Warm Springs Supplemental_road_pecs.doc

WARM SPRINGS STEWARDSHIP

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Forest Service Supplemental Specifications (FSSS) contained in the following list are applicable to this contract. The standard specifications are in the FP-03 specifications that can be referenced at the web site shown on the Preface. All specifications not included in the following list but referenced by listed specifications are applicable.

Preface…………………………………………………………………… FSSS-101- Terms, Format, and definitions………………………… ……. 3

FSSS-102- Bid, Award, and Execution of contract… ……………..…. 6 FSSS-103- Scope of Work. ……………………………………………….. 7 FSSS-104- Control of Work…………………………………………….….8 FSSS-105- Control of Material…………………………………………… 9 FSSS-106- Acceptance of Work…………………………………………. 10 FSSS-107- Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public……………. 13 FSSS-108- Prosecution and Progress……………………………………...15

FSSS-109- Measurement and Payment……………………………….… .16 FSSS-151-01 Mobilization……………………………………………….. 17 FSSS-155- Schedules for Construction Contracts………………………. 19 FSSS-156-01_Public Traffic…………………………………………… . 20 FSSS-201-1- Clearing and Grubbing…………………………………….. 21 FSSS- 204-1- Excavation and Embankment………………………………23 FSSS- 303-1 Road Reconditioning………………………………………..24 FSSS-322-22 Minor Aggregate, pit run 4” minus……………………… FSSS-602-1 Culverts and Drains………………………………………….29 FSSS- 651- Development of Pits and Quarries……………………………30 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.

Preface_R04F12 _02_23_2010 Copies of this document are available on- line at the Federal Highway Administration web site at http://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/pse/specs/ 101 - Terms, Format, and Definitions 101.00_nat__us08_12_2004 101.01_nat__us02_17_2005

101.01 Meaning of Terms.

Add the following:

Delete all references in FP-03 to Transportation Acquisition Regulations (TAR).

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101.03 Abbreviations.

Add the following to (a) Acronyms:

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.

Add the following:

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

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

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

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

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

Pioneer Road--Temporary construction access built along the route of the project.

Purchaser--The individual, partnership, joint venture, or corporation contracting with the Government under the terms of a Timber Sale Contract and acting independently or through agents, employees, or subcontractors.

Protected Streamcourse--A drainage shown on the plans or timber sale area map that requires designated mitigation measures.

Road Order--An order affecting and controlling traffic on roads under Forest Service jurisdiction. Road Orders are issued by a designated Forest Officer under the authorities of 36 CFR, part 260.

Schedule of Items--A schedule in the contract that contains a listing and description of construction items, quantities, units of measure, unit price, and amount.

Utilization Standards--The minimum size and percent soundness of trees described in the specifications to determine merchantable timber.

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

Figure 101-1—Illustration of road structure terms.

102 - Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract 102.00_nat__us02_16_2005 102 Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract Delete Section 102 in its entirety.

103 - Scope of Work 103.00_nat__us02_16_2005 Deletions Delete all but subsection 103.01 Intent of Contract.

104 - Control of Work 104.00_nat__us02_17_2005 Deletions Delete sections 104.01, 104.02, and 104.04.

104.06_nat__us02_17_2005 Add the following subsection:

104.06 Use of Roads by Contractor

The Contractor is authorized to use roads under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service for all activities necessary to complete this contract, subject to the limitations and authorizations designated in the Road Order(s) or described in the contract, when such use will not damage the roads or national forest resources, and when traffic can be accommodated safely.

105 - Control of Material 105.02_nat__us05_11_2004

105.02 Material Sources.

105.02(a) Government Provided Sources.

Add the following:

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.

Delete 105.05 (a) and (b) and the last sentence of the second paragraph and substitute the following:

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 (Page 1 of 3) 106.01_nat__us12_15_2004

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 stringent.

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.

Disputing Government test results.

