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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

THOMPSON PARK RECREATION PROJECT

USDA FOREST SERVICE, R-4

THOMPSON PARK RECREATION PROJECT

SECTION 010250 - CONSTRUCTION STAKING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This work shall consist of the construction staking of roads, parking lots, parking spurs, family units, paths, culverts, buildings, 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. Measurement shall be lump sum for surveying and staking the project through all phases of construction.

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 to be staked. The Government will provide the Contractor with layout information that will include the Northing, Easting, and Elevations for centerline of roads, spurs and parking areas, edge of parking areas, and corners of buildings and other structures.

2.2 STAKES

A. Identification stakes and hubs shall be of sufficient length and width to provide and 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. Family Units, group units, stairs, and paths -Red

4. Buildings, excavation and grading -Yellow

5. Tent pads -Blue/White Striped

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.

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. Roads, Parking Spurs, and Parking lots:

1. Slope stakes (cut and fill catch points), clearing limits, and slope stake references shall be established on both sides of the centerline at each station established. Slope stakes and slope stake references shall be located on a line at right angles to tangents and on radial lines or curves. Slope stake catch points shall be located by using the grading plans and/or profiles as shown on the drawings.

2. Slope stakes shall be set at 50-foot intervals, at significant breaks in the ground profile, culvert locations, and widening transition points. Slope stakes shall be set at 25 foot intervals around curves having a radius less than 100 feet.

B. Group Units and Picnic Units

1. Slope stakes shall be established at the corners of family units. Slope stakes shall be written to reference the finish grade of the unit or pad being staked.

C. Paths and Trails

1. Slope stakes (cut and fill catch points), clearing limits, and slope stake references shall be established on both sides of the centerline at each station established. Slope stakes and slope stake references shall be located on a line at right angles to tangents and on radial lines or curves. Slope stake catch points shall be located by using the grading plans and/or profiles as shown on the drawings.

2. Slope stakes shall be set at 10-foot intervals, at significant breaks in the ground profile, culvert locations, and widening transition points.

D. Culverts

1. Slope stakes and slope reference stakes shall be set at all culvert locations. A culvert reference stake and hub shall be set on the centerline of the culvert 10 feet from each end or beyond the clearing limit, which ever is greater. The following shall be recorded on these stakes:

a. The actual field measured length

b. The vertical and horizontal distance from hubs to the invert at the ends of the culvert.

E. Sewerline

1. Sewerline shall be staked at the locations shown on the drawings with the specified minimum burial depth. 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.

F. Buildings and Holding Tank

1. Slope stakes and slope stake references shall be established at each corner and as necessary to provide adequate construction control.

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

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

APRIL 2006

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT 011250-1

THOMPSON PARK RECREATION PROJECT

SECTION 011250 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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.

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.

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

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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.

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2. DESIGNED QUANTITIES (DQ) - 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, 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.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (NOT APPLICABLE)

END OF SECTION 011250

MAY 2006

MOBILIZATION 011900-1

THOMPSON PARK RECREATION PROJECT

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.

B. Noxious weed control requirements:

1. Clean all construction equipment prior to entry on to the project area. Remove all dirt and plant parts and material that could carry noxious weed seeds into the project area. Only construction equipment so cleaned and inspected by the Forest Service will be allowed to operate within the project area. Treat all subsequent move-ins of construction equipment in the same manner as initial move-ins. “Construction equipment” does not include personal vehicles, paving equipment or support equipment that remains on the main travel route.

2. Prior to initial move-in, the contractor shall make all construction equipment available for inspection by the Forest Service at an agreed upon location. Provide the Forest Service at least 24 hours advance notification when equipment is ready for inspection.

C. The measurement shall be lump sum for mobilization.

D. Payment:

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

July 2005

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES 013300-1

THOMPSON PARK RECREATION PROJECT

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.

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

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 two copies. 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.

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

D. 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 three 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. 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 commencement of work.

C. 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.

D. 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.

E. Maintenance Data: Prepare written and graphic instructions and procedures for operation and normal maintenance of products and equipment. Comply with requirements in Division 1 Section "Closeout

Procedures."

F. 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.

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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.

