Technical Specs.docx

WILDCAT DECOMISSIONING

WILDCAT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

101 - TERMS, FORMAT AND DEFINITIONS

101.04 ADD THE FOLLOWING

EXCAVATOR MUNCHING -- Using the excavator shovel to loosen compacted materials to a minimum depth of 18-inches for the road width (excluding the 5 foot wide cattle trail on road 1306-635). Preferred method is to treat alternating 100-foot sections avoiding vegetated areas. The decommissioned road and cattle trial must be in a stable condition that maintains drainage minimizing erosion.

201 - CLEARING AND GRUBBING

201.01 REPLACE WITH THE FOLLOWING

Some minor clearing may be necessary in order to access the road and complete a work item. If necessary for proper excavation and placement of material, remove vegetation from fill slope, back slope, and ditch lines prior to excavation and placement of material.

(a) Performance. When clearing is needed, it shall be accomplished as follows:

(1) Clearing slash shall be scattered on disturbed areas and shall not be incorporated in embankment material unless otherwise SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS.

(2) Unless otherwise SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS, the materials generated will not need to be limbed and lopped.

(3) Materials shall be positioned in a stable position to prevent rolling.

(4) Generated Materials that create such a deep or thick mat that they will prevent seeding, ripping, or other ground surface treatments called for shall be further scattered or moved off disturbed areas.

201.08 MEASUREMENT: REPLACE WITH THE FOLLOWING:

Clearing is incidental to other pay items and will not be paid separately

201.09 PAYMENT: REPLACE WITH THE FOLLOWING

No separate pay item will be made for clearing.

203 - REMOVAL OF STRUCTURES AND OBSTRUCTIONS

203.04 REMOVING MATERIAL: DELETE PARAGRAPH 3 BEGINNING WITH RAZE AND REMOVE… AND REPLACE WITH THE FOLLOWING:

All designated structures such as metal or wooden open top water diverters, rubber water diverters, fences, gates, designated bridges and abutments, culverts and guardrail barriers shall be removed.

All removed fencing, gates, guardrail barriers, culverts, and other metal or plastic materials designated for removal, shall become property of the Contractor and shall be removed from National Forest land.

Removed rocks and boulders shall be placed next to back slopes unless otherwise SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS or agreed by Contracting Officer.

All 18” and 24” cross drains that are removed will be replaced with a rolling dip or water bar as indicated on the work list. Rolling dips and water bars are considered part of the cross drain removal and incidental to cross drain removal therefore it will not be paid for separately.

203.07 MEASUREMENT: REPLACE WITH THE FOLLOWING:

Measurement for Removal of Obstructions shall be made for the completed removal and disposal off of National Forest Lands for each item to be removed as specified in this contract or by the Engineer.

203.08 PAYMENT: REPLACE WITH THE FOLLOWING:

Payment will be made at the Contract unit price measured as provided above, completed and accepted. All required labor, equipment, materials, and permits are incidental to this pay item and no separate payment will be made.

Payment will be made under the following:

204 - EXCAVATION AND EMBANKMENT

204.16 MEASUREMENT: REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH THE FOLLOWING:

Excavation and embankment for this project shall be incidental to Section 211 ROADWAY OBLITERATION.

204.17 PAYMENT:

No separate pay item will be made for Excavation and Embankment.

211 - ROADWAY OBLITERATION

211.01 ADD THE FOLLOWING TO THE END:

(c) Method 3. Loosen 25 % of the roadbed by excavator munching to a maximum depth of 18 inches. Construct rolling dip where culverts have been removed. Scatter any available slash on obliterated roadway. Eliminate all ruts and low spots that could hold water. Effectively close the road by installing an earthen berm and obliterating the first 150 feet of roadway to approximate ground contour. On road 1306-365 the contractor shall not munch a wandering 5-foot wide path for livestock and range operations within the roadway prism boundaries. The remaining path shall not interferer with proper drainage of the decommissioned road.

For the purpose of this specification the project Work Description Lists are considered part of the Drawings.

211.03 WATERBARS AND BARRIERS: REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH THE FOLLOWING:

Construct a roadway barrier where indicated in the Work Description List and indicated by the Engineer. Water bars shall be constructed where indicated in the field by the Engineer.

211.05 MEASUREMENT: REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH THE FOLLOWING:

Measurement for Roadway Obliteration shall be for the completed roadway obliteration by Method 3 including earthwork and embankment, excavator munching, ripping, scarification and water bars as specified by the Engineer per mile. Construction of Vehicle Access Barriers shall be per each.

211.06 PAYMENT: REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH THE FOLLOWING:

Payment will be made at the Contract unit price measured as provided above, completed and accepted. All required labor, equipment, materials, and permits are incidental to this pay item and no separate payment will be made.

Payment will be made under the following:

622 - RENTAL EQUIPMENT

622.02 RENTAL EQUIPMENT: REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH THE FOLLOWING:

The CO will order in writing rental equipment for use on the project. Submit the model number and serial number for each piece of equipment before use. Make equipment available for inspection and approval before use.

Furnish and operate equipment with such auxiliary attachments, oilers, and so forth, as are usually needed for efficient operation of the equipment. Keep the equipment in good repair and capable of operating 90 percent of the working time.

Obtain approval for the length of workday and work week before beginning work. Keep daily records of the number of unit-hours of operation. Submit the records along with certified copies of the payroll.

