6-JF26-012-IFB 251024 Western Hills Elementary Irrigation CD Bid Set - Technical Specifications.pdf

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Prepared For:

Granite School District Western Hills Elementary Irrigation

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT BID SET

October 24, 2025

WESTERN HILLS ELEMENTARY IRRIGATION CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT BID SET

GRANITE SCHOOL DISTRICT

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CONTENTS

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Division 01 General Requirements

010000 General Requirements

011000 Summary of Work

012300 Alternates

014000 Quality Control

017700 Closeout Procedures

Division 32 Exterior Improvements

328400 Irrigation Systems

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 010000 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 Related Documents

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General Conditions and Division 01 Sections, shall apply to all work stated in this and subsequent sections.

B. Separation of the specifications into divisions and sections is for convenience only and is not intended to establish limits of work.

C. The Specifications (divisions/sections) and Drawings are complimentary, and what is called for by any one shall be as binding as if called for by all. Anything not expressly set forth in either, but which is reasonably implied, shall be furnished and performed the same as if it were both shown and mentioned. It is the intention of the documents to include all labor and materials, equipment, and transportation necessary to complete the work shown or indicated by the drawings or called for in the specifications, in accordance with the best practices prevailing for the work of the various kinds. Materials or work described in words or those which are implied and having a well known trade or technical meaning, shall be held to refer to such recognized standards.

1.2 Definitions

A. School District Representative shall be the:

Granite School District Architecture, Engineering, & Construction Contact: Alan H. Rice

(385) 646-1299

1. The person designated by School District to act in its behalf shall have authority to transmit instructions, receive information, interpret and define policy and decisions, with respect to materials, equipment, elements and systems pertinent to proper execution of the work and hereafter be known as the Project Manager.

Any deviation from the specifications and requirements of the contract must be authorized by the School District Representative. In the event the Contractor deviates without approval from School District Representative, such deviation will be at the risk of the Contractor and any cost related thereto will be borne by the Contractor

B. The School Districts A/E Design Representative shall be:

Mathew Winward or Bryan Nicholas G Brown Design, Inc.

678 East Vine Street, Suite #10 Murray, UT 84107

(801) 575-6066

1. The above representative or person designated by that company to act in its behalf and shall have authority to transmit instructions, receive information, interpret and define decisions to ensure compliance with contract requirements insofar as the work is concerned, and advising the School District Representative of any contract issues. The A/E Design Representative cannot authorize deviations from specifications and requirements of this contract. In the event the

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Contractor deviates without approval from School District Representative, such deviation will be at the risk of the Contractor and any cost related thereto will be borne by the Contractor.

1.3 Procedures

A. This Contractor shall provide all items, materials, operations and methods including all labor, equipment and incidentals necessary for the successful completion of the project.

B. This Contractor shall be duly licensed for the work involved and shall secure all building permits and certificates, and obtain all inspections as might be required for the proper prosecution of the work.

C. This Contractor shall visit the site prior to submitting a bid to adequately determine the scope, intent and requirements of the project and its satisfactory completion.

D. Should the bidder find discrepancies in, or omissions from the contract documents, or should be in doubt as to their meaning, he should notify at once the Project Manager who shall prepare an addendum for all bidders regarding the matter.

1.4 Quality Assurance

A. A Pre-Construction conference will be held before the start of any work, with the Contractor and authorized representatives of the School District, to review the drawings, specifications, and applicable requirements pertaining to the work and to establish mutual understanding of procedures and precautions related to the proper prosecution of the work.

1. This conference will be managed by the Owner’s Authorized Representative.

B. The apparent low bidding contractor shall submit to the SCHOOL DISTRICT, within 24 hours after the bid opening, a written list of all sub-contractors he proposes to use in the work.

1. The School District reserves the right to reject any or all sub-contractors who have previously performed unsatisfactorily for the School District or who do not meet the requirements specified in other sections of these specifications.

1.5 Notice to Proceed

A. The SCHOOL DISTRICT will issue the Contractor a "Notice to Proceed" for the contracted work after the pre-construction conference and when all requirements of the School District with respect to contract administration, have been satisfied. The notice to proceed date will be that date agreed upon by the SCHOOL DISTRICT and the Contractor as to when the work on the site will actually begin.

The Contractor shall then be charged in time for each successive calendar day from that date until the work is complete.

1. Any work done prior to the Notice to Proceed, shall be at Contractor's risk.

B. The SCHOOL DISTRICT will issue the Contractor a “Stop Work Order” should circumstances arise that prevent ongoing construction or if winter weather prohibit completion of the contracted work this year. The SCHOOL DISTRICT will issue the Contractor a “Resume Work Order” for the remaining work to be completed when conditions allow the work to proceed.

1. Any work done after the “Stop Work Order” is issued and before the “Resume

Work Order” is issued, shall be at Contractor’s risk.

