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INVITATION FOR BIDS

PROJECT AB-13-S49

BAD NATION BOOSTER PUMP STATION AND WATER MAIN

CROW CREEK RESERVATION

BUFFALO COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA

MAY 2017

INVITATION FOR BIDS

PROJECT AB-13-S49

CROW CREEK RESERVATION

BUFFALO COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA

MAY 2017

Estimated Unit Total Item Description Quantity Unit Cost Cost

Schedule A - Water Main Alignment A & Booster Station Replacement

1 Mobilization 1 Job L.S. $ 2 6-inch SDR-21 PVC Water Main 2,932 Feet $ $ 3 STA. 0+00A Connection 1 Job L.S. $ 4 STA. 25+74A Connection 1 Job L.S. $ 5 New Bad Nation Booster Station 1 Job L.S. $ 6 Abandonment of Existing Booster Station 1 Job L.S. $ 7 SCADA 1 Job L.S. $ 8 Booster Station Access Road Gravel 40 CY $ $

Total Schedule A $

1 6-inch SDR-21 PVC Water Main 9,200 Feet $ $ 2 6-inch Gate Valve w/Box 3 Each $ $ 3 Air Release Pit 2 Each $ $ 4 1-inch DR-7 PE Water Service Line 230 Feet $ $ 5 1-inch Corporation Stop 4 Each $ $ 6 1-inch Curb Stop 4 Each $ $ 7 STA. 75+44B Connection 1 Job L.S. $ 8 Meter Pit 4 Each $ $ 9 Gravel Road Restoration 70 Feet $ $ 10 STA. 92+00B Connection (Option) [Total Cost Must Match Sch. C, Item 13] 1 Job L.S. $

Total Schedule B $

1 STA. 103+40B (0+00C) Connection (Option) 1 Job L.S. $ 2 6-inch SDR-21 PVC Water Main (Option) 1,160 Feet $ $ 3 10-inch Directionally Drilled SDR-21 Yelomine Casing (Option) 1,035 Feet $ $ 4 4-inch SDR-21 PVC Water Main (Option) 686 Feet $ $ 5 Air Release Pit (Option) 1 Each $ $ 6 Meter Pit (Option) 1 Each $ $ 7 1-inch DR-7 PE Water Service Line (Option) 80 Feet $ $ 8 1-inch Corporation Stop (Option) 1 Each $ $ 9 1-inch Curb Stop (Option) 1 Each $ $ 10 STA. 6+86C Connection (Option) 1 Job L.S. $ 11 Gravel Road Restoration (Option) 30 Feet $ $ 12 4-inch Gate Valve w/Box (Option) 1 Each $ $ 13 STA. 92+00B Connection (Option) [Total Cost Must Match Sch. B, Item 10] -1 Job L.S. $

Total Schedule C (Option) $

Total All Schedules $

NOTE: Include all taxes and fees within the bid items. Bidder must bid on all items of all schedules to be considered responsive for award. Award of Schedule C will be based on available funds and other considerations.

Schedule B - Water Main Alignment B (STA. 0+00B to STA. 92+00B)

Schedule C - Water Main Alignment B (STA. 92+00B to STA. 103+40B) & Water Main Alignment C

Bid Schedule

CROW CREEK RESERVATION

IHS PROJECT AB-13-S49

Great Plains Area Indian Health Service Revised 11/2014

Summary 01100-1

SECTION 01100 – SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. The work to be performed under this contract shall consist of furnishing the following items outlined in these specifications and as indicated by Project Drawings:

1. tools

2. equipment

3. materials

4. labor

5. supplies

6. manufactured articles

7. all transportation to complete the work

8. temporary facilities

B. Location of Work: Fort Thompson, Buffalo County, South Dakota on the Crow Creek Indian Reservation.

C. Incidentals Items: All work, materials, and services not expressly listed as being provided by others or not expressly called for in the contract but are necessary for the completion of the work in good faith, shall be furnished, installed, and performed by the contractor.

1.2 SUMMARY OF WORK TO BE DONE BY CONTRACTOR

This project includes the construction of approximately 13,292 feet of 6-inch water main, 686 feet of 4-inch water main, and 1,035 feet of 10-inch casing and appurtenances, a buried pre-packaged Bad Nation water booster station, SCADA controls and integration at the Bad Nation water storage tank, the Bad Nation booster station, the Fort Thompson elevated water storage tank, and the water treatment plant, abandonment of the existing water booster station as indicated in the specifications and shown on the plans.

1.3 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A. For information regarding the technical aspects of the project, contact the Contract Office Technical Representative provider:

Jason Petersen Engineer Consultant

Indian Health Service Pierre District Office 420 S. Garfield Ave., Suite 200 Pierre, SD 57501

Telephone: (605) 945-5432 Fax: (605) 224-1704 jason.petersen@ihs.gov mailto:jason.petersen@ihs.gov

Great Plains Area Indian Health Service Revised 11/2014

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B. Comply with all Tribal regulations related to the completion of the work including the acquisition of necessary permits and the payment of Tribal taxes.

END OF SECTION

Great Plains Area Indian Health Service Revised 04/2017

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SECTION 01270 – PRICE AND PAYMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Work covered by this section includes method of measurement and basis of payment for all divisions included.

B. Payment for the various items of the Bid Schedules shall include all compensation to be received by the Contractor for furnishing all tools, equipment, materials, labor, supplies, manufactured articles, transportation, and temporary facilities required to complete the work in accordance with contract documents including incidentals.

