A06_Specfications_Fort_Howes_Water_Storage_Tank_Replacement.pdf

SPECIFICATIONS

GAOA - FORT HOWES WATER STORAGE TANK REPLACEMENT

Bureau of Land Management Eastern Montana Dakotas District

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SPECIFICATIONS GROUP

General Requirements Subgroup

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 1000 SUMMARY 3

01 3000 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS 7

01 3300 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES 12

01 4000 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS 16

01 5000 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS 17

01 6000 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS 22

01 7000 EXECUTION AND CLOSEOUT REQUIREMENTS 26

01 7113 MOBILIZATION 30

01 7419 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL 33

01 7800 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS 35

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 4000 TRENCHING AND BACKFILLING 38

DIVISION 33 -- UTILITIES

33 1200 WATER UTILITIES 47

END OF TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SECTION 011000 - SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Project Information

B. Work covered by Contract Documents

C. Access to site

D. Contractor Use of Premises

E. Public use of site

F. Occupancy requirements

G. Work Restrictions

H. Specification Formats and conventions

I. Work Sequence

1.2 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Name: Fort Howes Water Storage Tank Replacement

B. Project Location: Fort Howes Fire Station, 18 Fort Howes Road, Ashland Montana. Project location is accessed from State Highway 484, located approximately 22 miles south-southeast of Ashland, Montana.

1.3 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. The Work consists of the following:

1. Demo and replacement of an existing 19,000 gallon buried concrete storage tank on an existing potable water system:

a Demolition of existing storage tank and ancillary overflow, fill line, outlet and drain lines and existing valves.

b Furnish and install new 20,000 gallon storage tank and ancillary piping and valves c Disinfect and commission existing potable water system.

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

1.4 ACCESS TO SITE

A. Access to the Work: The work site is accessed by state and local highway. The work area under

01 1000 - 4 construction should be closed to the public during construction hours. Contractor shall be responsible to ensure no unauthorized personnel access the work area during construction. The work site is on public lands. After each day’s work, contractor shall ensure all hazards are clearly marked and protected from access by the public. Coordinate appropriate Traffic Control on state and local roads as needed for completion of the work. All traffic control construction signs, barriers, and devices shall be according to the most current Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) stand- ards including signage on state highways if applicable. This work shall not be measured for payment and should be included in the contract price for other items.

B. Environmental Considerations: The aesthetic values of the site and surrounding area are of prime importance. The Contractor shall take all care necessary to preserve all plant life and other natural features. No surface damage outside the staked area shall occur. Any surface damage outside the staked area shall be corrected by the Contractor at his expense. Any damage to existing State, County or local roads, used to transport materials to the project, shall be corrected by the Contractor at his expense.

1. Project Stipulations:

a The contractor is required to obtain and adhere to all necessary permits throughout the project.

b The contractor will indemnify the United States against any liability for damage to life or property arising from the occupancy or use of public lands under this project proposal.

c Disturbance of improvements such as fences, roads, watering facilities, etc., encountered during the construction will be kept to an absolute minimum. The contractor is required to immediately restore any damaged improvements to at least their former state.

d Project work will only be authorized by the BLM during dry or frozen conditions.

e Any cultural and/or paleontological resource (historic or prehistoric site or object) discovered during the project on public or federal land will immediately be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer. The contractor will suspend all operations in the immediate area of such discovery until written authorization to proceed is issued by the authorized officer. An evaluation of the discovery will be made by the appropriate specialist to determine appropriate actions to prevent the loss of significant cultural or scientific values.

f All construction equipment and vehicles must be washed prior to being brought on site to help prevent the spread of noxious weeds. Cleaning shall consist of the removal of all dirt, grease, debris, and materials that may harbor noxious weeds and their seeds.

Cleaning shall occur off public lands.

g The contractor will take all necessary measures to protect the health and safety of all persons involved in the project and will immediately alleviate any health or safety hazards.

h The project will be completed during adequate weather conditions as to not disturb additional resources.

1.10 CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE AND PREMISES

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B. Construction Operations: Limited to areas noted on Drawings.

C. Provide access to and from site as required by law and by Contract Officer:

2. Do not obstruct roadways or other public ways without permit.

1.11 PUBLIC USE OF SITE

A. Contractor shall at all times conduct his operations to ensure the least inconvenience to the public. Road closures will be permitted, when required, upon specific approval of Contracting Officer for a maximum of 1 day per road crossing.

1.12 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. On-Site Work Hours: Work shall be generally performed during normal business working hours of 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except when otherwise indicated.

2. Weekend Hours: Weekend work can be conducted with CO approval.

B. Construction timeframe shall be coordinated with the CO. Construction shall occur between September 1, 2026 and April 30, 2027.

C. Work on Saturdays, Sundays, Federal holidays or at night may not be performed without prior consent from the Contracting Officer. Submit requests 48 hours in advance of the work to the Contracting Officer for approval.

