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SAVANNAH-CHATHAM COUNTY

PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

Savannah, Georgia

PERIMETER FENCING & GATES PROJECT

BID C27-05

BUTLER ES & COASTAL MONTESSORI

SITE IMPROVEMENTS

PROJECT MANUAL

A/E Project No. 240965

SEPTEMBER 23, 2026

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PROJECT MANUAL FOR

BUTLER ES & COASTAL MONTESSORI SITE IMPROVEMENTS

PERIMETER FENCING & GATES PROJECT

OWNER: Savannah-Chatham County Public School System 208 Bull Street Savannah, Georgia 31401

Contract No.: C27-05

Telephone: (912) 395-5600

A/E: Moffatt & Nichol 300 Bull Street, Suite 200 Savannah, GA 31401

A/E Project No.: 240965

Telephone: (912)-231-0044 Fax: (912)-231-0046

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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DIVISION 1

013300 0 Site Submittal Procedures

014500 0 Quality Control

014523 0 Testing and Inspecting Services

DIVISION 2 – SITE WORK

024100 0 Site Demolition

DIVISION 3 – CONCRETE

033000 0 Site Cast-In-Place Concrete

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

262729 0 Electrical

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

310000 0 Earthwork

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

321123 0 Aggregate Base Courses

321216 0 GA Asphalt Paving

321723 0 Pavement Markings

323113 0 Chain Link Fence

323119 0 Ornamental Fence and Double Gate

323213 0 Ornamental Fence and Gates

DIVISION 33 – Utilities

330523 0 Utility Horizontal Directional Drilling

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BID SET September 23, 2026

SITE SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES 01 33 00.13 - 1

SECTION 01 33 00.13

SITE SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

Paragraph Title Page

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 Section Includes 01 33 00–1

1.2 Related Sections 01 33 00–1

1.3 Submittal Procedures 01 33 00–1

1.4 Omitted 01 33 00–2

1.5 Product Data 01 33 00–2

1.6 Shop Drawings 01 33 00–2

1.7 Samples 01 33 00–3

1.8 Design Data 01 33 00–4

1.9 Test Reports 01 33 00–4

1.10 Certificates 01 33 00–4

1.11 Manufacturer’s Instructions 01 33 00–4

1.12 Manufacturer’s Field Reports 01 33 00–4

1.13 Erection Drawings 01 33 00–4

1.14 Reviewed Shop Drawings 01 33 00–5

1.15 Submittal Checklist 01 33 00–5

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

Not Used

PART 3 – EXECUTION

SITE SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES 01 33 00.13 - 2

DIVISION I – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 33 00.13

SITE SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Submittal procedures.

B. Construction progress schedules.

C. Product Data.

D. Shop Drawings.

E. Samples.

F. Design data.

G. Test reports.

H. Certificates.

I. Manufacturer's instructions.

J. Manufacturer's field reports.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 01 45 00 – Quality Control: Manufacturers' field services and reports.

1.3 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Transmit each submittal with Engineer accepted form.

B. Sequentially number the transmittal form. Revise submittals with original number and a sequential alphabetic suffix. Resubmit as specified for initial submittal. Indicate on revised drawings all changes that have been made other than those requested by the Engineer.

C. Identify Project, Contractor, Subcontractor, or supplier; pertinent drawing and detail number, and specification section number, as appropriate.

D. Apply Contractor's stamp, signed or initialed verifying review, approval, products required, field dimensions, adjacent construction Work, and coordination of information is in accordance with the requirements of the Work and Contract Documents. Submittal without the Contractor’s stamp will be returned to Contractor without Engineer’s review.

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E. Make all submittals far enough in advance of scheduled dates for installation to provide all required time for reviews, for securing necessary approvals, for possible revision and resubmittal, and for placing orders and securing delivery. In scheduling, allow sufficient time for the Engineer’s review following the receipt of the submittal. Coordinate submission of related items. For each submittal for review, allow 15 days excluding delivery time to and from the Contractor.

F. Identify variations from Contract Documents and product or system limitations that may be detrimental to successful performance of the completed Work.

G. Provide space for Contractor and Architect/Engineer review stamps.

H. When revised for resubmission, identify all changes made since previous submission.

I. Distribute copies of reviewed submittals as appropriate. Instruct parties to promptly report any inability to comply with requirements.

1.4 OMITTED

1.5 PRODUCT DATA

A. Product Data For Review:

1. Submitted to Engineer for review and conformance with information given in specifications and the design concept expressed in contract documents.

2. After review, provide copies and distribute in accordance with SUBMITTAL

PROCEDURES article above.

B. Submit the number of copies Contractor and Owner require, plus two copies retained by Engineer.

C. Mark each copy to identify applicable products, models, options, and other data.

Supplement manufacturers' standard data to provide information specific to this Project.

D. Indicate product utility and electrical characteristics, utility connection requirements, and location of utility outlets for service for functional equipment and appliances.

E. After review, distribute in accordance with the Submittal Procedures article above.

1.6 SHOP DRAWINGS

A. Contractor shall submit digital shop drawing to the Engineer for review.

B. Submitted to Engineer for review and conformance with information given in specifications and design concept expressed in contract documents. Review of shop drawings by Engineer shall not relieve Contractor of its responsibility for accuracy of shop drawings nor for furnishing of all materials and equipment required by the contract even though such items may not be indicated on shop drawings reviewed by Engineer.

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C. Shop drawings shall include applicable technical information, drawings, diagrams, performance curves, schedules, templates, calculations, instructions, measurements, and similar information as applicable to the specific item for which shop drawing is prepared.

