5. Supplemental Specifications.pdf

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Deer Flats Demolition Specifications

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 74 00 CLEANING AND WASTE MANAGEMENT

01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

DIVISION 2: SITEWORK

02 41 00 DEMOLITION

DIVISION 31: EARTHWORK

31 10 00 SITE CLEARING

END OF SECTION 00 01 00

SECTION 01 74 00 - CLEANING AND WASTE MANAGEMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

A. The work in this section consists of the cleanup required in areas affected by the construction and the disposal of refuse and excess material resulting from construction operations. Such work includes but is not limited to the following items:

1. Disposal of the materials designated under clearing and grubbing.

2. Disposal of the excess or unsuitable excavation materials.

4. Disposal of other rubbish generated due to construction.

5. Cleaning or any other operation in which waste is generated.

1.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. No separate measurement or payment will be made for work specified in this section.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 Excess materials and refuse materials, including recyclables, generated by the Contractor's demolition and construction operations including wood, shingles, fiberglass, masonry, rebar, concrete, asphalt, all construction debris, unsuitable excavation, and the like shall be removed from the project site as it accumulates and disposed of off National Forest Lands to an appropriate recycle facility or landfill. The

Contractor shall keep all areas adjacent to, and leading to the site, clean and free of debris at all times.

Site shall be restored to as near its natural condition as possible.

3.2 Salvageable items not intended for use in this contract and not specifically designated to remain the property of the Government shall become the property of the Contractor. Items not salvageable shall be disposed of according to article 3.1 above.

3.3 Concrete trucks shall be washed out in the project area in conformance with Caltrans Best Management

Practices (BMP) requirements.

3.4 Burning is not permitted on Government Property. No welding operations shall proceed until an approved welding permit has been issued by qualified Forest Service fire personnel.

END OF SECTION 01 74 00

SECTION 01 74 19 – CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

A. This section includes required salvage and recycling of the following waste materials and applies to all such listed waste materials produced during the course of this contract.

1. Land Clearing Debris: Solid waste generated solely from land clearing operations, such as brush, stumps and trees.

a. See Section 01 74 00, Cleaning and Waste Management for requirements for salvage and processing of designated materials to produce mulch for use in landscape construction for this project. Material required for production of landscape mulch is not classified as land clearing debris.

2. Concrete, Masonry, and Other Inert Fill Material: Concrete, brick, rock, clean soil not intended for other on-site use, broken up asphalt pavement containing no ABC stone, clay, concrete, or other contaminants, and other inert material.

3. Metals: Metal scrap including iron, steel, copper, brass, and aluminum.

4. Untreated Wood: Unpainted, untreated dimensional lumber, plywood, oriented strand board, Masonite, particleboard, and wood shipping pallets.

5. Gypsum Wallboard Scrap: Excess drywall construction materials including cuttings, other scrap, and excess materials.

6. Salvaged Materials: Reusable lumber, fixtures, and building supplies.

7. Cardboard: Clean, corrugated cardboard such as used for packaging, etc.

8. Paper: Discarded office refuse such as unwanted files, correspondence, etc.

9. Plastic Buckets: Containers for various liquid and semi-solid or viscous construction materials and compounds.

10. Beverage Containers: Aluminum, glass, and plastic containers.

11. Other Mixed Construction and Demolition Waste: Solid waste resulting solely from construction, remodeling, repair, or demolition operations on pavement, buildings, or other structures exclusive of waste materials listed herewith.

B. Non-Recyclable Waste: Collect and segregate non-recyclable waste for delivery to a permitted landfill site.

1. Mixed Solid Waste: Solid waste usually collected as a municipal service, exclusive of waste materials listed above.

C. Hazardous Waste: Control and disposal of hazardous waste is specified in Section 02 41 00, Demolition.

1.2 DEFINITION

A. Waste Materials are defined as large and small pieces of the materials indicated which are excess to the contract requirements and generally include materials which are to be salvaged from existing construction and items of trimmings, cuttings and damaged goods resulting from new installations, which cannot be effectively used in the work.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Construction Waste Management Plan:

1. Before start of construction, submit a construction waste management plan indicating proposal on how to collect, segregate, and dispose of all construction wastes and debris produced by the work of this contract. Include description of on-site reprocessing and re-use opportunities.

