Attachment 3 -SOW Twin Ponds Paving Project.pdf

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

FOREST SERVICE REGION 8

FRANCIS MARION NATIONAL FOREST

FRANCIS MARION RANGER DISTRICT

Twin Ponds Paving Project

Forest Engineer Date District Ranger Date

Planning, Engineering, and Date Recreation Staff Officer

Forest Supervisor Date

TWIN PONDS PAVING PROJECT

Francis Marion Ranger District

TWIN PONDS PAVING PROJECT

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SUMMARY OF WORK

1. PROJECT LOCATION – The Twin Ponds Rifle Range Road is located on the Francis Marion Ranger District on the Francis Marion National Forest.

a. LATTITUDE/ LONGITUDE: 33.049190, -79.640045

2. SUMMARY OF WORK – Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, supplies (including safety), supervision, and perform all work necessary to pave the road connecting the Rifle Range. Construction will be performed at the Francis Marion Ranger District in accordance with plans, and specifications. Work shall include but not be limited to the following:

A. Mowing B. 500 Tons of Aggregate grade FLBC C. Recondition Base Aggregate and Compaction

- Place Prime Coat on Roadbed.

- Place Surface Asphalt - the Asphalt surface must be 18 feet wide with a thickness of 2 inches and a 2% crown.

(Use SC Type #1 aggregate surface, see Surface composition Mix Table)

Mobilization is considered an indirect cost of this contract and will not be compensated as a separate work item.

Twin Ponds Paving Project 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

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103 - Scope of Work

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104 - Control of Work

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104.06 Use of Roads by Contractor

105 - Control of Material

105.05 Use of Material Found in the Work

106 - Acceptance of Work

106.01 Conformity with Contract Requirements

106.02 Visual Inspection

107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public

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108 - Prosecution and Progress

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109 - Measurement and Payment

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109.01 Measurement of Work

109.02 Measurement Terms and Definitions

155 - Schedules for Construction Contracts

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Preface Preface_wo_04_15_2021

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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 101.01_National_11_9_2016

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101.01 Meaning of Terms.

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101.03 Abbreviations.

(a) Acronyms.

AGAR — Agriculture Acquisition Regulations AFPA — American Forest and Paper Association FSAR — Forest Service Acquisition Regulations MSHA — Mine Safety and Health Administration NESC — National Electrical Safety Code WCLIB — West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau

(f) Miscellaneous unit abbreviations.

MP — milepost location ppm — parts per million volume STA station location

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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”.

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.

Drawings — (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 Drawings 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 Drawings — (Timber and Stewardship Contracts) Referred to as “Drawings” in FP-14, include drawings, 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.

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Figure 101-1—Illustration of road structure terms.

102 - Bid¸ Award¸ and Execution of Contract 102.00_National_11_9_2016

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103 - Scope of Work 103.00_National_11_9_2016

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104 - Control of Work 104.00_National_11_9_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.

105 - Control of Material 105.05_National_6_29_2020

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 government.

106 - Acceptance of Work 106.01_National_7_18_2017

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106.01 Conformity with Contract Requirements.

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.

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.

107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public

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108 - Prosecution and Progress 108.00_National_11_9_2016

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109 - Measurement and Payment 109.00_National_11_9_2016

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109.01 Measurement of Work.

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 Final 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.

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

155 - Schedules for Construction Contracts 155.00_National_11_9_2016

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FM&S 201.1

PART 1 – SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

C.01 – DESCRIPTION – Heavy Brushing or Mowing

A. SCOPE OF CONTRACT- Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, supplies (including safety), supervision, and perform all work necessary for heavy brushing, and or mowing in accordance with these specifications and drawings. The work consists of mechanical and hand heavy brushing on road right-of-ways as designated in the plan and figure 102-1.

C.02 - GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

A. ROAD STRUCTURE DEFINITIONS – Graphic definitions of road structural terms are shown in THE DRAWINGS.

C. PUBLIC SAFETY AND TRAFFIC CONTROL – The Contractor shall exercise caution and care while pursuing the work to prevent unnecessary conflict with, or potential hazard to road users.

The Contractor shall post warning signs with flags on each end of the section of road being worked. Signs shall be of the size, quantity and colors as required in the current edition of the “Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices”, (MUTCD). A copy of MUTCD is located in each District Rangers office and may be available to the Contractor for in-office reference on request. These signs shall be moved as needed to properly delineate and identify the section of road being maintained. At no time shall these signs be more than 2 miles from operating equipment and shall be in place only when equipment or personnel are actually performing operations. All slow-moving equipment shall have a reflectorized “slow moving” vehicle emblem properly attached.

All work shall be scheduled so that at the end of the workday, the road is passable for the type of traffic normally using the road. If, for any reason, traffic hazards are left adjacent to the road after normal work period, they shall be properly signed as hazards and visibly illuminated at night. Segments of unfinished work, which may present a hazard to road users, shall not be left in the roadway overnight, during weekends or holidays.

