Attachment_1_-_Specifications.pdf

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SUMMARY OF WORK

SECTION 011000

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Work for this project consists of parking lot renovation work to extend the life the parking lot. The project includes removal, regrading, and new pavement of the primary entrance. The patching, crack sealing, and slurry sealing of the parking lot.

Then restriping of the parking lot.

1.2 LOCATION

A. This project is located at Moscow Forestry Sciences Laboratory at 1221 South Main Street in Moscow, Idaho.

1.3 GENERAL SITE CONDITIONS AND WEATHER

A. The elevation of the site is approximately 2,600 feet above mean sea level. The construction site experiences snowfall and cold temperatures, from mid-November through March.

1.4 USE OF PREMISES

A. Use of Site: Limit use of premises to areas within the Contract limits indicated. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

1. Limits: Confine constructions operations to:

a. Limit site disturbance, including earthwork and clearing of vegetation, 10 feet (3 m) beyond surface walkways, patios, surface parking, and utilities less than 12 inches (300 mm) in diameter; 15 feet (4.5 m) beyond primary roadway curbs and main utility branch trenches; and 25 feet (7.6 m) beyond constructed areas with permeable surfaces that require additional staging areas in order to limit compaction in the constructed area.

2. Driveways and Entrances: Keep at least one drivewaye and entrancee serving premises clear and available to Government, Government's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

1.5 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Nonsmoking Building: Smoking is not permitted within 25 feet (8 m) of entrances, operable windows, or outdoor air intakes.

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SUMMARY OF WORK

1.6 CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Confine storage of materials to areas as approved by the CO.

B. Contractor shall provide adequate signing and barricades and take necessary safety measures to protect the public during all construction operations. Contractor shall minimize disturbance of all undisturbed areas.

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

Prevent damage to natural surroundings. Restore damaged areas, repairing or replacing damaged trees and plants, at no additional expense to the Government.

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

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

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

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

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

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

1. Contractor shall be responsible for locating and preventing damage to known utilities. If damage occurs, repair utility at no additional expense to the Government.

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

1.7 FIELD VERIFICATION

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

1.8 PERMITS

A. Special permits for electrical work or any other permits required by County, State, or Federal laws or regulations shall be obtained by the Contractor.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (NOT USED)

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ACCIDENT PREVENTION

SECTION 011700

ACCIDENT PREVENTION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. The work of this section consists of establishing an effective accident prevention program and providing a safe environment for all personnel and visitors.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Accident Prevention Program: Before on-site work begins, submit for approval an accident prevention program. The Contracting Officer (CO) will review the proposed program for compliance with OSHA and project requirements. If the program requires any revisions or corrections, the Contractor shall resubmit the program within 10 days.

No progress payments will be processed until the program is approved. The program shall include:

1. Name of responsible supervisor to carry out the program.

2. Weekly and monthly safety meetings.

3. First aid procedures.

4. Outline of each phase of the work, the hazards associated with each major phase, and the methods proposed to ensure property protection and safety of the public, government personnel, and the Contractor's employees. Identify the work included under each phase by reference to specification section or division numbers.

5. Training, both initial and continuing.

6. Planning for possible emergency situations, such as floods, fires, cave-ins, slides, explosions, power outages, and wind storms. Such planning shall take into consideration the nature of construction, site conditions, and degree of exposure of persons and property.

B. Certificates: Provide certificates from a mechanic that all mechanical equipment has been inspected and meets OSHA requirements.

C. Submit a copy of test reports, as required by OSHA, for personnel working with hazardous materials.

D. Submit a brief report of safety meetings and of inspections.

E. Upon request, submit proof of employees' qualifications to perform assigned duties in a safe manner.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Clauses entitled "Accident Prevention" and "Permits and Responsibilities" of the General Provisions. In case of conflicts between Federal, state, and local safety and health

Moscow Parking Lot Renovation 011700-2 requirements, the most stringent shall apply. Equipment or tools not meeting OSHA requirements will not be allowed on the project sites. Failure to comply with the requirements of this section and related sections may result in suspension of work.

B. Qualifications of Employees

1. Ensure that employees are physically qualified to perform their assigned duties in a safe manner.

2. To as great an extent as possible, do not allow employees to work whose ability or alertness is impaired because of drugs, fatigue, illness, intoxication, or other conditions that may expose themselves or others to injury.

3. Operators of vehicles, mobile equipment, hoisting equipment, and hazardous plant equipment shall be able to understand signs, signals, and operating instructions, and be capable of operating such equipment. Provide operating instructions for all equipment. Newly hired operators shall be individually tested by an experienced operator or supervisor to determine if they are capable of safely operating equipment.

