6-Attachment D Project Manual.pdf

Oyster Creek and Bastrop Bayou Debris Removal

Brazoria County

Section 00010

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 1- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Summary of Work

Use of Premises

Measurements and Payments

Submittals

Protection of Environment

Reference Standards

Temporary Construction Facilities and Utilities

Traffic Control

Temporary Tree and Plant Protection During Construction

Storm Water Pollution Prevention

Stabilized Construction Access

Waste Material Disposal

01100

01145

01270

01330

01410

01420

01500

01555

01562

01570

01575

01576

01780 Record Documents

DIVISION 2 – SITE WORK

Site Preparation

Clearing and Grubbing

Site Grading

Debris Removal

Site Restoration

Topsoil

02200

02222

02310

02400

02801

02910

02921 Hydro-Mulching

ATTACHMENT D PROJECT MANUAL

Section 01100

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1 .01 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

1 . The work will consist of the cleanup and removal of storm-generated debris from the streambank and shoreline along Oyster Creek and Bastrop Bayou. Debris removal includes but not limited to, trees, logs, brush, tops, blockages, rubbish, and other debris identified by Brazoria County that was deposited in and adjacent to Oyster Creek and Bastrop Bayou as a result of Hurricane Beryl.

The debris removal detail for generalized work is shown in the Construction Plan Drawings.

The base bid includes removing debris from the channel of Upper Oyster Creek, Lower Oyster

Creek, and Bastrop Bayou at the limits shown in the Construction Plan Drawings. The work will include the removal of storm debris, fallen trees, brush, downed limbs, and other materials to restore the channel to its intended hydraulic capacity and flow.

The work also includes all haul-off of vegetative debris, haul-off and disposal of non-vegetative debris, preparing debris and equipment staging sites, construction of access roads, temporary traffic control, and site restoration.

It will be the Contractor’s responsibility to locate and protect all existing public and private utilities and pipelines.

Contractor to coordinate with private property owners as needed throughout the project.

1 .02 FORM OF SPECIFICATIONS

A. These Specifications are written in imperative and abbreviated form. Imperative language of

Specification sections is directed at CONTRACTOR, unlessspecifically noted otherwise. Incomplete sentences in Specifications shall be completed by inserting "shall," "CONTRACTOR shall," "shall be," and similar mandatory phrases by inference in same manner as they are applied to notes on

Drawings. Words "shall be" shall be supplied by inference where colon (:) used within sentences or phrases. Except as worded to contrary, fulfill (perform) indicated requirements whether stated imperatively or otherwise.

B.

C.

Term "provide" or “Complete, In Place” shall mean "furnish, install, test and make operable” as specified.

Measurement and payment provisions are not included in individual technical specifications.

One or more specification sections may apply to a given bid item in a unit price contract. See

Section 01270 – Measurement and Payment for information on what is included in each bid item. All sections apply to a lump sum contract.

D. Two or more Specification sections may be related. However, related sections are not identified in individual sections. Use the technical specifications table of contents to find related sections.

1 .03 CONTRACTS

A. Perform Work under single Contract with OWNER. More than one (1) contractor may be awarded at the discretion of the OWNER.

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.05

WORK BY OTHERS

A. There will be similar work occurring upstream and downstream of FM 2004 on Oyster Creek. If more than one Contract is awarded, Contractor may need to coordinate work activities to avoid work stoppages.

MILESTONES (WORK SEQUENCE)

A. Contractor shall submit their project approach, which will include a phasing plan and debris removal plan, as part of their bid submittal package. Any changes to construction phasing will be considered.

B.

C.

Contractor to complete Work on Oyster Creek prior to beginning Work on Bastrop Bayou.

Construct Work in phases during the construction period; coordinate construction schedule and operations with County.

D. Contractor shall submit a proposed work schedule to Brazoria County for approval prior to the commencement of construction.

1 .06 CONTRACTOR'S USE OF PREMISES

A.

B.

Contractors are not expected to enter private property without an easement.

Contractor will be allowed to work Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. With prior notice, work will be allowed on Saturday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. There will be no work allowed on

Sundays and holidays without prior approval.

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.08

LICENSES AND PERMITS

A. Contractor to comply with all USACE and State permits for this project. Awarded contractor will be given a copy for reference throughout the project.

STAKING

A.

B.

C.

Any construction staking is the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR.

Use the surveying controls set by the ENGINEER in setting construction staking.

It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to protect and maintain the benchmarks and baseline set by the ENGINEER. Restaking will be at the CONTRACTOR’S expense.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

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Section 01145

USE OF PREMISES

PART 1 GENERAL

1 .01

A.

SECTION INCLUDES

Section includes general use of the site including properties inside and outside of rights-of-way, work affecting road, ramps, streets and driveways and notification to adjacent occupants.

1 .02

A.

RIGHTS-OF-WAY

Confine access and operations and storage areas to property designated by Owner; trespassing on abutting lands or other lands in the area is not allowed without prior approval. Any damages to adjacent properties will be repaired at the Contractor’s expense.

B.

C.

Contractor may make arrangements, at Contractor's cost, for temporary use of private properties, in which case Contractor and Contractor's surety shall indemnify and hold harmless the Owner against claims or demands arising from such use of properties outside of rights-of-way. Submit notarized copy of agreement between private property owner and Contractor prior to use of the area. Contractor comply with all TCEQ, GLO, and County requirements when using properties outside the right-of-way.

All work is expected to occur in a linear fashion. Contractor does not have approval to skip segments of the channel without prior approval.

1 .03 PROPERTIES OUTSIDE OF RIGHTS-OF-WAY

A.

B.

C.

Altering the condition of properties adjacent to and along rights-of-way will not be permitted. All restoration outside of the work limits will be at the Contractor’s expense.

