B08_40431206_ACAD_PL_163924_140P2120R0001_AT1_Specs.pdf

ACADIA NATIONAL PARK

Hancock County, Maine

SERC POWER LINE

REPLACEMENT

PROJECT MANUAL

SPECIFICATIONS: SERC POWER

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

ACADIA NATIONAL PARK

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00

By Others

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01010 Summary of Work 01050 Field Engineering 01310 Project Meetings 01320 Schedules 01330 Submittals 01360 Accident Prevention 01400 Contractor Quality Control 01420 Reference Standards 01510 Temporary Services 01525 Construction Aids 01600 Material and Equipment 01770 Project Closeout

DIVISION 02

2 41 19 Selective Structure Demolition

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

3 40 00 Precast Concrete

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 00 Electrical General Provisions 26 05 13 Medium Voltage Cable 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding 26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 26 05 43 Underground Ducts and Raceways for Electrical Systems 26 12 19 Pad-Mounted, Liquid-Filled, Medium-Voltage Transformers 26 24 16 Panelboards 26 27 28 Disconnect Switches

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 05 00 Loam, Seeding and Sodding 31 25 14 Temporary Erosion Control

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SUMMARY OF WORK

SECTION 01010

PART 1 - GENERAL

I. DESCRIPTION

A. The Work involves the replace of the primary power line serving the NPS facilities on the

Schoodic Peninsula. The existing aerial line consists of 68 poles, 204 insulators and 2.6 miles of electrical power supply line. The current power lines were originally installed in 1953 and are now well past their replacement dates. This power supply provides electricity to the entire Schoodic District of Acadia National Park to include the Schoodic Education and Research Center campus, and along the way Frazier Creek Restroom well, and the wells for the campus water system. Recent peak power draw is between 150KW and 200KW.These poles also carry communications lines.

B. The work includes:

1. Contractor responsible to review site, provide erosion control as necessary, adhere to park service guidelines for work in wetland sensitive areas.

2. Tree / brush clearing to be completed by owner prior to work.

3. Coordinate telecommunications with Consolidated Communications; Consolidated

Communications to make connections, install communication cable, and remove existing cabling.

4. Utility poles shall be installed per EMERA standards.

5. .Power cables installed per EMERA standards (4/0) aluminum.

6. Provide connection to existing branch services (well #1 well #2 bird house).

7. Work related to well #1 shall include new riser pole, new underground cable to connect to existing panel.

8. Work related to well #2 shall include new 30kVA pad mounted transformer, new underground conduit/cable from transformer to existing panel.

9. Install concrete vaults (power and telecommunication) for reconnection to system prior to crossing Moore Road to SERC campus.

10. Provide testing for all cables installed.

11. Remove existing pole/cable upon completion of new system, coordinate work with Consolidated Communications.

12. Restore utility corridor to original condition.

C. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation services and supplies required to complete the work in accordance with the Contract Documents.

D. All work will be performed under a single contract.

II. LOCATION: Acadia National Park, Schoodic Point, Maine.

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III. CONTRACTOR'S USE OF PREMISES

A. Construction Camp: Establishment of a camp within the Park will not be permitted.

B. Storage areas for materials and staging areas at the work site will be identified by the

Contracting Officer.

1. Preservation of Natural Features: Confine all operations to work limits of the project.

Prevent damage to natural surroundings. Prevent debris from falling into wetlands or aquatic vegetation.

C. Hauling Restrictions: Comply with all legal load restrictions in the hauling of materials.

D. Use State of Maine Best Practices for erosion control when soil is disturbed. Contractor must have a State of Maine certified individual on site.

IV. SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

A. Work on site will be between 2 December 2019 and 31 March 2020.

B. Contractor to provide all generators, including temp generator power for well #2 and

SERC campus.

C. Contractor is responsible for any snow removal for their own access to the work site and at the work site necessary for the completion of work.

D. Contractor responsible to review and provide erosion control as necessary, adhere to park service guidelines and all local, state, federal rules and regulations including permitting for work in wetland sensitive areas.

E. Contractor shall provide all necessary timber matting protection to environmentally sensitive areas including stream crossings, wetland, vernal pools, ECT as identified on drawings.

F. Tree / Brush clearing to be completed by contracting office prior to work.

G. Contractor shall include a;; telecommunications work for all reconnection, installation of communication cable and removal of unused cable. The communication cable belongs to consolidated communication. The contact for this project is Kyle Holyoke (207) 991-6738

KYLE.HOLYOKE@CONSOLIDATED.COM.

H. Provide connection to existing services (well #1, well #2, Bird house) I. Work related to well #1 shall include new riser pole transformer, new underground conduit/cable to connect to existing panel.

J. Work related to well #2 shall include new 30KVA pad mounted transformer, new pad new underground conduit/cable from transformer to existing panel.