D. Do not use Engineer’s Drawings for shop or erection purposes.

E. Each shop drawing copy shall bear a Contractor’s stamp showing they have been checked. Shop drawings submitted to the Engineer without Contractor’s stamp will be returned to Contractor without review.

No review will be given to partial submittals of shop drawings for items which interconnect and/or are interdependent. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to assemble shop drawings for all such interconnecting and/or interdependent items, check them and then make one submittal to Engineer.

Schedule of Submittals: Within 30 days of Contract award and prior to any shop drawing submittal, Contractor shall submit a schedule showing the estimated submittal date and desired acceptance date for each shop drawing anticipated. Time lost due to unacceptable submittals shall be the Contractor’s responsibility.

1.7 SAMPLES

A. Samples For Review:

1. Submitted to Engineer for review and conformance with information given in specifications and design concept expressed in contract documents.

2. After review, produce duplicates and distribute in accordance with SUBMITTAL

PROCEDURES article above.

B. Samples For Information:

1. Submitted for Engineer's knowledge as contract administrator or for the Owner.

C. Include identification on each sample, with full product information.

D. Submit the number of samples specified in individual specification sections; one of which will be retained by Engineer.

E. Reviewed samples which may be used in the Work are indicated in individual specification sections.

F. Samples will not be used for testing purposes unless specifically stated in the specification section.

1.8 DESIGN DATA

A. Submit for Engineer's knowledge as contract administrator or for the Owner.

B. Submit for information and conformance with information given in specifications and design concept expressed in contract documents.

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1.9 TEST REPORTS

A. Submit for Engineer's knowledge as contract administrator or for the Owner.

B. Submit test reports for information and assessing conformance with information given in

1.10 CERTIFICATES

A. When specified in individual specification sections, submit certification by manufacturer, installation/application subcontractor, or the Contractor to Engineer, in quantities specified for Product Data.

B. Indicate material or product conforms to or exceeds specified requirements. Submit supporting reference data, affidavits, and certifications as appropriate.

C. Certificates may be recent or previous test results on material or product, but must be acceptable to Engineer.

1.11 MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS

A. When specified in individual specification sections, submit printed instructions for delivery, storage, assembly, installation, start–up, adjusting, and finishing, to Engineer for delivery to Owner in quantities specified for product Data.

B. Indicate special procedures, perimeter conditions requiring special attention, and special environmental criteria required for application or installation.

C. Refer to Section 01 45 00 – Quality Control, Manufacturers' Field Services article.

1.12 MANUFACTURER'S FIELD REPORTS

A. Submit reports for Engineer's benefit as contract administrator or for the Owner.

B. Submit digital report within 15 days of observation to Engineer for information.

C. Submit for information and assessing conformance with information given in

1.13 ERECTION DRAWINGS

A. Submit drawings for Engineer's benefit as contract administrator or for the Owner.

B. Submit for information and assessing conformance with information given in specifications and design concept expressed in contract documents.

C. Data indicating inappropriate or unacceptable Work may be subject to action by the

Engineer or Owner.

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1.14 REVIEWED SHOP DRAWINGS

A. Engineer Review.

1. Acceptable submittals will be marked “No Exceptions Taken.” A minimum of three copies will be retained by the Engineer for Engineer’s and Owner’s use and remaining copies will be returned to Contractor.

2. Submittals requiring minor corrections before the product is acceptable will be marked “Furnish as Corrected.” Contractor may order, fabricate, and ship items included in submittals, provided the indicated corrections are made.

3. Submittals marked “Revise and Resubmit” must be revised to reflect required changes and the initial review procedure repeated.

4. The “Rejected” notation is used to indicate products not acceptable. Upon return of a submittal so marked, Contractor shall repeat the initial review procedure utilizing acceptable products.

5. Only two copies of items marked “Revise and Resubmit” and “Rejected” will be reviewed and marked. One copy will be retained by Engineer and the other copy with all remaining unmarked copies will be returned to Contractor for resubmittal.

B. No Work or products shall be installed without a drawing or submittal bearing the “No

Exceptions Taken” or “Furnish as Corrected” notation. Contractor shall maintain at the job site a complete set of shop drawings bearing Engineer’s stamp.

C. Substitutions: In the event Contractor obtains Engineer’s acceptance for use of products other than those listed first in Contract Documents, Contractor shall, at Contractor’s own expense and using methods accepted by Engineer, make any changes to structures, piping and electrical work necessary to accommodate these products.

D. Use of “No Exceptions Taken” or “Furnish as Corrected” notation on shop drawings or other submittals is general and shall not relieve Contractor of the responsibility of furnishing products of proper dimension, size, quality, quantity, materials, all performance characteristics, and to efficiently perform requirements and intent of Contract Documents.

Engineer’s review shall not relieve Contractor of the responsibility of errors of any kind on shop drawings. Review is intended only to assure conformance with design concept of the project and compliance with information given in Contract Documents.

1.15 SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST

A. This checklist is not necessarily complete. Contractor is responsible to submit all items and materials as specified in each section.

