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Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

BOLAR MOUNTAIN RECREATION AREA WASTEWATER SYSTEM 2021

Final – Date: May 17, 2021

SCOPE OF CONTRACT

A. This project includes reconstruction of the wastewater system at the Bolar Mountain Recreation Area.

B. The work includes the decommissioning of existing wastewater infrastructure as indicated on the Drawings and installation of new gravity sewer, pressurized sewer, concrete septic/settling/equalization/recirculation/pumping/dosing tanks, cleanouts, pumps, electrical, wastewater treatment, and drip field. Work includes repair of asphalt roads, traffic control, compaction testing, field surveying/layout, construction staking, sewer line cleaning and video, clearing and grubbing, demolition and other work as indicated in the Drawings and specifications.

C. Upon the inspection results of sewerline, manholes, and lift stations the scope of work may be adjusted from total replacement of the wastewater systems in existing recreation facilities to partial replacement of those sections of the existing system that have deficiencies. It is generally unknown what condition the existing sewer line, manhole, and lift station components are in. Scope of work that may be added to repair deficiencies may include, but are not limited to, potholing and small section line repair, cured in place pipe (CIPP), slip lining, pipe bursting, measures to eliminate infiltration and inflow such as manhole or lift station grouting, and lift station refurbishment including lining, new pumps, piping, floats, controls, and electrical. These items will be addressed through modification if and when encountered.

D. Quantities associated with these items are identified in the Schedule of Items.

1.2 PROJECT LOCATION

A. The project is located in the Warm Springs and James River Ranger Districts of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, Bath County, Virginia. From Covington, take 220 North to Highway 39 and turn left on Highway 39 to Highway 600 (Bolars Draft Road) and turn left on Highway 600. Turn right on Twin Ridge Drive which leads to the project site.

1.3 SITE INFORMATION AND LIMITATIONS

A. The following site conditions are considered incidental to the contract and the contractor will not be paid directly for any of the following items:

1. Campgrounds will be closed, as needed, from the Tuesday after Labor Day (September 7th, 2021) until the Wednesday before Memorial Day (May 25th, 2022) to accommodate construction. The Contractor will be responsible for signing and limiting public access.

2. Contractor will provide all materials and labor necessary to protect streams, wet or dry, and waterbodies during construction activities. The Contractor will be required to submit a surface water protection plan and receive approval of the plan from regulatory agency prior to the beginning of construction.

3. All construction equipment shall be pressure washed before entering National Forest System lands. The removal of mud and debris from treads, tracks and undercarriage, with emphasis on axles, frame, cross-members, motor mounts, and underneath steps, running boards, and front bumper/brushguard assemblies will be required. The purpose is to reduce or eliminate the transportation of noxious weeds, which is required by Federal and State regulations.

4. Water is available at the site for construction purposes between Memorial Day to Labor Day and may be available earlier and later (weather permitting). Power is available onsite for construction purposes.

5. The Contractor shall provide temporary toilet facilities (porta-potty) at the site during all construction work when Forest Service provided facilities are not operational.

1.4 TRAFFIC CONTROL AND CONSTRUCTION SIGNING

A. No work that endangers, interferes, or conflicts with traffic or access to work sites shall be performed until a plan for satisfactory warning and handling of traffic has been submitted by the contractor and approved by the COR. Construction signing for traffic control shall conform to the latest edition of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). All traffic control signs will be placed in areas adequate for a truck pulling a fifth wheel trailer to be turned around. Contractor shall not be paid directly for this item, rather it will be considered incidental to other items of work listed in the Schedule of Items.

1.5 WORK CAMPS, STAGING AND STORAGE AREAS

A. Areas for staging operations and storage of materials shall be approved by the CO. The Contractor must request in writing for approval from the CO to stage trailers, work or housing on site. Sugar Ridge Campground is the designated staging area and staging of materials and housing shall be at locations agreed upon by the CO.

B. Overnight camping will be allowed at Sugar Ridge Campground but depending on construction and weather conditions water, and dump station may not be available. Electric is available onsite. If restroom facilities are not available contractor shall be responsible to provide portable toilets. Other possibilities for camping may exist at Mill Hill Campground.

1.6 INSPECTION OF WORKSITE

A. The contractor acknowledges they have taken the necessary steps to ascertain the nature and location of work and have investigated and satisfied themselves as to the general and local conditions that can affect the work or its cost. Any failure of the contractor to take the actions described and acknowledged in this paragraph will not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work without additional expenses to the government.

