38_379380_ AG-9702-S-10-0392_Road Paving - Chipseal - Surfacing_Inyo NF - Part 1.pdf

OMB APPROVAL NO. 2700-0042

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

AG-9702-S-10-0392

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

17 June 2010

PAGE OF PAGES

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

379880

6. PROJECT NO.

CRFR0410

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

USDA Forest Service

EROC SW Contracting

1323 Club Drive

Vallejo, CA 94592

See Section L – Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors or

Respondents for offer submittal requirements

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME

Valerie Wallace; Email vwallace@fs.fed.us

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

707-562-9124

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):

Contractor shall perform the Redding Facilities Improvement per Plans and Specification in the Pacific Southwest Region. Any resulting contract award will be in accordance with FAR part 19.10, Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program.

SPECIAL NOTICE

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

This procurement action in being advertised under FAR Part 19.10 Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program, as unrestricted competition.

Price Range

The Government's estimate is: between $250,000 and $500,000.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete it within 45 calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. (See .)

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

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

YES NO

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and 1 copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Section L of this solicitation by 2:00 PM local time 19 Jul 2010. If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror’s name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B. An offer guarantee is, 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 60 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Computer Generated

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include email address )

15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the

Government within calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in

Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

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

20B. SIGNATURE

20C. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( ) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)( )

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

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.

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

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SOL NO AG-9702-S-10-0392

INYO NATIONAL FOREST

ROAD PAVING/CHIPSEAL/SURFACING

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

B- 1 - SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

ITEM

NO.

DESCRIPTION

PAY

UNIT

EST.

QTY.

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

PRICE

15101

BASE BID ITEMS

Mobilization

Lump Sum

ALL

32206

Subbase grading ¾” MINUS, 4 inch depth, compaction method _B_

Square

Foot

55290

40401

Minor hot asphalt concrete

40901

Surface treatment aggregates designation ½

INCH

63606

Conduit, _2_ inch, SCH 40 PVC

63610

Pull box

Each

BASE BID TOTAL $__________

OPTION ITEMS

32206 Subbase grading ¾” Minus, 4” depth, compaction method _B_

5710 $________ $________

40401 Minor hot asphalt concrete Square

40901 Surface treatment aggregates designation 3/8”

INCH

Square

63401

Pavement markings type WHITE

LUMP

SUM

63402

Pavement markings type WHITE

LUMP

SUM

02740

(a)

NaturalPAVE Material – Parking Lot Square

02740

(b)

NaturalPAVE Material – Service Access Road Square

OPTION ITEMS $____________

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-03 109.01 unless otherwise noted.

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

Scope of Contract

This solicitation, and resulting contract, is for the construction of approximately 55290 sq. ft. of paved parking lot at the Eastern Sierra InterAgency Visitor Center. The contract includes the following:

3 inch hot mix asphalt pavement with sub-grade structure

Surface treatment of a single 3/8-inch chip seal

Approximately 450 ft. of SCH 40 PVC conduit

3 Pull Boxes

Option Item 1 - Extend the work to 5710 sq. ft. of Service Access Road.

Option Item 2 - Includes Lot Marking for Vehicle Parking

Option Item 3 - Includes NaturalPAVE® material installed per manufacturer‘s specifications for 55290 sq. ft. of paved parking lot.

Option Item 4 – Includes NaturalPAVE® material installed per manufacturer‘s specifications for 5710 sq. ft. of Service Access Road.

Project Location

The project is located off of Route 395, on the south side of Route 136, approximately 0.5 mile south of the Lone Pine airport and approximately 1.8 mile south of downtown Lone Pine.

State of California, County of Inyo, Section 3, Township 16 South, Range 36 East, MD*

NOTE: Any prospective bidder desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing soon enough to allow a reply to reach all prospective bidders before submission of their bids. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a contract will not be binding. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. (See Section L, 52.236-27, SITE VISIT.)

Price Range

The Government's estimate is:

[ ] < $25,000 [ ] $25,000 to $100,000.

[ ] $100,000 and $250,000.

[ X ] $250,000 and $500,000.

[ ] $500,000 and $1,000,000.

[ ] $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

[ ] $5,000,000 and $10,000,000 [ ] > $10,000,000

Estimated Start Date

* September 7, 2010. Contract time shall be 45 days. Contract time includes delays for weather and final site clean-up.

Contractor must begin work within 10 days of the effective date of the Notice to Proceed. See Section F for additional information.

