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C A surunation of all man-hours worked by the contractor and associated sub-contractors for each month will be reported to the Contracting Officer Representative or Government Designated Authority monthly.

A su(unation of all Minor, Moderate, and Majoi incidents experienced on site by the contractor and associated sub-contractors for each month wilf be provided to the Contracting Officer Representative or Govelnment

Designated Authority monthly. The contractor and associated sub-contractors' OSHA 3OO logs liif f be made available to the Contractinq

Officer Representative or Government Designated Authority as requested'

PERSONAI, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) :

PPE is qoverned in all areas by the nature of the work the employee is performing. For example, specific PPE required for performing work on electrical equipment is identified in NEPA ?08, Standard for Electrical

Safety in the Workplace.

Mandatory PPE includes:

1. Hard Hats - unless written authorization is qiven by Lh'e // Resident

Engineer Contlactinq Officer Representative or Government Designated

Authority in circumstances of t/ork operations that have l-imited potential for falLing object hazards such as during finishing r.Ior.k or minor remodeling- f"Ij-th authorization to refax the requirement of har.d hatsf if a worker becomes exposed to an overhead falling object hazar.d, then hard hats lroufd be required in accordance with the OSHA regulations.

Safety glasses - unless !.iritten authorization is given by the

Contr.actinq Officer Representat.ive or Government Designated Author.ity in circumstances of no eye hazards, appropriate safety qlasses meeting the ANSI 2.87.1 standard must be r',orn by each person on site.

Appropriate Safety Shoes - based on the hazards present, safety shoes meeting the requirements of ASTM F2473-17 shafl be worn by each person on site unless r.rritten authorization is given by the Contracting

Officer Representative or Government Designated Authority in clrcumstances of no foot hazards.

Hearing protection - Use personal hearing pLotection at a1l- times in designated noise hazardous areas or tlhen performing noise hazardous tasks.

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E'AI,I, PROTECTION

. The falI protection (FP) threshold height requirement is 6 ft (1.8 m) for ALL WORK, unleas specified differently or the OSHA 29 CER 1926 requirements are more stringent, to include steel erection activities, systems-engineered activities (prefabricated) metal buildings, residential (lrood) construction and scaffolding work.

1. The use of a Safety Monitoring System (SMS) as a fall protection method is prohibited.

2. The use of Controlled Access Zone (CAZ) as a fafl protection method is prohibited.

3. A Warninq Line System (WLS) may ONLY be used on floors or flat or:

low-sloped roofs (between 0 - 18.4 degrees or 4.12 slope) and shalt be erected around all sides of the vrork area (See 29 CFR 1,926.502(f) for construction of WLS requirements). Working within the WLS does not require FP. No worker shall be allowed in the area beth'een the roof or floor edge and the WLS without FP. FP is required when lrorkj-ng outside the WLS.

4. Pall protection whife using a fadder will be governed by the OSHA requj-rements.

SCAFFOI,DS AND OTHER WORK PI,ATFORMS

, A11 scaffolds and other work platforms construction activities sha11 comply with 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L.

, The fall protection (FP) threshold height requirement is 6 ft (1.8 m) as stated in Section 1.16.

. The followlng hlerarchy and prohibitions shall be followed in selecting appropriate work platforms.

1. Scaffolds, platforms, or temporary floors shall be provided for af1 work except that can be performed safely from the ground or similar footinq,

2. Ladders fess than 20 feet may be used as h/ork platforms only when use of sma1l hand toofs or handling of 1j-ght materiaf is j-nvolved.

3. Ladder jacks, Iean-to, and prop-scaffol-ds are prohibited.

4. Emergency descent devices sha1l not be used as wolking pfatforms.

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! Contractors shalI use a scaffold tagqlng system in which all scaffolds are taqged by the Competent Person. Tags shall be color-coded: qreen indicates the scaffold has been inspected and is safe to use; red indicates the scaffofd is unsafe to use. Tags shalI be readily visible/ made of materials that will withstand the environment in which they are used, be legible and shall include:

1. The Competent Person's name and signature;

2. Dates of initial and last inspections.

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Mast Cfimlcing work platforms: When designed as ladders, exceed 20 ft protection sha1l be used.

access ladders, including mast s

(6 n) in height, positive fa11

EXCAVATION AND TRENCIIES

A11 excavation and trenchinq work shalf comply with 29 CtR 7926 Subpart

P. Excavations less than 5 feet in depth require evafuatlon by the contractor's "Competent Person" (CP) for deter:mlnation of the necessity of an excavation protective system where kneeing, laying in, or stooping within the excavation is required.

Al1 excavations and trenches 24 inches in depth ol greater shafl require a written trenching and excavation permit (NOTE some States and other

Iocal- juiisdictions requlre separate state/iurisdictj-on-issued excavation perrnits) , The permit shaff have two sections, one section wilI be completed prior to digging or drilling and the other wj-l1 be compl-eted prior. to personnel entering the excavations greater than 5 feet in depth.

Each section of the permit shall be provided to the Contracting Officer Representative and /or other Governrnent Designated Authorlty prior to proceeding with digging or dritling and prior to proceeding with entering the excavation. After completion of the work and prior to opening a new section of an excavation, the permit shall be closed out and provided to the Contracting Officer Representative and / or Governnent Deslgnated

Authority. The permit sha1l be maintained onsite and the first section of the permit shall incLude the follor.Iing:

1. Estimated start time & stop time'

2. Specific focation and nature of the work.

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3. Indication of the contractor's "Competent Person" (CP) in excavation safety with quafifications and signature. Formal course ln excavation safety is required by the contractor's CP.

