Attachment 3 FP14SupplementSpecs_RedfishPhase3Final.pdf

Table of Contents

Table of Contents Preface 101 – Terms, Format, and Definitions 102 – Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract 103 – Scope of Work 104 – Control of Work 105 – Control of Material 106 – Acceptance of Work 107 – Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public 108 – Prosecution and Progress 109 – Measurement and Payment 151 – Mobilization 154 – Contractor Sampling and Testing 156 – Public Traffic 157 – Soil Erosion and Sediment Control 170 – Develop Water Supply and Watering 171 – Weed and Disease Prevention 201 – Clearing and Grubbing 202 – Additional Clearing and Grubbing 203 – Removal of Structures and Obstructions 204 – Excavation and Embankment 205 – Rock Blasting 207 – Earthwork Geosynthetics 209 – Structure Excavation and Backfill 211 – Roadway Obliteration 301 – Untreated Aggregate Courses 304 – Full Depth Reclamation 403 – Asphalt Concrete 602 – Culverts and Drains 604 – Manholes, Inlets, and Catch Basins 609 – Curb and Gutter 611 – Water Systems 619 – Fences, Gates, Bollard Posts and Fee Tubes 624 – Topsoil 625 – Turf Establishment 628 – Recreation Facilities Site Improvements 633 – Permanent Traffic Control 634 – Permanent Pavement Marking 635 – Temporary Traffic Control 651 – Development of Pits & Quarries 703 – Aggregate 704 – Soil 705 – Rock

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710 – Fence and Guardrail 713 – Roadside Improvement Material 717 – Structural Metal 719 – Paint 725 – Miscellaneous Material

Preface Preface_wo_3_15_2022

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The Forest Service, US Department of Agriculture has adopted FP-14 for construction of National Forest System Roads.

101 – Terms, Format, and Definitions

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101.01 Meaning of Terms.

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Delete all references in FP-14 to Transportation Acquisition Regulations (TAR).

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101.03 Abbreviations.

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AGAR

AFPA

FSAR

MSHA

NESC

WCLIB

Agriculture Acquisition Regulations American Forest and Paper Association Forest Service Acquisition Regulations Mine Safety and Health Administration National Electrical Safety Code West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau

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(f) Miscellaneous unit abbreviations.

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101.04 Definitions.

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Bid Schedule — The Schedule of Items.

Bridge — A structure, including supports, erected over a depression or an obstruction such as water along a road, a trail, or a railway and having a deck for carrying traffic or other loads.

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”.

MP milepost (location) ppm parts per million (volume)

STA Station (location)

Culvert — Any structure with a bottom, regardless of fill depth, depth of invert burial, or presence of horizontal driving surface, or any bottomless (natural channel) structure with footings that will not have wheel loads in direct contact with the top of the structure.

Plans — (Public Works Contracts) Design sheets or fabrication, erection, or construction details submitted to the CO by the Contractor according to FAR Clause 52.236-21 Specifications and Plans for Construction. Also refers to submissions and submittals.

Notice to Proceed — (Public Works Contracts) Written notice to the Contractor to begin the contract work.

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.

Solicitation — (Public Works Contracts) The complete assembly of documents (whether attached or incorporated by reference) furnished to prospective bidders.

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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.

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.

Shop Plans — (Timber and Stewardship Contracts) Referred to as “Plans” in FP-14, include Plans, diagrams, layouts, schematics, descriptive literature, illustrations, lists or tables, performance and test data, and similar materials furnished by Purchaser to explain in detail specific portions of the work required by the contract.

Utilization Standards —

The minimum size and percent soundness of trees described in Public Works contract specifications or Timber Sale and IRTC contract provisions to determine merchantable timber.

All references to “Roadbed”, “Roadside”, “Roadway”, and the like herein includes parking lots and trails.

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Figure 101-1—Illustration of road structure terms.

102 – Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract 102.00_national_11_09_2016

102 Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract Delete Section 102 in its entirety.

103 – Scope of Work 103.00_national_11_09_2016

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104 – Control of Work 104.00_national_11_09_2016

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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.

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104.07 Other Contracts

Relocation work associated with moving existing phone utilities away from new improvements, and removal of the old within the road decommissioning areas will be occurring concurrently with this project. The following is the contact information for the phone utility company.

