McKinleyGrove_RecTrailProject_Specifications_042221_FINAL.pdf

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MCKINLEY GROVE RECREATION TRAIL MAINTENANCE AND

INTERPRETIVE CENTER REHABILITATION PROJECT

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1010 SUMMARY OF WORK

FIELD ENGINEERING

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

SHOP DRAWINGS AND SUBMITTALS

SCHEDULES AND REPORTS

QUALITY CONTROL AND QUANTITY MEASUREMENT

MOBILIZATION

1507 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND UTILITIES

BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMPS)

MATERIAL SOURCES

PRODUCT HANDLING

CONTRACT CLOSEOUT AND CLEANUP

CLEARING AND DEMOLITION

EARTHWORK

HARDENED AGGREGATE SURFACE AND AGGREGATE BASE

ROCK RIPRAP

ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENT

TRAFFIC MARKING

ROCK LINED DITCH

PICNIC SITES

OUTDOOR RECREATION ACCESS ROUTES (ORARS)

PICNIC TABLE

SIGNS

PAINT

CONCRETE FORMWORK

CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT

PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE

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1010 SUMMARY OF WORK

SCOPE

The requirements of these Technical Specifications cover the McKinley Grove Recre-ation Trail Maintenance and Interpretive Center Rehabilitation Project. The Forest Ser-vice shall furnish the interpretive signs and frames and inform the contractor of the parameter of the slash cleanup and the burn pile locations.

This project consists of the contractor furnishing all labor, equipment, materials, and incidentals necessary to:

• install best management practices such as fiber rolls, wattles, erosion control products, etc.;

• conduct removal and disposal of existing facilities such as signs, asphalt surface trail, and board edge along the asphalt surface trail;

• conduct slash cleanup around the interpretive trail and within the grove and picnic site and deliver the slash to burn piles on the forest for burning;

• construct a new asphalt surface trail, asphalt access aisles at accessible parking stalls, and asphalt aprons at interpretive signs including procurement and instal-lation of aggregate base;

• paint traffic markings and striping;

• install a rocklined ditch to repair an eroded asphalt edge at the picnic site park-ing lot;

• construct picnic sites and hardened aggregate surface outdoor recreation access routes (ORARS) including procurement and installation of aggregate base and surface courses;

• install picnic tables, entrance signs, bulletin boards, stop signs, do-not-enter signs, accessibility signs, and interpretive signs;

• and implement all other aspects shown on the plans.

STORAGE AREAS

The project is within a high use recreation area. The Contractor will be required to restore these areas to their original conditions as outlined in Section 01700. Material storage and maintenance of equipment will be confined to the marshalling areas. Mar-shalling areas will be identified by the Forest Service. When not in use, equipment shall be stored in a marshalling area.

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TRAFFIC

1. Traffic Control: The Contractor shall keep the project area open and passable for all administrative and emergency traffic at all times.

Any warning devices and/or barricades used on the project shall be maintained in the construction area at all times, and shall be in compliance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

2. Traffic Safety: Safety precautions shall be in accordance with the latest edition of the State of California Construction Safety Regulations.

3. Hauling Restrictions: The Contractor shall comply with all legal load re-strictions in the hauling of materials on public roads within and outside of the limits of the project. Federal, State or local permits will not relieve the Con-tractor of liability for damage which may result from the moving of equipment.

4. Equipment Cleaning: All off-road equipment shall be free of noxious weeds, free of soil, seeds, vegetative matter, or other debris that could contain or hold seeds. Contractor shall certify in writing that all off-road equipment is free of noxious weeds prior to commencing operations on the project site. Contractor shall employ whatever cleaning methods necessary to ensure that all off-road equipment is free of noxious weeds. Equipment shall be considered free of soil, seeds and other such debris when a visual inspection does not disclose such material. Disassembly of equipment components or specialized inspection tools are not required. Contractor shall at least, 5 working days prior to moving each piece of equipment onto the project site, identify the location of the equip-ment’s’ most recent operation.

5. Traffic Speed: This project is located within a heavily used recreation area in which the roads are winding with limited site distances. The speed limit within the Campground is 5 mph. These speed limits shall be strictly adhered to by the Contractor under this contract.

CLOSURES

The project area will be CLOSED to public use, including picnicking during the ap-proved Contract Time. This will not prevent recreational uses by persons, such as hik-ing, walking, etc. which may occur during the duration of the contract time. It is the contractors’ responsibility to ensure the safety of the public on the jobsite at all times.

MAINTAINING UTILITY SERVICE

1. Electrical: Contractor shall notify the Forest Service 24 hours in advance of any utility service interruption.

2. Water: Contractor shall notify the Forest Service 24 hours in advance of any utility service interruption.

3. Identifying the location of all existing underground utilities shall be the re-sponsibility of the Contractor. Any damage to existing utilities that occur shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

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ENCROACHMENT PERMIT

Any additional permits which may be required from utility companies shall be the re-sponsibility of the Contractor (refer to FAR 52.236-7).