K. Work related to Bird House shall include reconnection of overhead power cable.

L. Install concrete vaults (power and telecommunication) for reconnection to system prior to crossing Moore Road to SERC Campus.

M. Provide testing for all cables installed.

N. Remove existing pole/cable upon completion of new system, coordinate work with consolidated communications.

O. Restore utility corridor to original condition.

II. FIELD VERIFICATION

A. Field verify all new and existing dimensions affecting the work of this contract before ordering products or performing work at the site.

mailto:KYLE.HOLYOKE@CONSOLIDATED.COM

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III. CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

A. All new materials shall be Contractor-furnished from outside the Park unless otherwise approved.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS Not used.

PART 3 – EXECUTION Not used.

PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT Not Used

I. SUMMARY OF WORK

A. All the work of this contract shall be included in the lump sum contract price.

END OF SECTION

SECTION 01050

FIELD ENGINEERING

PART 1 GENERAL

A. The work of this section consists of all field survey and layout necessary to properly construct the project.

PART 2 PRODUCTS Not used.

PART 3 EXECUTION

A. Contractor will set and the Contracting Officer will verify initial construction stakes establishing lines, slopes, and grades for work, and reference and base lines and benchmarks.

Contractor shall execute the work in accordance with these stakes, and perform all additional staking he deems necessary to execute the work.

B. Contractor shall preserve all stakes and marks. Stakes or marks originally verified by the Contracting Officer that are destroyed by Contractor will be replaced by Contractor at no additional expense to the Government.

C. Existing Monuments: All bench marks, land corners, and triangulation points, established by other surveys, existing within the construction area shall be preserved. If existing monuments interfere with the work, secure permission before removing them.

PART 4 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

I. FIELD ENGINEERING

A. All costs for the work of this section shall be included in the lump sum contract price.

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FIELD ENGINEERING

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PROJECT MEETINGS

SECTION 01310

1 .1 I. PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

A. Before start of construction, Contracting Officer will hold a meeting with Contractor. The meeting agenda will include the following as a minimum:

1. Correspondence procedures

2. Designation of responsible personnel

3. Labor standards provisions

4. Payroll reports

5. Changes

6. Payments to Contractor

7. Subcontractors

8. National Park Service regulations

9. Accident prevention program (including name of responsible supervisor)

10. Accident reporting

11. Contractor’s Quality Control Program

12. Documents required under the contract

13. Park rules and regulations

14. Recycling Program

15. Saturday, Sunday, holiday and night work

16. Safety program (compliance with the "Accident Prevention" clause of the contract)

17. Cultural Survey and Natural Resource Compliance requirements for off-site, non-commercial borrow pits (compliance with "Cultural Resources Survey" clause of the contract)

18. Tentative construction schedule

19. Submittal of shop drawings, project data, samples, and approved equals

20. Project closeout requirements

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21. Relationship of Division 1 to other divisions

1 .2 II. PROGRESS MEETINGS

A. The Contracting Officer will schedule weekly meetings with the Contractor and subcontractors.

B. Subcontractors will not be allowed to work until they have attended a meeting.

C. Additional meetings will be held as needed or for new subcontractors.

D. The meeting agenda will include the following as a minimum:

1. Review of work progress

2. Field observations, problems, and decisions

3. Identification of problems which impede planned progress

4. Review of Contractor’s Quality Control Program and activities

5. Review of submittals schedule and status of submittals

6. Review of off-site fabrication and delivery schedules

7. Status of project record drawings (monthly)

8. Status of operation and maintenance data manuals (monthly)

9. Maintenance of progress schedule

10. Corrective measures to regain projected schedules

11. Planned progress during succeeding work period

12. Coordination of projected progress

13. Maintenance of quality and work standards

14. Effect of proposed changes on progress schedule and coordination

15. Other business relating to work

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

Not used.

PART 3- EXECUTION

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PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

I. PROJECT MEETINGS

SECTION 01320

SCHEDULES

1 .1 DESCRIPTION

A. The work of this section consists of schedule requirements before and during construction.

1 .2 SCHEDULES

A. As soon as possible after Notice of Award and before beginning any work, submit Progress Schedule and Schedule of Values as a package. Contracting Officer will review the Progress Schedule and the Schedule of Values for format and content.

1. Progress Schedule: Submit three copies of the Progress Schedule in bar chart or computer program format. Show each quote item and area of work and break down work into the smallest element. No progress payments will be made until acceptable progress schedule is provided.

