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US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Statement of Work

2023 Bridge Maintenance Project Tonto National Forest Payson Ranger District

11/13/2023

PROJECT SCOPE

The purpose of this project is to address bridge maintenance needs on the Webber Creek and Camp Geronimo bridges. The Webber Creek Bridge is a two-lane, single span, reinforced concrete bridge built in 2011. The Camp Geronimo Bridge is a single lane, single span, longitudinal glulam wood bridge built in 1955. Both bridges reside within a forest restoration initiative area; therefore, the maintenance on these bridges is priority to assist broader agency goals.

The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and tools, including incidentals, necessary for the bridge maintenance work items and traffic control required within this project.

PROJECT LOCATION

This bridge maintenance project is located within the Payson Ranger District of Tonto National Forest, located in Gila County, Arizona. Directions to the project sites from the Payson area are as follows:

Webber Creek Bridge

From the north side of The Home Depot and the Speedway gas station on North Beeline Highway (AZ-260/AZ-87) in Payson, drive east on Houston Mesa Road (FR 199). Follow Houston Mesa Road for approximately 10.1 miles to Fire Control Road (FR 64) and stay left to turn onto FR 64. Continue west on Forest Road 64 for 4.2 miles to the bridge at N 34° 22.768 W 111° 20.905.

If coming from Pine, travel south on AZ-260/AZ-87 for about eight miles to Fire Control Road, then drive east on Fire Control Road for approximately 5.8 miles to the bridge.

Camp Geronimo Bridge

Follow the above directions for Webber Creek Bridge. Just before approaching the east abutment of Webber Creek Bridge, turn right on FR 440 and continue north for approximately 0.8 miles to Camp Geronimo Bridge at N 34° 23.269 W 111° 21.346.

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

This project shall adhere to the requirements of the following:

1) US Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration “Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-14,” available online at https://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/specs/.

2) Forest Service Supplemental Specifications to the FP-14 (attached to solicitation package)

3) US Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration “Manual on Uniform Traffic

Control Devices” (MUTCD), online at https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/pdfs/2009r1r2/pdf_index.htm.

4) US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service “Sign Installation Guide” available online at https://www.fs.fed.us/t-d/pubs/pdfpubs/pdf10712812/pdf10712812dpi72.pdf (attached to this document with additional notes provided below)

5) Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH), 2nd Edition, published by American Association of Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). Available for download at https://store.transportation.org/Item/CollectionDetail?ID=211.

6) Roadside Design Guide, 4th Edition, published by AASHTO. Available for download at https://store.transportation.org/Item/CollectionDetail?ID=105.

https://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/specs/ https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/pdfs/2009r1r2/pdf_index.htm https://www.fs.fed.us/t-d/pubs/pdfpubs/pdf10712812/pdf10712812dpi72.pdf https://store.transportation.org/Item/CollectionDetail?ID=211 https://store.transportation.org/Item/CollectionDetail?ID=105

7) Standard Specifications for Transportation Materials and Methods of Sampling and Testing, and AASHTO Provisional Standards, published by AASHTO. Available for download at https://store.transportation.org/Item/CollectionDetail?ID=248.

8) Guidelines for Geometric Design of Low-Volume Roads, published by AASHTO. Available for download at https://store.transportation.org/Item/PublicationDetail?ID=4192.

The Contractor shall become familiar with and follow the Tonto Fire Plan to prevent any wildfires starting as a result of the work in this contract. Any questions regarding the Tonto Fire Plan shall be directed to the COR.

SUMMARY OF PROJECT WORK ITEMS

MOBILIZATION, INCLUDING BONDING COSTS

Mobilization, Including Bonding Costs shall include payment for personnel, equipment, material, and incidentals to mobilize to and from the project site(s) for the completion of this project.

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL

Temporary Traffic Control includes all work necessary to design, permit, install and remove temporary traffic control for each site. Temporary traffic control plans shall be submitted to the COR for review and approval for each site. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to apply for and obtain any necessary traffic control permits needed from ADOT for work within highway right-of-way. Traffic control devices shall comply with Section 156 of FP-14 specifications, Forest Service Supplemental Specifications (FSSS) to the FP-14, and EM-7100-15.

Closures of any forest roads or recreation sites must be coordinated with the COR at least three (3) weeks in advance so proper public notices can be made by the Forest Service. Refer to the FSSS to Section 156 of FP-14 for additional details.

Temporary Traffic Control is measured as a lump sum item.

