Exhibit 1 - SOW_Spec.pdf

USDA Forest Service Project Specifications

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STATEMENT OF WORK

DEFINITION OF BID ITEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. The intent of the contract is to provide for the complete construction of a fully functional project as described in the contract Documents and Drawings. Unless otherwise provided, the Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies, and shall perform all work required to complete the project within reasonably close conformity to the Drawings and Specifications, and in accordance with provisions of the contract.

B. The basis for measurement and payment for all work performed under this contract shall be as listed in “Bid Form.” Unless the work to be performed is specifically called out to be measured and paid for in the Bid Form, payment for such work shall be included in other applicable items of the Bid Form. There shall be no separate measurement and payment for any such work not specifically listed in the Bid Form.

C. Items listed in the Bid Form as lump sum shall be on a lump sum all required basis. No direct measurement will be made for lump sum bid items. Bid items calling for unit prices show estimated quantities of work to be performed. These quantities, although shown with as much accuracy as possible, are approximate only and are for bidding purposes only. Payment to the Contractor shall be made on the quantity of work actually performed by the Contractor.

D. The summation of all bid items under the Bid Form shall equal all work required by the Drawings and Specifications regardless of whether individual items of work are described under bid item descriptions or not. Payment shall be made at the contract unit bid or lump sum prices listed in the Bid. The prices listed therein shall be payment in full for all labor, tools, equipment, materials, etc., which are required to construct respective bid items according to the Contract Documents, including all work and materials incidental thereto.

E. Payment for unit bid items and lump sum bid items only partially completed at the end of monthly pay periods shall be based on a percentage of work completed as determined by the Government.

1.02 DETERMINATION OF QUANTITIES

A. The following measurements and calculations shall be used to determine contract quantities for payment.

1. For individual construction items, longitudinal and lateral measurements for area computation shall be made horizontally or corrected to horizontal measurement unless otherwise specified. Measurements for geotextiles, netting, erosion control blankets, and roofing shall be along slope lines.

2. For structures they shall be measured according to neat lines shown on the Drawings or as altered by the CO, in writing, to fit field conditions.

3. For standard manufactured items (such as fence, wire, plates, rolled shapes, pip conduits) identified by gauge, weight, section dimensions, and so forth, such identifications shall be considered the nominal weights or dimensions. Unless controlled by tolerances in cited specifications, manufacturer’s tolerances shall be accepted.

1.03 PAY UNITS

A. Payment shall be by units defined and determined according to U.S. Standard measure and by the following:

1. Lump Sum (LS): One complete unit, not directly measured. The bid amount is complete payment for all work described in the contract and necessary to complete the work for that item.

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1.04 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

A. One of the following methods of measurement for determining final payment is designated on the Schedule of Items for each pay item:

1. ACTUAL QUANTITIES (AQ) - These quantities are determined from actual measurements of completed work.

2. DESIGNED QUANTITIES (DQ) - These quantities denote the final number or units to be paid for under the terms of the contract. They are based upon the original design data available prior to advertising the project. Original design data include the preliminary survey information, design assumptions, calculations, drawings, and the presentation in the contract. Changes in the number of units shown in the Schedule of Items may be authorized under any of the following conditions:

a. As a result of changes in the work authorized by the CO.

b. As a result of the CO determining that errors exist in the original design that causes a pay item quantity to change by 15 percent or more.

c. As a result of the Contractor submitting to the CO a written request showing evidence of errors in the original design that cause a pay item quantity to change by 15 percent or more. The evidence must be verifiable and consist of calculations, drawings, or other data that show how the designed quantity is believed to be in error.

3. LUMP SUM QUANTITIES (LSQ) - These quantities denote one complete unit of work as required by or described in the contract, including necessary materials, equipment, and labor to complete the job. They shall not be measured.

PART 2. - SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

2.01 011000-1 - MOBILIZATION

A. 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.

B. Progress payments will be made as follows:

1. 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.

2. 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.

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

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

C. Basis of Payment

1. Payment will be made under:

PAY ITEM DESCRIPTION PAY UNIT

011000-1 Mobilization Lump Sum

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2.02 022000-1 – RV DUMPSTATION INSTALLATION (LOCATION FIELD COORDINATED BY CO)

A. Work will be paid for furnishing and installing new dump station with water tower and concrete

RV pad per Drawings and Specifications. New dump station and water tower are to be plumbed to existing water service and septic tank.

B. See Drawings and Specifications, bid item includes all components such as aggregate base, concrete barricades, signage, manhole cover (dump station only), sanitary hatch, and all other incidentals necessary to provide for a fully functioning system.

C. Cost for producing O&M manuals for system is included in this bid item.

D. Cost for associated earthwork, utility connections, and septic tank risers and manhole, are not paid for under this bid item.

E. Basis of Payment

022000-1 RV Dump Station Lump Sum

2.03 022000-2 – WATER FILL STATION (LOCATION FIELD COORDINATED BY CO)

A. Work will be paid for furnishing and installing new water fill station and concrete pad per Drawings and Specifications.

