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THE SPECIFICATION SECTION IN THE CONTRACT

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[DIVISION 17: MISCELLANEOUS]{.underline}

AERIAL SEEDING SPECIFICATION NO. 17232

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USE: Establishment of vegetative cover using aircraft, and other
equipment.

**NOTES TO SPECIFIER:**

A. Options within paragraphs are identified by enclosure in brackets;
blank spaces enclosed by brackets \[\_\_\_\_\_\] provide for information
to be inserted, as appropriate, to individual projects.

B. **TO AVOID CONFLICTING REQUIREMENTS AND COSTLY MISTAKES,** the
specifier must edit (delete, substitute or add to the text). The
remaining paragraphs must be renumbered.

C. DELETE FOR FINAL COPY: Notes to the Specifier, located between lines
of asterisks; all \[brackets\], [underlining]{.underline}, **boldface**,
and *italics*, within the paragraphs; and this page. (Open Reveal Codes
\[alt F3\] to do this accurately.)

D. [To Edit "(Footer B)":]{.underline} (Corel 8). **ENTIRE FOOTER SHOULD
BE BOLDED.** Click in the footer and delete the "Project Name (ftr B)"
text and replace it with the **Name of the Project (upper and lower
case)**. Replace date with current MM/YY (WITHOUT BRACKETS).

E. The Guide Specifications are intended to be continuously reviewed and
revised. User's technical comments are appreciated. Also, other related
or similar specification that are written "from scratch" that could
benefit others, or other

**DRAWING DATA REQUIRED:**

**REQUIRED SPEC MODIFICATIONS:**

[GENERAL NOTES]{.underline}

1\. Whenever entire articles, paragraphs or subparagraphs are not
applicable, the articles, paragraphs or subparagraphs should be deleted;
when necessary, reletter or renumber articles, paragraphs or
subparagraphs.

2\. THIS GUIDE IS NOT INTENDED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR READING THE ENTIRE
SECTION.

[TECHNICAL NOTES]{.underline}

1\. C.1.1 Select applicable words.

2\. C.1.5 Describe how work limits are to be identified.

3\. C.1.6 Delete when Government‑furnished seed is used.

4\. C.1.7 Delete when Government‑furnished seed is used.

5\. C.1.7 Insert number of copies of certification required. Normally 3
copies are required. Distribution after review is normally 1 copy to the
COR, 1 copy to the Contractor, and 1 copy to the project file.

6\. C.1.8 Select applicable phrase.

7\. C.1.9 Select applicable word and complete number of flagpersons
required.

8\. C.1.10 Select applicable word.

9\. C.3.0 Delete when Government‑furnished seed is used.

10\. C.3.3 Insert months for seed test requirements.

11\. ab C.3.4 Delete when Government‑furnished seed is used.

12\. C.3.4.a Complete seed species and requirements (e.g. common name:
hard fescue; specific epithet: Festuca ovina var. duriuscula).

13\. C.3.5.b Select type of aircraft to be used.

14\. C.3.9 Describe special aircraft requirements.

15\. C.4.0 Delete when Contractor‑furnished seed is used.

16\. C.4.3 Delete when Contractor‑furnished seed is used.

17\. C.5.1 Insert location where Contractor is to mix seed.

18\. C.5.1 Complete seed mix and requirements.

19\. C.5.3 Insert applicable wind speed.

20\. C.5.6 Insert rate of seeding.

21\. ab C.5.2 Delete when Contractor‑furnished seed is used.

22\. C.5.9 Describe special requirements.

23\. ab E.4.2 Complete Method of Measurement, (i.e. field traverse,
aerial photograph ‑ dot grid, or map).

24\. ab E.5.1 Select applicable Pay Items. Do not change Pay Item
number. When Government‑furnished property is specified for Pay Items,
the letter suffix GF will be added after the parenthesis of the item
number.

**REVISIONS OF THIS SECTION:**

CSI format, editorial changes: 12/01

Metric:

Technical Update: 08/89

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECS./WORK STATEMENT

AERIAL SEEDING SPECIFICATION NO. 17232, Rev. 8-89

C.1.0 GENERAL:

C.1.1 Description of Work: Seeding with \[Contractor‑furnished\] \[and\]
\[Government‑ furnished\] property using aircraft.

C.1.2 Location: Work under this Contract is located in
\[\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\] County,
\[\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\]. The work locations are shown on
the drawings.

