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SOLICITATION OFFER AND AWARD 11. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER

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2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. SOLICITATION NUMBER 4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION 5. DA TE ISSUED 6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NUMBER

D SEALED BID (IFB)

AG-63A9-S-16-0015 [E) NEGOTIATED (RFP) 05/31/2016

7. ISSUED BY CODEI 18, ADDRESS OFFER TO (If other than item 7)

MN Shared Services Contracting Unit 8901 Grand Ave Place, Duluth, MN 55808-1122

Same as 7. Attn: Paul Nephew

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offerer" mean "bid" and "bidder".

SOLICITATION

9. Sealed offers in original and copies for furnishings the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in ttem 8, or if hand carried, in the depository located in RM 113 until 1400 local time 06/30/2016 (Hou1' (Date)

CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modifications, and 'Mthdrawals: See Section L, Provision No. 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and condttions contained in this solicitation

10. FOR

A. NAME B. TELEPHONE (NO COLLECT CALLS) C. E-MAIL ADDRESS

INFORMATION AREA CODE

NUMBER

EXTENSION

CALL: Paul G. Nephew 218 6264360 pnephew@fe. fed. us

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

(X) SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGE(S) (X) SEC. DESCRIPTION

PART I - THE SCHEDULE PART II • CONTRACT CLAUSES

X A SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM X I CONTRACT CLAUSES

X B SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS PART Ill - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACH.

X C DESCRIPTION/SPECS./WORK STATEMENT X J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

X D PACKAGING AND MARKING PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

X E INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

X K STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS X F

X G CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA X L INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

X H SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS X M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

12. In compliance with the above. the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted wtthin 60 calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different --------period is inserted by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the set opposite each ttem, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

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13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

10 CALENDAR DAYS (%)1

20 CALENDAR DAYS(%) 30 CALENDAR DAYS(%)

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(See Section I, Clause No. 52. 232-8)

14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS AMENDMENT NO. DATE AMENDMENT NO. DATE

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the SOL/CITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated):

CODE I I FACILITY I 16. NAME AND THE TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER

15A. NAME AND (Type or print)

ADDRESS

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158. TELEPHONE NUMBER 15C. CHECK IF REMITTANCE ADDRESS IS 17. SIGNATURE

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EXTENSION D DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE - ENTER SUCH

ADDRESS IN SCHEDULE.

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

19. A1;1;EPTt:U AS TO ITEMS NUMBt:r<t:D

20. AMOUNT 21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION

22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL OPEN COMPETITION: 23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN D 10 u.s.c. 2304 (c) D 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( (4 copies unless otherwise specified)

24. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 7) 25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.

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Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.214 (c)

PART I - SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

SECTION B – SERVICES AND PRICES

Fourmile Creek AOP

FR 346

Superior National Forest

Lake 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 $_________ $__________ 15713 Soil Erosion & Pollution Control Lump Sum 1 $_________ $__________ 20304 Removal of Existing Culverts Lump Sum 1 $_________ $__________ 20906 Structure Excavation and Backfill Lump Sum 1 $_________ $__________

25101a Placed riprap, class IV Cubic Yard 30 $_________ $__________ 25101b 32222

Placed riprap, class II Pit run maximum size 3”, compaction method A, loose volume

Cubic Yard Cubic Yard

32232 Haul and place stockpiled aggregate, compaction method A, Loose Volume, Whitefish Pit Cubic Yard 130 $_________ $__________

60103 Precast Concrete Footings Lump Sum 1 $_________ $__________ 60202a 42 inch x 29 inch, Corrugate Metal Pipe, gauge 14 Foot 78 $_________ $__________ 60305 HS25 Aluminum or Steel Open Bottom Culvert 15’-10” span

(min.), 3’-6” rise (min), structural plate box Foot 45 $_________ $__________

62403 Furnishing and Placing Topsoil Cubic Yard 28 $_________ $__________ 62501 Turf establishment Lump Sum 1 $_________ $__________ 62701 Sod Square Yard 250 $_________ $__________ 64801 Placed Fish Rest Stop Channel Rock, FRS class 4, method A Each 18 $_________ $__________ 64805 Placed Streambed simulation rock, bed class 10, methods A&C Cubic Yard 120 $_________ $__________

Total: $__ ______

Optional Bid Items

30304 Road reconditioning, ditch cleaning (From FR 170 to approximately 1.5 miles south) Linear Foot 3,500 $_________ $__________

32232 Haul and Place Stockpiled Aggregate, compaction method A, Loose Volume, from Whitefish Pit (3” lift from FR 170 south to milepost 1.5)

Cubic Yard 1800 $_________ $__________

60202b 21 inch x 15 inch, corrugated steel pipe, polymeric coated Linear Foot 96 $_________ $__________ 60202c 28 inch x 20 inch, corrugated steel pipe, polymeric coated Linear Foot 70 $_________ $__________

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. Contract will only be awarded if funds are available. All or none of the optional bid items may or may not be awarded based on bids and funds available.

