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INDEX OF SECTIONS

SECTION K – REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B – SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

BRIDGE APPROACH RAILS

151(01) Mobilization 1 LS LSQ

556(07) Terminal Section, Type 3k 12 EA CQ

556(50) Bridge Approach Railing, 225 FT CQ Type IV CLASS A

The magnitude of the project is between $100,000.00 and $250,000.00.

B.2 Non Discrimination Statement The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C 20250-9410, or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The work shall consist of installation of approach guardrails and terminal end sections on Bridge # 101-16.8, 109-0.1 and 213-0.4 located on the Shoshone National Forest.

C.2 PROJECT LOCATION

Bridge # 101-16.8: From Cody, Wyoming take State Highway 120 16 miles north to State Highway 296, travel approximately 20 miles northwest to County Road 7GQ (FSR 101), travel approximately 17 miles on County Road 7GQ (FSR 101)to Bridge # 101-16.8. The bridge is located in the SW corner of Section 7, Township 54 N, Range 106W

Bridge # 109-0.1: From Cody, Wyoming take State Highway 120 16 miles north to State Highway 296, travel approximately 40 miles northwest to FSR 109, travel 0.1 miles on FSR 109 to Bridge # 109-0.1. The bridge is located in the SW corner of Section 9, Township 56 N, Range 106W

Bridge # 213-0.4: From Cody, Wyoming take State Highway 120 approximately 50 miles south to Hot Springs County Road 17 (4 Mile Road) travel 4 miles southwest to Hot Springs County Road 36 (Grass Creek Road), travel west 22 miles west to FSR 214, travel north 1.5 miles to FSR 213, travel northwest 4 miles to Bridge #213-0.4. The bridge is located in the SE corner of Section 6, Township 45 N, Range 101W

C.3 STORAGE

The Contracting Officer will approve an area for the contractor to use to store materials and equipment. Contractor shall retain full responsibility for security of such storage.

C.4 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

There is no Government furnished material.

The Contractor shall provide a work plan and schedule that demonstrates how the work will be completed and in what time frame at the pre-work meeting. No work shall start until the work plan and schedule is approved by the Contracting Officer.

C.8 SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT PROGRAM

The Contractor must comply with the Agricultural Act of 2014; the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Federal Acquisition Regulation; Executive Order (EO) 13514, “Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance,” dated October 5, 2009; EO 13423, “Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management,” dated January 24, 2007; and Presidential Memorandum, “Driving Innovation and Creating Jobs in Rural America through Biobased and Sustainable Product Procurement,” dated February, 2012 to provide biobased products.

The Contractor shall utilize products and material made from biobased materials (e.g. biobased greases, biobased hydraulic fluids, biobased absorbents) to the maximum extent possible without jeopardizing the intended end use or detracting from the overall quality delivered to the end user. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quality that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards. All supplies and materials to be used in the performance of work described herein are subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer.

The following is an example list of products that may be used in this contract for operations and maintenance for which biobased products are available. The list is not all inclusive. It is desirable that vendors be able to supply the greatest number of biobased products listed meeting the health and environmental specifications.

Diesel Fuel Additives

(1) Any substance, other than one composed solely of carbon and/or hydrogen, that is intentionally added to diesel fuel (including any added to a motor vehicle's fuel system) and that is not intentionally removed prior to sale or use.

(2) Neat biodiesel, also referred to as B100, when used as an additive. Diesel fuel additive does not mean neat biodiesel when used as a fuel or blended biodiesel fuel (e.g., B20). 90% - Minimum Biobased Content Hydraulic Fluids - Mobile Equipment Hydraulic fluids formulated for general use in nonstationary equipment, such as tractors, end loaders, or backhoes. 44% - Minimum Biobased Content Penetrating Lubricants Products formulated to provide light lubrication and corrosion resistance in close tolerant internal and external applications including frozen nuts and bolts, power tools, gears, valves, chains, and cables. 68% - Minimum Biobased Content Greases - Truck Lubricants composed of oils thickened to a semisolid or solid consistency using soaps, polymers or other solids, or other thickeners. Lubricants that are designed for use on the fifth wheel of tractor trailer trucks onto which the semi-trailer rests and pivots. 71% - Minimum Biobased Content Gear Lubricants Products, such as greases or oils, that are designed to reduce friction when applied to a toothed machine part (such as a wheel or cylinder) that meshes with another toothed part to transmit motion or to change speed or direction. 58% - Minimum Biobased Content Fuel Conditioners Products formulated to improve the performance and efficiency of engines by providing benefits such as removing accumulated deposits, increasing lubricity, removing moisture, increasing the cetane number, and/or preventing microbial growths within the fuel system. 64% - Minimum Biobased Content Erosion Control Woven or non-woven fiber materials manufactured for use on construction, demolition, or other sites to prevent wind or water erosion of loose earth surfaces, which may be combined with seed and/or fertilizer to promote growth (77% - Minimum Biobased Content).

