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Appendix A

JUNGLE POINT CRUSHING

FOREST SERVICE SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

Table of Contents

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

101.01 Meaning of Terms.

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Delete all references in FP-03 to Transportation Acquisition Regulations (TAR). For Timber Sales, delete all references in FP-03 to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).

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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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.

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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.

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, methods of measurement, 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.

102 - Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract

102 Delete

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103 - Scope of Work

103 Delete

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This project consists of crushing and stockpiling 60,000 tons of gravel and 10,000 tons of base rock. The project will include pit development including access roads, a reentry plan, and safety plan for operations and post operations, and preparation of the existing stockpile sites. Haul to the stockpile sites is approximately 0.5 miles.

104 - Control of Work

104 Control of Work.

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105 - Control of Material

105.02(a) Government Provided Sources.

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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.

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

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.

106.07 Delete

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107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility To the Public

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”

107.09 Legal Relationship of the Parties.

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108 - Prosecution and Progress

108 Delete

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109 - Measurement and Payment

109.02 Measurement Terms and Definitions.

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“(b) Cubic yard” to “(c) Cubic yard”.

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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.

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109.06 Pricing of Adjustments.

109.07 Eliminated Work.

109.08 Progress Payments.

109.09 Final Payment.

151 - Mobilization

151.01 Description

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All temporary or portable signs shall be included as a subsidiary item to section 151. Signs and sign placement shall meet the requirements of the “MANUAL ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES” (MUTCD), published by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration. Work on the project shall not be started until all required signs are in place and approved by the C.O.

Removal and replacement of road closure devices such as concrete barriers or earth barriers to gain access to the project shall be included as incidental to Section 151 Mobilization.

Work also includes cleaning of all equipment used at the project site. Clean all construction equipment prior to entry on the project site. Remove all dirt, plant parts and material that may carry noxious weed seeds into the area. Only construction equipment inspected by the Forest Service will be allowed to operate within the project area. Treat subsequent move-ins of equipment the same as the initial move-in. Clean truck beds and dump boxes hauling to the project site prior to entering the work area.

155 - Schedules for Construction Contracts

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320 - Stockpiled Aggregates

Description

320.01 This work consists of crushing or furnishing graded aggregate, weighing, hauling, and placing aggregate in stockpiles at existing sites. Other work necessary is the development of the quarry and its restoration including clearing, grubbing, slash disposal, removing overburden, constructing access roads, and restoration work. Development of stockpile site is included.

Material

320.02 Conform to the following Section:

Aggregate

Provide the gradation and quality requirements specified in the Section identified in the pay item.

Construction Requirements

320.03 Quarry Site.

Clearing and excavation limits shall be marked by the contractor and approved by the C.O. prior to starting any work. Clear and grub to the limits required. Remove all slash and dispose of by scattering or windrow in areas on the fill slope of the pit floor. Remove overburden that cannot be utilized and place in an area approved by the C.O. Construct access roads as needed and approved by the C.O. After crushing is complete slope and grade the top and sides to prevent overhangs and hazards. Smooth and slope to drain the pit floor. Decompact, outslope, and waterbar all access roads to the top of the pit.

320.04 Aggregate Haul.

Maintain haul roads commensurate with use. Conserve all surface material. Final blading is required at the end of hauling.

320.05 Stockpile.

Prepare existing sites as necessary to accommodate the quantity of aggregate to be stockpiled.

For expansion areas, clear and grub as required. Remove all slash and dispose of by scattering or windrow in areas approved by the C.O. Grade and shape the site to a uniform cross-section that drains. Compact the floor of the site by walking equipment over the site until there is no displacement. Place, compact, and maintain a minimum 6 inches of crushed aggregate over the stockpile site and access roads. Prevent contamination of the stockpiles Request site approval before stockpiling aggregates. Make the stockpiles neat and regular in shape. Make the side slopes no flatter than 1:1.5.

Build the stockpiles in layers not exceeding 3 feet thick. Complete each layer before depositing aggregates in the next layer. Do not allow aggregates from the one layer to run down over lower layers of the stockpile. Do not drop aggregates from a bucket or spout in one location to form a cone-shaped pile.

Construct stockpile layers by spreading aggregates with trucks or other approved pneumatic-tired equipment. Do not push aggregates into piles.

