El Yunque Def. Maintence Spec.pdf

A R C H I T E C T S D E S I G N E R S

RMA ARCHITECTS, P.S.C.

P. O. Box 10992 Caparra Heights Station

San Juan , PR 00922-0992 Tel. (787) 749-1960 Fax (787) 749-1905

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

for

PALO COLORADO AND YOCAHU

TOWER RECREAITONAL SITES

DEFERRED MAINTENANCE

ARRA CIM-0816-50F

Project No. 2913

USDA FOREST SERVICE

EL YUNQUE NATIONAL FOREST

RIO GRANDE, PUERTO RICO

DEVELOPED RECREATIONAL SITES DEFERRED MAINTENANCE

EL YUNQUE NATIONAL FOREST, RIO GRANDE PUERTO RICO

ARRA PROJECT: CIM-0816-50F

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Number SECTION TITLE

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01100 SUMMARY

01140 WORK RESTRICTIONS

01310 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

01320 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

01330 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01420 REFERENCES

01500 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

01595 SAFETY AND HEALTH

01600 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

01770 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

DIVISION 2 – SITE CONSTRUCTION

02410 DEMOLITION

02751 CEMENT CONCRETE PAVEMENT

02752 TRAIL WORKS

DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE

03300 CAST IN PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 4 - MASONRY

NOT USED

DIVISION 5 - METALS

DIVISION 6 – WOOD AND PLASTICS

DIVISION 7 – THERMAL AND MOSITURE PROTECTION

DEVELOPED RECREATIONAL SITES DEFERRED MAINTENANCE

EL YUNQUE NATIONAL FOREST, RIO GRANDE PUERTO RICO

ARRA PROJECT: CIM-0816-50F

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07411 METAL ROOF PANELS

DIVISION 8 – DOORS AND WINDOWS

DIVISION 9 - FINISHES

09300 TILING

09900 PAINTING

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

10211 PLASTIC TOILET COMPARTMENT

DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS

DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING SYSTEMS

DIVISION 15 - MECHANICAL

DIVISION 16 - ELECTRICAL

END OF SECTIONS

SUMMARY 01100 - 1

SECTION 01100 - SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

A. Project Name and Location: Palo Colorado and Yocahu Tower Recreational Site, El Yunque

National Forest, Rio Grande Puerto Rico

B. Project Summary Description: The project includes but is not limited to the following Work:

1. Palo Colorado Recreational Site-Picnic Area:

a. Site improvements that include replacement of trails, new historical finish and new grading.

2. Yocahu Tower recreational site:

a. Restroom upgrades.

b. Bus Shelter repair.

C. The project was designed

1. Palo Colorado Recreational Site: RMA Architects, PSC

2. Yocahu Tower Recreational Site: Arch Maurice Hoelting, US Forest Service

D. Architect: The term Architect refers to the project designer. The Architect’s status relative to the construction will be delineated in writing by the Contracting Officer prior to the pre-construction conference.

E. Construction Manager: The Construction Manager's status relative to the construction will be delineated in writing by the Contracting Officer prior to the pre-construction conference. The

Construction Manager is: Arch Maurice Hoelting

F. The Contracting Officer for the project is: Arch Maurice Hoelting

1.2 WORK SEQUENCE

A. Phase 1: All work shall be substantially complete and ready for occupancy as per contract.

1.3 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

A. Work in the extension of existing conditions shall correspond in all respects with the existing conditions to which it connects, or to similar existing conditions, in materials, workmanship and finish.

B. Alterations to Existing Conditions: Existing conditions shall be cut, drilled, removed, temporarily removed, or removed and replaced, as necessary for performance of Work under the Contract. Construction trash and debris shall be cleaned up daily. Trash containing food should be removed from site daily.

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1. Replacements and removals shall match similar existing conditions.

2. Unless otherwise indicated, existing structural members shall not be cut or altered without authorization by the Contracting Officer.

3. Conditions remaining in place, which are damaged or defaced during the Work, shall be restored to the condition existing at time of award of Contract.

4. Discolored or unfinished surfaces exposed by removal of existing conditions, that are indicated to be final exposed surfaces, shall be refinished or replaced as necessary to produce uniform and harmonious contiguous surfaces.

C. Existing structures will remain in place.

D. Existing utility services with related meters and equipment will remain in place.

E. Removed items indicated to remain the property of the Government shall be stored on site where directed by the Contracting Officer.

F. Removed items indicated on drawings with recyclable properties shall be recycled by the contractor at no cost to the owner.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

END OF SECTION 01100

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SECTION 01140 - WORK RESTRICTIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including Federal Acquisition Regulations and

Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

A. The Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's Representative will conduct a pre-construction survey with the Contractor to review and document the existing conditions surrounding the project premises prior to the beginning of any construction activity.

B. During the construction period, the Contractor shall have full use of the premises for construction operations, including full use of the site, limited only by the Government's right to perform work or retain other contractors to perform work on portions of the project.

