Attachment No. 2 2023 Specifications.pdf

DBNF - Engineering

Attachment No. 2

Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

2023 IDIQ Road Maintenance Contract

Daniel Boone National Forest

1700 Bypass Road

Winchester, KY 40391

800.1 – Definitions

Wherever in these specifications, or in other contract documents, the following terms, or pronouns in place of them, are used, the intent and meaning shall be interpreted as follows:

Agreed or Approved. Official agreement or approval by use of a written document issued by the Government. Agreements also require signature of Service Provider's Representative and are dated.

Base course. The layer or layers of material placed on a sub base or a subgrade to support a surface course. (See Illustration of Road Maintenance Terms.)

Berm. A curb or dike that controls roadway runoff water, or delineates traffic direction.

Broad based dip. A shallow ditch placed across the roadbed to remove water from the roadbed surface that can be driven across by high clearance vehicles; usually placed diagonal to the centerline.

Catch Basin. The area immediately adjacent to inlet invert of the culvert.

Channel. A natural waterway leading into or away from a culvert or bridge.

Cross ditch. A shallow ditch placed across the roadbed to remove water from the roadbed surface that can be driven across by full-size pickups or other high clearance vehicles; usually placed diagonal to thecenterline.

Culvert. Any structure that provides a passageway, drain, or waterway under a road or embankment.

Ditch. A relatively long narrow excavation placed to collect or disperse water.

Drainagedip. A drainage structure that was previously constructed within the roadbed surface to form a uniform depression that allows routine passage of vehicles while diverting water from the traveled way.

Drainage ditch. A ditch located parallel to and abutting the roadbed.

Drainage structure. A term identifying manufactured devices placed to control water movements.

Drawings. Illustrations showing details of required work.

Equipment. All machinery, operating supplies and tools necessary for the proper performance and acceptable completion of the work.

Excess Material. Material from the roadway in excess to that needed for maintenance of roadway.

Fore slope. The slope of the ditch section nearest to the traveled way.

Grade. The vertical alignment of the top surface of the road.

Section 800 – Definitions and Abbreviations

Highway Vehicles. Vehicles such as, passenger cars and high clearance vehicles.

High Clearance Vehicles. Vehicles such as, pickups, 4x4s, and log trucks.

Hydrologic Function. Physical properties of the occurrence and movement of water on the earth's surface and in particular that part which crosses transportation systems.

Illustration of Road Maintenance Terms – See drawing 801-1 Illustration of Road Structure Terms.

Lead-off ditch. A ditch used to remove water from roadside drainage ditches, the roadway, cattle guards, or drainage structures such as culverts and drainage dips.

Materials. Any substances specified for use in the performance of the work.

Measurement. The process of identifying the dimensions, quantity, or capacity of an item.

Nominal Dimensions or Weights. The numerical values shown on the drawings or in the specifications as measurements for the work.

Original Contract Quantities. Those estimated quantities shown in the Schedule of Items as awarded.

Patching. Minor repairs.

Paved Surface or Pavement. Denotes asphalt, concrete, or other stabilized materials excluding natural aggregates. Dust palliative treatments are not considered as pavement.

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.

Roadbed. The portion of a road between the intersection of the subgrade and side slopes, excluding that portion of the ditch below the subgrade.

Road Listing. A preliminary listing of road locations and any established work priorities.

Schedule of Items. A schedule in the contract that contains a listing and description of maintenance items, quantities, units of measure, methods of measurement, unit price, andamount.

Shoulder. The portion of the roadway continuous to the traveled way for accommodation of stopped vehicles, emergency use, and lateral support of travel way structure.

Slough or Slide. Material deposited on the roadway that may need to be repositioned or removed.

Slump. A localized portion of the roadbed that has slipped, or otherwise become lower than the adjacent roadbed, and constitutes a hazard to traffic.

Standard Specifications. Specifications for all divisions of work.

Subgrade. Top surface of roadbed upon which the pavement structure, shoulders, and curbs are constructed.

Traveled Way. The portion of the roadway designated for the movement ofvehicles, exclusive of shoulders but including turnouts and curve widening.