C. Respective prices and payment shall constitute full compensation for all work completed including incidentals.

D. All items not expressly listed as being provided by others that are necessary for the completion of work shall be furnished and installed by the Contractor.

1.2 ESTIMATED QUANTITIES

A. All quantities stipulated in the bid schedule or other contract documents are approximate and are to be used: (1) as a basis for estimating the probable cost of the work and (2) for the purpose of comparing the bids submitted.

B. The Contractor shall be paid for actual quantities installed based on the quantities measured in the field. The actual amounts of work completed and materials furnished may differ from estimated quantities. The Contractor shall make no claim for damages, anticipated profits, or otherwise, on account of differences between the estimated amounts and the actual amount of work performed and materials furnished.

1.3 SURVEY AND MEASUREMENTS

A. All quantity measurements shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and will be verified by the Tribe.

B. All measurements and subsequent payments will be based on completed and accepted work performed in strict accordance with the plans, specifications, and other contract documents.

PART 2 - BID SCHEDULE ITEMS

2.1 GENERAL

A. Payment shall be full compensation to complete the work items in good faith, including incidental work.

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B. In addition to the basis of payment described under each item, the unit price bid shall be full compensation for all of the following:

1. General requirements in Division 01, but not limited to the following.

a. Submittals.

b. Record drawings.

c. Warranties.

2. Specific requirements in Division 02 through 16, including but not limited to the following (unless otherwise expressly defined as a line item in the bid schedule):

a. Erosion control.

b. Clearing and grubbing.

c. Removal and replacement of obstructions.

d. Associated trenching, excavation and backfill including the removal of any nuisance water, bedding, haunching, and compaction.

e. Disposal of any excess material.

f. Traffic control.

g. Rough grading.

h. Finish work, where called for, including finish grading, topsoiling, and landscaping.

2.2 BID ITEMS

A. Schedule A: Water Main Alignment A & Booster Station Replacement

1. Mobilization

a. Measurement: Lump sum.

b. Basis of Payment: Includes compensation for mobilizing equipment to the site, establishing a site office, furnishing bonds and insurance, payment of applicable Tribal taxes and permits, and payment of all applicable state and federal taxes and duties. Payment for mobilization shall be made at the time of the first progress payment.

2. 6-inch SDR-21 PVC Water Main

a. Measurement: By the lineal foot based on the horizontal length installed and measured over the centerline of the pipe.

b. Basis of Payment: Includes all pipe, elbows, fittings, labor, tools, equipment and materials required to construct the water mains, including excavation, trenching, laying and jointing pipe, backfill and compaction, flushing, disinfection, pressure testing, detectable warning tape, tracer wire system including access boxes, removal and replacement of fences, culverts, protection and/or replacement or repair of utilities which may be impaired by work, disposal of excess excavated material, thrust restraints, preparation of seed bed and seeding, and all other incidentals required to complete the work as specified.

3. STA. 0+00A Connection

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a. Measurement: By the job.

b. Basis of Payment: Includes labor, tools, equipment, excavation, backfill and compaction, 6-inch Piping, 6-inch x 6-inch tee, 6-inch gate valves, valve boxes, thrust blocks, coupling and all other incidentals required to complete the work as specified and as shown on the plans.

4. STA. 25+74A Connection compaction, 6-inch x 4-inch tee, 4-inch piping, 4-inch gate valve, valve box, thrust block, coupling and all other incidentals required to complete the work as specified and as shown on the plans.

5. New Bad Nation Booster Station

b. Basis for Payment: Includes all labor, tools, equipment, equipment shipment, excavation, backfill and compaction, packaged booster station, spare pump and spare VFD, structural fill, concrete support pad, gate valves, 2-inch corporation stop, 2-inch curb stop, 2-inch PVC piping, 2-inch hydrant PVC water service line, flush hydrant, sump pump discharge piping w/discharge, chain link fence w/gate, overflow pad, overflow pad rip-rap, flood light, new power line, electrical and control lines and conduit, grading, landscaping, seeding, crushed rock cover (2-foot past fence) w/10-mil poly sheeting, landscape edging, and all other incidentals which may be required to complete the work as specified. This item includes all piping between the 6-inch gate valves on either side of the new Bad Nation booster station, but not including the gate valves.

6. Abandonment of Existing Booster Station

a. Measurement: By the Job excavation, removal of the corrugated metal pipe existing booster station, proper disposal of offsite the existing booster station and equipment, backfill and compaction, grading, landscaping, seeding, and all other incidentals which may be required to complete the work as specified.

7. SCADA

a. Measurement: By the Job

SCADA controls, and components at the Water Treatment Plant, Bad Nation booster station site and the Fort Thompson and Bad Nation tank sites

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(including the new tank lid, tank level radar system, and control panel in the underground 6-foot x 4-foot box culvert above the tank access), SCADA radios, spare radios, wiring, conduit, electrical service from the pole to the Bad Nation water storage tank access, antenna and mast at each of the Fort Thompson Tank, Bad Nation tank and Bad Nation booster site, meter disconnect enclosures, circuit breaker panels beneath meter disconnect enclosures, lightning arrestors, integration at the Water Treatment plant to ensure that the tank sites, booster site, and water treatment plant communicate, and all other incidentals which may be required to complete the work as specified in order for an operable SCADA system.

