36C78619Q0407-002.pdf

Project Title: Remove Shed & Concrete Drive

Project Location: DANVILLE NATIONAL CEMETERY (841)

M&R Project Control #: 876-MR19-22

Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to remove and dispose of one wood shed; remove and dispose a section of concrete road and sidewalk; and restore site with topsoil and sod at the Danville National Cemetery. Danville National Cemetery is located at 721 Lee Street, Danville, Virginia 24541.

Figure A – Site Plan

Work Shall Include:

1. Remove existing wood maintenance shed approximately 13’x10’ (see Figure B).

2. Remove existing concrete driveway and slab underneath the shed (approximately 700 sf x 6” thick). See Figure C.

3. Remove existing concrete side walk (approximately 75 sf x 4” thick). See Figure D.

4. Backfill and grade where concrete has been removed as necessary to receive new sod.

5. Place new sod grass where concrete slab, driveway and side walk was removed in accordance with Section 32 90 00 Planting

6. Removal all debris and complete final site clean-up.

Figure B – Wood Shed

Figure C – Driveway/Slab Demolition

Figure D – Sidewalk Demolition

Pre-Bid Site Visit: Bidders are urged and expected to inspect, site investigate by observation, and Request for Information (RFI) and responses through the Contracting Office to satisfy their understanding of the work to be done, all general, local and technical conditions that may affect the cost and the feasibility of their proposal. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after award. Visitors planning to conduct a site visit shall contact the VA Medical Center or Cemetery Director to make arrangements:

Cemetery POC(s):

Salisbury National Cemetery (Station #876) – Steve Fezler, Cemetery Director

(704) 636-2661

District Engineer POC:

Brian Murdock, North Atlantic District (NAD) Engineer

(215) 381-3787 ext. 4046

PRICE SCHEDULE

DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT TOTAL PRICE

Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to remove and dispose of one wood shed; remove and dispose a section of concrete road and sidewalk; and restore site with topsoil and sod at the Danville National Cemetery.

Danville National Cemetery is located at 721 Lee Street, Danville, Virginia 24541.

1 Job $_____________

Duration: Term of the contract shall be thirty days (30 days) from date of award. The Contractor shall complete all work within 30 calendar days after receipt of Notice of Award, subject to all terms, conditions, provisions and schedules of the contract.

(END OF PRICE SCHEDULE)

SECTION 01 00 00

1.1 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to remove and dispose of one wood shed;

remove and dispose a section of concrete road and sidewalk; and restore site with topsoil and sod at the Danville National Cemetery. Danville National Cemetery is located at 721 Lee Street, Danville, Virginia 24541.

1.2 DRAWINGS

A. Not Used.

1.3 SITE VISIT

A. Bidders may inspect the site, investigate by observation, and

Request Information via (RFI) and responses through the Contracting Office to satisfy their understanding of the work to be done, all general, local and technical conditions that may affect the cost and the feasibility of their proposal. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after award. Visitors planning to conduct a site visit shall contact the Contracting Officer to make arrangements.

1.4 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. Contractor foreman shall be onsite during all work activities and shall have completed OSHA 30-hour training. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that an OSHA certified “competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

B. Provide safeguards, including warning signs, barricades, temporary fences, warning lights, and other similar items that are required for protection of all personnel during demolition and removal operations.

C. Fire and safety rules shall be observed in performance of work:

Wherever a cutting torch or other equipment that might cause a fire is used, provide and maintain fire extinguishers nearby ready for immediate use. Instruct all possible users in use of fire extinguishers.

1.5 PERFORMANCE DETAILS

A. Contractor shall complete all work within 30 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed, subject to all terms, conditions, provisions and schedules of the contract. No cost time extension will be considered for cold weather delays as requested by the Contractor.

B. Work Hours: Work may be performed between the normal hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. At the Contractor’s request; with prior coordination with the cemetery director and with the written permission of the COR; work will also be permitted to be scheduled for weekends and/or Holidays, only in the following situations: In emergency situations caused by the Contractor, or when severe adverse weather prohibits work during the week, the Contractor shall arrange to work on weekends and/or holidays in order to meet the contract performance period.