C.03 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

A. HEAVY BRUSHING - Heavy brushing shall consist of machine and hand cutting of all brush and trees from road shoulder for a distance of 12 feet or to the original clearing limits (see 102-1) on both sides of the road. Either method shall include brushing of all plant growth around signs, culverts, and bridges within designated cutting areas.

Brush and trees shall be cut to within 3 inches of ground level, mower height or mower height above standing water in ditches. Trees within clearing limits that exceed 5 inches in diameter at breast height are merchantable and shall be treated as such by the contractor if salvageable. Trees over 10 inches in diameter at breast height can be left on back slope of ditch if they do not present a sight or safety problem. Trees leaning into the roadway shall be cut at the base with disposal handled according to size. All merchantable trees within the clearing limits shall be removed according to the provisions of the timber sale contract. Overhanging branches or limbs shall be trimmed to give a clear height of 14 feet in traveled way and clearing limits. Work includes any additional brushing needed beyond 12 feet for safe sight distance at road intersections and blind curves, as determined by the Engineer. Contractor can dispose of all cut material by other means than removing cut material out of the clearing limits.

MOWING – Mowing shall consist of cutting grass and woody plat growth three inches diameter or less, four inches above ground as specified to the existing clearing limits.

Maximum mowing height shall be four inches above ground or standing water. Routine operations shall consist of mowing all growth out from centerline to a point at least eight feet beyond shoulder on each side of the road with heavy duty rotary mower.

Roads with ditches will require mowing the front slope and at least one four foot strip on the back slope of the ditch opposite the traveled way, to a maximum width of fourteen feet from shoulder. All mowing heavy equipment shall operate only within the travel way. Any additional mowing for safe sight distance at road intersections or blind curves is considered a part of this activity. This activity also includes brushing around road signs, culverts, culvert markers, barrier post, gates bridges, and other appurtenances.

Brushing shall be to a point one foot beyond appurtenance and then tapered back to the normal mowing width. Contractor shall perform plumbing (vertical alignment) of all culvert marker post.

All heavy brush and trees shall be cut to fall away from the roadway as much as possible.

Debris cut or thrown by machinery into road ditches shall be removed to outside of ditch and placed in such a way as not to fall or wash back into ditch.

All rock larger than 3 inches in diameter that are thrown onto the riding surface through the Contractor’s operations shall be removed. All woody material larger than 1 inch in diameter or 2 feet in length and any other debris, which could cause tire damage, shall be removed from the riding surface.

B. EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS

1. General - All Equipment proposed to be used for performance of the work shall be of the size, type, in satisfactory operating condition and capable of producing at the manufacturer’s rated horsepower. Contractor shall furnish all fuel, oil, grease, repairs, and pay any other expenses incidental to operation of the equipment.

To reduce the chance of invasive plants being spread into the National Forest, any mechanical equipment shall be pressure washed prior to beginning work on the National Forest. It applies to any mechanical equipment that could harbor clumps of vegetative material; such as bush hogs. This pertains particularly to any equipment coming in from Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, south Georgia, or Alabama.

Any movement or transportation of equipment to or from the work areas required to pursue the work, to repair or replace the equipment, or for Contractor’s convenience, shall be at the Contractor’s expense.

Any equipment removed from the forest shall require cleaning as stated above before being moved back onto the forest.

2. Tractor and Rotary Mower – Equipment furnished may be heavy-duty farm tractor or motor grader equipment with an operable articulated or telescopic boom mower. The vehicle shall have a minimum of 60 PTO horsepower and a minimum weight of 5000 pounds capable of cutting to clearing limits while being within the traveled way.

The mower shall be a rotary type that has a minimum reach of 12 feet, and can efficiently cut grass, brush, and trees with diameters up to 3 inches.

3. Inspection of Equipment – The Contractor’s proposed equipment shall be made available to the Contracting Officer for inspection prior to award of the contract. If, at any time, during the course of the contract any equipment is deemed unsatisfactory, the Contracting Officer may order removal of the unsatisfactory equipment and may require that satisfactory replacement equipment be provided at Contractor’s expense.

All equipment shall be inspected on site by the COR or inspector prior to starting work to verify equipment has been properly cleaned to meet specifications.

4. Replacement Equipment – If a unit of equipment breaks down or otherwise becomes inoperative, and is not restored to operating condition within three (3) days, the Contractor will be notified in writing to correct the deficiencies or furnish replacement equipment meeting specifications within four (4) calendar day.

C.04 - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Inspection of the work performed under this contract shall be made by the ER or the designated Inspector as the work progresses. Inspections shall be conducted at intervals necessary to ensure compliance with the contract specifications and provisions.

C.05 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. BASIS OF PAYMENT - The accepted quantities will be paid at the unit price shown in the Schedule of items.