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

E. 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.

F. Existing Utility Interruptions: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by Government or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary utility services according to requirements indicated:

1. Notify Contracting Officer not less than two days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

2. Do not proceed with utility interruptions without Contracting Officer’s written permission.

1.13 SPECIFICATION FORMATS AND CONVENTIONS

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

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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”.

1.14 WORK SEQUENCE

A. Coordinate construction schedule and operations with COR.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS – Not Used.

PART 3 - EXECUTION – Not Used.

END OF SECTION 01 1000

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SECTION 01 3000 - ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Electronic document submittals.

B. Preconstruction meeting.

C. Progress meetings.

D. Requests for Information (RFIs)

E. Submittals for review, information, and project closeout.

F. Number of copies of submittals.

G. Submittal procedures.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS - Not Used

PART 3 - EXECUTION

a.1 ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL

A. All documents transmitted for purposes of administration of the contract are to be in electronic (PDF) format and transmitted via email.

B. Besides submittals for review, information, and closeout, this procedure applies to Requests for Information (RFIs), progress documentation, contract modification documents (e.g.

supplementary instructions, change proposals, change orders), applications for payment, field reports and meeting minutes, Contractor's correction punchlist, and any other document any participant wishes to make part of the project record.

C. It is Contractor's responsibility to submit documents in allowable format.

D. All other specified submittal and document transmission procedures apply, except that electronic document requirements do not apply to samples or color selection charts.

01 3000 – 8 a.2 PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING

A. Attendance Required:

1. COR.

2. Contractor.

B. Agenda:

1. Execution of Owner-Contractor Agreement.

2. Submission of executed bonds and insurance certificates.

3. Distribution of Contract Documents.

4. Submission of list of subcontractors, list of products, schedule of values, and progress schedule.

5. Designation of personnel representing the parties to Contract.

6. Procedures and processing of field decisions, submittals, substitutions, applications for payments, proposal request, Change Orders, and Contract closeout procedures.

7. Scheduling.

8. Record minutes and distribute copies within 2 days after meeting to participants, with 2 copies to COR, Owner, participants, and those affected by decisions made.

a.3 PROGRESS MEETINGS

A. Attendance Required:

1. Contractor.

2. COR.

3. Contractor's superintendent.

4. Major subcontractors.

B. Agenda:

1. Review minutes of previous meetings.

2. Review of work progress.

3. Field observations, problems, and decisions.

4. Identification of problems that impede, or will impede, planned progress.

5. Review of submittals schedule and status of submittals.

6. Maintenance of progress schedule.

7. Corrective measures to regain projected schedules.

8. Planned progress during succeeding work period.

9. Maintenance of quality and work standards.

10. Effect of proposed changes on progress schedule and coordination.

11. Other business relating to work.

12. Record minutes and distribute copies within 2 days after meeting to participants, with digital copies to COR, Owner, participants, and those affected by decisions made.

01 3000 – 9 a.4 REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFIs)

A. Procedure: Immediately on discovery of the need for interpretation of the Contract Documents, and if not possible to request interpretation at Project meeting, prepare and submit an RFI in the form specified.

1. RFIs shall originate with Contractor. RFIs submitted by entities other than Contractor will be returned with no response.

2. Coordinate and submit RFIs in a prompt manner so as to avoid delays in Contractor's work or work of subcontractors.

B. Content of the RFI: Include a detailed, legible description of item needing interpretation and the following:

1. Project name.

2. Date.

3. Name of Contractor.

4. Name of Contracting Officer

5. RFI number, numbered sequentially.

6. Specification Section number and title and related paragraphs, as appropriate.

7. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

8. Field dimensions and conditions, as appropriate.

9. Contractor's suggested solution(s). If Contractor's solution(s) impact the Contract Time or the

Contract Sum, Contractor shall state impact in the RFI.

10. Contractor's signature.

11. Requested date for response.

12. Attachments: Include drawings, descriptions, measurements, photos, Product Data, Shop

13. Drawings, and other information necessary to fully describe items needing interpretation.

14. Include dimensions, thicknesses, structural grid references, and details of affected

15. materials, assemblies, and attachments on attached sketches.

C. Contracting Officer’s Action: Contracting Officer will review each RFI, determine action required, and return it. Allow seven calendar days for Contracting Officer's response for each RFI. RFIs received after 1:00 p.m. will be considered as received the following working day.

1. The following RFIs will be returned without action:

a. Requests for approval of submittals.

b. Requests for approval of substitutions.

c. Requests for approval of Contractor’s means and methods.

d. Requests for coordination information already indicated in the Contract Documents.

e. Requests for adjustments in the Contract Time or the Contract Sum.

f. Requests for interpretation of Contracting Officer's actions on submittals.

g. Incomplete RFIs or RFIs with numerous errors.

2. Contracting Officer's action may include a request for additional information, in which case Contracting Officer's time for response will start again.

