TrailBridgeSupplementals.docx

Preface Preface_wo_03_15_2004_m 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 101.00_nat_us_07_25_2005

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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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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.

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Figure 101-1—Illustration of road structure terms.

102 - Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract 102.00_nat_us_02_16_2005 102 Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract

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103 - Scope of Work 103.00_nat_us_02_16_2005 Deletions

Delete all but subsection 103.01 Intent of Contract.

104 - Control of Work 104.00_nat_us_06_16_2006 Deletions

Delete Sections 104.01, 104.02, and 104.04.

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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 105.02_nat_us_01_18_2007

105.02 Material Sources.

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 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 106.07_nat_us_05_11_2004

106.07 Delete

Delete subsection 106.07.

107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public 107.05_nat_us_05_11_2004

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 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 108.00_nat_us_02_16_2005 108 Delete.

Delete Section 108 in its entirety.

109 - Measurement and Payment 109.00_nat_us_02_17_2005 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.

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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.

155 - Schedules for Construction Contracts 155.00_nat_us_05_11_2004 155 Delete.

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157 - Soil Erosion Control 157.01_0402_us_05_11_2006

157.01 Description.

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Work shall include the installation of sediment mats as directed by the COR. Sediment mats shall be 4 foot wide and extend across the stream. Install one mat set across the full width of the stream. The mats shall be manufactured by Indian Valley Industries, Inc., www.iviindustries.com, or approved equal. Sediment mats shall be installed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Install sediment mats prior to the start of any excavation work at the site. The sediment mats shall remain in place until removal is approved by the CO. Upon approval, the Contractor shall remove the mats without allowing sediment to enter the water course. After construction, remove the sedimats from the streams and place them on adjacement stream banks as directed by the COR.

Install silt fence or a continuous line of straw bales around the base of all temporary excavation stockpiles where sediment could be washed into stream channels in the event of rainfall.

Incorporate all permanent erosion control features into the project at the earliest practicable time, as outlined in the approved plan.

When erosion control measures are not functioning as intended, immediately take corrective action.

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157.03 General.

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Submit a Dewatering and Sediment Erosion Control Plan detailing permanent and temporary control measures to minimize erosion and sedimentation during and after construction according to the contract specifications, contract permits, Section 107, and this Section. Contract permits amend the requirements of this Section. Do not modify the type, size, or location of any control or practice without approval. Submit the erosion control plan proposal at least 14 days before operations begin to the Contracting Officer for approval.

Reflect in the erosion control plan special concerns and measures necessary to protect resources and government improvements. Include:

1. The construction activities and sequence of implementation relating to specific erosion control measures.

2. The location and type of permanent controls to be implemented during construction.

3. The location and type of temporary controls to be implemented during construction.

4. For work in stream channels with running water a detailed dewatering plan.

5. For work in stream channels without flowing water describe level of ground and vegetative disturbance and measures to reduce potential sediment delivery.

6. Describe what monitoring will take place.

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Upon completion of construction at the site, all temporary dewatering materials and equipment are to be removed from Government property.

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The Contractor shall adhere to the following standard practices:

a) The Contractor shall operate in a manner that will protect aquatic organisms.

b) Construct the Dewatering and Sediment Control according to the Contractor’s approved plan.

c) Maintain the trail and ford in a manner that prevents direct entry of surface drainage into the stream.

d) Construct permanent and temporary control features to intercept sediments.

e) Any sanitation facilities established by the Contractor shall be located as designated by the CO.

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157.11 Temporary Turf Establishment.

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171 - Weed and Disease Prevention 171.00_nat_us_03_30_2005 Description

171.01 This work consists of washing and treating construction equipment to remove seeds, plants, and plant fragments from the equipment before the equipment is used on National Forest System lands.

Material

171.02 Conform to the following Subsection:

Water 725.01

Construction Requirements

171.03 General . Notify the CO in writing at least 15 days before moving any construction equipment onto National Forest System lands. Construction equipment will include all equipment to be used off-road on the trails. If stock animals are used for any part of the project they shall have been fed certified weed free feed for two weeks prior to their use on the project and shall continue their weed free diet until removal from National Forest Lands.

