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PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING

REQUIREMENTS

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DIVISION 0 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 00800 – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 Special Contract Requirements

A. The following Special Contract Requirements amend and supplement the Technical Specifications and Construction Drawings:

(a) Section 01010 – Summary of Work, add the following text to Part 1 – General:

“1.8. CONSTRUCTION COORDINATION WITH IRRIGATION

SEASON

A. Contractor shall propose a construction schedule to complete the required work outside of the irrigation season. The irrigation season is defined as beginning on May 1 and ending on October

30. Work which does not interrupt the ability to provide irrigation diversions may be considered during the irrigation season.

(b) Section 01500 – Temporary Facilities, add the following text to Subsection 1.1:

“E. Furnish job-site office trailer acceptable to the Government.”

(c) Section 02221 – Excavation, add the following text to Subsection 3.02.H – Dewatering:

“5. Provide temporary cofferdams as necessary to maintain dry work areas.

Contractor shall assume that White Bear Reservoir, Main Canal C, and Pony Hill Canal are at normal operational water levels for irrigation diversions.”

1.2 Working Hours (For White Bear only)

A. Working hours are defined as an eight-hour period (not including a 1-hour lunch period) within the bounds of 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Work may occur outside of the specified bounds following written approval of the OWNER. The CONTRACTOR shall provide the ENGINEER with a request at least three (3) days prior to working hours outside of regular working hours. The ENGINEER shall respond to the CONTRACTOR with a response within 24 hours of receipt of the request. The CONTRACTOR may conduct emergency work without prior permission but after notification to the ENGINEER.

1.3 Staging Area (For White Bear only)

A. The location of the project staging area will be determined during the preconstruction meeting. Take care to preserve and/or replace objects and structures encountered within the confines of the staging areas and restore all disturbed areas as close as possible to original condition as possible unless otherwise dictated in these specifications.

B. Storage of construction materials, equipment, and other items pertinent to the construction of the project will be allowed in the staging areas. However, bulk storage of petroleum-based products stored in tanks will not be allowed. At all times, spill kits must be available on-site for any accidental spills of petroleum.

C. No payment will be allowed to the Contractor for any work, including restoration, with regards to the staging areas.

1.4 Best Management Practices (For White Bear only)

A. Dust Control – Dust control is to be considered an integral part of the Work. Dust control shall be provided from the start of construction until the Work is complete.

Fugitive dust as a result of construction shall be controlled at all times within the subject property. The Contractor shall have a water truck available for dust control prior to beginning any construction tasks. Wetting shall be done a minimum of twice per day in dry conditions or at the direction of the Engineer or Owner as required until the final construction activities are completed. Contractor shall be prepared to provide dust control until the final surface restoration is completed. All costs incurred to meet dust control requirements are incidental to other items of the contract and no separate payment shall be made.

B. Erosion Control Measures – Temporary erosion and sediment control measures includes the installation and maintenance of temporary structural control measures to reduce or eliminate the erosion of soil and transport of sediment offsite as a result of construction activities. This may include, but not be limited to, silt fences, ditch checks, sediment basins, erosion control mats, stabilized construction entrance, temporary diversion, inlet protection, sediment traps, and slope drains. If erosion control measures are required, it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to install and maintain them throughout construction. All costs incurred to meet erosion control requirements are incidental to other items of the contract and no separate payment shall be made.

C. Noxious Weed Control – Comply with the local noxious weed requirements.

Equipment and vehicles will be washed prior to entering the project site to remove vegetation to avoid the spread of weeds. All costs incurred to meet noxious weed control requirements are incidental to other items of the contract and no separate payment shall be made.

1.5 Material Testing Requirements (For White Bear only)

A. This Special Provision applies only to soil and concrete materials. All other applicable sections of the specifications for quality control testing of other materials apply. The following table outlines the minimum frequency of quality control testing. The CONTRACTOR is responsible for all quality control testing. The CONTRACTOR shall remedy all defects and performance problems shown by the testing to the satisfaction of the ENGINEER at no additional expense to the OWNER. All Material Testing reports and results shall be submitted to the ENGINEER as they are received.

