SPECS_Part1.pdf

Cover Plum and Pilot Island Rehabilitation 00 01 01-1 Bidding and Construction – 2022

Project No. 21-RF-014

100% Bidding and Construction Bid Package #2 – Boathouse Foundations November 10, 2023

Schedule, General Provisions, Specifications and Drawings

PLUM & PILOT ISLANDS REHABILITATION

PROJECT 21-RF-014

at the

GREEN BAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

near

NORTHPORT, WISCONSIN

BID SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE

REQUIRED ACCORDING TO THE STANDARD FORM

1442 BLOCK 8.

Certifications

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SECTION 00 01 05

CERTIFICATIONS

I certify that these specifications were prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly registered professional engineer under the laws of the State of Wisconsin.

November 22, 2023

Brian Siljenberg

PE #: 46931

Date

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Table of Contents

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SECTION 00 01 10

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

TECHNICAL PROVISIONS/SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 00 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 00 01 01 COVER

SECTION 00 01 05 CERTIFICATIONS

SECTION 00 01 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 00 41 00 BID SCHEDULE

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 11 00 SUMMARY OF THE WORK

SECTION 01 20 00 PAYMENT PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 31 13 PROJECT COORDINATION

SECTION 01 33 00 SUBMITTALS

SECTION 01 41 00 PERMITS AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 42 00 DEFINITIONS AND STANDARDS

SECTION 01 45 00 TESTING AND QUALITY CONTROL

SECTION 01 50 00 CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND TEMPORARY CONTROLS

SECTION 01 70 00 PROJECT CLOSEOUT

DIVISION 02 – EXISITING CONDITIONS

SECTION 02 41 00 DEMOLITION

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

SECTION 03 10 00 CONCRETE FORMS AND ACCESSORIES

SECTION 03 20 00 CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT

SECTION 03 30 00 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

SECTION 03 60 00 GROUTING

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

SECTION 31 25 00 TEMPORARY EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL

Table of Contents

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ATTACHMENTS

A1- SUBMITTAL REGISTER

A2- PRECONSTRUCTION SAFETY CHECKLIST

A3 – TRANSMITTAL FILLABLE FORM

A4 - WETLAND DELINIATION (2021)

A5 - EXISTING CONDITIONS SURVEY (2021)

A6 – DIVE INSPECTION (2021)

A7 – PERMITS

DRAWINGS (under separate cover)

Description Sheet

COVER SHEET, VICINITY & LOCATION MAPS AND DRAWING INDEX 1

ABBREVIATIONS, SYMBOLS, HATCHES AND NOTES 2

SITE OVERVIEW – EXISTING CONDITION 3

EXISTING TOPOGRAPHY AND BATHYMETRY 4

EROSION CONTROL 5

BOATHOUSE SUPPORT PLAN – EXISTING CONDITION 6

BOATHOUSE SUPPORT SYSTEM – PIER REPAIRS 7

EROSION CONTROL 21

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Bid Schedule

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SECTION 00 41 00

BID SCHEDULE

Furnish all labor, tools, equipment, materials, superintendence, and transportation necessary to construct the project descried in Block 10 of Page A1, Solicitation, Offer, and Award, Standard Form 1442 in accordance with the Technical Specifications, Drawings, and terms and conditions contained herein as follows:

Basic Contract

Item No. Supplies/Services Quantity Unit Total

Item 1 Mobilization and Demobilization 1 L.S. $_________

Item 2 Boathouse Foundation Rehabilitation 1 L.S. $_________

TOTAL OF BASIC CONTRACT $______________

In the event a credit or deduct is needed based on quantity of salvageable material, unit prices may be utilized. Unit prices should include all material equipment, labor overhead, profit, connection materials, reinforcing, etc. as needed for the work. This table will be utilized in the event of modifications. Contractor shall provide basis for modification request, including documentation from the Testing Inspector to define the basis for quantity modifications. The Government has 10 business days once all information is received to respond to requests for modification.

Item Unit Price

Concrete

Award of contract will be made in accordance with Section M, Clause M-1 “Evaluation and Award.”

Incomplete bids will be considered non-responsive.

END OF SECTION 00 41 00

Summary of Work

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SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1: GENERAL

1.01 PROJECT TITLE

A. Plum and Pilot Island Rehabilitation 21-RF-014

1.02 WORK UNDER THESE SPECIFICATIONS

A. Contractor shall furnish materials, labor, and equipment for the work described below. Additional scope, requirements, or exclusions are included in the specifications and drawings. Measurement and payment shall be as defined below.

