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U.S. BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

INDIAN CREEK VEHICLE BARRIER PROJECT

AT INDIAN CREEK RECREATION AREA

MARKLEEVILLE, CALIFORNIA

NEVADA BLM NEVADA STATE OFFICE

1640 FINANCIAL BOULEVARD

RENO, NEVADA 89502

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

MAY 2023

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INDIAN CREEK VEHICLE BARRIER AT

INDIAN CREEK CAMPGROUND

DIVISION SECTION TITLE

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

011000 SUMMARY AND SCOPE OF WORK

013200 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

013300 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

013523 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

017700 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

014839 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

033000 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 05 – STEEL-WOOD

055213 STEEL POSTS AND WOOD RAIL FENCE

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

311000 SITE CLEARING

312000 EARTH MOVING

312510 TEMPORARY EROSION CONTROL

Appendix A Reference photos

SUMMARY

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SECTION 011000 – SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Project information.

2. Work covered by Contract Documents.

3. Regulatory Requirements.

4. Project Conditions.

5. Precautionary Measures.

6. Access to Site.

7. Work restrictions.

8. Specification formats and conventions.

1.2 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Identification: Construct Steel posts and wood rail fence at the Indian Creek Recreation Area (ICRA)

1. Project Location: Indian Creek Recreation Area is in the eastern foothills of the Sierra Nevada between the California towns of Woodfords and Markleeville. The fence will run along the Indian Creek Reservoir. Main access to the project site is via Airport Road off State Route 89. Coordinates are 38.748174 N -119.773061W.

2. Background: Due to the Tamarack Fire that took place in 2021, it has destroyed the existing fence and needs to be replaced. All old, damaged fence has been demolished and has been taken off site.

1.3 SCOPE OF WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. The Work consists of the following:

1. The work includes the construction of approximately 10,445 linear feet of steel post and wood rail barrier as shown on the drawings and specified herein. Recommend contractor to field verify all measurements.

2. Fencing limits may shift from end to end, but overall footage will remain. Placement of fence alignment shall be located as close to the field stakes as possible. Where necessary, bring the posts in (closer to centerline) from the edge of road if there is a quick direct steep slope. Consult with Government COR. Placement shall be in a location to provide appropriate stability while meeting the coverage requirements of the posts as shown in the details and drawings.

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3. Installing the fence requires the removal of heavily saturated weeds and brush along fence alignment. Brush and weed removal will need to be worked into the “Fire Danger Safety Plan” for BLM approval. There are also some mid to large sized boulders that will need to be relocated or moved. Contractor to field verify prior to installation. Highly recommend a pre-bid site visit for bidding purposes. No welding to occur on site, all welding shall be performed off site or at manufacturer's property.

4. In existing culvert locations, shifting of fence or a longer post spacing (considering rails are 11 feet long (+/- 6”) may be in order. Consult with COR for tolerances shifting for longer or shorter spans. Keep posts a minimum of 2’ away from all culverts. If contractor damages a culvert, notify the BLM COR as soon as possible.

Contractor must replace or repair the culvert and restore to an operable condition at no cost to the Government.

5. For areas where there’s a pass through, maintain a min of at least 36” openings. For existing gate tie in locations, maintain a minimum of 36” away (in line and perpendicular to existing gate and road respectively). For the reservoir and restroom area, the passthrough location can be flexible. Coordinate with COR for exact location.

6. Government Furnished Materials (GFM) are as follows: 315 fabricated steel posts stored at the Carson City District Office. Contractor to pick up from the District Office and transport to project location. See pictures for reference. Contractor to purchase additional steel posts to provide the linear feet of fence in the specified in each priority zone. There are no existing wooden rails, contractor will have to purchase and deliver. All other materials are contractor furnished.

7. The base bid will include Priority 1 listed in red in the drawings. This consists of approximately 8,290 feet. All other priority zones are Optional items. See project drawings for visual depictions.

a. Option Item A: 1065 feet

b. Option Item B: 360 feet

c. Option Item C: 425 feet

d. Option Item D: 305 feet

B. Project will be constructed under a single prime contract.

C. BLM Point of Contact

Nevada BLM Contracting Officer Kim Ferguson Phone:775-861-6411 Email: k1fergus@blm.gov

Nevada BLM Project Manager Kelina Wong Phone: 775-861-6562 Email: kmwong@blm.gov

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1.4 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. Comply with applicable local regulations for haul routes over public highways, roads, or bridges. Comply with industry standards and applicable laws and regulations of authorities having jurisdiction including following:

1. Building code requirements.

2. Health and safety regulations.

3. Utility company regulations.

4. Police, fire department, and rescue squad rules.

5. Environmental protection regulations.

6. Prevention and control of air pollution.

7. Prevention and control of water pollution.

1.5 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Explosives: Use will not be permitted, unless otherwise specified when using explosives to prevent scattering rocks, stumps, or other debris outside the work area.