106 - Acceptance of Work (Continued, Page 2 of 3) 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 106 - Acceptance of Work (Continued, Page 3 of 3) 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 Partial and Final Acceptance

Delete subsection 106.07.

107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public 107.05_nat__us05_11_2004

107.05 Responsibility for Damage Claims.

Delete the entire subsection.

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107.06 Contractor’s Responsibility for Work.

Delete the following:

“except as provided in Subsection 106.07”.

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107.09 Legal Relationship of the Parties.

Delete the entire subsection.

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107.10 Environmental Protection.

Add the following:

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

Before beginning any work, submit a Hazardous Spill Plan. List actions to be taken in the event of a spill. Incorporate preventive measures to be taken, such as the location of mobile refueling facilities, storage and handling of hazardous materials, and similar information. Immediately notify the CO of all hazardous- material spills.

Provide a written narrative report form no later than 24 hours after the initial report and include the following:

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

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

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

· Containment procedures.

· Summary of any communications by Contractor 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__us02_16_2005 108 Delete.

Delete Section 108 in its entirety.

109 - Measurement and Payment 109.00_nat__us02_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.

Add the following:

Contract quantities will be adjusted only when there are errors in the original design of 15% or more.

(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.

Change the following:

“(b) Cubic yard” to “(c) Cubic yard”.

FSSS-151-01

Section 151 - MOBILIZATION

Delete Section 151 in its entirety and replace with the following:

Description

151.01 This work consists of moving personnel, equipment, material, and incidentals to the project and performing all work necessary before beginning work at the project site, and obtaining permits, insurance, and bonds.

This work also includes washing and treating construction equipment and vehicles necessary for equipment transport to remove seeds, plants, and plant fragments before the equipment is used on Forest Service lands, according to the requirements within.

Construction Requirements

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

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

Notify the CO in writing at least 72 hours before moving any construction equipment onto the national forest. Notification will include an agreed upon location where the equipment will be available for inspection by the Forest Service. Inspection will be required after every cleaning.

Use methods of cleaning and locations for cleaning approved by the CO.

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

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

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

FSSS-151-01(Page 2 of 2)

Measurement

151.02 Clean equipment prior to moving onto this project. The initial cleaning will not be included in the measurement for payment.

Payment for cleaning will only be made if subsequent cleanings are ordered by the CO. Measurement shall be on an “each” basis, meaning one complete cleaning of all equipment required for this contract.

Subsequent cleanings necessitated by the Contractor’s actions but not directed by the CO will not be included in the measurement for payment.

Measure mobilization according to Subsection 109.02.

Payment

151.03 The accepted quantity, measured as provided in Subsection 109.02, will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the Section 151 pay item shown in the bid schedule. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section. See Subsection 109.05.

Progress payments for mobilization lump sum will be paid as follows:

(a) If applicable, bond premiums will be reimbursed according to FAR Clause 52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, after receipt of the evidence of payment.

(b) When 5 percent of the original contract amount is earned from other bid items, 50 percent of the mobilization item, or 5 percent of the original contract amount, whichever is less, will be paid.

(c) When 10 percent of the original contract amount is earned from other bid items, 100 percent of the mobilization item, or 10 percent of the original contract amount, whichever is less, will be paid.

(d) Any portion of the mobilization item in excess of 10 percent of the original contract amount will be paid after final acceptance.

Include all costs associated with the initial cleaning of equipment in the unit bid price for Mobilization. Cleaning for subsequent move-ins will not be paid for unless after a suspension ordered by the CO.

155 - Schedules for Construction Contracts 155.00_nat__us05_11_2004 155 Delete.

Delete Section 155 in its entirety.

FSSS-156

Section 156 —PUBLIC TRAFFIC

156.00_nat__us02_24_2005 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

156.03 General.

Submit a traffic-control plan for the CO’s approval before beginning work. Plan will address restriction of public access while work is being done.

Post construction signs in conformance with MUTCD. All required signs shall be in place and approved prior to beginning work on project.

