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1. All specifications refer to FP-03 Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects.

2. Payment for mobilization is indirect to and included under pay item 1a.

3. The Jackson Mountain road will remain open to public traffic during this contract.

4. A traffic control plan for the project is required. The proposed plan shall be prepared by an American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) certified company and shall be submitted at the pre-work conference. The traffic control plan and all signs used shall be in compliance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). The COR shall approve the traffic control plans in writing before any work begins. Payment for traffic control is indirect to and included under pay item 1a.

5. One current AASHTO T-27 & one current AASHTO T-90 sieve analysis shall be provided for the crushed aggregate at the start of the project. The test may be conducted by the commercial pit operator. Written results shall be supplied to the COR. The payment for materials testing and certification of aggregate is indirect to and included under pay item 1a.

6. The contractor shall provide a spreadsheet for average road width at a minimum

8-inch loose aggregate depth. The COR shall approve the aggregate spreadsheet in writing before haul begins.

7. The crushed aggregate shall be placed on a Contractor reconditioned roadbed, including turnouts and curve widening. Work shall conform to Section 303(01).

The payment for reconditioning is indirect to and included under pay item 1a.

8. The crushed aggregate shall be CDOT Class 6 with a plasticity index between 4-9 and compacted using Layer Placement (Hauling & Spreading Equipment) Method FSSS 204.11(d).

9. Watering for dust abatement may be necessary at select locations as determined by the COR.

Specification List For

Jackson Mountain Aggregate Haul

All specifications refer to Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP-03).

Division 100 - General Requirements

Section 156 – Public Traffic

Section 204 – Excavation and Embankment

Section 301 – Untreated Aggregate Courses

Section 303 – Road Reconditioning

Section 635 – Temporary Traffic Control

Section 703 – Aggregate

Jackson Mountain Gravel Haul

Table of Contents

Forest Service Supplemental Specifications

Table of Contents Preface 101 - Terms, Format, and Definitions

101.01 Meaning of Terms

101.03 Abbreviations

101.04 Definitions

102 - Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract 102 Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract

103 - Scope of Work Deletions

104 - Control of Work Deletions

104.06 Use of Roads by Contractor

105 - Control of Material

105.02 Material Sources

105.02(a) Government Provided Sources

105.05 Use of Material Found in the Work

106 - Acceptance of Work

106.01 Conformity with Contract Requirements

106.07 Delete

107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public

107.05 Responsibility for Damage Claims

107.06 Contractor’s Responsibility for Work

107.09 Legal Relationship of the Parties

107.10 Environmental Protection

108 - Prosecution and Progress 108 Delete

109 - Measurement and Payment 109 Deletions

109.02 Measurement Terms and Definitions

155 - Schedules for Construction Contracts 155 Delete

204 - Excavation and Embankment 301 - Untreated Aggregate Courses

301.03 General

301.06 Surface Tolerance

303 - Road Reconditioning 635 - Temporary Traffic Control

703 - Aggregate

703.05 Subbase, Base, & Surface Course Aggregate

703.10(e) Flakiness Index 703.10(i) Adherent Coating

Preface

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

101 - Terms, Format, and Definitions

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101.01 Meaning of Terms.

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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

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101.04 Definitions.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

Department of Agriculture.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Figure 101-1—Illustration of road structure terms.

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Right - of - Way Line

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Clearing Limit

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102 - Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract

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102 Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract

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103 - Scope of Work

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Deletions

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104 - Control of Work

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Deletions

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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.

105 - Control of Material

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105.02 Material Sources.

105.02(a) Government Provided Sources.

Comply with the requirements of 30 CFR 56, subparts B and H. Use all suitable material for aggregate regardless of size unless otherwise designated. When required, re-establish vegetation in disturbed areas according to section 625.

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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.

106 - Acceptance of Work

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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 of work. However, work may be rejected at any time it is found by any of the methods not to comply with the contract.

