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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

ENGINEERING SERVICES DIVISION

SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

REBUILD SPRING LAKE OSTRUCTION LIGHT

U.S. COAST GUARD AIDS TO NAVIGATION TEAM

MUSKEGON

MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN

FEBRUARY 2018

COMMANDING OFFICER

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

CIVIL ENGINEERING UNIT, RM 2179

1240 EAST NINTH STREET

CLEVELAND, OHIO 44199-2060

AUTHOR:
D.G. Ward

P.G. Bazil, P.E.

DIV 1
FINAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Division Section Title Page

01 11 00Scope of Work4
01 11 16Work by Others5
01 14 00Contractor Work Hours6
01 14 13Pre-Bid Site Visits6
01 14 14Pre-Construction Site Conditions6
01 14 16Coordination7
01 14 19Field Adjustments8
01 18 17Environmental Permits8
01 26 13Request for Information8
01 31 19Project Meetings10
01 32 16Construction Schedule, Schedule of Values
and Progress Schedule10
01 32 26Construction Daily Reports11
01 33 00Submittal Procedures12
01 35 29Safety Program14
01 51 00Temporary Utilities15
01 55 00Access Roads and Parking15
01 55 29Staging Areas and Access16
01 57 23Pollution Control17
01 58 00Marine Lights and Signals17
01 65 00Recovered Materials Notice18
01 66 16Safety Data Sheets and Handling Procedures19
01 74 00General Cleanup and Site Restoration of Work Areas19
01 78 00As-Built Drawings20
List of Submittals21
Contract Item Acceptance Request22

2 SITE WORK

02 41 13 Selective Site Demolition 23

3 CONCRETE

03 20 00Concrete Reinforcing24
03 30 00Cast-in-Concrete26

5 METALS

05 12 40 Structural Steel – Navigational Aid Structures 29

TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont.)

6 WOOD, PLASTIC AND COMPOSITES

06 16 28Plywood Day-Markers34
06 74 13Fiberglass Reinforced Gratings35

9 FINISHES

09 91 50Painting of Navigational Aid Structures37
09 97 70Reflective Graphic Film42

10 SPECIALTIES

10 99 20Fiberglass Grating44
10 99 70Bird Deterrent Spikes46

26 ELECTRICAL

26 31 14 Lightning Protection for Steel Tower Structures 47

31 EARTHWORK

31 23 35Stone Fill49
31 62 16Steel H-Piles52

DIVISION 1

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

(January 2012 Version)

SECTION 01 11 00

SCOPE OF WORK

Scope of Work WORK INCLUDED: Major items of work shall include the following:

Base Work, paragraphs 1.1 through 1.12:

1.1 Fabricate the steel foundation collar, NAVAID pole, platform and equipment. The collar shall consist of interior framing and access ladder. The tower shall be fabricated as shown on the reference drawings with the modifications as outlined on sheet C-01. All cutting, shaping and welding shall be included. The upper portion of the collar, handrails and platform shall be painted and the NAVAID pole shall be galvanized.

1.2 Determine the exact location of the submerged pipeline in the vicinity of the obstruction marker. Assure that driving of piles and placement of the steel foundation collar assures adequate clearance from the pipeline. Contact City of Ferrysburg at (616) 842-5803 prior to any field work.

1.3 Remove the existing day-marker and optic to be salvaged and deliver to ANT Muskegon. Cut and remove single pile structure at the elevation indicated on the drawings.

1.4 Place and install the base collar, with internal pile guides, around the center pile. Position and drive the perimeter piles around the center pile within the internal template. Level the foundation collar around the bearing piles.

1.5 Place gravel fill from the base of the foundation to the elevation indicated. Fill material shall be consolidated and worked around piles. Larger stone shall be placed in the base of the collar as indicated.

1.6 Place a concrete layer atop the gravel fill as shown on Sheet C-03 to form a water seal and de-water the foundation for rebar work.

1.7 Drill the tops of the piles to accept rebar dowels. Extend rebar dowels through the piles and secure to the rebar ties of the foundation collar. The collar shall be level and at the elevation indicated.

1.8 Install the anchor bolt rebar and secure the tower anchor bolts in place. Anchor bolts shall be tied to the rebar. Use of a template will be required to secure anchor bolts in place for installation of concrete.

1.9 Cast and place concrete in the remaining portion of the foundation as shown on sheet C-03. Provide a one-inch crown of the center of the concrete to provide for drainage.

1.10 Install the NAVAID pole and secure to anchor bolts. Use leveling bolts and place non-shrink grout beneath the base plate.

1.11 Fabricate and install warning day markers (3NW), 3 feet square fabricated from ¾” exterior grade plywood. The day-markers shall be prime-coated and painted. Apply a two-inch wide orange retro-reflective film around the perimeter of the markers. Letters for “DANGER” shall be black, 6” high Sans-Sarif text, formed from retro-reflective film. Mount the markers using bolts drilled and fastened to the NAVAID pole railings as shown on the drawings.

1.12 Install the Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) consisting of the optic, batteries and related equipment on the new tower. All wiring will be completed by Coast Guard personnel. GFE shall be obtained from ANT Muskegon, 1453 Beach Street, Muskegon, MI 49441-1068.

1.13 Provide and install lightning protection including air-terminals, wiring and connections as shown on Sheet E-01.

1.14 Item 1 – Stone Fill: Provide a unit work item for the bottom layer of stone fill on per cubic yard basis for 5 cubic yards of bottom layer stone; 5 cubic yards at $ _______ per cubic yard for a total of $_________.

