A06_LR_ADA_Campsite_Specs_-_Complete_2-8-24_-_Stamped.pdf

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park Look Rock Campground

Townsend, TN

ADA Campsite Improvements

February, 2024

Table of Contents

Specification Section Issued

Division 1 – General Requirements

Section 01100 – Summary of Work Award Section 01270 – Price and Payment Award Section 01310 – Project Management and Coordination Award Section 01330 – Submittal Procedure Award Section 01430 – Quality Assurance Award Section 01600 – Materials and Equipment Award Section 01770 – Project Closeout Award

Division 2 – Site Work

Section 02200 – Earthwork Award Section 02310 – Grading Award Section 02370 – Temporary Erosion Control Award Section 02372 – Environmental Protection Award Section 02513 – Asphaltic Concrete Paving Award Section 02850 – Landscape Timbers Award Section 02920 – Topsoiling, Seeding, Fertilizing and Mulching Award

Division 3 – Concrete

Section 03300 – Cast in Place Concrete (Non-Structural) Award

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SECTION 01100

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. The work to be performed under this contract shall consist of furnishing the following to perform the work outlined in these specifications and as indicated by Project Drawings (133/60138):

1. tools

2. equipment

3. materials

4. labor

5. supplies

6. manufactured articles

7. all transportation to complete the work

8. temporary facilities

B. Location of Work: Look Rock Campground, Great Smoky Mountains

National Park, Tallassee, TN.

C. Incidental Items: All work, materials, and services not expressly listed as being provided by others or not expressly called for in the contract but are necessary for the completion of the work in good faith, shall be furnished, installed, and performed by the contractor.

1.02 BACKGROUND

A. Look Rock Campground is located off of the Foothills Parkway, midway between Highway 321 and Highway 129. It is a popular campsite for the local population as well as out of town visitors. The facilities at the campground have recently been updated and the roads repaved.

Currently there are not any ADA accessible campsites within the campground; therefore, the purpose of the proposed work is to create two campsites that will meet the ADA criteria.

1.03 SCHEDULING

A. Foothills Parkway is open year-round; and Look Rock Campground is typically open from 4/28 to 10/29 each year. The proposed work will ideally be done while the campground is closed; but may be done while the campground is open. The contractor shall take precautions as required if the work is performed while the campground is open. The contractor is expected to be courteous to the Park’s visitors.

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1.04 SUMMARY OF WORK TO BE DONE BY CONTRACTOR

A. Campsite 34 – Modification of an existing campsite to meet ADA requirements.

1. Clear and grub additional areas as required per the proposed design plans. Cut and remove trees as noted. Coordinate cutting of trees with NPS prior to removal.

2. Remove existing campsite elements, including existing picnic table, fire ring, tent pad, and associated concrete pads. Coordinate return of picnic table, and fire ring to NPS with COR.

3. Perform cut and fill as required to construct the new tent pad and the subgrade for the proposed access trails. Removal of existing rocks on site may be required. Coordinate removal of rocks with NPS.

4. Relocate the tent pad as noted on the plans.

5. Place 4-inches of Mineral Aggregate Base Couse, Type A, 5-feet wide on the proposed trail subgrade prepared by others. Compact as directed in the project specifications.

6. Place 2-inches of Bituminous Concrete Surface Course, Grading E, 4 feet wide on the prepared stone base course.

7. The tent pad shall have 4-inches of No.10 stone (screenings) placed and lightly compacted in place – refer to plans for details.

8. The remainder of the campsite footprint (4-feet around the tent pad, the picnic table area, and the fire ring area), except for the tent pad, shall have 4-inches of No. 10 stone (screenings) placed and lightly compacted in place.

B. Campsite 34A – New Campsite Area

1. Clear and grub additional areas as required per the proposed design plans. Cut and remove trees as noted. Coordinate cutting of trees with NPS prior to removal.

2. Perform cut and fill as required to construct the subgrade for the tent pad and the proposed access trails. Removal of existing rocks on site may be required. Coordinate removal of rocks with NPS.

3. Construct the new tent pad as noted on the design plans.

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4. Place 4-inches of Mineral Aggregate Base Couse, Type A, 5-feet wide on the proposed trail subgrade prepared by others. Compact as directed in the project specifications.

5. Place 2-inches of Bituminous Concrete Surface Course, Grading E, 4 feet wide on the prepared stone base course.

6. The tent pad, shall have 4-inches of No. 10 stone (screenings) placed and lightly compacted in place.

7. The remainder of the campsite footprint (4-feet around the tent pad, the picnic table area, and the fire ring area), except for the tent pad, shall have 4-inches of No. 10 stone (screenings) placed and lightly compacted in place.

C. Provide and Install a New Drinking Fountain

1. A new drinking fountain shall be provided and installed adjacent to the Comfort Station. A concrete pad shall be constructed as noted on the plans.

D. General

2. All disturbed areas are to be fine graded and hydroseeded with the approved Park Seed Mix.

1.05 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

A. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a visitor friendly environment.

1. Provide barriers to protect the public and control visitor access.

2. Coordinate with Park when large vehicles will enter the Park.

1.06 SAFETY

A. The contractor shall provide a Safety Plan prior to the commencement of work. The Safety Plan shall address employee safety practices for all phases of the proposed work; and shall be accessible to all on-site personnel.