WORK ITEMS FOR WEBBER CREEK BRIDGE

CONCRETE CRACK SEALING

Concrete Crack Sealing includes all work and materials necessary to clean, seal, and cure concrete surface crack treatments. Seal the cracks on the approach slab, the bridge slab, and the deck curb in accordance with Section 561 of FP-14. The crack sealing material must consist of an epoxy resin adhesive conforming to AASHTO M235 for structural concrete injection and crack repair, see FP-14 Section 725.18. Spare crack sealant materials shall be disposed of off National Forest lands. Concrete Crack Sealing is measured by square foot of deck cracking treated.

RIPRAP REPLACEMENT

Riprap Replacement includes all work and materials necessary to install Class 7 Riprap on the Abutment 2, downstream corner of the bridge, where riprap has been removed. The Class 7 Riprap may be placed with the remaining of the existing riprap in this location. Riprap shall be keyed on the downslope slide.

https://store.transportation.org/Item/CollectionDetail?ID=248 https://store.transportation.org/Item/PublicationDetail?ID=4192

The Contractor shall ensure any riprap placed is on top of a Non-Woven Type IV-A Geotextile Fabric installed to manufacturer’s specifications. Geotextile is incidental to installing riprap. Provide Class 7 riprap conforming to Section 705.02 and the gradation of Table 705-1 of FP-14. Riprap Replacement shall conform to Section 251 of FP-14 specifications and be measured in cubic yards of riprap material.

REPLACE DAMAGED APPROACH RAIL END TERMINAL SECTION

Replace Damaged Approach Rail End Terminal Section includes all work necessary to remove and dispose of and replace (in-kind) the damaged approach rail end section at Approach 2, downstream side.

The contractor shall verify that a ‘Terminal section, type G4-CRT’ as depicted in FLH Standard Drawing 617-22 (G4 W-BEAM GUARDRAIL CABLE RELEASING TERMINAL TYPE G4-CRT) and its referenced standard drawings, is compatible with the intact, existing approach guardrail. All work required for the replacement of the damaged end treatment must be in accordance with Section 617 of FP-14. All materials required for the installation of the new end treatment shall conform to the corresponding FP- 14 subsections listed in Section 617.02.

The new approach rail end section shall match the aesthetics of the bridge railing (weathered galvanized steel). Existing approach rail end section shall be removed and disposed of off National Forest lands.

Replace Damaged Approach Rail End Terminal Section shall be measured per each terminal section.

WORK ITEMS FOR CAMP GERONIMO BRIDGE

CLEAR AND GRUB BOTH APPROACHES

Clear and Grub Both Approaches includes all work necessary to cut and remove vegetation on and adjacent to the bridge and guardrails. Vegetation shall be cut even with the ground and roots left in place. The extents of the clearing and grubbing shall extend from the ends of the guardrail end terminals to approximately 10 feet from the edge of the roadway. Vegetation clippings shall be disposed of at a location agreed upon with the COR. Clear and Grub Both Approaches is measured as a lump sum line item.

REPAIR ASPHALT AT APPROACHES

Repair Asphalt at Approaches includes all work and materials necessary to remove the full width of the asphalt sections adjacent to the bridge approaches and replace with new base aggregate and asphalt pavement. The sections to be removed at each approach should not exceed 25 feet. The new asphalt pavement shall provide a smooth transition to the bridge’s new timber wearing surface. Resurface both approaches with a compacted layer of base aggregate 4” thick and asphalt concrete pavement 3” thick.

Base aggregate shall be provided and installed in accordance with Section 301 of FP-14. Asphalt concrete pavement shall be provided and installed in accordance with Section 403 of FP-14. Submit aggregate gradation and an asphalt job mix design to the CO for approval. Repair Asphalt at Approaches shall be measured by the square foot of asphalt repaired.

REPLACE OBJECT MARKERS

Replace Object Markers includes all work and materials necessary to remove the existing object markers (OM-3L and OM-3R) and posts and replace them with new object markers and posts. Object Markers shall be configured and installed in accordance with the MUTCD, Sections 2C.63 and 2C.64 and shall meet current MUTCD reflectivity standards. Object Marker locations will need to be adjusted to the new end terminal locations. Submit bridge signs and layout to CO for approval prior to installation. The minimum mounting height, measured from the bottom of the Object Marker to the near edge of the traveled way, should be 4 feet. Removed signs and posts will become property of the contractor and shall be disposed of off National Forest lands. Replace Object Markers shall be measured by each object marker installed.

