695-20-102 - Specifications.pdf

East Side Drainage Canal Project # 695-20-102

For the Department of Veterans Affairs

Clement. J. Zablocki Veterans Medical Center Milwaukee, WI. 53295

PROJECT MANUAL

Bid Documents

02/10/2023

GUIDON DESIGN INC.

PROJECT CONTACTS:

OWNER: CLEMENT J. ZABLOCKI VA MEDICAL CENTER

Attn: James Beier 5000 W. National Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53295 Phone: 414.384.2000 x 47297 Email: James.Beier@va.gov

AE PROJECT MANAGER: GUIDON DESIGN INC.

Attn: Chad Butler 1221 N. Pennsylvania Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46202 Phone: 317.800.6388 x 108 Email: cbutler@guidondesign.com

CIVIL ENGINEER: GUIDON DESIGN INC.

Attn: TJ Schmid 1221 N. Pennsylvania Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46202 Phone: 317.800.6388 x 169 Email: tschmid@guidondesign.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-21 01 00 00A DNR Permit Approval and Conditions 01 01 10 SN Special Notes 05-19 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 03-20 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules - Appendix 01 33 23 Submittals, RFI’s and Construction Bulletins 02-23 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 10-22 01 35 26A AWE Focus Program Review 2016

Construction: Excavation Safety 01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-22 01 74 19A Construction Waste Management - Appendix 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete 01-21

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 07-16 31 20 00A Site Specific Geotech Report 31 23 19 Dewatering 10-12 31 23 23.33 Flowable Fill 10-12

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 08-16 32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates 05-18 32 90 00 Planting 08-16

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 12-17

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

The drawings listed below accompanying this specification form a part of the contract.

Drawing No. Title

GI000 COVER SHEET

GI001 GENERAL NOTES

GI002 PHASING PLAN

VF101 TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY

CD101 DEMOLITION PLAN

CD501 DEMOLITION PLAN

CS101 SITE PLAN

CS501 SITE DETAILS

CS502 SITE DETAILS

CS503 SITE DETAILS

CS504 SITE DETAILS

CU101 UTILITY PLAN

CU501 UTILITY DETAILS

CG101 GRADING PLAN

CG201 CANAL CROSS-SECTIONS

CG102 EXISTING & PROPOSED WATER SURFACE

ELEVATIONS

LS101 LANDSCAPE PLAN

CJ101 EROSION CONTROL PLAN

CJ102 DEWATERING PLAN

CJ501 EROSION CONTROL DETAILS

CJ502 EROSION CONTROL DETAILS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Refer to Specification 01 35 26 for Safety and Infection Control requirements.

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. See included Scope of Work and Drawings.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only as described in the solicitation in accordance with FAR 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction).

C. Offices of Guidon Design, as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

D. All employees of Contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access. Refer to Specification 01 01 10-SN for fingerprint, badging, construction door access and parking requirements.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S) – SEE BID SCHEDULE

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and specifications (contract documents) may be obtained from the SAM.gov website where the solicitation is posted. Hard copies will be the responsibility and expense of the Contractor(s).

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Submit the Site Security Plan meeting requirements as listed below and in accordance with Section 01 33 23 SUBMITTALS within 60 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed meeting.

B. Security Plan:

1. The Security Plan defines both physical and administrative security procedures that will remain effective for the entire duration of the contract.

2. The General Contractor is responsible for assuring that all sub-contractors working on the contract and their employees also comply with these regulations.

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C. Security Procedures:

1. Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate badge. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

2. A Special Agreement SAC form is required for every contract employee. See the SPECIAL NOTES specification for an example of this SAC form. This needs to be supplied to the COR for every contract employee on the jobsite. Even if the Contractor has an active badge, a SAC form is needed for the COR’s records.

3. Before starting work the Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer so that security escort arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

4. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer.

5. VA reserves the right to shut down the project site and order Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

D. Document Control:

1. The Contractor is responsible for safekeeping of all drawings, project manual and other project information. This information shall be shared only with those with a specific need to accomplish the project.

2. These security documents shall not be removed or transmitted from the project site without the written approval of Contracting Officer.

3. All paper waste or electronic media shall be shredded and destroyed in a manner acceptable to the VA.

4. Notify Contracting Officer and Site Security Officer immediately when there is a loss or compromise of “sensitive information”.