1.4 ACCIDENT REPORTING

A. Reportable Accidents: A reportable accident is defined as death, occupational disease, traumatic injury to employees or the public, property damage by accident in excess of $100, and fires. Within 7 days of a reportable accident, fill out and forward to the CO a CA-1 form, which may be obtained from CO.

B. All Other Accidents: The Contractor shall report all other accidents to the CO as soon as possible and assist the CO and other officials as required in the investigation of the accident.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 FIRST AID FACILITIES: provide adequate facilities for the number of employees and the type of construction at the site.

2.2 PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: meet requirements of NIOSH and MSHA, where applicable, as well as ANSI.

2.3 BARRIERS: see division 1 section “Temporary Facilities and Controls” for barriers.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS: post telephone numbers and reporting instructions for ambulance, physician, hospital, fire department, and police in conspicuous locations at the work site.

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3.2 ESCAPE ROUTES: provide and maintain adequate escape routes at all times in accordance with the Life Safety Code (NFPA 101-91). No corridor, aisle, stairway, door, or exit shall be obstructed or used in a manner that interferes with escape routes.

3.3 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

A. Inspect personal protective equipment daily and maintain in a serviceable condition.

Clean, sanitize, and repair, as appropriate, personal items before issuing them to another individual.

B. Inspect and maintain other protective equipment and devices before use and on a periodic basis to ensure safe operation.

3.4 SAFETY MEETINGS

A. As a minimum, conduct weekly 15-minute "toolbox" safety meetings. These meetings shall be conducted by a foreman and attended by all construction personnel at the worksite.

B. Conduct monthly safety meetings for all levels of supervision. Notify the CO so that he may attend. These meetings shall be used to review the effectiveness of the Contractor's safety effort, to resolve current health and safety problems, to provide a forum for planning safe construction activities, and for updating the accident prevention program.

The CO will enter the results of the meetings into his daily log.

3.5 HARD HATS AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AREAS

A. A hard hat area will be designated by the CO. The hard hat area shall be posted by the Contractor in a manner satisfactory to the CO.

B. It is the Contractor's responsibility to require all those working on or visiting the site to wear hard hats and other necessary protective equipment at all times. As a minimum, provide six hard hats for use by visitors. Change liners before reissuing hats.

3.6 TRAINING

A. First Aid: Provide adequate training to ensure prompt and efficient first aid.

B. Hazardous Material: Train and instruct each employee exposed to hazardous material in safe and approved methods of handling and storage. Hazardous materials are defined as explosive, flammable, poisonous, corrosive, oxidizing, irritating, or otherwise harmful substances that could cause death or injury.

END OF SECTION 011700

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SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

SECTION 013300

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1- GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, and other miscellaneous submittals.

B. See Division 1 Section "Quality Requirements" for submitting test and inspection re-ports and Delegated-Design Submittals.

C. See Division 1 Section "Closeout Procedures" for submitting warranties Project Rec-ord Documents, operation and maintenance manuals and “as builts” drawings.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Action Submittals: Written and graphic information that requires Contracting Of-ficer’s (CO's) responsive action.

B. Informational Submittals: Written information that does not require CO's approval.

Submittals may be rejected for not complying with requirements.

1.3 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities.

1. Coordinate transmittal of different types of submittals for related parts of the Work so processing will not be delayed because of need to review submittals concurrently for coordination.

a. CO reserves the right to withhold action on a submittal requiring coordina-tion with other submittals until related submittals are received.

B. Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for resub-mittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence on CO's receipt of submittal.

1. Initial Review: Allow 10 working days for initial review of each submittal. Al-low additional time if processing must be delayed to permit coordination with subsequent submittals. CO will advise Contractor when a submittal being pro-cessed must be delayed for coordination.

2. If intermediate submittal is necessary, process it in same manner as initial sub-mittal.

3. Allow 10 working days for processing each resubmittal.

4. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing.

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C. Identification: Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal for identifica-tion.

1. Indicate name of firm or entity that prepared each submittal on label or title block.

2. Provide a space approximately [2 by 3 inches] on label or beside title block to record Contractor's review and approval markings and action taken by CO.

3. Include the following information on label for processing and recording action taken:

a. Project name.

b. Date.

c. Name and address of Contractor.

d. Name of manufacturer.

e. Unique identifier, including revision number.

f. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

g. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

h. Other necessary identification.

D. Deviations: Highlight, encircle, or otherwise identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

E. Additional Copies: Unless additional copies are required for final submittal, and un-less CO observes noncompliance with provisions of the Contract Documents, initial submittal may serve as final submittal.

F. Use for Construction: Use only final submittals with mark indicating action taken by CO in connection with construction.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. General: Prepare and submit Action Submittals required by individual Specification Sections.

