Scope of Work.pdf

GREY TOWERS NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

BLACK LOCUST ALLEE RESTORATION PROJECT

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

USDA- Forest Service R9 Technical Services Team- TST

February 5, 2010

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01110 Summary of Work

01270 Definition of Contract Line Items

01310 Project Meetings

01323 Project Schedules and Monthly Inspections

01330 Submittals

01360 Accident Prevention

01420 Reference Standards

01430 Contractor Quality Control

01510 Temporary Services

01520 Field Offices and Sheds

01560 Barriers

01570 Temporary Controls

01571 Storm Water Pollution Prevention

01600 Material and Equipment

01720 Field Engineering

01770 Project Closeout

01785 Operation and Maintenance Data

DIVISION 2 – SITE WORK

02000 Basic Sitework Requirements

02050 Demolition & Site Preparation

02110 Site Clearing

02210 Earthwork-Site

02516 Granite Curbing

02720 Storm Drainage Systems

02760 Pavement Specialties

02770 Cobble Gutters

02810 Irrigation Systems

02900 Landscape Work

SECTION 01110

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

DESCRIPTION:

The work of this contract consists of the restoration of the historic Black Locust Allee of the Grey Towers National Historic Site.

General construction consists of the installation of a stabilized aggregate road system, cobble gutter, miscellaneous pavements, earthwork, storm drainage systems, landscape plantings, irrigation, and all other appurtenances as shown on the Contract Documents.

All work will be performed under a single contract.

LOCATION:

The project site is located off of Old Owego Turnpike, approximately ¼ mile south of State Route 6, in Milford Township, Pennsylvania.

CONTRACTOR'S USE OF PREMISES:

Construction Camp: Establishment of a camp within the project site will not be permitted.

The Grey Towers National Historic Site will be open to the public during construction. Maintain access for USFS staff for construction administration inspections, administrative, and other official business throughout the construction phase.

Confine storage of materials to the location identified on the construction drawings, or as directed by USFS Representative.

Preservation of Natural Features: Confine all operations to limits shown for the project. Prevent damage to natural surroundings.

Restore damaged areas, repairing or replacing damaged trees and plants, at no additional expense to the Government.

Provide temporary barriers to protect existing trees and plants and root zones.

Do not remove, injure, or destroy trees or other plants without prior approval. Consult with Contracting Officer and remove agreed-on roots and branches that interfere with construction.

Do not fasten ropes, cables, or guys to existing trees.

Carefully supervise excavating, grading, filling, and other construction operations near trees to prevent damage.

Existing Utilities: Notify Contracting Officer and utility companies of proposed locations and times for excavation.

Contractor shall be responsible for locating and preventing damage to known utilities. If damage occurs, repair utility at no additional expense to the Government.

If damage occurs to an unknown utility, repair utility. An equitable adjustment will be made in accordance with the

Changes clause of the contract.

Interruption of Existing Utility Service: Contractor to coordinate with local utility companies to minimize any potential delays and interruptions to existing utility services.

Contractor shall note that the location of underground utilities

(gas, water, electric, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, telephone) shown on the plans are for information only;

underground utilities have not been field surveyed and all utilities may not be shown.

Hauling Restrictions: Comply with all legal load restrictions in the hauling of materials. Load restrictions on USDA Forest Service roads are identical to the state load restrictions with such additional regulations as may be imposed by the Contracting Officer. Information regarding rules and regulations for vehicular traffic on USDA Forest Service roads may be obtained from the Contracting Officer. A special permit will not relieve Contractor of liability for damage which may result from moving of equipment.

SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS:

A. There are no limited access, seasonal shutdown, or limited access periods anticipated.

B. Special Event Temporary Pedestrian Access: Contractor shall provide temporary pedestrian access through the Limits of Construction on an interim basis for weekend festivals. Contractor to coordinate with the

Owner’s Designated Representative for layout, access method, and final location.

1.5 FIELD VERIFICATION:

Field verify all new and existing dimensions affecting the work of this contract before ordering products.

B. The Contractor shall contact Pennsylvania ‘One Call System,’ Inc.

and the proper local authorities or respective utility company having jurisdiction to confirm the location of all existing utilities before commencing work.

1.6 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS:

A. All materials, including borrow and aggregates, shall be Contractor-furnished from outside the site.

1.7 SALVAGED MATERIALS:

A. In addition to materials specified in other sections, the following will remain the property of the Government: Contractor shall strip and salvage existing topsoil as identified within the construction drawings; Contractor shall remove and salvage existing granite pavers, stone landscape wall, miscellaneous stone edging, and existing site signage as identified within the construction drawings.

Stockpile material in the location(s) identified within the construction drawings or as directed by USFS Representative.

1.8 SOILS INVESTIGATION REPORT:

A. Not provided.

1.9 DISPOSAL OF MATERIAL:

A. Disposal of vegetation material, stumps, and soil wastes shall be disposed of in a location provided by the USDA Forest Service. The Contractor may dispose of material at a site they choose off USDA Forest Service property, as long as all laws are followed.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS NOT USED.

