TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

CONTRACT NO. CD 50-3.10.8

BRADDOCK HILLS STREET RECONSTRUCTION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION SECTION TITLE PAGES

DIVISION 01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

011000 SUMMARY

012000 PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

012500 SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

013000 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

013216 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULE

013300 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

014000 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

015000 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

016000 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

017000 EXECUTION AND CLOSEOUT REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 03 CONCRETE

033000 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 31 EARTHWORK

312319 DEWATERING

312500 EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROLS

DIVISION 32 EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

320116.71 MILLING

321123 AGGREGATE BASE COURSES

321216 ASPHALT PAVING

321216.10 PAVED AREA RESTORATION

321216.20 PAVEMENT BASE SOFT SPOT REPAIR

321313 CONCRETE PAVING

329119 LANDSCAPE GRADING

329219 SEEDING

LOCATION MAP AND DETAILS

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Summary

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SECTION 01 10 00 - SUMMARY

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Contract description.

2. Work sequence.

3. Permits.

4. Salvage.

5. Special Conditions.

6. Specification conventions.

1.2 CONTRACT DESCRIPTION

A. This Contract consists of all labor, equipment, and material for:

The milling and proper disposal of the existing roadway to the depths and extents shown, soft spot repair, placement of 25mm base and 9.5mm wearing course to a compacted thickness as shown, installation of concrete curb and asphalt wedge curb as directed;

concrete swale replacement; and other work as indicated by the Contract Specifications.

The project is located in Braddock Hills Borough, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

B. This Work shall be completed under one Contract: CD 50-3.10.8; Braddock Hills Street

Reconstruction.

C. Contract Documents shall include the following:

1. Specifications (front end & technical).

2. Drawings (separate, complete bound set).

1.3 WORK SEQUENCE

A. Construct Work in a sequenced manner as described below:

1. Notify the Borough and the Police Department three (3) days in advance of any work.

2. Notify all utilities three (3) days in advance of any work.

3. Post the streets to be reconstructed three (3) days in advance of any work.

4. Provide erosion and sedimentation controls required for project.

5. Provide Maintenance and Protection of Traffic required for project.

6. Verify vertical and horizontal locations of existing utilities.

1.4 PERMITS

A. Owner has obtained or will obtain the following permits and approvals for construction of Work:

1. None required.

B. Comply with all conditions of permits and approvals.

Summary

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C. Obtain and coordinate approvals of local utilities affected by the Work for interruption, relocation, or reconnection.

D. Obtain local temporary construction permits not obtained by Owner. Fees associated with obtaining these permits shall be incidental to the Contract(s).

E. Coordinate with municipality to determine if any roads in project area have weight restrictions.

Obtain bonding for local roads where weight restrictions and the municipality requires such bonding. Fees and other costs associated with bonding local roads shall be incidental to the

Contract(s).

F. Contractor shall provide additional inspection services required by State Highway Department, Railroad, municipalities or other utilities, at no additional cost to the Owner.

G. Invoices submitted to the Owner by PennDOT for inspection, flagging, etc. will be given to the

Contractor for payment by the Contractor. All PennDOT invoices given to the Contractor that are not paid by the Contractor within 30 days will be deducted from the Contractor’s

Payment Request.

1.5 SALVAGE

A. All materials removed and salvaged from this project, except for any manhole castings (frames / covers) and storm inlet grates, shall become the property of the Contractor unless noted otherwise.

1. Deliver manhole castings (frames / covers) and storm inlet grates to a location to be determined by the Owner.

2. Properly dispose of all other salvaged material.

1.6 SPECIAL CONDITIONS

A. Access to all homes and businesses must be maintained at all times.

1.7 SPECIFICATION CONVENTIONS

A. These Specifications are written in imperative mood and streamlined form. This imperative language is directed to Contractor unless specifically noted otherwise. The words "shall be" are included by inference where a colon (:) is used within sentences or phrases.

PART 2 PRODUCTS - Not Used

PART 3 EXECUTION - Not Used

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Price and Payment Procedures

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SECTION 01 20 00 - PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Schedule of Values.

B. Application for Payment.

C. Change procedures.

D. Defect assessment.

E. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Highway Occupancy Permit Inspection

F. Unit prices.

G. Alternates.

1.2 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Submit printed schedule on EJCDC C-620 – Contractor’s Application for Payment.

B. Submit Schedule of Values within 15 days after date of Owner-Contractor Agreement.

C. Format: Use the unit and/or lump sum items and prices on the Bid Form to prepare the Schedule of Values.

D. Revise schedule to list approved Change Orders with each Application for Payment.

1.3 APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT

A. Submit 4 copies of each Application for Payment on EJCDC C-620 - Contractor's Application for

Payment.

B. Content and Format: Use Schedule of Values for listing items in Application for Payment.

C. Submit updated bar chart style construction schedule with each Application for Payment.

D. Payment Period: Monthly.

E. Submit Application for Payment with transmittal letter as specified in Section 01 33 00 -

Submittal Procedures.

F. Substantiating Data: When Engineer requires substantiating information, submit data justifying dollar amounts in question. Include the following with Application for Payment:

1. Affidavits and material invoices attesting to off-Site stored products.

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1.4 CHANGE PROCEDURES

A. Submittals: Submit name of individual who is authorized to receive change documents and is responsible for informing others in Contractor's employ or Subcontractors of changes to the

Work.

