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SECTION C – DESRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK SECTION C – 1

USDA FOREST SERVICE, R-4

Middle Kyle Canyon Water System Construction

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

1.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

A. This project covers the construction of new Forest Service improvements on the Humboldt-Toiyabe

National Forest. Improvements include a new water storage and supply system to support future facilities in the Kyle Canyon Area.

B. Work includes abandonment and closure of Well #2, as identified in plans, removal and replacment of well pump, discharge line and electrical in Well #1, construction of precast concrete utility building, construction of water storage facilities totaling 60,000 gallons, controls, 8769 feet of six inch waterline, 2542 feet of two inch waterline, valves and boxes and connection points for future construction.

1.2 PROJECT LOCATION

A. The project site is located on the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area of the Humboldt-Toiyabe

National Forest, approximately 38 miles north and west of Las Vegas Nevada. Project site elevation is approximately 6,500 feet. To drive to the site from Las Vegas, take highway 95 north to state highway

157, turn west and travel approximately 16 miles to forest service road #45530.

1.3 SITE INFORMATION AND LIMITATIONS

A. The following site conditions are considered incidental to the contract and the contractor will not be paid directly for any of the following items:

1. Construction sites will be closed to the public during construction. The Forest Service will issue a closure order to the public. The Contractor will be responsible for signing and limiting public access.

2. Contractor will provide all materials and labor necessary to protect streams, wet or dry, during construction activities. The Contractor will be required to submit a stream protection plan and receive approval from the COR, in writing, prior to the beginning of construction.

3. All construction equipment shall be pressure washed before entering National Forest System lands. The removal of mud and debris from treds, tracks and undercarriage, with emphasis on axles, frame, cross-members, motor mounts, and underneath steps, running boards, and front bumper/brushguard assemblies will be required. The purpose is to reduce or eliminate the transportation of noxious weeds, which is required by Federal and State regulations.

4. Water is available at the site for construction purposes. Contractor is permitted to use well water as long as backflow valves, air gaps, and other state regulations are in place to protect the potable water from contamination. Contractor is responsible for all appurtenances necessary to deliver water from well. Utilities are not available at the site for construction purposes.

5. The Contractor shall provide temporary toilet facilities (porta-potty) at the site during all construction work.

1.4 PROJECT COORDINATION AND TIMING

A. The government may award additional contracts in the project vicinity during the life of this project.

The contractor shall meet with the COR and the other contractor(s) as deemed necessary by the CO to coordinate work when multiple contracts are actively ongoing.

B. If other ongoing projects need water – provide mechanism to provide water

C. Contractor must provide a fill station for construction work and use by others.

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1.5 TRAFFIC CONTROL AND CONSTRUCTION SIGNING

A. No work that endangers, interferes, or conflicts with traffic or access to work sites shall be performed until a plan for satisfactory warning and handling of traffic has been submitted by the contractor and approved by the COR and Nevada Department of Transportation. Construction signing for traffic control shall conform to the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). All traffic control signs will be placed in areas adequate for a truck pulling a fifth wheel trailer to be turned around.

Contractor shall not be paid directly for this item, rather it will be considered incidental to other items of work listed in the Schedule of Items.

1.6 WORK CAMPS, STAGING AND STORAGE AREAS

A. Areas for staging operations and storage of materials shall be approved by the CO. The Contractor must request in writing for approval from the CO to stage trailers on site.

B. No overnight camping will be allowed on site. Except to provide security

1.7 INSPECTION OF WORKSITE

A. The contractor acknowledges they have taken the necessary steps to ascertain the nature and location of work, and have investigated and satisfied themselves as to the general and local conditions that can affect the work or its cost. Any failure of the contractor to take the actions described and acknowledged in this paragraph will not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work without additional expenses to the government.

1.8 START DATE

A. Anticipated October 2012; weather permitting.

1.9 CONTRACT TIME

A. 120 Calendar Days

1.10 SPECIFICATIONS

A. The following specifications are attached. Some sections refer to other sections not listed in the schedule of items and are subsidiary to, or are included in payment for other pay items in this contract.

These items are considered incidental and no additional compensation will be made.

Section C – Description/Specifications/Statement Of Work Section 010250 - Construction Staking Section 011250 - Measurement And Payment With Asphalt Section 011900 - Mobilization Section 013300 - Submittal Procedures Section 014130 - Contractor’s Quality Control Section 015100 - Temporary Traffic Control Section 015500 - Government Furnished Materials (Gfm) Section 017320 - Selective Demolition Section 023701 - Sediment And Erosion Control Measures Section 024100 - Waste Material Disposal Section 033020 - Concrete From Packaged Dry Mix For Minor Structures Section 133400 - Precast Concrete Utility Building Section 133402 - Utility Boxes Section 221100 - Water Distribution Systems

SECTION C – DESRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK SECTION C – 3

