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SPECIFICATIONS

REPAIR CATFISH PONDS

– FY2015

JAMIE WHITTEN DELTA STATES RESEARCH CENTER

STONEVILLE, MISSISSIPPI

Prepared For:

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Agricultural Research Service

Prepared By:

THE JOHNSON-McADAMS FIRM, P.A.

Greenwood, Mississippi

January 2015

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1

USDA-ARS

TITLE: REPAIR CATFISH PONDS – FY 2015

JAMIE WHITTEN DELTA RESEARCH CENTER

STONEVILLE, MISSISSIPPI

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Number Paragraph Title

DIVISION 01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 01 Warranty of Construction 01 00 11 General Paragraphs 01 00 21 Contractor Quality Control 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures 01 42 00 Sources for Reference Publications 01 50 00 Project Closeout 01 57 50 Temporary Environmental Controls

DIVISION 02 EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition

DIVISION 05 METALS

05 50 13 Metal Fabrications

DIVISION 31 EARTHWORK

31 23 00 Excavation and Fill

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REPAIR CATFISH PONDS - FY2015, USDA, ARS, STONVEVILLE, MS 1454E

SECTION 01 00 01 Page 1

SECTION 01 00 01

WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION

1.1.1 General

In addition to any other warranties set out elsewhere in this contract, the Contractor warrants that work performed under this contract conforms to the contract requirements and is free of any defect of equipment, material or design furnished, or workmanship performed by the Contractor or any of his subcontractors or suppliers at any tier. Such warranty shall continue for a period of one year from the date of final acceptance of the project. Under this warranty, the Contractor shall remedy at his own expense any such failure to conform or any such defect. In addition, the Contractor shall remedy at his own expense any damage to Government owned or controlled real or personal property, when that damage is the result of the Contractor's failure to conform to contract requirements or any such defect of equipment, material, workmanship, or design. The Contractor shall also restore any work damaged in fulfilling the terms of this clause. The Contractor's warranty with respect to work repaired or replaced hereunder will run for one year from the date of such repair or replacement.

1.1.2 Notification and Compliance

The Government shall notify the Contractor in writing within a reasonable time after the discovery of any failure, defect, or damage. Should the Contractor fail to remedy any failure, defect, or damage described in paragraph 1.1.1 above within a reasonable time after receipt of notice thereof, the Government shall have the right to replace or repair and have the cost billed to the Contractor.

1.2 EXPRESSED WARRANTY

In addition to the other rights and remedies provided by this clause, all subcontractors', manufacturers', and suppliers' warranties expressed or implied, respecting any work and materials shall, at the direction of the Government, be enforced by the Contractor for the benefit of the Government.

In such case, if the Contractor's warranty under paragraph 1.1.1 above has expired, any suit directed by the Government to enforce a subcontractor's, manufacturer's, or supplier's warranty shall be at the expense of the Government. The Contractor shall obtain any warranties which the subcontractors, manufacturers, or suppliers would give in normal commercial practice. If so directed by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall require any such warranties to be executed in writing to the Government.

1.3 LATENT DEFECTS

The Warranty specified herein shall not limit the Government's rights with respect to latent defects, gross mistake, or fraud.

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SECTION 01 00 11

GENERAL PARAGRAPHS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.1.1 Work To Be Done

The work to be done consists of furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment and performing all work in strict accordance with these specifications for Repair Catfish Ponds – FY2015, Jamie Whitten Delta States Research Center, USDA, ARS, Stoneville, Mississippi.

1.1.2 Location

The site of work contemplated by this specification is at the Jamie Whitten Delta States Research Center, USDA, ARS in Stoneville, Mississippi.

1.1.3 Principal Features of Work:

The purpose of this project is to repair concrete fish ponds at the indicated locations. The fish ponds consist of vertical precast concrete panels in place by passive soil pressure at the toe of the panel and a steel tie back near the top. Numerous panels have become misaligned due to the loss of material at the toe of the panel or by failure of the tieback. Under this project, sufficient excavation shall be made behind the panel to restore I to a plumb position, the tieback shall be replaced and material deposited at the toe of the panel to prevent the bottom of the panel from moving.

Note: The above general outline of principal features of the work does not in any way limit the responsibility of the Contractor to perform all work and furnish all labor and materials required by the plans and specifications. The term "provide" as used in the specifications and on the plans means to furnish and install the work indicated.

1.2 SITE VISIT

A site visit and inspection tour will be held at Project Site, Jamie Whitten Delta States Research Center, USDA, ARS at Stoneville, Mississippi. All potential bidders will be notified of the exact time and date and are strongly urged to attend the site visit. Inspection may only be made at this time, unless prior written approval is obtained to inspect at another date and time. Contact:

U.S. Department of Agriculture, ARS, MSA Attn: Mr. Trent Stevens

USDA ARS WBSC AB

5601 Sunnyside Avenue Beltsville, MD 20705

Tel. No.: (301) 504-4584

1.3 COORDINATION OF WORK

1.3.1 Work space and space available for storing materials shall be subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer. Do not store materials and equipment in other than assigned areas.