For more information regarding the Department of Agriculture Biobased Program go to: http://www.biopreferred.gov. The EPA guidelines and products can be found at the following websites: http://www.epa.gov/cpg/ and http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/tools/cpg/products/index.htm.

C.9 AGAR 452.211-73 ATTACHMENTS TO STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS (FEB 1988)

The attachments to the Statement of Work/Specifications listed in Section J are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

C.10 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

"Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads & Bridges of Federal Highway Projects" (FP-03, U.S. Customary Units) are included in this solicitation by reference only. The requirements contained in these Specifications are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

Copies of the "Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads & Bridges on Federal Highway Projects", (FP-03, U.S. Customary Unit), are available from the SUPERINTENDENT OF DOCUMENTS, U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE, P.O. BOX 371954, PITTSBURGH, PA 15250-7954. The stock number to order is SN001-001-00660-2. Call (202) 512-1800 for the current price and to place telephone orders. You can FAX orders to (202) 512-2250. Credit card orders will be accepted.

Electronic versions of the "Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads & Bridges on Federal Highway Projects" FP-03, U.S. Customary Unit, are available on the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highways Administration website at: http://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/business/resources/specs/fp-03.htm .

C.11 ADDENDUM TO STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

Table of Contents

PREFACE

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. The FP-03 specifications are available online at: http://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/business/resources/specs/fp-03.htm

101 -- TERMS, FORMAT, AND DEFINITIONS

101.01 Meaning of Terms.

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Delete all references in FP-03 to Transportation Acquisition Regulations (TAR). For Timber Sales, delete all references in FP-03 to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).

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

101.04 SI Symbols.

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101.04 Definitions.

Delete the following definitions and substitute the following:

Bid Schedule-- The Schedule of Items.

Bridge-- No definition.

Contractor-- The individual or legal entity contracting with the Government for performance of prescribed work. In a timber sale contract, the contractor is the “purchaser”.

Culvert-- No definition.

Right-of-Way-- A general term denoting (1) the privilege to pass over land in some particular line (including easement, lease, permit, or license to occupy, use, or traverse public or private lands), or (2) Real property necessary for the project, including roadway, buffer areas, access, and drainage areas.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Figure 101-1—Illustration of road structure terms.

102 -- BID, AWARD, AND EXECUTION OF CONTRACT

Delete Section 102 in its entirety.

103 -- SCOPE OF WORK

Delete all but subsection 103.01 Intent of Contract.

104 -- CONTROL OF WORK

Delete sections 104.01 and 104.02.

104.04 Coordination of Contract Documents.

Delete Subsection 104.04 and substitute the following:

The special contract requirements, standard specifications, and plans are contract documents. A requirement in one document is binding as though occurring in all contract documents. The contract documents are intended to be complementary and to describe and provide for a complete contract. In case of discrepancy, calculated and shown dimensions govern over scaled dimensions. The contract documents govern in the following order:

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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

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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.

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.

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 restrictive.

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. Three methods of determining conformity and accepting work are described in Subsections 106.02 to 106.04 inclusive. The primary method of acceptance is specified in each Section of work. However, work may be rejected at any time it is found by any of the methods not to comply with the contract.

Remove and replace work that does not conform to the contract, or to prevailing industry standards where no specific contract requirements are noted, at no cost to the Government.

(a) Disputing Government test results. If the accuracy of Government test results is disputed, promptly inform the CO. If the dispute is unresolved after reasonable steps are taken to resolve the dispute, further evaluation may be obtained by written request. Include a narrative describing the dispute and a proposed resolution protocol that addresses the following:

(1) Sampling method;

(2) Number of samples;

(3) Sample transport;

(4) Test procedures;

(5) Testing laboratories;

(6) Reporting;

(7) Estimated time and costs; and

(8) Validation process.