B. All aspects of jobsite safety are the responsibility of the contractor.

Sub-contractors, regardless of being an excluded party (i.e. owner of company), are required to follow all Federal, State, and Local safety laws. This includes, but is not limited to;

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1. Fall Protection

2. Trench Safety

3. Hard hats

4. Eye Protection

1.07 DISTURBED AREAS

A. All areas that are disturbed by the contractor are to be returned to their original condition or better. This includes, but is not limited to;

1. Roadways

2. Grass

3. Vegetation

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SECTION 01270

PRICE AND PAYMENT

A. Work covered by this section includes method of measurement and basis of payment for all divisions included.

B. Payment for the various items of the Schedule, as further specified herein, shall include all compensation to be received by the contractor for furnishing all tools, equipment, materials, labor, supplies, manufactured articles, transportation, and temporary facilities required to complete the work in accordance with contract documents including incidentals.

C. Respective prices and payment shall constitute full compensation for all work completed including incidentals.

D. All items not expressly listed as being provided by others that are necessary for the completion of work shall be furnished and installed by the contractor.

E. No payment shall be made for mobilization and demobilization of equipment.

1.02 ESTIMATED QUANTITIES

A. All quantities stipulated in the schedule or other contract documents are approximate and are to be used: (1) as a basis for estimating the probable cost of the proposed work, (2) for the purpose of comparing the bids submitted, and (3) for the purpose of providing Change Order values should the scope of work change significantly from the work illustrated on the proposed plans (as opposed to minor differences in actual quantities as described below). The contractor shall perform his own quantity take-off and base his bid on his own quantities. An error on the attached schedule shall not allow additional compensation to the contractor.

B. The contractor shall be paid based upon a lump sum contract for this project.

Partial payments will be based upon actual quantities installed during the time period addressed by the invoice. Quantities included in the invoice will be measured in the field. The actual amounts of work completed, and materials furnished may differ from estimated quantities. The contractor shall make no claim for damages, anticipated profits, or otherwise, on account of differences between the estimated amounts and the actual amount of work performed and materials furnished.

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1.03 SURVEY AND MEASUREMENTS

A. All quantity measurements shall be the responsibility of the contractor and will be verified by the COTR.

B. All measurements and subsequent payments will be based on completed and accepted work performed in strict accordance with the drawings, specifications, and other contract documents.

PART 2 – SCHEDULE ITEMS

2.01 GENERAL

A. Payment shall be full compensation to complete the work items in good faith, including incidental work.

B. In addition to those things listed under each item, the unit price shall be full compensation for all of the following:

1. General requirements in Division 01, but not limited to the following.

a. Submittals

b. Record drawings

c. Schedules and Plans

2. Specific requirements in Division 02, including but not limited to the following (unless otherwise expressly defined as a line item in the bid schedule):

a. Erosion control

b. Clearing and grubbing

c. Removal and replacement of obstructions

d. Disposal of any excess material

e. Traffic control

2.02 ITEMS

A. Proposed Campsite Redevelopment Improvements Schedule

1. Mobilization

a. Measurement: By the Lump Sum.

b. Basis of Payment: Includes all labor, materials, equipment, tools and all other appurtenances required to assemble equipment and crews on-site to perform the requested work in this contract.

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2. Clear and Grub

a. Measurement: By the Lump Sum for each campsite.

b. Basis of payment: Includes all labor, materials, equipment, tools and other appurtenances required to clear and grub the areas in preparation for the new campsite layout.

3. Excavation

a. Measurement: Measured by the Cubic Yard.

b. Basis of Payment: Includes al labor, materials, equipment, tools, and other appurtenances required to excavate and place soil materials to meet the grades noted on the design plans.

4. Borrow

a. Measurement: Measured by the Cubic Yard.

b. Basis of Payment: Includes al labor, materials, equipment, tools and other appurtenances required to transport, place and compact the proposed borrow material in accordance with the design plans. The borrow material shall be classified as “structural” material, suitable for subgrade use.

5. Tree Removal – 8-inch

a. Measurement: Measured per Each tree removed.

other appurtenances required to cut down the trees, mulch the branches, and place the trunk on level ground.

6. Tree Removal – 15-inch

a. Measurement: Measured per Each tree removed.

other appurtenances required to cut down the trees, mulch the branches, and place the trunk on level ground.

7. 6-inch by 6-inch Treated Lumber Timbers

a. Measurement: Measured per Each timber.

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8. No. 10 Stone (Screenings)

a. Measurement: Measured by the Ton in place.

other appurtenances required to purchase, transport, and place the stone on the proposed campsite areas in accordance with the proposed design plans.

9. Mineral Aggregate Base Course, Type A – 4”

a. Measurement: Measured by the Ton.

b. Basis of Payment: Includes all labor, materials, equipment, tools and other appurtenances required to transport, place and compact the proposed base course material as specified on the proposed design plans.

10. Bituminous Concrete Surface Course, Grading E, 2”

a. Measurement: Measured by the Ton.

other appurtenances required to transport, place and compact the proposed asphalt surface course as specified on the proposed design plans.

