42210054_FTIG WWTP SBR 2 and Digester 2 Rehab_Specifications_Rev.pdf

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

DMVA PROJECT NO. 42210054

For

FTIG WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

SBR 2 AND DIGESTER 2 REHABILITATION

FORT INDIANTOWN GAP

BUILDING 4-176

ANNVILLE, LEBANON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 17003

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA

DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS’ AFFAIRS

HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA

Josh Shapiro, GOVERNOR Major General Mark J. Shindler, ADJUTANT GENERAL

Date: 28 MAY 2024

DESIGN PROFESSIONALS

Office of Facilities and Engineering

Bureau of Design and Project Management Bldg. 0-10, Chapel Road, Ft. Indiantown Gap

Annville, Lebanon County, Pa. 17003 Phone: (717) 861-5730 Fax: (717) 861-8583

DMVA Project#: 42210054 0000002 - 1 FTIG Wastewater Treatment Plant – SBR 2 and Digester 2 Rehabilitation

DRAWING INDEX

The drawings which form a part of this project are indicated in the following list.

NUMBER DRAWING TITLE

G.1.0 COVER SHEET

G.1.1 ABBREVIATIONS

C.1.0 EXISTING SITE PLAN

C.2.1 SBR AND DIGESTER PLAN

C.2.2 SBR AND DIGESTER SECTIONS

C.2.3 SBR AND DIGESTER DETAILS

C.3.1 SBR AND DIGESTER SLUDGE AND AERATION PIPING PLAN

C.3.2 SBR AND DIGESTER EQUIPMENT DETAILS

C.3.3 SBR AND DIGESTER EQUIPMENT DETAILS

C.4.1 FILTER BUILDING PLAN

The above is the list of the drawings included under DMVA Project No. 42210054 and shall be considered a part thereof.

As the work progresses, the Bureau of Design and Project Management may furnish supplemental drawings that may be required for further illustrating details of the work. However, these supplemental drawings will not include the shop drawings, all of which are to be prepared by the Contractor and submitted as hereinafter specified for approval before the work is started.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION (.1)

SECTION TITLE PAGE NO.

DIVISION 01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 010100 Summary of Work 010100-1 010100-3 Section 010400 Coordination and Control 010400-1 010400-4 Section 012000 Price and Payment Procedures 012000-1 012000-4 Section 013100 Sequence of Construction & Milestones 013100-1 013100-2 Section 013300 Submittals 013300-1 013300-2 Section 013300a Submittals Schedule – AF Form 66 Section 014000 Inspections 014000-1 014000-6 Section 016350 DMVA Supplemental Provisions 016350-1 016350-3 Section 017700 Closeout Procedures 017700-1 017700-4 Section 017823 Operation and Maintenance Data 017823-1 017823-7 Section 017839 Project Record Documents 017839-1 017839-3

DIVISION 09 FINISHES

Section 099600 High Performance Coatings for Waste Treatment Tanks 092216-1 092216-6

DIVISION 46 WATER AND WASTEWATER EQUIPMENT

Section 465353 Wastewater Treatment Equipment 465353-1 465353-20

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SECTION 010100

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 STIPULATIONS

A. The specifications “General Conditions of the Construction Contract”, “Special Conditions” and “Division 1 – General Requirements” form a part of this Section by this reference thereto and shall have the same force and effect as if printed herewith in full.

1.2 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.3 SCOPE OF WORK, GENERAL

A. The work under this Contract shall generally consist of but is not limited to providing all labor, material, devices, tools and equipment required for the replacement of existing treatment equipment and application of protective coating system to concrete surfaces in SBR #2 and Digester #2 at the Fort Indiantown Gap Wastewater Treatment Plant. All Work shall be in accordance with the specifications and drawings and subject to the terms and conditions of all other Contract Documents.

1.4 PERFORMANCE PERIOD

A. Four hundred and ninety (490) calendar days from Government granted Notice to Proceed.

1.5 WAGE RATES

A. Prevailing Wage Rates ARE REQUIRED to be paid on this Project.

1.6 QUESTIONS DURING BID PROCESS.

A. Direct all questions pertaining to the project as shown and described in the contract documents to all persons listed below:

1. DMVA Contracting Office Representative

Ms. Tina Rebuck DMVA Procurement and Contracting Building 0-47, Fort Indiantown Gap Annville, PA 17003 Ph.: 717.861.8794 Email: trebuck@pa.gov

2. DMVA Project Manager mailto:trebuck@pa.gov

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Mr. Mike Snesavage Bureau of Design and Project Management Building 0-10, Fort Indiantown Gap Annville, PA 17003 Ph.: 717-861-9679 Email: c-msnesava@pa.gov

3. DMVA Technical Representative

Aaron Keirn, P.E.

