0004 USDA FOREST SERVICE VESUVIUS RECREATION AREA_SPECIFICATION_03302021.pdf

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

1255N920C0002

USDA FOREST SERVICE

VESUVIUS RECREATION AREA WATER MAIN

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Lawrence County, Elizabeth Township, Sections 12,14,23

3190 SR OH-141 Ironton, OH 45638

PREPARED BY

1910 CROWN PARK COURT

COLUMBUS, OHIO 43235

ARCHITECTS/ENGINEERS

100% SUBMISSION

March 30, 2021

SECTION C

SPECIFICATIONS FOR VESUVIUS RECREATION AREA WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT

DATED 3-26-2021

SECTION TITLE # OF PAGES

SECTION 011000 - SUMMARY 2

SECTION 011400 - WORK RESTRICTIONS 2

SECTION 012700 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT 6

SECTION 013100 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION 3

SECTION 013300 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES 4

SECTION 014000 - QUALITY CONTROL 3

SECTION 014200 - REFERENCES 4

SECTION 015000 - TEMPORARY FACILITES AND CONTROLS 2

SECTION 017000 - EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS 3

SECTION 017320 - SELECTIVE DEMOLITION 3

SECTION 017700 - CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES 3

SECTION 033053 - MISCELLANEOUS CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE 4

SECTION 311100 - CLEARING AND GRUBBING 3

SECTION 312000 - EARTH MOVING 9

SECTION 312500 - ERROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL 5

SECTION 329200 - TURF AND GRASSES 3

SECTION 331100 - WATER UTILITY DISTRIBUTION PIPING 14

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

A. Project Name and Location: Vesuvius Recreation Area Watermain Replacement. Located in Elizabeth Township, Sections 12, 14 and 23 in Lawrence County, Ohio, on the Ironton Ranger District of the Wayne National Forest. Address of Ironton Ranger District office is 6518 State Route 93, Pedro, OH 45659, phone 740-534-6500 and the Recreation Area is approximately 6.5 miles north of the Ranger District Office.

B. Project Summary Description: The project includes the replacement of the current 6”, 4” and 2” watermain. The Contractor shall reference the Schedule of Items, Specifications and Drawings for a complete description of work items. Work includes, but is not limited to, the following major work items:

1. Mobilization to site.

2. Clearing and grubbing approximately 12 acres of watermain right of way including removal of approximately 70 trees ranging from 12” – 36” DBH and implementing all necessary soil erosion measures.

3. Installation of approximately 21,000 feet of 6” HDPE, 5600 feet of 4” HDPE and 1900 feet of 2” HDPE watermain.

4. Excavation of approximately 1800 cubic yards of rock for watermain installation.

5. Installation of approximately 40 gate/ball valves and boxes ranging in size from 1” – 6”.

6. Installation of approximately 25 air release valves with concrete vaults.

7. Installation of water meter and pressure reducing valve with concrete vaults.

8. Connections to existing watermains, pressure testing and water quality testing

9. Performing all site restoration.

10. Performing all system commissioning including closeout documents.

C. Government or Owner refers to the USDA Forest Service. Contracting Officer (CO) refers to the person assigned by the USDA Forest Service to administer the Contract. Soon after Contract award, the Contracting Officer will designate a Contracting Officers Representative (COR).

1.2 REQUIREMENTS OF THE OFFER’S PROPOSAL

A. The Government SPECIFICATIONS and DRAWINGS are the basis for this Contract.

B. Those products listed in the SPECIFICATIONS are preferred products, chosen for compatibility, longevity, durability and quality. Equal or better alternatives submitted by the OFFERER will be considered, but must be approved by the CO prior to use in the Project. Bidders are cautioned to

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PART 2 - PART 2 - PRODUCTS & PART 3 – EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General/Special/Supplementary Conditions/Provisions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

A. The Contracting Officer (CO) will conduct a pre-construction survey with the Contractor to review and document the existing project conditions prior to construction.

B. The Contractor shall perform all work without disruption to Forest Service operations. Normal work hours shall be Monday – Friday, 0700 – 1800 unless extended by written authorization from the CO. No work is permitted on Government Holidays or weekends without written authorization from the CO.

C. The Contractor shall limit use of the premises to the work in areas indicated.

1. Confine operations at the site to areas indicated. Do not disturb portions of the site beyond the areas in which Work is indicated. Take precautions to protect the public during the construction period. Repair damage to existing infrastructure caused by Contractor’s operations.

2. Schedule deliveries to minimize on-site storage of material and equipment and to the limits of the staging/storage areas. Space on the premises is available for the Contractor's storage and related activities, as staked by the CO or as shown on the drawings as staging areas.