2. Include estimated costs associated with recycling, salvaging, and reusing materials and address source reduction of material use.

3. Identify areas specifically for construction and demolition waste recycling.

4. Show compliance with regulations specified under “Quality Assurance” article below.

Include a list of recycling facilities to which indicated recyclable materials will be distributed for disposal.

5. Identify materials that are not recyclable or otherwise conservable that must be disposed of in a landfill or other means acceptable under governing State and local regulations.

6. List permitted landfills and/or other disposal means to be employed.

7. Indicate any instances where compliance with requirements of this specification does not appear

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with the requirements of the State of California’s “Integrated

Solid Waste Management Regulations” and applicable local ordinances and regulations. Contact

Information: California Integrated Waste Management Board, 8800 Cal Center Drive, Sacramento, CA 95826, phone: (916) 255-2296.

B. Disposal Sites, Recyclers, and Waste Materials Processors: Use only facilities properly permitted by the State of California and by local authorities where applicable.

B. California Recycling Information: http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Recycle/#WhereRecycle

C. Pre-Construction Waste Management Conference: Prior to beginning work at the site, schedule a conduct a conference to review the Construction Waste Management Plan and discuss procedures, schedules and specific requirements for waste materials recycling and disposal. Discuss coordination and interface between the Contractor and other construction activities. Identify and resolve problems with compliance with requirements. Record minutes of the meeting, identifying all conclusions reached and matters requiring further resolution.

1. Attendees: The Contractor and related Contractor personnel associated with the work of this section, including personnel to be in charge of the waste management program defined here as the Construction Quality Manager; the Contracting Officer, and such additional

Government personnel as the Contracting Officer deems appropriate.

2. Plan Revision: Make any revisions the Construction Waste Management Plan agreed upon during the meeting and incorporate resolutions agreed to be made subsequent to the meeting. Submit the revised plan to the Contracting Officer for approval.

D. Implementation:

1. Designate an on-site party responsible for instructing workers and implementing the

Construction Waste Management Plan.

http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Recycle/#WhereRecycle

2. Distribute copies of the Construction Waste Management Plan to the job site superintendent and each subcontractor.

3. Include waste management and recycling in worker orientation. Provide on-site instruction on appropriate separation, handling, recycling, and salvaging methods to be used by all parties at the appropriate stages of the work at the site. Include waste management and recycling discussion in pre-fabrication meetings with subcontractors and fabricators. Also include discussion of waste management and recycling in regular job meetings and job safety meetings conducted during the course of work at the site.

4. Institute monthly reporting and feedback on waste management to access progress and address problems. Post this information for all construction personnel to read.

1.5 STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Site Storage: Remove all indicated recyclable materials from the work location to approved containers daily.

B. Position covered containers for recyclable waste materials at a designated location on the Project

Site. Select a location for the recyclable materials containers separated from that of general waste and rubbish containers. Provide separate collection containers for a minimum of the following materials:

1. Untreated lumber.

2. Gypsum wallboard.

3. Paper, paper products, and cardboard.

4. Plastics.

5. Metals.

6. Glass.

7. Other salvageable materials.

C. Change out loaded containers for empty ones as demand required, but not less than monthly.

D. Handling: Deposit all indicated recyclable materials in the containers in a clean (no mud, adhesives, solvents, petroleum contamination), debris-free condition. Do not deposit contaminated materials into the containers until such time as such materials have been cleaned.