Minimum Frequency of Quality Control Testing Section Item Description Test Requirement Frequency

Varies All Materials Sieve Analysis Every New Material Varies All Materials Atterberg Limits Every New Material Varies All Materials Laboratory Max Density Every New Material 02221 Type ‘A’ Trench Field Density/Moisture Content 1 Test / 200 LF / Lift 02221 Type ‘B’ Trench Field Density/Moisture Content 1 Test / 300 LF / Lift 02221 Type ‘C’ Trench Field Density/Moisture Content 1 Test / 400 LF / Lift 02230

Subgrade Preparation Field Density/Moisture Content

1 Test / 5,000 SF / Lift

02230 Embankment Placement Field Density/Moisture Content 1 Test / 5,000 LF / Lift 02230 Sub-excavation

Replacement Field Density/Moisture Content 1 Test / 5,000 LF / Lift

03310 Structural Concrete Mill Certifications With Every Mix Design Mix Design Every Concrete Class Air Content 1 test / 75 CY / Day Slump 1 test / 75 CY / Day Compressive Strength 1 test / 75 CY / Day Temperature 1 test / 75 CY / Day

1.6 Unscheduled Employment of the Engineer (For White Bear only)

A. Damages for the unscheduled employment of the ENGINEER may be assessed against the CONTRACTOR for the following, but not limited to:

(a) The CONTRACTOR performing work that would require the redesign of all or portions of the project.

(b) Additional construction administration being required by the ENGINEER due to unacceptable work.

B. Unscheduled employment of the ENGINEER may cause damages to be assessed to the CONTRACTOR based on the following straight time hourly rates:

Project Manager $157.00/Hour Project Engineer $136.00/Hour Clerical $65.00/Hour Mileage $0.80/Mile

C. Damages accrued for the unscheduled employment of the ENGINEER are independent from liquidated damages outlined in the Construction Agreement. The listed straight-time hourly rates are subject to changes on January 1 of each year. Out of pocket costs accrued for unscheduled employment of the ENGINEER shall be billed at cost plus ten

(10) percent.

1.7 Construction Staking (For White Bear only)

A. The CONTRACTOR will be responsible for all construction staking on the project. The ENGINEER will provide the CONTRACTOR with the necessary electronic CAD file and project control csv file to facilitate project staking and to calibrate to the design coordinate system.

1.8 Permits (For White Bear only)

A. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits, licenses, agreements, insurance, and approvals required by any government authority or agency for the performance of this work at their own expense. Owner will provide Contractor access, as appropriate and necessary, for obtaining data in regard to permits and, at its own discretion, may assist Contractor, when necessary, in obtaining such permits. These Permits may include but are not limited to the following:

(a) Storm Water Discharge Permit – The work requires a General Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Construction Activities if more than 1 acre is disturbed, and all discharges must be in accordance with the submitted Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). The Contractor will be responsible for all fees associated with the permit application.

1.9 Sanitary Facilities (For White Bear only)

A. Contractor shall provide and maintain on site sanitary facilities for use by construction personnel and subcontractors as may be necessary to comply with the requirements and regulations of the local and State Department of Health.

PART 2 - MONTANA PUBLIC WORKS STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (For White Bear only)

Standard Construction Specifications referred to for this project shall be the Montana Public Works Standard Specifications, Seventh Edition, April 2021, including any Amendments, which are incorporated into this contract by reference. The following sections describe the primary exceptions, additions, and clarifications between the Seventh Edition of the Montana Public Works Standard Specifications (MPWSS) and this project.

Where a Standard Modification to MPWSS does not exist for a particular Section of MPWSS, it shall be assumed the work is to be completed in accordance with the appropriate MPWSS Section.

When a Standard Modification to MPWSS does exist the requirements of that modification supersede the related MPWSS requirement. Where paragraphs are specifically deleted or modified, or new paragraphs added, all other parts of the MPWSS will remain in effect unless otherwise modified by the Project Manual in accordance with the order of governance as specified in “Summary of Work.”

Delete Part 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT in all sections of MPWSS. Measurement and Payment shall for all bid items will be made as specified on Section 01150: Measurement and Payment of the Supplemental Technical Specifications. If an item is not listed as a Bid Item, the item is not required or is considered an incidental cost to other Bid Items.

