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DIVISION 1 SECTION 01009

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 01009

GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Description of Work: Furnishing all labor, tools, equipment, materials, and incidentals required to crack seal, seal coat, and install pavement markings complete in place at the locations as shown on the drawings and exhibits for the High Plains District at the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center located in Casper, Wyoming. Bid items and quantities are listed in other sections. The period of performance for this contract is listed in these General Requirements, Section 1.8 (Sequencing and Scheduling).

B. Location: Work under this Contract is located as shown on the project drawings and exhibits; 1501 North Poplar, Casper, Wyoming 82601.

C. Special Stipulation: Contractor shall accomplish the work in 75 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Onsite work shall be limited to 31 calendar days from initial onsite work start until onsite work is completed. 31 days includes the application of herbicide and 10 days between its application and the preparation for asphalt crack sealing.

D. Site closure dates as follows: No variance will be allowed in the site closure dates in order to accommodate public recreational use in the area. The site and facility shall remain open to the public and employees at all times. A construction schedule and work plan shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer at the Pre-work meeting.

1.2 REFERENCES:

Referenced Specifications/Standards with Abbreviations and/or Acronyms: Wherever the following acronyms are used in these specifications or on the drawings, they are to be construed the same as the respective expressions represented. Copies of the referenced specifications/standards referred herein may be procured by the Contractor, from the following:

AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

444 North Capitol Street N.W., Suite 225 Washington, DC 20001

ANSI American National Standards Institute 1430 Broadway New York, NY 10018

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials 1916 Race Street Philadelphia, PA 19103

MUTCD Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways Superintendent of Documents Government Printing Office Washington, DC 20402

WYDOT Wyoming Department of Transportation

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5300 Bishop Boulevard Cheyenne, Wyoming 82009

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Standards U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration Denver Area Office 333 West Colfax Avenue Denver, CO 80204

WYDEQ Wyoming Department Environmental Quality (Water Quality) 200 West 17th Street Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002 307-777-7937

WYSEO Wyoming State Engineers Office, 122 West 25th Street Herschler Building, 2nd Floor West Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002 Administration 307-777-6150 Board of Control 307-777-6178 Ground Water Division 307-777-6163 Surface Water Division 307-777-6475

U.S.C.O.E. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE).

Cheyenne Army Corps of Engineers 2232 Dell Range Boulevard, 210 Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82009 307-772-2300

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Scope: Submittals include all materials, design computations, shop drawings, manufacturers' literature, record documents (as-built drawings), samples, work plans, permits, safety plan, and maintenance manuals.

B. Requirements: Refer to specifications for submittals required. Allow at least 14 calendar days for review. Submittals shall be delivered to the CO or COR as identified by the CO. If Work proceeds without submittal acceptance, the Contractor is proceeding at its own risk and any work performed may be subject to re-work at no cost to the government. Submittals shall be delivered to the Contracting Officer (CO) with a copy to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

C. Identification of Submittals: Completely identify each submittal by showing at least the following information:

1. Name and address of submitter, plus name and telephone number of the individual to contact for further information.

2. Name of project as it appears in these specifications.

3. Contract number, drawing number, and specification section number to which the submittal applies.

4. Whether this is an original submittal or resubmittal.

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5. Each item shall clearly note the manufacturer's name and address, trade name, product, lot, style, color, catalog designation or model number, and locations of use.

6. Submittals shall be submitted using a Submittal Transmittal cover sheet. The government may provide one if necessary.

D. Certificate of Conformance:

1. Requirements: The Contracting Officer may permit use prior to sampling and testing of materials when accompanied by Certificates of Conformance.

Materials used on the basis of a Certificate of Conformance may be sampled and tested. Installation of materials on the basis of Certificates of Conformance shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for incorporating materials, which conform to the requirements of the contract documents, drawings, exhibits, and specifications. Material not conforming to those requirements will be subject to rejection, whether in place or not at no additional cost to the Government.