If the evaluation requires additional sampling or testing be performed, mutually agree with the Government on witnessing procedures and on sampling and testing by a third party laboratory. Use a third party laboratory accredited by the AASHTO accreditation program. Provide proof of the laboratory’s accreditation for the test procedures to be used. Do not use the same laboratory that produced the disputed Government test results or that produced the test results used as a basis for the dispute.

The CO will review the proposed resolution protocol and may modify it before final approval and execution.

The Government will use the approved resolution protocol test results to determine the validity of the disputed testing. If the Government test results are validated, the Contractor will be responsible for all costs associated with developing and performing the resolution protocol. If the Government test results are not validated, the Government will be responsible for all costs associated with developing and performing the resolution protocol. If the validity of the Government test results cannot be determined, the Contractor and Government will equally share all costs associated with developing and carrying out the resolution protocol.

The request must contain supporting rationale and documentation. Include references or data justifying the proposal based on an evaluation of test results, effect on service life, value of material or work, quality, aesthetics, and other tangible engineering basis. The CO will determine disposition of the nonconforming work.

106.05 Statistical Evaluation of Work and Determination of Pay Factor (Value of Work).

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Statistical evaluation of the work will not be required. All specifications referring to this Subsection shall instead be referred to Subsections 106.02 through 106.04 as appropriate for the work performed.

106.07 Partial and Final Acceptance

Delete subsection 106.07.

107 -- LEGAL RELATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITY TO THE PUBLIC

107.05 Responsibility for Damage Claims.

Delete subsection 107.05.

107.06 Contractor’s Responsibility for Work.

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“except as provided in Subsection 106.07”.

107.08 Sanitation, Health, and Safety.

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Perform all operations in a prudent, conscientious, safe and professional manner. Ensure that all personnel involved in handling and packaging the hazardous waste are trained for the level of expertise required for the proper performance of the task and, in particular, in the areas of chemical incompatibility, general first aid procedures, and spills. Provide handling and personal protective equipment appropriate to ensure safe handling of the hazardous waste according to 29 CFR 1910.120. Notify the Forest Service of all hazardous material that may be brought onto the National Forest.

107.09 Legal Relationship of the Parties.

Delete subsection 107.09.

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 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.

107.11 Protection of Forests, Parks, and Public Lands.

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For each yarder, loader, jammer, chipper, crawler tractor, skidder, hauling truck, portable welder, or comparable type equipment, the Contractor shall furnish one shovel, size O or larger, attached to each unit and one two and one-half pound or larger dry chemical or four pound or larger carbon dioxide type fire extinguisher attached to each unit.

For each power saw, soil auger, portable pump, or like powered equipment, the Contractor shall furnish one shovel, size 0 or larger, and one dry chemical fire extinguisher, 8 ounce or larger, immediately available to the operator of the equipment. The fire extinguisher shall be with the operator of the equipment; the shovel may be with the fuel can used to refuel the equipment.

Refueling of the equipment shall be done in an area cleared and void of flammable materials. Power saws shall be moved from the spot of refueling before starting.

(2) Fire Prevention.

Blasting - Advance approval in writing is required from the District Ranger through the CO. The use of fuses shall not be permitted, except near power lines where the danger of accidental detonation is present. Use of prima cord will not be allowed in clearing operations where flammable materials are present. A watchman will remain on site for at least one hour after detonation in areas of blasting where flammable fuels are present. Explosives will be stored at all times in a locked box marked "Explosives." All Federal, State, and local laws concerning the use and storage of explosives shall be followed.

Welding - All flammable materials will be cleared for a minimum distance of 10 feet around any welding operation. Fire extinguishers and fire tools are required as shown in Section B-1(b).

Open Fires - In accordance with State and local regulations.

Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50a the following is prohibited on each National Forest or National Grasslands in the Rocky Mountain Region:

Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine on any timber, brush or grass covered land, including trails traversing such land, without a spark arrester, maintained in effective working order, meeting either (i) Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Standard 5100-1a; or (ii) the 80 percent efficiency level determined according to the appropriate Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) recommended Practices J335 and J350.