4. Indication of lrhether soif o:r concrete removal to an offsite Location ls neces s ary.

5. Indication of whether soil samples are required to determined soil contamination.

6. lndication of coordinatlon with 1oca1 authority (i.e. "One Caff") or contractor's effort to deterrnine utility location with search and survey equipment -

7. Indication of review of site drar.rings for proximity of utilities to digging/dri tl ing .

The second section of the permit for excavations greater than five feet in depth shall incfude the following:

1.. Determination of OSI{A classificatlon of soiI. Soil samples will be from freshfy dug soiL with samples taken fron different soif tlrpe layers as necessary and placed at a safe distance from the excavation by the excavating equipment. A pocket penetronmeter will be utilized in determination of the unconfined compression strength of the soil for comparison aqainst OSHA table (Less than 0.5 Tons/ET2 Type C,

0.5 Tons/FT2 to 1.5 Tons/FT2 - Type B, greater than 1.5 Tons/FT2 - Type A without condition to reduce to Tlrpe B) .

2. Indication of sefected protective system (s loping/benching, shor:inq, shieldlng) . When soif classification is identified as "Type A" or.

"Solid Rock", only shoring or shielding or Professional Engineer designed systems can be used for protection. A S loping/Benching system may only be used rrhen cfassifying the soil as Type B or Tl.pe C. Refer to Appendix B of 29 CER 1926, Subpart P for further information on protective systems desiqns.

3. Tndication of the spoil pife being stored at least 2 feet from the edge of the excavation and safe access being provided lrithin 25 feet of the worker.s.

lndication of assessment for a potential toxic, explosive/ or oxygen deficient atmosphere where oxygen deficiency (atmospheres containing

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04-13 1B less than 19.5 percent oxygen) or a hazardous atmosphere exists or could leasonably be expected to exist. Internal comlcustion. engine equipment is not aflowed in an excavation without providing force air ventilation to fower the concentration to below OSHA PELS. provj-ding sufficient oxygen 1eve1s, and atmospheric testinq as necessary to ensure safe levels are naintained.

As required by OSHA 29 CER 1926.651 (b) (1), the estimated focation of utility installations, such as sevrer, telephone, fue1, electric, water lines, or any other underground installations that reasonably may be expected to be encountered during excavation vrork, sha1l be determined prior to opening an excavation.

1. The planned dig site will be outlined/marked in white prior to focating the utilities.

2. Used of the A,ner.ican Public l,{orks Association Uniform ColoL Code is required for the marking of the proposed excavation and located uti I i ties.

3. 811 wj-]l be ca.Lled two buslness days before digging on aI] local 'or State lands and public Right-of Ways.

4. Digginq will not commence until aII known utilities are marked.

5. Utility markings will- be maintained

Excavations will be hand dug or excavated by other simifar safe and acceptable means as excavation operations approach within // 3 to 5

//_// feel of identified underground utilities. Exploratory bar or other detection equipment r.Ii11 be utifized as necessary to further identify the location of underground utifities.

Excavations greater than 20 feet in depth require a Piofessional Engineer designed excavati-on protective system.

CRANES

A1l crane lrork shall comply with 29 CER L926 subpart CC.

Pr.ior to operating a crane, the operator must be licensed. qualified or:

certified to opelate the crane. Thus. all the provisions contained with Subpart CC are effective and there is no "Phase In" date.

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C A detailed lift plan for aI1 lifts shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer Representative and / or other covernnient Designated Authority 14 days prior to the scheduled lift compfete with route for truck carrying load, crane load analysis, slting of crane and path of swing and all other elements of a critical lift plan where the lift meets the definition of a critical ]j-ft, Critical lifts requiie a more comprehensive lift plan to minimi-ze the potentj-a1 of crane failure and/or catastrophic loss. The plan must be reviev,/ed and accepted by the General Contractor before being submitted to the VA for review. The lift will not be allowed to proceed without prior acceptance of this document, D. Crane operators sha1l not carry loads

1. over the general public or VAMC personnel

2, ovet.any occupied buildinq unl-ess

a. the top tr^ro floors are vacated

b. or ovelhead protection with a design live provided

Ioad of 300 Dsf is

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CONTROL OE' HAZARDOUS ENERGY (],OCKOUT/TAGOUT}

A11 installatj-on, mainienance, and servicing of equipment or machinery shal1 comply with 29 CFR 1910.147 except for specificafly referenced operations in 29 CER 1926 such as concrete & masonry equipment

11926.'702li)), heavy machinery & equipment 17926.60A (a)(3) (i)1, and process safety managenent of hlghfy hazardous chemicals (1,926.64) .

Control of hazardous electrical energy during the installation, maintenance, or servicing of electrical equipnent shafl comply with Section 1.15 to i,nclude NFPA ?0E and other VA specific requirements discussed in the section.

CONFIMD SPACE ENTRY

A11 confined space entry shall comply with 29 CFR 1,926, Subpart AA except for specificaffy referenced operations in 29 CFR 1926 such as excavations/trenches 1192 6 . 55,l (g)l .

A site-specific Conflned Space Entry Plan (including pernittlng process) sha11 be devefoped and submitted to the Contracting Officer Representative and /or other Government Designated Authority.

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1.18 WELDING AND CUTTING

As specified in section 1.14/ Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot r',ork operations in accordance with NEPA 24a ar'd NFPA 51B. Cooidinate with Contiacting Officer Representative and/or other Government Designated

Authority.

1.19 LADDERS

A. A11 Ladder use shall comply with 29 CFR 1,926 Subpart x.

B. Al1 portable ladders shall be of sufficient length and sha11 be pfaced so that workers wiff not stretch or assume a hazardous position.

C. Manufacturer safety labels shall be in place on fadders

D. Step Ladders shall not be used in the closed position

E. Top steps or cap of step ladders shall not be used as a step

D. Portable fadders, used as temporary access, shall extend at least 3 ft (0.9 m) above the upper l-anding surface.

1. when a 3 ft (0.9-m) extension is not possible, a qrasping device (such as a grab rail) shalf be provided to assist workers in mounting and dismounting the ladder.

