J4_ShorelineAsphalt_Specs.doc

USDA FOREST SERVICE, R-4

SHORELINE CAMPGROUND ACCESSIBLITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

SECTION 000050 – PROJECT DESCRIPTION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

A. Shoreline Campground is located approximately 27 miles east of Cascade, Idaho at Warm Lake. From Boise take Idaho State Highway 55 north 78 miles to Warm Lake Hwy, then east 27 miles to NFSR #489, then south 0.25 miles to the project site.

B. Contract time on the project is 60 calendar days. The Contractor shall begin onsite work after 9/08/2009.

C. This project consists of asphalt paving of approximately 4,120 feet of internal campground roads and 32 campsite spurs and furniture areas, to provide full accessibility to family camping units. Major items of work include: minor roadway reconstruction, approximately 3240 tons of 3" thick bituminous asphalt paving, installation of 96% recycled plastic wheel stops, parking and roadway painting and striping.

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies and shall perform all work required to complete the project AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS, discussed in the drawing notes, and as described in the specifications. The work to be completed includes but is not limited to: mobilization; submittals; disposal of waste material; clean-up and other incidental items as shown on the drawings and described in the specifications. Sub-grade preparation will be government furnished and completed prior to start of contracted work.

1.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. No separate measurement and/or payment will be made for this section. Payment shall be included with work shown in the schedule of items.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS - Not Applicable

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 UTILITIES

A. Not Applicable

3.2 COORDINATION OF WORK

A. Contractor shall maintain access to and around the site during the entire project and shall be responsible for submitting a proposed work access plan and work schedule to the Contracting Officer for approval 14 days prior to any ground application activities. The schedule shall be planned to minimize the disruption of local traffic on County maintained road that runs through project area.

B. Contractor’s activities shall not interfere with Forest Service, Idaho Transportation Department, and Valley County operations. Contractor shall limit noisy construction operations to between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Contractor shall submit a request in writing to the Contracting Officer for approval if planning to work outside the hours of 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

C. Onsite camping is allowed with the approval of the Contracting Officer. Contractor may use a temporary staging area to be delineated by the Contracting Officer.

3.3 ALL OTHER PRODUCTS AND EXECUTION

A. Work shall be in accordance with the drawings and the following specifications:

Section 000050 Project Description

Section 001025 Measurement and Payment

Section 011900 Mobilization

Section 013300 Submittal Procedures

Section 014500 Quality Control

Section 024100 Waste Material Disposal

Section 311000 Clearing and Grubbing

Section 312010 Select Borrow

Section 312100 Project Site Preparation and Grading

Section 321200 Hot-Mix Asphalt Paving

Section 321204 Crushed Aggregate Base or Surface Course

Section 322640 Pavement Markings The project specifications listed here are included in full text under a separate attachment with this solicitation.

END OF SECTION

APRIL 2008

USDA FOREST SERVICE, R-4

SHORELINE CAMPGROUND ACCESSIBLITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

SECTION 001025 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 4 - GENERAL

4.1 SUMMARY

A. Measurement and payment for contract work will be made only for and under those pay items included in the Schedule of Items. All other work, labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals necessary to successfully complete the project will be considered as included in the payment for items shown. This section defines the method of measurements and basis of payment for work items listed in the Schedule of Items.

B. When more than one class, size, type, thickness, etc. is specified in the Schedule of Items for any pay item, suffixes will be added to the item number to differentiate between the pay items.

4.2 DETERMINATION OF QUANTITIES

A. The following measurements and calculations shall be used to determine contract quantities for payment.

1. For individual construction items, longitudinal and lateral measurements for area computations shall be made horizontally or corrected to horizontal measurement unless otherwise specified. Measurements for geotextiles, netting and erosion control blankets shall be along slope lines.

2. For excavation or embankment volumes, the average end area method shall be used to compute volumes. However, if in the judgment of the Contracting Officer (CO), the average end area method is impractical, measurement shall be made by volume in hauling vehicles or by other three-dimensional methods.

3. For Structures, they shall be measured according to neat lines shown on the drawings or as altered by the CO, in writing, to fit field conditions.

4. For items that are measured by the linear foot, such as pipe culverts, fencing, guardrail, piping, utilities, and underdrains, measurements shall be made parallel to the base or foundation upon which the structures are placed.

5. For aggregates weighed for payment, the tonnage shall not be adjusted for moisture content, unless otherwise provided for.

6. For standard manufactured items (such as fence, wire, plates, rolled shapes, pipe conduits) identified by gauge, weight, section dimensions, and so forth, such identifications shall be considered the nominal weights or dimensions. Unless controlled by tolerances in cited specifications, manufacturer's tolerances shall be accepted.

B. Earthwork Tolerances - Adjustments of horizontal or vertical alignment, within the tolerances specified in this contract, or shifts of balance points up to 100 feet shall be made by the contractor as necessary to produce the designed sections and to balance earthwork. Such adjustments shall not be considered as "Changes."

4.3 UNITS OF MEASUREMENT

A. Payment shall be by units defined and determined according to U.S. Standard measure and by the following:

1. Acre: Make longitudinal and transverse measurements for area computations horizontally.

2. 94lb Bag: Measurement will be for the actual number of 94lb bags of standard cement or grout.