DMVA, Bureau of Design and Project Management Bldg. 0-10, Fort Indiantown Gap Annville, PA 17003 Email: aakeirn@pa.gov Ph.: 717.821.5730

B. Should the contractor submit an RFI via email, the subject line shall appear as follows:

1. DMVA Project#: 42210054 FTIG Wastewater Treatment Plant – SBR 2 and Digester 2 Rehabilitation

2. Additional information can be included thereafter.

1.7 SUBMITTALS

A. See individual Sections and “SCHEDULE OF MATERIAL SUBMITTALS (AF FORM 66)” included within the project Design Documents

B. Submittals shall be emailed to:

Mr. Mike Snesavage (c-msnesava@pa.gov)

Cc: Ms. Tina Rebuck (trebuck@pa.gov) and Mr. Aaron Keirn (aakeirn@pa.gov)

C. Each submittal shall include the following:

1. Project number

2. Contract number

3. Related specification section

4. Contractor’s approval stamp

5. Contractors initials and date

6. Area for DMVA review stamp

D. All submittals must be approved by the discipline responsible, DMVA Design Professional prior to incorporation into the project.

1.8 REQUIRED WARRANTIES

A. Contractor shall provide all required warranties as outlined within the Project Design Specifications and on all included Government AF Form 66’s.

mailto:c-msnesava@pa.gov mailto:c-msnesava@pa.gov mailto:trebuck@pa.gov mailto:aakeirn@pa.gov

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PART 2 – OUTLINE OF REQUIRED WORK

2.1 The work of this project consists of but is not necessarily limited to the following. Detailed requirements of the work are described on the pertinent specification sections and/or shown on the drawings.

A. (GENERAL – POINT 1)

1. Prepare and submit all necessary pre-construction documentation as outlined within the project Design Documents.

2. Prepare and submit for review and approval necessary engineering design drawings, shop drawings, and submittals for proposed equipment.

3. Outline individual construction tasks/milestones.

4. Selective demolition of existing wastewater treatment equipment in SBR #2 and Digester #2.

Remove and store selected existing components as directed by DMVA staff.

5. Remove and dispose of accumulated sludge, grit, and debris in SBR #2 and Digester #2 in an approved manner at an approved landfill or other approved waste disposal facility.

6. Thorough cleaning and preparation of existing concrete surfaces in accordance with coating system and equipment manufacturer’s recommendations and requirements in SBR #2 and Digester #2.

7. Apply coating system in SBR #2 and Digester #2 in accordance with these specifications and the coating system manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Installation of new equipment in SBR #2 and Digester #2 in accordance with these specifications and the equipment manufacturer’s and supplier’s instructions.

9. Provide start up, training, adjustment, and commissioning of new equipment installed in SBR #2 and Digester #2.

10. Install new controls for Cloth Media Disk Filters. Provide start up, training, adjustment, and commissioning for new Disk Filter controls.

11. Complete Punch Lists and Final Cleaning.

12. Provide all required closeout documentation and training per the Project Design Documents prior to deeming/granting the project complete.

END OF SECTION 010100

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SECTION 011200

COORDINATION AND CONTROL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 STIPULATIONS

A. The specifications “General Conditions of the Construction Contract”, “Special Conditions” and “Division 1 – General Requirements” form a part of this Section by this reference thereto and shall have the same force and effect as if printed herewith in full.

1.2 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.3 SUMMARY

A. Section includes a summary of each contract, including responsibilities for coordination and temporary facilities and controls that govern the performance of the work to complete this project.

B. Specific requirements for work of each contract are also indicated in individual Specification Sections and on Drawings.

1.4 PRIME CONTRACTS FOR CONSTRUCTION

A. Point 1 – General Construction

1.5 WORK HOURS

A. Refer to General Conditions for more information.

B. Regular work hours will be Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 4:30 pm.

C. Holidays: No work will be allowed on holidays observed by the State and Federal Government.

D. Weekends: No work will be allowed on weekends.

E. Exceptions: If deemed necessary, exceptions to the above can be made. Prime Contractors must submit, in writing, justification for such an exception and approval from the Department must be obtained prior to commencement of any work.

1. Fort Indiantown Gap: Any and all work that takes place outside of the working hours as listed herein, shall be coordinated with the DMVA-FTIG Project Manager and Contracting Office.

