38_AG-9702-S-10-0349.doc

OMB APPROVAL NO. 2700-0042

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

AG-9702-S-10-0349

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

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SEALED BID (IFB)

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NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

10 May 2010

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

358830

6. PROJECT NO.

CRFR2109

7. ISSUED BY

CODE

U. S. FOREST SERVICE

EROC-SW Contracting

1323 Club Dr.

Vallejo, CA 94592 See Section L – Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors or Respondents for offer submittal requirements

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME

April Blodgett B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS) 707-562-9121

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):

SPECIAL NOTICE

*RECOVERY* - This solicitation is funded in whole or part by funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

Price Range The Government's estimate is:

between $500,000 and $1,000,000.

All questions and clarifications must be submitted in writing to ablodgett@fs.fed.us.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within N/A calendar days and complete it within N/A calendar days after receiving

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award, FORMCHECKBOX notice to proceed. This performance period is FORMCHECKBOX mandatory, FORMCHECKBOX negotiable. (See Schedule of Items.)

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

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

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YES

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NO

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A.

The offers shall be submitted via www.fbo.gov for the performance of the work required in this solicitation which is due by June 4, 2010 at 2:00 p.m, local time (pacific time).

B.

An offer guarantee

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is, FORMCHECKBOX is not required.

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 30 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

E. Offers must include the following information with their offer: email address of point of contact, Tax Identification Number (TIN), and Duns and Bradstreet number (DUNS).

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

1442-101

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

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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)

Email address:

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than Item 14)

TIN #

DUNS #

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 30 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 at 100% of the contract amount.

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: :

eroc-sw_invoices@fs.fed.us

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

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

26. ADMINISTERED BY

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U. S. FOREST SERVICE

EROC-SW Contracting

1323 Club Dr.

Vallejo, CA 94592

U. S. FOREST SERVICE

EROC-SW Contracting

1323 Club Dr.

Vallejo, CA 94592

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, requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated 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

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Table of Contents

Section B Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs Schedule of Items……………………..

Section C Description/Specifications/Statement of Work…………………………………… Section E Inspection and Acceptance………………………………………………………………….

Section F Deliveries or Performance…………………………………………………………………… Section G Contract Administration Data……………………………………………………………… Section H Special Contract Requirements…………………………………………………………….

Section I Contract Clauses…………………………………………………………………………………..

Section J List of Attachments……………………………………………………………………………… Section K Representations, Certifications, and other Statements of Offeror(s) or Respondent(s)………………………………………………………………………………… Section L Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offeror(s) or Respondent(s)…..

Section M Evaluation Factors for Award………………………………………………………………..

Your email address: __________________________________________________

Your Tax Identification Number (TIN): _____________________________

Your DUNs number: __________________________________________________

Reminder:

Please submit your original bid bond to:

U. S. Forest Service

EROC-SW - April Blodgett

1323 Club Dr.

Vallejo, CA 94592

PART I - SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

SECTION B – SERVICES AND PRICES

MEXICAN CANYON TRESTLE STABILIZATION – PHASE II

Sacramento Ranger District Lincoln National Forest Otero County, New Mexico

B- 1 - SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

ITEM

NO.

DESCRIPTION

PAY

UNIT

EST.

QTY.

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

PRICE

15101

Mobilization

Lump Sum

15714

Erosion Control & Pollution Prevention Plan

Lump Sum

15215

Stabilize Bents #11 Through #22 - The costs of any scaffolding, rigging, decking, bracing, stringer replacement or other work and materials necessary to accomplish the work associated with the stabilization of bents #11 through bent #22 are considered incidental and no direct payment will be made.

Lump Sum

21102

Roadway obliteration, method 1

Includes access road and crane pads

Lump Sum

B-2 - NOTE: Payment for bond premiums in accordance with Clause 52.232-5, Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, shall not be in addition to the contract price. Include bond payments under 151.01 Mobilization.

