J02-MATOC FM and S Roads Maintenance Specifications.pdf

811 SURFACE MAINTENANCE

811.01 Service Required

Smooth and shape native or aggregate surfaced roads including traveled way, shoulders, turnouts, and intersections. Reshape or recondition ditches, water bars, and drain dips.

811.02 Performance Standards

A. Maintenance Level 4 and 5 Roads

A road surface is maintained to standard when the travel way is free of washboards, potholes, or other irregularities. The surface is smooth, compact, crowned or sloped to drain, without segregation of the surfacing materials. Suitable materials have been recovered and incorporated. Unsuitable materials have been removed.

Ditches and road surface drainage structures function efficiently. Unpaved shoulders are shaped to provide a smooth transition from the paved surface and drain efficiently.

B. Maintenance Level 3 Roads

A road surface is maintained to standard when the surface is compact, crowned, or sloped to drain, without segregation of the surfacing materials. The road surface has no ruts or rills, suitable materials have been recovered and incorporated.

Unsuitable materials have been removed. Ditches and road surface drainage structures function efficiently.

C. Maintenance Level 2 Roads

A road surface is maintained to standard when the surface is shaped to drain, and where ditches and road surface drainage structures function efficiently. The road surface has no continuous ruts or rills, and no large concentrations of unsuitable materials remain.

D. All Roads

When ordered by the Contracting Officer to work in a weed infested area the contractor will be required to prevent spreading the infestation into un-infested areas by cleaning vehicles and equipment. The contractor will use wash stations approved by the Contracting Officer.

811.03 Location of Work

12455020R0015 Attachment 4 Specifications

As specified on roads listed on the road listing, shown on the plans, marked on the ground, or as ordered by the Contracting Officer. Locations of weed infested areas are marked on the ground. Do not operate in the weed infested areas unless ordered to do so by the Contracting Officer.

811.04 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: Surface maintenance 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: Surface maintenance will be measured along the centerline of the roadway. Measurement will be to the nearest one-tenth (0.1) mile.

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

811.05 Payment

The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the Section 811 pay items listed in the schedule of items.

Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section.

Pay Item Pay Unit

811(1) Surface Maintenance Level 4 & 5 roads Single Lane Mile 811(2) Surface Maintenance Level 4 & 5 roads Double Lane Mile 811(3) Surface Maintenance Level 3 roads Single Lane Mile

811(4) Surface Maintenance Level 3 roads Double Lane Mile 811(5) Surface Maintenance Level 2 roads Single Lane Mile

811(6) Surface Maintenance Level 2 roads Double Lane Mile 811(7) Shoulder Maintenance Road Mile

811.06 Acceptable Quality Levels

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

Surface Irregularities (Level 4&5)

Potholes greater than 2" deep and wider than 1 foot

Potholes 2" or less deep and 1 foot or less wide 1 per

Mile 3 per mile Rework if greater than 1 major defects

Rework if greater than 3 minor defects

Washboards greater than 1" deep

Washboards 1” or less deep and not exceeding 20 feet long

0 per mile 1 per mile

Rework if greater than 0 major defects

Rework if greater than 1 minor defects

Surface Irregularities (Level 3)

Potholes greater than 2" deep and wider than 1 foot

Potholes 2” or less deep and 1 foot or less wide 1 per mile 3 per mile Rework if greater than 1 major defects

Rework if greater than 3 minor defects

Washboards greater than 1" deep

Washboards less than 1" deep and not exceeding 20 feet long

0 per mile 1 per mile

Rework if greater than 0 major defects

Rework if greater than 1 minor defects

Road Cross Section (Level 4&5)

Crown or Cross Slope is not uniform and does not drain as specified on more than 250' of surface per mile

Crown or Cross Slope is not uniform and does not drain as specified on less than 250' of surface per mile

0 2 per mile Rework Rework if greater than 2 minor defects *

Road Cross Section (Level 3)

Crown or Cross Slope is not uniform and does not drain as specified on more than 250' of surface per mile

Crown or Cross Slope is not uniform and does not drain as specified on less than 250' of surface per mile

