Exhibit_5_FSSS.pdf

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Table of Contents

Preface 2

101 - Terms, Format, and Definitions 3

102 - Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract 5

103 - Scope of Work 6

104 - Control of Work 7

105 - Control of Material 9

106 - Acceptance of Work 10

107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public 13

108 - Prosecution and Progress 15

109 - Measurement and Payment 16

152 - Construction Survey and Staking 18

153 - Contractor Quality Control 19

154 - Contractor Sampling and Testing 20

155 - Schedules for Construction Contracts 21

157 - Soil Erosion Control 22

201 - Clearing and Grubbing 23

203 - Removal of Structures and Obstructions 24

209 - Structure Excavation and Backfill 38

404 - Minor Hot Asphalt Concrete 25

601 - Minor Concrete 28

625 - Turf Establishment 33

709 - Reinforcing Steel and Wire Rope 35

718 - Traffic Signing and Marking Material 37

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Preface

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The Forest Service, US Department of Agriculture has adopted FP-03 for construction of National Forest System Roads.

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101 - Terms, Format, and Definitions

101.01 Meaning of Terms.

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Delete all references in FP-03 to Transportation Acquisition Regulations (TAR).

101.03 Abbreviations.

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AFPA

MSHA

NIST

NESC

WCLIB

American Forest and Paper Association Mine Safety and Health Administration National Institute of Standards and Technology National Electrical Safety Code West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau

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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.

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

Culvert--No definition.

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

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

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

Design Quantity--“Design quantity” is a Forest Service method of measurement from the FS-96 Forest Service Specifications for the Construction of Roads and Bridges.

Under these FP specifications this term is replaced by the term “Contract Quantities”.

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

Department of Agriculture.

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

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.

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102 - Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract

102 Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract

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103 - Scope of Work

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104 - Control of Work

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104.01 Authority of the Contracting Officer (CO).

104.02 Authority of Inspectors.

104.04 Coordination of Contract Documents.

104.03 Specifications and Drawings

Delete Subsection 104.03 and substitute the following:

(c) As-Built-Plans. Furnish one set of as built plans. The Government will provide one set of contract plans to be used exclusively for recording the as-built details of the project.

Use red pencil or red ink to record the information on the as-built plans.

Note all additions or revisions to the location, character, and dimensions of the prescribed work shown on the contract plans. Line out all details shown that are not applicable to the completed work. Check off details shown that were incorporated into the completed work without change.

Retain the plans at the project site and, as work progresses, continually update them to reflect the as-built details. Upon request, make the plans available to the CO to review for compliance with these specifications.

Show the following types of changes on the as-built plans:

(1) Typical section(s)

(a) Revisions in dimensions

(b) Revisions in materials

(2) Plan and profile Revisions to the alignment Changes in the construction limits Revisions in location, type, and grade of road approaches Location and type of utilities Location, size, and type of underdrains Skew of culverts Channel changes Location of monuments and permanent references Elevations for all aerial and underground crossings of utilities Location, length, and type of fencing

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104.06 Use of Roads by Contractor

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

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105 - Control of Material

105.02(a) Government-provided sources

105.02(b) Contractor-provided sources.

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All material (e.g., soil, gravel, sand, borrow, aggregate, etc.) transported onto National Forest System land or incorporated into the work will be weed-free. The Contracting Officer may request written documentation of methods used to determine the weed-free status of any and all materials furnished by the contractor. Contractor-provided expertise and methods to establish weed-free status must be appropriate for the weeds of concern in the local area. The following applies to this contract:

105.05 Use of Material Found in the Work.

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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.

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106 - Acceptance of Work

106.05 Statistical Evaluation of Workand Determination of Pay Factor (Value of Work).

106.07 Partial and Final Acceptance.

106.01 Conformity with Contract Requirements.

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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

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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

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(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.

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107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public

107.04 Railroad Protection

107.05 Responsibility for Damage Claims.

107.08 Sanitation, Health, and Safety.

107.09 Legal Relationship of the Parties.

107.06 Contractor’s Responsibility for Work.

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“except as provided in Subsection 106.07”.

107.10 Environmental Protection.

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

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

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

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

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

Containment procedures.

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

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

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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.

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108 - Prosecution and Progress

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109 - Measurement and Payment

109.06 Pricing of Adjustments.

109.07 Eliminated Work.

109.08 Progress Payments.

109.09 Final Payment.

109.02(b) Measurement Terms and Definitions

(b) Contract quantity.

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

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“(b) Cubic yard” to “(c) Cubic yard”.

109.03 Weighing Procedures and Devices.

(c) Project weighing system.

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Manual scales may be used if approved in writing by the CO and if the method of weighing meets all other contract requirements.

109.03 Weighing Procedures and Devices.

(c) Project weighing system.