Turnouts. A short auxiliary lane on a one-lane road provided for passage ofmeeting vehicles.

Unit of Measure. The unit and fractions of units shown in the Schedule of Items.

Unsuitable Material. Material removed during maintenance, which must be disposed of in designated locations. Includes material with substantial amounts of vegetation or other objectionable material.

Water bar. A deeper type cross ditch, which is not intended for standard passenger vehicles.

Work Schedule. The Service Provider's current schedule for work progression.

800.2 – Abbreviations

Whenever in these specifications, or in other contract documents, the following terms, or pronouns in place of them, are used, the intent and meaning shall be interpreted as follows: (Reference to a specific standard or specification shall mean the latest addition or amendment thereto in effect on date of invitation for bids.)

AASHTO – American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.

ASTM – American Society for Testing and Materials.

EPA – Environmental Protection Agency.

FAR – Federal Acquisition Regulation System.

FED SPEC – Federal Specifications.

FP-14 – Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects.

FSSS – Forest Service Supplemental Specifications

MSHA – Mine Safety Health Administration.

MUTCD – Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

NBS – National Bureau of Standards.

OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Act.

U.S. Customary Units of measure are used in conjunction with thesespecifications.

The methods of measurement and computation will be those necessary to accurately determine the quantities of materials furnished and work performed.

All items, which are measured by the foot, will be measured parallel to its longitudinal centerline, unless otherwise shown on the drawings.

A station when used as a definition of term or measurement will be one hundred feet, or a precise location along a survey line.

Miles will, in the absence of known distances from existing plans or surveys, be determined by the Government using a calibrated survey odometer or equal substitute operated on the traveled way at or parallel to road centerline.

The term "ton" means 2000 pounds. Trucks used to haul material measured by truck weight shall be weighed empty at least once daily, and each truck shall bear a plainly legible identification mark. Weight tickets furnished by the Contractor from certified scales will be used to determine weight measurements.

Materials measured by the cubic yard (CY) in the hauling vehicle shall be measured therein at the point of delivery. Vehicles may be of any size or type, provided that the box is of such shape that the actual volume may be readily and accurately determined.

Measurement by the acre will use the length and width treated. Measurement of width will approximate significant slope breaks, but will not include minor deviations along the slopes. The measured slope distance for the length will multiply width treated and converted to a standard 10,000 square yard or acreage value of the surface area treated.

Measure square yard with horizontal longitudinal and traverse measurements.

The term "lump sum" when used in the Schedule of Items means the complete unit as required by or described in the contract.

Measurement will be made of each item or unit of work, as shown in the Schedule of Items, completed and accepted in accordance with the contract provisions, specifications, and drawings.

Section 801 – General

Section 814 Asphalt Surface Maintenance

814.01 Service Required

Repair and cleaning of pavement surfaces.

814.02 Performance Standards

This work is complete when the pavement is clean and free of cracks, potholes, and surface irregularities.

Follow industry standards as outlined in the Asphalt Institute Manual Series Number 16.

814.03 Technical Standards

A. Asphalt Pavement Maintenance

1. Asphalt pothole repairs shall be completed as follow:

a. Cutting: The pavement shall be cut so that all edges are vertical, the sides are parallel to the direction of traffic, and the ends are perpendicular to the direction of traffic. All sides shall exist in reasonably sound pavement.

b. Cleaning: Before placing the patching material the patch area shall be cleaned. At the minimum use a steel brush to sweep out the pothole, removing all dirt, debris and any standing water. If sweeping does not remove the fine materials, compressed air or a vacuum shall be used to clean the patch area.

c. Filling: Fresh asphalt concrete mixture shall be placed in sufficient quantity so that the finished surface will be smooth and conform to grade. The asphalt concrete mixture shall be compacted with a vibrating plate or vibrating roller. Hot mix asphalt works for any depth repair. However, when the patch depth is greater than 4 inches, multiple lifts shall be used and compacting after each lift is placed is required. Cold-mix asphalt shall be used only in small- to medium-sized potholes that are less than 2” deep. Use shovels to manually place patching material.

d. Sealant/Tack: Once the area is dry, apply sealant or tack to the area to keep moisture from infiltrating the patch contact point.