PART 3 - EXECUTION NOT USED.

END OF SECTION

SECTION 01270

DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

1.1 DESCRIPTION:

A. The intent of this section is to explain, in general, what is and what is not included in a contract line item, and the limits or cut-off points where one item ends and another begins.

B. If no contract line item exists for a portion of the work, include the costs in a related item.

1.2 CONTRACT LINE ITEM NO.1 – GENERAL:

A. The work of this contract consists of the restoration of the historic Black Locust Allee of the Grey Towers National Historic Site. General construction consists of the installation of a stabilized aggregate road system, cobble gutter, miscellaneous pavements, earthwork, storm drainage systems, landscape plantings, irrigation, and all other appurtenances as shown in the Contract Documents.

B. Measurement will be by the unit quantity per the Unit Price Bid Schedule.

C. Payment will be made at the contract unit price per the Unit Price Bid Schedule.

SECTION 01310

PROJECT MEETINGS

PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE:

Before start of construction, Contracting Officer will arrange an on-site meeting with Contractor. The meeting agenda will include the following as a minimum:

Rules and regulations

Authorized Representatives

Correspondence procedures

Labor standards provisions

Payroll reports

Modifications

Payments to Contractor

Acceptance/rejection

Construction progress

Subcontractors

Cultural resource studies

12. Documents required under the contract

Submittal of shop drawings, project data, samples, and approved equals

As-constructed drawings/operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals

Saturday, Sunday, holiday and night work

Reference materials

Contractor quality control

Value engineering

Liquidated damages

Notice to proceed

Construction schedule

Submittals required prior to Pre-Construction Conference – The following items shall be submitted a minimum of one week prior to the Preconstruction Conference. Contracting Officer will notify Contractor of tentative date for the Pre-Construction Conference.

Letter designating your Project Superintendent

Proposed Construction Progress Schedule

A comprehensive breakdown of the Schedule of Values

Accident Prevention Plan

A list of subcontractors for this project (must be same as in your proposal)

Written statements from your subcontractors certifying compliance with applicable labor standard clauses

Satisfactory evidence of liability insurance coverage and workman’s compensation for the Contactor and all subcontractors

Waste and Recycling Plan

Quality Control Plan

Location of source for borrow material (if applicable)

Storm and Waste Water Pollution Prevention Plan

All items listed must be provided to the Contracting Officer before the Pre-Construction Conference is held. If all of these documents have not been received one week prior to the scheduled Pre- Construction Conference date, the conference will be cancelled, Notice to Proceed will not be issued, and the Contracting Officer will consider other contractual remedies. Work shall not commence until written Notice to Proceed has been issued.

PROGRESS MEETINGS:

The Contracting Officer will schedule weekly meetings with the Contractor.

The meeting agenda will include the following as a minimum:

Approval of minutes of previous meetings

Submittal status

Review of off-site fabrication and delivery schedules

Requests for information (RFI) and other issues

Modifications

Work in progress and projected

Schedule update (provide updated Critical Path Model)

Status of Project Record Drawings and O&M manuals

Other business relating to work

OPERATION MEETINGS:

Multiple construction projects will take place during the Black Locust Allee Restoration Project.

The Owner’s Designated Representative will schedule periodic operation meetings between all Contractors performing work at the Grey Towers National Historic site for coordination of construction activities, major delivery schedules, and/or where projects may encroach into the limit of construction.

SECTION 01323

PROJECT SCHEDULE AND MONTHLY INSPECTIONS

Summary: The work of this section consists of project schedule requirements including preparation of a project schedule, schedule updates, schedule revisions and time impact analysis.

Purpose: The purpose of the project schedule is to ensure adequate planning, coordination, scheduling, and reporting during execution of the work by the Contractor. The project schedule will assist the Contractor and Contracting Officer in monitoring the progress of the work, evaluating proposed changes, and processing the Contractor's monthly progress payment.

SUBMITTALS:

Project Schedule: After contract award and before the Pre-Construction conference, submit 2 paper copies of the proposed project schedule.

Project Schedule Updates: On or before the 7th day preceding the progress payment request date, submit estimates of the percent completion of each schedule activity and necessary supporting data. Provide two paper copies.

Project Schedule Revisions and Time Impact Analysis: Submit two paper copies of a Time Impact Analysis.

Schedule of Values

After contract award and before the Pre-Construction conference, submit a schedule of dollar values based on the Contract Bid

Schedule. Breakdown each lump-sum bid item into component parts of work for which progress payments may be requested. The total costs for the component parts of work shall equal the bid amount for that lump-sum item.

The Contracting Officer may request data to verify accuracy of dollar values. Include mobilization, general condition costs, overhead and profit in the total dollar value of unit price items and in the component parts of work for each lump-sum item, as described below. Do not include mobilization, general condition costs, overhead or profit as a separate item.

