revisedSpecs_1_11_2024.pdf

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

12/06/23

SAVENAC HISTORIC TREE NURSERY

WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM

IMPROVEMENTS

U.S.D.A Forest Service Region One Lolo National Forest

Superior Ranger District Mineral County, Montana

Prepared by:

GREAT WEST ENGINEERING

2501 Belt View Drive

Helena, MT 59601

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 01110 Summary of Work Section 01140 Work Restrictions Section 01275 Measurement and Payment Section 01330 Submittals Section 01410 Regulatory Requirements Section 01420 References Section 01430 Quality Assurance Section 01450 Quality Control Section 01500 Temporary Facilities and Controls Section 01660 Product Storage and Handling Requirements Section 01712 Field Engineering Section 01740 Cleaning and Waste Management Section 01770 Closeout Procedures

DIVISION 2 – SITE CONSTRUCTION

Section 02221 Trench Excavation and Backfill for Pipelines & Appurtenant Structures Section 02232 Site Clearing Section 02300 Earthwork Section 02525 Water Wells Section 02615 Interior Piping, Valves and Acc.

Section 02660 Water Distribution Systems Section 02665 HDPE Piping Section 02730 Sanitary Sewer Collection Systems Section 02810 Irrigation Systems Section 02910 Seeding

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

Section 11600 Subsurface Treatment System

DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

Section 13340 Fabricated Pre-Engineered Precast Concrete Structures

DIVISION 15 – MECHANICAL

Section 15505 Heating and Ventilating

DIVISION 16 – ELECTRICAL

Section 16010 General Electrical Requirements Section 16020 Local Site Conditions Section 16050 Electrical Identification Section 16100 Basic Materials and Methods Section 16110 Conduit and Fittings Section 16120 Wire and Cable Section 16130 Enclosures Section 16140 Wiring Devices Section 16420 Service Entrance Section 16440 Disconnect Switches Section 16450 Grounding Section 16470 Panelboards Section 16475 Overcurrent Protective Devices Section 16500 Lighting Fixtures Section 16550 Lamps, Drivers and Accessories

END OF SECTION

DIVISION 1

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01110

SUMMARY OF WORK

SECTION 01110

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1- GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. In general, the Work under this Contract includes, but is not necessarily limited to, the following major items of work as shown on the plans and as specified. The following descriptions are provided as an outline of major work items and shall not be construed as an inclusive or complete listing of all items of Work under this Contract.

1. Replacement of the water distribution system serving the Savenac Historic Tree

Nursery. The project includes new water mains, and all associated valves, fittings, hydrants, service lines to buildings, a new water supply well and a new well house.

2. Replacement of the wastewater system serving the Savenac Historic Tree Nursery. The project includes new sewer collection mains, manholes and service connections. The project also includes a new wastewater treatment system consisting of new septic and dosing tanks, a new forcemain and a new pressure dosed drainfield. Abandonment of the existing septic tank and lift station is also part of the project.

3. Installation of a new underground automatic sprinkler irrigation system. This item is an additive alternate.

1.2 WORDING OF SPECIFICATIONS

A. Throughout these specifications the abbreviation CO shall mean "Contracting Officer”

B. Other reference standards are specified in Section 01420. The Contractor shall become thoroughly familiar with all reference specifications.

1.3 GENERAL SITE CONDITIONS

A. In-depth water table surveys have not been performed. The Contractor shall perform adequate dewatering to keep the excavation free from water and dispose of the water without damage to property.

1.4 USE OF PREMISES

A. General: Contractor shall have full access to grounds for construction operations during construction period, and limited access to facilities. Contractor's use of premises is limited by the Government's right to perform work or to retain other contractors on portions of Project site. Building access shall be coordinated with CO. The contractor will not be allowed inside buildings unless it is for the purpose of completing work tasks. Contractor will be responsible for providing restroom facilities.

B. Contractor shall conduct their operations to ensure the least inconvenience to the public and employees. Work is limited to the hours of 7am-8pm.

SECTION 01110

SUMMARY OF WORK

C. Notify Contracting Officer at least 72 hours prior to start of work. Provide 24-hours’ notice prior to any work occurring within buildings onsite.

D. Confine storage of equipment and materials to areas as approved by the CO.

E. Contractor shall provide adequate signing and barricades and take necessary safety measures to protect the public during all construction operations. Contractor shall minimize disturbance of work area.

F. Preservation of Natural Features: Confines all operations to work limits of the project.

Prevent damage to natural surroundings. Restore damaged areas, at no additional expense to the Government.

1. Provide temporary barriers to protect existing trees and plants and root zones.

2. Do not remove, injure, or destroy trees or other plants without prior approval.

Consult with CO and remove agreed-on roots and branches that interfere with construction.

3. Do not fasten ropes, cables, or guys to existing trees.

4. Carefully supervise excavating, grading, filling, and other construction operations near trees to prevent damage.

G. Existing Utilities: Notify CO and utility companies of proposed locations and times for excavation.

1. Contractor shall be responsible for locating and preventing damage to known utilities. Call the Utilities Underground Location Center at 1-800-424-5555, at least 2 business days in advance of excavation for the marking of underground utilities. If damage occurs, repair utility at no additional expense to the Government.

2. Interruption of Existing Utility Service: Notify CO, 48 hours in advance of any interruption of existing utilities.

3. Water service interruption shall be minimized and approved by the Contracting Officer in the construction schedule.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE

A. Contractor shall provide construction sequencing in the schedule that reduces service interruption to the existing facilities.

