AG-63A9-S-15-0010_Solicitation.pdf

OMB APPROVAL NO. 2700-0042

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

AG-63A9-S-15-0010

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

5/12/2015

PAGE OF PAGES

IMPORTANT - The “offer” section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

6. PROJECT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (no faxes or emails)

Minnesota Shared Services Contracting Unit 8901 Grand Avenue Place Duluth MN 55808

Same as block 7

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME

Paul Nephew; nephew@fs.fed.us

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS) 218-626-4360

SOLICITATION

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations “offer” and “offeror” mean “bid” and “bidder.”

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date):

The Grade Improvements (FR 170) Sawbill Trail to Crescent Lake Campground

Superior National Forest

Price Range

The Government's estimate is: between $350,000 and $500,000.

This acquisition is set aside exclusively for small businesses.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete it within 45 calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. (See Section F.)

12A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If “YES,” indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

YES NO

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and 0 copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 2 pm CT (hour) local time 06/10/2015 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror’s name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B. An offer guarantee is, is not required.

C. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

D. Offers providing less than 60 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Computer Generated Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than Item 14)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government within calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print)

20B. SIGNATURE

20C. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( ) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)( )

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return ____ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work, requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications or incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN (Type or print)

31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30B. SIGNATURE

30C. DATE

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

31C. AWARD DATE

Computer Generated STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK (REV. 4-85)

PART I - SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

SECTION B – SERVICES AND PRICES

The Grade Improvements

FR 170 (The Grade) Sawbill Trail to Crescent Lake Campground

Superior National Forest Cook County

B- 1 - SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

ITEM

NO.

DESCRIPTION

PAY

UNIT

EST.

QTY.

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

PRICE

15101 Mobilization Lump Sum 1 $_________ $__________ 15201 Construction survey and staking, tolerance A Lump Sum 1 $_________ $__________ 15401 Contractor testing Lump Sum 1 $_________ $__________ 15713 Soil Erosion & Pollution Control Lump Sum 1 $_________ $__________ 20103 Clearing and Brushing Mile 6.8 $_________ $__________ 20301 Removal of old timber piles in roadbed (Remove minimum of 18” below finished) Each 2 $_________ $__________

20304 Removal of Existing Culverts Lump Sum 1 $_________ $__________ 20419 Drainage Excavation -Ditch Construction/Reconstruction, Excavation Linear Foot 1,250 $_________ $__________

20420 Embankment Construction Cubic Yard 410 20906 Structure Excavation and Backfill Lump Sum 1 $_________ $__________ 25101 Placed riprap, class IV Cubic Yard 46 $_________ $__________ 30304 Road reconditioning, ditch cleaning Linear Foot 11,695 $_________ $__________

32211a 6” Aggregate surface course, grading P (MnDot Class 1 Modified), compaction method A, Compacted Volumes Cubic Yard 15,540 $_________ $__________

57501 Clean Bridge Decks Each 3 $_________ $__________

60201a

21 inch diam, polymer-coated steel pipe, 14 ga

Foot

60201b

24 inch diam, polymer-coated steel pipe, 14 ga

60201c 30 inch diam, polymer-coated steel pipe, 12 ga Foot 44 $_________ $__________

60201d

42 inch diam, polymer-coated steel pipe, 12 ga

60201e 60 inch diam, polymer-coated steel pipe, 10 ga.

Single Section – No Bands Foot 70 $_________ $__________

60201f 71 inch span, 47 inch rise, polymer-coated steel pipe, 10 ga Single Section – No Bands Foot 46 $_________ $__________

60201g 77 inch span, 52 inch rise, polymer-coated steel pipe, 10 ga Single Section – No Bands Foot 40 $_________ $__________

60201h 84 inch diam, polymer-coated steel pipe, 8 ga Single Section – No Bands Foot 48 $_________ $__________

60525 French Drain, 36”x36”x roadwidth LS 1 $_________ $_________ 62403 Furnishing and Placing Topsoil Cubic Yard 40 $_________ $__________ 62501 Turf Establishment Lump Sum 1 $_________ $__________ 62701 Sod Square Yard 400 $_________ $__________ 64801 Placed Fish Rest Stop Rock, FRS class 3, method A Each 20 $_________ $__________ 64805 Placed Streambed simulation rock, bed class 6, methods C Cubic Yard 80 $_________ $__________ 65102 Pit and Quarry Development Lump Sum 1 $_________ $__________

Total w/out Options: $________

Optional Bid Items

20103 Clearing and Brushing , (Crescent CG to Cook County 27) Mile 16.1 $_________ $_________

30605

Calcium Chloride, .3gal./sq. yd.

