AG-0489-S-10-0381 Kunk Lake.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

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

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

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

9.

INFORMATION

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

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

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

379723

US FOREST SERVICE

EROC NORTHWEST

16400 CHAMPION WAY

SANDY OR 97055

USDA FOREST SERVICE

EROC NORTHWEST

16400 CHAMPION WAY

SANDY, OR 97055

TONYA RYMER 503-668-1703

1x 03/29/2010

AG-0489-S-10-0381

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

TAS::12 1102::TAS RECOVERY KUNK TRAIL BOARDWALK AND BRIDGE DEFERRED MAINTENANCE

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

Reinvestment Act of 2009.

NOTE:

(1) Bid Bonds must be original and received by time of solicitation closing.

(2) This solicitation is being issued under the provisions of the Small Business

Competitiveness Demonstration Program per FAR 19.10.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance

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

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

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

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

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

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

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

Section F.2

04/27/2010

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

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

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

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

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

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award.

No further contractual document is necessary.

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

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. DATE

BY

2PAGE OF

US FOREST SERVICE

EROC NORTHWEST

16400 CHAMPION WAY

SANDY OR 97055

TONYA R. RYMER

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, copies to issuing office.)

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

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) BACK

Continued...

TABLE OF CONTENTS

KUNK LAKE TRAIL BOARDWALK AND BRIDGE DEFERRED MAINTENANCE

RECOVERY PROJECT

PART I – CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS

• SECTION A -SF-1442

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

• SECTION C - Descriptions/Specifications/Statement of Work

• SECTION D- Packaging, Marking and Layout

• SECTION E - Inspection and Acceptance

• SECTION F - Deliveries and Performance

• SECTION G - Contract Administrative Data

• SECTION H - Special Contract Requirements

PART II – CONTRACT CLAUSES

• SECTION I - Clauses incorporated by reference

• AGAR/FSAR and SPECIAL CONTRACT CLAUSES

• ARRA Required Clauses (full text)

PART III – LIST OF DOCUMENTS,EXIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

• SECTION J – Exhibits, Attachments, and Appendices

PART IV – REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

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

• SECTION L – Instructions to Offeror / Notices

• SECTION M – Evaluation Factors for Award

RECOVERY Kunk Lake Trail Boardwalk and Bridge Deferred Maintenance

PART I---THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B—SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

Kunk Lake Trail Boardwalk and Bridge 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

BASE BID:

01A 916(01) Removal of Structures and Obstructions,Puncheon

LSQ

LS

01B 916(02) Removal of

Obstructions,Log Bridge

AQ

Each

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

Lineal foot

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

01E 933 (01) Plank Stairway With 1 handrail, Type Treated Lumber

01F 937 (01) Treated Timber Bridge, 36’ length

AQ Each 1

01G 937 (01) Treated Timber Bridge, 53’ length

AQ Each 1

01H 951(01) Mobilization LSQ LS 1 $_________ $__________

BASE TOTAL $__________

OPTION #1:

01I 916(01) Removal of

01J 932 (01)a Puncheon Step

Option 1 TOTAL $__________

OPTION #2:

01K 916(01) Removal of

01L 932 (01)a Puncheon Step

Option 2 TOTAL $

OPTION #3:

01M 916(01) Removal of

01N 932 (01)a Puncheon Step

Option 3 TOTAL $__________

OPTION #4:

01O 916(01) Removal of

01P 932 (01)a Puncheon Step

01Q 932 (01)b Puncheon Step

Lumber, 28” width

Option 4 total $__________

TOTAL BASE + ALLOPTIONS

Vendor Name: Phone

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

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 SCOPE OF WORK:

a. Description:

This project is comprised of work on the Kunk Lake Trail, Forest Trail No. 22506. The project includes the fabrication and installation of a glued-laminated stringer trail bridge and the fabrication and installation of a glued-laminated longitudinal slab bridge. The project also involves construction of puncheon structures. Also included is the removal and disposal of two native log bridges and removal of existing damaged puncheon step and run. The project consists of a base bid and four option bids.

Base Bid work includes the following:

1.) Fabrication and installation of a 53 ft. glued-laminated stringer trail bridge.

2.) Fabrication and installation of a 36 ft. glued-laminated longitudinal slab bridge.

3.) Construction of an estimated 904 lineal feet of puncheon step and run, 14” width.

4.) Construction of an estimated 19 lineal feet of puncheon with decking.

5.) Construction of an estimated 14 lineal feet of planked stairway, with one handrail.