B. The Contractor may use water and power utilities available onsite.

1.6 FIELD VERIFICATION

A. Field verify all new and existing dimensions affecting the work of this contract before ordering materials.

END SECTION

SECTION 01275

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

SECTION 01275

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 1- GENERAL

1.1 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Measurement and payment for contract work will be made only for and under those pay items included in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS. All other work and materials will be considered as included in the payment for items shown.

1.2 QUANTITY MEASUREMENT

A. The Contractor shall make all measurements for computation of quantities for all work items except those specified for payment by Actual Quantity (AQ) or Lump Sum Quantity (LSQ).

B. The contractor shall compute the quantities for periodic progress payments; the Contracting Officer shall compute the quantities for the final payment based on measurements taken by the Contractor.

C. All Contractor measurements are subject to verification.

D. The Contractor shall submit all field notes, calculation sheets, and other data used to determine quantities.

E. The Contractor shall certify in writing as to the accuracy of the measurements and computations submitted.

1.3 METHODS OF MEASURE AND UNITS OF MEASUREMENT

A. One of the following methods for measurement for determining final payment is DESIGNATED on the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS for each pay item;

1. Actual Quantities (AQ): Estimated quantities which are determined from actual measurements of completed work.

2. Linear Feet (LF): Linear feet measured horizontally.

3. Lump Sum Quantity (LSQ) – These quantities denote one complete unit of work as required by or described in the contract including necessary materials, equipment, and labor to complete the job. They will not be measured.

4. Each: One complete unit, which may consist of one or more parts.

1.4 PAY ITEMS

A. Pay Item No. 01000-1 - MOBILIZATION

1. Description: This item is intended to compensate the Contractor for operations including, but not limited to, those necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to the project site; for payment of premiums for bonds and insurance for the project; and for any other work and operations which must be performed or costs that must be incurred incident to the initiation of meaningful work at the site and for which payment is not otherwise provided for under the contract.

2. Work Required: Work required under this section includes but is not limited to the following.

a. The movement of personnel, equipment, supplies and incidentals to the project site;

b. The establishment of all facilities necessary for the work on the project;

c. The costs of obtaining the required permits, bonds, and insurance; and

d. All other work and operations which must be performed, or costs incurred prior to beginning work on the various items of the project.

3. Unit of Measurement: Lump Sum

4. Measurement: Measurement for MOBILIZATION will be made as a percentage completed of the lump sum. The total amount of premiums paid by the Contractor to obtain performance and payment bonds will be paid at one time together with the first progress payment otherwise due. When 5 percent of the total original contract amount is earned from other schedule items, 50 percent of the amount bid for mobilization will be paid, exclusive of any amount already paid the Contractor for performance and payment bond premiums. When 10 percent of the total original contract amount is earned from other schedule items, the balance of the amount bid for mobilization will be paid.

5. Payment: Payment for MOBILIZATION will be made at the contract unit price bid as a lump sum.

B. Pay Item No. 01172-1 – CONSTRUCTION SURVEY AND STAKING

1. Description: This item includes providing construction survey and staking necessary for construction of the project as shown in the Contract Documents.

2. Work Required: Work required under this section includes but is not limited to the following.

a. Provide personnel, equipment and supplies required for construction layout and reference staking necessary for the proper control and satisfactory completion of all structures, pipelines and other appurtenances required for the completion of the work and acceptance of the project;

b. All incidental materials, tools, equipment, and labor for the completion of this item.

3. Unit of Measurement: Lump Sum

4. Measurement: Measurement for CONSTRUCTION SURVEY AND STAKING will be made as a percentage completed of the lump sum. 50% of the lump sum will be credited to the first progress payment, with the second 50% being credited to subsequent progress payments in proportion to total construction completed as a percentage of the contract unit price.

5. Payment: Payment for CONSTRUCTION SURVEY AND STAKING will be made at the contract unit price bid as a lump sum.

C. Pay Items No. 02660-(1-2) – HDPE WATER LINE

1. Description: HDPE water line in sizes and classes indicated on the drawings and in the contract documents.

2. Work Required: Work required under this section shall include but not be limited to the following:

a. Excavation and backfill;

b. Dewatering, sheeting, and shoring required for installation;

c. Furnishing and installing pipe and fused joints;

d. Furnishing and installing appropriate detection wire;

e. Conserve and replace gravel surfacing, where required;

f. Furnishing and installing bedding;

g. Testing, cleaning and disinfecting;

h. All labor, tools, equipment, materials, royalties, and incidentals necessary to complete the work as specified.

3. Unit of Measurement: Per Lineal Foot.

4. Measurement: HDPE WATER LINE will be measured per lineal foot along the centerline of the pipe through all valves, fittings, and appurtenances as indicated in the Bid Form.

5. Payment: Payment will be made at the contract price bid per lineal foot of the various sizes and classes of HDPE WATER LINE indicated in the Bid Form and shall include the cost of trench excavation, pipe bedding and backfill.

D. Pay Items No. 02660-(3-4) – CURB VALVE WITH VALVE BOX

1. Description: Curb valves with valve boxes in sizes indicated on the drawings and in the contract documents.

2. Work Required: Work required under this section shall include but not be limited to the following:

a. Trench excavation, bedding, backfill, and compaction;

b. Dewatering, sheeting, and shoring;

c. Furnishing and installing curb valves and boxes;

d. Disinfection and testing;

e. Furnishing and installing fittings to connect new service lines to existing service lines;

f. All labor, tools, equipment, materials, royalties, and incidentals necessary to complete the work as specified.

3. Unit of Measurement: Per Each.

4. Measurement: Measurement for CURB VALVE WITH VALVE BOX will be measured per each for the various types and sizes listed in the Bid Form.

