5.Appendix B.doc

TIMBER SPECIFICATIONS

AAP - WFM-0900-1-HFR-686-0909-03

Project Name: Caribou Fuels Stewardship

Appendix B

STEWARDSHIP CONTRACT TIMBER REMOVAL SPECIFICATIONS

BT.0 CONTRACT AREA

BT.1 Contract Area Map

BT.2 Claims

CT.0 TIMBER SPECIFICATIONS

CT.1 Included Timber

CT.1.1 Standard Timber

CT.1.2 Substandard Timber

CT.1.3 Damaged Timber

CT.1.3.1 Damaged by Contractor

CT.1.3.2 Negligent or Willful Damage

CT.1.3.4 Minor Damage by Natural Causes

CT.1.4 Unintentionally Cut Timber

CT.1.6 Other Material

CT.2 Utilization and Removal of Included Timber

CT.3 Timber Designations

CT 3.2 Construction Clearing

CT 3.2.2 Other Authorized Clearings

CT.3.5 Individual Trees

CT.3.7 Minor Changes

CT.4 Volume Estimate

DT.0 RATES OF PAYMENT

DT.1 Current Contract Rates

DT.4 Other Payment Rates

DT.4.1 Material and Quantities Not in Division AT DT.4.2 Timber Cut Through Mistake

DT.4.2.1 Designated Timber Cut But Not Removed

DT.4.3 Undesignated Timber Damaged Without Negligence

DT.4.4 Undesignated Timber Unnecessarily Damaged or Negligently or Willfully Cut

DT.4.5 Liquidated Damages

ET.0 PAYMENTS

ET.1 Amount Payable for Timber

ET.2 Integrated Resource Account

GT.0 OPERATIONS

GT3.3 Safety

GT.4 Conduct of Logging

GT.4.1 Felling and Bucking

GT.4.1.1 Felling in Clearings

GT.4.1.2 Stump Heights

GT.4.1.4 Limbing

GT.4.2 Skidding and Yarding

GT.4.2.2 Landings and Skid Trails

GT.4.2.3 Skidding on Roads

GT.4.2.4 Arches and Dozer Blades

GT.6.4 Landings

GT.6.5 Skid Trails and Fire Lines

GT.6.6 Current Operating Areas

GT.6.7 Erosion Control Structure Maintenance

GT.7 Slash Disposal

GT 8 Measuring

IT.0 OTHER CONDITIONS

*IT.1 Title and Liability

*IT.1.1 Title Passage

*IT.1.2 Liability for Loss

*IT.5 Sale of Other Materials

SECTIONS IN PART I.

R9-KT-CT.3.0.1# Protected Areas (06/09)

WO-KT-CT.3.5.2# Designation by Species and Diameter (9/04)

WO-KT-FT.3.1# Road Maintenance Requirements (9/04)

WO-KT-FT.3.2# Road Maintenance Deposit Schedule (9/04) R9-KT-FT.3.3 Snow Removal (06/09)

R9-KT-GT.3.1.3 Cutting Schedule (06/09) R9-KT-GT.3.1.4# Operating Restrictions (06/09)

R9-KT-GT-.7# Slash Disposal Measures (06/09) R9-KT-HT.2 Fire Precautions (06/09) R9-KT-IT.2.1.2 Market–Related Contract Term Addition

Division AT

Location and Area:

Volume Estimate and Utilization Standards

Quantity * Unit of

Measure Minimum Specifications

Diameter Breast High (d.b.h.)

(inches) Number of Minimum Pieces per Tree Length (feet) Diameter Inside Bark at Small End (inches) 1/

Timber Subject to Agreement

Total Quantity

5,853

1/ Enter Merchantability Factor (Merch. Factor) or Net Scale in % of Gross Scale, whichever is appropriate.

Timber Designations, acres are approximate:

Subdivision

Acres

Clearcutting Units (CT.3.1)

Overstory Removal Units (CT.3.3)

Understory Removal Units (CT.3.4)

Individual Trees (CT.3.5)

Incompletely Measured (CT.3)

Designation by Description or Prescription (KT-CT.3)

High Stumps

(inches)

Roads

Class Approx.

Length (mi./km.)

Sheet Numbers and Approval Date Performance Responsibility

Staking1/

1/ Indicate timing, i.e., before clearing (BC) or after clearing (AC).

Specification sheets with itemized construction codes also attached

Schedule of Payment Units

Payment

Unit

Number Approx.

Acres To be Paid for at Flat Rates

Total

Flat

Rate

Payment

Total

Required

Deposits For Slash

Disposal $

Schedule of Payment Units

Payment

Unit

Number Approx.