C. The Contractor shall limit use of the premises to the work in areas indicated, to allow for

Government occupancy and public use.

1. Confine operations at the site to areas indicated. Do not disturb portions of the site beyond the areas in which Work is indicated.

2. Keep driveways and entrances serving the premises clear and available at all times to the

Government, Government employees and visitors. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

3. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of material and equipment on site.

4. Maintain existing building in a safe and weathertight condition throughout the construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations. Take precautions to protect the building, its occupants and the public during the construction period.

5. Keep public areas, such as hallways, stairs, lobbies and toilet rooms, free from accumulation of waste material, rubbish, construction debris and construction materials.

6. Space on the premises will be made available for the Contractor's as staging area.

Contractor will be responsible for the construction trailer to store equipment and for related activities. These operations shall not interfere with operations of the Government.

Arrange and gain approval for use of this staging area through the Contracting Officer.

7. Existing materials and equipment that are removed as part of the construction operations, and that are not reused or designated to be salvaged as Government or other's property, shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the site. Storage or sale of excess salvageable materials and equipment is not permitted on site.

8. Pollution producing equipment shall not be located near air intakes where airborne smoke or fumes could be drawn into the building.

9. Parking spaces will be made available on site during working hours of the building occupants.

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1.3 WORKING HOURS

A. Contractor's General Working Hours: The Contractor working hours shall be generally established to occur during Government Occupied Hours.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

END OF SECTION 01140

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SECTION 01310 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section includes certain administrative provisions for managing and coordinating construction operations, including but not limited to the following:

1. General project coordination.

2. Coordination drawings.

3. Conservation.

4. Administrative and supervisory personnel.

5. Conferences and meetings.

6. Utility service interruptions.

7. Cleaning and protection.

1.2 GENERAL PROJECT COORDINATION

A. Coordination of Trades: Coordinate construction operations included in the various sections of the Specifications to provide an efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work.

Coordinate construction operations included under different sections of the Specifications that depend on each other for proper installation, connection or operation.

1. Schedule construction operations in the sequence required to obtain the best results where the installation of one part of the Work depends on installation of other components before or after that part.

2. Coordinate installation of different components to provide maximum accessibility for required maintenance, service, testing and repair.

3. Accommodate items scheduled for later installation.

B. Notification: Where necessary, prepare and distribute memoranda to each party involved, outlining special procedures required for coordination. When applicable, include notices, reports and meeting minutes as part of the memoranda.

C. Administrative Procedures: Coordinate scheduling and timing of administrative procedures with other construction activities to avoid conflicts and promote orderly progress of the Work.

Administrative procedures include but are not limited to the following:

1. Preparation of schedules.

2. Installation and removal of temporary facilities.

3. Delivery and processing of submittals.

4. Progress meetings.

5. Project closeout activities.

1.3 CONSERVATION

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A. Consider conservation of energy, water and materials in the conduct of construction operation.

Salvage materials and equipment involved in the performance of, but not incorporated into, the

Work.

B. Waste Management Plan:

1. Identification of recyclable materials.

2. Identification of available local recycling firms and agencies to receive recyclable materials.

3. Designation of one or more locations on the project site for collection, sorting and temporary storage of recyclable materials.

C. Implementation of the Waste Management Plan:

1. Contractor shall lay out and define specific areas to facilitate separation of materials for recycling, and shall maintain collection bins clearly marked to avoid contamination of the recyclable materials.

Change

1.4 ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL

A. In addition to the Project superintendent, the Contractor shall provide other administrative and supervisory personnel as required for proper performance of the Work.

B. Project Coordinator: Provide a full-time project coordinator, experienced in the administration and supervision of site improvements and building construction.. The project coordinator shall be authorized to act as the coordinator of construction activities, including but not limited to the following:

1. Scheduling and sequencing of Work.

2. Sharing access to work spaces.

3. Installations.

4. Protection of work.

5. Cutting and patching.

6. Selections for compatibility.

7. Preparation of coordination of drawings.

8. Inspection and tests.

9. Temporary services and facilities.

C. Safety and Health Officer: Provide a safety and health officer whose duties shall consist of developing and implementing safety and health programs

1.5 CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS

A. Preconstruction Conference: The Contracting Officer shall schedule a preconstruction conference before starting construction at a time and place convenient to the Contractor. Conference shall review responsibilities and personnel assignments.

1. Attendees: Participants at the conference shall be familiar with the project, shall be authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work, and shall minimally include

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representatives of the following parties or as determined by the FS Construction

Manager:

a. Contracting Officer.

b. Construction Manager

c. Architect.

d. Major design consultants.

e. Contractor.

f. Major subcontractors.

g. Major suppliers.

h. Other concerned parties.