2. In no case shal1 the length of the ladder be such that ladder deflection under a load would/ by itseff, cause the ladder to slip from 'ts support.

c. Ladders shalt be inspected for visible defects on a dal1y basis and after any occurrence that could affect their safe use. Broken or damaged ladders shall be irunediately tagged "DO NoT USE, " or lrith similar wording, and v,/ithdrawn from service until restored to a condition meeting their original design.

1.20 FLOOR & IVAIL OPENINGS

A. ALI floor and wall openings shall comply with 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M.

B, Ffoor and roof holes/openings are any that measure over 2 in (51 mm) in any direction of a rial king/worklnq surface lrhich persons may trj-p or fall- into or where objects may fall to the level belolr. Skylights located in floors or roofs are considered floor or roof hole/openinqs.

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C. Afl floor, roof openings or hole into n'hich a person can accidentally wafk or fall through shall be guarded either by a railing system with toe boards along aII exposed sides or a load-bearing cover. When the cover is not in place, the opening or hofe shall be protected by a removable guardrail system or shall be attended when the guarding system has been removed, or othe! faII protection system.

1. Covers shalI be capable of supporting, without failure, at least t!.iice the ,reight of the worker, equipment and material combined.

2. Covers shall be secured when installed, clearly marked with the word *HOLE", "COVER" or "Danger, Roof Opening-Do Not Remove" or color-coded or equivalent methods (e.9., red or orange "X") . Workers must be made aware of the meaning for color coding and equivalent rnethods.

3. Roofing material/ such as roofing nembrane, insufatlon or fefts/ covering or partly covering openings or: holes, shall be immediately cut out. No ho.Ie or opening sha11 be left unattended unless covered.

4. Non-foad-bearing skylights shall be guarded by a load-bearing skylight screen, cover, or raifing system afong aII exposed sides.

5. ltorkers are prohibited from standing/!.ia1king on skylights.

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PART 1

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REEERENCE STANDARDS

_ GENER,AI

DESCRIPTION

This section specifies the availabifity and source of references and standards specified in the project manuaf under paragraphs APPLICABLE

PUBLICATIONS and/or shonn on the drawings.

AVAII,ABILITY OF SPECIEICATIONS LISTED IN TTIE GSA INDEX OF FEDERAL

SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAI ITEM DESCRIPTIONS EPMR PART 101-

29 (FAR 52.2LL-LI (AUG 1998)

The GSA fndex of Federaf Specifications, Standards and Conmerciaf Item

Descriptions, EPMR Part 101-29 and copies of specifications/ standards, and conmerciaf item descriptions cited in the solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to - GSA Eederal Supply Service, Specifications section, suite 8100, 4'7A East T,'Enfant Plaza, sw, !{ashington, DC 20401 , Telephone (202) 619-8925. Facsimile l2A2) 619-89'78.

If the General Services Admlnistration/ Department of Aqr.iculture. or

Department of Veterans Affai!s issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in thls soticj-tation may be obtained free of charqe by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (a) of this provision. Additional copies vrifl be issued for a fee.

DEPARMENT OF VETERANS AEFAIRS

Office of Construction & Facilities Management

Facilities Quality Service ( 00CE1'{1A)

425 Rye Street N.W, (sixth floor) Washington, DC 20001

Telephone Numbers: QA2) 632-5249 or: \2a2) 632-5118

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AVAII,ABILITY FOR EXAMINATION OF SPECIFICATIONS NOT LISTED IN THE GSA INDEX

OF EEDEBAL SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND CO}A''ERCIAI, ITEM DESCRIPTIONS

(FAR 52.211-4) (,lUN 1988 )

The specifications and standards crted in this solicitation can be examined at the folfowing locatlon:

I,4 AVAIIABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS NOT LISTED IN TTiE GSA INDEX OF FEDERAL

SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAI ITEM DESCRIPTIONS ( FAR 52.2IL-

3) (JrrN 1988 )

A. The speclflcations cited in this solicitation may be obtained from the associations or organizations listed below.

AAN American Nursery and Landscape Association htLpt / / www. an 1a . orq

AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials ht tp : / / r^iwlr . aa shto . org

ANLA Amerlcan Nursery & Landscape Association ht tp : / / !rwl,, . an 1a . org

ANSI American Natj-onal Standards Institute. Inc, http://www.ansi.org

ASAE American Society of Agricultural Engineers http : / / wvrw . as abe . org

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials http : / /www . as tm. org

CSI Cast Stone Inst itute http : / /wwr'i. ca st stone . org

EGSA Electrical Generating Systems Associatj-on http : / / wrrw. egsa . org

EEI Edison Electric Ins ti tut e http : / / wliw . ee i . org

EPA Environmental- Protection Agency http: / /wwr. e

LTL ETL Testinq Laboratories/ Inc, http : //ww!,,,. et 1. com

GSA General Servlces Administration ht tpj ,r.rwi.r. gsa . qov

ICEA fnsulated Cable Engineers Association Inc.

ht tp : / /w!./r^/. ice a . ne t

IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers http : / /www. i eee . org\

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IMSA lnternational Municipaf Signal Association h.LLpt / / wr,rw.imsasafetv.orq

IPCEA Insulated Power Cabfe Engineeis Association http://www.icea.net/

NEC National Electric Code http ://www,nfpa.orq/nec

NEI,IA Nationa-I Electrical Manufacturers Association irLLpt / / www. nema . orq

NFPA National Fire Protection Association htt , / /www.if a. or

NTST National Institute of Standards and Technology http / / r^rwlr . nl st . qov

National Bureau of Standards

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OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration Department of Labor http://www.oEbCrggy

PPI The Pfastic Pipe Institute http: / /www. p Iasticpipe.crg

UL Underwriters' Laboratories Incorporated hrrp: / /ry&qlj!94

Underwriters' Laboratories of Canada http : / /!rww. ulc. ca

ULC

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TESTING I.ABORATORY SERVICES (SITE WORK)

PART 1 - GENERAL

DESCRIPTION

. This section specifies materials testing activities and inspection services required during project construction to be provided by a Testing Laboratory retalned and paid for by Contractor.

