AG-0489-S-10-0391_mvc-repair.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)

379308

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 04/09/2010

AG-0489-S-10-0391

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

TAS::12 1102::TAS RECOVERY TRAIL OF TIME RECONSTRUCTION

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

Reinvestment Act of 2009.

NOTE:

(1) Bid bond must be original and received by time of solicitation close.

(2) This is a competitive HUB-Zone Set-Aside procurement. All eligible and responsible HUB-Zone sources may submit an offer.

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.)

10 360 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

Section F.2

05/10/2010

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TRAIL OF TIME RECONSTRUCTION

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 Trail of Time Reconstruction

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

BASE ITEMS:

Item

Number Description

Unit

Estimated Quantity

Unit Price

Total

921(01) 8” Ø Culvert LF 30 $_______ $__________

936(01) Ramp EA 1 $_______ $__________

939(01) Type “ASPH-VC” Asphalt Trail LF 90 $_______ $__________

939(02) Type “ASPH” Asphalt Trail LF 221 $_______ $__________

951(01) Mobilization LS 1 $_______ $__________

956(01) Laborer Work HR 10 $_______ $__________

TOTAL BASE BID ITEMS $__________

OPTION 1:

Unit Price

Total

937(01) Overlook LS 1 $_______ $__________

939(03) Type “ASPH-O” Asphalt Trail LF 55 $_______ $__________

TOTAL OPTION 1 ITEMS $__________

OPTION 2:

Unit Price

Total

938(01) Steel Bridge LS 1 $_______ $__________

TOTAL OPTION 2 ITEMS $__________

OPTION 3:

Unit Price

Total

939(02) Type “ASPH” Asphalt Trail LF 700 $_______ $__________

TOTAL OPTION 3 ITEMS $__________

Vendor Name: Phone

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

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION

(a) Description: The work is the reconstruction of a portion of the Trail of Time at the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area. Major work items for the Base Bid include the construction of an accessible ramp behind the Visitor Center, culvert replacements, and approximately 310’ of asphalt trail construction. Option Item #1 includes construction of 55’ of asphalt trail and an overlook. Option Item #2 includes in the installation of a 50’ long steel bridge, including removal of the existing bridge. Option Item #3 includes 700’ of asphalt trail.

(b) Location and Facilities: The trail is located in the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area, in Juneau, Alaska. It is 12 miles from downtown Juneau, 5 miles from Juneau Airport, and 7 miles from the Alaska Marine Highway Ferry terminal. The trail is accessed both at the Visitor Center and along Glacier Spur Road. Juneau is accessible by scheduled airline service, boat, barge, and the Alaska Marine Highway system.

(c) Price Range: Between $500,000 and $1,000,000 (Base plus Options)

(d) Pre-bid Tour: A pre-bid tour will be arranged by request (Section L.8)

(e) Period of Performance: (See Section F.2).

(f) Government-Furnished Property: (For details see also Section H, Government Furnished Materials):

1). Rock created during excavation of the project may be used in appropriate fill areas on the project with approval of the CO.

2.) Bear-proof container for daily food storage for use during construction period.

C.2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

(a) The technical specifications included in Section J are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

(b) The following specifications (including Region 10 Specifications and Special Project Specifications) are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract:

1. FOREST SERVICE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION

AND MAINTENANCE OF TRAILS, em-7720-103, (1996).

Copies of the Forest Service Specifications can be purchased from:

Government Books Store, 905 Second Ave. Seattle, WA 98714, (206) 553-4270.

C.3 Special Project Specifications

Section 901—Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Terms Section 902—Definitions Section 903—Intent of Contract Section 904—Maintenance for Traffic Section 905—Control of Materials Section 906—Measurement and Payment Section 907—Quality Assurance and Quantity Measurement Section 911—Clearing and Grubbing Section 912—Excavation and Embankment Section 916—Removal of Structures and Obstructions Section 921—Culverts

Section 936—Ramp Section 937—Overlook

Section 938—Steel Bridge Section 939—Trail Construction

Section 941—Aggregate Courses Section 942—Hot Mix Asphalt Paving Trail Surfacing

Section 945—Concrete Section 951—Mobilization Section 956—Miscellaneous Work

Section 901—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 ACI American Concrete Institute ADA Americans with Disabilities Act AGGR Aggregate AISC American Institute of Steel Construction AQ Actual Quantities ASPH Asphalt Paved Trail ASPH-O Asphalt Paved Trail to Overlook

ASPH-VC Asphalt Paved Trail along Visitor Center ASTM American Society for Testing and Material AWPA American Wood Preservers Association AWS American Welding Society CL Centerline CO Contracting Officer DQ Design Quantities EA Each hr hour LF Linear Feet LS Lump Sum LSQ Lump Sum Quantities MW Miscellaneous Work NIC Not In Contract NBS National Bureau of Standards NTS Not To Scale PS Product Standard issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce SHT Sheet STA Station WCLIB West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau WWPA Western Wood Products Association

Section 902—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 to carry traffic.