Acres To be Paid for at Flat Rates

Total

Flat

Rate

Payment

Total

Required

Deposits For Slash

Disposal $

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service

TIMBER REMOVAL SPECIFICATIONS

PROVISIONS FOR TREE MEASUREMENT TIMBER REMOVAL CONTRACTS

(Applicable to Contracts to be Measured Before Felling) This Division is organized into Parts, Sections, Subsections, and Items. These are numbered in accordance with the following scheme: Part BTl.0, Section BTl.1, Subsection BTl.11, and Item BTl.111. References to a Part include all Sections, Subsections, and Items within that Part; references to a Section include all Subsections and Items within that Section; and references to a Subsection include all Items within that Subsection. Cross references within this contract cite the reference number of the applicable Division, Part, Section, Subsection, and Item. Descriptive headings used are not to be considered in determining the rights and obligations of the parties hereunder. The Standard Provisions in this Division are subject to Specific Conditions of the contract stated in Division A. Wherever appropriate, Specific Conditions established in Division A are herein cited by reference number. References to Standard Provisions also apply to Special KT Provisions with the same numbers. These provisions are applicable only to the timber removal portion of the Caribou Stewardship Contract except where otherwise specifically referenced.

BT.0—CONTRACT AREA

BT.1 Contract Area Map. The boundaries of "Payment Units" and any subdivision thereof, are as shown on the attached "Contract Area Map," which is made a part hereof, and were, before advertisement, designated on the ground by Forest Service to meet the anticipated needs of the parties. The location of the Payment Units and its approximate acreage are stated in Division AT. Payment Units may be revised and additional ones may be established only by written agreement. Where applicable, the following are also identified on Contract Area Map:

(a) Identified claims limiting Contractor's rights;

(b) Subdivisions defined where timber is to be Measured or Marked after date of advertisement;

(c) Boundaries of cutting units;

(d) Areas where leave trees are Marked to be left uncut;

(e) Roads listed

(f) Sources of base course, rock riprap and surface rock;

(g) Roads where log hauling is prohibited or restricted;

(h) Roads and trails to be kept open;

(i) Improvements to be protected;

(j) Locations of known historical sites;

(k) Maximum stump heights when more than one height is listed by areas;

(l) Skidding or yarding methods specified;

(m) Streamcourses to be protected; and

(n) Other features required by Division C.

BT.2 Claims. Valid claims are excluded from Contract Area, except those on which timber cutting is authorized in writing by the claimant and except mining claims on which cutting is authorized by the Act of July 23, 1955 (30 USC 614). Claims that limit Contractor’s rights to operate under this contract and that Forest Service has been able to identify are shown on Contract Area Map. Contractor is not obligated to operate contrary to existing claim limitations. Forest Service shall designate boundaries of claims on the ground to the extent necessary to identify Included Timber.

CT.0—TIMBER SPECIFICATIONS

CT.1 Included Timber. “Included Timber” consists of:

CT.1.1 Standard Timber. Live and dead trees and portions thereof that meet Utilization Standards and are designated for cutting.

CT.1.2 Substandard Timber. Live and dead trees that:

(a) Do not meet Utilization Standards and

(b) Are located in Clearcutting Units or construction clearings or are otherwise designated for cutting.

CT.1.3 Damaged Timber.

CT.1.3.1 Damaged by Contractor. Undesignated live trees meeting Utilization Standards (a) within 200 feet slope distance from centerline of roads constructed hereunder which are damaged by Contractor's construction to the extent that considerable deterioration or mortality is imminent and are designated by Forest Service for felling before the nearest road segment is substantially completed; or (b) which are damaged by Contractor in logging and are subsequently Marked before Contractor has completed skidding or yarding operations in the immediate area. By agreement, such trees may be left without charge if their removal would cause undue damage or be grossly uneconomic.

CT.1.3.2 Negligent or Willful Damage. Undesignated timber meeting Utilization Standards and unnecessarily damaged or negligently or willfully cut by Contractor, if included by Forest Service.

CT.1.3.4 Minor Damage by Natural Causes. Undesignated trees within Contract Area and meeting Utilization Standards, that become insect infested, windthrown, suffer serious damage, or die, as designated by agreement.

CT.1.4 Unintentionally Cut Timber. Live trees, within or immediately adjacent to Contract Area or to road construction or other authorized clearing outside Contract Area, not designated for cutting but that are cut through mistake by Contractor, when included by Forest Service.

CT.1.6 Other Material. Species or products not listed in the contract, upon written approval of Forest Service.

CT.2 Utilization and Removal of Included Timber. “Utilization Standards” for trees and minimum pieces are stated in Division AT. To meet minimum tree specifications, trees must equal or exceed tree diameters listed in Division AT and contain at least one minimum piece. Except for timber required or authorized to be left, Contractor shall fell and buck such trees and shall remove from Contract Area all pieces that:

(a) Meet minimum piece standards in Division AT or

(b) Do not meet such standards, but would have qualified as part of minimum pieces if bucking lengths were varied to include such material.

