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FOREST SERVICE SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS (FSSS) FOR THE STODDARD PACK BRIDGE

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:

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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.

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

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

Design Quantity--“Design quantity” is a Forest Service method of measurement from the FS-96 Forest Service Specifications for the Construction of Roads and Bridges. Under these FP specifications this term is replaced by the term “Contract Quantities”.

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

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

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

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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.

106 - Acceptance of Work

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106.01 Conformity with Contract Requirements.

Delete Subsection 106.01 and substitute the following:

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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106.07 Delete

Delete subsection 106.07.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

· Containment procedures.

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

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

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.

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.

Add the following:

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.

154 – Contractor Sampling and Testing

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154.01 Description.

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This work consists of obtaining samples for testing, performing the tests, and reporting the test results.

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154.03 Testing.

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Perform all tests required by the Sampling and Testing Requirements tables at the end of each Section unless otherwise specified.

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154.06 Measurement.

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Do not measure Contractor Sampling and Testing for payment.

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154.07 Payment.

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Do not measure Contractor Sampling and Testing for payment. Compensation is made as an indirect payment.

155 - Schedules for Construction Contracts

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155 Delete.

Delete Section 155 in its entirety.

156 - Public Traffic

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Delete Section 156 in its entirety and replace with the following:

Description

156.01 This work consists of controlling and protecting public traffic adjacent to and within the project.

Material

156.02 Conform to the MUTCD and the following Sections and Subsections:

Construction sign panels

Retro-reflective sheeting

718.01

Temporary concrete barrier

Temporary plastic fence

710.11

Temporary traffic control devices

718.22

156.03 General. Unless otherwise provided for in Table 156-1, keep existing roads and trails open to all traffic during road improvement work, and maintain them in a condition that will adequately accommodate traffic.

Perform no work that interferes or conflicts with traffic or existing access to the roadway surface until a traffic control plan has been approved. Post construction signs and traffic control devices in conformance with MUTCD. All required signs will be in place and approved prior to beginning work on project.

156.04 Temporary Traffic Control. Install and maintain temporary traffic control devices adjacent to and within the project as required by the approved traffic control plan and the MUTCD. Install and maintain traffic control devices as follows:

(a) Furnish and install traffic control devices before the start of construction operations.

(b) All detours outside of clearing limits will be approved in writing by the Contracting Officer as part of the traffic control plan.

(c) Install only those traffic control devices needed for each stage or phase.

(d) Relocate temporary traffic control devices as necessary.

(e) Remove devices that no longer apply to the existing conditions.

(f) Immediately replace any device that is lost, stolen, destroyed, or inoperative.

(g) Keep temporary traffic control devices clean.

(h) Remove all temporary traffic control devices upon contract completion or when approved.

(i) When required, use flaggers certified by the American Traffic Safety Services Association, the National Safety Council, the International Municipal Signal Association, a state agency, or other acceptable organization. Perform the work described under MUTCD Part 6. Use type III, VII, VIII, or IX retroreflective sheeting on flagger paddles. Do not use flags. Flaggers must wear high visibility safety apparel as required by MUTCD 6E.02.

156.05 Temporary Closures. Trail segments may be closed as shown in Table 156-1. The maximum consecutive days of closure shall be followed by a minimum number of consecutive days open as shown. Maintain traffic control devices during closure period(s). Appropriate barricades and signs will be erected and maintained as shown in the traffic control plan or as otherwise designated.

Prior to closing trail during construction, give written notice to the Contracting Officer at least 10 days in advance.

Table 156-1

Temporary Trail Closures

156.06 Acceptance. Public traffic work will be evaluated under Subsection 106.02.

Measurement and Payment

156.07 Do not measure Public Traffic for payment. Compensation is made as an indirect payment.

203 - Removal of Structures and Obstructions

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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 bridge elements, buildings, fences, structures, pavements, culverts, utilities, curbs, sidewalks, and other obstructions. Use Disposal Method A in Subsection 203.05 for all bridge elements.

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203.05 Disposing of Material.

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(a) Remove from National Forest Lands.

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(e) Decking Firewood Material. Remove brush from decks. Limb and deck logs that do not meet Utilization Standards according to Subsection 201.04 as directed by the CO. Cut logs to lengths less than 30 feet. Ensure that logs stacks are stable and free of brush and soil.