1. Number of Copies: Submit three copies of each submittal, unless otherwise in-dicated. CO will return two copies. Mark up and retain one returned copy as a Project Record Document.

B. Product Data: Collect information into a single submittal for each element of con-struction and type of product or equipment.

1. If information must be specially prepared for submittal because standard printed data are not suitable for use, submit as Shop Drawings, not as Product Data.

2. Mark each copy of each submittal to show which products and options are ap-plicable.

3. Include the following information, as applicable:

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a. Manufacturer's written recommendations.

b. Manufacturer's product specifications.

c. Manufacturer's installation instructions.

d. Manufacturer's catalog cuts.

e. Wiring diagrams showing factory-installed wiring.

f. Compliance with recognized trade association standards.

g. Compliance with recognized testing agency standards.

C. Shop Drawings: Prepare Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale. Do not base Shop Drawings on reproductions of the Contract Documents or standard printed data.

1. Preparation: Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Dimensions.

b. Identification of products.

c. Fabrication and installation drawings.

d. Roughing-in and setting diagrams.

e. Wiring diagrams showing field-installed wiring, including power, signal, and control wiring.

f. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

2. Wiring Diagrams: Differentiate between manufacturer-installed and field-installed wiring.

D. Samples: Prepare physical units of materials or products, including the following:

1. Samples for Initial Selection: Submit manufacturer's color charts consisting of units or sections of units showing the full range of colors, textures, and patterns available.

E. LEED Submittals: Comply with requirements specified in Division 1 Section “LEED Requirements”

1. Number of copies: Submit three copies of LEED submittals unless otherwise indicated.

F. Construction Waste Management Plan: Comply with requirements specified in Divi-sion 1 Section “Waste Materials Management and Recycling”

G. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) or other documentation for LEED Certification:

Comply with requirements specified in Division 1 Section “LEED Requirements” Submit information necessary to show compliance with LEED certification require-ments, which will be the limit of the CO’s review. Other forms or literature is required if MSDSs do not indicated VOC content where VOC’s are present.

1. CO will not review non-LEED submittals that include MSDSs and will return the entire submittal for resubmittal.

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2. Number of copies: Submit three copies of LEED submittals unless otherwise indicated.

2.2 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. General: Prepare and submit Informational Submittals required by other Specification Sections.

1. Number of Copies: Submit two copies of each submittal, unless otherwise indi-cated. CO will not return copies.

2. Certificates and Certifications: Provide a notarized statement that includes sig-nature of entity responsible for preparing certification. Certificates and certifi-cations shall be signed by an officer or other individual authorized to sign doc-uments on behalf of that entity.

3. Test and Inspection Reports: Comply with requirements in Division 1 Section "Quality Requirements."

B. Contractor's Construction Schedule:

1. The following submittal is required following award of contract for review and/or approval pursuant to contract provisions:

Item Description Copies Required References Cost breakdown schedule listing main types of work and totaling amount of contract

1 FAR 52.232-05

C. Material Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on test-ing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting test results of material for compliance with requirements.

D. Field Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting results of field tests performed ei-ther during installation of product or after product is installed in its final location, for compliance with requirements.

E. Maintenance Data: Prepare written and graphic instructions and procedures for opera-tion and normal maintenance of products and equipment. Comply with requirements in Division 1 Section "Closeout Procedures."

F. Manufacturer's Instructions: Prepare written or published information that documents manufacturer's recommendations, guidelines, and procedures for installing or operat-ing a product or equipment. Include name of product and name, address, and tele-phone number of manufacturer.

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3.1 GENERAL

A. Review each submittal and check for compliance with the Contract Documents. Note corrections and field dimensions. Mark with approval stamp before submitting to CO.

B. Approval Stamp: Stamp each submittal with a uniform, approval stamp. Include Pro-ject name and location, submittal number, Specification Section title and number, name of reviewer, date of Contractor's approval, and statement certifying that submit-tal has been reviewed, checked, and approved for compliance with the Contract Doc-uments.

C. CO will not review submittals that do not bear Contractor's approval stamp and will return them without action.

D. Submittals not required by the Contract Documents will not be reviewed and may be discarded.

END OF SECTION 013300

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QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 014000

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for quality assur-ance and quality control.

B. Testing and inspecting services are required to verify compliance with requirements specified or indicated. These services do not relieve Contractor of responsibility for compliance with the Contract Document requirements.

1. Specified tests, inspections, and related actions do not limit Contractor's quality-control procedures that facilitate compliance with the Contract Document re-quirements.

