Attachment 1 - NFSR 717 - Description of Work.pdf

SECTION C

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Work for this project consists of reconditioning 1.70 miles of Hilltop Road 717 per Base Item to a fourteen (14) foot wide roadway, in preparation for furnishing, hauling, and placing approximately 1,428 cubic yards of specified aggregate base course (compacted in-place) as Shown on the Drawings. Final blade the aggregate to provide a smooth running surface with a centerline crown. Reference (FP-14) Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges as shown in the Specifications and Drawings.

Work to be completed shall be as shown in the Schedule of Items and described as follows:

Base Item:

-Recondition and compact 1.70 miles of roadway to provide for a fourteen (14) foot wide running surface. Compaction Method A.

-Design quantity payment.

-Deliver and place 1.70 miles of specified aggregate base course to a twelve (12) foot wide running surface, 4” inch compacted in-place depth and 1’ foot taper each side. This equates to approximately 1,428 cubic yards. Compaction Method A.

-Design quantity payment.

-Final blade the aggregate to provide for a smooth roadway with a centerline crown as shown on Sheet 4 of 4.

-Payment is incidental to placement of aggregate Pay Item 30201.

1.2 LOCATION

A. This project is located within the Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands, Pine Ridge Ranger District. Access to Hilltop Road 717 is to travel south from Chadron on Highway 385 for approximately 11 miles to Hilltop Road 717 on left, just south of the Pine Ridge Job Corps. Beginning of project is at the intersection with Highway 385.

1.3 GENERAL SITE CONDITIONS AND WEATHER

A. The elevation of the site is approximately 5,000 feet above mean sea level. The construction site experiences snowfall and cold temperatures, with snow on the ground typically from mid- November through March.

1.4 USE OF PREMISES

A. General: Contractor shall have full use of premises for construction operations, including use of Project site, during construction period. Contractor's use of premises is limited only by the Government's right to perform work or to retain other contractors on portions of Project.

Attachment 1 NFSR 717 Description of Work

B. Contractor shall at all times conduct his operations to ensure the least inconvenience to the public and employees. Closures will be permitted, when required, upon written approval by Pine Ridge Ranger District (PRRD) and Contracting Officer (CO).

C. Contractor shall provide adequate signing and barricades according to MUTCD and take necessary safety measures to protect the public during all construction operations. Contractor shall minimize disturbance of all undisturbed areas.

D. Existing Utilities: The Contractor is responsible for notifying all untility companies of proposed locations and times of excavation prior to starting work.

E. Contractor shall remove all equipment, trash, materials, and other items associated with the work within 7 calender days of final acceptance of work prior to final payment being processed by the CO.

1.5 MEALS AND LODGING

A. Meals and lodging are commercially available in the City of Chadron, Nebraska within 15 miles of the construction site. Meals or lodging will not be available at Forest Service facilities.

1.6 CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE

A. Approximate construction season may begin July 18, 2002 and end October 30, 2022.

B. Depending on conditions, normal fire restrictions may apply to activities associated with this project.

1.7 FIELD VERIFICATION

A. Field verification of the roadway condition shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

Locations to turn-around haul vehicles most be approved by the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) prior to start of work.

1.8 PERMITS

A. Any permits for hauling as required by local, County, State, or Federal laws or regulations shall be obtained by the Contractor.

PART 2 – SPECIFICAITONS

2.1 FOREST SERVICE SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS TO THE STANDARD

SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS AND BRIDGES (FP-14) (PAGES

1-23)

2.2 AGGREGATES FOR GRANULAR BASES AND SURFACING: ADAPTED FROM THE

SOUTH DAKOTA STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR ROADS AND BRIDGES:

SECTION 882

PART 3 – DRAWINGS (PAGES 1 – 3)