814.04 Location of Work

As specified on roads listed on the ROAD LISTING, SHOWN ON THE PLANS, or as ordered by the Contracting Officer.

814.05 Measurement

Measurement under this Section will be made by the total number of units for each item listed in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS completed and accepted.

A. Single Lane Roads: The work activity will be measured along the centerline of the roadway. Turnouts are incidental. Measurement will be to the nearest one-tenth (0.1) mile.

B. Double Lane Roads: The work activity will be measured along the centerline of the roadway. Measurement will be to the nearest one-tenth (0.1) mile.

C. Mile: Work activity will be measured along the centerline of the road regardless of the number of lanes.

D. Ton: Material measured by the ton shall be verified by certified weight tickets.

E. Linear Foot: Work activity by the linear foot will be measured using standard survey methods rounded to the nearest one (1) foot.

814.06 Payment

A. The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the Section 814 pay items listed in the schedule of items. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section.

Pay Item Pay Unit

814(1) Patching - Full-Depth Ton 814(2) Patching - Deep Ton 814(3) Patching - Thin Surface Ton 814(4) Patching - Cold Weather/Emergency Ton 814(5) Sealing – Crack LF 814(6) Paved Surface Cleaning (Single Lane) Mile 814(7) Paved Surface Cleaning (Double Lane) Mile

814.07 Acceptable Quality Levels

Description Major Minor Allowable Defects Required Action Defect Defect Major Minor Major Minor

Patching

Finished elevation does not match adjoining segments by more than 1/4 inch

N/A 0 4 per unit Rework N/A

Patched material does not properly adhere to adjacent surfaces

N/A 0 N/A Rework N/A

Area to be patched is not properly prepared

N/A 0 N/A Rework N/A

Sealing

Crack Sealant does not completely fill the cracks greater than 1/4 inch

Crack Sealant does not completely fill the cracks 1/4 inch or less

0 4 per unit Rework Accept

Crack sealant does not properly adhere to adjacent surfaces

N/A 0 N/A Rework N/A

Area to be sealed is not properly prepared

N/A 0 N/A Rework N/A

Surface Cleaning

More than 5% of surface is not cleaned as specified

Less than 5% of surface is not cleaned as specified 0 X per unit Rework

Accept but may reduce payment.

Asphalt Quality

Product and gradation does not meet Specifications and is not suitable for job.

Product and gradation do not meet Specifications but is otherwise suitable for job.

0 X per unit Reject and replace

Accept but may reduce payment.

Section 832 Load, Haul and Place Materials

832.01

Load, haul, and place material at designated sites.

832.02

Loading, hauling, and placing is complete when no obstruction remains in or adjacent to the roadway or in ditches which would have the potential to interfere with traffic use, block or divert water from structures or channels. This includes relocation, repositioning, stabilization, and revegetation as ordered by the Contracting Officer.

832.03

A. Aggregate Placement

1. Aggregate supply and spread consist of shaping the roadbed as necessary to accommodate aggregate before placement, supplying, hauling, and spreading the ordered amount of aggregate to the depth, width and location shown on the task order.

2. Contractor shall provide pit source names and locations as part of their technical proposal.

3. Aggregate shall be crushed or screened to meet Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, 2019

Kentucky Standard Specifications, 800-Materials, Section 805 – Coarse Aggregates.

4. Source and gradation will be coordinated with the Contracting Officer for individual task orders. Alternate materials, such as “crusher run” aggregate may be authorized for use in lieu of these specifications on a situational basis with no change in contract prices.

5. The contractor is not obligated to furnish aggregate in an amount less than 100 cubic yards or 135 tons on any task order.

6. Haul distance will be measured from the pit source to the center of the project by odometer reading or from scaled distance on maps. contractor shall provide the pit source name and location with the haul cost per ton per mile.

832.04

As specified on roads listed on the ROAD LISTING, SHOWN ON THE PLANS, or as ordered by the Contracting Officer.