PROTECTION OF LAKES AND STREAMS

All lakes and streams in the Project Area shall be protected by the Contractor in ac-cordance with requirements of the California Department of Fish and Game and the California Water Quality Control Board. All water encountered during the construction of this Project shall be discharged in conformance to these requirements (refer to

AGAR 452.236-74).

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

No separate measurement or payment will be made for the work of this Section, all costs associated with the work, materials and full compliance of this section shall be included in other bid items and no separate payment shall be made therefore.

END OF SECTION 1010

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FIELD ENGINEERING

GENERAL

SCOPE

This work shall consist of field engineering and survey work required in execution of the project. The work includes furnishing all labor, equipment, instruments, materials, transportation, and other incidentals necessary to complete the construction layout and staking in accordance with these specifications and acceptable engineering practice.

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Measurement and/or payment will be made for the work described in this Section, as shown on the schedule of items under the titles:

• CONSTRUCTION STAKING

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Work shall be accomplished under the direction of a registered land surveyor. The sur-veyor shall be familiar with construction layout and staking. Periodic visits to the pro-ject site are required.

PRODUCTS

STAKES

• Hubs: minimum 1” x 1” x 12”

• Lath: 3/8” x 1 1/2” x 48,” for identification and sight stakes.

SURVEY NOTEPAPER AND BOOKS

Paper for survey notes shall be moisture-resistant paper. Notes shall be contained in books with covers that will protect the contents and retain the pages in numerical se-quence during field use.

EXECUTION

SITE IMPROVEMENT LAYOUT

Establish the site improvement layout from dimensions and benchmarks as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to maintain and preserve all stakes and other marks until necessary or authorized to remove them.

REFERENCE STAKING

A minimum of two reference hubs shall be set to “tie out” existing monuments (bound-ary corners, etc.), if required and important horizontal control points established during construction. Points that may be disturbed by construction activities shall be referenced well outside the area that will be disturbed. Record all reference stake locations in the field engineering log in such a manner that original points can be readily reestablished.

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SURVEY PRECISION

Survey work performed under this specification shall establish line and grade within the tolerance below:

ITEM TOLERANCE

Roadbed and Parking Width (ft.) +/- 0.20 Subgrade Elevation (ft.) +/- 0.10 Paving Elevation (ft.) +/- 0.02 Centerline and Offset Alignments (ft.) + 0.20 Excavation and Embankment Slopes (% slope) +/- 3% Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, & Structure Elevation (ft.) +/- 0.02

Utilities (except gravity drainline) Elevation (ft.) +/- 0.10 Horizontal (ft.) +/- 0.50

Gravity Drainline Elevation (ft.) +/- 0.02 Horizontal (ft.) +/- 0.02

Maximum tolerances for structures (curbs, sidewalks and buildings) refer only to loca-tion. Structure will be constructed to dimensions AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS or scaled from the drawings if no dimensions are given.

SURVEY NOTES

Survey note formats shall conform to standard practice.

Manually recorded survey notes shall be printed and shall be legible. Errors shall be deleted by lining out. Date, crew names, positions, instrumentation, and weather shall be recorded in the notes at the beginning of each day’s work. The party chief shall sign or initial each page of the notes immediately after the last entry for each day’s work.

Electronically recorded survey notes shall be consecutively numbered and headed to identify the contents. The notes shall be supported and accompanied by a bound Day Book that records the project name and for each day date, crew names and positions, instrumentation, weather, type of survey, stationing of sections between which survey was performed, and survey data or that cannot be electronically recorded. The party chief shall sign or initial each page of electronically recorded notes, and the final page of bound notes immediately after the last entry for each day’s work. Copies of elec-tronic notes shall be submitted in hard copy (printed) format.

CONSTRUCTION STAKING

General Picnic sites, asphalt trail, asphalt access aisles, asphalt aprons, access routes (ORARS), finished grades, interpretive signs, landscape features, appurtenances, and buildings shall be accurately aligned with elevation control as necessary.

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Marking Stakes All stakes shall be legibly marked in the abbreviated format of standard practice with a stake pencil that leaves an imprint or with waterproof ink.

Spacing Stake all corners of picnic sites. For roadways, space edge of pavement stakes longitu-dinally every 50 feet along tangents and every 25 feet along curves. For asphalt trail and other paving areas, stake all angle points and edge of pavement limits as specified for roadways above or as specified by the Forest Service. ORARS centerlines shall be staked at spacing as specified for roadways above or as specified by the Forest Service.

Staking Structures, Bridges and Slabs Structures shall be staked on two sides with two permanent offsets each way perpen-dicular to the structure corner and two permanent offsets in line with the sides of the enclosing two sides of the structure.