3. Cubic Yard (CY): A measurement computed by one of the following methods:

a. Excavation, Embankment, or Borrow. The measurement computed by the average end area method from measurements made longitudinally along a centerline or reference line.

b. Material in Place or Stockpile. The measurement computed using the dimensions of the in-place material.

c. Material in the Delivery Vehicle. The measurement computed using measurements of material in the hauling vehicles at the point of delivery. Vehicles shall be loaded to at least their water level capacity. Leveling of the loads may be required when vehicles arrive at the delivery point.

4. Each (EA): One complete unit, which may consist of one or more parts.

5. Gallons (GAL): The quantity shall be measured by any of the following methods:

a. Measured volume in container.

b. Metered volume by approved metering system.

c. Commercially package volume.

6. Hour (HR): Measurement will be for the actual number of hours (or fraction thereof) ordered by the Contracting Officer and performed by the contractor.

7. Linear Foot (LF): Measurement of work along its length from point-to-point; parallel to the base or foundation. Do not measure overlaps.

8. Lump Sum (LS): One complete unit.

9. Mile: Measured horizontally along the centerline of each roadway, approach, or ramp.

10. Pound (LB): For sacked or packaged material, measurement will be the net weight as packed by the manufacturer.

11. Square Foot (SF): Measured on a plane parallel to the surface being measured.

12. Square Yard (SY): Measured on a plane parallel to the surface being measured.

13. Ton: Measured as a short ton consisting of 2,000 pounds.

4.4 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

A. One of the following methods of measurement for determining final payment is designated on the Schedule of Items for each pay item:

1. ACTUAL QUANTITIES (AQ) - These quantities are determined from actual measurements of completed work.

2. DESIGNED QUANTITIES (DQ) - These quantities denote the final number or units to be paid for under the terms of the contract. They are based upon the original design data available prior to advertising the project. Original design data include the preliminary survey information, design assumptions, calculations, drawings, and the presentation in the contract. Changes in the number of units shown in the Schedule of Items may be authorized under any of the following conditions:

a. As a result of changes in the work authorized by the CO.

b. As a result of the CO determining that errors exist in the original design that cause a pay item quantity to change by 15 percent or more.

c. As a result of the Contractor submitting to the CO a written request showing evidence of errors in the original design that cause a pay item quantity to change by 15 percent or more. The evidence must be verifiable and consist of calculations, drawings, or other data that show how the designed quantity is believed to be in error.

3. LUMP SUM QUANTITIES (LSQ) - These quantities denote one complete unit of work as required by or described in the contract, including necessary materials, equipment, and labor to complete the job. They shall not be measured.

4. STAKED QUANTITIES (SQ) - These quantities are determined from staked measurements prior to construction.

5. VEHICLE QUANTITIES (VQ) - These quantities are measured or weighed in hauling vehicles.

PART 5 - PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

PART 6 - EXECUTION (NOT APPLICABLE)

END OF SECTION 001025

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SECTION 011900 - MOBILIZATION

PART 7 - GENERAL

7.1 SUMMARY

A. Mobilization: This item is intended to compensate the Contractor for operations including, but not limited to, those necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to the project site; for payment of premiums for bonds and insurance for the project; and for any other work and operations which must be performed or costs that must be incurred incident to the initiation of meaningful work at the site and for which payment is not otherwise provided for under the contract.

7.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Measurement shall be as shown in the Schedule of Items. The quantity measured shall be paid for at the Lump Sum as shown in the Schedule of Items. All other work and materials shall be considered as included in the payment for items shown.

B. Basis of Payment:

1. Bond premiums will be reimbursed after receipt of the evidence of payment.

2. 50% of the lump sum, not to exceed 5% of the original contract amount, will be paid following completion of 5% of the original contract amount not including mobilization and bond premiums.

3. Payment of the remaining portion of the lump sum, up to 10% of the original contract amount, will be paid following completion of 10% of the original contract amount not including mobilization and bond premiums.

4. Any portion of the lump sum in excess of 10% of the original contract amount will be paid after final acceptance.

PART 8 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 9 - EXECUTION (NOT USED)

END OF SECTION 011900

APRIL 2008

USDA FOREST SERVICE, R-4

SHORELINE CAMPGROUND ACCESSIBLITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

SECTION 013300 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 10 - GENERAL

10.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, and other miscellaneous submittals.

B. See other specification sections within this package for additional requirements on submittals.

10.2 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities.

1. Coordinate transmittal of different types of submittals for related parts of the Work so processing will not be delayed because of need to review submittals concurrently for coordination.

a. The Contracting Officer (CO) reserves the right to withhold action on a submittal requiring coordination with other submittals until related submittals are received.

B. Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for re-submittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence on CO's receipt of submittal.

1. Initial Review: Allow 7 days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if processing must be delayed to permit coordination with subsequent submittals. CO will advise Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

2. If intermediate submittal is necessary, process it in same manner as initial submittal.

3. Allow 14 days for processing each re-submittal.

4. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing.

