Solicitation S-10-0393.doc

AG-82B1-S-10-0393

Palouse Recreation Site Rehabilitation

INTERMOUNTAIN ECONOMIC RECOVERY CENTER INSTRUCTIONAL SHEET

issuing office:

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Forest Service

Intermountain EROC 740 Simms Street Golden, CO 80401

FAX (303) 275-5299

solicitation no.:

IFB AG-82B1-S-10-0393

bids are solicited for: RECOVERY – Palouse recreation sit rehabilitation important – notice to bidder:

at a minimum, bidder shall submit the following documents back with AS their response to this solicitation:

1.SF-1442 Solicitation, Offer, and Award (Complete, date, and sign)

2.Section B – Schedule of Items (Page 1). (Complete Unit Price and Amount)

3.Section K – Representations and Certifications (Pages). (Complete the Representations and Certifications electronically via the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) website at http://orca.bpn.gov) 4.Bid Guarantee

5.Amendments (If Applicable) it is required that you write the solicitation/bid number on the outside of your envelope.

Return to:

USDA, Forest Service

Intermountain EROC

740 Simms Street

Golden, CO 80401

ATTN: GEORGE JACKSON

it is required that all contractor’s be registered in the central contractor registration database prior to award under this solicitation. see clause i-3 – far 52.204-7 central contractor registration for details on how to apply.

it is the bidders responsibility to watch for any and all amendments to the solicitation, which shall be issued electronically through fedbizops.

Table of Contents

PART I – THE SCHEDULE

· SECTION B – Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

· SECTION C – Descriptions/Specifications/Statement of Work

· SECTION E – Inspection and Acceptance

· SECTION F – Description and Performance

· SECTION G – Contract Administration Data

· SECTION H – Special Contract Requirements

PART II – CONTRACT CLAUSES

· SECTION I – Contract Clauses

PART III – LIST OF DOCUMENTS,EXIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

· SECTION J – Exhibits, Attachments, and Appendices

PART IV – REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

· SECTION K – Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors or Respondents

· SECTION L – Solicitation Provisions

· SECTION M – Evaluation Factors For Award

OMB APPROVAL NO. 2700-0042

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

AG-82B1-S-10-0393

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

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SEALED BID (IFB)

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NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

08/18/2010

PAGE OF PAGES

IMPORTANT - The “offer” section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

407725

6. PROJECT NO.

CIM-0105-23F

7. ISSUED BY

CODE

USDA, Forest Service

Intermountain EROC 740 Simms Street

Golden, CO 80401 USDA, Forest Service

Intermountain EROC

740 Simms Street

Golden, CO 80401

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME

JAN BLACK

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

(931) 232-4771

SOLICITATION

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations “offer” and “offeror” mean “bid” and “bidder.”

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date):

RECOVERY – Palouse Recreation Site Rehabilitation Clearwater National Forest

Custer & Lemhi Counties, Idaho Price Range The Government's estimate is between $100,000 and $250,000.

This solicitation and any resulting contract will utilize funds provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. Inclusion of unique clauses and provisions required in implementing the Act, including those for significant reporting and transparency, will be required of the successful offeror(s).

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving

FORMCHECKBOX

award, FORMCHECKBOX notice to proceed. This performance period is FORMCHECKBOX mandatory, FORMCHECKBOX negotiable. (See Section F clause 52.211-10)

12A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If “YES,” indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

FORMCHECKBOX

YES

FORMCHECKBOX

NO

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A.

Sealed offers in original and 1 copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 3:00 p.m.MST (hour) local time9/17/10 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror’s name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B.

An offer guarantee

FORMCHECKBOX

is, FORMCHECKBOX is not required. (If “is required” see clause 52.228-1) C.

All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

D.

Offers providing less than 60 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

1442-101

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Computer Generated

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e) OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

CODE

FACILITY CODE

17.

The offeror agrees to perform the work at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government within calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print)

20B. SIGNATURE

20C. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( )

FORMCHECKBOX

41 U.S.C. 253(c)( )

26. ADMINISTERED BY

CODE

USDA, Forest Service

Intermountain EROC

740 Simms Street

Golden, CO 80401

USDA, National Finance Center P.O. Box 60000

New Orleans, LA 70160-0001

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

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28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return ____ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work, requisitions identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration slated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications or incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

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29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30B. SIGNATURE

30C. DATE

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31C. AWARD DATE

Computer Generated

STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK (REV. 4-85)

PART--THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

Palouse Recreation Site Rehabilitation This solicitation and any resulting contract is a firm-fixed price type of contract, which under the definition in FAR 16.202-1, “this type of contract provides for a price that is not subject to any adjustment on the basis of the contractor’s cost experience in performing the contract. This contract type places upon the contractor maximum risk and full responsibility for all costs and resulting profit or loss.”

