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FY 14 MTA/MSH Brushing Vicinity Map

Section 171 — WEED PREVENTION

Description

171.01 This work consists washing and treating construction equipment to remove seeds, plants, and plant fragments from the equipment before the equipment is used on Forest Service lands.

Construction Requirements

171.02 General . Notify the CO in writing at least 15 days before moving any construction equipment onto the national forest. Construction equipment does not include cars, pickup trucks, and other vehicles that regularly travel between the construction site and areas off the National Forest.

Perform all work at a location designated on the plans or other locations approved in writing. Provide the CO with an opportunity to monitor the washing and inspection.

171.03 Equipment. Use a high pressure washing system.

For work on a national forest, use a washing system that traps all wash water and either stores it for removal from the national forest or recycles the water for continued use. If the equipment recycles the water, provide adequate filters for seed removal. Dispose of the filter material and removed seeds in an approved manner. Do not mix soaps, detergents, or other chemicals with the wash water

For work at a commercial washing facility, use an approved facility.

171.04 Washing. Wash the sides, tops, and undercarriages of all construction equipment. Remove all seeds, plants, plant fragments dirt, and debris from the construction equipment.

171.05 Inspection. Inspect the washed construction equipment, including the undercarriage, to ensure that the washing removed the dirt, debris, and seeds from the construction equipment. Rewash the construction equipment as necessary or as directed.

Measurement

171.06 Do not measure weed prevention for payment.

Payment

171.07 Include all costs associated with the Section 171-Weed Prevention in the unit price for Section 881-Mobilization.

Section 800 Definitions and Abbreviations

800.1 Definitions

Wherever 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:

1. Agreed or Approved - Official agreement or approval by use of a written document issued by the Government. Agreements also require signature of Service Provider's Representative and are dated.

2. Base course - The layer or layers of material placed on a subbase or a subgrade to support a surface course. (See Illustration of Road Maintenance Terms.)

3. Berm - A curb or dike that controls roadway runoff water, or delineates traffic direction.

4. Broad based dip - A shallow ditch placed across the roadbed to remove water from the roadbed surface that can be driven across by high clearance vehicles; usually placed diagonal to the centerline.

5. Catch Basin. The area immediately adjacent to inlet invert of the culvert.

6. Channel. A natural waterway leading into or away from a culvert or bridge.

7. Cross ditch. A shallow ditch placed across the roadbed to remove water from the roadbed surface that can be driven across by full-size pickups or other high clearance vehicles; usually placed diagonal to the centerline.

8. Culvert. Any structure that provides a passageway, drain, or waterway under a road or embankment.

9. Lead-off ditch. A ditch used to remove water from roadside drainage ditches, the roadway, cattleguards, or drainage structures such as culverts and drainage dips.

10. Ditch. A relatively long narrow excavation placed to collect or disperse water.

11. Drainage dip. A drainage structure that was previously constructed within the roadbed surface to form a uniform depression that allows routine passage of vehicles while diverting water from the traveled way.

12. Drainage ditch. A ditch located parallel to and abutting the roadbed.

13. Drainage structure. A term identifying manufactured devices placed to control water movements.

14. Drawings. Illustrations showing details of required work.

15. Equipment. All machinery, operating supplies and tools necessary for the proper performance and acceptable completion of the work.

16. Excess Material. Material from the roadway in excess to that needed for maintenance of roadway.

17. Foreslope. The slope of the ditch section nearest to the traveled way.

18. Grade. The vertical alignment of the top surface of the road.

19. Highway Vehicles. Vehicles such as, passenger cars and high clearance vehicles.

20. High Clearance Vehicles. Vehicles such as, pickups, 4x4s, and log trucks.

21. Hydrologic Function. Physical properties of the occurrence and movement of water on the earth’s surface and in particular that part which crosses transportation systems.

22. Materials. Any substances specified for use in the performance of the work.

23. Measurement. The process of identifying the dimensions, quantity, or capacity of an item..

24. Nominal Dimensions or Weights. The numerical values shown on the drawings or in the specifications as measurements for the work.

25. Original Contract Quantities. Those estimated quantities shown in the Schedule of Items as awarded.

26. Patching. Minor repairs.

27. Paved Surface or Pavement. Denotes asphalt, concrete, or other stabilized materials excluding natural aggregates. Dust palliative treatments are not considered as pavement.

