Scope_of_Work_-_Angelito_Trail_(REV).pdf

Angelito Trail Bridge Replacement

ANGELITO TRAIL BRIDGE REPLACEMENT

Contract Number

This Individual Project Task Order is issued under contract number:

It is the governments intention to award the subject call order against the existing Region 8 Trail

Support Service BPA.

ISSUING OFFICE: (Forest Service Unit Name) Date

El Yunque National Forest

Catalina Headquarters

Rd PR 191 Int. KM 4.4

Rio Grande, PR 00745

Financial obligations and payments shall be processed via the Issuing Office.

PROJECT:

PROJECT NAME: Angelito Trail Bridge Replacement

The Government’s estimate is between $25,000 and $100,000.

Itemized payment items, quantities, prices and detailed project requirements are attached

Proposal Request Date:

Proposal Response Date/Time (close of business unless otherwise shown):

A BID GUARANTEE is required for all offers exceeding $150,000.00.

OFFER:

Offeror Name (same as on contract) Offered by (Name, Title, Phone):

Offered Amounts attached in Section B. Authorized Signature:

Date:

This is a firm offer for 30 calendar days from the Response Date/Time. The offer agrees to furnish any required bonds and to perform the work at the prices offered.

AWARD:

ITEMS ACCEPTED:

TOTAL

AMOUNT: $

Task Order Number and Award Date shown at top.

Ordered by (Name, Title, Phone): Authorized Signature

Task Order Contracting Officer

This project includes the terms and conditions of the basic contract as supplemented by the attached project-specific requirements.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTRACT SECTION BEING SUPPLEMENTED SOLICITATION PAGE

Section B – Bid Schedule 3

Section C – Statement of Work 4

Section D – Packaging Reserved

Section E – Inspection Requirements Reserved

Section F – Performance Time 6

Section G – GFP & Administrative Information 7

Section H – Special Contract Requirements 8

Section I – Contract Clauses 10

Section L – Instructions 11

Section M – Evaluation Factors for Award 12

Attachments 13

Questionnaire

List of Specifications and Supplemental Project Specifications

Drawings

Staging Areas

Existing contract clauses are supplemented and new contract clauses may be added.

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

BID SCHEDULE

B- 1 - SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

ITEM

NO.

DESCRIPTION

PAY

UNIT

EST.

QTY.

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

PRICE

15101

Mobilization

Lump

Sum All

15713

Soil Erosion & Pollution Control

55704

Structural Timber and Lumber Bridge, Douglas

Fir / Southern Pine No. 2

Total: $________ .

B-2 - NOTE: Payment for bond premiums in accordance with Clause 52.232-5, Payments under Fixed-Price

Construction Contracts, shall not be in addition to the contract price. Include bond payments under 151.01

Mobilization.

Payment will be made on actual work performed as described in FP-03 109.01 unless otherwise noted.

SECTION C – STATEMENT OF WORK

C-1 PROJECT SCOPE

This project consists of the construction and replacement of a span pedestrian bridge that had been washed out by Hurricane María. The bridge is to be constructed using commercially available lumber, kiln dried and pressured treated. The species is Southern Pine or Douglas Fir. The bridge stringer span is of 30 ft (however, the stringer length is equal to stringer span plus one foot as noted in the attached drawings), to be located at river crossing constructed on existing concretre abutments. Hauling equipment of 48” wide shall be used.

C-2 PROJECT LOCATION

This project is located in El Yunque National Forest, at the stream crossing of the Angelito Trail and the

Mameyes River in Luquillo, PR.

Road PR-988 KM 3.5 is adjacent to the Angelito Trailhead.

C-3 SPECIFICATIONS APPLICABLE TO THIS INDIVIDUAL PROJECT

[] FHWA Standard Specification 2014 applies

[X] FHWA Standard Specification 2003 U.S. Customary Units applies

The attached “List of Specifications” and “Supplemental Specifications” apply. All specifications not included in the specification listing, but referenced by listed specifications, are applicable.

C-4 PRODUCTS SAMPLES AND/OR SUBMITTALS

Title

Referenced by Contract clause or Specification No.