2. Requirements for Contractor to provide quality-control services required by Contracting Officer (CO), or authorities having jurisdiction are not limited by provisions of this Section.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Quality-Assurance Services: Activities, actions, and procedures performed before and during execution of the Work to guard against defects and deficiencies and ensure that proposed construction complies with requirements.

B. Quality-Control Services: Tests, inspections, procedures, and related actions during and after execution of the Work to evaluate that completed construction complies with requirements. Services do not include contract enforcement activities performed by

CO.

C. Testing Agency: An entity engaged to perform specific tests, inspections, or both.

Testing laboratory shall mean the same as testing agency.

1.3 CONFLICTING REQUIREMENTS

A. General: If compliance with two or more standards is specified and the standards es-tablish different or conflicting requirements for minimum quantities or quality levels, comply with the most stringent requirement. Refer uncertainties and requirements that are different, but apparently equal, to CO for a decision before proceeding.

B. Minimum Quantity or Quality Levels: The quantity or quality level shown or speci-fied shall be the minimum provided or performed. The actual installation may comply exactly with the minimum quantity or quality specified, or it may exceed the minimum with reasonable limits. To comply with these requirements, indicated numeric values

Moscow Parking Lot Renovation 014000 - 2 are minimum or maximum, as appropriate, for the context of requirements. Refer un-certainties to CO for a decision before proceeding.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Qualification Data: For testing agencies specified in "Quality Assurance" Article to demonstrate their capabilities and experience. Include proof of qualifications in the form of a recent report on the inspection of the testing agency by a recognized authori-ty.

B. Reports: Prepare and submit certified written reports that include the following:

1. Date of issue.

2. Project title and number.

3. Name, address, and telephone number of testing agency.

4. Dates and locations of samples and tests or inspections.

5. Names of individuals making tests and inspections.

6. Description of the Work and test and inspection method.

7. Identification of product and Specification Section.

8. Complete test or inspection data.

9. Test and inspection results and an interpretation of test results.

10. Ambient conditions at time of sample taking and testing and inspecting.

11. Comments or professional opinion on whether tested or inspected Work com-plies with the Contract Document requirements.

12. Name and signature of laboratory inspector.

13. Recommendations on retesting and reinspecting.

C. Permits, Licenses, and Certificates: For CO’s records, submit copies of permits, li-censes, certifications, inspection reports, releases, jurisdictional settlements, notices, receipts for fee payments, judgments, correspondence, records, and similar documents, established for compliance with standards and regulations bearing on performance of the Work.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Fabricator Qualifications: A firm experienced in producing products similar to those indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance, as well as sufficient production capacity to produce required units.

B. Factory-Authorized Service Representative Qualifications: An authorized representa-tive of manufacturer who is trained and approved by manufacturer to inspect installa-tion of manufacturer's products that are similar in material, design, and extent to those indicated for this Project.

C. Installer Qualifications: A firm or individual experienced in installing, erecting, or as-sembling work similar in material, design, and extent to that indicated for this Project, whose work has resulted in construction with a record of successful in-service perfor-mance.

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D. Professional Engineer Qualifications: A professional engineer who is legally qualified to practice in jurisdiction where Project is located and who is experienced in providing engineering services of the kind indicated. Engineering services are defined as those performed for installations of the system, assembly, or product that are similar to those indicated for this Project in material, design, and extent.

E. Testing Agency Qualifications: An agency with the experience and capability to con-duct testing and inspecting indicated, as documented by ASTM E 548, and that spe-cializes in types of tests and inspections to be performed.

1.6 QUALITY CONTROL

A. Contractor Responsibilities: Unless otherwise indicated, provide quality-control ser-vices specified and required by authorities having jurisdiction.

1. Where services are indicated as Contractor's responsibility, engage a qualified testing agency to perform these quality-control services.

a. Contractor shall not employ the same entity engaged by the Government, unless agreed to in writing by CO.

2. Notify testing agencies at least 48 hours in advance of time when Work that re-quires testing or inspecting will be performed.

3. Where quality-control services are indicated as Contractor's responsibility, sub-mit a certified written report, in duplicate, of each quality-control service.

4. Testing and inspecting requested by Contractor and not required by the Contract Documents are Contractor's responsibility.

5. Submit additional copies of each written report directly to authorities having ju-risdiction, when they so direct.

B. Special Tests and Inspections: Contractor will engage a testing agency to conduct special tests and inspections required by authorities having jurisdiction as the respon-sibility of Contractor.

1. Testing agency will notify CO and Contractor promptly of irregularities and de-ficiencies observed in the Work during performance of its services.

2. Testing agency will submit a certified written report of each test, inspection, and similar quality-control service to CO with copy to Contractor and to authorities having jurisdiction.

