SPECIFICATIONS West Road Oblit.doc

Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie

CIM-0900-2R-433-0915-02

09/10/2009

USDA Forest Service

Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie

30239 South State Route 53

Wilmington, Illinois

815-423-6370

CIM-0900-2R-433-0915-02

West Side Road Decommissioning

SECTION 01100 - SUMMARY

Project Name and Location: The West Side Road Decommissioning project is located approximately 3 miles northeast of Wilmington, Illinois on the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie (formerly the Joliet Army Ammunition Plant) in Will County. (T-33N-R9E, Section 1) Project background information: The majority of roads on the current Midewin NTP, left behind from the Joliet Army Ammunition Plant, are not required in the long term restoration plan for Midewin. This contract will remove 2.2 miles of these un-needed roads from the west side of Midewin. These roads have been identified as not being required for either long or short term restoration or recreation goals for Midewin.

Insert project name and address matching the project name and location in the title block on the drawings.

Project Summary Description: The West Side Road Decommissioning project includes the following general categories of work:

1. Removal and disposal of road wearing surface, approximately 20 feet in width. Surface could be gravel or bituminous asphalt. Any asphalt is to be re-cycled

2. Removal and disposal of remaining road prism including base and or sub-base materials.

3. Re-grading ditches adjacent to the typical 20 foot roadway to match surrounding grade.

4. Removal of any culverts crossing beneath the road and leaving an open path for water to flow.

5. Seeding and mulching any areas disturbed by the decommissioning.

END OF SECTION 01100

SECTION 01110 – GENERAL CONDITIONS

PART 1 - Superintendence by the Contractor At all times during the performance of the contract and until the work is complete and accepted, the Contractor shall directly supervise the work or assign and have on the work site a competent superintendent who is satisfactory to the Contracting Officer and has authority to act for the Contractor. The superintendent shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer prior to the contract start date. The contractor shall provide a detailed resume of the project manager for review and approval by the Contracting Officer. If during the term of this contract, the contractor changes or replaces the project manager, approval by the Contracting Officer is required.

Responsibilities of the site superintendent include, but are not limited to construction, day-to-day coordination of activities, control over employees/subcontractors and coordination with local COR and Inspectors. She/he shall be available in person, by telephone, or radio to respond to any and all problems during normal working hours.

Part 2 - Equipment Requirements and Transportation All equipment proposed to be used for performance of the work shall be of the size, type, number and in such condition to properly pursue the requirements of this contract.

The Contractor's proposed equipment shall be made available for inspection prior to award of the contract. If at any time during the course of this contract the equipment is deemed unsatisfactory, the Contracting Officer may order removal and may require a satisfactory replacement, at Contractor's expense. Replacement equipment, if ordered, is to be onsite and working within 48 hours.

Any movement or transportation of equipment to or from work areas required to repair or replace equipment, or for the Contractor's convenience shall be at the Contractor's expense.

Part 3 - Public Safety and Traffic Control The Contractor shall exercise caution and care while pursuing the work to prevent unnecessary conflict with, or potential hazards to, road users or others within the work area.

The Contractor is to pursue all work on site in accordance with all Federal, State, and Local laws governing the transportation and work being performed.

The Contractor shall post warning signs on each end of the section of road being worked. Signs are to be of the size, quantity, and colors as required in the current edition of the "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devises", (MUTCD). These signs shall be moved as needed to properly delineate and identify the section of the road being maintained. At no time shall these signs be more than two miles from operating equipment and shall be in place only when road equipment or persons are performing operations. All slow moving equipment is to have a reflectorized "slow moving" vehicle emblem properly attached.

All work requiring closure of a road must be scheduled and approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) prior to the commencement of that portion of work. All work is to be scheduled so that at the end of a working day, the road is passable for the type of traffic normally using the road. If for any reason traffic hazards (segments of unfinished work which may present a hazard to road users, such as rolls of surface material, berms on the shoulder, etc.) are left in or adjacent to the road after normal working hours, the work is to be properly signed as hazardous and flashing warning devices may be required as directed by the Engineer.

Part 4 – Quality Control Plan

The Contractor shall submit a Quality Control Plan (QCP) with the price proposal, that will detail the methods the Contractor will utilize for self-inspection to ensure the requirements of this contract are performed in accordance with the contract documents and that all equipment used is maintained in good and safe working condition. The plan shall indicate who will be responsible for Quality Control. The site superintendent may serve as the Quality Control monitor. The Government COR will perform periodic independent inspections after the contractor has performed their inspections if questions develop regarding the results of the contractor’s inspections.