832.05 Measurement

Measurement under this Section will be made by the total number of units for each item listed in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS completed and accepted.

A. Cubic Yard: The quantity will be the number of cubic yards measured in the vehicles.

B. Mile: Work activity will be measured along the shortest feasible route to the nearest one (1) mile, from the starting location of the move to the ordered work site.

832.06 Payment

A. The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the Section 832 pay items listed in the schedule of items. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section.

832(1) Load, Haul, and Place Material Ton-Mile 832(2) Load, Haul, and Place Material CY-Mile

832.07

Description Major Minor Allowable Defects Required Action Defect Defect Major Minor Major Minor

Slopes Unstable material left on slopes

Material left on slopes that can be stabilized and won't block drainages

0 5 per unit Remove Remove or stabilize in place

Back slopes Undercut backslope will result in destabilization of slope

Undercut backslope will not result in destabilization of slope

0 5 per unit Repair and Stabilize

Revegetate if greater than 5 minor defects

Ditches, inlet/outlet channels, streams and catch basins water will be diverted out of the drainage structure or soil enters system

< 20% impeded, but water will stay in the channel.

0 5 per unit Rework Rework if greater than 5 minor defects

Debris on Road (ML 4-5) Any debris in traveled way

Debris in traveled way that may slow or impede traffic.

0 5 per unit Rework Rework if greater than 5 minor defects

Debris on Road (ML 3) Debris in traveled way that may impede traffic.

Debris in traveled way that may slow traffic.

0 5 per unit Rework Rework if greater than 5 minor defects

Debris on Road (ML 2) Objects in traveled way that obstruct high clearance vehicles

Debris in traveled way that may impede high clearance vehicles

0 5 per unit Rework Rework if greater than 5 minor defects

Placed Material (Disposal Sites)

Unstable material on designated sites.

N/A

0 N/A Stabilize N/A

Re vegetation No revegetation work done

Revegetation work incomplete

10 per unit 15 per unit

Rework if greater than 10 minor defects

Rework if greater than 15 minor defects

Section 833 Drainage Structure Installation or Removal

833.01

Install or remove drainage structures including culverts, water-bars, drivable drain dips, and cross ditches.

833.02 Performance Standard

Drainage structure installation is complete when culverts, water-bars, drivable drain dips and cross ditches have been installed to the lines and grades specified, and drainage structure removal is complete when designated culverts, water-bars and cross ditches have been removed and culverts have been properly disposed of.

833.03 Technical Specifications

N/A

833.04 Location of Work

As specified on roads listed on the ROAD LISTING, SHOWN ON THE PLANS, or as ordered by the Contracting Officer.

833.05

Measurement under this Section will be made by the total number of units for each item listed in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS completed and accepted.

A. Mile: Work activity will be measured along the centerline of the road regardless of the

B. Linear Foot: Work activities by the linear foot will be measured using standard survey methods rounded to the nearest one (1) foot. Culvert bands are incidental to the installation.

833.06 Payment

The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the Section 833 pay items listed in the schedule of items. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section.

Pay Item Description Pay Unit

833(1) LF

833(2) LF

833(3) Each 833(4) Each 833(5) Each 833(6) Each 833(7) Each 833(8) Each

18-inch Aluminized Corrugated Metal Pipe 24-inch Aluminized Corrugated Metal Pipe Culvert Removal Water-bar Installation Water-bar Removal Cross Ditch Installation Cross Ditch Removal Drivable Grade Dip Installation

833.07

Description Major Minor Allowable Defects Required Action Defect Defect Major Minor Major Minor

Culvert size Culvert is shorter than the designated length shown on the drawings.

Culvert is longer than the designated length shown on the drawings.

0 0 Replace or add section to fit geometry of road.

Remove excess culvert and treat cut end, or harden fill slope to prevent erosion and pay for ordered length

Grade and alignment of culvert

More than 10% deviation from original lines and grades.

10% or less deviation from original lines and grades.

