AG-24H8-S-16-0018_(002).pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

AG-24H8-S-16-0018

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

06/30/2016

PAGE OF PAGES

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

6. PROJECT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

North East Acquisition Team 4 Farm Colony Drive Warren PA 16365

Same as Block 7: ATTN Ashley Witmer

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME

Ashley Witmer

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS) 814-728-6258 email: ashleyawitmer@fs.fed.us

SOLICITATION

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

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

Forest-wide Road Maintenance IDIQ on the Allegheny National Forest

Base Year plus four one-year options. The Government intends to award one IDIQ contract. This will be an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract which means that the government does not currently know the exact amount and timing of the work to be done. Actual task orders will be issued as needed during the life of the contract.

Price Range The Magnitude of Construction for task orders issued under any resulting contract will be one of the selections below. The magnitude of construction will be identified on each task order requirement as one of the following:

- Less than $25,000.00

- Between $25,000 and $100,000.00

- Between $100,000 and $250,000.00

- Between $250,000 and $500,000.00

This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within 14 calendar days and complete it within 365 calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. (See 52.211.10.)

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

(If “YES,” indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

YES NO Applicable to resulting task orders only

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and 1 copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 1:00 PM EST (hour) local time 1 August 2016 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror’s name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B. An offer guarantee is, is not required.

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

D. Offers providing less than 60 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Computer Generated Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

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

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER

(Type or print)

20B. SIGNATURE

20C. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

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

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return ____ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work, requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications or incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED

TO SIGN (Type or print)

31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30B. SIGNATURE

30C. DATE

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31C. AWARD DATE

Computer Generated STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK (REV. 4-85)

Construction RFP AG-24H8-S-16-0018

ROAD MAINTENANCE IDIQ-ANF

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Forest-wide Road Maintenance Allegheny National Forest

Warren, Forest, Elk & McKean Counties

BASE YEAR (2016)

ITEM

NO.

DESCRIPTION PAY

UNIT

ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

UNIT

PRICE

EXTENDED

TOTAL

30326

Road Reconditioning

Mile 10 $ $

30109 Aggregate Surface Course, grading DSA (limestone), (furnish, deliver and place) Ton 1000 $ $

30109 Aggregate Surface Course, grading PA-2A, (furnish, deliver and place) Ton 1000 $ $

30101 Aggregate Base Course, grading AASHTO #3 gravel, Compaction Method A (furnish, deliver and place) Ton 100 $ $

30101

Aggregate Base Course, grading AASHTO #8 (1B) limestone, Compaction Method B (furnish, deliver and place) Ton 400 $ $

30101

Aggregate Base Course, grading AASHTO #10 limestone sand, Compaction Method B (furnish, deliver and place) Ton 100 $ $

20701 Earthwork Nonwoven geotextile fabric, Class 6 (6 ounce), furnish, deliver and place. Square Yard 2000

60201 16-Inch Steel Pipe casing (furnish, deliver and install) Linear Foot 300 $ $

60263 18-Inch Aluminized, Type 2 Coated, Corrugated Steel pipe, 0.064 inch thickness (furnish deliver and install) Linear Foot 600 $ $

60264

24-Inch Aluminized, Type 2 Coated, Corrugated Steel pipe, 0.064 inch thickness (furnish, deliver and install) Linear Foot 300 $ $

60265

36-Inch Aluminized, Type 2 Coated, Corrugated Steel pipe, 0.064 inch thickness (furnish, deliver and install) Linear Foot 90 $ $

25101 Placed riprap, Class R-3 Ton 20 $ $

25102 Placed riprap, Class R-4 Ton 20 $ $

25103 Placed riprap, Class R-5 Ton 20 $ $

20464 Turnout Construction to typical detail Each 10 $ $

20465 Turnout Reconstruction to typical detail Each 20 $ $

15101 Mobilization for aggregate and riprap placement Each 1 $ $

15101 Mobilization for culvert replacements Each 1 $ $

15101 Mobilization for turnout construction and/or reconstruction Each 1 $ $

62501 Seeding, hydraulic or dry method, with straw mulch Mile 10 $ $

001 Performance and Payment Bond Costs Per $1,000 300 $ $

TOTAL $

OPTION 1

ITEM

NO.

DESCRIPTION PAY

UNIT

ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

UNIT

PRICE

EXTENDED TOTAL

Aggregate Surface Course, grading DSA (limestone), (furnish, deliver and place) Ton 1000 $ $

30109 Aggregate Surface Course, grading PA-2A, (furnish, deliver and place) Ton 1000 $ $

30101 Aggregate Base Course, grading AASHTO #3 gravel, Compaction Method A (furnish, deliver and place) Ton 100 $ $

30101

Aggregate Base Course, grading AASHTO #8 (1B) limestone, Compaction Method B (furnish, deliver and place) Ton 400 $ $

30101

Aggregate Base Course, grading AASHTO #10 limestone sand, Compaction Method B (furnish, deliver and place) Ton 100 $ $

20701 Earthwork Nonwoven geotextile fabric, Class 6 (6 ounce), furnish, deliver and place. Square Yard 2000

60201 16-Inch Steel Pipe casing (furnish, deliver and install) Linear Foot 300 $ $