CT.3 Timber Designations. Timber designated for cutting shall be confined to Payment Units, except as otherwise provided. Contract Area Map indicates subdivisions, if any, where Marking is to be done after advertisement, except for construction clearing, minor changes, and damaged timber. The boundaries of cutting units were plainly marked on ground before advertisement and are shown on Contract Area Map. The number of units and approximate acreage of timber designations are stated in Division AT.

CT.3.2 Construction Clearing. All timber is designated for cutting that is within the clearing limits of roads constructed hereunder or is in other authorized clearings. All dead or unstable live trees are designated for cutting that are sufficiently tall to reach Contractor’s landings, work areas, or the roadbed of Specified and Temporary Roads when Marked in advance of work in the immediate area. Pieces meeting Utilization Standards from such dead or unstable live trees shall be removed, unless there is agreement that to do so could damage the road. Such designation may be revised as part of agreed changes in road location.

CT.3.2.2 Other Authorized Clearings. Timber within authorized clearings for Temporary Roads, landings, or other construction clearings is designated for cutting. Quantities of such timber are not included in Division AT.

CT.3.5 Individual Trees. All trees to be cut are Marked or designated by description. Trees are “Marked” when individually designated by Forest Service with paint marks above and below stump height.

Contract Area Map indicates areas plainly identified on the ground where leave trees are Marked to be left uncut.

CT.37 Minor Changes. Within Contract Area, minor adjustments may be made in boundaries of cutting units or in the timber individually Marked for cutting when acceptable to Contractor and Forest Service.

CT.4 Volume Estimate. The estimated volumes of timber by species designated for cutting and expected to be cut under Utilization Standards are listed in Division AT. The estimated volumes stated are not to be construed as guarantees or limitations of the timber volumes to be designated for cutting under the terms of this contract.

DT.0—RATES OF PAYMENT

DT.1 Current Contract Rates. Included Timber that is Released for Cutting shall be paid for at Current Contract Rates determined under this Section. “Current Contract Rates” shall be Flat Rates. Flat Rates shall be those listed in Division AT and B2 of the Schedule of Items. In the event contract time is adjusted, Current Contract Rates shall be continued in the same manner as immediately prior to the adjustment period.

DT.4 Other Payment Rates.

DT.4.1 Material and Quantities Not in Division AT. Incidental amounts of products or portions of trees of species that do not meet Utilization Standards may be removed without charge. Such material from Clearcutting Units and construction clearings may be purposely removed in more than incidental amounts without charge subject to agreement on deposits for road maintenance and use. Such material from other than Clearcutting Units and construction clearings may be purposely removed in more than incidental amounts without charge upon written approval of Contracting Officer, and subject to agreement on deposits if needed for road maintenance and use. Other species or products not listed may, upon written approval of Contracting Officer, be cut and removed without charge other than Required Deposits established by agreement. Timber for which the quantity is not included in the estimate, shall be paid for at Current Contract Rates and Required Deposits.

DT.4.2 Timber Cut Through Mistake. Undesignated timber meeting Utilization Standards, cut by Contractor through mistake and included by the Forest Service, shall be removed and paid for at Current Contract Rates, unless such material is not listed. In such event, Forest Service, in accord with standard Forest Service methods, shall establish rates to be paid.

DT.4.2.1 Designated Timber Cut But Not Removed. Standard timber shall be removed prior to acceptance of a Payment Unit for completion of logging. There shall be no charge when (a) leaving the incidental material is justified under existing conditions, or (b) Cut timber is left by option or requirement.

DT.4.3 Undesignated Timber Damaged Without Negligence. Undesignated timber meeting Utilization Standards, damaged without negligence by Contractor and designated by Forest Service, shall be cut, removed, and paid for at Current Contract Rates.

DT.4.4 Undesignated Timber Unnecessarily Damaged or Negligently or Willfully Cut. Undesignated timber meeting Utilization Standards and unnecessarily damaged or negligently or willfully cut by Contractor, if included by Forest Service shall be cut, removed, and paid for at Current Contract Rates that are in addition to liquidated damages. If such timber is of a species or size not listed in Division AT or is of a quality different from designated timber, Contracting Officer shall establish payment rates in accord with standard Forest Service methods.

DT.4.5 Liquidated Damages. Unnecessary damage to or negligent or willful cutting of undesignated timber, on portions of Contract Area cut over under this contract is likely to cause substantial silvicultural or other damage to the National Forest. It will be difficult, if not impossible, to determine the amount of such damage. Therefore, Contractor shall pay as fixed, agreed, and liquidated damages an amount equivalent to the amount payable at Current Contract Rates. If designated by the Forest Service, Contractor shall remove such damaged timber.

