Specifications.pdf

Solicitation No. AG-9A40-S-16-0004 Duff Creek Aquatic Organism Passage

Table of Contents Table of Contents Preface 101 - Terms, Format, and Definitions

101.01 Meaning of Terms

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

106.07 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

107.02 Protection and Restoration of Property and Landscape

108 - Prosecution and Progress 108 Delete

109 - Measurement and Payment 109 Deletions

109.02 Measurement Terms and Definitions

151 - Mobilization .....................................................................................................FP-03 152 - Construction Survey and Staking ....................................................................FP-03 154 - Contractor Sampling and Testing ....................................................................FP-03 155 - Schedules for Construction Contracts .............................................................FP-03 157 - Soil Erosion Control

157.03 General

171 - Weed and Disease Prevention 201 - Clearing and Grubbing

201.02 Material:

202 - Additional Clearing and Grubbing

202.04 Selective Clearing

203 - Removal of Structures and Obstructions .........................................................FP-03 204 - Excavation and Embankment..........................................................................FP-03 208 - Structure Excavation and Backfill for Selected Major Structures

208.04 General

301 - Untreated Aggregate Courses

301 Title Change

301.05 Compacting

Table 301-1 Field Density Requirements

403 - Hot Asphalt Concrete Pavement

403.16 Pavement Smoothness

552 - Structural Concrete .........................................................................................FP-03 554 - Reinforcing Steel .............................................................................................FP-03 602 - Culverts and Drains

602.03 General

603 - Structural Plate Structures

603.03 General

603.04 Erecting

634 - Permanent Pavement Marking ........................................................................FP-03 635 - Temporary Traffic Control

635.03 General

648 - Stream Simulation 705 - Rock

705.07 Streambed Simulation Rock

705.08 Channel Rock

718 - Traffic Signing and Marking Material

718.05 Aluminum Panels

Preface Preface_wo_03_15_2004_m

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

101 - Terms, Format, and Definitions 101.00_nat_us_07_25_2005

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101.01 Meaning of Terms

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101.03 Abbreviations.

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AFPA

MSHA

NIST

NESC

WCLIB

American Forest and Paper Association Mine Safety and Health Administration National Institute of Standards and Technology National Electrical Safety Code West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau

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mp Milepost ppm Part Per Million

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101.04 Definitions.

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Bid Schedule--The Schedule of Items.

Bridge--No definition.

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

Culvert--No definition.

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

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

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

Design Quantity--“Design quantity” is a Forest Service method of measurement from the FS-96 Forest Service Specifications for the Construction of Roads and Bridges.

Under these FP specifications this term is replaced by the term “Contract Quantities”.

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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.

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Figure 101-1—Illustration of road structure terms.

102 - Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract 102.00_nat_us_02_16_2005

102 Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract

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103 - Scope of Work 103.00_nat_us_02_16_2005

Deletions

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Deletions

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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.

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Comply with the requirements of 30 CFR 56, subparts B and H. Use all suitable material for aggregate regardless of size unless otherwise designated. When required, re-establish vegetation in disturbed areas according to section 625.

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105.05 Use of Material Found in the Work.

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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

106.07 Delete

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107.05 Responsibility for Damage Claims.

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107.06 Contractor’s Responsibility for Work.

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“except as provided in Subsection 106.07”.

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107.09 Legal Relationship of the Parties.

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107.10 Environmental Protection.

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

Before beginning any work, submit a Hazardous Spill Plan. List actions to be taken in the event of a spill. Incorporate preventive measures to be taken, such as the location of mobile refueling facilities, storage and handling of hazardous materials, and similar information. Immediately notify the CO of all hazardous material spills. Provide a written narrative report form no later than 24 hours after the initial report and include the following:

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

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

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

• Containment procedures.

• Summary of any communications 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.

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107.02 Protection and Restoration of Property and Landscape

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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

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108 Delete.

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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.

