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MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT 011250-1

USDA FOREST SERVICE, R4

SMNRA

SECTION 011250 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Measurement and payment for contract work will be made only for and under those pay items included in the Schedule of Items. All other work, labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals necessary to successfully complete the project will be considered as included in the payment for items shown. This section defines the method of measurements and basis of payment for work items listed in the Schedule of Items.

B. When more than one class, size, type, thickness, etc. is specified in the Schedule of Items for any pay item, suffixes will be added to the item number to differentiate between the pay items.

1.2 DETERMINATION OF QUANTITIES

A. The following measurements and calculations shall be used to determine contract quantities for payment.

1. For individual construction items, longitudinal and lateral measurements for area computations shall be made horizontally or corrected to horizontal measurement unless otherwise specified. Measurements for geotextiles, netting and erosion control blankets shall be along slope lines.

2. For excavation or embankment volumes, the average end area method shall be used to compute volumes. However, if in the judgment of the Contracting Officer (CO), the average end area method is impractical, measurement shall be made by volume in hauling vehicles or by other three-dimensional methods.

3. For Structures, they shall be measured according to neat lines shown on the drawings or as altered by the CO, in writing, to fit field conditions.

4. For items that are measured by the linear foot, such as pipe culverts, fencing, guardrail, piping, utilities, and underdrains, measurements shall be made parallel to the base or foundation upon which the structures are placed.

5. For aggregates weighed for payment, the tonnage shall not be adjusted for moisture content, unless otherwise provided for.

6. For standard manufactured items (such as fence, wire, plates, rolled shapes, pipe conduits) identified by gauge, weight, section dimensions, and so forth, such identifications shall be considered the nominal weights or dimensions. Unless controlled by tolerances in cited specifications, manufacturer's tolerances shall be accepted.

B. Earthwork Tolerances - Adjustments of horizontal or vertical alignment, within the tolerances specified in this contract, or shifts of balance points up to 100 feet shall be made by the contractor as necessary to produce the designed sections and to balance earthwork. Such adjustments shall not be considered as "Changes."

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1.3 UNITS OF MEASUREMENT

A. Payment shall be by units defined and determined according to U.S. Standard measure and by the following:

1. Acre: Make longitudinal and transverse measurements for area computations horizontally.

2. 50lb Bag: Measurement will be for the actual number of 50lb bags of standard bentonite grout.

3. 94lb Bag: Measurement will be for the actual number of 94lb bags of standard cement or grout.

4. Cubic Yard (CY): A measurement computed by one of the following methods:

a. Excavation, Embankment, or Borrow. The measurement computed by the average end area method from measurements made longitudinally along a centerline or reference line.

b. Material in Place or Stockpile. The measurement computed using the dimensions of the in-place material.

c. Material in the Delivery Vehicle. The measurement computed using measurements of material in the hauling vehicles at the point of delivery.

Vehicles shall be loaded to at least their water level capacity. Leveling of the loads may be required when vehicles arrive at the delivery point.

5. Each (EA): One complete unit, which may consist of one or more parts.

6. Gallons (GAL): The quantity shall be measured by any of the following methods:

a. Measured volume in container.

b. Metered volume by approved metering system.

c. Commercially package volume.

7. Hour (HR): Measurement will be for the actual number of hours (or fraction thereof) ordered by the Contracting Officer and performed by the contractor.

8. Linear Foot (LF): Measurement of work along its length from point-to-point;

parallel to the base or foundation. Do not measure overlaps.

9. Lump Sum (LS): One complete unit.

10. Mile: Measured horizontally along the centerline of each roadway, approach, or ramp.

11. Pound (LB): For sacked or packaged material, measurement will be the net weight as packed by the manufacturer.

12. Square Foot (SF): Measured on a plane parallel to the surface being measured.

13. Square Yard (SY): Measured on a plane parallel to the surface being measured.

14. Ton: Measured as a short ton consisting of 2,000 pounds.

1.4 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

A. One of the following methods of measurement for determining final payment is designated on the Schedule of Items for each pay item:

1. ACTUAL QUANTITIES (AQ) - These quantities are determined from actual measurements of completed work.

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2. DESIGNED QUANTITIES (DQ) - These quantities denote the final number or units to be paid for under the terms of the contract. They are based upon the original design data available prior to advertising the project. Original design data include the preliminary survey information, design assumptions, calculations, drawings, and the presentation in the contract. Changes in the number of units shown in the Schedule of Items may be authorized under any of the following conditions:

a. As a result of changes in the work authorized by the CO.

b. As a result of the CO determining that errors exist in the original design that cause a pay item quantity to change by 15 percent or more.

c. As a result of the Contractor submitting to the CO a written request showing evidence of errors in the original design that cause a pay item quantity to change by 15 percent or more. The evidence must be verifiable and consist of calculations, drawings, or other data that show how the designed quantity is believed to be in error.

3. LUMP SUM QUANTITIES (LSQ) - These quantities denote one complete unit of work as required by or described in the contract, including necessary materials, equipment, and labor to complete the job. They shall not be measured.

