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Project A MSE Wall

ITEM

NO. DESCRIPTION PAY

UNIT

EST.

QTY.

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

PRICE

15101 Mobilization Lump Sum All n/a $___________

15201 Construction survey and staking, method 1, tolerance B Lump Sum All n/a $___________

20105 Clearing and grubbing, Disposal of tops and limbs (f), logs (i), stumps (j) Lump Sum All n/a $___________

25503 Select granular backfill Cubic Yard* 1541 $_________ $___________

25550 Mechanically Stabilized Earth Wall Square Foot 2464.0 $__________ $___________

32203 Aggregate base, grading D, compaction method B Cubic Yard* 354 $__________ $___________

40451 ODOT 1/2 Inch Dense Graded HMAC, Level II, Asphalt Cement PG-64-22 Ton 205.0 $__________ $___________

60503 Geocomposite underdrain system Foot* 164 $__________ $___________

63307 Delineators, Carsonite Each 12 $__________ $___________

63501 Temporary Traffic Control Lump Sum All n/a $___________

TOTAL COST $__________

* Denotes Contract Quantity

B-2 - NOTE: Payment for bond premiums in accordance with Clause 52.232-5, Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, shall not be in addition to the contract price. Include bond payments under 151.01 Mobilization. Payment will be made on actual work performed as described in FP-03 109.01 unless otherwise noted.

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SECTION C – STATEMENT OF WORK

The estimated start work date is July 15, 2021. All work shall be completed within 60 calendar days after the effective date of the Notice to Proceed.

PRICE RANGE

The Government's estimate is between $250,000 and $500,000.

C-1 STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS - AGAR 452.211-72 (FEB 1988)

The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications referenced in Section J.

Work includes:

Furnishing all technical expertise, labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, operating supplies and incidentals necessary to complete construction of a MSE Wall on XX Rd as shown on the attached plans. Work includes, but is not limited to traffic control, clearing, excavation, aggregate placement, compacting, welded wire MSE earth retaining wall system that includes geocomposite drainage system, and asphalt placement.

This project is taken from an upcoming Forest Service project, but has been generalized such that mobilization costs should not be influenced by perdiem and transportation costs. This is accomplished by making the following assumptions:

SAMPLE PROJECT A ASSUMPTIONS:

1. The project is located in Oregon on one of the Forests covered by this contract (Fremont- Winema, Mt. Hood, Rogue River-Siskiyou, Siuslaw, Umpqua and Willamette National Forests, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area). Oregon Davis-Bacon wages apply.

a. For ease of bidding, assume the project is 50 miles (each way) from your home office.

b. If your office is greater than 50 miles from one of the Forests covered by this contract, use that distance for bidding estimatation.

2. The materials that are typically subcontracted include:

a. MSE Wall Supplies: Please use a cost of $15/SY for this.

i. This includes materials, delivered to site, and 3 days of consultation from suppliers.

ii. $15/SY is the suppliers quote to you and doesn’t include handling, overhead, profit and risk.

b. Hot Mix Asphaltic (HMA) Concrete (two options):

i. Self paving ~ HMA at plant is $50/ton, distance from plant to site is 50 miles (each way). Contractor (prime) includes haul costs, overhead, profit, and risk in his bid.

ii. HMA in-place by paving subcontractor $100/ton, does not include your (prime)

Sample Project A Page 2 of 98 overhead, profit and risk.

c. Select Granular Backfill:

i. Acceptable 3” minus ~ 12.50/CY, distance from quarry to site is 40 miles (1 hour each way to site). Contractor to handle trucking. Contractor needs to include haul costs, overhead, profit, and risk in his bid.

d. Aggregate base, grading D:

i. Acceptable minus ~ 12.50/CY, distance from quarry to site is 40 miles (1 hour each way to site). Contractor to handle trucking. Contractor needs to include haul costs, overhead, profit, and risk in his bid.

3. Additional site details:

a. Clearing and grubbing at site is minimal.

b. Disposal site needs minimal preparation and is 0.25 miles from project site. Will require some maintenance as shown in typical – shape to drain.

c. Water source is 2 miles each way from project site.

d. Roads accessing site are paved county roads and 2 lane (paved) Forest Service roads.

C-2 PROJECT LOCATION

The project can be located as follows:

Project is located on Forest nearest your home office. Access is by state and local roads, with the last 12 miles being a two lane paved Forest Service road.

C-5 SPECIFICATIONS APPLICABLE TO THIS INDIVIDUAL PROJECT

[X] FHWA Standard Specification 2014 U.S. Customary applies

The attached “List of Specifications” and “Supplemental Specifications” apply. All specifications not included in the specification listing, but referenced by listed specifications, are applicable.

