Solicitation AG-0489-S-10-0213.docx

SOL NO: AG-0489-S-10-0213

OMB APPROVAL NO. 2700-0042

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

AG-0489-S-10-0213

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

|_| SEALED BID (IFB)

|X| NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

2/18/2010

PAGE OF PAGES

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

356950

6. PROJECT NO.

US Forest Service

EROC-NW

16400 Champion Way Sandy, OR 97055

Brad Reed B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS) 503-668-1695

SOLICITATION

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

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

TAS::12 1102::TAS Capital Improvement and Maintenance

This contract will be funded and awarded under the provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)

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

Terms and conditions as stated in the Solicitation # AG-0489-S-10-0213 are in full force and effect. See Schedule of Items for bid items description, unit of issue and quantities.

The Government's estimate is: between $250,000 and $500,000.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete it within 90 calendar days after receiving |_| award, X notice to proceed. This performance period is |X| mandatory, |_| negotiable. (See .)

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

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

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Computer Generated

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

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

15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

CODE FACILITY CODE

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

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

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

20B. SIGNATURE

20C. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

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

30B. SIGNATURE

30C. DATE

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31C. AWARD DATE

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Solicitation No. AG-0489-S-10-0213

Project Name:

Fir Creek Organism Passage and Bridge Construction Location:

Olympic NF

Contractor:

Issuing and Billing Office:

USDA Forest Service

EROC-NW

16400 Champion Way Sandy, OR 97055

Item No.

Sub-item No.

Description

Unit Qty

Unit Price

Amount

62528

63501

Temporary traffic control Lump Sum

64804A

64804B

Placed streambed simulation rock, bed class 16, method A

Cubic Yard

64804C Placed streambed simulation rock, channel rock size 1, method A

Each

64804D Placed Streambed simulation rock, channel rock size 2, method A

Each

Sub Total Line Item 1

*OPTIONAL BID ITEMS:

20415

Unsuitable excavation

64804E

Placed streambed simulation rock, bed class 16, method A

Cubic Yard

SUB-TOTAL Line Item 2

TOTAL PRICE

Contractor Name:

Address:

Signature of Authorized Representative: Date:

TIN: DUNS: email:

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. Final Contract Quantities and possible quantity adjustment or removal of *OPTIONAL BID ITEMS shall be determined on the ground by the CO or a designated representative after inspection of subsurface material immediately adjacent to and under the existing culvert.

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Fir Creek Aquatic Organism Passage. Project work consists of the following major items of work: Construction of a new bridge and foundations, roadway excavation and embankment, paving, removal of existing steel culvert; channel re-alignment and re-grading, placement of designed in-channel stream simulation material, placement of woody debris, haul of excavated material, and seeding and mulching. Unless noted otherwise all materials shall be provided by the contractor. All instream work shall be completed per the Memorandum of Understanding between the Forest Service and Washington State Fish and Wildlife attached to the contract.

C.2 PROJECT LOCATION

This project is located on the Hood Canal District, South Area of the Olympic National Forest, Section 33, Township 22 N, R 5 W. near Shelton, Wa. It may be reached by traveling Northwest of Shelton on Hwy 101, turning left on Skokomish Valley Rd. and traveling 5.5 miles on the Skokomish Valley Road, to Forest Road 23, turning right onto Forest Road 23 and traveling a couple miles to Forest Road 2350, turning left onto FR 2350 and traveling 0.05 miles.

a) Existing Conditions:

The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by surveys.

b) Weather Conditions:

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

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

* Road Closure at the site is limited from July 15, 2010- October 15, 2010

Notes – Noise Limitation:

· Power Tools/2 Chainsaws - any power tools with noise output cannot exceed output of two operating chainsaws.

· Machinery/Car Traffic - any machinery with noise output is limited to noise output from normal vehicular traffic at site (e.g. small excavator/backhoe).

· Helicopter/Heavy Machinery - any machinery with noise output that is greater than normal vehicular traffic at site.

d) Pre-bid Conference:

None scheduled. If a sufficient number of bidders request a conference, one may be scheduled and information posted along with the solicitation.

As mutually agreed between Small Business Administration and U.S.D.A.- Forest Service.