D. On receipt of Contracting Officer's action, update the RFI log and immediately distribute the RFI response to affected parties. Review response and notify Contracting Officer within seven days if Contractor disagrees with response.

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E. RFI Log: Prepare, maintain, and submit a tabular log of RFIs organized by the RFI number. Submit log bi-weekly.

1. Project name.

2. Name and address of Contractor.

3. Name and address of Contracting Officer.

4. RFI number including RFIs that were dropped and not submitted.RFI description.

5. Date the RFI was submitted.

6. Date Contracting Officer's response was received.

7. Identification of related bilateral or unilateral modifications, extensions, and changes in scope, appropriate.

3.1 SUBMITTALS FOR REVIEW

A. When the following are specified in individual sections, submit them for review:

1. Product data.

2. Shop drawings.

3. Construction schedule.

4. Submit to COR for review for the limited purpose of checking for compliance with information given and the design concept expressed in the contract documents.

5. After review, provide copies and distribute in accordance with SUBMITTAL

PROCEDURES article below and for record documents purposes described in Section 01 7800 - Closeout Submittals.

3.2 SUBMITTALS FOR INFORMATION

A. When the following are specified in individual sections, submit them for information:

1. Design data.

2. Certificates.

3. Test reports.

4. Inspection reports.

5. Manufacturer's instructions.

6. Manufacturer's field reports.

7. Other types indicated.

8. Submit for COR's knowledge as contract administrator or for Owner.

3.3 SUBMITTALS FOR PROJECT CLOSEOUT

A. Submit Correction Punch List for Substantial Completion.

1. Submit Final Correction Punch List for Substantial Completion.

2. When the following are specified in individual sections, submit them at project closeout in compliance with requirements of Section 01 7800 - Closeout Submittals:

a. Project record documents.

b. Operation and maintenance data.

c. Warranties.

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d. Bonds.

e. Other types as indicated.

3. Submit for Owner's benefit during and after project completion.

3.4 NUMBER OF COPIES OF SUBMITTALS

A. Electronic Documents: Submit one electronic copy in PDF format; an electronically-marked up file will be returned. Create PDFs at native size and right-side up; illegible files will be rejected.

B. Samples: Submit the number specified in individual specification sections; one of which will be retained by COR.

C. After review, produce duplicates.

D. Retained samples will not be returned to Contractor unless specifically so stated.

3.5 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. General Requirements:

B. Shop Drawing Procedures:

END OF SECTION 01 3000

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SECTION 01 3300 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

1.1 SCOPE

A. Submittals covered by these requirements include manufacturers’ information, test procedures, test results, samples, requests for substitutions, and miscellaneous work‐related submittals. Sub-mittals shall also include, but not be limited to, rock sources, coir fabric sources, and fabricated items. The Contractor shall furnish all drawings, specifications, descriptive data, certificates, sam-ples, tests, methods, and schedules and other instructions as specifically required in the contract documents to demonstrate fully that the materials and equipment to be furnished and the methods of work comply with the provisions and intent of the contract documents.

1.2 CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES

A. A.The Contractor shall be responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the information contained in each submittal and shall assure that the material, equipment or method of work shall be as described in the submittal. The Contractor shall verify that all features of all products conform to the specified requirements. Submittal documents shall be clearly edited to indicate only those items which are being submitted for review. All extraneous materials shall be crossed out or otherwise obliterated. The Contractor shall ensure that there is no conflict with other submittals and notify the COR in each case where his submittal may affect the work of another contractor. The Contractor shall coordinate submittals among his subcontractors and suppliers including those submittals complying with unit responsibility requirements specified in applicable technical sections

B. The Contractor shall coordinate submittals with the work so that work will not be delayed. The Contractor shall coordinate and schedule different categories of submittals, so that one will not be delayed for lack of coordination with another. No extension of time will be allowed because of failure to properly schedule submittals. The Contractor shall not proceed with work related to a submittal until the submittal process is complete. This requires that submittals for review and comment shall be returned to the Contractor stamped “NO EXCEPTIONS TAKEN” or “MAKE

CORRECTIONS NOTED.”

C. The Contractor shall certify on each submittal document that he has reviewed the submittal, verified field conditions, and complied with the contract documents.

D. The Contractor may authorize in writing a material or equipment supplier to deal directly with the COR with regard to a submittal. These dealings shall be limited to contract interpretations to clarify and expedite the work.

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1.3 STANDARD COMPLIANCE

A. When materials or equipment must conform to the standards of organizations such as, but not limited to, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL) documents showing, or proving, conformance shall be submitted.

B. If an organization uses a label or listing to indicate compliance with a particular standard, the label or listing will be acceptable evidence, unless otherwise specified in the individual Sections.

