011000_Summary_of_work-revised_2019-07-25_JEMEZ.docx

SECTION 011000

SUMMARY of work

PART 1 - GENERAL

summary Work for this project requires the Contractor to be responsible for supplying all labor, materials, equipment, freight and delivery, and all necessary valid licenses and permits required to demolish two existing offices, a warehouse, and a dozen storage buildings, and construct an office, fire building, and warehouse, along with associated utilities, site work, driveways, parking, fencing, landscaping, and miscellaneous items.

Work to construct the new facilities includes the following:

Demolition and removal of exterior improvements including buildings, landscaping, asphalt, concrete, trees, buildings, utilities, fences, and miscellaneous site features. The 3 larger buildings to be demolished include a 2,450 sq. ft. office, a 1,600 sq. ft. office, and a 2,900 sq. ft. office/warehouse. The 12 smaller storage buildings average about 150 sq. ft. each.

Excavation and earthmoving including trenching and backfilling for utilities.

Aggregate base for foundations, roads, and parking lots.

Asphalt roads and parking lots.

Concrete for foundations, flatwork and other miscellaneous concrete items.

Surface and subsurface drainage systems.

Water, sewer, and propane lines and service.

Electrical, telephone, and fiber optic service.

Coordination with utility companies.

Site improvements including grading, erosion control, and aggregate surfaces.

Construction of a 8,320 square foot office (Main Level: 4,534, 2nd Level: 3,786).

Construction of a 3,475 square foot fire building.

Construction of a 2,900 square foot warehouse.

Building systems including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, security, and IT infrastructure.

sustainability The project has been designed to achieve 2 Green Globes and to meet Federal Guiding Principles. Refer to other Division 1 specification section for more information.

sequence of work Work shall be performed in order determined by the Contractor.

location This project is located at the Jemez Ranger District Office of the Santa Fe National Forest. The address is 51 Woodsy Lane, Jemez Springs, NM 87025. (575-829-3535).

GENERAL SITE CONDITIONS AND WEATHER

The elevation of the site is 6,300 ft. In the winter, the site can experience some snowfall, although it is usually fairly dry in the winter and spring. Winter low temperatures are usually in the teens, and can get as low as 0°F, but rarely below that. In the summer, average high temperatures are in the 80’s with occasional 90’s, and feature frequent afternoon thunderstorms during the monsoon season of July through September.

Soil testing has been performed and the geotechnical report and is included an an Appendix. Rocks and debris at the ground surface are evident throughout the area. The Contractor should expect to encounter such rock and debris during excavation and grubbing operations. Blasting of rocks will not be permitted without special permission. Disposal of debris shall be in the nearest sanitary landfill.

In-depth water table surveys have not been performed; however, if water is encountered during excavation, the Contractor shall perform adequate dewatering to keep the excavation free from water and dispose of the water without damage to property.

USE OF PREMISES

General: Contractor shall have full use of premises for construction operations as indicated on drawings by “Limits of Construction”, with the exception of the acequia, which must remain open and available at all times for the access for the East/West Sandoval Acequia Commissioner. The Commissioner must be able to access the acequia through the site at all times during the duration of the contract. There may be times when the Commissioner and/or his workers will need to bring in heavy equipment in order to make repairs or improvements to the acequia. The current Commissioner is Gilbert Sandoval, ph: 575.829.3882. Provide a set of keys to the Comissioner in order for him to access the site.

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

contractor’s responsibilities Confine storage of materials to areas as approved by the CO.

Contractor shall provie adequate barricades and warnings to protect the public from entering the site. Contractor shall provide a sign, mounted on the barricades, that includes the following:

Name of Project.

Name of Contractor.

Point of contact name and phone number for Contractor in case of an emergency.

Name of Government (Jemez Ranger District, Santa Fe NF).

Point of contact name and phone number for Government in case of an emergency.

Address of Government’s temporary location during construction.

Contractor shall provide adequate signing and barricades and take necessary safety measures to protect employees and Government inspectors during all construction operations. Contractor shall minimize disturbance of all undisturbed areas.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

See Division 01 Section, “Utility Company Coordination” for coordinating work with the utility companies.

Contractor shall call NM811 before any excavation activities (1-800-321-2537).

Contractor will be able to access existing utilities at contractor's expense. Contractor may have to make special arrangements with utility, or install temporary service taps for access to utilities. A vault toilet will remain onsite during and after construction for contractor's use.

MEALS AND LODGING

Meals and lodging are limited in Jemez Springs, with less than half dozen restaurants, and even less choices for lodging. There are no RV parks. The Village of Jemez Springs has a website that gives more information at http://www.jemezsprings.org/. The town of Bernalillo, 50 miles to the south, is a full service community.

Meals or lodging will not be available at Forest Service facilities.

camping With approval by the Jemez Ranger District, National Forest Service lands may be used by the Contractor to have one fully contained recreation vehicle which may remain at this site for security.

With approval from the District Ranger, the existing residence may be used by the contractor as either storage, a job trailer, or housing.

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

permits Special permits for electrical work or any other permits required by County, State, or Federal laws or regulations shall be obtained by the ContractorA general building permit will not be required.

State Electrical inspection is required for this project. Contractor shall obtain an electrical permit for this project.Obtain a permit if it is required to do the inspection.

Contractor shall obtain an EPA Stormwater Discharge permit for this project.

If a permit is required for disturbance of migratory bird nests, the Forest Service will obtain this so as to not interrupt the contractor’s schedule.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not USED)

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