8. Booster Station Access Road Gravel

a. Measurement: By the cubic yard.

b. Basis for Payment: Includes gravel (spread in 3-inch depth), and compaction from the state highway 34 approach to the new Bad Nation booster station as indicated on the plans. This work also includes all other incidentals which may be required to complete the work as specified.

B. Schedule B: Water Main Alignment B (STA. 0+00B to STA. 92+00B)

1. 6-inch SDR-21 PVC Water Main trenching, laying and jointing pipe, backfill and compaction, flushing, disinfection, pressure testing, detectable warning tape, tracer wire system including access boxes, removal and replacement of fences, culverts, protection and/or replacement or repair of utilities which may be impaired by work, disposal of excess excavated material, thrust restraints, preparation of

2. 6-inch Gate Valve and w/Box

a. Measurement: By each installed compaction, gate valve, extension stem, gate valve box, centering device, valve box adapter, locking lid, one pentagon key, one socket wrench for valve extension stem, polyethylene encasement, tracing wire modifications, utility markers and all other incidentals required to complete the work as specified.

3. Air Release Pit

a. Measurement: By each installed.

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b. Basis of Payment: Includes labor, tools, equipment, excavation, backfill and compaction, combination air release valve assembly, pit and cover, insulation, bronze ball valve with fittings and all other incidentals required to complete the work as specified.

4. 1-inch DR-7 PE Water Service Line and materials required to construct the water service line, including excavation, trenching, laying and jointing pipe, backfill and compaction, flushing, disinfection, pressure testing, detectable warning tape, removal and replacement of fences, culverts, protection and/or replacement or repair of utilities which may be impaired by work, disposal of excess excavated material, thrust restraints, and all other incidentals required to complete the work as specified.

5. 1-inch Corporation Stop

b. Basis of Payment: Includes all labor, tools, equipment, excavation, backfill and compaction, corporation stop, couplings, service clamps or saddles and all other incidentals required to complete the work as specified.

6. 1-inch Curb Stop and compaction, curb stop, box, stationary rod, one combination key, one pentagon wrench and all other incidentals required to complete the work as specified.

7. STA. 75+44B Connection compaction, 6-inch x 4-inch tee, 6-inch gate valve, 6-inch piping, 4-inch piping, 4-inch gate valve, valve box, thrust block, coupling and all other incidentals required to complete the work as specified and as shown on the plans.

8. Meter Pit

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b. Basis of Payment: Includes all labor, tools, equipment, excavation, backfill and compaction, meter pit, inlet angle shut-off, remote readout, double check valve, regulator, coiled polybutylene tubing, insulation, locking lid, fittings, external connections and all other incidentals required to complete the work

9. Gravel Road Restoration

a. Measurement: By the lineal foot of gravel road surface removed, measured at the centerline of the pipe for perpendicular cuts and centerline of roadway for gravel roadway restoration.

b. Basis for Payment: Includes gravel, compaction and all other incidentals

10. STA. 92+00B Connection, (Option) compaction, 6-inch x 4-inch tee, 4 and 6-inch piping, fittings, blind flange, thrust block and all other incidentals required to complete the work as specified and as shown on the plans.

C. Schedule C - Water Main Alignment B (STA. 92+00B to STA. 103+40B) & Water

Main Alignment C

1. STA. 103+40B (0+00C) Connection (Option) compaction, 6-inch x 4-inch tee, blind flange, thrust block and all other incidentals required to complete the work as specified and as shown on the plans.

2. 6-inch SDR-21 PVC Water Main (Option) trenching, laying and jointing pipe, backfill and compaction, flushing, disinfection, pressure testing, detectable warning tape, tracer wire system including access boxes, removal and replacement of fences, culverts, protection and/or replacement or repair of utilities which may be impaired by work, disposal of excess excavated material, thrust restraints, preparation of

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3. 10-inch Directionally Drilled SDR-21 Yelomine Casing (Option)

b. Basis of Payment: Includes all materials, labor, and equipment used for the excavation, boring, installing the encasement pipe, casing spacers, end seals, backfilling, and seeding. The carrier pipe shall be paid for separately at the per lineal foot price listed on the bid schedule for the size and type of pipe installed.

4. 4-inch SDR-21 PVC Water Main (Option) trenching, laying and jointing pipe, backfill and compaction, flushing, disinfection, pressure testing, detectable warning tape, tracer wire system including access boxes, removal and replacement of fences, culverts, protection and/or replacement or repair of utilities which may be impaired by work, disposal of excess excavated material, thrust restraints, preparation of

5. Air Release Pit (Option) compaction, combination air release valve assembly, pit and cover, insulation, bronze ball valve with fittings and all other incidentals required to complete the work as specified.

6. Meter Pit (Option) and compaction, meter pit, inlet angle shut-off, remote readout, double check valve, regulator, coiled polybutylene tubing, insulation, locking lid, fittings, external connections and all other incidentals required to complete the work

7. 1-inch DR-7 PE Water Service Line (Option)

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b. Basis of Payment: Includes all pipe, elbows, fittings, labor, tools, equipment and materials required to construct the water service line, including excavation, trenching, laying and jointing pipe, backfill and compaction, flushing, disinfection, pressure testing, detectable warning tape, removal and replacement of fences, culverts, protection and/or replacement or repair of utilities which may be impaired by work, disposal of excess excavated material, thrust restraints, and all other incidentals required to complete the work as specified.

8. 1-inch Corporation Stop (Option) and compaction, corporation stop, couplings, service clamps or saddles and all other incidentals required to complete the work as specified.