Gallon

26,300

32002 Stockpiled Aggregate, grading P (MnDot Class 1 Modified), Compacted Volumes Cubic Yard 5,000 $_________ $_________

60201i 18 inch diam, corrugated steel pipe, 14 ga, supplied and unloaded Foot 108 $_________ $__________

60201j

21”x15” corrugated steel pipe, 14 ga supplied and unloaded

60201k

28”x20” corrugated steel pipe, 14 ga, supplied and unloaded

B-2 - NOTE: Payment for bond premiums in accordance with Clause 52.232-5, Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, shall not be in addition to the contract price. Include bond payments under 151.01 Mobilization

Payment will be made on actual work performed as described in FP-03 109.01 unless otherwise noted.

1. The Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Project FP-03 edition has been used for this contract. Copies of this book are available at the USFS engineering office in Ely or Grand Marais.

2. Optional bid items will only be awarded based on available funds. Zero or all items may be awarded. Contractor shall provide pricing for all optional items.

3. All clearing, grubbing, bedding, borrow, backfill, detours, diversions, signing, and other miscellaneous items not listed above with unique bid items shall be considered incidental to the contract. See 109.05

4. Quantities for aggregate are compacted and in place volumes.

5. Items 62403, 62701,64801, and 64805 are to be used on the 4 large culverts.

6. Items 60201i,j,k are to be supplied and unloaded by contractor in Carlton Peak Boneyard. Install is not part of the contract.

B - 3 - NOTE:

*The intent of this contract is for the construction of the proposed projects described in this contract. Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation; and will perform all work required to complete this project in accordance with the drawings, specifications, and provisions of the contract. Payment for the contract work will be made only for and under those items included in the Schedule of Items. All other work and materials will be considered as incidental to and included in the payment for the items shown.

To be considered responsive, bidders must submit a completed SF1442, Section B, Section K, response to the evaluation criteria in Section M and complete Technical Proposal Forms.

• This Solicitation will result in a fixed-priced construction contract. The Government will offer a contract to the quoter whose quotation results in the best value as determined by the USDA Forest Service (FS).

• Please include the Solicitation number on proposals. (AG-63A9-S-15-0010)

• Proposals are to be submitted to the following address: Facsimile offers are authorized. When submitting your Offeror Submission Package via fax, please fax to the ATTENTION of Paul Nephew at (218) 626-4397. Email offers may also be submitted. Email completed proposals to: pnephew@fs.fed.us

USDA FOREST SERVICE

ATTN PAUL NEPHEW

8901 GRAND AVENUE PLACE

DULUTH MN 55808-1122

CONTRACT TIME: See Section F.

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS: All offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) website at http://orca.bpn.gov. See provision 52.204-8 in Section K.

SUCCESSFUL AWARDEE: To be awarded a contract with the Federal Government, the successful firm must be actively registered in the System for Award Management database website at http//www.sam.gov.

See FAR Clause 52.204-7 listed in Section I.

mailto:pnephew@fs.fed.us

MP from Sawbill TASK Clean Ditch Const/Recon Ditch

Embankment Borrow Additional Crushed Replace Culvert Riprap COMMENTS reference 0.0 Sawbill Trail

0.074 Koski Creek - Remove existing/Install new culvert 50 84"x48' 10 Set 24" below stream bottom and fill 24" with stream simulation material. Flatten slopes with borrow.

0.093 Clean 175' ditch left 175

0.224 Remove existing/Install new culvert 24"x36'

0.404 Clean 125' left, 400' rt 525

0.576 Remove existing/Install new culvert 24"x38'

0.683 Clean 500' rt 500

0.746 Clean 150' rt 150

0.869 Remove existing/Install new culvert 24"x42' Set minimum of 6" below stream bottom

0.932 Clean 700' rt, 200'lt 900

1.078 Remove existing/Install new culvert 50 24"x38' Use borrow to flatten slopes

1.118 Clean 320' rt 320 Excavated material can be placed on opposite side of road to flatten slopes

1.180 Clean 200' lt 200

1.212 Remove existing/Install new culvert 20 24"x38' Use borrow to flatten slopes reference 1.460 Clean Gravel off bridge deck Temperance River Bridge

1.466 Clean 250' rt 250

1.700 Spread agg on FR 339 50

1.829 Remove existing/Install new culvert 50 21"x38' Use borrow to flatten slopes 250' along north side

1.864 Clean 350' both side 700 Road width needs to be narrowed 2-4 feet to clean ditch

1.881 Remove existing/Install new culvert 50 42"X50' Install minimum of 12" below stream bed. Use borrow to flatten slopes.