0 1 per unit Remove and replace culvert

Repair if greater than 1 minor defects

Sag or depression in road after placement of culvert and backfill material

Greater than 2 inch depression in traveled way

2 inch or less depression in traveled way

0 1 per unit Furnish, place and compact designated material to repair depression.

Repair if greater than 1 minor defects

Removed culvert or pieces left on National Forest System Lands

Culverts or pieces of culvert left on National Forest System Lands

N/A 0 N/A Remove from National Forest System Lands

N/A

Water-bars and cross ditches

More than 10% deviation from original lines and grades.

10% or less deviation from original lines and grades.

0 1 per unit Rework Rework if greater than 1 minor defects

Drivable grade dip More than 10% deviation from specified lines and grades

10% or less deviation from specified lines and grades

0 1 per unit Rework

Rework if minor defects interfere with proper drainage

Section 834 Roadway Drainage System Maintenance

834.01

Clean and recondition roadway drainage systems including culverts, ditches, inlet and outlet channels, catch basins, and any other drainage system.

834.02

Drainage system maintenance is complete when no obstruction remains in the defined area adjacent to the structure or in ditches which would have the potential to block water from entering the structure, back water into the structure (except for structures designed to function in a back-flooded manner), or divert water outside the defined channel. Equipment operation in live streams or hydraulic flushing of drainage structures is not permitted.

Lead-off ditches shall be cleared of brush and debris and reconditioned to provide a minimum -4% grade below the outlet if not at creek level. Lead-off ditches shall be reconditioned to “daylight” on the outlet end (no berms at outlet). Refer to Lead- Off Ditch typical drawing under item 5.4 for further details regarding lead-off ditch reconditioning requirements.

834.03

A. Ditches

1. All ditches shall be pulled and maintained except those specifically designated by the

Contracting Officer. This work is done concurrently with the Road Blading activity.

2. When the edge of the roadbed or the face of the ditch inslope is eroded, then these slopes shall be bladed and shaped to maintain the road edge alignment and profile. Embedded rocks shall not be dislodged from eroding ditches. All ditches shall provide proper drainage.

3. All suitable material, having the same character as the roadbed material, excavated through this activity shall be reclaimed onto the roadbed and utilized as specified in 1.d).

4. Unsuitable material pulled from ditch line shall be spread along fill-side edge of roadbed or on fill slopes without inhibiting surface drainage.

5. Handwork required to properly connect ditch flow lines to drainage structures is considered a part of this activity.

6. All wing ditches and lead-off (tail) ditches shall be cleaned their full length to provide drainage away from roadbed, with no ponding at the outlet.

B. Cleaning of Culverts

1. All ditches shall be pulled and maintained except those specifically designated by the

Contracting Officer. This work is done concurrently with the Road Blading activity.

2. All culverts shall be cleaned of muck, rock, and other debris a distance equal to two culvert diameters into each end. Culverts that need more substantial cleaning beyond as determined by the Forest Service will likely require the use of a mini-excavator, backhoe, etc. Culvert pipes to be included under this item shall be flagged on the ground by the Contracting Officer.

3. Drainage basins for these culverts shall be excavated to a width of twice the diameter of the culvert on the inlet and cleared of brush and other woody debris for a minimum 5-foot radius at the inlet and outlet. Cleaning shall include adequate shaping of roadside ditches to ensure water draining from the ditches is able to enter the culvert.

4. All unsuitable material, including brush and rock, extracted in this operation shall be disposed of away from the roadbed and away from natural or man-made drainages.

5. Contractor shall be responsible for repairing any damage caused during culvert cleaning.

834.04

As specified on roads listed on the road listing, shown on the plans, marked on the ground and/or ordered by the Contracting Officer and:

1. Drainage structures including inlet structures, culverts, catch basins, inlet/outlet channels,and ditches within the area shown on the plans or in the supplemental specifications.

2. Culverts - a minimum external horizontal distance of 10 feet in any direction from the inlet and outlet end and a minimum internal distance of 3 feet from the inlet and outlet ends.

3. Ditches adjacent to the roadbed.

4. This work does not include bridges, cattleguards, drain dips, or water bars.

834.05

Measurement under this Section will be made by the total number of units for each item listed in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS completed and accepted.