SM – 01010 SUMMARY OF WORK

Delete Section 01010.1.2.D and Replace with the following:

B. The various portions of the Contract Documents, of which these specifications are a part, are essential parts of the Agreement, and a requirement occurring in any portion or part is binding as though occurring in all. All portions are intended to be complimentary and to describe and provide for a complete work as referenced in Article 3, General Conditions. Unless specifically noted otherwise, in the case of discrepancy, the following hierarchy shall be observed:

1. Change Orders, which shall govern over

2. Executed Agreement, which shall govern over

3. Addenda, which shall govern over

4. Special Provisions, which will govern over

5. Standard Modifications, which will govern over

6. Supplemental Technical Specifications, which will govern over

7. Project Drawings, which will govern over

8. Montana Public Works Standard Specifications and Standard Drawings

SM – 01041 PROJECT COORDINATION

Add following Section 01041.1.3:

1.3: SCHEDULING WORK

B. CONTRACTOR shall coordinate with OWNER and ENGINEER regarding starting project construction. The Main Canal C currently used by the Fort Belknap Irrigation Project during their normal operating season which typically lasts until mid-September and starts in May. The actual shut down and start up dates shall be coordinated with the OWNER. The OWNER may need access to certain areas required for their annual maintenance.

Add the following Section 01041.1.3:

1.4: SITE INSPECTION

1. All Contractors and involved parties should satisfy themselves as to the construction conditions by personal examination of the site of the proposed work and any other examination and investigation that they may desire to make to determine the nature of the construction and the conditions encountered.

Add the following Section 01041.1.4:

1.5: SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS.

1. No exploratory drilling or other investigation of subsurface soil conditions has been undertaken to determine depth to and nature of underlying rock.

Add the following Section 01041.1.5:

1.6: SUBSURFACE WATER

1. No investigation of subsurface water has been conducted for this project.

C. Dewatering shall be considered incidental to the work.

Add the following Section 01041.1.6:

1.7: FIELD ENGINEERING

1. The OWNER shall provide the following engineering services at no cost to the CONTRACTOR except as required for certain tests, retests, or subsequent reviews as a result of nonconforming materials or products as defined in the CONTRACT

DOCUMENTS.

1. Review of submittals and shop drawings as defined in the specifications.

2. Periodic Inspections

D. The CONTRACTOR shall provide the following services at no additional cost to the

OWNER.

1. Preparation and certification of all required shop drawings and submittals.

Add the following Section 01041.1.7:

1.8: INSPECTION

1. The ENGINEER’s or OWNERS’s representative will observe work and compare the quality of the work with the requirements of the Contract Documents. Any discrepancies noted shall be brought to the CONTRACTOR’s attention, who shall immediately correct the discrepancy. Failure of the ENGINEER to detect a discrepancy will not relieve the CONTRACTOR of their ultimate responsibility to perform the work required.

Add the following Section 01041.1.8:

1.9: SALVAGE

1. OWNER reserves the right to all salvage generated on this project. Any salvaged material deemed necessary by the ENGINEER or OWNER is to be stockpiled in OWNER approved area, at no cost to the OWNER.

SM – 01050 FIELD ENGINEERING

Delete Section 01050.1.1.A and Replace with the following:

B. Notify ENGINEER of required survey work as indicated in the Special Provisions.

Add the following Section 01050.1.3:

1.3: UNDERGROUND FACILITIES

B. Shown or Indicated – The information and data shown or indicated in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS with respect to existing Underground Facilities at or contiguous to the Site is based on information and data furnished to the OWNER or ENGINEER by the owners of such Underground Facilities, including OWNER, or by others. Unless it is expressly provided otherwise:

1. OWNER and ENGINEER shall not be responsible for the accuracy or completeness of any such information or data provided by others.

2. The Cost of all of the following will be included in the CONTRACT PRICE, and

CONTRACTOR shall have full responsibility for:

i. Reviewing and checking all such information and data

ii. Locating all Underground Facilities shown or indicated in the CONTRACT

DOCUMENTS.

iii. Coordination of the WORK with the Owners of the Underground Facilities, including OWNER, during construction

iv. The safety and protection of all such Underground Facilities and repairing any damage thereto resulting from the WORK.

C. Not Shown or Indicated– If an Underground Facility is uncovered or revealed at or contiguous to the SITE which was not shown or indicated, or not shown or indicated with reasonable accuracy in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, CONTRACTOR shall, promptly after becoming aware thereof and before further disturbing conditions affected thereby or performing any WORK in connection therewith, shall identify the owner of such Underground Facility and give written notice to that owner and to the OWNER and ENGINEER. ENGINEER will promptly review the Underground Facility and determine the extent, if any, to which a change is required in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS to reflect and document the consequences of the existence or location of the Underground Facility. CONTRACTOR shall be solely responsible for the safety and protection of the Underground Facility.

