2. Supplemental Specifications.pdf

GAOA RENOVATE BOULDER OAKS CG ADA PARKING & PATH, PUMPHOUSE, AGGREGATE

TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 00 01 00-1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

00 01 00 TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 01 11 PROJECT DESIGN

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS

01 31 00 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

01 32 23 SURVEY AND LAYOUT DATA

01 33 23 SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SUBMITTALS

01 40 00 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

01 41 00 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

01 57 24 STORM WATER POLLUTION CONTROL

01 71 13 MOBILIZATION

01 74 00 CLEANING AND WASTE MANAGEMENT

01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

DIVISION 2: SITEWORK

02 41 00 DEMOLITION

DIVISION 3: CONCRETE

03 11 00 CONCRETE FORMING

03 20 00 CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT

03 30 00 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 4: MASONRY (NOT USED)

DIVISION 5: METALS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 6: WOOD AND PLASTICS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 7: THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 8: DOORS AND WINDOWS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 09 00 00: FINISHES (NOT USED)

DIVISION 10 00 00: SPECIALTIES

10 14 53 TRAFFIC SIGNAGE

DIVISION 11 00 00: EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

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DIVISION 12 00 00: FURNISHINGS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 13 00 00: SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 34 23 PUMP HOUSE

DIVISION 14 00 00: CONVEYING EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 21 00 00: FIRE SUPPRESSION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 22 00 00: PLUMBING (NOT USED)

DIVISION 23 00 00: HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIRE CONDITIONING (HVAC) (NOT USED)

DIVISION 25 00 00: INTEGRATED AUTOMATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 26 00 00: ELECTRICAL (Ref. CONTRACTOR’S DESIGN 01 01 11)

DIVISION 27 00 00: COMMUNICATIONS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 28 00 00: ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY (NOT USED)

DIVISION 31 00 00: EARTHWORK

31 10 00 SITE CLEARING

31 20 00 EARTHMOVING

DIVISION 32 00 00: EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 10 00 BASES BALLASTS AND PAVING

32 30 00 SITE IMPROVEMENTS

32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATE

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PROJECT DESIGN REQUIREMENTS Section 01 01 11-1

SECTION 01 01 11 – PROJECT DESIGN

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SCOPE: This Section includes the following for ADDITIVE1:

Contractor’s design proposal and installation of a new pump house, concrete slab for existing vertical water well and pressure tank, and relocating electric meter to comply with current water well/water system/electrical codes and regulations.

The contractor shall provide all professional services, labor, equipment, testing, permits and materials to complete the required engineering design, prepare the construction documents for installation of new pump house and associated electrical including design calculations, construction drawings and specifications for the pump house and related work. The drawings and specifications shall be reviewed and stamped by a Professional Engineer currently licensed by the State of California.

1.02 APPLICABLE CODES, REGULATIONS

• All applicable American Water Works Association (AWWA) standards pertaining to wells and water storage and transmission.

• International Building Code (IBC), latest edition or California Building Code (CBC), latest edition.

• County of San Diego well regulations and permits.

• National Electric Code, most recent edition with California amendments.

• San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) Company requirements for electrical service.

• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), Regulations for Notice of Intent (NOI), Stormwater Management Plan and permit.

• National Sanitation Foundation (NSF)

When codes and/or regulations overlap, whichever is more stringent shall apply.

1.03 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION

The following documents in PDF file format are provided to assist in fulfilling the requirements of this project:

1.03.1 Boulder Oaks CG layout

1.04 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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1.04.1 Payment will be made at the contract unit price designated in the Schedule of Items and will constitute full compensation for all design, required review/approval and permits, materials, labor, equipment, testing, and incidentals necessary to complete the work specified herein.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.01 DRAWINGS

a. Contractor’s Design Proposal to include: building/site layout, elevation and grades for finish floor of new pump house, including backfill, base and subbase materials, concrete materials, and finish grades around the structure. Design to include all pertinent data required to understand the quality of components, dimensional relationships, dimensions, integration with other materials, assembly techniques, structural aspects, tolerances, compaction requirements, sampling and testing, color, finish, texture, and other such characteristics as may be necessary to fully describe the finished product. All proposed materials to be included on drawings.

b. Construction elements of design to include, but are not limited to: site work, surveying, staking, demolition, required access and clearances, clearing and grubbing, grading, excavation, placement, compaction and finish grading, best management practices (BMP’s), earthwork, aggregate base or required base and subbase materials, portland cement concrete, concrete reinforcement, sampling and testing, and all other design requirements.

c. Design Proposal shall meet all applicable Codes and Regulations specified herein.

d. Pump house shall provide additional space for future chlorination setup (3’ x 3’) and electrical for existing heating element, lighting, and planned chlorination pump. Overall pump house measures approximately 8’ x 10’. Concrete slab shall have cut off wall extends one foot below ground.

e. Pump house design concept shall have concrete wall (block) with aluminum or galvanized metal standing seam roof. Finish exterior color scheme shall match existing building structures within the Campground as approved by the CO.

f. Relocated electric meter shall provide minimum 10’ clearance from pump house for well service equipment access. The contractor shall investigate the job site and obtain CO approval for final location of the meter.

g. Provide 6’ high chain link fence around the pump house and electric meter with approx. 5’ clearance. Final location of the fence and the gate as agreed by the CO.