1.882 Remove existing/Install new culvert 21"x48' Overflow pipe to be installed so top is 12" below top of road.

2.242 Remove existing/Install new culvert 20 21"x36' Set minimum of 6" below stream bottom.

2.299 Clean 180' rt, 160' lt 340

2.392 Clean 300' rt 300

2.450 Spread agg on FR 170C 20

2.641 Clean 100' rt 100

2.748 Remove existing/Install new culvert 50 30"x44' 3 Set minimum 6" below stream bottom, use borrow to flatten slopes, fill scour hole with 6-12" riprap

2.796 clean 200' lt 200

2.858 Reconstruct 350' both side/ remove timber on slope 700 Remove dead jackpine right side

2.982 Clean 500' rt 500

3.138 Recon. 500' rt, clean 500 lt 500 500 Flatten backslope right and remove timber

3.167 Remove existing/Install new culvert 50 24"x40' Set minimum of 6" below stream bottom, use borrow to flatten slope

3.324 Clean 200' both sides 400

reference 3.355 Clean Gravel off bridge deck Temperance River Bridge

3.386 Clean 300' both sides 600

3.479 Clean 300' rt, 100' lt 400

3.535 Remove existing/Install new culvert 10 21"x40' use borrow to flatten slope

3.550 Spread agg on FR 1273 50

3.600 Remove existing/Install new culvert 20 24"x56' use borrow to flatten slope

3.635 Clean 250' rt, 350' lt 600

3.821 Clean 170' lt, 180' rt 350

3.914 clean 150' rt 150

4.075 Remove existing/Install new culvert 20 60"x70' 10 Set 24" below stream bottom and fill 24" with stream simulation material. Flatten slopes with borrow.

4.132 clean 140' lt 140

4.287 clean 200' both sides 400

4.529 Remove existing/Install new culvert 21"x40'

4.800 Spread aggregate on campsite access road 20

4.824 Remove existing/Install new culvert 21"x42'

4.850 Spread aggregate on FR 1272 50

reference 4.877 Clean Gravel off bridge deck Temperance River Bridge

4.970 150' rt 150

5.095 Remove 2 old timber piles Cut minimum 18" below existing roadbed.

5.176 Remove existing/Install new culvert 20 77"x52"x40' 10 Set 24" below stream bottom and fill 24" with stream simulation material. Flatten slopes with borrow.

5.281 Remove culvert on temp road left and ditch 50

5.281 Construct French Drain across road Exact location to be staked

5.405 Construct ditch 50' RT across old temp 350 50

5.499 Clean 475' both sides 950

5.778 Clean 325' lt 325

5.901 Remove existing/Install new culvert 24"x38' 3

5.964 clean 320' lt 320

6.089 clean 150' lt 150

6.275 clean 700' lt 700

6.682 Remove existing/Install new culvert 71"x47"x46' 10 Set 24" below stream bottom and fill 24" with stream simulation material.

reference 6.800 Spread aggregate on Campground Road 50 Crescent Lake Campground 11695 1250

410 240 46

The Grade (FR 170) Worklist

From CC2 New Size New Length span x rise (ft.)

0.074 Koski Creek 84" 48

0.224 24" 36

0.576 24" 38

0.869 24" 42

1.078 24" 38

1.212 24" 38

1.829 21" 38

1.881 42" 50

1.882 21" 48

2.242 21" 36

2.748 30" 44

3.167 24" 40

3.535 21" 40

3.6 24" 56

4.075 60" 70

4.529 21" 40

4.824 21" 42

5.176 77"x52" 40

5.901 24" 38

6.682 71"x47" 46

Culvert Schedule

DIAMETER LENGTH (FT) QTY

18" 24 2 18" 26 2 18" 28 2 18" 30 2

21"X15" 24 2 21"X15" 26 2 21"X15" 28 2 21"X15" 30 2

28" X 20" 24 2 28" X 20" 26 2 28" X 20" 28 2 28" X 20" 30 2 Bands*

18" 2 21"X15" 2

28" X 20" 2

* Bands are incidental to culvert bid items.

Option - Culverts to be supplied

(24" wide style)

Supply and deliver culverts to Carlton Peak storage area.

This is a locked facility and the Forest Service will have to be notified at least 24 hours in advance to ensure gate is open.

Contractor is responsible for unloading of culverts at Carlton Peak.

