspend work until in compliance

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

834 ROADWAY DRAINAGE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

834.01

Clean and recondition roadway drainage systems including culverts, ditches, inlet and outlet channels, catch basins, and appurtenances.

834.02

Drainage system maintenance is complete when no obstruction remains in the defined area adjacent to the structure or in ditches which would have the potential to block water from entering the structure, back water into the structure (except for structures designed to function in a back-flooded manner), or divert water outside the defined channel. Equipment operation in live streams or hydraulic flushing of drainage structures is not permitted.

834.03

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

Contracting Officer and;

1. Drainage structures including inlet structures, culverts, catch basins, inlet/outlet channels, and ditches within the area SHOWN ON THE PLANS or in the SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS.

2. Culverts - a minimum external horizontal distance of 10 feet in any direction from the inlet and outlet end and a minimum internal distance of 3 feet from the inlet and outlet ends.

3. Ditches adjacent to the roadbed.

4. This work does not include bridges, cattle guards, drain dips, or water bars.

834.04

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

834.05

The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the Section 834 pay items listed in the schedule of items.

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

834(1) Clean and Recondition Culverts 24 inch Diameter and under Each

834(2) Clean and Recondition Culverts Over 24 inch through 48 inch Each

Diameter

834(3) Clean and Recondition Culverts Over 48 inch Diameter Each

834(4) Clean Ditches Mile

834(5) Clean Ditches and Drainage Structures Mile

834(6) Clean Drainage Structures Mile

Major Minor Allowable Defects Required Action

Defect Defect Major Minor Major Minor

Blocked Culverts Greater than 20 % of end area blocked

20% or less of end area blocked

1 per 1000’

Rework Rework if greater than 1 minor defect *

Damaged Culvert Inlet/outlets

Greater than 20 % of end area blocked

20% or less of end area blocked 0

1 per 1000’

Rework Rework if greater than 1 minor defect *

Impeded flow for ditches, inlet/outlet channels, and catch basins water will be diverted out of the drainage structure or system

< 20% impeded, but water will stay in the channel. 0

1 per 1000’

Rework Rework if greater than 1 minor defect *

Debris on Road (ML 4-5) produced by Service Provider operations.

Any debris in traveled way N/A

0 N/A Rework N/A

Debris on Road (ML 3) produced by Service Provider operations.

Debris in traveled way that may impede traffic.

Debris in traveled way that may slow traffic. 0

10’ per 1000’

Rework Rework if greater than 1 minor defect *

Debris on Road (ML 2) produced by Service Provider operations.

Objects in traveled way that obstruct high clearance vehicles

Debris in traveled way that may impede high clearance vehicles

10’ per 1000’

Rework Rework if greater than 1 minor defect *

Aggregate Surface Quality

Gradation of surface aggregate is degraded by more than 10 %

Gradation of surface aggregate is degraded by 10 % or less

50’ per 1000’

Rework Rework if greater than 1 minor defect *

Backslopes

Undercut back slope will result in destabilization of slope

Undercut back slope will not result in destabilization of slope

10’ per 1000’

Repair and Stabilize

Re vegetate if greater than 1 minor defect *

Vegetation woody vegetation within 5 feet of the inlet end of drainage structures or in ditches that interferes with flow low growing vegetation within 5 feet or more of inlet end of drainage structures or in ditches that does not interfere with flow

0 N/A Remove Leave in place

Work Area Management

Not following approved safety plan which may include signs, flaggers, and other temporary traffic control measures

Not following approved safety plan which may include signs, flaggers, and other temporary traffic control measures

0 0 Suspend work until in compliance

Suspend work until in compliance

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

842 ROADWAY VEGETATION MAINTENANCE

842.01

Remove vegetation, including trees, on roadway surfaces and roadsides.

842.02

Roadway vegetation maintenance is complete when the vegetation has been removed from the designated treatment area which interferes with traffic, obscures signs, impedes the flow of water or diverts water from drainage structures.

842.03

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

Contracting Officer.

Maintenance Level 4 and 5 roads

The treatment area will be SHOWN ON THE PLANS. If plans or supplemental specifications are not included, the treated area includes the roadbed measured from center line to bottom of ditch / or defined road edge, plus an additional 12 feet on each side. If there is no defined road edge, or a ditch does not exist, the treated area is 24 feet from both sides of centerline of the road. Provide a vertical clearance of

12 feet measured from the road surface elevation. Vegetation shall be removed to a maximum height of

6 inches above ground surfaces. Trees larger than 8 inches diameter breast height are designated to remain.