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions:

1. Permits shall be issued for Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only. See the SPECIAL NOTES Specification.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by

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01 00 00 - 3 the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers, and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

B. Temporary storage facilities and utilities may be requested, built, or implemented by the Contractor, but only with the approval of the COR.

They shall be provided with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. Any temporary storage or utilities shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. Ultimately, working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the COR.

1. Do not store materials and equipment in other than assigned areas.

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas only. Provide unobstructed access to roadways and sidewalks – complying with the traffic control plan – or other areas as required.

3. Storage of Contractor's materials and equipment will be permitted subject to fire and safety requirements.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting Officer, use only established roads and assigned laydown areas as authorized by the COR. When materials are transported or delivered in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. Deliveries at the Loading Dock shall be coordinated with the COR. The Contractor shall not cross curbs, lawns or sidewalks, and shall protect existing conditions from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

D. The Contractor and all subcontractor employees are subject to rules of Medical Center applicable to their conduct.

E. Execute work to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during construction, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by COR where required by limited working space. Refer to the SPECIAL NOTES Specification for more details.

F. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services in the Medical Center and on the VA campus. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services when needed. Where necessary to cut existing pipes (sanitary drain, roof drain, condensate drain), electrical wires, Milwaukee, WI 53295 February 10, 2023

01 00 00 - 4 conduits, cables, etc., of utility services, or of fire protection systems or communications systems (except telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR. All such actions shall be coordinated with the COR.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COR, in writing, 21 days in advance of proposed interruption.

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

3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of Medical Center Campus. Interruption time approved by Medical Center Campus may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

4. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of COR. Such approval will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical.

5. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the construction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

G. Phasing:

1. Submit the Phasing Plan meeting requirements as listed below and in accordance with Section 01 33 23 SUBMITTALS within 60 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed meeting.

2. The Medical Center Campus must maintain its operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. Refer to Specification 01 32

16.15 for schedule requirements.

3. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site. In

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01 00 00 - 5 addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site.

Arrange such phasing dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to COR and Contractor and in conjunction with the drawings.

4. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BUILD SMALL REACHES 200 FEET AT A TIME TO

PROTECT THE CHANNEL FROM WASHING OUT WHEN RAIN IS IMPENDING. SEE

FULL PERMIT IN 01 00 00 APPENDIX A FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.

PHASE 1:

· INSTALL ALL EROSION CONTROL BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

· INSTALL BYPASS PUMPING FOR ALL WATER FLOWING INTO EXISTING CANAL.

CONTINUE BYPASS UNTIL PROJECT COMPLETION, ADJUSTING AS 200 FT

SECTIONS MOVE.

· NOTE STORMWATER DISCHARGE POINTS THAT NEED TO BE INCORPORATED INTO

BYPASS AS WORK AREA MOVES, INCLUDING:

TWO UPSTREAM CONCRETE BOXES

TWO 48" RCP

18" RCP

12" RCP

CONCRETE DITCH

PHASE 2:

· CONTRACTOR SHALL REMOVE IDENTIFIED TREES, AND VEGETATION WITHIN

CLEARING LIMITS.

· CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTALL COFFER DAMS TO STOP WATER FOR PUMP, AND

SEDIMENT TRAPS

PHASE 3:

· REMOVE EXISTING CANAL AND INSTALL NEW STREAM FEATURES IN 200 FT

MAXIMUM SECTIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH DNR AND USACE PERMIT

REQUIREMENTS, WORKING DOWNSTREAM TO UPSTREAM. ESTABLISHED DISTURBED

AREAS WITH PERMANENT EROSION CONTROL BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES PRIOR

TO MOVING A WORKING AREA.

· INSTALL NEW HEADWALL, RIP-RAP, AND GEOTEXTILE ON DOUBLE BOX CULVERT

· INSTALL STORM SEWERS, STRUCTURES, AND REPLACE CONCRETE DITCH.

PHASE 4:

· INSTALL VEGETATION

· REMOVE BYPASS AFTER ESTABLISHMENT PERIOD.

H. The project site is generally located in the southeast corner of the VA campus, north of National Ave., east of General Mitchel Blvd, south of the CLCs (Buildings 146/147/148) and west of Brewers Blvd.

1. The project site will be available to the Contractor immediately after issuance of the Notice to Proceed (to coordinate the pre-construction survey and for the preparation of other pre-construction submittals). Upon approval of all required pre-

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01 00 00 - 6 construction submittals, the project site and any approved laydown areas will be turned over to Contractor for mobilization and work.

2. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against unnecessary destruction or damage, so that Medical Center Campus operations will not be hindered.

Coordinate protection means in areas so that Medical Center Campus operations will continue without impact to staff, visitors and patients during the construction period.

I. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, seven (7) feet minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings.

Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. VA padlock shall be daisy-chained with Contractor padlock for our access at any time. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 15 inches. Bottom of fences shall extend to 1-inch above grade. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

J. When the construction site is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance, specifically:

1. Grass and weeds shall be mowed/cut regularly inside the construction fence.

2. Storage of materials and equipment shall be orderly.

3. Contractor portable toilets shall be serviced and cleaned by an outside service contractor.

K. Abandoned Lines: As necessary, all service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged at the main, branch or panel they originate from.

L. Existing Conditions: Upon completion of demolition activities, there may be other existing infrastructure to remain (buried or overhead conduit, wire or piping). The Contractor shall be responsible for supporting and anchoring this infrastructure (that will remain) to meet current code requirements.

M. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of Medical Center Campus traffic, comply with the following:

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

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01 00 00 - 7 excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must always be open to traffic. Provide adequate traffic control (signage, flagmen) when reducing roadways to one lane of travel. Follow traffic control plan as noted in the drawings.

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

3. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by COR. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Article, USE OF

ROADWAYS.

N. Pre-Construction Submittal Requirements (items required to be complete prior to mobilization):

Preconstruction Submittal Spec Ref. Due

Surety Bonds & Certificates of Insurance

01 33 23 Prior to NTP

SF 1413s (Subcontractor List) 01 33 23 Pursuant to FAR 52.222-11

Schedule Consultant Qualification Proposal

01 32 16.15 15d after award

Construction Schedule (Initial) 01 32 16.15 30d after NTP

Accident Prevention Plan 01 35 26 30d after NTP

Construction Site Security Plan 01 00 00 60d after NTP

Construction Phasing Plan 01 00 00 60d after NTP

Existing Conditions Survey 01 00 00 60d after NTP

Submittal Register 01 33 23 60d after NTP

Schedule of Values 01 33 23 60d after NTP

Activity Hazard Analyses 01 35 26 60d after NTP; or 15d prior to Activity

SSHO and CP Memorandum 01 35 26 60d after NTP

OSHA Certificates and Applicable Training Documents

01 35 26 60d after NTP

Infection Control Plan 01 35 26 60d after NTP

Fire Safety Plan 01 35 26 60d after NTP

Environmental Protection Plan 01 57 19 60d after NTP

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Construction Waste Management Plan

01 74 19 60d after NTP

Sustainable Construction Spreadsheet

01 81 13 30d after Kickoff

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Submit the Existing Conditions Survey as listed below and in accordance with Section 01 33 23 SUBMITTALS within 60 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed meeting.

B. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey of the project site with the COR and furnish a written report. This report shall list:

1. Existing condition and types of roads, curbs, grassy areas, existing above-ground infrastructure (signage, lighting, structures, hydrants) and other items not required to be altered during the contract work.

2. Any discrepancies between drawings and existing conditions at site.

3. Areas for working space, materials storage, and routes of access to areas within buildings where alterations occur, and which have been agreed upon by Contractor and COR.

C. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of COR, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government.

Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.243-70).

D. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected final inspection date, the Contractor and COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of areas involved in the Existing Conditions Survey.

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by Contractor to above-grade infrastructure (roads, curbs, signage, hydrants, landscaping) and other surfaces, despite protection measures; and will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workers in executing work of this contract.

E. Protection: As required, provide the following protective measures:

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1. Wherever existing building envelope surfaces are disturbed they shall be protected against water infiltration. In case of leaks, they shall be repaired immediately upon discovery.

2. Temporary protection against damage for portions of existing structures and grounds where work is to be done, materials handled, and equipment moved and/or relocated.

3. Protection of interior of existing structures always, from damage, dust, and weather inclemency. Wherever work is performed, floor surfaces that are to remain in place shall be adequately protected prior to starting work, and this protection shall be maintained intact until all work in the area is completed.

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

A. Refer to Specification 01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT for more information. Materials and equipment accruing from work removed and from demolition activities, shall be disposed of as follows:

1. Reserved items (existing to remain or existing to relocate) which are to remain property of the Government are identified in the drawings. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Store such items as directed by COR.

