Attachment 3 Specifications - 1240LU23R0019 CWZ Toilet Rep Projects 1DT_1BF_1DX.docx

C.2 SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION 01000

MOBILIZATION

PART I: GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: Preparatory work and operations, including those necessary to the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies and incidentals to the project site; and for other work and operations which must be performed or costs incurred prior to beginning work on the various items on the project site. This specification does not include moves between project sites.

PART II: PRODUCTS

(There are no applicable requirements.)

PART III: EXECUTION

(There are no applicable requirements.)

PART IV: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT:

4.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT:

Payment: No direct payment for moves between project sites will be made. The Contractor shall include consideration for moves between project sites in the bid price for other items of the Contract. Prices and payment will be full compensation for the work described in this section. Payment will be made under:

END OF SECTION

SECTION 01025

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART I - GENERAL

1.1 Measurement and Payment - Measurement and payment for contract work will be made only for and under those pay items included in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS. All other work and materials will be considered as included in the payment for items shown.

When more than one class, size, or thickness is specified in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS for any pay item, suffixes will be added to the item number to differentiate between items to be bid.

1.2 Determination of Quantities - The following methods of measurement are used to determine contract quantities for payment.

For individual construction items, longitudinal and lateral measurements for area computations will be made horizontally or corrected to horizontal measurement unless otherwise specified. Measurements for seeding, mulching, geotextiles, netting, erosion control blankets, and sodding will be along slope lines.

Structures will be measured according to neat lines SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS or as altered by the COR in writing to fit field conditions.

For standard manufactured items, such as fence, wire, plates, rolled shapes, pipe conduits, etc., identified by gauge, weight, section dimensions, etc., such identification shall be considered the nominal weights or dimensions. Unless controlled by tolerances in cited specifications, manufacturer's tolerances will be accepted.

PART II - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable) PART III - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

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SECTION 01400

QUALITY CONTROL AND QUANTITY MEASUREMENT

PART I - GENERAL

1.1 Scope - This work shall consist of providing quality control in conformance with the Inspection of Construction provisions of this contract to ensure compliance with the drawings, specifications, and provisions of the contract, and measuring the quantities of completed work in conformance with the provisions of the applicable specifications. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tests, and reports necessary to meet the requirements of this specification.

1.2 Measurement and Payment - No separate payment will be made for the work included under this section. Payment for this work is considered incidental to other items of work.

PART II - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART III – EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

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SECTION 01 33 00

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTALS

A. Reviewing, Certifying, Approving Authority: Contractor shall be responsible for reviewing and certifying that submittals are in compliance with contract requirements.

B. Scheduling: Allow review period, beginning with receipt by approving authority that includes at least 10 working days for submittals for contracting officer approval. Period of review for submittals with contracting officer approval begins when Government receives submittal from contractor. Period of review for each resubmittal is the same as for initial submittal.

C. Variations: Variations from contract requirements require Government approval pursuant to contract Clause entitled “FAR 52.236-21, Specifications and Drawings for Construction” and will be considered where advantages to government.

D. Submittal Schedule:

Fasteners

Sealants

Aggregate

Wood Edging

END OF SECTION 01 33 00

SECTION 01 74 00

TOILET DISPOSAL AND SITE CLEANUP

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 DISPOSAL

A. Toilet Disposal:

a. Contractor shall pump concrete toilet vaults prior to removing toilets.

b. Contractor shall remove and dispose of the existing wood or concrete toilet structure.

c. Waste materials generated from the disposal shall be disposed of at the contractor’s expense in accordance with all local, state and federal regulations at an approved offsite location.

d. While excavations are open during construction, contactor shall provide guards and/or other protection necessary to protect public from the tripping/falling hazard.

e. Where toilets are moved, fill in existing toilet pit with excess excavation from new toilet excavation. Excess excavation waste site will be identified by Government within 1 mile of construction site.

f. Burning of waste or excess material on site is not permitted.