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. Sec-tion Section Title

Subsec-tion Required Submittal

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 Test and inspection reports

014100 Quality Control 1.3 D As-Built drawings

023701 Sediment & Erosion Control Meas-ures

1.2A Sediment & Erosion Control Plan

099300 Staining and Transparent Finishing

1.2A

1.2B

Product Data

Sample

101400 Signs 1.2A Sign List Submittal

129300 Site Furnishings 1.2A Product Data

129400 Picnic Unit 1.2A Product Data

129410 Group Area 1.1A Product Data

133401 Precast Concrete restroom 1.2A Manufacturers Literature

221310 Sewage Holding Tank 1.3A Product Data

221310 Sewage Holding Tank 1.3B Shop Drawings

221310 Sewage Holding Tank 1.3C Coordination Drawings

221310 Sewage Holding Tank 1.3D Product Certificate

312000 Earthwork 1.3A Bedding and Backfill Certification

312010 Select Borrow 1.4A Material Source, Gradation and Properties

312225 Excavation and Embankment 1.3A Blasting Plan (If Blasting is Necessary)

321204 Crushed Aggregate Base or Surface

Course

1.2A Aggregate Base – Source, Gradation, Material

Properties

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Spec. Sec-tion Section Title

Subsec-tion Required Submittal

321206 Loose Rock Riprap 1.3A Product Data

321206 Loose Rock Riprap 1.3B Rock Source, Gradation and Properties

322622 Precast Concrete Curb 2.1B Certificate of Conformance – Concrete Curb

322640 Pavement Markings 1.3A Product Data

324000 Guard Rail 1.2A Product Data

329207 Erosion Control Matting 1.2A Product Data

332228 Culvert Pipe and Pipe Arches 1.3A Fabricator’s Certification

332228 Culvert Pipe and Pipe Arches 1.3B Culvert Locations and Lengths

END OF SECTION 013300

OCTOBER 2007

QUALITY CONTROL 014100-1

THOMPSON PARK RECREATION PROJECT

SECTION 014100 - QUALITY CONTROL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 This work shall consist of providing quality control in conformance with the inspection, testing, and product certification requirements of this contract to ensure compliance with the drawings and specifications. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tests, and reports necessary to meet the requirements of the contract.

1.2 QUALITY CONTROL

A. The Contractor shall provide and maintain a quality control system that will ensure all services, supplies, and construction work required under this contract conforms to the contract requirements. The

Contractor shall perform, or cause to be performed, the sampling, inspection, and testing required to substantiate that all services, supplies, and construction conform to the contract requirements.

B. Special Tests and Inspections: Contractor will engage a testing agency to conduct required special tests and inspections. The Contractor shall authorize the testing agency to perform the required testing and inspections on the work completed. The authority shall include:

1. Testing agency will interpret tests and inspections and state in each report whether tested and inspected work complies with or deviates from the Contract Documents.

2. Testing agency will re-test and re-inspect corrected work.

C. Retesting/Reinspecting: Contractor shall provide quality-control services for retesting and reinspection for replaced construction work or for work that failed to comply with the requirements under the contract.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Contractor Quality Control Plan

B. Permits, Licenses, and Certificates

C. Test and Inspection Reports

D. As-Built Drawings

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

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3.1 QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM

A. General: Perform required testing, inspections, sampling, and similar services per direction specified in the contract drawings and specifications and in accordance with established industry standards.

3.2 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

A. At the time of the preconstruction conference, the Contractor shall submit for approval a written

Contractor Quality Control Plan.

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

2. The Government reserves the right to require changes in the plan during the contract period as necessary.

3. No change in the approved plan may be made without written concurrence by the Contracting

Officer.

4. At a minimum, the plan shall include the following:

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

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

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

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

e. Methods of monitoring and controlling environmental pollution and contamination as required by all applicable regulations and laws.

3.3 TEST AND INSPECTION REPORTS

A. Submit three copies of complete test results no later than three calendar days after the test was performed.

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

C. Testing and Inspection Reports shall include the following:

1. Date of issue.

2. Project title and number.

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

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

5. Names of individuals performing tests and inspections.

6. Reference Specification Section(s).

7. Complete test or inspection data.

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

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

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

Contract Document requirements.

11. Name and signature of laboratory inspector.

12. Recommendations on retesting and reinspecting.

3.4 PERMITS, LICENSES, AND CERTIFICATES

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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

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 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

221310 3.4A Holding Tank Leakage Test Until Passing

END OF SECTION 014100

OCTOBER 2007

SEDIMENT AND EROSION CONTROL MEASURES 023701-1

THOMPSON PARK RECREATION PROJECT

SECTION 023701 - SEDIMENT AND EROSION CONTROL MEASURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 The work under this section consists of furnishing all necessary labor, equipment, materials, and performing all operations in connection with construction of sediment and erosion control measures.

A. General

1. All erosion and sediment control measures are to be placed prior to any disturbance caused by grading and or excavation and shall conform to the requirements of the appropriate regulatory agency for the State.

2. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for ensuring that erosion and sediment control measures are implemented and maintained at the site.

3. Soil disturbing activities include but are not limited to: Clearing and grubbing, excavation for utilities and foundations, roadway and parking lot construction, construction or modification of site drainage, grading, and preparation for final seeding.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. The Contractor shall be required to submit a sediment and erosion control plan in accordance with this specification for approval by the Contracting Officer 2 weeks prior to start of work. Included in the plan shall be a method for dust control on Majestic View Road.

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 MATERIALS

A. Synthetic Filter Fabric for silt fences.

1. Pervious sheet of polypropylene, nylon, or polyethylene fabric conforming to the following physical and hydraulic characteristics:

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Physical Properties (Min.) Requirement Test Method

Grab Tensile, lbs. W120/F100 ASTM-D-4632

Grab Elongation, % 15 ASTM-D-4632

Mullen Burst, psi 275 ASTM-D-3786

Puncture, lbs. 65 ASTM-D-4833

Trapezoidal Tear, lbs. 50 ASTM-D-4533

UV Resistance, % 80 ASTM-D-4355

AOS, US Sieve # 30/40 ASTM-D-4751

Permittivity gal/min-sq. ft. 90 ASTM-D-4491

2. Filter fabric should contain ultraviolet ray inhibitors and stabilizers to provide a minimum of 6 months of expected usable construction life at a temperature range of 0 to 120 F.

3. Support Posts: 4 foot - 2 x 2 wood.

B. Straw Bales.

1. Oat or wheat straw, free from weeds, viable weed seeds, foreign matter detrimental to plant life, and dry.

a. Grass hay bales are not acceptable.

b. In order to prevent deterioration of the bindings, all bales shall be either wire-bound or string-tied so that bindings are oriented around the sides rather than along the tops and bottoms of the bales.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CONSTRUCTION

A. Install straw bales at local drainage ways to prevent silt intrusion upon adjacent drainage courses.

Remove straw bales following establishment of vegetation cover and utilize as mulch at swales or on steep slopes.

B. Prior to construction, install silt fence along the downhill construction limits to prevent silt intrusion upon adjacent land.

C. Install sediment and erosion control measures on the down slope toe of all top soil stock piles.

D. Maintain and remove all erosion controls as specified.

3.2 DUST CONTROL

A. In areas subject to surface and air movement of dust, where on-site or off-site damage is likely to occur, one or more of the following preventive measures shall be taken for dust control:

1. Minimize the period of soil exposure through the use of temporary ground cover and other temporary stabilization practices.

2. Sprinkle the site with water until surface is wet. Repeat as needed.

3.3 SILT FENCE

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A. Silt fences are appropriate for the following general locations:

1. Immediately upstream of the point(s) of runoff discharge from a site before flow becomes concentrated. Below disturbed areas where runoff may occur in the form of overland flow.

2. Along the down slope toe of all top soil stock piles.

B. Materials.

1. Utilize standard strength synthetic filter fabric for sediment barriers. The filter fabric shall be purchased in a continuous roll cut to the length of the barrier to avoid the use of joints. When joints are necessary, filter cloth shall be spliced together only at a support post, with a minimum 6 inch overlap, and securely sealed.

2. The standard strength filter fabric shall be stapled or wired to the fence and 6 inches of the fabric shall be extended into the ground. Filter fabric shall not be stapled to existing trees.

3. Support posts shall be spaced at a maximum 6 feet and driven securely into the ground a minimum of 24 inches.

4. The height of a silt fence shall not exceed 36 inches. Higher fences may impound volumes of water sufficient to cause failure of the structure.

C. Maintenance.

1. Silt fences and filter barriers shall be inspected immediately after each rainfall and at least daily during prolonged rainfall.

2. Silt fences shall be inspected for depth of sediment, tears, and to see if the fabric is securely attached to the fence posts, and to see that the fence posts are firmly in the ground. Any deficiencies shall be repaired immediately.

3. Should the fabric on a silt fence of filter barrier decompose or become ineffective prior to the end of the expected usable life and the barrier still be necessary, the fabric shall be replaced promptly.

4. Sediment deposits should be removed after each storm event and/or when deposits reach approximately 1/3 the height of the barrier or when the sediments limit or prevent the flow of water through the fabric hydraulic.

5. Any sediment deposits remaining in place after the silt fence or filter barrier is no longer required shall be dressed to conform with the existing grade, prepared, and seeded.

