Metaline Exhibit F Road Plan RFQ 26-00003.pdf

EXHIBIT F

RFQ 26-00003

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STATE OF WASHINGTON

DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE

METALINE ROAD PLAN

PEND OREILLE COUNTY

SHERMAN CREEK WILDLIFE AREA

FORESTER: BRIAN MIZE CONTRACT NO.: 26-00003

DATE: 11/24/2025

SECTION 0 – SCOPE OF PROJECT

0-1 ROAD PLAN SCOPE

Clauses in this road plan apply to all road related work, including landings and rock source development, unless otherwise noted.

0-2 REQUIRED ROADS

The specified work on the following roads is required.

Road Stations Type

Powerline Road 0+00 to 184+27 Pre & Post-Haul Maintenance

Upper Road 0+00 to 30+62 Pre & Post-Haul Maintenance

Lower Road 0+00 to 15+37 Pre & Post-Haul Maintenance

Spur A 0+00 to 2+50 Temporary Construction & Light Abandonment

0-4 CONSTRUCTION

This project includes, but is not limited to the following construction requirements:

New construction will require end hauling of material on Slopes >=60%.

Road <Stations> Requirements

Spur A 0+00 to 2+50 Temporary Construction & Heavy Abandonment by 11/30/2026

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0-6 PRE-HAUL MAINTENANCE

This project includes, but is not limited to the following pre-haul maintenance requirements:

Road <Stations> Requirements

Powerline Road

0+00 to 184+27 Brushing, grading, ditch pulling, and culvert cleaning

Upper Road 0+00 to 30+62 Brushing, grading, ditch pulling, and culvert cleaning

Lower Road 0+00 to 15+37 Brushing, grading, ditch pulling, and culvert cleaning

0-7 POST-HAUL MAINTENANCE

This project includes, but is not limited to the following post-haul maintenance requirements:

Road <Stations> Requirements

Powerline Road

0+00 to 184+27 Grading, ditch pulling, and culvert cleaning

Upper Road 0+00 to 30+62 Grading, ditch pulling, and culvert cleaning

Lower Road 0+00 to 15+37 Grading, ditch pulling, and culvert cleaning

0-10 ABANDONMENT

This project includes abandonment listed in Clause 9-21 ROAD ABANDONMENT.

SECTION 1 – GENERAL

1-1 ROAD PLAN CHANGES

If the Contractor desires a change from this road plan including, but not limited to, relocation, extension, change in design, or adding roads; a revised road plan must be submitted in writing to the Contract Administrator for consideration. Before work begins, Contractor shall obtain approval from the State for any submitted plan that changes the scope of work or environmental condition from the original road plan.

1-8 REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED MATERIALS

Contractor shall repair or replace all materials, roadway infrastructure, and road components damaged during road work or operation activities. The Contract Administrator will direct repairs and replacements. Repairs to structural materials must

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1-20 COMPLETE BY DATE

Contractor shall complete pre-haul road work before the start of timber haul.

1-21 HAUL APPROVAL

Contractor shall not use roads under this road plan for any activities not associated with harvest operations without written approval from the Contract Administrator.

1-22 WORK NOTIFICATIONS

On the following road(s), Contractor shall notify the Contract Administrator a minimum of 5 calendar days before work begins.

Road Stations

Powerline Road 0+00 to 184+27

Upper Road 0+00 to 30+62

Lower Road 0+00 to 15+37

Spur A 0+00 to 2+50

1-25 ACTIVITY TIMING RESTRICTION

On all road(s), the operation of road construction equipment is not allowed on weekends or state recognized holidays, unless authorized in writing by the Contract Administrator.

1-26 OPERATING DURING CLOSURE PERIOD

IF PERMISSION IS GRANTED TO OPERATE DURING A CLOSURE PERIOD

Contractor shall provide a maintenance plan to include further protection of state resources. Contractor shall obtain written approval from the Contract Administrator for the maintenance plan, and shall put preventative measures in place before operating during the closure period. Contractor is required to maintain all haul roads at their own expense. If other operators are using, or desire to use these roads, a joint operating plan must be developed. All parties shall follow this plan.

1-29 SEDIMENT RESTRICTION

Contractor shall not allow silt-bearing runoff to enter any streams. . If sediment delivery is observed log hauling operations will be suspended until road drys out or mitigation measures, approved by the CA, are in place.