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h. Pump house shall have lockable pedestrian door and roof access hatch 2’ x 2’ directly above well head for well services, hatch shall receive large shackle pad lock.

i. Contractor shall perform field reconnaissance, surveys, and site investigations including survey of existing locations, existing ground conditions and materials, sampling and testing of site soil materials necessary to obtain engineering information and design data required for the completion of the design documents for the project. Contractor shall be responsible for any fees and permits required for execution of the work. The Contractor shall make their own field measurements to verify any dimensions shown on government furnished information, as necessary.

j. Ensure positive drainage away from the building. Finish grading around concrete shall be backfilled to within one quarter inch of top of concrete slab and shall be sloped three horizontal to one vertical or flatter.

k. Minimize ground disturbance and protect existing improvements in the design approach.

l. Contractor’s Design proposal shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 23 Shop

Drawings, Product Data and Submittals for review and approval.

m. Contractor Design proposal drawings shall be prepared in accordance with the National CAD Standard to show clearly and concisely the type and extent of work to be performed and detailed requirements for workmanship and materials. All drawings shall be stamped by a California licensed Professional Engineer or Architect. The drawings shall be drawn to appropriate scales for a 24”x36” sheet and dimensioned completely and accurately. All drawings shall be created in or shall be compatible with Autocad 2018. Use only Autocad standard line types, line weights and fonts. Use only colors 1-9 for all layers. Colors shall be by layer. All layers shall be named with name and description of feature. The drawings shall be submitted on two copies of compact discs (CD) along with two paper sets of scaled 24”x36” color drawings.

2.02 SPECIFICATIONS

The specifications shall be complete, clear and as a minimum shall amplify all information shown on the drawings and shall include detailed requirements for workmanship, materials and equipment using the Construction Specification Institute standards. For the final project submittal, specifications shall be submitted on CD using Microsoft Word 2013 or compatible software. The format of contract specifications may be used as a template for proposed design specifications.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

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3.1 GOVERNMENT REVIEWS

Following completion of each design phase, the Government will perform a submittal review. The Government will review and accept, with or without comments, each schedule item prior to the contractor initiating work on the subsequent schedule item. The technical comments shall be incorporated into the design before completion of the next design phase.

The Government reserves the right to a period of a sufficient length to adequately review each phase of the project design and the project submittals. The estimated Government review period for each submittal is 14 calendar days. Allow 21 calendar days for review of mechanical and electrical system, building design, and specifications submittals.

END OF 01 01 11

SUMMARY OF WORK Section 01 11 00-1

SECTION 01 11 00 - SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Location: Boulder Oaks Campground, San Diego County, Descanso Ranger District

From San Diego, CA travel east on Interstate 8 for approximately 50 miles to Buckman Springs Road.

Turn right onto Buckman Springs Road. Turn left onto Hwy 80. Drive on Hwy 80 for approximately 2 miles. The entrance to the Boulder Oaks Campground is on the right.

1. This project will include, but is not limited to the following:

a. Construction elements include, but are not limited to; site work, surveying, demolition, clearing and grubbing, excavation and placement, best management practices (BMP’s), aggregate road surfacing with geotextile for campground loops; portland cement concrete, concrete reinforcement, sampling and testing, signage and marking for concrete accessible parking and walkway, and rock barriers.

b. The contractor will work closely with the Contracting Officer Representative to schedule oversight of a forest archaeological and botanical monitor for all ground disturbance and vegetation clearing.

c. See the demolition specification 02 41 00 for the guidelines for removal and disposal of hazardous materials.

2. ADDITIVES:

a. ADDITIVE1: Demolition of existing pump house and attached features, no work on existing water system is required. Design and installation of new well building enclosure. The contractor is responsible for all design, material, all site preparation, clearing and grubbing, earthwork, and coordination of delivery, installation and construction of pump house. Work also includes relocating electrical meter.

b. ADDITIVE2: Additional aggregate surfacing.