0 3 per mile Rework Rework if greater than 3 minor defects *

Road Cross Section (Level 2)

Road surface does not drain properly and causes erosion, or obstructs high clearance vehicles

Road surface does not drain properly, but does not cause erosion 0 4 per mile

Rework if greater than 0 major defects

Rework if greater than 1 minor defects

Oversized Material (Level 3&4 aggregate surfaced roads)

Material greater than 3" diameter remaining on the road surface

Material less than 3" diameter remaining on the road surface and traffic safety is not compromised

0 5 per mile Rework if greater than 0 major defects

Rework if greater than 5 minor defects

Oversized Material (Level 2)

Objects in traveled way that obstruct high clearance vehicles

Debris in traveled way that may impede high clearance vehicles

0 5 per mile Rework Rework if greater than 5 minor defects *

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

Aggregate Surface Quality

Gradation of surface aggregate is degraded by more than 10 %

Gradation of surface aggregate is degraded by less than 10 %

0 1 per 300 linear ft.

Rework Rework if greater than 1 minor defects *

A loss of more than 10 CY/mile

A loss of less than 10 CY/mile 0 N/A Replace or recover lost material Accept the loss of material surfacing is segregated over more than a 100 square yard area per 1000 linear feet of road and traffic safety is compromised surfacing is segregated over less than a 100 square yard area per 1000 linear feet of road and traffic safety is not compromised

0 N/A Rework Accept the loss of surface quality*

Backslopes Undercut backslope will result in destabilization of slope

Undercut backslope will not result in destabilization of slope

0 3 per mile Repair and Stabilize Revegetate if greater than 3 minor defects *

Compaction Visible displacement occurs under hauling or spreading equipment

N/A 0 X per mile Rework N/A

Ditches and Road Drainage Structures

Impeded flow or water diverted out of drainage structures

< 20% impeded, but water will stay in the channel 0 200 lf per mile Rework Rework if greater than

1 minor defects *

Unpaved Shoulders (Level 3, 4, & 5)

Elevation difference between road surface and shoulder is greater than 1"

Elevation difference between road surface and shoulder is less than 1"

0 10% per mile

Rework Rework if greater than 10% minor defects *

Material greater than 1/4" diameter remaining on a paved surface

Material 1/4" diameter or less remaining on the road surface and traffic safety is not compromised

1% per mile 5% per mile

Rework if greater than 1% major defects or as directed for safety*

Rework if greater than 5% minor defects *

Does not drain away from pavement

Does not drain away from pavement 0 0 Rework Rework

Working outside of project limits

Area contains invasive weeds N/A 0 N/A

Repair and treat affected areas as directed by the

Contracting Officer

N/A

* The government has the option to choose a pay reduction in lieu of rework. However, each unit must establish a threshold where rework is required and define pay reductions for each defect.

812 SURFACE STABILIZATION

812.01 Service Required

Stabilize surfaces and control dust.

812.02 Performance Standard

Surface Stabilization is complete when the surface remains stable and dust does not become air borne for the designated time period designated in the road listing.

812.03 Location of Work

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

812.04 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: Surface Stabilization 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: Surface Stabilization will be measured along the centerline of the roadway. Measurement will be to the nearest one-tenth (0.1) mile.

C. Square Yard: Measurement of Surface Stabilization will be determined by multiplying the average length times the average width rounded to the nearest one (1) square yard.

812.05 Payment

A. The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the Section 812 pay items listed in the schedule of items. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section.

Pay Item Pay Unit

812(1) Surface Stabilization (Single Lane) Mile 812(2) Surface Stabilization (Double Lane) Mile 812(3) Surface Stabilization Square Yard 812(4) Surface Stabilization Lump Sum

812.06 Acceptable Quality Levels *This infrequent item would be negotiated on an as needed basis typically on road segments less than 200 linear feet. No defects will be accepted.

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

Application

Failure to stabilize material for designated time period over continuous sections of road

Failure to stabilize material over “X” length or area of road.

