Coconino Kaibab Visitor center repairs specifications final.pdf

USDA Forest Service Coconino and Kaibab National Forest

Red Rock and North Kaibab Ranger Districts, Red Rock Ranger Station Visitor Center and

North Kaibab Visitor Center Maintenance Repairs

Prepared by:

Coconino National Forest

Facilities Engineering

CSI SPECIFICATION INDEX

FOR

RED ROCK RANGER VISITOR CENTER

AND

NORTH KAIBAB VISTOR CENTER

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS PAGE

01010 SUMMARY OF WORK 5

01011 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS 14

01012 ABBREVIATIONS 17

01013 DEFINITIONS 20

01014 SCHEDULING, COORDINATION, AND MEETINGS 24

01020 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT 26

01022 SPECIFICATION HIERARCHY 33

01050 QUALITY CONTROL 34

01070 MOBILIZATION 35

01300 SUBMITTALS 36

01500 DESIGN COMPONENTS 39

DIVISION 2 – SITE WORK

02010 DEMOLITION 41

02530 SANITARY SEWERAGE 43

02660 INSTALLATION OF WATERLINES 55

02662 COPPER SERVICE MATERIALS 57

02983 LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION SYSTEM 59

02984 RAIN WATER CISTERN SYSTEMS 62

DIVISION 3 – CONCRETE

03040 CONCRETE FINISHING (DOES NOT INCLUDE STRUCTURAL

FLOOR FINISHING) 64

03346 CONCRETE FLOOR FINISHING FOR STRUCTURAL WORK 66

DIVISION 4 – MASONRY

04100 MORTAR AND MASONRY GROUT 69

04720 CAST STONE VENEER 74

DIVISION 6 – CARPENTRY

06100 ROUGH CARPENTRY 76

06110 WOOD FRAMING 80

06114 WOOD BLOCKING AND CURBING 81

06200 FINISH CARPENTRY 84

06402 INTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORK 88

DIVISION 7 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07210 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION 91

07240 TWO-COAT STUCCO WITH ELASTOMERIC FINISH 93

07600 FLASHING AND SHEET METAL 95

07620 METAL ROOFING 97

07900 JOINT SEALANTS 99

DIVISION 8 – DOORS AND WINDOWS

08110 STEEL DOORS AND FRAMES 101

08411 ALUMINUM FRAME STORE FRONTS 103

08620 SOLATUBES 105

08710 DOOR HARDWARE 107

08800 GLAZING 109

DIVISION 9 – FINISHING

09255 GYPSUM BOARD ASSEMBLIES 111

09270 GYPSUM BOARD SHAFT WALL ASSEMBLIES 113

09680 CARPET AND CARPET BASE 114

09900 PAINTING AND STAINING 116

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10165 PLASTIC TOILET PARTITIONS 118

10270 ACCESS FLOORING 119

10425 SIGNS 121

10800 TOILET ACCESSORIES 122

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12500 WINDOW TREATMENT 124

DIVISION 15 – MECHANICAL

15400 PLUMBING WORK 125

DIVISION 16 – ELECTRICAL

16060 GROUNDING AND BONDING 146

16070 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS 148

16075 ELECTRICAL IDENTIFICATION 150

16123 BUILDING WIRE AND CABLE 152

16131 CONDUIT 155

16134 CABLE TRAYS 159

16138 BOXES 161

16139 CABINETS AND ENCLOSURES 164

16140 WIRING DEVICES 165

16412 ENCLOSED SWITCHES 168

16423 ENCLOSED MOTOR CONTROLLERS 173

16442 SWITCHBOARDS 177

16443 PANELBOARDS 178

16491 FUSES 179

16510 INTERIOR LUMINARIES 181

16520 EXTERIOR LUMINARIES 184

16710 STRUCTURED TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING AND ENCLOSURES 186

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01010

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 LOCATION

The project is located within Yavapai County, Arizona on the Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest. The project site is located at 8375 State Route 179, Sedona, Arizona, which is approximately seven miles north of Interstate 17 and one mile south of the Village of Oak Creek in north central Arizona. The project site is approximately 50 miles south of Flagstaff and 100 miles north of Phoenix, Arizona.

To reach the site, take Interstate 17 to Exit #298 (Sedona Interchange) and head north on State Route

179. Drive north on SR 179 for approximately seven miles to the Ranger Station entrance.

The project site is more specifically described as follows:

NE ¼ of Section 25, T. 16 N, R. 5 E, Gila and Salt River Meridian

The site lies at approximately 3,900 feet elevation. The construction season is year-round.

The second project location is in Coconino County, Arizona on the North Kaibab Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest. The project is located at Highway 89A/State Highway 67, Jacob Lake, Arizona, 86022. The Project site is approximately 30 miles southeast of Fredonia and 165 miles northwest of Flagstaff, Arizona.

The project site is more specifically described as follows:

NE ¼ of Section 07, T. 38N, R. 2 E, Gila and Salt River Meridian

The site lies at approximately 8,000 feet in elevation. The construction season is usually May through early November.