The Government will not compensate the Contractor for any alternate work schedules needed to complete all contract work within the contract performance period. No work will be permitted during Easter Sunday, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Memorial Day or Veteran’s Day weekend activities or during any other Federal Holidays. No work will be performed at the immediate site of a scheduled interment or ceremony.

Notwithstanding, if any work under this contract is required outside of the VA's normal working hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday excluding holidays), the Contractor shall coordinate with the cemetery director and COR and request a deviation in writing to the COR at least 72 hours in advance.

C. When working on a Government site, the Contractor shall coordinate with the COR on a daily basis, before start of work, the daily work schedule to ensure that no work is being performed at the immediate site of a scheduled interment or ceremony.

Burial activities at a National Cemetery shall take precedence over Contractor activities. Cemetery interment services cannot be disturbed. To cause the least possible interference with cemetery activities, the Contractor shall cease all work in areas where burials are taking place. Contractor equipment and personnel are prohibited from passing through the service area during this period.

D. The Contractor shall execute daily work in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with work being done by others.

Keep roads clear of materials, debris, equipment and vehicles at all times. Materials and equipment shall not be stored in other than assigned areas. At the end of each day the Contractor shall maintain all Contractor and Government property impacted by the Contractor’s performance of work in a high standard of quality and cleanliness required for a national shrine.

E. Contractor personnel are subject to the cemetery rules of conduct. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that no contract work causes any committal service, ceremony, procession or visitation to be delayed, altered, or otherwise impacted in such a way that the dignity, security, or safety of the event or visit is compromised.

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Contractor and employees shall coordinate parking and access with the COR.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

B. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

C. Construction Fence shall be required only when required as noted on construction drawings. Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, seven feet minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 15 inches. Bottom of fences shall extend to one inch above grade. Remove the fence when directed by the COR.

D. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of the COR.

Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, and the Cemetery Director’s prior knowledge and written approval.

E. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COR, in writing, 7 days in advance of proposed interruption.

Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

F. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of Cemetery. Interruption time approved by Cemetery may not occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

G. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 15 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the COR.

H. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged at the main, branch or panel they originate from. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

I. Minimize interference of construction activities with flow of Cemetery traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles.

2. Method and scheduling of required cutting, altering and removal of existing roads, walks and entrances must be coordinated and approved by the COR.

J. Coordination of Construction with Cemetery Director: The burial activities at a National Cemetery shall take precedence over construction activities. The Contractor shall cooperate and coordinate with the Cemetery Director, through the COR, in arranging construction schedule to cause the least possible interference with cemetery activities in actual burial areas.

Construction noise during the interment services shall not disturb the service. Trucks and workmen shall not pass through the service area during this period:

1. The Contractor is required to discontinue his work sufficiently in advance of Easter Sunday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day and/or Federal holidays, to permit him to clean up all areas of operation adjacent to existing burial plots before these dates.

2. Cleaning up shall include the removal of all equipment, tools, materials and debris and leaving the areas in a clean, neat condition.

K. The Contractor shall clean any Government property; including cemetery structures, headstones and monuments; that are soiled or stained because of Contractor's performance. The Contractor shall wash-down with water all soiled or stained structures, headstones and monuments at the end of each workday. Any such cleaning or washing shall be brought to the immediate attention of the COR prior to cleaning or washing. No hazardous chemicals shall be used at any time on Government property.

L. At the end of each day, the Contractor shall remove all debris from the cemetery site resulting from the performance of the work. The Contractor shall ensure at all times that rubbish and trash generated by the Contractor is kept clear of vehicular and pedestrian traffic throughout the site. The Government will not provide receptacle(s) for disposal of debris related to this contract. The Contractor will be permitted to place trash receptacle dumpsters in the COR approved staging area.

1.7 Contractor Personnel Standards of Behavior (Work on a Government Installation)

A. Dignity Clause:

1. Every action by contractor personnel at a national cemetery shall be performed with the special care, reverence, dignity, and respect that acknowledge the cemetery as the final resting place that commemorates the service and sacrifice that service members, Veterans and their families made for our Nation.

Critically important is the awareness required of the Contractor employees of the remains buried in the grounds where the work is performed. The utmost care shall be given to these remains and the headstones and flat grave markers that mark those gravesites and memorialize the service of individuals.