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For aggregates weighed for payment, adjust scale weights of material to deduct the daily average moisture content in excess of 2 percentage points over optimum moisture as determined by AASHTO T 99 or the designated compaction method. If moisture

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152 - Construction Survey and Staking

152.02 General.

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

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153 - Contractor Quality Control

153.02 Contractor Quality Control Plan.

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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.

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154 - Contractor Sampling and Testing

153.01 Description

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155 - Schedules for Construction Contracts

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157 - Soil Erosion Control

157.03 General

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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.

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201 - Clearing and Grubbing

201.02 Material

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201.03 General

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201.04 Clearing

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203 - Removal of Structures and Obstructions

203.01 Description.

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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.

203.04 Removing Material.

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Where part of an existing culvert is removed, remove the entire culvert upstream from the removal. The remaining downstream culvert may be left in place if no portion of the culvert is within 12 inches of the subgrade, embankment slope, or new culvert or structure; and the culvert ends are sealed with concrete.

Remove structures and obstructions in the roadbed to 12 inches below subgrade elevation. Remove structures and obstructions outside the roadbed to 12 inches below finished ground or to the natural stream bottom.

203.05 Disposing of Material

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404 - Minor Hot Asphalt Concrete

404.02 Composition of Mix (Job‐Mix Formula).

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Submit a job-mix formula and supporting documentation, test results, and calculations for the material to be incorporated into the work. Include copies of laboratory test results and mix design data that demonstrate that the properties of the aggregate, additives, and mixture meet the current requirements and criteria of Federal or state agencies. Ensure that the job-mix formula was performed no more than one year prior to placing the hot asphalt concrete. After reviewing the Contractor’s proposed job-mix formula, the CO will determine the final values for the job-mix formula to be used and notify the Contractor in writing.

404.04 Weather Limitations.

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404.06 Placing.

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Do not place asphalt until the CO has approved in writing the area where it will be placed.

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Offset the longitudinal joint of one layer at least 6 inches from the joint in the layer immediately below. Make the longitudinal joint in the top layer along the centerline of two-lane roadways or at the lane lines of roadways with more than two lanes. Offset transverse joints in succeeding layers and in adjacent lanes at least 10 feet, where possible.

404.07 Compacting (a).

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(a) Roadway paving. Thoroughly and uniformly compact the surface a minimum of three passes with rollers that meet one of the following requirements:

(1) Steel-wheeled rollers, other than vibratory type, capable of exerting a force of not less than 1.5 ton/feet of width of the compression roll or rolls.

(2) Vibratory steel-wheel rollers with a minimum mass of 5 ton, equipped with amplitude and frequency controls, and designed to compact asphalt concrete.

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(3) Pneumatic-tire rollers with smooth tread tires of equal size that provide a uniform compacting pressure for the full width of the roller and capable of exerting a ground pressure of at least 80 lbf/in2.

Perform initial compaction while the mixture is above 250 °F. Perform finish rolling with steel-wheel rollers and continue until no roller tracks remain.

404.07 Compacting (b).

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(b) Non-roadway paving. Compact by rolling with a hand-operated roller with a mass of least 1 ton. Perform initial compaction while the mixture is above 250 °F and continue until no roller tracks remain.

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404.09 Acceptance.

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See Table 404-1 for sampling and testing requirements.

Table 404-1. Delete and replace with the following:

Table 404‐1. Sampling and Testing Requirements.

Material or

Product

Type of Acceptance (Subsection)

Characteristic Category Sampling Methods

Specifications

Sampling Frequency

Point of Sampling

Split Sample

Reporting Time

Asphalt Mixture (404.09)

- - - AASHTO T

Three minimum per project and at least one per 500 Cubic yards

Roadway prior to compaction yes As soon as sampled

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601 - Minor Concrete

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Description

601.01 This work consists of constructing minor concrete structures.

Material

601.02 Conform to the following Subsections:

Air-entraining admixtures 711.02 Chemical admixtures 711.03 Coarse aggregate 703.02 Concrete coloring agents 711.05 Curing material 711.01 Fine aggregate 703.01 Fly ash 725.04 Hydraulic Cement 701.01 Joint fillers 702.01 Precast concrete curbing 725.06 Precast concrete units 725.11 Reinforcing steel 709.01 Structural steel 717.01 Water 725.01

601.03 Concrete Composition. Use the designated concrete composition:

(a) Method A. Submit a mix design showing the proposed masses of aggregate, water, and cement per cubic yard of concrete a minimum of 7 days prior to beginning placement. Proportion the cement, aggregate, and water to obtain concrete with good workability.