2. Format: The form of the Certificate of Conformance provided by the supplier shall be as follows:

a. The certificate shall state the named product conforms to the Contract requirements or any deviations from the specifications.

b. The certificate shall either be accompanied by a certified copy of the test results or certify that such test results are on file with the manufacturer and will be furnished to the Contracting Officer upon request.

c. The certificate shall provide the name, address, and all contact information of the manufacturer, the testing agency, and the date of tests.

d. The certificate shall set forth the means of identification, which will permit field determination of the product delivered as being the product covered by the certification.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

A. Codes and Standards: The Work shall comply with all regulations, codes, and standards applicable to each type of work and as listed in the individual sections of these specifications and contract documents. This Contract incorporates materials, applications, and tests by reference, with the same force and effect as when they were given in full text.

B. Conflict: Where a conflict occurs between reference documents and project specifications, the project specifications shall govern unless specification is in conflict with a regulation or local law.

C. Measurements: Where approved shop drawings give specific measurements or rough-in dimensions for equipment, these dimensions shall take precedence over dimensions indicated on the drawings.

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1.5 PROJECT SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN

A. Before starting any on-site work, the Contractor shall submit a site specific Project

Safety Management Plan that complies with and meets applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations and guidelines governing safety, health and sanitation, including but not limited to the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 29 CFR 1910, 29 CFR 1926, 23 CFR 634, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Title 30 CFR, CFR 49, and the Drug-Free Workplace Act (Public Law 100-690 Title V, subtitle D, 41 USC 701 et seq.). All operations and work practices of the Contractor will comply with this Plan. The Contractor shall require all subcontractors, suppliers to comply with this Plan.

B. Specific elements to consider, but not limited to, include hazard assessment/abatement for the specific project site, competent persons, emergency communication plan, personnel charged with enforcing site safety, identify significant or high-risk activities, measures implemented, safety meetings, drug and alcohol impairment, project safety inspections, and corrective actions.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING:

A. Delivery: The Contractor shall protect products incorporated into the Work from damage while in transit to the site. Products must be delivered in original unopened containers with manufacturer's name, brand designation, batch number, and contents legibly indicated.

B. Storage: The Contractor shall provide temporary storage facilities for products.

Storage shall comply with the manufacturer's instructions. The storage area shall allow access for inspection and handling. The government is not responsible for storage. Government sites shall not be used for storage of materials.

C. Handling: The Contractor shall load and unload products in a manner that protects them from damage.

1.7 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS:

A. Access to the Work:

1. Shall be provided by and at the Contractor's expense.

2. Public or private roads damaged by the Contractor shall be restored at the

Contractor's expense, to the same or better condition as they were before commencement of work.

3. Notify BLM a minimum of ten (10) working days before any onsite investigation or site visits to allow for BLM to inform and coordinate with as well as coordinate with the National Historic Trail Interpretive Center. No additional property owners are expected this project.

4. Environmental Considerations: Time of year, weather, materials, etc.

B. Public Access

1. The National Historic Trail Interpretive Center will be open to the public during this contract. The Contractor shall take public safety and comfort into consideration during all safety, work, and traffic control plans and ensure access to the building at all times for all public, including ADA considerations.

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1.8 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING:

A. Work Schedule: The schedule, Work Plan (including sequencing) shall be submitted at the pre-work conference or earlier as a formal submittal. When requested, the Contractor shall submit an updated schedule within three (3) calendar days.

1. All work shall be completed between April 1, and September 29, and as designated in the contract. No materials shall be applied if freezing conditions or snow is expected or forecasted within 10 days. Access to the facility shall be maintained at all times. The facility is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday (5 - days a week) 9:30am to 5:00pm. NO WORK SHALL

OCCUR SATURDAY. PARKING LOT SHALL BE OPEN WITH FULL

ACCESS SATURDAY. The NHTIC may have special events on Fridays and Saturdays. Government reserves right to open the whole facility on Fridays and Saturdays with no restrictions from the Contractor or its construction.

2. All portions of the Work except Seal Coating; the parking lot and access road may be divided into five (5) separate areas, one area may be closed at any given time or day, Monday through Friday. Access to the facility must be maintained at all times.

3. Seal Coating the Parking lot work area may be divided into two (2) separate areas Monday through Friday. Seal Coat operations may be performed on Monday through Thursday; however, the facility and parking lot will be fully open Saturday.

4. Contractor is responsible for all traffic control including pedestrian and shall follow MUTCD and local requirements.

B. Work Site: The Contractor shall confine construction equipment, minimize onsite storage of materials and equipment, and the operations of workers to the Project Site and shall not unreasonably encumber the roads, parking lots, sidewalks, bike paths, or trails with construction equipment or other materials or equipment. Contractor shall submit a plan for approval regarding site storage before bringing any materials or equipment to the site.

