Amendment_0003_-_Project_Specs.pdf

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Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Plumas NF Off-Channel Water Sources Project

1.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

A. This project consists of constructing small reservoirs or installing underground tanks for off-channel water source developments. Additional work associated with this project includes water line installation, riprap placement, earthwork, and installation of valve box and plumbing appurtenances. All work for this project is within the Plumas National Forest.

1.2 PROJECT LOCATION

A. This project is located entirely in the Plumas National Forest at several locations.

The project locations are as follows:

1. East Branch Lights Creek: Township 27 North, Range 11 East, Section 10

Mount Diablo, B&M, Kettle Rock 7.5 minute USGS quadrangle.

2. Lowe Flats: Township 28 North, Range 12 East, Section 26 Mount Diablo, B&M, Janesville 7.5 minute USGS quadrangle.

3. Peters Creek: Township 26 North, Range 11 East, Section 4 Mount Diablo, B&M, Kettle Rock 7.5 minute USGS quadrangle.

4. Pierce Creek: Township 26 North, Range 8 East, Section 8 Mount Diablo, B&M, Diamond Mountain 7.5 minute USGS quadrangle.

5. Taylor Creek: Township 26 North, Range 11 East, Section 25 Mount

Diablo, B&M, Antelope Lake 7.5 minute USGS quadrangle

1.3 SITE INFORMATION AND LIMITATIONS

A. The following site conditions are considered incidental to the contract and the contractor will not be paid directly for any of the following items:

1. Construction sites will be closed to the public during construction but open to authorized government employees. The Contractor will be responsible for signing, limiting public access, and safety of public and/or government employees in the area. All roads leading through the construction site shall remain open, with minimal disruption to traffic. Submit a traffic control and signing plan for each site for approval, prior to the start of construction.

2. The Contractor is responsible for the security of the Contractor’s equipment and materials.

3. Utilities are not available at the site for construction purposes.

4. Fuel storage on site is permitted within the project sites, so long as the storage tanks are set in a location far away from the creeks that go through each project location, and proper containment structures are provided. Fuel trucks must be equipped with spill containment kits and portable berms that

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meet all state and federal regulations. A spill containment plan must be submitted and approved prior to construction.

5. The Contractor shall provide temporary toilet facilities (porta-potty) at the site during all construction work. Toilet facilities shall be provided at a rate of one stool for every 10 workers assigned or working on site.

6. All construction equipment shall be pressure washed before entering the

Site. The removal of mud and debris from treds, tracks and undercarriage, with emphasis on axles, frame, cross-members, motor mounts, and underneath steps, running boards, and front bumper/brushguard assemblies will be required. The purpose is to reduce or eliminate the transportation of noxious weeds, which is required by Federal and State regulations.

Coordinate with the Forest Service on an inspection location.

7. Water for construction purposes can be obtained from any creek within each project area. If those sites are not sufficient for the contractor needs, additional water sources may be made available to the contractor upon request at Antelope Lake on the Plumas National Forest.

8. Stony Quarry shall be made available to the contractor, to utilize aggregate surfacing and backfill material. The quarry is located off FSR 26N16A, approximately 6 miles southeast from the east shore of Antelope Lake (<1 mile from Doyle’s Crossing). Township 27 North, Range 13 East, Section

2, Mt. Diablo, B&M, Antelope Lake 7.5 minute USGS quadrangle. Obtain written permission to the Contracting Officer for approval, prior to using the quarry.

1.4 TRAFFIC CONTROL AND CONSTRUCTION SIGNING

A. No work that endangers, interferes, or conflicts with traffic or access to work sites shall be performed until a plan for satisfactory warning and handling of traffic has been submitted by the contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer.

Construction signing for traffic control shall conform to the Manual of Uniform

Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). All traffic control signs will be placed in areas adequate for a truck pulling a fifth wheel trailer to be turned around.

Contractor shall not be paid directly for this item, rather it will be considered incidental to other items of work listed in the Schedule of Items.

1.5 WORK CAMPS, STAGING AND STORAGE AREAS

A. Areas for staging operations and storage of materials shall be approved by the

Contracting Officer. The Contractor must request in writing for approval from the CO to stage trailers (work or housing) on site.

B. Overnight camping will be allowed on site, upon written approval to the

Contracting Officer.

1.6 INSPECTION OF WORKSITE

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A. The contractor acknowledges they have taken the necessary steps to ascertain the nature and location of work, and have investigated and satisfied themselves as to the general and local conditions that can affect the work or its cost. Any failure of the contractor to take the actions described and acknowledged in this paragraph will not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work without additional expenses to the government.

