Attachment 4 - FP24 FSSS Chilao CG Water System.pdf

PREFACE

Delete all but the first paragraph and add the following:

The Forest Service, US Department of Agriculture has adopted FP-24 for construction of

National Forest System Roads. The Forest Service Supplemental Specifications (FSSS) shall be incorporated in the FP-24. The applicable specifications for the project will be the FP-24 as modified by the FSSS.

Section 101. – TERMS, FORMAT, AND DEFINITIONS

Add the following paragraph to Subsection 101.01 Meaning of Terms:

Delete all references to the FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) in the specifications when incorporating into 2400-6(T) Timber Sale or 2400-13(T) Stewardship contracts.

Add the following to Subsection 101.03 Abbreviations:

(a) Acronyms.

AGAR — Agriculture Acquisition Regulations

AFPA — American Forest and Paper Association

FSSS – Forest Service Supplemental Specifications

MSHA — Mine Safety and Health Administration

NESC — National Electrical Safety Code

WCLIB — West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau

(d) Miscellaneous unit abbreviations.

MP - milepost location ppm - parts per million volume

STA – station location

MFBM - thousand feet board measure volume

Make the following changes to Subsection 101.04 Definitions:

Delete these definitions and replace with the following:

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 —Design sheets or fabrication, erection, or construction details submitted to the CO by the Contractor.

Neat Line — A line defining the proposed or specified limits of an excavation or structure.

Notice to Proceed — (Public Works Contracts) Written notice to the Contractor to begin the contract work. (Timber Contracts) does not apply, replace NTP with Contract Award.

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.

Add the following definitions:

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.

Forest Service Supplemental Specifications – The Forest Service uses supplemental specifications to modify the FP-24 to meet the agency needs and intents. FSSS revise the FP-24 by adding, deleting, replacing, revising, replacing part of entire sections or subsections or adding new sections to the FP..

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.

Utilization Standards — The minimum size and percent soundness of trees described in Public

Works contract specifications or Timber Sale and stewardship contract provisions to determine merchantable timber.

Add Figure 101-1—Illustration of road structure terms:

Figure 101-1—Illustration of road structure terms

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

Delete Section 102 in its entirety.

Delete SecƟon 102.

103 - Scope of Work 103.00_National_11_9_2016

Delete all of Section 103 except Subsection 103.01 Intent of Contract.

Delete SubsecƟons 103.02, 103.03, 103.04, 103.05.

104 - Control of Work 104.00_National_11_9_2016

Delete Subsections 104.01, 104.02, and 104.04.

Delete SubsecƟons 104.01, 104.02, 104.04.

104.03_National_3_3_2021

Delete Subsection 104.03 and replace with the following:

104.03 SpecificaƟons and Drawings.

Refer to B(T) 5.211 in the 2400-6(T)) or the 2400-13(T) contracts for requirements under this subsecƟon.

104.06_National_11_9_2016

Add the following to Subsection 104.06:

104.06 Use of Roads by Contractor.

The Contractor is authorized to use roads under the jurisdicƟon of the Forest Service for all acƟviƟes necessary to complete this contract, subject to the limitaƟons and authorizaƟons designated in the Road Order(s) or described in the contract, when such use will not damage the roads or naƟonal forest resources, and when traffic can be accommodated safely.

105 - Control of Material 105.02_National_11_1_2016

Add the following to Subsection 105.02(a):

105.02(a) Government-provided sources.

Government-provided sources for this project are idenƟfied as follows:

(1) Government-provided mandatory sources.

Pay Item Description Material source number or name <e.g.20407> <Select borrow, compaction method C, tolerance class B> <Lupine Pit>

(2) Government-provided opƟonal sources for this project are idenƟfied as follows:

Pay Item Description Material source number or name <e.g.20407> <Select borrow, compaction method C, tolerance class B> <Lupine Pit>

If the Contractor elects to obtain material from <Material Source Number or name> the following applies:

(1) <e.g. Entry into source is limited to from July 1 to September 30th>

105.02_National_11_1_2016

Add the following to Subsection 105.02c:

105.02(c) Contractor-located sources.