Time of Government

Approval After

Submittal

Proposed Safety Plan FP-03 107.08

FAR 52.236-13

10 days

Quality Control Plan FP-03 153 10 days

Schedule for Construction FP-03 155 10 days

Erosion Control Plan FP-03 157 10 days

Material for Timber Structure Samples FP-03 716 10 days

C-5 SHOP DRAWINGS

Referenced by Contract clause or Specification No.

Time of

Government

Approval

After

Submittal

RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED

C-6 MATERIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REPORTS

Referenced by Contract clause or Specification No.

Time of

Government

Approval

After

Submittal

Material for Timber Structures

Certifications

FP-03 716 10 days

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.arnet.gov/far/

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements (APR 1984)

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996) http://www.arnet.gov/far/

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.arnet.gov/far/

52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

F-1 FAR 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR

1984) ALTERNATE I (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within fourteen (14) calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 45 calendar days after a Notice to Proceed has been issued by the

Contracting Officer. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

AGAR 452.236-75 Maximum Workweek – Construction Schedule (NOV 1996) Within __10___ calendar days after receipt of a written request from the Contracting Officer, the Contractor must submit the following information in writing for approval:

(a) A schedule as required by FAR clause 52.236-15, Schedules for Construction Contracts, and

(b) The hours (including the daily starting and stopping times) and days of the week the Contractor proposed to carry out the work.

The maximum workweek that will be approved is ____5____.

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G-1 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY (AGAR 452.245-70) (FEB 1988)

The Government will provide the following item(s) of Government property to the Contractor for use in the performance of this contract. This property shall be used and maintained by the Contractor in accordance with the provisions of the "Government Property" FAR clause contained elsewhere in the contract.

G-2 POST AWARD CONFERENCE (AGAR 452.215-73) (FEB 1988)

A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled and held within 10 days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held at mutually agreeable location.

Property/Facilities/Services Availability Location Availability Time

RESERVED

RESERVED RESERVED

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H-1 FAR 52.236-4 PHYSICAL DATA (APR 1984)

Bridge concrete abutments are already in place at the project location. The bridge construction contractor will have to drill and epoxy 3/4 inch anchors into the concrete sill at each bearing shoe and embed 9 inches. These details are shown on the last sheet of the attached drawings.

The lumber specifications are shown on the drawing.

H-2 STORAGE AND STOCKPILING OF MATERIALS

This is a Wild and Scenic River Corridor. A minimum of 100 ft buffer from the channel bank must be kept.

Materials shall be stockpiled in a flat zone and tarped at both the bottom and top of the pile.

Suitable approved areas that must be utilized for temporary stockpiling of materials are described in a separately attachment named “Staging Areas”.

The staging of materials shall be completed in phases for natural resource protection if the areas delimited by the U.S. Forest Service are not large enough for the amount of materials.

H-3 LOCAL DISPOSAL SITES

Excess or unsuitable material shall be disposed of at waste area in Catalina Headquarters, located at PR 191 KM

4.4. Dispose of material in areas flagged or identified by the COR. This is the only designated disposal site.

Spread and shape material to drain. Furnish and spread straw/hay uniformly on finished slopes. Straw must be certified noxious weed free straw from oats, wheat, rye or other grain crops that are free from mold or other objectionable material. Disposal and placement of excess or unsuitable material and straw are indirectly paid by item 255(01).

H-4 INDUSTRIAL CAMPS

RESERVED.

H-5 PROSECUTION OF WORK – WORK HOUR LIMITS – WORK ITEM LIMITS

Construction activity may be performed Sunday through Saturday and shall be limited to the hours between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., unless other hours are approved in writing by the COR. No work will be allowed on Federal Holidays unless approved by CO in writing.

H-6 UNUSUAL HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS

The following conditions have been identified as inherently hazardous to a degree that failure to take the proper precautions could lead to serious injury or loss of life. This listing shall not be construed as all inclusive. The

Contractor shall provide a written job-specific hazard analysis and safety plan that addresses and conforms to the requirements of 29 CFR 1910 and 1926 and the clause entitled Accident Prevention (FAR 52.236-13) included herein. Appropriate actions shall be taken by the Contractor to implement this plan during performance and to take any and all other necessary steps to mitigate the dangers from hazards.