Violation of this regulation and the general prohibitions of 36 CFR 261.3 to .20 is punishable by a fine of not more than $500 or imprisonment for not more than 6 months or both.

Gas and Oil Use and Storage - Gasoline will be stored and transported only in metal containers with tight caps or seals. Gas and oil drum storage areas will be cleared of all flammable material for a distance of 50 feet around the drums. Storage areas will be posted with "No Smoking" signs. Oil filters, oil cans, oily rags, etc., will be removed from the project area and discarded in proper waste disposal receptacles or sites.

Smoking - Smoking is prohibited while operating tractors or open-type vehicles, or while walking or working in an area with flammable fuels.

108 -- PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS

Delete Section 108 in its entirety.

109 -- MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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

(c) Cubic Yard Delete methods (2) and (4).

Measurement Terms and Definitions.

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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.

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Description 152.01(c) Material.

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Use required stake dimensions and materials. Pre-paint the top 2 inches of all stakes and lath, or mark them with plastic flagging. Use designated colors for paint or flagging. Mark all stakes with a stake pencil that leaves a legible imprint, or with waterproof ink.

Do not use aerosol spray paints.

Use moisture-resistant paper for survey notes. Keep notes in books with covers that will protect the contents and retain the pages in numerical sequence.

Construction Requirements

152.02 General.

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When indicated on the plans, a preliminary survey line has been established on the ground. The project location line is established by offsets from this preliminary line.

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Reestablish missing reference, control lines, or stakes as necessary to control subsequent construction staking operations

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Take roadway cross-sections normal to centerline. When the centerline curve radius is less than or equal to 200 feet, take cross-sections at a maximum centerline spacing of 25 feet. When the centerline curve radius is greater than 200 feet take cross-sections at a maximum centerline spacing of 80 feet.

c) Slope Stakes & References:

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Slope stakes and references. When required, locate slope stakes on designated portions of the road. Locate the slope stake catch points and use them to establish clearing limits and slope stake references.

Mark slope stakes with the station, the amount of cut or fill, the horizontal distance to centerline, and the slope ratios.

Place slope reference stakes at least 10 feet outside the clearing limit and mark with the offset distance to the slope stake. Place sight stakes when required.

Prior to clearing and grubbing operations, move the slope stake outside the clearing limit to the slope reference stake. After clearing and grubbing and before excavation, reset the slope stakes in their original position.

Use the designated method to establish the slope stake catchpoint.

· Method I -- Computed Method. Use the template information shown in the plans or other Government-provided data to calculate the actual location of the catchpoint. The slope stake “catchpoint distance” provided may be used as a trial location to initiate slope staking. Recatch slope stakes on any section that does not match the staking report within the tolerances established in Table 152-2.

· Method II -- Catchpoint Measurement Method. Determine the location of slope stake catchpoints by measuring the catchpoint distances shown in the plans or other Government-provided data.

(d) Clearing and grubbing limits.

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Establish clearing limits on each side of the location line by measuring the required horizontal or slope distances shown in the stake notes. Mark the clearing limits with flagging or tags on trees to be left standing, or on lath. Make markings intervisible, and no more than 90 feet apart.

After establishing clearing limits, move the location line stake outside the clearing limits for station identification purposes, and mark it with horizontal distance to location line

(e) Centerline reestablishment.

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Reestablish centerline from instrument control points. The maximum spacing between centerline points is 25 feet when the centerline curve radius is less than or equal to 200 feet. When the centerline curve radius is greater than 200 feet, the maximum distance between centerline points is 80 feet.

(g) Culverts.

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Set culvert reference stakes at all culvert locations. Set a culvert reference stake on the centerline of the culvert 10 feet from each end or beyond the clearing limit, whichever is greater. Record the following on culvert reference stakes:

When required, stake headwall for culverts by setting a hub with a guard stake on each side of the culvert on line with the face of the headwall. Perform this work after clearing is completed.

152.03 (l) Miscellaneous Survey and Staking.

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Replace Table 152-1 with the following two tables:

Table 152-1 Tolerances for reestablishing P-line, traverse, and elevations.

Precision Class

Vertical Closureb (±)

A (Bridges)

10 second rejection limit

0.02ft/1000ftc

20 second rejection limit

0.02ft/1000ftc

1 minute rejection limit

a. Accuracy of offset measurement.

b. Determine vertical closures at intervals not to exceed 2000 ft as measured along centerline.

c. Use greater value.

