A04_Construction_Req_Hidden_Lake_Septic_System.pdf

Construction Requirements

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CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

A. This document contains supplemental construction requirements to the Statement of Work for the SOW for the Hidden Lake RV Dumpstation Replacement.

B. Construction will commence upon the issuance by the Owner of a written notice to proceed.

C. Provide all necessary construction supervision, inspection, construction equipment, construction labor, materials, tools, and subcontracted items.

D. Conduct site visits, and working meetings, conference calls, and other activities as necessary to accomplish the work in a timely and efficient manner.

1.2 DEFINITIONS (for the purposes of this document)

A. Commissioning is the act of statically and dynamically testing the operation of equipment and facility systems to ensure they operate as designed and can satisfactorily meet the needs of the facility throughout the entire range of operating conditions.

B. Construction is defined as, but not limited to, constructing (giving form by combining the parts), altering, repairing, adding to, subtracting from, improving, restoring, moving, wrecking or demolishing any building, highway, road, excavation or other structure, project, or improvement attached to real estate.

C. Contracting Officer (CO) is defined as a the USFWS person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the United States of

America.

D. COR is the Contracting Officer’s Representative who is explicitly designated in writing by the CO.

E. CONTRACTOR, Construction Contractor is the business entity that is contractually-responsible to the

USFWS for accomplishment of the project Work.

F. Government means Owner, Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer’s Representative, or U. S. Fish and

Wildlife Service.

G. Performance Specifications are specifications that state what the required results will be with measurable or observable criteria for verifying compliance.

H. USFWS or FWS or Owner means United States Department of Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service.

1.3 PROJECT LOCATION AND ACCESS

A. Project location(s) is described in the project Statement of Work.

B. Access:

1. The CONTRACTOR shall identify suitable secured access routes to the work site(s) that are agreeable to the USFWS and the COR.

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2. Identify and comply with any associated use requirements and restrictions.

C. Any taxiways, roads, parking lots, trails, and walkways subject to interference by the work shall be kept open in a manner that provides for safe public and air traffic use unless otherwise specified in the construction documents or permits.

D. Refuge will occupy the premises during the progress of the work. Cooperate with Refuge to maintain access and availability to the site.

1.4 TECHNICAL PROCEDURES

A. General: Comply with the requirements contained in this document unless explicitly indicated otherwise in the project-specific Statement of Work or final construction documents.

B. CONTRACTOR is responsible for the proper performance of the Work and shall correct, at no additional expense to the Government, any errors or omissions in connection with such performance.

C. Land Ownership and Boundary Surveying: Any boundary survey work associated with USFWS projects is within the purview of the USFWS Regional Land Surveyor, who ultimately determines the type and extent of any necessary the boundary surveying.

a. Protect all permanent survey monuments from disturbance. If a permanent monument is disturbed, then the CONTRACTOR is responsible for the cost to have the monument promptly reset and process any associated documentation.

D. Hazardous Materials: Comply with the SOW and Environmental Workplan

1.5 HOUSING AND TEMPORARY FACILITIES

a. Housing for workers and campsites are not available on site unless explicitly indicated otherwise in the final construction documents.

b. The CONTRACTOR shall furnish all temporary facilities and utilities needed including: heat, light, power, water, telephone, sanitary facilities, job offices, material handling equipment, temporary construction aids, and storage enclosures. If suitable Refuge water, electric, or other utility is present at the site, it may be used for construction purposes at no cost, only if it does not adversely impact operations and the Owner agrees to permit use.

c. The CONTRACTOR is responsible for all temporary connections and disconnections.

PART 2 CONSTRUCTION

3.1 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIRMENTS

A. CONTRACTOR shall provide any necessary supervision, labor, materials, equipment, tools, testing, utilities, transportation, or other, which is necessary for proper execution and completion of the Work, regardless if it is temporary or permanent Work.

B. Security: Effectively secure the work site, staging areas, and materials storage areas.

C. Diligence: Perform all construction activities efficiently and with the requisite expertise, skill, and competence to satisfy the requirements of the Contract Documents. CONTRACTOR shall at all times exercise complete and exclusive control over the means, methods, sequences, and techniques of construction.

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D. Supervision: Any time onsite work is underway, provide an onsite Project Manager or Project

Superintendent who has a good working knowledge of the project work.