C. Existing Improvements: Contractor shall remove or relocate existing improvements or personal property necessary to permit construction and other work such as cars, trailers, dumpsters, parking blocks, etc. The Contractor shall return all moved items to their original position and shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

D. Protection: Contractor shall protect and provide protection necessary to prevent damage to existing improvements. Any improvements damaged shall be restored to their original condition by the Contractor at no cost to the Owner or the Government.

The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that no uncured material (crack sealer, Seal Coat, asphalt, any type of bituminous material, or paint) is tracked or removed by pedestrians or vehicles. The Contractor shall be responsible for all damages or claims relating to the spread or tracking of materials.

E. Contractor’s Responsibility: It is the Contractor’s responsibility to visit the site prior to preparing the bid to determine the full extent of the work.

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F. All contact during construction shall be with the General Contractor, who shall maintain a responsible person on site and in charge of all construction. The General Contractor shall be present onsite when any work is being performed.

1.9 PERMITS, DESIGN AND DRAWINGS (ADDITIONAL PROVISION)

A. The Contractor shall apply for, obtain, and pay for licenses and permits required to perform the Work.

B. Comply with applicable codes and regulations of authorities having jurisdiction, including but not limited to:

1. Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WDEQ) (Not this contract),

2. Wyoming State Engineers Office, (Not this contract) and

3. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) (Not this contract).

C. Contractor shall field verify dimensions shown on the drawings before fabricating or ordering any materials.

D. Notify the Contracting Officer of existing conditions that differ from those shown on the drawings or identified on the plans, exhibits, or in the specifications.

E. Portions of the contract documents are written in the imperative mode.

1. Except where specifically intended otherwise, the subject of all imperative statements is the Contractor.

2. Examples of imperative statements include but are not limited to:

3. "Provide . . . " means "Contractor shall provide . . ." and

4. "Install . . . " means "Contractor shall install . . . ".

PART 2: PRODUCTS

(There are no applicable requirements in this section.)

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Pre-Work Conference:

1. A pre-work conference (pre-construction) meeting will be held prior to the start of Work. The Contractor will be notified in advance of meeting time, date, and location. The purpose will be to review required work, project drawings and specifications, construction schedules, payroll and payments, and review Contractor’s traffic control plan, schedule, sequencing and work plan, and other administrative provisions of the Contract as well as anticipated site safety concerns.

2. The Contractor, subcontractors, and the persons responsible for coordination, direction, and management of the Work shall be present at the meeting.

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3. The Contractor shall be prepared to summarize and explain procedures planned for the project and present the submittals requested in the specifications.

4. Submit at this pre-construction conference a complete list of individual equipment and labor rates which will be used to perform miscellaneous projects as required during the course of the Work.

5. The Contractor shall submit at this pre-construction conference proposed locations for the short-term staging, storage, and parking areas.

6. Provide BLM with the necessary information in writing in case of emergency, 24/7 contact.

B. Progress Meetings:

1. Meetings will be held at the project site, or as determined by the Contracting

Officer.

2. Meetings may be called by either the Contracting Officer or the Contractor.

3. Request shall state who should attend and include an agenda.

C. Final Inspection:

1. Meeting will be held at the project site, or as determined by the Contracting Officer.

2. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing at least five (5) working days before the completion date so the Government can schedule and coordinate final inspection.

3. The Contractor’s superintendent shall be present during this inspection.

3.2 DISPOSAL OF DEBRIS

A. Requirements: Debris shall become the property of the Contractor. Disposal of materials in a legal manner and payment of fees required is the Contractor's responsibility. Sale of materials onsite is not allowed unless authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer. When hazardous materials are encountered during demolition operations, comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, laws, and ordinances concerning removal, handling, and protection against exposure or environmental pollution. Burning of removed materials is not permitted on the work site.

3.3 SALVAGEABLE ITEMS

A. No salvageable items exist this contract.

3.4 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS (Record Information) (Not this contract) A. General Requirements: A complete set of full-sized prints, furnished by the

Contracting Officer for this purpose only, shall be kept at the site by the Contractor.

As the job progresses, continuously maintain red lines for record documents (as-built drawings) of the Work. The changes shall be noted legibly in red pencil or red ink.

