IFB_BookTwo_WA_PRA_MORA_14(6).pdf

INVITATION FOR BIDS BOOK TWO OF TWO

Solicitation No. DTFH70-13-B-00014

WA PRA MORA 14(6)

NISQUALLY TO PARADISE ROAD, PHASE I

Solicitation, Offer & Award, Bid Schedule, Contract Clauses, Minimum Wage Schedule, Special Contract Requirements, and Plans

This solicitation cites

Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-03 U.S. Customary Units

ISSUING OFFICE:

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

610 EAST FIFTH STREET

VANCOUVER, WA 98661-3801

Phone: (360) 619-7520 – FAX: (360) 619-7932 Web site: http://www.wfl.fhwa.dot.gov/contracting/ e-mail: wfl.contracts@dot.gov

Bid Opening Date:

See Page A-3, Block 13A

QUICK INDEX

Page Item E-1 Special Contract Requirements H-1 Permits

BID REMINDERS

Electronic bids will not be accepted. Submit printed copy of bid to the address listed on the enclosed SF 1442. Before submitting your bid, please review the following:

Have you rechecked your bid figures?

Have you completed the bid schedule?

Have you completed and signed the SF 1442, Solicitation, Offer & Award?

Have you acknowledged all amendments?

Have you completed the Representations &

Certifications (Page B-1)?

Is your bid guarantee enclosed in proper form and amount (see FAR Clause 52.228-1), including Power of Attorney affidavit?

Does the lower left corner of the proposal envelope state “Bid Enclosed”?

Does the lower left corner include the Solicitation Number and the project number/name?

PROJECT NAME WA PRA MORA 14(6)

NISQUALLY TO PARADISE ROAD, PHASE I

SCHEDULE A SCHEDULE B

Nisqually to Paradise Road

BEGINNING AT 0+00 (M.P. 0.00) 0+00 (M.P. 0.00)

ENDING AT 346+00 (M.P. 6.55) 346+00 (M.P. 6.55)

Underground Utilities Underground Utilities

Ricksecker Point Loop Road

BEGINNING AT 0+00 (M.P. 0.00) N/A

ENDING AT 54+44 (M.P. 1.03) N/A

MSE Wall MSE Wall

Paradise Valley Road

BEGINNING AT 0+00 (M.P. 0.00) N/A

ENDING AT 116+42 (M.P. 2.20) N/A

Stevens Canyon Road (Pavement Markings)

BEGINNING AT M.P. 0.03 MP 0.03

ENDING AT MP 4.89 MP 4.89

BEGINNING AT M.P. 13.75 MP 13.75

ENDING AT MP 18.99 MP 18.99

NATIONAL PARK MOUNT RAINIER

COUNTY PIERCE AND LEWIS

STATE WASHINGTON

LENGTH SCHEDULE A – 9.789 MILES

SCHEDULE B – 6.553 MILES

FIXED COMPLETION DATE See FAR Clause 52.211-10 (FAR Clauses begin on page C-1)

SCRs Table of Contents Project: WA PRA-MORA 14(6), Nisqually to Paradise Road, Phase I

03USC01/28/2013

ATTENTION

The following Special Contract Requirements (SCRs) are only a portion of the specifications for this project. These SCRs amend and supplement the Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-03.

The FP-03 U.S. Customary Units is a separately published book. In order to understand the solicitation properly you need to have the FP-03 U.S. Customary Units as well as this packet. Pay particular attention to the provisions of Subsection 104.04 in the FP-03. This Subsection explains how each of the many contract documents fit together.

If you would like to view the FP-03 U.S. Customary Units electronically, go to:

http://www.flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/pse/specs/

If you would like a printed copy of the FP-03 U.S. Customary Units, contact the:

Contracts Section Federal Highway Administration Western Federal Lands Highway Division 610 East Fifth Street Vancouver, WA 98661 Phone: 360-619-7520 Fax: 360-619-7932 Email: wfl.contracts@dot.gov

(printed copies of the FP-03 will be distributed to the successful bidder) http://www.flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/pse/specs/ mailto:wfl.contracts@dot.gov

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SCRs TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS (SCRs) The following Special Contract Requirements amend and supplement the Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP-03) U.S. Customary Version, U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration.