1.3.2 Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of the facility, including operations of utility services and

SECTION 01 00 11 Page 2 any existing equipment, and with work being done by others.

1.3.3 Minimize interference of construction activities with the flow of traffic by keeping roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking areas and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris, construction equipment and vehicles except where noted on plans or in specifications. Provide unobstructed access to areas required to remain in operation.

1.3.4 The Contractor shall complete all work within 60 consecutive calendar days after Notice to Proceed. Within 14 calendar days after Contract Award, the Contractor shall provide the Government with a detailed schedule of dates on which the Contractor plans to accomplish the work. In addition, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer 20 days in advance of starting work. A planned work schedule shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval. The schedule shall include a detailed description of the methods and equipment to be used for each operation and the sequence of operations. This schedule shall be updated monthly and submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval.

1.3.5 The Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment, property, and ongoing operations in affected areas of construction against dust, noise and debris.

1.3.6 Power sources for the Contractor's operations will be available and supplied by the Government to the Contractor as long as its use does not interfere with the operations of the Government's facilities. Water sources will be available and supplied by the Government to the Contractor as long as its use does not interfere with the operations of any building. The Contractor is responsible for extending utility sources to his work locations. Such extensions shall be removed after work is completed, to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer.

1.3.7 All references in the specifications to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer's Representative shall constitute referrals initially to the Contracting Officer's Representative.

1.3.8 Contractor shall provide sanitary facilities for use by his employees and the employees of his subcontractors working on job site.

1.4 DRAWINGS

1.4.1 All dimensions shown of existing work and all dimensions required for work that is to be connected with existing work shall be verified by the Contractor by actual field measurements. Any work at variance with that specified or shown on the drawings, shall not be performed by the Contractor until the Contractor has received approval in writing from the Contracting Officer.

1.5 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (MSDS)

Material Safety Data Sheets must be submitted to the Contracting Officer prior to the commencement of any work with any substance that may be considered hazardous.

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1.6 UTILITIES OR STRUCTURAL ITEMS CONFLICTING WITH PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION

In the event the Contractor finds an area where existing utilities or structural items conflict with proposed construction, the Contracting Officer shall be notified immediately. The Contractor shall then propose a method of solving the problem. Work shall not resume in the problem area until the Contractor has received written approval from the Contracting Officer. There shall be no additional cost to the Government.

1.7 ACCEPTANCE OF WORK

1.7.1 Final inspection will not be made until the contract work is completed. The Contractor shall notify in writing the Contracting Officer fifteen working days prior to the date on which the work will be ready for final inspection.

1.7.2 Final inspection and acceptance of the work shown by the drawings and specifications forming a part of this contract shall not be binding or conclusive on the Government if it shall be shown that (1) the Contractor has willfully or through collusion with persons or firms engaged in the performance of the contract supplied inferior materials, equipment, or workmanship, or (2) the Contractor has otherwise departed from the terms of the contract.

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CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL

This section covers the quality control inspection, sampling, and testing of all materials, services, and workmanship required to be performed by the contract drawings, specifications, and other contract requirements. The Contractor shall perform all quality control inspection, sampling, and testing required by this contract and shall review and certify that each submittal is correct and in strict conformance with the contract drawings and specifications for all shop drawings and lists of materials, fixtures, and equipment. All work performed under this contract shall be in strict accordance procedures and requirements detailed on the plans and specifications.

1.1.1 Certificate of Compliance

Upon completion of the contract work and prior to final acceptance, the Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer a certificate of compliance which states that all materials, equipment, design, and workmanship incorporated in the work are in strict compliance with contract drawings and specifications except for approved deviations. The certificates of compliance shall be signed and dated by both the manufacturer’s representative and the Contractor. Based upon this certificate of compliance and other contract requirements, the Contractor shall be responsible for correcting at his expense any defects, omissions, and deviations (other than those previously approved) which are detected during the contract period or during the one year warranty period as defined in

SECTION 01 00 01, WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION.

1.2 INSPECTION

The Contractor shall inspect all materials, services, and workmanship to assure conformance with contract requirements.

