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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

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AND/OR DMS REG. 1

5a. ISSUED BY Hoosier National Forest 811 Constitution Ave Bedford, IN 47421

6. DELIVER BY (Date)

See Section F

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

Estimated Price range is $25,000 - $50,000

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

c. COUNTY

AREA CODE

NSN 7540-01-152-8084

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Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

TIN#_________________ DUNS#_________________

Email:______________________ Phone__________________ Fax____________

Are you registered in SAM (www.sam.gov)?_____

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Pleasant Run East Road Maintenance

HOOSIER NATIONAL FOREST

Base Item: Mobilization

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Base Item: FS Road 4731.010-Blackwell Horse Camp - East (MP 0.06-0.26)

Monroe County

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See Line Items #2d and #2e below for Optional Items for the above road

Base Item: FS Road 4731.010-Blackwell Horse Camp - West (MP 0.05-0.16)

Monroe County

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See Line Items #3c and #3d below for Optional Items for the above road

Base Item: FS Road 4731.020-Brooks Cabin (MP 0.00-0.15)

Monroe County

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See Line Items #4d and #4e below for Optional Items for the above road

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Optional Item: FS Road 4731.010 - Blackwell HC - East, includes the following:

Monroe County

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Optional Item: FS Road 4731.010 - Blackwell HC - East, includes the following:

Monroe County

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Optional Item: FS Road 4731.011 - Blackwell HC - West, includes the following:

Monroe County

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Optional Item: FS Road 4731.011 - Blackwell HC - West, includes the following:

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Optional Item: FS Road 4731.020 - Brooks Cabin, includes the following:

Monroe County

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Optional Item: FS Road 4731.020 - Brooks Cabin, includes the following:

Monroe County

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Optional Item: FS Road 4721.150-Ransburg East (MP 0.00-0.16):

Monroe County

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Optional Item: FS Road 4866.000-Governors Plaza (MP 0.00-0.22)

Brown County

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Optional Item: FS Road 4866.000-Governors Plaza (MP 0.00-0.22)

Brown County

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Optional Item: FS Road 4866.000-Governors Plaza (MP 0.22-0.52)

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Optional Item: FS Road 4866.000-Governors Plaza (MP 0.22-0.52)

Brown County

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Optional Item: FS Road 4866.000-Governors Plaza (MP 0.22-0.52)

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Project Total Cost……………………………….…………………………………$ ______________

Performance period: 60 days from contract award.

Contractor Acceptance Statement: By signing the offer, the Contractor agrees to all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and agrees to furnish any awarded items at the price set in the schedule unless otherwise excepted as follows: _______________________________________________________________.

NOTES:

a. Contractor must be registered www.sam.gov to be considered. THIS IS A FREE REGISTRATION.

b. Award will be made to one contractor. You must submit pricing for all items.

STATEMENT OF WORK

This project consists of road maintenance activities on the Pleasant Run unit of the Brownstown Ranger District, Hoosier National Forest. This project contains several base items, as well as twenty three (23) “Optional Items” for the contractor to quote (pricing is required for all base and optional items). The awarding of the Optional Items will be based on funding available throughout the life of the contract.

Base Items:

· Item #1: Mobilization

Road 4647.020 – Lower Blind Horse (MP 0.00-0.19)

Tasks consist of:

· Item #2a: Grading of road prism to remove and fill potholes and erosion ditches. Grading shall extend from the centerline to the ditch flow line, where ditches are present. In areas without ditches, grading shall extend from the centerline to 2 feet beyond the finished aggregate width, to allow water to drain off the road. Clean culvert at the beginning of the road, and clean the County road-side ditch to a point 20 feet upstream and downstream of the culvert inlet and outlet. Grade to construct a low-water armored crossing between stations 5+70 and 6+20.

· Item #2b: Blade and shape road prior to aggregate placement, to a depth that removes all wheel tracks, ruts, & berms. Following aggregate placement, blade road to provide uniform thickness of aggregate and compact using a minimum of 3 passes with a minimum 8 ton roller over the full width of the aggregate surface until there is no visible evidence of aggregate displacement. Surface shall be bladed during the compaction operation to remove irregularities and to produce a smooth, even surface.