1-30 CLOSURE TO PREVENT DAMAGE

In accordance with Contract Clause G-220 STATE SUSPENDS OPERATION, the Contract Administrator will suspend road work or hauling right-of-way timber, forest products, or rock under the following conditions:

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▪ Wheel track rutting exceeds 6 inches on access roads.

▪ Surface or base stability problems persist.

▪ Weather is such that satisfactory results cannot be obtained in an area of operations.

▪ When, in the opinion of the Contract Administrator excessive road damage or rutting may occur.

Operations must stop unless authority to continue working or hauling is granted in writing by the Contract Administrator. In the event that surface or base stability problems persist, Contractor shall cease operations, or perform corrective maintenance or repairs, subject to specifications within this road plan. Before and during any suspension, Contractor shall protect the work from damage or deterioration.

SECTION 2 – MAINTENANCE

2-1 GENERAL ROAD MAINTENANCE

Contractor shall maintain all roads used under this contract in accordance with the FOREST ACCESS ROAD MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS for the entire term of this contract. Maintenance is required even during periods of inactivity.

2-4 PASSAGE OF LIGHT VEHICLES

Contractor shall maintain the following road(s) in a condition that will allow the passage of light administrative vehicles.

Road Stations

Powerline Road 0+00 to 184+27

Upper Road 0+00 to 30+62

2-5 MAINTENANCE GRADING – EXISTING ROAD

On the following road(s), Contractor shall use a grader to shape the existing surface as needed or as required by the Contract Administrator.

Road Stations Requirements

Powerline Road 0+00 to 184+27 Blade and grade

Upper Road 0+00 to 30+62 Blade and grade

Lower Road 0+00 to 15+37 Blade and grade

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2-6 CLEANING CULVERTS

On the following road(s), Contractor shall clean the inlets and outlets of all culverts.

Road Stations

Powerline Road 0+00 to 184+27

Upper Road 0+00 to 30+62

Lower Road 0+00 to 15+37

2-7 CLEANING DITCHES, HEADWALLS, AND CATCH BASINS

On the following road(s), Contractor shall clean ditches, headwalls, and catchbasins.

Work must be completed before log haul begins and as part of the final maintenance.

Road Stations

Powerline Road 0+00 to 184+27

Upper Road 0+00 to 30+62

Lower Road 0+00 to 15+37

SECTION 3 – CLEARING, GRUBBING, AND DISPOSAL

SUBSECTION BRUSHING

3-1 BRUSHING

Harvester shall not deck right-of-way timber in the following areas:

▪ Within the grubbing limits.

▪ Within 50 feet of any stream.

▪ In locations that interfere with the construction of the road prism.

▪ In locations that impede drainage.

▪ On slopes greater than 40%.

Against standing trees unless approved by the Contract Administrator.

SUBSECTION CLEARING

3-8 PROHIBITED DECKING AREAS

Contractor shall not deck right-of-way timber in the following areas:

▪ Within the grubbing limits.

▪ Within 50 feet of any stream.

▪ In locations that interfere with the construction of the road prism.

▪ In locations that impede drainage.

▪ On slopes greater than 40%.

▪ Against standing trees unless approved by the Contract Administrator.

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SUBSECTION ORGANIC DEBRIS

3-20 ORGANIC DEBRIS DEFINITION

Organic debris is defined as all vegetative material not eligible for removal by Contract Clause G-010 PRODUCTS SOLD AND SALE AREA or G-011 RIGHT TO REMOVE FOREST PRODUCTS AND CONTRACT AREA, that is larger than one cubic foot in volume within the brushing area as shown on the BRUSHING DETAIL.

3-21 DISPOSAL COMPLETION

Contractor shall remove organic debris from the road surface, ditchlines, and culvert inlets and outlets. Contractor shall complete all disposal of organic debris, before the contract termination date.

3-23 PROHIBITED DISPOSAL AREAS

Contractor shall not place organic debris in the following areas:

▪ Within 50 feet of a cross drain culvert.

▪ Within 100 feet of a live stream, or wetland ,unless used to comply with the specifications detailed in the Riparian Strategy, Clause Error! Reference source not found., and Clause Error! Reference source not found. On road subgrades, or excavation and embankment slopes.

▪ Against standing timber.

3-24 BURYING ORGANIC DEBRIS RESTRICTED

Contractor shall not bury organic debris unless otherwise stated in this plan.

SUBSECTION PILE

3-31 PILING

Contractor shall pile organic debris at landing sites no closer than 20 feet from standing timber and no higher than 10 feet. Piles must be free of rock and soil.