11. Seed and Mulch

a. Measurement: Measured by the square yard to be covered.

other appurtenances required to provide the approved “Park Seed Mix” and place the seed and mulch. Seed and mulch to be in the form of “hydroseed”.

12. Drinking Fountain

a. Measurement: Measured per unit provided and installed.

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SECTION 01310

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

A. Section includes the preconstruction conference, construction scheduling and coordination requirements.

1.02 PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

A. Required after award of contract and prior to start of construction.

B. Representatives from the following shall attend.

1. Prime Contractor

2. Subcontractors

3. Owner

C. Contracting Officer/COTR will arrange a date that is mutually acceptable to all parties planning to attend.

D. Contractor shall notify subcontractors of time and date of meeting.

1.03 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. Present project engineer with a written preliminary construction schedule containing start and completion dates of the major items at the preconstruction meeting.

B. Notify the COTR three full working days in advance of any construction.

C. Communicate major changes to the schedule to the COTR in writing.

1.04 COORDINATION WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS/UTILITIES

A. Coordinate work with other contractors (i.e. roads, building, etc) in the area as necessary to complete the work specified.

B. Coordinate work with local utilities (i.e. water and sewer, power, telephone).

Note: all buried utilities may not be shown on the plans. Contractor’s responsibility for having utilities marked prior to construction.

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SECTION 01330

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURE

A. This section includes information on submittal procedures. Materials requiring submittal are listed in the appropriate specification section.

1.02 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Submit 1 copy of submittals to the COTR, unless requested otherwise.

B. Identify each cut sheet or shop drawing with the following information:

1. Contract number.

2. Supplier.

3. Specification section to which the submittal pertains.

C. Submit the following information, as applicable:

1. Manufacturer’s cut sheets indicating compliance with references (e.g.

applicable ASTM, AWWA standards).

2. Laboratory results, as applicable.

3. Dimensional drawings or shop drawings, as applicable.

4. Other information necessary for the Project Engineer to determine compliance with the specifications.

D. Variations from the contract documents or products specified:

1. Bring any and all submitted variations to the attention of the Contracting Officer.

2. Variations not brought to the Contracting Officer‘s attention, in writing, and that conflict with the Contract Documents, do not relieve the contractor from the requirements of the contract documents.

E. Revise and resubmit submittals as required and identify all changes made since previous submittal.

1. No additional contract time will be given for resubmittals required as a result of the contractor submitting incomplete or rejected submittals.

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F. Distribute copies of reviewed submittals to concerned parties, (i.e. suppliers, sub-contractors).

G. Submit written communication of any inability to comply with the Project

Engineer’s comments.

H. Submit information to the Contracting Officer at least three weeks in advance of the work to be performed.

I. Approval of submittals must be provided by the Contracting Officer prior to installation of materials.

1.03 DEFINITIONS

A. Approved: Deemed to be acceptable for use in accomplishing the requirements of the plans and specifications, but does not extend to the means, methods, or procedures of construction (except where specific means, methods, or procedures are specifically required by the contract documents) and does not imply approval of the system or construction in which the submitted item is a part.

B. Conditionally Approved: Deemed to be acceptable for use in accomplishing the requirements of the plans and specifications, if the conditions noted in the submittal approval letter are met. The approval does not extend to the means, methods, or procedures of construction (except where specific means, methods, or procedures are specifically required by the contract documents) and does not imply approval of the system or construction in which the submitted item is a part.

C. Rejected: Deemed unacceptable for the use for which it was submitted.

D. Incomplete Submittal: Information is insufficient to ascertain acceptability.

Neither approval nor rejection is implied.

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SECTION 01430

QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. This section includes prerequisites and procedures to assure the quality of construction.

1.02 CONTRACTORS QUALIFICATIONS

A. Work shall be performed by a registered contractor in the state where the project is proposed and for the type of construction and magnitude of construction being performed.

1.03 INSTALLER QUALIFICATIONS

A. Work shall be performed under the direction of personnel licensed in the state where the project is proposed and where licensing of the trade is regulated by the state including, but not limited to grading and paving.

B. Where no license is required, work shall be performed under the direction of personnel certified by the manufacturer of the product where applicable.

1.04 CONTROL OF INSTALLATION

A. Review materials for acceptability when delivered to the site.

B. Store and handle materials to prevent damage.

C. Review materials, services, and workmanship to ensure that work is performed in accordance with the specifications.

D. Comply fully with manufacturers’ instructions.

E. Should manufacturers’ instructions conflict with contract documents, request clarification from Project Engineer before proceeding.

F. Correct defective work to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer.

1.05 SAMPLES

A. When requested by the Contracting Officer, supply samples of materials proposed for use.

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1.06 START-UP

A. Prior to start-up, ensure that all equipment is ready for its use, as designed.

1.07 WARRANTY

A. Provide a minimum one (1) year warranty for all materials and labor, covering defects in the materials or deficiencies resulting from contractor installation.

B. Provide additional warranties as required by specific sections.

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SECTION 01600

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

PART 1 GENERAL

A. The work of this section consists of the general procedures for handling, storing, and protecting material and equipment.