28. Right-of-Way. A general term denoting (1) the privilege to pass over land in some particular line (including easement, lease, permit, or license to occupy, use, or traverse public or private Lands), or (2) real property necessary for the project, including roadway, buffer areas, access, and drainage areas.

29. Roadbed. The portion of a road between the intersection of the subgrade and side slopes, excluding that portion of the ditch below the subgrade.

30. Road Listing. A preliminary listing of road locations and any established work priorities.

31. Schedule of Items. A schedule in the contract that contains a listing and description of maintenance items, quantities, units of measure, methods of measurement, unit price, and amount.

32. Shoulder. The portion of the roadway continuous to the traveled way for accommodation of stopped vehicles, emergency use, and lateral support of travel way structure.

33. Slough or Slide. Material deposited on the roadway that may need to be repositioned or removed.

34. Slump. A localized portion of the roadbed that has slipped, or otherwise become lower than the adjacent roadbed, and constitutes a hazard to traffic.

35. Standard Specifications. Specifications for all divisions of work.

36. Subgrade. Top surface of roadbed upon which the pavement structure, shoulders, and curbs are constructed.

37. Traveled Way. The portion of the roadway designated for the movement of vehicles, exclusive of shoulders but including turnouts and curve widening.

38. Turnouts. A short auxiliary lane on a one-lane road provided for passage of meeting vehicles.

39. Unit of Measure. The unit and fractions of units shown in the Schedule of Items.

40. Unsuitable Material. Material removed during maintenance, which must be disposed of in designated locations. Includes material with substantial amounts of vegetation or other objectionable material.

41. Waterbar. A deeper type cross ditch, which is not intended for standard passenger vehicles.

42. Work Schedule. The Service Provider's current schedule for work progression.

800.2 Abbreviations

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 or specification shall mean the latest addition or amendment thereto in effect on date of Invitation for Bids.)

AASHTO – American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.

ASTM – American Society for Testing and Materials.

EPA – Environmental Protection Agency.

FAR – Federal Acquisition Regulation System.

FED SPEC – Federal Specifications.

FP-03 – Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects.

FSSS- Forest Service Supplemental Specifications

MSHA – Mine Safety Health Administration.

MUTCD – Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

NBS – National Bureau of Standards.

OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Act.

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Illustration of Road Maintenance Terms.

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Section 801 Quantity Measurement Terms

1. U.S. Customary Units of measure are used in conjunction with these specifications.

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2. The methods of measurement and computation will be those necessary to accurately determine the quantities of materials furnished and work performed.

3. All items, which are measured by the feet, will be measured parallel to its longitudinal centerline, unless otherwise shown on the drawings.

4. A station when used as a definition of term or measurement will be one hundred feet, or a precise location along a survey line.

5. Miles will, in the absence of known distances from existing plans or surveys, be determined by the

Government using a calibrated survey odometer or equal substitute operated on the traveled way at or parallel to road centerline.

6. The term "ton" means 2000 pounds. Trucks used to haul material measured by truck weight shall be weighed empty at least once daily, and each truck shall bear a plainly legible identification mark.

Weigh tickets furnished by the Contractor from certified scales will be used to determine weight measurements.

7. Materials measured by the cubic yard in the hauling vehicle shall be measured therein at the point of delivery. Vehicles may be of any size or type, provided that the box is of such shape that the actual volume may be readily and accurately determined.

8. Measurement by the acre will use the length and width treated. Measurement of width will approximate significant slope breaks, but will not include minor deviations along the slopes. The measured slope distance for the length will multiply width treated and converted to a standard 10,000 square yard or acreage value of the surface area treated.

9. Measure square yard with horizontal longitudinal and traverse measurements.

10. The term "lump sum" when used in the Schedule of Items means the complete unit as required by or described in the contract.

11. Measurement will be made of each item or unit of work, as shown in the Schedule of Items, completed and accepted in accordance with the contract provisions, specifications, and drawings.

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808 - WORK AREA MANAGEMENT (2/02)

808.01 Description

This Section establishes Contractor responsibilities for traffic control and equipment requirements in work areas.