RIPRAP REPLACEMENT

Riprap Replacement includes all work and materials necessary to remove the remaining riprap along the upstream wingwall of Abutment 1 and to replace it. Place a keyed section of riprap, minimum width 4 feet, along the upstream wingwall of Abutment 1, and keyed on the downslope side. The minimum riprap thickness should be twice D50 (median stone diameter). Placement of riprap shall be in accordance with Section 251 of FP-14. Provide Class 7 riprap conforming to Section 705.02 and the gradation of Table 705-1 of FP-14. Removed riprap rock may be reused to fill the scour hole located under the bridge.

The Contractor shall ensure that any riprap placed is on top of a Non-Woven Type IV-A Geotextile Fabric, Class 1, Type C, meeting the requirements of FP-14, Table 714-1 and installed to manufacturer’s specifications. Geotextile is incidental to installing riprap. Riprap Replacement shall be measured in cubic yards of riprap material.

REPLACE WEARING SURFACE

1.1 Scope

This specification describes the removal of existing (steel) wearing surface and the installation of a new timber wearing surface. Refer to the attached bridge inspection reports/drawings for the location and pictures of typical existing wearing surface.

2.1 Materials

2.1.1 New Wearing Surface Material:

Species such as Douglas Fir-Larch, Hemlock, and Spruce are acceptable. Edge-grain planks are preferred (growth rings form an angle of 45° to 90° with wide surface of the plank); when edge-grain material is not available, notify the Contract Officer (CO).

2.1.2 New Wearing Surface Treatment:

Waterborne preservatives should be used to treat the new lumber planks to AWPA use category UC4A. The following are acceptable waterborne preservatives: Alkaline Copper Quat (formulation A, B, C, or D), Copper Azole (formulation B or C), or Micronized copper azole (formulation C).

3.1 Deck Treatment

Upon existing wearing surface removal, and prior to installing the new wearing surface, see below, surface treat the existing deck surface. Conventional liquid wood preservatives should be applied by brushing, squirting, or spray-flooding the wood surface. Creosote heated to 150o to 200o F, pentachlorophenol (Penta), and copper naphthenate (Cu-Nap) may be used. Alternate oil-based products may be considered. The Contractor should submit the proposed preservative to the CO for approval. The wood surface should be thoroughly saturated with preservative so that all cracks and crevices are treated; however, care must be exercised to prevent excessive amounts from spilling or running off the surface and contaminating water or soil.

4.1 Lumber Wearing Surface Replacement

Remove existing steel wearing surface. All removed wearing surface will become property of the contractor and must be disposed of properly.

4.1.1 Clean Bridge Deck:

Remove all material/debris from the deck and wearing surface. Removed material and debris must not be allowed to enter the stream.

4.1.2 Existing Wearing Surface Removal:

Remove existing wearing surface minimizing any damage to the deck. Upon removal of wearing surface and fasteners, fastener holes must be treated with preservatives and tightly plugged with treated wood dowels. Drive dowel flush with deck surface (no depression)

4.1.3 New Wearing Surface Configuration:

The new lumber wearing surface must consist of a series of rough-sawn lumber planks placed edge to edge across the deck width. The new wearing surface must cover the full travel width. Planks must be 10- to 12-in wide, 2.5- to 3-in thick, a minimum of 8-ft long, and oriented in the direction of traffic. The most economical arrangement is an alternating repetition of longitudinal planks with odd lengths at the bridge ends. End joints in adjacent planks should be staggered by 3-ft minimum (see Figure 1). When seasoned planks are used, a gap of ¼-in must be left between edge joints to allow for expansion. Tight edge joints are used for unseasoned (green) planks. At bridge approaches, bevel plank ends as depicted on Figure 2.

Figure 1: Plank layout for lumber wearing surface

Figure 2: Beveled end-plank configuration

4.1.4 Wearing Surface Deck Attachment:

The connection must keep the planks firmly attached. Fasteners should be recessed below the road-way surface. Seal the recessed holes with mastic or caulk. To minimize decay and prevent splitting the existing deck, all fasteners must be placed in lead holes that are pre-bored and field treated with liquid wood preservative. Connection to the deck must employ 3/8-in diameter, 5.5-in long, zinc-plated or hot dipped galvanized lag screws, inserted vertically with a round steel cut washer under the head.

Install lag screws using two pre-bored lead holes (Figure 3), one diameter hole for the shank (1/16-in larger than shank diameter) and bored to the depth of penetration of the shank. The lead hole dia-meter for the threaded portion, which is bored at least the length of the threads, should have diameter between 65% to 85% of the shank diameter. Plank attachment pattern is illustrated in Figure 4. When installing lag screws, the threaded portion must be inserted in the lead hole by turning with a wrench.