In lieu of the label or listing, the Contractor shall submit a certificate from an independent testing organization, which is competent to perform acceptable tests, and is approved by the COR. The certificate shall state that the item has been tested in accordance with the specified organization’s standard. For materials and equipment whose compliance with organizational standards or specifications is not regulated by an organization using its own listing or label as proof of compliance, a certificate of compliance from the manufacturer shall be submitted for approval.

The certificate shall identify the manufacturer, the product, and the referenced standard and shall state that the manufacturer certifies that the product conforms to all requirements of the project Specification and of the referenced standards listed.

1.4

REVIEW OF CONTRACTOR’S INFORMATION

A. When review and checking for acceptance is required of any drawing, or information regarding materials and equipment, the Contractor shall prepare or secure, and submit for review, two (2) copies. The COR, after taking appropriate action, will return (1) marked copies to the Contractor.

Within 7 calendar days after receipt of said submittal copies, the COR will return the marked copies indicating one of the following four (4) actions:

B. If review and checking indicate no exceptions, copies will be returned marked “NO EXCEPTIONS TAKEN” and work may begin immediately on incorporating the material and equipment covered by the submittal into the work.

C. If review and checking indicate limited corrections are required, copies will be returned marked “MAKE CORRECTIONS NOTED”. Work may begin immediately on incorporating into the work the material and equipment covered by the corrected submittal.

D. If review and checking indicate insufficient, or incorrect data, has been submitted, copies will be returned marked, “AMEND AND RESUBMIT”. No work may begin on incorporating the material and equipment covered by this submittal into the work until the submittal is revised, resubmitted, and returned marked either “NO EXCEPTIONS TAKEN” or “MAKE

CORRECTIONS NOTED”.

E. If review and checking indicate the material and equipment submittal is unacceptable, copies will be returned marked “REJECTED‐RESUBMIT”. No work may begin on incorporating the material and equipment into the work until a new submittal is made and returned marked either “NO EXCEPTIONS TAKEN” or “MAKE CORRECTIONS NOTED”.

F. Approval by the COR shall not relieve Contractor from responsibility for any errors or omissions in such drawings, nor from responsibility for complying with requirements of this Contract.

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1.5 EFFECT OF REVIEW OF CONTRACTOR’S SUBMITTALS

A. Review of contract drawings, methods of work, or information regarding materials or equipment the Contractor proposes to provide, shall not relieve the Contractor of his responsibility for errors therein and shall not be regarded as an assumption of risks or liability by the COR, or by any officer or employee thereof, and the Contractor shall have no claim under the contract on account of the failure, or partial failure, of the method of work, material, or equipment so reviewed. A mark of “NO EXCEPTIONS TAKEN or MAKE CORRECTIONS NOTED” shall mean that the COR has no objection to the Contractor, upon his own responsibility, using the plan or method of work proposed, or providing the materials or equipment proposed

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURER’S DATA

A. Submittals for each manufactured item shall be comprised of manufacturer’s descriptive literature, drawings, diagrams, performance and characteristic curves, and catalog cuts.

Manufacturer’s name, trade name, model or catalog number, nameplate data, size, layout dimensions, capacity, project specification references, and any other additional information necessary to establish contract compliance shall be clearly indicated.

3.1 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURE

A. At least 7 calendar days prior to the Contractors need for approval, contractor shall forward to the COR all submittals required by the individual Sections of the Specifications.

B. All submittals shall be identified by submittal number and specification section number on the letter of transmittal. Submittals shall be numbered consecutively, and resubmittals shall have a letter suffix. For example:

1. First submittal: 05001

2. First submittal: 05001A

3. Second resubmittal: 05001B, etc.

3.2 CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS

A. Items to be submitted are specified in individual Sections of these Specifications. Submittals for each Section shall be bound together in one book. Book shall have numbered tab dividers for each item. Submittals that are related to, or affect, each other shall be forwarded simultaneously as a package to facilitate coordinated review. Uncoordinated submittals will be rejected. Do not combine unrelated materials in the same submittal. Submittals shall be arranged in same order as

01 3300 - 15 they appear in the Specification Section. Items shall be clearly marked with the same identification number as indicated on the drawings. The Contractor shall include submittal time appropriate within each item of work on the Construction Schedule. The COR will receive submittals at the preconstruction meeting.

END OF SECTION 01 3300

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SECTION 01 4000 - QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL – Not Used.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS – Not Used.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CONTROL OF INSTALLATION

A. Monitor quality control over suppliers, manufacturers, products, services, site conditions, and workmanship, to produce work of specified quality.

B. Comply with manufacturers' instructions, including each step in sequence.

C. Should manufacturers' instructions conflict with Contract Documents, request clarification from COR before proceeding.

D. Comply with specified standards as minimum quality for the work except where more stringent tolerances, codes, or specified requirements indicate higher standards or more precise workmanship.

E. Have work performed by persons qualified to produce required and specified quality.

F. Verify that field measurements are as indicated on shop drawings or as instructed by the manufacturer.

G. Secure products in place with positive anchorage devices designed and sized to withstand stresses, vibration, physical distortion, and disfigurement.