9. 1-inch Curb Stop (Option) and compaction, curb stop, box, stationary rod, one combination key, one pentagon wrench and all other incidentals required to complete the work as specified.

10. STA. 6+86C Connection (Option) compaction, coupling, and all other incidentals required to complete the work as specified and as shown on the plans.

11. Gravel Road Restoration (Option)

a. Measurement: By the lineal foot of gravel road surface removed, measured at the centerline of the pipe for perpendicular cuts and centerline of roadway for gravel roadway restoration.

b. Basis for Payment: Includes gravel, compaction and all other incidentals

12. 4-inch Gate Valve and w/Box (Option)

a. Measurement: By each installed compaction, gate valve, extension stem, gate valve box, centering device, valve box adapter, locking lid, one pentagon key, one socket wrench for valve

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PART 3 – EXECUTION (N/A)

Project Management And Coordination 01310 - 1

SECTION 01310 – PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes the preconstruction conference, construction schedule, working hours/days, coordination requirements and progress meetings.

1.2 PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

A. Required after award of contract and prior to start of construction.

B. Representatives from the following shall attend.

1. Prime Contractor

2. Subcontractors

3. Project Engineer and/or Technical Representative

4. Appropriate State/Federal Agencies or other Funding Agencies

5. TERO Representative, if applicable

C. The Project Engineer will arrange a date that is mutually acceptable to all parties planning to attend.

D. Contractor shall notify all subcontractors of time and date of meeting.

E. Coatings Pre-Construction Conference

1. In addition to initial conference following award.

2. Held prior to any surface preparation coatings application.

3. Representatives from the following shall attend

a. Prime Contractor

b. Coatings Subcontractor

c. Project Engineer and/or Technical Representative

d. Coating Manufactures’ Representative.

1.3 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. Present Project Engineer with a written preliminary construction schedule containing start and completion dates of the major items at the preconstruction meeting.

B. Notify the Project Engineer three full working days in advance of any construction.

C. Communicate major changes to the schedule to the Project Engineer in writing.

1.4 WORKING HOURS/DAYS

A. Perform all work during regularly scheduled working hours, unless approved by Project Engineer.

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B. Working hours shall be defined as 7 AM to 6 PM Monday thru Friday.

C. No work will be allowed on Saturday, Sunday, Federal holidays, and Tribal holidays without the Project Engineer’s consent.

1. Holidays include, but are not limited to, New Year’s Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, or on any other holidays declared by the Project Engineer.

2. Holidays that fall on Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday; holidays that fall on Sunday will be observed on the following Monday, no construction will be permitted on those days.

3. Project Engineer has the option to approve overtime or holiday work upon the Contractor’s request not less than 48 hours in advance of the work to be performed. Overtime and holiday requests that exceed a ten (10) hour work shift for a time period exceeding two days will not be approved by the Project Engineer.

1.5 COORDINATION WITH OTHER REQUIREMENTS

A. Coordinate work with other contractors (i.e. roads, building, etc) in the area as necessary to complete the work specified.

B. Coordinate work with local utilities (i.e. water and sewer, power, telephone). All buried utilities may not be shown on the plans.

C. Contractor is responsible for having utilities marked prior to construction and field verify utility location.

1.6 PROGRESS MEETINGS

A. Project Engineer will make arrangements for meetings, prepare agenda with copies for participants, and preside at meetings.

B. Progress meetings will be scheduled throughout progress of the Work at maximum monthly intervals. Frequency of meetings will be determined from Work meeting construction schedule or when Project Engineer deems it necessary.

C. Representatives from the following shall attend:

1. Prime Contractor

2. Subcontractors

3. Project Engineer and/or Technical Representative

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SECTION 01330 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section includes information on submittal procedures. Materials requiring a submittal are listed in the appropriate specification section.

1.2 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Submit one electronic pdf copy or three paper hard copies of submittals to the Project Engineer, unless requested otherwise.

B. Attach an acceptable submittal cover sheet for all submittal packages.

1. List all submittals included in the package in the appropriate location.

2. Signed cover sheet indicating all submittals have been reviewed prior to submission.

C. Identify each cut sheet or shop drawing with the following information:

1. Contract number

2. Supplier

3. Pertinent specification section number

4. Pertinent drawing and detail number

D. Submit the following information, as applicable:

1. Manufacturer’s cut sheets indicating compliance with references (e.g. applicable ASTM, AWWA standards).

2. Laboratory results, as applicable.

3. Dimensional drawings or shop drawings, as applicable.

4. Other information necessary for the Project Engineer to determine compliance with the specifications.

E. Identify variations from the contract documents and product or system limitations that may be detrimental to successful performance of the completed work.

F. Revise and resubmit submittals as required and identify all changes made since previous submittal.

G. Distribute copies of reviewed submittals to concerned parties (i.e. suppliers, sub-contractors). Instruct parties to promptly report inability to comply with requirements.

H. Submit written communication of any inability to comply with the Project Engineer’s comments.

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I. Submit information to the Project Engineer at least three weeks in advance of the work to be performed.

J. Approval of submittals must be provided by the Project Engineer prior to installation of materials and process of any payments for the materials.

K. Approval of any submittal does not relieve responsibility for completion of the work in accordance to the plans and specifications.

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SECTION 01430 – QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section includes prerequisites and procedures, installer qualifications, control of installation, and manufactures field services to ensure the quality of the work.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Contractor Name and License Number

B. Subcontractor(s) Name and License Number

C. Name or names of the “Competent Person” in charge of safety on the jobsite, as defined by the OSHA Industry Standard 29 CFR 1926.