Flash Flood Hazard

Tree Mortality

PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

www.arnet.gov/far/ www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003)

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (JAN 2005) (Applicable if contract exceeds $25,000)

52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity (APR 1984)

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Jan 2017)

52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003)

52.222-6 Davis-Bacon Act (FEB 1995)

52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (FEB 1988)

52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (FEB 1988)

52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (FEB 1988)

52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (FEB 1988)

52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (FEB 1988)

52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment (FEB 1988)

52.222-13 Compliance with Davis-Bacon and Related Act Regulations (FEB 1988)

52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (FEB 1988)

52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility (FEB 1988)

52.222-20 Walsh-Healy Public Contracts Act (DEC 1996) (Applicable if contract exceeds $10,000)

52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) (Applicable if contract exceeds $10,000)

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 2002) (Applicable if contract exceeds $10,000)

52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction (FEB 1999) (Applicable if contract exceeds $10,000)

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and other

Eligible Veterans (DEC 2001) (Applicable if contract exceeds $25,000)

52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998) (Applicable if contract exceeds

$10,000)

52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and other

Eligible Veterans (DEC 2001) (Applicable if contract exceeds $25,000)

52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001) (Applicable if contract is awarded to an individual)

52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (APR 1984)

52.224-2 Privacy Act (APR 1984)

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (DEC 2003)

52.227-4 Patent Indemnity -- Construction Contracts (APR 1984)

52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (OCT 1997) (Applicable if contract exceeds $25,000)

52.228-11 Pledges of Assets (FEB 1992) (Applicable if contract exceeds $25,000)

52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds (OCT 1995) (Applicable if contract exceeds $25,000) http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (DEC 1999) (Applicable if contract exceeds $25,000)

52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (SEP 2002)

52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (JAN 1986)

52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (OCT 2003)

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003)

52.233-1 Disputes (JUL 2002)

52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996)

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)

52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (APR 1984)

52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (APR 1984)

52.236-5 Material and Workmanship (APR 1984)

52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor (APR 1984)

52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (NOV 1991)

52.236-8 Other Contracts (APR 1984)

52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements (APR

1984)

52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas (APR 1984)

52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion (APR 1984)

52.236-12 Cleaning Up (APR 1984)

52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts (APR 1984)

52.236-17 Layout of Work (APR 1984)

52.236-26 Preconstruction Conference (FEB 1995)

52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions (APR 1984)

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (DEC 2004)

52.245-1 Property Records (APR 1984)

52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short From) (APR 1984)

52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) (APR 1984)

52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991)

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

452.232-70 Reimbursement for Bond Premiums – Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (NOV 1996)

(Applicable if contract is over $25,000)

452.236-72 Use of Premises (NOV 1996)

452.236-73 Archeological or Historic Sites (FEB 1988)

452.236-74 Control of Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution (NOV 1996)

452.236-76 Samples and Certificates (FEB 1988)

452.236-77 Emergency Response (NOV 1996)

FAR 52.225-9 Buy American Act-Construction Materials (JAN 2005)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

"Component" means an article, material, or supply incorporated directly into a construction material.

"Construction material" means an article, material, or supply brought to the construction site by the Contractor or a subcontractor for incorporation into the building or work. The term also includes an item brought to the site preassembled from articles, materials, or supplies. However, emergency life safety systems, such as emergency lighting, fire alarm, and audio evacuation systems, that are discrete systems incorporated into a public building or work and that are produced as complete systems, are evaluated as a single and distinct construction material regardless of when or how the individual parts or components of those systems are delivered to the construction site. Materials purchased directly by the Government are supplies, not construction material.

"Cost of components" means—

(1) For components purchased by the Contractor, the acquisition cost, including transportation costs to the place of incorporation into the construction material (whether or not such costs are paid to a domestic firm), and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued); or

(2) For components manufactured by the Contractor, all costs associated with the manufacture of the component, including transportation costs as described in paragraph (1) of this definition, plus allocable overhead costs, but excluding profit. Cost of components does not include any costs associated with the manufacture of the construction material.

"Domestic construction material" means—

(1) An unmanufactured construction material mined or produced in the United States; or

(2) A construction material manufactured in the United States, if the cost of its components mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States exceeds 50 percent of the cost of all its components.