C-7 PRODUCT SAMPLES AND/OR SUBMITTALS

The following product samples and/or submittals are required for this project:

Title Referenced by Specification No

Time of Government Approval After Submittal

Schedule for Construction

FAR 52.236-15 14 Days

Safety Plan FAR 52.236-13 14 Days Hazardous Spill Plan 107.10 14 Days Traffic Control Plan 156.00 14 Days Erosion Control Plan 157.03 14 Days Minor Aggregate Courses

703.05 14 Days

Asphalt Job-Mix 404.02 14 Days

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Formula Select Granular Backfill 704.10 14 Days Bridge Permit Plans 30 Days

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C-8 SHOP DRAWINGS

The following shop drawings shall be submitted on this project:

Title Referenced by Specification No

Time of Government Approval After Submittal

MSE Wall Installation Drawings 104.03, 255.03 14 Days

(End of clause)

C-9 MATERIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REPORTS

The following material certifications and/or testing reports shall be submitted on this project:

Title Referenced by Specification No

Time of Government Approval After Submittal

Aggregate Certification 106.03(b), 322.03 14 Days Asphalt Certification 106.03(b), 404.02 14 Days Select Granular Backfill 704.10 14 Days Geocomposite 714.02 14 Days Welded Wire Wall 720.01 14 Days MSE wall Desity Testing Plans 5 Days

(End of clause)

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F-5 FAR 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF

WORK (APR 1984) ALTERNATE I (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within fourteen (14) calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and

(c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 60 days after the contractor recieves the notice to proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

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SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G-9 POST AWARD CONFERENCE (AGAR 452.215-73) (NOV 1996)

A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled and held within 15 days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held at: the Headquarters of the nearest Forest Service Office to the project site.

(End of clause)

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H-1 POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARDS

(a) Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor. This list shall not be deemed to be all-inclusive. The Contractor shall bear the sole responsibility for taking all appropriate actions necessary to prevent accidents and injuries to individuals at the worksite.

(b) The following checked activities have been identified by the Government as potential safety hazards.

[ ] Confined space entry.

[X] Temporary excavation/deep trenching/slope stability.

[X] Tree falling.

[X] Fall hazard from work heights exceeding six feet.

[ ] Blasting.

[X] Traffic control on high-volume and/or high-speed and/or limited visibility roads.

[X] Heavy equipment operation.

[X] Tree climbing and/or tower climbing.

[ ] Fire hazards.

[ ] Hazardous materials handling.

[ ] Electrical hazard.

[X] Hydraulic and/or pneumatic and/or other high-pressure hazards.

[X] Mechanical hazards such as pulleys, springs, etc.

[X] Other: Steep Side Slopes

(End of clause)

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H-2 INDUSTRIAL CAMPS

Forest Service regulations for Use of Campgrounds prohibit occupancy of developed recreation sites for other than primarily recreation purposes. No industrial camping will be authorized at these sites.

A special use permit is required on National Forest land for industrial camps. These permits are to be obtained by the Contractor through the Contracting Officer. Such permission, if granted, will be without charge to the Contractor but may include use restrictions.

One self-contained camp unit will be allowed at each staging area and equipment or supply dump for use by a watchman.

H-3 SPECIAL EQUIPMENT CLEANING REQUIREMENTS

All earth moving equipment (loaders, excavators, dump trucks, etc.) moved to the job site shall be cleaned of weeds and their seeds prior to each entrance onto the National Forest lands. Cleaning shall consist of the removal of all dirt, grease, debris, and materials that may harbor noxious weeds and their seeds. This may require the use of a pressure hose.

Equipment shall be made available for visual inspection by the Forest Service prior to entering Forest Service lands. The Contractor shall advise of a proposed date for mobilization. Inspections will take place at mutually agreeable en-route locations in advance of entry onto National Forest lands.

Special care shall be taken to assure removal of the following noxious weeds and their seeds:

spotted knapweed (Centaurea maculosa) diffuse knapweed (C. diffusa) yellow starthistle (C. solstitialis) gorse (Ulex europaeus) rush skeletonweed (Chondrilla juncea) tansy ragwort (Senecio jecobaea) purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) distaff thistle (Carthamus lanatus) scotch broom (Cytisus scoparius)

The Contractor shall take special care under this contract to prevent contamination of water at the work sites with any petroleum residues from mechanical equipment operations. This shall include daily inspection and cleaning as appropriate.

H-4 PHYSICAL DATA (FAR 52.236-4) (APR 1984)

Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

(a) The indications of physical conditions on the Plans and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by surveys, drive probing and visible observations of the project site.

