Appendix_D-2_L.Bvr_road_sps_ftp_12.21.09_a.pdf

Table of Contents

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

106.07 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

109.02 Measurement Terms and Definitions

151 - Mobilization

151.01 Description

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151.02 Measurement

155 - Schedules for Construction Contracts

155 Delete

201 - Clearing and Grubbing

201.01 Description

201.06 Disposal

203 - Removal of Structures and Obstructions

203.03 Salvaging Material

203.05 Disposing of Material

203.01 Description

203.04 Removing Material

203.05 Disposing of Material

204 - Excavation and Embankment

204.06 Roadway Excavation

204.11 Compaction

204.14 Disposal of Unsuitable or Excess Material

204.15 Acceptance

204.09 Preparing Foundation for Embankment Construction

204.10 Embankment Construction

204.13 Sloping, Shaping, and Finishing

Table 204-2 Construction tolerances

204.14 Disposal of Unsuitable or Excess Material

209 - Structure Excavation and Backfill

209.10 Backfill

209.11 Compacting

209.12 Acceptance

303 - Road Reconditioning

303.03 Ditch Reconditioning

303.04 Shoulder Reconditioning

303.05 Roadbed Reconditioning

303.07 Roadway Reconditioning

303.09 Acceptance

303.10 Measurement

303.06 Aggregate Surface Reconditioning

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303.06 Asphalt and Aggregate Surface Reconditioning

303.07 Roadway Reconditioning

602 - Culverts and Drains

602.03 General

625 - Turf Establishment

625.03 General

625.04 Preparing Seedbed

625.05 Watering

625.06 Fertilizing

625.07 Seeding

625.08 Mulching

625.09 Protecting and Caring for Seeded Areas

625.11 Measurement

625.03 General

625.04 Preparing Seedbed

625.05 Watering

625.06 Fertilizing

625.07 Seeding

625.08 Mulching

625.09 Protecting and Caring for Seeded Areas

625.11 Measurement

625.07 Seeding

(c) Seeding Seasons

(d) Application Methods for Seed, Fertilizer & Limestone

625.08 Mulching

(c) Application of Mulch

718 - Traffic Signing and Marking Material

718.05 Aluminum Panels

Appendix D-2

Preface

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Delete all but the first paragraph and add the following:

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

Add the following to (b) SI symbols:

mp Milepost ppm Part Per Million

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101.04 Definitions.

Delete the following definitions and substitute the following:

Bid Schedule--The Schedule of Items.

Bridge--No definition.

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

“purchaser”.

Culvert--No definition.

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

Add the following:

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.

Add Figure 101-1—Illustration of road structure terms:

Figure 101-1—Illustration of road structure terms.

102 - Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract

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102 Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract

Delete Section 102 in its entirety.

103 - Scope of Work

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Deletions

Delete all but subsection 103.01 Intent of Contract.

104 - Control of Work

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Deletions

Delete Sections 104.01, 104.02, and 104.04.

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Add the following subsection:

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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106.07 Delete

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107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public

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107.05 Responsibility for Damage Claims.

Delete the entire subsection.

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107.06 Contractor’s Responsibility for Work.

Delete the following from the first paragraph.

“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.

Add the following:

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

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

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

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

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

• Containment procedures.

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

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

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

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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.

Delete Section 108 in its entirety.

109 - Measurement and Payment

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109 Deletions

Delete the following entire subsections:

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.

Change the following:

“(b) Cubic yard” to “(c) Cubic yard”.

Add the following definition:

(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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109.02 Measurement Terms and Definitions.

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(q) Actual quantity. (AQ) These quantities are determined from measurements of completed work.

151 - Mobilization

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151.01 Description

This work consists of washing and treating construction equipment and vehicles necessary for equipment transport to remove seeds, plants, and plant fragments before the equipment is used on Forest Service lands.