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Section

Submittal

Date

Received by M & N

Accepted Submittal Returned to Owner/

Contractor

Rejected & Returned

Comments

03 00 00 – Concrete

Mix Design

Curing Compounds

Joint Filler

Reinforcing Steel

Welded Wire Fabric

Dowels/Joint Reinforcement

Fiber Reinforcement

Joint Plan

03 30 00 – Cast–In–Place Concrete

Reinforcing Steel

Welded Wire Fabric

Curing Compound

Fiber Reinforcement

Non–Shrink Grout

Joint Filler

03 31 00 – Structural Concrete

Reinforcement

Layout Plan

Design Loads

05 05 23 –Metal Fastenings

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by M & N

Accepted Submittal

Tie Rods

Bearing Plates

Turnbuckles

Bolts

Coating Certification

05 12 00 – Structural Steel Framing

Materials

Design Loads

Mill Certificate

Mill Test Reports

Welder’s Certificates

09 90 00 – Painting and Coating

Paint

31 00 00 – Earthwork

Borrow

31 09 16.23 – Driven Pile Load Tests

Test Method & Equipment

Piles

31 25 00 – Soil Erosion Control

Silt Fence

31 37 00 – Rip–Rap

Stone

SITE SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES 01 33 00.13 - 9

by M & N

Accepted Submittal

Sand–Cement Bag

Filter Fabric

31 62 19 – Timber Piles

Piles

Preservative Treatment Certification

Driving Equipment

Pile Driving Sequence

32 11 23 – Aggregate Base Course

Aggregate

Prime

32 11 26 – Asphaltic Base Courses

Asphalt Cement

Anti–Stripping Agent

32 11 33 – Cement – Treated Base Courses

Prime

32 12 16 – Asphalt Paving

Tack Coat

Asphalt Cement

Anti–Stripping Agent

Mix Designs

32 31 13 – Chain Link Fences and Gates

SITE SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES 01 33 00.13 - 10

by M & N

Accepted Submittal

Fence Fabric

Posts

Hardware & Accessories

Layout Plan

Finish

32 32 16 – Precast Concrete Retaining Walls

Design Data

Precast Members

Driving Equipment

Premolded Expansion Joint Fillers

Hardware

Concrete Mix Design

32 92 00 – Turf and Grasses

Seed Mix – Temporary

Seed Mix – Permanent

Fertilizer

Lime

33 10 00 – Water Utilities

PVC Pipe Р4ӯ and Larger

PVC Pipe – Smaller than

4ӯ

SITE SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES 01 33 00.13 - 11

by M & N

Accepted Submittal

D.I. Pipe

Tubing for Service Lateral

Fittings – PVC

Fittings – Compact D.I.

Gate Valve

2” Ball Valves

Air Release Valve

Air/Vacuum Valve

Combination Air Valve

Corporation Stops

Curb Stops

Magnetic Marking Tape

Valve Boxes

Valve Box Collar

Hydrant Tees

Threaded Rod with Bitumastic Coating and Painting

Fire Hydrants

Restrained Joint Fittings

Service Saddles

Tapping Sleeves/Crosses

Tapping Valves

Backflow Prevention

Devices

Tracing Wire

SITE SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES 01 33 00.13 - 12

by M & N

Accepted Submittal

Service Pipe/Tubing

Casing Pipe

33 30 00 – Sanitary Sewage Utilities

Wetwell

Manholes & Interior Coating

Boots and S.S. Straps

Joint Wrap

Joint Sealant

Steps

Piping – PVC – Gravity

Piping – PVC – Force Main

Piping – DI – Gravity

Piping – DI – Force Main

Fittings – PVC – Gravity

Fittings DI – Force Main

Frames & Covers

Valve Pit and Steps

Valve Pit Hatch Cover

Wetwell Hatch Cover

Pumps and Controls

Control Panel Enclosure and Mounting Materials

Frost–Proof Hydrant

SITE SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES 01 33 00.13 - 13

by M & N

Accepted Submittal

Backflow Prevention Device

Fencing and Gate Hardware

Gate Valves/Plug Valves

Check Valves

Air Release/Vacuum Valves

Vent Pipe

Hoist and Hoist Sockets

Lifting Chain/Cable

Pumps Mounts/Intermediate and Upper Guide Brackets

Quick Disconnect

Electrical W/Generator

Hook–up

Magnetic Tape

Force Main Gauges

Signage (Emergency #’s etc.)

33 40 00 – Storm Drainage Utilities

Reinforced Concrete Pipe

Aluminum Pipe

Polyethylene Pipe

Gaskets

SITE SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES 01 33 00.13 - 14

by M & N

Accepted Submittal

Drainage Structures

Fiberglass Grating

Frames, Covers & Grates

Subgrade Drain pipe

END OF SECTION 01 33 00.13

QUALITY CONTROL 01 45 00 - 1

SECTION 01 45 00

QUALITY CONTROL

1.1 Section Includes 01 45 00 –1

1.2 Related Sections 01 45 00 –1

1.3 Quality Assurance – Control of Installation 01 45 00 –1

1.4 Tolerance 01 45 00 –1

1.5 References and Standards 01 45 00 –2

1.6 Testing Services 01 45 00 –2

1.7 Manufacturer’s Field Services 01 45 00 –3

3.1 Examination 01 45 00 –3

3.2 Preparation 01 45 00 –3

QUALITY CONTROL 01 45 00 - 2

SECTION 01 45 00

QUALITY CONTROL

A. Quality assurance – control of installation.

B. Tolerances

C. References and standards.

D. Testing laboratory services.

E. Manufacturer’s field services.

A. Section 01 33 00 – Submittal Procedures: Submission of manufacturer’s instructions and certificates.

B. Section 01 45 23 – Testing and Inspecting Services.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE – CONTROL OF INSTALLATION

A. Monitor quality control over suppliers, manufacturers, products, services, site conditions, and workmanship, to produce Work of specified quality.

B. Comply with manufacturer’s instructions, including each step in sequence.

C. Should manufacturer’s instructions conflict with Contract Documents, request clarification from Engineer before proceeding

D. Comply with specified standards as minimum quality for the Work except where more stringent tolerances, codes, or specified requirements indicate higher standards or more precise workmanship.

