J3 Description_Specifications_WorkStatement_FS Special Project Specs.pdf

SECTION I-DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

The specification document indicated below is hereby made a part of this contract:

[X] Forest Service Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges, EM-7720-100 August 1996

[ ] Forest service specifications for Construction of Bridges & Other Major Drainage Structures, EM-7700-100B, April 1985

Applicable portions and Special Project Specifications are listed on the Specification List and include any standard specifications referenced therein.

09-SPS-101

SO Approved (02/99) Monongahela N.F.

SPECIAL PROJECT SPECIFICATION

Section 101 - Abbreviations

101.01 Replace entire first paragraph with the following:

Organizations and Standards Whenever in these specifications or in other contract documents, the following terms (or pronouns in place of them) are used, the intent and meaning shall be interpreted as follows. Reference to a specific standard, test, testing method or specification shall mean the latest published edition, amendment, interim or tentative issue which is in effect at the solicitation issue date for Public Works contracts.

09-SPS-106

Section 106- Measurement & Payment

106.03 (a) Replace Cubic Meter in Place (m3) with Cubic Yard in Place (yd3)

Units of Measurement (d) Replace Hectare (ha)10,000 m2 and 50m 2 with Acre (ac) 43,560 ft 2 and 500 yd2.

(g) Replace Kilometer (km) with Mile (mi.)

(j) Replace Meter (m) with foot (ft)

(k) Replace Station 1000 m with 100 linear feet

(l) Replace Square Meter (m2) with Square Yard (yd2)

(n) Replace Ton (t) with Ton (T)

09-SPS-201

Section 201(10) - Clearing & Grubbing, Decking

CONSTRUCTION

201.10 Fifth paragraph: add the following:

Decking Specs

(a) All merchantable size wood will be skidded to the north to a large opening as directed by the COR. Decks shall be separated by pulpwood and saw timber sized logs.

There will be two sites to store logs, one to the north and one to the south within opening and exact locations shall be identified by the COR.

(b) Decks will not exceed 30 feet in height. Saw timber sized logs shall not have to be separated by species.

No wood shall be stored at intersection of FR 1560 and FR 765.

(c) See Diagram below for minimum Specifications

Minimum Specifications

Merchantable Tree Piece Required to be Removed

Product

Diameter Breast High (d.b.h.)

Number of Minimum Pieces per Tree

Length (feet)

Diameter Inside Bark at Small End

Net Scale in % of Gross Scale

(inches) (inches) Sawtimber 11 1 8 9.6 50

Pulpwood 6 1 8 4 50

201.07 Under Pay Item 201(01) replace Hectare with

Basis Acre

Under Pay Item 201(02) replace Kilometer with Mile.

09-SPS-201

Section 201 - Clearing & Grubbing

CONSTRUCTION

201.02 Fifth paragraph: add the following:

Clearing and Grubbing

Trees and tops shall be completely felled and not left leaning or hanging in standing trees.

201.07 Under Pay Item 201(01) replace Hectare with

Basis Acre

Under Pay Item 201(02) replace Kilometer with Mile.

09-SPS-203

Section 203 - Excavation & Embankment

CONSTRUCTION

203.06 Paragraph (d) Excavation of Unsuitable Material; delete Utilization of first sentence and substitute the following:

Excavated Material

Unsuitable material shall be excavated and disposed of as directed by the Engineer unless otherwise SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS.

203.20 Under Pay Item 203(01) – Replace Cubic Meter with Cubic Yard Basis Under Pay Item 203(16) – Replace Meter with Feet

9-SPS-204

SO Approved (03/12)

Section 204 - Soil Erosion & Water Pollution Control

DESCRIPTION

204.01 Add the following:

Work

Temporary seeding and fertilizing.

MATERIALS

204.02 Add the following:

Requirements

Minimum percent germination for the seeds shown below shall be 85 percent.

204.03 Add the following:

Performance

Disturbed areas cannot be left undisturbed for more than 7 days without temporary seeding. If permanent seeding & mulching, Section 625, can be accomplished in this same time frame, the temporary seeding will be eliminated.

Temporary Seed: Seed mix shall be Annual Rye Grass shall be applied at rate of 50 lb. per acre, respectively. No fertilizer or lime shall be applied.