2. Schedule of Values:

a. Submit a schedule of dollar values based on the Contract Quote Schedule. Include bond costs, mobilization, general condition costs, overhead and profit, in the total dollar value of unit price items and in the component parts of work for each lump-sum item, as described below. Do not include bond premiums, mobilization, general condition costs, overhead, or profit as separate items; however, payment for bond premiums can be made based upon evidence of payment to the surety. Bond premiums may be shown as a separate item.

b. Break down each lump-sum quote item into component parts of work for which progress payments may be requested. The total costs for the component parts of work shall equal the quote amount for that lump-sum item. The Contracting Officer may request data to verify accuracy of dollar values.

c. The total cost of all items shall equal the contract sum. The Schedule of Values will form the basis for progress payments as provided for in the terms of the contract.

PART 2 PRODUCTS NOT USED.

PART 3 EXECUTION NOT USED.

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SCHOODIC SCHEDULES

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SUBMITTALS

SECTION 01330

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, and other submittals.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Action Submittals: Written, graphic information, and physical samples that require Government’s responsive action.

B. Informational Submittals: Written information that does not require Government’s responsive action. Submittals may be rejected for not complying with requirements.

C. File Transfer Protocol (FTP): Communications protocol that enables transfer of files to and from another computer over a network and that serves as the basis for standard Internet protocols. An FTP site is a portion of a network located outside of network firewalls within which internal and external users are able to access files.

D. Portable Document Format (PDF): An open standard file format licensed by Adobe Systems used for representing documents in a device-independent and display resolution-independent fixed-layout document format.

1.3 GENERAL SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. General: Prepare and submit submittals required by individual specification sections. Types of submittals are indicated in individual specific sections.

1. Contracting Officer reserves the right to require submittals in addition to those called for in individual sections.

B. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities. Review them for legibility, accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Contract Documents.

1. Coordinate each submittal with fabrication, purchasing, testing, delivery, other submittals, and related activities that require sequential activity.

2. 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.

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

C. Submittal List: A submittal list has been attached to the end of this specification section. The intent is to provide an overall summary of submittal requirements and not a comprehensive list.

The requirements of the individual specification sections, terms and conditions of the Contract still apply regardless of what is shown on the submittal list.

D. Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for re-submittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence when an e-mail notification is received by the Contracting Officer (or designee) indicating the submittal has been submitted and is ready for review. When the Contracting Officer has completed their review, an e-mail notification will be sent to the Contractor indicating the submittal has been processed. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing, including re-submittals.

1. Action Submittals

a. Initial Review: Allow 30 days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if coordination with subsequent submittals is required.

b. Re-submittal Review: Allow 15 days for review of each re-submittal.

2. Informational submittals

a. Review: Allow 10 days for review of each submittal.

E. Approved Equals:

1. For each item proposed as an "approved equal," submit supporting data, including:

a. Drawings and samples as appropriate.

b. Comparison of the characteristics of the proposed item with that specified.

c. Changes required in other elements of the work because of the substitution.

d. Name, address, and telephone number of vendor.

e. Manufacturer’s literature regarding installation, operation, and maintenance, including schematics for electrical and hydraulic systems, lubrication requirements, and parts lists. Describe availability of maintenance service, and state source of replacement materials.

2. A request for approval constitutes a representation that Contractor:

a. Has investigated the proposed item and determined that it is equal or superior in all respects to that specified.

b. Will provide the same warranties for the proposed item as for the item specified.

c. Has determined that the proposed item is compatible with interfacing items.

d. Will coordinate the installation of an approved item and make all changes required in other elements of the work because of the substitution.

e. Waives all claims for additional expenses that may be incurred as a result of the substitution.

F. Electronic Submittals

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1. Submit submittals as PDF electronic files via email if file size allows, or via a secure ftp web site specifically established for the project. The recipients for emailed submittals, and instructions for accessing the secure ftp site for submittals too large to email, will be provided to the Contractor by NPS at the preconstruction conference.

2. The NPS form CM-16 in unlocked (not scanned), electronically signed, PDF format shall accompany all submittals. NPS will provide the Contractor with an MS Word format copy of the form at the preconstruction conference.

G. Identification: Submittal number or other unique identifier, including revision identifier.

1. Submittal number shall use a sequential number (e.g., .001). Re-submittals shall include an alphabetic suffix after another decimal point (e.g., .001.A).

H. Re-submittals: Make re-submittals using the same process used with the initial submittal.

1. Note date and content of previous submittal.

2. Note date and content of revision in the title block on the CM-16 and clearly indicate the extent of revision.

3. Re-submit submittals until they are marked “Approved” or “Approved with notations”.

I. Distribution: Furnish copies of final submittals to manufacturers, subcontractors, suppliers, fabricators, installers, authorities having jurisdiction, and others as necessary for performance of construction activities.

J. Use for Construction: Use only final submittals with mark indicating “Approved” or

“Approved with notations”. Ensure all notations have been incorporated and, at a minimum, keep one copy of the final approved submittal on site for use during construction.