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

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

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

FP-03

U.S. Customary Units Superintendent of Documents U.S. Government Printing Office Washington, D.C. 20402 866-512-1800 http://bookstore.gpo.gov/ http://www.wfl.fhwa.dot.gov/design/specs/fp03.htm

P.O. Box C700 100 Bar Harbor Drive West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959

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

Highway and Transportation Officials 444 North Capitol Street, NW Suite 249 Washington, D.C., 20001

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

C.4 APPLICABLE SPECIFICATIONS AND MATERIAL CERTIFICATIONS

(a) Applicable Specifications:

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

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

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

(b) Product Substitution:

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

Shop Drawings Submittals:

Submit the following shop drawings on this project (4 sets unless noted):

21 Days

(c) Material Certification, Testing Reports and Submittals:

& MUTCD Part 6

Written Notification of Road Closure

156.03

156.03

14 Days

Fire Plan

Structure Removal Plan (Culvert)

203.04

203.04

21 Days

106.03

Manufacturer Data for Pile Shoe Attachment

715.08

715.08

14 Days

Structural Steel Certified Test Results

a. Steel Specified by AASHTO Designation

b. Steel Specified by ASTM Designation 555.20

555.05 & 717.01

555.05 & Plans

AASHTO M270 & Plans

ASTM A36 & Plans

21 Days

21 Days

713.04 713.05

(d) General Guidelines for Submittals:

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

Submittals shall include the following:

· Date and Revision Dates.

· Project Name and Contract Number.

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

· Field Dimensions and Relation to Adjacent Structures.

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

Samples:

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

Manufacturer's requirements:

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

Approval or Rejection Time Allowance:

Submittals will be reviewed and either approved or rejected by (SEE (d) ABOVE).

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

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

Definition and Acronyms

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

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

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

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FED. SPEC.

FS

Federal Specifications

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

STANDARD SPECIFICAIONS

FOR CONSTRUCTION OF

ROADS AND BRIDGES

ON FEDERAL HIGHWAY PROJECTS

FP-03

US CUSTOMARY UNITS

MP 0.05

Terminus Begin Fir Creek

Terminus End Fir Creek

Construction (C) Reconstruction (R) C

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

2350000

151 - Mobilization

154 - Contractor Sampling and Testing

158 - Watering for Dust Control

183 – P Line Survey

202 - Additional Clearing and Grubbing

205 - Rock Blasting

207 - Earthwork Geotextiles

209 - Structure Excavation and Backfill

210 - Permeable Backfill

211 - Roadway Obliteration

212 - Linear Grading

212 - Linear Grading

213 - Subgrade Stabilization

252 - Special Rock Embankment and Rock Buttress

253 - Gabions and Revet Mattresses

254 - Crib Walls

255 - Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls

256 - Permanent Ground Anchors

257 - Alternate Retaining Walls

258 - Reinforced Concrete Retaining Walls

259 - Soil Nail Retaining Walls

260 - Rock Bolts

261 - Rock Dowels

301 - Untreated Aggregate Courses

302 - Treated Aggregate Courses

303 - Road Reconditioning

304 - Aggregate-Stabilization

305 - Aggregate-Topsoil Course

306 - Dust Palliative

308 - Minor Crushed Aggregate

309 - Emulsified Asphalt Treated Base

401 - Superpave Hot Asphalt Concrete Pavement

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

403 - Hot Asphalt Concrete Pavement

405 - Open Graded Asphalt Friction Courses

408 - Cold Recycled Asphalt Base Course

409 - Asphalt Surface Treatment

410 - Slurry Seal

411 - Asphalt Prime Coat

412 - Asphalt Tack Coat

413 - Asphalt Pavement Milling

415 - Paving Geotextiles

416 - Continuous Cold Recycled Asphalt Base Course

417 - Minor Cold Asphalt Mix

501 - Rigid Pavement

502 - Rigid Pavement Restoration

557 - Timber Structures

X

558 - Dampproofing

559 - Waterproofing

560 - Removal of Concrete by Hydrodemolition

562 - Temporary Works

563 - Painting

564 - Bearing Devices

X

565 - Drill Shafts

566 - Shotcrete

601 - Minor Concrete

602 - Culverts and Drains

603 - Structural Plate Structures

604 - Manholes, Inlets, and Catch Basins

605 - Underdrains, Sheet Drains, and Pavement Edge Drains

606 - Corrugated Metal Spillways

607 - Cleaning, Reconditioning, and Repairing Existing Drainage Structures

608 - Paved Waterways

609 - Curb and Gutter

X

610 - Horizontal Drains

611 - Water Systems

612 - Sanitary Sewer Systems

613 - Simulated Stone Masonry Surface

614 - Lean Concrete Backfill

615 - Sidewalks, Drive Pads, and Paved Medians

616 - Slope Paving

618 - Concrete Barriers and Precast Guardwalls

619 - Fences, Gates, and Cattleguards

620 - Stone Masonry

621 - Monuments and Markers

622 - Rental Equipment

623 - General Labor

624 - Topsoil

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

627 - Sod

628 - Sprigging

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

X

633 - Permanent Traffic Control

634 - Permanent Pavement Marking

X

637 - Facilities and Services

702 - Asphalt Material

704 - Soil

706 - Concrete and Plastic Pipe

707 - Metal Pipe

708 - Paint

710 - Fence and Guardrail

X

711 - Concrete Curing Material and Admixtures

X

714 - Geotextile and Geocomposite Drain Material

716 - Material for Timber Structures

X

720 - Structural Wall and Stabilized Embankment Material

721 - Electrical and Illumination Material

722 - Anchor Material

Table of Contents

Preface Preface_wo_03_15_2004_m The Forest Service, US Department of Agriculture has adopted FP-03 for construction of National Forest System Roads.