2. Contractors shall not walk, stand, lean, sit or jump on headstones or markers. Nor shall they drive over them.

Contractor personnel should use tools approved by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), such as shovels, pry bars or pinch bars to lift flat markers out of the ground;

pick axes are not an acceptable tool.

B. Smoking is prohibited inside any buildings at the cemetery.

Possession of weapons is prohibited from any cemetery buildings and grounds. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, shall be subject to search. Violations of VA regulations may result in citation answerable in the United States (Federal) District Court, not a local district, state, or municipal court

C. Contractor personnel are required to adhere to the following standards of dress, conduct, supervision and training while performing work on a Government Installation. Any violations shall be subject to immediate enforcement action by the Contracting Officer if these standards are not met. Contractor is responsible for training and safety precautions prescribed by OSHA regarding safety equipment and devices. Contractor personnel shall:

(1) Be fully clothed at all times, to include upper garment to cover body from the waist to the neck and long pants or slacks. Garments, which have a message, slogan or printing of any kind other than the Contractor’s business attire, are prohibited.

Uniforms are acceptable.

(2) Maintain a neat and professional appearance throughout its workforce, vehicles, equipment, and maintenance areas. Uniforms are acceptable. If uniforms are used, they must be in unison among all employees.

(3) Not engage in loud or boisterous behavior, angry outbursts or use profane or abusive language at any time on Government premises. Playing radios and/or electronic games/devices shall only be done at lunchtime and in a designated break area. Due to the sensitive mission of the cemetery, Contractor employees shall come into daily contact with grieving individuals, therefore Contractor employees shall exercise and exhibit absolute decorum, courtesy, and respect while within the cemetery or at its perimeter or entrances. Inquiries from cemetery visitors shall be politely referred to Government cemetery staff. Gratuities of any kind are strictly prohibited.

(4) Consume food and beverage only within areas designated by the cemetery director (or his/her designated representative). Intoxication, and violence or criminal acts of any kind shall not be tolerated and is cause for immediate removal from a Government Installation. Use or sale of intoxicating beverages and/or drugs is strictly prohibited and use of tobacco products is only allowed in specific areas designated by the cemetery director (or his/her designated representative).

(5) Only take breaks/rest periods, lunch breaks and bathrooms breaks in the Contractor Break Area, designated by the cemetery director (or his/her designated representative), not in the field.

Misconduct shall form the basis for immediate contract enforcement action, to include immediate removal from the cemetery.

(6) The Contractor shall ensure that his/her employees

(including Contractor Consultants, Sub-Contractors, etc.) are aware of all the terms and conditions set forth in the contract regarding their performance and conduct.

1.8 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workmen, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer.

B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

1.9 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

B. Upon completion of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged.

Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.) disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workmen to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88) and

"DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

1.10 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines and bench marks, indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The Contractor shall furnish, at Contractor's own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work.

The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them. If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the Contracting Officer may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any

1.11 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. When necessary, contractor shall provide temporary sanitary toilet accommodations. Coordinate location with Cemetery Director. Keep such places clean and free from flies. Failure to maintain satisfactory condition in toilets will deprive Contractor of the privilege to use such toilets.

1.12 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. 120 outlets may be available and shall be coordinated with the COR for use if necessary.

B. Water for Construction: Furnish temporary water service.

1. Contractor may obtain water by connecting to the Cemetery water distribution system. Provide reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection as per code. Water is available at no cost to the Contractor.

2. Maintain connections, pipe, fittings and fixtures and conserve water-use so none is wasted. Failure to stop leakage or other wastes will be cause for revocation at COR’s discretion of use of water from Cemetery's system.

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SECTION 01 33 23

SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES

1-1. Refer to Articles titled SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR

CONSTRUCTION (FAR 52.236-21) and, SPECIAL NOTES (VAAR 852.236-

91), in GENERAL CONDITIONS.

1-2. For the purposes of this contract, samples including laboratory samples to be tested, test reports, certificates, and manufacturers' literature and data shall also be subject to the previously referenced requirements. The following text refers to all items collectively as SUBMITTALS.