Property Specification Test Method Slump 4 in maximum AASHTO T 119 Air content 5 to 7 percent AASHTO T 152 or T

28-day compressive strength 4000 psi AASHTO T 23 and T 22 Fiber 1.5 lbs/cy

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Composition of Minor Structure Concrete

(b) Method B. Submit the following information a minimum of 7 days prior to beginning placement:

(1) Type, grading, and sources of aggregate.

(2) Type and source of cement, blended cement, or fly ash.

(3) Saturated surface dry weights of the fine and coarse aggregate in pounds per cubic yard of concrete.

(4) Weight of mixing water in pounds per cubic yard of concrete.

(5) Weight of cement in pounds per cubic yard of concrete.

(6) Admixture type, quantity, and certification by manufacturer.

(7) Air content.

(8) Slump.

(9) 28-day compressive strength.

Furnish concrete containing not less than 680 pound of cement per cubic yard. Ensure that slump is 4 inches or less, as determined by AASHTO T 119.

(c) Method C. Make the concrete using a dry, preproportioned, blended, and bagged mix meeting the requirements of ASTM C 387 and mixed at the jobsite according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.

(d) Fly Ash- or Pozzolan-Modified Concrete. Fly ash may be substituted for cement at the rate of 20 ounces of fly ash per 16 ounces of Portland cement. After substitution, reduce the design aggregate volumes by an amount equal to the net increase in volume of the combined cement and fly ash. Replace no less than 10 percent and no more than 20 percent of the weight of Portland cement required with fly ash at the above rate. For purposes of controlling the maximum water/cement ratio of 0.49, make the water/cement ratio for fly-ash-modified concrete the ratio of the weight of water to the combined weights of Portland cement and 60 percent of the weight of the fly ash.

Extend the standard 28-day curing period for compressive-strength tests for fly-ash modified concrete by 1 day (rounded to the nearest whole day) for each 1.5 percent of Portland cement replaced with fly ash at the selected rate. (Example: If the maximum of 20 percent cement is replaced, the curing period for cylinders is 41 days.)

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Construction Requirements

601.04 General. Perform excavation and backfill work according to Section 209. When concrete is cracked, spalling, or scaling, remove concrete to the nearest joint.

Design and construct forms that are free of bulge and warp and allow for removal without injuring the concrete. When concrete contains a retarding admixture, fly ash, or other pozzolan replacement for cement, design the forms for a lateral pressure equal to that exerted by a fluid with a mass of 2.5 ton per cubic yard.

Use wood, metal, or other suitable material for forms. Keep forms clean and coat with a form release agent or form oil before placing concrete.

Place and fasten reinforcing steel according to Subsection 554.08.

601.05 Placing Concrete. Place all reinforcing steel in position and ensure that it is securely held in place by approved supports during placing of concrete. Do not place concrete until the grading, forms, and steel reinforcements have been inspected and approved by the CO. Provide 24 hours written notice prior to placement of any concrete.

Place reinforcing steel according to Section 554.

Discharge all concrete prepared using methods A and B into the forms within the time limits shown in table 601-1. These time limits are based on jobsite ambient air temperature, cement type, and admixture used. Begin counting time from when the cement is introduced into the aggregate. Discharge concrete prepared using method C into the forms within 1-1/2 hours after introducing water to the mixture. Do not retemper concrete. When required cement must be added to the mixer at the jobsite. Do not mix or place concrete when the temperature is, or is expected to be, less than 40 °F unless adequate provisions are made to protect the concrete.

Place concrete to avoid segregation. Use high-frequency internal vibrators for consolidating concrete in the forms. Operate vibrators to produce concrete free of voids, but do not hold them in one place long enough to result in segregation or formation of laitance on the surface.

Method C concrete may be rodded instead of internally vibrated as necessary to remove voids.

Do not use aluminum pipe, conduit, or troughs for transporting concrete. When concrete is pumped, take samples from the discharge stream at the point of placement. Do not apply water to plastic concrete surfaces during finishing operations.

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Table 601-1 Concrete discharge time limits.

Cement Type With and Without Admixtures Time limit (hour) < 85 oF1 >85 oF1

Type I, IA, II, or IIA 2.0 1.5 Type I, IA, II, or IIA with water reducing or retarding admixture

3.0 2.0

Type III 1.5 1.0 Type III with water reducing or retarding admixture 2.0 1.5 1 Ambient air temperature.

601.06 Curing Concrete. Cure concrete a minimum of 7 days. If high early strength cement is used, cure concrete a minimum of 3 days. Cure according to Subsection

552.15. Finish according to Subsection 552.16 class 2 rubbed finish.

601.07 Acceptance. See Table 601-2 for sampling and testing requirements. Material for minor concrete structures including reinforcing steel, and structural steel for minor structures will be evaluated under Subsections 106.03. The concrete mixture's slump, air content, unit mass, and temperature will be evaluated under Subsections 106.02 and

106.04. See Tables 552-1 and 552-2 for specification limits.

Excavation and backfill will be evaluated under Section 209.