1.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK

1.2.1 General

The project consists of minor demolition, maintenance and repairs of the Red Rock Ranger Station and Jacob Lake Visitor Center buildings according to the requirements as described in the contract specifications and as depicted on the contract drawings.

The project includes the repair/construction work on a 5,800 and 1,552 square foot visitor center buildings. Optional repair/construction work on a 13,390 square foot office building and one 7,600 square foot warehouse building is included. Optional work on a septic system for the Jacob Lake work center is included as well.

The project includes the maintenance and repair or removal and replacement of doors, maintenance and repair or removal and replacement of bathroom stall toilet partitions, repair and maintenance of stone veneer, repair of a water valve(s)/faucets/toilets associated with the bathrooms, repair of exterior wood trim, facia and ceiling boards, cleaning, preparation of all exterior building surfaces for paint or stain, cleaning and preparation of concrete for new stain and electrical/lighting work. Optional work will include preparation of all exterior building surfaces for paint or stain on the Red Rock Ranger Station main office and warehouse, repair and maintenance of stone veneer, repair/replacement of bathroom faucets, toilets, conference room electrical outlets, solar tubes, doors, kitchen faucet and backsplash.

Other optional work will be at the Jacob Lake work center septic system and will include new septic tank riser lids, seals and locks plus a new fabricated lockable lid for the diversion box at the septic leach field.

Red Rock Ranger Station Visitor Center pictures

North Kaibab Visitor Center pictures

Red Rock Ranger Station Office & Warehouse pictures (Optional)

Jacob Lake Work Center Pictures (Optional)

The project shall include all work listed plus other minor items of work in accordance with the contract drawings, specifications, and requirements of the contract.

Jacob Lake Visitor Center work shall include re-securing exterior recessed lighting cans. The west exterior wall near smokey bear needs to be investigated and repaired as there are plants growing into the walls and protruding into the inside near the window. All windows need to have the old silicone removed and replaced with new silicone. The light bulb or the motion sensor needed to be replaced on the southeast fixture. Coordination between forest service IT is needed to clean up all the unnecessary security camera system cabling or to have it the system replaced. The upstairs storage has two vents and each needs to have their filters replaced. One standard vent opening needs a new louvered cover. In the janitor’s closet there needs to be coordination to determine if the old comm boards are these working or needed. All the existing shut off valves shall be tagged and labeled so it is known what they shut off/operate. The old septic vault indicator needs to be removed. The old vault needs to be removed and/or properly plugged so that no sewer is flowing into the vault providing uninterrupted flow to the Jacob Lake Lodge septic system. The exiting water hydrant outside the building needs to be replaced.

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies, and perform all work required to complete the project in accordance with the project specifications and drawings, and in accordance with the provisions of the contract.

All materials furnished by the Contractor or otherwise incorporated into the work shall be of the quality specified in the project documents.

1.3 TIMING OF THE WORK

The work is anticipated to start as soon as is practicable and possible after Contract award and issuance by the Government of the Notice to Proceed.

Work hours shall be as agreed upon between the Contractor and the Contracting Officer at the pre-construction meeting but shall be generally limited to daylight hours. Contracting Officer approval is required for any work performed outside of the established work hours. There are no limitations placed on weekend or holiday work.

The Contractor shall not be permitted to perform work which requires Government on weekends or federal holidays without first obtaining written permission of all applicable parties. The Contractor shall not commence work requiring critical inspections (such as water line tie-ins) that cannot be completed during normal business hours.

1.4 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED FACILITIES

1.4.1 Temporary Office, Staging, and Storage

Space for temporary office, staging, and/or storage may be created by the Contractor within the project clearing limits provided that such work does not impact the final grading of the site. Space for temporary office, staging, and/or storage is not available on National Forest System lands outside of the project clearing limits. Any damage to property or resources outside the scope of this contract resulting from the Contractor’s use of the site will be repaired or replaced by the Contractor at the direction of the Contracting Officer with no additional charge to the Government. The Contractor shall be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and removal of any/all necessary temporary utility connections. Any/all temporary use areas and temporary services shall be completely removed, and the areas restored upon completion of use.

1.4.2 Sanitary Facilities

Sanitary facilities will not be available for this project and must be furnished by the Contractor. Such facilities shall be maintained during the life of the contract and removed upon contract completion.

1.4.3 Water Availability

There is water available for use at the site.

1.5 MATERIAL SOURCES

All imported materials shall be obtained from a commercial source.

1.6 CLEAN UP AND DISPOSAL

Disposal of waste material shall be off National Forest Land and in compliance with these specifications and all local, State, and Federal laws regarding disposal of solid waste and hazardous materials.

1.8 EXISTING UTILITIES

The contract drawings may or may not indicate or accurately reflect all existing buried utilities on the site. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to notify all necessary utility location services (“Blue Stake Law”) prior to any excavation activities and to avoid damaging all existing utilities. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to locate and preserve all marked facilities. Any damages to marked facilities shall be repaired at the expense of the Contractor.