These drawings and documents shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer prior to final inspection. No record information (as-built) is required this contract.

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3.5 WORK LIMITS AND CONTROL POINTS: The Contractor is responsible for staking for the construction based on the design drawings. The BLM will approve the staking in the field. No survey work is expected for this contract.

3.6 WORK LAYOUT: The Contractor will set construction stakes to give the measurements, lines and grades necessary for the work executed under the Contract. Baseline monuments or benchmarks disturbed or removed during construction shall be reset by the Contractor at the Contractor's expense. No survey work is expected for this contract.

3.7 STORMWATER POLLUTANT PROTECTION PLAN (SWPPP): Contractor shall be responsible to submit and implement Stormwater Pollutant Protection Plan (SWPPP) in accordance with WDEQ regulations (http://deq.wyoming.gov/wqd/storm-water-permitting/).

3.8 PERSONNEL SUPPORT AND SANITATION FACILITIES

A. Provide and maintain, in a neat and sanitary condition, such accommodation for use by the Contractor’s and subcontractors' employees, the Engineer, and the Owner as required by regulations of the General Safety and Health Regulations of the Wyoming Occupational Health and Safety Commission and by State and locals Boards of Health as enforced by the Natrona County Health Officer.

B. Provide personnel support facilities including but not limited to:

1. Drinking water,

2. First aid facilities,

3. Sanitary facilities,

4. Trash removal, and

5. Coordination with emergency medical services.

C. Prevent personnel support facilities and sanitation facilities from becoming a nuisance to the public or to the Owner.

3.9 UTILITIES

A. The Contractor shall have full responsibility for locating all utilities before commencement of construction.

B. Omission of an existing utility location on the Drawings does not indicate or imply that a utility(ies) does not exist within the work site.

C. Inclusion of an existing utility(ies) location on the Drawings does not necessarily indicate the definite location(s) of the utility(ies).

D. Obtain written permission from the Contracting Officer before altering or removing any existing utility.

E. Protect all existing public or private utilities and improvements that are located on the work site.

F. Pay for any unplanned breakage or damage to existing utilities and improvements that may occur during construction and that is caused by the Contractor.

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3.10 WATER

A. Contractor will be responsible for transporting water from source to project site. No separate measurements of payment will be made for water.

3.11 ROADS

A. Use existing roads during construction as directed by the Contracting Officer and as identified on the plans and specifications.

B. Modify or alter existing roads and construct additional temporary construction roads.

C. Obtain written approval from the Contracting Officer before modifying or altering any existing road.

D. Obtain written approval from the property owner and provide approval to the

Contracting Officer before constructing any temporary construction road(s).

3.12 ENVIRONMENTAL

A. Guard against contamination of topsoil, any earthen material, groundwater, surface water, and air from oil, fuel and other fluid spills; from vehicle emissions; from garbage, waste and other debris; and from any other spills, leaks, discharges or releases of hazardous materials, hazardous wastes or other wastes.

1. Remediate and correct all environmental damage resulting from any such release, discharge, spill or leak occurring during the course of the Work, in accordance with applicable laws and with requirements of agencies having jurisdiction over such matters including, without limitations, Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WDEQ).

B. Service all equipment in areas designated and previously accepted by the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

C. Maintain all equipment to prevent leakage of oil, fuel or other fluids and to prevent unacceptable levels of emissions.

D. Collect, remove and properly dispose of all trash, garbage, debris, used oil, contaminated soil, and other waste materials off site at an approved disposal area, in a manner which complies with all applicable state and federal regulations.

E. Comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations during the Work, including, but not limited to WDEQ Rules and Regulations, including, but not limited to, those pertaining to the handling and storage of fuel, oil, other liquids, and all other hazardous materials, hazardous wastes and other wastes used, stored, released, discharged, spilled or leaked in, on, or near the property of the Owner.

1. This includes, but is not limited to, the acquisition of and compliance with any permits required by applicable law with respect to the Work, such as permits for releases under the Resource Recovery and Reclamation Act (RCRA) or the Clean Water Act or the Clean Air Act.

F. Establish and maintain dust control and erosion control during the contract time as directed by the Contracting Officer’s Representative as specified herein, and as required by regulatory agencies.

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G. Provide all equipment and personnel necessary to meet the requirements of this responsibility.