Construction of minor concrete structures will be evaluated under Subsections 106.02 and 106.04.

601.08 Finish. Apply medium-broom finish to all concrete pavements, including accessible stall, curb and gutter, sidewalk, and entrance pad.

Measurement

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

Payment

601.10 The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the Section 601 pay items listed in the bid schedule. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section. See Subsection 109.05.

The concrete lump sum item will be prorated based on the progress of the work under this Section.

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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

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625 - Turf Establishment

625.03 General.

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Seeded areas damaged by construction activities shall be reseeded within 10 days of the damage. Do not seed during windy weather or when the ground is excessively wet, frozen, or snow covered.

Assure that all seed and mulch used in the work conforms to the weed free requirements of Section 713.

625.04 Preparing Seedbed.

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Ensure that the surface soil is in a roughened condition favorable for germination and growth.

625.05 Watering

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625.06 Fertilizing.

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Apply fertilizer having a chemical analysis as listed below by the following methods.

(a) Dry Method. Apply the fertilizer with approved mechanical equipment.

Hand operated methods are satisfactory on areas inaccessible to mechanical equipment.

(b) Hydraulic method. Use hydraulic-type equipment capable of providing a uniform application using water as the carrying agent. Add fertilizer to the slurry and mix before adding seed. Add the tracer material when designated by the CO.

625.07 Seeding.

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Apply seed mix by the following methods:

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(a) Dry method. Delete the third sentence.

625.09 Protecting and Caring for Seeded Areas

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Protect and care for seeded areas until final acceptance.

625.11 Measurement.

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Measure the Section 625 items listed in the bid schedule according to Subsection 109.02.

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709 - Reinforcing Steel and Wire Rope

709.01 Reinforcing Steel.

(b) Reinforcing bars.

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Furnish deformed, grade 60 bars conforming to AASHTO M 31.

(d) Tie bars.

Furnish deformed, grade 60 bars conforming to AASHTO M 31.

(e) Hook bolts.

Furnish plain, grade 60 bars conforming to AASHTO M 31 with M14 rolled threads or M16 cut threads. Furnish a threaded sleeve nut capable of sustaining a minimum axial load of 15,000 pounds.

709.02 Wire Rope Or Wire Cable.

Furnish wire rope or wire cable, and associated fittings, conforming to AASHTO M 30.

Furnish 0.75 inch diameter Type II wire rope, with Class C zinc coating, unless otherwise shown on the plans.

709.03 Prestressing Steel.

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Fabricate from one of the following:

Seven-wire uncoated strand conforming to AASHTO M 203, Grade 270, Supplement I, low relaxation strand, minimum ultimate tensile strength 270 ksi, unless shown otherwise on the plans.

Epoxy coated seven-wire strand, ASTM A 882, Grade 270, low relaxation strand, minimum ultimate tensile strength 270 ksi, unless shown otherwise on the plans.

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High tensile strength wire, AASHTO M 204, Type BA or WA, Supplement I (low relaxation), unless shown otherwise on the plans.

High strength steel bars, AASHTO M 275M, Type II, minimum ultimate tensile strength 150 ksi, unless shown otherwise on the plans.

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718 - Traffic Signing and Marking Material

718.02 Reserved.

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718.02 Protective Overlay Film and Edge Film.

Protective overlay film will be a high performance flouropolymer film such as 3M Scotchlite Premium Protective Overlay Film Series 1160 or approved equal.

Edge film will be a pressure-sensitive, premium-quality, clear, ultraviolet-resistant, 3 inches wide vinyl film.

718.05 Aluminum Panels

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Clean, degrease and properly prepare the panels according to methods recommended by the sheeting manufacturer. Conversion coatings will conform to ASTM B-921 or ASTM B-449.

718.08 (b)(2)(c)Signpost - Square tubular steel posts

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(c) Galvanizing after punching ASTM A 653M, (inside and outside of post) coating Z275 designation

718.14 (g)Waterborne Traffic Paint - Daylight reflectance

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(g) Daylight reflectance. (Without glass beads)

(1) White, ASTM E 1347 84% relative to magnesium oxide standard

(2) Yellow, ASTM E 1347 55% relative to magnesium oxide standard

718.15 (g)Epoxy Marking - Drying Time

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(g) Drying time. 15 mil film thickness with beads.

(1) Laboratory at 72o F, ASTM D 711 30 minutes maximum to no-pick-up condition

(2) Field at 77 oF, viewed from 50 feet 10 minutes maximum to no-pick-up condition

718.15 (a)Epoxy Markings Pigments

(2) Yellow.

(a) Chrome yellow (PbCrO4), 23% min.

ASTM D 126, type III.

(b) Epoxy resin 70 to 77%