1. Mobilization and Demobilization

a. Method of Measurement: Contractor will be paid a unit lump sum (LS) price for project mobilization/demobilization.

b. Basis of Payment: The lump sum price shall be payment in full for the costs of all supervision, labor, materials, equipment, overhead and profit, and performing all operations as are necessary for mobilization and demobilization, all complete as specified. This item shall include the Contractor's premium for any special insurance obtained for this project; furnishing, installing, and maintaining Contractor's facilities; providing site security; providing all temporary and permanent warning signs and all Owner safety requirements. Safety and Pedestrian Traffic Management, implementation, and maintenance of appropriate health and safety plan; providing all lighting, electrical, power generation, water, dust suppression systems, and other services required or needed by the Contractor to perform the work; equipment mobilization and demobilization; during and upon completion of the work;

preparing and transmitting the required submittals; obtaining all permits required of the Contractor; identifying and locating utilities as necessary for the work; and all incidentals and other items not specifically paid for but included in the total scope of the work. Project mobilization/demobilization shall include all work and other items not specifically paid for but included in the total scope of the Work.

2. Boathouse Foundation Rehabilitation

a. Method of Measurement: Boathouse foundation rehabilitation will be measured on the basis of a single lump sum unit.

b. Basis of Payment: Scope of work shall be to repair the existing boathouse foundations piers as shown in the drawings. This work includes supplying and installing any new hardware, equipment, materials, or products denoted in the

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1.03 LOCATION AND INSPECTION OF SITE

A. The work site is located on Plum Islands near Northport Wisconsin. The Station Manager may be contacted for further information at the above referenced address or by telephone at 920-387-

6502.

B. All prospective bidders/quoters, Contractors, subcontractors, and related persons are encouraged to visit the site(s) of the proposed Work and to assess the location(s) and extent of the Work prior to submitting bids/quotes. Persons may inspect the site by contacting the Station Manager.

1.04 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION

A. The successful bidder will be provided, upon request, up to 5 sets of additional full-size prints of the contract drawings as necessary for execution of this contract. These drawings will be provided at no additional cost to the successful bidder/quoter.

B. Exact location of all affected utilities will be the responsibility of the Contractor. Drawings may not show all utilities. Site verification of all utilities is required in addition to contacting any local authorities and utility companies to determine exact locations of utilities.

C. In case of difference between drawings and specifications, the specifications shall govern.

1.05 WORK NOT INCLUDED IN THIS CONTRACT

A. All items indicated "NIC" on drawings or in specifications are items not included in this contract.

B. Work in place is generally shown as "Existing" on the Contract Drawings.

C. Work to be performed under other contracts and not included as part of this contract is generally shown as "By Others" on the Contract Drawings.

1.06 ITEMS PROVIDED BY THE Owner

A. Work to be accomplished by the Owner or manufactured items to be provided by the Owner are generally shown as "By Owner" on the Contract Drawings.

1. Unless specifically provided herein, no materials or equipment shall be furnished by the

Owner under this Contract.

1.07 ENGINEERING SERVICES

A. The Owner has established a baseline and a benchmark for this project. The drawings relate the project to the baseline and benchmark. From this baseline and benchmark the Contractor shall furnish and place all stakes, marks, and templates required for the performance and completion

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1.08 TEMPORARY FACILITIES

A. Maintain and restore all Owner roads, service areas and utilities used to pre-construction condition.

B. Temporary toilet facilities must be provided by Contractor.

1.09 SITE ACCESS AND RIGHT OF WAY

A. The construction access limits on Owner property will be established by the Owner and the

Contractor shall be responsible for complying with these limits and governing all work accordingly. All temporary access roads shall be removed following work completion unless directed otherwise by the Contracting Officer.

B. All bidders are reminded that they are responsible for contacting the local entity such as township, county, or state having jurisdiction in the project vicinity to ensure bidders/quoters are aware of any requirements of the local entity. These requirements are between the entity and the bidder.

Load limits and other restrictions shall be obeyed. If the Contractor proposes to cross private property, permission must be obtained from the Owner to use private property or roads in the conduct of the Work.

C. Work scheduled on Saturdays, Sundays, Federal Holidays or other than normal working hours shall be approved in advance by the Owner.

D. Contractor to manage restricting public access to the work site, using signage as appropriate.

1.10 SAFETY – IN ADDITION TO FAR 52.236-13 ACCIDENT PREVENTION

A. Contractor shall fill out and submit the “Preconstruction Safety Checklist” to the Contracting

Officer (CO) prior to beginning construction.

B. The Contractor shall designate a safety officer to ensure a safe work site. The safety officer shall perform daily work site inspections to assure compliance with all safety regulations and standards.

C. The Contractor’s Safety Plan shall be available on-site. The Contractor shall provide Safety Data

Sheets (SDS) for all hazardous materials brought on-site. MSDS shall be made available in a conspicuous location.

D. All equipment and work activities shall comply with OSHA Regulations and all accidents incidental to work performed under this contract shall be reported in accordance with OSHA reporting requirements. Additionally, a copy of the accident report shall be provided to the Contracting

Officer.

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E. The Contractor shall provide and install barricades, signs, or other warning devices to delineate the construction area and restrict public access to the construction site. Follow Manual of Uniform

Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

F. Provide at least one non-freezing-type fire extinguisher in each workshop and shed used for storage of materials on the premises. Place in location readily accessible to workers.

