Specs_-_Summit_Creek_Campground_Maintenance.docx

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Description of Work:

1. Furnish labor, equipment, supplies, and materials to dispose (1) existing single vault toilet.

2. Furnish labor, equipment, supplies, and materials to install (1) double vault toilet with chase.

3. Furnish all labor, supervision, transportation, equipment, tools, supplies, and materials to perform maintenance/improvements of roads and material loading, hauling, placing, shaping, watering, and compacting on the Summit Creek Campground site road. The road shall be graded to the template provided (Section 301, Figure 1). Material shall be a screened/crushed 3/4” minus surface material according to AASHTO M147 and shall comply with all Idaho Transportation Department requirements for nominal maximum size ¾” aggregate as stated in 2004 ITD Standard Specifications for Highway Construction. Work includes mobilization, traffic signing, site preparation, and approximately 0.7 miles of grading and reshaping of naturally surfaced existing roads. Also includes hauling and placing 6” of surface course throughout the entirety of the 0.7 miles of roadway. Prior to placement of road surfacing material, the road prism and ditches shall be reconditioned to 14’ widths. Site roadway locations are shown on the attached project map.

4. There has been one mobilization allocated for this project. The Contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated with additional mobilizations.

B. Location: Work under this Contract is in Custer County, Idaho, approximately 42 miles Northwest of Howe, Idaho adjacent to Little Lost River Highway. The work locations are shown on the drawings.

1.02 REFERENCES

A. Referenced Specifications/Standards with Abbreviations and/or Acronyms: Wherever the following acronyms are used in these specifications or on the drawings, they are to be construed the same as the respective expressions represented. Copies of the referenced specifications/standards referred to herein may be procured by the Contractor, from the following:

1.03 DEFINITIONS

A. Approvals: Approval of the submittals is an indication that the Contractor's submittals have been reviewed and that there are no objections, except as noted. Approval of deviations shall apply only to those deviations or omissions from the requirements of the drawings and specifications brought to the Contracting Officer's attention in writing. After approval of an item, the Contractor may submit a substitute for approval when the approved item cannot be purchased or delivered in time to avoid delay in completion of the project.

1.04 SUBMITTALS

A. Scope: Submittals include design computations, shop drawings, manufacturers' literature, as-built drawings, samples, and maintenance manuals.

B. Requirements: Refer to specifications for submittals required. Allow at least 10 working days for review. Submittals shall be delivered to BLM, Idaho Falls District, 1405 Hollipark Drive, Idaho Falls, ID 83401.

C. Identification of Submittals: Completely identify each submittal by showing at least the following information:

1. Name and address of submitter, plus name and telephone number of the individual to contact for further information.

2. Name of project as it appears in these specifications.

3. Contract number, drawing number, and specification section number to which the submittal applies.

4. Whether this is an original submittal or resubmittal.

5. Each item shall clearly note the manufacturer's name and address, trade name, product, lot, style, color, catalog designation or model number, and locations of use.

1.05 CERTIFICATES OF CONFORMANCE

A. Requirements: The Contracting Officer may permit use, prior to sampling and testing, of materials when accompanied by Certificates of Conformance. Materials used based on a Certificate of Conformance may be sampled and tested. Installation of materials based on a Certificates of Conformance shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for incorporating materials which conform to the requirements of the drawings and specifications. Material not conforming to those requirements will be subject to rejection, whether in place or not.

B. Format: The form of the Certificate of Conformance provided by the supplier shall be as follows:

1. The certificate shall state that the named product conforms to the Contract requirements.

2. The certificate shall either be accompanied with a certified copy of the test results or certify that such test results are on file with the manufacturer and will be furnished to the Contracting Officer upon request.

3. The certificate shall provide the name and address of the manufacturer, the testing agency, and the date of tests.

4. The certificate shall set forth the means of identification which will permit field determination of the product delivered as being the product covered by the certification.

1.06 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Codes and Standards: The work shall comply with codes and standards applicable to each type of work and as listed in the individual sections of these specifications. This Contract incorporates materials, applications, and tests by reference, with the same force and effect as when they were given in full text.

B. Conflict: Where a conflict occurs between reference documents and project specifications, the project specifications shall govern.

C. Measurements: Where approved manufacturer's diagrams and shop drawings give specific measurements or rough-in dimensions for equipment, these dimensions shall take precedence over dimensions indicated on the drawings.