B- 1 - Schedule of Items

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Optional Items

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SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATION INDEX

PREMISES

01017 – SCHEDULES

01031 – GRADES, LINES AND LEVELS

01050 – COORDINATION

4-5

01300 – SUBMITTALS

01340 – SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA

01400 – QUALITY CONTROL AND QUANTITY MEASUREMENT

5-7

01500 – TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

01511 – TEMPORARY ELECTRICITY

01515 – TEMPORARY WATER

01516 – TEMPORARY SANITARY FACILITIES

01530 – BARRIERS

01532 – TREE AND PLANT PROTECTION

01550 – ACCESS ROADS, PARKING AND CAMPING AREAS

01551 – STORAGE OF MATERIALS

8-9

01700 – PROJECT CLOSEOUT

01710 – CLEANING

01800 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

10-11

DIVISION 2 – SITE WORK

02000 – MOBILIZATION

02102 – CLEARING AND GRUBBING

02120 – REMOVAL & DISPOSAL OF EXIST. VAULT TOILET STRUC.

14-15

02135 – WASTE MATERIAL DISPOSAL

02222 – STRUCTURAL EXCAVATION, BACKFILL, AND COMPACTION

17-18

02229 – PATH AND AGGREGATE APRONS

02540 – EROSION CONTROL

02611 – CRUSHED AGGREGATE

02700 –FENCING

22-24

02721 – ROCK BARRIERS

02735 – TENT PAD……………………………………………………………… 26-28

02761 – PICNIC TABLES

29-30

02762 – FIRE RING

DIVISION 3 – CONCRETE

03313 – READY-MIX CONCRETE

32-34

03200 – CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT

DIVISION 5 – METALS

05500 – METAL FABRICATION

05503 – MISCELLANEOUS METALS AND FASTENERS

DIVISION 9 – FINISHES

09900 – PAINTING

09910 – EXTERIOR PAINTING

09920 – CONCRETE TOILET PAINTING

38-39

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01010 – PROJECT LOCATION

The project work will be located at campgrounds and trailheads on the Palouse, North Fork, Lochsa and Powell Ranger Districts. The following sites will be included in the work:

Palouse Ranger District

Laird Park Campground

Giant White Pine Campground

Little Boulder Creek Campground

Partridge Creek Campsite

Horse Camp Trailhead

Giant Cedar Trailhead

01011 – SUMMARY OF WORK

Part 1 – General

1.1 Project work will vary by site, but the following work items will be included in the overall project: Install accessible campfire rings; install bulletin boards; install unit posts, install picnic tables; replace picnic table planks; rehabilitate aggregate pads around campfire rings and picnic tables; rehabilitate existing concrete toilet buildings including painting walls, doors and windows; install concrete entrance pads for toilet buildings; decommission existing wood-frame vault toilets; replace barbed wire and wooden fencing; install bulletin boards and site signs; install gates; and install equestrian facilities including hitch rails.

Lochsa and Powell Ranger District

Hitch Rail Install

16’ Picnic

Tables Aggr.

Pad for

Firerings Aggr.

Pad for

Tables Rehab

Toilet Install

Toilet Pad Replace

Barbed

Wire

Fencing

Laird Park Campground

1200 LF

Giant White Pine Campground

Little Boulder Creek Campground

Giant Cedar Trailhead

01012 – START WORK

It is estimated that work will begin 10 days after Notice to Proceed.

01013 – CONTRACT TIME

It is anticipated that work will be completed by October 30, 2010.

01015 – GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIALS

Part 1 – General

1.1 Campfire rings.

1.2 Table planks.

01016 – CONTRACTOR’S USE OF PREMISES

Part 1 - General

1.1 Contractor will not be allowed to camp at or adjacent to project sites in designated camp areas.

01017 – SCHEDULES

Part 1 - General

1.1 Furnish one copy each of the following items after award of contract for review and/or approval pursuant to the contract:

a. Proposed progress schedule showing starting and completion dates of the various phases of work.

b. List of proposed subcontractors must have Contracting Officer’s written approval prior to work on the project.

01031 – GRADES, LINES AND LEVELS

Part 1 – General

1.1

Contractor shall verify all quantities, volumes and lengths.

1.2 Final location of picnic tables, campfire rings, bulletin boards, equestrian facilities and unit posts will be staked on the ground by the Forest Service.

01050 – COORDINATION

Part 1 – General

.1 Recreation sites will not be closed during work activities. Limited portions of the site may be closed to the public during work, but the overall site must remain open for use.

01300 – SUBMITTALS

01340 – Shop Drawings, Product Data Part 1 - General

1.1 The Contractor shall provide the following submittals to the C.O.R. before final acceptance – three copies each where pertinent. Approvals must be obtained before starting work which involves the item.

1.2 Manufacturer’s literature shall be marked or otherwise designated to indicate the exact model, size, etc. which the Contractor proposes to use. Information shall be adequate to determine compliance with the specifications without additional research by the CO. One copy of approved submittals will be returned to the Contractor.

