Special Provisions~3.pdf

OR82 Bear Creek (Wallowa) River Bridge-Planting Project

The following is in addition to the State of Oregon General Conditions for Public Improvement Contracts.

WORK TO BE DONE

The Work to be done under this Contract consists of installing riparian plantings as part of the OR82 Bear Creek (Wallowa) River Project in Wallowa County as shown or directed.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

• Plantings must be rooted stock.

• Species of plantings and spacing are located on the planting plan sheet.

• Riparian plantings shall be planted along side and as close as possible to the ordinary high water (OHW) line as shown in detail on the project plan sheets.

• Location of the new OHW level is to be field verified.

• See Special Provision Section 01040 for planting requirements.

• Any dead plantings shall be replaced for up to five years after initial planting.

• For all plantings, water at a frequency of twice per week until October 31, 2026.

• Weeds shall be controlled to limit percent cover of weeds to less than 15% within planting and seeding areas for up to five years after initial planting.

• Substantial completion (planting completion): October 31, 2024.

• Final completion (establishment completion i.e. watering, weeding, and replacing failed plantings): October 31, 2029.

SPECIFICATIONS

The Oregon Standard Specifications for Construction – 2021 – Parts 00200 through 03000 inclusive (Technical Specifications) apply to the Work on this project except as follows:

• The "2021 Oregon Standard Specifications for Construction", Parts 00200 through

03000, the detailed "Technical Specifications", are generally written in the imperative mood, in which the subject is implied. Therefore, throughout these Specifications, Parts 00200 through 03000, and on the Plans:

The subject, "the Contractor", is implied.

"Shall" refers to action required of the Contractor, and is implied.

"Will" refers to decisions or actions of the Agency and/or the Engineer.

The following words, or words of equivalent meaning, refer to the actions of the

Agency and/or the Engineer, unless otherwise stated: "allowed", "directed", "established", "permitted", "ordered", "designated", "prescribed", "required", "determined".

The words "approved", "acceptable", "authorized", "satisfactory", "suitable", "considered", and "rejected", "denied", "disapproved", or words of equivalent meaning, mean by or to the Agency and/or the Engineer, subject in each case to Section 00150 of the General Conditions.

The words "as shown", "shown", "as indicated", or "indicated" mean "as indicated on the Plans".

Certain Subsections labeled "Payment" contain statements to the effect that "payment will be made for at the Contract amount for the following items" (followed by a list of items). In such cases the Agency will pay for only those Pay Items listed in the Schedule of Items.

• The ODOT Project Manager is:

Michael Remily Oregon Department of Transportation 3012 Island Avenue La Grande, Oregon 97850

TEL: 541 963 1349

FAX: 541 963 9079

MICHAEL.D.REMILY@ODOT.STATE.OR.US

• The Contractor’s own organization must perform Work amounting to at least 50% of the original Contract Amount.

• Meet with the ODOT Project Manager or assigned representative onsite prior to the work beginning, and once after the work is completed to review the work. The day and time of the meetings will be determined by ODOT and the Contractor.

• Burning is prohibited on the work site.

• Do not give permission for, and make every effort to prevent, public cutting of wood on the ODOT right-of-way.

• Protect, maintain, and avoid all delineated “No Work Zones” and roadway structures, including, but not limited to, concrete barrier, guardrail, signs, mailboxes, sidewalks, and curbs.

• Bidding on this contract is limited to individuals, partnerships, or corporations that are actively engaged in the field of arboriculture. Bidders must derive a majority of mailto:MICHAEL.D.REMILY@ODOT.STATE.OR.US their income from arboriculture work and demonstrate competence, experience, and financial capability to carry out the terms and conditions of this contract.

SAFETY

• Do not perform Work before sunrise or after sunset.

• Perform the Work in such a manner as to prevent rolling, sliding, or otherwise posing a hazard to adjacent properties and roadways.

• Wear Personal protective equipment meeting the requirements of Section 00225.25, including a reflective vest, at all times on the work site.

• Implement safety policies, procedures, and practices in conformance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations including, but not limited to:

• Applicable OSHA safety regulations

• ANSI Z 133.1 Safety Standards.

• The Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)

• The National Electric Safety Code.

• Any other applicable safety laws, regulations, and codes.

• Cordon off and isolate the work area for the safety of employees and passers-by.

Safety within the work area is the responsibility of the contractor.

• All equipment utilized during this contract must be in good and serviceable condition.

• Do not store fuel and other potential hazardous materials within 150 ft. of water bodies.

SECTION 00210 - MOBILIZATION

Comply with Section 00210 of the Standard Specifications

SECTION 00290 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Comply with Section 00290 of the Standard Specifications.

01030.42 Weed Control

• Weeds shall be controlled to limit percent cover of weeds to less than 15% within planting and seeding areas for up to five years after initial planting.

• Weeds are defined as non-native plants.

• Do not broadcast pesticides and herbicides. Spot spray only.

• Refer to herbicide label for application direction.

SECTION 01040 - PLANTING

Comply with Section 01040 of the Standard Specifications modified as follows:

01040.70 Plant Establishment- Replace the first sentence in this subsection with the following:

For the growing season ending in October 31, 2024 Contractor is responsible for the survival of all plant material. The Contractor is responsible for the survival of plant material until the end of the Plant Establishment Period of 5 years.

01040.71 Plant Care and Success Criteria - Add the following to the end of this subsection:

The following watering frequencies are required:

For all plantings, water at a frequency of twice per week until October 31, 2026.