5. Payment: Payment will be made at the contract unit price bid per each type and size of CURB VALVE WITH VALVE BOX as specified in the Bid Form.

E. Pay Item No. 02660-5 – 2” BLOWOFF HYDRANT

1. Description: This section shall include new blowoff hydrants tied into the new mains.

2. Work Required: Work required under this section shall include but not be limited to the following:

a. Dewatering, sheeting, and shoring;

b. Excavation, bedding, backfill and compaction around the hydrant;

c. Furnishing and installing new blowoff hydrants and pipe;

d. Connection to water main;

e. Furnishing and installing drain gravel;

f. All labor, tools, equipment, materials, royalties, and incidentals necessary to complete the work as specified.

3. Unit of Measurement: Per Each.

4. Measurement: 2” BLOWOFF HYDRANT will be measured per each and shall include all work and materials needed for installation. Pipe and fittings will be measured and paid for separately.

5. Payment: Payment will be made at the contract unit price bid per each for the 2”

BLOWOFF HYDRANT.

F. Pay Item No. 02660-6 – 1” FROST-FREE HYDRANT W/ BACKFLOW PREVENTER

1. Description: This section shall include new frost-free hydrants tied into the new mains.

2. Work Required: Work required under this section shall include but not be limited to the following:

a. Dewatering, sheeting, and shoring;

b. Excavation, bedding, backfill and compaction around the hydrant;

c. Furnishing and installing new frost-free hydrants equipped with backflow preventer;

d. All labor, tools, equipment, materials, royalties, and incidentals necessary to complete the work as specified.

3. Unit of Measurement: Per Each.

4. Measurement: 1” FROST-FREE HYDRANT W/ BACKFLOW PREVENTER will be measured per each and shall include all work and materials needed for installation, including furnishing and installing all necessary couplings. Tees and fittings will be measured and paid for separately.

5. Payment: Payment will be made at the contract unit price bid per each for 1”

FROST-FREE HYDRANT W/ BACKFLOW PREVENTER.

G. Pay Items No. 02660-(7-13) – FITTINGS (BENDS, CROSSES, TEES AND

REDUCERS)

1. Description: This item shall include furnishing and installation of all appropriate tees, bends and reducers as per the Drawings and Contract Documents.

2. Work Requirement: Work required under this section shall include but not be limited to the following:

a. Additional excavation, bedding, backfill and compaction, dewatering, sheeting, and shoring required for installation;

b. Furnishing and installing each fitting;

c. All labor, tools, equipment, materials, royalties, and incidentals necessary to complete the work as specified.

3. Unit of Measurement: Per Each.

4. Measurement: FITTINGS (BENDS, CROSSES, TEES AND REDUCERS) will be measured per each for each size of fitting.

5. Payment: Payment will be made at the contract unit price bid per each size of

FITTINGS (BENDS, CROSSES, TEES AND REDUCERS) as specified in the Bid Form.

H. Pay Item No. 02525-1 – DRILL WELL:

1. Description: This item shall include all work necessary to drill the new supply well to the appropriate depths.

2. Work Required: Work required under this section shall include but not be limited to the following:

a. Drilling new water supply well;

b. Furnishing, mobilization and demobilization of a rotary drill rig and all associated support equipment;

c. Clearing and grubbing;

d. Positioning and leveling the drill rig for well construction;

e. Breaking down the drill rig following completion of the well;

f. Handling and removing drill cuttings;

g. Six (6) hours of cleaning/developing the well using compressed air;

h. All labor, tools, equipment, materials, royalties, and incidentals necessary to complete the work as specified.

3. Unit of Measurement: Per Lineal Foot

4. Measurement: Measurement for DRILL WELL will be measured per lineal foot drilled.

5. Payment: Payment for DRILL WELL will be made at the contract unit price bid per lineal foot as indicated in the Bid Form.

I. Pay Item No. 02525-2 – TEMPORARY SURFACE CASING:

1. Description: This item shall include providing and installing the temporary surface casing for the well to a depth of 25 feet to protect the well from surface water contamination.

2. Work Required: Work required under this section shall include but not be limited to the following:

a. Furnishing and installing surface casing;

b. Furnishing and installing surface grout the entire length of the casing;

c. All labor, tools, equipment, materials, royalties, and incidentals necessary to complete the work as specified.

3. Unit of Measurement: Lump Sum

4. Measurement: Measurement for TEMPORARY SURFACE CASING will be measured per lump sum.

5. Payment: Payment for TEMPORARY SURFACE CASING will be made at the contract unit price bid per lump sum as indicated in the Bid Form.

J. Pay Item No. 02525-3 – STEEL WELL CASING:

1. Description: This item shall include installation of a steel casing for the well in sizes indicated on the plans and in the contract documents.

2. Work Required: Work required for each well under this section shall include but not be limited to the following:

a. Furnishing and installing casing;

b. Joining each section;

c. All labor, tools, equipment, materials, royalties, and incidentals necessary to complete the work as specified.

3. Unit of Measurement: Per Lineal Foot.

4. Measurement: STEEL WELL CASING will be measured per lineal foot as indicated in the Bid Form.

5. Payment: Payment for STEEL WELL CASING will be made at the contract price bid per lineal foot as indicated in the Bid Form.

K. Pay Item No. 02525-4 – TELESCOPIC WELL SCREEN AND RISER PIPE:

1. Description: This item shall include installation of a stainless steel well screen in the new well in the sizes and lengths indicated on the plans and as required in the contract documents.