0 X per unit Rework Accept if less than x per unit. Rework if more than x per unit

Application rates are more than 10% higher or lower than manufacturers recommendation

Application rates are less than 10% higher or lower than manufacturers recommendation

0 X per unit Rework Accept if less than x per unit. Possible pay reduction*

Loss of product off treatment surface product runs off surface and has potential to enter stream product runs off surface but no potential to enter stream

0 0 Contain and remove Contain and stabilize

Compliance with laws/regulations Any non-compliance Any non-compliance 0 0 Suspend work until in compliance Suspend work until in compliance

Work Area Management

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

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

0 0 Suspend work until in compliance

Suspend work until in compliance

* Forests have the option to choose a pay reduction in lieu of rework. However, each Forest must establish a threshold where rework is required and define pay reductions for each defect.

Intent and use: User to establish threshold for the acceptable level of quality.

813 SPOT SURFACING

813.01 Service Required

Load, haul, and place surface material to repair or stabilize road surfaces.

813.02 Performance Standard

A. Spot surfacing is complete when the designated quantity of the ordered material has been placed.

B. All materials transported onto National Forest System land will be weed-free.

Written documentation of methods used to determine the weed-free status of any and all materials furnished by the contractor will be furnished to the Contracting Officer before transport of any materials onto National Forest System land.

813.03 Location of Work

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

813.04 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. The quantity will be the number of cubic yards measured in the vehicles, or square yards of aggregate placed.

B. Material measured by the ton shall be verified by certified weight tickets.

813.05 Payment

The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the Section 813 pay items listed in the schedule of items. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section.

813(1) 813(2) 813(3)

Spot Surfacing, Gradation CR-14 Spot Surfacing, Gradation 3"- Spot Surfacing, Gradation _____

Ton Ton Ton

813.04

Description Major Minor Allowable

Defects Required Action Defect Defect Major Minor Major Minor

Depth of Aggregate

Dimension of spot surfacing deviates by more than 1" from depth specified. Or less than 1" from dimension specified but is consistently high or low.

Dimension of spot surfacing deviates by 1" or less than from depth specified and not consistently high or low.

0 N/A

If depth is low, correct placement of aggregate to specified dimensions. If depth is high only pay for ordered amount

Accept aggregate as placed, pay only for delivered quantities.

Width of Aggregate

Dimension of spot surfacing is less than specified width or more than 1' wider than specified.

Dimension of spot surfacing is up to 1' wider than specified but not consistently wide.

0 N/A

If width is narrow, correct placement of aggregate to specified dimensions. If width is too wide reshape.

Accept aggregate as placed, pay only for delivered quantities.

Length

Dimension of spot surfacing is shorter than specified length or more than 100' longer than specified.

Dimension of spot surfacing is shorter than specified length or up to 100' longer than specified.

0 N/A

If length is shorter than specified, correct placement of aggregate to specified dimensions. If too long pay only for ordered amount.

Accept aggregate as placed, pay only for delivered quantities.

Compaction Visible displacement occurs under heady spreading equipment

N/A 0 N/A Rework N/A

Aggregate Quality

Does not meet specified gradation or durability requirements and is not suitable for intended use

Does not meet specified gradation or durability requirements and is suitable for intended use

0 N/A Reject and replace

Accept but may reduce payment.

Material source does not meet weed free requirement N/A 0 N/A Reject source N/A

Finish Quality

Spot surfacing doesn’t conform to the adjacent road segments and traffic is impeded.

Spot surfacing generally conforms to the adjacent road segments, but traffic may be slowed.

0 X per unit

Reshape or recompact surfacing as needed.

Accept but may reduce payment.

* Forests have the option to choose a pay reduction in lieu of rework. However, each Forest must establish a threshold where rework is required and define pay reductions for each defect.

832 LOAD, HAUL, AND PLACE MATERIALS

832.01 Service Required

Load, haul, and place material at designated sites.

832.02 Performance Standard

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 Location of Work

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

832.04 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 centerline of the road regardless of the number of lanes.

832.05 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.

