Notice to Offerors Big Perry SOL.pdf

Solicitation No: 12445123R0018 Project Name: USDA Forest Service Daniel Boone National Forest Repair Slide Big Perry

NOTICE TO OFFERORS

This solicitation is to serve as a seed project for the Daniel Boone National Forest Road Construction MATOC, North Zone.

Solicitation NO: 12445123R0009

SF-1442 INFORMATION

Item 11: COMPLETION DATE: Work shall be completed on or before the date specified in FAR 52.211-10.

Item 12A: PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS: See FAR Clause 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds- Construction.

Item 14: NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR: DUNS and SAM UEI number shall be included in addition to the name and address.

Item 19: ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: FAILURE TO ACKNOWLEDGE AMENDMENTS, IN ITEM 19 OF THE SF-1442, BY THE DESIGNATED DATE AND HOUR SPECIFIED IN THE SOLICITATION MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR QUOTE. If amendments are issued, they will be posted to www.beta.sam.gov.

Item 24: SUBMITTING INVOICES: Invoices must be comply with FAR 52.232-5, Payments under Fixed Price Construction Contracts, and submitted electronically using the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) via www.IPP.gov.

I. PRE-QUOTE INFORMATION

ELECTRONIC QUOTE SUBMISSION. Submit an electronic copy of your proposal package to: charles.cotton@usda.gov with the following documents:

□ SF-1442, Solicitation, Offer & Award, Pages 1 and 2 o Acknowledge any amendments

□ B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

□ Annual Representations and Certifications (FAR Provision 52.204-8), Representation Regarding Certain o Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (FAR Provision 52.204-24), and

Certification o Regarding Responsibility Matters (FAR Provision 52.209-5). Section K of this solicitation.

□ Contractor Quote Data. This may all be in one PDF. Delineate the volumes with a dividing page

Reference/Description Page Limit VOL I: Technical Approach N/A _ BASE CONTRACT DATA ACCEPTED

N/A _ BASE CONTRACT DATA ACCEPTED

Schedule B

VOL II: Past Performance VOL III: Price

II. Award Intention. The USDA-FS intends to award one (1) task order to the LPTA Best Value proposal.

III. QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER 4:00 P.M. ON 04/04/2023 Questions can be submitted to charles.cotton@usda.gov.

Submittal Format and Confirmation/Receipt.

Email Subject Line: 12445123R0018_Company Name_Proposal

Email: Your quote shall be emailed to :charles.cotton@usda.gov

**DO NOT WAIT TO CONFIRM RECEIPT!**

Site Visit:

Last day for Questions:

Deadline:

Meeting point is Bee Rock Campground entrance at 0900 EST, 03/30/23. We will complete the Bee Rock Campground site visit then proceed to Lockegge and Big Perry 04/04/2023

04/17/2023 1700 ET

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Solicitation No: 12445123R0018 Project Name: USDA Forest Service Daniel Boone National Forest Repair Slide Big Perry

It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure their quote is received by the government. Your email with the PDF attached will be deposited in a secure USDA-FS file.

This solicitation and the subsequent contract are governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), agency supplemental regulations, and the drawings, specifications, and data attached. Applicable FAR provisions and clauses in this RFQ are incorporated by reference or full text. FAR provisions and clauses incorporated by reference can be accessed on the Internet at:

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far.

It is the responsibility of the offeror to verify that this solicitation document, including the plans, are complete as listed in the table of contents and the index to sheets. Plan sheets are attached to the email solicitation.

Notice of SAMRegistration – offerors must be registered and ACTIVE in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submission of a quote in response to this solicitation. Failure to register prior to submission of a quote may require award to the next successful registered offeror. See FAR Subpart 4.1102.

Register online at www.sam.gov. (SAM is an official website of the U.S.

government. There is no cost to use SAM. You can use this site for FREE to register to do business with the U.S. government.).

Representations and Certifications – This solicitation is issued under NAICS 238990 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors. Please complete the certification listed in paragraph (b) of FAR Provision 52.204-8 Annual Representation and Certifications. Offerors must certify small business status for NAICS 238220 in SAM. Before submitting a quote, please ensure you have completed annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM at www.sam.gov.

Modifications to quotes - quotes may be modified or withdrawn by electronic commerce (email) if such notice is received prior to the time specified for receipt of quotes. The Government will not be responsible for ANY failure attributable to the transmission or receipt of electronic commerce (email) data. For all modifications, the Government STRONGLY ENCOURAGES offerors to resubmit the entire quote schedule with a unit price and amount for every quote item, and a Schedule Total Modifications which make the quote ambiguous, indefinite, or uncertain as to any essential requirement of the contract will cause the quote to be rejected as nonresponsive. Email Address to submit modifications to quotes for this project is charles.cotton@usda.gov.

Vets-4212 Reporting - Offerors must complete the following report, if required. See reporting requirements at: https:// www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/vets4212.

□ My firm had a qualifying Federal Contract in 2020 and has complied with the reporting requirements.