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(b) Weather conditions: Data from near site:

(c) Transportation facilities: Access project site by paved county and forest service roads.

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H-5 LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION

(a) The Contractor shall not remove, deface, injure, or destroy trees, shrubs, lawn, or natural features not designated for treatment. The Contractor shall confine operations to within the clearing limits or other areas designated in the contract documents, and prevent the depositing of rocks, excavated materials, stumps, or other debris outside of these limits. Material which falls outside of these limits shall be retrieved, disposed of, or incorporated in the work as directed by the Contracting Officer.

(b) Prevention of Oil Spills. If the Contractor maintains storage facilities for oil or oil products on site, appropriate preventive measures shall be taken to insure that any spill of such oil or oil products does not enter any stream or other waters of the United States or any of the individual states. If a spill of petroleum product should occur in water, the Contractor shall take immediate action to clean up or contain the spill, then immediately notify the Engineer and the Oregon Emergency Response System (OERS), telephone 1-800-452-0311 or 1-503-378-4124, and then immediately notify the Contracting Officer.

Contractor shall have a SPILL RESPONSE KIT on the project whenever equipment is operating. The spill kit shall be sufficient to absorb 34 gallons of oil, designed to float on the surface, while absorbing oil and repelling water. The KIT shall meet or exceed the physical properties of “New Pig Products Spill Kit #408”.

Oil absorbing mats are required under all stationary equipment, or equipment being serviced within the Forest Boundary to prevent leaking or spilled petroleum base products from contaminating soil and water resources. Such material will be furnished by Contactor and approved by Contracting Officer.

Servicing of all equipment shall be done only in the areas approved by the Contracting Officer. If the total oil or oil products storage exceeds 1320 gallons or if any single container exceeds a capacity of 660 gallons, the Contractor shall prepare a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan.

Such plan shall meet applicable EPA requirements (40 CFR 112) including certification by a registered professional engineer.

Equipment shall be furnished on a fully operational basis, of modern design and in good operating condition with no fuel or oil leaks. Repairs and move-in/move-out are the Contractor’s responsibility.

All equipment shall be power washed and shall be clean prior to entering Forest Service Land.

(c) No objectionable material shall be allowed to enter any stream, river, lake, or other body of water.

Material which falls in these areas shall be retrieved and disposed of, or incorporated in the work as directed by the Contracting Officer, and damage to vegetation or structures outside the project limits shall be repaired as directed by the Contracting Officer.

(d) The Contractor shall not operate equipment or otherwise disturb the natural vegetation and soil beyond the areas flagged on the ground or beyond two feet from edge of walkways, top of cuts, or toe of fills.

(e) The Contractor will make every reasonable attempt to preserve the scenic and natural environment

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H-6 MOISTURE SENSITIVE SOILS

Contractors are cautioned that the roadway structure is designed so that the completed road will support highway legal loads during a limited use season. Construction equipment often subjects the uncompleted roadway structure to loadings it is not designed to support. This is especially critical during periods of excessive moisture and will require careful selection and scheduling to permit efficient operation. Any damage resulting from operations which renders the material unsuitable for use or results in potential siltation of streams will be corrected by the Contractor at its expense.

(End of clause)

H-7 PRODUCT SUBSTITUTION

Any modification of items, designs, materials, products or equipment (including Government-Furnished property), made necessary because of a substitution, will be the responsibility of the Contractor without adjustment in contract price or time. The Contracting Officer's approval of any substitute will not affect the Contractor's responsibility for such modification. Any and all substitutions will be requested by the Contractor after award of the contract has been made. No approvals will be made prior to award.

(End of clause)

H-8 ROAD USE AND MAINTENANCE

Use of Roads

(a) The Contractor is authorized to use roads that are listed as access to this project.

Road Number

Name Termini Description of Authorization Restrictions or Requirements See Road Rules

Maintenance Required

XX XX Road MP 0.0 to 12.5 NONE NONE

If the Contractor requests use of a National Forest road or segment not designated for use, the Forest Service may authorize such use if not in conflict with the current Road Rules Document. Authorization to use such additional roads may include maintenance requirements and use limitations.

The roads authorized for use are subject to the following provisions:

1. The Road Rules in the current Siuslaw, Willamette, Mt. Hood, Deschutes and Umpqua National Forest Road Rules Document are applicable to all commercial road users. These documents titles

SIUSLAW NATIONAL FOREST ROAD RULES, COMMERCIAL HAULING ROAD RULES MAP

(Willamette National Forest), MT. HOOD NATIONAL FOREST ROAD RULES POLICY, Sample Project A Page 9 of 98

DESCHUTES NATIONAL FOREST COMMERCIAL ROAD RULES, and COMMERCIAL ROAD RULES (Umpqua National Forest) are available for inspection at the Willamette and Siuslaw National Forest Supervisor's Offices.