ET.0—PAYMENTS

ET.1 Amount Payable for Timber. Current Contract Rates and Required Deposits in effect when a Payment Unit is Released for cutting shall be applied to the timber quantities to determine the amount Contractor shall pay. Payment shall be in the form of Stewardship Credits or cash.

ET.2 Integrated Resource Account. “Integrated Resource Account” is an account of all Contractor’s deposits, credits, payment guarantees, and the charges for:

(a) Timber at Current Contract Rates,

(b) Slash disposal and road maintenance at Required Deposit rates,

(c) Cooperative work at rates established by specific agreement,

(d) Other charges provided in this contract.

Cash deposits and Stewardship Credits shall be recorded currently in such account. Charges for timber cut shall be made when Forest Service prepares and furnishes to Contractor periodic statements of quantity and value of such timber. Charges against Stewardship Credits shall be limited to timber value in excess of Required Deposits.

GT.0—OPERATIONS

GT.4 Conduct of Logging. Unless otherwise specifically provided herein, Contractor shall fell trees designated for cutting and shall remove the portions which meet Utilization Standards, except for occasional trees inadvertently not cut or trees or pieces not removed for good reason, including possible damage to forest resources or gross economic impracticability at the time of removal of other timber. Logging shall be conducted in accordance with the following, unless other provisions set forth requirements to meet special or unusual logging conditions:

GT.4.1 Felling and Bucking. Felling shall be done to minimize breakage of Included Timber and damage to residual timber. Unless agreed otherwise, felling shall be done by saws or shears. Bucking shall be done to permit removal of all minimum pieces set forth in Division AT. Contractor may buck out cull material when necessary to produce pieces meeting Utilization Standards. Such bucked out material shall contain a minimum amount of sound wood, not in excess of the net Measure in percentage of gross Measure, or based on the merchantability factor, whichever is stated in Division AT. If necessary to assess extent of defect, Contractor shall make sample saw cuts or wedges.

GT.4.1.1 Felling in Clearings. Insofar as ground conditions, tree lean and shape of clearings permit, trees shall be felled so that their tops do not extend outside construction clearings and areas of regeneration cutting.

GT.4.1.2 Stump Heights. Stumps shall not exceed, on the side adjacent to the highest ground, the maximum heights set forth in Division AT, except that occasional stumps of greater heights shall be acceptable when necessary for safe and efficient conduct of logging. Except for acceptable high stumps stated above, Contractor shall re-cut high stumps so they will not exceed heights specified in Division AT and shall dispose of severed portions in the same manner as other logging debris or as otherwise agreed. The stump heights shown in Division AT were selected with the objective of maximum reasonable utilization of the timber unless Contract Area Map shows special areas where stump heights are lower for aesthetic, land treatment or silvicultural reasons.

GT.4.1.3 Limbing. When Forest Service determines it is necessary to minimize damage to the residual stand during skidding, Contractor shall cut exposed limbs from products prior to skidding. Contractor may leave uncut those limbs that cannot be cut with reasonable safety.

GT.4.2 Skidding and Yarding. Methods of skidding or yarding specified for particular areas, if any, are indicated on Contract Area Map. Outside Clearcutting Units and construction clearings, insofar as ground conditions permit, products shall not be skidded against reserve trees or groups of reproduction and tractors shall be equipped with a winch to facilitate skidding.

GT.4.2.2 Landings and Skid Trails. Location of all landings, tractor roads, and skid trails shall be agreed upon prior to their construction. The cleared or excavated size of landings shall not exceed that needed for efficient skidding and loading operations.

GT.4.2.3 Skidding on Roads. Products may be skidded on permanent roads authorized for hauling only by prior written agreement.

GT.4.2.4 Arches and Dozer Blades. Skidding tractors equipped with pull-type arches or dozer blades wider than tractor width or C-frame width, whichever is greater, shall not be used in residual timber outside Clearcutting Units and other authorized clearings, except on constructed tractor roads or landings, unless there is written agreement that residual timber will not be damaged materially by such use.

GT.6.4 Landings. After landings have served Contractor’s purpose, Contractor shall ditch and slope them to permit water to drain or spread. Unless agreed otherwise, cut and fill banks around landings shall be sloped to remove overhangs and otherwise minimize erosion.

GT.6.7 Erosion Control Structure Maintenance. During the period of this contract, Contractor shall provide maintenance of soil erosion control structures constructed by Contractor until they become stabilized, but not for more than 1 year after their construction. Contractor shall not be responsible for repair of such structures damaged by other National Forest users whose activities are not a part of Contractor’s Operations.