B. See Drawings and Specifications, bid item includes all components such as aggregate base, concrete barricades, signage, and all other incidentals necessary to provide for a fully functioning system.

C. Cost for producing O&M manuals for system is included in this bid item.

D. Cost for associated earthwork and utility connections are not paid for under this bid item.

E. Basis of Payment

022000-2 Water Fill Station Lump Sum

2.04 033000-1 – EARTHWORK, UTILITY CONNECTIONS

A. Work will be paid for all earthwork associated with this project, along with all materials and appurtenances necessary to connect new dump station and water fill station to existing services.

B. Work includes but is not limited to excavation for structures, removal and disposal of existing sewer line and septic tank components off Forest Land, removal and disposal of unsuitable backfill material off Forest Land, installation of new sewer and water line (see specifications for trench work, bedding material, etc), replacement of inlet and outlet riser on septic tank, and replacement of existing manhole on septic tank.

033000-1 Earthwork/Utility Connections Lump Sum

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SECTION 012900

SCHEDULE OF VALUES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements necessary to prepare and process Schedule of Values.

1.02 DEFINITIONS

A. Schedule of Values: A statement furnished by Contractor allocating portions of the Contract

Sum to various portions of the Work and used as the basis for reviewing Contractor's Applications for Payment.

1.03 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation of the schedule of values with preparation of

Contractor's construction schedule.

B. Format and Content:

1. Identification: Include the following Project identification on the schedule of values:

a. Project name and location.

b. Contract Name and Number.

c. Contractor's name and address.

d. Date of submittal.

2. Arrange the schedule of values in tabular form with separate columns to indicate the following for each item listed:

a. Related Specification Section or Division.

b. Description of the Work.

c. Change Orders (numbers) that affect value.

d. Dollar value as a percentage of the Contract Sum to nearest one-hundredth percent, adjusted to total 100 percent.

C. Provide a breakdown of the Contract Sum in enough detail to facilitate continued evaluation of Applications for Payment and progress reports.

1. Round amounts to nearest whole dollar; total shall equal the Contract Sum.

2. Each item in the schedule of values and Applications for Payment shall be complete.

Include total cost and proportionate share of general overhead and profit for each item.

a. Temporary facilities and other major cost items that are not direct cost of actual work-in-place may be shown either as separate line items in the schedule of values or distributed as general overhead expense, at Contractor's option.

3. Schedule Updating: Update and resubmit the schedule of values before the next Applications for Payment when Change Orders or Construction Change Directives result in a change in the Contract Sum.

D. Format and Content: Use the following list as a minimum to establish the Schedule of Values.

1. Section 1-General Requirements

a. Mobilization

b. Temporary Utilities

c. Project Management

d. Permits

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2. Section 2-Improvements

a. Dump Station and Water Fill Station

i. Materials and Components (water tower, manhole, etc.)

ii. Aggregate

iii. Concrete

iv. Signage

3. Section 3-Earthwork/Utility Connections

a. Excavation and Backfill

b. Bedding material

c. Sewer Line

d. Water Line

e. Demolition and disposal

f. Inlet and Outlet risers

g. manhole

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 – EXECUTION (NOT USED)

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SECTION 014000

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1. - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for quality assurance and quality control.

B. Requirements for Contractor to provide quality-assurance and -control services required by the

Contracting Officer are not limited by provisions of this Section.

C. Specific test and inspection requirements are not specified in this Section.

1.02 DEFINITIONS

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

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

1.03 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Contractor's Quality-Control Plan: For quality-assurance and quality-control activities and responsibilities.

B. Qualification Data: For Contractor's quality-control personnel.

C. Schedule of Tests and Inspections: Prepare in tabular form and include the following:

1. Description of all applicable testing and inspections per ADEQ Permit requirements.

2. Identification of applicable standards.

3. Identification of test and inspection methods.

4. Number of tests and inspections required.

5. Time schedule or time span for tests and inspections.

6. Requirements for obtaining samples.

7. Unique characteristics of each quality-control service.

1.04 CONTRACTOR'S QUALITY-CONTROL PLAN

A. Quality-Control Plan, General: Submit quality-control plan within 10 days of Notice to

Proceed. Identify personnel, procedures, controls, tests, records, and forms to be used to carry out Contractor's quality-assurance and quality-control responsibilities. Coordinate with Contractor's construction schedule.

B. Testing and Inspection: In quality-control plan, include a schedule of Work requiring testing or inspection.

C. Monitoring and Documentation: Maintain testing and inspection reports including log of approved and rejected results. Indicate corrective actions taken to bring nonconforming work into compliance with requirements.

1.05 REPORTS AND DOCUMENTS

A. Permits, Licenses, and Certificates: For Government records, submit copies of permits, certifications, inspection reports, correspondence, records, and similar documents, established for compliance with standards and regulations bearing on performance of the Work.

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1.06 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. General: Qualifications paragraphs in this article establish the minimum qualification levels required; individual Specification Sections specify additional requirements.

B. Installer Qualifications: A firm or individual experienced in installing, erecting, or assembling 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 performance.