H. Prior to bringing any potentially hazardous material onto the site, provide the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for that product to the Contracting officer and obtain approval for its use.

1. The Contractor is strongly encouraged to use only products that do not generate hazardous materials in their waste form.

2. Comply with all manufacturers’ directions and all of the applicable rules and regulations pertaining to the handling and disposing of such material.

I. Maintain a file of SDS information on site which shall be available to the Contracting Officer and its Representative and available for inspection by proper authorities at any time.

J. At the completion of the project, provide the SDS information, including quantities used, to the Contracting Officer and a copy to its representative for record retention.

The Contractor shall provide an estimated quantity before any onsite work begins as a formal submittal.

K. Be responsible for providing training of those employees meeting the definition of a "hazmat employee" in 49 CFR Part 171.

L. Report to the Contracting Officer and its Representative any product, chemical, or waste releases which occur during the course of the contract which are not large enough to require government reporting under CERCLA or SARA.

1. Report all releases required to be reported under applicable laws.

M. Maintain all sediment control structures in good repair and free of debris to perform their designed function.

N. Berm all fuel, antifreeze, and lubricant storage areas to contain spills and prevent soil and water contamination in accordance with WDEQ regulations.

O. Do not construct any underground storage tanks for storage of oils, fuels, or other chemicals.

P. Any above-ground storage tanks must meet the requirements specified by WDEQ or any other authorities having jurisdiction.

Q. Report cultural resource or archaeological sites discovered during the course of the

Work immediately to the Contracting Officer and its Representative before any further disturbance of such sites.

1. Work stoppage may be required, or Work may be redirected to protect these discoveries until appropriate agency clearance can be obtained.

2. Perform and document job site inspections.

R. Report immediately any occurrences of slides, faults, or unstable soil to the Contracting Officer and its Representative immediately upon discovery.

3.13 CONSTRUCTION SITE RESTRICTIONS

A. Do not trespass in any way or impact property outside the construction area without written permission from the Owner(s) of such lands. Materials shall be moved internal

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However, appropriate signage shall be posted on the project for site area specific closure as well as informational to the public when areas are affected directing to alternate areas.

3.14 SECURITY

A. Provide continuous security from intrusion at the site at all times during construction.

1. No unauthorized personnel are allowed onsite within the active work zones.

Access to the facility shall be maintained at all times.

B. Contractor will be responsible for restricting access to the project site (active work zones) as necessary. Any signage will be removed by the Contractor upon completion.

C. Barricade, cover, or fence as required all hazardous areas to prevent entry of people, wildlife and livestock.

D. No camping unless otherwise authorized.

E. No firearms, alcohol, or illegal drugs.

PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT:

A. Units: The Work described in this section will not be measured for payment.

4.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT:

A. Payment: No direct payment for the Work described under this Section will be made.

The Contractor shall include consideration for this item in the bid price for other items of the Contract.

END OF SECTION

DIVISION 1 SECTION 01505

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS MOBILIZATION / DEMOBILIZATION

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PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes preparatory work and operations, including those necessary to the movement of personnel, equipment, materials, and incidentals to and from the project site; and for other work and operations that must be performed, or costs incurred prior to beginning work on the various items on the project site.

B. This shall include the project office, portable sanitary facilities, other storage containers/trailers with jobsite tools and hand tools, and small supplies necessary for the project. The location of these items shall not interfere with the traffic plan or Work.

C. Move to and remove from the project site all equipment, personnel, supplies, and incidentals which are necessary for completing the Work.

D. Provide all bonding fees, and other insurance fees not specifically called out for payment that are required for the Work or for operations which must be performed.

PART 2: PRODUCTS

(There are no applicable requirements in this section.)

PART 3: EXECUTION

(There are no applicable requirements.)

PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT:

A. Mobilization / Demobilization covers the cost of equipment, materials, and labor for mobilizing and demobilizing to the site. No measurement of individual items will be made.

4.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT:

A. Payment shall constitute full compensation for all labor, expenses, supplies, equipment and incidentals, including bonding fees, insurance fees, and permits required to complete the Work.

B. Final payment for all Work (including the lump sum amount shown on the bid form for mobilization and demobilization) can be withheld subject to the Contracting Officer’s approval of finished site conditions and completed Work.