Maintenance Level 3 roads included, the treated area includes the roadbed measured from center line to bottom of ditch, or defined road edge, plus an additional 8 feet on each side. If there is no defined road edge, or a ditch does not exist, the treated area is 20 feet from both sides of center line of the road. Provide a vertical clearance of

12 feet measured from the road surface elevation. Vegetation shall be removed to a maximum height of

6 inches above ground surfaces. Trees larger than 8 inches dbh are designated to remain.

Maintenance Level 2 roads included, the treated area includes the roadbed measured from center line to bottom of ditch, or defined road edge, plus an additional 8 feet on each side. If there is no defined road edge, or a ditch does not exist, the treated area is 12 feet from both sides of center line of the road. Provide a vertical clearance of

12 feet measured from the road surface elevation. Vegetation shall be removed to a maximum height of

6 inches above ground surfaces. Trees larger than 8 inches dbh are designated to remain.

842.04

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

842.05

A. The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the Section 842 pay items listed in the schedule of items. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section.

842(1) Vegetation Maintenance Level 4 & 5 roads Mile

842(2) Vegetation Maintenance Level 3 roads Mile

842(3) Vegetation Maintenance Level 2 roads Mile

842.06

Description Major Minor Allowable Defects Required Action

Defect Defect Major Minor Major Minor

Tree damage

Damage to more than 30% of the tree bole

Damage to 30% or less of the tree bole 3 per unit 1 per unit Remove or Treat Treat

Horizontal Clearance

More than 2% not cleared to limits

2% or less not cleared to limits

20’ per 1000’

Rework Rework if greater than 1 minor defect *

Vertical Clearance

More than 2% not cleared to limits

2% or less not cleared to limits

20’ per 1000’

Rework Rework if greater than 1 minor defect *

Height Above ground surface

More than 2% not cleared to limits

2% or less not cleared to limits

20’ per 1000’

Rework Rework if greater than 1 minor defect *

Drainage

Impeded flow or water diverted out of drainage structures.

2% or less impeded, but water will stay in the channel. 0

20’ per 1000’

Rework Rework if greater than 1 minor defect *

Oversized Material (Level 4&5)

Material greater than 3" diameter remaining on the road surface

Material 1” – 3” in diameter remaining on the road surface

0 0 Rework Rework

Material greater than 3" diameter and 36" in length remaining on the roadway drainages or has the potential to move into drainages.

Material 1” - 3" in diameter and 36" in length remaining on the roadway slopes and drainages or has the potential to move into drainages.

10 per 1000’

Rework Rework if greater than 1 minor defect *

Oversized Material (Level 3)

Material greater than 3" diameter and 12" in length remaining on the road surface

Material 1” - 3" in diameter and 36" in length remaining on the road surface 0 0 Rework Rework

Major Minor Allowable Defects Required Action

Defect Defect Major Minor Major Minor

Material greater than 3" diameter and 36" in length remaining on the roadway drainages or has the potential to move into drainages.

Material 1” - 3" in diameter and greater 36" in length remaining on the roadway slopes and drainages or has the potential to move into drainages.

10 per 1000’

Rework Rework if greater than 1 minor defect *

Oversized Material (Level 2)

Concentrations of material greater than 6" diameter and 3 feet in length remaining on the road surface

Material less than 6" diameter and 3 feet in length remaining on the road surface

5 per 1000’

Rework Rework if greater than 1 minor defect *

Unstable concentrations of material less than 6" diameter and 3 feet in length remaining on the roadway slopes.

N/A 0 0 per unit Rework N/A

Material greater than 3" diameter and 36" in length remaining on the roadway drainages or has the potential to move into drainages.

Material 1” - 3" in diameter and greater 36" in length remaining on the roadway slopes and drainages or has the potential to move into drainages. .

10 per 1000’

Rework Rework if greater than 1 minor defect *

Concentrations (Level 3-5)

Any concentrations that affect sight distance

N/A 0 0 Rework N/A

Work Area Management

Not following approved safety plan which may include signs, flaggers, and other temporary traffic control measures

Not following approved safety plan which may include signs, flaggers, and other temporary traffic control measures 0 0

Suspend work until in compliance

Suspend work until in compliance

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

851 HAZARD AND OBSTRUCTION REMOVAL

851.01

Remove and/or stabilize hazards and obstructions.