2. Items not reserved shall become property of the Contractor and be removed by Contractor from Medical Center.

3. Soils are expected to be native. Contaminated soils are not expected. If found, contaminated soils shall be disposed of in accordance with VA and State of Wisconsin requirements.

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

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

B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those

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01 00 00 - 10 facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

C. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and "Operations and Storage Areas" for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.

D. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in General Conditions. A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is (is not?) required for this project. The Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. The Contractor shall submit a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for NPDES approval. The Contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements. Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

2. Providing waste receptacles at convenient locations and provide regular collection of wastes;

3. Locating equipment wash down areas on site, and provide appropriate control of wash-waters;

4. Providing protected storage areas for chemicals, paints, solvents, fertilizers, and other potentially toxic materials; and

5. Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

6. The construction plans have been reviewed for DNR and USACE permitting. Contractor’s SWPPP shall not deviate from requirements set forth in DNR and USACE permits (See 01 00 00 Appendix A).

1.10 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter, or remove any other infrastructure without approval of the COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found

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01 00 00 - 11 to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

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

Existing work disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workers to existing infrastructure which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.243-70) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

A. Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of, or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

1. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by Terracon, report date September 10, 2021 Terracon Project No. 58215181(See Section 31 20 00 - Appendix A).

B. Subsurface conditions have been developed by core borings. Logs of subsurface exploration are shown diagrammatically in Section 31 20 00 - Appendix A.

C. Soils and geotechnical reports are included with these specifications as an appendix Division 31 and shall be considered part of the Contract Documents.

D. Government does not guarantee that other materials will not be encountered, nor that proportions, conditions or character of several materials will not vary from those indicated by explorations. Bidders are expected to examine site of work and logs of borings; and, after investigation, decide for themselves character of materials and make their bids accordingly. Upon proper application to Department of Veterans Affairs, bidders will be permitted to make subsurface explorations of their own at site.

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1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines and benchmarks, indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The Contractor shall furnish, at Contractor's own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them.

If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the Contracting Officer may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the Contractor.

B. Establish and plainly mark such lines and grades that are reasonably necessary to properly assure that location, orientation, and elevations established for new work are in accordance with lines and elevations shown on contract drawings.

C. Following completion of general mass excavation and before any other permanent work is performed, establish, and plainly mark (through use of appropriate batter boards or other means) sufficient additional survey control points or system of points as may be necessary to assure proper alignment, orientation, and grade of all major features of work.

Survey shall include, but not be limited to, location of lines and grades of major utilities and elevations of valves and hydrants:

1. Such additional survey control points or system of points thus established shall be checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer. Furnish such certification to the COR before any work is placed.

D. Whenever changes from contract drawings are made in line or grading requiring certificates, record such changes on a reproducible drawing bearing the registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer seal, and forward these drawings upon completion of work to COR.

E. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall furnish the COR an electronic copy at the scale of the contract drawings, showing the finished grades of the new work. These drawings shall bear the seal of the registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer.

F. The Contractor shall perform the surveying and layout work of this and other articles and specifications in accordance with the provisions of Article "Professional Surveying Services".

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1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The Contractor shall maintain a full size set of construction drawings which will be kept current during construction of the project, to include all contract changes, modifications, and clarifications. These “red-line” construction drawings shall be the basis for the as-built set forwarded at the conclusion of the project to the AE and VA for review and acceptance.

B. All variations shall be shown in the same general detail as used in the contract drawings. To ensure compliance, as-built “red-line” drawings shall be made available for the COR review, as often as requested.

C. Contractor shall email as-built “red-line” drawings in the electronic version (scanned PDF) to the COR monthly for progress payment purposes.

D. Contractor shall submit as-built “red-line” drawings in the electronic version (scanned PDF) to the COR at the completion of all new work and after acceptance of the project by the COR. The COR shall forward this submittal to the Architect/Engineer for review/approval and so that formal CAD as-built drawings can be developed for the VA.

E. As required, Contractors shall update (as work is completed) the VA exterior/site utility master schematic books. These books are in the FM office.

1.15 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT – NOT USED

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on Medical Center Campus property and, when authorized by the COR, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work.

