08_Specifications_21-030_Final_Rev1.pdf

Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge

Stutsman County, North Dakota

ARROWWOOD COULEE LEVEE REPAIR

TECHNICAL

SPECIFICATIONS

Prepared For:

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Region 6

Lakewood, Colorado

Prepared By:

Final Design Submittal

February 2021 Revised October 2021

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ARROWWOOD COULEE LEVEE

STUTSMAN COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA

SPECIFICATION CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify that these Specifications for construction of the Arrowwood Coulee Levee Repair were prepared under my direct supervision.

Todd Street, P.E.

Registered Professional Engineer North Dakota No. 28811

02/04/2021

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ARROWWOOD COULEE LEVEE REPAIR

ARROWWOOD NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, NORTH DAKOTA

SECTION TITLE

DIVISION 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

SECTION 01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS

SECTION 01 25 00 SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 26 00 CONTRACTOR MEANS AND METHODS

SECTION 01 29 00 PAYMENT PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 31 00 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

SECTION 01 32 00 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

SECTION 01 32 33 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

SECTION 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 33 10 SUBMITTAL TEMPLATE

SECTION 01 35 00 SAFETY PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 40 00 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 41 00 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 42 00 REFERENCES

SECTION 01 45 00 QUALITY CONTROL

SECTION 01 50 00 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

SECTION 01 55 00 VEHICULAR ACCESS AND PARKING

SECTION 01 57 00 TEMPORARY CONTROLS

SECTION 01 71 00 MOBILIZATION AND GENERAL CONDITIONS

SECTION 01 74 00 RECLAMATION

SECTION 01 77 00 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

DIVISION 2 EXISTING CONDITIONS

SECTION 02 21 00 SURVEYS

SECTION 02 24 00 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

SECTION 02 41 00 DEMOLITION

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DIVISION 3 CONCRETE

SECTION 03 60 05 BACKFILL CONCRETE

DIVISION 31 EARTHWORK

SECTION 31 05 00 EARTHWORK

SECTION 31 11 00 CLEARING AND GRUBBING

SECTION 31 23 16 EXCAVATION AND FOUNDATION PREPARATION

SECTION 31 25 00 EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROLS

SECTION 31 32 00 SOIL STABILIZATION SYSTEM

DIVISION 33 UTILITIES

SECTION 33 41 02 SPIRAL RIBBED ALUMINIZED STEEL PIPE

Note: Unlisted Specification Divisions Not Used

DIVISION 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SUMMARY OF WORK – 01 11 00

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SECTION 01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. A summary of the Work.

B. A statement of the Contractor’s responsibility for the Work.

1.2 SUMMARY OF THE WORK

A. The Work described in these Specifications includes, but is not limited to:

1. Preparatory work including mobilization and demobilization of all necessary equipment, tools, facilities, field offices, materials, supplies, labor and other items necessary to complete work for the Arrowwood Coulee Levee Repair.

2. Preparatory work includes obtaining required construction permits and clearances from county, State, and Federal Agencies for Arrowwood Coulee Levee.

3. Install and maintain sediment and erosion control features during the Work and removal of these features in accordance with applicable permits when the Work is complete.

4. Perform site preparation, including clearing and grubbing as specified herein.

5. Site demolition for Arrowwood Coulee Levee including culverts as shown on Drawings.

6. Complete foundation excavation and preparation as shown on the Approved Drawings and Specifications and described herein.

7. Perform dewatering and control of water at Arrowwood Coulee Levee to complete the Work.

8. Furnish and install all materials, labor, and equipment necessary to complete all Work associated with new 48-inch diameter culverts.

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9. Furnish and install all materials, labor, and equipment required to complete all earthwork including embankment repairs.

10. Furnish and install all materials, labor, and equipment necessary to complete all Work associated with riprap and erosion protection.

11. Furnish and install all materials, labor, and equipment necessary to complete all site restoration as indicated on the construction drawings.

B. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to delete any item in the Bid Schedule at any time. If a specific Work item is deleted, the value of the Agreement will be reduced by the Contractor’s bid amount for that specific item.

1.4 RESPONSIBILTY FOR THE WORK

A. Unless stated otherwise in these Specifications or related Contract Documents, completion of all Work described herein shall be considered to be the Contractor’s responsibility.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

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PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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WORK RESTRICTIONS – 01 14 00

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SECTION 01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Site location and Inspection.

B. Contractor Use of Site.

C. Contractor Allowable Work hours.

D. A statement about the Limits of Work.

1.2 SITE LOCATION AND INSPECTION

A. Arrowwood Coulee Levee is located in the Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge near

Pingree, North Dakota. The Project location and Work area are shown on the Drawings.