B. A staging area will be identified for the Contractor's equipment and supplies.

C. Upon completing the work, the Contractor shall leave the staging area in a clean, neat, and orderly condition.

D. Electricity, water, and phone lines are not available. The Contractor will be responsible for all utility services needed to complete the project.

E. The Contractor shall furnish their own sanitary facilities. Shower facilities are not available.

F. Disposal of waste material to be removed off Bureau of Land Management Land and shall be in compliance with local laws regarding disposal of construction waste.

G. Contractor to locate all utilities in the project area prior to digging. Any utilities that are damaged shall be responsibility of the contractor to repair.

1.6 PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES

A. Protection of Work: The Contractor shall take precautions to protect all work during the construction period and shall provide and maintain adequate protection during severe weather conditions to prevent damage to the work and the materials.

B. Preservation: Preserve natural landscape and protect existing vegetation not authorized to be removed. Conduct operations to prevent injury to natural surroundings in vicinity of Work. Move crews and equipment within rights-of-way and over routes provided for access to Work in manner to prevent damage to grazing land, crops, or property. Restore any disturbed area to match prior conditions.

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C. Safety: The Contractor is responsible for safeguarding employees, existing facilities and forest resources from his operations. The Contractor shall barricade or otherwise make unguarded excavations safe. Signs, lights, barricades and other devices, as necessary, shall be maintained at night and on weekends. Precautions such as lowering tractor blades and safely storing materials shall be practiced to prevent injury to others in the area.

D. Security: No security shall be provided by the government. The contractor shall take all precautions deemed necessary to secure the worksite, improvements and equipment. The campground area is inside a restricted area closed to the general public. All employees of the Contractor or any subcontractors may be required to prove that they are employees of of the subject companies.

1.7 ACCESS TO SITE

A. General: Contractor shall have limited use of Project site for construction operations as indicated on Drawings by the Contract limits and as indicated by requirements of this Section.

B. Use of Site: Limit use of Project site to areas within the Contract limits indicated. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

1.8 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Work Restrictions, General: Comply with restrictions on construction operations.

1. Comply with limitations on use of public streets and with other requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Work on Saturdays, Sundays, Federal holidays or at night may not be performed without prior consent from the Contracting Officer. Submit requests 72 hours advance of the work to the Contracting Officer for approval.

C. No signs or advertisements (except those specified) shall be displayed on the construction site or within the premises unless approved by the Contracting Officer.

D. Existing Utilities

1. Existing Utilities: Notify Contracting Officer and utility companies of proposed locations and times for excavation.

2. Contractor shall be responsible for locating and preventing damage to known utilities. If damage occurs, repair utility at no additional expense to the Government.

3. If damage occurs to an unknown utility, repair utility. An equitable adjustment will be made in accordance with the Changes clause of the contract.

E. Smoking is not permitted in project location.

F. Fire Danger Season:

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a. Contractor to operate in accordance with all applicable state laws and regulations regarding working during periods of declared fire danger or season and dry conditions.

b. Contractor shall be responsible for taking appropriate precautions to prevent fires and have water trucks on standby if needed. Contractor shall provide a Fire Danger Safety Plan and submit to the COR for approval prior to construction activities taking place. See SECTION 013200 1.3 D. 1 regarding Fire Danger Safety Plan Requirements.

c. No welding to take place on site, welding to be performed at manufacturer's facility or off-site if necessary.

1.9 SPECIFICATION FORMATS AND CONVENTIONS

A. Specification Format: The Specifications are organized and tailored into Divisions and Sections using the CSI/CSC's "Master Format" numbering system.

1. Division 01 – General Requirements: Sections in Division 01 govern the execution of the Work of all Sections in the Specifications.

B. Specification Content: The Specifications use certain conventions for the style of language and the intended meaning of certain terms, words, and phrases when used in particular situations. These conventions are as follows:

1. Abbreviated Language: Language used in the Specifications and other Contract Documents is abbreviated. Words and meanings shall be interpreted as appropriate.

Words implied, but not stated, shall be inferred as the sense requires. Singular words shall be interpreted as plural, and plural words shall be interpreted as singular where applicable as the context of the Contract Documents indicates.