E. Subcontractors: Utilize CONTRACTORs and specialty Subcontractors who are duly licensed and well qualified to perform the Work consistent with the Contract Documents; Government may reasonably object to CONTRACTOR's proposed selection of workers and business entities.

F. Other CONTRACTORs: Coordinate and cooperate with any other contactors working at the project site.

G. USFWS Operations: Schedule and coordinate construction activities so as not to unduly impact ongoing

Refuge operations.

3.2 CONSTRUCTION SAFETY

A. The CONTRACTOR shall have the ultimate responsibility for health and safety on the project site at all times, as described in CFR FAR 52.236-13, “Accident Prevention”.

B. The CONTRACTOR is responsible for ensuring that all onsite activities, facilities constructed, and equipment conform fully to the standards of the Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health

Administration (OSHA) 29 CFR 1926 and 1910, and any supplemental DOI and USFWS policies.

C. Prepare, and submit for government review, a written permit space program for any identified OSHA 29

CFR 1926.1203 identified confined spaces. Also inform employees and post signage per 1926.1203(b)(1).

D. Comply with all applicable Federal, State and local safety requirements. In the event where any safety standard referenced herein conflicts with another, the more stringent shall govern.

E. Initiate and maintain, throughout the performance of this contract, an effective health and safety program that provides adequate policies, procedures, and practices to protect workers from (and allow them to recognize) job-related health and safety hazards.

1. The program shall include provisions for the identification, evaluation, prevention and control of general work site hazards, specific job hazards, and potential hazards that may arise from foreseeable construction methods and conditions, as well as providing a competent person to conduct frequent and regular inspections.

2. Each employee (CONTRACTOR or Subcontractor) must be instructed in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to the work environment.

F. Provide barricades and warning devices as necessary to safeguard the public, workers, and government personnel. Where project work affects public roads, provide signage in accordance with the current edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) as published by the US Department of

Transportation, Federal Highway Administration.

G. Rollover Protection and Seat Belts: In addition to the Accident Prevention clause Federal Acquisition

Regulation (FAR) 52.236-13 , rollover protection and seat belts required by 29CFR 1926 (OSHA) shall be extended to include equipment regardless of the year of manufacturer.

3.3 CONSTRUCTION QUALITY CONTROL (CQC)

A. Designate in writing a single person to oversee and manage on-site quality control activities.

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B. The Contractor is responsible for quality control of all project work including any sub-contracted work, and to submit thorough documentation that work fully complies with the construction documents and project permits.

C. Quality control processes include but are not limited to proactively:

1. Ensuring compliance with the construction documents and project permits.

2. Make vertical work plumb and make horizontal work level.

3. Managing specialty Subcontractors.

4. Reviewing and processing samples, mock ups, shop drawings and other construction submittals.

5. Ensuring that the workers have the appropriate expertise and proper equipment to perform the work.

6. Effectively utilizing third-party sampling & testing services (typically for earthwork gradation, compaction, concrete & asphalt testing, welding, pile driving, and other specialty inspections).

7. Initialing timely reviews and corrective actions to substrates prior to proceeding with subsequent work.

8. Timely involvement of industry specialists such as manufacturer representatives.

9. Managing system commissioning.

10. Conceal pipes, ducts, and wiring in finished areas unless otherwise indicated, and maintain headroom clearance of 96” in occupied spaces and 90” in unoccupied spaces.

11. Training USFWS personnel in system operation & maintenance.

12. Timely involvement of local authorities having jurisdiction.

13. Load-Limits: Heavy equipment operated on USFWS roads and parking areas shall comply with highway-legal load limits unless explicitly approved otherwise.

D. Field-verify all dimensions and conditions prior to performing the work. Notify the COR of any conflicts.

E. Improvements shall be constructed in accordance with the product manufacturer’s written instructions and standards.

F. Welding shall be performed by licensed welders and in compliance with American Welding Society recommended practices, structurally sound, and shall be neat in appearance.

G. Electrical work shall comply with the National Electrical Code, or State Code of more stringent, to the satisfaction of the local authority having jurisdiction. This work shall be performed by state-licensed (by the state where the project is located) electricians who are licensed in the category of electrical being performed; photo-voltaic and telecommunications /data systems included.

H. Telecommunication (included telephone, data, radio, TV, similar) systems shall comply with the USFWS

Regional 1, 7, and/or 8 Telecommunication standards, which will be provided upon request.