808.02 Requirements

A. Traffic Conditions - Unless otherwise provided in the SPECIAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS, roads other than those listed for work under Section 835 are open to traffic with not more than fifteen (15) minutes maximum delay time.

B. A plan for satisfactory handling of traffic, approved by the Government, is required prior to initiating or performing work which interferes with use of traveled roadways.

C. Traffic Control Devices

1. Provide signs and other devices complying with National Standards as contained in Part VI of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Provide traffic control for occupied work areas that is in accordance with these specifications. All signs and devices remain the property of the Contractor.

2. Keep traffic devices current with maintenance operation and remove upon completion.

3. Use warning signs to control traffic approaching the work area from either direction and also from side accesses having standard Government rectangular or trapezoidal-shaped route markers with horizontal numbering.

4. Required signs may be mounted on portable or temporary mountings. Use standard MUTCD shapes, colors, sizes, and legends.

5. Mark hazards incidental to the work within or on the traveled way, shoulders, or turnouts with hazard identification markers, illuminated beacons, and other MUTCD devices to safely guide road users through the area. Mark work segments not completed on a daily basis appropriately for night travel. Obtain authorization before commencing work at night.

6. Advisory speed plates may be used to control traffic through the work area.

D. Flaggers - Provide properly equipped, trained and certified, flag person(s) where the traffic is required to stop before proceeding. Stop traffic in locations which provide width enough for passage of traffic and reasonable protection for vehicles. When flag control is used, advance warning signs are required.

E. Contractor's Equipment

1. Equip all vehicles and machinery operating on or from the traveled way or road shoulder with flashing lights, strobes, or rotary beacons operated continuously while

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work is in progress. Use truck headlights at all times while operating. Backup horns are required on all self-propelled equipment in excess of 5 metric tons (5½ tons) gross weight.

2. Park vehicles and machinery not currently used in the maintenance operation off the traveled way at approved locations to minimize interference with normal use.

808.03 Measurement and Payment

No separate measurement or payment will be made for meeting requirements of this Section.

All work and materials are incidental to paid work in this contract.

842 ROADWAY VEGETATION MAINTENANCE

842.01 Service Required

Remove vegetation, including trees, on roadway surfaces and roadsides.

842.02 Performance Standard

Roadway vegetation maintenance is complete when the vegetation has been removed from the designated treatment area which interferes with traffic, obscures signs, impedes the flow of water or diverts water from drainage structures.

A. Maintenance Level 4 and 5 roads

Vegetation shall be removed to a maximum height of X inches above ground surfaces. Trees larger than X inches diameter breast height (dbh) are designated to remain.

B. Maintenance Level 3 roads

Vegetation shall be removed to a maximum height of X inches above ground surfaces. Trees larger than X inches dbh are designated to remain.

C. Maintenance Level 2 roads

Vegetation shall be removed to a maximum height of X inches above ground surfaces. Trees larger than X inches dbh are designated to remain.

D. All Roads

When ordered by the Contracting Officer to work in a weed infested area the contractor will be required to prevent spreading the infestation into un-infested areas by cleaning vehicles and equipment. The contractor will use wash stations approved by the Contracting Officer.

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842.03 Location of Work

As specified on roads listed on the road listing, shown on the plans, marked on the ground or ordered by the Contracting Officer.

A. Maintenance Level 4 and 5 roads

The treatment area will be SHOWN ON THE PLANS. If plans or supplemental specifications are not included, the treated area includes the road bed measured from center line to bottom of ditch / or defined road edge, plus an additional X feet on each side.

If there is no defined road edge, or a ditch does not exist, the treated area is X feet from both sides of center line of the road. Provide a vertical clearance of X feet measured from the road surface elevation.

B. Maintenance Level 3 roads center line to bottom of ditch, or defined road edge, plus an additional X feet on each side.

If there is no defined road edge, or a ditch does not exist, the treated area is X feet from

C. Maintenance Level 2 roads center line to bottom of ditch, or defined road edge, plus an additional X feet on each side.

If there is no defined road edge, or a ditch does not exist, the treated area is X feet from

D. All roads

Locations of weed infested areas are marked on the ground. Do not operate in the weed infested areas unless ordered to do so by the Contracting Officer.