Contractor(s) performing work on approved dates shall submit, in writing, a list of all employees that will be on site for the days approved. This list of employees will be submitted to the Fort Indiantown Gap Police Dept. by the DMVA-FTIG Project Manager and Contracting Office.

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1.6 COORDINATION

A. The General Contractor shall be responsible for coordination between all contracts.

1. Construction operations shall be coordinated to ensure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the work.

2. Coordinate installation of different components with other Contractors to ensure accessibility for required construction operations.

3. Make necessary provisions to accommodate items scheduled for later installation.

PART 2 - TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

2.1 GENERAL

A. It shall be the responsibility of each Contractor to provide, maintain, and remove all facilities and equipment necessary for construction operations for individual Contracts.

1. These items include, but are not limited to:

a. Costs and use charges associated with the facility.

b. Plug-in cords, power cords, and extension cords, power tools.

c. Task lighting and special lighting necessary for construction operations.

d. Storage and fabrication structures/areas.

e. Temporary enclosures for construction activities.

f. Hoisting equipment for construction activities.

g. Waste disposal facilities, including collection and legal disposal of its own waste materials.

h. Daily cleaning of work area.

i. Secure lockup of tools, materials, and equipment.

j. Construction aids, services, and facilities necessary for individual construction activities.

2.2 FIELD OFFICES

A. CONTRACTOR TRAILERS/OFFICES

1. The Prime Contractor(s) shall provide and maintain, at their cost, a suitable office on the premises.

Trailer/offices shall be located based on either the staging area depicted on the Project Design Documents and/or the location determined during the Pre-Construction Coordination Meeting.

The Contractor shall provide and maintain all necessary services and utilities for their respective offices and/or trailers, to include, but not limited to; electrical services, sanitary and water services, heating and cooling, telephone/fax and internet services.

B. SANITARY FACILITIES

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1. Portable Toilets (Porta Johns) – Point 1 General Contractor (Lead), at their costs, shall be responsible for providing and maintaining any and all temporary toilet facilities. Toilets are to be utilized by all persons (Contractors, Sub-Contractors, DMVA Personnel, etc.) associated with the project.

a. Cleaning, Pumping and Maintenance of the portable toilets shall be the responsibility of the Point 1 General Contractor.

PART 3 - TEMPORARY SERVICES/UTILITIES DURING CONSTRUCTION

3.1 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILTIES

A. The General Contractor shall be responsible for all temporary heating, cooling, ventilation, power, lighting and water/sewer. This shall include, unless otherwise indicated, utility-use charges, temporary meters, and temporary connections, necessary during construction operations.

B. The designated Contractor shall install, operate, protect and maintain the respective temporary services as specified herein during the duration of the entire project.

C. Temporary connections to new and/or existing permanent service lines shall be made at locations as directed by the Department, and when the temporary service lines are no longer required, they shall be removed by the Contractor. Any part or parts of the permanent service lines, grounds and building, disturbed and damaged by the installation and/or removal of the temporary service lines, shall be restored to their original condition by the Contractor responsible for the temporary installation.

D. If the Contractor fails to carry out its responsibility in supplying temporary services as set forth in this contract it is responsible for such failure and the Department may take such action as it deems proper for the protection and conduct of the work and shall deduct the cost involved from the amount due the Contractor. Only those temporary utilities required for construction need to be extended to the work area(s).

3.2 INTERRUPTION OF SERVICES

A. Each Prime Contractor shall have all needed equipment and material to complete planned work at the site prior to shutting down any system.

B. No additional compensation or time will be given to the Contractor if work must be performed on State or National Holidays or on weekends or on overtime. See Paragraph 1.4 on ‘Working Hours’.

3.3 WELDING

A. Any Contractor using electrical power for welding on the site shall use self-contained engine generating units.

3.4 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

A. Each Contractor shall provide UL listed, NFPA approved fire extinguishers (ten (10) lb. minimum) at the construction site during operations, suitable for all types of fires in accordance with OSHA.

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PART 4 - RESTORATION AND REPAIRS

4.1 RESTORATION

A. Restoration of areas affected by contract operations, shall be the responsibility of each individual Contractor for their location/area of operation, at no expense to the Department. Areas shall be restored to their pre-construction condition or better. Restoration includes cleaning, disposal of trash/waste/debris, restoration of grass surfaces with topsoil, seed and mulch, and similar Work.

4.2 REPAIRS

A. Each individual Contractor shall be responsible for any and all repairs to work areas, to include repairs to both existing finishes and completed work.

