Camping Spurs and Pads Bessey Complex RSI.doc

SECTION 02611

Camping SPURS AND PADS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This work shall consist of construction of campground unit road spurs and living areas to the dimensions, lines and grades as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS or STAKED ON THE GROUND.

B. Work shall include verifying approximate elevations shown on the drawings, adjusting elevation data as needed, staking, clearing, grubbing, excavation and embankment.

1.2 Earthwork

A. See Section 02225A, Earthwork.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

1.3 AGGREGATE and erosion control rock

A. See Section 02601, Aggregate Surface Course

B. Materials shall be obtained from a commercial source, the contractor shall submit test results for aggregate gradation and a Certificate of Compliance that states gradation meets contract requirements.

SPEC WRITER: DELETE IFNOT PART OF PROJECT

1.4 Timber Retaining Walls

A. Preservative Treatment by Pressure Process: AWPA C2

SPEC WRITER: REVISE BELOW IF OTHER TYPE PRESERVATIVES REQUIRED.

1. Wood for Ground Contact Use: AWPB LP-22.

2. Treatment type and retention shall be as recommended by the manufacturer and approved by the EPA for the intended use.

B. Kiln-dry material after treatment to maximum moisture content of 19 percent.

C. Mark each treated item with treatment quality mark of an inspection agency approved by the American Lumber Standards Committee Board of Review.

D. Lumber: S4S. Construction or No. 2 Grade of the following species:

spec writer: Select one or more of four subparagraphs below to suit Project. Species groups listed do not have equal properties.

1. Douglas fir-larch, Douglas fir-larch (north), or Douglas fir-south; NLGA, WCLIB, or WWPA.

2. Hem-fir or Hem-fir (north); NLGA, WCLIB, or WWPA.

3. Southern pine; SPIB.

4. Spruce-pine-fir (south) or Spruce-pine-fir; NELMA, NLGA, WCLIB, or WWPA.

E. Field Treatment of cuts, drill holes, and other drill holes: copper naphthenate.

1.5 WHEEL STOPS

A. Precast wheel stops shall be designed for the intended handling, transportation and placement.

B. Contractor shall be responsible for handling transportation and placement.

C. Concrete:

1. 3000 psi at 28 days with slump not to exceed 2 inches.

D. Size:

1. 7-1/2" x 8'-0" with 3/4" chamfer.

E. Wheelstop shall have two 5/8" diameter anchor pinholes.

F. Contractor to provide two No. 4 18’ long re-bar to anchor each wheel stop.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

1.6 Verification and STAKING

A. Contractor shall verify and adjust staked corners and elevations as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS.

1.7 PROTECTION OF EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS

A. Provide protection necessary to prevent damage existing improvements indicated to remain in place.

B. Protect improvements on adjoining properties and on Government's property.

C. Restore damaged improvements to their original condition, as acceptable to parties having jurisdiction.

1.8 PROTECTION OF EXISTING TREES AND VEGETATION

A. Protect existing trees and other vegetation indicated to remain in place, against unnecessary cutting, breaking or skinning of roots, skinning and bruising of bark, smothering of trees by stockpiling construction materials or excavated materials within drip line, excess foot or vehicular traffic, or parking of vehicles within drip line.

B. Where any trees are damaged, or where limbs are required to be trimmed or removed because of operations under this contract, or because of interference with new construction, any cutting or removal of limbs or branches shall be done only with prior approval of the Contracting Officer (CO).

C. Solvents, oils, and other material, which may be harmful to plant life, shall be disposed of in containers and removed from the site. At the completion of the work, any contaminated soil shall be removed and replaced with topsoil.

1.9 SITE CLEARING

A. General: Remove trees, shrubs, grass, duff, and other vegetation, improvements, or obstructions interfering with installation of new construction; unsatisfactory fill materials; and items shown on the drawings to be removed. Contractor shall not remove any items at a campsite that are included in actual quantity pay items until the quantity for that campsite is verified by the CO. Clear only within the specified working limits and care exercised to not damage the root system of adjacent trees or shrubbery.

B. Clearing and Grubbing:

1. Clear work limits of trees, shrubs and other vegetation, except for those indicated to be left standing.

2. Remove stumps, roots, and other debris protruding through ground surface as indicated.

3. Fill depressions caused by clearing and grubbing operations with satisfactory soil material, unless further excavation or earthwork is indicated.

a. Place fill material in horizontal layers not exceeding 6" loose depth, and thoroughly compact to a density equal to adjacent original ground.

C. Removal of Improvements:

1. Remove existing above-grade and below-grade improvements necessary to permit construction, and other work as indicated.

DISPOSAL OF WASTE MATERIALS

D. Unless otherwise indicated all materials removed under this contract shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be properly disposed of off of Forest Service property in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.

1.10 timber retaining walls

A. Install retaining walls as shown on the drawings. Fastener material shall be compatible with the preservative treatment as recommended by the treatment manufacturer.

B. Install 6.0 mill plastic or similar approved material on the fill side of retaining walls to cover all knot holes, loose knots, cracks, and joints. Staple the plastic in place with a minimum 4” lap past the edges of the knot, crack, or joint.

C. Backfill retaining walls to match campsite subgrade and to blend into existing contours. Compact backfill on both sides of the retaining wall as specified in Section 02225A, Earthwork.

D. Finished retaining walls shall be straight. Walls shall plumb or lean 2 degrees or less toward the fill side of the wall.

E. Any pressure treated timber that is cut, drilled, sanded, notched, or otherwise abraded after initial pressure treatment shall have 3 brush coats of copper naphthenate applied to the affected areas.

1. Contractor shall have copper naphthenate and application equipment on site whenever work on timber components is being done.

2. When field applying copper naphthenate do so in a manner that the preservative is not allowed to drip or spill into the environment. Provide an approved method to retain/recover drips, spills, or overspray.

1.11 Barricade posts and wheel stops

2. Contractor shall remove such items elsewhere on site or premises as specifically indicated.

A. Install as shown on the drawings.

END OF SECTION 02611

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