3.2 DEFECT ASSESSMENT

A. Replace Work or portions of the Work not complying with specified requirements.

END OF SECTION 01 4000

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SECTION 01 5000 - TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Temporary sanitary facilities.

B. Temporary Controls: Barriers, enclosures, and fencing.

C. Security requirements.

D. Vehicular access and parking

E. Waste removal facilities and services.

F. Project identification sign.

G. Removal of utilities, facilities and controls

1.2 TEMPORARY SANITARY FACILITIES

A. Provide and maintain required facilities and enclosures. Provide at time of project mobilization.

B. Maintain daily in clean and sanitary condition.

1.3 BARRIERS

A. Provide barriers to prevent unauthorized entry to construction areas, to prevent access to areas that could be hazardous to workers or the public, to allow for owner's use of site and to protect existing facilities and adjacent properties from damage from construction operations and demolition.

B. Provide protection for plants designated to remain (preservation area). Replace damaged plants.

C. Protect non-owned vehicular traffic, stored materials, site, and structures from damage

1.4 SECURITY

A. Provide security and facilities to protect Work, existing facilities, and Owner's operations from unauthorized entry, vandalism, or theft.

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1.5 VEHICULAR ACCESS AND PARKING

A. Comply with regulations relating to use of emergency facilities and access for emergency vehicles.

B. Coordinate access and haul routes with governing authorities and COR.

C. Provide means of removing mud from vehicle wheels before entering public roads.

D. Parking in staging area only. Provide temporary parking areas to accommodate construction personnel. Provide access to well pads above site.

1.6 WASTE REMOVAL

A. See Section 01 7419 - Construction Waste Management and Disposal, for additional requirements.

B. Provide waste removal facilities and services as required to maintain the site in clean and orderly condition.

C. Provide containers with lids. Remove trash from site periodically.

D. If materials to be recycled or re-used on the project must be stored on-site, provide suitable non-combustible containers; locate containers holding flammable material outside the structure unless otherwise approved by the authorities having jurisdiction.

1.7 REMOVAL OF UTILITIES, FACILITIES, AND CONTROLS

A. Remove temporary utilities, equipment, materials, prior to Date of Substantial Completion inspection.

B. Remove underground installations to a minimum depth of 2 feet. Grade site as indicated.

C. Clean and repair damage caused by installation or use of temporary work.

D. Restore existing facilities used during construction to original condition.

1.9 SITE MAINTENANCE

A. The Contractor shall keep the work site, staging areas, and Contractor’s facilities clean and free from rubbish and debris. The Contractor staging area is noted on the drawings. Materials and equipment shall be removed from the site when they are no longer necessary. Equipment removed as part of demolition shall not be stored on site. Upon completion of the work and before final acceptance, the work site shall be cleared of equipment, unused materials, and rubbish to present a clean and neat appearance.

B. Waste material of any kind will not be permitted to remain on the site of the work or on adjacent roads. Immediately upon such materials becoming unfit for use in the work, they shall be

01 5000 - 19 collected, carried off the site, and properly disposed of by the Contractor.

C. The Contractor may provide temporary restroom and cleanup facilities for Contractor’s employees and shall keep these areas clear of all refuse, rubbish, and debris that may accumulate from any source and shall keep them in a neat condition to the satisfaction of the COR.

D. In the event that waste material, refuse, debris, and/or rubbish are not so removed from the work by the Contractor, the COR reserves the right to have the waste material, refuse, debris, and/or rubbish removed and the expense of the removal and disposal charged to the Contractor.

E. Utilize all safety precautions to protect humans, wildlife, fisheries, livestock, and water quality where needed.

F. Monitor daily turbidity upstream and downstream of work (if there is any flow).

G. Use existing roads to the extent possible.

H. Pressure wash all equipment to remove dirt, grease, oil, fuel, vegetation and weed seeds before entering the restoration area.

I. Use hydraulic fluids that meet or exceed U.S. Environmental Protection Agency standards.

J. Complete vehicle and equipment staging, cleaning, maintenance, refueling, and fuel storage in a designated temporary construction staging and material storage area, more than 100 feet from the edge of major ephemeral drainages.

K. Minimize emissions and control fugitive dust.

L. Ensure the security of the project site to prevent damage or loss to equipment, materials, and supplies.

M. Take all measures necessary to minimize damage to existing vegetation.

N. Where in-channel structures are keyed into the streambank or streambeds, use the excavated material as back-fill around the structure and grade to match upstream and downstream bank elevations and desired streambed elevations.

O. Adhere to wildlife seasonal restrictions including timing limitations within two miles of sage-grouse leks during breeding and nesting periods.

