01.05.22 TRM DP RFI Response.pdf
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This pre-solicitation notice announces an upcoming solicitation for Building 76 Exterior Renovations at the VA Medical Center in Bath, New York. The project scope involves renovating and improving accessibility to the existing exterior and interior of the main hospital building through a new entrance located at the south end of the first floor. Work includes constructing a new masonry addition, demolishing existing structures, site work such as grading and paving, installing an elevator and stairway, and interior finishes. The procurement is reserved as a 100% set-aside for SDVOSB firms and has an estimated value between $1-5 million. The solicitation is expected to be posted on or around November 24, 2021 with a 20% bid bond required and performance and payment bonds required upon award.
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PROJECT: B-76 Exterior Renovation Repairs, Bath, NY VAMC VA Project No. 528A6-18-635 TRM Project No. 3561 Date: January 5, 2022
To: Devan Bertsch, Contract Specialist (Construction 2, NCO2) James Harkin, Engineering Technician / FE/C, FAC-COR
The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to requests for information received from potential bidders.
All Contractors providing a sealed bid must acknowledge amendments on the Contract forms.
The scheduled bid opening will take place on Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Q.1. Email question received 12/3/21 regarding SUBSTITUTION REQUEST for Specification Section
124813 for Entrance Mats.
A.1.
Entrance Mats have been revised by the VAMC Interiors department to be:
• Manufacturer: Mats Inc.
• Style: Grate Mat
• System: Recessed System (Recess provided in concrete slab, no drain pan required)
• Rail color: Medium Bronze
• Slab Recess Required: 7/16” w/ recessed frame
• See attached reference information from manufacturer.
Q.2. Email question received 12/7/21: There appears to be missing spec sections for Division 32 & 33. Can you provide these sections?
A.2.
See attached additional copies of specification sections for Division 32 & 33
Q.3. Email question received 12/7/21: There are interested steel contractors that do not have the AISC certification. Can the AISC Certification be waived for this project?
A.3.
AISC Certification will NOT be waived for this project by the Architect or Structural Engineer. Certification is required per the VA master specifications as utilized for this project.
Q.4. CRU-1 (Condensate Return Unit) “Remarks” Not shown; Is there a narrative description/specs for this equipment?
A.4.
See Specification section 23 22 23 – STEAM CONDENSATE PUMPS
TRM Design and Planning
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Q.5. Insulator Requesting for Wage Rate – Please provide wage rate information
A.5.
The wage determination is available with the IFB (VA Response) Insulator – Mechanical (Duct, Pipe & Mechanical System Insulation)…. Rate: $29.01 – Fringes: $21.31
Q.6. Please provide photo existing crawlspace access for Plumbing & Mechanical Work modifications.
A.6.
There is an access door on that end of the hospital building that goes into the crawlspace.
Photo unavailable at this time.
Q.7. Please provide schedule/information about recessed floor mat drain pan.
A.7.
Entrance Mats have been revised by the VAMC Interiors department to be:
• Manufacturer: Mats Inc.
• Style: Grate Mat
• System: Recessed System (Recess provided in concrete slab, no drain pan required)
• Rail color: Medium Bronze
• Slab Recess Required: 7/16” w/ recessed frame
• See attached reference information from manufacturer.
Q.8. Is the ductwork located above the wood slat ceiling considered to be exposed and require rigid fiberglass insulation with ASJ jacket or is it considered concealed and can be insulated with Fiberglass flexible duct wrap insulation with FSK jacket?
A.8.
The ductwork above the wood slat ceiling is considered exposed and requires rigid fiberglass insulation with ASJ jacket.
Q.9. Does the return air ductwork require insulation?
A.9.
The return air ductwork requires insulation.
Q.10. Sheet A500 calls out 12-inch diameter concrete and concrete-filled bollards that appear to be of an architectural design. However, sheet C501 detail indicates a regular steel bollard pipe 6-inches in diameter
A.10.
The design intent is to provide an architectural style colored bollard sleeve on 6” diameter concrete filled pipes per the detail on C501.
BY: Robert A. Dollman, RA, Phone: 716-883-3516
Project No. 528A6-18-635
B-76 Exterior Renovations
Bath VA Medical Center
76 Veterans Avenue
Bath, New York 14810
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SECTION 32 05 23
CEMENT AND CONCRETE FOR EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes:
1. Subbase for concrete pavements.
2. Curbs
3. Pedestrian Pavement: Walks
4. Vehicular Pavement: driveways, parking lots
1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS
A. Field Testing: Section 01 45 29, TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES.
B. Step Nosings and Railings: Section 05 50 00, METAL FABRICATIONS.
C. Subgrade Preparation and Subbase Compaction: Section 31 20 00, EARTHWORK.
1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS
A. Comply with references to extent specified in this section.
B. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
(AASHTO):
1. M147-65-UL-04 - Materials for Aggregate and Soil-Aggregate Subbase, Base and Surface Courses.
2. M233-86 - Boiled Linseed Oil Mixture for Treatment of Portland
Cement Concrete.
C. American Concrete Institute (ACI):
1. 305R-10 - Guide to Hot Weather Concreting.
2. 306R-10 - Guide to Cold Weather Concreting.
D. American National Standards Institute (ANSI):
1. B101.3 - Wet DOCF of Common Hard Surface Floor Materials (Including
Action and Limit Thresholds for the Suitable Assessment of the
Measured Values).
E. ASTM International (ASTM):
1. A615/A615M-16 - Deformed and Plain Carbon Steel Bars for Concrete
Reinforcement.
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2. A996/A996M-15 - Rail-Steel and Axle-Steel Deformed Bars for Concrete
Reinforcement.
