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DIVISION 17:  MISCELLANEOUS

RANGELAND DRILL SEEDING SPECIFICATION NO. 17230

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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                 *
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USE:	Establishment of vegetative cover using rangeland drills, 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, boldface, and italics, within the paragraphs; and this page.  (Open Reveal Codes [alt F3] to do this accurately.)

	D.	To Edit “(Footer B)”: (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

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

1.	abC.1.1:  Select applicable words.

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

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

4.	abC.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.	abC.3.0:  Delete when Government‑furnished seed is used.

7.	abC.3.3:  Insert months for seed test requirements.

	8. 	C.2.4:  Delete when Government‑furnished seed is used.

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

	10.  C.3.6:  Delete when spark arresters are not required.

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

	12.	C.4.2:  Describe Government‑furnished drills in Section 01018 ‑ Government‑Furnished Property 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).  Include disk spacing, weight of drill unit and width of unit.  Each drill has 10 disks spaced 12 inches apart.  Single drill unit will plant a swath 10 ft wide.  Each drill unit weighs approximately 2,900 lb and is approximately 13 ft 6 inches wide.

	13.  C.4.3:  Delete when Contractor‑furnished seed is used.

	14.  C.4.6:  Select applicable word or words.

	15.	C.5.1:  Insert location where Contractor is to mix seed.

16.	ab	C.5.1:  Complete seed mix and requirements.

	17.	C.5.2:  Complete necessary information.

	18.	C.5.5:  Insert rate of application.

	19.  C.5.6:  Insert depth of seeding.

	20.	C.5.7:  Delete when Contractor‑furnished seed is used.
	21.	C.5.8:  Insert operating speed.

	22.  C.5.9:  Describe special requirements.

	23.	C.5.10:  Select the method of calibration to be used.  Since the vibration of drill and seed tubes in the field affect rate of seeding, it is preferable to calibrate in the field under typical use conditions including speed of travel.

		Option No. 1:

			Notes to designer:  Base the count on the average of at least three, five‑foot sections of drill row.  Compare the average number of seeds drilled with the number the specified seeding rate provides.  Take into account the particular row spacing being used.  Make the necessary adjustments in the drill setting and repeat the operation until the specified seeding rate is obtained.

		Option No. 3:

Notes to designer:  The following formula may be used in calibrating a drill in the field:

			Lb/acre of seed planted=  	 43,560 x lb seed collected
                               	 Drill width in ft x strip length in ft
A good rule of thumb is one set of drills will use about a sack (50 lb) of crested wheatgrass seed an hour at 3 mph.  This will give approximately 7 lb/acre.  Time would have to be adjusted if a different rate were desired.

When there is trouble in calibration of a drill, look at the slack in the feed‑roll cups and gate.  Often this can be taken up.  Loosen the nuts on the bottom of the cups and adjust the cups so that the rollers are exposed the same distance.

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

	25.	4.02A:  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

RANGELAND DRILL SEEDING SPECIFICATION NO. 17230, Rev. 8-89

C.1.0  GENERAL:

C.1.1	Description of Work:  Seeding with [Contractor‑furnished] [and] [Government‑furnished] property using heavy‑duty, disk‑type rangeland drills and other equipment.

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 [___] 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:
	a.  Federal Specifications        
           FS JJJ-S-181        Seeds, Agricultural

C.1.7	Certification:  Furnish [___] 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 this specification 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 [   ] months for certification.

C.3.4	Seed Species:  Shall conform to the following:

                                                            Weed      Weed
                        Specific     Purity  Germination  Content   Content
    Common Name         Epithet      Min. %     Min. %     Min. %    Max. %

C.3.5	Tractors:  Necessary tractors, with sufficient horsepower, to operate Government‑furnished rangeland drills, with skilled operators.

C.3.6	Spark Arresters:  Shall meet the requirements of the U.S. Forest Service Spark Arrester Guide, dated [_____________________.]

C.4.0	GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY:

C.4.1	Delivery, Storage, and Handling:
	a.	Location:  The Government-furnished chain 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	   	Unit

C.4.3	Transportation of Seed:  The Contractor shall load and transport Government‑furnished seed from the location specified to the worksite 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 Government‑furnished rangeland drills and spare parts from locations specified to the worksites and between sites.  Upon completion of the work or termination of the Contract, the drills 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 drills and their component parts in accordance with the servicing chart furnished by the Government.  The Contractor shall furnish necessary lubricating equipment and proper lubricants.  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:  The Contractor shall be equipped to make necessary field repairs to the drills.  An [arc] [and] [or] [acetylene] welding outfit shall be included in the Contractor's repair equipment.  The Contractor shall maintain and repair the drill 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 the Contractor, major repairs not repairable in the field will be made by the Government.  No alterations or modifications in drills shall be made without approval of the Contracting Officer.  Adjustments of drills 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.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               by Weight      Lb/acre    

 
                                              	               [      ]    
                  Totals                  100%           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 be responsible for its protection from loss or damage.  Seed damaged or lost while in 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 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:  Seed shall not be drilled under conditions when it cannot be properly covered with soil, such as in snow, when the ground is frozen, or when soil exceeds [   ] % moisture content as determined by [    ] procedure.  When 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	Seeding:  Seeding shall be done on the contour, either as marked by the Government or using equipment contour levels.

C.5.6	Rate of Seeding:  Seed shall be distributed at the rate of [   ] lb of pure live seed per acre.

C.5.7	Average Depth of Seeding:  Shall be [   ] inches.

C.5.8	Operating Speed:  Drills shall not be drawn at a speed greater than
		[   ] mph during seeding operations.

C.5.9	Special Requirements:  [                                           .]

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:  Drills require calibration to insure the specified seeding rate is achieved.  The following method will be used:  [Run the drill over a canvas or firm surface with the drill in gear.  Count the number of seeds per row foot of any one of the species in the mixture.]  [Jack up and block the drill so that the wheels turn freely and place a [canvas] [pan] [bag] under the seed tubes.  Fill the hopper with the specified seed mix and set the seed regulator at the specified drilling rate.  Rotate the wheel until the land measurer registers the predetermined acreage to be covered in the trial.  Gather and weigh the seed collected from the [canvas] [pan] [bag], calculate rate per acre and adjust feed rate accordingly.  As a double check on the land measurer, count the revolutions, and multiply by wheel circumference to determine area.]  [Seed a predetermined small acreage using either measured area or lineal drill seeding length converted to acres.  Determine amount of seed used and adjust until desired rate is obtained.]

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SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

RANGELAND DRILL SEEDING SPECIFICATION NO. 17230, Rev 8-89

E.1.0	52.252-02  CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (APR 1984)

	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 seeding 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

	17230(1)  Rangeland Drill Seeding. . . . . . . . . .Acre

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