Att. 3 Specifications 220804.pdf

Technical Specifications

Gauley Storage Construction

SECTION 011000 - SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Project information.

2. Work covered by Contract Documents.

3. Phased construction.

4. Work under Owner's separate contracts.

5. Owner-furnished/Contractor-installed (OFCI) products.

6. Contractor's use of site and premises.

7. Coordination with occupants.

8. Work restrictions.

9. Specification and Drawing conventions.

1.2 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Identification: Gauley Storage Construction.

1. Project Location: Fenwick, WV - 38°13'51.57"N, 80°34'51.31"W.

B. Owner: USDA Forest Service - 200 Sycamore Street, Elkins, WV 26241

1. Owner's Representatives: CO and COR designated in contract documents.

1.3 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. The Work of Project is defined by the Contract Documents and consists of the following:

1. Contract work shall be to install the government supplied prefabricated storage building according to plans and specifications in Fenwick, WV. The work includes site preparation, unloading and placing of the government building, and hookup of electrical service from the pole to the building according to manufacturer specification. Work incidental to the electrical hookup includes but is not limited to pole installation, electrical service setup at the pole, and obtaining the appropriate inspection required by the utility company.

200amp, 240V, single phase service will be available from the utility company.

Contractor is required to have a valid WV State Contractor’s License and be insured in the state of West Virginia.

B. Type of Contract:

1. Project will be constructed under a single prime contract.

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1.4 WORK UNDER SEPARATE CONTRACTS

A. General: Cooperate fully with separate contractors so work on those contracts may be carried out smoothly, without interfering with or delaying Work under this Contract or other contracts.

Coordinate the Work of this Contract with work performed under separate contracts.

B. Concurrent Work: Owner will award a separate contract to acquire the storage building.

Contractor shall coordinate with USDA Forest Service to set the government supplied building at Project site, according to plans and specifications.

1.5

OWNER-FURNISHED/CONTRACTOR-INSTALLED (OFCI) PRODUCTS

A. Owner's Responsibilities: Owner will furnish products indicated and perform the following, as applicable:

1. Provide to Contractor Owner-reviewed Product Data, Shop Drawings.

2. Provide for delivery of Owner-furnished products to Project site.

3. Upon delivery, inspect, with Contractor present, delivered items.

a. If Owner-furnished products are damaged, defective, or missing, arrange for replacement.

4. Obtain manufacturer's inspections, service, and warranties.

5. Inform Contractor of earliest available delivery date for Owner-furnished products.

B. Contractor's Responsibilities: The Work includes the following, as applicable:

1. Designate delivery dates of Owner-furnished products in Contractor's construction schedule, utilizing Owner-furnished earliest available delivery dates.

2. Review Owner-reviewed Product Data, Shop Drawings, and Samples, noting discrepancies and other issues in providing for Owner-furnished products in the Work.

3. Receive, unload, handle, store, protect, and install Owner-furnished products.

4. Make building services connections for Owner-furnished products.

5. Protect Owner-furnished products from damage during storage, handling, and installation and prior to Substantial Completion.

6. Repair or replace Owner-furnished products damaged following receipt.

C. Owner-Furnished/Contractor-Installed (OFCI) Products:

1. Prefabricated Metal Storage Building.

1.6

CONTRACTOR'S USE OF SITE AND PREMISES

A. Limits on Use of Site: Limit use of Project site to USDA Forest Service Property. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

1. Limits on Use of Site: Confine construction operations to areas indicated on plans, where construction activities are required.

2. Driveways, Walkways, and Entrances: Keep driveways and entrances serving premises clear and available to Owner, Owner's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or for storage of materials.

B. Condition of Existing Grounds: Maintain portions of existing grounds, landscaping, and hardscaping affected by construction operations throughout construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations.

1.7 COORDINATION WITH OCCUPANTS

A. Partial Owner Occupancy: Owner will occupy the premises during entire construction period, except for areas under construction. Cooperate with Owner during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Owner usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Owner's operations. Maintain existing exits unless otherwise indicated.

1.8 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Comply with restrictions on construction operations.

1. Comply with limitations on use of public streets, work on public streets, rights of way, and other requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

B. On-Site Work Hours: Limit work on-site to normal business working hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless otherwise indicated.

C. Existing Utility Interruptions: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by Owner or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after providing temporary utility services according to requirements indicated:

1. Notify Owner not less than two days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

2. Obtain Owner’s and Utility Company written permission before proceeding with utility interruptions.

D. Smoking and Controlled Substance Restrictions: Use of tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, and other controlled substances on Project site is not permitted.

1.9 SPECIFICATION AND DRAWING CONVENTIONS

A. Specification Content: The Specifications use certain conventions for the style of language and the intended meaning of certain terms, words, and phrases when used in particular situations.

These conventions are as follows:

1. Imperative mood and streamlined language are generally used in the Specifications. The words "shall," "shall be," or "shall comply with," depending on the context, are implied where a colon (:) is used within a sentence or phrase.

2. Text Color: Text used in the Specifications, including units of measure, manufacturer and product names, and other text may appear in multiple colors or underlined as part of a hyperlink; no emphasis is implied by text with these characteristics.