3. Testing agency will submit a final report of special tests and inspections at Sub-stantial Completion, which includes a list of unresolved deficiencies.

4. Testing agency will interpret tests and inspections and state in each report whether tested and inspected work complies with or deviates from the Contract Documents.

5. Testing agency will retest and reinspect corrected work.

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C. Manufacturer's Field Services: Where indicated, engage a factory-authorized service representative to inspect field-assembled components and equipment installation, in-cluding service connections. Report results in writing.

D. Retesting/Reinspecting: Regardless of whether original tests or inspections were Con-tractor's responsibility, provide quality-control services, including retesting and rein-specting, for construction that revised or replaced Work that failed to comply with re-quirements established by the Contract Documents.

E. Testing Agency Responsibilities: Cooperate with CO and Contractor in performance of duties. Provide qualified personnel to perform required tests and inspections.

1. Notify CO and Contractor promptly of irregularities or deficiencies observed in the Work during performance of its services.

2. Interpret tests and inspections and state in each report whether tested and in-spected work complies with or deviates from requirements.

3. Submit a certified written report, in duplicate, of each test, inspection, and simi-lar quality-control service through Contractor.

4. Do not release, revoke, alter, or increase requirements of the Contract Docu-ments or approve or accept any portion of the Work.

5. Do not perform any duties of Contractor.

F. Associated Services: Cooperate with agencies performing required tests, inspections, and similar quality-control services, and provide reasonable auxiliary services as re-quested. Notify agency sufficiently in advance of operations to permit assignment of personnel. Provide the following:

1. Access to the Work.

2. Incidental labor and facilities necessary to facilitate tests and inspections.

3. Adequate quantities of representative samples of materials that require testing and inspecting. Assist agency in obtaining samples.

4. Facilities for storage and field-curing of test samples.

5. Preliminary design mix proposed for use for material mixes that require control by testing agency.

6. Security and protection for samples and for testing and inspecting equipment at

Project site.

G. Coordination: Coordinate sequence of activities to accommodate required quality-assurance and quality-control services with a minimum of delay and to avoid necessity of removing and replacing construction to accommodate testing and inspecting.

1. Schedule times for tests, inspections, obtaining samples, and similar activities.

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PART 3 – EXECUTION

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3.1 REPAIR AND PROTECTION

A. General: On completion of testing, inspecting, sample taking, and similar services, repair damaged construction and restore substrates and finishes.

1. Provide materials and comply with installation requirements specified in other

Sections of these Specifications. Restore patched areas and extend restoration into adjoining areas in a manner that eliminates evidence of patching.

2. Comply with the Contract Document requirements for Division 1 Section "Cut-ting and Patching."

B. Protect construction exposed by or for quality-control service activities.

C. Repair and protection are Contractor's responsibility, regardless of the assignment of responsibility for quality-control services.

END OF SECTION 014000

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CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

SECTION 017700

CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

PART - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for contract close-out, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Inspection procedures.

2. Project Record Documents.

3. Operation and maintenance manuals.

4. Warranties.

5. Instruction of Government personnel.

6. Final cleaning.

1.2 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

A. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting inspection for determining date of Sub-stantial Completion, complete the following. List items below that are incomplete in request.

1. Prepare a list of items to be completed and corrected (punch list), the value of items on the list, and reasons why the Work is not complete.

2. Advise Contracting Officer (CO) of pending insurance changeover require-ments.

3. Submit specific warranties, workmanship bonds, maintenance service agree-ments, final certifications, and similar documents.

4. Obtain and submit releases permitting Government unrestricted use of the Work and access to services and utilities. Include occupancy permits, operating certif-icates, and similar releases.

5. Prepare and submit Project Record Documents, operation and maintenance manuals, Final Completion construction photographs and photographic nega-tives, damage or settlement surveys, property surveys, and similar final record information.

6. Deliver tools, spare parts, extra materials, and similar items to location designat-ed by Government. Label with manufacturer's name and model number where applicable.

7. Make final changeover of permanent locks and deliver keys to CO. Advise Government personnel of changeover in security provisions.

8. Complete startup testing of systems.

9. Submit test/adjust/balance records.

10. Terminate and remove temporary facilities from Project site, along with mockups, construction tools, and similar elements.

11. Advise CO’s of changeover in heat and other utilities.

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12. Submit changeover information related to Government occupancy, use, opera-tion, and maintenance.

13. Complete final cleaning requirements, including touchup painting.

14. Touch up and otherwise repair and restore marred exposed finishes to eliminate visual defects.

B. Inspection: Submit a written request for inspection for Substantial Completion. On receipt of request, CO will either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor of un-fulfilled requirements. CO will prepare the Certificate of Substantial Completion after inspection or will notify Contractor of items, either on Contractor's list or additional items identified by CO, that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued.