834.06 Payment

The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the Section 834 pay items listed in the schedule of items. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section.

Pay Item Pay Unit

834(1) Clean Ditches Mile 834(2) Clean & Recondition Culverts 24-in diameter and under Each 834(3) Clean & Recondition Culverts Over 24-in through 48-in diameter Each 834(4) Clean & Recondition Culverts Over 48-in diameter Each

834.07

Description Major Minor Allowable Defects Required Action

Defect Defect Major Minor Major Minor

Blocked Culverts Greater than 20 % of end area blocked

20% or less of end area blocked

0 1 per unit

Rework Rework if greater than 2 minor defects

Damaged Culvert Inlet/outlets

Greater than 20 % of end area blocked

20% or less of end area blocked

0 1 per unit

Rework Rework if greater than 2 minor defects

Impeded flow for ditches, inlet/outlet channels, and catch basins water will be diverted out of the drainage structure or system

< 20% impeded, but water will stay in the channel.

0 1 per unit

Rework Rework if greater than 2 minor defects

Aggregate Surface Quality

Gradation of surface aggregate is degraded by more than 10 %

Gradation of surface aggregate is degraded by 10 % or less

0 1 per unit

Rework Rework if greater than 2 minor defects

Backslopes Undercut backslope will result in destabilization of slope

Undercut backslope will not result in destabilization of slope

0 1 per unit

Repair and Stabilize

Revegetate if greater than 2 minor defects

Vegetation woody vegetation within 5 feet of the inlet end of drainage structures or in ditches that interferes with flow low growing vegetation within 5 feet or more of inlet end of drainage structures or in ditches that does not interfere with flow

0 N/A Remove Leave in place

841.1 – Service Required

Apply vegetative treatments including seed, mulch, fertilizer or other products in designated areas.

841.2 – Performance Standard

Treatment is complete when ordered quantities of vegetative treatment products have been applied to designated areas or Service Provider disturbed soil areas.

841.3 – Location of Work

Location of work is as specified on roads listed on the ROAD LISTING, SHOWN ON THE PLANS, or as ordered by the Contracting Officer.

841.4 – Measurement

Measurement under this Section will be made by the total number of units for each item listed in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS completed and accepted.

Mile: Work activity will be measured along the centerline of the road regardless of the number oflanes.

Acres: Work activity will be measured to the nearest one-tenth (0.1) acre.

841.5 – Payment

The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for Section 841 pay items listed in the schedule of items. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section.

Pay Item Description Pay Unit 841(01) Establish vegetation Acres 841(02) Establish vegetation Mile 841(03) Establish vegetation Lump Sum

Section 841 – Disturbed Area Treatment

841.6

Description Major Minor Allowable Defects Required Action Defect Defect Major Minor Major Minor

Seed Mix Seed mix is not as specified N/A

0 N/A Reject and replace N/A

Mulch Mulch is not as specified N/A

0 N/A Reject and replace N/A

Fertilizer Fertilizer is not as specified N/A

0 N/A Reject and replace N/A

Weeds

Does not conform to Federal, State, and Local seed and noxious weed acts and laws.

N/A

0 N/A Reject and replace N/A

Application

Less than 80% of the designated area is treated

Between 80% and 100% of the designated area is treated 0 X per unit Rework

Rework if greater than X minor defects *

Work Area Management

Not following approved safety plan which may include signs, flaggers, and other temporary traffic control measures

N/A

0 N/A Suspend work until in compliance

Section 851 Hazard and Obstruction Removal

851.01

Remove and/or stabilize hazards and obstructions.

851.02

Work is complete when hazards have been removed or stabilized and when the road is passable by the intended traffic.

851.03

A. Roadside Brushing

1. Roadside brushing consists of cutting woody plant growth 4 inches in diameter and less.

2. Trees larger than those specified in number 1 can be left by brushing as close to them as practical. Any standing tree inadvertently damaged by Contractor's activity shall be felled outside the roadway.