Section 221102 - Curb Valves And Boxes Section 221103 - Plumbing Appurtenances Section 221120 - Submersible Well Pumps Section 221200 - Underground Water Storage Tank Section 260500 - Common Work Results For Electrical Section 260519 - Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors And Cables Section 260526 - Grounding And Bonding For Electrical Systems Section 260533 - Raceway And Boxes For Electrical Systems Section 260553 - Identification For Electrical Systems Section 269999 - Other Electrical Tests And Calibrations Section 311000 - Clearing And Grubbing Section 312000 - Earthwork Section 312010 - Unclassified Borrow Section 321200 - Hot-Mix Asphalt Paving Section 332100 - Water Supply Well

END OF SECTION C

September 2012

CONSTRUCTION STAKING 010250-1

Middle Kyle Canyon Water System Construction

SECTION 010250 - CONSTRUCTION STAKING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This work shall consist of the construction staking of waterlines, tanks, and utilities in accordance with the Drawings and Specifications. The work includes the furnishing of all labor, equipment, instruments, materials, transportation and other incidentals necessary to complete the construction staking in accordance with these specifications and acceptable engineering practice.

1.2 QUALITY CONTROL

A. Construction staking shall be accomplished under the direction of a Civil Engineer, Engineering

Technician, or Land Surveyor closely associated and familiar with construction staking; periodic visits to the project site are required.

1.3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. No separate measurement and/or payment will be made for this section. Payment shall be included with work shown in the schedule of items.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED SURVEY CONTROL SHEETS

A. The Government will provide the contractor with a set of survey control sheets showing horizontal and vertical control for site(s) to be staked. The Government will provide the Contractor with layout information that will include the Northing, Easting, and Elevations for centerline of waterline, and locations of tanks, valves etc. Adjustment of horizontal alignment may be necessary to stay with edge of road or trail at direction of COR.

2.2 STAKES

A. Identification stakes and hubs shall be of sufficient length and width to provide a solid set in the ground and to provide space for marking above ground when applicable. Other dimensions and materials may be used, such as steel reinforcing bars, wire flagging and markers, and metal pins, if approved in writing by the Contracting Officer (CO). The top 2 inches of all slope, guard, reference, clearing, and structure stakes shall be painted or marked with plastic flagging. Colors used on stakes or for flagging shall be as follows:

1. Roads, parking lots, and parking spurs Orange

2. Waterlines, utilities, and culverts Blue

3. Buildings, excavation and grading Yellow

2.3 SURVEY NOTE PAPER AND BOOKS

A. Paper for survey notes shall be moisture-resistant paper. Notes shall be contained in books with covers that will protect the contents and retain the pages in numerical sequence during field use. Field notebooks or note paper shall be furnished by the contractor.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

A. The Contractor shall be required to provide all necessary staking and control for all phases of construction. The contractor shall use the data and information shown on the project drawings to establish the location of all facilities to be constructed under this contract. The Contractor may choose any method of establishing horizontal and vertical controls provided the following minimum precision and accuracy requirements are met.

B. Accuracy requirements:

1. Minimum position close; 1/1000

2. Vertical closure: 0.05 ft. (vertical)/station (100 feet horizontal)

3. Cross section and slope stake precision:

C. Allowable deviation of cross section line projection from a true perpendicular to tangents, a true bisector of angle points, or a true radius of curves: +/-3 degrees.

D. Cross section topography measurements shall be taken so that variations in ground form a straight line connecting the cross section points will not exceed: 1.0 ft.

E. Horizontal and vertical accuracy for slope stake, slope stake references, and clearing limits. In feet or percentage of horizontal distance measured form centerline or reference stake, whichever is greater.

Slope reference stakes and slope stakes: 0.15 ft or 0.6%. Clearing limits: 1.0 ft.

3.2 ESTABLISING AND REFERENCING IMPROVEMENT LOCATIONS

A. Waterline, Sewerline, & other Utilities

1. Waterline, Sewerline, & other Utilities shall be staked at the locations shown on the drawings with the specified minimum burial depth. Waterline and sewerline elevations shall be accurately staked to provide for drainage as indicated on the drawings. Grade stakes shall be established as necessary to provide the control for the construction work.

3.3 DISCREPANCIES

A. The contractor shall compare the staked centerline horizontal and vertical alignment with the design data. Differences between previously recorded and observed elevations of bench marks shall be referred to the Contracting Officer. Differences in centerline profile elevations exceeding 1 foot at any two or more consecutive points shall be reported to the contracting Officer for evaluation and possible revision.

Staking of these areas shall be deferred until the Contacting Officer resolves these differences.

3.4 VERTICAL CONTROL

A. Vertical control for construction shall be as referenced on the Drawings.

3.5 MARKING STAKES

A. All stakes shall be legibly marked, in the format agreed upon with the Contracting Officer, with a stake pencil that leaves an imprinted or with waterproof ink. Marking shall conform to the nomenclature below;

PI Point of Intersection of tangents

PC Point of curvature

POC Point on curve

Pt Point of tangency

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POT Point on tangent

RP Reference point

P P-line (preliminary location line)

L L-line (final location line)

BM Bench mark

TBM Temporary bench mark

BT Begin taper (any)

ET End taper (any)

C Cut

F Fill

L Centerline

D Ditch

W Width

3.6 SURVEY NOTES

A. All survey data shall be neatly recorded in survey books. All survey notes shall become the property of the Forest Service. Errors shall be deleted by lining out. Date, crew names and positions, instrumentation, and weather shall be recorded in the notes at the beginning of each day’s work. The party chief shall sign or initial each page of the notes immediately after the last entry for each day’s work.