Staking Culverts Slope stakes and slope reference stakes shall be set at all culvert locations. A culvert reference stake shall be set on the centerline of the culvert 10 feet from each end. Rec-ord the vertical and horizontal distance from the reference stake to the culvert invert at both ends.

Stake Approval Construction work shall not begin until the stakes, marks, and controls established by the Contractor have been approved in writing by the Forest Service.

Approval of the construction staking will not relieve the contractor of the responsibility for maintaining the survey work and for correcting errors, whether the errors are dis-covered during the actual survey work or in subsequent phases of the project.

Stake Maintenance Stakes found to be erroneously set or destroyed by the contractor’s operation shall be reset to the same precision as the original stakes.

END OF SECTION 1050

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REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

SCOPE

This Section describes the Regulatory Requirements and the Codes and Standards that apply to the work in this contract.

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. All laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations shall apply and be implemented into this contract.

B. The following codes and standards shall apply to the work in this contract.

Where no date is specified, the applicable edition shall be the one in effect on the date of solicitation.

1. American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM).

2. American Water Works Association Standards.

3. Forest Service Handbook 6709.11 Health and Safety Code Hand-book.

4. International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.

5. International Code Council (ICC).

6. Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

7. Manufacturer’s Instructions.

8. National Electrical Code (NEC).

9. National Sanitation Foundation.

10. State of California Construction Safety Orders.

11. Underwriters Laboratory.

12. California Building Code, (CBC), latest edition.

13. California Building Code Standards.

14. Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC).

15. Uniform Fire Code (UFC).

16. Uniform Fire Code Standards.

17. Underwriters’ Laboratories (UL).

18. Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (ADAAG).

CODES AND STANDARDS

Standards and practices set forth by the references mentioned elsewhere in these specifica-tions shall be adhered to unless otherwise noted.

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DUTIES OF THE CONTRACTOR

A. Responsibilities. It is the duty of the Contractor to perform all work in ac-cordance with the approved plans, specifications and regulations required for completion, during the term of this contract.

B. Performance of the work: The Contractor shall study carefully the approved plans and specifications and shall plan his schedule of operations well ahead of time. If at any time it is discovered the work is being done which is not in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, the Contractor shall correct the work immediately.

All inconsistencies or items which appear to be in error in the Specifications shall be promptly called to the attention of the Forest Service. Local condi-tions which may affect the construction operations shall likewise be brought to the attention of the Forest Service at once. In no case, however, shall the instruction of the Forest Service be construed to cause work to be done which is not in conformity with the approved plans, specifications and change orders.

The Contractor shall not carry on work except with the knowledge of the Forest Service.

Where so indicated or in lieu of drawing or specification requirements, materials shall be used and installed in the best quality manner and method recommended by the man-ufacturer. Such recommendation shall be submitted in writing by the Contractor. Sub-stitution of materials shall be considered a Contract Change and will be subject for approval by the Forest Service prior to use or fabrication.

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

No separate measurement or payment will be made for the work of this Section, all costs associated with the work, materials and full compliance of this section shall be included in other bid items and no separate payment shall be made therefore.

PRODUCTS

PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS

All products and materials incorporated into this contract shall meet the standards and requirements of the codes and standards as referenced in Part 1 – General of this Sec-tion, and elsewhere herein unless otherwise SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS, the more stringent requirements shall take precedence within the codes and standards that govern this Contract.

All materials, unless specified otherwise, shall be handled, stored, installed, and main-tained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations.

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EXECUTION

WORK REQUIREMENTS

All work in the contract shall meet the standards and requirements of the codes and standards referenced in Part 1 - General of this Section and elsewhere herein, unless otherwise SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS or in the specifications. When more strin-gent requirements are called out in these specifications or shown on the drawings, the more stringent requirements shall take precedence over the codes and standards. All work shall be performed in a workman-like manner according to the best practices of the trade and the best standards of the industry.

END OF SECTION 1060

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SHOP DRAWINGS AND SUBMITTALS

SCOPE

A. Perform all work necessary and required for the construction of the project as indi-cated. Such work includes but is not limited to the following:

1. Shop Drawings

2. Samples

3. Catalog Data

4. Operation and Maintenance Manuals

5. Certificates and Warranties

SUBMITTALS

Submittals shall include all pertinent data required to understand the quality of compo-nents, dimensional relationships, integration with other materials, assembly techniques, structural aspects, color, finish, texture, and other such characteristics as may be nec-essary to fully describe the item and its intended use.

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

No separate measurement or payment will be made for the work of this Section, all costs associated with the work, materials and full compliance of this section shall be included in other bid items and no separate payment shall be made therefore.

EXECUTION

SUBMITTALS

Submittals and shop drawings shall be submitted in a timely fashion to allow ten (10) working days for review by the Forest Service. No work shall begin until shops draw-ings and submittals are approved. TWO (2) copies of all submittals shall be submitted to the Forest Service. Contractor has the option to submit electronically.