Restrictions on Work

The InterAgency Visitor Center is located near the Lone Pine airport and the surrounding community and residences of Lone Pine. The Contractor shall observe quiet hours from 7:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M. on weekdays. Permission to work on weekends will be considered by the COR on a case by case basis.

The contractor is responsible for the security of the Contractor‘s tools and equipment at all times during the project. All trash and loose material shall be secured on each Friday or last working day of the week.

All motorized equipment shall be provided with key locks or other devices to render them inoperable when the Contractor is not on site. The Contractor shall provide trash receptacles for construction and employee waste. The Contractor shall not use Government trash facilities for waste without permission of the COR. All construction debris, other than topsoil, remains property of the Contractor and shall be properly disposed of off of National Forest Land.

The Contractor may place exactly one office trailer on project site.

The Contractor and the Contractor‘s employees will not be permitted to have dogs or other pets on the project site at any time.

Worker's Compensation Insurance

The Contractor shall provide evidence of Worker's Compensation Insurance or a written explanation as to why the Contractor is exempt from the requirement. NOTE: The Contractor working alone is not required to carry the insurance.

Camping and Housing (see also Section H, Camping Permit Compliance) Camping is not permitted in US Forest Service campgrounds. Contractor [ ] will [ X ] will not be permitted to camp elsewhere on US Forest Service land. Camping on Forest Service land is not a right;

permission may be revoked for failure to comply with the terms of the permit.

Maps

INCLUDED WITH DRAWINGS

Drawings and Specifications Project Drawings: The following drawings are part of this solicitation:

1. Title Sheet

2. General Notes

3. Parking Lot Site Plan and Striping Plan

4. Pavement Cross Section Typical

5. Conduit and Pull Box Locations

Specifications:

[ ] Construction Standard Institute (CSI) specifications These specifications are physically incorporated in the solicitation.

[ X ] Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects FP-03 (US Customary Units) This document is incorporated by reference and is available on the web in either MS Word (http://www.wfl.fha.dot.gov/design/specs/English/FP03_USCust_final_111403.doc) or Acrobat (http://www.wfl.fha.dot.gov/design/specs/English/FP03_USCust_final_111403.pdf) It is also available as a wire-bound book that can be purchased from the US Government Printing Office:

http://www.wfl.fha.dot.gov/design/specs/English/FP03_USCust_final_111403.doc http://www.wfl.fha.dot.gov/design/specs/English/FP03_USCust_final_111403.pdf

Superintendent of Documents U.S. Government Printing Office Internet: bookstore.gpo.gov Phone: (toll free) 866.512.1800 Fax: 202.512.2250 Mail: Stop SSOP, Washington, DC 20402-0001

Stock Number: 050-001-00341-4 (U.S. Customary)

[ ]1996 road and bridge specifications--

Standard Specifications applicable to this project can be found in Forest Service Specifications for Construction of Roads & Bridges, August 1996 (EM-7720-100), which is incorporated by reference.

The publication is available for purchase from the Superintendent of Documents, US Government Printing Office (GPO), Washington, DC 20402 (202-512-1800). The GPO stock number is 001-001- 00660-2. It may also be accessed electronically at the following website address:

http://www.fs.fed.us/.ftproot/pub/acad

[ ] 1985 road and bridge specifications-- Standard Specifications applicable to this project can be found in Forest Service Specifications for Construction of Roads & Bridges, April 1985, which is incorporated by reference. The publication is out of print. Contact the issuing office for copies of relevant specifications.

[ ] Trail specifications-- Standard Specifications applicable to this project can be found in Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Trails, September 1996 (EM-7720-103), which is incorporated by reference. The publication is available for purchase from the Superintendent of Documents, US Government Printing Office (GPO), Washington, DC 20402 (202-512-1800). The GPO stock number is 001-001-00661-1. It may also be accessed electronically at the following website address:

http://www.fs.fed.us/.ftproot/pub/acad

Special Project Specifications are physically incorporated within this solicitation, beginning on the next page.

The following Standard and Special Project Specifications are applicable to this contract:

# Description Date

See Contract Table of Contents

Section 02740 See next page – NaturalPAVE XL Resin Pavement Specification

04/08/10

The requirements contained in these specifications are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

http://bookstore.gpo.gov/

SECTION 02740

NATURALPAVE XL RESIN PAVEMENT SPECIFICATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 Scope

A. Section Includes:

1. RESIN PAVEMENT Surface Course

2. Fog Seal

3. Tack Coat

1.02 References

A. ASTM — American Society for Testing and Materials:

1. ASTM D 698 — Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction

Characteristics of Soil Using Standard Effort (12,400 ft-lbf/ft3 (600 kN-m/m3))

2. ASTM D 1557 — Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction

Characteristics of Soil Using Modified Effort (56,000 ft-lbf/ft3 (2,700 kN-m/m3))

3. ASTM D 1559-89 — Test Method for Resistance to Plastic Flow of Bituminous

Mixtures Using Marshall Apparatus.