MTE Communications (Phone) 2205 Keithley Creek Road PO Box 7 Midvale, ID 83645 Jesse Whitener Office: 208.414.3000 Email: jesse.whitener@mtecom.com

The Contractor shall schedule activities or operations, so there are no conflicts or interference with any scheduled projects by other agencies within the project area.

mailto:jesse.whitener@mtecom.com

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105.02 Material Sources.

(a) Government-provided sources.

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Sources have been designated for this project as follows:

Waste Site – Government Furnished – The Waste Site for excess, unsuitable, and boulder material is located in Section 35, Township 10N, Range 13E, at the Redfish Lake Pit which is approximately adjacent to the Redfish Outlet Day-Use Area parking lot via Forest Roads 214A, 313, and 313A. Material shall be dumped inside the pit where designated by the Contracting Officer.

Borrow Source – Government Furnished – The material for Select Borrow is located in Section 21, Township 8N, Range 14E, at the Champion Creek Pit located approximately 14 miles south of this project via State Highway 75.

Further pit development will be required along with necessary material screening to meet the respective material grading. Pit development shall only occur following approval from both the Sawtooth National Forest Wildlife Biologist and from the Contracting Officer.

Barrier Rock Source – Government Furnished – Supplemental Barrier Rock material is located in Section 35, Township 10N, Range 13E, at the Redfish Lake Pit which is approximately adjacent to the Redfish Outlet Day-Use Area parking lot via Forest Roads 214A, 313, and 313A. Contractor shall only utilize this pit if supplemental barriers rocks are needed to complete the project as determined by the Contracting Officer.

Logworm Fence Timber Material Source – Government Furnished – The material source for Logworm Fence timber material is located in Section 5, Township 7N, Range 14E, at the Cabin Creek Post and Pole Cutting Area, located approximately 18 miles south of this project via State Highway 75 and Forest Road #207.

Contractor shall obtain a “Free-Use” permit from the Stanley Ranger Station prior to performing any wood cutting/processing. Contractor shall also follow instructions on the Cabin Creek Post and Pole Cutting Area Map along with be prepared to decommission/rehab any created roads/trails for sake of obtaining required materials. Fire extinguishers and tools are required to be always onsite.

(b) Contractor-located sources.

Optional Non-Government Source for this project is as follows:

Materials for use as Crushed Aggregate Base Course, Crushed Aggregate Surface Course, Gravel Borrow, and Pipe Zone Bedding/Backfill may be obtained from the Fourth of July Creek Pit which is managed by the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), and is located approximately 14 miles south of this project via State Highway 75.

The Contractor is responsible for all applicable production royalty fees required of materials and all other costs related to the work that may be required for materials obtained from this source including but not limited to overburden stripping and rock crushing/processing. Contact ITD (208.886.7800) for additional information.

Prior to any pit development or use of materials, the pit site shall be approved by the CO as free of noxious weed as listed on the "All States Noxious Weeds List”.

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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. Place excess material safely at Government-approved location, at no additional cost to the Government.

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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, repair, or replace work that does not conform to the contract, or to prevailing industry standards where no specific contract requirements are noted. Removing, repairing, or replacing work; providing temporary traffic control; and any other related work to accomplish conformity will be at no cost to the Government.

(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.

(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.

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106.02 Visual Inspection.

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Acceptance is based on visual inspection of the work for compliance with the specific contract requirements. Use prevailing industry standards in the absence of specific contract requirements or tolerances.

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106.03 Certification.

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Refer to the following “CSI Spec” Supplemental Specifications for administrative and procedural requirements for preparing and submitting submittals:

• Section 013300 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

107 – Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public 107.01_forest_3_15_2022

107.01 Laws to be Observed.

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Comply with the terms and conditions included in all permits and agreements for performing the work included in this contract. Notify the CO immediately of any changes or any additional permits or agreements that are required by the Contractor’s methods of operation. Allow adequate time in the construction schedule for any additional permits and agreements not in the contract.

The Contractor shall prepare a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for this project in accordance with current State and Federal EPA requirements. The Contractor shall comply with all terms and conditions in the SWPPP and shall be required to update the SWPPP to ensure that it remains in compliance with applicable permits and other legal requirements. The Contractor shall be responsible for carrying out all duties outlined in the SWPPP and as required with any updates. The Government’s role will be that of oversight to ensure Contractor compliance with the SWPPP.

Comply with the requirements of the Fire Protection and Suppression Plan, and other permits/plans included in this contract.

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107.02 Protection and Restoration of Property and Landscape.