The Contractor shall maintain a daily record for each piece of rental equipment showing:

(a) Contract Number.

(b) Names of Contractor and operator.

(c) Make and model of equipment.

(d) Project road number

(e) Date and authorized hours of operation to nearest quarter hour, with move-in/move-out, regular operation and on-site transport shown separately.

(f) Explanation of any hours lost (meal breaks, down time, etc.)

(g) Signatures of Government officer (COR) and Contractor Representative.

All equipment shall be furnished on a fully operated basis. The provided equipment shall be in good mechanical and operating condition, and shall be operated by skilled operators experienced in the type of work for which the equipment is being used.

All equipment shall meet the applicable OSHA and DOT requirements including: Rollover protection structure (ROPS); screening or guards to protect the operator and the cab from falling material or cab punctures resulting from operation of the machine; and seat belts properly installed, useable and in good condition. Equipment shall also include suitable guards to protect engine, track rollers, hydraulic hoses, and radiator

Equipment which exceed the required age by no more than 10 years (year of manufacture no earlier than 1974) may be accepted if (and only if) the equipment is certified to be in good operating and mechanical condition by a qualified mechanic employed by an independent repair facility or an authorized dealer for the make of equipment being offered. Questions as to qualifications of the mechanic shall be resolved by the Contracting Officer, whose decision shall be final.

Hydraulic Excavator shall meet the following minimum specifications:

a) Track driven.

b) Flywheel horsepower: 80-120.

c) Hydraulic bucket and thumb. Minimum bucket size: 1 cubic yard.

d) Power shift or power shuttle.

e) Minimum reach, ground level: 25 feet.

f) Maximum age: 20 calendar years (year of manufacture no earlier than 1990).

Crawler Tractor shall meet the following minimum specifications:

a) 120-160engine flywheel horsepower

b) with hydraulically controlled tilt & angle dozer blade

c) Maximum age: 20 calendar years (year of manufacture no earlier than 1990).

Equipment Transport The Contractor shall furnish on a fully operated basis, a suitable transport capable of hauling the crawler tractor and hydraulic excavator.

Dump Truck shall me the following minimum specifications:

a) Minimum 10 cubic yard bed capacity.

b) Maximum age: 20 calendar years (year of manufacture no earlier than 1990).

622.04 MEASUREMENT: REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH THE FOLLOWING:

Use the method of measurement that is DESIGNATED IN THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.

Payment for equipment time will include all hours when the equipment is in operation performing the required work on-site. Operating time shall be measured to the nearest quarter hour. Each day, record the actual hours that the equipment is in operation on the required work.

No time is counted or paid for lunch breaks or for labor time commuting to and from work sites before or after daily on-site equipment work times. No additional payment is made for costs associated with equipment support.

No payment will accrue during any period that equipment is not in a safe or operable condition. Do not measure equipment time dependent upon another piece of non--operable equipment.

The contract unit price applies regardless of the total time per day or total time per week. No additional premium rates shall apply for overtime hours.

Payment for equipment time includes the time required for walking the equipment between project worksites, but shall not exceed the unit cost for Item 622.03 No measurement or payment will be made for standby time.

622.05 PAYMENT: REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH THE FOLLOWING:

The accepted quantities will be paid for at the contract unit price for each PAY ITEM DESIGNATED IN THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.

Payment will be made under the following:

625 - TURF ESTABLISHMENT

625.01 DESCRIPTION: REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH THE FOLLOWING:

This work consists of seeding and mulching.

625.03 GENERAL: REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH THE FOLLOWING:

Apply turf establishment to prepared ground or any disturbed areas between April 15 and May 30 or September 15 and October 1. Apply turf establishment to the areas shown on the plans or work lists within 10 days after completion of ground disturbing activities. Seeded areas damaged by construction activities shall be reseeded within 10 days of the damage. Do not seed during windy weather or when the ground is excessively wet, frozen or snow covered.

Assure that all seed and mulch used in the work conforms to the weed free requirements of section 713.

625.04 PREPARING SEEDBED: REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH THE FOLLOWING:

Ensure that the surface soil is in a roughened condition favorable for germination and growth.

625.05 WATERING: REMOVE ENTIRE SECTION:

625.08 EROSION CONTROL MATERIAL

Apply wood fiber at rate of 1200 pounds per acre. (Fiber will be supplied by US Forest Service.)

625.11 MEASUREMENT: REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH THE FOLLOWING:

Measurement shall be for the completed task of seeding and mulching per acre and erosion control blanket per square yard.

625.12 PAYMENT: REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH THE FOLLOWING:

Payment will be made at the Contract unit price measured as provided above, completed and accepted. All required labor, equipment, materials, and permits are incidental to this pay item and no separate payment will be made.

Payment will be made under the following:

713 - ROADSIDE IMPROVEMENT MATERIAL

713.04 SEED: REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH THE FOLLOWING:

All seed to be utilized must be tested and the test is subject to review by the U.S. Forest Service. Contractor shall submit documentation/certification of purity, germination rate and weed seed content for each lot utilized. Seed shall not contain Washington State Class A or B weeds. Purity and germination must be greater than 80%. Seed mix shall be Pure Live Seed and Eastern Washington State origin is preferred.

Seed shall be applied at a minimum rate of 25#/Acre and shall be of the following seed mixes, upon request the U.S. Forest Service will provide contact information for local vendors:

DRY MIX

WET MIX

MEADOW MIX