□ My firm did not have a qualifying Federal Contract in 2020 and is therefore exempt from the reporting requirements.

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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

6. PROJECT NO. 4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

IMPORTANT -- The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9.

INFORMATION

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder."

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

1089708

USDA-FS CSA EAST 11

1720 PEACHTREE ST NW

STE 876S

ATLANTA GA 30309-2449

Charles Cotton

USDA FS EAST CSA 11 Contracting Officer

CHARLES COTTON 859-745-3157

1x 03/10/2023

12445123R0018

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date)

SOW, Specfication, tech drawing and all other documents included in solicitation package.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

award, notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See ________________________________________________.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and is not required.is, b. An offer guarantee

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

30 120 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

04/17/2023

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

x x x x copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ ___________________ (hour) local time calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected . _________________

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within ____________________ calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in item 13d.)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than item 14.)

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award.

No further contractual document is necessary.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. DATE

BY

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USDA-FS CSA EAST 11

1720 PEACHTREE ST NW

STE 876S

ATLANTA GA 30309-2449

CHARLES C. COTTON

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, copies to issuing office.)

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) BACK

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ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

3 4

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

12445123R0018

Task Order Seed Project: This is a Request for

Proposal (RFP) which will result in award of a firm-fixed price contract. Award will be made using the provided source selection included in

Daniel Boone National Forest Road Construction

MATOC Solicitation NO: 12445123R0009. This solicitation is to serve as a seed project for the Daniel Boone National Forest Road

Construction MATOC, North Zone.

Daniel Boone National Forest Road Construction

MATOC Solicitation NO: 12445123R0009.

Project Title: Repair Slide at Big Perry

NACIS: 237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge

Construction $40M

PSC: Y1LB

Task Order: This is a Request for proposal (RFP).

The Government intends to award ONE task order to the lowest technically acceptable bid.

Site Visit will be held 30 March 2023. Meeting point is Bee Rock Campground entrance at 0900

EST. We will complete the Bee Rock Campground site visit then proceed to Lockegge and Big

Perry.

Questions are due NLT 1700 EST 4 April 2023.

Period of Performance is 120 days Notice to Proceed This project is on NFSR 977 Big Perry, located adjacent to Interstate 64 eastbound, is a National Forest

System Road (NFSR) in the Cumberland Ranger

District of the Daniel Boone National Forest. NFSR 977 Big

Perry is accessed via the intersection with

KY-799 (Big Perry Road) at Milepost 3.35 of

KY-799. This project stabilizes the slope failure located below the road between STA. 15+00 and STA. 17+50 as measured from

STA. 0+00 (intersection of NFSR 977 Big Perry and

KY-799 Milepost 3.35). The project is necessary to maintain public access on NFSR 977 to comply with the Highway Safety Act, and correct non-point source soil erosion to comply with the Clean Water Act.

Delivery: 04/17/2023

Delivery Location Code: 531B

USDA FOREST SERVICE

Continued ...

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

4 4

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

12445123R0018

MOREHEAD RANGER DSITRICT

2375 801 SOUTH

MOREHEAD KY 40351-9219 US

Period of Performance: 05/19/2023 to 09/16/2023

0001 REPAIR SLIDE NFSR 977 BIG PERRY, FHWA EMERGENCY 1 LS

REPAIR OF FEDERALLY OWNED ROADS

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

FP-14

SPEC

ITEM UNIT

SECTION NO. COST

1 GENERAL

151 a Mobilization / Demobilization (Note 1) 1 LS 152 b Construction Staking 1 LS 625 c Seeding and Cleanup 1 LS

2 EARTHWORK

201 a Clearing and Grubbing 0.20 AC 204 b Excavation to Rock (Note 2) 1,020 CY 204 c Excavation of Slide Material to original ground elevation

660 CY

204 d Overhaul to Waste Area 1,680 CY 629 e Rolled Erosion Control Products 2,400 SY

713.16 f Silt Fence 240 LF

3 GABION WALL

253 a Gabion Retaining Wall w/ 6" Underdrain (FHWA

Detail)

675 CY

253 b Approved Backfill for Gabion Wall 1,725 TON

714.01 c Geotextile Fabric 840 SY

4 ROAD

303 a Resurface 15' Wide Aggregate Roadway (6" DGA

Base)

130 TON

303 b Unpaved Shoulder 100 SY

5 DRAINAGE

303 a Ditch Repair / Regrade 300 LF

NON-CONSTRUCTION COSTS

Variation in Quantity 1 LS $20,000

All costs presented hereon are the opinion of the engineer, based on professional experience and judgement. They by no means imply a guaranteed maximum cost to the owner, but rather are intended to provide a general budget figure to be used primarily in the comparison of alternatives.