1.7 PERMITS

A. The Contractor will be responsible for obtaining and paying fees for the following permits:

1. Air Quality (Northern Sierra Air Quality District)

2. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit (State)

B. The Forest Service will obtain permits and pay fees for the following:

1. No additional permitting is required.

1.8 EQUIPMENT CLEANING AND NOXIOUSWEED-FREE CERTIFICATION

A. Unless the entire project area is already infected with noxious weeds, the contractor shall ensure that prior to moving from one on forest location to another part of the project area all off-road equipment, which last operated in areas known by Forest Service to be infected with noxious weeds, is free of soil, seeds, vegetative matter, or other debris that could contain or hold seeds. Contractor shall certify in writing to the CO that off-road equipment is free of noxious weeds prior to each start-up of operations and for subsequent moves of equipment to other project areas. Measures taken to ensure that off-road equipment is free of noxious weeds will be identified. “Off-road equipment” includes all equipment operating off of paved roadways. A Current list of noxious weeks of concern to Forest Service is available at the Forest Supervisor’s office.

Contractor shall clean off-road equipment prior to moving between project areas with known infestations with noxious weeds and other project areas, if any, which are free of such weeds. Project Area maps show areas known by Forest Service that contain specific noxious weeds species of concern. Contractor shall employ whatever cleaning methods are necessary to ensure that off-road equipment is free of noxious weeds. Equipment shall be considered free of soil, seeds, and other such debris when a visual inspection does not disclose such material.

Disassembly of equipment components or specialized inspection tools is not required.

B. Contractor shall notify Forest Service at least 24 hours prior to beginning of work in area designated as a noxious weed area, unless otherwise approved by CO.

Notification shall include the location of the equipment’s most recent operations.

If the prior location of the off-road equipment cannot be identified, Forest Service may assume that it was infested with noxious weed seeds. Upon request of Forest

Service, Contractor must arrange with CO for Forest Service to inspect each piece

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of off-road equipment prior to it being placed into service. If Contractor desires to clean off-road equipment on National forest land, such as at the end of a project or prior to moving to a new unit that is free from noxious weeds, Contractor and

Forest Service CO shall agree on methods of cleaning, locations for the cleaning, and control of off-site impacts, if any. New infestations of noxious weeds, of concern to Forest Service and identified by either Contractor or Forest Service, within the project area or on the haul route, shall be promptly reported to the other party.

1.9 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

A. Government Furnished Property (GFP) will be provided to the Contractor.

B. The Government will provide the following items to the Contractor at the assigned work location as needed:

1. Padlocks (for valve boxes)

2. Aggregate Roadway surfacing material from Stony Quarry

3. Additional backfill material from Stony Quarry

1.10 START DATE

A. June 1st, 2018

1.11 CONTRACT TIME

A. All work, including punch list items, site cleanup, and de-mobilization, shall be completed prior to October 19th, 2018.

1.12 SPECIFICATIONS

Section 010250 - Construction Staking

Section 011900 - Mobilization

Section 013300 - Submittal Procedures

Section 014100 - Quality Control

Section 023705 – Temporary Stream Diversion

Section 024100 - Waste Material Disposal

Section 033020 - Concrete from Packaged Dry Mix for Minor Structures

Section 133402 - Utility Boxes

Section 221100 - Water Distribution Systems

Section 221102 - Curb Valves and Boxes

Section 221103 - Plumbing Appurtenances

Section 221200 – Underground Water Storage Tank

Section 311000 - Clearing and Grubbing

Section 312005 – Earthen Structures

Section 321204 - Crushed Aggregate Base or Surface Course

Section 321206 – Loose Rock Riprap

Section 322210 – Roadway Barriers

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END SECTION C

AUGUST 2017

CONSTRUCTION STAKING 010250-1

USDA FOREST SERVICE, R-5

PLUMAS NF OFF-CHANNEL WATER SOURCES PROJECT

SECTION 010250 - CONSTRUCTION STAKING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This work shall consist of the construction staking of roads, underground utilities and storage tanks, and above-ground reservoirs (ponds), in accordance with the

Drawings and Specifications. The work includes the furnishing of all labor, equipment, instruments, materials, transportation and other incidentals necessary to complete the construction staking in accordance with these specifications and acceptable engineering practice.

1.2 QUALITY CONTROL

A. Construction staking shall be accomplished under the direction of a Licensed Civil

Engineer or Land Surveyor closely associated and familiar with construction staking; periodic visits to the project site are required.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Surveyor’s Notes

1.4 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Measurement shall be lump sum for surveying and staking the project through all phases of construction.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED SURVEY CONTROL SHEETS

A. The Government will provide the contractor with a set of survey control sheets showing horizontal and vertical control for site to be staked. The Government will provide the Contractor with layout information that will include:

1. Control Points - Northing, Easting, Existing Elevations.

2. Survey Benchmarks (i.e. Corner Monuments, if present in the work area) -

Northing, Easting, Existing Elevations.