1.3 REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF SHOP DRAWINGS, SUBMITTALS, MATERIALS, FIXTURES,

AND EQUIPMENT

1.3.1 Prior to submission to the Government for approval, the Contractor shall review and certify that all shop drawings, submittals, lists of materials, fixtures, and equipment as called for under the various headings of these specifications are correct and in strict compliance with the contract drawings and specifications. These drawings, submittals and lists shall be accurate, complete, and adequately detailed. The top copy of data comprising each item listed on the transmittal form shall be identified as having received the quality control inspector's approval by being so stamped, signed and dated. Approval of shop drawings, submittals, materials, fixtures, and equipment by the Contracting Officer will not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for any errors which may exist and the Contractor shall be responsible for the satisfactory construction of all work. All samples of materials submitted as required by these specifications shall be properly identified and labeled for ready identification, and upon being approved, stored at the site of the work for jobsite use until all work has been accepted by the Contracting Officer.

The Contractor shall provide four (4) sets of all shop drawings.

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1.3.2 All proposed deviations required by the Contractor shall be noted in the "Remarks" column of the Form. The Contractor shall set forth in writing the reason for any deviations and annotate such deviations on the shop drawing. The Government reserves the right to rescind inadvertent approval of shop drawings containing unnoted deviations.

1.4 DAILY RECORDS

The Contractor shall maintain a daily record of quality control measures performed for each shift of Contractor or Subcontractor operations on an appropriate format. These records shall provide factual evidence that continuous quality control inspections have been performed, including but not limited to the following: job progress, problems encountered; problems resolved; type and number of inspections; results of inspections or tests including all computations; nature of defects; causes for rejection; safety violations; proposed remedial action; and corrective action taken. These records shall cover both conforming and defective items and shall include a statement that all supplies and materials incorporated in the work are in full compliance with the terms of the contract. The Contractor shall maintain a current record of all inspections and shall furnish to the Contracting Officer on a daily basis, legible copies of all inspection records for his permanent retention. The daily records of inspections shall cover all work placement subsequent to the previous report, and shall be verified by the Contractor's designated representative.

1.5 RECURRING DEFICIENCIES

If recurring deficiencies in an item or items being inspected by the Contractor indicate that the inspection system is not providing adequate quality control, the Contractor shall take such corrective measures as deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer.

1.6 CONFLICTS

In the event of a difference of opinion between the Contractor and the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer shall govern.

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SECTION 01 33 00

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

1. SHOP DRAWINGS

The Contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer six copies with such promptness as to cause no delay in this work or the work of any other contractors, one sepia copy of the shop drawings as required for the various subheadings for the Contracting Officer's approval. Shop drawings of any other subcontractor should be reviewed and approved by each subcontractor where their contract work comes in contact with or interferes with that of another subcontractor.

1.1 The Contracting Officer's approval, however, shall not relieve the

Contractor from responsibility for errors in shop drawings. Shop drawings are the instruments of the Contractor, not the Contracting Officer; the Drawings and Specifications shall always be final.

2. SAMPLES

Within and not later than thirty (30) days from the date of the General Contract, the General Contractor shall have secured and submitted to the Contracting Officer for his consideration, two samples of each kind and grade of materials and finish as noted under the various headings of the specifications. These samples shall be finished completely and shall accurately represent the work as it is proposed to be installed. The Contracting Officer will give immediate consideration to such samples and shall notify the General Contractor within ten (10) days after receipt of either approval or rejection. If such samples are rejected, the General Contractor shall, without delay, submit corrected samples for approval, and shall continue to do so until such approval is given the Contracting Officer. All approvals will be given by the Contracting Officer to the General Contractor in writing.

2.1 It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to obtain materials at such time as to cause no delay to the project. No allowance for additional time nor substitution of approved materials will be allowed for Contractor's negligence in late ordering of materials.

3. PRODUCT DATA

Submit six copies of preprinted material such as illustrations, standard schedules, performance charts, instructions, brochures, diagrams, manufacturer’s descriptive literature, catalog data, and other data to illustrate portion of work.

4. O & M MANUALS

O & M Manuals shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 78 23

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA.

5. GOVERNMENT ACTIONS POSSIBLE

Submittals will be returned to the Contractor with one of the following notations:

a. Submittals marked “approved” or “approved as submitted” authorize

Contractor to proceed with work covered.

b. Submittals marked “approved as noted” or “approval except as noted; resubmission not required” authorize Contractor to proceed

SECTION 01 33 00 Page 2 with work as noted provided the Contractor takes no exception to the notations.

c. Submittals marked “revise and resubmit” or “disapproved” indicate submittal is incomplete or does not comply with design concept or requirements of the contract documents and shall be resubmitted with appropriate changes. No work shall proceed for this item until resubmittal is approved.

6. SUBMITTAL REGISTER

Contractor shall submit items as listed on the attached Submittal Register.

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SECTION 01 42 00

SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

1.1 REFERENCES

Various publications are referenced in other sections of the specifications to establish requirements for the work. These references are identified in each section by document number, date and title. The document number used in the citation is the number assigned by the standards producing organization (e.g. ASTM B564 Standard Specification for Nickel Alloy Forgings). However, when the standards producing organization has not assigned a number to a document, an identifying number has been assigned for reference purposes.