G. Provide at least one non-freezing-type fire extinguisher of the appropriate class for each group of workers performing flammable procedures.

H. Provide and maintain a basic first aid kit for use of workers.

1. Provide first aid supply commensurate with size of project with items necessary for first aid treatment of all injuries. The first aid supply shall include items identified on MSDS (see paragraph B of this section) in applicable locations.

2. Advise all workers of the location of first aid supplies.

3. Post telephone numbers of nearest hospital or ambulance service and fire station in conspicuous location. Advise all workers of location of telephone numbers.

I. Provide necessary Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) as identified by SDS and OSHA regulations. Provide documentation, workers have been trained in use of PPE prior to individual use.

J. Contractor to follow all applicable state laws regarding prevention of the spread of invasive species.

1. Requires preventing or limiting the introduction, establishment and spread of invasive species during activities on Owner administered lands. The contractor shall prevent invasive species from entering into or spreading within a project site by cleaning equipment and clothing prior to arriving at the project site.

2. If equipment or clothing arrives at the project site with soil, aggregate material, mulch, vegitation (including seeds) or animals, it shall be cleaned by contractor furnished tool or equipment (brush/broom, compressed air, or pressure washer) at the staging area. The contractor shall dispose of material cleaned from the equipment and clothing at a location determined by the owner. If material cannot be disposed of onsite, secure material prior to transport (sealed container, covered truck, or wrap with tarp) and legally disposed of offsite.

1.11 SALVAGE OF HISTORIC MATERIALS

A. See Section 02 41 00 Demolition for the salvage of historic and non-historic materials.

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PART 2: PRODUCTS

2.01 PRODUCTS

A. All products to be supplied on this project shall be in accordance to the Buy American Act per

FAR Subpart 25.2. In the event a product specified or its “equal” is not available in accordance to the Buy American Act, the Contractor shall submit a waiver request to the CO before purchasing the product.

B. Product names listed in the specifications are to establish desired workmanship/quality expectations and unless noted otherwise the “or-equal” clause will apply allowing the Contractor to solicit products from “equal” manufacturers.

C. No products with asbestos, lead, mercury, cadmium, or chromate can be used on-site.

D. Contractor is responsible for meeting all applicable FAR clauses. This includes providing a waste reduction plan in accordance with FAR Clause 52.223-10.

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.01 ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS

A. When unfavorable weather, soil, drainage, or other unsuitable construction conditions exist, the

Contractor shall confine operations to work which will not be adversely affected by such conditions. No portion of the work shall be constructed under conditions which would adversely affect the quality of the work, unless special means or precautions are taken to perform the work in a proper and satisfactory manner, and with Owner’s Approval. Additional accommodations for working during unfavorable conditions are at the Contractor’s own expense.

B. Lake surface water fluctuations are to be expected. Contractor shall be prepared to complete the work regardless of lake elevation. Additional accommodations required to complete the work as a result of changing lake surface water elevations are at the Contractor’s expense.

END OF SECTION 01 11 00

Payment Procedures

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PAYMENT PROCEDURES

PART 1: GENERAL

A. This Section describes the measurement and payment for the Work to be done under the items listed in the Bid Form.

B. Payment for Work shall be in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the Contract

Documents and Contractor's prices set forth in Contractor's conformed Bid Form.

1.02 INTENT OF BID FORM ORGANIZATION

A. The Bid items set forth in the Bid Form are intended to represent the entire and complete Project as set forth in the Contract Documents.

B. Where Bid items are based on lump sum prices, partial progress payment for those items shall be made in accordance with monthly estimates of percent completed for each item included in the breakdown in Contractor's approved Schedule of Values.

1.03 APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT

A. General

1. Submit applications following Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) federal contracting procedures.

B. Payment for Mobilization Expenses

1. Contractor may include items in the Schedule of Values for mobilization. Mobilization may include, but is not limited to:

a. operations necessary to move personnel;

b. equipment, supplies and incidentals to the Site, and removing them from the Site following completion of the Work;

c. furnishing bonds and insurance required specifically for this Project;

d. furnishing submittals as specified;

e. obtaining all permits required specifically for the Work; and

f. performing all work that is not outlined elsewhere in these Specifications to restore the Project Site to a condition equal to or better than its original condition.

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2. Progress payments for any mobilization expense, or any other line item in the Schedule of

Values which does not relate to a physical component of the Work at the Site, will be made only in the amount of actual expenses incurred as evidenced by receipts or other evidence of incurred cost satisfactory to the Owner, and according to the original contract schedule of value and total contract amount. Payment for items for which satisfactory evidence is not provided will be made at the completion of the Work. Payments cannot be made for any amount above or beyond the original contract amount without a modification by the

CO.

