Attachment 2022 NFSR 723 Description of Work.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 Little Wolf East Road #723 per Base Item (with Optional Items for additional reconditioning on same road) to a fourteen (14) foot wide roadway, in preparation for furnishing, hauling, and placing approximately 1,680 cubic yards of specified aggregate base course 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 a designated 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 to a twelve (12) foot wide running surface, 4” inch compacted depth and 1’ foot taper each side. This equates to approximately 1,680 cubic yards compacted in place. Compaction Method A.

-Design quantity payment.

Option Item 1:

-Recondition an additionl designated 1.0 mile of roadway to provide for a fourteen (14) foot wide running surface. Compaction Method A.

-Lump sum quantity payment.

-Deliver and place additional cubic yards of specified base course to a 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 per mile. Compaction Method A.

Option Item 2:

-Recondition an additionl designated 0.5 mile of roadway to provide for a fourteen (14) foot wide running surface. Compaction Method A.

-Lump sum quantity payment.

-Deliver and place additional cubic yards of specified base course to a twelve (12) foot wide running surface, 4” inch compacted depth and 1’ foot taper each side. This equates to approximately 420 cubic yards compacted in place per mile. Compaction Method A.

1.2 LOCATION

A. This project is located within the Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands, Pine Ridge Ranger District. Beginning from Main Street, Chadron NE travel east on US Highway 20 approximately 4.2 miles to Bordeaux Road. Turn right on Bordeaux Road and travel south approximately 6.9 miles to NFSR 723 Little Wolf Road on west side of road. Base Item work begins here. Option Item work begins at the end of Base Item work and continues west on NFSR 723 to intersection with NFSR 718 Highline Road. The Government shall locate and mark the designaed sections of work as described.

1.3 GENERAL SITE CONDITIONS AND WEATHER

A. The elevation of the site is approximately 4,200 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 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 15miles of the construction site. Meals or lodging will not be available at Forest Service facilities.

1.6 CAMPING

A. With approval by the Pine Ridge 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

A. Construction season may begin September 20 and end December 31, 2022.

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

1.8 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.

1.9 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 – 3)