1.03 Definitions

A. Finished Surface: The required final surface grade elevations of RESIN PAVEMENT indicated on the Drawings.

B. RPM: Resin Pavement Mixture

C. RP: Resin Pavement

D. RPTC: Resin Pavement Tack Coat

E. RPFS: Resin Pavement Fog Seal

1.04 Product Delivery

A. RPM: Transport, deliver and handle RPM so as to prevent drying, moisture damage, overexposure, contamination, or freezing prior to installation.

1.05 Quality Assurance

A. Regulatory Requirements: Meet requirements of applicable laws, codes, and regulations required by authorities having jurisdiction over such work.

B. Installer: The RPM is installed in a manner similar to that for hot mix asphalt mixtures using asphalt paving equipment and tools. Installer shall be a professional paving company with appropriate equipment and personnel previously experienced in placement of asphalt pavement materials and with not less than three previous installations of the RPM product.

C. Pavement Mix Production: Pavement mix production shall be under the direction of an

RPM manufacturer with not less than five years experience in the production of RPM product. RPM shall be prepared with RPM manufacturer‘s mixing plant dedicated to the production of RPM product and equipped with metering controls for accurate proportioning of RPM ingredients.

D. Technical Advisor: RPM manufacturer shall provide a representative on site up to a maximum of one (1) day during the placement of the RPM at no additional cost to provide the installing contractor and Project Engineer with technical support and information regarding installation of RPM.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 Materials

A. RPM: The RPM shall be 1208 NaturalPAVE

XL Resin Pavement™ Fresco 931

Mixture, as specified in the project details and manufactured by Soil Stabilization Products Company, Inc., (SSPCo), Merced, CA. (209) 383-3296 or (800) 523-9992. Cold applied, and suitable for vehicular and pedestrian traffic and with high strength such as that exhibited by hot mix asphaltic concrete mixtures. NaturalPAVE XL Resin Pavement materials have a record of Marshall Stability test results where mixtures exceeded 10,000 pound stabilities when tested at 140 F (60 C) temperature, and TSRST test results where finished mixtures demonstrated all of the low temperature performance criteria down to a temperature of -18.4 F (-28 C). NaturalPAVE XL Resin Pavement has performed as well or better than asphalt pavement in both wet and dry Rotational Penetrometer test evaluation of Firmness and Stability for use as an accessible outdoor surface. The pavement mixture displays the natural coloration and texture of the aggregate material used in the mix formulation.

Upon request, RPM manufacturer shall submit for reference the information and contacts for no fewer than three public agency projects where the manufacturer‘s paving mix material has been installed and in service for a period of not less than three years, and which has a proven wear resistance surface without the continuing generation of fine particle material from the full surface of the pavement installation and does not need ongoing or regular application of additional seal coat treatments in order to preserve the integrity of the pavement.

B. RPM shall be sampled for testing at time of delivery to RPM installer, prior to installation of the RPM material by the installer. RPM sample shall be compacted to appropriate dimensions with specified compactive effort in laboratory Marshall Test molds while placed on top of solid metal base. Marshall Test for stability of the finished RPM mixture to be conducted in laboratory controlled conditions after a minimum of thirty (30) days curing and two hours of heating in air bath at 140°F temperature in accordance with ASTM D 1559 test requirements by an independent pavement materials testing laboratory previously experienced in testing NaturalPAVE XL Resin Pavement materials.

These laboratory test specimens shall meet the following requirements:

Test Properties Property Value Stability Minimum (lbs.): 5,000

Stability requirements listed above are specific to the finished RPM mixture as delivered to the installer and are not intended as a quality control standard for the installed pavement, which is the product of the work of the installer, the firmness of the base course, weather conditions during and after installation, adherence to traffic and irrigation water restrictions during pavement curing, and other variables affecting the performance of the constructed product.

C. The RPM shall have a demonstrated record of Solar Reflectance Test results where a pavement specimen constructed with the mixture exceeds the minimum reflectance of

0.3 and qualifies as a high-albedo material that reduces heat absorption as required for a LEED™ Rating System Point toward ―Green Building‖ Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) as a per Credit 7.1 (Heat Island Effect) for light-colored/high albedo pavement.