3. Roads - Northing, Easting and Finish Elevations for finish grade at the edge of road.

4. Reservoir (Pond) – Northing, Easting and Finish Elevations along control lines, center line of earthen berm, and top and bottom slopes.

5. Storage Tanks - Northing, Easting and Finish Elevations for the waterline intake and drain/overflow line.

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6. Utility Lines – Northing and Easting for centerline of utilities.

B. An AutoCAD file shall be provided to the Contractor upon request, for determining stakeout points.

2.2 STAKES

A. Identification stakes and hubs shall be of sufficient length and width to provide and solid set in the ground and to provide space for marking above ground when applicable. Other dimensions and materials may be used, such as steel reinforcing bars, wire flagging and markers, and metal pins, if approved in writing by the

Contracting Officer (CO). The top 2 inches of all slope, guard, reference, clearing, and structure stakes shall be painted or marked with plastic flagging. Colors used on stakes or for flagging shall be as follows:

1. Roads and Reservoirs (Ponds) -Orange

2. Waterlines and Storage Tanks -Blue

2.3 SURVEY NOTE PAPER AND BOOKS

A. Paper for survey notes shall be moisture-resistant paper. Notes shall be contained in books with covers that will protect the contents and retain the pages in numerical sequence during field use. Field notebooks or note paper shall be furnished by the contractor.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

A. The Contractor shall be required to provide all necessary staking and control for all phases of construction. The contractor shall use the data and information shown on the project drawings to establish the location of all facilities to be constructed under this contract. The Contractor may choose any method of establishing horizontal and vertical controls provided the following minimum precision and accuracy requirements are met. Prior to any construction staking, the Contractor shall verify all data and information shown on the project drawings, and bring any errors to the attention of the Contracting Officer before the start of construction.

B. Accuracy requirements:

1. Minimum position close; 1/1000

2. Vertical closure: 0.05 ft. (vertical)/station (100 feet horizontal)

3. Cross section and slope stake precision:

C. Allowable deviation of cross section line projection from a true perpendicular to tangents, a true bisector of angle points, or a true radius of curves: +/-3 degrees.

D. Cross section topography measurements shall be taken so that variations in ground form a straight line connecting the cross section points will not exceed: 1.0 ft.

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E. Horizontal and vertical accuracy for slope stake, slope stake references, and clearing limits. In feet or percentage of horizontal distance measured form centerline or reference stake, whichever is greater. Slope reference stakes and slope stakes: 0.15 ft or 0.6%. Clearing limits: 1.0 ft.

3.2 ESTABLISING AND REFERENCING IMPROVEMENT LOCATIONS

A. Access Roads and Reservoir (Ponds):

1. Slope stakes (cut and fill catch points), clearing limits, and slope stake references shall be established on both sides of the centerline at each station established. Slope stakes and slope stake references shall be located on a line at right angles to tangents and on radial lines or curves. Slope stake catch points shall be located by using the grading plans and/or profiles as shown on the drawings.

2. Slope stakes shall be set at 20-foot intervals, at significant breaks in the ground profile, culvert locations, and widening transition points. Slope stakes shall be set at 20 foot intervals around curves having a radius less than 100 feet.

B. Waterline (Underground Utilities)

1. Shall be staked at the locations shown on the drawings with the specified minimum burial depth. Utility elevations shall be accurately staked to provide for drainage as indicated on the drawings. Grade stakes shall be established as necessary to provide the control for the construction work.

C. Water Storage Tanks

1. Construction stakes shall be established where the waterline enters and exits the storage tank. Stakes shall identify the bottom of the tank elevation.

3.3 DISCREPANCIES

A. The contractor shall compare the staked centerline horizontal and vertical alignment with the design data. Differences between previously recorded and observed elevations of bench marks shall be referred to the Contracting Officer.

Differences in centerline profile elevations exceeding 1 foot at any two or more consecutive points shall be reported to the contracting Officer for evaluation and possible revision. Staking of these areas shall be deferred until the Contacting

Officer resolves these differences.

3.4 VERTICAL CONTROL

A. Vertical control for construction shall be as referenced on the Drawings.

3.5 MARKING STAKES

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A. All stakes shall be legibly marked, in the format agreed upon with the Contracting

Officer, with a stake pencil that leaves an imprinted or with waterproof ink.

Marking shall conform to the nomenclature below:

PI Point of Intersection of tangents

PC Point of curvature

POC Point on curve

Pt Point of tangency

POT Point on tangent

RP Reference point

P P-line (preliminary location line)

L L-line (final location line)

BM Bench mark

TBM Temporary bench mark

BT Begin taper (any)

ET End taper (any)

C Cut

F Fill

L Centerline

D Ditch

W Width

3.6 SURVEY NOTES

A. All survey data shall be neatly recorded in survey books. All survey notes shall become the property of the Forest Service. Errors shall be deleted by lining out.