3. A1064/A1064M-16 - Carbon-Steel Wire and Welded Wire Reinforcement, Plain and Deformed, for Concrete.
4. C33/C33M-16 - Concrete Aggregates.
5. C94/C94M-16 - Ready Mixed Concrete.
6. C143/C143M-15a - Slump of Hydraulic Cement Concrete.
7. C150/C150M-16 - Portland Cement.
8. C171-16 - Sheet Materials for Curing Concrete.
9. C260/C260M-10a - Air Entraining Admixtures for Concrete.
10. C309-11 - Liquid Membrane Forming Compounds for Curing Concrete.
11. C494/C494M-15a - Chemical Admixtures for Concrete.
12. C618-15 - Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined Natural Pozzolan for Use in Concrete.
13. C979/C979M-16 - Pigments for Integrally Colored Concrete.
14. C989/C989M-14 - Slag Cement for Use in Concrete and Mortars.
15. C1240-15 - Silica Fume Used in Cementitious Mixtures.
16. D1751-04(2013)e1 - Preformed Expansion Joint Filler for Concrete
Paving and Structural Construction (Nonextruding and Resilient
Bituminous Types).
17. D5893/D5893M-10 - Cold Applied, Single Component, Chemically Curing
Silicone Joint Sealant for Portland Cement Concrete Pavements.
18. D6690-15 - Joint and Crack Sealants, Hot Applied, for Concrete and
Asphalt Pavements.
1.4 PREINSTALLATION MEETINGS
A. Conduct preinstallation meeting at project site minimum 30 days before beginning Work of this section.
1. Required Participants:
a. Contracting Officer's Representative.
b. Architect/Engineer.
c. Inspection and Testing Agency.
d. Contractor.
e. Installer.
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f. Other installers responsible for adjacent and intersecting work, including excavation, plantings, traffic markings.
2. Meeting Agenda: Distribute agenda to participants minimum 3 days before meeting.
a. Installation schedule.
b. Installation sequence.
c. Preparatory work.
d. Protection before, during, and after installation.
e. Installation.
f. Terminations.
g. Transitions and connections to other work.
h. Inspecting and testing.
i. Other items affecting successful completion.
3. Document and distribute meeting minutes to participants to record decisions affecting installation.
1.5 SUBMITTALS
A. Submittal Procedures: Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.
B. Submittal Drawings:
1. Show size, configuration, and fabrication and installation details.
2. Show reinforcing.
3. Include jointing plan for concrete pavements, curbs and gutters.
C. Manufacturer's Literature and Data:
1. Description of each product.
2. Installation instructions.
D. Samples:
1. Exposed Aggregate Concrete Panel: 0.4 sq. m by 50 mm (4 sq. ft. by
2 inches) thick, 2 required, each color and finish.
2. Colored Concrete Panel: As specified in Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE
FOR FINISHES, with mix data.
E. Test reports: Certify products comply with specifications.
1. Concrete materials.
2. Select subbase materials.
3. Field test reports.
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F. Certificates: Certify products comply with specifications.
1. Expansion joint filler.
2. Reinforcement.
3. Curing materials.
4. Concrete protective coating.
G. Qualifications: Substantiate qualifications comply with specifications.
1. Installer with project experience list.
2. Land surveyor.
H. Concrete mix design.
I. Select subbase job-mix design.
J. Proposed hot and cold weather concreting methods.
K. Land surveyor's construction staking notes, before placing concrete.
1. Identify discrepancies between field conditions and Drawings.
1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Installer Qualifications:
1. Regularly installs specified products.
2. Installed specified products with satisfactory service on five similar installations.
a. Project Experience List: Provide contact names and addresses for completed projects.
B. Land Surveyor: Professional land surveyor or engineer registered to provide land surveys in jurisdiction where project is located.
C. Preconstruction Testing:
1. Engage independent testing laboratory to perform tests and submit reports.
a. Deliver samples to laboratory in number and quantity required for testing.
2. Concrete mix design.
3. Select subbase job-mix design. Report the following:
a. Material sources.
b. Gradation.
c. Plasticity index.
d. Liquid limit.
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e. Laboratory compaction curves indicating maximum density at optimum moisture content.
1.7 DELIVERY
A. Deliver steel reinforcement to prevent damage.
B. Before installation, return or dispose of distorted or damaged steel reinforcement.
C. Bulk Products: Deliver bulk products away from buildings, utilities, pavement, and existing turf and planted areas. Maintain dry bulk product storage away from contaminants.
1.8 STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. Store products indoors in dry, weathertight facility.
B. Protect products from damage during handling and construction operations.
1.9 FIELD CONDITIONS
A. Hot Weather Concreting Procedures: ACI 305R.
B. Cold Weather Concreting Procedures: ACI 306R.
1. Use non-corrosive, non-chloride accelerator admixture.
2. Do not use calcium chloride, thiocyanates or admixtures containing more than 0.05 percent chloride ions.
1.10 WARRANTY
A. Construction Warranty: FAR clause 52.246-21, "Warranty of
Construction."
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 CONCRETE MATERIALS
A. Portland Cement: ASTM C150/C150M, Type I or II.
B. Pozzolans:
1. Fly Ash: ASTM C618, Class C or F including supplementary optional physical requirements.
2. Slag: ASTM C989/C989M; Grade 80
3. Silica Fume: ASTM C1240.
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SPEC WRITER NOTE: Edit the aggregates below to meet the Project specific needs.
C. Coarse Aggregate: ASTM C33/C33M; to suit application.
D. Fine Aggregate: ASTM C33/C33M.
E. Mixing Water: Fresh, clean, and potable.
F. Air-Entraining Admixture: ASTM C260/C260M.
G. Chemical Admixtures: ASTM C494/C494M.
H. Reinforcing Steel: ASTM A615/A615M or ASTM A996/A996M, Grade 420 (60);
deformed.
I. Welded Wire Fabric: ASTM A1064/A1064M, plain; sized as indicated.
J. Expansion Joint Filler: ASTM D1751.
K. Sheet Materials for Curing Concrete: ASTM C171.
L. Color Pigment: ASTM C979/C979M, colored and white powder pigments.
2.2 SELECT SUBBASE
A. Subbase: AASHTO M147; // Grade A // Grade B // Grade C // Grade D //
Grade E // Grade F //.