DIVISION 100 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 101 Terms, Format, and Definitions ................................................................ E-1 Section 102 Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract .................................................... E-2 Section 103 Scope of Work .......................................................................................... E-3 Section 104 Control of Work ........................................................................................ E-4 Section 105 Control of Material ................................................................................... E-6 Section 106 Acceptance of Work ................................................................................. E-10 Section 107 Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public ..................................... E-15 Section 108 Prosecution and Progress .......................................................................... E-24 Section 109 Measurement and Payment ....................................................................... E-27

DIVISION 150 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

Section 152 Construction Survey and Staking ............................................................. E-33 Section 153 Contractor Quality Control ....................................................................... E-37 Section 154 Contractor Sampling and Testing ............................................................. E-53 Section 155 Schedules for Construction Contracts ...................................................... E-56 Section 156 Public Traffic ............................................................................................ E-61 Section 157 Soil Erosion Control ................................................................................. E-64 Section 158 Watering for Dust Control ........................................................................ E-68

DIVISION 200 EARTHWORK

Section 201 Clearing and Grubbing ............................................................................. F-1 Section 203 Removal of Structures and Obstructions .................................................. F-3 Section 204 Excavation and Embankment ................................................................... F-8 Section 207 Earthwork Geotextiles .............................................................................. F-11 Section 209 Structure Excavation and Backfill ............................................................ F-13 Section 211 Roadway Obliteration ............................................................................... F-16

DIVISION 250 STRUCTURAL EMBANKMENTS

Section 251 Riprap ....................................................................................................... F-17 Section 255 Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls ........................................................ F-19

DIVISION 300 AGGREGATE COURSES

Section 303 Road Reconditioning ................................................................................ F-22 Section 305 Aggregate-Topsoil Course ........................................................................ F-23 Section 310 Recycled Aggregate Base ......................................................................... F-24

DIVISION 400 ASPHALT PAVEMENTS AND SURFACE TREATMENTS

Section 401 Asphalt Concrete Pavement by Gyratory Mix Design Method ................ F-26 Section 403 Hot Asphalt Concrete Pavement ............................................................... F-49 Section 404 Minor Hot Asphalt Concrete .................................................................... F-53 Section 412 Asphalt Tack Coat .................................................................................... F-53 Section 413 Asphalt Pavement Milling ........................................................................ F-54

DIVISION 550 BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

Section 552 Structural Concrete ................................................................................... F-56 Section 556 Bridge Railing ........................................................................................... F-59 Section 563 Painting ..................................................................................................... F-60

DIVISION 600 INCIDENTAL CONSTRUCTION

Section 601 Minor Concrete Structures ........................................................................ F-61 Section 602 Culverts and Drains .................................................................................. F-62 Section 604 Manholes, Inlets, and Catch Basin ........................................................... F-63 Section 605 Underdrains, Sheet Drains, and Pavement Edge Drains ........................... F-64 Section 609 Curb and Gutter ........................................................................................ F-65 Section 614 Lean Concrete Backfill ............................................................................. F-66 Section 615 Sidewalks, Drive Pads, and Paved Medians ............................................. F-66 Section 620 Stone Masonry .......................................................................................... F-68 Section 622 Rental Equipment ..................................................................................... F-73 Section 623 General Labor ........................................................................................... F-74 Section 624 Topsoil ...................................................................................................... F-75 Section 625 Turf Establishment .................................................................................... F-76 Section 633 Permanent Traffic Control ........................................................................ F-77 Section 635 Temporary Traffic Control ....................................................................... F-78 Section 636 Signal, Lighting, and Electrical Systems .................................................. F-80

DIVISION 700 MATERIAL

Section 703 Aggregate .................................................................................................. G-1 Section 704 Soil ............................................................................................................ G-6 Section 705 Rock .......................................................................................................... G-8 Section 706 Concrete and Plastic Pipe ......................................................................... G-10 Section 708 Paint .......................................................................................................... G-11 Section 712 Joint Material ............................................................................................ G-12 Section 713 Roadside Improvement Material .............................................................. G-14 Section 714 Geotextile and Geocomposite Drain Material .......................................... G-16 Section 716 Materials for Timber Structures ................................................................ G-20 Section 717 Structural Metal ........................................................................................ G-21 Section 718 Traffic Signing and Marking Material ...................................................... G-21 Section 720 Structural Wall and Stabilized Embankment Material ............................. G-22 Section 721 Electrical and Illumination Material ......................................................... G-25 Section 725 Miscellaneous Material ............................................................................. G-26

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Special Contract Requirements

03USC04/06/12

Section 101. — TERMS, FORMAT, AND DEFINITIONS

101.04 Definitions. Add the following:

Holidays — Holidays occur on the following days:

• 1st day of January - New Years’ Day;

• 3rd Monday of January - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day;

• 3rd Monday in February – Presidents’ Day;

• Last Monday in May - Memorial Day;

• 4th day of July - Independence Day;

• 1st Monday in September - Labor Day;

• 2nd Monday in October - Columbus Day;

• 11th day in November – Veterans’ Day;

• 4th Thursday in November - Thanksgiving Day;

• 25th day in December - Christmas Day;

• Other days declared holidays by the Congress or the President; and

• If a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is also a legal holiday. If a holiday falls on a Sunday, the Monday following is also a legal holiday.

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03USC04/01/13

Section 102. — BID, AWARD, AND

EXECUTION OF CONTRACT

102.02 Preparation of Bids. Add the following:

Submit bids for construction of the project under two separate bid schedules designated A and B.