Date, crew names and positions, instrumentation, and weather shall be recorded in the notes at the beginning of each day’s work. The party chief shall sign or initial each page of the notes immediately after the last entry for each day’s work.

B. Electronically recorded survey notes shall be consecutively numbered and headed to identify the contents. The notes shall be supported and accompanied by a bound book that records the project name and for each day identifies date, crew names and positions, instrumentation, weather, type of survey, stationing of sections between which survey was performed, and survey data or sketched that cannot be electronically recorded. The party chief shall sign or initial the electronically recorded notes and Day Book immediately after the last entry for each day’s work.

END OF SECTION 010250

AUGUST 2016

MOBILIZATION 011900-1

PLUMAS NF OFF-CHANNEL WATER SOURCES PROJECT

SECTION 011900 - MOBILIZATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This item is intended to compensate the Contractor for operations including, but not limited to, those necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to the project site; for payment of premiums for bonds and insurance for the project; and for any other work and operations which must be performed or costs that must be incurred incident to the initiation of meaningful work at the site and for which payment is not otherwise provided for under the contract.

1.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. The measurement shall be lump sum for mobilization. Payment shall be as follows:

1. Bond premiums will be reimbursed after receipt of the evidence of payment.

2. 50% of the lump sum, not to exceed 5% of the original contract amount, will be paid following completion of 5% of the original contract amount not including mobilization and bond premiums.

3. Payment of the remaining portion of the lump sum, up to 10% of the original contract amount, will be paid following completion of 10% of the original contract amount not including mobilization and bond premiums.

4. Any portion of the lump sum in excess of 10% of the original contract amount will be paid after final acceptance.

5. Progress payments for mobilization and preparatory work shall be subject to retainage.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (NOT USED)

END OF SECTION 011900

MARCH 2016

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PLUMAS NF OFF-CHANNEL WATER SOURCES PROJECT

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, Test Reports and other miscellaneous submittals. See Table

013300-1 for a summary of required submittals.

B. See other specification section within this package for additional requirements on submittals.

1.2 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. The Contracting Officer (CO) reserves the right to withhold action on a submittal requiring coordination with other submittals until related submittals are received.

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

1. Initial Review: Allow 14 days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if processing must be delayed to permit coordination with subsequent submittals. CO will advise Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

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

3. Allow 14 days for processing each re-submittal.

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.

C. Identification: Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal for identification.

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

2. Provide a space 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.

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g. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

h. If more than one item is shown on submittal sheet, identify item.

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 unless 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.

1.3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. No separate measurement and/or payment will be made for this section. Payment shall be included with work shown in the schedule of items.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 ACTION SUBMITTALS – (Submittals requiring CO approval)

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

1. Number of Copies: Submit three copies of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated or directed. 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 construction 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 applicable.

3. Include the following information, as applicable:

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.

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e. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

D. Contractor's Construction Schedule: The contractor shall submit a Construction Schedule, for approval by CO, in accordance with the contract provisions within 5 day of commencement of work.

E. 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.

2.2 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS – (Submittals NOT requiring CO approval)

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

Sections.

1. Number of Copies: Submit three copies of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated.

CO will not return copies.

2. Certificates and Certifications: Certificates and certifications shall be signed by an officer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of that entity.

3. Test and Inspection Reports: Comply with requirements in Section 014100 "Quality

Control”

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

C. 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 either during installation of product or after product is installed in its final location, for compliance with requirements.

D. Maintenance Data: Prepare written and graphic instructions and procedures for operation and normal maintenance of products and equipment.

E. Manufacturer's Instructions: Prepare written or published information that documents manufacturer's recommendations, guidelines, and procedures for installing or operating a product or equipment. Include name of product and name, address, and telephone number of manufacturer.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

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 Project name and location, submittal number, Specification Section title and number, name of reviewer, date of Contractor's approval, and statement certifying that submittal has been reviewed, checked, and approved for compliance with the Contract Documents.

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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.

E. Substitutions – Whenever materials, products, and equipment are listed by name or brand in the specifications and/or on the drawings, it is used as a measure of quality, utility, or standard. If the Contractor prefers to use any other brand or manufacturer of same quality, appearance and utility to that specified, he shall request substitution as provided below, not less than 30 days before the planned installation of the item. The Contracting Officer will approve or disapprove the request for substitution.