ENGINEER'S OPINION OF PROBABLY SITE CONSTRUCTION COST

Repair Slide NFSR 977 Big Perry

Daniel Boone National Forest, Cumberland Ranger District, Rowan County, Kentucky

ITEM QUANTITY UNIT AMOUNT

SUBTOTAL

SUBTOTAL

SUBTOTAL PROBABLE PROJECT COST

1. Mobilization / Demobilization was taken as 5% of the construction subtotal less Mob / Demob.

2. Rock Soundings have been completed and the depth to rock material is approximately between 9' and 11' +/-.

SUBTOTAL

SUBTOTAL

SUBTOTAL

SUBTOTAL

CONSTRUCTION SUBTOTAL

Statement of Work This project is on NFSR 977 Big Perry, located adjacent to Interstate 64 eastbound, is a National Forest System Road (NFSR) in the Cumberland Ranger District of the Daniel Boone National Forest. NFSR 977 Big Perry is accessed via the intersection with KY-799 (Big Perry Road) at Milepost 3.35 of KY-799. This project stabilizes the slope failure located below the road between STA. 15+00 and STA. 17+50 as measured from STA. 0+00 (intersection of NFSR 977 Big Perry and KY-799 Milepost 3.35). The project is necessary to maintain public access on NFSR 977 to comply with the Highway Safety Act, and correct non-point source soil erosion to comply with the Clean Water Act.

Unless otherwise provided in the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall provide and pay for labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and other facilities and services necessary for proper execution and completion of the Work.

Work is identified in the following documents.

FHWA Standard Specifications (FP-14) - Refer to Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects in conjunction with this document. FHWA Standard Specifications (FP-14) at the following website; Standard Specifications (FP-14) | FHWA (dot.gov)

Forest Service Supplemental Specifications (FSSS)

Map of Cumberland District undated

Map of Cave Run Lake Daniel Boone National Forest dated 2009

Construction Plans titled ‘Repair Slide NFSR 977 Big Perry’ dated 5-5-22 (43 Pages)

Schedule of Items https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/specs

Forest Service Supplemental Specifications

(FSSS)

Table of Contents Preface

101 - Terms¸ Format¸ and Definitions

102 - Bid¸ Award¸ and Execution of Contract

103 - Scope of Work

104 - Control of Work

105 - Control of Material

106 - Acceptance of Work

107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public

108 - Prosecution and Progress

109 - Measurement and Payment

151 - Mobilization

155 - Schedules for Construction Contracts

156 - Public Traffic

201 – Clearing And Grubbing

204 – Excavation and Embankment

207 - Earthwork Geotextiles

301 - Untreated Aggregate Courses

403 - Hot Asphalt Concrete Pavement

411 - Asphalt Prime Coat

412 - Asphalt Tack Coat

413 - Asphalt Pavement Milling

602 - Culverts and Drains

625 – Turf Establishment

633 - Permanent Traffic Control

634 - Permanent Pavement Marking

703 – Aggregate

718 - Traffic Signing and Marking Material

101 - Terms¸ Format¸ and Definitions 101.01_National_9_15_2016

Add the following paragraph to Subsection 101.01:

101.01 Meaning of Terms.

Delete all references to the TAR (Transportation Acquisition Regulations) in the specifications.

101.03_National_4_7_2015

Add the following to Subsection 101.03:

101.03 Abbreviations.

(a) Acronyms.

AGAR — Agriculture Acquisition Regulations

AFPA — American Forest and Paper Association

FSAR — Forest Service Acquisition Regulations

MSHA — Mine Safety and Health Administration

NESC — National Electrical Safety Code

WCLIB — West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau

(f) Miscellaneous unit abbreviations.

MP — milepost location ppm — parts per million volume

STA station location

101.04_National_10_23_2016

Make the following changes to Subsection 101.04:

101.04 Definitions.

Delete these definitions and replace the following:

Bid Schedule — The Schedule of Items.

Bridge — A structure, including supports, erected over a depression or an obstruction such as water along a road, a trail, or a railway and having a deck for carrying traffic or other loads.

Contractor — The individual or legal entity contracting with the Government for performance of prescribed work. In a timber sale contract, the contractor is the “Purchaser”.

Culvert — Any structure with a bottom, regardless of fill depth, depth of invert burial, or presence of horizontal driving surface, or any bottomless (natural channel) structure with footings that will not have wheel loads in direct contact with the top of the structure.

Drawings — (Public Works Contracts) Design sheets or fabrication, erection, or construction details submitted to the CO by the Contractor according to FAR Clause 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction. Also refers to submissions and submittals.

Notice to Proceed — (Public Works Contracts) Written notice to the Contractor to begin the contract work.

Right-of-Way — A general term denoting (1) the privilege to pass over land in some particular line (including easement, lease, permit, or license to occupy, use, or traverse public or private lands), or (2) Real property necessary for the project, including roadway, buffer areas, access, and drainage areas.

Solicitation—(Public Works Contracts) The complete assembly of documents (whether attached or incorporated by reference) furnished to prospective bidders.

Add the following definitions:

Adjustment in Contract Price — “Equitable adjustment,” as used in the Federal Acquisition Regulations, or “construction cost adjustment,” as used in the Timber Sale Contract, as applicable.

Change — “Change” means “change order” as used in the Federal Acquisition Regulations, or “design change” as used in the Timber Sale Contract.

