Situk_River_WWA_specifications_FedBizOpps_06-14-2011.pdf

Situk River Watchable

Wildlife Area Improvements

USDA Forest Service Tongass National Forest

Yakutat Ranger District

April 2011

SITUK RIVER WATCHABLE

WILDLIFE AREA IMPROVEMENTS

TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST – YAKUTAT RANGER DISTRICT

SECTION 000110 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Number of Pages

DIVISION 00 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING DOCUMENTS

Section 003119 Existing Conditions……………………………………………………………… 3 Section 003132 Geotechnical Data………………………………………

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 011100 Summary of Work…………………………………………………………………. 1 Section 011400 Work Restrictions…………………………………………………………………. 2 Section 012900 Payment Procedures……………………………………………………………… 1 Section 013300 Submittals……………………………………………………………………………3 Section 014100 Regulatory Requirements………………………………………………………… 2 Section 014200 References…………………………………………………………………………..3 Section 014300 Quality Assurance…………………………………………………………..………2 Section 014500 Quality Control………………………………………………………………..……. 2 Section 015000 Temporary Facilities and Controls………………..……………………………… 2 Section 016600 Product Storage and Handling Requirements…………………………………. 1 Section 017123 Field Engineering…………………………………………………………………... 2 Section 017400 Cleaning and Waste Management………………………………………………..1 Section 017700 Closeout Procedures……………………………………………………………… 2 Section 017800 Closeout Submittals……………………………………………………………….. 2

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

Section 024100 Site Demolition…………………………………………………………………….. 2

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

Section 033000 Cast-in-Place Concrete……………………………………………………………. 5 Section 034000 Precast Concrete……………………………………………………………………3

DIVISION 05 - METALS

Section 055000 Metal Fabrications…………………………………………………………………..2

DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

Section 061000 Rough Carpentry…………...………………..…………………………………….. 2

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL & MOISTURE PROTECTION

Section 074100 Metal Roof Panels………..……………………………………………………..… 3

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

Section 099300 Staining and Transparent Finishes…………………………………….………… 2

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALITES

Section 107400 Manufactured Exterior Specialties………………………………………………. 3

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DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS

Section 129300 Site Furnishings…………………………………………………………………… 4

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

Section 311000 Site Clearing………………………………………………………………………... 3 Section 312300 Excavation and Fill………………………………………………………………… 6 Section 313700 Riprap………………………………………………………………………………. 2

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

Section 321500 Aggregate Surfacing ………………………..…………………………………….. 3 Section 329113 Soil Preparation……………………………………………………………………..2 Section 329300 Plants………………………………………………………………………………... 2 Section 329301 Planting Operations………………………………………………………………... 2

DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

Section 334200 Culverts………………………………………………………………………………2

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SECTION 003119 – EXISTING CONDITION INFORMATION

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PART 1- GENERAL

1.1 LOCATION

A. The USDA Forest Service Situk River Watchable Wildlife Area is located at the Situk River bridge (locally known as Nine Mile Bridge) east of Yakutat, Alaska. It is located on Forest Highway 10 (FH 10) approximately 9 miles from its junction with Airport Road. FH 10 is owned and maintained by Alaska DOT. Areas planned for development are located at the northeast, southwest and southeast quadrants centered on the Situk River Bridge.

B. Yakutat is served by commercial airlines, freight, and commercial barge lines.

1.2 CLIMATIC CONDITION

A. Situk River Watchable Wildlife Area is located in a maritime climate zone characterized by mild winters and wet summers. In general, the prevailing winds and storms are from the southeast.

B. The normal road construction season is early May to late September. Snowfall can occur as early as mid-September and freezing temperatures generally occur in early October. The ground often begins to freeze in late October and can remain frozen at depth into early May.

C. The climatalogical data presented below was taken from a range of sources; including the State of Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development Community Database and the Environmental Atlas of Alaska.

Mean Annual Precipitation 160 inches

Mean Annual Snowfall 183 inches

Mean Maximum Temperature July 60 degree F

Mean Maximum Temperature January 32 degree F

Mean Minimum Temperature July 47 degree F

Mean Minimum Temperature January 19 degree F

Average Summer Temperature Range 43 – 53 degree F

Average Winter Temperature Range 26 – 41 degree F

Yakutat Freezing Degree Days 550

Yakutat Thawing Degree Days 3,500

Yakutat Heating Degree Days 9,300

D. Average monthly temperatures and precipitation amounts for Yakutat as recorded at the Yakutat Airport, for the period between 1917 and 2000 are shown below.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Temperature

(F)

25.2 28.4 31.5 37.2 43.6 49.7 53.6 53.3 48.2 41.1 32.4 28.6

Precipitation (including snowfall) inches

0.18 10.99 11.4 10.8 9.78 7.17 7.88 13.3 20.9 24 15.2 15.9

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1.3 SURVEY DATA

A. Existing surface features were surveyed by the DOWL Engineers, (4041 B Street, Anchorage, Alaska, 99503; 907-562-2000) in September 2006. Horizontal and vertical alignments shown on the plans are based on bearings, horizontal distances, locations and topographic information represented by that survey.

