AG-0489-S-10-0348_north-wrg-trl.pdf

AG-0489-S-10-0348

1. REQUEST NO.

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IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

THIS RFQ

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDEX

03/18/2010 378554

1 76

EROC NORTHWEST

16400 CHAMPION WAY

SANDY OR 97055

US FOREST SERVICE

365 Days After Notice to Proceed

USDA FOREST SERVICE

TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST

WRANGELL

AK 99929

503 668-1703TONYA RYMER

04/01/2010 1400 PT

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)X

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

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AMOUNT

(f)

TAS::12 1102::TAS RECOVERY North Wrnagell Trail Boardwalk Deferred Maintenance.

This solicitation is issued under the provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Faxed quotes are acceptable and can be received at fax number (503) 668-1621. Confirmation of receipt should be directed to phone number (503) 668-1614.

THIS ACQUISITION IS BEING ISSUED AS A COMPETITIVE

SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE.

Continued ...

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STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

NORTH WRANGELL TRAIL BOARDWALK DEFERRED MAINTENANCE

RECOVERY PROJECT

PART I – CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS

• SECTION A -SF-18

• SECTION B – Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs (Schedule of Items)

• SECTION C - Descriptions/Specifications/Statement of Work

• SECTION D- Packaging, Marking and Layout

• SECTION E - Inspection and Acceptance

• SECTION F - Deliveries and Performance

• SECTION G - Contract Administrative Data

• SECTION H - Special Contract Requirements

PART II – CONTRACT CLAUSES

• SECTION I - Clauses incorporated by reference

• AGAR/FSAR and SPECIAL CONTRACT CLAUSES

• ARRA Required Clauses (full text)

PART III – LIST OF DOCUMENTS,EXIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

• SECTION J – Exhibits, Attachments, and Appendices

PART IV – REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

• SECTION K – Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors or Respondents

• SECTION L – Instructions to Offeror / Notices

• SECTION M – Evaluation Factors for Award

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PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

North Wrangell Trail Boardwalk Deferred Mtc.

Wrangell Ranger District, Tongass National Forest

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

ITEM

NO.

DESCRIPTION

Meth.of Meas.

UNIT OF

ISSUE

EST.

QTY.

UNIT PRICE TOTAL

AMOUNT

01A 932 (01)a Puncheon Step and Run, Type Treated Lumber, 14” width

AQ

Lineal foot

01B 932 (01)b Puncheon Step and Run, Type Treated Lumber, 16” width

01C 932 (02) Puncheon with Decking, Type Treated Lumber

01D 916(01) Removal of Structures and Obstructions

LSQ LS 1

01E 951(01) Mobilization LSQ LS 1

TOTAL ALL ITEMS

Vendor Name: Phone

Signature: Fax Address: Email City, State, Zip: TIN# Duns#

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SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 SCOPE OF WORK:

a. Description:

This project is comprised of work on the North Wrangell Trail, Forest Trail No. 22500. The project replaces damaged portions of puncheon with new puncheon in the locations indicated on the Work List. Puncheon step and run, 14” width, and puncheon step and run, 16” width, will be reconstructed and puncheon with decking will be constructed. The project begins at Sta. 0+05 on the North Wrangell Trail near it’s junction with the Institute Creek trail. The project ends at Sta. 205+27 on the North Wrangell Trail, approximately one half mile from the trailhead parking area. The parking area is located on the Spur Road extension, approximately 4 miles from downtown Wrangell.

Project work includes the following:

1.) Construction of an estimated 691 lineal feet of puncheon step and run, 14” width.

Work includes replacing approximately 691 lineal feet of damaged 2”x14” planking and adding treated sills where required to comply with the sill spacing requirements as shown on sheet 3 of the drawings.

2.) Construction of an estimated 609 lineal feet of puncheon step and run, 16” width.

Work includes replacing approximately 986 lineal feet of damaged 2”x8” planking and adding treated sills where required to comply with the sill spacing requirements as shown on sheet 4 of the drawings.

3.) Construction of an estimated 10 lineal feet of puncheon with decking.

4.) Removal of structures includes an estimated 711 lineal feet of treated 2”x14” planking and 986 lineal feet of treated 2”x8” planking.

5.) Mobilization of material and equipment to perform the work.

Government Furnish Material is located along the trail at locations identified in the Work List. The following Government Furnished Material is provided for use in puncheon construction:

1.) 742 lineal feet of 6”x8” treated timbers.