1.9 TRAFFIC CONTROL

The Contractor shall always conduct its work to ensure the least possible obstruction to traffic and other inconvenience to the public, and to ensure the protection of persons and property.

1.11 SAFETY

The Contractor shall adhere to all local, State, and Federal safety regulations.

The Contractor is responsible for safeguarding employees, the public, existing facilities, and forest resources from all contract operations. The Contractor shall erect signs and barricades, as specified in these specifications, and as detailed in the Contractor produced safety plan, to make unguarded operations safe. Signs and barricades shall be maintained at night and on weekends

The Contractor alone shall always be responsible for the safety of the Contractor, Contractor’s employees, and its subcontractors’ employees, and for Contractor and its subcontractors’ plant and equipment and the method of performing the work.

1.12 PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES

1.12.1 Protection of the Work

The Contractor shall take precautions to protect all work during the construction period. The Contractor shall provide and maintain adequate protection during severe weather conditions to prevent damage to the work and materials.

Trees, fences, poles, underground structures, and all other property shall be protected unless their removal is authorized in the contract documents. Any property damaged shall be restored by the Contractor, at its expense, to the owner’s satisfaction.

1.12.2 Security

No security will be provided by the Government. The Contractor shall take all precautions deemed necessary to secure the worksite, improvements, materials, and equipment. This may include security fencing or other active or passive security measures.

1.13 CONTRACTOR UNDERSTANDS WORK AND WORKING CONDITIONS

By executing this Contract with the Government, the Contractor warrants that it has, by careful examination, satisfied itself as to the nature and location of the work, including soil and subsurface conditions, the character, quality and quantity of materials to be encountered, the character of equipment and facilities needed preliminarily to and during prosecution of the work, the general and local conditions, and all other matters which can in any way be expected to affect its work under the Contract.

1.14 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS

The Contractor shall keep on the job a complete copy of all drawings and specifications which are a part of this Contract either directly or by reference herein. In the case of a discrepancy between the specifications, drawings, referenced documents, and/or the physical conditions of the job, the matter shall be immediately submitted to the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Any deviation from the contract documents must be approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.

1.17 ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS

No asbestos containing materials shall be allowed in the project or utilized during construction.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 – EXECUTION (NOT USED)

PART 4 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Compensation provided for in the contract shall be as described and specified in Section 01020 of these Contract Specifications.

4.2 METHODS OF MEASUREMENT

The methods of measurement for determining final payments for this contract shall be as designated in the Schedule of Items for each Pay Item and as described and specified in Section 01020 of these Contract Specifications.

*** END OF SPECIFICATION SECTION 01010 ***

SECTION 01011

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

This section includes:

• Permits

• Intent

• Coordination and Meetings

• Field Engineering

• Submittals

• Quality Assurance

• Temporary Facilities and Utilities

• Installation

• Closeout

Related Specifications:

01014 Scheduling, Coordination, and Meetings 01030 Construction Survey and Staking 01050 Quality Control 01300 Submittals

1.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

a. Permits: None.

b. Intent: Drawings and specifications are intended to provide the basis for the proper completion of the project suitable for the intended use of the Forest Service.

Items not expressly set forth, but which are reasonably implied or necessary for the proper performance of this work shall be included.

c. Scheduling, Coordination, and Meetings: Refer to Section 01014 of these Specifications for all requirements.

d. Field Engineering: Verify and locate utilities, existing facilities, and equipment

e. Submittals: Refer to Section 01300 of these Specifications. Submittal requirements of individual portions of the work are specified in the applicable sections of these Specifications and/or on the drawings.

f. Quality Assurance: Verify dimensions on Drawings with dimensions at the sites. Do not scale measurements for the work off the Drawings!

Refer also to Section 01050 of these Specifications.

g. Measurement and Payment: Refer to Section 01020 of these Specifications.

h. Temporary Facilities: The Contractor shall be responsible for all costs or use charges for temporary facilities until project completion.

The Contractor shall be responsible for protecting all equipment and supplies for use on the project and stored on site. The Contractor shall be responsible for all costs required to provide such protection.

Temporary Office: The Contractor may locate an office/security trailer at the job site. Other trailers, tents, etc. will not be permitted for living quarters.

All temporary services and use areas shall be completely removed and the areas restored upon completion of use.

Staging Area: This area will be determined by the COR after reviewing the existing conditions with the Contractor prior to starting the project.

Wastewater Facilities: Sanitary facilities for construction workers shall be furnished by the

Contractor and maintained during the life of the contract.

Potable Water: There is water available for use at the site.

Electric Power Service: Electrical service is available at the site.

Clean up and Waste Disposal: The Contractor shall be responsible for solid waste disposal. The

Contractor shall always keep the area in a clean, neat, and orderly condition. The Contractor shall always keep the site free of loose and blowing garbage. The Contractor shall promptly clean up any loose garbage on the site and any garbage that has blown onto adjacent land.

