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Myers Rat Stewardship - Appendix C

Solicitation No.: AG-0489-S-10-9001

Road Maintenance Specifications

APPENDIX C - ROAD MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

Contractor shall maintain roads in accordance with the following Contract Road Maintenance Requirements Summary: (See Contract Road Maintenance Requirements Summary Table below) Please Note: In an effort to be consistent, this K-F.3.1# provision is the same used in FS Timber Sale Contracts and IRTC. The information from this table in Appendix C relates to items shown as Contractor work.

K-F.3.1# – ROAD MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS. (9/04) Contractor shall maintain roads in accordance with the following Contract Road Maintenance Requirements Summary:

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Specification and Typical Details:

T-811 Blading

T-812 Dust Abatement

T-813 Surfacing

T-831 Ditch Maintenance

T-832 Remove & End Haul Materials

T-834 Drainage Structure Maintenance

T-835 Roadway Drainage Maintenance

T-836 Maintenance for Limited Use

T-838 Maintenance for High Clearance Vehicle Use T-839 Maintenance for Project Use

T-842 Cutting Roadway Vegetation

T-851 Logging Out

T-854 Treatment and Disposal of Danger Trees

T-891 Water Supply and Watering T-892 Bituminous Products

Description of work required by the above T-specs is shown in the following ROAD MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATION table, and included in the stewardship contract.

ROAD MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS SPECIFICATION CODES TABLE PURSUANT TO

K-F.3.1# - ROAD MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS (09/2004)

Travel Way

Dust Abatement

Post Haul

Log Out

2500000 MP 1.44 to 15.13

2500094

MP 0.00 – 0.38

OPT

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2500099

MP 0.00 – 0.30

OPT

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2500100

MP 0.00 - 2500608 JCT

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2500138

MP 0.00 – 2.32

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2500603

MP 0.00 – 0.54

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2500606

MP 0.00 – 0.47

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2500607

MP 0.00 – 0.81

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2500608

MP 0.00 - 0.18

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2510000

MP 0.00 – 4.48

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2510051

MP 0.00 – 0.64

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2512000

MP 0.00 – 0.49

2512012

MP 0.00 – 0.24

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MP 0.00 – MP 0.42

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MP 0.00 – 0.06 JCT

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ROAD MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS SPECIFICATION CODES TABLE PURSUANT TO

K-F.3.1# - ROAD MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS (09/2004)

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ROAD MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS SPECIFICATION CODES TABLE PURSUANT TO

K-F.3.1# - ROAD MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS (09/2004)

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K-F.3.2# – ROAD MAINTENANCE DEPOSIT SCHEDULE. (9/04) Other provisions herein notwithstanding, when Forest Service requests payment in lieu of Contractor’s performance of road maintenance, Contractor shall make Required Deposits (16 USC 537) for current and/or deferred road maintenance. Such deposits are based on the estimated volume and distance hauled and Contractor’s commensurate use of each road listed in the Road Maintenance Plan in K-F.3.1#.

Contractor and Forest Service may agree in writing on adjustment of such rates. If Contractor uses roads under jurisdiction of Forest Service other than those listed in the Road Maintenance Plan, Forest Service shall establish rates commensurate with Contractor’s use of such roads.

The following table lists the required deposits for road maintenance, what agency they will be made to by the Contractor, and the rate per unit of measure of the deposit. The Road Maintenance Agreement is available for inspection at the Forest Supervisor’s Office.

Road Maintenance T-Specifications

Meyers Rat Stewardship

T-803 Snow Removal (05/07) T-811

BLADING (10/07)

DRAWING T-811 BLADING & T-831 DITCH MAINTENANCE

T-812

DUST ABATEMENT (05/07)

T-813

SURFACING (10/07)

T-831

DITCH MAINTENANCE (10/07)

T-832

REMOVE AND END HAUL MATERIALS (05/07)

T-834

DRAINAGE STRUCTURE MAINTENANCE (10/07)

DRAWING T-834 CLEANING OF DITCH RELIEF, CATCH BASIN & TRANSITION

T-835

ROADWAY DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE (05/07)

DRAWING T-835 WATER BAR

T-836

MAINTENANCE FOR LIMITED USE (05/07)

T-383

MAINTENANCE FOR HIGH CLEARANCE VEHICLE USE (05/07)

T-839

MAINTENANCE FOR PROJECT USE (05/07)

T-842

CUTTING ROADWAY VEGETATION (10/07)

DRAWING T-842 CUTTING ROADWAY VEEGATION

DRAWING T-842 CUTTING CULVERT VEGETATION

T-851

LOGGING OUT (5/07)

T-854

TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL OF DANGER TREES (5/07)

T-891

WATER SUPPLY AND WATERING (5/07)

T-892

BITUMINOUS PRODUCTS (5/07)

T - 800 SPECIFICATION DEFINITIONS

Wherever the following terms or pronouns are used in Specification T-800 the intent and meaning shall be interpreted as follows:

800-1.1 Agreement: Maintenance projects require a mutually acceptable method to resolve the problems which arise when incompatible situations arise between drawings and specifications and actual conditions on the ground to allow orderly and satisfactory progress of the maintenance.