2. Imperative mood and streamlined language are generally used in the Specifications.

Requirements expressed in the imperative mood are to be performed by Contractor.

Occasionally, the indicative or subjunctive mood may be used in the Section Text for clarity to describe responsibilities that must be fulfilled indirectly by Contractor or by others when so noted.

a. The words "shall," "shall be," or "shall comply with," depending on the context, are implied where a colon (:) is used within a sentence or phrase.

C. Terminology: All references to “Owner” shall be replaced with the term “Government” or “Contracting Officer” (when referring to the person acting for the Government). All references to “Architect” shall be replaced with the term “Contracting Officer”.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 011000

CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

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SECTION 013200 – CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for documenting the progress of construction during performance of the Work, including the following:

1. Contractor's Construction Schedule.

2. Submittals Schedule.

3. Material submittals

4. Fire Danger Safety Plan

5. Daily construction reports including photos

6. Redlines and as-builts

7. Field condition reports.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Activity: A discrete part of a project that can be identified for planning, scheduling, monitoring, and controlling the construction project. Activities included in a construction schedule consume time and resources.

1. Critical activities are activities on the critical path. They must start and finish on the planned early start and finish times.

2. Predecessor Activity: An activity that precedes another activity in the network.

3. Successor Activity: An activity that follows another activity in the network.

B. CPM: Critical path method, which is a method of planning and scheduling a construction project where activities are arranged based on activity relationships. Network calculations determine when activities can be performed and the critical path of Project.

C. Critical Path: The longest connected chain of interdependent activities through the network schedule that establishes the minimum overall Project duration and contains no float.

D. Float: The measure of leeway in starting and completing an activity.

E. Fragment: A partial or fragmentary network that breaks down activities into smaller activities for greater detail.

F. Major Area: A story of construction, a separate building, or a similar significant construction element.

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1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals Schedule: Submit electronic (pdf) copy of schedule. Arrange the following information in a tabular format:

1. Scheduled date for first submittal.

2. Specification Section number and title.

3. Submittal category (action or informational).

4. Name of subcontractor.

5. Description of the Work covered.

6. Scheduled date for Contracting Officer's final release or approval.

B. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Submit electronic (pdf) copy of initial schedule, large enough to show entire schedule for entire construction period.

1. Submit an electronic copy of schedule, using software indicated, labeled to comply with requirements for submittals. Include type of schedule (Initial or Updated) and date on label.

C. Material submittals: Submit any applicable material submittals to the COR for approval prior to BLM issuing NTP. Allow enough lead time for order and delivery from the manufacture. Allow government 14 calendar days to review and approve.

D. Fire Danger Safety Plan: Submit prior to construction activities taking place, outlining plan of precautions to prevent fires during construction (word, pdf). Submit to BLM for review and approval prior to issuance of NTP.

1. Plan should include: A list of all major and potential fire hazards, proper handling and storage procedures for hazardous materials, potential ignition sources and their control, and the type of fire protection equipment necessary to control each major hazard i.e. water truck, fire extinguisher etc. Plan shall include identifying people at risk, evaluate ways to reduce hazards and protect individuals from risk. Include a plan for instruction and training.

E. Daily Construction Reports: Submit daily electronic copy at weekly intervals.

F. Redlines and as-builts: Submit electronic redlines of all changes or notes pertinent to the project. Submit electronic depiction of as-builts upon project completion. This can be in cad or another editable format. Coordinate format with COR.

G. Field Condition Reports: Submit electronic copy at time of discovery of differing conditions.

1.4 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate preparation and processing of schedules and reports with performance of construction activities and with scheduling and reporting of separate contractors.

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1.5 SUBMITTALS SCHEDULE

A. Preparation: Submit a schedule of submittals, arranged in chronological order by dates required by construction schedule. Include time required for review, resubmittal, ordering, manufacturing, fabrication, and delivery when establishing dates.

1.6 CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE, GENERAL

A. Time Frame: Extend schedule from date established for the Notice to Proceed to date of Final Completion.

1. Contract completion date shall not be changed by submission of a schedule that shows an early completion date, unless specifically authorized by Modification.

B. Activities: Treat each story or separate area as a separate numbered activity for each principal element of the Work. Comply with the following:

1. Procurement Activities: Include procurement process activities for the following long lead items and major items, requiring a cycle of more than 60 days, as separate activities in schedule. Procurement cycle activities include, but are not limited to, submittals, approvals, purchasing, fabrication, and delivery.