GT.7 Slash Disposal. Contractor’s timing of product removal and preparatory work shall not unnecessarily delay slash disposal. Specific slash disposal measures to be employed by Contractor are stated in KT-GT.7 and are in addition to Required Deposits for slash disposal.

GT.8 Measuring. “Measuring” is the estimation of timber quantities using certain dimensions and applicable volume tables or formulae to determine the contents of trees or stands in a standard manner. Sampling may be on an individual tree or area basis. Examples of standard procedures are tree measurement, sample tree measurement, and area estimate. The quantity of timber designated or to be designated for cutting has been or shall be Measured, as specified in this contract

IT.0—OTHER CONDITIONS

IT.1 Title and Liability.

IT.1.1 Title Passage. All right, title, and interest in and to any Included Timber shall remain in Forest Service until it has been cut, removed from Contract Area or other authorized cutting area, and paid for, at which time title shall vest in Contractor. Timber cut under the terms of clause Advance Deposits, Section G of PART I, shall be considered to be paid for. Title to any Included Timber that has been cut, scaled and paid for, but not removed from Contract Area or other authorized cutting area by Contractor on or prior to contract termination, shall remain in Forest Service.

IT.1.2 Liability for Loss. If Included Timber is destroyed or damaged by an unexpected event that significantly changes the nature of the Included Timber, such as fire, wind, flood, insects, disease, or similar cause, the party holding title shall bear the timber value loss resulting from such destruction or damage; except that such losses caused by insect or disease after felling of timber shall be borne by Contractor, unless Contractor is prevented from removing such timber by the Forest Service. Deterioration or loss of value of salvage timber is not an unexpected event. In the event Included Timber to which Forest Service holds title is destroyed, Contractor will not be obligated to remove and pay for such timber. In the event Included Timber to which Forest Service holds title is damaged, Contracting Officer shall make an appraisal to determine for each species the difference between the appraised unit value of Included Timber immediately prior to the value loss and the appraised unit value of timber after the loss. Current Contract Rates in effect at the time of the value loss shall be adjusted by said differences to become the redetermined rates.

There shall be no obligation for Forest Service to supply, or for Contractor to accept and pay for, other timber in lieu of that destroyed or damaged. This Subsection shall not be construed to relieve either party of liability for negligence.

IT.5 Sale of Other Materials. Forest Service reserves the right to sell from Contract Area during the period of this contract any materials or products not subject to its terms, but shall not permit removal, possession or use thereof which will materially interfere with Contractor's Operations. Contractor shall not be obligated to do any work made necessary by the action of others.

KT-CT.1.1# – TIMBER SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT. (9/04) In addition, there is within Contract Area an unestimated quantity of:

that shall be Included Timber upon written agreement.

KT-CT.3.0.1# - PROTECTED AREAS. (06/09) Notwithstanding the designations for cutting under standard provisions CT.3, trees within the area to be protected in Payment Unit 1 and 5 shall be left uncut. Boundary trees along the perimeter of Protected Areas have been identified by orange paint. Boundary trees are not to be cut. Contract Area Map indicates, with the symbol “PA,” units within which Protected Areas are identified on the ground and are to be left uncut.

KT-CT.3.5.2# – DESIGNATION BY SPECIES AND DIAMETER. (9/04) Trees that meet Utilization Standards are designated for cutting, as shown on the Tree Designation Table and Contract Area Map, except trees Marked with ___Orange____ paint or described to be left uncut.

Tree Designation Table

Species More than

Stump Diameter

(inches) Less than

Stump Diameter

(inches)

Additional trees to be cut, if any, are Marked with __N/A_____ paint.

All __N/A_____ shall be left as leave trees, unless Marked with ___N/A____ paint. Leave N/A trees of the designated cut species, __N/A_____ inches stump diameter or greater, to avoid leave tree spacing greater than __N/A_____ feet. Cutting unit boundaries and other trees that shall be left uncut are Marked with _orange______ paint.

Distances are measured horizontal distance, outside bark stump height to outside bark stump height. Stump diameter is measured outside bark at stump height in a horizontal and is the average of a measurement across the short axis through the true center of the stump and a second measurement at right angles to the short axis.

Contractor and Forest Service shall agree to skid trail location. Skid trails shall be no greater than ___N/A____ feet wide with a __N/A_____ foot spacing. Quantities of trees located in skid trails are Included Timber under AT2.