D. If the ENGINEER concludes that a change in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS is required, a work change directive or change order shall be issued to reflect and document such consequences of an Underground Facility.

SM – 01300 SUBMITTALS

Delete Section 01300.1.1 in its entirety and Replace with the following:

1.1: CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULES

B. Submit to the ENGINEER an Overall Progress Schedule within 30 days after the award of the CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT.

C. Submit to the ENGINEER detailed PROGRESS REPORTS once every two weeks.

Such progress reports shall not result in the changing of the CONTRACT TIME for the

PROJECT.

D. Proposed adjustments to the PROJECT SCHEDULE that will change CONTRACT TIME for the PROJECT will require an approved CHANGE ORDER as per the

CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT.

E. Submit to the ENGINEER a value COMPENSATION SCHEDULE within 10 days after the EFFECTIVE DATE of the CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT.

Delete Section 01300.1.2.A in its entirety and Replace with the following:

1. Submit email or electronic copies of shop drawings to the ENGINEER for review and approval. Data shown on shop drawings will be complete with respect to quantities, dimensions, specified performance, design criteria, materials and similar data to show ENGINEER the services, materials, and equipment the CONTRACTOR proposes to provide.

Delete Section 01300.1.2.B in its entirety and Replace with the following:

1. Prior to submittal, the CONTRACTOR shall review and coordinate each shop drawing with the requirements of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. It is the CONTRACTOR’s sole responsibility to review submitted drawings for the accuracy of dimensions and the suitability of materials used.

Add the following Section 01300.1.2.F:

6. ENGINEER will provide timely review of submittals and shop drawings.

ENGINEER’s review will be only to determine whether or not the items covered by the submittals will, after installation, or incorporation to the WORK, conform to the requirements of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. ENGINEER’s review will not extend to means, methods, or procedures of construction. ENGINEER’s review shall not relieve CONTRACTOR from responsibility for any variation from the requirements of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.

Add the following Section 01300.1.3:

1.3: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

B. The CONTRACTOR shall submit all operation and maintenance manuals, as necessary, to the ENGINEER for all approved and installed products for this project.

The ENGINEER will submit a complete operation and manual for the project to the OWNER for approval prior to start-up. Operation and maintenance manuals shall be submitted at least two weeks prior to start-up operations.

Add the following Section 01300.1.4:

1.4: RECORD DRAWINGS

1. The CONTRACTOR shall submit all acquired record drawings for the project to the ENGINEER at project completion. All subcontractors used, including electrical, mechanical, etc. shall submit record drawings to the CONTRACTOR and/or the ENGINEER at project completion. Throughout construction of the project, the CONTRACTOR shall mark up the construction plans to document deviations from the original design. These marked up construction plans shall be provided to the ENGINEER at substantial completion.

SM – 01400 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL AND OWNER QUALITY

ASSURANCE

Delete Section 01400.3.B in its entirety and Replace with the following:

B. Sampling and testing to assure specification conformance are performed by the CONTRACTOR or the CONTRACTOR’s testing agency as quality assurance testing.

Delete Section 01400.3.C in its entirety and Replace with the following:

C. The CONTRACTOR may select a testing agency to perform quality assurance testing.

(ASTM E329 is referenced as a guide to the selection of a qualified assurance testing company. Quality assurance testing frequency is at ENGINEER discretion for individual products.

SM – 01500 CONSTRUCTION AND TEMPORARY FACILITIES

Add the following to Section 01500.1.05:

1.05: STREAMBED AND RIVER WORK

1. Unless authorized with approved permits and authorizations, meet the following provisions:

1. Do not operate mechanized equipment in any regulated aquatic resource, unless authorized in accordance with Subsection 1.05(B) of this specification.

2. Isolate work zones from flowing and standing waters during construction, unless authorized in accordance with Subsection 1.05(B) of this specification.

3. Do not spill or dump material from equipment into regulated aquatic resources.

4. Do not discharge wastewater from washout of concrete related equipment, concrete finishing, saw cutting, wet concrete, hydraulic demolition, etc. into any regulated aquatic resource.

5. Do not place fill or other materials in any regulated aquatic resource unless included in the contract or authorized in accordance with Subsection 1.05(B) of this specification.

6. Locate staging or storage areas at least 50 feet horizontally from any aquatic resource, top of stream bank, or the highest anticipated water level during the construction period, whichever is furthest from the resource.

