Exhibit C-EquipmentSpecs.pdf

Exhibit C – Equipment Specifications

C.2 -- EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

Equipment shall meet all standards established by specification or incorporated by reference and shall be maintained in good repair by the Contractor.

C.2.1 -- CONTRACTOR PROVIDED EQUIPMENT.

C.2.1.1 -- Equipment Typing. (The typing on these tables is from lowest to highest horsepower and in reverse order as shown on the schedule)

(a) DOZERS

Type 3 - Min. 50 HP - 99 HP

Type 2 - Min. 100 HP - 199 HP

Type 1 - Min. 200 HP - 320 HP

(b) TRACTOR PLOWS

Type 3 - Min. 50 HP - 99 HP

Type 2 - Min. 100 HP - 199 HP

(c) TRANSPORTS

Type 3 - rated at loads up to 35,000 lbs.

Type 2 - rated at loads 35,001 to 69,999 lbs.

Type 1 - rated at loads over 70,000 lbs.

C.2.1.2 -- Equipment Requirements.

(a) All equipment shall have:

(1) An audible reverse warning device (backup alarm) of 87 decibel or greater measured at 5 feet behind and in the center of the equipment.

(2) A fire extinguisher, multi-purpose 2A 10BC that is securely mounted to the vehicle and accessible by the operator. The fire extinguisher shall have a current annual inspection tag and the annual maintenance tag in regards to a 6 year annual inspection and every 12 years regarding a hydro test on all dry powder, metal fire extinguishers.

(3) Shovel

(4) US Forest Service-qualified spark arrester on all naturally aspirated engines

(5) All factory guards shall be in place and in functional condition (i.e. engine compartment) (applicable for heavy equipment)

(6) Radiator protection (applicable for heavy equipment)

(7) Seat belts

(8) Flashlight

(9) Water, 1 gal drinking

(10) 5-person first aid kit

(11) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all personnel arrive at the incident with the proper Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment as prescribed in the agreement. Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring the Personal Protective. Equipment is operable and maintained in good repair throughout the duration of any assignment. Personal Protective Clothing will be maintained in good repair, and be cleaned at sufficient intervals to preclude unsafe working conditions. All personnel shall be wearing Personal Protective Clothing, including boots, upon arrival at the incident.

(b) Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all personnel arrive with the following PPE:

(1) BOOTS: All Leather uppers, lace-up type, minimum of 8 inches high with lug type sole in good condition (steel toed boots are not recommended).

(2) HARD HAT: Hardhat meeting NFPA Standard 1977 is required.

(3) GLOVES: One pair of heavy-duty leather per person.

(4) EYE PROTECTION: One pair (meets standards ANSI Z87, latest edition).

(5) HEARING PROTECTION: Use hearing protection whenever sound levels exceed 85 dB.

Earphones (headset) required with radio shall have built-in hearing protection.

(6) HEAD LAMP: With batteries and attachment for hardhat.

(7) FIRE SHELTER: The New Generation Fire Shelter is required.

(8) FLAME RESISTANT CLOTHING (Shirt and Pants). A minimum of two full sets of flame resistant shirt and pants.

For routine fireline duties, flame resistant clothing must be certified to NFPA 1977.

NOTE: It is recommended that fireline personnel wear a short-sleeved t-shirt, underwear, and socks under fire clothing and boots. T-shirts and underwear should be 100% cotton or a 100% flame resistant blend of fibers. Socks should be cotton, wool, or a blend of flame resistant fibers.

DOZERS --

(a) Additional Dozer Equipment Requirements. In addition to C.2.1.2, dozers shall have:

(1) Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) and Falling Object Protection (FOPS) meeting the applicable OSHA standards at time of manufacture or SAE J 1040 and SAE J 231 is required on all machines. A manufacturer's nameplate certifying the operator enclosure or alternative documentation that the cab meets these provisions is required. Modification of factory

ROPS/FOPS (Cutting/Welding) and any aftermarket ROPS/FOPS requires certification to SAE J 1040 and SAE J 231.