· Item #2c: #2 Aggregate (20 tons), material cost + delivery, spreading by end dumping. The aggregate shall be uniformly spread over the road width, between stations 3+90 to 4+50 (low-lying wet area) and between stations 5+70 to 6+20 (low water crossing).

· Item #2d: #23 Aggregate (200 tons), material cost + delivery, spreading by end dumping. The aggregate shall be uniformly spread over the entire road surface (12 foot width), including the 24’x60’ parking area on the left between stations 9+10 to 9+70 (24 feet wide).

· Road Log for FS Road 4647.020

Note:

1. Existing road width varies from 10-12 feet. Road width is being increased to a uniform 12-foot width to accommodate future land management activities.

2. Road shall be crowned during grading and blading activities.

Road 4853.300 – Sundance Main Road (MP 0.00-0.39)

Tasks consist of:

· Item #3a: Scarifying, blading and shaping road prior to aggregate placement, to a depth that removes all pot holes, wheel tracks, ruts, & berms. Following aggregate placement, blade road to provide uniform thickness of aggregate and compact using a minimum of 3 passes with a minimum 8 ton roller over the full width of the aggregate surface until there is no visible evidence of aggregate displacement. Surface shall be bladed during the compaction operation to remove irregularities and to produce a smooth, even surface. Work shall extend to the FS gate at MP 0.39, and include the turn-around area on the left at approximately MP 0.38.

· Item #3b: #73 Aggregate (160 tons), material cost + delivery, spreading by end dumping. The aggregate shall be uniformly spread over the entire road surface, to a width of 14 feet between the County road and FS Road 4853.301, with the remaining width being 12 feet.

Note:

1. Road shall be crowned during grading and blading activities.

End Base Items

Begin Optional Items

Road 4647.020 – Lower Blind Horse (MP 0.00-0.19)

Additional work on this road will consist of:

· Line Item #2e: #23 Aggregate (20 tons): material cost + delivery, spreading by end dumping. This aggregate is in addition to the base item aggregate. Placement shall be as directed by the Forest Service.

· Line Item #2f: #23 Aggregate (40 tons): material cost + delivery, spreading by end dumping. This aggregate is in addition to the base item aggregate. Placement shall be as directed by the Forest Service.

Road 4853.300 – Sundance Main Road (MP 0.00-0.39)

Additional work on this road will consist of:

· Line Item #3c: #73 Aggregate (80 tons): material cost + delivery, spreading by end dumping. This aggregate is in addition to the base aggregate. Placement shall be as directed by the Forest Service.

· Line Item #3d: #73 Aggregate (40 tons): material cost + delivery, spreading by end dumping. This aggregate is in addition to the base aggregate. Placement shall be as directed by the Forest Service.

Road 4853.301 – Sundance Pond Road (MP 0.00-0.12)

Tasks consist of:

· Item #4a: Scarifying, blading and shaping road prior to aggregate placement, to a depth that removes all pot holes, wheel tracks, ruts, & berms. Following aggregate placement, blade road to provide uniform thickness of aggregate and compact using a minimum of 3 passes with a minimum 8 ton roller over the full width of the aggregate surface until there is no visible evidence of aggregate displacement. Surface shall be bladed during the compaction operation to remove irregularities and to produce a smooth, even surface. Work shall extend to the beginning of the asphalt parking area.

· Item #4b: #73 Aggregate (80 tons), material cost + delivery, spreading by end dumping. The aggregate shall be uniformly spread over the entire road surface, to a width of 11 feet.

Road 4853.301 – Sundance Pond Road (MP 0.00-0.39)

Additional work on this road will consist of:

· Line Item #4c: #73 Aggregate (40 tons): material cost + delivery, spreading by end dumping. This aggregate is in addition to the base aggregate. Placement shall be as directed by the Forest Service.

Road 4652.000 – Buck Creek (MP 0.00-0.11)

Tasks consist of:

· Item #5a: Excavate and remove entire tree stump near the center of the parking area on the right, near MP 0.10. Place stump south of the parking area, west of the gate. Fill and compact stump hole.