1.02 TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING

A. Arrange deliveries of materials in accordance with construction schedules;

coordinate to avoid conflict with work and conditions at the site. Deliver materials in undamaged condition, in manufacturer's original containers or packaging, with identifying labels intact and legible. Contractor is encouraged to obtain materials in biodegradable or recyclable/reusable packaging which uses the minimum amount of packaging possible.

B. Foothills Parkway is closed to commercial truck traffic without prior approval.

All commercial delivery drivers shall contact the Park Dispatch Office at 865- 436-1294 to notify Park staff of the commercial delivery. Contractor shall also notify the COR of the pending commercial delivery. All deliveries in commercial vehicles shall take the shortest route through the Park to their destination. Contractor shall ensure that companies making deliveries are aware of the restrictions.

1.03 STORAGE AND PROTECTION

A. Store materials in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, with seals and labels accessible for inspection.

1. Materials stored on-site are the responsibility of the contractor. Items lost, stolen or damaged are the contractor’s responsibility until the items are installed AND accepted by the Contracting Officer. A material payment does not constitute acceptance of materials.

B. Exterior Storage:

1. Store products subject to damage by the elements in weather tight enclosures.

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2. Store fabricated products above the ground, on blocking or skids; prevent soiling or staining. Cover products subject to damage or deterioration with impervious sheet coverings; provide adequate ventilation to avoid condensation.

C. Protection after Installation:

1. Provide adequate coverings as necessary to protect installed materials from damage resulting from natural elements, traffic, and subsequent construction.

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SECTION 01770

PROJECT CLOSEOUT

A. This section describes the requirements for final cleanup, closeout submittals and final inspection.

1.02 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01430 – Quality Assurance

1.03 DELIVERY

A. Provide all closeout submittals meeting these requirements and any specific requirements of each section.

B. All closeout submittals must be received in a correct and complete manner before final payment can be made.

1.04 DEFINITIONS

A. Record Drawing: A drawing showing the actual installation of facilities, showing changes from the plans, and showing detail enough that future persons can readily locate all objects.

B. Ties: Measurements from permanent easily located objects to an installed object.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.01 CLEANING MATERIALS

A. As recommended by the manufacturer of surface to be cleaned.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 CLEANING

A. Before scheduling the final inspection, remove all tools, equipment, surplus materials, and rubbish. Restore or refinish surfaces that are damaged due to work of this contract to original condition. Remove grease, dirt, stains, foreign materials, and labels from finished surfaces.

Thoroughly clean building interiors. Pick up all construction debris from

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3.02 WARRANTIES

A. Submit all warranty information regarding the materials installed.

B. Minimum warranty information is listed in Section 01430. Specific warranties may be required for each Section of specifications.

3.03 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION

A. Submit all operation and maintenance information as included in the packaging from the manufacturer regarding the materials installed.

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EARTHWORK

SECTION 02200

EARTHWORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Earthwork.

B. Related Sections include but are not necessarily limited to:

1. Division 0 - Bidding Requirements, Contract Forms, and Conditions of the Contract.

2. Division 1 - General Requirements.

3. Section 02110 – Site Clearing

4. Section 02221 – Utility Trenching

5. Section 02260 – Topsoiling and Finished Grading

6. Section 02270 – Soil Erosion and Sediment control

7. Section 02305 - Explosives

1.2 DESCRIPTION

A. Definitions:

1. Soils Engineer: Contracting Officer or Geotechnical Engineer Consultant employed by Government to inspect foundation work.

2. Unsuitable material: Debris and/or soil material judged unsuitable by

Soils Engineer or Contracting Officer for support of site improvements, slabs and foundations or for use as a fill or backfill material.

3. Maximum density: As determined using ASTM-D698 (Standard Proctor).

4. Maximum density: As determined using ASTM-D1557 (Modified

Proctor).

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Referenced Standards:

1. ASTM International (ASTM):

a. C33, Standard Specification for Concrete Aggregates.

b. D698, Standard Test Method for Laboratory Compaction

Characteristics of Soil Using Standard Effort (12,400 ft-lbf/ft3).

c. D1557, Standard Test Method for Laboratory Compaction

Characteristics of Soil Using Modified Effort (56,000 ft-lbf/ft3(2,700 kN-m/m)).

d. D3786, Standard Test Method for Hydraulic Bursting Strength of Knitted Goods and Nonwoven Fabrics: Diaphragm.

e. D4253, Standard Test Methods for Maximum Index Density of Soils Using a Vibratory Table.

f. D4254, Standard Test Methods for Minimum Index Density of Soils and Calculation of Relative Density.

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g. D4632, Standard Test Method for Grab Breaking Load and Elongation of Geotextiles.

B. Subsurface soils investigations have not been made at project sites.

C. Layout work by Surveyor or Civil Engineer registered in State where work is being performed.

D. Inspection and compaction density tests:

1. Contractor will hire the Soils Engineer to inspect earthwork and to conduct in-place compaction moisture-density tests.

2. Initial test at each location will be paid by Contractor.

3. If any test fails, Contractor pays for retesting.

E. Tolerances of subgrade:

1. Unsurfaced areas: 0.20 FT plus/minus from required elevations.

2. Structures & Paved areas: 0.10 FT plus/minus from required elevations.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Shop Drawings:

1. See Section 01330 for requirements for the mechanics and administration of the submittal process.

2. Product technical data including:

a. Acknowledgement that products submitted meet requirements of standards referenced.