Part 5- QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN The following Environmental Management System requirements are hereby included in the Solicitation for information purposes.

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR

ROAD MAINTENANCE AT MIDEWIN NATIONAL TALLGRASS PRAIRIE

Contractor shall work in such a manner so as to minimize the release of dust into the air. When excessive dust is being generated, as determined by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), the contractor shall be required to use water from a source designated by the USDA Forest Service to suppress dust release.

The contractor shall recycle all applicable demolition waste including but not limited to brick, steel and concrete, unless otherwise approved by the USDA Forest Service Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The contractor shall submit in a timely manner to a designated representative of the USDA Forest Service all available weight tickets for the removed materials, recycled and landfilled.

The Contractor will ensure spill cleanup materials will be available on each project at all times on the Prairie. Any spill greater than one (1) pint must be immediately reported to the COR or PM. Contractor personnel must have training to ensure they are qualified to identify such releases and are competent to provide proper cleanup and reporting. All spilled materials and impacted soils will be removed and properly disposed of as necessary.

Contractors must avoid remaining contaminated Army land in or near the work area, and must be aware of the potential for discovery of CERCLA wastes, TSCA (PCB) equipment, or remnant ordnance materials (Munitions and Explosives of Concern (MEC)). Contractors shall notify the Midewin Safety Officer and COR or PM of any discovered suspicious material, equipment or items encountered during work.

Equipment will be inspected at the time it is delivered to the job. Equipment that is not free of soil and debris that could carry invasive plant species from prior worksites or equipment that does not meet contract specifications may be rejected. Rejected equipment will be replaced or the deficiencies corrected. If the equipment cannot perform on site it may also be removed or replaced.

Contractor shall avoid heavy equipment in sensitive areas during times when the soil is soft. Contractor may enter when ground is dry or frozen or with vehicles that have a low ground pounds-per-square-inch loading (not to exceed 4). Work is to halt if thawing or heavy precipitation occurs. Any soil or other resource damage (rutting deeper than two inches, tracking, etc.) shall be mitigated by the contractor using conservation techniques such as baffling, erosion netting, siltation fence, seeding and mulching.

Soil from any excavation required to complete a task order shall be stockpiled and surrounded by siltation fencing. USDA Forest Service Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will approve the layout of the siltation fencing.

Part 6 - Quality Control Personnel

Contractor shall provide qualified quality control personnel for all projects. He/She will be responsible to perform, record, and maintain a file of quality control and accomplishment reports. This documentation shall be made available to the CO or COR for 100% of all work. The on-site project superintendent can act as the quality control person, if so designated by the Contractor(s). The quality control person shall be identified prior to starting work under subject contract.

Part 7 - Roles And Responsibilities Of Government Officials

The following government officials will participate in assessing the quality of the contractor’s performance. Their roles and responsibilities are described as follows:

The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) is responsible for monitoring, assessing, recording, and reporting on the technical performance of the contractor on the schedule of inspections submitted by the contractor and approved by the government. The COR will have primary responsibility for completing “Contract Daily Diaries” and other inspection forms as appropriate which will be used to document the inspection and evaluation of the contractor’s work performance.

The contracting officer (CO) will have overall responsibility for overseeing the contractor’s performance. The CO will also be responsible for the day-to-day monitoring of the contractor’s performance in the areas of contract compliance, contract administration, cost control, and property control; reviewing the COR’s assessment of the contractor’s performance; and resolving all differences between the COR’s version and the contractor’s version.

Part 8–PRAIRIE VIEW LANDFILL

The following is offered to clarify the issue of free tipping fees at the Prairie View Landfill (PVL) located immediately south of the MNTP: (This is provided for information only and is subject to change and is not within the control of the USDA Forest Service, it only represents the current situation at the Prairie View Landfill.

PVL is accepting ACM. It is handled differently than other wastes. PVL can't handle huge amounts per day due to the way they are required to bury ACM. There are also placarding, handling, and paperwork differences. Contractor should contact Julie at the PVL scale house for details.

Miscellaneous debris such as hard to handle utility poles, RR ties, etc. need to be cut into 3 foot lengths.

Concrete should be broken up into basketball size or smaller pieces. Concrete with rebar is okay as long as the rebar sticking out isn't longer than a foot.

When PVL goes into a new cell (first layer over plastic liner), they will not be able to accept these materials.

The most current information on tipping fees and requirements will be included in Task Order requirements, if any.