Wash the sides, tops, and undercarriages of all construction equipment. Remove all seeds, plants, plant fragments, dirt, and debris from the construction equipment. Only equipment inspected by the Forest Service will be allowed to operate within the project area. All subsequent move-ins of equipment to the project area will be treated in the same manner as the initial move-in. This requirement does not apply to cars, pickup trucks, and other vehicles that regularly travel between the construction site and areas off the National Forest.

Equipment will be considered free of soil, seed, and other such debris when a visual inspection does not disclose such material. Disassembly of equipment, components or the need for specialized inspection tools is not required.

Notify the CO in writing at least 24 hours before moving any construction equipment onto the national forest. Notification will include an agreed upon location where the equipment will be available for inspection by the Forest Service. Inspection will be required after every cleaning.

Use methods of cleaning and locations for cleaning approved by the C.O.

For work at a commercial washing facility, use an approved facility.

New infestations of noxious weeds of concern to Forest Service and identified by either

Contractor or Forest Service, on the Project Area or on the haul route, will be promptly reported to the other party. Contractor and Forest Service will agree on treatment methods to reduce or stop the spread of noxious weeds when new infestations are found.

A current list of noxious weeds of concern to Forest Service is available at each Forest

Service office.

151.02 Measurement

Clean equipment prior to moving onto this project. The initial cleaning will not be included in the measurement for payment. Payment under this item will only be made if subsequent cleanings are ordered by the CO. Measurement shall be on an “each” basis, meaning one complete cleaning of all equipment required for this contract. Subsequent cleanings necessitated by the Contractor’s actions but not directed by the CO will not be included in the measurement for payment.

155 - Schedules for Construction Contracts

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155 Delete.

Delete Section 155 in its entirety.

201 - Clearing and Grubbing

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201.01 Description

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This work consists of clearing and grubbing within clearing limits and other designated areas.

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201.06 Disposal.

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Dispose of merchantable timber designated for removal according to the provisions of the timber sale contract.

203 - Removal of Structures and Obstructions

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203.03 Salvaging Material.

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Unless shown on the plans, remove all designated material from the project area and

National Forest land.

203.05 Disposing of Material.

(a) Remove from project.

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All removed material may be salvaged by the Contractor unless otherwise shown on the plans. Dispose of all items not designated to be salvaged for the Government in any legal manner.

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203.01 Description.

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This work consists of disposing of construction slash and debris, salvaging, removing, and disposing of buildings, fences, structures, pavements, culverts, utilities, curbs, sidewalks, and other obstructions.

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203.04 Removing Material.

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

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

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203.05 Disposing of Material.

(e): Scattering. Scatter pieces of wood less than 3 inches in diameter and 3 feet in length within the clearing limits. Do not place construction slash in lakes, meadows, streams, or streambeds. Immediately remove construction slash that interferes with drainage structures.

204 - Excavation and Embankment

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204.06 Roadway Excavation

(a) General.

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Retrieve material deposited outside of the clearing limits as directed by the CO. Place unsuitable material in designated areas.

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204.06 Roadway Excavation

(d) Drainage Excavation. Drainage excavation includes construction of side ditches, minor channel changes, inlet and outlet ditches, furrow ditches, rolling drainage dips, surface water deflectors and other minor earth drainage structures as shown on the plans. Compaction for drainage excavation is as shown on the plans.

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), (e), or (f) no sieve test is required.

Add the following compaction methods:

(d) Hauling and Spreading Equipment. Adjust the moisture content to a level suitable for compaction. Compact the material by operating equipment over the full width of the roadway.

(e) Roller Compaction. Adjust the moisture content to a level suitable for compaction.

Operate Rollers over the full width of each layer until visual displacement ceases, but not fewer than three complete passes. Use rollers that meet the following requirements:

(1) Steel wheeled rollers, other than vibratory, capable of exerting a force of not less than 250 pounds per inch of width of the compression roll or rolls.

(2) Vibratory steel wheeled rollers equipped with amplitude and frequency controls with a minimum weight of 6 tons, specifically designed to compact the material on which it is used.

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

(4) Sheepsfoot, tamping, or grid rollers capable of exerting a force of 250 lbs/inch of width of roller drum.