These specifications have been developed in anticipation of those problem areas and have provided that such changes will be by Agreement.

It is intended that drawings and specifications will govern unless "on-the-ground" conditions warrant otherwise, when specifications call for "Agreement", "agreed", or "approval" such Agreement or approval shall be promptly confirmed in writing.

800-1.2 Annual Road Maintenance Plan: A plan prepared by various users of one or several roads. The plan is an Agreement on maintenance responsibilities to be performed for the coming year.

800-1.3 Base Course: Material used to reinforce subgrade or, as shown on drawings, placed on subgrade to distribute wheel loads.

800-1.4 Berm: Curb or dike constructed to prevent Roadway runoff water from discharging onto embankment slope.

800-1.5 Borrow: Select Material taken from designated borrow sites.

800-1.6 Crown, Inslope, and Outslope: The cross slope of the Traveled Way to aid in drainage and traffic maneuverability.

800-1.7 Culverts: A conduit or passageway under a road, trail, or other obstruction. A culvert differs from a bridge in that it is usually entirely below the elevation of the Traveled Way.

800-1.8 Drainage Dip: A dip in the Traveled Way which intercepts surface runoff and diverts the water off the Traveled Way. A Drainage Dip does not block the movement of traffic.

800-1.9 Drainage Structures: Manufactured structures which control the runoff of water from the Roadway including Inslope, overside drains, aprons, flumes, down drains, downpipes, and the like.

800-1.10 Dust Abatement Plan: A table which lists the road, dust palliative, application rates, and estimated number of subsequent applications.

800-1.11 Lead-off Ditches: A ditch used to transmit water from a Drainage Structure or Drainage Dip outlet to the natural drainage area.

800-1.12 Material: Any substances specified for use in the performance of the work.

800-1.13 Prehaul Maintenance: Road maintenance work which the Purchaser determines must be accomplished to maintain the roads to a satisfactory condition commensurate with the Purchaser's use provided Purchaser's Operations do not damage improvements under B6.22 or National Forest resources and hauling can be done safely. This work will be shown in the Annual Road Maintenance Plan as provided in C/CT5.4.

Prehaul Maintenance work the Purchaser elects to perform will be in compliance with the Road Maintenance T-Specifications.

800-1.14 Roadbed: The portion of a road between the intersection of Subgrade and side slopes, excluding that portion of the ditch below Subgrade.

800-1.15 Road Maintenance Plan: A table which shows applicable road maintenance specifications to be performed by Purchaser on specific roads.

800-1.16 Roadside. A general term denoting the area adjoining the outer edge of the Roadway.

800-1.17 Roadway: The portion of a road within the limits of excavation and embankment.

800-1.18 Shoulder: That portion of Roadway contiguous with Traveled Way for accommodation of stopped vehicles, for emergency use, and lateral support of base and Surface Course, if any.

800-1.19 Slide: A concentrated deposit of Materials from above or on back slope extending onto the Traveled Way or Shoulders, whether caused by mass land movements or accumulated raveling.

800-1.20 Slough: Material eroded from the back slope which partially or completely blocks the ditch, but does not encroach on the Traveled Way so as to block passage of traffic.

800-1.21 Slump: A localized portion of the Roadbed which has slipped or otherwise become lower than that of the adjacent Roadbed and constitutes a hazard to traffic.

800-1.22 Special Project Specifications: Specifications which detail conditions and requirements peculiar to the individual project.

800-1.23 Subgrade: Top surface of Roadbed upon which Base Course or Surface Course is constructed. For roads without Base Course or Surface Course, that portion of Roadbed prepared as the finished wearing surface.

800-1.24 Surface Course: The Material placed on Base Course or Subgrade primarily to resist abrasion and the effects of climate. Surface Course may be referred to as surfacing.

800-1.25 Surface Treatment Plan: A table which lists the roads and surface treatments to be applied.

800-1.26 Traveled Way: That portion of Roadway, excluding Shoulders, used for the movement of vehicles.

800-1.27 Turnouts: That portion of the Traveled Way constructed as additional width on single lane roads to allow for safe passing of vehicles.

800-1.28 Water Source: A place designated on the Road Maintenance Map for acquiring water for road maintenance purposes.

800-1.29 Water bar: A dip in the Roadbed which intercepts surface runoff and diverts the water off the Roadway. A Water bar is not designed to be traversable by logging trucks.

T-803 SNOW REMOVAL (05/07)

803.01 Description

This Section provides for removal of snow from roads to facilitate logging operations and safe use.

803.02 Maintenance Requirements

A. Erect signs required by the Sign Plan in the SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS.

B. Perform work in a manner to preserve and protect roads and appurtenances, and prevent erosion damage to roads, streams, and other Forest values.

C. Do not undercut banks. Do not blade gravel or other surfacing material off the road.

D. Keep roadbed drainage ditches, drain dips, and culverts functional when needed during operations and upon completion of operations.