B. Station Contact Information:

Paul Halko, Deputy Project Leader Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

(701) 649-0122 paul_halko@fws.gov

1.3 CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE

A. Site Access: The Work Site and designated staging and stockpile areas can be accessed from Highway 52 as shown on the Drawings. The Contractor shall not enter lands adjacent to the Work Site or use other access roads unless specific use of an area is authorized in writing and approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative

(COR).

B. Staging and Stockpiling: The Contractor’s staging, and stockpile operations shall be limited to the staging and stockpile areas and within the Limits of Work shown on the Approved Drawings. Any staging and stockpile operations required that are outside of the Limits of Work shown on the Approved Drawings must be approved in writing by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

mailto:paul_halko@fws.gov

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C. Disposal: Disposal of all waste materials, cleared and grubbed vegetation, and excess excavated materials shall be in an approved off-site facility or in an on-site location approved in writing by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

D. The Contractor shall not camp or recreate in the Work Site area or attempt to disturb, feed or manipulate fish and wildlife on the Refuge.

E. The Contractor is required to obey all Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge Rules and Regulations. If additional rules and regulations are required by the Refuge; the Refuge has the right to issue a Special Use Permit.

1.4 WORK HOURS

A. All work must be completed between dawn and dusk. Refer to Section 01 32 00

Construction Progress Documentation, for other work hour requirements.

1.5 LIMITS OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall use care to ensure that no Work is performed outside of the Limits of Work shown on the Approved Drawings. The Government Inspector, in consultation with the Refuge Manager, will determine the final location of the Limits of Work in the field and has the right to require the Contractor to place fencing or stakes in critical Work areas to delineate the Limits of Work.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

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PART 3 – EXECUTION

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PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES – 01 25 00

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SECTION 01 25 00 SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Directions for substituting specified equipment, materials, and services.

B. A summary of the use of manufacturer’s specification.

1.2 SUBSTITUTIONS

A. The Contractor shall provide all equipment, materials, and services as specified or noted on the Drawings, unless a written approval for substitution is obtained from the Contracting Officer’s Representative. All items identified by brand name are to be considered “brand name or equal”.

1.3 MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS

A. Materials, applications, and tests specified by reference to published standards of a society, association, code, or other published standards are included in these specifications as if written in their entirety.

B. Products and processes included in the Specifications shall conform to the manufacturer’s latest published specifications.

C. The Contractor shall provide sworn affidavits from manufacturers certifying that materials, products, and/or processes delivered and used on the Project meet the specified requirements. Affidavits shall not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility for full compliance with the requirements of the Specifications.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES – 01 25 00

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PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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CONTRACTOR MEANS AND METHODS – 01 26 00

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SECTION 01 26 00 CONTRACTOR MEANS AND METHODS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. A summary of the use of applicable codes, standards, and specifications.

B. A statement of the Contractor’s means and methods for completing the Work.

1.2 APPLICABLE CODES, STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS

A. Unless stated otherwise, the Contractor shall comply with all codes and standards applicable to each type of Work and as listed in individual Specification sections.

Conflicts shall be resolved as follows:

1. Where a conflict occurs between referenced documents and the Specifications, the Specifications govern.

2. Where a conflict occurs between the Specifications and the Drawings, the Specifications govern.

3. Where a conflict occurs between different referenced documents, the document containing the more stringent requirement governs.

4. Where referenced documents are not specified by date, the latest published, applicable version as of date of the Bid Opening shall govern.

1.3 MEANS AND METHODS

A. Means and methods of construction shall be at the Contractor’s sole discretion; subject to the Contracting Officer’s Representative’s right to reject proposed means and methods which:

1. Constitute a hazard to the Work, persons, or property;

2. Will not produce finished Work in accordance with the terms of the contract;

3. Are contrary to specified means and methods required in the contract; or

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4. Violates permit requirements or other agreements.

B. The right to reject means and methods of the Contractor shall not be construed or interpreted as acceptance of control of means and methods by the Government or the Engineer.

C. The Government or the Engineer’s approval or failure to exercise the right to reject means and methods shall not relieve the Contractor of the obligation to complete the Work required by the contract.

D. The Contractor shall be responsible for the control of all means and methods for all Work.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

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PART 4 – MEASURMENT AND PAYMENT

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PAYMENT PROCEDURES – 01 29 00

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SECTION 01 29 00 PAYMENT PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements necessary to prepare and process Applications for Payment.

1.2 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation of the schedule of values with preparation of

Contractor’s construction schedule.