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 loose truck volumes.

B - 2 - NOTE:

*The intent of this contract is for the service 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 SF33, 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-16-0015)

• 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.

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.

mailto:pnephew@fs.fed.us

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. Contract will only be awarded if funds are available. All or none of the optional bid items may or may not be awarded based on bids and funds available.

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 loose truck volumes.

C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

www.arnet.gov/far/ (End of clause)

452.211-72 Statement of Work/Specifications. (FEB 1988)

The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications referenced in Section J.

(End of Clause)

452.211-73 Attachments to Statements of Work/Specifications. (FEB 1988)

The attachments to the Statement of Work/Specifications listed in Section J are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

(End of Clause)

Fourmile Creek AOP

FR 346

Table of Contents

Preface

101 - Terms, Format, and Definitions

101.01 Meaning of Terms

101.03 Abbreviations

101.04 Definitions

102 Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract

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

157.03 General

203 - Removal of Structures and Obstructions

203.01 Description

203.05 Disposing of Material

209 - Structure Excavation and Backfill

209.10 Backfill

209.11 Compacting

251 - Riprap

303 - Road Reconditioning

303.01 Work

303.03 Ditch Reconditioning

322 - Minor Aggregate Courses

601 - Minor Concrete Structures

601.01

Table 601-2. Sampling and Testing Requirements

602 - Culverts and Drains

602.03 General

603 - Structural Plate Structures

603.03 General

603.04 Erecting

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

648 – Streambed Simulation

Section 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

Option 1 - Wilson Creek Culvert

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:

http://www.nist.gov/

Bid Schedule--The Schedule of Items.

Bridge--No definition.

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

Culvert--No definition.

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

Add the following:

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

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

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

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

Department of Agriculture.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Figure 101-1—Illustration of road structure terms.

102 - Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract

102 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:

Replace existing culverts on Fourmile Creek and with an open bottom structure set on concrete footings.

Optional items include ditch cleaning, placing of 3” lift of aggregate surfacing from a stockpile and misc. culverts over the north 1.5 miles of Forest Road 346.

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.

Material for use as stockpiled aggregate shall be obtained from (Whitefish Pit – T60nR6wS25)

(2) Government-provided optional sources.

Material for use as (pit run/borrow/riprap/boulders/backfill/stream simulation/etc.) may be obtained from any Forest Service Pit with prior approval including (Whitefish Pit – T60nR6wS25) located nearby.

Quality and quantity is not guaranteed in Forest Service Pits. Contractor is responsible for testing optional sources prior to bidding. Cost for screening or processing of the pit material is incidental to the other pay items.

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.

Existing road centerline shall be reference point for staking.

Delete second sentence in 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 the first two sentences with the following:

Take roadway cross-sections 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 25 feet. When the centerline curve radius is greater that 200 feet take cross-sections at a maximum centerline spacing of 80 feet.

c) Slope Stakes & References:

Replace section with the following:

Place final crushed aggregate grade control reference stakes at least every 200’ prior to placement of crushed surfacing.

(d) Clearing and grubbing limits.

Add the following:

Establish clearing limits where ditch cleaning/construction is required.

(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.

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 haul roads 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 5 week days while installing the Fourmile Creek Culvert. Longer periods of closure may be considered if Contractor proposes and installs a bypass around structure that is preapproved by the Government.

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.

Construct and maintain a Floatation Silt Curtain downstream of the crossings to trap and settle silt released during the construction. Upon project completion the Floatation Silt Curtain shall be carefully removed so as to limit any accumulated silt from being deposited in the stream. In addition, approximately 600’ of silt fence shall be installed along the toe of the embankment to prevent construction materials from washing into wetlands. The Silt Fence shall be removed after grasses have been established.

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, 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) 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) Removal to designated locations. All debris shall be disposed of in a gravel pit, or in locations agreed with the COR on site such as to restore old blocked road corridors. Materials disposed of in gravel pits shall be piled away from woods so it can be burned. Boulders larger than 18” shall be separated from remaining debris and stockpiled in a Forest Service gravel pit.

(d) 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 considered incidental to the contract.

209 - Structure Excavation and Backfill

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209.04 – General

The existing crushed aggregate surfacing shall be salvaged and spread over the finished roadway. Any loss of material due to Contractor negligence shall be replaced at the Contractor’s expense.

Manufacturer specifications shall be followed for installation and backfill of the structure.

209.07 – Dewatering

Footings shall be placed in a dewatered condition.

Excavated materials used as a cofferdam shall be made impervious by placement of plastic sheating over materials to limit breaches. Water flow must be maintained at all times downstream. Only clean, filtered water may be discharged downstream.

Erosion and sediment control measures shall be incorporated into any stream bypass construction.

209.10 Backfill.

(a) General.

Add the following:

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

• Embankment height greater than 6 feet at subgrade centerline.