SECTION C- DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

Superior National Forest

The Grade Improvements

FR 170

Sawbill Trail to Crescent Lake Campground Table of Contents

The Grade Improvements

Preface

101 - Terms, Format, and Definitions

101.01 Meaning of Terms

101.03 Abbreviations

101.04 Definitions

102 - Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract

102 Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract

103 - Scope of Work

Deletions

104 - Control of Work

Deletions

104.06 Use of Roads by Contractor

105 - Control of Material

105.02 Material Sources

105.02(a) Government-provided sources

105.05 Use of Material Found in the Work

106 - Acceptance of Work

106.01 Conformity with Contract Requirements

106.07 Delete

107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public

107.05 Responsibility for Damage Claims

107.06 Contractor’s Responsibility for Work

107.09 Legal Relationship of the Parties

107.10 Environmental Protection

108 - Prosecution and Progress

108 Delete

109 - Measurement and Payment

109 Deletions

109.02 Measurement Terms and Definitions

152 - Construction Survey and Staking

152.02 General

Table 152-2 Cross section and slope stake tolerances

153 - Contractor Quality Control

153.02 Contractor Quality Control Plan

153.04 Records

154 - Contractor Sampling and Testing

155 - Schedules for Construction Contracts

155 Delete

156 - Public Traffic

157 - Soil Erosion Control

201 - Clearing and Grubbing

201.01 Description

201.02 Material:

203 - Removal of Structures and Obstructions

203.01 Description

203.05 Disposing of Material

204 - Excavation and Embankment

209 - Structure Excavation and Backfill

209.10 Backfill

209.11 Compacting

251 - Riprap

303 - Road Reconditioning

303.01 Work

303.03 Ditch Reconditioning

306 - Dust Palliative

306.04 Preparation and Application

306.06 Acceptance

Table 306-1—Sampling and Testing

320.01

320.02

322 - Minor Aggregate Courses

602 - Culverts and Drains

602.03 General

625 - Turf Establishment

625.03 General

625.04 Preparing Seedbed

625.05 Watering

625.06 Fertilizing

625.07 Seeding

625.08 Mulching

625.09 Protecting and Caring for Seeded Areas

625.11 Measurement

635 - Temporary Traffic Control

635.03 General

651 - Development of Pits & Quarries

703 – Aggregate

703.05 Subbase, Base, Surface Course, and Screened Aggregate

703.10(e) Flakiness Index

703.10(i) Adherent Coating

704 - Soil

704.02 Bedding Material

705 - Rock

705.07 Streambed Simulation Rock

705.08 Channel Rock

713 - Roadside Improvement Material

713.05 Mulch

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

Add the following to (b) SI symbols:

mp Milepost ppm Part Per Million

101.04 Definitions.

Delete the following definitions and substitute the following:

Bid Schedule--The Schedule of Items.

Bridge--No definition.

http://www.nist.gov/

Contractor--The individual or legal entity contracting with the Government for performance of prescribed work. In a timber sale contract, the contractor is the “purchaser”.

Culvert--No definition.

Right-of-Way--A general term denoting (1) the privilege to pass over land in some particular line (including easement, lease, permit, or license to occupy, use, or traverse public or private lands), or (2) Real property necessary for the project, including roadway, buffer areas, access, and drainage areas.

Add the following:

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

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

Design Quantity--“Design quantity” is a Forest Service method of measurement from the FS-96 Forest Service Specifications for the Construction of Roads and Bridges. Under these FP specifications this term is replaced by the term “Contract Quantities”.

Forest Service--The United States of America, acting through the Forest Service, U.S.

Department of Agriculture.

Neat Line--A line defining the proposed or specified limits of an excavation or structure.

Pioneer Road--Temporary construction access built along the route of the project.

Purchaser--The individual, partnership, joint venture, or corporation contracting with the Government under the terms of a Timber Sale Contract and acting independently or through agents, employees, or subcontractors.

Protected Streamcourse--A drainage shown on the plans or timber sale area map that requires designated mitigation measures.

Road Order--An order affecting and controlling traffic on roads under Forest Service jurisdiction. Road Orders are issued by a designated Forest Officer under the authorities of 36 CFR, part 260.

Schedule of Items--A schedule in the contract that contains a listing and description of construction items, quantities, units of measure, unit price, and amount.

Utilization Standards--The minimum size and percent soundness of trees described in the specifications to determine merchantable timber.

Add Figure 101-1—Illustration of road structure terms:

Figure 101-1—Illustration of road structure terms.

102 - Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract

102 Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract

Delete Section 102 in its entirety.

103 - Scope of Work

Deletions

Delete all but subsection 103.01 Intent of Contract.

Add the following:

Work involves producing, hauling and spreading of crushed aggregate in addition to replacing culverts along approximately 6.8 miles of Forest Road 170 (The Grade) from Cook County 2 (Sawbill Trail) to the Crescent Lake Campground. Optional bid items include crushing additional stock piled material and placing crushed aggregate on additional portions of FR 170.

Replace culverts and clear brush, dead timber and rocks from edge of roadway on FR 170 to improve efficiency of mowing and brushing in the future.

104 - Control of Work

Deletions

Delete Sections 104.01, 104.02, and 104.04.