SECTION 4 – EXCAVATION

4-28 DITCH DRAINAGE

Ditches must drain to cross-drain culverts or ditchouts.

4-29 DITCHOUTS

On the following road(s), Contractor shall construct ditchouts as needed and as directed by the Contract Administrator. Ditchouts must be constructed in a manner that diverts

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Road Stations L or R

Powerline Road As Needed As Needed

Upper Road As Needed As Needed

Lower Road As Needed As Needed

SUBSECTION SHAPING

4-55 ROAD SHAPING

Contractor shall shape the subgrade and surface as shown on the TYPICAL SECTION SHEET. The subgrade and surface shape must ensure runoff in an even, un-concentrated manner, and must be uniform, firm, and rut-free.

4-56 DRY WEATHER SHAPING

At any time of year, the Contract Administrator may require the application of water to facilitate shaping activities. The method of water application is subject to written approval by the Contract Administrator.

SUBSECTION CULVERTS

5-5 CULVERTS

Harvester shall install culverts as part of this contract. Culverts must be installed concurrently with subgrade work. Culvert locations and the minimum requirements for culvert length and diameter are designated on the attached culvert list. Culvert, downspout, and flume lengths may be adjusted to fit as-built conditions and may not terminate directly on unprotected soil. Harvester shall obtain approval from the Contract Administrator for the quality of used culverts before installation.

5-6 USED CULVERT MATERIAL

Harvester may install used culverts on the following roads. All other roads must have new culverts installed.

Road Stations

All As Needed

5-7 TEMPORARY STREAM CULVERT INSTALLATION

Harvester shall install temporary culverts as shown on list below. Temporary stream culverts must be located in the natural channel of the stream. Temporary culverts must be removed within 30 days following completion of timber harvesting and site cleanup.

And as directed by the Contract Administrator

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Road Stations

All As Needed

SUBSECTION CULVERT INSTALLATION

5-15 CULVERT INSTALLATION

Culvert installation must be in accordance with the CULVERT AND DRAINAGE SPECIFICATION DETAIL and must be installed in a manner consistent with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

5-16 APPROVAL FOR LARGER CULVERT INSTALLATION

Harvester shall obtain written approval from the Contract Administrator for the installation of culverts 30 inches in diameter and over before backfilling.

5-17 CROSS DRAIN SKEW AND SLOPE

Cross drains, on road grades in excess of 3%, must be skewed at least 30 degrees from perpendicular to the road centerline, except where the cross drain is at the low point in the road waterbars will not be skewed. Cross drain drivable waterbars must be installed at a slope steeper than the incoming ditch grade, but not less than 3% or more than 10%.

SUBSECTION ENERGY DISSIPATERS

5-20 ENERGY DISSIPATERS

Contractor shall install energy dissipaters if deemed necessary by the Contract Administrator.

Energy dissipaters must extend a minimum of 1 foot to each side of the culvert at the outlet and a minimum of 2 feet beyond the outlet. No placement by end dumping or dropping of rock is allowed

5-21 DOWNSPOUTS AND FLUMES

Downspouts and flumes longer than 10 feet must be staked on both sides at maximum intervals of 10 feet with 6-foot heavy-duty steel posts, and fastened securely to the posts with No. 10 galvanized smooth wire 1/2-inch bolts in accordance with the

CULVERT AND DRAINAGE SPECIFICATION DETAIL.

SUBSECTION CATCH BASINS, HEADWALLS, AND ARMORING

5-26 HEADWALLS FOR CROSS DRAIN CULVERTS

Contractor shall construct headwalls in accordance with the CULVERT AND DRAINAGE SPECIFICATION DETAIL. Rock used for headwalls must be approved by the Contract

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Administrator. Rock must be placed on shoulders, slopes, and around culvert inlets and outlets. Minimum specifications require that rock be placed at a width of one culvert diameter on each side of the culvert opening, and to a height of one culvert diameter above the top of the culvert. Rock may not restrict the flow of water into culvert inlets or catch basins.

SUBSECTION SURFACE DRAINAGE

5-30 DRIVABLE WATERBAR CONSTRUCTION

Contractor shall construct drivable waterbars in accordance with the DRIVABLE WATERBAR DETAIL and as directed by the Contract Administrator. Drivable waterbars must be installed concurrently with construction of the subgrade and must be maintained in an operable condition.