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

Install and maintain ROAD CLOSED signs and warnings, as indicated in approved traffic-control plan. Maintenance and replacement of damaged signs will be the contractor’s responsibility.

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 for Item 151.01.

201_R04F12_02_23_2010 FSSS-201-1 (Page 1 of 2)

201 - CLEARING AND GRUBBING

Description 201.01 Replace with the following:

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

Material 201.02 Delete tree wound dressing material reference.

Construction Requirements

201.03 General.

Delete the first sentence.

Delete the last sentence.

201.04 Clearing.

Delete paragraph (c) and replace with the following:

(c) In areas outside the excavation, embankment, and slope-rounding limits, cut stumps to within 12 inches or one-third of the stump diameter of the ground, whichever is higher, measured on the side adjacent to the highest ground. For timber sales, stump heights will meet the requirements of the Timber Sale Contract.

Delete paragraph (d) and replace with the following:

(d) Do not cut vegetation less than 3 feet tall and less than 3 inches in diameter; that is within the clearing limits but beyond the roadway and not in a decking area; and that does not interfere with sight distance along the road.

Add the following:

(e) Trim branches of remaining trees or shrubs to give a clear height of 14 feet above the roadbed unless otherwise indicated. Trim tree limbs as near flush with the trunk as practicable.

FSSS-201-1 (Continued, page 2 of 2) 201_R04F12_02_23_2010

(f) Remove brush from log decks. Deck logs so that logs are piled parallel to one another; can be removed by standard log loading equipment; will not damage standing trees; will not interfere with drainage; and will not roll. Keep logs in log decks free of brush and soil.

(g) Remove dead trees over 6 inches in diameter measured at 12 inches above the ground that lean toward the road and are tall enough to reach the roadbed.

201.05 Grubbing.

Delete entire paragraph and replace with the following:

Grub all embankment areas. Undisturbed stumps may be left in place if they protrude less than 6 inches above the original ground and will be covered with more than 2 feet of embankment.

201.06 Disposal.

Delete the first sentence of this subsection and substitute the following:

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

Delete the second sentence.

Add the following:

Dispose of clearing and grubbing debris by method (e) Scattering.

(e) Scattering. Scatter construction slash outside the roadway without damaging trees. Limb all logs not meeting utilization standards. Place logs and stumps away from trees, positioned so they will not roll, and are not on top of one another. Limb and scatter other construction slash to reduce slash concentrations.

201.07 Acceptance.

Delete the second and third sentences.

PNF-SPS-204

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Section 204 – EXCAVATION AND EMBANKMENT

Construction Requirements

204.10 Embankment Construction.

Add the following

(e) Side Casting and End Dumping. Embankment may be placed by side casting and end dumping. Build solid embankments by working smaller rocks and fines in with larger rocks and fines to fill the voids. Operate hauling and spreading equipment uniformly over the full width of the embankment.

For Embankment Construction Method (e) no compaction testing is required.

204.11 Compaction

Delete in its entirety and replace with the following:

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Method (e) Compaction will be accomplished by operating hauling equipment and spreading equipment uniformly over the full width of each layer. Moisture content of the material shall be adjusted to obtain a level adequate for compaction.

204.13 Sloping, Shaping, and Finishing.

(D) Finishing.

Delete the paragraph and add the following:

The road surface shall be finished to a reasonably smooth, uniform shape conforming to the typical section SHOWN ON THE PLANS. Remove unsuitable material from the roadbed and replace it with suitable material. Compact the subgrade as required and finish roadbeds to within ± 1’ (one foot) of the staked lines and grades.

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FSSS-303-1 (Page 1 of 2) Section 303 - ROAD RECONDITIONING Construction Requirements

303.03 Ditch Reconditioning.

Delete and replace with the following:

Remove all slide material, rocks, and debris from existing ditches and culvert inlets and outlets. Leave vegetation in ditch if it is not interfering with the flow in the ditch line.