1.02 CLEAN UP

A. The contractor shall keep the work site free from accumulation of waste materials and rubbish resulting from the work. Clean areas daily as required to maintain a safe working site.

B. The contractor shall minimize disturbance to the area and perform site work necessary to restore natural surface contours impacted from work.

C. Before final acceptance of the project by the Government, the contractor shall remove from the site all excess material, waste, and rubbish resulting from this work.

END OF SECTION 01 74 00

SECTION 33 36 00

CONCRETE VAULT TOILET

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Work includes the installation of one complete unisex concrete vault toilet.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For the vault toilets indicated, include construction details, material descriptions, dimensions of individual components and profiles, and finishes.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.01 CONCRETE VAULT TOILETS

A. West Boulder Campground Toilet Specifications:

a. Manufacturer: Missoula Concrete or CXT or equal product and manufacturer

b. Type: Single Vault Toilet

c. Exterior: Barnwood Look

d. Screen: Open thru-privacy screen

e. Roof: Gray Shake Roof Texture

f. Color: Brown

g. Signage: Unisex - ADA

h. Vent Screen: Required – Installed over vent

i. Floor Plans: Right Handed Floor Plan

j. Vault: Standard 1000 gallon sealed concrete vault (plastic liners not permitted)

k. With vent in door;

l. With clothes hook on inside of door;

m. 2 locking toilet paper holder bars;

n. Exterior locking hasp

o. Backfill around the new toilet in existing double toilet hole with max 8” lifts, compact each lift with at least 3 passes of a whacker-packer.

p. Aggregate surfacing: link the new toilet where the double toilet had resided to the campground road and to the trailhead side of the toilet with a 5 ft wide accessible compacted gravel path.

q. Wood edging: pressure-treated wood edging will be used to retain gravel. Wood edging should be at least 6” x 4”, with 2” set into the ground, re-barred into place. Each path will be approximately 10 ft long.

r. Link the new campground toilet to the campground road with compacted edged gravel. Each path will be approximately 10 ft long.

s. Boulder installation: in front of each new toilet, 3 boulders will be set a third of the way into the ground to protect the paths and the toilet. After installation of the boulders, contractor will dispose of existing wood bollards.

t. Install one blue colored tire stop in front of toilet with accessible parking sign

B. Battle Ridge Campground Toilet Specifications:

a. Manufacturer: Missoula Concrete or CXT or equal product and manufacturer

b. Type: Single Vault Toilet

c. Exterior: Barnwood Look

d. Screen: One-sided privacy screen

e. Roof: Gray Shake Roof Texture

f. Color: Brown

g. Signage: Unisex - ADA

h. Vent Screen: Required – Installed over vent

i. Floor Plans: Right Handed Floor Plan

j. Vault: Standard 1000 gallon sealed concrete vault (plastic liners not permitted)

k. With vent in door;

l. With clothes hook on inside of door;

m. Two locking toilet paper holder bars;

n. Exterior locking hasp

o. Supply: deliver and place toilets in holes

p. Installation: one new concrete vault toilet will be backfilled in the existing hole of the northern toilets, with in place crushing and dirt backfilling of fiberglass vaults

q. Installation: excavate and backfill another new single concrete vault toilet across the road from the removed southern toilets (to be staked by Government prior to installation). For the new toilet holes, save the topsoil. Place topsoil and native seed on all exposed soil.

r. Aggregate surfacing: install compacted gravel for accessible approaches between each toilet and road.

s. Boulder installation: place two 24” boulders in front of each new toilet

C. Wapiti Cabin Toilet Specifications:

a. Manufacturer: Missoula Concrete or CXT or equal product and manufacturer

b. Type: Single Vault Toilet

c. Exterior: Everlog Look

d. Screen: One-sided privacy screen

e. Roof: Gray Shake Roof Texture

f. Color: Dark Brown

g. Signage: Unisex - ADA

h. Vent Screen: Required – Installed over vent

i. Floor Plans: Right Handed Floor Plan

j. Vault: Standard 1000 gallon sealed concrete vault (plastic liners not permitted)

k. With vent in door;

l. With clothes hook on inside of door;

m. 2 locking toilet paper holder bars;

n. Exterior locking hasp

o. Supply: deliver and place toilets in holes

p. Installation: one new concrete vault toilet will be placed in the location staked by Governement, with in place crushing and dirt backfilling of existing toilet fiberglass vault.