1. Reinspection: Request reinspection when the Work identified in previous in-spections as incomplete is completed or corrected.

2. Results of completed inspection will form the basis of requirements for Final Completion.

1.3 FINAL COMPLETION

A. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting final inspection for determining date of Final Completion, complete the following:

1. Submit certified copy of CO’s Substantial Completion inspection list of items to be completed or corrected (punch list), endorsed and dated by CO. The certified copy of the list shall state that each item has been completed or otherwise re-solved for acceptance.

2. Submit evidence of final, continuing insurance coverage complying with insur-ance requirements.

3. Instruct Government personnel in operation, adjustment, and maintenance of products, equipment, and systems.

B. Inspection: Submit a written request for final inspection for acceptance. On receipt of request, CO will either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled re-quirements. CO will prepare a final Certificate for Payment after inspection or will notify Contractor of construction that must be completed or corrected before certifi-cate will be issued.

1. Reinspection: Request reinspection when the Work identified in previous in-spections as incomplete is completed or corrected.

1.4 LIST OF INCOMPLETE ITEMS (PUNCH LIST)

A. Preparation: Submit three copies of list. Include name and identification of each space and area affected by construction operations for incomplete items and items needing correction including, if necessary, areas disturbed by Contractor that are out-side the limits of construction.

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1. Organize list of spaces in sequential order, starting with exterior areas first and proceeding from lowest floor to highest floor.

2. Organize items applying to each space by major element, including categories for ceiling, individual walls, floors, equipment, and building systems.

1.5 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

A. General: Do not use Project Record Documents for construction purposes. Protect Project Record Documents from deterioration and loss. Provide access to Project Record Documents for CO's reference during normal working hours.

B. Record Drawings: Maintain and submit one set of blue- or black-line white prints of Contract Drawings and Shop Drawings.

1. Mark Record Prints to show the actual installation where installation varies from that shown originally. Require individual or entity who obtained record data, whether individual or entity is Installer, subcontractor, or similar entity, to pre-pare the marked-up Record Prints.

a. Give particular attention to information on concealed elements that cannot be readily identified and recorded later.

b. Record data as soon as possible after obtaining it. Record and check the markup before enclosing concealed installations.

2. Mark record sets with erasable, red-colored pencil. Use other colors to distin-guish between changes for different categories of the Work at the same location.

3. Note Construction Change Directive numbers, Change Order numbers, alternate numbers, and similar identification where applicable.

4. Identify and date each Record Drawing; include the designation "PROJECT RECORD DRAWING" in a prominent location. Organize into manageable sets;

bind each set with durable paper cover sheets. Include identification on cover sheets.

C. Record Specifications: Submit one copy of Project's Specifications, including adden-da and contract modifications. Mark copy to indicate the actual product installation where installation varies from that indicated in Specifications, addenda, and contract modifications.

1. Give particular attention to information on concealed products and installations that cannot be readily identified and recorded later.

2. Mark copy with the proprietary name and model number of products, materials, and equipment furnished, including substitutions and product options selected.

3. Note related Change Orders and Record Drawings, where applicable.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

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A. Cleaning Agents: Use cleaning materials and agents recommended by manufacturer or fabricator of the surface to be cleaned. Do not use cleaning agents that are poten-tially hazardous to health or property or that might damage finished surfaces.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 FINAL CLEANING

A. General: Provide final cleaning. Conduct cleaning and waste-removal operations to comply with local laws and ordinances and Federal and local environmental and anti-pollution regulations.

B. Cleaning: Employ experienced workers or professional cleaners for final cleaning.

Clean each surface or unit to condition expected in an average commercial building cleaning and maintenance program. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions.

1. Complete the following cleaning operations before requesting inspection for cer-tification of Substantial Completion for entire Project or for a portion of Project:

a. Clean Project site, yard, and grounds, in areas disturbed by construction activities, including landscape development areas, of rubbish, waste mate-rial, litter, and other foreign substances.

b. Sweep paved areas broom clean. Remove petrochemical spills, stains, and other foreign deposits.

c. Rake grounds that are neither planted nor paved to a smooth, even-textured surface.

d. Remove tools, construction equipment, machinery, and surplus material from Project site.

e. Leave Project clean and ready for occupancy.

C. Comply with safety standards for cleaning. Do not burn waste materials. Do not bury debris or excess materials on Government property. Do not discharge volatile, harm-ful, or dangerous materials into drainage systems. Remove waste materials from Pro-ject site and dispose of lawfully.

END OF SECTION 017700

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SITE CLEARING

SECTION 311200

SITE CLEARING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Protecting existing trees and vegetation to remain.