Means, methods, techniques, sequences, or procedures which will result in damage to properties or improvements in the vicinity outside of rights-of-way will not be permitted.

Any damage to properties outside of rights-of-ways shall be repaired or replaced to the satisfaction of the Engineer and at no cost to the Owner.

1 .04 USE OF SITE

A. Notify Engineer and Owner at least 48 hours prior to implementing short-term traffic control. Street closures are not anticipated as part of this project.

C.

D.

Maintain access for emergency vehicles including access to fire hydrants.

Avoid obstructing drainage ditches or inlets; when obstruction is unavoidable due to requirements of the

Work, provide grading and temporary drainage structures to maintain unimpeded flow.

E. Perform daily clean up of dirt outside the construction zone, and debris, scrap materials, and other disposable items. Keep streets, driveways, and sidewalks clean of dirt, debris and scrap materials. Do not leave building, roads, streets or other construction areas unclean overnight.

1 .05

A.

NOTIFICATION TO ADJACENT OCCUPANTS

Notify individual occupants in areas to be affected by the Work of the proposed construction and time schedule. Notification shall be not less than 72 hours or more than 2 weeks prior to work being

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USE OF PREMISES

performed within 200 feet of the homes or businesses. If applicable, Engineer will provide a sample door hanger showing form and content to be followed.

B.

C.

Include in notification names and telephone numbers of two company representatives for resident contact, who will be available on 24-hour call. Include precautions which will be taken to protect private property and identify potential access or utility inconvenience or disruption.

Submit proposed notification to Engineer for approval. Consideration shall be given to the ethnicity of the neighborhood where English is not the dominant language. Notice shall be in an understandable language.

1 .06 PUBLIC, TEMPORARY, AND CONSTRUCTION ROADS AND RAMPS

A.

B.

C.

Construct and maintain temporary detours, ramps, and roads to provide for normal public traffic flow when use of public roads or streets is closed by necessities of the Work.

Provide mats or other means to prevent overloading or damage to existing roadways from tracked equipment or large or heavy trucks or equipment.

Construct and maintain access roads and parking areas as specified in Section 01500 - Temporary

Construction Facilities and Utilities.

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A.

.08

TRAFFIC CONTROL

Comply with traffic regulation as specified in Section 01555 - Traffic Control.

SURFACE RESTORATION

A.

B.

Restore site access points existing conditions before construction to satisfaction of Engineer.

Repair turf areas which become damaged, level with fill material and topsoil conforming to Section

0 2910 - Topsoil, as approved by the Engineer and seed in accordance with Section 02921 – Hydro-mulching. Water and level newly seeded areas until grass has been established.

PART 2

PART 3

PRODUCTS

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EXECUTION

Section 01270

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 1 GENERAL

1 .01 SUMMARY

A.

B.

C.

This section identifies bid items by number and description.

Applicable specification sections are listed of each item.

Clarifications concerning work included and excluded are provided.

1 .02 DESCRIPTION OF BASE BID ITEMS

A. General Bid Item No. 1: Mobilization (10% Max)

1 . Work and services as described below.

a) b) c) d) e) f)

Section 01330: Submittals

Section 01145: Use of Premises

Section 01410: Protection of Environment

Section 01500: Temporary Construction Facilities and Utilities

Section 01780: Record Documents Section 02200: Site Preparation

g) Other sections containing appurtenant and incidental work.

2 . Include all costs for:

a) b) c) d) e) f)

Mobilization and demobilization.

Submittals.

Performance and payment bonds.

Permits.

Construction Schedules.

Project Meetings.

g) h) i) j) k) l)

Property owner coordination.

Construction staking.

Preparation of right-of-way.

Potholing, probing, and locating existing facilities.

Tree protection as needed for areas not being removed.

Insurance Premiums.

m) General requirements of sections listed.

3 . Measurement for Payment: Measure per lump sum (LS).

4 . Payment: 40% in first pay-request after submitting acceptable bonds and insurance certificates; 50% distributed as prorate of contract amount complete; 10% with contract completion on final pay.

B. Bid Item No. 3, 7 & 11: Upper Oyster Creek Debris Removal, Lower Oyster Creek Debris Removal, Bastrop Bayou Debris Removal

1 . Work and services as described below.

a) b) c) d) e)

Section 01145: Use of Premises

Section 01410: Protection of Environment

Section 01576: Waste Material Disposal

Section 02400: Desnagging

Other sections containing appurtenant and incidental work.

2 . Include all costs for:

a) b)

Equipment, Labor, Materials to desnag or remove debris along the banks of the channel within the limits shown on the plans.

Removal of trees shall be by cutting the trunk at the ground line and removing the upper portion.

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c) d) e) f) g) h)

Loading, unloading, and staging equipment at Access Points.

Removal of all vegetative material and transport to mulch sites.

Barges.

General requirements of sections listed.

Other appurtenant and incidental work.

General requirements of sections listed.

3 . Measurement for Payment: Measure per mile (mi).

C. General Bid Item No. 4, 8 & 12: Haul-Off and Dispose of Non-Vegetative Debris

Work and services as described below. 1 .

a) b) c)

Section 01145: Use of Premises.

Section 01576: Waste Material Disposal

Other sections containing appurtenant and incidental work.

2 . Include all costs for:

a) Hauling and disposal for non-vegetative material to an approved landfill as defined in the

Contractor’s desnagging plan.

b) c) d) e) f)

Trucking.

Disposal Fees.

Compliance with all County, State, and Federal laws.

Equipment, labor, materials, tools, and incidentals.

Other appurtenant and incidental work.

General requirements of sections listed. g)

3 . Measurement for Payment: Measure in lump sum (LS).