B. The Government makes no representation that the survey data shown on the plans is complete or that it addresses every site condition that may be significant to the work.

Provision of the survey data by the Government does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to carefully examine the site and to take account of any conditions at variance with or in addition to the conditions shown on the survey.

C. The Government also makes no representation that temporary benchmarks or survey staking for traverses, bearings and points of intersection remain.

1.4 HYDROLOGIC AND HYDRAULIC REPORT

A. A Hydrologic and Hydraulic Report was prepared by DOWL Engineers, (4041 B Street, Anchorage, Alaska, 99503; 907-562-2000) in August 2007. This document is found in Section J.

B. Water surface elevations at the proposed boat launch location were determined and excedence probability calculated. Exceedence probability (April thru September) for various water surface elevations is summarized in the table below:

STAGE (%) EXCEEDENCE

PROBABILITY

64 100.0

65 98.9

66 32.0

67 6.3

68 1.9

69 0.8

70 0.3

1.5 SITE INVESTIGATION

A. The Contractor acknowledges that he has satisfied himself as to the nature and location of the work; the referenced geotechnical investigation and logs; and the general and local conditions, particularly those bearing upon transportation, disposal, handling and storage of materials, availability of labor, water, electrical power, roads and uncertainties of weather, ground water table or similar physical conditions at the site, the conformation and conditions of the ground surface, the character, quality and quantity of surface materials to be encountered, the character of equipment and facilities needed prior to and during the prosecution of the work or the cost thereof under this Contract. Any failure by the Contractor to become acquainted with all of the available information concerning these conditions will not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty or cost of successfully performing the work.

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1.6 WEATHER DELAYS

A. The Contractor’s schedule shall consider seasonal weather patterns for the project area. Any costs incurred by the Contractor due to weather delays shall be borne by the Contractor at no additional cost to the USFS.

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SECTION 003132 - GEOTECHNICAL DATA

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1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. A subsurface soil investigation dated March 13, 2007, and titled:

SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION

SITUK RIVER BRIDGE AREA IMPROVEMENTS

YAKUTAT, ALASKA

was prepared by DOWL Engineers, 4041 B Street, Anchorage, Alaska, 99503; 907-562- 2000. The report data represents information available on the subsurface conditions.

1.2 USE OF DATA

A. The subsurface investigation was obtained only for use by the Government and its Consultants in project design.

B. Neither this information nor any other subsurface information elsewhere in the Drawings or Specifications is part of the Contract Documents. Such data is intended only to represent conditions at the locations of and at the time of the actual soil studies. Neither the Government nor its consultants assume any responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of subsurface information.

C. Each Offeror may review and interpret such data according to their judgment, and acknowledges that the data is not being relied upon as an accurate or complete description of the subsurface conditions which may be encountered. This report is attached in Section J.

D. Prior to bidding, Offerors may make their own subsurface investigations to satisfy themselves as to site and subsurface conditions. Such investigations may be performed only under arrangements made in advance with the Government.

SECTION 011100 – SUMMARY OF WORK

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A. In general, the Work under this Contract includes, but is not necessarily limited to, the following major items of work as shown on the plans and as specified. The following descriptions are provided as an outline of major work items, and shall not be construed as an inclusive or complete listing of all items of Work under this Contract.

1. Demolition of miscellaneous site furnishings including campsite fire rings, campsite markers, corrugated metal culverts, log edging, wood bulletin boards, wood comment and guide boxes.

2. Site preparation for new construction. Work includes roadway obliteration, clearing and grubbing, selective clearing and limbing/bucking of removed trees.

3. Earthwork consisting of excavations, embankments and fills, trenching and backfill, and subgrade establishment.

4. Construction of new crushed surface roadways, parking areas, new pedestrian trails, and camp pad aggregate surfacing.

5. Construction of in-stream boat launch with precast concrete planks, including placement of rip-rap.

6. Construction of new pipe culverts.

7. Construction of picnic structure and cast-in-place concrete slab.

8. Installation of Government supplied pre-engineered vault toilet.

9. Miscellaneous site furnishings, including but not necessarily limited to bulletin boards, tent platforms, picnic tables, fire rings, boulders, , rock clusters, site designation signs, and miscellaneous signs.

10. Miscellaneous metal fabrications.

11. Landscape restoration.

12. Dewatering of excavations and in-stream work areas as required to facilitate construction.

1.2 WORDING OF SPECIFICATIONS

A. Technical sections of these Specifications are based on the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (AKDOT) Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, latest edition. Other reference standards are specified in Section 014100. The Contractor shall become thoroughly familiar with all reference specifications.

B. Throughout these specifications the abbreviation CO shall mean "Contracting Officer”.

SECTION 011400– WORK RESTRICTIONS

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1.1 CONTRACTOR’S USE OF PREMISES

A. The Contractor's use of the project site shall be limited to work and materials storage required by this contract. Assume full responsibility for the protection and safekeeping of materials and products stored on the site.

