19-FS-015_Specs.pdf

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FISH & WILDLIFE

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GENOA NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY

S 5631 State Highway 35, Genoa Wisconsin, 54632

POND 2, EMBANKMENT STABILIZATION

19-FS-015

PROJECT MANUAL

Page J - 1

PART III, SECTION J

LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

INDEX

TECHNICAL PROVISIONS/SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01100 SUMMARY OF THE WORK

SECTION 01310 PROJECT COORDINATION

SECTION 01330 SUBMITTALS

SECTION 01420 DEFINITIONS AND STANDARDS

SECTION 01770 PROJECT CLOSEOUT

DIVISION 2 - SITE WORK

SECTION 02000 TRAFFIC CONTROL

SECTION 02050 EROSION CONTROL

SECTION 02200 EARTHWORK

SECTION 02230 AGGREGATE

SECTION 02272 GEOTEXTILE FABRIC

SECTION 02350 CORRUGATED POLYETHELYNE PIPE

SECTION 02930 SEEDING

DIVISIONS 3-14 - NOT USED

SECTION 01500 GATE ACCESSORIES

DIVISIONS 16 – NOT USED

ATTACHMENTS

PRECONSTRUCTION SAFETY CHECKLIST

SUBMITTAL REGISTER

DRAWINGS

Drawing Number Description Sheet

3F-WISC-126-511 Vicinity Map/Drawing Index 1 of 7 3F-WISC-126-512 Location Map 2 of 7 3F-WISC-126-513 Site Plan 3 of 7 3F-WISC-126-514 Station 13+00 to 14+00 4 of 7 3F-WISC-126-515 Station 15+00 to 15+50 5 of 7 3F-WISC-126-516 Station 16+00 to 16+50 6 of 7 3F-WISC-126-517 Station 17+00 to 17+40 7 of 8 3F-WISC-126-518 Typical Section 8 of 8

DIVISION 1 SECTION 01100

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY OF THE WORK

01100-1

A. General

1. Project Title: Pond 2 Embankment Stabilization.

2. All applicable Sections of the Federal Acquisition

Regulations (FAR) and Division 1 apply to each Section of this Technical Specification (Division 2 through 16).

3. Payment for work done under this contract shall be made in accordance with the lump sum and unit price bid therefore in the Bidding Schedule, and in accordance with subsequent addenda, Change Orders, and/or Extra Work Orders.

B. Work and Payment Under This Contract

1. The work in this contract is listed below. Measurement and payment shall include but not be limited to furnishing materials, labor, and equipment for work defined below.

Base Bid

Pond 2 Embankment Stabilization: Work includes mobilization and demobilization, removal of existing vegetation, excavation of soils to a depth of 12”, grading and compaction of embankment, trucking embankment fill in to site, placement and compaction of fill, placement of a plastic erosion fabric, placement, leveling and compaction of gravel 12" deep, removal and trucking of all waste material to off-site location, and the reconnection of an existing 12” diameter corrugated plastic pipe and replacement of a drainage gate stem and wheel operator. Payment for this item shall be made lump sum.

C. Location And Inspection Of Site

1. The site of the work is located at the Genoa National Fish Hatchery near Genoa, Wisconsin. The mailing address is shown on the Solicitation, Offer, and Award (Standard Form 1442) as attached to this Invitation.

01100-2

The Hatchery Manager may be contacted for further information at the above referenced address or by telephone at (608) 689-2605.

2. All prospective bidders, contractors, subcontractors, and related persons are encouraged to visit the site of the proposed work and to assess the location and extent of the work prior to submitting bids. Persons may inspect the work site by contacting the Hatchery Manager.

D. Specifications and Drawings for Construction

1. The successful bidder will be provided, upon request, up to 2 sets of additional full size prints of the contract drawings as necessary for execution of this contract.

These drawings will be provided at no additional cost to the successful bidder/quoter.

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

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

E. Work Not Included In This Contract

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

2. Work in place is generally shown as "Existing" on the

Contract Drawings.

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

F. Items Provided By The Government

01100-3

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

G. Engineering Services

1. The Government has established a benchmark for this project. The drawings relate the project to this benchmark. From this benchmark the Contractor shall furnish and place all stakes, marks, and templates required for the performance and completion of the work.

Any benchmarks disturbed or removed during construction shall be reset by the Contractor at their expense.

H. Temporary Facilities

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

I. Site Access and Right of Way

1. The construction access limits on Government property will be established by the Government and the Contractor shall be responsible for complying with these limits and governing all work accordingly. All temporary access roads shall be removed following work completion unless directed otherwise by the Contracting Officer.

2. All bidders are reminded that they are responsible for contacting the local entity such as township, county, or state having jurisdiction in the project vicinity to insure bidders/quoters are aware of any requirements of the local entity. These requirements are between the entity and the bidder. Load limits and other restrictions shall be obeyed. If the Contractor proposes to cross private property, permission must be obtained from the owner to use private property or roads in the conduct of the work.