D. RPTC: Same as NaturalPAVE XL Resin Pavement Binder Emulsion for RPM.

Uniformly mix 1 part RPTC with 1 part water.

E. RPFS: Same as NaturalPAVE XL Resin Pavement Binder Emulsion for RPM.

Uniformly mix 1 part RPSF with 4 parts water.

2.02 Edging

A. As indicated in details. Rolled edge should be installed with compacted aggregate shoulder backing level with top of edge or staked sufficiently so as to eliminate any deflection of edge during placement of RPM and during vibratory compaction of RPM while roller is operating immediately adjacent to and on top of edge. Shoulder backing or staking should be constructed with sufficient strength to permanently hold edge firmly against pavement regardless of subgrade soil moisture conditions.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 Preparation and Subgrade

A. Prepare subgrade to not less than 95 percent of the optimum density determined by Test

Method ASTM D 698. Compaction testing to be provided by project owner at a frequency of not less than one test per one hundred (100) lineal feet of RPM subgrade or not less than one test per 2,000 square feet of RPM subgrade.

3.02 Installation of Base Course for Paving

A. Prepare base layer per specification requirements to provide a firm, stable and dry platform for surface course paving operations. The base layer for the RPM should be compacted uniformly to the extent necessary to provide not less than 95 percent of the optimum density as determined by Test Method ASTM D 1557. Compaction testing to be provided by project owner at a frequency of not less than one test per one hundred (100) lineal feet of pavement base layer or not less than one test per 2,000 square feet of pavement base layer.

3.03 Examination

A. RPM Installer Verification of General Conditions: Examine site and verify that conditions are suitable to proceed with the RPM installation and that no defects or errors are present which would cause a defective installation of the pavement or cause latent defects in function.

B. RPM Installer Verification of Base Course: Verify that base course has been constructed according to directions and compaction specification requirements to the correct grades and slopes and that it is free of cracking or other damage that could reflect upward through the RP. Proof roll base course prior to paving with equipment of weight similar or heavier than the loaded delivery trucks and paving equipment and rollers that will operate on the base during pavement operations. Any areas of base course that rut, crack or deflect in any manner under proof rolling should be replaced full depth and retested for compaction.

C. Verify that positive drainage conditions have been established at all locations where the RPM will be installed so that the RPM installation is protected from water ponded on the pavement surface or against the edge of the pavement or pavement base course.

D. Unsuitable Conditions: Before proceeding with work, notify the owner‘s representative in writing of unsuitable conditions and conflicts.

3.04 Weather Limitations

A. General: RPM shall not be applied when it is raining or when rain is expected. Weather forecasts should indicate no rain during application procedures and for at least 24 hours following application. The ambient temperature must be above 16 degrees C (60 degrees F) for application of RPM unless otherwise approved in writing by the RPM manufacturer. The same weather limitations apply to the application of fog seal.

3.05 Equipment for Placement

A. For all areas accessible by paving machine, the RPM shall be placed using a self-propelled mechanized spreading and finishing machine equipped with a screed or strike off assembly capable of being accurately regulated and adjusted to a uniform depth to provide a structural section of compacted Design Thickness upon completion of final compaction. The equipment shall be inspected and cleaned prior to use to ensure that no residue from previous hot mix asphalt or other pavement placement operations will contaminate the RPM.

B. The RPM shall be compacted with a self-propelled tandem smooth drum roller of 2,400 to

3,200 pounds, capable of operation in both static and vibratory compaction modes, such as a BOMAG BW900, a MULTIQUIP VR36H or a WACKER RD11A or RD15, and a vibratory plate for areas that are inaccessible to rollers. Hand tamping equipment shall be provided for compaction in areas immediately adjacent to walls and other structures where asphalt rollers and vibratory plates cannot be operated without risk of damage to wall or structure. In combination with the self-propelled tandem smooth drum rollers described above, which must be used to compact all areas of pavement accessible to rollers of this size, other equipment may be used during final compaction such as self-propelled tandem smooth drum rollers of less than 1,500 pounds (such as the MULTIQUIP R-2000H), and beveled edge polypropylene lawn rollers. In any case, it is the responsibility of the installer to review the suitability of all compaction equipment for project specific requirements and to operate the equipment so as not to damage the pavement mat during installation procedures.

1. During initial and final compaction operations the self-propelled tandem smooth drum roller should be parked, when not in use, upon a sheet of ¾‖ plywood that is placed on the pavement mat, rather than being left parked directly on the pavement surface.