C. 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.

D. Specialists: Certain Specification Sections require that specific construction activities shall be performed by entities who are recognized experts in those operations. Specialists shall satisfy qualification requirements indicated and shall be engaged for the activities indicated.

1.07 QUALITY CONTROL

A. Contractor Responsibilities: Tests and inspections are Contractor's responsibility. Perform additional quality-control activities required to verify that the Work complies with requirements, whether specified or not.

1. Testing and inspecting requested by Contractor and not required by the Contract

Documents are Contractor's responsibility.

2. Submit additional copies of each written report directly to authorities having jurisdiction, when they so direct.

B. Retesting/Re-inspecting: Provide quality-control services, including retesting and re-inspecting, for construction that replaced Work that failed to comply with the Contract Documents.

1. Notify Contracting Officer promptly of irregularities or deficiencies observed in the

Work during performance of its services.

2. Determine the location from which test samples will be taken and in which in-situ tests are conducted.

3. Conduct and interpret tests and inspections and state in each report whether tested and inspected work complies with or deviates from requirements.

4. Submit a certified written report of each test, inspection, and similar quality-control service through Contractor.

C. Associated Services: Cooperate with agencies performing required tests, inspections, and similar quality-control services, and provide reasonable auxiliary services as requested. 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. Security and protection for samples and for testing and inspecting equipment at Project site.

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

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PART 2. - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3. - EXECUTION

3.01 TEST AND INSPECTION LOG

A. Test and Inspection Log: Prepare a record of tests and inspections. Include the following:

1. Date test or inspection was conducted.

2. Description of the Work tested or inspected.

3. Date test or inspection results were transmitted to Contracting Officer.

4. Identification of testing agency or special inspector conducting test or inspection.

B. Maintain log at Project site. Post changes and revisions as they occur

3.02 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

Specification Sections or matching existing substrates and finishes.

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

C. Repair and protection are Contractor's responsibility.

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SECTION 017800

PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

PART 1. - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for project record documents.

1.02 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Record Drawings: Comply with the following:

1. Number of Copies: Submit 1 set of marked-up record prints.

B. Reports: Submit written report indicating items incorporated into project record documents concurrent with progress of the Work, including revisions, concealed conditions, field changes, product selections, and other notations incorporated.

PART 2. - PRODUCTS

2.01 RECORD DRAWINGS

A. Record Prints: Maintain one set of marked-up paper copies of the Contract Drawings and

Shop Drawings, incorporating new and revised drawings as modifications are issued.

1. Preparation: Mark record prints to show the actual installation where installation varies from that shown originally. Require individual or entity who obtained record data to provide information for preparation of corresponding marked-up record prints.

a. Give particular attention to information on concealed elements that would be difficult to identify or measure and record later.

b. Record data as soon as possible after obtaining it.

c. Record and check the markup before enclosing concealed installations.

2. Content: Types of items requiring marking include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Dimensional changes to Drawings.

b. Revisions to details shown on Drawings.

c. Actual equipment locations.

d. Changes made by Change Order.

e. Details not on the original Contract Drawings.

f. Field records for variable and concealed conditions.

3. Mark the Contract Drawings and Shop Drawings completely and accurately.

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

5. Mark important additional information that was either shown schematically or omitted from original Drawings.

6. Note Change Order numbers, and similar identification, where applicable.

B. Record Digital Data Files: Immediately before inspection for Certificate of Substantial Completion, review marked-up record prints with Contracting Officer.

1. Format: Annotated PDF electronic file

2. Incorporate changes and additional information previously marked on record prints.

Delete, redraw, and add details and notations where applicable.

C. Newly Prepared Record Drawings: Prepare new Drawings instead of preparing record

Drawings where Contracting Officer determines that neither the original Contract Drawings nor Shop Drawings are suitable to show actual installation.

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1. New Drawings may be required when a Change Order is issued as a result of accepting an alternate, substitution, or other modification.

2. Consult Contracting Officer for proper scale and scope of detailing and notations required to record the actual physical installation and its relation to other construction.

Integrate newly prepared record Drawings into record Drawing sets.

D. Record Prints: Organize record prints and newly prepared record Drawings into manageable sets. Bind each set with durable paper cover sheets. Include identification on cover sheets.

E. Record Digital Data Files: Organize digital data information into separate electronic files that correspond to each sheet of the Contract Drawings. Name each file with the sheet identification. Include identification in each digital data file as follows:

1. Project name.

2. Date.

3. Designation "PROJECT RECORD DRAWINGS."

PART 3. - EXECUTION

3.01 RECORDING AND MAINTENANCE

A. Recording: Maintain one copy of each submittal during the construction period for project record document purposes. Post changes and revisions to project record documents as they occur; do not wait until end of Project.

B. Maintenance of Record Documents and Samples: Store record documents and Samples in the field office apart from the Contract Documents used for construction. Do not use project record documents for construction purposes. Maintain record documents in good order and in a clean, dry, legible condition, protected from deterioration and loss.

