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[DIVISION 17: MISCELLANEOUS]{.underline}

CONTOUR FURROWING AND SEEDING SPECIFICATION NO. 17233

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USE: Establishment of vegetative cover using furrowing and seeding
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 questions can be sent to NSTC A/E Group, ST
110, or call (303) 987-6868.

**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.1.6 Describe how work limits, contour lines, and contour intervals
are to be identified.

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

4\. C.1.8 Delete when Government‑furnished seed is used.

5\. C.1.8 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\. abC.3.0 Delete when Government‑furnished seed is used.

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

8\. C.3.5 Delete when spark arresters are not required.

9\. C.3.6 Delete when Government‑furnished seed is used.

10\. ab C.3.6 Complete seed species and requirements (e.g. common name:
hard fescue; specific epithet: Festuca ovina Var. Duriuscula).

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

12\. C.4.2 Delete when Contractor‑furnished equipment.

13\. ab C.4.2 Describe Government‑furnished furrowers so that the
Contractor can determine the size of crawler‑tractor required to perform
the work. 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). The furrowing machine is
rubber‑tire mounted, and is approximately 8 ft wide by 18 ft long, and
weighs about 6,000 lb. The unit consists of four components: (1)
subsoiler; (2) ditcher; (3) dammer; and (4) seeder.

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

15\. ab C.4.6 Select applicable word or words.

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

17\. ab C.5.1 Complete seed mix and requirements.

18\. ab C.5.3 Complete necessary information.

20\. ab C.5.10 Insert rate of seeding.

21\. C.5.11 Insert depth of furrows.

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

23\. ab C.5.6 Insert spacing requirements. Normally 5 ft is used.

24\. ab C.5.8 Insert operating speed.

25\. ab C.5.9 Describe special requirements.

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

27\. E.5.1 Select applicable Pay Items. Do not change Pay Item number.
When Government‑furnished property is specified for Pay Item(s), 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

CONTOUR FURROWING AND SEEDING SPECIFICATION NO. 17233, Rev. 8-89

C.1.0 GENERAL:

C.1.1 Description of Work: Contour furrowing and seeding with
\[Contractor‑ furnished\] \[and\] \[Government‑furnished\] property
using a special furrowing and seeding machine.

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 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 chaining operations. The Government will mark
contour lines and intervals with \[\_\_\_\].

C.1.6 References:

a\. 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.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 Tractors: Necessary tractors with sufficient horsepower to pull
and operate the Government-furnished contour furrowing machines, with
skilled operators. The tractors furnished shall be equipped with an
independent hydraulic system capable of developing not less than 1200
psi to operate the furrower.

C.3.5 Spark Arresters: Shall meet the requirements of the U.S. Forest
Service Spark Arrester Guide, dated \[\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\].

C.3.6 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.4.0 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY:

C.4.1 Delivery, Storage, and Handling:

a\. Location: The Government-furnished property 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 Equipment 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.4.4 Transportation of Equipment: The Contractor shall load and
transport the Government‑furnished contour furrower and spare parts from
the location specified to the work sites and between sites. Upon
completion of the work or termination of the Contract, the furrower and
spare parts shall be returned by the Contractor to the location
specified.

C.4.5 Lubrication and Servicing of Equipment: The Contractor shall
periodically lubricate and service the furrower and its component parts
in conformance with the servicing chart furnished by the Government. The
Contractor shall furnish the necessary lubricating equipment and proper
lubricants, including hydraulic oil for the furrower\'s lift mechanism.
The Contractor shall check bolts and nuts on the machines periodically
to insure tightness, and shall tighten them as necessary for proper
maintenance.

C.4.6 Repairs to Equipment: Contractor shall be equipped to make
necessary field repairs to the furrower. An \[arc\] \[and\] \[or\]
\[acetylene\]‑welding outfit shall be included in the Contractor\'s
repair equipment. The Contractor shall maintain and repair the furrower
at the worksite. The Government will furnish repair parts necessitated
by normal wear or breakage not due to fault or negligence of the
Contractor. With exception of those repairs resulting from fault or
negligence of Contractor, major repairs not repairable in the field will
be made by the Government. No alterations or modifications in furrowers
shall be made. Adjustments of the furrowers may be made by the
Contractor to maintain proper operation. Parts replaced by the
Contractor shall be kept for inspection by the Contracting Officer.

C.4.7 Safety: A safety pin is provided on the furrower for locking the
unit in the raised position. This safety pin shall be positioned while
servicing or working around the elevated unit or when the machine is
being trailed from one location to another. The damming‑device pins
shall also be inserted during movement of the equipment between
locations.

C.5.0 SPECIFIC TASKS:

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

Percent

Specific of Total

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

[ ]{.underline} [ \[ \] ]{.underline}

Totals 100% Lb/acre

C.5.2 Protection of Seed: 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 upon completion of the
work or termination of the Contract. Empty seed bags shall be saved and
returned to the Government by the Contractor.

C.5.3 Surface Conditions: Furrower shall not be operated in snow, when
the ground is frozen, or when soil exceeds \[[ ]{.underline} %\]
moisture content as determined by \[[ ]{.underline}\] procedure. If such
conditions are encountered, the Contractor shall stop work and notify
the Contracting Officer.

C.5.4 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.5.5 Furrowing and Seeding: Furrowing shall be done on the contour,
either as marked by the Government or using equipment contour levels.
The furrower is equipped with a hydraulic-lift mechanism powered by the
tractor\'s hydraulic system. Hydraulic controls will be furnished by the
Government. During the furrowing operations, the Contractor shall
maintain adequate seed in the seeder.

C.5.6 Spacing of Furrows: The machine makes two furrows simultaneously,
5 ft apart from center to center. Each subsequent pass of the furrower
shall be offset, approximately \[[ ]{.underline}\] ft from the center of
the adjacent furrow so that furrows will be approximately \[[
]{.underline}\] ft from center to center.

C.5.7 Turning Furrower: Upon reaching the end of each set of furrows,
the furrower shall be put in the raised position and not lowered until
the turn has been completed and the unit is in place to start the next
set of furrows. No sharp turns shall be made with the furrower in the
furrowing position.

C.5.8 Operating Speed: Furrowing equipment shall not be drawn at a speed
greater than \[[ ]{.underline}\] mph during furrowing operations.

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

C.5.10 Rate of Seeding: Seed shall be distributed at the rate of \[[
]{.underline}\] lb of pure live seed per acre.

C.5.11 Depth of Furrows: The depth of the furrows shall be not less than

\[[ ]{.underline}\] nor more than \[[ ]{.underline}\] inches deep,
measured from the original ground surface.

C.5.12 Tests for Uniformity: The Contracting Officer will make tests to
determine uniformity of seeding.

END OF SECTION

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

CONTOUR FURROWING AND SEEDING SPECIFICATION NO. 17233

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: Contour furrowing and seeding will be measured and paid for
by the number of acres seeded to the nearest whole acre.

E.4.2 Measurements: 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}

17233(1) Contour Furrowing and Seeding. . . . . . Acre

END OF SECTION