1. Select granular material composed of sand, sand-gravel, crushed stone, crushed or granulated slag, with or without soil binder, or combinations of these materials.
SUBBASE GRADING REQUIREMENTS
Sieve Size Percentage Passing by Mass
Grades
(mm) (in) A B C D E F
50 2 100 100
25 1 75-95 100 100 100 100
9.5 3/8 30-65 40-75 50-85 60-100
4.47 No. 4 25-55 30-60 35-65 50-85 55-100 70-100
2.00 No. 10 15-40 20-45 25-50 40-70 40-100 55-100
0.425 No. 40 8-20 15-30 15-30 25-45 20-50 30-70
0.075 No. 200 2-8 5-20 5-15 5-20 6-20 8-25
B. Other Acceptable Gradations: Materials within three to five percent, plus or minus, of specified gradation, or as recommended by the
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Representative.
2.3 FORMS
A. Forms: Wood, plywood, metal, or other materials, approved by
Contracting Officer's Representative, of grade or type suitable to obtain type of finish specified.
1. Plywood: Exterior grade, free of defects and patches on contact surface.
2. Lumber: Sound, grade-marked, S4S stress graded softwood, minimum
50 mm (2 inches) thick, free from warp, twist, loose knots, splits, or other defects.
3. Form Coating: As recommended by Architect/Engineer.
B. Provide forms suitable in cross-section, depth, and strength to resist springing during depositing and consolidating concrete.
1. Do not use forms varying from straight line more than 3 mm in
3000 mm (1/8 inch in 10 feet), horizontally and vertically.
C. Provide flexible or curved forms for forming radii.
2.4 CONCRETE CURING MATERIALS
A. Concrete curing materials, conform to one of the following:
1. Burlap: Minimum 233 g/sq. m (7 ounces/sq. yd.) dry.
2. Sheet Materials for Curing Concrete: ASTM C171.
3. Curing Compound: ASTM C309, Type 1 clear; liquid membrane forming type, without paraffin or petroleum.
2.5 CONCRETE MIXES
A. Design concrete mixes according to ASTM C94/C94M, Option C.
B. Concrete Type: Air-entrained. See Table I.
TABLE I - CONCRETE TYPES
Concrete
Type
Minimum 28 Day
Compressive
Strength f'c
MPa (psi)
Non-Air-Entrained Air-Entrained
Min. Cement kg/cu. m
(lbs./cu. yd.)
Max.
Water
Cement
Ratio
Min. Cement kg/cu. m
(lbs./cu. yd.)
Max.
Water
Cement
Ratio
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C. Maximum Slump: ASTM C143/C143M. See Table II.
TABLE II - MAXIMUM SLUMP
APPLICATION MAXIMUM SLUMP
Curb & Gutter 75 mm (3 inches)
Pedestrian Pavement 75 mm (3 inches)
Vehicular Pavement 50 mm (2 inches) Machine Finished
100 mm (4 inches) Hand Finished
Equipment Pad 75 to 100 mm (3 to 4 inches)
2.6 ACCESSORIES
A. Equipment and Tools: Obtain Contracting Officer's Representative's, approval of equipment and tools needed for handling materials and performing work before work begins.
B. Maintain equipment and tools in satisfactory working condition.
C. Sealants:
1. Concrete Paving Expansion Joints: ASTM D5893/D5893M, Type SL, single component, self-leveling, silicone joint sealant.
2. Concrete Paving Joints: ASTM D6690, Type IV, hot-applied, single component joint sealant.
D. Concrete Protective Coating: AASHTO M233 linseed oil mixture.
A 35 (5000)1,3 375 (630) 0.45 385 (650) 0.40
B 30 (4000)1,3 325 (550) 0.55 340 (570) 0.50
C 25 (3000)1,3 280 (470) 0.65 290 (490) 0.55
D 25 (3000)1,2 300 (500) * 310 (520) *
Footnotes:
1. If trial mixes are used, achieve compressive strength 8.3 MPa (1,200 psi) in excess of f'c. For concrete strengths greater than 35 MPa (5,000 psi), achieve compressive strength 9.7 MPa (1,400 psi) in excess of f’c.
2. For Concrete Exposed to High Sulfate Content Soils: Maximum water cement ratio is 0.44.
3. Laboratory Determined according to ACI 211.1 for normal weight concrete.
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PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 PREPARATION
A. Examine and verify substrate suitability for product installation.
B. Protect existing construction and completed work from damage.
C. Prepare, construct, and finish subgrade. See Section 31 20 00, EARTHWORK.
D. Maintain subgrade in smooth, compacted condition, in conformance with the required section and established grade until the succeeding operation has been accomplished.
3.2 SELECT SUBBASE
A. Placing:
1. Place subbase material on prepared subgrade in uniform layer to required contour and grades, and to maximum 200 mm (8 inches) loose depth.
2. When required compacted thickness exceeds 150 mm (6 inches), place subbase material in equal thickness layers.
3. When subbase elevation is 13 mm (1/2 inch) or more below required grade, excavate subbase minimum 75 mm (3 inches) deep. Place and compact subbase to required grade.
B. Compaction:
1. Perform compaction with approved hand or mechanical equipment well suited to the material being compacted.
2. Maintain subbase at optimum moisture content for compaction.
3. Compact each subbase layer to minimum 95 percent or 100 percent of maximum density as specified in Section 31 20 00, EARTHWORK.
C. Subbase Tolerances:
1. Variation from Indicated Grade: Maximum 9 mm (3/8 inch).
2. Variation from Indicated Thickness: Maximum 13 mm (1/2 inch).
D. Protection:
1. Protect subbase from damage until concrete is placed.
2. Reconstruct damaged subbase before placing concrete.
3.3 SETTING FORMS
A. Form Substrate:
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1. Compact form substrate to uniformly support forms along entire length.