842.04 Measurement

Measurement under this Section will be made by the total number of units for each item listed in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS completed and accepted.

A. Mile: Work activity will be measured along the centerline of the road regardless of the number of lanes.

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842.05

A. The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the Section 842 pay items listed in the schedule of items. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section.

Pay Item Pay Unit

842(1) Vegetation Maintenance Level 4 roads Mile 842(2) Vegetation Maintenance Level 3 roads Mile 842(3) Vegetation Maintenance Level 2 roads Mile

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842.06 Acceptable Quality Levels

Description Major Minor Allowable Defects Required Action Defect Defect Major Minor Major Minor

Tree damage Damage to more than 30% of the tree bole

Damage to 30% or less of the tree bole

1 per unit

3 per unit Remove or Treat Treat

Horizontal Clearance

More than 2% not cleared to limits

2% or less not cleared to limits 0 per unit

20’ per 1000’

Rework Rework if greater than 1 minor defect *

Vertical Clearance

More than 2% not cleared to limits

2% or less not cleared to limits 0 per unit

20’ per 1000’

Rework Rework if greater than 1 minor defect *

Height Above ground surface

More than 2% not cleared to limits

2% or less not cleared to limits 0 per unit

20’ per 1000’

Rework Rework if greater than 1 minor defect *

Drainage Impeded flow or water diverted out of drainage structures.

2% or less impeded, but water will stay in the channel.

0 per unit

20’ per 1000’

Rework Rework if greater than 1 minor defect *

Oversized Material (Level 4&5)

Material greater than 3" diameter remaining on the road surface

Material 1” – 3” in diameter remaining on the road surface

0 per unit

0 per unit Rework Rework

Material greater than 3" diameter and 36" in length remaining on the roadway drainages or has the potential to move into drainages.

Material 1” - 3" in diameter and 36" in length remaining on the roadway slopes and drainages or has the potential to move into drainages.

0 per unit

10 per 1000’

Rework Rework if greater than 1 minor defect *

Oversized Material (Level 3)

Material greater than 3" diameter and 12" in length remaining on the road surface

Material 1” - 3" in diameter and 36" in length remaining on the road surface

0 per unit

0 per unit Rework Rework

Material greater than 3" diameter and 36" in length remaining on the roadway drainages or has the potential to move into drainages.

Material 1” - 3" in diameter and greater 36" in length remaining on the roadway slopes and drainages or has the potential to move into drainages.

0 per unit

10 per 1000’

Rework Rework if greater than 1 minor defect *

Oversized Material (Level 2)

Concentrations of material greater than 6" diameter and 3 feet in length remaining on the road surface

Material less than 6" diameter and 3 feet in length remaining on the road surface

0 per unit

5 per 1000’

Rework Rework if greater than 1 minor defect *

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Description Major Minor Allowable Defects Required Action Defect Defect Major Minor Major Minor Unstable concentrations of material less than 6" diameter and 3 feet in length remaining on the roadway slopes.

N/A 0 per unit

0 per unit Rework N/A

Material greater than 3" diameter and 36" in length remaining on the roadway drainages or has the potential to move into drainages.

Material 1” - 3" in diameter and greater 36" in length remaining on the roadway slopes and drainages or has the potential to move into drainages.

0 per unit

10 per 1000’

Rework Rework if greater than 1 minor defect *

Concentration (Level 3-5)

Any concentrations that affect sight distance

N/A 0 per unit

0 per unit Rework N/A

Work Area Management

Not following approved safety plan which may include signs, flaggers, and other temporary traffic control measures

Not following approved safety plan which may include signs, flaggers, and other temporary traffic control measures

0 per unit

0 per unit Suspend work until in compliance

Suspend work until in compliance

* The Forest Service has the option to choose a pay reduction in lieu of rework. However, The Forest Service must establish a threshold where rework is required and define pay reductions for each defect. Intent and use: User to establish threshold for the acceptable level of quality.

881 MOBILIZATION/EQUIPMENT MOVING

881.01 Service Required

A. Mobilization of personnel, equipment, and material to the project site.

B. Moving of equipment outside the established work schedule as ordered.

881.02 Performance Standards

A. Mobilization is complete when 100% of the personnel, equipment, and materials necessary to complete the work have been moved to the project site.