2. Submittal Review Time: Include review and resubmittal times indicated in Division 01 Section "Submittal Procedures" in schedule. Coordinate submittal review times in Contractor's Construction Schedule with Submittals Schedule.

3. Substantial Completion: Indicate completion in advance of date established for Substantial Completion and allow time for Contracting Officer's administrative procedures necessary for certification of Substantial Completion.

C. Constraints: Include constraints and work restrictions indicated in the Contract Documents and as follows in schedule, and show how the sequence of the Work is affected.

D. Milestones: Include milestones indicated in the Contract Documents in schedule, including, but not limited to, the Notice to Proceed, Substantial Completion, and Final Completion.

E. Contract Modifications: For each proposed contract modification and concurrent with its submission, prepare a time-impact analysis using fragments to demonstrate the effect of the proposed change on the overall project schedule.

F. Distribution: Distribute copies of approved schedule to Contracting Officer, separate contractors, testing and inspecting agencies, and other parties identified by Contractor with a need-to-know schedule responsibility.

1.7 CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. Submit a comprehensive, fully developed, Contractor's Construction Schedule within 30 days of date established for commencement of the Work. Base schedule on the Preliminary Construction Schedule and provide updated schedules if any changes.

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B. Preparation: Indicate each significant construction activity separately. Identify first workday of each week with a continuous vertical line.

1.8 REPORTS

A. Daily Construction Reports: Prepare a daily construction report recording the following information concerning events at Project site:

1. List of subcontractors at Project site.

2. Equipment at Project site.

3. Material deliveries.

4. High and low temperatures and general weather conditions.

5. Accidents.

6. Stoppages, delays, shortages, and losses.

7. Meter readings and similar recordings.

8. Orders and requests of authorities having jurisdiction.

9. Services connected and disconnected.

10. Equipment or system tests and startups.

B. Field Condition Reports: Immediately on discovery of a difference between field conditions and the Contract Documents, prepare and submit a detailed report. Submit with a request for interpretation. Include a detailed description of the differing conditions, together with recommendations for changing the Contract Documents.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not used)

END OF SECTION 013200

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

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SECTION 013300 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, Design Computations, and other submittals.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Action Submittals: Written and graphic information that requires Contracting Officer's responsive action.

B. Informational Submittals: Written information that does not require Contracting Officer's responsive action. Submittals may be rejected for not complying with requirements.

C. File Transfer Protocol (FTP): Communications protocol that enables transfer of files to and from another computer over a network and that serves as the basis for standard Internet protocols. An FTP site is a portion of a network located outside of network firewalls within which internal and external users are able to access files.

D. Portable Document Format (PDF): An open standard file format licensed by Adobe Systems used for representing documents in a device-independent and display resolution-independent fixed-layout document format.

1.3 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities.

1. Coordinate each submittal with fabrication, purchasing, testing, delivery, other submittals, and related activities that require sequential activity.

2. Coordinate transmittal of different types of submittals for related parts of the Work so processing will not be delayed because of need to review submittals concurrently for coordination.

a. Contracting Officer reserves the right to withhold action on a submittal requiring coordination with other submittals until related submittals are received.

B. Submittals Schedule: Comply with requirements in Division 01 Section "Construction Progress Documentation" for list of submittals and time requirements for scheduled performance of related construction activities.

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C. Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for resubmittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence on Contracting Officer's receipt of submittal.

No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing, including resubmittals.

1. Initial Review: Allow 10 calendar days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if coordination with subsequent submittals is required. Contracting Officer will advise Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

2. Intermediate Review: If intermediate submittal is necessary, process it in same manner as initial submittal.

3. Resubmittal Review: Allow 5 calendar days for review of each resubmittal.

D. Paper Submittals:

1. Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal for identification; include name of firm or entity that prepared each submittal on label or title block.

2. Provide a space approximately 6 by 8 inches on label or beside title block to record Contractor's review and approval markings and action taken by Contracting Officer.

3. Include the following information on label for processing and recording action taken:

a. Project name.

b. Date.

c. Name and address of Architect.

d. Name and address of Contractor.

e. Name and address of subcontractor.

f. Name of firm or entity that prepared submittal.

g. Name and address of supplier.

h. Name of manufacturer.

i. Submittal number or other unique identifier, including revision identifier.

1) Submittal number shall use Specification Section number followed by a decimal point and then a sequential number (e.g., 061000.01).

Resubmittals shall include an alphabetic suffix after another decimal point (e.g., 061000.01.A). Work schedule and value schedules shall be numbers 01000.01 and 01000.02.

j. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

k. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

l. Location(s) where product is to be installed, as appropriate.

m. Other necessary identification.