D. Bid Item No. 5, 9 & 13: Construction and Removal of Temporary Access Roads

1 . Work and services as described below.

a) b) c) d)

Section 01145: Use of Premises.

Section 01555: Traffic Control.

Section 01575: Stabilized Construction Access

Other sections containing appurtenant and incidental work.

2 . Include all costs for:

a) b)

Installation and maintenance of temporary access road at all access points and debris/mulch sites identified on the plans.

Roads shall be constructed with required compacted subgrade and gravel surface to withstand heavy machinery and trucking.

c) d) e) f)

Contractor shall maintain access points for use by County and their representatives.

SWPPP.

Ensure positive drainage by installing temporary culverts, swales, and ditches as needed.

Clearing and Grubbing.

g) h) i)

Equipment, labor, materials, tools, and incidentals.

Maintenance and inspection during construction.

General requirements of sections listed.

3 . Measurement for Payment: Measure per Lump Sum (LS).

E. General Bid Item No. 6, 10 & 14: Installation and Maintenance of Traffic Control Devices

Work and services as described below.

a) b) c)

Section 01145: Use of Premises

Section 01555: Traffic Control

Other sections containing appurtenant and incidental work.

Include all costs for:

a) Signs, signals, barriers, barricades, control devices, flashers, electronic message boards, flares, lights and traffic signals.

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b) Construction parking control, designated haul routes and bridging of trenches and excavations.

c) d) e) f)

General requirements of sections listed.

Flagmen: must be Uniformed Peace Officer or Certified Flagmen.

Equipment, labor, materials, tools, and incidentals.

Other appurtenant and incidental work.

g) General requirements of sections listed.

Measurement for Payment: Measure in months (MO).

Payment: Distributed as prorate of contract amount complete.

F. General Bid Item No. 2: Site Restoration

1 . Work and services as described below.

a) b) c) d)

Section 01145: Use of Premises.

Section 02310: Site Grading.

Section 02801: Site Restoration.

Section 02920: Sodding.

2 . Include all costs for:

a) b)

Replacement and reconstruction of site improvements affected by construction.

Includes but not limited to restoration and replacement of all access points, drainage ditches, culverts, signs, and any other existing features. Any paving, driveways, or sidewalks damaged during construction outside the expected project limits are also included.

All areas affected by construction, including identified mulch sites, shall be re-graded and hydroseeded to restore the site to existing conditions or better.

Tree planting.

c) d) e) f)

Fence Repairs.

Equipment, labor, materials, tools, and incidentals.

g) h)

Other appurtenant and incidental work.

General requirements of sections listed.

3 . Measurement for Payment: Measure per lump sum (LS).

1 .03 DESCRIPTION OF ALTERNATE BID ITEMS –

(Not Used)

PART 2 PRODUCTS

(Not Used)

PART 3 EXECUTION

Section 01330

SUBMITTALS

PART 1 GENERAL

1 .01 SUMMARY

A.

B.

Section Includes:

1 . Procedural requirements for Work-related submittals including Construction Progress

Schedules, Shop Drawings, product data, samples, operation and maintenance (O&M) data, construction photographs, schedule of values and other miscellaneous Work-related submittals.

Measurement and Payment:

Comply with Section 01270 – Measurements and Payments. 1 .

1 .02 DEFINITIONS

A.

B.

Submittal for Review:

Submittal for ENGINEER'S review in accordance with requirements of Contract Documents. 1 .

Submittal for Record:

1 . Submittal for inclusion into OWNER'S records prior to Substantial Completion. Submittal will not be reviewed by ENGINEER.

1 .03 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULES

A.

B.

Prepare and submit Construction Progress Schedule to ENGINEER for review, within 30 days after effective date of Contract.

No Work shall be done between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., nor on Sundays or legal holidays without written permission of OWNER. With prior notice, work will be allowed on Saturday from 8:00 AM to

5 :00 PM. Emergency work may be done without prior permission.

C.

D.

Night work may be established by CONTRACTOR as regular procedure with written permission of

OWNER. Such permission may be revoked at any time by OWNER.

Prepare schedules in form of horizontal bar chart.

Provide separate horizontal bar for each operation.

Horizontal Time Scale: Identify first Work day of each week.

Scale and spacings to allow space for notations and future revisions.

Arrange listings in order of start of each item of Work.

E. Construction Progress Schedule:

Show complete sequence of construction by activity.

Show dates for beginning and completion of each major element of construction and installation dates for major items. Elements shall include, but not be limited to, following.

a. Shop Drawing receipt from supplier, submittal to ENGINEER, review and return to supplier.

b.

c.

d.

e.

f.

Material and equipment order, manufacturer, delivery.

Performance tests and supervisory services activity.

Site preparation and demolition work.

Construction of major structures such as lift stations and process units.

Construction of yard piping system.

g.

h.

Electrical construction.

Site work including grading, paving, seeding, etc.

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i. Final cleanup.

j.

k.

Miscellaneous items.

Allowance for inclement weather.

3 . Show projected percentage of completion for each item as of first day of each month.

F. Schedule Revisions:

1 . Submit a current updated schedule every 30 days to reflect changes in progress of Work.

Schedule should be submitted with the monthly pay request.

Indicate progress of each activity at date of submittal.

Show changes occurring since previous submittal of schedule.

a.

b.

c.

d.

Major changes in scope.

Activities modified since previous submittal.

Revised projections of progress and completion.

Other identifiable changes.

4 . Provide narrative report as needed to define following.

a.

b.

c.

Problem areas, anticipated delays, and impact on schedule.

Corrective action recommended and its effect.

Effect of changes on schedules of other Contractors.