1. Submit the schedule of values to Contracting Officer at earliest possible date but no later than seven days before the date scheduled for submittal of initial Applications for Payment.

1.3 APPLICATIONS FOR PAYMENT

A. Each Application for Payment shall be consistent with previous applications and payments as certified by Contracting Officer.

B. Payment Application Times: The date for each progress payment is indicated in the Agreement between Government and Contractor.

C. Initial Application for Payment: Administrative actions and submittals that must precede or coincide with submittal of first Application for Payment include the following:

1. Schedule of Values.

2. Contractor’s construction schedule (preliminary if not final).

3. Submittal Schedule (preliminary if not final).

D. Final Payment Application: After completing Project closeout requirements, submit final Application for Payment with releases and supporting documentation not previously submitted and accepted, including, but not limited, to the following:

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1. Evidence of completion of Project closeout requirements.

2. Written guarantees, warranties, and certificates.

3. Record (As-built) Drawings.

4. All test reports.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

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PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION – 01 31 00

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SECTION 01 31 00 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Summary

B. Definitions

C. Informal Submittals

D. General Coordination Procedures

E. Coordination Drawings

F. Requests for Information

G. Project meetings.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative provisions for coordinating construction operations on

Project including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Coordination drawings.

2. Requests for Information (RFIs).

3. Project meetings.

1.3 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Subcontract List: Prepare a written summary identifying individuals or firms proposed for each portion of the Work, including those who are to furnish products or equipment fabricated to a special design. Include the following information in tabular form:

1. Name, address, and telephone number of entity performing subcontract or supplying products.

2. Number and title of related Specification Section(s) covered by subcontract.

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3. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate, covered by subcontract.

B. Provide a construction schedule noting demolition activities, construction activities, deliveries, payments, etc., as needed to convey coordination information to the Contacting Officer, Contacting Officer’s Representative (COR), Government Inspector as well as local staff.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 CONTRACTORS CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. Time Frame: Extend schedule from date established from the Notice to Proceed to the date of completion.

B. Activities: Treat each story or separate area as a separate numbered activity for each main element of the Work. Comply with the following:

1. Activity Duration

2. Procurement Activities

3. Submittal Review Time

4. Punch List and Final Completion: Include not more than 15 days for completion of punch list items and final completion.

C. Constraints: Include constraints and work restrictions indicated in the Contract Documents and as follows in schedule and show how the sequence of the Work is affected.

1. Phasing: Arrange list of activities on schedule by phase.

2. Work under More Than One Contract: Include a separate activity for each contract.

3. Work by Owner: Include a separate activity for each portion of the Work performed by Owner.

4. Work Restrictions: Show the effect of the following items on the schedule:

a. Coordination with existing construction.

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b. Limitations of continued occupancies.

c. Uninterruptible services.

d. Partial occupancy before Substantial Completion.

e. Use of premises restrictions.

f. Provisions for future construction.

g. Seasonal variations.

h. Environmental control.

5. Work Stages: Indicate important stages of construction for each major portion of the Work.

6. Other Constraints.

D. Milestones: Include milestones indicated in the Contract Documents in schedule, including, but not limited to, the Notice to Proceed, Substantial Completion, and final completion and the following interim milestones.

1. Insert milestones not indicated elsewhere.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 DEFINITIONS

A. RFI: Request from Government, Owner, Construction Manager, Engineer, or

Contractor seeking information required by or clarifications of the Contract Documents.

3.2 GENERAL COORDINATION PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Coordinate construction operations included in different Sections of the

Specifications to ensure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work.

Coordinate construction operations, included in different Sections, which depend on each other for proper installation, connection, and operation.

1. Schedule construction operations in sequence required to obtain the best results where installation of one part of the Work depends on installation of other components, before or after its own installation.

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2. Coordinate installation of different components to ensure maximum performance and accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair.

3. Make adequate provisions to accommodate items scheduled for later installation.

B. Prepare memoranda for distribution to each party involved, outlining special procedures required for coordination. Include such items as required notices, reports, and list of attendees at meetings.

1. Prepare similar memoranda for Owner and separate contractors if coordination of their Work is required.

C. Administrative Procedures: Coordinate scheduling and timing of required administrative procedures with other construction activities as well as any activities of other contractors to avoid conflicts and to ensure orderly progress of the Work.

Such administrative activities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Preparation of Contractor's construction schedule.