END OF SECTION 017800

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SECTION 022000

NEW STRUCTURES

PART 1. - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Section includes requirements for new Dump Station with Water Fill Tower, and Water Fill

Station.

1.02 FIELD CONDITIONS

A. Coordinate with CO to field locate location of new structures.

1. For estimating purposes, final location of new Dump Station will be located within 150

ft. of existing Septic Tank.

2. Fore estimating purposes, final location of new Water Fill Station will be located within 150 ft. of existing water service connection.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit manufacturer’s literature, components and system warranties for the following:

1. Dump Station with Water Fill Tower

a. Sanitary Hatch

b. Water Fill Tower

c. Manhole Cover

d. Signs and components

2. Water Fill Station

a. Water Fill Tower

b. Signs and components

PART 2. - PRODUCTS

2.01 DUMP STATION WITH WATER FILL TOWER

A. Water Tower

1. New Water Tower shall be a Romort Model N. 05400 from Formite Tube Co., 1816 10th Street, Two Rivers, WI 54241 or an approved equal.

B. Manhole

1. The manhole shall be Neenah NF-6461-180 B cast iron lid. Manhole lid and ring shall be set in concrete slap to secure. Concrete slab shall be four foot by four foot square.

C. Sanitary Tank Hatch

1. The sanitary tank hatch shall be OPW 269 unit.

D. Concrete RV Pad

1. Aggregate Base

a. Shall meet the requirements of ASTM C 33 “ Specifications for Concrete Aggregate”

Course aggregate shall be Size Number 67 as specified therein.

2. Concrete

a. Concrete for the RV Pad shall meet the Specifications of Section 033000.

3. Signage

a. See Drawings.

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2.02 WATER FILL STATION

A. Water Tower

1. New Water Tower shall be a Romort Model N. 05400 from Formite Tube Co., 1816 10th Street, Two Rivers, WI 54241 or an approved equal.

B. Concrete Pad

1. Aggregate Base

a. Shall meet the requirements of ASTM C 33 “ Specifications for Concrete Aggregate” Course aggregate shall be Size Number 67 as specified therein.

2. Concrete

a. Concrete for the RV Pad shall meet the Specifications of Section 033000.

3. Signage

a. See Drawings.

PART 3. - EXECUTION

3.01 CONSTRUCTION

A. Install structures per manufacturer’s recommendation providing for a leak proof functioning system.

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SECTION 026000

UTILITIES/SEPTIC TANK CONNECTIONS

PART 1. - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Section includes requirements for pipes, fittings, valves, and specialties for connection of new structures to existing septic tank and water service.

B. Work includes installation of risers and replacement of manhole covers on existing septic tank.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit sufficient descriptive literature to demonstrate compliance with applicable codes and regulations for all pipes, fittings, valves, valve boxes, and appurtenances.

B. Submit shop drawings, catalog cuts for septic tank manhole covers and risers.

1.03 APPLICABLE CODES

A. AWWA

B. ASTM

C. Uniform Plumbing Code

1.04 QUALITIY ASSURANCE

A. Septic Tank risers and manholes shall meet the requirements of Arizona Department of

Environmental Quality (ADEQ)

1.05 SINGLE MANUFACTURER

A. All pipe of a given type, material, and size shall be the product of a single manufacturer.

PART 2. - PRODUCTS

A. GENERAL

1. The height of each riser shall be AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. Contractor shall be responsible for verifying dimensions prior to installation.

B. Riser

1. Use twenty four (24”) inch HDPE pipe riser to finish three (3”) inches above grade.

Sanitary Tank Hatch C. Manhole Cover

1. Manhole cover shall be Neenah model NF-6461-180B bolted frame and lid by Neenah Foundry Co., Neenah, WI. Concrete

D. Marking Tape

1. Plastic marking tape, printed with the words "Buried Sewer" or similar. Terra-Tape, or approved equal.

E. Gravity Sewer Pipe and Fittings

1. Gravity sewer pipe and fittings shall conform to the following unless otherwise noted on Drawings

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a. Polyvinyl Chloride: ASTM D3033 or ASTM D3034, with glued joints.

F. Water Lines

1. Pipe and Fittings, 1”-3” diameter

a. Polyvinyl Chloride: Pipe, couplings and fittings shall be Schedule 40, manufactured of material conforming to ASTM D 1784 Class 12454B, designated as PVC 1120 in ASTM D1785. Threaded joints and fittings shall meet Schedule 80 requirements of ASTMD 1785.

2. Pipe and Fittings, 4” and greater diameter

a. Polyvinyl Chloride: Pipe, couplings and fittings shall be elastomeric joint or flanged and shall comply with requirements of ANSI/AWWA C900-89.

G. Joints between dissimilar materials

1. Use flanges or couplings manufactured specifically for the types of pipe being joined and having a minimum pressure rating or pressure class (as applicable) equal to or greater than the lower pressure rating or class of the pipes being joined. If PVC fitting g is used to connect PVC pope to threaded metallic pipe, use PVC male adapter to female metallic fitting. For threaded PVC and fittings use Schedule 80.