C. Identification: Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal for identification.

1. Indicate name of firm or entity that prepared each submittal on label or title block.

2. Provide a space on label or beside title block to record Contractor's review and approval markings and action taken by CO.

3. Include the following information on label for processing and recording action taken:

a. Project name.

b. Date.

c. Name and address of Contractor.

d. Name of manufacturer.

e. Unique identifier, including revision number.

f. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

g. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

h. If more than one item is shown on submittal sheet, identify item.

D. Deviations: Highlight, encircle, or otherwise identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

E. Additional Copies: Unless additional copies are required for final submittal, and unless CO observes noncompliance with provisions of the Contract Documents, initial submittal may serve as final submittal.

F. Use for Construction: Use only final submittals with mark indicating action taken by CO in connection with construction.

10.3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. No separate measurement and/or payment will be made for this section. Payment shall be included with work shown in the schedule of items.

PART 11 - PRODUCTS

11.1 ACTION SUBMITTALS – (Submittals requiring CO approval)

A. General: Prepare and submit Action Submittals required by individual Specification Sections.

1. Number of Copies: Submit three copies of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated. CO will return two copies. Mark up and retain one returned copy as a Project Record Document.

B. Product Data: Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment.

1. If information must be specially prepared for submittal because standard printed data are not suitable for use, submit as Shop Drawings, not as Product Data.

2. Mark each copy of each submittal to show which products and options are applicable.

3. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Manufacturer's written recommendations.

b. Manufacturer's product specifications.

c. Manufacturer's installation instructions.

d. Manufacturer's catalog cuts.

e. Compliance with recognized trade association standards.

f. Compliance with recognized testing agency standards.

C. Shop Drawings: Prepare Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale. Do not base Shop Drawings on reproductions of the Contract Documents or standard printed data.

1. Preparation: Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Dimensions.

b. Identification of products.

c. Fabrication and installation drawings.

d. Roughing-in and setting diagrams.

e. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

D. Samples: Prepare physical units of materials or products, including the following:

1. Samples for Initial Selection: Submit manufacturer's color charts consisting of units or sections of units showing the full range of colors, textures, and patterns available.

11.2 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS – (Submittals NOT requiring CO approval)

A. General: Prepare and submit Informational Submittals required by other Specification Sections.

1. Number of Copies: Submit three copies of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated. CO will not return copies.

2. Certificates and Certifications: Certificates and certifications shall be signed by an officer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of that entity.

3. Test and Inspection Reports: Comply with requirements in Division 1 Section "Quality Requirements."

B. Contractor's Construction Schedule: The contractor shall submit a Construction Schedule, for approval by CO, in accordance with the contract provisions within 5 day of commencement of work.

C. Material Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting test results of material for compliance with requirements.

D. Field Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting results of field tests performed either during installation of product or after product is installed in its final location, for compliance with requirements.

E. Maintenance Data: Prepare written and graphic instructions and procedures for operation and normal maintenance of products and equipment. Comply with requirements in Division 1 Section "Closeout Procedures."

F. Manufacturer's Instructions: Prepare written or published information that documents manufacturer's recommendations, guidelines, and procedures for installing or operating a product or equipment. Include name of product and name, address, and telephone number of manufacturer.

PART 12 - EXECUTION

12.1 GENERAL

A. Review each submittal and check for compliance with the Contract Documents. Note corrections and field dimensions. Mark with approval stamp before submitting to CO.

B. Approval Stamp: Stamp each submittal with a uniform, approval stamp. Include Project name and location, submittal number, Specification Section title and number, name of reviewer, date of Contractor's approval, and statement certifying that submittal has been reviewed, checked, and approved for compliance with the Contract Documents.

C. CO will not review submittals that do not bear Contractor's approval stamp and will return them without action.

D. Submittals not required by the Contract Documents will not be reviewed and may be discarded.

E. Substitutions – Whenever materials, products, and equipment are listed by name or brand in the specifications and/or on the drawings, it is used as a measure of quality, utility, or standard. If the Contractor prefers to use any other brand or manufacturer of same quality, appearance and utility to that specified, he shall request substitution as provided below, not less than 30 days before the planned installation of the item. The Contracting Officer will approve or disapprove the request for substitution.

Requests for substitutions will only be considered if contractor submits the following:

1. Complete technical data including drawings, complete performance specifications, test data, samples and performance tests of the article proposed for substitution. Submit additional information if required by Contracting Officer. All items in the above information shall be circled, tagged, or marked in some way to indicate all deviations or differences which the proposed item differs from the originally specified item.

2. Similar data as above for item originally specified. All items shall be marked to identify where/how the proposed substitution will differ.

3. A statement by the Contractor that the proposed substitution is in full compliance with the contract documents, applicable codes, and laws.

4. The Contractor shall be responsible for any effect upon related work in the project for any substitution and shall pay any additional costs generated by any substitutions.

12.2 SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE – Submittals shall be made as required by and called for in the drawings and specifications.

END OF SECTION 013300

APRIL 2008

USDA FOREST SERVICE, R-4

SHORELINE CAMPGROUND ACCESSIBLITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

SECTION 014500 – QUALITY CONTROL

PART 13 - GENERAL

13.1 This work shall consist of providing quality control in conformance with the inspection, testing, and product certification requirements of this contract to ensure compliance with the drawings and specifications. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tests, and reports necessary to meet the requirements of the contract.