1.7 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. The project consists of Base Bid Items for the construction of a wastewater treatment facility and drip field and connection of Sugar Ridge Campground to the new wastewater treatment facility and shall include all items shown and noted in specifications and drawings including:

1. Tie into existing Sugar Ridge Campground force main and extension to the new wastewater treatment facility.

2. Traffic control as needed to close construction areas and during pipeline construction across Twin Ridge Drive.

3. Completion of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, plan should be for base and option items, and implementation of sediment and erosion control measures.

4. Installation of various concrete tanks for septic, pumping, dosing, recirculation, and settling.

5. Installation of pressurized lines and sleeving as indicated. Work shall include installation of both the Sugar Ridge Campground line and the Campground #1 line from the south side of the road crossing to the new wastewater treatment system. If other option items are not awarded the Campground #1 force line shall be capped and marked with a surface stake on the south side of Twin Ridge Drive for future expansion.

6. Installation of wastewater treatment system and drip field application area including clearing as well as placement of new topsoil over drip field.

7. Installation of electrical system so all necessary wastewater system components are functioning.

8. Mulching, fertilizing, and seeding disturbed project areas.

9. Asphalt patching for trench lines where trenches cross paved surfaced.

10. 221300-16. Construction oversight, inspection report, O&M manual, and sampling plan. This item includes this work for the base bid plus all options.

11. 330130-A1. Licensed operator, site visits and sampling for base and all option items.

12. Field survey/layout, construction staking for base item.

13. Clearing and grubbing.

Option 0001: 330130-A1.

The project consists of cleaning and videoing all gravity lines and all force mains. Work includes furnishing all materials, equipment, and labor for closed circuit television inspection, and analysis; involves pipe cleaning as needed to clear piping of roots, debris, and buildup associated with sewer piping and includes debris removal and disposal. Work shall include inspection of manholes, septic tanks, and lift stations and denoting all deficiencies encountered including areas of infiltration or inflow. Contractor shall provide video of all inspections and report documenting existing pipe, including, but not limited to pipe sizes, materials and condition, and denoting all pipeline deficiencies encountered.

B. Option 0002.

The project consists of the construction of the Sugar Ridge Campground collection, tank, pumping, and force main system to the new force main that was installed for to the new wastewater treatment facility and shall include all items shown and noted in specifications and drawings including:

1. Demolition of existing wastewater infrastructure in Sugar Ridge Campground.

2. Traffic control as needed to close construction areas.

3. Implementation of sediment and erosion control measures.

4. Installation of various concrete tanks for septic, pumping, and settling.

5. Installation of gravity and pressurized lines with cleanouts as indicated.

6. Installation of electrical system so all necessary wastewater system components are functioning.

7. Mulching, fertilizing, and seeding disturbed project areas.

8. Asphalt patching for trench lines where trenches cross paved surfaced.

9. Field survey/layout, construction staking for option item.

10. Clearing and grubbing.

C. Option 0003 The project consists of the re-construction of wastewater system for Campground #1, the picnic area, and beach area and shall include all items shown and noted in specifications and drawings including:

1. Demolition of existing wastewater infrastructure in Campground #1, picnic area, and beach area.

2. Traffic control as needed to close construction areas.

3. Implementation of sediment and erosion control measures.

4. Installation of various concrete tanks for septic, pumping, and settling.

5. Installation of gravity and pressurized lines with cleanouts as indicated.

6. Installation of electrical system so all necessary wastewater system components are functioning.

7. Mulching, fertilizing, and seeding disturbed project areas.

8. Asphalt patching for trench lines where trenches cross paved surfaced.

9. Field survey/layout, construction staking for option item.

10. Clearing and grubbing.

D. Option 0004.

The project consists of the re-construction of wastewater system for Campgrounds #2 and #3 and shall include all items shown and noted in specifications and drawings including:

1. Demolition of existing wastewater infrastructure in Campgrounds #2 and #3.

2. Demolition of existing wastewater treatment facility.

3. Traffic control as needed to close construction areas and for trenching across Twin Ridge Drive.

4. Implementation of sediment and erosion control measures.

5. Installation of various concrete tanks for septic, pumping, and settling.

6. Installation of gravity and pressurized lines with cleanouts and sleeving as indicated.

7. Installation of electrical system so all necessary wastewater system components are functioning.

8. Mulching, fertilizing, and seeding disturbed project areas.

9. Asphalt patching for trench lines where trenches cross paved surfaced.

10. Providing and installing new water and sanitary towers for RV dump stations.

11. Field survey/layout, construction staking for option item.

12. Clearing and grubbing.

13. Providing and installing new water and sanitary towers for RV dump stations.

1.8 START DATE

A. July 1, 2021

1.9 CONTRACT TIME

A. Base Bid: 310 Calendar Days (Includes time for base and any or all option items awarded).

B. The general intent of the timeline is for a notice to proceed to be issued around July 1st, 2021. This gives the contractor a couple months to work through submittals and approvals and to order supplies. Minor work may occur on the ground prior to September 7th as approved by the Contracting Officer and work can begin on the ground in earnest on September 7th, 2021 when campgrounds will be closed to the public. Contractor may be able to finish the work in the fall, but if not possible, then the contractor shall finish the work prior to the next Memorial Day weekend. The goal is to minimize impact to the recreating public. If the contractor finishes the project in the fall, they shall assist the Forest Service in starting up the system in the spring for summer operations.

1.10 SPECIFICATIONS

A. The following specifications are attached. Some sections in the schedule of items refer to other sections not listed and are subsidiary to or are included in payment for other pay items in this contract. These items are considered incidental and no additional compensation will be made.

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May 2021

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK 000001-6

USDA FOREST SERVICE, R-8

BOLAR MOUNTAIN RECREATION AREA WASTEWATER SYSTEM 2021

SECTION 010100 - SUMMARY OF WORK

1. GENERAL

2.1 SUMMARY

A. This project includes reconstruction of the wastewater system at the Bolar Mountain Recreation Area.

2.2 LOCATION

A. This project is located approximately 50 minutes (30 miles) from Covington, Virginia (population approximately 5,500) in the Warm Springs and James River Ranger Districts of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests.

2.3 GENERAL SITE CONDITIONS AND WEATHER

A. The elevation of the site is approximately 1,600 feet above mean sea level. The construction site experiences moderate snowfall and cold temperatures, with snow on the ground typically from mid-November to end of March. Strong winds are often prevalent at the site.

B. In-depth soil surveys have not been performed; NRCS soil survey information, in general, indicates shallow bedrock in the project area. Blasting of rocks will not be permitted without special permission.

C. In-depth water table surveys have not been performed; however, if groundwater is encountered during excavation, and a pump is needed greater than a 50 gpm pump, then this will be considered a changed condition. The Contractor shall perform adequate dewatering to keep the excavation free from water and dispose of the water without damage to property.

2.4 USE OF PREMISES

A. Contractor shall at all times conduct their operations to ensure the least inconvenience to the public and employees. Twin Ridge Road closure will be permitted, when required, upon written approval of the Contracting Officer (CO).

B. Confine storage of materials to areas as approved by the CO.

C. Contractor shall provide adequate signing and barricades and take necessary safety measures to protect the public during all construction operations. Contractor shall minimize disturbance of all undisturbed areas.

D. Preservation of Natural Features: Confine all operations to work limits of the project. Prevent damage to natural surroundings. Restore damaged areas, repairing or replacing damaged trees and plants, at no additional expense to the Government.

1. Provide temporary barriers to protect existing trees and plants and root zones.

2. Do not remove, injure, or destroy trees or other plants without prior approval. Consult with CO and remove agreed-on roots and branches that interfere with construction.

3. Do not fasten ropes, cables, or guys to existing trees.

4. Carefully supervise excavating, grading, filling, and other construction operations near trees to prevent damage.

E. Existing Utilities: Notify CO and utility companies of proposed locations and times for excavation.

1. Contractor shall be responsible for locating and preventing damage to known utilities. If damage occurs, repair utility at no additional expense to the Government. Contractor shall call 811 prior to excavation. Contract shall locate other utilities through the use of a private locating service.

2. Interruption of Existing Utility Service: Notify CO, 72 hours in advance of any interruption of existing utilities.

2.5 MEALS AND LODGING

A. Meals and lodging are commercially available in Warm Springs, Hot Springs, and Covington. Meals or lodging beyond camping spaces will not be available at Forest Service facilities.