60263 18-Inch Aluminized, Type 2 Coated, Corrugated Steel pipe, 0.064 inch thickness (furnish deliver and install) Linear Foot 600 $ $

60264

24-Inch Aluminized, Type 2 Coated, Corrugated Steel pipe, 0.064 inch thickness (furnish, deliver and install) Linear Foot 300 $ $

60265

36-Inch Aluminized, Type 2 Coated, Corrugated Steel pipe, 0.064 inch thickness (furnish, deliver and install) Linear Foot 90 $ $

25101 Placed riprap, Class R-3 Ton 20 $ $

25102 Placed riprap, Class R-4 Ton 20 $ $

25103 Placed riprap, Class R-5 Ton 20 $ $

20464 Turnout Construction to typical detail Each 10 $ $

20465 Turnout Reconstruction to typical detail Each 20 $ $

15101 Mobilization for aggregate and riprap placement Each 1 $ $

15101 Mobilization for culvert replacements Each 1 $ $

15101 Mobilization for turnout construction and/or reconstruction Each 1 $ $

62501 Seeding, hydraulic or dry method, with straw mulch Mile 10 $ $

001 Performance and Payment Bond Costs Per $1,000 500 $ $

OPTION YEAR 2

ITEM

NO.

DESCRIPTION PAY

UNIT

ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

UNIT

PRICE

Aggregate Surface Course, grading DSA (limestone), (furnish, deliver and place) Ton 1000 $ $

30109 Aggregate Surface Course, grading PA-2A, (furnish, deliver and place) Ton 1000 $ $

30101 Aggregate Base Course, grading AASHTO #3 gravel, Compaction Method A (furnish, deliver and place) Ton 100 $ $

30101

Aggregate Base Course, grading AASHTO #8 (1B) limestone, Compaction Method B (furnish, deliver and place) Ton 400 $ $

30101

Aggregate Base Course, grading AASHTO #10 limestone sand, Compaction Method B (furnish, deliver and place) Ton 100 $ $

20701 Earthwork Nonwoven geotextile fabric, Class 6 (6 ounce), furnish, deliver and place. Square Yard 2000

60201 16-Inch Steel Pipe casing (furnish, deliver and install) Linear Foot 300 $ $

60263 18-Inch Aluminized, Type 2 Coated, Corrugated Steel pipe, 0.064 inch thickness (furnish deliver and install) Linear Foot 600 $ $

60264

24-Inch Aluminized, Type 2 Coated, Corrugated Steel pipe, 0.064 inch thickness (furnish, deliver and install) Linear Foot 300 $ $

60265

36-Inch Aluminized, Type 2 Coated, Corrugated Steel pipe, 0.064 inch thickness (furnish, deliver and install) Linear Foot 90 $ $

25101 Placed riprap, Class R-3 Ton 20 $ $

25102 Placed riprap, Class R-4 Ton 20 $ $

25103 Placed riprap, Class R-5 Ton 20 $ $

20464 Turnout Construction to typical detail Each 10 $ $

20465 Turnout Reconstruction to typical detail Each 20 $ $

15101 Mobilization for aggregate and riprap placement Each 1 $ $

15101 Mobilization for culvert replacements Each 1 $ $

15101 Mobilization for turnout construction and/or reconstruction Each 1 $ $

62501 Seeding, hydraulic or dry method, with straw mulch Mile 10 $ $

OPTION YEAR 3

ITEM

NO.

DESCRIPTION PAY

UNIT

ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

UNIT

PRICE

Aggregate Surface Course, grading DSA (limestone), (furnish, deliver and place) Ton 1000 $ $

30109 Aggregate Surface Course, grading PA-2A, (furnish, deliver and place) Ton 1000 $ $

30101 Aggregate Base Course, grading AASHTO #3 gravel, Compaction Method A (furnish, deliver and place) Ton 100 $ $

30101

Aggregate Base Course, grading AASHTO #8 (1B) limestone, Compaction Method B (furnish, deliver and place) Ton 400 $ $

30101

Aggregate Base Course, grading AASHTO #10 limestone sand, Compaction Method B (furnish, deliver and place) Ton 100 $ $

20701 Earthwork Nonwoven geotextile fabric, Class 6 (6 ounce), furnish, deliver and place. Square Yard 2000

60201 16-Inch Steel Pipe casing (furnish, deliver and install) Linear Foot 300 $ $

60263 18-Inch Aluminized, Type 2 Coated, Corrugated Steel pipe, 0.064 inch thickness (furnish deliver and install) Linear Foot 600 $ $

60264

24-Inch Aluminized, Type 2 Coated, Corrugated Steel pipe, 0.064 inch thickness (furnish, deliver and install) Linear Foot 300 $ $

60265

36-Inch Aluminized, Type 2 Coated, Corrugated Steel pipe, 0.064 inch thickness (furnish, deliver and install) Linear Foot 90 $ $

25101 Placed riprap, Class R-3 Ton 20 $ $

25102 Placed riprap, Class R-4 Ton 20 $ $

25103 Placed riprap, Class R-5 Ton 20 $ $

20464 Turnout Construction to typical detail Each 10 $ $

20465 Turnout Reconstruction to typical detail Each 20 $ $

15101 Mobilization for aggregate and riprap placement Each 1 $ $

15101 Mobilization for culvert replacements Each 1 $ $

15101 Mobilization for turnout construction and/or reconstruction Each 1 $ $

62501 Seeding, hydraulic or dry method, with straw mulch Mile 10 $ $

OPTION YEAR 4

ITEM

NO.