E. Perform Work by persons qualified to produce required and specified quality.

F. Verify field measurements are as indicated on shop drawings or as instructed by the manufacturer.

G. Secure products in place with positive anchorage devices designed and sized to withstand stresses, vibration, physical distortion, or disfigurement.

1.4 TOLERANCES

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A. Monitor fabrication and installation tolerance control of products to produce acceptable Work. Do not permit tolerances to accumulate.

B. Comply with manufacturer’s tolerances. Should manufacturer’s tolerances conflict with Contract Documents, request clarification from Architect/Engineer before proceeding

C. Adjust products to appropriate dimensions and position before securing in place.

D. Accessible routes shall not exceed maximum ADA allowable slopes.

1.5 REFERENCES AND STANDARDS

A. For products or workmanship specified by association, trade, or other consensus standards, complies with requirements of the standard, except when more rigid requirements are specified or are required by applicable codes.

B. Conform to reference standard by date of issue current with date specified in the individual specification sections, except where a specific date is established by code.

C. Obtain copies of standards where required by product specification sections.

D. Neither the contractual relationships, duties, nor responsibilities of the parties in Contract or those of the Architect/Engineer shall be altered from the Contract Documents by mention or inference otherwise in any reference document.

1.6 TESTING SERVICES

A. Owner will appoint, employ, and pay for services of an independent firm to perform testing. Contractor shall pay for retesting of failed tests.

B. The independent firm will perform tests and other services specified in individual specification sections and as required by the Owner.

C. Testing and source quality control may occur on or off the project site. Perform off–site testing as required by the Owner.

D. Reports will be submitted by the independent firm to the Engineer and Contractor, in duplicate, indicating observations and results of tests and indicating compliance or non– compliance with Contract Documents.

E. Cooperate with independent firm; furnish samples of materials, design mix, equipment, tools, storage, safe access, and assistance by incidental labor as requested.

1. Notify Architect/Engineer and independent firm 48 hours prior to expected time for operations requiring services.

2. Make arrangements with independent firm and pay for additional samples and tests required for Contractor's use.

F. Testing does not relieve Contractor to perform Work to contract requirements.

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G. Re–testing required because of non–conformance to specified requirements shall be performed by the same independent firm on instructions by the Engineer. Payment for re–testing will be made by the Contractor.

1.7 MANUFACTURER’S FIELD SERVICES

A. When specified in individual specification sections, require material or product suppliers or manufacturers to provide qualified staff personnel to observe site conditions, conditions of surfaces and installation, quality of workmanship, [start–up of equipment, test, adjust and balance of equipment as applicable, and to initiate instructions when necessary.

B. Submit qualifications of observer to Architect/Engineer 15 days in advance of required observations. Observer subject to approval of Architect/Engineer and Owner.

C. Report observations and site decisions or instructions given to applicators or installers supplemental or contrary to manufacturer’s written instructions.

D. Refer to Section 01 33 00 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES, MANUFACTURER’S FIELD

REPORTS article.

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Verify existing site conditions and substrate surfaces are acceptable for subsequent Work. Beginning new Work means acceptance of existing conditions.

B. Verify existing substrate is capable of structural support or attachment of new Work being applied or attached.

C. Examine and verify specific conditions described in individual specification sections.

D. Verify utility services are available, of the correct characteristics, and in the correct locations.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Clean substrate surfaces prior to applying next material or substance.

B. Seal cracks or openings of substrate prior to applying next material or substance.

C. Apply manufacturer required or recommended substrate primer, sealer, or conditioner prior to applying any new material or substance in contact or bond.

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TESTING AND INSPECTING SERVICES 01 45 23 - 1

SECTION 01 45 23

TESTING AND INSPECTING SERVICES

1.1 Section Includes 01 45 23–1

1.2 Related Sections 01 45 23–1

1.3 References 01 45 23–1

1.4 Selection and Payment 01 45 23–2

1.5 Quality Assurance 01 45 23–2

1.6 Contractor Submittal 01 45 23–2

1.7 Testing Agency Responsibilities 01 45 23–2

1.8 Testing Agency Reports 01 45 23–3

1.9 Limits on Testing Authority 01 45 23–3

1.10 Contractor Responsibilities 01 45 23–3

1.11 Schedule of Tests 01 45 23–4

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SECTION 01 45 23

TESTING AND INSPECTING SERVICES

A. Selection and payment.

B. Contractor submittals.

C. Testing agency responsibilities.

D. Testing agency reports.

E. Limits on testing authority.

F. Contractor responsibilities.

G. Schedule of tests.

A. Testing and acceptance required by public authorities.

B. Section 01 33 00 – Submittal Procedures: Manufacturer's certificates.

1.3 REFERENCES (LATEST REVISION)

A. ASTM C 802 – Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Test Program to Determine the Precision of Test Methods for Construction Materials.

B. ASTM C 1077 – Practice for Laboratories Testing Concrete and Concrete Aggregates for Use in Construction and Criteria for Laboratory Evaluation.

C. ASTM C 1093 – Practice for Accreditation of Testing Agencies for Masonry.

D. ASTM D 3740 – Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in Testing and/or

Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction.

E. ASTM D 4561 – Practice for Quality Control Systems for Organizations Producing and

Applying Bituminous Paving Materials.

F. ASTM E 329 – Specification for Agencies Engaged in Construction Inspection and/or Testing.

G. ASTM E 543 – Practice for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing.

H. ASTM E 548 – Guide for General Criteria Used for Evaluating Laboratory Competence.

I. ASTM E 699 – Practice for Evaluation of Agencies Involved in Testing, Quality Assurance, and Evaluating of Building Components.

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1.4 SELECTION AND PAYMENT

A. Owner will employ and pay for services of an independent testing agency or laboratory to perform specified testing. Contractor shall pay for retesting of failed tests.