Requests for substitutions will only be considered if contractor submits the following:

1. Complete technical data including drawings, complete performance specifications, test data, samples and performance tests of the article proposed for substitution. Submit additional information if required by Contracting Officer. All items in the above information shall be circled, tagged, or marked in some way to indicate all deviations or differences which the proposed item differs from the originally specified item.

2. Similar data as above for item originally specified. All items shall be marked to identify where/how the proposed substitution will differ.

3. A statement by the Contractor that the proposed substitution is in full compliance with the contract documents, applicable codes, and laws.

4. The Contractor shall be responsible for any effect upon related work in the project for any substitution and shall pay any additional costs generated by any substitutions.

3.2 SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE – Submittals shall be made as required by and called for in the drawings and specifications. The following table is a summary of the required submittals for the project - the table is to assist the Contractor and may not be all inclusive – additional submittals may be required by specific specifications:

1.

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Spec.

Section Section Title Subsection Required Submittal

C Section C 1.3A Spill Prevention Plan

C Section C

1.4A Traffic Control and Signing

Plan

010250 Construction Staking 1.3A Survey Notes

013300 Submittal Procedures 2.1D Construction Schedule

014100 Quality Control

1.3A Contractor Quality Control

Plan

014100 Quality Control

1.3B Permits, Licenses, and

Certificates

014100 Quality Control

1.3C Sampling & Testing Results, and Inspection reports

014100 Quality Control 1.3D As-Built drawings

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Spec.

Section Section Title Subsection Required Submittal

023705 Temporary Stream Diversion

1.2A Temporary Stream Diversion

Plan

133402 Utility Boxes 1.3A Product Data

133402 Utility Boxes 1.3B Shop Drawings – Box & lid

133402 Utility Boxes 1.3C Product Certifications

221100 Water Distribution System 1.3A Product Data

221102 Curb Valve and Box 1.3A Product Data

221103 Plumbing Appurtenances 1.3A Product Data

221200 Underground Water Storage Tank 1.3A Product Data

221200 Underground Water Storage Tank

1.3B Manufacturer’s Instructions for Installation

221200 Underground Water Storage Tank 1.3C Rock Bedding Sample

221200 Underground Water Storage Tank 1.3D Construction Methods

221200 Underground Water Storage Tank 1.3E Shop Drawings

321204 Crushed Aggregate Base or Surface

Course

1.2A Source, Gradation, & Material

Properties

321204 Crushed Aggregate Base or Surface

Course

1.2B Compaction Density Test

Results & Proctors

321206 Loose Rock Riprap

1.2B Source, Gradation, & Material

Properties

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SECTION 014100 - QUALITY CONTROL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 This work shall consist of providing quality control in conformance with the inspection, testing, and product certification requirements of this contract to ensure compliance with the drawings and specifications. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tests, and reports necessary to meet the requirements of the contract.

1.2 QUALITY CONTROL

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

B. Special Tests and Inspections: Contractor will engage a testing agency to conduct required special tests and inspections. The Contractor shall authorize the testing agency to perform the required testing and inspections on the work completed. The authority shall include:

1. 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.

2. Testing agency will re-test and re-inspect corrected work.

C. Retesting/Re-inspecting: Contractor shall provide quality-control services for retesting and re-inspection for replaced construction work or for work that failed to comply with the requirements under the contract.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Contractor Quality Control Plan

B. Permits, Licenses, and Certificates

C. Sampling & Testing Results and Inspection Reports

D. As-Built Drawings

1.4 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. No separate payment will be made for the work included under this section; rather payment shall be considered to be included in the items of work listed in the Schedule of Items.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

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3.1 QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM

A. General: Perform required testing, inspections, sampling, and similar services per direction specified in the contract drawings and specifications and in accordance with established industry standards.

3.2 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

A. At the time of the preconstruction conference, the Contractor shall submit for approval a written

Contractor Quality Control Plan.

1. If the plan requires any revisions or corrections, the Contractor shall resubmit the plan within 10 days.

2. The Government reserves the right to require changes in the plan during the contract period as necessary.

3. No change in the approved plan may be made without written concurrence by the

Contracting Officer.

4. At a minimum, the plan shall include the following:

a. A list of personnel responsible for quality control and assigned duties. Include each person's qualifications.

b. A copy of a letter of direction to the Contractor's Quality Control Supervisor outlining assigned duties.

c. Names, qualifications, and descriptions of laboratories to perform sampling and testing, and samples of proposed report forms.

d. Methods of performing, documenting, and enforcing quality control of all work.

e. Methods of monitoring and controlling environmental pollution and contamination as required by all applicable regulations and laws.