Figure 3: Lag screw attachment details

Figure 4: Wearing surface plank attachment pattern, using lag screws

TRAFFIC SAFETY FEATURES

Remove Existing Features Remove all existing traffic safety features (Bridge rail, approach guardrail, and approach guardrail end terminals). All removed material will become property of the contractor and must be disposed of properly. Upon removal of bridge rail, fastener holes must be treated with preservatives and tightly plugged with treated wood dowels. Drive dowel flush with deck surface (no depression).

New Traffic Safety Features Design Using the following design requirements, provide a design of traffic safety features that conforms to the site. The design must be completed under the supervision of a Professional Engineer (PE) registered in the State of Arizona. Design drawings and calculations must bear the seal of the PE. Provide design documentation (e.g., calculations, drawings, etc.) for approval before beginning any work.

• All road bridges must be designed with a traffic barrier system that has either been successfully crash-tested to a currently acceptable test level (TL) per the 2009 AASHTO Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH) or designed with a crashworthy traffic barrier system that is geometrically and structurally equivalent to a crash-tested system.

• The bridge designer should select an appropriate Test Level (TL) based on the applicable Maintenance Level (ML) and design speed (FSM 7722.12 – Policy). According to FS policy the minimum test level for this bridge is TL1.

• Design and selection of road bridge traffic barrier systems should take into consideration the recommendations of AASHTO’s Guidelines for Geometric Design of Very Low-Volume Local Roads (ADT ≤ 400) and AASHTO’s Roadside Design Guide.

• When curbs are used as a TL 1 traffic barrier, an approach guardrail is not required, provided properly located Type III object markers are installed at all four bridge corners. The minimum height for a TL 1 curb is 18-in, measured from the deck running surface.

• Include approach guardrail on all new road bridges with a TL 2 or TL 3 bridge traffic barrier. Design approach guardrail (transitions, length, and anchoring at either end) in conformance with the AASHTO’s Roadside Design Guide.

Installation of New Traffic Safety Features Prior to installing the new bridge rail/curb to the existing deck, surface treat the existing deck surface as indicated in the Deck Treatment paragraph above.

Install bridge railing in accordance with Section 556 of FP-14 and all materials required for the installation shall conform to the corresponding FP-14 subsections listed in Section 556.02. All other traffic safety features must be installed in accordance with Section 617 of FP-14 and all materials required for their installation shall conform to the corresponding FP-14 subsections listed in Section 617.02.

PROJECT SUBMITTALS

Contractor shall submit for approval, product literature and appropriate catalog cuts and/or design drawings for the project materials:

• Project Schedule

• Crack Seal

• Riprap

• Asphalt

• Object Marker Signs, Posts, and Fasteners

• Bridge Railing, Transition Railing, End Rail Terminal, and Guardrail

• Temporary Traffic Control

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

MEASUREMENT

Method of measurement for each work item is shown on the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.

PAYMENT

The accepted quantity, measured as provided above, will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the pay item listed below that is designated in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.

CONTRACT TIME

Contract time shall be 180 days after the Notice-to-Proceed. Closures of any forest roads or recreation sites must be coordinated with the COR at least three (3) weeks in advance so proper public notices can be made by the Forest Service.

CONTACTS

The Contractor shall contact the following government contacts for coordination, site-visits, and field work, prior to commencing the project.

1. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR):

Nico Estrada Stephen Tonto Facilities Engineer Email: nicolas.estradastephen@usda.gov, Cell phone: 602-689-0387

2. Government Technical Monitor (GTM):

Nico Estrada-Stephen Tonto Facilities Engineer Email: nicolas.estradastephen@usda.gov, Cell phone: 602-689-0387 mailto:nicolas.estradastephen@usda.gov mailto:nicolas.estradastephen@usda.gov

APPENDICES

• Section A: Project Location Maps and Aerial Overview Maps

• Section B: Camp Geronimo Guardrail Map

• Section C: Guardrail Details

• Section D: Federal Highway Administration Standard Specifications FP-14

• Section E: Forest Service Supplemental Specifications to FP-14

• Section F: Tonto Fire Plan

"General Decision Number: AZ20240009 01/19/2024

Superseded General Decision Number: AZ20230009

State: Arizona

Construction Type: Highway

Counties: Apache, Cochise, Gila, Graham, Greenlee, La Paz, Navajo and Santa Cruz Counties in Arizona.

HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Note: Contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act are generally required to pay at least the applicable minimum wage rate required under Executive Order 14026 or Executive Order 13658.