1.2 WORK SEQUENCE

A. The work shall be conducted in one phase.

B. Work shall not commence before Notice to Proceed issuance.

C. All work shall be substantially complete and ready for occupancy within 60 calendar days of the Notice to

Proceed

1.3 USE OF PREMISES

A. See Section 01 14 00, Work Restrictions.

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1.4 CONTRACTOR’S SCHEDULE

A. The contractor shall provide the Government with a complete work schedule at the project prework conference describing the different work activities and when they will be initiated and completed. The Contractor will be expected to follow this schedule during the course of the contract or shall submit a revised schedule within 48 hours of any unforeseen delays or changes. Such schedule shall be in the form of a Critical Path Schedule and shall include the timing for each major phase of the work. The schedule shall include the sequencing of the various phases of the work and work specialties, and shall constitute a basis for the evaluation of time extensions in the negotiations for changes.

1.5 SPECIFICATION FORMATS AND CONVENTIONS

A. Specification Format: The Specifications are organized into Division and Sections using the 48-division format and Construction Specification Institute (CSI) “Master Format” numbering system.

B. Specifications Content: The Specifications use certain convention for the style of language and the intended meaning of certain terms, words, and phrases when used in particular situations. The conventions are as follows:

1. Abbreviated Language: Language used in the Specifications and other Contract Documents is abbreviated.

Words and meanings shall be interpreted as appropriate. Words implied, but not stated, shall be inferred, as the same required. Singular words shall be interpreted as plural and plural words shall be interpreted as singular where applicable as the context of the Contract Documents indicates.

2. Imperative mood and streamlined language are generally used in the Specifications. Requirements expressed in the imperative mood are to be performed by Contractor. Occasionally, the indicative or subjunctive mood may be used in the Section text for clarity to describe responsibilities that must be fulfilled indirectly by Contractor or by others when so noted.

a. The words “shall,” “shall be,” or “shall comply with,” depending on the context, are implied where used within a sentence or phrase.

1.6 DAYS/HOURS OF OPERATION

A. The Contractor’s hours of operation shall be restricted to 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, unless otherwise specified. In addition, the work shall be shut down during the following periods.

1. Work shall be shut down on Saturdays, Sundays, and all federally listed Holidays.

2. One week shutdown for the week of Thanksgiving, and two week shutdown for weeks of Christmas and

New Years.

3. Contract time has been adjusted to reflect these periods of shutdown.

1.7 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. The work shall be measured for each item as listed below and as shown on the Schedule of Items.

1. Lump Sum Quantity (LSQ) shall be measured as one job and shall include all mobilization, preparation work, site work, cleanup and the like.

2. Actual Quantity (AQ) shall be measured as the actual work completed as described in Contract

Specifications herein.

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3. Design Quantity (DQ) shall be 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.

B. Payment: Payment for the quantity or unit, as measured above, will be at the contract unit price as shown on the

Schedule of Items. Payment will constitute full compensation for all labor, equipment, materials, testing and incidentals necessary to complete the work described herein.

C. No separate payment will be made for work specified in this section.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATORY AGENCIES:

A. All work performed shall comply with Health, Safety and Fire Codes, OSHA regulations and/or applicable regulations established by Local, County and State codes and ordinances.

END OF SECTION 01 11 00

WORK RESTRICTIONS Section 01 14 00-1

SECTION 01 14 00 - WORK RESTRICTIONS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

A. This work consists of the use by the Contractor of areas and facilities owned by the Government during the construction of this project.

1.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. No separate payment will be made for work specified in this section.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

3.1 No water will be available for the Contractors use. Contractor’s imported water source shall be free of all deleterious materials. All water is considered incidental to individual work items. No telephone or electrical will be available for the Contractor’s use.

3.2 The Contractor will have full use of the site within the project area as determined by the COR for construction operations. The Contractor may store equipment and materials in this area. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing for the security of the equipment and materials delivered and stored at the jobsite. Contractor’s use of the delineated portion of the premises is limited by the Government’s right to perform work or to retain other Contractors on portions of the project.

3.3 All work shall be performed in a manner to minimize ground disturbance.

3.4 The Contractor shall take all reasonable precautions to ensure a safe construction area.

3.5 The Contractor's operations shall at no time interfere with emergency vehicle traffic.

3.6 The Contractor shall return the area designated for equipment and materials storage to the original state at the completion of the project.

3.7 Contractor shall cleanup work areas on a daily basis in accordance with Section 01 74 00, Construction Waste

Management and Disposal.

END OF SECTION 01 14 00

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION Section 01 31 00-1

SECTION 01 31 00 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

A. This Section specifies administrative and supervisory requirements necessary for project coordination including, but not necessarily limited to:

1. General Project Coordination Procedures.

2. Contractor's personnel.

3. General installation provisions.

4. Cleaning and protection.

1.2 COORDINATION

A. Coordination: Coordinate construction activities included under various Sections of these specifications in order to assure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work. Coordinate construction operations included under different Sections of the Specifications that are dependent upon each other for proper installation, connection, and operation.