All material (e.g., soil, gravel, sand, borrow, aggregate, etc.) transported onto NaƟonal Forest System land or incorporated into the work shall be weed-free. The ContracƟng Officer may request wriƩen documentaƟon of methods used to determine the weed-free status of any and all materials furnished by the contractor.

Contractor-provided experƟse and methods to establish weed-free status must be appropriate for the weeds of concern in the local area. The following applies to this contract:

<OPTION 1: LIST PROJECT-SPECIFIC WEEDS OR APPROPRIATE WEED LIST. YOU MAY

INCLUDE ACCEPTABLE METHODS TO ESTABLISH “WEED-FREE” AS APPLICABLE TO

YOUR PROJECT. DO THIS IN CONJUNCTION WITH YOUR UNIT WEED SPECIALIST. Chose list or list with method. Delete the one not chosen. Delete this instruction text highlight in yellow before including in final contract>

Weeds specific to this project: <name>

OR

Weeds & methods specific to this project:

Weed species or applicable weed list Method

<name> <method>

<OPTION 2: REPLACE CONTRACTOR-DOCUMENTED DETERMINATION WITH FOREST SERVICE APPROVAL OF SOURCES BASED ON INSPECTION BY A FS WEED SPECIALIST – MAKE SURE THIS IS COORDINATED WITH YOUR UNIT WEED SPECIALISTS. USE OF THIS OPTION COMMITS FOREST SERVICE RESOURCES. Delete this instrucƟon text highlight in yellow before including in final contract >

A Forest Service weed specialist will inspect proposed sources to determine weed-free status. Provide the ContracƟng Officer wriƩen noƟficaƟon of proposed material sources <number> days prior to use. WriƩen approval of the specific source will be provided to the contractor by the CO. If weed species are present in the proposed source, appropriate miƟgaƟon measures may allow condiƟonal use of the source as required by the ContracƟng Officer.

105.02_National_7_18_2017

Add the following to Subsection 105.02 (a):

105.02 (a) Government-provided sources.

Complete any pit or quarry development specified for a designated source, even when material is not obtained from the source.

105.05_National_6_29_2020

105.05 Use of Material Found in the Work.

Delete 105.05 (a) and (b) and the last sentence of the second paragraph and subsƟtute the following:

Materials produced or processed from Government lands in excess of the quanƟƟes required for performance of this contract are the property of the Government. Place excess material safely at government-approved locaƟon, at no addiƟonal cost to government.

106 - Acceptance of Work 106.01_National_7_18_2017

Delete Subsection 106.01 and replace with the following:

106.01 Conformity with Contract Requirements.

Follow the requirements of FAR Clause 52.246-12 InspecƟon of ConstrucƟon.

References to standard test methods of AASHTO, ASTM, GSA, and other recognized standard authoriƟes refer to the methods in effect on the date of solicitaƟon for bids.

Perform all work to the lines, grades, cross-secƟons, 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 recommendaƟons or to these specificaƟons, whichever is more strict.

Plan dimensions and contract specificaƟon values are the values to be strived for and complied with as the design values from which any deviaƟons 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 variaƟons from the median zone that are unavoidable for pracƟcal reasons.

When standard manufactured items are specified (such as fence, wire, plates, rolled shapes, pipe conduits, etc., that are idenƟfied by gauge, unit mass, secƟon dimensions, etc.), the idenƟficaƟon 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 Ɵme 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 tesƟng and inspecƟon 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 accepƟng work are described in SubsecƟons 106.02 to 106.05 inclusive. The primary method of acceptance is specified in each SecƟon of work. However, work may be rejected at any Ɵme 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) DispuƟng Government test results. If the accuracy of Government test results is disputed, promptly inform the CO. If the dispute is unresolved aŌer reasonable steps are taken to resolve the dispute, further evaluaƟon may be obtained by wriƩen request. Include a narraƟve describing the dispute and a proposed resoluƟon 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 evaluaƟon requires addiƟonal sampling or tesƟng be performed, mutually agree with the Government on witnessing procedures and on sampling and tesƟng by a third party laboratory. Use a third party laboratory accredited by the AASHTO accreditaƟon program. Provide proof of the laboratory’s accreditaƟon 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 resoluƟon protocol and may modify it before final approval and execuƟon.