1.2 ORDERING INFORMATION

The addresses of the standards publishing organizations whose documents are referenced in other sections of these specifications are listed below, and if the source of the publications is different from the address of the sponsoring organization, that information is also provided. Documents listed in the specifications with numbers which were not assigned by the standards producing organization should be ordered from the source by title rather than by number.

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)

1899 L Street, NW, 11th Floor Washington, DC 20036 Ph: 202-293-8020 Fax: 202-293-9287 E-mail: storemanager@ansi.org Internet: http://www.ansi.org/

AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY (AWS)

13301 NW 47 Ave Miami, FL 33054 Ph: 888-WELDING, 305-824-1177, 305-826-6192 Fax: 305-826-6195 E-mail: customer.service@awspubs.com Internet: http://www.aws.org

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700 West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959 Ph: 877-909-2786 Internet: http://www.astm.org

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Not used

PART 3 EXECUTION

Not used http://www.ansi.org/ http://www.aws.org/ http://www.astm.org/

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PROJECT CLOSEOUT

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

At the completion of the project, the Contracting Officer will furnish the

Contractor, free of charge, one set of drawings on which the Contractor will indicate all variations in locations, construction, equipment, etc.

from that shown on the original Drawings

1.2 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION AND COMPLETION OF PUNCH LIST CORRECTIONS

Set date and notify Contracting Officer as to time construction will be ready for preliminary punch list and, upon completion of that list, set time and date for inspection of punch list corrections. The failure to include any items on such list does not alter the responsibility of the Contractor to complete all Work in accordance with the Contract Documents. When the Contracting Officer on the basis of an inspection, determines that the Work or designated portion thereof is sufficiently complete, in accordance with the Contract Documents, so that the Owner or separate contractors can occupy or utilize the Work or designated portion thereof for the use for which it is intended, he will prepare a Certificate of Substantial Completion which shall establish the Date of Substantial Completion, shall state the responsibilities of the Owner and the Contractor for security, maintenance, heat, utilities, damage to the Work, and insurance, and shall fix the time within which the Contractor shall complete the items listed therein or attached thereto. Warranties required by the Contract Documents shall commence on the Date of Substantial Completion of the Work or designated portion thereof unless otherwise provided in the Certificate of Substantial Completion. The Certificate of Substantial Completion shall be submitted to the Owner and the Contractor for their written acceptance of the responsibilities assigned to them in such Certificate.

1.3 FINAL INSPECTION

The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer and Owner in writing 10 days prior to the date that the project will be ready for final inspection.

An inspection of the project will be made by the Contracting Officer and Contractor at a mutually agreed upon time. If the project is complete, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer shall issue a certificate as set forth hereinafter. Minor unfinished items of work may be excluded from the certificate. The Contracting Officer and Contractor shall mutually agree on a date for the completion of these items of work.

Should the Contractor fail to complete the work within the agreed time, the Owner shall have the option of having the unfinished work completed.

1.4 RELEASE OF LIENS AND CERTIFICATION ALL BILLS ARE PAID

The Contractor, before final acceptance is given by the Contracting Officer, shall furnish for himself and all sub-contractors, in triplicate, duly certified by a notary, a full release of liens, damages, and a guarantee that all materials and labor are paid in accordance with the Contractual

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Documents.

1.5 GUARANTEE

The Contractor, before final acceptance by the Contracting Officer, shall furnish the Owner, in triplicate, a written notarized guarantee. All Contractors shall guarantee their work for a period of one year from the date of Substantial Completion as stated by the Contracting Officer.

Neither the final Certificate for Payment, nor any provision in the Contract Documents shall relieve the contractors of their responsibility for negligence or defective materials or workmanship within the extent and period covered by law; and upon written notice he shall remedy any defects due thereto, and pay all expenses for any damages to other work resulting therefrom. Emergency defective workmanship and defective materials within the year's guarantee shall be corrected within a few days after receipt of a written order from the Contracting Officer. Any items that are not considered of an emergency nature by the Contracting Officer may be corrected prior to the expiration of the Guarantee period.

1.5.1 The wording for the Guarantee shall be as follows:

"We hereby guarantee all work performed by us on the above captioned project to be free from defective materials and workmanship for a period of one year, or for such longer period of time as may be called for in the Contractual Documents for such portions of the work."

1.6 OTHER FINAL DOCUMENTS

Deliver to the Owner, through the Contracting Officer, all required bonds, warranties, individual guarantees, etc. that are required by the various following sections of these specifications.

1.7 ACCEPTANCE

Upon satisfactory submittal of the above documents the Contracting Officer shall issue to the Owner a certificate recommending final acceptance of the project. Minor unfinished items of work may be listed on the certificate and excepted from final acceptance. A sum sufficient to cover the cost of completing these unfinished items of work will be withheld by the Owner from the final payment. All other funds including retainage shall be due and payable upon receipt by the Owner of the Contracting Officer's certificate.