B. Moving is complete, when the contractor has moved from the present work site to the ordered work site and returned to the previous location.

881.03 Location of Work:

As specified on roads listed on the ROAD LISTING, SHOWN ON THE PLANS, or as ordered by the Contracting Officer.

881.04 Measurement:

Measurement under this Section will be made by the total number of units for each item listed in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS completed and accepted.

A. Mile: Work activity will be measured along the shortest feasible route to the nearest one (1) mile, from the starting location of the move, to the ordered work site.

881.05

A. The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the Section 881 pay items listed in the schedule of items.

Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section.

Pay Item Pay Unit

881(1) Mobilization Lump Sum 881(2) Mobilization Each 881(3) Equipment Moving Miles

881.06 Acceptable Quality Levels

A. Mobilization is acceptable when all equipment, personnel, and materials are moved to the project site and work has been started.

B. Ordered moves shall be completed within designated hours, unless agreed otherwise.

C. Service Provider shall meet the requirements in FSSS specification 171-Weed and Disease Prevention included in this contract.

R6-FS-6300-52 (5/97)

USDA FOREST SERVICE

PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION

FIRE PROTECTION AND SUPPRESSION

1. Fire Period and Closed Season Specific fire prevention measures are listed below and shall be effective for the period April 1 to October

31 of each year. The Forest Service may change the dates of said period by advance written notice if justified byunusual weather or other conditions. Required tools and equipment shall be kept currently in serviceable condition and immediately available for initial attack on fires.

2. Fire Plan

Before starting any operations on the project, the Contractor, Permittee, Licensee, or Purchaser, hereinafter referred to as the "Contractor," shall prepare a fire plan in cooperation with the Contracting Officer providing for the prevention and control of fires in the project area.

The Contractor shall certify compliance with fire protection and suppression requirements before beginning operations during the fire period and closed season, and shall update such certification when operations change

3. Substitute Measures

The Contracting Officer may by written notice authorize substitute measures or equipment or may waive specific requirements during periods of low fire danger.

4. Emergency Measures

The Forest Service may require emergency measures, including the necessary shutting down of equipment or portions of operations in the project area during periods of fire emergency created by hazardous climatic conditions.

5. Fire Control

The Contractor shall, independently and in cooperation with the Forest Service, take all reasonable action to prevent and suppress fires in the project area. Independent initial action shall be prompt and shall include the use of all personnel and equipment available in the project area.

For the purpose of fighting forest fires on or in the vicinity of the project which are not caused by the Contractor's operations, the Contractor shall place employees and equipment temporarily at the disposal of the Forest Service. Any individual hired by the Forest Service will be employed in accordance with the Interagency Pay Plan for Emergency Firefighters. The Forest Service will compensate the Contractor for equipment rented at fire fighting equipment rates common in the area, or at prior agreed to rates.

6. Compliance with State Forest Laws

Listing of specific fire precautionary measures herein is not intended to relieve the Contractor in any way from compliance with the State Fire Laws covering fire prevention and suppression equipment, applicable to operations under this contract, permit or license.

7. Fire Precautions

Specific fire precautionary measures are as follows:

a. Smoking and Open Fires

Smoking and fires shall be permitted only at the option of the Contractor. The Contractor shall not allow open fires on the project area without advance permission in writing from Forest Service.

Unless restricted by State Law or Federal Regulation, smoking shall be permitted only in such portions of the project area that are free of flammable material. Smokers shall sit down to smoke in such a position that any burning material will fall within a cleared area, and shall extinguish and press out in mineral soil all burning material before leaving the cleared area.

b. Fire Extinguishers and Equipment on Trucks, Tractors, etc.

All power-driven equipment operated by the Contractor on National Forest land, except portable fire pumps, shall be equipped with one fire extinguisher having a UL rating of at least 5 BC, and one "D" handled or long handled round point shovel, size "0" or larger. In addition, each motor patrol, truck and passenger-carrying vehicle shall be equipped with a double-bit axe or Pulaski, 3-1/2 pounds or larger.

Equipment shall be kept in a serviceable condition and shall be readily available.

c. Power Saws

Each gasoline power saw operator shall be equipped with a pressurized chemical fire extinguisher of not less than 8-ounce capacity by weight, and one long-handled round point shovel, size "0" or larger.