Complete both Schedule A and Schedule B. Schedules A and B represent alternate amounts of work and not alternate methods of completing the work.

Schedule A consists of Nisqually to Paradise Road work, M.P. 0.00 to M.P. 6.55, underground utilities, Ricksecker Point Loop Road, Paradise Valley Road, and Stevens Canyon Road pavement markings.

Schedule B consists of Nisqually to Paradise Road work, M.P. 0.00 to M.P. 6.55, MSE wall at Ricksecker Point Loop Road, underground utilities, and Stevens Canyon Road pavement markings.

102.05A Contract Award. (Added Subsection).

Follow the requirements of FAR Provision 52.214-19, Contract Award - Sealed Bidding - Construction.

The Government wishes to complete as much work as possible. If sufficient funds are available at the time of award, the Government will award Schedule “A” to the low responsible bidder of Schedule “A”. If sufficient funds are not available at the time of award to award Schedule “A”, the Government will award Schedule “B” to the low responsible bidder of Schedule “B”. The successful bidder will be awarded all pay items in the bid schedule awarded.

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03USC05/12/09

Section 103. — SCOPE OF WORK

103.01 Intent of Contract. Add the following:

Additional work on sites within or in the vicinity of the project may be requested by the CO.

Such work generally will be in response to natural disasters. This paragraph does not affect the respective responsibilities of the parties under Subsection 107.06. Provide cost proposals and perform work as ordered by the CO.

103.06 Issue Resolution. (Added Subsection).

Resolve project issues at the lowest authorized level and in the most expedient manner possible.

Escalate unresolved issues to the next higher level in a timely manner to avoid adverse impacts to costs, risks, or time. Either party may request an issue be escalated. Submit requests in writing. Upon the request of either party, both parties must escalate the issue. An exception to escalating an issue may be observed when both parties agree extra time is needed for the development of facts.

Decision making is encouraged to be made at the lowest authorized level. Recommendations, options, and ideas by all team members are requested. Decisions made at the lowest level possible will be supported by all management levels. Countermands of decisions will not be permitted, except where there is a conflict with code, regulation, law, the contract, or a change of critical facts or information which causes a re-evaluation of the resolution. Support of a countermand by the original decision team is critical. All Contractor and Government team members must understand why the change is necessary and must be able to support it.

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03USC07/01/09

Section 104. — CONTROL OF WORK

104.03 Specifications and Drawings. Amend as follows:

Add the following to (b)(2):

(n) Method of repairing or replacing section of damaged bridge rail.

Delete paragraph (1)(c) and substitute the following:

(c) Forms and falsework for cast-in-place concrete structures less than or equal to 6 feet in height;

Add the following:

(c) As-built working drawings. Furnish one set of as-built working drawings. The Government will provide one set of contract drawings to be used exclusively for recording the as-built details of the project. Use red pencil or red ink to record the information described below.

Note all additions or revisions to the location, character, and dimensions of the prescribed work shown on the contract drawings. Line out all details shown that are not applicable to the completed work. Check off details shown that were incorporated into the completed work without change.

Retain the drawings at the project site and, as work progresses, continuously update them to reflect the as-built details. Upon request, make the drawings available to the CO to review for compliance with these specifications.

As a minimum, show the following types of changes on the as-built drawings:

(1) Revisions to the deep patch locations;

(2) Revisions to the subgrade reinforcement locations;

(3) Installed locations of drain piping;

(4) Culvert repairs/replacements; and

(5) Utility trench and utility vault locations.

Provide one paper as-built set of working drawings for review. Furnish the as-built working drawings to the CO before the final inspection.

Correct all details found during the final inspection that are not shown on the as-built drawings.

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Scan the drawings to produce clear, colored images. Develop separate files for each plan Section and create an index by bookmarking each sheet. Furnish the electronic version in PDF format on CD or DVD. Return one paper and one electronic set of corrected as-built drawings to the CO within five working days of the final inspection.

104.05 Load Restrictions. Add the following:

Comply with Mount Rainier National Park vehicle restrictions as follows:

Dump trucks with trailers, belly dump trucks, or low boy trucks are not allowed to travel M.P.

6.5 to 12.7 on the Nisqually to Paradise Road.

104.06 Other Contracts. (Added Subsection).

Follow the requirements of FAR Clause 52.236-8 Other Contracts.

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03USC08/17/10

Section 105. — CONTROL OF MATERIAL

105.01 Source of Supply and Quality Requirements. Add the following:

The Contractor is required to provide materials free of noxious weeds. The term “noxious weed” includes all plant species that have been declared noxious in the jurisdiction (Federal, State, and county) where the material source is located, but also includes all plant species on the Washington State Noxious Weed List and Pierce County Noxious Weed List. Use one of following the methods, (a) or (b) to show compliance with this requirement:

(a) Provide noxious weed-free certification for all imported aggregate, borrow, bedding material, riprap, and erosion control materials that are capable of harboring noxious weed seed. Noxious weed-free certification must meet or exceed the North American Weed Management Association (NAWMA) standards (http://www.nawma.org/). These standards include that all components be inspected in the State/Province of origin by proper officials or authority (described below). For a material source provider to be considered certified noxious weed-free, all staging areas, work areas, and facilities associated with producing the material must be inspected by a qualified Government inspector, or other proper officials or authority (described below), and determined to be free of all noxious weeds.