2.) 360 lineal feet of 2”x14” treated planking.

3.) 234 lineal feet of 2”x8” treated planking.

Metal, treated timber, and other manufactured products from removed puncheon will be disposed of by removing from Government-administered lands and placing in approved waste disposal sites as per

916.05 Disposal, Forest Service Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Trails.

Native material may be disposed of by scattering below the trailway and outside clearing limits.

Locations where it could impede stream flow shall be avoided as per 916.05 Disposal, Forest Service Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Trails.

The intent of the contract is to provide for the complete construction of the project described in the contract. Unless otherwise provided, the Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies and perform all work required to complete the project in accordance with the drawings, specifications, and provisions of the contract. Payment for contract work will be made

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All work shall comply with the rules and regulations of federal, state, and local agencies having jurisdiction. The Contractor shall acquire all permits, licenses, and approval needed to complete the project from applicable state and local officials.

b. Location:

The project site is located on Wrangell Island, approximately 4 miles southeast of Wrangell, Alaska.

The North Wrangell Trail is an estimated 4.4 miles long. It begins at milepost 1.7 of the Institute Creek Trail and ends at the trailhead parking area. The start of the trail is approximately 2.3 miles from the Rainbow Falls Trail trailhead which begins adjacent to milepost 4.5 of the Zimovia Highway. The end of the trail is located on the Spur Road extention, approximately 4 miles from downtown Wrangell.

c. Price Range: Between $25,000 and $100,000

C. 2 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.3 AGAR 452.236-78 FOREST SERVICE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR

CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF TRAILS, EM-7720-103 (SET 1996)

The Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Trails, EM-7720-103 (Sep 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/trails/trails.htm

C.3 SPECIAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS AND FOREST SERVICE SUPPLEMENTION

The following specifications and supplementations are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract:

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Section 901 Abbreviations (as established herein)

TNF SPS 901.1

Section 902 Definitions (as established herein)

TNF SPS 902.1

Section 903 Intent of Contract Section 904 Maintenance for Traffic Section 905 Control of Materials (as established herein)

TNF SPS 905.1

Section 906 Measurement & Payment (as established herein)

TNF SPS 906.1

Section 907 Quality Assurance and Quantity Measurement Section 908 Staking, Flagging, and Cleanup Section 911 Clearing and Grubbing (as established herein)

TNF SPS 911.1

Section 912 Excavation and Embankment (as established herein)

TNF SPS 912.1

Section 913 Turnpike Section 916 Removal of Structures and Obstructions

TNF SPS 916.1

Section 921 Culvert Section 931 Treated Timber Bridge Section 932 Puncheon (as established herein)

TNF-SPS 932.1

Section 938 Structural Timber Section 941 Aggregate Surfacing and Base Course Section 951 Mobilization (as established herein)

TNF-SPS 951.1

Section 961 Rock, Grid Pavement Units, and Aggregate Section 962 Material for Timber Structures (as established herein)

TNF-SPS 962.1

Section 962 Material for Timber Structures

SPECIAL NOTE: The above is a list of major specifications applicable to this task order. Other specifications referred to within (even though not specifically listed) are also fully applicable to the solicitation and any resultant task order.

Tongass N.F. Special Specification (04/04) Section 901.1-Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Terms

901.01 Terms, Organizations, and Standards

(a) Specification Terms. These specifications are generally written in the imperative mood. In sentences using the imperative mood, the subject "the Contractor," is implied. Also implied in this language is "shall," "shall be," or similar words or phrases. In material specifications, the subject may also be the supplier, fabricator, or manufacturer supplying material, products, or equipment for use on the project:

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Wherever "directed," "required," "prescribed," or similar words are used, the "direction," "requirement," or "order" of the CO is intended. Similarly, wherever "approved," "acceptable," suitable," "satisfactory," or similar words are used, they mean "approved by," "acceptable to," or "satisfactory to" the CO.

The word "will" generally pertains to decisions or actions of the CO.

Whenever in these specifications, 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, test, testing method, or specification shall mean the latest published edition or amendment that is in effect at the solicitation issue date for the public works contracts.