G. All Pay Requests need to be submitted in both PDF and Excel format.

1 .04 SHOP DRAWINGS AND PRODUCT DATA

A. Scheduling:

Provide submittal schedule for items of materials and equipment for which submittals are required by Specifications in accordance with Subparagraphs 2.6.2 and 2.9 of General

Conditions indicating time requirements for coordination of submittals with performance of

Work. Adjust submission schedule to reflect revisions to Construction Progress Schedule and submit to ENGINEER.

Prepare and transmit each submittal sufficiently in advance of scheduled performance of Work and other applicable activities.

B. CONTRACTOR'S Responsibilities:

Review Shop Drawings and product data prior to submittal.

Determine and verify following.

a.

b.

c.

d.

Field measurements.

Field construction criteria.

Catalog numbers and similar data.

Conformance with Specifications.

Coordinate each submittal with requirements of Work and Contract Documents.

Notify ENGINEER in writing, at time of submittal, of deviations in submittals from requirements of Contract Documents.

Begin no fabrication or Work requiring submittals until return of submittals with ENGINEER approval.

Designate in Construction Progress Schedule, dates for submittal and receipt of reviewed shop drawings and samples.

Submittals received but not requested in Specifications shall be returned without review.

C. Submittals shall contain:

Date of submittal and dates of previous submittals.

Project title and number.

Contract identification.

Names of:

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SUBMITTALS

a.

b.

c.

CONTRACTOR.

Supplier.

Manufacturer.

5 . Identification of product, with identification numbers, and Drawing and Specification section numbers.

Field dimensions, clearly identified.

Identify details required on Drawings and in Specifications.

Show manufacturer and model number, give dimensions, and provide clearances.

Relation to adjacent or critical features of Work or materials.

Applicable standards, such as ASTM or Federal Specification numbers. Identification of deviations from Contract Documents.

0.

1.

2.

3.

Identification of revisions on resubmittals.

8-in. by 3-in. blank space for CONTRACTOR and ENGINEER stamps.

CONTRACTOR'S stamp, signed, certifying to review of submittal, verification of products, field measurement, field construction criteria, and coordination of information within submittal with requirements of Work and Contract Documents.

D. Resubmittal Requirements:

Comply with submittal requirements.

Make corrections or changes in submittals required by ENGINEER. Resubmittals required until approved.

Identify on transmittal form submittal is resubmission.

Shop Drawings and Product Data:

a.

b.

Revise initial drawings or data and resubmit as specified for initial submittal.

Indicate changes made other than those requested by ENGINEER.

5 . ENGINEER will review up to 2 resubmittals. If more are required, ENGINEER’s review will be at CONTRACTOR’s expense.

E. Distribute reproductions of Shop Drawings and copies of product data which carry ENGINEER'S stamp of approval to following:

1 . Job site file.

Record documents file.

Other affected Contractors.

Subcontractors.

Supplier or fabricator.

F. ENGINEER'S Duties:

Review submittals in accordance with schedule.

Affix stamp and signature, and indicate requirements for resubmittal or approval of submittal.

Return submittals to CONTRACTOR for distribution or for resubmittal.

1 .05 TEST RESULTS AND CERTIFICATIONS

A.

B.

C.

Submit test results and certifications required in Specification sections.

Submit test results upon completion of test or submittal of results from testing laboratory.

Test results and certifications are submitted for review of conformance with specified requirements and information.

1 .06 GUARANTEE, WARRANTIES, MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS, AND WORKMANSHIP BONDS

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SUBMITTALS

A.

B.

Refer to Specification sections for requirements. Submittal considered final when submittal is returned by ENGINEER, marked "Approved" or "Approved as Noted."

In addition to copies desired for CONTRACTOR'S use, furnish 2 executed copies. Provide

2 additional copies where required for maintenance data.

ACTION ON SUBMITTALS

A. ENGINEER'S Action:

1 .07

1 . General:

a. Except for submittals for record and similar purposes, where action and return on submittals required or requested, ENGINEER will review each submittal, mark with appropriate action, and return. Where submittal must be held for coordination, ENGINEER will so advise CONTRACTOR without delay.

b. ENGINEER will stamp each submittal with action stamp, appropriately marked with submittal action.

2 . Notification of Insufficient Information:

a. If information submitted is not sufficient to complete review of submittal, ENGINEER will send transmittal to CONTRACTOR notifying CONTRACTOR that additional information is required.

b. Submittal will not be returned. Submittal will be placed in an "on hold" status until

CONTRACTOR provides additional information.

B. Action Stamp:

1 . Marking: Approved.

a. Final Unrestricted Release: Where submittals are marked as "Approved," Work covered by submittal may proceed provided it complies with Contract Documents. Acceptance of

Work depends on that compliance.

2 . Marking: Approved as Noted.

a. Final-But-Restricted Release: When submittals are marked as "Approved as Noted,"

Work covered by submittal may proceed provided it complies with ENGINEER'S notations or corrections on submittal and with Contract Documents. Acceptance of Work depends on that compliance. Resubmittal not required.

3 . Marking: Revise and Resubmit.

a. Returned for Resubmittal: When submittals are marked as "Revise and Resubmit," do not proceed with Work covered by submittal. Do not permit Work covered by submittals to be used at Project site or elsewhere where Work is in progress.

b. Revise submittal or prepare new submittal in accordance with ENGINEER'S notations.

Resubmit without delay. Repeat if required to obtain different action marking.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

.01 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS 3

A. Provide electronic copies of required submittals as follows.

Construction Progress Schedule: initial schedule and revisions 1 .

