Construction RFP.pdf

Request for Proposal Construction (Repair and Alteration)

MILLCREEK WEST ROAD

RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, PERRY

COUNTY, INDIANA

Solicitation No.: AG-4419-S-10-0550

Project No.: CIM-0900-2R-444-0912-02

NAICS CODE: 237310

Proposal Due Date: May 03, 2010 Time: 2:00 PM (EST)

Project Specifications & Special Specifications

Millcreek West Road Reconstruction Package

Road 1161.020

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INSTRUCTIONS

1.1. General Description of Work

1.3. Schedule of Proposal Activities

1.5. Questions

1.6. Proposal Sealing

1.7. Basis for Proposal Evaluation

SF1442 – Solicitation (page 1 of 4)

SF1442 – Solicitation (page 2 of 4)

SF1442 – Solicitation (page 3 of 4)

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

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

SECTION J--LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

FAR 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification (DEC 2007)

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

RESPONDENTS

52.204-11 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act—Reporting

Requirements (MAR 2009)

52.215-2 Audit and Records—Negotiation (Mar 2009) – ALT I (Mar 2009)

52.225-21 Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and Other Manufactured Goods—Buy American Act—Construction Materials

52.225-22 Notice of Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and Other Manufactured Goods—Buy American Act—Construction Materials

52.225-23 Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and Other Manufactured Goods—Buy American Act—Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements

52.225-24 Notice of Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and Other Manufactured Goods—Buy American Act—Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements

Attachment A

Attachment B – Wage Determination Statement

1. INSTRUCTIONS

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued by USDA Forest Service – EROC East, 1720 Peachtree St., NW, Suite 700, Atlanta, GA 30309, hereinafter referred to as FS, to obtain the services of one General "Prime" Contractor (GC), also referred to as Offeror or Contractor, who shall be singularly responsible to satisfy the terms of the resulting contract. The contract is for Millcreek West Road Reconstruction Project in accordance with the scope of work, design drawings, specifications and contract requirements included herein.

The contract will be a Firm-Fixed-Priced. FS may award, should it determine it to be in its best interest, to other than the lowest priced offeror, and other than the highest technically rated offeror. Therefore, for this procurement, the technical evaluation factors when combined will be more important than cost or price in accordance with the lowest price technically acceptable source selection process.

This RFP is set-aside for HUBZone Entities ONLY.

This section contains the specific information and instructions needed to prepare a proposal submission for this anticipated award.

1.1. General Description of Work

The GC will provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision for the Millcreek West Road Reconstruction Project on the Hoosier National Forest in accordance with the specifications and drawing contained herein.

1.2. What Must Be Included with Proposal Submission

In order to properly evaluate proposal received it should include, at minimum, the following:

Cover Should reference this Request for Proposal number and include:

Dunn & Bradstreet Number ______________________________ Tax ID Number ____________________ Email Address ____________________ Note: This information must match the information in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) website.

Price Proposal

• Price proposal shall be submitted under separate cover and include at minimum:

• Full breakout of labor and materials anticipated.

• Completed Schedule of Items attached in Section I.

• Completed SF1442.

Price proposals shall include all fees and charges.

Other than price

1) Past performance:

a) Provide Contractors are to submit a list of similar projects over the past three years that are similar to this project in scope and size. Please provide the name of the firm, address, telephone number and point of contact.

2) Technical Capability (Personnel Qualifications and Expertise, and Equipment)

a) Provide brief resumes for the following personnel: Project Superintendent, Operator(s) for the following equipment: Dozer, Excavator, Backhoe, Grader.

b) Provide a list of equipment you intend to use on the project including, type of equipment, horse-power, size, model, year, and accessories.

3) Current Forest Service ( FS) Contracts

a) Provide existing contracts with the Hoosier National Forest

b) Provide anticipated completion dates for each contract

c) Provide list Forest Service (FS) contact person for the contracts

Financial- Proposal shall provide verification of financial status of the company, credit information.

1.3. Schedule of Proposal Activities

Submission:

Proposals for the RFP shall be received at the following location:

Attention:

Cassandra Carey, Contracting Officer 1720 Peachtree St., NW Suite 700 Atlanta, GA 30309

RFP submissions must be delivered complete by 2:00 PM, EST on May 03, 2010 to the above address.

