Attach 1 - Specs.rtf

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Attached to: Renovate Landscaping / Ramada - Prescott National Forest
Solicitation number: 127EAX21Q0025
Issued by: Department of Agriculture Forest Service R3-Southwestern Region

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DIVISION 1 - GENERAL

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MOBILIZATION - 01601

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PART 1 - GENERAL

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1.1 - Description 01601 - 01601 -

01601 - 01601 - This work shall consist of preparatory work and operations necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to the project site, and for all other work and operations that must be performed or that cause costs to be incurred prior to beginning work on the various items on the project site.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

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NONE

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

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NONE

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PART 4 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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4.1 - Measurement 01601 - 01601 -

01601 - 01601 - Progress payments will be made as follows:

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01601 - 01601 - The Contractor can request payment for performance and payment bonds. The amount of the premium, including coinsurance and reinsurance agreements, will be paid upon reciept of evidence of full payment to the surety. When separate payment for bonding cost is made, the bonding cost will be subtracted from the total contract amount for this pay item and the balance paid in accordance with the progress payment schedule outlined below.

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(a) When 5 percent or more of the original contract amount is earned from other pay items, 50 percent of the amount for mobilization, or 5 percent of the original contract amount, whichever is less, will be paid.

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(b) When 10 percent or more of the original contract amount is earned from other pay items, 100 percent of the amount for mobilization, or 10 percent of the original contract amount, whichever is less, will be paid.

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01601 - 01601 - Any bonding costs in excess of the total contract amount of this pay item will be paid under one or more other pay items under this contract as determined by the Contracting Officer. In no circumstance will the total amount of this contract be increased as a result of bonding costs exceeding the total contract amount of this pay item.

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4.2 - Payment

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PAY ITEM DESCRIPTION PAY UNIT

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01601(01) Mobilization (Including Bonding Cost) . . . . . . . L.S.

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END OF SPECIFICATION 01601

DIVISION 2 - SITE WORK

CLEARING AND GRUBBING - 02110

PART 1 - General

1.1 - Description

This section specifies clearing, grubbing, removing, and disposing of all vegetation and debris within the clearing limits except objects designated to remain. Work includes preserving objects designated to remain.

Clearing limits are the construction limits for buildings which are 5' outside of building limits.

Clearing limits are to be no wider than a 10-foot strip contiguous to utility centerlines, unless otherwise staked on the ground.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

None

PART 3 - Execution

3.1 - Clearing

Clear all trees, brush and other objects not designated to remain.

Do not remove or damage any trees or other vegetation outside the clearing limits without the approval of the Engineer.

3.2 - Grubbing

Grub all stumps, brush and roots within the excavation limits.

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3.3 - Tree Removal and Preservation 02110-1 02110-1

Fall trees toward the center of the area to be cleared. Use controlled falling to prevent injury or defacement to structures, other trees, or property.

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02110- 02110- Trees and shrubs damaged by the Contractor shall be treated by trimming branches flush with tree. Within 3 days of the damage, treat all cut or scarred surfaces of trees or shrubs designated to remain. Use a product prepared especially for tree surgery.

3.4 - Debris Disposal

All debris shall be piled and burned. Construction slash shall be deposited within the clearing limits. Piles shall be constructed so that burning does not damage vegetation designated to remain. If burning is incomplete, the remaining slash shall be repiled and burned until pieces are reduced to less than 3 inches in diameter and 3 feet in length. These pieces shall than be buried.

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02110-2 02110-2 Dispose of all non-vegetative debris off National Forest land at a State approved facility.

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4.1 - Method of Measurement 02110-2 02110-2

02110-1 02110-1 The work specified herein will not be measured for payment.

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4.2 - Payment 02110-2 02110-2

02110-1 02110-1 This work is incidental to other items in this contract and direct separate item payment will not be made.

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END OF SPECIFICATION 02110

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DIVISION 2 - SITE WORK

CONCRETE SIDEWALKS AND SLABS 02608

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 - Description 02608-5

This work shall consist of the construction of Portland cement concrete sidewalks and slabs.

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1.2 - Related Work Specified Elsewhere 02608-5

02210 - Site Grading 02608-5 03100 - Concrete Formwork 02608-5 03301 - Cast-in-Place Concrete 03345 - Concrete Finishing

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 - Concrete 02608-5

Portland cement concrete and all its components shall meet the requirements of Section 03301 - Cast-in-Place Concrete except as otherwise specified herein.

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(a) Aggregate Maximum size of aggregate shall be larger than 1/5 of the narrowest dimension between sides of adjacent forms, or 2/3 of the minimum clear space between reinforcing bars, or 1/2 the depth or the slab, whichever is least.

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(b) Consistency Slump shall not be more than 5 nor less than 2 inches as determined by AASHTO T119.

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(c) Compressive Strength Concrete shall have a minimum 28 day compressive strength of 2500 psi when tested in accordance with AASHTO T22.

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2.2 Concrete Mix Design

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If the composition of concrete for this specification differs from that of Section 03301 - Cast-in-Place Concrete, a mix design shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval. Such submittal shall meet the requirements for Section 03301 - Cast-in-Place Concrete except as specified herein.

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2.3 - Reinforcing Steel 02608-

Reinforcing steel shall meet the requirements of Section 03201 - Concrete Reinforcement.

