7-Section 01610 - Material and Equipment 031826.pdf

ITB No.: 26-403/DL 01610 - 1 Rehab of Manholes, Sanitary Stations & Wet Wells - Phased Projects.

SECTION 01610

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED

A. Material and equipment incorporated into the Work:

1. Conform to applicable specifications and standards.

2. Comply with size, make, type, and quality specified, or as specifically approved in writing by the OWNER.

3. Manufactured and Fabricated Products

a. Two (2) or more items of the same kind shall be identical, by the same MANUFACTURER.

b. Products shall be suitable for service conditions.

4. Do not use material or equipment for any purpose other than that for which it is designed or is specified.

1.02 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. The Contract Documents include, but are not limited to, the following related sections:

1. Conditions of the Contract.

2. Summary of Work is included in Section 01010.

3. Special Project Procedures are included in Section 01100.

4. Submittals are included in Section 01300.

5. Cleaning is included in Section 01710.

6. Warranties and Bonds are included in Section 01740.

1.03 APPROVAL OF MATERIALS

A. Only new materials shall be incorporated in the Work. All materials furnished by the Contractor shall be subject to the inspection and approval of the OWNER. No material shall be delivered to the Work site without prior approval of the OWNER.

B. Within thirty (30) days after the effective date of the

Agreement, the Contractor shall submit to the OWNER, data relating to materials they propose to furnish for the work.

Such data shall be in sufficient detail to enable the OWNER to identify the particular product and to form an opinion as to its conformity to the specifications. The data shall comply with Section 01300.

C. Facilities and labor for handling and inspection of all materials shall be furnished by the Contractor. If the OWNER requires, either prior to beginning or during the progress of the work, the Contractor shall submit samples of materials for such special tests as may be necessary to demonstrate that they conform to the specifications. Such samples shall be furnished, stored, packed, and shipped as directed at the Contractor’s

ITB No.: 26-403/DL 01610 - 2 expense. Except as otherwise noted, the Contractor will make arrangements for and pay for the tests.

D. The Contractor shall submit data and samples sufficiently early to permit consideration and approval before materials are necessary for incorporation in the work. Any delay of approval resulting from the Contractor’s failure to submit samples or data promptly shall not be used as a basis of claim against the

OWNER.

E. In order to demonstrate the proficiency of workmen or to facilitate the choice among several textures, types, finishes and surfaces, the Contractor shall provide such samples of workmanship or finish as may be required.

F. The materials used on the work shall correspond to the approved samples or other data.

1.04 MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION

A. When Contract Documents require that installation of work shall comply with MANUFACTURER’s printed instructions, obtain and distribute copies of such instructions to parties involved in the installation, including three (3) copies to the OWNER.

B. Handle, install, connect, clean, condition, and adjust products in strict accord with such instructions and in conformity with specified requirements.

1. Should job conditions or specified requirements conflict with

MANUFACTURER’s instructions, consult with OWNER for further instructions.

2. Do not proceed with work without clear instructions.

C. Perform work in accordance with MANUFACTURER’s instructions. Do not omit any preparatory step or installation procedure unless specifically modified or exempted by Contract Documents.

1.05 TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING

A. Arrange deliveries of Products in accord with construction schedules, coordinate to avoid conflict with work and conditions at the site.

1. Deliver Products in undamaged condition, in MANUFACTURER’s original containers or packaging, with identifying labels intact and legible.

2. Immediately on delivery, inspect shipments to assure compliance with requirements of Contract Documents and approved submittals, and that Products are properly protected and undamaged.

B. Provide equipment and personnel to handle Products by methods to prevent soiling or damage to Products or packaging.

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1.06 STORAGE AND PROTECTION

A. The Contractor shall furnish a covered, weather-protected storage structure providing a clean, dry, noncorrosive environment for all special equipment to be incorporated into this project. The Contractor shall furnish a copy of the MANUFACTURER’s instructions for storage to the OWNER prior to storage of all equipment and materials. Materials not properly stored will not be included in a payment estimate.