(f) Mechanical Tamper. Adjust the moisture content of the backfill material to a moisture content suitable for compaction. Compact each 6 inch layer with a minimum of three complete passes with a mechanical tamper, approved by the CO.

204.14 Disposal of Unsuitable or Excess Material.

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Dispose of unsuitable or excess material at designated sites or legally off the project.

204.15 Acceptance

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204.09 Preparing Foundation for Embankment Construction.

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(a) Embankment less than 4 feet high over natural ground. When designated, remove topsoil and break up the ground surface to a minimum depth of 6 inches by plowing or scarifying. Compact the ground surface according to Subsection 204.11.

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204.10 Embankment Construction.

Obtain written approval before beginning construction of embankments over 6 feet high at subgrade centerline.

(a) General.

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Compact embankment side slopes flatter than 1V:1.75H with a tamping type roller or by walking with a dozer. For slopes 1V:1.75H or steeper, compact the slopes as construction of the embankment progresses.

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204.13 Sloping, Shaping, and Finishing.

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(d) Finishing. Finish the roadbed to be smooth and uniform, and shaped to conform to the typical sections. Remove unsuitable material from the roadbed and replace with suitable material. Finish roadbeds to the designated tolerance class as shown in table 204-

2.

Ensure that the subgrade for both surfaced and unsurfaced roads is visibly moist during shaping and dressing. Scarify to 6 inches below the bottom of low sections, holes, cracks, or depressions and bring back to grade with suitable material. Maintain proper ditch drainage.

Use the designated methods to finish the roadbed:

(1) Method A. Remove all material larger than 6 inches from the top 6 inches of the roadbed and replace with suitable material.

(2) Method B. Grid roller or approved equal according to Subsection 204.11 (e).

(3) Method C. For roads designated as Construction Tolerance Class K, L, or M, finish the roadbed by spreading the excavation. Eliminate rock berms.

(4) Method D. Reduce in place or remove and dispose of rocks larger than 4 inches extending above the finished road surface.

Add Table 204-2—Construction Tolerances:

Table 204-2 Construction tolerances.

Tolerance Class (a)

A B C D E F G H I J K L M

Roadbed width (ft) +0.5 +0.5 +1.0 +1.0 +1.0 +1.0 +1.5 +1.0 +2.0 +2.0 +2.0 +2.0 +2.0

Subgrade elevation

(ft)

+0.1 +0.2 +0.2 +0.5 +0.5 +1.0 +1.0 +1.5 +2.0 +3.0 +2.0 +3.0 (c)

Centerline alignment

(ft)

+0.2 +0.2 +0.5 +0.5 +1.0 +1.0 `+1.5 +1.5 +2.0 +3.0 +3.0 +5.0 (c)

Slopes, excavation, and embankment (% slope(b)

+3 +5 +5 +5 +5 +5 +10 +10 +10 +10 +20 +20 +20

a. Maximum allowable deviation from construction stakes and drawings.

b. Maximum allowable deviation from staked slope measured from slope stakes or hinge points.

c. Unless otherwise shown the centerline alignment and subgrade elevation, as built, have no horizontal curves with a radius of less than 80 feet, and no vertical curves with a curve length of less than 80 feet when the algebraic difference in the grade change is less than 10 percent, or a curve length of less than 100 feet when the algebraic difference of the grade change is greater than or equal to 10 percent. The centerline grade is not to exceed 20 percent in 100 feet of length.

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204.14 Disposal of Unsuitable or Excess Material.

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Dispose of unsuitable or excess material at designated sites or legally off of the project.

209 - Structure Excavation and Backfill

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209.10 Backfill.

(a) General.

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Replace any pipe that is distorted by more than 5 percent of nominal dimensions, or that is ruptured or broken.

Do not place or backfill pipe that meets any of the following conditions until the excavation and foundation have been approved in writing by the CO:

• Embankment height greater than 6 feet at subgrade centerline.

• Installation in a protected streamcourse.

• Round pipe with a diameter of 48 inches or greater.