(b) Abbreviations and Acronyms

AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials ABS Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene AQ Actual Quantities APA American Plywood Association ASTM American Society for Testing and Material AWPA American Wood Preservers Association C.F. Cubic Feet CO Contracting Officer C.Y Cubic Yards DQ Design Quantities EA Each f (') feet HDPE High-Density Polyethylene gal gallon hr hour in (") inches lb pounds L.F. Linear Feet LS Lump Sum LSQ Lump Sum Quantities mi miles NBS National Bureau of Standards NCMA National Concrete Masonry Association PE polyethylene PS Product Standard issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce PVC polyvinyl chloride S.F. square feet SQ Staked Quantifies S.Y Square Yards WCLIB West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau WWPA Western Wood Products Association

(c) Slope notation (horizontal: vertical).

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Section 902.1-Definitions

When 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:

Base Course. The layer or layers of specified material of designed thickness placed on a trailbed to support surfacing.

Batter. A backward and upward slope of the face of a wall.

Berm. The ridge of material formed on the outer edge of the trail that projects higher than the tread.

Borrow. Suitable materials taken from approved sources designated on the drawings or on the ground, to be used for embankments and backfilling.

Bridge. A structure, including supports, erected over a depression or stream, and having a deck for carry traffic.

Cap Rock. Rock placed in the top or uppermost layer in a constructed rock structure, such as a talus or rubble rock section or rock retaining wall.

Catch Point. The outer limits of a trailway where the excavation and/or embankment intersect with the ground line.

Clearing Limit. The area over and beside the trail that is cleared of trees, limbs, and other obstructions.

Climbing Turn. A reverse in direction of trail grade without a level landing used to change elevation on a steep slope.

Compacted. Consolidation that is obtained by tamping or rolling suitable material until no noticeable displacement of material is observed.

Contracting Officer (CO). An official of the Government 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.

Culvert. A drainage structure composed of rock, metal, or wood that is placed approximately perpendicular to and under the trailway.

Cushion Material. Native or imported material, generally placed over the rocky section of an unsurfaced trail to provide a usable and maintained traveled way.

Danger Tree. An unstable tree 5" or greater in diameter at breast height that is likely to fall across the trail.

Designated on the Ground. The location of materials, work areas, and construction items, including lines and grades, marked on the ground with stakes, flagging, tags, or paint.

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Drawings. Documents showing details for construction of a facility, including but not limited to straight-line diagrams, trail logs, standard drawings, construction logs, plan and profile sheets, cross-sections, diagrams, layouts, schematics, descriptive literature, and similar materials.

Duff. Organic material overlying rock or mineral soil.

Embankment. A structure of suitable material placed on the prepared ground surface and constructed to the trailbed elevation.

Excess Excavation. Material in the trailway in excess of that needed for construction of designed trailways.

Ford. A water-level stream crossing constructed to provide a level surface for safe traffic passage.

Full Bench. Trailbed constructed entirely on undisturbed material.

Grade. The vertical distance of ascent or descent of the trail expressed as a percentage of the horizontal distance.

Header Rock. Rock laid with the narrow end towards the face of the wall.

Inslope. Where the trail tread is sloped downward toward the backslope.

Mineral Soil. Soil or aggregate that is free from organic substances and contains no particles larger than 2" at their greatest dimension.

Outslope. Where the trail tread is sloped downward toward the embankment or daylight side of the trailway.

Sideslope. The natural slope of the ground, usually expressed as a percentage.

Slough. That material from the backslope or the area of the backslope that has raveled onto the trailbed

Slump. Where the trailbed material has moved downward, causing a dip in the trail grade.

Special Project Specification. Specifications that detail the conditions and requirements peculiar to an individual project, including additions and revisions to the standard specifications.

Surfacing. Material placed on top of the trailbed or base course that provides the desired tread.

Suitable Material. Rock that can be accommodated in the trail structure, and soil free of duff with a recognizable granular texture.

Switchback. A reverse in direction of trail grade with a level landing used to change elevation on a steep slope, usually involving special treatment of the approaches, barriers, and drainages.

Trailbed. The finished surface on which base course or surfacing may be constructed. For trails without surfacing the trailbed is the tread.

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Trailway. The portion of the trail within the limits of the excavation and embankment.

Tread. The surface portion of the trail upon which traffic moves.

Turnout. A short section of extra trail width to provide for passage of trail users.

Waterbar. A structure used for turning water off the trail, usually made of logs or stones.

Water Courses. Any natural or constructed channel where water naturally flows or will collect and flow during spring runoff, rainstorms, etc.

Tongass N.F. Special Specification(04/04) Section 905.1-Control of Materials

905.01 Handling Materials. Transport and handle all materials to preserve their quality and fitness for the work Stockpile, load, and transport aggregates in a manner that will preserve specified gradation and avoid contamination.