3.3 TEST AND INSPECTION REPORTS

A. Submit three copies of complete test results no later than three calendar days after the test was performed.

B. Submit failing test results and proposed remedial actions within four hours of noted deficiency.

C. Testing and Inspection Reports shall 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, tests, or inspections.

5. Names of individuals performing tests and inspections.

6. Reference Specification Section(s).

7. Complete test or inspection data.

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

9. Ambient conditions at time sample was taken, tested, or inspected.

10. Comments or professional opinion on whether tested or inspected work complies with the Contract Document requirements.

11. Name and signature of laboratory inspector.

12. Recommendations on retesting and re-inspecting.

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3.4 PERMITS, LICENSES, AND CERTIFICATES

A. For Contracting Officer’s records, submit copies of permits, licenses, certifications, inspection reports, releases, jurisdictional settlements, notices, receipts for fee payments, judgments, correspondence, records, and similar documents, established for compliance with standards and regulations relevant to the on performance of the work.

3.5 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The Contractor shall maintain a set of the contract drawings depicting as-built conditions.

These drawings shall be maintained in a current condition and shall be available for review.

All variations from the original contract drawings shall be indicated in red on the drawings.

Upon completion of the contract work, as-built drawings shall be submitted to the Contracting

Officer.

3.6 SAMPLING, TESTING, AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

A. Sampling, testing, and Certification requirements and frequency for specific items shall be as specified in the drawings and specification. The following table is a summary of the required sampling, testing, and certification for the project - the table is to assist the Contractor, but may not be all inclusive – additional submittals may be required by specific specification section:

B.

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Item

Subsection Certification or Test

Required

Frequency

221100 3.3K HDPE Pipe – Bent Strap

Test

Once Daily

221100 3.6A Hydrostatic Testing of

Water Line

See Spec

221100 3.6B Pressure and Leak

Testing

See Spec

221200 3.6A Compaction Test of

Tank Bedding

Minimum One

Test

221200 3.11A Leak Test See Spec

221200 3.11B Air Test See Spec

221200 3.11C Pressure Test See Spec

312005 3.3E Compaction Test of

Subgrade

2 passing tests

312005 3.3F Compaction Test of

Earthen Berm

1 per lift per 100 lineal feet of berm

321204 3.4A Compaction Test of

Aggregate Surface

Course

1 per 300 SY

END OF SECTION 014100

MARCH 2016

TEMPORARY STREAM DIVERSION 023705-1

SECTION 023705 - TEMPORARY STREAM DIVERSION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This work shall include designing, installing, operating, maintaining, removing, and disposing of the temporary stream diversion, environmental compliance and other Work as detailed in these Specifications.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Temporary Stream Diversion Plan:

1. Shall consist of a narrative, list of materials and equipment required and drawings detailing each temporary stream diversion required for the completion of this project, and shall encompass and protect all areas affected by the contractor's temporary stream diversion work. This shall include a discussion on fish blocking devices.

2. Provide a sequence of work, dates, and durations for the following milestones: fish exclusion (performed by Forest Service personnel), Implementation Meeting and

Installation, Dewatering of work area, restoration and stabilization of the temporary stream diversion work area to prevent erosion, channel re-watering, removal and restoration of temporary stream diversion, and fish block removal.

3. Provide Stream Flow Blocking and Dewatering method(s), scour protective measures, and means and methods for dewatering and disposal of water

4. Include a contingency plan for each temporary stream diversion to be used in the event of a storm producing stream flow in excess of the design requirement, equipment failure, vandalism, and other events. The contingency plan shall convey at a minimum 50% of the volume of water required for the temporary stream diversion and be operational within 2-hours.

5. Provide an Inspection and Maintenance schedule and narrative on how maintenance will be conducted.

6. Provide a sequence for removing temporary stream diversion structures, narrative on stabilizing disturbed soils and other miscellaneous work required.

1.3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Temporary Stream Diversion for East Branch Lights Creek, Peters Creek, and Pierce Creek:

The quantity to be measured shall be LUMP SUM (LS) for the required temporary diversion structure and/or materials, paid in three separate work items (for each site).

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

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2.1 MATERIALS

A. All materials shall be as detailed in the Contractor's Temporary Stream Diversion Plan; include all product data in the submittal.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. The work shall include compliance with State and Local Standards, Section 404 of the Clean

Water Act, project permits, and these provisions.

B. The temporary stream diversion, including water that is retained by the temporary stream diversion and any de-watering system, shall be located where shown on the drawings. The upstream diversion dam shall be constructed to a height sufficient to prevent stream flow from entering the work area. Scour protection shall be provided at the outfall of the diversion, and a de-watering system to prevent flow from re-entering the stream channel.

C. The contractor shall fully comply with the Temporary Stream Diversion Plan at all times. The

Contractor shall update the Temporary Stream Diversion Plan throughout the project to reflect actual site conditions at the time of work.