1.6 Liquidated Damages

A Should the Contractor fail to complete the work within the time stated in the Agreement

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(from the date of Notice to Proceed) or within such additional time as may have been allowed by extension, there shall be deducted from any monies due, or that may become due, the Contractor shall pay Liquidated Damages in the amount as stipulated in the contract or as outlined by the School District Project Requirements, whichever is greater, until work is completed.

1.7 Payment Procedures

A. Application for Payment shall be consistent with previous applications and payments as certified by Project Manager and paid for by School District.

B. Payment Application Forms:

1. Submit one Application for Payment provided by the School District. Each application must be signed and notarized by CONTRACTOR.

2. Use GSD Application and Certification for Payment and Schedule of Values as form for Application for Payment. GSD Payment APP form is available as a fillable PDF on the Granite School District website: https://www.graniteschools.org/architecture/forms/

C. Application Preparation: Complete every entry on form. Notarize and execute by a person authorized to sign legal documents on behalf of the Contractor. Project Manager will return incomplete applications without action.

1. Entries shall match data on the Schedule of Values and Contractor’s

Construction Schedule. Use updated schedules if revisions were made.

2. Include amounts of Change Orders issued before last day of construction period covered by the application D. Submit an updated progress schedule with each Application for Payment.

E. When Project Manager requires substantiating information, submit data.

F. Schedule of Values Form: Use the second page of the GSD Application and Certification for Payment and Schedule of Values. Follow the outline presented in the Bid Form. For each item, provide a column (or row) for listing each of the following:

1. Item number.

2. Description of work.

3. Scheduled values.

4. Previous applications.

5. Work in plan and stored materials under this application.

6. Authorized Change Orders.

7. Total completed and stored to date of application.

8. Percentage of completion.

9. Balance to finish.

10. Retainage.

11. Overhead and profit.

G. Submission Schedule: Comply with the time requirement of Paragraph 2.5B of the General Conditions when submitting the Schedule of Values. (Within 10 Days after the Effective Date of the Construction Contract.)

H. Revisions: Revise schedule of values to list approved Change Orders, with each Application for Payment.

1.8 Submittals

A. Submittal Procedure

1. Review submittals prior to transmittal. Determine and verify field measurements, field construction criteria, manufacturer's catalog numbers, and conformance of submittal with requirements of Contract Documents.

2. Coordinate submittals with requirements of Work and of Contract Documents.

3. Sign or initial each sheet of shop drawings and product data, and each sample

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label to certify compliance with requirements of Contract Documents. Notify ENGINEER in writing at time of submittal, of any deviations from requirements of Contract Documents.

4. Do not fabricate products or begin work that requires submittals until return of submittal with Project Manager acceptance.

5. Transmit submittals to Project Manager under transmittal form. Submit the number of copies that Project Manager requires, plus the number of copies required by Project Manager.

6. Comply with submittal sequences shown in the progress schedule.

7. When required by Laws and Regulations, affix licensed professional's stamp to submittal documents.

8. Identify pertinent Drawing sheet and detail number, and Specification section number.

9. Identify deviations from Contract Documents.

10. Identify the date when Project Manager must complete review of submittal.

11. Provide space for CONTRACTOR and Project Manager review stamps.

12. After Project Manager’s review of submittal, revise and resubmit as required, identifying changes made since previous submittal.

13. Distribute copies of reviewed submittals to concerned persons. Instruct recipients to promptly report any inability to comply with provisions.

B. Shop Drawings

1. Present drawings in a clear and thorough manner. Title each drawing with Project name and number. Identify each element of drawings by reference to sheet number and detail or equipment schedule.

2. Identify field dimensions. Show relation to adjacent or critical features or work or products.

3. Provide sheet size adequate for Project Manager’s review.

C. Product Data

1. Submit only pages which are pertinent. Mark each copy of standard printed data to identify pertinent products, referenced to specification section and article number. Show reference standards, performance characteristics, and capacities;

wiring and piping diagrams and controls; component parts; finishes; dimensions, And required clearances.

2. Modify product data by deleting information that is not applicable to the Work or by marking each copy to identify pertinent data.

3. Supplement standard information, if necessary, to provide additional information applicable to the Work.

4. Provide manufacturer's preparation, assembly and installation instructions.

D. Samples

1. Submit 1 of each sample required by Contract Documents. Samples shall show the quality, type, range of color, finish and texture of the material.

E. Certificates

1. Submit certificates, in duplicate, in accordance with requirements of each

Specification section.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 Products

A. Materials used by the Contractor or any Sub-contractor shall be new, unless noted otherwise, and shall be of specified quality and furnished in sufficient quantity to

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facilitate proper and speedy execution of the work. Materials must be delivered to the site in original packaging with labels and trademarks intact.