2. Work Required: Work required for each well under this section shall include but not be limited to the following:

a. Assisting in coordination between the Owner and screen manufacturer during screen sizing;

b. Furnishing and installing stainless steel well screen;

c. Providing the well screen to casing connection as required;

d. All labor, tools, equipment, materials, royalties, and incidentals necessary to complete the work as specified.

3. Unit of Measurement: Per Lineal Foot

4. Measurement: Measurement for TELESCOPIC WELL SCREEN AND RISER

PIPE will be measured per lineal foot installed.

5. Payment: Payment for TELESCOPIC WELL SCREEN AND RISER PIPE will be made at the contract unit price bid per lineal foot as indicated in the Bid Form.

L. Pay Item No. 02525-5 – WELL DEVELOPMENT/WELL PUMP TEST/AQUIFER

TEST:

1. Description: This item shall consist of the work necessary to develop and pump test the new well. The well development and pump test will be done consecutively. The driller shall be present during all phases of this work. The driller shall be prepared to take water samples at the direction of the CO. The length of the well development, well pump test and aquifer test shall be determined in the field by the CO. The Contractor shall be responsible for temporary wiring, electrical connections, and temporary power necessary to complete this item.

2. Work Required: Work required for each well under this section shall include but not be limited to the following:

a. A minimum of 6 hours of cleaning/developing the well hole prior to casing and screen installation. The cleaning/developing shall be accomplished utilizing compressed air.

b. Furnishing and operating equipment necessary to pump the well;

c. Conveying water and materials off-site;

d. Providing flow meter for estimation of well yield;

e. Setting and removing pump as required;

f. Providing temporary wiring, electrical connections and temporary power;

g. All labor, tools, equipment, materials, royalties, and incidentals necessary to complete the work as specified.

3. Unit of Measurement: Per Hour

4. Measurement: Measurement for WELL DEVELOPMENT/WELL PUMP TEST/

AQUIFER TEST will be measured per hour to the nearest quarter hour approved by the Owner.

5. Payment: Payment for WELL DEVELOPMENT/WELL PUMP TEST/ AQUIFER TEST will be made at the contract unit price bid per hour as indicated in the Bid Form.

M. Pay Item No. 02525-6 – WELL COMPLETION:

1. Description: This item shall consist of the work necessary to complete the new well. Items include the submersible pump, pump wiring to top of well casing, pitless unit, piping, fittings, valves, well disinfection and testing.

2. Work Required: Work required for each well under this section shall include but not be limited to the following:

a. Complete specified forms and well logs;

b. Furnish and install well pitless unit;

c. Provide and install necessary pipe grouting;

d. Provide equipment and perform plumbness and alignment tests;

e. Furnish and install well cover;

f. Furnish and install well vent;

g. Furnish and install new submersible pump, motor and wiring;

h. Furnish and install pump discharge piping to pitless;

i. Stub piping five (5) feet out from pitless;

j. Furnish and install 300 psi rated flange adapter for connection to ductile iron pipe;

k. Furnish and install check valves;

l. Furnish and install PVC water level measurement tube;

m. Furnish and install well sealant;

n. Furnish and install all necessary piping, fittings, and valves;

o. Extend electrical service to new well;

p. Clean, disinfect and test wells;

q. All labor, tools, equipment, materials, royalties, and incidentals necessary to complete the work as specified.

3. Unit of Measurement: Lump Sum

4. Measurement: Measurement for WELL COMPLETION will be measured per lump sum.

5. Payment: Payment for WELL COMPLETION will be made at the contract unit price bid per lump sum as indicated in the Bid Form.

N. Pay Item No. 02730-1 – 6” PVC SEWER MAIN

1. Description: This item includes furnishing and installing sewer mains as indicated on the Drawings and in the Contract Documents.

2. Work Required: Work required under this section includes but is not limited to the following.

a. Excavation, backfill, and compaction;

b. Dewatering, sheeting, and shoring required for installation;

c. Furnishing and installing pipe with gaskets, lubricants, etc.;

d. Furnishing and installing pipe bedding;

e. Furnishing and installing detectable warning tape;

f. Site restoration;

g. Testing and cleaning;

h. TV inspection;

i. Maintaining service to all users; and

j. All labor, tools, equipment, materials, royalties, and incidentals necessary to complete the work as specified.

3. Unit of Measurement: Lineal Foot

4. Measurement: Measurement for 6” PVC SEWER MAIN will be made per lineal foot along the centerline of the pipe through all fittings.

5. Payment: Payment for 6” PVC SEWER MAIN will be made at the contract unit price bid per lineal foot. Partial payment for incomplete work may be approved.

O. Pay Item No. 02730-2– 4” PVC SEWER SERVICE LINE

1. Description: This item includes furnishing and installing sewer service lines as indicated on the Drawings and in the Contract Documents.

2. Work Required: Work required under this section includes but is not limited to the following.

a. Excavation, backfill, and compaction;

b. Dewatering, sheeting, and shoring required for installation;

c. Furnishing and installing in-line service wyes on new sewer mains;

d. Connecting to service wye on sewer main;

e. Furnishing and installing sewer service line, transition gaskets, couplings, and adapters for existing pipe;

f. Connecting to existing service;

g. Furnishing and installing pipe bedding;

h. Repairing lawns and other landscaped areas damaged by construction;

i. Replacing damaged trees and bushes; and

j. All labor, tools, equipment, materials, royalties, and incidentals necessary to complete the work as specified.

3. Unit of Measurement: Lineal Foot

4. Measurement: Measurement for 4” PVC SEWER SERVICE LINE will be made per lineal foot along the centerline of the pipe through all fittings.