1.15 Work associated with these items is described in the following specification sections and/or is shown on the contract drawings. Incidental work items not listed above and necessary for completing the project shall be included.

2. DRAWINGS: Drawings and the accompanying specifications are the property of the Government and comprise legal documentation that pertains exclusively to this project. Drawings will be made available in a format determined by the solicitation method. CEU Cleveland will not provide hard copies of drawings.

2.1 Construction Drawings:
C8448-D, Sheets 1 of 4 through 4 of 4
2.2Reference Drawings:
C7772-D, Sheets 1 of 4 through 4 of 4

SECTION 01 11 16

WORK BY OTHERS

Work by Others

1. WORK NOT INCLUDED IN THE CONTRACT: Non-contractor personnel will accomplish the following work items necessary for completion of the project. However, the contractor must coordinate accomplishment of these work items with the appropriate parties noted below in accordance with Section 01 14 16, “Coordination”.

1.1 Work by Coast Guard Personnel: Coast Guard personnel will wire and connect aids navigation (AtoN) equipment. The contractor shall mount and secure equipment at the locations shown on the drawings.

SECTION 01 14 00

CONTRACTOR WORK HOURS

Contractor Work Hours

1.WORK HOURS: There are no work hour restrictions for this project. The Contractor has complete access to the project site seven days a week.
2.SATURDAY, SUNDAY AND HOLIDAYS: The contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer's Representative at least forty-eight hours advance notice prior to working on weekends or Federal holidays. The Government may reject any such request without impacting the completion time of the contract.
3.CONTRACT COMPLETION: The contractor shall complete work within the time frame indicated upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Limitations imposed by these work hours will not entitle the Contractor additional time to complete the project. Refer to FAR Clause 52.211-10 "Commencement, Prosecution and Completion of Work".

SECTION 01 14 13

PRE-BID SITE VISITS

Pre-Bid Site Visits

1. GENERAL: Bidders are responsible for visiting the site to field verify existing conditions and determine actual dimensions and the nature of the work required. Failure to visit the site does not relinquish the bidder from determining the extent and scope of the work required and estimating the difficulty and cost to complete the project. Requests for equitable adjustments, in either time or money, arising from failing to field verify site conditions may be denied. Provisions regarding the site visit requirements are outlined in FAR Clause 52.236-3 “Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work”.

2. SITE VISIT: Arrange pre-bid site visits to verify existing conditions with the Officer in Charge, U.S. Coast Guard ANT Muskegon (231) 759-8581. The Officer in Charge may limit hours of access or levy certain restrictions regarding visits to the site. The site can be viewed on land from the riverbank at William Ferry Park in Ferrysburg. The Coast Guard will not provide water transportation to the site.

SECTION 01 14 14

PRE-CONSTRUCTION SITE CONDITIONS

Pre-Construction Site Conditions

1.SITE CONDITION VERIFICATION: The Contractor shall verify the conditions of the existing site, equipment and facilities potentially affected by the work under this contract and photograph and/or videotape the conditions in order to document their pre-construction condition. Copies of the photos and videos shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer prior to starting work.
2.UTILITIES: The contractor shall use proactive measures such as digging, metering, testing, underground utility location devices, and utility company location services to locate all underground utilities identified in the area of work at no additional expense to the Government. Additional cost of unplanned outages and repair of damaged utilities, including emergency repairs by others, not properly identified by the Contractor shall be the Contractor’s responsibility. The contractor shall determine the exact location of the submerged pipeline prior to beginning construction.

SECTION 01 14 16

COORDINATION

Coordination

1. INTERFERENCE WITH COAST GUARD OPERATIONS: Accomplish work in a manner that causes minimal impact on normal operations. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative at least five working days in advance of any planned outages of water, electrical, telephone, or sanitary facilities. Notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative at least one week prior to beginning construction.

2. MILITARY STATION REGULATIONS:

2.1 The Contractor, his employees, and subcontractors shall become familiar with and obey all station regulations. All personnel employed on the project shall keep within the limits of the work and avenues of ingress and egress, and shall not enter any other areas outside of the site of the work unless required to do so in the performance of their duties. The Contractor's equipment shall be conspicuously marked for identification.

2.2 There shall be NO SMOKING in any Coast Guard building.

2.3 Storage Areas: The Contracting Officer’s Representative will determine exact location and boundaries of staging areas. Under no circumstances shall materials be stored in areas that will interfere with aircraft operations.

2.4 Storm Protection: If a gale force wind warning or higher is issued, take precautions to minimize any danger to persons and protect the work and nearby Government property. Precautions shall include, but not be limited to, closings, removing loose materials, tools and equipment, from exposed locations. Remove and secure scaffolding and temporary work. Close openings in the work area if storms of lessor intensity are imminent.

4. AIDS TO NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT:

4.1 General: Coordinate relocation and/or disconnection of aids to navigation equipment with the ANT at least one week prior to any work directly affecting the operation of AtoN equipment.

4.2 Notification: Notify the Commander, Ninth Coast Guard District (dpw) at (216) 902-6073 for issuance of “Notice to Mariners” a minimum of 10 (ten) days in advance of taking any AtoN equipment out of service. Installation and operation of temporary AtoN equipment will be required. Temporary AtoN may be mounted to the contractor work barge

SECTION 01 14 19

FIELD ADJUSTMENTS

Field Adjustments

1. The Contracting Officer’s Representative may authorize field adjustments. Field adjustments are those alterations that do not affect time, price, or intent of the contract documents. All field adjustments shall be documented in the Daily Reports and on the As-Built Drawings.