B. The area will be closed to the public during construction, excluding boat ramp and adjacent parking. Contractor shall maintain public access to existing boat ramp and adjacent gravel parking until such time new ramp construction is complete.

C. Forest Highway 10 shall remain open to traffic. If during the performance of work, it becomes necessary to modify vehicular traffic patterns at any locations, notify the Contracting Officer at least 15 calendar days prior to the proposed modification date, and provide a Traffic Control Plan detailing the proposed controls to traffic movement for approval. The plan shall be in accordance with State and local regulations and the FHWA SA-89-006, Part VI. Make all notifications and obtain any permits required for modification of traffic movements. Provide cones, signs, barricades, lights, or other traffic control devices and personnel required to control traffic.

1.2 COORDINATION WITH OTHERS

A. Allow access to Government employees at all times.

B. Coordinate with Alaska DOT regarding work within Forest Highway 10 rights-of-way.

1.3 SCHEDULING

A. The Contractor shall coordinate scheduling and timing of required administrative procedures to avoid conflicts and insure orderly progress of the work. Proposed schedule shall be provided to the CO 14 days prior to initiation of on-site work.

B. Schedule and conduct operations to minimize erosion of soils and to prevent silting and muddying of streams, rivers, and impoundments (lakes, reservoirs, etc.).

1.4 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING

A. Schedule and conduct in-stream work to minimize disturbance to streams.

1. Do not cross live streams without Contracting Officer approval.

2. No machine in-stream work will be permitted if fish eggs are present in the gravel or adult fish are present in the stream.

B. All in-stream construction is required to take place between June 15th and July 15th.

C. In-stream work for the boat ramp below Ordinary High Water with tracked or wheeled heavy equipment is limited to two days only.

1.5 PROTECTION OF PUBLIC AND PROPERTY

A. Provide and maintain temporary barricades and warning signs to control access to protect the public and construction personnel from construction hazards.

B. Comply with Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations concerning construction safety and health standards. Do not expose the public to, or require any workers to work under conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to health and safety.

C. Provide competent flag person(s) including necessary equipment as needed to ensure the safety of the traveling public.

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D. Repair damage to existing public and private improvements to original condition at no additional cost to the Government. Control dust and noise to protect adjacent property from damage.

1.6 SAFETY

A. All construction methods shall be in compliance with the State of Alaska, Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Labor Standards and Safety.

1.7 UTILITIES

A. No utilities are available on-site. The Contractor shall make all arrangements and pay all costs of providing temporary water and power for construction purposes.

1.8 RECYCLED PRODUCTS

A. The Contractor is encouraged to use construction products and materials manufactured from recovered materials or recycled where it is economical and practical to do so.

1.9 DISPOSAL SITE

A. A disposal site is not available at the project site. All materials to be disposed of by the Contractor shall be removed from the project site and disposed of by legal means. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to locate a legal disposal area, to secure any necessary permits and to pay all costs involved in the disposal of materials.

B. Dispose of all hazardous waste, including treated wood, in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations.

1.10 INTENT TO BEGIN WORK

A. After Notice to Proceed is issued and the Post-Award Conference, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer of his/her intent to begin initial construction at least five days in advance.

1.11 PROGRESS MEETINGS

A. Meetings shall be scheduled as directed by the Contracting Officer to review progress and facilitate efficient, orderly prosecution of the Work.

SECTION 012900 – PAYMENT PROCEDURES

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1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and other Division 1 Specification Sections apply to this Section.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Schedule of Values: A statement furnished by the Contractor allocating portions of the Contract Sum to various portions of the Work and used as the basis for reviewing Contractor’s Application for Payment.

1.3 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation of the Schedule of Values with preparation of Contractor Construction Schedule. Submit the Schedule of Values to the Contracting Officer per Section 013300.

B. Format and Content: Use the Construction Schedule activities to establish line items for the Schedule of Values. Provide at least one line item for each Schedule activity.

C. Arrange the Schedule of Values in tabular form with separate columns to indicate the following for each listed item:

1. Schedule Activity ID Number.

2. Description of Schedule Activity

3. Schedule Dollar Value rounded to the nearest whole dollar.

4. Total shall equal the Contract Sum.

D. Each item in the Schedule of Values shall include total cost and proportionate share of general overhead and profit for each item.

E. Temporary facilities and other major cost items that are not direct cost of actual work-in-place may be shown either as separate line items in the Schedule of Values or distributed as general overhead expense, at the Contractor’s option.

F. Schedule of Values Updating: Update and resubmit the Schedule of Values before each Application For Payment, include all approved Change Orders.

SECTION 013300 – SUBMITTALS

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A. Work Included:

1. Submittals are required under this contract for the purpose of establishing the final specifications for: (1 ) quality assurance; (2) design configuration; (3) performance standards; (4) color, texture, or finish; and/or (5) other features necessary for a complete description of the Work to be performed.