DESCRIPTION PAY

UNIT

ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

UNIT

PRICE

Aggregate Surface Course, grading DSA (limestone), (furnish, deliver and place) Ton 1000 $ $

30109 Aggregate Surface Course, grading PA-2A, (furnish, deliver and place) Ton 1000 $ $

30101 Aggregate Base Course, grading AASHTO #3 gravel, Compaction Method A (furnish, deliver and place) Ton 100 $ $

30101

Aggregate Base Course, grading AASHTO #8 (1B) limestone, Compaction Method B (furnish, deliver and place) Ton 400 $ $

30101

Aggregate Base Course, grading AASHTO #10 limestone sand, Compaction Method B (furnish, deliver and place) Ton 100 $ $

20701 Earthwork Nonwoven geotextile fabric, Class 6 (6 ounce), furnish, deliver and place. Square Yard 2000

60201 16-Inch Steel Pipe casing (furnish, deliver and install) Linear Foot 300 $ $

60263 18-Inch Aluminized, Type 2 Coated, Corrugated Steel pipe, 0.064 inch thickness (furnish deliver and install) Linear Foot 600 $ $

60264

24-Inch Aluminized, Type 2 Coated, Corrugated Steel pipe, 0.064 inch thickness (furnish, deliver and install) Linear Foot 300 $ $

60265

36-Inch Aluminized, Type 2 Coated, Corrugated Steel pipe, 0.064 inch thickness (furnish, deliver and install) Linear Foot 90 $ $

25101 Placed riprap, Class R-3 Ton 20 $ $

25102 Placed riprap, Class R-4 Ton 20 $ $

25103 Placed riprap, Class R-5 Ton 20 $ $

20464 Turnout Construction to typical detail Each 10 $ $

20465 Turnout Reconstruction to typical detail Each 20 $ $

15101 Mobilization for aggregate and riprap placement Each 1 $ $

15101 Mobilization for culvert replacements Each 1 $ $

15101 Mobilization for turnout construction and/or reconstruction Each 1 $ $

62501 Seeding, hydraulic or dry method, with straw mulch Mile 10 $ $

Notes:

1. The resulting contract awarded will be an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

2. Item 30326, Road Reconditioning will be for shaping the roadbed to remove rutting and/or potholes and to adequately receive any Aggregate Surface Course that may be applied, and shall be paid for per mile.

3. Item 30109, Aggregate Surface Course is for the purchase, delivery and placement of an aggregate surface course to typical sections as shown in the contract and/or indivdual Task Orders. The finished surface shall conform to Section 301 of the FP-03 specifications.

4. Item 30109, Aggregate Base Course is for the purchase, delivery and placement of an aggregate surface course to typical sections as shown in the contract and/or indivdual Task Orders. The finished surface shall conform to Section 301 of the FP-03 specifications.

5. Item 20701, Non-woven Geotextile Fabric will be for the purchase, delivery and placement of a 6 ounce non-woven separation road fabric, including all incidentals for placement and pinning it to the subgrade.

6. Items 60201, 60263, 60264 & 60265 (Culverts) is for the purchase, delivery and installation of either steel pipe casings or corrugated metal pipe (CMP) as stated. Installation may or may not include removal of an existing pipe for replacement. Pipes shall be installed at grades and elevations specified in the Task Orders, and shall be backfilled in accordance with FP-03 specifications for backfilling.

7. Items 25101, 25102 & 25103 will be for furnishing and placing a specified amount of riprap at the inlet and/or outlet end(s) of a culvert pipe.

8. Items 20464 & 20465 will be for construction or reconstruction of turnouts along Forest Service system roads to the specified Typical Turnout Detail. Construction may or may not include clearing of trees, grubbing of stumps and placement of aggregate base and surfacing.

Reconstruction will include reshaping of existing turnout and placement of additional aggregate surfacing to bring it back to the Typical Turnout Detail.

9. Item 15101 will be for the Mobilization of equipment necessary to perform the specified work requested in the corresponding Item for each task order issued.

10. Item 62501 will be for providing a seed and straw mulch cover over any disturbed work areas along the side of the roadway, outlet ditch lines, spoils piles, etc. Seed and/or mulch can be hand or mechanically spread.

11. Item 001 is for performance and payment bond costs and shall be paid at the rate offered in the schedule by the contractor on all task orders that require bonding.

12. There is no pre-bid meeting scheduled.

13. There is a requirement to submit a technical proposal with your offer. See Section L & M for preparation instructions.

14. Contractor must be registered in www.sam.gov in order to submit an offer on this project.

THIS IS A FREE REGISTRATION.

15. This is a construction IDIQ contract which has the following bonding requirements for individual task orders: 100% performance and payment bonds for individual task orders over $150,000 upon task order award and payment bonds for all orders $35,000.00- $150,000. See Section I for details.