E. Cover Sheet:

1. Ensure that cover sheet includes following information:

a. Submittal Number

b. Contract Number

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c. Specification section number and title, paragraph, and complete description of item being submitted. Be specific and clearly identify what is being submitted. When appropriate, reference a specific sheet and detail of the Drawings. Note multiple items individually.

d. Signature and date.

e. Name and telephone number of individual to contact for further information, if other than Contractor.

2. Submitted Information: Link submittal to cover sheet by contract number, project name, and submittal number. Stamp recommended but may be hand-written on each copy; ensure submittal stamp includes project name and contract number and blank space in which to write submittal number. Stamp or write this information on all copies.

F. Mechanical and Electrical: Deliver catalogs or pages and tables for mechanical and electrical items in one complete mechanical package and one complete electrical package.

Incomplete packages will be retained until all items are received. Shop drawings may be submitted separately. Submit the following additional data:

1. Rough-in data and dimensions.

2. Motor characteristics and wiring diagrams.

3. Performance curves and rated capacities.

4. Operation characteristics.

G. Deviations: Highlight, encircle, or otherwise specifically identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

H. Approved Equals:

1. For each item proposed as an “or approved equal,” submit supporting data, including:

a. Drawings and samples as appropriate.

b. Comparison of the characteristics of the proposed item with that specified.

c. Changes required in other elements of the work because of the substitution.

d. Name, address, and telephone number of vendor.

e. Manufacturer’s literature regarding installation, operation, and maintenance, including schematics for electrical and hydraulic systems, lubrication requirements, and parts lists. Describe availability of maintenance service, and state source of replacement materials.

2. A request for approval constitutes a representation that Contractor:

a. Has investigated the proposed item and determined that it is equal or superior in all respects to that specified.

b. Will provide the same warranties for the proposed item as for the item specified.

c. Has determined that the proposed item is compatible with interfacing items.

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d. Will coordinate the installation of an approved item and make all changes required in other elements of the work because of the substitution.

e. Waives all claims for additional expenses that may be incurred as a result of the substitution.

I. Electronic Submittals: Prepare submittals as PDF package, incorporating complete information into each PDF file. Name PDF file with submittal number.

J. Submittals for Web-Based Project Software: Prepare submittals as PDF files, or other format indicated by Project software website.

K. Additional Copies: Unless additional copies are required for final submittal, and unless Contracting Officer observes noncompliance with provisions in the Contract Documents, initial submittal may serve as final submittal.

L. Transmittal: Package each submittal individually and appropriately for transmittal and handling. Transmit each submittal using a transmittal form. Contracting Officer will return submittals, without review received from sources other than Contractor.

1. Transmittal Form: Use form as directed by Contracting Officer.

M. Resubmittals: Make resubmittals in same form and number of copies as initial submittal.

1. Note date and content of previous submittal.

2. Note date and content of revision in label or title block and clearly indicate extent of revision.

3. Resubmit submittals until they are marked "<Insert approval notation from

Contracting Officer's action stamp>."

N. Distribution: Furnish copies of final submittals to manufacturers, subcontractors, suppliers, fabricators, installers, authorities having jurisdiction, and others as necessary for performance of construction activities. Show distribution on transmittal forms.

O. Use for Construction: Use only final submittals with mark indicating "“Approved” or “Approved with notations”. taken by Contracting Officer.

1.4 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Prepare and submit Action Submittals required by individual Specification Sections.

B. Product Data: Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment.

1. If information must be specially prepared for submittal because standard printed data are not suitable for use, submit as Shop Drawings, not as Product Data.

2. Mark each copy of each submittal to show which products and options are applicable.

3. Include the following information, as applicable:

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a. Manufacturer's written recommendations.

b. Manufacturer's product specifications.

c. Manufacturer's installation instructions.

d. Manufacturer's catalog cuts.

e. Compliance with specified referenced standards.

f. Testing by recognized testing agency.

g. Availability and delivery time information

h. Clearances required to other construction, if not indicated on accompanying

Shop Drawings

C. Shop Drawings: Prepare Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale. Do not base Shop Drawings on reproductions of the Contract Documents or standard printed data.

1. Preparation: Fully illustrate requirements in the Contract Documents. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Dimensions.

b. Identification of products.

c. Fabrication and installation drawings.

d. Shopwork manufacturing instructions.

e. Templates and patterns.

f. Schedules.

g. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

h. Relationship to adjoining construction clearly indicated.

i. Compliance with specified standards

2. Sheet Size: Except for templates, patterns, and similar full-size drawings, submit Shop Drawings on sheets at least 8-1/2 by 11 inches but no larger than 22 by 34 inches.