3.4 NOXIOUS WEED / SPECIES / PATHOGEN CONTROL

A. Wash any equipment (and transport trucks) at an approved site prior to entering the project area. This is particularly important when transporting material or equipment from relatively distant areas.

B. Ensure and submit documentation that any straw bales and seed mixes are certified “weed-free”; and if feasible, are from the local area; submit documentation.

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C. Any floating silt screens or similar construction aids shall be brand new (unused) or have been newly washed and disinfected; submit documentation.

D. Comply with any other specific protocol required by the station to minimize potential introduction of invasive species such as rodents or plants that could be transported by equipment, materials, personnel or food products.

3.5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

A. General: Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations. This condition applies to, but is not limited to, laws and regulations governing noise levels, air and water quality standards, erosion control, surface runoff, and cultural resources.

B. Cultural Resources: Immediately stop work if paleontological, archaeological or historical remains

(including burials or skeletal material) are encountered, until work is permitted to resume by written order from the Contracting Officer. Notify the Inspector, COR, or Contracting Officer immediately. The

Contracting Officer will notify the Regional Archaeologist so the provisions of 36 CFR 800.7 (Resources

Discovered During Construction) and other relevant laws are followed. Work in other areas may proceed as approved by the Contracting Officer.

C. Temporary Erosion and Sedimentation Control: Provide effective erosion control measures to prevent soil erosion and discharge of soil-bearing water runoff at the earliest feasible stage of construction. Regularly inspect and maintain the measures in effective working order. Promptly stop work in area(s) of any ineffective erosion control measures. Follow SWPPP if part of contract.

D. Tree and Plant Protection: Install temporary fencing located outside the drip line of trees to protect from damage from construction operations. Protect the tree root systems from damage, flooding, and erosion.

E. Vegetable-Based Hydraulics: Unless explicitly approved otherwise, dedicated onsite equipment operating near or over water bodies (or sensitive habitat) shall be equipped with vegetable-base hydraulic fluids.

Consider alternates such as propane, electric, or air pneumatics.

F. Dust: Utilize effective means to prevent generation of wind borne dust (typically watering or application of other approved dust control measures) and to prevent sediment from leaving the work site and/or entering storm sewers and water bodies. Method must be approved by the COR.

G. Damage: Protect adjacent vegetation, property, structures, and improvements from damage.

H. Hazardous Materials: Perform any hazardous materials work in strict accordance with governing hazardous materials regulations. Workers shall be knowledgeable and well trained in the handling of project-specific hazardous materials.

I. Spill Control: Provide effective spill containment measures at the earliest feasible stage of construction.

Regularly inspect and maintain the measures in effective working order.

3.6 WORK LIMITS & CLEARING LIMITS

A. Work Limits: Unless approved otherwise, confine all construction equipment and disturbance with the work limits that typically include out-to-out top edge of access roads, parking areas, and staging areas.

B. Clearing Limits: Unless approved otherwise, remove all trees, shrubs, and similar vegetative matter and deleterious material within 10 feet beyond the footprint of the Work; and as shown on the drawings.

3.7 CLEANUP

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A. In addition to the Clean Up clause Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.236-12, on a Daily basis, regularly remove debris and waste materials at the Worksite resulting from the Work. Prior to discontinuing Work in an area, the CONTRACTOR shall clean the area and remove all rubbish and its construction equipment, tools, machinery, waste, and surplus materials. The CONTRACTOR shall minimize and confine dust and debris resulting from construction activities. Legally dispose waste materials from Government’s property. Recycle if applicable.

B. Upon Substantial Completion of the Work, promptly remove any debris, materials, equipment, and tools, temporary facilities; and restore any areas disturbed by the Work to their preconstruction condition.

3.8 MATERIAL & EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTATION, HANDLING, AND STORAGE

A. Contactor shall have a representative on site to receive material deliveries, and the CONTRACTOR shall remain responsible for all material deliveries whether or not their representative is on site at the time of delivery or not.

B. Government-owned equipment is not available for CONTRACTOR’s use to accomplish any Work, and

Government buildings and other facilities are not available for storage of CONTRACTOR’s materials, equipment, and tools.

C. Transport, handle, and store materials and equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s written instructions, and in a secure manner.

D. Store products that are subject to damage by the elements, under cover in a weathertight enclosure above ground, with ventilation adequate to prevent condensation. Protect liquids from freezing.

E. Promptly remove from the project site any materials or equipment that are damaged or are otherwise unsuitable.