Components of foreign origin of the same class or kind for which nonavailability determinations have been made are treated as domestic.

"Foreign construction material" means a construction material other than a domestic construction material.

"United States" means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and outlying areas.

(b) Domestic preference.

(1) This clause implements the Buy American Act (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d) by providing a preference for domestic construction material. The Contractor shall use only domestic construction material in performing this contract, except as provided in paragraphs (b)(2) and (b)(3) of this clause.

(2) This requirement does not apply to the construction material or components listed by the

Government as follows: ____NONE__

(3) The Contracting Officer may add other foreign construction material to the list in paragraph (b)(2) of this clause if the Government determines that

(i) The cost of domestic construction material would be unreasonable. The cost of a particular domestic construction material subject to the requirements of the Buy American Act is unreasonable when the cost of such material exceeds the cost of foreign material by more than 6 percent;

(ii) The application of the restriction of the Buy American Act to a particular construction material would be impracticable or inconsistent with the public interest; or

(iii) The construction material is not mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities of a satisfactory quality.

(a) Request for determination of inapplicability of the Buy American Act.

(1) (i) Any Contractor request to use foreign construction material in accordance with paragraph

(b)(3) of this clause shall include adequate information for Government evaluation of the request, including—

(A) A description of the foreign and domestic construction materials;

(B) Unit of measure;

(C) Quantity;

(D) Price;

(E) Time of delivery or availability;

(F) Location of the construction project;

(G) Name and address of the proposed supplier; and

(H) A detailed justification of the reason for use of foreign construction materials cited in accordance with paragraph (b)(3) of this clause.

(ii) A request based on unreasonable cost shall include a reasonable survey of the market and a completed price comparison table in the format in paragraph (d) of this clause.

(iii) The price of construction material shall include all delivery costs to the construction site and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free certificate may be issued).

(iv) Any Contractor request for a determination submitted after contract award shall explain why the Contractor could not reasonably foresee the need for such determination and could not have requested the determination before contract award. If the Contractor does not submit a satisfactory explanation, the Contracting Officer need not make a determination.

(2) If the Government determines after contract award that an exception to the Buy American Act applies and the Contracting Officer and the Contractor negotiate adequate consideration, the Contracting

Officer will modify the contract to allow use of the foreign construction material. However, when the basis for the exception is the unreasonable price of a domestic construction material, adequate consideration is not less than the differential established in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of this clause.

(3) Unless the Government determines that an exception to the Buy American Act applies, use of foreign construction material is noncompliant with the Buy American Act.

(d) Data. To permit evaluation of requests under paragraph (c) of this clause based on unreasonable cost, the

Contractor shall include the following information and any applicable supporting data based on the survey of suppliers:

Foreign and Domestic Construction Materials Price Comparison

Construction material description Unit of measure Quantity Price (dollars) *

Item 1

Foreign construction material

Domestic construction material

Item 2

Foreign construction material

Domestic construction material

[List name, address, telephone number, and contact for suppliers surveyed. Attach copy of response; if oral, attach summary.]

[Include other applicable supporting information.]

[*Include all delivery costs to the construction site and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued).]

PART III--LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J--LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

J-1 LIST OF ATTACHMENTS (AGAR 452.252-70) (FEB 1988)

Item Number of Pages

1. Individual Project Technical Capability Questionnaire 1 page

2. List of Specifications and Supplemental Project Specifications 25 pages

3. List of Applicable Drawings: 6 pages

(Attached separately)

Drawing ____

1 Standard Sawn Timber Stringer Trail Bridge

4. Staging Areas 5 pages

(Attached separately)

PART IV--REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION L--INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

L-1 FAR 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995)

A prebid site visit are available upon request departing from El Yunque National Forest Catalina Headquarters, located at PR-191 Int. 988 KM 4.4, Río Grande, PR 00745. Site visits may be arranged during normal duty hours by contacting:

Guillermo Aponte, P.E. c: 787-549-0072 or gaponte@fs.fed.us.

L-2 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

The following technical and price proposal information shall be provided with the offer.