3. Certifications.

4. Test reports:

a. Soils inspection and testing results.

B. Samples:

1. Submit samples and source of borrow materials proposed for use.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Fill and Backfill: Selected material approved by Contracting Officer from site excavation or from off site borrow.

B. Geotextile Filter Fabric (if needed):

1. Nonwoven type.

2. Equivalent opening size: 50-100 (U.S. Standard Sieve).

3. Permeability coefficient (cm/second): 0.07 minimum, 0.30 maximum.

4. Grab strength: 90 LBS minimum in either direction in accordance with

ASTM D4632 requirements.

5. Mullen burst strength: 125 psi minimum in accordance with ASTM

D3786 requirements.

6. Anchor and overlap per manufacturer specifications.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PROTECTION

A. Protect existing surface and subsurface features on-site and adjacent to site as follows:

1. Provide barricades, coverings, or other types of protection necessary to prevent damage to existing items indicated to remain in place.

2. Protect and maintain benchmarks, monuments or other established reference points and property corners.

a. If disturbed or destroyed, replace at own expense to full satisfaction of Contracting Officer

3. Verify location of utilities.

a. Omission or inclusion of utility items does not constitute non-existence or definite location.

b. Secure and examine local utility records for location data.

c. Take necessary precautions to protect existing utilities from damage due to any construction activity.

d. Repair damages to utility items at own expense.

e. In case of damage, notify Engineer at once so required protective measures may be taken.

4. Maintain free of damage, existing sidewalks, structures, and pavement, not indicated to be removed.

a. Any item known or unknown or not properly located that is inadvertently damaged shall be repaired to original condition.

b. All repairs to be made and paid for by Contractor.

5. Provide full access to public and private premises, fire hydrants, street crossings, sidewalks and other points as designated by Contracting Officer to prevent serious interruption of travel.

6. Maintain stockpiles and excavations in such a manner to prevent inconvenience or damage to structures on-site or on adjoining property.

7. Avoid surcharge or excavation procedures which can result in heaving, caving, or slides.

B. Salvageable Items: Carefully remove items to be salvaged, and store on site unless otherwise directed.

C. Dispose of waste materials, legally, off site.

1. Burning, as a means of waste disposal, is not permitted.

3.2 SITE EXCAVATION AND GRADING

A. The work includes all operations in connection with excavation, borrow, construction of fills and embankments, rough grading, and disposal of excess materials in connection with the preparation of the site(s) for construction of the proposed facilities.

B. Excavation and Grading: Perform as required by the Contract Drawings.

1. Contract Drawings may indicate both existing grade and finished grade required for construction of Project.

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a. Stake all units, structures, piping, roads, parking areas and walks and establish their elevations.

1) Stakes: 1x2x24 IN (Min. length), set securely so that 6 IN is above rough grade.

2) Mark each stake to indicate design finished grade

3) Maintain stakes until the Contracting Officer has reviewed rough grade.

b. Perform other layout work required.

c. Replace property corner markers to original location if disturbed or destroyed.

2. Preparation of ground surface for embankments or fills:

a. Before fill is started, scarify to a minimum depth of 6 IN in all proposed embankment and fill areas.

b. Where ground surface is steeper than one vertical to four horizontal, plow surface in a manner to bench and break up surface so that fill material will bind with existing surface.

3. Protection of finish grade:

a. During construction, shape and drain embankment and excavations.

b. Maintain ditches and drains to provide drainage at all times.

c. Protect graded areas against action of elements prior to acceptance of work.

d. Reestablish grade where settlement or erosion occurs at no extra cost.

C. Borrow:

1. Provide necessary amount of approved fill compacted to density equal to that indicated in this Specification.

2. Include cost of all borrow material in original proposal.

3. Fill material to be approved by Contracting Officer prior to placement.

D. Construct embankments and fills as required by the Contract Drawings:

1. Construct embankments and fills at locations and to lines of grade indicated.

a. Completed fill shall correspond to shape of typical cross section or contour indicated regardless of method used to show shape, size, and extent of line and grade of completed work.

2. Provide approved fill material which is free from roots, organic matter, trash, frozen material, and stones having maximum dimension greater than 6 IN.

a. Ensure that stones larger than 4 IN are not placed in upper 6 IN of fill or embankment.

b. Do not place material in layers greater than 8 IN loose thickness.

c. Place layers horizontally and compact each layer prior to placing additional fill.

3. Compact by sheepsfoot, pneumatic rollers, vibrators, or by other equipment as required to obtain specified density.

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a. Control moisture for each layer necessary to meet requirements of compaction.

E. Backfilling Outside of Structures Under Piping or Paving:

1. When backfilling outside of structures requires placing backfill material under piping or paving, the material shall be placed from bottom of excavation to underside of piping or paving at the density required for fill under piping or paving as indicated in this Section.

2. This compacted material shall extend transversely to the centerline of piping or paving a horizontal distance each side of the exterior edges of piping or paving equal to the depth of backfill measured from bottom of excavation to underside of piping or paving.