E. Control snow removal to identify the usable traveled way having roadbed support. Reshape over-width plowing as necessary to define the usable width.

F. Space, construct, and maintain drainage holes in the dike of snow or berm caused by snow removal operations. Place drain holes to obtain surface drainage without discharging on erodible fills.

G. Close roads to wheeled vehicles at times and in the manner specified in C(T)5.12 or the Road Rules document.

H. Upon seasonal completion of Purchaser's Operations, effectively block the road by a snow barricade, unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer.

I. Remove snow for either public access or project use as established in the SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS and meet the following requirements:

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Removal for Public Access (Method JU) - Remove snow from all of the traveled way; includes turnouts, for safe and efficient use for both timber transportation and the public. Remove intruding windfalls, debris, or slough and slide material for the full width of the traveled way and deposit out of drainage’s at locations designated by the Contracting Officer.

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Removal for Project Use (Method TS) - Remove snow from all or part of the traveled way; includes sufficient turnouts for safe and efficient use for timber transportation and to protect the road. Remove intruding windfalls, debris or slough and slide material and dispose of only as necessary to provide passage for timber transportation. Removed materials may be deposited off the traveled way or outside the traveled way at locations designated by the Contracting Officer.

J. When directed by the Contracting Officer, replace in kind, within sixty (60) days after the start of Normal Operating Season, any surfacing material which has been bladed off the road, unless otherwise agreed. Contracting Officer will notify Purchaser in writing as to the cubic yard equivalent of bladed off material by the start of the normal operating season.

803.03 Equipment

Purchaser may use any type of equipment to remove snow, providing:

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Type or use of equipment is not restricted in C (T) 5.12 or Road Rules document.

B. Equipment is of the size and type commonly used to remove snow and will not cause damage to the road.

C. The use of plows or dozers to remove snow requires written approval by the Contracting Officer. Equip plows or dozers with shoes or runners to keep the dozer blade a minimum of 2 inches above the road surface unless otherwise approved by the Contractor Officer.

803.04 Ice Control

Ice control may be performed by Purchaser when approved by the Contracting Officer in writing. Such approval will include ice control materials, application rates, and any specific requirements of use.

T-811 BLADING (10/07)

811.01 Description

This work consists of surface blading the traveled way to a condition that facilitates traffic and provides proper drainage. Blading includes shaping the crown or slope of travel way, berms, and drainage dips in accordance with this specification. Compaction is required when shown on the ROAD LISTING.

811.02 Maintenance Requirements

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Timing - Perform surface blading during the contract period as often as needed to provide conditions stated for the maintenance level of the road.

B.

General

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Blade and shape the existing traveled way and shoulders, including turnouts, to produce a surface which is uniform, consistent to grade, and crowned or cross-sloped as indicated by the character of the existing surface, unless otherwise shown in the ROAD LISTING, to at least ½ inch per 1 foot of width, but not more than ¾ inch per 1 foot of width. Thoroughly loosen surfacing material to no less than 2 inches depth or the depth of potholes or corrugations. Scarification to facilitate cutting to the full depth of potholes or corrugations may be elected, but will be considered incidental to blading. Do not scarify to a depth that will cause contamination of the surfacing.

2.

Apply water during blading when sufficient moisture is not present to prevent segregation. Supply, haul, and apply water in accordance with Section T-891.

3.

Shape existing native rock or aggregate surfaced drainage dips to divert surface runoff to existing outlet devices, ditches or discharge locations.

4.

Establish a blading pattern which provides a uniform driving surface, retains the surfacing on the roadbed, and provides a thorough mixing of the materials within the completed surface width. Upon final blading, no disturbed rock shall protrude more than 2 inches above the adjacent surface unless otherwise provided in the contract. Remove and place outside the roadbed, material not meeting this dimension so as not to obstruct drainage ways or structures. This material may be scattered off the roadbed if there is free drainage.

5.

Where DESIGNATED ON THE GROUND, included in the ROAD LISTING, SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS or as ordered by the Contracting Officer invasive species of concern prevention practices shall be followed as listed below.

Invasive Species of Concern Prevention Practices

Objectives are to reduce the spread of noxious weeds. For those areas identified on the project area map and/or on the ground by Forest Service, the Contractor shall produce a Road Maintenance Plan to blade the areas for Forest Service approval, prior to beginning blading on these segments: Forest Service Roads 2500100. For clarification of affected areas, the District Botanist should be contacted, and upon request, will identify with flagging all areas of concern.

C.

Routine Blading

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Conform to the dimensions SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS or designated in the SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS upon completion of blading.

2.

Shape roadbed width in excess of the dimensions shown only as needed to provide drainage away from the traveled way. Do not remove established grasses and other vegetation from the excess width except as incidental to providing drainage or unless otherwise provided in the contract.

D.

Compaction

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Roads requiring compaction will be included in the ROAD LISTING.

2.

Unless Compaction Method B is designated in the ROAD LISTING, all traveled ways requiring compaction may be compacted by Method A. Compaction shall commence immediately following blading.