E. If the contamination chemically combines with the material so that it cannot be cleaned, do not deposit into the recycling containers. In such case, request resolution by the Construction Quality

Manager as to disposal of the contaminated material. Directions from the Construction Quality

Manager do not relieve the Contractor from compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements for disposal, nor shall such directions cause a request for modification of the Contract.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Environmental Requirements: Transport recyclable waste materials from the work area to the recycle containers and carefully deposit in the containers without excess noise and interference with other activities, in a manner to minimize noise and dust. Reclose container covers immediately after materials are deposited.

B. Do not place recyclable waste materials on the ground adjacent to a container.

1.7 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. No separate measurement or payment will be made for work specified in this section.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 WASTE MANAGEMENT

A. Waste Disposal Facilities: Provide waste-collection containers in sizes adequate to handle waste from construction operations. Containerize and clearly label hazardous, dangerous, or unsanitary waste materials separately from other waste. Comply with Execution Requirements listed above for progress cleaning requirements.

B. Implement waste management procedures in accordance with approved construction waste management plan. Maintain procedure throughout the life of this contract.

C. Source Separation: Separate, store, protect, and handle at the project site all identified recyclable and salvageable waste products to prevent contamination of materials and maximize recyclability and salvage ability of materials.

D. Arrange for the regular collection, transport from the site, and delivery to respective approved recycling centers of indicated recyclable waste materials. Maintain records accessible to the

Contracting Officer for verification of construction waste materials recycling.

E. Delivery Receipts: Arrange for timely pickups from the site or deliveries to approved recycling facilities of designated waste materials to keep construction site clear and prevent contamination of recyclable materials. Keep and maintain records of all deliveries to recycling facilities and all pickups of waste materials at the site by others as specified above.

F. Locate facilities where they will serve Project adequately and result in minimum interference with performance of the work. Relocate and modify facilities as required.

3.2 RECYCLABLE WASTE MATERIALS HANDLING

A.General: The following paragraphs supplement handling requirements for various materials identified for classification and recycling listed in Part 1 “Summary” article above.

1. Paper: Classify and handle waste paper goods as follows:

a. Bond Paper: As generally found in the construction offices and used for specifications, correspondence, copiers, PC laser printers and facsimile machines.

Collect in a separate container at each work station and deposit loose in the appropriate recycle container daily.

b. Newsprint: Newspapers and tabloid style advertising (slick finish magazines and advertising materials are not typically recyclable). Collect in a single location and deposit daily in the appropriate recycle container.

c. Diazo Prints (drawings): Set up a single location for collection. Roll together to minimize space. Deposit daily in the appropriate recycle container.

2. Packaging materials:

a. Cardboard and paperboard cartons and boxes: Knock-down, fold flat and deposit in the appropriate recycle container.

b. Paper packing materials (separators, stiffeners, etc.) shall be placed in the same container.

d. Newsprint, used as packing (shredded or whole), shall be deposited in the recyclable container for newsprint.

e. Plastic (polystyrene peanuts and other shapes) shall be deposited in the recyclable container for plastics.

f. Metal and plastic banding materials shall be deposited in the appropriate container.

g. Metals: Cut all items to lengths and sizes to fit within the container provided, when necessary. Where there is sufficient quantity of a specific recyclable waste item

(for example, salvaged metal roofing or duct work), make special arrangements for items to be bundled, banded or tied, and stack in a designated location for a special pick-up. Coordinate all special arrangements with the Construction Quality Manager.

3. Plastics: Collect recyclable plastics (polystyrene and others specifically marked for recycling) daily from work areas and deposit in designated containers.

4. Glass: Remove waste glass products (sheet, bottles, etc.) daily from the work area and deposit in designated containers. Where glass containers are marked for separation by color or type, segregate glass accordingly. Glass containing imbedded wire (typically in some fire rated doors having glazed lights) is usually not reprocessed; verify with the Construction

Quality Manager that wire glass is not recyclable.