2. Submittals shall be approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall not purchase, order, ship, install, or otherwise incur costs for a product or other work subject to submittal approval until after approval is granted by the Contracting Officer; the government shall not be responsible for payment for any work, product, design, etc., not approved .

3. Rejection of any submittals by the Contracting Officer constitutes notice that a resubmittal is required for the same purpose; rejections shall be explained.

4. The intent of the submittals is to provide complete information about the subject item sufficient for the government to make a decision on that item's compliance with the purpose of the item and the general specification for that item. Descriptions contained in the approved submittals shall constitute an extension of the general specification concerning that item; and subsequent performance by the Contractor shall conform to submittal information except as allowed as substitutions in other sections as indicated.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Individual requirements for submittals may also be described in pertinent sections of the Technical Specifications.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. "Or Equal":

1. Where the phrase "or equal" or "equal as approved by the Contracting Officer," or "but are not limited to" occurs in the contract documents, do not assume that the materials, equipment, or methods will be approved as equal unless the item has been so specifically approved by the Contracting Officer.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 REQUIRED SUBMITTALS

A. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to submit all items electronically with such promptness as to cause no delay in the Work. Approvals must be obtained before starting any Work which involves them.

B. The following submittals are required following award of the contract for review and/or approval pursuant to contract provisions:

1. One copy of the Cost Breakdown Schedule listing main types of Work and totaling the contract amount (FAR 52.232-05).

2. One copy of the list of subcontractors proposed for the principal parts of the Work.

3. Copies of Certification and other documentation which establish the qualifications of proposed workers to perform the Work.

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2.2 MANUFACTURER'S LITERATURE AND SHOP DRAWINGS

A. Applicable submittals shall be sent electronically in “pdf” format to the Contracting Officer's Representative.

B. The information provided shall be adequate to determine compliance with the specifications.

Literature which is not marked or otherwise designated to show the exact model, size, etc.

which the Contractor proposes to use, will be returned by the Contracting Officer "without action." Circle or check applicable items on submittals. Do not use highlighter pens.

C. Submittals which are received from sources other than through the Contractor's office will be returned by the Contracting Officer "without notice."

D. Make submittals of Shop Drawings, Manufacturer's literature, tests, Schedules, samples, substitution requests, and other items in accordance with the provisions of this Section.

2.3 SAMPLES

A. Submit two samples of each color, style, etc. One sample of selected color, etc. will be retained. All other samples and all hardware samples will be returned.

2.4 TEMPORARY EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL PLAN

A. Submit the plan as specified paragraph 2.2 A, above, in accordance with requirements of Section 015000.

2.5 DEWATERING PLAN

A. Submit the plan as specified paragraph 2.2 A, above, in accordance with requirements of Section 015000.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 IDENTIFICATION OF SUBMITTALS

A. Consecutively number all submittals. Cross reference all submittals with the specific Section number of the specifications.

1. When material is resubmitted for any reason, transmit under a new letter of transmittal with a new submittal number.

2. On submittals, cite the original submittal number for reference.

B. Accompany each submittal with letter of transmittal showing all information for identification and checking.

C. On at least the first page of each submittal, and elsewhere as required for positive identification, show the submittal number in which the item was included.

D. Where contents from manufacturer's includes data not pertinent to the submittal, clearly show which portions of the contents are being submitted for review.

E. Maintain an accurate submittal log for the duration of the Work, showing current status of all submittals at all times. The submittal log shall be made available to the Contracting Officer for review upon request.

3.2 GROUPING OF SUBMITTALS

A. Make construction drawing submittals in a group containing all associated items to assure that information is available for checking each item when it is received.

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1. Partial submittals may be rejected as not complying with the provisions of the contract.

2. The Contractor may be liable for delays caused by rejected submittals .

3.3 TIMING OF SUBMITTALS

A. Submit temporary erosion control plan at the Post Award Conference. No work shall be started on the project site until the erosion control plan is approved by the CO.

B. Make construction submittals for the first phases of Work within 15 days of the date of the Notice To Proceed.

C. In scheduling, allow at least twenty (20) working days for review by the Contracting Officer following receipt of the submittal.

3.4 REVIEW OF SUBMITTALS

A. The Contracting Officer will review submittals with reasonable promptness, indicating in writing the appropriate approval category ("Approved," "Disapproved," "Approved Subject to Corrections Shown") upon them. One (1 ) copy of the drawings or vendor's data shall be returned to the Contractor and when corrections are required, the Contractor shall make such corrections. The drawing (or other vendor's data) shall then be resubmitted by the Contractor for approval until an unqualified approval is obtained. After unqualified approval is obtained, the Contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer with three (3) copies of the approved submittals.

B. Review by the Contracting Officer does not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for errors which may exist in the submitted data.

C. Revisions:

1. Make revisions required by Contracting Officer.

2. If the Contractor considers any required revision to be a change, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer as provided for in the General Conditions.