Please note that these Executive Orders apply to covered contracts entered into by the federal government that are subject to the Davis-Bacon Act itself, but do not apply to contracts subject only to the Davis-Bacon Related Acts, including those set forth at 29 CFR 5.1(a)(1).

|If the contract is entered |. Executive Order 14026 | |into on or after January 30, | generally applies to the | |2022, or the contract is | contract. | |renewed or extended (e.g., an |. The contractor must pay | |option is exercised) on or | all covered workers at | |after January 30, 2022: | least $17.20 per hour (or |

| | the applicable wage rate | | | listed on this wage | | | determination, if it is | | | higher) for all hours | | | spent performing on the | | | contract in 2024. | |If the contract was awarded on|. Executive Order 13658 | |or between January 1, 2015 and| generally applies to the | |January 29, 2022, and the | contract. | |contract is not renewed or |. The contractor must pay all| |extended on or after January | covered workers at least | |30, 2022: | $12.90 per hour (or the | | | applicable wage rate listed| | | on this wage determination,| | | if it is higher) for all | | | hours spent performing on | | | that contract in 2024. |

The applicable Executive Order minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. If this contract is covered by one of the Executive Orders and a classification considered necessary for performance of work on the contract does not appear on this wage determination, the contractor must still submit a conformance request.

Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the Executive Orders is available at http://www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

Modification Number Publication Date 0 01/05/2024 1 01/19/2024

CARP0408-007 07/01/2023

APACHE, COCHISE & SANTA CRUZ COUNTIES

Rates Fringes

CARPENTER (Including Cement Form Work).......................$ 34.50 14.17

ENGI0428-004 06/01/2023

Rates Fringes

POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Oiler Driver................$ 34.96 13.52

* IRON0075-006 10/01/2023

Apache, Cochise, Gila, Graham, Greenlee, La Paz, Navajo Counties

Rates Fringes

Ironworker, Rebar................$ 32.00 18.91

Zone 1: 0 to 50 miles from City Hall in Phoenix or Tucson Zone 2: 050 to 100 miles - Add $4.00

Zone 3: 100 to 150 miles - Add $5.00 Zone 4: 150 miles & over - Add $6.50

* SUAZ2009-002 04/23/2009

Rates Fringes

CARPENTER

Gila, Graham, Greenlee, La Paz & Navajo................$ 21.71 3.82

CEMENT MASON.....................$ 17.74 3.59

ELECTRICIAN......................$ 24.43 5.38

IRONWORKER, Rebar Santa Cruz county...........$ 21.75 13.59

LABORER

Asphalt Raker...............$ 14.97 ** 5.88 Concrete Worker.............$ 13.38 ** 4.50 Fence Builder...............$ 12.20 ** 3.84 Flagger.....................$ 12.31 ** 3.96 General/Cleanup.............$ 12.78 ** 2.50 Guard Rail Installer........$ 12.20 ** 3.84 Landscape Laborer...........$ 11.02 ** Water Blaster...............$ 14.90 ** 2.90

OPERATOR: Power Equipment Backhoe < 1 cu yd...........$ 17.76 3.89

Compactor Self Propelled (with blade-grade operation.$ 22.53 6.57 Compactor Small Self Propelled (with blade-backfill, ditch operation)..$ 22.29 6.31 Concrete Pump...............$ 20.31 6.48 Crane (under 15 tons).......$ 22.98 4.26 Drilling Machine (including wells)...........$ 21.79 4.10 Grade Checker...............$ 23.41 6.54 Hydrographic Seeder.........$ 19.73 5.40 Mass Excavator..............$ 23.33 6.98 Milling Machine/Rotomill....$ 21.87 6.84 Power Sweeper...............$ 19.33 4.85 Roller (all types asphalt)..$ 17.46 5.58 Roller (excluding asphalt)..$ 19.23 5.09 Scraper (pneumatic tire)....$ 22.41 6.90 Screed......................$ 20.90 6.72 Skip Loader (all types 3 < 6 cu yd)....................$ 20.91 7.35 Skip Loader (all types 6 < 10 cu yd)...................$ 22.24 6.83 Skip Loader < 3 cu yd.......$ 17.97 6.60 Tractor (dozer, pusher-all)........................$ 22.53 6.47 Tractor (wheel type)........$ 24.62 7.57

PAINTER..........................$ 13.94 ** 2.56

TRUCK DRIVER

2 or 3 axle Dump or

Flatrack....................$ 16.17 ** 4.24 Oil Tanker Bootman..........$ 21.94 Pickup......................$ 12.88 ** 1.73 Water Truck < 2500 gal......$ 19.59 5.90 Water Truck > 3900 gal......$ 18.70 4.79 Water Truck 2500 < 3900 gal.........................$ 17.13 **

WELDERS - Receive rate prescribed for craft performing operation to which welding is incidental.