13.2 QUALITY CONTROL

A. The Contractor shall provide and maintain a quality control system that will ensure all services, supplies, and construction work required under this contract conforms to the contract requirements. The Contractor shall perform, or cause to be performed, the sampling, inspection, and testing required to substantiate that all services, supplies, and construction conform to the contract requirements.

B. Special Tests and Inspections: Contractor will engage a testing agency to conduct required special tests and inspections. The Contractor shall authorize the testing agency to perform the required testing and inspections on the work completed. The authority shall include:

1. Testing agency will interpret tests and inspections and state in each report whether tested and inspected work complies with or deviates from the Contract Documents.

2. Testing agency will re-test and re-inspect corrected work.

C. Retesting/Reinspecting: Contractor shall provide quality-control services for retesting and reinspection for replaced construction work or for work that failed to comply with the requirements under the contract.

13.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Contractor Quality Control Plan

B. Permits, Licenses, and Certificates

C. Test and Inspection Reports

D. As-Built Drawings

13.4 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. No separate payment will be made for the work included under this section; rather payment shall be considered to be included in the items of work listed in the Schedule of Items.

PART 14 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 15 - EXECUTION

15.1 QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM

A. General: Perform required testing, inspections, sampling, and similar services per direction specified in the contract drawings and specifications and in accordance with established industry standards.

15.2 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

A. At the time of the preconstruction conference, the Contractor shall submit for approval a written Contractor Quality Control Plan.

1. If the plan requires any revisions or corrections, the Contractor shall resubmit the plan within 10 days.

2. The Government reserves the right to require changes in the plan during the contract period as necessary.

3. No change in the approved plan may be made without written concurrence by the Contracting Officer.

4. At a minimum, the plan shall include the following:

a. A list of personnel responsible for quality control and assigned duties. Include each person's qualifications.

b. A copy of a letter of direction to the Contractor's Quality Control Supervisor outlining assigned duties.

c. Names, qualifications, and descriptions of laboratories to perform sampling and testing, and samples of proposed report forms.

d. Methods of performing, documenting, and enforcing quality control of all work.

e. Methods of monitoring and controlling environmental pollution and contamination as required by all applicable regulations and laws.

15.3 TEST AND INSPECTION REPORTS

A. Submit three copies of complete test results no later than three calendar days after the test was performed.

B. Submit failing test results and proposed remedial actions within four hours of noted deficiency.

C. Testing and Inspection Reports shall include the following:

1. Date of issue.

2. Project title and number.

3. Name, address, and telephone number of testing agency.

4. Dates and locations of samples, tests, or inspections.

5. Names of individuals performing tests and inspections.

6. Reference Specification Section(s).

7. Complete test or inspection data.

8. Test and inspection results and an interpretation of test results.

9. Ambient conditions at time sample was taken, tested, or inspected.

10. Comments or professional opinion on whether tested or inspected work complies with the Contract Document requirements.

11. Name and signature of laboratory inspector.

12. Recommendations on retesting and reinspecting.

15.4 PERMITS, LICENSES, AND CERTIFICATES

A. For Contracting Officer’s records, submit copies of permits, licenses, certifications, inspection reports, releases, jurisdictional settlements, notices, receipts for fee payments, judgments, correspondence, records, and similar documents, established for compliance with standards and regulations relevant to the on performance of the work.

15.5 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The Contractor shall maintain a set of the contract drawings depicting as-built conditions. These drawings shall be maintained in a current condition and shall be available for review. All variations from the original contract drawings shall be indicated in red on the drawings. Upon completion of the contract work, as-built drawings shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer.

15.6 SAMPLING, TESTING, AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

A. Sampling, testing, and Certification requirements and frequency for specific items shall be as specified in the drawings and specification.

END OF SECTION 014500

APRIL 2008

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SECTION 024100 - WASTE MATERIAL DISPOSAL

PART 16 - GENERAL

16.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the loading, handling, hauling, and placing of excess excavation material, unsuitable excavation material, clearing and grubbing debris, and construction debris.

16.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. There will be no separate measurement or payment for work in this Section. Waste material disposal is considered incidental to other items of work shown in the Schedule of Items.

PART 17 - PRODUCTS – NOT APPLICABLE

PART 18 - EXECUTION

18.1 Waste material to be removed:

CHOOSE APPLICABLE PARAGRAPHS:

A. All excavated material not used in the construction of embankments or backfilling of trenches, or other excess material resulting from the excavation and embankment operation shall be hauled to a disposal area.

B. All unsuitable excavated material, oversize boulders, stumps, and other clearing and grubbing debris shall be hauled to a disposal area.

C. All demolition materials, garbage, and other refuse generated shall be hauled to a disposal area.

18.2 Disposal Site:

CHOOSE ONE PARAGRAPH BELOW:

A. All waste material shall be removed from the project site and legally disposed off of Government property in an approved landfill.