The extinguisher shall be kept in possession of the saw operator at all times. The shovel shall be accessible to the operator within 1 minute.

d. Extinguishers

One refill for each type or one extra extinguisher sufficient to replace each size extinguisher required on equipment shall be safely stored in the fire tool box or other agreed upon place on the project area that is protected and readily available.

e. Spark Arresters and Mufflers

Each internal combustion engine shall be equipped with a spark arrester meeting either (1) USDA Forest Service Standard 5100-1a, or (2) appropriate Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) recommended practice J335(b) and J350(a) as now or hereafter amended unless it is:

(1) Equipped with a turbine-driven exhaust supercharger such as the turbocharger. There shall be no exhaust bypass

(2) A passenger-carrying vehicle or light truck, or medium truck up to 40,000 GVW, used on roads and equipped with a factory-designedmuffler complete with baffles and an exhaust system in good working condition.

(3) A heavy duty truck, such as a dump or log truck, or other vehicleused for commercial hauling, used only on roads and equipped with a factory designed muffler and with a vertical stack exhaust system extending above the cab.

Exhaust equipment described in this subsection, including spark arresters and mufflers, shall be properly installed and constantly maintained in serviceable condition.

f. Emergency Fire Precautions

The Contractor shall restrict operations in accordance with the Industrial Fire Precaution Levels listed below. The Forest Service may change the Industrial Fire Precaution Levels to other values upon revision of the National Fire Danger Rating System and may change the specific Industrial Fire Precaution Levels when such changes are necessary for the protection of the National Forest. When sent to the Contractor, the revised Industrial Fire Precaution Levels will supersede the attached levels

INDUSTRIAL FIRE PRECAUTIONS SCHEDULE

INDUSTRIAL FIRE PRECAUTION (IFPL)

LEVEL

I. Closed season - Fire precaution requirements are in effect. A fire watch/security is required at this and all higher levels unless otherwise waived.

II. Partial hootowl - The following may operate only between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m., local time:

a. power saws, except at loading sites;

b. cable yarding;

c. blasting;

d. welding or cutting of metal.

III. Partial shutdown - The following shall be prohibited except as indicated:

Cable yarding - except that gravity operated logging systems employing non-motorized carriages may be operated between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m., local time, when all block and moving lines, except the line between the carriage and the chokers, are suspended 10 feet above the ground;

Power saws - except power saws may be used at loading sites and on tractor/skidder operations between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m., local time.

In addition, the following are permitted between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m., local time:

a. tractor/skidder operations;

b. mechanized loading and hauling of any product or material;

c. blasting;

d. welding or cutting of metal;

e. any other spark-emitting operation not specifically mentioned.

IV. General shutdown - All operations are prohibited.

The following definitions shall apply to these Industrial Fire Precaution Levels:

Cable yarding systems: A yarding system employing cables and winches in a fixed position.

Closed season (Fire Precautionary Period): That season of the year when a fire hazard exists as declared by the responsible agency official.

Contracting Officer: The person executing the contract, permit or license on behalf of the Government and includes that person's designated representative, acting within the limits of their authority or the duly appointed successor to the individuals.

Loading sites/woods site/project area: A place where any product or material

(including but not limited to logs, firewood, slash, soil, rock, poles, posts, etc.) is placed in or upon a truck or other vehicle

Low hazard area: Means any area where the responsible agency representative

(WDNR, ORF, BIA, BLM) determines the combination of elements reduces the probability of fire starting and/or spreading.

Tractor/skidder operations: include a harvesting operation, or portion of a harvesting operation, where tractors, skidders, or other harvesting equipment capable of constructing fireline, are actively yarding forest products and can quickly reach and effectively attack a fire start.

Waivers, written in advance, may be used for any and all activities. Activities for which waivers may be issued include, but are not limited to:

a. mechanized loading and hauling;

b. road maintenance such as sprinkling, graveling, grading and paving;

c. cable yarding using gravity systems or suspended lines and blocks, or other yarding systems where extra prevention measures will significantly reduce the risk of fire;

d. powers saws at loading sites or in felling and bucking where extra prevention measures will significantly reduce the risk of fire;

e. maintenance of equipment (other than metal cutting and welding) or improvements such as structures, fences and powerlines.