Pay Item Pay Unit

832(1) Load, Haul, and Place Material Cubic Yard 832(2) Load, Haul, and Place Material Mile

832(3) Load, Haul, and Place Material Lump Sum

833 DRAINAGE STRUCTURE INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL (8/07)

833.01 Service Required

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 Location of Work

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

833.04 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 centerline of the road regardless of the number of lanes.

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.

833.05

A. 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) ______ Inch corrugated metal pipe, ______ Inch thickness for steel, ______ Inch thickness for aluminum or ______ Inch thickness for Plastic Linear Foot

833(2) Culvert Removal Each 833(3) Water-bar Installation Each 833(4) Water-bar Installation Mile 833(5) Water-bar Removal Each 833(6) Water-bar Removal Mile 833(7) Cross Ditch Installation Each 833(8) Cross Ditch Installation Mile 833(9) Cross Ditch Removal Each 833(10) Cross Ditch Removal Mile 833(11) Drivable Grade Dip Installation Each 833(12) Drivable Grade Dip Installation Mile

833.06

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

Culvert size

Culvert is smaller than the designated diameter shown on the drawings.

Culvert is larger than the designated diameter shown on the drawings. 0 N/A

Remove culvert and replace with designated size

Accept if culvert fits the geometry of the road but pay at designated size otherwise replace

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 N/A Remove and replace culvert

Accept culvert installation

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 per installation *

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 N/A Rework Accept

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

10% or less deviation from specified lines and grades

0 N/A Rework Accept

Sedimentation Operations cause or allow sediment to leave site.

N/A 0 N/A Cease operations until sediment is controlled

N/A

Work Area Management

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

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

0 0

Suspend work until in compliance

Suspend work until in compliance

* Forests have the option to choose a pay reduction in lieu of rework. However, each Forest must establish a threshold where rework is required and define pay reductions for each defect.

834 ROADWAY DRAINAGE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

834.01 Service Required

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

834.02 Performance Standard

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.

When ordered by the Contracting Officer to work in a weed infested area the contractor will be required to prevent spreading the infestation into un-infested areas by cleaning vehicles and equipment. The contractor will use wash stations approved by the Contracting Officer.

834.03 Location of Work

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.

5. Do not operate in the weed infested areas marked on the ground unless ordered to do so by the Contracting Officer.

834.04

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 of lanes.

834.05 Payment

A. 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 and Recondition Culverts 24 inch Diameter and under Each 834(2) Clean and Recondition Culverts Over 24 inch through 48 inch Each

Diameter 834(3) Clean and Recondition Culverts Over 48 inch Diameter Each 834(4) Clean Ditches Mile 834(5) Clean Ditches and Drainage Structures Mile 834(6) Clean Drainage Structures Mile

834.06

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 2 per mile 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 2 per mile 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. 0 200 lf per mile Rework Rework if greater than X minor defects *

Debris on Road (ML 4-5) produced by Service Provider operations.

Any debris in traveled way N/A 0 N/A Rework N/A

Debris on Road (ML 3) produced by Service Provider operations.

Debris in traveled way that may impede traffic.

Debris in traveled way that may slow traffic. 0 0 Rework Rework*

Debris on Road (ML 2) produced by Service Provider operations.

Objects in traveled way that obstruct high clearance vehicles

Debris in traveled way that may impede high clearance vehicles

0 4 per mile Rework Rework if greater than 4 minor defects *

0 X per mile Rework Rework if greater than X minor defects *

0 X per mile Repair and Stabilize

Revegetate if greater than X 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

Work Area Management

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

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

0 0 Suspend work until in compliance

Suspend work until in compliance

Working outside project limits

Area contains invasive weeds N/A 0 N/A

Repair and treat affected areas as directed by the

N/A

12455020R0015 Attachment 4 Specifications

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Contracting Officer

* Forests have the option to choose a pay reduction in lieu of rework. However, each unit must establish a threshold where rework is required and define pay reductions for each defect.

841 VEGETATION TREATMENT

841.01 Service Required

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

841.02 Performance Standard

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

836.03 Location of Work

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

836.04 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 centerline of the road regardless of the number of lanes.