2. Removing trees and other vegetation.

3. Clearing and grubbing.

4. Topsoil stripping.

5. Removing above-grade site improvements.

1.2 MATERIALS OWNERSHIP

A. Except for materials indicated to be stockpiled or to remain Government’s property, cleared materials shall become Contractor's property and shall be removed from the site.

1.3 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Traffic: Minimize interference with adjoining roads, streets, walks, and other adjacent occupied or used facilities during site-clearing operations.

B. Salvable Improvements: Carefully remove items indicated to be salvaged and store on Government's premises where indicated.

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SOIL MATERIALS

A. Satisfactory Soil Materials: As specified in Division 31 Section "Earthwork."

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

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Provide erosion-control measures to prevent soil erosion and discharge of soil-bearing water runoff or airborne dust to adjacent properties and walkways.

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

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

1. Restore damaged improvements to their original condition, as acceptable to CO.

3.2 TEMPORARY EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL

A. Provide temporary erosion and sedimentation control measures to prevent soil erosion and discharge of soil-bearing water runoff or airborne dust to adjacent properties and walkways according to the sediment and erosion control plan, specific to the site, that complies with EPA 982-R-92-005.

B. Inspect, repair, and maintain erosion and sedimentation control measures during con-struction until permanent vegetation has been established.

C. Remove erosion and sedimentation controls and restore and stabilize areas disturbed during removal.

3.3 TREE PROTECTION

A. Erect and maintain a temporary fence around drip line of individual trees or around perimeter drip line of groups of trees to remain. Remove fence when construction is complete.

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

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

D. Repair or replace trees and vegetation indicated to remain that are damaged by con-struction operations, in a manner approved by CO.

3.4 UTILITIES

A. Locate, identify, disconnect, and seal or cap off utilities indicated to be removed.

B. Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by Government or others unless permitted. Arrange to provide temporary utility services.

C. Excavate for and remove underground utilities indicated to be removed.

3.5 CLEARING AND GRUBBING

A. Remove obstructions, trees, shrubs, grass, and other vegetation to permit installation of new construction. Removal includes digging out stumps and obstructions and grubbing roots.

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

1. Place fill material in horizontal layers not exceeding 8-inch (200-mm) loose depth, and compact each layer to a density equal to adjacent original ground.

3.6 TOPSOIL STRIPPING

A. Remove sod and grass before stripping topsoil.

B. Strip topsoil to whatever depths are encountered in a manner to prevent intermingling with underlying subsoil or other waste materials.

C. Stockpile topsoil materials away from edge of excavations without intermixing with subsoil. Grade and shape stockpiles to drain surface water. Cover to prevent wind-blown dust.

3.7 SITE IMPROVEMENTS

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

3.8 DISPOSAL

A. Disposal: Remove surplus soil material, unsuitable topsoil, obstructions, demolished materials, and waste materials, including trash and debris, and legally dispose of them off Government’s property.

B. Stump Disposal: Dispose of stumps in on-site landfill within one mile of construction site. Coordinate location with Contracting Officer.

C. Waste Materials Management and Recyclable Materials: As specified in Division 1, Section “Waste Management and Recycling.”

D. Construction Waste Management: As specified in Division I, Section “Construction Waste Management”.

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

END OF SECTION 311200

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ASPHALT CRACK SEALANT

SECTION 320117.6

320117.6 SEALING CRACKS IN ASPHALT PAVING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes hot- applied crack sealants in the following locations.

1. Cracks larger than ¼ inch in asphalt pavement .

2. Joints between Portland cement concrete and asphalt pavement.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each product.

B. Manufacturers application instructions.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Sealant Compatibility and Adhesion Testing: Use sealant manufacturer's standard test methods to determine whether priming and other specific joint preparation techniques are required to obtain rapid, optimum adhesion of joint sealants to joint substrates.

1.4 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Environmental Limitations: Do not apply asphalt joint sealant materials if subgrade is wet or excessively damp or if the following conditions are not met:

1. Joint Sealant: Minimum air and surface temperature of 40 deg F (4 deg C).

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. In other Part 2 articles where subparagraph titles below introduce lists, the following requirements apply for product selection:

1. Available Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the products specified.

2.2 MATERIALS, GENERAL

A. Compatibility: Provide joint sealants, backings, and other related materials that are compatible with one another and with joint substrates under conditions of service and

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1. Primers: Product recommended in writing by joint sealant manufacturer for ad-hesion of sealant to joint substrates indicated, as determined from sealant com-patibility and adhesion tests and prior experience.

B. Joint-Sealant Backer Materials: Non-staining; compatible with joint substrates, seal-ants, primers, and other joint fillers; and approved for applications indicated by joint sealant manufacturer based on field experience and laboratory testing.