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Tree removal and felling work associated with the constructing the new improvements and required vegetation removal for the Champion Creek Pit Material Source expansion, if required and applicable, shall only occur following approval from both the Sawtooth National Forest Wildlife Biologist and from the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall coordinate site inspection with Forest Wildlife Biologist prior to any tree removal and felling work. If active nests are encountered during this pre-clearing site inspection, the Contractor shall halt all operations within the perimeter established by the Forest Wildlife Biologist. Work will resume in the established perimeter either when the nests have been relocated by the Forest, the birds have fledged, or when other mitigations have been established by the Forest Wildlife Biologist.

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107.05 Responsibility for Damage Claims.

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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 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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107.11 Protection of Forests, Parks, and Public Lands:

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Before starting any operations on the project, the Contractor shall prepare & submit a Project Fire Plan, in cooperation with the Contracting Officer, providing for the prevention and control of fires in the project area. The Contractor shall certify compliance with all fire protection and suppression requirements, before beginning operations during the fire period and closed season. Required Tools and Equipment shall be kept currently in serviceable condition and immediately available for initial attack on fires.

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108.01 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work.

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Perform work under this contract according to the following:

For construction operation occurring up to the Thursday prior to Memorial Day, the Contractor can work any time during the week;

For construction operations occurring between the Tuesday following Memorial

Day and Labor Day, the Contractor shall only work from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on Fridays;

No construction operations will be permitted between 5:00 p.m. Friday and 8:00 a.m. the following Wednesday for Independence Day;

For construction operations occurring after the Tuesday following Labor Day, the Contractor can work any time during the week.

General work sequence or procedures:

May/June/July, 2023

a. Prepare/review/approve required material submittals and complete other relevant administrative tasks in preparation for construction.

August, 2023

a. Equipment mobilization and traffic control setup

b. Perform clearing and grubbing for new road realignments, parking lots, and trails (work to be performed shall not impact existing traffic flows or adjacent recreation facilities).

September 11, 2023

a. Implement temporary closure of Forest Road #214 immediately to the south of the new Redfish Trailhead parking lot entrance, eliminating vehicle access to the Glacier View CG, the Visitor Center, and the North Shore Day Use Area. Implement temporary closure of the existing former service road paved trail along the North Shore of Redfish Lake between the Redfish Outlet trail bridge and the Visitor Center / Redfish Cabin access roadway/trail, eliminating bike and pedestrian access to these locations.

September/October/November, 2023

a. Remove all existing asphalt pavement and underlying base aggregate within all affected roadways, trails, and parking lots.

b. Complete all required North Shore Area excavation/embankment work to render the new roads, parking lots, lakeshore trail, Visitor Center connector trail, and Glacier View connector trail constructed to design subgrade. The order of precedence will be the realigned Forest Road #214 access into Glacier View CG, the lakeshore trail, the North Shore parking lot, the Visitor Center parking lot, the Visitor Center connector trail, and the Glacier View connector trail.

c. Complete all required Entrance Area excavation/embankment work to render Forest Road #214 realigned to accommodate the new Entrance Station parking lot and trail improvements, and Forest Road #210 realigned and connected to Forest Road #214. At a minimum, render the realigned length of Forest Road #214 and Forest Road #210 built to design subgrade. If time allows, render the entire length of Forest Road #214 built to design subgrade.

d. Relocate the existing North Shore double unit vault toilet to the new North Shore parking lot.

e. Place new base material on above constructed roadways first, followed by both the North Shore and Visitor Center parking lots. All new road base and subgrade as applicable, need to be rendered smooth/compacted prior to shutting down for the winter.

f. Install the new 3-inch waterline (mainline) between the lower Fishhook and Redfish Outlet trail bridges.

May/June, 2024

a. Complete the remaining waterline (mainline) installation work to render it tested, connected, and ready for use by May 22, 2024. Also complete the water service connection for the Visitor Center / Redfish Cabin service line. Lastly, complete the water service tap for the North Shore Day Use Area and stub past the Lakeshore Trail improvement limits.

b. Complete all remaining paved roadway, paved parking lot, and paved trail excavation/embankment work, new aggregate base material installation (for paved roads, paved parking lots, and paved trails), and new aggregate surfacing material installation for Forest Road #210.

c. Pave the lakeshore trail, the North Shore parking lot, the Visitor Center parking lot, and the Visitor Center connector trail. Also, pave Forest Road #214 within the Entrance Area.

d. Complete North Shore parking lot and Visitor Center parking lot permanent pavement signing, striping, wheel stop, bollard, and fee tube installation work so both can open to the public by June 26, 2024.