Section 01330

SUBMITTALS

Shop Drawings and Product Data

Test Results

Other Required Submittals as noted in technical specifications

B. Send submittals to Tetra Tech, Frank Guthman (frank.guthman@tetratech.com)

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Section 01410

PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT

PART 1 GENERAL

.01

.02

.03

SUMMARY

A. CONTRACTOR, in executing Work, shall maintain Work areas on- and off-site free from environmental pollution that would be in violation of federal, state or local regulations.

PROTECTION OF STORM SEWERS

A. Prevent construction material, pavement, concrete, earth or other debris from entering existing storm sewer or sewer structure.

PROTECTION OF WATERWAYS

A.

B.

Observe rules and regulations of State of Texas and agencies of U.S. government prohibiting pollution of lakes, streams, rivers or wetlands by dumping of refuse, rubbish, dredge material or debris.

Provide holding ponds or approved method which will divert flows, including storm flows and flows created by construction activity, to prevent excessive silting of waterways or flooding damage to property.

C. Comply with procedures outlined in U.S. EPA manuals entitled, "Guidelines for Erosion and

Sedimentation Control Planning and Implementation," Manual EPA-72-015 and "Processes, Procedures, and Methods to Control Pollution Resulting from All Construction Activity,"Manual EPA

4 3019-73-007.

1 .04 DISPOSAL OF EXCESS EXCAVATED SOIL AND OTHER WASTE MATERIALS

A.

B.

Excess excavated soil not required or suitable not for backfill and other waste material shall be disposed of in accordance with local regulatory requirements.

Provide watertight conveyance for liquid, semi-liquid or saturated solids which tend to bleed during transport. Liquid loss from transported materials is not permitted, whether being delivered to construction site or hauled away for disposal. Fluid materials hauled for disposal must be specifically acceptable at selected disposal site.

1 .05 PROTECTION OF AIR QUALITY

A. Minimize air pollution by requiring use of properly operating combustion emission control devices on construction vehicles and equipment and encourage shutdown of motorized equipment not in use.

B.

C.

Do not burn trash on construction site.

If temporary heating devices are necessary for protection of Work, they shall not cause air pollution.

1 .06 USE OF CHEMICALS

A. Chemicals used during project construction or furnished for project operation, whether herbicide, pesticide, disinfectant, polymer, reactant or of other classification, shall be approved by U.S. EPA or

U.S. Department of Agriculture or any other applicable regulatory agency.

B. Use and disposal of chemicals and residues shall comply with manufacturer's instructions.

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C. Comply with the requirements of the TWDB SRF Special Contract Conditions relative to the use of hazardous chemicals.

1 .07 NOISE CONTROL

A.

B.

Conduct operations to cause least annoyance to residents in vicinity of Work, and comply with applicable local ordinances.

Equip compressors, hoists, and other apparatus with mechanical devices necessary to minimize noise and dust. Equip compressors with silencers on intake lines.

C.

D.

E.

Equip gasoline or oil-operated equipment with silencers or mufflers on intake and exhaust lines.

Line storage bins and hoppers with material that will deaden sounds.

Conduct operation of dumping rock and of carrying rock away in trucks so as to cause minimum of noise and dust.

F. Route vehicles carrying rock, concrete or other material over such streets as will cause least annoyance to public and do not operate on public streets between hours of 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., or on

Saturdays, Sundays or legal holidays unless approved by OWNER.

1 .08 DUST CONTROL

A. Due to close geographic location of Project to other off-site facilities take special care in providing and maintaining temporary site roadways, OWNER'S existing roads, and public roads used during construction operations in clean, dust free condition.

B. Comply with local environmental regulations for dust control. If CONTRACTOR'S dust control measures are considered inadequate by ENGINEER, ENGINEER may require CONTRACTOR to take additional dust control measures.

1 .09 FUELS AND LUBRICANTS

A.

B.

C.

D.

Comply with local, state and federal regulations concerning transportation and storage of fuels and lubricants.

Fuel storage area and fuel equipment shall be approved by OWNER prior to installation. Submit containment provisions to OWNER for approval.

Report spills or leaks from fueling equipment or construction equipment to OWNER and cleanup as required.

OWNER may require CONTRACTOR to remove damaged or leaking equipment from Project site.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

Section 01410

PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT

Section 01420

REFERENCE STANDARDS

PART 1 GENERAL

1 .01

A.

.02

A.

SECTION INCLUDES

Section includes general quality assurance as related to Reference Standards and a list of references.

QUALITY ASSURANCE 1

For products or workmanship specified by association, trade, or Federal Standards, comply with requirements of the standard, except when more rigid requirements are specified or are required by applicable codes.

B.

C.

Conform to reference standard by date of issue current on the date as stated in the General Conditions.

Request clarification from Engineer before proceeding if specified reference standards conflict with

Contract Documents.

1 .03 SCHEDULE OF REFERENCES

AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

4 44 North Capitol Street, N.W.

Washington, DC 20001

ACI American Concrete Institute

P.O. Box 9094

Farmington Hills, MI 48333-9094

AGC

AI

Associated General Contractors of America

1 957 E Street, N.W.

Washington, DC 20006

Asphalt Institute

Asphalt Institute Building

College Park, MD 20740

AITC

AISC

American Institute of Timber Construction

3 33 W. Hampden Avenue

Englewood, CO 80110

American Institute of Steel Construction

4 00 North Michigan Avenue

Eighth Floor

Chicago, IL 60611

AISI American Iron and Steel Institute

1 000 16th Street, N.W.

Washington, DC 20036

Section 01420

REFERENCE STANDARDS

ASME

ANSI

APA

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

45 East 47th Street

New York, NY 10017

American National Standards Institute

1 430 Broadway

New York, NY 10018

American Plywood Association

Box 11700

Tacoma, WA 98411

API American Petroleum Institute

1 220 L Street, N.W.