2.6 CAMPING

A. With approval by the Warm Springs and James River Ranger District and the CO, National Forest Service lands may be used by the Contractor for recreation vehicle camping at Sugar Ridge Campground or Mill Hill.

2.7 CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE

A. The contractor may sequence the work as they see fit.

B. The Contractor may have an option to develop electrical utilities in the early stages of construction so they may be used for the remainder of the construction project.

2.8 FIELD VERIFICATION

A. Field verify all new and existing dimensions affecting the work of this contract before ordering products.

2.9 PERMITS

A. Special permits required by County, State, or Federal laws or regulations shall be obtained by the Contractor and at a minimum include the Health Department Sewage Disposal Permit, a Virginia Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Permit, and an electrical permit.

PART 3 - PRODUCTS (Not Used) PART 4 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 010100

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SECTION 010250 - CONSTRUCTION STAKING

1. GENERAL

5.1 SUMMARY

A. This work shall consist of the construction staking of utilities and infrastructure in accordance with the Drawings and specifications. The work includes the furnishing of all labor, equipment, instruments, materials, transportation, and other incidentals necessary to complete the construction staking in accordance with these specifications and acceptable engineering practice. It is important to note that no horizontal or vertical control is included in the design, so the staking is a field design by the contractor. Contractor shall stake out locations with vertical control for sewer, electrical, and control lines and receive approval from the CO prior to excavation.

5.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Measurement shall be lump sum for surveying and staking the project through all phases of construction.

PART 6 - PRODUCTS

6.1 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED SURVEY CONTROL SHEETS

A. The Government will provide the contractor with a set of survey control sheets showing horizontal and vertical control for dripfield location to be staked. The points have been previously staked/and flagged and if missing shall be refreshed by the Contractor. The Government will provide the Contractor with layout information that will include:

1. Control Points – No data provided.

2. Buildings and Other Structures – No data provided, shall be field staked as agreed upon by the Contracting Officer.

3. Utility Lines and Infrastructure – No data provided, shall be field surveyed and staked with vertical and horizontal control as agreed upon by the Contracting Officer. All construction layout must be approved by the CO prior to construction.

4. Dripfield - Northing, Easting, for dripfield border.

6.2 STAKES

A. Identification stakes and hubs shall be of sufficient length and width to provide and solid set in the ground and to provide space for marking above ground when applicable. Other dimensions and materials may be used, such as steel reinforcing bars, wire flagging and markers, and metal pins, if approved in writing by the Contracting Officer (CO). The top 2 inches of all slope, guard, reference, clearing, and structure stakes shall be painted or marked with plastic flagging. Colors used on stakes or for flagging shall be as follows:

1. Buildings, utilities, excavation, and grading -Yellow

6.3 SURVEY NOTE PAPER AND BOOKS

A. Paper for survey notes shall be moisture-resistant paper. Notes shall be contained in books with covers that will protect the contents and retain the pages in numerical sequence during field use. Field notebooks or note paper shall be furnished by the contractor.

PART 7 - EXECUTION

7.1 GENERAL

A. The Contractor shall be required to provide all necessary staking and control for all phases of construction. The contractor shall use the data and information shown on the project drawings to establish the location of all facilities to be constructed under this contract. The Contractor may choose any method of establishing horizontal and vertical controls provided the following minimum precision and accuracy requirements are met.

B. Accuracy requirements:

1. Minimum position close; 1/1000

2. Vertical closure: 0.05 ft (vertical)/station (100 feet horizontal)

3. Cross section and slope stake precision:

a. Allowable deviation of cross section line projection from a true perpendicular to tangents, a true bisector of angle points, or a true radius of curves: +/-3 degrees.

b. Cross-section topography measurements shall be taken so that variations in ground form a straight line connecting the cross-section points will not exceed: 1.0 ft.

c. Horizontal and vertical accuracy for slope stake, slope stake references, and clearing limits. In feet or percentage of horizontal distance measured form centerline or reference stake, whichever is greater. Slope reference stakes and slope stakes: 0.15 ft or 0.6%. Clearing limits: 1.0 ft.

