A06_-_140L1722Q0031_-_Section_010090_1.docx

Bureau of Land Management - Colorado State Office 01 00 09.00 - General Information and Requirements

SUMMARY:

Description of Work: Furnishing all labor, equipment, supplies, and materials to do the following tasks:

Disassemble, clean, and remove an existing CXT vault toilet as located on the Contract Drawings.

Deliver removed toilet to Sand Wash Rec Area site as located on Contract Drawings.

Install Old vault toilet at Sand Wash basin as shown on Contract Drawings.

Procure, deliver, and place CXT toilet per manufacturer specifications and according to Contract Drawings at Irish Canyon Parking area as shown on Contract Drawings.

Install concrete flatwork at Irish Canyon Parking area and Sand Wash Basin Parking area as shown on Contract Drawings Install aggregate base around flatwork at both Irish Canyon and Sand Wash Basin Rec Areas.

Install boundary rock as shown on Contract Drawings Location: Work under this Contract is located in Moffat County, Colorado as shown on the Title Sheet.

REFERENCES:

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

DEFINITIONS:

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

SUBMITTALS:

Scope: Submittals include design computations, manufacturers' literature and samples as identified in respective Specification Sections, this Section, and the Contract Drawings.

Requirements: Refer to specifications for submittals required. Allow at least 10 working days for review. Submittals shall be delivered to the BLM, Colorado State Office, 2850 Youngfield Street, Lakewood, CO 80125, Attention: Gene Lietzau.

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

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

Name of project as it appears in these specifications.

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

Whether this is an original submittal or resubmittal.

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.

CERTIFICATES OF CONFORMANCE:

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.

Format: The form of the Certificate of Conformance provided by the supplier shall be as follows:

The certificate shall state that the named product conforms to the Contract requirements.

The certificate shall 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.

The certificate shall provide the name and address of the manufacturer, the testing agency and the date of tests.

The certificate shall set forth the means of identification which will permit field determination of the product delivered as being the product covered by the certification.

QUALITY ASSURANCE:

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.

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

DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING:

Delivery: The Contractor shall protect products incorporated into the work from damage while in transit to the site. Products must be delivered in original unopened containers with manufacturer's name, brand designation, and contents legibly indicated.

Storage: The Contractor shall provide temporary storage facilities for products as necessary.

Storage shall comply with the manufacturer's instructions.

The storage area shall permit access for inspection and handling.

Handling: The Contractor shall load and unload products in such a manner that protects them from damage.

PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS:

Access to the Work: Access to the work shall be provided by the BLM, during normal working hours, 07:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. No work will be allowed on the weekends without written approval from the Government.

Environmental Considerations: The Contractor shall, to the extent feasible, keep the overall worksite clean and clutter free. Clean-up litter and discarded material generated by the construction and dispose of at an approved sanitary landfill or other location and manner approved by the Contracting Officer.

Incidental Operations: Land administered by the Government may be used by the Contractor for incidental operations such as materials storage, project office, equipment parking and camping. These areas shall be approved in advance by the Contracting Officer. Environmental considerations of the preceding paragraphs will apply.

Road Weight Limits: The Contractor shall strictly adhere to local County and Colorado State road weight restrictions for hauling equipment and materials. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to research, understand and comply with the limits during any portion of the project.

SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING:

Work Schedule: The work schedule shall be submitted at the prework conference. When requested, the Contractor shall submit an updated schedule within 3 calendar days.

Notify Government at least 5 working days prior to commencement of work.

PRODUCTS

(There are no applicable requirements.)

EXECUTION

PROJECT MEETINGS:

PreWork Conference:

A prework conference 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 the required work, project drawings and specifications, construction schedules, payroll and payments, and administrative provisions of the Contract. The Contractor, subcontractors and the persons responsible for coordination of the work shall be present at the meeting.

The Contractor shall be prepared to summarize and explain procedures planned for the project and submittals requested in the specifications.

Progress Meetings:

Meetings shall be held at the project site, or as determined by the Contracting Officer.

Meetings may be called by either the Contracting Officer or the Contractor. Request shall state who should attend and include an agenda.

Final Inspection:

Meeting shall be held at the project site, or as determined by the Contracting Officer.

The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing at least 5 working days before the completion date so the Government can schedule final inspection.

The Contractor shall require the superintendent to be present during this inspection.

WORK LAYOUT:

Requirements: contractor is responsible for construction surveying and construction to achieve measurements, lines and grades necessary for the work executed under the Contract. Baseline monuments or benchmarks disturbed or removed during construction shall be reset by the Contractor at the Contractor's expense.

NPDES Permit Contractor is responsible for adhering to NPDES requirements.

Project disturbance area is under 1 ac.

Contractor shall seed all disturbed areas within natural landscape.

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

METHOD OF MEASUREMENT:

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

BASIS OF PAYMENT:

Payment: No direct payment for the work described under this section will be made. The Contractor shall include consideration for this item in the bid price for other items of the Contract.

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