1. Where installation of one part of the Work is dependent on installation of other components, either before or after its own installation, schedule construction activities in the sequence required to obtain the best results.

2. Where availability of space is limited, coordinate installation of different components to assure maximum accessibility for required maintenance, service and repair.

3. Make adequate provisions to accommodate items scheduled for later installation.

B. Conservation: Coordinate construction activities in order to ensure that operations are carried out with consideration given to conservation of energy, water, and materials.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Coordination Drawings: Prepare and submit coordination Drawings where close coordination is required for installation of products and materials fabricated off-site by separate entities, and where limited space availability necessitates maximum utilization of space for efficient installation of different components.

1. Indicate required installation sequences.

2. Indicate relationship of components shown on separate shop drawings.

3. Comply with requirements contained in Section 01 33 00, Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples.

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1.4 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. No separate measurement or payment will be made for work specified in this section.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (Not Used)

3.1 GENERAL INSTALLATION PROVISION

A. Inspection of Conditions: Require the installer of each major component to inspect both the substrate and conditions under which Work is to be performed. Do not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected in an acceptable manner.

B. Manufacturer's Instructions: Comply with manufacturer's installation instructions and recommendations, to the extent that those instructions and recommendations are more explicit or stringent than requirements contained in Contract Documents.

C. Inspect materials or equipment immediately upon delivery and again prior to installation. Reject damaged and defective items.

D. Provide attachment and connection devices and methods necessary for securing Work. Secure Work true to line and level. Allow for expansion and building movement.

E. Visual Effects: Provide uniform joint widths in exposed Work. Arrange joints in exposed Work to obtain the best visual effect. Refer questionable choices to the Contracting Officer for final decision.

F. Recheck measurements and dimensions before starting each installation.

G. Install each component during weather conditions and Project status that will ensure the best possible results. Isolate each part of the completed construction from incompatible material as necessary to prevent deterioration.

H. Coordinate temporary enclosures with required inspections and tests, to minimize the necessity of uncovering completed construction for that purpose.

I. Mounting Heights: Where mounting heights are not indicated, install individual components at standard mounting heights recognized within the industry for the particular application indicated.

Refer questionable mounting height decisions to the Contracting Officer for final decision.

J. Any damage to or interruption of utilities caused by Contractor or Contractor’s personnel shall be repaired by Contractor and utility restored to full use immediately. The Contractor shall replace all damaged work, materials and equipment with new of like kind or equal, as approved by the Contracting Officer. All repairs shall be in accordance with all local, State, County, Federal building codes and standards.

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3.2 CLEANING AND PROTECTION

A. During handling and installation, clean and protect construction in progress and adjoining materials in place. Apply protective covering where required to ensure protection from damage or deterioration.

B. Clean and maintain completed construction as frequently as necessary through the remainder of the construction period. Adjust and lubricate operable components to ensure operability without damaging effects.

END OF SECTION 01 31 00

SURVEY AND LAYOUT DATA Section 01 32 23-1

SECTION 01 32 23 – SURVEY AND LAYOUT DATA

A. This specification covers construction staking for elevation control, grade control, and site layout AS

SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS.

1.2 REQUIREMENTS

A. Construction staking shall be accomplished under the direction of a State of California licensed Land Surveyor who is closely associated and familiar with construction staking.

B. Final staking for distance and location shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

1.3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Measurement and payment for work performed under this Section will be made under those pay items as listed in the Schedule of Items, and will constitute full compensation for all materials, labor, equipment, testing, and incidentals necessary to complete the work as specified herein and AS SHOWN

ON THE DRAWINGS.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 All stakes shall have sufficient length to provide a solid set in the ground and to provide space for marking above ground when applicable. Control points used for elevation reference shall be 1 inch by 1 inch hubs and shall be of sufficient length to provide a solid set. Subgrade finishing stakes shall be 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch hubs and shall be of sufficient length to provide a solid set. All stakes shall be legibly marked with stake pencil that leaves an imprint or with waterproof ink.

2.2 Paper for survey notes shall be moisture resistant paper. Notes shall be contained in books with covers that will protect the contents and retain the pages in numerical sequence during field use.

2.3 Contractor shall furnish one set of staking notes (electronically), a point data file in Ascii format (electronically) and one set of as-built drawings (electronically in AutoCAD version 2013).

3.1 Furnish all labor, equipment, instruments, materials, transportation, and other incidentals necessary to complete the construction staking in accordance with these specifications and acceptable engineering practices.

3.2 Precision and accuracy requirements are as follows:

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A. Staking for grade control shall be sufficient to provide and produce the grades, shapes and contours AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS.