P. Adhere to cultural and paleontological stipulations.

Q. Remove only those shrubs that are absolutely necessary for the execution of the work.

R. Remove all temporary equipment and facilities upon completion of work.

1.10 AIR POLLUTION CONTROL

A. The Contractor shall not discharge smoke, dust, and other contaminants into the atmosphere that violate the air pollution regulations for the area. The Contractor shall maintain construction vehicles and equipment in good repair. Exhaust emissions that are determined to be excessive by

01 5000 - 20 the COR shall be repaired or replaced. If determined to be necessary by the Project Inspector, Contractor shall provide a water truck to manage project area dust.

1.11 NOISE CONTROL

A. The Contractor shall comply with all local controls and noise level rules, regulations, and ordinances which apply to any work performed pursuant to the Contract. If the requirements of this Section are more restrictive than those of the local regulations, the requirements of this Section shall govern.

B. Each internal combustion engine, used for any purpose related to this Contract, shall be enclosed and be equipped with a muffler of a type recommended by the manufacturer. No internal combustion engine shall be operated on the project without said muffler and enclosure.

1.12 STORMWATER AND EROSION CONTROL

A. A Stormwater and Erosion Control Plan for construction activities shall be prepared and carried out by the Contractor to prevent pollution related to construction operations.

B. Erosion control measures shall be in place prior to commencing construction. During construction, all erosion controls shall be inspected by the contractor daily to ensure they are working adequately.

1. If inspection shows that the erosion controls are ineffective, work crews will be mobilized immediately to make repairs, install replacements, or install additional controls as necessary.

2. Sediment must be removed from erosion controls once it has reached 1/3 of the exposed height of the control.

C. Contractor shall provide measures to prevent stockpile erosion during rain events or when the stockpile site is not moved or reshaped for more than 48 hours, by surrounding piles with compost berms, covering piles with impervious materials or other equally effective methods.

D. Contractor shall provide measures to prevent construction vehicles from tracking sediment offsite or onto roadways.

1.13 SUBMITTALS

A Stormwater and Erosion Control Plan for construction activities shall be prepared and carried out by the contractor to prevent pollution related to construction operations.

The Contractor shall submit a Notice of Intent and the appropriate General Construction permit for this project.

Information concerning these requirements can be found at http://deq.wyoming.gov/wqd/storm-water-permitting/resources/construction-general-permits/

The plan will include a drawing and narrative that addresses:

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1. Site‐specific practices to prevent erosion and sedimentation associated with access roads, stream crossings, construction sites, borrow pit operations, haul roads, equipment and material storage sites, fueling operations and staging areas.

2. Site‐specific practices to prevent construction debris from dropping into any stream or water body, and to remove any material that does drop with a minimum disturbance to the streambed and water quality.

B. Submit in accordance with 01300.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS - Not Used

PART 3 - EXECUTION - Not Used

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SECTION 01 6000 - PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

1.3 SECTION INCLUDES:

A. Product Requirements

B. Product Substitution Submittals

C. Substitutions

D. Product Storage and Handling Requirements

1.4 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 01 7419 - Construction Waste Management and Disposal: Waste disposal requirements potentially affecting product selection, packaging and substitutions.

1.5 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

A. Submittals a Product Data Submittals: Submit manufacturer's standard published data. Mark each copy to identify applicable products, models, options, and other data. Supplement manufacturers' standard data to provide information specific to this Project.

1.6 PRODUCT SUBSTITUTION SUBMITTALS

A. Action Submttals a Documentation:

b Justification.

c Coordination information.

d Detailed comparison.

e Product Data.

f Samples.

g Certificates and qualification data.

h List of similar installations.

i Material test reports.

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k Detailed comparison of Contractor's construction schedule.

l Cost information.

m Contractor's certification.

n Contractor's waiver of rights to additional payment or time.

B. COR's Action: If necessary, COR will request additional information within 7 days of receipt of a request for substitution. COR will notify Contractor through Construction Manager of acceptance or rejection within 15 days of receipt, or 7 days of receipt of additional information.

1.7 SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Substitutions for Cause: Not later than 15 days prior to time required for preparation and review of submittals.

B. Substitutions for Convenience: Not allowed unless otherwise indicated.

1.8 PRODUCT STORAGE AND HANDLING REQUIREMENTS

A. Contractor furnished materials shall be shipped, handled, stored, and installed in ways that will prevent damage to the items. Damaged items will not be permitted as part of the work, except in cases of minor damage that have been satisfactorily repaired and are acceptable to the COR.

Materials supplied by the Owner shall be protected as contractor furnished materials upon delivery to the project site.

2.1 NEW PRODUCTS

A. Provide new products unless specifically required or permitted by the Contract Documents.

2.2 PRODUCT OPTIONS

A. Products Specified by Reference Standards or by Description Only: Use any product meeting those standards or description.

B. Products Specified by Naming One or More Manufacturers: Use a product of one of the manufacturers named and meeting specifications, no options or substitutions allowed.

C. Products Specified by Naming One or More Manufacturers with a Provision for Substitutions:

Submit a request for substitution for any manufacturer not named.