END OF SECTION 01110

SECTION 01140 - WORK RESTRICTIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

Usually delete following article if project is not located on a currently active Government site or in an occupied building.

1.2 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

Retain the following paragraph only if the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's Representative intends to conduct a pre-construction survey with the Contractor.

A. The Government will conduct a pre-construction survey with the Contractor to review and document the existing conditions surrounding the project premises prior to the beginning of any construction activity.

Retain one of the following two paragraphs as applicable. Revise as required for project conditions.

B. During the construction period, the Contractor shall have full use of the site for construction operations, limited only by the Government's right to perform work nearby along the road.

C. The Contractor shall limit use of the premises to the work in areas indicated.

Retain the following subparagraphs that apply. Revise as required to suit project conditions.

1. Confine operations at the site to areas indicated. Do not disturb portions of the site beyond the areas in which Work is indicated or obstruct Government activities.

2. Keep driveways and entrances serving the premises clear and available at all times to the Government.

3. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of material and equipment on site.

4. Repair damage caused by construction operations. Take precautions to protect the public during the construction period.

Retain one of the two following subparagraphs, or delete if storage space is shown on the drawings.

5. Space on the premises will be made available for the Contractor's storage and related activities.

Retain one of the following two subparagraphs, or delete both if parking is not a problem. In second subparagraph, insert number of Contractor parking spaces.

Delete the following article if Government will not occupy the project until after construction.

Retain one of the two following paragraphs as applicable. Revise as required for project conditions.

Delete the following article if no restrictions will be placed on the Contractor's working hours.

1.3 WORKING HOURS

The following sample paragraphs may be used to establish limitations and other requirements for working hours. Edit, revise or rewrite as appropriate for project conditions. If paragraph A is used, insert the hours of Government occupation for the existing facilities.

A. Government Occupied Hours: The Government shall be allowed to use the site during the construction period. The access road has a gate. A key will be issued to the Contractor for use during the construction period. The Contractor shall confine work activities to the hours of 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Retain the following two paragraphs if paragraph C above is used and some work is required to be performed outside occupied hours.

Add subparagraphs to list this work, usually involving excessive noise, dust or other disruptive activity, that must be performed after occupied hours. If necessary, add further limiting hours, such as for activities where the noise may be disruptive to nearby residences in the evening.

Revise time of advanced approval if other than 48 hours is required.

Add paragraphs as necessary to include any specific requirements, such as the following example for suspension of work (insert dates).

END OF SECTION 01140

Retain this section if unit prices are included in the project pricing.

SECTION 01270 - UNIT PRICES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. A unit price provides an amount proposed by the Contractor and stated on the Schedule of Items as a price per unit of measurement for materials or services.

B. Unit prices include all necessary material and labor costs, mobilization, overhead, profit, taxes, shipping and other related expenses for the added or deducted work.

1.2 PROCEDURES

A. Measurement: The quantities to be measured shall be the items, as designated in the Schedule of Items, complete, in place and operational.

B. Payment: The quantities, as measured above, shall be paid for as lump sum quantities and shall be considered full compensation for the construction of the complete project.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

Insert unit price list, using the following or similar format for each item, as appropriate.

Insert a short title specific to the particular unit price in the following paragraph.

Insert a concise description of the unit price work in the following subparagraph, starting with Additive cost for" or Deductive cost for" or Additive and deductive cost for", as applicable. After according to", insert the specification section that describes the work and method of measurement.

Insert unit of measurement in the following subparagraph. After of", insert the materials or service to be measured.

Insert the estimated base bid quantity stated in the unit of measurement, or Indicated on the Drawings", or None", as applicable, in the following subparagraph.

Delete the following subparagraph if the unit price applies to all quantity variations (this may be difficult to enforce if the change is great). Retain the following subparagraph if the unit price applies to specific limits of variation from the base bid quantity. Such limits might be Not exceeding 25 percent greater or less", More than 25 percent greater", and More than 25 percent less"; or a range such as 5000 square meters to 8000 square meters", etc. for an item with no estimated base bid quantity in the Contract Documents.

If subparagraph above is used for possible variations in quantity that might be so excessive to warrant different unit prices, include a series of unit prices for the full range of increments of variation. In this case, add separate identifications to the similar titles, such as (Not exceeding 25 percent greater or less variation)", (More than 25 percent greater variation)", and (More than 25 percent less variation)".

END OF SECTION 01270

SECTION 01420 - REFERENCES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DEFINITIONS

A. General Explanation: Specification language often includes terms that are defined elsewhere in the Contract. Certain terms and requirements are defined in this section.