B. Electronically recorded survey notes shall be consecutively numbered and headed to identify the contents. The notes shall be supported and accompanied by a bound book that records the project name and for each day identifies date, crew names and positions, instrumentation, weather, type of survey, stationing of sections between which survey was performed, and survey data or sketched that cannot be electronically recorded. The party chief shall sign or initial the electronically recorded notes and Day

Book immediately after the last entry for each day’s work.

END OF SECTION 010250

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT WITH ASPHALT 011250-1

Middle Kyle Canyon Water System Construction

SECTION 011250 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT WITH ASPHALT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Measurement and payment for contract work will be made only for and under those pay items included in the Schedule of Items. All other work, labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals necessary to successfully complete the project will be considered as included in the payment for items shown. This section defines the method of measurements and basis of payment for work items listed in the Schedule of Items.

B. When more than one class, size, type, thickness, etc. is specified in the Schedule of Items for any pay item, suffixes will be added to the item number to differentiate between the pay items.

1.2 DETERMINATION OF QUANTITIES

A. The following measurements and calculations shall be used to determine contract quantities for payment.

1. For individual construction items, longitudinal and lateral measurements for area computations shall be made horizontally or corrected to horizontal measurement unless otherwise specified.

Measurements for geotextiles, netting and erosion control blankets shall be along slope lines.

2. For excavation or embankment volumes, the average end area method shall be used to compute volumes. However, if in the judgment of the Contracting Officer (CO), the average end area method is impractical, measurement shall be made by volume in hauling vehicles or by other three-dimensional methods.

3. For Structures, they shall be measured according to neat lines shown on the drawings or as altered by the CO, in writing, to fit field conditions.

4. For items that are measured by the linear foot, such as pipe culverts, fencing, guardrail, piping, utilities, and underdrains, measurements shall be made parallel to the base or foundation upon which the structures are placed.

5. For aggregates weighed for payment, the tonnage shall not be adjusted for moisture content, unless otherwise provided for.

6. For standard manufactured items (such as fence, wire, plates, rolled shapes, pipe conduits) identified by gauge, weight, section dimensions, and so forth, such identifications shall be considered the nominal weights or dimensions. Unless controlled by tolerances in cited specifications, manufacturer's tolerances shall be accepted.

7. For bituminous material, volumes will be measured at 60 F or will be corrected to the volume at

60 F by using ASTM D1250 for asphalts. Emulsified asphalt will be measured at 60 F, or measured by converting the gallonage at another temperature to gallonage at 60 F by means of the following formula:

Gallons at 60 F = Gallons at A F

1+0.00025 (A F - 60 F)

* A F is the temperature of the material at the time the gallonage is measured.

a. For vehicular shipments, net certified scale weights or weights based on certified volumes will be used as a basis of measurement. Measurements will be adjusted when bituminous material has been lost from the vehicle or the distributor, has been wasted, or has otherwise not been incorporated into this work. Determining true weights of hauling

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vehicles shall be made by weighing the empty vehicles at least once a day at the times the

CO directs. Each vehicle shall bear a plainly legible identification mark.

b. When bituminous materials are shipped, net certified weights, or volume corrected for loss of foaming, can be used for computing quantities.

B. Earthwork Tolerances - Adjustments of horizontal or vertical alignment, within the tolerances specified in this contract, or shifts of balance points up to 100 feet shall be made by the contractor as necessary to produce the designed sections and to balance earthwork. Such adjustments shall not be considered as

"Changes."

1.3 UNITS OF MEASUREMENT

A. Payment shall be by units defined and determined according to U.S. Standard measure and by the following:

1. Acre: Make longitudinal and transverse measurements for area computations horizontally.

2. 50lb Bag: Measurement will be for the actual number of 50lb bags of standard bentonite grout.

3. 94lb Bag: Measurement will be for the actual number of 94lb bags of standard cement or grout.

4. Cubic Yard (CY): A measurement computed by one of the following methods:

a. Excavation, Embankment, or Borrow. The measurement computed by the average end area method from measurements made longitudinally along a centerline or reference line.

b. Material in Place or Stockpile. The measurement computed using the dimensions of the in-place material.

c. Material in the Delivery Vehicle. The measurement computed using measurements of material in the hauling vehicles at the point of delivery. Vehicles shall be loaded to at least their water level capacity. Leveling of the loads may be required when vehicles arrive at the delivery point.

5. Each (EA): One complete unit, which may consist of one or more parts.

6. Gallons (GAL): The quantity shall be measured by any of the following methods:

a. Measured volume in container.

b. Metered volume by approved metering system.

c. Commercially package volume.

