Construction_Notes_-_ERFO_197_-_Final_Edit.docx

Construction Notes FSRD 197 - Sugar Camp - ERFO Road Reconditioning

DSR #: FSR - 197

Disaster #: MO2013 - 1 - FS Ava/Cassville/Willow Springs Ranger District Mark Twain National Forest Barry County, Missouri

Sight visit: A pre-bid contractor evaluation of the project site is recommended.

Governing specifications: All work shall conform to the specifications and drawings identified in this contract including but not limited to: Forest Service Supplemental Specifications 2015, Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects FP-03 and the summary statements identified in these construction notes.

(Available at http://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/pse/specs/fp-03/fp-03usc.pdf).

Payment: 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 15101 Mobilization.Payment will be made on actual work performed as described in FP-03 109.01 unless otherwise noted.

Quantities: No payment will be made for variations within +/-15% of the contract quantity, without a CO approved modification.

Roadway reconditioning: The following work items shall be considered incidental to pay item 30321, roadway reconditioning:

· Mowing and limbing.

· Any necessary excavation and rock removal.

· A finish blade of the driving surface within the project area.

· Hazard tree removal.

· Hazard tee clearing.

· Cattle guard structure(s) removal, replacement and disposal.

· The contractor shall be responsible for all disturbed areas within the project and shall seed, fertilize and mulch as required.

Corrugated Metal Pipe: The following work items shall be incidental to pay item 60271-Corrugated Metal Pipe:

· Corrugated metal pipe removal and replacement.

· Bedding material shall be 1" clean, crushed aggregate.

· Corrugated metal pipe installation shall be done according to specifications.

Aggregate: Compaction Method 1 shall be for aggregate placement. Weight tickets for each load of crushed aggregate will be provided to the COR or Inspector prior to final inspection. Aggregate sources must be approved by the COR or Inspector.

Exception: No road reconditioning shall be done on FSRD 197 from mile post .73 to mile post .87 and from mile post 1.00 to mile post 1.16.

Ditches: All ditch lines shall be reconditioned to a minimum of 1' in depth per the contract specifications.

Traffic Control: The contractor shall be required to perform all aspects of traffic control related to the project including but not limited to MUTCD standard signing, barricades, detouring, etc. Closure of the road must be limited in scope and must be preapproved by the COR. Prior notification of road closures must be made at least 24 hours in advance and must be displayed at all affected junctions for at least 24 hours in advance. Open trenches shall not be allowed to remain overnight. The COR must approve a sign plan in advance of any sign placement. The roadway must be passable and safe for public motorized traffic at the end of the work day.

(Available at http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/).

Explosives: Explosives shall not be used. Rock removal in the road way and ditch lines shall be required throughout the project. Acceptable spoils shall be used within the project area as directed by the COR.

Safety, Permits and Protected features: The contractor shall account for the following items as incidental to the Description of Work:

· Any historic features whether identified or not shall be protected as directed by the COR.

· Any improvements whether identified or not shall be protected.

· Private property shall be protected.

· The contractor shall be required to obtain all permits and clearances necessary to execute this Description of Work.

· OSHA requirements shall be adhered to on the project site.

· 1-800-DIGRITE shall be contacted by the contractor prior to any excavation for the entire length of the project.