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.

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.

Danger Tree. An unstable tree 5 inches 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 inches 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 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.

Section 903—Intent of Contract

903.01 Intent. The intent is to provide for the completion of the project described in the contract. Furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, utilities, and supplies, and perform all work required to complete the project in accordance with drawings, specifications, and provisions of the contract.

The utilities available for this project include water and electricity.

The use of land-based motorized equipment such as very small scale trail-specific excavators and track haulers may be approved for use on portions of the trail if the equipment is shown to be capable of operating within the designed trailway and without damage to the surrounding area. If the use of such equipment is proposed, provide a plan for approval that describes the model of equipment proposed, where the equipment would be used by station, and the method of transporting the equipment to the work areas.

Provide examples of how the proposed equipment has been used successfully in other similar situations.

The CO will review the submittal and approve/disapprove based on the suitability of the proposal to meet the design intent for the trail. Any damage by the Contractor to existing facilities, including but not limited to asphalt trails and buildings, will require repair at the Contractor's expense.

The use of helicopters in the project area is allowed.

Section 904—Maintenance for Traffic

904.01 General. Before any suspension of work, take precautions necessary to prevent damage to the project, such as temporary detours, approaches, crossings, or intersections, and make provisions for normal drainage and to minimize erosion.

Sections of the Trail of Time that have construction activities occurring will be closed to the public. Signs and closure barriers will be provided and maintained by the contractor. Place signs at trail intersections and trailheads notifying the public of all closures.

During the construction period, provide effective signage informing the public that the trail is closed at the at all access points to the trail; including trailheads along Glacier Spur Road and from the Visitors Center.

Also provide public notices to be published in the Juneau Empire, broadcast on local radio stations, and published on the local cable TV station.

Section 905—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. Arrangements for storage on other than designated sites are the responsibility of the contractor.

RECOVERY TRAIL OF TIME RECONSTRUCTION

Section 906—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:

Measure Type “ASPH”, Type “ASPH-VC”, and Type “ASPH-O” in linear feet measured along the centerline and parallel to the specified grade.

Measure Culvert as linear feet. Note that the aggregate material used in the construction of these items will be incidental to these items and no additional payment will be made.

Measure Overlook, as Lump Sum. Note that the excavation, excavation of bedrock, benches, asphalt paving, aggregate subgrade, railing installation, and other work associated with the Overlook will be incidental to the Overlook and no additional payment will be made.

Measure Ramp, as Lump Sum. Note that excavation, excavation of bedrock, asphalt paving, aggregate base, railing installation, and other work associated with the Ramp will be incidental to the Ramp and no additional payment will be made.

Measure Steel Bridge, as Lump Sum. Note that aggregate trail approaches, existing bridge demolition and other work associated with the Steel Bridge will be incidental to the Steel Bridge and no additional payment will be made.

Measure Laborer Work, as hours, Each. One hour is one unit.

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 measure and by the following:

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

(b) Lump Sum (LSQ). 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.

(c) Linear Feet (LF). Measurement in feet taken along the centerline of the trail and parallel to the finished grade.

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) Actual Quantities (AQ). These quantities are determined from measurement of completed work or certified receipts.

(c) 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.

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

Section 907—Quality Assurance and Quantity Measurement

907.01 Work. Work consists of providing certification that the quality and quantity of construction conform to the drawings, specifications, and requirements of the contract.

Construction

907.02 Certification and Measurements

(a) Offsite-Produced Materials. Furnish signed certificates executed by the manufacturer, supplier, or vendor, stipulating that all offsite-produced materials incorporated in the work meet applicable requirements SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS or stated in the specifications. Furnish a certificate for each commodity or invoice.