KT-FT.3.1# – ROAD MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS. (9/04) Contractor shall maintain roads in accordance with the following Contract Road Maintenance Requirements Summary:

SECTION 1. GENERAL

Contractor’s main Road Maintenance responsibility begins (1) after Contractor performs Prehaul Maintenance on a road listed in the Road Maintenance Requirements Schedule; or (2) for all other roads, when Contractor begins to use the road. Occasional travel by Contractor's light vehicles, prior to beginning of construction clearing or logging operations in the area accessed by the road, does not constitute beginning of use. Contractor is not required to perform routine maintenance during periods of inactivity. During periods of inactivity, Forest Service will perform maintenance only as required to meet its needs.

The Contractor shall maintain roads, commensurate with the Contractor's use, in accordance with the Road Maintenance Requirements Summary and Road Maintenance Specifications. Performance of road maintenance work by the Contractor may be required prior to, during, or after each period of use. The timing of work accomplishment shall be based on the Contractor's operating schedule.

If the Contractor elects to use different roads than those listed in the Road Maintenance Requirements Summary, the Contracting Officer or designee shall determine the Contractor's commensurate share of road maintenance and/or revise road maintenance deposits.

Unless the Contracting Officer or designee agrees in writing, prehaul maintenance shall be completed on any portion of road prior to hauling on that portion.

The Forest Service shall prepare a revised Road Maintenance Requirements Schedule to reflect changes in the original haul routes when needed.

Any work or materials that are determined to no longer be needed and are waived shall have the estimated cost charged to the Integrated Resource Account as described in ET.2.

SECTION 2. ROAD MAINTENANCE DEFINITIONS

Wherever the following terms are used in the Road Maintenance Specifications, the meaning shall be:

Base Course. Material placed on the Subgrade to distribute concentrated wheel loads.

Borrow. Select Material taken from designated borrow sites.

Crown, Inslope, and Outslope. The cross slope of the Traveled Way to aid in drainage and traffic maneuverability.

Culverts. A conduit or passageway under a road, trail, or other obstruction. A culvert differs from a bridge in that it is usually entirely below the elevation of the Traveled Way.

Drainage Dip. A dip in the Traveled Way which intercepts surface runoff and diverts the water off the

Traveled Way. A Drainage Dip does not block the movement of traffic.

Drainage Structures. Manufactured structures which control the runoff of water from the Roadway including Inslope, overside drains, aprons, flumes, downdrains and downpipes.

During Haul Maintenance. Road maintenance work to be accomplished during the period of timber removal.

Geotextile. A group of construction fabrics with varying attributes designed for different purposes.

Lead-off Ditches. A ditch used to transmit water from a Culvert, Drainage Structure or Drainage Dip outlet to the natural drainage area.

Maintenance Activitiy. Items of work leading to the restoration and upkeep of a road and necessary to sustain the road's anticipated traffic.

Material. Any substance specified for use in the performance of the work.

Post Haul Maintenance. Road maintenance work to be accomplished after timber removal is completed.

Prehaul Maintenance. Road maintenance work to be accomplished prior to the roads use. Roads receiving prehaul maintenance shall be shown on the Sale Area Map.

Road Maintenance Cost. An estimate of the cost to perform road maintenance activities; as determined by the Forest Service. Estimates may include any or all of the work activities listed in Section 4, Road Maintenance Activity Specifications.

Roadbed. The portion of a road between the intersection of Subgrade and sideslopes, excluding that portion of the ditch below Subgrade.

Roadside. A general term denoting the area adjoining the outer edge of the Roadway.

Roadway. The portion of a road within the limits of excavation and embankment.

Sand Hole. A hole that develops in the running surface of the road which is quite soft and dangerous in nature. Usually found in very sandy soils.

Shoulder. That portion of Roadway contiguous with Traveled Way for accommodation of stopped vehicles, for emergency use, and lateral support of Base and Surface Course, if any.

Slide. A concentrated deposit of materials from above or on backslope extending onto the Traveled Way or Shoulders, whether caused by mass land movements or accumulated ravelling.

Slough. Material eroded from the backslope which partially or completely blocks the ditch, but does not encroach on the Traveled Way so as to block passage of traffic.

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

Subgrade. Top surface of Roadbed upon which Base Course or Surface Course is constructed. For roads without Base Course or Surface Course, that portion of Roadbed prepared as the finished wearing surface.

Surface Course. The Material placed on the Base Course or Subgrade to enhance traction, distribute concentrated wheel loads and resist abrasion and the effects of climate. Surface Course may be referred to as surfacing.

Traveled Way. That portion of Roadway, excluding Shoulders, used for the movement of vehicles.

Turnouts. That portion of the Traveled Way constructed as additional width on single lane roads to allow for safe passing of vehicles.