1-3. Submit for approval, all the items specifically mentioned under the separate sections of the specification, with information sufficient to evidence full compliance with contract requirements. Materials, fabricated articles and the like to be installed in permanent work shall equal those of approved submittals. After an item has been approved, no change in brand or make will be permitted unless:

A. Satisfactory written evidence is presented to, and approved by

Contracting Officer, that manufacturer cannot make scheduled delivery of approved item or;

B. Item delivered has been rejected and substitution of a suitable item is an urgent necessity or;

C. Other conditions become apparent which indicates approval of such substitute item to be in best interest of the Government.

1-4. Forward submittals in sufficient time to permit proper consideration and approval action by Government. Time submission to assure adequate lead time for procurement of contract - required items. Delays attributable to untimely and rejected submittals including any laboratory samples to be tested will not serve as a basis for extending contract time for completion.

1-5. Submittals will be reviewed for compliance with contract requirements by the Project Engineer and Contracting Officer’s

Representative (COR).

1-6. Upon receipt of submittals, COR will assign a file number thereto. Contractor, in any subsequent correspondence, shall refer to this file and identification number to expedite replies relative to previously approved or disapproved submittals.

1-7. The Government reserves the right to require additional submittals, whether or not particularly mentioned in this contract. If additional submittals beyond those required by the contract are furnished pursuant to request therefor by

Contracting Officer, adjustment in contract price and time will be made in accordance with Articles titled CHANGES (FAR 52.243-4) and CHANGES - SUPPLEMENT (VAAR 852.236-88) of the GENERAL

CONDITIONS.

1-8. Schedules called for in specifications shall be submitted for use and information of Department of Veterans Affairs. However, the

Contractor shall assume responsibility for coordinating and verifying schedules. The Contracting Officer assumes no responsibility for checking schedules or layout drawings for exact sizes, exact numbers and detailed positioning of items.

1-9. Submittals must be submitted by Contractor only and shipped prepaid. Contracting Officer assumes no responsibility for checking quantities or exact numbers included in such submittals.

A. Submit samples in single units unless otherwise specified. Submit shop drawings, schedules, manufacturers' literature and data, and certificates in duplicate, except where a greater number is specified.

B. Submittals will receive consideration only when covered by a transmittal letter signed by Contractor. Letter shall be sent via first class mail or e-mail in PDF format; and shall contain the list of items, name of Cemetery, name of Contractor, contract number, applicable specification paragraph numbers, applicable drawing numbers (and other information required for exact identification of location for each item), manufacturer and brand, ASTM or Federal Specification Number (if any) and such additional information as may be required by specifications for particular item being furnished. In addition, catalogs shall be marked to indicate specific items submitted for approval.

1. A copy of letter must be enclosed with items, and any items received without identification letter will be considered

"unclaimed goods" and held for a limited time only.

2. Each sample, certificate, manufacturers' literature and data shall be labeled to indicate the name and location of the

Cemetery, name of Contractor, manufacturer, brand, contract number and ASTM or Federal Specification Number as applicable and location(s) on project.

3. Required certificates shall be signed by an authorized representative of manufacturer or supplier of material, and by

Contractor.

C. In addition to complying with the applicable requirements specified in preceding Article 1.9, samples which are required to have Laboratory Tests (those preceded by symbol "LT" under the separate sections of the specification shall be tested, at the expense of Contractor, in a commercial laboratory approved by

Contracting Officer.

1. Laboratory shall furnish Contracting Officer with a certificate stating that it is fully equipped and qualified to perform intended work, is fully acquainted with specification requirements and intended use of materials and is an independent establishment in no way connected with organization of Contractor or with manufacturer or supplier of materials to be tested.

2. Certificates shall also set forth a list of comparable projects upon which laboratory has performed similar functions during past five years.

3. Samples and laboratory tests shall be sent directly to approved commercial testing laboratory.

4. Contractor shall send a copy of transmittal letter to the

Contracting Officer’s Representative with submission of material to a commercial testing laboratory.

5. Laboratory test reports shall be sent directly to COR for appropriate action.

6. Laboratory reports shall list contract specification test requirements and a comparative list of the laboratory test results. When tests show that the material meets specification requirements, the laboratory shall so certify on test report.