Upon certification by the Contracting Officer that the items of work have been completed, all monies withheld by the Owner shall be due the Contractor.

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SECTION 01 57 50

TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

1.1 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by the basic designation only.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)

40 CFR 112 Regulations on Oil Pollution Prevention

40 CFR 261 Regulations Identifying Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 262 Regulations for Hazardous Waste Generators

40 CFR 263 Regulations for Hazardous Waste Transporters

40 CFR 264 Regulations for Owners and Operators of Permitted

Hazardous Waste Facilities

40 CFR 403 General Pretreatment Standards

PL 96 510 Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act of 1980

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

49 CFR 171 Standards for Transportation of Hazardous Materials

49 CFR 172 Hazardous Materials Tables and Regulations

49 CFR 178 Regulations for Shipping Container Specifications

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.2.1 Sediment

Soil and other debris that have eroded and have been transported by runoff water or wind.

1.2.2 Solid Waste

Rubbish, debris, garbage, and other discarded solid materials, except hazardous waste as defined in paragraph entitled, "Hazardous Waste," resulting from industrial, commercial, and agricultural operations and from community activities.

1.2.3 Rubbish

Combustible and noncombustible wastes such as paper, boxes, glass, crockery, metal, lumber, cans, and bones.

1.2.4 Debris

Combustible and noncombustible wastes such as ashes and waste materials resulting from construction or maintenance and repair work, leaves, and tree trimmings.

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1.2.5 Chemical Waste

This includes salts, acids, alkalies, herbicides, pesticides, and organic chemicals.

1.2.6 Sanitary Wastes

1.2.6.1 Sewage

Waste characterized as domestic sanitary sewage.

1.2.6.2 Garbage

Refuse and scraps resulting from preparation, cooking, dispensing, and consumption of food.

1.2.7 Hazardous Waste

Hazardous substances as defined in 40 CFR 261 or as defined by applicable state and local regulations.

1.2.8 Oily Waste

Petroleum products and bituminous materials.

1.2.9 Landscape Features

Trees, plants, shrubs and ground covers.

1.2.10 Hazardous Substances

As defined in EPA PL 96-510.

1.2.11 Hazardous Materials

As defined in DOT Regulation 49 CFR 171 and listed in 49 CFR 172.

1.3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS

Provide and maintain, during the life of the contract, environmental protection as defined. Plan for and provide environmental protective measures to control pollution that develops during normal construction practice. Plan for and provide environmental protective measures required to correct conditions that develop during the construction of permanent or temporary environmental features associated with the project. Comply with Federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to the environment, including water, air, solid waste, hazardous waste and substances, oily substances and noise pollution.

PART 2 EXECUTION

2.1 NATURAL RESOURCES

Preserve the natural resources within the project boundaries and outside the limits of permanent work. Restore to an equivalent or improved condition upon completion of work. Confine construction activities to within the limits of the work indicated or specified.

2.1.1 Landscape Features

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Do not remove, cut, deface, injure, or destroy existing landscape features without the Contracting Officer's permission. Do not fasten or attach ropes, cables, or guys to existing nearby trees for anchorages, unless authorized by the Contracting Officer. Where such use of attach ropes, cables, or guys is authorized, the Contractor shall be responsible for any resultant damage.

2.1.1.1 Protection

Protect existing landscape features which are to remain and which may be injured, bruised, defaced, or otherwise damaged by construction operations.

By approved excavation, remove trees with 30 percent or more of their root systems destroyed.

2.1.1.2 Replacement

Remove existing landscape features scarred or damaged by equipment operations, and replace with equivalent, undamaged features. Obtain the Contracting Officer's approval before replacement.

2.1.2 Water Resources

2.1.2.1 Oily and Hazardous Substances

Prevent oily or other hazardous substances from entering the ground, drainage areas, or local bodies of water. Take precautions to ensure that no oil or other hazardous material is released to the water, land, sanitary sewer system, or storm sewer system. Environmental requirements for the prevention of oil spills are contained in 40 CFR 112. For oil and hazardous substance spills which may be large enough to violate Federal, State or Local Regulations, the Contracting Officer shall be verbally notified immediately. Clean up any spills of oil or hazardous substances which result from the Contractor's operations. If the Contractor can not clean up any spill in a timely manner, the Government will perform the cleanup at the Contractor's expense.

2.1.3 Fish and Wildlife Resources

Do not disturb fish and wildlife. Do not alter water flows or otherwise disturb the native habitat adjacent to the project and critical to the survival of fish and wildlife, except as indicated or specified.

2.2 HISTORICAL AND ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES

Carefully preserve and report immediately to the Contracting Officer items having possible historical or archeological interest which are discovered in the course of work. Protect monuments, markers, and works of art.