Perform all work at a location designated on the plans or other locations approved in writing. Provide the CO with an opportunity to monitor the washing and inspection.

171.04 Equipment. Use a high pressure washing system.

For work on National Forest System Lands, use a washing system that traps all wash water and either stores it for removal from National Forest System lands or recycles the water for continued use. If the equipment recycles the water, provide adequate filters for seed removal. Dispose of the filter material and removed seeds in an approved manner. Do not mix soaps, detergents, or other chemicals with the wash water.

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

171.05 Washing. Wash the sides, tops, and undercarriages of all construction equipment. Remove all seeds, plants, plant fragments, dirt, and debris from the construction equipment.

171.06 Inspection. Inspect the washed construction equipment, including the undercarriage, to ensure that the washing removed the dirt, debris, and seeds from the construction equipment. Rewash the construction equipment as necessary or as directed.

171.07 Acceptance. Weed prevention will be evaluated under Subsection 106.02.

Measurement

171.08 Do not measure weed prevention for payment.

Payment

171.09 Include all costs associated with the Section 171-Weed Prevention in the unit price for Section 151-Mobilization.

204 - Excavation and Embankment 204.00_nat_us_03_26_2009

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Description

204.01 This work consists of excavating material and constructing embankments. This includes furnishing, hauling, stockpiling, placing, disposing, sloping, shaping, compacting, and finishing earthen and rocky material.

204.02 Definitions.

(a) Excavation. Excavation consists of the following:

(1) Trailway excavation. All material excavated from within the right-of-way or easement areas. Trailway excavation includes all material encountered regardless of its nature or characteristics.

(2) Subexcavation. Material excavated from below subgrade elevation in cut sections or from below the original groundline in embankment sections. Subexcavation does not include the work required by Subsections 204.05, 204.06(b), and 204.06(c).

(3) Borrow excavation. Material used for embankment construction that is obtained from outside the roadway prism. Borrow excavation includes unclassified borrow, select borrow, and select topping.

(b) Embankment construction. Embankment construction consists of placing and compacting trailway or borrow excavation. This work includes:

(1) Preparing foundation for embankment;

(2) Constructing trailway embankments;

(3) Benching for side-hill embankments;

(4) Backfilling subexcavated areas, holes, pits, and other depressions.

(c) Waste. Excess and unsuitable trailway excavation and subexcavation that cannot be used.

Construction Requirements

204.03 Preparation for Roadway Excavation and Embankment Construction. Clear the area of vegetation and obstructions according to Sections 201 and 203.

204.04 Trailway Excavation. Excavate as follows:

(a) General. Do not disturb material and vegetation outside the construction limits.

Incorporate only suitable material into embankments. Replace any shortage of suitable material caused by premature disposal of roadway excavation. Dispose of unsuitable or excess excavation material according to Subsection 204.14.

At the end of each day's operations, shape to drain and compact the work area to a uniform cross-section. Eliminate all ruts and low spots that could hold water.

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

(b) Rock cuts. Blast rock according to Section 205. Excavate rock cuts to 6 inches below subgrade within the roadbed limits. Backfill to subgrade with topping or with other suitable material. Compact the material according to Subsection 204.08.

(c) Earth cuts. Scarify earth cuts to 6 inches below subgrade within the roadbed limits. Compact the scarified material according to Subsection 204.08.

204.05 Subexcavation. Excavate material to the limits designated by the CO. Take cross-sections according to Section 152. Prevent unsuitable material from becoming mixed with the backfill. Dispose of unsuitable material according to Subsection 204.10. Backfill the subexcavation with topping, or other suitable material. Compact the material according to Subsection 204.08.

204.06 Borrow Excavation. Use all suitable trailway excavation in embankment construction. Do not use borrow excavation when it results in excess trailway excavation. Deduct excess borrow excavation from the appropriate borrow excavation quantity.