Remove and replace work that does not conform to the contract, or to prevailing industry standards where no specific contract requirements are noted, at no cost to the Government.

(a) Disputing Government test results. If the accuracy of Government test results is disputed, promptly inform the CO. If the dispute is unresolved after reasonable steps are taken to resolve the dispute, further evaluation may be obtained by written request. Include a narrative describing the dispute and a proposed resolution protocol that addresses the following:

(1) Sampling method;

(2) Number of samples;

(3) Sample transport;

(4) Test procedures;

(5) Testing laboratories;

(6) Reporting;

(7) Estimated time and costs; and

(8) Validation process.

If the evaluation requires additional sampling or testing be performed, mutually agree with the Government on witnessing procedures and on sampling and testing by a third party laboratory. Use a third party laboratory accredited by the AASHTO accreditation program. Provide proof of the laboratory’s accreditation for the test procedures to be used. Do not use the same laboratory that produced the disputed Government test results or that produced the test results used as a basis for the dispute.

The CO will review the proposed resolution protocol and may modify it before final approval and execution.

The Government will use the approved resolution protocol test results to determine the validity of the disputed testing. If the Government test results are validated, the Contractor will be responsible for all costs associated with developing and performing the resolution protocol. If the Government test results are not validated, the Government will be responsible for all costs associated with developing and performing the resolution protocol. If the validity of the Government test results cannot be determined, the Contractor and Government will equally share all costs associated with developing and carrying out the resolution protocol.

(b) Alternatives to removing and replacing non-conforming work. As an alternative to removal and replacement, the Contractor may submit a written request to:

(1) Have the work accepted at a reduced price; or

(2) Be given permission to perform corrective measures to bring the work into conformity.

The request must contain supporting rationale and documentation. Include references or data justifying the proposal based on an evaluation of test results, effect on service life, value of material or work, quality, aesthetics, and other tangible engineering basis. The CO will determine disposition of the nonconforming work.

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107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public

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107.05 Responsibility for Damage Claims.

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107.06 Contractor’s Responsibility for Work.

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“except as provided in Subsection 106.07”.

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107.09 Legal Relationship of the Parties.

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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 contractor had with news media, Federal, state and local regulatory agencies and officials, or Forest Service officials.

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

When available provide copies of all spill related clean up and closure documentation and correspondence from regulatory agencies.

The Contractor is solely responsible for all spills or leaks that occur during the performance of this contract. Clean up spills or leaks to the satisfaction of the CO and in a manner that complies with Federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

108 - Prosecution and Progress

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108 Delete.

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109 - Measurement and Payment

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109 Deletions

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109.06 Pricing of Adjustments.

109.07 Eliminated Work.

109.08 Progress Payments.

109.09 Final Payment.

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109.02 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”.

109.02 Measurement Terms and Definitions.

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(p) Thousand Board Feet (Mbf). 1,000 board feet based on nominal widths, thickness, and extreme usable length of each piece of lumber or timber actually incorporated in the job. For glued laminated timber, 1,000 board feet based on actual width, thickness, and length of each piece actually incorporated in the job.

155 - Schedules for Construction Contracts

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155 Delete.

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204 - Excavation and Embankment

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204.11 Compaction.

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For compaction according to method (a), (b), or (c), use AASHTO T 27 to determine the amount of material retained on a Number. 4 sieve. For compaction methods (d) or (e) no sieve test is required.

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(d) Layer Placement Method (Hauling and Spreading Equipment). Place material by end dumping to the minimum depth needed for operation of spreading equipment. Level and smooth each embankment layer before placing the next layers. Operate hauling and spreading equipment uniformly over the full width of each layer. Construct a solid embankment with adequate compaction by working smaller rock and fines in with the larger rocks to fill the voids, and by operating hauling and spreading equipment uniformly over the full width of each layer as the embankment is constructed.