2. Correct substrate imperfections and variations by cutting, filling, and compacting.
B. Form Setting:
1. Set forms to indicated line and grade with tight joints. Rigidly brace forms preventing movement.
2. Remove forms when removal will not damage concrete and when required for finishing.
3. Clean and oil forms before each use.
4. Correct forms, when required, immediately before placing concrete.
C. Land Surveyor: Establish control, alignment, and grade for forms and slip forming machine operations.
1. Notify Contracting Officer's Representative immediately when discrepancies exist between field conditions and drawings.
2. Correct discrepancies greater than 25 mm (1 inch) before placing concrete.
D. Form Tolerances:
1. Variation from Indicated Line: Maximum 6 mm (1/4 inch).
2. Variation from Indicated Grade: Maximum 3 mm in 3000 mm (1/8 inch in
10 feet).
3.4 PLACING REINFORCEMENT
A. Keep reinforcement clean from contamination preventing concrete bond.
B. Install reinforcement shown on drawings.
C. Support and securely tie reinforcing steel to prevent displacement during concrete placement.
D. Obtain Contracting Officer's Representative's reinforcement placement approval before placing concrete.
3.5 JOINTS - GENERAL
A. Place joints, where shown on approved submittal Drawings.
1. Conform to details shown.
2. Install joints perpendicular to finished concrete surface.
B. Make joints straight and continuous from edge to edge of pavement.
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3.6 CONSTRUCTION JOINTS
A. Locate construction joints between slabs of vehicular pavement as shown on approved submittal Drawings.
B. Place transverse construction joints of type shown, where indicated, and whenever concrete placement is suspended for more than 30 minutes.
C. Provide butt-type joint with dowels in curb at planned joint locations.
D. Provide keyed joints with tie bars when joint occurs in middle third of planned curb joint interval.
3.7 CONTRACTION JOINTS
A. Tool or cut joints to width, depth, and radius edge shown on drawings using grooving tool, jointer, or saw.
B. Construct joints in curbs and gutters by inserting 3 mm (1/8 inch) steel plates conforming to curb and gutter cross sections.
1. Keep plates in place until concrete can hold its shape.
C. Finish joint edges with edging tool.
D. Score pedestrian pavement with grooving tool or jointer.
3.8 EXPANSION JOINTS
A. Form expansion joints with expansion joint filler of thickness shown on drawings.
1. Locate joints around perimeter of structures and features abutting site work concrete.
2. Create complete, uniform separation between structure and site work concrete.
B. Extend expansion joint material full depth of concrete with top edge of joint filler below finished concrete surface where sealant is indicated on Drawings.
C. Cut and shape material matching cross section.
D. Anchor with approved devices to prevent displacing during placing and finishing operations.
E. Round joint edges with edging tool.
3.9 PLACING CONCRETE - GENERAL
A. Preparation before Placing Concrete:
1. Obtain Contracting Officer's Representative approval.
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2. Remove debris and other foreign material.
3. Uniformly moisten substrate, without standing water.
B. Convey concrete from mixer to final location without segregation or loss of ingredients. Deposit concrete to minimize handling.
C. During placement, consolidate concrete by spading or vibrating to minimize voids, honeycomb, and rock pockets.
1. Vibrate concrete against forms and along joints.
2. Avoid excess vibration and handling causing segregation.
D. Place concrete continuously between joints without bulkheads.
E. Install construction joint in concrete placement suspended for more than 30 minutes.
F. Replace concrete with cracks, chips, bird baths, and other defects to nearest joints, approved by Contracting Officer's Representative.
3.10 PLACING CONCRETE FOR CURB, PEDESTRIAN PAVEMENT
A. Place concrete in one layer conforming to cross section shown on
Drawings after consolidating and finishing.
B. Deposit concrete near joints without disturbing joints. Do not place concrete directly onto joint assemblies.
C. Strike concrete surface to proper section ready for consolidation.
D. Consolidate concrete by tamping and spading or with approved mechanical finishing equipment.
E. Finish concrete surface with wood or metal float.
F. Construct concrete pads and pavements with sufficient slope to drain, preventing standing water.
3.11 PLACING CONCRETE FOR VEHICULAR PAVEMENT
A. Deposit concrete as close as possible to its final position.
B. Place concrete continuously between construction joints without cold joints.
C. Strike and consolidate concrete with finishing machine, vibrating screed, or by hand-finishing.
D. Finish concrete surface to elevation and crown shown on drawings.
E. Deposit concrete near joints without disturbing joints. Do not place concrete directly onto joint assemblies.
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F. Obtain Contracting Officer's Representative's approval before placing adjacent lanes.
G. Curb-Forming Machines: Curb-forming machines for constructing curbs will be approved based on trial use on the project. When equipment produces unsatisfactory results, discontinue use of the equipment at any time during construction and accomplish work by hand method construction. Remove unsatisfactory work and reconstruct full length between regularly scheduled joints. Dispose of removed portions off the project site.
3.12 FORM REMOVAL
A. Keep forms in place minimum 12 hours after concrete placement. Remove forms without damaging concrete.
B. Do not use bars or heavy tools against concrete to remove forms. Repair damage concrete found after form removal.
3.13 CONCRETE FINISHING - GENERAL
A. Follow operation sequence below, unless otherwise indicated on
Drawings:
1. Consolidating, floating, striking, troweling, texturing, and joint edging.
B. Use edging tool with 6 mm (1/4 inch) radius
C. Keep finishing equipment and tools clean and suitable for use.
3.14 CONCRETE FINISHING - PEDESTRIAN PAVEMENT
A. Walks
1. Finish concrete surfaces with metal float, troweled smooth, and finished with a broom moistened with clear water.
2. Finish slab edges and formed transverse joints with edger.
3. Broom surfaces transverse to traffic direction.
a. Use brooming to eliminate flat surface produced by edger.
b. Produce uniform corrugations, maximum 1.5 mm (1/16 inch) deep profile.
4. Provide surface uniform in color and free of surface blemishes, form marks, and tool marks.
5. Paving Tolerances:
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a. Variation from Indicated Plane: Maximum 5 mm in 3000 mm (3/16 inch in 10 feet).
b. Variation from Indicated Thickness: Maximum 6 mm (1/4 inch).