Store materials to assure the preservation of their quality and fitness for the work. Locate stored materials to facilitate their prompt inspection. Sites on Government-administered land that are not already designated may be used for storage purposes and for placing of equipment only when approved in advance by the CO. Restore all storage sites in accordance with requirements SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS or as otherwise specified. Arrangements for storage on other than designated sites are the responsibility of the contractor.

905.02 Material Sources

(a) Designated Sources. Sources for materials such as, but not limited to, soil, rock, or logs that are not available from trailway excavation or clearing operations will be designated. Sources of local materials designated in the SPECIAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS or SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS are guaranteed by the Government for the quality and quantity of material in the source.

Use all needed suitable material from the source. The designation of a source includes the right to use areas SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS for the purposes designated (such as plant sites, stockpiles, haul roads). Operations are restricted to the confines of the area(s) designated.

(b) Contractor-Furnished Sources. Furnish material that produces an end product equivalent in performance to that specified.

905.03 Restoration. Shape and grade borrow areas on Government-administered land to make them stable and to minimize future erosion. Dispose of debris resulting from development of material sources by scattering, unless otherwise specified. Do not scatter debris within the clearing limits of trails or within roadsides. Cut off stumps to less than 1' above the ground as measured on the uphill side of the stump.

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Tongass N.F. Special Project Specification (04/04) Section 906.1-Measurement and Payment

906.01 General. Measurement and payment for contract work will be made only for and under those pay items included in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS. All other work and materials will be considered incidental and included in the payment of the PAY ITEMS in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.

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.

906.02 Determination of Quantities. The following measurements and calculations are to be used to determine contract quantities for payment:

Make measurements for seeding, geotextiles, and erosion control blankets along slope lines.

For retaining walls, measure by the square meter of front wall face.

Measure structures according to neat lines SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS or as altered by the CO in writing to fit field conditions. Make measurements along the centerline and parallel to the specified grade or foundation or as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS.

Deduct lengths for stairways, turnpike, puncheon, retaining walls, wire baskets, switchbacks, bridges, and bridge approaches from the measurement of excavation in Section 912 unless these items are specified as incidental to excavation in Section 912.

For standard manufactured items, such as fence, wire, plates, rolled shapes, and pipe conduits identified by gage, weight, section dimensions, and the like, such identification shall be considered the nominal weights or dimensions. Manufacturer's tolerances will be accepted unless controlled by tolerances in the cited specifications.

906.03 Units of Measurement. Payment will be made by units defined and determined according to standard metric measure and by the following:

(a) Cubic Yard. A measurement computed by one of the following methods:

(1) Excavation, embankment, or borrow. The measurement computed by the average end-area method from measurements made longitudinally along a centerline or other reference line.

(2) Material in place or stockpiled. The measurement computed with the dimensions of the in place material using average end-area method or prismodial formula.

(3) Material in the Delivery Vehicle. The measurement computed using measurements of material in the hauling vehicles at the point of delivery. Vehicles shall be loaded to at least their water-level capacity. Leveling of the loads may be required when vehicles arrive at the delivery point.

(b) Each (EA). One complete unit, which may consist of one or more parts.

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c) Lump Sum (LS). The quantities that denote one complete unit of work as required by or described in the contract, including necessary materials, equipment, and labor to complete the job.

906.04 Methods of Measurement. One of the following methods of measurement for determining final payment is DESIGNATED ON THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS for each PAY ITEM:

(a) Designed Quantities. 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, and drawings. Changes in the number of units DESIGNATED IN THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS may be authorized under the following conditions:

(1) As a result of changes in the work approved by the CO.

(2) As a result of the CO determining that errors exist in the original design that cause a PAY ITEM quantity to change by 15 percent or more.

(3) As a result of the contractor submitting to the CO a written request showing evidence of errors in the original design that cause a PAY ITEM quantity 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 believed to be in error.

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

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

(d) Vehicle Quantities. 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.

906.05 Government-Furnished Materials. When materials are furnished by the Forest Service, the note "Government-Furnished Materials" will be added to the description of the PAY ITEM.

Section 911.1-Clearing and Grubbing

Description

911.01 Work. Work consists of clearing, grubbing, trimming, removing, and treating trees, logs, limbs, branches, brush, plants, and other vegetation within the clearing limits. Work includes the felling and treatment of designated trees outside the clearing limits. Also included are the protection from injury or defacement of trees and other objects not designated for removal and the treatment of damaged trees.