3. Provide special compacted bedding or compacted subgrade material under piping or paving as required by other sections of these Specifications.

3.3 ROCK EXCAVATION

A. All rock excavation shall be under one classification.

1. This classification shall include solid ledge rock in its natural location that requires systematic quarrying or drilling for its removal and also boulders that exceed 1/2 CY in volume.

B. When rock is encountered, strip free of earth.

1. Employ an independent surveyor to determine rock quantities before removal operation begins.

2. Rock shall be removed as follows:

a. For structures: 3 FT outside the exterior limits of foundations and from rock surface to 6 IN below bottom of foundations.

b. For piping and utilities: A width 18 IN wider than the outside diameter of the pipe or conduit and from rock surface to 6 IN below bottom exterior surface of the pipe or conduit.

c. For paving: 2 FT outside the exterior limits of paving and from rock surface to 6 IN below bottom of pavement subbase.

3.4 USE OF EXPLOSIVES (NOT ALLOWED)

3.5 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Include in bid price the cost of inspection services indicated herein as being performed by the Soils Engineer.

B. Moisture density relations, to be established by the Soils Engineer required for all materials to be compacted.

C. Extent of compaction testing will be as necessary to assure compliance with Specifications.

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D. Give minimum of 24 HR advance notice to Soils Engineer when ready for compaction or subgrade testing and inspection.

E. Should any compaction density test or subgrade inspection fail to meet Specification requirements, perform corrective work as necessary.

F. Pay for all costs associated with corrective work and retesting resulting from failing compaction density tests.

3.6 COMPACTION DENSITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Obtain approval from Soils Engineer with regard to suitability of soils and acceptable subgrade prior to subsequent operations.

B. Remove frozen, loose, wet, or soft material and replace with approved material as directed by Soils Engineer.

C. Stabilize subgrade with well graded granular materials as directed by Soils Engineer.

D. Assure by results of testing that compaction densities comply with the following requirements:

1. Sitework:

LOCATION COMPACTION DENSITY

Under Paved Areas, Sidewalks and Piping:

Cohesive soils 95 percent per ASTM D698

Cohesionless soils 75 percent relative density per ASTM D4253 and ASTM D4254

Unpaved Areas:

Cohesive soils 85 percent of ASTM D698

Cohesionless soils 60 percent relative density per ASTM D4253 and ASTM D4254

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2. Specific areas:

LOCATION COMPACTION DENSITY

Outside structures under equipment support foundations

95 percent per ASTM D1557

Under void 85 percent per ASTM D1557

3.7 DISPOSAL OF EXCESS AND WASTE MATERIAL

A. Remove waste and excess materials including excess earth, unsuitable materials, trash and debris and legally dispose of it off Government property.

3.8 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Erosion Control:

1. Conduct work to minimize erosion of site.

2. Remove eroded material washed off site.

3. Clean streets daily of any spillage of dirt, rocks or debris from equipment entering or leaving site.

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SECTION 02310

GRADING

A. This section includes rough and finished site grading of all areas disturbed during construction.

A. Section 02370 – Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control B. Section 02920 – Topsoiling, Seeding, Fertilizing and Mulching

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (Not applicable)

3.01 ROUGH GRADING

A. Grade the area in the vicinity of the excavation to prevent surface water from flowing into the excavation.

B. Maintain existing drainage.

3.02 FINISH GRADING

A. Grade site to true grades as specified on the plans after all structures and piping have been installed.

B. Grade sites for effective drainage away from structures.

C. Dress and trim all slopes.

D. Round off the tops of slopes and toes of slopes.

E. Place topsoil on all disturbed areas and reseed or sod as soon as possible in accordance with Section 02920 – Topsoiling, Seeding, Fertilizing and Mulching.

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SECTION 02370

TEMPORARY EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL

A. This section includes erosion and siltation control measures accomplished through the use of interception embankments, berms, dikes, dams, silt fences, settling basins, slope paving, ditch checks, rip-rap, mulches, erosion mats, and other erosion control devices or methods.

A. Section 02513 – Asphaltic Pavement

1.03 REFERENCES

A. Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation – Erosion and

Sediment Control Handbook

B. Environmental Protection Agency - 1987 Congressional Amendments, Clean Water Act, Section 402.

1.04 SUBMITTALS

A. Biodegradable Logs

B. Silt fence material, (or alternate erosion control material proposed).

1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Erosion control materials, methods and practices shall conform to the applicable state agency handbooks of Best Management Practices.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 POSTS

A. Wood or steel, 2” x 2” x 54” minimum.

2.02 EROSION BALES

A. Will only be allowed if made of non-grass material (no straw or hay)

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2.03 SILT FENCING

A. 15 mil thick screen fabric with a minimum of 120 pounds of grab tensile strength and an equivalent minimum opening size of 170.

B. All seams shall be heat sealed or sewn

2.04 BIODEGRADABLE LOG

A. Sized to accommodate drainage area

B. Made of non-grass material (no straw or hay)

C. America Excelsior Company Curlex logs or equal – no plastic netting.

2.05 OTHER

A. Other materials proposed by the contractor shall conform to standards published by the applicable state agency handbooks of Best Management Practices (BMP’s).