2. State laws governing traffic rules and equipment requirements on State and County highways.

3. Federal Regulations contained in 36 CFR 261.12. These regulations prohibit use of vehicles or equipment in excess of State legal highway loads or posted limits without valid State or Forest Service overload permits, damaging a road while using it, and blocking a road open to use by others, except as may otherwise be provided in the contract.

4. Federal Regulations contained in 36 CFR 261.54 as applied to the area by an order issued under 36 CFR 261.50. These regulations authorized the Forest Service as a sovereign act, to issue additional restrictions and closures any time conditions warrant. Such closures will be in addition to those shown in the current Road Rules Document and will be posted on the road.

5. Unless otherwise provided, the Government will not snowplow roads for the Contractor's use. The Contractor may snowplow any road designated for its use, unless snowplowing of the road is prohibited below or in the Road Rules Document. On roads where snowplowing is authorized, a permit defining snowplowing requirements is required. The Contractor will be responsible for repair of any damage to the road structure caused by the snow removal operations. Vehicles, other than conventional over-the-snow vehicles (snowmobiles), will not be permitted to use roads when there is an average uncompacted depth of more than 4 inches of snow unless the road has been snowplowed.

Traffic Control

The Contractor shall provide, erect, and maintain all necessary barricades, suitable and sufficient lights, danger signals, signs, and other traffic control devices, and shall take all necessary precautions for the protection of the work and safety of the public. Suitable warning signs shall be provided to properly control and direct traffic.

The Contractor shall erect warning signs in advance to any place on the project where operations may interfere with the use of the road or trail by traffic and at all intermediate points, where the project crosses or coincides with an existing road or trail.

(End of clause)

H-9 TANK TRUCK

In addition to the requirements under Fire Precautionary Measure 1 – Tank Truck (Section J), a tank truck is required during all contract operations.

H-10 CONTROL OF MATERIAL

A Rights In and Use of Materials: The Contractor may use on the project suitable stone, gravel, or sand encountered in the excavation.

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B Excavation: Unclassified.

C Material Sources:

1. Borrow sources, if needed, must be approved in advance by the Contracting Officer. Such borrow sources shall be restored to a natural appearance.

2. Native timber material used in construction shall not be taken within sight of any road or trail.

Stumps resulting from tree cutting shall be no more than six (6) inches in height. All debris resulting from preparation of the native timber for use, shall be scattered not more than four (4) inches in depth and out of meadows, stream courses, lakes and ponds.

3. Rocks and mineral soil excavated within the normal excavation shall be conserved and used as needed.

D Storage and Stockpiling of Materials: Materials shall be stored to assure the preservation of quality and fitness for the work. Stored materials shall be located to facilitate their prompt inspection. Sites on Forest Service administered land, approved by the Forest Service, may be used for storage purposes and for the placing of Contractor's plant equipment. All storage sites provided by the Forest Service shall be restored at the Contractor's expense. Contractor shall be responsible for making arrangements for storage on other than Forest Service administered lands.

E Local Disposal Sites: Designated disposal sites for this project are shown on the Plans.

F Earthwork Tolerances: Unless working tolerances are specified, all work performed and materials furnished shall be in reasonably close conformity with lines, grades, cross sections, dimensions, and material requirements shown on the Plans, indicated in the specifications, or designated on the ground.

"Reasonably close conformity" is in compliance with reasonable and customary manufacturing and construction tolerances.

(End of clause)

H-11 CONSTRUCTION STAKES, LINES, AND GRADES

(a) The Forest Service has marked initial survey control points at the project site as shown on the plans. These control points (rebar with plastic caps, spikes with brooms, and pk nails) constitute the field control from which the Contractor shall execute the work and shall be left in place until the Engineer approves their removal.

(b) The Contractor shall do all further surveying, staking, and engineering to establish the horizontal and vertical control necessary to result in having the finished work comply with the lines and grades shown on the Plans or stated in the specifications. This work is incidental to the pay items.

(c) If any construction control points have been destroyed or displaced, or are erroneous, the Contractor shall promptly notify the CO. If these points are destroyed or displaced due to Contractor's negligence or operation, the cost for replacing them will be charged to the Contractor.

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(d) In case of any construction changes, the Contractor shall cooperate with the CO and facilitate the prompt reestablishment of the field control for the adjusted work.