2. Steel rollers and vibratory plate surfaces should all be inspected and cleaned of debris, grease and oil prior to use.

C. The fog seal shall be applied by pressurized equipment capable of applying the RPFS in a uniform manner at the specified application rate.

3.06 Installation of RPM

A. Placement of RPM:

1. Do not place RPM without enough time to complete placement and initial compaction during daylight hours. RPM mix delivered to the project site should be placed in a timely manner to ensure that the mix retains its moisture content as delivered. Installer is fully responsible to retain RPM in suitable condition for placement and measures should be taken to cover mix and protect it against drying in the case that temporary delays are encountered during the placement operation. Mix delivered should be protected against drying until placed and compacted, and all mix should be placed and compacted on the day of delivery.

RPM delivered to stockpile for paving of walkways inaccessible to delivery trucks will require additional measures to be taken by installer to maintain mix moisture content as delivered. The stockpile should be placed on a clean paved surface to avoid any contamination of RPM material. The stockpiled RPM shall be fully covered immediately following delivery with a waterproof tarp secured with sandbags or other means that effectively seal the mix from air contact and desiccation. As RPM is moved from stockpile to the placement location, the stockpile should be recovered. Stockpiled RPM in the area of the stockpile being uncovered during the placement operations should be periodically remixed with the loader bucket to maintain the proper and homogeneous mix moisture content. In special circumstances where walkway-paving work is not completed the same day as RPM delivery to stockpile, the RPM should be placed no later than the following day after remixing the full RPM stockpile with the loader bucket to maintain the proper and homogeneous mix moisture content.

RPM to be retained for small scale touch up work should be obtained at the time of delivery from within the RPM material in the delivery truck or from the stockpiled RPM and stored in sealed 5 gallon plastic pails and used within five days of RPM delivery.

Regardless of method of storage or length of storage, RPM installer is fully responsible for protecting the quality of the RPM as delivered and for the installed pavement product.

2. For areas inaccessible by paving machine, the RPM may be installed by hand and must be placed in two (2) lifts of equal depth. Important: Care should be taken to place the mix by raking or spreading with shovels rather than ‗dropping‘ the mix when shoveling from any height. The goal is to position the mix in a manner that facilitates as uniform density as possible. Spreading the mix in this manner will result in a smoother finish after compaction with less undulation in the final surface. Immediately after the first lift of one-half the total loose thickness is placed and evenly distributed, compact the lift with the roller, applying one forward pass in vibratory mode and one reverse pass in non-vibratory mode. In areas inaccessible to the roller, compact with a minimum of five passes of a vibratory plate. Install the second lift to a depth that upon final compaction meets the specified Design Thickness and the Finished Surface Smoothness requirements (See Section 3.8 TOLERANCES). For those areas inaccessible to the roller, compact the second lift with a minimum of five passes of a vibratory plate. Go to Section 3.6.B. for Initial and Final Compaction procedures.

3. For areas where the finished compacted depth of the RP is 3 inches or less, place RPM via a single, continuous operation using a self-propelled mechanized spreading and finishing machine designed specifically for that purpose, equipped with a screen or strike-off assembly capable of being accurately regulated and adjusted to distribute a predetermined uniform depth.

4. If there are areas where the finished compacted depth of the RP is greater than 3 inches, install the RPM in two lifts

5. In areas where two lifts are required, the second and final lift of RPM may be placed without application of Tack Coat if surface of first lift is clean and restricted to traffic and second and final lift is placed within no more than 7 days following final compaction of the first RPM lift.

6. If tack coat is required, clean surface of first RPM or hot mix asphalt placement lift of any debris or track on and apply tack coat no more than 10 minutes ahead of RPM placement operations.

7. Apply tack coat at rate of 0.05 gallon RPTC per square yard.

8. The second and final lift should be installed to provide a compacted depth that upon final compaction meets the specified Design Thickness and the Finished Surface Smoothness requirements (See Section 3.8 TOLERANCES).

B. Compaction: Similar to procedures used during rolling and compaction of hot mix asphalt pavement, vibratory plates and rollers should be operated by skilled roller operators taking precautions to avoid damage to the freshly placed pavement mixture. When operating vibratory plates, each vibratory compaction pass should be ended at a different location on the pavement mat and turning action directed accordingly to avoid marking pavement surface by continued turning of vibratory plate. When operating rollers in vibratory mode, the vibrators should be shut off before coming to a stop or a change of direction. Rollers should be started and stopped slowly and smoothly, coming to a complete stop before reversing direction. Rolling passes should not all end at the same spot. Turning or articulation during rolling operations should be modified accordingly to avoid tearing or stress cracking the pavement mat. When rolling corners or turns, reduce the rolling speed and make multiple passes with very gradual turning action, moving over no more than 3 to 4 inches per pass, until the full area of pavement has been rolled.