July/August, 2024

a. Complete the remaining roadway paving and permanent pavement striping

b. Complete excavation/embankment and new aggregate surfacing installation for the Entrance Station parking lot and trail and the Glacier View connector trail, as applicable.

c. Complete gate installations within the Entrance Area

d. Complete all remaining roadway and parking lot signing, including removal/replacement of Redfish Complex destination signing.

September/October, 2024

a. Reconstruct the North Shore Day Use Area including new site furniture, covered shelter, water service/hydrant, and trail installations.

b. Remove/rehab the former North Shore Day Use Area parking lot, trails, and sites and remove/rehab the existing Visitor Center parking lot and trail.

c. Perform all other necessary rehab/cleanup work and install permanent seeding.

d. Complete all required work by October 31, 2024

109 – Measurement and Payment 109.00_national_11_09_2016

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109.06 Pricing of Adjustments.

109.07 Eliminated Work.

109.08 Progress Payments.

109.09 Final Payment.

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109.01 Measurement of Work.

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Take measurements as described in Subsection 109.02 unless otherwise modified by the Measurement Subsection of the section controlling the work being performed. Table 109-1 indicates the accuracy required for quantities of the various pay units used in the Schedule of Items. Use this guide to determine the decimal placement in the final payment.

Table 109-1 Decimal Accuracy of Quantities for Payment

Pay Item Level of Precision Linear Foot 1

Exception--Timber, Steel, and Concrete Piles 0.1 Station 0.1 Mile 0.01 Square Foot 0.1 Square Yard 0.1 Each 1 Acre 0.01 Gallon 1 M-Gals. 0.1 Cubic Yard 1

Exception--Structure Excavation; Sheathing Materials; Bedding, Bed Course, and Backfill Materials; Gabions;

0.1

Exception--Concrete; Masonry 0.01 Pound 1 Ton 0.1

Exception--Calcium Chloride;

Sodium Chloride; Hydrated Lime;

Bituminous Materials; Pavements;

Bed Course Materials

0.01

Hour 0.1

MFBM 0.01

Station Yard 1 Cubic Yard Mile 1 Ton Mile 1

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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.

151 – Mobilization 151.01_forest_3_15_2022

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.

154 – Contractor Sampling and Testing

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154.01 Description.

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155 – Schedules for Construction Contracts 155.00_national_11_09_2016

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156 – Public Traffic 156.04_forest_3_15_2022

Construction Requirements

156.04 Accommodating Traffic During Work.

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“according to Subsection 106.07(b).”

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156.07 Limitation on Construction Operations.

Subpart (i)

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(i) Limit construction-caused delays to public traffic to a maximum of 10 minutes at any one time followed by an open period of no less than 5 minutes.

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156.09 Traffic Control Supervisor.

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157 – Soil Erosion and Sediment Control 157.01_forest_3_15_2022

157.01. Description

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Contractor shall be prepared to provide, install, and maintain the minimum erosion control measures noted on the Plans for sake of containing dirt, dust, and debris within the construction site, including additional measures as required by the Contractor’s approved Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)

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Material

157.02.

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Gabion Rock 705.01

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157.12 Temporary Soil Stabilization.

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157.15 Maintenance and Cleanup.

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Removal and disposal of straw wattles will be by Government personnel after the work is complete and once vegetation is satisfactorily established and exposed areas stabilized.

170 – Develop Water Supply and Watering

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Description

170.01 This work consists of developing an acceptable water supply and restoring it to pre-construction condition or better as determined by the CO, following completion of the work.

Materials

170.02 Conform to the following subsection.

Water 725.01

170.03 Development of Supply & Access. Water can be drafted at the approved locations designated on the Plans, in locations approved by the CO that do not impede traffic or inconvenience the public.

Water drafting may only occur during daylight hours.

Contractor’s drafting equipment and operations shall be as such to limit suction velocities within the intake influence area to less than 0.40 feet per second. Pump intake screens shall be oriented longitudinally (or parallel) to the stream flow direction and shall have a maximum screen opening size of 3/32”.