Task Order Form: Complete the Offer Section, sign and date

Task Order Section B: Provide Pricing

Task Order Questionnaire: Answer Questions

Bid Guarantee if proposal amount exceeds $150,000

SECTION M--EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M-1 FAR 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

www.arnet.gov/far/

M-2 EVALUATION OF OFFERS

The Government will evaluate offers based on the best overall value to the Government, price and other factors considered. Factors to be considered include:

FACTOR 1: NON PRICE EVALUATION CRITERIA

o Contractor's Capability based on Questionnaire responses o Past performance and experience (including technical capability), FACTOR 2: PRICE

Evaluation of Price Proposals: No weight will be applied to price. Price is approximately equal to the non price evaluation factors. As the difference between technical scoring decreases, price will increase in relative importance.

The Government may reject any or all proposals, make award to other than the lowest offeror and waive minor informalities or irregularities in offers received. If necessary, the Government may conduct discussions with any offeror.

The Government may award a contract on the basis of offers as received, without entering into discussions with any offeror. Therefore, each initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms.

ATTACHMENT 1:

QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Contractor's General Technical Capability –

a) Provide a brief explanation of your capability to accomplish this work. You can include a description of the work you plan to subcontract out.

b) Include a list of equipment you will provide to complete the work (owned or rented).

c) Provide your expected project schedule including sequence of work items and approximate time to complete each item.

2. Sequencing / Erosion Control –

a) Provide your planned sequencing of all work on this segment of trail.

b) Assume there will be water flowing in the stream crossing. Provide a brief explanation of your water diversion and erosion control practices associated with this work.

3. Similar Project Experience

a) Provide a listing of your work for the past 3 years which involve lumber/timber handling and catwalk construction. Include the dates of performance, who you worked for, the name of their contact person, and their phone number.

ATTACHMENT 2:

SUPPLEMENTAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

Table of Contents Preface

101 - Terms¸ Format¸ and Definitions

101.01 Meaning of Terms

101.01 Meaning of Terms

101.03 Abbreviations

101.04 Definitions

102 - Bid¸ Award¸ and Execution of Contract

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103 - Scope of Work

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104 - Control of Work

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104.03 Specifications and Drawings

104.06 Use of Roads by Contractor

105 - Control of Material

105.02(a) Government-provided sources

105.02(c) Contractor-located sources

105.02 (a) Government-provided sources

106 - Acceptance of Work

106.01 Conformity with Contract Requirements

106.02 Visual Inspection

106.07 Partial and Final Acceptance

107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public

107.02 Protection and Restoration of Property and Landscape

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107.08 Sanitation, Health, and Safety

108 - Prosecution and Progress

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109 - Measurement and Payment

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109.02 Measurement Terms and Definitions

109.03 Weighing Procedures and Devices

153 - Contractor Quality Control

153.02 Qualifications

153.03 Quality Control Plan

153.07 Records and control charts

155 - Schedules for Construction Contracts

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156 - Public Traffic

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157 - Soil Erosion and Sediment Control

157.04 General

557 - Timber Structures .............................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.

Preface Preface_wo_06_03_2018

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The Forest Service, US Department of Agriculture has adopted FP-14 for construction of National Forest System Roads.

101 - Terms¸ Format¸ and Definitions 101.01_National_3_15_2017

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101.01 Meaning of Terms.

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101.01 Meaning of Terms.

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101.03 Abbreviations.

(a) Acronyms.

AGAR — Agriculture Acquisition Regulations

AFPA — American Forest and Paper Association

FSAR — Forest Service Acquisition Regulations

MSHA — Mine Safety and Health Administration

NESC — National Electrical Safety Code

WCLIB — West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau

(f) Miscellaneous unit abbreviations.

MP — milepost location ppm — parts per million volume

STA station location

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101.04 Definitions.

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Bid Schedule — The Schedule of Items.

Bridge — A structure, including supports, erected over a depression or an obstruction such as water along a road, a trail, or a railway and having a deck for carrying traffic or other loads.

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 — Any structure with a bottom, regardless of fill depth, depth of invert burial, or presence of horizontal driving surface, or any bottomless (natural channel) structure with footings that will not have wheel loads in direct contact with the top of the structure.

Drawings — (Public Works Contracts) Design sheets or fabrication, erection, or construction details submitted to the CO by the Contractor according to FAR Clause

52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction. Also refers to submissions and submittals.