7. Laboratory test reports shall also include a recommendation for approval or disapproval of tested item.

D. If submittal samples have been disapproved, resubmit new samples as soon as possible after notification of disapproval. Such new samples shall be marked "Resubmitted Sample" in addition to containing other previously specified information required on label and in transmittal letter.

E. Approved samples will be kept on file by the COR at the site until completion of contract, at which time such samples will be delivered to Contractor as Contractor's property. Where noted in technical sections of specifications, approved samples in good condition may be used in their proper locations in contract work.

At completion of contract, samples that are not approved will be returned to Contractor only upon request and at Contractor's expense. Such request should be made prior to completion of the contract. Disapproved samples that are not requested for return by Contractor will be discarded after completion of contract.

F. Submittal drawings (shop, erection or setting drawings) and schedules, required for work of various trades, shall be checked before submission by technically qualified employees of

Contractor for accuracy, completeness and compliance with contract requirements. These drawings and schedules shall be stamped and signed by Contractor certifying to such check.

1. For each drawing required, submit one legible photographic paper or vellum reproducible.

2. Reproducible shall be full size.

3. Each drawing shall have marked thereon, proper descriptive title, including Cemetery location, project number, manufacturer's number, reference to contract drawing number, detail Section Number, and Specification Section Number.

4. A space 4-3/4 by 5 inches) shall be reserved on each drawing to accommodate approval or disapproval stamp.

5. Submit drawings, ROLLED WITHIN A MAILING TUBE, fully protected for shipment.

6. One reproducible print of approved or disapproved shop drawings will be forwarded to Contractor.

7. When work is directly related and involves more than one trade, shop drawings shall be submitted under one cover for them to stamp and sign.

1-10 Submittals shall be sent to the Project Engineer COR. Coordinate address for shipment of samples or other physical deliverables with the COR. Electronic submittals are required for other submissions.

SECTION 01 45 29

TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

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

Contractor. Refer to Section 01 00 02, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, for additional information.

1.2 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Section 01 00 02, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

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

B. American Association of State Highway and Transportation

Officials (AASHTO):

T27-11 Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse

Aggregates

T96-02(R2006) Resistance to Degradation of Small-Size

Coarse Aggregate by Abrasion and Impact in the Los Angeles Machine

T99-10 The Moisture-Density Relations of Soils

Using a 2.5 Kg (5.5 lb.) Rammer and a 305 mm (12 in.) Drop

T104-99(R2007) Soundness of Aggregate by Use of Sodium

Sulfate or Magnesium Sulfate

T180-10 Moisture-Density Relations of Soils using a 4.54 kg (10 lb.) Rammer and a 457 mm

(18 in.) Drop

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

Method

C. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

D698-12 Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of

Soil Using Standard Effort

D1143/D1143M-07 Deep Foundations Under Static Axial

Compressive Load

D1556-07 Density and Unit Weight of Soil in Place by the Sand-Cone Method

D1557-12 Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of

Soil Using Modified Effort

D2166-06 Unconfined Compressive Strength of

Cohesive Soil

D2167-08 Density and Unit Weight of Soil in Place by the Rubber Balloon Method

D2216-10 Laboratory Determination of Water

(Moisture) Content of Soil and Rock by

Mass

D2974-07 Moisture, Ash, and Organic Matter of Peat and Other Organic Soils

D3740-12a Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and

Rock

E94-04(2010) Radiographic Examination

E164-08 Contact Ultrasonic Testing of Weldments

E329-11c Agencies Engaged in Construction

Inspection, Testing, or Special

Inspection

E543-13 Agencies Performing Nondestructive

Testing

E709-08 Guide for Magnetic Particle Testing

E1155-96(2008) Determining FF Floor Flatness and FL

Floor Levelness Numbers

D. American Welding Society (AWS):

D1.1-07 Structural Welding Code-Steel

1.4 REQUIREMENTS

A. Accreditation Requirements: Testing Laboratory retained and paid for by Contractor must be accredited by one or more of the

National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) programs acceptable in the geographic region for the project.