Government will provide the following approved pump intake screen based on availability:

1. Small Screen 6” diameter, 24” length, threaded connection

Contractor shall provide the required fittings necessary to connect either pump screen to their intended pump to render a water-tight, secure connection. Damage to pump screen, as a result of the Contractor’s use or negligence, shall be repaired to equal or better condition at the Contractor’s expense. If a satisfactory repair, as determined by the Contracting Officer, is not possible, Contractor shall be responsible for replacing the pump screen, in kind, at no expense to the Government.

Pumps shall be enclosed in a containment basin having 110% of the pumps fuel capacity.

170.04 Equipment. All drafting equipment to be placed in the water shall be disinfected in order to ensure the equipment is clean and free of any substance that could be injurious to plants and wildlife.

Provide mobile watering equipment with watertight tanks of known capacity. Provide for positive control of water application from the driver’s position.

170.05 Application. Apply water uniformly without ponding or washing.

170.06 Acceptance. Developing water supplies and watering will be evaluated under Subsections 106.02 and 106.04.

Measurement

170.07 Measurement.

All work associated with developing a water supply and watering required by the Contract is included under other applicable Sections.

Payment

170.08 Payment.

All costs associated with this Section 170 work shall be included in other applicable Sections.

171 – Weed and Disease Prevention 171.00_forest_3_15_2022

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.

171.02 Conform to the following Subsection:

Water 725.01

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.

171.05 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.

171.08 Aggregate. Contractor shall certify the pit and material derived from the pit is free of noxious weeds listed on the "All States Noxious Weeds List”.

171.09 Do not measure weed prevention for payment.

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

201 – Clearing and Grubbing 201.01_forest_3_15_2022

201.01 Description.

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This work consists of clearing and grubbing within the cut/fill clearing limits designated on the Plans and disposing of the clearing and grubbing debris by: 1) salvaging a portion of the timber, if any, for use in constructing new logworm fences, if applicable/practicable; 2) scattering a portion at approved locations as noted; and 3) disposing of any excess material according to the requirements of this Section.

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201.02 Material.

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201.04 Clearing.

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(c) In areas outside the excavation, embankment, and slope rounding limits, cut stumps to within 6 inches of the ground, measured on the side adjacent to the highest ground.

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(d) Do not cut vegetation less than 3 feet tall and less than 3 inches in diameter that is within the clearing limits but beyond the roadway and not in a decking area, and that does not interfere with sight distance along the road.

(e) Trim branches of remaining trees or shrubs to give a clear height of 14 feet above the roadbed unless otherwise indicated. Trim tree limbs as near flush with the trunk as practicable.

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201.06 Disposal.

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All woody debris and timber, except for root wads/stumps and timber being salvaged for use in the new logworm fence construction, shall be considered as slash and shall be scattered in the following locations:

1. Hillside Fill Area

2. Service Road Restoration Area

3. Decommissioned Redfish Trailhead Access Roadway

4. Decommissioned North Shore Day-Use Area Parking Lot

5. Decommissioned Visitor Center Access Roadway (upland section only)

In all instances, the slash shall be placed as flat as practicable on the completed slopes.

All logs shall be placed in a manner that will not cause the material to roll towards the road/trail or within any roadside ditches. No slash shall be placed within roadside ditches.

All stumps and root wads shall be hauled to the Waste Disposal Site.

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201.07 Acceptance.

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202.04 Selective Clearing.

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Hazard trees, outside the clearing limits and which are over 6 inches in diameter measured at 4-1/2 feet above the ground that lean toward the road and are tall enough to reach the roadbed will be marked for cutting.

These hazard trees shall be cut and remain outside of the clearing limits. If any hazard tree falls within the clearing limits after being cut, it shall be removed and placed back outside of the clearing limit as flat as possible.

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Description

203.01 Replace this subsection in its entirety with the following:

This work consists of salvaging, removing, and disposing of existing culverts, utilities, pavements, curbs, sidewalks, buildings, signs/posts/hardware, steel gates including footings, fire rings, picnic tables, pedestal grills, benches, bike racks and other site amenities, concrete barriers, and other existing structures/obstructions as shown on the Plans and as required by the Contracting Officer.

This work also consists of removing and reinstalling an existing precast concrete double unit vault toilet including waste pumping of the existing vault prior to relocation, removing and disposing of or abandoning in place existing underground water piping, valves, services, and other appurtenant items, and removing and stockpiling barrier rocks that line existing road/parking areas.

All work associated with salvaging boulders for use as barrier rocks when performing required excavation/embankment earthwork is included under Section 204.