SECTION 4. ROAD MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS

INCLUDED SPECIFICATIONS

Specification No. Specification Title

T-8620

Miscellaneous Maintenance

T-8110

Maintenance Blading/Grading T-8420 Cutting Roadway Vegetation

T-8620

Miscellaneous Maintenance

DESCRIPTION

1.1 Maintenance of miscellaneous structures includes cattle guards, gates (this includes all types of closure devices such as logs, rocks, dirt berms, dirt and slash berms, metal gates, etc), signs, and other similar structures that have been previously installed to insure safe and efficient operation of the road.

MATERIALS

2.1 Any Materials needed in the maintenance of miscellaneous structures shall be similar in type and quality to the Material in the structure being maintained.

REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Cattle guards. Loose rails shall be welded or bolted back in place.

Excess Material carried into the cattle guard shall be removed when drainage is blocked or when it reaches six inches from the bottom of the cattle guard frame. Drainage into and from the cattle guard shall be kept open.

3.2 Gates (and other closure devices). Gates shall be kept in good repair and made to swing easily. Hinges or latches shall be repaired if not operating properly. Brush and debris shall be removed from within the swinging radius. Weathered berms or wood piles shall be reconstructed to a height which discourages use and blocks the road.

3.3 Signs. Any signs needing repair or replacement shall be installed per sign placement detail or MUTCD direction. All roads shall have legible sign numbers. ML 3-5 roads shall have horizontal numbering and ML 1-2 roads shall have vertical numbers. The material used shall be as directed by the Forest Service Representative. All new signs must meet retroreflectivity requirements.

T-8110 Maintenance Blading/Grading

DESCRIPTION

1.1 Maintenance Blading/Grading is keeping an aggregate surfaced Roadbed in a condition to facilitate traffic and provide proper drainage. It includes maintaining the Crown, Inslope or Outslope of the Traveled Way, Turnouts, and Shoulder; repairing Berms; blending approach road intersections; and cleaning Drainage Dips and Lead-off Ditches.

EQUIPMENT

2.1 The equipment required to shape, spread, and compact surfacing is listed below.

REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Maintenance Blading/Grading shall be performed to facilitate traffic and proper drainage before, during, or after Contractor's use as required by Road Maintenance Requirements Summary.

3.2 The surface blading shall preserve the existing cross-section. Surface irregularities shall be eliminated and the surface left in a smooth, free-draining state needed to facilitate traffic. Surface Course Material which has been displaced to the Shoulders or Turnouts shall be returned to the Traveled Way. The blading operation shall be conducted to conserve Surface Material and to provide for a thorough mixing of the Material being worked.

3.3 On aggregate surfaced roads Material generated from back slope Sloughing and ditch cleaning shall not be blended with Surface or Base Course Material unless agreed otherwise

3.4 Roadway back slopes shall not be undercut.

3.5 Drainage Dips and Lead-off Ditches shall be cleaned and maintained to retain the existing line, grade, and cross-section.

3.1 Intersecting roads shall be bladed for a distance of 50 feet to assure blending of the surfaces.

3.2 Rocks or other Material remaining on the Traveled Way after the final pass that are 4 inches in diameter or larger shall be removed. The unsuitable Material shall be disposed of by side casting unless agreed otherwise. Side casting into streams, lakes, or water courses will not be permitted.

3.3 Material resulting from this activity shall not remain on or in structures, such as Culverts, cattle guards, ditches, bridges, and Drainage Dips.

3.4 Material resulting from this activity, plus any accumulated debris, shall be removed from roadway structures, such as concrete low-water crossings or fords.

KT-FT.3.1# – ROAD MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS. (9/04) Contractor shall maintain roads in accordance with the following Contract Road Maintenance Requirements Summary:

Contract Road Maintenance Requirements Summary

P = Contractor Performance Item, D = Deposit to Forest Service, D3 = Deposit to Third Party

T-8110

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T-8620

T-8420 Cutting Roadway Vegetation

DESCRIPTION

1.1 This work includes removal of brush, trees and other vegetative growth from within the clearing limits. This may include brush mowing of shoulders to prevent larger growth which would inhibit travel in the future.

EQUIPMENT

2.2 Equipment use may include farm tractor mounted mowing or brushing equipment.

If brushing equipment is required it must be of a size and power to cut off and masticate stems up to four inches in diameter. Larger growth may require hand clearing with a chainsaw or mechanized equipment able to handle larger trees.

REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Vegetative matter within the Roadway which impedes vehicular travel, and/or interferes with road maintenance operations, such as surface blading and ditch and culvert cleaning shall be removed. Downed timber meeting utilization standards shall be cut in appropriate lengths and decked in locations where agreed upon and the Traveled Way or sight distances will not be impaired.

3.2 Vegetative matter removed from the clearing limits shall be scattered outside the clearing limits at least 4 feet perpendicular to the road surface.