851.02

Work is complete when hazards have been removed or stabilized and when the road is passable by the intended traffic.

851.03

851.04

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

851.05

A. The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the Section

807 pay items listed in the schedule of items. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section.

851(1) Logging Out (ML 3-5) Mile

851(2) Logging Out (ML 2) Mile

851(3) Danger Tree Removal Mile

851(4) Danger Tree Removal Each

851(5) Hazard or Obstruction Removal Mile

851(6) Hazard or Obstruction Removal Each

851.04

Major Minor Allowable Defects Required Action

Defect Defect Major Minor Major

Minor

Utilization of Timber

Log lengths do not meet utilization standards

(see SPS or Task Order) N/A 0 N/A

Charge for loss of stumpage

N/A

Stump Heights

Exceed Specified Height by more than 4 inches

Exceed Specified Height by up to

2 inches 0 per mile 2 per mile

Rework if greater than

2 minor defects *

Rework if greater than 2

0 minor defects *

Tree damage caused by Service Provider's operations

Damage to more than 30% of the tree bole

Damage to 30% or less of the tree bole 0 per mile 2 per mile Remove or Treat Treat

Impeded flow for ditches, inlet/outlet channels, and catch basins caused by

Service Provider's Operations

Water will be diverted out of the drainage structure or system

20% or less impeded, but water will stay in the channel.

0 50’ per mile Rework

Rework if greater than 1

0 minor defect *

Marked Danger Trees and Snags

Any remaining snags or danger trees that were marked

Any remaining snags O or danger trees that were not marked 0 2 per mile Rework

Assess and Rework

Hazards that interfere with the use of the road

(rocks, logs, etc) (ML 3-5)

Unstable hazards that remain in the Clearing Limits

N/A 0 N/A Rework N/A

Hazards that interfere with the use of the road

(rocks, logs, etc) (ML 2)

Unstable hazards that remain within X distance of the

Traveled way

0 N/A Rework N/A

Log Out

Horizontal clearance - more than 20% not cleared to specified distance

Horizontal clearance 20% or less not cleared to specified distance

0 50’ per mile Rework Rework if greater than 1 minor defect *

Vertical clearance -more than 20% not cleared to specified distance

Vertical clearance 20% or less not cleared to specified distance

0 50’ per mile Rework Rework if greater than 1 minor defect *

Work Area Management

Not following approved safety plan which may include signs, flaggers, and other temporary traffic control measures

N/A 0 0 Suspend work until in compliance N/A

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

861 MAINTENANCE of CATTLEGUARDS, TRAFFIC GATES and BARRIERS, GUARDRAILS, and RETAINING WALLS (8/07)

861.01

Maintain cattleguards, traffic gates and barriers, guardrails, retaining walls and appurtenances. Remove traffic gates and barriers.

861.02

A. Cattleguard maintenance is complete when: it is free of structural defects, the deck provides a smooth, stable, compact transition to the adjacent road surface, and presents no traffic or livestock hazards; the wings are functional and secured to the deck and post; debris and other materials have been removed from the vault area to the full depth of the foundation over the entire width; and designated signs are in compliance with

MUTCD and EM 7100-15 Standards for Forest Service Signs and Posters.

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

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

―AASHTO Roadside Design Guide‖.

D. Guardrail barrier maintenance is complete when it is free of structural defects, all posts and rails are stable, secure and aligned, and all designated signs are in compliance with MUTCD and EM 7100-15 Standards for Forest Service Signs and Posters.

E. Jersey barrier maintenance is complete when it is stable, aligned and all designated signs are in compliance with MUTCD and EM 7100-15 Standards for Forest

Service Signs and Posters.

F. Rock and earth barrier maintenance is complete when it is stable, aligned and at the dimensions SHOWN ON THE PLANS, and all designated signs are in compliance with

G. Retaining wall maintenance is complete when the wall is stable, aligned and repaired to the original lines and grades, and the materials used are equal to or exceed the original wall material.

H. Removal of gates and barriers is complete when they have been removed and disposed of as designated and the road is passable by the intended traffic.