(1) Inspection and certification shall meet the NAWMA standards.

(2) Proper official/authority to perform the inspections is:

(a) National Park Service (NPS) representative designated by Mount Rainier National Park. May be referred to as the “NPS Representative,” “the Park” or “the NPS”, hereafter. To request an inspection by the NPS, submit request to the CO and allow up to seven working days for NPS inspection;

(b) Representative of that State’s Department of Agriculture;

(c) County weed supervisor, county weed inspector, county weed superintendent, and/or county weed coordinator;

(d) University Extension Agent; or

(e) An individual designated by that State’s law or regulation. This individual will be trained and certified in accordance with the State’s standard operating procedures.

Submit material certifications to the CO for approval at least 5 days prior to their use in the work.

(b) Before delivery of aggregate or select borrow from sources outside Mount Rainer National Park boundaries, heat all materials to 180o F for 30 minutes to ensure sterilization of noxious weed seed. Do not stockpile the heated material outside Park boundaries prior to delivery.

http://www.nawma.org/

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105.02 Material Sources. Amend as follows:

Delete the text of this Subsection and substitute the following:

(a) Government-provided sources. Kautz Creek Service Area: Stockpile of salvaged asphalt concrete pavement (approximately 750 cubic yards). Process this material and use as select borrow or recycled aggregate base. Remove and dispose of any material not used in project.

Backbone Ridge Turnout, M.P. 13.36 of the Stevens Canyon road: Stockpile of salvaged asphalt concrete pavement millings (approximately 500 cubic yards). Process this material and use as select borrow or recycled aggregate base. Remove and dispose of any material not used in project. Remove all material by September 1, 2014.

Add the following to paragraph (b):

Sites outside construction limits. Activities outside the construction limits that will require ground disturbance, occupation, clearing, or other environmental impacts are limited to the following: material sources, waste sites, staging areas, and water sources. Prior to use of these sites provide the following documents.

The requirements below do not apply to Government designated sources or commercial sources that are established, have provided material to public and private entities on a regular basis over the last two years, have appropriate state and local permits, and do not require expansion outside their currently established and permitted area.

(1) Proposed activity description. Submit a description, schedule, and location of the proposed activities for approval by the CO. Include maps of the area and other relevant information.

(2) Cultural resources. Submit written documentation satisfactory to the CO for a recommendation of either “no historic properties affected” or “”no effect” according to 36 CFR 800.4(d)(1) for historic properties on or eligible for listing to the National Register of Historic Places. Provide either:

(a) Documentation showing there are no cultural resources present, and a recommendation of either “no historic properties affected” or “no effect” according to 36 CFR 800.4(d)(1). Documents must be prepared by an individual qualified under the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Archaeology and Historic Preservation, 48 FR 44716-44740.

Documentation must be satisfactory to the State Historic Preservations Officer (SHPO) or Tribal Historic Preservations Officer (THPO) as appropriate, according to 36 CFR 800.3(c).

The CO will submit the documentation to the SHPO or THPO. Anticipate a minimum of 45 days from receipt of the documentation by the SHPO or THPO before use of the site may be approved; or

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(b) Documentation showing a finding of either “no historic properties affected” or “no effect” according to 36 CFR 800.4(d)(1) has been previously obtained for the proposed activities from the state, Tribal Government or Federal Land Management Agency responsible for the land. Include attached copies of SHPO concurrence, or Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) where concurrence is not required.

(3) Species protected under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Submit written documentation satisfactory to the CO that the proposed action will have no effect to any threatened or endangered species or their critical habitat. Provide either:

(a) A current list of all threatened or endangered species in the site of proposed activities from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and a recommendation of a “no effect” determination according to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act prepared by a biological specialist, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in Endangered Species Act compliance or other qualifications acceptable to the CO. Allow for a minimum of 45 days from submittal to the CO before use of the site may be approved; or

(b) Documentation showing the proposed activities has previously been determined to comply with the Endangered Species Act and this determination remains valid. This documentation must be from the state, Tribal Government or Federal Land Management Agency responsible for the land. Attach evidence of compliance, including correspondence with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

(4) Wetlands as defined by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ 1987 Wetland Delineation Manual (WDM). Submit written documentation satisfactory to the CO, that the proposed action will comply with Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, Executive Order 11990, and will not affect any wetlands. Documentation must be prepared by a wetland specialist with a minimum of 3 years of experience in wetland delineation using WDM or other qualifications acceptable to the CO.