q. Aggregate surfacing: install compacted gravel for accessible approach between toilet and road.

r. Boulder installation: place two 24” boulders in front of new toilet access path

D. Cottonwood Trespass Trailhead Toilet Specifications:

a. Manufacturer: Missoula Concrete or CXT or equal product and manufacturer

b. Type: Single Vault Toilet

c. Exterior: Barnwood Look

d. Screen: One-sided right privacy screen

e. Roof: Gray shake roof texture

f. Color: Brown

g. Signage: Unisex - ADA

h. Vent Screen: Required – Installed over vent

i. Floor Plans: One Right Handed Floor Plan

j. Vault: Standard 1000 gallon sealed concrete vault (plastic liners not permitted)

k. Install vent in door;

l. Clothes hook on inside of door;

m. 2 toilet paper bars, lockable;

n. Lockable hasp on outside of door

o. Supply: deliver and place toilet in hole

p. Installation: excavate and backfill new single concrete vault toilet

q. Coordinate with Government to determine where to place excess excavated material

r. Aggregate surfacing: construct 2 short gravel access routes 5 ft by 10 ft to connect to both the trail and road.

s. Boulder installation: place three 24” boulders in front of the new toilet

E. Bracket Creek Trailhead Toilet Specifications:

a. Manufacturer: Missoula Concrete or CXT or equal product and manufacturer

b. Type: Single Vault Toilet

c. Exterior: Barnwood Look

d. Screen: One-sided right privacy screen

e. Roof: Gray shake roof texture

f. Color: Brown

g. Signage: Unisex - ADA

h. Vent Screen: Required – Installed over vent

i. Floor Plans: One Left Handed Floor Plan

j. Vault: Standard 1000 gallon sealed concrete vault (plastic liners not permitted)

k. Install vent in door;

l. Clothes hook on inside of door;

m. 4 toilet paper bars, lockable;

n. Lockable hasp on outside of door

o. Supply: deliver and place toilet in hole

p. Installation: excavate and backfill new single concrete vault toilet

q. Coordinate with Government to determine where to place excess excavated material

r. Aggregate surfacing: construct access pad to connect to parking lot.

s. Boulder installation: place three 24” boulders in front of the new toilet

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION

A. General: Comply with vault toilet manufacturer’s written installation instructions applicable to products and applications indicated unless more stringent requirements apply.

B. Grades of access route immediately serving the vault toilet shall comply with ADA requirements.

C. Please reference the Forest Service Outdoor Recreation Accessibility Guidelines (FSORAG) in regard to the accessible paths. Link to the FSORAG: https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/national-forests-grasslands/accessibility/resources

END OF SECTION 33 36 00

SECTION 33 36 50

EXCAVATION

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Work includes the excavation, backfill, and any site work required for vault toilet installation.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit type and size of equipment to be used for the excavation and backfill.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.01 EQUIPMENT

A. General: Contractor shall supply equipment required to excavate the hole necessary to receive the new vault toilet. Equipment shall be capable of digging a 5-foot-deep hole approximately 16’ x 20’ and placing aggregate base as required by manufacturer’s installation instructions.

2.02 MATERIALS

B. Sealant between vault and toilet floor shall be 1” x 1” Butyl Rubber Sealant or as recommended by manufacturer.

C. Crusher Fines – Furnish the aggregate conforming to the following:

(1) Plastic Index, AASHTO T 90 If the percent passing the No. 200 sieve is less than 14% clay fines may be added.