Submit for approval to the RE/COR a copy of the Certificate of

Accreditation and Scope of Accreditation. For testing laboratories that have not yet obtained accreditation by a NVLAP program, submit an acknowledgement letter from one of the laboratory accreditation authorities indicating that the application for accreditation has been received and the accreditation process has started, and submit to the COR for approval, certified statements, signed by an official of the testing laboratory attesting that the proposed laboratory, meets or conforms to the ASTM standards listed below as appropriate to the testing field.

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

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

3. Laboratories engaged in testing of bituminous paving materials must meet the requirements of ASTM D3666.

4. Laboratories engaged in testing of soil and rock, as used in engineering design and construction, must meet the requirements of ASTM D3740.

5. Laboratories engaged in inspection and testing of steel, stainless steel, and related alloys will be evaluated according to ASTM A880.

6. Laboratories engaged in non-destructive testing (NDT) must meet the requirements of ASTM E543.

7. Laboratories engaged in Hazardous Materials Testing must meet the requirements of OSHA and EPA.

B. Inspection and Testing: Testing laboratory to inspect materials and workmanship and perform tests described herein and additional tests requested by Project Engineer 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 failure.

C. Written Reports (both hand delivered and electrically sent):

Testing laboratory to submit test reports to Project Engineer 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 fail to meet construction contract requirements on colored paper.

D. Once testing laboratory is satisfied that the work installed meets the project requirements, the testing laboratory shall submit pictures of the following work items to the Project

Engineer, 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 pictures may be sent concurrently with the testing laboratory’s submission of approved inspection reports. These pictures shall clearly show the work required per the project documents, and be submitted a minimum of five (5) work days prior to planned subsequent work will cover them up. This is intended to allow sufficient time for the

Project Engineer, Contracting Officer, and COR to verify work meets the project requirements including approved submittals.

Failure to submit pictures of work which is subsequently covered up will result in the Government requiring removal and reinstallation, such that verification can be performed on the project requirements.

E. Verbal Reports: Give verbal notification to Project Engineer and

COR immediately of any irregularity.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EARTHWORK

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

1. Observe fill and subgrades during proof-rolling to evaluate suitability of surface material to receive fill or base course. Provide recommendations to the RE/COR regarding suitability or unsuitability of areas where proof-rolling was observed. Where unsuitable results are observed, witness excavation of unsuitable material and recommend to RE/COR extent of removal and replacement of unsuitable materials and observe proof-rolling of replaced areas until satisfactory results are obtained.

2. Provide full time observation of fill placement and compaction and field density testing in building areas and provide full time observation of fill placement and compaction and field density testing in pavement areas to verify that earthwork compaction obtained is in accordance with contract documents.

3. Provide supervised geotechnical technician to inspect excavation, subsurface preparation, and backfill for structural fill.

B. Testing Compaction:

1. Determine maximum density and optimum moisture content for each type of fill, backfill and subgrade material used, in compliance with one of the following standards: // AASHTO //

T99/T180 // Method A // // ASTM // D698 // D1557 // Method A

// ASTM D698 and/or ASTM D1557.

2. Make field density tests in accordance with the primary testing method following either ASTM D2922 or AASHTO T238.

Field density tests utilizing one of ASTM D1556, AASHTO T191, or ASTM D2167. Should the testing laboratory propose these alternative methods, they must provide satisfactory explanation to the RE/COR before the tests are conducted.

a. Pavement Subgrade: One test for each 335 m2 (400 square yards), but in no case fewer than two tests.

b. Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk: One test for each 90 m (300 feet), but in no case fewer than two tests.

c. Trenches: One test at maximum 30 m (100 foot) intervals per

1200 mm (4 foot) of vertical lift and at changes in required density, but in no case fewer than two tests.

C. Testing Materials: Test suitability of on-site and off-site borrow as directed by RE/COR.

3.2 FOUNDATION PILES - NOT USED

3.3 LANDSCAPING

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 silt, 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 RE/COR.

C. Submit recommendations for soil amendments, from a regional soil conservation service or cooperative extension, to bring soil into compliance with minimum parameters in these specifications.