Washington, DC 20005

AREA

ASTM

AWPA

AWS

American Railway Engineering Association

5 0 F Street, N.W.

Washington, DC 20001

American Society for Testing and Materials

1 916 Race Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103

American Wood-Preservers' Association

7 735 Old Georgetown Road

Bethesda, MD 20014

American Welding Society

P.O. Box 35104

Miami, FL 33135

AW WA

CLFMI

CRSI

American Water Works Association

6 666 West Quincy Avenue

Denver, CO 80235

Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute

1 101 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20036

Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute

9 33 Plum Grove Road

Schaumburg, IL 60173-4758

EJMA Expansion Joint Manufacturers Association

7 07 Westchester Avenue

White Plains, NY 10604

Section 01420

REFERENCE STANDARDS

FS Federal Standardization Documents

General Services Administration

Specifications Unit (WFSIS)

7 th and D Streets, S.W.

Washington, DC 20406

ICEA

IEEE

Insulated Cable Engineer Association

P.O. Box 440

S. Yarmouth, MA 02664

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

4 45 Hoes Lane

P.O. Box 1331

Piscataway, NJ 0855-1331

ISA International Society of Arboriculture

3 03 West University

P.O. Box GG

Savoy, IL 61874

MIL Military Specifications

General Services Administration

Specifications Unit (WFSIS)

7 th and D Streets, S.W.

Washington, DC 20406

NACE

NEMA

NFPA

National Association of Corrosion Engineers

1 440 South Creek Drive

Houston, TX 71084

National Electrical Manufacturers' Association

2 101 L Street, N.W., Suite 300

Washington, DC 20037

National Fire Protection Association

Batterymarch Park

P.O. Box 9101

Quincy, MA 02269-9101

OSHA Occupational Safety Health Administration

U.S. Department of Labor

Government Printing Office

Washington, DC 20402

PCA

PCI

SDI

Portland Cement Association

5 420 Old Orchard Road

Skokie, IL 60077-1083

Prestressed Concrete Institute

2 01 North Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

Steel Deck Institute

Section 01420

REFERENCE STANDARDS

Box 9506

Canton, OH 44711

SSPC

TAC

Steel Structures Painting Council

400 Fifth Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Texas Administrative Code

Texas Water Commission

P. O. Box 13087, Capitol Station

Austin, TX 78711-3087

TxDOT

UL

Texas Department of Transportation

1 1th and Brazos

Austin, TX 78701 2483

Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc.

3 33 Pfingston Road

Northbrook, IL 60062

UNI-BELL UNI-BELL Pipe Association

2 655 Villa Creek Drive, Suite 155

Dallas, TX 75234

PART 2 PRODUCTS

(Not Used)

PART 3 EXECUTION

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Section 01500

TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND UTILITIES

PART 1 GENERAL

1 .01 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Items provided under this section shall be listed and labeled by UL or other Nationally Recognized

Testing Laboratory (NRTL).

Term "NRTL" shall be as defined in OSHA Regulation 1910.7.

Terms "listed" and "labeled" shall be as defined in National Electrical Code, Article 100.

B.

C.

Regulatory Requirements:

National Electrical Code: Components and installation shall comply with NFPA 70. 1 .

Comply with federal, state, and local codes and regulations, and with utility company requirements.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 TEMPORARY ELECTRICITY AND LIGHTING

A. General:

1 . Temporary lighting shall be sufficient to enable CONTRACTOR and Subcontractors to complete Work and enable ENGINEER to observe Work as it is being performed. Illumination shall meet or exceed state code requirements.

B. Responsibilities:

Provide, maintain, and remove temporary electric service facilities.

Facilities exposed to weather shall be weatherproof type and electrical equipment enclosure locked to prevent access by unauthorized personnel.

Pay for installation of temporary services including poles, transformer charges, and metering.

Arrange with local electric utility for temporary electric service subject to their requirements and approval.

Register temporary meter in CONTRACTOR'S name.

Provide and maintain lamps, wiring, switches, sockets, and similar equipment required for temporary lighting and small power tools.

Pay for electrical energy consumed for construction purposes including operation of ventilating equipment for heating of buildings, and for testing and operating of equipment after permanent wiring has been installed, until final acceptance by ENGINEER or until occupancy by OWNER.

Provide and pay for service to temporary offices.

2 .02 TEMPORARY HEAT

A. General:

Cold Weather Protection: Heating required before building is enclosed.

Temporary Heat: Heating required after enclosure of building or structure. Building or structure shall be considered as enclosed when it is roofed and has such protection at doorways, windows, and other openings as will provide reasonable heat retentions.

3 . See requirements of Specifications for minimum temperature to be maintained for various trades and Work. Except as otherwise called for, temperature in all parts of new buildings shall be kept above 50F. Maximum temperature in building shall be 75F during heating season.

Heat shall be warm air heat from oil or gas-fired portable unit heaters suitably vented to outside as required for protection of health and property.

. Open salamander type heaters are not permitted.

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B. Responsibilities:

1 . Provide temporary heat. Make arrangements and pay fuel costs, supervise, and maintain heating units.

Provide adequate heat to all parts of buildings or structures.

Pay for repairing or replacing any part of building or materials damaged because of lack of heat.

Provide temporary throwaway filters if, at any time, permanent system used for temporary ventilation.

5 . Upon acceptance or occupancy of building(s) by OWNER, CONTRACTOR'S responsibility for temporary heating as specified shall be in accordance with OWNER'S USE Article, this section.

.03

.04

TEMPORARY TELEPHONE SERVICE

A. Keep a cellular phone at the site.

SANITARY FACILITIES

A.

B.

Provide temporary sanitary toilet facilities conforming to state and local health and sanitation regulations, in sufficient number for use of CONTRACTOR'S and Subcontractor's employees.