Construction

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911.02 Clearing Limits. Clear to the dimensions SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS or 12" beyond the fill and backslope catch points, whichever is greater.

911.03 Material to Be Cleared. Remove and dispose of trees, logs, limbs, branches, brush, herbaceous plants, and other vegetation within the clearing limits, except for the following:

a) Live, sound, and firmly rooted trees of the size SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS.

b) Live brush, herbaceous plants, and trees between the trailway and the clearing limits that are less than 12" in height and less than 1/2" in diameter at ground line.

Except as provided above, cut all limbs and branches more than 1/2" in diameter that extend into the clearing limits. Cut limbs flush with the tree trunks or stems or cut at the ground surface as SHOWN ON

THE DRAWINGS.

Fall and limb designated trees.

911.04 Damaged Trees. When felling, cutting, or trimming, do not cause bark damage to standing timber. If damage does occur to standing trees, treat the injured trees as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. Remove and dispose of trees with major roots exposed by construction that are rendered unstable.

911.05 Removal of Stumps. Remove all stumps within the trailbed. Remove stumps located between the edge of the trailbed and the edge of the tramway that cannot be cut flush with the finished slope or that are not tightly rooted.

911.06 Disposal of Clearing Slash, Logs, Stumps, Brush, and Roots. Limb all felled trees to a 4" diameter top, including designated trees outside the clearing limits.

Do not place clearing slash, logs, stumps, brush, or roots in concentrated piles. Scatter all logs, limbs, lopped tops, brush, and grubbed stumps and roots below the trailway and outside the clearing limits, with the following exceptions:

(a) Where the sideslope above the trail is less than 10 percent, material may be scattered above the trail.

(b) Logs may be left on the uphill side of the trail if they are placed so that they will not move into the clearing limits.

Do not place clearing and grubbing debris in water courses, snow ponds, lakes, meadows, or in locations where it could impede the flows to, through, or from drainage structures.

Measurement

911.07 Method. Measure the quantities in accordance with Section 906.

Payment

911.08 Basis.

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Pay for the accepted quantities in accordance with Section 906 at the contract unit price for each PAY ITEM SHOWN IN THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS. Clearing and Grubbing is incidental to other pay items.

Make payment under:

PAY ITEM PAY UNIT

911(01) Clearing and Grubbing................................................... mi 911(62) Clearing and Grubbing...........................................…… L.F.

911(03) Clearing and Grubbing................................................... LS 911(04) Clearing ...............…...................................................... mi 911(05) Clearing ...................................................................….. L.F.

911(06) Clearing ......................................................................... LS 911(07) Grubbing......................................................................... mi 911(08) Grubbing......................................................................... L.F.

911(09) Grubbing......................................................................... LS 911(10) Individual Removal and Disposal .............................. ... EA 911(11) Individual Removal and Disposal ................................. LS

Section 912.1-Excavation and Embankment

Description

912.01 Work. Work consists of the excavation and placement of excavated material, regardless of its nature, from within the trailway or from other sources, except for material included under other pay items SHOWN IN THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.

Includes excavation, embankment, and backfill construction required to shape and finish the trailbed, ditches, backslopes, fill slopes, drainage dips, trail passing sections, and turnouts. Also includes excavation and embankment work required to construct shallow stream fords and gully crossings, talus and rubble rock sections, and climbing turns.

Materials

912.02 Requirements. Use materials meeting the requirements of the following sections:

961 - Rock, Grid Pavement Units, and Aggregate 962 - Material for Timber Structures 964 - Geo synthetics

Construction

912.03 Use and Disposal of Excavated Material. Conserve and use all suitable material for specified work Conserve excess excavated rock suitable for specified project work and use in place of materials from designated sources.

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Remove all duff and debris from within trailway limits and uniformly spread outside the clearing limits, not more than 4" in depth (unless otherwise SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS). Do not obstruct drainage or create piles, berms, or windrows of debris.

Place excess and unsuitable excavation beyond the downslope edge of the trailbed. Do not obstruct drainage and spread to a depth not exceeding 4". This includes any material removed in the grubbing operation and deposited in the same area.

Place rocks over 4" in greatest dimension not used in construction beyond the hinge point on the downslope side. Place rocks so that the tops are at least 6" lower than the trailbed surface. Ensure that no blockage of drainage or creation of a windrow effect occurs.