(b) Quantity Measurements. Submit quantities to the CO for periodic progress payments, and the CO will compute payments. Quantities are subject to verification.

Measurement

907.03 Method. There will be no separate measurement for this item.

Payment

907.04 Basis. Payment will be considered incidental to other pay items in this contract.

Section 911—Clearing and Grubbing

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. 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 brush to the dimensions 36 inches each side of the trail centerline. Clear trees designated to be removed within 36” of trail centerline.

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 live brush, herbaceous plants, and trees between the trailway and clearing limits that are less than 12 inches in height and less than ½ inch diameter at ground line.

Except as provided above, cut all limbs and branches within 7 feet of the ground and more than 1/2 inch in diameter that extend into the clearing limits. Cut tree limbs flush with the outside of the branch collar and cut brush at the ground surface.

911.04 Damaged Trees. When felling, cutting, trimming, or setting tailholds, do not cause bark damage to standing timber. If damage does occur to standing trees, treat the injured trees in an approved manner. Remove and dispose of trees with major roots exposed by construction that are rendered unstable.

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

Consolidate all products of clearing and grubbing in approved locations outside the clearing limits and out of sight of the trail.

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

911.06 Method. There will be no separate measurement for this item.

Payment

911.07 Basis. Clearing and Grubbing will be considered incidental to the pay item under which the work is being done, and additional payment will not be made.

Section 912—Excavation and Embankment

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, and fill slopes.

Construction

912.02 Construction Methods. Excavation, including excavation of bedrock, may not use explosive methods.

Approved methods include: expansive grout, drills & jackhammers, or rock ripping equipment. Other methods may be submitted to the CO for approval before construction commences.

912.03 Use and Disposal of Excavated Material. Conserve and use soil and herbaceous vegetation and moss removed during excavation to revegetate excavated areas to provide a neat appearance and to control erosion.

For soil placed on slope shoulders for Types “ASPH” and “ASPH-O”, use soil that is free of debris larger that 2” in any dimension.

Rock created during excavation is to remain property of the Government, and will be stockpiled as designated by the CO, in the “bus” parking lot, which is located .3 miles south of the Visitor Center, on the west side of Glacier Spur Road.

Place any other excess and unsuitable excavation in an area out of sight of the trail, as approved by the CO.

912.04 Trailbed Preparation. Remove soil and bedrock to the depth required to accommodate the surfacing, bedding and base course and provide the finished grades specified on the drawings.

912.05 Trailbed Approval. Obtain approval of trailbed prior to placing aggregate.

912.06 Cut and Fill Slopes. Construct trail so cut and fill slopes in soil are less than the angle of repose. Trim exposed roots flush with the finished cut slope. Cut slopes in bedrock should be at an angle less than 75° or as approved by CO.

912.07 Exposed Bedrock Faces. Rock faces remaining after excavation shall be smoothed or roughed up to remove visibility of drill hole remnants.

Measurement

912.08 Method. There will be no separate measurement for this item.

Payment

912.09 Basis. Excavation and embankment will be considered incidental to the pay item under which the work is being done, and additional payment will not be made.

Section 916—Removal of Structures and Obstructions

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

Construction

916.02 Removal of Culverts and Bridges. Remove existing culverts as NOTED IN THE RECONSTRUCTION

LOG.

916.03 Signs and Posts. Remove posts and associated hardware at locations NOTED IN THE RECONSTRUCTION LOG. Backfill post hole, compact, and contour area to match existing ground.

916.04 Disposal. Dispose of culverts, posts, and bridge material by removing from Government land and placing in licensed landfill/facility.

Measurement

916.05 Method. There will be no separate measurement for this item.

Payment

916.06 Basis. Removal of Structures will be considered incidental to the pay item under which the work is being done, and additional payment will not be made.

Section 921—Culverts

921.01 Work. Work consists of furnishing and installing culverts, including excavation and backfill, and constructing basins and headwalls.

Materials

921.02 Requirements. For all contractor provided culverts, use black polyethylene pipe that is corrugated on the exterior and smooth on the interior meeting the requirements of ASTM F 714.

Construction

921.03 Placement. Place culverts to provide for unobstructed inlet and outlet flow. Remove logs, debris, soil, rock and other obstructions above and below the culvert that would impede water flow. Minimize disturbance to streambeds.

Place culverts where shown in RECONSTRUCTION LOG and as staked by CO. It addition to the culverts shown in the trail log, the schedule of items total includes additional culverts to be placed where staked on the ground by the Government in locations that are discovered during the course of construction.