Temporary roads shall be constructed, and restoration performed by the Contractor at Contractor's expense. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

1.17 CONTRACTOR’S FIELD OFFICE – NOT USED

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF EXISTING ELEVATORS – NOT USED

1.20 TEMPORARY USE OF NEW ELEVATORS – NOT USED

1.21 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Provide ample temporary sanitary toilet accommodations (port-a-johns) inside the construction fence. Keep such places clean and free from flies and vermin. All appliances are to be removed prior to completion of contract, and premises left perfectly clean.

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1.22 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES – NOT USED

1.23 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

1.24 TESTS/TESTING

A. Coordinate with Specification 01 45 29.

B. The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR and provide a written Testing and Start-Up plan complete with any component level, equipment level, or sub-system level breakdowns. The Testing and Start-Up plan shall be coordinated with the Phasing Plan. The Testing and Start-Up plan will provide a schedule and a written sequence of what will be tested, how and what the expected outcome will be. This document will be submitted for approval by the COR. The Contractor shall document the results of the approved plan and include the marked-up Testing and Start-Up plan with the as-built and O&M documentation.

C. Conduct final tests required in various sections of specifications in presence of the COR. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, instruments, and forms, to conduct and record such tests.

D. Coordinate Testing and Start-Up with Training as necessary.

E. All related components as defined above shall be functioning when any system component is tested. Tests shall be completed within a reasonably period during which operating and environmental conditions remain reasonably constant and are typical of the design conditions.

F. Individual test result of any component, where required, will only be accepted when submitted with the test results of related components and of the entire system.

1.25 TRAINING, INSTRUCTIONS AND O&M MANUALS

A. Training & Instructions: Contractor shall provide qualified, factory-trained manufacturers' representatives to give detailed training to assigned Department of Veterans Affairs personnel in the operation and complete maintenance for each piece of equipment. All such training will be at the job site. These requirements are more specifically detailed in the various technical specification sections.

Instructions for different items of equipment that are component parts of a complete system, shall be given in an integrated, progressive manner. All instructors for every piece of component equipment in a system shall be available until instructions for all items included in the system have been completed. This is to assure proper instruction in the operation of inter-related systems. All instruction periods shall be at such times as scheduled by the COR and shall be considered concluded only when the COR is satisfied regarding complete and thorough coverage. The Contractor shall submit a course outline with associated material to the COR for review and approval prior to scheduling training to ensure the subject matter covers the expectations of the VA and the contractual requirements. The

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Department of Veterans Affairs reserves the right to request the removal of, and substitution for, any instructor who, in the opinion of the COR, does not demonstrate sufficient qualifications in accordance with requirements for instructors above.

B. Contractor shall furnish Operating and Maintenance manuals (firstly, electronic PDF copies for review and approval, then one set hard copy when VA approves) and verbal instructions when required by the various sections of the specifications and as hereinafter specified.

C. O&M Manuals: Operating and Maintenance manuals shall be required for each separate piece of equipment. An equipment-specific O&M shall be included at project completion, via electronic submittal, even if the original submittal included a generic O&M or if the equipment was delivered with a hard copy O&M. Manuals shall be complete, detailed guides for the operation and maintenance of equipment. Model and serial numbers shall be noted in the O&M manual. They shall include complete information necessary for starting, adjusting, maintaining in continuous operation for long periods of time and dismantling and reassembling of the complete units and sub-assembly components.

Manuals shall include an index covering all component parts clearly cross-referenced to diagrams and illustrations. Illustrations shall include "exploded" views showing and identifying each separate item.

Emphasis shall be placed on the use of special tools and instruments.

The function of each piece of equipment, component, accessory and control shall be clearly and thoroughly explained. All necessary precautions for the operation of the equipment and the reason for each precaution shall be clearly set forth. Manuals must reference the exact model, style and size of the piece of equipment and system being furnished. Manuals referencing equipment similar to but of a different model, style, and size than that furnished will not be accepted.

1.26 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY – NOT USED

1.27 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

1.28 STORAGE SPACE FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

1.29 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

A. Provide a Construction Sign as directed by the COR. All wood members shall be of framing lumber. Cover sign frame with 24-gauge galvanized sheet steel nailed securely around edges and on all bearings. Provide three 4x4-in posts (or equivalent round posts) set four feet into ground. Set bottom of sign level at three feet above ground and secure to posts with through bolts. Make posts full height of sign. Brace posts with 2x4-in material as directed.

B. Paint all surfaces of sign and posts two coats of white gloss paint.

Border and letters shall be of black gloss paint, except project title which shall be blue gloss paint.