Forest Service — The United States of America, acting through the Forest Service, U.S.

Department of Agriculture.

Neat Line — A line defining the proposed or specified limits of an excavation or structure.

Pioneer Road — Temporary construction access built along the route of the project.

Purchaser — The individual, partnership, joint venture, or corporation contracting with the Government under the terms of a Timber Sale Contract and acting independently or through agents, employees, or subcontractors.

Protected Streamcourse — A drainage shown on the plans or timber sale area map that requires designated mitigation measures.

Road Order — An order affecting and controlling traffic on roads under Forest Service jurisdiction. Road Orders are issued by a designated Forest Officer under the authorities of 36 CFR, part 260.

Schedule of Items – A schedule in the contract that contains a listing and description of construction items, quantities, units of measure, unit price, and amount.

Shop Drawings — (Timber and Stewardship Contracts) Referred to as “Drawings” in FP-14, include drawings, diagrams, layouts, schematics, descriptive literature, illustrations, lists or tables, performance and test data, and similar materials furnished by Purchaser to explain in detail specific portions of the work required by the contract.

Utilization Standards — The minimum size and percent soundness of trees described in the specifications to determine merchantable timber.

Add Figure 101-1—Illustration of road structure terms:

Figure 101-1—Illustration of road structure terms.

104 - Control of Work 104.00_National_9_15_2016

Delete Subsections 104.01, 104.02, and 104.04.

Delete Subsections 104.01, 104.02, 104.04.

104.06_National_9_16_2016

Add the following to Subsection 104.06:

104.06 Use of Roads by Contractor.

The Contractor is authorized to use roads under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service for all activities necessary to complete this contract, subject to the limitations and authorizations designated in the Road Order(s) or described in the contract, when such use will not damage the roads or national forest resources, and when traffic can be accommodated safely.

105 - Control of Material 105.02_National_10_23_2016

105.02 Material Sources.

105.02(a) Government-provided Sources.

Add the following:

Complete any pit or quarry development specified for a designated source, even when material is not obtained from the source.

106 - Acceptance of Work 106.01_National_10_23_2016

Delete Subsection 106.01 and replace with the following:

106.01 Conformity with Contract Requirements.

Follow the requirements of FAR Clause 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction.

References to standard test methods of AASHTO, ASTM, GSA, and other recognized standard authorities refer to the methods in effect on the date of solicitation for bids.

Perform all work to the lines, grades, cross-sections, dimensions, and processes or material requirements shown on the plans or specified in the contract.

Incorporate manufactured materials into the work according to the manufacturer’s recommendations or to these specifications, whichever is more strict.

Plan dimensions and contract specification values are the values to be strived for and complied with as the design values from which any deviations are allowed. Perform work and provide material that is uniform in character and reasonably close to the prescribed value or within the specified tolerance range. The purpose of a tolerance range is to accommodate occasional minor variations from the median zone that are unavoidable for practical reasons.

When standard manufactured items are specified (such as fence, wire, plates, rolled shapes, pipe conduits, etc., that are identified by gauge, unit mass, section dimensions, etc.), the identification will be considered to be nominal masses or dimensions. Unless specific contract tolerances are noted, established manufacturing tolerances will be accepted.

The Government may inspect, sample, or test all work at any time before final acceptance of the project. When the Government tests work, copies of test reports are furnished to the Contractor upon request. Government tests may or may not be performed at the work site. If Contractor testing and inspection is verified by the Government, the Contractor’s results may be used by the Government to evaluate work for acceptance. Do not rely on the availability of Government test results for process control.

Acceptable work conforming to the contract will be paid for at the contract unit bid price. Four methods of determining conformity and accepting work are described in Subsections 106.02 to

106.05 inclusive. The primary method of acceptance is specified in each Section of work.

However, work may be rejected at any time it is found by any of the methods not to comply with the contract.

Remove, repair, or replace work that does not conform to the contract, or to prevailing industry standards where no specific contract requirements are noted. Removing, repairing, or replacing work; providing temporary traffic control; and any other related work to accomplish conformity will be at no cost to the Government.

(a) Disputing Government test results. If the accuracy of Government test results is disputed, promptly inform the CO. If the dispute is unresolved after reasonable steps are taken to resolve the dispute, further evaluation may be obtained by written request. Include a narrative describing the dispute and a proposed resolution protocol that addresses the following:

1. Sampling method;

2. Number of samples;

3. Sample transport;

4. Test procedures;

5. Testing laboratories;

6. Reporting;

7. Estimated time and costs; and

8. Validation process.

If the evaluation requires additional sampling or testing be performed, mutually agree with the Government on witnessing procedures and on sampling and testing by a third party laboratory.

Use a third party laboratory accredited by the AASHTO accreditation program. Provide proof of the laboratory’s accreditation for the test procedures to be used. Do not use the same laboratory that produced the disputed Government test results or that produced the test results used as a basis for the dispute.

The CO will review the proposed resolution protocol and may modify it before final approval and execution.