Payment will be made on actual work performed as described in FP-03, Standard Specifications for Construction of Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-O3 and Supplemental Specifications, http://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/pse/specs/fp-03/fp-03usc.pdf, Section 109.01 unless otherwise noted.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

General

This project is the stabilization of the Mexican Canyon Trestle. Work will consist of:

· replacing failed and missing structural timber members with government supplied treated timber

· reusing existing hardware to the extent possible and providing new hardware as needed

· make splices, or install blocking as required to replace identified timbers

· disposal of scrap timbers removed from the structure and other scrap materials

· clearing and grubbing necessary to accomplish the work

· developing and implementing a NMDOT approved traffic control plan

The contractor shall minimize the effects to the historic integrity of the trestle while adhering to the following guidelines:

· installation of new and reinstallation of existing members that match the size and position of original construction to the extent possible

· installation of necessary bracing prior to reconstruction and/or stabilization of each bent to ensure no damage to the trestle as a result of construction/stabilization activity

· use of treated timber to match the historic application

· retaining wall construction, if necessary, that is historically compatible with other retaining walls along the line or that will blend into the landscape (this prohibits the use of gabion baskets unless covered with an acceptable facade)

· use of tinted and textured concrete to offset visual impacts

Specifications

Standard Specifications For Construction Of Roads And Bridges On Federal Highway Projects (FP-03 U.S. Customary Units) These specifications are included by reference only. The requirements contained in these Specifications are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

The following specifications are directly applicable:

Section Title

Terms, Format, and Definitions

Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract

Scope of Work

Control of Work

Control of Material

Acceptance of Work

Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public

Prosecution and Progress

Measurement and Payment

Mobilization

Construction Survey and Staking

Contractor Sampling and Testing

Public Traffic

Soil Erosion Control

Clearing and Grubbing

Removal of Structures and Obstructions

Structure Excavation and Backfill for Selected Major Structures

Roadway Obliteration

Temporary Traffic Control

The 700-page book entitled Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges On Federal Highway Projects, (Publication No. FHWA-FLH-03-002) is available from:

U.S. Government Bookstore

Norwest Bank Building

201 W. 8th Street

Pueblo, CO 81003

719-544-3142

Electronic copies of the book are available at:

http://www.wfl.fha.dot.gov/design/specs/fp03.htm All materials and work shall be in accordance with all applicable codes, standards and regulations as referenced in the contract and as required by local, state and federal law including but not limited to the following:

American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM)

American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)

Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)

New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT)

New Mexico Environmental Department (NMED)

Drawings

1 - Title Sheet

2 - General Layout

3 - Trestle Arrangement

4 - Reconstruction Approach

5 – Trestle Arrangement 1:10 Scale

6 - Trestle Nomenclature

7 - Details

Government supplied materials will be stored at the Village of Cloudcroft storage yard. See Figure 1, “Village of Cloudcroft Vicinity Map”.

Schedule Approach

The Forest Service will give Notice to Proceed in the spring of 2010. The desired start date for this work is between contract award and the spring of 2010.

Project Access

The project site can be accessed from US Highway 82 through the Village of Cloudcroft sewer treatment plant.

Permitting

The contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits as described in Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.236-7, Permits and Responsibilities. In addition, the Army Corps of Engineers has determined that Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344) - Section 301 prohibiting the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States without a permit from the Corps of Engineers is not applicable as the drainage does not discharge into waters of the United States. This does not preclude the successful contractor from developing a SWPPP and obtaining a NPDES permit.

Project Location

The Mexican Canyon Trestle is located in Township 15 South, Range 12 East, Section 35 of the New Mexico Principle Meridian, Otero County, New Mexico.

Specifications

For

Mexican Canyon Trestle Stabilization

Bents 12 through 22

Including Structural Members

Between Bents 11 and 12

Table of Contents

12Preface

101 - Terms, Format, and Definitions

101.03 Abbreviations.

101.04 Definitions.

102 - Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract 102 Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract 103 - Scope of Work Deletions 104 - Control of Work Deletions

104.06 Use of Roads by Contractor

105 - Control of Material

105.02 Material Sources.

105.02(a) Government-provided sources.

105.05 Use of Material Found in the Work.

106 - Acceptance of Work

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

106.07 Delete

107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public

107.05 Responsibility for Damage Claims.

107.06 Contractor’s Responsibility for Work.

107.09 Legal Relationship of the Parties.

107.10 Environmental Protection.

108 - Prosecution and Progress 108 Delete.

109 - Measurement and Payment 109 Deletions

109.02 Measurement Terms and Definitions.

152 - Construction Survey and Staking

152.02 General.

153 - Contractor Quality Control

153.02 Contractor Quality Control Plan.

154 - Contractor Sampling and Testing 155 - Schedules for Construction Contracts 155 Delete.