SECTION 01 18 17

ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITS

Environmental Permits

1. The required environmental permissions have been obtained for this project. The contractor will not be required to obtain permits.

SECTION 01 26 13

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION

Request for Information

1. SUMMARY: Section Includes: Administrative requirements for requests for information.

2. DEFINITIONS:

A. Request for Information: A document submitted by the Contractor requesting clarification of a portion of the contract documents, hereinafter referred to as RFI (Request for Information).
B. Proper RFI’s: A properly prepared request for information shall include a detailed written statement that indicates the specific Drawings or Specification in need of clarification and the nature of the clarification requested.
1. RFI’s shall be sequentially numbered.
2. Drawings shall be identified by drawing number and location on the drawingsheet.
3. Specifications shall be identified by Section number, page and paragraph.
C. Improper RFI’s: RFI’s that are not properly prepared.

1. Improperly prepared RFIs will not be processed by the Contracting Officer, but will be returned unprocessed.

D. Frivolous RFI’s: RFI’s that request information that is clearly shown on the Contract Documents.
1. Frivolous RFI’s may be returned unprocessed.

3. CONTRACTOR’S REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION:

A. When the Contractor is unable to determine from the Contract Documents, the material, process or system to be installed, the Contracting Officer shall be requested to make a clarification of the indeterminate item.
1. Wherever possible after contract award, such clarification shall be requested at the next site visit by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), with the response entered on the daily reports. When clarification at the COR’s site visit is not possible either because of the urgency of the need, or the complexity of the item, Contractor shall prepare and submit an RFI to the Contracting Officer.
B. Contractor shall endeavor to minimize the number of RFIs. In the event that the process becomes unwieldy, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer because of the number and frequency of the RFIs submitted, the Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to abandon the process and submit future requests as either submittals, substitutions or requests for change.
C. RFIs shall be submitted on the form provided by the Contracting Officer. Forms completely filled in, and if prepared by hand, shall be fully legible after photocopying or fax transmission. Each page of the attachments to RFIs shall bear the RFI number in the upper right corner.
D. RFIs shall be originated by the Prime Contractor.

1. RFIs from subcontractors or material suppliers shall be submitted through, reviewed by, and signed by the Prime Contractor prior to submitting to the Contracting Officer.

2. The Contracting Officer will neither act on nor respond to RFIs received directly from subcontractors or suppliers.

E. Contractor shall carefully study the Contract Documents to assure that the requested information is not available therein. RFIs which request information available in the Contract Documents will be deemed either Improper or Frivolous as defined above.
F. In cases where RFIs are issued to request clarification of coordination issues, for example, pipe and duct routing, clearances, specific locations of work shown diagrammatically, and similar items when feasible, Contractor shall fully lay out a suggested solution using drawings or sketches drawn to scale, and submit with the RFI.
G. RFIs shall not be used for the following purposes:
1. To request approval of submittals.
2. To request approval of substitutions.
3. To request changes which entail additional cost or credit.

4. To request different methods of performing work than those drawn and specified.

H. In the event the Contractor believes that a clarification by the Contracting Officer results in additional cost or time, the Contractor shall not proceed with the work indicated by the RFI until a modification is prepared and approved. RFIs do not automatically justify a cost increase in the work or a change in the project schedule.
1. Answered RFIs shall not be construed as approval to perform extra work.
I. Contractor shall prepare and maintain a log of RFIs, and at any time requested by the Contracting Officer, Contractor shall furnish copies of the log showing outstanding RFIs. Contractor shall note unanswered RFIs in the log.
J. Contractor shall allow up to 14 days review and response time for RFIs, however, the Contracting Officer will endeavor to respond in a timely fashion to RFIs.
K. The Government reserves the right to issue a change order to expedite the work per FAR Clause 52.243-4, Changes.

4. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S RESPONSE TO RFIs:

A. Contracting Officer will respond to RFIs on one of the following forms:
1. Proper RFIs:
a. Change Order
b. Request for Proposal
2. Improper or Frivolous RFIs:

a. Unprocessed RFIs will be returned with a stamp or notation: Not Reviewed.

3. Answers to properly prepared RFIs may be made directly upon the RFI form with supplementary instructions as necessary.

SECTION 01 31 19

PROJECT MEETINGS

Project Meetings

1. LOCATION: Project meetings will be conducted either on-site or with a conference call. The following meetings may be held:

1.1 Pre-Construction Conference: After award of a contract, the Coast Guard will arrange a conference with the contractor, and necessary Coast Guard personnel. The purpose of this conference is to orient the Contractor to Government procedures for wage rates, contractual and administrative matters, and to discuss specific issues regarding actual construction.

1.2 Progress and Technical Review Meetings: These meetings generally take place at the project site. Either party may request a meeting to review the progress of the project and/or review or clarify the technical requirements of the specifications.