Maintain sanitary condition and properly supply with toilet paper.

.05

.06

TEMPORARY FIRE PROTECTION

A. Provide and maintain in working order, minimum of one fire extinguisher and such other fire protec-tive equipment and devices as would be reasonably effective in extinguishing fires during early stages by personnel at Project site.

TEMPORARY SITE AND OTHER ROADS

A.

B.

Construct and maintain temporary site roadways in drivable condition necessary to carry out construction operations.

Maintain OWNER'S existing roads and public roads used during construction free from accumulations of dirt, mud and construction debris resulting from construction operations. Roads shall be considered

"maintained" when material has been removed by a sweeper.

2 .07 SECURITY

A.

B.

Security will not be provided by OWNER.

CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for loss or injury to persons or property where Work is involved, and shall provide security and take precautionary measures to protect CONTRACTOR'S and

OWNER'S interests.

2 .08 TEMPORARY PARKING

A. Construct and maintain temporary parking facilities for Contractors and subcontractors use in area approved by Owner and Engineer.

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.09

.10

TEMPORARY FENCING (OPTIONAL)

A.

B.

Provide temporary fencing sufficient to prevent trespass by CONTRACTOR'S employees and suppliers onto private property and by public onto construction site.

Materials shall be sufficiently durable to be effective for duration of construction period.

OWNER'S USE

A. Upon acceptance of Work, or portion of Work defined and certified as Substantially Completed by

ENGINEER, and OWNER commences full-time successful operation of facility or portion thereof, OWNER will pay cost for utilities used for OWNER'S operation. CONTRACTOR shall continue to pay for utilities used until final acceptance of Work, except as provided herein. However, heat for heating building as required for construction purposes shall still be paid by CONTRACTOR unless, due to occupancy by OWNER, more heat shall be required due to increased temperature or lengthened duration, in which case OWNER will bear difference in cost.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3 .01 GENERAL

A.

B.

Maintain and operate systems to ensure continuous service.

Modify and extend systems as Work progress requires.

3 .02 REMOVAL

A.

B.

Completely remove temporary materials, equipment, signs, and structures when no longer required.

In unfinished areas, clean and repair damage caused by temporary installations or use of temporary facilities, restore drainage, and evenly grade, seed or plant as necessary to provide appearance equal to or better than original.

C. In finished areas, restore existing or permanent facilities used for temporary services to specified, or original condition.

3 .03 DAMAGE TO EXISTING PROPERTY

A.

B.

CONTRACTOR is responsible for replacing or repairing damage to existing buildings, structures, sidewalks, roads, parking lot surfacing, and other existing assets.

CONTRACTOR shall have option of having OWNER contract for such Work and have costdeducted from Contract amount.

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TRAFFIC CONTROL

PART 1 GENERAL

1 .01 SECTION INCLUDES

A.

B.

Requirements for signs, signals, control devices, flares, lights and traffic signals, as well as construction parking control, designated haul routes and bridging of trenches and excavations.

Requirement for and qualifications of flagmen during temporary traffic control operations.

1 .02 SUBMITTALS

A. The Contractor shall provide such information and records regarding the use of qualified flagmen to verify that the Contractor’s use of “peace officers” as flagmen is in compliance with the Contract

Documents and Texas law, including but not limited to, Article 4413 (29bb), commonly referred to as the Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act, and Article 2.12, Texas Code of

Criminal Procedure.

B.

C.

The Contractor shall provide such information and records regarding the use of qualified flagmen to verify that the Contractor’s use of “certified flagmen” as flagmen is in compliance with the

Contract Documents.

Make submittals in accordance with Section 01330 - Submittals.

1 .03 FLAGMEN

A. Use flagmen, qualified as described under paragraph 1.03.B, Uniformed Peace Officers, or paragraph 1.03.C, Certified Flagmen, to control, regulate, and direct the even flow or movement of vehicular or pedestrian traffic when construction operations encroach on public traffic lanes.

B. Uniformed Peace Officer: A person who has full-time employment as a peace officer and who receives compensation as a flagman for private employment as an individual employee or independent contractor. Private employment may be either an employee-employer relationship or on an individual basis. A flagman may not be in the employ of another peace officer and may not be a reserve peace officer.

1 . A peace officer is defined as:

a.

b.

c.

d.

Sheriffs and their deputies;

Constables and deputy constables;

Marshals or police officers of an incorporated city, town, or village; or

As otherwise provided by Article 2.12, Code of Criminal Procedure, as amended.

2 . A person who has full-time employment as a peace officer is one who is actively employed in a full-time capacity as a peace officer working, on average, a minimum of 32 paid hours per week, being paid at a rate of pay not less than the prevailing minimum hourly wage rate as set by the federal Wage and Hour Act and entitled to the full benefits of participation in any retirement plan, vacation, holidays, and insurance benefits. A reserve peace officer does not qualify, under this definition, as a peace officer.

C. Certified Flagman: A person who receives compensation as a flagman and who meets the following qualifications and requirements:

Formally trained and certified in traffic control procedures.

Required to wear a distinctive uniform, bright-colored vest, and be equipped with appropriate flagging and communication devices.

3 . English speaking, with Spanish as an advantageous, but not required, primary or secondary language.

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Paid as a Certified Flagman, equivalent to the hourly wage rate set for Rough Carpenter under Section 00432, Wage Rates.

Required to carry proof of training / certification, such as photographic identification card issued by the training institute, to allow the Engineer to easily determine that necessary full-time traffic control is actually provided, when and where construction work encroaches upon traffic lanes.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

.01 SIGNS, SIGNALS, AND DEVICES 2

A. Comply with Texas State Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and Texas Department of

Transportation Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Highways, Streets, and Bridges for materials, fabrication and installation.