(1) Crushed Aggregate Grading Requirements for surface Course Crusher Fines.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

A. General: Excavate hole to dimensions recommended by Manufacturer.

B. Backfill: Backfill around toilets and, where required, the holes left by removal of toilets that were not replaced in the same location. Compact lifts no more than 8” in depth with at least 3 passes of jumping jack compaction equipment. Vibratory plate compaction not permitted for backfill around toilets or old toilet holes.

C. Base Material: Install aggregate base per manufacturer’s installation instructions, and compact with vibratory plate compactor. Aggregate base shall be minimum 4” depth and extend 12” from each side of the toilet vault. Aggregate base shall be flat and level with no more than ¼” variance over each the length and width of the toilet vault pad.

3.02 INSTALLATION

A. Contractor is responsible for conducting a utility locate prior to excavation.

B. Excavate new hole at location staked by CO. Excavation shall comply with vault toilet manufactures installation instructions, including bedding material under toilet.

C. Backfill around new toilet, and old toilet holes, as described in Part 3 (C).

END OF SECTION 33 36 50

C-3 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

a) Existing Facilities. In addition to the requirements of the Use of Premises Clause, AGAR 452.236-70, all existing facilities structures damaged by the Contractor shall be replaced or repaired by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government. This includes any facilities inside or outside the project limits, including along any access routes.

Do not trim or damage vegetation except with specific Contracting Officers (CO) approval.

b) Pollution and Erosion Control. During all operations under this contract, the Contractor shall exercise reasonable measures to prevent or minimize soil erosion and pollution of water and other resources. All refuse, including garbage, rubbish, and solid or liquid wastes, from the Contractor's operations, including camps, parking areas, and equipment maintenance areas shall be stored, collected, and disposed of in a sanitary and nuisance-free manner. Refuse shall be disposed of in State-approved landfills unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer (CO).

c) Coordination with District Operations. The work will take place in areas critical to daily ranger district operations. The Contractor shall maintain regular contact and coordination with the Contracting Officer / COR to assure that district operations are not hindered by the work.

d) Storage and Stockpiling. The Contractor shall confine storage of equipment, materials, and vehicles to within the limits delineated by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for the loss of or damage to materials stored on Forest Service lands or elsewhere.

e) Coordination with Other Contractors. The Contractor shall maintain regular contact and coordination with all other contractors working on the district compounds to assure that the operations of other contractors are not hindered by the work.

f) Worksite Cleanliness and Final Cleanup. Maintain the project work areas in a clean and orderly condition throughout the progress of work under this contract. All refuse, including garbage, rubbish, and solid or liquid wastes from the Contractor's operations shall be stored and collected in a sanitary manner and disposed of off Government property in a legal manner. Maintain strict control of hazardous materials to prevent contamination of the site.

g) Equipment Specifications. Equipment and tools shall be in good mechanical and operating condition, fully capable of performing all phases of the specified work.

h) Weather Conditions. Work will be suspended if, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, weather conditions preclude effective protection of resources, site rehabilitation, or otherwise impact project end results in a significant, negative manner.

i) Sanitary Facilities – Sanitary facilities are not available on site.

j) Notification. Contractor shall notify the C.O. at least two weeks prior to entering a work site.

C-4 HAULING AND DISPOSAL OF MATERIALS

a) All loads shall be completely covered during hauling.

b) All materials removed from the site shall be disposed of in a legal manner off National Forest System lands. All fees associated with material disposal shall be paid by the Contractor.

C-5 CLEANUP AND DISPOSAL

The Contractor shall at all times keep the area in an orderly condition. Upon completing the work, the Contractor shall remove from the site and premises any rubbish, tools, equipment, and materials that are not the property of the Forest Service. Upon completing the work, the Contractor shall leave the work areas in a clean, neat, and orderly condition satisfactory to the Contracting Officer.

C-6 EXISTING UTILITIES

The Contractor is responsible for location of all utilities prior to beginning work. Damaged utilities shall be repaired at the Contractor’s expense.