7. Store and handle petroleum products, chemicals, cement, and other deleterious materials to prevent their entering regulated aquatic resources.

8. Provide sediment and erosion controls for topsoil stockpiles, staging areas, access roads, channel changes, and instream excavations.

9. Shape and contour streambeds and stream banks to their pre-disturbed condition to match adjacent undisturbed ground unless modifications are included in the contract documents.

10. Clean, maintain, and operate equipment so that petroleum-based products do not leak or spill into any regulated aquatic resource.

C. Obtain required permits and authorizations, including but not limited to COE 404, for the installation, maintenance, operation, and removal of temporary facilities including work bridges, work pads, cofferdams, diversions, etc. if the work will differ from the approved/pending COE 404 permit that is provided in Appendix A. Provide the ENGINEER copies of permits prior to beginning work. Temporary construction facilities shall have a plan to:

1. Minimize disturbance to regulated aquatic resources.

2. Not restrict or impede fish passage in streams.

3. Not restrict water flow anticipated during use.

4. Remove temporary facilities as soon as practicable once they are no longer needed.

D. CONTRACTOR shall complete permit application forms in accordance with the permitting agency requirements.

E. CONTRACTOR shall shape and contour areas disturbed by the installation or removal of temporary construction facilities to match adjacent or undisturbed ground upon removal of the facilities.

SM – 02230 STREET EXCAVATION, BACKFILL, AND COMPACTION

Delete Sections 02230.1.3.A and replace with the following:

1. Field Density Testing

1. Meet the testing requirements of Special Provisions and Section 01400:

CONTRACTOR Quality Control and OWNER Quality Assurance.

SM – 03210 REINFORCING STEEL

Delete Section 03210.1.1.A and replace with the following:

1. This work is furnishing and placing reinforcing steel, wire fabric, and/or fiber reinforcement meeting the quality, type and size specified in the contract and construction plans.

03310 STRUCTURAL CONCRETE

Delete Section 03310.2.2.A.1.a and replace with the following:

1. Cementitious Material: Cementitious material consists of Portland cement meeting ASTM C150 Type I, II, III, or V, with or without the addition of cementitious or pozzolanic mineral admixtures meeting, ASTM C618 or ASTM C989, and ASTM C1240, or blended hydraulic cement meeting ASTM C595 Type 1P, 1S, or 1L, or hydraulic cement meeting ASTM C1157 Type GU, MS, HS, or HE. Unless otherwise specified, assure cementitious material meets ASTM C 150 Type I, Type II, or Type IL. Assure cementitious material used in concrete is the same brand and type and from the same plant of manufacture as the cementitious material used in the concrete represented by the submitted field test date or used in the trial mixtures.

Add Section 03310.2.3.C:

3. For small applications, the CONTRACTOR may be allowed to job site mix small batches of concrete to be placed with written approval from the ENGINEER prior to the placement of any concrete. All mixes must meet the requirements of the specifications.

Delete Section 03310.3.6.A and replace with the following:

2. All concrete must be tested by an ACI Grade I or equivalent certified testing technician.

Unless otherwise specified, the CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for all acceptance testing during the on-site placement of the concrete.

Delete Section 03310.3.6.A.2.a and replace with the following:

a. During each day’s placement, the consistency of the concrete shall be checked by slump test. A slump test will also be made each time that strength specimens are made. Slump tests are performed meeting ASTM C143 “Method of Test for the Slump of Portland Cement Concrete”.

Delete Section 03310.3.6.A.4.h and replace with the following:

h. When concrete fails to meet the requirements above or when tests of field cured cylinders indicate deficiencies in protection and curing, the CONTRACTOR may order tests on the hardened concrete under Chapter 17.3 of ACI-301-84 or order load tests in Chapter 20- of the ACI Building Code (ACI 318-83) for that portion of the structure where the questionable concrete has been placed. In the event the load or core tests indicate that the structure is unsatisfactory, make all modifications as directed by the ENGINEER to make the structure sound.

Delete Section 03310.3.6.A.3.a and replace with the following:

a. During each strength test, the air content shall be checked by either the “Method of Test for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method” (ASTM C231), “Method of Test for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method” (ASTM C173) or “Method of Test for Unit Weight, Yield and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Concrete” (ASTM C138).

END OF SECTION

PART 2 - MONTANA PUBLIC WORKS STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (For White Bear only)