(End of clause)

H-12 PROSECUTION OF WORK

(a) Construction activity shall be limited to the hours between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless other hours are approved in writing by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall conduct activities so that interference with the public shall be kept at a minimum. The project site shall maintain one lane open to public access at all times

(b) The Contractor shall use measures and precautions necessary to warn and protect the public and Government personnel during work at the project site. Such actions include, but are not limited to, furnishing and maintaining barricades and signs around the work site and roping off the area.

(c) Blasting on this project is prohibited. The contractor shall use mechanical equipment to excavate rock or non-explosive means that will fracture rock, be non-toxic, and are approved in writing by the

COR.

(End of clause)

H-13 PROTECTION OF IMPROVEMENTS

Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, Contractor shall remove the existing traffic signs within the work area and reinstall to their approximate existing locations prior to final acceptance.

(End of clause)

H-14 SANITATION REQUIREMENTS

Unless substitute measures or equipment are authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer, protection of air and water quality will include the use of approved chemical toilets by all persons engaged in road construction or in removing timber under this contract while they are within the boundaries of the Forest. Such facilities shall be furnished by Contractor in quantities and at locations approved by the CO. No habitation or overnight dwelling by employees of Contractor will be permitted on National Forest land without advance written approval from the Contracting Officer.

(End of clause)

H-15 STATE PERMITS

Roads in the project work area necessary to complete the project are designated as "within the immediate construction project" for consideration under ORS 767.025 as to the nonapplicability of PUC requirements.

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H-16 FINAL CLEANUP

Contractor shall remove and dispose all of its own trash and refuse from the contract area. Material to be removed includes, but is not limited to camp refuse such as tin cans, aluminum foil, glass, paper, garbage, used engine oil, oil filters, oil cans, grease cartridges, etc. This Cleanup is a subsidiary item for which no special payment will be made. All debris shall be disposed off National Forest Land and in accordance with State and Local disposal requirements.

(End of clause)

H-17 PROTECTION OF CULTURAL RESOURCES

Location of known historic or prehistoric sites, buildings, objects, and properties related to American history, architecture, archaeology and culture, such as settler or Indian artifacts, protected by American Antiquities Act of 1906 (16 U.S.C. 431-433), National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C.

470) and the Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979 (PL 96-95 and 36 CFR 261.9(e)) shall be identified on the ground by Forest Service. Forest Service may unilaterally modify or cancel this contract to protect an area, object of antiquity, artifact, or similar object which is or may be entitled to protection under these Acts regardless of when the area, object or artifact is discovered or identified.

Discovery of such areas or objects by either party shall be promptly reported to the other party.

Contractor shall protect all known and identified historic or prehistoric sites, buildings, objects and properties related to American history, architecture, archaeology and culture against destruction, obliteration, removal or damage during Contractor's Operations. In accordance with 36 CFR 296.14(c), Contractor shall bear costs of restoration, provided that such payment shall not relieve Contractor from civil or criminal remedies otherwise provided by law.

Wheeled or track-laying equipment shall not be operated within such areas except on roads. Unless agreed otherwise, trees will not be felled into such areas.

(End of clause)

H-18 PROTECTION OF HABITAT OF ENDANGERED, THREATENED, AND SENSITIVE

SPECIES

Location of areas needing special measures for protection of plants or animals listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act of l973, as amended, or as sensitive by the Regional Forester under authority of FSM 2670, are shown on the Plans and identified on the ground. Measures needed to protect such areas have been included elsewhere in this contract or are as follows:

NONE

If protection measures prove inadequate, if other such areas are discovered, or if new species are listed as Federally threatened or endangered or as sensitive by the Regional Forester, Forest Service may either cancel or unilaterally modify this contract to provide additional protection regardless of when such facts become known. Discovery of such areas by either party shall be promptly reported to the other party.

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PART III--LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J--LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

J-1 LIST OF ATTACHMENTS (AGAR 452.252-70) (FEB 1988)

Item Number of Pages

1. List of Specifications and Supplemental Project Specifications 58 pages

2. List of Applicable Plan Set Sheets: 10 Sheets

Sheet No. Title 1 Title Sheet 2 Vicinity Map, Disposal Area, Delineator Typ 3 Estimate of Quantities & General Notes 4 Existing Site Plan 5 Proposed Site Plan 6 Wall Profile 7 Layout Tables 8 Construction Details 9 MSE Wall Details 10 Traffic Control Plan

3. General Decision Number: OR20200001 09/04/2020 16 pages

4. Fire Protection Requirements Forms from basic contract:

• R6-FS-6300-52 applies

• Measure 1 applies

• Measure 2 applies

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FP-03 SPECIFICATIONS IDIQ Sample Project A

All specifications not included in the specifications listing, but referenced by listed specifications, are applicable. The supplemental specifications shown on the specification list are physically attached. Section 100 through 149 of the Standard Specifications and all other Standard or supplemental specifications shown in the specification listing are applicable to this contract.