C. Initial Application for Payment

1. Contractor shall not make its initial application for payment until the required administrative procedures have been complied with. These procedures include submission of all documentation required within the Agreement and Notice to Proceed including, but not limited to, submittal of acceptable:

a. Proof of Insurance;

b. Schedule of Operations;

c. Schedule of Values; and

d. Schedule of Submittals.

e. Required Bonds

D. First Application for Payment Following Substantial Completion

1. Any Application for Payment following substantial completion can be held at the Owner’s discretion until appropriate administrative procedures have been complied with. Those procedures include, but may not be limited to, the following:

a. Submittal of all warranties, guarantees, maintenance agreements, and similar provisions of the Contract Documents.

b. Operation and maintenance instructions, and similar information pertaining to

Owner’s occupancy, use, operation and maintenance of the completed Work.

c. Preparation of a punch list as set forth in the General Conditions.

d. Changeover of locks and other provisions for Contractor’s access to Owner’s property.

E. Application for Final Payment

1. The administrative procedures which shall be completed by Contractor prior to application for final payment include, but may not be limited to, the following:

a. Completion of contract close-out requirements as set forth in Specification Section

01 70 00.

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b. Completion of items on the tentative list of items to be completed or corrected as determined for Substantial Completion and other items related to defective Work that become apparent following Substantial Completion.

c. Lien waivers, consent of surety and other required state forms.

d. Submittal of the required construction records, including record drawings, to Owner.

F. Supporting Data

1. Accompany each Application for Payment by such supporting data as may be required by

Owner to substantiate Contractor’s application.

2. Receipts for materials shall indicate the specific piece of equipment for which the materials will be used.

3. If requested, provide:

a. Time reports and other labor records to verify costs. Reports shall contain only information pertinent to this Project and shall contain summaries of all detailed information.

b. Photographs showing the status of construction. Photographs shall have the date of the photograph displayed on the photo.

PART 2: PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.01 ALL ITEMS - LUMP SUM

A. Payment shall be on a lump sum basis for furnishing and installing each item as specified.

B. The lump sum price stated in the Bid Schedule shall constitute full compensation for all Work completed in accordance with the Contract Documents, including furnishing all materials, machinery, supplies and appurtenances, except when noted; providing all construction equipment and tools; and performing all necessary labor, coordination, supervision, management, overhead and profit to fully complete the Work. All Work not specifically set forth as a separate bid item in the Bid Form shall be considered a subsidiary obligation of Contractor and all costs in connection therewith shall be included in the lump sum price submitted in the Bid Schedule

3.02 BID (BASE BID)

A. The Bid shall be the lump sum of the items.

END OF SECTION 01 20 00

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PROJECT COORDINATION

PART 1: GENERAL

1.01 JOBSITE ADMINISTRATION

A. Superintendence, Subcontract administration, and Third Party Testing Inspector is the responsibility of the Contractor.

B. Final decisions relative to items in conflict shall be made by the Owners Contracting Officer.

C. The Owner shall have the authority to temporarily suspend the Work for such time as necessary because of the failure on the part of the Contractor to perform any of the provisions of the Contract. No extension of contract performance time will be permitted until the Owner determines that the deficiencies in performance, which caused the temporary suspension, have been corrected.

D. The Contractor shall have responsible superintendents on site during all project operations.

Contractor shall notify the Owner of any changes of superintendents.

E. If the Owner or the Engineer will be required to perform onsite functions during Construction, the Contractor shall notify the Owner in writing four (4) business days prior.

F. The Contractor shall notify the COR at least ten (10) days prior to the anticipated date of completion of all Work specified herein. Upon completion of the Work, the COR shall proceed with the final inspection which shall be completed as promptly as practicable. The time required for such inspection and for performing any corrective Work shall be included in the contract performance time.

1.02 SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

A. Document each request with complete data substantiating compliance of proposed substitution with Contract Documents.

B. A request for substitution constitutes a representation that the submitter has performed the following:

1. Has investigated proposed product and determined that it meets or exceeds the quality level of the specified product.

2. Agrees to provide the same warranty for the substitution as for the specified product.

3. Agrees to coordinate installation and make changes to other Work that may be required for the Work to be complete with no additional cost to Government

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4. Waives claims for additional costs or time extension that may subsequently become apparent.

5. Agrees to reimburse Government and COR for review or redesign services associated with re-approval by authorities.

C. Substitutions will not be considered when they are indicated or implied on shop drawing or product data submittals without separate written request, or when acceptance will require revision to the contract Documents.

D. Substitution request procedures

1. Submit digital/pdf copies of request for substitution for consideration to the Government.

Limit each request to one proposed substitution.

2. Submit shop drawings, product data, and certified test results attesting to the proposed product equivalence. Burden of proof is on the proposer.

3. The COR will notify Contractor in writing of decision to accept or reject request.

1.03 MODIFICATION/CHANGE ORDER PROCEDURES

A. In the event of the need for a Change Order, the Contractor will receive a letter requesting a price quote for proposed changes to the Contract.

B. For evaluation purposes, the Contractor's quote shall be broken down to show the costs of labor and materials for each proposed category of Work included with the change, along with the total cost for Contractor's overhead, profit, and bond for the proposed changes.

C. All Contract time extensions required as a result of a proposed change must be justified and supported in detail at the time of the proposal.