B. Carefully study and compare Contract Documents before proceeding with fabrication and installation of Work. Promptly advise Engineer of any error, inconsistency, omission, or apparent discrepancy.

C. Requests for Interpretation (RFI) and Clarifications: Allot time in construction scheduling for liaison with Engineer; establish procedures for handling queries and clarifications.

1. Use AIA G716 - Request for Information or similar format for requesting interpretations.

2. Engineer may respond with a direct answer on the Request for Interpretation form, EJCDC C-942 - Field Order, Proposal Request, or other written method.

D. Engineer will advise of minor changes in the Work not involving adjustment to Contract

Sum/Price or Contract Time by issuing supplemental instructions on EJCDC C-942 or other written method.

E. Engineer may issue Proposal Request or Notice of Change including a detailed description of proposed change with supplementary or revised Drawings and Specifications, a change in

Contract Time for executing the change with stipulation of overtime work required and with the period of time during which the requested price will be considered valid. Contractor will prepare and submit estimate within 7 days.

F. Document requested substitutions according to Section 01 25 00 - Substitution Procedures.

G. Stipulated Sum/Price Change Order: Based on Proposal Request or Notice of Change and

Contractor's price quotation or Contractor's request for Change Order as approved by

Engineer.

H. Unit Price Change Order: For Contract unit prices and quantities, the Change Order will be executed on a fixed unit price basis. For unit costs or quantities of units of that which are not predetermined, execute Work under EJCDC C-940 Work Change Directive. Changes in

Contract Sum/Price or Contract Time will be computed as specified for Time and Material or by lump sum price Change Order.

I. Work Directive Change: Engineer may issue directive, on EJCDC C-940 - Work Change

Directive signed by Owner, instructing Contractor to proceed with change in the Work, for subsequent inclusion in a Change Order. Document will describe changes in the Work and designate method of determining any change in Contract Sum/Price or Contract Time.

Promptly execute change.

J. Time and Material Change Order: Submit itemized account and supporting data after completion of change, within time limits indicated in Conditions of the Contract. Engineer will determine change allowable in Contract Sum/Price and Contract Time as provided in

Contract Documents.

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K. Maintain detailed records of Work done on time and material basis. Provide full information required for evaluation of proposed changes and to substantiate costs for changes in the

Work.

L. Document each quotation for change in Project Cost or Time with sufficient data to allow evaluation of quotation.

M. Change Order Forms: EJCDC C-941 - Change Order.

N. Execution of Change Orders: Engineer will issue Change Orders for signatures of parties as provided in Conditions of the Contract.

O. Correlation of Contractor Submittals:

1. Promptly revise Schedule of Values and Application for Payment forms to record each authorized Change Order as separate line item and adjust Contract Sum/Price.

2. Promptly revise Progress Schedules to reflect change in Contract Time, revise subschedules to adjust times for other items of Work affected by the change, and resubmit.

3. Promptly enter changes in Record Documents.

1.5 DEFECT ASSESSMENT

A. Replace the Work, or portions of the Work, not conforming to specified requirements.

B. If, in the opinion of Engineer, it is not practical to remove and replace the Work, Engineer will direct appropriate remedy or adjust payment.

C. The defective Work may remain, but unit sum/price will be adjusted to new sum/price at discretion of Engineer or Owner.

D. Defective Work will be partially repaired according to instructions of Engineer, and unit sum/price will be adjusted to new sum/price at discretion of Engineer or Owner.

E. Individual Specification Sections may modify these options or may identify specific formula or percentage sum/price reduction.

F. Authority of Engineer to assess defects and identify payment adjustments is final.

G. Nonpayment for Rejected Products: Payment will not be made for rejected products for any of the following reasons:

1. Products wasted or disposed of in a manner that is not acceptable.

2. Products determined as unacceptable before or after placement.

3. Products not completely unloaded from transporting vehicle.

4. Products placed beyond lines and levels of the required Work.

5. Products remaining on hand after completion of the Work.

6. Loading, hauling, and disposing of rejected products.

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1.6 PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HIGHWAY OCCUPANCY PERMIT

INSPECTION

A. PennDOT may assign an inspector on a part time or full-time basis on projects involving work that requires a PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit. Contractor shall be responsible for paying invoices submitted by PennDOT to the Owner for these inspection services.

B. PennDOT invoices for inspection services submitted to the Owner will be forwarded to the

Contractor for payment OR the Owner will pay the invoice directly and deduct the invoiced amount from the Contract. Invoices forwarded to the Contractor that are not paid when due will be paid by the Owner and the invoiced amount will be deducted from the Contract.

1.7 UNIT PRICES

A. Authority: Measurement methods are delineated in this section.

B. Take measurements and compute quantities. Engineer will verify measurements and quantities.

C. Unit Quantities: Quantities and measurements indicated on Bid Form are for Contract purposes only. Actual quantities provided shall determine payment.

1. When actual Work requires more or fewer quantities than those quantities indicated, provide required quantities at contracted unit sum/prices.

D. Payment Includes: Full compensation for required labor, products, tools, equipment, plant and facilities, transportation, services and incidentals; erection, application, or installation of item of the Work; overhead and profit.

E. Final payment for Work governed by unit prices will be made on basis of actual measurements and quantities accepted by Engineer multiplied by unit sum/price for Work incorporated in or made necessary by the Work.

F. Measurement of Quantities:

1. Weigh Scales: Inspected, tested, and certified by applicable State weights and measures department within past year.

2. Platform Scales: Of sufficient size and capacity to accommodate conveying vehicle.

3. Metering Devices: Inspected, tested, and certified by applicable State department within past year.

4. Measurement by Weight: Concrete reinforcing steel, rolled or formed steel, or other metal shapes will be measured by handbook weights. Welded assemblies will be measured by handbook or scale weight.

5. Measurement by Volume: Measured by cubic dimension using mean length, width, and height or thickness.

6. Measurement by Area: Measured by square dimension using mean length and width or radius.

7. Linear Measurement: Measured by linear dimension, at item centerline or mean chord.

8. Stipulated Sum/Price Measurement: Items measured by weight, volume, area, or linear means or combination, as appropriate, as completed item or unit of the Work.

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1.8 UNIT PRICE SCHEDULE

A. General:

1. The items on the Bid Form for this Contract shall be measured and the payment made in accordance with this Section.

2. All payments will be made at the unit prices for each item listed in the Bid Form.

3. Any items not specifically listed on the Bid Form but are necessary to complete the work will be considered incidental to the related items listed on the Bid Form.

4. If a bid item is required to complete work in any of the alternate bid areas and no unit price was provided in the alternate bid schedule, the unit price included in the base bid schedule will be used and no claims for additional payment shall be considered.

B. Contingent Items:

1. All items in the Bid Form which are designated as “Contingent” are for work not included in any of the other lump sum or unit price items of the Bid Form and are for work that may or may not be ordered by the Engineer to be used in the project depending on the Engineer’s evaluation of actual field conditions encountered. Such work shall be performed only as, and when, ordered by the Engineer and the

Contractor shall be aware that payment will be made under these items only for the quantities actually ordered by the Engineer.

2. When the term “as ordered by the Engineer” is used in describing the method of measurement or basis of payment, it shall be understood that the order from the

Engineer to the Contractor will be either: 1) a written directive, or 2) a verbal directive to be followed by written directive within 24 hours from the Engineer to the Contractor to eliminate the possibility of a misunderstanding.

3. Quantities for contingent items listed on the Bid Form are estimated. The Engineer has the right to order that contingent items be used in smaller or larger quantities than is indicated in the Bid Form. The Contractor shall not have any right to demand payment for any costs associated with the items, including, but not limited to, overhead and/or profit due to the fact that these items were not used in the work or used in smaller quantities than that indicated in the Bid Form. Quantities ordered by the Engineer that exceed those indicated in the Bid Form will be paid for at the unit price provided therein.

C. Pay Items and Measurement Methods: Pay items are listed in the order they appear on the Bid

Schedule and unless stated otherwise, the numbers correspond to the Pay Item Numbers on the Bid Schedule.

1. CORE SAMPLES

A. Under this section, the CORE SAMPLES shall be Measured and Paid for on an Each basis.

The payment shall be full compensation for the core samples complete in place consisting of all labor, equipment and materials including coring, backfill, compaction, preparing and submitting a report detailing core sample findings to engineer, utility and property owner coordination, temporary asphalt restoration as directed by the engineer. Any downtime will be considered incidental to the construction of this project, and no claims for extra payment for the downtime shall be considered.

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2. MILLING OF ROADWAY FULL WIDTH, 4 ½” DEPTH

A. Under this section, the performance of MILLING OF ROADWAY FULL WIDTH, 4 ½"

DEPTH shall be Measured and Paid for on a Square Yard basis. Millings will remain the property of the Contractor. Payment shall be for milling to the depth indicated, hauling and proper disposal of milled material, labor, tools, equipment, and the necessary removal and cutting of keyways along with any required restoration and incidentals as necessary to complete the work.

3. SOFT SPOT REPAIR (AS DIRECTED)

A. Under this section, the performance of SOFT SPOT REPAIR shall be Measured and Paid for on a Square Yard basis. Payment shall include the removal and proper disposal of defective subbase to the depth shown, compaction, the placement and compaction of No. 2A stone, placement and compaction of Base Course, and all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, and incidentals necessary to complete the work.

4. SUPERPAVE BASE COURSE, 3” DEPTH

A. Under this section, the installation of Superpave Asphalt Mixture Design, 25mm, PG 64-22, Base Course, 3” Compacted Depth, shall be Measured and Paid for on a Tonnage basis.

Payment shall include, but is not limited to, material (including a tack coat) placed to the limits in accordance with the Contract Documents, all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, and incidentals necessary to complete the work.

5. SUPERPAVE WEARING COURSE, 1 ½” DEPTH

A. Under this section, the installation of Superpave Asphalt Mixture Design, 9.5mm, PG 64-22

Fine-Grade Wearing Course 0.3 to 3.0 million ESAL’s, SRL E, 1 ½” Compacted Depth, shall be Measured and Paid for on a Square Yard basis. Payment shall include, but is not limited to, material placed to the limits in accordance with the Contract Documents, broom cleaning the existing surface, application of the bituminous tack coat in accordance with

Penn DOT Publication 408, Section 460, PG 64-22 joint sealant to surface and curb, and all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, and incidentals as necessary to complete the work.

6. ASPHALT WEDGE CURB

A. Under this section, the installation of ASPHALT WEDGE CURB shall be Measured and

Paid for on a Linear Foot basis. The payment shall be full compensation for the wedge curb complete in place, including but not limited to, wearing course, binder course, all equipment, material, labor, and all incidentals required to complete the work.

7. CONCRETE CURB

A. Under this section, the construction of the CONCRETE CURB shall be Measured and Paid for at the Contract price on a Linear Foot basis. Payment shall include, but is not limited to, all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, and incidentals necessary to remove the existing curb and construct the new concrete curb as directed.

8. CONCRETE SWALE , 6” THICK

A. This item will be Measured and Paid for horizontally to the nearest whole Square Yard

(1.0 SY) and includes all labor, equipment, concrete, reinforcement, formwork, supplies, miscellaneous materials, finish, curing, and incidentals required to remove the existing swale and construct the new concrete swale as directed.

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9. MOBILIZATION

A. All mobilization costs, including, but not limited to, bonding, insurance, testing, etc., will be considered incidental costs of the construction of this project, and no claims for extra payment for any of these items shall be considered.

10. SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROLS

A. Under this section, the performance of SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROLS, to include inlet filter bags, compost filter sock, pumped water filter bags, etc. shall be furnished by contractor and will be considered incidental costs of the construction of this project, and no claims for extra payment for any of these items shall be considered.

11. GRADE ADJUSTMENTS FOR MAHOLES, INLETS AND UTILITY BOXES

A. Under this section, the performance of GRADE ADJUSTMENTS FOR MANHOLES, INLETS

AND UTILITY BOXES, to include riser rings, grade adjustment, etc. shall be furnished by contractor and will be considered incidental costs of the construction of this project, and no claims for extra payment for any of these items shall be considered.

12. KEYWAYS

A. Under this section, the construction of KEYWAYS shall be considered incidental to the

Contract. All labor, equipment, materials and supplies necessary to complete the work shall be considered incidental.

13. PAVED AREA RESTORATION

A. Under this section, the performance of PAVED AREA RESTORATION activities will be considered incidental costs for the construction of this project, and no claims for extra payment for any of these activities shall be considered.

14. UNPAVED AREA RESTORATION

A. Under this section, the performance of UNPAVED AREA RESTORATION activities will be considered incidental costs for the construction of this project, and no claims for extra payment for any of these activities shall be considered. The unpaved area restoration shall be complete and in place, including but not limited to, labor, materials, incidentals, site preparation, soil testing, fertilizing, seeding, mulching, driveway stone placement (if applicable), stone roadway shoulders (if applicable), and all incidentals necessary for the restoration of all areas disturbed by construction activities. Restoration efforts shall produce turf grass site stabilization of seventy percent (70%) as a minimum.

1.9 ALTERNATES

A. Alternates quoted on Bid Forms will be reviewed and accepted or rejected at Owner's option.

Accepted Alternates will be identified in Owner-Contractor Agreement. The Owner-

Contractor Agreement may identify certain Alternates to remain an Owner option for a stipulated period of time.

B. Coordinate related Work and modify surrounding Work. Description for each Alternate is recognized to be abbreviated but requires that each change shall be complete for scope of

Work affected.

1. Coordinate related requirements among Specification Sections as required.

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2. Include as part of each Alternate: Miscellaneous devices, appurtenances, and similar items incidental to or necessary for complete installation.

3. Coordinate Alternate with adjacent Work and modify or adjust as necessary to ensure integration.

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Substitution Procedures

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SECTION 01 25 00 - SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Quality assurance.

B. Product options.

C. Product substitution procedures.

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Contracts are based on products and standards established in Contract Documents without consideration of proposed substitutions.

B. Products specified define standard of quality, type, function, dimension, appearance, and performance required.

C. Substitution Proposals: Permitted for specified products except where specified otherwise. Do not substitute products unless substitution has been accepted and approved in writing by Owner.

1.3 PRODUCT OPTIONS

A. See Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements.

1.4 PRODUCT SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

A. Engineer will consider requests for substitutions only within 15 days after date of Owner-

Contractor Agreement.

B. Substitutions may be considered when a product becomes unavailable through no fault of

Contractor.

C. Document each request with complete data, substantiating compliance of proposed substitution with Contract Documents, including:

1. Manufacturer's name and address, product, trade name, model, or catalog number, performance and test data, and reference standards.

2. Itemized point-by-point comparison of proposed substitution with specified product, listing variations in quality, performance, and other pertinent characteristics.

3. Reference to Article and Paragraph numbers in Specification Section.

4. Cost data comparing proposed substitution with specified product and amount of net change to Contract Sum.

5. Changes required in other Work.

6. Availability of maintenance service and source of replacement parts as applicable.

7. Certified test data to show compliance with performance characteristics specified.

8. Samples when applicable or requested.

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9. Other information as necessary to assist Engineer's evaluation.

D. A request constitutes a representation that the Contractor:

1. Has investigated proposed product and determined that it meets or exceeds quality level of specified product.

2. Will provide same warranty for substitution as for specified product.

3. Will coordinate installation and make changes to other Work that may be required for the

Work to be complete with no additional cost to Owner.

4. Waives claims for additional costs or time extension that may subsequently become apparent.

5. Will coordinate installation of the accepted substitute, making such changes as may be required for the Work to be complete in all respects.

6. Will reimburse Owner and Engineer for review or redesign services associated with reapproval by authorities having jurisdiction.

E. Substitutions will not be considered when they are indicated or implied on Shop Drawing or

Product Data submittals without separate written request or when acceptance will require revision to Contract Documents.

F. Substitution Submittal Procedure:

1. Submit requests for substitutions on format approved by Engineer.

2. Submit three copies of Request for Substitution for consideration. Limit each request to one proposed substitution.

3. Submit Shop Drawings, Product Data, and certified test results attesting to proposed product equivalence. Burden of proof is on proposer.

4. Engineer will notify Contractor in writing of decision to accept or reject request.

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Administrative Requirements

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SECTION 01 30 00 - ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Coordination and Project conditions.

B. Preconstruction meeting.

C. Progress meetings.

D. Preinstallation meetings.

E. Closeout meeting.

1.2 COORDINATION AND PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Coordinate scheduling, submittals, and Work of various Sections of Project Manual to ensure efficient and orderly sequence of installation of interdependent construction elements, with provisions for accommodating items installed later.

B. Coordination Meetings: In addition to other meetings specified in this Section, hold coordination meetings with personnel and Subcontractors to ensure coordination of Work.

1.3 PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING

A. Engineer will schedule and preside over meeting.

B. Attendance Required: Engineer, Owner, Resident Project Representative, appropriate governmental agency representatives, and Contractor.

C. Minimum Agenda:

1. Distribution of Contract Documents.

2. Submission of list of Subcontractors, list of products, schedule of values, and Progress

Schedule.

3. Designation of personnel representing parties in Contract, and Engineer.

4. Communication procedures. Include list of emergency (24 hours a day/ 7 days a week) contacts and phone numbers.

5. Procedures and processing of requests for interpretations, field decisions, field orders, submittals, substitutions, Applications for Payments, proposal request, Change Orders, and

Contract closeout procedures.

6. Scheduling (Progress Meetings, Pay Application submission deadlines, etc.).

7. Critical Work sequencing.

D. The Engineer will prepare record minutes and distribute copies to participants within 5 days after the meeting.

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1.4 PROGRESS MEETINGS

A. Schedule and administer meetings throughout progress of the Work at maximum monthly intervals.

B. Engineer will make arrangements for meetings, prepare agenda with copies for participants, and preside over meetings.

C. Attendance Required: Job superintendent, Contractors, Engineer, and Owner, as appropriate to agenda topics for each meeting.

D. Minimum Agenda:

1. Review minutes of previous meetings.

2. Review of Work progress.

3. Field observations, problems, and decisions.

4. Identification of problems impeding planned progress.

5. Review of submittal schedule and status of submittals.

6. Review of off-Site fabrication and delivery schedules.

7. Maintenance of Progress Schedule.

8. Corrective measures to regain projected schedules.

9. Planned progress during succeeding work period.

10. Coordination of projected progress.

11. Maintenance of quality and work standards.

12. Effect of proposed changes on Progress Schedule and coordination.

13. Other business relating to Work.

E. Engineer will prepare record minutes and distribute copies to participants within 5 days after meeting.

1.5 PREINSTALLATION MEETINGS

A. When required in individual Specification Sections, convene preinstallation meetings at Project

Site before starting Work of specific Section.

1. Preinstallation meetings may be combined with or held before or after regular Progress

Meetings for the convenience of all parties.

B. Require attendance of parties directly affecting, or affected by, Work of specific Section.

C. Notify Engineer 7 days in advance of meeting date.

D. Prepare agenda and preside over meeting:

1. Review conditions of installation, preparation, and installation procedures.

2. Review coordination with related Work.

E. Record minutes and distribute copies to participants within two days after meeting.

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1.6 CLOSEOUT MEETING

A. Schedule Project closeout meeting with sufficient time to prepare for requesting Substantial

Completion. Preside over meeting and be responsible for minutes.

B. Attendance Required: Contractor, Engineer, Owner, and others appropriate to agenda.

C. Notify Engineer 7 days in advance of meeting date.

D. Minimum Agenda:

1. Start-up of facilities and systems.

2. Operations and maintenance manuals.

3. Testing, adjusting, and balancing.

4. System demonstration and observation.

5. Operation and maintenance instructions for Owner's personnel.

6. Contractor's inspection of Work.

7. Contractor's preparation of an initial "punch list."

8. Procedure to request Engineer inspection to determine date of Substantial Completion.

9. Completion time for correcting deficiencies.

10. Inspections by authorities having jurisdiction.

11. Certificate of Occupancy and transfer of insurance responsibilities.

12. Partial release of retainage.

13. Final cleaning.

14. Preparation for final inspection.

15. Closeout Submittals:

a. Project record documents.

b. Operating and maintenance documents.

c. Operating and maintenance materials.

d. Affidavits.

16. Final Application for Payment.

17. Contractor's demobilization of Site.

18. Maintenance.

E. Engineer will prepare record minutes and distribute copies to participants within 5 days after meeting.

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PART 3 EXECUTION – Not Used

Construction Progress Schedule

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SECTION 01 32 16 - CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULE

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Submittals.

B. Bar chart schedules.

C. Review and evaluation.

D. Updating schedules.

E. Distribution.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Within 10 days after date of Owner-Contractor Agreement, submit proposed preliminary schedule defining planned operations for first 60 days of Work, with general outline for remainder of

Work.

B. Participate in review of preliminary schedule jointly with Engineer.

C. Within 15 days after joint review of proposed preliminary schedule, submit complete schedule for review. Include written certification that major Subcontractors have reviewed and accepted proposed schedule.

D. Submit updated schedules with each Application for Payment.

E. Submit schedules under transmittal letter form specified in Section 01 33 00 - Submittal

Procedures.

F. Schedule Updates:

1. Overall percent complete, projected and actual.

2. Completion progress by listed activity and subactivity.

3. Changes in Work scope and activities modified since submittal.

4. Delays in submittals or resubmittals, deliveries, or Work.

5. Adjusted or modified sequences of Work.

6. Other identifiable changes.

7. Revised projections of progress and completion.

G. Narrative Progress Report:

1. Submit with each monthly submission of Progress Schedule.

2. Summary of Work completed during the past period between reports.

3. Work planned during the next period.

4. Explanation of differences between summary of Work completed and Work planned in previously submitted report.

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5. Current and anticipated delaying factors and estimated impact on other activities and completion milestones.

6. Corrective action taken or proposed.

1.3 BAR CHART SCHEDULES

A. Format: Bar chart Schedule, to include at least:

1. Identification and listing in chronological order of those activities reasonably required to complete the Work, including:

a. Subcontract Work.

b. Major equipment design, fabrication, factory testing, and delivery dates including required lead times.

c. Move-in and other preliminary activities.

d. Equipment and equipment system test and startup activities.

e. Project closeout and cleanup.

f. Work sequences, constraints, and milestones.

2. Listings identified by Specification Section number.

3. Identification of the following:

a. Horizontal time frame by year, month, and week.

b. Duration, early start, and completion for each activity and subactivity.

c. Critical activities and Project float.

d. Subschedules to further define critical portions of Work.

1.4 REVIEW AND EVALUATION

A. Participate in joint review and evaluation of schedules with Engineer at each submittal.

B. Evaluate Project status to determine Work behind schedule and Work ahead of schedule.

C. After review, revise schedules incorporating results of review, and resubmit within 7 days.

1.5 UPDATING SCHEDULES

A. Maintain schedules to record actual start and finish dates of completed activities.

B. Indicate progress of each activity to date of revision, with projected completion date of each activity. Update schedules to depict current status of Work.

C. Identify activities modified since previous submittal, major changes in Work, and other identifiable changes.

D. Upon approval of a Change Order, include the change in the next schedule submittal.

E. Indicate changes required to maintain Date of Substantial Completion.

F. Submit sorts as required to support recommended changes.

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G. Prepare narrative report to define problem areas, anticipated delays, and impact on schedule.

Report corrective action taken or proposed and its effect.

1.6 DISTRIBUTION

A. Following joint review, distribute copies of updated schedules to Contractor's Project site file, to

Subcontractors, suppliers, Engineer, Owner, and other concerned parties.

B. Instruct recipients to promptly report, in writing, problems anticipated by projections shown in schedules.

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Submittal Procedures

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SECTION 01 33 00 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Definitions.

B. Submittal procedures.

C. Construction progress schedules.

D. Proposed product list.

E. Product data.

F. Shop Drawings.

G. Samples.

H. Other submittals.

I. Design data.

J. Test reports.

K. Certificates.

L. Manufacturer's instructions.

M. Manufacturer's field reports.

N. Erection Drawings.

O. Pre-construction photographs.

P. Contractor review.

Q. Engineer review.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

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

B. Informational Submittals: Written and graphic information and physical Samples that do not require Engineer’s responsive action. Submittals may be rejected for not complying with requirements.

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1.3 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Transmit each submittal with Engineer-accepted form.

B. Sequentially number transmittal forms. Mark revised submittals with original number and sequential alphabetic suffix.

C. Identify: Project, Contractor, Subcontractor and supplier, pertinent Drawing and detail number, and Specification Section number appropriate to submittal.

D. Apply Contractor's stamp, signed or initialed, certifying that review, approval, verification of products required, field dimensions, adjacent construction Work, and coordination of information is according to requirements of the Work and Contract Documents.

E. Schedule submittals to expedite Project, and deliver to Engineer at business address or submit electronic submittals via email as PDF electronic files. Coordinate submission of related items.

F. For each submittal for review, allow 15 business days excluding delivery time to and from

Contractor.

G. Identify variations in Contract Documents and product or system limitations that may be detrimental to successful performance of completed Work.

H. Allow space on submittals for Contractor and Engineer review stamps.

I. When revised for resubmission, identify changes made since previous submission.

J. Distribute copies of reviewed submittals as appropriate. Instruct parties to promptly report inability to comply with requirements.

K. Submittals not requested will not be recognized nor processed.

L. Incomplete Submittals: Engineer will not review. Complete submittals for each item are required. Delays resulting from incomplete submittals are not the responsibility of Engineer.

1.4 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULES

A. Comply with Section 01 32 16 - Construction Progress Schedule

1.5 PROPOSED PRODUCT LIST

A. Within 15 days after date of Owner-Contractor Agreement, submit list of major products proposed for use, with name of manufacturer, trade name, and model number of each product.

B. For products specified only by reference standards, indicate manufacturer, trade name, model or catalog designation, and reference standards.

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1.6 PRODUCT DATA

A. Product Data: Action Submittal: Submit to Engineer for review for assessing conformance with information given and design concept expressed in Contract Documents.

B. Submit number of copies Contractor requires, plus 3 copies Engineer will retain or submit electronic submittals via email as PDF electronic files.

C. Mark each copy to identify applicable products, models, options, and other data. Supplement manufacturers' standard data to provide information specific to this Project.

D. Indicate product utility and electrical characteristics, utility connection requirements, and location of utility outlets for service for functional equipment and appliances.

E. After review, produce copies and distribute according to "Submittal Procedures" Article and for record documents described in Section 01 70 00 - Execution and Closeout Requirements.

1.7 SHOP DRAWINGS

A. Shop Drawings: Action Submittal: Submit to Engineer for assessing conformance with information given and design concept expressed in Contract Documents.

B. Indicate special utility and electrical characteristics, utility connection requirements, and location of utility outlets for service for functional equipment and appliances.

C. When required by individual Specification Sections, provide Shop Drawings signed and sealed by a professional Engineer responsible for designing components shown on Shop Drawings.

1. Include signed and sealed calculations to support design.

2. Submit Shop Drawings and calculations in form suitable for submission to and approval by authorities having jurisdiction.

3. Make revisions and provide additional information when required by authorities having jurisdiction.

D. Submit number of opaque reproductions Contractor requires, plus 3 copies Engineer will retain.

E. Submit electronic submittals via email as PDF electronic files.

F. After review, produce copies and distribute according to "Submittal Procedures" Article and for record documents described in Section 01 70 00 - Execution and Closeout Requirements.

1.8 SAMPLES

A. Samples: Action Submittal: Submit to Engineer for assessing conformance with information given and design concept expressed in Contract Documents.

B. Samples for Selection as Specified in Product Sections:

1. Submit to Engineer for aesthetic, color, and finish selection.

2. Submit Samples of finishes, textures, and patterns for Engineer selection.

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C. Submit Samples to illustrate functional and aesthetic characteristics of products, with integral parts and attachment devices. Coordinate Sample submittals for interfacing work.

D. Include identification on each Sample, with full Project information.

E. Submit number of Samples specified in individual Specification Sections; Engineer will retain one Sample.

F. Reviewed Samples that may be used in the Work are indicated in individual Specification

Sections.

G. Samples will not be used for testing purposes unless specifically stated in Specification Section.

H. After review, produce copies and distribute according to "Submittal Procedures" Article and for record documents described in Section 01 70 00 - Execution and Closeout Requirements.

1.9 OTHER SUBMITTALS

A. Closeout Submittals: Comply with Section 01 70 00 - Execution and Closeout Requirements.

B. Informational Submittal: Submit data for Engineer's knowledge as Contract administrator or for

Owner.

C. Submit information for assessing conformance with information given and design concept expressed in Contract Documents.

1.10 TEST REPORTS

A. Informational Submittal: Submit reports for Engineer's knowledge as Contract administrator or for Owner.

B. Submit test reports for information for assessing conformance with information given and design concept expressed in Contract Documents.

1.11 CERTIFICATES

A. Informational Submittal: Submit certification by manufacturer, installation/application

Subcontractor, or Contractor to Engineer, in quantities specified for Product Data.

B. Indicate material or product conforms to or exceeds specified requirements. Submit supporting reference data, affidavits, and certifications as appropriate.

C. Certificates may be recent or previous test results on material or product but must be acceptable to Engineer.

1.12 MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS

A. Informational Submittal: Submit manufacturer's installation instructions for Engineer's knowledge as Contract administrator or for Owner.

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B. Submit printed instructions for delivery, storage, assembly, installation, adjusting, and finishing, to Engineer in quantities specified for Product Data.

C. Indicate special procedures, perimeter conditions requiring special attention, and special environmental criteria required for application or installation.

1.13 MANUFACTURER'S FIELD REPORTS

A. Informational Submittal: Submit reports for Engineer's knowledge as Contract administrator or for Owner.

B. Submit report in duplicate within 5 days of observation to Engineer for information.

C. Submit reports for information for assessing conformance with information given and design concept expressed in Contract Documents.

1.14 ERECTION DRAWINGS

A. Informational Submittal: Submit Drawings for Engineer's knowledge as Contract administrator or for Owner.

B. Submit Drawings for information assessing conformance with information given and design concept expressed in Contract Documents.

C. Data indicating inappropriate or unacceptable Work may be subject to action by Engineer or

Owner.

1.15 PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHS

A. Provide photographs of Site prior to the start of Work produced by photographer acceptable to

Engineer.

B. Take photographs of sufficient quantity and detail and from different directions of work areas and adjacent areas to accurately document existing conditions and to properly show the full extent of the work area. Do not disturb or perform construction operations in areas where existing conditions were not recorded on photographs. Take photographs of the following:

1. All roadways, pavements, driveways, sidewalks, and curbs.

2. Drainage ditches and structures.

3. Cross pipes.

4. Adjacent private properties, structures, and improvements.

5. Retaining walls.

6. Lawns and vegetated areas.

7. Any pre-existing damaged or deteriorated improvements, surfaces, or structures.

C. Provide supporting information to identify name of Project, orientation of view, date and time of view, name and address of photographer, and photographer's numbered identification of photographs.

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D. Digital Images: Deliver 2 complete sets of color digital image electronic files on CD-ROM, USB portable storage device, or portable external hard drive to Engineer prior to start of work. Identify electronic media with date photographs were taken. Submit images that have same aspect ratio as sensor, uncropped.

1. Digital Images: Uncompressed TIFF format, produced by digital camera with minimum sensor size of 4.0 megapixels, and image resolution of not less than 1600 by 1200 pixels.

2. Date and Time: Include electronic date stamp on each image and date and time in filename for each image.

3. Additional Information: Include additional comments such as orientation of view, work site designation, street names, or similar information to accurately define the location of the photograph provided such information does not obscure the image.

4. Hardware / Software: Provide any special hardware or software to Engineer and Owner to view images.

E. Color Audio/Video Tapes and digital media containing recordings of similar content may be used to supplement still photographs but shall not be used as a substitute for still photographs.

F. One (1) set of photographs may be required to be submitted to PennDOT for area within

PennDOT right-of-way only. If required, no additional payment will be made to the Contractor.

1.16 CONTRACTOR REVIEW

A. Review for compliance with Contract Documents and approve submittals before transmitting to

Engineer.

B. Contractor: Responsible for:

1. Determination and verification of materials including manufacturer's catalog numbers.

2. Determination and verification of field measurements and field construction criteria.

3. Checking and coordinating information in submittal with requirements of Work and of

Contract Documents.

4. Determination of accuracy and completeness of dimensions and quantities.

5. Confirmation and coordination of dimensions and field conditions at Site.

6. Construction means, techniques, sequences, and procedures.

7. Safety precautions.

8. Coordination and performance of Work of all trades.

C. Stamp, sign or initial, and date each submittal to certify compliance with requirements of

Contract Documents.

D. Do not fabricate products or begin Work for which submittals are required until approved submittals have been received from Engineer.

1.17 ENGINEER REVIEW

A. Engineer will review each submittal, make marks to indicate corrections or revisions required, and return it. Engineer will attach an action stamp to each submittal and will mark stamp appropriately to indicate action, as follows:

1. No Exception Taken.

2. Make Correction Noted.

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3. Rejected.

4. Revise & Resubmit.

5. Submit Specified Item.

B. Do not make "mass submittals" to Engineer. "Mass submittals" are defined as six or more submittals or items in one day or 15 or more submittals or items in one week. If "mass submittals" are received, Engineer's review time stated above will be extended as necessary to perform proper review. Engineer will review "mass submittals" based on priority determined by

Engineer after consultation with Owner and Contractor.

C. Informational submittals and other similar data are for Engineer's information, do not require

Engineer's responsive action, and will not be reviewed or returned with comment.

D. Submittals made by Contractor that are not required by Contract Documents may be returned without action.

E. Submittal approval does not authorize changes to Contract requirements unless accompanied by

Change Order, Field Order, or Work Change Directive.

F. Owner may withhold monies due to Contractor to cover additional costs beyond the second submittal review.

G. Incomplete submittals are unacceptable, will be considered nonresponsive, and will be returned for resubmittal without review.

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Quality Requirements

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SECTION 01 40 00 - QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Quality control.

B. Tolerances.

C. References.

D. Labeling.

E. Testing and inspection services.

1.2 QUALITY CONTROL

A. Monitor quality control over suppliers, manufacturers, products, services, Site conditions, and workmanship, to produce Work of specified quality.

B. Comply with specified standards as the minimum quality for the Work except where more stringent tolerances, codes, or specified requirements indicate higher standards or more precise workmanship.

C. Perform Work using persons qualified to produce required and specified quality.

D. Products, materials, and equipment may be subject to inspection by Engineer and Owner at place of manufacture or fabrication. Such inspections shall not relieve Contractor of complying with requirements of Contract Documents.

E. Supervise performance of Work in such manner and by such means to ensure that Work, whether completed or in progress, will not be subjected to harmful, dangerous, damaging, or otherwise deleterious exposure during construction period.

1.3 TOLERANCES

A. Monitor fabrication and installation tolerance control of products to produce acceptable Work. Do not permit tolerances to accumulate.

B. Comply with manufacturers' recommended tolerances and tolerance requirements in reference standards. When such tolerances conflict with Contract Documents, request clarification from

Engineer before proceeding.

C. Adjust products to appropriate dimensions; position before securing products in place.

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1.4 REFERENCES

A. For products or workmanship specified by association, trade, or other consensus standards, comply with requirements of standard except when more rigid requirements are specified or are required by applicable codes.

B. Conform to reference standard by date of issue current as of date of Contract Documents except where specific date is established by code.

C. Obtain copies of standards and maintain on Site when required by product Specification Sections.

D. When requirements of indicated reference standards conflict with Contract Documents, request clarification…