** Workers in this classification may be entitled to a higher minimum wage under Executive Order 14026 ($17.20) or 13658 ($12.90). Please see the Note at the top of the wage determination for more information. Please also note that the minimum wage requirements of Executive Order 14026 are not currently being enforced as to any contract or subcontract to which the states of Texas, Louisiana, or Mississippi, including their agencies, are a party.

Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors applies to all contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2017. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours they work, up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year.

Employees must be permitted to use paid sick leave for their own illness, injury or other health-related needs, including preventive care; to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is ill, injured, or has other health-related needs, including preventive care; or for reasons resulting from, or to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is a victim of, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/government-contracts.

Unlisted classifications needed for work not included within the scope of the classifications listed may be added after award only as provided in the labor standards contract clauses (29CFR 5.5 (a) (1) (iii)).

The body of each wage determination lists the classification and wage rates that have been found to be prevailing for the cited type(s) of construction in the area covered by the wage determination. The classifications are listed in alphabetical order of ""identifiers"" that indicate whether the particular rate is a union rate (current union negotiated rate for local), a survey rate (weighted average rate) or a union average rate (weighted union average rate).

Union Rate Identifiers

A four letter classification abbreviation identifier enclosed in dotted lines beginning with characters other than ""SU"" or ""UAVG"" denotes that the union classification and rate were prevailing for that classification in the survey. Example:

PLUM0198-005 07/01/2014. PLUM is an abbreviation identifier of the union which prevailed in the survey for this classification, which in this example would be Plumbers. 0198 indicates the local union number or district council number where applicable, i.e., Plumbers Local 0198. The next number, 005 in the example, is an internal number used in processing the wage determination. 07/01/2014 is the effective date of the most current negotiated rate, which in this example is July 1, 2014.

Union prevailing wage rates are updated to reflect all rate changes in the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) governing this classification and rate.

Survey Rate Identifiers

Classifications listed under the ""SU"" identifier indicate that no one rate prevailed for this classification in the survey and the published rate is derived by computing a weighted average rate based on all the rates reported in the survey for that classification. As this weighted average rate includes all rates reported in the survey, it may include both union and non-union rates. Example: SULA2012-007 5/13/2014. SU indicates the rates are survey rates based on a weighted average calculation of rates and are not majority rates. LA indicates the State of Louisiana. 2012 is the year of survey on which these classifications and rates are based. The next number, 007 in the example, is an internal number used in producing the wage determination. 5/13/2014 indicates the survey completion date for the classifications and rates under that identifier.

Survey wage rates are not updated and remain in effect until a new survey is conducted.

Union Average Rate Identifiers

Classification(s) listed under the UAVG identifier indicate that no single majority rate prevailed for those classifications; however, 100% of the data reported for the classifications was union data. EXAMPLE: UAVG-OH-0010 08/29/2014. UAVG indicates that the rate is a weighted union average rate. OH indicates the state. The next number, 0010 in the example, is an internal number used in producing the wage determination. 08/29/2014 indicates the survey completion date for the classifications and rates under that identifier.

A UAVG rate will be updated once a year, usually in January of each year, to reflect a weighted average of the current negotiated/CBA rate of the union locals from which the rate is based.

WAGE DETERMINATION APPEALS PROCESS

1.) Has there been an initial decision in the matter? This can be:

* an existing published wage determination

* a survey underlying a wage determination

* a Wage and Hour Division letter setting forth a position on a wage determination matter

* a conformance (additional classification and rate) ruling

On survey related matters, initial contact, including requests for summaries of surveys, should be with the Wage and Hour National Office because National Office has responsibility for the Davis-Bacon survey program. If the response from this initial contact is not satisfactory, then the process described in 2.) and 3.) should be followed.

With regard to any other matter not yet ripe for the formal process described here, initial contact should be with the Branch of Construction Wage Determinations. Write to:

Branch of Construction Wage Determinations Wage and Hour Division U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210

2.) If the answer to the question in 1.) is yes, then an interested party (those affected by the action) can request review and reconsideration from the Wage and Hour Administrator (See 29 CFR Part 1.8 and 29 CFR Part 7). Write to:

Wage and Hour Administrator

U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210

The request should be accompanied by a full statement of the interested party's position and by any information (wage payment data, project description, area practice material, etc.) that the requestor considers relevant to the issue.