3. The beach area will be closed to the public for the duration of the project and the parking lot areas are available for Contractor’s use as approved by the CO. At the beginning of construction the Forest Service will close the horse/hiking trail from the existing Hecla water meter tie in to the end of the 6” water line to public use for the duration of the 6” water line installation so the Contractor will have full use of this area. Campgrounds and access roads will remain open to the public for use during this time. Contractor shall implement proper traffic control devices and maintain safe operations where construction and public interface, such as the intersection of the 6”, 4” and 2” water lines, construction movement from the beach staging area, etc. Once the 6” line is completed, the Forest Service will reopen the horse trail to the public and will close it to ANY Contractor use.

The Forest Service will then close down the campground access roads and campgrounds to the public for the installation of the 4” water line and the Contractor will have full use of these areas. The 2” water line installation can take place any time after the 6” water line is completed. At this time, the Forest Service is informing the public the campgrounds will remain open until 8 PM on Sunday, July 11, 2021. However, this date will change as per

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4. Existing materials and equipment that are removed as part of the construction operations, and that are not reused or salvaged as Government property, shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be promptly removed from the site.

1.3 GOVERNMENT OCCUPANCY

A. The Government and public will not occupy the same areas during construction. Cooperate with the CO during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government and public usage. Perform the Work in a manner that does not interfere with the Government and public’s operations in areas that are open to the public.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Applicable).

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SECTION 012700 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes:

1. Description of work included under each pay item

2. Measurement and payment criteria applicable to the work performed.

3. Defect assessment and non-payment for rejected work.

1.2 AUTHORITY

A. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will take all measurements and compute quantities accordingly.

1.3 MEASUREMENT OF QUANTITIES

A. Linear Measurement: Measured by the linear dimension, (i.e. LFT = lineal foot), at the item centerline or mean chord. Measurement will be made to the nearest given linear unit.

B. Each: Measured by the number of individual items of work completed.

C. Lump Sum Quantities (LSQ) OR Lump Sum (LS): These quantities denote one complete unit of work as required by or described in the Contract, including all necessary materials, equipment, and labor to complete the job. They will not be measured.

D. Actual Quantities (AQ): These quantities denote completed units of work, as described in the Contract, including all necessary materials, equipment, and labor, to complete the job. They will be measured in the field.

E. Designed Quantities (DQ) - These quantities denote the final number of 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 quantity of units SHOWN in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS may be authorized under any of the following conditions:

1. As a result of changes in the work authorized by the Contracting Officer.

2. As a result of the Contracting Officer determining that errors exist in the original design data used to determine designed quantities, which cause a pay item to change by 15 percent or more.

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3. As a result of the Contractor submitting to the Contracting Officer a written request showing evidence of errors in the original design data used to determine design quantities that cause a pay item total 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.

1.4 PAYMENT

A. Payment Includes: Full compensation for all required labor, products, tools, equipment, plant, transportation, services, and incidentals; erection, application, or installation of an item of the Work; overhead and profit.

1. "Incidentals" are to be considered as an additional obligation to the other work required for the item(s). Incidental work is not payable directly, but is to be considered included in the contract price for the item(s) of work specified.

2. All work not specifically identified as a separate bid item is "Incidental".

B. The accepted quantities will be paid for at the contract unit price for each item as shown in the Schedule of Items.

C. Payment will not be made for any of the following:

1. Products or construction placed beyond the lines and levels of the required work.

2. Products or construction determined as unacceptable before or after placement.

3. Products wasted or disposed of in a manner that is not acceptable.

4. Products remaining on hand after completion of the Work.

5. Loading, hauling, and disposing of rejected products.

D. DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS

1. MOBILIZATION

a. Description of work: This work shall consist of preparatory work and operations necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to the project site, and for all other work and operations that must be performed or that cause costs to be incurred prior to beginning work for the Project Work. The cost of premiums paid for performance and payment bonds are considered incidental to this item and will not be paid for separately. The maximum price bid for this mobilization may not exceed 10% of the total contract bid price.

b. Method of Measurement: LSQ

c. Pay Unit: Lump Sum

2. CLEARING AND GRUBBING

a. Description of work: This work shall consist of furnishing all equipment, labor and materials for the removal of all trees, stumps, vegetation, brush, rocks equal to 12” in any dimension, cutting off of protruding roots above finished grade and all similar material from the water main clearing area as shown on the drawings and specified in the Specifications and dispose of properly off of Government property. Clearing efforts to place any other structures shall be incidental to that Pay Item.

