01009 General Albert Creek Fence Project Final.docx

SECTION 01009

GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY:

A. Description of Work: Furnishing labor, equipment, and materials to remove approximately 8.9 miles of existing fence and construct approximately 8.9 miles of 4-wire fence. The bottom wire of the new fence will be barbless (smooth), the other 3 wires will be barbed.

B. Location: Work under this Contract is located in Lincoln and Uinta Counties, Wyoming. Work locations are shown on the maps.

C. Work Data Sheet: Designates the type and quantity of work required at the project location, and dimensions required for typical drawings.

D. Debris: Debris consisting of wood posts , poles, steel posts, and wire shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the work site. The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of construction debris in a legal manner, and for payment of any fees required. Burning of debris is not permitted on the work site.

1.2 REFERENCES

A. Referenced Specifications/Standards with Abbreviations and/or Acronyms: Wherever the following acronyms are used in these specifications or on the drawings, they are to be construed the same as the respective expressions represented. Copies of the referenced specifications/ standards referred to herein may be procured by the Contractor, from the following:

ALSC American Lumber Standards Committee PO Box 210 Germantown, MD 20875

AWPA American Wood Preservers' Association P.O. Box 286 Woodstock MD 21163

CFR Code of Federal Regulations (Available from the Government Printing Office) N. Capitol St. between G and H St., NW Washington, DC 20402

Specifications Branch Room 6039, GSA Building 7th and D Streets, S.W.

Washington, DC 20407

OSHA 2207-91 Construction Industry

1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING:

A. Delivery: The Contractor shall protect products incorporated into the work from damage while in transit to the site.

B. Storage: The Contractor shall provide temporary storage facilities for products. Storage shall comply with the manufacturer’s instructions. The storage area shall permit access for inspection and handling.

C. Handling: The Contractor shall load and unload products in such a manner that protects them from damage.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

A. Codes and Standards: The work shall comply with codes and standards applicable to each type of work and as listed in the individual sections of these specifications. This Contract incorporates materials, applications, and tests by reference with the same force and effect as when they were given in full text.

B. Conflict: Where a conflict occurs between reference documents and project specifications, the project specifications shall govern.

1.6 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS:

A. Access to the Work:

3. Contractor shall exercise care to prevent unnecessary surface disturbance to existing grass, vegetation, and to existing roads and two-tracks.

4. Public, State, or private access roads damaged by the Contractor shall be restored, at the Contractor’s expense, to the same condition they were in at the commencement of work.

B. Environmental Considerations:

1. No blading will be allowed.

1.7 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING:

A. Work Schedule: The schedule shall be submitted at the prework conference. When requested, the Contractor shall submit an updated schedule within three calendar days. As a minimum, the estimated start and completion dates shall be shown in the schedule.

PART 2: PRODUCTS

A. See material specifications section of these specifications.

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.1 PROJECT MEETINGS:

A. PreWork Conference:

1. A prework conference will be held prior to the start of work.

The Contractor will be notified in advance of meeting time, date and place. The purpose will be to review required work, project drawings and specifications, construction schedules, payroll and payments, and administrative provisions of the Contract.

2. The Contractor, subcontractors and the persons responsible for coordination of the work shall be present at the meeting.

3. The Contractor shall be prepared to summarize and explain procedures planned for the project.

B. Progress Meetings:

1. Meetings shall be held at the project site, or as determined by the Contracting Officer.

2. Meetings may be called by either the Contracting Officer or the Contractor. Request shall state who should attend and include an agenda.

C. Final Inspection:

1. Meeting shall be held at the project site, or as determined by the Contracting Officer.

2. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing at least 3 working days before the completion date so the Government can schedule final inspection.

3. The Contractor shall require the superintendent to be present during this inspection.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Work Limits and Control Points: Will be established by the Contracting Officer.

PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT:

A. Units: Work described in this section will not be measured for payment.

4.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT:

A. Payment: No direct payment for the work described under this section will be made. The Contractor shall include consideration for this item in the bid price for other items of the Contract.

END OF SECTION 01009

Albert Creek Fence GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS

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