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A. Section 01 00 02, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

3 APPLICABLE PI'BIICATIONS

A. Publications listed below form a part of this specification to extent referenced. Publicatlons are referenced in text by the basic designation onfy. Comply with applicable provisions and reconmrendat ions of the following, except as otherwise shown or specified.

B. Anerican Association of State Highe,/ay and Transportation Officials

(AASIITO}:

T2'l-71 Sieve Anafysis of Eine and Coarse Aggreqates T96-02 (R2006) Resistance to Degradation of Small-Size Coarse

Agqregate by Abrasion and Impact in the Los

Angeles Machine

T99-10 The Moi sture-Dens ity Refations of Soils Using a

2.5 Kg (5.5 1b.) Rarimer and a 305 run (12 ln.)

Drop

T104-99(R2007) Soundness of Aggregate by Use of Sodium Sulfate or Magnesium Sul fate

T1B0-10 Moi sture-Dens ity Relatlons of Soils using a

4.54 kg (10 Ib.) Ramme r and a 457 mm (18 in.1 Drop

T191-02 (R2006) Density of Soll- In-Place by the Sand-Cone

Method

C. American Society for Testing and Materials (AST!.4):

A325-10 Structural Botts, Steel, Heat Treated, 1-20/105 ksi Minimum Tensile Strength A3'70-l2a Definitions for. Mechanical Testing of Steel

Products

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C138/C138M-12a

A4 9A-72 c31lC31M-12 c140-13

Heat Treated Steel Structural Bolts, 150 ksl Minimum Tensile St renqth Making aod Curing Concrete Test specimens in the Fie Id

Concrete Aggregates

Compressive Strength of Cylindrlcal Concrete

Specimens

Compressive strength of Hydraulic Cement

Mortars Unit Weight. Yield, and Air Content

(Gravimetric) of Concrete

Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and

Related Unit s

Slump of Hydraulic Cement Concrete

Standard Specification for Hydrated Hydraufic Lime for Structural Purpose s

Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete

Air Content of freshly Mixed Concrete by the

Volumetric Method

Lightr.reight Agqregates for Structural Concrete

Density Structuraf Lightweight Concrete

Pre-construct i on and Construction Evaluation of Mortars for Plain and Reinforced Unit Masonry

Sampling and Testinq Grout

Freshfy Mixed Hydraullc Cement Concrete

Agencies Testing Concrete and Concrete

Aqgregates for Use in Construction and Criteria for Laoorarory Evaluat ion Compressive Strength of Masonry Prisms

Architectural Cast Stone

Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Standard Effort Deep Foundations Under Static Axlal Compressive

Load

Bulk Specific Gravity and Density of Compacted

Bituminous Mixtures Usinq Paraffin-Coated Speclmens cl43 / Cl43M-12 cl41/ CI4tt4 c|]2 / C7t 2t!-1a c|]3 /.C113r4 72

D1 14 3,/ D 1 14 3M- 0 7 c330/c330M-09 c56'7 /C561M-1,1, C'784-12a c 1019- 11 c7a64 / CTA64t4-12 c1077-13 c1314-1,2 c1354-10b

D69B-72

D1 1BB-01

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D1556-07

D755'1-72

D2166-A6

D2167-08

D221,6-1A

D29'7 4-O'7

D3 6 6 6-11

D3'7 4A-12 a

E94-04 (2010 )

E164-08

E32 9 -11c

E543-13

E709-08

81155-96 (2008 )

D. Amelican Concrete

506.4R-94 (R2 004 )

E. American we lding D1 .1-07

Density and Unit Weiqht of Soll in Place by the

Sand-Cone Method

Laboiatory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Modified Effort Unconfined Compressive Strength of Cohesive

Soil Density and Unit t{eiqht of Soil in Pface by the Rubber Ballooo Method

Laboratory Determination of l"Iater (Moisture)

ConLen! of Soil and Rock by Mass

Moisture, Ash, and Organic Matter of Peat and

Other Organic Solfs Mlnimum Requirements for Agencies Testing and

Inspection Bituminous Paving Material s

Minimum Requirements for Agencies Enqaged in Testing and/or Inspectlon of Soil and Rock

Radiographic Examination

Contact Ultrasonic Testing of Weldments

Agencles Engaged ln Construction Inspection, Testing, or Special I nspect ion Agencies Performing Nondestructive Te st ing Guide for Magnetic Particle Testing Determining FF Floor Flatness and FL Floor Levelness Numbers

Institute (AcI) :

Guade for the Evafuation of Shotcrete Society (AWS) :

Structur.al Welding Code-S tee I

1.4 REQUIRXMENTS

A, Accreditation Requirements: Testing Laboratory retained and paid for by

Contractor must be accredited by one or more of the National Vol,untary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) programs acceptabfe in the geographic region for the project. Submit for approvaf to the RE/COR a copy of the Certificate of Accr:editatj,on and Scope of Accleditation. For testing laboratories that have not yet obtained accreditation by a NVLAP program, submit an acknov7ledgement letter from one of the laboratory accreditation authorities indicating that the application for a7 45 29 3

04 13 18 accreditation has been received and the accreditation process has started, and submit to the RE/COR for approval, certified statements, signed by an official of the testlng laboratory attesting that the proposed laboratory, meets or conforms to the ASTM standards listed belovr as appropriate to the testing fiefd.