SHOP DRAWINGS

A. Original Submittal: TWO (2) legible copies of all shop drawings shall be submitted for approval as required under 1300.2.1 above prior to fabrica-tion, installation or order placement to allow for checking and coordination.

If approved, the submittal summary and only ONE (1) copy of the shop drawings will be returned to the contractor.

B. Resubmittal: When a resubmittal is required, the submittal summary and only ONE (1) copy of the shop drawings indicating so will be returned to the Contractor. After revision of the original, TWO (2) copies shall be re-submitted for approval. Contractor has the option to submit electronically.

C. Approval: Once approved, the submittal summary and only ONE (1) copy of the shop drawings will be returned to the contractor. Variation from the approved documents shall be likewise submitted and approved before being

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SAMPLES

A. Original Submittal: Two samples of each item for which samples are re-quired, unless otherwise specified, shall be furnished for approval. Ap-proval shall be obtained prior to delivery of the material to the project site.

These samples shall be representative of the actual material proposed for use in the project and of sufficient size to demonstrate design, color, texture and finish as they will appear in the completed installation.

B. Resubmittals: All rejected samples will be returned upon request and any or all resubmittals required shall consist of two new samples.

C. Approval: Upon approval, one sample so noted will be returned and the re-mainder will be retained by the Forest Service until completion of the work.

When requested, all approved samples will be returned for installation providing identity is maintained in an approved manner until final ac-ceptance of the project.

CATALOG DATA

A. Submittals: TWO legible copies of catalog data are required for the original submittal and each resubmittal. Catalog data shall be submitted along with shop drawings. Contractor has the option to submit electronically. Only ONE (1) copy of the shop drawings will be returned to the contractor.

B. Data: Each submittal shall have all pertinent data contained therein that is applicable to the item submitted for approval.

IDENTIFICATION

A. Catalog Data: Each separate catalog brochure or page submitted shall have the identification shown. Catalog of brochures submitted containing multi-ple items for approval need have only cover identification. In such cases the identification shall include page and catalog item numbers.

B. In the event one or more of the multiple items are not approved in any sub-mittal, the additional copies required will not be requested until all items are approved.

TIMING

A. The Contractor shall provide submittals far enough in advance of the sched-uled dates of installation to provide time for reviews, securing necessary approvals, for possible revisions and resubmittals and for placing orders and securing delivery.

B. No portion of the work requiring an approved submittal shall be started nor shall any material be fabricated or installed prior to the approval of such item.

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END OF SECTION 1300

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SCHEDULES AND REPORTS

SCOPE

This Section includes the requirements for the submittal of the Contractor’s proposed work schedule for the project.

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

No separate measurement or payment will be made for the work of this Section, all costs associated with the work, materials and full compliance of this section shall be included in other bid items and no separate payment shall be made therefore.

EXECUTION

WORK SCHEDULE

Within fifteen (15) working days of the issuance of the Notice to Proceed, the Contrac-tor shall submit to the Forest Service for approval a proposed work schedule for the project. It shall be the contractor’s responsibility to follow this schedule as closely as possible. Under no circumstance shall the contractor’s completion of construction of the project go any later than September 30th, 2021. This construction end date shall not be extended under any circumstance, whether delays are caused by the contractor, For-est Service, weather, or any other manmade or natural occurrence.

Such schedule shall be in the form of a critical path network or other approved format and shall include the timing for each major phase of the work. The Contractor shall update such approved schedule as necessary when significant changes occur during the progress of the work.

Include in the critical path schedule time for submissions and approval of substitutions as well as tests and inspections.

END OF SECTION 1315

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QUALITY CONTROL AND QUANTITY MEASUREMENT

DESCRIPTION

This work shall consist of providing certification that the quality and quantity of con-struction conforms to the drawings, specifications, and requirements of the contract.

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Measurement and/or payment will be made for the work described in this Section, as shown on the schedule of items under the titles:

• QUALITY CONTROL AND QUANTITY MEASUREMENT

EXECUTION

CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

Offsite Produced Materials

The Contractor shall furnish certificates executed by the manufacturer, supplier, or ven-dor, stipulating that all offsite produced materials incorporated into the work meet the applicable requirements shown on the drawings or stated in these specifications. Each certificate shall apply to a single commodity or invoice. Incidental purchases needed to remedy minor shortages of material shall be certified by the Contractor.

Sampling, Testing and Inspection The Contractor shall provide and maintain appropriate measuring and testing devices, equipment, and supplies to accomplish the required measurement, testing and inspec-tion in a timely manner. Tests, measurements, and certifications shall be made as re-quired by the drawings and specifications. The Contractor shall take samples and per-form inspections and tests necessary to achieve the quality of construction required by the contract. Sampling and testing frequency for specific items shall be as shown on the drawings or in these specifications, or as noted below:

1. Cast-In-Place Concrete: Contractor shall test for compressive strength, air content, and slump, and as required to meet specifications of Section 0.3300.