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3.1 SUBSTITUTION LIMITATIONS

A. See Part 1.7.

3.2 TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING

A. Package products for shipment in manner to prevent damage; for equipment, package to avoid loss of factory calibration.

B. If special precautions are required, attach instructions prominently and legibly on outside of packaging.

C. Coordinate schedule of product delivery to designated prepared areas in order to minimize site storage time and potential damage to stored materials.

D. Transport and handle products in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

E. Transport materials to prevent contamination of product and littering of surrounding areas.

F. Promptly inspect shipments to ensure that products comply with requirements, quantities are correct, and products are undamaged.

G. Provide equipment and personnel to handle products by methods to prevent soiling, disfigurement, or damage, and to minimize handling.

H. Arrange for the return of packing materials, such as wood pallets, where economically feasible.

3.3 STORAGE AND PROTECTION

A. Designate receiving/storage areas for incoming products so that they are delivered according to installation schedule and placed convenient to work area in order to minimize waste due to excessive materials handling and misapplication. See Section 01 7419

B. Store and protect products in accordance with manufacturers' instructions.

C. Store with seals and labels intact and legible.

D. Store sensitive products in weathertight, climate-controlled enclosures in an environment favorable to product.

E. For exterior storage of fabricated products, place on sloped supports above ground.

F. Protect products from damage or deterioration due to construction operations, weather, precipitation, humidity, temperature, sunlight and ultraviolet light, dirt, dust, and other contaminants.

G. Comply with manufacturer's warranty conditions, if any.

H. Cover products subject to deterioration with impervious sheet covering. Provide ventilation to prevent condensation and degradation of products.

I. Prevent contact with material that may cause corrosion, discoloration, or staining.

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J. Provide equipment and personnel to store products by methods to prevent soiling, disfigurement, or damage.

K. Arrange storage of products to permit access for inspection. Periodically inspect to verify products are undamaged and are maintained in acceptable condition.

3.4 DELIVERY OF MATERIAL

A. The Owner’s and COR’s personnel will not accept material deliveries for the Contractor.

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SECTION 01 7000 - EXECUTION AND CLOSEOUT REQUIREMENTS

1.1 PATCHING MATERIALS

A. New Materials: As specified in product sections; match existing products and work for patching and extending work.

B. Type and Quality of Existing Products: Determine by inspecting and testing products where necessary, referring to existing work as a standard.

C. Product Substitution: For any proposed change in materials, submit request for substitution described in Section 01 6000 - Product Requirements.

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Verify that existing site conditions and substrate surfaces are acceptable for subsequent work. Start of work means acceptance of existing conditions.

B. Verify that existing substrate is capable of structural support or attachment of new work being applied or attached.

C. Examine and verify specific conditions described in individual specification sections.

D. Take field measurements before confirming product orders or beginning fabrication, to minimize waste due to over-ordering or mis fabrication.

E. Verify location of existing utilities with local utility company.

F. Verify that utility services are available, of the correct characteristics, and in the correct locations.

G. Prior to Cutting: Examine existing conditions prior to commencing work, including elements subject to damage or movement during cutting and patching. After uncovering existing work, assess conditions affecting performance of work. Beginning of cutting or patching means acceptance of existing conditions.

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3.2 PREPARATION

A. Clean substrate surfaces prior to applying next material or substance.

B. Seal cracks or openings of substrate prior to applying next material or substance.

C. Apply manufacturer required or recommended substrate primer, sealer, or conditioner prior to applying any new material or substance in contact or bond.

3.3 GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

A. Install products as specified in individual sections, in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and recommendations, and so as to avoid waste due to necessity for replacement.

B. Make vertical elements plumb and horizontal elements level, unless otherwise indicated.

C. Install equipment and fittings plumb and level, neatly aligned with adjacent vertical and horizontal lines, unless otherwise indicated.

D. Make consistent texture on surfaces, with seamless transitions, unless otherwise indicated.

E. Make neat transitions between different surfaces, maintaining texture and appearance.

3.4 CUTTING AND PATCHING

A. Whenever possible, execute the work by methods that avoid cutting or patching.

B. Perform whatever cutting and patching is necessary to:

1. Complete the work.

2. Fit products together to integrate with other work.

3. Match work that has been cut to adjacent work.

4. Repair areas adjacent to cuts to required condition.

5. Repair new work damaged by subsequent work.

6. Remove samples of installed work for testing when requested.

7. Remove and replace defective and non-complying work.

C. Execute work by methods that avoid damage to other work and that will provide appropriate surfaces to receive patching and finishing. In existing work, minimize damage and restore to original condition.

D. Restore work with new products in accordance with requirements of Contract Documents.

E. Fit work air tight to pipes, sleeves, ducts, conduit, and other penetrations through surfaces.

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3.5 PROGRESS CLEANING

A. Maintain areas free of waste materials, debris, and rubbish. Maintain site in a clean and orderly condition.

B. Collect and remove waste materials, debris, and trash/rubbish from site periodically and dispose off-site; do not burn or bury.