B. "General Conditions" refer collectively to the Construction Contract Clauses, Labor Standards and the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Decision bound into the specifications.

C. "Indicated" refers to graphic representations, notes or schedules on the Drawings, or to requirements elsewhere in the Specifications or other Contract Documents. Terms such as "shown", "noted", "scheduled" and "specified" have the same meaning as "indicated" and are used to further help locate the reference, but no limitation on location is intended except as specifically stated.

D. Where "directed", "authorized", "selected", "approved", or a similar term is used in conjunction with the Contractor's submittals, applications, requests and other activities, and the specifications state that an individual other than the Contracting Officer (CO) shall provide this action, it is understood that only the CO has this authority unless the individual stated is so authorized in writing by the CO. When the individual is so authorized by the CO, the Contractor may still appeal the action to the CO. The CO’s decision will be final. In no case shall the CO action be interpreted as releasing the Contractor from responsibility to fulfill the requirements of the Contract.

E. "Regulations" include laws, ordinances, statutes and lawful orders issued by authorities having jurisdiction, as well as rules, conventions and agreements within the construction industry that control performance of the Work.

F. "Project site" refers to the space available to the Contractor for performance of the Work, either exclusively or in conjunction with others performing other work.

G. "Furnish" means to supply and deliver to the Project site, ready for unloading, unpacking, assembling, installation and similar operations.

H. "Install" describes operations at the Project site, including unloading, temporary storage, unpacking, assembling, erecting, placing, anchoring, applying, working to dimension, finishing, curing, protecting, cleaning and similar operations.

I. "Provide" means to furnish and install, complete in place and ready for full use.

Retain one of the two following paragraphs.

Retain one or both of the following two paragraphs only if the terms are used elsewhere in the specifications. Revise as required to suit the project.

J. "Notice to Proceed" is the CO’s notification by letter to the Contractor to proceed with the Contract, activating the time period for construction and establishing the completion date.

1.2 CODES AND STANDARDS

A. Applicability of Standards: Unless the Contract includes more stringent requirements, applicable construction industry standards have the same force and effect, to the extent referenced, as if bound or copied directly into the Contract. Such standards are made a part of the Contract by reference.

B. Codes: The Work shall be performed in compliance with the latest editions of the following codes: UMC, NEC, IBC and UPC.

C. Conflicting Requirements. Where compliance with two or more standards is specified, comply with the most stringent requirement. Refer uncertainties, and requirements that are different but apparently equal, to the CO in writing for a decision before proceeding.

Retain one of the two following paragraphs, including the subparagraphs with the first paragraph and the list with the second paragraph. Both options have risks. The first paragraph relies on the Contractor, subcontractors, manufacturers and others doing work knowing or finding the correct names for each abbreviation when the names are not also included in the sections where referenced. The second paragraph requires careful editing of the list to include the correct abbreviations and associated names referenced elsewhere in the specifications, to avoid misunderstandings.

D. Abbreviations: Names and titles of standards are frequently abbreviated. Abbreviations and acronyms used in the Contract mean the associated names. The following names may be referenced in the Contract:

Retain the following abbreviations that are used elsewhere in the specifications. For each abbreviation that corresponds to two different names (such as AIA, APA, CTI, HI, MFMA, MIA, NAAMM, NFPA, SDI and TPI), delete the name that is not referenced elsewhere in the specifications, if applicable; or change one of the abbreviations here and in the sections where used; or include the correct associated name in parenthesis after the first use of the abbreviation in each section where referenced; or add "(when referenced in Division _____ Section "____________________.")" after each duplicate abbreviation and its associated name in the list to clarify where it applies. Add any other abbreviations with associated names, referenced elsewhere in the specifications, to the list.

1. AASHTO - American Association of State Highway and Transportation

2. ACI - American Concrete Institute

3. ADA – American’s with Disabilities Act

4. AISC - American Institute of Steel Construction

5. AITC - American Institute of Timber Construction

6. ANSI - American National Standards Institute

7. ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials

8. AWS - American Welding Society

9. AWWA - American Water Works Association

10. CFR - Code of Federal Regulations

11. CSI - Construction Specifications Institute

12. EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

13. FS - Federal Specification (Publications available from GSA)

14. GSA - General Services Administration

15. IBC – International Building Code

16. NEMA - National Electrical Manufacturers Association

17. NEC – National Electrical Code

18. NFPA - National Fire Protection Association

19. OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (U.S. Dept. of Labor)

20. PCA - Portland Cement Association

21. SSPC - Steel Structures Painting Council - The Society for Protective Coatings

22. UFAS – Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards

23. UL - Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

24. UBC – Uniform Building Code

25. UMC – Uniform Mechanical Code

26. UPC – Uniform Plumbing Code

27. USDA - U.S. Department of Agriculture

END OF SECTION 01420

SECTION 01500 - TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

Modify the following list to suit project.