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

J. Safety - In addition to FAR 52.236-13 Accident Prevention

1. Contractor shall fill out and submit the “Preconstruction Safety Checklist” to the Contraction Officer (CO) prior to beginning construction.

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

3. The Contractor’s Safety Plan shall be available on-site.

The Contractor shall provide Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all hazardous materials brought on-site. MSDS shall be made available in a conspicuous location.

4. All equipment and work activities shall comply with OSHA

Regulations and all accidents incidental to work performed under this contract shall be reported in accordance with OSHA reporting requirements.

Additionally a copy of the accident report shall be provided to the Contracting Officer.

5. The Contractor shall provide and install barricades, signs, or other warning devices to delineate the construction area and restrict public access to the construction site. Follow the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

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

7. Provide at least on non-freezing type fire extinguisher of the appropriate class for each group of workers performing flammable operations.

01100-5

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

(a) Provide first aid supply commensurate with size of project and provide items necessary for first aid treatment of all injuries. The first aid supply shall include items identified on the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and be placed in applicable locations.

(b) Advise all workers of the location of first aid supplies.

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

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

(END OF SECTION 01100)

DIVISION 1 SECTION 01310

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS PROJECT COORDINATION

01310-1

A. Jobsite Administration - Superintendence, Subcontract administration and Quality Control, is the responsibility of the Contractor.

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

2. The Government shall have the authority to temporarily suspend the work for such time as necessary because of the failure on the part of the Contractor to perform any of the provisions of the contract, and no extension of contract performance time will be allowed for such suspensions. Resumption of work will not be permitted until the Government determines that the defi-ciencies in performance, which caused the temporary suspension, have been corrected.

3. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer at least ten

(10) days prior to the anticipated date of completion of all work specified herein. Upon completion of the work, the Engineer shall proceed with the final inspection which shall be completed as promptly as practicable.

The time required for such inspection and for performing any corrective work shall be included in the contract performance time.

B. Modification/Change Order procedures

1. In the event of the need for a change order, the Contractor will receive a letter requesting a price quote for proposed changes to the contract.

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

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

DIVISION 1 SECTION 01310

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS PROJECT COORDINATION

01310-2

C. Preconstruction Conference

1. Soon after award of the Contract and prior to commencing construction, the Contractor and any subcontractors shall attend a preconstruction conference with representatives of the Government. Timely notification of the meeting will be given to the Contractor. Time, date, and place of the conference will be determined by the Contracting Officer. Requirements pertaining to con-tract administration, construction operations and the project schedule will be discussed. The project schedule shall be in accordance with Section 01330.

2. The Preconstruction Safety Checklist must be submitted for review and completion during the Preconstruction Conference.

D. Progress Meetings

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

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

(END OF SECTION 01310)

DIVISION 1 SECTION 01330

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS SUBMITTALS

01330-1

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

When specifically requested by the Government representative, the Contractor shall provide copies of manufacturer's literature containing detailed specifications and performance data or shop drawings fully describing the items and written installation instructions and/or recommendations for review and approval prior to accomplishing equipment installation.

B. Submittal Register:

1. A submittal register, listing all items requiring submittals under this solicitation, is provided as an attachment to this document. The Contractor shall provide all required submittals to the Engineer within 21 days of award except for items noted otherwise on the submittal register.

2. Furnish four copies of all required submittals. Three copies will be retained by the Government. One copy will be returned to the Contractor.

3. The approval of submittals shall not relieve the contractor to comply with the terms and conditions of the contract drawings and specifications. The contractor shall be responsible to determine correct dimension, design, connection, detail and satisfactory construction of all work.

C. Project Schedule: Contractor shall provide as required by

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses. *

D. Price Breakdown - Lump Sum Items: Contractor shall provide as required by FAR clauses. *

E. Subcontractor's List

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

DIVISION 1 SECTION 01330

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS SUBMITTALS

01330-2

F. Submittal of Progress Payment Certificate: Contractor shall provide as required by FAR clauses. *

G. Guarantees, Warranties And Certificates -Refer to Section

01770.

H. Operating And Maintenance Instruction - Refer to Section

01770

I. Delivery Tickets

1. The Contractor shall submit to the Government's on site representative, one legible copy of each delivery ticket for all material delivered to the construction site.

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

J. Waste Manifests

4. The Contractor shall submit copies of all waste manifests.

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

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

(END OF SECTION 01330)

DIVISION 1 SECTION 01420

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS DEFINITIONS AND STANDARDS

01420-1

A. Regulatory Requirements

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

B. Means and Methods

1. Means and methods used in the performance of this contract must be in accordance with all applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations in addition to OSHA regulations, 29 Code of Federal Regulations, acceptable industry practices as recognized by societies, associations, building codes, manufacturers’ specifications and any applicable state safety and health requirements.

