Specifications.pdf

FOREST SERVICE STANDARD AND

SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATION

Table of Contents

Number of Pages

FSSS - Table of Contents

FSSS - Preface

101 - Terms, Format, and Definitions

FSSS - 101 Terms, Format and Definitions

102 - Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract

FSSS - 102 Bid, Award and Execution of Contract

103 - Scope of Work

FSSS - 103 Scope of Work

104 - Control of Work

FSSS - 104 Control of Work

105 - Control of Material

FSSS - 105 Control of Material

106 - Acceptance of Work

FSSS - 106 Acceptance of Work

107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility To the Public

FSSS - 107 Legal Relations and Responsibility To the Public

108 - Prosecution and Progress

FSSS - 108 Prosecution and Progress

109 - Measurement and Payment

FSSS - 109 Measurement and Payment

152 - Contractor Survey and Staking

FSSS - 152 Contractor Survey and Staking

154 - Contractor Sampling and Testing

155 - Schedules for Construction Contracts

FSSS - 155 Schedule foe Construction Contracts

156 - Public Traffic

FSSS - 156 Public Traffic

157 - Soil Erosion Control

FSSS - 171 - Weed Prevention

201 - Clearing and Grubbing

FSSS - 201 Clearing and Grubbing

203 - Removal of Structures and Obstructions

FSSS - 203 Removal of Structures and Obstructions

207 - Earthwork Geotextiles

208 – Structure Excavation and Backfill for Selected Major Structure

303 – Road Reconditioning

552 – Structural Concrete

FSSS – 552 Structural Concrete

557 – Timber Structures

605 – Underdrains, Sheet Drains, and Pavement Edge Drains

625 – Turf Establishment

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Preface

Delete all but the first paragraph and add the following:

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

Forest System Roads.

101 - Terms, Format, and Definitions

101.01 Meaning of Terms.

Add the following:

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

101.03 Abbreviations.

Add the following to (a) Acronyms:

AFPA

MSHA

NIST

NESC

WCLIB

American Forest and Paper Association

Mine Safety and Health Administration

National Institute of Standards and Technology

National Electrical Safety Code

West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau

101.04 SI Symbols.

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mp Milepost ppm Part Per Million

101.04 Definitions.

Delete the following definitions and substitute the following:

Bid Schedule--The Schedule of Items.

Bridge--No definition.

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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.

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 Stream Course--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.

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

Figure 101-1—Illustration of road structure terms.

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Right - of - Way Line

Right - of - Way Line

Clearing Limit

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Shoulder

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102 - Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract

102 Delete

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103 - Scope of Work

103 Delete

Delete all but subsection 103.01 Intent of Contract.

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104 - Control of Work

104 Control of Work:

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105 - Control of Material

105.02 Material Sources.

105.02(a) Government Provided Sources.

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.

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106 - Acceptance of Work

106.01 Conformity with Contract Requirements.

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Follow the requirements of FAR Clause 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction.

References to standard test methods of AASHTO, ASTM, GSA, and other recognized standard authorities refer to the methods in effect on the date of solicitation for bids.

Perform all work to the lines, grades, cross-sections, dimensions, and processes or material requirements shown on the plans or specified in the contract.

Incorporate manufactured materials into the work according to the manufacturer’s recommendations or to these specifications, whichever is more strict.

Plan dimensions and contract specification values are the values to be strived for and complied with as the design values from which any deviations are allowed. Perform work and provide material that is uniform in character and reasonably close to the prescribed value or within the specified tolerance range. The purpose of a tolerance range is to accommodate occasional minor variations from the median zone that are unavoidable for practical reasons.

When standard manufactured items are specified (such as fence, wire, plates, rolled shapes, pipe conduits, etc., that are identified by gauge, unit mass, section dimensions, etc.), the identification will be considered to be nominal masses or dimensions. Unless specific contract tolerances are noted, established manufacturing tolerances will be accepted.

The Government may inspect, sample, or test all work at any time before final acceptance of the project.

When the Government tests work, copies of test reports are furnished to the Contractor upon request.

Government tests may or may not be performed at the work site. If Contractor testing and inspection is verified by the Government, the Contractor’s results may be used by the Government to evaluate work for acceptance. Do not rely on the availability of Government test results for process control.

Acceptable work conforming to the contract will be paid for at the contract unit bid price. Four methods of determining conformity and accepting work are described in Subsections 106.02 to 106.05 inclusive.

The primary method of acceptance is specified in each Section of work. However, work may be rejected at any time it is found by any of the methods not to comply with the contract.