1.3 INSTALLER QUALIFICATIONS

A. Perform Work under the direction of personnel licensed by the state and/or reservation having jurisdiction.

B. If Work being completed is not regulated by the state and/or reservation, submit literature from the manufacturer, independent representative of the manufacturer, and/or supplier indicating the Contractor or Subcontractor’s ability to complete installation based on past experience or formal training.

1.4 CONTROL OF INSTALLATION

A. Review materials for acceptability, in accordance with the approved submittals, when delivered to the site.

B. Store and handle materials to prevent damage.

C. Review materials, services, and workmanship to ensure that Work is performed in accordance with the specifications.

D. Comply fully with manufacturers’ instructions.

E. Should manufacturers’ instructions conflict with contract documents, request clarification from Project Engineer before proceeding.

F. Should the finished product or method of completion differ in any way from the manufacturer’s written instructions or the specifications, request approval in writing from the Project Engineer before proceeding.

G. Correct defective Work to the satisfaction of the Project Engineer.

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1.5 MANUFACTURER’S FIELD SERVICES

A. Provide reports on observations and documentation of workmanship to the Project Engineer within 30 days of visit for review where manufacturers’ field services are provided.

1.6 WARRANTY

A. Provide a minimum one (1) year warranty for all materials and labor, covering defects in the materials or deficiencies resulting from contractor installation.

B. Provide additional warranties as required under other sections.

C. Warranty takes affect starting the date of substantial completion.

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SECTION 01720 – STAKING AND CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section outlines the staking and surveying work related to provide reference points in the field. Section clarifies staking provided to the Contractor and Contractor’s responsibilities.

B. Construction Surveys establish “control stakes” for basic line and grade used for project construction.

1. Control stakes are used to check work for contract compliance.

C. From control stakes set, when needed, supplemental “working stakes”.

1. Working stakes are used to perform the work and are provided by the contractor.

1.2 STAKING PROVIDED TO THE CONTRACTOR

A. Water Main, Force Main and Appurtenance Staking

1. Offset of Horizontal or Centerline staking (approximately every 100 feet).

2. Appurtenance (gate valve, fittings, fire hydrant, etc.) staking on center.

B. Sewer Main and Appurtenance Staking.

1. Manhole staking on center with two offsets including elevations.

C. Project Benchmarks

1. Hubs for vertical control will be placed at various points throughout project.

2. Hubs for horizontal control (at least one per project).

1.3 CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY

A. Notify the Project Engineer at least fourteen (14) calendar days in advance of the times and places that staking will be needed.

B. Set supplementary staking, grade staking, offsets, cut stakes, temporary bench marks, and control points necessary for contractor to complete the work in accordance with the plans and specifications.

C. Provide all staking materials for contractor supplementary staking to include hubs, lathe, flagging, paint and other material needed to provide construction staking.

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D. Request clarification from the Project Engineer regarding conflicts before proceeding with installation of facilities.

E. Preserve all offset and reference staking, until such time as the pipeline or other facilities are installed.

F. Reference stakes needing replacement due to Contractor error or negligence must be replaced by Contractor, at no cost to the contract.

G. All permanent survey points/markers (i.e. property corners) and bench marks not directly in the line of work shall be preserved.

H. Replace all permanent survey markers disturbed or destroyed using a Professional Land Surveyor, at no cost to the contract.

I. Provide evidence of reestablishment of permanent survey markers to the Project Engineer and copy of stamped and approved monument re-establishment documentation from the appropriate jurisdiction (state, BIA, etc.).

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SECTION 01770 – CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes information on closeout procedures and final cleanup.

1.2 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

A. Submit written certification that work is fully completed in accordance with contract documents and ready for final inspection at least five (5) working days prior to pre-final inspection.

B. Provide warranties, approved Operation & Maintenance Manuals, and approved record documents (e.g. as-built drawings) to the Project Engineer within ten (10) days after date of substantial completion or 5 working days prior to the pre-final inspection (whichever is sooner).

1.3 PRE-FINAL CLEANING

A. Complete pre-final clean-up prior to inspection.

B. Remove waste and surplus materials, rubbish, and construction facilities from the site.

1.4 PRE-FINAL INSPECTION

A. A pre-final inspection of the facilities shall be conducted, at a minimum, by the Project Engineer and the Contractor.

B. Inspect all facilities installed under the contract.

C. Complete the requirements listed in Closeout Procedures Section 1.2 prior to the pre-final inspection.

1.5 PRE-FINAL PUNCH LIST

A. Any deficiencies noted at the pre-final inspection will be communicated to the Contractor through a letter from the Contract Manager or the Project Engineer.

B. Correct all deficiencies identified prior to scheduling a Final Inspection.

C. Full payment will not be made until all requirements of this section are met.

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D. Contractor shall submit written certification that all pre-final punch list items have been completed in accordance to the contract documents and ready for final inspection at least five (5) working days prior to final inspection.

1.6 FINAL INSPECTION

A. Final inspection of all the facilities provided will be conducted, at a minimum, with the Project Engineer, District Engineer, and the Contractor.

B. Scheduling of the final inspection will not be allowed until all deficiencies listed in the pre-final punch list are corrected to the Project Engineer’s satisfaction.

1.7 FINAL PAYMENT

A. Deficiencies noted during the final inspection will be communicated to the Contractor through a letter from the Contract Manager or Project Engineer.