b. Method of Measurement: AQ

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c. Pay Unit: Acre

3. TREE REMOVAL, 18” DBH

a. Description of work: This work shall consist of furnishing all equipment, labor and materials for the removal of trees that are equal to 12 to 24” in diameter measured at 4’ (DBH) above existing grade as explained in Section 311100 Clearing and Grubbing. Work includes all cutting, chipping, moving/removal of material, stump removal, trimming and sealing of damaged trees to remain.

b. Method of Measurement: EACH (AQ)

c. Pay Unit: Each

4. TREE REMOVAL, 30” DBH

a. Description of work: This work shall consist of furnishing all equipment, labor and materials for the removal of trees that are equal to 24” to 36” in diameter measured at 4’ (DBH) above existing grade as explained in Section 311100 Clearing and Grubbing. Work includes all cutting, chipping, moving/removal of material, stump removal, trimming and sealing of damaged trees to remain.

b. Method of Measurement: AQ

c. Pay Unit: Each

5. REMOVE FIRE FILL PIPE

a. Description of work: This work shall consist of furnishing all equipment, labor and materials for the removal of a special fire fill pipe and any associated valve(s) and valve boxes. Work includes all excavation, removing of the pipe and valve(s) and valve boxes, backfilling the excavation and proper disposal of the removed items.

b. Method of Measurement: LSQ

c. Pay Unit: Lump Sum

6. VALVES REMOVED

a. Description of work: This work shall consist of furnishing all equipment, labor and materials for the removal of any valve, valve box and associated piping so indicated on the drawings or as found during the watermain installation that will not be used in the new watermain operation. Work includes all excavation, removing of the pipe, valve, valve box, backfilling the excavation and proper disposal of the removed items.

b. Method of Measurement: AQ

c. Pay Unit: Each

7. EXCAVATION OF ROCK

a. Description of work: This work shall consist of furnishing all equipment, labor and materials for the excavation of in situ rock found needing to be removed for the proper installation of the watermain and associated valves, fittings, concrete vaults and any other installation needed for the proper installation of the Work. Work includes hauling away of all unsuitable material that cannot be used for backfill and proper disposal off of Government property.

b. Method of Measurement: AQ

c. Pay Unit: Cubic Yard (in situ volume)

8. 6” HDPE, SDR11 WATERLINE

a. Description of work: This work shall consist of furnishing all equipment, labor and materials for the of 6” HDPE, SDR11 waterline including excavation of all material except rock, trenching, bedding material, furnishing new pipe, installation, joints, couplers, fittings, pressure testing, flushing, chlorinating, water quality testing, backfill, compacting, marking tape and/or tracer wire, connections to existing watermain at the water meter near the Public Water Supply water tower, connections

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b. Method of Measurement: AQ

c. Pay Unit: Lineal foot

9. 4” HDPE, SDR11 WATERLINE

a. Description of work: This work shall consist of furnishing all equipment, labor and materials for the of 4” HDPE, SDR11 waterline including excavation of all material except rock, trenching, bedding material, furnishing new pipe, installation, joints, couplers, fittings, pressure testing, flushing, chlorinating, water quality testing, backfill, compacting, marking tape and/or tracer wire, connections to existing watermains at either side of Lake Vesuvius, connections to the existing supply lines in the campgrounds, connections to new valves and fittings and any other incidental that is required to provide a complete leak free installation.

b. Method of Measurement: AQ

c. Pay Unit: Lineal foot

10. 2” HDPE, SDR9 WATERLINE

a. Description of work: This work shall consist of furnishing all equipment, labor and materials for the of 2” HDPE, SDR9 waterline including excavation of all material except rock, trenching, bedding material, furnishing new pipe, installation, joints, couplers, fittings, pressure testing, flushing, chlorinating, water quality testing, backfill, compacting, marking tape and/or tracer wire, connections to the new 2” water meter, connection to the beach bathroom service line, connections to new valves and fittings and any other incidental that is required to provide a complete leak free installation.

b. Method of Measurement: AQ

c. Pay Unit: Lineal foot

11. 1” VALVE AND VALVE BOX

a. Description of work: This work shall consist of furnishing all equipment, labor and materials for installing a 1” valve and valve box including all excavation, trenching, bedding material, joints, couplers, fittings, valve and valve box, backfill, compacting, marking tape and/or tracer wire, connection to the watermain and any other incidental that is required to provide a complete installation.

b. Method of Measurement: AQ

c. Pay Unit: Each

12. 2” VALVE AND VALVE BOX

a. Description of work: This work shall consist of furnishing all equipment, labor and materials for installing a 2” valve and valve box including all excavation, trenching, bedding material, joints, couplers, fittings, valve and valve box, backfill, compacting, marking tape and/or tracer wire, connection to the watermain and any other incidental that is required to provide a complete installation.