Title Revised Preface 3/15/2004

101 Terms, Format, and Definitions FP03

101.01 Meaning of Terms 1/22/2009

101.03 Abbreviations 6/16/2006

101.04 Definitions 3/29/2007

102 Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract FP03

102.00 Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract 2/16/2005

103 Scope of Work FP03

103.00 Deletions 2/16/2005

104 Control of Work FP03

104.00 Deletions 6/16/2006

104.06 Use of Roads by Contractor 2/17/2005

105 Control of Material FP03

105.02 Material Sources 1/18/2007

105.05 Use of Material Found in the Work 5/12/2004

106 Acceptance of Work FP03

106.01 Conformity with Contract Requirements 7/31/2007

106.07 Delete 5/11/2004

107 Legal Regulations and Responsibility to the Public FP03

107.05 Responsibility for Damage Claims 5/11/2004

107.06 Contractor's Responsibility for Work 6/16/2006

107.09 Legal Relationship of Parties 6/16/2006

107.10 Environmental Protection 6/16/2006

108 Prosecution and Progress FP03

108.00 108 Delete 2/16/2005

109 Measurement and Payment FP03

109.00 Deletions 2/17/2005

109.02 Measurement Terms and Definitions 6/16/2006

151 Mobilization FP03

152.00 Construction Survey and Staking Description

FP03

5/24/2005

154 Contractor Sampling and Testing FP03

154.01 Description 5/24/2005

155 Schedules for Construction Contracts FP03

155.00 Contractor Quality Control Plan, Records 5/11/2004

156 Public Traffic FP03

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156.03 Accommodating Traffic During Work 2/24/2005

156.04 Maintaining Roadways During Work 2/24/2005

156.08 Traffic and Safety Supervisor 2/24/2005

157 Soil Erosion Control FP03

157.03 General 2/24/2005

170.00 Develop Water Supply and Watering 3/26/2007

171.01 Weed and Disease Prevention 3/26/2007

201 Clearing and Grubbing FP03

201.00 Deletions 8/9/2009

201.01 Description 2/18/2005

201.04 Clearing, ( c ) 2/22/2005

201.06 Disposal 11/9/2005

203 Removal of Structures and Obstructions FP03

203.01 Description 2/25/2005

203.05 Disposing of Material 5/30/2007

203.08 Payment 2/24/2005

204 Excavation and Embankment FP03

204.00 Complete Specification 5/28/2008

209 Structure Excavation and Backfill FP03

209.07 Dewatering 7/12/2007

209.11 Compacting 2/24/2005

255 Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls FP03

255.02 Material - Acceptance 2/25/2005

322.00 Minor Aggregate Courses 10/24/2007

404 Minor Hot Asphalt Concrete FP03

404.02 Composition of Mix (Job-Mix Formula) 6/9/2006

404.04 Weather Limitation 3/2/2005

404.06 Placing 3/2/2005

404.06 Placing 3/23/2007

404.09 Acceptance 3/2/2005

605 Underdrains, Sheet drains, and Pavement Edge Drains FP03 635 Temporary Traffic Control FP03

635.03 General 5/13/2004

703 Aggregate FP03

703.05 Subbase, Base, Surface Course, and Screened Aggregate 8/14/2009

703.07 Table 703-2 Correction 3/2/2005

703.10 Flakiness Index and Adherent Coatings 4/11/2011

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704 Soil FP03

704.10 Select Granular Backfill 6/5/2013

713 Roadside Improvement Material FP03

713.05 Mulch 3/2/2005

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Preface

Delete all but the first paragraph and add the following:

Preface_wo_03_15_2004_m

The Forest Service, US Department of Agriculture has adopted FP-03 for construction of National Forest System Roads.

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101 - Terms, Format, and Definitions

101.01 Meaning of Terms

101.01_nat_us_01_22_2009

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

101.03_nat_us_06_16_2006

101.03 Abbreviations.

Add the following to (a) Acronyms:

AFPA

MSHA

NIST

NESC

WCLIB

American Forest and Paper Association Mine Safety and Health Administration National Institute of Standards and Technology National Electrical Safety Code West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau

Add the following to (b) SI symbols:

mp Milepost ppm Part Per Million

101.04_nat_us_03_29_2007

101.04 Definitions.

Delete the following definitions and substitute the following:

Bid Schedule--The Schedule of Items.