B. Employment of testing agency or laboratory in no way relieves Contractor of obligation to perform Work in accordance with requirements of Contract Documents.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Comply with requirements of practices listed in paragraph 1.3.

B. Laboratory: Authorized to operate in State in which project is located.

C. Laboratory Staff: Maintain a full time registered Engineer on staff to review services.

D. Testing Equipment: Calibrated at reasonable intervals with devices of an accuracy traceable to either National Bureau of Standards or accepted values of natural physical constants.

1.6 CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS

A. Prior to start of Work, submit testing laboratory name, address, and telephone number, and names of full time registered Engineer and responsible officer.

B. Submit copy of report of laboratory facilities inspection made by Materials Reference

Laboratory of National Bureau of Standards during most recent inspection, with memorandum of remedies of any deficiencies reported by the inspection.

1.7 TESTING AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Test samples of mixes submitted by Contractor.

B. Provide qualified personnel at site. Cooperate with Engineer and Contractor in performance of services.

C. Perform specified sampling and testing of products in accordance with specified standards.

D. Ascertain compliance of materials and mixes with requirements of Contract Documents.

E. Promptly notify Engineer and Contractor of observed irregularities or non–conformance of

Work or products.

F. Perform additional tests required by Engineer.

G. Attend preconstruction meetings and progress meetings.

1.8 TESTING AGENCY REPORTS

A. After each test, promptly submit two copies of report to Engineer and to Contractor.

B. Include:

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1. Date issued.

2. Project title and number.

3. Name of inspector.

4. Date and time of sampling or inspection.

5. Identification of product and specifications section.

6. Location in the Project.

7. Type of inspection or test.

8. Date of test.

9. Results of tests.

10. Conformance with Contract Documents.

C. When requested by Engineer, provide interpretation of test results.

1.9 LIMITS ON TESTING AUTHORITY

A. Agency or laboratory may not release, revoke, alter, or enlarge on requirements of Contract

Documents.

B. Agency or laboratory may not approve or accept any portion of the Work.

C. Agency or laboratory may not assume any duties of Contractor.

D. Agency or laboratory has no authority to stop the Work.

1.10 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Deliver to agency or laboratory at designated location, adequate samples of materials proposed to be used requiring testing, along with proposed mix designs.

B. Cooperate with laboratory personnel, and provide access to the Work and to manufacturer’s facilities.

C. Provide incidental labor and facilities:

1. To provide access to Work to be tested.

2. To obtain and handle samples at the site or at source of products to be tested.

3. To facilitate tests.

4. To provide storage and curing of test samples.

D. Notify Engineer and laboratory 48 hours prior to expected time for operations requiring testing services.

E. Arrange with laboratory and pay for additional samples and tests required by Contractor beyond specified requirements.

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1.11 SCHEDULE OF TESTS

Section Test Frequency Date Performed By Notes 03 00 00 – Concrete Mix Designs 1 per mix design Compressive

Strength 3 test cylinders for every 50 cubic yards or less of each mix design placed daily

1 cylinder broken at 7 days

2 cylinders broken at 28 days

Slump 1 test for each set of cylinders taken

03 30 00 – Cast–in–Place Concrete Materials As necessary Mix Designs 1 per mix design

Strength 4 Test Cylinders for each 50 cy or less or each mix design placed daily

Slump 1 test per each set of cylinders

Air Content 1 test per each set

Temperature 1 test per each set

31 00 00 – Earthwork Compaction Unpaved 1 test per horizontal layer per 10,000 sf of fill area

Paved 1 test per horizontal layer per 5,000 sf of subgrade

Building Pad

1 test per horizontal layer per 1,500 sf of fill area

Curb & gutter 1 test per 300 lf

Proof Rolling As necessary

32 11 23 – Aggregate Base Courses Base Density 1 test per 5,000 sf 32 11 26 – Asphaltic Base Courses

Asphalt Extraction & Gradation

1 test per each 250 tons placed

Marshall Stability

1 test per each 250

Core

1 test for each 250

Field Density 1 test per 5,000 sf

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32 11 33 – Cement Treated Base Courses

Compressive Strength

1 test per 5,000 sf

Base Density 1 test per 5,000 sf 32 12 16 – Asphalt Paving Asphalt

Extraction & Gradation

Marshall Stability

Field Density 1 test for each 250

Cores 1 test for each 250

33 10 00 – Water Utilities Hydrostatic &

Leakage

1.5 times the working pressure (no less than 150 psi). Conducted for 2 hours with maintained pressure of 150 psi (200 psi on fire main)

Bacteriological Samples

2 taken 24 hours apart after disinfection

Compaction Traffic

Areas 1 per 100 lf or less for each 4 ft. of depth

Non–Traffic Areas

1 per 500 lf or less

Fire Flow 1 per permit 33 30 00 – Sanitary Sewage Utilities Start–up Prior to acceptance of Pump Station

Drawdown Prior to acceptance of Pump Station

Certification Completion Warranty Completion Television

Inspection of Sewers

As requested

Leakage As necessary Compaction Traffic

Areas 1 per 100 lf or less

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Non–Traffic

Areas 1 per 500 lf or less for each 6 ft. of

Gravity – Air [ All lines ] Hydrostatic –

Force Main 100 psi for 2 hours

Deflection 10% of system 33 40 00 – Storm Drainage Utilities Compaction Traffic Areas 1 per 100 lf or less

Non–Traffic 1 per 500 lf or less for each 6 ft. of

END OF SECTION 01 45 23

SITE DEMOLITION 02 41 00 - 1

SECTION 02 41 00

SITE DEMOLITION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

Work under this section includes requirements for removal of reinforced concrete and asphalt pavement, fencing, light poles and associated overhead power lines, removal of abandoned utility systems, demolition of buildings, removal of materials and equipment to be salvaged, revised or discarded, and other miscellaneous and incidental items and removals as they relate to the work for this project. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment and utilities to complete the work as indicated on the project drawing and as specified herein.