2.2 Substitutions

A. The contractor may submit for approval materials, fixtures, or equipment other than those specified. To obtain said approval, the Contractor must provide complete product data, the test results that might be required and any other information necessary to substantiate that the material or system is equal to or better than specified. Unless approval of requests is provided in writing, all materials used shall be as specified.

1. Any submittal and/or request for approval must be received by SCHOOL DISTRICT by the deadline for submitting questions outlined in the invitation to bid or at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the bidding date.

2. SCHOOL DISTRICT shall be the final authority in deciding the approval of any request for substitution or deviation from the plans and specifications.

B. Any material or equipment found installed on the site which is not that specified, or approved prior to bidding, shall be immediately removed and the specified item(s) installed at no additional cost to the School District.

PART 3 - CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND TEMPORARY CONTROLS

3.1 Temporary Utilities

A. The Contractor shall provide service required for construction operations

3.2 Barriers and Enclosures

A. Provide to prevent public entry to work areas and to protect existing trees and plants.

Provide as required to protect existing facilities, improvements and adjacent properties from damage from construction operations. Repair damage at no cost to the School District.

B. Provide barriers around trees and plants designated to remain. Protective barriers around trees shall be 4’x4’ Wood box for trees in direct proximity of construction work area as determined by School District Representative. Protect against vehicular traffic, stored materials, dumping, chemically injurious materials, and puddling or continuous running water.

C. Provide protection against weather - rain, winds, storms, frost or heat so as to maintain all work free from injury or damage. New work shall be covered if necessary.

3.3 Security

A. Provide temporary protection for installed products. Control traffic in immediate area to minimize damage.

3.4 Temporary Controls

A. Surface Water, Erosion, and Sediment Control

1. Surface water shall be controlled so that the construction area is not allowed to become wet from runoff from adjacent areas. Surface water shall be directed away from these areas but not directed toward adjacent property, buildings, or any improvement that may be damaged by water. Surface water shall not be allowed to enter sanitary sewers.

2. Maintain excavations free of water. Provide and operate pumping equipment as needed.

3. Prevent erosion and sedimentation.

4. Provide temporary measures such as berms, dikes, and drains, to prevent water

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flow.

5. Provide and maintain public access road around the work area.

B. Construction Cleaning:

1. All public and private areas used as haul roads shall be continuously maintained and cleaned of all construction caused debris such as mud, sand, gravel, soils, pavement fragments, sod, etc. Care shall be taken to prevent spillage on haul routes. Any such spillage shall be removed immediately and the area cleaned.

2. Public roads shall be maintained in accordance with applicable ordinances and regulations.

3. Throughout all phases of construction, including suspension of work, and until final acceptance of the project, the Contractor shall keep the work site clean and shall remove daily all refuse, dirt, damaged materials, unusable materials, and all other trash or debris that he has created from his construction activities.

4. Materials and equipment shall be removed from the site as soon as they are no longer necessary; and upon completion of the work and before final inspection, the entire work site shall be cleared of equipment, unused materials, and rubbish so as to present a satisfactory, clean and neat appearance. All cleanup costs shall be included in the Contractor's bid.

C. Dust Control:

1. Dust control measures shall be implemented by application of water to all work areas, storage areas, haul and access roads, or other areas affected by construction.

2. All work shall be in compliance with the Federal, State, and local air pollution standards, and not cause a hazard or nuisance to personnel and the public in the vicinity of the work.

3. Provide positive means to prevent air-borne dust from dispersing into atmosphere.

4. Execute work by methods to minimize raising dust from construction operations.

3.5 Traffic Regulation

A. Control vehicular parking to prevent interference with public traffic and parking, access by emergency vehicles, and School District’s operations.

B. Monitor parking of construction personnel's vehicles. Construction personnel will be restricted to parking in designated areas only.

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

D. Consult with authorities, establish public thoroughfares to be used for haul routes and site access.

E. Confine construction traffic to haul routes and designated construction limits.

PART 4 - METHODS

4.1 Installations

A. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable safety ordinances, including required O.S.H.A. standards.

B. Contractor shall be responsible for all cutting, fitting, and/or patching as may be required to complete the work or to make its several parts fit together properly. During the course of construction, every care shall be taken to prevent damage to existing buildings and landscape elements not a part of the contract. Any damaged areas shall be restored to a "like new" condition at no additional cost to the School District.

4.2 Permits

A. The Contractor will be responsible for securing all permits that may be required to

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complete the work in accordance with the General Conditions.

4.3 Field Engineering

A. From information provided on the drawings and provided by the School District as herein specified, the contractor shall establish grades, lines, and levels required for the completion of the work in accordance with the drawings and specifications. The Contractor shall be responsible for all site engineering and layout and shall provide construction staking as necessary. The Contractor shall be responsible for the accurate placement of improvements. Any inconsistencies or problems found during this work shall be reported to the Project Manager before proceeding with the work.