• Installation in a protected streamcourse.

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

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

• Any box culvert of structure other than pipe culverts.

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209.11 Compacting.

Delete the subsection and add the following:

Compaction shall be done to the requirements of the manufacturer of the structure

251 - Riprap

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251.08 Measurement.

Payment for excavation and embankment required for placement of riprap is indirectly included in the pay item for riprap.

303 - Road Reconditioning

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303.01 Work.

Delete and add the following:

This work consists of reconditioning ditches.

303.03 Ditch Reconditioning

Remove all slide material, sediment, vegetation, and other debris from the existing ditches and culvert inlets and outlets. Reshape ditches and culvert inlets and outlets to achieve positive drainage and a uniform ditch width, depth and grade. Dispose of unsuitable or excess material in a FS gravel pit at the direction of the Government.

The existing ditches to be cleaned will be staked on the ground.

322 - Minor Aggregate Courses

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.

Material

322.02 Conform to the following Subsections:

Aggregate 703.05 Water 725.01

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 CO.

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

322.04 Preperation of the Roadbed. Prior to placement of aggregate, surface blading of existing roadbed shall include three passes (single lane) or four passes (double lane), shoulder to shoulder.

Roads shall be crowned at a slope of 2%. The blading shall cut deep enough to remove all washboard and potholes, and shall extend to the edge of the shoulders to remove any sod buildup.

Work will be done by pulling the road surface material from both shoulders of the road to the center of the road. Roads graded by this method should be relatively free of loose stones over three inches in diameter and have a minimal amount of sod encroachment from the shoulders. In no case will it be permissible to leave accumulations of oversize rock or large chunks of sod in the roadway.

322.05 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.

322.06 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.

322.07 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.

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

Correct all defects according to Subsection 322.06.

322.09 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 106.02. Other aggregate quality properties will be evaluated under Subsections 106.02 and 106.04. Placement of aggregate courses will be evaluated under Subsections 106.02 and 106.04.

The allowable upper and lower aggregate gradation limits are the Target Value plus or minus the allowable deviations shown in Tables 703-2 and 703-3.

The allowable upper and lower Plasticity index limits for surface courses are stated in 703.05(b).

Preparation of the surface on which the aggregate course is placed will be evaluated under Section 204 or 303 as applicable.

Measurement

322.10 Measure the Section 322 items listed in the bid schedule according to Subsection 109.02 and the following as applicable.

Measure square yard width horizontally to include the top of aggregate width including designed widening. Measure the square yard length horizontally along the centerline of the roadway.

If the measurement for aggregate is by cubic yard using contract quantities then measure aggregate by the cubic yard in-place once compacted, otherwise measurement for aggregate by the cubic yard is measured by the cubic yard in the hauling vehicle.

Measure thickness perpendicular to the grade of the travelway.

Measure width perpendicular to the centerline.

Payment

322.11 The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the Section 322 pay items listed in the bid schedule. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section. See Subsection 109.05.

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601 - Minor Concrete Structures

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601.01 This work consists of designing and constructing the precast concrete footings.

Contractor shall be responsible for designing the footing and constructing the footings. Two sets of drawings, stamped by a MN licensed professional engineer experienced in similar structural design, shall be submitted for approval and include (at minimum) drawing details of the footing showing the reinforcing steel design and layout, how structure is fastened to footing and specifications for the mixing and pouring of concrete. After Government approval of submittals two final sets of drawings shall be provided to the Government.

Geotechnical Evaluation Reports are available by request.

601.08 Measure the Section 601 items listed in the bid schedule according to Subsection 109.02.

601.09

Delete the entire subsection and replace with the following:

Any additional quantities of concrete required due to contractor forming or over excavation will not be paid for.

Concrete footings will be compensated under the designated pay item in Section 601.

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Table 601-2. Sampling and Testing Requirements.

Material or Product

Type of Acceptance (Subsection)

Characteristic Category Test Methods Specifications

Sampling Frequency

Point of Sampling

Split Sample

Reporting Time

Concrete Measured and tested for conformance (106.04)

Unit Weight - AASHTO T 121 One set per 32 cubic yards but not less than one per day

Point of discharge

- Upon completion of project

Air content - AASHTO T 152 or AASHTO T

Slump - AASHTO T 119 “ “ - “

Temperature - Field Measured “ “ - “

Compressive strength

- AASHTO T 22 &

AASHTO T 23

“ Discharge stream at point of placement

602 - Culverts and Drains

602.03 General.

Add the following:

Ensure that the final installed alignment of all pipe allows no reverse grades, and does not permit horizontal and vertical alignments to vary from a straight line drawn from center of inlet to center of outlet by more than 2 percent of pipe center length or 1.0 feet, whichever is less.

Clearing, grubbing, excavation and backfill related to culvert installation shall be considered incidental to 602 and no additional payment will be made.

All new pipes shall be single length contiguous pipes with no joints or bands allowed.

603 - Structural Plate Structures

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