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READ AND **REMOVE THIS PAGE** BEFORE PLACING

THE SPECIFICATION SECTION IN THE CONTRACT

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[DIVISION 17: SUPPLIES AND SERVICES]{.underline}

ROOT PLOWING SPECIFICATION NO. 17211

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\* NOTICE TO DESIGNER!! \*

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\* 1. DO NOT USE DIVISION 1 thru 16 SPECIFICATIONS \*

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\* 2. Check with procurement personnel for wording \*

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\* Section F - Work Progress \*

\* Section G - Project Inspection \*

\* Section H - Work Hours \*

\* Section J - Drawings \*

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USE: Removal of brush and preparation of a seedbed for planting of seed
using a root plow.

**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 questions can be sent to NSTC A/E Group, ST
110, or call (303) 987-6868.

**DRAWING DATA REQUIRED:** Location and detail drawings as needed.

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 appropriate words.

2\. C.1.2: Insert county and state where work will be performed.

3\. C.1.3: Insert access requirements.

4\. C.1.4: Insert environmental requirements.

5\. C.1.5: Describe how work limits, contour lines, and contour
intervals are to be identified.

6\. C.3.1: Complete information when plow is Contractor-furnished. See
Revegetation Equipment Catalog (February 1980) published by the U.S.
Forest Service and available from the SC Printed Materials Distribution
Section (Pamphlet P‑229).

7\. C.3.1.a: Insert cutting width.

8\. C.3.1.b: Insert cutting depth.

9\. abC.3.3: Delete when spark arresters are not required.

10\. C.3.3: Insert current date of U.S. Forest Service Spark Arrester
Guide.

11 C.5.1: Select applicable words and complete necessary information.

12 C.5.3.2: Insert applicable plowing depth.

13\. ab C.5.3.3: Insert number of plowings required. Include direction
of additional passes, i.e. 90 degrees to first pass, east to west, north
to south.

14\. C.5.3.4: Describe special requirements.

15\. ab E.4.2: Complete method of measurement, (i.e. field traverse,
aerial photograph ‑ dot grid, or map).

16\. 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

ROOT PLOWING SPECIFICATION NO. 17211, Rev. 8-89

C.1.0 GENERAL:

C.1.1 Description of Work: Eradication of \[brush\] \[and\] \[trees\]
with \[Contractor‑furnished\] property using a root plow.

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 Consideration:
\[\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\]

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 the treatment. The Government will mark
contour lines and intervals with \[\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\].

C.2.0 DEFINITIONS: None.

C.3.0 CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED ITEMS:

C.3.1 Root Plow:

a\. Cutting Width: \[[ ]{.underline}\] ft.

b\. Cutting Depth: \[[ ]{.underline}\] inches.

C.3.2 Tractors: Necessary tractors with sufficient horsepower to pull
and operate the root plow, with skilled operators.

C.3.3 Spark Arresters: Shall meet the requirements of the U.S. Forest
Service Spark Arrester Guide, dated
\[\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\]

C.4.0 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY: None.

C.5.0 SPECIFIC TASKS:

C.5.1 Surface Conditions: Root plow shall not be operated in snow, when
the ground is frozen, or when soil exceeds \[[ ]{.underline}\] %
moisture content as determined by \[[ ]{.underline}\] procedure. When
such conditions are encountered, the Contractor shall stop work and
notify the Contracting Officer.

C.5.2 Protection: The Contractor is required to protect section corners,
bench marks, and other markers and stakes, from damage or removal. In
case of destruction or removal by the Contractor, they will be replaced
by the Government and the actual cost for replacement will be deducted
from payments due the Contractor.

C.5.3 Plowing:

C.5.3.1 General: Work shall be performed on the contour, either as
marked by the Government or using equipment contour levels.

C.5.3.2 Depth of Plowing: The depth of the plowing shall be not less
than \[[ ]{.underline}\] nor more than \[[ ]{.underline}\] inches deep,
measured from the original ground surface.

C.5.3.3 Minimum Number of Plowings: \[[ ]{.underline}\].

C.5.3.4 Special Requirements: \[[ ]{.underline}\].

END OF SECTION

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

ROOT PLOWING SPECIFICATION NO. 17211, Rev. 8-89

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. abFEDERAL 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: Root plowing will be measured and paid for by the number of
acres plowed 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 Pay Unit]{.underline}

17211(1) Root Plowing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Acre

END OF SECTION