16. Contractor must provide documentation showing maximum bonding capacity. Contractors must have a minimum of $1,000,000.00 in total bonding capacity.

17. Bonds must be submitted to the Contracting Officer within 10 days of each task order award.

18. Award will be made to one contractor. You must submit pricing for all items, including any option items and/or option years to be considered http://www.sam.gov/

Contractor Acceptance Statement: By signing the offer, the Contractor agrees to all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and agrees to furnish any awarded items at the price set in the schedule unless otherwise excepted as follows:

AGAR 452.216-73 Minimum And Maximum Contract Amounts (FEB 1988)

During the period specified in FAR clause 52.216-18, ORDERING, the Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of $10,000.00, but not in excess of $4,000,000.00 over the life of the contract.

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

Scope of Contract

Road Maintenance Work Items will be performed under this contract. They will be issued as separate Task Orders throughout each Performance Period. The Work Items include: Road Reconditioning, Aggregate Surface Course placement, Aggregate Base Course placement, Culvert pipe replacement, Geotextile placement, Riprap placement, Turnout construction and Turnout reconstruction, and seeding & mulching.

Project Location

Work will be performed on various Forest Service roads within the Allegheny National Forest.

This includes Warren, Forest, Elk, and McKean Counties.

Standard Specifications "Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads & Bridges on Federal Highway Projects" (FP-03, U.S. Customary Units) are included in this solicitation by reference only. The requirements contained in these Specifications are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract. The following standard specifications with any references apply to this contract:

Section Description 101 Terms, Format, and Definitions 102 Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract 103 Scope of Work 104 Control of Work 105 Control of Material 106 Acceptance of Work 107 Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public 108 Prosecution and Progress 109 Measurement and Payment 151 Mobilization 153 Contractor Quality Control 155 Schedules for Construction Contracts 156 Public Traffic 201 Clearing and Grubbing 203 Removal of Structures and Obstructions 204 Excavation and Embankment 207 Earthwork Geotextiles 209 Structure Excavation and Backfill 301 Untreated Aggregate Courses 303 Road Reconditioning 602 Culverts and Drains 625 Turf Establishment 703 Aggregate

SPS 703 Aggregate 705 Rock

SPS 705 Rock

Note:

This list is NOT all-inclusive and is for reference only. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure that all construction conforms to the appropriate specification section and all referenced specifications within that section.

Specifications Description

The following specifications will be used for this contract:

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

Customary Units. FP-03 is available on the internet at the following site:

http://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/pse/specs/

Supplemental Specifications – The specifications identified in this contract were prepared by the Forest Service and are a supplement to or change the FHWA specifications.

Special Project Specifications – Are specifications prepared on the Allegheny National Forest and pertain to Pennsylvania Department of Transportation nomenclature. These are designated SPS.

Preface

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Delete all but the first paragraph and add the following:

The Forest Service, US Department of Agriculture has adopted FP-03 for construction of National Forest System Roads.

http://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/pse/specs/

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101.01 Meaning of Terms

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101.03 Abbreviations.

Add the following to (a) Acronyms:

AFPA

MSHA

NIST

NESC

WCLIB

American Forest and Paper Association Mine Safety and Health Administration National Institute of Standards and Technology National Electrical Safety Code West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau

Add the following to (b) SI symbols:

Mp Milepost

Ppm Part Per Million

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101.04 Definitions.

Delete the following definitions and substitute the following:

Bid Schedule--The Schedule of Items.

Bridge--No definition.

Contractor--The individual or legal entity contracting with the Government for performance of prescribed work. In a timber sale contract, the contractor is the “purchaser”.

Culvert--No definition.

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) http://www.nist.gov/

Real property necessary for the project, including roadway, buffer areas, access, and drainage areas.

Add the following:

Adjustment in Contract Price--“Equitable adjustment,” as used in the Federal Acquisition Regulations, or “construction cost adjustment,” as used in the Timber Sale Contract, as applicable.

Change--“Change” means “change order” as used in the Federal Acquisition Regulations, or “design change” as used in the Timber Sale Contract.

Design Quantity--“Design quantity” is a Forest Service method of measurement from the FS-96 Forest Service Specifications for the Construction of Roads and Bridges. Under these FP specifications this term is replaced by the term “Contract Quantities”.

Forest Service--The United States of America, acting through the Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Neat Line--A line defining the proposed or specified limits of an excavation or structure.

Pioneer Road--Temporary construction access built along the route of the project.

Purchaser--The individual, partnership, joint venture, or corporation contracting with the Government under the terms of a Timber Sale Contract and acting independently or through agents, employees, or subcontractors.

Protected Streamcourse--A drainage shown on the plans or timber sale area map that requires designated mitigation measures.

Road Order--An order affecting and controlling traffic on roads under Forest Service jurisdiction. Road Orders are issued by a designated Forest Officer under the authorities of 36 CFR, part 260.

Schedule of Items--A schedule in the contract that contains a listing and description of construction items, quantities, units of measure, unit price, and amount.

Utilization Standards--The minimum size and percent soundness of trees described in the specifications to determine merchantable timber.

Add Figure 101-1—Illustration of road structure terms:

Figure 101-1—Illustration of road structure terms.

102 - Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract

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102 Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract

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103 - Scope of Work

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Deletions

Delete all but subsection 103.01 Intent of Contract.