3. Brush and trees shall be cut as near flush with the ground as possible with a desired height of 6 inches or less and an absolute maximum height of 12 inches. In areas of protruding rocks and stumps, the brushing height shall be as close as practical to the objects.

4. Brushing width and height shall be as shown on Roadside Brushing & Overhead Trimming Detail. Additional clearing width shall be required at intersections and blind curves to provide safe sight distance.

5. Concentration of slash shall be removed from ditches and culvert inlets. All slash shall be placed such that it will not fall, roll, or slide into ditches or onto roadbed. All slash larger than two inches in diameter or two feet in length shall be removed from the roadbed.

Rocks larger than 3 inches that roll onto the roadbed or into ditches because of the brushing operation shall be removed and disposed of by scattering on the backslope or fill slope.

6. Brushing slash shall be left so as not to be hanging in adjacent trees or brush.

7. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all the natural drains and streams on or adjacent to the work site. In the event the contractor causes debris to enter such drainages, the contractor shall remove such debris as soon as practicable, but no later than 48 hours following the occurrence and in such a manner that will cause the least disturbance to the drainages.

8. Wheeled or track-laying equipment shall not be operated in natural drains and streams except within the roadway where a road crosses such drainage.

851.04

851.05

Measurement under this Section will be made by the total number of units for each item listed in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS completed and accepted.

851.06

The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the Section 807 pay items listed in the schedule of items. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section.

851(1) Brushing (ML 3-5) Mile 851(2) Brushing (ML 2) Mile 851(3) Danger Tree Removal Each 851(4) Hazard or Obstruction Removal Each

851.07

Description Major Minor Allowable Defects Required Action Defect Defect Major Minor Major Minor

Stump Heights

Exceed Specified Height by more than 6 inches

Exceed Specified Height by up to 1 inches

1 per unit 10 per unit

Rework if more than

1 minor defects

Rework if greater than

10 minor defects

Tree damage caused by Service Provider's operations

Damage to more than 30% of the tree bole

Damage to 30% or less of the tree bole 1 per unit 5 per unit

Remove or Treat

Treat

Impeded flow for ditches, inlet/outlet channels, and catch basins caused by Service Provider's Operations

Water will be diverted out of the drainage structure or system

20% or less impeded, but water will stay in the channel.

0 3 per unit Rework

Rework if greater than

3 minor defects

Hazards that interfere with the use of the road (rocks, logs, etc.) (ML 3-5)

Unstable hazards that remain in the Clearing Limits

N/A 0 N/A Rework N/A

Hazards that interfere with the use of the road (rocks, logs, etc.) (ML 2)

Unstable hazards that remain within X distance of the Traveled way

0 N/A Rework N/A

Log Out

Horizontal clearance -more than 20% not cleared to specified distance

Horizontal clearance - 20% or less not cleared to specified distance

0 5 per unit Rework

Rework if greater than

5 minor defects

Vertical clearance -more than 20% not cleared to specified distance

Vertical clearance - 20% or less not cleared to specified distance

0 5 per unit Rework

Rework if greater than

5 minor defects

Section 861 Maintenance of Cattle Guards, Traffic Gates and Barriers, Guardrails, and Retaining Walls

861.01

Maintain cattleguards, traffic gates and barriers, guardrails, retaining walls and appurtenances. Remove traffic gates and barriers.

861.02 Performance Standard

A. Traffic gate maintenance is complete when it is free of structural defects, the gate and all associated posts are stable and the locking mechanism is in working order, the surfaces are free of oxidation and painted, and all designated signs are in compliance with MUTCD and EM 7100-15 Standards for Forest Service Signs and Posters.

B. Removal of gates and barriers is complete when they have been removed and disposed of as designated and the road is passable by the intended traffic.

861.03 Technical Standards

N/A

861.04 Location of Work

861.05

861.06

Section 861 Maintenance of Cattle Guards, Traffic Gates and Barriers, Guardrails, and Retaining Walls

A. The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the Section 861 pay items listed in the schedule of items. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section.