· Item #5b: : Scarifying, blading and shaping road prior to aggregate placement, to a depth that removes all pot holes, wheel tracks, ruts, & berms. Following aggregate placement, blade road to provide uniform thickness of aggregate and compact using a minimum of 3 passes with a minimum 8 ton roller over the full width of the aggregate surface until there is no visible evidence of aggregate displacement. Surface shall be bladed during the compaction operation to remove irregularities and to produce a smooth, even surface.

· Item #5c: #73 Aggregate (60 tons), material cost + delivery, spreading by end dumping. The aggregate shall be uniformly spread over the entire road surface, including the parking area (28’x28’) and up to the Forest Service gate.

Note:

1. If other optional items are awarded for this road, all work on this road shall progress from south to north, so as not to contaminate the surface aggregate.

Road 4652.000 – Buck Creek (MP 0.00-0.11)

Additional work on this road will consist of:

· Line Item #5d: #73 Aggregate (40 tons): material cost + delivery, spreading by end dumping. This aggregate is in addition to the base aggregate. Placement shall be as directed by the Forest Service.

Road 4652.000 – Buck Creek (MP 0.11-1.61)

Additional work on this road will consist of:

· Line Item #5e: Grading of road prism to remove and fill potholes and erosion ditches. Grading shall extend from the centerline to the ditch flow line, where ditches are present. In areas without ditches, grading shall extend from the centerline to 1 foot beyond the finished aggregate width, to allow water to drain off the road. If aggregate is to be placed, the aggregate width between the FS gate and FS Road 4652.030 shall be 10 feet, with the aggregate width being 9 feet south of FS Road 4652.030. In locations where the existing road is entrenched, the grading and aggregate width can be reduced to match the entrenched width.

Road 4652.000 – Buck Creek (between MP 0.11-1.61, up to 0.5 miles of blading)

Additional work on this road will consist of:

· Line Item #5f: Blade and shape road prior to aggregate placement, to a depth that removes all pot holes, wheel tracks, ruts, & berms. Following aggregate placement, blade road to provide uniform thickness of aggregate and compact using a minimum of 3 passes with a minimum 8 ton roller over the full width of the aggregate surface until there is no visible evidence of aggregate displacement. Surface shall be bladed during the compaction operation to remove irregularities and to produce a smooth, even surface. This line item will be awarded if aggregate is to be awarded and placed between 0-0.50 miles in length, or in excess of 1.0 miles. If aggregate placement length is in excess of 1.0 miles, both line items #5f and #5g will be awarded.

Road 4652.000 – Buck Creek (between MP 0.11-1.61, between 0.5-1.0 miles of blading)

Additional work on this road will consist of:

· Line Item #5g: Blade and shape road prior to aggregate placement, to a depth that removes all pot holes, wheel tracks, ruts, & berms. Following aggregate placement, blade road to provide uniform thickness of aggregate and compact using a minimum of 3 passes with a minimum 8 ton roller over the full width of the aggregate surface until there is no visible evidence of aggregate displacement. Surface shall be bladed during the compaction operation to remove irregularities and to produce a smooth, even surface. This line item will be awarded if aggregate is to be awarded and placed between 0.5-1.0 miles in length.

Road 4652.000 – Buck Creek (between MP 0.11-1.61)

Additional work on this road will consist of:

· Line Item #5h: #23 Aggregate (600 tons): material cost + delivery, spreading by end dumping. Placement shall be as directed by the Forest Service.

· Line Item #5i: #23 Aggregate (400 tons): material cost + delivery, spreading by end dumping. Placement shall be as directed by the Forest Service.

· Line Item #5j: #23 Aggregate (300 tons): material cost + delivery, spreading by end dumping. Placement shall be as directed by the Forest Service.

· Line Item #5k: #23 Aggregate (200 tons): material cost + delivery, spreading by end dumping. Placement shall be as directed by the Forest Service.