5. Payment: Payment for the 4” PVC SEWER SERVICE LINE will be made at the contract unit price bid per lineal foot.

P. Pay Item No. 02730-3 – SEWER SERVICE CLEANOUTS

1. This item includes furnishing and installing sewer service cleanouts as indicated on the Drawings and in the Contract Documents.

2. Work Required: Work required under this section includes, but not be limited to the following.

a. Excavation, backfill, and compaction;

b. Dewatering, sheeting, and shoring required for installation;

c. Furnishing and installing all fittings, pipe and concrete required for cleanout;

d. Repairing lawns and other landscaped areas damaged by construction;

e. Replacing damaged trees and bushes; and

f. All labor, tools, equipment, materials, royalties, and incidentals necessary to complete the work as specified.

3. Unit of Measurement: Each

4. Measurement: Measurement for SEWER SERVICE CLEANOUTS will be made by numerical count.

5. Payment: Payment for SEWER SERVICE CLEANOUTS will be made at the contract unit price bid per each.

Q. Pay Item No. 02730-4 – RV PAD SEWER CONNECTION

1. This item includes furnishing and installing sewer service cleanouts/connection at RV pads as indicated on the Drawings and in the Contract Documents.

2. Work Required: Work required under this section includes, but not be limited to the following.

a. Excavation, backfill, and compaction;

b. Dewatering, sheeting, and shoring required for installation;

c. Furnishing and installing all fittings, pipe and concrete required for cleanout;

d. Repairing lawns and other landscaped areas damaged by construction;

e. Replacing damaged trees and bushes; and

f. All labor, tools, equipment, materials, royalties, and incidentals necessary to complete the work as specified.

3. Unit of Measurement: Each

4. Measurement: Measurement for RV PAD SEWER CONNECTION will be made by numerical count.

5. Payment: Payment for RV PAD SEWER CONNECTION will be made at the contract unit price bid per each.

R. Pay Item No. 02730-5 – CONCRETE MANHOLES

1. Description: This item includes furnishing and installing new concrete manholes in sizes and types indicated on the Drawings and in the Contract Documents.

2. Work Required: Work required under this section includes but is not limited to the following.

a. Excavation, backfill, and compaction;

b. Dewatering, sheeting, and shoring required for installation;

c. Any necessary bypass pumping to maintain sewer service;

d. Removing and disposing of any existing manholes or structures being replaced;

e. Furnishing and installing concrete watertight manholes complete with monolithic base, gaskets, coatings, watertight connections, steps, frame and cover, and watertight frame and cover where specified;

f. Pouring and forming channels;

g. Furnishing and installing casting and cover;

h. Connecting manholes to piping;

i. Testing manholes for water-tightness; and

j. All labor, tools, equipment, materials, royalties, and incidentals necessary to complete the work as specified.

3. Unit of Measurement: Each

4. Measurement: Measurement for CONCRETE MANHOLES will be made by numerical count.

5. Payment: Payment for CONCRETE MANHOLES will be made at the contract unit price bid per each.

S. Pay Item No 02665-1 – 3” HDPE SEWER FORCE MAIN

1. Description: This item includes furnishing and installing HDPE sewer force main as indicated on the Drawings and in the Contract Documents.

2. Work Required: Work required under this section includes but is not limited to the following.

a. Excavation, backfill, and compaction;

b. Dewatering, sheeting, and shoring required for installation;

c. Furnishing and installing pipe with gaskets, lubricants, etc.;

d. Furnishing and installing pipe bedding;

e. Furnishing and installing detectable warning tape;

f. Furnishing and installing tracer wire;

g. Testing, including pressure and leakage testing;

h. Thrust and anchor blocking;

i. All labor, tools, equipment, materials, royalties, and incidentals necessary to complete the work as specified.

3. Unit of Measurement: Lineal Foot

4. Measurement: Measurement for 3” HDPE SEWER FORCE MAIN will be made per lineal foot along the centerline of the pipe through all valves, fittings, and appurtenances.

5. Payment: Payment for 3” HDPE SEWER FORCE MAIN will be made at the contract unit price bid per lineal foot.

T. Pay Items No. 02665-(2-3) – SEWER FORCEMAIN FITTINGS

1. Description: This item shall include furnishing and installation of all appropriate bends as per the Drawings and Contract Documents.

2. Work Requirement: Work required under this section shall include but not be limited to the following:

a. Additional excavation, bedding, backfill and compaction, dewatering, sheeting, and shoring required for installation;

b. Furnishing and installing each fitting;

c. All labor, tools, equipment, materials, royalties, and incidentals necessary to complete the work as specified.

3. Unit of Measurement: Per Each.

4. Measurement: BENDS will be measured per each for each size of fitting.

5. Payment: Payment will be made at the contract unit price bid per each size of

BEND as specified in the Bid Form.

U. Pay Item No. 11600-1 – SEPTIC SYSTEM

1. Description: This item includes furnishing and installing a new concrete septic tank, drainfield dosing tank and operation pumping system in the sizes and types indicated on the Drawings and in the Contract Documents. Pump controls and alarm shall be mounted on a pole and located near the dosing tank at a location determined by the Owner. This item also includes the abandonment of the existing septic tank as indicated on the Drawings and in the Contract Documents.