6. Replace paving within joint boundary when paving exceeds specified tolerances.
B. Step Treads, Risers and Sidewalls: Finish as specified for pedestrian pavement, except as follows:
1. Remove riser forms sequentially, starting with top riser.
2. Rub riser face with wood or concrete rubbing block and water. Remove blemishes, form marks, and tool marks. Use outside edger to round nosing; use inside edger to finish bottom of riser.
3. Apply uniform brush finish to treads, risers, and sidewall.
a. Apply stiff brush finish to treads to provide slip resistant surface complying with ANSI B101.3.
4. Step Tolerance:
a. Variation from Indicated Plane: Maximum 5 mm in 3000 mm (3/16 inch in 10 feet).
3.15 CONCRETE FINISHING - VEHICULAR PAVEMENT
A. Align finish surfaces where new and existing pavements abut.
B. Longitudinally float pavement surface to profile and grade indicated on drawings.
C. Straighten surface removing irregularities and maintaining specified tolerances while concrete is plastic.
D. Finish pavement edges and joints with edging tool.
E. Broom finish concrete surface after bleed water dissipates and before concrete hardens.
1. Broom surface transverse to traffic direction.
a. Use brooming to eliminate flat surface produced by edger.
b. Produce uniform corrugations, maximum 3 mm (1/8 inch) deep profile.
F. Pavement Tolerances:
1. Variation from Indicated Plane: Maximum 6 mm in 3000 mm (1/4 inch in
10 feet) tested parallel and perpendicular to traffic direction at maximum 1500 mm (5 feet) intervals.
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2. Variation from Indicated Thickness: Maximum 6 mm (1/4 inch).
G. Replace paving within joint boundary when paving exceeds specified tolerances.
3.16 CONCRETE FINISHING - CURBS
A. Round edges of gutter and top of curb with edging tool.
B. Curb Top:
1. Float surfaces and finish with smooth wood or metal float until true to grade and section and uniform color.
2. Finish surfaces, while still plastic, longitudinally with bristle brush.
C. Curb Face:
1. Remove curb form and immediately rub curb face with wood or concrete rubbing block removing blemishes, form marks, and tool marks and providing uniform color.
2. Brush curb face, while still plastic, matching gutter and curb top.
D. Curb Tolerances:
1. Variation from Indicated Plane and Grade:
a. Gutter: Maximum 3 mm in 3000 mm (1/8 inch in 10 feet).
b. Curb Top and Face: Maximum 6 mm in 3000 mm (1/4 inch in
10 feet).
E. Replace curbs and gutters within joint boundary when curbs and gutters exceed specified tolerances.
F. Correct depressions causing standing water.
3.17 SPECIAL FINISHES
A. Exposed Aggregate Finish:
1. Prepare concrete base 10 to 13 mm (3/8 to 1/2 inch) lower than the finish grade.
2. Scatter aggregate over concrete base surface and embed by use of hand float, straight edge, or darby.
3. Apply concrete mix and mark off surface as indicated on Drawings with surface joints at least 10 mm (3/8 inch) deep. Level off finish to a true surface and compact with wood float, working as little as possible so that coarse material will remain at the top. Before finish has set, treat top surface with cement retarding material.
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When body of concrete finish has set, remove retarded surface film by wire brushes and fine water spray to remove mortar from top of colored aggregate. Continue washing and brushing until flush water runs clear and no noticeable cement film left on the aggregate.
3.18 CONCRETE CURING
A. Concrete Protection:
1. Protect unhardened concrete from rain and flowing water.
2. Provide sufficient curing and protection materials available and ready for use before concrete placement begins.
3. Protect concrete to prevent pavement cracking from ambient temperature changes during curing period.
a. Replace pavement damaged by curing method allowing concrete cracking.
b. Employ another curing method as directed by Contracting
Officer's Representative.
B. Cure concrete for minimum 7 days by one of the following methods appropriate to weather conditions preventing moisture loss and rapid temperature change:
1. Burlap Mat: Provide minimum two layers kept saturated with water during curing period. Overlap Mats at least 150 mm (6 inches).
2. Sheet Materials:
a. Wet exposed concrete surface with fine water spray and cover with sheet materials.
b. Overlap sheets minimum 300 mm (12 inches).
c. Securely anchor sheet materials preventing displacement.
3. Curing Compound:
a. Protect joints indicated to receive sealants preventing contamination from curing compound.
b. Insert moistened paper or fiber rope into joint or cover joint with waterproof paper.
c. Apply curing compound before concrete dries.
d. Apply curing compound in two coats at right angles to each other.
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e. Application Rate: Maximum 5 sq. m/L (200 sq. ft./gallon), both coats.
f. Immediately reapply curing compound to surfaces damaged during curing period.
3.19 CONCRETE PROTECTIVE COATING
A. Apply protective coating of linseed oil mixture to exposed-to-view concrete surfaces, drainage structures, and features that project through, into, or against concrete exterior improvements to protect the concrete against deicing materials.
B. Complete backfilling and curing operation before applying protective coating.
C. Dry and thoroughly clean concrete before each application.
D. Apply two coats, with maximum coverage of 11 sq. m/L (50 sq.
yds./gal.); first coat, and maximum 16 sq. m/L (70 sq. yds./gal.);
second coat, except apply commercially prepared mixture according to manufacturer's instructions.
E. Protect coated surfaces from vehicular and pedestrian traffic until dry.
F. Do not heat protective coating, and do not expose protective coating to open flame, sparks, or fire adjacent to open containers or applicators.
Do not apply material at temperatures lower than 10 degrees C
(50 degrees F).
3.20 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Field Tests: Performed by testing laboratory specified in Section
01 45 29, TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES.
1. Compaction.
a. Pavement subgrade.
b. Curb and sidewalk.
2. Concrete:
a. Delivery samples.
b. Field samples.