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

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“(b) Cubic yard” to “(c) Cubic yard”.

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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.

151 - Mobilization 151.01_0105_us_05_04_2007

151.01 Description

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“Work also includes cleaning of all equipment used at the project site. Clean all construction equipment prior to entry on the project site. Remove all dirt, plant parts and material that may carry noxious weed seeds into the area. Only construction equipment inspected by the Forest Service will be allowed to operate within the project area. Treat subsequent move-ins of equipment the same as the initial move-in. Clean truck beds and dump boxes hauling to the project site prior to entering the work area.”

157 - Soil Erosion Control 157.03_nat_us_02_24_2005

157.03 General

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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.

171 - Weed and Disease Prevention 171.00_nat_us_03_30_2005

Description

171.01 This work consists of washing and treating construction equipment to remove seeds, plants, and plant fragments from the equipment before the equipment is used on National Forest System lands.

Material

171.02 Conform to the following Subsection:

Water 725.01

Construction Requirements

171.03 General . Notify the CO in writing at least 15 days before moving any construction equipment onto National Forest System lands. Construction equipment does not include cars, pickup trucks, and other vehicles that regularly travel between the construction site and areas outside of National Forest System lands.

Perform all work at a location designated on the plans or other locations approved in writing. Provide the CO with an opportunity to monitor the washing and inspection.

171.04 Equipment. Use a high pressure washing system.

For work on National Forest System lands, use a washing system that traps all wash water and either stores it for removal from National Forest System lands or recycles the water for continued use. If the equipment recycles the water, provide adequate filters for seed removal. Dispose of the filter material and removed seeds in an approved manner.

Do not mix soaps, detergents, or other chemicals with the wash water. For work at a commercial washing facility, use an approved facility.

172 Washing. Wash the sides, tops, and undercarriages of all construction equipment.

Remove all seeds, plants, plant fragments, dirt, and debris from the construction equipment.

171.06 Inspection. Inspect the washed construction equipment, including the undercarriage, to ensure that the washing removed the dirt, debris, and seeds from the construction equipment. Rewash the construction equipment as necessary or as directed.

171.07 Acceptance. Weed prevention will be evaluated under Subsection 106.02.

Measurement

171.08 Do not measure weed prevention for payment.

Payment

171.09 Include all costs associated with the Section 171-Weed Prevention in the unit price for Section 151-Mobilization.

201 - Clearing and Grubbing 201.00_nat_us_08_05_2009

201.02 Material:

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201.03 General.

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201.04 Clearing.

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202 - Additional Clearing and Grubbing 202.04_1005_us_08_01_2005

202.04 Selective Clearing.

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Dead trees over 6 inches in diameter measured at 12 inches above the ground that lean toward the road and are tall enough to reach the roadbed are designated for cutting.

When marked in advance, remove hazard trees or unstable live trees over 6 inches in diameter measured at 12 inches above the ground that lean toward the road and are tall enough to reach the roadbed.

208 - Structure Excavation and Backfill for Selected Major Structures

208.04_nat_us_08_05_2009 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 installation."

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, compacted gravel, or foundation 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

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.

301 - Untreated Aggregate Courses 301.00_nat_us_03_03_2005

301 Title Change.

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301.05 Compacting

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

Compact the aggregate using one of the following methods as specified:

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

Compaction B. Operate rollers and compact as specified in Subsection 204.11(a)(1).

Compaction C. Moisten or dry the aggregate to a uniform moisture content between 5 and 7 percent based on total dry weight of the mixture. Operate rollers and compact as specified in Subsection 204.11(a)(1).

Compaction D. Compact to a density of at least 95 percent of the maximum density, as determined by AASHTO T 99, method C or D.

Compaction E. Compact to a density of at least 96 percent of the maximum density, as determined by the Modified Marshall Hammer Compaction Method (available upon request from USDA Forest Service, Regional Materials Engineering Center, P.O. Box 7669, Missoula, MT 59807).