Provide a downgrade equal to or greater than the uphill ditch. Minimum downgrade on any culvert is 2%.

Maximum downgrade is 12% or as approved.

921.04 Bedding. Excavate and remove all unsuitable material and rocks over 3” to a minimum depth of 6” below the pipe invert and to a minimum width of 1.5 pipe diameters. Bed pipe with compacted suitable material free of rocks larger than 3” and in a stable foundation of undisturbed or compacted soil. Make the bed shaped to fit the lower quadrant of the pipe exterior and provide uniform continuous support along the entire length of the pipe.

921.05 Protection from Damage. Protect culverts from crushing or other damage during construction by placing additional material or other means.

921.06 Backfilling Culverts. Backfill and compact around culverts with suitable material that is free of rocks over 3”. Provide for the cover height as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS.

Payment

921.07 Payment. Payment for culverts will be Actual Quantity at the established contract price. The Government may designate additional 8” culverts at any location on the project at any time at the contract price.

Make payment under:

PAY ITEM PAY UNIT

921(01) Culvert………………….……………………….………….LF

Section 936 — Ramp

936.01 Work. Work consists of creating paved pedestrian trail ramp behind Mendenhall Visitor Center. Work includes clearing, bedrock excavation, subbase and base course preparation, asphalt paving, concrete retaining walls, and railing installation.

936.02 Design. The Ramp will start at STA 0+90 and proceed to existing stair landing, STA 1+78. The grade of the ramp shall not exceed 8.33%. Construct a new landing to integrate existing staircase and ramp if necessary.

Continue the ramp from the landing at a grade not to exceed 8.33%, and shall daylight with existing trail. Final location and grade of ramp will require CO approval before construction begins.

Materials

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

941— Hot Mix Asphalt Paving Trail Surfacing 942—Aggregrate Courses

945—Concrete

936.04 Railing. Railing shall be constructed of ASTM A53, Grade B Steel pipe, Schedule 40. All railing shall be hot dipped galvanized after fabrication.

Construction

936.05 Excavation. See Specification 912.02

936.06 Protection of Visitor Center. Construction activities shall not impact, disturb, damage or negatively affect the Visitor Center building or foundation.

936.07 Welding. All welding shall conform to AWS D1.1 code for arc and gas welding. Electrode shall be E70XX low hydrogen group. Welding shall be conducted by a welder certified by AWS. The minimum weld shall be 3/16" fillet. All welds exposed to view shall be ground smooth.

936.08 Field Repair of Galvanized Coating. All field welds and damage to pipe railing shall be field coated with 3 layers of a high zinc dust content paint, Galvacon or approved equal. Comply with requirements of ASTM A780.

936.09 Epoxy Grout. Grout shall have a minimum compressive strength of 3500 psi in 12 hours.

A two-component, high solids, epoxy-based system for use as a high-strength, non-shrink anchor grouting material. Epoxy grout shall meet ASTM C-881 specifications, Hilti - hva anchor grout or approved equal.

936.10 Hydraulic Cement. Grout shall have a minimum compressive strength of 3500 psi in 12 hours. Hydraulic cement, non shrinking grout, meeting ASTM specifications C1107, Rockite brand or approved equal.

Payment

936.11 Basis. Pay for the accepted quantities in accordance with Section 906 at the contract unit price of each

PAY ITEM SHOWN IN THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.

Make payment under:

936 (01) Ramp….…..………………….……………………….….LS

Section 937 — Overlook

937.01 Work. Work consists of creating paved overlook as staked in the field by the CO. Work includes clearing, excavation, bedrock excavation, subbase and base course preparation, asphalt paving, concrete retaining walls, railing and bench installation.

Materials

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

941— Hot Mix Asphalt Paving Trail Surfacing 942—Aggregrate Courses 945—Concrete

937.03 Bench Bench to be 6’ long FairWeather Site Furnishings (360-895-2626) Transit Series, Model T-2, with center arm, or approved equal. Wood components to be western red cedar or Alaskan yellow cedar. All metal elements to be hot-dipped galvanized or other approved anti-corrosive protectant. Mounting hardware to be marine-grade stainless steel.