1.4 CONTRACTOR'S USE OF CAD FILES

A. General: At Contractor's written request, copies of CAD files will be provided to Contractor for Contractor's use in connection with Project, subject to the following conditions:

1. Files will be provided as is.

2. No format or other changes to files or changes to the objects in the drawing will be done by the Government.

3. The Contractor acknowledges that the CAD files are representational of the design intent for the Project and are not represented or warranted to be accurate.

4. Use of the CAD files is not a defense for failure to conform to the requirements of the

Contract Documents.

5. Reliance on dimensional or other information contained or inherent in electronic drawing is at the Contractor’s sole risk.

6. No transfer of electronic data to a third party shall be permitted.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 ACTION SUBMITTALS

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

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1. Contracting Officer reserves the right to require submittals in addition to those called for in individual sections. If the contractor intends on supplying materials that differ from the salient characteristics specified in the individual sections, then a submittal will be required.

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 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: When Contract Documents require compliance with manufacturer's printed instructions, provide one complete set of instructions to Contracting Officer and keep another complete set of instructions at the project site until substantial completion.

d. Manufacturer's catalog cuts: Submit only pertinent pages; mark each page of standard printed data to identify specific products proposed for use.

e. Printed performance curves.

f. Operational range diagrams.

g. Compliance with specified referenced standards.

h. Testing by recognized testing agency.

4. Submit product data in PDF file format before or concurrent with samples.

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, unless submittal of CAD Drawings is otherwise permitted.

1. Preparation: Fully illustrate requirements in the Contract Documents. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Dimensions.

b. Identification of products.

c. Fabrication and installation drawings.

d. Shopwork manufacturing instructions.

e. Templates and patterns.

f. Schedules.

g. Notation of coordination requirements.

h. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

i. Relationship to adjoining construction clearly indicated.

j. Seal and signature of professional engineer if specified.

2. Submit shop drawings as a PDF electronic file.

D. Samples: Submit Samples for review of kind, color, pattern, and texture for a check of these characteristics with other elements and for a comparison of these characteristics between submittal and actual component as delivered and installed.

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1. Transmit Samples that contain multiple, related components such as accessories together in one submittal package.

2. Email the CM-16 for processing and documentation of action on submitted samples.

3. Identification: Attach label on unexposed side of Samples that includes the following:

a. Generic description of Sample.

b. Product name and name of manufacturer.

c. Sample source.

d. Submittal Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

4. Disposition: Maintain sets of approved Samples at Project site, available for quality-control comparisons throughout the course of construction activity. Sample sets may be used to determine final acceptance of construction associated with each set.

5. 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.

a. Number of Samples: Submit four full set(s) of available choices where color, pattern, texture, or similar characteristics are required to be selected from manufacturer's product line. Contracting Officer will return submittal with options selected.

6. Samples for Verification: Submit full-size units or Samples of size indicated, prepared from same material to be used for the Work, cured and finished in manner specified, and physically identical with material or product proposed for use, and that show full range of color and texture variations expected. Samples include, but are not limited to, the following: partial sections of manufactured or fabricated components; small cuts or containers of materials; complete units of repetitively used materials; swatches showing color, texture, and pattern; color range sets; and components used for independent testing and inspection.

a. Number of Samples: Submit four sets of Samples. Contracting Officer will retain three Sample sets; remainder will be returned. Retain Sample set as a Project Record Sample.

E. Construction Materials: The Contractor is encouraged to submit for approval products made out of recycled or environmentally responsible material. Every effort will be made by the National Park Service to approve these materials.

F. Subcontract List: Prepare a written summary identifying individuals or firms proposed for each portion of the Work, including those who are to furnish products or equipment fabricated to a special design. List must include, at a minimum, Subcontractors shown in your original proposal.

2.2 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

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

1. Email informational submittals as PDF electronic files, or if too large to email post them on the project’s ftp site.

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2. Certificates and Certifications: Provide a notarized statement that includes signature of entity responsible for preparing certification. Certificates and certifications shall be signed by an officer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of that entity.

3. Informational submittals that do not comply with the requirements specified in the Contract Documents will be rejected and one copy will be returned.

B. Coordination Drawings: Comply with requirements specified in Division 01 Section "Project

Management and Coordination."

C. Qualification Data: Prepare written information that demonstrates capabilities and experience of firm or person. Include lists of completed projects with project names and addresses, names and addresses of architects and owners, and other information specified.

D. Installer Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that

Installer complies with requirements in the Contract Documents and, where required, is authorized by manufacturer for this specific Project.

E. Manufacturer Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that manufacturer complies with requirements in the Contract Documents. Include evidence of manufacturing experience where required.

F. Product Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that product complies with requirements in the Contract Documents.

G. Material Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that material complies with requirements in the Contract Documents.

H. 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 in the Contract Documents.

I. Product Test Reports: Prepare written reports indicating current product produced by manufacturer complies with requirements in the Contract Documents. Base reports on evaluation of tests performed by manufacturer and witnessed by a qualified testing agency, or on comprehensive tests performed by a qualified testing agency.