b. Method of Measurement: AQ

c. Pay Unit: Each

13. 4” VALVE AND VALVE BOX

a. Description of work: This work shall consist of furnishing all equipment, labor and materials for installing a 4” valve and valve box including all excavation, trenching, bedding material, joints, couplers, fittings, valve and valve box, backfill, compacting, marking tape and/or tracer wire, connection to the watermain and any other incidental that is required to provide a complete installation.

b. Method of Measurement: AQ

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c. Pay Unit: Each

14. 6” VALVE AND VALVE BOX

a. Description of work: Description of work: This work shall consist of furnishing all equipment, labor and materials for installing a 6” valve and valve box including all excavation, trenching, bedding material, joints, couplers, fittings, valve and valve box, backfill, compacting, marking tape and/or tracer wire, connection to the watermain and any other incidental that is required to provide a complete installation.

b. Method of Measurement: AQ

c. Pay Unit: Each

15. 1” COMBINATION AIR RELEASE VALVE

a. Description of work: This work shall consist of furnishing all equipment, labor and materials for installing a 1” combination air release valve with pre-cast concrete structure and access hatch including all excavation, trenching, bedding material, joints, couplers, fittings, combination air release valve, associated piping, ball valve(s), confined space sign, backfill, compacting, marking tape and/or tracer wire, connection to the watermain and any other incidental that is required to provide a complete installation.

b. Method of Measurement: AQ

c. Pay Unit: Each

16. 2” PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE

a. Description of work: This work shall consist of furnishing all equipment, labor and materials for installing a 2” pressure reducing valve, pre-cast concrete structure, access cover, excavation, trenching, bedding material, installation, joints, couplers, fittings, valves, gages, pressure reducing valve, adjustments, backfill, compacting, marking tape and/or tracer wire, connection to the watermain line, and any other incidental that is required to provide a complete installation.

b. Method of Measurement: AQ

c. Pay Unit: Each

17. 2” DIRECTIONAL BORING

a. Description of work: This work shall consist of furnishing all equipment, labor and materials for installing all 2” HDPE pipe designated to be directional bored, including all boring pits, miscellaneous trenching and bedding material, furnishing new pipe, installation, joints, couplers, fittings, backfill, compacting, marking tape and/or tracer wire, connections to the 2” watermain, and any other incidental that is required to provide a complete installation.

b. Method of Measurement: AQ

c. Pay Unit: Lineal Foot

18. 4” DIRECTIONAL BORING

a. Description of work: This work shall consist of furnishing all equipment, labor and materials for installing all 4” HDPE pipe designated to be directional bored, including all boring pits boring pits, miscellaneous trenching and bedding material, furnishing new pipe, installation, joints, couplers, fittings, backfill, compacting, marking tape and/or tracer wire, connections to the 4” watermain, and any other incidental that is required to provide a complete installation.

b. Method of Measurement: AQ

c. Pay Unit: Lineal Foot

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a. Description of work: This work shall consist of furnishing all equipment, labor and materials for installing a 2” water meter including pre-cast concrete structure, access cover, trenching, excavation, bedding material, installation, joints, couplers, fittings, backfill, compacting, marking tape, tracer wire, connection to the watermain line, and any other incidental that is required to provide a complete installation.

b. Method of Measurement: AQ

c. Pay Unit: Each

20. CONCRETE BLOCK WITH STRAP

a. Description of work: This work shall consist of furnishing all equipment, labor and materials for installing concrete blocks on identified steep slopes as per the Drawings. Work shall include all excavation, (but not rock excavation which will be paid for under separate line item), testing, connection hardware and connecting the blocks to the pipe.

b. Method of Measurement: AQ

c. Pay Unit: Each

21. FILTER FABRIC FENCE

a. Description of work: This work shall consist of furnishing all equipment, labor and materials for installing filter fabric fence, including all trenching, backfilling, installation, monitoring of effectiveness, maintenance throughout the Contract, removal of accumulated erosion material, removal of the filter fabric fence once it is no longer needed, smoothing of ground area where filter fabric fence is removed to match surrounding grade and the proper disposal of the filter fabric fence off of Government property.

b. Method of Measurement: AQ

c. Pay Unit: Lineal Foot

22. SITE RESTORATION

a. This work shall consist of all equipment, labor and materials to complete all final grading, top soiling, seeding, fertilizing, mulching, site cleanup, patching of damaged pavement, sweeping pavement, removal of debris and excess material and all other activities related to leaving the site in a condition equal to or better than the original condition.

b. Method of Measurement: LSQ

c. Pay Unit: Lump Sum

23. COMMISSIONING

a. Description of work: This work shall consist of all equipment, labor and materials to complete the demonstration and training of Forest Service personnel of the proper Operation and Maintenance of the new watermain system using Contractor supplied Operation and Maintenance Manuals.

b. Method of Measurement: LSQ

c. Pay Unit: Lump Sum.