Provide manufacturer’s literature on the following:

1. Material Safety Data Sheets of all chemicals used.

2. Ready mix concrete.

3. Picnic table legs.

4. Paint used for toilet rehabilitation work.

01400 – QUALITY CONTROL AND QUANTITY MEASUREMENT

Part 1 – General

1.1 Description. This work shall consist of providing quality control in conformance with the Inspection of Construction provisions of this contract to ensure compliance with the drawings, specifications, and provisions of the contract, and measuring the quantities of completed work in conformance with the provisions of the applicable specification. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tests, and reports necessary to meet the requirements of this specification.

Part 2 – Products – Not used

Part 3 – Execution

3.1 Quality control and Quantity measurement system. The Contractor shall provide and maintain a quality control system that will ensure that all services, supplies, and construction required under this contract conform to the contract requirements. The Contractor shall perform, or cause to be performed; the sampling, inspection, and testing required substantiating that all supplies, services, and construction conform to the contract requirements.

The Contractor shall also perform, or cause to be performed, all measurement of quantities of materials incorporated into the work or work processes that are to be measured under the provisions of the contract.

a. Quality Control Plan. The Contractor shall submit in writing the following:

1. Authorities and responsibilities of inspection and testing personnel.

2. Experience and qualifications of inspection and testing personnel to be assigned and name and location of any (for hire) testing will be used.

4. Random sampling and/or measurement plan prepared in accordance with requirements in Table 01401.1.

b. Approval of Quality Control Plan. The Contractor’s proposed quality control plan for all items requiring quality control shall be submitted to the CO for review prior to the Contractor commencing work. Within five days of receipt of plan, the CO shall notify the Contractor whether the plan adequately covers quality control requirements. Construction work shall not be performed prior to Contractor’s receipt of written approval of the proposed plan. The Contractor shall submit to the CO, in writing, any proposed changes in the approved quality control plan. Proposed changes shall not be put into effect until approved in writing by the CO.

3.2 Sampling, Testing, Inspection, and Measurement of Quantities. The Contractor shall provide and maintain appropriate measuring and testing devices, equipment, and supplies to accomplish the required measurement, testing and inspection in a timely manner. Tests, measurement, and certifications shall be made as required by the Drawings and Specifications. The Contractor shall take samples and perform inspections and tests necessary to achieve the quality of construction required by the contract and make required measurements of work under this contract performed onsite or offsite. Sampling and testing frequency for specific items shall be shown in the Specifications.

Minimum sampling and testing frequency is defined in Measurement of Table 01401.1.

3.3 Records of Inspection and Measurements.

a. Inspection and Tests. The Contractor shall maintain current records of all inspections and tests performed. The following format or one containing the following information will be acceptable to the Government:

The Contractor shall certify in writing that all inspections and tests were performed in accordance with Specifications.

3.4 Certifications and Measurements.

a. Offsite Produced Materials. The Contractor shall furnish certificates executed by the manufacturer, supplier, or vendor, stipulating that all offsite produced materials incorporated into the work meet the applicable requirements shown on the Drawings or stated in the Specifications. Incidental purchases needed to remedy minor shortages of material shall be certified by the Contractor.

b. Quantity Measurements. The Contractor shall make all measurements for computations of quantities for all work items except those specified for payment by Designed Quantity (DQ). The Contractor shall compute the quantities for periodic progress payments; the CO will compute the quantities for the final payment based on measurements taken by the Contractor. All Contractor measurements are subject to verification. The Contractor shall submit all field notes, calculation sheets, and other data used to determine quantities. The Contractor shall certify in writing as to the accuracy of the measurements and computations submitted.

The following format or one containing the following information will be acceptable to the Government:

(Initials)

Part 4 – Measurement and Payment

4.1 Method. There will be no separate measurement for this section.

4.2 Basis. Quality control and quantity measurement shall be incidental to other specified work.

END OF SECTION

01500 – TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

01511 – Temporary Electricity

1.1 Power is not available at any of the sites.

01515 – Temporary Water 1.1 There is potable water available at some sites, but not all. Contractor will be responsible for providing water at sites that do not have potable water available.

01516 – Temporary Sanitary Facilities

1.1 Contractor shall provide approved temporary sanitation facilities for workers on project site.

01530 – BARRIERS

Contractor will erect adequate barriers around all excavation sites for the protection of visitors who may be in the area.

01532 – TREE AND PLANT PROTECTION

Contractor shall make every effort to protect trees outside the construction limits as well as those identified as save trees. Construct protective barriers around save trees where necessary. Trees that are damaged shall be painted with tree wound dressing on all cuts and wounds.

01550 – ACCESS ROAD AND PARKING AREA

1.1

Access

Contractor shall be responsible for constructing, maintaining, and restoring access ways to and at the work site. If damage occurs to the existing roadways, as a result of the Contractor’s actions, the Contractor shall restore the roadways to the condition prior to the start of work.

1.2

Parking

Parking is available at the construction site at designated areas.

1.3

Camping

Industrial camping is allowed within the local area.

01551 – STORAGE OF MATERIALS

1.1 The Contractor will be allowed to store materials at the project site under construction. Coordinate the location of the storage area with the C.O.R. Materials subject to damage from the weather shall be adequately protected by the Contractor. The Contractor will be solely responsible for the loss of or damage to materials stored at the job site.