J. Preconstruction Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting results of tests performed before installation of product, for compliance with performance requirements in the Contract Documents.

K. Compatibility Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting results of compatibility tests performed before installation of product. Include written recommendations for primers and substrate preparation needed for adhesion.

L. 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 in the Contract Documents.

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M. Design Data: Prepare written and graphic information, including, but not limited to, performance and design criteria, list of applicable codes and regulations, and calculations.

Include list of assumptions and other performance and design criteria and a summary of loads.

Include load diagrams if applicable. Provide name and version of software, if any, used for calculations. Include page numbers.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CONTRACTOR'S REVIEW

A. Review each submittal and check for coordination with other Work of the Contract and for compliance with the Contract Documents. Note corrections and field dimensions.

3.2 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S ACTION

A. General: Submittals will be disapproved without technical review if identification information is missing, not filled in, or if placed on the back of the submittal; an incorrect format of submittals is provided; the transmittal form is incorrectly filled out; submittals are not coordinated; or submittals do not show evidence of Contractor's approval.

1. Any work done or orders for materials or services placed before approval shall be at the

Contractor's own risk.

B. Action Submittals: Contracting Officer will review each submittal, generate comments on corrections or modifications required, and indicate the appropriate action on the CM-16 Transmittal Form. The submittal will be marked in one of three ways as defined below:

1. APPROVED: Acceptable with no corrections.

2. APPROVED WITH NOTATIONS: Minor corrections or clarifications required. All comments are clear and no further review is required. The Contractor shall address all review comments when proceeding with the work.

3. DISAPPROVED - RESUBMIT: Rejected as not in accordance with the contract or as requiring major corrections or clarifications. The Contracting Officer will identify the reasons for disapproval. The Contractor shall revise and resubmit with changes clearly identified.

C. Informational Submittals: Contracting Officer will review each submittal and will either accept or reject it.

D. Partial submittals are not acceptable, will be considered non-responsive, and will be returned without review.

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PART 3- EXECUTION

I. SUBMITTALS

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ACCIDENT PREVENTION

SECTION 01360

A. The work of this section consists of establishing an effective accident prevention program and providing a safe environment for all personnel and visitors.

II. SUBMITTALS

A. Accident Prevention Program: Before on-site work begins, submit for approval an accident prevention program. The Contracting Officer will review the proposed program for compliance with OSHA and project requirements. If the program requires any revisions or corrections, the Contractor shall resubmit the program within 10 days. No progress payments will be made until the program is approved. The program shall include:

1. Name of responsible supervisor to carry out the program.

2. Weekly and monthly safety meetings.

3. First aid procedures.

4. Outline of each phase of the work, the hazards associated with each major phase, and the methods proposed to ensure property protection and safety of the public, National Park Service personnel, and Contractor's employees. Identify the work included under each phase by reference to specification section or division numbers.

5. Training, both initial and continuing.

6. Planning for possible emergency situations, such as floods, fires, cave-ins, slides, explosions, power outages, and wind storms. Such planning shall take into consideration the nature of construction, site conditions, and degree of exposure of persons and property.

7. Fire Protection: Section 01510.

B. Certificates: When requested, provide certificates from a mechanic that all mechanical equipment has been inspected and meets OSHA requirements.

C. Submit a copy of test reports, as required by OSHA, for personnel working with hazardous materials.

D. Submit a report of safety meetings and of inspections.

E. Upon request, submit proof of employees' qualifications to perform assigned duties in a safe manner.

III. QUALITY ASSURANCE

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A. In case of conflicts between Federal, State, and local safety and health requirements, the most stringent shall apply. Equipment or tools not meeting OSHA requirements will not be allowed on the project sites. Failure to comply with the requirements of this section and related sections may result in suspension of work.

B. Qualifications of Employees:

1. Ensure that employees are physically qualified to perform their assigned duties in a safe manner.

2. Do not allow employees to work whose ability or alertness is impaired because of drugs, fatigue, illness, intoxication, or other conditions that may expose themselves or others to injury.

3. Operators of vehicles, mobile equipment, hoisting equipment, and hazardous plant equipment shall be able to understand signs, signals, and operating instructions, and be capable of operating such equipment. Provide operating instructions for all equipment.

Newly hired operators shall be individually tested by an experienced operator or supervisor to determine if they are capable of safely operating equipment.

IV. ACCIDENT REPORTING

A. Reportable Accidents: A reportable accident is defined as death, occupational disease, traumatic injury to employees or the public, property damage by accident in excess of $100, and fires.

Notify Contracting Officer immediately in the event of a reportable accident. Within 3 days of a reportable accident, fill out and forward to the Contracting Officer the attached offline accident reporting worksheet.