SECTION 014100 – REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

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1.1 DESIGN STANDARDS AND CODES

A. All work shall comply with the rules and regulations of federal, state, and local agencies having jurisdiction. The Contractor shall acquire all permits, licenses and approval needed to complete the project from applicable state and local officials.

B. The construction methods shall meet the latest edition of all national, state and local codes.

The following standards and codes are made part of the contract specifications. In case of conflict, the most stringent shall apply.

AAN American Association of Nurserymen AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials ACI American Concrete Institute ADAABAAG Americans with Disabilities Act-Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guidelines ADEC Alaska Division of Environmental Compliance AISC American Institute of Steel Construction AITC American Institute of Timber Construction ANSI American National Standards Institute ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials AWPA American Wood Preservers Association AWPB American Wood Preservers Bureau AWWA American Waterworks Association BEES State of Alaska Building Efficiency Standards FSORAG USDA Forest Service Outdoor Recreation Accessibility Guidelines FSTAG USDA Forest Service Trail Accessibility Guidelines IBC International Building Code ICBO International Committee of Building Officials ISA International Society of Arboriculture MUTCD Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (Department of Transportation) NBS National Bureau of Standards (Department of Commerce) NEC National Electric Code NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association NESC Nations Electrical Safety Code OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Department of Labor) SSPC Steel Structures Painting Council UFAS Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards UMC Uniform Mechanical Code UPC Uniform Plumbing Code WWPA Western Wood Products Association

1.2 REFERENCE SPECIFICATION

A. At all times, keep the following documents on site and available for use by the Contractor, Subcontractors, if any, and Contracting Officer:

1. Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (AKDOT), Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, latest edition.

2. American Concrete Institute Specifications for Structural concrete (ACI 301-5).

3. US Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, latest edition.

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1.3 VARIATIONS WITH REFERENCES

A. Promptly notify the Contracting Officer of any observed conflict between drawings and referenced standard or specification.

B. Assume responsibility for work known to be contrary to such requirements without notice.

SECTION 014200 – REFERENCES

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 1 Specifications Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. General: Basic contract definitions are included in the Conditions of the Contract.

B. “Indicated”: The term “indicated” refers to graphic representations, notes, or schedules on the Drawings, or other paragraphs or Schedules in the Specifications, and similar requirements in the Contract Documents. Terms such as “shown,” “noted,” “scheduled,” and “specified” are used to help the reader locate the reference. Location is not limited.

C. “Directed”: Terms such as “directed,” “requested,” authorized,” “selected,” “approved,” “required,” and “permitted” mean directed by the CO, requested by the CO, and similar phrases.

D. “Approved”: The term “approved,” when used in conjunction with the CO’s action on the Contractor’s submittals, applications, and requests, is limited to the CO’s duties and responsibilities as stated in the Conditions of the Contract.

E. “Regulations”: The term “regulations” includes laws, ordinances, statutes, and lawful orders issued by authorities having jurisdiction, as well as rules, conventions, and agreements within the construction industry that control performance of the work.

F. “Furnish”: The term “furnish” means supply and deliver to the Project Site, ready for unloading, unpacking, assembly, installation, and similar operations.

G. “Install”: The term “install” describes operations at the Project Site including the actual unloading, unpacking, assembly, erecting, placing, anchoring, applying, working to dimension, finishing, curing, protecting, cleaning, and similar operations.

H. “Provide”: The term “provide” means to furnish and install, complete and ready for the intended use.

I. “Installer”: An installer is the Contractor or another entity engaged by the Contractor, either as an employee, subcontractor, or contractor of lower tier, to perform a particular construction activity, including installations, erection, application, or similar operations. Installers are required to be experienced in the operations they are engaged to perform.

1. The term “experienced,” when used with the term “installer,” means having a minimum of 5 previous projects similar in size and scope to this Project, being familiar with the special requirements indicated, and having complied with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

2. Trades: Using terms such as “carpentry” does not imply that certain construction activities must be performed by accredited or unionized individuals of a corresponding generic name, such as “carpenter.” It also does not imply that requirements specified apply exclusively to tradespersons of the corresponding generic name.

3. Assigning Specialists: Certain Sections of the Specifications require that specific construction activities shall be performed by specialists who are recognized experts in those operations. The specialist must be engaged for those activities, and their assignments are requirements over which the Contractor has no option. However, the ultimate responsibility for fulfilling contract requirements remains with the Contractor.

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i. This requirement shall not be interpreted to conflict with enforcing building codes and similar regulations governing the Work. It is also not intended to interfere with local trade-union jurisdictional settlements and similar conventions.

J. “Project Site”: The space available to the Contractor for performing construction activities, either exclusively or in conjunction, with others performing other work as part of the Project.

The extent of the Project Site is shown on the Drawings and may or may not be identical with the description of the land on which the Project is to be built.