937.04 Railing. Railing posts to be marine-grade stainless steel pipe, NPS 1.5, Schedule 80. Railing anchor sleeves and handrails to be marine-grade stainless steel pipe, NPS 2, Schedule 40. All hardware to be marine-grade stainless steel

Cable is 1/8” type 316 1x19 stainless steel, tensioned to 400 lbs. Include all necessary hardware for connections and tensioning. All hardware shall be marine grade stainless steel and able to withstand the required forces.

There shall be no sharp edges on the railing, posts, cables, or hardware.

937.05 Epoxy Grout. Grout shall have a minimum compressive strength of 3500 psi in 12 hours.

A two-component, high solids, epoxy-based system for use as a high-strength, non-shrink anchor grouting material. Epoxy grout shall meet ASTM C-881 specifications, Hilti - hva anchor grout or approved equal.

937.06 Hydraulic Cement. Grout shall have a minimum compressive strength of 3500 psi in 12 hours. Hydraulic cement, non shrinking grout, meeting ASTM specifications C1107, Rockite brand or approved equal.

Construction

937.07 Excavation. See Specification 912.02

937.08 Welding. All welding shall conform to AWS D1.6 code for arc and gas welding. Electrode shall conform to AWS D1.6 and shall be of a minimum strength equaling that of the stainless pipe. Welding shall be conducted by a welder certified by AWS. The minimum weld shall be 3/16" fillet. All welds exposed to view shall be ground smooth.

Payment

937.09 Basis. Pay for the accepted quantities in accordance with Section 906 at the contract unit price of each

PAY ITEM SHOWN IN THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.

Make payment under:

937 (01) Overlook…..………………….……………………….….LS

Section 938 — Steel Bridge and Related Work

938.01 Work. Provide necessary geotechnical evaluation and design, and fabricate, deliver, & install a complete weathering steel pedestrian bridge, including abutments, anchoring, excavation and embankment. The work also includes the removal of the existing bridge, and construction of ADA-approved transitional trail sections from the existing trail to the bridge walking surface. The new bridge will be placed in the same location as the existing bridge.

938.02 Bridge Requirements. Prefabricated steel superstructure design must be a truss configuration similar to that SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. The bridge cross section shall be determined by the contractor but shall provide for the width and railing details SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. The contractor shall determine truss height and the location of the deck with respect to the top and bottom chords ("U" frame vs. "H" frame). Overhead lateral bracing is unacceptable. All related details such as profile, abutment details, bearing, and timber decking shall be the responsibility of the contractor to finalize and construct.

Bridge is to have a clear span. The bridge shall maintain the clearances AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS.

Conform to AASHTO and ADA standards for pedestrian bridges.

Design Snow Load = 150 psf Pedestrian Live Load = 85 psf Wind Load = 110 mph Shotrock allowable bearing pressure under bridge sills = 2000 psf

All prefabricated steel bridge superstructure elements shall comply with the AASHTO "Guide Specifications for Design for Pedestrian Bridges", 1997. Provide camber for 100% of the full dead load deflection, plus 1% of bridge span. The modular bridge shall incorporate a full bolt-together design that eliminates the need or requirement for field welding on the bridge or its anchoring system.

938.03 Foundation. No new riprap will be installed for new bridge, unless old riprap is disturbed. Disturbed riprap shall be replaced in kind. Old concrete block (6’x3’x3’) under south end of existing bridge to remain in place.

938.04 Site Design. Construct trail from existing trail to bridge surface AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS. Grade of approach trails should not exceed 5%. Meet ADA standards and provide sloped transition from aggregate surfacing on approaches on each end of bridge to bridge to prevent non-ADA compliant lip from forming.

938.05 Survey and Design. Provide site survey, design drawings, grading plans, specifications, and structural calculations that describe all aspects of the proposed bridge, abutments, and surrounding site details for review and approval.

All design documents shall bear the seal and signature of a Professional Engineer currently licensed in the State of Alaska. The submittal set of structural calculations and drawings for the bridge superstructure and substructure shall be independently reviewed by a registered professional third party bridge engineer prior to submittal to the government by the bridge product manufacturer. The calculations shall include all design information necessary to determine the structural adequacy of the bridge, foundation, back walls and other related features.

No construction or construction activity will decrease the hydraulic cross-section of the stream or decrease the stability of the surrounding banks. There will be no instream work.