The Government will use the approved resoluƟon protocol test results to determine the validity of the disputed tesƟng. If the Government test results are validated, the Contractor will be responsible for all costs associated with developing and performing the resoluƟon protocol. If the Government test results are not validated, the Government will be responsible for all costs associated with developing and performing the resoluƟon 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 resoluƟon protocol.

(b) AlternaƟves to removing and replacing non-conforming work. As an alternaƟve to removal and replacement, the Contractor may submit a wriƩen 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 supporƟng raƟonale and documentaƟon. Include references or data jusƟfying the proposal based on an evaluaƟon of test results, effect on service life, value of material or work, quality, aestheƟcs, and other tangible engineering basis. The CO will determine disposiƟon of the nonconforming work.

106.02_National_11_9_2016

Delete Subsection 106.02 and replace with the following:

106.02 Visual InspecƟon.

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

106.07_National_11_1_2016

Delete Subsection 106.07.

106.07 ParƟal and Final Acceptance.

107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public 107.02_National_11_1_2016

Add the following to Subsection 107.02:

107.02 ProtecƟon and RestoraƟon of Property and Landscape.

<Include language to clarify or interpret permit or other requirements>.

Examples:

Do not work within the wetted perimeter of streams before July 1 or after September 15.

Do not work within 1000 feet of an occupied dwelling on any legal holiday or between 12 noon Saturday and 6 a.m. the following Monday.

Do not work (except hauling material) within 1500 feet of osprey nests between March 1 and May 31.

No known active nests were located within the 1500 feet limit as of June 15, 1991. If a new nest is found, suspend work (except hauling material) within 1500 feet of the nest location. See Subsection 108.06.

Delete this example text highlighted in yellow before including in final documents

107.05_National_7_18_2017

Delete Subsection 107.05.

Delete SubsecƟon 107.05.

107.08_National_3_3_2021

Delete Subsection 107.08 and replace with the following:

107.08 SanitaƟon, Health, and Safety.

Refer to specific provisions under B(T) 6.0 in the 2400-6(T) or the 2400-13(T) contracts for requirements under this subsecƟon.

108 - Prosecution and Progress 108.00_National_11_9_2016

Delete Section 108 in its entirety.

Delete SecƟon 108.

109 - Measurement and Payment 109.00_National_11_9_2016

Delete Subsections 109.06, 109.07, 109.08, and 109.09:

Delete SubsecƟons 109.06, 109.07, 109.08, 109.09.

109.01_National_2_22_2019

Delete the third paragraph and Table 109-1 of Subsection 109.01 and replace with the following:

109.01 Measurement of Work.

Take measurements as described in SubsecƟon 109.02 unless otherwise modified by the Measurement SubsecƟon of the secƟon controlling the work being performed. Table 109-1 indicates the accuracy required for quanƟƟes 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 QuanƟƟes 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

109.02_National_11_9_2016

Add the following sentence to Subsection 109.02(b):

109.02 Measurement Terms and DefiniƟons.

(b) Contract quanƟty.

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

109.03_National_11_1_2016

Add the following to Subsection 109.03(c):

109.03 Weighing Procedures and Devices.

(c) Project weighing system.

For aggregates weighed for payment, adjust scale weights of material to deduct the daily average moisture content in excess of 2 percentage points over opƟmum moisture as determined by AASHTO T 99 or the designated compacƟon method. If moisture determinaƟon is necessary, determine the daily average moisture content in accordance with AASHTO T 255, from not less than three representaƟve samples of aggregate taken at random intervals each day that aggregate is being weighed.

Manual scales may be used if approved in wriƟng by the CO and if the method of weighing meets all other contract requirements.

152 - Construction Survey and Staking 152.00_National_12_12_2016

Add the following to Subsection 152.04(c):

152.04 General.

(c) Material.