B. The School District will establish property corners and boundaries when required; The Contractor shall establish vertical and horizontal survey control points for the project.

4.4 Coordination

A. Contractor shall at all times enforce strict discipline and good order among his employees and shall not employ on the project, any unfit person or anyone unskilled in the work assigned to him.

B. The Contractor and Sub-contractor(s) shall coordinate their work with adjacent work of others and cooperate their efforts so as to facilitate the progress of the project. Each contractor shall afford the other contractor every reasonable opportunity for the installation and/or storage of their materials.

4.5 Utilities

A. The locations of existing underground utilities, if depicted on the drawings are shown in an approximate way only. The Contractor shall determine the exact location of all existing utilities, whether or not shown on the drawings, before commencing work. He agrees to be fully responsible for any and all damages which might be occasioned by his failure to exactly locate and preserve any and all underground utilities. If damaged or removed, the existing utility shall be restored or replaced by Contractor in as nearly the original condition and location as is reasonably possible, at no cost to the Owner and/or the City.

B. The Contractor shall notify all utility companies, including Blue Stake, whether identified on the site or not, of any required connections to, or modifications or abandonment of, existing lines and/or equipment during the execution of the work. The Contractor shall properly and timely notify each utility company involved so as to properly schedule the work and coordinate necessary inspections and acceptance.

1. All such work shall be done in compliance with each utility company's requirements and standards.

4.6 Clean-up

A. Contractor shall at all times keep premises free from accumulations of waste materials or rubbish; shall immediately remove any demolition debris; and shall, at the completion of the work, leave the area clean and habitable with no additional maintenance work required by the School District upon acceptance.

4.7 Record Documents

A. Contractor shall maintain one (1) copy of all drawings, specifications, addenda, field orders, approved shop drawings and change orders as "Record Documents".

1. These documents shall be maintained in good condition and marked during construction so as to record all changes and modifications to the work and to document exact dimensions (from permanent features of the site), along with

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grades and elevations of all exterior and interior underground work, including conduit, piping, valves, and drains.

2. At the completion of the project, documentation of changes will be transferred to mylar reproducible copies of the contract documents and PDF Electronic Copies on Disk. Submit as-builts to landscape architect for review and approval.

4.8 Final Acceptance

A. Before requesting acceptance of the work by the the School District, this Contractor shall have received approval on all building permit required inspections, as administered by the local governing municipality. The Contractor shall also supply proof of payment for all utility costs incurred during construction.

B. The Contractor shall request in writing his intent to have the Substantial Completion Walk

Through in accordance with the General Conditions.

1. Contractor shall prepare a comprehensive initial punchlist, including unresolved items from prior inspections, for review by the SCHOOL DISTRICT and A/E to determine if the Project is ready for a substantial completion inspection.

2. This request must be submitted to the A/E at least five (5) calendar days prior to the requested observation date in order to give those involved time to schedule attendance.

a. If the A/E reasonably determines that the initial punchlist prepared by the

Contractor substantially understates the amount of the Work remaining to be completed and the Project is not substantially complete, the A/E shall report this promptly to the SCHOOL DISTRICT, and upon concurrence of the SCHOOL DISTRICT, the Contractor will be assessed the costs of the inspection and punchlist preparation incurred by the A/E and the SCHOOL DISTRICT.

4.9 Final Payment

A. The Contractor shall submit his final payment application upon completion of all punch list items and in accordance with the General Conditions.

1. The "Record Documents", and all operating and maintenance manuals and all guarantees shall be delivered to the Owner before final payment will be processed.

END OF SECTION 010000

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SUMMARY OF WORK

SECTION 011100 - SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 Description of Work

The work for this project shall consist of, but not be limited to furnishing all labor materials, and equipment to complete the following improvements with quality workmanship, in a timely manner, and in compliance with project plans and specifications:

Construction Time Schedule: TBD

Project to Begin (N.T.P.): As Noted in School District Bidding Solicitation Project Completion Date: As Noted in School District Bidding Solicitation

1. Protect all adjacent improvements from damage during construction.

2. Perform selective irrigation demolition as required in the construction documents

3. Maintain irrigation services to existing landscape areas or provide temporary irrigation methods as required to maintain existing landscape areas and plantings in a healthy condition.

4. Furnish and install all irrigation system components as required in the construction documents.

5. Furnish and install all new components for an automatic Irrigation Control System including irrigation controllers, communication and control wiring, decoders, grounding and surge protection, and other components as required in the construction documents.

6. Provide Irrigation Control System Commissioning, Programming, & Training from manufacturer’s certified service representative to include programming and testing for each new controller.