H. Valves/Valve Enclosures

1. Curb Stops

a. Bronze, tee head, with built-in drain. Same size as service line. Furnish with rigid metal liner to use if connecting to plastic pipe. Mueller Co. Model H100204 with drain or approved equal.

2. Ball Valves

a. Bronze body, PTFE coated ball, quarter-turn check, 300 psi working pressure, double O-Ring Seals. Mueller Co., Model B20283 or equal.

3. Check Valves

a. Check Valves Bronze body, Bronze disc, 200 psi WOG rating with threaded or flanged end connections.

4. Valve Rods

a. Materials-Galvanized iron or steel

5. Combination Air Release and Vacuum Valve

a. APCO Type 143C for low pressures (less than 150 psi) or approved equal.

6. Gate Valves

a. AWWA C500, Iron body, Bronze Core.

b. Threaded Connection, NRS, 200-pound double disk, operating nut.

c. Flanged Connection, NRS, 200-pound double disk, operation nut

7. Plastic Valve Box (non-load bearing areas)

a. Ametek, Mueller or approved equal.

b. Enclosure Adjustable, plastic, 5-inch minimum diameter.

c. Cover Plastic marked “Water”

8. Cast Iron Valve Box (load bearing areas)

a. Tyler Pipe or equal.

b. Enclosure Slip type, 5” shaft

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c. Cover Cast Iron marked “Water”

9. Precast concrete or Cast-in-Place Concrete Valve Pit

a. Reinforced concrete valve pits shall be of 3000 psi concrete. Steel door opening shall be 12 gauge steel, hinged, and have locking latches.

10. Marking Tape

a. Metallic core, plastic marking tape, printed with the words “Buried Water Line” or similar wording. “Detactatape” by Allen Systems, Inc., Terra-Tape or approved equal.

I. Specialties

1. Saddles – Plastic Pipe, 1 inch through 4 inch Two piece polypropylene body which surrounds pipe, with two stainless steel straps and stainless steel reinforcing cap.

2. Flexible Couplings Steel or cast iron. Rockwell, Dresser, or approved equal.

3. Pipe Supports Cast iron saddle, locknut nipple and reducer to provide vertical adjustment.

4. Tread Compound and Tape A lead-free, anti-seize sealing compound or tape approved for use in joints and threaded parts of potable water systems.

PART 3. - EXECUTION

3.01 SEWER LINE

A. General

1. Connect new dump station to existing septic tank per drawings, specifications, and governing codes and regulations.

2. Install/Replace risers and manholes on existing Septic Tank.

B. Bedding Material

1. Fine grade the pipe bedding with hand tools, using lines, straight edges, and templates.

Provide support for pipe on at least the bottom quarter of the circumference and throughout its length. Tool bell holes no larger than necessary to permit making the joint.

C. Pipe Installation

1. Lower pipe lengths carefully into the trench. Do not drop pipe during unloading or placement. Dropped pipe sections will be subject to rejection by the CO. Insert spigot end to the depth mark. Support pipe to insure true alignment and an invert which is smooth and free from roughness or irregularity. When the pipe is in place, support pipe barrel by placing and tamping sufficient pipe bedding along the side of pipe to prevent movement.

2. Grade and Alignment. Install pipe so grade and alignment are within the following tolerances:

a. Grade of pipe 2 percent or less:

i. Alignment: 0.02 foot maximum deviation off true center line.

ii. Grade: 0.005 foot maximum deviation above or below true grade.

b. Grade of pipe greater than 2 percent:

i. Alignment: 0.10 foot maximum deviation off true center line.

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ii. Grade: 0.02 foot maximum deviation above or below true grade.

3. Protection and Cleaning of Pipe Interior. Close the pipe end with a watertight stopper at the end of each days’ work. Clean sewer lines of all rocks, sticks, and other debris at the completion of construction.

4. Do not begin backfill until pipeline installation is accepted, in writing, by the CO.

D. Testing- Lowe Pressure Air Test

1. Test all sections of the gravity sewer line, using the low pressure air test described below. Perform test in the presence of the CO.

2. Test sections from manhole to manhole, or manhole to cleanout for line ends. Include all laterals in the test of the section. Test laterals entering manholes separately.

3. Supply all test equipment required including air test stand, test plugs, stop watch, calibrated test gauge reading 0 to 15 psi maximum with 1/4 or 1/2 psi divisions, hoses and air compressor. Calibrate test gauge with a standardized test gauge and maintain calibration record for all gauges in the test kit.

4. Perform final acceptance air test after trench has been backfilled sufficiently to provided a minimum of 3 feet of cover over the pipe, or backfill is completed, whichever is less. Leave lateral ends exposed for testing prior to completing service connections.

5. Perform low pressure air test on plugged section of sewer line to determine the time required to lose 1.00 psi air pressure. To be acceptable, the time required to lose 1.00 psi must be equal to or greater than the time computed using the table and instructions below:

CONSTANTS "K" AND MAXIMUM COMPUTED

TEST PERIODS FOR VARIOUS DIAMETERS OF PIPE

Pipe Size K Maximum Computed Time

Inches (Seconds/foot of Pipe) Seconds 4 0.18 113 6 0.40 170 8 0.70 227 10 1.10 283 12 1.58 340 Determine computed time by multiplying the constant K by the length of the test section. It must not exceed the maximum computed time. If the test section consists of pipe of different sizes, the total computed time shall be the sum of the computed times of each individual section.