01700 – PROJECT CLOSEOUT

01710 – Cleaning 1.1 In addition to keeping trash around the work areas picked up daily, Contractor(s) shall pick up and remove all trash from in and around the work areas before final acceptance.

END OF SECTION

01800 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Part 1 – General

1.1 Description – Measurement and payment for contract work will be made only for and under those pay items included in the Schedule of Items. All other work and materials will be considered incidental to and included in the payment of the pay items in the Schedule of Items.

When more than one class, size, or thickness is specified in the Schedule of Items for any pay item, suffixes will be added to the item number to differentiate between the items to be bid.

1.2 Method of Measurement – The following methods of measurement are used to determine contract quantities for payment.

For individual construction items, longitudinal and lateral measurements for area computations will be made horizontally or corrected to horizontal measurement unless otherwise specified.

Structures will be measured according to neat lines shown on the Drawings or as altered by the Contracting Officer (CO) in writing to fit field conditions.

For items that are measured by the linear foot, such as water lines, etc., measurements will be made through the centerline of the pipes and fittings, unless otherwise shown on the Drawings.

1.3 Units of Measurements – Payment will be units defined and determined according to US Standard Measure and by the following:

a. Cubic Yard – A measurement computed by one of the following methods.

1. Excavation or Embankment – The measurement computed by the average end area method from measurements made longitudinally along a centerline or reference line.

2. Material in the Delivery Vehicle – The measurement computed using measurements of material in the hauling vehicles at the point of delivery. Vehicles shall be loaded to at least their water level capacity. Leveling of the loads may be required when vehicles arrive at the delivery point.

b. Each – One complete unit which may consist of one or more parts.

1.4 Payment – One of the following methods of measurement for determining final payment is designated on the Schedule of Items for each pay item.

a. Designed Quantities (DQ) – These quantities denote the final number of units to be paid for under the terms of the contract. They are based upon the original design data available prior to advertising the project. Original design data includes the preliminary survey information, design assumptions, calculations, drawings, and the presentation in the contract. Changes in the number of units of the originally contemplated work will not be made unless authorized under one or more of the following conditions.

1. As a result of changes authorized by the Contracting Officer in the originally contemplated work. Minor changes to adjust balance points, etc. will not be considered changes in quantities.

2. As a result of the Contracting Officer determining that errors exist in the original design data used to determine designed quantities that cause a pay item to change by 10 percent or more.

3. As a result of the Contractor submitting to the Contracting Officer a written request showing evidence of errors in the original design data used to determine quantities that cause a pay item to change by 10 percent or more. The evidence must be verifiable and consist of calculations, drawings, or other data that show how the designed quantity is believed to be in error.

Final payment will be made for the designed quantities at the unit price shown in the Schedule of Items, subject to the Variation in Quantities Provision.

b. Actual Quantities (AQ) – These quantities are determined from measurements of completed work.

c. Vehicle Quantities (VQ) – These quantities are measured in hauling vehicles.

d. Lump Sum Quantities (LSQ) – These quantities denote one complete unit of work as required by or described in the contract, including, necessary materials, equipment, and labor to complete the job. They will not be measured.

END OF SECTION

DIVISION 2 – SITE WORK

02000 – Mobilization Part 1 – General

1.1 Description – This work shall consist of preparatory work and operations for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to the project sites, and all other work and operations that must be performed or that cause costs to be incurred prior to beginning work on the various items on the project sites.

Part 2 – Products – Not used.

Part 3 – Execution – Not used.

Part 4 – Measurement and Payment

4.1 Method – The method of measurement, as described in Section 01800, will be designated in the Schedule of Items.

4.2 Basis – Mobilization will be paid for at the contract unit price for the item as shown in the Schedule of Items.

Progress payment will be made as follows:

a. When 5 percent of the original contract amount is earned from other pay items, 50 percent of the amount for mobilization, or 5 percent of the original contract amount, whichever is less, will be paid.

b. When 10 percent or more of the original contract amount is earned from other pay items, 100 percent of the amount for mobilization, or 10 percent of the original contract amount, whichever is less, will be paid.

c. Upon completion of all work on the project, any unpaid amount for mobilization will be paid.

The total of all payments, including bonding, shall not exceed the original contract amount for this item.

Payment will be made under:

Pay Item

Pay Unit 02000 Mobilization L.S.

END OF SECTION

02102 – Clearing and Grubbing

Part 1 – General

1.1 Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, and equipment necessary for removal of vegetation within the designated construction limits, as shown on the drawings or specified herein.

1.2 All excess excavation and clearing debris will be disposed in accordance with Section 02135.

Part 2 – Materials

None

Part 3 – Execution

3.1 This work shall consist of clearing, grubbing, trimming, removing, and disposing of or treatment construction slash and debris. This work shall also include preservation of vegetation and objects designated to remain from injury or defacement. See Section 01532 for Tree Protection.

a. Trees that are damaged outside the clearing shall be painted with tree wound dressing on all cuts and wounds.