SECTION 01 32 16

CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE, SCHEDULE OF VALUES,

AND PROGRESS SCHEDULE

Construction Schedule, Schedule of Values and Progress Schedule

1. In accordance with the Notice to Proceed letter, the Contractor shall submit the following:

a. Construction Schedule-This schedule shall be prepared using a horizontal bar graph with time scale. It shall be in an industry accepted Project Management format and shall accurately display:

1. All major categories of work to be performed within the required contract completion date broken out in sufficient detail to track progress throughout the life of the contract. Major work categories should include but are not limited to mobilization, carpentry, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, roofing, concrete, site work, and demobilization. In addition to construction activities, procurement times for critical items, submittal turnaround time, mobilization, final inspection, punchlist work, and demobilization shall be shown on the schedule.

2. The duration of each work category.

3. Any concurrent work categories.

b. Schedule of Values-This schedule shall be prepared as a detailed cost breakdown of the contract price and be submitted with the Construction Schedule. This schedule shall include but not be limited to costs of materials, equipment, and labor for all major work categories shown on the Construction Schedule. The Contractor shall adhere to the following guidelines when developing the Schedule of Values.

1. Format - The line items in the Schedule of Values shall be the same as that of the Construction Schedule.

2. Bonds - Bonding costs will only be paid in a lump sum if they are broken out separately and included with the schedule of values. The Contractor shall provide evidence that he has furnished full payment to the surety.

3. Materials - To request progress payments for materials delivered to the construction or fabrication site, the particular category of work associated with the materials must be broken down into separate material and labor costs.

2. UPDATES: Each month and /or with each progress payment request, the Contractor shall submit the following:

a. Progress Schedule-This schedule shall be an update of the Construction Schedule. It shall show the current schedule of all work.

1. Modifications - If modifications are made to the contract, the work added shall be tracked separately from the original Construction Schedule and shall maintain its individuality on the Progress Schedule throughout the life of the contract. Progress Payment requests shall not lump modification costs into the original contract price.

SECTION 01 32 26

CONSTRUCTION DAILY REPORTS

Construction Daily Reports

1. GENERAL: The Contractor shall complete a Daily Report for each and every day after mobilization. The importance of an accurate, fully detailed Daily Report, promptly delivered to the designated On-Site Representative cannot be overemphasized. The report shall provide an accurate cumulative summary of the history and performance of the work. The Daily Report shall document weather; work hours; work in-place; inspections and tests conducted, and their results; dimensional checks; equipment and material checks; data on workers by classification; the mobilization and demobilization of construction equipment; materials delivered to the site; and any other pertinent noteworthy event; e.g., personnel injury, site visit by Coast Guard personnel, etc.

2. RESPONSIBILITY: The Daily Reports play an important role in settling disputes and claims for both parties. For this reason the On-Site Representative and the Contractor's Superintendent, together, should review the report to ensure its completeness and accuracy. Each day's report shall be submitted to the On-Site Representative no later than 10:00 a.m. the following morning. The maximum allowable retainage will be enforced for late, sporadic or non-submission of Daily Reports. In the absence of an On-Site Representative the Contractor shall mail the Daily Reports directly to the Contracting Officer every Friday. Should the Daily Report indicate an accident, environmental issue, OSHA violation or any crisis the On-Site Representative deems important, the Report should be faxed immediately to the Contracting Officer at (216) 902-6278.

3. DESIGNATED ON-SITE REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITY: After a Notice to Proceed for site work has been issued the On-Site Representative shall complete a Daily Report for each day until the Contractor mobilizes. After the Contractor is at the site, the On-Site Representative shall ensure that the Contractor completes the Daily Report in accordance with Paragraphs 1 and 2 above. Any items of dispute or other notes the On-Site Representative feels appropriate shall be added to the Daily Report. The On-Site Representative is also responsible for informing the COR when the contractor fails to submit daily reports.

SECTION 01 33 00

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

Submittal Procedures

1. GENERAL: The Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer (4) copies of submittals required by this specification and/or itemized on the "List of Submittals" found at the end of this division.

2. REQUEST: A "CONTRACT ITEM ACCEPTANCE REQUEST" shall accompany all submittals. All items shall be individually listed and clearly identified, referencing the applicable Section and Paragraph. A copy of this form is located at the end of this division and may be reproduced as needed.

2.1 Up to eight (8) items may be listed on an individual acceptance request. Number each Contract Item Acceptance Request consecutively (Submittals # 1, 2, etc.) and re-submittals with letters (Submittal #1A is the first re-submittal of Submittal #1).

2.2 Submittals shall be forwarded to the Contracting Officer. The contractor shall allow 14 calendar days, excluding mailing time, for the review process in the Construction Schedule and all project planning. In instances where submittal review must be expedited, the Contractor may annotate the Contract Item Acceptance Request as "Urgent" and provide a FAX number for prompt return. The Coast Guard will make every effort to accelerate the review of each urgent submittal; however, the Contractor should not anticipate a reduced time schedule and shall plan project progress accordingly.

3. DEVIATIONS

3.1 Deviation from specification:

3.1.1 The Contracting Officer will consider requests for deviations/substitutions only if submitted within fifteen (15) calendar days after award.

3.1.2 Deviations may be considered when a product becomes unavailable through no fault of the Contractor.

3.1.3 The Contractor shall document each request with complete data substantiating compliance of proposed deviation with the Contract documents. Request for deviation shall not be submitted on a Request for Information (RFI) form.

3.1.4 A request constitutes a representation that the Contractor:

3.1.4.1 Has investigated proposed product and determined that it meets or exceeds quality level of specified product.

3.1.4.2 Will provide the same warranty for deviation as for specified product.

3.1.4.3 Will coordinate installation and make changes to other work which may be required for the work to be completed at no additional cost to the Government.