C. Permits

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

(END OF SECTION 01420)

DIVISION 1 SECTION 01770

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS PROJECT CLOSEOUT

01770-1

A. Manufacturer's Specifications

1. The installation of manufactured products and equipment, together with all associated parts, shall be in conformance with the manufacturer's recommendations, and code requirements. All installations shall be complete and ready for immediate use, and every essential part required for proper operation of the manufacturer's equipment shall be provided. Following the completion of the work under this contract, all installed equipment shall be tested for proper operation and compliance with the contract.

B. Final Inspection

1. The Contractor shall request a final inspection in writing at least ten (10) days prior to the anticipated date of completion.

2. Work will not be considered ready for final inspection until all the work has been completed and the Contractor has certified that all items are properly operating and in strict compliance with all contract terms and conditions.

3. The Contractor or the project supervisor shall be at the job site during the final inspection.

C. Tests

1. Submit reports of all tests to the Contracting Officer prior to final payment.

D. Record Drawings

DIVISION 1 SECTION 01770

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS PROJECT CLOSEOUT

01770-2

The Contractor shall provide and maintain in proper order and in good, clean condition, in the field or the Refuge office or at the project site, one (1) complete set of full size prints of all drawings. On this set, with red pencil or ink, the Contractor will neatly inscribe all changes in work. At time of final acceptance, and prior to final payment, these corrected prints will be presented to the Engineer. The Contractor will note all data and changes on these record drawings in sufficient detail and clarity to provide information necessary for preparation of "as built" drawings by the Government.

E. Guarantees, Warranties and Certificates

1. The Contractor will submit all guarantees, warranties and certificates to the government prior to final payment.

2. The Government requires a 100% warranty for a period of one full year after final acceptance. Items of work found defective during the warranty period will be replaced at no cost to the Government and the warranty for that particular part of the work shall automatically extend for one full year beyond the completion date of repairs.

3. If a manufacturer or supplier offers a guarantee in excess of the one year requirement outlined herein, then the longer guarantee period will apply for those particular items.

(END OF SECTION 01770)

DIVISION 2 SECTION 02000

SITE WORK TRAFFIC CONTROL

02000-1

1. The requirements of this section shall govern the work necessary for traffic control along Highway 35.

2. Submittal: The contractor shall submit a traffic control plan of materials and devices conforming to Wisconsin Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (WMUTCD) that are acceptable according to the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) publication Quality Guidelines for Temporary Traffic Control Devices and Features.

B. Materials

The materials could include drums, barricades, flexible tubular markers, warning lights, arrow boards, signs, 42 inch cones and portable changeable message signs.

C. Execution

1. The Contractor shall provide and maintain traffic control devices to maintain a safe work zone throughout the contract duration. Relocate as required to accommodate changing work operations. When not in use, place devices away from traffic outside of paved and gravel shoulder surfaces.

2. Where there is a barrier on the shoulder, the contractor may place devices not in use on the shoulder as close as possible to the barrier and delineated with drums. Lay signs and supports flat on the grade with uprights oriented parallel to and downstream from traffic. Do not stack devices or equipment.

3. Promptly remove temporary devices within the project limits within 5 days of substantial completion unless otherwise allowed by the Engineer.

DIVISION 2 SECTION 02000

SITE WORK TRAFFIC CONTROL

02000-2

(END OF SECTION 02050)

DIVISION 2 SECTION 02050

SITE WORK EROSION CONTROL FENCING

02050-1 necessary to place the silt fence required for erosion control.

2. Submittal: The contractor shall submit all materials and dimensions used for the silt fencing including wood stakes, geo-textile fabric, silt screen or other miscellaneous components of the silt fence.

B. Material

The geo-textile fabric shall conform to the following characteristics or be a substitute provided by Contractor and approved by the Engineer:

TEST METHOD VALUE

Min. Grab Strength ASTM D 4632 120 Lbs Machine Direction

Min. Grab Strength ASTM D 4632 100 Lbs Cross Machine Direction

Max. Apparent Opening Size ASTM D 4751 No. 30

Minimum Permittivity ASTM D 4491 0.05, s-1

Minimum Ultraviolet stability ASTM D 4355 70%

1. The Contractor shall provide that during all periods of shipment and storage the silt fence fabric shall be protected from the direct sunlight, ultra-violet rays, temperature greater than 140 degress F and any mud, DIVISION 2 SECTION 02050

SITE WORK EROSION CONTROL FENCING

02050-2 debris, or damaging material. Any defective fabric not acceptable to the Engineer shall not be used. The fabric shall remain in a heavy duty protective covering prior to installation.

2. The silt fence shall be placed along the entire length of the limits of construction for the embankment work shown on the drawing plan view.