1. The contractor is responsible for all costs and permits associated with landfill disposal.

2. The Government is not responsible for waste material upon its departure from the project site.

REVISION HISTORY:

Adapted for R4 during the Water/Wastewater spec-writing session in January, 2004. Primary author: Ronald Lange.

REPLACES: R4 CSI Section 02135 (Landfill and Forest disposal).

12/2004: REVIEWED AND EDITED BY D. WEWER

3/20/2006: D. Wewer - Updated Section to new numbering system.

END OF SECTION 024100

March 2006

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SHORELINE CAMPGROUND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

SECTION 311000 - CLEARING AND GRUBBING

PART 19 - GENERAL

19.1 SUMMARY

A. This work shall consist of clearing, grubbing, trimming, removing, and disposing of or treatment of timber, construction slash, and debris. This work shall also include preservation of vegetation and objects designated to remain from injury or defacement.

19.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 024100 “Waste Material Disposal.”

19.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Areas to be Cleared and Grubbed - The limits of clearing and grubbing will be established by this specification, by other specification items, or on contract Drawings. The clearing and grubbing limits will normally coincide with the designated working limits; however, the Contracting Officer may also designate individual trees and snags outside the clearing limits for selective removal and disposal, or he may designate areas within the working limits where clearing and grubbing is not required or allowed within the provisions of this specification.

1. Grading Limits - Area that is to be excavated or covered with additional materials during construction.

2. Working Limits - Area consisting of the grading limits plus room for equipment to maneuver to perform the necessary clearing and grubbing. These limits, to be held to a minimum, will be designated for each project.

3. Clearing Limits - Area consisting of the working limits plus any additional area to operate a boom or other above-ground clearance requirement.

19.4 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

CHOOSE ONE PARAGRAPH BELOW:

A. There will be no separate measurement or payment for work in this Section. Clearing and Grubbing is considered incidental to other items of work shown in the Schedule of Items.

PART 20 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 21 - EXECUTION

21.1 CLEARING AND GRUBBING

NOTE TO DESIGNER: Designate indicate items to be salvaged on Drawings or in schedules.

A. All trees, brush, shrubs, stumps, roots, and other vegetative material and debris within the designated clearing limits, shall be cleared, grubbed, removed, and disposed of except the following condition:

1. Those items designated to remain by the Contract or Contracting Officer.

2. Undisturbed stumps outside the roadway, trailway, and parking area, provided they do not extend more than 12 inches above the original ground (measured from the uphill side) and are not closer than 2 feet from the edge of road or parking area, are not in the cut or fill slopes, and they do not interfere with the placement or compaction of embankments.

B. All roots over 3 inches in diameter within the roadbed area shall be grubbed to a minimum depth of 6 inches below sub grade. Roots over 3 inches in diameter protruding from the excavated slope shall be cut flush with the excavated slope surface.

C. Clearing slash shall be treated in accordance with sub-section 3.3 “Slash Treatment” below.

D. Trees shall be felled within the clearing limits, usually towards the center, so as to prevent damage to the trees that are to be left standing. In some cases, controlled felling, cutting of trees into sections from the top downward, or other means shall be used when required to prevent damage to property, structures, traffic, and trees/vegetation to remain.

E. Fire-dangerous dead trees or unstable live trees, designated by the Contracting Officer within the project area, shall be cut off not more than 12 inches above the uphill ground line and utilized or removed.

F. Branches on remaining trees or shrubs shall be trimmed to give a clear height of 14 feet above the roadbed unless otherwise shown on the Drawings. Tree limbs shall be trimmed as near flush with the trunk as practicable.

21.2 PIONEER

A. Pioneering operations shall be done in a manner that prevents undercutting of final excavation slopes, maintains materials within the road, trail, or parking limits, and controls runoff.

21.3 SLASH TREATMENT

A. Treatment of construction slash larger than 3-inches in diameter and 3-feet in length shall be accomplished by one or more of the following methods:

1. Scattering: Construction slash shall be scattered outside the clearing limits without damaging trees. All logs shall be limbed and placed away from trees, positioned so they will not roll, and not be placed on top of one another. Stumps shall be removed and disposed of off site. Other construction slash shall be limbed and scattered to reduce slash concentrations.

2. Chipping: Construction slash up to at least 3 inches in diameter and longer than 3 feet shall be processed through a chipping machine. Chips shall be deposited on embankment slopes or outside the roadway to a loose depth not exceeding 6 inches. Minor amounts of chips may be permitted within the roadway if they are thoroughly mixed with soil and do not form a layer.

3. Removal: Construction slash shall be removed or hauled to locations shown on the Drawings and designated on the ground.

B. Construction slash less than 3 inches in diameter and 3 feet in length may be scattered within the clearing limits.

C. No construction slash shall be deposited in lakes, meadows, streams, or streambeds. Construction slash that interferes with drainage structures shall be removed immediately.

21.4 CLEARING OR CLEARING AND GRUBBING REQUIREMENTS FOR VARIOUS ITEMS:

A. Paths and Trails - The path and trail clearing limits shall be 3 feet on each side of the tread centerline and extend to a height of 8 feet above the tread. Shrubs normally growing less than 2 feet tall when mature shall be left undisturbed where they occur outside the cut and fill slope areas. All branches, except short shrubs, which extend into the travelway shall be removed by cutting them flush with the trunk of the tree or shrub.