7. Hour (HR): Measurement will be for the actual number of hours (or fraction thereof) ordered by the Contracting Officer and performed by the contractor.

8. Linear Foot (LF): Measurement of work along its length from point-to-point; parallel to the base or foundation. Do not measure overlaps.

9. Lump Sum (LS): One complete unit.

10. Mile: Measured horizontally along the centerline of each roadway, approach, or ramp.

11. Pound (LB): For sacked or packaged material, measurement will be the net weight as packed by the manufacturer.

12. Square Foot (SF): Measured on a plane parallel to the surface being measured.

13. Square Yard (SY): Measured on a plane parallel to the surface being measured.

14. Ton: Measured as a short ton consisting of 2,000 pounds.

1.4 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

A. One of the following methods of measurement for determining final payment is designated on the

Schedule of Items for each pay item:

1. ACTUAL QUANTITIES (AQ) - These quantities are determined from actual measurements of completed work.

2. CONTRACT QUANTITIES (CQ) - These quantities denote the final number or units to be paid for under the terms of the contract. They are based upon the original design data available prior to advertising the project. Original design data include the preliminary survey information, MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT WITH ASPHALT 011250-3 design assumptions, calculations, drawings, and the presentation in the contract. Changes in the number of units shown in the Schedule of Items may be authorized under any of the following conditions:

a. As a result of changes in the work authorized by the CO.

b. As a result of the CO determining that errors exist in the original design that cause a pay item quantity to change by 15 percent or more.

c. As a result of the Contractor submitting to the CO a written request showing evidence of errors in the original design that cause a pay item quantity to change by 15 percent or more. The evidence must be verifiable and consist of calculations, drawings, or other data that show how the designed quantity is believed to be in error.

3. LUMP SUM QUANTITIES (LSQ) - These quantities denote one complete unit of work as required by or described in the contract, including necessary materials, equipment, and labor to complete the job. They shall not be measured.

4. STAKED QUANTITIES (SQ) - These quantities are determined from staked measurements prior to construction.

5. VEHICLE QUANTITIES (VQ) - These quantities are measured or weighed in hauling vehicles.

1.5 PRICE ADJUSTMENT (for Out-of-Specification Bituminous Materials)

A. Bituminous materials are defined as all types and grades of asphalt cement, liquid asphalt, emulsified asphalt, and dust oil.

B. If bituminous material fails one or more test requirements, and the Contracting Officer determines it is in the public interest to accept the material at a reduced price, the price reduction shall be based on the test results giving the largest percent price adjustment. The contractor may remove and replace the defective material or accept the adjustment.

C. The price reduction shall apply to all pay items affected.

D. Price adjustment will be based on samples taken in duplicate in accordance with AASHTO T40 under the supervision of the Contracting Officer. Samples shall be sent to an authorized laboratory. The laboratory shall test one of each duplicate sample and retain the other. When any test result is not within the specification limits, the laboratory shall immediately notify the Contractor, the supplier, and the

Contracting Officer. The Contractor, after notifying the Contracting Officer, may check test the retained sample.

E. If the retained sample tests satisfactorily, the material will be accepted. If the retained sample also fails, the following schedule of price adjustments shall apply. The average of test values for the two samples will determine the basis for price adjustment, except when test results on the samples differ by more than the applicable AASHTO or ASTM Repeatability Unit; then, the test result numerically nearest the specification requirement will be used. (A repeatability unit is defined as D2S or D2S% limit for single operator precision described in ASTM C670.)

F. The schedule of price adjustments shall not apply to the following tests:

Test AASHTO Test Method

Spot Test T102

Particle Charge T59

Ductility T51

G. Bituminous materials failing to meet specifications for these tests shall be removed and replaced.

H. See Table 011250-1 for the schedule of price adjustments for bituminous materials that do not meet specifications.

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Table 011250-1

Schedule of Price Adjustments for Out-of-Specification Bituminous Materials.

Application

Deviation from Specification Limit Measured in Reproducibility

Units*.

Less than 1 1 but less than

2 but less than

3 or more

Price reduction applicable to bituminous base course and pavement mixture or to seal coat and bituminous material paid for as a separate item.

0% 5% 25% Remove &

Replace

Price reduction applicable to bituminous material paid for as a separate item.

0% 10% 25% Remove &

Replace

* A reproducibility unit is defined as D2S or D2S% limit for multi-laboratory precision described in ASTM recommended practice C670.

The Sieve Test (AASHTO T59) results may be exempt from the Schedule of Price Adjustments provided the con-tractor's quality assurance program includes checking the uniformity of bituminous spread rates in increments no greater than 1 foot over the width of the spray bar and variation between increments is no greater than 5 percent.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (NOT APPLICABLE)

END OF SECTION 011250

MOBILIZATION 011900-1

Middle Kyle Canyon Water System Construction

SECTION 011900 - MOBILIZATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This item is intended to compensate the Contractor for operations including, but not limited to, those necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to the project site; for payment of premiums for bonds and insurance for the project; and for any other work and operations which must be performed or costs that must be incurred incident to the initiation of meaningful work at the site and for which payment is not otherwise provided for under the contract.