Use required stake dimensions and materials. Pre-paint the top 2 inches of all stakes and lath, or mark them with plasƟc flagging. Use designated colors for paint or flagging. Mark all stakes with a stake pencil that leaves a legible imprint, or with waterproof ink.

Do not use aerosol spray paints.

Use moisture-resistant paper for survey notes. Keep notes in books with covers that will protect the contents and retain the pages in numerical sequence.

Make the following changes to Subsection 152.05:

152.05 Survey and Staking Requirements.

Delete Subsection 152.05(d)(2) and replace with the following:

(d) Slope and reference stakes.

(2) ConvenƟonal survey methods. When required, locate slope stakes on designated porƟons of the road. Locate the slope stake catch points and use them to establish clearing limits and slope stake references.

Mark slope stakes with the staƟon, the amount of cut or fill, the horizontal distance to centerline, and the slope raƟos.

Place slope reference stakes at least 10 feet outside the clearing limit and mark with the offset distance to the slope stake. Place sight stakes when required.

Prior to clearing and grubbing operaƟons, move the slope stake outside the clearing limit to the slope reference stake. AŌer clearing and grubbing and before excavaƟon, reset the slope stakes in their original posiƟon.

Use the designated method to establish the slope stake catchpoint.

Method I—Computed Method. Use the template informaƟon shown in the plans or other Government-provided data to calculate the actual locaƟon of the catchpoint. The slope stake “catchpoint distance” provided may be used as a trial locaƟon to iniƟate slope staking. Recatch slope stakes on any secƟon that does not match the staking report within the tolerances established in Table 152-2.

Method II—Catchpoint Measurement Method. Determine the locaƟon of slope stake catchpoints by measuring the catchpoint distances shown in the plans or other Government-provided data.

Add the following to Subsection 152.05(e):

(e) Clearing and grubbing limits.

Mark the clearing limits with flagging or tags on trees to be leŌ standing, or on lath. Make markings intervisible, and no more than 90 feet apart.

AŌer establishing clearing limits, move the locaƟon line stake outside the clearing limits for staƟon idenƟficaƟon purposes, and mark it with horizontal distance to locaƟon line.

Replace Table 152-1 with the following:

Table 152-1 ConstrucƟon Survey and Staking Tolerances Table 152-1

Construction Survey and Staking Tolerances (1)

Staking Phase Horizontal VerƟcal

Control points set from exisƟng Government control points- Tolerance Class A

±0.03 feet (±10 millimeters)

±0.01 feet × N

(±3 millimeters × N )(2)

Mapping, topography, and cross-secƟon Points- Tolerance Class A

±0.16 feet (±50 millimeters)

±0.16 feet (±50 millimeters)

Centerline points (3) including (PC), (PT), (POT),(POC), and references- Tolerance Class A

±0.06 feet (±20 millimeters)

±0.06 feet (±20 millimeters)

Slope-stake and slope-stake references- Tolerance Class A (4)

±0.16 feet (±50 millimeters)

±0.16 feet ±50 millimeters)

Culverts, ditches, and minor drainage structures stakes- Tolerance Class A

±0.16 feet (±50 millimeters)

±0.06 feet (±20 millimeters)

Retaining walls stakes ±0.06 feet (±20 millimeters)

±0.03 feet (±10 millimeters)

Curb and guƩer stakes ±0.06 feet (±20 millimeters)

±0.03 feet (±10 millimeters)

Bridge substructures stakes ±0.03 feet (±10 millimeters)(5)

±0.03 feet (±10 millimeters)

Bridge superstructures stakes ±0.03 feet (±10 millimeters)(5)

±0.03 feet (±10 millimeters)

Clearing and grubbing limit stakes- Tolerance Class A

±1.00 feet (±300 millimeters)

Roadway subgrade finish stakes- Tolerance Class A (6)

±0.16 feet (±50 millimeters)

±0.03 feet (±10 millimeters)

Roadway finish grade stakes (6) ±0.16 feet (±50 millimeters)

±0.03 feet (±10 millimeters)