156 - Public Traffic 157 - Soil Erosion Control

157.03 General

201 - Clearing and Grubbing

201.01 Description

203 – Removal of Structures and Obstructions

203.01 (Description)

203.03 Salvaging Material.

203.04 Removing Material

203.05 Disposing of Material

208 - Structure Excavation and Backfill for Selected Major Structures 211 - Roadway Obliteration 557 – Timber Structures

557.01 Description

557.02 Materials

557.03 Inspection

557.04 Analysis

557.05 Reports

557.06 Construction Requirements General

557.07 Treated Timber

557.08 Untreated Timber

557.09 Workmanship

557.10 Existing Hardware

557.11 Drift Pins/Dowels, Bolts, Lag Screws, Spikes, and Washers

557.12 Countersinking

557.13 Framing

557.14 Framing Bents

557.15 Posts

557.16 Caps for All Bents

557.17 Bracing

557.18 Stringers

557.19 Disposal

557.20 Salvage Trestle Materials

557.21 Acceptance

557.23 Measurement

557.24 Payment

635 - Temporary Traffic Control

635.03 General.

Preface

Preface_wo_03_15_2004_m Delete all but the first paragraph and add the following:

The Forest Service, US Department of Agriculture has adopted FP-03 for construction of National Forest System Roads.

101 - Terms, Format, and Definitions

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101.01 Meaning of Terms

Delete all references to the TAR (Transportation Acquisition Regulations) in the specifications.

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101.03 Abbreviations.

Add the following to (a) Acronyms:

AFPA

MSHA

NIST

NESC

CLIB

WWPA

ALSC

WWPI

NLGA

NSLB

NLMA

RIS

SPIB

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

Western Wood Products Association

American Lumber Standards Committee

Western Wood Preservers Institute

National Lumber Grades Authority

Northern Softwood Lumber Bureau

Northeastern Lumber Manufacturer’s Association

Redwood Inspection Service

Southern Pine 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

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102 Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract

Delete Section 102 in its entirety.

103 - Scope of Work

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Deletions

Delete all but subsection 103.01 Intent of Contract.

104 - Control of Work

104.00_nat_us_06_16_2006

Deletions

Delete Sections 104.01, 104.02, and 104.04.

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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_us_01_18_2007

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

106.07_nat_us_05_11_2004

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

Replace the entire section with the following:

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 Delete

Delete subsection 106.07.

107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public

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107.05 Responsibility for Damage Claims.

Delete the entire subsection.

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107.06 Contractor’s Responsibility for Work.

Delete the following from the first paragraph.

“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 the Contractor had with news media, Federal, state and local regulatory agencies and officials, or Forest Service officials.

· Description of clean-up procedures employed or to be employed at the site including final disposition and disposal location of spill residue.

When available provide copies of all spill related clean up and closure documentation and correspondence from regulatory agencies.

The Contractor is solely responsible for all spills or leaks that occur during the performance of this contract. Clean up spills or leaks to the satisfaction of the CO and in a manner that complies with Federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

108 - Prosecution and Progress

108.00_nat_us_02_16_2005

108 Delete.

Delete Section 108 in its entirety.

109 - Measurement and Payment

109.00_nat_us_02_17_2005

109 Deletions

Delete the following entire subsections:

109.06 Pricing of Adjustments.

109.07 Eliminated Work.

109.08 Progress Payments.

109.09 Final Payment.

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109.02 Measurement Terms and Definitions.

(b) Contract quantity.

Add the following:

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

Change the following:

“(b) Cubic yard” to “(c) Cubic yard”.

Add the following definition:

(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.

152 - Construction Survey and Staking

152.00_nat_us_08_05_2005

Description

152.01(c) Material.

Add the following:

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.

Delete the first two sentences.

Add the following:

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.

Delete second sentence in second paragraph and replace with the following:

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

152.03 Survey and Staking Requirements.

c) Slope Stakes & References:

Replace section with the following:

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 catch point.

· Method I—Computed Method. Use the template information shown in the plans or other Government-provided data to calculate the actual location of the catch point. The slope stake “catch point 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—Catch point Measurement Method. Determine the location of slope stake catch points by measuring the catch point distances shown in the plans or other Government-provided data.