B. Roadways and Parking Areas - On roadways and parking areas, the area to be grubbed shall be an area between the cut and/or fill stakes. The clearing area will normally be an additional 5 feet on each side of the grubbed area and shall extend to a height of 14 feet above the finished roadway surface.

C. Snow Play Areas - Clearing for the snow play areas will consist of the removal of trees, larger shrubs, and other objects as designated. No heavy construction equipment will be permitted on slopes steeper than 20 percent. Stumps and trees within the designated snow play areas are to be cut not to exceed 4 inches above ground level and stumps are not to be removed. Shrubs indicated for removal are to be cut off at ground level. All disturbed areas resulting from the clearing operation are to be smoothed and compacted.

D. Summer Play Areas - Trees and shrubs are to be removed from summer play area sites. Tree stumps may be left if cut within 4 inches of the finished ground surface.

E. Buildings - Construction work shall disturb a minimum of the existing terrain and plant life adjacent to the building site. Only trees, shrubs, stumps, and major roots which interfere may be removed. When excavation reveals the major roots of a live and significant tree nearby, the Contractor shall not remove the tree unless it interferes with the construction and removal is authorized by Contracting Officer.

1. Comfort Stations, Pumphouse, and Sewage Lift Stations - Maximum clearing limits shall be confined to an area 20 feet outside the outside structure foundation wall on two sides and to an area 10 feet outside the outside structure foundation wall on the other two sides, unless otherwise shown on Drawings.

2. Offices, Homes, and Warehouses - Maximum clearing limits shall be confined to an area 50 feet outside the outside structure foundation wall on one side and to an area 15 feet outside the outside structure foundation wall on the other three sides, unless otherwise shown on the Drawings.

3. Bituminous-Surfaced Pads, Fire Areas, and Other Campground Items (Hydrants, Wastewater Sumps, Tent Sites, Pads at Individual Units, Trailer Dump Station, etc.) - Maximum clearing limits shall be confined to an area 5 feet outside the exterior sides of the completed unit on three sides. On the fourth side, sufficient space will be allowed to properly perform the work with equipment of sufficient size to do the work. Normally, the limits will be as indicated on the Drawings. Construction work shall disturb a minimum of the existing terrain and plant life adjacent to the site work. Branches of trees extending over the cleared area shall be trimmed to give a clear height of 12 feet above the cleared areas.

21.5 TEMPORARY EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL

Delete this Article if erosion and sedimentation control measures are included in Division 1 "Temporary Facilities and Controls."

Add specific procedures or installation requirements for temporary soil protection and stabilization, erosion controls, stormwater runoff controls, and sedimentation controls. If particular products are required, add product standards and descriptions to Part 2. Select second option in first paragraph below to comply with LEED Prerequisite SS 1 if sediment and erosion control plan is included in the Contract Documents; select third option if Contractor is required to provide sediment and erosion control plan to comply with LEED Prerequisite SS 1.

A. Provide temporary erosion and sedimentation control measures to prevent soil erosion and discharge of soil-bearing water runoff or airborne dust to adjacent properties and walkways, according to a sediment and erosion control plan, specific to the site, that complies with EPA 832/R-92-005 or requirements of authorities having jurisdiction, whichever is more stringent.

B. Inspect, repair, and maintain erosion and sedimentation control measures during construction until permanent vegetation has been established.

C. Remove erosion and sedimentation controls and restore and stabilize areas disturbed during removal.

21.6 WASTE DISPOSAL

A. Debris and refuse shall be disposed of in accordance with Section 024100 “Waste Material Disposal”.

REVISION HISTORY:

PRIMARY AUTHOR: KEN A. GODDARD, WRITTEN DURING THE WATER/WASTEWATER SPEC-WRITING SESSION IN JANUARY, 2004. CREATED FROM R-2 MASTERSPECS AND R-4 CSI SPEC. REPLACES R-4 SPEC (SECTION 02130).

12/2004: REVIEWED AND EDITED BY D. WEWER.

3/21/2006: D. Wewer - Updated Section to new numbering system.

? - ? – Several Edits seemed to have been made.

8/30/06: D. Wewer – Put “Grading Limits” back into the definitions.

END OF SECTION 311000

AUGUST 2006

USDA FOREST SERVICE, R-4

SHORELINE CAMPGROUND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

SECTION 312010 - SELECT BORROW

PART 22 - GENERAL

22.1 This item shall consist of excavating, hauling, and satisfactorily placing approved material from an approved source in accordance with these specifications and in conformity with the lines and grades established.

22.2 Select borrow shall be placed as directed within the improvement or area to construct the roadbed or embankments, parking spurs, parking areas, approach roads, paths, and boat ramps, etc., or as sub grade reinforcement.

22.3 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

A. There will be no separate measurement or payment for work in this Section. Clearing and Grubbing is considered incidental to other items of work shown in the Schedule of Items.

22.4 RELATED WORK

A. The work shall be in accordance with the following subsidiary specifications. The subsidiary specifications are referred to in the text by the Section designation only.