2. Work Required: Work required under this section includes but is not limited to the following.

a. Excavation, backfill, and compaction;

b. Dewatering, sheeting, and shoring required for installation;

c. Performing structural excavations and backfill;

d. Providing structural backfill below tank base;

e. Any necessary bypass pumping to maintain sewer service;

f. Furnishing and installing all necessary vents;

g. Furnishing and installing all necessary filters;

h. Furnishing and installing floats;

i. Connection of all piping;

j. Furnishing and installing all necessary valves, piping and fittings in the dose tank;

k. Furnishing and installing submersible dosing pumps, pump vault, floats, piping, valves, discharge piping assembly, fittings, alarms and controls, connections etc. for the complete operation of the pumping system.

l. Furnishing and installing concrete watertight tanks complete with monolithic base, gaskets, coatings, watertight connections, risers, and locking covers;

m. Testing tank for water-tightness;

n. Extend electrical service to dosing tank and pump system;

o. Properly pumping existing septic tanks and filling with flowable fill or sand and abandoning in place; and

p. All labor, tools, equipment, materials, royalties, and incidentals necessary to complete the work as specified.

3. Unit of Measurement: Lump Sum

4. Measurement: Measurement for SEPTIC SYSTEM will be made as a percentage completed of the lump sum.

5. Payment: Payment for SEPTIC SYSTEM will be made at the contract unit price bid as a lump sum.

V. Pay Item No. 11600-2 – DRAINFIELD

1. Description: This item includes furnishing and installing the drainfield laterals, chambers, and lateral clean-outs, etc. in sizes and types indicated on the Drawings and in the Contract Documents.

2. Work Required: Work required under this section includes but is not limited to the following.

a. Excavation, backfill, and compaction;

b. Furnishing and installing piping, fittings and connection from the force main to the manifold;

c. Dewatering, sheeting, and shoring required for installation of the drainfield;

d. Furnishing and installing manifold piping fittings and connections;

e. Furnishing and installing pressure laterals, chambers, etc.;

f. Furnishing and installing fittings, valves, and lateral clean-outs;

g. Testing, including squirt and leakage testing; and

h. All labor, tools, equipment, materials, royalties, and incidentals necessary to complete the work as specified.

3. Unit of Measurement: Lump Sum

4. Measurement: Measurement for DRAINFIELD will be made as a percentage completed of the lump sum.

5. Payment: Payment for DRAINFIELD will be made at the contract unit price bid as a lump sum.

W. Pay Item No. 02221-1 – TYPE B SURFACE RESTORATION

1. Description: This item includes the surface restoration for trench excavations in graveled areas.

2. Work Required: Work required under this section includes but is not limited to the following.

a. Furnishing and installing aggregate surface course (as detailed); and

b. All labor, tools, equipment, materials, royalties, and incidentals necessary to complete the work as specified.

3. Unit of Measurement: Lineal Foot.

4. Measurement: Measurement for TYPE B SURFACE RESTORATION will be made per lineal foot measured along the centerline of the trench excavation.

5. Payment: Payment for TYPE B SURFACE RESTORATION will be made at the contract unit price bid per lineal foot. The limits for payment extend 6 feet either side of the trench excavation centerline. Areas disturbed outside of the payment limits must be restored at the Contractor’s expense.

X. Pay Item No. 02221-2 – TYPE C SURFACE RESTORATION

1. Description: This item includes the surface restoration for trench excavations in lawns and native grass areas.

2. Work Required: Work required under this section includes but is not limited to the following.

a. Restoring, reseeding, and fertilizing any disturbed areas;

b. All labor, tools, equipment, materials, royalties, and incidentals necessary to complete the work as specified.

3. Unit of Measurement: Lineal Foot.

4. Measurement: Measurement for TYPE C SURFACE RESTORATION will be made per lineal foot measured along the centerline of the trench excavation.

5. Payment: Payment for TYPE C SURFACE RESTORATION will be made at the contract unit price bid per lineal foot. The limits for payment extend 8 feet either side of the trench excavation centerline. Areas disturbed outside of the payment limits must be restored at the Contractor’s expense.

Y. Bid Item No. 13340-1 – FABRICATED PRECAST CONCRETE WELL HOUSE:

1. Description: This item shall include the construction of a new pre-cast concrete well house building The building will house piping, valves, electrical panels and storage space.

2. Work Required: Work required under this section shall include but not be limited to the following:

a. Site Preparation;

b. Structural excavation and backfill;

c. Grading to drain away from the building;

d. Furnishing and installing reinforcing steel, concrete, etc.;

e. Furnishing and installing a precast structure including, floor, walls, and roof;

f. Furnishing and installing steel doors and finish hardware;

g. Furnishing and installing roof drip line;

h. Furnishing and applying paint and stain;

i. Furnishing and installing louvers;

j. Furnishing and installing conduit for electrical lines;

k. Installation of the floor drains and drain line;

l. All labor, tools, equipment, materials, royalties, and incidentals necessary to complete the work as specified.

3. Unit of Measurement: Lump Sum.

4. Measurement: Measurement for the FABRICATED PRECAST CONCRETE

WELL HOUSE will be by lump sum.

5. Payment: Payment for the FABRICATED PRECAST CONCRETE WELL

HOUSE will be made at the contract unit price bid per lump sum as indicated in the Bid Form.

Z. Bid Item No. 02615-1 – WELL HOUSE PIPING:

1. Description: This item shall include providing and install new piping located in the well house and all pipe from inside the well house to outside the well house. Work shall include all valves and fittings necessary to connect to the transmission main and the pipeline from the well.

2. Work Required: Work required under this section shall include, but not be limited to the following:

a. Furnish and install all necessary piping, fittings, and valves;

b. Furnishing and installing the check valve;

c. Furnishing and installing the gate and ball valves;

d. Furnishing and installing the flow meter;

e. Furnishing and installing the pressure relief valve;

f. Furnishing and installing pressure tanks;

g. Furnishing and installing pipe supports;

h. Furnishing and installing pressure gauges;

i. Sealing all pipe penetrations;

j. Providing disinfection and testing of the system;

k. Providing operation and maintenance manuals;

l. Providing necessary painting of all piping and valves;

m. All labor, tools, equipment, materials, royalties, and incidentals necessary to complete the work as specified.