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1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section includes certain administrative provisions for managing and coordinating construction operations.

1.2 GENERAL PROJECT COORDINATION

A. Contractor shall coordinate construction trades allowing construction operations to provide an efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work.

1.3 CONSERVATION

A. Contractor shall use best management practices for the conservation of energy, water and materials during construction operations.

1.4 SPILL AND EROSION CONTROL

A. Contractor to develop, submit to CO and follow a Spill and Erosion Control Plan to minimize erosion. Develop plans to provide for containment of hazardous materials and unplanned spills.

1.5 ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL

A. In addition to meeting the requirements of FAR 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor for an on-site Project Superintendent, the Contractor shall provide other administrative and supervisory personnel as required for performance of the Work.

B. The Contractor shall provide to the CO a letter on company letterhead stating the name and all contact information of the Superintendent of the project and any back-up superintendents with their name and all contact information. The named superintendent shall have authority to act for the Contractor and shall be satisfactory to the CO in their qualifications. If a named Superintendent is not present on the project during performance of ANY work, the CO will shut down the project until a named Superintendent is on site. The Contractor will not be compensated in any way during this shut down.

C. At all times, the named Superintendent shall have immediate access to the project specifications, drawings, current construction schedule and all approved submittals. Immediate access shall mean in their possession on the job site, in their vehicle on the job site or in the temporary office trailer (if present). If at any time the CO arrives on the project and the named Superintendent does not have access to the above mentioned documents, the CO will shut down the project until the

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1.6 CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS

A. Pre-construction Conference: The Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative will schedule a pre-construction conference before starting construction at a time and place agreeable and convenient to both the Contractor and Government and will review responsibilities and personnel assignments in accordance with FAR 52.236-26 Preconstruction Conference.

B. Progress meetings at the Project Site shall be conducted at regular interval as determined by the CO and the Contractor. Dates of meetings shall be coordinated with preparation of the payment request in accordance with FAR 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts.

1. Agenda shall include topics for discussion as appropriate to the status of the Project.

Include review of the Contractor's Construction Schedule and of the present and future needs of each entity present.

2. Schedule Updating: If the progress of the work falls behind the approved Contractor’s Construction Schedule, the Contractor shall submit a supplementary schedule for approval by the Contracting Officer in accordance with FAR 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts. The CO will keep the Contractor informed of any large group events that may impact certain aspects of work. It is imperative the Contractor provide an accurate Work Schedule to the CO and shall update it whenever the current Work Schedule is not accurate.

1.7 SUBMITTALS

A. Spill and Erosion Control Plans shall be submitted within 5 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.

B. Staff Names: Within 5 calendar days after Notice to Proceed, submit a list of principal staff assignments, including the Superintendent and other primary personnel. Identify individuals by name, duties and responsibilities, home address, and business/cell and home (in case of emergencies after hours) telephone numbers. Post copies of this list in the temporary field office (if present).

C. Construction Schedules shall be submitted as directed in FAR 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts.

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3.1 GENERAL COORDINATION PROVISIONS

A. Inspection of Conditions: Prior to installations, require the installer of each major component to inspect both the substrate and conditions under which work is to be performed.

B. Construction in Progress: Keep construction in progress, adjoining materials in place, and clean during handling and installation. Apply protective enclosures or coverings for protection from damage or deterioration.

C. Completed Construction: Clean completed construction and provide maintenance to prevent damage, soiling or other deterioration through the remainder of the construction period. Adjust and lubricate operable components to assure operability without damage.

D. Limiting Exposures: Supervise construction operations to prevent exposure of any part of construction, completed or in progress, to harmful, dangerous, damaging or otherwise deleterious conditions during the construction period.

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section and FAR 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction, include requirements for Shop Drawings. Shop drawings and Designs may include drawings, specifications, diagrams, layouts, schematics, descriptive literature, illustrations, schedules, performance and test data furnished by the Contractor to explain in detail specific portions of the work required by the Contract.

B. This section includes requirements for Samples. Samples may include mailed samples, field samples or mock-ups of full-size physical examples erected on-site or elsewhere.

C. This section includes requirements for Product Data. Product Data includes manufacturer's standard catalogs, manuals, pamphlets and other printed materials, and includes but is not limited to the following: product specifications and installation instructions, color charts and catalog cuts, rough-in diagrams and templates, wiring diagrams, performance curves, operational range diagrams, mill reports, test reports, shop drawings and code approvals.

D. This section includes other quality assurance submittals such as certifications of compliance or conformance, manufacturer's instructions and field reports, and mix designs.

E. Submittals that do not contain an appropriate marking of approval/action by the CO shall not be used for construction.

