Shoreline Deepening Specs.pdf

C. Part 1- SECTION C- SPECIFICATIONS

Division 100- GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

110- Scope of Contract- Contractor shall furnish rental equipment with operators as listed in schedule of Items, and in accordance with specifications and provisions of the contract. The equipment will be used to deepen the shoreline of Mt. Olive Lake and build land access piers and islands from the resultant spoil material. Project is located approximately 8.6 miles northeast of Hickory Flat, Mississippi in Benton County off Bethel road.

Division 200- Technical Specifications

210- Equipment Specifications

(1) Crawler Tractor

Rental of one or more Crawler Tractors. The crawler tractor shall have as a minimum, 110 net engine horsepower. Track equipment shall be equipped with grousers in good condition to prevent slippage when working under full load capacity. The equipment shall be in good working condition. Contractor shall provide make, model and serial number of each Crawler Tractor being furnished. For each piece of equipment being furnished provide an hourly rate.

(2) Trackhoe

Rental of two (2) or more Trackhoes. The Trackhoes shall have a minimum of 110 net engine horsepower each. The reach of the Trackhoe at ground level shall be a minimum of 30 feet. The bucket shall have a minimum bucket capacity of 1.0 yard . The equipment shall be in good working condition.

Contractor shall provide make, model and serial number of each Trackhoe being furnished. For each piece of equipment being furnished provide an hourly rate.

211- Optional Items

(1) Matts

Matts may be needed to support the Trackhoes during the deepening project. Contractor should determine the need for matts based on the soil conditions at the time of the work.

220 - Inspection of Equipment - Equipment furnished must be capable of performing the job required and, therefore, will be subject to inspection and approval by the Forest Service prior to award of the contract. Any equipment which, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, is inadequate t o accomplish the job will be rejected. Replacement equipment is also subject to prior inspection and approval by the Forest Service

230 - Operating Supplies and Maintenance Responsibility - Contractor shall furnish all fuel, oil, grease, repairs and pay any other expenses incidental to operation of the equipment

Equipment Rental

240 - Replacement Equipment- If a unit of equipment breaks down or otherwise becomes inoperative and is not restored to operating condition within a reasonable length of time, the contractor will be notified in writing to correct the deficiencies or furnish replacement equipment meeting specifications within four

(4) calendar days. Failure to comply with such notice may constitute termination of contractor’s right to proceed with the work

250 - Actual work to be done will be directed by the Forest Service designated Representative or Inspectors. Maps of the work area are included. Examples of typical land piers, typical islands, and proposed locations may vary due to ground conditions and other factors as directed by the Forest Service.

Division 300- Measurement and Payment

310 Method of Measurement- An hour of operation consists of sixty (60) minutes of actual operation of a unit of equipment on authorized Forest Service work. Moving of equipment under its own power ordered by the Contracting Officer’s Representative will constitute authorized Forest Service work. Non-productive time such as, but not restricted to, lack of operating supplies or qualified operator, service time, time lost by reason of a breakdown or being stuck or hung up, shall not constitute actual operation.

Move in and move out will not be considered work time and should be included in unit price bid. Only one move in and out is expected.

320 Basis of Payment- A Forest Service representative will maintain for each piece of equipment furnished a daily record showing:

1. Contract number and bid item number applicable to the equipment.

2. Name of Contractor

3. Hours of actual operation (to nearest quarter hour) showing starting and ending time.

4. Hours operating time lost and reason therefore.

5. Total effective hours of contract work.

A copy of the Daily Record will be furnished to the operator at the end of each day.

The Daily Record shall constitute the basis for calculating the sum due the contractor under the contract, for the effective hours worked.

330 General

Variation in Quantity See Section F- 52.212-11

Loss, Damage or Destruction

Any claim for loss, damage or destruction of equipment animals covered by the agreement will be considered under existing laws and regulations. See AGAR 452.237-70.

C.2 Loss, Damage, Destruction or Repair

(AGAR 452.237-70) (FEB 1988)

(a) For equipment furnished under this contract without operator, the Government will assume liability for the loss, damage or destruction of such equipment, not to exceed a total of, exempt that no reimbursement will be made for loss damage or destruction when due to (1) Ordinary wear or tear (2) mechanical failure, or (3) the fault or negligence of the Contractor or the Contractor’s agents or employees.

(b) For equipment furnished under this contract with operator, the Government shall not be liable for loss, damage or destruction of such equipment, except for such loss, damage, or destruction resulting from the negligent or wrongful act(s) of Government employee(s) while acting within the scope of their employment.

(c) All repairs to equipment furnished under this contract shall be made by the contractor and reimbursement, if any, shall be determined in accordance with (a) or (b) above. Repairs shall be made promptly and equipment returned to use within (96) hours. In lieu of repairing equipment, Contactor may furnish similar replacement equipment within the time specified. Contractor may authorize the Government to make repairs upon request of the Contracting Officer. In such case, Contractor will be billed appropriate rates for labor and parts costs.