K. “Testing Agencies”: A testing agency is an independent entity engaged to perform specific inspections or tests, either at the Project Site or elsewhere, and to report on and, if required, to interpret results of those inspections or tests.

L. “CO”: Contracting Officer.

1.3 SPECIFICATION FORMAT AND CONTENT EXPLANATION

A. Specification Format: These Specifications are organized into Divisions and Sections based on CSI MasterFormat 2004 Edition numbering system.

B. Specification Content: This Specification uses certain conventions regarding the style of language and the intended meaning of certain terms, words, and phrases when used in particular situations or circumstances. These conventions are explained as follows:

C. Abbreviated Language: Language used in Specifications and other Contract Documents is abbreviated. Words and meanings shall be interpreted as appropriate. Words implied, but not stated, shall be interpolated as the sense requires. Singular words will be interpreted as plural and plural words interpreted as singular where applicable as the context of the Contract Documents indicates.

A. Streamlined Language: The Specifications generally use the imperative mood and streamlined language. Requirements expressed in the imperative mood are to be performed by the Contractor. At certain locations in the Text, subjective language is used for clarity to describe responsibilities that must be fulfilled indirectly by the Contractor or by others so noted. The words “shall be” are implied where a colon (:) is used within a sentence or phrase.

1.4 INDUSTRY STANDARDS

A. Applicability of Standards: Except where the Contract Documents include more stringent requirements, applicable construction industry standards have the same force and effect as if bound or copied directly into the Contract Documents to the extent referenced. Such standards are made a part of the Contract Documents by reference.

B. Publications Dates: Comply with the standards in effect as of the date of the Contract Documents.

C. Conflicting Requirements: Where compliance with 2 or more standards is specified and the standards establish different or conflicting requirements for minimum quantities or quality levels, comply with the most stringent requirement. Refer to the CO before proceeding for a decision on requirements that are different, but apparently equal; and where it is uncertain which requirement is the most stringent.

1. Minimum Quantity or Quality Levels: The quantity or quality level shown or specified shall be the minimum acceptable. The actual installation may comply exactly with the minimum quantity or quality specified, or it may exceed the minimum within reasonable limits. To comply with these requirements, indicated numeric values are minimum or maximum, as appropriate, for the context of the requirements. Refer uncertainties to the CO for a decision before proceeding.

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D. Copies of Standards: Each entity engaged in construction on the Project is required to be familiar with industry standards applicable to its construction activity. Copies of applicable standards are not bound with the Contract Documents. Where copies of standards are needed to perform a required construction activity, the Contractor shall obtain copies directly from the publication source.

E. Abbreviations and Names: Trade association names and titles of general standards are frequently abbreviated. Where such acronyms or abbreviations are used in the Specifications or other Contract Documents, they mean the recognized name of the trade association, standard-generating organization, authorities having jurisdiction, or other entity applicable to the context of the text provision. Refer to “Gale Research Co.'’ “Encyclopedia of Associations,” available in most libraries.

SECTION 014300 – QUALITY ASSURANCE

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A. Establish and maintain an effective quality control program and perform sufficient inspections and tests of all items of work, including those of subcontractors, to ensure compliance with the Contract Documents.

1.2 GENERAL

A. Provide for procedures to ensure that the latest Contract Documents, standards, codes, shop drawings and instructions are used for fabrication, construction and testing.

B. Furnish appropriate facilities, instruments and testing devices required for performance of the quality control program.

C. Contractor is responsible for inspections and tests required in Divisions 2 through 48, and the cost of same shall be included in the Contract Sum. Any costs associated with inspections by Code Officials shall also be included in the Contract Sum.

D. Ensure that the work of related trades is properly coordinated.

1.3 QUALIFICATIONS

A. Persons qualified by training and/or experience shall provide, install and/or perform all work.

Qualifications and/or minimum years of experience are specified in the technical sections of these Specifications. At the Pre-Work Conference, provide documentation demonstrating that qualifications for each phase of work will be met.

1.4 PRE-INSTALLATION

A. It is the Contractor's responsibility to be certain that all equipment and materials selected by the Contractor, subcontractors or material suppliers conform exactly to the requirements of the Contract Documents. Approval of a manufacturer's name by the CO does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for providing materials and equipment which comply with the Drawings and Specifications.

B. Before the installation of every major unit of work that requires coordination with other work, ensure that the unit of work can be installed and function as intended and required in conjunction with other work which has preceded or will follow. If the installer reports unsatisfactory conditions for installation, do not proceed until these conditions have been corrected.

1.5 INSTALLATION

A. Conform to testing and inspection requirements as specified. Coordinate enclosure of work with required inspections and tests, so as to avoid the necessity of uncovering work for that purpose.

B. Unless otherwise noted or directed, install all work in accordance with Manufacturer's recommendations for best results. Do not omit any preparatory steps or installation procedures unless specifically modified or exempted by the Documents.

C. Recheck measurements and dimensions of the Work, as an integral step of starting each installation.

D. Any modification necessary for the proper installation and function of an approved substituted item shall be made by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government. The Contractor shall bear the cost of any detailing or design required to accommodate the change.