Such waiver, or substitute precautions will prescribe measures to be taken by the Contractor to reduce the risk of ignition, and/or the spread of fire. The Contracting Officer shall consider site specific weather factors, fuel conditions, and specific operations that result in less risk of fire ignition and/or spread than contemplated when precaution level was predicted. Consideration shall also be given to measures that reduce the precaution levels above. The Contractor shall assure that all conditions of such waivers or substitute precautions are met.

The Contractor shall obtain the predicted Industrial Fire Precaution Level daily, prior to the start of work, from the appropriate Ranger District headquarters. If predictions made after 6:00 p.m., local time, are significantly different than the original prediction, the Forest Service will inform the Contractor when changes in restrictions or industrial precautions are made.

NOTE: The IFPL system does not apply on lands protected by ODF east of the summit of the Cascades.

Where hauling involves transit through more than one shutdown/regulated use area, the precaution level at the woods loading site shall govern the level of haul restriction, unless otherwise prohibited by other than industrial precaution level system.

8. Fire Tools

The Contractor shall furnish serviceable fire fighting tools in a readily accessible fire tool box or compartment of sound construction with a hinged lid and hasp so arranged that the box can be secured or sealed. The box shall be red and marked "Fire Tools" in letters one inch high. It shall contain a minimum of:

a. 2 axes or Pulaskis with a 32-inch handle;

b. 3 adze eye hoes. One Pulaski may be substituted for 1 adze eye hoe;

c. 3 long-handled, round point shovels, size "0" or larger.

9. Fire Security

When the Industrial Fire Precautions Level is "I" or higher, unless a waiver is granted, the Contractor shall designate a person who shall perform fire security services listed below on the project area and vicinity. The designated person shall be capable of operating the Contractor's communications and fire fighting equipment specified in the contract, excluding helicopters, and of directing the activities of the Contractor's personnel on forest fires. In lieu of having the designated person perform the required supervisory duties, the Contractor may provide another person meeting the qualifications stated above to direct the activities of Contractor's personnel and equipment during all fire fighting activities.

Services described shall be for at least 1 hour from the time the Contractor's operations are shut down. For the purposes of this provision, personnel servicing equipment, and their vehicles, who are not engaged in cutting or welding metal are excluded.

Fire security services shall consist of moving throughout the operation area or areas constantly looking, reporting, and taking suppression action on any fires detected. Where possible, the designated person shall observe inaccessible portions of helicopter operating areas from vantage points within or adjacent to project area.

Blasting

Whenever the Industrial Fire Precaution Level is "II" or greater, a fire security person equipped with a long-handled, round point, No. "0" or larger, shovel, and a five-gallon backpack pump can filled with water will stay at location of blast for 1 hour after blasting is done. Blasting may be suspended by Forest Service in writing, in an area of high rate of spread and resistance to control.

Fuses shall not be used for blasting. Explosive cords shall not be used without written permission of Forest Service, which may specify conditions under which such explosives may be used and precautions to be taken.

Additional Fire Precautionary Measure 1 - Tank Truck

11. The Contractor shall provide a tank truck or trailer, containing not less than 300 gallons of water, during yarding, loading, land clearing, right-of-way clearing and mechanical treatment of slash. A tank truck or trailer will not be required if powersaw falling and bucking is the only operation. Such tank truck or trailer shall be maintained in a serviceable condition and located within 10 minutes, round trip, from each project area during fire period and closed seasonFire Period and Closed Season.

The tank truck or trailer shall be equipped with a pump capable of discharging 20 gallons of water per minute, using a 1/4 inch nozzle tip, through a 50 foot length of rubber line hose.

In addition, 500 feet of serviceable fabric jacket rubber lined hose of not less than 1 inch outside diameter, fitted with a nozzle capable of discharging a straight stream of 1/4 inch diameter and a spray pattern shall be immediately available for use. The tank, pump and at least 250 feet of hose and nozzle shall be connected and ready for use at all times.