1.07 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Delivery: The Contractor shall protect products incorporated into the work from damage while in transit to the site. Products must be delivered in original unopened containers with manufacturer's name, brand designation, and contents legibly indicated.

B. Storage: The Contractor shall provide temporary storage facilities for products, which will protect them from damage until installation on the project and final acceptance.

C. Handling: The Contractor shall load and unload products in such a manner that protects them from damage until installation on the project.

1.08 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

A. Access to the Work sites: Little Lost River Highway

1.09 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING

A. Work Schedule: The schedule shall be submitted at the pre-work conference. When requested, the Contractor shall submit an updated schedule within 3 calendar days. As a minimum, the estimated start and completion dates shall be shown in the estimate.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

(There are no applicable requirements.)

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 PROJECT MEETINGS

A. Pre-Work Conference:

1. A pre-work conference will be held prior to the start of work. The Contractor will be notified in advance of meeting time, date, and place. The purpose will be to review required work, project drawings and specifications, construction schedules, payroll and payments, and administrative provisions of the Contract.

2. The Contractor, subcontractors, and the persons responsible for coordination of the work shall be present at the meeting.

3. The Contractor shall be prepared to summarize and explain procedures planned for the project and present the submittals requested in the specifications.

B. Progress Meetings:

1. Meetings shall be held at the project site, or as determined by the Contracting Officer.

2. Meetings may be called by either the Contracting Officer or the Contractor. Request shall state who should attend and include an agenda.

C. Final Inspection:

1. Meeting shall be held at the project site, or as determined by the Contracting Officer.

2. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing at least 3 working days before the completion date so the Government can schedule final inspection.

3. The Contractor shall require the superintendent to be present during this inspection.

3.02 PREPARATION

A. Work Layout: The Government will set stakes to give the Contractor measurements, lines, and grades necessary for the work executed under the Contract. Baseline monuments or benchmarks disturbed or removed during construction shall be reset by the Contractor at the Contractor's expense.

3.04 DISPOSAL OF DEBRIS

A. Requirements: Items or debris not designated as salvage for the Government shall become the property of the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of materials in a legal manner and for payment of any fees required. Burning of removed materials is not permitted on the work site.

PART 4 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.01 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

A. Units: The work described in this section will not be measured for payment.

4.02 BASIS OF PAYMENT

A. Payment: No direct payment for the work described under this section will be made. The Contractor shall include consideration for this item in the bid price for other items of the Contract.

END OF SECTION

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

Section Includes: Preparatory work and operations, including those necessary to the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies and incidentals to the project site. Also includes other work and operations which must be performed and/or costs incurred prior to beginning work on the components listed in the schedule of items.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

(There are no applicable requirements.)

PART 3 – EXECUTION

(There are no applicable requirements.)

PART 4 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.01 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

Progress payments for Mobilization will be made as follows:

When 5% of the original contract amount is earned from other bid items, 50% of the amount bid for mobilization or 5% of the original contract amount, whichever is the lesser will be paid.

When 10% of the original contract amount is earned from other bid items, 100% of the bid for mobilization or 10% of the original contract amount, whichever is the lesser will be paid.

4.02 BASIS OF PAYMENT

A. Payment: Prices and payment will be full compensation for the work described in this section. Payment will be made under:

END OF SECTION

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.02 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Furnishing all equipment, and labor for the removal (from existing hole) of one single 1000-gallon vault with associated precast building. The vault shall be pumped and cleaned by the Government prior to vault removal. The intent is to lift, remove from existing hole, swing crane, and set on trailer one existing single vault.

1.02 MATERIALS OWNERSHIP

A. Unless otherwise indicated, demolition waste becomes property of Contractor.

B. Historic items, relics, antiques, and similar objects including, but not limited to, cornerstones and their contents, commemorative plaques and tablets, and other items of interest or value to Government that may be uncovered during demolition remain the property of Government.

1. Carefully salvage in a manner to prevent damage and promptly return to Government.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.01 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with governing EPA notification regulations before beginning demolition. Comply with hauling and disposal regulations of authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Standards: Comply with ANSI/ASSE A10.6 and NFPA 241.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 EXPLOSIVES

A. Requirements: The use of explosives is prohibited.

3.02 REMOVAL

A. General: Remove one single 1000-gallon vault and associated precast building. Materials removed not designated as salvage for the Government shall become the property of the Contractor. Disposal of materials in a legal manner and payment of fees required is the Contractor's responsibility. Burning of removed materials is not permitted on the work site.