Bridge--No definition.

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--No definition.

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

Sample Project A Page 19 of 98 http://www.nist.gov/ lands), or (2) Real property necessary for the project, including roadway, buffer areas, access, and drainage areas.

Add the following:

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.

Design Quantity--“Design quantity” is a Forest Service method of measurement from the FS-96 Forest Service Specifications for the Construction of Roads and Bridges. Under these FP specifications this term is replaced by the term “Contract Quantities”.

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.

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:

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Figure 101-1—Illustration of road structure terms.

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102 Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract

Delete Section 102 in its entirety.

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Deletions

Delete all but subsection 103.01 Intent of Contract.

104 - Control of Work

Deletions

Delete Sections 104.01, 104.02, and 104.04.

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Add the following subsection:

104.06 Use of Roads by Contractor

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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.

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105 - Control of Material

105.02 Material Sources.

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105.02(a) Government-provided sources.

Add the following:

Comply with the requirements of 30 CFR 56, subparts B and H. Use all suitable material for aggregate regardless of size unless otherwise designated. When required, re-establish vegetation in disturbed areas according to section 625.

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105.05 Use of Material Found in the Work.

Delete 105.05 (a) and (b) and the last sentence of the second paragraph and substitute the following:

Materials produced or processed from Government lands in excess of the quantities required for performance of this contract are the property of the Government. The Government is not obligated to make reimbursement for the cost of producing these materials.

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104 - Acceptance of Work 106.01_nat_us_07_31_2007

106.01 Conformity with Contract Requirements.

Delete Subsection 106.01 and substitute the following:

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 and replace work that does not conform to the contract, or to prevailing industry standards where no specific contract requirements are noted, at no cost to the Government.

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(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.

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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.

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106.07 Delete

Delete subsection 106.07.

107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public

107.05 Responsibility for Damage Claims.

Delete the entire subsection.

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107.06 Contractor’s Responsibility for Work.

Delete the following from the first paragraph.

“except as provided in Subsection 106.07”.

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107.09 Legal Relationship of the Parties.

Delete the entire subsection.

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107.10 Environmental Protection.

Add the following:

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Design and locate equipment repair shops, stationary refueling sites, or other facilities to minimize the potential and impacts of hazardous material spills on Government land.

Before beginning any work, submit a Hazardous Spill Plan. List actions to be taken in the event of a spill. Incorporate preventive measures to be taken, such as the location of mobile refueling facilities, storage and handling of hazardous materials, and similar information. Immediately notify the CO of all hazardous material spills. Provide a written narrative report form no later than 24 hours after the initial report and include the following:

Description of the item spilled (including identity, quantity, manifest number, and other identifying information).

Whether amount spilled is EPA or state reportable, and if so whether it was reported, and to whom.

Exact time and location of spill including a description of the area involved.

Containment procedures.

Summary of any communications the Contractor had with news media, Federal, state and local regulatory agencies and officials, or Forest Service officials.

Description of clean-up procedures employed or to be employed at the site including final disposition and disposal location of spill residue.

When available provide copies of all spill related clean up and closure documentation and correspondence from regulatory agencies.

The Contractor is solely responsible for all spills or leaks that occur during the performance of this contract. Clean up spills or leaks to the satisfaction of the CO and in a manner that complies with Federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

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108 Delete.

Delete Section 108 in its entirety.

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109 - Measurement and Payment

109 Deletions

Delete the following entire subsections:

109.06 Pricing of Adjustments.

109.07 Eliminated Work.

109.08 Progress Payments.

109.09 Final Payment.

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109.02 Measurement Terms and Definitions.

(b) Contract quantity.

Add the following:

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

Change the following:

“(b) Cubic yard” to “(c) Cubic yard”.

Add the following definition:

(p) Thousand Board Feet (Mbf). 1,000 board feet based on nominal widths, thickness, and extreme usable length of each piece of lumber or timber actually incorporated in the job. For glued laminated timber, 1,000 board feet based on actual width, thickness, and length of each piece actually incorporated in the job.

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152 - Construction Survey and Staking 152.00_nat_us_08_05_2005

Description

152.01(c) Material.

Add the following:

Use required stake dimensions and materials. Pre-paint the top 2 inches of all stakes and lath, or mark them with plastic flagging. Use designated colors for paint or flagging. Mark all stakes with a stake pencil that leaves a legible imprint, or with waterproof ink.

Do not use aerosol spray paints.

Use moisture-resistant paper for survey notes. Keep notes in books with covers that will protect the contents and retain the pages in numerical sequence.

Construction Requirements

152.02 General.

Delete the first two sentences.