C-7 - FOOD AND GARBAGE STORAGE

All food, beverages, and scented or flavored toiletries must be stored unavailable to bears at night and when unattended during the day. Attractants include but are not limited to TRASH, canned food, pop, beer, garbage, grease, processed livestock or pet food, toothpaste, and chap stick. All attractants shall be hung at least 10-feet off the ground and 4-feet from any vertical support or stored inside a bear resistant container or vehicle. Cars, pick-up cabs, enclosed horse trailers, hard sided campers or camper shells are all considered bear resistant. Food should be stored out of sight in vehicles. Coolers, pop-up campers, backpacks, and tents are not considered bear resistant.

C-8 – FIRE CONTROL (FS.236.1)

(a) Contractor's Responsibility for Contractor-Caused Fires – The Contractor, whether or not directed by the Forest Service, shall immediately extinguish, without expense to the Government, all fires on or in the vicinity of the project which are caused by Contractor's employees, whether set directly or indirectly as a result of Contractor operations. The Contractor may be held liable for all damages and costs of additional labor, subsistence, equipment, supplies, and transportation resulting from fires set or caused by the Contractor's employees or resulting from contract operations.

(b) Other Fires – For the purpose of fighting forest fires on or in the vicinity of the project, which are not caused by the Contractor or his employees, the Contractor when requested by the Contracting Officer shall place his employees and equipment temporarily at the disposal of the Forest Service. Payment for such services will be made by the Government at not less than the current rate for fire-fighting services established by the Forest Service in the area concerned.

Any employees and equipment furnished will be relieved from fire fighting as soon as the Forest Service finds that it is practicable to employ other labor and equipment adequate for the protection of the area.

An equitable adjustment in contract time may be made for this period.

(c) Fire Plan – At all times during closed fire season period, as specified by State law, the Contractor shall comply with each of the following provisions to the extent applicable to his operation under the contract.

1. Fire Tools – The Contractor will provide for each employee in the contract area at least one approved hand tool of a type appropriate in the contract area, such as shovel, pulaski, or ax. Tools required and furnished under (2) and (4) below, shall count toward fulfillment of the above requirement. Where additional tools, beyond those required under (2) and (4) below, are to be provided, the Contractor shall seal such tools in one or more boxes painted red and marked "Tools for Fire Only." All tools required herein shall be kept sharp and in good serviceable condition and maintained at locations to be designated by the Forest Service.

2. Fire Extinguishers and Tools on Mobile or Stationary Equipment – Each unit of powered equipment used in connection with this contract, including automobiles, trucks, tractors, etc., shall be equipped with serviceable tools and fire extinguishers as follows:

One - fire extinguisher, dry chemical type of not less than 2-1/2 pound capacity with 4 BC or higher rating.

One - shovel, round point #0 lady or equal.

One - ax, 2 pounds or over, 26-inch minimum length, or one pulaski.

One - water container (at least 1-gallon capacity), not required with stationary equipment.

3. Blasting – Fuse or prima cord shall not be used unless authorized in writing by the CO with special precautions stated.

4. Smoking – Smoking shall not be permitted within the contract area except on surfaced or dirt roads, at landings, within closed vehicles, in camps, or at other posted places, and shall never be allowed while working or traveling on foot.

5. Storage of Petroleum and Other Highly Flammable Products – Gasoline, oil, grease, or other highly flammable material will be stored either in a separate building used exclusively for such storage, or at a site where all combustible debris and vegetation is cleared away within a radius of 25 feet. Fire extinguishers and/or sand barrels may be required at such locations specified by the Forest Service when unusually hazardous conditions exist.

6. Precautions for Stoves – Stovepipes on all temporary buildings, trailers, and tents using wood burning stoves, will be equipped with roof jacks and serviceable spark arresters of mesh with openings no larger than 5/8 inch.

All stovepipes, inside and out, will not be closer than 2 feet from any wood or other flammable material or 1 foot if the combustible material is protected by a metal or asbestos shield.