303.04 Shoulder Reconditioning.

Delete and replace with the following:

Repair as needed for removal of berms, drainage, safety, and smooth alignment.

303.05 Roadbed Reconditioning.

Delete and replace with the following:

Blade roadbed only as needed to remove slide material, rocks, debris, and surface irregularities, such as wheel ruts, water bars, slumps, etc. Leave vegetation in place if the template is smooth and in good condition. Maintain existing drainage patterns, such as driveable dips, as much as possible. Reconstruct Dips where shown on the drawings. Adjust the moisture content of the material as needed to obtain compaction. (Water is incidental to Road Reconditioning, and obtain water from source described in FSSS322.03) Compact the roadbed after blading by making one pass over the entire roadbed with a smooth drum roller, regardless of whether the roadbed has been bladed or not. Leave the roadbed in a loose, uncompacted state where pit run aggregate is to be placed.

303.06 Aggregate Surface Reconditioning.

Delete the section.

303.09 Acceptance.

MARCH 2005

FSSS-303-1 (Continued, Page 2 of 2)

Delete and replace with the following:

Acceptance for road reconditioning work is based on visual inspection of the work for compliance with the contract.

Measurement 303.10 Delete and replace with the following:

The Contract Quantity for road reconditioning by the mile will be as shown on the Schedule of Items.

FSSS-322-1 (page 1 of 3) 322_R04F12_02_23_2010

Section 322 – Minor Aggregate Pit Run 4” minus Description

322.01 This work consists of furnishing and placing one or more courses of pit-run aggregate on a prepared surface. Work includes producing aggregate by grid rolling, screening, or crushing methods, and hauling and placing pit-run aggregate.

Material

322.02 Conform to the following:

Aggregate: No quality requirements or gradation other than maximum size will be required for pit run and grid-rolled materials. Pit-run maximum size for this project is 4-inch minus. For grid rolling, use all suitable material that can be reduced to maximum size.

Water: Furnish water free of substances detrimental to the work.

Construction Requirements

322.03 General. Prepare the surface on which the aggregate course is placed according to Section 204 or 303 as applicable.

Request approval of the roadbed in writing before placing aggregate.

Develop, haul, and apply water as needed to adjust moisture content. Install screens on the water-truck pump intakes with maximum openings of 3/32 inch. This is to protect aquatic organisms. One approved water source is shown on the drawings. The contractor shall obtain approval for other water sources from the COR, who will coordinate with the Fish Biologist and Hydrologist.

After processing on the road, remove all oversize material from the road and dispose of it as directed by the CO.

If the aggregate is produced and stockpiled before placement, handle and stockpile as directed by the CO.

322_R04F12_02_23_2010 FSSS-322-1 (Continued, Page 2 of 3)

322.04 Mixing and Spreading. Mix the aggregate and adjust the moisture content to obtain a uniform mixture with moisture content suitable for compaction. Spread and shape the mixture on the prepared surface in a uniform layer with no segregation of size, and to a loose depth that will provide the required compacted thickness.

Do not place in layers exceeding 6 inches in compacted thickness for aggregate base and surface courses. When more than one layer is necessary, compact each layer according to Subsection 322.05 before placing the next layer. Route hauling and leveling equipment uniformly over the full width.

322.05 Compacting. Compact each layer full width. Roll from the sides to the center, parallel to the centerline of the road. Along curbs, headers, walls, and all places not accessible to the roller, compact the material with approved tampers or compactors.

Compact the aggregate using one of the following methods as specified in the Summary of Estimated Quantities:

Compaction A. Operating spreading and hauling equipment over the full width of the travelway.

Compaction B.

Process the pit run aggregate by utilizing a bulldozer, D-6 or larger. Obtain compaction by walking the dozer over the full width of each layer of aggregate a minimum of three times. If a roller is used to obtain compaction, use a roller specifically designed to break down rocky material and the following requirements, unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer:

1. Sheepsfoot, tamping or grid rollers shall be capable of exerting a force of 3000 lb/ft of width of roller drum.

2. Vibratory steel-wheel rollers shall have a minimum weight of 5 Tons. The compactor shall be equipped with amplitude and frequency controls.