Proposal received after the 2:00 PM EST on May 03, 2010 will not be considered and will be returned unopened.

Quantity: The Offeror shall submit three (3) copies of all proposals

1.4. Location of Work

Work is to be performed for the Hoosier National Forest, Bedford, Indiana.

1.5. Questions

Questions: All questions concerning proposal submissions shall be directed to the Contracting Officer, Cassandra Carey at cncarey@fs.fed.us, the Contract Specialist JoAnn Doughty at jdoughty@fs.fed.us and the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) rchristensen01@fs.fed.us via email only.

The subject line shall read: Questions RFP # AG-4419-S-10-0550

THE LAST DAY TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS IS: April 23, 2010 at 4:00pm EST

1.6. Proposal Sealing

The contents of each proposal submission are to be placed in sealed envelopes or other sealed enclosure and identified with Offeror’s Name, Project Name, submission material title/heading, Dunns Number , RFP number, and the time/date delivery requirement.

1.7. Basis for Proposal Evaluation

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government in accordance with best value criteria.

Although price will be a large factor in the selection process it will only be considered for those who are in the competitive range in accordance with Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Criteria of the FAR 15.101-2. Past Performance and Past Experience will considered for competitive range determination.

1.8 Pre-Proposal Meetings:

None

1.9. Letter of Acknowledgment – Attachment A

Please complete the attached letter of acknowledgment and forward to the Contracting Officer at cncarey@fs.fed.us by April 9, 2010 to verify your intention to place a proposal.

1.10 Contact Information

All proposal submissions shall include a valid email contact address.

SF1442 – Solicitation (page 1 of 4)

SF1442 – Solicitation (page 2 of 4)

SF1442 – Solicitation (page 3 of 4)

SF1442 – Solicitation (page 4of 4)

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Millcreek West Road Reconstruction Project

Road 1161.020 Reconstruction and Realignment

ITEM

NO.

DESCRIPTION

PAY

UNIT

EST.

QTY.

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

PRICE

150(01)

Mobilization

Lump Sum

249(0)

Composite Road Construction, Compaction Method (a), Miles

1.47

308(01)

Minor Crushed Aggregate – INDOT #23

Ton

308(01)

Minor Crushed Aggregate – INDOT #53

Ton

602(01)

Culverts & Drains – 18” diameter

Linear Foot

Culverts & Drains – 24” diameter

602(02)

Culverts & Drains – 30” diameter

Culverts & Drains – 36” diameter

602(03)

Culverts & Drains – 42” diameter

Culverts & Drains – 48” diameter

619(01)

Fences, Gates, and Cattle Gaurds

Each

635(01)

Signs

Each

Project Total $ _________

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

Scope of Work

Contractors shall provide for all labor, materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, supervision, ancillary services, and all other necessary items for complete and usable projects, performing all work in complete compliance with all Scope of Work statements, negotiated descriptions, plans, drawings, and specifications issued. Common trades which may be needed include, general labor, land clearing, invasive species control, mechanical, power equipment operations, heavy equipment, operation & maintenance work and trades identified in the Davis Bacon Wage Determination and other trades common to the construction of roads.

Work shall include the reconstruction and realignment of 1.47 miles of FS Road 1161.020.

Work is to consist of constructing the road to a 12’ width with ditch, drainage dips, and pipes.

Aggregate will be applied to the road under this contract. ROW trees have previously been removed between station 52+59 and 123+75. Grubbing of stumps within the construction limits will between the prior mentioned stations will need to be accomplished. Clearing and grubbing will need to be completed between stations 123+75 and the EOP. Two Cultural Resource Sites and an un-named cemetery are located adjacent to the road and are to be protected.

Work is to be performed on the Tell City Ranger District of the Hoosier National Forest in southern Indiana.

Construction Specifications and Special Project Specifications

Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP-03) will be used on this project. The following Specifications and Special Project Specifications (SPS) are made part of the road package contract. Besides the following Specifications additional specifications made by reference are also made part of the contract.