Construction related debris shall be removed promptly from the site and disposed of in a lawful manner. Fees for the use of the landfills or transfer stations shall be paid for by the Contractor if there is a charge.

The Contractor shall not use Forest Service dumpsters for solid waste disposal. Disposal of waste material shall be off National Forest Land and in compliance with local laws regarding disposal of construction waste. Burning of debris shall not be allowed unless the Contractor applies for and is granted burn permits from any/all applicable agencies, including the Forest Service.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (Not used)

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Inspect substrates and report unsatisfactory conditions in writing.

Do not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

Take field measurements prior to fabrication where practical. Form to required shapes and sizes with true edges, lines, and angles. Provide inserts and templates as needed for work of other trades.

Install materials in exact accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and approved submittals.

Restore units damaged during installation. Units that cannot be restored will be replaced at no additional expense to the Government.

Refer to additional installation requirements and tolerances specified under individual specification sections.

3.2 CLOSE-OUT GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Prepare a punch list for remaining work for review by the COR.

Complete punch list items promptly at no additional expense to the Government.

Submit accurate record documents of buildings and site. Submit operating manuals, maintenance manuals and warranty information.

Remove temporary facilities and provide final cleaning and touch-up.

Restore portions of building, site improvements, landscaping and other items damaged by construction operations to the satisfaction of the COR at no additional expense to the Government.

*** END OF SPECIFICATION SECTION 01011 ***

SECTION 01012

ABBREVIATIONS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

This section includes descriptions of common abbreviations used in the contract documents. Where an abbreviation is used in the contract documents which is not defined herein, the Contractor shall seek clarification from the Contracting Officer’s Representative or Inspector.

1.2 ABBREVIATIONS

Whenever in these specifications, or in other contract documents, the following terms, or proper nouns in place of them, are used, the intent and meaning shall be interpreted as follows. Reference to a specific standard or specification shall mean the latest edition or amendment in effect on date of invitation to bid.

Organizations and Standards:

AASHTO—American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials ACI—American Concrete Institute AISC—American Institute of Steel Construction AISI—American Iron and Steel Institute AITC—American Institute of Timber Construction ANSI—American National Standards Institute APA—American Plywood Association API—American Petroleum Institute APS – Arizona Public Service (Commercial Electricity Provider) ASME—American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASTM—American Society for Testing and Material ATCC—American Type Culture Collection AWPA—American Wood Preservers Association AWPB—American Wood Preservers Bureau AWC – Arizona Water Company (Commercial Potable Water Provider) CFR—Code of Federal Regulations CRSI—Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute CS—Commercial Standard issued by U. S. Department of Commerce DEMA—Diesel Engine Manufacturers Association FAR—Federal Acquisition Regulation FED SPEC..or FS—Federal Specifications FSS—Federal Specifications and Standards GSA—General Services Administration LPI—Lightning Protection Institute MIL—Military Specifications MSHA—Mine Safety and Health Administration MUTCD—Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices NBFU—National Bureau of Fire Underwriters

NBS—National Bureau of Standards NEMA—National Electrical Manufacturers Association NESC—National Electrical Safety Code NFPA—(Fire)—National Fire Protection Association NFPA—(Forest)—National Forest Products Association NMSHTD—New Mexico State Highway and Transportation Department NSF—National Sanitation Foundation NST—National Standard Thread NWMA—National Woodwork Manufacturers Association OSHA—Occupational Safety and Health Administration PCA—Portland Cement Association PCI—Pre-stressed Concrete Institute PS—Product Standard issued by the U. S. Department of Commerce PTI—Post-Tensioning Institute Qwest – Qwest, Inc., Commercial Communications Provider RIS—Redwood Inspection Service SAE—Society of Automotive Engineers SF—Standard Form SSPC—Steel Structures Painting Council UL—Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc.

USASI—United States of America Standards Institute USCS—Unified Soil Classification System WCLIB—West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau WWPA—Western Wood Products Association

Items Units, Etc.:

Acre AC.

Aluminum AL.

Asbestos Containing Material ACM.

Asphalt ASP.

Cement CEMT.

Clearing & Grubbing CLEAR & GRUB.

Compaction CMPCT.

Complete in Place CIP.

Concrete CONC.

Corrugated Metal Pipe CMP.

Corrugated Steel C.S.P.

Cubic Yard C.Y.

Cubic Yard Mile C.Y.MI.

Diameter DIA.

Each EA.

Erosion and Pollution Control E & P CONTROL Fabricated FABR.

Finish Floor Elevation F.F.E.

Foundation FOUND.

Furnished FURN.

Gallon GAL.

Grade GR.

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR.

Height HT.

High Strength H. STRENGTH Horizontal HOR.

Hour HR.

Kips per Square Inch KSI Kilogram Kg.

Linear Foot L.F.

Lump Sum L.S.

Lump Sum Quantity L.S.Q.

Maximum max.

Meter m Mile mi.

Millimeter mm Minimum min.

Parts Per Million ppm Polyvinylchloride PVC Pounds lbs Square Foot S.F.