2.3 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL

2.3.1 Burnoff

Burnoff of the ground cover is prohibited.

2.3.2 Protection of Erodible Soils

Immediately finish the earthwork brought to a final grade, as indicated or specified. Immediately protect the side slopes and back slopes upon completion of rough grading. Plan and conduct earthwork to minimize the duration of exposure of unprotected soils.

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2.3.3 Temporary Protection of Erodible Soils

Provide the following methods to prevent erosion and control sedimentation.

2.3.3.1 Mechanical Retardation and Control of Runoff

Mechanically retard and control the rate of runoff from the construction site. Provide diversion ditches, benches, and berms to retard and divert runoff to protected drainage courses.

2.3.3.2 Seeding

Provide seeding where ground is disturbed. Include topsoil or nutriment during the seeding operation necessary to establish or re-establish a suitable stand of grass.

2.4 SOLID AND SANITARY WASTES

Pick up solid wastes, and place in containers which are regularly emptied.

Prevent contamination of the site and other areas when handling and disposing wastes. On completion, leave the areas clean. Control and dispose of wastes.

2.4.1 Disposal of Solid Wastes

Dispose of solid wastes in accordance with the requirements specified.

2.4.1.1 Removal From Government Property

Remove solid wastes from Government property.

2.4.2 Garbage Disposal

Place garbage in approved containers, and move to a pickup point or disposal area, where directed.

2.4.3 Sewage, Odor, and Pest Control

Dispose of sewage through connection to a municipal or district sanitary sewage system, where such a system is not available, use chemical toilets.

Empty wastes into a municipal, district, or station sanitary sewage system.

Provide pest control and elimination of odors. No substances shall be disposed of which will interfere with treatment plant operations in accordance with 40 CFR 403.

2.5 HAZARDOUS WASTES

2.5.1 General

Handle generated hazardous wastes in accordance with 40 CFR 262. Store hazardous waste in approved containers in accordance with 49 CFR 178. Label to identify the type of waste and the date the container was filled. Remove the containers from the project site, and store and dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with 40 CFR 263 and 264. For hazardous wastes spills, verbally notify the Contracting Officer immediately.

2.5.2 Petroleum Products

Conduct the fueling and lubricating of equipment and motor vehicles to protect against spills and evaporation. Dispose of lubricants and excess oils.

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2.6 DUST

Keep dust down at all times, including during nonworking periods. Sprinkle or treat, with dust suppressants, the soil at the site, haul roads, and other areas disturbed by operations. Dry power brooming will not be permitted. Instead, use vacuuming, wet mopping, wet sweeping, or wet power brooming. Air blowing will be permitted only for cleaning nonparticulate debris such as steel reinforcing bars.

2.7 ABRASIVE BLASTING

Provide tarpaulin drop cloths and windscreens to enclose abrasive blasting operations to confine and collect dust, abrasive agent, paint chips, and other debris. Dispose of abrasive blasting debris.

2.8 NOISE

Make the maximum use of low-noise emission products, as certified by the EPA. Blasting or use of explosives will not be permitted without written permission from the Contracting Officer, and then only during the designated times.

2.9 FOOD

Preparation, cooking and dispensing of food products will not be permitted.

2.10 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION

Remove temporary construction facilities including haul roads, work areas, structures, foundations of temporary structures, and stockpiles of excess or waste materials. Grade temporary roads, parking areas, and temporarily used areas to conform with surrounding contours.

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SECTION 02 41 00

DEMOLITION

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)

ANSI A10.6 (1990) Demolition Operations-Safety

Requirements

1.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Do not begin demolition until authorization is received from the Contracting Officer. Remove rubbish and debris from the project site; do not allow accumulations.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL

PROCEDURES:

SD-07 Certificates

Demolition Plan

Submit proposed demolition and removal procedures to the Contracting Officer for approval before work is started.

Demolition plan shall include procedures for coordination with other work in progress, and a disconnection schedule of utility services.

1.4 REGULATORY AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Comply with state and local hauling and disposal regulations. Safety requirements shall conform with ANSI A10.6, "Demolition Operations - Safety Requirements."

1.5 DUST AND DEBRIS CONTROL

Prevent the spread of dust and debris and avoid the creation of a nuisance in the surrounding area. Do not use water if it results in hazardous or objectionable conditions such as, but not limited to, ice, flooding, or pollution. Sweep pavements as often as necessary to control the spread of debris.

1.6 PROTECTION

1.6.1 Traffic Control Signs

Where pedestrian and driver safety is endangered in the area of removal work, use traffic barricades with flashing lights.

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1.6.2 Existing Work

Protect existing work which is to remain in place, be reused, or remain the property of the Owner. Repair items which are to remain and which are damaged during performance of the work to their original condition, or replace with new. Do not overload pavements to remain.