B. Store products in accordance with MANUFACTURER’s instructions, with seals and labels intact and legible.

1. Store products subject to damage by the elements in weathertight enclosures.

2. Maintain temperature and humidity within the ranges required by MANUFACTURER’s instructions.

3. Store fabricated products above the ground, on blocking or skids, prevent soiling or staining. Cover products which are subject to deterioration with impervious sheet coverings, provide adequate ventilation to avoid condensation.

4. Store loose granular materials in a well-drained area on solid surfaces to prevent mixing with foreign matter.

C. All materials to be incorporated in the work shall be handled and stored by the Contractor before, during, and after shipment in a manner to prevent warping, twisting, bending, breaking, chipping, rusting and any injury, theft or damage of any kind whatsoever to the material.

D. Cement, sand, and lime shall be stored under a roof and off the ground and shall be kept completely dry at all times. All structural and miscellaneous steel and reinforcing steel shall be stored off the ground or otherwise to prevent accumulations of dirt or grease and in a position to prevent accumulations of standing water and to minimize rusting.

E. All materials which, in the opinion of the OWNER, have become so damaged as to be unfit for the use intended or specified shall be promptly removed from the site of the work and the Contractor shall receive no compensation for the damaged material or its removal.

F. Arrange storage in a manner to provide easy access for inspection. Make periodic inspections of stored Products to assure that Products are maintained under specified conditions and free from damage or deterioration.

G. Protection After Installation

1. Provide substantial coverings as necessary to protect installed products from damage from traffic and subsequent construction operations. Remove covering when no longer needed.

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H. The Contractor shall be responsible for all material and supplies sold and delivered to the OWNER under this Contract until final inspection of the work and acceptance thereof by the OWNER. In the event any such material and supplies are lost, stolen, damaged, or destroyed prior to final inspection and acceptance, the Contractor shall replace same without additional cost to the OWNER.

I. Should the Contractor fail to take proper action on storage and handling of materials under this Contract within seven (7) days after written notice to do so has been given, the OWNER retains the right to correct all deficiencies noted in previously transmitted written notice and deduct the cost associated with these corrections from the Contractor’s Contract. These costs may be comprised of expenditures for labor, equipment usage, administrative, clerical, engineering, and any other costs associated with making the necessary corrections.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Solvent-free, high build epoxy series, 100% solids, high-build protective epoxy coating designed to protect substrates from corrosive environments in wastewater and industrial service, safe for aquatic life per EPA 2007.0.

B. Materials shall be ALL Warren Environmental products.

2.2 PRODUCTS - GENERAL

A. Application: Warren epoxy products are applied by a patented heated meter/mix plural-component spray, trowel, brush, pour and squeegee. Warren Environmental products shall be applied by trained/approved Warren Environmental products applicators only.

B. Health & Safety: Components are hazardous materials before being mixed. Contractor shall consult the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheets before using the products.

C. Storage: Shelf life is one year from date of shipment.

Materials shall be kept dry, protected from weather, stored under cover, and stored between 33°F and 120°F. Contractor shall not store near flame or heat.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

A. Surface Preparation: Contractor shall prepare the concrete in compliance with SSPC-SP 13/NACE No. 6 with a clean substrate profile of CSP 4-6 per ICRI No. 310.2R-2013.

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B. Steel Preparation: Contractor shall prepare all steel work in compliance with SSPC-SP 10/NACE No. 2 Near White Blast Cleaning.

A minimum angular profile of 3-5 mils.

C. Ductile & Cast Iron Preparation:

Contractor shall prepare all ductile & cast iron in compliance with NAPF 500-03, Solvent, Hand Tool, Power Tool, and or Abrasive Blast to remove all oil, grease, asphalt, cement or other loosely adherent deleterious contaminants and achieve a minimum angular surface profile of 3 -5 mils. Tightly adherent annealing oxide can remain.

D. Contractor shall comply with all other application aspects in compliance with manufacturer’s instructions.

E. Contractor shall obtain from owner a notice to proceed prior to starting work on each location. Failure to obtain the NTP may result in the owner halting all work at the cost of the contractor.

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