Compaction methods are:

Compaction Method A:

Breaking track while operating equipment on the traveled way.

Compaction Method B:

7-10 ton pneumatic, steel, or equivalent vibratory roller, operated to cover the full width two (2) times.

E.

Undercutting - Undercutting roadway back slope is not permitted.

F.

Intersections

At intersections, blade the roadbeds of side roads which are not closed or restricted from vehicular use to ensure smooth transitions.

Signing, cross ditching in the road surface (traveled way), earth berms, or other devices placed to discourage or eliminate use by passenger cars, are field evidence of road closure or restriction. Roads listed for work under Sections T-835, T-836, T-838, and T-839 shall be considered restricted.

Side roads listed for work under this Section are not restricted.

G.

Cleaning of Structures - Do not allow materials resulting from work under this Section to remain on or in structures, such as bridges, culverts, cattle guards, or drainage dips.

H.

Berms - Maintain existing berms to the condition of adjacent segments. Do not create new berms.

I.

Smooth Blading - Smooth blading may be used as an interim measure to remove loose surfacing material from the wheel paths, and store removed materials in a recoverable windrow, until blade processing as described in this section is feasible.

Watering will not be required for smooth blading. Accomplish smooth blading without distorting the existing cross-slope or crown of the traveled way.

Move and store loose surfacing materials on the high side of super-elevated curves and sections with uniform inslope or outslope. In crowned sections, store the material on either or both sides as elected. Windrow and place stored materials to provide not less than 12 feet of smooth traveled way on one-lane segments, or 20 feet of smooth traveled way on two-lane segments, or segments with turnouts. Cut holes through windrows, which may collect water on the road, for drainage at least every 500 feet.

DRAWING T=811 BLADING & T-831 DITCH MAINTENANCE

T-812 DUST ABATEMENT (05/07)

812.01 Description

This work consists of applying dust palliatives on roads shown in the ROAD LISTING.

812.02 Materials

The dust palliative materials are shown in the ROAD LISTING, unless shown as Optional for Purchaser's election. If Optional is shown then the Purchaser may use any of the products listed below. Dust palliative materials shall meet the following requirements:

A.

Water (H2O) will be obtained from sources SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS or listed in the SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS to Section T-891 Water Supply, unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer.

B.

Lignin Sulfonate (LIG S) Provide certification that the material meets the requirements of Subsection 725.20 of the "Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP-03)" and the Forest Service Supplemental Specification 725.20.

C.

Magnesium Chloride (MG CL2) Provide certification that that the material meets the requirements of Subsection 725.02 of the "Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP03) " and the Forest Service Supplemental Specification 725.02.

D.

Calcium Chloride Brine (CA CL2B). Provide certification that the material meets the requirements of Subsection 725.02 of the “Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP03) " and the Forest Service Supplemental Specification 725.02..

E.

Calcium Chloride Flake (CA CL2F). Provide certification that that the material meets the requirements of Subsection 725.02 of the "Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP03) " and the Forest Service Supplemental Specification 725.02.

F.

Bituminous dust palliatives. Manufacture materials specifically for dust abatement purposes which conform to the requirements of Section T-892 for each listed road in the ROAD LISTING.

812.03 Methods

As shown in the SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS, Purchaser may utilize a variety of methods to decrease or eliminate the need for dust abatement.

812.04 Equipment

A.

Design, equip, and operate application equipment for spreading dust palliatives so that the material is uniformly applied at the rate and traveled way widths shown in the ROAD LISTING.

B.

For bituminous palliatives provide equipment that heats and applies the bituminous material. Provide a bituminous distributor that is self-powered and mounted on pneumatic tires and equipped with a pump and circulating spray bar, a tachometer, pressure gauges, accurate volume measuring devices such as visual volume dial or gauge calibrated to the tank, and a thermometer. Provide equipment which is a standard commercial type of proven performance.

C.

Accomplish dilution of dust palliatives within the application vehicle with the water source protected from contamination. Circulate the resulting mixture at least five (5) minutes to ensure uniform mixing prior to application.

812.05 Maintenance Requirements

A.

Limit water applications to abatement for hauling vehicles and provide at a frequency and rate which controls dust such that vehicle tail lights and turn signals remain visible. Vary rates of application as needed but remain low enough to avoid forming rivulets. Accomplish the abatement by sufficient frequency of application without saturating and softening the traveled way. Compacted or glazed road surface or wheel tracks may be loosened as needed for water penetration.

B.

Apply all other dust palliatives at the rates and times agreeable to the Contracting Officer. The ROAD LISTING shows the expected average application rate and may be varied to meet field conditions. Lignin Sulfonate, Magnesium Chloride, and Calcium Chloride Brine are listed as liters per square meter of the undiluted product at fifty (50), thirty-three (33), and thirty-eight (38) percent respectively. Calcium Chloride Flake is listed in Kilograms per square meter at seventy-seven (77) percent concentration.

C.

Apply bituminous dust palliatives only when the surface to be treated contains sufficient moisture to obtain uniform distribution of the dust palliative unless noted differently in the SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS.