204.07 Embankment Construction. Incorporate only suitable trailway excavation material into the embankment.

(a) General. At the end of each day's operations, shape to drain and compact the embankment surface to a uniform cross-section. Eliminate all ruts and low spots that could hold water.

(c) Individual rock fragments and boulders. Place individual rock fragments and boulders greater than 24 inches in diameter as follows:

(1) Reduce rock to less than 48 inches in the largest dimension.

(2) Distribute rock within the embankment to prevent nesting.

(3) Place layers of embankment material around each rock to a depth not greater than that permitted by (b) above. Fill all the voids between rocks.

(4) Compact each layer according to Subsection 204.11 before placing the next layer.

(d) Embankment outside of roadway prism. Where placing embankment outside the staked roadway prism, place material in horizontal layers not exceeding 24 inches in compacted thickness. Compact each layer according to Subsection 204.08.

204.08 Compaction. Compact the embankment and backfill by mixing the material to a water content suitable to achieve stable compaction and compact until visual displacement ceases.

204.09 Sloping, Shaping, and Finishing.

(d) Finishing. Finish the disturbed trail to be smooth and uniform, and shaped to conform to the typical sections.

204.10 Disposal of Unsuitable or Excess Material. Dispose of unsuitable or excess material at designated sites.

204.11 The quantities will be paid for indirectly to pay item 57201. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section. See Subsection 109.05.

208 – Structure Excavation and Backfill For Selected Major Structures

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208.04 General.

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A plan of work shall be submitted in writing and shall describe the procedures, methods, materials, and equipment the contractor proposes to use to conduct his excavating operations, including details of shoring, cribbing, and cofferdam construction and/or plans for construction of earthen, or rockfill dikes, dams, or embankments in lieu of a cofferdam. The plan of work shall include a plan of operations on how best to mobilize equipment, materials, and fill while minimizing the number of trips across the stream at the ford. Submit the plan of work at least 14 days before operations begin to the Contracting Officer for approval.

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No footing shall be placed until the C.O. has approved the excavation and foundation material in writing.

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Structural backfill necessary to construct the bridge approaches to the lines and grades AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS or AS STAKED ON THE GROUND shall be obtained by utilizing suitable surplus excavation from the bridge construction and/or importing suitable structural backfill from an approved borrow source and/or commercial source.

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208.09 Foundation Preparation.

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The foundation elevation is defined as the bottom of footings, for spread footing placement; the bottom of the pile cap, for construction of pile foundations; and the toe of the wall, for construction of retaining walls, except wingwalls at bridges.

Replace all material from any over-excavation below the designated footing elevation with concrete, compacted gravel, or foundation fill at the direction of the CO.

When boulders or irregular, fractured, or seamed bedrock precludes excavation to the designated footing elevation without further loosening of previously solid material, the CO may order removal of such loose material and allow payment for concrete, gravel, or structural backfill that is required to restore foundation material to the designated elevation208.13 Measurement.

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(f) Material excavated to construct end walls or wing walls which lie outside the excavation limits specified above.

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Foundation over-excavation and the resulting replacement material will not be measured for payment unless the CO determines the over-excavation was unavoidable because of the nature of the material.

208.11 Compacting.

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Compact material placed in all layers until visual displacement ceases.

208.12 Acceptance.

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552 – Structural Concrete 552 Structural Concrete

Delete Section 552 in its entirety and replace with the following.

For concrete leveling pads submit product data for a commercially available pre-blended mix of fine and course aggregate and Portland cement packaged in individual sacks. 28 day strength should meet or exceed 5000 psi similar to Basalite 35 Mpa high strength concrete mix. Protect concrete from moisture until ready to use on site. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations for mixing , placement, and installation.

The quantities will be paid for indirectly to pay item 57201. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section. See Subsection 109.05.

557 – Timber Structures 557.01_0402_us_04_25_2005

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 shall be supplied such that the moisture content shall not exceed 19% prior to treatment.

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.

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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.

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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.

Verification of compliance includes the following:

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.

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