4. STAKED QUANTITIES (SQ) - These quantities are determined from staked measurements prior to construction.

5. VEHICLE QUANTITIES (VQ) - These quantities are measured or weighed in hauling vehicles.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (NOT APPLICABLE)

END OF SECTION 011250

July 2025

MOBILIZATION 011900-1

SMNRA

SECTION 011900 - MOBILIZATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This item is intended to compensate the Contractor for operations including, but not limited to, those necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to the project site; cleanup of the site; disposal of all drilled or excavated materials offsite; for payment of premiums for bonds and insurance for the project; and for any other work and operations which must be performed or costs that must be incurred incident to the initiation of meaningful work at the site and for which payment is not otherwise provided for under the contract.

1.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. The measurement shall be lump sum for mobilization. Payment shall be as follows:

1. Bond premiums will be reimbursed after receipt of the evidence of payment.

2. 50% of the lump sum, not to exceed 5% of the original contract amount, will be paid following completion of 5% of the original contract amount not including mobilization and bond premiums.

3. Payment of the remaining portion of the lump sum, up to 10% of the original contract amount, will be paid following completion of 10% of the original contract amount not including mobilization and bond premiums.

4. Any portion of the lump sum in excess of 10% of the original contract amount will be paid after final acceptance.

5. Progress payments for mobilization and preparatory work shall be subject to retainage.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (NOT USED)

END OF SECTION 011900

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES 013300-1

SMNRA

SECTION 013300 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, and other miscellaneous submittals. See Table 013300-1 for a summary of required submittals.

B. See other specification section within this package for additional requirements on submittal.

1.2 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities.

1. Coordinate transmittal of different types of submittals for related parts of the Work so processing will not be delayed because of need to review submittals concurrently for coordination.

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

B. Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for re-submittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence on CO's receipt of submittal.

1. Initial Review: Allow 14 days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if processing must be delayed to permit coordination with subsequent submittals. CO will advise Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

2. If intermediate submittal is necessary, process it in same manner as initial submittal.

3. Allow 14 days for processing each re-submittal.

4. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing.

C. Identification: Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal for identification.

1. Indicate name of firm or entity that prepared each submittal on label or title block.

2. Provide a space on label or beside title block to record Contractor's review and approval markings and action taken by CO.

3. Include the following information on label for processing and recording action taken:

a. Project name.

b. Date.

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c. Name and address of Contractor.

d. Name of manufacturer.

e. Unique identifier, including revision number.

f. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

g. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

h. If more than one item is shown on submittal sheet, identify item.

D. Deviations: Highlight, encircle, or otherwise identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

E. Additional Copies: Unless additional copies are required for final submittal, and unless CO observes noncompliance with provisions of the Contract Documents, initial submittal may serve as final submittal.

F. Use for Construction: Use only final submittals with mark indicating action taken by CO in connection with construction.

1.3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. No separate measurement and/or payment will be made for this section. Payment shall be included with work shown in the schedule of items.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 ACTION SUBMITTALS – (Submittals requiring CO approval)

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

1. Number of Copies: Submit one electronic copy of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated. CO will return one copy. Mark up and retain one returned copy as a Project Record Document.

B. Product Data: Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment.

1. If information must be specially prepared for submittal because standard printed data are not suitable for use, submit as Shop Drawings, not as Product Data.

2. Mark each copy of each submittal to show which products and options are applicable.

3. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Manufacturer's written recommendations.

b. Manufacturer's product specifications.

c. Manufacturer's installation instructions.

d. Manufacturer's catalog cuts.

e. Wiring diagrams showing factory-installed wiring.

f. Compliance with recognized trade association standards.

g. Compliance with recognized testing agency standards.

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C. Shop Drawings: Prepare Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale. Do not base Shop Drawings on reproductions of the Contract Documents or standard printed data.

1. Preparation: Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Dimensions.

b. Identification of products.

c. Fabrication and installation drawings.

d. Roughing-in and setting diagrams.

e. Wiring diagrams showing field-installed wiring, including power, signal, and control wiring.

f. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

D. Contractor's Construction Schedule: The contractor shall submit a Construction Schedule, for approval by CO, in accordance with the contract provisions within 15 days of commencement of work.

E. Samples: Prepare physical units of materials or products, including the following:

1. Samples for Initial Selection: Submit manufacturer's color charts consisting of units or sections of units showing the full range of colors, textures, and patterns available.

2.2 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS – (Submittals NOT requiring CO approval)

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

1. Number of Copies: Submit electronic copies of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated.

2. Certificates and Certifications: Certificates and certifications shall be signed by an officer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of that entity.

3. Test and Inspection Reports: Comply with requirements in Section 014100 "Quality Control."

B. Material Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting test results of material for compliance with requirements.

C. Field Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting results of field tests performed either during installation of product or after product is installed in its final location, for compliance with requirements.

D. Maintenance Data: Prepare written and graphic instructions and procedures for operation and normal maintenance of products and equipment.

E. Manufacturer's Instructions: Prepare written or published information that documents manufacturer's recommendations, guidelines, and procedures for installing or operating a

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product or equipment. Include name of product and name, address, and telephone number of manufacturer.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

A. Review each submittal and check for compliance with the Contract Documents. Note corrections and field dimensions. Mark with approval stamp before submitting to CO.