912.04 Trailway Excavation and Embankment. Minor deviations of 12" in vertical alignment and 36" in horizontal alignment with smooth transitions of at least 30' on each side of the deviation are acceptable unless otherwise SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS.

Construct embankments with suitable compacted material. Compact all disturbed soil within the trailbed area.

Remove any rock within or above the backslopes that is unstable. Use or dispose of rock in accordance with Subsection 912.03.

Leave the finished slope in a uniform and roughened condition.

Make necessary adjustments of horizontal or vertical alignment, within the tolerances specified in this subsection, to produce the designed trailway section and balance earthwork. Such adjustments shall not be considered as changes.

912.05 Trailbed Finish. Fill holes with suitable material, compact, and cut high points to provide a uniform trailbed finish.

912.06 Talus or Rubble Rock Sections. Through talus or rubble rock slide areas, fill all voids with suitable material to the depth SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. Use cap rocks that weigh a minimum of 130 lbs and have a length of at least twice their width. At least 50 percent of all hand placed outer rocks should weigh a minimum of 1301bs. Construct tread by building out rather than by removing material from the inner bank.

912.07 Ditches. Construct ditches to be free of loose rocks, roots, sticks, and other obstructions.

912.08 Geosynthetics. Where SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS, place geosynthetics flat and parallel to centerline of the trail before placing embankment. Overlap geosynthetics a minimum of 24". Install anchors or fasteners as recommended by the geosynthetic manufacturer.

Measurement

912.09 Method. Measure the quantities in accordance with Section 906.

Payment

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912.10 Basis. Pay for the accepted quantities in accordance with Section 906 at the contract unit price for each PAY ITEM SHOWN IN THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.

Make payment under:

PAY ITEM PAY UNIT

912(01) Excavation ..................…................................................L.F.

912(02) Excavation ............................................................…......mi 912(03) Excavation ..................................................................... LS 912(04) Trail Turnout ..........................................….................. L.F.

912(05) Trail Turnout .......................................................... .… EA 912(06) Rolling Dip ................................................................…. EA 912(07) . Shallow Stream Ford and Gully

Crossing Structure .............................................…...... EA 912(08) Shallow Stream Ford and Gully

Crossing Structure ....................................................... LS 912(09) Ditch ..................................................………………….. L.F.

912(10) Borrow.............................……………........................... C.Y.

912(11) Borrow..................................…………............................LS 912(12) Grade Dip ...................................……….……................FA 912(13) Geosynthetics, Type.....................……………............... S.Y.

912(14) Trail Passing Section.....................………….............. L.F.

912(15) Talus or Rubble Rock Section.........…………............L.F.

Tongass N.F. Special Specification Section 916.1-Removal of Structures and Obstructions

Description

916.01 Work. Work consists of removal and disposal of existing structures, including turnpikes, walkways, bridges, culverts, signs and posts, and other material within the trailway, above or below ground. Work also includes salvaging DESIGNATED materials and backfilling the resulting trenches, holes, and pits.

Construction

916.02 Removal of Culverts and Bridges. Remove existing culverts within embankment areas at locations SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS.

Remove existing structures down to the natural stream bottom, and remove parts outside the water course to at least 12" below natural ground surface or finish ground surface, whichever is lower. Where portions of an existing structure be wholly, or in part, within the limits of a new structure, remove parts to accommodate the installation of the proposed structure.

Avoid damage to bridges being dismantled for salvage. Matchmark steel and/or wood members and prepare drawings showing the structural location of each member.

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916.03 Signs and Posts. Remove signs, posts, and associated hardware at locations SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS or DESIGNATED ON THE GROUND. Backfill post hole, compact, and contour area to match existing ground.

916.04 Removal of Other Obstructions. Remove other obstructions at locations SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS or DESIGNATED ON THE GROUND.

916.05 Disposal. Dispose of native log and rock material by scattering below the trailway and outside clearing limits. Do not place debris in water courses, snow ponds, lakes, meadows, or locations where it could impede the flow to, through, or from the drainage structures. Dispose of metal, treated timber, and other manufactured products by removing from Government-administered lands and placing in approved waste disposal sites.

Measurement

916.06 Method. Measure the quantities in accordance with Section 906.

Payment

916.07 Basis. Pay for the accepted quantities in accordance with Section 906 at the contract unit price for the PAY ITEM SHOWN IN THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.