3.2 All brush, roots, rotten wood, and other refuse from clearing and grubbing operation shall be disposed of in locations mentioned above.

Part 4 – Measurement and Payment

4.1 Measurement – There shall be no separate payment for work required under this section. Payment is incidental to and included in the payment of other items of work.

END OF SECTION

02120 - Removal and Disposal of Existing Vault Toilet Structure Part 1 - General

1:01 Summary

1. This item shall consist of removal and disposal of all members and materials comprising an existing vault toilet structure at the locations designated in accordance with these specifications.

1.02 Method of Measure

1. The quantity to be measured shall be the number of vault toilet structures removed and accepted. Measurement shall include native and/or imported select backfill.

Part 2 – Products

2.01 Select Backfill

1. Select backfill shall be native or imported soil, sand, or granular soil free of stones larger than 6 inches in greatest dimension.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 Removal

1. The Contractor may use any means he may elect to remove the structure as long as he provides for the safety of the public and preservation of existing vegetation.

2. The concrete in existing vault foundation and floor shall be broken into sufficiently small pieces to enable handling and disposed of as directed.

3.02 Disposal

1. Unless specifically directed in writing, no attempt will be made to salvage for reuse any of the materials comprising the existing structure.

2. All wooden, concrete, and metal materials shall be removed from the site and disposed of at a State certified land fill.

3. The vault toilet waste shall be pumped by a commercial hauler with equipment for pumping and hauling human waste. Hauler shall have the necessary equipment to add water to the tank and break up solids in order to pump waste.

4. Disposal of vault waste shall be at any sewage treatment facility approved by the State Department of Health. The Contractor shall be responsible to obtain permission to dump

3.03 Backfilling

1. After the elements of the existing toilet structure have been removed and disposed of, the remaining depression shall be backfilled. Backfilling shall not be done when the depression is saturated or flooded with water. Puddling methods of backfill consolidation will not be permitted.

2. Select backfill shall be placed within the remaining depression. The material shall be placed in layers not over six inches in depth and compacted by means of a vibratory compactor so as to minimize settlement. The area shall be backfilled in such a manner until the area is brought up to the level of the natural ground.

3.04 Finishing and Cleanup

1. After the area has been backfilled, the disturbed area shall be finish graded to present a natural appearance and cleaned up by removing all debris and materials left from the removal of the toilet structures.

Part 4 – Measurement and Payment

4.1 Measurement – The method of measurement described in Section 01800, will be designated in the Schedule of Items.

4.2 Payment – The accepted quantities will be paid for at the contract unit price for each pay item shown in the Schedule of Items.

02111 Removal and Disposal of Existing Vault Toilet Structure EA.

END OF SECTION

02135 – Waste Material Disposal Part 1 – General

1.1 This item shall consist of the loading, handling, transporting, and placing of excess excavation material and clearing debris. The waste disposal area shall be shown on the drawings or designated by the Contracting Officer.

Part 2 – Products (Not Applicable)

Part 3 – Execution

3.1 All excavated material not used in the construction of embankments, backfilling of trenches, or other specified areas within the project limits, along with clearing debris and other refuse generated, shall be hauled to the designated disposal area. After this material has been hauled to the disposal area, the piled material shall be buried and covered with soil to a uniform depth of 18 inches minimum and sloped to 2:1 or flatter. The size and shape of the piled waste material shall be designated by the C.O.R. The disposal area shall be seeded in accordance with Item 02801 - Seeding.

Part 4 – Measurement and Payment

4.1 There shall be no separate payment for work required under this section. Payment is incidental to and included in the payment of other items of work.

END OF SECTION

02222 – Structural Excavation, Backfill, and Compaction

Part 1 - General

1.1 Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, and equipment necessary to excavate for the backfill and compaction under slabs.

1.2 All surplus excavation shall be disposed of in accordance with Section 02135 or as designated by the C.O.R.

1.3 Contractor shall remove all unsuitable material under the slab including materials not meeting compaction requirements below and backfill with suitable material.

1.4 Contractor shall supply any additional suitable backfill and/or topsoil necessary.

Borrow material will be conserved from campground excavation or from sites designated by the C.O.R.

Part 2 – Materials

2.1 Remove the upper four to eight inches of topsoil from the area to be occupied by the buildings and stockpile in location approved by the C.O.R.

2.2 Fill Material

a. The material for the interior and exterior fills shall consist of a mixture of soil, gravel, disintegrated granite, or other suitable material.

b. The material shall be free from organic vegetative matter.

c. The maximum size of any particle shall not be greater than three inches in diameter.

d. Oversize material may either be removed or broken down to the specified dimensions by any method which accomplishes reduction to that size.

e. The removal or the breakdown of oversize material to the specified size shall be done at the material source.

f. Contractor shall furnish any additional suitable material to backfill under the slab and shape around the finished structure and the stockpiled topsoil can be reused.

g. Crushed aggregate, 3/4-inch minus.

Part 3 – Execution

3.1 Strip all vegetation and deposit large material as specified in Section 02102. The upper four to eight inches of the topsoil from the area to be occupied by the building shall be stockpiled near the construction site for use in final grading.