3.3 Trim tree branches that extend over the road surface and shoulders to attain a clear height of 14 feet. Trim branches flush with the tree or as close as possible without causing damage or scarring to the bole. Area shall be left neatly trimmed.

3.4 Any stump removed shall be placed in an upright position out of the clearing limits.

3.5 Area shall not be left in an unsightly condition. The FSR shall have the final say over how the area is left.

KT-FT.3.2# – ROAD MAINTENANCE DEPOSIT SCHEDULE. (9/04) Other provisions herein notwithstanding, when Forest Service requests payment in lieu of Contractor’s performance of road maintenance, Contractor shall make Required Deposits (16 USC 537) for current and/or deferred road maintenance. Such deposits are based on the estimated volume and distance hauled and Contractor’s commensurate use of each road listed in the Road Maintenance Plan in KT-FT.3.1#.

Contractor and Forest Service may agree in writing on adjustment of such rates. If Contractor uses roads under jurisdiction of Forest Service other than those listed in the Road Maintenance Plan, Forest Service shall establish rates commensurate with Contractor’s use of such roads.

The Required Deposits for Forest Service work in lieu of Contractor performance and for deferred maintenance is: $___0.87_______ per 1/__CCF________.

The following table lists who Contractor will make deposits for road maintenance to, and the rate per unit of measure of the deposit. The Road Maintenance Agreement is available for inspection at the Forest Supervisor’s Office.

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KT-FT.3.3# - SNOW REMOVAL. (06/09) Snow removal shall be done in a manner that will preserve and protect roads, provide for safe and efficient transport of timber, and prevent erosion damage to streams and adjacent lands. In performing snow removal, Contractor shall adhere to the following performance standards, unless otherwise agreed:

Blade shall be equipped with skid shoes to prevent loss of surfacing and damage to the road bed. On gravel and native surface roads, a minimum 1 -inch depth compacted snow mat shall be maintained on the roadbed during blading.

Snow shall be removed from the entire road width, including turnouts.

Snow berms shall be reduced at road intersections where plowed road segments join unplowed road segments. Reduce the piled snow in the roadway to create a smooth transition from plowed road to normal snow depth.

Openings shall be created in snow berms as needed for proper drainage. Remove snow, ice, and debris from culverts and other drainage structures as needed to ensure efficient flow of water.

Tracked or cleated vehicles shall not be used for snow removal without prior written approval of Contracting Officer.

KT-GT.3.1.3# - CUTTING SCHEDULE. (06/09) Unless changed by written agreement, only 5 Payment Units may be released for operations at one time. The sequence of cutting Payment Units shall be: jointly determined between the Forest Service and the Contractor.

Unless there is agreement in writing to postpone specific requirements, all contractual requirements on a Payment Unit shall be accepted by Forest Service prior to the release of an additional Payment Unit.

KT-GT.3.1.4# - OPERATING RESTRICTIONS. (06/09) Within Contract Area, unless changed by written agreement, the following operating requirements apply:

Restricted operations/activities: In Payment Unit 2, there will be no harvesting operations during the period of March 15 to December 1 due to soil conditions.

Prohibited operations/activities: Construction of Temporary roads will not be allowed.

KT-GT.7# - SLASH DISPOSAL MEASURES. (06/09) Slash resulting from Contractor’s operations shall be removed from lakes, ponds, private land, right-of-way clearings for telephone lines, power lines, pipelines, and other authorized facilities, and landings to be seeded.

The tops of trees shall not be left hanging in standing trees. All trees cut for landings and other construction clearings shall be completely severed and not left leaning. Slash resulting from construction clearing shall be treated concurrent with harvest operations.

Other specific slash disposal requirements are as follows:

1/ In Payment Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 concurrent with operations, more than half of the Contractor’s slash will be left in compact piles reasonably dirt-free to maximize clean and complete burning. The piles will be within the Payment Unit boundary each surrounded by an 8 foot wide area that has as much of the slash removed as mechanically feasible. Slash piles will be 10 feet away from any standing live trees greater than 5 inches in diameter. The remaining Contractor’s slash will be an average of less than three foot in depth. Contractor generated slash should be at least no more than 12 inches in depth within 50 feet of FR 340, FR 340D, FR 340DC, and County Road 4.

2/ In Payment Units 4, 5, and 7, all slash generated by the Contractor’s operations will be removed within 25 feet of the Payment Unit boundary adjacent to private ownership.

Slash disposal treatment zones are shown on the Contract Area Map with symbol “SDZ.”

Additional contract time may not be granted for those portions of the contract that have a required completion date or for those portions of the contract where Contracting Officer determines that the timber is in need of urgent removal or that timber deterioration or resource damage may result from delay.

Road Closure

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