• Pipe arches with a span of 50 inches or greater.

• Any box culvert of structure other than pipe culverts.

(b) Pipe culverts.

(1) Pipe culverts with compacted backfill.

Add the following:

Excavate an area on each side of the pipe as needed to effectively achieve compaction requirements. Backfill without damaging or displacing the pipe. Complete backfilling of the trench with suitable material.

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209.11 Compacting.

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Compact backfill using designated compaction method A, B, or C:

Method A. Ensure that backfill density exceeds the density of the surrounding embankment.

Method B. Adjust the moisture content of the backfill material to a moisture content suitable for compaction. Compact each 6 inch layer with a minimum of three complete passes with a mechanical tamper, approved by the CO. For compaction under sections 252, 254, 255, 257, 258 and 262 compact with a vibratory steel wheeled roller with a mass of at least 8 tons.

Method C. Determine optimum moisture content and maximum density according to

AASHTO T 99 method C. Adjust the moisture content of the backfill material to a moisture content suitable for compaction. Compact material placed in all layers to at

Appendix D-2 least 95 percent of the maximum density. Determine the in place density and moisture content according to AASHTO T 310 or other approved test procedures.

209.12 Acceptance

Compaction methods (A) and (B) do not require sampling and testing.

303 - Road Reconditioning

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303.03 Ditch Reconditioning

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Dispose of waste as shown on the plans.

303.04 Shoulder Reconditioning

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Dispose of waste as shown on the plans.

303.05 Roadbed Reconditioning

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Repair soft and unstable areas according to Subsection 204.07. Remove all organic, deleterious material larger than 6 inches from the top 6 inches of subgrade. Dispose of waste as shown on the plans. Scarify and shape the traveled way and shoulders at locations and to the depth and width designated on the plans. Remove surface irregularities and shape to provide a uniform surface.

Dispose of rock larger than 4 inches brought to the surface during scarification in areas designated on the plans.

For portions of roads not requiring scarification, the roadbed may contain rocks larger than 4 inches provided they do not extend above the finished roadbed surface. Reduce in place or remove rock extending above the finished roadbed surface. Dispose of removed rock in areas designated on the plans.

Compact using the following method as specified:

(a) Compaction A. Operate equipment over the full width.

(b) Compaction B. Operate rollers over the full width of each layer until visual displacement ceases, but not fewer than three complete passes. Use rollers that meet the following requirements:

(1) Steel wheeled rollers, other than vibratory, capable of exerting a force of not less than 250 pounds per inch of width of the compression roll or rolls.

(2) Vibratory steel wheeled rollers equipped with amplitude and frequency controls with a minimum weight of 6 tons, specifically designed to compact the material on which it is used.

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

303.07 Roadway Reconditioning

Blade and shape the subgrade for both surfaced and unsurfaced roads when moisture content is suitable for compaction.

303.09 Acceptance

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303.10 Measurement

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Measure roadbed reconditioning, aggregate surface reconditioning, roadway reconditioning, and pulverizing by the mile, by the station, or by the square yard.

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303.06 Aggregate Surface Reconditioning.

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303.06 Asphalt and Aggregate Surface Reconditioning.

Repair soft and unstable areas to the full depth of the aggregate surface and according to

Subsection 204.07. Scarify to the depth of the aggregate surface or to a depth of 6 inches, whichever is less, and remove surface irregularities. Reshape, finish, and compact the entire aggregate surface according to Subsection 301.05, Subsection 321.05, or

Subsection 322.05 as applicable.

For asphalt surfaces, clean the existing surface of all loose material, dirt, or other deleterious substances by approved methods. Remove and dispose of unsuitable material that shows evidence of distress, excess asphalt material, or settlement in the roadbed.