Modify the following list to suit project.

A. Provide temporary support facilities, protection and controls required for construction activities including a self-contained toilet and project work signs.

If another utility is available at no cost to the Contractor, insert applicable utility in the following paragraph. Repeat paragraph as required. Modify if required to suit project.

Retain the following paragraph for projects of long duration and where required for coordination with other work or conditions. Revise time, if required.

Edit the following paragraphs to suit project. Add and delete standards and regulations as required.

Retain the following paragraph with subparagraphs if project involves existing equipment to remain. Edit for project.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

Edit the following two paragraphs with subparagraphs to suit project.

Retain one or both (if wood or open-mesh fencing is optional) of the following two paragraphs with corresponding subparagraphs if project requires enclosure fencing. Edit to suit project.

Revise height in following subparagraph if otherwise required for project.

Retain, delete or revise following subparagraph to suit project.

Retain the following paragraph with subparagraphs if temporary job-built facilities might be provided. Edit as necessary for project.

Add additional paragraphs for other temporary materials with specific requirements for the project.

2.1 EQUIPMENT

Retain only those of the following paragraphs and subparagraphs applicable to temporary equipment that may be required. Edit retained paragraphs and subparagraphs as necessary to suit project. Select english or metric dimensions. Add paragraphs for other temporary equipment with specific requirements for the project.

Retain the following paragraph if construction personnel are not allowed to use existing toilet facilities or if toilet facilities are not available.

A. Self-Contained Toilet Units: Temporary single-occupant toilet units for use by all construction personnel. Units shall be properly vented and fully enclosed with a glass-fiber-reinforced polyester shell or similar nonabsorbent material. Clean and service as per applicable codes.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 TEMPORARY UTILITIES

Retain, delete, modify and add to the following paragraphs and subparagraphs of this article to suit project.

A. Temporary Electric Power Service, Heating and Lighting: Provide as needed.

Retain the following sub-subparagraph where required by authorities for health and safety purposes.

Retain one of the two following paragraphs. Use first paragraph where project includes sufficient sitework that could accommodate drainage ditches or stabilization ponds. Use second paragraph for other projects. Edit if necessary.

Retain the following subparagraphs with either paragraph above. Edit to suit project.

Retain the following paragraph for projects with sitework that includes excavation and subgrade construction. Edit if required.

Add paragraphs if project includes requirements for other temporary utilities.

3.2 TEMPORARY SUPPORT FACILITIES

Retain, delete, modify and add to the following paragraphs and subparagraphs of this article to suit project.

Retain the following paragraph if project involves temporary paving. Edit to suit project.

Retain the following subparagraphs that apply to project. Edit to suit project.

Add subparagraphs for any additional temporary paving requirements.

Retain the following paragraph for projects with sitework that includes excavation and subgrade construction.

A. Temporary Enclosures: Provide temporary enclosures for protection of construction.

Retain the following paragraph for projects of 3 stories or more.

Add subparagraphs for temporary elevators and other special lift and hoist requirements, if any.

Provide sign layout drawing attached to this section.

Add requirements for any other required signs, such as security warnings, to the following subparagraph.

Add subparagraphs for other disposal requirements of the project, if any.

Retain the following paragraphs if applicable for project.

Add additional paragraphs for special support facilities applicable to the project, if any.

3.3 TEMPORARY PROTECTION FACILITIES

Edit the following subparagraph by deleting ", including stairwells on each floor" if project building contains one story only.

A. Barricades, Warning Signs, and Lights: Comply with standards and code requirements.

3.4 OPERATION, TERMINATION, AND REMOVAL

A. Maintenance: Maintain facilities in good operating condition until removal.

B. Removal: Each temporary facility shall be removed when its service has ended.

END OF SECTION 01500

SECTION 01770 - CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes requirements for Contract close out.

Delete the following subparagraph if Section 01781 is included.

Delete the following subparagraph if Section 01782 is included.

Edit the following subparagraphs to add or delete items required for the project.

1.2 FINAL ACCEPTANCE

A. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting inspection for Final Acceptance, complete the following:

1. Submit final payment request with releases and supporting documentation.

Edit the following subparagraphs to add or delete items required for the project.