101 - Terms, Format, and Definitions 101.00_nat_us_07_25_2005

101.01_nat_us_01_22_2009

101.01 Meaning of Terms

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

101.03_nat_us_06_16_2006

101.03 Abbreviations.

AFPA

MSHA

NIST

NESC

WCLIB

American Forest and Paper Association Mine Safety and Health Administration National Institute of Standards and Technology National Electrical Safety Code West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau

101.04_nat_us_03_29_2007

101.04 Definitions.

Bid Schedule--The Schedule of Items.

Bridge--No definition.

Contractor--The individual or legal entity contracting with the Government for performance of prescribed work. In a timber sale contract, the contractor is the “purchaser”.

Culvert--No definition.

Right-of-Way--A general term denoting (1) the privilege to pass over land in some particular line (including easement, lease, permit, or license to occupy, use, or traverse public or private lands), or (2) Real property necessary for the project, including roadway, buffer areas, access, and drainage areas.

Adjustment in Contract Price--“Equitable adjustment,” as used in the Federal Acquisition Regulations, or “construction cost adjustment,” as used in the Timber Sale Contract, as applicable.

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

Design Quantity--“Design quantity” is a Forest Service method of measurement from the FS-96 Forest Service Specifications for the Construction of Roads and Bridges. Under these FP specifications this term is replaced by the term “Contract Quantities”.

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

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

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

Purchaser--The individual, partnership, joint venture, or corporation contracting with the Government under the terms of a Timber Sale Contract and acting independently or through agents, employees, or subcontractors.

Protected Streamcourse--A drainage shown on the plans or timber sale area map that requires designated mitigation measures.

Road Order--An order affecting and controlling traffic on roads under Forest Service jurisdiction. Road Orders are issued by a designated Forest Officer under the authorities of 36 CFR, part 260.

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

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

Figure 101-1—Illustration of road structure terms.

104.03_nat_us_02_22_2005

104.03 Specifications and Drawings.

(c) As-Built-Plans. Furnish one set of as built plans. The Government will provide one set of contract plans to be used exclusively for recording the as-built details of the project. Use red pencil or red ink to record the information on the as-built plans.

Note all additions or revisions to the location, character, and dimensions of the prescribed work shown on the contract plans. Line out all details shown that are not applicable to the completed work. Check off details shown that were incorporated into the completed work without change.

Retain the plans at the project site and, as work progresses, continually update them to reflect the as-built details. Upon request, make the plans available to the CO to review for compliance with these specifications.

Show the following types of changes on the as-built plans:

(1) Typical section(s)

(a) Revisions in dimensions

(b) Revisions in materials

(2) Plan and profile

· Revisions to the alignment

· Changes in the construction limits

· Revisions in location, type, and grade of road approaches

· Location and type of utilities

· Location, size, and type of underdrains

· Skew of culverts

· Channel changes

· Location of monuments and permanent references

· Elevations for all aerial and underground crossings of utilities

· Location, length, and type of fencing

· Revisions to grades, elevations, and stationing of intersection PIs

· Equations

· Culvert diameter, length, type, and stationing. On culvert extensions, indicate the length of the existing pipe and the length of the extension.

· Location, length, stationing, and type of retaining walls

· Location, length, stationing, and end treatment of guardrail

(3) Bridge

(a) Stationing of bridge ends

(b) Revisions to footing and seal elevations

(c) Pile length, size, type, and tip elevation

(d) Any changes in plan or dimensions including any major changes in reinforcing

(4) Miscellaneous

(a) Revisions to parking areas or turnouts

(b) Final location, type and length of curbs, sidewalks, etc.

Furnish the as-built working plans to the CO before the final inspection. Correct all details found during the final inspection that are not shown on the as-built plans and return to the CO within 5 days.

104.06_nat_us_02_17_2005

104.06 Use of Roads by Contractor

The Contractor is authorized to use roads under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service for all activities necessary to complete this contract, subject to the limitations and authorizations designated in the Road Order(s) or described in the contract, when such use will not damage the roads or national forest resources, and when traffic can be accommodated safely.

105 - Control of Material 105.02_nat_us_01_18_2007

105.02 Material Sources.

105.02(a) Government-provided sources.

Comply with the requirements of 30 CFR 56, subparts B and H. Use all suitable material for aggregate regardless of size unless otherwise designated. When required, re-establish vegetation in disturbed areas according to section 625.