7. Welding – Welding or use of cutting torches will be permitted only in areas that have been cleared or are free of all material capable of carrying fire. Flammable debris and vegetation must be removed from within a minimum of 10 feet radius of all welding and cutting torch operations. A shovel and a 5-gallon standard backpack water container (filled), with hand pump attached, shall be immediately available for use in the event of a fire start.

8. Fire Plan – Prior to initiating work on the contract area, during the closed fire season period, a fire prevention and suppression plan will usually be prepared. The Contractor and the Forest Service will jointly prepare this plan. Such plan shall include a detailed list of men and equipment at the Contractor's disposal for implementing the plan. The fire plan shall also specify additional measures and/or special requirements, such as Hoot Owl restrictions, necessary during periods of critical fire weather conditions.

When Hoot Owl restrictions are invoked, the Forest Service may curtail or shut down all or portions of a Contractor's operations. The following requirements may be imposed:

a) All high fire risk operations could be terminated at 1300 local time.

b) All burning could be stopped, including debris burning fires.

c) Patrolman may be required for a period of 2 hours after high fire risk operations and 1 hour after end of work shift. The Contractor shall provide the patrolman unless the contract is for equipment rental, in which case the Government will provide the patrolman.

C-9 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

The method of measurement will be as designated in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS. The accepted quantity will be paid for at the contract unit price for the Pay Item shown in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS. Payment will be for all labor, equipment, transportation, supervision, operating supplies, materials, and incidentals necessary to complete the work as specified.

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.arnet.gov/far/

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

FAR 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984) Alternate I (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to

(a) commence work under this contract within 90 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed,

(b) complete all work, including move-in and move-out within a 14 day period per site, and

(c) complete all work not later than October 15, 2023.

The completion date is based on the assumption that the successful offeror will receive the notice to proceed by July 15, 2023. The completion date will be extended by the number of calendar days after the above date that the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, except to the extent that the delay in issuance of the notice to proceed results from the failure of the Contractor to execute the contract and give the required performance and payment bonds within the time specified in the offer.

NOTE: Notify the Contracting Officer (CO) of intent to begin work at least fourteen days in advance.

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

There is no government property provided for in his contract.

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

0. Emergency Response (NOV 1996)

H-1 NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL

Prior to mobilizing onto National Forest lands, roads, or trails, the contractor shall sufficiently clean any equipment by removing all visible dirt and plant materials. All subsequent move-outs/move-ins by the same piece of equipment shall be equally cleaned.

Prior to any equipment move-in, the Contractor shall make the equipment available for a Forest Service inspection at an agreed location.

H-2 SECURITY AND PROTECTION

1. Security and Protection – Security is the Contractor’s responsibility. Limit access to the construction area to persons involved in the work. Provide secure storage for materials that are stored on site. Secure completed work as required to prevent loss.

Barricades, warning signs and light shall comply with standards and code requirements for erection of structurally adequate barricades. All road warning signs, barricades, and traffic control devices shall conform to MUTCD. Paint with appropriate colors, graphics, and warning signs to inform personnel and the public of the hazard being protected against. Where appropriate and needed, provide lighting, including flashing red or amber lights.

1. Maintenance of Traffic – The Contractor is authorized to use roads under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service, and open to public travel, for all activities necessary to complete this contract, subject to limitations and authorizations shown on the drawings or specified under this contract when such use will not damage the roads or national forest resources and when traffic can be accommodated safely.

Except as allowed in the contract, trailheads and roads shall remain open throughout the construction project. Perform no work that interferes or conflicts with traffic or existing access to the roadway surface until a plan for satisfactorily handling the traffic has been approved.

Before shutting down operations, take all necessary precautions to prevent damage to the project, such as temporary detours, approaches, crossings, or intersections; and provide for normal drainage and minimization of erosion. Leave all travel ways in a condition suitable for traffic.

1. Protection of Improvements – The Contractor shall complete sequences of construction activity in order to prevent damage to equipment, material, and articles incorporated into the work covered by this contract.