104 - Control of Work

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Deletions

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Add the following subsection:

104.06 Use of Roads by Contractor

The Contractor is authorized to use roads under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service for all activities necessary to complete this contract, subject to the limitations and authorizations designated in the Road Order(s) or described in the contract, when such use will not damage the roads or national forest resources, and when traffic can be accommodated safely.

105 - Control of Material

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105.02 Material Sources.

105.02(a) Government-provided sources.

Comply with the requirements of 30 CFR 56, subparts B and H. Use all suitable material for aggregate regardless of size unless otherwise designated. When required, re-establish vegetation in disturbed areas according to section 625.

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105.05 Use of Material Found in the Work.

Delete 105.05 (a) and (b) and the last sentence of the second paragraph and substitute the following:

Materials produced or processed from Government lands in excess of the quantities required for performance of this contract are the property of the Government. The Government is not obligated to make reimbursement for the cost of producing these materials.

106 - Acceptance of Work

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106.07 Delete

Delete subsection 106.07.

107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public

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107.05 Responsibility for Damage Claims.

Delete the entire subsection.

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107.06 Contractor’s Responsibility for Work.

Delete the following from the first paragraph.

“except as provided in Subsection 106.07”.

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107.09 Legal Relationship of the Parties.

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107.10 Environmental Protection.

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Design and locate equipment repair shops, stationary refueling sites, or other facilities to minimize the potential and impacts of hazardous material spills on Government land.

Before beginning any work, submit a Hazardous Spill Plan. List actions to be taken in the event of a spill.

Incorporate preventive measures to be taken, such as the location of mobile refueling facilities, storage and handling of hazardous materials, and similar information. Immediately notify the CO of all hazardous material spills. Provide a written narrative report form no later than 24 hours after the initial report and include the following:

• Description of the item spilled (including identity, quantity, manifest number, and other identifying information).

• Whether amount spilled is EPA or state reportable, and if so whether it was reported, and to whom.

• Exact time and location of spill including a description of the area involved.

• Containment procedures.

• Summary of any communications the Contractor had with news media, Federal, state and local regulatory agencies and officials, or Forest Service officials.

• Description of clean-up procedures employed or to be employed at the site including final disposition and disposal location of spill residue.

When available provide copies of all spill related clean up and closure documentation and correspondence from regulatory agencies.

The Contractor is solely responsible for all spills or leaks that occur during the performance of this contract. Clean up spills or leaks to the satisfaction of the CO and in a manner that complies with Federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

108 - Prosecution and Progress

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108 Delete.

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109 - Measurement and Payment

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109 Deletions

Delete the following entire subsections:

109.06 Pricing of Adjustments.

109.07 Eliminated Work.

109.08 Progress Payments.

109.09 Final Payment.

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109.02 Measurement Terms and Definitions.

(b) Contract quantity.

Add the following:

Contract quantities will be adjusted only when there are errors in the original design of 15% or more.

Change the following:

“(b) Cubic yard” to “(c) Cubic yard”.

Add the following definition:

(p) Thousand Board Feet (Mbf). 1,000 board feet based on nominal widths, thickness, and extreme usable length of each piece of lumber or timber actually incorporated in the job. For glued laminated timber, 1,000 board feet based on actual width, thickness, and length of each piece actually incorporated in the job.

151 - Mobilization

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151.03 Payment

Delete the entire subsection and add the following:

151.03 Payment

Mobilization is considered an indirect cost of this contract and will not be compensated as a separate work item.

155 - Schedules for Construction Contracts

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155 Delete.

Delete Section 155 in its entirety.

156 – Public Traffic

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156-Public Traffic

Description

156.01 This work consists of controlling and protecting public traffic adjacent to and within the project.

Material

156.02 Conform to the MUTCD and the following Sections and Subsections:

Construction sign panels 633 Retro-reflective sheeting 718.01 Temporary concrete barrier 618 Temporary plastic fence 710.11 Temporary traffic control devices 718.22

156.03 General. Unless otherwise noted, keep existing roads open to all traffic during road improvement work, and maintain them in a condition that will adequately accommodate traffic. Delays may not exceed 30 minutes at any one time followed by an open period of no less than 30 minutes.

Perform no work that interferes or conflicts with traffic or existing access to the roadway surface until a traffic control plan has been approved. Post construction signs and traffic control devices in conformance with MUTCD. All required signs will be in place and approved prior to beginning work on project.

If the Contractor agrees in writing to allow public traffic to use a new road being constructed prior to completion, it will be considered an existing road for traffic control purposes.

156.04 Temporary Traffic Control. Install and maintain temporary traffic control devices adjacent to and within the project as required by the approved traffic control plan and the MUTCD. Install and maintain traffic control devices as follows:

(a) Furnish and install traffic control devices before the start of construction operations.

(b) All detours outside of clearing limits will be approved in writing by the Contracting Officer as part of the traffic control plan.

(c) Install only those traffic control devices needed for each stage or phase.

(d) Relocate temporary traffic control devices as necessary.

(e) Remove devices that no longer apply to the existing conditions.

(f) Immediately replace any device that is lost, stolen, destroyed, or inoperative.