1.2 GENERAL SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities and with the schedule to ensure the submittals are approved prior to work being performed or materials are ordered that rely on the submittal.

1. Allow 15 calendar days for CO submittal review from the date the CO receives the submittal.

2. Incomplete submittals will be returned to the Contractor with no further review. Delays due to incomplete or rejected submittals will not be tolerated and there will be no compensation in the form of monetary or time provided to the Contractor.

3. When the Contractor desires to submit for approval a product for an “approved equal”, the Contractor MUST provide documentation of the original specified product and the Contractor proposed product in a side-by-side comparison, such as a table, which clearly demonstrates the Contractor proposed product meets or exceeds the originally specified product. If this comparison is not done the first time it is submitted, the proposed product will be rejected AND THE CONTRACTOR WILL HAVE TO PROVIDE THE

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4. Transmit each submittal from the Contractor to the CO by use of one transmittal form per submittal. Transmittal format to be approved by CO, and shall include the following information on the transmittal form.

a. Project name and Forest Service contract number.

b. Date.

c. Name, address and telephone number of Prime Contractor.

d. Name, address and telephone number of subcontractor, manufacturer, supplier, etc.

as applicable.

e. Category and description of submittal, such as shop drawing, test result, product data, etc.

f. Section of Specifications or Drawing sheet number the Submittal is representing.

g. Certification statement by Contractor stating the submittal complies with the

Contract, or statement of deviations from the requirements of the Contract.

h. Signature of transmitter.

i. Space to record Contractor's review and approval markings, and for CO response.

B. Contractor and CO shall determine at the Pre-Construction Conference the manner of how submittals will be submitted. Options include electronic format in a PDF or by submitting two

(2) hardcopies of each submittal to the CO for review unless otherwise stated.

1. For PDF option, the Contractor shall electronically submit via email a single PDF that is well organized, legible to read, all pages that are the same size oriented in the same direction, items clearly marked for review, etc. PDFs that are not assembled correctly will not be reviewed by the CO. PDFs that are reviewed will be appropriately stamped by the CO as to Approved, Rejected, Approved with Corrections, Received for Information Only, etc. Once a PDF submittal is approved/reviewed, the Contractor shall print the PDF and keep it in on the job site as required by Section 013100 – Project Management and Coordination.

2. For the hardcopy option the Contractor shall submit by mail two (2) identically complete submittals, each with their own cover sheet. Hardcopy submittal shall be well organized, legible to read, all pages that are the same size oriented in the same direction, items clearly marked for review, etc. Hardcopy submittals that are not assembled correctly will not be reviewed by the CO. Hardcopy submittals that are reviewed will be appropriately stamped by the CO as to Approved, Rejected, Approved with Corrections, Received for Information Only, etc. Once a hardcopy submittal is approved/reviewed, the CO will retain one hardcopy and return the second hardcopy to the Contractor who shall keep it in on the job site as required by Section 013100 – Project Management and Coordination.

1.3 SHOP DRAWINGS AND DESIGNS

A. Submit originally prepared information, drawn accurately to scale.

B. Shop drawing and design submittals shall follow the same procedures as described in 1.2.B with the following requirements:

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1. Shop drawings shall be done in AutoCAD format. Upon final approval the drawings shall be sent on a thumb drive or via email to the CO.

2. Specifications shall be done in Microsoft Word format and a copy sent on a thumb drive or via email to the CO.

1.4 PRODUCT DATA

A. Collect Product Data into a single submittal for each system or element of construction such as piping, valves, manholes, etc. Mark each copy to show specific product choices and options applicable to the project. Product Data shall include the following information, where applicable:

1. Manufacturer's printed recommendations.

2. Compliance with recognized trade association standards.

3. Compliance with recognized testing standards.

4. Applicability of testing agency labels and seals.

5. Notation of dimensions verified for fit by field measurements.

6. Notation of coordination requirements.

B. Prior to submittal of complete Product Data, submit a preliminary single copy of that part of Product Data when selection of options is required, such as for color charts. Preliminary submittal will be returned, with selection noted, for the Contractor's use in subsequent submittals.

C. Material and Product substitution shall be in accordance with FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal and Section 013300-1.2.A.3.

1.5 SAMPLES

A. Submit full-size, fully fabricated samples, cured and finished in the manner specified. Samples shall be physically identical to the material or product proposed for use.

B. Where color, pattern, texture or similar characteristics are to be selected from a manufacturer's range of standard choices, submit a preliminary single set sample of available choices when required by the CO.

1.6 OTHER QUALITY ASSURANCE SUBMITTALS

A. Submit other quality assurance submittals in compliance with requirements in the individual specification sections such as concrete test results, sieve analysis, water quality testing, etc.