6. Ground Water Allowance Increase the required test pressure to account for the level of the ground water adjacent to pipe. The ground water allowance is the average of the

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heights from ground to invert of each end of the test section multiplied by 0.433. The ground water allowance shall not exceed 6.00 psi.

7. Test Procedure Preform low pressure air test in the following manner:

a. Pipe section may be water soaked before the test; however, no water shall be permitted in the pipe during the test.

b. Plug the sections to be tested with an airtight stopper. Supply air to the test section until the internal air pressure reaches the value of 4.0 psi plus the ground water allowance. Allow the pressure to temperature stabilize for 2 minutes.

Disconnect the air supply.

c. When the pressure drops to 3.50 psi plus ground water allowance, start the time period. Record the time required for the pressure to drop an additional 1.00 psi.

For the section to be accepted, the test time for the 1.0 psi pressure drop must be equal to, or greater than, the computed time. If the test time is less than the computed time, the test section has failed the test.

8. Repair and Retesting of Defective Sections.

a. Determine the source(s) of leakage and repair the defective pipe section(s) by removing, replacing, and relaying the pipe, or by installing a maximum of 1 manufactured full circle repair clamp per pipe section.

b. Repair and retest the section until a passing test is obtained. Repair and retesting of sections shall be done at no additional cost to the Government.

9. Miscellaneous Appurtenances

a. Pipe Anchors Place concrete pipe anchors against undisturbed soil.

b. Marking Tape Place metallic core marking tape vertically above all buried sewer lines during backfilling as shown

3.02 WATER LINES

A. General

1. Connect new water fill station and water tower to new dump station, to existing water services per drawings, specifications and governing codes and regulations.

B. Valves/Valve Enclosures

1. Install valves according to manufacture’s installation recommendations and the following:

2. Ball/Gate Valves: Install valves on horizontal pipelines with stems vertical and pointing upward. Install valves on vertical pipelines with stem pointing toward the direction of access.

3. Drain Valves: Install valves horizontal pipeline with stems vertical and pointing upward.

At ends of each drain line install drain outlet as SHOWN ON DRAWINGS.

4. Air Release Valves: Install tee in pipeline or tap at top with saddle fitting and install air release valves with body in vertical position above pipe line. Install galvanized pipe extension to direct steel or bronze screen on vent extension. Secure screen with stainless steel clamp.

5. Valve Rods

a. Supply two valve rods 6 feet long for 1-1/2” and smaller valves.

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b. Supply two valve rods 6 feet long for 2” and larger valves.

c. Supply two valve rods 6 feet long for curb stops.

6. Valve Enclosures

a. Install valve handles vertical. Center box on valve or valve group.

b. Use extension ring for valve boxes over 15 inches diameter.

7. Accessories Required

a. Supply one galvanized cover wrench for every four locking valve boxes.

b. Minimum of two wrenches

C. Pipe Installation

1. Placement of Pipe: Place so its full length (except for couplings) bears uniformly on the bedding material. Do not lay pipeline in water.

2. Separation of Water and Sewer Mains: A water line shall not infringe upon an area which is within six feet of either side of sewer line and shall not be below, at the same level as, or less than two feet above the top of the sewer line, unless extra protection is provided. Extra protection shall consist of constructing the sewer line with mechanical joint ductile iron pipe or with slip-joint ductile iron pipe if joint restraint is provided or shall consist of encasing both the water and sewer line in at least six inches of concrete.

Under no circumstance shall water line infringe upon an area which is within two feet of either side of or two feet below the sewer line.

3. Pipe Protection: Keep interior of pipeline and joining surfaces clean. Plug exposed ends of pipe at end of work shifts.

4. Cutting Pipe: Make all cuts square and ream. Do not use damaged pipe.

5. Lubricated Joints: Use only non-toxic and water soluble lubricant.

6. Pipe Alignment and Grade: Where necessary to avoid existing obstacles, pipelines may be realigned slightly. Slope all lines to drain or as shown.

a. Do not exceed the manufacturer’s recommended maximum deflection.

Deflections in excess of these limitations require special bends or a sufficient number of shorter pipe lengths.

D. Thrust Blocks

1. Place thrust blocks on undisturbed soil and bearing on a minimum 1/3 circumference of fitting.

E. Anchor Blocks

1. Place anchor blocks upon undisturbed soil. Place anchor rods to bear firmly and evenly around pipe or fixture being secured.

F. Marking Tape

1. Place marking tape two feet above all buried waterlines during backfilling as shown.

G. Backflow Preventer

1. Install per plan, detail and manufacturer’s recommendations. Include strainer.

H. Hydrostatic Testing.

1. Perform hydrostatic test of all waterlines. Furnish all equipment necessary for tests.

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2. Preparation Do not backfill couplings and fittings prior to test. Brace couplings and fittings to prevent movement during testing. Backfill other portions of waterline prior to test so no movement can occur when the line is under pressure.