7. Provide owner with As-Built Drawings as required in the construction documents

8. Provide warranty on all items for one (1) year following the date of Substantial Completion.

1.2 Minimum Licensing Requirements:

Minimum Licensing requirements shall include Utah State licensed S330 - Landscape Contractor and all other classes of licenses to complete the work, as shown by the plans and specifications, under supervision of the Owner’s Authorized Representative.

1.3 Responsibility

It is intended that the General Contractor herein after referred to as the Contractor, shall be responsible for the overall management of the construction work. This includes any work done by their employees directly or through sub-contractors. The Contractor shall properly coordinate all work done, expediting the work of various trades, as necessary, so that different elements are built and installed in proper sequence. They must function properly and, as intended, at the completion of the project.

The Contractor shall visit the site(s) prior to submitting a bid to adequately determine the scope, intent, and requirements of the project and its satisfactory completion.

1.4 Coordination

The Contractor shall see to it that orders for manufactured items called for by the various specifications, are ordered by the various trades and are delivered at the proper time.

END OF SECTION 011100

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ALTERNATES

ALTERNATES – SECTION 012300

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements governing Alternates.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Definitions: An alternate is an amount proposed by bidders and stated on the Bid Form for certain work defined in the Bidding Requirements that may be added to the Base Bid amount if the Owner decides to accept a corresponding change in either the amount of construction to be completed, or in the products, materials, equipment, systems, or installation methods described in the Contract Documents.

1. The cost for each alternate is the net addition to the Contract Sum to incorporate the Alternate into the Work. No other adjustments are made to the Contract sum.

1.4 PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Modify or adjust affected adjacent Work as necessary to completely and fully integrate that Work into the Project.

1. Include as part of each alternate, miscellaneous devices, accessory objects, and similar items incidental to or required for a complete installation whether or not mentioned as part of the Alternate.

B. Notification: Immediately following the Award of the Contract, notify each party involved, in writing of the status of each Alternate. Indicate whether alternates have been accepted or rejected, or deferred for later consideration. Include complete description of negotiated modifications to alternates.

C. Execute accepted alternates under the same conditions as other Work of this Contract.

D. Schedule: A “Schedule of Alternates” is included at the end of this Section. Specification Sections referenced in the Schedule contain requirements for materials necessary to achieve the Work Described under each alternate.

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ALTERNATES

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 BASE BID

A. Base Bid – Parking Lot, Entry & East Side: Provide all equipment and materials, labor, tools, and equipment, etc. to replace the existing irrigation system with a new irrigation system for the Base Bid area shown on the drawings to generally include:

1. New Irrigation Controller, grounding, etc.

2. New Backflow Preventer, enclosure, stop & waste or isolation valves, quick couplers, automatic control valves, spray and rotor heads, pulling control wire through conduit provided by Granite School District from the new controller location through the building to new automatic control valves within the Base Bid area.

3. Demolition of approximately 13 manual control valves, 170 spray heads, and 30 rotors and the associated landscape repair within the Base Bid area.

4. All irrigation (piping, fittings, heads, conduit, wiring, etc.) within the Base Bid area shown on the drawings.

5. Repair of damaged sod by demolition and installation of the new irrigation system with new rolls of sod to match the existing sod type.

6. Installation of new sod in the area at the drop/off/round-a-bout on the north side of the building.

3.2 SCHEDULE OF ALTERNATES

A. Alternate No. 1 – Courtyard: Provide all equipment and materials, labor, tools, and equipment, etc. to replace the existing irrigation system with a new irrigation system for the Bid Alternate #1 area shown on the drawings to generally include:

1. New Backflow Preventer, enclosure, stop & waste or isolation valves, quick couplers, automatic control valves, spray and rotor heads, control wire from the Alternate #1 valves to the location of the new automatic controller. Granite School District will be responsible for providing & installing conduit for control wire from controller and through the building the exterior of the wall to the new valves. Contractor will be responsible for running the wire from valves to wall and provide and pull control wire back to controller.

2. Demolition of approximately 4 manual control valves, 70 spray heads, and the associated landscape repair within the Alternate #1 Boundary.

3. All irrigation (piping, fittings, heads, conduit, wiring, etc.) within the Alternate #1 Boundary shown on the drawings.

4. Repair of damaged sod by demolition and installation of the new irrigation system with new rolls of sod to match the existing sod type.

END OF SECTION 012300

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QUALITY CONTROL

SECTION 014000 - QUALITY CONTROL

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED

A. General Quality Control B. Workmanship C. Manufacturer’s Instructions D. Manufacturer’s Certificates E. Manufacturer’s Field Services F. Testing Laboratory Services

1.2 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this section.

1.3 QUALITY CONTROL – GENERAL

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

1.4 WORKMANSHIP

A. Comply with industry standards except when more restrictive tolerances or specified requirements indicate more rigid standards or more precise workmanship.