(d) Clearing and grubbing limits.

Add the following:

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

(h) Bridge.

Replace the subsection with the following:

(h) Trestle.

Set adequate horizontal and vertical control, reference lines, and reference points for the trestle abutments, frame bents, footings, wing walls, bearing seats, and other major components. Establish the trestle control, reference lines, and reference points by setting hubs and guard stakes beyond the clearing limits on each side of the channel. Record the following reference stakes:

(1) Reference points and lines for each bent and abutment;

(2) Reference points and lines for the location of all footings;

(3) Reference points and lines for wing walls and abutment walls locations;

(4) Profile grade(s) and spiral curve layout for cross ties and rails.

Perform this work after clearing is completed and within the tolerances established in Table 152-1 under Precision Class A (Bridges). The structural component’s control is established as a local network and the tolerances are relative to that network.

152.03 (l) Miscellaneous Survey and Staking.

Add the following:

(11) Cattleguards

(12) Drain Dips

(13) Erosion Control Measures

Replace Table 152-1 with the following two tables:

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

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_nat_us_02_17_2005

153.02 Contractor Quality Control Plan.

Add the following:

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

154 - Contractor Sampling and Testing

154.01_nat_us_05_24_2005

154.01 Description

Delete the last sentence of the first paragraph.

155 - Schedules for Construction Contracts

155.00_nat_us_05_11_2004

155 Delete.

Delete Section 155 in its entirety.

156 - Public Traffic

156.00_nat_us_04_17_2007

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

Retro-reflective sheeting

718.01

Temporary concrete barrier

Temporary plastic fence

710.11

Temporary traffic control devices

718.22

156.03 General. Keep existing roads open to all traffic during trestle stabilization work.

Post construction signs and traffic control devices in conformance with NMDOT requirements and MUTCD. All required signs will be in place and approved prior to beginning work on project.

156.04 Temporary Traffic Control. Install and maintain temporary traffic control devices adjacent to and within the project as required by the NMDOT approved traffic control plan and the MUTCD. Install and maintain traffic control devices as follows:

(a) Furnish and install traffic control devices before the start of construction operations.

(b) Install only those traffic control devices needed for each stage or phase.

(c) Relocate temporary traffic control devices as necessary.

(d) Remove devices that no longer apply to the existing conditions.

(e) Immediately replace any device that is lost, stolen, destroyed, or inoperative.

(f) Keep temporary traffic control devices clean.

(g) Remove all temporary traffic control devices upon contract completion or when approved.

(h) When required, use flaggers certified by the American Traffic Safety Services Association, the National Safety Council, the International Municipal Signal Association, a state agency, or other acceptable organization. Perform the work described under MUTCD Part 6. Use type III, VII, VIII, or IX retroreflective sheeting on flagger paddles. Do not use flags. Flaggers must wear high visibility safety apparel as required by MUTCD 6E.02.

157 - Soil Erosion Control

157.03_nat_us_02_24_2005

157.03 General

Delete the entire subsection and replace with the following:

Prior to the start of construction, submit a written plan that provides permanent and temporary erosion control measures to minimize erosion and sedimentation during and after construction. Do not begin work until the necessary controls for that particular phase of work have been implemented. Do not modify the type, size, or location of any control. An alternate erosion control plan with all necessary permits may be submitted 30 days before intended use.

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

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

201 - Clearing and Grubbing

201.01_nat_us_02_18_2005

201.01 Description

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

203 – Removal of Structures and Obstructions

Construction Requirements

203.01 (Description)

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This work shall consist of the removal and disposal of the existing trestle timber members, as defined in task orders, and all debris resulting from timber member removal. The Contractor shall submit a demolition and removal plan to the CO for acceptance prior to the commencement of work. The plan shall address all related equipment, sequence of work, procedures, and safety provisions. CO approval of the plan will not reduce the Contractor’s liability relating to the plan and its implementation.

The work includes (if necessary) re-constructing and/or bracing the existing trestle superstructure as a temporary trestle and removing the temporary trestle bracing at the completion of the trestle stabilization. The work required for re-constructing and/or bracing the trestle includes all necessary labor, equipment, incidentals, and material.