3. Unit of Measurement: Lump Sum.

4. Measurement: Measurement for the WELL HOUSE PIPING will be by Lump Sum.

5. Payment: Payment for the WELL HOUSE PIPING will be made at the contract unit price bid per lump sum as indicated in the Bid Form.

AA. Bid Item No. 15000-1 – WELL HOUSE HVAC:

1. Description: This item shall include all HVAC requirements in the new well house.

2. Work Required: The work required under this section shall include but not be limited to the following:

a. Furnishing and installing power louvers;

b. Furnishing and installing electric unit heaters;

c. Providing start up services and operator training;

d. Providing operation and maintenance manuals;

e. All labor, tools, equipment, materials, royalties, and incidentals necessary to complete the work as specified.

3. Unit of Measurement: Lump Sum

4. Measurement: Measurement for the WELL HOUSE HVAC will be by lump sum.

5. Payment: Payment for the WELL HOUSE HVAC will be made at the contract unit price bid per lump sum as indicated in the Bid Form.

BB. Bid Item No. 16000-1 – WELL HOUSE ELECTRICAL:

1. Description: This item shall include all electrical requirements needed for the new well house building and connection of the new well pump.

2. Work Required: The work required under this section shall include but not be limited to the following:

a. Furnishing and installing new motor control center at the new well house complete with appropriate enclosure, motor starter, controls, relays, etc.;

b. Coordination with the electrical company, and furnishing and installing electrical service and disconnect at new well;

c. Furnishing and installing all necessary panels, heaters, conduit, wire and fixtures for new well pump and well house building;

d. Providing start up services and operator training;

e. Providing operation and maintenance manuals;

f. Furnish and install conduit and wiring from well to electrical panels in well house;

g. All labor, tools, equipment, materials, royalties, and incidentals necessary to complete the work as specified.

3. Unit of Measurement: Lump Sum

4. Measurement: Measurement for the WELL HOUSE ELECTRICAL will be by lump sum.

5. Payment: Payment for the WELL HOUSE ELECTRICAL will be made at the contract unit price bid per lump sum as indicated in the Bid Form.

CC. Bid Item No. 02050-1 – ABANDON EXISTING SEPTIC TANK AND LIFT STATION

1. Description: This item includes abandonment of the existing septic tank and lift station once the new treatment system is in operation. The existing structures shall be pumped out, filled with pea gravel, and then covered with fill, seeded and restored to the natural contours. The existing lids and risers shall be removed and disposed of by the Contractor.

2. Work Required: Work required under this section includes but is not limited to the following.

a. Removal and disposal of the existing lids and risers;

b. Pumping out the existing septic tank and lift station;

c. Filling the structures with pea gravel;

d. Placing fill over the tank footprints, seeding and grading to restore natural contours; and

e. All labor, tools, equipment, materials, royalties, and incidentals necessary to complete the work as specified.

3. Unit of Measurement: Lump Sum

4. Measurement for ABANDON EXISTING SEPTIC TANK AND LIFT

STATION will be by lump sum.

5. Payment: Payment for ABANDON EXISTING SEPTIC TANK AND LIFT

STATION will be made at the contract unit price bid per lump sum as indicated in the Bid Form.

DD. Pay Item No. 02810-1 – SPRINKLER IRRIGATION SYSTEM

1. Description: This item includes designing, furnishing and installing the sprinkler irrigation system per the sprinkler head layout indicated on the Drawings and per the Contract Documents.

2. Work Required: Work required under this section includes but is not limited to the following.

a. Excavation, backfill, and compaction;

b. Designing, furnishing and installing piping, fittings, valves, sprinkler heads, controller;

c. Site restoration;

d. All labor, tools, equipment, materials, royalties, and incidentals necessary to complete the work as specified.

3. Unit of Measurement: Lump Sum

4. Measurement: Measurement for SPRINKLER IRRIGATION SYSTEM will be made as a percentage completed of the lump sum.

5. Payment: Payment for SPRINKLER IRRIGATION SYSTEM will be made at the contract unit price bid as a lump sum.

SECTION 01330

SUBMITTALS

SECTION 01330

SUBMITTALS

PART 1- GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Work Included:

1. Submittals are required under this contract for the purpose of establishing the final specifications for: (1) quality assurance; (2) design configuration; (3) performance standards; (4) color, texture, or finish; and/or (5) other features necessary for a complete description of the Work to be performed.

B. Submittals shall be approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall not purchase, order, ship, install, or otherwise incur costs for a product or other work subject to submittal approval until after approval is granted by the Contracting Officer; the Government shall not be responsible for payment for any work, product, design, etc., not approved.

C. Rejection of any submittals by the Contracting Officer constitutes notice that a resubmittal is required for the same purpose; rejections shall be explained.

D. The intent of the submittals is to provide complete information about the subject item sufficient for the Government to make a decision on that item's compliance with the purpose of the item and the general specification for that item. Descriptions contained in the approved submittals shall constitute an extension of the general specification concerning that item; and subsequent performance by the Contractor shall conform to submittal information except as allowed as substitutions in other sections as indicated.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Individual requirements for submittals may also be described in pertinent sections of the Technical Specifications.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. "Or Equal":

1. Where the phrase "or equal" or “equal as approved by the Contracting Officer," or "but are not limited to" occurs in the contract documents, do not assume that the materials, equipment, or methods will be approved as equal unless the item has been so specifically approved by the Contracting Officer.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 REQUIRED SUBMITTALS

A. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to submit all items with such promptness as to cause no delay in the Work. Approvals must be obtained before starting any Work which involves them.