204.20 Under Pay Item 204(01)- Replace Hectare with (ac).

Basis Under Pay Item 204(07)- Replace Meter with (ft).

09-SPS-251

SO Approved (06/2008)

Section 251- Riprap

251.10 Under Pay Item 251(03)A- Replace Square Meter with Square Yard.

Basis Under Pay Item 251(03)B- Replace Square Meter with Square Yard.

Under Pay Item 251(12)- Replace Square Meter with Square Yard.

09-SPS-304

Section 304 - Aggregate Base or Surface Course

304.08 Add the following:

Preparation of Roadbed No base course shall be placed when the subgrade is frozen or can be rutted more than 2 inch by construction equipment. The roadway shall be completed at least 500 feet ahead of base course placement.

If the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS indicates more than one gradation, the Engineer will designate specific gradations(s) for each location

SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS.

304.11 Delete both paragraphs and substitute the following:

Stockpiling

Stockpiling of aggregate base will not be allowed.

304.14 Under Pay Item 304(11)A – Replace Ton (t) with Ton (T) Basis Under Pay Item 304(11)B – Replace Ton (t) with Ton (T)

09-SPS-306

Section 306 - Reconditioning Existing Road

DESCRIPTION

306.02 Delete second paragraph and substitute the following.

Construction Scarifying the roadbed will be necessary only where the surface of the roadbed exhibits potholes, rutting, corduroy, or similar irregularities creating an uneven riding surface. This work shall be performed prior to performing any other work under Item 306.

Delete entire third paragraph.

306.08 Under Pay Item 306(01)- Replace Kilometer with Mile

09-SPS-603

SO Approved (08/04)

Section 603B – Plastic Pipe

603B.06 Second paragraph under Method B, Add the following:

Backfilling Placing or replacing culverts in existing road will require that compaction of the pipe backfill be continued over the culvert to the subgrade elevation of the road.

ALLOWABLE SUBSTITUTE FOR 18 inch Plastic Pipe.

Materials Substitute pipe shall be new steel pipe, normally used in gas transmission lines, that meets minimum requirements of ASTM A 53 for high pressure pipe and minimum wall thickness of 0.25 inch. If splicing is required, the splices shall be such that they will not leak nor pull apart.

Construction Except for those locations not deemed suitable by the Engineer, due to steep pipe gradients, high fill depths, etc., substitute pipe may be used. Substitute pipe shall be installed on a uniform gradient on suitable material. Suitable backfill material may be used over the pipe. Backfill material shall be compacted according to specification 603.08 Method A. Finished backfill shall be compacted by operating dozer or other heavy equipment over same area until a stable roadbed is achieved.

09-SPS-625

SO Approved (05/12) Monongahela N.F.

SPECIAL PROJECT SPECIFICATION

Section 625 - Seeding

MATERIALS

625.02 Requirements

CONSTRUCTION

625.03 Seeding Seasons

625.04 Soil Preparation

625.05 Application Methods for Seed

Add the following:

Minimum percent germination for the seeds shown below shall be 85 percent.

Add the following:

Seeding seasons are from April 1 to June 15 and from August 15 to October 15.

Add the following:

No agriculture limestone or Fertilizer shall be applied.

Delete the first paragraph of this section and insert the following:

To control erosion, apply permanent seed to disturbed soil and slopes within 21 days of disturbance. Apply seed as specified in these SPECIAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS. All areas, in which work is complete, shall receive permanent seeding prior to the end of the seeding season in which the work was completed, not to exceed 21 days.

09-SPS-625

SO Approved (05/12) Monongahela N.F.

625.05 Application Methods for Seed

Dry Method. Add the following:

Seed mixture and application rates are as follows:

Species Application Rate % of Mixture

50 pounds/acre 100 Annual rye grass Total 50 pounds/acre 100

625.06 Add the following:

Application of Mulch No Fertilizer, lime, straw, and hay shall be used

625.10 Under Pay Item 625(02)- Replace Hectare (ha) with Acre (ac).

09-SPS-633

SO Approved (06/02)

Section 633- Signs

Payment

633.09 Basis Under Pay Item 633(02)- Replace Meter with Feet.