3.1.4.4 Waives claims for additional costs or time extension which may subsequently become apparent.

3.1.4.5 Will reimburse the Government for review or redesign services associated with re-approval by the Contracting Officer.

3.1.5 If the deviation has a lesser value than the product originally specified, the Contractor shall provide a credit to the Government.

3.1.6 Deviations will not be considered when they are indicated or implied on Shop Drawings or Product Data submittals, without a separate written request, or when acceptance will require revisions to the Contract documents.

3.2 Deviation submittal procedures:

3.2.1 The Contractor shall mark the “Deviation” block on the Contract Item Acceptance Request (CIAR) form and provide the information stated in Paragraph 3.1.

3.2.2 The Contractor shall submit shop drawings, product data, and certified test results attesting to proposed product equivalence. Burden of proof is on the Contractor.

3.2.3 The Contracting Officer will then review the “deviation” request and either accept or reject the deviation. The Contracting Officer’s acceptance of the deviation signifies that the Contractor has provided the information required in Paragraph 3.1. If a credit is due the government, the Contracting Officer will notify the Contract Specialist and the deviation will be processed utilizing the Change Request procedures for a modification to the contract/task order.

3.2.4 The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor of acceptance/rejection of the deviation via an accepted or rejected CIAR. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor, in writing, if a modification to the contract is required.

3.2.5 If a request for deviation is received without the documentation stated above, the Contracting Officer will return the submittal to the contractor for the required information.

4. ACCEPTANCE: Submittals will be stamped "Accepted," "Accepted with Comments," or "Resubmit". Acceptance, Acceptance with comments or Resubmit for each item will be indicated on the Contract Item Acceptance Request form and one copy returned to the Contractor.

4.1 Prompt re-submittal of items is required. The Contractor shall furnish a new Contract Item Acceptance Request numbered in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 2.1.

5. DEFECTIVE WORK: Acceptance of Submittals does not restrict the Government's right to reject departures from contract requirements, use of damaged or improperly installed items/materials, or latent defects, nor does it prejudice the Government's rights of rejecting any work found defective at Final Inspection and Acceptance.

5.1 Work started or completed prior to submittal acceptance is solely at Contractor's risk and may jeopardize contract performance.

SECTION 01 35 29

SAFETY PROGRAM

Safety Program

1. GENERAL: The Contractor is wholly responsible for work site safety. The Contractor shall implement a safety program that protects the lives and health of personnel in the construction area, prevents damage to property, and avoids work interruptions. The Contractor shall provide appropriate safety barricades, signs, signal lights, etc. (see Section 01 56 00, “Lights, Signs & Barricades”) as well as complying with the requirements of all applicable Federal, State and Local safety laws, rules and regulations.

2. COMPLIANCE: The Contractor is specifically required to comply with the requirements of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers "Safety and Health Requirements Manual" (EM 385-1-1, latest version available) and the “Accident Prevention” clause (FAR 52.236-13). Once accepted, this safety plan shall become part of the contract requirements. Note: This review/acceptance does not in any way relinquish the Contractor from responsibility for work site safety nor the obligation to comply with the OSHA regulations found in 29 CFR 1910 & 1926 or any other State or Local safety law, rule or regulation applicable to the contract work. The Coast Guard will cooperate fully with the Department of Labor (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) in their enforcement of OSHA regulations.

3. SAFETY PLAN: The Contractor shall submit a written safety plan. At a minimum, this plan shall describe the Contractor's general safety program and identify specific safety provisions for hazards incidental to the contract work; e.g., elevated working surfaces, working over water, working from floating work platforms, overhead crane operations, etc.

SECTION 01 51 00

TEMPORARY UTILITIES

Temporary Utilities

1. GENERAL: All temporary utility connections shall be compatible with existing materials and equipment to provide safe and efficient installation, operation and removal.//There are no utilities available on site. The contractor shall provide portable generation, water, portable toilets and other services necessary to complete the project.//

2. ELECTRICITY AND WATER: Electrical power and water are available on the site. The Contractor will be permitted to utilize these utilities in performing the work, provided that the existing systems are not overloaded. The Contractor is responsible for installing and removing all connections to existing systems and shall ensure work and materials are in accordance with local codes. The use of the electricity shall be limited to tools that can be operated on 60 Hertz, single phase, 20 ampere, 120 volt circuits.

3. TELEPHONE: Telephone services will not be available for use by the Contractor.

4. WATER HOOKUP: All connections to the water system shall be equipped with back flow protection. Temporary potable water pipes and hoses shall be sterilized before being placed in operation and every time the system is opened to the atmosphere for repair or relocation.

5. SANITARY FACILITIES: It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to furnish and maintain approved portable toilet facilities for all Contractor personnel. The On-Site Representative will designate the physical location for the facility and the Contractor shall maintain the toilet facility to the satisfaction of the Government. Contractor personnel are forbidden to use toilet facilities within existing buildings.