Compaction F. Compact to a density of at least 95 per-cent of the maximum density, as determined by AASHTO T 180, method C or D.

Compaction G. Compact to a density of at least 100 percent of the maximum density as determined by the Modified Marshall Hammer Compaction Method (available upon request from USDA Forest Service, Regional Materials Engineering Center, P.O. Box 7669, Missoula, MT 59807).

For all compaction methods, blade the surface of each layer during the compaction operations to remove irregularities and produce a smooth, even surface. When a density requirement is specified, determine the in place density and moisture content according to AASHTO T 310 or other approved test procedures.

301.08_nat_us_10_14_2011 Table 301-1 Field Density Requirements.

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Material or

Product

Type of Acceptance (Subsection)

Characterist ic

Category Test Methods

Specificatio ns

Sampling Frequenc y

Point of Sampling

Split Sample

Reporting Time

Base and Subbase

Measured and tested conformance (Subsection 106.04)

Moisture Density --- Method C --- AASHTO T 99 1 per type and source of material

Source of material

Yes Before using in work

Method D --- AASHTO T 180 “ “ “ “

Compaction --- Method C, D --- AASHTO T 310 or other approved procedures

1 per 500 t In-place --- Before placing the next layer

Surfacing Measured and tested conformance (Subsection 106.04)

Moisture Density --- “ “ “ Before using in work Method D --- AASHTO T 180 “ “ “ “

Compaction Method C, D --- AASHTO T 310 or other approved procedures

1 per 500 t In-place --- Before placing the next layer

403 - Hot Asphalt Concrete Pavement 403.16_nat_us_03_02_2005

403.16 Pavement Smoothness.

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Pavement Smoothness and Surface Tolerance Add the following:

The maximum variation from the compacted width is 3 inches and the average width of 4 or measurements for any ½ mile of road segment is the specified width.

The maximum variation from the compacted specified thickness is ¼ inch and the average thickness of 4 measurements for any ½ mile of road segment is the specified thickness

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403.17 Acceptance.

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In the sampling frequency column for the characteristics: gradation, asphalt content, and compaction, add the following:

but no fewer than a minimum of 1 per shift

602 - Culverts and Drains 602.03_nat_us_09_06_2005

602.03 General.

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Ensure that the final installed alignment of all pipe allows no reverse grades, and does not permit horizontal and vertical alignments to vary from a straight line drawn from center of inlet to center of outlet by more than 2 percent of pipe center length or 1.0 feet, whichever is less.

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603.03 General.

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Do not place or backfill structure until the CO has approved in writing the excavation and foundation. Submit four sets of shop drawings of the long-span structure to the CO at least 21 days before planned construction. Accompany shop drawings with all calculations used to determine the size, shape, location, and spacing of stiffening ribs, thrust beams, or other special structural features.

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603.04 Erecting.

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Torque all bolts before beginning the backfill.

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635.03 General.

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Install temporary traffic control signs to temporary posts or approved temporary sign mounts.

648 - Stream Simulation 648.00_nat_us_04_17_2008

Description

648.01 This work consists of placing rock and fill to simulate a natural streambed, profile and cross section though road stream crossings. The placement of Channel Rock for: fish rest stop, rock bands, rock weirs, stream bank rocks, and other in stream rock structures, is included within this specification.

Material

648.02 Conform to the following Subsections.

Foundation Fill 704.01 Stream Bed Simulation Material 705.07 Channel Rock 705.08

Construction Requirements

648.03 General. Place streambed simulation material on a prepared surface to form a well-graded, low permeability mass, similar in appearance and texture to the natural streambed. Do not drive metal track or rubber tired equipment directly on metal or concrete structure surfaces.