Table of Contents Table of Contents Preface 101 - Terms, Format, and Definitions

101.01 Meaning of Terms

101.03 Abbreviations

101.04 Definitions

102 - Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract 102 Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract 103 - Scope of Work Deletions 104 - Control of Work Deletions

104.06 Use of Roads by Contractor

104.07 Other Contracts

105 - Control of Material

105.02 Material Sources

105.02(a) Government-provided sources

105.02 Material Sources

105.02(a) Contractor-provided sources

105.05 Use of Material Found in the Work

106 - Acceptance of Work

106.01 Conformity with Contract Requirements

106.07 Delete

107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public

107.05 Responsibility for Damage Claims

107.06 Contractor’s Responsibility for Work

107.09 Legal Relationship of the Parties

107.10 Environmental Protection

108 - Prosecution and Progress 108 Delete

109 - Measurement and Payment 109 Deletions

109.02 Measurement Terms and Definitions

151 - Mobilization 153 - Contractor Quality Control

153.02 Contractor Quality Control Plan

153.04 Records

155 - Schedules for Construction Contracts 155 Delete 156 - Public Traffic 209 - Structure Excavation and Backfill

209.10 Backfill

209.11 Compacting

Table 209-1 Sampling and Testing Requirements 249 -Composite Road Construction ................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.

324 - Minor Aggregate, Commercial Source 602 - Culverts and Drains

602.03 General

602.06 Laying Plastic Pipe

625 - Turf Establishment…………………………………………………………………..…….43

625.03 General……………………………………………………………………………..…43

625.04 Preparing Seedbed…………………………………………………………..………..43

625.05 Watering………………………………………………………………………………43

625.06 Fertilizing……………………………………………………………………………..43

625.07 Seeding……………………………………………………………………………….44

625.08 Mulching…………………………………………………………………………...…45

625.09 Protection and Caring for Seeded Areas……………………………………………..45

625.11 Measurement………………………………………………………………………….45

635 Temporary Traffic Control………………………………………………………………….45 718 - Traffic Signing and Marking Material

718.05 Aluminum Panels

718.24 ARRA

Signage………………………………………………………………………...50 Project Funding Source Plaque Detail………………………………………………………...51 Project Funding Source Sign Detail…………………………………………………………...51

SOL NO: AG-4419-S-10-0550

RECOVERY – Millcreek West Road Reconstruction Project on the Hoosier National Forests, Indiana

Preface Preface_wo_03_15_2004_m

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.

101 - Terms, Format, and Definitions

101.00_nat_us_07_25_2005

101.01_nat_us_01_22_2009

101.01 Meaning of Terms

Delete all references to the TAR (Transportation Acquisition Regulations) in the specifications.

101.03_nat_us_06_16_2006

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

101.04_nat_us_03_29_2007

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) 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

102.00_nat_us_02_16_2005

102 Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract

Delete Section 102 in its entirety.

103 - Scope of Work 103.00_nat_us_02_16_2005

Deletions

Delete all but subsection 103.01 Intent of Contract.

104 - Control of Work 104.00_nat_us_06_16_2006

Deletions

Delete Sections 104.01, 104.02, and 104.04.

104.06_nat_us_02_17_2005

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.

104.07_nat_us_02_17_2005

Add Subsection.

104.07 Other Contracts.

The Hoosier National Forest has awarded a contract for the obliteration of approximately 0.5 miles of Road 1161.020 that is to be abandoned due to realignment.

The Hoosier has awarded an aggregate placement contract to harden portions of the reconstructed Road 1161.020. The aggregate placement contract is to be done upon completion or in conjunction with the 1161.020 reconstruction project. A Fuels Project consisting of construction of fuel breaks has also been awarded by the Hoosier.

Contractors for all three contracts may be using portions of the 1161.020 to access their projects. Schedule activities to assure no delays in any of the projects will to occur.

105 - Control of Material 105.02_nat_us_01_18_2007

105.02 Material Sources.

105.02(a) Government-provided sources.

Add the following:

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.

105.02_nat_us_03_08_2007

105.02 Material Sources.

105.02(a) Contractor-provided sources.

Add the following:

All material (e.g., soil, gravel, sand, borrow, aggregate, etc.) transported onto National Forest System land or incorporated into the work will 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:

Weeds specific to this project:

Weeds & methods specific to this project:

Weed species or applicable weed list

Method

A Forest Service weed specialist will inspect proposed sources to determine weed-free status.

Provide the Contracting Officer written notification of proposed material sources __3___ days prior to use. Written approval of the specific source will be provided to the contractor. 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.