3. Allow all thrust blocks in test section to cure for 48 hours, minimum, prior to testing.

4. Flush all pipelines.

5. Furnish and install all temporary supports, blocking and plugs, necessary to run the test. Remove after testing.

6. All air should be expelled from the pipeline during filling and again before making the pressure test.

7. Perform test in the presence of the CO as follows:

a. Test each section at a minimum of 150 psi at the point of lowest elevation in the section, for a period of 4 hours.

b. Maximum allowable overall leakage for a test section is:

L = N*D*P where:

L = Allowable leakage, gph N = Number of joints in test section D = Nominal diameter of pipe, inches P = Square Root of average test pressure, psig

8. Repair any visible leakage at joints and repeat the test. If overall leakage is above maximum allowable, repair the pipeline and repeat the test.

9. Continue this procedure until leakage is within the allowable specified.

I. Disinfection of New Waterline.

1. Disinfect all newly laid pipelines after hydrostatic testing is completed in the following manner:

a. Disinfecting Agent: Chlorine as a gas-water, or sodium hypochlorite, solution of known strength.

b. Disinfecting Solution Strength and Measurement. Mix the chemical with the water entering the pipeline to obtain a minimum of 50 mg/l, chlorine concentration.

c. Open valves as necessary to allow solution to fill and circulate throughout the entire system. Test all outlets and ends of pipeworks to insure chlorine solution has reached entire system.

d. Disinfection Period Retain chlorine solution in the system for a minimum of 24 hours. Test for chlorine residual at representative number of outlets. If free chlorine residual is below 10 mg/l, repeat disinfection cycle. During the disinfection period, operate all valves and hydrants in the treated segment of pipeline to disinfect the appurtenances.

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e. Final Flushing and Test Following disinfection, flush pipelines with potable water until the chlorine residual is no higher than the existing water supply system or one mg/l. The Government will collect 4 samples; 2 each at least 24 hours apart:

1 at the source and 1 near the end of the new line. An independent laboratory will conduct bacteriological tests on all samples.

f. If the initial disinfection fails to achieve potable bacteriological quality, repeat the disinfection procedure until satisfactory results are obtained.

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SECTION 312000

EARTH MOVING

PART 1. - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Section includes requirements for Excavating and backfilling trenches for structures and utilities.

1.02 FIELD CONDITIONS

A. Utility Locator Service: Notify utility locator service for area where Project is located before beginning earth-moving operations.

PART 2. - PRODUCTS

2.01 BACKFILL MATERIALS

A. Backfill shall contain no frozen or organic materials.

1. Selected Excavated Materials

a. Excavated materials contain no rocks larger than 6 inches in largest dimension.

2. Bedding/Shading Material

a. Fine sand or soil with a maximum P.I. of 10, 95% passing the #8 sieve, without sharp chips or points.

PART 3. - EXECUTION

3.01 PREPARATION

A. Protect structures, utilities, sidewalks, pavements, and other facilities from damage caused by settlement, lateral movement, undermining, washout, and other hazards created by earth-moving operations.

B. Protect and maintain erosion and sedimentation controls during earth-moving operations.

3.02 EXCAVATION, GENERAL

A. Unclassified Excavation: Excavate to subgrade elevations regardless of the character of surface and subsurface conditions encountered. Unclassified excavated materials may include rock, soil materials, and obstructions. No changes in the Contract Sum or the Contract Time will be authorized for rock excavation or removal of obstructions.

1. If excavated materials intended for fill and backfill include unsatisfactory soil materials and rock, replace with satisfactory soil materials.

3.03 EXCAVATION FOR UTILITY TRENCHES

A. Excavate trenches to uniform widths to provide the following clearance on each side of pipe or conduit. Excavate trench walls vertically from trench bottom to 12 inches higher than top of pipe or conduit unless otherwise indicated.

1. Clearance: 12 inches each side of pipe or conduit.

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B. Trench Bottoms: Excavate and shape trench bottoms to provide uniform bearing and support of pipes and conduit. Shape subgrade to provide continuous support for bells, joints, and barrels of pipes and for joints, fittings, and bodies of conduits. Remove projecting stones and sharp objects along trench subgrade.

1. Excavate trenches 6 inches deeper than elevation required in rock or other unyielding bearing material to allow for bedding course.

3.04 UNAUTHORIZED EXCAVATION

A. Fill unauthorized excavations under other construction, pipe, or conduit as directed by COR.

3.05 STORAGE OF SOIL MATERIALS

A. Stockpile borrow soil materials and excavated satisfactory soil materials without intermixing.

Place, grade, and shape stockpiles to drain surface water. Cover to prevent windblown dust.

1. Stockpile soil materials away from edge of excavations. Do not store within drip line of remaining trees.

3.06 UTILITY TRENCH BACKFILL

A. Place backfill on subgrades free of mud.

B. Place and compact bedding course on trench bottoms and where indicated. Shape bedding course to provide continuous support for bells, joints, and barrels of pipes and for joints, fittings, and bodies of conduits.