(2) Operator Protection. Shall meet all applicable Federal and State (the State where equipment is registered) logging safety standards (per OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.266) and must have operator protection, such as a Forestry cab package with wire mesh or safety glazing that provides equivalent protection. Stand-alone safety glass does not provide equivalent protection to wire mesh, however it may be used as part of the window glazing system.

(3) Polycarbonate windows are not "glass" and may be acceptable as a stand-alone window guard. Any machine cab meeting ISO 8084 or SAE 1084 fulfills this requirement. The protective canopy shall be constructed to protect the operator from injury due to falling trees, limbs, saplings or branches which might enter the compartment side areas and from snapping winch lines or other objects. The rear portion of the cab shall be fully enclosed with open mesh material with openings of such size as to reject the entrance of an object larger than 2 inches in diameter.

The covering shall be affixed to the structural members so that ample clearance will be provided between the screen and the back of the operator and shall provide maximum rearward visibility. Open mesh shall be extended forward as far as possible from the rear corners of the cab sides to provide the maximum protection against obstacles, branches, etc., entering the cab area. Deflectors, which may be part of the cab, shall be installed in front of the operator area to deflect whipping saplings and branches. Deflectors shall be located so as not to impede visibility and access to the cab. (4) Lighting (2 rear, 2 forward). Lights shall be mounted to the equipment in such a way to provide protection from damage and provide illumination beyond the blade.

(5) Underbody protection (belly pan, rock guards unless not recommended by manufacturer)

(6) Cable blades ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. See D.23, Exhibit A for definition.

(7) Winch Minimum Standards. (If equipped)

(i) All winches must be able to rescue the parent Dozer that it is mounted upon.

(ii) Winches must have a minimum bare drum rating of the weight of the parent machine + 20% and be equipped with a minimum of 50 feet of cable or wire rope minimally rated at this cumulative weight.

TRANSPORTATION

(a) The Contractor is responsible for transporting the dozer/excavator/tractor plow to and from the incident.

Transports shall have current Department of Transportation (DOT) certification and be of sufficient and legal weight rating to transport the equipment.

(b) Contractor is responsible for:

(1) Meeting all state and federal requirements, such as weight restrictions and hauling permits;

(2) All special permits;

(3) Providing all pilot cars when required by a permitting agency;

(4) A valid fleet insurance policy information card issued by an insurer;

(5) A valid insurance declaration page;

(6) A written insurance binder issued by the same agent as parent insurance.

(c) Equipment under the direction of incident management personnel may not be unloaded immediately. The Contractor is responsible for all costs associated with the transport until the equipment is unloaded and the transport is released. Once the heavy equipment is delivered and unloaded at the incident the transport is considered released. However, the transport may be retained at the incident for the sole purpose of transporting the equipment that was originally ordered. The transport will be paid, in accordance with C.21.8, the minimum daily guarantee or the mileage rate whichever is greater until the transport is released or until the equipment it transported becomes inoperable. Retained transports must be documented on the shift ticket. If the contractor elects to keep the transport at the incident location after it is released by the government, no payment will be made.

(d) IF THE TRANSPORT IS RETAINED BY THE INCIDENT FOR TRANSPORTING OTHER

EQUIPMENT, THE COMPANY OWNING THE TRANSPORT MUST HAVE AN EXISTING

AGREEMENT ISSUED UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT SOLICITATION, AND MUST BE

ORDERED WITH A SEPARATE RESOURCE ORDER NUMBER. THE POINT OF HIRE WILL BE

THE INCIDENT. FOR INITIAL ATTACK/SEVERITY, TRANSPORT IS REQUIRED TO REMAIN

WITH THE EQUIPMENT.

(e) The transport may be inspected in accordance with D.17. Transports not passing this inspection may be cause for the rejection of both the transport and heavy piece of equipment being hauled.

C.2.2.1 -- Tire Requirement. Tires shall have load ratings in accordance with the vehicle Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWR). All tires on the vehicles, which including the spare tire, if required, shall have sound sidewalls, body and tire tread depth of a minimum of 2/32 inch for rear tires and 4/32 inch for steering axle tires.

C.2.2.2 -- Prohibited Marking. Federal regulations prohibit the use of official agency shields or markings on private vehicles or property.