Add the following subsection:

104.06 Use of Roads by Contractor

The Contractor is authorized to use roads under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service for all activities necessary to complete this contract, subject to the limitations and authorizations designated in the Road Order(s) or described in the contract, when such use will not damage the roads or national forest resources, and when traffic can be accommodated safely.

105 - Control of Material

105.02 Material Sources.

105.02(a) Government-provided sources.

Government-provided sources for this project are identified as follows:

(1) Government-provided mandatory sources.

Obtain material for use in the production of aggregate stockpiles under Sections (320) from the pits where the stockpile is to be located.

(2) Government-provided optional sources.

Material for use in the production of aggregates under Sections (322) may be obtained from one or more of these optional pits.

Whitefish Pit – T60nR6wS25 Dog Tired Pit - T61nR4wS30 Binder Source - T61nR5wS35

If specified gradation cannot be met with materials available at pit sites it will be the contractors responsibility to provide material from other sources at no additional cost to the Government. Quality and quantity is not guaranteed in Forest Service Pits.

Contractor may use non Forest Service sources. Contractor is responsible for providing additional binder at no additional cost to the Government if material available in pit cannot meet specifications.

105.05 Use of Material Found in the Work.

Delete 105.05 (a) and (b) and the last sentence of the second paragraph and substitute the following:

Materials produced or processed from Government lands in excess of the quantities required for performance of this contract are the property of the Government. The Government is not obligated to make reimbursement for the cost of producing these materials.

106 - Acceptance of Work

106.01 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

Delete subsection 106.07.

107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public

107.05 Responsibility for Damage Claims.

Delete the entire subsection.

107.06 Contractor’s Responsibility for Work.

Delete the following from the first paragraph.

“except as provided in Subsection 106.07”.

107.09 Legal Relationship of the Parties.

Delete the entire subsection.

107.10 Environmental Protection.

Add the following:

Design and locate equipment repair shops, stationary refueling sites, or other facilities to minimize the potential and impacts of hazardous material spills on Government land.

Before beginning any work, submit a Hazardous Spill Plan. List actions to be taken in the event of a spill. Incorporate preventive measures to be taken, such as the location of mobile refueling facilities, storage and handling of hazardous materials, and similar information. Immediately notify the CO of all hazardous material spills. Provide a written narrative report form no later than 24 hours after the initial report and include the following:

• Description of the item spilled (including identity, quantity, manifest number, and other identifying information).

• Whether amount spilled is EPA or state reportable, and if so whether it was reported, and to whom.

• Exact time and location of spill including a description of the area involved.

• Containment procedures.

• Summary of any communications the Contractor had with news media, Federal, state and local regulatory agencies and officials, or Forest Service officials.

• Description of clean-up procedures employed or to be employed at the site including final disposition and disposal location of spill residue.

When available provide copies of all spill related clean up and closure documentation and correspondence from regulatory agencies.

The Contractor is solely responsible for all spills or leaks that occur during the performance of this contract. Clean up spills or leaks to the satisfaction of the CO and in a manner that complies with Federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

108 - Prosecution and Progress

108 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.

Add the following:

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

Change the following:

“(b) Cubic yard” to “(c) Cubic yard”.

152 - Construction Survey and Staking

Description

152.01(c) Material.

Add the following:

Use required stake dimensions and materials. Pre-paint the top 2 inches of all stakes and lath, or mark them with plastic flagging. Use designated colors for paint or flagging. Mark all stakes with a stake pencil that leaves a legible imprint, or with waterproof ink.

Do not use aerosol spray paints.

Use moisture-resistant paper for survey notes. Keep notes in books with covers that will protect the contents and retain the pages in numerical sequence.

Construction Requirements

152.02 General.

Delete the first paragraph and replace with the following:

For the purposes of this project, the initial project reference line will be the existing centerline of the road. After ditch reconditioning is complete, the Contractor shall establish vertical and horizontal control stakes and grade finishing stakes for placement of the required depth and width of aggregate surfacing and drainage structures.

Delete the second paragraph and replace with the following:

Reestablish missing reference, control lines, or stakes as necessary to control subsequent construction staking operations.

152.03 Survey and Staking Requirements.

(b) Roadway cross-sections.

Replace subsection with the following:

Establish roadway cross-sections for purposes of horizontal and vertical quality control normal to centerline. When the centerline curve radius is less than or equal to 200 feet, take cross-sections at a maximum centerline spacing of 50 feet. When the centerline curve radius is greater that 200 feet establish cross-sections at a maximum centerline spacing of 200 feet. Take additional cross-sections at significant breaks in topography and at changes in the typical section.

(d) Clearing and grubbing limits.

Add the following:

Establish clearing limits where ditch cleaning/construction is required.

f) Grade Finishing Stakes & References:

Replace section with the following:

Set grade finishing stakes, for grade elevations and horizontal alignment, that reference centerline and each shoulder at roadway cross-section locations. Set stakes to reference the top of each aggregate course.