3.4 ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVING – NOT USED

3.5 SITE WORK CONCRETE – NOT USED

3.6 CONCRETE – NOT USED

3.7 REINFORCEMENT – NOT USED

3.8 PRESTRESSED CONCRETE – NOT USED

3.9 ARCHITECTURAL CAST STONE – NOT USED

3.10 MASONRY – NOT USED

3.11 STRUCTURAL STEEL - NOT USED

3.12 STEEL DECKING - NOT USED

3.13 SHEAR CONNECTOR STUDS - NOT USED

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SECTION 01 57 19

TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section specifies the control of environmental pollution and damage that the Contractor must consider for air, water, and land resources. It includes management of visual aesthetics, noise, and solid waste, as well as other pollutants and resources encountered or generated by the Contractor. The Contractor is obligated to consider specified control measures with the costs included within the various contract items of work.

B. Environmental pollution and damage is defined as the presence of chemical, physical, or biological elements or agents which:

1. Adversely affect human health or welfare.

2. Unfavorably alter ecological balances of importance to human life.

3. Affect other species of importance to humankind.

4. Degrade the utility of the environment for aesthetic, cultural, and historical purposes.

1.2 DEFINITIONS OF POLLUTANTS

A. Chemical Waste: Petroleum products, bituminous materials, salts, acids, alkalis, herbicides, pesticides, organic chemicals, and inorganic wastes.

B. Debris: Combustible and noncombustible wastes, such as leaves, tree trimmings, ashes, and waste materials resulting from construction or maintenance and repair work.

C. Sediment: Soil and other debris that has been eroded and transported by runoff water.

D. Solid Waste: Rubbish, debris, garbage, and other discarded solid materials resulting from project construction activities.

E. Surface Discharge: The term "Surface Discharge" implies that the water is discharged with possible sheeting action and subsequent soil erosion may occur. Waters that are surface discharged may terminate in drainage ditches, storm sewers, creeks, and/or

"waters of the United States" and require a permit to discharge water from the governing agency.

F. Rubbish: Combustible and noncombustible wastes such as, but not limited to, paper, plastic, metal and plastic containers and cans, boxes, metal and lumber scrap.

G. Sanitary Wastes: Domestic Sanitary Sewage.

1.3 QUALITY CONTROL

A. Establish and maintain quality control for the environmental protection of all items set forth herein.

B. Record on daily reports any problems in complying with laws, regulations, ordinances and note any corrective action taken.

1.4 REFERENCES

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

B. U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA):

33 CFR 328 Definitions, Waters of the United States.

C. Federal Environmental Regulatory Requirements. Contractor shall perform all work and obtain all permits required to comply with applicable regulations listed herein or elsewhere in the specifications:

1. Storm water permits; refer to The Office of Wastewater

Management, NPDES Storm Water Program:

http://www.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater

2. Dredge and fill (Section 404) permits; refer to U.S. EPA

Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds (OWOW):

http://www.epa.gov/owow/

3. RCRA hazardous and non-hazardous solid waste requirements;

refer to EPA’s Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response:

http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/laws-reg.htm

4. Oil spill requirements for construction activities; refer to

EPA Oil Program web site: http://www.epa.gov/oilspill/

5. Hazardous substances (Superfund Liability) requirements for construction activities; refer to EPA’s Superfund website:

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/index.htm

6. Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) waste requirements; refer to

EPA’s Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) Homepage:

http://www.epa.gov/pcb/

7. Air quality requirements for construction activities; refer to

EPA’S Air Program Mobile Sources Page:

http://www.epa.gov/ebtpages/airmobilesources.html

8. Asbestos requirements for construction activities; refer to

EPA’s Asbestos Management and Regulatory Requirements Website:

http://www.epa.gov/fedsite/cd/asbestos.html

9. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements for construction activities

10.Endangered Species Act; refer to The US Fish and Wildlife

Service Endangered Species Program: http://endangered.fws.gov/

11.National Historic Preservation Act

C. State and Local Environmental Regulatory Requirements.

Contractor shall perform all work and obtain all permits required to comply with applicable regulations listed herein or elsewhere in the specifications:

1. State Office/Department of Environmental Quality.

2. Local Office/Department of Environmental Quality.

3. The Construction Industry Compliance Assistance Center:

http://www.cicacenter.org/index.cfm

4. The National Environmental Compliance Assistance

Clearinghouse: http://cfpub.epa.gov/clearinghouse/

1.5 SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Materials in this section may contribute towards contract compliance with sustainability requirements.

