Attachment_1_-_Construction_Notes_-_FLTP_147.pdf

Construction Notes

FOREST SERVICE ROAD 147

NATIONAL FOREST SCENIC BYWAY

FLTP PROJECT

AVA RANGER DISTRICT

MARK TWAIN NATIONAL FOREST

Douglas, Ozark and Taney Counties, Missouri

Governing specifications: All work shall conform to the specifications and drawings identified in this contract including but not limited to: Forest Service Supplemental Specifications 2016, Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects FP- 14 and the summary statements identified in these construction notes.

(Available http://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/pse/specs/fp-14/fp-14usc.pdf).

Payment: Payment for bond premiums in accordance with FAR Clause 52.232-5, Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, shall not be in addition to the contract price. Include bond payments under 15101-0000 Mobilization. Payment will be made on actual work performed as described in FP-14 109.01 unless otherwise noted.

Quantities: All items are contract quantities; no payment will be made for variations within +/- 15% of the contract quantity, without a CO approved modification.

Road reconditioning: The following work items shall be considered incidental to pay item 30301-6000, road reconditioning:

• Mowing and limbing.

• Any necessary excavation and rock removal. Rock removal in the roadway, ditch lines and outlets may be required throughout the project.

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

• Hazard tree removal.

• Hazard tree 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 by the COR.

A maximum of 1 mile of roadway reconditioning may be performed prior to aggregate surfacing being placed. Exceptions may be evaluated on a case by case basis by the COR.

http://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/pse/specs/fp-14/fp-14usc.pdf

NATIONAL FOREST SCENIC BYWAY

FLTP PROJECT

AVA RANGER DISTRICT

Corrugated Metal Pipe: The following work items shall be incidental to pay item 60201-0600, 60201-0800 and 60201-0900 - Corrugated Metal Pipe:

• Corrugated metal pipe removal and replacement.

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

• Corrugated metal pipe shall be new, 16 gauge or better.

• The Contractor will be responsible for verifying all lengths prior to installation.

• Corrugated metal pipe installation shall be done according to specifications found in FP-

14 sections 602 and 707.02 and any specifications found in the Forest Service Supplemental Specifications 2016.

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 and must comply with MODOT MSSHC Section 209-2.1.

Exception: No aggregate shall be spread between mile posts 0.00 to 0.09 and from 3.69 to 4.47.

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 (Available at http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/) standard signing, barricades, detouring, etc. Standards found in Chapter 5 shall be strictly adhered to. The Contractor shall be responsible for determining any other applicable standards as the work commences. The COR must approve a sign plan in advance of any sign placement.

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. Closures of 30 minutes or less shall be considered incidental to the project so long as they are limited in frequency to no more than 2 times per 8 hour shift. The use of steel road plates is acceptable provided they meet all applicable requirements for road way use including MUTCD (6F.46) signing standards. Certification submittals for steel road plates must be provided to the COR prior to use. Open trenches shall not be allowed to remain overnight. The roadway must be passable and safe for public motorized traffic at the end of the work day.

http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/

NATIONAL FOREST SCENIC BYWAY

FLTP PROJECT

AVA RANGER DISTRICT

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 and as identified in the Description of Work.

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.