2. Agenda: Subjects for discussion shall include items of significance that could effect progress, including but not limited to the following:

a. Tentative construction schedule.

b. Critical work sequencing.

c. Designation of responsible personnel.

d. Procedures for processing field decisions and Change Orders.

e. Procedures for processing Applications for Payment.

f. Distribution of Contract Documents.

g. Submittal of Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples.

h. Preparation of Record Documents.

i. Use of the premises.

j. Parking availability.

k. Office, work, and storage areas.

l. Equipment deliveries and priorities.

m. Safety procedures.

n. First aid.

o. Security.

p. Housekeeping and progress cleaning.

q. Working hours.

3. Reporting: No later than 3 calendar days after the conference, the Contractor shall distribute minutes of the conference to each party present and to other concerned parties, including the Contracting Officer.

B. Progress Meetings: The Contracting Officer's Representative shall conduct progress meetings at the Project Site at regular intervals. Dates of meetings shall be coordinated with preparation of the payment request.

1. Attendees: In addition to the Contractor's and Contracting Officer's representatives, each subcontractor, supplier, or other entity concerned with current progress or involved in planning, coordination, or performance of future activities shall be represented. All participants at the conference shall be familiar with the Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

2. Agenda: Review and correct or approve minutes of the previous progress meeting.

Review other items of significance that could affect progress. Include topics for discussion as appropriate to the status of the Project.

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a. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Review progress since the last meeting.

Determine where each activity is in relation to the Contractor's Construction

Schedule, whether on time or ahead or behind schedule. Determine how construction behind schedule will be expedited; secure commitments from parties involved to do so. Discuss whether schedule revisions are required to insure that current and subsequent activities will be completed within the Contract Time.

b. Review the present and future needs of each entity present, including but not limited to the following:

1) Interface requirements.

2) Time.

3) Sequences of operations.

4) Status of submittals.

5) Deliveries.

6) Off-site fabrication.

7) Access.

8) Site utilization.

9) Temporary facilities and controls.

10) Hours of work.

11) Hazards and risks.

12) Housekeeping and progress cleaning.

13) Quality and work standards.

14) Change Orders.

15) Documentation of information for payment requests.

16) Updating of Record Documents.

3. Reporting: After each meeting, the Contractor shall distribute minutes of the meeting to each party present and to other concerned parties, including the Contracting Officer.

Include a brief summary, in narrative form, of progress since the previous meeting and report.

4. Schedule Updating: The Contractor shall revise the Contractor's Construction Schedule after each progress meeting where revisions to the schedule have been made or recognized. The revised schedule shall be issued concurrently with the report of each meeting.

C. Coordination Meetings: The Contractor shall conduct project coordination meetings at regular intervals, to verify detailed coordination procedures for the upcoming construction operations in order to avoid potential problems and misunderstandings.

1. Frequency of Meetings: Weekly.

2. Attendees: In addition to the Contractor's and Contracting Officer's representatives, each subcontractor, supplier or other entity involved in coordination or planning construction activities shall be represented. All participants shall be authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

3. Agenda: Review the plans and requirements of each entity present, including but not limited to the subjects listed for Progress Meetings.

4. Reporting: No later than 3 calendar days after each meeting, the Contractor shall distribute minutes of meeting to each party present and to other concerned parties, including the Contracting Officer.

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1.6 UTILITY SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS

A. Utility Service Interruption Plan must be submitted only if interruption may affect other facilities in operations. Contractor shall submit a utility service interruption plan for the project. Plan shall include dates and times of each scheduled interruption, with estimated period of outage, list of existing equipment that will be affected by the interruption, proposed sequence of equipment shut-down and start-up, and responsible personnel.

1. Keep interruptions and periods of interruption to a minimum.

2. Coordinate interruptions sufficiently in advance and inform affected parties

3. Schedule interruptions during times when the facility is mostly unoccupied.

4. Plan must be approved in writing by the FS Construction manager and the Contracting

Officer or the Contracting Officer's representative.

1.7 SUBMITTALS

A. Coordination Drawings: Comply with the shop drawing requirements specified in Division 1

Section "Submittal Procedures."

B. Energy Conservation: Within 15 calendar days after commencement of construction, submit the energy conservation plan, followed by monthly implementation reports.

C. Waste Management: Within 15 calendar days after commencement of construction, submit the waste management plan, followed by monthly implementation reports.

D. Staff Names: Within 15 calendar days after commencement of construction, submit a list of principal staff assignments, including the superintendent and other primary personnel at the

Project site. Identify individuals by name, duties and responsibilities, home address, and business and home telephone numbers.

1. Post copies of this list in the project meeting room, temporary field office and at each temporary telephone location.

E. Conference and Meeting Minutes: Within times specified for reporting, distribute minutes to concerned parties.

F. Utility Service Interruptions: No later than 15 calendar days prior to the first planned interruption, submit the utility service interruption plan, followed by confirmed scheduled shut-down notices at least 3 calendar days prior to each interruption.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL COORDINATION PROVISIONS

A. Inspection of Conditions: Prior to installations, require the installer of each major component to inspect both the substrate and conditions under which work is to be performed.