7.2 ESTABLISHING AND REFERENCING IMPROVEMENT LOCATIONS

A. Sewerline, & other Utilities, Field Design by Contractor

1. Sewerline, & other Utilities shall be staked at the general locations as shown on the drawings and as approved by the Contracting Officer. Sewerline elevations shall be accurately staked to provide for drainage, grade, and minimum burial depth as indicated on the Drawings. Grade stakes shall be established as necessary to provide the control for the construction work.

2. All survey and layout must be approved by the CO prior to construction.

B. Buildings, Septic Tanks

1. Slope stakes and slope stake references shall be established at each corner and as necessary to provide adequate construction control. Structure elevations shall be accurately staked to provide positive drainage to the structure and to provide for minimum burial depth as indicated on the Drawings. Grade stakes shall be established as necessary to provide the control for the construction work.

2. All survey and layout must be approved by the CO prior to construction.

7.3 MARKING STAKES

A. All stakes shall be legibly marked, in the format agreed upon with the Contracting Officer, with a stake pencil that leaves an imprinted or with waterproof ink. Marking shall conform to the nomenclature below.

7.4 SURVEY NOTES

A. All survey data shall be neatly recorded in survey books. All survey notes shall become the property of the Forest Service. Errors shall be deleted by lining out. Date, crew names and positions, instrumentation, and weather shall be recorded in the notes at the beginning of each day’s work. The party chief shall sign or initial each page of the notes immediately after the last entry for each day’s work.

B. Electronically recorded survey notes shall be consecutively numbered and headed to identify the contents. The notes shall be supported and accompanied by a bound book that records the project name and for each day identifies date, crew names and positions, instrumentation, weather, type of survey, stationing of sections between which survey was performed, and survey data or sketched that cannot be electronically recorded. The party chief shall sign or initial the electronically recorded notes and Day Book immediately after the last entry for each day’s work.

C. All survey data should be incorporated into the As-Built Drawings and Engineering Record Drawings.

END OF SECTION 010250

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SECTION 011250 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

1. GENERAL

8.1 SUMMARY

A. Measurement and payment for contract work will be made only for and under those pay items included in the Schedule of Items. All other work, labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals necessary to successfully complete the project will be considered as included in the payment for items shown. This section defines the method of measurements and basis of payment for work items listed in the Schedule of Items.

B. When more than one class, size, type, thickness, etc. is specified in the Schedule of Items for any pay item, suffixes will be added to the item number to differentiate between the pay items.

8.2 DETERMINATION OF QUANTITIES

A. The following measurements and calculations shall be used to determine contract quantities for payment.

1. For individual construction items, longitudinal and lateral measurements for area computations shall be made horizontally or corrected to horizontal measurement unless otherwise specified.

2. For excavation or embankment volumes, the average end area method shall be used to compute volumes. However, if in the judgment of the Contracting Officer (CO), the average end area method is impractical, measurement shall be made by volume in hauling vehicles or by other three-dimensional methods.

3. For Structures, they shall be measured according to neat lines shown on the drawings or as altered by the CO, in writing, to fit field conditions.

4. For items that are measured by the linear foot, such as pipe culverts, fencing, guardrail, piping, utilities, and underdrains, measurements shall be made parallel to the base or foundation upon which the structures are placed.

5. For standard manufactured items (such as fence, wire, plates, rolled shapes, pipe conduits) identified by gauge, weight, section dimensions, and so forth, such identifications shall be considered the nominal weights or dimensions. Unless controlled by tolerances in cited specifications, manufacturer's tolerances shall be accepted.

8.3 UNITS OF MEASUREMENT

A. Payment shall be by units defined and determined according to U.S. Standard measure and by the following:

1. Cubic Yard (CY): A measurement computed by one of the following methods:

a. Excavation, Embankment, or Borrow. The measurement computed by the average end area method from measurements made longitudinally along a centerline or reference line.

2. Each (EA): One complete unit, which may consist of one or more parts.

3. Linear Foot (LF): Measurement of work along its length from point-to-point; parallel to the base or foundation. Do not measure overlaps.