C. Maintain sign and remove it when directed by the COR.

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D. Detail Drawing of construction sign showing required legend and other characteristics of sign is shown on the drawings.

1.30 SAFETY SIGN

A. Provide a Safety Sign as directed by COR. Face of sign shall be ¾-in-thick exterior grade plywood. Provide two 4x4-in posts extending full height of sign and three feet into ground. Set bottom of sign level at four feet above ground.

B. Paint all surfaces of Safety Sign and posts with one prime coat and two coats of white gloss paint. Letters and design shall be painted with gloss paint of colors noted.

C. Maintain sign and remove it when directed by COR.

D. Drawing details in VA Signage Design Manual, Section 11 Specialty Signs (found on VA TIL) show required legend and other characteristics of sign and are shown on the drawings.

E. Post the number of accident-free days daily.

1.31 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

A. During the construction period through completion, provide photographic documentation of construction progress and at selected milestones per these specifications. The photographs shall meet the following qualifications:

1. Images may be taken by the General Contractor or a subcontracted commercial photographer and must show distinctly, at as large a scale as possible, all parts of work embraced in the picture.

1. Each digital image shall be taken with a professional grade camera with minimum size of 6 megapixels (MP).

2. Each digital image will require a DATE and FILE NAME consistent with a naming system for the entire project. Contractor may propose a file naming system for COR approval. Location of photos shall be shown from an included PDF of the drawings for easy reference.

3. Regular documentation (photograph and drawings) shall capture actual conditions throughout construction and at critical milestones.

Documentation shall be uploaded via VA-preferred file transfer protocol.

4. Regular photo documentation shall be uploaded weekly along with Daily Logs and Certified Payrolls as regular administrative data.

5. Before construction, the project site, adjacent streets, buildings, roadways, parkways, driveways, curbs, sidewalks, landscaping, adjacent utilities, and adjacent structures surrounding the site shall be documented. Overlapping photographic techniques shall be

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6. Construction progress shall be photographed, documented, and tracked daily when work is progressing.

7. As-built condition of site utilities shall be documented prior to backfilling. This process shall include all underground utilities within the project site. Overlapping photographic techniques shall be used to ensure maximum coverage.

1.32 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES – NOT USED

1.33 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

A. Where the Contractor or any of the Contractor's employees, prior to, or during the construction work, are advised of or discover any possible archeological, historical and/or cultural resources, the Contractor shall immediately notify the COR verbally, and then with a written follow up.

1.34 VA TRIRIGA CPMS – NOT USED

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State of Wisconsin

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

1027 W St. Paul Ave.

Milwaukee, WI, 53233

Tony Evers, Governor

Adam N. Payne, Secretary Telephone 608-266-2621

Toll Free 1-888-936-7463

TTY Access via relay - 711

2/6/2023

James Beier IP-SE-2022-41-03199

5000 W. National Avenue

Milwaukee, WI 53295

[sent electronically]

RE: Application to modify a stream course in the City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County

Dear Mr. Beier:

The Department of Natural Resources has completed its review of your application for a permit to modify a section of stream channel of Wood Creek located in the SE 1/4, NW 1/4, Section 35, Township 07, Range 21E, City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee

County. You will be pleased to know your application is approved.

I am attaching a copy of your permit, which lists the many important conditions that must be followed to protect water quality and habitat. A copy of the permit must be posted for reference at the project site. Please read your permit conditions carefully so that you are fully aware of what is expected of you.

Please note you are required to submit photographs of the completed project within 7 days after you've finished construction.

This helps both of us to document the completion of the project and compliance with the permit conditions.

Your next step will be to notify me of the date on which you plan to start construction and again after your project is complete.

If you have any questions about your permit, please call me at (608) 575-9849 or email alison.masek@wisconsin.gov.

Sincerely, Alison Masek

Water Management Specialist

Email CC:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

County Zoning Administrator

Michelle Hase, WDNR

Craig Helker, WDNR

Susan Coyle, MMSD

STATE OF WISCONSIN STREAM REALIGNMENT PERMIT

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES IP-SE-2022-41-03199

Application of James Beier is hereby granted under Sections Ch 30.195(1) and Ch 30.208, Wisconsin Statutes, to modify the channel of Wood Creek located in the SE 1/4, NW 1/4, Section 35, Township 07, Range 21E, City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee

County, subject to the following conditions:

PERMIT

1. You must notify Alison Masek at phone (608) 575-9849 or email alison.masek@wisconsin.gov before starting construction and again not more than 5 days after the project is complete.