1.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. The measurement shall be lump sum for mobilization. Payment shall be as follows:

1. Bond premiums will be reimbursed after receipt of the evidence of payment.

2. 50% of the lump sum, not to exceed 5% of the original contract amount, will be paid following completion of 5% of the original contract amount not including mobilization and bond premiums.

3. Payment of the remaining portion of the lump sum, up to 10% of the original contract amount, will be paid following completion of 10% of the original contract amount not including mobilization and bond premiums.

4. Any portion of the lump sum in excess of 10% of the original contract amount will be paid after final acceptance.

5. Progress payments for mobilization and preparatory work shall be subject to retainage.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (NOT USED)

END OF SECTION 011900

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES 013300-1

Middle Kyle Canyon Water System Construction

SECTION 013300 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, and other miscellaneous submittals. See Table 013300-1 for a summary of required submittals.

B. See other specification section within this package for additional requirements on submittal.

1.2 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities.

1. Coordinate transmittal of different types of submittals for related parts of the Work so processing will not be delayed because of need to review submittals concurrently for coordination.

a. The Contracting Officer (CO) reserves the right to withhold action on a submittal requiring coordination with other submittals until related submittals are received.

B. Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for re-submittals, as follows.

Time for review shall commence on CO's receipt of submittal.

1. Initial Review: Allow 14 days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if processing must be delayed to permit coordination with subsequent submittals. CO will advise

Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

2. If intermediate submittal is necessary, process it in same manner as initial submittal.

3. Allow 14 days for processing each re-submittal.

4. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing.

C. Identification: Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal for identification.

1. Indicate name of firm or entity that prepared each submittal on label or title block.

2. Provide a space on label or beside title block to record Contractor's review and approval markings and action taken by CO.

3. Include the following information on label for processing and recording action taken:

a. Project name.

b. Date.

c. Name and address of Contractor.

d. Name of manufacturer.

e. Unique identifier, including revision number.

f. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

g. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

h. If more than one item is shown on submittal sheet, identify item.

D. Deviations: Highlight, encircle, or otherwise identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

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E. Additional Copies: Unless additional copies are required for final submittal, and unless CO observes noncompliance with provisions of the Contract Documents, initial submittal may serve as final submittal.

F. Use for Construction: Use only final submittals with mark indicating action taken by CO in connection with construction.

1.3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. No separate measurement and/or payment will be made for this section. Payment shall be included with work shown in the schedule of items.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 ACTION SUBMITTALS – (Submittals requiring CO approval)

A. General: Prepare and submit Action Submittals required by individual Specification Sections.

1. Number of Copies: Submit three copies of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated. CO will return one copy. Mark up and retain one returned copy as a Project Record Document.

B. Product Data: Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment.

1. If information must be specially prepared for submittal because standard printed data are not suitable for use, submit as Shop Drawings, not as Product Data.

2. Mark each copy of each submittal to show which products and options are applicable.

3. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Manufacturer's written recommendations.

b. Manufacturer's product specifications.

c. Manufacturer's installation instructions.

d. Manufacturer's catalog cuts.

e. Wiring diagrams showing factory-installed wiring.

f. Compliance with recognized trade association standards.

g. Compliance with recognized testing agency standards.

C. Shop Drawings: Prepare Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale. Do not base Shop

Drawings on reproductions of the Contract Documents or standard printed data.

1. Preparation: Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Dimensions.

b. Identification of products.

c. Fabrication and installation drawings.

d. Roughing-in and setting diagrams.

e. Wiring diagrams showing field-installed wiring, including power, signal, and control wiring.

f. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

2. Wiring Diagrams: Differentiate between manufacturer-installed and field-installed wiring.

D. Contractor's Construction Schedule: The contractor shall submit a Construction Schedule, for approval by CO, in accordance with the contract provisions within 5 day of notice to proceed.

1. Contractor shall submit a new schedule if:

a. The schedule is off more than 5%

b. There is a contract change.

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E. Samples: Prepare physical units of materials or products, including the following:

1. Samples for Initial Selection: Submit manufacturer's color charts consisting of units or sections of units showing the full range of colors, textures, and patterns available.

2.2 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS – (Submittals NOT requiring CO approval)

A. General: Prepare and submit Informational Submittals required by other Specification Sections.

1. Number of Copies: Submit two copies of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated. CO will not return copies.

2. Certificates and Certifications: Certificates and certifications shall be signed by an officer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of that entity.

3. Test and Inspection Reports: Comply with requirements in Section 014100 "Quality Control."

B. Material Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting test results of material for compliance with requirements.

C. Field Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting results of field tests performed either during installation of product or after product is installed in its final location, for compliance with requirements.

D. Maintenance Data: Prepare written and graphic instructions and procedures for operation and normal maintenance of products and equipment. Provide an on-site training with video of training.