3.) If the decision of the Administrator is not favorable, an interested party may appeal directly to the Administrative Review Board (formerly the Wage Appeals Board). Write to:

Administrative Review Board U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210

4.) All decisions by the Administrative Review Board are final.

END OF GENERAL DECISION"

TONTO FIRE PLAN

The Contractor shall be responsible for the cost of suppressing all fires caused by his operation, and for all damage to any property of the USDA Forest Service or third parties. The USDA Forest Service reserves the right to participate in extinguishing any fires caused by the contractor’s operations and the contractor shall reimburse the USDA Forest Service for the cost of all suppression activities ordered or directed by the

USDA Forest Service. The following requirements are a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

1. Fire Prevention - During periods of contract performance, fire requirements shall be met by the contractor.

2. Execution of Fire Plan

a. Forest Service personnel involved will, in all cases, coordinate through the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) except in cases of emergency or Forest closure.

b. The contractor shall designate a fire plan representative who shall be responsible for executing and carrying out the fire requirements.

c. The contractor shall include the fire requirements in all subcontracts.

d. The contractor shall assure that all contract employees are informed of the existence and conditions of the fire requirements.

3. Compliance Inspection

a. Inspection by the Forest Service will be made to insure compliance with the fire requirements.

b. Should any deficiencies appear during the inspection, the contractor will be informed and the deficiencies shall be corrected within 24 hours. Activities with the potential to start fires shall be halted until the deficiencies are corrected and the corrections approved by the COR.

c. The contractor's fire plan representative shall make daily inspections to insure that the terms of the fire requirements are met at all times.

4. Fire Presuppression Requirements

a. Fire Toolbox

(1) During contract performance, the contractor shall furnish and maintain, at the contractor's expense, one fire toolbox at the campsite or some central location, as long as it is within 1/4 mile of the location where the contractor is currently performing work.

(2) The fire toolbox is to be maintained with tools in good condition in the following quantities for each five people in the contractor's work force. The equipment is for the sole purpose of firefighting. Four shovels, two axes, one Pulaski and five each 1-gallon canteens. Where needed, brushhooks and McLeod tools may be substituted for shovels or axes.

(3) The fire toolbox shall be replenished by the contractor after each incidence of fire use.

b. Work Hours - The contractor shall restrict operations in accordance with the following emergency fire precaution schedule unless the COR waives the requirement in writing.

Each day of operation when there is a predicted change in the fire precaution plan, the Forest Service will inform the contractor between 3 and 6 p.m. MST (4 and 7 p.m. MDT). Notification will be made of the alphabetical industrial fire precaution plan (Exhibit 1) to be followed the next day within the local operating area.

No later than 9 a.m. MST (10 a.m. MDT) the following day, the Forest Service will inform the contractor of any change in the fire precaution schedule.

c. Blasting - Use of caps and safety fuse detonators for blasting is not permitted during periods when fire precaution plan C or D is in effect. A fire guard shall be required in accordance with the enclosed emergency fire precaution schedule. This individual, when required, shall remain on duty for at least 1 hour after blasting is finished. Minimum equipment shall consist of a round-pointed, size 0 or larger shovel and a 3 to 5 gallon backpack pump filled with water. Blasting hours are restricted under fire precaution plan C, and blasting is prohibited under fire precaution plan D.

d. Welding - An area commensurate with the amount of welding to be accomplished shall be cleared before welding operations are started. Written permission must be obtained from the COR during fire precaution plan B, C and D. As a minimum, a 3 to 5 gallon backpack pump filled with water is to be available in addition to the vehicle fire extinguisher. The area in the immediate vicinity of the operation shall be wet down before and after operations. The area adjacent to the welding operations shall be thoroughly checked for fires for 1 hour after welding.

e. Fire Guard - The contractor shall designate at least one representative to train and supervise each work crew in fire prevention, detection, and suppression.

To prevent, detect, and suppress fires, the contractor shall provide a trained fire guard for projects involving internal combustion engines. The fireguard shall perform guard duties during operating hours.

The fireguard may perform contract work in conjunction with fire guard duties.

Each fireguard shall report all fires and take suppression action on any fire that starts on the project area.

Each fireguard shall be equipped with a vehicle and a fire tool cache consisting of a fire cache box, two size

0 shovels, two Pulaskis, two McLeod tools, and two 4 to 5 gallon backpack pumps filled with water. All equipment and tools shall be maintained in serviceable condition.