D.

Prior to initial application, when needed, the road will be bladed and shaped under Section T-811, Blading.

E.

Required subsequent applications may be applied to the existing road surface without blading.

F.

Dust palliatives will not be applied in a manner that spatters or mars adjacent structures or trees, or placed on or across cattleguards or bridges. Discharge dust abatement material only on roads approved by the Contracting Officer.

T-813 SURACING (10/07)

813.01 Description

This work consists of placing surface aggregate as DESIGNATED ON THE GROUND, or as ordered by the Contracting Officer. It includes preparing the area, furnishing, hauling, and placing all necessary materials and other work necessary to blend with the adjacent road cross section.

813.02 Materials

Materials will be Government-furnished when stated in the supplemental specifications.

Materials furnished by the Purchaser shall conform to the gradation and quality requirements of Section 703 of the "Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects FP-03 U.S. Customary Units" and FS supplements to the FP-03.

All materials transported onto National Forest System land shall be free of invasive species of concern. Written documentation of methods used to determine the invasive species of concern free status of any and all materials furnished by the Purchaser shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer before transport of any materials onto National Forest System land.

The Contracting Officer shall have 5 days, excluding weekends and Federal holidays, to review the methods and inspect the materials after the required written documentation is provided by the Purchaser. After satisfactory review and inspection or after such 5 day period, the Purchaser may transport the material onto National Forest System land.

Material or methods appropriate for establishing invasive species of concern free status for the particular invasive species of concern are listed below.

Invasive Species of Concern and Acceptable Methods specific to this project:

Invasive Species of Concern Prevention Practices

Objectives are to reduce the spread of noxious weeds. For those areas identified on the project area map and/or on the ground by Forest Service, the Contractor shall produce a Road Maintenance Plan to blade the areas for Forest Service approval, prior to beginning blading on these segments: Forest Service Roads 2500100. For clarification of affected areas, the District Botanist should be contacted, and upon request, will identify with flagging all areas of concern.

813.03 Maintenance Requirements

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Thoroughly loosen the area to be surfaced to a minimum depth of 1 inch prior to placement of aggregate.

B.

Mixing and Placing

When scheduled coincidentally with work under Section T-811, and included in the SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS, mix surfacing and existing aggregate with water until a uniform mixture is obtained prior to final shaping and compaction.

Otherwise, spread the material on the prepared area in layers no more than 4 inches in depth. When more than one (1) layer is required, shape and compact each layer before the succeeding layer is placed. Upon completion, the surfacing shall reasonably conform to the adjacent cross section and provide smooth transitions in the road profile.

Compaction Methods

Compaction Method A:

Breaking track while operating equipment on the traveled way.

Compaction Method B:

7-10 ton pneumatic, steel, or equivalent vibratory roller, operated to cover the full width two (2) times.

Either Method A or B may be used unless Method B is designated in the ROAD LISTING.

T-831 DITCH MAINTENANCE (10/07)

831.01 Description

This Section provides for routine maintenance of various types of ditches to provide a waterway which is unobstructed, as shown on the ROAD LISTING or DESIGNATED ON THE GROUND.

831.02 Maintenance Requirements

A.

Maintain ditches by removing rock, soil, wood, and other materials. Maintained ditches shall function to meet the intent of the original design.

B.

Undercutting back slopes during removal operations is not permitted.

C.

Suitable material up to 4 inches in greatest dimension removed from the ditches may be blended into existing native road surface and shoulder or placed in designated berm.

D.

Do not blend material from ditch cleaning operations into aggregate surfaced roads. Do not blade material across aggregate or bituminous surfaced roads, unless approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.

E.

Haul material in excess of 831.02 D or subject to 831.02 E to a designated waste area under Section T-832. Remove excess materials temporarily stored on the ditch slope or edge of the shoulder daily.

F.

Remove limbs and wood chunks in excess of 12 inches in length or 3 inches in diameter from ditches and place outside the roadway.

G.

Clean paved surfaces of all materials resulting from ditch maintenance work.

Shape lead-off ditches to drain away from the traveled way.

Where DESIGNATED ON THE GROUND, included in the ROAD LISTING, SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS or as ordered by the Contracting Officer invasive species of concern prevention practices shall be followed as listed below.

Invasive Species of Concern Prevention Practices

Objectives are to reduce the spread of noxious weeds. For those areas identified on the project area map and/or on the ground by Forest Service, the Contractor shall produce a Road Maintenance Plan to blade the areas for Forest Service approval, prior to beginning blading on these segments: Forest Service Roads 2500100. For clarification of affected areas, the District Botanist should be contacted, and upon request, will identify with flagging all areas of concern.

T-832 REMOVE AND END HAUL MATERIALS (05/07)

832.01 Description

Work consists of loading, hauling, and placing of slide, slough, or excess materials such as rock, soil, vegetation, and other materials to designated disposal sites.

832.02 Maintenance Requirements

A.

Remove, end haul, and dispose of excess materials generated by work under other Sections of this contract.