B. Individual Contractors will not be responsible for damages resulting from on-going work, neglect and/or carelessness of other contractors and/or their associated sub-contractors. Parties responsible for any damages, no matter the circumstances, will be required to repair all damages at no expense to the Department.

END OF SECTION 011200

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SECTION 01 20 00 - PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Schedule of Values.

B. Application for Payment.

C. Unit prices.

1.2 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Submit printed schedule on Contractor’s Application for Payment.

B. Submit Schedule of Values within 15 days after date of Notice to Proceed.

C. Format: Use the unit and/or lump sum items and prices on the Bid Form to prepare the Schedule of Values.

D. Revise schedule to list approved Change Orders with each Application for Payment.

1.3 APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT

A. Submit Application for Payment in accordance with General Conditions and DMVA

Procurement and Contracting Administrative Procedures.

B. Content and Format: Use Schedule of Values for listing items in Application for Payment.

C. Submit updated bar chart style construction schedule with each Application for Payment.

D. Payment Period: As directed by DMVA Procurement and Contracting.

E. Substantiating Data: When Engineer requires substantiating information, submit data justifying dollar amounts in question. Include the following with Application for Payment:

1. Affidavits and material invoices attesting to off-Site stored products.

1.4 UNIT PRICES

A. Authority: Measurement methods are delineated in this section.

B. Take measurements and compute quantities. Engineer will verify measurements and quantities.

C. Unit Quantities: Quantities and measurements indicated on Bid Form are for Contract purposes only. Actual quantities provided shall determine payment.

1. When actual Work requires more or fewer quantities than those quantities indicated, provide required quantities at contracted unit sum/prices.

D. Payment Includes: Full compensation for required labor, products, tools, equipment, plant and

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E. Final payment for Work governed by unit prices will be made on basis of actual measurements and quantities accepted by Engineer multiplied by unit sum/price for Work incorporated in or made necessary by the Work.

1.5 UNIT PRICE SCHEDULE

A. General:

1. The items on the Bid Form for this Contract will be measured and the payment made in accordance with this Section.

2. All payments will be made at the unit prices for each item listed in the Bid Form.

3. Any items not specifically listed on the Bid Form but are necessary to complete the Work will be considered incidental to the related items listed on the Bid Form.

B. Pay Items and Measurement Methods: Pay items are listed in the order they appear on the Bid Form and unless stated otherwise, the numbers correspond to the Pay Item Numbers on the Bid Form.

1. General Contract Provisions

a. This price and payment shall constitute full compensation for providing Bonds, insurance coverage and certificates, compliance with the General Conditions, Administrative Procedures, all Division I Specification Work and requirements except where specifically described and scheduled elsewhere, mobilization, demobilization, temporary facilities, all required permits and approvals / fees and costs / inspections / testing and documentation, and compliance with requirements of permits and approvals (not measured and paid for elsewhere) required for the project by the Contract Documents, as-built Drawings and close out documentation (not measured and paid for elsewhere).

b. This item also includes costs to furnish and install the Disk Filter PLC/Interface/IO Upgrade as specified in Section 46 53 53 including startup, testing, training, and O & M documentation.

c. This item also includes costs to restore surfaces / facilities / areas of the project site disturbed during construction to their original or better condition.

d. Unit of Measurement: Lump Sum. Payment for this item will be based on and made in proportion to the overall percentage of Work completed on the project.

2. Selective Demolition – SBR 2

a. This price and payment shall constitute full compensation for all items necessary to satisfactorily disconnect and remove the existing treatment equipment and related items that is scheduled to be replaced in SBR 2 as shown on the Drawings and specified herein including but not limited to dewatering and cleaning the tank, disposal of waste materials resulting from tank dewatering / cleaning operations, protecting existing equipment / facilities / structures to remain, cleaning removed equipment that is to remain the property of DMVA, coordination with DMVA staff to store removed equipment on-site that is to remain the property of DMVA, disposal of removed items that will not remain the property of DMVA, maintaining tank dewatering operations as needed for the duration of the project, removal and storage or disposal as required of

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b. Unit of Measurement: Lump Sum

3. Selective Demolition – Digester 2 satisfactorily disconnect and remove the existing treatment equipment and related items that is scheduled to be replaced in Digester 2 as shown on the Drawings and specified herein including but not limited to dewatering and cleaning the tank, disposal of waste materials resulting from tank dewatering / cleaning operations, protecting existing equipment / facilities / structures to remain, cleaning removed equipment that is to remain the property of DMVA, coordination with DMVA staff to store removed equipment on-site that is to remain the property of DMVA, disposal of removed items that will not remain the property of DMVA, maintaining tank dewatering operations as needed for the duration of the project, removal and storage or disposal as required of related valves / piping / fittings, temporary disconnection of equipment and reconnection as required, and all other Work and items necessary (unless specifically measured and paid for elsewhere) to prepare the site and Digester 2 tank for the tank coating work and new equipment installation.