3. Slip Resistance: Steps and pedestrian paving.
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3.21 CLEANING
A. After completing curing:
1. Remove burlap and sheet curing materials.
2. Sweep concrete clean, removing foreign matter from the joints.
3. Seal joints as specified.
3.22 PROTECTION
A. Protect exterior improvements from traffic and construction operations.
1. Prohibit traffic on paving for minimum seven days after placement, or longer as directed by Contracting Officer's Representative.
B. Remove protective materials immediately before acceptance.
C. Repair damage.
1. Replace concrete containing excessive cracking, fractures, spalling, and other defects within joint boundary, when directed by
Contracting Officer's Representative, and at no additional cost to the Government.
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SECTION 32 12 16
ASPHALT PAVING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION
This work shall cover the composition, mixing, construction upon the prepared subgrade, and the protection of hot asphalt concrete pavement.
The hot asphalt concrete pavement shall consist of an aggregate or asphalt base course and asphalt surface course constructed in conformity with the lines, grades, thickness, and cross sections as shown. Each course shall be constructed to the depth, section, or elevation required by the drawings and shall be rolled, finished, and approved before the placement of the next course.
1.2 RELATED WORK
A. Laboratory and field testing requirements: Section 01 45 29, TESTING
LABORATORY SERVICES.
B. Subgrade Preparation: Paragraph 3.3 and Section 31 20 00, EARTH MOVING.
C. Pavement Markings: Section 32 17 23, PAVEMENT MARKINGS.
1.3 INSPECTION OF PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
The Resident Engineer shall have access at all times to all parts of the material producing plants for checking the mixing operations and materials and the adequacy of the equipment in use.
1.4 ALIGNMENT AND GRADE CONTROL
The Contractor’s Registered Professional Land Surveyor shall establish and control the pavement (aggregate or asphalt base course and asphalt surface course) alignments, grades, elevations, and cross sections as shown on the Drawings.
1.5 SUBMITTALS
A. In accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND
SAMPLES, furnish the following:
B. Data and Test Reports:
1. Aggregate Base Course: Sources, gradation, liquid limit, plasticity index, percentage of wear, and other tests required by State Highway
Department.
2. Asphalt Base/Surface Course: Aggregate source, gradation, soundness loss, percentage of wear, and other tests required by State Highway
Department.
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3. Job-mix formula.
C. Certifications:
1. Asphalt prime and tack coat material certificate of conformance to
State Highway Department requirements.
2. Asphalt cement certificate of conformance to State Highway
Department requirements.
3. Job-mix certification - Submit plant mix certification that mix equals or exceeds the State Highway Specification.
D. One copy of State Highway Department Specifications.
E. Provide MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) for all chemicals used on ground.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 GENERAL
A. Aggregate base and asphalt concrete materials shall conform to the requirements of the following and other appropriate sections of the latest version of the State Highway Material Specifications, including amendments, addenda and errata. Where the term "Engineer" or
"Commission" is referenced in the State Highway Specifications, it shall mean the VA Resident Engineer or VA Contracting Officer.
2.2 AGGREGATES
A. Provide aggregates consisting of crushed stone, gravel, sand, or other sound, durable mineral materials processed and blended, and naturally combined.
B. Subbase aggregate (where required) maximum size: 38mm(1-1/2").
C. Base aggregate maximum size:
1. Base course over 152mm(6") thick: 38mm(1-1/2");
2. Other base courses: 19mm(3/4").
D. Asphaltic base course:
1. Maximum particle size not to exceed 25.4mm(1”).
2. Where conflicts arise between this specification and the requirements in the latest version of the State Highway
Specifications, the State Specifications shall control.
E. Aggregates for asphaltic concrete paving: Provide a mixture of sand, mineral aggregate, and liquid asphalt mixed in such proportions that the percentage by weight will be within:
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Sieve Sizes Percentage Passing
19mm(3/4") 100
9.5mm(3/8") 67 to 85
6.4mm(1/4") 50 to 65
2.4mm(No. 8 mesh) 37 to 50
600µm(No. 30 mesh) 15 to 25
75µm(No. 200 mesh) 3 to 8 plus 50/60 penetration liquid asphalt at 5 percent to 6-1/2 percent of the combined dry aggregates.
2.3 ASPHALTS
A. Comply with provisions of Asphalt Institute Specification SS2:
1. Asphalt cement: Penetration grade 50/60
2. Prime coat: Cut-back type, grade MC-250
3. Tack coat: Uniformly emulsified, grade SS-1H
2.4 SEALER
A. Provide a sealer consisting of suitable fibrated chemical type asphalt base binders and fillers having a container consistency suitable for troweling after thorough stirring, and containing no clay or other deleterious substance.
B. Where conflicts arise between this specification and the requirements in the latest version of the State Highway Specifications, the State
Specifications shall control.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 GENERAL
The Asphalt Concrete Paving equipment, weather limitations, job-mix formula, mixing, construction methods, compaction, finishing, tolerance, and protection shall conform to the requirements of the appropriate sections of the State Highway Specifications for the type of material specified.
3.2 MIXING ASPHALTIC CONCRETE MATERIALS
A. Provide hot plant-mixed asphaltic concrete paving materials.
1. Temperature leaving the plant: 143 degrees C(290 degrees F) minimum, 160 degrees C(320 degrees F) maximum.
2. Temperature at time of placing: 138 degrees C(280 degrees F) minimum.
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3.3 SUBGRADE
A. Shape to line and grade and compact with self-propelled rollers.
B. All depressions that develop under rolling shall be filled with acceptable material and the area re-rolled.
C. Soft areas shall be removed and filled with acceptable materials and the area re-rolled.
D. Should the subgrade become rutted or displaced prior to the placing of the subbase, it shall be reworked to bring to line and grade.
E. Proof-roll the subgrade with maximum 45 tonne (50 ton) gross weight dump truck as directed by VA Resident Engineer or VA Contracting
Officer. If pumping, pushing, or other movement is observed, rework the area to provide a stable and compacted subgrade.