The work also includes furnishing all labor, equipment and materials necessary to remove and dispose of boulders which are, in whole or in part, within the limits shown on the plans and to provide rock fall protection necessary to ensure boulders do not fall into the trestle during removal and cause damage to the trestle. Boulders, for the purpose of this specification, shall be defined as the removal of masses of igneous, sedimentary or metamorphic material which have one or more dimensions of 24" or greater or boulders with a displacement of 1/3 cubic yard, or more, which is removed without drilling, blasting or splitting unless approved by the CO.

Unless otherwise noted on the plans, all materials shall become the property of the contractor and removed from National Forest lands in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.

203.03 Salvaging Material.

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Some materials from the existing trestle may be salvaged and reused. The salvaged material shall be stored in accordance with the following requirements:

Clear the ground under and in the vicinity of all stored material of weeds, rubbish, or other objectionable material. Place the bottom layer of material at least 8 inches above the ground level. Provide sufficient support to prevent sagging.

Open-stack untreated material to shed water. Stack material in layers on spacers (stickers) that extend across the full width of the stack to allow for free air circulation. Align all stickers vertically and space them at regular intervals.

Close-stack treated material to shed water.

Protect material from the weather. If covered, use sheet material such as water resistant paper or opaque polyethylene film. Do not cover with impervious membranes such as polyethylene film during dry weather. Slit individual wrappings full length or puncture on the lower side to permit drainage of water.

203.04 Removing Material

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Remove structures and obstructions to the limits shown on the plans.

203.05 Disposing of Material

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Dispose of debris, unsuitable material, and excess material as directed by the CO according to the following methods:

208 - Structure Excavation and Backfill for Selected Major Structures

208.04_nat_us_06_13_2007

Construction Requirements

208.04 General.

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"... to the CO a minimum of 5 days prior to beginning excavation work."

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"...to the CO a minimum of 15 days prior to commencing work."

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Stockpile locations shall be as directed by the CO.

208.06 Cofferdams.

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Cofferdams may include sandbag dikes. The Contractor shall provide information relative to a source site for any fill material within the cofferdams, a construction method for the cofferdams, and a restoration method for the cofferdams to the CO 14 days prior to construction for review and approval. Dredging of channel material outside of the limits of riprap for use in cofferdams shall not be permitted.

208.09 Foundation Preparation.

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

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

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

(a) Footings placed on bedrock.

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Have the foundation approved by the CO prior to placing the lean concrete backfill.

208.10 Backfill.

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Structural backfill shall only be constructed where shown on the plans and may consist of the previously excavated on-site material if the material meets the requirements of Section 704.04 and is approved by the CO.

208.13 Measurement.

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

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

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Excavation made in the bedrock material shall not be measured separately, but shall be measured as “Structure excavation.”

211 - Roadway Obliteration

211.01_nat_us_03_30_2005

211.01 Description.

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Remove all pipes, bridges, and other structures.

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Remove only designated pipes, bridges, and other structures. Cultivate the roadbeds and slopes according to Subsection 625.04.

557 – Timber Structures

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557.01 Description

The work shall consist of a structural inspection, engineering design and analysis, fabricating, and erecting government furnished treated timbers, including all required hardware of the Historic Railroad Trestle. The work may also include furnishing, fabricating, and erecting additional treated timbers, if required.

557.02 Materials

Conform to the following Sections and Subsection, as amended by the SCRs:

Structural Concrete

Hardware 716.02

Temporary Works

Painting

Treated structural timber and lumber 716.03

Untreated structural timber and lumber 716.01

Furnish the following compliance certificates to the CO upon delivery of contractor furnished materials to the jobsite:

(a) Verification of compliance with grading rules and species of timber and lumber. Provide certification by an agency accepted as competent by the American Lumber Standards Committee (ALSC).

(b) Lot certification of each charge for preservative, penetration in inches, and retention in pounds per cubic foot (assay method) by a qualified independent inspection and testing agency. In addition, have the producer of the treated products provide written certification that Best Management Practices (BMP’s) in accordance with “Best Management Practices for Treated Wood in Western Aquatic Environments,” published by the Western Wood Preservation Institute (WWPI) and Canadian Institute of Treated Wood, were followed, including a description and appropriate documentation of the applicable BMP’s used.