B. All Other Accidents: The Contractor shall report all other accidents to the Contracting Officer as soon as possible and assist the Contracting Officer and other officials as required in the investigation of the accident.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

I. FIRST AID FACILITIES

A. Provide adequate facilities for the number of employees and the type of construction at the site.

II. PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

A. Meet requirements of NIOSH and MSHA.

III. BARRIERS

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A. Section 01525.

I. EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS

A. Post telephone numbers and reporting instructions for ambulance, physician, hospital, fire department, and police in conspicuous locations at the work site.

II. EGRESS

A. Provide and maintain adequate egress at all times in accordance with the Life Safety Code (NFPA 101-94). No corridor, aisle, stairway, door, or exit shall be obstructed or used in a manner that interferes with egress.

III. PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

A. Inspect personal protective equipment daily and maintain in a serviceable condition. Clean, sanitize, and repair, as appropriate, personal items before issuing them to another individual.

B. Inspect and maintain other protective equipment and devices before use and on a periodic basis to ensure safe operation.

IV. SAFETY MEETINGS

A. As a minimum, conduct weekly 15-minute "toolbox" safety meetings. These meetings shall be conducted by a foreman and attended by all construction personnel at the work site.

B. Conduct monthly safety meetings for all levels of supervision. Notify the Contracting Officer of meeting dates and times. These meetings shall be used to review the effectiveness of the Contractor's safety effort, to resolve current health and safety problems, to provide a forum for planning safe construction activities, and for updating the accident prevention program.

The Contracting Officer will attend the meeting and enter the results of the meetings into the daily log.

V. HARD HATS AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AREAS

A. A hard hat area will be designated by the Contracting Officer. The hard hat area shall be posted by the Contractor in a manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer.

B. It is the Contractor's responsibility to require all those working on or visiting the site to wear hard hats and other necessary protective equipment at all times.

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VI. TRAINING

A. First Aid: Provide adequate training to ensure prompt and efficient first aid.

B. Hazardous Material: Train and instruct each employee exposed to hazardous material in safe and approved methods of handling and storage. Hazardous materials are defined as explosive, flammable, poisonous, corrosive, oxidizing, irritating, or otherwise harmful substances that could cause death or injury.

END OF

SECTION

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CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

SECTION 01400

A. The work of this section consists of preparing and executing a quality control program.

II. SUBMITTALS

A. Quality Control Plan: At the time of the preconstruction conference, submit for approval a written Contractor Quality Control (CQC) plan. If the plan requires any revisions or corrections, the Contractor shall resubmit the plan within 10 business days. The Government reserves the right to require changes in the plan during the contract period as necessary to obtain the quality specified. No change in the approved plan may be made without written concurrence by the Contracting Officer. The plan shall include:

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

2. A copy of a letter of direction to the Contractor's quality control supervisor outlining assigned duties.

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

4. Methods of monitoring and controlling environmental pollution and contamination as required by regulations and laws.

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

B. Daily Submittals: Submit Daily Quality Control Report Complete in full, showing all inspections and tests. And submit weekly.

C. Tests: Submit triplicate copies of complete test results not later than three calendar days after the test was performed. Submit failing test results and proposed remedial actions within four hours of noted deficiency.

D. Off Site Inspection Reports: Submit prior to shipment.

E. Progress Payments: If the CQC plan and Daily Quality Control Reports are not submitted in a timely manner, the Contracting Officer may retain an appropriate amount of the applicable progress payment.

III. QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. General: Except for tests or other items of work specified to be performed by the Government, the quality of all work shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Inspect and

01400-2 test all work often enough to ensure that the quality of materials, workmanship, construction, finish, and functional performance is in compliance with applicable specifications and drawings.

B. Quality Control Staff: The Contractor's job supervisory staff may be used for quality control, supplemented as necessary by additional technicians. The Contractor's designated Quality Control Supervisor shall be employed full time at the project site whenever contract work is in progress.

C. Testing Laboratory and Equipment: Employ certified independent laboratory to perform sampling and testing.

1. All measuring devices, laboratory equipment, and instruments shall be calibrated at established intervals against certified standards in accordance with NBS requirements.

Upon request, measuring and testing devices shall be made available for use by the Government for verification tests.

2. The testing laboratory organization shall be experienced in the type of testing work to be done.

I. OFF-SITE CONTROL

A. Items that are fabricated or assembled off-site shall be inspected for quality control at the place of fabrication.

II. ON-SITE CONTROL

A. Notify the Contracting Officer at least 24 hours in advance of the initial and follow-up phases.

B. Preparatory: Perform before beginning each feature of work.

1. Review control submittal requirements with personnel directly responsible for the quality control work.

2. Ensure that provisions have been made for field control testing.

3. Examine the work area to ensure that all preliminary work has been completed.

4. Verify all field dimensions and advise the Contracting Officer of discrepancies.

5. Ensure that necessary equipment and materials are at the project site and that they comply with approved shop drawings and submittals.