1.04 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

A. Soon after award of the Contract and prior to commencing construction, the Contractor and any subcontractors shall attend a preconstruction conference with representatives of the Owner.

Timely notification of the meeting will be given to the Contractor. Time, date, and place of the conference will be determined by the Contracting Officer. Requirements pertaining to Contract administration, construction operations and the project schedule will be discussed. The project schedule shall be in accordance with Section 01 33 00. The Preconstruction Safety Checklist shall be submitted for review during this conference.

1.05 PROGRESS MEETINGS

A. Periodic general project meetings will be conducted with a representative of the Contractor at the project site or by telephone by the Owners representative for the purpose of coordinating, expediting, and assessing the work progress.

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B. The Contractor shall provide reports of progress on the project, discuss the work schedule for the coming period and present all conflicts, discrepancies, or other difficulties for resolution. A record of discussions and decisions will be prepared by the Owner and distributed to those attending and others affected.

PART 2: PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

PART 3: EXECUTION (NOT APPLICABLE)

END OF SECTION 01 31 13

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 Substitution Form

Attachment 1

Substitution Form

Substitution Request (Incomplete forms will not be processed)

PROJECT NAME:

TO: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Region 3 Attn: Contracting Officer

SUBMITTED BY: ___________________________________________ DATE: __________

SECTION NO: __________________________ PARAGRAPH: _______________________

SPECIFIED PRODUCT: ____________________________________________________________

PROPOSED PRODUCT: ____________________________________________________________

REASON FOR SUBSTITUTION: _____________________________________________________

Description of Proposed Substitution (Note: Limit this Request to one substitution)

Manufacturer: ________________________ Trade Name: ________________________

Model Number: ______________________ Contact Person: __________________________

Phone Number: ______________________ History: New Product 2 to 5 years old 5 to 10 years old More than 10 years old

ATTACH COMPLETE TECHNICAL DATA, LITERATURE AND SAMPLE, IF APPLICABLE

A. Does proposed substitution fail to satisfy, in any respect, characteristics specified for original product(s)? ___Y ___N

B. Does substitution affect dimensions shown on Drawings? ___Y ___N

C. Does substitution affect other parts of the Work (schedule, warranty, etc) ___Y ___N

D. Does substitution affect cost to Owner? ___Y ___N If so, how much? Add $_____________ Deduct $________________

F. If you indicated “Yes” to any of the items above, provide the following explanation:

a. Explain any differences between proposed substitution and specified product.

b. Summarize experience with product and manufacturer in Project area.

SUBSTITION REQUEST PAGE 2

CONTRACTOR’S CERTIFICATION

The undersigned states, proposing this Substitution, certifies the following as true and correct and accepts all conditions relating to this request:

This Substitution has been fully investigated and determined to be equal or superior in all respects.

The same warranty will be furnished.

The same maintenance service and source of replacement parts, as applicable, is available.

The change to the Construction Progress Schedule is unchanged.

The cost data as stated above is complete. All claims for any additional costs related to this Substitution, if accepted, are explicitly waived by the Contractor.

The Substitution does not affect dimensions or functional clearances.

All Architectural/Engineering design fees associated with the review, evaluation, and or design and detailing changes as a result of this Substitution Request are the responsibility of the Contractor. The amount of these fees will be deducted from the Contract Sum due to the Contractor.

Coordination, installation, and changes to the Work as necessary for an accepted Substitution will be complete in all respects.

Submitted By: ___________________________________________________ Signature: ___________________________________________________ Firm: ___________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________

Telephone: ___________________________________________________

FOR USE BY ARCHITECT/ENGINEER

Substitution Recommended: Make submittals in accordance with Specifications.

Substitution Recommended as Noted: Make submittals in accordance with Specifications.

Substitution Rejection Recommended: Use specified products. Architect shall not be held responsible for the performance of any substitution accepted or approved by Owner over the recommendation of the Architect (Release and Indemnification Agreement between Owner and Architect required).

Substitution Request received after deadline: Use specified products.

Substitution Request returned: Incomplete submittal, use specified products.

Comments:

Signature: _____________________________________ Date: ______________

NOTE: If approved, USFW will include product approval in Addendum.

Submittals

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SUBMITTALS

PART 1: GENERAL

1.01 GENERAL

A. Refer to submittal register or technical specifications for all submittals required.

B. When specifically requested by the Owners Contracting Officer (CO), Owners Contractor’s Officer’s

Representative (COR) or the Owners Construction Inspector, the Contractor shall provide copies of manufacturer's written installation instructions and/or recommendations for review and approval prior to accomplishing installation of any manufactured product or equipment.

1.02 SUBMITTAL REGISTER

A. A submittal register, listing all items requiring submittals under this solicitation, is provided as an attachment to this document. The Contractor shall provide all required submittals to the COR within 30 days of award except for items noted otherwise on the submittal register or with written approval.