1. Section 312100 “Project Site Preparation and Grading.”

PART 23 - PRODUCTS

23.1 GENERAL

A. Select borrow shall be selected from the designated borrow source and approved by the Contracting Officer as meeting the requirements for which the material was intended. Granular materials shall be reasonably well graded.

23.2 GRADATION

A. General select borrow shall contain not more than 20 percent material capable of passing a 200 sieve and shall not contain rock larger than 6 inches in greatest dimension. However, where select borrow is to be used in fills 0 - 5 inches thick, the maximum allowable size of rock particles shall be less than 6 inches in greatest dimension in order to be compatible with the depth of fill. In any case, the select borrow shall contain not more than 40 percent rock particles larger than 4 inches in greatest dimension.

23.3 SOURCE

A. Select borrow shall be obtained from a commercial source or from a borrow area designated by the Contracting Officer.

PART 24 - EXECUTION

24.1 PLACING MATERIAL

A. All placement and compaction shall be in accordance with Section 312100.

24.2 PROCESSING

A. When the select borrow is a granular material used as subgrade reinforcement, the Contractor shall use necessary precautions in loading and spreading the material to assure reasonable uniformity in grading. The material as placed shall be processed to provide a uniform mixture.

24.3 CLEARING, OVERBURDEN, AND CLEANUP

A. Prior to beginning a borrow excavation, all necessary clearing and grubbing on the area shall be performed and refuse properly disposed of.

B. Unsuitable or other spoils or overburden material shall be removed and deposited clear of the work.

C. After a select borrow excavation has been completed, the side slopes shall be flattened and the general area smoothed up, including the haul road. Cleanup will include roughly grading the overburden, unsuitable material and spoils material over the area. Cleanup shall be done as directed and the area left suitable for reseeding.

REVISION HISTORY:

PRIMARY AUTHOR: ,

3/21/2006: D. Wewer - Updated Section to new numbering system.

END OF SECTION 312010

MARCH 2009

USDA FOREST SERVICE, R-4

SHORELINE CAMPGROUND ACCESSIBLITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

SECTION 312100 - PROJECT SITE PREPARATION AND GRADING

PART 25 - GENERAL

25.1 This Section includes the following:

A. Clearing, grubbing, and shaping to recondition existing sub grade as shown on the drawings, details and as staked. Such items covered include, but are not limited to reconstruction of roads, trails, and parking area.

B. This section also includes the disposal of waste materials generated.

25.2 RELATED SECTIONS:

A. The following Sections contain requirements that relate to this Section:

B. Section 024100 “Waste Material Disposal” for the loading, handling, hauling, and placing of excess excavation material, and unsuitable excavation material.

C. Section 311000 “Clearing and Grubbing” for site clearing, grubbing, trimming, disposing of or treatment of timber, slash, and construction debris, and for protection of existing trees and plantings.

D. Section 312010 “Select Borrow” for excavating, hauling, and placing approved material from an approved source to construct roadbeds, embankments, parking areas, approach roads, paths and boat ramps, or as sub grade reinforcement.

25.3 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT:

A. Measurement and payment for this item will be Lump Sum.

25.4 REFERENCES

A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by the basic designation only.

1. Standard Moisture Density Test, AASHTO T-99, Method C or D.

2. Density of Soil In-Place by the Sand-Cone Method, AASHTO T191

3. Density of Soil In-Place by the Drive Cylinder Method, AASHTO T204

4. Density of Soil In-Place by the Rubber-Balloon Method, AASHTO T205

5. Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Standard Effort (12,400 ft-lbf/ft3 (600 kN-m/m3)), ASTM D698

6. Standard Test Method for Density and Unit Weight of Soil in Place by the Sand-Cone Method, ASTM D1556

7. Standard Test Method for Density and Unit Weight of Soil in Place by the Rubber Balloon Method, ASTM D2167

8. Standard Classification of Industrial Fluid Lubricants by Viscosity System, ASTM D2422

PART 26 - PRODUCTS

26.1 Select Borrow for construction of road and parking area shall consist of approved material in accordance with Section 312010 “Select Borrow”.

PART 27 - EXECUTION

27.1 Aggregate Surface Reconditioning: Repair soft and unstable areas to the full depth of the aggregate surface. Scarify to the depth of the aggregate surface or to a depth of 4 inches, whichever is less, and remove surface irregularities. Reshape, finish, and compact the entire aggregate surface. During all phases of construction the contractor shall confine all of his operations within the working limits as defined in Section 311000 “Clearing and Grubbing”.

27.2 Clearing and Grubbing: All necessary clearing and grubbing shall be performed in advance of beginning excavation and grading operations in accordance with Section 312000 “Clearing and Grubbing”. Care shall also be taken to protect and preserve trees and shrubs not marked for removal.

27.3 Excavation Materials: All suitable material removed from excavation shall be used in the formation of embankments, sub grades, shoulders, slopes, and in other places as directed. Rocks uncovered in excavation shall be placed in embankments. Rocks greater than 6" (approximate diameter) shall not be used in construction of embankment. Surplus excavated material shall be hauled and used in other areas of the project unless directed by the Contracting Officer to dispose of said surplus material in the immediate vicinity in which it is encountered.