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

841.05 Payment

A. 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.

Pay Item Pay Unit

841(1) Establish Vegetation Acres 841(2) Establish Vegetation Mile 841(3) Establish Vegetation Lump Sum

Formatted: Centered

SPRING (April 2 to June 1) lbs/Acre __Partridge Pea (lbs) 5 __Brown Top Millet (lbs) 35 __Crimson Clover (lbs) 10 __Native mix (lbs--see comment) 5

SUMMER (June 1 to August 31) __Brown Top Millet (lbs) 35 __Buckwheat (lbs) 30

FALL / WINTER (Sept 1 - April 1) __Wheat (lbs) 40 __Oats (lbs) 40 __Grain Rye (lbs) 40 __Crimson Clover (lbs) 10 __Ladino Clover (lbs) 15 __Native mix (lbs--see comment) 5

ALL SEASONS

Fertilizer (17-17-17), (lbs) 300 Lime - powdered (lbs) 4000 Straw Mulch (bales) 60

Andrew Pickens District Seed Mixes

841.06

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 as measured by a 3' x 3' square

0 N/A Rework Rework any 3' x

3' area not meeting AQL

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 N/A

* Forests have the option to choose a pay reduction in lieu of rework. However, each Forest must establish a threshold where rework is required and define pay reductions for each defect.

842 ROADWAY VEGETATION MAINTENANCE

842.01 Service Required

Remove vegetation, including trees, on roadway surfaces and roadsides.

(Excludes major windfall from severe storm)

842.02 Performance Standard

Roadway vegetation maintenance is complete when the vegetation has been removed from the designated treatment area which interferes with traffic, obscures signs, impedes the flow of water or diverts water from drainage structures.

A. Maintenance Level 4 and 5 roads

Vegetation shall be removed to a maximum height of 6 inches above ground surfaces. Trees larger than 4 inches diameter breast height (dbh) are designated to remain.

B. Maintenance Level 3 roads

Vegetation shall be removed to a maximum height of 6 inches above ground surfaces. Trees larger than 4 inches dbh are designated to remain.

C. Maintenance Level 2 roads

Vegetation shall be removed to a maximum height of 12 inches above ground surfaces. Trees larger than 4 inches dbh are designated to remain.

D. All Roads

When ordered by the Contracting Officer to work in a weed infested area the contractor will be required to prevent spreading the infestation into un-infested areas by cleaning vehicles and equipment. The contractor will use wash stations approved by the Contracting Officer.

842.03 Location of Work

As specified on roads listed on individual task orders issued by the Contracting Officer.

A. Maintenance Level 4 and 5 roads

The treatment area will be SHOWN ON THE PLANS. If plans or supplemental specifications are not included, the treated area includes the road bed measured from center line to bottom of ditch / or defined road edge, plus an additional 6 feet on each side. If there is no defined road edge, or a ditch does not exist, the treated area is 15 feet from both sides of center line of the road. Provide a vertical clearance of 14 feet measured from the road surface elevation.

B. Maintenance Level 3 roads

The treatment area will be SHOWN ON THE PLANS. If plans or supplemental specifications are not included, the treated area includes the road bed measured from center line to bottom of ditch, or defined road edge, plus an additional X feet on each side. If there is no defined road edge, or a ditch does not exist, the treated area is X feet from both sides of center line of the road. Provide a vertical clearance of X feet measured from the road surface elevation.

C. Maintenance Level 2 roads

The treatment area will be SHOWN ON THE PLANS. If plans or supplemental specifications are not included, the treated area includes the road bed measured from center line to bottom of ditch, or defined road edge, plus an additional X feet on each side. If there is no defined road edge, or a ditch does not exist, the treated area is X feet from both sides of center line of the road. Provide a vertical clearance of X feet measured from the road surface elevation.

D. All roads

Locations of weed infested areas are marked on the ground. Do not operate in the weed infested areas unless ordered to do so by the Contracting Officer.

842.04 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 centerline of the road regardless of the number of lanes.

842.05

A. The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the Section 842 pay items listed in the schedule of items. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section.