C.1.3 Access to the Work:
\[\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\]

C.1.4 Environmental Considerations:
\[\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\]

C.1.5 Work Limits: The Government will define with \[\_\_\] the outer
perimeter of areas to be treated and areas within such perimeter which
are to be excluded from seeding operations. The Government will mark
contour lines and intervals with \[\_\_\_\].

C.1.6 References:

Federal Specifications

FS JJJ‑S‑181 Seeds, Agricultural

C.1.7 Certification: Furnish \[[ ]{.underline}\] copies of written
certification from the supplier of the Contractor‑furnished seed that it
conforms to the requirements of this specification.

C.1.8 Landing Facilities: \[The Contractor shall obtain required landing
facilities.\] \[Landing facilities are located as shown on the
drawings.\] The Contractor assumes full responsibility and liability for
airstrips or landing areas used.

C.1.9 Flag persons: Shall be furnished by the \[Government\]
\[Contractor\].

\[[ ]{.underline}\] flag persons shall be simultaneously visible at the
beginning of each seeding run and at least \[[ ]{.underline}\] flag
person visible throughout the run for the pilot.

C.1.10 Flagging Materials and Equipment: Shall be furnished by the
\[Government.\] \[Contractor.\]

C.2.0 DEFINITIONS: None.

C.3.0 CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED ITEMS:

C.3.1 Source Quality Control: Seed furnished shall meet the requirements
of the Federal Seed Act (7 U.S.C. Secs. 1551‑1610 incl.), the seed laws
and the noxious weed laws of the state to which the seed is to be
shipped.

C.3.2 Seed Testing: Seed furnished may be tested by the Government. In
lieu of the Government\'s drawing samples of seed delivered, the
Contractor may furnish at the delivery points sealed certified samples
taken by a bonded, professional seed sampler or county agent. In
submitting such samples, the Contractor\'s sampler must draw seed as
prescribed by the Federal Seed Act (7 U.S.C. Secs. 1551‑1610 incl.), and
submit a certification to this effect with each sample. Enough samples,
fully representative of each lot of seed furnished, must be supplied to
provide enough seed for retesting, should this be necessary. Seed not
meeting the minimum requirements set forth in the specifications will
not be accepted.

C.3.3 Containers and Labels: Deliver Contractor‑furnished seed in
original, unopened containers and in acceptable condition for
germination and marked with (1) name and address of the shipper, (2) net
weight, (3) seed name, (4) percentages of purity and of germination, (5)
lot number, (6) date of test, and (7) percentage of maximum weed seed
content clearly marked for each kind of seed. The seed must have been
tested within the last \[[ ]{.underline}\] months for certification.

C.3.4 Contractor-Furnished Seed:

Seed Species: Shall conform to the following:

Weed Weed

Specific Purity Germination Content Content

[Common Name]{.underline} [Epithet]{.underline} [Min. %]{.underline} [
Min. % ]{.underline} [ Min. %]{.underline} [ Max. %]{.underline}

C.3.5 Aircraft:

a\. General: The Contractor shall furnish aircraft to seed the
designated areas in the time specified.

b\. Type: Aircraft used shall be \[unrestricted\] \[unrestricted, except
capable of applying seed at \[[ ]{.underline}\] mph minimum\] \[fixed
wing only\] capable of applying seed at \[[ ]{.underline}\] mph
maximum\] \[helicopter only\].

C.3.6 Seed Hoppers: Aircraft shall be equipped with hoppers for carrying
seed with a distribution mechanism complete with release, shutoff, and
spreading device which can be calibrated for sowing seed at the
prescribed rate and uniform pattern.

C.3.7 Pilots: Shall be furnished by the Contractor and shall meet
certification requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations for this type
of work.

C.3.8 Ground Crew: Shall be furnished by the Contractor.

C.3.9 Special Aircraft Requirements: \[[ ]{.underline}.\]

C.4.0 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

C.4.1 Delivery, Storage, and Handling:

a\. Location: The Government-furnished seed will be provided by the
Bureau of Land Management
\[\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\]

b\. Time: Property will be available Monday through Friday,
\[\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\] except on holidays.

c\. Return of Unused Property: Return unused material to
\[\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\].

d\. Loading/Off Loading/Transporting Property: The Contractor shall be
responsible for providing the necessary material-handling equipment to
load/off load materials. \[The Contractor shall load and transport
\[materials\] \[equipment\] to work sites.\]

C.4.2 Equipment to be Furnished by the Government:

Estimated

[Description Quantity Quantity]{.underline} [Unit]{.underline}

C.4.3 Transportation of Seed: The Contractor shall load and transport
Government‑furnished seed from the location specified to the worksites
and between sites. Upon completion of the work or termination of the
Contract, unused seed shall be returned by the Contractor to the
location specified.