2. Preparation of the Schedule of Values.

3. Installation and removal of temporary facilities and controls.

4. Delivery and processing of submittals.

5. Progress meetings.

6. Pre-installation conferences.

7. Project closeout activities.

8. Startup and adjustment of systems.

3.3 COORDINATION DRAWINGS

A. Coordination Drawings, General: Prepare coordination drawings according to requirements in individual Sections, where installation is not completely shown on Shop Drawings, where limited space availability necessitates coordination, or if coordination is required to facilitate integration of products and materials fabricated or installed by more than one entity.

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1. Content: Project-specific information, drawn accurately to a scale large enough to indicate and resolve conflicts. Do not base coordination drawings on standard printed data. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Indicate functional and spatial relationships of components of architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical systems.

b. Indicate dimensions shown on the Drawings. Specifically note dimensions that appear to be in conflict with submitted equipment and minimum clearance requirements. Provide alternate sketches to Engineer indicating proposed resolution of such conflicts. Minor dimension changes and difficult installations will not be considered changes to the Contract.

3.4 REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

A. General: Immediately on discovery of the need for additional information or interpretation of the Contract Documents, Contractor shall prepare and submit an RFI in the form specified.

1. The Government will return RFIs as submitted to the Government by other entities controlled by Contractor with no response. RFI’s must come directly from the Contractor.

2. Coordinate and submit RFIs in a prompt manner so as to avoid delays in Contractor's work or work of subcontractors.

B. Content of the RFI: Include a detailed, legible description of item needing information or interpretation and the following:

1. Project name.

2. Project number.

3. Date.

4. Name of Contractor.

5. RFI number, numbered sequentially.

6. RFI subject.

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7. Specification Section number and title and related paragraphs, as appropriate.

8. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

9. Field dimensions and conditions, as appropriate.

10. Contractor's suggested resolution. If Contractor's solution(s) impacts the Contract Time or the Contract Sum, Contractor shall state impact in the RFI.

11. Contractor's signature.

12. Attachments: Include sketches, descriptions, measurements, photos, Product Data, Shop Drawings, coordination drawings, and other information necessary to fully describe items needing interpretation.

C. RFI Forms: AIA Document G716, or Software-generated form with substantially the same content as indicated above, acceptable to the Government.

D. The Governments Action: The Government will review each RFI, determine action required, and respond. Allow seven working days for the Government’s response for each RFI. RFIs received after 1:00 p.m. MST will be considered as received the following working day.

1. The following RFIs will be returned without action:

a. Requests for approval of submittals.

b. Requests for approval of substitutions.

c. Requests for coordination information already indicated in the

Contract Documents.

d. Requests for adjustments in the Contract Time or the Contract Sum.

e. Requests for interpretation of Engineer's actions on submittals.

f. Incomplete RFIs or inaccurately prepared RFIs.

g. Request For Information submitted by a sub-contractor to the

Contractor.

2. The Government’s action may include a request for additional information, in which case the time for response will date from time of receipt of additional information.

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3. The Government’s action on RFIs that may result in a change to the Contract Time or the Contract Sum may be eligible for Contractor to submit Change Proposal.

4. If Contractor believes the RFI response warrants change in the Contract Time or the Contract Sum, notify Contacting Officer and COR in writing within 10 days of receipt of the RFI response.

E. RFI Log: The Government will provide RFI form for the Contractor to use. Contractor shall maintain and submit a tabular log of RFIs organized by the RFI number. Submit log weekly with not less than the following information:

1. Project name.

2. Name and address of Contractor.

3. Name and address of Contacting Officer and COR.

4. RFI number including RFIs that were dropped and not submitted.

5. RFI description.

6. Date the RFI was submitted.

7. Date the Contacting Officer’s response was received.

F. On receipt of the Government’s action, update the RFI log and immediately distribute the RFI response to affected parties. Review response and notify the Government within seven days if Contractor disagrees with response.

1. Identification of related Minor Change in the Work, Construction Change Directive, and Proposal Request, as appropriate.

2. Identification of related Field Order, Work Change Directive, and Proposal Request, as appropriate.

3.5 PROJECT MEETINGS AND CALLS

A. General: Schedule and conduct meetings and conferences at Refuge Headquarters unless otherwise indicated.

1. Attendees: Inform participants and others involved, and individuals whose presence is required, of date and time of each meeting. Notify the Refuge

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Point of Contact, the Contracting officer and the COR of scheduled meeting dates and times.

2. Agenda: Prepare the meeting agenda. Distribute the agenda to all invited attendees.

3. Minutes: Contractor is responsible for conducting meeting will record significant discussions and agreements achieved. Distribute the meeting minutes to everyone concerned, including the Contracting Officer and the COR, Construction Manager, and Engineer, within three days of the meeting.