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2.4 - Joint Fillers

Joint Fillers shall meet the requirements of Section 03301 - Cast-in-Place Concrete.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

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3.1 - Preparation 02608-

(a) Excavation Excavation and foundation preparation shall be accomplished in accordance with Section 03301 - Cast-in-Place Concrete.

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(b) Formwork Forms shall meet the requirements of Section 03100 - Concrete Formwork and shall extend to the full depth of the concrete.

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(c) Reinforcement Reinforcing steel shall be placed in accordance with Section 03201 - Concrete Reinforcement and as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS.

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(d) Joints Expansion and contraction joints shall be constructed at the locations SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS and shall comply with the requirements of Section 03301 - Cast-in-Place Concrete.

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3.2 - Placement 02608-

The foundation shall be thoroughly moistened immediately before placing the concrete. Concrete shall be deposited in a single course without segregation. Consolidation shall be by mechanical vibration or other acceptable methods. Concrete shall be placed in accordance with Section 03301 - Cast-in-Place Concrete.

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3.3 - Finishing 02608-

Finishing shall be accomplished in accordance with the requirements of Section 03345 - Concrete Finishing. Final finish of the surface shall be as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS.

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3.4 - Curing 02608-

Curing shall be accomplished in accordance with Section 03301 - Cast-in-Place Concrete. Pedestrian traffic shall be excluded from the surface for at least 72 hours.

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PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 - Measurement 02608-7

The Method of Measurement will be as shown in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS. Concrete sidewalks and slabs completed, in place and accepted will be measured for payment.

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4.2 - Payment

The accepted quantities will be paid for at the contract unit price for each pay item shown in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.

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Payment will be made under:

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Pay Item Description Pay Unit 02608-

02608(01) Portland Cement Concrete Sidewalk and Slab C. Y.

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END OF SPECIFICATION 02608

DIVISION 2 SITEWORK

LANDSCAPING 02900

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 Description

This work shall consist of fine grading and installation of decomposed granite in landscape areas as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS and STAKED IN THE GROUND. Work shall include clearing, grading, removal of debris, and placement of decomposed granite surfacing as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS.

1.2 Related Sections

Forest Service Standard Specifications (FSSS) Section:

201 - Clearing & Grubbing 203 - Excavation & Embankment 626 - Trees, Shrubs, Vines, & Ground Cover Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Section:

02441 Irrigation System

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 Decomposed Granite

Decomposed granite shall be as furnished from the Orange Peel material source.

2.2 Pre-emergent Herbicide

As approved

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 Landscape Fine Grading

Landscape fine grading shall be incidental to installation of decomposed granite.

Allow for the addition of decomposed granite ground cover when determining and executing finish grades.

Set finish grade of decomposed granite 1" below adjacent paving and curb for shrubs and ground cover beds and areas to receive decomposed granite cover unless otherwise shown.

At all planting areas, make entire area smooth and even to finish grade. Cultivate all areas so that there are no humps or hollows, so that areas drain as indicated. Grade and maintain all flow lines, designated or not, to allow free flow of surface water. Remove all rubble, building construction material, waste and any other material that may impair satisfactory growth.

3.2 Ground Cover - Decomposed Granite

Prior to placing decomposed granite, clear area of weeds and complete fine grading.

Apply pre-emergent herbicide in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

Spread decomposed granite evenly to a uniform thickness as Shown on the Drawings. Thickness shall be loose depth.

PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 Measurement

Measurement will be for all decomposed granite areas constructed complete, including clearing, grading and decomposed granite surfacing.

4.2 Payment

Payment will be made at the contract unit price for each item listed in the Schedule of Items. All work required to complete construction of the decomposed granite areas is included in this item with the exception of construction staking. Separate payment will not be made under other items.

Payment will be made under:

PAY ITEM DESCRIPTION PAY UNIT

02900(01) Landscaping (Decomposed . . . . . . . . L.S.

Granite Areas)

DIVISION 2 - SITEWORK

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LANDSCAPING/IRRIGATION - 02950

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PART 1 - GENERAL

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1.1 - Work Specified 02950-10 02950-

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1. All labor, materials, equipment and services required for finish grading and to to furnish and install all landscape plant materials including trees, shrubs, river rock, decomposed granite, top soil, turf, mulch, and related items as indicated or specified.

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2. Irrigation system design, permit fees, and installation of the irrigation system. The irrigation system will consist of a spray broadcast system for turf areas and drip system for trees and shrubs. All products, quality, and installation methods are to meet the irrigation requirements established by the City of Phoenix.

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1.2 - Quality Assurance 02950- 02950-

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1. For inspection and identification, securely attach durable, legible labels stating in weather-resistant ink, the correct plant name and size, as specified in the plant list, to all plants, bundels and containers of plant material delivered to the site.

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2. Quality and Size: Trees shall have a straight trunk throughout their height. Any tree with a weak, thin trunk, not capable of supporting itself when planted in the open, will not be accepted. The minimum acceptable size of all plants (measured before pruning with branches in normal position) shall conform to the measurements specified within the plant list. Plants larger in size than specified may be used, but the use of larger plants shall not affect the contract price. If larger plants are used, increase the ball of earth or spread of roots proportionally.