3.4 STRAW BALE EROSION CONTROL FENCE

A. Straw bale erosion control fences are appropriate for the following general locations:

1. Sheet flow applications: Straw bales shall be placed in a single row, lengthwise on the contour with ends of adjacent bales tightly abutting one another.

2. Channel flow applications: Straw bales shall be placed in a single row, lengthwise and oriented perpendicular to the direction of flow with ends of adjacent bales tightly abutting one another.

The barrier shall be extended to such a length that the bottoms of the end bales are higher in elevation than the top of the lowest middle bale to assure that sediment laden runoff will flow either through or over the barrier but not around it.

B. The barrier shall be entrenched and backfilled. A trench shall be excavated the width of a bale and the length of the proposed barrier to a minimum depth of 4 inches. After the bales are staked and chinked, the excavated soil shall be backfilled against the barrier. Backfill shall conform to the ground level of the downhill side and shall be built up to 4 inches against the uphill side of the barrier.

C. Each bale shall be securely anchored by at least 2 stakes or rebar driven through the bale. The first stake in each bale shall be driven toward the previously laid bale to force the bales together. Stakes or rebar

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shall be driven a minimum of 12 inches into the ground or deep enough into the ground to securely anchor the bales, whichever is greater.

D. The gaps between bales shall be chinked (filled by wedging with straw to prevent water from escaping between the bales). Loose straw scattered over the area immediately uphill from a straw bale barrier tends to increase barrier efficiency.

3.5 MAINTENANCE

A. Inspection shall be frequent and repair or replacement shall be made promptly as needed. Straw bale carriers shall be removed when they have served their usefulness, but not before the upslope areas have been permanently stabilized.

END OF SECTION 023701

AUGUST 2006

WASTE MATERIAL DISPOSAL 024100-1

THOMPSON PARK RECREATION PROJECT

SECTION 024100 - WASTE MATERIAL DISPOSAL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the loading, handling, hauling, and placing of excess excavation material, unsuitable excavation material, clearing and grubbing debris, and construction debris.

1.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. There will be no separate measurement or payment for work in this Section. Waste material disposal is considered incidental to other items of work shown in the Schedule of Items.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS – NOT APPLICABLE

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 Excess or unsuitable excavated material

A. All excavated material not used in the construction of embankments or backfilling of trenches, or other excess material resulting from the excavation and embankment operation shall be hauled to a disposal area, as shown on the drawings.

B. Unless otherwise directed by the CO, all unsuitable excavated material, stumps, slash and oversize boulders shall be hauled to a disposal area, as shown on the drawings.

C. Disposal Area:

1. The location of the disposal area is shown on the drawings.

2. Waste material shall be piled and compacted to form a dense layer.

3. The size and shape of the piled waste material shall be designated by the Contracting Officer.

4. The piled material shall be covered with soil to a uniform depth of six inches minimum and sloped to 2:1 or flatter.

5. The disposal site shall be left suitable for seeding.

3.2 Demolition materials, garbage and other refuse

A. All demolition materials, garbage, and other refuse generated shall be removed from the project site and legally disposed off of Government property in an approved landfill.

1. The contractor is responsible for all costs and permits associated with landfill disposal.

2. The Government is not responsible for waste material upon its departure from the project site.

END OF SECTION 024100

March 2006

REMOVAL, DISPOSAL, & SALVAGE OF EXISTING STRUCTURES 024102-1

THOMPSON PARK RECREATION PROJECT

SECTION 024102 - REMOVAL, DISPOSAL, & SALVAGE OF EXISTING STRUCTURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Work includes the removal and disposal of existing structures, obstructions, constructed features and elements located throughout Lions Den, Blacktail and Nine Mile Project Areas. Items to remain will be designated by the Contracting Officer prior to demolition work.

1. Removal and Disposal - Items designated for removal and disposal shall include but not limited to:

a. Culverts

b. Concrete Pads

c. Fire Rings

d. Fence

2. Removal and Salvage - Items designated for removal and salvage:

a. Signs

B. The work also includes the excavation, backfill, scarifying, and re-contouring of the areas around features and elements removed.

1.2 Related Sections Include the Following:

A. Section 024100 “Waste Material Disposal.”

1.3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Measurement and Payment shall be lump sum for the work associated with removal, disposal, and salvage of all existing structures, obstructions, constructed features and elements.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS – not applicable

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 REMOVAL

A. The Contractor may elect to use any means to remove the structures or constructed features, as long as he provides for the safety of the public, preservation of the surrounding site and structures to remain, and does not damage the items to be salvaged.