PART 4 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.02 BASIS OF PAYMENT

A. Payment: Prices and payment will be full compensation for the work described in this section. Payment will be made under:

END OF SECTION

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Furnishing and delivering (1) weatherproof precast concrete building with 2000-gallon double vault toilet. The intent is to establish a quality and performance level for structural design, material, durability, and workmanship. The buildings covered by this specification shall be precast concrete with all toilet accessories and all other specified items necessary for complete and ready-to-use structures. Delivery to the site and full placement and installation of the building shall be included.

2. Burglary-resistance-rated, modular vault assemblies.

3. Fire-resistance-rated, modular vault assemblies.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. Manufacturer’s Literature: Submit manufacturer’s descriptive data for all items to be used on this project. Include a description of the precast insulated sandwich panel construction, including information about the materials to be used and the assembly method.

B. Shop Drawings: Submit manufacturer’s standard manufacturing drawings and specifications including all dimensions, materials, equipment, and accessories. Submit all calculations and engineer’s stamped drawings to ensure that the building will withstand transport, installation, forces of nature and provide protection from vandalism and other foreseen hazards.

1.03 BUILDING DESCRIPTIONS

A. Vault Toilet Buildings: Shall be (1) Prescott with chase as manufactured by UBC Precast Concrete Products 464 West Highway 26, Blackfoot, Idaho, (208) 681-2665 or approved equivalent.

1.04 DESIGN CRITERIA

A. Structural: Design shall be in accordance with the International Building Code and based on the following loading conditions as per the latest addition of ASCE 7.

1. Snow Load: 50 lbs/sq.ft., minimum.

2. Wind Load: 3 second gust wind speed of 90 mph in Exposure C.

3. Earthquake Load: Site class D. Design shall meet IBC or local seismic code for the specific location B. Accessible Design Standards: Vault toilets shall meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards.

C. Sweet Smelling” Technology: Vault toilets shall meet USDA Forest Service Design criteria for lining, venting, and accessing vaults, building ventilation and orientation.

1.05 DEVLIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Delivery: Deliver the building components and all accessory materials and store in a protected dry location until assembly and installation is complete B. Protection and Cleaning: Protect all materials and finishes against damage from construction activities and harmful substances.

C. Provide crane for installation and vault removal.

D. Delivery Location: Delivery to Summit Creek Campground approximately 42 miles Northwest of Howe, Idaho along Little Lost River Highway.

1.06 MATERIALS OWNERSHIP

A. Unless otherwise indicated, demolition waste becomes property of Contractor.

B. Historic items, relics, antiques, and similar objects including, but not limited to, cornerstones and their contents, commemorative plaques and tablets, and other items of interest or value to Government that may be uncovered during demolition remain the property of Government.

1. Carefully salvage in a manner to prevent damage and promptly return to Government.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.01 GENERAL

A. The intent of these paragraphs is to establish a quality and performance level for structural design, materials, durability, and workmanship used in the manufacture and installation of the buildings.

2.02 MATERIALS

A. Concrete – General

1. The concrete mix design shall be designed to ACI 211.1 to produce concrete of good workability.

2. Concrete shall contain a minimum of 610 pounds of cement per cubic yard. Cement will be a low alkali Type I, II, or III conforming to ASTM C150.

3. Coarse aggregates used in the concrete mix design shall conform to ASTM C33 with the designated size of coarse aggregate #67.

4. Minimum water/cement ratio shall not exceed .45. Slump shall not exceed 5 inches.

5. Air-entraining admixtures shall confirm to ASTM C494, Type A. Other admixtures shall not be used without approval.

B. Colored Concrete

1. Color additives shall conform to ASTM C979. Submit a color sample for approval.

2. The following shall contain colored concrete:

3. The same brand and type of color additive used in the sample shall be used throughout the manufacturing process.

4. All ingredients shall be weighed, and the mixing operation shall be adequate to ensure uniform dispersion of the color.

C. Cold Weather Concrete

1. Cold weather concrete placement shall be in accordance with ACI 306.

2. Concrete shall not be placed if ambient temperature is expected to be below 35 degrees F. During the curing period unless heat is readily available to maintain the surface temperature of the concrete at least 45 degrees F.

3. Materials containing frost or lumps of frozen materials shall not be used.

D. Hot Weather Concrete

1. The temperature of the concrete shall not exceed 80 degrees F at the time of placement and when the ambient reaches 90 degrees F the concrete shall be protected with moist covering.