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3. Container-Grown Plants: Plants shall have been grown in pots, cans, tubs or boxes for a minimum of 3 months and a maximum of one year. They shall have sufficient roots to hold earth together intact after removal from containers. Container shall be free from noxious weeds including bermuda grass.

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4. All plants shall have a normal habit of growth and shall be sound, healthy, vigrous, and be free from diseases, insect infestations and weeds.

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1.3 - Submittals 02950- 02950-

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1. Irrigation system design plan.

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2. Submit quality certificates on plant materials so specified herein.

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3. Submit samples of the following for approval of COR:

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1.4 - Product Delivery, Storage and Handling 02950- 02950-11

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1. Protection After Delivery: Upon delivery to the site, plant all nursery stock as soon as possible. Until planting, do not expose stock to exessive sun or drying winds. Remove stock which is not satisfactory.

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2. Protect, maintain and water stock in containers.

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1. Prior to any landscape work, locate all existing underground installations and protect same. Repair any damage to these installations at no cost to the Owner.

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2. Coordinate all work with other trades so that conflicts will not exist nor delay the work in any way.

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1.6 - Guarantee 02950- 02950-

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1. Guarantee plant material for specific periods after engineers final acceptance of work as follows: Shrubs - one year; Trees - one year; Turf - 90 days; Ground cover - 90 days.

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2. Immediately replace any rejected material at no cost to the Forest Service, with like kind and quality equal to the original specifications.

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3. Guarantee all replacements for original guarantee period.

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4. Check site at least once every 2 weeks during guarantee period of proper maintenance, and notify Forest Service, in writing, of any advised changes.

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5. Notify COR 7 days prior to the end of the guarantee period. The COR will make notice of any items not acceptable or requiring correction and such corrections shall be made immediately.

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1. Upon COR'S final acceptance, furnish a written guarantee on all lawns agreeing to guarantee the continued growth of an even, dense lawn of permanent grasses for a period of one year.

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2. If at any time within a period of one year provide re-seeding of any areas that are damaged or die. Reseeding shall be made to same specifications as required for original plantings.

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3. The Forest Service will water and cut the grass after COR'S final acceptance. Contractor shall inspect the grass periodically within the guarantee period, and notify the Forest Service, in writing, if, in his opinion, the grass is not receiving proper care.

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1.8 - Maintenance

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1. Maintain the project by weeding, mowing, trimming, watering, fertilizing,reseeding, and replacement to assure normal growth until the work is accepted by the COR.

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2. No maintenance of landscaping is required after final acceptance by the COR.

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PART 2 - Materials/Products 02950-12 02950-

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2.1 - Plant Requirements 02950- 02950-

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1. The species (scientific and common names) sizes, manner in which to be furnished, and the approximate number required, are given in the plant list. Plant quantities on the list are indicated only for convenience, and the contractor shall be responsible for verification of plant quantities. Furnish all plant material necessary to complete the plantings as shown on the landscape plan. Surplus or shortages on the plant list shall not be used for additional claims to the Forest Service.

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2. Use only plant material that is well-formed and shaped, true to type and free from scale, disease, insects and defects such as knots, sunsealed injuries, abrasions or disfigurements.

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02950- 02950- Topsoil shall be screened, fertile, friable soil from well-drained arable land and free from nut grass, refuse, roots, heavy clay, noxious weeds or any material toxic to plant growth. Topsoil content shall be as follows: Silt 20-45%; Clay 15-20%; Sand 30-60%; with a minimum of 5% organic material (natural or added). PH shall not be lower than 5.5 nor exceed 8.3 and soluble salts shall not exceed 1500 PPM.

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02950- 02950- 2 parts topsoil thoroughly mixed with one part peat moss or nitro/mixed redwood mulch.

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2.4 - Weed Killer 02950- 02950-

02950- 02950- Pre-emergence Weed Killer: Surflan, Dacthal, Ronstar or equal.

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02950- 02950- Tablets for Trees and Shrubs: Agriform 21 gram tablet with guaranteed 20-20-5 analysis. Use the following amounts: Trees - 24" box - 6 tablets; Shrubs - 5 gallon - 2 tablets.

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2.6 - Soil Conditioner 02950- 02950-

02950- 02950- Neutralized redwood sawdust.

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2.7 - Tree Stakes 02950- 02950-

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2.8 - Guying Wire 02950- 02950-

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2.10 - Peat Moss 02950- 02950-

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

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3.1 - General Information 02950- 02950-

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1. In planting specimen trees, use equipment of adequate size and appropriate type to insure against damage to the plant material.

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2. Remove bottom from boxed plants before positioning in the pits. After plant is partially planted remove remainder of box without injuring the root ball.

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3. Plant balled and burlapped stock with burlap intact.

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4. After planting, apply tree wrap to the trunks of all trees.

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02950- 02950- Obstructions Below Ground: Remove any rock or other underground obstruction, if possible, to the depth necessary to permit proper planting according to drawings and specifications. If underground constructions, obstructions or rock are encountered in the excavation of planting areas, other locations for the plantings may be selected only upon approval of the COR.

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02950-4 02950- Remove surface rocks and boulders measuring 4" or greater.

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2. Excavation for Planting 02950- 02950-

02950- 02950- Shall include the stripping and removal of all excess topsoil encountered within the areas to be excavated for tree pits.