2. Remove temporary facilities and controls.

B. Final Inspection Procedure: The Government will inspect the Work, upon receipt of notice from the Contractor that the Work, including inspection list items from earlier inspections, has been completed.

1. On receipt of a request for inspection, COR will proceed with inspection or advise Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. COR will prepare the Certificate of Substantial Completion after inspection or advise Contractor of items that must be completed or corrected before the certificate will be issued.

C. Request inspection for certification of Final Completion, once the following are complete:

1. Submit a copy of Substantial Completion inspection list stating that each item has been completed or otherwise resolved for acceptance.

2. Instruct Owner's personnel in operation, adjustment, and maintenance of products, equipment, and systems.

D. COR will re-inspect the Work on receipt of notice that the Work has been completed.

1. On completion of re-inspection, COR will prepare a final Certificate for Payment. If the Work is incomplete, COR will advise Contractor of the Work that is incomplete or obligations that have not yet been fulfilled.

Retain the following article if Section 01781 is not included. This article is usually sufficient except for large projects where detailed records are required.

Retain the following article if project involves extensive site utility work.

Edit, delete and add to the following sub-subparagraphs to suit project.

END OF SECTION 01770

PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS

270.04 - Road obliteration includes closing the road for all traffic, ripping the road, removing and disposing of manmade drainage features, removing and disposing of the road’s free aggregate, grading the remaining soil in congruence with the surrounding topography, hydrological/drainage restoration, and stabilizing the area with seeding and mulching. Obliteration also includes the removal of any extraneous, nonfunctioning items such as discontinued utility poles and railroad tracks. Any undesirable flora is also to be removed. The USFS has designated an area proximate to the job site where excess material is to be deposited. This area is marked as “Excess Material Site” on the attached location drawing dated August 6, 2009. If this site is not large enough to accept all of the excess material generated, the US Forest Service will provide a site within ten (10) miles for disposal of surplus aggregate and/or soil removed during the obliteration process. Hauling to the “Excess Material Site” marked on the location drawing, or hauling bituminous asphalt to a recycler, shall be included with the cost for Road Obliteration in the Schedule of Items. Haul from the work site to a remote site dump, if required, will be paid under the Additional Hauling item in the Schedule of Items. Costs for Additional Hauling shall include equipment (dump truck) and operator.

· 270.05 - The road shall be closed such that it is non-passable for vehicular traffic. Road closure signs and other safety features shall be posted at the former roadbed to prevent accidents. If any course aggregate remains at or near the surface after treatment, the aggregate shall be mixed in the soil and disbursed such that a continuous layer of aggregate does not lie visible at the surface. If any course remains at or near the surface after treatment, the aggregate is mixed in the soil profile and disbursed laterally so that it is not visually apparent except when looking below the grass/duff cover or after a fire. Generally, residual gravel will not cover more than 10% of the surface. Restored road beds will have the following topsoil cover:

· For a buried layer of residual embedded aggregate, minimum 6 in. topsoil

· For a buried roadbed, minimum 2 feet topsoil.

· For borrow (scrape) areas adjacent to road beds, leave a minimum of 6 inches of topsoil It is assumed that there will be enough topsoil in the project area to meet the above requirements. Do not include any costs associated with bringing in additional topsoil with the cost of this project.

270.06 – Required seeding shall be a mixture of 50% perennial rye grass, 25% bluegrass and 25% red top grass or any other non-native grass mixture approved by the USDA Forest Service representative. Coverage shall be at the minimal twenty (20) pounds of seed per acre, equally divided among the aforementioned three. All seeding required shall be of native flora and approved by the USDA Forest Service (seeds and mulch shall be provided by the Contractor).

270.07 - Any manmade drainage feature such as culverts shall be removed and the created void shall be blended in to match the natural grades. The Contractor is responsible for the proper disposal of any removed drainage features and shall comply with federal, state, and local requirements concerning disposal of materials. The restored road bed and its adjoining ditches will neither function as a surface or subsurface drain in excess of natural rates, nor function as an impoundment, particularly if wetlands will occur on the road bed, adjacent to the road bed, or in the area upstream from the road bed, unless a drainage or impoundment effect is desired for wetland and watershed functions.

270.08 - In the completed work, the former roadbed shall not be apparent in the landscape view.

Method of Measurement Measurement for Vehicular Road Obliteration shall be made to the nearest tenth of a mile using a vehicle odometer calibrated over a measured mile.

Midewin West Side Road Decommissioning