B. Digital submittals are allowed. If hard copy submittals are provided, furnish a minimum of four copies of all required submittals. Three copies will be retained by the Owner. The remaining copies will be returned to the Contractor.

C. The approval of submittals shall not relieve the Contractor to comply with the terms and conditions of the Contract Drawings and Specifications. The Contractor shall be responsible to determine correct dimension, design, connection, detail, and satisfactory construction of all Work.

D. All testing reports shall be provided within seven (7) days of said testing being performed.

1.03 PROJECT SCHEDULE

A. Contractor shall provide a project schedule as required by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses. *

1.04 PRICE BREAKDOWN – LUMP SUM ITEMS

A. Contractor shall provide as required by FAR clauses.*

1.05 SUBCONTRACTOR’S LIST

A. Submit a list of subcontractors who will be working on the project.

Submittals

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1.06 SUBMITTAL OF PROGRESS PAYMENT CERTIFICATE

A. Contractor shall provide as required by FAR clauses. *

1.07 GUARANTEES, WARRANTIES, AND CERTIFICATES

A. Refer to Section 01 70 00.

1.08 MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING INSTRUCTION

A. Refer to Section 01 70 00.

1.09 DELIVERY TICKETS

A. The Contractor shall submit to the Owners on-site representative, one legible copy of each delivery ticket for all material delivered to the construction site. If the Owners representative is not on site, the tickets shall be submitted to the Owner at the earliest convenience.

B. The delivery ticket shall show brand name, catalog number, and number of items received.

1.10 WASTE MANIFESTS

A. The Contractor shall submit copies of all waste manifests and disposal tickets for all materials disposed of off the project site.

B. Manifests shall state type of waste (i.e., construction debris, hazardous asbestos, etc.), quantity of disposal, location of disposal, landfill designation, EPA registration of landfill, and EPA registration for transportation of any hazardous wastes.

PART 2: PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

PART 3: EXECUTION (NOT APPLICABLE)

* The applicable FAR clauses will be provided in full text to the resultant Contractor at the pre-construction conference.

END OF SECTION 01 33 00

Permits and Regulatory Requirements

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SECTION 01 41 00

PERMITS AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1: GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Section includes a listing of necessary permits and regulatory requirements for the work.

B. Related Sections

1. Section 01 11 00 Summary of Work

2. Attachments – A7 Permits

1.02 PERMITS REQUIRED

A. Contractor shall obtain and pay for all fees for the required permits. Work cannot begin until all permits are received.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. Owner shall be given a copy of all permits related to the project.

1.04 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING

A. Work can begin once all the permits are approved for the project, regardless if Owner or

Contractor submitted the permit application.

B. Contractor shall not receive any compensation for the delays in starting of the work due to permit approvals.

PART 2: PRODUCTS – (NOT APPLICAPLE)

PART 3: EXECUTION – (NOT APPLICABLE)

END OF SECTION 01 41 00

Definitions and Standards

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SECTION 01 42 00

DEFINITIONS AND STANDARDS

PART 1: GENERAL

1.01 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. All work shall be accomplished in strict accordance with OSHA and all other regulations, codes, and laws in effect at the time the work is performed for the location where it is to be performed.

1.02 MEANS AND METHODS

A. Means and methods used in the performance of this Contract must be in accordance with all applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations in addition to OSHA regulations, 29 Code of Federal

Regulations, acceptable industry practices as recognized by societies, associations, building codes, manufacturers’ specifications and any applicable state safety and health requirements.

1.03 PERMITS

A. All permits required to support construction activities such as road permits for oversize, overweight vehicles and equipment, bridge permits, and utility hookup permits, shall be obtained, and paid for by the Contractor.

1.04 DEFINITION OF PARTIES

A. Owner: The term owner refers to the Government. The Government agency in charge of this work is the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The owner may delegate responsibilities to an owners representative.

B. Contractor: The entity that has undertaken the contract to complete the work described within the specifications and drawings.

C. Testing Inspector: a third-party engineering testing entity responsible for ensuring that the work described within the specifications and drawings is in compliance. Testing Inspector shall be hired and paid for per Section 01 45 00, Part 1.02.A.7.

D. Engineer: The entity having provided certification to the specifications and drawings. Where these specifications or drawings indicate to notify the Engineer, contractor shall communicate said information to the Owner, who will contact the Engineer as needed.

E. Contract Officer (CO): Owner’s representative having authority to enter, administer, and/or terminate contracts.

F. Contract Officers Representative (COR): The individual authorized by the CO to perform specific technical or administrative contract functions.

Definitions and Standards

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PART 2: PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

PART 3: EXECUTION (NOT APPLICABLE)

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Testing Quality Control

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SECTION 01 45 00

TESTING AND QUALITY CONTROL

PART 1: GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the testing and quality control requirements for the project.

B. Related Sections

1. 01 10 00 Summary of Work

2. 01 33 00 Submittals

1.02 QUALITY CONTROL, GENERAL

A. Contractor shall:

1. Maintain quality control over suppliers, manufacturers, products, services, site conditions, and workmanship to produce Work of the specified quality. Maintain records of

Contractor’s tests and results for reference by Testing Inspector or Owner at any time and furnish copies of all test results and quality control procedures as part of Record

Documents.

