Attachment 2022 NFSR 227 Mueller Road DOW .pdf

SECTION C

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

Work for this project consists of reconditioning a designated 2.0 miles of NFSR 227 Mueller Road per Base Item to a fourteen (14) foot wide roadway in preparation for furnishing, hauling, and placing approximately 1,680 cubic yards of specified aggregate base course twelve (12) foot wide as Shown on the Drawings. Blade the placed 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 2.0 miles of roadway to provide for a fourteen (14) foot wide running surface. Compaction Method A.

-Design quantity payment.

-Deliver and place 2.0 miles of specified base course at twelve (12) foot wide running surface, 4 inch compacted depth and 1 foot taper each side. This equates to approximately 840 cubic yards compacted in place. Compaction Method A.

-Design quantity payment.

Option Items:

-Recondition additional designated mileage of roadway (per Option Item of 0.25 mile total) to provide for a fourteen (14) foot wide running surface. Compaction Method A.

-Design quantity payment.

-Deliver and place specified base course material to a 12 (twelve) foot wide running surface, 4 inch compacted depth and 1 foot taper each side (per Option Item of 0.25 mile total). This equates to approximately 210 cubic yards compacted in place per 0.25 mile of reconditioned roadway. Compaction Method A.

-Design quantity payment.

1.2 LOCATION

A. This project is located within the Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands, Fort Pierre National Grassland. From Interstate 90, travel north on Hwy. 83 6.5 miles and turn left onto NFSR 227 Mueller Road on west side of Hwy. 83. Work for this project shall begin at the ROW cattle guard.

1.3 GENERAL SITE CONDITIONS AND WEATHER

Attachment NFSR 227 Mueller Road Aggregate

A. The elevation of the site is approximately 2,200 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.

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 Fort Pierre Ranger District (FPRD) 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 Fort Pierre or City of Pierre, SD.

Meals or lodging will not be available at Forest Service facilities.

1.6 CAMPING

A. With approval by the Fort Pierre Ranger District, National Forest Service lands may be used by the Contractor to have one fully contained recreation vehicle which may remain at this site for security.

1.7 CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE

1.8

A. Construction season may begin September 30 and end by September 29, 2023.

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

FIELD VERIFICATION

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

Locations to turn-around haul vehicles shall be approved by the Ft. Pierre District Ranger and Contracting Officers Representative (COR) prior to start of work.

1.9 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 – 2)