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02950- 02950- Setting Plants: Unless otherwise specified, plant all plants in pits. Plant upright and face to give best appearance and relationship to adjacent plants or structures. Set all trees plumb and rigidly brace in position until the soil has beentamped solidly around the ball. Backfill plants with prepared soil which shall be thoroughly settled by watering and tamping to fill all voids.

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02950- 02950- Staking of Trees: Support trees as shown on the landscape details. Provide extra ties if, in the opinion of the COR, they are needed.

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Planting Pits: Shall be twice the dimension of the root ball. Backfill shall be prepared soil mix, as specified.

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02950- 02950- Prepared Soil Mix: Produce by thoroughly and uniformly combining the component materials in these proportions:

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02950- 02950-by shoveling or other approved methods, into a homogeneous mixture. Mix prepared soil as herein specified prior to being placed in planting pits. Apply pre-emergence weed killer for noxious weeds and grasses as specified.

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02950- 02950- Topsoil: If acceptable to the COR, soil excavated from plant pits may be used in construction of mounds and of prepared soil.

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02950- 02950- Water compact top soil to the extent acceptable to the COR. After settlement, supply additional topsoil as required to provide a constant finished grade as detailed. Level topsoil in such a manner as to assure uniform distribution of irrigation water within planted areas.

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02950- 02950- Seed: The kind of seed planted shall be appropriate for the planting season, and shall be one of the following:

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1. Winter Lawn Seed: Shall be annual Common or Domestic Rye grass (Lolium hybrid) planted from September 15 to April 15; shall be a minimum percentage of purity and germination of 95% and 88% respectively.

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2. Summer Lawn Seed: Shall be Common Bermuda (Cynondon daactylon) planted from April 15 to September 1; shall be fancy hulled seed having minimum percentage of purity and germination of 94% and 88% respectively and a weed seed content not exceeding .35%.

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02950- 02950-5 Mulch: Shall be one of the following decomposed stabilized and fortified, treated (nitrolized) wood products with no more than one (1) percent nitrogen after treatment: Fir mulch, Pine mulch, or Redwood mulch.

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02950- 02950- Preparation of Seedbed:

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1. Where soil tests show that existing topsoil is satisfactory, a seedbed shall be prepared by scarifying to a depth of at least three inches and dragging to a smooth surface. Where existing soil is caliche type, it shall be excavated to a depth of 6 inches, removed from the site, and replaced with acceptable topsoil.

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02950- 02950-15 Irregularities in the surface shall be leveled before seeding operations commence.

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2. All turf areas shall be dragged, raked, removing all clods, rock, concrete, debris, exceeding 2" in dia. All removed material will be disposed of off site. After raking, roll entire area in two directions at approximate right angles with a water ballast roller weighing 100 to 300 pounds. Any irregularities that develop shall be re-raked, scarified for bond, and again rolled until the area is true and uniform and free from lumps or depressions. Water shall be applied to surface whenever necessary to insure proper working of soil. No heavy objects except lawn rollers shall be taken over these areas. Grade and compaction must be approved by the COR prior to planting.

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02950- 02950- Planting:

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02950- 02950- Just prior to broadcasting the seed, apply and lightly rake into the surface the following:

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a. 5 pounds Ammonium Sulfate (21-0-0) per 1,000 square feet.

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b. 15 pound Superphosphate (0-20-0) per 1,000 square feet.

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02950- 02950- After approval of the areas to be seeded by the City, the seed will be broadcast at the rate of three and a half (3 1/2) pounds Bermuda or ten (10) pounds of Rye seed per 1,000 square feet. One half of the seed will be sown with the sower moving in one direction and the other half shall be sown with the sower moving at right angles to the first sowing. Broadcasting shall not be done in windy weather.

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1. Top dress all seeded areas with an approved wood mulch as specified. Spread mulch evenly over all areas at a rate of one cubic yard per 1,000 square feet, or as recommended by the manufacturer, whichever is greater.

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2. Lightly roll all areas and thoroughly water with a fine spray. Turf shall then be kept continually moist by watering as often as required.

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3. Any areas that do not root properly shall be replanted at 10 day intervals until an acceptable stand of grass is obtained.

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02950- 02950- NOTE: HYDRAULIC MULCHING, Hydro seeding and mulching may be approved by the COR. The Contractor shall submit specifications for materials and methods for the COR'S review and approval.

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02950- 02950- Establishment and Maintenance:

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02950- 02950- Turf Establishment and Maintenance Period:

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1. The Contractor shall maintain all planted areas for a period of thirty (30) days, beginning immediately after preliminary acceptance by the COR. Preliminary acceptance by the COR shall be considered by the COR when requirements of Item 5 of this section are completed.

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2. If all plantings are not acceptable at the end of the maintenance period, the maintenance shall be continued until the work meets approval by the Engineer.

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3. Fertilizing: During the maintenance period, two applications of complete fertilizer (6:10:4) shall be made (at 30 days and 60 days) at the rate of 20 pounds per 1,000 square feet with each application.

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4. Maintenance shall include continuous operations of watering, weeding, mowing, rolling, trimming, edging, cultivating, fertilizing, spraying, insect and pest control, re-seeding, replacement, and/or any other operations necessary to assure good normal growth.

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5. When the turf has established sufficient root structure and an approximate height of 3 inches, mowing should begin immediately to a 2 inch height and shall be mowed thereafter and reduced in safe increments to a height of 1 inch.