3. Number of Copies: Submit two opaque (bond) copies of each submittal.

Contracting Officer will return one copy.

D. Submittals Schedule: Comply with requirements specified in Division 01 Section "Construction Progress Documentation."

E. Subcontract List: Prepare a written summary identifying individuals or firms proposed for each portion of the Work, including those who are to furnish products or equipment fabricated to a special design.

1.5 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Prepare and submit Informational Submittals required by other Specification Sections.

1. Certificates and Certifications: Provide notarized statement that includes signature of entity responsible for preparing certification, signed by officer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of that entity. State that the named product conforms to the Contract requirements. Submit certificate with a certified copy of test results or certify that such test results are on file with the manufacturer and will

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2. Test and Inspection Reports: Comply with requirements specified in Division 01 Section "Quality Requirements."

B. Coordination Drawings: Comply with requirements specified in Division 01 Section "Project Management and Coordination."

C. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Comply with requirements specified in Division 01 Section "Construction Progress Documentation."

D. Conformance Certificates: Prepare written certification that material complies with Contract Documents. Include evidence prior to sampling and testing.

E. Welding Certificates: Prepare written certification that welding procedures and personnel comply with requirements in the Contract Documents. Submit record of Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) on AWS forms.

Include names of firms and personnel certified if work is to be performed on BLM property or approved staging area. BLM prefers to have all welding take place at manufacturer's facility. No welding to take place on project site.

F. Installer Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that Installer complies with requirements in the Contract Documents and, where required, is authorized by manufacturer for this specific Project.

G. Manufacturer Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that manufacturer complies with requirements in the Contract Documents.

Include evidence of manufacturing experience where required.

H. Product Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that product complies with requirements in the Contract Documents.

I. Material Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that material complies with requirements in the Contract Documents.

J. Material Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting test results of material for compliance with requirements in the Contract Documents.

K. Product Test Reports: Prepare written reports indicating current product produced by manufacturer complies with requirements in the Contract Documents. Base reports on evaluation of tests performed by manufacturer and witnessed by a qualified testing agency, or on comprehensive tests performed by a qualified testing agency.

L. Field Test Reports (as required): Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting results of field tests performed either during installation of product or after product is installed in its final location, for compliance with requirements in the Contract Documents.

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M. Manufacturer's Instructions: Prepare written or published information that documents manufacturer's recommendations, guidelines, and procedures for installing or operating a product or equipment. Include name of product and name, address, and telephone number of manufacturer.

N. Manufacturer's Field Reports: Prepare written information documenting factory-authorized service representative's tests and inspections. Include the following, as applicable:

1. Statement on condition of substrates and their acceptability for installation of product.

2. Summary of installation procedures being followed, whether they comply with requirements and, if not, what corrective action was taken.

3. Results of operational and other tests and a statement of whether observed performance complies with requirements.

1.6 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S ACTION

A. Action/Informational Submittals: Contracting Officer (along with COR) will review each submittal, make marks to indicate corrections or modifications required, and return it.

B. Partial submittals are not acceptable, will be considered nonresponsive, and will be returned without review.

C. Submittals not required by the Contract Documents may not be reviewed and may be discarded.

D. Written approval of submittals is indication that Contractor's submittals have been reviewed and there are no objections, except as noted.

E. Installation of material on basis of written approval of submittals shall not relieve Contractor of responsibility for incorporating material that conforms to requirements of Contract Documents.

F. Written approval of deviations shall apply only to those deviations or omissions from the requirements of Contract Documents brought to Contracting Officer's attention in writing.

G. After written approval of an item, Contractor may submit substitution for approval, if approved item cannot be purchased or delivered in time to avoid delay in completion of the project.

H. Measurements: Where approved manufacturer's diagrams and shop drawings give specific measurements or rough-in dimensions for equipment, these dimensions shall take precedence over dimensions indicated on Drawings.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not used)

END OF SECTION 013300

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 013523 – SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes establishing an effective accident prevention program and providing a safe working environment for all personnel and visitors.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Accident Prevention Plan (APP): After contract award and before Pre-Construction conference, submit for review, an Accident Prevention Plan. Contracting Officer will review the proposed Plan. If the plan requires any revisions or corrections, resubmit the Plan within 10 days. No progress payments will be made until the Plan is accepted.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Comply with contract clauses entitled "Accident Prevention" and "Permits and Responsibilities". In case of conflicts between Federal, State, and local safety and health requirements, the most stringent shall apply. Equipment or tools not meeting OSHA requirements will not be allowed on the project sites. Failure to comply with the requirements of this section and related sections may result in suspension of work.