6.) Removal and disposal of 2 native log bridges with treated decks.

7.) Removal and disposal of an estimated 363 lineal feet of existing puncheon step and run.

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

Option Item 1 work includes the following:

1) Construction of an estimated 356 lineal feet of puncheon step-and-run, 14” width.

2) Removal and disposal of an estimated 85 lineal feet of existing puncheon step and run.

Option Item 2 work includes the following:

1) Construction of an estimated 332 lineal feet of puncheon step and run, 14” width.

2) Removal and disposal of an estimated 66 lineal feet of existing puncheon step and

Option Item 3 work includes the following:

1. Construction of an estimated 346 lineal feet of puncheon step and run, 14” width.

2. Removal and disposal of a estimated 180 lineal feet of existing puncheon step and

Option Item 4 work includes the following:

1. Construction of an estimated 354 lineal feet of puncheon step and run, 14” width.

2. Construction of an estimated 25 lineal feet of puncheon step and run, 28” width.

3. Removal and disposal of an estimated 67 lineal feet of existing puncheon step and

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.) Thirty one 6”x8”x8’ treated timbers.

Metal, treated timber, and other manufactured products from removed bridges and 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 only for and under those pay items included in the Schedule of Items. All other work and materials will be considered as incidental to and included in the payment for items shown.

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 Etolin Island, approximately 14 miles southwest of Wrangell, Alaska. The Kunk Lake Trail trailhead is located at tidewater on Etolin Island, directly west of Nemo Point on Zimovia Strait. The Kunk Lake Trail is approximately 1.27 miles long. The trail ends at Kunk Lake.

The Kunk Lake Trail trailhead can be accessed by boat or floatplane from Wrangell, Alaska. Wrangell is a full service community accessible by water or air. Wrangell is served by two barge lines, the Alaska Marine Highway, and Alaska Airlines.

c. Price Range: Between $100,000 and $250,000 (Base plus all Options)

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.4 SPECIAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS AND FOREST SERVICE SUPPLEMENTION

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

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 916 Removal of Structures and Obstructions (as established herein)

TNF SPS 916.1

Section 917 Erosion Control (as established herein)

TNF SPS 917

Section 932 Puncheon (as established herein)

TNF-SPS 932.1

Section 933 Trail Stairways (as established herein)

TNF SPS 933.1

Section 937 Treated Timber Bridge (as established herein)

TNF SPS 937.1

Section 951 Mobilization (as established herein)

TNF-SPS 951.1

Section 962 Material for Timber Structures (as established herein)

TNF-SPS 962.1

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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:

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 DE(SIGNATED 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

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.

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.

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

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 he 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.

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.

Special Project Specificatin Section 917 – Erosion Control

Description

917.01 Work. Furnish, construct, and maintain temporary erosion and sediment control measures.

Materials

917.02 Requirements.

Physical requirements for temporary silt fence. Type V-A

Property Test Method Units Type V-A Maximum post spacing - ft. 1.2 Grab strength:

Machine direction ASTM N 400 Cross direction D 4632 N 400 Permittivity ASTM c-1 0.05 D 4491 Apparent opening size ASTM inches 0.60a D 4751 Ultraviolet stability ASTM % 70d D 4355

Ensure that all other materials are as specified in the SPECIAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS.

Construction

917.03 Performance. Prior to the start of construction, submit a written plan that provides temporary erosion control measures to minimize erosion and sedimentation during and after construction. Do not begin work until the necessary controls for that particular phase of work have been implemented. Do not modify the type, size, or location of any control.

Install temporary erosion or pollution control measures that are required due to negligence or carelessness, without compensation.

917.04 Construction. Construct erosion control and sediment control measures as follows:

(a) Construct outlet protection as soon as culverts or other structures are complete.

(b) Construct temporary slope drains, diversion channels, and earth berms to protect disturbed areas and slopes.

(c) Construct and maintain erosion control on or around stockpiles to prevent sedimentation.

917.05 Inspection & Reporting. Inspect all erosion control facilities daily and within 24 hours after more than ¾ inch of rain in 24 hours.

917.06 Maintenance & Cleanup. Maintain temporary erosion control measures in working condition until project is complete or the measures are no longer needed. Clean erosion control measures when ½ full of sediment. Use the sediment in the work, if acceptable, or place it in accordance with subsection 912.03.

Replace erosion control measures that cannot be maintained and those that are damaged by construction operations.

Restore the ground to its natural or intended condition and provide permanent erosion control measures.