Changes of direction, turning or articulation of the roller should only take place when rollers are moving and should be done in a very deliberate and cautious manner.

1. Initial Compaction:

a. Begin initial rolling as soon after RPM placement as RPM will bear roller without undue displacement.

b. If RPM will not support compaction equipment, delay initial compaction until

RPM achieves adequate stability to support compaction equipment but not to the point where the moisture content in the surface mat is lost which is essential to effective bonding of surface aggregates.

c. Perform initial compaction with self-propelled tandem smooth drum rollers of

1 to 2 tons capable of operation in both static and vibratory modes.

d. When working on grades 4 percent or steeper, operate equipment at slow speeds and with the drive wheel forward to the uphill direction of work progress.

e. Make three complete passes with the roller during initial compaction, forwards and backwards, while moving continuously across and overlapping each previous pass by three to five inches.

f. Test pavement surface for slope, smoothness and review surface finish after initial rolling, and correct deficiencies immediately so that finished surface will meet specified tolerances and requirements for slope, smoothness, and surface finish upon final compaction.

g. Furnish and maintain at site a clean, 10-foot long aluminum straightedge having blades of box or box-girder section with a flat bottom reinforced to ensure rigidity and accuracy available for use by the owner‘s representative.

2. Final Compaction

a. Begin final compaction as soon as possible once initial compaction has been completed and the specified preliminary tests of slope and smoothness completed and deficiencies, if any, are corrected.

b. Perform final compaction with self-propelled tandem smooth drum rollers and for areas inaccessible to the self-propelled tandem smooth drum rollers with the beveled edge polypropylene lawn rollers. Make no less than 5 complete rolling passes, forwards and backwards on all areas of pavement installation, while moving continuously across and overlapping each previous pass. The lawn rollers should be used to roll out any roller marks and surface irregularities left by the smooth drum roller.

c. Do not over roll the pavement installation. Once final compaction effort has produced a pavement mat that is compressed, uniformly shaped and textured, free of roller marks and surface deformities, and meeting grade and smoothness specifications, no further compaction is required. The minimum number of compaction passes to achieve these goals is specified.

d. There may be circumstances when rolling passes will be required the day following placement and compaction in order to address any roller marks and surface irregularities that remain at that time. This would be in addition to the Initial Compaction and Final Compaction specified for the day of placement.

The installer should plan for this possibility and schedule availability of roller equipment and the roller operator for the day following placement in the event that additional rolling is required.

3.07 Fog Seal

A. Application:

1. Apply fog seal to surface of completed RP surface course not earlier than 24 hours and not later than 7 days following final compaction. The installer is responsible for verifying that the newly placed pavement is adequately cured to support the fog seal distribution equipment before commencing the fog seal application.

2. Protect pavement surface against track on of dirt and mud until fog coat application has been completed.

3. Apply fog seal at rate of 0.02 to 0.04-gallon of RPFS per square yard.

4. Apply fog seal using pressurized distribution equipment that is designed, equipped, maintained, and operated in such a manner that RPFS may be applied uniformly at variable widths.

5. Provide a verifiable application method that will reliably place the product at controlled rates with uniform pressure.

6. Make applications in multiple passes of the distribution equipment if necessary to avoid loss of the material from run-off.

B. Curing of Fog Seal:

1. Allow fog sealed surface to dry for at least 48 hours prior to allowing traffic on pavement. Wind, temperature, humidity, and pavement surface absorbency affect drying and curing rates.

2. Restrict access following fog seal application until pick-up on tires will not occur.

3. Requirements for curing of fog seal as described above do not supercede curing time and traffic restriction requirements for the RP installation itself.

3.08 Tolerances

A. In-Place Compacted Thickness Variation from Design Thickness: Maximum ¼ -inch plus, minus 0 inch.

B. Finished Surface Smoothness of RP surface course: Maximum ¼ - inch variation from a

10-foot long straight edge laid parallel to the road center lines, except at intersections, grade breaks and tie-in points to adjacent pavements and hard surfaced pedestrian walking paths.

3.09 Field Quality Control

A. RP Finished Surface Smoothness:

1. Test pavement continuously following initial compaction for smoothness and correct profile by laying a 10-foot straightedge on the paving finished surface parallel to road or path centerline.