3.2 The Contractor shall supply all additional fill material suitable for backfill under the slab and to shape around the finished structure as shown on the drawings.

3.3 Excavation shall produce surfaces to line and grade shown on drawings. All excavated areas shall drain when weather is such that water may collect in holes and ditches.

3.4 The root structure of all existing trees that are to remain shall not be disturbed. No excavated or fill material shall be piled under the drip line of any trees.

3.5 Exterior fills shall be constructed to sections and elevations indicated or as stated in paragraph 2.2 above. Exterior fills shall drain.

3.6 Compacted earth fills under concrete slabs and footings, shall be placed in approximately six-inch lifts, and be compacted to a uniform density of not less than 95 percent of maximum determined by ASTM D-698. (Recommend use of one-inch minus crushed aggregate around tanks and up under slab for ease of compaction.)

3.7 Backfill around structures and supports shall be done in eight-inch lifts and compacted to 90 percent of maximum density as determined by AASHTO T99, Method C or D.

3.8 Density tests of compacted material will be in accordance with ASTM D-1556 or ASTM D-2922.

3.9 When all exterior earthwork is completed, the Contractor shall give the entire site a final dressing to assure that all surfaces are in accordance with the elevations indicated on the drawings.

a. Finish grades adjacent to the building shall be sloped to provide surface drainage away from the building walls in all directions.

b. Use the topsoil previously stripped from the site for the upper layer of fill for finish grades.

c. Rake and shape the backfill and prepare site for seeding.

Part 4 – Measurement and Payment

4.1 There shall be no separate payment for work required under this section. Payment is incidental to and included in the payment of other items of work.

END OF SECTION

02229 – Path and Aggregate Aprons

Part 1 – General

1.1 Construction of all paths and aggregate aprons shall be as shown on drawings, staked on the ground, and described in the Specifications. Aggregate aprons include aprons around tables, firerings and toilet buildings. Includes furnishing all labor, equipment, tools and services necessary for the completion of this work.

1.2 Related Specifications – Section 02611 Crushed Aggregate.

Part 2 – Products

2.1 Aggregate for path construction ¾ - inch minus from a commercial source.

Part 3 – Execution

3.1 Clearing and Grubbing – Clearing and grubbing shall be in accordance with Section 02102 and in addition, all organic materials over ½ inch shall be removed. Care shall be taken to remain within clearing limits so as not to damage or destroy vegetation outside the clearing limits.

Measurement – The method of measurement, described in Section 01800, will be designated in the Schedule of Items.

4.2 Payment – The accepted quantities will be paid for at the contract unit price for each pay item shown in the Schedule of Items.

02229

Path Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . L.F.

END OF SECTION

02540 – Erosion Control Part 1 – General

1.1 The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to comply with State and local laws for the prevention of soil erosion and water pollution.

Part 2 – Materials

2.1 Silt Fence

Part 3 – Execution

3.1 Before excavation can proceed, the Contractor shall install silt fence as needed in a “U” shape along the low side of the site and up the sides of the site to prevent material from washing across any service loops and into drainages.

a. Silt fencing shall be installed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.

b. All ditches shall have silt fences staked in place as ditch checks to prevent siltation of undisturbed areas and the creek.

3.2 All cut banks and fill slopes shall be prepared and seeded upon their completion. Notify C.O.R. when areas are prepared for seeding.

3.3 At the completion of the contract, if the area has not stabilized, the silt barriers may be left in place or a portion of it. Contractor shall make any needed repairs or alterations to the barrier before final acceptance.

Part 4 – Measurement and Payment

4.1 There shall be no separate payment for work required under this section. Payment is incidental to and included in the payment of other items of work.

END OF SECTION

02611 – Crushed Aggregate Part 1 – General

1.1 Contractor shall provide labor, materials, and equipment necessary for hauling and placement of crushed aggregate around picnic tables, campfire rings, around existing vault toilets and paths.

Part 2 – Materials

2.2 Contractor shall provide ¾ - inch crushed aggregate material from a commercial source.

Part 3 – Execution

3.1 Aggregate shall be moistened or dried to uniform moisture content suitable for compaction.

3.2 The aggregate shall be spread in a uniform layer, with no segregation of size, and to a loose depth that shall have the required thickness when compacted.

3.3 Aggregate shall compacted using a hand held compactor for pathways and adjacent to vault toilets, campfire rings and picnic tables. Compaction equipment shall be operated over the full width of each layer until visual displacement ceases, but not less than three complete passes.

Part 4 – Measurement and Payment

4.1 There shall be no separate payment for work required under this section. Payment is incidental to and included in the payment of other items of work.

END OF SECTION

02700 – SITE IMPROVEMENTS

02711 – Barbed Wire Fence Part 1 – General

1.1 This section specifies furnishing and installing barbed wire fence.

Part 2 – Products

2.1 Wire

a. Barbed Wire – Fed. Spec. RR-F-221/1A, Type I, zinc coating 0.80 oz./sq. ft., #12-1/2 strand, #14 barbs, round, 4 point spaced 5 inches.

b. Staples – Fed. Spec. FF-N-105, Type III, Style I, 1-1/2 inches in length.