Compaction C. Moisten or dry the aggregate to a uniform moisture content between 5 and 7 percent based on total dry weight of the mixture. Compact as specified in Subsection 204.11(d) or (e).

For all compaction methods, blade the surface of each layer during the compaction operations to remove irregularities and produce a reasonably smooth surface.

322.06 Construction Tolerance. If grade finishing stakes are required, finish the surface to within ±2 feet from staked line and grade elevation. (Refer to Construction Tolerance “I” in Table 204-2.)

FSSS-322-1 (Continued, Page 3 of 3) Correct all defective areas by loosening the material, adding or removing material, reshaping, and compacting.

Ensure that the compacted thickness is not consistently above or below the specified thickness.

Ensure that the compacted width is not consistently above the specified width.

322.07 Maintenance. Maintain the aggregate course to the correct line, grade, and cross section by blading, watering, rolling, or any combination thereof until placement of the next course. Correct all defects according to Subsection 322.06.

322.08 Acceptance. Other aggregate properties will be evaluated under Subsections 106.02 and 106.04. Placement of aggregate courses will be evaluated under Subsections 106.02 and 106.04.

Preparation of the surface on which the aggregate course is placed will be evaluated under Section 204 or 303 as applicable.

Measurement

322.09 Furnishing and placement of pit-run aggregate will be paid by the cubic yard, loose measure.

602-1_R04F12_03_013_2005 Section 602 - CULVERTS AND DRAINS Description Add the following:

This bid item includes payment for excavation ,installation of culvert, backfill, and hand-placed riprap and other appurtenances as required. Removal and disposal of existing culverts will be paid under pay item 203.05 , Removal of Structures and obstructions.

Construction Requirements

602.03 General

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Construct the width of trenches in natural ground to permit satisfactory joining of the culvert sections and thorough tamping of the bedding material under and around the culvert. Excavate trenches to a minimum width equal to the culvert diameter plus 2 feet.

Excavate unstable material below grade line and replace with suitable material. Ensure that the foundation material is at a moisture level that is suitable for compaction. Compact foundation material using compaction equipment designed for this purpose until visual displacement ceases.

Cover the foundation with a blanket of loose material to a depth sufficient to allow the corrugations to become filled with the material.

Place backfill in horizontal layers that do not exceed 6 inches. Ensure that the backfill material is at a moisture level that is suitable for compaction. Do not use rocks larger than 3 inches within 12 inches of the pipe. Compact each layer using compaction equipment designed for this purpose until visual displacement ceases.

Bring backfill up evenly on all sides. Extend each layer to the limits of the excavation or to natural ground. Continue backfilling and compacting until backfill is a minimum of 12 inches above the top of the culvert.

602.08 Acceptance.

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Delete the words “and 106.04.” from the second paragraph.

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Section 651 –Development of Pits and Quarries

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Description

651.01 This work consists of clearing, grubbing, stripping topsoil, removing overburden, constructing access roads, conducting restoration activities, and performing other incidental work required for pit or quarry development. The boundaries of the pit area will be staked on the ground by the COR prior to work by the contractor.

Construction Requirements

651.02 General. Submit a plan of operations according to Section 105. Perform all work in accordance with Sections 105, 201, 203, 204, 625, and 635, landscape preservation requirements, and the approved pit and quarry development plan of operations. Perform the work in accordance with MSHA 30 CFR, part 56.

651.03 Acceptance. Developing pits and quarries will be evaluated under Subsections 106.02 and 106.04.

651.04 Restoration. After excavation has been completed in part or all of the area, slope and grade the sides to 1.33 V : 1 H or flatter, and smooth the general pit area.

Payment

651.05 Pit Development is considered a subsidiary item to Sections 322 Minor aggregate, pit run.

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