B.

Remove the slide and slough materials in the area extending approximately 6 feet vertically above the road surface and not more than 3 feet down slope from the roadbed. Dispose of material at designated sites as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS, identified in SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS, or as ordered by the Contracting Officer.

Reshape the slope which generated the slide material as nearly as practical to its original condition by equipment operating from road surface. Reshaping of roadside ditches in slide area shall be in accordance with Section T-831.

C.

When approved by the Contracting Officer, fill slumps by compacting selected materials into roadway depressions. Compaction is by Method 2.

D.

Place all materials in disposal sites as specified in the SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS, as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS, or as ordered by the Contracting Officer.

1.

Method 1 - Side Casting and End Dumping. Material may be placed by side casting and end dumping. Where materials include large rocks, provide a solid fill by working smaller pieces and fines into voids. Shape the finished surfaces to drain.

2.

Method 2 Layer Placement - Step or roughen surfaces on which materials are to be placed prior to placing any material. Place materials in approximately horizontal layers no more than 12 inches thick. Compact each layer by operating hauling and spreading equipment over the full width of each layer.

E.

Repair any damage to existing aggregate or pavement surfaces.

T-834 DRAINAGE STRUCTURE MAINTENANCE (10/07)

834.01 Description

This work consists of cleaning and reconditioning culverts and other drainage structures.

834.02 Maintenance Requirements

A.

Clean drainage structures, inlet structures, culverts, catch basins, and outlet channels specified in the SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS. Clean catch basins by removing the material within the area SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS.

B.

Clean the transition from the ditch line to the catch basin a distance of 10 feet from the catch basin. Clean outlet channels and lead-off ditches a distance of 6 feet. Remove and place debris and vegetation so as to not enter the channel or ditch, or obstruct traffic. Haul debris and vegetation to a designated disposal area in accordance with Section T-832.

C.

Hydraulic flushing of drainage structures is not allowed unless provided for in the SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS.

Cleaning and reconditioning are limited to the first 3 feet of inlet and outlet, determined along the top of the structure. Recondition culvert inlet and outlet by field methods such as jacking out or cutting away damaged metal which obstructs flow. Treat cut edges with a zinc rich coating, in accordance with AASHTO M 36M and ASTM A 849.

E.

Where DESIGNATED ON THE GROUND, included in the ROAD LISTING, SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS or as ordered by the Contracting Officer invasive species of concern prevention practices shall be followed as listed below.

Invasive Species of Concern Prevention Practices

Objectives are to reduce the spread of noxious weeds. For those areas identified on the project area map and/or on the ground by Forest Service, the Contractor shall produce a Road Maintenance Plan to blade the areas for Forest Service approval, prior to beginning blading on these segments: Forest Service Roads 2500100. For clarification of affected areas, the District Botanist should be contacted, and upon request, will identify with flagging all areas of concern.

DRAWING T-834 – CLEANING OF DITCH RELIEF, CATCH BASIN & TRANSITION

T-835 ROADWAY DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE (05/07)

835.01 Description

This work consists of providing post haul drainage on roads.

835.02 Maintenance Requirements

A. Drainage

1.

Upon completion of work, shape the roadway to provide for the removal of surface water. The roadway need not be passable to vehicles. Repair and reinstall water bars, barriers or berms existing prior to the Purchaser's operation. Areas where water is ponded by existing centerline profile sags in through cuts may be left untreated.

2.

Continuous blade shaping of the roadbed is not required under this specification.

3. Work to be done at staked locations shall be as indicated on the stake and/or stated in SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS:

4.

Any of the following methods are acceptable for use at eroded or rutted locations:

Method A:

Out-sloping the roadbed at not less than ½ inch per yard of width.

Method B:

In-sloping the roadbed at not less than ½ inch per yard of width.

Method C:

Water bar roadbed at locations staked on the ground and construct as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS or as included in SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS.

5. Drainage structures located in through fills and natural watercourses shall be fully functional without obstructions, including inlet and outlet channel within 20 feet of the structure.

DRAWING T-835 – WATER BAR

T-836 MAINTENANCE FOR LIMITED USE (05/07)

836.01 Description

This work consists of making limited use roads passable for joint use by Purchaser and high clearance vehicles, and providing drainage from the traveled way and roadbed.

836.02 Maintenance Requirements

A. Traveled Way

Purchaser may smooth or fill existing cross ditches and water bars and by agreement modify existing road junctions to enable vehicle access. Prior to beginning haul and resumption of haul after an extended stoppage:

1.

Remove brush, fallen trees, rocks, and other debris from traveled way, including turnouts, turnarounds, and other locations that interfere with needed maintenance as follows:

a.

No object extending over 4 inches above the road surface shall remain within the 12 feet usable traveled way and 10 feet turnout widths. Center the usable width on the roadbed or position away from the fill slope.

b.

Cut and remove standing or down trees, logs, brush, and limbs from within the area described in 1 a. above. Remove all encroaching limbs to a height of 14 feet above the traveled way surface. Scatter material not meeting utilization standards outside and below the roadbed on the fill side. Limb and remove timber which meets utilization standards or deck at agreed locations.

c.