When operating trucks on stockpiles, avoid tracking dirt or other deleterious material onto the stockpiled material.

Space stockpiles far enough apart or separate stockpiles by suitable walls or partitions to prevent the mixing of the different aggregate gradations.

320.06 Acceptance. Aggregate for stockpiling will be evaluated by it meeting the gradation requirements. The point of sampling will be the belt or stockpile. Aggregate samples shall be tested on site by the contractor with the results recorded and provided to the government. Test samples as needed at the start of crushing to assure compliance with gradation. Additional test shall be taken daily with each “split” saved for government testing.

Preparation of stockpile sites and construction of stockpiles will be evaluated by visual inspection for compliance.

Measurement

320.07 Measure the 320 items as listed in the bid schedule. The Unit is tons and will be measured with a maximum moisture of 5%. Acceptable weighing methods are by belt scale or platform scale. The scale shall be certified prior to starting the project and will be checked at 10,000 ton intervals.

Payment

320.08 The accepted quantities as measured will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the Section 320 pay items listed in the bid schedule.

651 - Development of Pits & Quarries

Description

651.01 This work consists of providing a plan to the C.O. for Pit and Quarry Development and its execution. Work shall include clearing, grubbing, removing overburden, constructing access roads, conducting restoration activities, and performing other incidental work required for pit or quarry development.

Construction Requirements

651.02 General. Submit a development plan for approval by the Contracting Officer. This plan will be the basis of the work needed. Perform all work in accordance with the agreed upon plan, landscape preservation requirements, and the approved pit and quarry development plan of operations. Perform the work in accordance with MSHA 30 CFR, part 56.

651.03 Acceptance. Developing pits and quarries will be evaluated by visual acceptance for compliance.

Measurement

651.04 Measure the Section 651 item listed in the bid schedule.

Payment

651.05 This item will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section.

703 - Aggregate

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703.05 Subbase, Base, Surface Course, and Screened Aggregate.

Materials for this project come from a government furnished pit and only need to meet gradation specifications.

Do not use material that breaks up when alternately frozen and thawed or wetted and dried.

Obtain the aggregate gradation by crushing, screening, and blending processes as necessary. Fine aggregate, material passing the No. 4 sieve, shall consist of natural or crushed sand and fine mineral particles.

(c) Screened aggregate – Furnish hard, durable particles or fragments of stone, slag, or gravel conforming the following:

(1) Gradation

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(2) Free from organic matter and lumps or balls of clay.

Do not use material that breaks up when alternately frozen and thawed or wetted and dried.

Obtain the aggregate gradation by crushing, screening, and blending processes as necessary.

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Table 703-16

Gradation Requirements for Screened Aggregate

Percent by Mass Passing Designated Sieve (AASHTO T 27 and T 11)

Q

6 inch

4 inch

2 inch

703.05 Subbase, Base, and Surface Course Aggregate

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Crushed Aggregate Grading Requirement for Surface Courses

Percent Passing (AASHTO T-11 and T-27)

D

1 – inch

¾ - inch

½ - inch

No. 4

No. 8

No. 30

No. 200 100(a)

70 – 98

58 – 88

36 – 60

25 – 47

12 – 31

8 – 20(b)

(a) An average percent passing of greater than 98 percent is acceptable.

(b) If minus No. 40 material in finished product has a PI greater than 0, the percent pass No. 200 range is 6 to 15 percent.

The gradation will closely parallel the specification gradation curves. Percent passing ½ inch, No. 4 and No. 30 sieves will be in either the upper, middle or lower portion of the specification band. Size ratios, as defined below, will be determined for each sieve analysis test. The maximum difference between the ½ inch and No. 4 size ratio, the No. 4 and No. 30 size ratio, and the ½ inch and No. 30 size ratio, will not exceed 0.50.

½ inch size ratio = (Test % Pass ½”) – (Min % Pass ½”) (Max % Pass ½”) – (Min % Pass ½”)

No. 4 size ratio = (Test % Pass No. 4) – (Min % Pass No. 4) (Max % Pass No. 4) – (Min % Pass No. 4)

No. 30 size ratio = (Test % Pass No. 30) – (Min % Pass No. 30) (Max % Pass No. 30) – (Min % Pass No. 30)