B. Approval Stamp: Stamp each submittal with a uniform, approval stamp. Include Project name and location, submittal number, Specification Section title and number, name of reviewer, date of Contractor's approval, and statement certifying that submittal has been reviewed, checked, and approved for compliance with the Contract Documents.

C. CO will not review submittals that do not bear Contractor's approval stamp and will return them without action.

D. Submittals not required by the Contract Documents will not be reviewed and may be discarded.

E. Substitutions – Whenever materials, products, and equipment are listed by name or brand in the specifications and/or on the drawings, it is used as a measure of quality, utility, or standard. If the Contractor prefers to use any other brand or manufacturer of same quality, appearance and utility to that specified, he shall request substitution as provided below, not less than 30 days before the planned installation of the item. The Contracting Officer will approve or disapprove the request for substitution.

F. Requests for substitutions will only be considered if contractor submits the following:

1. Complete technical data including drawings, complete performance specifications, test data, samples and performance tests of the article proposed for substitution.

Submit additional information if required by Contracting Officer. All items in the above information shall be circled, tagged, or marked in some way to indicate all deviations or differences which the proposed item differs from the originally specified item.

2. Similar data as above for item originally specified. All items shall be marked to identify where/how the proposed substitution will differ.

3. A statement by the Contractor that the proposed substitution is in full compliance with the contract documents, applicable codes, and laws.

4. The Contractor shall be responsible for any effect upon related work in the project for any substitution and shall pay any additional costs generated by any substitutions.

3.2 SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE – Submittals shall be made as required by and called for in the drawings and specifications. The following table is a summary of the required submittals for the project - the table is to assist the Contractor and may not be all inclusive

– additional submittals may be required by specific specifications:

TABLE 013000-1

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Spec.

Section Section Title Subse ction Required Submittal

013300 Submittal Procedures 2.1D Construction Schedule 014100 Quality Control 1.3 A Contractor quality control plan 014100 Quality Control 1.3 B Permits, Licenses, and Certificates 014100 Quality Control 1.3 C Test and inspection reports 014100 Quality Control 1.3 D As-Built drawings 023701 Sediment & Erosion Control

Measures 1.2A Sediment & Erosion Control Plan

332100 Water Supply Wells 1.4A Product Data 332100 Water Supply Wells 1.4B Project Record Documents 332100 Water Supply Wells 1.4C Field Quality-Control Reports 332100 Water Supply Wells 1.4D Operation and Maintenance Data 332100 Water Supply Wells 1.4E Installation Instructions 332100 Water Supply Wells 1.4F Water Disposal Plan

END OF SECTION 013300

QUALITY CONTROL 014100-1

SMNRA

SECTION 014100 - QUALITY CONTROL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 This work shall consist of providing quality control in conformance with the inspection, testing, and product certification requirements of this contract to ensure compliance with the drawings and specifications. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tests, and reports necessary to meet the requirements of the contract.

1.2 QUALITY CONTROL

A. The Contractor shall provide and maintain a quality control system that will ensure all services, supplies, and construction work required under this contract conforms to the contract requirements. The Contractor shall perform, or cause to be performed, the sampling, inspection, and testing required to substantiate that all services, supplies, and construction conform to the contract requirements.

B. Special Tests and Inspections: Contractor will engage a testing agency to conduct required special tests and inspections. The Contractor shall authorize the testing agency to perform the required testing and inspections on the work completed. The authority shall include:

1. Testing agency will interpret tests and inspections and state in each report whether tested and inspected work complies with or deviates from the Contract Documents.

2. Testing agency will re-test and re-inspect corrected work.

C. Retesting/Reinspecting: Contractor shall provide quality-control services for retesting and reinspection for replaced construction work or for work that failed to comply with the requirements under the contract.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Contractor Quality Control Plan

B. Permits, Licenses, and Certificates

C. Test and Inspection Reports

D. As-Built Drawings

1.4 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. No separate payment will be made for the work included under this section; rather payment shall be considered to be included in the items of work listed in the Schedule of Items.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM

A. General: Perform required testing, inspections, sampling, and similar services per direction specified in the contract drawings and specifications and in accordance with established industry standards.

3.2 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

A. At the time of the preconstruction conference, the Contractor shall submit for approval a written Contractor Quality Control Plan.

1. If the plan requires any revisions or corrections, the Contractor shall resubmit the plan within 10 days.

2. The Government reserves the right to require changes in the plan during the contract period as necessary.

3. No change in the approved plan may be made without written concurrence by the Contracting Officer.

4. At a minimum, the plan shall include the following:

a. A list of personnel responsible for quality control and assigned duties.

Include each person's qualifications.

b. A copy of a letter of direction to the Contractor's Quality Control Supervisor outlining assigned duties.

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

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

e. Methods of monitoring and controlling environmental pollution and contamination as required by all applicable regulations and laws.