842(1) Vegetation Maintenance Level 4&5 roads Mile 842(2) Vegetation Maintenance Level 3 roads Mile 842(3) Vegetation Maintenance Level 2 roads Mile

842.06

Defect Defect Major Minor Major Minor

Tree damage Damage to more than 30% of the tree bole

Damage to 30% or less of the tree bole X per unit X per unit Remove or Treat Treat

Horizontal Clearance More than 20% not cleared to limits

20% or less not cleared to limits 0 X per unit Rework Rework if greater than X minor defects *

Vertical Clearance More than 20% not cleared to limits

20% or less not cleared to limits 0 X per unit Rework Rework if greater than X minor defects *

Height above ground surface

More than 20% not cleared to limits

20% or less not cleared to limits 0 X per unit Rework Rework if greater than X minor defects *

Drainage Impeded flow or water diverted out of drainage structures.

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

0 X per unit Rework Rework if greater than X minor defects *

Oversized Material (Level 4&5)

Material greater than 3" diameter remaining on the road surface

Material 1” – 3” in diameter remaining on the road surface 0 0 Rework Rework

Material greater than 3" diameter and 36" in length remaining on the roadway drainages or has the potential to move into drainages.

Material 1” - 3" in diameter and greater 36" in length remaining on the roadway slopes and drainages or has the potential to move into drainages.

X per unit X per unit Rework if greater than X minor defects

Rework if greater than X minor defects *

Oversized Material (Level 3)

Material greater than 3" diameter and 12" in length remaining on the road surface

Material 1” - 3" in diameter and 36" in length remaining on the road surface

0 X per unit Rework Rework if greater than X minor defects *

Material greater than 3" diameter and 36" in length remaining on the roadway drainages or has the potential to move into drainages.

Material 1” - 3" in diameter and greater 36" in length remaining on the roadway slopes and drainages or has the potential to move into drainages.

X per unit X per unit Rework if greater than X minor defects

Rework if greater than X minor defects *

Defect Defect Major Minor Major Minor

Oversized Material (Level 2)

Concentrations of material greater than 6" diameter and 3 feet in length remaining on the road surface

Material less than 6" diameter and 3 feet in length remaining on the road surface

0 X per unit Rework Rework if greater than X minor defects *

Unstable concentrations of material less than 6" diameter and 3 feet in length remaining on the roadway slopes.

N/A 0 X per unit Rework N/A

Material greater than 3" diameter and 36" in length remaining on the roadway drainages or has the potential to move into drainages.

Material 1” - 3" in diameter and greater 36" in length remaining on the roadway slopes and drainages or has the potential to move into drainages. .

0 X per unit Rework Rework if greater than X minor defects *

Concentrations (Level 3-5)

Any concentrations that affect sight distance

N/A 0 0 Rework N/A

Work Area Management

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

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

0 0 Suspend work until in compliance

Suspend work until in compliance

Working outside of project limits

Area contains invasive weeds N/A 0 N/A

Repair and treat affected areas as directed by the

Contracting Officer

N/A

* Forests have the option to choose a pay reduction in lieu of rework. However, each Forest must establish a threshold where rework is required and

861 MAINTENANCE of CATTLEGUARDS, TRAFFIC GATES and BARRIERS, GUARDRAILS, and RETAINING WALLS (8/07)

861.01

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

861.02 Performance Standard

A. Cattleguard maintenance is complete when: it is free of structural defects, the deck provides a smooth, stable, compact transition to the adjacent road surface, and presents no traffic or livestock hazards; the wings are functional and secured to the deck and post; debris and other materials have been removed from the vault area to the full depth of the foundation over the entire width; and designated signs are in compliance with MUTCD and EM 7100-15 Standards for Forest Service Signs and Posters.

B. 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.

C. Guardrail maintenance is complete when it is free of structural defects, and all posts and rails are stable, secure, aligned, and in compliance with State Standards and “AASHTO Roadside Design Guide”.

D. Guardrail barrier maintenance is complete when it is free of structural defects, all posts and rails are stable, secure and aligned, and all designated signs are in compliance with MUTCD and EM 7100-15 Standards for Forest Service Signs and Posters.