4. Lump Sum (LS): One complete unit.

5. Square Yard (SY): Measured on a plane parallel to the surface being measured.

8.4 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

A. One of the following methods of measurement for determining final payment is designated on the Schedule of Items for each pay item:

1. ACTUAL QUANTITIES (AQ) - These quantities are determined from actual measurements of completed work.

2. DESIGNED QUANTITIES (DQ) - These quantities denote the final number or units to be paid for under the terms of the contract. They are based upon the original design data available prior to advertising the project. Original design data include the preliminary survey information, design assumptions, calculations, drawings, and the presentation in the contract. Changes in the number of units shown in the Schedule of Items may be authorized under any of the following conditions:

a. As a result of changes in the work authorized by the CO.

b. As a result of the CO determining that errors exist in the original design that cause a pay item quantity to change by 15 percent or more.

c. As a result of the Contractor submitting to the CO a written request showing evidence of errors in the original design that cause a pay item quantity to change by 15 percent or more. The evidence must be verifiable and consist of calculations, drawings, or other data that show how the designed quantity is believed to be in error.

3. LUMP SUM QUANTITIES (LSQ) - These quantities denote one complete unit of work as required by or described in the contract, including necessary materials, equipment, and labor to complete the job. They shall not be measured.

PART 9 - PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

PART 10 - EXECUTION (NOT APPLICABLE)

END OF SECTION 011250

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SECTION 011900 - MOBILIZATION

1. GENERAL

11.1 SUMMARY

A. This item is intended to compensate the Contractor for operations including, but not limited to, those necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to the project site; for payment of premiums for bonds and insurance for the project; and for any other work and operations which must be performed or costs that must be incurred incident to the initiation of meaningful work at the site and for which payment is not otherwise provided for under the contract.

11.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. The measurement shall be lump sum for mobilization. Payment shall be as follows:

1. Bond premiums will be reimbursed after receipt of the evidence of payment.

2. 50% of the lump sum, not to exceed 5% of the original contract amount, will be paid following completion of 5% of the original contract amount not including mobilization and bond premiums.

3. Payment of the remaining portion of the lump sum, up to 10% of the original contract amount, will be paid following completion of 10% of the original contract amount not including mobilization and bond premiums.

4. Any portion of the lump sum more than 10% of the original contract amount will be paid after final acceptance.

5. Progress payments for mobilization and preparatory work shall be subject to retainage.

PART 12 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 13 - EXECUTION (NOT USED)

END OF SECTION 011900

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SECTION 013300 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

1. GENERAL

14.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, and other miscellaneous submittals. See Table 013300-1 for a summary of required submittals.

B. See other specification section within this package for additional requirements on submittal.

14.2 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

Electronic submission is the preference for most submittals. Color samples for selection shall be submitted in hard copy only.

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities.

1. Coordinate transmittal of different types of submittals for related parts of the Work so processing will not be delayed because of need to review submittals concurrently for coordination.

a. The Contracting Officer (CO) reserves the right to withhold action on a submittal requiring coordination with other submittals until related submittals are received.

B. Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for re-submittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence on CO's receipt of submittal.

1. Initial Review: Allow 14 days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if processing must be delayed to permit coordination with subsequent submittals. CO will advise Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

2. If intermediate submittal is necessary, process it in same manner as initial submittal.

3. Allow 14 days for processing each re-submittal.

4. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing.

C. Identification: Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal for identification.

1. Indicate name of firm or entity that prepared each submittal on label or title block.

2. Provide a space on label or beside title block to record Contractor's review and approval markings and action taken by CO.

3. Include the following information on label for processing and recording action taken:

a. Project name.

b. Date.

c. Name and address of Contractor.

d. Name of manufacturer.

e. Unique identifier, including revision number.

f. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

g. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

h. If more than one item is shown on submittal sheet, identify item.

D. Deviations: Highlight, encircle, or otherwise identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

E. Additional Copies: Unless additional copies are required for final submittal, and unless CO observes noncompliance with provisions of the Contract Documents, initial submittal may serve as final submittal.

F. Use for Construction: Use only final submittals with mark indicating action taken by CO in connection with construction.

14.3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. No separate measurement and/or payment will be made for this section. Payment shall be included with work shown in the schedule of items.

PART 15 - PRODUCTS

15.1 ACTION SUBMITTALS – (Submittals requiring CO approval)

A. General: Prepare and submit Action Submittals required by individual Specification Sections.

1. Number of Copies: Submit three copies of each submittal, unless submitted electronically or otherwise indicated. CO will return two copies. Mark up and retain one returned copy as a Project Record Document.

B. Product Data: Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment.

1. If information must be specially prepared for submittal because standard printed data are not suitable for use, submit as Shop Drawings, not as Product Data.