C. Initial: As soon as work begins, inspect and test a representative portion of a particular feature of work for quality of workmanship. Review control testing procedures to ensure compliance with contract requirements.

D. Follow-Up: Inspect and test as work progresses to ensure compliance with contract requirements until completion of work.

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III. DOCUMENTATION

A. Maintain Daily Quality Control Reports (sample attached) of quality control activities and tests. Daily Quality Control Reports may not be substituted for other written reports required under the General Provisions, such as Disputes, Differing Site Conditions, or Changes.

IV. ENFORCEMENT

A. The Contractor shall stop work on any item or feature pending satisfactory correction of any deficiency noted by the quality control staff or the Contracting Officer. Construction shall not proceed on any feature of work containing uncorrected work.

CONTRACTOR'S Q.C. DAILY REPORT REPORT NO.

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TESTING: Check if any testing was performed today. (Complete and attach Test Report Information Sheets.)

Type and Location of Testing:

VERBAL INSTRUCTION RECEIVED FROM GOVERNMENT ON CONSTRUCTION DEFICIENCIES OR RE-TESTING

REQUIRED:

REMARKS:

CERTIFICATION:

I certify that the above report is complete and correct and that I, or my authorized representative, have inspected all work performed this day by the prime contractor and each subcontractor and determined that all materials, equipment, and workmanship are in strict compliance with the plans and specifications except as may be noted above.

Contractor's Designated Quality Control Representative

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TEST REPORT INFORMATION SHEET

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1. Individual Making Inspection or Test:

Testing Laboratory; Name: Phone #:

Address:

Description of Work and Test Method:

Location of Samples and Tests or Inspections:

Specification Section:

Inspection or Test Data:

Test Results and Interpretations of Test Results:

Comments or Professional Opinion About Compliance of Inspected Work or Tested Work with contract Document Requirements:

Recommendations:

Corrective Actions Taken:

CERTIFICATION:

I certify that the above testing report is complete and correct and that all testing performed this day for this contract is in strict compliance with the plans and specifications except as noted above.

Signature of Inspector

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REFERENCE STANDARDS

SECTION 01420

PART 1 - GENERAL

PART 1 - GENERAL

I. The following abbreviations, which may be used in the construction specifications, refer to the organizations and specifications of the organizations listed below:

AA Aluminum Association

900 19th Street, NW, Suite 300 Washington, D.C. 20006-2168

AABC Associated Air Balance Council 1518 K Street, NW, Suite 503 Washington, D.C. 20005

AAMA American Architectural Manufacturers Association 1827 Walden Office Square, Suite 104 Schaumberg, Illinois 60173-4268

AAN American Association of Nurserymen 1250 I Street, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 2005

AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials 444 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 249 Washington, D.C. 20001

ABMA American Boiler Manufacturers Association 950 N. Glebe Road, Suite 160 Arlington, Virginia 22203-1824

ACI American Concrete Institute P.O. Box 9094 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48333-9094

ACPA American Concrete Pipe Association 222 West Las Colinas Boulevard, Suite 641 Irving, Texas 75039-5423

ADC Air Diffusion Council 11 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1400 Chicago, Illinois 60603

AFPA American Forest and Paper Association 1111 19th Street, NW, Suite 800 Washington, D.C. 20036

AGA American Gas Association 1515 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, Virginia 22209

AHA American Hardboard Association 1210 W. Northwest Highway Palatine, Illinois 60067-1897

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AHAM Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 1500 Chicago, Illinois 60606

AI Asphalt Institute Research Park Drive P.O. Box 14052 Lexington, Kentucky 40512-4052

AISC American Institute of Steel Construction 1 East Wacker Drive, Suite 3100 Chicago, Illinois 60601-2001

AISI American Iron and Steel Institute 1101 17th Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20036-4700

AITC American Institute of Timber Construction 7012 S. Revere Parkway, Suite 140 Englewood, Colorado 80112

ALSC American Lumber Standards Committee P.O. Box 210 Germantown, Maryland 20875

AMCA Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc.

30 W. University Drive Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004-1893

ANSI American National Standards Institute 11 West 42nd Street, 13th Floor New York, New York 10036

APA American Plywood Association P.O. Box 11700 Tacoma, Washington 98411-0700

APWA American Public Works Association 106 West 11th Street, Suite 1800 Kansas City, Missouri 64105-1806

ARI Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute 4301 Fairfax Drive, Suite 425 Arlington, Virginia 22203

ARM Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association Center Park, 4041 Powder Mill Road, Suite 404 Calverton, Maryland 20705

ASC Adhesive and Sealant Council 1627 K Street, NW, Suite 1000 Washington, D.C. 20006-1707

ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers 1791 Tullie Circle, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30329-2305