1. Round Backer Rod for Cold- and Hot-Applied Sealants: ASTM D 5249, Type 1, of diameter and density required to control sealant depths and prevent bottom-side adhesion of sealant.

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2.3 HOT-APPLIED JOINT SEALANTS

A. Sealant for Concrete and Asphalt: ASTM D 3405.

1. Available Products:

a. Crafco Inc.; ROADSAVER 221.

b. Koch Materials Company; Product #9005 or #9030.

c. Meadows, W. R., Inc.; SEALTIGHT HI-SPEC.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 JOINT OR CRACK PREPARATION

A. Remove foreign substance, incompressible and free water from joint and crack open-ing.

B. Joints and cracks must be clean and dry. Dust, dirt, and laitance should be removed prior to application.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Clean out joints immediately before installing joint sealants.

B. Joint Priming: Prime joint substrates where indicated or recommended in writing by joint sealant manufacturer, based on sealant compatibility and adhesion tests and prior experience. Confine primers to areas of joint-sealant bond; do not spill primers or al-low them to migrate onto adjoining surfaces.

C. Sealant Installation: Comply with applicable recommendations in ASTM C 1193.

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1. Melt joint sealant in a conventional double-boiler, oil-jacketed melter-applicator equipped with an agitator and separate control thermometers for both the oil bath and melting vat.

2. Control material temperature at 370 degree F, ensuring that the material temper-ature doesn’t exceed. 390 degree F.

3. Pour joint sealant into the joint, slightly overfilling the joint or crack.

D. Install backer materials to support sealants during application and at position required to produce optimum sealant movement capability.

1. Do not leave gaps between ends of backer materials.

2. Do not stretch, twist, puncture, or tear backer materials.

3. Remove absorbent backer materials that have become wet before sealant appli-cation and replace them with dry materials.

E. Install sealants at same time backer materials are installed.

1. Place sealants so they directly contact and fully wet joint substrates.

2. Completely fill recesses provided for each joint configuration.

3. Produce uniform, cross-sectional shapes and depths optimze sealant movement capability.

F. Clean excess sealants or sealant smears adjacent to joints as installation progresses by methods and with cleaning materials approved by manufacturers of joint sealants and of products in which joints occur.

END OF SECTION 321273

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AGGREGATE BASE COURSE

SECTION 321123

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. The work of this section consists of furnishing and placing aggregate, and filler if required, on a prepared subgrade.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. As specified in Division 1 Section “Submittals”.

B. If materials are obtained from a commercial source, submit certification from the supplier certifying that aggregate base course meets the requirements of this section.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Material Test and Compaction Test to be the responsibility of the Contractor. Compaction Test, Paragraph 3.03 and Material Test, listed in 2.01 shall be performed at the rate of one test for each 1,000 tons of aggregate delivered or fraction thereof with a minimum of one test per day of operation.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 AGGREGATE

A. Clean, hard, durable fragments or particles of crushed stone, crushed slag, or crushed or natural gravel. Materials that break up due to freeze-thaw or wet-dry cycling shall not be used.

B. Coarse Aggregate: AASHTO T96-77, percentage of wear of not more than 50.

C. Fraction passing No. 40 sieve shall have a liquid limit not to exceed 25 and a plasticity index of not more than six, as determined by AASHTO T89-81 and 0-81, respectively.

D. Material, inclusive of filler, shall meet following screen analysis requirements of Colorado Department of Transportation Class 6 Aggregate for Bases shown in the table below:

SIEVE DESIGNATION

PERCENT PASSING

1-1/2 inch

1 inch 80 - 100 No. 4 35 - 75 No. 40 10 - 30 No. 200 0 - 10

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F. Mineral filler or binder shall be added, to meet quality and/or gradation requirements.

Mineral filler or binder shall be uniformly blended during crushing when a crusher operation is used.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 PLACING

A. If the required compacted depth of the aggregate base course exceeds six inches, place course in two or more layers of approximately equal thickness. The maximum compacted thickness of any one layer will not exceed six inches.

3.2 MIXING

A. Mix the aggregate by any one of the three following methods:

1. Stationary Plant Method: Mix aggregate base course and appropriate amount of water for compaction in an approved mixer. After mixing, transport aggregate to the job site while it contains the proper moisture content and place on the roadbed with an approved aggregate spreader. Before compaction, remove excess moisture.

2. Travel Plant Method: After the material for each layer has been placed through an aggregate spreader or windrow-sizing device, it shall be uniformly mixed by a traveling mixing plant.

3. Road Mix Method: After placing each layer, mix materials at optimum moisture content using motor…