Place all removed materials away from drainages.

d.

During use, maintain drainage structures, including dips, ditches and culverts in a useable condition.

2.

Clean and recondition drainage facilities in accordance with: Section T-831 and T-834.

B. Slough and Slides

1.

Slough and slides may be left in place, provided surface drainage is provided and at least 12 feet of width is available for vehicle passage.

2.

Purchaser may reposition or ramp over slides and slough when the traveled way width is less than 12 feet providing the material is capable of supporting vehicles. Limit out slope to no more than six percent.

3.

Reposition slough or slide materials on the roadbed which are not capable of supporting a vehicle to provide the 12 foot width. When directed by the Contracting Officer, slough or slide material will be removed under Section T-832.

C.

Slumps and Washouts

1.

Drain the roadbed immediately upgrade of slumps and longitudinal cracks to prevent water from entering slump area.

2.

Slumps and longitudinal cracks at the edge of the roadbed shall not be considered a part of the usable width. Usable width may be reduced to 10 feet in the area of the slump.

3.

Unless the Contractor Officer agrees to material being placed on slumps, ramp the slumps on both ends into undisturbed roadbed to provide at least 10 feet usable width. Use removed materials to guide vehicles to the ramp location or to aid in draining the area.

4.

Washouts may be filled with suitable material.

D.

Post haul

At the end of hauling or prior to entering into seasonal shutdowns or a period of extended inactivity:

1.

Shape the traveled way and disturbed roadbed to provide functional drainage.

2.

Reinstall removed cross ditches and water bars and provide any additional drainage structures necessary to offset changes caused through use and maintenance.

3.

Leave roads useable for high clearance vehicles. Remove or reshape purchaser modifications at road junctions to leave the entrance as it was before use, or as agreed at the time of improvement.

T-838 MAINTENANCE FOR HIGH CLEARANCE VEHICLE USE (05/07)

838.01 Description

This work consists of making limited use roads passable for project use by Purchaser and providing drainage from the traveled way and roadbed.

838.02 Maintenance Requirements

A.

Traveled Way

Purchaser may smooth or fill existing cross ditches and water bars and as approved by the Contracting Officer modify existing road junctions to enable vehicle access. The Purchaser may perform the following work prior to beginning haul and resumption of haul after an extended stoppage:

1.

Remove brush, fallen trees, rocks, and other debris from traveled way, including turnouts, turnarounds, and other locations that interfere with needed maintenance as follows:

a.

No object extending over 4 inches above the road surface shall remain within the 12 feet usable traveled way. Center the usable width on the roadbed or position away from the fill slope.

b.

Cut and remove standing or down trees, logs, brush, and limbs from within the area described in 1(a). Remove all encroaching limbs to a height of 14 feet above the traveled way surface. Scatter material not meeting utilization standards outside and below the roadbed on the fill side. Limb and remove timber that meets utilization standards or deck at locations approved by the Contracting Officer.

c.

Place all removed materials away from drainages.

d.

During use, maintain drainage structures including dips, ditches and culverts in a usable condition.

2.

Clean and recondition drainage facilities in accordance with Section T-831 and T-834.

B.

Slough and Slides

1.

Slough and slides may be left in place, provided surface drainage is provided and at least 12 feet of width is available for vehicle passage.

2.

Purchaser may reposition or ramp over slides and slough when the traveled way width is less than 12 feet providing the material is capable of supporting vehicles. Limit out slope to no more than six percent.

3.

Reposition slough or slide materials, which are not capable of supporting a vehicle, on the roadbed to provide the 12 feet width. When directed by the Contracting Officer, slough or slide material will be removed under Section T-832.

C.

Slumps and Washouts

1.

Drain the roadbed immediately upgrade of slumps and longitudinal cracks to prevent water from entering slump area.

2.

Slumps and longitudinal cracks at the edge of the roadbed shall not be considered a part of the usable width. Usable width may be reduced to 10 feet in the area of the slump.

3.

Unless the Contracting Officer approves material being placed on slumps, ramp the slumps on both ends into undisturbed roadbed to provide at least 10 feet usable width. Use removed materials to guide vehicles to the ramp location or to aid in draining the area.

4.

Washouts may be filled with suitable material.

D.

Post haul

At the end of hauling or prior to entering into seasonal shutdowns or a period of extended inactivity:

1. Shape the traveled way and disturbed roadbed to provide functional drainage.

2. Reinstall removed cross ditches and water bars and provide any additional drainage structures necessary to offset changes caused through use and maintenance.

3. Leave roads useable for high clearance vehicles. Remove or reshape purchaser modifications at road junctions to leave the entrance as it was before use, or as agreed at the time of improvement.

T-839 MAINTENANCE FOR PROJECT USE (05/07)

839.01 Description

Work consists of providing minimum access required for Purchaser's Operations and associated Forest Service contract administration and preventing unacceptable resource or road damage.