1.2 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)

ANSI A10.6 (1990; R 1998) Safety Requirements for Demolition Operations

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

COE EM 385-1-1 (2003) Safety -- Safety and Health Requirements

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

40 CFR 61-SUBPART M National Emission Standard for Asbestos

1.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Do not begin demolition until authorization is received from the Owner. The work includes demolition, salvage of identified items and materials, and removal of resulting rubbish and debris.

Remove rubbish and debris from property daily, unless otherwise directed. Materials that cannot be removed daily shall be stored in areas specified by the Owner/Engineer. In the interest of occupational safety and health, perform the work in accordance with COE EM 385-1-1, Section 23, Demolition, and other applicable Sections.

1.3.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for visiting and examining the project site to assess the extent of demolition, removal and general work to be done.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01300, “Submittals.”

1.4.1 Statements

A. Demolition Plan file://MNESVS1/Projects/5531%20GPA%20Professional%20Services%20-%20Master%20Account/5531-28%20Chatham%20Yard%20ICTF/Resources/Specifications/CCB%20Master%20List/Jobs/5601/prntdata/01300.sec

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Submit proposed demolition and removal procedures for approval before work is started. The existing structure is considered to have an HREC and the building materials must be properly characterized by qualified personnel in the area of methamphetamine laboratories (provided by the Contractor) prior to removal from the site. Include statements affirming a Contractor inspection of the existing structure and its’ components and its’ suitability to perform as a safe working platform or if inspection reveals a safety hazard to workers, state provisions for securing the safety of the workers throughout the performance of the work. Provide procedures for safe conduct of the work in accordance with COE EM 385-1-1.

1.4.2 Certificates

A. Notifications

Furnish timely notification of demolition projects to State, regional, and local authorities in accordance with 40 CFR 61-SUBPART M. Notify the State's environmental protection agency and the Owner in writing 10 working days prior to the commencement of work in accordance with 40 CFR 61-SUBPART M. Contractor shall complete and submit Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) Form 083005F for the building demolition, noting the HREC. The Contractor is responsible for paying all fees in association with the building demolition, including asbestos abatement, as applicable. Contractor shall coordinate completion of the form prior to submittal with the Owner. Information related to asbestos abatement, as applicable, can be found here:

https://epd.georgia.gov/sites/epd.georgia.gov/files/related_files/site_ page/ASBPNREV083005.pdf

1.5 REGULATORY AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Comply with federal, state, and local hauling and disposal regulations. In addition to the requirements of the "Contract Clauses," conform to the safety requirements contained in ANSI A10.6.

1.6 DUST AND DEBRIS CONTROL

Prevent the spread of dust and debris and avoid the creation of a nuisance or hazard in the surrounding area. Do not use water if it results in hazardous or objectionable conditions such as, but not limited to, ice, flooding, or pollution.

1.7 PROTECTION

1.7.1 Traffic Control Signs

Where pedestrian and driver safety is endangered in the area of removal work, mark all hazards with signs, traffic barricades and flagmen as necessary to warn of construction work in progress.

Anchor barricades in a manner to prevent displacement by wind. The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage caused by his operations. Notify the Owner prior to beginning such work.

1.7.2 Items to Remain in Place

Take necessary precautions to avoid damage to existing items to remain in place, to be reused, or to remain the property of the Owner. Repair or replace damaged items as approved by the Owner/Engineer. Coordinate the work of this section with all other work indicated. Construct and https://epd.georgia.gov/sites/epd.georgia.gov/files/related_files/site_page/ASBPNREV083005.pdf https://epd.georgia.gov/sites/epd.georgia.gov/files/related_files/site_page/ASBPNREV083005.pdf

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maintain shoring, bracing, and supports as required. Ensure that structural elements are not overloaded. Increase structural supports or add new supports as may be required as a result of any cutting, removal, or demolition work performed under this contract. Do not overload pavements to remain. Repairs, reinforcement, or structural replacement require approval by the Owner/Engineer prior to performing such work.

1.7.3 Existing Construction

Do not disturb existing construction beyond the extent indicated or necessary for installation of new construction. Provide temporary shoring and bracing for support of building components to prevent settlement or other movement. Provide protective measures to control accumulation and migration of dust and dirt in all work areas. Remove dust, dirt, and debris from work areas daily.

1.7.4 Utility Service

Maintain existing utilities indicated to stay in service and protect against damage during demolition operations.

1.7.5 Debris Removal and Disposal

The Contractor shall be responsible for gathering, loading and disposing of all deleterious material in accordance with local, State, and Federal regulations.

1.7.6 Facilities

Protect electrical and mechanical services and utilities. Where removal of existing utilities and pavement is specified or indicated, provide approved barricades, temporary covering of exposed areas, and temporary services or connections for electrical and mechanical utilities. Floors, roofs, walls, columns, pilasters, and other structural components that are designed and constructed to stand without lateral support or shoring, and are determined to be in stable condition, must remain standing without additional bracing, shoring, or lateral support until demolished, unless directed otherwise by the Owner. Ensure that no elements determined to be unstable are left unsupported and place and secure bracing, shoring, or lateral supports as may be required as a result of any cutting, removal, or demolition work performed under this contract.