2.2

Steel Posts

a. Line Posts and Braces – Fed. Spec. RR-F-221/3A, Type I, Style 1, with knobs, studs, or grooves for the fastening of line wires. Punched lugs or lips not allowed. Anchor plates clamped, welded, or riveted to posts so the anchor plates will remain fastened when post is driven.

b. Corner, Pull, and End Posts – Fed. Spec. RR-F-191/3A, Type I, Class 1 or Class 5, galvanized. Braces – Fed. Spec. RR-F-191/3A, Type III, Class 1 or Class 2 galvanized.

2.3

Wood Posts

a. Material Round – Coast Douglas Fir, Western Larch, Ponderosa Pine, or Lodgepole Pine.

b. Peeling and Trimming – Peel posts to remove all outer bark and all inner cambium bark. Knots trimmed flush with the sides, all spurs and splinters removed, and ends cut square.

c. Pressure Treating – Water-born preservative salts, AWPA Standard C-5 for soil contact.

d. Braces – Wood braces to be sound timber, free of decay, end splits and multiple crooks. Crooks allowed in one plane only as follows:

A line drawn between the center of gravity of the butt and tip shall not fall outside of the center line of the brace by more than 1.67 percent of the brace length or two inches, whichever is less.

Part 3 – Execution

3.1 Post Installation

a. Measure post spacing parallel with ground surface. Install posts vertical, to the depth, spacing, and alignment shown on the drawings or staked on the ground. Steel line posts shall be installed by driving, if this can be done without damage to the post. Otherwise they shall be installed to the depth specified in larger, drilled or dug holes.

b. Steel and wood posts shall not be intermixed, except wood corner, end, pull and gateposts may be used with steel line posts.

c. Place earth backfill around posts in four-inch maximum layers and compact by rodding. Crown backfill around posts to a minimum of two inches above ground level.

3.2 Attaching Fence Wire to Posts

a. Attach wire on the side of the post opposite the land being protected, unless otherwise shown on drawings.

b. For end posts, corner posts, gateposts, and pull posts, wrap horizontal strands with three tightly wound wraps, and secure by tying the strand back on itself.

c. Fasten fence material to wooden posts with staples. Drive staples diagonally with the grain of the wood and slightly downwards. Do not drive the staple far enough to bind the wire into the post.

d. Fasten fence material to steel posts with two turns of 14 gage galvanized steel or iron wire clips.

3.3 Attachment Points

a. Attach each strand of barbed wire to each post.

Splicing

a. Splice wires as needed by using an eight wrap minimum Western Union splice. Wind all wraps tightly, with adjacent wraps in contact with one another.

3.5 Corner Assemblies

a. Install at all points where the horizontal fence alignment changes 10 degrees or more.

3.6 Pull Post Assemblies

a. Install as follows:

Horizontal Alignment – Maximum interval of 660 feet, except 200 feet for non-climb.

Curves – At the beginning and end of each curve.

3.7 Vertical Profile

a. At all points where the vertical deflection angle between two adjacent strands of wire is upward and exceeds 10 degrees.

3.8 Crossing Depressions

a. Where the fence crosses gullies or ground depressions between adjacent posts, an additional wire or wires shall be placed below the normal fencing to close the opening and maintain a maximum distance of six inches between the ground and bottom wire of the fence. This wire or wires shall be anchored to a deadman at each end.

Part 4 – Measurement and Payment

4.1 Measurement – Measurement will be the number of linear feet of fence completed, measured on slope length.

4.2 Payment – Payment will be made at the contract unit price for each linear foot of wire fence accepted to the nearest foot.

Payment will be made under:

Pay Item Pay Unit 02711

Barbed Wire Fence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L.F.

END OF SECTION

02735 – Tent Pads Part 1 – General

1.1 Scope

a. This work shall consist of construction or rehabilitaion of tent pads. It includes clearing, excavation and constructing the pads in accordance with these specifications and details as shown in the drawings.

b. Exact location of tent pads shall be staked by the Government.

1.2 Related Work Specified Elsewhere

a. Site Clearing – Section 02102

1.3 Job Conditions

a. Protection of Existing Trees and Vegetation:

1. 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.

2. Provide temporary guards to protect trees and vegetation to be left standing.

3. 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.

4. 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.

Part 2 – Materials

2.1 Borrow Material

a. Any borrow material necessary may be obtained from excess excavation or as directed by the C.O.R.

b. Borrow material shall consist of organic free soil that contains rock less than two inches in maximum dimension.

Part 3 - Execution

3.1 Site Clearing

a. General:

1. Remove trees, shrubs, grass and other vegetation, improvements, or obstructions interfering with rehabilitation or installation of new construction.

2. Remove such items elsewhere on site or premises as specifically indicated.

3. Removal includes digging out stumps and roots.

4. Carefully and cleanly cut roots and branches of trees indicated to be left standing, where such roots and branches obstruct new construction.