3. Embankment stabilization operations shall not be started until the silt fence has been installed.

(END OF SECTION 02050)

DIVISION 2 SECTION 02200

SITEWORK EARTHWORK

02200-1

1. The requirements of this section shall include excavation and removal of vegetative material, the trucking of embankment fill to site, and the grading and compaction of the embankment to prepare for the installation of the geotextile fabric.

2. The Contractor is responsible for locating existing utilities and pipes in areas of excavation work. If utilities are to remain in place, provide adequate means of support and protection during earthwork operations.

Should un-charted or incorrectly charted piping or other utilities be encountered during excavation, consult utility owner immediately for directions. Cooperate with Hatchery and utility companies in keeping respective services and facilities in operation. If damaged, the Contractor shall utilities to the satisfaction of utility owner.

3. The Contractor shall keep all lower toe embankment areas identified for stabilization free of water. Consult with Hatchery personnel to lower the adjacent pond elevation should this aid in lowering water elevations.

Ultimately it shall be the Contractor's responsibility to dewater the lower embankment areas to account for precipitation events and/or groundwater fluctuations should they occur. Notify the Engineer if this condition cannot be met.

4. Submittals:

a. The Contractor shall submit compaction tests made by an independent testing laboratory. All tests shall be paid for by the Contractor.

1. In-place field density tests of embankment fill shall be tested for compliance with these specifications in accordance with ASTM Standard D 1556 or Nuclear Testing Standard 2922. Tests which do not meet the density

02200-2 standards shall be repeated after the material has been re-compacted.

2. All density tests shall be in accordance with

ASTM D 698 at the Standard Proctor maximum dry density specified and within -1 to +3 percent of the soils optimum moisture content.

Compaction test shall be no less than 100% standard Proctor.

3. Fifteen (15) density tests will be taken.

Locations of the tests shall be at the discretion of the Government Inspector.

4. The Contractor shall provide mats and wide track vehicles necessary to perform work in soft embankment toe areas.

1. Borrow material used for embankment fill shall be inorganic silts and or clays from the CL or ML group as identified in the Unified Soil Classification System.

The material shall be free of rocks over 1 inch in greatest dimension, or lumpy material, trash, debris, muck, organic and vegetative material.

C. Related Materials

1. Embankment Stabilization Aggregate: As specified in Section 02230, Aggregate.

2. GeoTextile: As specified in Section 02272, Geotextile Fabric.

1. Have utility owners field mark utility locations and verify location of existing utilities prior to embankment excavation operations.

2. Dewater the site, if necessary to perform excavation

02200-3 operations. Coordinate with Hatchery Staff to lower Pond 2.

3. Excavate top 12 inches of embankment vegetation and soil material as shown on the contract drawings. The vegetative material shall be removed and transported to an approved waste location.

4. Truck fill material to site to fill low areas and provide grade shown on Drawings. Compact fill in maximum 8 -inch lifts to required density.

4. Embankment slopes shall be graded and smoothed as shown on the drawings and shall be compacted in maximum 8-inch lifts to required density.

5. Embankment slopes shall be free of deleterious materials such as sharp stones or root material and be ready for geo-textile fabric placement.

(End of Section 02200)

DIVISION 2 SECTION 02230

SITEWORK AGGREGATE

02230-1

1. Work under this section includes the furnishing, transporting, spreading and compacting of aggregate along the embankment as shown on the contract drawings.

Embankment aggregate shall be used in conjunction with geotextile fabric for erosion protection.

2. The Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, materials and equipment necessary to install the aggregate shown on the contract drawings and as specified herein.

3. All work specified herein shall be accomplished only when, in the opinion of the Inspector, weather and site conditions are suitable for this type of work.

4. The equipment used in the work shall be of sufficient size and in such mechanical condition as to meet the requirements specified herein and shall be capable of providing a satisfactory quality of work. All equipment shall be ready for immediate use when required or directed by the Engineer. The Engineer may order the immediate removal and replacement of any unsatisfactory piece of equipment which will not, in his opinion, produce finished work of acceptable quality.

5. Any equipment which drips fuel, grease, oil or any other substance which, in the opinion of the Engineer, is detrimental to the quality of the finished product shall not be permitted on the job site until such drips are adequately repaired.

6. Quality Control

a. The Government may require testing to assure that the aggregate meets the requirements specified herein. All costs of tests of density and gradation shall be borne by the Contractor. One (1) performance of each type of test may be required.

However, should the aggregate be shown to be inadequate in any test, additional testing under

02230-2 the direction of the Engineer and at no cost to the Government, will be required. The Engineer will designate the aggregate samples to be used in the test.

b. If required the gradation test shall be performed by the Contractor on site and in the presence of the Engineer. The test will involve taking 1 cubic yard of aggregate material from a truck load and weighing and visually grading it. It is the Contractor's responsibility to assure that the aggregate meets the gradation and tolerances specified in these specifications at the source of supply.

c. Aggregate found to be deficient in any respect shall be replaced at no additional cost to the Government.