E. Concrete Reinforcement

1. All reinforcing steel shall conform to ASTM A615. All welded wire fabric shall conform to ASTM A185.

2. All reinforcement shall be new, free of dirt, oil, paint, grease, loose mill scale and loose or thick rust when placed.

3. Details not shown on drawings or specified shall be to ACI 318.

4. Steel reinforcement shall be centered in the cross-sectional area of the walls and shall have at least 1-inch of cover on the under surface of the floor and roof.

5. The maximum allowable variation for center-center spacing of reinforcing steel shall be 1/2 –inch.

6. Full lengths of reinforcing steel shall be used when possible. When splices are necessary on long runs, splices shall be alternated from opposite sides of the components for adjacent steel bars. Lap bars in accordance with ACI 318.

7. No bars partially embedded in concrete will be field bent unless approved by the Contracting Officer.

F. Sealers and Curing Compounds

1. Curing compounds, if used shall be colorless, complying with ASTM C309, Type I or ID.

2. Weatherproofing sealer for exterior of buildings shall be clear, pure acrylic water repellant penetrating sealer.

G. Caulking, Grout, Adhesive, and Sealer

1. All caulking shall remain flexible and non-sag at temperatures from -50 to +140 degrees F.

2. Interior joints shall be caulked with a paintable silicone-based caulk.

3. Exterior joints shall be caulked with a siliconized acrylic caulk that closely matches the exterior color.

4. Grout shall be a non-shrink type and shall be painted to match the color of surrounding concrete.

5. Epoxy concrete adhesive shall be two component, rigid, non-sag gel adhesive for bonding to dry or damp surfaces, moisture insensitive.

6. Portland cement mortar shall consist of one part Portland cement, three parts sand and enough water to make a workable mixture.

H. Paint

1. All paints and materials shall conform to all applicable Federal specifications or be similar top-of-the-line components. Paints shall be lead free.

2. Type of paints for buildings.

I. Wall Vents

1. Wall vent will be heavy duty kick proof vents and shall be cast into the concrete wall. Vent shall come with insect screen.

J. Windows / Vault Cleanouts

1. Windows and cleanout cover frames for the toilet building shall be constructed from steel.

2. Window glazing shall be ¼-inch thick translucent Lexan polycarbonate.

3. Plate for vault cleanout cover will be a minimum 1/4” thick diamond plate steel. Lid will be configured so that it can be locked with a padlock. A gasket shall be provided around the entire perimeter of the lid to provide an airtight seal.

K. Steel Doors

1. Doors shall be flush panel type 1-3/4-inch thick, minimum 16-gauge prime coated steel, width to suit wall thickness. Three rubber door silencers shall be provided on latch side of frame.

L. Finish Hardware

1. Toilet Building:

M. Vault Liner / Vault Vent

1. Vault shall include a one-piece 0.187” thick LDPE plastic liner by RMI Manufacturing, Caldwell, ID, or approved equal. Vaults with the LDPE liner shall be warranted against leaks for a period of 7 years.

2. Vents shall be 12” diameter minimum, plastic pipe, black. No more than one vent per vault. Pipe shall be warranted against cracking or deterioration for a period of 5 years.

N. Toilet Accessories

1. Grab Bars:

2. Toilet Paper Dispenser:

3. Toilet Riser:

a. Toilet riser will be 18” high, white cross-linked polyethylene, with heavy-duty seat and lid.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL

A. The intent of these paragraphs is to establish a quality and performance level for the manufacture and installation of the buildings.

3.02 MIXING AND DELIVERY

A. Mixing and delivery of concrete shall be in accordance with ASTM C94, section 10.6 through 10.9 with the following additions:

1. Aggregate and water shall be adjusted to compensate for differences in the saturated surface-dry condition.

2. Concrete shall be discharged as soon as possible after mixing is complete. This time shall not exceed 30 minutes.

B. Placing and Consolidating Concrete:

1. Concrete shall be consolidated using mechanical vibrators. Vibration shall be sufficient to accomplish compaction but not to the point that segregation occurs.

C. Finishing Concrete:

1. Interior floor and exterior slabs shall be floated and troweled until all marks are removed. A light broom finish shall be applied to the exterior and interior slabs.

2. All exterior building walls shall be a barn wood texture.

3. All exterior surfaces of the roof panels shall be cast to simulate a cedar shake roof. The underside of the overhang shall have a smooth finish.