5. Clearing shall be kept to a minimum within the specified working limits and care exercised to not damage the root system of adjacent trees or shrubbery.

b. Topsoil:

1. Topsoil is defined as friable clay loam surface soil found in a depth of not less than four inches. Satisfactory topsoil is reasonably free of subsoil, clay lumps, stones, and other objects over two inches in diameter, and without weeds, roots, and other objectionable material.

2. Strip topsoil to whatever depths encountered in a manner to prevent intermingling with underlying subsoil or other objectionable material.

3. Where trees are indicated to be left standing, stop topsoil stripping a sufficient distance to prevent damage to main root system.

4. Stockpile topsoil in storage piles in areas shown, or where approved.

5. Construct storage piles to freely drain surface water.

6. Dispose of unsuitable or excess topsoil same as waste material, herein specified.

c. Clearing and Grubbing:

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

2. Completely remove stumps, roots, and other debris protruding through ground surface.

3. Use only hand methods for grubbing inside drip line of trees indicated to be left standing.

4. 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 six inch loose depth, and thoroughly compact to a density equal to adjacent original ground.

3.2 Disposal of Waste Materials

a. See Section 02135 – Waste Material Disposal

Part 4 – Measurement and Payment

4.1 Measurement – The method of measurement, described in Section 01800, will be designated in the Schedule of Items.

4.2 Payment – The accepted quantities will be paid for at the contract unit price for each pay item shown in the Schedule of Items.

02735 Tent Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EA.

END OF SECTION

02761 – Picnic Tables Part 1 – General

1.1 Contractor shall supply all labor, materials, tools and equipment to install picnic tables in the area.

Part 2 – Materials

2.1 Picnic tables shall conform to the size and shape as shown on the drawings.

2.2 Pre-cast exposed aggregate concrete table with hardware, as manufactured by Salmon River Pre-cast, 2787 Salubria Rd., Cambridge, ID Phone 208-566-3243, or equal.

2.3 Aggregate shall be smooth rounded stone, not crushed. The intent is, that it will not snag or be abrasive should something brush up against it (skin, clothing, etc.).

2.4 Table planks and stain shall be provided by the Government. The contractor will be responsible transporting the planks from Cummings Lot in Orofino, Idaho to the job site and for staining the table planks prior to installation.

2.5 Structural steel (flat iron) shall be minimum size of 1/4 inch thick, 3 inches wide and 2 foot 11 inches long.

2.6 Bolts, screws, washers and all required appurtenances to attach planks shall be hot dip galvanized.

2.7 Bedding material, as shown on the drawings.

Part 3 – Execution

3.1 All site improvements shall be constructed with tight, smooth, firm connections and joints, as recommended by the manufacturer.

3.2 Flat iron will be attached on the “long” end where there is no seating on the bottom of plank along the width of the table, so the planks will not bend and/or warp throughout the years.

3.3 Attach flat iron on underside of table with a minimum of two lag screws per plank, as shown on the drawings.

Part 4 – Measurement and Payment

4.1 Measurement – The method of measurement, described in Section 01800, will be designated in the Schedule of Items.

4.2 Payment – The accepted quantities will be paid for at the contract unit price for each pay item shown in the Schedule of Items.

02761

Picnic Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EA

END OF SECTION

02762 – Fire Rings

Part 1 – General

1.1 Contractor shall supply all labor, materials, tools and equipment to remove and dispose of existing fire rings.

Part 2 – Materials

2.1 Metal Fire Ring, as manufactured by Pilot Rock Model No. FS/DW-30/18/TB will be provided by the Government. The contractor will be responsible for transporting the firerings from Cummings Lot in Orofino, Idaho to the job site.

2.2 Aggregate for gravel pad.

2.3 Concrete for footing.

Part 3 – Execution

3.1 Locations where fire rings shall be placed will be staked by the C.O.R.

3.2 Install as shown on the drawings and recommended by the manufacturer.

Part 4 – Measurement and Payment

4.1 Measurement – The method of measurement, described in Section 01800, will be designated in the Schedule of Items.

4.2 Payment – The accepted quantities will be paid for at the contract unit price for each pay item shown in the Schedule of Items.

02762

Fire Ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EA

END OF SECTION

DIVISION 3 – CONCRETE

03313 – READY-MIX CONCRETE

Description a.

This section specifies concrete to be used for construction of the thrust blocks and small slabs.

Suppliers

Ready-mix concrete shall be supplied by a firm regularly engaged in the business.

1.3 Mix Design

Proportion the cement, aggregate, and water to obtain concrete with good workability.

b.

Minimum cement content: 6.5 sacks per cubic yard.

c.

Maximum water-cement ratio: 5.5 gallons per sack.

d.

Slump: 2 to 4 inches by ASTM C143-74.

e.

Air content: 3.5 to 6.5 percent by ASTM C231-75.

f.

Cement content: Tolerance from mix design of + 0.3 sack per cubic yard by ASTM C138-75.

g.

Strength: 3,500 psi minimum.

1.4 Batch…