557.03 Inspection

The Contractor shall engage a licensed Structural Engineer to direct inspection of the existing trestle and analyze the current condition of the trestle to stabilize and preserve the trestle structure.

The inspection of the trestle shall be in accordance with applicable sections of the most current edition of the AASHTO Manual for Condition Evaluation of Bridges. Other published industry standards for inspection of the trestle will be considered upon request.

The Contractor shall provide all scaffolding, equipment, personnel and incidentals to perform a structural inspection of the entire trestle. All members shall be entirely accessible during the inspection, except for areas of bearing. Buried members shall be excavated out to an extent that allow the engineer to determine their condition.

The inspection shall determine the soundness of all timbers not already designated for replacement. The inspection shall determine the limits of any decay or damage, which will be used in the analysis. The contractor and the Forest Service shall agree on timber inspector requirements, the method of timber inspection (i.e., stress wave, micro-drilling resistance tools, sounding/boring with immunodiagnostic wood decay tests), and acceptance criteria for salvaged timbers. The preferred inspection method is stress wave or resistograph drilling to determine the limits of the decay with moisture content readings taken at each resistograph boring location.

Borings shall confirm areas of decay, if stress wave is used. Sounding of timbers may be done, but all decay shall be confirmed by drilling or boring.

557.04 Analysis

The purpose of a structural analysis is to determine which members not designated for replacement in the bid schedule shall be replaced in order to maintain the structural integrity of the trestle. The Contractor may use the Smith-Scheuch Engineering Company analysis or perform their own. Any structural analysis of the trestle shall be in accordance with applicable sections of the 17th Edition of the AASHTO Standard Specifications for Highway Bridge. Other published industry standards for analysis of the trestle will be considered upon request. The analysis shall determine members to be salvaged, replacement members, member repairs, all associated connections, and temporary works to provide a stable structure during construction and for a period of 50 years after construction is completed.

557.05 Reports

The Contractor shall prepare a written report of the inspection and any analysis, all engineering calculations, engineering drawings of the existing condition and proposed modifications, and any supplemental specifications. The report shall be similar in content and to the level of detail contained in the Osmose Timber Bride Inspection Report prepared in November, 1999.

Drill logs or stress wave results and moisture content results shall be contained in the report and cross referenced to bent elevation or trestle profile sketches indicating the boring and moisture content locations.

Representative digital photographs of damage shall also be included in the report and referenced to locations on the trestle sketches.

All engineering documents shall be sealed, signed and dated by the Engineer in responsible charge of the work. The Contractor shall submit all reports, engineering calculations, engineering drawings, and specifications to the CO for review and acceptance.

Forest Service review and acceptance of the submittal shall not relieve the Contractor or their engineer of any liability due to errors and omissions.

The inspection report and analysis shall be submitted 45 days after the notice to proceed. The plans, specifications and engineering calculations shall be submitted 30 days after the report has been accepted by the CO.

557.06 Construction Requirements General

Excavate and backfill according to Section 208.

Any new timber members supplied by the contractor shall conform to Douglas Fir-South, Grade No. 2 per the WWPA Grading Rules or equal.

Clear stacks of weeds, rubbish, or other objectionable material from the ground under and in the vicinity of all stored material. Place the bottom layer of material at least 8 inches above the ground level. Provide sufficient support to prevent sagging.

Open-stack untreated material to shed water. Stack material in layers on spacers (stickers) that extend across the full width of the stack to allow for free air circulation. Align all stickers vertically and space them at regular intervals. Close-stack treated material to shed water.

Protect material from the weather. If covered, use sheet material such as water-resistant paper or opaque polyethylene film. Do not cover with impervious membranes, such as polyethylene film, during dry weather. Slit individual wrappings full length or puncture on the lower side to permit drainage of water. Use slings or other devices to protect corners of heavy construction timbers and banded packages of lighter construction

557.07 Treated Timber

All timbers shall be cut to proper size and pre-bored prior to treatment. Treatment of field cuts and abrasions shall be swabbed with a solution supplied by Osmose, Inc. or approved equal. Field drilled holes shall be filled and drained with approved preservative solution and then plugged with coal tar plastic cement and treated wood plugs. The coal tar plastic plugs shall conform to AREA Waterproofing Specifications.