Patch the areas with approved material that conforms to and is compatible with the adjacent pavement structure. Perform the patch work according to Section 301, 404, 430, or other sections as applicable for the layer or courses being repaired. Clean and seal cracks in the existing asphalt surface according to Subsection 414.05. Correct surface irregularities exceeding 6 inches in depth with a specified aggregate. Place and compact the aggregate according to Subsections 301.04 and 301.05. Prelevel other dips, depressions, sags, excessive or nonexistent crown, or other surface irregularities with asphalt concrete according to Section 404. Spread and compact the asphalt concrete in layers parallel to the grade line not to exceed 2 inches in compacted depth.

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303.07 Roadway Reconditioning.

Remove cattleguard decks. Clean the deck and the area beneath the cattleguard of soil and other material to the bottom of the original foundation over the entire width of the installation. Reinstall the cattleguard deck.

602 - Culverts and Drains

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602.03 General.

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The lengths and locations of individual pipe “as shown on the plans” are approximate.

Do not order pipe until culvert locations are designated on the ground and a written list of the correct lengths is approved by the C.O.

625 - Turf Establishment

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625.03 General.

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Apply turf establishment to prepared ground between (Date1) and (Date2) or any disturbed area. Apply turf establishment to the areas shown on the drawings or in the worklists within XX days after completion of ground disturbing activities. For road construction activities, apply turf establishment after each XXXX foot section of road has been constructed to final grade, unless otherwise directed by the CO. Seeded areas damaged by construction activities shall be reseeded within 10 days of the damage.

Seed as soon as possible after constructed to template lines unless otherwise specified in writing by the CO. Do not seed during windy weather or when the ground is excessively wet, frozen, snow covered.

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

625.04 Preparing Seedbed.

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625.05 Watering

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625.06 Fertilizing.

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

(a) Dry Method. Apply the fertilizer with approved power driven seeders, drills, fertilizer spreaders or other mechanical equipment. Hand operated methods are satisfactory on areas inaccessible to mechanical equipment.

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

Fertilizer. Apply fertilizer at the rate of XXXX pounds per acre. Insure that the fertilizer meets the following chemical analysis:

Appendix D-2

Nutrient Percent

Nitrogen, N . . . . . . . . . . . . . XXXXXX

Phosphorus, P205 . . . . . . . . . XXXXXX

Potassium, K . . . . . . . . . . . . . XXXXXX

625.07 Seeding.

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Apply seed mix by the following methods.

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Seed Mix. Furnish and apply the following kinds and amounts pure live seed:

Quantity of Pure

Kind of Seed Live Seed (Lbs/Acre)

1. ______________ ____________ ______________________

2. __________________________ _______________________

3. __________________________ _______________________

4. __________________________ _______________________

5. __________________________ ______________________

6. __________________________ _______________________

7. __________________________ _______________________

Total _____________________

Determine the pounds of seed to be furnished per acre by dividing the pounds of pure live seed required per acre by the product of the percent purity and percent germination.

Example 5 lbs. pure live seed/acre = 6.55 lbs. commercial

0.90 x 0.85 seed per acre; purity = 90% and germination = 85%

Appendix D-2

625.08 Mulching.

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Apply Mulch within XX hours after seeding by the following methods.

(a) Dry Method. Apply mulch with a hand / a spreader utilizing forced air at a rate of XXXX pounds per acre. Anchor the mulch with an approved stabilizing emulsion tackifier at a rate of N/A gallons per acre. Do not mark or deface structure, pavements, utilities, or plant growth with tackifier.

(b) Hydraulic Method. Apply mulch in a separate application from the seed using hydraulic-type equipment according to Subsection 625.07(b).

Apply wood fiber or grass straw cellulose fiber mulch at a rate of XXXX pounds per acre.

Apply bonded fiber matrix hydraulic mulch at a minimum rate of XXXX pounds per acre. Apply so no hole in the matrix is greater than 0.04 inches. Apply so that no gaps exist between the matrix and the soil.

Mulch areas inaccessible to mulching equipment by hand. Apply mulch uniformly over the entire disturbed area.

625.09 Protecting and Caring for Seeded Areas

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Protect and care for seeded areas until final acceptance.

625.11 Measurement.

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

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625.03 General.