2. Excavation and Embankment (including trenching operations): Contractor shall test for moisture density, and in place density and compaction, and as required to meet the specifications of Section 0.2200.

3. Asphalt Concrete: Contractor shall test for aggregate gradation, compaction, thick-ness and temperature, and as required to meet the specifications of Section 0.2513.

4. Aggregate Base: Contractor shall test for field density, and as required to meet the specifications of Sections 0.2340 and 0.2513.

Records

1. Record Drawings: The Contractor shall maintain TWO (2) sets of the contract drawings depicting as-built conditions resulting from Forest Service-authorized

Specifications D-15 McKinleyGrove_RecTrailProject_Specifications_042221_FINA changes. The drawings shall be maintained in a current condition. GREEN pencil shall be used to indicate deletions; RED to show addition and changes. TWO (2) complete sets of “as-Built” drawings, fully marked-up, shall be submitted to the Forest Service within one week after acceptance of the Work, or retention payment may be withheld.

END OF SECTION 1442

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MOBILIZATION

DESCRIPTION

This work shall consist of obtaining all bonds, insurance and permits, preparatory work and operations necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and in-cidentals to the project site, and for all other work and operations that must be per-formed or that cause costs to be incurred prior to beginning work on the various items on the project site including temporary facilities and utilities.

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Measurement and/or payment will be made for the work described in this Section, as shown on the schedule of items under the titles:

• MOBILIZATION

END OF SECTION 1505

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1507 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND UTILITIES

1507.1 GENERAL

1507.1.1 SCOPE

A. The work of this Section includes providing all temporary facilities and con-trols needed for the project. The Contractor shall furnish all equipment, la-bor, materials and incidentals necessary to hook-up, install and maintain the facilities. Such facilities include but are not limited to:

1. Sanitary facilities.

2. Directional signs, safety signs and barricades.

3. Temporary utilities such as power, water, electricity, and telephone service.

1507.1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1. OSHA Compliance: Comply with Occupational Health and Safety Require-ments for Construction (29 CFR 1926).

2. Hazardous Materials Compliance: For hazardous materials regulated by OSHA see 29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart Z.

1507.2 PRODUCTS

1507.2.1 WATERING EQUIPMENT

Watering equipment, including piping, shall be watertight. Tanks shall be of known capacity. Equipment used for dust control and finishing operations of subgrade and surfaces shall provide uniform and controlled application of water from the driver’s position at all times.

1507.2.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

No separate measurement or payment will be made for the work of this Section, all costs associated with the work, materials and full compliance of this section shall be included in other bid items and no separate payment shall be made therefore.

1507.3 EXECUTION

1507.3.1 SANITARY FACILITIES

A. The Contractor shall provide temporary sanitary facilities for all workers and maintain the facilities in a clean and sanitary state. Contractor furnished facilities shall be available for Forest Service personnel use.

B. At no time shall the Contractor use any of the existing sanitary facilities within, or adjacent to the project site.

1507.3.2 REMOVAL

The Contractor shall remove temporary facilities and controls as progress of the work will permit or as directed by the Forest Service.

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1507.3.3 FENCES

Temporary fences will be permitted for securing materials, equipment, vehicles, tools, for protection of work, and protection for the public.

1507.3.4 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

Operations and storage areas shall be restricted to the project site, AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS or as directed by the Forest Service.

1507.3.5 COSTS

A. All fees and costs for the hook-up, installation, use, maintenance and re-moval of temporary facilities and controls shall be paid by the Contractor and no separate payment will be allowed therefore.

END OF SECTION 1507

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BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMPS)

SCOPE

The work of this Sections includes all Best Management Practices (BMPS) activities to be implemented during the construction of this rehabilitation project, including, but not limited to fiber rolls, applying water for dust control, maintaining equipment stag-ing areas, maintaining proper chemical storage, maintaining stockpiles, and preserving existing vegetation when possible.

Additionally, the Forest Service will specify at the pre-work meeting if there any addi-tional BMPS that shall be implemented.

RELATED SECTIONS

• SECTION 01010 – SUMMARY OF WORK

• SECTION 01507 – TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND UTILITIES

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Measurement and/or payment will be made as shown on the schedule of items under the title:

• INSTALL BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMPS) (includes fiber rolls, wattles, erosion control products, etc.)