E. Manufacturer's Instructions: Prepare written or published information that documents manufacturer's recommendations, guidelines, and procedures for installing or operating a product or equipment.

Include name of product and name, address, and telephone number of manufacturer.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

A. Review each submittal and check for compliance with the Contract Documents. Note corrections and field dimensions. Mark with approval stamp before submitting to CO.

B. Approval Stamp: Stamp each submittal with a uniform, approval stamp. Include Project name and location, submittal number, Specification Section title and number, name of reviewer, date of

Contractor's approval, and statement certifying that submittal has been reviewed, checked, and approved for compliance with the Contract Documents.

C. CO will not review submittals that do not bear Contractor's approval stamp and will return them without action.

D. Submittals not required by the Contract Documents will not be reviewed and may be discarded.

E. Substitutions – Whenever materials, products, and equipment are listed by name or brand in the specifications and/or on the drawings, it is used as a measure of quality, utility, or standard. If the

Contractor prefers to use any other brand or manufacturer of same quality, appearance and utility to that specified, he shall request substitution as provided below, not less than 30 days before the planned installation of the item. The Contracting Officer will approve or disapprove the request for substitution.

F. Requests for substitutions will only be considered if contractor submits the following:

1. Complete technical data including drawings, complete performance specifications, test data, samples and performance tests of the article proposed for substitution. Submit additional information if required by Contracting Officer. All items in the above information shall be circled, tagged, or marked in some way to indicate all deviations or differences which the proposed item differs from the originally specified item.

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2. Similar data as above for item originally specified. All items shall be marked to identify where/how the proposed substitution will differ.

3. A statement by the Contractor that the proposed substitution is in full compliance with the contract documents, applicable codes, and laws.

4. The Contractor shall be responsible for any effect upon related work in the project for any substitution and shall pay any additional costs generated by any substitutions.

3.2 SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE – Submittals shall be made as required by and called for in the drawings and specifications. The following table is a summary of the required submittals for the project - the table is to assist the Contractor and may not be all inclusive – additional submittals may be required by specific specifications:

TABLE 013000-1

Spec.

Section Section Title

Subsec-tion Required Submittal

010250 Construction Staking 3.6 A Survey Notes

014100 Quality Control 1.3 A Contractor quality control plan

014100 Quality Control 1.3 B Permits, Licenses, and Certificates

014100 Quality Control 1.3 C Qualification Data

014100 Quality Control 1.3 D Test and inspection reports

014100 Quality Control 1.3 E As-Built drawings

014100 Quality Control 3.2 A Quality Control Plan

014100 Quality Control 3.5 A As-Built Drawings

015100 Temporary Traffic Control 1.1 A Traffic Control Plan

015100 Temporary Traffic Control 1.1 A Safety Plan

023701 Sediment & Erosion Control Measures 1.2A Sediment & Erosion Control Plan

133402 Utility Boxes 1.3 A Product Data

133402 Utility Boxes 1.3 B Box and Lid Shop Drawings

133402 Utility Boxes 1.3 C Product Certificates

221100 Water Distribution Systems 1.3 A Product Data

221100 Water Distribution Systems 1.3 B Disposal/Disinfection Plan

221100 Water Distribution Systems 1.3 C O&M Data

221100 Water Distribution Systems 1.3 D O&M Manual

221103 Plumbing Appurtenances 1.2 A Product Data

221103 Plumbing Appurtenances 1.2 B O&M Data

312000 Earthwork 1.3A Bedding and Backfill Certification

312000 Earthwork 1.3A Sieve Analysis

312000 Earthwork 1.3A Compaction Test Results and Proctor

312000 Earthwork 1.3B Material Source, Gradation, Material

Properties Test Results for Select Borrow

312000 Earthwork 1.3C Geotextile Separation Fabric

312225 Excavation and Embankment 1.3A Density Test Results

321200 Hot Mix Asphalt Paving 1.3A Product Data

321200 Hot Mix Asphalt Paving 1.3B Job Mix Design

321200 Hot Mix Asphalt Paving 1.3C Material Certificate

260500 Common Work Results for Electrical 1.2A Product Data

260533 Raceway & Boxes for Electrical Systems 1.3A Product Data

END OF SECTION 013300

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES 013300-5

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Middle Kyle Canyon Water System Construction

SECTION 014130 - CONTRACTOR’S QUALITY CONTROL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. The work of this section consists of preparing and executing a quality control program.

B. This section includes administrative and procedural requirements for quality-control services.

C. Quality-control services include inspections, tests, and related actions, including reports performed by

Contractor, by independent agencies, and by governing authorities. They do not include contract enforcement activities performed by the Contracting Officer.

D. Testing services are required to verify compliance with requirements specified or indicated. These services do not relieve Contractor of responsibility for compliance with Contract Document requirements.

E. Requirements of this section relate to customized fabrication and installation procedures, not production of standard products.