Where turnouts are constructed, set reference stakes to centerline, each normal shoulder, and the shoulder of the turnout.

The maximum longitudinal spacing between stakes is 50 feet when the centerline curve radius is less than or equal to 200 feet. The maximum longitudinal spacing between stakes is 200 feet when the centerline curve radius is greater than 200 feet (and along tangent alignment sections).

The maximum transverse spacing bewteen stakes is 20 feet. Use brushes or guard stakes at each stake.

(g) Culverts.

Replace subsection with the following:

Set culvert reference stakes at all culvert locations. Unless shown differently in these specifications or drawings culverts shall be set 6” below flowline of drainage. Set a culvert reference stake on the centerline of the culvert 10 feet from each end or beyond the clearing limit, whichever is greater. Record the following on culvert reference stakes:

(1) Diameter, actual field measured length, and type of culvert.

(2) The vertical and horizontal distance from the reference stake to the invert at the ends of the culvert.

(3) Station of actual point where culvert intersects centerline.

When required, stake headwall for culverts by setting a hub with a guard stake on each side of the culvert on line with the face of the headwall. Perform this work after clearing is completed.

Replace Table 152-1 with the following table:

Table 152-2 Cross section and slope stake tolerances.

Item Tolerances

A B C D E

Allowable deviation of cross-section line projection from a true perpendicular to tangents, a true bisector of angle points, or a true radius of curves

(±)2o (±)3o (±)3o (±)5o (±)5o

Take cross-sections topography measurements so that variations in ground from a straight line connecting the cross-section points will not exceed

0.5 ft 1.0 ft 2.0 ft 2.0 ft 3.0 ft

Horizontal and vertical accuracy for cross-sections, in feet or percentage of horizontal distance measured from traverse line, whichever is greater.

0.1 ft or 0.4%

0.15 ft or 0.6%

0.2 ft or 1.0%

0.2 ft or 1.0%

0.3 ft or 1.0%

Horizontal and vertical accuracy for slope stake, slope stake references, and clearing limits. In feet or percentage of horizontal distance measured from centerline or reference stake, whichever is greater.

Slope reference stakes and slope stakes. 0.1 ft or 0.4%

0.15 ft or 0.6%

0.2 ft or 1.0%

0.2 ft or 1.0%

0.3 ft or 1.0%

Clearing limits 1.0 ft 1.0 ft 1.0 ft 1.5 ft 2.5 ft

153 - Contractor Quality Control

153.02 Contractor Quality Control Plan.

Add the following:

Submit written proposals for approval of alternate AASHTO or State approved test methods.

Alternate methods may be allowed based on documented equivalence to the specified method.

153.04 Records.

Delete all but the first sentence

154 - Contractor Sampling and Testing

154.01 Description

Delete the last sentence of the first paragraph.

155 - Schedules for Construction Contracts

155 Delete.

Delete Section 155 in its entirety.

156 - Public Traffic

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

Description

156.01 This work consists of controlling and protecting public traffic adjacent to and within the project.

Material

156.02 Conform to the MUTCD and the following Sections and Subsections:

Construction sign panels 633 Retro-reflective sheeting 718.01 Temporary concrete barrier 618 Temporary plastic fence 710.11 Temporary traffic control devices 718.22

156.03 General. Unless otherwise provided for in Table 156-1, keep existing roads open to all traffic during road improvement work, and maintain them in a condition that will adequately accommodate traffic. Contractor shall be responsible for grading the portion of The Grade impacted by construction activities during the duration of this contract. Delays may not exceed 30 minutes at any one time followed by an open period of no less than 15 minutes except the road may be closed for a period up to 2 weeks while installing the Koski Creek culvert. Road closure signs shall be posted As Shown in the Drawings a minimum of 1 week prior to the Koski Creek closure to notify the public.

Perform no work that interferes or conflicts with traffic or existing access to the roadway surface until a traffic control plan has been approved. Post construction signs and traffic control devices in conformance with MUTCD. All required signs will be in place and approved prior to beginning work on project.

If the Contractor agrees in writing to allow public traffic to use a new road being constructed prior to completion, it will be considered an existing road for traffic control purposes.

156.04 Temporary Traffic Control. Install and maintain temporary traffic control devices adjacent to and within the project as required by the approved traffic control plan and the MUTCD. Install and maintain traffic control devices as follows:

(a) Furnish and install traffic control devices before the start of construction operations.

(b) All detours outside of clearing limits will be approved in writing by the Contracting

Officer as part of the traffic control plan.

(c) Install only those traffic control devices needed for each stage or phase.