C. Payment may be made at 100% when Contract is 100% complete in place and accepted.

D. Payment: Full compensation for mobilization and demobilization, including preparation of staging/storage area, and cleanup shall be on a lump sum basis.

E. Final payment for all Work (including the lump sum amount shown on the bid form for mobilization and demobilization) can be withheld subject to the Contracting Officer’s approval of finished site conditions.

Pay Item Pay Unit Mobilization / Demobilization Lump Sum

DIVISION 1 SECTION 014000

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 014000

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC).

B. Testing and inspecting services are required to verify compliance with requirements specified or indicated. These services do not relieve Contractor of responsibility for compliance with the Contract Document requirements.

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

2. Requirements for Contractor to provide QA/QC services required by Government or authorities having jurisdiction are not limited by provisions of this Section.

C. Reference other Divisions and Sections this contract for specific test and inspection requirements.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Experienced: When used with an entity, "experienced" means having successfully completed a minimum of five (5) previous projects similar in size and scope to this Project;

being familiar with special requirements indicated; and having complied with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Field Quality-Control Testing: Tests and inspections that are performed on-site for installation of the Work and for completed Work.

C. Installer/Applicator/Erector: Contractor or another entity engaged by Contractor as an employee, Subcontractor, or any multi-tiered Sub-subcontractor, to perform a particular construction operation, including installation, erection, application, and similar operations.

1. Using a term such as "carpentry" does not imply that certain construction activities must be performed by accredited or unionized individuals of a corresponding generic name, such as "carpenter." It also does not imply that requirements specified apply exclusively to tradespeople of the corresponding generic name.

D. Mockups: Full-size, physical assemblies that are constructed on-site. Mockups are used to verify selections made under sample submittals, to demonstrate aesthetic effects and, where indicated, qualities of materials and execution, and to review construction, coordination, testing, or operation; they are not Samples. Approved mockups establish the standard by which the Work will be judged.

E. Laboratory Mockups (Not this contract): Full-size, physical assemblies that are constructed at testing facility to verify performance characteristics.

1. Integrated Exterior Mockups: Mockups of exterior envelope erected separately from building but on Project site, consisting of multiple products, assemblies, and subassemblies.

2. Room Mockups: Mockups of typical interior spaces complete with wall, floor, and ceiling finishes, doors, windows, millwork, casework, specialties, furnishings and equipment, and lighting.

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F. Preconstruction Testing: Tests and inspections that are performed specifically for the Project before products and materials are incorporated into the Work to verify performance or compliance with specified criteria.

G. Product Testing: Tests and inspections that are performed by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL), National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP), or a testing agency qualified to conduct product testing and acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, to establish product performance and compliance with industry standards.

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

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

J. Source Quality-Control Testing: Tests and inspections that are performed at the source, i.e., facility, manufacturing facility, plant, mill, factory, or shop.

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

1.3 DELEGATED-DESIGN SERVICES (Not this contract)

A. Performance and Design Criteria: Where professional design services or certifications by a design professional are specifically required of Contractor by the Contract Documents, provide products and systems complying with specific performance and design criteria indicated.

1.4 CONFLICTING REQUIREMENTS

A. Conflicting Standards and Other Requirements: If compliance with two or more standards is specified and the standards establish different or conflicting requirements for minimum quantities or quality levels, comply with the most stringent requirement. Refer uncertainties and requirements that are different, but apparently equal, to Contracting Officer for a decision before proceeding.

B. Minimum Quantity or Quality Levels: The quantity or quality level shown or specified shall be the minimum provided or performed. The actual installation may comply exactly with the minimum quantity or quality specified, or it may exceed the minimum within reasonable limits. To comply with these requirements, indicated numeric values are minimum or maximum, as appropriate, for the context of requirements. Refer uncertainties to Contracting Officer for a decision before proceeding.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Delegated-Design Services Submittal: In addition to Shop Drawings, Product Data, and other required submittals, submit a statement signed and sealed by the responsible design professional, for each product and system specifically assigned to Contractor to be designed or certified by a design professional, indicating that the products and systems are in compliance with performance and design criteria indicated. Include list of codes, loads, and other factors used in performing these services.

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B. Quality Control Plan:

1. After contract award and before Pre-work meeting (Pre-Construction conference), submit written Contractor Quality Control (CQC) plan for approval.