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6. Protection during installation period and during the maintenance period shall be the responsibility of the Contractor for maintaining adequate protection for all areas. Any damaged planting shall be replaced at the Contractor's expense.

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7. At termination of the maintenance period all turf shall be live, healthy, undamaged and free of infestations. All areas shall be completely covered at the time of acceptance, leaving no barren spots larger than 3 inches by 3 inches. Inferior plantings shall be replaced and brought to a satisfactory condition before final acceptance of work will be made.

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8. Replacement: The contractor shall immediately replace any and all turf that dies or is damaged. Replacements shall be made to same specifications as required for original plantings.

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9. The Contractor and/or his landscaping contractor are responsible for all costs related both to the installation and usage of the power and water supply during the maintenance period. (After acceptance by the COR, the Contractor should request change in billing to complete the transfer of maintenance and ownership title transfer).

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1. Moisture Content: Do not work soil when the moisture content is so great that excessive compaction will occur nor when it is so dry a dust will form in the air or that clods will not break readily. Apply water if necessary to provide ideal moisture for filling and for planting as specified.

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2. Grade all areas at substantially plus or minus .1 foot of finished grade. Plant grading is any area provided with soil preparation and water for planting. Fine grade planting areas to conform to details.

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3. Finish Grading and Weeding: Grade all planting areas to a smooth, even and uniform plane with no abrupt change of surface. Remove all weeds including bermuda grass, and dispose of. Level planting areas to properly float water for even distribution of irrigation system. Remove loose rocks and debris (2" and greater) from top 4" - 6" of finished grade. Dispose of refuse off site. Provide even surface.

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4. Soil Conditioning: After leveling and water settling, spread 6 CYD per 1,000 square feet of soil conditioner and incorporate into the top 4" - 6" of topsoil in all planting areas.

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5. Finishing: Dispose of excess soil not used for planting, and any buried debris found upon any excavation.

02950- 02950-

02950- 02950- Clean-Up:

02950- 02950-

1. Promptly remove any soil, mulch, or other material dropped onto paved areas by hauling operations or otherwise, keeping these areas clean at all times. Upon completion of planting, remove all excess soil, stones and debris not heretofore disposed of from the site and dispose of as directed by the engineer.

02950- 02950-

2. Streets are to remain free of litter and debris.

02950- 02950-

02950- 02950- Replacement:

02950- 02950-

02950- 02950- Prior to final acceptance, remove any plant required under this specification which is dead, not true to name or otherwise not acceptable and not in a satisfactory growing condition from the site and replace with a suitable plant as specified. This also applies to replaced plants.

02950- 02950-

02950- 02950- Final Acceptance:

02950- 02950-

02950- 02950- Maintain all plant material and planted areas by weeding, mowing, and watering until final acceptance of the project is made by the engineer. Final acceptance can be made after satisfactory completion of work as determined by the COR.

02950-18

PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

02950-18 02950-

4.1 Measurement

02950-18 02950-

02950-18 02950- Measurement will be divided as lump sums for planting/grading and irrigation system design and installation.

02950-18 02950-

02950- 02950-

4.2 Payment

02950- 02950-

02950- 02950- Payment will be made under:

02950- 02950-

PAY ITEM DESCRIPTION PAY UNIT

02950- 02950-

02950- 02950- 02950(01) Planting/grading L.S.

02950-18 02950-19

02950- 02950- 02950(02) Irrigation System L.S.

02950- 02950-

03100- 03100-1

END OF SPECIFICATION 02950

DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE

03100- 03100-19

CONCRETE FORMWORK 03100

03100- 03100-19

PART 1 - GENERAL

03100- 03100-19

1.1 - Description 03100- 03100-19

03100- 03100-19 This section specifies construction of formwork for concrete structures.

03100- 03100-19

1.2 - Related Work Specified Elsewhere 03100- 03100-19

03100- 03100-19 03301 - Cast-in-Place Concrete

03100- 03100-19

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

03100- 03100-19

2.1 - Form Materials and Appurtenances 03100- 03100-19

03100- 03100-19

(a) Plywood B-B Plyform.

03100- 03100-19

(b) Steel Prefabricated.

03100- 03100-19

(d) Form Ties and Spreaders Standard metal form clamp assembly of a type acting as spreaders and leaving no metal within one inch of the concrete face.

03100- 03100-19

PART 3 - EXECUTION

03100- 03100-19

3.1 - Construction 03100- 03100-19

03100- 03100-19

(a) Bracing and Alignment All forms shall be straight and free from warp. Bracing shall be strong enough to withstand the pressure of the concrete and the forces associated with the placement thereof without displacement or deformation. Forms shall prevent leakage of mortar.

03100- 03100-19

(b) Preparation Remove all loose soil, sawdust, shavings, and other debris from within the forms before placing concrete. All forms shall be clean and coated with an approved form release agent before concrete is placed.

03100- 03100-

3.2 - Inspection 03100- 03100-

03100- 03100- Obtain the COR's approval of forms at least 4 hours prior to placing concrete. Notify the COR at least 24 hours in advance of concrete placement that forms will be ready for inspection.

03100- 03100-

3.3 - Form Removal

03100- 03100- Do not disturb forms until curing as specified in Section 03301 - Cast-in-Place Concrete has been completed. Concrete shall not be subjected to any construction loads until it is ready for removal of forms.