Table 152-2 Cross section and slope stake tolerances.

Horizontal and vertical accuracy for slope stake, slope stake references, and clearing limits. In feet or percentage of horizontal distance measured from centerline or reference stake, whichever is greater.

153 -- CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

153.02 Contractor Quality Control Plan.

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Submit proposals in writing for using alternate AASHTO or State approved test methods for approval. Alternate methods may be allowed based on documented equivalence to the method specified.

153.04 Records.

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154 -- CONTRACTOR SAMPLING AND TESTING

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155 -- SCHEDULES FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS

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

156.01 Description.

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

156.02 Material.

Conform to the “Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices” (MUTCD) and applicable Subsections within the following Sections:

156.03 Roads to be Constructed.

Unless otherwise indicated within the plans or specifications, keep existing roads open to all traffic during road improvement work, and maintain them in a condition that will adequately accommodate traffic. Perform no work that interferes or conflicts with traffic or existing access to the roadway surface until a plan for the satisfactory handling of traffic has been approved by the CO.

Specific requirements for temporary closures, detours, part-width construction, and access to adjacent or intersecting facilities will be indicated within the plans or specifications. Post construction signs and traffic control devices in conformance with the MUTCD and the project requirements. Do not proceed with work on the project until all required signs and barricades are in place and approved by the CO.

Before shutting down any operations, take all necessary precautions to prevent damage to the project, such as temporary detours, approaches, crossings, or intersections; and provide for normal drainage and minimization of erosion. Leave all travel ways in a condition suitable for traffic.

When indicated on the plans or described in the specifications, road segments may be closed to all traffic during the period(s) when construction is in progress. If any of the listed roads are to be closed during construction operations, give the CO at least 14 days advance notice. Unless otherwise provided, when construction activity is in progress, delays may not exceed 30 minutes, in order to reasonably accommodate traffic.

If optional bid item is chosen the bridge shall be closed to all traffic during construction.

156.04 Maintaining Roadways during Work.

Do not construct detours outside of the clearing limits or use alternate route detours without the approval of the CO.

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

Traffic control devices and services will be evaluated under Section 635.

156.06 Measurement and Payment

See subsection 109.05.

No separate payment shall be made for construction signs. This work is incidental to other pay items.

C.12 DRAWINGS

SECTION D — PACKAGING AND MARKING

{For this Solicitation, there are NO clauses in this Section}

SECTION E — INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.arnet.gov/far/

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

FAR 52.246-12 INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION (AUG 1996)

SECTION F — DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 SUSPENSIONS FOR OTHER THAN GOVERNMENT’S CONVENIENCE

The Contracting Officer may issue orders to suspend the work wholly or in part for such period of time as deemed necessary because of: (1) Weather or ground conditions when further prosecution of the work might cause environmental or resource damage to the project, access roads to the project, or adjacent property. Such action would include but not be limited to instances such as siltation of streams, damage to access roads, rutting of project roads which causes otherwise suitable soils to become muddy or unsuitable; or (2) Failure of the Contractor to comply with Specifications such as but not limited to placement of frozen material in fills, placing of asphalts at temperatures lower than those specified, performing work prior to prerequisite approvals, operating equipment not meeting fire requirements, or when conditions exist which do not meet safety requirements. Whether or not a suspend work notice is issued, the Contractor shall be responsible for correcting any damage caused by his/her operation, whether inside or outside project limits, at no cost to the Government. Such suspensions shall not be considered as suspensions for the Convenience of the Government under FAR 52.242-14, Suspension of Work, and shall not qualify for equitable adjustment

F.2 SCHEDULES FOR CONTRACTS

If Contractor's progress falls behind progress work schedule, the Contractor shall take such action as necessary to improve his progress; in addition, the Contracting Officer may require Contractor to submit a revised schedule and proposed plan of work to ensure completion of the work within the time(s) set forth in the contract.

Contractor shall schedule work to allow enough time for final inspections and any possible reworks to be completed by the contract end date

F.3 FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.arnet.gov/far/

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 5 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 60 calendar days. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 DESIGNATION OF CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE

The Contracting Officer will designate in writing a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at the time of contract award.