105.05_nat_us_05_12_2004

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 106.01_nat_us_07_31_2007

106.01 Conformity with Contract Requirements.

Delete Subsection 106.01 and substitute the following:

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 and replace work that does not conform to the contract, or to prevailing industry standards where no specific contract requirements are noted, 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.

106.07_nat_us_05_11_2004

106.07 Delete

Delete subsection 106.07.

107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public 107.05_nat_us_05_11_2004

107.05 Responsibility for Damage Claims.

Delete the entire subsection.

107.06_nat_us_06_16_2006

107.06 Contractor’s Responsibility for Work.

Delete the following from the first paragraph.

“except as provided in Subsection 106.07”.

107.09_nat_us_06_16_2006

107.09 Legal Relationship of the Parties.

Delete the entire subsection.

107.10_nat_us_06_16_2006

107.10 Environmental Protection.

Add the following:

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 108.00_nat_us_02_16_2005

108 Delete.

Delete Section 108 in its entirety.

109 - Measurement and Payment 109.00_nat_us_02_17_2005

109 Deletions Delete the following entire subsections:

109.06 Pricing of Adjustments.

109.07 Eliminated Work.

109.08 Progress Payments.

109.09 Final Payment.

109.02_nat_us_06_16_2006

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 151.00_01_us_10_11_2006

Delete Section 151 in its entirety and replace with the following.

Description

151.01 This work consists of moving personnel, equipment, material, and incidentals to the project and performing all work necessary before beginning work at the project site; obtaining of permits, insurance, and bonds. This work also includes washing and treating construction equipment and vehicles necessary for equipment transport to remove seeds, plants, and plant fragments before the equipment is used on Forest Service lands, according to the requirements within.

Construction Requirements

Wash the sides, tops, and undercarriages of all construction equipment. Remove all seeds, plants, plant fragments, dirt, and debris from the construction equipment. Only equipment inspected by the Forest Service will be allowed to operate within the project area. All subsequent move-ins of equipment to the project area will be treated in the same manner as the initial move-in. This requirement does not apply to cars, pickup trucks, and other vehicles that regularly travel between the construction site and areas off the National Forest.

Equipment will be considered free of soil, seed, and other such debris when a visual inspection does not disclose such material. Disassembly of equipment, components or the need for specialized inspection tools is not required.

Notify the CO in writing at least 72 hours before moving any construction equipment onto the national forest. Notification will include an agreed upon location where the equipment will be available for inspection by the Forest Service. Inspection will be required after every cleaning.

Use methods of cleaning and locations for cleaning approved by the CO.

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

New infestations of noxious weeds of concern to Forest Service and identified by either Contractor or Forest Service, in the Project Area or on the haul route, will be promptly reported to the other party. Contractor and Forest Service will agree on treatment methods to reduce or stop the spread of noxious weeds when new infestations are found. A current list of noxious weeds of concern to Forest Service is available at each Forest Service office.

Measurement

151.02 Clean equipment prior to moving onto this project. The initial cleaning will not be included in the measurement for payment. Payment for cleaning will only be made if subsequent cleanings are ordered by the CO. Measurement shall be on an “each” basis, meaning one complete cleaning of all equipment required for this contract.

Subsequent cleanings necessitated by the Contractor’s actions but not directed by the CO will not be included in the measurement for payment.

Measure mobilization according to Subsection 109.02.

Payment

151.03 The accepted quantity, measured as provided in Subsection 109.02, will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the Section 151 pay item shown in the bid schedule. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section.

See Subsection 109.05.

Progress payments for mobilization lump sum will be paid as follows:

(a) If applicable, bond premiums will be reimbursed according to FAR Clause 52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, after receipt of the evidence of payment.

(b) When 5 percent of the original contract amount is earned from other bid items, 50 percent of the mobilization item, or 5 percent of the original contract amount, whichever is less, will be paid.

(c) When 10 percent of the original contract amount is earned from other bid items, 100 percent of the mobilization item, or 10 percent of the original contract amount, whichever is less, will be paid.

(d) Any portion of the mobilization item in excess of 10 percent of the original contract amount will be paid after final acceptance.

Include all costs associated with the initial cleaning of equipment in the unit bid price for Mobilization. Cleaning for subsequent move-ins will not be paid for unless after a suspension ordered by the CO.

153 - Contractor Quality Control 153.02_nat_us_02_17_2005

153.02 Contractor Quality Control Plan.

Add the following:

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.