Measurement

917.07 Method. Erosion control is considered incidental to other pay items in this contract.

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

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.

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 933.1-Trail Stairways

Description

933.01 Work. This work consists of excavation and placing embankment and constructing rock, log and treated timber riser, crib-ladder, and pinned stairways and handrails.

Materials

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

961 - Rock, Grid Pavement Units, and Aggregate 962 - Material for Timber Structures 967 - Concrete for Minor Structures 968 - Reinforcing Steel

Construction

933.03 General. Construct stairways at locations SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS or

DESIGNATED ON THE GROUND.

933.04 Excavation and Embankment. Excavate and place embankment in accordance with Section 912.

Use and compact suitable material for backfill.

933.05 Overlapping Rock Stairways. Construct steps starting with the bottom rock. Form the entire tread and riser with single rocks and provide two or more contact points for stability.

933.06 Log or Treated Timber Riser Stairways. Use single logs or timbers for the entire riser.

933.07 Rock Riser Stairway. Lay rock with the greatest dimension horizontally and embed a minimum of one-third the height of the rock. Use single rocks to form the entire riser, unless otherwise DESIGNATED ON THE GROUND.

933.08 Pinned Stairway. Provide a rock base clean of loose materials, roots, soil, and other obstructions.

Drill two 3/4" holes into the treads from the bottom side to match the positions of the holes in the rock and provide for the correct position of the step. Do not allow holes to penetrate the top of the tread. Hew the bottom of the tread to provide a firm, solid contact with the rock base. This contact does not need to be continuous but must provide a firm solid bearing.

Place the timber tread on the reinforcing bars and drive the tread down to its solid position.

933.09 Crib Ladder Stairway. Construct by laying two carriages parallel to each other, firmly supported for their entire length. Backfill behind the riser with suitable compacted material.

933.10 Plank Stairway. Construct plank stairways by laying two continuous and parallel carriages.

Firmly embed the bottom of each carriage in the ground. Support each carriage by a sill at each end.

Measurement

933.11 Method. When the quantity is measured by the linear foot, measure along the centerline of the stairway from the front of the bottom riser to the back of the top riser.

Otherwise, measure in accordance with Section 906.

Payment

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

PAY ITEM PAY UNIT

933(01) Stairway, Type .................................................. L.F.

933(02) Stairway, Type .................................................. EA

933(03) Stairway, Type .............................................…. LS

Special Project Specification Section 937 – Treated Timber Bridge

Description

937.01 Work. Work consists of providing all labor, material, and equipment necessary to furnish, fabricate, and erect a treated timber bridge superstructure, substructure, and stairs, including all required lumber and hardware.

937.02 Requirements. Furnish material that conforms to specifications in the following section and subsections:

Timber Structure Untreated Structural Timber & Lumber................................ 716.01 Hardware & Structural Steel................................................. 716.02 Treated Structural Timber & Lumber................................... 716.03

Structural Glued Laminated Timber...................................... 716.04

Provide shop drawings for all timber 21 days in advance of fabrication. Show all dimensions and fabrication details for all cut, framed, or bored timbers.

Materials

937.03 Bridges Provide a treated glulam stringer bridge AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS.

Decking, bridging, and mudsills and glulam girders and diaphragms to be AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS, incised and pressure treated with copper napthenate in accordance with AWPA.

Bridge rails and posts to be AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS and either:

• Pressure treated without incision with ACQ Type D OR

• Untreated Alaska Yellow Cedar OR

All bridge rails and posts shall be of the same type of wood.

937.04 Hardware. All fasteners, including nails, bolts, and connectors, shall be hot dipped galvanized in accordance with AASHTO M232. Fasten Simpson Strong Tie connectors with all bolts and nails as recommended by the manufacturer.

Construction

937.05 General. Perform the work under Sections 206, 557, and 911.

937.06 Installation. Install bridges at the locations SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS and STAKED IN THE FIELD BY THE COR. Final locations shall be APPROVED BY THE COR.

937.07 Treated Timber. Fabricate timbers before treatment. Handle treated timber according to the Consumer Information Sheet published by AWPA. Do not cut, frame, or bore treated timber after treatment unless approved by the CO. Handle treated timbers carefully and do not drop, damage outer fibers, or penetrate the surface with tools. Do not use cant dogs, hooks or pike poles. In coastal waters, do not cut or bore timber below the highwater mark.

937.08 Foundation. Clean rock or other hard foundation material, cut to a firm surface that is level, stepped, or serrated.