All work associated with removing existing asphalt pavement and underlying aggregate base via full depth reclamation is included under Section 304.

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203.04 Removing Material.

(b) General.

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Remove all existing pipes exposed during construction activities. Any existing pipe that will be more than 12 inches below subgrade elevation may remain. All piping that is to remain shall be sealed with concrete one and a half times the diameter of the pipe, or to a minimum length of 12 inches.

Prior to relocating existing precast concrete double unit vault toilet, the waste shall be pumped by a commercial hauler with equipment for pumping and hauling human waste.

Hauler shall have the necessary equipment to add water to the tank and break up solids in order to pump waste. Disposal of vault waste shall be at any sewage treatment facility approved by the State Department of Health. The Contractor shall be responsible to obtain permission to dump the waste in the treatment facilities and pay any required fees.

Excavate and backfill existing precast concrete double unit vault toilet in accordance with Section 208. Grade the former vault toilet location to have natural undulations, and blend to match adjacent terrain/contours as applicable.

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203.05 Disposing of Material.

(a) Remove from project.

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204 – Excavation and Embankment

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204.02 Definitions.

(e) Barrier Rock. – Excavated rock/boulder material conserved from the excavation and embankment that is suitable for placing adjacent to roads, parking areas, trails, and at other locations approved by the Contracting Officer.

(f) Conserved Rip Rap. – Excavated rock/boulder material conserved from the excavation and embankment that is suitable for placing at the ends of culverts and ditches, and at other locations approved by the Contracting Officer.

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204.03

Gabion Rock 705.01 Geotextile 714.01

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204.06 Roadway Excavation.

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Excavate as follows:

(a) Rock Cuts. Blast rock according to Section 205 or utilize hydraulic hammer (hoe-ram) if applicable. Excavate rock cuts to 6 inches below subgrade within the roadbed limits. Backfill to subgrade with topping or other suitable material.

Compact the material according to Subsection 204.11.

(b) Earth Cuts (Roadway Areas to Remain). Scarify earth cuts to 6 inches below subgrade within the roadbed limits. Compact the scarified material according to Subsection 204.11.

(c) Earth Cuts (Former Roadways, & Fill Removal Areas). Scarify earth cuts to 12 inches below subgrade within the former roadway footprint or fill removal area limits, grade to have natural undulations, and blend to match adjacent terrain/contours as applicable.

Salvage a portion of the rock/boulders found onsite to conserve as barrier rock which will be used adjacent to parking areas, roadways, and trails where noted in the Plans and as directed by the CO. Salvage a portion of the rock/boulders found onsite to conserve as rip rap which will be used around culverts, at the ends of ditches, and at other locations noted in the Plans as applicable. Rock/boulders salvaged for barrier rocks shall be angular or rounded, sound, hard, and free from laminations, fractures, or other structural defects and shall have a volume of greater than 15 cubic feet (approximately 2500 lbs.), as approved by the CO. Rocks/boulders salvaged for rip rap shall be screened to meet the required gradation noted under Section 251.

Large rocks may be encountered when performing the required excavation work. A “large rock” is considered a rock that cannot be excavated by a competent heavy machinery operator (with at least 5-years of experience) using a new or well maintained, fully functional, track mounted, hydraulic excavator having a minimum operating weight of 60,000 pounds and a minimum flywheel power of 200 horsepower.

If a rock of such size is encountered, then the Contractor shall notify the CO. The CO will then determine if the Contractor made a good faith effort to remove the large rock with the minimum size of hydraulic excavator previously mentioned. If the CO determines such an effort has been made and the rock cannot be removed, then the Contractor will inform the CO if they plan to remove the rock with a hydraulic hammer (hoe-ram) or by blasting in accordance with Section 205. The CO will determine the volume of “large rock” to be removed and will measure/pay for this removal under a contract modification.

Dispose of unsuitable or excess excavation material according to Subsection 204.14.

Replace shortage of suitable material caused by premature disposal of roadway excavation.

Shape to drain and compact the work area to a uniform cross-section at the end of each day’s operations.

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204.07 Subexcavation.

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204.13 Sloping, Shaping, and Finishing.

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Conserved topsoil shall be placed on all finished slopes, except for those areas called out to receive clean imported topsoil. Prior to conserved topsoil placement, slopes shall be over-excavated slightly to a depth matching that of the same volume of generated conserved topsoil, so that when placed/compacted/ finished, matches the required cross-section. Coordinate review of the Subsection 204.05 work with the Contracting Officer prior to performing required roadway excavation and embankment construction activities.