7. Submittals:

a. Certification that all materials meet these specifications shall be submitted for approval prior to delivery of any materials to the job site.

Weight tickets shall be collected by the Government Inspector at the job site.

1. Aggregate shall be 2” to 4” minus gradation compacted to a 12” depth.

1. Refer to Section 02200, Earthwork and Section 02300, Geotextile Fabric for embankment preparation prior to gravel placement.

2. Placement and Compaction:

a. Begin placement at the toe of the embankment and

02230-3 proceed up the slope.

b. The embankment aggregate shall be laid over the geotextile fabric to the grade shown on the drawings. The depth of lift for the placement of aggregate shall be determined by the Contractor.

c. The aggregate shall be graded, smoothed and be free of depressions or high points and be uniformly placed so that aggregate sizes are distributed evenly throughout placement.

d. After placement the aggregate shall be compacted until no further consolidation occurs using wide-track vehicles, backhoes or other means that are deemed practicable by the Contractor. The Contractor shall demonstrate to the Engineer prior to placement the method he will use.

e. The finished surface shall be uniform meeting the slope and depth requirements shown within a tolerance of 2 inches

f. Avoid any activity that results in damage to the geotextile. Follow geotextile manufacturer’s guidelines for placement of aggregate on the geotextile.

(END OF SECTION 02230)

DIVISION 2 SECTION 02272

SITEWORK GEOTEXTILE FABRIC

02272-1 necessary to place the geotextile fabric. The geo-textile fabric shall be used in conjunction with riprap for slope protection as shown on the plans.

2. Submittal: The Contractor shall furnish the Engineer a mill certificate or affidavit signed by a legally authorized official from the company manufacturing the geo-textile. The mill certificate or affidavit shall attest that the product meets the requirements stated in these specifications.

B. Material

The geotextile fabric shall conform to the requirements of 2020 Edition of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WIDOT) Standard Specification Section 645, Geosynthetics, Type R (RipRap).

1. The Contractor shall provide that during all periods of shipment and storage the material shall be protected from the direct sunlight, ultra-violet rays, temperature greater than 140 degrees F and any mud, debris, or damaging material. The geotextile shall remain in a heavy duty protective covering prior to installation.

2. Before placing fabric, grade the area smooth and remove stones, roots, sticks, or other matter that might prevent the fabric from completely contacting the soil.

3. Place the fabric loosely and lay it parallel to the direction of water movement. Join separate pieces of fabric by overlapping or sewing.

4. Geotextile shall be installed under all areas where embankment aggregate protection is to be placed. Strips shall be placed so as to provide a minimum overlap of

DIVISION 2 SECTION 02272

SITEWORK GEOTEXTILE FABRIC

02272-2 three (3) feet under embankment aggregate. The geotextile shall be secured to the slope by the use of 3/16 inch diameter steel pins, 18 inches long, pointed at one end

5. and fabricated with a head to retain a steel washer having an outside diameter of no less than 1-1/2 inches.

The pins shall be spaced at no greater than three (3) feet apart, and shall be pushed through the geotextile fabric until the washer is in firm contact with the fabric. Additional securing pins shall be used as required to prevent slippage and displacement of the fabric. The Geotextile shall be protected at all times during installation and construction. Damaged material shall be replaced, except that holes or tears of not larger than two (2) feet in any direction and not closer than two (2) feet to an edge may be covered with a patch two (3) feet larger than the hole. The geotextile shall be covered within 2 days.

6. The Contractor shall follow the manufacturer’s recommended guidelines for installation of geotextile fabric.

(END OF SECTION 02272)

DIVISION 2 SECTION 02350

SITE WORK CORRUGATED POLYETHELYENE PIPE

02615-1

1. Work under this section includes providing and installing a corrugated polyethylene pipe coupling to a damaged 12” diameter corrugated polyethylene pipe as specified herein for a complete proper installation.

2. Coupling will meet ASTM C 1173 standard specifications for flexible transition couplings.

3. Submittals:

a. The Contractor shall submit product data describing pipe coupling and appurtenances which are proposed for installation including pipe, gaskets, clamps, shear ring fittings, and connecting bands. These items will be subject to review and approval by the Engineer prior to ordering, fabricating and/or installation.

b. Submittals shall show all pertinent dimensions, materials, configurations, accessories, and other significant features of the pipe coupling.

1. Pipe: Corrugated polyethylene culvert pipe shall conform to AASHTO M294-86 and be manufactured from high density polyethylene with corrugated exterior surface and smooth interior surface for use in surface and subsurface drainage application.

2. Coupling:

Gasket meets the following requirements:

a. Hardness Shore A +-5 65

b. Tensile Strength Min psi 1000

c. Elongation Rupture Min% 250

d. Tear Strength Min 150 lbs/in

e. Brittleness Temp -40F

Clamps shall meet the following requirements:

a. CSA B602 Mechanical Couplings

b. Clamp Housing 301 Stainless Steel

c. Clamp Band 301 Stainless Steel

d. Clamp Screw 305 Stainless Steel

02615-2

e. Installation Torque 120 Inch Lbs.