(g) Keep temporary traffic control devices clean.

(h) Remove all temporary traffic control devices upon contract completion or when approved.

(i) When required, use flaggers certified by the American Traffic Safety Services Association, the National Safety Council, the International Municipal Signal Association, a state agency, or other acceptable organization. Perform the work described under MUTCD Part 6. Use type III, VII, VIII, or IX retroreflective sheeting on flagger paddles. Do not use flags. Flaggers must wear high visibility safety apparel as required by MUTCD 6E.02.

156.05 Temporary Closures. Temporary road closures shall not be allowed unless approved by the CO.

Delays shall be allowed as noted in 156.03.

156.06 Acceptance. Public traffic work will be evaluated under Subsection 106.02.

Measurement and Payment

156.07 Do not measure Public Traffic for payment. Compensation is made as an indirect payment.

201 - Clearing and Grubbing 201.00_nat_us_08_05_2009

201.02 Material:

Delete Tree wound dressing material reference.

201.03 General.

Delete the last sentence.

201.04 Clearing.

Delete the last sentence of (d).

201.01 Description

Replace with the following

This work consists of clearing and grubbing within clearing limits and other designated areas.

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Construction Requirements

201.04 Clearing.

Add the following:

Utilization standards for merchantable timber are listed below. Fall and buck merchantable material into lengths not to exceed 40 feet. Pieces (logs) meet utilization standards when such pieces would have met Utilization Standards if bucking lengths were varied to include such material.

Minimum Utilization Standards

Length Diameter (Inside Bark) at Small End 33-1/3% Net Scale in % of Gross Scale

8 feet 9.6 inches

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201.04 Clearing. (c)

Delete paragraph (c) and replace with the following:

(c) In areas outside the excavation, embankment, and slope rounding limits, cut stumps to within 12 inches or one-third of the stump diameter of the ground, whichever is higher, measured on the side adjacent to the highest ground. For timber sales, stump heights will meet the requirements of the Timber Sale contract.

Delete subsection (d) and replace with the following:

(d) Do not cut vegetation less than 3 feet tall and less than 3 inches in diameter, that is within the clearing limits but beyond the roadway and not in a decking area, and that does not interfere with sight distance along the road.

Add the following:

(e) Trim branches of remaining trees or shrubs to give a clear height of 14 feet above the roadbed unless otherwise indicated. Trim tree limbs as near flush with the trunk as practicable.

(f) Remove brush from log decks. Deck logs so that logs are piled parallel to one another; can be removed by standard log loading equipment; will not damage standing trees; will not interfere with drainage, and will not roll. Keep logs in log decks free of brush and soil.

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Add the following:

When marked in advance, remove dead trees over 6 inches in diameter measured at 12 inches above the ground that lean toward the road and are tall enough to reach the roadbed.

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201.06 Disposal.

Delete the first sentence of this subsection and substitute the following:

Merchantable timber removed from Forest Service land is subject to the Forest Resources Conservation and Shortage Relief Act of 1990 (PL 101-382; 104 Stat. 714-726; 16 USC 620 et. seq.). Do not export timber from the United States or use in direct or indirect substitution for unprocessed timber exported from the United States, from private lands by Purchaser, or any person as defined in Section 493 (16 USC 620e) of the Act.

Unless Forest Service determines that circumstances warrant a written waiver or adjustment, (1) hammer brand all products on both ends with an assigned contract brand before removal from the project site, (2) hammer brand each product exempt from domestic processing on both ends with an exempt brand registered for use on exempt logs from National Forest, and (3) paint all domestic processing products on both ends with 2 inch circle of yellow paint according to Interim Specification 2400-400 (available upon request). Paint or brand products before removing them from project site unless approved by the CO.

Brands and yellow paint must remain on logs until they are processed.

Contractor may remanufacture logs into different log lengths as approved. Repaint or rebrand all remanufactured pieces. Pay all surveillance costs except that Forest Service may waive such payment if such costs are minor and part of normal remanufacturing operations.

203 - Removal of Structures and Obstructions

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203.01 Description.

Delete and replace with the following:

This work consists of disposing of construction slash and debris, salvaging, removing, and disposing of buildings, fences, structures, pavements, culverts, utilities, curbs, sidewalks, and other obstructions.

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203.05 Disposing of Material.

Add the following:

(e): Scattering. Scatter pieces of wood less than 3 inches in diameter and 3 feet in length within the clearing limits. Do not place construction slash in lakes, meadows, streams, or streambeds. Immediately remove construction slash that interferes with drainage structures.

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203.08 Payment

Disposal of construction slash will be compensated under the designated pay item in Section 201.

204 - Excavation and Embankment

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Replace Section 204 in its entirety with the following:

Description

204.01 This work consists of excavating material and constructing embankments. This includes furnishing, hauling, stockpiling, placing, disposing, sloping, shaping, compacting, and finishing earthen and rocky material.

204.02 Definitions.

(a) Excavation. Excavation consists of the following:

(1) Roadway excavation. All material excavated from within the right-of-way or easement areas, except subexcavation covered in (2) below and structure excavation covered in Sections 208 and

209. Roadway excavation includes all material encountered regardless of its nature or characteristics.

(2) Subexcavation. Material excavated from below subgrade elevation in cut sections or from below the original groundline in embankment sections. Subexcavation does not include the work required by Subsections 204.05, 204.06(b), and 204.06(c).