Road 4652.000 – Buck Creek (MP 0.00-1.61) Work on this road will consist of:

· Line Item 5l: Brushing (see Vegetation Removal – Roadside Mowing detail)

· In Ditched sections - Remove all trees and brush 3” in diameter and smaller, and limbs, to 5 feet beyond the ditch.

· In Unditched sections – Remove all trees and brush 3” in diameter and smaller, and limbs, to 5 feet beyond the edge of the road/parking area.

· Cut all limbs to a height of 14 feet above the road.

· Scatter all cut trees, brush, and limbs in the forest beyond the limits of the work area.

Road 4653.010 – Treaty Line Pond (MP 0.00-0.04)

Tasks consist of:

· Item #6a: Scarifying, blading and shaping road prior to aggregate placement, to a depth that removes all pot holes, wheel tracks, ruts, & berms. Following aggregate placement, blade road to provide uniform thickness of aggregate and compact using a minimum of 3 passes with a minimum 8 ton roller over the full width of the aggregate surface until there is no visible evidence of aggregate displacement. Surface shall be bladed during the compaction operation to remove irregularities and to produce a smooth, even surface. Work shall extend to the Forest Service swing gate, and shall include the parking area.

· Item #6b: #73 Aggregate (40 tons), material cost + delivery, spreading by end dumping. The aggregate shall be uniformly spread over the entire road surface, to a width of 10 feet, and include the parking area.

Road 4651.040– Waggoner Pond (MP 0.00-0.07)

Tasks consist of:

· Item #7a: Scarifying, blading and shaping road prior to aggregate placement, to a depth that removes all pot holes, wheel tracks, ruts, & berms. Following aggregate placement, blade road to provide uniform thickness of aggregate and compact using a minimum of 3 passes with a minimum 8 ton roller over the full width of the aggregate surface until there is no visible evidence of aggregate displacement. Surface shall be bladed during the compaction operation to remove irregularities and to produce a smooth, even surface. Work shall extend to and include the parking area.

· Item #7b: #73 Aggregate (60 tons), material cost + delivery, spreading by end dumping. The aggregate shall be uniformly spread over the entire road surface, to a width of 12 feet, and include the parking area.

End Optional Items

Additional Information for Base and Optional Items

All ditch and culvert work on these roads shall be completed before blading and placing aggregate on the roads. The new aggregate surface shall not be contaminated with soil and other graded material.

All aggregate tickets must be submitted to the Forest Service prior to submitting payment request.

Culvert Cleaning is defined as removing all sedimentation, vegetation, and other debris from the inlet and outlet ditches up to the culvert end to provide positive drainage, and removal of any material inside the culvert that can be reached with a shovel.

Construction signs meeting MUTCD standards shall be placed at the beginning of the project areas to warn the public of work ahead. Signs can be mounted on 4x4 posts or temporary stands. Signs shall be black lettering on an orange background and shall be a minimum of 24”x24” in size.

End Additional Information for Base and Optional Items

Technical Submission:

1) Recent Project Information: Provide not less than two (2) and no more than four (4) similar road projects.

a) Past Experience: Specifically, provide the:

i) Name of the project,

ii) Name of the customer/client,

iii) Dates of projects,

iv) Was project completed within specified time frame,

v) The project(s) total dollar amount,

vi) Name and phone number for the customer/client,

vii) Prime or Subcontractor.

b) Current projects/contracts/task orders: Provide the following for any current or soon to start projects.

i) Name of the project/contract/task order,

ii) Contact person(s),

iii) Start date,

iv) Planned completion date.

2) Organization: Provide the following information:

a) Name/Job Title/Experience of the Project Manager,

b) Name(s)/Job Title(s)/Experience of all key personnel who will be assigned to the project, to include key subcontractor personnel,

c) List of Equipment to be used on the project (state whether it is company owned or will have to be rented.

Technical Evaluation Factors:

1) Project Experience

2) Capability to Successfully Perform the Project within project time frames

Pre-Bid Meeting:

No planned formal pre-bid meeting is planned to be held. Contractors are encouraged to visit the sites on their own or contact Darren Norrington at 812-276-4760 to arrange a site visit or to answer any technical questions about the project. If a request is received to arrange a site visit, all potential bidders will be extended an invitation to attend.