2. Comply fully with manufacturer’s instructions, including each step-in sequence. Request clarification from Owner before proceeding should manufacturer’s instructions conflict with Contract Documents.

3. Obtain copies of and meet the requirements of reference specifications. Should specified reference standards conflict with Contract Documents, request clarification from Owner before proceeding.

4. Comply with specified reference standards as a minimum quality for the Work except when more stringent tolerances, codes, or specified requirements indicate higher standards or more precise workmanship.

5. Perform work by persons qualified to produce workmanship of specified quality. Use persons licensed to perform Work where required by these Specifications or Laws and

Regulations.

6. Secure products and Work in place with positive anchorage devices designed and sized to withstand stresses, vibration, physical distortion, or disfigurement.

7. Contractor to hire and pay for an independent third party testing inspector to perform required testing, inspection, and observation of all required testing. This ‘Testing

Inspector’ shall be a licensed Engineer registered in the State in which the work is

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a. Contractor shall provide a submittal to the owner describing the qualifications of the independent third party inspector to perform the services required in these specifications. Qualifications shall consist of the following:

1) Company has a minimum 5-years’ experience completing third party inspection services.

2) Individual performing the services has a minimum of 3-years of experience completing third party inspection services.

B. Materials furnished and finished, or intermediate stages of the Work shall be sampled, tested, and inspected as specified in the individual sections of these Specifications and as required by reference specifications.

C. Performance of tests or observations by Testing Inspector or Owner are for the sole benefit of the Owner and are not intended to replace Contractor’s quality control program. Contractor is solely responsible for establishing and implementing a quality control program to ensure that the Work is in accordance with the Contract Documents.

D. It is Contractor’s responsibility to notify Testing Inspector and the Owner when Contractor believes Work (or intermediate stages or parts of Work) is of specified quality and to permit

Testing Inspector or Owner to perform independent tests or analyses.

E. The contractual relationship of the parties to the Agreement shall not be altered from the

Contract Documents by mention or inference otherwise in any reference document.

F. In the event of a credit or deduct is needed based on quantity of salvageable material, Testing

Inspector to provide basis of request for modification to the Contractor to provide to the

Government as part of the request for modification.

G. The cost of all quality control shall be included in the Contract Price and no additional compensation will be provided.

H. Provide special inspection testing for the building construction in accordance to the special inspection requirements of structural specifications.

1.03 LABORATORY TESTS

A. Laboratory tests shall be conducted and test results, certificates, and/or affidavits shall be submitted as required in the individual sections of these Specifications. Submit in the quantity and in accordance with the requirements of Section 01 33 00 Submittals. Laboratory tests refer to those tests made by manufacturers, fabricators, suppliers, or Contractor specifically for this

Project and conducted by an independent testing laboratory.

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B. All laboratory tests shall be made by an independent testing laboratory. The laboratory credentials shall be submitted to the Owner for review. These tests shall be performed in accordance with the specified procedures or in accordance with ASTM procedures if no reference is included.

C. Laboratory tests may be witnessed by Owner or Testing Inspector, or their representatives.

Contractor shall notify Testing Inspector and Owner at least four working days (Monday through

Friday) in advance of testing to allow Testing Inspector or Owner opportunity to witness. Failure of Contractor to notify will be grounds for rejection of the test results and may require

Contractor to repeat testing and/or replace affected work.

D. Contractor shall conduct routine testing of materials used in the Work to satisfy itself that the quality of the Work meets the requirements of the Contract Documents. Owner or Testing

Inspector may also conduct routine sampling and analysis to ascertain same. Where laboratory testing or material specifications or quality control requirements are specified in the individual sections of these Specifications, Contractor shall notify the Owner that said testing is being performed and shall not proceed with phases of the Work until Testing Inspector has had an opportunity to collect samples or conduct testing necessary to establish the specified quality of the Work. Such instances may include, but are not limited to, soil compaction control, soil gradation testing, moisture content testing, testing of finishes, or any other specified tests.

E. Contractor shall pay for all laboratory testing. If testing by Owner identifies defective Work, Contractor shall pay for all subsequent sample collection and testing costs required to convince

Owner that the defective Work has been repaired or replaced.

1.04 FACTORY TESTS AND OBSERVATION

A. Factory tests shall be conducted and test results, certificates and/or affidavits shall be submitted as required in the individual sections of these Specifications. Submit in the quantity and in accordance with the requirements of Section 01 33 00 Submittals. Test results shall be submitted prior to the shipment of the tested equipment.

B. Factory tests shall be conducted to establish the performance, capacity, rating, efficiency, function or other, requirements of process, mechanical, electrical or other equipment or materials.

C. Factory tests shall be conducted in the factory or shop where the item is being fabricated. The test shall be set up and accomplished by the equipment manufacturer who shall provide all shop space, tools, equipment, instruments, personnel, and other facilities required for the satisfactory completion of each test.