B. Qualifications of Employees:

1. All employees must be physically and able to perform their assigned duties in a safe manner.

2. Do not allow employees to perform work whose ability or alertness is impaired because of prescription or illegal drug use, fatigue, illness, intoxication, or other conditions that may expose themselves or others to injury.

3. Operators of vehicles, hoisting equipment, and hazardous plant equipment shall be able to understand signs, signals, and operating instructions, and be fully capable of operating such equipment. Provide operating instructions for all equipment. Newly hired operators shall be individually tested by an experienced operator or supervisor to determine if they are capable of safely operating equipment. Retain copies of all operators’ licenses and/or certifications onsite.

1.4 ACCIDENT REPORTING

A. Reportable Accidents (per OSHA 29CFR 1904): A project reportable accident is defined as death, occupational disease, traumatic injury to employees or the public, fires, and property damage by accident in excess of $100. Notify Contracting Officer immediately in the event of a reportable accident. Within seven days of a reportable accident, fill out and

0133523-2 forward to Contracting Officer an Accident/Property Damage Report (Form CM-22). Form may be obtained from the Contracting Officer.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (APP)

A. Plan shall be written to comply with OSHA and project requirements (a generic plan is not acceptable) including but not limited to the following:

1. Name of responsible supervisor to carry out the program.

2. Weekly and monthly safety meetings shall be documented with topic and attendees.

3. First aid and rescue procedures.

4. Outline of each phase of the work, the hazards associated with each major phase, and the methods proposed to provide for property protection and safety of the public, BLM personnel, and Contractor's employees. Identify work included under each phase, with a Risk Assessment, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)/Job Safety Analysis (JSA), etc.

5. Training, both initial and continuing.

6. Planning for possible emergency situations, such as cave-ins, earthquake, explosions, fires, floods, power outages, slides, and windstorms. Planning shall take into consideration the nature of construction, site conditions, and degree of exposure of persons and property.

2.2 FIRST AID FACILITIES

A. Provide adequate facilities for the number of employees and appropriate to the hazards associated with the types of ongoing construction work at the site.

2.3 PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

A. Meet requirements of applicable ANSI standards. Selection shall conform to OSHA 29CFR

1926.95 Subpart E.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS

A. Post telephone numbers and reporting instructions for ambulance, physician, hospital, fire department, and police in conspicuous locations at the work site.

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3.2 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY

A. Comply with the requirements of NFPA 241 (Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations).

B. Store hazardous materials in accordance with manufacturers and OSHA 29CFR1926 Subpart D requirements. Maintain readily available, on site, MSDS/Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for each chemical.

1. Immediately report all spills of hazardous materials to the Contracting Officer.

2. Maintain a spill emergency response kit.

3. Train employees how to respond to a spill and use the emergency response kit.

3.3 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

A. Inspect personal protective equipment daily and maintain in a serviceable condition. Clean, sanitize, and repair personal items, as appropriate, before issuing them to another individual.

B. Inspect, maintain, and document other protective equipment and devices before use and on a periodic basis to ensure safe operation. Retain inspection documentation onsite.

3.4 SAFETY MEETINGS

A. As a minimum, conduct one weekly 15-minute "toolbox" safety meetings. Meetings shall be conducted by a foreman or supervisor and attended by construction personnel at the worksite. Topics need to coincide with work scheduled for the following week. Document and submit meeting minutes to the Contracting Officer within one day after the meeting.

B. Conduct monthly safety meetings for all levels of supervision. Meetings shall be attended by all contractors and subcontractors performing work on the site. Notify Contracting Officer of meeting dates and times. Meetings shall be used to review effectiveness of Contractor's safety effort, to resolve current health and safety problems, to provide a forum for planning safe construction activities, and for updating the Accident Prevention Plan.

Contracting Officer’s Representative will attend the meeting and enter the results of the meetings into the daily log.

3.5 HARD HATS AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AREAS

A. Designate a hard hat use area. Hard hat area shall be posted by Contractor in a manner satisfactory to Contracting Officer.

B. Require all those working on or visiting the site to wear hard hats and other necessary personal protective equipment that is in good repair. at all times. As a minimum, maintain hard hats and all other APP required equipment.

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3.6 TRAINING

A. First Aid: Provide adequate training to an adequate number of personnel to ensure prompt and efficient first aid.

B. Hazardous Material: Train and instruct each employee exposed to hazardous material in safe and approved methods of handling and storage. Hazardous materials are defined as explosive, flammable, poisonous, corrosive, oxidizing, irritating, or otherwise harmful substances that could cause death or injury.