2. Mark each copy of each submittal to show which products and options are applicable.

3. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Manufacturer's written recommendations.

b. Manufacturer's product specifications.

c. Manufacturer's installation instructions.

d. Manufacturer's catalog cuts.

e. Wiring diagrams showing factory-installed wiring.

f. Compliance with recognized trade association standards.

g. Compliance with recognized testing agency standards.

C. Shop Drawings: Prepare Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale. Do not base Shop Drawings on reproductions of the Contract Documents or standard printed data.

1. Preparation: Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Dimensions.

b. Identification of products.

c. Fabrication and installation drawings.

d. Roughing-in and setting diagrams.

e. Wiring diagrams showing field-installed wiring, including power, signal, and control wiring.

f. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

2. Wiring Diagrams: Differentiate between manufacturer-installed and field-installed wiring.

D. Contractor's Construction Schedule: The contractor shall submit a Construction Schedule, for approval by CO, in accordance with the contract provisions within 5 day of commencement of work. This schedule shall be updated every two weeks and submitted.

E. Samples: Prepare physical units of materials or products, including the following:

1. Samples for Initial Selection: Submit manufacturer's color charts consisting of units or sections of units showing the full range of colors, textures, and patterns available.

15.2 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS – (Submittals NOT requiring CO approval) A. General: Prepare and submit Informational Submittals required by other Specification Sections.

1. Number of Copies: Submit three copies of each submittal, unless submitted electronically or otherwise indicated. CO will not return copies.

2. Certificates and Certifications: Certificates and certifications shall be signed by an officer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of that entity.

3. Test and Inspection Reports: Comply with requirements in Section 014100 "Quality Control."

B. Material Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting test results of material for compliance with requirements.

C. Field Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting results of field tests performed either during installation of product or after product is installed in its final location, for compliance with requirements.

D. Maintenance Data: Prepare written and graphic instructions and procedures for operation and normal maintenance of products and equipment.

E. Manufacturer's Instructions: Prepare written or published information that documents manufacturer's recommendations, guidelines, and procedures for installing or operating a product or equipment. Include name of product and name, address, and telephone number of manufacturer.

PART 16 - EXECUTION

16.1 GENERAL

A. Review each submittal and check for compliance with the Contract Documents. Note corrections and field dimensions. Mark with approval stamp before submitting to CO.

B. Approval Stamp: Stamp each submittal with a uniform, approval stamp. Include Project name and location, submittal number, Specification Section title and number, name of reviewer, date of Contractor's approval, and statement certifying that submittal has been reviewed, checked, and approved for compliance with the Contract Documents.

C. CO will not review submittals that do not bear Contractor's approval stamp and will return them without action.

D. Submittals not required by the Contract Documents will not be reviewed and may be discarded.

E. Substitutions – Whenever materials, products, and equipment are listed by name or brand in the specifications and/or on the drawings, it is used as a measure of quality, utility, or standard. If the Contractor prefers to use any other brand or manufacturer of same quality, appearance, and utility to that specified, he shall request substitution as provided below, not less than 30 days before the planned installation of the item. The Contracting Officer will approve or disapprove the request for substitution.

F. Requests for substitutions will only be considered if contractor submits the following:

1. Complete technical data including drawings, complete performance specifications, test data, samples and performance tests of the article proposed for substitution. Submit additional information if required by Contracting Officer. All items in the above information shall be circled, tagged, or marked in some way to indicate all deviations or differences which the proposed item differs from the originally specified item.

2. Similar data as above for item originally specified. All items shall be marked to identify where/how the proposed substitution will differ.

3. A statement by the Contractor that the proposed substitution is in full compliance with the contract documents, applicable codes, and laws.

4. The Contractor shall be responsible for any effect upon related work in the project for any substitution and shall pay any additional costs generated by any substitutions.

16.2 SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE – Submittals shall be made as required by and called for in the drawings and specifications. The following table is a summary of the required submittals for the project - the table is to assist the Contractor and may not be all inclusive – additional submittals may be required by specific specifications:

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END OF SECTION 013300

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES 013300- 1

BOLAR MOUNTAIN RECREATION AREA WASTEWATER SYSTEM 2021

SECTION 014100 – QUALITY CONTROL

1. GENERAL

17.1 This work shall consist of providing quality control in conformance with the inspection, testing, and product certification requirements of this contract to ensure compliance with the drawings and specifications. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tests, and reports necessary to meet the requirements of the contract.