B. Layout of walks and roads shall be within horizontal accuracy of 0.1 foot and within 0.01 foot vertical accuracy.

C. Trenches horizontal centerline shall be staked a minimum of every 50 feet, at all intersections or junctions, and appurtenances as shown on the drawings. Finished grade for all buildings, water and sewer lines shall be within 0.01 foot vertical accuracy.

D. Building finish floor and location: Layout shall be within horizontal accuracy of 0.15 foot and within 0.01 foot vertical accuracy.

E. Cross sections and slope stake precision:

1. Allowable deviation of cross section line projection from a true perpendicular to tangents, a bisector of angle points or a true radius of curves shall be 2 degrees plus or minus.

2. Cross section topography measurements shall be taken so that variation in ground from straight line connecting the cross section points will not exceed 0.25 foot.

3. Horizontal and vertical accuracy for cross sections shall be taken as 0.1 foot of horizontal distance measured.

4. Horizontal and vertical accuracy for slope stake reference shall be 0.1 foot and for clearing limits shall be 1foot.

3.3 Construction staking in the field requires approval from the Contracting Officer prior to commencement of work. Approval of the construction staking will not relieve the contractor of the responsibility for maintaining the survey work and for correcting errors, whether the errors are discovered during the actual survey work or in subsequent phases of the project.

3.4 Generally, surveyed plans do not include trees with less than six inch diameter.

END OF SECTION 01 32 23

SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES Section 01 33 23-1

SECTION 01 33 23 - SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES

A. This work consists of furnishing technical information, and for the approval of material and product substitutions. Work includes:

1. Catalog Data

2. Samples

3. Design Documents, including calculations

B. Related Work:

1. Certificates and Warranties

2. Engineering Analyses and Results

3. As Built Drawings

1.2 COMPLETENESS OF SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals shall include all pertinent data required to understand the quality of components, dimensional relationships, integration with other materials, assembly techniques, structural aspects, color, finish, texture, and other such characteristics as may be necessary to fully describe the item and its intended use.

B. Incomplete submittals will be cause for rejection. Additional contract time will not be allowed to compensate for incomplete submittal packages.

1.3 SUBSTITUTIONS

A. The Contractor shall submit all required information and submittals or any submittals to be considered as an "or equal" substitution at the Prework Meeting or within 15 days of Notice to Proceed. The Government shall have 21 days to review and approve all information. No work shall be initiated until all submittals related to those work items have been reviewed and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer. After this period, no substitution in products shall be considered and the Contractor shall secure and install products specified or approved. All resubmittals will incur an additional 21 days for review and approval.

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3.1 CATALOG DATA

A. Original Submittals: Copies of original catalog data are required for the submittal (printed or Xerox copies are not acceptable).

1. Data: Each submittal shall have all pertinent data contained therein that is applicable to the item submitted for approval.

B. Resubmittal: Copies of original catalog data are required for each re-submittal.

1. Data: Each submittal shall have all pertinent data contained therein that is applicable to the item submitted for approval.

C. Approval: Upon approval, one copy so noted will be returned and the remainder will be retained by the Contracting Officer.

3.2 SAMPLES

A. Original Submittal: Actual samples of each item for which samples are required (materials and products requiring selection of design, color, texture and finish), unless otherwise specified, shall be furnished for approval. Approval shall be obtained prior to delivery of the material to the project site. These samples shall be representative of the actual material proposed for use in the project and of sufficient size to demonstrate design, color, texture and finish as they will appear in the completed installation.

B. Resubmittals: All rejected samples will be returned upon request and any or all resubmittals required shall consist of new samples.

C. Approval: Upon approval, one sample so noted will be returned and the remainder will be retained by the

Contracting Officer.

3.3 IDENTIFICATION

A. Each catalog brochure or page submitted shall clearly identify the specific item being submitted for approval. A cover sheet shall be provided with each submittal identifying project name, general contractor information, subcontractor information if applicable, and submittal number.

3.4 CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY

A. Representation: By the submittal of any catalog data, the contractor thereby represents that he has determined and verified all field measurements, field construction criteria, materials, dimensions, catalog numbers and other essential data and has coordinated same with the contract documents and other approved submittals.

B. Approval of catalog data shall not relieve the contractor from responsibility for errors or omissions therein.

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C. Prohibitions: No portion of the work requiring catalog data shall commence prior to approval of such items.

D. Coordination: Contractor shall be responsible for coordination between trades to insure total compatibility with or between substituted items and those existing, specified, or otherwise provided.

Alterations required to achieve compatibility with or between substituted items, shall be accomplished without sacrifice of performance and at no additional cost to the Government.

E. Verification: Any change from elements as originally designed shall be substantiated by calculations and/or data certified by a registered engineer or architect licensed in California.