Special Project Specifications to FP-03

The following Special Project Specifications are made part of the contract and super cede all or part of the specifications shown in the FP-03 book.

Preface 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

101.01 Meaning of Terms

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

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

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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.

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Adjustment in Contract Price--“Equitable adjustment,” as used in the Federal Acquisition Regulations, or “construction cost adjustment,” as used in the Timber Sale Contract, as applicable.

Change--“Change” means “change order” as used in the Federal Acquisition Regulations, or “design change” as used in the Timber Sale Contract.

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 Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract

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103 - Scope of Work Deletions

Delete all but subsection 103.01 Intent of Contract.

104 - Control of Work Deletions

Delete Sections 104.01, 104.02, and 104.04.

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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.

The Contractor is responsible for any damage that occurs to Forest Roads, County Roads, and State/Federal roads outside normal wear and tear. The Contractor will repair any road damage at their expense.

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104.07 Other Contracts.

Example: No other FS contracts are planned for this area during the life of the project at this particular time.

The roads are to remain open for public/government use.

106 - Acceptance of Work

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 Delete

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107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility To the Public

107.02 Protection and Restoration of Property and Landscape.

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Examples: (Include language to clarify or interpret permit or other requirements).

The roads are to remain open to traffic, except when placing aggregate. Work shall occur between the hours of 8am-5pm on Monday-Thursday for FS Roads 3321.110, 3321.111, and 3321.112 (Shirley Creek Horse Camp Roads); and 8am-5pm on Monday-Friday for all other FS Roads included in this project.

All survey monuments/posts, bearing trees, boundary signs/posts are to be protected. If disturbed/damaged/destroyed they are to be reset using a licensed surveyor at no expense to the government.

107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public

107.05 Responsibility for Damage Claims.

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107.06 Contractor’s Responsibility for Work.

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“except as provided in Subsection 106.07”.

107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility To the Public

107.08 Sanitation, Health, and Safety.

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Perform all operations in a prudent, conscientious, safe and professional manner. Ensure that all personnel involved in handling and packaging the hazardous waste are trained for the level of expertise required for the proper performance of the task and, in particular, in the areas of chemical incompatibility, general first aid procedures, and spills. Provide handling and personal protective equipment appropriate to ensure safe handling of the hazardous waste according to 29 CFR 1910.120). Notify the Forest Service of all hazardous material that may be brought onto the National Forest.

107.09 Legal Relationship of the Parties.

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107.10 Environmental Protection.

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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.

107.11 Protection of Forests, Parks, and Public Lands:

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The contractor will be responsible for suppression costs on any and all fires that are started by work activities or from any of their employees. Fire extinguishers shall be readily available, charged, and of an appropriate size to put out any fires that may be started.

108 - Prosecution and Progress 108 Delete.

Delete Section 108 in its entirety.

109 - Measurement and Payment 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 Measurement Terms and Definitions.

(b) Contract quantity.

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

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“(b) Cubic yard” to “(c) Cubic yard”.

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(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 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. Cleaning 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.

171 - Weed and Disease Prevention Description

171.01 This work consists of washing and treating construction equipment to remove seeds, plants, and plant fragments from the equipment before the equipment is used on National Forest System lands.

Material

171.02 Conform to the following Subsection:

Water 725.01 Construction Requirements

171.03 General . Notify the COR in writing at least 5 days before moving any construction equipment onto National Forest System lands. Construction equipment does not include cars, pickup trucks, and other vehicles that regularly travel between the construction site and areas outside of National Forest System lands.

Perform all work at a location designated on the plans or other locations approved in writing. Provide the COR with an opportunity to monitor the washing and inspection.

171.04 Equipment. Use a high pressure washing system.

For work on National Forest System lands, use a washing system that traps all wash water and either stores it for removal from National Forest System lands or recycles the water for continued use. If the equipment recycles the water, provide adequate filters for seed removal. Dispose of the filter material and removed seeds in an approved manner. Do not mix soaps, detergents, or other chemicals with the wash water.