5. Asphalt: Provide asphalt to area asphalt supplier, or recycling facility, for use as stabilization material.

6. Concrete: Provide concrete to area concrete supplier, or recycling facility, for use as stabilization material.

7. Fencing: Provide fencing to a recycling facility.

8. Wood or Metal Bollards: Provide wood or metal to a recycling facility.

9. Trees, Limbs, Slash, and Roots: Provide to a recycling facility.

10. Other items: Where recycling classification of any given waste material is unclear, verify proper disposal with the Construction Quality Manager.

END OF SECTION 01 74 19

SECTION 02 41 00 - DEMOLITION

1.01 SCOPE

A. The work within this section includes but is not limited to the following items: demolition, removal and disposal of building materials, wood, asphalt, metal, pipes, concrete, masonry block, designated picnic tables, concrete picnic tables, concrete pads, barrier posts, designated fire rings/grills and other obstructions AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. It shall also include salvage materials. The site shall be returned to a natural state. The work within this Section includes, but is not limited to, the following items:

1. Demolish and removal of three (3) masonry vault toilet buildings and all associated features and dispose of construction debris off National Forest land as describe in Section 01 74 00 Cleaning and

Waste Management, and Section 01 74 19, Construction Waste Management.

2. Leave existing vaults beneath buildings in place. The vault contents, excluding the vault floor, shall be completely removed from the site. The vault floor shall be broken in place, and remaining hole shall be filled with clean washed sand. The top 12 inches shall be filled to grade with clean material meeting the requirement of “General Backfill” material shall be placed and compacted in 6-inch lifts to 90% maximum dry density. Site shall be left in a natural state.

3. Demolition shall include removal of the structure, its foundation (to a depth of 1 foot) and associated flatwork around the buildings. Existing utilities shall be capped in place and buried. Use methods required to complete the work within limits of governing regulations. Utilities shall be terminated 36 inches below grade and capped both ends. Disposal shall be in accordance with

Section 01 74 00, Cleaning and Waste Management, and Section 01 74 19 Construction Waste

Management for disposal requirements.

B. Materials of existing building may contain asbestos and/or lead base paint. The materials shall be mitigated, removed and disposed of off National Forest Lands per, county, state and federal guidelines.

C. All material shall be disposed of off National Forest Lands at a suitable disposal site. Disposal tickets shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer.

1.02 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Measurement for work performed under this section will be made under those pay items as listed in the

Schedule of Items.

1. The demolished and hauled toilet building materials including all above ground building components, as accepted by the Contracting Officer’s Representative, will be measured as shown in the Schedule of Items.

2. The demolition work will include all equipment, labor, excavation, backfilling and hauling debris.

3. No separate measurement and payment will be made for building waterline and appurtenance demolition. This work will be considered incidental to other work.

B. Payment will be made at the contract unit price designated in the Schedule of Items, and will constitute full compensation for all materials, labor, equipment, testing, and incidentals necessary to complete the work.

1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Regulatory Assurance: Comply with governing EPA notification refulations before beginning demolition

Comply with hauling, abatement, and disposal regulations or authoriities having jurisdiction.

B. Disposal Records: Provide routine review of all receipts and documentation for all disposal, recycling and landfill disposal. Upon project completion, provide all manifests and tickets documenting final disposal of recycled and disposed wastes in accordance with Section 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data and

Submittals.

1.04 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Contractor shall perform their own independent site inspection of the site conditions during the pre-work site inspection.

B. Hazardous Materials: It is the responsibility of the contractor to identify and remove any hazardous materials present in the building materials prior to any demolition work. All hazardous materials abatement work shall be done by a California certified Lead Based Paint and asbestos abatement contractor. Hazardous materials shall be classified and disposed of in accordance with State and Federal laws described herein. All work shall be in accordance with local, State and Federal regulations and laws.

1.05 DEFINITIONS

A. Demolish: Completely remove and legally dispose of off-site.

B. Salvage: Carefully detach from existing construction, in a manner to prevent damage, reduce size or configuration as necessary and deliver to the designated location.

C. Inert Material: A material passively resistant to change. For this project, these include block, masonry, pavement and concrete.