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

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

(1) Sampling method;

(2) Number of samples;

(3) Sample transport;

(4) Test procedures;

(5) Testing laboratories;

(6) Reporting;

(7) Estimated time and costs; and

(8) Validation process.

If the evaluation requires additional sampling or testing be performed, mutually agree with the

Government on witnessing procedures and on sampling and testing by a third party laboratory.

Use a third party laboratory accredited by the AASHTO accreditation program. Provide proof of the laboratory’s accreditation for the test procedures to be used. Do not use the same laboratory that produced the disputed Government test results or that produced the test results used as a basis for the dispute.

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

The Government will use the approved resolution protocol test results to determine the validity of the disputed testing. If the Government test results are validated, the Contractor will be responsible for all costs associated with developing and performing the resolution protocol. If the

Government test results are not validated, the Government will be responsible for all costs associated with developing and performing the resolution protocol. If the validity of the

Government test results cannot be determined, the Contractor and Government will equally share all costs associated with developing and carrying out the resolution protocol.

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(b) Alternatives to removing and replacing non-conforming work. As an alternative to removal and replacement, the Contractor may submit a written request to:

(1) Have the work accepted at a reduced price; or

(2) Be given permission to perform corrective measures to bring the work into conformity.

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

106.07 Delete

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107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility To the Public

107.05 Responsibility for Damage Claims.

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Meet the requirements chapters 10, 11, and 12.2 in their entirety of “Water Quality Management for

National Forest System Lands in California Best Management Practices” dated September 2000

107.09 Legal Relationship of the Parties.

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107.10 Environmental Protection

Meet the requirements chapters 10, 11, and 12.2 in their entirety of “Water Quality Management for

National Forest System Lands in California Best Management Practices” dated September 2000

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108 - Prosecution and Progress

108 Delete.

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109 - Measurement and Payment

109.02 Measurement Terms and Definitions.

(b) Contract quantity.

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

109.02 Measurement Terms and Definitions.

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(p) Thousand Board Feet (Mbf). 1,000 board feet based on nominal widths, thickness, and extreme usable length of each piece of lumber or timber actually incorporated in the job. For glued laminated timber, 1,000 board feet based on actual width, thickness, and length of each piece actually incorporated in the job.

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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155 - Schedules for Construction Contracts

155 Delete.

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156 - Public Traffic

156.03 Accommodating Traffic During Work.

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according to Subsection 106.07(b)

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201 - Clearing and Grubbing

201.06 Disposal.

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Merchantable timber removed from Forest Service land is subject to the Forest Resources Conservation and Shortage Relief Act of 1990 (PL 101-382; 104 Stat. 714-726; 16 USC 620 et. seq.). Do not export timber from the United States or use in direct or indirect substitution for unprocessed timber exported from the United States, from private lands by Purchaser, or any person as defined in Section 493 (16

USC 620e) of the Act.

Unless Forest Service determines that circumstances warrant a written waiver or adjustment, (1) hammer brand all products on both ends with an assigned contract brand before removal from the project site, (2) hammer brand each product exempt from domestic processing on both ends with an exempt brand registered for use on exempt logs from National Forest, and (3) paint all domestic processing products on both ends with 2 inch circle of yellow paint according to Interim Specification 2400-400 (available upon request). Paint or brand products before removing them from project site unless approved by the

CO. Brands and yellow paint must remain on logs until they are processed.

Contractor may remanufacture logs into different log lengths as approved. Repaint or re-brand all remanufactured pieces. Pay all surveillance costs except that Forest Service may waive such payment if such costs are minor and part of normal remanufacturing operations.

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203 - Removal of Structures and Obstructions

203.01 Work.

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This work consists of disposing of clearing slash, salvaging, removing, and disposing of buildings, fences, structures, pavements, culverts, utilities, curbs, sidewalks, and other obstructions.

Existing culverts and bridge remnants (log stringers, wood decking, etc.) at bridge sites (with in

300’ of crossing), shall be removed and stock piled at locations designate by the CO, for removal by the Forest Service.

203.05 Disposing of Material.

(e): Scattering. Scatter pieces of wood less than 3 inches in diameter and 3 feet in length outside the clearing limits without damaging trees. All logs shall be limbed. Logs and stumps shall be placed away from trees, positioned so they will not roll and not be placed on top of one another. Other construction slash shall be limbed and scattered to reduce slash concentrations. Do not place construction slash in

Lakes, Meadows, Streambeds.

(f): Decking. Logs greater than 6 inches in diameter shall be limbed and bucked into 4 foot lengths and placed in stable decks outside the clearing limits.

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