5-31 ROLLING DIP CONSTRUCTION

Contractor shall construct rolling dips in accordance with the ROLLING DIP DETAIL and as directed by the Contract Administrator. Rolling dips must be installed concurrently with construction of the subgrade and must be maintained in an operable condition.

5-33 NATIVE SURFACE ROADS

If overwintered, native surface roads must be waterbarred (drivable or non-drivable) at the discretion of the Contract Administrator by November 1. Contractor shall construct waterbars at a maximum spacing that will produce a vertical distance of no more than 10 feet between waterbars or between natural drainage paths, and with a maximum spacing of 300 feet.

SUBSECTION DUST ABATEMENT

6-80 WATERING FOR DUST ABATEMENT

Contractor shall use water for dust abatement on the following roads as directed by the Contract Administrator.

Road Stations

Powerline Road As Needed

Upper Road As Needed

Lower Road As Needed

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SUBSECTION REVEGETATION

8-15 REVEGETATION

On the following road(s), Harvester shall supply seed mixture previously approved by the Sherman Creek Wildlife Area Manager for all exposed soils resulting from road work activities as directed by the Contract Administrator. Required seed not spread by the termination of this contract will become the property of the state.

Road Qty (lbs)* Type Comments

All Roads to be Abandoned

20lbs/acre See 8-25 See 8-25

All Landings to be Abandoned

20lbs/acre See 8-25 See 8-25

*Quantities are estimates only. Actual quantities may vary and are the responsibility of the Harvester.

8-16 REVEGETATION SUPPLY

The Harvester shall provide the seed mixture as specified by the Sherman Creek Wildlife Area Manager.

SUBSECTION SEED AND MULCH

8-25 GRASS SEED

Harvester shall supply the seed mixture listed below for all exposed soil as specified by the Contract Administrator at a rate of 20 pounds per acre with an estimation of 3 acres in total of exposed soil including all abandonments and landings. Grass seed must meet the following specifications:

1. Weed seed may not exceed 0.5% by weight.

2. All seed species must have a minimum 90% germination rate, unless otherwise specified.

3. Seed must be certified.

4. Seed must be furnished in standard containers showing the following information:

a. Common name of seed

b. Net weight

c. Percent of purity

d. Percentage of germination

e. Percentage of weed seed and inert material

5. Seed must conform to the following mixture unless a comparable mix is approved in writing by the Contract Administrator.

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Kind and Variety of Seed in Mixture % by Weight Minimum % germination

Mountain Brome – Bromar Mtn 45% 90%

Blue Wildrye 25% 90%

Bluebunch Wheatgrass – Anatone 25% 90%

Idaho Fescue 5% 90%

SECTION 9 – POST-HAUL ROAD WORK

SUBSECTION POST-HAUL MAINTENANCE

9-5 POST-HAUL MAINTENANCE

Harvester shall perform post-haul maintenance in accordance with the FOREST ACCESS ROAD MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS and as specified below.

Road Stations Additional Requirements

Powerline Road

0+00 to 184+27 Grade & Shape/restablish any ditch and ditch outs, cleanout all culverts

Upper Road

0+00 to 30+62 Grade & Shape/restablish any ditch and ditch outs, cleanout all culverts

Lower Road

0+00 to 15+37 Grade & Shape/restablish any ditch and ditch outs, cleanout all culverts

SUBSECTION CLOSURE

9-21 ROAD ABANDONMENT

Contractor shall abandon the following roads before the termination of this contract.

Work must be in accordance with the ROAD ABANDONMENT CROSS SECTIONS DETAIL.

Road Stations Type Date

Spur A 0+00 to 2+50 Heavy Abandonment 11/30/2026

9-22 LIGHT/MEDIUM DECOMMISSIONING AND ABANDONMENT

▪ Remove road shoulder berms except as directed by Contract Administrator.

▪ Construct drivable waterbars according to the attached DRIVABLE WATERBAR

DETAIL at a maximum spacing that will produce a vertical drop of no more than 6 inches between waterbars or between natural drainage paths and with a maximum spacing of 500 feet, or as directed by the Contract Administrator.

▪ Skew waterbars at least 30 degrees from perpendicular to the road centerline on roads in excess of 3 percent grade.

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▪ Key waterbars into the cut-slope to intercept the ditch. Waterbars must be outsloped to provide positive drainage. Outlets must be on stable locations.

▪ Apply grass seed at discretion of CA and in accordance with Section 8 EROSION CONTROL. If scenario for grass seed germinatation is not present during contract term then contractor shall supply grass seed to Wildlife Area Manager.