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL

A. Coordinate temporary and permanent erosion control measures to assure economical, effective, and continuous erosion control.

B. Keep construction areas small.

C. Divert drainage away from construction areas.

D. Perform construction in and adjacent to rivers, streams, lakes or other waterways in such a manner as to avoid washing, sloughing or deposition of material into waterways which will result in undue or avoidable contamination, pollution or siltation of such waterways.

E. Inspect and maintain erosion control materials to ensure its continued effectiveness.

1. Remove sediment material captured by erosion control systems when the silt reduces the remaining system capacity to 50% of the total system.

2. Inspect and repair erosion control systems within 48 hours of rain event.

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F. Remove erosion control only after the area has stabilized and vegetation has developed to the extent that further erosion is unlikely.

G. Submit an erosion control plan in accordance with State BMP’s and Federal

EPA requirements, if the area to be disturbed is greater than 1 acre total.

3.02 TEMPORARY EROSION CONTROL

A. Use temporary erosion control measures to protect ditches and drainage ways as shown on the detailed drawings and as directed by the project engineer.

B. Biodegradable Logs

1. Place logs at right angles to the direction of flow.

2. Securely anchor each log with stakes as shown on the plans.

C. Silt fencing

1. Place silt fences in an arc or horseshoe shape with the ends pointing up towards the slope.

D. Spoil and Material piles

1. Cover all soil/gravel piles with a tarp(s) at the end of each day.

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5/11/23 02372 Environmental Protection – Page 1 of 5

SECTION 02372

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Requirements for prevention of environmental pollution and damage as the result of construction operations under this Contract.

1.02 RELATED WORK

A. Section 02513 – Asphaltic Pavement

1.03 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. Environmental pollution and damage are defined as the presence of chemical, physical, or biological elements or agents which adversely affect human health or welfare; unfavorably alter ecological balances of importance to human life; affect other species of importance to man; or degrade the utility of the environment for aesthetic, cultural, and/or historical purposes.

B. The control of environmental pollution and damage requires consideration of air, water, and land, and includes management of visual esthetics, noise, solid waste, radiant energy and radioactive materials, as well as other pollutants.

1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Comply with this specification and the projects Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, if applicable.

B. Inspection Logs will need to be submitted with Applications for Payment.

1.05 SUBMITTALS

A. Qualifications of Inspector (if SWPPP is issued)

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.01 STORM WATER POLLUTION INSPECTOR – N/A

A. Contractor is to provide a state qualified and licensed (if applicable) inspector to maintain and update the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan.

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PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES

A. Protect the environmental resources within the project boundaries and those affected outside the limits of permanent Work during the entire period of this Contract. Confine activities to areas defined by the Drawings and Specifications.

B. Protection of Land Resources:

1. Prior to the beginning of any construction, identify all land resources to be preserved within the Work area.

2. Do not remove, cut, deface, injure, or destroy land resources including trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, topsoil, and landforms without special permission from the OWNER.

3. Do not fasten ropes, cables, or guy wires to any trees for anchorage unless specifically authorized. Where such special emergency use is permitted, provide effective protection for land and vegetation resources at all times.

C. Location of Field Offices, Storage, and Other Contractor Facilities:

1. Place field offices, staging areas, stockpile storage, and temporary buildings in areas designated by the OWNER.

2. Temporary movement or relocation of facilities shall be made only on approval by the OWNER.

D. Disposal of Waste:

1. Dispose of solid wastes (excluding clearing debris) in containers which are emptied on a regular schedule. All handling and disposal shall be conducted to prevent contamination.

2. Transport all solid waste off property and dispose of it in compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local requirements for solid waste disposal.

3. Store chemical waste in corrosion resistant containers, removed from the work area and disposed of in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.

4. Discarded materials other than those which can be included in the solid waste category shall be handled as directed by the OWNER.

3.02 PROTECTION OF WATER RESOURCES

A. Keep construction activities under surveillance, management, and control to avoid pollution of surface and ground waters. Special management techniques as set out herein shall be implemented to control water pollution.

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B. Washing and Curing Water:

1. Wastewaters directly derived from construction activities shall not be allowed to enter water areas.

2. These wastewaters shall be collected and placed in retention ponds where suspended materials can be settled out or the water evaporates so that pollutants are separated from the water.

C. Monitor all water areas affected by construction activities.

3.03 PROTECTION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RESOURCES

A. Keep construction activities under surveillance, management, and control to minimize interference with, disturbance to, and damage of fish and wildlife.

B. Clean all equipment before entering the Park to limit invasive species

3.04 PROTECTION OF AIR RESOURCES

A. Keep construction activities under surveillance, management, and control to minimize pollution of air resources.

B. All activities, equipment, processes, and Work operated or performed in accomplishing the specified construction shall be in strict accordance with the applicable air pollution standards of the State and all Federal emission and performance laws and standards.

3.05 PROTECTION OF SOUND INTRUSIONS

A. Keep construction activities under surveillance, and control to minimize damage to the environment by noise.

3.06 ADJUSTING AND CLEANING

A. Clean up any area(s) used for construction.

B. Restore all landscape features damaged or destroyed during construction operations outside the limits of the approved work areas. Such restoration shall be in accordance with the plan submitted to the OWNER for approval.