B. Traffic Cones and Drums, Flares and Lights: As approved by local jurisdictions.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3 .01 PUBLIC ROADS

A.

B.

Abide by laws and regulations of governing authorities when using public roads. If the

Contractor’s work requires that public roads be temporarily impeded or closed, approvals shall be obtained from governing authorities and permits paid for before starting any work. Coordinate activities with the Engineer.

Contractor shall maintain at all times a 10-foot-wide all-weather lane adjacent to work areas which shall be kept free of construction equipment and debris and shall be for the use of emergency vehicles, or as otherwise provided in the traffic control plan.

C.

D.

Contractor shall maintain local driveway access to residential and commercial properties adjacent to work areas at all times.

Cleanliness of Surrounding Streets: Keep streets used for entering or leaving the job area free of excavated material, debris, and any foreign material resulting from construction operations.

3 .02 CONSTRUCTION PARKING CONTROL

A.

B.

C.

Control vehicular parking to prevent interference with public traffic and parking, access by emergency vehicles, and County's operations.

Monitor parking of construction personnel's vehicles in existing facilities. Maintain vehicular access to and through parking areas.

Prevent parking on or adjacent to access roads or in non-designated areas.

3 .03 FLARES AND LIGHTS

A. Provide flares and lights during hours of low visibility to delineate traffic lanes and to guide traffic.

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3 .04 HAUL ROUTES

A.

B.

C.

Utilize haul routes designated by authorities for construction traffic.

Confine construction traffic to designated haul routes.

Provide traffic control at critical areas of haul routes to regulate traffic and minimize interference with public traffic.

3 .05 TRAFFIC SIGNS AND SIGNALS

A.

B.

C.

Install traffic control devices at approaches to the site and on site, at crossroads, detours, parking areas, and elsewhere as needed to direct construction and affected public traffic.

Install and operate traffic control signals to direct and maintain orderly flow of traffic in areas under

Contractor's control and areas affected by Contractor's operations.

Relocate traffic signs and signals as Work progresses to maintain effective traffic control.

Oyster Creek and Bastrop Bayou Debris Removal SECTION 01562

Brazoria County TEMPORARY TREE AND PLANT PROTECTION DURING CONSTRUCTION

PART 1 GENERAL

1 .01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Temporary tree and plant protection during construction.

PROJECT CONDITIONS 1 .02

A.

B.

Preserve and protect existing trees and plants to remain from foliage, branch, trunk, or root damage that could result from construction operations.

Prevent following types of damage:

Compaction of root zone by foot or vehicular traffic, or material storage.

Trunk damage from equipment operations, material storage, or from nailing or bolting.

Trunk and branch damage caused by ropes or guy wires.

Root poisoning from spilled solvents, gasoline, paint, and other noxious materials.

Branch damage due to improper pruning or trimming.

Damage from lack of water due to:

a.

b.

Cutting or altering natural water migration patterns near root zones.

Failure to provide adequate watering.

Damage from alteration of soil pH factor caused by depositing lime, concrete, plaster, or other base materials near roots.

Cutting of roots larger than 1-1/2 inches in diameter.

1 .03 DAMAGE ASSESSMENT

A. When trees other than those designated for removal are destroyed or badly damaged as a result of construction operations, remove and replace with same size, species, and variety up to and including 8 inches in trunk diameter. Tree larger than 8 inches in diameter shall be replaced with an 8-inch diameter tree of the same species and variety and total contract amount will be reduced by an amount determined from the following International Shade Tree Conference formula: 0.7854 x D2 x $38.00 where D is diameter in inches of tree or shrub trunk measured 12 inches above grade.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

.01 MATERIALS 2

A. Asphalt Paint: Emulsified asphalt or other adhesive, elastic, antiseptic coating formulated for horticultural use on cut or injured plant tissue, free from kerosene and coal creosote.

B.

C.

D.

Burlap: Suitable for use as tree wrapping.

Fertilizer: Liquid containing 20 percent nitrogen, 10 percent phosphorus, and 5 percent potash.

All necessary tree replacements shall be as approved by Engineer.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3 .01 PROTECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING TREES AND SHRUBS

A.

B.

Except for trees and shrubs shown on Drawings to be removed, all trees and shrubs within the project area are to remain and be protected from damage.

For trees or shrubs to remain, perform the following:

1 . Trimming of trees and shrubs to remain shall be done only under supervision of professional tree surgeon or horticulturist.

a.

b.

Tree pruning will be according to International Society of Arborculture specifications.

Trees and shrubs requiring pruning for construction should also be pruned for balance as well as to maintain proper form and branching habit.

c. Cut limbs at branch collar. No stubs should remain on trees. Branch cuts should not gouge outer layer of tree structure or trunk.

2 . Use extreme care to prevent excessive damage to root systems.

a. Roots in construction areas will be cut smoothly with a trencher before excavation begins. Do not allow ripping of roots with a backhoe or other equipment.

Temporarily cover exposed roots with wet burlap to prevent roots from drying out.

Cover exposed roots with soil as soon as possible.

b.

c.

C.

D.

Prevent damage or compaction of root zone (area below dripline) by construction activities.

Do not allow scarring of trunks or limbs by equipment or other means.

Do not store construction materials, vehicles, or excavated material under dripline of trees.

Do not pour liquid materials under dripline.

Water and fertilize trees and shrubs that will remain to maintain their health during construction period.

1 . Supplemental watering of landscaping during construction should be done once every 7 days in cold months and once every 4 days in hotter months.

2 . This watering shall consist of saturating soils at least 6 to 8 inches beneath surface.

E.

F.

Water areas currently being served by private sprinkler systems while systems are…