2. Government reserves right to require changes to the plan as necessary to obtain quality specified. If the plan requires revisions or corrections, resubmit within 10 days.

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

Contracting Officer.

C. Qualification Data: For testing agencies specified in "Quality Assurance" Article to demonstrate their capabilities and experience. Include proof of qualifications in the form of a recent report on the inspection of the testing agency by a recognized authority.

D. Reports: Prepare and submit certified written reports that include the following:

1. Date of issue.

2. Project title and number.

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

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

5. Names of individuals making tests and inspections.

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

7. Identification of product and Specification Section.

8. Complete test or inspection data.

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

10. Record of temperature and weather conditions at time of sample taking and testing and inspecting.

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

12. Name and signature of laboratory inspector.

13. Recommendations on retesting and reinspecting.

E. Permits, Licenses, and Certificates: For Government records, submit copies of permits, licenses, certifications, inspection reports, releases, jurisdictional settlements, notices, receipts for fee payments, judgments, correspondence, records, and similar documents, established for compliance with standards and regulations bearing on performance of the Work.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Qualifications paragraphs in this Article establish the minimum qualification levels required; individual Specification Sections specify additional requirements.

B. Contractors Quality Control Staff:

1. Quality Control Supervisor may also perform other duties.

2. Designated Quality Control Supervisor shall be on the project site whenever contract work is in progress.

3. Contractor's job supervisory staff may assist the Quality Control Supervisor supplemented, as necessary, by certified testing technicians.

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

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

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

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

G. Specialists: Certain sections of the Specifications require that specific construction activities shall be performed by entities who are recognized experts in those operations.

Specialists shall satisfy qualification requirements indicated and shall be engaged for the activities indicated.

1. Requirement for specialists shall not supersede building codes and regulations governing the Work.

H. Testing Agency Qualifications: An NRTL, an NVLAP, or an independent agency with the experience and capability to conduct testing and inspecting indicated, as documented according to ASTM E 548; and with additional qualifications specified in individual Sections; and where required by authorities having jurisdiction, that is acceptable to authorities.

1. NRTL: A nationally recognized testing laboratory according to 29CFR1910.7.

2. NVLAP: A testing agency accredited according to NIST's National Voluntary

Laboratory Accreditation Program.

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

J. Mockups (Not this contract): Before installing portions of the Work requiring mockups, build mockups for each form of construction and finish required to comply with the following requirements, using materials indicated for the completed Work:

1. Build mockups in location and of size indicated or, if not indicated, as directed by

Contracting Officer.

2. Notify Contracting Officer [seven] days in advance of dates and times when mockups will be constructed.

3. Demonstrate the proposed range of aesthetic effects and workmanship.

4. Obtain Contracting Officer's approval of mockups before starting work, fabrication, or construction.

5. Maintain mockups during construction in an undisturbed condition as a standard for judging the completed Work.

6. Demolish and remove mockups when directed, unless otherwise indicated.

K. Laboratory Mockups: Comply with requirements of preconstruction testing and those specified in individual Sections in Divisions 02 through 49.

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L. Integrated Exterior Mockups (Not this contract): Construct integrated exterior mockup [according to approved Shop Drawings] [as indicated on Drawings]. Coordinate installation of exterior envelope materials and products for which mockups are required in individual Specification Sections, along with supporting materials.

M. Room Mockups (Not this contract): Construct room mockups incorporating required materials and assemblies, finished according to requirements. Provide required lighting and additional lighting where required to enable Architect to evaluate the quality of the Work.

Provide room mockups of the following rooms:

N. Quality Control Plan:

1. Include list of personnel responsible for quality assurance and quality control activities;

include each person's qualifications and assigned duties.

2. Include copy of letter of direction to Contractor's Quality Control Supervisor outlining assigned duties.

3. Provide names, qualifications, and descriptions of laboratories to perform sampling and testing, and samples of proposed report forms.

4. Address methods of performing, documenting, and enforcing quality control of work.

5. Identify methods of monitoring and controlling environmental pollution and contamination as required by regulations and laws.

1.7 QUALITY CONTROL

A. Government Responsibilities: Where quality-control services are indicated as Government responsibility, Government will engage a qualified testing agency to perform these services.

1. Contracting Officer will furnish Contractor with names, addresses, and telephone numbers of testing agencies engaged and a description of types of testing and inspecting they are engaged to perform. Not this contract.