Make payment under:

ITEM PAY PAY UNIT

916(01) Removal of Structures and Obstructions ….…....... LS 916(02) Removal of....……………………………….......... EA 916(03) Removal of...........………………………………... L.F.

Tongass N. F. Special Project Specification (05/2000) Section 932.1—Puncheon

Description

932.01 Work. Work consists of constructing puncheon, including excavation.

Materials

932.02 Requirements. Use materials meeting the requirements of Section 962 or as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. The location of trees for native timber materials will be SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS and DESIGNATED ON THE GROUND.

Construction

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932.03 General. Construct puncheon at locations SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS or DESIGNATED ON THE GROUND. Predrill holes for fasteners when necessary to prevent splitting and drive spikes flush.

932.04 Excavation and Embankment. Perform excavation and embankment in accordance with the requirements of Section 912 and as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS.

932.05 Mud Sills. Bury mud sills to a depth that provides a finished walking surface that is less than or equal to 1 m above the surrounding ground. Hew sill logs to provide a bearing surface for the log stringers and to provide the log stringers with a level top surface. Do not hew sill logs more than one-third their diameter. Do not level the top surfaces of the log stringers by shimming or notching their ends. Set sills so that fastening of the planking to the sills does not result in crown (convex curve) or dip (concave curve) in the length of the plank between joints.

932.06 Log Stringers. Use logs greater than or equal to 3 m in length. Use logs greater than or equal to 8” in diameter before the top is flattened. Fasten each stringer to each mudsill with drift pins that penetrate a minimum of 4” into the mudsill unless otherwise SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS.

When plank decking is used, hew the top surfaces of log stringers up to 2” deep, as necessary, to provide bearing surfaces for deck planks.

932.07 Sawn Timber Stringers and Planks. Use sawn timber greater than or equal to 10 ft. in length or as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. Fasten each stringer or plank to each mudsill with drift pins that penetrate a minimum of 4 in. into the mudsill unless otherwise SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS.

932.08 Finished Walkway. Fully support all planking above the ground on pressure treated sills.

Construct abutting ends of sections of log or plank puncheon flush with each other. Do not slope the surface of the completed walkway to either side. Construct the puncheon with a grade that does not exceed 65 percent and where no change in grade exceeds 65 percent unless otherwise SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS or DESIGNATED ON THE GROUND. Construct the finished walking surface of the puncheon flush with the trail grade at each end of the structure.

932.09 Decking. Spike decking evenly at right angles to each stringer. INSTALL PLANK

DECKINGAS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS.

Lay split log decking alternately flat side down first, then round side down, ending with a flat side down.

When round side is down, notch round log decking to provide a 2”-wide bearing surface.

Lay split and sawn deck planks on the stringer to provide bearing for the full width of the plank.

Trim protruding ends of the decking to give a straight-line appearance to the edges of the structure or as

SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS.

932.10 Curbs. Construct curbs with logs or sawn timber as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. Use lengths greater than or equal to 10’ and splice with a 6” halflap joint at a spacer location. Match diameters of logs at lap joints and trim excess to provide a smooth transition between logs.

Counter bore lag screws in curbs so that heads are flush with the surface. Finish curbs smooth and free from splinters and sharp projections.

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932.11 Approach Fills. Construct the approach fills with compacted suitable material.

Measurement

932.12 Method. Measure the set quantities in accordance with Section 906.

Payment

932.13 Basis. Pay for the accepted quantities in accordance with Section 906 at the contract unit price for each PAY ITEM SHOWN IN THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.

PAY ITEM PAY UNIT

932(01) Puncheon ______, Type ______ .............................………...………ft 932(02) Puncheon ______, Type ______ ............................…………………LS

Section 951.1-Mobilization

Description

951.01 Work. This work consists of moving personnel, equipment, material and incidentals to the project and performing all work necessary before beginning work at the project site.

Mobilization includes the costs associated with obtaining permits, insurance, and bonds.

Mobilization is not intended to pay for the costs of materials before they are used on the project site.

Payment

951.02 Basis. Pay for the accepted work at the contract unit price for the PAY ITEM

SHOWN IN THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.

Make progress payments for mobilization as follows:

(a) Reimburse for bond premiums before issuing the Notice to Proceed if evidence of payment is received.

(b) When 5 percent or more of the original contract amount is earned from other PAY ITEMS, pay mobilization at the rate of 50 percent, or up to 5 percent of the original contract amount, whichever is less.