5. Fire Suppression

a. The contractor shall take independent action on the suppression of all fires in the work area or vicinity.

Vicinity is defined as a 1/4 mile extension from the operations area boundary.

b. All Forest fires shall be reported to the District Ranger's Office as soon as possible. Even though the fire has been suppressed by the contractor's crew, this report is required. The office and telephone number to which fires shall be reported will be furnished to the contractor prior to start of contract work.

6. Equipment Requirements

a. All gasoline and diesel equipment (except turbocharged) used on the project shall be equipped with spark arresters approved in the Spark Arrester Guide, USDA Forest Service, June 1983.

b. All internal combustion engines must be inspected before use on the job and periodically thereafter by the Forest Service. Equipment not passing inspection cannot be used until repairs are made.

c. Serviceable baffled mufflers with standard exhaust tailpipes are considered adequate on trucks, pickups, and sedans.

d. Equipment service areas and gas and oil storage areas shall be cleared of brush, litter, debris, and grass for a radius of at least 50 feet.

e. Each piece of motorized equipment not included in item f below shall be equipped with a round-pointed shovel and fire extinguisher.

f. Fuel trucks, service trucks, and the work camp shall be equipped with a shovel, DB axe, and class

ABC pressurized chemical fire extinguisher of not less than 15 pounds capacity by weight.

The shovels and fire extinguishers are in addition to those required for the toolbox (4.a.). These shall be furnished and maintained at the contractor's expense.

g. All crawler tractors and rubber-tired equipment suitable for fire suppression work shall be prepared for nighttime use by mounting of brackets for portable, self-contained, battery-operated lights, provided by the

Forest Service.

h. Power saws shall be kept in a safe, serviceable condition at all times. Each power saw shall be equipped with an approved spark arrester/muffler system meeting the SAE J-335b standard.

(1) The refueling of power saws shall be done on mineral soil and the saw shall be moved at least 10 feet from the point of refueling to another barren spot before being started.

(2) Power saws with warm or hot spark arresters/mufflers (running or not) shall not be placed or rested on sawdust piles, litter duff, stumps or spots that are easily ignited.

(3) Each power saw shall be accompanied by one round pointed shovel in good condition and a metal fuel-safety can. One chemical pressurized fire extinguisher, 8 ounces or larger, is to be kept with the power saw operator at all times while working on the project. The shovel is to be kept with the fuel supply.

7. Smoking and Fires

a. Smoking

(1) No smoking shall be allowed while traveling, except on surfaced highways. A surfaced highway is any road that is oiled, graveled or otherwise paved.

(2) Smoking is not permitted while working. Smoking is only permitted on breaks in areas having a clearing of at least 3 feet in diameter to bare soil.

b. Fires - No warming, burning of debris, or cooking fires shall be permitted during periods of high or above fire danger except in designated places or by written permission.

8. Violations

a. Violations of the smoking regulations (36 CFR 261.52(a)(c)(d)) and fire requirement will result in criminal action against the violator. The contractor shall advise all employees of this regulation.

b. Violation or deficiencies of fire requirements shall result in immediate suspension of operations until the deficiency or violation is corrected. Repetitive violations will be grounds for default termination.

9. Historical Data - The following data on the Forest area involved is to be provided for the contractor's information. The data will be based on records for the past 10 years.

Total fire season March 1 to November 15 Average number of days of Plan A 102

Average number of days of Plan B 12

Average number of days of Plan C 7

Average number of days of Plan D 30

EXHIBIT 1

EMERGENCY FIRE PRECAUTION SCHEDULE

Predicted Manning Class for the Fire

Danger Rating Area

Industrial Fire Precaution Plan

0,1,2

A

B

C

D

Area closure proclaimed by the Forest

Supervisor or Regional Forester.

Fire Precaution Plan Description

A Normal fire precautions. No Fireguard required.

B

Designated areas for smoking, warming, and cooking fires require a written permit. Contractor shall provide fireguard unless relieved of this responsibility in writing by the

COR.

C Shutdown from 12 noon until 8 p.m. MST (1-9 p.m.

MDT) of all machine treated slash, blasting, welding, metal cutting, and clearing. No smoking, warming, or cooking fires permitted at any time. Powersaws shall be shut down from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. MST (10:00 a.m. to 9 p.m. MDT). Operations on mineral soil involving road excavation, watering, grading, surfacing, rock crushing and/or other equipment maintenance may continue.

Shut down all operations, except operations on mineral soil involving road excavation, watering, grading, gravel surfacing and rock crushing may continue with a special

Forest Service permit.