3.2 MINIMUM DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

A. At all times of operation, the Contractor's temporary stream diversion shall be designed to convey a flow of at least 10 cubic feet per second.

3.3 DEWATERING WORK AREA - FISH AND AQUATIC SPECIES EXCLUSION AND

NOTIFICATIONS

A. Prior to the installation of temporary stream diversions, the contractor shall allow 7 calendar days in their schedule for the Forest Service to have the opportunity to install fish block nets upstream and downstream of the work area, and to safely capture and relocate any fish and other aquatic organisms that may become stranded in the work area.

B. De-watering the work area shall in occur with Forest Service personnel present, who will participate in capturing and relocating all fish species and other aquatic organisms.

3.4 REWATERING OF THE STREAM CHANNEL

A. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer a minimum of 7 calendar days in advance of re-watering the stream channel.

B. The Contractor shall introduce water to the new stream channel section and trap sediments until the stream section meets the requirements of these Provisions. Re-watering shall occur at a rate to avoid loss of surface water downstream while the new channel section water is restored.

3.5 REMOVAL OF TEMPORARY STREAM DIVERSION

A. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer 2 calendar days in advance for when the temporary stream diversion removal sequence will commence

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B. Once the water in the stream channel will meet applicable turbidity standards (as set by the state or local regulating authority for clean water), the Contractor may begin removal of the temporary stream diversion and the stream channel opens to flows.

C. The Contractor shall immediately take all corrective actions necessary to prevent the water from exceeding the turbidity standards should the stream turbidity increase. All Work within the channel, except for removal of the temporary erosion control items, shall be completed before the temporary stream diversion is removed.

D. All materials used for the diversion shall become the property of the Contractor and removed from the project site, with the exception of any materials supplied by the Forest Service, unless otherwise specified by the Contracting Officer.

END SECTION 023705

CONCRETE FROM PACKAGED DRY MIX FOR

MINOR STRUCTURES 033020-1

SECTION 033020 - CONCRETE FROM PACKAGED DRY MIX FOR MINOR STRUCTURES

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes constructing small concrete structures such as thrust blocks, pipe supports, concrete collars and test hole fillers.

1.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. There will be no separate measurement or payment for work in this Section. Concrete from packaged dry mix is considered incidental to other items of work shown in the Schedule of

Items.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Concrete Dry Mix:

1. Design: ASTM C 387, made using dry pre-portioned, blended and bagged mix.

2. Minimum 28-day Compressive Strength: 4000 psi

3. Product: Sakrete Concrete Mix, as manufactured by US Mix Products Company, or an approved equal.

B. All reinforcement bars shall be deformed billet steel conforming to the requirement of

ASTM A615, Grade 60.

C. Water: Clean and free from alkali and other deleterious materials.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CONCRETE INSTALLATION

A. Mixing:

1. Mix dry concrete and water thoroughly according to the manufacturer.

2. Mixing Equipment: Mechanical mixer or wheel barrow.

3. Place concrete while fresh; any concrete in which initial set has begun shall be wasted.

B. Placing: Place the fresh concrete in the forms and work as necessary to remove the air pockets.

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C. Finishing: Apply medium trowel finish to exposed concrete surfaces.

D. Protection from Cold: Keep the air temperature surrounding the fresh concrete above 40ºF for a period of five days after the concrete is placed.

E. Curing: If determined necessary by the Contracting Officer, cover exposed surfaces with plastic sheeting after the concrete has taken its initial set.

END OF SECTION 033020

AUGUST 2017

WASTE MATERIAL DISPOSAL 024100-1

SECTION 024100 - WASTE MATERIAL DISPOSAL

A. This Section includes the loading, handling, hauling, and placing of excess excavation material, unsuitable excavation material, clearing and grubbing debris, and construction and demolition debris.

1.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. There will be no separate measurement or payment for work in this Section. Waste material disposal is considered incidental to other items of work shown in the Schedule of Items.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS – NOT APPLICABLE

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 WASTE MATERIAL TO BE HAULED TO A LANDFILL

A. All excavated material not used in the construction of embankments or backfilling of trenches, or other excess material resulting from the excavation and embankment operation shall be hauled to an approved landfill.

B. Approved excavated material can be placed as fill in the existing trailhead parking area west of the project. All material placed in the parking area shall be approved by the Contracting

Officer’s Representative. The trailhead parking area will be removed and restored to its original conditions as part of this project. All unsuitable excavated material that cannot be used at the trailhead parking shall be hauled to an approved landfill.

4. Oversized boulders may be broken into sizes small enough to incorporate into the embankment (6 inch minus).

C. Approved organic materials, such as stumps, logs, and slash can be placed in the existing trailhead parking area west of the project. All material placed in the parking area shall be approved by the Contracting Officers Representative. All other unsuitable material shall be hauled to an approved landfill.