Square Yard S.Y.

*** END OF SPECIFICATION SECTION 01012 ***

SECTION 01013

DEFINITIONS

1.1 SUMMARY

This section includes definitions of common abbreviations used in the contract documents. Where a word or term is used in the contract documents which is not defined herein and which could be interpreted in multiple ways, the Contractor shall seek clarification from the Contracting Officer’s Representative or Inspector.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

Wherever in these Specifications, or in other contract documents, the following terms, or pronouns in place of them, are used, the intent and meaning shall be interpreted as follows:

Adjustment in Contract Price: “Adjustment in contract price” shall mean “equitable adjustment” as used in the Federal Acquisition Regulations.

Base Course: The layer or layers of specified or selected material of designed thickness placed on a sub-base or sub-grade to support a surface course.

Bearings: The portion of a beam, girder or truss that transmits the bridge superstructure load to the substructure.

Berm: Curb or dike constructed to control runoff water or traffic flow.

Change: “Change” means “Change Order” as used in the Federal Acquisition Regulations.

Clearing Limits: The limits of clearing as determined by the Contractor through construction surveys based upon design criteria as shown on the drawings. Clearing Limits shall be surveyed and clearly designated on the ground by the Contractor in accordance with other section of these Specifications.

Conduit: 1) A natural or artificial channel for carrying fluids, as water pipes, canals and aqueducts. 2) Tube steel, plastic or aluminum, through which electrical or communication conductors are run.

Construction Slash: All vegetative material not meeting utilization standards, such as tops and limbs, timber, brush and grubbed stumps associated with construction or reconstruction of a facility.

Contracting Officer (CO): The person with the authority to enter into, administer and/or terminate contracts and make changes in contract time or price.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): The person authorized to represent the CO. The COR is not authorized to make changes in contract time or price.

Contractor: The individual, partnership, joint venture or corporation undertaking the execution of the work under the terms of the contract and acting directly or through their agent, employees or sub-contractors.

Culvert: A conduit or passageway under a road, trail or other obstruction. A culvert differs from a bridge in that it is usually constructed entirely below the elevation of the traveled way.

Defect: A failure to meet a requirement with respect to a single quality characteristic.

Drawing: The documents, including plan and profile sheets, cross sections, diagrams, layouts, schematics, descriptive literature, illustrations, schedules, performance and test data and similar materials showing details for construction of items, improvements, facilities, etc.

Embankment: A structure of soil, aggregate or rock material placed on the prepared ground surface and constructed to subgrade.

Engineer: Wherever in the Contract documents the word “Engineer” is used, it shall be understood to mean the duly authorized Forest Service “Contracting Officer’s Representative” unless otherwise expressly stated.

Equipment: All machinery and equipment, together with the necessary supplies for upkeep and maintenance, as well as tools and apparatus necessary for the proper construction and acceptable completion of the work.

Excess Excavation: Material from the excavation in excess of that needed for construction of designed roadways and facilities.

Forest Service: The United States of America, acting through the Forest Service, U.S.

Department of Agriculture.

Gauge: The term “gauge” when used in connection with the measurement of plates will mean the U. S. Standard Gauge. When reference is made to the measurement of metal sheets used in the manufacture of corrugated metal, pipe, metal plate culverts and arches, and metal cribbing, then the term means the “gauge” or “thickness” specified in AASHTO M 36, M 167, M 196 and M 219, as applicable. When the term “gauge” refers to the measurement of wire, it will mean the wire gauge specified in AASHTO M 32.

Government: Wherever in the Contract documents the word “Government” is used, it shall be understood to mean the duly authorized Forest Service “Inspector” or “Contracting Officer’s Representative.”

Government Land: National Forest System lands, and other lands controlled or administered by the Forest Service or by other Federal agencies.

Inspector: The Government-authorized representative designated in writing by the CO or COR responsible for detailed inspection.

Job-Mix Formula: The percentage of each material in a mixture intended for a particular use.

Laboratory: A testing laboratory of the Government or any other testing laboratory approved by the Contracting Officer.

Materials: Any substance specified for use in the construction of the project and its appurtenances.

Maximum Density: The highest density that can be obtained under stated conditions.

Measurement: Determining and expressing the quantities of work or materials.

Multi-Beam Girder: A pre-cast, pre-stressed concrete member where the concrete deck is pre-cast as an integral part of the member.

Neat Line: A line defining the proposed or specified limits of an excavation or structure.

Nominal Dimensions or Weights: The numerical values shown on the drawings or in the specifications as measurements of material to be used in the construction.

Owner: Whenever in the Contract documents the word “Owner” or words of like import are used, they shall be understood to mean the “Contracting Officer” unless otherwise expressly stated.

Owner’s Representative: Wherever in the Contract documents the words “Owner’s Representative” or words of like import are used, they shall be understood to mean the duly authorized Forest Service “Contracting Officer’s Representative” unless otherwise expressly stated.

Pavement Structure: Sub-base, base or surface course, or combination thereof, placed on a sub-grade to support the traffic load and distribute it to the roadbed.