(5) Federal lands. Before use of sites on Federal Lands, submit a copy of the Letter of Approval or Special Use Permit from the applicable Federal agency allowing use of the site for intended purposes.

(6) Tribal, state and local approvals. Comply with applicable laws regarding the proposed activities. Submit copies of required clearances, including hazardous waste compliance, tribal, state and local permits and approvals.

Allow 12 days (in addition to other agency time requirements) for approval of documents submitted to the CO.

105.04 Storing and Handling Material. Delete the text of the second paragraph and substitute the following:

(a) Use Kautz Creek Service area, located near 187+00 shown on the plans, for a staging area; for storage of material such as select borrow, pavement millings, aggregate, culverts and geotextile fabric; and for equipment parking. Confine use of the area to the limits shown on the plans. Place 3 inch aggregate base prior to use. Allow access to Kautz Creek Service area by NPS staff at all times. Cover stockpiled erodible materials prior to winter shutdown.

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(b) Westside road berm area, located near 55+00, is also available for equipment parking and storing of material needed for work on New Tahoma Creek Culvert. Remove berm material and provide minor grading as directed by CO prior to use.

(c) All paved turnouts not associated with a trailhead, located between Station 30+00 and Station 335+00 (excluding turnout T-14), and not at a stream location, may be used for equipment parking and stockpiling of material.

(d) A possible area for stockpile and storage is located outside the Park, approximately 1 mile from the Nisqually Entrance Station on Highway 706. All material from this site needs to conform to Subsection 105.01. The contact is Eric Simonson in Ashford. Phone number is 360-569-2609.

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03USC07/22/2013

Section 106. — ACCEPTANCE OF WORK

106.01 Conformity with Contract Requirements. Delete the text of this Subsection and substitute the following:

Follow the requirements of FAR Clause 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction.

References to standard test methods of AASHTO, ASTM, GSA, and other recognized standard authorities refer to the methods in effect on the date of solicitation for bids. Use the 32nd edition of the AASHTO Standard Specifications for Transportation Materials and Methods of Sampling and Testing and Appendix B of the Federal Lands Highway Field Materials Manual, dated October 2008. Use the modified AASHTO procedures for sampling and testing contained in the WFLHD Supplements to Nationally Developed Standard Test Procedures; except, when a specified sampling or test method is not included in this supplement, sample and test according to the referenced AASHTO test procedure. Appendix B of the Federal Lands Highway Field Materials Manual contains sampling and testing methods which may be required for this project that are not found in AASHTO.

Perform work according to the contract requirements. Perform all work to the lines, grades, cross-sections, dimensions, and processes or material requirements shown on the plans or specified in the contract.

Plan dimensions and contract specification values are the values to be strived for and complied with as the design values from which any deviations are allowed. Perform work and provide material that is uniform in character and reasonably close to the prescribed value or within the specified tolerance range. The purpose of a tolerance range is to accommodate occasional minor variations from the median zone that are unavoidable for practical reasons.

The Government may inspect, sample, or test work at any time before final acceptance of the project. If 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.

For work that is evaluated and accepted under Subsection 106.04, if Government testing is performed, the result will be used for acceptance purposes.

For work that is evaluated and accepted under Subsection 106.05, if Contractor testing and inspection is verified by the Government, the Contractor’s results may be used by the Government to evaluate work for acceptance. Contractor data will be verified using the F- and t-test statistics in comparison to Government test results at a significance level of 0.01. If the Contractor’s data is not verified and the CO determines it to be appropriate, the Government will perform tests associated for that discrete portion of work. In this situation, the Government test results will control in determining the acceptability and pay factor of the work.

Do not rely on the availability of Government test results for process control.

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Acceptable work conforming to the contract will be paid for at the contract unit bid price. Four methods of determining conformity and accepting work are described in Subsections 106.02 to

106.05 inclusive. The primary method of acceptance is specified in each Section of work.

However, work may be rejected at any time it is found by any of the methods not to comply with the contract.

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

As an alternative to removal and replacement, the Contractor may submit a written request to:

(a) Have the work accepted at a reduced price; or

(b) Be given permission to perform corrective measures to bring the work into conformity.

The request must contain supporting rationale and documentation. Include references or data justifying the proposal based on an evaluation of test results, effect on service life, value of material or work, quality, aesthetics, and other tangible engineering basis. The CO will determine disposition of the nonconforming work.

When standard manufactured items are specified (such as fence, wire, plates, rolled shapes, pipe conduits, etc., that are identified by gauge, unit mass, section dimensions, etc.), the identification will be considered to be nominal masses or dimensions. Unless specific contract tolerances are noted, established manufacturing tolerances will be accepted.

All specification limits, tolerances, test results, and related calculations are according to ASTM E 29, Absolute Method.