(d) Relocate temporary traffic control devices as necessary.

(e) Remove devices that no longer apply to the existing conditions.

(f) Immediately replace any device that is lost, stolen, destroyed, or inoperative.

(g) Keep temporary traffic control devices clean.

(h) Remove all temporary traffic control devices upon contract completion or when approved.

(i) When required, use flaggers certified by the American Traffic Safety Services

Association, the National Safety Council, the International Municipal Signal Association, a state agency, or other acceptable organization. Perform the work described under MUTCD Part 6. Use type III, VII, VIII, or IX retroreflective sheeting on flagger paddles. Do not use flags. Flaggers must wear high visibility safety apparel as required by MUTCD 6E.02.

156.06 Acceptance. Public traffic work will be evaluated under Subsection 106.02.

Measurement and Payment

156.07 Do not measure Public Traffic for payment. Compensation is made as an indirect payment.

157 - Soil Erosion Control

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157.03 General

Delete the entire subsection and replace with the following:

Prior to the start of construction, submit a written plan that provides permanent and temporary erosion control measures to minimize erosion and sedimentation during and after construction.

Do not begin work until the necessary controls for that particular phase of work have been implemented. Do not modify the type, size, or location of any control. An alternate erosion control plan with all necessary permits may be submitted 30 days before intended use.

Incorporate all permanent erosion control features into the project at the earliest practicable time, as outlined in the approved plan.

When erosion control measures are not functioning as intended, immediately take corrective action.

201 - Clearing and Grubbing

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201.01 Description

Replace with the following:

This work consists of clearing and grubbing, primarily where culverts are to be installed and ditches are to be constructed. It also includes clearing of rocks, down and standing brush, timber and stumps that impede mowing along the road.

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201.02 Material:

Delete Tree wound dressing material reference.

201.03 General.

Delete the last sentence.

201.04 Clearing.

Delete subsection (d) and replace with the following:

(d) Clear and brush the following within 12’ of existing shoulder:

• All dead standing and downed trees, and downed limbs and stumps greater than 3” diameter to within 6” of ground o Downed trees originating or terminating beyond 12’ from shoulder shall be cut off and removed at least 20’ from shoulder so as to not have a wall of cut butt ends along the road.

o All alder brush shall be removed to at least 15’ from shoulder o All balsam and spruce under 3” shall be removed to at least 15’ from shoulder. This may require additional work to maneuver around larger trees that may be in the way.

• All rocks and boulders that protrude higher than 6” above ground

• All brush and small trees 6” and smaller measured 12” from ground to within 6” of ground. Brush shall be masticated or removed.

(e) Trim branches of remaining trees or shrubs to give a clear height of 14 feet above the roadbed. Trim tree limbs as near flush with the trunk as practicable. Hand limbing may be required if power equipment leaves a trimmed “hedgerow” wall along road.

(f) Remove standing dead trees between 12’ and 20’ of road shoulder that are tall enough to reach roadbed, and are greater than 6 inches in diameter measured at 12 inches above the ground unless the government agrees that they lean away from road with no risk of falling on road

203 - Removal of Structures and Obstructions

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203.01 Description.

Delete and replace with the following:

This work consists of disposing of construction slash and debris, salvaging, removing, and disposing of buildings, fences, structures, pavements, culverts, utilities, curbs, sidewalks, timber piles and other obstructions such as rocks and boulders along and in roadbed

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203.05 Disposing of Material.

Delete and replace with the following:

(a) Remove from project. Recycle or dispose of material legally off the project.

(b)Burn Obtain necessary burning permits. Furnish a copy of the burning permits before burning begins. Deposit construction slash so that burning does not damage standing trees.

Dispose of unburned material as directed by the CO

(b) Chipping or Grinding. Use an approved chipping machine to grind slash and stumps greater than 3 inches in diameter. Deposit chips or ground woody material on embankment slopes or outside the roadway to a loose depth less than 6 inches. Minor amounts of chips or ground woody material may be permitted within the roadway if they are thoroughly mixed with soil and do not form a layer.

(c) Scattering. Scatter pieces of wood less than 3 inches in diameter and 3 feet in length within the clearing limits. Do not place construction slash in lakes, meadows, streams, or streambeds.

Immediately remove construction slash that interferes with drainage structures.

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203.08 Payment

Add the following:

Disposal of construction slash and rocks along the road edge will be compensated under the designated pay item in Section 201.

204 - Excavation and Embankment

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Replace Section 204 in its entirety with the following:

204.01 This work consists of excavating material and constructing embankments. It also includes the construction or reconstruction of ditches as shown on the work list.

This includes furnishing, hauling, stockpiling, placing, disposing, sloping, shaping, compacting, and finishing earthen and rocky material.