B. Preconstruction Conference: The Contracting Officer will schedule a preconstruction conference before starting construction, at a time convenient to the Contracting Officer, COR, Refuge POC, On-Site Government Inspector and Contractor.

1. Attendees: Authorized representatives of the Contracting Officer, Government Project Manager, Owner's Commissioning Authority, Construction Manager, Engineer, and their consultants;

Contractor and its superintendent; major subcontractors; suppliers; and other concerned parties shall attend the conference. Participants at the conference shall be familiar with Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

2. Agenda: Discuss items of significance that could affect progress, including the following:

a. Tentative construction schedule.

b. Phasing.

c. Critical work sequencing and long-lead items.

d. Designation of key personnel and their duties.

e. Procedures for processing field decisions and Change Orders.

f. Procedures for RFIs.

g. Procedures for testing and inspecting.

h. Procedures for processing Applications for Payment.

i. Distribution of the Contract Documents.

j. Submittal procedures.

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k. Preparation of record documents.

l. Use of the premises and existing building.

m. Work restrictions.

n. Working hours.

o. Owner's occupancy requirements.

p. Responsibility for temporary facilities and controls.

q. Procedures for moisture and mold control.

r. Procedures for disruptions and shutdowns.

s. Construction waste management and recycling.

t. Parking availability.

u. Office, work, and storage areas.

v. Equipment deliveries and priorities.

w. First aid.

x. Security.

y. Progress cleaning.

3. Minutes: Contractor is responsible for conducting meeting will record and distribute meeting minutes.

C. Progress Meetings: Conduct progress meetings at regular intervals as directed by the Contracting officer and/or the COR.

1. Attendees: In addition to representatives of the Government, Refuge Point of Contact (POC), and Engineer, each contractor, subcontractor, supplier, and other entity concerned with current progress or involved in planning, coordination, or performance of future activities shall be represented at these meetings. All participants at the meeting shall be familiar with Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

2. Agenda: Review and correct or approve minutes of previous progress meeting. Review other items of significance that could affect progress.

Include topics for discussion as appropriate to status of Project.

a. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Review progress since the last meeting. Determine whether each activity is on time, ahead of

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Discuss whether schedule revisions are required to ensure that current and subsequent activities will be completed within the Contract Time.

1) Review schedule for next period.

b. Review present and future needs of each entity present, including the following:

1) Interface requirements.

2) Sequence of operations.

3) Status of submittals.

4) Deliveries.

5) Off-site fabrication.

6) Access.

7) Site utilization.

8) Temporary facilities and controls.

9) Progress cleaning.

10) Quality and work standards.

11) Status of correction of deficient items.

12) Field observations.

13) Status of RFIs.

14) Status of proposal requests.

15) Pending changes.

16) Status of Change Orders.

17) Pending claims and disputes.

18) Documentation of information for payment requests.

3. Minutes: Contractor is responsible for conducting the meeting will record and distribute the meeting minutes to each party present and to parties requiring information.

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a. Schedule Updating: Revise Contractor's construction schedule after each progress meeting where revisions to the schedule have been made or recognized. Issue revised schedule concurrently with the report of each meeting.

PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 MEASUREMENT

A. All Work required in this section shall not be measured for payment.

4.2 PAYMENT

A. Compensation to the Contractor for all Work required in this section shall be included in the price bid in the Bid Schedule for other items of Work.

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CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION – 01 32 00

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SECTION 01 32 00 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Summary

B. Definitions

C. Schedule Submittals.

D. Work sequence.

E. Work hour notifications.

F. Project coordination.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for documenting the progress of construction during performance of the Work, including the following:

1. Contractor's construction schedule.

2. Construction schedule updating reports.

3. Daily construction reports.

4. Site condition reports.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Activity: A discrete part of a project that can be identified for planning, scheduling, monitoring, and controlling the construction project. Activities included in a construction schedule consume time and resources.

B. Critical Activity: An activity on the critical path that must start and finish on the planned early start and finish times.

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C. Predecessor Activity: An activity that precedes another activity in the network.

D. Successor Activity: An activity that follows another activity in the network.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Construction schedule updating reports which includes the updated construction schedule: submit with applications for payment.

B. Coordinate Contractor's construction schedule with the schedule of values, submittal schedule, progress reports, payment requests, and other required schedules and reports.

1. Secure time commitments for performing critical elements of the Work from entities involved.

2. Coordinate each construction activity in the network with other activities and schedule them in proper sequence.

C. Provide a 3-week look-ahead schedule prior to each weekly project progress meeting.

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PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 WORK SEQUENCE

A. With the exception of the key Work task sequencing required below, the Contractor shall develop the sequence of Work task and document this sequence in the construction schedule as described in Paragraphs 1.2A and 1.2B of this Section of Specifications.

