01458 Testing Laboratory Services.docx
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- SPLIT ROCK REC SITE PARKING LOT REBUILD
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- 140L6221R0001
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This section outlines testing laboratory service requirements for a federal construction contract to rebuild the Split Rock Recreation Site parking lot. The contract specifies that the contractor must engage an independent, qualified testing laboratory to conduct tests including soil classification, in-place density and moisture content for subgrade, subbase and asphalt. The laboratory must be approved by the contracting officer and hold any required state licensing. Testing responsibilities include sampling, on-site personnel, cooperation with officials, adherence to standards, and notification of irregularities. The contractor schedule must accommodate laboratory timing, and test reports provided within three days of completion. Field testing requirements and locations are defined for subgrade, subbase, base and asphalt. No separate payment for testing services will be made.
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| DIVISION 1 | SECTION 01458 |
| GENERAL REQUIREMENTS | TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES |
| DIVISION 1 | SECTION 01458 |
| GENERAL REQUIREMENTS | TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES |
PART 1: GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes: Requirements for the Contractor to engage a qualified, independent testing laboratory to conduct specific tests where the Contractor is required to do so in this contract.
1.2 SUBMITTALS
A. Test Reports: The Contractor shall provide two (2) copy of test reports to the Contracting Officer. Reports shall include testing facility name, address, telephone number, and names of fulltime responsible officers.
1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Approval of Laboratory: The qualified, independent testing laboratory, which will be conducting the specific tests required in this contract, must have authority or be licensed to operate in the State in which the project is located. The testing laboratory shall be approved by the Contracting Officer prior to the Contractor beginning work.
| B. | Responsibilities of Laboratory: |
| 1. | Test samples of mixes submitted by the Contractor. |
| 2. | Provide qualified personnel at project site. Cooperate with the Contracting Officer and Contractor in performance of services. |
| 3. | Perform specified sampling and testing of products and materials in accordance with specified standards. |
| 4. | Ascertain compliance of materials and mixes with requirements of specifications. |
| 5. | Promptly notify the Contracting Officer and Contractor of observed irregularities or non-conformance of work, products, or materials. |
| 6. | Perform additional tests required by the Contracting Officer. |
| 7. | Attend preconstruction meetings and progress meetings. |
| C. | Limitations on Laboratory: |
| 1. | Laboratory may not release, revoke, alter, or enlarge on requirements of specifications. |
| 2. | Laboratory may not approve or accept partial portions of the work. |
| 3. | Laboratory may not assume duties of the Contractor unless approved in writing by the Contracting Officer. |
1.4 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING
| A. | Establishing Testing Schedule: |
| 1. | By advance discussion with the testing laboratory, determine the time required for the laboratory to perform its test and to issue its findings. |
| 2. | Provide required time within the construction schedule. |
B. Revising Testing Schedule: When construction schedule changes are necessary during construction, coordinate such changes with the testing laboratory as required.
PART 2: PRODUCTS
| A. | Reports: Shall include: |
| 1. | Date issued. |
| 2. | Project title and number. |
| 3. | Name of inspector. |
| 4. | Date and time of sampling or inspection. |
| 5. | Identification of product and specification sections. |
| 6. | Location in the Project. |
| 7. | Type of inspection or test. |
| 8. | Date of test. |
| 9. | Results of tests. |
| 10. | Conformance with Contract Documents. |
B. Interpretation: When requested by the Contracting Officer, provide interpretation of test results.
PART 3: EXECUTION
3.1 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
| A. | Contractor Requirements: See individual specifications "Field Quality Control" paragraph for specific testing requirements. When applicable, the Contractor shall: |
| 1. | Deliver to agency or laboratory at designated location, adequate samples of materials proposed to be used which require testing, along with proposed mix designs. |
| 2. | Cooperate with laboratory personnel, and provide access to the Work. |
| 3. | Provide incidental labor and facilities: |
| a. | To obtain, handle, and label or identify samples at the site or at source of products and materials to be tested. |
| b. | To facilitate tests. |
| c. | To provide storage and curing of test samples. |
| 4. | Ensure samples are taken by qualified testing personnel. |
| 5. | Coordinate the laboratory test frequency and timing with the Contracting Officer. |
| 6. | Ensure tests are completed according to the testing schedule. |
| 7. | Furnish test reports within three (3) working days after tests have been completed. |
B. Parking Lot Field Testing:
Item Location Reference Frequency Remarks
| Subgrade | along | AASHTO T 145 | 1/1000 LF | AASHTO soil | ||
| centerline | classification |
| Subgrade | left shoulder | AASHTO T 238 | 1 set/1000 CY | in-place density | |||||
| centerline | or 12 inch lifts | and moisture content | |||||||
| right shoulder | 1 set = 3 tests | ||||||||
| of 4 inch lifts |
| Subbase/ | left shoulder | AASHTO T 238 | 1/1000 tons | in-place density | |
| Base | centerline | and moisture content |
Asphalt finished AASHTO T 230 1/1000 LF in-place density
C. Asphalt Parking Area Field Testing:
Item Location Reference Frequency Remarks
| Subgrade | source | AASHTO T 45 | 1/soil class | AASHTO soil | |
| classification |
| Subgrade | random | AASHTO T 238 | 1/1000 CY | in-place density | ||
| pattern | or 12 inch lift | and moisture content |
| Subbase/ | random | AASHTO T 238 | 1/1000 tons | in-place density and | ||
| Base | pattern | moisture content |
| Asphalt | random | AASHTO T 230 | 1/1000 tons | in-place density | |
| pattern |
4.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT
A. Units: The 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. Consideration for this item shall be included in the bid price for other items of the Contract.
END OF SECTION
WFO BLM Split Rock Parking Lot Rebuild Project 01458 -
WFO BLM Split Rock Parking Lot Rebuild Project 01458 -
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