153.04_nat_us_10_24_2007

153.04 Records.

Delete all but the first sentence

155 - Schedules for Construction Contracts 155.00_nat_us_05_11_2004

155 Delete.

Delete Section 155 in its entirety.

156 - Public Traffic 156.00_nat_us_04_17_2007

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

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 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 _30__ minutes at any one time followed by an open period of no less than _20__ 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. 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

1161.020 52+59 102+32 Total Closure

None

County Rd

Road junction

None N/A

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.

209 - Structure Excavation and Backfill 209.10_nat_us_10_23_2007

209.10 Backfill.

(a) General.

Add the following:

Replace any pipe that is distorted by more than 5 percent of nominal dimensions, or that is ruptured or broken.

Do not place or backfill pipe that meets any of the following conditions until the excavation and foundation have been approved in writing by the CO:

• Embankment height greater than 6 feet at subgrade centerline.

• Installation in a protected streamcourse.

• Round pipe with a diameter of 48 inches or greater.

• Pipe arches with a span of 50 inches or greater.

• Any box culvert of structure other than pipe culverts.

(b) Pipe culverts.

(1) Pipe culverts with compacted backfill.

Add the following:

Excavate an area on each side of the pipe as needed to effectively achieve compaction requirements. Backfill without damaging or displacing the pipe.

Complete backfilling of the trench with suitable material.

209.11_nat_us_02_24_2005

209.11 Compacting.

Delete the subsection and add the following:

Compact backfill using designated compaction method A, B, or C:

Method A. Ensure that backfill density exceeds the density of the surrounding embankment.

Method B. Adjust the moisture content of the backfill material to a moisture content suitable for compaction. Compact each layer using appropriate compaction equipment until visual displacement ceases. For compaction under sections 252, 254, 255, 257, 258 and 262 compact with a vibratory steel wheeled roller with a mass of at least 8 tons.

Method C. Determine optimum moisture content and maximum density according to AASHTO T 99 method C. Adjust the moisture content of the backfill material to a moisture content suitable for compaction. Compact material placed in all layers 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.

Table 209-1 Sampling and Testing Requirements Add the following:

(2) Compaction methods (A) and (B) do not require AASHTO T-99 or T-310 test methods for foundation fill.

249 – Composite Road Construction

Description

249.01 Work. Perform clearing and grubbing, excavation and embankment, and erosion control.

During clearing and grubbing, treat merchantable timber and construction slash, including all trees designated for removal.

Excavation and embankment includes borrow excavation; drainage excavation; placing all excavated material; and shaping the roadway, including approaches, turnarounds, ditches and drainages dips.

Perform erosion control by furnishing and placing seed, fertilizer, mulch and tackifier. Install erosion control structures consisting of silt fence, hay bales, or other methods approved by the Forest Service. Construct the roadway in conformance with the dimensions “shown on the plans” or as staked on the ground.

Clean all construction equipment prior to entry on the project site. Remove all dirt, plants and material that may carry noxious weed seeds into the area. Only construction equipment inspected by the Forest Service will be allowed to operate within the project area. Treat subsequent move-ins of equipment the same way as the initial move-in. Clean truck beds and dump boxes hauling to the project site prior to entering the work area.

Construction

249.02 Clearing and Disposal. Protect construction stakes and construction control markers.

Remove or treat all trees, snags, downed timber, brush, and stumps within the clearing limits according to the following specifications:

(a) Merchantable Timber. Deck or remove timber meeting Utilization Standards as “shown on the plans”. On timber sale roads dispose of merchantable timber designated for removal according to the provisions of the timber sale contract.

(b) Unmerchantable Timber. Treat unmerchantable timber as “shown on the plans”.

(c) Large Construction Slash. Treat construction slash larger than 3 inches in diameter or longer than 3 feet by one or more of the following methods, as “shown on the plans”.

Method A. Incorporate construction slash into the embankment.

Method B. Windrow construction slash inside the clearing limits. When slash is windrowed, place it approximately parallel to the roadway outside the toe of the fill slope.

Method C. Lop and scatter construction slash outside the roadway without damaging trees. Cut tops and limbs to a height of 3 feet above the ground. Limb all logs. Place logs and stumps away from trees, positioned so they will remain in place and are not on top of one another.