D. All demolition materials, garbage, and other refuse generated shall be removed from the project site and legally disposed to a commercial landfill.

END OF SECTION 024100

UTILITY BOXES 133402-1

SECTION 133402 - UTILITY BOXES

A. This section includes underground utility boxes including plumbing appurtenances, ladder, lid and all work within 5 feet of the outside of the box.

B. Related sections include the following:

1. Section 221103 “Plumbing Appurtenances.”

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. CMP: Corrugated metal pipe

B. HDPE: High density polyethylene

C. GSP: Galvanized steel pipe

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Product data for the following:

1. Pipe, Box and lid materials.

B. Box and Lid Shop Drawings: Include plans and details.

C. Product Certificates: Signed by manufacturer certifying that products furnished comply with contract requirements.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Welding: Certified welder, qualify procedures and personnel according to AWS D1.1, "Structural Welding Code - Steel".

1.5 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Payment will be for the number of Utility Boxes of each type installed and will include the box and lid, ladder, plumbing appurtenances, pipe, gravel, excavation, backfill and all work within

5 feet of the box. Utility boxes and lids shall be constructed in accordance to the contract drawings.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 GALVANIZED STEEL BOX AND LID

A. Box: Galvanized steel CMP, AASHTO M36.

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1. Dimensions: As indicated on the Drawings.

B. Lid: Steel, ASTM A283 or A36, hot dip galvanized after fabrication.

1. Dimensions: As indicated on the Drawings.

2. Stiffeners: Steel, ASTM A283 or A36.

C. Insulation: Styrofoam Pad (to match the inside diameter of the CMP; 4 inches thick) with rope handle.

D. Welding: Use E60-W electrode.

2.2 LOCKING MECHANISM

A. Provision shall be made to secure the lid to the box using a padlock and a locking rod as illustrated in the drawings. The padlock shall be furnished by the Forest Service.

2.3 GRAVEL

A. Description: Hard, durable screened material varying in size from 1/4 inch to 1 inch, without lumps of soil or clay.

2.4 PLUMBING APPURTENANCES

A. According to Section 221103 “Plumbing Appurtenances”.

3.1 BOX INSTALLATION

A. Excavation and Box Placement: Excavation shall be made with minimum damage to surrounding trees, vegetation, and adjacent slopes. Place the box as indicated on the Drawings.

Compact the surface on which the box sets to 95 percent maximum density (AASHTO T99 or

ASTM D698).

1. Any excavations left open at the end of the day shall be fenced around to keep the public away from the open pit / trench.

B. Backfilling:

1. Remove all organic and other debris from the excavation before backfilling.

2. Compaction: Backfill shall be placed in 6-inch maximum thickness layers and compacted by three passes of a mechanical vibrator which has been approved by the Contracting

Officer.

3. No rocks larger than 2-inches in diameter shall be placed within 6 inches of the inlet and outlet pipes, or box.

4. If Native Material is unsuitable, import borrow material with a 3 inch minus gradation.

C. Gravel Placement: Smooth and compact the natural earth bottom of the box before placing the gravel layer. Gravel shall be placed in the bottom of the box to the thickness indicated on the

Drawings.

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D. Installation of Plumbing Appurtenances: Install plumbing appurtenances as shown on the

Drawings and according to Section 221103 “Plumbing Appurtenances.” Support all appurtenances as shown on the drawings.

E. Lid: The lid shall be installed and secured as indicated on the Drawings.

3.2 CLEANUP

A. After backfilling and installation is complete, the general area shall be cleaned by removing all excavated material not used in the backfill and all debris and construction material. Finish grade the area to blend into the surroundings and create a natural appearance.

END SECTION 133402

WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS 221100-1

SECTION 221100 - WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section shall consist of furnishing and installing the following:

1. Water distribution pipe and fittings.

2. Drains.

B. This Section shall also include the flushing and testing of waterlines.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. GSP: Galvanized Steel Pipe.

B. HDPE: High Density Polyethylene plastic.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For the following:

1. Pipe and fittings

2. Drain Outlet fittings

3. Pipe Bedding

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. All work is to be completed according to applicable Federal, State and Local codes. This work includes, but is not limited to, materials, installation, and testing.

B. Piping materials shall bear label, stamp, or other markings of specified testing agency.

1.5 MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

A. Unless otherwise noted, the minimum working pressure for piping and specialties shall be 160 psig.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Deliver piping with factory-applied end caps. Maintain end caps through shipping, storage, and handling to prevent pipe-end damage and to prevent entrance of dirt, debris, and moisture.

B. Protect stored piping from moisture and dirt. Elevate above grade.

C. Protect flanges, fittings, and specialties…