17.2 QUALITY CONTROL

A. The Contractor shall provide and maintain a quality control system that will ensure all services, supplies, and construction work required under this contract conforms to the contract requirements. The Contractor shall perform, or cause to be performed, the sampling, inspection, and testing required to substantiate that all services, supplies, and construction conform to the contract requirements.

B. Special Tests and Inspections: Contractor will engage a testing agency to conduct required special tests and inspections. The Contractor shall authorize the testing agency to perform the required testing and inspections on the work completed. The authority shall include:

1. Testing agency will interpret tests and inspections and state in each report whether tested and inspected work complies with or deviates from the Contract Documents.

2. Testing agency will re-test and re-inspect corrected work.

C. Retesting/Reinspecting: Contractor shall provide quality-control services for retesting and reinspection for replaced construction work or for work that failed to comply with the requirements under the contract.

17.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Contractor Quality Control Plan B. Permits, Licenses, and Certificates C. Test and Inspection Reports D. As-Built Drawings E. Record Drawings

17.4 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. No separate payment will be made for the work included under this section; rather payment shall be included in the items of work listed in the Schedule of Items.

PART 18 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 19 - EXECUTION

19.1 QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM

A. General: Perform required testing, inspections, sampling, and similar services per direction specified in the contract drawings and specifications and in accordance with established industry standards.

19.2 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

A. At the time of the preconstruction conference, the Contractor shall submit for approval a written Contractor Quality Control Plan.

1. If the plan requires any revisions or corrections, the Contractor shall resubmit the plan within 10 days.

2. The Government reserves the right to require changes in the plan during the contract period as necessary.

3. No change in the approved plan may be made without written concurrence by the Contracting Officer.

4. At a minimum, the plan shall include the following:

a. A list of personnel responsible for quality control and assigned duties. Include each person's qualifications.

b. A copy of a letter of direction to the Contractor's Quality Control Supervisor outlining assigned duties.

c. Names, qualifications, and descriptions of laboratories to perform sampling and testing, and samples of proposed report forms.

d. Methods of performing, documenting, and enforcing quality control of all work.

e. Methods of monitoring and controlling environmental pollution and contamination as required by all applicable regulations and laws.

19.3 TEST AND INSPECTION REPORTS

A. Submit three copies of complete test results no later than three calendar days after the test was performed.

B. Submit failing test results and proposed remedial actions within four hours of noted deficiency.

C. Testing and Inspection Reports shall include the following:

1. Date of issue.

2. Project title and number.

3. Name, address, and telephone number of testing agency.

4. Dates and locations of samples, tests, or inspections.

5. Names of individuals performing tests and inspections.

6. Reference Specification Section(s).

7. Complete test or inspection data.

8. Test and inspection results and an interpretation of test results.

9. Ambient conditions at time sample was taken, tested, or inspected.

10. Comments or professional opinion on whether tested or inspected work complies with the Contract Document requirements.

11. Name and signature of laboratory inspector.

12. Recommendations on retesting and reinspecting.

19.4 PERMITS, LICENSES, AND CERTIFICATES

A. For Contracting Officer’s records, submit copies of permits, licenses, certifications, inspection reports, releases, jurisdictional settlements, notices, receipts for fee payments, judgments, correspondence, records, and similar documents, established for compliance with standards and regulations relevant to the on performance of the work.

19.5 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The Contractor shall maintain a set of the contract drawings depicting as-built conditions. These drawings shall be maintained in a current condition and shall be available for review. All variations from the original contract drawings shall be indicated in red on the drawings. Upon completion of the contract work, as-built drawings shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer.

RECORD DRAWINGS

B. The Contractor shall submit a set of electronic AutoCAD drawings depicting as-built surveyed location conditions of all new infrastructure and any existing infrastructure that is left in-place or that is abandoned in-place. Upon completion of the contract work, record drawings shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer.

19.6 SAMPLING, TESTING, AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

A. Sampling, testing, and Certification requirements and frequency for specific items shall be as specified in the drawings and specification. The following table is a summary of the required sampling, testing, and certification for the project - the table is to assist the Contractor, but may not be all inclusive – additional submittals may be required by specific specification section:

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Item

Subsection Certification or Test Required

Frequency