3.3 TEST AND INSPECTION REPORTS

A. Submit one electronic copy of complete test results no later than three calendar days after the test was performed.

B. Submit failing test results and proposed remedial actions within four hours of noted deficiency.

C. Testing and Inspection Reports shall include the following:

1. Date of issue.

2. Project title and number.

3. Name, address, and telephone number of testing agency.

4. Dates and locations of samples, tests, or inspections.

5. Names of individuals performing tests and inspections.

6. Reference Specification Section(s).

7. Complete test or inspection data.

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8. Test and inspection results and an interpretation of test results.

9. Ambient conditions at time sample was taken, tested, or inspected.

10. Comments or professional opinion on whether tested or inspected work complies with the Contract Document requirements.

11. Name and signature of laboratory inspector.

12. Recommendations on retesting and reinspecting.

3.4 PERMITS, LICENSES, AND CERTIFICATES

A. For Contracting Officer’s records, submit copies of permits, licenses, certifications, inspection reports, releases, jurisdictional settlements, notices, receipts for fee payments, judgments, correspondence, records, and similar documents, established for compliance with standards and regulations relevant to the on performance of the work.

3.5 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The Contractor shall maintain a set of the contract drawings depicting as-built conditions.

These drawings shall be maintained in a current condition and shall be available for review. All variations from the original contract drawings shall be indicated in red on the drawings. Upon completion of the contract work, as-built drawings shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer.

3.6 SAMPLING, TESTING, AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

A. Sampling, testing, and Certification requirements and frequency for specific items shall be as specified in the drawings and specification. The following table is a summary of the required sampling, testing, and certification for the project - the table is to assist the Contractor, but may not be all inclusive – additional submittals may be required by specific specification section:

B.

TABLE 014100-1

Item

Subsection Certification or Test Required

Frequency

332100 1.5 A Proof of three years of experience drilling water wells.

Prior to commencement of work

END OF SECTION 014100

SEDIMENT AND EROSION CONTROL MEASURES 023701-1

SMNRA

SECTION 023701 - SEDIMENT AND EROSION CONTROL MEASURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 The work under this section consists of furnishing all necessary labor, equipment, materials, and performing all operations in connection with construction sediment and control measures.

A. General

1. All erosion and sediment control measures are to be placed prior to any disturbance caused by grading and or excavation and shall conform to the requirements of the appropriate regulatory agency for the State.

2. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for ensuring that erosion and sediment control measures are implemented and maintained at the site.

3. Soil disturbing activities include but are not limited to: Clearing and grubbing, excavation for utilities and foundations, roadway and parking lot construction, construction or modification of site drainage, grading, and preparation for final seeding.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. The Contractor shall be required to submit a sediment and erosion control plan in accordance with this specification for approval by the Contracting Officer 2 weeks prior to start of work.

1.3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. No separate measurement and/or payment will be made for this section. Payment shall be included with work shown in the schedule of items.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SYNTHETIC FILTER FABRIC FOR SILT FENCES.

A. Pervious sheet of polypropylene, nylon, or polyethylene fabric conforming to the following physical and hydraulic characteristics:

• Physical Properties

(Min.)

Requirement Test Method

• Grab Tensile, lbs. W120/F100 ASTM-D-4632

• Grab Elongation, % 15 ASTM-D-4632

• Mullen Burst, psi 275 ASTM-D-3786

• Puncture, lbs. 65 ASTM-D-4833

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• Trapezoidal Tear, lbs. 50 ASTM-D-4533

• UV Resistance, % 80 ASTM-D-4355

• AOS, US Sieve # 30/40 ASTM-D-4751

• Permittivity gal/min-sq. ft. 90 ASTM-D-4491

B. Filter fabric should contain ultraviolet ray inhibitors and stabilizers to provide a minimum of 6 months of expected usable construction life at a temperature range of 0 to 120 F.

C. Support Posts: 4 foot - 2 x 2 wood.

2.2 STRAW BALES

A. Oat or wheat straw, free from weeds, viable weed seeds, foreign matter detrimental to plant life, and dry.

1. Grass hay bales are not acceptable.

2. In order to prevent deterioration of the bindings, all bales shall be either wire-bound or string-tied so that bindings are oriented around the sides rather than along the tops and bottoms of the bales.

2.3 STRAW WATTLES OR ROLLS

A. Furnish straw wattles or rolls that are manufactured from weed free straw and wrapped in a tubular photodegradable plastic netting made from 85% high density polyethylene, 14% ethyl vinyl acetate and 1% color for UV inhibition. Conform to the following:

1. Diameter 9 inches min.

2. Netting strand thickness 0.030 inches

3. Netting knot thickness 0.055 inches

4. Mass of netting 0.315 to 0.385 ounces per foot

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CONSTRUCTION

A. Install straw bales at local drainage ways to prevent silt intrusion upon adjacent drainage courses. Remove straw bales following establishment of vegetation cover and utilize as mulch at swales or on steep slopes.

B. Prior to construction, install silt fence along the downhill construction limits to prevent silt intrusion upon adjacent land.