C.5.0 SPECIFIC TASKS

C.5.1 Seed Mix: Seed shall be mixed by the Contractor \[[
]{.underline}.\] Seed specified shall be applied in the following
proportions:

Percent

Specific of Total

[ Epithet ]{.underline} [by Weight]{.underline} [ Lb/acre ]{.underline}

Totals 100% \[[ ]{.underline}\] Lb/acre

C.5.2 Protection of Seed: The Contractor shall load and transport the
Government‑furnished seed from the pickup point to the worksites and
shall be responsible for its protection from loss or damage. Seed
damaged or lost while in the custody of the Contractor will be replaced
by the Contractor at no additional expense to the Government. Unused
seed shall be returned to the location designated in Section 01018 ‑
Government‑Furnished Property, upon completion of work or termination of
the Contract. Empty seed bags shall be saved and returned to the
Government by the Contractor.

C.5.3 Wind Conditions: Aerial seeding shall not be done when the wind is
not at a constant velocity or exceeds \[[ ]{.underline}\] mph.

C.5.4 Flight Paths: Flag persons shall insure straight and regular paths
of flight. Irregular paths of flight will result in immediate stoppage
of work. Corrective action shall be taken immediately by the Contractor
to insure evenly spaced, straight, and regular flight paths and complete
coverage of areas included in the seeding job.

C.5.5 Covering: The entire surface within the designated boundaries of
the project area shall receive uniform coverage with the seed except for
areas excluded by the Government. Areas excluded from seeding operation
within the designated boundaries, will not be included in the acreage
computed for payment.

C.5.6 Rate of Application: Seed shall be distributed at the rate of \[[
]{.underline}\] lb of pure live seed per acre.

C.5.7 Flight Height: Flights must be low enough to obtain proper
distribution and uniform coverage of seed. Aircraft shall be operated
according to Federal Aviation Administration regulations.

C.5.8 Flight Strips: Seeding strips shall be patterned and flown to
secure a uniform distribution of seed. Such distribution shall not vary
more than 15% above or below the average distribution of seed per acre.

C.5.9 Special Requirements: \[[ ]{.underline}.\]

C.5.10 Tests for Uniformity: The Contracting Officer will make tests to
determine uniformity of seed application.

C.5.11 Tests for Rate of Application: Rate of seed application will be
determined from test flights and strip tests made prior to commencement
of seeding operations to establish setting of the distribution
mechanism.

END OF SECTION

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

AERIAL SEEDING SPECIFICATION NO. 17232

E.1.0 [52.252-02 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (APR
1984)]{.underline}

This contract incorporates the following clauses by reference, with the
same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request,
the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

I. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.246.04 Inspection of Services - Fixed Price (Apr 1984)

E.2.0 INSPECTION:

The Contracting Officer will make periodic inspections as a basis for
payments and recommendations for adjustments in work quality. The
Contractor is encouraged to observe inspections while they are being
made and have a supervisor on site to confer with the Contracting
Officer.

E.3.0 ACCEPTANCE:

Work performed according to the specifications and Part III will be
considered acceptable for payment purposes.

E.4.0 MEASUREMENT OF PAYMENT:

E.4.1 Units: Seeding will be measured and paid for by the number of
acres seeded to the nearest whole acre.

E.4.2 Measurement: The determination of the acreage of completed work
will be made from \[\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\]. Area measurements
required under this Contract will be measured on a horizontal plane.

E.4.3 Remeasurement: Remeasurement of the acreage under this Contract
will be made upon the written request of the Contractor. The request for
remeasurement must be made in writing within 10 calendar days after
completion of the work. If remeasurement indicates a difference of not
more than 5 percent from the original measurement, the Contractor shall
pay the actual cost of the remeasurement. Payments will be based on the
second measurement where the difference between measurement is more than
5 percent. Where the difference is less than 5 percent, the results of
the first measurement will be used.

E.5.0 BASIS OF PAYMENT:

E.5.1 Payment: Prices and payment will be full compensation for the work
described in this section. Payment will be made under:

[ Pay Item ]{.underline} [ Pay Unit]{.underline}

17232(1) Aerial Seeding (Unrestricted aircraft). . . .Acre

17232(2) Aerial Seeding (Fixed wing) . . . . . . . . .Acre

17232(3) Aerial Seeding (Helicopter) . . . . . . . . .Acre

END OF SECTION