Shear Ring shall meet the following requirements:

a. Thickness .012” 300 Stainless Steel

b. Width and Length; Based on Coupling Pipe

Width and Diameter

c. Clamps Spot Welded

d. Installation Torque 60 Inch Lbs.

2. Pipe Bedding:

a. The bedding for the pipe shall provide a firm foundation of uniform density throughout the entire length of the pipe.

b. Bedding material shall be mineral soil, free of organic matter, frozen or lumpy material, roots, debris, and rocks over 3/4-inches in greatest diameter. All other backfill above the pipe shall conform to Section 02200, Earthwork.

1. The contractor shall excavate down 2 feet and remove the section of damaged cut pipe. The contractor shall determine if a section of new corrugated pipe with couplings should be laid or if only a the coupling will suffice to connect the pipe.

3. The new pipe shall be carefully examined before being laid. Defective and/or damaged pipe will not be used.

The coupling and if needed pipe shall be laid to existing lines and grade. Under no circumstances shall pipe be laid in water; and no pipe shall be laid when trench conditions or weather are unsuitable for such work. Dewatering of the excavated area shall be provided by the Contractor as necessary. All pipe in place shall be inspected by Government personnel before backfilling. Care should be exercised to have both lengths of pipe in perfect horizontal and vertical alignment so that the bands will fit into corrugations.

2. Installation of pipe and coupling shall be in accordance with ASTM D-2321 Standard Practice for Underground Installation of Flexible Thermoplastic Pipe and shall follow the manufacturer’s recommended procedures.

02615-3

3. The pipe shall be carefully bedded in a soil foundation that is accurately shaped and rounded to conform to the lowest one-fourth of the outside portion of the circular pipe for the entire length of the pipe. When necessary, the bedding shall be tamped.

4. Backfilling shall be performed as closely as possible behind laying of the pipe. The initial backfill material shall be shoveled in by hand and machine compacted before the succeeding layer is placed.

Tamping in successive layers shall continue until a 12-inch cover of backfill has been tamped in place over the top of the new coupling and pipe. The remaining backfill may be placed by machine. The dropping of material with sufficient force to displace the compacted fill will not be permitted.

(END OF SECTION 02350)

DIVISION 2 SECTION 02930

SITEWORK SEEDING

02930-1 necessary to seed areas disturbed by construction operations around the embankment and Pond 2 area.

2. All disturbed dike embankment slopes not receiving slope protection shall be reseeded.

3. Preparation of Ground for Seeding: The seedbed shall consist of a minimum of 4-inch depth of loosed friable soil free of refuse, stumps, large roots, rocks over 2 inches in diameter, brush, weeds, or other material which would be detrimental to the proper development of vegetative growth. It shall be capable of supporting normal vegetation. It shall not be taken form a source known to contain any of the noxious weeds listed within these specifications.

4. Seedbed shall have a pH value of 6.2 to 7.4 Testing for pH value shall be performed by the contractor to determine if the seedbed meets these requirements. If necessary, the Contractor shall add agricultural limestone to the seedbed in order to bring the pH within the specified range. Results of the pH tests before and after application of agricultual limestone shall be submitted to the Engineer. (See submittals below.)

5. Seasonal Limitations: For seeding, the normal planting season shall be from April 15th through October 15th.

Seeding at times other than the normal seasonal dates will be allowed only after prior approval by the Engineer. Seeding shall not be done during windy weather or when the ground is excessively wet, frozen, or otherwise untillable.

6. Submittals: The Contractor shall submit certification that the seed mixture meets these specifications.

02930-2

1. Agricultural Limestone shall conform to the following:

a. Fineness (percent passing the No. 8 sieve) shall be no less than 80.0.

b. The total neutralizing value (calcium carbonate equivalent) shall be no less than 80.0.

c. The product of the two factors (fineness times calcium carbonate equivalent) shall be no less than 7200.

2. Fertilizer: Fertilizer shall be free flowing and suitable for application with approved equipment.

Bagged fertilizer shall bear the name, trademark, and warranty of the producer, and the contents and their proportions. A fertilizer in the proportions of 12-12- 12 shall be used for areas to be seeded.