C. Install sediment and erosion control measures on the down slope toe of all topsoil stockpiles.

D. Maintain and remove all erosion controls as specified.

E. Temporary seeding shall be placed on exposed surfaces that will not be brought to final grading or permanent cover treatment within 30 days of the exposure to reduce erosion and sedimentation by stabilizing exposed soils. Seeded areas shall be checked regularly

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for bare spots, washouts, and healthy growth to assure that a good stand of grass is being maintained. Reseed areas that fail to establish vegetation cover as soon as such areas are identified.

3.2 DUST CONTROL

A. In areas subject to surface and air movement of dust, where on-site or off-site damage is likely to occur, one or more of the following preventive measures shall be taken for dust control:

1. Minimize the period of soil exposure through the use of temporary ground cover and other temporary stabilization practices.

2. Sprinkle the site with water until surface is wet. Repeat as needed.

3.3 SILT FENCE

A. Silt fences are appropriate for the following general locations:

1. Immediately upstream of the point(s) of runoff discharge from a site before flow becomes concentrated. Below disturbed areas where runoff may occur in the form of overland flow.

2. Along the down slope toe of all topsoil stockpiles.

B. Materials.

1. Utilize standard strength synthetic filter fabric for sediment barriers. The filter fabric shall be purchased in a continuous roll cut to the length of the barrier to avoid the use of joints. When joints are necessary, filter cloth shall be spliced together only at a support post, with a minimum 6-inch overlap, and securely sealed.

2. The standard strength filter fabric shall be stapled or wired to the fence and 6 inches of the fabric shall be extended into the ground. Filter fabric shall not be stapled to existing trees.

3. Support posts shall be spaced at a maximum 6 feet and driven securely into the ground a minimum of 24 inches.

4. Filter fabric shall be buried a minimum of 12 inches.

5. The height of a silt fence shall not exceed 36 inches. Higher fences may impound volumes of water sufficient to cause failure of the structure.

C. Maintenance.

1. Silt fences and filter barriers shall be inspected immediately after each rainfall and at least daily during prolonged rainfall.

2. Silt fences shall be inspected for depth of sediment, tears, and to see if the fabric is securely attached to the fence posts, and to see that the fence posts are firmly in the ground. Any deficiencies shall be repaired immediately.

3. Should the fabric on a silt fence of filter barrier decompose or become ineffective prior to the end of the expected usable life and the barrier still be necessary, the fabric shall be replaced promptly.

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4. Sediment deposits should be removed after each storm event and/or when deposits reach approximately 1/3 the height of the barrier or when the sediments limit or prevent the flow of water through the fabric hydraulic.

5. Any sediment deposits remaining in place after the silt fence or filter barrier is no longer required shall be dressed to conform with the existing grade, prepared, and seeded.

3.4 STRAW BALE EROSION CONTROL FENCE

A. Straw bale erosion control fences are appropriate for the following general locations:

1. Sheet flow applications: Straw bales shall be placed in a single row, lengthwise on the contour with ends of adjacent bales tightly abutting one another.

2. Channel flow applications: Straw bales shall be placed in a single row, lengthwise and oriented perpendicular to the direction of flow with ends of adjacent bales tightly abutting one another. The barrier shall be extended to such a length that the bottoms of the end bales are higher in elevation than the top of the lowest middle bale to assure that sediment laden runoff will flow either through or over the barrier but not around it.

B. The barrier shall be entrenched and backfilled. A trench shall be excavated the width of a bale and the length of the proposed barrier to a minimum depth of 4 inches. After the bales are staked and chinked, the excavated soil shall be backfilled against the barrier.

Backfill shall conform to the ground level of the downhill side and shall be built up to 4 inches against the uphill side of the barrier.

C. Each bale shall be securely anchored by at least 2 stakes or rebar driven through the bale.

The first stake in each bale shall be driven toward the previously laid bale to force the bales together. Stakes or rebar shall be driven a minimum of 12 inches into the ground or deep enough into the ground to securely anchor the bales, whichever is greater.

D. The gaps between bales shall be chinked (filled by wedging with straw to prevent water from escaping between the bales). Loose straw scattered over the area immediately uphill from a straw bale barrier tends to increase barrier efficiency.

3.5 STRAW WATTLE OR ROLL

A. Straw wattles shall be installed in accordance to manufacturer’s installation guidelines.

B. At a minimum:

1. The wattle shall be entrenched and backfilled. A trench shall be excavated the width of the straw waddle and the length of the proposed barrier to a depth of 2-3 inches.

2. Each wattle shall be securely anchored by at least one 18-24 inch stake every 3-4 feet and with a stake on each end. Stakes shall be driven perpendicular to slope face through the middle of the wattle until 2-3 inches remains exposed above the waddle.

3. After the wattles are staked, compact excavated soil against the uphill side of the barrier.

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4. Adjacent wattles should tightly abut.

3.6 MAINTENANCE

A. Inspection shall be frequent and repair or replacement shall be made promptly as needed.

Straw bale carriers shall be removed when they have served their usefulness, but not before the upslope areas have been permanently stabilized.

END OF SECTION 023701

WASTE MATERIAL DISPOSAL 024100-1

SMNRA

SECTION 024100 - WASTE MATERIAL DISPOSAL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the loading, handling, hauling, and placing of excess excavation material, unsuitable excavation material, clearing and grubbing debris, and construction and demolition debris.