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

171.05 Washing. Wash the sides, tops, and undercarriages of all construction equipment. Remove all seeds, plants, plant fragments, dirt, and debris from the construction equipment.

171.06 Inspection. Inspect the washed construction equipment, including the undercarriage, to ensure that the washing removed the dirt, debris, and seeds from the construction equipment. Rewash the construction equipment as necessary or as directed.

171.07 Acceptance. Weed prevention will be evaluated under Subsection 106.02.

Measurement

171.08 Do not measure weed prevention for payment.

Payment

171.09 Include all costs associated with the Section 171-Weed Prevention in the unit price for Section 151-Mobilization.

303 - Road Reconditioning

303.01 Work.

Delete and add the following:

This work consists of reconditioning ditches, shoulders, roadbeds, cattleguards, asphalt surfaces, and aggregate surfaces.

303.06 Aggregate Surface Reconditioning.

Delete and replace with the following:

303.06 Asphalt and Aggregate Surface Reconditioning.

Repair soft and unstable areas to the full depth of the aggregate surface and according to Subsection 204.07. Scarify to the depth of the aggregate surface or to a depth of 6 inches, whichever is less, and remove surface irregularities. Reshape, finish, and compact the entire aggregate surface according to Subsection 301.05, Subsection 321.05, or Subsection 322.05 as applicable.

For asphalt surfaces, clean the existing surface of all loose material, dirt, or other deleterious substances by approved methods. Remove and dispose of unsuitable material that shows evidence of distress, excess asphalt material, or settlement in the roadbed. Patch the areas with approved material that conforms to and is compatible with the adjacent pavement structure. Perform the patch work according to Section 301, 404, 430, or other sections as applicable for the layer or courses being repaired. Clean and seal cracks in the existing asphalt surface according to Subsection 414.05. Correct surface irregularities exceeding 6 inches in depth with a specified aggregate. Place and compact the aggregate according to Subsections 301.04 and 301.05. Prelevel other dips, depressions, sags, excessive or nonexistent crown, or other surface irregularities with asphalt concrete according to Section 404. Spread and compact the asphalt concrete in layers parallel to the grade line not to exceed 2 inches in compacted depth.

Delete Table 303-1 and replace with the following:

Table 303-1 Sampling and Testing Requirements Reporting Time

Split Sample

Sampling Frequency

for conformance (106.04)

322 - Minor Aggregate Courses

Description

322.01 This work consists of constructing one or more courses of aggregate on a prepared surface. Work includes producing aggregate by grid rolling, screening, or crushing methods, or placing pit-run or Government-furnished aggregate.

Surface aggregate grading is designated as shown in Table 703-3.

Subbase and base aggregate grading is designated as shown in Table 703-2.

Screened aggregate grading is designated as shown in Table 703-16.

Material

322.02 Conform to the following Subsections:

Construction Requirements

322.03 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 target values within the gradation ranges shown in Table 703-2 or 703-3 for the required grading. After reviewing the proposed target values the CO will determine the final values for the gradation and notify the Contractor in writing.

No quality requirements or gradation other than maximum size will be required for pit run and grid-rolled material. For grid rolling, use all suitable material that can be reduced to maximum size.

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

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

322.04 Mixing and Spreading. Mix the aggregate and adjust the moisture content to obtain a uniform mixture with a 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.

Do not place in layers exceeding 6 inches in compacted thickness for aggregate base and surface courses or twice the maximum particle size for screened aggregate. When more than one layer is necessary, compact each layer according to Subsection 322.05 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.

322.05 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 per-cent 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.

322.06 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.

322.07 Maintenance. Maintain the aggregate course to the correct line, grade, and crosssection by blading, watering, rolling, or any combination thereof until placement of the next course. Correct all defects according to Subsection 322.06.

322.08 Acceptance. See Table 322-1 or Table 322-2 as applicable, for sampling and testing requirements.

Aggregate gradation and surface course plasticity index will be evaluated under Subsection 106.04. If the aggregate is obtained from a Government stockpile then the above characteristics will be evaluated under Subsection…