D. Cracks and Patching:

1. Cracks in concrete components that are judged to affect the structural integrity of the building will be rejected.

2. Small holes, depressions and air voids shall be patched with a suitable material. The patch shall match the color, finish, and texture of the surrounding surface.

3. Patching shall not be allowed on defective areas if the structural integrity of the building is affected.

E. Curing and Hardening:

1. Concrete surfaces shall not be allowed to dry out from exposure to hot, dry weather during initial curing period.

2. Curing compounds shall not be used on interior walls of the building or the vault.

3.03 STRUCTURAL JOINTS

A. Wall components shall be joined together with two welded plate pairs at each joint. Each weld plate shall be 6 inches long and located one pair in the top quarter and one pair in the bottom quarter of the seam. Weld plates shall be anchored into the concrete panel and welded together with a continuous weld. The inside seams shall be a paintable caulk. The outside seams shall be a caulk in a coordinating building color or clear.

B. Walls and roof shall be joined with weld plates, 2-1/2”x5”, at each building corner.

C. The joint between the floor slab and walls shall be joined with a grout mixture on the inside, a matching-colored caulk on the outside and two weld plates 6-inches long per wall.

D. All welding shall be by certified welders only (in accordance with AWS D1.1).

3.04 PAINTING / STAINING

A. An appropriate curing time shall be allowed before paint is applied to concrete.

B. Some applications may require acid etching. A 30 percent solution of hydrochloric acid shall be used, flushed with water, and allowed to thoroughly air dry.

C. Painting shall not be done outside in the cold, frosty or damp weather.

D. Painting shall not be done outside in winter unless the temperature is 50 degrees F or higher.

E. Painting shall not be done in dusty areas.

F. Schedule of finishes

1. Inside concrete surfaces:

a. Walls shall be white and floor gray.

2. Metal surfaces both inside and out:

3. Exterior concrete surfaces:

A. The prefabricated LDLE plastic liner shall be set in the concrete forms and concrete shall be placed around the liner for a sealed fit.

3.06 TESTS

A. The following tests shall be performed on concrete used in the manufacture of the buildings. All testing shall be performed in approved laboratories. Testing shall only be performed by qualified individuals who have been certified ACI Technician Grade.

1. Sampling shall be in accordance with ASTM C172

2. The slump on the concrete shall be performed on the first batch of concrete in accordance with ASTM C143. This slump shall be in the 3-5 inch range

3. The air content of the concrete shall be checked per ASTM C231 on the first batch of concrete. The air content shall be in the range of 4-6 percent.

4. The compressive strength of the cylinders shall be tested to ASTM C39. Make (1) cylinder for testing prior to removal of forms (release), one (1) for 7 days and one (1) for 28 days. The release must be a minimum strength of 2,500 psi, and the 28-day must be a minimum of 4,500 psi.

5. A copy of all test reports shall be provided to the Contracting Officer.

3.06 INSTALLATION

A. Buildings shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and these specifications. Installation shall be coordinated the Government.

PART 4 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.02 BASIS OF PAYMENT

A. Payment: Prices and payment will be full compensation for the work described in this section. Payment will be made under:

END OF SECTION

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

Section Includes: Preparatory work and operations, including those necessary to the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies and incidentals to the project site. Also includes other work and operations which must be performed and/or costs incurred prior to beginning work on the components listed in the schedule of items.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

(There are no applicable requirements.)

PART 3 – EXECUTION

This portion of the contract will be directed by guidelines in "Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-14, U.S. Customary Units” as follows:

Applicable Standard Specifications

The General Requirements (Division 100) and the applicable sections of Divisions 150 through 700 of the Federal Highway Administration’s "Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-14, U.S. Customary Units" of the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration apply to this project as modified by these Special Contract Requirements and Contract Clauses contained in the contract. Unless otherwise noted, all reference headings in these Special Contract Requirements refer to divisions, sections, subsections, articles or paragraphs of the Standard Specifications, FP-14. The Contractor shall keep a copy of FP-14 on site during all construction for this project.

