A06-140L1722Q0019-_01009_General_Info_1.pdf

GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS

Pumphouse ADA Improvements 11/01

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SECTION 01009

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Description of Work: Furnishing labor, equipment, supplies, and materials, to construct a concrete parking area, staging area, and trail. Work also includes the installation of boulders for the purpose or soil retention and the placement of aggregate surfacing material.

B. Location: Work under this Contract is located in Grand County, Colorado.

The work locations are shown on the drawings.

1.2 REFERENCES

A. Referenced Specifications/Standards with Abbreviations and/or Acronyms:

Wherever the following acronyms are used in these specifications or on the drawings, they are to be construed the same as the respective expressions represented. Copies of the referenced specifications/standards referred to herein may be procured by the Contractor, from the following:

AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation

Officials 444 North Capitol Street, N.W., Suite 249 Washington, DC 20001

AASHTO M 147-65 Materials for Aggregate and Soil

Aggregate Subbase, Base and Surface Courses (R1993)

ACI American Concrete Institute

P.O. Box 19150 Detroit, MI 48219

ACI 305R-91 Hot Weather Concreting ACI 306R-88 Cold Weather Concreting ACI 347R-94 Guide to Formwork for Concrete

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

100 Barr Harbor Dr.

West Conshohocken PA 19428-2959

ASTM A 615/A 615M REV B-95 Deformed and Plain Billet Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement

ASTM C 143 REV A-90 Test Methods for Slump of Hydraulic Cement Concrete

ASTM C 260-95 Air-Entraining Admixtures for Concrete ASTM C 309-95 Liquid Membrane-Forming Compounds for

Curing Concrete

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1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Approvals: Approval of the submittals is an indication that the Contractor's submittals have been reviewed and that there are no objections, except as noted. Approval of deviations shall apply only to those deviations or omissions from the requirements of the drawings and specifications brought to the Contracting Officer's attention in writing.

After approval of an item, submit a substitute for approval when the approved item cannot be purchased or delivered in time to avoid delay in completion of the project.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Scope: Submittals include concrete batch tickets, construction stakeout data, materials compliance information, samples, and maintenance manuals.

B. Requirements: Refer to specifications for submittals required. Allow at least 5 working days for review. Submittals shall be delivered to the Bureau of Land Management, Grand Junction Field Office, 2815 H Road Grand Junction, CO 81506, Attn: Blaine Vecchia, or electronically to bvecchia@blm.gov.

C. Identification of Submittals: Completely identify each submittal by showing at least the following information:

1. Name and address of submitter, plus name and telephone number of the individual to contact for further information.

2. Name of project as it appears in these specifications.

3. Contract number, drawing number, and specification section number to which the submittal applies.

4. Whether this is an original submittal or resubmittal.

5. Each item shall clearly note the manufacturer's name and address, trade name, product, lot, style, color, catalog designation or model number, and locations of use.

1.5 CERTIFICATES OF CONFORMANCE

A. Requirements: The Contracting Officer may permit use, prior to sampling and testing, of materials when accompanied by Certificates of Conformance.

Materials used on the basis of a Certificate of Conformance may be sampled and tested. Installation of materials on the basis of Certificates of Conformance shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for incorporating materials which conform to the requirements of the drawings and specifications. Material not conforming to those requirements will be subject to rejection, whether in place or not.

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B. Format: The Certificate of Conformance provided by the supplier shall:

1. State that the named product conforms to the Contract requirements.

2. Either be accompanied with a certified copy of the test results, or certify that such test results are on file with the manufacturer and will be furnished to the Contracting Officer upon request.

3. Provide the name and address of the manufacturer, the testing agency, and the date of tests.

4. Set forth the means of identification which will permit field determination of the product delivered as being the product covered by the certification.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Codes and Standards: The work shall comply with codes and standards applicable to each type of work and as listed in the individual sections of these specifications. This Contract incorporates materials, applications, and tests by reference, with the same force and effect as when they were given in full text.