839.02 Maintenance Requirements

A.

Purchaser is authorized to perform the following maintenance to provide vehicle passage and drainage:

1.

Removing log, earth, and rock barriers and/or improving existing road junctions to enable vehicle access as mutually agreed.

2.

Smoothing or filling existing cross ditches and water bars.

3.

Installing Purchaser-furnished culverts or other temporary drainage structures for shallow stream crossings as approved by the Contracting Officer.

4.

Removing brush, fallen trees, rocks and other materials from the traveled way and other locations that interfere with needed maintenance:

a.

Place all removed materials away from drainages.

b.

Limb and remove timber which meets utilization standards or deck at locations approved by the Contracting Officer. Scatter other woody materials, including limbs, off of and below the roadbed without creating concentrations.

5.

Clean and recondition drainage structures in accordance with Section T-831 and Section T-834.

6.

Reposition or ramp over slough and slides to provide adequate width of traveled way material.

7.

Provide traveled way drainage above slumps and seal cracks in slump area. Ramp the slumps on both ends into undisturbed roadbed to provide usable width unless otherwise ordered by the Contracting Officer.

B.

During use, the traveled way shall not channel water along the road. Prior to seasonal periods of anticipated rains and runoff, perform the following work:

1.

Shape the traveled way and roadbed to drain.

2.

Reinstall removed cross ditches and water bars; construct any additional drainage structures necessary to offset changes through use and maintenance.

3.

Perform work outlined in 839.02 A (5), (6), and (7).

4.

During periods of non use, replace original barrier or provide and maintain standard MUTCD, Type 3, barricades unless alternate type barriers are approved by the Contracting Officer.

839.03 Post Haul Requirements

A.

Upon completion of project use perform such work as needed to reasonably conform to the character of the existing road prior to Purchaser's maintenance for project use, unless otherwise provided in the SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS or the ROAD LISTING. Work shall be in addition to requirements of 839.02 B and in accordance with 839.03 B and C.

B.

Roads designated in the ROAD LISTING to be blocked shall conform to the requirements of Section T-835. Unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer, remove Purchaser-installed temporary structures from National Forest System land. Associated commercially-obtained materials shall remain the property of the Purchaser.

C.

Remove or reshape Purchaser improvements at road junctions, as approved by the Contracting Officer at the time of improvement.

T-842 CUTTING ROADWAY VEGETATION (10/07)

842.01 Description

This work consists of cutting all vegetative growth, including trees and other vegetation less than 4 inches in diameter measured 6 inches above the ground, on roadway surfaces and roadsides.

842.02 Maintenance Requirements

A.

General

1.

Cut brush, trees, and other vegetation within each area treated to a maximum height of 6 inches above the ground surface or obstruction such as rocks or existing stumps. When work is performed under this Section, remove all limbs which extend into the treated area, or over the roadbed, to a height of 14 feet above the traveled way surface elevation.

2.

Items to remain will be DESIGNATED ON THE GROUND.

3.

Work may be performed either by hand or mechanically unless specifically shown in the ROAD LISTING. Self-propelled equipment is not allowed on cut and fill slopes or in ditches.

4.

Correct damage to trunks of standing trees caused by Purchaser's operation either by treatment with a commercial nursery sealer or by removing the tree as directed by the Contracting Officer.

5.

Limb trees within the cutting limits which are over 4 inches -measured at 6 inches above the ground in lieu of cutting.

6.

When trees are limbed, cut limbs within 4 inches of the trunk.

B.

Cutting Side Vegetation

1.

Show the width of vegetation to be removed in the ROAD LISTING.

2.

Unless otherwise included in the SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS or DESIGNATED ON THE GROUND:

a.

Commence work at the edge of the traveled way and proceed away from the road centerline.

b.

Roads without a defined traveled way: The starting point for cutting will be marked on the ground or defined in the SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS.

3.

The points for establishing cutting limits are as follows:

a.

Fill and day lighted (wide roadbed) section cutting commences at the edge of the traveled way and proceeds away from the road center line.

b.

Drainage ditched section cutting commences at the bottom of the existing ditch and proceeds away from the road center line. Cutting on ditch fore slopes is not required.

c.

Non-ditched cut section cutting commences at the intersection of the cut bank and the roadbed and proceeds away from center line.

4.

Provide transitions between differing increments of cutting width. Accomplish transitions in a taper length of not less than 50 feet or more than 70 feet.

C.

Debris

1.

Materials resulting from the cutting operation in excess of 12 inches in length or 3 inches in diameter are not allowed to remain on roadway slopes within the treated area, in ditches, or within water courses.

2.

Remove limbs and chunks in excess of 3 inches in any dimension from the traveled way and shoulders.

3.

Materials may be scattered down slope from the roadbed, outside of the work area and drainages unless otherwise listed in D. Invasive Species of Concern.

Invasive Species of Concern

Where DESIGNATED ON THE GROUND, included in the ROAD LISTING, SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS or as ordered by the Contracting Officer invasive species of concern prevention practices shall be followed as…