B. Correction of all deficiencies will be required prior to the final payment being processed.

C. Final Payment will follow the procedures outlined in Section 01270 Price and Payment and require the Contractor to sign a release of claims for the contract.

Project Record Documents 01781 - 1

SECTION 01781 – PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section describes the requirements for closeout submittals including, record drawings, warranty information and general operation and maintenance information.

1.2 DELIVERY

A. Provide all closeout submittals meeting these requirements and any specific requirements of each section.

B. Closeout submittals must be received prior to final payment

C. All closeout submittals must be received in a correct and complete manner before final payment can be made. If material is deficient, the deficiencies will be indicated in punch lists.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Record Drawing: A drawing showing the actual installation of facilities, showing changes from the plans, and showing detail enough that future persons can readily locate all objects.

B. Ties: Measurements from permanent easily located objects to an installed object.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 RECORD DRAWINGS

A. Provide record data in one of the following manners:

1. On a set of project drawings, neatly draw tie measurements and changes from the original design.

2. On separate 8½ X 11-inch sheets, neatly draw site sketches, structure sketches, etc., indicating the necessary information.

B. Provide two (2) swing tie measurements to all buried utility objects that may need to be located in the future, including, but not limited to:

1. Gate valves

2. Corporation stops

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3. Curb stops

4. Water main fittings

5. Couplings to existing water systems.

6. Cleanouts

7. Sewer wyes

8. Utility crossings

9. Septic tank manholes and access covers.

10. Corners of drainfields

C. Provide offset measurements for buried utilities (e.g. water main) installed parallel to roads or other known utilities.

D. Provide revised elevation data for all items that have elevations shown on the plan drawings, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Manhole inverts (inlet and outlet)

2. Manhole rims

3. Lift station invert

4. Lift station top

5. Lift station pipe penetrations

6. Float elevations

7. Septic tank elevations

8. Depth of installation of Individual septic systems

9. Elevations of pipe entering and leaving structures

10. Elevation of sewer service line stub (if terminated at right of way)

11. Variations from the minimum depth of bury

12. Other elevations indicated on profiles

E. Provide installed bid schedule items quantities for individual facilities on 8½ X 11-inch sheets.

1. Depending on the type of contract, standard forms may be supplied for use by the Contractor.

3.2 WARRANTIES

A. Submit all warranty information regarding the materials installed in accordance with that products particular section.

3.3 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION

A. Submit all operation and maintenance information as included in the packaging from the manufacturer regarding the materials installed.

B. Additional project specific operation and maintenance requirements are listed in applicable sections.

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SECTION 02230 – SITE CLEARING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section covers clearing, stripping and grubbing within the proposed areas of the Work.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 02300 - Earthwork

B. Section 02315 – Excavation, Trenching and Backfill

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CLEARING AND GRUBBING

A. Obtain necessary permit prior to cutting any trees or brush (if applicable).

B. Consult with the Project Engineer to designate a temporary area for stockpiling all cleared brush and trees.

C. Ensure are stockpiled material does not adversely affect drainage nor cause damage to abutting property.

D. Remove all ground vegetation and other extraneous material from the construction area to a depth of 6 inches and stockpile in the designated area.

E. Remove and dispose of all trees, stumps, brush, debris, and all other obstructions as needed in an approved manner off site.

1. Do not burn, bury, and/or leave debris within the Work areas.

F. If possible within right-of-way and property lines, extend clearing and grubbing a minimum of 10 feet beyond all proposed structures unless otherwise directed by the Engineer.

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SECTION 02300 – EARTHWORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section includes rough and finished site grading of all areas disturbed during construction.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 02230 – Site Clearing

B. Section 02315 – Excavation, Trenching and Backfill

C. Section 02370 - Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control

D. Section 02920 – Topsoiling, Seeding, Fertilizing, and Mulching

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 ROUGH GRADING

A. Grade the area in the vicinity of the excavation to prevent surface water from flowing into the excavation.

B. Maintain existing drainage.

3.2 FINISH GRADING

A. Grade site to true grades as specified on the plans after all structures and piping have been installed.

B. Provide a smooth transition between adjacent existing grades and new grades.

C. Grade sites for effective drainage away from structures and to prevent ponding.

D. Dress and trim all slopes.

E. Drag all disturbed areas utilizing a box drag or by another attachment or method submitted to and approved by the Project Engineer.

F. Hand rake areas inaccessible to mechanical means.

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G. Remove all objectionable foreign matter, wood, metal, and stones over 2-inches in diameter and dispose of by an approved method off site.

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SECTION 02315 – EXCAVATION, TRENCHING AND BACKFILL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section includes excavation, trenching and backfill necessary for the construction of the facilities as indicated on the plans including, but not limited to:

water mains and service lines, sewer mains and service lines, concrete manholes, septic tanks, and other structures.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 02230 – Site Clearing

B. Section 02240 – Dewatering

C. Section 02300 – Earthwork

D. Section 02315 – Excavation, Trenching and Backfill

E. Section 02316 – Rock Excavation

F. Section 02320 – Waste Stabilization Pond

G. Section 02400 – Boring, Jacking & Directional Drilling

H. Section 02510 – Water Distribution

I. Section 02511 – Water Service Lines

J. Section 02512 – Individual Household Water Systems

K. Section 02530 – Sanitary Sewerage

L. Section 02531 – Sanitary Sewer Service Lines

M. Section 02532 – Sanitary Sewer Manholes

N. Section 02534 – Effluent Lift Station w/ Pump Tank

O. Section 02536 – Effluent Force Main

P. Section 02540 – Concrete Septic Tank and Piping

Q. Section 02545 – Drainfields and Gravelless Chamber Systems

R. Section 02547 – Sand Filters

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S. Section 02548 – Individual Lagoon System