1.6.3 Facilities

Protect electrical and mechanical services and utilities. Where removal of existing utilities is specified or indicated, provide temporary services or connections for electrical and mechanical utilities.

1.7 BURNING

Burning will not be permitted.

Not used.

3.1 EXISTING FACILITIES TO BE REMOVED

3.1.1 Utilities and Related Equipment

If utility lines are encountered that are not shown on drawings, contact the Contracting Officer for further instructions.

3.2 DISPOSITION OF MATERIAL

3.2.1 Title to Materials

Except where specified in other sections, all materials and equipment removed, and not reused, shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from Government property. Title to materials resulting from demolition, and materials and equipment to be removed, is vested in the Contractor upon approval by the Contracting Officer of the Contractor's demolition and removal procedures, and authorization by the Contracting Officer to begin demolition. The Government will not be responsible for the condition or loss of, or damage to, such property after notice to proceed.

Materials and equipment shall not be viewed by prospective purchasers or sold on the site.

3.3 CLEANUP

3.3.1 Debris and Rubbish

Remove and transport debris and rubbish in a manner that will prevent spillage on pavements, streets or adjacent areas.

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SECTION 05 50 13

METAL FABRICATIONS

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the

AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY (AWS)

AWS D1.1/D1.1M (2010; Errata 2011) Structural Welding Code -

Steel

ASTM A36/A36M (2012) Standard Specification for Carbon

Structural Steel

1.2 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND PROTECTION

Protect from corrosion, deformation, and other types of damage. Store items in an enclosed area free from contact with soil and weather. Remove and replace damaged items with new items.

2.1 MATERIALS

2.1.1 Steel Cables

As indicated on drawings.

2.1.2 Cable Clamps

FS FF-C-450, Type 1, Class 2.

2.1.3 Miscellaneous Shapes

ASTM A36/A36M.

3.1 INSTALLATION

Install items at locations indicated, according to manufacturer's instructions. Items listed below require additional procedures.

3.2 ANCHORAGE, FASTENINGS, AND CONNECTIONS

Provide miscellaneous metalwork that is well formed to shape and size, with sharp lines and angles and true curves. Drilling and punching shall produce clean true lines and surfaces. Provide continuous welding along the entire area of contact except where tack welding is permitted. Do not tack weld exposed connections of work in place and ground smooth. Provide a smooth

Section 05 50 13 Page 2 finish on exposed surfaces of work in place and unless otherwise approved, flush exposed riveting. Mill joints where tight fits are required. Corner joints shall be coped or mitered, well formed, and in true alignment.

Accurately set work to established lines and elevations and securely fastened in place. Install in accordance with manufacturer's installation instructions and approved drawings, cuts, and details.

3.3 ANCHORAGE, FASTENINGS, AND CONNECTIONS

Provide anchorage where necessary for fastening miscellaneous metal items securely in place. Include for anchorage not otherwise specified or indicated slotted inserts, expansion shields, and powder-driven fasteners, when approved for concrete; toggle bolts and through bolts for masonry;

machine and carriage bolts for steel; through bolts, lag bolts, and screws for wood. Do not use wood plugs in any material. Provide non-ferrous attachments for non-ferrous metal. Make exposed fastenings of compatible materials, generally matching in color and finish, to which fastenings are applied. Conceal fastenings where practicable.

3.4 WELDING

Perform welding, welding inspection, and corrective welding, in accordance with AWS D1.1/D1.1M. Use continuous welds on all exposed connections.

Grind visible welds smooth in the finished installation.

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SECTION 31 23 00

EXCAVATION AND FILL

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by the

COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS (CID)

CID A-A-1909 Fertilizer

ASTM D1556 (2007) Density and Unit Weight of Soil in

Place by the Sand-Cone Method

ASTM D2487 (2011) Soils for Engineering Purposes

(Unified Soil Classification System)

ASTM D2922 (1996) Density of Soil and Soil-Aggregate in

Place by Nuclear Methods (Shallow Depth)

ASTM D3017 (1996) Water Content of Soil and Rock in

Place by Nuclear Methods (Shallow Depth)

ASTM D698 (2012; E 2014) Laboratory Compaction

Characteristics of Soil Using Standard Effort (12,400 ft-lbf/cu. ft. (600 kN-m/cu. m.))

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.2.1 Cohesive Materials

Materials ASTM D2487 classified as GC, SC, ML, CL, MH, and CH. Materials classified as GM and SM will be identified as cohesive only when the fines have a plasticity index greater than zero.

1.2.2 Cohesionless Materials

Materials ASTM D2487 classified as GW, GP, SW, and SP. Materials classified as GM and SM will be identified as cohesionless only when the fines have a plasticity index of zero.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL

PROCEDURES:

SD-06 Test Reports

Density tests

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1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

Perform in a manner to prevent contamination or segregation of materials.