03100-20 03100-

4.1 - Measurement 03100-20 03100-

03100-20 03100- Concrete Formwork will not be measured for payment.

03100- 03100-

4.2 - Payment 03100- 03100-

03100-2 03100- This work is incidental to pay item 03415(01) and direct payment for Concrete Formwork will not be made.

03100-2 03100-

03301- 03301-1

END OF SPECIFICATION 03100

DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE

03301- 03301-21

CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE 03301

03301- 03301-21

PART 1 - GENERAL

03301- 03301-21

1.1 - Description 03301- 03301-21

03301- 03301-21 This section specifies concrete to be used for cast-in-place concrete construction.

03301- 03301-21

1.2 - Related Work Specified Elsewhere 03301- 03301-21

03301- 03301-21 03100 - Concrete Formwork 03301- 03301-21 03345 - Concrete Finishing 03301- 03301-21

03301- 03301-21

1.3 - Submittals

03301- 03301-21

(a) Mix Design A mix design showing the proposed weights of aggregate, water, cement and other components per cubic yard of concrete shall be furnished to the COR a minimum of 72 hours prior to the placement of concrete. No concrete shall be placed without prior approval of this mix design.

03301- 03301-21

(b) Admixtures Complete information on proposed admixtures, as specified herein, shall be submitted for the COR's approval a minimum of 72 hours prior to the placement of concrete.

03301- 03301-21

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

03301- 03301-21

2.1 - Cement 03301- 03301-21

03301- 03301-21 Type I or Type II portland cement unless otherwise specified - ASTM C-150. Only one brand of cement shall be used.

03301- 03301-21

2.2 - Aggregate 03301- 03301-21

03301- 03301-21 Aggregate shall meet the requirements of ASTM C 33, "Specifications for Concrete Aggregate". Coarse aggregate shall be Size Number 67 as specified therein.

03301- 03301-21

2.3 - Admixtures for Concrete 03301- 03301-21

03301- 03301-21

(a) Air Entrainment Air-entraining admixtures shall meet the requirements of ASTM C-260.

03301- 03301-21

(b) Water Reducers Water-reducing, set-retarding, and set-accelerating admixtures shall meet the requirements of ASTM C 494.

03301- 03301-

03301-22 03301-

03301- 03301-

1. Brand name of the admixture.

2. Amount of admixture to be used per cubic yard of concrete.

03301- 03301-

3. Reason for requesting the use of the admixture.

03301-2 03301-23

2.4 - Curing Materials 03301- 03301-

03301- 03301- Curing materials shall meet the following requirements:

03301- 03301-

(a) Burlap cloth made from jute or kenaf. . . . . .AASHTO M 182 03301- 03301-

(b) Sheet materials for curing concrete . . . . . .ASTM C 171 03301- 03301-

03301- 03301-

2.5 - Water 03301- 03301-

03301- 03301- Water used in mixing, curing, or other applications shall be of potable quality.

03301- 03301-

2.6 - Joint Filler 03301- 03301-

03301- 03301-

(a) Poured Filler Poured filler for joints shall meet the requirements of ASTM D 1190.

03301- 03301-

(b) Preformed Filler Preformed filler for joints shall meet the requirements of ASTM D 994, ASTM D 1751, or ASTM D 1752 and shall be punched to admit dowels as necessary. The filler for each joint shall be furnished in a single piece according to the depth and width required for the joint. When the use of more than one piece is authorized for a joint, the abutting ends shall be fastened securely and held in position by stapling or other positive fastening approved by the COR.

03301- 03301-

2.7 - Proportioning Concrete 03301- 03301-

03301- 03301- Minimum compressive strength of concrete shall be 3000 psi. Proportion concrete in accordance with ACI 318-77, Chapter 4, Article 4.3 and within the limits below:

03301- 03301-

03301- 03301- Minimum Cement Content 5.5 sacks/cubic yard 03301- 03301-

Maximum Water Content	6 gallons/sack
Entrained Air	3 to 6 per cent

03301- 03301- Slump 1 to 4 inches 03301- 03301-

03301- 03301-

2.8 - Proportioning Concrete for Cold Weather 03301- 03301-

03301- 03301- For concrete placed under "Cold Weather Concreting and Curing" conditions, the Contractor may elect to alter the required proportions in one of the following ways:

03301- 03301-

03301- 03301- Type III Cement Type III cement may be substituted in equal quantities for Type I or II cement.

03301- 03301-23

Additional Cement An additional sack per cubic yard of Type I or Type II cement may be added.

03301- 03301-

2.9 - Temperature Limits for Cold Weather Concrete 03301- 03301-

03301-24 03301- Provide concrete having a minimum temperature of 50 degrees F and a maximum temperature of 90 degrees F at the time of placing. The temperature of the mixing water shall not exceed 140 degrees F. If aggregates are heated, heat uniformly with steam or water coil. Aggregate temperature shall not exceed 95 degrees F. Aggregate water mix temperature shall not exceed 80 degrees F. Do not use materials containing frost or icy lumps.