Obtain copies of the following documents by going to our webpage at:

http://www.wfl.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/construction/cmr/fmm-extras.htm

● Appendix B of the Federal Lands Highway Field Materials Manual, dated October 2008;

● WFLHD Supplements to Nationally Developed Standard Test Procedures;

● Standard WFLHD Method of Test for Accelerated Weathering of Aggregate by Use of Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO);

● Form FHWA-1641, Worksheet for Superpave Asphalt Concrete Mix Design, AASHTO R 35;

● FLH Addendum to AASHTO T 308 – Standard Method of Test for Correction Factors for Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Containing Recycled Asphalt Pavement (RAP) by the Ignition Method; and http://www.wfl.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/construction/cmr/fmm-extras.htm

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Obtain copies of the following documents by going to our webpage at:

http://www.wfl.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/construction/field-notes

● Construction Paynote Examples, dated August 2011.

106.02 Visual Inspection. Delete the text of this Subsection and substitute the following:

Acceptance is based on visual inspection of the work for compliance with the specific contract requirements. In the absence of specific contract requirements or tolerances, prevailing industry standards may be used.

106.03 Certification. Add the following after the second paragraph:

Maintain records of all required certifications according to Subsections 103.04, 153.04, and

154.04. Submit certifications to the CO.

Check certifications, before incorporating the materials into the work, to ensure that the requirements of the contract have been met. Mark the certifications with the following information: project name, project number, contract item number, item description, Contractor’s signature, and date.

Submit a completed Form WFLHD 87 Certification of Compliance with each material certification. An electronic version may be found at:

http://www.wfl.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/construction/forms http://www.wfl.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/construction/field-notes http://www.wfl.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/construction/forms

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03USC4/1/2013

Section 107. — LEGAL RELATIONS

AND RESPONSIBILITY TO THE PUBLIC

107.01 Laws to be Observed. Delete the third paragraph and substitute with the following:

Comply with the terms and conditions included in all permits and agreements obtained by the Government for performing the work included in this contract (See Section H). Notify the CO immediately of any changes, including modifications to Government-obtained permits, or any additional permits or agreements that are required by the Contractor’s methods of operation.

Allow adequate time in the Construction Schedule for any additional permits or changes to Government-obtained permits. Furnish copies of all acquired permits and agreements not in the contract.

107.01A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit (NPDES). (Added Subsection).

(a) Erosion Control Supervisor. Provide a qualified erosion control supervisor according to Subsection 157.03.

(b) Preparation of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). Prepare a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) in accordance with the requirements of the Construction General Permit (CGP) and contract requirements. Work on the SWPPP may begin before the Notice to Proceed is given. Follow the FHWA format in the SWPPP binder provided by the CO, including the narrative, maps, erosion control details and layout sheets, forms, and documentation.

(1) Complete the SWPPP narrative (tab 1) provided in the SWPPP binder or prepare a new SWPPP narrative. Include in the SWPPP narrative a statement stating that the Contractor is responsible for performing all work required in the SWPPP, including establishing measures to prevent water pollution, performing inspections, and submitting required reports.

(2) Revise or prepare new site maps (tab 5) and erosion/sediment control details and layout sheets (tab 6) as necessary to accommodate project site conditions and proposed construction operations. Include map locations and erosion and sediment control measures for all government-provided

(a) Staging areas;

(b) Equipment storage areas;

(c) Erodible stockpiles; and

(d) Other locations required by the CGP.

(3) Identify the Erosion Control Supervisor and their qualifications. Submit SWPPP to the CO. Allow 10 working days for CO approval of SWPPP. Co-sign the approved

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SWPPP and maintain it as the SWPPP of record for the project. Make the SWPPP available for public and regulatory-agency inspection.

(c) Notice of Intent (NOI). After the SWPPP is signed, file a NOI with the EPA as a federal operator. Use the information in the Government NOI (Appendix H) when filing the Contractor NOI.

File the NOI at the following website:

http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater/cgpenoi.cfm

Provide a copy of the NOI and EPA acknowledgement letter to the CO.

Do not perform any ground disturbing activities including clearing, grubbing, or earthwork until the conclusion of the 14-day waiting period as stated in the EPA acknowledgement letter or as otherwise provided by EPA.

(d) Public Notice. Post a waterproof sign conspicuously at a publicly accessible location near the beginning of the construction project containing the following NPDES CGP information:

(1) The NPDES Permit tracking number.

(2) Contact name and phone number for obtaining additional information.

(e) Inspections. Perform SWPPP inspections as required in the CGP, Subsection 157.12, and the SWPPP. Document inspections using FHWA forms provided in the SWPPP of record and retain the records in the SWPPP binder. Complete all SWPPP forms as construction progresses until final acceptance

(f) Revisions to the SWPPP. Ensure that all erosion and sediment control procedures, practices, and inspections are current as required by the CGP. Revise the SWPPP as necessary during construction. Submit each revision to the CO for approval. Allow 2 working days for CO approval of a revision. Co-sign each approved SWPPP revision and file in the SWPPP binder. Implement approved revisions and corrective actions according to the timelines in the CGP.