The COR is responsible for administering the performance of work under this contract. In no event, however, will any understanding, agreement, modification, change order, or other matter deviating from the terms of this contract be effective or binding upon the Government unless approved and formalized by proper contractual documents executed by the Contracting Officer prior to completion of the contract.

The Contracting Officer should be informed as soon as possible of any actions or inactions by the Contractor or the Government which will change the required delivery or completion times stated in the contract, and the contract will be modified accordingly. (This does not apply to individual task assignments which were issued by the COR provided they do not affect the delivery schedule or performance period stated in the contract).

On all matters that pertain to the contract terms the Contractor must communicate with the Contracting Officer. Whenever, in the opinion of the Contractor, the COR requests effort outside the scope of the contract, the Contractor should so advise the COR. If the COR persists and there still exists a disagreement as to proper contractual coverage, the Contracting Officer should be notified immediately, preferably in writing if time permits. Proceeding with work without proper contractual coverage could result in nonpayment or necessitate submittal of a contract claim.

G.2 CONTRACTOR’S REPRESENTATIVE

At all times during performance of this contract and until work is completed and accepted, the Contractor shall directly superintend the work or assign and have on the worksite competent representatives who are satisfactory to the Contracting Officer and has authority to act for the Contractor.

The Government may, at its option, suspend work with full count of contract time continuing, if the Contractor fails to provide a contractor representative (1) conversant in the English language and (2) able to read and understand the contract.

G.3 PAYMENT.

Payment will be made at the awarded schedule item price for satisfactorily completed work. Partial payment may be authorized by the Contracting Officer.

This contract incorporates the Construction Wage Rate Requirements (Formerly known as Davis Bacon Wage Rates). Weekly payrolls are mandatory and must be turned into the Contracting Officer Representative for review and approval. Invoices will not be processed until acceptable payrolls have been received.

A signed payment certification must accompany your invoice for payment to be authorized. See Attachment 1 in Section J.

G.3.1 Invoice Processing Platform The "Submit Invoice-to" address for USDA orders is the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The contractor must follow the instructions on how to register and submit invoices via IPP as prescribed in the previous communications from USDA and Treasury. All invoices are to be submitted via the electronic Invoice Processing Platform. This is a mandatory requirement initiated by the U.S. Department of Treasury and you can find more information at this website https://www.ipp.gov/index.htm. Please make sure that your company has registered at https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm to establish your account.

SECTION H — SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL

The Interagency Fire Dispatch Center will be contacted in the event of any fire in or near the project area(s) (1-800-295-9954). (See Section C11 paragraph 107.11)

H.2 SAFETY PLAN

(a) The Contractor shall provide a copy of their safety plan at the pre-work meeting.

(b) The Safety Plan should be available to all employees and subcontractors working on the contract.

(c) The Safety Plan should cover at a minimum:

i. Safety briefings covering the area working in, equipment being used, and any special considerations for the work under the contract

ii. Personal Protective Equipment required for the work under the contract

iii. Appropriate OSHA requirements for the type of work under the contract

iv. Weather considerations for the time of year of the contract.

v. Communication issues and locations of the nearest medical facilities to the job site.

vi. Emergency numbers to contact if an accident happens.

If Contractor maintains storage facilities for oil or oil products on National Forest lands, Contractor shall take appropriate preventative measures to ensure that any spill of such oil or oil products does not enter any stream or other waters of the United States or any of the individual States.

Contractor shall prepare a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan for oil or oil products storage.

Contractor will have an oil/oil products spill remediation kit on site at all times. Kit contents will include: 20 – 15”x19” Pads, 3 – 3”x4’ socks, 5 Disposable bags & ties, 1 pair Nitrile gloves, 1 pair of Safety Goggles, 1 clear bag w/ zipper for packaging.

Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer Representative, Contracting Officer, and appropriate agencies of all spills in the amount of five gallons or more of oil or oil products on National Forest lands that are caused by Contractor’s employees, equipment, agents, contractors, subcontractors, or their employees or agents, directly or indirectly, as a result of Contractor’s operations. Contractor will take whatever initial action may be safely accomplished to contain all spills.

H.5 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

Contractor shall notify the National Response Center and Contracting Officer of all releases of reportable quantities of hazardous substances on National Forest lands that are caused by Contractor’s employees, equipment, agents, contractors, subcontractors, or their employees or agents, directly or indirectly, as a result of…