The FP-14 is a separately published book by the Federal Lands Highway. To download FP-14 or to obtain a hard copy, visit:

http://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/pse/specs/fp-14.htm

Applicable Standard Specifications Section 151 – Mobilization Section 201 – Clearing and Grubbing Section 212 – Linear Grading Section 635 – Temporary Traffic Control Section 725 – Miscellaneous Material

Specific Project Supplemental Specifications Preface Section 101- Terms, Format, and Definitions Section 102 – Bid, Award, and Execution of Contract Section 103 – Scope of Work Section 104 – Control of Work Section 105 – Control of Material Section 106 – Acceptance of Work Section 107 – Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public Section 108 – Prosecution and Progress Section 109 – Measurement and Payment Section 156 – Public Traffic Section 204 – Excavation and Embankment Section 301 – Untreated Aggregate Courses Section 303 – Reconditioning Section 703 – Aggregate

PREFACE

Delete the Preface and substitute the following:

These Standard Specifications for the Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects are issued primarily for constructing roads and bridges on Federal Highway projects under the direct administration of the Bureau of Land Management. These specifications are cited as "FP-14" indicating "Federal Project" Standard Specifications issued in 2014 and contain both United States Customary and Metric units of measure.

When designated in a contract, the FP-14 becomes part of the contract and binding upon all parties to the contract. Construction contracts of the Bureau of Land Management are also governed by the following regulations:

● Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Title 48, Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 1 The FAR regulations are not included in the FP-14. A complete copy of the FAR is available from the Superintendent of Documents, Congressional Sales Office, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.

U.S. Customary units of measure are used in the FP-14 as provided in the November 25, 2008, Memorandum from Jeffrey F. Paniati entitled Update on Metric Use Requirements for FHWA Documents. Metric units are noted in parentheses following the U.S. Customary Units. The references to Metric or Metric units apply only when the project or portion of the project expressly calls for Metric units of measure.

DIVISION 100

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 101. – TERMS, FORMAT AND DEFINITIONS

101.01 Meaning of Terms. Add the following:

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

101.03 Abbreviations. Add the following to (a) Acronyms:

AA

AAN

AAR

ABA

ACPA

ADA

AFPA

AI

AIA

ARA

AREA

ASCE

ASCII

ASLA

BLM

FTMS

GSA

IEEE

MIL

MSHA

NESC

NFPA

PCA

SAE

USFS

USGS

USPS

WCLIB

WWPI

Aluminum Association American Association of Nurserymen Association of American Railroad Architectural Barriers Act American Concrete Pavement Association Americans with Disabilities Act American Forest and Paper Association Asphalt Institute American Institute of Architects American Railway Association American Railway Engineering Association American Society of Civil Engineers American Standard Code for Information Interchange American Society of Landscape Architects Bureau of Land Management Federal Test Method Standard General Services Administration Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Military Specifications Mine Safety and Health Administration National Electrical Safety Code National Forest Products Association Portland Cement Association Society of Automotive Engineers United States Forest Service United States Geological Survey United States Postal Service West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau Western Wood Preservers Institute

Add the following to (b) U.S. Customary unit abbreviations and symbols:

hr mp ppm Hour Milepost Part Per Million

Bidder

Modify the following definitions as follows:

Contract Time – Delete this definition and substitute the following:

Period of Performance (POP) – The specified time allowed for completion of contract work.

Notice to Proceed – Delete this definition and substitute the following:

Notice to Proceed – Written notice from the Contracting Officer to the Contractor to begin the contract work.

Add the following:

Maximum Particle Size – The smallest sieve opening through which all particles in the material will pass.

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.

Protected Streamcourse – A drainage shown on the plans that requires designated mitigation measures.

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

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

Section 102. – BID, AWARD, AND EXECUTION OF CONTRACT

Delete this section in its entirety.

Section 103. – SCOPE OF WORK

103.02 Disputes. Delete in its entirety.

103.03 Value Engineering. Delete in its entirety.

103.04 Contractor Records. Delete in its entirety.

Section 104. – CONTROL OF WORK

104.01 Authority of the Contracting Officer (CO). Delete in its entirety.

104.02 Authority of Inspectors. Delete in its entirety.

104.03 Specifications and Drawings.

(c) As-built drawings. Modify the first sentence to read as follows: Use one set of Contractor-provided plans exclusively for as-built drawings.

(d) Submittals. Add this section:

1. Method for determining Cubic Yards delivered.

2. Daily Logs

104.04 Coordination of Contract Documents. Delete in its entirety.

And Replace with the Following:

The only staking which will be performed by the Government is to indicate sections where work is to begin and where work is to end. All other required staking shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Segments shown on the map indicate areas where work may be performed.