SECTION 01 55 00

ACCESS ROADS AND PARKING

Access Roads and Parking

1. ACCESS: Access to the site is available from public roads. Any damage to these roads by the Contractor's vehicles shall be repaired without cost to the Government.//The site is remote and the contractor shall comply with all rules imposed by the owner of the site.//The site is located on a narrow breakwater and is accessible by only small vehicles and equipment. The breakwater shall remain accessible to pedestrian traffic at all times. The contractor shall provide appropriate safety barriers and walkway covers as necessary to protect people accessing the breakwater. The contractor may construct the light tower using a barge and marine equipment. Contractor barges and equipment shall not obstruct navigable waters during construction. Barges shall be marked and lighted in accordance with Coast Guard requirements as outlined in Section 01 58 00, “Marine Lights and Signals”.

2. PARKING: Vehicular operations and parking shall comply with all applicable local orders and regulations. Obtain permission from the City of Ferrysburg for using any area of the parking lot at William Ferry Park. All access drives and roadways shall be kept clear at all times.

3. VEHICLE AND VEHICLE OPERATION: All vehicles, owned by the Contractor or employees of the Contractor, and operators of these vehicles, shall meet all state regulations for safety, noise, loading and minimum liability insurance.

4. VISITORS: No visiting vehicles will be permitted on government property unless the operator is employed by a subcontractor or supplier.

SECTION 01 55 29

STAGING AREAS AND ACCESS

Staging Areas and Access

1. LOCATION: The Contractor shall store materials and operate equipment from contractor obtained facilities. The contractor shall coordinate storage of materials and equipment with the appropriate property owners. The contractor will assume all liability for the security of materials and equipment stored in unsecured areas.

2. ADJACENT AREAS: The Contractor shall ensure that all land and vegetation adjacent to the staging area remain undisturbed and undamaged; all damages shall be repaired at no cost to the Government.

SECTION 01 56 00

LIGHTS, SIGNS & BARRICADES

1. GENERAL: The contractor shall provide and maintain all warning lights, sign, and barriers to insure the safety of pedestrians or vehicles traveling near or through any hazardous area caused by the execution of the Contract work.

2. LIGHTING: All lighting requirements shall meet table 7-1 in the US Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1).

3. BARRICADES: Hard barricades or flexible barriers shall completely encompass all exterior work areas. Flexible barriers shall consist of 1/2 inch steel bars or 2" X 2" wood stakes driven 12 inches minimum into hard packed soil. Space stakes on a maximum 10 feet interval and with two rows of yellow or orange 1/4 inch diameter rope (wire and plastic tape are not acceptable) at 24 inches and 36 inches each above ground.

SECTION 01 57 23

POLLUTION CONTROL

Pollution Control

1. VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND (VOC) REGULATIONS: Contractors are required to comply with local, state and federal VOC compliance laws and regulations in the foregoing order of precedence. In order to comply with the provisions of the Clean Air Act, each state must have a State Implementation Plan. Some contractors may be required to abide by the provisions of a Title V Permit. Some contractors may be required by state or local law to operate under the terms of a Compliance Plan to reduce VOC Emissions.

1.1 In accordance with the Notice to Proceed Letter, the contractor will submit copies of any local, state or federal implementation plans, permits or compliance plans required/applicable to the use/application of VOCs at contractor's facility or offsite work places.

1.2 If no local, state or federal implementation plans, permits or compliance plans are required/applicable to the use/application of VOCs, then the contractor shall submit to the designated Contracting Officer a letter, notarized under oath, that such documents are not required.

1.3 If the use of paint is required the contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer and in accordance with the Notice to Proceed Letter, certificates, specifications or manufacturing data verifying the VOC rating.

2. SPILL RESPONSE PLAN: The Contractor shall submit a Spill Response Plan covering all regulated materials brought to the site for execution of work and all wastes generated as a result of the work to the Contracting Officer. The plan shall include, at a minimum, the following: types and quantity of all substances covered under this plan; the reportable quantity (RQ) for each substance; the on site storage location of each substance; the Contractor's spill response equipment, if applicable; procedures to be followed for responding to a spill, including initial responses to be taken; procedures to be followed in reporting a spill, including the names and telephone numbers for all federal, state, and local agencies/authorities to be notified; and the name, address, and telephone number (work, home, cell and pager) of all Contractor response and media relations personnel.

2.1 In the event of a spill or release, the Contractor shall be responsible for immediate implementation of the spill response plan and restoration of the site to pre-spill condition at no cost to the Government. The Contractor shall also immediately notify the Contracting Officer to coordinate further notifications.

SECTION 01 58 00

MARINE LIGHTS AND SIGNALS

Marine Lights and Signals

1. GENERAL: The Contractor's Marine equipment shall display such lights and day signals as may be required under applicable Navigation Rules. The Contractor shall inquire at the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety Office for specific information on these rules. The Contractor to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer shall mark offshore structures during all phases of construction and removal. Contractor shall provide any lights, daymarkers or buoys required. Contractor shall contact Commander, Ninth Coast Guard District (dpw) at (216) 902-6073 for issuance of "Notice to Mariners" a minimum of 10 (ten) days in advance of commencing any work.

SECTION 01 65 00

RECOVERED MATERIALS NOTICE

Recovered Materials Notice

1. GENERAL: It is the intent of CEU Cleveland to comply with the requirements of Section 6002 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA or the Act) as amended, 42 U.S.C. 6962 and Executive Order 12873 as they apply to the procurement of the materials designated in paragraph 2.

2. DESIGNATED RECOVERED MATERIALS: It is the purpose of this section to designate items that are or can be made with recovered materials. These designated items can be found at http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-hw/procure/products.htm .

3. CONTRACTOR RESPONSBILITY: The contractor should provide recycled materials to the extent practical, provided the materials meet all other requirements of the applicable specification section.