1. Laboratories engaged in testing of construction materiafs must meet the requirements of ASTM E329.

2. Laboratories engaged in testing of concrete and concrete agqregates must meet the requirements of ASTM C1077.

3- Laboratories engaged in testing of bltuminous paving materials must meet the requirements of ASTM D3666-

4, Laboratories engaged in testing of soif and rock, as used in engineeringr design and constructlon, must meet the requirements of

ASTM D3740.

5. Laboratories engaged in inspection and testinq of steel, stainless stee1, and related alloys wlff be evaluated according to ASTM A880.

6. Laboratories engaqed in non-destructive testing (NDT) must meet the requi rements ol ASTM E543,

7. Laboratories engaged in Hazardous Materiafs Testinq must meet the requirements of OSHA and EPA.

Inspectlon and Testlng: Testing laboratory to inspect materials and workmanship and pertorm tests described herein and additional tests requested by Ploject EngineeL and COR. When it appears materials furnished, or work performed by Contractor fail to meet construction contract requirements, Testing Laboratory must direct attention of

Project Engineer and COR to such faifure.

Wr.itten Reports: Testing laboratory to submlt test reports to Project

Englneer and COR, Contractor within 24 hours after each test is completed unless other arrangements are agreed to in writing by the Project Engineer and COR. Submit reports of tests that fall to meet construction contract requirements on colored Paper.

Once testing laboratory is satj-sfied that the work installed meets the project requirements, the testing faboratory shall submit pictures of the following work ltems to the Project. Englneer, Contracting Officer, and

COR prior to these work items being covered up by subsequent work:

reinforcing wire mesh and bars. geogrid fabric. and subbase' These plctures may be sent concurrently lrith the testing laboratory's submission of approved inspection reports. These pictures sha11 clearly show the

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E work r:equired per the project documents, and be submitted a minimum of five (5) work days pr.ior to planned subsequent work vri1l cover them up.

This is intended to al-for.,I sufficient time for the Project Engineer, Contracting Officer, and COR to verify work meets the project requirements includlng approved submittals. Failure to submit pj-ctures of work which i3 subsequently covered up will result in the covernment requiring removal and reinstallation, such that verification can be performed on the project requirements.

Verbaf Reports: Give verbal notification to Project Engineer and COR immedi atel y ot any jrregularity.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 . EXSCUTION

3 . 1 EART}TI{ORK

A. General: The Testing Laboratory is to provide qualified personnel, materials, equipment, and transportation as required to perform the services identi fi ed/ requi red herein, within the aqleed to schedule and/or time frame. The work to be performed is as identified herein includinq, but not be limited to, the following:

1. Observe fill and subgrades during proof-ro11ing to evaluate suitability of surface rnaterial to receive fill or base course. provide recorunendat ions to the RE/COR regarding suitabil-ity or unsuitability of areas where proof-rolling was observed. Where unsuitabfe results are observed, witness excavation of unsuitable material and recommend to RE/COR extent of reinoval and replacement of unsuitable materials and observe proof-ro11ing of replaced areas until satisfactory results are obtained.

2. Provide fulf time observation of fil] pfacement and compaction and field density testing in buildlng areas and provide ful1 time observation of fiff pfacement and compactlon and fiefd density testing in pavemenL areas to veriry that earthvJork compaction obLdined is in accordance with contract documents.

3. Provide supervised geotechnical technician to inspect excavation/ subsurface preparation. and backfilf for structuraf fi11.

B. Testing Compaction:

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1. Determine maximum density and optimum moisture content for each type of fill. backfill and subgrade material used, j-n compliance with AASHTO

T99,/T180.

2. Make field density tests in accordance with the prinary testlng method fofl,or./ing either ASTM D2922 ot AASHTO T238. Field denslty tests utilizing one of ASTM 01556, AASHTO T191, or ASTM D2167. Shoufd the testing laborato!y propose these alternative methodsr they must provide satisfactory explanation to the RE/CoR before the tests are conducted.

a, Building Slab subgrade: At least one test of subgrade for every

1000 square feet of building slab, but in no case feirer than four

(4) tests- In each compacted fill layer, perfo.rm one test for every

1000 square feet of overlaying building slab/ but ln no case fewer than four (4) tests.

b. Foundation WaIl Backfill: one test per 50 feet of each layer of compacted fifl but j.n no case fewer than three (3) tests.

c. Pavement Subgrade: One test for each 100 square yards, but in no case fewer than four (4) tests.

d. Curb, cutter/ and Sidewalk: one test for each 100 feet, but in no case fewer than three (3) tests.

e. Trenches: one test at maximum 100 foot intervals per 4 foot of verticaf l-ift and at changes in required density, but in no case fevrer than three (3) tests.

f. Footinq Subgrade: At least one test for each layer of soif on which footinqs will, be placed. Subsequent verification and approval of each footing subgrade may be based on a visuaL comparison of each subgrade with related tested subgrade when acceptable to COR.

g. In each compacted fill layer below wal-I footings, perform one field density test for every 50 feet of wal1. Verify subgrade j-s .LeveI, all loose or disturbed soils have been removed, and correfate actual soif conditions obserwed with those indicated by test borinqs.

C. Testing for Footing Bearing Capacity: Evaluate if suitable bearing capacity material is encountered in footing subgrade'

D. Testing Materials: Test suitability of on-site and off-site borrow as directed by the CoR.

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3.3 I,ANDSCAPING

A. Test topsoil for organic materials, pH. phosphate. potash content, and gradation of particles.

1. Test for organic material by using ASTM D2974.

2. Determine percent of si1t, sand, clay/ and foreign materials such as rock, roots, and vegetation.

3. Test for moisture absorption capacity.

B. Submit laboratory test report of topsoil to the COR.

C. Submlt recommendations for soif amendments, frorn a iegional soil conservation service or cooperative extension, to bring soil into compliance with minimum parameters in these specifications.