END OF SECTION 013523

CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

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SECTION 017700- CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

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

1. Final completion procedures.

2. Warranties.

3. Final cleaning.

4. Repair of the Work.

1.3 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Contractor's List of Incomplete Items: Initial submittal at Substantial Completion.

B. Certified List of Incomplete Items: Final submittal at final completion.

1.4 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Certificates of Release: From authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Certificate of Insurance: For continuing coverage.

1.5 FINAL COMPLETION PROCEDURES

A. Inspection: Submit a written request for final inspection to determine acceptance a minimum of 10 calendar days prior to date the work will be completed and ready for final inspection and tests. On receipt of request, Government will either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. Government will prepare a final Certificate for Payment after inspection or will notify Contractor of construction that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued.

1. Request re-inspection when the Work identified in previous inspections as incomplete is completed or corrected.

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B. Submittals for Final Completion: Items shall include:

1. Certified List of Incomplete Items: Submit certified copy of Government’s

Substantial Completion inspection list of items to be completed or corrected (punch list), endorsed and dated by Government. Certified copy of the list shall state that each item has been completed or otherwise resolved for acceptance.

2. Submit final completion photographic documentation along with other required submittals as required and specified herein.

1.6 LIST OF INCOMPLETE ITEMS (PUNCH LIST)

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

1. Organize list of spaces in sequential order.

2. Organize items applying to each space by major element.

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

a. Project name.

b. Date.

c. Name of Government.

d. Name of Contractor.

e. Page number.

4. Submit list of incomplete items in the following format:

a. MS Excel electronic file. Government will return annotated file.

b. PDF electronic file. Government will return annotated file.

c. Web-based project software upload. Utilize software feature for creating and updating list of incomplete items (punch list).

1.7 SUBMITTAL OF PROJECT WARRANTIES

A. Time of Submittal: Submit written warranties on request of Government for designated portions of the Work where warranties are indicated to commence on dates other than date of Substantial Completion, or when delay in submittal of warranties might limit Government's rights under warranty.

B. Partial Occupancy: Submit properly executed warranties within 15 calendar days of completion of designated portions of the Work that are completed and occupied or used by Government during construction period by separate agreement with Contractor.

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

D. Warranty Electronic File: Provide warranties and bonds in PDF format. Assemble complete warranty and bond submittal package into a single electronic PDF file with bookmarks enabling navigation to each item. Provide bookmarked table of contents at beginning of document.

1. Submit on digital media acceptable to Government by email to Government.

E. Warranties in Paper Form:

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

2. Provide heavy paper dividers with plastic-covered tabs for each separate warranty.

Mark tab to identify the product or installation. Provide a typed description of the product or installation, including the name of the product and the name, address, and telephone number of Installer.

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

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 Not used

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 FINAL CLEANING

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

B. Cleaning: Employ experienced workers or professional cleaners for final cleaning. Clean project location and all disrupted areas to pre-construction condition.

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

a. Sweep paved areas broom clean. Remove trash, spills, and unused materials.

b. Rake grounds and disturbed grounds that are not planted or mulched to a smooth, even-textured surface.

c. Remove tools, construction equipment, machinery, and surplus material from

Project site.

d. Leave Project clean and ready for occupancy.

3.2 REPAIR OF THE WORK

A. Complete repair and restoration operations before requesting inspection for determination of Substantial Completion.

B. Repair, or remove and replace, defective construction. Repairing includes replacing defective parts, refinishing damaged surfaces, touching up with matching materials, and properly adjusting operating equipment. Where damaged or worn items cannot be repaired

017700-4 or restored, provide replacements. Remove and replace operating components that cannot be repaired. Restore damaged construction and permanent facilities used during construction to specified condition.

1. Touch up and otherwise repair and restore marred or exposed finishes and surfaces.

Replace finishes and surfaces that that already show evidence of repair or restoration.

2. Replace parts subject to operating conditions during construction that may impede operation or reduce longevity.

END OF SECTION 017700

PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

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SECTION 017839 - PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for project record documents, including the following:

1. Record Drawings.

2. Record Specifications.

3. Record Product Data.

4. Miscellaneous record submittals.

1.2 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Record Drawings: Comply with the following:

1. Number of Copies: Submit one set of marked-up record prints.

2. Number of Copies: Submit copies of record drawings in Auto Cad or an editable format as approved by the Government.