(c) When 10 percent or more of the original contract amount is earned from other PAY ITEMS, pay mobilization at the rate of 100 percent, or up to 10 percent of the original contract amount, whichever is less.

(d) Pay any unpaid amount for mobilization upon final acceptance of all work items.

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PAY ITEM PAY UNIT

951(01) Mobilization............................................…................... LS

Tongass N.F. Special Project Specification (04/04) Section 962.1 – Material for Timber Structures

962.01 Timber. Select timber from designated sites on Government-administered land. Select the species and sizes of materials as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. Select timber that is straight, sound, and free of defects. Obtain CO approval of logs and trees before felling or moving them to the site. Fell trees to prevent damage to standing timber and to minimize breakage of trees to be used. Buck logs from felled trees in such a way to minimize waste and to obtain the required length and diameter.

Peel logs, square the ends, and trim the knots and limbs flush unless otherwise SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. Scatter the debris from the processing of timber away from the trail and so it will not block the trail or plug water courses.

962.02 Structural Lumber. Use structural lumber meeting the requirements of AASHTO M

168. Ensure that all structural timber and lumber are seasoned and dried at the time of fabrication. Material that has become twisted, curved, or otherwise distorted prior to assembly into the final structure may be cause for rejection.

Furnish timber and lumber that conform to the species, design values, and nominal dimensions SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. Furnish an inspection certification as to the species and grade from an agency accredited by ALSC.

962.03 Hardware. Use drift pins and dowels meeting the requirements of the American Society for Testing and Material (ASTM) A307 and galvanized hardware meeting the requirements of AASHTO M 232.

Use nails of standard form or as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS.

Furnish machine and carriage bolts that meet the requirements of ASTM A 307, drift pins and dowels that meet the requirements of ASTM A 575, and galvanized hardware that meets the requirements of

AASHTO M 232.

Ensure that all structural steel shapes, rods, glued laminated deck panel dowels, and plates are structural steel that meets the requirements of AASHTO M 183. Ensure that galvanizing meets the requirements of AASHTO M 111. Furnish bolts with square or hexagonal heads, nuts or dome-heated bolts as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS, and nails that are cut or round nails of standard form. Use cut, round, or boat spikes, as specified.

All structural shapes, bars, and plates shall be hot dipped galvanized per ASTM A 123.Light gauge Simpson Strong-Tie connectors or an approved equivalent shall be stainless steel or galvanized to G185

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962.04 Preservative. Use wood preservative treatment methods meeting the requirements of AASHTO M 133 as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. Completely and accurately fabricate all treated timber before treatment. Provide treated timber that is clean and free of dripping treatment liquids.

Submit a certified copy of the lot certification, by a qualified independent inspection and testing agency, to the CO for each charge of preservative, stating penetration in inches and retention in pounds per cubic foot (assay method). In addition, provide a written certification from the producer of the treated products that “Best Management Practices for Treated Wood in Western Aquatic Environments,” published by the Western Wood Preservers Institute and Canadian Institute of Treated Wood, were utilized. Include a description and appropriate documentation of the Best Management Practices used.

Except for pine, incise before treatment all surfaces greater than 2 in. in width, including glued laminated members, and all Douglas fir and western larch surfaces. Treat glued laminated timbers in accordance with AWPA C28. Furnish inspection certification of treatment from an agency accredited by

ALSC.

Field treat, in accordance with 938.04 or as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS, any area hewn, notched, cut, or drilled after the initial preservative treatment.

962.05 Structural Glued Laminated Timber. Furnish structural glued laminated timber that meets the requirements specified in the current edition of AITC 117. Use the combination symbol, protection, quality marks, certificates, and preservation treatment that are SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. Ensure that manufacture, marking, and quality control of structural glued laminated timber are in conformance with ANSI/AITC A190.1, Structural Glued Laminated Timber.

Ensure that members are manufactured as industrial-appearance grade for wet use conditions, using a phenol-resorcinol resin type of adhesive throughout. Use only single- or multiple-piece laminations with boded edge joints.

Ensure that caulking compound used to seal deck panel joints meets the requirements of FSS TT-S-001543 (com.) and is brown or bronze in color.

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SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 PROJECT LABELING FOR OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE

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

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SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

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

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

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements (APR 1984) http://www.arnet.gov/far/�

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SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

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

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

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

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

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

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SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 ADMINISTRATION

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