E. Jersey barrier maintenance is complete when it is stable, aligned and all designated signs are in compliance with MUTCD and EM 7100-15 Standards for Forest Service Signs and Posters.

F. Rock and earth barrier maintenance is complete when it is stable, aligned and at the dimensions SHOWN ON THE PLANS, and all designated signs are in compliance with MUTCD and EM 7100-15 Standards for Forest Service Signs and Posters.

G. Retaining wall maintenance is complete when the wall is stable, aligned and repaired to the original lines and grades, and the materials used are equal to or exceed the original wall material.

H. 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

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

861.04

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.

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

861.05

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 one-lane cattleguard Each 861(2) Maintain two-lane cattleguard Each 861(3) Maintain cattleguards Lump Sum 861(4) Maintain traffic gate Each 861(5) Maintain traffic gate Lump Sum 861(6) Maintain guardrail Linear Foot 861(7) Maintain guardrail Lump Sum

861(8) Steel structure component and fastener replacement Lump Sum 861(9) Maintain guardrail barrier Each 861(10) Maintain jersey barrier Each 861(11) Maintain rock/earth barrier Each 861(12) Maintain retaining wall Lump sum 861(13) Remove gate Each 861(14) Remove guardrail barrier Each 861(15) Remove jersey barrier Each 861(16) Remove rock/earth barrier Each

861.06

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, 25% or less of surface

0 X% per unit Paint or Coat Repair if greater than X minor defects *

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 X per unit Repair or replace Repair if greater than

X minor defects *

Vaults/drainage

Greater than 50% of the vault is full or drainage is impeded.

50% or less of the vault is full and drainage is not impeded. 0 X per unit Clean Repair if greater than

X minor defects *

Signs/Markers

Missing, non-functional or non-readable

Bent or damaged, but still functional and readable 0 X per unit Repair or replace

Repair or replace if greater than X minor defects *

Debris produced by Service Provider operations.

Debris left on road or placed in drainage structures.

N/A 0 N/A Remove from road or drainage N/A

Removed materials or pieces left on National Forest

Unserviceable posts, rails, or other materials left on National Forest N/A 0 N/A Remove from

National Forest N/A

Defect Defect Major Minor Major Minor

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 N/A

Work Area Management

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

N/A

0 0 Suspend work until in compliance N/A

* Forests have the option to choose a pay reduction in lieu of rework. However, each Forest must establish a threshold where rework is required and

872 SIGN MAINTENANCE

872.01

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

872.02 Performance Standard

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. Both EM 7100-15 and 6E62H99 are available at http://www.fs.fed.us/database/acad/om/.

872.03

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

872.04

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

http://www.fs.fed.us/database/acad/om/

872.05

A. 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

872(1) Clean Sign Face Each 872(2) Recondition Sign Face Each 872(3) Install or Replace Single Post and Sign Each 872(4) Install or Replace Double Post and Sign Each 872(5) Install or Replace Sign Each 872(6) Remove Sign Each 872(7) Remount Sign Each 872(8) Apply New Sign Face Each 872(9) Maintain Marker Each 872(10) Replace Marker Each 872 (11) Sign, Marker Maintenance Mile

872.06

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

Work Area Management

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

N/A 0 0 N/A Suspend work until in compliance

* Forests have the option to choose a pay reduction in lieu of rework. However, each Forest must establish a threshold where rework is required and

881 MOBILIZATION / EQUIPMENT MOVING

881.01

A. Mobilization of personnel, equipment, and material to the project site.

B. Moving of equipment outside the established work schedule as ordered.

881.02 Performance Standards

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

B. Moving is complete, when the contractor has moved from the present work site to the ordered work site and returned to the previous location.

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

881.03 Location of Work:

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

881.04 Measurement:

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.

881.05

A. 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.

Mobilization is complete when all equipment, personnel, and materials are moved to the project site and work has been started. Payment will be full

881(1) Mobilization Lump Sum 881(2) Mobilization Each 881(3) Equipment Moving Miles

881.06

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 X N/A

Reduce unit cost by X for X 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.

* Forests have the option to choose a pay reduction in lieu of rework. However, each Forest must establish a threshold where rework is required and