3.4 ASPHAI,T CONCRXTE PAVING

A. Aggregate Base Course:

1. Determine maximum density and optimlm moisture content for aggregate base materiaf in accordance with AASHTO T180, Method D or ASTM D1557, Mel hod D.

2. Make a minimum of thlee fiefd densj-ty tests on each day's final compaction on each aggregate course j,n accordance with either AASHTO

T 191 or ASTM D1556.

3. Sample and test aggregate as necessary to insure compliance with specification requirements for gradation, wea]. t and soundness as specifi,ed in the applicable state highway standards and specifications.

B. Asphalt Concrete:

1. Aggregate: Sample and test aggregates in stock pile and hot-bins as necessary to insure compllance with specification requirements for gradation {AASHTO T27). wear (I\ASHTO T96), and soundness (AASHTO T104).

2. Tenperature: Check temperature of each load of asphalt concr.ete at mixing plant and at site of paving operation to ensure it conplies h,ith the State DOT Standard Specifications.

3. Density: Make a rninimum of two field density tests in accordance with ASTM Dl1BB of asphalt base and surface course for each dayrs paving operation.

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3.5 SITE WORK CONCRETE

A. Test site work concrete including materials for concrete as r.equired Article CONCRETE of this section.

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3 6 CONCRETE

A. Batch Plant Inspection and Materials Testingi

1. Perform continuous batch plant inspection until concrete quality is established to satisfaction of COR with concurrence of Contracting

Officer and perform periodic inspections thereafter as determined by the COR.

2. Periodically inspect and test batch proportioning equlpment for accuracy and report deficiencies to the COR.

3. Sample and test mix ingredients as necessaly to insure compliance \,rith specifications.

4. Sample and test aggregates daily and as necessary for moisture content.

Test the dry rodded weight of the coarse aggreqate whenever a sieve analysis is made, and when it appears there has been a change in the aggregate.

5. Certify, in duplicate, ingredlents and proportions and amounts of ingredients in concrete conform to approved trial mlxes. when concrete is batched or mixed off immediate building site, certify (by slgning, initj-alin9 or stamping thereon) on delivery slips {duplicate) that lngredients in truck-load mixes conform to proportions of aggregate weight, cement factor, and water-cement ratio of approved trial mixes.

B. Field Inspection and Materials Testing:

1. Provide a technician at site of placement at afl times to perform concrete sampling and testing.

2. Review the delivery tickets of the ready-mlx concrete trucks arriving on-site. Notify the ContracLor 1f the concrete cannot be pfaced within the specified time limlts or if the type of concrete defivered is incorrect. Reject any loads thai: do not comply with the Specification requirements. Rejected loads are to be removed from the site at the

Contractor's expense. Any rejected concrete that is p.l-aced iri11 be subj ecL Lo removaI -

3. Take concrete samples at point of placement in accordance with ASTM

C112. Mold and cule compression test cylj-nders in accordance with ASTM

C31. Make at feast three cylinders for each 50 cubic yards or less of each concrete type, and at feast three cyfinders for any one dayis pour for each concrete type. Label each cyfinder with an ldentification nurnber. CoR rnay lequire additionat cylinders to be molded and cured under job conditlons -

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Perform slump tests in accordance with ASTM C143. Test the first truck each day, and every time test cylinders are made. Test pumped concrete at the hopper and at the discharge end of the hose at the beginning of each day's pumping operations to determine change in s1ump.

Determine the air content of concrete per ASTM C173. For concrete required to be air-entra,ined, test the first truck and every 25 cubic yards thereafter each day. For concrete not requiled to be air-ent:raioed, test every 50 cubic yards at random. For pumped concrete, initially test concrete at both the hopper and the discharge end of the hose to determine change in air content.

If slr.rmp or air content fa1l outside specified limits, make another test immediately from another portion of same batch, Perform unit vrelght tests in compliance with ASTM C138 for normal weight concrete and ASTM C56'1 fat lightweight concrete. Test the first truck and each time. cylinders are made.

Notify laboratory technician at batch plant of mix irregularities and request materlals and proportionlng check.

Verify that specified mixing has been accomplished.

Environmenl-al- Conditions: Determine the temperature per ASTM C1064 for.

each truckload of concrete during hot rieather and cold weather concrel l ng ope rat i ons :

a. When ardcient air temperature falls befor.r 40 degr.ees F, record maximum and mlnimum air temperatures in each 24-hour period; record air temperature inside protective enclosure,' record minimum temperature of surface of hardened concrete.

b. When arnbient air temperature rises above 85 degrees F, record maximum and minimum air tempelature in each 24-hour period; record minimum r.elative humidity; record naximum wind velocity; record naximLm temperature of surface of hardened concrete.

Inspect the reinforcing steef pl-acement, including bar size, bar spacinq, top and bottom concrete cover, proper tie into the chairs, and grade of steel prior to concrete placement. Submit detailed report of observations.

Observe conveying, placement, and consolidation of concrete for conformance to specificat ions.

observe condition of formed surfaces upon removal of formwork prior to repair of surface defects and observe r.epair of surface defects.

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14, observe curinq procedures for conformance with specifications, record dates of concrete placement, start of preliminary curing, start of final curing, end of curinq period.

15. obseive preparations for placement of conclete:

a. Inspect handling, conveyinq, and placing equipment, inspect vibrating and compaction equipment.

b. rnspect preparation of construction, expansion. and isolatlon j oint s '

16. Observe preparations for protection from hot weather, cold weather, sun, and raj-n, and preparations for curing.

17. Observe concrete mixinqi

a. Monitor and record amount of water added at project sj-te.

b. observe minimum and maximr-rm mixinq times.

18. Measure concrete flatwork for levefness and flatness as fofl-ows:

a. Perform Floor Tolerance Measurements Fr and Fr in accordance with ASTM 81155. Calculate the actual overall E- nunrbers using the inferior/ supe ri or area method.

b- Perfolm all floor tolerance measurements within 48 hours after slab installatlon and prior to remova.I of shoring and formwork.

c. Pr:ovide the Contractor and the RE/COR with the results of all profile tests/ incfuding a running tabulation of the overall FF and

FL values for all slabs installed to date, within 72 hours after each slab ,Lnstal lation.