(g) Notice of Termination (NOT). File the NOT when all conditions for terminating the permit have been met as described in CGP. Do not file the NOT without the CO’s approval.

If the site has not reached final stabilization at final acceptance of the project, request transfer of permit responsibility to the CO. Provide a copy of the NOT and EPA acknowledgement email to the CO. Provide the CO with the complete SWPPP of record upon final acceptance of the project, including inspection forms, logs, and all other required documentation added during the project.

(h) Contractor selected sites. Prepare separate SWPPP and file separate NOI for all Contractor-selected sources and all waste, borrow, and staging sites not included in the contract. These SWPPP(s) and NOI(s) are solely the responsibility of the Contractor. Do not submit to CO for approval or for signature.

http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater/cgpenoi.cfm

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107.02 Protection and Restoration of Property and Landscape. Amend as follows:

Delete the third paragraph and substitute the following:

Do not disturb any area outside the construction limits unless authorized according to Subsection 105.02(b). Replace trees, shrubs, or vegetated areas outside the construction limits damaged by construction operations as directed and at no cost to the Government. Only remove damaged limbs of existing trees when directed by the CO.

Add the following to the fourth paragraph:

Paleontological remains, archeological specimens, and ethnographic discoveries found within the construction area are the property of the NPS and will be removed only by the NPS or designated representatives. Should the Contractor’s operations uncover, or the Contractor’s employees find, any paleontological or archeological remains, suspend operations at the site of discovery and notify the CO immediately of the findings. The notification will include a brief statement of the location and details of the finding.

Delete the fifth paragraph and substitute the following:

The CO will mark all existing underground utilities prior to construction. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor and materials for any temporary power line bypasses necessary to accomplish roadway construction.

107.03A Public Notice. (Added Subsection).

Two-week work schedule. Every two weeks, publish notice of the roadwork for the upcoming two weeks in the Enumclaw, Packwood, and Ashford newspapers. Also provide the notice directly to: local radio stations serving these communities. In addition, provide the notice directly to the following: local businesses (including local outfitters, local guides, and lodges); the Washington Department of Transportation; Mount Rainier National Park; the City of Ashford, and local emergency services.

Include the following information in the notice:

(a) Description and timing of the work;

(b) Expected delays;

(c) Periods when the road is open to traffic without delays;

(d) Periods when road is closed (except to emergency traffic); and

(e) Other information that would directly affect the public, businesses, and agencies.

Issue the notice one week before beginning work on the project, and every two weeks thereafter, until winter shutdown or project completion.

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107.08 Sanitation, Health, and Safety. Add the following after the first paragraph:

Submit an accident prevention plan for implementing safety and health standards at the Preconstruction Conference. Use the Government furnished Form WFLHD-28, Guide Outline of Contractor’s Accident Prevention Plan.

Cover loads hauling debris and other loose materials and maintain adequate freeboard to prevent spillage to paved surfaces.

Construction workers will wear appropriate attire such as hard hats, gloves, and goggles to protect themselves from natural hazards such as falling rocks.

Store all food items and trash inside vehicles, trailers, or wildlife-resistant receptacles except during actual use to prevent attracting wildlife. Provide trash dumpsters with certified bear-proof cover lids to contain construction debris, garbage and trash. Provide portable toilets for use by Contractor employees. Collect and dispose all Contractor’s waste material outside the Park.

107.10 Environmental Protection. Delete this Subsection and substitute the following:

Conform to the following:

(a) The Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 USC § 1251 et seq.).

(1) Except as authorized by this contract, do not operate mechanized equipment, discharge or place material within the boundaries of any U.S. waters as identified by the ordinary high water mark, high tide line, or edge of the wetland. This includes wetlands, unless authorized by a permit issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers according to 33 USC § 1344, and if required by the state agency having jurisdiction over the discharge of material into the waters of the U.S. In the event of an unauthorized discharge:

(a) Immediately prevent further contamination;

(b) Immediately notify appropriate authorities and the CO; and

(c) Mitigate damages as required.

(2) Separate work areas, including material sources by the use of a suitable barrier that prevents sediment, petroleum products, chemicals, other liquids, or solid materials from entering the waters of the U.S. Construct and remove barriers to avoid discharge of material into the waters of the U.S. Remove and properly dispose of sediment or other material collected by the barrier.

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(3) Waste and excess excavated materials will be located at a minimum of 100 feet away from stream, river, lake banks and wetlands.

(4) Water extraction from Nisqually River for construction purposes will only be allowed in accordance with conditions set for in Section 158.

(5) The Contractor will be required to have CO approval to install culverts at any location that differs from the approved plan.

(b) Oil and hazardous substances. A Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan will be required to be submitted for sites that meet regulatory requirements.

Submit the plan at least 2 days before beginning work.