The Government will use the approved resolution protocol test results to determine the validity of the disputed testing. If the Government test results are validated, the Contractor will be responsible for all costs associated with developing and performing the resolution protocol. If the Government test results are not validated, the Government will be responsible for all costs associated with developing and performing the resolution protocol. If the validity of the Government test results cannot be determined, the Contractor and Government will equally share all costs associated with developing and carrying out the resolution protocol.

(b) Alternatives to removing and replacing non-conforming work. As an alternative to removal and replacement, the Contractor may submit a written request to:

1. Have the work accepted at a reduced price; or

2. Be given permission to perform corrective measures to bring the work into conformity.

The request must contain supporting rationale and documentation. Include references or data justifying the proposal based on an evaluation of test results, effect on service life, value of material or work, quality, aesthetics, and other tangible engineering basis. The CO will determine disposition of the nonconforming work.

106.02_National_10_23_2016

Delete Subsection 106.02 and replace with the following:

106.02 Visual Inspection.

Acceptance is based on visual inspection of the work for compliance with the specific contract requirements. Use prevailing industry standards in the absence of specific contract requirements or tolerances.

109 - Measurement and Payment 109.00_National_9_16_2016

Delete Subsections 109.06, 109.07, 109.08, and 109.09:

Delete Subsections 109.06, 109.07, 109.08, 109.09.

109.02_National_9_16_2016

Add the following sentence to Subsection 109.02(b):

109.02 Measurement Terms and Definitions.

(b) Contract quantity.

Contract quantities will be adjusted only when there are errors in the original design of 15% or more.

Add the following definitions to Subsection 109.02:

(s) Vehicle Quantities. These quantities are measured or weighed in hauling vehicles.

(t) Station. 100 linear feet. Measure horizontally along centerline or reference line of each roadway, approach road, or ramp.

151 - Mobilization 151.01_0105_us_05_04_2007

151.01 Description

Add the following at the end of the last sentence:

“Work also includes cleaning of all equipment used at the project site. Clean all construction equipment prior to entry on the project site. Remove all dirt, plant parts and material that may carry noxious weed seeds into the area. Only construction equipment inspected by the Forest Service will be allowed to operate within the project area. Treat subsequent move-ins of equipment the same as the initial move-in. Clean truck beds and dump boxes hauling to the project site prior to entering the work area.”

156 - Public Traffic 156.00_nat_us_04_17_2007

Delete Section 156 in its entirety and replace with the following:

156.01 Description. This work consists of controlling and protecting public traffic adjacent to and within the project.

156.02 Material. Conform to the MUTCD and the following Sections and Subsections:

Construction sign panels 633

Retro-reflective sheeting 718.01

Temporary concrete barrier 618

Temporary plastic fence 710.11

Temporary traffic control devices 718.22

156.03 General. Keep existing roads open to all traffic during road improvement work, and maintain them in a condition that will adequately accommodate traffic. Delays may not exceed 1 hour at any one time.

Perform no work that interferes or conflicts with traffic or existing access to the roadway surface until a traffic control plan has been approved. Post construction signs and traffic control devices in conformance with MUTCD. All required signs will be in place and approved prior to beginning work on project.

If the Contractor agrees in writing to allow public traffic to use a new road being constructed prior to completion, it will be considered an existing road for traffic control purposes.

156.03_nat_us_02_24_2005

156.04 Temporary Traffic Control. Install and maintain temporary traffic control devices adjacent to and within the project as required by the approved traffic control plan and the MUTCD. Install and maintain traffic control devices as follows:

(a) Furnish and install traffic control devices before the start of construction operations.

(b) All detours outside of clearing limits will be approved in writing by the Contracting

Officer as part of the traffic control plan.

(c) Install only those traffic control devices needed for each stage or phase.

(d) Relocate temporary traffic control devices as necessary.

(e) Remove devices that no longer apply to the existing conditions.

(f) Immediately replace any device that is lost, stolen, destroyed, or inoperative.

(g) Keep temporary traffic control devices clean.

(h) Remove all temporary traffic control devices upon contract completion or when approved.

(i) When required, use flaggers certified by the American Traffic Safety Services

Association, the National Safety Council, the International Municipal Signal Association, a state agency, or other acceptable organization. Perform the work described under MUTCD Part 6. Use type III, VII, VIII, or IX retroreflective sheeting on flagger paddles. Do not use flags. Flaggers must wear high visibility safety apparel as required by MUTCD 6E.02.

156.05 Temporary Closures. Appropriate barricades and signs will be erected and maintained as shown in the traffic control plan or as otherwise designated.

156.06 Acceptance. Public traffic work will be evaluated under Subsection 106.02.

156.07 Measurement and Payment. Do not measure Public Traffic for payment.

Compensation is made as an indirect payment.

201 – Clearing And Grubbing

Omit Section 201 from the FP-14 Standard Specification for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects. Substitute the following:

Description

201.01 This work consists of clearing and grubbing, excavation and embankment, and erosion control. Clearing and grubbing shall include treatment of merchantable and un-merchantable timber, disposal of construction slash, including all designated trees.