T. Section 02705 – Road Restoration

U. Section 02920 – Topsoiling, Seeding, and Mulching

1.3 REFERENCES

A. Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

B. ASTM D698 – Test Methods for Moisture Density Relations of Soils and Soil- Aggregate Mixtures Using 5.5 lb. Rammer and 12-in. Drop [Standard Proctor Test]

C. ASTM D2321 – Underground Installation of Flexible Thermoplastic Sewer Pipe

D. ASTM D2487 – Classification of Soils for Engineering Purposes [Unified Soil Classification System]

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Imported Bedding Sieve Analysis

B. Polystyrene Insulation

C. Compaction Method

D. Detectable Warning Tape

1.5 DEFINITIONS

A. Bedding, Haunching and Initial Backfill zones as defined herein and on the standard pipe trench detailed drawing.

B. Soil Materials as summarized in the table below and defined in ASTM D2321 and

ASTM D2487.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 BEDDING, HAUNCHING AND INITIAL BACKFILL MATERIAL

A. Native material if acceptable to Project Engineer.

B. Imported Bedding: Consists of sand, sandy gravel, or fine gravel having a maximum size of ¾-inch and a maximum Plasticity Index of 6.

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2.2 INSULATION

A. Rigid extruded polystyrene insulation board, 2 inches thick, having a minimum compressive strength of 25 psi. Dow Chemical Styrofoam, or approved equal with a minimum R-value of 4.5 per inch.

B. Width:

1. 4 feet for mains up to 12 inch (nominal diameter).

2. 3 feet for mains and service lines up to 6-inches (nominal diameter).

2.3 WARNING TAPE

A. Detectable 3 inches wide.

B. Printed with “Caution Buried Water Line Below” for water mains and service lines.

C. Printed with “Caution Buried Sewer Line Below” for sewer mains, sewer force mains, and service lines.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

A. Trenching and excavation work shall be done in accordance with proper emphasis on safety as determined by the Contractor to conform to recommended safety standards such as OSHA 1910 and 1926.

B. A Competent Person, as defined by OSHA 1926, shall be on site at all times when excavation work is being completed.

C. Provide suitable sheeting, shoring, and bracing as required in conformance with OSHA regulations.

D. In accordance with the contract, obtain all permits from appropriate road agency for construction within road right of way.

E. Repair damage resulting from settlement, slides, cave-ins, water pressure, and other causes.

F. Provide adequate signs, barricades, fences and amber lights and take all necessary precautions to protect the work and the safety of the public in all construction areas.

1. Placement of construction signs and barricades shall conform to the “Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.”

2. Protect barricades and obstructions at night by amber signal lights that burn from sunset to sunrise. Barricades shall also be of substantial construction, painted white or with reflective paint to increase their visibility at night.

3. Perform work without obstruction to traffic or inconvenience to the general public and the residents in the vicinity of the work.

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G. The maximum open trench allowed during the day at each location shall not exceed 200 feet, with no open trench allowed overnight unless specifically approved.

H. Road Crossing

1. Comply with all construction and material requirements of roadway authorities having jurisdiction.

2. Maintain one lane of traffic open at all times.

I. Cleared trees, brush, or rocks prior to or during construction is considered incidental to excavation work.

3.2 EXCAVATION

A. Remove trees and stumps from excavation and site.

B. Remove and stockpile existing topsoil.

C. Install facilities as staked, centered in excavation, unless otherwise approved by Project Engineer.

D. Maintain surface drainage away from trenching or excavation.

E. Remove unsuitable foundation materials from excavation as shown on the plans or as authorized by the Project Engineer.

F. Maintain a minimum 1-foot clearance between outer surface of structure being installed and wall of excavation.

G. Rock encountered shall be classified, excavated, and measured in accordance with Section 02316.

3.3 TRENCHING

A. Bottom width:

1. No less than 12 inches or more than 24 inches wider than the outside diameter of the pipe.

2. Where a chain or wheel trencher is approved for use in a rural area, the trench width shall be 4 to 6 inches greater than the outside diameter of the pipe.

B. Depth: Provide minimum cover as specified, or depths shown on plans.

3.4 BEDDING

A. If existing soil cannot provide uniform, stable bearing support, over-excavate a minimum of 4 inches below bottom of pipe or structure and provide imported bedding material as directed by the Project Engineer.

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1. If unsuitable soil is encountered a price for imported bedding material will be negotiated.

B. Unauthorized over excavation shall be backfilled with acceptable bedding material at the Contractor’s expense if not included in bid schedule.

3.5 HAUNCHING AND INITIAL BACKFILL

A. General.

1. Provide complete and uniform bearing and support for the pipe, including allowance for bell holes, or structure.

2. Work material under and around the pipe to ensure full pipe support.

3. Prevent movement of the pipe during placement of material.

4. Avoid contact between the pipe and mechanical compaction equipment.

5. Where a trencher is approved, backfill the trench from surface with selected material, free from large clods and all stones larger than 3 inches.