Submit and follow a Hazardous Spill Plan when a SPCC plan is not in effect. Submit the plan at least 2 days before beginning work. Develop a plan describing what actions will be taken in case of a spill and incorporate preventative measures to be implemented (such as the placement of refueling facilities, storage and handling of hazardous materials, etc). The plan, at a minimum, should address the following:

• Actions to be taken in the event of a spill, notification measures.

• Preventative measures to be implemented (refueling facilities and hazardous materials).

• Commitment to maintain all equipment in a clean and well functioning state.

• Commitment to to seal all cans of hazardous materials and cover mixing pans of wet concrete/grout at end of each work day.

• Methodology for completely containing fuels and petroleum products at the work site.

• Proper capture and disposal of equipment fluids, these fluids may not be drained onto the ground.

• Location for equipment refueling, equipment may not be refueled within 150 feet of rivers, streams or wetlands.

• Location for storage of hazardous materials; store all hazardous materials at least 150 feet from nearest water.

• Identification of approved containment service in the event that on-site fuel tanks are used.

• Storage and disposal methods for chemicals, fuels, and other toxic materials.

Check equipment daily and immediately repair any leaks; do not operate or store equipment or vehicles leaking oil, gas, or anti-freeze in the Park. Keep an adequate supply of absorbent materials at the job site in the event of spills. Acceptable absorbent materials are those manufactured specifically for the containment and clean up of hazardous materials.

In the event of a spill, immediately notify CO. Clean spills immediately.

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(c) Noxious weeds. Due to the presence of noxious weeds and exotic species within the project limits, comply with the following:

(1) The CO will inspect all Contractor vehicles and equipment prior to their entry into the Park for mud, noxious weeds and other unwanted substances. Remove all visible traces of mud, soil, and plant matter from all vehicles (including wheel wells, undercarriages and inside of hydroseeder tanks), heavy equipment, hauling vehicles, and trailers before their first entry into the Park. Pressure wash hauling vehicles that have previously transported weed contaminated material before transporting clean material. Subsequent entries of hauling vehicles into the Park do not require pressure washing unless the vehicle shows signs of mud, plant material, or as requested by the CO. Notify the CO a minimum of 48 hours prior to initial entry of vehicles to the Park. The CO will make arrangements for the inspections.

(2) Cover vehicle loads when transporting rock, soil, or other material that could contain weed seed. Cover conserved topsoil, conserved rock/soil, and sub-excavation material stockpiles with a breathable water repellent fabric and anchor around the perimeter to hold it in place.

(3) The project is divided into four soil isolation zones. M.P. 0 – 1.0, M.P. 1.0 – 2.6, M.P.

2.6 – 4.7, and M.P. 4.7 – 6.5. The beginning and ending point of these zones will be clearly marked on the roadway. Do not transport rock, conserved topsoil, conserved debris, or stockpiled topsoil between the zones (material excavated from under pavement is exempt) unless approved by the CO. These materials must be retained in the zone where it originated at all times, unless approved by the CO or wasted at a disposal site outside the Park. Remove all signs of mud and planter material from exposed surfaces of all vehicles and construction equipment before moving them between different zones or leaving the project site. Cleaning is not required when moving vehicles and construction equipment between zones, provided they are clean and free of mud and/or plant material.

(4) Proposed locations for soil and rock stockpiles and turnaround areas require approval by the CO before use. Allow 7 working days for approval.

(5) Meet or exceed the weed-free certification in the North American Weed Management Association (NAWMA) standards. For a material source provider to be considered certified weed-free, all staging areas, work areas, and facilities associated with producing the material shall be inspected by a qualified Government inspector, qualified park employee or other proper officials or authority [see Subsection 105.01(a)(2)].

107.11 Protection of Forest, Parks and Public Lands. Add the following:

Take every precaution and make every effort to protect the delicate environment of Mt. Rainier National Park. Comply with the following:

(a) Do not feed or approach wildlife. Notify the CO if bear, cougar, or fox loiter in the project area.

(b) Be aware that visitors in traffic delays will be educated by NPS staff, when available, to not approach or feed wildlife.

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(c) Limit parking of equipment and private vehicles to designated locations according to Subsection 105.04. Parking is restricted to hardened surfaces, such as pullouts, concrete ditch lines, and closed lanes of the roadway to limit disturbance of roadside vegetation. This includes no driving or parking on vegetated shoulders. All pullouts to be used as parking will be fenced around the perimeter with temporary construction fencing.

(d) Confine all operations to disturbed areas within the construction limits.

(e) Do not allow equipment to idle longer than 15 minutes when not in use.

(f) Equip all motor vehicles and equipment at all times with mufflers conforming to original manufacturers specifications. Insure that they are in good working order to prevent excessive or unusual noise.

(g) Install and maintain sound attenuation devices (such as rubber strips or sheeting) on all equipment to minimize noise.