Materials

201.02 Ensure that materials meet the requirements specified in the following section and subsection:

Backfill Material 704.03

201.03 General All debris, trees, stumps, roots, and other protruding vegetative material within the clearing limits, not DESIGNATED to remain, shall be cleared, grubbed, removed and disposed of, except the following:

(a) Undisturbed stumps outside the roadway or in embankment areas, provided they do not extend more than 12 inches above the original ground (measured from the uphill side) nor closer than 2 feet to the finished subgrade or 1 foot to any slope surface or as otherwise SHOWN ON THE PLANS and they do not interfere with the placement of compaction of embankment.

(b) Grubbing of pits, channel changes, rock sections, and ditches below the depth of the proposed excavation.

All roots over 3 inches in diameter within the roadbed area shall be grubbed to a minimum depth of 6 inches below subgrade. Roots less than 3 inches in diameter protruding from the excavated slope shall be cut flush with the excavated slope surface.

Unless shown otherwise in the Plans or Specifications, trees shall be felled into the area being cleared when the ground conditions, tree lean, and shape of clearing permit.

Controlled felling shall be used that will ensure the direction of fall when necessary to prevent damage to property, structures, or trees designated to remain.

Fire-dangerous dead trees or unstable live trees, Designated by the Engineer within 200 feet slope distance of the centerline of roads shall be cut off not more than 12 inches above the uphill ground line and treated in accordance with section 201.04 and 201.05.

Branches on remaining trees or shrub shall be trimmed to give a clear height of 14 feet above the finished traveled way unless otherwise SHOWN ON THE PLANS. Tree limbs shall be trimmed as near flush with the truck as practicable.

201.04 Merchantable Timber is timber meeting utilization standards.

(a)Merchantable timber meeting utilization standards shall be removed or decked as directed by the CO.

(b)Un-merchantable timber shall be disposed by one of the following methods

201.05 Slash Treatment

Slash shall be treated by one of the following methods as SHOWN ON THE PLANS.

Method A Incorporate construction slash in the embankment.

Method B Windrowing: Construction slash shall be placed inside the clearing limits without damaging trees. Place windrows parallel to the roadway and beyond the toe of the fill slope.

Method C Scattering: Construction slash shall be scattered outside the roadway and beyond the clearing limits without damaging standing trees.

Method D Piling: Construct piles at locations Shown on the Plans or Designated on the ground. Construct piles so that they are free of soil. Stumps shall be reasonably free of dirt.

Method E Piling and Burning: Construct piles at locations Shown on the Plans or Designated on the ground. Construct piles so that they are free of soil and stumps shall be reasonably free of dirt. Piles shall be located so that burning does not damage standing trees. If burning is incomplete, the slash shall be replied and burned until pieces are reduced to less than 3 inches in diameter and 3 feet long. These pieces may be scattered.

Method F Burying: Construct slash shall be buried in locations Shown on the Plans or Designated on the ground. Slash shall be matted down in layers and covered with at least 2 feet of soil. The final surface shall be smoothed and slope to drain.

Method G Chipping: Construction slash up to 4 inches and larger in diameter and 3 feet in length shall be processed though a chipping machine. Chips shall be deposited on embankment slopes not to exceed 6 inches (loose depth).

Method H Removal: Construction slash shall be removed or hauled to a location as Shown on the Plans or Designated on the ground.

Method I Decking: Logs meeting utilization standard in subsection 201.03 shall be decked at locations Shown on the Drawings or Flagged by the engineer.

Decks shall be stable and free of bush and soil. Log length shall be tree length.

201.06 Method The method of measurement for Section 201 will be as described in Subsection 109.02.

201.07 Payment The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for Section 201 pay items listed in the bid schedule. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section. See Subsection 109.05.

204 – Excavation and Embankment 204.00_01_oz_09_16_2010

Delete Section 204 in its entirety and replace with the following.

Description

204.01 This work consists of excavating material, constructing embankments and drainage excavation. This includes furnishing, hauling, stockpiling, placing, disposing, sloping, shaping, compacting, and finishing earthen and rocky material.

204.02 Definitions.

(a) Excavation. Excavation consists of the following:

(1) Roadway excavation. All material excavated from within the right-of-way or easement areas, except subexcavation covered in (2) below and structure excavation covered in Sections 208 and 209. Roadway excavation includes all material encountered regardless of its nature or characteristics.

(2) Subexcavation. Material excavated from below subgrade elevation in cut sections or from below the original groundline in embankment sections. Subexcavation does not include the work required by Subsections 204.05, 204.06(b), and 204.06(c).

(3) Borrow excavation. Material used for embankment construction that is obtained from outside the roadway prism. Borrow excavation includes unclassified borrow, select borrow, and select topping.

(b) Embankment construction. Embankment construction consists of placing and compacting roadway or borrow excavation. This work includes:

(1) Preparing foundation for embankment;

(2) Constructing roadway embankments;

(3) Benching for side-hill embankments;

(4) Constructing dikes, ramps, mounds, and berms; and

(5) Backfilling subexcavated areas, holes, pits, and other depressions.