861.03

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

861.04

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

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

861.05

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

861(1) Maintain one-lane cattleguard Each

861(2) Maintain two-lane cattleguard Each

861(3) Maintain cattleguards Lump Sum

861(4) Maintain traffic gate Each

861(5) Maintain traffic gate Lump Sum

861(6) Maintain guardrail Linear Foot

861(7) Maintain guardrail Lump Sum

861(8) Steel structure component and fastener replacement Lump Sum

861(9) Maintain guardrail barrier Each

861(10) Maintain jersey barrier Each

861(11) Maintain rock/earth barrier Each

861(12) Maintain retaining wall Lump sum

861(13) Remove gate Each

861(14) Remove guardrail barrier Each

861(15) Remove jersey barrier Each

861(16) Remove rock/earth barrier Each

861.06

Description Major Minor

Allowable Defects

Required Action

Defect Defect Major Minor Major Minor

Metal Surfaces

Exposed metal, rust , or oxidation, greater than 25% of surface

Exposed metal, rust, or oxidation, 25% or less of surface

X% per unit Paint or Coat

Repair if greater than X minor defects *

Penetrated rust or oxidation that compromises structural integrity

Penetrated rust or oxidation that does not compromise structural integrity

0 0 Replace component Paint or Coat and notify

Structural Integrity

Major cracks, broken, decomposed, or missing components and fasteners.

Minor cracks, loose components and fasteners.

0 0 Replace component and/or fasteners

Repair component and/or fasteners

Alignment

Greater than 10% deviation from original lines and grades, or non-functional.

10% or less deviation from original lines and grades.

X per unit

Repair or replace Repair if greater than X minor defects *

Allowable Defects

Required Action

Defect Defect Major Minor Major Minor

Vaults/ drainage

Greater than 50% of the vault is full or drainage is impeded.

50% or less of the vault is full and drainage is not impeded.

X per unit

Clean Repair if greater than X minor defects *

Signs/Markers

Missing, non-functional or non-readable

Bent or damaged, but still functional and readable

X per unit

Repair or replace

Repair or replace if greater than X minor defects *

Debris produced by Service Provider operations.

Debris left on road or placed in drainage structures.

N/A 0 N/A Remove from road or drainage N/A

Removed materials or pieces left on National Forest

Unserviceable posts, rails, or other materials left on National Forest

N/A 0 N/A Remove from National Forest N/A

Allowable Defects

Required Action

Defect Defect Major Minor Major Minor

Materials and Methods

Does not conform to

AASHTO,

ASTM, AWPA,

and MUTCD standards and does not meet or exceed the original materials used

0 N/A Reject and replace N/A

Work Area Management

Not following approved safety plan which may include signs, flaggers, and other temporary traffic control measures

0 0 Suspend work until in compliance N/A

881 MOBILIZATION/EQUIPMENT MOVING

881.01

A. Mobilization of personnel, equipment, and material to the project site.

B. Moving of equipment outside the established work schedule as ordered.

881.02

Performance Standards

A. Mobilization is complete when 100% of the personnel, equipment, and materials necessary to complete the work have been moved to the project site.

B. Moving is complete, when the contractor has moved from the present work site to the ordered work site and returned to the previous location.

881.03

Location of Work:

881.04

Measurement:

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

A. Mile: Work activity will be measured along the shortest feasible route to the nearest one

(1) mile, from the starting location of the move, to the ordered work site.

881.05

A. The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the

Section 881 pay items listed in the schedule of items. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section.

881(1) Mobilization Lump Sum

881(2) Mobilization Each

881(3) Equipment Moving Miles

881.06

A. Mobilization is acceptable when all equipment, personnel, and materials are moved to the project site and work has been started.

B. Ordered moves shall be completed within designated hours, unless agreed otherwise.

C. Service Provider shall meet the requirements in FSSS specification 171-Weed and Disease

Prevention included in this contract.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

REQUIRED SERVICE STANDARD

MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE

DEGREE OF DEVIATION

FROM REQUIREMENT (AQL)

METHOD OF

SURVEILLANCE

RESULTS OF

EXCEEDING AQL

842(2) Cutting Side Vegetation, Maintenance Levels 4 & 5

Specification 842

& 842 MSF

0%

Visual 25%

Random Sample

842(2) Cutting Side Vegetation, Maintenance Level 3

Specification 842

& 842 MSF

5%

Visual 25%

842(2) Cutting Side Vegetation, Maintenance Level 2

Specification 842

& 842 MSF

20%

Visual 25%

854(1) Removal of Danger

Trees

Specifications 854 0% Visual 25%

881(01) Mobilization Specification 881 N/A N/A N/A

882(01) Equipment Moving Specification 882 0%

Visual 25%

SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

{For this Solicitation, there are NO clauses in this Section}

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.