B. Conflict: Where a conflict occurs between reference documents and project specifications, the project specifications shall govern.

C. 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 the drawings.

1.7 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

A. Access to the Work: As per Federal Acquisitions Regulations Clause 52.236-10. Access to work locations within the sites shall be limited to existing roads only.

B. Environmental Considerations: As per Federal Acquisitions Regulations

Clause 52.236-9 and 52.236-10.

C. Utilities: Before starting excavation, establish the location and extent of underground utilities in the work area. Protect utility services uncovered by excavation. Notify the Contracting Officer immediately if utilities are damaged. Damage to utilities shall be repaired at the Contractor's expense.

1.8 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING

A. Construction Period Window: Work shall be completed prior to September 6, 2022.

B. Work Schedule: The schedule shall be submitted within 5 calendar days after signing the Notice to Proceed and as per Federal Acquisitions Regulations Clause 52.236-15. When requested, submit an updated schedule. At a minimum, the schedule will state the estimated timeframes for the work to be performed.

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PART 2: PRODUCTS

(There are no applicable requirements.)

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.1 PROJECT MEETINGS

A. Pre-Work Conference:

1. Will be held prior to the start of work. The Contractor will be notified in advance of meeting time, date and place. The purpose will be to review required work, project drawings and specifications, construction schedules, payroll and payments, and administrative provisions of the Contract.

2. The Contractor, subcontractors and the persons responsible for coordination of the work shall be present at the meeting.

3. Be prepared to summarize and explain procedures planned for the project.

B. Progress Meetings:

1. To be held at the project site, or as determined by the Contracting

Officer.

2. May be called by either the Contracting Officer or the Contractor.

Request shall state who should attend and include an agenda.

C. Final Inspection:

1. To be held at the project site, or as determined by the Contracting

Officer.

2. Notify the Contracting Officer in writing at least 5 working days before the completion date so the Government can schedule final inspection.

3. The superintendent shall be present during this inspection.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Work Layout: The coordinates used for creating the layouts are site un-corrected site Datum. The construction drawing was created in AutoCAD Civil 3D, version 2020.

B. Stakeout Plan/Staking: The contractor shall be responsible for developing the construction stakeout plan and for locating the horizontal and vertical locations of the proposed work. In addition, the contractor shall be responsible for the construction staking/marking of the horizontal and vertical locations as designed. The contractor shall be given an electronic copy (CAD drawing) of the construction drawing for the development of the stakeout plan, or upon request given an electronic “txt” or “csv” file containing the coordinates and elevations of the finished design in place of the electronic construction drawings. Submit an electronic copy of the completed stakeout plan for review a minimum of 5 working days prior to starting work.

C. Work Limits and Control Points: Will be established by the Contracting

Officer.

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3.3 DISPOSAL OF DEBRIS

A. Requirements: Items or debris not designated as salvage for the Government shall become the property of the Contractor. Dispose of materials in a legal manner. Fees associated with disposal, if applicable, shall be the responsibility of the contractor. Burning of removed materials is not permitted on the work site.

3.4 WARRANTY

A. Requirements: Materials and equipment furnished under this Contract shall be covered by the most favorable commercial warranties given to customers for such materials or equipment. The rights or remedies provided herein are in addition to and do not limit rights afforded to the Government by other clauses of this Contract. With respect to warranties, expressed or implied, from manufacturers or suppliers for materials or equipment furnished under the Contract the Contractor shall:

1. Obtain warranties that would be given in normal commercial practices.

2. Require warranties to be executed, in writing, for the benefit of the

Government.

3. Submit warranties to the Contracting Officer prior to the final inspection.

PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

A. Units: The work described in this section will not be measured for payment.

4.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT

A. Payment: No direct payment for the work described under this section will be made. Consideration for this item shall be included in the bid price for other items of the Contract.

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