(c) Conserved topsoil. Excavated material conserved from the roadway excavation and embankment foundation areas that is suitable for growth of grass, cover crops, or native vegetation.

(d) Waste. Excess and unsuitable roadway excavation and subexcavation that cannot be used.

Material

204.03 Conform to the following Subsections:

Backfill Material 704.03 Select Borrow 704.07 Select Granular Backfill 704.08 Topping 704.05 Unclassified Borrow 704.06 Water 725.01

Construction Requirements

204.04 Preparation for Roadway Excavation and Embankment Construction. Clear the area of vegetation and obstructions according to Sections 201 and 203.

204.05 Conserve Topsoil

Unless otherwise noted in the plans delete the entire paragraph.

204.06 Roadway Excavation. Excavate as follows:

(a) General. Do not disturb material and vegetation outside the construction limits.

Incorporate only suitable material into embankments. Replace any shortage of suitable material caused by premature disposal of roadway excavation At the end of each day's operations, shape to drain and compact the work area to a uniform cross-section. Eliminate all ruts and low spots that could hold water.

Retrieve material deposited outside of the clearing limits as directed by the CO.

(b) Rock cuts. Blast rock according to Section 205. Excavate rock cuts to 6 inches below subgrade within the roadbed limits. Backfill to subgrade with topping or with other suitable material. Compact the material according to Subsection 204.11 When blasting rock, use blasting methods according to Subsection 205.08.

(c) Earth cuts. Scarify earth cuts to 6 inches below subgrade within the roadbed limits.

Compact the scarified material according to Subsection 204.11.

(d) Pioneer Roads. Road pioneering, slash disposal, and grubbing of stumps may proceed concurrently with excavation. Conduct excavation and placement operations so material to be treated under Section 201 will not be incorporated into the roadway unless specified in the slash treatment method. Maintain drainage during pioneering operations.

Remove snow and ice in advance of the work and deposit beyond the roadway limits in a manner that will not waste material or generate sediment. Do not incorporate snow and ice into embankments. Place snow or ice in a manner to prevent resource damage.

(e ) Drainage Excavation. Drainage excavation includes construction of all ditches, minor channel changes, drainage dips, catchbasins, surface water deflectors, and other minor drainage structures.. Excavate on a uniform grade between control points.

204.07 Subexcavation. Excavate material to the limits as designated. Take cross-sections according to Section 152. Prevent unsuitable material from becoming mixed with the backfill.

Dispose of unsuitable material according to Subsection 204.14. Backfill the subexcavation with topping, or other suitable material. Compact the material according to Subsection 204.11.

204.08 Borrow Excavation. Use all suitable roadway excavation in embankment construction.

Do not use borrow excavation when it results in excess roadway excavation. Deduct excess borrow excavation from the appropriate borrow excavation quantity.

Obtain borrow source acceptance according to Subsection 105.02. Develop and restore borrow sources according to Subsection 105.03. Do not excavate beyond the established limits. When applicable, shape the borrow source to permit accurate measurements when excavation is complete.

204.09 Preparing Foundation for Embankment Construction. Prepare foundation for embankment construction as follows:

(a) Embankment less than 4 feet high over natural ground. Unless otherwise designated by the CO, remove topsoil. Break up the ground surface to a minimum depth of 6 inches by plowing or scarifying. Compact the ground surface according to Subsection 204.11.

(b) Embankments over an existing asphalt, concrete, or gravel road surface. Scarify gravel roads to a minimum depth of 6 inches. Scarify or pulverize asphalt and concrete roads to 6 inches below the pavement. Reduce all particles to a maximum size of 6 inches and produce a uniform material. Compact the surface according to Subsection 204.11.

(c) Embankment across ground not capable of supporting equipment. Dump successive loads of embankment material in a uniformly distributed layer to construct the lower portion of the embankment. Limit the layer thickness to the minimum depth necessary to support the equipment.

(d) Embankment on an existing slope steeper than 1V:3H. Cut horizontal benches in the existing slope to a sufficient width to accommodate placement and compaction operations and equipment. Bench the slope as the embankment is placed and compacted in layers.

Begin each bench at the intersection of the original ground and the vertical cut of the previous bench.

204.10 Embankment Construction. Incorporate only suitable roadway excavation material into the embankment. When the supply of suitable roadway excavation is exhausted, furnish unclassified borrow to complete the embankment. Obtain written approval before beginning construction of embankments over 6 feet high at subgrade centerline. Construct embankments as follows:

(a) General. At the end of each day's operations, shape to drain and compact the embankment surface to a uniform cross-section. Eliminate all ruts and low spots that could hold water.

During all stages of construction, route and distribute hauling and leveling equipment over the width and length of each layer of material.

Compact embankment side slopes flatter than 1V:1.75H with a tamping type roller or by walking with a dozer. For slopes 1V:1.75H or steeper, compact the slopes as construction of the embankment progresses.