B. Perform work by persons qualified to produce workmanship of specified quality.

C. Secure products in place with positive anchorage devices designed and sized to withstand stresses, vibration, and racking.

1.5 MANUFACTURERS' INSTRUCTIONS

A. Comply with instructions in full detail, including each step in sequence. Should instructions conflict with Contract Documents, request clarification from Engineer before proceeding.

1.6 MANUFACTURERS' CERTIFICATES

A. When required by individual Specifications Section, submit manufacturer's certificate, in duplicate, that products meet or exceed specified requirements.

1.7 MANUFACTURERS' FIELD SERVICES

A. When specified in respective Specification Sections, require supplier to provide qualified personnel to observe field conditions, quality of workmanship, as applicable, and to make appropriate recommendations.

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QUALITY CONTROL

B. Representative shall submit written report to Engineer listing observations and recommendations.

1.8 TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES

A. Owner will employ and pay for services of an Independent Testing Laboratory to perform inspections, tests, and other services required by individual Specification Sections.

B. Services will be performed in accordance with requirements of local jurisdiction having authority and with specified standards.

C. Reports will be submitted to Owner in duplicate giving observations and results of tests, indicating compliance or non-compliance with specified standards and with Contract Documents.

D. Contractor shall cooperate with Testing Laboratory personnel; furnish tools, samples of materials, mix design, equipment, storage and assistance as requested.

E. Contractor shall be responsible for the costs of additional testing required due to failed tests until testing passes. The costs of such tests shall be deducted from the amount due the contractor.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Not Used.

PART 3 EXECUTIONS

Not Used.

END OF SECTION 014000

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CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

SECTION 017700 - CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for contract closeout, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Inspection procedures.

2. Project Record Documents.

3. Final cleaning.

1.3 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

A. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting inspection for determining date of Substantial Completion, complete the following. List items below that are incomplete in request.

1. Prepare a list of items to be completed and corrected (punch list), the value of items on the list, and reasons why the Work is not complete.

2. Advise Owner of pending insurance changeover requirements.

3. Submit specific warranties, workmanship bonds, maintenance service agreements, final certifications, and similar documents.

4. Obtain and submit releases permitting Owner unrestricted use of the Work and access to services and utilities. Include occupancy permits, operating certificates, and similar releases.

5. Prepare and submit Project Record Documents, operation and maintenance manuals, and similar final record information.

6. Submit test records.

7. Terminate and remove temporary facilities from Project site, along with construction tools, and similar elements.

8. Complete final cleaning requirements

9. Touch up and otherwise repair and restore marred exposed finishes to eliminate visual defects.

B. Inspection: Submit a written request for inspection for Substantial Completion. On receipt of request, Landscape Architect will either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. Landscape Architect will prepare the Certificate of Substantial Completion after inspection or will notify Contractor of items, either on Contractor's list or additional items identified by Architect, that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued.

1. Reinspection: Request reinspection when the Work identified in previous inspections as incomplete is completed or corrected.

2. Results of completed inspection will form the basis of requirements for Final Completion.

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1.4 FINAL COMPLETION

A. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting final inspection for determining date of Final Completion, complete the following:

1. Submit a final Application for Payment according to Division 1 Section "Payment

Procedures."

2. Submit certified copy of Landscape Architect's Substantial Completion inspection list of items to be completed or corrected (punch list), endorsed and dated by Architect. The certified copy of the list shall state that each item has been completed or otherwise resolved for acceptance.

3. Submit evidence of final, continuing insurance coverage complying with insurance requirements.

4. Instruct Owner's personnel in operation, adjustment, and maintenance of, equipment, and systems.

B. Inspection: Submit a written request for final inspection for acceptance. On receipt of request, Landscape Architect will either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. Landscape Architect will prepare a final Certificate for Payment after inspection or will notify Contractor of construction that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued.

1. Reinspection: Request reinspection when the Work identified in previous inspections as incomplete is completed or corrected.

1.5 LIST OF INCOMPLETE ITEMS (PUNCH LIST)

A. Preparation: Submit three copies of list. Include name and identification of each space and area affected by construction operations for incomplete items and items needing correction including, if necessary, areas disturbed by Contractor that are outside the limits of construction.

1. Organize list of areas in sequential order,

2. Include the following information at the top of each page:

a. Project name.

b. Date.

c. Name of Landscape Architect

d. Name of Contractor.

e. Page number.

1.6 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

A. General: Do not use Project Record Documents for construction purposes. Protect Project Record Documents from deterioration and loss. Provide access to Project Record Documents for Architect's reference during normal working hours.

B. Record Drawings: Maintain and submit one set of blue- or black-line white prints of Contract Drawings and Shop Drawings.