648.04 Placed Streambed Simulation Material and Channel Rock.

(a) Method A, Machine Placed. Place stream simulation rock in one or more layers with a layer depth less than 1 ½ times the maximum dimension of the stream simulation rock. Place stream simulation by methods that do not cause segregation or damage to the prepared surface. Place or rearrange individual rocks by mechanical methods to obtain a compact low permeability mass matching streambed simulation details. Fill voids before placing the next lift. Place fish rest stop, rock bands, rock weirs, stream bank rocks, and other in stream rock structures as designated.

(b) Method B, End Dumped. Dump stream simulation rock in one or more layers with a layer depth less than 1 ½ times the maximum dimension of the stream simulation rock. Distribute larger rocks throughout the mass of stone. Obtain a uniformly dense, compact, low permeability bed with a surface matching stream simulation bed details.

Fill voids before placing the next lift. Place fish rest stop, rock bands, rock weirs, stream bank rocks, and other in stream rock structures as designated.

(c) Method C, Hand Placed. Place stream simulation rock using hand labor. Material may be hand carried, or carried in wheelbarrows and end dumped to obtain its full thickness. Compact each load using hand operated or hand operated mechanical equipment to obtain a uniformly dense, compact, low permeability bed with a surface matching stream simulation bed details. Fill voids before placing the next lift. Place fish rest stop, rock bands, rock weirs, stream bank rocks, and other in stream rock structures as designated.

648.04 Foundation fill. Fill all voids left during placement of Channel Rocks and Streambed Simulation adjacent to footings, concrete structures or corrugated pipes with foundation fill. Use water pressure, metal tamping rods, and similar hand operated equipment to force material into all surface and subsurface voids between the structure and rocks and between individual rocks.

648.05 Acceptance. Placing streambed simulation material will be evaluated under Subsections 106.02 and 106.04.

Measurement

648.06 Measure the items listed in the bid schedule according to Subsection 109.02.

Payment

648.07 The accepted quantities, measured as provided in Subsection 109.02, will be paid at the contract unit price per unit of measurement for Section 648 pay items listed in the bid schedule. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section. See Subsection 109.05

705 - Rock 705.07_nat_us_04_17_2008

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705.07 Streambed Simulation Rock.

(a) General. Furnish a mixture of soil, gravel, cobble, and boulders to simulate a natural streambed. The cobbles and boulders should be hard, durable rock that conforms to test values in 705.02.

Table 705-5 – Gradation requirements for Streambed Simulation Material, inches or sieve size

Bed Class

100% passing

84% passing

50% passing

16% passing

10% passing

2 5 2 3/4 1/4 No. 10 4 10 4 1 3/4 1/2 No. 10 6 14 6 2 1/2 3/4 No. 10 8 22 8 3 1 No. 10 10 24 10 4 1 No. 10 12 30 12 5 1 1/2 No. 10 14 36 14 6 1 3/4 No. 10 16 42 16 7 2 No. 10 20 48 20 8 3 No. 10 24 60 24 10 3 No. 10 36 72 36 14 4 No. 10 48 96 48 18 6 No. 10

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705.08 Channel Rock.

(a) General. Furnish hard, durable rock that consists of intact blocks without open fractures, foliation, or other planes of weakness. Conform to test values in 705.02.

(b) Sized and shapes. Furnish rocks that are generally cubical, tabular, or rectangular in shape, with dimensions as designated, or as specified in the following table:

Table 705-6 gradation requirement for Channel Rock

Rock Size (Man Rock)

Mass (Pounds) Approximate Cubic Dimension (inches)

1 50-200 12-18 2 200-700 18-28 3 700-2000 28-36 4 2000-4000 36-48 5 4000-6000 48-54 6 6000-8000 54-60

(c) Color. Furnish rocks with a color indigenous to the area. Rocks should be free of machine-made scratches, mars, or other damage to the visible surface. If requested, submit a 12 in sample of rock that is representative of the rock color for approval by the

CO.

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718.05 Aluminum Panels

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Clean, degrease and properly prepare the panels according to methods recommended by the sheeting manufacturer. Conversion coatings will conform to ASTM B-921 or

ASTM B-449.