(e) Layer Placement (Roller Compaction) Method. Place material by end dumping to the minimum depth needed for operation of spreading equipment. Adjust the moisture content of the material to obtain a mass that will not visibly deflect under the load of the hauling and spreading equipment. Operate compaction equipment over the full width of each layer until visible deformation of the layer ceases or, in when a sheepsfoot roller is used, the roller “walks out” of the layer. Make at least three complete passes.

301 - Untreated Aggregate Courses

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301.03 General.

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Written approval of the roadbed is required before placing aggregate.

For pit run or grid-rolled material, furnish material smaller than the maximum size. No gradation other than maximum size will be required for pit-run or grid-rolled material.

For grid rolling, use all suitable material that can be reduced to maximum size. After processing on the road, remove all oversize material from the road and dispose of it as directed by the CO.

Provide additives or binder, if required, at the proportions specified.

Develop and use Government furnished sources according to Section 105.

If the aggregate is produced and stockpiled before placement, handle and stockpiled according to Section 320. Establish stockpile sites at locations approved. Clear and grub stockpile sites according to Section 201.

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301.06 Surface Tolerance.

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Thickness and Width requirements:

The maximum variation from the compacted specified thickness is ½ inch. The compacted thickness is not consistently above or below the specified thickness and the average thickness of 4 random measurements for any ½ mile of road segment is within + ¼ inch of the specified thickness.

The maximum variation from the specified width will not exceed +12 inches at any point.

The compacted width is not consistently above the specified width and the average of any four random measurements along any ½ mile of road segment is within +4 inches of the specified width.

303 - Road Reconditioning

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303.01 Work.

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This work consists of reconditioning ditches, shoulders, roadbeds, parking areas, and turnouts.

303.03 Ditch Reconditioning.

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Remove all slide material, sediment, vegetation, and other debris from the existing ditches and culvert inlets and outlets. Reshape ditches and culvert inlets and outlets to achieve positive drainage and a uniform ditch width, depth, and grade.

303.04 Shoulder Reconditioning.

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Remove all slide material, vegetation, and other debris from existing shoulders including shoulders of parking areas, turnouts, and other widened areas. Reshape shoulders.

303.05 Roadbed Reconditioning.

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Remove all organic, deleterious, or oversize material larger than 6 inches from the top 6 inches of subgrade. Remove surface irregularities, and shape to provide a uniform surface. Compact according to Subsection 204.11.

303.06 Aggregate Surface Reconditioning.

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303.07 Roadway Reconditioning.

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Perform all the applicable work described in Subsections 303.03 through 303.05.

Maintain existing cross slope or crown.

303.08 Pulverizing.

303.09 Acceptance.

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303.10 Measurement.

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303.11 Payment.

635 - Temporary Traffic Control

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635.03 General.

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Supply a traffic control plan. The proposed plan shall be prepared by an American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) certified company and shall be submitted at the pre-work conference. The traffic control plan and all signs used shall be in compliance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). The COR shall approve the traffic control plans in writing before any work begins. Payment for traffic control is incidental to and included under the pay item.

703 - Aggregate

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703.05 Subbase, Base, & Surface Course Aggregate.

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(1) Gradation Table 703-3

(3) Plasticity index, AASHTO T 90: 4-9

Correct Table 703-2 as follows:

Remove all numbers and brackets that apply to statistical procedures and allowable deviations from the table. Remove (1) statistical procedures do not apply, and ( ) the value in parentheses is the allowable deviation (+) from the target values from below the table.

Replace Table 703-3 with the following:

Table 703-3. Gradation TV ranges for surface courses.

Sieve Size Percent Mass Passing Designated Sieve (AASHTO T 27 & T 11)

¾ in. 100

No. 4 30-65

No. 8 25-55

No. 200 8-16

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703.10(e) Flakiness Index.

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Flakiness Index, FLH T 508 30% max.

703.10(i) Adherent Coating.

Adherent coating on the aggregate, FLH T 512 0.5% max.