4. Coating System – SBR 2 satisfactorily furnish and install the coating system on the interior walls and floor in SBR 2 as shown on the Drawings and specified herein including but not limited to preparation of existing joints between precast concrete wall panels and between panels and floor including coordination with precast manufacturer and filling / treating joints as recommended by manufacturer, surface preparation and cleaning, disposal of waste materials, protection of existing facilities to remain, temporary removal and reinstallation of existing equipment and related items necessary to complete the work, application of coating system in accordance with the Drawings and Specifications and the coating system manufacturer’s instructions, proper curing and testing of coating systems as required and recommended by the manufacturer, and all other Work and items necessary (unless specifically measured and paid for elsewhere) required to provide the Coating System for SBR 2.

b. Unit of Measurement: Lump Sum.

5. Coating System – Digester 2 satisfactorily furnish and install the coating system on the interior walls and floor in Digester 2 as shown on the Drawings and specified herein including but not limited to preparation of existing joints between precast concrete wall panels and between panels and floor including coordination with precast manufacturer and filling / treating joints as recommended by manufacturer, surface preparation and cleaning, disposal of waste materials, protection of existing facilities to remain, temporary removal and reinstallation of existing equipment and related items necessary to complete the work, application of coating system in accordance with the Drawings and Specifications and

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6. Treatment Equipment – SBR 2 satisfactorily furnish and install treatment equipment and related items in SBR 2 as shown on the Drawings and specified herein including but not limited to review and verification of existing equipment and site conditions, coordination with equipment manufacturer, verification / coordination of dimensions and other information required for new equipment, preparation and submission / review / revisions / resubmission of submittals and shop drawings, coordination with DMVA staff as required, furnish and install incidental items including anchors / restraints / supports / fittings, new equipment connections to existing boxes / disconnects, furnish and install new valves, furnish and install pumps, replace ductile iron influent pipe (Class 52, cement lined) and related supports / painting / connection to existing piping, testing / startup / adjustment of new equipment including manufacturer’s on site representative, staff training, and all other Work and items (unless specifically measured and paid for elsewhere) required to provide the Treatment Equipment for SBR 2.

7. Treatment Equipment – Digester 2 satisfactorily furnish and install treatment equipment and related items in Digester 2 as shown on the Drawings and specified herein including but not limited to review and verification of existing equipment and site conditions, coordination with equipment manufacturer, verification / coordination of dimensions and other information required for new equipment, submittals and shop drawings, review / revisions / resubmission of submittals and shop drawings, coordination with DMVA staff as required, furnish and install incidental items including anchors / restraints / supports / fittings, new equipment connections to existing boxes / disconnects, furnish and install new valves, furnish and install pumps, testing / startup / adjustment of new equipment including manufacturer’s on site representative, staff training, and all other Work and items (unless specifically measured and paid for elsewhere) required to provide the Treatment Equipment for Digester 2.

PART 2 PRODUCTS - Not Used

PART 3 EXECUTION - Not Used

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 013100

SEQUENCE OF CONSTRUCTION AND MILESTONES

Part 1 GENERAL

A. The specifications “General Conditions of the Construction Contract”, “Special Conditions” and “Division 1 – General Requirements” form a part of this Section by this reference thereto and shall have the same force and effect as if printed herewith in full.

1.2 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Before beginning work, the Contractor will be required to prepare a schedule in consultation with the Department. The work must be carried out in full accordance with the schedule. The Contractor shall arrange without any unnecessary interference with the Institution’s operation.

1.4 CRITICAL MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

A. The Contractor is cautioned that all necessary and required critical materials and equipment shall be ordered as quickly as possible, in order that the shipping will not delay the progress of the work or completion of the project.

1.5 CRITICIAL ITEMS TO BE NOTED AS MILESTONES

A. Refer to the General Conditions regarding construction progress Milestones to be established by the Lead Contractor.

B. The Lead Contractor shall submit a construction schedule, for the total project, including all prime contractors critical path work items. The schedule shall be submitted at the pre-construction meeting.

The schedule will be reviewed and approved by the Owner to confirm compliance with construction sequencing and Using Agency training schedule.

1. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION (.1)

a. Construction Sequencing

1) Submittals

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2) Equipment / Long Lead Items Fabrication / Delivery Schedule

3) Mobilization

4) Tank Dewatering Operations (per tank)

5) Selective Equipment Removal / Demolition (per tank)

6) Tank Cleaning / Preparation (per tank)

7) Tank Coating Application (per tank)

8) New Equipment Installation (per tank)

9) Disk Filter Control Panel upgrades

10) Tank Filling / Place in Operation / Training / Field Services / Commissioning

11) Site Restoration

12) Final Cleaning, Puch List Items, Close-Out Documents

END OF SECTION 013100

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SECTION 013000

SUBMITTALS

Part 1 GENERAL

A. The specifications “General Conditions of the Construction Contract”, “Special Conditions” and “Division 1 – General Requirements” form a part of this Section by this reference thereto and shall have the same force and effect as if printed herewith in full.

1.2 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provision of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.3 SUMMARY

A. Included in this section of the specifications is a list of approvals required for all materials incorporated into the project. The Department reserves the right to require additional approvals if necessary. No material, equipment or supplies listed herein shall be incorporated into the work until the Contractor has obtained prior approval from the Department.

B. Submittals required by each prime contract are indicated within AF Form 66 “Schedule of Material Submittals” attached to the end of Section 01300.

1.4 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Refer to ‘Submittals’ of the General Conditions.

B. Comply with the following or resubmission will be required:

1. Indicate contract number, specification section and building number (as shown on the drawings) on each item submitted.

2. Signify approval by stamp, initialing and dating each item prior to submission to the Professional.

C. Items requiring testing shall be forwarded directly to the approved laboratory. The Contractor shall pay all costs associated with testing.

D. Expedite critical materials, equipment and shop drawings, and other required submissions.

E. Incomplete submissions will be returned for resubmission.

F. Use of substitutions for materials or details shown on the contract drawings or called for in these specifications require written approval from the Department. See General Conditions.

1.5 PRODUCT DATA

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A. Manufacturer's printed directions and manufacturer's standard specifications showing all dimensions, cuts, finishes, etc., as well as catalog cuts and ratings of all material will be required and shall be submitted in advance prior to application and/or installation.

1.6 TESTS

A. Refer to ‘Tests’ of the General Conditions.

B. Submit required reports listing items tested, tests conducted and results obtained as specified.

1.7 CERTIFICATIONS

A. Submit required certifications in written form identifying authorized representative, manufacturer, systems designer and other required data as specified.

1.8 WARRANTIES

A. Refer to Specifications for required warranties. Copies of proposed warranties specified for products shall accompany the designated submittal of that product.

1.9 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

A. Manual Format (Use 3-ring binder):

1. Title page with the following information for each system covered:

a. Project Title and DMVA Contract Number (in capital letters)

b. Name of Company

c. Name of the individual to be called

d. Normal telephone numbers

e. Contractor's account number for project

2. Index listing all sections of the Manual.

3. Warranties for equipment furnished in contract. (Index tabbed)

4. Complete system circuit diagrams, block diagrams, copies of all approved shop drawings, which shall clearly illustrate how all the components relate and how they are interconnected and a point wiring diagram.

5. Reports, testing analysis.

6. Operating instructions and maintenance instructions for all equipment and finish materials furnished.

B. Electronic Format: Provide in PDF format.

1.10 SUBMITTALS LIST

A. See attached AF FORM 66 “Schedule of Material Submittals” organized by prime contract.

END OF SECTION 013000

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SECTION 014000

QUALITY CONTROL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 STIPULATIONS

A. The specifications “General Conditions of the Construction Contract”, “Special Conditions” and “Divi-sion 1 – General Requirements” form a part of this Section by this reference thereto and shall have the same force and effect as if printed herewith in full.

1.2 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.3 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for quality assurance and quality control.

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

1. Specific quality-assurance and -control requirements for individual construction activities are specified in the Sections that specify those activities. Requirements in those Sections may also cover production of standard products.

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

3. Requirements for Contractor to provide quality-assurance and -control services required by the Department of Military and Veterans’ Affairs or authorities having jurisdiction are not limited by provisions of this Section.

4. Specific test and inspection requirements are not specified in this Section.

1.4 DEFINITIONS

A. Quality-Control Services: Tests, inspections, procedures, and related actions during and after execution of the Work to evaluate that actual products incorporated into the Work and completed construction comply with requirements. Services do not include contract enforcement activities performed by Government Design Professionals. All Quality Control Services shall be at the Contractor's cost, which shall be included proportionally in all items of payment or contained in any Base Bid or Unit Price on the Proposal.