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1. Do not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected in an acceptable manner.

2. Coordinate temporary enclosures with required inspections and tests to minimize the necessity of uncovering completed construction for that purpose.

B. Construction in Progress: Keep construction in progress, and adjoining materials in place, clean during handling and installation. Apply protective coverings where required for protection from damage or deterioration.

C. Completed Construction: Clean completed construction, and provide maintenance, as frequently as necessary to prevent damage or soiling or other deterioration through the remainder of the construction period. Adjust and lubricate operable components as necessary to assure operability without damage.

D. Limiting Exposures: Supervise construction operations to prevent exposure of any part of construction, completed or in progress, to harmful, dangerous, damaging or otherwise deleterious conditions during the construction period. Such conditions include but are not limited to the following:

1. Excessive static or dynamic loading.

2. Excessive internal or external pressures.

3. Excessively high or low temperatures.

4. Thermal shock.

5. Excessively high or low humidity.

6. Pollution and air contamination.

7. Water .

8. Chemicals and solvents.

9. Light.

10. Radiation.

11. Puncture.

12. Abrasion.

13. Heavy traffic.

14. Soiling, staining, and corrosion.

15. Bacteria.

16. Rodent and inset infestation.

17. Combustion.

18. Electrical current.

19. High-speed operation.

20. Improper lubrication.

21. Unusual wear or other misuse.

22. Contact between incompatible materials.

23. Destructive testing.

24. Misalignment.

25. Excessive weathering.

26. Unprotected storage.

27. Improper shipping or handling.

28. Theft or vandalism.

END OF SECTION 01310

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SECTION 01320 - CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section includes certain schedules and reports required for documenting the progress of construction during performance of the Work.

B. Requirements for construction progress scheduling are included in this Section.

C. Coordinate the timing for preparation and processing of schedules and reports with the performance of other construction activities, and maintain a consistent and logical correlation between updated schedules and reports.

1.2 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULING

A. Preliminary Construction Schedule: Prepare a preliminary horizontal bar-chart-type construction schedule for the project. Submit the Preliminary Construction Schedule to the

Contracting Officer within 7 calendar days after the date established for commencement of the

Contract, unless otherwise required by the Construction Contract Clauses.

1. Provide a separate time bar for each significant construction activity. Coordinate each element on the schedule with other construction activities. Schedule each construction activity in proper sequence.

2. Schedule shall be time-scaled in not more than weekly increments, with the dates of the first day of each week indicated.

3. Completion of the Work shall be indicated in advance of the date established for completion of the Contract.

4. With the submission of the Preliminary Construction Schedule, include a tabulation by date of submittals required during the first 90 calendar days of construction, or show the submittals on the schedule. Include the submittals required to maintain orderly progress of the Work and those required early because of long lead-time for manufacture or fabrication.

B. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Prepare and periodically update a comprehensive, fully developed, horizontal bar-chart-type construction schedule. Base the Contractor's Construction

Schedule on the preliminary construction schedule and whatever updating and feedback received since the start of construction.

1. Submit the initial Contractor's Construction Schedule within 60 calendar days after the date established for commencement of the Contact.

2. Within each construction activity's time bar, indicate estimated completion percentages in not more than 10 percent increments and, as work progresses, place marks in the bars to indicate actual completion percentages.

3. Individual Work Stages: Show significant stages for each category or unit of work, including where applicable, but not necessarily limited to, submittals, purchases, CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION 01320 - 2 mockups, fabrication, sample testing, deliveries, installation, testing, adjusting, curing, start-up and placement into final use and operation.

4. Area Separations: Arrange the schedule to separately show each major category or unit of work for each major area of construction. Indicate where each major category or unit of work must be sequenced or integrated with other work as necessary for structural completion, permanent space enclosure, and completion of mechanical and electrical work or completion of some other recognized stage of completion for overall work in that area. A major area is defined as a story of construction, a separate building or similar separation.

5. Updating: Provide an updated schedule in conjunction with each project meeting specified in Division 1 Section "Project Management and Coordination." In addition, revise the schedule after each event or activity that causes a significant change in the planned progress of the Work. Highlight or otherwise emphasis revisions for ease of identification.

1.3 SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE

A. The submittal schedule shall list all submittals required by the specifications, listed in order by the specification section in which they are required. Coordinate the Submittal Schedule with the Contractor's Construction Schedule and other related documents. The Submittal Schedule shall include the following information:

1. Submittal Number.

2. Submittal Description.

3. Related specification section and paragraph numbers.

4. Category of Submittal (Sample, Shop Drawing, Certified Test Report, etc.)

5. Name of Subcontractor, if applicable.

6. Description of the part of the Work covered by the submittal.

7. Corresponding activity or event number on the Contractor's Construction Schedule, if applicable.

8. Scheduled date for first submittal (planned and actual dates).

9. Schedule dates for resubmittal of disapproved submittals (planned and actual dates).

10. Type of action by Contracting Officer's Representative (approved; approved as noted; not approved, revise and resubmit).