Notice to Proceed — (Public Works Contracts) Written notice to the Contractor to begin the contract work.

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.

Solicitation—(Public Works Contracts) The complete assembly of documents (whether attached or incorporated by reference) furnished to prospective bidders.

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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.

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.

Shop Drawings — (Timber and Stewardship Contracts) Referred to as “Drawings” in FP-14, include drawings, diagrams, layouts, schematics, descriptive literature, illustrations, lists or tables, performance and test data, and similar materials furnished by Purchaser to explain in detail specific portions of the work required by the contract.

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

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Figure 101-1—Illustration of road structure terms.

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103 - Scope of Work 103.00_National_11_9_2016

Delete all of Section 103 except Subsection 103.01 Intent of Contract.

Delete Subsections 103.02, 103.03, 103.04, 103.05.

104 - Control of Work 104.00_National_11_9_2016

Delete Subsections 104.01, 104.02, and 104.04.

Delete Subsections 104.01, 104.02, 104.04.

104.03_National_11_4_2016

Delete Subsection 104.03 and replace with the following:

104.03 Specifications and Drawings.

Refer to B(T) 5.211 in the 2400-6(T)) or F(T).2.1.1 in the 2400-13(T) contracts for requirements under this subsection.

104.06_National_11_9_2016

Add the following to Subsection 104.06:

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 105.02_National_11_1_2016

Add the following to Subsection 105.02(a):

105.02(a) Government-provided sources.

Government-provided sources for this project are identified as follows:

(1) Government-provided mandatory sources.

Pay Item Description Material source number or name

<e.g.20407> <Select borrow, compaction method C, tolerance class B>

<Lupine Pit>

(2) Government-provided optional sources for this project are identified as follows:

Pay Item Description Material source number or name

<e.g.20407> <Select borrow, compaction method C, tolerance class B>

<Lupine Pit>

If the Contractor elects to obtain material from <Material Source Number or name> the following applies:

(1) <e.g. Entry into source is limited to from July 1 to September 30th>

105.02_National_11_1_2016

Add the following to Subsection 105.02c:

105.02(c) Contractor-located sources.

All material (e.g., soil, gravel, sand, borrow, aggregate, etc.) transported onto

National Forest System land or incorporated into the work shall be weed-free. The

Contracting Officer may request written documentation of methods used to determine the weed-free status of any and all materials furnished by the contractor. Contractor-provided expertise and methods to establish weed-free status must be appropriate for the weeds of concern in the local area. The following applies to this contract:

A Forest Service weed specialist will inspect proposed sources to determine weed-free status. Provide the Contracting Officer written notification of proposed material sources 5 days prior to use. Written approval of the specific source will be provided to the contractor by the CO. If weed species are present in the proposed source, appropriate mitigation measures may allow conditional use of the source as required by the

Contracting Officer.

105.02_National_7_18_2017

Add the following to Subsection 105.02 (a):

105.02 (a) Government-provided sources.

Complete any pit or quarry development specified for a designated source, even when material is not obtained from the source.

106 - Acceptance of Work 106.01_National_7_18_2017

Delete Subsection 106.01 and replace with the following:

106.01 Conformity with Contract Requirements.

Follow the requirements of FAR Clause 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction.

References to standard test methods of AASHTO, ASTM, GSA, and other recognized standard authorities refer to the methods in effect on the date of solicitation for bids.

Perform all work to the lines, grades, cross-sections, dimensions, and processes or material requirements shown on the plans or specified in the contract.

Incorporate manufactured materials into the work according to the manufacturer’s recommendations or to these specifications, whichever is more strict.

Plan dimensions and contract specification values are the values to be strived for and complied with as the design values from which any deviations are allowed. Perform work and provide material that is uniform in character and reasonably close to the prescribed value or within the specified tolerance range. The purpose of a tolerance range is to accommodate occasional minor variations from the median zone that are unavoidable for practical reasons.

When standard manufactured items are specified (such as fence, wire, plates, rolled shapes, pipe conduits, etc., that are identified by gauge, unit mass, section dimensions, etc.), the identification will be considered to be nominal masses or dimensions. Unless specific contract tolerances are noted, established manufacturing tolerances will be accepted.