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

C. Product Testing: Tests and inspections that are performed by an NRTL, an NVLAP, or a testing agency qualified to conduct product testing and acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, to establish product performance and compliance with specified requirements.

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D. Source Quality-Control Testing: Tests and inspections that are performed at the source, e.g., plant, mill, factory, or shop.

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

F. Testing Agency: An entity engaged by the contractor to perform specific tests, inspections, or both.

Testing laboratory shall mean the same as testing agency.

G. Government Required Inspections: All inspections deemed necessary per the DMVA Inspection Form, will require oversight and verification by DMVA-Bureau of Design and Project Management personnel.

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

1. Use of trade-specific terminology in referring to a trade or entity does not require that certain construction activities be performed by accredited or unionized individuals, or that requirements specified apply exclusively to specific trade(s).

I. Experienced: When used with an entity or individual, "experienced" means having successfully completed a minimum of five previous projects similar in nature, size, and extent to this Project; being familiar with special requirements indicated; and having complied with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

1.5 CONFLICTING REQUIREMENTS

A. Referenced Standards: If compliance with two or more standards is specified and the standards establish different or conflicting requirements for minimum quantities or quality levels, comply with the most stringent requirement. Refer conflicting requirements that are different, but apparently equal, to the Government Design Professional(s) for a decision before proceeding.

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

1.6 TESTING SUBMITTALS

A. Schedule of Tests: Testing submittals shall include the following:

1. Specification Section number and title.

2. Entity responsible for performing tests and inspections.

3. Description of test and inspection.

4. Identification of applicable standards.

5. Identification of test and inspection methods.

6. Number of tests and inspections required.

7. Time schedule or time span for tests and inspections.

8. Requirements for obtaining samples.

9. Unique characteristics of each quality-control service.

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1.7 CONTRACTOR'S QUALITY-CONTROL PLAN

A. Quality-Control Plan, General: Submit quality-control plan within ten (10) days of Notice to Proceed, and not less than five (5) days prior to preconstruction conference. Submit in format acceptable to Government Design Professional. Identify personnel, procedures, controls, instructions, tests, records, and forms to be used to carry out Contractor's quality-assurance and quality-control responsibilities.

Coordinate with Contractor's construction schedule.

B. Quality-Control Personnel Qualifications: Engage qualified personnel trained and experienced in managing and executing quality-assurance and quality-control procedures similar in nature and extent to those required for Project.

1. Project quality-control manager may also serve as Project superintendent.

C. Testing and Inspection: In quality-control plan, include a comprehensive schedule of Work requiring testing or inspection, including the following:

1. Contractor-performed tests including subcontractor-performed tests. Include required tests and inspections and Contractor-elected tests and inspections.

D. Continuous Inspection of Workmanship: Describe process for continuous inspection during construction to identify and correct deficiencies in workmanship in addition to testing and inspection specified.

Indicate types of corrective actions to be required to bring work into compliance with standards of workmanship established by Contract requirements and approved mockups.

E. Monitoring and Documentation: Maintain testing and inspection reports including log of approved and rejected results. Include work Government Design Professional and/or Project Manager has indicated as nonconforming or defective. Indicate corrective actions taken to bring nonconforming work into compliance with requirements. Comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

1.8 REPORTS AND DOCUMENTS

A. Test and Inspection Reports: Prepare and submit certified written reports specified in other Sections.

Include the following:

1. Date of issue.

2. Project title and number.

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

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

5. Names of individuals making tests and inspections.

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

7. Identification of product and Specification Section.

8. Complete test or inspection data.

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

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

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

Contract Document requirements.

12. Name and signature of laboratory inspector.

13. Recommendations on retesting and re-inspecting.

B. Manufacturer's Technical Representative's Field Reports: Prepare written information documenting manufacturer's technical representative's tests and inspections specified in other Sections. Include the following:

1. Name, address, and telephone number of technical representatives making report.

2. Statement on condition of substrates and their acceptability for installation of product.

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3. Statement that products at Project site comply with requirements.

4. Summary of installation procedures being followed, whether they comply with requirements and, if not, what corrective action was taken.