1.06 MATERIAL OWNERSHIP

A. Unless otherwise indicated, demolition debris becomes the property of the Contractor.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

NONE

3.01 Prior to starting demolition work, the Contractor shall make an inspection with the Contracting Officer’s

Representative to determine the physical condition of adjacent improvements scheduled to remain. The

Contractor shall exercise caution to minimize disturbance to existing improvements.

3.02 Demolition work shall be performed in such a manner as to ensure the safety of persons working or visiting the area. The use of explosives is prohibited on this project. Do not burn demolished materials under any circumstance. Remove and transport debris in a manner that will prevent spreading or spillage into adjacent areas. All loads of debris (dump trucks or bins) are to be covered when in motion to prevent airborne dust.

3.03 All designated salvageable material shall be removed without unnecessary damage and shall be stored in locations designated by the COR.

3.04 Debris resulting from the demolition portion of this project shall be removed from the work site as it accumulates in accordance with Section 01 74 00, Cleaning and Waste Management, and 01 74 19

Construction and Waste Management. Keep all pavement areas adjacent to and leading from the site, clean and free of debris at all times.

3.05 All concrete curbs, footings, slabs, foundations and asphalt designated for demolition shall be removed to their entire depth or a maximum of twelve inches below natural grade.

3.06 Fill material shall imported and approved before use. Fill material/clean washed sand shall be placed in depressions resulting from the removal of foundations and the like. Sites finish surface shall be graded smooth to blend in with proposed or existing contours and shall be free draining.

3.07 UTILITY DEMOLITION

A. Locate and identify all existing utilities. It is the Contractors responsibility to protect existing utilities from damage. All damage to utilities caused by the Contractor shall be repaired by the Contractor at no cost to the government.

B. Demolish and completely remove all above grade utilities designated to be removed. All above grade utilities shall be capped and abandoned in place to a depth of 36 inches below grade.

C. Upon encountering any utility not shown on drawings, the Contractor shall immediately notify the

Contracting Officer’s Representative.

D. Prior to commencing work, erosion control measures shall be established in accordance with Section 01

57 24, Storm Water Pollution Control.

3.08 PROTECTION OF SENSITIVE RESOURCE AREAS AND ADJACENT TREES

A. Existing trees and vegetation adjacent to the demolition areas shall be protected against any unnecessary damage.

3.09 ABESTOS & LEAD BASE PAINT ABATEMENT

A. Contractor shall be aware that vent stacks in existing vault toilet buildings may contain a trace of asbestos material and shall be handled and disposed of in accordance with all local, State and Federal regulations.

B. Comply with hauling, abatement, and disposal regulations or authorities having jurisdiction for all hazardous material.

C. XRF Analysis may be done to determine if lead base paint is present. In addition to XRF analysis at least one sample per building shall be sampled via lab analysis. The contractor shall compare XRF results to lab analysis for a good representation of the presence of lead base paint.

D. All hazardous materials abatement work shall be done by a California certified Lead Based Paint and asbestos abatement contractor. Hazardous materials shall be classified and disposed of in accordance with State and Federal laws described herein. All work shall be in accordance with local, State and

Federal regulations and laws.

E. Contractor shall furnish a sampling and testing work plan and an abatement work plan to the Forest

Service for review and acceptance.

END OF SECTION 02 41 00

SECTION 31 10 00 - SITE CLEARING

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Protecting existing trees and vegetation to remain.

2. Removing trees, stumps, logs and other vegetation.

3. Clearing and grubbing.

4. Topsoil stripping, stockpiling and placement.

1.2 MATERIALS OWNERSHIP

A. Except for materials indicated to be stockpiled or to remain Government property, cleared materials shall become Contractor's property and shall be removed from the site and disposed of off National Forest Lands to an approved disposal site in accordance with local regulations.

1.3 PROJECT CONDITIONS

Traffic: Minimize interference with adjoining roads, streets, walks, and other adjacent occupied or used facilities during site-clearing operations. Do not close or obstruct roads, walks, or other occupied or used facilities without permission from Contracting Officer.