1. Specific quality-control requirements for individual construction activities are specified in the sections that specify those activities. Requirements in those sections may also cover production of standard products.

2. Specified inspections, tests, and related actions do not limit Contractor’s quality-control procedures that facilitate compliance with Contract Document requirements.

3. Requirements for Contractor to provide quality-control services required by the Contracting

Officer, or authorities having jurisdiction are not limited by provisions of this section.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. As specified in specification 013300.

B. Quality Control Plan:

1. At the time of the preconstruction conference, submit for approval a written Contractor Quality

Control (CQC) Plan.

2. If the CQC Plan requires any revisions or corrections, the Contractor shall resubmit the plan within 10 days.

3. The Government reserves the right to require changes in the CQC Plan during the contract period as necessary to obtain the quality specified.

4. No change in the approved CQC Plan may be made without written concurrence by the

Contracting Officer.

5. The CQC Plan shall be a comprehensive document that addresses every aspect of the Contractor’s activity in support of quality finished products. Each aspect of quality control addressed by the contract documents shall be addressed. Mandatory items of the CQC Plan include, but are not limited to the following:

a. A statement of the Contractor’s quality control policy.

b. A list of personnel responsible for quality control and assigned duties. Include each person’s qualifications.

c. A copy of a letter of direction to the Contractor’s Quality Control Supervisor outlining assigned duties.

d. Names, qualifications, and descriptions of laboratories to perform sampling and testing, and samples of proposed report forms.

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e. Methods of performing, documenting, and enforcing quality control of all work.

f. Methods of monitoring and controlling environmental pollution and contamination as required by regulations and laws.

g. Outline showing each Definable Feature of Work (DFW) (identified by specification section) describing the quality control activities that take place at each phase for each

DFW.

h. Detailed description of the mechanisms to be used to track deficient work, notify responsible parties, ensure correction, and provide verification. Contractor shall maintain a log of defective work/corrective actions and shall provide a copy of new log entries to the

Contracting Officer as deficiencies are identified. Provide a sample of the log.

i. Contractor’s program of quality control for items fabricated off-site.

j. Detailed description of how record documents will be identified, collected, organized, and retained during the course of the project.

C. Contractor’s Quality Control Daily Reports: Submit showing all inspections and tests on the first work day following the date covered by the report.

D. Defective work/corrective action logs.

E. Test Reports:

1. Submit Daily Test Information Sheets with Quality Control Daily Reports.

2. Submit failing test results and proposed remedial actions within four hours of noted deficiency.

3. Submit three copies of complete test results not later than three calendar days after the test was performed.

4. Testing and Inspection Reports shall include the following:

a. Date of issue.

b. Project title and number.

c. Name, address, and telephone number of testing agency.

d. Dates and locations of samples, tests, or inspections.

e. Names of individuals performing tests and inspections.

f. Reference Specification Section(s).

g. Complete test or inspection data.

h. Test and inspection results and an interpretation of test results.

i. Ambient conditions at time sample was taken, tested, or inspected.

j. Comments or professional opinion on whether tested or inspected work complies with the

Contract Document requirements.

k. Name and signature of laboratory inspector.

l. Recommendations on retesting and reinspecting.

F. Off-Site Inspection Reports: Submit prior to shipment.

G. As-Built Drawings

H. Permits, Licenses, and Certificates

I. If the CQC plan and Quality Control Daily Reports are not submitted as specified, the Contracting Officer may retain all payments until such time a plan is approved and implemented.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. General:

1. The quality of all work shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Testing shall be the responsibility of an independent testing laboratory, the cost of which shall be borne by the

Contractor.

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2. Inspect and test all work often enough to ensure that the quality of materials, workmanship, construction, finish, and functional performance is in compliance with applicable specifications and drawings.

3. Quality Control Daily Reports shall be completed by the Quality Control Supervisor.

4. Test reports shall be completed by person performing the test.

5. The Contracting Officer may designate locations of tests.

B. Quality Control Staff:

1. The Contractor's Quality Control Supervisor may also perform the duties of Project

Superintendent.

2. The Contractor's designated Quality Control Supervisor shall be on the project site whenever contract work is in progress.

3. The Contractor's job supervisory staff may be used to assist the Quality Control Supervisor, supplemented as necessary by additional certified testing technicians.

C. Testing Laboratory and Equipment:

1. Employ certified independent laboratories to perform sampling and testing. The testing laboratory organization shall be certified for the type of testing work to be done.

2. All measuring devices, laboratory equipment, and instruments shall be calibrated at established intervals against certified standards in accordance with NBS requirements. Upon request, measuring and testing devices shall be made available for use by the Government for verification tests.

1.4 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. No separate payment will be made for the work included under this section; rather payment shall be considered to be included in the items of work listed in the Schedule of Items.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 OFF-SITE CONTROL

A. Items that are fabricated or assembled off-site shall be inspected for quality control at the place of fabrication.

3.2 ON-SITE CONTROL

A. Notification:

1. Notify the Contracting Officer at least 48 hours in advance of the preparatory phase meeting.

2. Notify the Contracting Officer at least 24 hours in advance of the initial and follow-up phases.

B. Preparatory Phase: Perform before beginning each feature of work.

1. Review control submittal requirements with personnel directly responsible for the quality control work. As a minimum, the Contractor's Quality Control Supervisor and the foreman responsible for the feature of work shall be in attendance.