03301- 03301-

2.10 - Temperature Limits for Hot Weather Concrete 03301- 03301-

03301- 03301-3 Provide concrete having a maximum temperature of 90 degrees F at time of placing. If the ambient temperature is above 90 degrees F, the forms, reinforcing steel, steel beam flanges, and other surfaces which will come in contact with the mix shall be cooled to below 90 degrees F by means of a water spray or other approved methods. Water reducing admixtures shall be used so the maximum amount of water or slump is not exceeded. The mixing of the concrete and the time between mixing and placing shall be kept to a minimum. Chipped or crushed ice may be substituted for a portion of the mixing water on a pound-for-pound basis. If ice is used, all ice shall be entirely melted at the completion of the mixing period. If concrete temperature exceeds 75 degrees F, concrete shall be in accordance with ACI 305.

03301- 03301-

2.11 - Mixing 03301- 03301-

03301- 03301-

(a) Plant Batched and Transit Mixed 03301- 03301-

03301- 03301-

1. Batch at a central plant and mix en route to the project in transit mix trucks in compliance with ASTM C-94. (ASTM C 94 Sections 3 and 17 shall not apply).

03301- 03301-

2. Place concrete within a maximum of 1-1/2 hours after introduction of cement into the batch. In hot weather or due to other contributing factors, a time less than 1-1/2 hours may be required by the COR.

03301- 03301-

3. Time interval between placement of batches shall not exceed 30 minutes.

03301- 03301-

(b) Hand Mixed Hand mixing will not be allowed.

03301- 03301-

2.12 - Mix Adjustments 03301- 03301-

03301- 03301-

(a) Water Water may be added once for purposes of acquiring minimum slump, provided the specified water-cement ratio is not exceeded. For all project mixed concrete, water shall not be added later than 15 minutes from start of mixing. For transit-mixed or agitated concrete, such water may be added upon arrival at the job site. Adding water beyond these conditions constitutes retempering which will not be allowed. When water is added, an additional 20 revolutions at mixing speed is required.

03301- 03301-

(b) Admixtures Air-entraining admixtures shall not be added after the start of mixing.

03301- 03301-

03301-24 03301-

PART 3 - EXECUTION

03301- 03301-

3.1 - Construction 03301- 03301-

03301- 03301-25

(a) Excavation Excavation shall be made to the required dimensions to permit the installation and bracing of the forms. The foundation shall be compacted to a firm even surface. All soft, yielding material shall be removed and replaced with acceptable material.

03301- 03301-

(b) Forms Forms shall meet the requirements of Section 03100 - Concrete Formwork. Machine slip forming may be used.

03301- 03301-

(c) Contraction Joints Sections shall be separated by open joints approximately 1/8-inch wide and at least 1-inch deep, except at expansion joints. Where the curb is constructed adjacent to concrete pavement, the contraction or open joints in the curb shall match the contraction joints in the pavement.

03301- 03301-

(d) Expansion Joints Expansion joints shall be formed at the intervals SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS using a preformed expansion joint filler having a thickness of 1/2 inch. When the curb is constructed adjacent to or on concrete pavement, expansion joints shall be located at expansion joints in the pavement.

03301- 03301-

03301-4 03301-

(e) Mixing and Placing The concrete shall be struck off to the cross section SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS, after which it shall be finished to a smooth and even surface.

03301-24 03301-

03301- 03301-

(f) Reinforcement All reinforcing steel shall be placed in position SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS and securely held in place by approved supports during placing of concrete. Concrete shall not be placed until the grading, forms, and steel reinforcements have been inspected and approved by the COR. The contractor shall give the COR 24 hours notice prior to placement of any concrete.

03301-24 03301-

03301- 03301-

(g) Placement Concrete shall be discharged into the forms within 1-1/2 hours after the introduction of the cement to the aggregate. Retempering concrete shall not be permitted. The cement shall be added to the mixer at the jobsite whenever this condition cannot be met.

03301- 03301-

(h) Temperature Concrete shall not be mixed or placed when the daily minimum atmospheric temperature is, or is expected to be, less than 40 degrees F unless adequate provisions are made to protect the concrete. No concrete shall be placed when the concrete temperature reaches 90 degrees F.

03301- 03301-

(i) Consolidation Concrete shall be placed to avoid segregation. High-frequency internal vibrators shall be used for consolidating concrete in the forms. Vibrators shall be operated to produce concrete free of voids, but shall not be held so long in one place as to result in segregation or formation of laitance on the surface.

03301- 03301-

(j) Handling The use of aluminum pipe, conduit, or troughs for transporting concrete will not be permitted. When concrete is pumped, sampling shall be from the discharge stream at the point of placement.

03301- 03301-25

03301- 03301-

(k) Finishing For the purpose of matching adjacent concrete finishes or for other reasons, the COR may permit other methods of finishing than those specified. No plastering will be permitted.

03301- 03301-

(l) Concrete Placement Notify the COR a minimum of 24 hours prior to placement.

03301-26 03301-

03301- 03301- Place concrete in the forms as near final position as practical in a manner which will prevent segregation or loss of materials.

03301- 03301-

03301- 03301- Place concrete in maximum 18" horizontal layers.

03301- 03301-

03301- 03301- Immediately after placing, thoroughly compact concrete with mechanical vibrators. Provide minimum of two vibrators. Provide minimum of two power sources unless commercial power is available at site. Hand tamping, when permitted, will be approved in writing by the COR.