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204.17.

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Payment for Roadway/Trail Excavation Including Haul, Subgrade Preparation, Scarification, Watering, and Compaction will be made at the lump sum contract price and will be full payment for all excavation-related work required under this Section including but not limited to hauling, subgrade preparation, scarification, material stockpiling, watering, rock/boulder removal, ditch construction, salvaging and stockpiling boulders/rocks for use as rip rap and as barrier rocks, salvaging and stockpiling conserved topsoil for use on completed slopes, and all other required excavation work.

The lump sum bid price for each respective work area shall be based on the following estimated excavation quantities, respectively:

(a) Entrance Area Excavation: 3,444– Cubic Yards

(b) Roundabout Area Excavation: 75 – Cubic Yards

(c) North Shore Area Excavation: 16,633 – Cubic Yards Total: 20,152 – Cubic Yards

These quantities are based on the Engineer’s comparison between the original ground surface and the planned finished road sections shown in the Plans using digital terrain modeling techniques, with no deduction made for existing asphalt/aggregate base comprising the existing road template. The Contractor shall confirm the accuracy of these quantities by his/her own measurements and shall bid the lump sum items accordingly.

Payment for Roadway/Trail Embankment Including Haul, Subgrade Preparation, Scarification, Watering, and Compaction will be made at the lump sum contract price and will be full payment for all embankment-related work required under this Section including but not limited to hauling, subgrade preparation, scarification, material stockpiling, watering, placement of conserved rock/boulder and topsoil on finished slopes, and all other required embankment construction work.

The lump sum bid price for each respective work area shall be based on the following estimated embankment quantities, respectively:

(a) Entrance Area Embankment: 1,453 – Cubic Yards

(b) Roundabout Area Embankment: 75 – Cubic Yards

(c) North Shore Area Embankment: 9,598 – Cubic Yards Total: 11,126 – Cubic Yards

These quantities are based on the Engineer’s comparison between the original ground surface and the planned finished road sections shown in the Plans using digital terrain modeling techniques, with no deduction made for existing asphalt/aggregate base comprising the existing road template. The Contractor shall confirm the accuracy of these quantities by his/her own measurements and shall bid the lump sum items accordingly.

Payment for Subexcavation (Subgrade Stabilization) will be made at the cubic yard contract price and will be full payment for all work required to excavate material below new roadway subgrade where noted on the Plans including but not limited to furnishing and placing required separation geotextile fabric, furnishing, placing, and compacting gabion rock material, and all other required work.

205 – Rock Blasting

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205.03 Regulations

(e) Forest Service. For projects in National Forest Service lands, comply with Forest Service Manual (FSM) 6745, Explosives and Blasting Materials.

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205.06 Preblast condition survey and vibration monitoring and control.

Limit blasting induced vibrations in saturated soils or on steep slopes as designated or as directed by the CO.

Notify the owners of nearby utilities at least 24 hours before blasting.

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205.07 Test Blasting.

Test blast at all new sources, when rock type changes, and when blast layout changes due to slope or other changes.

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205.08 Blasting.

• Precipitation exceeds 1 inch in any 24 hour period.

• Precipitation exceeds 3 inches in any 96 hour period.

• Precipitation exceeds 4 inches in any 144 hour period.

• A landslide occurs within 300 feet of a blast site under any precipitation conditions.

207 – Earthwork Geosynthetics

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207.04(c)(1) First layer placement and compaction.

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Spread the end-dump pile of cover material maintaining a depth that will result in a 6-inch compacted lift thickness over the geosynthetic.

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207.09 Replace the last two paragraphs under this Subsection with the following:

The quantity of Earthwork Geotextile indicated in the Schedule of Items represents the proposed surface area of geotextile placed underneath 1) the new asphalt roadway, parking lot, and trail sections and 2) the new aggregate roadway and parking lot sections.

In all instances, the earthwork geotextile extends to the shoulder limits, as applicable, consistent with the respective typical sections. Lastly, in all instances, the proposed surface area does not account for overlaps, pins, staples or other anchoring material necessary for the installation of the material.

The quantity does not including geotextile placed in burrito wrap for Subexcavation (Subgrade Stabilization) section. Geotextile placed under this area shall be evaluated under Section 204.

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207.10 Add the following to the end of this Subsection:

Payment…