105.02_nat_us_03_08_2007

105.02 Material Sources.

105.02(a) Contractor-provided sources.

All material (e.g., soil, gravel, sand, borrow, aggregate, etc.) transported onto National Forest System land or incorporated into the work will be weed-free. A Forest Service weed specialist will inspect proposed sources to determine weed-free status. Provide the Contracting Officer written notification of proposed material sources 14 days prior to use. Written approval of the specific source will be provided to the contractor. If weed species are present in the proposed source, appropriate mitigation measures may allow conditional use of the source as required by the Contracting Officer.

105.05_nat_us_05_12_2004

105.05 Use of Material Found in the Work.

Materials produced or processed from Government lands in excess of the quantities required for performance of this contract are the property of the Government. The Government is not obligated to make reimbursement for the cost of producing these materials.

106 - Acceptance of Work 106.01_nat_us_07_31_2007

106.01 Conformity with Contract Requirements.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(1) Sampling method;

(2) Number of samples;

(3) Sample transport;

(4) Test procedures;

(5) Testing laboratories;

(6) Reporting;

(7) Estimated time and costs; and

(8) Validation process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

106.07_nat_us_05_11_2004

106.07 Delete

107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public 107.05_nat_us_05_11_2004 107.06_nat_us_06_16_2006

107.06 Contractor’s Responsibility for Work.

“except as provided in Subsection 106.07”.

107.09_nat_us_06_16_2006

107.09 Legal Relationship of the Parties.

107.10_nat_us_06_16_2006

107.10 Environmental Protection.

Design and locate equipment repair shops, stationary refueling sites, or other facilities to minimize the potential and impacts of hazardous material spills on Government land.

Before beginning any work, submit a Hazardous Spill Plan. List actions to be taken in the event of a spill. Incorporate preventive measures to be taken, such as the location of mobile refueling facilities, storage and handling of hazardous materials, and similar information. Immediately notify the CO of all hazardous material spills. Provide a written narrative report form no later than 24 hours after the initial report and include the following:

· Description of the item spilled (including identity, quantity, manifest number, and other identifying information).

· Whether amount spilled is EPA or state reportable, and if so whether it was reported, and to whom.

· Exact time and location of spill including a description of the area involved.

· Containment procedures.

· Summary of any communications the Contractor had with news media, Federal, state and local regulatory agencies and officials, or Forest Service officials.

· Description of clean-up procedures employed or to be employed at the site including final disposition and disposal location of spill residue.

When available provide copies of all spill related clean up and closure documentation and correspondence from regulatory agencies.

The Contractor is solely responsible for all spills or leaks that occur during the performance of this contract. Clean up spills or leaks to the satisfaction of the CO and in a manner that complies with Federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

108 - Prosecution and Progress 108.00_nat_us_02_16_2005 108 Delete.

109 - Measurement and Payment 109.00_nat_us_02_17_2005 109 Deletions

109.06 Pricing of Adjustments.

109.07 Eliminated Work.

109.08 Progress Payments.

109.09 Final Payment.

109.02_nat_us_06_16_2006

109.02 Measurement Terms and Definitions.

(b) Contract quantity.

Add the following:

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

Change the following:

“(b) Cubic yard” to “(c) Cubic yard”.

Add the following definition:

(p) Thousand Board Feet (Mbf). 1,000 board feet based on nominal widths, thickness, and extreme usable length of each piece of lumber or timber actually incorporated in the job. For glued laminated timber, 1,000 board feet based on actual width, thickness, and length of each piece actually incorporated in the job.

152 - Construction Survey and Staking 152.00_nat_us_08_05_2005 Description

152.01(c) Material.

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

Do not use aerosol spray paints.

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

Construction Requirements

152.02 General.

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

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

152.03 Survey and Staking Requirements.

(b) Roadway cross-sections.

Replace the first two sentences with the following:

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

c) Slope Stakes & References:

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

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

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

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

Use the designated method to establish the slope stake catchpoint.

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

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

(d) Clearing and grubbing limits.

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

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

(e) Centerline reestablishment.

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

(g) Culverts.

Replace subsection with the following:

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

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

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

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

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

152.03 (l) Miscellaneous Survey and Staking.

Add the following:

(11) Cattleguards

(12) Drain Dips

(13) Erosion Control Measures

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

Precision Class

Vertical Closureb (±)

A (Bridges)

10 second rejection limit

0.02ft/1000ftc

20 second rejection limit

0.02ft/1000ftc

1 minute rejection limit

a. Accuracy of offset measurement.

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

c. Use greater value.

Table 152-2 Cross section and slope stake tolerances.

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

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153.02 Contractor Quality Control Plan.

Submit written proposals for approval of alternate AASHTO or State approved test methods. Alternate methods may be allowed based on documented equivalence to the specified method.

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153.04 Records.

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