03301- 03301-

03301- 03301- Place each concrete section in a continuous operation, such as slab, footing, columns.

03301- 03301-

03301- 03301- Do not drop concrete freely more than 4 feet.

03301- 03301-

03301- 03301- Do not place concrete in water or allow water to rise over freshly placed concrete until a set is sufficient to prevent damage.

03301- 03301-

(m) Backfilling After the concrete has set sufficiently, it shall be backfilled to the required elevation with selected material placed in horizontal layers, not over 6 inches (loose measure) in depth, to the level of the original ground surface. Backfill shall be readily compactible material free of frozen lumps, chunks of highly plastic clay, or other objectionable material. Rocks larger than 3 inches in diameter shall not be used within 1 foot of the structure.

03301- 03301-

03301- 03301-5

(n) Protection from Rainfall Protect flat work during rainy periods with adequate waterproof covering. Support covering so that finishing may be performed and initial set obtained without damage. Dragging of tarpaulins or other covering across unset concrete will not be permitted.

03301- 03301-25

03301- 03301-

(o) Curing Commence curing and protection of concrete immediately after completion of the finishing. Cure Type I and Type II cement for 7 days continuously. The work shall be moistened and kept moist during this time, or curing shall be accomplished by the use of membrane-forming curing compound.

03301- 03301-25

(p) Cold Weather Concreting and Curing When the descending air temperature at the project falls below 40 degrees F the Contractor shall cease placing concrete unless the procedures described below are followed. Normal concreting operations may resume when the ascending temperature at the site exceeds 40 degrees F.

03301-26 03301- Provide cover and heating equipment sufficient to maintain the temperature of the concrete at not less than 50 degrees F for a period of period of 3 days for Type I and Type II cement. Maintain the temperature at not less than 50 degrees F for a period of 2 days for Type III cement or when one additional sack of Type I or Type II cement is added.

03301- 03301-

03301- 03301- Provide additional protection to prevent the concrete temperature from dropping more than 40 degrees F in the 24 hour period following the required protection period.

03301- 03301-

03301- 03301-27 Keep concrete and forms wet. Remove and replace any concrete damaged by frost or freezing when directed by the COR.

03301- 03301-

(q) Hot Weather Concreting and Curing If curing temperatures as placed are expected to exceed 75 degrees F, placing and curing shall be in accordance with ACI 305.

03301- 03301-

(r) Tests All tests will be the responsibility of the Contractor and certified test results shall be submitted to the COR. Samples will be selected on a random sample basis in accordance with ASTM C-172. If the measured slump or air content falls outside the specified limits, a check test shall be made immediately on another portion of the same load. In the event of a second failure, the concrete will be considered to have failed the requirements of the specification and the load will be rejected.

03301- 03301-

03301- 03301- The following concrete tests will be taken:

03301- 03301-

03301- 03301- Slump Testing will be in accordance with ASTM C-143.

03301- 03301-

03301- 03301- Air Content Testing will be in accordance with ASTM C-231.

03301- 03301-

03301- 03301- Compressive Tests Compressive test cylinders will be molded, cured, prepared and tested in accordance with ASTM C-31 and C-39. A minimum of three cylinders will be taken from each truckload of concrete.

03301- 03301-

03301- 03301- The first cylinder from each set shall be tested at 7 days, the second at 28 days, and the third shall be tested immediately if the second cylinder in the set fails at less than the specified compressive strength. Test results of cylinders tested at 28 days will form the basis for acceptance or rejection of concrete strength. Each 28 day compressive test result shall be the average of the compressive test of two cylinders from the same set. A minimum of two cylinders from each batch will be evaluated in accordance with ACI 318-77, Article 4.8.2.

03301-27

4.1 - Measurement 03301- 03301-27

03301- 03301-27 Cast In Place Concrete will not be measured for payment.

03301-6 03301-27

03301- 03301-27

4.2 - Payment 03301-26 03301-27

03301- 03301-27 This work is incidental to other items in this contract and direct payment for Cast In Place Concrete will not be made.

03301- 03301-27

03345-28 03345-1

END OF SPECIFICATION 03301

DIVISION 3 CONCRETE

03345-28 03345-

CONCRETE FINISHING 03345

03345-28 03345-

PART 1 - GENERAL

03345-28 03345-

1.1 - Description 03345-28 03345-

03345-28 03345- This section specifies finishing of concrete surfaces.

03345-28 03345-

1.2 - Related Work Specified Elsewhere 03345-28 03345-

03345-28 03345- 03301 - Cast-in-Place Concrete 03345-28 03345-

03345-28 03345-

1.3 - Locations 03345-28 03345-

03345-28 03345- Provide Class 1 finishing to all concrete surfaces except in crawl spaces. In addition, finish exposed surfaces to the Class designated on the drawings.

03345-28 03345-

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

03345-28 03345-

2.1 - Grout 03345-28 03345-

03345-28 03345- Patching Grout - 1 part portland cement, 2 parts sand.

03345-28 03345- Finishing grout - equal parts portland cement and sand.

03345-28 03345-

2.2 - Salt 03345- 03345-

03345-28 03345- Leslie Salt Co. or Morton's Kiln Dried Coarse Softener Salt. Use ordinary sodium chloride, kiln dried and packaged water softener salt. Deliver salt to the job site clean and free free from dirt or other contamination.

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