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SECTION 014000 - QUALITY CONTROL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section, FAR 52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements and FAR 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction, include requirements for quality control services to verify quality assurance requirements specified elsewhere in the Contract.

B. This section includes requirements for quality control services such as, but not limited to, soil density compaction, concrete mix and strength testing, water line pressure tests, bedding and sand gradation tests per Ohio DOT, asphalt paving/patching per Ohio DOT and water quality testing per EPA guidelines.

C. The quality control services include tests and related actions, including reports, performed by the Contractor, independent agencies or governing authorities.

D. The Government reserves the right to conduct independent tests.

1.2 RESPONSIBILITIES

A. The Contractor is responsible and shall provide for tests, inspections and other quality control services where specified in the Contract or when required by authorities having jurisdiction. Costs for these services are included in the Contract price. The Contractor shall maintain complete inspection records and submit to the CO.

B. The Contractor is responsible for all survey work associated with this project unless specified elsewhere.

C. The Contractor shall employ and pay for a qualified independent testing agency (Agency) to perform the quality control services.

D. The Contractor is responsible for retesting, including repeated inspections and other services, where results of the initial tests, inspections or other quality control services indicate noncompliance with the requirements of the Contract.

E. The Contractor shall cooperate with others performing required tests, inspections and other quality control services, shall provide access to the work, and shall furnish incidental labor and facilities necessary to facilitate inspections and tests.

F. Contractor shall take adequate quantities of representative samples of materials that require testing or assist the Agency in taking samples.

1. Deliver samples to testing laboratories.

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2. Provide security and protection of samples and test equipment at the Project site.

G. The Agency shall provide qualified personnel to perform required inspections and tests.

H. The Agency shall notify the CO and the Contractor of irregularities or deficiencies observed in the Work during performance of their services.

I. The Agency is not authorized to change requirements of the Contract or approve or accept any portion of the Work. The Agency shall not perform any duties of the Contractor.

1.3 QUALIFICATIONS OF INDEPENDENT TESTING AGENCIES

A. A qualified independent testing Agency shall be an accredited entity engaged to perform tests or inspections, and to report on and, if required, to interpret results of those tests or inspections.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. The Contractor shall submit a certified written report of each test, inspection or other quality control service to the CO as per Section 013300 Submittal Procedures.

B. Written reports shall include but not be limited to 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 and tests or inspections.

5. Names of individuals making the test or inspection.

6. Designation of the work and test method.

7. Identifications of product and specification section.

8. Complete test or inspection data.

9. Test results and an interpretation of test results.

10. Ambient conditions at the time of sample taking and testing.

11. Comments or professional opinion on whether tested or inspected Work complies with

Contract Document requirements.

12. Name and signature of laboratory inspector.

13. Recommendations on retesting.

C. For the Government'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 bearing on performance of the Work.

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DEFINITIONS

A. General Explanation: Specification language often includes terms that are defined elsewhere in the Contract including the Construction Clauses. Certain terms are defined in this section. These definitions or explanations are not necessarily complete or exclusive, but are general for the Work and may be explained more explicitly in other sections.

B. "General Conditions" refer collectively to the Construction Contract Clauses, Labor Standards and the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Decision bound into the specifications.

C. "Indicated" refers to graphic representations, notes or schedules on the Drawings, or to requirements elsewhere in the Specifications or other Contract Documents. Terms such as "shown", "noted", "scheduled" and "specified" have the same meaning as "indicated" and are used to further help locate the reference, but no limitation on location is intended except as specifically stated.

D. Where "directed", "authorized", "selected", "approved", or a similar term is used in conjunction with the Contractor's submittals, applications, requests and other activities, and the specifications state that an individual other than the Contracting Officer (CO) shall provide this action, it is understood that only the CO has this authority unless the individual stated is so authorized in writing by the CO.

1. When the individual is so authorized by the CO, the Contractor may still appeal the action to the CO.

2. The CO’s decision will be final.

3. In no case shall the CO action be interpreted as releasing the Contractor from responsibility to fulfill the requirements of the Contract.

E. "Regulations" include laws, ordinances, statutes and lawful orders issued by authorities having jurisdiction, as well as rules, conventions and agreements within the construction industry that control performance of the Work.

F. "Project site" refers to the space available to the Contractor for performance of the Work, either exclusively or in conjunction with others performing other work.

G. "Furnish" means to supply new and deliver to the Project site, ready for unloading, unpacking, assembling, installation and similar operations.

H. "Install" describes operations at the Project site, including unloading, temporary storage, unpacking, assembling, erecting, placing, anchoring, applying, working to dimension, finishing, curing, protecting, cleaning and similar operations.