3. Seed: Seed used for general seeding shall be Wisconsin

DOT seed mixture No. 60. The seed shall be furnished in the quantities required and shall be furnished full-tagged and delivered in properly designated packages or bags as directed. Seed shall conform to the following requirements:

a. Seed shall have a minimum purity of 98% and 85% germination.

b. Seed shall contain none of these noxious weeds:

Canada Thistle, Field Bindweed, Johnson Grass, Perennial Peppergrass, Perennial Sow Thistle, Quack Grass, or Wild Garlic.

d. Seed shall be purchased from sources of supply that have been sampled and tested in accordance with the methods and procedures prescribed by the current edition of Rules for Testing Seeds published by the

02930-3

Association of Official Seed Analysis and found to be satisfactory. This report is required before seed is sown. Such test report shall be no more than one year old at the time seed is used and then shall be subject to approval.

d. Mulch: Mulch for seeding may consist of straw, excelsior mulch, wood cellulose fiber mulch, or other material approved by the Engineer. All mulch shall be reasonable free from noxious weeds.

C. Excecution

1. Fertilizer and agricultural limestone: Fertilizer and agricultural limestone shall be spread uniformly and shall be mixed into the top 2 inches of soils with a disk harrow, rotary tiller or other approved equipment.

Fertilizer shall be applied at a rate of five hundred pounds per acre on all areas to be seeded.

2. Seed: Seed may be drilled in (not to be covered more than 1/2 inch) or mixed with water and the mixture sprayed over the area to be seeded. An approved mechanical method which will place the seed in direct contact with the soil may be used. In places inaccessible to mechanical equipment, or where the area to be seeded is small, a hand operated cyclone seeded or other approved equipment may be used.

a. Leguminous seeds, unless otherwise specified, shall be inoculated with a culture. The culture shall be mixed with sufficent water to distribute it thouroughly. The seed shall be wet thoroughly with the solution and allowed to dry sufficiently to be in condition for to be in condition for sowing.

Inoculated seed shall be sown within 30 hours after treatment. Where seeding is to be done by hydraulic methods, the inoculant may be added to the water in the spray tank.

3. Mulch: Mulching material shall be applied to all seeded

02930-4 areas and shall be applied in a continuous blanket at the rate of 2 tons (air dry weight) per acre except, wood celulose fiber mulch shall be applied at the rate of 3/4 ton (air dry weight) per acre. The percent of moisture in the mulch shall not exceed 50%, except that in wood cellulose fiber mulch the moisture percent shall not exceed 15%. Only wood cellulose fiber will be used for mulch if the hydro-seeing method of application is used. Any of the other application methods may utilize any of the mulch materials in these specifications. The mulching material shall be maintained in place satisfactorily until final completion and acceptance of the contract.

b. Other suitable methods may be used if approved by the Project Engineer.

(END OF SECTION 02930)

DIVISION 15 SECTION 15100

MECHANICAL GATES ACCESSORIES

15100-1

1. The Contractor shall furnish and install a new rising stem and control wheel for the medium duty combination control / flap gate located at the water control structure located on Ditch 6/7 and as shown on the Contract Drawings. Work shall include removal of the damaged stem and wheel and installation of a new stem and wheel including all accessories needed to allow full operation of the gate.

2. Submittals

a. The Contractor shall submit shop drawings and pertinent descriptive data describing the parts proposed for installation. This equipment will be subject to review and approval by the Engineer prior to installation.

b. Shop drawings shall show all pertinent dimensions, materials, configurations, and related information.

1. The existing gate is a medium duty, spigot back frame, cast iron, self-contained, rising stem type. Gate stem shall be stainless steel with galvanized mounting hardware. The control wheel shall be painted with the manufacturer’s standard paint system.

2. All connectors shall be furnished and sized to adequately secure the stem and gate wheel to the gate frame system.

3. Potential manufacturers who may have the parts required to be incorporated into the work include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Hydro Gate Corp., Commerce City, Colorado.

DIVISION 15 SECTION 15100

MECHANICAL GATES ACCESSORIES

15100-2

b. Waterman Industries Inc., Exeter, California.

c. Rodney Hunt Company, Orange, California.

1. The gate stem and control wheel shall be installed and adjusted in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. The finished installation shall be watertight and shall operate smoothly from the fully closed to the fully open position. The gates shall be lubricated in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.

(END OF SECTION 15100)

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PRECONSTRUCTION SAFETY CHECKLIST

PROJECT LOCATION:

PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING

DATE:

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The Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) places safety and health as a top priority at all Service contracted construction sites (360 FW 4). The contractor has ultimate responsibility for safety during construction until final completion and acceptance of the project by FWS.

This checklist serves as an assurance tool/guide in assessing safety program preparations of the contractor, and is not all-inclusive. As tasks change and new risks and hazards are introduced, you may need to address additional safeguards and corrective measures.

The contractor and subcontractor(s) must comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations applicable to the construction project, including requirements set forth w ithin solicitation provisions and contract clauses (e.g., FAR 52.236-13 “Accident Prevention” with Alternate I and Special Provisions). It is the responsibility of the contractor/subcontractor(s) to adhere to regulations found at 29 CFR 1910, 1926, and 1928. (See page 5 for Table of Contents of OSHA Construction Safety Standards.) Each contractor/subcontractor must initiate and maintain an effective safety program that provides adequate systematic policies, procedures, and practices to protect their employees from, and allow them to recognize, job-related safety and health hazards. The program must include provisions for the systematic identification, evaluation, and prevention/control of general work s ite hazards, specific job hazards, and potential hazards that may arise from foreseeable conditions, as well as providing a competent person to conduct frequent and regular inspections. The contractor must instruct each employee to recognize and avoid unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to the work environm ent.