▪ Cover, concurrently with abandonment, all exposed soils within 100 feet of any live stream, with a 8 inch deep layer of straw. See engineered design for culvert removal.

▪ Provide and evenly spread a 6-inch layer of straw to all exposed soils associated with stream culvert removals. See engineered design for culvert removal.

9-24 HEAVY DECOMMISSIONING AND ABANDONMENT

▪ Fill in ditches.

▪ Rip the surface to a minimum depth of 10 inches.

▪ Outslope the surface at a minimum of 30 percent.

▪ Remove embankments, sidecast fill, and place material into cut-banks and shape banks to conform to the natural ground.

▪ Remove road shoulder berms except as directed.

▪ Construct non-drivable waterbars in accordance with the attached NON-DRIVABLE

WATERBAR DETAIL at a maximum spacing that will produce a vertical drop of no more than 10 feet between waterbars or between natural drainage paths and with a maximum spacing of 250 feet, or as marked in the field.

▪ Skew waterbars at least 30 degrees from perpendicular to the road centerline on roads in excess of 3 percent grade.

▪ Key waterbars into the cut-slope to intercept the ditch. Waterbars must be outsloped to provide positive drainage. Outlets must be on stable locations.

▪ Block roads with earth barricades in accordance with the attached EARTH

BARRICADE DETAIL.

▪ Remove culverts.

▪ Remove ditch cross drain culverts and leave the resulting trench open.

▪ Apply grass seed concurrently with abandonment and in accordance with Section 8

EROSION CONTROL.

▪ Cover, concurrently with abandonment, all exposed soils within 100 feet of any live stream, with a 8-inch deep layer of straw.

▪ Provide and evenly spread a 6-inch layer of straw to all exposed soils associated with stream culvert and puncheon removals, as well as all waste material generated by fill removal that are within 30 feet of excavation limits.

▪ Scatter woody debris onto abandoned road surfaces within line of site from starting station.

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CULVERT

* BEGIN 2:1 SLOPE AT FIVE FEET FROM

BANK FULL WIDTH

2:1 BACKSLOPE

2:1 BACKSLOPE

ROAD SURFACE

BANK FULL

WIDTH

BANK FULL

WIDTH

*2 LAYERS OF

GEOTEXTILE

FABRIC

TEMPORARY CULVERT DETAIL

FILL TO

BE REMOVED

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5 FEET MIN

BEYOND DITCH

15 FEET MIN

ABOVE ROAD

CENTERLINE5 FEET MIN

BEYOND

ROAD EDGE

BRUSHING DETAIL

(OR EDGE OF

ROAD IF NO

DITCH)

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FOREST ACCESS ROAD MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Surface

▪ Grade and shape road surfaces, turnouts, and shoulders to the original shape to provide a smooth, rut-free traveled surface and maintain surface water runoff in an even, unconcentrated manner.

▪ Blading shall not undercut the backslope.

▪ If required by the Contract Administrator, water shall be applied as necessary to control dust and retain fine surface rock.

▪ Surface material shall not be bladed off the roadway. Replace surface material as directed by the Contract Administrator.

▪ Remove shoulder berms, created by grading, to facilitate drainage, except as marked or directed by the Contract Administrator.

Drainage

▪ Prevent silt bearing road surface and ditch runoff from delivering sediment to any streams or wetlands.

▪ Maintain rolling dips and drivable waterbars as needed to keep them functioning as intended.

▪ Maintain headwalls to the road shoulder level with material that will resist erosion.

▪ Maintain energy dissipaters at culvert outlets with non-erodible material or rock.

▪ Keep ditches, culverts, and other drainage structures clear of obstructions and functioning as intended.

▪ Inspect and clean culverts at least monthly, with additional inspections during storms and periods of high runoff. This shall be done even during periods of inactivity.

Preventative Maintenance

▪ Perform preventative maintenance work to safeguard against storm damage, such as blading to ensure correct runoff, ditch and culvert cleaning, and waterbar maintenance.

Termination of Use or End of Season

▪ At the conclusion of logging operations, ensure all conditions of these specifications have been met.

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Debris

▪ Remove fallen timber, limbs, and stumps from the slopes, roadway, ditchlines, and culvert inlets.

Do not undercut backslope

Keep clear of obstructions

Keep ditches open and free of debris to ensure water drainage away from road.

Add stable material or flume

No berms except as directed