PRODUCTS

FIBER ROLLS

Fiber rolls shall be prefabricated fiber roll logs or wattles with a rice straw, pine straw, wood excelsior fiber, coconut fiber or other similar filler material, and covered with biodegradable jute, sisal, or coir fiber netting or open weave containment fabric secured tightly at each end. All materials shall be certified weed free. Its basic purpose is to provide a flexible, lightweight, porous sediment control device demonstrating the abil-ity to conform to terrain details, dissipate water velocity, and capture loose sedi-ment. Installation and maintenance shall follow the manufacturer’s recommendations and shall be placed AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS or at locations specified by Forest Service Representative, and as specified in this Section. All fiber rolls shall be properly staked in place, except where its use is intended to be short term (daily oper-ations) or reposition of the fiber roll will occur on a regular basis (i.e. active construc-tion areas, trenching operations and windrows, temporary or active stockpiles, active areas for soil processing/screening operations, spill containment devices, etc.). In such instances where a fiber roll is not staked, it shall be weighted or secured in place using a sufficient number of gravel bags to control the flow of storm water and capture sedi-ment. In the case of rain and/or storm, the contractor shall install fiber rolls at other locations (not shown on the drawings) as necessary. Prior to installation contractor shall get Forest Service Representative approval.

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INSTALLATION

The contractor shall install all BMPs at lengths and locations AS SHOWN ON

DRAWINGS.

REMOVAL

After final stabilization is complete and approved by Forest Service Representative, the contractor shall remove all non-biodegradable materials, including, but not limited to wood stakes, gravel bags and construction limit fencing.

SPILL PREVENTION CONTROL AND COUNTERMEASURE PLAN

(SPCC)

A spill contingency plan and spill prevention and countermeasure plan (SPCC) must be prepared if hazardous materials (including fuels and oils) stored on the Sierra Na-tional Forest exceed 1320 gallons, or if a single container exceeds 660 gallons.

The plan will at a minimum include: the types and amounts of hazardous materials located in the project area, pre-project identified locations for hazardous materials stor-age and fueling/maintenance activities (must be located outside of RCA and CAR un-less prior approval by District Hydrologist), methods for containment of hazardous ma-terials and contents of on-site emergency spill kit, and a contingency plan (including contact names with phone numbers) to implement in the event of a spill.

The SPCC plan must be approved by the Forest Service prior to project implementa-tion.

Project personnel will be aware of the Forest Spill Plan, including who to contact and other steps to take in case of a spill. Ensure that hazardous spill kits are adequately stocked with necessary supplies and are maintained in accessible locations. All waste oil, containers, and other materials will be removed from NFS lands and properly dis-posed of.

For heavy equipment: Storage of hazardous materials (including fuels) and servicing and refueling of equipment will be conducted at pre-designated locations outside of RCAs – RCAs extend 300 feet from Kings River and the nearby wetland, and 150 feet from seasonally flowing streams. If fueling and/or storage or hazardous materials are needed within these areas, those sites must be reviewed and approved by the District Hydrologist. Additional protection measures, such as containment devices, may be nec-essary.

END OF SECTION 1550

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MATERIAL SOURCES

BORROW SOURCE

No borrow sites have been identified for the project. In the event the contractor pro-poses to use a borrow site, the contractor shall provide the Forest Service with the fol-lowing submittals:

• Location of borrow site

• Material to be obtained

• Location and purpose for use of borrow material

• Material samples and/or test results of borrow material in accordance with the sections of these specifications for intended use

• Authorization from the land owner

• Valid permit documentation for grading operation to remove such material

• Any other items, tests and/or studies required for the Forest Service to make an educated decision on use of the material

No borrow material can be used on the project until the material has been reviewed and APPROVED by the Forest Service.

After borrow excavation is completed, the excavation site shall be dressed to uniform slopes providing adequate drainage, the bottom smoothed to reduce erosion potential, erosion control devices installed as directed by the Forest Service, and the site mulched in accordance with Section 02801.

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

No separate measurement or payment will be made for the work of this Section, all costs associated with the work, materials and full compliance of this section shall be

END OF SECTION 1605

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PRODUCT HANDLING

DESCRIPTION

Work included: Contractor shall protect products scheduled for use in the work by means including, but not necessarily limited to those described in this Section.

TESTING LABORATORY RECOMMENDATIONS

A. Except as otherwise approved by the Forest Service, Contractor shall deter-mine and comply with testing Laboratory’s recommendations on product handling, storage and protection.

B. Facility and Equipment: The Contractor shall provide, install, maintain, and operate a complete and adequate facility for the handling, execution, dis-posal, and distribution of all material and equipment required for the proper and timely performance of all work connected with the Contract.

PACKAGING

A. Delivery and Storage: Deliver all manufactured materials in the original packages, containers, or bundles (with the seals unbroken) bearing the name or identification marks of the manufacturer.

Maintain packaged materials with seal unbroken and labels intact until time of use.

Promptly remove damaged material and unsuitable items from the job site, and promptly replace with material meeting the specified, requirements, at no additional cost to the Forest Service.

B. The Forest Service will reject all non-complying materials and products that do not bear identification satisfactory to the Forest Service as to grade, qual-ity, or other pertinent information.

PROTECTION

Contractor shall protect finished surfaces until accepted by the Forest Service.

Store all materials in such manner as necessary to properly protect same from damage.

Materials shall be transported and handled to preserve their quality and fitness for the work. Materials or equipment damaged by handling, weather, dirt, or from any other cause will not be acceptable.