938.06 Requirements. Bridge material to be weathering steel conforming to AASHTO M270, grade 50W (ASTM A588 or ASTM A242) or ASTM A847 for square and rectangular tubing. Minimum steel thickness shall be as specified in the guide specifications for design of pedestrian bridges. Use high strength bolts conforming to AASHTO M164, (ASTM A325), Type 3, unless noted otherwise. Use malleable iron washers against wood.

All wood components shall conform to the requirements of the grading rules agency for the species, type, and grade specified below:

Deck planks ,backing planks, foundation sills, timber curb: Treated hem-fir or douglas fir, S4S, No. 1 grade (WWPA, WCLIB)

Wear deck: Untreated, rough sawn (2x12) - western hemlock, sitka spruce, hem-fir, or douglas fir, No. 2 grade (WWPA, WCLIB)

Other materials to be as shown on the approved submittals.

Construction

938.07 Requirements. Construct the bridge and related developments as shown on the approved submittals.

938.08 Field Staking. Field stake all components of the bridge assembly prior to construction for Government approval.

938.09 Removal of existing bridge. Remove the existing bridge and dispose of in a licensed landfill/facility off government property.

938.10 Bridge Fabrication. Prefabricated steel bridge superstructure shall be fabricated by an AISC certified plant in simple steel bridges or complex steel structures. When structural steel is to be welded, the welding procedure shall be in accordance with AWS D1.5 and AWS D1.1 (tubular sections) and shall be suitable for the grade of steel and intended use or service.

938.11 Erection plan. Submit an erection plan for the prefabricated steel bridge superstructure to the CO for approval 14 days before erection of the bridge is scheduled. No in stream support bents are allowed for the construction of the bridge.

938.12 Wood Treatment. Wood treatment to be AWPA C14, (timbers used in highway bridge construction).

Meet AWPA and WWPI Best Management Practices. All fabrication of timber components shall be cut before wood treatment, unless shown in submitted shop drawings. Where field cuts are required, apply heavy, saturating coats of 2% copper metal minimum- concentration oil based Copper Napthenate immediately after cutting, until visible evidence of further penetration has ceased (three coats minimum.) Protect cut ends from moisture during treatment period.

Where approved field drilling for bolt and nail holes is required, the holes shall be poured full of preservative prior to inserting the fasteners. Predrill fastener holes for the wear surface timbers and treat those bore holes as stated above.

938.13 Timber fabrication. Submit shop drawings for all bridge timber components (except timber wear surface running planks). Show all dimensions and fabrication details for all cut or bored timber. Field drilling of holes shall not be allowed unless otherwise noted on the plans.

Submittals

938.14 Requirements. Submittals are required under this contract for the purpose of establishing the final specifications for: (1) quality assurance; (2) design configurations; (3) performance standards; (4) color, texture, finish; and/or (5) other features necessary to a complete description of work to be performed.

Submittals shall be approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall not purchase, order, ship, install, or otherwise incur costs for a product or other work subject to submittal approval until after approval is granted by the Contracting Officer. The Government shall not be responsible for payment for any work, product, design, etc., not approved.

Rejection of any submittal by the Contracting Officer constitutes notice that a resubmittal is required for the same purpose; rejections shall be explained.

Within sixty (60) calendar days of receipt of Notice to Proceed, submit two copies of the drawings, specifications, and structural calculations for review.

Submittal drawings shall be unique drawings, prepared to illustrate the specific portion of the work to be done. All relative design information such as member sizes, bridge reactions, and general notes shall be clearly specified on the drawings. Drawings shall have cross referenced details and sheet numbers.

All submittal drawings and structural calculations shall bear the stamp of a registered Professional Engineer.

The Government shall review the submittal within 15 working days and provide written response to the Contractor outlining any corrections to the proposed working drawings. The Contractor shall then have 15 working days to submit the corrected shop drawings to the Contracting Officer for approval.

Payment

938.15 Basis. Pay for the accepted quantities in accordance with Section 906 at the contract unit price of each

PAY ITEM SHOWN IN THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.

Make payment under:

938(01) Steel Bridge………………….……………………….….LS

Section 939—Trail Construction

939.01 Work. Work consists of clearing and grubbing, excavation, preparing subbase, base course, and trail surfacing. Work includes removal of obstacles or items NOTED IN THE RECONSTRUCTION LOG.