Pipe: A culvert that is circular (round) in cross-section.

Profile Grade: The trace of a vertical plane, as shown on the drawings, intersection the top surface at the centerline of the proposed facility construction.

Random Sampling: Sampling at times or locations determined in advance by the use of a table of random numbers.

Reasonably Close Conformity: Unless working tolerances are specified, all work performed and materials furnished shall be in reasonable close conformity with lines, grades, cross sections, dimensions and material requirements shown on the drawings, indicated in the specifications or designated on the ground. “Reasonably close conformity” is compliance with reasonable and customary manufacturing and construction tolerances.

Road Template: The shape and cross-sectional dimensions of the roadway to be constructed as defined by the construction staking notes and the characteristics of the typical sections.

Roadbed: The graded portion of a road between the intersection of sub-grade and side slopes excluding that portion of the ditch below sub-grade.

Roadside: A general term denoting the area adjoining the outer edge of the roadway.

Roadway: The portion of the road within the limits of excavation and embankment, including slope rounding.

Schedule of Items: A schedule in the contract that contains a listing and description of construction items, quantities, units of measure, methods of measurement, unit price and amount.

Shoulder: The portion of the roadway contiguous to the traveled way for accommodation of stopped vehicles, for emergency use, and for lateral support of pavement structure.

Second Samples: A sample taken when the initial sample indicates that the material is defective.

Sidewalk: The portion of the roadway constructed primarily for pedestrian use.

Specifications: A description of the technical requirements for a material, product, or service that includes criteria for determination whether these requirements are met.

Standard Specifications: Specifications approved for general application and repetitive use.

Sub-base: The layers of specified or selected material of designed thickness placed on a sub-grade to support a base course.

Sub-grade: The layers of roadbed that bring it up to the top surface, upon which sub-base, base or surface course is constructed. For roads without base course or surface course, that portion of roadbed prepared as the finished wearing surface.

Unit of Measurement: The unit and fractions of units shown in the Schedule of Items.

Unsuitable Material: The material excavated during construction that is not usable in embankment or as fill and must be disposed of or that can be used only in certain locations or for limited purposes.

*** END OF SPECIFICATION SECTION 01013 ***

SECTION 01014

SCHEDULING, COORDINATION, AND MEETINGS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

This section includes general contract requirements in regard to coordination, meetings, and administration but may not reflect all such requirements as specified elsewhere in the contract documents.

1.2 SCHEDULING

A schedule for all work must be submitted to and approved by the Government in accordance with the contract requirements. A preliminary construction schedule shall be submitted to the Government at least 7 calendar days before the pre-work/pre-construction conference. The Government will approve or reject the schedule within 7 calendar days after the pre-work/pre-construction conference

1.2 MEETINGS

A pre-work meeting (pre-construction conference) will be held at the site prior to start of any work for clarification of the project.

Arrange for progress meetings during construction, prior to applications for payment, prior to any critical work items, prior to critical inspection items, etc.

The Government may request and the Contractor shall arrange for at the Government’s request meetings as necessary during the course of the project.

1.3 COORDINATION

The Contractor shall notify the Forest Service seven (7) days in advance of any construction work.

Work includes coordination with government agencies, private utilities, and the general public.

Coordinate the work of all trades and sub-contractors.

Prepare coordination drawings for areas above ceiling where close tolerances are required between building elements and mechanical and electrical work.

Verify location of utilities and existing conditions. Notify COR of conditions differing from those indicated on the Drawings.

1.4 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

The Contractor shall be fully responsible for seeing that construction activities conform to the approved final drawings and specifications, and according to provisions of this contract. The Government will provide timely reviews as requested by the Contractor and will periodically review work at any time. The Contractor shall provide access for any/all Governmental inspections, reviews, etc.

*** END OF SPECIFICATION SECTION 01014 ***

MEASUREMENT & PAYMENT – 01020

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Measurement and payment for contract work will be made only for and under those pay items as described in this section and as included in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS. All other work and materials will be considered incidental to the completion of the items shown and no separate payment will be made.

1.2 DETERMINATION OF QUANTITIES AND UNITS OF MEASUREMENT

Pay items as described in this section and as included in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS will be measured for payment according to the units and methods of measurement as described below.

When, in the course of contract execution, quantities for certain work items are desired to be measured independently of the pay items described below, the determination of quantities and units of measurement shall be in accordance with the FP-03 Standard Specifications, Section 109, as referenced.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 – EXECUTION (NOT USED)

PART 4 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1.1 Measurement and Payment – General Stipulations

Compensation provided for in the contract is full payment for performing all contract work in a complete and acceptable manner. All risk, loss, damage, or expense arising out of the nature or prosecution of the work is included in the compensation provided by the contract.

Work required by the contract will not be paid for directly unless a Pay Item for the work is designated in the Schedule of Items.

Work not paid for directly is considered to be included under the other contract Pay Items.