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B. All of a substructure (unless otherwise designated) shall be demolished to a depth of 1 foot below the final required ground level. All wood, concrete, and metal materials to be removed shall be broken into sufficiently small pieces to enable handling and disposal. All other structures shall be backfilled and the surrounding ground restored to as near normal conditions as practicable in accordance with these specifications.

3.2 BACKFILL

A. Backfill for removed items may be excess material from other excavation or borrow from an approved source.

B. Backfilling shall not be done when the depression is saturated or flooded with water. Puddling methods of backfill consolidation will not be permitted.

1. Backfill shall be brought up in 12-inch compacted layers.

2. Compaction shall be by mechanical tampers, with at least three passes over the entire surface.

3. Maximum size of rock in backfill shall be 8 inches.

4. Backfill shall be compacted and rounded 6 inches above the natural ground.

5. When topsoil replacement is required, backfill and compaction shall be as specified above, except the backfill shall terminate 6 inches below the natural ground. Placement of topsoil, when required, shall comply with the applicable specification.

C. Excessive settlement or other evidence of improper backfill shall be corrected by reopening the excavation to the depth required for proper refilling and compaction.

3.3 DISPOSAL

A. All concrete, wood, asphalt, fiberglass, glass, masonry and metal materials shall be removed from the project site and legally disposed off of Government property in an approved landfill.

1. The contractor is responsible for all costs and permits associated with landfill disposal.

2. The Government is not responsible for waste material upon its departure from the project site.

3.4 SALVAGE

A. Items requiring salvage shall be removed and given to the Contracting Officer.

3.5 FINISHING AND CLEANUP

A. After the area has been backfilled, the disturbed area shall be finish graded to present a natural appearance, scarified to accept seeding, and cleaned up by removing of all debris and material.

END OF SECTION 024102

AUGUST 2006

CONCRETE FROM PACKAGED DRY MIX FOR MINOR STRUCTURES 033020-1

THOMPSON PARK RECREATION PROJECT

SECTION 033020 - CONCRETE FROM PACKAGED DRY MIX FOR MINOR STRUCTURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes constructing small concrete structures such as post anchors and concrete collars.

1.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. There will be no separate measurement or payment for work in this Section. Concrete from packaged dry mix is considered incidental to other items of work shown in the Schedule of Items.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Concrete Dry Mix:

1. Design: ASTM C 387, made using dry pre-portioned, blended and bagged mix.

2. Average 28-day Compressive Strength: 4000 psi

3. Product: Sakrete Concrete Mix, as manufactured by US Mix Products Company, or an approved equal.

B. All reinforcement bars shall be deformed billet steel conforming to the requirement of ASTM A615, Grade 60.

C. Water: Clean and free from alkali and other deleterious materials.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CONCRETE INSTALLATION

A. Mixing:

1. Mix dry concrete and water thoroughly according to the manufacturer.

2. Mixing Equipment: Mechanical mixer or wheel barrow.

3. Place concrete while fresh; any concrete in which initial set has begun shall be wasted.

B. Placing: Place the fresh concrete in the forms and work as necessary to remove the air pockets.

C. Finishing: Apply medium trowel finish to exposed concrete surfaces.

D. Protection From Cold: Keep the air temperature surrounding the fresh concrete above 40ºF for a period of five days after the concrete is placed.

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E. Curing: If determined necessary by the Contracting Officer, cover exposed surfaces with plastic sheeting after the concrete has taken its initial set.

END OF SECTION 033020

JANUARY 2005

STRUCTURAL CONCRETE (TABLE PLANKS) 033030-1

THOMPSON PARK RECREATION PROJECT

SECTION 033030 - STRUCTURAL CONCRETE (TABLE PLANKS)

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section specifies pre-cast concrete, reinforcing, mix design, placement procedures, and finishes for table plank components.

B. A known producer of these planks is Fagenstom Company, 2101 Northwest Bypass, Great Falls, Montana, Phone: 406-761-5200

1.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. There will be no separate measurement or payment for work in this Section. They shall be considered incidental to other items of work shown in the Schedule of Items.

1.3 MIX DESIGN

A. Proportion the cement, aggregate, and water to obtain concrete with good workability.

B. Minimum cement content: 7.0 sacks per cubic yard.

C. Water/cement ratio of 0.49.

D. Slump: 3 to 5 inches by ASTM C143-78.

E. Air content: 4.0 to 6.5 percent ASTM C231-82.

F. F. 28-day compressive strength of 4,000 pounds per square inch minimum.

1.4 CERTIFICATION

A. A certification statement shall be required for the finished product stating it meets or exceeds the requirements in 1.3 above

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 CEMENT.

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