2. Surface shall not vary more than ¼-inch, except at intersections, grade breaks, and tie-in points to adjacent pavements.

3. Correct areas not meeting specified surface tolerance immediately after initial compaction.

B. RP Course Thickness:

1. In-Place Compacted Thickness Variation from Design Thickness: Maximum ¼-inch plus/minus 0 inch.

2. If verification tests are to be conducted by Project Engineer for In-Place Compacted Thickness, tests should be conducted immediately following final compaction. Installer should be previously notified to store appropriate quantity of touch-up mix in sealed container to provide for the required repairs of test areas.

This test will require removal of pavement and a patch repair that will be visible as a patch in the final pavement product. Any concerns of the project owner regarding the appearance and location of test patches, beyond thickness and smoothness tolerances specified, will be the responsibility of the Project Engineer. To conduct the thickness test, remove a small section of pavement to expose base course. Measure from bottom of straight edge placed across excavation to surface of base and record distance to nearest 0.01 foot. Installer should immediately proceed with pavement repair once measurements are taken.

3.10 Replacement of Deficient or Damaged RP

A. Areas to Be Replaced:

1. Replace full depth of RP thickness if RPM is contaminated or if paving work is defective.

B. Edges of Replaced Pavement:

1. Cut edges of RP to be removed so that sides are vertical and oriented perpendicular and parallel to direction of traffic.

2. Spray edges with a tack coat of RPTC.

C. Installation:

1. After applying tack coat, place RPM in areas where paving was removed in sufficient quantity that will allow finished surface to conform to elevation and tolerance requirements after final compaction.

2. Thoroughly compact RPM so that cured patch meets requirements specified herein.

3.11 Protection

A. Traffic Restriction:

1. Do not permit traffic on pavement surface until curing is complete. Protect pavement surface against traffic until pavement has cured sufficiently to support traffic without marring, rutting, tearing, distressing, or damaging the pavement in any way. Utilize warning signs, barricades, and protection fencing to protect pavement from traffic. All damage to the pavement by contractor construction equipment and construction truck traffic will be the responsibility of the installer to repair.

2. The general guidance in regards to traffic restriction requirements below in Item 3

(Section 3.11.A.3) does not supercede the responsibilities of the Installer, Project Engineer and Project Owner to protect the newly installed pavement as addressed above in Item 1 (Section 3.11.A.1), and to make the final determination in regards to the status of the curing pavement layer for restoration of traffic. As further addressed in Item 3 below (Section 3.11.A.3), shaded areas will cure more slowly and may require more lengthy traffic restriction than areas receiving full sun exposure.

3. The curing rates of RP installations are greatly influenced by temperature conditions during and subsequent to installation, but many other variables come in to play such as base course moisture conditions, humidity, rainfall interruptions during the curing period, wind velocity, day length, sunlight angle, and degree of shading. Lower sun angles create increased shading and shorter day lengths further limit the amount of sun exposure, typically resulting in the need to extend traffic restrictions beyond the following temperature related guidelines. The combination of cooler weather and a high degree of shading greatly slows RP curing and may require localized traffic restriction, while RP receiving full sun exposure will no longer need to be protected. Periods of rainfall during the curing period can add extra days to the minimum number of dry weather curing days required, particularly if the base course underneath the pavement becomes saturated by water ponded against the edge of pavement by heavy rainfall or other sources of water. Additional traffic restrictions may be required until excess water evaporates out of the base course and permits the lower portion of the pavement to dry back and cure.

a. For RP placed in temperatures of 70°F (21.1°C) or warmer, traffic should be restricted following final compaction for a minimum of 5 days of dry weather curing with temperatures of 70°F (21.1°C) or warmer.

b. For RP placed in temperatures of 60°F (15.55°C) to 70°F (21.1°C), traffic should be restricted following final compaction for a minimum of 7 days of dry weather curing with temperatures of 60°F (15.55°C) or warmer.

B. Drainage and Irrigation Water Restriction:

1. Provide drainage during construction to prevent water from collecting or standing on or adjacent to areas to be paved or areas of freshly placed pavement.

2. Installer shall notify Project Engineer and require notification of project owner, facility manager and landscape maintenance staff that landscape irrigation water is to be absolutely restricted from the pavement surface or from ponding near pavement edges during the full period of traffic restriction as required above in Item 1 (Section 3.11.B.1). Any landscape watering in the vicinity of the newly installed RP during the traffic restriction period should be conducted by hand watering and timers for automatic sprinkler and watering systems should be shut off with explanatory written notices attached.