3.07 TRAINING OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL IN POLLUTION CONTROL

A. Train personnel in all phases of environmental protection.

B. Include methods of detecting and avoiding pollution, familiarization with pollution standards, both statutory and contractual, and installation and care of facilities to ensure adequate and continuous environmental pollution control.

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C. Train and inform quality control and supervisory personnel in the proper use of monitoring devices and abatement equipment, and Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and permits, as listed in the Environmental Protection Plan submitted by the CONTRACTOR.

3.08 MAINTAINING STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN – N/A

A. The Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, if applicable, is considered a “living document” and as such, will not show all the erosion control measures that will likely be needed at the time of bidding.

B. Obtain any permits required to cover the contractor for work being perform, including (as applicable) but not limited to NOI and NOT (not required for this project).

C. Maintain and update the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan as needed.

D. Inspect pollution prevention measures at the frequency outlined in the Storm

Water Pollution Prevention Plan using a trained and qualified inspector.

E. If a BMP is required that is not covered by the Storm Water Pollution Prevention

Plan, follow the Tribal, State, or local authority’s recommendations for the BMP.

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SECTION 02513

ASPHALTIC CONCRETE PAVING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Work includes:

1. Fine grading for paving.

2. Stone Base course.

3. Prime coat (when specified)

4. Tack coat (when specified)

5. Asphaltic concrete wearing course.

6. Striping and traffic control markings.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Division 0 – Bidding Requirements, Contract Forms, and Conditions of the Contract.

B. Division 1 – General Requirements.

1.3 INSPECTION AND TESTING

A. All work specified in this section of the specifications will be subject to inspection and testing per section 01430.

1. Contractor will pay for costs of testing.

1.4 PAVING THICKNESSES

1. Compacted thicknesses as shown on plans.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Definition of “State DOT Standard Specifications: Applicable State (N.C. or Tenn.) Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, latest edition.

1.6 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit prior to commencing any work on this section of the specifications.

1. Base Material: Material certification of conformance with specifications.

2. Asphaltic Concrete: Job mix formula prepared by an approved testing laboratory and including data as specified.

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A. Stone Base Course: In accordance with State DOT Standard Specifications.

All stone shall be certified as “weed free”.

B. Asphaltic Concrete:

1. Wearing (surface) Course:

a. Type E in accordance with State DOT Standard Specifications.

b. Bitumen content, aggregate size, and gradation of materials in accordance with applicable State DOT Standard Specifications.

c. Stability: 1,000 pounds, as determined by ASTM D 1559.

2. Pavement Markings: Thermoplastic, in accordance with State DOT Standard Specifications. Color: As shown on plans.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSPECTION

A. Verify subgrade does not vary from the established grades more than 0.1 feet.

B. Notify Contracting Officer of any variation beyond this tolerance before commencing any work of this project.

3.2 SETTING GRADES

A. Establish grades as shown on the drawings.

B. Adjust grades as approved by Contracting Officer to compensate for existing facilities or improvements in place, provide proper drainage, and protect adjoining property.

3.3 FINE GRADING

A. Finish subgrade, as required, to provide a true to grade, hard, uniform, smooth surface.

B. Dispose of excess material on site, only as directed by Contracting Officer.

C. Compact subgrade in accordance with State DOT Standard Specifications.

3.4 GEOTEXTILE FABRIC

A. Material: In accordance with Section 02200.

B. Install per manufacturer’s instructions.

3.5 BASE COURSE

A. Material: Mineral Aggregate Base Course, Type A, In accordance with State DOT Standard Specifications.

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B. Compacted Thickness Tolerance: + ½ inch.

3.6 PRIME COAT/TACK COAT (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE PLANS)

A. In accordance with State DOT Standard Specifications.

B. Do not permit traffic on the primed area until the prime coat has cured adequately and as approved by Contracting Officer.

3.7 ASPHALTIC CONCRETE

A. Thickness Tolerance: Plus or minus ¼ inch (1/4”) with all cores averaging specified thickness of course.

B. Application:

1. Prime Coat, Tack Coat and Wearing Course in accordance with State DOT

Standard Specifications.

2. Inaccessible and small areas may be placed by hand

a. Use only hot tools.

b. Furnish mixture and spread using hand tools, as approved by

Contracting Officer.

c. Tamp with plate compactor.

d. Place mixture at a rate that will insure handling and compaction before mixture becomes cooler than acceptable working temperature.

3. Keep hand raking behind paving machine to a minimum.

a. Use only to remove excess material.

b. Add material only to low areas.

C. Compacting:

1. In accordance with State DOT Standard Specifications.

3.8 STRIPING (N/A)

A. Parking Spaces:

1. Thoroughly clean surfaces which are to receive paint.

2. Make completely dry before thermoplastic is applied.

3. Do not apply thermoplastic pavement markings until a minimum of 5 days has elapsed from time surface is completed. A longer period may be required if directed by Engineer.

4. Do not apply thermoplastic markings over wet surfaces, during wet or damp weather, or when temperature is below 49 DegF.

5. Lay out markings and striping in accordance with Drawings.

6. Clean true edges without breaks in alignment.

7. Apply…