2. Review all applicable specification sections and drawings related to the feature of work.

3. Ensure that copies of all referenced standards related to sampling, testing, and execution for the feature of work are available on site.

4. Ensure that provisions have been made for field control testing.

5. Examine the work area to ensure that all preliminary work has been completed.

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6. Verify all field dimensions and advise the Contracting Officer of discrepancies with contract documents.

7. Ensure that necessary equipment and materials are at the project site and that they comply with approved shop drawings and submittals.

8. Review the Site Specific Health and Safety Plan. Note the hazards associated with the subject

DFW, and discuss safety provisions. Identify any hazards that were overlooked in preparation of the SSHSP. Arrange for necessary safety equipment, controls, or monitoring.

9. Prepare a report on all preparatory phase activities and discussions. Attach report to Contractor's

Quality Control Daily Report.

C. Initial Phase:

1. As soon as work begins, inspect and test a representative portion of a particular feature of work for quality of workmanship.

2. Review control-testing procedures to ensure compliance with contract requirements.

3. Review use of proper safety materials and procedures.

4. Prepare a report on all initial phase activities and discussions. Attach report to Contractor's

Quality Control Daily Report. Exact location of initial phase shall be indicated for future reference and comparison with follow-up phases.

D. Follow-Up Phase: Inspect and test as work progresses to ensure compliance with contract requirements until completion of work.

E. Additional Preparatory and Initial Phases: Additional preparatory and initial phases may be required on the same feature of work for the following reasons:

1. Quality of on-going work is unacceptable.

2. Changes occur in the applicable quality control staff, on-site production supervision, or work crew.

3. Work on a particular feature of work is resumed after a substantial period of inactivity.

3.3 DOCUMENTATION

A. Maintain Quality Control Daily Reports and Daily Test Report Information Sheets of quality control activities and tests.

B. Quality Control Daily Reports may not be substituted for other written reports required under clauses of the contract, such as Disputes, Differing Site Conditions, or Changes.

C. Maintain itemized documentation of materials that have arrived on-site and provide for review when requested by the Contracting Officer. Review and verification will be required to process payment requests.

D. Record Documents.

E. Defective work/corrective action log shall be maintained daily and copies provided to the Contracting

Officer at a minimum weekly, or as requested by the Contracting Officer.

3.4 PERMITS, LICENSES, AND CERTIFICATES

A. For Contracting Officer’s records, submit copies of permits, licenses, certifications, inspection reports, releases, jurisdictional settlements, notices, receipts for fee payments, judgments, correspondence, records, and similar documents, established for compliance with standards and regulations relevant to the on performance of the work.

3.5 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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A. The Contractor shall maintain a set of the contract drawings depicting as-built conditions. These drawings shall be maintained in a current condition and shall be available for review. All variations from the original contract drawings shall be indicated in red on the drawings. Upon completion of the contract work, as-built drawings shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer.

3.6 ENFORCEMENT

A. The Contractor shall stop work on any item or feature pending satisfactory correction of any deficiency noted by the quality control staff or the Contracting Officer.

3.7 REPAIR AND PROTECTION

A. General: Upon completion of inspection, testing, sample taking and similar services, repair damaged construction and restore substrates and finishes.

B. Protect construction exposed by or for quality-control service activities, and protect repaired construction.

C. Repair and protection is Contractor’s responsibility, regardless of the assignment of responsibility for inspection, testing, or similar services.

3.8 SAMPLING, TESTING, AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

A. Sampling, testing, and Certification requirements and frequency for specific items shall be as specified in the drawings and specification. The following table is a summary of the required sampling, testing, and certification for the project - the table is to assist the Contractor, but may not be all inclusive – additional submittals may be required by specific specification section:

TABLE 014100-1

Item

Subsection Certification or Test Required

Frequency

221100 3.2N HDPE Pipe - Bent Strap Test Once Daily

221100 3.6A Hydrostatic Testing of Water System See Spec.

221100 3.6B Pressure and Leakage Test – Water Line See Spec.

221100 3.7A Bacteriological Examination After disinfection, before use

312000 3.14C Compaction Test – at Pipe Zone One per 600 Feet of

Trench

312000 3.14C Compaction Test – at Pipe Zone One test – at each road crossing

312000 3.14D Compaction Test – above Pipe Zone One per 600 Feet of

Trench

312000 3.14D Compaction Test – above Pipe Zone One test every other lift

– at each road crossing

312000 3.14I Tracer Wire Conductivity Test Until Passing

312000 3.17A Compaction Test – Backfill/Fills One per Tank, Utility

Building or Utility Box

321200 3.9B Gradation and Asphalt Content One per 700 tons or Min.

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