END OF SECTION 01 33 23

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS Section 01 40 00-1

SECTION 01 40 00 - QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for quality assurance and quality control.

B. Testing and inspecting services are required to verify compliance with requirements specified or indicated.

These services do not relieve Contractor of responsibility for compliance with the Contract Document requirements.

1. Specified tests, inspections, and related actions do not limit Contractor's quality-control procedures that facilitate compliance with the Contract Document requirements.

2. Requirements for Contractor to provide quality-control services required by Contracting Officer, Government, or authorities having jurisdiction are not limited by provisions of this Section.

C. See Divisions 01 00 00 through 48 00 00 for specific test and inspection requirements, and as listed herein.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Quality-Assurance Services: Activities, actions, and procedures performed before and during execution of the Work to guard against defects and deficiencies and ensure that proposed construction complies with requirements.

B. Quality-Control Services: Tests, inspections, procedures, and related actions during and after execution of the Work to evaluate that the completed construction complies with requirements. Services do not include contract enforcement activities performed by Contracting Officer.

C. Testing Agency: An independent state certified entity engaged to perform specific tests, inspections, or both. Testing laboratory shall mean the same as testing agency.

1.3 REPORTS: Prepare and submit certified written reports that include the following:

1. Date of issue.

2. Project title.

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

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

5. Names of individuals making tests and inspections.

6. Description of the Work and test and inspection method.

7. Identification of product and Specification Section.

8. Complete test or inspection data.

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

10. Ambient conditions at time of sample taking and testing and inspecting.

11. Comments or professional opinion on whether tested or inspected Work complies with the Contract

12. Document requirements.

13. Name and signature of laboratory inspector.

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14. Recommendations on retesting and reinspecting.

1.3.1.1.1 Permits, Licenses, and Certificates: For Government'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 bearing on performance of the Work.

1.3.1.1.2 Contractor shall be responsible for all fees associated with the project required by utility companies, and Federal, State, County, or local governmental regulatory agencies.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Fabricator Qualifications: A firm experienced in producing products similar to those indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance, as well as sufficient production capacity to produce required units.

B. Factory-Authorized Service Representative Qualifications: An authorized representative of manufacturer who is trained and approved by manufacturer to inspect installation of manufacturer's products that are similar in material, design, and extent to those indicated for this Project.

C. Installer Qualifications: A firm or individual experienced in installing, erecting, or assembling work similar in material, design, and extent to that indicated for this Project, whose work has resulted in construction with a record of successful in-service performance.

D. Manufacturer Qualifications: A firm experienced in manufacturing products or systems similar to those indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance.

E. Professional Engineer Qualifications: A professional engineer who is legally qualified to practice in jurisdiction where Project is located and who is experienced in providing engineering services of the kind indicated. Engineering services are defined as those performed for installations of the system, assembly, or products that are similar to those indicated for this Project in material, design, and extent.

F. Testing Agency Qualifications: An agency with the experience and capability to conduct testing and inspecting indicated, as documented by ASTM E 548, and that specializes in types of tests and inspections to be performed.

G. Inspection of Construction: The Contractor shall maintain an adequate inspection system and perform such inspections as will ensure that the work performed under the contract conforms to contract requirements.

All work shall be conducted under the general direction of the Contracting Officer and is subject to Government inspection and testing at all places and at all reasonable times before acceptance to ensure strict compliance with the terms of the contract.

Government inspections and tests are for the sole benefit of the Government and do not:

1. Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for providing adequate quality control measures.

2. Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for damage to or loss of the material before acceptance.

3. Constitute or imply acceptance.

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The presence or absence of a Government inspector does not relieve the Contractor from any contract requirement, nor is the inspector authorized to change any term or condition of the specification without the Contracting Officer’s written authorization.

1.5 QUALITY CONTROL

A. Contractor Responsibilities: Unless otherwise indicated, provide quality-control services specified and required by authorities having jurisdiction.

1. Contractor's responsibility is to engage a qualified testing agency to perform these quality-control services.

a. Contractor shall not employ the same entity engaged by Government, unless agreed to in writing by Government.

2. Notify testing agencies at least 24 hours in advance of time when work that requires testing or inspecting will be performed.

3. Contractor shall coordinate the Government inspections with the work progress and provide a lead time of three business days.

4. Quality-control services are indicated as Contractor's responsibility; submit a certified written report, in duplicate, of each quality-control service within 2 days of test being performed. Costs for retesting and re-inspecting construction that replaces or is necessitated by work that failed to comply with the Contract Documents shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

5. Testing and inspecting requested by Contractor and not required by the Contract Documents are

Contractor's responsibility.

