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SECTION 01009

GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS

PART 1: GENERAL

1.01

WORK INCLUDED:

A. Section Includes: Furnishing all labor, equipment, supplies, and materials necessary to repair two reservoirs. Work includes common excavation, common embankment, principle spillway pipe installation, riprap placement, and brush removal.

B. Location: Work under this Contract is located in Carbon County, Wyoming. The work location is shown on the drawings.

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

1.02

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:

AASHTO

American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

444 N. Capitol Street, N.W., Suite 225

Washington, DC 20001

ANSI

American National Standards Institute

1430 Broadway

New York, NY 10018

ASTM

American Society for Testing and Materials

1916 Race Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103

FS*

Federal Specification/Standard

Superintendent of Documents

Government Printing Office

Washington, DC 20402

OSHA

Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Standards

U.S. Department of Labor

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Denver Area Office

333 West Colfax Avenue

Denver, CO 80204

*Federal Specifications and catalogs may be obtained at Business Service Centers of Regional Offices of the General Services Administration. (Washington, DC; Boston, MA; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Kansas City, MO; Fort Worth, TX; Denver, CO; San Francisco, CA; and Auburn, WA.)

B. Referenced Codes 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 codes referred to herein may be procured by the Contractor from the following:

UBC

Uniform Building Code

International Conference of Building Officials

5360 South Workman Mill Road

Whittier, CA 90601

UL

Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc.

333 Pfingston Road

Northbrook, IL 60062

1.03

DEFINITIONS:

A. Approvals: Approval of the submittals is an indication that the Contractor's submittals have been reviewed and that there are no objections, except as noted. Approval of deviations shall apply only to those deviations or omissions from the requirements of the drawings and specifications brought to the Contracting Officer's attention in writing. After approval of an item, the Contractor may submit a substitute for approval when the approved item cannot be purchased or delivered in time to avoid delay in completion of the project.

1.04

CERTIFICATES OF CONFORMANCE:

A. Requirements: The Contracting Officer may permit use, prior to sampling and testing, of materials when accompanied by Certificates of Conformance. Materials used on the basis of a Certificate of Conformance may be sampled and tested. Installation of materials on the basis of Certificates of Conformance shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for incorporating materials which conform to the requirements of the drawings and specifications. Material not conforming to those requirements will be subject to rejection, whether in place or not.

B. Format: The form of the Certificate of Conformance provided by the Contractor shall be as follows:

1.

The certificate shall state that the named product conforms to the Contract requirements.

2.

The certificate shall either be accompanied with a certified copy of the test results or certify that such test results are on file with the manufacturer and will be furnished to the Contracting Officer upon request.

3.

The certificate shall provide the name and address of the manufacturer, the testing agency and the date of tests.

4.

The certificate shall set forth the means of identification which will permit field determination of the product delivered as being the product covered by the certification.

1.05

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 if they were given in full text.

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

1.06

DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING:

A. Delivery: The Contractor shall protect products to be incorporated into the work from damage while in transit to the site. Products must be delivered in original unopened containers with manufacturer's name and brand designation and contents legibly indicated.

B. Storage: The Contractor shall provide temporary storage facilities for products complying with manufacturer's recommendations which will protect them from damage until installation on the project and final acceptance. The storage area shall permit access for inspection and handling.

C. Handling: The Contractor shall load and unload products in a manner which protects them from damage until installation on the project.

1.08

PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS:

A. Access to the Project: Access routes to the job sites will be designated by the Contracting Officer.

B. Environmental Considerations: No improvements to access routes for the Contractor's convenience will be permitted without prior approval of the Contracting Officer.

1.09

SCHEDULING:

A. Work Schedule: The schedule shall be submitted at the pre-work conference. When requested, the Contractor shall submit an updated schedule within 2 calendar days.

PART 2: PRODUCTS

(There are no applicable requirements.)

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.01

PROJECT MEETINGS:

A. Pre‑Work Conference:

1.

Notification: A pre‑work 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.

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

3.

Presentation: The Contractor shall be prepared to summarize and explain procedures planned for the project and present the submittals requested in the specifications.

B. Progress Meetings:

1.

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

2.

Notification: Meetings may be called by either the Contracting Officer or the Contractor. Request shall state who should attend.

C. Final Inspection:

1.

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

2.

Notification: 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.

Attendance: Contractor shall require the superintendent to be present during this inspection.

3.02

WORK LAYOUT:

A. Requirements: The Government will set construction stakes to give the Contractor measurements, lines and grades necessary for the work executed under the Contract. Baseline monuments or benchmarks disturbed or removed during construction shall be reset by the Government at the Contractor's expense.

3.03 DISPOSAL OF DEBRIS:

A.

Requirements: Items or debris not designated as salvage for the Government shall become the property of the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of materials in a legal manner and for payment of any fees required.

PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.01

METHOD OF MEASUREMENT:

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

4.02

BASIS OF PAYMENT:

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

END OF SECTION 01009

Measel Spring and Leo Reservoir Repair

GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS

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