The Government may inspect, sample, or test all work at any time before final acceptance of the project. When the Government tests work, copies of test reports are furnished to the Contractor upon request. Government tests may or may not be performed at the work site. If Contractor testing and inspection is verified by the Government, the

Contractor’s results may be used by the Government to evaluate work for acceptance. Do not rely on the availability of Government test results for process control.

Acceptable work conforming to the contract will be paid for at the contract unit bid price. Four methods of determining conformity and accepting work are described in

Subsections 106.02 to 106.05 inclusive. The primary method of acceptance is specified in each Section of work. However, work may be rejected at any time it is found by any of the methods not to comply with the contract.

Remove, repair, or replace work that does not conform to the contract, or to prevailing industry standards where no specific contract requirements are noted. Removing, repairing, or replacing work; providing temporary traffic control; and any other related work to accomplish conformity will be at no cost to the Government.

(a) Disputing Government test results. If the accuracy of Government test results is disputed, promptly inform the CO. If the dispute is unresolved after reasonable steps are taken to resolve the dispute, further evaluation may be obtained by written request.

Include a narrative describing the dispute and a proposed resolution protocol that addresses the following:

1. Sampling method;

2. Number of samples;

3. Sample transport;

4. Test procedures;

5. Testing laboratories;

6. Reporting;

7. Estimated time and costs; and

8. Validation process.

If the evaluation requires additional sampling or testing be performed, mutually agree with the Government on witnessing procedures and on sampling and testing by a third party laboratory. Use a third party laboratory accredited by the AASHTO accreditation program.

Provide proof of the laboratory’s accreditation for the test procedures to be used. Do not use the same laboratory that produced the disputed Government test results or that produced the test results used as a basis for the dispute.

The CO will review the proposed resolution protocol and may modify it before final approval and execution.

The Government will use the approved resolution protocol test results to determine the validity of the disputed testing. If the Government test results are validated, the

Contractor will be responsible for all costs associated with developing and performing the resolution protocol. If the Government test results are not validated, the

Government will be responsible for all costs associated with developing and performing the resolution protocol. If the validity of the Government test results cannot be determined, the Contractor and Government will equally share all costs associated with developing and carrying out the resolution protocol.

(b) Alternatives to removing and replacing non-conforming work. As an alternative to removal and replacement, the Contractor may submit a written request to:

1. Have the work accepted at a reduced price; or

2. Be given permission to perform corrective measures to bring the work into conformity.

The request must contain supporting rationale and documentation. Include references or data justifying the proposal based on an evaluation of test results, effect on service life, value of material or work, quality, aesthetics, and other tangible engineering basis. The CO will determine disposition of the nonconforming work.

106.02_National_11_9_2016

Delete Subsection 106.02 and replace with the following:

106.02 Visual Inspection.

Acceptance is based on visual inspection of the work for compliance with the specific contract requirements. Use prevailing industry standards in the absence of specific contract requirements or tolerances.

106.07_National_11_1_2016

Delete Subsection 106.07.

106.07 Partial and Final Acceptance.

107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public 107.02_National_11_1_2016

Add the following to Subsection 107.02:

107.02 Protection and Restoration of Property and Landscape.

Do not stage material closer than 200 ft from streams.

When staging material, tarp both the bottom and top of material.

107.05_National_7_18_2017

Delete Subsection 107.05.

Delete Subsection 107.05.

107.08_National_11_1_2016

Delete Subsection 107.08 and replace with the following:

107.08 Sanitation, Health, and Safety.

Refer to specific provisions under B(T) 6.0 in the 2400-6(T) or G(T).0 in the 2400-13(T) contracts for requirements under this subsection.

108 - Prosecution and Progress 108.00_National_11_9_2016

Delete Section 108 in its entirety.

Delete Section 108.

109 - Measurement and Payment 109.00_National_11_9_2016

Delete Subsections 109.06, 109.07, 109.08, and 109.09:

Delete Subsections 109.06, 109.07, 109.08, 109.09.

109.02_National_11_9_2016

Add the following sentence to Subsection 109.02(b):

109.02 Measurement Terms and Definitions.

(b) Contract quantity.