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Apply turf establishment to portions of slopes, ditches, waste areas, and other disturbed areas within 14 days after being constructed to template lines unless otherwise specified in writing by the C.O..

Appendix D-2

625.04 Preparing Seedbed.

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625.05 Watering

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625.06 Fertilizing.

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Apply fertilizer having a chemical analysis as listed in (c) below by the following methods. Apply seed and fertilizer in one application.

(a) Dry Method. Apply the fertilizer with approved power driven seeders, drills, fertilizer spreaders or other mechanical equipment. Hand operated methods are satisfactory on areas inaccessible to mechanical equipment.

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

(c) Chemical analysis. Apply fertilizer at the rate of 240 pounds per acre. Apply fertilizer having the following chemical analysis.

Nutrient Percent

Nitrogen, N 27

Phosphorus, P2O5 10

Potassium, K 10

Fertilizer having a different chemical analysis may be used if approved in advance by the CO.

625.07 Seeding.

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Apply seed mix shown in (c) below by the following methods.

(a) Dry method.

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(c) Seed Mix. In terms of pure live seed, furnish and apply the following kinds and amounts of seed. Obtain the pounds of seed to furnish per acre by dividing the pounds of pure live seed required per acre by the product of the percent purity and percent germination.

Example: 5 lbs Pure Live Seed/Acre = 6.55 lbs Commercial Seed/Acre

0.90 X 0.85 (Purity = 90% and Germination = 85%)

Kind of Seed Quantity of Pure Live Seed

(Lbs/Acre)

1. Annual Rye 18

2. Hard Fescue 6

3. Orchard Grass 6

Total 30

625.08 Mulching.

(b) Hydraulic method.

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Appendix D-2

Apply mulch in a separate application from the seed or in a single application with the seed using hydraulic-type equipment according to Subsection 625.07(b).

625.09 Protecting and Caring for Seeded Areas.

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Protect and care for seeded areas until final acceptance.

625.11 Measurement

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Measure seeding, fertilizing, and mulching by the acre on the ground surface or by lump sum.

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625.07 Seeding

(c) Seeding Seasons.

"Seed shall be placed on portions of road fill and/or back slopes, waste areas, and other disturbed areas that have been constructed to template lines within 5 days of the construction activity unless otherwise specified in writing by the CO."

(d) Application Methods for Seed, Fertilizer & Limestone.

"The kinds of seed to be furnished and the amounts to be applied in terms of pure live seed shall be as follows:

Kind of Seed Quantity of Pure Live Seed

(Lbs/Acre)

1. Annual Rye 12

2. Hard Fescue 6

3. Orchard Grass 6

4. Alsike Clover (Inoculated) 6

Total 30

Pounds of seed to be furnished per acre shall be obtained by dividing the pounds of pure live seed required per acre by the product of the percent purity and percent germination.

Example: 5 lbs Pure Live Seed/Acre = 6.55 lbs Commercial Seed Per Acre

0.90 x 0.85 (Purity = 90% and Germination = 85%)

Seed shall be applied by the Dry method. Fertilizer shall be applied at a rate of

* pounds per acre in 1 applications by the Dry method and have a chemical analysis as listed below:

Nutrient 1

Application

Percent nd

Application

Percent

Nitrogen, N 25 25

Phosphorus, P2O5 10 10

Appendix D-2

Potassium, K 10 10

* Note: 1

Fertilizer Application at 240 lbs/acre with seed. If a second application is specified, the rate shall be 200 lbs/acre the season following the application of seed.

Limestone shall be applied at a rate of N/A pounds per acre by the N/A method."

625.08 Mulching

(c) Application of Mulch.

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"Mulch material shall be N/A and shall be applied at a rate of N/A pounds per acre.

Asphalt emulsion used as a tiedown or adhesive shall be applied at a rate of N/A gallons per acre.

Wood cellulose mulch shall be applied at a rate of N/A pounds per acre.

When mulch is required, it may/may not be applied in a one-step operation with the seed and fertilizer."

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718.05 Aluminum Panels

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

B-449.