B. Biobased Material: For products designated by the USDA’s

BioPreferred® program, provide products that meet or exceed USDA recommendations for biobased content, subject to the products compliance with performance requirements in this Section. For more information regarding the product categories covered by the

BioPreferred® program, visit http://www.biopreferred.gov.

1.6 SUBMITTALS

A. In accordance with Section, 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT

DATA, AND SAMPLES, the Contractor shall furnish the following:

1. Environmental Protection Plan: After the contract is awarded and prior to the commencement of the work, meet with the

Project Engineer and COR to discuss the proposed Environmental

Protection Plan and to develop mutual understanding relative to details of environmental protection. Not more than 20 days after the meeting, prepare and submit to the Project Engineer and COR for approval, a written and/or graphic Environmental

Protection Plan including, but not limited to, the following:

a. Name(s) and qualifications of person(s) within the

Contractor's organization who is (are) responsible for:

1) Ensuring adherence to the Environmental Protection Plan.

2) Manifesting hazardous waste to be removed from the site.

3) Training the Contractor's environmental protection personnel.

b. Description of the Contractor's environmental protection personnel training program.

c. A list of Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and permits concerning environmental protection, pollution control, noise control and abatement that are applicable to the Contractor's proposed operations and the requirements imposed by those laws, regulations, and permits.

d. Methods for protection of features to be preserved within authorized work areas including trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, ground cover, landscape features, air and water quality, fish and wildlife, soil, historical, and archeological and cultural resources.

e. Procedures to provide environmental protection that complies with the applicable laws and regulations. Describe the procedures to correct pollution of the environment due to accident, natural causes, or failure to follow the procedures as described in the Environmental Protection

Plan.

f. Permits, licenses, and the location of the solid waste disposal area.

g. Drawings showing locations of any proposed temporary excavations or embankments for haul roads, stream crossings, material storage areas, structures, sanitary facilities, and stockpiles of excess or spoil materials.

Include as part of an Erosion Control Plan approved by the

District Office of the U.S. Soil Conservation Service and/or mandated state agency, and the Department of

Veterans Affairs.

h. Environmental Monitoring Plans for the job site including land, water, air, and noise.

i. Work Area Plan showing the proposed activity in each portion of the area and identifying the areas of construction limits or protected areas. Plan should include measures for marking the limits of use areas. This plan may be incorporated within the Erosion Control Plan.

B. Within 20 days after the date of its submittal, the Project

Engineer and COR shall approve the Contractor’s Comprehensive

Environmental Protection Plan, or respond with an explanation for its rejection and resubmittal.

C. Approval of the Contractor's Environmental Protection Plan will not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for adequate and continued control of pollutants and other environmental protection measures.

1.7 PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES

A. Protect environmental resources within the project boundaries and those affected outside the limits of permanent work during the entire period of this contract and after the project is complete, based upon leaving the site that has yet to mature of hydroseeding. Confine construction activities to areas defined by construction limits, the specifications and drawings.

B. Protection of Land Resources: Prior to construction, identify all land resources to be preserved within the work area. Do not remove, cut, deface, injure, or destroy land resources including trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, top soil, land forms, wetlands or wetland buffers without prior approval from the Project Engineer and COR. Do not fasten or attach ropes, cables, or guys to trees for anchorage unless specifically authorized, or dictated by special emergency use.

1. Work Area Limits: Prior to any construction, mark/fence/protect the areas that require work to be performed under this contract. Prior to construction, mark/fence/protect monuments, works of art, and any other markers to remain.

Convey to all personnel the purpose of marking and protecting all marked and protected objects.

2. Protection of Specific Regulated Elements: Wetlands and wetland buffers and other landscape features shown on the drawings to be preserved by marking, fencing, or using any other approved protective techniques.

a. Protect trees and shrubs to remain on site to protect from damage per contract details.

b. All damage to existing trees and shrubs shall be immediately repaired by trimming, cleaning, and painting with antiseptic tree paint.

c. Do not store building materials or perform construction activities closer to existing trees or shrubs than the farthest extension of their limbs.

3. Reduction of Exposure of Unprotected Erodible Soils: Plan and conduct earthwork to minimize the duration of exposure of unprotected…