Aggregates shall be stockpiled, loaded, and transported in a manner that will preserve specified gradation and avoid contamination. Stockpiles of aggregate having different gradations shall not be intermingled.

Store material so as to cause no obstructions. Store material off sidewalks, roadways, and underground services. The Contractor shall be responsible for protecting all mate-rial and equipment furnished under the Contract.

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REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS

A. In event of damage, Contractor shall promptly make replacements and re-pairs as directed by the Forest Service, and at no additional cost to the Forest Service.

B. Additional time required to secure replacements and to make repairs will not be considered by the Forest Service to justify an extension of the Con-tract time.

SUBSTITUTION OF MATERIALS

When a specific manufacturer, trade name or material is specified, or indicated, it is to establish a standard of quality and shall not be construed as limiting competition. If the Contractor desires to use a manufacturer, trade name or material other than that speci-fied, he shall request approval of such substitutions, in writing, to the Forest Service.

Submittals for approval of substitute manufacturer, trade name or materials should con-tain sufficient information, descriptive brochures, drawings, samples or other data as necessary to provide direct comparison to the specified products. Each submittal shall be well marked and identified as to the type and kind of items being submitted for approval. It is the sole responsibility for the Contractor to submit complete descriptive and technical information so that the Forest Service can make proper appraisal. Lack of proper information will be sufficient cause for rejection. References to catalogs that the Forest Service may or may not have, will not be accepted.

Substitutions shall not be offered unless a thorough check is made of all related items and interferences, revised arrangements and other changes that may result. Prepare drawings of revised equipment and piping arrangements caused by substitutions. Such drawings shall be equal in quality to Contract Drawings. The cost of supplying draw-ings shall be included by the Contractor in his estimate of proposed substituted materi-als.

By offering a substitution the contractor shall accept responsibility for its effect on the work of all trades, including any possible delays in the completion time of the Project.

All costs of changes in the work of other trades and drawings, etc., affected by inclusion of Contractor requested substitution shall be paid by the Contractor requesting approval of such substitution.

It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to insure that substitutes perform in accord-ance with the design intent of the specified product. Certification to that effect shall be required as part of the approval.

Unless specifically submitted and approved in accordance with above, substitutions will not be allowed.

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

No separate measurement or payment will be made for the work of this Section, all costs associated with the work, materials and full compliance of this section shall be

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END OF SECTION 1640

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CONTRACT CLOSEOUT AND CLEANUP

SCOPE

This section includes the requirements covering the disposal of excess material result-ing from construction operations and the cleanup work required in areas affected by the construction, and the protection of existing resources, structures, improvements, and utilities.

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

No separate measurement or payment will be made for the work of this Section, all costs associated with the work, materials and full compliance of this section shall be included in other bid items and no separate payment shall be made therefore.

PRODUCTS

CLEANING SUPPLIES

All cleaning materials and equipment used shall be selected and employed with care to avoid scratching, marring, defacing, staining or discoloring the surfaces cleaned.

EXECUTION

EXCESS MATERIALS AND REFUSE

All refuse and unused materials generated by the Contractor’s operations including wood, asphalt, concrete, vegetative materials and the like, shall be removed from the project site and disposed of off National Forest lands in accordance with State and Lo-cal regulations and/or as directed by the Forest Service. The surplus excavated material shall be removed to a proper disposal location off of the site designated by the Forest Service.

CLEANUP DURING CONSTRUCTION

Cleanup shall be performed by the Contractor as required to prevent accidents to per-sonnel and protect all work in-place. Construction cleanup shall consist of the removal of all dirt, trash, scrap, debris, and excess materials from any floor space or walking surface that may cause the tripping or sliding of workers, ladders, or equipment.

PROTECTION OF EXISTING RESOURCES, STRUCTURES,

IMPROVEMENTS, AND UTILITIES

(a) The Contractor shall preserve and protect all existing vegetation and landform on or adjacent to the work sites, which are not to be removed and which do not unrea-sonably interfere with the work required under this contract.

(b) The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing structures, improvements, and utilities (1) at or near the work site and (2) on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The

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Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work.

(c) If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contrac-tor.

FINAL CLEANUP

Immediately prior to the Contractor’s request for final inspection of the Project, final cleanup shall be performed.

QUALITY OF CLEANUP

In addition to the normal “broom clean” requirements, the exposed surfaces of the fol-lowing materials shall be cleaned as listed below:

A. Glass: Remove excess putty and paint and all glass shall be washed clean.

B. Painted Surfaces: Remove marks, stains, fingerprints and dirt. All cleaned and new surfaces shall appear to be the same.

C. Roof: Remove all dust, dirt and debris.

D. Hardware: Clean.

E. Quarry Tile: Mop and clean, remove stain marks and heel marks as neces-sary.

F. Site: Remove all trash, debris and surplus excavated material of off National

Forest lands. No items shall be left or discarded elsewhere on the site. The surplus excavated material shall be removed to a proper disposal location off of the site designated by the Forest Service.