The contractor may use at its option the latest edition of the “Bureau of Reclamation Safety and Health Standards” manual and appedixes as a safety program implem entation guide for the duration of the contract. .

The contractor will address the following items prior to and/or during the Preconstruction Conference (the Contracting

Officer/Contracting Officer’s Representative will record these items):

1.

FAR 52.236-13, Accident Prevention, Alternate I and applicable safety provisions?

The contractor has read and understands his/her re spo nsibilities for compliance with contractual safety language -

NO ___YES ___

2. Has contractor prepared a Safety Plan that analyzes anticipated hazards of the project and indicates how the hazards will be controlled?

use, scaffolding, excavat

Contractor must identify specific procedures for controlling hazardous operations such as crane

NO ___ion/trenching, hot work/welding, etc,. ES ___ Y N/A

FWS Form 3-2199 09/01 Page 1 of 5

3. How will contractor/subcontractor address the four leading hazards of construction work: falls, struck by, caught in/between, and electr ical?

4. The “Designated Competent Person” (responsible for the pro ject’s safety and health performance) is knowledgeable corrective measures?

in applicable OSHA regulations and capable of identifying existing/predictable hazards, and has the authority to prompt

YES ___ NO ___

5.

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Do contractor and subcon tractor em ployees know wha t to do in the event of an em erge ncy (e.g., injury, fire, accident, ESYrdous material spill, etc.) with regard to the following actions? NO

a. Notification of Departm ent, FW S Facility Manager, CO, COR, CI, etc.

b. Means of com munication with contact numbers (e.g., radio, cellular, pager, etc.).

c. Availability of first-aid/medically-trained contractor personnel with appropriate medical supplies.

d. Personnel (including subcontractors) knowledge of location for imm ediate aid (e.g., first-aid, etc.).

e. Evacuation routes, signals, and procedures are provided to all on-site personnel.

f. Safety and health information disseminated to all site personnel (e.g., contractor and subcontractor employees).

6.

(If no, skip to # 7)

a. Location and type of trailer (office or equipment).

b. Telephone hook-up.

c. Electrical hook-up.

d.

W ill a contractor/s ubc ontra ctor tra iler be broug ht on site and its hook-up/p lacem ent coord inated with COR /CI?

e. Propane used for heating?

f. Serve as first-aid station? YES

Vehicle parking arrang em ent (adequate space).

YES ___

___NO ___

NO ___

7. Is contractor aware that he/she must ensure construction area is clearly delineated and posted with appropriate warning signs (e .g., “Hard Hat Area”, “Construction Site – CLOSED”, rea C losed to Public”, etc.), and that instructional signs (e.g., designated parking area, etc.) and flagmen or barriers may be required? Yes No

Housekeeping - Is contractor/subcontractor aware that they must ensure that following acceptable housekeeping

NO

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standards are practiced from project’s start to finish?

YES

a. Form/scrap lumber with protruding nails and all other debris shall be kept clear from work areas.

b. Combustible scrap and debris shall be removed at regular/frequent intervals.

c. Materials shall be stored with regard to their fire characteristics with effective fire protection and prevention measures used.

d. An enclosed chute shall be used whenever materials are dropped more than 20 feet to an exterior point of a building.

e. Aisles, exits, and passageways shall be kept clear and in good repair.

9.

Is contractor aware of following Environmental and Personal Controls standards? YES NO

a. Potable water provided.

b. Restroom facilities provided.

c. W ashing facility provided for employees engaged in operations involving harmful substances.

d. Intoxicating beverages, controlled substances, and/or firearms are not permitted under any circumstances on the construction site.

e. All activities in or around water bodies must be in compliance with regulations for worker safety, including personal flotation devices or buoyant work vests, lifelines, ring buoys and guardrails while working over or adjacent to water hazards, and from barges, boats, and/or launches.

FWS Form 3-2199 09/01 Page 2 of 5

10.

a. Confined Space.

b. Scaffolding.

c. Fall Protection.

d. Hazard Comm unication.

e. Lockout/Tagout.

f. Respiratory Protection.

g. First Aid.

Is contractor/subcontactor aware that following employee training considerations may need to be addressed?

YES NO

11. Contractor/subcontractor is responsible for requiring the wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment in all operations where there is an exposure to hazardous conditions or where the need is indicated for using such equipment to reduce the hazard to their employee(s). The contractor/subcontractor is also responsible for ensuring equipment may include the following: Discussed with contractor?

that personnel using protective equipment shall be trained and…