B. No frozen clods, saturated, foreign, or organic materials will be allowed.

C. Hand compact in 6-inch lifts from the bottom of the trench to 12 inches above the pipe crown.

3.6 BACKFILL & COMPACTION

A. All buried material shall be inspected by technical representative prior to backfilling.

B. Backfill remainder of excavation with native material, free from large clods, stones 8 inches or larger, organic material or frost chunks.

C. All backfill shall be compacted in the specified lifts utilizing mechanical equipment designed for compaction. Compaction methods utilizing mechanical equipment not designed for compaction will not be approved.

D. All methods of compaction shall be approved prior to construction.

E. Compact in 6-inch lifts to a density not less than the density of the surrounding undisturbed soil or not less than 90% of the maximum dry density, determined by

ASTM D698.

F. Judgment on compaction will be determine through the use of a nuclear density gauge (comparing the unit weight of the compacted soil to the unit weight of the undisturbed soil) and/or by inspection of the Contractor’s compaction effort.

G. In cases where the Contractor performs unacceptable methods of compaction, the work on the project will cease until an acceptable method of compaction has been approved. The Project Engineer has the right to delay work until soil samples along the project alignment are taken for the purpose of developing a proctor for testing the compaction of the soil backfilled in the trench.

H. Conform to Section 02705 for backfill requirements within roadways.

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1. Compact with mechanical tamper, after initial backfill, to a density not less than 95% of the maximum dry density, determined by ASTM D698 for the entire depth of the trench through a roadway or driveway.

I. Backfill and compact around manholes, valve boxes, and other appurtenances in 6-inch lifts.

1. Compact with a mechanical tamper to a density not less than 90% of the maximum dry density, determined by ASTM D698.

J. Backfill around septic tanks in 12-inch lifts.

1. Compact in a manner that will not produce undue strain on the tank.

K. Repair any trenches improperly backfilled or where settlement occurs, then refill and compact.

L. Restore surface to the required grade and compaction. Conform to Section 02300 for rough grading, finish grading and site surface drainage.

M. Remove and dispose of all surplus backfill materials to a location approved by the Project Engineer.

3.7 WARNING TAPE INSTALLATION

A. Install warning tape over water, sewer or force mains and service lines in trench 2 feet below finished grade.

3.8 FROST PROTECTION

A. Place insulation in areas where water main, sewer service lines or water service lines cross a road, driveway, traveled path, or as indicated on the plans.

B. Center insulation over pipe or appurtenance with 1 foot of compacted fill between the pipe and the insulation.

C. Grade fill so insulation lays flat.

D. Insulate with a minimum of one 2 inch layer of polystyrene.

1. If a minimum bury depth is specified, install one 2 inch thick layer for each foot of backfill less than the required minimum bury depth.

E. Install 3 foot wide for pipes up to 6 inches in diameter and 4 feet wide for pipes up to 12 inches in diameter.

F. Extend insulation a minimum of 5 feet on each side of the road crossing.

G. Lap insulation by 6 inches or stagger by 6 inches if composed of two layers.

H. Minimum thickness for the first lift of backfill over the insulation is 8 inches.

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1. Do not operate construction equipment directly on insulation. Do not compact first lift with backhoe-mounted compactor or any other large compaction equipment.

2. Compact remaining backfill using normal construction practices.

3.9 REMOVAL OF NUISANCE WATER

A. Remove nuisance water entering the trenches.

B. Nuisance water that can be removed through the use of sump or trash pumps is not considered dewatering.

C. Keep trenches free from water until waterlines, fittings, valves, sewer lines, manholes and other appurtenances are in place and sealed against the entrance of water.

D. Prevent all water, earth or any foreign material from entering any facility.

E. Keep trenches free from water until the facilities are in place, sealed against the entrance of water, and backfill has been placed and compacted above the water level.

3.10 LOCATE EXISTING UTILITIES

A. Field locate all existing underground utilities.

1. Utilize state “811” or “one-call” hotlines.

2. Contact all other utility owners not covered by the state “one-call” hotlines.

3.11 UTILITY CONFLICTS

A. Protect existing utilities from damage during excavation and backfilling operations.

B. Provide temporary support for existing water, gas, telephone, power, or other utility services that cross the trench until backfilling of trench is complete

1. Compact backfill to 90% of Standard Proctor Density under disturbed utilities.

2. Repair or replace any damaged existing utilities, at no additional cost to the project.

C. Water and sewer main crossing and parallel installation

1. Maintain a 10 foot horizontal separation (O.D. to O.D.) for parallel mains.

2. Upon approval by the Project Engineer, water and sewer mains may be installed closer than 10 feet, provided all of the following conditions;

a. Vertical separation is 18 inches (O.D. to O.D.)

b. Water main is above the sewer main.

c. Separate trenches are maintained.

3. Maintain a minimum 18-inch vertical separation (O.D. to O.D.) for crossing mains with the water main above the sewer main.

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a. Lay pipe with joints equidistant from the point of crossing.

4. If it is impossible to meet any of the above separation distances and deviations, one of the following methods shall be adhered to.

a. Sewer main shall be constructed to water main pressure pipe standards meeting a minimum pressure class of 150-psi.

b. Either the water main or the sewer main may be encased in a watertight carrier pipe that extends 10 feet on both sides of the crossing. The carrier pipe shall be of materials approved by the regulatory agency for use in water main construction.

c. The water main and sewer main installed shall be made of high density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe to eliminate the joints and possibility of leaks. Both water and sewer main shall be pressure tested in accordance to Section 02510.

D. Water and sewer service…