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ASLA American Society of Landscape Architects 4401 Connecticut Avenue, NW Fifth Floor Washington, D.C. 20008-2369

ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers 345 East 47th Street New York, New York 10017

ASPE American Society of Plumbing Engineers 3617 Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Suite 210 Westlake, California 91362-3649

ASSE American Society of Sanitary Engineering P.O. Box 40362 Bay Village, Ohio 44140

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials 100 Barr Harbor Drive West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428-2959

AWI Architectural Woodwork Institute 1952 Isaac Newton Square Reston, Virginia 20190

AWPA American Wood-Preservers' Association 3246 Fall Creek Highway, Suite 1900 Granbury, Texas 76049-7979

AWPI American Wood Preservers Institute 1945 Old Gallows Road, Suite 550 Vienna, Virginia 22182

AWS American Welding Society, Inc.

550 NW LeJeune Road P.O. Box 351040 Miami, Florida 33126

AWWA American Water Works Association 6666 W. Quincy Avenue Denver, Colorado 80235

BHMA Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association, Inc.

355 Lexington Avenue, 17th Floor New York, New York 10017-6603

BIA Brick Institute of America 11490 Commerce Park Drive Reston, Virginia 22091-1525

BOCA Building Officials Code Administrators 4051 W. Flossmoor Road Country Club Hills, Illinois 60478-5795

CBM Certified Ballast Manufacturers 1422 Euclid Avenue, Suite 402 Cleveland, Ohio 44115-2851

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CDA Copper Development Association, Inc.

260 Madison Avenue, 16th Floor New York, New York 10016-2401

CE Corps of Engineers (Chief of Engineers – Referral, U.S. Department of the Army) Washington, D.C. 20314

CID Commercial Item Description See General Provisions

CISPI Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute 5959 Shallowford Road, Suite 419 Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421

CLFMI Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute 9891 Broken Land Parkway, Suite 300 Columbia, Maryland 21046

CRA California Redwood Association 405 Enfrente Drive, Suite 200 Novato, California 94949

CRI Carpet and Rug Institute Box 2048 Dalton, Georgia 30722-2048

CRSI Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute 933 N. Plum Grove Road Schaumburg, Illinois 60173-4758

CS Commercial Standard of NBS (U.S. Department of Commerce) Government Printing Office Washington, D.C. 20402

CSSB Cedar Shingle and Shake Bureau 515 116th Avenue, NE, Suite 275 Bellevue, Washington 98004-5294

DHI Door and Hardware Institute 14170 Newbrook Drive Chantilly, Virginia 22021-2223

EPA Environmental Protection Agency 401 M Street, SW Washington, D.C. 20460

FHA Federal Housing Administration (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) 451 7th Street, SW Washington, D.C. 20410

FHVA Fine Hardwood Veneer Association 260 S. First Street, Suite 2 Zionsville, Indiana 46077

FM Factory Mutual System 1151 Boston-Providence Turnpike P.O. Box 9102 Norwood, Massachusetts 02062-9102

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FS Federal Specifications See General Provisions

GA Gypsum Association 810 First Street, NE, Suite 510 Washington, D.C. 20002

GANA Glass Association of North America 3310 SW Harrison Street Topeka, Kansas 66611-2279

HI Hydronics Institute 35 Russo Place P.O. Box 218 Berkeley Heights, New Jersey 07922

HMA Hardwood Manufacturers Association 400 Penn Center Boulevard, Suite 530 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15235-5605

HPMA Hardwood Plywood Manufacturers Association P.O. Box 2789 Reston, Virginia 22090-2789

IA Irrigation Association 1911 N. Fort Myer Drive, Suite 1009 Arlington, Virginia 22209-1630

ICBO International Conference of Building Officials 5360 S. Workman Mill Road Whittier, California 90601

ICEA Insulated Cable Engineers Association, Inc.

P.O. Box 440 South Yarmouth, Massachusetts 02664

IEEE The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers 345 E. 47th Street New York, New York 10017-2394

IES Illuminating Engineering Society of North America 120 Wall Street, 17th Floor New York, New York 10005-4001

IGCC Insulating Glass Certification Council 3393 Route 11, Industrial Park P.O. Box 2040 Cortland, New York 13045-0950

ILIA Indiana Limestone Institute of America, Inc.

Stone City Bank Building, Suite 400 Bedford, Indiana 47421

KCMA Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association 1899 Preston White Drive Reston, Virginia 22091-4326

LIA Lead Industries Association, Inc.

295 Madison Avenue New York, New York 10017

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MBMA Metal Building Manufacturer’s Association c/o Thomas Associates, Inc.

1300 Sumner Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44115-2851

MFMA Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association 60 Revere Drive, Suite 500 Northbrook, Illinois 60062

MIA Marble Institute of America 30 Eden Alley, Suite 201 Columbus, Ohio 43215

MIMA Mineral Insulation Manufacturers…