(3) Borrow excavation. Material used for embankment construction that is obtained from outside the roadway prism. Borrow excavation includes unclassified borrow, select borrow, and select topping.

(b) Embankment construction. Embankment construction consists of placing and compacting roadway or borrow excavation. This work includes:

(1) Preparing foundation for embankment;

(2) Constructing roadway embankments;

(3) Benching for side-hill embankments;

(4) Constructing dikes, ramps, mounds, and berms; and

(5) Backfilling subexcavated areas, holes, pits, and other depressions.

(c) Conserved topsoil. Excavated material conserved from the roadway excavation and embankment foundation areas that is suitable for growth of grass, cover crops, or native vegetation.

(d) Waste. Excess and unsuitable roadway excavation and subexcavation that cannot be used.

Material

204.03 Conform to the following Subsections:

Backfill material 704.03 Select borrow 704.07 Select topping 704.08 Topping 704.05 Unclassified borrow 704.06 Water 725.01

Construction Requirements

204.04 Preparation for Roadway Excavation and Embankment Construction. Clear the area of vegetation and obstructions according to Sections 201 and 203.

204.05 Reserved.

204.06 Roadway Excavation. Excavate as follows:

(a) General. Do not disturb material and vegetation outside the construction limits.

Incorporate only suitable material into embankments. Replace any shortage of suitable material caused by premature disposal of roadway excavation. Dispose of unsuitable or excess excavation material according to Subsection 204.14.

At the end of each day's operations, shape to drain and compact the work area to a uniform cross-section. Eliminate all ruts and low spots that could hold water.

Retrieve material deposited outside of the clearing limits as directed by the CO. Place unsuitable material in designated areas.

(b) Rock cuts. Blast rock according to Section 205. Excavate rock cuts to 6 inches below subgrade within the roadbed limits. Backfill to subgrade with topping or with other suitable material. Compact the material according to Subsection 204.11

(c) Earth cuts. Scarify earth cuts to 6 inches below subgrade within the roadbed limits. Compact the scarified material according to Subsection 204.11.

(d) Pioneer Roads. Road pioneering, slash disposal, and grubbing of stumps may proceed concurrently with excavation. Conduct excavation and placement operations so material to be treated under Section 201 will not be incorporated into the roadway unless specified in the slash treatment method. Maintain drainage during pioneering operations.

Remove snow and ice in advance of the work and deposit beyond the roadway limits in a manner that will not waste material or generate sediment. Do not incorporate snow and ice into embankments.

Place snow or ice in a manner to prevent resource damage.

204.07 Subexcavation. Excavate material to the limits designated by the CO. Take cross-sections according to Section 152. Prevent unsuitable material from becoming mixed with the backfill. Dispose of unsuitable material according to Subsection 204.14. Backfill the subexcavation with topping, or other suitable material.

Compact the material according to Subsection 204.11.

204.08 Borrow Excavation. Use all suitable roadway excavation in embankment construction. Do not use borrow excavation when it results in excess roadway excavation. Deduct excess borrow excavation from the appropriate borrow excavation quantity.

Obtain borrow source acceptance according to Subsection 105.02. Develop and restore borrow sources according to Subsection 105.03. Do not excavate beyond the established limits. When applicable, shape the borrow source to permit accurate measurements when excavation is complete.

204.09 Preparing Foundation for Embankment Construction. Prepare foundation for embankment construction as follows:

(a) Embankment less than 4 feet high over natural ground. When designated, remove topsoil and break up the ground surface to a minimum depth of 6 inches by plowing or scarifying. Compact the ground surface according to Subsection 204.11.

(b) Embankments over an existing asphalt, concrete, or gravel road surface. Scarify gravel roads to a minimum depth of 6 inches. Scarify or pulverize asphalt and concrete roads to 6 inches below the pavement. Reduce all particles to a maximum size of 6 inches and produce a uniform material. Compact the surface according to Subsection 204.11.

(c) Embankment across ground not capable of supporting equipment. Dump successive loads of embankment material in a uniformly distributed layer to construct the lower portion of the embankment. Limit the layer thickness to the minimum depth necessary to support the equipment.

(d) Embankment on an existing slope steeper than 1V:3H. Cut horizontal benches in the existing slope to a sufficient width to accommodate placement and compaction operations and equipment. Bench the slope as the embankment is placed and compacted in layers. Begin each bench at the intersection of the original ground and the vertical cut of the previous bench.

204.10 Embankment Construction. Incorporate only suitable roadway excavation material into the embankment. When the supply of suitable roadway excavation is exhausted, furnish unclassified borrow to complete the embankment. Obtain written approval before beginning construction of embankments over 6 feet high at subgrade centerline. Construct embankments as follows:

(a) General. At the end of each day's operations, shape to drain and compact the embankment surface to a uniform cross-section. Eliminate all ruts and low spots that could hold water.

During all stages of construction, route and distribute hauling and leveling equipment over the width and length of each layer of material.

Compact embankment side slopes flatter than 1V:1.75H with a tamping type roller or by walking with a dozer. For slopes 1V:1.75H or steeper, compact the slopes as construction of the embankment progresses.

