Specifications include, but are not limited to: The replacement of approximately 1,000 (base bid) and up to an additional 1,000 (all additive alternates #1-#10) decaying timber ties; the regulating and dressing of existing ballast of approximately 16,000 TF (additive alternate #11) of track in areas of need indicated on the exhibits; Replace thirteen 39’ sticks of 115# rail (base bid); replacement of 142 various size switch ties at 9 locations indicated in the exhibits (base bid). This work also includes but is not limited to removal and disposal of old ties, removal and reuse of existing tie plates, spikes, anchors and other items of work as required by the Contract Documents. Work shall be completed along the mainline track at Port Bienville Industrial Park between MP 4.5 and 7.0.