G. General: Remove paper labels from glass fixtures and equipment only after respective items have been inspected, verified and approved to assure that each complies with requirements of the Specifications and Drawings. La-bels and plates that are permanently attached to equipment shall not be re-moved. Remove paint and clean all permanent labels so that they are legible.

H. Lighting fixtures diffusers wiped clean.

SALVAGEABLE ITEMS

A. All salvageable items shall remain the property of the SNF, and shall be removed by the Forest Service and stored on designated Government land prior to construction.

B. Items not salvageable shall be disposed of by the contractor in accordance with Local, State and Federal regulations.

END OF SECTION 01700

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CLEARING AND DEMOLITION

SCOPE

This work shall consist of all site clearing and demolition required to complete the Project as shown on the plans, indicated in these specifications or as directed by the Forest Service. The work includes, but is not limited to; removal and disposal of any existing facilities such as signs, asphalt surface trail, and the board edge along the as-phalt surface trail. The work also includes conducting slash cleanup around the inter-pretive trail and within the grove and picnic site and deliver the slash to burn piles on the forest for burning. Inorganic material is the responsibility of the Contractor and shall be removed from Forest Service lands, in accordance with State and local regula-tions.

The Forest Service shall inform the contractor of the parameter of the slash cleanup and the burn pile locations. The Contractor and Forest Service shall identify in the field the locations of the existing items to be removed and disposed.

SALVAGE

Items designated for salvage, such as picnic tables, etc. will be removed by the Forest Service prior to construction. The contractor will not be responsible to remove salvage-able items.

Items not salvageable such as signs, asphalt surface trail, board edge along the asphalt surface trail, etc., shall be disposed of by the contractor in accordance with Local, State and Federal regulations.

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Measurement and/or payment will be made as shown on the schedule of items under the titles:

• DEMOLITION – REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF EXISTING

FACILITIES (includes signs, asphalt surface trail, board edge along the as-phalt surface trail, etc.)

• SLASH CLEANUP

EXECUTION

VEGETATION CLEARING AND TREE REMOVAL

A. There are no trees shown on the plans to be removed as a direct result of the construction related activities. While every effort has been made to pre-de-termine and identify the trees that need to be removed, once site work com-mences, construction related activities may identify additional trees that need to be removed. These trees will require complete stump removal and will have a unique color/symbology identifier painted on them. The stumps shall be removed to a depth of 4 feet or to a depth required to remove all

Specifications D-28 McKinleyGrove_RecTrailProject_Specifications_042221_FINA roots 1-1/2" diameter or larger. Stump removal includes backfilling the hole back to existing grade.

B. There are no stumps shown on the plans to be removed as a direct result of the construction related activities. While every effort has been made to pre-determine and identify the stumps that need to be removed, once site work commences, construction related activities may identify additional stumps that need to be removed. The stumps shall be removed to a depth of 4 feet or to a depth required to remove all roots 1-1/2" diameter or larger. Stump removal includes backfilling the hole back to existing grade.

C. In case that trees or stumps are required to be removed, all trees, stumps, and slash shall be removed off the project site and disposed of off National Forest lands in accordance with State and Local regulations and/or as di-rected by the Forest Service.

D. Remove all grass, weeds and natural vegetation, including trees less than 10” diameter, in designated areas to a minimum depth of 4”. Branches on remaining trees and shrubs shall be trimmed to give a clear height of 14 feet above roadbed. Tree limbs shall be trimmed as near flush with the trunk as practicable.

E. Soil Litter: Accumulations of vegetative materials lying on top of the min-eral soil (i.e. pine needles and duff) shall be removed.

F. All cut true fir or pine stumps greater than 15" diameter shall be treated with an EPA registered borax fungicide, such as Sporax for the prevention of the spread of annosum root disease. Sporax would be applied by hand in an approved granular form within one hour of stump creation. The fungicide shall not be applied when it is raining. All Forest Service policies and prac-tices and California regulations related to pesticide use would be followed including developing a spill plan for Sporax use.

SLASH CLEANUP

A. At McKinley Grove around the interpretive trail and within the grove and picnic site, contractor shall remove all accumulated slash around the Se-quoias, trail, grove, picnic site, and viewing area. Slash will be defined as all vegetative debris larger than 1 inch in diameter outside bark and at least 2 feet long. Measures to be taken by Contractor for treatment of slash are set forth below unless otherwise agreed in writing. Bark/chip accumulation in the work area after completion of will not exceed a depth of 6 inches in the overall footprint that is scattered about. It is anticipated that there will be fine small chip (wood, stems, bark) accumulation to occur as a result of this contract. Some material may remain as long as it does not exceed the above mentioned depth and does not exceed the size specifications listed within the contract.