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E. Protect newly installed work to ensure that it will remain without damage or deterioration during the remainder of the construction period. If damage or deterioration should occur, restore to new condition at no additional cost to the Government.

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A. Contractor provided testing laboratory services.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 003132, Geotechnical Data

B. Section 017800, Closeout Submittals

C. Individual Specification Sections: Inspections and tests required, and standards for testing.

1.3 REFERENCES

A. ANSI/ASTM D-3740: Practice for Evaluation of Agencies Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction.

B. ANSI/ASTM E-329: Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in Construction Inspection and/or Testing.

1.4 SELECTION AND PAYMENT

A. Contractor will employ and pay for services of an independent testing laboratory to perform specified inspection and testing. Sampling and testing shall be provided to assure compliance with the requirements of the drawings and Specifications.

B. Employment of testing laboratory shall in no way relieve the Contractor of obligation to perform work in accordance with requirements of contract documents.

C. Under no circumstances shall a supplier of materials be allowed to act as an approved testing laboratory.

D. No materials shall be placed or installed without prior acceptance by the Contracting Officer, based on test and inspection results.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Comply with requirements of ANSI/ASTM E-329 and ANSI/ASTM D3740.

B. Laboratory shall maintain a full-time registered engineer on staff to review services.

C. Laboratory authorized to operate in the State of Alaska.

D. Testing equipment shall be calibrated at reasonable intervals with devices of an accuracy traceable to either NBS Standards or accepted values of natural physical constants.

1.6 CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS

A. Prior to start work, submit testing laboratory name, address, and telephone number, and names of full-time registered engineer and responsible officer.

B. Submit copy of report of laboratory facilities inspection made by Materials Reference Laboratory of National Bureau of Standards during most recent tour of inspection, with memorandum of remedies of any deficiencies reported by the inspection.

1.7 LABORATORY RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Test samples of mixes submitted by Contractor.

B. Provide qualified personnel at site after due notice; cooperate with the Contracting Officer and Contractor in performance of services.

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C. Perform specified inspection, sampling, and testing of products.

D. Ascertain compliance of materials and mixes with requirements of contract documents.

E. Promptly notify the Contracting Officer and Contractor of observed irregularities or non conformance of work or products.

F. Perform additional inspections and tests required by the Contracting Officer.

1.8 LABORATORY REPORTS

A. After each inspection and test, promptly submit two (2) copies of the laboratory report to the Contracting Officer. Include: Date issued, project title and number, name of inspector, date and time of sampling or inspection, identification of product and specifications section, location in the project, type of inspection or test, date of test, results of test, and conformance with contract documents. When requested by the Contracting Officer, provide interpretation of test results.

1.9 LIMITS ON TESTING LABORATORY AUTHORITY

A. Laboratory may not release, revoke, alter, or enlarge on requirements of contract documents.

B. Laboratory may not approve or accept any portion of the work.

A. Laboratory may not assume any duties of the Contractor.

B. Laboratory has no authority to stop work.

1.10 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Deliver to laboratory at designated location adequate samples of materials proposed to be used which require testing, together with proposed mix designs.

B. Cooperate with laboratory personnel and provide access to work.

C. Provide incidental labor and facilities for access to work to be tested, to obtain and handle samples at the site or source of products to be tested, to facilitate tests and inspections, and for storage and curing of test samples.

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A. Work under this Section includes temporary facilities to facilitate the Work and construction controls to protect workers and the public from injury, harm or discomfort.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 013300, Submittals

B. Section 024100, Site Demolition

C. Section 311000, Site Clearing

1.3 RULES AND REGULATIONS

A. All construction methods and procedures shall be in compliance with the State of Alaska, Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Labor Standards and Safety

B. The Contractor shall familiarize himself/herself with current OSHA rules and observe these regulations at all times during the term of this Contract.

1.4 UTILITIES

A. No utilities (water, sewer, electrical, or telephone) are available at the project site.

B. Contractor shall provide necessary temporary piping and water supply and, upon completion of the work, remove such temporary facilities.

C. Contractor shall provide and pay for the hauling and or pumping of water used in construction.

1.5 DRINKING WATER AND SANITARY FACILITIES

A. The Contractor shall provide sanitary facilities in accordance with all State of Alaska and local Sanitation Codes.

B. The Contractor shall ensure an adequate supply of safe drinking water for workers.

1.6 SAFETY AND NOISE CONTROLS

A. Provide all labor, material, and equipment necessary for protection of public, personnel, vehicles and the environment from injury or damage.

B. Erect all necessary barricades and guards. Post appropriate warning signs. Use a water truck as necessary to control dust.

C. Comply with all applicable regulations and restrictions in regard to noise levels and noise-generating activities.

1.7 STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (SWPPP)

A. The contractor shall prepare a temporary erosion control plan for his/her method of controlling erosion and the sedimentation of drainage ditches, streams, rivers, ponds, or other areas of water impoundment. The plan shall identify the location of temporary erosion control devices and materials proposed for use; and shall be submitted for approval as specified in Section 013300.