204.02 Definitions.

(a) Excavation. Excavation consists of the following:

(1) Roadway excavation. All material excavated from within the right-of-way or easement areas, except subexcavation covered in (2) below and structure excavation covered in Sections 208 and 209. Roadway excavation includes all material encountered regardless of its nature or characteristics.

(2) Subexcavation. Material excavated from below subgrade elevation in cut sections or from below the original groundline in embankment sections. Subexcavation does not include the work required by Subsections 204.05, 204.06(b), and 204.06(c).

(3) Borrow excavation. Material used for embankment construction that is obtained from outside the roadway prism. Borrow excavation includes unclassified borrow, select borrow, and select topping.

(b) Embankment construction. Embankment construction consists of placing and compacting roadway or borrow excavation. This work includes:

(1) Preparing foundation for embankment;

(2) Constructing roadway embankments;

(3) Benching for side-hill embankments;

(4) Constructing dikes, ramps, mounds, and berms; and

(5) Backfilling subexcavated areas, holes, pits, and other depressions.

(c) Conserved topsoil. Excavated material conserved from the roadway excavation and embankment foundation areas that is suitable for growth of grass, cover crops, or native vegetation.

(d) Waste. Excess and unsuitable roadway excavation and subexcavation that cannot be used.

204.03 Conform to the following Subsections:

Backfill material 704.03 Select borrow 704.07 Select topping 704.08 Topping 704.05 Unclassified borrow 704.06 Water 725.01

204.04 Preparation for Roadway Excavation and Embankment Construction. Clear the area of vegetation and obstructions according to Sections 201 and 203.

204.05 Reserved.

204.06 Roadway Excavation. Excavate as follows:

(a) General. Do not disturb material and vegetation outside the construction limits.

Incorporate only suitable material into embankments. Replace any shortage of suitable material caused by premature disposal of roadway excavation. Dispose of unsuitable or excess excavation material according to Subsection 204.14.

At the end of each day's operations, shape to drain and compact the work area to a uniform cross-section. Eliminate all ruts and low spots that could hold water.

Retrieve material deposited outside of the clearing limits as directed by the CO. Place unsuitable material in designated areas.

(b) Rock cuts. Blast rock according to Section 205. Excavate rock cuts to 6 inches below subgrade within the roadbed limits. Backfill to subgrade with topping or with other suitable material. Compact the material according to Subsection 204.11

(c) Earth cuts. Scarify earth cuts to 6 inches below subgrade within the roadbed limits.

Compact the scarified material according to Subsection 204.11.

(d) Pioneer Roads. Road pioneering, slash disposal, and grubbing of stumps may proceed concurrently with excavation. Conduct excavation and placement operations so material to be treated under Section 201 will not be incorporated into the roadway unless specified in the slash treatment method. Maintain drainage during pioneering operations.

Remove snow and ice in advance of the work and deposit beyond the roadway limits in a manner that will not waste material or generate sediment. Do not incorporate snow and ice into embankments. Place snow or ice in a manner to prevent resource damage.

204.07 Subexcavation. Excavate material to the limits designated by the CO. Take cross-sections according to Section 152. Prevent unsuitable material from becoming mixed with the backfill. Dispose of unsuitable material according to Subsection 204.14. Backfill the subexcavation with topping, or other suitable material. Compact the material according to Subsection 204.11.

204.08 Borrow Excavation. Use all suitable roadway excavation in embankment construction.

Do not use borrow excavation when it results in excess roadway excavation. Deduct excess borrow excavation from the appropriate borrow excavation quantity.

Obtain borrow source acceptance according to Subsection 105.02. Develop and restore borrow sources according to Subsection 105.03. Do not excavate beyond the established limits. When applicable, shape the borrow source to permit accurate measurements when excavation is complete.

204.09 Preparing Foundation for Embankment Construction. Prepare foundation for embankment construction as follows:

(a) Embankment less than 4 feet high over natural ground. When designated, remove topsoil and break up the ground surface to a minimum depth of 6 inches by plowing or scarifying. Compact the ground surface according to Subsection 204.11.

(b) Embankments over an existing asphalt, concrete, or gravel road surface. Scarify gravel roads to a minimum depth of 6 inches. Scarify or pulverize asphalt and concrete roads to 6 inches below the pavement. Reduce all particles to a maximum size of 6 inches and produce a uniform material. Compact the surface according to Subsection 204.11.

(c) Embankment across ground not capable of supporting equipment. Dump successive loads of embankment material in a uniformly distributed layer to construct the lower portion of the embankment. Limit the layer thickness to the minimum depth necessary to support the equipment.

(d) Embankment on an existing slope steeper than 1V:3H. Cut horizontal benches in the existing slope to a sufficient width to accommodate placement and compaction operations and equipment.