19. Other inspections:

a. Grouting under base Plates.

b. Grouting anchor bolts and reinforcing steel in hardened concrete.

LaDoratory TesLs of Eield SamPIes:

1. Test compression test cylinders for strength in accordance with ASTM

C39. For each test series. test one cylinder at f days and one cylinder at 28 days. Use remaining cylinder as a spare tested as directed by

COR. Compite laboratory test reports as folfolrs: Compressive strength test to be the result of one cylinderT except when one cylinder shows evidence of improper sampling, molding or testing, in which case it must be discarded and strength of spare cylinder to be used'

2. Make weiqht tests of hardened lightweight structural concrete in accordance with ASTM C567.

3. Furnish certified compression test reports (dupl-j-cate) to RE,/COR' 1n test report, indicate the following information:

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a. Cylinder ldentification number and date cast.

b. Specific location at which test samples were taken.

c. Type of concrete, s1ump, and percent air.

d. Compr.essive strength of concrete in MPa (psi).

e. Weight of lightweight structural concrete in kglm3 (pounds per cubic feet ) .

f. Weather conditions during placing.

g. Tenperature of concrete in each test cylinder when test cylinder lias molded.

h. Maximum and minimum ambient temperature during placing.

1. A.rnlci ent temperature when concrete sample in test cylinder was taken.

j, Date delivered to laboratory and date tested.

3.7 REINFORCEMENT

A. Revlew miff test reports furnished by Contractor.

B. Make one tensife and one bend test in accordance with ASTM A3?0 fron each pair of samples obtained.

C. Written r.eport must include, in addition to test results, heat number, manufacturer, tlpe and grade of steel, and bar size.

D. Perform tension tests of mechanical and welded splices in accordance with

ASTM A370.

SECTION 32 1.2 LB

MILLING & PAVING

PART 1 - GENER,AI

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Perform the work covered by this section including, but not limited to, milling and r.e-milling the pavement at locations, depths, widths and typical sections indicated in the contract; cleaning the rnilled surface;

loadlng. hauling and stockpifing the mifled material for use in recycled asphalt mixtures; and disposal of any excess milfed material.

B. Produce and construct asphalt mixtures and pavements in accordance with a qual-ity managernent system as described in section 509 of the NCDoT

"standard Specifications". AppIy these Standard Specifications to aII materials and work performed in accordance !',ith Division 6 of the NCDOT

"standard speci f icat ions" . Pelform all quality control (QC)activities in accordance with the NCDOT Depar.tment's Asphalt Mixture Quality Management

System (QMS) Manual in effect on the date of contract advertisement.

C. This work 5ha11 cover the preparation and placement of hot asphalt concrete pavement. The hot asphalt concrete pavement sha1l cons.ist of an asphalt surface course constructed in conformity with the lines/ grades, thickness, and cross sections as shown.

D. This work includes producing. weighing, transporting, placing and compacting the pfant mix; furnishing aggregate, asphaft binder, anti-strip additive and a1l other mateLials for the plant mix; furnishing and applying tack coat as specified, furnishing scales; nalntaining the course until final acceptance of the proiect; making any repairs or corrections to the course that may become necessary; provldlng and conducting QC as specified in Section 609

E. The Contractor sha11 retain and rein-llurse a faboratory to perform said duties TESTING LABORATORY SERVTCES. Certificate of compliance shal1 cover the quality and grades of asphalt course materials, and that the job mixture meets or exceeds the State requirements'

E. Eor contracts that invofve mobife operations, but do not include separate contract pay items for work zone traffic cont!o1, a work zone traffic control sequence shal1 be provided by the Contractor to the COR in

04-13-18 accordance with the "Manual of Unifarn Traffic CantraT Devices". No separate palment wj-]f be made for this work.

The Contractor shafl use the necessary precautions to prevent damage to pipes, conduits, and other underground facilities. Alf costs associated (i

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1.2 REI,ATED WORK

A. section 01 00

B. Section 01 33

C. Section 01 35

D. Section 01 42

E. Section 01 45

02, 23, 26, 19, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SHOP DRA!,IINGS, PRODUCT

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

REFERENCE STANDARDS

TESTlNG LABORATORY

DATA, AND SAMPLES

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Unclassified Excavation: Unclassified excavation sha11 consist of the

D. Unsuitable Material: Ar

(NON-ELECTRI CAI, )

SERVI CE S

whose composition is satisfactory for use y material containing vegetable or organic matter, excavation and disposaf of alI materials, of any description/ encountered during construction, unless other!./ise specified in the contract.

B. Subgrade Surface: The subqrade surface is the surface of the road section upon which the select materials and/or subbase are pl-aced.

C. Suitable Materlali A material in embankment construction is a suitable material. The moisture content of the materia.I has no bearing upon such designation. In gene:ra1, any mineral (inorganic) soiI, blasted or broken rock and slmilar materials of natulal or man-made (i.e. recycfed) origin, incfuding mixtures thereof.

are considered suitable materials.

such as muck, peat, organic silt. topsoil or sod, or other material- that is not satisfactory for use as a Subgrade material is desiqrnated as an unsuitable material. AlI man-made deposits of industrial waste. toxic or contaminated matelia1s, sludge, landfill or other material is unsu.itabf e.

All excavated unsuitabfe materials shal1 be the Contractor's property for disposal as surpfus materials.

Ploof Rolling: Proof rolfing consists of applying test loads over the subgrade surface by means of a heavy pneumatic-tired roller of specified design, to focate and permlt timely correction of deficiencles likefy to adversely affect performance of the pavement structure.