Where placing embankment on one side of abutments, wing walls, piers, or culvert headwalls, compact the material using methods that prevent excessive pressure against the structure.

Where placing embankment material on both sides of a concrete wall or box structure, conduct operations so compacted embankment material is at the same elevation on both sides of the structure.

Where structural pilings are placed in embankment locations, limit the maximum particle size to 4 inches.

(b) Embankment within the roadway prism. Place embankment material in horizontal layers not exceeding 12 inches in compacted thickness. Incorporate oversize boulders or rock fragments into the 12-inch layers by reducing them in size or placing them individually as required by (c) below. Compact each layer according to Subsection 204.11 before placing the next layer.

Material composed predominately of boulders or rock fragments too large for 12-inch layers may be placed in layers up to 24 inches thick. Incorporate oversize boulders or rock fragments into the 24-inch layer by reducing them in size or placing them individually according to (c) below. Place sufficient earth and smaller rocks to fill the voids. Compact each layer according to Subsection 204.11 before placing the next layer.

(c) Individual rock fragments and boulders. Place individual rock fragments and boulders greater than 24 inches in diameter as follows:

(1) Reduce rock to less than 48 inches in the largest dimension.

(2) Distribute rock within the embankment to prevent nesting.

(3) Place layers of embankment material around each rock to a depth not greater than that permitted by (b) above. Fill all the voids between rocks.

(4) Compact each layer according to Subsection 204.11 before placing the next layer.

(d) Embankment outside of roadway prism. Where placing embankment outside the staked roadway prism, place material in horizontal layers not exceeding 24 inches in compacted thickness. Compact each layer according to Subsection 204.11.

204.11 Compaction. Compact the embankment using one of the following methods as specified:

(a) Compaction A. Use AASHTO T 27 to determine the amount of material retained on a Number 4 sieve. If there is more than 80 percent retained on the No. 4 sieve use procedure (1). If there is 50 to 80 percent retained on the No. 4 sieve use procedure (2). If there is less than 50 percent retained on the No. 4 sieve use procedure (3).

(1) Adjust the moisture content to a level suitable for compaction. Fill the interstices around rock with earth or other fine material as practical. Use compression-type rollers at speeds less than 6feet per second and vibratory rollers at speeds less than 3 feet per second. Compact each layer of material full width with one of the following and until there is no visible evidence of further consolidation.

(a) Four roller passes of a vibratory roller having a minimum dynamic force of 40,000 pounds impact per vibration and a minimum frequency of 1000 vibrations per minute.

(b) Eight roller passes of a 20-ton compression-type roller.

(c) Eight roller passes of a vibratory roller having a minimum dynamic force of 30,000 pounds impact per vibration and a minimum frequency of 1000 vibrations per minute.

Increase the compactive effort for layers deeper than 12 inches as follows:

• For each additional 6 inches or fraction thereof, increase the number of roller passes in (a) above by four passes.

• For each additional 6 inches or fraction thereof, increase the number of roller passes in (b) and (c) above, by eight passes.

(2) Use AASHTO T 99 to determine the optimum moisture content of the portion of the material passing a No. 4 sieve. Multiply this number by the percentage of material passing a No. 4 sieve, and add 2 percent to determine the optimum moisture content of the material. Adjust the moisture content of material classified A-1 through A-5 to a moisture content suitable for compaction. Adjust the moisture content of material classified A-6 and A-7 to within 2 percent of the optimum moisture content.

Use compression-type rollers at speeds less than 6 feet per second and vibratory rollers at speeds less than 3 feet per second. Compact each layer of material full width according to (1) above.

(3) Classify the material according to AASHTO M 145. For material classified A-1 or A-2-4, determine the maximum density according to AASHTO T 180, method D. For other material classifications, determine the optimum moisture content and maximum density according to AASHTO T 99, method C.

Adjust the moisture content of material classified A-1 through A-5 to a moisture content suitable for compaction. Adjust the moisture content of material classified A-6 and A-7 to within 2 percent of the optimum moisture content.

Use compression-type or vibratory rollers. Compact each layer of material full width to at least 95 percent of the maximum density. Determine the in-place density and moisture content according to AASHTO T 310 or other approved test procedures. When required, use AASHTO T 224 to correct for coarse particles.

(b) Compaction B. Place material by end dumping to the minimum depth needed for operation of spreading equipment. Adjust the moisture content of the material to obtain a mass that will not visibly deflect under the load of the hauling and spreading equipment. Operate compaction equipment over the full width of each layer until there is no visible evidence of further consolidation or, if when a sheepsfoot roller is used, the roller “walks out” of the layer. Make at least three complete passes.

(c) Compaction C. Place material by end dumping to the minimum depth needed for operation of spreading equipment. Level and smooth each embankment layer before placing the next layers. Operate hauling and spreading equipment uniformly over the full width of each layer. Construct a solid embankment with adequate compaction by working smaller rock and fines in with the larger rocks to fill the voids, and by operating hauling and spreading equipment uniformly over the full width of each layer as the embankment is constructed.

204.12 Ditches. Slope, grade, and shape ditches. Remove all projecting roots, stumps, rock, or similar matter.