1. Mark Record Prints to show the actual installation where installation varies from that shown originally. Require individual or entity who obtained record data, whether individual or entity is Installer, subcontractor, or similar entity, to prepare the marked-up Record Prints.

a. Give particular attention to information on concealed elements that cannot be readily identified and recorded later.

b. Accurately record information in an understandable drawing technique.

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c. Record data as soon as possible after obtaining it. Record and check the markup before enclosing concealed installations.

d. Mark Contract Drawings or Shop Drawings, whichever is most capable of showing actual physical conditions, completely and accurately. Where Shop Drawings are marked, show cross-reference on Contract Drawings.

2. Mark record sets with erasable, red-colored pencil. Use other colors to distinguish between changes for different categories of the Work at the same location.

3. Mark important additional information that was either shown schematically or omitted from original Drawings.

4. Note Construction Change Directive numbers, Change Order numbers, alternate numbers, and similar identification where applicable.

5. Identify and date each Record Drawing; include the designation "PROJECT RECORD DRAWING" in a prominent location. Organize into manageable sets; bind each set with durable paper cover sheets. Include identification on cover sheets.

C. Record Specifications: Submit one copy of Project's Specifications, including addenda and contract modifications. Mark copy to indicate the actual product installation where installation varies from that indicated in Specifications, addenda, and contract modifications.

1. Give particular attention to information on concealed products and installations that cannot be readily identified and recorded later.

2. Mark copy with the proprietary name and model number of products, materials, and equipment furnished, including substitutions and product options selected.

3. Note related Change Orders, Record Drawings and Product Data, where applicable.

D. Record Product Data: Submit one copy of each Product Data submittal. Mark one set to indicate the actual product installation where installation varies substantially from that indicated in Product Data.

1. Give particular attention to information on concealed products and installations that cannot be readily identified and recorded later.

2. Include significant changes in the product delivered to Project site and changes in manufacturer's written instructions for installation.

3. Note related Change Orders, Record Drawings, and Record Specifications, where applicable.

E. Miscellaneous Record Submittals: Assemble miscellaneous records required by other Specification Sections for miscellaneous record keeping and submittal in connection with actual performance of the Work. Bind or file miscellaneous records and identify each, ready for continued use and reference.

1.7 WARRANTIES

A. Submittal Time: Submit written warranties on request of Architect for designated portions of the Work where commencement of warranties other than date of Substantial Completion is indicated.

B. Organize warranty documents into an orderly sequence based on the table of contents of the Project Manual.

1. Bind warranties and bonds in heavy-duty, 3-ring, vinyl-covered, loose-leaf binders, thickness as necessary to accommodate contents, and sized to receive 8-1/2-by-11-inch (115-by-280-mm) paper.

2. Provide heavy paper dividers with plastic-covered tabs for each separate warranty. Mark tab to identify the product or installation. Provide a typed description of the product or

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installation, including the name of the product and the name, address, and telephone number of Installer.

3. Identify each binder on the front and spine with the typed or printed title "WARRANTIES," Project name, and name of Contractor.

C. Provide additional copies of each warranty to include in operation and maintenance manuals.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Cleaning Agents: Use cleaning materials and agents recommended by manufacturer or fabricator of the surface to be cleaned. Do not use cleaning agents that are potentially hazardous to health or property or that might damage finished surfaces.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 FINAL CLEANING

A. General: Provide final cleaning. Conduct cleaning and waste-removal operations to comply with local laws and ordinances and Federal and local environmental and antipollution regulations.

B. Complete the following cleaning operations before requesting inspection for certification of Substantial Completion for entire Project or for a portion of Project:

1. Clean Project site, yard, and grounds, in areas disturbed by construction activities, including landscape development areas, of rubbish, waste material, litter, and other foreign substances.

2. Sweep paved areas broom clean. Remove petrochemical spills, stains, and other foreign deposits.

3. Rake grounds that are neither planted nor paved to a smooth, even-textured surface.

4. Remove tools, construction equipment, machinery, and surplus material from Project site.

5. Touch up and otherwise repair and restore marred, exposed finishes and surfaces.

Replace finishes and surfaces that cannot be satisfactorily repaired or restored or that already show evidence of repair or restoration.

C. Comply with safety standards for cleaning. Do not burn waste materials. Do not bury debris or excess materials on Owner's property. Do not discharge volatile, harmful, or dangerous materials into drainage systems. Remove waste materials from Project site and dispose of lawfully.

END OF SECTION 017700

WESTERN HILLS ELEMNTARY IRRIGATION CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT BID SET

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IRRIGATION SYSTEMS

SECTION 328400 - IRRIGATION SYSTEMS

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes piping, valves, sprinklers, specialties, controls, and wiring for automatic-control irrigation system.

