861 MAINTENANCE of CATTLEGUARDS, TRAFFIC GATES and BARRIERS,
GUARDRAILS, and RETAINING WALLS (8/07)
861.01
Service Required
Maintain cattleguards, traffic gates and barriers, guardrails, retaining walls and
appurtenances. Remove traffic gates and barriers.
861.02
Performance Standard
A. Cattleguard maintenance is complete when: it is free of structural defects, the deck
provides a smooth, stable, compact transition to the adjacent road surface, and
presents no traffic or livestock hazards; the wings are functional and secured to the
deck and post; debris and other materials have been removed from the vault area to
the full depth of the foundation over the entire width; and designated signs are in
compliance with MUTCD and EM 7100-15 Standards for Forest Service Signs and
Posters.
B. Traffic gate maintenance is complete when it is free of structural defects, the gate and
all associated posts are stable and the locking mechanism is in working order, the
surfaces are free of oxidation and painted, and all designated signs are in compliance
with MUTCD and EM 7100-15 Standards for Forest Service Signs and Posters.
C. Guardrail maintenance is complete when it is free of structural defects, and all posts
and rails are stable, secure, aligned, and in compliance with State Standards and
“AASHTO Roadside Design Guide”.
D. Guardrail barrier maintenance is complete when it is free of structural defects, all
posts and rails are stable, secure and aligned, and all designated signs are in
compliance with MUTCD and EM 7100-15 Standards for Forest Service Signs and
Posters.
E. Jersey barrier maintenance is complete when it is stable, aligned and all designated
signs are in compliance with MUTCD and EM 7100-15 Standards for Forest Service
Signs and Posters.
F. Rock and earth barrier maintenance is complete when it is stable, aligned and at the
dimensions SHOWN ON THE PLANS, and all designated signs are in compliance with
MUTCD and EM 7100-15 Standards for Forest Service Signs and Posters.
G. Retaining wall maintenance is complete when the wall is stable, aligned and repaired
to the original lines and grades, and the materials used are equal to or exceed the
original wall material.
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H. Removal of gates and barriers is complete when they have been removed and
disposed of as designated and the road is passable by the intended traffic.
861.03
Location of Work
As specified on roads listed on the ROAD LISTING, SHOWN ON THE PLANS, or as
ordered by the Contracting Officer.
861.04
Measurement
Measurement under this Section will be made by the total number of units for each
item listed in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS completed and accepted.
Linear Foot: Work activities by the linear foot measured by using
standard survey methods rounded to the nearest one (1)
foot.
861.05
Payment
A. The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement
for the Section 861 pay items listed in the schedule of items. Payment will be full
compensation for the work prescribed in this Section.
Pay Item
861(1) Maintain one-lane cattleguard
861(2) Maintain two-lane cattleguard
861(3) Maintain cattleguards
861(4) Maintain traffic gate
861(5) Maintain traffic gate
861(6) Maintain guardrail
861(7) Maintain guardrail
861(8) Steel structure component and fastener replacement
861(9) Maintain guardrail barrier
861(10) Maintain jersey barrier
861(11) Maintain rock/earth barrier
861(12) Maintain retaining wall
861(13) Remove gate
861(14) Remove guardrail barrier
861(15) Remove jersey barrier
861(16) Remove rock/earth barrier
Pay Unit
Each
Each
Lump Sum
Each
Lump Sum
Linear Foot
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Each
Each
Each
Lump sum
Each
Each
Each
Each
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861.06
Acceptable Quality Levels
Major
Defect
Exposed metal, rust , or
oxidation, greater than
25% of surface
Minor
Defect
Exposed metal, rust, or
oxidation, 25% or less
of surface
Penetrated rust or
oxidation that
compromises structural
integrity
Penetrated rust or
oxidation that does not
compromise structural
integrity
Structural Integrity
Major cracks, broken,
decomposed, or missing
components and
fasteners.
Alignment
Description
Metal Surfaces
Vaults/drainage
X% per unit
Paint or Coat
Repair if greater than
X minor defects *
0
0
Replace
component
Paint or Coat and
notify
Minor cracks, loose
components and
fasteners.
0
0
Replace
component and/or
fasteners
Repair component
and/or fasteners
Greater than 10%
deviation from original
lines and grades, or nonfunctional.
10% or less deviation
from original lines and
grades.
0
X per unit
Repair or replace
Repair if greater than
X minor defects *
Greater than 50% of the
vault is full or drainage is
impeded.
50% or less of the vault
is full and drainage is
not impeded.
0
X per unit
Clean
Repair if greater than
X minor defects *
Missing, non-functional
or non-readable
Bent or damaged, but
still functional and
readable
0
X per unit
Repair or replace
Repair or replace if
greater than X minor
defects *
N/A
0
N/A
Remove from road
or drainage
N/A
N/A
0
N/A
Remove from
National Forest
N/A
Debris left on road or
placed in drainage
structures.
Removed materials or
pieces left on National
Forest
Required Action
Major
Minor
0
Signs/Markers
Debris produced by
Service Provider
operations.
Allowable Defects
Major
Minor
Unserviceable posts,
rails, or other materials
left on National Forest
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Description
Materials and Methods
Work Area Management
Major
Defect
Does not conform to
AASHTO, ASTM, AWPA,
and MUTCD standards
and does not meet or
exceed the original
materials used
Minor
Defect
N/A
Not following approved
safety plan which may
include signs, flaggers,
and other temporary
traffic control measures
N/A
Allowable Defects
Major
Minor
Required Action
Major
Minor
0
N/A
Reject and replace
N/A
0
0
Suspend work
until in compliance
N/A
* Forests have the option to choose a pay reduction in lieu of rework. However, each Forest must establish a threshold where rework is required and
define pay reductions for each defect.
Intent and use: User to establish threshold for the acceptable level of quality.
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