2.1 SOIL MATERIALS

Free of debris, roots, wood, scrap material, vegetation, refuse, soft unsound particles, and frozen, deleterious, or objectionable materials.

Unless specified otherwise, the maximum particle diameter shall be one-half the lift thickness at the intended location.

2.1.1 Common Fill

Approved, unclassified soil material with the characteristics required to compact to the soil density specified for the intended location.

2.2 CRUSHED STONE

Granular material conforming to the requirements of Mississippi Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, latest edition, paragraph 703.07.

3.1 SURFACE PREPARATION

3.1.1 Differing Site Conditions

The Contractor shall, upon becoming aware of subsurface or latent physical conditions differing from those disclosed by the original soil investigation work, promptly notify the Contracting Officer verbally to permit verification of the conditions, and in writing, as to the nature of the differing conditions. No claim by the Contractor for any conditions differing from those anticipated in the plans and specifications and disclosed by the soil studies will be allowed unless the Contractor has so notified the Contracting Officer, verbally and in wiring, as required above, of such differing conditions.

3.2 PROTECTION

3.2.1 Protection Systems

Provide shoring, bracing, and sheeting as required to protect existing pavements and structures.

3.2.2 Drainage

Provide for the collection and disposal of surface and subsurface water encountered during construction. So that construction operations progress successfully, completely drain construction site during periods of construction to keep soil materials sufficiently dry. Provide temporary ditches, swales, and other drainage features and equipment as required to maintain dry soils. When unsuitable working platforms for equipment operation and unsuitable soil support for subsequent construction features

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3.2.3 Underground Utilities

Existing underground utilities are not shown. The Contractor is solely responsible for the location of all utilities.

3.2.4 Machinery and Equipment

Movement of construction machinery and equipment over pipes and utilities during construction shall be at the Contractor's risk.

3.3 EXCAVATION

Excavate as indicated. Reuse excavated materials. Keep excavations free from water. Excavate soil disturbed or weakened by Contractor's operations, soils softened or made unsuitable for subsequent construction due to exposure to weather. Refill with backfill and fill material and compact to 95 percent of ASTM D698 maximum density. Unless specified otherwise, refill excavations cut below indicated depth with backfill and fill material and compact to 95 percent of ASTM D698 maximum density.

3.4 FILLING AND BACKFILLING

Fill and backfill to contours, elevations, and dimensions indicated. Compact each lift before placing overlaying lift.

3.4.1 Crushed Stone

Construct in accordance with paragraph 3.04.01 of the Mississippi Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, latest edition.

3.5 COMPACTION

Expressed as a percentage of maximum density. Determine in-place density of existing subgrade; if required density exists, no compaction of existing subgrade will be required.

3.5.1 Levees

Compact top 12 inches of subgrades to 95 percent of ASTM D698. Compact fill and backfill materials to 95 percent of ASTM D698.

3.6 FINISH OPERATIONS

3.6.1 Grading

Finish grades as indicated within one-tenth of one foot. Grade areas to drain water away from structures. For existing grades that will remain but which were disturbed by Contractor's operations, grade as directed.

3.6.2 Seed

Scarify existing subgrade. Provide 4 inches of topsoil for newly graded finish earth surfaces and areas disturbed by the Contractor. If there is insufficient on-site topsoil meeting specified requirements for topsoil, Section 31 23 00 Page 4 provide topsoil required in excess of that available. Seed shall match existing vegetation. Provide seed at 5 pounds per 1000 square feet.

Provide CID A-A-1909, Type I, Class 2, 10-10-10 analysis fertilizer at 25 pounds per 1000 square feet. Provide mulch and water to establish an acceptable stand of grass.

3.6.3 Protection of Surfaces

Protect newly graded areas from traffic, erosion, and settlements that may occur. Repair or reestablish damaged grades, elevations, or slopes.

3.7 DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS MATERIAL

Remove from project surplus or other soil material not required or suitable for filling or backfilling, and brush, refuse, stumps, roots, and timber.

3.8 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

3.8.1 Sampling

Take the number and size of samples required to perform the following tests.

3.8.2 Testing

3.8.2.1 Density Tests

Test density in accordance with ASTM D1556, or ASTM D2922 and ASTMD3017.

When ASTM D2922 and ASTM D3017 density tests are used, verify density test results by performing an ASTM D1556 density test at a location already ASTM D2922 and ASTM D3017 tested as specified herein. Perform an ASTM D1556 density test at the start of the job, and for every 10 ASTM D2922 and ASTM D3017 density tests thereafter. Test each lift at randomly selected locations every 2000 square feet of existing grade in fills for structures and concrete slabs, and every 2500 square feet for other fill areas and every 2000 square feet of subgrade in cut.

1.7 BURNING

2.2 CRUSHED STONE