1.7.7 Protection of Personnel

Before, during and after the demolition work the Contractor shall continuously evaluate the condition of the structure being demolished and take immediate action to protect all personnel working in and around the demolition site.

1.7.8 Work

Assume responsibility for all demolition work and protection of demolition work. Provide additional grading, as necessary, to prevent damage to demolition work by water (surface runoff) at no additional cost to the Owner.

1.8 BURNING

The use of burning at the project site for the disposal of refuse and debris must comply with local and State regulations, and must be approved by the Owner.

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1.9 RELOCATIONS

Perform the removal and reinstallation of relocated items as indicated with workmen skilled in the trades involved. Items to be relocated which are damaged by the Contractor shall be repaired or replaced with new undamaged items as approved by the Owner/Engineer.

1.10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Comply with all local, state and federal environmental protection requirements and with the requirements of Section “Environmental, Safety & Health,” located elsewhere in the document.

1.11 USE OF EXPLOSIVES

Use of explosives will not be permitted.

1.12 BUILDING DEMOLITION

Contractor is responsible for ensuring the qualifications of the person/company responsible for demolition. Person/company should have demonstrated experience with building removal in the State of Georgia.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 EQUIPMENT

A. Choice of equipment to perform specified operations is the responsibility of the Contractor.

B. When performing work after daylight hours:

(1) Obtain written approval from the Owner.

(2) Provide and maintain sufficient artificial lighting to permit proper demolition work, observation, and inspection.

2.2 FILL MATERIAL

Comply with excavating, backfilling, and compacting procedures for soils used as backfill material to fill voids, depressions or excavations resulting from demolition of structures. See Section “Earthwork,” found elsewhere in the document.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXISTING FACILITIES TO BE REMOVED

3.1.1 Structures

Remove existing structures indicated to be removed.

3.1.2 Utilities and Related Equipment

3.1.2.1 General Requirements

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Do not interrupt existing utilities serving facilities occupied and used by the Owner except when approved in writing and then only after temporary utility services have been approved and provided. Do not begin demolition work until all utility disconnections have been made. Shut off and cap utilities for future use, as indicated.

3.1.2.2 Disconnecting Existing Utilities

Remove existing utilities, as indicated and terminate in a manner conforming to the nationally recognized code covering the specific utility and approved by the Owner/Engineer. When utility lines are encountered that are not indicated on the drawings, the Owner shall be notified prior to further work in that area. Remove meters and related equipment and deliver to a location in accordance with instructions of the Owner.

3.1.3 Paving and Concrete Slabs

Remove concrete and asphaltic concrete paving and slabs as indicated. Provide and maintain neat sawcuts at limits of pavement removal as indicated.

3.2 CONCURRENT EARTH-MOVING OPERATIONS

Do not begin excavation, filling, and other earth-moving operations that are sequential to demolition work in areas occupied by structures to be demolished until all demolition in the area has been completed and debris removed. Holes, open basements and other hazardous openings shall be filled.

3.3 DISPOSITION OF MATERIAL

3.3.1 Title to Materials

Except for salvaged items specified in related Sections, and for materials or equipment scheduled for salvage, all materials and equipment removed and not reused or salvaged, shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the site. Title to materials resulting from demolition, and materials and equipment to be removed, is vested in the Contractor upon approval by the Owner of the Contractor's Demolition Plan, and authorization by the Owner to begin demolition. The Owner will not be responsible for the condition or loss of, or damage to, such property after contract award. Materials and equipment shall not be viewed by prospective purchasers or sold on the site.

3.3.2 Reuse of Materials and Equipment

Remove and store materials and equipment listed and indicated to be reused or relocated to prevent damage, and reinstall as the work progresses.

3.4 CLEANUP

Debris and rubbish shall be removed from basement and similar excavations. Debris shall be removed and transported in a manner that prevents spillage on streets or adjacent areas. Apply local regulations regarding hauling and disposal.

3.5 DISPOSAL OF REMOVED MATERIALS

3.5.1 Disposal General

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Dispose of debris, rubbish, scrap, and other non-salvageable materials resulting from removal operations with all applicable federal, state and local regulations as contractually specified.

Removed materials shall not be stored on the project site.

3.5.2 Burning on Owner Property

Burning of materials removed from demolished structures will not be permitted.

3.5.3 Removal from Owner Property

Transport waste materials removed from demolished structures from property for legal disposal.

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SECTION 03 30 00

SITE CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

Work under this section includes requirements for materials, mixing, forming, placing, finishing, and curing reinforced cast-in-place concrete for all structures, including but not limited to:

footings, slabs, grout, concrete blocks, and all other incidental and minor cast-in-place concrete construction. The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and incidental items necessary to provide all cast-in-place concrete indicated on the project drawings and as specified herein.

1.2 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

ACI INTERNATIONAL (ACI)

ACI 117 (1990; R 2002) Standard Tolerances for Concrete Construction and Materials & Commentary

ACI 211.1 (1991; R 2002) Standard Practice for Selecting Proportions for Normal, Heavyweight, and Mass Concrete

ACI 301 (1999) Specifications for Structural Concrete for Buildings

ACI 302.1R (2004) Guide for Concrete Floor and Slab Construction

ACI 304.2R (1996) Placing Concrete by Pumping Methods

ACI 304R (2000) Guide for Measuring, Mixing, Transporting, and Placing Concrete

ACI 305R (1999) Hot Weather Concreting

ACI 306.1 (1990; R 2002) Standard Specification for Cold Weather Concreting

ACI 318M/318RM (2002) Metric Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary

ACI 347R (2003) Guide to Formwork for Concrete

ACI SP-66 (2004) ACI Detailing Manual

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS

(AASHTO)