1. All sediment and erosion control features required by the Construction Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) shall be installed prior to disturbance along the levee, stockpile and staging areas, and in any Work areas.

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2. Any temporary channel diversion must be installed and approved by the Government Inspector before Work can begin at Arrowwood Coulee Levee.

3. The Contractor shall obtain permission from the Government Inspector before removing any temporary channel diversion.

3.2 WORK HOURS AND NOTIFICATIONS

A. The Contractor shall establish normal Project Work hours and Work days. The

Government Inspector shall be notified at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of any changes in normal Project Work hours or Work days. Work outside of the normal established Work hours may require approval by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

B. The Contractor is required to provide written notification to the Government Inspector at least seven (7) days in advance of placement of any concrete or roller compacted concrete (RCC).

C. The Contractor shall provide at least ten (10) days written notice prior to the date of the final Project Inspection.

3.3 PROJECT COORDINATION

A. Construction activities are not permitted during Rifle Deer Hunting Season. Rifle Deer

Hunting Season begins the first Friday in November and lasts 15 days.

B. Refuge Manager will coordinate livestock grazing away from construction area;

however, grazing may occur along the access route. Gate opening and closing will be required for site access.

PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 MEASUREMENT

A. All Work required in this section shall not be measured for payment.

4.2 PAYMENT

A. Compensation to the Contractor for all Work required in this section shall be included in the Bid Schedule for other items of Work.

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PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION – 01 32 33

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SECTION 01 32 33 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Summary

B. Informal Submittals

C. Quality Assurance

D. Usage Rights

E. Photographic Media

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for the following:

1. Preconstruction photographs.

2. Periodic construction photographs.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 017700 "Closeout Procedures" for submitting photographic documentation as Project Record Documents at Project closeout.

1.3 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Digital Photographs: Submit unaltered, original, full-size image files within 5 days of taking photographs.

1. Digital Camera: Minimum sensor resolution of 8 megapixels.

2. Digital photographs to be submitted in the order in which they were taken with the photograph “name” as given by the device used to take to photo.

3. Identification: Provide the following information with each image description in file metadata tag:

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a. Date and time photograph was taken; and

b. Unique photograph number.

4. Digital Photograph submittal should include key plan of Project site with notation of vantage points marked for location and direction of each photograph. Indicate elevation of construction. Include same information as corresponding photographic documentation.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Photographs to be clear, focused, level, have proper exposure settings (not over exposed or under exposed), and clearly show and document the subject matter. Detail photographs (close-ups) to be preceded by a larger overall view of the area being documented.

1.5 USAGE RIGHTS

A. If a professional photographer is used for this requirement, obtain and transfer copyright usage rights from photographer to Owner for unlimited reproduction of photographic documentation.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 PHOTOGRAPHIC MEDIA

A. Digital Images: Provide images in JPG format, with a size of 8 megapixels.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 CONSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHS

A. Photographer: Engage a qualified photographer to take construction photographs.

Photographer need not be a professional photographer but an individual familiar with and able to produce clear and focused photographs of the subject area with good reference points.

B. General: Take photographs using the maximum range of depth of field, in focus, to clearly show the Work. Photographs with blurry or out-of-focus areas will not be accepted.

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1. Maintain key plan with each set of construction photographs that identifies each photographic location.

C. Digital Images: Submit digital images exactly as originally recorded in the digital camera, without alteration, manipulation, editing, or modifications using image-editing software.

1. Date and Time: Include date and time in file name for each image.

2. Field Office Images: Maintain one set of images accessible in the field office at Project site, available at all times for reference. Identify images in the same manner as those submitted to the Government.

D. Preconstruction Photographs: Before commencement of excavation, commencement of demolition and starting construction, take photographs of Project site and surrounding properties, including existing items to remain during construction, from different vantage points, as directed by Government.

1. Flag excavation areas before taking construction photographs.

2. Take minimum of 10 photographs, or as needed, to show existing conditions adjacent to property before starting the Work.

E. Requirements in "Periodic Construction Photographs" Paragraph below are minimal but adequate for many projects. If needed, add requirement for photographs to be taken of spaces that contain utilities before enclosing finishes are installed.

F. Periodic Construction Photographs: Take photographs as needed to fully document the construction progress. Select vantage points to show status of construction and progress since last photographs were taken. Try to retake progress photos from the same vantage points when possible so as to show relative construction progress.

G. Final Completion Construction Photographs: Take color photographs after date of Substantial Completion for submission as Project Record Documents. The Government will inform photographer of desired vantage points.