SECTION 01 66 13

HAZARDOUS WASTE

1. GENERAL: The Contractor shall comply with all federal, state, and local environmental regulations dealing with the generation, management, storage, and disposal of solid, toxic, and hazardous wastes. The Contractor shall ensure that all wastes are properly containerized, labeled and placarded, managed, tested, stored, documented/manifested, transported and disposed of in accordance with all applicable regulations.

2. USED ELECTRIC LAMPS: 40 CFR 273 requires that electric lamps, including incandescent, fluorescent, neon and high intensity discharge (mercury vapor, high/low pressure sodium, metal halide) lamps that are no longer of use be recycled or treated as hazardous waste. The Contractor shall not dispose of any used electric lamps as solid waste. The Contractor shall recycle all waste electric lamps generated as a result of this work only at a licensed recycling facility.

3. METALS: Unless noted otherwise, scrap metal shall not be landfilled or treated as hazardous waste. Recycle all scrap metal by smelting or any other acceptable recycling process. Scrap metal includes ductwork, light fixture housings, pipe, mechanical and electrical equipment, doors and frames, etc.

4. SUBMITTALS: The Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with signed and fully executed originals of all hazardous waste profiles, test results, hazardous waste manifests and/or other shipping papers, electric lamp disposal documents and all other required documentation. Maximum payment retention shall be withheld until this documentation is received.

SECTION 01 66 16

SAFETY DATA SHEETS AND HANDLING PROCEDURES

Safety Data Sheets and Handling Procedures

1. DATA SHEETS: Submit a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for all materials containing hazardous substances required for contract execution. Information provided in SDS’s shall meet the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200. MSDS’s require Contracting Officer review and acceptance prior to bringing these materials on site.

2. MATERIAL STORAGE: Limit the quantity of these materials stored on site to the amount needed for execution of work. Storage of excess materials will not be permitted. Assure that the storage of these materials comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and provide additional storage facilities (paint lockers, etc.) as required for the storage of such materials. Coordinate the physical location of storage areas with the On-site Representative prior to bringing these materials on site.

3. PROTECTIVE MEASURES: The contractor shall take all protective measures outlined on the MSDS’s and as required by federal, state, and local regulations to protect all personnel in the vicinity of the work area from exposure to these materials. The Contractor shall include any required protective measures in the Safety Plan (See Section 01 35 29, “Safety Program”). The Contracting Officer's Representative shall review protective measures prior to allowing use of these materials.

4. DISPOSAL OF EXCESS MATERIAL: The Contractor shall dispose of all excess hazardous materials as required by the MSDS and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

SECTION 01 71 33

PROTECTION FROM WEATHER AND CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS

1. TEMPORARY ENCLOSURES: Protect existing facilities/equipment and new construction, whether in progress or newly completed, from the adverse effects of the weather and construction operations. Provide temporary enclosures, coverings and barriers as required to afford protection against exposure, weather and wind damage and from construction operations which could degrade, stain, age, or reduce the finished quality of new work or damage existing facilities and equipment.

SECTION 01 74 00

GENERAL CLEANUP AND SITE RESTORATION OF WORK AREAS

General Cleanup and Site Restoration of Work Areas

1. GENERAL: The Contractor shall remove and properly dispose of all trash and debris incidental to the contract work from the limits of government property, as well as all adjacent affected areas. The area shall be cleaned and secured at the end of each work day. All trash and debris must be containerized immediately. No loose debris will be allowed.

2. WORK AREA CLEANUP: At the end of each day the entire work area and all adjacent affected areas shall be thoroughly cleaned by removing all trash, debris, dust, etc. caused by the contract work. Any floor, wall or ceiling surfaces that may have been stained or soiled by the contract work shall be restored to pre-construction condition.

3. SITE RESTORATION: If at any time while performing the contract the Contractor causes damage or destruction to any portion of any Government facility or grounds; e.g., bulkheads, pavement, lawns, shrubbery, etc., it shall be the Contractor's responsibility to replace and/or restore the damage as approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative at no additional cost to the Government.

4. POST CONSTRUCTION CLEANUP: Upon completion of the job, the Contractor shall clean up the job site, returning it to a state of cleanliness equal to or exceeding that in which it was found. The Contractor shall properly dispose of any trash, extra materials, dirt, debris, or other litter that remains. If the job site appearance is not to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer’s Representative, final acceptance will not be approved.

SECTION 01 78 00

AS BUILT DRAWINGS

As-Built Drawings

1. GENERAL: Maintain one full size set of contract drawings to record variations from the original design. All deviations shall be neatly and clearly marked in RED on these drawings to show work and/or materials actually provided. As Built drawings shall be updated as work progresses and kept at the work site for the duration of the contract. These drawings shall be available for Contracting Officer Representative review upon request.

2. DISCOVERED UTILITIES: Indicate the exact location of any underground utility lines discovered in the course of the work on the As-Built drawings.

3. PERMITTED VARIATIONS: As Built drawings shall reflect the actual construction and materials provided when alternative materials or work methods are allowed in the specifications and/or drawings or if the scope is altered by award of bid items, subsequent changes or modifications.

4. STANDARDS: Variations shown on As Built drawings shall be neat, clear and conform with standard drafting practices. Mark-ups shall include supplementary notes, legends, and details necessary to convey the exact representation of construction actually provided. To comply with Computer Assisted Design (CAD) practices, only full size AS BUILT drawings are acceptable.