AASHTO M 182 (1991; R 2000) Burlap Cloth Made from Jute or Kenaf

AMERICAN HARDBOARD ASSOCIATION (AHA)

AHA A135.4 (1995) Basic Hardboard

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ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM A 185 (2002) Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement, Plain, for Concrete

ASTM A 496 (2002) Steel Wire, Deformed, for Concrete Reinforcement

ASTM A 497 (2002) Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement, Deformed, for Concrete

ASTM A 615/A 615M (2004b) Deformed and Plain Billet-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement

ASTM A 617/A 617M (1996a) Axle-Steel Deformed and Plain Bars for Concrete Reinforcement

ASTM A 82 (2002) Steel Wire, Plain, for Concrete Reinforcement

ASTM C 1017/C 1017M (2003) Chemical Admixtures for Use in Producing Flowing Concrete

ASTM C 1107 (2002) Packaged Dry, Hydraulic-Cement Grout (Nonshrink)

ASTM C 143/C 143M (2003) Slump of Hydraulic Cement Concrete

ASTM C 150 (2004a) Portland Cement

ASTM C 171 (2003) Sheet Materials for Curing Concrete

ASTM C 172 (2004) Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete

ASTM C 173/C 173M (2001e1) Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method

ASTM C 192/C 192M (2002) Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Laboratory

ASTM C 227 (2003) Potential Alkali Reactivity of Cement-Aggregate Combinations (Mortar-Bar Method)

ASTM C 231 (2004) Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method

ASTM C 260 (2001) Air-Entraining Admixtures for Concrete

ASTM C 295 (2003) Petrographic Examination of Aggregates for Concrete

ASTM C 309 (2003) Liquid Membrane-Forming Compounds for Curing Concrete

ASTM C 31/C 31M (2003a) Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field

ASTM C 33 (2003) Concrete Aggregates

ASTM C 39 (1993a) Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens

ASTM C 42/C 42M (2004) Obtaining and Testing Drilled Cores and Sawed Beams of Concrete

ASTM C 494/C 494M (2004) Chemical Admixtures for Concrete

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ASTM C 618 (2003) Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined Natural Pozzolan for Use as a Mineral Admixture in Concrete

ASTM C 881 (1999) Epoxy-Resin-Base Bonding Systems for Concrete

ASTM C 920 (2002) Elastomeric Joint Sealants

ASTM C 94/C 94M (2004a) Ready-Mixed Concrete

ASTM C 989 (2004) Ground Granulated Blast-Furnace Slag for Use in Concrete and Mortars

ASTM D 1190 (1997) Concrete Joint Sealer, Hot-Applied Elastic Type

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)

PS1 (1995) Construction and Industrial Plywood (APA V995)

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. “Cementitious material" as used herein shall include all portland cement, pozzolan, fly ash, and ground iron blast-furnace slag.

B. “Exposed to public view" means situated so that it can be seen from eye level from a public location after completion of the building. A public location is accessible to persons not responsible for operation or maintenance of the building.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01300, "Submittals."

A. Shop Drawings

1. Reinforcing steel

Reproductions of contract drawings are unacceptable. ACI SP-66. Indicate bending diagrams, assembly diagrams, splicing and laps of bars, shapes, dimensions, and details of bar reinforcing, accessories, and concrete cover. Do not scale dimensions from structural drawings to determine lengths of reinforcing bars.

B. Product Data

1. Materials for curing concrete

C. Design Data

1. Concrete mix design

Submit copies of laboratory test reports showing that the mix has been successfully tested to produce concrete with the properties specified and that mix will be suitable for the job conditions. The laboratory test reports shall include mill test and all other test for cement, aggregates, and admixtures. Provide maximum nominal aggregate size, gradation analysis, percentage retained and passing sieve, and a graph of percentage retained verses sieve size. Test

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reports shall be submitted along with the concrete mix design. Obtain approval before concrete placement.

Thirty days minimum prior to concrete placement, submit a mix design for each strength and type of concrete. Submit a complete list of materials including type;

brand; source and amount of cement, fly ash, pozzolans, ground slag, and admixtures; and applicable reference specifications. Provide mix proportion data using at least three different water-cement ratios for each type of mixture, which will produce a range of strength encompassing those required for each class and type of concrete required. If source material changes, resubmit mix proportion data using revised source material. No material shall be provided unless proven by trial mix studies to meet the requirements of this specification, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Owner's Representative. The submittal shall clearly indicate where each mix design will be used when more than one mix design is submitted. Submit additional data regarding concrete aggregates if the source of aggregate changes. In addition, copies of the fly ash, and pozzolan test results shall be submitted. The approval of fly ash, and pozzolan test results shall have been within 6 months of submittal date. Obtain acknowledgement of receipt prior to concrete placement.

D. Test Reports

1. Concrete mix design

2. Aggregates

ASTM C 227 for potential alkali-silica reactions, ASTM C 295 for petrographic analysis.

3. Compressive strength tests

E. Certificates

1. Testing

Qualifications of the independent testing laboratory for approval.

1.5 MODIFICATION OF REFERENCES

Accomplish work in accordance with ACI publications except as modified herein. Consider the advisory or recommended provisions to be mandatory, as though the word "shall" had been substituted for the words "should" or "could" or "may," wherever they appear. Interpret reference to the "Building Official," the "Structural Engineer," and the "Architect/Engineer" to mean the Owner.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

Do not deliver concrete until vapor barrier, forms, reinforcement, embedded items, and chamfer strips are in place and ready for concrete placement. ACI 301 for job site storage of materials.

Protect materials from contaminants such as grease, oil, and dirt. Ensure materials can be accurately identified after bundles are broken and tags removed.

1.6.1 Reinforcement

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