11. Date of action by Contracting Officer's Representative (planned and actual dates).

B. Schedule a resubmittal for each submittal. Except where specified otherwise in the contract documents, provide not less than 14 calendar days for the review of each submittal and resubmittal.

C. Distribution: Initially submit 3 copies of the Submittal Schedule to the Contracting Officer for review. After the Contracting Officer's response, print and distribute revised copies to the

Contracting Officer and entities designated by the Contracting Officer, and to subcontractors and other parties required to comply with upcoming submittal dates.

1. Post copies in the project meeting room and temporary field office.

2. When the submittal schedule is updated, repeat distribution and posting.

D. Updating: The Submittal Schedule shall be kept up-to-date by the Contractor. A current updated copy of the Submittal Schedule shall be submitted with each Contractor payment

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request, and at other times as requested by the Contracting Officer, until all submittals are approved. Failure to provide the requested information, or delay in submitting required submittals may result in the payment request being returned to the Contractor until the required schedule or submittals are received.

1.4 REPORTS

A. Daily Construction Reports: Prepare a daily construction report recording the following information concerning events at the site. Submit duplicate copies to the Contracting Officer or

Contracting Officer's representative at weekly intervals.

1. List of subcontractors at the site.

2. List of separate contractors at the site.

3. Count of personnel at the site.

4. General weather conditions.

5. Accidents.

6. Meetings and significant decisions.

7. Unusual events.

8. Stoppages, delays, shortages, and losses.

9. Emergency procedures.

10. Orders and requests of governing authorities.

11. Change Orders received or implemented.

12. Services connected or disconnected.

13. Partial completions or occupancies.

14. Summary of all work performed.

B. Unusual Event Reports: When an event of an unusual and significant nature occurs at the site, prepare a detailed report. List the chain of events, persons participating, response by the

Contractor's personnel, evaluation of the results or effects, and similar pertinent information.

Submit a copy to the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's representative immediately.

Advise the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's representative in advance when such events are known or predictable.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not applicable)

END OF SECTION 01320

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SECTION 01330 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes certain administrative and procedural requirements for shop drawings, coordination drawings, schedules, samples and certain other quality assurance submittals.

B. This section does not include requirements for the following submittals:

1. Warranties specified in Division 1 Section "Product Requirements."

2. Closeout submittals specified in Division 1 Section "Closeout Procedures."

3. Record documents specified in Division 1 Section "Project Record Documents."

4. Reports, schedules and other submittals specified in Division 1 Section "Construction

Progress Documentation".

C. For clarity purposes, shop drawings, and schedules are further categorized as follows:

1. Shop drawings include drawings and schedules specifically prepared for the project, except for coordination drawings.

2. Product data includes manufacturer's standard catalogs, pamphlets and other printed materials, and includes but is not limited to the following:

a. Product specifications.

b. Installation instructions.

c. Color charts.

d. Catalog cuts.

e. Rough-in diagrams and templates.

f. Performance curves.

g. Operational range diagrams.

h. Mill reports.

D. Samples may include samples of such scale to allow delivery for review, as well as field samples or mock-ups of full-size physical examples erected on-site or elsewhere, o establish a true-scale standard by which the corresponding work will be judged or a standard for compliance testing.

1.2 GENERAL SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities and with the Submittal Schedule specified in Division 1 Section

"Construction Progress Documentation". Submittals shall be transmitted to the Contracting

Officer's designated representative within 30 calendar days after receipt of notice to proceed, unless the approved Submittal Schedule specifically provides for a later submission. Transmit each submittal sufficiently in advance of the scheduled performance of related construction activities to avoid delaying the Work, allowing for the review times specified for submittals in

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Division 1 Section "Construction Progress Documentation" and elsewhere in the Contract documents.

1. Coordinate each submittal with other submittals and related activities that require sequential scheduling, to allow for testing, purchase, fabrication and product delivery in a timely manner.

2. Schedule transmittal of different categories of submittals for the same element of Work and for different elements of related parts of the Work at the same time.

3. Allow sufficient time for submittal review, corrections following the initial review and resubmittal review before activities scheduled after the submittal approval.

4. Any resubmission required after Government review shall be made within 10 calendar days after return of the submittal, unless specifically authorized otherwise by the

Contracting Officer.

5. Submittals which are determined to be incomplete or otherwise substandard will be returned to the Contractor with no further review. Delays due to incomplete or rejected submittals will not be excused.

6. Construction will not be allowed to proceed if submittals are not received in a timely manner. Failure by the Contractor to provide the required submittals in a timely manner will not result in an extension to the Contractor's Construction Schedule.