27.4 Removal of Protruding Boulders and other Surface Irregularities - Boulders and other surface irregularities protruding from natural ground to within 4 inches of sub grade shall be removed.

27.5 Compaction: The areas to be compacted shall be moistened or dried and compacted to meet the following requirements:

A. Each layer of embankment material, except layers of rock, shall be moistened or dried to a uniform moisture content suitable for maximum compaction and then thoroughly compacted.

B. Density tests will be made in accordance with one or more of the following procedures: AASHTO numbers T-191, T-204, T-205, or ASTM numbers D-1556, D-2167, and D-2422. If the dry density is less than 95 percent of the maximum dry density as determined by AASHTO T-99, or ASTM D-698, the Contractor shall perform additional rolling, watering, drying, or any combination, as may be necessary to obtain the required density.

C. Finishing Sub Grade: The surface of the sub grade shall be finish graded to provide a smooth surface of uniform cross-section conforming to the lines, grades, and typical sections shown on the drawings. Maintain the existing cross slope or crown unless otherwise shown on the plans. Establish a blading pattern that will retain the surfacing on the roadbed and provide a through mixing of the materials within the completed surface width.

27.6 Finish Slopes: Cut and fill slopes shall be hand raked and shoveled to obtain a smooth uniform texture to blend into natural terrain.

27.7 Cleanup: The Contractor shall confine his operation to that area within the staked fill or cut line of existing or new roadways, parking areas, paths, etc. No equipment shall be moved over, operated from, or be parked outside this staked fill or cut line, clearing limit, or existing roadway. No materials shall be moved over, stored, or obtained from outside the staked cut or fill lines except by written permission of the Contracting Officer. No rocks, stumps, limbs, debris, soil, or other material shall be left as a windrow or accumulation along the toe of fills, top of cuts, or adjacent areas.

REVISION HISTORY:

PRIMARY AUTHOR: ,

3/21/2006: D. Wewer - Updated Section to new numbering system.

END OF SECTION 312100

MARCH 2006

USDA FOREST SERVICE, R-4

SHORELINE CAMPGROUND ACCESSIBLITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

SECTION 321200 - HOT-MIX ASPHALT PAVING

PART 28 - GENERAL

28.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes hot-mix asphalt concrete pavement, patching and repair.

B. Related Sections include the following:

1. Section 011900 “Mobilization”

2. Section 322640 “Pavement Marking.”

28.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. Include technical data and tested physical and performance properties.

B. Job-Mix Designs: Submit written job-mix formulas for approval at least 14 days before production. Furnish mixes of aggregate, asphalt binder, recycled asphalt pavement, and additives that meet the applicable gradation and material requirements in one of the following:

1. Superpave designed asphalt mixture with performance grade asphalt binder PG 58-28.

2. Hveem or Marshall designed asphalt mixture as approved by the Contracting Officer.

3. State Department of Transportation approved asphalt concrete pavement mixture as approved by the Contracting Officer.

C. Material certificates.

28.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Asphalt-Paving Publication: Comply with AI MS-22, "Construction of Hot Mix Asphalt Pavements," unless more stringent requirements are indicated.

RETAIN paragraph below if Contractor or manufacturer selects testing agency.

B. Testing Agency Qualifications: The contractor shall engage a qualified independent testing and inspecting agency to perform field tests and to prepare test reports.

28.4 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Environmental Limitations: Do not apply asphalt materials if subgrade is wet or excessively damp or if the following conditions are not met:

1. Prime and Tack Coats: Minimum surface temperature of 60 deg F.

EDIT temperature below to suit Project. Thicker asphalt base courses may be placed if surface temperature exceeds freezing.

2. Asphalt Base Course: Minimum surface temperature of 40 deg F and rising at time of placement.

3. Asphalt Surface Course: Minimum surface temperature of 60 deg F at time of placement.

28.5 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

CHOOSE One Method of Measurement below:

A. Hot-Mix Asphalt Paving: Measurement shall be as shown in the Schedule of Items. The quantity measured shall be paid for at the Lump Sum as shown in the Schedule of Items. All other work and materials shall be considered as included in the payment for items shown.

B. PRODUCTS

28.6 AGGREGATES

A. General: Use materials and gradations that have performed satisfactorily in previous installations.

B. Coarse Aggregate: ASTM D 692, sound; angular crushed stone, crushed gravel, or properly cured, crushed blast-furnace slag.

C. Fine Aggregate: ASTM D 1073 or AASHTO M 29, sharp-edged natural sand or sand prepared from stone, gravel, properly cured blast-furnace slag, or combinations thereof.

Reduce percentage of natural sand to 10 percent if slow, heavily loaded traffic is anticipated.

1. For hot-mix asphalt, limit natural sand to a maximum of 20 percent by weight of the total aggregate mass.

28.7 MIXES

A. Hot-Mix Asphalt: Dense, hot-laid, hot-mix asphalt plant mixes designed according to procedures in AI SP-2 “Superpave Mix Design”, AI MS-2, "Mix Design Methods for Asphalt Concrete and Other Hot-Mix Types.", or State Department of Transportation approved mix design.