3.4 BASE COURSES
A. Subbase (when required)
1. Spread and compact to the thickness shown on the drawings.
2. Rolling shall begin at the sides and continue toward the center and shall continue until there is no movement ahead of the roller.
3. After completion of the subbase rolling there shall be no hauling over the subbase other than the delivery of material for the top course.
B. Base
1. Spread and compact to the thickness shown on the drawings.
2. Rolling shall begin at the sides and continue toward the center and shall continue until there is no movement ahead of the roller.
3. After completion of the base rolling there shall be no hauling over the base other than the delivery of material for the top course.
C. Thickness tolerance: Provide the compacted thicknesses shown on the
Drawings within a tolerance of minus 0.0mm (0.0") to plus 12.7mm
(0.5").
D. Smoothness tolerance: Provide the lines and grades shown on the
Drawings within a tolerance of 5mm in 3m (3/16 inch in ten feet).
E. Moisture content: Use only the amount of moisture needed to achieve the specified compaction.
3.5 PLACEMENT OF ASPHALTIC CONCRETE PAVING
A. Remove all loose materials from the compacted base.
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B. Apply the specified prime coat, and tack coat where required, and allow to dry in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations as approved by the Architect or Engineer.
C. Receipt of asphaltic concrete materials:
1. Do not accept material unless it is covered with a tarpaulin until unloaded, and unless the material has a temperature of not less than
130 degrees C(280 degrees F).
2. Do not commence placement of asphaltic concrete materials when the atmospheric temperature is below 10 degrees C (50 degrees F), not during fog, rain, or other unsuitable conditions.
D. Spreading:
1. Spread material in a manner that requires the least handling.
2. Where thickness of finished paving will be 76mm (3") or less, spread in one layer.
E. Rolling:
1. After the material has been spread to the proper depth, roll until the surface is hard, smooth, unyielding, and true to the thickness and elevations shown own the drawings.
2. Roll in at least two directions until no roller marks are visible.
3. Finished paving smoothness tolerance:
a. No depressions which will retain standing water.
b. No deviation greater than 3mm in 1.8m (1/8" in six feet).
3.6 APPLICATION OF SEAL COAT
A. Prepare the surfaces, mix the seal coat material, and apply in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations as approved by the
Architect or Engineer.
B. Achieve a finished surface seal which, when dry and thoroughly set, is smooth, tough, resilient, of uniform black color, and free from coarse textured areas, lap marks, ridges, and other surface irregularities.
C. When sealing new asphalt paving wait an entire year to allow for the expansion and contraction of a year’s cycle of both warm and cool temperatures. This allows for the asphalt’s oils to properly cure and begin oxidation before applying a seal coat.
D. When seal coating in less than a year apply two coats, spray applied.
This application method is preferred for less than a year application
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E. When seal coating existing paving that has new asphalt patches, apply two coats sprayed to the existing asphalt and a single lighter coat on new patch work, just enough to make the color of the new patches match the rest of the reseal coated paving.
F. When resealing existing paving 5, 10, 15 years and older, that is oxidized and is very light in color, squeegee apply the first coat of seal coat and spray on a second coat. Two coats are preferred in older paving when the asphalt cement has oxidized leaving the seal coat with nothing to bond to other than the aggregate that in many cases has polished over time leaving less than a desirable surface to bond to.
3.7 PROTECTION
Protect the asphaltic concrete paved areas from traffic until the sealer is set and cured and does not pick up under foot or wheeled traffic.
3.8 FINAL CLEAN-UP
Remove all debris, rubbish, and excess material from the work area.
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SECTION 32 17 23
PAVEMENT MARKINGS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes:
1. Paint on pavement surfaces, in form of traffic lanes, parking bays, areas restricted to handicapped persons, crosswalks, and other detail pavement markings.
1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS
A. Paint VOC Limits: Section 01 81 13, SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION
REQUIREMENTS.
B. Paint Color: Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES.
1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS
A. Comply with references to extent specified in this section.
B. Federal Specifications (Fed. Spec.):
1. TT-B-1325D - Beads (Glass Spheres) Retro-Reflective.
2. TT-P-1952F - Paint, Traffic and Airfield Marking, Waterborne.
C. Master Painters Institute (MPI):
1. No. 97 - Traffic Marking Paint, Latex.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Submittal Procedures: Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.
B. Submittal Drawings:
1. Show pavement marking configuration and dimensions.
2. Show international symbol of accessibility at designated parking spaces.
C. Manufacturer's Literature and Data:
1. Description of each product.
2. Application instructions.
D. Samples:
1. Paint: 200 mm (8 inches) square, each type and color.
E. Certificates: Certify products comply with specifications.
F. Qualifications: Substantiate qualifications comply with specifications.
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1. Installer with project experience list.
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Installer Qualifications:
1. Regularly installs specified products.
2. Installed specified products with satisfactory service on five similar installations for minimum five years.
a. Project Experience List: Provide contact names and addresses for completed projects.
1.6 DELIVERY
A. Deliver products in manufacturer's original sealed packaging.
B. Mark packaging, legibly. Indicate manufacturer's name or brand, type, color, production run number, and manufacture date.
C. Before installation, return or dispose of products within distorted, damaged, or opened packaging.
1.7 STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. Store products indoors in dry, weathertight conditioned facility.
B. Protect products from damage during handling and construction operations.
1.8 FIELD CONDITIONS
A. Environment:
1. Product Temperature: Minimum 13 degrees C (55 degrees F) for minimum
48 hours before installation.
a. Surface to be painted and ambient temperature: Minimum
10 degrees C (50 degrees F) and maximum 35 degrees C
(95 degrees F).
B. Field Measurements: Verify field conditions affecting traffic marking installation. Show field measurements on Submittal Drawings.
1.9 WARRANTY
A. Construction Warranty: FAR clause 52.246-21, "Warranty of
Construction."
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PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
A. Design paint complying with specified performance:
1. Application: Fed. Spec. TT-P-1952.
2.2 PRODUCTS - GENERAL
A. Basis of Design: Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES.
B. Provide each product from one manufacturer and from one production run.
1. Low Pollutant-Emitting Materials: Comply with VOC limits specified in Section 01 81 13, SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS for the following products:
a. Paints and coatings.