7. Failure by the Contractor to provide the required submittals in a timely manner may result in progress payment requests being returned to the Contractor until submittals are up-to-date.

B. Submittal Preparation: Identify and prepare drawings and samples as specified in the

Construction Contract Clauses. Minimally include the following on a permanent label for other submittals:

1. Project name and number.

2. Date.

3. Name, address and telephone number of firm or entity that prepared the submittal.

4. Name and address of the Contractor.

5. Name of the manufacturer.

6. Number and title of appropriate specification section.

7. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

8. Space to record Contractor's review and approval markings, and for Contracting Officer's or Contraction Officer's Representative's action; approximately 5 by 5 inches (250 by 250 mm).

C. Submittal Transmittal: Package each submittal for transmission and handling. Transmit each submittal from the Contractor to the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's representative by use of a transmittal form. Minimally include the following information on the transmittal form.

1. Project name and number.

2. Date.

3. Destination (To:).

4. Source (From:).

5. Names of subcontractor, manufacturer and supplier, as applicable.

6. Category of submittal.

7. Description of submittal

8. Number and title of appropriate specification section.

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9. Submittal number, including means to separately identify initial submittal and each resubmittal.

10. Certification by Contractor stating that submittal complies with the Contract Documents, or statement of deviations from the requirements of the Contract Documents including minor variations and limitations. Deviations may be listed on an attached sheet referenced on the transmittal form.

11. Signature of transmitter.

1.3 SHOP DRAWINGS

A. Submit originally prepared information, drawn accurately to scale. Do not reproduce Contract

Documents or copy standard printed materials as the basis for Shop Drawings and Coordination

Drawings.

B. Minimally include the following information on Shop Drawings:

1. Dimensions.

2. Identification of products and materials.

3. Compliance with specified standards.

4. Notation of coordination requirements.

5. Notation of dimensions established by field measurements, if any.

6. Highlighted or encircled deviations from the Contract Documents, if any.

C. Sheet size: Except for templates, patterns and similar full-size drawings, submit Shop Drawings and Coordination Drawings on sheets of at least 8-1/2 by 11 inches (215 by 280 mm) but no larger than 30 by 40 inches (750 by 1000 mm).

D. Submittals: Unless otherwise indicated, submit Two black-line prints of each drawing submittal. One prints will be marked with action taken and returned.

E. Distribution: When submittal is approved, Contractor shall prepare final color copies from the approved print, for the following purposes.

1. One print shall be marked and retained as a "Record Document."

2. Unless otherwise requested, two prints shall be provided to the Contracting Officer.

3. Additional prints shall be provided to the entities involved in the effected construction.

1.4 PRODUCT DATA

A. Collect Product Data into a single submittal for each system or element of construction. Mark each copy to show specific product choices and options applicable to the project. Product Data shall include the following information, where applicable:

1. Manufacturer's printed recommendations.

2. Compliance with recognized trade association standards.

3. Compliance with recognized testing standards.

4. Applicability of testing agency labels and seals.

5. Notation of dimensions verified for fit by field measurements.

6. Notation of coordination requirements.

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B. Preliminary Submittal: Prior to submittal of complete Product Data, submit a preliminary single copy of that part of Product Data when selection of options is required, such as for color charts.

Preliminary submittal will be returned, with selection noted, for the Contractor's use in subsequent submittals.

C. Submittals: Unless otherwise indicated, submit not less than 4 copies of each Product Data submittal. Two copies will be retained, and the remaining copies will be marked with action taken and returned.

D. Distribution: When submittal is approved, Contractor shall distribute approved copies for the following purposes:

1. One copy shall be marked and retained as a "Record Document."

2. Additional copies shall be provided to the manufacturers, subcontractors, suppliers, installers, governing authorities and others as required for performance of the applicable construction activities.

1.5 SAMPLES

A. Trails finishes: Construction manager will physically identify on site the existing trail finish to be replicated by contractor. Contractor shall prepare full mock up, full-size, fully fabricated, cured and finished in the manner specified. Samples shall be physically identical to material or product proposed for use.

B. Submittals: Unless otherwise indicated and except for field samples or mock-ups of full-size physical examples erected on-site or elsewhere, submit not less than 3 sets of each sample submittal. One copy will be marked with action taken and returned. Comply with requirements in the individual specification section for field samples and mockups.

C. Distribution: Except for field samples or mockups, when submittal is approved, Contractor shall distribute approved copies for the following purposes:

1. One copy shall be marked and retained as a "Record Document" at the Project Site, and shall be available for comparison throughout the course of construction activity.

2. Additional copies shall be provided to manufacturers, subcontractors, suppliers, installers, governing authorities and others as required for performance of the applicable construction activities.