Add the following:

When indicated on the plans, a preliminary survey line has been established on the ground. The project location line is established by offsets from this preliminary line.

Delete second sentence in second paragraph and replace with the following:

Reestablish missing reference, control lines, or stakes as necessary to control subsequent construction staking operations

152.03 Survey and Staking Requirements.

(b) Roadway cross-sections.

Replace the first two sentences with the following:

Take roadway cross-sections normal to centerline. When the centerline curve radius is less than or equal to 200 feet, take cross-sections at a maximum centerline spacing of 25 feet. When the centerline curve radius is greater that 200 feet take cross-sections at a maximum centerline spacing of 80 feet.

c) Slope Stakes & References:

Replace section with the following:

Slope stakes and references. When required, locate slope stakes on designated portions of the road. Locate the slope stake catch points and use them to establish clearing limits and slope stake references.

Mark slope stakes with the station, the amount of cut or fill, the horizontal distance to centerline, and the slope ratios.

Place slope reference stakes at least 10 feet outside the clearing limit and mark with the offset distance to the slope stake. Place sight stakes when required.

Prior to clearing and grubbing operations, move the slope stake outside the clearing limit to the slope reference stake. After clearing and grubbing and before excavation, reset the slope stakes in their original position.

Use the designated method to establish the slope stake catchpoint.

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• Method I—Computed Method. Use the template information shown in the plans or other Government-provided data to calculate the actual location of the catchpoint. The slope stake “catchpoint distance” provided may be used as a trial location to initiate slope staking. Recatch slope stakes on any section that does not match the staking report within the tolerances established in Table 152-2.

• Method II—Catchpoint Measurement Method. Determine the location of slope stake catchpoints by measuring the catchpoint distances shown in the plans or other Government-provided data.

(d) Clearing and grubbing limits.

Add the following:

Establish clearing limits on each side of the location line by measuring the required horizontal or slope distances shown in the stake notes. Mark the clearing limits with flagging or tags on trees to be left standing, or on lath. Make markings intervisible, and no more than 90 feet apart.

After establishing clearing limits, move the location line stake outside the clearing limits for station identification purposes, and mark it with horizontal distance to location line

(e) Centerline reestablishment.

Replace with the following:

Reestablish centerline from instrument control points. The maximum spacing between centerline points is 25 feet when the centerline curve radius is less than or equal to 200 feet. When the centerline curve radius is greater than 200 feet, the maximum distance between centerline points is 80 feet.

(g) Culverts.

Replace subsection with the following:

Set culvert reference stakes at all culvert locations. Set a culvert reference stake on the centerline of the culvert 10 feet from each end or beyond the clearing limit, whichever is greater. Record the following on culvert reference stakes:

(1) Diameter, actual field measured length, and type of culvert.

(2) The vertical and horizontal distance from the reference stake to the invert at the ends of the culvert.

(3) Station of actual point where culvert intersects centerline.

When required, stake headwall for culverts by setting a hub with a guard stake on each side of the culvert on line with the face of the headwall. Perform this work after clearing is completed.

152.03 (l) Miscellaneous Survey and Staking.

Add the following:

(11) Cattleguards

(12) Drain Dips

(13) Erosion Control Measures

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Replace Table 152-1 with the following two tables:

Table 152-1 Tolerances for reestablishing P-line, traverse, and elevations.

Precision Class

Minimum Position Closure Angular Accuracy (±)

L-Line Tangent Control Pointsa

Vertical Closureb

A (Bridges) 1/10,000 2 sets, direct/reverse

10 second rejection limit N/A 0.02 ft or 0.02ft/1000ftc

B 1/5,000 2 sets, direct/reverse 20 second rejection limit 0.1 ft 0.02 ft or

0.02ft/1000ftc

C 1/1,000 1 set, direct/reverse 1 minute rejection limit 0.2 ft 0.5ft/1000ftc

D 1/300 Foresight and backsight;

15 minute rejection limitc 0.4 ft 1.0ft/1000ftc

E 1/100 Foresight and backsight;

30 minute rejection limitc 0.8 ft 1.0ft/1000ftc

a. Accuracy of offset measurement.

b. Determine vertical closures at intervals not to exceed 2000 ft as measured along centerline.

c. Use greater value.

Table 152-2 Cross section and slope stake tolerances.

Item Tolerances

A B C D E

Allowable deviation of cross-section line projection from a true perpendicular to tangents, a true bisector of angle points, or a true radius of curves

(±)2o (±)3o (±)3o (±)5o (±)5o

Take cross-sections topography measurements so that variations in ground from a straight line connecting the…