H. Additional Photographs: The Government may request photographs in addition to periodic photographs specified as needed to verify progress or to verify work completion accuracy.

1. Three days' notice will be given, where feasible.

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2. In emergency situations, take additional photographs within 24 hours of request.

3. Circumstances that could require additional photographs include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Special events planned at Project site.

b. Immediate follow-up when on-site events result in construction damage or losses.

c. Photographs to be taken at fabrication locations away from Project site.

d. Substantial Completion of a major phase or component of the Work.

e. Extra record photographs at time of final acceptance.

f. Owner's request for special publicity photographs.

PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 MEASUREMENT

A. All Work required in this section shall not be measured for payment.

4.2 PAYMENT

-END OF SECTION 01 32 33-

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES – 01 33 00

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SECTION 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. This section includes requirements for providing the submittal schedule and administrative and procedural requirements for submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, and other submittals to the Contracting Officer’s Representative Engineer.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

Work-related submittals of this Section are categorized for convenience as follows:

A. Product Data: Product Data include standard printed information on materials, products, and systems not specifically prepared for the Work, other than designation of selections from among available choices printed therein.

B. Shop Drawings: Shop Drawings include specifically prepared technical data for the Work, including drawings, diagrams, performance curves, data sheets, schedules, templates, patterns, reports, calculations, instructions, measurements, and similar information not in standard printed form for general application to other contracts.

C. Samples: Samples include both fabricated and unfabricated physical examples of materials, products and units of Work; both as complete units and as smaller portions of units of Work, either for limited visual inspection or, where indicated, for more detailed testing and analysis.

D. Miscellaneous Submittals: Miscellaneous Submittals related directly to the Work include construction permits, project photographs, survey data and reports, physical Work records, quality testing and certifying reports, copies of industry standards, Record Drawings, field measurement data; and similar information, devices and materials applicable to the Work and not processed as Product Data, Shop Drawings or Samples.

E. Days: Days shall be calendar days.

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F. Action Submittals: Written and graphic information and physical samples that require contracting officer or contracting office’s representative responsive action.

G. Informational Submittals: Written and graphic information and physical samples that to not require Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative responsive action. Submittals may be rejected for not complying with requirements.

1.3 SUBMITTAL ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

A. A summary of required submittals, but not necessarily all required submittals, is listed in Table No. 1. The Contractor is required to make all submittals required by the Contract documents, including these Specifications. Detailed submittal requirements are included in each section of these Specifications.

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

1. Coordinate each submittal with fabrication, purchasing, testing, delivery, other submittals, and related activities that require sequential activity.

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

C. Processing Time: Allow time for submittal review, including time for resubmittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence on Contracting Officer receipt of submittal. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing, including resubmittals.

1. Initial Review: Allow 10 days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if coordination with subsequent submittals is required.

Contracting Officer will advise Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

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

3. Resubmittal Review: Allow 10 days for review of each resubmittal.

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D. Electronic Submittals: Identify and incorporate information in each electronic submittal file as follows:

1. Name file with submittal number or other unique identifier, including revision identifier.

a. File name shall use a sequential submittal number followed by station initials and Specification Section number (Submittal 001- 01). Resubmittals shall include a numeric suffix after the submittal number (e.g., Submittal 001-02).

2. Transmittal Form for Electronic Submittals: Use electronic form provided by Contracting Officer.

E. Options: Identify options requiring selection by the Government.

F. Deviations: Identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

G. Resubmittals: Make resubmittals in same form and number of copies as initial submittal.

1. Note date and content of previous submittal.

2. Note date and content of revision in label or title block and clearly indicate extent of revision.

3. Resubmit submittals until they are marked with approval notation from Contracting Officer’s action stamp.

H. Distribution: Furnish copies of final submittals to manufacturers, subcontractors, suppliers, fabricators, installers, authorities having jurisdiction, and others as necessary for performance of construction activities. Show distribution on transmittal forms.

I. Use for Construction: Retain complete copies of submittals on Project site. Use only final action.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. General Electronic Submittal Procedure Requirements:

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1. Submit electronic submittals via email as PDF electronic files.

2. Contracting Officer’s Representative, through the Contracting Officer, will return annotated file by e-mail and/or standard mail. Annotate and retain one copy of file as an electronic Project record document file. Additional copies may be required for each type of submittal in remaining paragraphs below for projects with a construction manager or a commissioning authority.

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 published 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 catalog cuts.

b. Manufacturer's product specifications.

c. Standard color charts.

d. Statement of compliance with specified referenced standards.

e. Testing by recognized testing agency.

f. Application of testing agency labels and seals.

g. Notation of coordination requirements.

h. Availability and delivery time information.