6. Submit additional copies of each written report directly to authorities having jurisdiction, when they so direct.

B. Special Test and Inspections: Contractor will engage a testing agency to conduct special tests and inspections required by the specifications and drawings.

1. Testing agency will notify Contracting Officer and Contractor promptly of irregularities and deficiencies observed in the Work during performance of its services.

2. Testing agency will submit a certified written report of each test, inspection, and similar quality-control service to Contracting Officer with copy to Contractor and to authorities having jurisdiction within 2 days of test being performed.

3. Testing agency will submit a certified written final report at Substantial Completion of project of all special tests and inspections performed throughout the contract, which includes a list of unresolved deficiencies. Two copies of final report shall be submitted.

4. 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.

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5. Testing agency will retest and re-inspect corrected work.

C. Manufacturer's Field Services: Where indicated, engage a factory-authorized service representative to inspect field-assembled components and equipment installation, including service connections. Report results in writing.

D. Retesting/Re-Inspecting: Regardless of whether original tests or inspections were Contractor's responsibility, provide quality-control services, including retesting and re-inspecting, for construction that revised or replaced Work that failed to comply with requirements established by the Contract Documents.

E. Testing Agency Responsibilities: Cooperate with Contracting Officer and Contractor in performance of duties. Provide qualified personnel to perform required tests and inspections.

1. Notify Contracting Officer and Contractor promptly of irregularities or deficiencies observed in the Work during performance of its services.

2. Interpret tests and inspections and state in each report whether tested and inspected work complies with or deviates from requirements.

3. Submit a certified written report, in duplicate, of each test, inspection, and similar quality-control service through Contractor.

4. Do not release, revoke, alter, or increase requirements of the Contract Documents or approve or accept any portion of the Work.

5. Do not perform any duties of Contractor.

F. Associated Services: Cooperate with agencies performing required tests, inspections, and similar quality-control services, and provide reasonable auxiliary services as requested. Notify agency sufficiently in advance of operations to permit assignment of personnel. Provide the following:

1. Access to the Work.

2. Incidental labor and facilities necessary to facilitate tests and inspections.

3. Adequate quantities of representative samples of materials that require testing and inspecting.

4. Facilities for storage and field-curing of test samples.

5. Preliminary design mix proposed to use for material mixes that require control by testing agency.

6. Security and protection for samples and for testing equipment at Project site.

G. Coordination: Coordinate sequence of activities to accommodate required quality-assurance and quality-control services with a minimum of delay and to avoid necessity of removing and replacing construction to accommodate testing and inspecting.

1. Schedule times for tests, inspections, obtaining samples, and similar activities.

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3.1 REPAIR AND PROTECTION

A. General: On completion of testing, inspecting, sample taking, and similar services, repair damaged construction and restore substrates and finishes.

1. Provide materials and comply with installation requirements specified in other Sections of these Specifications. Restore patched areas and extend restoration into adjoining areas in a manner that eliminates evidence of patching.

2. Retain subparagraph above. Above is for simple projects that do not include a "Cutting and Patching" Section and relies on patching and repair materials being the same as for new construction.

B. Protect construction exposed by or for quality-control service activities.

C. Repair and protection are Contractor's responsibility, regardless of the assignment of responsibility for quality-control services.

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SECTION 01 41 00 - REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. This section describes the codes and standards which apply to the work in this contract. Additional codes and standard may be cited in sections to which they apply.

1.2 CODES AND STANDARDS

A. The following codes and standards shall apply to the work in this contract:

1. Americans with Disabilities Act/Architectural Barriers Act (ADAABA) Guidelines, latest edition.

2. Forest Service Outdoor Recreation Accessibility Guidelines.

3. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), latest edition.

4. International Building Code (IBC), latest edition or California Building Code (CBC), latest edition, whichever is more stringent shall apply.

5. National Electric Code, most recent edition with California amendments.

B. Contractor shall follow all Federal, State, County, and Local regulations.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Building Official as used in the California Plumbing Code, International Building Code, California Mechanical Code and National Electric Code will be the Contracting Officer Representative.

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SECTION 01 57 24 – STORMWATER POLLUTION CONTROL

1.1 WORK OF THIS SECTION

A. Water pollution control work shall conform to the provisions in the CalTrans Stormwater Quality

Handbook and these special provisions.

This project shall conform to the requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit for General Construction Activities by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). This General Permit, hereafter referred to as the “Permit,” regulates storm water discharges associated with construction activities.