1.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. There will be no separate measurement or payment for work in this Section. Waste material disposal is considered incidental to other items of work shown in the Schedule of Items.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS – NOT APPLICABLE

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 WASTE MATERIAL TO BE HAULED TO A LANDFILL

A. All demolition materials, garbage, and other refuse generated shall be removed from the project site and legally disposed off of Government property in an approved landfill.

B. All unsuitable excavated material, stumps, slash and other clearing and grubbing debris shall be hauled to a landfill.

C. The contractor is responsible for all costs and permits associated with landfill disposal.

D. The Government is not responsible for waste material upon its departure from the project site.

END OF SECTION 024100

CLEARING AND GRUBBING 311000-1

SMNRA

SECTION 311000 - CLEARING AND GRUBBING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This work shall consist of clearing, grubbing, trimming, removing, and disposing of or treatment of timber, construction slash, and debris. This work shall also include preservation of vegetation and objects designated to remain from injury or defacement.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 024100 “Waste Material Disposal.”

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Areas to be Cleared and Grubbed - The limits of clearing and grubbing will be established by this specification, by other specification items, or on contract Drawings. The clearing and grubbing limits will normally coincide with the designated working limits; however, the Contracting Officer may also designate individual trees and snags outside the clearing limits for selective removal and disposal, or he may designate areas within the working limits where clearing and grubbing is not required or allowed within the provisions of this specification.

1. Grading Limits - Area that is to be excavated or covered with additional materials during construction.

2. Working Limits - Area consisting of the grading limits plus room for equipment to maneuver to perform the necessary clearing and grubbing. These limits, to be held to a minimum, will be designated for each project.

3. Clearing Limits - Area consisting of the working limits plus any additional area to operate a boom or other above-ground clearance requirement.

1.4 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. There will be no separate measurement or payment for work in this Section. Clearing and Grubbing is considered incidental to other items of work shown in the Schedule of Items.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CLEARING AND GRUBBING

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A. All trees, brush, shrubs, stumps, roots, and other vegetative material and debris within the designated clearing limits, shall be cleared, grubbed, removed, and disposed of except the following condition:

1. Those items designated to remain by the Contract or Contracting Officer.

2. Undisturbed stumps outside the roadway, trailway, and parking area, provided they do not extend more than 12 inches above the original ground (measured from the uphill side) and are not closer than 2 feet from the edge of road or parking area, are not in the cut or fill slopes, and they do not interfere with the placement or compaction of embankments.

B. All roots over 3 inches in diameter within the roadbed area shall be grubbed to a minimum depth of 6 inches below subgrade. Roots over 3 inches in diameter protruding from the excavated slope shall be cut flush with the excavated slope surface.

C. Clearing slash shall be treated in accordance with “Slash Treatment” paragraph below.

D. Trees shall be felled within the clearing limits, usually towards the center, so as to prevent damage to the trees that are to be left standing. In some cases, controlled felling, cutting of trees into sections from the top downward, or other means shall be used when required to prevent damage to property, structures, traffic, and trees/vegetation to remain.

3.2 PIONEER

A. Pioneering operations shall be done in a manner that prevents undercutting of final excavation slopes, maintains materials within the road, trail, or parking limits, and controls runoff.

3.3 SLASH TREATMENT

A. Treatment of construction slash larger than 3-inches in diameter and 3-feet in length shall be accomplished by one or more of the following methods as Designated by the Contracting Officer:

1. Scattering: Construction slash shall be scattered outside the clearing limits without damaging trees. All logs shall be limbed and placed away from trees, positioned so they will not roll, and not be placed on top of one another. Stumps shall be removed and disposed of off site. Other construction slash shall be limbed and scattered to reduce slash concentrations.

B. Construction slash less than 3 inches in diameter and 3 feet in length may be scattered within the clearing limits.

C. No construction slash shall be deposited in lakes, meadows, streams, or streambeds.

Construction slash that interferes with drainage structures shall be removed immediately.

3.4 CLEARING OR CLEARING AND GRUBBING REQUIREMENTS FOR VARIOUS

ITEMS:

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A. Wells: The clearing area shall be minimized, but shall be large enough for the well to be constructed safely. Provide an adequate area for the well drilling rig to operate.

3.5 TEMPORARY EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL

A. Provide temporary erosion and sedimentation control measures to prevent soil erosion and discharge of soil-bearing water runoff or airborne dust to adjacent properties and walkways, according to requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

B. construction until permanent vegetation has been established.

C. Remove erosion and sedimentation controls and restore and stabilize areas disturbed during removal.

3.6 WASTE DISPOSAL

A. Debris and refuse shall be disposed of in accordance with Section 024100 “Waste Material Disposal”.

END OF SECTION 311000

WATER SUPPLY WELLS 332100-1

SMNRA

SECTION 332100 - WATER SUPPLY WELLS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Drilled water supply well.