1.6 OTHER QUALITY ASSURANCE SUBMITTALS

A. Submit other quality assurance submittals in compliance with requirements in the individual specification sections.

B. Roof installation certifications: Submit notarized certifications from the party certifying compliance with installation and material requirements. Certifications shall be signed by an officer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of the company certifying compliance.

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1.7 REVIEW ACTION ON SUBMITTALS

A. Except for submittals for the record or for information or for another purpose where no action and return is required, the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's authorized representative will review submittals and mark returned copies to indicate action taken.

B. Compliance with specified characteristics is the Contractor's responsibility, and is not part of the

Contracting Officer's review and indication of action taken. No matter what review action is taken, final acceptance will depend on full compliance with the Contract Documents.

C. Submittals that do not contain an appropriate marking of approval by the Contracting Officer or

Contracting Officer's representative shall not be used for construction.

D. Action Stamp: Each submittal will be stamped with a uniform action stamp. The stamp shall be marked to indicate one of the following actions taken:

1. Final Unrestricted Release: Where marked "Approved", the work covered by the submittal may proceed, provided it complies with the requirements of the Contract

Documents.

2. Final But Restricted Release: Where marked "Approved As Noted", the work covered by the submittal may proceed, provided it complies with the notations or corrections on the submittal and with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

3. Return for Resubmittal: Where marked "Not Approved, Revise and Resubmit", do not proceed with the work covered by the submittal, including purchasing, fabrication, delivery or any other activity. Revise or prepare a new submittal according to the notations on the submittal or on the return transmittal. Resubmit without delay, repeating as necessary to obtain a final release action mark.

4. No Action: Where a submittal is for the record or for information or for another purpose not requiring review action, the submittal may not be returned or may be returned and marked "Action Not Required."

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

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SECTION 01420 - REFERENCES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DEFINITIONS

A. General Explanation: Specification language often includes terms that are defined elsewhere in the Contract Documents, including the Construction Contract Clauses. Certain terms are defined in this section. These definitions or explanations are not necessarily complete or exclusive, but are general for the Work and may be explained more explicitly in other Sections.

B. "General Conditions" refer collectively to the Construction Contract Clauses, Labor Standards and the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Decision bound into the specifications.

C. "Special Conditions" refer collectively to Section 00800 "Supplementary Conditions" and any other sections with numbers starting with 00 bound into the specifications.

D. "Indicated" refers to graphic representations, notes or schedules on the Drawings, or to requirements elsewhere in the Specifications or other Contract Documents. Terms such as

"shown", "noted", "scheduled" and "specified" have the same meaning as "indicated" and are used to further help locate the reference, but no limitation on location is intended except as specifically stated.

E. Where "directed", "authorized", "selected", "approved", or a similar term is used in conjunction with the Contractor's submittals, applications, requests and other activities, and the specifications state that an individual other than the Contracting Officer, such as the Architect or Construction Engineer, shall provide this action, it is understood that only the Contracting

Officer has this authority unless the individual stated is so authorized in writing by the

Contracting Officer.

1. When the individual is so authorized by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor may still appeal the action to the Contracting Officer.

2. The Contracting Officer's decision will be final.

3. In no case shall the Contracting Officer's action be interpreted as releasing the Contractor from responsibility to fulfill the requirements of the Contract Documents.

F. "Regulations" include laws, ordinances, statutes and lawful orders issued by authorities having jurisdiction, as well as rules, conventions and agreements within the construction industry that control performance of the Work.

G. "Project site" refers to the space available to the Contractor for performance of the Work, either exclusively or in conjunction with others performing other work.

H. "Furnish" means to supply and deliver to the Project site, ready for unloading, unpacking, assembling, installation and similar operations.

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I. "Install" describes operations at the Project site, including unloading, temporary storage, unpacking, assembling, erecting, placing, anchoring, applying, working to dimension, finishing, curing, protecting, cleaning and similar operations.

J. "Provide" means to furnish and install, complete in place and ready for full use.

K. "Cutting" refers to removal of material by cutting, sawing, drilling, breaking, chipping, grinding, excavating and similar operations.

L. "Patching" refers to restoration of a surface to its original completed condition by filling, repairing, refinishing, closing and similar operations.

M. "Installer" is the Contractor or another entity engaged by the Contractor, either directly or indirectly through subcontracting, to perform a particular construction operation at the Project site, including installation, erection, application and similar operations. Installers shall be skilled in the operations they perform. Where indicated, installers shall also be Specialists as defined in the Construction Contract Clauses.

N. "Owner" refers to the Government.

O. "Government" refers to the Forest Service (FS).

P. "Construction Manager" is the individual or entity, under Contract to the Government, responsible for performing the day-to-day coordination and administration of the construction

Contract, including performing field inspections, recommending approval or rejection of material and workmanship, monitoring labor and safety provisions, maintaining inspection logs and records of defects, and similar activities.

Q. "Notice to Proceed" is the Contracting Officer's notification by letter to the Contractor to proceed with the Contract, activating the time period for construction and establishing the completion date.