Method D. Construct piles that are free of soil, with smaller slash well mixed with larger slash. Buck unmerchantable logs into lengths less than 10 feet prior to placement in piles. Piles shall be constructed to a height of 10 feet or less.

Method E. Transport construction slash to a location “shown on the plans” or designated by the C.O.

Method F. Bury construction slash within the roadway limits. Construct mats in layers and cover the mats with at least 18 inches of rock and soil.

Method G. Construct piles of construction slash in the areas “shown on the plans” or staked on the ground. Construct piles so burning does not damage standing trees. Burn the piles until all the material remaining in the pile is charred or ash.

Method H. Bury the construction slash outside the roadway at the locations “shown on the plans” or staked on the ground. Construct mats in layers, and cover the mats with at least 18 inches of rock and soil. Slope the final surface to drain.

Method J. Construct a debris mat of construction slash under the road subgrade. Use tree limbs, tops, cull logs, split stumps, wood chunks, and other debris to form a mat. Place stumps upside down and blended into the mat as “shown on the plans”.

Method K. Chip tops and limbs spreading chips outside construction limits or on large fill slopes. Spread chips to a height not to exceed 4 inches on fill slopes or 8 inches outside the construction limits.

(d) Small Construction Slash. Construction slash less than 3 inches in diameter and less than 3 feet in length may be incorporated into embankments so long as the material is distributed so that it does not result in concentrations or matting.

Immediately remove slash deposited in stream courses.

When marked in advance, fell hazard trees or unstable live trees over 6” in diameter that are outside the clearing limits, lean toward the road and are sufficiently tall to reach the roadbed.

Fell hazard or unstable live trees designated on the ground outside the clearing limits before felling timber in the immediate clearing vicinity.

Leave stump heights less than 12 inches or one-third of the stump diameter, whichever is greater, measured on the side adjacent to the highest ground. Leave felled trees outside the clearing limits in place, and treat them no further unless otherwise “shown on the plans”.

249.03 Pioneering. Do not undercut the final back slope during pioneering operations. Deposit material inside the roadway limits. Do not restrict drainage.

249.04 Grubbing. Grub within the limits as “shown on the plans”. Stumps outside the grubbing limits may remain if cut no higher than 12 inches or one-third the stump diameter, which ever is greater, above the original ground, measured on the uphill side, unless otherwise “shown on the plans”. Grub stumps that will protrude through the subgrade or have less than 12 inches of cover.

249.05 Excavation and Embankment. Construct the roadway to conform to the typical sections “shown on the plans”. Protect backslopes from being undercut. Embankment may be placed by side casting and end dumping.

Remove and treat unsuitable or excess material, as “shown on the plan” or legally off the project.

Borrow material shall be obtained from area(s) designated on the ground or as “shown on the plans”.

Place embankment material in horizontal layers not exceeding 12 inches in compacted thickness.

Place rocks that are too large to be incorporated into the embankment outside the traveled way on the downhill side such that they will not roll, obstruct drainage, or hinder roadbed use and maintenance.

Leave slopes that are to be seeded in a roughened condition.

Shape and finish the roadbed to the condition ordinarily accomplished by a crawler tractor with dozer blade to provide drainage of surface water, unless otherwise “shown on the plans”. Do not permit individual rocks to protrude more than 4 inches above the subgrade of the roadbed.

Width tolerance for the roadbed is (+) 12 inches unless otherwise “shown on the plans”.

Drainage excavation includes construction of side ditches, minor channel changes, inlet and outlet ditches, relief ditches, rolling drainage dips, surface water deflectors, check dams, and other minor earth drainage structures as shown on the plans.

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

(a) Hauling and Spreading Equipment. Adjust the moisture content to a level suitable for compaction. Compact the material by operating equipment over the full width of the roadway.

(b) Roller Compaction. Adjust the moisture content to a level suitable for compaction.

Operate Roller over the full width of each layer until visual displacement ceases, but not fewer than three complete passes.

249.07 Erosion Control. Prior to the start of construction, submit a written plan 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 the particular phase of work have been implemented.

Perform erosion control measures, including seeding, as “shown on the plans”. Use methods and rates of application, and types of seed, fertilizer, mulch, and tackifier, as specified in Section 625 and as “shown on the plans”. Apply materials uniformly to the areas to be treated.