Pay Item Pay Unit

861(1) Maintain traffic gate Each 861(2) Remove gate Each

Section 861 Maintenance of Cattle Guards, Traffic Gates and Barriers, Guardrails, and Retaining Walls

861.07

Description Major Minor Allowable Defects Required Action Defect Defect Major Minor Major Minor

Metal Surfaces

Exposed metal, rust, or oxidation, greater than 25% of surface

Exposed metal, rust, or oxidation, 10% or less of surface

0 0 Paint or Coat Paint or Coat

Penetrated rust or oxidation that compromises structural integrity

Penetrated rust or oxidation that does not compromise structural integrity

0 0 Replace component Paint or Coat and notify

Structural Integrity

Major cracks, broken, decomposed, or missing components and fasteners.

Minor cracks, loose components and fasteners.

0 0 Replace component and/or fasteners

Repair component and/or fasteners

Alignment

Greater than 10% deviation from original lines and grades, or non-functional.

10% or less deviation from original lines and grades.

0 0 Repair or replace Repair or replace

Signs/Markers

Missing, non-functional or non-readable

Bent or damaged, but still functional and readable

0 0 Repair or replace Notify

Materials and Methods

Does not conform to

AASHTO, ASTM,

AWPA, and MUTCD standards and does not meet or exceed the original materials used

N/A

0 N/A Reject and replace

Section 872 Sign Maintenance

872.01

Furnish, install, and maintain forest entrance, destination, route markers, traffic signs, etc.

872.02

Sign Maintenance is complete when designated signs meet the quality standards of EM 7100-15 Standards for Forest Service Signs and Posters, and Forest Service Sign Installation Guide 6E62H99 – Sign Installation Field Guide.

872.03

872.04

As specified on roads listed on the ROAD LISTING, SHOWN ON THE PLANS, or as ordered by the Contracting Officer.

872.05 Measurement

872.06

The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the Section 872 pay items listed in the schedule of items. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section.

Pay Item Pay Unit

872(1) Install or Replace Single Post and Sign Each 872(2) Install or Replace Double Post and Sign Each

872(3) Install or Replace Sign Each 872(4) Remove Sign Each 872(5) Remount Sign Each 872(6) Replace Marker Each

872.07

Major Minor Allowable Defects Required Action Defect Defect Major Minor Major Minor

Materials Signs, posts and other materials do not meet applicable standards

N/A 0 N/A Reject and replace N/A

Installation Not installed according to applicable standards

N/A 0 N/A Reject and replace N/A

Maintenance Not maintained according to applicable standards

N/A 0 N/A Reject and replace N/A

Section 881 Mobilization / Equipment Moving

881.01

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.

881.02 Performance Standards

A. Make equipment available for inspection before it is used on National Forest System lands.

B. Equipment will be clean and weed free before it arrives on National Forest System lands.

881.03 Technical Standards

N/A

881.04 Location of Work:

881.05 Measurement:

Measurement under this Section will be made by the total number of units for each item listed in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS completed and accepted.

A. Mile: Work activity will be measured along the shortest feasible route to the nearest one (1) mile, from the starting location of the move to the ordered work site.

881.06

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.

The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the Section 881 pay items listed in the schedule of items. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section.

Pay Item Pay Unit

881(1) Mobilization Each 881(2) Equipment Moving Miles

881.07

Major Minor

Allowable Defects Required Action

Defect Defect Major Minor Major Minor

Weed free equipment

Equipment not weed free. N/A 0 N/A Equipment rejected until it can be made weed free N/A

Ordered Movement of Equipment

Equipment not moved within designated time

N/A 5 N/A

Reduce unit cost by half for 5 amount of time over designated time

N/A

Equipment meets all state and federal regulations

Does not meet state and federal regulations

N/A 0 N/A

Bring equipment up to state and federal regulations or replace equipment

N/A

Equipment leaks

Equipment leaks in sensitive areas or leaks that are large and not typically inherent in the specific equipment

Small leaks inherent in the specific type equipment 0 N/A

Replace equipment and restore affected site as directed by the Contracting Officer

Place absorbent pads under equipment when not operating.