22. Attachment A - Specifcations .pdf

Attachment A

Specifications

89503221BWA000043

26 May 2021

CASPER SUBSTATION

FENCE

SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

WYOMING

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SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

CASPER SUBSTATION FENCE

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................. 1-1

A. CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................. 1-1 B. DESCRIPTION OF WORK .......................................................................................................... 1-1 C. DESCRIPTION OF BIDDING SCHEDULE ITEM “MOBILIZATION & PREPARATORY WORK” ............ 1-1 D. COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK ................................... 1-2 E. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE ................................................................................................... 1-3 F. MATERIAL ................................................................................................................................... 1-3 G. RIGHT-OF-WAY .......................................................................................................................... 1-3 H. GEOLOGIC INVESTIGATIONS .................................................................................................. 1-3 I. ELECTRIC POWER FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES ........................................................ 1-4 J. WATER FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES ............................................................................ 1-4 K. EMPLOYEE REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................... 1-4 L. EXPLOSIVES AND BLASTING .................................................................................................. 1-4 M. BURIED UTILITIES ..................................................................................................................... 1-4 N. SUBMITTALS AND CORRESPONDENCE ................................................................................ 1-4

DIVISION 2 – SITEWORK ......................................................................................................................... 2-1 A. CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................. 2-1 B. DESCRIPTION OF BIDDING SCHEDULE ITEMS: .................................................................... 2-1

DIVISION 3 – CONCRETE ........................................................................................................................ 3-1

A. GENERAL ................................................................................................................................... 3-1 B. DESCRIPTION OF BIDDING SCHEDULE ITEM “CONCRETE” ............................................... 3-1

DIVISION 13 – ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PROTECTION ................................................................ 13-1

A. GENERAL ................................................................................................................................. 13-1 B. SPECIAL PROVISIONS ............................................................................................................ 13-1

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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A. CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

Construct and complete Casper Substation Fence project, in accordance with the Construction Contract (Standard Form 1442); the Contract Clauses; WAPA’s Construction Standards, including Standard 1 – General Requirements (March 2021), Standard 2 – Sitework (March 2021), Standard 3

– Concrete (March 2021), Standard 4 – Substation Metalwork and Transmission Line Lattice Structures (March 2021), Standard 5 – Transmission Line Steel Pole Structures (March 2021), Standard 6 – Light Duty Steel Pole Structures (March 2021), Standard 7 – Wood Poles (March 2021), Standard 8 – Glued Laminated Structures (March 2021), Standard 9 – Substation – Electrical (March 2021), Standard 10 – Transmission Line – Electrical (March 2021), Standard 11 – Buildings (March 2021), Standard 12 – Painting (March 2021), Standard 13 – Environmental Quality Protection (March 2021), Standard 14 – Communication Facilities (March 2021), Standard 15 – Drawings (March 2021); Standard Drawings; and these Project Specifications and Drawings.

If a conflict occurs between the Project Specifications and the Construction Standards, the Project Specifications shall govern. The Project Specifications and the drawings are used to take exceptions or provide additions to the Construction Standards. Some paragraphs in the Construction Standards will not apply to this job.

WAPA’s Construction Standards, Standard Drawings, and Electrical Equipment Standards are available at https://www.wapa.gov/DoingBusiness/SellingToWestern/Pages/what-western-buys.aspx.

WAPA Project Specifications and Construction Standards are explained in Standard 1 – General Requirements, Section 1.1.1, “Standards and Project Specifications”.

Payment for all work described in these Project Specifications and Drawings package is to be included in the associated Bidding Schedule items.

B. DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

The principal components of work are listed below, these are not listed in the order they need to be accomplished, and other components may be necessary to complete the work as described in the Project Specifications and Drawings:

1. The Contractor shall conduct all necessary demolition to prepare the work area for construction.

2. The Contractor shall provide all materials, labor, and equipment to construct new fence and gates as shown on the Project Drawings, as specified herein, and as required for a complete and proper installation.

3. The Contractor shall provide all materials, labor, and equipment to construct a new concrete sidewalk entrance on the Northeast corner of the Casper Substation as shown on the Project Drawings, as specified herein, and as required for a complete and proper installation.

A more detailed description of the work to be performed under the Contract can be found in Divisions 2, 3, and 13.

The location of this project is the Casper Substation in Mills, WY, 82644. See CAS 0016 for location.

C. DESCRIPTION OF BIDDING SCHEDULE ITEM “MOBILIZATION & PREPARATORY WORK”

1. Bidding Schedule item “Mobilization and preparatory work” includes the following:

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a. Performing mobilization and preparatory work in accordance with Section H of the Contract Clauses.

b. Providing a Construction Program, Breakdown of Contract Prices, and a revised Safety and Health Program including the Positive Fall Protection Plan.

D. COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK

1. COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION: Begin work within 10 calendar days after date of receipt of Notice to Proceed.

2. SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM: Provide Project Specific Safety and Health Program.

3. SUBMITTAL APPROVAL TIME: Except as otherwise provided for specific submittals, Western will require 14 calendar days for review of drawings or data submitted for approval.

4. CONSTRUCTION CONDITIONS AND CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE RESTRICTIONS: The following Construction Conditions and Construction Schedule restrictions shall apply:

a. WORK STOPPAGE: Western reserves the right to stop work at any time if situations arise. If any work stoppages occur the Contractor will be allotted that same time to be added to the total time allowed for completion of all work in Division 1, Section C, “COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK”, Paragraph 1 “PROSECUTION OF THE WORK”. There will be no additional payments for any work stoppages by Western.

b. SITE SECURITY: The Contractor shall be responsible for securing the construction area so that no one may enter or exit through the construction area during or after work hours for the duration of the project and to protect the construction area from weather exposure.

c. REGULATIONS: The Contractor shall comply with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to all areas of construction. The Contractor shall provide safety barriers and equipment as required.

d. VERIFICATION OF DIMENSIONS: The Contractor shall be responsible for the coordination and proper relation of the work. The Contractor shall field verify all dimensions and advise the COR of any discrepancies or obstacles prior to proceeding with construction. Refer to Contract Clause 52.236-3 “Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work”.

e. CLEANUP: A cleanup shall be conducted at the end of each shift to the satisfaction of the Construction Inspector on site. All non-salvageable items and trash shall be hauled off the grounds and disposed of in accordance with applicable state and local regulations.

Items shall be transported in tarp-covered or closed vehicles. Any materials dropped or blown off vehicles shall be picked up immediately by Contractor. See also Standard 13, Section 13.8 “Disposal of Waste Material” and Contract Clause 52.236-12 “Cleaning Up”.

f. PARKING: Parking of the Contractor’s vehicles shall be as identified by the COR or

Inspector.

g. TELEPHONE: At the beginning of construction, the Contractor shall provide the COR with a telephone number at which the Contractor or his representative may be contacted at any time during regular working hours. The Contractor shall also provide a phone number for after-hours contact.

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h. SANITARY PROVISIONS: The Contractor shall provide temporary toilets for the use of construction personnel. Location, type, proposed maintenance, etc., shall be approved by the COR prior to placing toilets. Temporary toilets shall be removed at the completion of construction and the adjacent area restored to the condition existing prior to the start of construction. All costs incurred in connection with the temporary toilets shall be borne by the Contractor.

i. TRASH REMOVAL: All non-salvageable items and trash shall be hauled off the grounds and disposed of in accordance with applicable state, local, and federal regulations. Items shall be transported in tarp-covered or closed vehicles. Any materials dropped or blown off vehicles shall be picked up immediately by Contractor. See also Division 13 – Environmental Quality Protection, Section A. 1. g. Disposal of Waste Material.

E. CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM

1. GENERAL: The Contractor shall submit a project specific Construction Program for approval in accordance with the Contract Clause 52-236.15 “Schedules for Construction Contracts”.

Pending approval of the Construction Program, proceed with work in accordance with the proposed Construction Program.

2. SUBMITTAL TIME: The Contractor shall submit a Project specific Construction Program to the

COR within 14 calendar days after date of Notice to Proceed.

F. MATERIAL

1. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED MATERIAL: The government will not provide any material, equipment, and labor for this project.

2. CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED MATERIAL: The Contractor must furnish all material, equipment, and labor to complete the work identified herein, except as stated in Division 1 - Section F “MATERIAL”, Paragraph 1 “GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED MATERIAL”.

3. MATERIAL STORAGE: The Contractor’s material and equipment storage site shall be determined at the pre-construction meeting. The area shall be kept orderly and free of litter.

4. PROTECTION OF MATERIAL: The Contractor shall ensure that all stored materials are protected from damage and exposure to weather.

G. RIGHT-OF-WAY:

Orient construction methods and equipment to utilize Western controlled rights-of-way or obtain additional temporary access without additional cost to Western. Any additional temporary access acquired by the Contractor shall have prior COR approval. During the contract period, Western reserves the right to use Contractor-obtained access.

H. GEOLOGIC INVESTIVATIONS:

The 8000-series geologic logs of subsurface explorations included in the “Drawings” Division constitute the information and records of geologic investigations for the work. Locations of subsurface investigations are shown on the drawings.

Samples and cores of recovered material were not retained. Bidders shall obtain their own samples and perform tests on the material to evaluate properties, which they believe to be significant. WAPA does not guarantee that the geologic information and records show the conditions that will be encountered in performing the work, but only that the geologic information and records show

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The geologic information may not indicate variations, such as those caused by seasonal fluctuations in rainfall and other factors, which may affect the water level. The Contractor shall determine the nature of material to be excavated, the difficulties of making and maintaining required excavations, and doing other work affected by geology and ground water elevations at the work site.

I. ELECTRIC POWER FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES:

Electric power for construction purposes will be available without cost. Source of supply is located at the receptacles in the existing buildings. Power made available by WAPA will be delivered as single phase, 60Hz, at approximately 120-240V AC. The Contractor shall provide necessary transmission lines, distribution circuits, transformers, and other electrical equipment for distributing the power to the places of use. At Contract completion, remove temporary electrical equipment and distribution lines. The Contractor may furnish power for construction by other means.

The Contractor may furnish power for his operations by other means at no additional cost to WAPA.

Plan and provide all electric power for construction purposes. Provide necessary transmission lines, distribution circuits, transformers, and other electrical equipment for distributing the power to the places of use. At contract completion, remove temporary electrical equipment and distribution lines.

J. WATER FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES:

Water will be furnished for on-site construction purposes to the extent it is available. Furnish equipment and material for conveying the water to the point of use and determine if the water is suitable for use in the work. No charge will be made for water.

K. EMPLOYEE REQUIREMENTS:

In addition to the requirements listed in WAPA Construction Standard 1.4.3 all employees are restricted from wearing a headset, headphone, or other listening device, other than a hearing aid or instrument for the improvement of defective human hearing, hearing protection worn as the hazard exists, or for communication purposes while on a WAPA jobsite.

L. EXPLOSIVES AND BLASTING:

Explosives shall not be used. Explosives may be used only with the prior approval of the COR.

M. BURIED UTILITIES:

Prior to excavation, examine the area and determine the location of buried utilities. Utilities shall be identified with a marker denoting the type of service. Preserve and reinstall any markers existing in place.

N. SUBMITTALS AND CORRESPONDENCE:

1. GENERAL: The Contractor shall furnish submittals via email as specified in the Construction

Standards and this Project Specification to the email address listed under the Transmittal section below and with the following requirements:

a. Submittals shall be in standard PDF, Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx), Microsoft Excel

(.xls/.xlsx), Electronic CAD (.dwg) (AutoCAD 2013), or formats. All submittals in .dwg format shall also be submitted in .pdf format.

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b. All submittals shall include the WAPA Contract number with the three-digit Specification number, if applicable (9503218CWA000XXX-XXX), WAPA project title, Bidding Schedule Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) and applicable division number.

c. Multiple CLIN’s on a single submittal are not permitted.

d. A cover transmittal letter in Microsoft Word or PDF format shall be included with each email submittal.

2. TRANSMITTAL: The Contractor shall submit all correspondence (Request for Information, Submittals, etc.) to the following email addresses care of the COR.

Rocky Mountain Region

ATTN: J5600

Email:RMR-J5600-CS@wapa.gov

3. SUBMITTAL RESPONSE: WAPA will provide a response to all submittals in accordance with Division 1.D.2 of these specifications with an “Acceptable” or “Not Acceptable” status, with comments as appropriate to the email address where the submittals originated.

4. PHYSICAL SAMPLE SUBMITTALS: When physical specimens or digital media are required to be submitted for approval, (i.e., brick samples, roofing material samples, carpeting, CDs, DVDs, etc.) the Contractor shall provide a digital cover letter outlining the physical sample submittal prior to sending the sample (including tracking data when applicable), and shall deliver physical specimens to:

Western Area Power Administration

ATTN: J5600

5555 E. Crossroads Blvd.

Loveland, CO 80538

5. PROJECT PROTOCOL:

a. Electronic Correspondence:

EMAIL SUBMITTAL FORMAT:

Subject Line in Email

Submittal number, Subject, Applicable Standard Number, Project Name/Number, and Contract Number Example: Submittal 017, Steel Compression Dead Heads-Std 10, Ault Substation Stage No 08, 9503218CWA000XXXX-XXX

b. Payment Requests:

file://alkvcengm/S/specifications/2016%20Substation%20and%20T-Line/Guides/RMR-J5600-CS@wapa.gov file://alkvcengm/S/specifications/2016%20Substation%20and%20T-Line/Guides/RMR-J5600-CS@wapa.gov

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EMAIL PAYMENT REQUEST FORMAT:

Invoice number and Project Name/Number and Contract Number Example: Invoice 01, Ault Substation Stage 08,9503218CWA000XXXX-XXX

c. Certified Payrolls-Prime and Sub-Contractors:

EMAIL CERTIFIED PAYROLL FORMAT:

Certified Payroll (CP), Contractor’s names, Week ending (WE), and Project Name/Number, and Contract Number Example: CP-(Smith Inc., Bob’s Electrical), WE 09/12/18 & 09/19/18, Ault Substation Stage 08, 9503218CWA000XXXX-XXX

d. Request for Information:

EMAIL (REQUEST FOR INFORMATION) FORMAT:

Request for Information (RFI), Project Name/Number, and Contract Number Example: RFI-003, Labeling Info, Ault Substation Stage 08, 9503218CWA000XXXX-XXX

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1 Standard 1.1.4 General Conditions

Construction Program

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2 Standard 1.1.6 General Conditions

Breakdown of Contract Prices X

Standard 1.4.1 General Conditions

Site Specific Safety Plan including fall protection

X

4 Standard 1.4.1 General Conditions

Superintendent Resume X

5 General Conditions

Citizenship Forms X

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6 Standard

2.1.1.2(1) &

2.7.1.2(1)

Sitework

Earth Material Testing

Laboratory X

Standard 2.1.1.2.(2)

& 2.7.1

Sitework Earth Material

Compaction Test Reports

X

8 Division 2 Sitework Fence and Gates X

9 Division 2 Sitework Grounding X

10 Division 2 Sitework Geotextile Fabric X

11 Division 3 Concrete Premix Conc X

Standard 3.1.1.2.(1) & 3.1.1.3

Concrete Concrete Testing Laboratory X

Standard

3.1.1.2.(5)

& 3.1.1.4

Concrete Fly Ash For Concrete X

Standard

3.1.1.2.(6)

& 3.1.1.4

Concrete Admixtures and

Curing Compounds

X

Standard

3.1.1.2.(7) Concrete Batch Certificates X

Standard

3.1.1.2.(8) Concrete Test Reports X

17 Standard 3.1.1.2.(2) Concrete Concrete Mix

Design X

DIVISION 2 – SITEWORK

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A. CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS:

The Contractor shall provide all materials, labor, and equipment to construct and complete the work as indicated on the Project Drawings, as specified herein, and as required for a complete and proper installation.

B. DESCRIPTION OF BIDDING SCHEDULE ITEMS:

1. Bidding Schedule item “DEMOLITION” includes the following:

a. Removing the chain link fence and gates as shown on Existing Installation Drawing CAS 0021. It is a standard 7-foot-high chain link fence with a guard of three strands of barbed wire. The fence posts are set in concrete.

b. Removing the wooden rail fence as shown on Drawing CAS 0021. Existing fence consists of three (3) wooden rails supported on wood.

c. The Contractor shall include any credit to the Government for salvage of the equipment and/or materials in this bid item.

d. Existing concrete sidewalk to clear for new sidewalk entry.

2. Bidding Schedule item “MISCELLANEOUS SITEWORK” includes required excavation, for the following:

a. Clearing and grubbing.

b. Grading the excavated surface of the new storage yard to prepare for installation of geotextile fabric and gravel surfacing.

c. Required earth material and backfill to provide leveling material for the new storage yard.

Borrow site shall be on off Government property and rights-of-way.

d. Maintaining and repairing watercourses and drainage ditches around new storage yard and elsewhere as shown on the Drawings.

e. Replacing and protecting existing gravel surfacing.

f. Replacing and repairing existing utility markers.

g. Excavations for fences, foundations, structures, and trenches.

h. Placing and compacting earth material and backfill.

i. Disposing of excavated material. Material from excavations not suitable or required for earthwork shall be removed from the substation and access road right-of-way. The Contractor shall make arrangements required for disposal of waste material in an approved landfill.

3. Bidding Schedule item “STANDARD CHAIN LINK FENCE” includes providing standard chain link fence with gates (type I), guard of three (3) strands of barbed wire, and hardware as shown on Drawings 31 1501, 31 2000-1, 31 2000-2, 31 2001, and 31 2038. Fence shall be erected as shown on Drawing CAS 0021 Rev A.

Electrical ground connections to the fence shall be included in the work and pricing for installing chain link fence.

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Concrete for installing fence posts shall be included in the work and pricing for installing chain link fence.

4. Bidding Schedule item “GRAVEL SURFACING” includes providing 6-inch thick gravel surfacing as shown on Drawings CAS 0021 Rev A. Proposed alternatives to standard gravel surfacing shall be submitted to the COR for review and acceptance prior to installation; review will include, but not be limited to, gradation, compaction, and resistivity requirements.

5. Bidding Schedule item “GEOTEXTILE FABRIC”:

a. GENERAL: The Contractor shall provide geotextile fabric in the areas indicated on the project drawings.

b. SUBMITTALS: Refer to Division 1, Section N, ”SUBMITTALS”.

c. MATERIAL: Geotextile fabric shall be black, nonwoven, with fill tensile strength not less than 200 pounds, fill elongation not more than 50 percent, burst strength not less than 450 psi, not less than 90 mil thickness, and puncture strength not less than 75 pounds. The geotextile should be resistant to UV degradation and biological and chemical environments normally encountered in soils.

d. INSTALLATION: Install geotextile fabric in accordance with manufacturer’s instruction.

DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE

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A. CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall provide all materials, labor, and equipment to construct and complete the work as indicated on the Project Drawings, as specified herein, and as required for a complete and proper installation.

B. DESCRIPTION OF BIDDING SCHEDULE ITEM “CONCRETE”

1. SIDEWALK ENTRY:

a. GENERAL: Bidding Schedule item includes the following:

1. Earthwork, formwork, reinforcement, material used in concrete, void forming material, drilling and grouting anchor bars, anchor bolts, curing, finishing, joints, and other related work and material needed to complete the concrete construction.

2. Providing excavation (Reference WAPA Construction Standard 2 Sitework, Section

2.5.5, “Excavation for Foundations and Structures”) and compaction (Reference WAPA Construction Standard 2 Sitework, Section 2.7.1 “Compacting Earth Material”) for concrete foundations.

3. Measurement for quantities for concrete foundations will be made on the basis of concrete dimensions shown on drawing 31 2000-2. If separate quantities of formed and auger concrete for each type of foundation are shown on the drawing, the concrete quantity shall be the total of the formed and auger concrete quantities.

Regardless of the concrete quantities actually placed, payment will be based on the quantities of concrete shown on the drawing.

b. PAYMENT: Payment for this item shall be included in Bid Schedule Item “CONCRETE”.

c. SUBMITTALS: In accordance with Division 1, Section N – Submittals and

Correspondence.

d. MATERIAL:

1. Cement: Type V cement. As an alternative to Type V cement, Type IIA cement in conjunction with Class F fly ash as noted below may be used. Types are according to ASTM C 150.

2. Compressive Strength: 4500 psi minimum at 28-days for substation concrete.

3. Water-Cement Ratio: Net water-cement ratio, exclusive of water absorbed by the aggregates, shall not exceed 0.45 by weight for NESC heavy or medium loading areas, and moderate or severe frost-susceptible zones per ACI 318, Chapter 4 – Durability Requirements.

4. Type A and D water-reducing and retarding admixtures may be used if approved by the COR.

5. Class F fly ash is required to neutralize severe alkali or ASR reaction in accordance with ASTM C 311 (regarding test data), ASTM C 618 (regarding material), and Standard 3 – Concrete (regarding WAPA-specific requirements). Proposed concrete mix designs shall incorporate fly ash up to a maximum of 20 percent;

minimum 28-day compressive strength shall be maintained in mix design.

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e. TEST FOR POTENTIAL REACTIVITY OF SAND AND COARSE AGGREGATE: Perform test for each source used. If the tests determine the aggregate(s) to be unsuitable as a concrete aggregate, a suitable source will be obtained by the Contractor.

f. CURING: Exposed, formed surfaces of concrete foundations shall be cured with water, resin-base curing compound without fugitive dye, or by covering with polyethylene film.

g. REINFORCEMENT, ANCHOR BOLTS, AND EMBEDMENTS: Reference

2. CHAIN LINK FENCE:

a. GENERAL: The Contractor shall provide all material, labor, and equipment for providing concrete for fence installation; as indicated on the Project Drawings, as specified herein, and as required for a complete and proper installation.

b. PAYMENT: Payment for this item shall be included in Bid Schedule Item “STANDARD

CHAIN LINK FENCE”.

c. SUBMITTALS: In accordance with Division 1, Section N – Submittals and Correspondence.

d. MATERIAL: Concrete Mix: Quikrete Concrete Mix, Product No. 1101 (or approved substitute).

e. INSTALLATION: Install concrete mix in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

DIVISION 13 – ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PROTECTION

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A. GENERAL:

Bidding Schedule does not contain a separate item for “Environmental Quality Protection”. The cost of compliance with requirements of Division 13 shall be included in the applicable bidding schedule items. The Contractor shall review the latest version of WAPA’s Construction Standard 13 – Environmental Quality Protection and comply with all requirements.

B. SPECIAL PROVISIONS:

NO SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR THIS PROJECT

Message from the Administrator

At Western, we show our commitment to safety every day through the actions we take, the training we offer and the work conditions we provide. We expect the same commitment to safety from each of our contractors who provide products or services to Western. In performing work for Western, all contractors must make the right decisions to ensure that the work environment is as safe as possible.

Our safety program is based on four points:

Safety procedures or common sense must be applied by each

Federal and contract employee. Safety should not be set aside to meet a project schedule or for personal convenience.

Employees and contractors must believe that they have the right and the responsibility to identify and take action to reduce, if not eliminate, hazardous work environments and hazardous work practices.

Managers and supervisors must lead by example and execute their responsibility to ensure each job is accomplished in a safe and healthy way.

Safety is a personal responsibility. Each individual makes the decision on what action to take to accomplish a task.

By integrating these principles into every task we take, together we can ensure Western is a safe place to work.

Mark A. Gabriel Administrator