B. The Contractor shall construct and maintain approved temporary erosion control devices through completion of the construction, or as otherwise directed by the CO. Such work may include silt fencing, temporary berms, dikes, sediment basins, slope drains and the use of

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C. Erosion control devices shall be constructed prior to the start of clearing and grubbing operations, except as otherwise approved by the CO. The Contractor shall provide additional erosion control measures as directed by the CO to correct conditions that develop during construction that were not foreseen during preparation and approval of the temporary erosion control plan.

D. Address provisions outlined in 40 CFR 122.26, EPA’s General Permit Construction Activities 64 FR 68722 and EPA 832-R-92-005 and include, at a minimum, the following:

1. Identify potential sources of pollution which may reasonably be expected to affect the quality of storm water discharge from the site.

2. Select applicable BMP’s from Soil and Water Conservation Handbook FSH 2509.22 which can be found in both HTML and PDF at http://www.regulations.gov.

3. Describe and ensure implementation of BMP’s which will be used to reduce the pollutants in stormwater discharge at the construction site.

4. Ensure compliance with the terms of EPA’s 64 FR 68722 for stormwater discharge.

5. Provide a completed signed original of the Notice of Intent and Notice of Termination (except for effective date), to comply with EPA’s General Permit for Construction Activities 64 FR 68722.

E. The SWPPP shall also address procedures for accomplishing dewatering of excavations and in-stream work areas.

1.8 DEWATERING OPERATIONS

A. Construction operations for dewatering, installation and removal of cofferdams will be controlled at all times to maintain compliance with existing State water quality standards and designated uses of the surface water body. Comply with the State of Alaska water quality standards and anti-degradation provisions and the Clean Water Act Section 404.

1.9 LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION

A. All contaminated soil, vegetation or debris resulting from the Contractor's operation shall be immediately contained and within 24 hours shall be removed from the National Forest at the Contractor's expense. Contractor shall provide on site during the construction period sorbent pads and loose sorbent material as follows: for each fuel or service vehicle, maintain in the vehicle a minimum of 100 sorbent pads and 100 pounds of particulate sorbent material. For all other equipment, maintain in the vehicle a minimum of 25 sorbent pads. Sorbent pads shall be heavy weight, minimum size 30” x 30” or as approved by the CO. All Federal, State, County, and Local regulation are to be followed. The Contractor will have a minimum of 400 feet of oil only floating boom ready to deploy downstream of the site in the event of a spill or leak.

B. All equipment will be spray washed to remove petroleum residue, dirt and noxious weed seeds prior to entering the project area. Equipment fueling areas will be designated by the CO and will be accomplished approximately 150’ from the normal high water mark of Situk River.

1.10 CLEANUP AND DISPOSAL

A. Remove all temporary facilities and construction controls at the completion of the Work.

B. Leave work area clean and free of all debris associated with this Section of Work.

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PART 1 GENERAL

A. This work includes the protection of products scheduled for use in the work by means including, but not necessarily limited to, those described in this Section.

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Include within the Contractor's quality assurance program such procedures as are required to assure full protection of work and materials.

1.3 MANUFACTURERS' RECOMMENDATIONS

A. Except as otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer, determine and comply with manufacturers' recommendations on product handling, storage, and protection.

1.4 PACKAGING

A. Deliver products to the job site in their manufacturer's original containers, with labels intact and legible.

B. Maintain packaged materials with seals unbroken and labels intact until time of use.

C. Promptly remove damaged material and unsuitable items from the job site, and promptly replace with material meeting the specified requirements, at no additional cost to the USFS.

D. The Contracting Officer may reject as non-complying such material and products that do not bear identification satisfactory to the Contracting Officer as to manufacturer, grade, quality, and other pertinent information. All packaging must include evidence that materials comply with the Buy American Regulations.

1.5 PROTECTION

A. Protect finished surfaces, including jambs, columns, beams and fascias of openings used as passageways, through which equipment and materials are handled.

B. Provide protection for finished surfacing in traffic areas prior to allowing equipment or materials to be moved over such surfaces.

C. Maintain finished surfaces clean, unmarred, and suitably protected until accepted by the Contracting Officer.

1.6 REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS

A. In event of damage, promptly make replacements and repairs to the approval of the Contracting Officer and at no additional cost to the USFS.

B. Additional time required to secure placements and to make repairs will not be considered by the Contracting Officer to justify an extension in the Contract Time of Completion.

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A. All field engineering services required to complete the work shall be provided by the Contractor.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 017800, Close Out Submittals

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Survey work shall be completed by, or under the direct supervision of a person licensed in the State of Alaska as a Registered Surveyor or Civil Engineer.

B. Provide layout and grade staking according to professional engineering and surveying procedures for the type of work being performed.

C. Provide structural design of shores, forms and similar items used by the…