3.6

PROTECTION OF INSTALLED WORK

A. Protect installed work from damage by construction operations.

B. Provide special protection where specified in individual specification sections.

C. Provide temporary and removable protection for installed products. Control activity in immediate work area to prevent damage.

D. Remove protective coverings when no longer needed; reuse or recycle coverings if possible.

3.7

ADJUSTING

A. Adjust operating products and equipment to ensure smooth and unhindered operation.

3.8

FINAL CLEANING

A. Use cleaning materials that are nonhazardous.

B. Remove all labels that are not permanent.

C. Clean equipment and fixtures to a sanitary condition with cleaning materials appropriate to the surface and material being cleaned.

D. Remove waste, surplus materials, trash/rubbish, and construction facilities from the site; dispose of in legal manner; do not burn or bury.

3.9

CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

A. Make submittals that are required by governing or other authorities.

B. Accompany Project Coordinator on preliminary inspection to determine items to be listed for completion or correction in the Contractor's Correction Punch List for Contractor's Notice of Substantial Completion.

C. Notify COR when work is considered ready for COR's Substantial Completion inspection.

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D. Submit written certification containing Contractor's Correction Punch List, that Contract

Documents have been reviewed, work has been inspected, and that work is complete in accordance with Contract Documents and ready for COR's Substantial Completion inspection.

E. Conduct Substantial Completion inspection and create Final Correction Punch List containing COR's and Contractor's comprehensive list of items identified to be completed or corrected and submit to COR.

F. Correct items of work listed in Final Correction Punch List and comply with requirements for access to Owner-occupied areas.

G. Notify COR when work is considered finally complete and ready for COR's Substantial Completion final inspection.

H. Complete items of work determined by COR listed in executed Certificate of Substantial Completion.

3.10 MAINTENANCE

A. Provide service and maintenance of components indicated in specification sections.

B. Maintenance Period: As indicated in site design, specification sections or, if not indicated, not less than one year from the Date of Substantial Completion or the length of the specified warranty, whichever is longer.

C. Examine system components at a frequency consistent with reliable operation. Clean as required.

D. Include systematic examination, adjustment, and lubrication of components. Repair or replace parts whenever required. Use parts produced by the manufacturer of the original component.

E. Maintenance service shall not be assigned or transferred to any agent or subcontractor without prior written consent of the Owner.

END OF SECTION 01 7000

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SECTION 01 7113 - MOBILIZATION

1.1 MOBILIZATION

A. Mobilization shall consist of preparatory work and operations, including, but not limited to, those necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to the site; for the establishment of all facilities necessary for work on the project; and for all other work and operations which must be performed, or costs incurred prior to beginning work, on the various items on the project site. Mobilization includes obtaining any permits not provided by the Contracting Agency and obtaining project‐specific bonds.

B. Mobilization shall also include the construction of temporary ramps and access ways, temporary roads, grading, salvaging of weed free topsoil, removing noxious weeds from areas within the construction limits, and the necessary preparatory work required to allow for the safe and stable movement of all vehicles that are required to construct the improvements outlined in the Contract Documents. Black henbane is present in the area and may persist and/or spread. Aggressive species that would persist or spread should be monitored through site-inspections and/or treated using current management practices established in the RMP. Stored sediment that is planned to be removed or used for fill material should be treated for weeds if present.

C. Equipment

1. All construction equipment shall be staged in a location and manner to minimize air, soil and water pollution. All equipment shall be washed prior to mobilization to the site to minimize the introduction of foreign materials and fluids to the project site. All equipment shall be free of oil, hydraulic fluid, and diesel fuel leaks. To prevent invasion of noxious weeds or the spread of whirling disease spores, all equipment shall be power washed or cleaned to remove mud and soil prior to mobilization into the project area. It will be the contractor's responsibility to ensure that adequate measures have been taken.

2. Equipment shall be in a well‐maintained condition to minimize the likelihood of a fluid leak. If a fluid leak does occur, the COR shall be notified immediately, and all work ceased until the leak has been rectified. At all times during the construction phase, fluid spill containment equipment shall be present on‐site and ready for deployment should an accidental spill occur.

3. Storage of fuel and lubricants ‐all fuel and lubricants shall be stored in containers and areas that are in conformance with the State Department of Environmental Quality, biological opinion or biological assessment terms and conditions, and local, state and federal regulations.

D. Servicing and refueling equipment ‐all fuel and lubricants used in the servicing of construction equipment shall be done in a manner that avoids spills and over filling and shall be done at least 150 feet from all waterbodies. The State Department of Environmental Quality shall be notified immediately of any spill and the operator shall contain the spillage.

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1. If a spill of chemical pollutants such as fuel or hydraulic fluid should occur, immediately attempt to contain the…