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I. "Provide" means to furnish and install, complete in place and ready for full use.

J. "Cutting" refers to removal of material by cutting, sawing, drilling, coring, breaking, chipping, grinding, excavating and similar operations.

K. "Patching" refers to restoration of a surface to its original completed condition by filling, repairing, refinishing, closing and similar operations.

L. "Installer" is the Contractor or another entity engaged by the Contractor, either directly or indirectly through subcontracting, to perform a particular construction operation at the Project site, including installation, erection, application and similar operations. Installers shall be skilled in the operations they perform.

M. "Testing agency" or "testing laboratory" is an independent entity engaged to perform specific inspections or tests, either at the Project site or elsewhere, and to report the results of those inspections and tests.

N. "Notice to Proceed" is the CO’s notification by letter to the Contractor to proceed with the Contract, activating the time period for construction and establishing the completion date.

1.2 CODES AND STANDARDS

A. Applicability of Standards: Unless the Contract includes more stringent requirements, applicable construction industry standards have the same force and effect, to the extent referenced, as if bound or copied directly into the Contract. Such standards are made a part of the Contract by reference.

B. Codes: The Work shall be performed in compliance with the latest editions of the following codes:

IMC, NEC, IBC and IPC.

C. The Contractor shall comply with OSHA regulations and the Forest Service Health and Safety Code Handbook, FSH 6709.11 available at:

1. https://www.fs.fed.us/t-d/pubs/ppt_html/htm06672C02/document/6709.11.pdf

D. Conflicting Requirements. Where compliance with two or more standards is specified, comply with the most stringent requirement. Refer uncertainties, and requirements that are different but apparently equal, to the CO in writing for a decision before proceeding.

E. Abbreviations: Names and titles of standards are frequently abbreviated. Abbreviations and acronyms used in the Contract mean the recognized name of a trade association, standards-producing organization, authority having jurisdiction or other entity applicable to the context of the particular provision. Except as otherwise indicated, refer to the current editions of the following publications for abbreviations:

1. "Encyclopedia of Associations: National Organizations of the U.S.", published by Gale Research.

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2. "National Trade and Professional Associations of the United States", published by Columbia Books.

3. "Means Illustrated Construction Dictionary - New Unabridged Edition" published by R.S.

Means Company, Inc.

F. Abbreviations: Names and titles of standards are frequently abbreviated. Abbreviations and acronyms used in the Contract mean the associated names. The following names may be referenced in the Contract:

1. AASHTO - American Association of State Highway and Transportation

2. ACI - American Concrete Institute

3. ADA – American’s with Disabilities Act

4. ADAAG – Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines

5. AI - Asphalt Institute

6. AISC - American Institute of Steel Construction

7. AITC - American Institute of Timber Construction

8. ALSC – American Lumber Standard Committee

9. ANSI - American National Standards Institute

10. ASME – American Society of Mechanical Engineers International

11. ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials

12. AWPA - American Wood-Preservers' Association

13. AWS - American Welding Society

14. AWWA - American Water Works Association

15. CABO - Council of American Building Officials

16. CFR - Code of Federal Regulations

17. CRSI - Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute

18. CS - Commercial Standard (U.S. Dept. of Commerce)

19. CSI - Construction Specifications Institute

20. DOT – Department of Transportation

21. EIA - Electronic Industries Association

22. EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

23. FS - Federal Specification (Publications available from GSA)

24. GSA - General Services Administration

25. IBC – International Building Code

26. IFC – International Fire Code

27. IMC – International Mechanical Code

28. IPC – International Plumbing Code

29. ICBO – International Conference of Building Officials

30. MCAA – Mechanical Contractors Association of America

31. MSS-Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry Inc.

32. NECA – National Electrical Contractors Association

33. NEMA - National Electrical Manufacturers Association

34. NEC – National Electrical Code

35. NFPA - National Fire Protection Association

36. OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (U.S. Dept. of Labor)

37. PCA - Portland Cement Association

38. SSPC - Steel Structures Painting Council - The Society for Protective Coatings

39. UFAS – Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards

40. UL - Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Provide temporary utilities, support facilities, field offices, sanitary facilities, protection, and controls required for construction activities in accordance with this specification and FAR 52.236- 10 – Operations and Storage Areas. Provide project work signs and secured areas to direct safe construction operations. Provide a self-contained toilet(s) on site for use by the Contractor. The Contractor will be required to provide proper barricades, safety signs, etc. to control their work and shall work closely with the CO to provide a safe and efficient work site. The CO will keep the Contractor informed of any large group events that may impact certain aspects of work. It is imperative the Contractor provide an accurate Work Schedule to the CO and shall update it whenever the current Work Schedule is not accurate.

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