Materials

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

941—Aggregrate Courses 942—Hot Mix Asphalt Paving Trail Surfacing

Construction

939.03 Excavation. See Specification 912.02

Measurement

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

Payment

939.05 Basis. Pay for the accepted quantities in accordance with Section 906 at the contract unit price of each

PAY ITEM SHOWN IN THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.

Make payment under:

PAY ITEM PAY UNIT

939 (01) Type “ASPH-VC”………………….…………….…….….LF

939(02) Type “ASPH”………………….……………………….….LF

939(02) Type “ASPH-O”………………….…………………….….LF

Section 941—Aggregate Courses

941.01 Work. This work consists of furnishing, hauling, and placing aggregate for the base course, subbase, and aggregate.

Materials

941.02 Handling Materials. Stockpile, remove, transport, and spread aggregates in a manner that will preserve specified gradation and avoid contamination.

941.03 Seed-Free Aggregate. Provide aggregate materials that are free of viable seeds. Ensure that contamination by seeds does not occur from equipment and tools used to handle aggregate or construct trail.

Thoroughly wash all equipment and tools that come into contact with aggregate or are used at the work site, to remove all soil, debris, and other material that could contain seed. Use only aggregate from an active stockpile that is located in a seed-free zone. Provide notification one week before moving material from the stockpile and allow inspection.

941.04 Base Course. Provide aggregate for the base course meeting the specification D-1 per Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Utilities, “Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, 1998”, Section 703.

941.05 Aggregate Surfacing on Bridge Approaches. Provide D-1 crushed aggregate.

941.06 Subbase. Provide Alaska DOT spec., Subbase B, 2” minus aggregate from offsite sources, or as approved.

941.07 Approval for Aggregates. Provide a gradation analysis of D-1 and Subbase B crushed rock at the source facility for approval prior to moving to project site.

Construction

941.08 Trailbed Preparation and Approval. See Specification 912.04.

941.09 Handling of Aggregate. Do not place aggregate directly on the ground outside of the trailway without a tarp or some other means of separation.

941.10 Compaction and Finished Grading. For Aggregate Surfacing, Base Course, and Subbase, Compaction shall be done with vibratory equipment with a minimum of three passes or until all visual deformation ceases.

Compaction equipment shall be capable of applying 200 to 300 psi to the subbase or a final density of 95% compaction.

941.11 Acceptance, Testing, Sampling, and Tolerances. Provide the minimum compacted thickness of aggregate surfacing shown on the RECONSTRUCTION LOG. If excess aggregate has been delivered to the work area it may be stockpiled in approved locations; to be approved and at no cost to the Government.

Measurement

941.12 Method. There will be no separate measurement for this item.

Payment

941.13 Basis. Work will be considered incidental to the pay item under which the work is being done, and additional payment will not be made.

Section 942—Hot Mix Asphalt Paving Trail Surfacing

942.01 Work. This work consists of constructing a single course of hot mix asphalt paving on a prepared base course.

Materials

942.02 Requirements. Furnish mixes of aggregate, asphalt binder, recycled asphalt pavement, and additives that meet the applicable gradation and material requirements of the Alaska Department of Transportation asphalt concrete pavement mixture. Meet the requirements for the location and type of facility being constructed as designated by the current Alaska Department of Transportation specification.

Submit the aggregate quality, gradation requirements and mixture criteria for the asphalt concrete mix to the CO.

942.03 Weather Limitations. Do not place the bituminous mixture when weather conditions prevent the proper compaction of the mixture, the base course is frozen, or the average temperature of the underlying surface upon which the bituminous mixture is to be placed is less than 50°F. Do not place when it is raining or snowing.

942.04 Mixing. Do not allow the temperature of the mix to exceed 320°F when discharging from the mixer.

942.05 Surface Preparation. Remove loose aggregate, soil, or other deleterious materials from the surface to be paved. Prepare base or trailbed by shaping, watering, and compacting before placing plant mix. Obtain the CO’s approval before placing plant mix on prepared base.

942.06 Placement and Compaction. Place and compact plant mix to meet the lines, grades, and thicknesses SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. Avoid segregation of the mix. Hand or small machine placement of mix is permitted.

Start compaction when the mix is above 230°F. Compact the mix with at least three passes over the entire trail surface. If possible, use a steel wheel power roller that is of a minimum weight of 1 ton. Use vibratory plate compactors in areas that are not accessible to rollers. Do not cause cracking, shoving, or undue displacement.

Continue rolling until all roller marks are eliminated, all cracks are sealed, visible…