4. For equipment, include the following in addition to the above, as applicable:

a. Wiring diagrams showing factory-installed wiring.

b. Printed performance curves.

c. Operational range diagrams.

d. Clearances required to other construction, if not indicated on accompanying Shop Drawings.

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5. Submit Product Data before or concurrent with Samples.

6. Submit Product Data in the following format:

a. PDF electronic file.

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 unless submittal based on drawing files is otherwise permitted.

1. Preparation: Fully illustrate requirements in the Contract Documents.

Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Identification of products.

b. Schedules.

c. Compliance with specified standards.

d. Notation of coordination requirements.

e. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

f. Relationship and attachment to adjoining construction clearly indicated.

g. Seal and signature of professional engineer if specified.

2. Sheet Size: Except for templates, patterns, and similar full-size drawings, submit Shop Drawings on sheets at least 8-1/2 by 11 inches (215 by 280 mm), but no larger than 30 by 42 inches (750 by 1067 mm).

3. Submit Shop Drawings in the following format:

a. PDF electronic file.

D. Samples: Submit Samples for review of kind, color, pattern, and texture for a check of these characteristics with other elements and for a comparison of these characteristics between submittal and actual component as delivered and installed.

1. Transmit Samples that contain multiple, related components such as accessories together in one submittal package.

2. Identification: Attach label on unexposed side of Samples that includes the following:

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a. Generic description of Sample.

b. Product name and name of manufacturer.

c. Sample source.

d. Number and title of applicable Specification Section.

3. For projects where electronic submittals are required, provide corresponding electronic submittal of Sample transmittal, digital image file illustrating Sample characteristics, and identification information for record.

4. Disposition: Maintain sets of approved Samples at Project site, available for quality-control comparisons throughout the course of construction activity. Sample sets may be used to determine final acceptance of construction associated with each set.

a. Samples that may be incorporated into the Work are indicated in individual Specification Sections. Such Samples must be in an undamaged condition at time of use.

b. Samples not incorporated into the Work, or otherwise designated as Owner's property, are the property of Contractor.

E. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Comply with requirements specified in Section 013200 "Construction Progress Documentation."

F. Application for Payment and Schedule of Values: Comply with requirements specified in Section 012900 "Payment Procedures.

G. Test and Inspection Reports and Schedule of Tests and Inspections Submittals:

Comply with requirements specified in Section 014000 "Quality Requirements" and complying with requirements in the Construction Documents.

H. Closeout Submittals and Maintenance Material Submittals: Comply with requirements specified in Section 017700 "Closeout Procedures."

I. Maintenance Data: Comply with requirements specified in Section 017823 "Operation and Maintenance Data."

J. Welding Certificates: Prepare written certification that welding procedures and personnel comply with requirements in the Contract Documents. Submit record of Welding Procedure Specification and Procedure Qualification Record on AWS forms.

Include names of firms and personnel certified.

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K. Installer Certificates: Submit written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that Installer complies with requirements in the Contract Documents and, where required, is authorized by manufacturer for this specific Project.

L. Manufacturer Certificates: Submit written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that manufacturer complies with requirements in the Contract Documents.

Include evidence of manufacturing experience where required.

M. Product Certificates: Submit written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that product complies with requirements in the Contract Documents.

N. Material Certificates: Submit written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that material complies with requirements in the Contract Documents.

O. Material Test Reports: Submit reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting test results of material for compliance with requirements in the Contract Documents.

P. Product Test Reports: Submit written reports indicating that current product produced by manufacturer complies with requirements in the Contract Documents. Base reports on evaluation of tests performed by manufacturer and witnessed by a qualified testing agency, or on comprehensive tests performed by a qualified testing agency.

Q. Research Reports: Submit written evidence, from a model code organization acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, that product complies with building code in effect for Project.

R. Schedule of Tests and Inspections: Comply with requirements specified in Section 014000 "Quality Requirements" and complying with requirements in the Construction Documents.

S. Preconstruction Test Reports: Submit reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting results of tests performed before installation of product, for compliance with performance requirements in the Contract Documents.

T. Compatibility Test Reports: Submit reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting results of compatibility tests performed before installation of product. Include written recommendations for primers and substrate preparation needed for adhesion.

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U. Field Test Reports: Submit written reports 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 in the Contract Documents.

V. Design Data: Prepare and submit written and graphic information, including, but not limited to, performance and design criteria, list of applicable codes and regulations, and calculations. Include list of assumptions and other performance and design criteria and a summary of loads. Include load diagrams if applicable.