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

109.03_National_11_1_2016

Add the following to Subsection 109.03(c):

109.03 Weighing Procedures and Devices.

(c) Project weighing system.

For aggregates weighed for payment, adjust scale weights of material to deduct the daily average moisture content in excess of 2 percentage points over optimum moisture as determined by AASHTO T 99 or the designated compaction method. If moisture determination is necessary, determine the daily average moisture content in accordance with AASHTO T 255, from not less than three representative samples of aggregate taken at random intervals each day that aggregate is being weighed.

Manual scales may be used if approved in writing by the CO and if the method of weighing meets all other contract requirements.

153 - Contractor Quality Control 153.02_National_11_1_2016

Delete Subsection 153.02 and replace with the following:

153.02 Qualifications.

Submit the following for approval with the quality control plan:

(a) Quality control manager (QCM). Furnish a QCM who has at least 2 years’ experience in construction, inspector, quality control and material testing on construction projects of similar type and scope.

(b) Testers. Provide testers with at least one year experience in the type of sampling and testing required, and with one of the following for the type of sampling and testing performed:

(1) NICET Level II certification in highway material or equivalent state or industry certification;

(2) Certification by a regional certification program (such as Western Alliance for

Quality Transportation Construction (WAQTC), Northeast Transportation Technician

Certification Program (NETTCP), Southeast Task Force for Technician Training and

Qualification (STFTTQ), or Multi Regional Training and Certification (M-TRAC)); or

(3) At least one year employment by an AASHTO accredited laboratory performing equivalent sampling and testing.

153.03_National_11_1_2016

Add the following paragraph to the end of Subsection 153.03(b):

153.03 Quality Control Plan.

(b) Quality Control Procedures.

Submit written proposals for approval of alternate AASHTO or State approved test methods. Alternate methods may be allowed based on documented equivalence to the specified method.

153.07_National_11_1_2016

Delete Subsection 153.07 and replace with the following:

153.07 Records and control charts.

Maintain complete testing and inspection records by pay item number and make them accessible to the CO.

155 - Schedules for Construction Contracts 155.00_National_11_9_2016

Delete Section 155 in its entirety.

Delete Section 155.

156 - Public Traffic 156.00_National_11_4_2016

Delete Section 156 in its entirety and replace with the following:

Section 156. – PUBLIC TRAFIC 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:

Permanent Traffic Control 633

Traffic Signing and Marking Material 718

Concrete Barriers and Precast Guardwalls 618

Temporary plastic fence 710.11

Construction Requirements

156.03 General. Accommodate traffic according to MUTCD, approved traffic control plan and this section. Perform work in a manner that ensures safety and convenience of the public. Unless otherwise provided for in Table 156-1, 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 <number> minutes at any one time followed by an open period of no less than <number> minutes. Accommodate public traffic on roads adjacent to and within the project until the project is accepted according to

Subsection 106.07(b).

Submit traffic control plan at least 30 days prior to intended use. 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 and Forest

Service EM 7100-15. 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. Road segments may be closed as shown in Table 156-1. The maximum consecutive days of closure shall be followed by a minimum number of consecutive days open to traffic as shown. Maintain traffic control devices during closure period(s). Appropriate barricades and signs will be erected and maintained as shown in the traffic control plan or as otherwise designated.

Prior to closing roads during construction, give written notice to the Contracting

Officer at least 10 days in advance.

Table 156-1

Temporary Road Closures

Road

Number From Terminus To Terminus

Maximum Consecutive

Days of Closure

Minimum Consecutive

Days Open

<number>

<MP or description>

<MP or description> <number> <number>

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. Payment for contract work is provided indirectly. See Subsection 109.05.

157 - Soil Erosion and Sediment Control 157.04_National_11_1_2016

Delete Subsection 157.04 and replace with the following:

157.04 General.

Thirty (30) days prior to the start of construction, submit a written plan according to subsection 104.03 with all necessary permits that provides permanent and temporary erosion control measures to minimize erosion and sedimentation during and after construction. Do not begin work until the necessary controls for that particular phase of work have been implemented. Do not modify the type, size, or location of any control without approval.

When erosion control measures are not functioning as intended, take corrective action to eliminate or minimize pollutants in storm water discharges from the project.