Measurement

249.07 Method. Measure the Section 249 items listed in the Bid Schedule according to Subsection 109.02.

Payment

249.08 Basis. The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for Section 249 pay items listed in the Bid Schedule. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section. See Subsection 109.05.

324 - Minor Aggregate, Commercial Source 324.00_nat_us_08_28_2008

Section 324. – MINOR AGGREGATE COURSES – COMMERCIAL SOURCE

324.01 This work consists of constructing one or more courses of aggregate on a prepared surface. Work includes producing aggregate by crushing methods.

Material

324.02 Conform to the following Subsections:

Aggregate 703.06 Water 725.01

Construction Requirements

324.03 General. Prepare the surface on which the aggregate course is placed according to Section 204 or 303 as applicable.

Request approval of the roadbed in writing before placing aggregate.

Develop, haul, and apply water in accordance to Section 170.

Submit aggregate gradations for approval by the CO.

After processing on the road, remove all oversize material from the road and dispose of it as directed by the CO.

If the aggregate is produced and stockpiled before placement, handle and stockpiled according to Section 320. Establish stockpile sites at approved locations.

324.04 Mixing and Spreading. Mix the aggregate and adjust the moisture content to obtain a uniform mixture with moisture content suitable for the specified compaction method. Spread and shape the mixture on the prepared surface in a uniform layer with no segregation of size, and to a loose depth that will provide the required compacted thickness. Place the mixture in a maximum compacted layer thickness of 6 inches.

When more than one layer is necessary, compact each layer according to Subsection 324.05 before placing the next layer. Route hauling and leveling equipment uniformly over the full width.

When placing aggregate over geotextile, place aggregate in a single lift to the full depth specified.

324.05 Compacting. Compact each layer full width. Roll from the sides to the center, parallel to the centerline of the road. Along curbs, headers, walls, and all places not accessible to the roller, compact the material with approved tampers or compactors.

Compact the aggregate using one of the following methods as specified:

Compaction A. Operating spreading and hauling equipment over the full width of the travelway.

Compaction B. Operate rollers and compact as specified in Subsection 204.11(a)(1).

Compaction C. Moisten or dry the aggregate to a uniform moisture content between 5 and 7 percent based on total dry weight of the mixture. Operate rollers and compact as specified in Subsection 204.11(a)(1).

Compaction D. Compact to a density of at least 95 percent of the maximum density, as determined by AASHTO T 99, method C or D.

Compaction E. Compact to a density of at least 96 percent of the maximum density, as determined by the Modified Marshall Hammer Compaction Method (available upon request from USDA Forest Service, Regional Materials Engineering Center, P.O. Box 7669, Missoula, MT 59807).

Compaction F. Compact to a density of at least 95 percent of the maximum density, as determined by AASHTO T 180, method C or D.

Compaction G. Compact to a density of at least 100 percent of the maximum density as determined by the Modified Marshall Hammer Compaction Method (available upon request from USDA Forest Service, Regional Materials Engineering Center, P.O. Box 7669, Missoula, MT 59807).

For all compaction methods, blade the surface of each layer during the compaction operations to remove irregularities and produce a smooth, even surface. When a density requirement is specified, determine the in place density and moisture content according to AASHTO T 310 or other approved test procedures.

324.06 Construction Tolerance. If grade finishing stakes are required, finish the surface to within ±0.10 feet from staked line and grade elevation.

If grade finishing stakes are not required, shape the surface to the required template and check the surface with a 10-foot straightedge. Defective areas are surface deviations in excess of 1/2 inch in 10 feet between any two contacts of the straightedge with the surface.

Correct all defective areas by loosening the material, adding or removing material, reshaping, and compacting.

Ensure that the compacted thickness is not consistently above or below the specified thickness. The maximum variation from the compacted specified thickness is ½ inch.

Ensure that the compacted width is not consistently above the specified width. The maximum variation from the specified width will not exceed +12 inches at any point.

324.07 Maintenance. Maintain the aggregate course to the correct line, grade, and cross-section by blading, watering, rolling, or any combination thereof until placement of the next course.

Correct all defects according to Subsection 324.06.

324.08 Acceptance. See Table 324-1 for sampling and testing requirements.

Aggregate gradation and surface course plasticity index will be evaluated under Subsection 106.03 and 106.04. Other aggregate quality properties will be evaluated under Subsections 106.02 and

106.03. Placement of aggregate courses will be evaluated under…