END OF SECTION

SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

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

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

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

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996)

Government inspections are for the purpose of satisfying the Government that the supplies and/or services are acceptable and do not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for maintaining quality control. The Contracting Officer‘s Representative or designated inspector will conduct all inspections.

The Contractor (or designated representative) is encouraged to be present to observe inspections.

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SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

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

52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

FAR 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 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 45 calendar days after the date the contractor receives the notice to proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

Work Timing

Delays due to normal adverse weather, weekends, and holidays have been included in the calculation of contract time.

Winter Shutdown

When winter weather sets in and the continuation of work is impractical, the Contracting Officer may authorize a total suspension until such time as work can proceed. During the period of total suspension, the calendar days elapsed will not be charged against the contract time specified.

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

None

G.2 DESIGNATION OF CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE

The Contracting Officer will designate 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 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. If a disagreement exists as in regards to the contract, 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.3 INVOICES

Payment will be processed using Form FS-6300-30, Contract Pay Estimate and Invoice, prepared by the C.O.R. The Contractor need not submit any other invoice.

G.4 PAYMENT FOR MATERIALS OFFSITE

In accordance with Clause 52.232-5, progress payments may include payment for materials stored off site. Contractor shall provide a copy of the paid invoice; provide evidence that the material will be included in the finished project; and identify the location where the materials are stored, so that the government may make visual inspection if the Contracting Officer deems it necessary. The Contractor shall be liable for loss, damage, or destruction of the materials until such time as the materials are physically in the possession and control of the government. The Contractor will not be held liable to the extent that the Contracting Officer determines that the loss, damage, or destruction occurred through the fault or negligence of the government or its agents.

G.5 INCIDENTAL ITEMS

The intent of the contract is to provide for the completion of the project described in the contract.

Unless otherwise provided, the Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies and perform all work required to complete the project in accordance with drawings, specifications, and provisions of the contract. Payment for contract work will be made only for and under those pay items included in the Schedule of Items. All other work and materials will be considered as incidental to and included in the payment of items shown.

G.6 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

This required conference will be scheduled by the COR. (See also Section I, Clause 52.236-26.)

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 Emergencies

[ x ]See Section J, Fire Plan [ ]Not applicable; however, Contractors are required to comply with State law during fire season.

Area of Responsibility for Fire. Unless otherwise noted elsewhere in the contract, the following define the limits of a contractor's area of responsibility for fire under the terms of the Fire Plan (Section J):

[ ](a) Trail Construction - 100 meters on either side of the centerline [ x ](b) Construction of Structures - 100 meters around the perimeter of the project [ ](c) Road Construction - 400 meters on either side of the centerline [ ](d) Special for this project:

H.2 Utility Services

Electricity is available. Trash receptacles are not available.

H.3 Superintendence by Contractor

In addition to Clause 52.236-6, the following applies: The name and the specific authorities of the foreman or superintendent must be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer. The Contractor may use his/her own prepared letterhead stationery or a "Designation of Contractor's Representative" form available from the Contracting Officer. If the Contractor or the designee is not present when work is being performed on the contract, a Suspend Work Order may be issued with contract time continuing to run. The Contractor shall have a person on-site that is fully conversant in the English language.

H.4 Loss, Damage or Destruction

Equipment Furnished with Operator. The Government shall not be liable for loss, damage, or destruction of equipment furnished under this contract except for such loss, damage, or destruction resulting from the negligent or wrongful act(s) of Government employee(s) while acting within the scope of their employment.

Other. Even though this contract may provide for performing services at the direction of Government personnel, the contract is not for personal services, and neither the Contractor nor his or her personnel are Government employees. The Government assumes no liability for injury occurring to Contractor personnel or to third parties, or for loss, damage, or destruction involving third parties' property as a result of the Contractor's operation. Except that the Government is liable for such loss, damage, or destruction resulting from the negligent or wrongful act(s) of Government employee(s) acting within the scope of their employment.

H.5 Camping Permit Compliance

Contractor shall comply with all terms and conditions of any camping permit issued to allow use of premises. Any non-compliance will result in suspension of work until compliance is achieved.

H.6 Archaeological and Historic Sites

Location of known archaeological, historic, or pre-historic materials--such as Amerind artifacts and/or historic mining, logging, or fur trapping remains protected by the American Antiquities Act (l6 USC 433)--will be identified for the contractor before work commences.

H.7 Spill Plan

If the total oil or oil products storage exceeds 1,320 gallons or if any single container exceeds a capacity of 660 gallons, the Contractor shall prepare and implement a Spill Prevention and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan.