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Material & Equipment Section 104-2

SECTION 105

CONTRACT CLOSEOUT

1.1 FINAL CLEANING

Contractor shall, at completion of work, remove all rubbish, from under and about the Construction Site.

If Contractor fails to clean up, Owner may do so and the cost thereof will be charged to the Contractor.

1.2 PRESUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION, SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION, & FINAL

INSPECTIONS

Pre-substantial Completion Inspection

a. Upon Contractor’s request, Engineer (and his consultants as appropriate) will make an inspection and furnish to Contractor a list of items to be corrected by Contractor.

b. Upon correction of these items, Engineer will arrange a substantial completion inspection to include Owner.

Substantial Completion Inspection

a. At the substantial completion inspection, Owner, Engineer, and Contractor will execute a Certificate of Substantial Completion which states the dates for

1. Commencement of warranties

2. Final completion inspection

3. Modifications to the amount assessed for liquidated damages.

b. After inspection, Engineer will furnish final list of items to be corrected.

Final Inspection

a. Final Completion Inspection will ensure that all deficiencies noted at the substantial completion inspection have been corrected according to terms of the substantial completion certificate.

b. The contractor shall obtain signed release waivers from all suppliers and subcontractors before final payment will be authorized.

c. When all items have been corrected, Engineer will issue a certificate authorizing final

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d. If all items have not been corrected as agreed, Owner may elect to complete the Work under provisions of Section 16 of the General Conditions.

1.3 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

Contractor shall deliver to Engineer prior to substantial completion inspection:

a. Accurate “as built’ drawings and letters of the work if the work is constructed in any way at variance to that shown on Contract Documents. “As built” drawings or descriptive letters for other work will be supplied if requested.

b. Certificates of inspection and of occupancy that may be required by authorities having jurisdiction over the Work.

1.4 OPERATING & MAINTENANCE DATA

Before execution of the Certificate of Substantial Completion, Contractor shall furnish the operating instructions and maintenance manuals as called for in Contract Documents.

1.5 WARRANTIES & BONDS

When written guarantees beyond one year after substantial completion are required of any section of the Work, Contractor shall secure such guarantees and/or warranties properly addressed and signed and in favor of Owner. These documents shall be delivered to Engineer upon substantial completion of Contractor’s work and prior to execution of Certificate of Substantial Completion.

Delivery of guarantees and warranties shall not relieve Contractor from any obligation assumed under any other provisions of his contract.

Nothing herein intends or implies that guarantees and/or warranties shall apply to work abused or neglected by Owner.

END OF SECTION 105

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SECTION 106

MOBILIZATION

DESCRIPTION

1.1 GENERAL

This item of work is provided to cover the Contractor’s cost for general and miscellaneous responsibilities and operations not normally attributable to, or included in, any other single bid schedule item. This shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, work, described or enumerated in this section under the following subsections.

CONSTRUCTION

2.1 MOVING TO AND FROM JOB SITE

This shall include the Contractor’s preliminary arrangements for starting construction operations, work schedules, and transportation of equipment and personnel to and from the project.

2.2 TEMPORARY FACILITIES

Sanitary Facilities for Construction Workers The Contractor shall provide, for all his workers on the project, adequate and reasonably convenient uncontaminated drinking water supply and temporary toilet facilities. All facilities shall comply with the Utah Safety and Health Act.

Utilities for Construction Operations The Contractor shall make arrangements for, secure and pay for, any and all utility supplies such as electric power, water, natural gas or telephone that may be required for prosecution of the work.

Temporary Lighting The Contractor shall provide all temporary lighting required for prosecution of his work and for employee and public safety. As a minimum, lighting levels during working hours shall meet the requirements of U.O.S.H.A. Subsection 1926.56 Illumination.

Heating and Ventilating The Contractor shall provide any and all heating and ventilating equipment required to assure a safe environment for workers and to prevent damage to the project facilities from freezing or excessive temperature.

2.3 PUBLIC SAFETY AND TRAFFIC CONTROL

The cost of all safety and traffic control devices shall be included in the lump sum bid price for “Mobilization.”

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2.4 RESTORATION OF CONSTRUCTION SITE

The cost of all clean-up work as specified in the following sections shall be included in the Bid Schedule lump sum price for Mobilization.

2.5 TEMPORARY UTILITIES

The Contractor shall arrange for secure and pay directly any and all temporary utility supplies he may require for prosecution of his work. The cost of such utilities shall be included in the lump sum price of “Mobilization.”

2.6 BONDS AND PERMITS

The Contractor shall secure all bonds and permits required for the prosecution of the work, the cost of which shall be included in the lump sum price of “Mobilization.”

2.7 STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN. The contractor shall complete and maintain the Storm Water Pollution Plan (SWPPP) for the project per the State of Utah requirements. The contractor shall file a notice of intent and notice of termination with the State of Utah for the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). All costs associated with the creation and implementation of the plan, including filing fees shall be included in the lump sum price of “Mobilization”.

2.8 CONSTRUCTION STAKING

The Contractor shall be responsible for all construction staking to establish the location and grades of the concrete foundations, transformer pad, retainging walls and all other site work. The Owner will provide survey control and benchmark.

END OF SECTION 106

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Method of Measurement and Basis of Payment Section 107-1

SECTION 107

METHOD OF MEASUREMENT AND BASIS OF PAYMENT

Bid Item #1 – Mobilization Payment for this work will be made at the contract unit price for “Mobilization” under Bid Item #1 of the Bid Schedules. Five payments will be made in accordance with the following schedule.

(1) When 5% of the original contract amount is earned, 25% of the amount bid for mobilization or 2 ½% of the original contract amount, whichever is lesser will be paid.

(2) When 25% of the original contract amount is earned, an additional 35% (cumulative total:

60%) of the amount bid for mobilization, or 6% of the original contract amount, whichever is lesser, will be paid.

(3) When 65% of the original contract amount is earned, an additional 30% (cumulative total:

90%) of the amount bid for mobilization, or 9% of the original contract amount, whichever is lesser, will be paid.

(4) When 80% of the original contract amount is earned, an additional 10% (cumulative total:

100%) of the amount bid for mobilization, or 10% of the original contract amount, whichever is lesser, will be paid.

(5) Upon completion of all work on the contract any unpaid amount of the original contract amount for mobilization will be paid.

Nothing herein shall be construed to limit or preclude partial payments. Payment for this item will be made at the contract lump sum price specified under Bid Item #1 of the Bid Schedule.

Bid Item #2 – Site Earthwork, Over Excavation, and Grading

This item shall consist of all material, labor and equipment necessary to grade the project site for installation of the structure foundations, retaining walls and precast concrete wall. The contractor shall confine all operations within the site. Areas outside of the site which are damaged as a result of the Contractors operations shall be brought back to existing conditions or better at the Contractor’s expense.

Subgrade preparation for the substation foundations shall be constructed per the recommendations of the geotechnical report, in Appendix A of these specifications and consist of over excavation, scarifying, and compaction. as indicated on the drawings and specifications.

The price bid shall also include all costs for hauling off the over excavated material.

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Measurement for payment of this item shall be lump sum as specified in the Bid Schedule under Bid Item #2.

Bid Item #3 – Furnish and Install Structural Fill Material

This item shall consist of all material, labor and equipment necessary to furnish and install structural fill material for installation of the structure foundations. The price bid shall include all costs for any structural fill required.

Structural fill shall be constructed per the recommendations of the geotechnical report, in Appendix A of these specifications and as indicated on the drawings and in the specifications

Measurement for payment of this item shall be based upon the unit price as specified in the Bid Schedule under Bid Item #3.

Bid Items #4 - #6– Furnish and Install Concrete Foundations

These items are for the installation of the substation concrete foundations as indicated on the construction drawings.

These items shall consist of all material, labor and equipment necessary for placement of the concrete foundations which shall include installation of concrete (including steel), and other appurtenances, for the thicknesses, widths, grades and locations as shown on the construction drawings. All concrete work installation shall meet the requirements set forth in the City of St.

George Standard Specifications for Design and Construction and Project Specifications (whichever is of higher quality). Materials and compaction testing will be provided by the Owner and shall not be included in the unit price bid. Any retesting due to failure of the Contractor in meeting the specifications shall be paid for by the Contractor.

Measurement for payment of these items shall be based on the unit price as specified in the Bid Schedule Bid Items #4, #5, and #6.

Bid Items #7 - #9 – Furnish and Install Concrete Piers

These items are for the installation of the substation concrete piers as indicated on the construction drawings.

These items shall consist of all material, labor and equipment necessary for placement of the concrete piers which shall include installation of concrete (including steel), for the thicknesses, widths, grades and locations as shown on the construction drawings. All concrete work and

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Any retesting due to failure of the Contractor in meeting the specifications shall be paid for by the Contractor.

Measurement for payment of these items shall be based on the unit price as specified in the Bid Schedule under Bid Items #7, #8, and #9.

Bid Item #10, #11– Furnish and Install 8’ High 20’ Wide Chain Link Gate and 4’ Wide Man Gate This item shall consist of all materials, labor and equipment necessary to install an 8’ high 20’ wide chain link gate and 4’ wide man gate at locations shown on the construction drawings.

The unit price bid for this item shall consist of all materials, labor and equipment necessary to install an 8’ high 20’ wide chain link gate and 4’ wide chain link man gate and shall include, but not be limited to, wire, posts, concrete, fence fabric, gates, and appurtenances.

Measurement for payment of this item shall be lump sum as specified in the Bid Schedule under Bid Item #10 and #11.

Bid Item #12 – Furnish and Install 8’ High Precast Concrete Decorative Wall

This item shall consist of all materials, labor and equipment necessary to furnish and install an 8’ high precast concrete wall as shown on the construction drawings. The precast wall shall be Olympus Precast Fencing or approved equal.

The unit price bid for this item shall consist of all materials, labor and equipment necessary to furnish and install an 8’ high precast concrete wall and shall include, but not be limited to, concrete wall and columns, rebar, footings, masonry pattern and color, and appurtenances.

Measurement for payment of this item shall be based on the contract unit price specified in the Bid Schedule under Bid Item #12.

Bid Item #13 – Furnish and Install Control Building

This item is for the installation of a control building at the grades and location indicated on the construction drawings.

This item shall consist of all material, labor and equipment necessary for the construction of the control building which shall include installation of the building foundation and floor, walls, roof, HVAC system, electrical, concrete flat work and other appurtenances for the dimensions, grades and location as shown on the construction drawings.

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Measurement for payment of this item shall be lump sum as specified in the Bid Schedule under Bid Item #13.

END OF SECTION 107

SECTION 108

NON-PAYMENT ITEMS

The Contractor shall not be paid for the following items. The costs associated with these items should be included in the unit prices for other items on the Bid Schedules.

A. All materials, labor and equipment required to excavate, uncover, remove, replace, or reconstruct any improvement that was not properly inspected and tested at the time of installation as required by these specifications.

B. All construction watering and dust control costs.

C. All items required to be finished on the final inspection “Punch List”

D. All removal and replacement of concrete or road base materials required due to faulty materials or workmanship.

E. All over excavation required due to errors or other decisions and assumptions on the part of the Contractor.

F. Repairs to any existing utilities including power lines, water laterals, irrigation lines, irrigation ditches, and culverts.

G. Damage to public or other physical facilities resulting from the contractor’s negligence or construction operations.

H. Restoration of existing surface improvements.

I. All costs associated with the removal and replacement of materials that are unable to meet testing or warranty requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, excavation, disposal, replacement, shipping and installation costs.

J. All costs associated with traffic control.

END OF SECTION 108

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SPECIAL PROVISIONS

Standard Specifications

The City of St. George Standard Specifications for Design and Construction, July 2000 Edition, latest revision, including all addenda shall govern the construction of this contract except as modified in these special provisions and the general conditions of the contract provided heretofore. The contractor shall have a complete copy of the above mentioned specifications on the project at all times.

In case of conflict between the City of St. George Standard Specifications for Design and Construction and the general conditions, special provisions, modifications, and additions included in these agreements, the special change, modifications and additions shall govern.

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Structural Excavation Section 02222-1

SECTION 02222

STRUCTURAL EXCAVATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 WORK INCLUDED

a. Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment as required to perform all excavation for structures, disposal of excess material, and dust control.

b. Construct and remove all required shoring, cribs, cofferdams, and caissons, and include all pumping, bailing, draining, sheeting, bracing, and related items.

c. Protect existing facilities; utilities, and structures affected by the excavation.

1.02 RELATED WORK

a. Section 02223 - Structural Backfilling

1.03 PROTECTION

a. Prior to beginning any excavation, notify “Blue Stake” and any affected utility companies. Obtain excavation permit from appropriate agencies prior to starting.

b. Protect all existing bench marks, structures, fences, sidewalks, paving, and curbs from equipment and vehicular traffic.

c. Protect above and below grade utilities which are to remain.

d. Protect excavations by shoring, bracing, sheet piling, underpinning, or other methods appropriate to prevent cave-in or loose soil from falling into excavation.

e. Underpin adjacent structures which may be damaged by excavation work, including service utilities and pipe chases.

f. Notify Engineer of unexpected subsurface conditions and discontinue affected work in area until notified to resume work.

g. Protect bottom of excavations and soil adjacent to and beneath foundations from frost.

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h. Grade perimeter of excavation to prevent surface water run-off into excavation.

i. Keep groundwater out of excavation. Remove groundwater from excavation and dispose of in a manner that will not cause damage to adjacent areas or facilities.

j. Where soil has been softened or eroded by flooding or placement during unfavorable weather, remove all damaged areas and replace.

1.04 DUST CONTROL

a. Use all means necessary to control dust on and near the work and on and near all off-site borrow areas.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 FILL MATERIAL FOR OVER EXCAVATED AREAS

a. Provide granular backfill material meeting the requirements of Section 02223.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 PREPARATION

a. Notify Engineer prior to starting any excavation.

b. Identify required lines, levels, contours, and datum.

c. Identify known underground utilities; stake and flag locations.

d. Identify and flag surface and aerial utilities.

e. Maintain and protect existing utilities remaining which pass through work area.

3.02 EXCAVATION

a. Excavate and remove required subsoil for equipment, construction operations, and other work shown on drawings.

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b. The bottom of the overexcavation should be scarified, moisture conditioned to within 2% of the optimum moisture content and compacted to a minimum of 90% of the maximum dry density as determined by ASTM D-1557. The improved building pad area should extend a minimum of 1 foot, horizontally, beyond all concrete pads.

c. If conditions permit, slope excavation sides as excavation progresses to maintain a safe and clean working area.

d. Support excavations so as to not interfere with the bearing of adjacent foundations.

e. Hand trim excavation and remove loose matter.

f. Stockpile excavated material in areas directed by Engineer. Remove from the site any excess subsoil not to be reused.

3.03 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

a. Provide for visual inspection of bearing surfaces.

END OF SECTION 02222

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SECTION 02223

STRUCTURAL BACKFILLING

1.01 WORK INCLUDED

a. Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment as required to backfill adjacent to and under structures and trenches.

b. Furnish, place, and compact fill under slabs on-grade and footings.

c. Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment to control dust, drainage, and noise during the structural backfilling and compaction.

1.02 RELATED WORK

a. Section 02222 - Structural Excavation

1.03 REFERENCES

a. ASTM C 136 - Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates

b. ASTM D 698 - Moisture - Density Relations of Soils and Soil - Aggregate Mixture using 5.5 lb. Rammer and 12 inch Drop

c. ASTM D 1556 - Density of Soil by the Sand-Cone Method

d. ASTM D 1557 - Moisture - Density Relations of Soils and Soil-

Aggregate Mixture using 10.0 lb. Rammer and an 18 inch drop

e. ASTM D 2049 - Relative Density of Cohesionless Soils

f. ASTM D 2922 - Density of Soil and Soil- Aggregate In Place by Nuclear

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Methods (Shallow Depth)

g. OSHA and Safety Regulations

1.04 TESTS

a. Tests and analysis of fill materials will be performed in accordance with ASTM D 698, ASTM D 1557, ASTM D 2049, and ASTM D 2922 by the Engineer.

1.05 SAMPLES

a. Submit samples in accordance with Section 103.

1.06 SITE CONTROL

a. Unfavorable Weather: Do not place, spread, or roll any fill materials during unfavorable weather conditions. Do not resume operations until moisture content of material is satisfactory.

b. Flooding: Provide berms or channels to prevent flooding or saturation of sub-grade.

Promptly remove all water collecting in depressions.

c. Softened Sub-grade: Where soil has been softened or eroded by flooding or placement during unfavorable weather, remove all damaged areas and re-compact as specified, for fill and ‘compaction below at no cost to the Owner.

d. Dust Control: Use all means necessary to control dust on and near the work and on and near all off-site borrow areas. Thoroughly moisten all surfaces as required to prevent dust being a nuisance to the public, neighbors, residents, properties, and concurrent performance of other work on the site.

e. Noise Control: Use equipment that is equipped with adequate noise attenuation devices. Do not cause noise during the nighttime. Comply with Noise Ordinance.

1.07 DEFINITIONS

a. “Backfill” or “Fill” means (a) material used to replace material removed during construction or (b) the act of replacing or placing material during construction.

b. “Backfill Operation” means the method and the activity required to fill surface depressions and excavations.

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c. “Base Course” means the layer or layers of common fill or select fill of designated thickness placed on a sub-grade to support a surface.

d. “Common Fill” means backfill which is not artificially screened or graded.

e. “Select Fill” means backfill which is artificially screened or graded.

f. “Sub-grade” means those areas and surfaces upon which additional materials are to be placed under contract or which are to be constructed or prepared for the future placement thereon of other materials.

2.01 SELECT FILL MATERIALS

a. Material required to stabilize soft natural sub-grade and/or placed below a level one foot above water table shall consist of a mixture of clean coarse gravel and cobbles or one and one-half to two inch minus clear gap graded gravel, as approved by Engineer.

b. Soils used for granular, structural fill should meet the following specifications:

GRADATION PERCENT PASSING

6-inch 100

3-inch 80-100

No. 200 sieve 10-30

Liquid Limit 30 or less

Plasticity Index 10 or less

Maximum lift thickness 8-inch (loose)

Minimum compaction 95% ASTM D-1557

Compacted Moisture Content Within 2% of optimum

c. All trench select backfill shall be well graded sands and the maximum particle size shall not exceed one inch.

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3.01 INSPECTION

a. Verify areas to be backfilled are free of debris, snow, ice, or water and ground surfaces are not frozen.

3.02 PREPARATION

a. Compact sub-grade surfaces to 90% of the maximum dry density, unless otherwise noted.

b. Excavate soft areas of sub-grade not readily capable of on-site compaction.

Backfill with select fill and compact to density equal to requirements for select fill material; unless otherwise noted.

3.03 BACKFILLING

a. Do not fill adjacent to structures until approval is obtained from Engineer.

b. Backfill areas to contours and’ elevations as shown on the plans. Do not use frozen materials.

c. Place and compact select fill materials in continuous lifts, not exceeding eight inches loose depth, unless otherwise noted.

d. Maintain optimum moisture content of select fill materials to attain required compaction density.

e. Make smooth changes in grade. Blend slopes into level areas.

f. Remove surplus backfill materials from site.

g. Leave stockpile areas completely free of excess fill materials.

3.04 TOLERANCES

a. Top Surface of Backfilling: Plus or minus one half inch from grade as shown on plans, unless otherwise noted.

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3.05 COMPACTION TESTING

a. Materials and compaction testing will be provided by the Owner.

b. If tests indicate work does not meet specified compaction requirements, remove work, replace and retest at no cost to Owner.

3.06 REPAIR OF DAMAGED FOUNDATIONS

a. Restore any damaged structure to its original strength or condition and re-backfill to specifications.

END OF SECTION 02223

Chain Link Fence Section 02821-1

SECTION 02821

CHAIN LINK FENCE

1.01 DESCRIPTION

A. This section covers the work necessary for the material procurement and installation of the substation chain link access gate and man gate security fence at locations indicated on the drawings.

B. The Contractor is responsible for providing and installing all fencing materials. The furnished materials shall be new and free from defects and shall include all components for a complete installation.

C. The substation fence shall consist of woven steel fabric on steel posts. The fence shall be a minimum of 8 feet high with line posts no greater than 10 feet apart.

D. The primary components of the fence are:

1. Fabric

2. Line Posts

3. End and Corner Posts

4. Gate Posts

5. Top Rail

6. Extension Arms

7. Stretcher Bars

8. Post Braces

9. Tension Wire

10. Gate Frames

11. Hardware (Hinges, Latches, Stops, Keepers, Ties, Clips, Bands)

1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Applicable Standards

1. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

a. A53 - Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated Welded and Seamless

b. A428 - Weight of Coating on Aluminum-Coated Iron or Steel Articles

c. A491 - Aluminum Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric

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d. A585 - Aluminum Coated Steel Barbed Wire

e. F626 - Fence Fittings

2. Federal Specifications (FS)

a. FF-B-575 - Bolts, Hexagon and Square

b. RR-F-191J/GEN - Fencing, Wire and Post, metal (and gates, Chain-Link Fence

Fabric and Accessories) (General Specifications).

c. RR-F-191/2 - Fencing, Wire, and Post Metal (Chain-Link Fence Gates)

d. RR-F-221/1 - Fencing, Wire, Fence Post and Accessories (Barbed Wire, Woven

Wire and Netting)

3. Compliance Submittals

a. Submit as specified in Section 103.

b. Submit, but not limited to, the following:

(1) Plan layout.

(2) Details illustrating fence height, size and wt/ft of posts, rails, braces, gates, and hardware list.

(3) Erection procedures.

2.01 GENERAL

A. Manufacturer’s standard materials where such materials conform to these Specifications.

B. Conform to FS RR-F-191J/GEN except as indicated or specified otherwise.

C. Fence Fabric Height: 8'-0".

D. Gate widths as indicated.

2.02 HEIGHT

A. The overall fence/gate shall stand 8 feet above grade when erected

2.03 FABRIC

A. The fabric for the fence shall be chain link heavily zinc-coated (galvanized) steel by hotdip process after weaving, 96 inches high, No. 9 USWG steel wire woven in a 2-inch

Chain Link Fence Section 02821-3 mesh. The minimum breaking strength of the wire shall be 1200 lbs. The sides of the mesh pattern shall be approximately 45 degrees to a vertical line. Top and bottom selvages shall have a twisted and barbed finish, barbing to be done by cutting wire on a bias, thus creating sharp points.

B. The fabric shall be galvanized in accordance with ASTM A392, Class II. The weight of zinc coating shall be at least 1.2 ounces per square foot of wire surface, or to stand six 1minute immersions under the "Preece" test.

C. Wire pickets from which this fabric is made shall have a tensile strength of at least

70,000 pounds per square inch, based on the cross-sectional area of the wire.

D. The top and bottom selvage shall be barbed.

2.04 LINE, END, CORNER, PULL AND GATE POSTS

A. All posts shall be steel and conform to the sizes as listed for the specific type of application. Tubular material should conform to ASTM A53 Grade B, for round shapes.

Roll-formed sections shall meet the yield stress requirements of ASTM A36 as a minimum.

B. LINE POSTS shall be 2-3/8 inch O.D. with a 0.154 inch wall thickness. Posts shall be of sufficient height to; (a) accommodate a 8 foot fabric; (b) accommodate extension arms, and (c) be embedded 3 feet into the concrete footing.

C. GATE POSTS for a 3 foot swing-gate shall be 2-7/8 inch O.D. with a 0.203 inch wall thickness. Posts shall be of sufficient height to; (a) accommodate a 8 foot fabric; (b) accommodate extension arms, and (c) be embedded 3 feet into the concrete footing.

D. END, CORNER, AND PULL POSTS shall be 2-7/8 inch O.D. with a 0.203 inch wall accommodate extension arms or extend 1 foot extra, and; (c) be embedded 3 feet into the concrete footing.

E. GATE POSTS for a 30 foot double gate shall be 4 inch O.D. with a 0.226 inch wall accommodate extension arms, and (c) be embedded 3 feet into the concrete footing.

F. All tubular posts shall be galvanized in accordance with ASTM A120. Roll-formed sections shall be galvanized in accordance with ASTM A123.

2.05 TOP RAILS

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A. Top rails shall be round steel pipe or tubing. The minimum size shall not be less than 15/8 inch O.D. nor have a minimum wall thickness less than 0.138 inch. Lengths should be a minimum of 20 feet. Provisions for adequately joining lengths together and securing to end or corner posts shall be compatible for the physical size of the top rail.

Couplings shall be of the outside sleeve type, at least 16 inches in length. The top rail shall employ suitable fittings to allow for the expansion and contraction of top rail, as recommended by the manufacturer. The top rail shall pass through base of line post tops and form a continuous brace from end-to-end of each stretch of fence. The top rail shall be securely fastened to terminal posts by pressed steel connections.

B. Top rails shall be galvanized in accordance with ASTM A120.

2.06 GATE FRAMES

A. Gate frames shall be constructed of tubular steel members which shall be welded at the joints. Additional horizontal and vertical struts may be required to provide for a rigid gate panel allowing for no visible sag or twist. Gate frames shall be made to have approximately 3 inch clearance above the road. The gate location(s) shall be as shown on the Drawings.

B. Fabric for the gate panels shall be the same as the fence. Gate frame and bracing members shall not be less than the structural equivalent of 2 inch O.D. standard pipe.

Steel tension rods and turnbuckles may also be utilized. Gate frame shall have provisions for three lines of barbed wire above fabric. All gate frame material shall be hot-dip galvanized.

C. The 3 foot swing gate and the 30 foot double swing driveway gate(s) shall both have provisions for locking closed and for securing the gate(s) in the open position (per plans).

2.07 EXTENSION ARMS

A. The extension arms shall extend upward and outward from the fence at an angle of 45 degrees. Gate posts shall have a ball top. Arms shall extend vertically on all gates and gate posts. There shall be provisions for three equally spaced lines of barbed wire on the extended arms. The uppermost wire shall be approximately 1 foot vertically above the fabric. Barbed wires shall be securely fastened in slots by heavy wire pins. Arms having projections to be bent down over barbed wires shall not be used.

B. The line post extension arms shall be made of pressed steel SAE 10.25. End and corner post arms shall be of malleable iron and should be capable of supporting a downward force of 300 pounds.

C. The extension arms shall be galvanized in accordance with ASTM A153, Class B1.

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2.08 STRETCHER BARS

A. Stretcher bars shall be galvanized steel bars not less than 1/4 inch x 3/4 inch. They shall be approximately 1 inch less than the fabric height.

B. The stretcher bar shall be used for securing the fabric to all terminal posts. One bar is required for each gate and end posts and two required for each corner and pull post.

2.09 POST BRACES

A. Post braces are required at each gate, corner, pull and end post. It shall consists of a strut, which shall be 1-5/8 inch O.D. with a minimum wall thickness not less than 0.138 inch, and a tension rod with turnbuckle. The rod shall be steel and have a minimum diameter of 3/8 inch.

B. The strut shall be secured to the adjacent line post at approximately mid-height of the fabric. The tension rod is also secured near this area on the line pole and is anchored near the base of the corner post (or gate, pull or end post). Bracing members shall be all hotdip galvanized per ASTM 153.

2.10 TENSION WIRE

A. Tension wire shall not be less than No. 7 USWG galvanized steel wire. Wire shall be interlaced at the bottom of the fence fabric. Suitable attachments for the tension wire shall be provided.

2.11 HARDWARE

A. HINGES shall be heavy duty malleable iron ball-and-socket and allow 180 degree swing of all gate leaves. The hinges shall not twist or turn under the action of the gate and shall provide ease of operation.

B. LATCHES, STOPS AND KEEPERS shall all be heavy duty construction of galvanized steel or malleable iron. Latches shall have a heavy duty drop bar. The center stop shall be made to be cast in concrete and engage the drop bar. A keeper shall be provided which will secure the free end of the gate in the open position.

C. Hardware shall allow for gate operation from either side with provisions for securing with padlock. Padlock will be accessible from both sides of the gate regardless of the latching arrangement.

D. BANDS, WIRE TIES AND CLIPS for securing fabric to top rails, line posts, terminal posts and tension wires shall be galvanized steel and of adequate strength for the purpose intended. Aluminum wire ties of adequate strength are acceptable for this work also.

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3.01 GENERAL

A. Before installing chain-link fence, all indicated site clearing and subgrade preparation should be completed.

B. Follow general contour of ground and properly align. Install as indicated.

3.02 FENCE POSTS

A. Terminal posts shall be set at least 3 feet into concrete footings, not less than 12 inches in diameter and 42 inches in depth.

B. Gate posts shall be set at least 3 feet into concrete footings, not less than 16 inches in diameter and 42 inches in depth.

C. Intermediate posts shall be set at least 3 feet in concrete footings not less than 10 inches in diameter and 42 inches in depth.

D. Footings shall extend 2 inches above rough grade and be rounded off to divert water from post.

E. Concrete shall have a minimum compressive strength of 3000 psi at 28 days with a maximum size of aggregate of 1 inch. The concrete shall be well worked (rodded) in the hole.

F. Install plumb and in straight alignment.

G. Temporarily brace until concrete in base has set.

H. Set intermediate posts no more than 10 feet apart (measured parallel to the ground) or 10 feet from a gate or corner post. All posts shall be placed in a vertical position, except as may be specifically designated otherwise, with the strong axis parallel to the fabric.

3.03 TOP RAILS

A. The top rail is to pass through the intermediate post tops and form a continuous brace from end to end of each stretch of fence.

B. The top rail is to be fastened to the terminal posts with galvanized steel brace bands and malleable iron rail end connectors.

C. Install expansion couplings at each joint.

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3.04 POST BRACING

A. Braces shall be fastened to posts with galvanized steel brace bands and malleable iron fittings.

B. A 3/8 inch galvanized steel truss rod with tightener is to be fastened similarly to the center of the intermediate post and to the base of the corner, end or gate post. C.

Corner posts shall have two complete brace assemblies.

D. Install after concrete in post bases has set.

E. Install so posts are plumb when diagonal rod is under tension.

3.05 FABRIC

A. The fabric shall be fastened to the outside of all intermediate posts and top rails with No.

6 AWG aluminum tie wires with spacing on the top and bottom rails not exceeding 24 inches and spacing on posts not exceeding 14 inches.

B. The fabric shall be installed in a manner to provide a space between the bottom edge of fabric to rough grade equal to the thickness of stone surfacing installed under this Contract plus 2 inches maximum.

C. Fabric for fencing shall all be either a left-hand or right-hand weave. Rolls of fabric shall be joined together by weaving a single strand into the end of the roll to form a continuous piece.

3.06 BOTTOM TENSION WIRE

A. The total perimeter of the fenced enclosure shall have 1 strand of No. 7 gauge galvanized coiled spring wire woven through the bottom of the fabric or installed separately and secured to the bottom of fabric with hog ring fasteners every 24 inches.

B. Pull wire taut and fasten securely to each post with minimum 6 gauge galvanized wire.

3.07 TENSION BARS

A. The chain link fabric shall be fastened to all terminal posts using tension bars and 11 gauge hot-dip galvanized steel tension bands.

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B. Tension bars shall be threaded through the fabric and eight tension bands shall be used to fasten each run of fabric to the terminal post by metal bands spaced at a maximum interval of 14 inches.

C. Install at each gate and end post, and each side of corner post.

3.08 POST TOPS AND BARBED WIRE SUPPORTING ARMS: Install on each post.

3.09 GATES

A. Install plumb, level, and free swinging through full opening without interference.

B. The maximum clear distance between gate leafs shall be 3-inches.

C. Install all hardware.

D. Adjust and lubricate as necessary for smooth operation.

3.10 REPAIRING DAMAGED COATINGS

A. Repair any damaged coatings in the shop or field by recoating with compatible and similar coating.

B. Apply per manufacturer’s recommendations.

3.11 GROUNDING

A. The fence will be grounded by Owner.

END OF SECTION 02821

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SECTION 03301

CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS

1.01 DESCRIPTION

A. This specification covers the furnishing of all material, equipment, accessories, tools, services, transportation, labor, and supervision required for the supply and installation of cast in place concrete.

1.02 CONCRETE

A. Unless otherwise indicated, concrete shall be normal weight (145 pcf) ready-mixed concrete, conforming to ASTM C94.

1.03 ITEMS INCLUDED

A. This specification includes the following items:

1. Concrete shown on the Drawings.

2. Concrete for slabs on grade.

3. Reinforcement

4. Formwork

5. Embedded Items, including Anchor Bolts

1.04 COMPLIANCE SUBMITTALS

A. Submit concrete mix design, including technical information for all ingredients, reinforcement and embedment shop drawings, accessories, technical data and any other submittals as requested by the Engineer.

B. The concrete manufacturer shall certify that the concrete delivered conforms to the specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete ASTM C94.

C. Information on materials to be used on the project that are in addition or as a substitute to materials indicated in this Specification are to be approved by the Engineer prior to their use.

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D. All ingredients and quantities in concrete mixes shall be listed in submittals with technical descriptions, test reports and MSDS sheets for all admixtures. Concrete shall not be placed until all concrete mix submittals are approved by the Engineer.

E. A certificate of compliance with the requirements of the Specification shall be submitted by the aggregate supplier.

PART 2 - CODES AND STANDARDS

2.01 The following codes and standards of the latest revision shall be considered as part of this

Specification:

A. American Concrete Institute, ACI 318, Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete.

B. ACI 301, Specifications for Structural Concrete for Buildings.

C. ACI 304, Recommended Practice for Measuring, Mixing, Transporting and Placing

Concrete.

D. ACI 305, Recommended Practice for Hot Weather Concreting.

E. ACI 306, Recommended Practice for Cold Weather Concreting.

F. ACI 315, Manual of Standard Practice for Detailing Reinforced Concrete Structures

G. Detailing Manual and Commentary.

H. ACI 318, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary.

I. ACI 347, Recommended Practice for Concrete Formwork.

J. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), as noted.

K. American Welding Society D12.1, Recommended Practices for Welding Reinforcing Steel, Metal Inserts, and Connections in Reinforced Concrete Construction.

L. American Welding Society D1.4, Structural Welding Code - Reinforcing Steel.

M. Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI), as noted.

N. International Building Code (IBC), 2018 Edition.

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O. National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), latest Edition.

PART 3 - MATERIALS

3.01 CEMENT

A. Unless otherwise noted, all cement shall be Portland Cement conforming to ASTM C150, Type V cement. All cement supplied shall be of one manufacturer unless indicated otherwise on the Drawings or approved by the Engineer.

3.02 WATER

A. Water used in mixing shall be clean and free from deleterious amounts of acids, alkalis, organic matter, or other impurities likely to be injurious to concrete. Water shall contain less than 650 milligrams per liter of chlorides calculated as C1 and less than 1000 milligrams per liter of sulfates calculated as S04.

3.03 ADMIXTURES

A. Chemical Admixtures shall conform to "Chemical Admixtures for Concrete" (ASTM C

494) and shall not be used unless prior approval in writing is obtained from the Construction Manager. Approved admixtures shall maintain or improve the strength and/or durability of concrete of the original design mix. Admixtures shall be used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and shall be accompanied by the services of the qualified field representative of the manufacturer to supervise the use thereof. A certificate from an approved laboratory attesting that the admixture equals or exceeds ASTM C494, Type D will be required.

B. Air Entraining Admixtures shall conform to "Specifications for Air-Entraining

Admixtures for Concrete" (ASTM C 260). Air content shall be determined in accordance with ASTM C231. The agent and the cement proposed for use shall be selected well in advance of concrete placing. Approved air-entraining admixtures are as follows:

1. Darex AEA (Grace Construction Materials)

2. MB-VR (Master Builders Co.)

3. Sika AER (Sika Chemical Corp.)

C. The use of accelerators shall not be allowed unless approved by the Engineer.

D. Pozzolans

1. Fly Ash shall meet the requirements of ASTM C618, Class F or C, be from the same source for any individual structure and have the following properties:

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CLASS F CLASS C

a. Loss of ignition 3% Max. 2% Max.

b. SO3 Content 3% Max. 4% Max.

c. Moisture Content 1% Max. 1% Max.

2. Silica Fume (Microsilica): Meeting the requirements of ASTM C1240.

a. Force 10,000 by Grace

b. MCI 2001 or 2002 by Cortec

3.04 AGGREGATE

A. Aggregates shall conform to requirements of ACI 318, Section 26.4

B. Aggregates nonconforming to gradation requirements in this Specification but which produces concrete with the required strength and conforms to all other requirements of this Specification, as verified by testing or actual in service experience, may also be used.

Where Type V cement is required, no carbonate rocks such as limestone, calcite, dolomite, magnetite, sidenite, etc. shall be used. Coarse aggregate shall meet the requirements of ASTM C33. The Coarse aggregate shall be uniformly graded as follows:

SIEVE PERCENT PASSING

1 1/2 inch 100 One inch 95-100 1/2 inch 25-60 No. 4 0-10 No. 8 0-5

C. Fine aggregate shall meet the requirements of ASTM C33 and shall be uniformly graded as follows:

SIEVE PERCENT PASSING

3/8 inch 100 No. 4 80-100 No. 8 80-100 No. 16 50-80 No. 30 25-60 No. 50 10-30 No. 100 2-10

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3.05 CONCRETE DURABILITY AND QUALITY

A. All concrete shall meet the durability and quality requirements specified in ACI 318, Chapters 19, 20, and 26.

B. The 28 day compressive strength (f'c) of the concrete shall be not less than 4500 psi or as specified on the drawings.

C. Method of proportioning shall be in accordance with ACI 211.1, "Recommended Practice for Selecting Proportions for Normal and Heavy Weight Concrete."

D. The determination of the water-cement ratio to attain the required strength shall be in accordance with ACI 301, Method 2 (For combinations of materials previously evaluated or to be established by trial mixes), and with ACI 211.1. In addition, the maximum water-cement ratio (by weight) shall be 0.45.

E. From the test results of the aforementioned procedures, a curve shall be plotted showing relationship between the water-cement ratio and compressive strength, and the maximum water-cement ratio to be used shall be the value shown by the curve to produce the strength a minimum of 25 percent greater than the strength specified.

F. Calcium chloride, other salts and admixtures containing chlorides, or other salts, shall not be included in the concrete design mix.

G. Concrete may contain a maximum of 15 percent pozzolans, by weight, as a substitute for cement in the mix.

H. Unless otherwise noted or approved by the Engineer, all concrete shall be air-entrained.

The air content shall be as follows:

1. 6 to 10 percent for 3/8 inch maximum aggregate size 2. 5 to 9 percent for ½ inch maximum aggregate size.

3. 4 to 8 percent for 3/4 inch maximum aggregate size.

4. 3.5 to 6.5 percent for 1 inch maximum aggregate size.

5. 3 to 6 percent for 1-1/2 inch maximum aggregate size.

6. 2.5 to 5.5 percent for 2 inch maximum aggregate size.

I. The maximum slump shall be 4 inches prior to use of any water reducer admixture and 8 inches after a water reducer admixture is added.

J. Mixing, transporting and placing concrete shall conform to applicable portions of ACI 211, ACI 212 and ACI 304 and as specified herein. Concrete shall be agitated by at least 70 revolutions of the mixing drum but not by more than 270 revolutions. Concrete shall be placed within 1 1/2 hours after the cement has been added to the mix.

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3.06 REINFORCEMENT

A. Deformed Bars

1. Reinforcing steel shall be new deformed bars and shall conform to ASTM A615 or ASTM A706, Grade 60, unless noted otherwise. Bars shall be tagged with mark number and size before shipment. Welded wire fabric shall conform to ASTM A185.

2. All reinforcing steel shall be new and free of deleterious material, such as grease, oil, paint, loose rust and other similar contaminants, which would reduce the bond between the steel and concrete.

B. Coated Bars

1. If specified by the drawings, reinforcing bars shall be either galvanized or epoxy coated.

2. Galvanized coated reinforcement shall be Class I hot dipped after fabrication zinc coated in accordance with ASTM 767. If the galvanized surface is damaged prior to placement of concrete, it shall be repaired in accordance with ASTM A780.

3. Epoxy coated reinforcement shall be epoxy coated in accordance with ASTM A775.

If the epoxy surface is damaged prior to placement of concrete, it shall be repaired with "3M Scottcoat 306" in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.

C. Accessories

1. Accessories shall conform to CRSI “Manual of Standard Practice of Reinforced

Concrete Construction.” Include all devices necessary for proper placing, spacing, supporting, and fastening steel reinforcement in place. Accessories shall be galvanized after fabrication if underside of concrete will be exposed.

D. Concrete Squares (Precast Reinforcing Chairs)

1. Squares shall be approximately two inches square and of a thickness adequate to provide the cover for the reinforcing steel as called for on the plans. The squares shall be made using a mixture of one part Portland Cement to three parts sand (fine aggregate) and the tie wires shall be cast integrally with each square.

3.07 FORM WORK

A. Design

1. Formwork shall be designed for loads and lateral pressures outlined in Chapter 1, Recommended Practice for Concrete Formwork (ACI 347) and wind loads as

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B. Forms

1. Forms shall be constructed of wood, steel, or other approved material. Material shall be chosen based on strength and concrete finish requirements.

3.08 EMBEDDED ITEMS

A. Anchor Bolts and Sleeves

1. Unless noted otherwise, anchor bolts shall conform to ASTM A36 Steel as shown on the Drawings. Sleeves, where indicated on the Drawings, shall be made with high impact plastic or schedule 40 steel pipe with sleeve bottom closures of mild steel.

Furnish each bolt with one heavy hex nut and washer unless otherwise noted on the Drawings.

B. Embedded Metals

1. Curb angles, frames, beams, ducts, etc., shall be fabricated of ASTM A36 material, and in accordance with the Specification and shall have anchors attached by welding at 24 inches maximum.

2. The fabricated length of pipe sleeves shall be equal to the thickness of concrete they penetrate. Ends of pipe sleeves shall be cut square and flush with the face of concrete.

Unless otherwise specified or shown on the Drawings, pipe sleeves shall be secured against movement by welding a ring or flange around the outside midpoint of the sleeve.

C. Coatings

1. Embedded metal items shall be hot-dipped galvanized in accordance with ASTM A153, Grade 1, unless otherwise noted on the Drawings.

3.09 JOINT SEALANT

A. Joint Sealant to be Sika-1a or approved equal unless indicated otherwise on the Drawings.

3.10 ADHESIVE ANCHORS

A. Adhesive anchors to be Rawl, Hilti or Ramset/Redhead System unless shown otherwise on the Drawings.

3.11 BONDING AGENT

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A. Concrete bonding agent to be Weldcrete by Larsen Products or approved equal.

3.12 GROUT

A. Grout to be Master Flow 713 by Master Builders Co. or approved equal.

3.13 EVAPORATION RETARDANT

A. Evaporation retardant shall be Sure Film J-74 by Dayton Superior or Con-Film by Master Builders or approved equal.

3.14 CURING COMPOUNDS

A. Concrete surface curing compound and cure and seal compound…