Water pollution control work shall conform to the requirements in the CalTrans “Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and Water Pollution Control Program (WPCP) Preparation Manual” and the CalTrans “Construction Site Best Management Practices (BMPs) Reference Manual,” and addenda thereto issued up to, and including, the date of advertisement of the project, hereafter referred to respectively as the “Preparation Manual” and the “Construction Site BMP Manual” and collectively as the “Manuals.” Copies of the Manuals and the Permits may be obtained from the Department of Transportation, Material Operations Branch, Publication Distribution Unit, 1900 Royal Oaks Drive, Sacramento, California 95815, Telephone: (916) 445-3520. Copies of the Manuals may also be obtained from the Department of Transportation’s Internet Web Site at:

http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/construc/stormwater.html.

B. The Contractor shall know and fully comply with the applicable provisions of the Manuals, Permit, and

Federal, State, and local regulations that govern the Contractor’s operations and storm water discharges from both the project site and areas of disturbance outside the project limits during construction. The Contractor shall maintain a copy of the Permit at the project site and shall make the Permit available during construction.

The Contractor shall implement, inspect and maintain all necessary water pollution control practices to satisfy all applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations that govern water quality for areas used outside of the Project limits or areas arranged for the specific use of the Contractor for this project.

Installing, inspecting, and maintaining water pollution control practices on areas outside the Project limits not specifically arranged for and provided for by the Owner for execution of this contract will not be paid for by the Government.

C. The Contractor shall be responsible for all fees associated with the project required by Federal, State, County or local governmental agencies.

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D. The Contractor shall be responsible for the costs and for liabilities imposed by law as a result of the

Contractor’s failure to comply with the provisions set forth in this section “Water Pollution Control”, including but not limited to, compliance with the applicable provisions of the Manuals, Permit, and Federal, State and local regulations. Costs and liabilities include, but are not limited to, fines, penalties, and damages whether assessed against the Owner of the Contractor, including those levied under the Federal Clean Water Act and the State Porter Cologne Water Quality Act.

E. Conformance with the provisions of this section “Water Pollution Control” shall not relieve the

Contractor from the Contractor’s responsibilities.

F. The Contractor shall notify the Forest Service immediately upon request from the regulatory agencies to enter, inspect, sample, monitor or otherwise access the project site or the Contractor’s records pertaining to water pollution control work.

1.2 REFERENCES

Except as otherwise indicated in this Section, the Contractor shall comply with the most recent version of the following documents:

A. CalTrans Standard Specifications, Section 7-1.01G “Water Pollution”, 2010 edition.

B. CalTrans “Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Preparation Manual”, March 2007 edition.

C. CalTrans “Water Pollution Control Program Preparation Manual”, March 2007 edition.

D. CalTrans “Construction Site Best Management Practices (BMPs) Reference Manual”, March 2007 edition.

E. General Permit – Regional Water Quality Control Board.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

Submittals shall include all pertinent data required to understand the quality of components, dimensional relationships, integration with other materials, assembly techniques, structural aspects, color, finish, texture, and other such characteristics as may be necessary to fully describe the item and its intended use.

Submittals for the following items shall be in accordance with Section 01 33 23, Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Submittals.

A. Submit Design Data, Product Data, Material Certificates, and Warranties signed by the manufacturer certifying that products meet or exceed requirements for review and approval by the Forest Service.

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B. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and Permit.

No separate measurement or payment will be made for the work specified in this section.

2.1 PRODUCTS, GENERAL

A. General: Materials shall conform to these specifications and to details in the “Manuals.” As a minimum, the following products shall be included in the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan.

B. All products that may be needed in the event of inclement weather shall be in accordance with 31 20 00, Earthmoving and shall be included in the SWPPP.

3.1 SWPPP PREPARATION, APPROVAL AND UPDATES

A. As part of the water pollution control work, a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, hereafter referred to as the “SWPPP,” is required for this contract. The SWPPP shall conform to the provisions in Section 7-1.01G, “Water Pollution,” of the CalTrans Standard Specifications, the requirements in the Manuals, the requirements of the Permit, and these special provisions. If required, the SWPPP shall be submitted to the RWQCB with a Notice of Intent. Upon the RWQCB approval and the Forest Service approval of the SWPPP, the SWPPP shall be considered to fulfill the provisions in Section 7-1.01G, “Water Pollution,” of the CalTrans Standard Specifications for development and submittal of a Water Pollution Control Program.

B. No work having potential to cause water pollution, as determined by the Forest Service or RWQCB, shall be performed until the Forest Service and RWQCB has approved the SWPPP.

C. The Contractor shall designate a Water Pollution Control Manager. The Water Pollution Control Manager shall be responsible for the preparation of the SWPPP and any required modifications or amendments and shall be responsible for the implementation and adequate functioning of the various water pollution control practices employed. The Water Pollution Control Manager shall serve as the primary contact for all issues related to the SWPPP or its implementation, monitoring and maintenance. The Contractor shall submit to the Forest Service a statement of qualifications, describing the training, previous work history and expertise of the individual selected by the Contractor to serve as Water Pollution Control Manager.

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