The following submittals are required following award of the contract for review and/or approval pursuant to contract provisions:

1. One copy of the Work Progress Schedule listing main types of Work and anticipated times for construction and completion.

B. One copy of the list of subcontractors proposed for the principal parts of the Work.

C. Copies of Certification and other documentation which establish the qualifications of proposed workers to perform the Work.

At a minimum the contractor shall provide project submittals as shown on the Submittal Log below.

Submittal requirements are listed throughout these specifications and the Drawings.

Log No.

Incidental to Pay Item(s) Description of Submittal Type of Submittal

Requirement found in

Specification No.

/Drawings

1 01000-1 Schedule Schedule 01330

2 01000-1 List of Subcontractors Listing 01330

3 01000-1 Qualifications of Proposed Workers Listing 01330

4 01000-1 Contractor Quality Control Plan Plan 01450

5 01000-1 Temporary Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan Plan 01330, 01500

6 01000-1 Material Storage/Staging Plan Plan and Description Drawings

02660 (1- 13), 02665

(1-3)

HDPE Pipe, Fittings, Hydrants, Valve Boxes, and all Appurtenances (Including Tracer Wire)

Material Submittals 02660, Plans

02660 (1- 13), 02665

(1-3) Pipe Bedding Material Material

Certifications 02221

9 02730 (1- 4)

Sewer Collection Pipe, Services, Manholes Material Submittals 02730, Plans

10 02525 (3,4 and 6)

Permanent Well Casing, Pitless Unit, Sanitary Cover, Piping and Fittings, Torque Stop, Electrical Cable, and Packers

Material Submittals 02525, Plans

Log No.

Incidental to Pay Item(s) Description of Submittal Type of Submittal

Requirement found in

Specification No.

/Drawings

11 11600(1- 2)

Subsurface Wastewater Treatment System Material Submittals 11600, Plans

12 11600-1 Septic and Dosing Tanks Material Submittals 11600, Plans

13 13340-1 Fabricated Precast Concrete Well House Material Submittal 13340, Plans

14 02615-1 Well House Piping Material Submittal 02615, Plans

15 15505-1 Well House HVAC Material Submittal 15505, Plans

16 16000-1 Well House Electrical Material Submittal 16000, Plans

17 02810-1 Sprinkler Irrigation System Material Submittal 02810, Plans

18 01000-1 Closeout Documents As-Built Drawings 01770

2.2 MANUFACTURER'S LITERATURE AND SHOP DRAWINGS

A. One (1) electronic copy of applicable submittals shall be provided to the COR through email, ftp site, or other electronic method.

The information provided shall be adequate to determine compliance with the specifications. Literature which is not marked or otherwise designated to show the exact model, size, etc. which the Contractor proposes to use, will be returned by the Contracting Officer "without action." Circle or check applicable items on submittals. Do not use highlighter pens.

Submittals which are received from sources other than through the Contractor's office will be returned by the Contracting Officer "without notice."

Make submittals of Shop Drawings, Manufacturer's literature, tests, Schedules, samples, substitution requests, and other items in accordance with the provisions of this Section.

2.3 SAMPLES

A. Submit two samples of each color, style, etc. One sample of selected color, etc. will be retained. All other samples and all hardware samples will be returned.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 IDENTIFICATION OF SUBMITTALS

A. Consecutively number all submittals. Cross reference all submittals with the specific Section number of the specifications.

1. When material is resubmitted for any reason, transmit under a new letter of transmittal with a new submittal number.

B. On submittals, cite the original submittal number for reference.

Accompany each submittal with letter of transmittal showing all information for identification and checking.

On at least the first page of each submittal, and elsewhere as required for positive identification, show the submittal number in which the item was included.

Where contents from manufacturers include data not pertinent to the submittal, clearly show which portions of the contents are being submitted for review.

Maintain an accurate submittal log for the duration of the Work, showing current status of all submittals at all times. The submittal log shall be made available to the Contracting Officer for review upon request.

3.2 GROUPING OF SUBMITTALS

A. Make construction drawing submittals in a group containing all associated items to assure that information is available for checking each item when it is received.

1. Partial submittals may be rejected as not complying with the provisions of the contract.

B. The Contractor may be liable for delays caused by rejected submittals.

3.3 TIMING OF SUBMITTALS

A. Submit temporary erosion control plan at the Post Award Conference. No work shall be started on the project site until the erosion control plan is approved by the Contracting Officer.

B. Make construction submittals for the first phases of Work within 15 days of the date of the Notice-To-Proceed.

In scheduling, allow at least twenty (20) working days for review by the Contracting Officer following receipt of the submittal.

3.4 REVIEW OF SUBMITTALS

A. The Contracting Officer will review submittals with reasonable promptness, indicating in writing the appropriate approval category ("Approved," "Disapproved," "Approved Subject to Corrections Shown") upon them. One (1) copy of the drawings or vendor's data shall be returned to the Contractor and when corrections are required, the Contractor shall make such corrections. The drawing (or other vendor's data) shall then be resubmitted by the Contractor for approval until an unqualified approval is obtained.

After unqualified approval is obtained, the Contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer with three (3) copies of the approved submittals.

Review by the Contracting Officer does not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for errors which may exist in the submitted data.

Revisions:

1. Make revisions required by Contracting Officer.

B. If the Contractor considers any required revision to be a change, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer as provided for in the General Conditions.

SECTION 01410

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01410

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1- GENERAL

1.1 DESIGN STANDARDS AND CODES