Table 152-1 Construction Survey and Staking Tolerances (continued) (1)

Staking Phase Horizontal VerƟcal

Control points set from exisƟng Government control points –Tolerance Class B (7)

±0.16 feet (±20 millimeters)

±0.16 feet ×

(±20 millimeters × )(2)

Mapping, topography, and cross-secƟon points–Tolerance Class B (7)

±1.00 feet (±300 millimeters)

±0.50 feet (±150 millimeters)

Centerline points including (PC), (PT), (POT),(POC), and references–Tolerance Class B (7)

±0.16 feet (±20 millimeters)

±0.16 feet (±20 millimeters)

Slope-stake and slope-stake references– Tolerance Class B (7)

±0.50 feet (±50 millimeters)

±0.16 feet ±50 millimeters)

Culverts, ditches, and minor drainage structures stakes–Tolerance Class B (7)

±0.50 feet (±150 millimeters)

±0.16 feet (±20 millimeters)

Clearing and grubbing limit stakes–Tolerance Class B (7)

±2.00 feet (±600 millimeters)

Roadway subgrade finish stakes–Tolerance Class B (7)

±0.50 feet (±50 millimeters)

±0.16 feet (±10 millimeters)

Roadway finish grade stakes–Tolerance Class B (7)

±0.50 feet (±50 millimeters)

±0.16 feet (±10 millimeters)

(1) At staƟsƟcal 95 percent confidence level. Tolerances are relaƟve to exisƟng Government control points.

(2) N is the number of instrument setups.

(3) Centerline points: PC - point of curve, PT - point of tangent, POT - point on tangent, POC - point on curve.

(4) Take the cross-secƟons normal to the centerline ±1 degree.

(5) Bridge control is established as a local network and the tolerances are relaƟve to that network.

(6) Includes paved ditches.

(7) Tolerance Class B for Very Low Volume Roads with an aggregate or naƟve finished surface.

N

N

153 - Contractor Quality Control 153.02_National_11_1_2016

Delete Subsection 153.02 and replace with the following:

153.02 QualificaƟons.

Submit the following for approval with the quality control plan:

(a) Quality control manager (QCM). Furnish a QCM who has at least 2 years’ experience in construcƟon, inspector, quality control and material tesƟng on construcƟon projects of similar type and scope.

(b) Testers. Provide testers with at least one year experience in the type of sampling and tesƟng required, and with one of the following for the type of sampling and tesƟng performed:

(1) NICET Level II cerƟficaƟon in highway material or equivalent state or industry cerƟficaƟon;

(2) CerƟficaƟon by a regional cerƟficaƟon program (such as Western Alliance for Quality TransportaƟon ConstrucƟon (WAQTC), Northeast TransportaƟon Technician CerƟficaƟon Program (NETTCP), Southeast Task Force for Technician Training and QualificaƟon (STFTTQ), or MulƟ Regional Training and CerƟficaƟon (M-TRAC)); or

(3) At least one year employment by an AASHTO accredited laboratory performing equivalent sampling and tesƟng.

153.03_National_11_1_2016

Add the following paragraph to the end of Subsection 153.03(b):

153.03 Quality Control Plan.

(b) Quality Control Procedures.

Submit wriƩen proposals for approval of alternate AASHTO or State approved test methods. Alternate methods may be allowed based on documented equivalence to the specified method.

153.07_National_11_1_2016

Delete Subsection 153.07 and replace with the following:

153.07 Records and control charts.

Maintain complete tesƟng and inspecƟon records by pay item number and make them accessible to the CO.

155 - Schedules for Construction Contracts 155.00_National_11_9_2016

Delete Section 155 in its entirety.

Delete SecƟon 155.