3. Hypertext: Text used in the Specifications may contain hyperlinks. Hyperlinks may allow for access to linked information that is not residing in the Specifications. Unless otherwise indicated, linked information is not part of the Contract Documents.

4. Specification requirements are to be performed by Contractor unless specifically stated otherwise.

B. Division 00 Contracting Requirements: General provisions of the Contract, including General and

Supplementary Conditions, apply to all Sections of the Specifications.

C. Division 01 General Requirements: Requirements of Sections in Division 01 apply to the Work of all Sections in the Specifications.

END OF SECTION 01100

SECTION 0311000 - SITE CLEARING

1.1 SECTION REQUIREMENTS

A. It is the sole responsibility of the contractor to maintain a safe working environment for its employees and the public.

B. Traffic: Minimize interference with adjoining roads, streets, walks, and other adjacent occupied or used facilities during site-clearing operations. All necessary precautions shall be taken when working near traffic. For operations beside the road, flaggers may be necessary.

C. Notify COR in writing at least 2 business days in advance of any site-clearing operations with potential to impact traffic.

D. Salvageable Improvements: Carefully remove items indicated to be salvaged and store on Owner's premises where indicated.

E. Utility Locator Service: Notify “West Virginia 811” at least 2 business days prior to commencing site clearing operations.

F. Soil Stripping, Handling, and Stockpiling: Perform only when topsoil is dry or slightly moist.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Protect and maintain benchmarks and survey control points from disturbance.

B. Protect remaining trees and shrubs from damage and maintain vegetation.

C. Do not store materials or equipment or permit excavation within drip line of remaining trees.

D. Protect site improvements to remain from damage. Restore damaged improvements to condition existing before start of site clearing.

3.2 SITE CLEARING

A. Remove obstructions, trees, shrubs, grass, and other vegetation in locations indicated to permit installation of new construction.

1. Flush cut or grind down stumps and remove roots, obstructions, and debris to be flush with existing surface.

2. Chip or haul off brush, branches, and trees and dispose of off-site in a legal manner.

B. Fill depressions caused by clearing and grubbing operations with satisfactory soil material unless further excavation or earthwork is indicated.

C. Strip topsoil. Remove sod and grass before stripping topsoil. Stockpile topsoil away from edge of excavations without intermixing with subsoil. Grade stockpiles to drain water.

1. Stockpile surplus topsoil to allow for respreading deeper topsoil.

D. Remove existing above- and below-grade improvements as indicated and as necessary to facilitate new construction.

E. Remove slabs, paving, curbs, gutters, and aggregate base as indicated.

F. Dispose of waste materials and excess topsoil according to all applicable laws and regulations off

Owner's property. Burning waste materials on-site is not permitted.

1. Separate recyclable materials produced during site clearing from other nonrecyclable materials. Store or stockpile without intermixing with other materials and transport them to recycling facilities.

END OF SECTION 0311000

SECTION 312000 - EARTH MOVING

1.1 SECTION REQUIREMENTS

A. Utility Locator Service: Notify “West Virginia 811” for area where Project is located before beginning earthmoving operations. Contractor shall be responsible for notifying “West Virginia 811” at least 2 business days prior and locating utilities in areas of excavation before conducting excavating operations.

PART 2 - EXECUTION

2.1 EARTHWORK

A. Protect subgrades and foundation soils from freezing temperatures and frost. Remove temporary protection before placing subsequent materials.

B. Prevent surface water and ground water from entering excavations, from ponding on prepared subgrades, and from flooding Project site and surrounding area.

C. Excavate to subgrade elevations regardless of character of materials and obstructions encountered.

D. Utility Trenches: Excavate trenches to indicated slopes, lines, depths, and invert elevations. Shape subgrade to provide continuous support.

1. Conduit shall be Schedule 40 and at least 36” deep with marking tape placed on top.

2. Place, compact, and shape bedding course to provide continuous support for pipes and conduits over rock and other unyielding bearing surfaces and to fill unauthorized excavations.

3. Place and compact initial backfill of satisfactory soil material or subbase material, free of particles larger than 1 inch (25 mm), to a height of 12 inches (300 mm) over the utility pipe or conduit. Place and compact final backfill of satisfactory soil material to final subgrade.

E. Place backfill and fill in layers not more than 8 inches in loose depth at optimum moisture content.

Compact each layer under structures, building slabs, pavements, and walkways to 95 percent of maximum dry unit weight, elsewhere to 85 percent.

F. Grade areas to a smooth surface to cross sections, lines, and elevations indicated. Grade lawns, walkways, and unpaved subgrades to tolerances of plus or minus 1 inch and pavements and areas within building lines to plus or minus 1/2 inch .

G. Under pavements and walkways, place subbase course material on prepared subgrades and compact at optimum moisture content to required grades, lines, cross sections, and thicknesses.

H. Remove surplus satisfactory soil and waste materials, including unsatisfactory soil, trash, and debris, and legally dispose of them off Owner's property.

END OF SECTION 312000