C. Initial Backfill: Place and compact initial backfill of satisfactory soil, free of particles larger than 1 inch in any dimension, to a height of 12 inches over the pipe or conduit.

1. Carefully compact initial backfill under pipe haunches and compact evenly up on both sides and along the full length of piping or conduit to avoid damage or displacement of piping or conduit. Coordinate backfilling with utilities testing.

3.07 GRADING

A. General: Uniformly grade areas to a smooth surface, free of irregular surface changes. Comply with compaction requirements and grade to cross sections, lines, and elevations indicated.

B. Site Rough Grading: Slope grades to direct water away from buildings and to prevent ponding.

Finish subgrades to elevations required to achieve indicated finish elevations, within the following subgrade tolerances:

1. Unpaved Areas: Plus or minus 1 inch.

3.08 PROTECTION

A. Protecting Graded Areas: Protect newly graded areas from traffic, freezing, and erosion. Keep free of trash and debris.

B. Repair and reestablish grades to the specified tolerances where completed or partially completed surfaces become eroded, rutted, settled, or where they lose compaction due to subsequent construction operations or weather conditions.

C. Where settling occurs before Project correction period elapses, remove finished surfacing, backfill with additional soil material, compact, and reconstruct surfacing.

1. Restore appearance, quality, and condition of finished surfacing to match adjacent work, and eliminate evidence of restoration to greatest extent possible.

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3.09 DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS AND WASTE MATERIALS

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

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SECTION 033000

CONCRETE MATERIALS

PART 1. - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Section includes requirements for concrete materials.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

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

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

C. Delivery Tickets: Provide CO with a delivery ticket in accordance with ASTM C-94 for each load of concrete.

1.03 REFERENCES

A. ACI 301 Structural Concrete for Buildings.

B. ACI 318 Building Code Requirements For Reinforced Concrete.

C. ACI SP 66 American Concrete Institute Detailing Manual.

D. ANSI/ASTM A497 Welded Deformed Steel Wire Fabric for Concrete Reinforcement.

PART 2. - PRODUCTS

2.01 CEMENT

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

2.02 AGGREGATE

A. Aggregate shall meet the requirements of ASTM C 33, "Specifications for Concrete

Aggregate". Coarse aggregate shall be Size Number 67 as specified therein.

2.03 CURING MATERIALS

A. Curing materials shall meet the following requirements:

1. Burlap cloth made from jute or kenaf. . . . AASHTO M 182

2. Sheet materials for curing concrete . . . . . ASTM C 171

3. Membrane-forming curing compounds. . ASTM C-309, Type 1 or 1-D

2.04 WATER

A. Potable water shall be used for mixing, curing, or other applications.

2.05 JOINT FILLER

A. Poured filler: Poured filler for joints shall meet the requirements of ASTM D 1190.

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

2.06 REINFORCING

A. Reinforcing Steel shall conform to ASTM A615 Grade 60 unless otherwise SHOWN ON THE

DRAWINGS. Welded wire mesh shall conform to ASTM A185.

1. Condition: All reinforcement shall be new, free from dirt, oil, paint, grease, loose mill scale, and loose or thick rust when placed.

2. Storage: Store off the ground in a manner to prevent bending, rusting and accumulation of dirt or soil.

B. Chairs, Bolsters, Bar Supports, Spacers: Sized and shaped for strength and support of reinforcement during concrete placement conditions including load bearing pad on bottom to prevent vapor barrier puncture.

2.07 MATERIALS

A. Premolded Joints: ASTM D-1751 or ASTM D – 994.

B. Poured Sealant: Fed. Spec. SS-T-002227, Type I and ASTM D1850; 2 part self-leveling urethane; NR 200 Urexpan Sealant; manufactured by Pecora Corp. or approved equal.

2.08 FIRM MATERIALS AND APPURTENANCES

A. Plywood: B-B Plyform.

B. Steel: Prefabricated.

C. Lumber: Standard grade, (concealed surfaces only).

D. Fiber: Round, “Sonotube” or equal.

E. Steel: Round, external clamping.

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

G. Form Release Agent: Colorless mineral oil which will not stain concrete, or absorb moisture, or impair natural bonding or color characteristics of coating intended for use on concrete.

Diesel or oil based release agents shall not be used.

2.09 GROUT.

A. Patching Grout: 1 part Portland Cement, 2 parts sand.

B. Finishing grout: equal parts Portland Cement and sand.

PART 3. - EXECUTION

3.01 FORMS AND ACCESSORIES

A. Construction

1. Bracing and Alignment: All forms shall be straight and free from warp. Bracing shall be strong enough to withstand the pressure of the concrete and the forces associated with

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the placement thereof without displacement or deformation. Forms shall prevent leakage of mortar.

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

3. Joints: Arrange joints vertically or horizontally.

B. Inspection

1. Obtain CO inspection and approval of forms at least 4 hours prior to placing concrete.

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