If a trailer is used, it shall be equipped with a hitch to facilitate prompt movement. A serviceable tow vehicle shall be immediately available for attachment to the trailer and must meet the time requirements stated above. Such truck or trailer shall be equipped to operate for a minimum of 8 hours. Tank truck or trailer shall be available from the start of work to the end of the Fire Watch / Fire Security service.

Additional Fire Precautionary Measure 2 - Communications

12. The contractor shall provide adequate two-way communication facilities to report a fire to Forest Service within 15 minutes of detection. FCC Regulations prohibit commercial use of Citizen Band (CB) radios. (CB's are not considered adequate two-way communications).

Such communications shall be operable during periods of operation of power-driven equipment, including the time fire security is required. Fire Period and Closed Season

USDA Forest Service R6-FS-6300-55 (2/84)

Fire Plan

(For use with Forms R6-6300-50, R6-FS-6300-51, and R6-FS-6300-52)

Contractor Contract Number

Project Name Contract Performance Period

Contractor's Representative for Fire Matters

Name Title Office Phone Home Phone

Contracting Officer's Representative

Name Office Phone Home Phone

Forest Service Inspector(s)

Action by Contractor

The Contractor shall take on reasonable and practical action to prevent and suppress fires in the project area. The Contractor shall take suppression action immediately upon discovery of, or becoming aware of, such fire.

Action by Forest Service

The Forest Service may counsel with the Contractor on suppression action and will, when necessary, supplement the Contractor's efforts by furnishing personnel and equipment not available to the Contractor. In the event that a fire is not suppressed by the Contractor, and will require appreciable reinforcements, the Forest Service may take over suppression of the fire and may employ the Contractor's personnel and equipment.

Fire Prevention and Suppression

Predicted fire precautions class may be obtained from the following sources:

The Contractor has employed or designated the following named individual(s) as fireguard, whose duty is the detection and suppression of fires:

Contractor will, will not, permit employees to smoke while in the project area.

Open fires will, will not, be permitted by the Contractor. Although these activities may be permitted by the Contractor, it is understood that neither shall be allowed without being authorized, in writing, by the Contracting Officer's Representative.

Fires shall be reported to one of the following Forest Service employees:

Name Address or Location Office Phone Home Phone

Special Fire Qualifications of Contractor’s Employees

Name Best Fire Assignment

Other Qualifications

Total number of employees who could perform firefighting duties:

Vehicle Description, Type, Make, Model, Size, Year Number of Units Location

Joint Preparation of this fire plan is acknowledged:

Contractor or Designated Representative Contracting officer's Representative

Date Date

PAST AND CURRENT CONTRACT INFORMATION

(For the past two years)

OFFEROR'S NAME

CUSTOMER NAME CONTRACT NO. BRIEF DESCRIPTION PRIMARY CONTACT INFORMATION

NAME:

VOICE PHONE #:

CUSTOMER ADDRESS

FAX PHONE #:

CONTRACT VALUE COMPLETION DATE OR SECONDARY CONTACT INFO.

% COMPLETE IF

ONGOING

NAME:

VOICE PHONE #:

FAX PHONE #:

CUSTOMER NAME CONTRACT NO. BRIEF DESCRIPTION PRIMARY CONTACT INFORMATION

VOICE PHONE #:

CUSTOMER ADDRESS

FAX PHONE #:

CONTRACT VALUE COMPLETION DATE OR SECONDARY CONTACT INFO.

% COMPLETE IF

ONGOING

VOICE PHONE #:

FAX PHONE #:

(Use this and additional sheets as necessary to provide two (2) years worth of experience in same or similar work)

FORM A

Offeror shall provide the following information on the benefit of Offeror’s proposal to Skamania County:

REQUISITION NO: 705257 Mt. Adams 2014 Roadside Brushing

CONTRACTOR:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NO:

COUNTY:

Benefits to Skamania County:

Supply/Materials Source/Supplier Est. Cost Est. State

Sales Tax

Subcontract Work Subcontractor Est. Cost Est. State

Sales Tax

Total Workforce on Contract Workers Who Reside in Skamania County Equivalent 8-Hour Work Days

Est. Wages & Benefits (per hour)

Total # of Workers and Worker Duties

Equivalent 8-Hour Work Days

Est. Wages & Benefits (per hour)

Total # of Workers and Worker Duties