1.3 WORK TO BE DONE

A. Work to be done includes furnishing all labor, materials, equipment and services required to complete all irrigation work indicated on the Drawings, as specified herein, or both. The work to be performed under this Section shall consist of furnishing all labor and materials necessary to construct a complete working and tested sprinkler irrigation system as per all drawings and specifications, providing 100 percent head to head coverage on all lawns and planting areas on the site. Included also will be maintenance and warranties.

B. The Contractor shall perform, but not be limited to, all of the following functions: Paying all connection fees, deposits and all other charges related to the connection to the water source.

Obtain all permits, complete all excavation, backfill, provide backflow device, tapping saddle, yoke, stop and waste, concrete vaults and miscellaneous pipe fitting. Make necessary road repairs, provide safety barrier, and make connection to water source. All in compliance to applicable codes and requirements of the utility companies involved.

C. Contractor to connect new valve control wires to existing controller.

D. The Drawings and Specifications must be interpreted and are intended to complement each other. The Contractor shall furnish and install all parts, which may be required by the Drawings and omitted by the Specifications, or vice versa, just as though required by both. Should there appear to be discrepancies or question of intent, the Contractor shall refer the matter to the Owner’s Authorized Representative for decision, and his interpretation shall be final, conclusive and binding.

E. All necessary changes to the Drawings to avoid any obstacles shall be made by the Contractor with the approval of the Owner’s Authorized Representative.

F. Trench excavation, back filling and bedding materials, together with the testing of the completed installation shall be included in this work.

G. The work shall be constructed and finished in every respect in a good, workmanlike and substantial manner, to the full intent and meaning of the Drawings and Specifications. All parts necessary for the proper and complete execution of the work, whether the same may have been specifically mentioned or not, or indicated on the Drawings, shall be done or furnished in a

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manner corresponding with the rest of the work as if the same were specifically herein described.

H. Record Drawing as well as Operating & Maintenance Manual generation, in accordance to these specifications shall also be included in this work.

I. If electrical service is not already in place, the Contractor will be required to make all necessary arrangements with Power Company including, but not limited to, paying fees, making power connections, providing poles, weatherhead and meter, etc., as specified on the plans. All permits, fees, and compliance with electrical company requirements, shall be the Contractor's responsibility.

1.4 SCOPE

A. The irrigation system shown on the Drawings and described within these Specifications represents an automatic controller irrigation system supplied from an existing culinary water system. The system is designed for a minimum operating pressure at the main connection of 80 PSI. The irrigation Contractor shall verify water pressure prior to construction and report any differences to Owner’s Authorized Representative.

1.5 EXISTING UTILITIES

A. Before any trenching, excavation, or digging below the surface for any reason is begun, the Contractor shall contact the owner, Blue Stakes, and all other necessary entities in order to determine as close as possible the location of all underground utilities and structures. Although identified, underground utilities and structures will be assumed to be in approximate locations.

The Contractor will conduct the work in such a manner to protect all utilities and structures from damage. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to repair or replace any damage incurred by the Contractor or the Contractor’s employees with identical materials to match the existing, at no expense to the Owner.

1.6 PROTECTION OF EXISTING SITE IMPROVEMENTS

A. The Contractor shall take necessary precautions to protect site improvements to remain, including, but not limited to buildings, storm drains, fences, paving surfaces, grounds, or utilities.

Should damage be incurred by the Contractor or the Contractor’s employees, the Contractor shall repair the damage to its original condition at the Contractor’s own expense.

1.7 ORDINANCES, PERMITS AND FEES

A. The Work under this Section shall comply with all ordinances and regulations of authorities having jurisdiction.

B. The Contractor shall obtain and pay for any and all permits, tests and certifications required for the execution of Work under this Section.

C. Furnish copies of Permits, Certifications and Approval Notices to the Owner’s Authorized Representative prior to requesting payment.

D. The Contractor shall initiate a “Request for Shutdown” any time a utility must be shut off to allow work progress. See the General Conditions for “Request for Shutdown” requirements.

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1.8 EXAMINATION OF CONDITIONS

A. The Contractor shall fully inform himself of existing conditions on the site before submitting his bid, and shall be fully responsible for carrying out all work required to fully and properly execute the work of the Contract, regardless of the conditions encountered in the actual Work. No claim for extra compensation or extension of time will be allowed on account of actual conditions inconsistent with those assumed, except those conditions described in the General Conditions.

B. Verify available water supply pressure and flow characteristics prior to beginning any work and report any discrepancies to owner and Landscape Architect.

1.9 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Contractor shall provide document or resume including at least the following items:

1. That Contractor has been installing sprinklers on commercial projects for ten previous consecutive years.

2. Contractor is licensed to perform landscape construction in the State of Utah.

3. Contractor is bondable for the work to be performed.

4. References of five projects of similar size and scope completed within the last ten years.

Three of the projects listed shall be local.

5. Irrigation…