2. Costs for retesting and reinspecting construction that replaces or is necessitated by work that failed to comply with the Contract Documents will be charged to Contractor, and the Contract Sum will be adjusted by Modification.

B. Tests and inspections not explicitly assigned to Government are Contractor's responsibility.

Unless otherwise indicated, provide quality-control services specified and those required by authorities having jurisdiction. Perform quality-control services required of Contractor by authorities having jurisdiction, whether specified or not.

1. Where services are indicated as Contractor's responsibility, engage a qualified testing agency to perform these quality-control services.

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

2. Notify testing agencies at least 48 hours in advance of time when Work that requires testing or inspecting will be performed.

3. Where quality-control services are indicated as Contractor's responsibility, submit a certified written report, in duplicate, of each quality-control service.

4. Testing and inspecting requested by Contractor and not required by the Contract

Documents are Contractor's responsibility.

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

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C. Manufacturer's Field Services: Where indicated, engage a factory-authorized service representative to inspect field-assembled components and equipment installation, including service connections. Report results in writing as specified in Division 01 Section "Submittal Procedures."

D. Retesting/Reinspecting: Regardless of whether original tests or inspections were Contractor's responsibility, provide quality-control services, including retesting and reinspecting, for construction that replaced Work that failed to comply with the Contract Documents.

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

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

2. Determine the location from which test samples will be taken and in which in-situ tests are conducted.

3. Conduct and interpret tests and inspections and state in each report whether tested and inspected work complies with or deviates from requirements.

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

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

6. Do not perform any duties of Contractor.

F. Associated Services: Cooperate with agencies performing required tests, inspections, and similar quality-control services, and provide reasonable auxiliary services as requested.

Notify agency sufficiently in advance of operations to permit assignment of personnel.

Provide the following:

1. Access to the Work.

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

3. Adequate quantities of representative samples of materials that require testing and inspecting. Assist agency in obtaining samples.

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

5. Delivery of samples to testing agencies.

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

7. Security and protection for samples and for testing and inspecting equipment at Project site.

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

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

1.8 SPECIAL TESTS AND INSPECTIONS

A. Special Tests and Inspections: Contractor will engage a qualified [testing agency] and

[special inspector] to conduct special tests and inspections required by authorities having jurisdiction as the responsibility of Contractor, and as follows:

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 TEST AND INSPECTION LOG

A. Test and Inspection Log: Prepare a record of tests and inspections. Include the following:

1. Date test or inspection was conducted.

2. Description of the Work tested or inspected.

3. Date test or inspection results were transmitted to Architect.

4. Identification of testing agency or special inspector conducting test or inspection.

B. Maintain log at Project site. Post changes and revisions as they occur. Provide access to test and inspection log for Engineer’s, Architect's, Commissioning Authority's, reference during normal working hours.

1. Submit log at Project closeout as part of Project Record Documents.

3.2 REPAIR AND PROTECTION

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

1. Provide materials and comply with installation requirements specified in other

Specification Sections. Restore patched areas and extend restoration into adjoining areas with durable seams that are as invisible as possible.

2. Comply with the Contract Document requirements for Division 01 Section "Cutting and Patching." .

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

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

PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT:

A. Units: The Work described in this section will not be measured for payment.

4.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT:

A. Payment: No direct payment for the Work described under this Section will be made. The

Contractor shall include consideration for this item in the bid price for other items of the Contract.

DIVISION 1 SECTION 015000

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

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SECTION 015000

TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes requirements for temporary utilities, temporary field office, first aid, sanitary facilities, other support facilities, vehicular access, security and protection facilities, temporary barriers and controls, and project identification.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Landscape Preservation: The term “injury” as such relates to landscape preservation includes, without limitation, bruising, scarring, tearing, and breaking of roots, trunks, or branches. Injury also includes damage to root systems from contractor equipment leaking oil, hydraulic fluid, or other toxic chemicals.

B. Permanent Enclosure: As determined by Contracting Officer, permanent or temporary roofing is complete, insulated, and weathertight; exterior walls are insulated and weathertight; and all openings are closed with permanent construction or substantial temporary closures.

C. Pesticides: Includes herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, rodenticides, piscicides, avicides, surface disinfectants, animal repellents, and insect repellents.

D. Restricted Area: An…