2.3 SANDBLASTING EQUIPMENT
A. Air compressor, hoses, and nozzles of proper size and capacity as required for cleaning painted surfaces. Compressor to provide minimum
0.08 cu. m/s (150 cfm) of air at pressure of minimum 625 kPa (90 psi) at each nozzle used.
2.4 PAINT APPLICATOR
A. Apply marking paint with approved mechanical equipment. Provide equipment with constant agitation of paint and travel at controlled speeds. Synchronize one or more paint "guns" to automatically begin and cut off paint flow in case of skip lines. Equipment to have manual control to apply continuous lines of varying length and marking widths as indicated on Drawings. Provide pneumatic spray guns for hand application of paint in areas where mobile paint applicator cannot be used.
2.5 PAINT
A. Paint: MPI No. 97. For obliterating existing markings comply with
Fed. Spec. TT-P-1952. Provide minimum 18 L (5 gallons) containers.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 PREPARATION
A. Examine and verify substrate suitability for product installation.
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1. Allow new pavement surfaces to cure for period of minimum 14 days before application of marking materials.
B. Protect existing construction and completed work from damage.
C. Clean substrates. Remove contaminants capable of affecting subsequently installed product's performance.
1. Remove dust, dirt, and other granular surface deposits by sweeping, blowing with compressed air, rinsing with water, or combination of these methods.
2. Completely remove rubber deposits, existing paint markings, and other coatings adhering to pavement with scrapers, wire brushings, sandblasting, mechanical abrasion, or approved chemicals as directed by Contracting Officer's Representative.
3. As an option, comply with Fed. Spec. TT-P-1952 for removal of existing paint markings on asphalt pavement. Apply black paint in as many coats as necessary to completely obliterate existing markings.
4. Scrub affected areas with several applications of trisodium phosphate solution or other approved detergent or degreaser, and rinse thoroughly after each application, Where oil or grease are present on old pavements to be marked.
a. After cleaning, seal oil-soaked areas with cut shellac to prevent bleeding through new paint.
5. Clean and dry surface before pavement marking.Do not begin any marking until Contracting Officer's Representative inspected surface and gives permission to proceed.
3.2 TEMPORARY PAVEMENT MARKING
A. Apply Temporary Pavement Markings of colors, widths and lengths shown on drawings or directed by Contracting Officer's Representative. After temporary marking has served its purpose and when so ordered by
Contracting Officer's Representative, remove temporary marking by carefully controlled sandblasting, approved grinding equipment, or other approved method to prevent damage on applied surface.
B. As an option, provide approved preformed pressure sensitive, reflective, adhesive tape type of temporary pavement marking of required colors, widths and lengths in lieu of temporary painted and
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3.3 INSTALLATION - GENERAL
A. Install products according to manufacturer's instructions and approved submittal drawings.
1. When manufacturer's instructions deviate from specifications, submit proposed resolution for Contracting Officer's Representative consideration.
3.4 PAINT APPLICATION
A. Apply uniformly painted and reflective pavement marking of required colors, length, and width with true, sharp edges and ends on properly cured, prepared, and dried surfaces.
B. Comply with details as indicated on drawings and established control points.
C. Apply paint at wet film thickness of 0.4 mm (0.015 inch). Apply paint in one coat. When directed by Contracting Officer's Representative, apply additional coats at markings showing light spots. Comply with paint manufacturer's maximum drying time requirements to prevent undue softening of asphalt, and pick-up, displacement, or discoloration by tires of traffic.
D. When deficiency in marking drying occurs, discontinue paint operations until cause of slow drying is determined and corrected.
E. Remove and replace marking applied less than minimum material rates, deviates from true alignment, exceeds stipulated length and width tolerances, or shows light spots, smears, or other deficiencies or irregularities.
F. Remove marking by carefully controlled sandblasting, approved grinding equipment, or other approve method to prevent damage on applied surface.
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3.5 DETAIL PAVEMENT MARKING APPLICATION
A. Apply Detail Pavement Markings, exclusive of actual traffic lane marking as follows:
1. At exit and entrance islands and turnouts.
2. On curbs.
3. At crosswalks.
4. At parking bays.
5. Other locations as indicated on drawings.
B. Apply International Handicapped Symbol at indicated parking spaces.
Color as shown on drawings. Apply paint for symbol using suitable template that will provide pavement marking with true, sharp edges and ends.
C. Install detail pavement markings of colors, widths and lengths, and design pattern at locations indicated on drawings.
3.6 TOLERANCES
A. Length and Width of Lines: Plus or minus 75 mm (3 inches) and plus or minus 3 mm (1/8 inch), respectively, in case of skip markings.
B. Length of intervals exceeding line length tolerance are not acceptable.
3.7 CLEANING
A. Remove excess paint before paint sets.
3.8 PROTECTION
A. Protect pavement markings from traffic and construction operations.
1. Protect newly painted markings from vehicular traffic until paint is dry and track free.
2. Place warning signs at beginning of wet line, and at points well in advance of marking equipment for alerting approaching traffic from both directions.
3. Place small flags or other similarly effective small objects near freshly applied markings at frequent intervals to reduce crossing by traffic.
B. Repair damage.
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SECTION 33 08 00
COMMISSIONING OF SITE UTILITY SYSTEMS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION
A. The requirements of this Section apply to all sections of Division 31.
B. This project will have selected building systems commissioned. The complete list of equipment and systems to be commissioned is specified in Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS. The commissioning process, which the Contractor is responsible to execute, is defined in Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIRMENTS. A
Commissioning Agent (CxA) appointed by the VA will manage the commissioning process.
1.2 RELATED WORK
A. Section 01 00 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
B. Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS.
C. Section 01 33 23 SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.
1.3 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes requirements for commissioning the Facility site utilities systems, related subsystems and related equipment. This
Section supplements the general requirements specified in…
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