(f) Hydrological Sensitive Placement. Where required use this method in combination with other designated methods to dispose of material to reduce erosion and to aid in re-vegetation:

1. Place windrow segments on contours.

2. Place logs as log erosion barriers on contours. Place logs so that 80% of their length is on the ground surface.

3. Scatter slash on bare or disturbed areas within or outside the clearing limits as directed.

4. Scatter chips or ground woody material on bare or disturbed areas within or outside the clearing limits as directed.

Place stumps in swales or on sites to form planting pockets. Place windrow segments on contours.

(g) Scattering. Scatter stumps outside the clearing limits without damaging trees. Place stumps away from trees, positioned so that they will not roll, and are not on top of one another.

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203.08 Payment

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Do not measure this Section for payment. Compensation is made as an indirect payment to 20105.

557 – Timber Structures

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557.01 Description.

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When a "Bill of Lumber", or a "Bill of Hardware", are shown on the drawings, they shall be considered as a convenience to the contractor, and the Contractor shall check and verify the quantities of timber and hardware needed. Any errors or omissions in the material lists shall not be cause for an adjustment of the contract price paid.

All timber or lumber shall be graded and finished in accordance with the West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau (WCLB) "Grading and Dressing Rules", current edition. The applicable specification paragraph number shall be SHOWN ON THE PLANS. At the option of the Contractor, the lumber or timber may be graded under the "Grading Rules for Western Lumber" issued by Western Wood Products Association (WWPA), current edition, provided that an equivalent specification to the WCLB paragraph SHOWN ON THE PLANS applies. In addition to the requirements referred to in this paragraph, all sawn lumber greater than 4” in thickness shall be supplied such that the average moisture content does not exceed 15% prior to treatment, to the core of each piece. These members shall be dried in amplifier based Radio Frequency Vacuum Kilns. Members 4” inches in thickness and less may be dried in standard kilns or Radio Frequency Vacumm Kilns but in no case shall the moisture content of any sawn timber supplied exceed 15% to the core. Moisture content to be tested in accordance with ASTM D 4442 – Standard Test Methods for Direct Moisture Content Measurement of Wood and Wood-Base Materials.

Provide shop drawings for all timber 21 days in advance of fabrication. Show all dimensions and fabrication details for all cut, framed, or bored timbers.

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557.02 Material.

Add the following to Subsection 557.02 Conform to the followng Section or Subsection:

Wire Rope or Wire Cables

709.02

Add the following to Subsection 716.01:

All lumber shall be "free of heart center" (FOHC) when SHOWN ON THE PLANS.

Add the following to Subsection 716.02, both 1st and 2nd paragraphs:

Hardware shall not be galvanized, except when galvanizing is SHOWN ON THE PLANS.

Add the following to Subsection 716.03:

Verification of compliance includes the following:

Before any timber is placed in the work, the contractor shall furnish to the CO a "Certificate of Grade," issued by an independent inspection agency. The certificate shall cover only the material being supplied for this contract. Each piece of timber shall be hammer branded by the inspector. A grading agency which does not use a hammer brand will not be considered an approved agency.

Before any timber is placed in the work, the contractor shall furnish to the CO a "Certificate of Inspection of Treatment," issued by an independent inspection agency. The inspection shall be documented either by a certificate of BMP inspection issued by the agency or by the presence of the BMP mark. The certificate shall cover only the material being supplied for this contract, and shall certify that the treatment has met the provisions of these specifications.

The CO shall have the right to inspect the material at the delivery point. All timber or lumber not conforming to the provisions of this Subsection 557.02 shall be rejected.

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557.06 Bolts and Washers.

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Bolt lengths shown on the drawings are calculated for connections of standard sawn members. If lumber or timber is furnished that deviates from the standard sawn dimensions, the contractor shall be responsible to furnish bolts with thread length sufficient to make the connection as shown on the drawings.

All bolted connections exposed after placement of backfill and embankment, shall have the nut and washer on the exposed end.

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557.09 Framed Bents.

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Care shall be taken to set the initial backing plank so that the top plank will meet the line and grade shown on the drawings.