Section 105. – CONTROL OF MATERIAL

105.01 Source of Supply and Quality Requirements. - Delete in its entirety.

105.02(a) Government-provided sources. Delete in its entirety.

105.02(b) Government-provided material stockpile. Delete in its entirety.

105.03 Material Source Management. Delete in its entirety.

105.05 Use of Material Found in the Work.

105.05(a). Delete in its entirety.

105.05(b). Delete in its entirety.

Section 106. – ACCEPTANCE OF WORK

106.05 Statistical Evaluation of Work and Determination of Pay Factor. Delete in its entirety, including all references to Statistical Evaluation. All references to Section 106.05 shall be replaced with references to Section 106.04 Measured or Tested Conformance.

Section 107. – LEGAL RELATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITY TO THE PUBLIC

107.01 Laws to be Observed. Delete in its entirety.

107.02 Protection and Restoration of Property and Landscape. Delete in its entirety.

107.03 Bulletin Board. Delete in its entirety.

107.05 Responsibility for Damage Claims. Delete in its entirety.

107.06 Contractor’s Responsibility for Work. Delete in its entirety.

107.09 Legal Relationship of the Parties. Delete in its entirety.

107.10 Environmental Protection.

(e) Project Specific Environmental Protection. Add this section:

During the time of August 3 – October 31, work (equipment use) shall be limited to the hours of 9 AM to 6 PM.

Prior to mobilizing equipment to the site, all mechanical equipment and vehicles shall be cleaned of all vegetation (stems, leaves, seeds, and all other vegetative parts) to minimize the transport of invasive plant species.

Section 108. – PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS

Section 109. – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

109.06 Pricing of Adjustments. Delete in its entirety.

109.07 Eliminated Work. Delete in its entirety.

109.08 Progress Payments. Delete in its entirety.

109.09 Final Payment. Delete in its entirety.

Section 156. – PUBLIC TRAFFIC

Replace Section 156 in its entirety with the following:

Description

156.01 This work consists of controlling and protecting public traffic adjacent to and within the project. See FAR Clause 52.236-13 Accident Prevention.

Material

156.02 Conform to the following Section:

Temporary traffic control ………………………………………………… 635

Construction Requirements

156.04 Accommodating Traffic During Work. Perform work in a manner that ensures the safety and convenience of the public and protects the residents and property adjacent to the project. Accommodate public traffic on roads

156.05 Maintaining Roadways During Work. Maintain roadways as follows:

(a) Maintain intersections with trails, roads, streets, businesses, parking lots, residences, garages, farms, and other features.

(b) Snow removal to facilitate the work is the Contractor’s responsibility.

(c) Maintain a dust-free traveled way such that visibility and air quality are not affected, and a hazardous condition is not created.

(d) Remove accumulations of soil and other material from traveled way.

(e) Do not allow water to pond on the traveled way; and

(f) Maintain the roadway, detours, and diversions in a safe and acceptable condition.

If corrective action is requested and the corrective action is not taken immediately, the condition may be corrected, and the cost of the corrective action deducted from monies due the Contractor.

156.06 Maintaining Roadways During Non-Work Periods. Maintain roadways and traffic control for public traffic during periods when work is not in progress.

156.08 Nighttime Operations. Perform construction operations during the hours of daylight (one-half hour after sunrise to one-half hour before sunset).

Section 204. – EXCAVATION AND EMBANKMENT

204.03 Material. Delete in its entirety.

204.06 (a) Rock cuts. Delete the first sentence in its entirety.

204.06 (c) Pioneer Roads. Add this section:

Road pioneering, slash disposal, and grubbing of sage brush may proceed concurrently with excavation. Conduct excavation and placement operations so material to be treated under Section 201 will not be incorporated into the roadway. Maintain drainage during pioneering operations.

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

204.11 Compaction (b) Delete in its entirety.

Section 205. – ROCK BLASTING

Section 301. – UNTREATED AGGREGATE COURSES

301.03 General. Delete in its entirely.

And Replace with the Following:

Prepare the surface on which the aggregate course is placed according to Section 303. Material to be placed is a ¾” minus material or an approved equal material. Rolling and watering is required. Water is available on site from a low flow BLM well. Material shall be placed to a depth of 6” and a width of 14’ along roadway.

301.04 Mixing and Spreading. Delete the first sentence of the first paragraph and add the following: Determine the adequate moisture content to obtain the necessary compaction results according to field trial. Obtain approval (of adequate moisture content) by the Contracting Officer prior to rolling. No other additives will be required.