D. Factory tests may be witnessed by Owner. Contractor shall notify Owner at least four working days (Monday through Friday) in advance of testing to allow Owner opportunity to witness.

Failure of Contractor to notify will be grounds for rejection of the test results and Contractor may be required to repeat testing and/or replace affected work.

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1.05 FIELD TESTS

A. Field tests shall be conducted and test results, certificates and/or affidavits shall be submitted as required in the individual sections of these Specifications. Submit in the quantity and in accordance with the requirements of Section 01 33 00 Submittals.

B. Tests shall be conducted in accordance with specified procedures or standards. Use applicable standards or codes where none are specified. Tests and locations as dictated in this section should be determined by the Testing Inspector with the ability for the Owner overrule

C. Field tests shall be set up and conducted by Contractor or a subcontractor who shall provide all tools, equipment, instruments, personnel and other facilities required for the satisfactory completion of each test.

D. Field tests may be witnessed by the Owner. Contractor shall notify the Owner at least four working days (Monday through Friday) in advance of testing to allow the Owner opportunity to witness. Failure of Contractor to notify will be grounds for rejection of test results and

Contractor may be required to repeat testing and/or replace affected Work.

1.06 TESTING SUMMARY

A. To assist Contractor, the following summary of testing requirements is given. This list is not necessarily complete and tests specified elsewhere shall be performed as required even though not listed. This testing shall be overseen by the independent third party Testing Inspector and paid for by the Contractor. All test results shall be reviewed and approved by the Contractors testing inspector prior to being submitted to the Owner.

B. If not otherwise stated in the referenced specification or paragraph or article, or not otherwise directed, signed copies of all test reports from independent testing services shall be sent at once to the Owner and Testing Inspector.

C. Test samples and locations shall be selected or approved by Testing Inspector. Test samples shall be delivered to the testing laboratory as soon as is practicable. Should any of the specified tests fail to meet the requirements of the specifications, Contractor shall take such additional tests as may be required to satisfy Testing Inspector that the specified test requirements have been obtained.

D. All test results shall be reviewed/approved by the contractors testing inspector prior to being submitted to the government.

Test Reference Requirements Frequency

Entrained Air

Content in

Concrete

See Section

03 30 00

ASTM C231

Pre-test first load before unloading and test each time a set of compressive strength test cylinders are cast.

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Test Reference Requirements Frequency

Concrete

Cylinders

See Section

03 30 00

ASTM C31

Set of four 6-by-12

in. cylinders or set of five 4-by-8 in.

cylinders for each class of concrete, for initial 50 cy, and then for every subsequent 150 cy each day or one set each day.

Compressive

Strength of

Concrete

See Section

03 30 00

ASTM C39

One cylinder break at 7 days, Two 6-by-

12 in or three 4-by-8 in cylinder breaks at

28 days, One cylinder retained for future break

Compressive

Strength of

Grout

See Section

03 60 00

ASTM C109

no less than one set of three 2-inch grout cubes from the grout plant each day of operation

1.07 CERTIFICATIONS

A. The Testing Inspector is required to provide a signed/sealed certification that the Work has been completed and has been constructed in accordance with the plans, specifications, and any approved changes by the Engineer/s of Record prior to the Final Inspection request.

PART 2: PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

END OF SECTION 01 45 00

Construction Facilities and Temporary Controls

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SECTION 01 50 00

CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND TEMPORARY CONTROLS

PART 1: GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Section includes

1. Temporary utilities

2. Construction facilities

3. Vehicular access and parking

4. Temporary barriers and enclosures

5. Temporary controls

B. The Contractor shall furnish temporary facilities, equipment, materials, and supplies required for execution of the Work, but which will not be incorporated in the completed Work, unless otherwise specified.

C. Temporary facilities and controls provided by the Contractor shall comply with and be coordinated with the Owner’s requirements.

1.02 RELATED SECTIONS

A. 01 11 00 Summary of Work

1.03 REFERENCES [NOT USED]

1.04 TEMPORARY UTILITIES

A. Potable Water

1. Potable water is not available on the island. The Contractor is responsible for delivering any and all potable water to the site required for its operations.

B. Sanitary Facilities

1. Provide sanitary facilities for use by Contractor’s employees, Subcontractors, Engineer, Owner and all other persons to be working on the site. Sanitary facilities shall be provided with lockable doors when in use, shall be routinely emptied and sanitized, and shall at all times be maintained in a clean and useable condition. Sanitary facilities shall

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Owner.

C. Electricity

1. Plum Island: Contractor is responsible for generating or paying for electricity. The contractor may arrange for a temporary meter to be installed (by Washington Island

Electric) at the crew quarters for the Contractors use.

D. High-Speed Internet Access

1. Contractor is responsible for providing its own internet access.

E. Staging and Laydown Areas

1. Plum Island: The Area East of the crew quarter may be used for staging and laydown.

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