1.4 AIIGNMENT AND GRADE CONTROL

A. The Contractor's Registered Professional Land Surveyor shalf establish and controf the Milfing and Paving work location, guantities/ alignments, grades, elevations, and cross sections required to conduct the work.

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1.5 SI'BMITTAIS

A- In accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND

SAMPLES, furnish the following:

B. Data and Test Repor:ts:

1. Aggregate Base Course: Sources, qradation, liquid Iimit, plasticity index, percentage of i"iear, and other tests required by state Highway

Department.

2. Asphalt Base/Sur:face Course: Aggregate source, gradation, soundness loss. percentage of wear, and other tests required by State Highway

Department.

3. .Iob-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. .lob-mix certification - Submit plant mix certification that mix equals or exceeds the State Highway Specification.

1.5 CONIROI OF WORK AND MATERIAIS

A. The Contracting officer Representative (COR) sha11 have access to all parts of the material producing plants for checking the mixing operations and materiafs and the adequacy of the equipment. The CoR will make alf decisions for the VA reqarding the acceptability of materials fufnished, work performed, and lrork progress.

B. Construction operations requir:inq soil compaction sha11 not be performed from November 1st thru April 1st except with approval from the COR.

C. The Contractor is responsible for the proper coordination of all contractors, utilities/ and subcontractors engaged in the vJork within and adjacent to the contract site.

D. AII work which does not conform to the requirements of the contract and technical speciflcations shall be considered unacceptable. The COR may direct the Contractor to remove any portion of the r'rork performed undel this contract for inspection or for any other purpose'

E. A11 wor.k shalI be in satisfactory condition at the time of contract acceptance. Any work done or materials used without inspectlon by an authorized Contracting Officer Representative may be ordered removed and replaced at the Contractor's expense.

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E- Unacceptable work, whether caused by poor work, defective materials, damage through carelessness or any other cause found to exist prior to the final acceptance of the lrork, shaIl be removed immediately and replaced in an acceptable manner to the COR.

G. A11 materials used in the work shall meet the quality requirements described in Division 10 - Matelials of the NCDOT "Standard Speci ficat ions " .

H. A11 Materials shall be inspected, sampled, and tested by a state certifled testing company paid for by the Contractor. Contractor shall submit to the COR the qua.lifications and certifications of such Testing Company within ten (10) days of the Notice to Proceed. Once the Testing Company is approved by the COR, the Contractor sha11 submit to the COR a detailed Testing schedule ten (10) days in advance of any work.

I. Whenever any specification provides for Manufacturer's Certification, Materiaf Certification or Approved List as a Basls of Acceptance, the VA reserves the right to sample and / or test material in any shipnent prior to incorporation in the work.

J. Any material which is rejected because of faifure to rneet the required tests or that has been damaged to callse rejection, shall be immediately removed from the site of the work by the Contractor at no additional cost to the vA.

K. The Contractor shall protect and preserve alf government property.

including all existlng vegetation, existing landscape features, and monuments within, afong, and adjacent to the Project area, L. A11 areas disturbed by the Contractor shal1 be restored to an immacufate and COR acceptable condition, particulaily those areas v?ithin sight of the visitors and public, where deemed necessary by the CoR, the Contractor shafl submit a grading plan to incfude the sequence of operations, erosion and sediment controls, finaf slopes and surface r.estoration details.

M. All damage, direct or indirect, of whatever nature resulting from the performance of the work or r:esufting to the work during its progress from lrhatever cause, including omissions and supervisory acts of the VA, shall be borne and sustained by the Contractor/ and alf r,rork shall be solely at its risk until it has been finally inspected and accepted by the COR.

N. The Contractor shall manage alf surplus materials and waste generated in the performance of the contract in accordance with applicable federal, state, and loca1 laws and regulations. Nothing herein is intended to prevent the Contractor from removing surplus materials or waste to

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1 7 APPLICABI,E PI'BLICATIONS

A. The pubficalions listed below form a part of this speciflcatlon to extent referenced. The publications ale referenced in the text by basic designation only, the the

North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)

NCDOT "standard Specifications for Roads and Structures" \2418)

NCDOT "Asphalt QMS Manual" (2017)

Anlerican Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

(AASHTO) :

IiMri\rB Standard Specifications for Transportati on

Materials and Methods of Sampling and Testing, 2 017 Edi t ion Designing HMA Mixtuies with High RAP Content: A

Practical Guide

C

I)

HMAPG-1

Ml4't -l'7

PDCM- 1

Standard Specification for Materials for Aggregate and Soil-Aggregate Subbase/ Base, and surface Courses, 2 017 Edition Pavemeot Design, Construction/ and Management:

A Digital Handbook, 1st Edition Standard Practlce for Geosynthetic

Reinforcement of the Aqqregate Base Course of Flexible Pavement Structures, 2009 Edition Standard Method of Test for Bulk Density ("Unit

Weight") and Voids in Aggregate, 2014 Edition Standard Method of Test for Sieve Analysis of Eine and Coarse Aqgregates, 2014 Edition weight") and Voids in Aqgregate

Standard Specification for Quicklime and

Hydrated Lime for Soil stabilization Terminol-ogy Relatinq to Materials for Roads and

Pavements

T019MT019-14

R050-09

T021-74 c9'11 -70

Ameri-can Society for Testinq and Materials (ASIt'r) :

C29-1,1 .. ...... -.Standard Test Method for Bulk Denslty ("Unit

DB 1]

...Practice for Sampting Bituminous MaterialsD140-16

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D946-15

D3786-18

D4355-14

D4 632-L5

D6373-16

D6390-17

TAS 15

National

TB1-16. .

Asphaft Paving

Specification for Penetration-Graded Asphalt Cement for Use in Pavement Construction Staodard Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textile Fabrics-Diaphragm Bursting Strength Tester Method

Standard Test Method…