Salvaged existing timbers shall be treated with one or a combination of the following preservatives: Timberfume II®, MITC-FUMETM, CU-89-RTU IITM, Cop-R-Plastic IITM, or any approved equivalent preservative.

Handle treated timber according to the preservative manufacturer’s MSDS, Consumer Information Sheet published by AWPA. Do not cut, frame, or bore treated timber after treatment unless approved by the CO. Handle treated timbers carefully and do not drop, damage outer fibers, or penetrate the surface with tools. Do not use cant dogs, hooks, or pike poles. Perform all field-applied preservative treatment with necessary precautions so as to prevent any soil and/or water contamination.

557.08 Untreated Timber

Coat the following untreated timber surfaces in accordance with AWPA standard M4:

(a) All ends and tops, and all contact surfaces of posts, sills, and caps.

(b) All ends, joints, and contact surfaces of bracing and truss members.

(c) All surfaces of timber bumpers and the back faces of bulkheads.

(d) All other timber that will be in contact with earth.

557.09 Workmanship

Cut and form all lumber and construction timber so all joints will have even bearing over the entire contact surface. Do not use shims in making joints. Construct all joints to be closed. Drive nails and spikes to set the heads flush with the wood surface. Use the same end, face, and edge of the timber member for all layout dimensions. Bore all holes from mating faces. Shims under sway or sash bracing where necessary. Where shims are used they shall be nailed to bracing with 1/4” or 5/16” spikes.

557.10 Existing Hardware

Use black iron drift pins (dowels), bolts, and spikes. Existing bolts and washers shall be salvaged and reused to the greatest extent possible.

557.11 Drift Pins/Dowels, Bolts, Lag Screws, Spikes, and Washers

Typical drift pins/dowels are 3/4” diameter by 2’ long. However, the actual length and embedment of the dowels/drift pins shall be determined by the contractor. Bore holes for round drift pins and dowels 1/16” smaller in diameter than that of the pin or dowel to be used. Ensure that the diameter of the holes for the square drift pin or dowels is equal to the side dimension of the pin or dowel.

Bolt lengths shall equal the connecting member thicknesses plus three (3) inches for the threaded shank. Existing bolts are 3/4” diameter. Bolts shall be coated with grease prior to their installation.

Machine bolt holes shall be 1/16”-1/8” greater than the bolt diameter. All bolt threads shall be burred after final tightening to prevent loosening. Bolts and pins shall meet the strength requirements of ASTM A307. Use grip lock nuts on all bolts.

Bore holes for lag screws with a bit not larger than the body of the screw at the base of the thread. Drill the depth of the lag screw holes 1” less than the length under the screw head and with a diameter approximately 75 percent of the shank diameter.

Spikes should be driven to 13 diameters to develop full strength. Spike length shall not penetrate the far side of the last timber member. Spikes shall not be used for bracing connections. Bracing connections shall be reinforced with TECO Flat Spiked Grid Connectors or approved equal between the brace timber member and the post timber member. The contractor shall determine the size, number, and spacing of connectors. Spiked Grid Connectors shall conform to the ASTM A47, Grade 32510. Spikes shall conform to the requirements of ASTM A36.

Cast washers shall conform to ASTM A190-47 for Lightweight and Thin-Section Grey Iron Castings. The cast washers shall have dimensions and radiuses conforming to ATSF Pattern No. R2029 with a weight of 1 lb/washer, an inside diameter hole of 7/8”, a thickness of 3/4”, a top outside diameter of 1 7/8”, bottom outside and diameter of washer of 3 ½”.

The Contractor should provide 10% more hardware than what is estimated.

557.12 Countersinking

DO NOT countersink nuts and bolt heads.

557.13 Framing

Do not slab or trim treated posts for fitting sway or sash braces. Fill all gaps that occur between braces and posts with treated blocks so that the bracing is securely fastened to the posts.

557.14 Framing Bents

Bed sills firmly and evenly to solid bearing and tamp in place if bearing directly on soil.

When concrete is cast and dowels are used for anchoring sills and posts, install dowels (3/4 inch minimum diameter) that project at least 6 inches above the tops of the pedestals. Carefully finish concrete surface supporting framed bents so that sills or posts bear evenly on the concrete.

Ensure sills bear true and even on mud sills, posts, or pedestals. Drift bolt sills with bolts that extend into the mud sills or posts for at least 6…