Salvageable Improvements: Carefully remove items indicated to be salvaged and stockpiled on

Government premises to location approved by Contracting Officer.

Notify utility locator service for area where project is located before site clearing.

1.4 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Measurement and payment for work performed under this section will be made under those pay items as listed in the Schedule of Items, and will constitute full compensation for all materials, labor, equipment, testing and incidentals necessary to complete the work as specified herein and AS

SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SOIL MATERIALS

A. Satisfactory Soil Materials: As specified in Section 31 20 00, Earth Moving.

1. Obtain approved borrow soil materials off-site when satisfactory soil materials are not available on site.

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Provide erosion-control measures to prevent soil erosion and discharge of soil-bearing water runoff or airborne dust to adjacent properties and walkways, see Section 31 20 00, Earth Moving.

B. Locate and clearly flag trees and vegetation to be removed or to be relocated.

C. Protect existing site improvements to remain from damage during construction.

1. Restore damaged improvements to their natural condition, as acceptable to Owner.

3.2 TREE PROTECTION

A. Do not excavate within drip line of trees, unless otherwise indicated.

B. Where excavation for new construction is required within drip line of trees, hand clear and excavate to minimize damage to root systems. Use narrow-tine spading forks, comb soil to expose roots, and cleanly cut roots as close to excavation as possible.

C. Repair or replace trees and vegetation indicated to remain that are damaged by construction operations, in a manner approved by Contracting Officer.

D. Provide protection for roots over 1-1/2 inch diameter cut during construction operations. Coat cut faces, with approval of the Contracting Officer, an acceptable coating formulated for use on damaged plant tissues for all cut roots to be exposed for more than 24 hours. Temporarily cover exposed roots with wet burlap to prevent roots from drying out; cover with earth as soon as possible.

3.3 CLEARING AND GRUBBING

A. Remove obstructions, trees, shrubs, stumps, grass, brush chips and other vegetation as required to permit installation of new construction. Removal includes digging out stumps and obstructions, grubbing roots, and following backfill and compaction in accordance with Section 31 20 00, Earth

Moving. Trees may only be removed following the Contracting Officer written approval. Removal of existing trees shall include removing their stumps and roots within the drip line.

B. Fill depressions caused by clearing and grubbing operations with satisfactory soil material, unless further excavation or earthwork is indicated. Conform to the requirements of Section 31 20 00, Earth Moving.

C. Burning of slash shall not be permitted at any time.

3.4 TOPSOIL STRIPPING, STOCKPILING AND PLACEMENT

Topsoil is defined as friable clay loam surface soil found in a depth of not less than 4 inches.

Satisfactory topsoil is reasonably free of subsoil, clay lumps, stones, and other objects over 2 inches in diameter, and without weeds, roots, and other objectionable material.

A. Remove sod, grass and wood chips before stripping topsoil.

B. Strip topsoil from locations AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS and stock pile until needed.

Place stockpiled material in locations AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS or as designated by the

Contracting Officer in a manner to prevent intermingling with underlying subsoil or other waste materials.

C. Where existing trees are indicated to remain, leave existing topsoil in place within drip lines, when allowable, to prevent damage to root system.

D. Stockpile topsoil materials away from edge of excavations without intermixing with subsoil.

Grade and shape stockpiles to drain surface water. Cover to prevent windblown dust.

3.5 SITE IMPROVEMENTS

A. Remove existing above and below grade improvements as indicated and as necessary to facilitate new construction. Relocate those to remain AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS or as designated by the Contracting Officer.

3.6 DISPOSAL

A. Remove surplus soil material, unsuitable topsoil, obstructions, demolished materials, and waste materials, including trash, debris, stumps and roots, and legally dispose of them off Government property in accordance with Section 01 74 19, Construction Waste Management and Disposal.

END OF SECTION 31 10 00