2. Providing and installing well casing, well screen and packer, filter pack, and cement grout.

3. Pitless unit and sanitary well cap.

4. Well development, testing, and disinfection.

5. Associated specialties.

6. Disposal of excavated material and site clean-up.

B. Related Sections include the following:

1. Section 024100 “Waste Material Disposal.”

2. Section 221100 “Water Distribution System.”

3. Section 221103 “Plumbing Appurtenances.”

4. Section 312000 “Earthwork.”

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. The following are industry abbreviations for plastic materials:

1. ABS: Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene plastic.

2. PA: Polyamide (nylon) plastic.

3. PE: Polyethylene plastic.

4. PP: Polypropylene plastic.

5. PVC: Polyvinyl chloride plastic.

1.3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Well Design Capacity: 100 gallons per minute. This is the minimum flow rate for well performance testing. If the required water production cannot be produced, a lower production rate may be approved by the CO.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: Submit manufacturers literature and Material Safety Data Sheets for all materials proposed for use in the well construction, and for all mudding agents, foaming agents, or other chemicals for use in drilling, developing, and disinfecting the well.

B. Project Record Documents: Record the following data for each water supply well:

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1. Casings: Material, diameter, thickness, weight per foot of length, and depth below grade.

2. Screen: Material, construction, diameter, and opening size.

3. Pumping Test: Static water level, maximum safe yield, and draw down at maximum yield.

4. Log: Formation log indicating strata encountered.

5. Alignment: Certification that well is aligned and plumb within specified tolerances.

C. Field Quality-Control Reports: Describe substrata formations, water-bearing formations, water levels, laboratory water analysis, well-screen analysis, and performance test data.

D. Operation and Maintenance Data: For each well pump to include in operation and maintenance manuals.

E. Bentonite: Manufacturer’s installation instructions.

F. Water Disposal Plan: Plan for disposal of water used for testing and disinfection.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Well Driller Qualifications: An experienced water supply well driller licensed in the jurisdiction where project is located.

B. AWWA Compliance: Comply with AWWA A100 for water supply wells.

C. NSF Compliance:

1. All products in contact with potable water shall comply with NSF 61.

1.6 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Well Drilling Water: Provide water for drilling purposes. Water for well drilling shall be from an approved potable water source and shall be hauled in tanks used only for potable water.

B. Holes, pits, equipment and chemicals shall be safely stored and fenced per OSHA standards.

1.7 COORDINATION

A. The Contractor shall acquire all necessary permits from authorities having jurisdiction prior to drilling.

1.8 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Payment will be as listed for the following items:

1. Well Drilling: Linear Feet of well of each size drilled.

2. Well Drilling, Oversize Borehole for Grout Seal: Linear Feet of oversized borehole drilled.

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3. Well Casing: Linear Feet of permanent casing of each size installed, measured to nearest one-half foot without allowance for lap at joints.

4. Concrete Grout: Number of 94-pound bags of cement used including dry sand and water used to make the grout, mixing the grout, and placing the grout.

5. Well Screen: Linear Feet of well screen of each size and type installed, including packer, coupling, filter pack, riser casing and screen cap.

6. Well Accessories: Lump Sum for well accessories. This item shall include furnishing and installing the pitless unit and sanitary well cap, including all connections to the well casing, drop pipe and supply line. This item shall also include 10 feet of waterline beyond the well casing as shown on the Drawings.

7. Developing Well: Lump Sum for complete development of the well and in accordance with these specifications.

8. Well Performance Testing (Constant-Rate Test): Lump Sum for complete testing of the well in accordance with these specifications and requirements of the State of Nevada.

9. Water Analysis - Physical and Chemical Testing: Lump Sum for collecting water samples, storage, transportation, reports, laboratory fees and all incidentals necessary for physical and chemical testing.

10. Abandonment of Well: Lump Sum for abandonment of the well, including excavation, backfill, cutting well casing, grout seal and all work within 10 feet of the well to be abandoned.

11. Permits are considered incidental to this Section and will not be paid for separately.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 WELL CASINGS

A. Steel Casing: ASTM A53, Grade B or AWWA C200, single ply, steel pipe with threaded ends and threaded couplings for threaded joints. Steel casing 6-inch and larger diameter may be beveled plain end steel casing with welded joints.

1. Diameter: 8”

2. Minimum Weight and Wall Thickness:

a. Utah, Nevada and Wyoming: According to AWWA A-100. 6-inch and 8-inch casing shall have a minimum wall thickness of 0.25 inches.

3. Threaded Ends: ANSI B1.20.1.

B. PVC Casing: ASTM F 480, NSF 14 and NSF 61, cell classification 12454B, SDR 17 or Schedule 80. Include NSF listing mark "NSF wc."

1. Ends and Fittings: Threaded; or bell-and-spigot pipe and couplings for solvent-cemented joints.

C. Centralizers:

1. Frequency:

a. Casing that is to be grouted: Install at 60-foot intervals.

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b. Any inner casing that is to be installed within an outer steel casing: Install one centralizer 2 feet below top of inner casing and then at 60-foot intervals.