The quantity to be paid for is the quantity designated in the Schedule of Items. No payment will be made for work performed in excess of that shown or otherwise authorized.

4.1.2 Measurement and Payment – Bid Schedule Items to be Measured for Payment

All work under this contract will be measured for payment using the following measurement and payment items, as described in the specifications and as designated in the Schedule of Items.

4.2 METHODS OF MEASUREMENT

The following method of measurement for determining final payment is designated in the Schedule of Items for each Pay Item:

a. Lump Sum (LS). This quantity denotes one complete unit of work as required by or described in the contract documents and includes all materials, equipment, labor, supplies, and incidental items and expenses necessary to complete the unit of work.

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SPECIFICATION HIERARCHY – 01022

PART 1 – HIERARCHY OF SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 – GENERAL

This section describes the applicability and hierarchy of the contract specifications to include those specifications incorporated by reference.

This section also describes the separate ownership implications applicable to a minor amount of the utility service line/conduit work.

This section is applicable to the contract specifications. In the case of any conflict or discrepancy between the contract specifications and the contract drawings, the Contractor shall notify the COR who will provide clarification as quickly as possible.

1.1.1 – COR NOTIFICATION OF CONFLICTS

The Contractor shall notify and consult with the COR in all cases of conflicts between the contract documents. The COR will then provide written clarification and direction in a timely manner.

Failure on the part of the Contractor to notify the COR of a conflict between contract documents does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to properly perform the work. Work performed improperly due to an erroneous interpretation or assumption on the part of the Contractor, even in a case of conflicting documents, may result in removal and replacement of the work at the Contractor’s expense.

1.2 – HIERARCHY OF SPECIFICATIONS AS APPLICABLE TO THE WORK

1.3 – WORK NOT ADDRESSED IN THIS SECTION

For all portions of the work not specifically addressed in this section, the contract documents intended to cover those portions of the work shall govern. The Contractor shall notify the COR of any conflicts between contract documents as soon as they are discovered.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 – EXECUTION (NOT USED)

PART 4 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT (NOT USED)

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QUALITY CONTROL – 01050

PART 1 – DESCRIPTION

This work shall consist of providing quality control in conformance with the inspection of construction provisions of this contract to ensure compliance with the drawings, specifications, and provisions of the contract, and measuring the quantities of completed work in conformance with the provisions of the applicable specifications. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tests, and reports necessary to meet the requirements of this specification.

PART 2 – CONSTRUCTION

The Contractor shall provide and maintain a quality control system that will ensure that all services, supplies, and construction required under this contract conform to the contract requirements. The Contractor shall perform, or cause to be performed, the sampling, inspection, and testing required to substantiate that all supplies, services, and construction conform to the contract requirements.

The Contractor shall also perform, or cause to be performed, all measurement of quantities of materials incorporated into the work or work processes that are to be measured under the provisions of the contract.

Quantity Measurements. The Contractor shall make all measurements for computation of quantities, or fractions thereof, for all work items specified for payment. The Contractor shall compute the quantities, or fractions thereof, for periodic payments; the Government will compute the quantities for the final payment based on measurements taken by the Contractor. All Contractor measurements are subject to verification. The Contractor shall submit all field notes, calculation sheets, and other data used to determine quantities. The accepted quantities will be paid for at the contract unit price for each pay item shown in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS. Work items not included on the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS are considered incidental to other pay items.

Sampling and Testing: Frequencies for making approvals, inspecting, sampling and testing shall be as indicated in the contract specifications or on the contract drawings. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all specified sampling and testing requirements are performed, and that they are performed in a timely and proper manner in accordance with the contract documents.

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MOBILIZATION – 01070

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 - Description

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.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

NONE

PART 3 - EXECUTION

NONE

PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 - Measurement

Progress payments will be made as follows:

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.

(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.

(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.

(c) Upon completion of all work on the project, any unpaid amount for mobilization will be paid.

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.

The total of all payments shall not exceed the original contract amount for this item.

4.2 - Payment

Payment will be made under:

PAY ITEM DESCRIPTION PAY UNIT

01070(01) Mobilization (Including Bonding Cost) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LS

01070(02) Mobilization (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LS

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SUBMITTALS – 01300

PART 1 – REQUIREMENTS

It will be the Contractor's responsibility to be aware of all items for which any type of submittal is required as described in the contract documents.

It will be the Contractor’s responsibility to submit all items with such promptness as to cause no delay in the work. Contractor shall allow 5 working days for processing of submittals by the Government. The Government will not be responsible for delays caused by late or improper submittal procedures.

Approvals must be obtained before starting work which involves the item. The Government will not be responsible for improper materials or work incorporated into the work as a result of improper or a lack of proper submittals.

Submittals may also be referred to as shop drawings.

Applicable submittal requirements of all other referenced specifications shall apply to this section.

PART 2 – MANUFACTURER'S LITERATURE AND SHOP DRAWINGS

A. The Contractor shall submit three (3) copies of all submittals to the Government for approval on the items required herein and on all other items required elsewhere in the contract documents.