301.05 Compacting. Delete and replace with the following:

Compact each layer full width. Roll from the sides to the center, parallel to the centerline of the road. Along curbs, headers, walls, and all places not accessible to the roller, compact the material with approved tampers or compactors. Blade the surface of each layer during the compaction operations to remove irregularities and produce a smooth, even surface. Compact the aggregate using the following methods as specified:

301.08 (b) Delete in its entirely.

Table 301-1 Modify as follows:

Remove all Sampling, Testing, and Acceptance Requirements rows except for the row under Finished Product titled “Subbase, base, or surface coarse aggregate”.

Under the “Characteristic” column, add “conformance to typical drawing” to “Surface tolerance & grade”.

301.09 Measurement. Delete and replace with the following:

The quantity to be paid for will be the cubic yards of Surface Aggregate delivered by the hauling vehicle at the point of delivery according to Section 109. Measuring of material shall be at the Contractor’s expense. A daily log and truck count for each load of material shall be furnished by the Contractor to the Contracting Officer. Daily log and truck counts shall include individual records for each truck, at minimum providing; truck identification, total volume hauled for each day, the time at loading and dumping, and point of delivery of each load.

FP14 301 (1) Surface Course . . . . Cubic Yard

Figure 1. – Typical Cross-Section

303 – ROAD RECONDITIONING

Replace Section 303 in its entirety with the following:

Description

303.01 Work. Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and incidentals necessary to improve selected aggregate surfaced, natural surfaced, or two-track roads which includes shaping two-track or unimproved roads to be crowned. Work requires the use of compaction equipment.

Construction Requirements

303.02 Blading and Shaping. Prepare the surface as shown on Figure 1 – Typical Cross-Section. This includes constructing ditches, crown, and furrow ditches into an existing two-track or unimproved road. A roller shall also be required for use on areas being improved. The road shall be improved to keep drainage functional (including ditch cleaning of branches, large rocks, and/or other water drainage blockers and annual cleaning of the culverts to remove branches, large rocks, and sediment greater than 2 inches in depth) and to keep the road prism to an acceptable level to allow a prudent driver to safely negotiate the road in a passenger car. End product shall be in compliance with the following:

a. Shall be constructed to the shape shown in the typical template.

b. Roads shall be improved to a travel-way width of 14’.

c. Shall be compacted such that the surface is a hard smooth durable surface.

303.04 Drainage. Grade the existing ditches and furrow ditches to the typical sections (Figure 2) and construct new furrow ditches as directed by the Government.

303.06 Compaction. Shape and compact the traveled way and shoulders using one of the methods described in Subsection 204.11.

Figure 2 - Typical Furrow Ditch

703 – AGGREGATE

Replace section 703 in its entirety with the following:

Description

703.01 Work. Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, and materials to deliver ¾” minus surface aggregate to the government designated roadways.

Materials

703.02 Materials. Contractor-furnished crushed ¾” surface aggregate. This material is specified for all government designated roadways. Shall consist of hard, durable, angular particles or fragments of crushed stone or crushed gravel. Shall be crushed to the size and quality requirements for crushed aggregate materials normally used locally in the construction and maintenance of highways. Shall be according to AASHTO M147.

Gradation

703.03 Gradation. Gradations required for aggregates are listed below. These are reprinted from the 2004 ITD Standard Specifications for Highway Contractor-Furnished Crushed ¾” Surface Aggregate with exceptions noted.

*Note: Percent passing #200 sieve for ¾” aggregate changed from ITD specification of 3-9% to 6-9%.

PART 4 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.02 BASIS OF PAYMENT

A. Payment: Prices and payment will be full compensation for the work described in this section. Payment will be made under:

END OF SECTION

H.7.0 FIRE DANGER SEASON

If the Contracting Officer allows the Contractor to continue work during periods of Closed Fire Season, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable State laws relating to fire prevention and with all special conditions of work as directed by the Contracting Officer.

END OF SECTION

PART VI

SPECIFICATIONS LIST

DIVISION 1

DIVISION 2

EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS – DEMOLITION SECTION 02 41 00

DIVISION 13

SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION – VAULTS SECTION 13 27 00

DIVISION 31

EARTHWORK – EARTH MOVING SECTION 31 20 00

PART VII

DRAWINGS LIST

A. DRAWINGS

1. Cover Sheet

2. Summit Creek Campground Map

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