2. Description: 2-inch stainless steel, as manufactured by Johnson Screens, or an approved equal.

2.2 MUDDING AGENTS

A. Mudding agents: NSF 60, commercial bentonite or another commercial mudding agent.

B. Water: Potable.

2.3 GROUT

A. Grouting Materials: A minimum of 50% extra material must be on site before beginning grouting operations.

B. Neat Cement Grout: ASTM C150, Type V Portland cement. Use for 2-inch openings.

1. Mix: Add 5 to 6 gallons of water per 94-pound bag of cement.

C. Concrete Grout: ASTM C150, Type V Portland cement. Use for openings larger than 2 inches and for well abandonment (if required).

1. Sand: Clean, hard, durable, uncoated rock fragments, capable of passing 1/4” square sieve; well graded from fine to coarse and free of dirt, organic matter and other deleterious substances.

2. Mix

a. Add sand and cement, in equal parts by volume, according to ASTM C150.

b. Add 5 to 6 gallons of water per 94-pound bag of cement.

D. Bentonite Grout: NSF 60. Use for openings larger than 6 inches.

1. Mix: High-solids bentonite grout and water mixture with a minimum of 20 percent solids, mixed and placed according to manufacturer’s written instructions.

2. Conventional bentonite drilling clay and water mixtures will not be allowed.

E. Water: Potable.

2.4 WATER WELL SCREENS

A. Screen Material: Fabricated of ASTM A666, Type 304 stainless steel, welded; with continuous-slot, non-clogging, V-shaped openings that widen inwardly.

1. Screen Couplings: Butt-type, stainless steel, coupling rings.

2. Screen Fittings: Screen, with necessary fittings, bottom cap and well screen to casing seal.

3. Screen Slot Size: 0.030 inches.

4. Maximum Entrance Velocity: 0.1 fps.

5. Model: 6” P Free-Flow, 304 Stainless Steel Well Screen as manufactured by Johnson

Screens, or an approved equal.

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B. Packer: Self-sealing, slip-on type, with flexible neoprene rubber ring, sized to fit casing dimensions, secured to casing with glue or stainless steel clamp.

1. Model: Tri-Seal “K” Packer, Blank Style, as manufactured by Western Rubber and Manufacturing, or an approved equal.

2.5 FILTER PACK MATERIALS (IF REQUIRED)

A. If formation is not sandy: No filter pack required.

B. If soil formation is fine sand: Coarse, uniformly graded filter sand, maximum 1/8 inch in diameter.

C. If soil formation is medium or coarse sand: Fine gravel, maximum 1/4 inch in diameter.

2.6 PITLESS UNIT

A. Design:

1. Material: Schedule 40 black steel pipe.

2. End: Plain, prepared for welded connection to well casing.

3. Bury Depth: 5 feet.

4. Height Above Finished Grade: 1.5 feet (18 inches)

5. Well Casing Size (Nominal): 8 inches

6. Drop Pipe Size (Nominal): 2 inches min.

7. Lateral Discharge: 2 -inch min. NPT

8. Must meet applicable requirements of the state of Nevada.

9. Accessories:

a. Airline Test Block. Install watertight cap on outside port for future connection to airline.

b. Sealed Conduit Connection.

c. Locking Bolts for Well Cap.

d. Pitless Case Epoxy-Painted.

B. Model: #5PS810WBWE24T4S as manufactured by Baker Manufacturing Company or an approved equal.

2.7 WATERLINE (For 10-Foot Stub)

A. HDPE:

1. Pipe, AWWA C901:

a. Material Designation: PE 4710 resin

b. Minimum Cell Classification: ASTM D 3350, 445574C

c. Dimension Ratio and Minimum Pressure Rating: DR9, 250 psig

2. Fittings:

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a. Molded HDPE Fittings: ASTM D 3350, PE 4710 resin, butt-fusion type, made to match HDPE pipe dimensions and class.

b. Insert Fittings: Not allowed.

c. Transition Fittings to non-HDPE Pipe: Approved by HDPE pipe manufacturer. Compression-type fittings are not allowed.

2.8 DEVELOPMENT AND DISINFECTION CHEMICALS

A. Products used must meet NSF 60.

B. Dispersants and Acid: Calgon or other glassy phosphates, such as tetrasodium pyrophosphate and sodium tripolyphosphate are approved for use in developing wells.

For limestone aquifers, hydrochloric acid is also approved.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. If using mud-rotary method, excavate for mud pit or provide aboveground structure, acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, to allow settlement of cuttings and circulation of drill fluids back to well without discharging to on-site waterways.

Stockpile topsoil separately from other excavated material.

B. Construct well as shown on the Drawings using air-rotary or mud-rotary drilling method.

C. Record location and approximate volume of drilling mud losses during well construction.

D. Install permanent casing. Install first section of casing with hardened steel driving shoe of an OD slightly larger than casing couplings if threaded couplings are used.

1. Set casing and liners round, plumb, and true to line.

2. Join casing pipe as follows:

a. Ream ends of pipe and remove burrs.

b. Remove scale, slag, dirt, and debris from inside and outside casing before installation.

c. For Threaded Joints (Steel Casing): Cut bevel in ends of casing pipe and make threaded joints.

d. For Welded Joints (Steel Casing): Weld steel casing in accordance with

AWWA C206, penetrate full thickness of pipe.

e. PVC Casing: Clean and make solvent-cement joints.

E.