2. You must complete the project as described on or before 2/06/2026. If you will not complete the project by this date, you must submit a written request for an extension prior to expiration of the initial time limit specified in the permit. Your request must identify the requested extension date. The Department shall extend the time limit for an individual permit or contract for no longer than an additional 5 years if you request the extension before the initial time limit expires. You may not begin or continue construction after the original permit expiration date unless the Department extends the permit in writing or grants a new permit.

3. This permit does not authorize any work other than what you specifically describe in your application and plans, and as modified by the conditions of this permit. If you wish to alter the project or permit conditions, you must first obtain written approval of the Department.

4. Before you start your project, you must first obtain any permit or approval that may be required for your project by local zoning ordinances and by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. You are responsible for contacting these local and federal authorities to determine if they require permits or approvals for your project. These local and federal authorities are responsible for determining if your project complies with their requirements.

5. Upon reasonable notice, you shall allow access to your project site during reasonable hours to any Department employee who is investigating the project's construction, operation, maintenance or permit compliance.

6. The Department may modify or revoke this permit for good cause, including if the project is not completed according to the terms of the permit or if the Department determines the activity is detrimental to the public interest.

7. You must post a copy of this permit at a conspicuous location on the project site, visible from the waterway, for at least five days prior to construction, and remaining at least five days after construction. You must also have a copy of the permit and approved plan available at the project site at all times until the project is complete.

8. Your acceptance of this permit and efforts to begin work on this project signify that you have read, understood and agreed to follow all conditions of this permit.

9. You must submit a series of photographs to the Department, within one week of completing work on the site. The photographs must be taken from different vantage points and depict all work authorized by this permit.

10. You, your agent, and any involved contractors or consultants may be considered a party to the violation pursuant to

Section 30.292, Wis. Stats., for any violations of Chapter 30, Wisconsin Statutes, or this permit.

11. Construction shall be accomplished in such a manner as to minimize erosion and siltation into surface waters. Erosion control measures (such as silt fence and straw bales) must meet or exceed the technical standards of ch. NR 151, Wis. Adm.

Code. The technical standards are found at: http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/stormwater/standards/const_standards.html .

12. All equipment used for the project including but not limited to tracked vehicles, barges, boats, hoses, sheet pile and pumps shall be de-contaminated for invasive and exotic viruses and species prior to use and after use.

The following steps must be taken every time you move your equipment to avoid transporting invasive and exotic viruses and species. To the extent practicable, equipment and gear used on infested waters shall not be used on other non-infested waters.

1. Inspect and remove aquatic plants, animals, and mud from your equipment.

2. Drain all water from your equipment that comes in contact with infested waters, including but not limited to tracked vehicles, barges, boats, hoses, sheet pile and pumps.

3. Dispose of aquatic plants, animals in the trash. Never release or transfer aquatic plants, animals or water from one waterbody to another.

4. Wash your equipment with hot (>140º F) and/or high-pressure water,

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Allow your equipment to dry thoroughly for 5 days.

STREAM CONDITIONS:

13. Construction must take place during low water periods and no in-water construction can take place between March 1st through June 15th of each calendar year.

14. Construction must be subdivided into daily subsections of work. No more than 200 ft of the channel may be disturbed during construction at one time.

15. The new channel's banks must be stabilized before it is opened up to receive stream flow. To minimize erosion, the downstream end of the new channel must be opened first.

16. No portion of the bank or upland which is altered or disturbed and, as a result, unstable may remain unprotected for more than 7 days.

17. Appropriate erosion control measures must be in-place and effective during every phase of this project.

18. If pumping is necessary to remove accumulated water from construction areas, all pumped water must be treated in accordance with DNR Dewatering technical standard 1061 prior to discharge to the river and/or its tributaries.

19. Actions required to be taken if stream is overloaded:

• Main dewatering pumps will be disengaged until stream flow stabilizes. At that point the pump will be re-engaged.

• Water will be allowed to stabilize and then pumped from work zones into live channel after being visually checked for clarity. Test for solids content will be done when necessary.

• If excessive amounts of sediment have collected within the by-pass area it will be removed and exported

20. Actions required to be taken to minimize downstream…