156 - Public Traffic 156.00_National_2_5_2019

Delete Section 156 in its entirety and replace with the following:

SecƟon 156. – PUBLIC TRAFFIC DescripƟon

156.01 This work consists of controlling and protecƟng public traffic adjacent to and within the project.

Material

156.02 Conform to the MUTCD and the following SecƟons and SubsecƟons:

Permanent Traffic Control 633

Traffic Signing and Marking Material 718

Concrete Barriers and Precast Guardwalls 618

Temporary plasƟc fence 710.11

ConstrucƟon Requirements

156.03 General. Accommodate traffic according to MUTCD, approved traffic control plan and this secƟon.

Perform work in a manner that ensures safety and convenience of the public. Unless otherwise provided for in Table 156-1, keep exisƟng roads open to all traffic during road improvement work, and maintain them in a condiƟon that will adequately accommodate traffic. Delays may not exceed <number> minutes at any one Ɵme followed by an open period of no less than <number> minutes. Accommodate public traffic on roads adjacent to and within the project unƟl the project is accepted according to SubsecƟon 106.07(b).

Submit traffic control plan at least 30 days prior to intended use. Perform no work that interferes or conflicts with traffic or exisƟng access to the roadway surface unƟl a traffic control plan has been approved.

Post construcƟon signs and traffic control devices in conformance with MUTCD and Forest Service EM 7100-15.

All required signs will be in place and approved prior to beginning work on project.

If the Contractor agrees in wriƟng to allow public traffic to use a new road being constructed prior to compleƟon, it will be considered an exisƟng road for traffic control purposes.

156.04 Temporary Traffic Control. Install and maintain temporary traffic control devices adjacent to and within the project as required by the approved traffic control plan and the MUTCD. Install and maintain traffic control devices as follows:

(a) Furnish and install traffic control devices before the start of construcƟon operaƟons.

(b) All detours outside of clearing limits will be approved in wriƟng by the ContracƟng Officer as part of the traffic control plan.

(c) Install only those traffic control devices needed for each stage or phase.

(d) Relocate temporary traffic control devices as necessary.

(e) Remove devices that no longer apply to the exisƟng condiƟons.

(f) Immediately replace any device that is lost, stolen, destroyed, or inoperaƟve.

(g) Keep temporary traffic control devices clean.

(h) Remove all temporary traffic control devices upon contract compleƟon or when approved.

(i) When required, use flaggers cerƟfied by the American Traffic Safety Services AssociaƟon, the NaƟonal Safety Council, the InternaƟonal Municipal Signal AssociaƟon, a state agency, or other acceptable organizaƟon. Perform the work described under MUTCD Part 6. Use type III, VII, VIII, or IX retroreflecƟve sheeƟng on flagger paddles. Do not use flags. Flaggers must wear high visibility safety apparel as required by MUTCD 6E.02.

156.05 Temporary Closures. Road segments may be closed as shown in Table 156-1. The maximum consecuƟve days of closure shall be followed by a minimum number of consecuƟve days open to traffic as shown. Maintain traffic control devices during closure period(s). Appropriate barricades and signs will be erected and maintained as shown in the traffic control plan or as otherwise designated.

Prior to closing roads during construcƟon, give wriƩen noƟce to the ContracƟng Officer at least 10 days in advance.

Table 156-1 Temporary Road Closures

Road Number From Terminus To Terminus

Maximum ConsecuƟve Days of Closure

Minimum ConsecuƟve Days Open

<number> <MP or descripƟon>

<MP or descripƟon> <number> <number>

156.06 Acceptance. Public traffic work will be evaluated under SubsecƟon 106.02.

Measurement and Payment

156.07 Do not measure Public Traffic for payment. Payment for contract work is provided indirectly. See SubsecƟon 109.05.

157 - Soil Erosion and Sediment Control 157.04_National_11_1_2016

Delete Subsection 157.04 and replace with the following:

157.04 General.

Thirty (30) days prior to the start of construcƟon, submit a wriƩen plan according to subsecƟon 104.03 with all necessary permits that provides permanent and temporary erosion control measures to minimize erosion and sedimentaƟon during and aŌer construcƟon. Do not begin work unƟl the necessary controls for that parƟcular phase of work have been implemented. Do not modify the type, size, or locaƟon of any control without approval.

When erosion control measures are not funcƟoning as intended, take correcƟve acƟon to eliminate or minimize pollutants in storm water discharges from the project.