Where placing embankment on one side of abutments, wing walls, piers, or culvert headwalls, compact the material using methods that prevent excessive pressure against the structure.

Where placing embankment material on both sides of a concrete wall or box structure, conduct operations so compacted embankment material is at the same elevation on both sides of the structure.

Where structural pilings are placed in embankment locations, limit the maximum particle size to 4 inches.

(b) Embankment within the roadway prism.

Specific Methods. Place all embankments using one or more of the following methods, as listed in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS:

Method 1—Side Casting & End Dumping. Place embankment by side casting and end dumping. Build solid embankments by working smaller rocks and fines in with the larger rocks and fines to fill the voids.

Method 2—Layer Placement. Roughen or step surfaces steeper than a ratio of 3 horizontal to 1 vertical (3:1) upon which embankment is to be placed, when shown on plans, in order to provide permanent bonding of new and old materials.

Layer place embankment, except over rock surfaces. Over rock surfaces, place material by end dumping to the minimum depth needed for operation of spreading equipment. Level and smooth each embankment layer before placement of subsequent layers. Operate hauling and spreading equipment uniformly over the full width of each layer.

Place suitable material in layers no more than 12 inches thick, except when the material contains rock more than 9 inches in diameter, in which case layers may be of sufficient thickness to accommodate the material involved. Ensure that no layer exceeds 2 feet before compaction.

Placing individual rocks or boulders greater than 2 feet in diameter will be permitted, provided that the embankment will accommodate them and that they are at least 6 inches below the subgrade. Carefully distribute rocks and fill the voids with finer material to form a dense and compacted mass.

Where material containing large amounts of rock is used to construct embankments, make layers of sufficient thickness to accommodate the material involved. Construct a solid embankment with adequate compaction by working smaller rock and fines in with the larger rocks to fill the voids, and by operating hauling and spreading equipment uniformly over the full width of each layer as the embankment is constructed.

Ensure that material is at a moisture content suitable to obtain a mass that will not visibly deflect under the load of the hauling and spreading equipment. Field drain and dry excessively wet material that is otherwise suitable for embankment before placement.

Method 3—Layer Placement (Roller Compaction). Place embankments as specified in method 2. Place in horizontal layers not exceeding 12 inches prior to compaction, except when the material contains rock more than 9 inches in diameter, in which case layers may be of sufficient thickness to accommodate the material involved. Obtain compaction using equipment listed in Subsection 204.11(a). Operate compaction equipment over the full width of each layer until visible deformation of the layer ceases or, in the case of the sheepsfoot roller, the roller “walks out” of the layer. Make at least three complete passes.

Method 4—Controlled Compaction (95%). Place embankments as specified in method 2; but place earth embankments in horizontal layers not exceeding 12 inches (loose measure), and compact them. Ensure that the moisture content of material is suitable for attaining the required compaction. Compact the embankments and the top 12 inches of excavation sections to at least 95 percent of the maximum density, as determined by AASHTO T 99, method C or D.

Determine the density of the embankment material during the progress of the work, in accordance with AASHTO T 191, T 205, or T 238; and T 217, T 239, or T 255. Correct for coarse particles in accordance with AASHTO T 224.

Density requirements will not apply to portions of rock embankments that cannot be tested in accordance with approved methods. When this condition exists, accomplish compaction by working smaller rocks and fines in with the larger rocks to fill the voids and by operating equipment over the embankment materials.

Method 5—Controlled Compaction (90%), Embankments shall be placed and compacted to at least 90 percent of the maximum density determined by AASHTO T 180, Method C or D, except that compaction of not less than 95% of AASHTO T 180 Method C or D shall be obtained for a minimum depth of 1 foot below subgrade for the width of the roadbe in both excavation and embankment sections.

204.11 Compaction. Compact the embankment using one of the following methods as specified: For compaction methods A, B & C use AASHTO T 27 to determine the amount of material retained on a No. 4 sieve. For compaction methods D, E & F no sieve test is required.

(a) Compaction A. Use AASHTO T 27 to determine the amount of material retained on a Number 4 sieve. If there is more than 80 percent retained on the No. 4 sieve use procedure (1). If there is 50 to 80 percent retained on the No. 4 sieve use procedure (2). If there is less than 50 percent retained on the No. 4 sieve use procedure (3).

(1) Adjust the moisture content to a level suitable for compaction. Fill the interstices around rock with earth or other fine material as practical. Use compression-type rollers at speeds less than 6 feet per second and vibratory rollers at speeds less than 3 feet per second. Compact each layer of material full width with one of the following and until there is no visible evidence of further consolidation.

(a) Four roller passes of a vibratory roller having a minimum dynamic force of 40,000 pounds impact per vibration and a minimum frequency of 1000 vibrations per minute.

(b) Eight roller passes of a 20-ton compression-type roller.

(c) Eight roller passes of a vibratory roller having a minimum dynamic force of 30,000 pounds impact per vibration and a minimum frequency of 1000 vibrations per minute.

Increase the compactive effort for layers deeper than 12 inches as follows:

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