5. Results of operational and other tests and a statement of whether observed performance complies with requirements.

6. Statement whether conditions, products, and installation will affect warranty.

7. Other required items indicated in individual Specification Sections.

C. Factory-Authorized Service Representative's Reports: Prepare written information documenting manufacturer's factory-authorized service representative's tests and inspections specified in other Sections. Include the following:

1. Name, address, and telephone number of factory-authorized service representative making report.

2. Statement that equipment complies with requirements.

3. Results of operational and other tests and a statement of whether observed performance complies with requirements.

4. Statement whether conditions, products, and installation will affect warranty.

5. Other required items indicated in individual Specification Sections.

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

1.9 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. General: Qualifications paragraphs in this article establish the minimum qualification levels required;

individual Specification Sections specify additional requirements.

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

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

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

E. Manufacturer's Technical Representative Qualifications: An authorized representative of manufacturer who is trained and approved by manufacturer to observe and inspect installation of manufacturer's products that are similar in material, design, and extent to those indicated for this Project.

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

1. Testing Agency Responsibilities: Submit a certified written report of each test, inspection, and similar quality-assurance service to Government Design Professional, with copy to Contractor.

Interpret tests and inspections and state in each report whether tested and inspected work complies with or deviates from the Contract Documents.

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1.10 QUALITY CONTROL

A. Government Responsibilities: Where quality-control services are indicated as Government’s responsibility, the Government will engage qualified Government personnel and/or an independent testing agency to perform these services.

1. Government will furnish Contractor with names, addresses, and telephone numbers of personnel or testing agencies engaged and a description of types of testing and inspecting they are engaged to perform.

B. Contractor Responsibilities: All testing requirements outlined within the Project Design Documents and/or requested by the Government Project Representatives, are to be the Contractor's responsibility.

Perform additional quality-control activities required to verify that the Work complies with requirements, whether specified or not.

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

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

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

3. Testing and inspecting requested by Contractor and not required by the Contract Documents are Contractor's responsibility.

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

C. Manufacturer's Field Services: Where indicated, engage a factory-authorized service representative to inspect field-assembled components and equipment installation, including service connections. Report results in writing as specified in Section 013300 "Submittal Procedures."

D. Manufacturer's Technical Services: Where indicated, engage a manufacturer's technical representative to observe and inspect the Work. Manufacturer's technical representative's services include participation in preinstallation conferences, examination of substrates and conditions, verification of materials, observation of Installer activities, inspection of completed portions of the Work, and submittal of written reports.

E. Retesting/Re-inspecting: Regardless of whether original tests or inspections were Contractor's responsibility, provide quality-control services, including retesting and re-inspecting, for construction work that failed to comply with the Contract Documents.

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

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

1.11 TESTS AND INSPECTION PROCEDURES

A. Required Tests: Contractors shall refer to the Project Specifications for all testing requirements pertaining to individual aspects of the project.

B. Notification of Inspections and Tests: Contractor shall notify the DMVA-BDPM Project Manager of a required or specified inspection and/or inform them of an upcoming test. Contractor shall refer to the

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DMVA Inspection Log for the required allowance of notification (in business days) for requesting inspections and/or observations of tests.

1. Notification of required inspections or tests shall not be less than 48 hours prior to the inspection and/or test. Weekends and Observed Government Holidays shall not be factored into notifications and are not considered as business days.

C. Upon the completion of an inspection or test. The Government Design Professional or Project Manager will approve or dis-approve the work in question and sign and date the Inspection Log within forty-eight

(48) hours of the test or inspection being completed.

D. At no time shall any work of any type outlined within the DMVA Inspection Log be covered-up or concealed from view until all required inspections and/or tests have been conducted and the Department has approved it.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 REPAIR AND PROTECTION

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

1. Provide materials that comply with installation requirements specified in corresponding Specification Sections or matching existing substrates and finishes. Restore patched areas and extend restoration into adjoining areas with durable seams, that show no visible signs of damage or repair.

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

C. In the event of work being deemed unacceptable due to poor workmanship, code violations, failure to meet design intent or following of the design documents, etc., corrective actions will be provided to the contractor along with a timeframe in which the contractor will have to complete the corrective actions.

Communication to the contractor(s) regarding corrective actions will be in the form of meeting minute comments and/or formal (email or written) correspondence provided by the Government Contracting Office.

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

E. Failure of the contractor to correct work of any type deemed to be unacceptable, could result in the Government taking actions as outlined within the Project General Conditions.

END OF SECTION 014000

AF FORM 66, OCT 89 (COMPUTER GENERATED) PREVIOUS EDITION WILL BE USED 1 of 2

SCHEDULE OF MATERIAL SUBMITTALS

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FTIG WWTP – SBR 2

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