B. For each submittal, the Contractor must receive written approval from the Government to use the item before incorporating it into the project work.

C. Literature must be marked or otherwise designated to show the exact model, size, etc. the Contractor proposes to use. Information must be adequate to determine compliance with the specifications.

D. Submittals must be made and approvals must be received for products differing from those described in the contract documents.

E. Submittals will be waived if the Contractor furnishes the exact item used for design when the manufacturer's model, size, etc. are shown in the contract.

PART 3 – REQUIRED SUBMITTALS (INCOMPLETE LIST)

The following is a partial and incomplete list of some of the submittals required for the civil site work of the project. There are many other submittal requirements for this project as described

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Manufacturer's literature, shop drawings, or samples are required for the following items related to the civil site work. This list is not inclusive and does not reflect all submittal requirements for the civil site work or the project in whole.

1. Paint color(s)

2. All Signs

3. Door(s) and Door hardware

4. Toilet partitions

5. Electrical schematic and fixtures

6. Faucets

7. Kitchen backsplash

8. Blinds

9. Carpet

10. Septic covers and locks

11. Diversion box cover and lock

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SECTION 01500

DESIGN COMPONENTS

1.1 SCOPE

This section includes a description of those items of the work for which the Contractor will be required to perform some amount of design work. For those items of work described below, the contract specifications and drawings contain varying degrees of detail and/or requirements. In all cases, the Contractor will be required to perform additional design work in order to fully complete and properly install/construct the items. In some cases, only general design parameters are provided in the contract documents and the Contractor will have to carry out the detailed design work necessary to fully construct/install/etc. the item of work.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

In all cases, the Contractor shall submit all designs, shop drawings, plans, product sheets, system specifications, etc. for each of the following items to allow the Government to review the proposed design/product/system and determine if it meets the contract requirements.

The Contractor shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer’s Representative on each of these items prior to initiation of design and/or product selection work to ensure that all parties have a clear understanding of what is expected and what the parameters and requirements of the design and/or finished product entail.

The Government reserves the right to approve, modify, or reject the submitted designs, products, systems, etc., based on the contract requirements.

Submittals shall be in accordance with the requirements of Section 01300.

PART 2 – ITEMS TO REQUIRE CONTRACTOR DESIGN EFFORT

2.1 – ARCHITECTURAL ITEMS

The following architectural items require a submittal drawing or shop drawing which fully details the specific proposed design, layout, dimensions, materials, finishes, etc. of the work. This list may not be fully inclusive of all architectural items for which some amount of Contractor design effort will be necessary. For any architectural items not included in this list which will require Contractor design and/or system selection, coordinate with the COR and submit design/product details as requested. See the architectural specifications and drawings for details.

1. Visitor Contact Building: Toilet partitions and exterior concrete stain procedure.

3. Office Building: Kitchen sink backsplash, blinds, .

4. Visitor Contact Building: Carpet

5. Door and window details for all buildings.

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2.4 – LANDSCAPE ITEMS

The following landscape items require product submittals and submittal designs, drawings, shop drawings, and/or detailed product/system information which fully detail the specific proposed products, systems, design, layout, dimensions, materials, finishes, etc. of the work. This list may not be fully inclusive of all landscape items or systems for which some amount of Contractor design effort will be necessary. For any landscape items or systems not included in this list which will require Contractor design and/or system selection, coordinate with the COR and submit design/product details as requested. See the landscape specifications and drawings for details.

1. Irrigation Systems – to be installed as described in the Landscape Specifications Section

02983; shall be provided and installed in accordance with the contract documents;

Contractor may need to provide system design details to furnish a complete and functional product, and may need to perform field engineering to integrate the system into the work; Contractor shall submit, along with other items as necessary, product/system data on the system proposed for installation and shall submit engineering designs and/or shop drawings indicating how the system will be incorporated into the work.

2. Rain Water Cistern Systems – to be installed as shown on the contract drawings; shall be provided and installed in accordance with the specifications (see Specifications Section 02984); Contractor shall submit product literature to indicate compliance with contract requirements, and may need to perform field engineering to integrate the system into the work; Contractor shall submit, along with other items as necessary, product/system data on the system proposed for installation and shall submit engineering designs and/or shop drawings for any shop/field fabricated items and to indicate how the system will be incorporated into the work.

PART 3 – EXECUTION (NOT USED)

PART 4 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

All work under this section, including Contractor design work and field engineering work, will not be measured for payment. All work under this section is considered incidental to the contract pay items.

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DIVISION 2 – SITE WORK

SELECTIVE DEMOLITION – 02010

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION REQUIREMENTS

A. Items indicated to be removed and salvaged remain the Government’s property. Carefully detach from existing construction, in a manner to prevent damage, and store as directed by the CO. Include fasteners or brackets needed for reattachment elsewhere.

B. Forest Service Employees will occupy portions of building immediately adjacent to selective demolition area. Conduct selective demolition so Forest Service Employee’s operations will not be disrupted.

C. It is not expected that hazardous materials will be encountered…