5. SUBMITTAL: Submit As Built drawings for Contracting Officer acceptance upon completion of the contract. Final payment will not be until all required As-Built drawings are accepted. Maximum retention shall be withheld for late or incomplete As Built drawings.

P/N 6845785

LIST OF SUBMITTALS

List of Submittals

SECT
PARA
ITEM
GENERAL USE COLUMN
01 14 14
1
Pre-Con Site Conditions
01 32 16
1.a
Construction Schedule
1.b
Schedule of Values
2.a
Progress Schedule
01 35 29
3
Safety Plan
01 57 23
1.1
State Implementation Documentation
1.2
Notarized Letter
1.3
VOC rating documentation
2
Spill Response Plan
01 66 13
4
Hazardous Waste Documents
01 66 16
1
SDS
3
Protective Measures
01 78 00
5
As-Built Drawings
02 41 13
1.2.1
Demolition Plan
03 20 00
1.2.1
Epoxy Coated Rebar
1.2.2
Plain Steel Bars
03 30 00
1.2.1
Mix Design
1.2.2
Compressive Strength Tests
05 12 40
1.2.1
Fabrication Drawings
1.2.2
Descriptive Literature
06 16 28
1.2.1
Manufacturer’s Catalog Data
06 74 13
1.2.1
Manufacturer’s Catalog Data
09 91 50
1.2.1
Paint System Descriptive Literature
1.2.2
Certificate of compliance
1.2.3
Inspection Reports
09 97 70
1.2.1
Background Non-Reflective Film
1.2.2
Retro-Reflective Film
10 99 20
1.2.1
Manufacturer’s Catalog Data
10 99 70
1.2.1
Bird Deterrent Spikes
26 41 13
1.2.1
Product Data
1.2.2
Shop Drawings
1.2.3
Layout Drawings
31 23 16
1.2.1
Stone Source and Quality of Stone
31 62 16
1.2.1
Layout Drawings
1.2.2
Pile Driving Equipment
1.2.3
Pile Driving Records

CONTRACT ITEM ACCEPTANCE REQUEST

Contract Item Acceptance Request

Contract Number: HSCG83-
DO/TO: HSCG83-
Contract Specialist:
Project Number:

Contractor Name:

URGENT YES NO (if yes) CONTRACTOR FAX #: _______________________

Submittal #_____________________ Job Location: ___________________________________

NOTE: Contractor must mark Deviation column if submittal deviates from contract requirements

Item No.

Spec Section and Paragraph Description of Material Include Type, Model #, Manufacturer, Etc.

Deviation
Status

STATUS ABBREVIATION GUIDE:

AC - Accepted AC w/ CMT - Accepted with Comment R-Resubmit Comments:

Typed Name & Title
Signature
Date

NOTE: Review and acceptance of submittals by the Government is intended to verify general conformance with the design intent as shown on the contract drawings and in the specifications. Acceptance by the Contracting Officer Technical Representative does not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for any errors and/or omissions in the submittals, nor from the responsibility for complying with the requirements of the contract, except with respect to variations described and approved in accordance with FAR 52.243-4 CHANGES.

P/N XX-CXXXX

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SECTION 02 41 13

selective site demolition Selective Site Demolition

PART-1 GENERAL

1.1 References:

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)

ANSI A10.6 Demolition Operations

1.2 Submittal:

1.2.1 Demolition Plan: Provide a demolition plan outlining the cutting and removal of the top portion of existing structure, dayboard frame and optics stand. The foundation pile shall be cut off at the elevation shown.

1.3 General Requirements: Do not begin demolition until authorization is received from the Contracting Officer. Remove rubbish and debris from the project site; do not allow accumulations.

1.4 Regulatory And Safety Requirements: Comply with federal, state, and local hauling and disposal regulations. Safety requirements shall also conform to ANSI A10.6.

PART-2 PRODUCTS

Not used.

PART-3 EXECUTION

3.1 Structure: Remove the existing range optic and remove the structure. The overhead power cable shall be removed from the main shore-side power to the light structure. The intermediate power pole adjacent to the seawall shall be extracted with the hole filled and dressed/seeded. Removal of the meter base and switch at the main power pole shall also be removed.

3.2 Cleanup:

3.2.1 Debris and Rubbish: Remove and transport debris and rubbish in a manner that will prevent spillage on streets or adjacent areas. Clean up spillage from streets and adjacent areas. Debris shall not be placed into the water.

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DIVISION 03 00 00

CONCRETE

SECTION 03 20 00

CONCRETE REINFORCING

Concrete Reinforcing

PART-1 GENERAL

1.1 References:

AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE (ACI)

ACI 301Structural Concrete for Buildings
ACI 315Details and Detailing of Concrete Reinforcement

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM)

ASTM A 82Steel Wire, Plain, for Concrete Reinforcement
ASTM A 123Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products
ASTM A 934Epoxy-Coated Prefabricated Steel Reinforcing Bars
ASTM A 496Steel Wire, Deformed, for Concrete Reinforcement
ASTM A 615Deformed and Plain Billet-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
ASTM C881Standard Specification for Epoxy-Resin-Base Bonding Systems for Concrete
ASTM F 593Stainless Steel Bolts, Hex Cap Screws and Studs
ASTM F 594Stainless Steel Nuts

AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY, INC. (AWS)

AWS…

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