1.2 DRAWING SYMBOLS

A. Except as otherwise indicated, symbols used on the Drawings are those symbols recognized in the construction industry for these purposes. Refer uncertainties as to meaning of symbols to the

Contracting Officer for clarification before proceeding.

1.3 INDUSTRY STANDARDS

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

B. Conflicting Requirements. Where compliance with two or more standards is specified and the standards establish different or conflicting requirements for minimum quantity or quality, comply with the most stringent requirement. Immediately refer uncertainties, and requirements

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that are different but apparently equal, to the Contracting Officer in writing for a decision before proceeding.

C. Minimum Quantity and Quality: The quantity or quality indicated shall be the minimum provided. The actual installation may comply exactly with the minimum quantity or quality indicated, or it may exceed the minimum levels within reasonable limits.

1. Indicated numeric values are minimum or maximum as appropriate for the context of the requirements.

2. Refer uncertainties to the Contracting Officer for a decision before proceeding.

D. Abbreviations: Names and titles of standards are frequently abbreviated. Abbreviations and acronyms used in the Specifications and other Contract Documents mean the recognized name of a trade association, standards-producing organization, authority having jurisdiction or other entity applicable to the context of the particular provision. Except as otherwise indicated, refer to the current editions of the following publications for abbreviations:

1. "Encyclopedia of Associations: National Organizations of the U.S.", published by Gale

Research.

2. "National Trade and Professional Associations of the United States", published by

Columbia Books.

3. "Means Illustrated Construction Dictionary - New Unabridged Edition" published by R.S.

Means Company, Inc.

E. Abbreviations: Names and titles of standards are frequently abbreviated. Abbreviations and acronyms used in the Specifications and other Contract Documents mean the associated names.

The following names are subject to change and are believed, but are not assured, to be accurate and up-to-date as of the date of the Contract Documents.

1. AA - Aluminum Association

2. AABC - Associated Air Balance Council

3. AAMA - American Architectural Manufacturers Association

4. AAN - American Association of Nurserymen (See ANLA)

5. AASHTO - American Association of State Highway and Transportation

6. AATCC - American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists

7. ABMA - American Bearing Manufacturers Association

8. ABMA - American Boiler Manufacturers Association

9. ACI - American Concrete Institute

10. ACIL - American Council of Independent Laboratories -

11. The Association of Independent Scientific, Engineering, and Testing Firms

12. ACPA - American Concrete Pipe Association

13. ADC - Air Diffusion Council

14. AEIC - Association of Edison Illuminating Companies

15. AFBMA - Anti-Friction Bearing Manufacturers Association (See ABMA)

16. AFPA - American Forest and Paper Association

17. AGA - American Gas Association

18. AHA - American Hardboard Association

19. AI - Asphalt Institute

20. AIA - The American Institute of Architects

21. AIA - American Insurance Association

22. AIHA - American Industrial Hygiene Association

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23. AISC - American Institute of Steel Construction

24. AISI - American Iron and Steel Institute

25. AITC - American Institute of Timber Construction

26. ALA - American Laminators Association (See LMA)

27. ALCA - Associated Landscape Contractors of America

28. ALI - Associated Laboratories, Inc.

29. ALSC - American Lumber Standards Committee

30. AMCA - Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc.

31. ANLA - American Nursery and Landscape Association

32. ANSI - American National Standards Institute

33. AOAC - Association of Official Analytical Chemists International

34. AOSA - Association of Official Seed Analysts

35. APA - American Plywood Association (see EWA)

36. APA - Architectural Precast Association

37. API - American Petroleum Institute

38. ARI - Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute

39. ARMA - Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association

40. ASA - Acoustical Society of America

41. ASC - Adhesive and Sealant Council

42. ASCA - Architectural Spray Coaters Association

43. ASCE - American Society of Civil Engineers

44. ASHES - American Society for Healthcare Environmental Services - Division of the

American Hospital Association

45. ASHRAE - American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers.

46. ASLA - American Society of Landscape Architects

47. ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers

48. ASPA - American Sod Producers Association (See TPI)

49. ASPE - American Society of Plumbing Engineers

50. ASQ - American Society for Quality

51. ASSE - American Society of Sanitary Engineering

52. ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials

53. ATIS - Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions

54. AWCI - Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industries International

55. AWCMA - American Window Covering Manufacturers Association (See WCMA)

56. AWI - Architectural Woodwork Institute

57. AWPA - American Wood-Preservers' Association

58. AWS - American Welding Society

59. AWWA - American Water Works Association

60. BAC - Brick Association of the Carolinas

61. BHMA - Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association

62. BIA - Brick Industry Association

63. BIFMA - The Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer's Association

International

64. CABO - Council of American Building Officials

65. CAGI - Compressed Air and Gas Institute

66. CAUS - Color Association of the United States

67. CBHF - State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Home

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