Do not break down unit price bid items. Use only the bid amount for unit price items.

The total cost of all items shall equal the contract sum. The

Schedule of Values will form the basis for progress payments.

An acceptable Schedule of Values shall be agreed upon by the

Contractor and Contracting Officer before the first progress payment is processed.

PRELIMINARY REQUIREMENTS:

Meeting: The Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer on the day of the preconstruction conference to go over any questions or issues relating to the initial schedule review comments, and check on the progress of incorporating the review comments.

Contractor's Schedule Representative: Before or at the preconstruction conference, designate in writing and provide the qualifications of an authorized representative in the Contractor's organization who shall be responsible for coordinating with the Contracting Officer during the preparation and maintenance of the project schedule.

PROJECT SCHEDULE:

Schedule Development:

The late finish date shown on the schedule shall be the same date as the last day of the contract period.

The Contractor's project schedule shall consist of procurement activities (including mobilization, submittal, and the fabrication and delivery of key and long-lead procurement items) and construction activities.

The Contractor's project schedule shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following for each activity:

a) Identify each and every activity number with numerical designations.

b) Concise description of the work represented by the activity (maximum 48 characters). Avoid the use of non-standard abbreviations. The work related to each activity shall be limited to one work trade.

c) Activity duration in whole working days with a maximum duration of 15 work days each, unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer, except for non-construction activities including mobilization, shop drawing and sample submittals, fabrication of materials, delivery of materials and equipment, and concrete curing.

In developing the project schedule, ensure that subcontractor work at all tiers, as well as the prime contractor’s work, is included and coordinated in the project schedule.

The project schedule as developed shall show the sequence and interdependence of activities required for complete performance of the work. Ensure all work sequences are logical and the project schedule shows a coordinated plan of the work.

Proposed duration assigned to each activity shall be the

Contractor's best estimate of time required to complete the activity considering the scope and resources planned for the activity.

Resource loading of each activity shall list all personnel by labor category and equipment type and capacity proposed to complete the activity in the duration shown.

Consider seasonal weather conditions in planning and scheduling all work influenced by high or low ambient temperatures, wind and/or precipitation to ensure completion of all work within the contract time. Show anticipated weather conditions on project calendar.

Joint Review, Revision, and Acceptance:

Within seven calendar days of receipt of the Contractor's proposed project schedule, the Contracting Officer and Contractor shall meet for joint review, correction, or adjustment of the proposed project schedule. Any areas which, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, conflict with timely completion of the project shall be subject to revision by the Contractor.

In the event the Contractor fails to define any element of work, activity, or logic, and the Contracting Officer review does not detect this omission or error, such omission or error, when discovered by the Contractor or Contracting Officer, shall be corrected by the Contractor at the next monthly project schedule update and shall not affect the contract time.

Within seven calendar days after the joint review between the

Contractor and Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall revise and resubmit the project schedule in accordance with agreements reached during the joint review.

Upon acceptance of the project schedule by the Contracting Officer, the project schedule will be used to evaluate the

Contractor's monthly applications for payment based upon information developed at the monthly project schedule update meeting.

PROJECT SCHEDULE UPDATES:

General: Update the project schedule on a monthly basis throughout the entire contract time and until project substantial completion.

The status date of each schedule update shall be the 7th day preceding the progress payment request date.

Procedure: The Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer each month at a project schedule update meeting to review actual progress made through the status date of the project schedule update, including dates activities were started and/or completed and the percentage of work completed on each activity started and/or completed.

Progress Payments: The monthly updating of the project schedule shall be an integral part of the process upon which progress payments will be made under this contract. If the contractor fails to provide schedule updates or revisions, then a portion of his monthly payment may be retained until such corrections have been made.

PROJECT SCHEDULE REVISIONS:

Required Revisions: If, as a result of the monthly schedule update, it appears the project schedule no longer represents the actual prosecution and progress of the work, the Contracting Officer will request, and the Contractor shall submit, a revision to the project schedule. The Contractor may also request reasonable revisions to the project schedule in the event the Contractor's planning for the work is revised. If the Contractor desires to make changes in the project schedule, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing, stating the reason for the proposed revision. Accepted revisions will be incorporated into the project schedule at the next monthly schedule update.

Procedure: If revision to the project schedule is contemplated, the Contractor or Contracting Officer shall so advise the other in writing at least seven calendar days prior to the next schedule update meeting, describing the revision and setting forth the reasons therefore. Government requested revisions to the project schedule will be presented in writing to the Contractor, who shall respond in writing within seven calendar days.

TIME IMPACT ANALYSIS FOR CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS, CHANGES,

DELAYS, AND CONTRACTOR REQUESTS:

Requirements: When contract modifications or changes are initiated, delays are experienced, or the Contractor desires to revise the project schedule, the Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer a written time impact analysis illustrating the influence of each modification, change, delay, or Contractor request on the contract time.

Time Extensions: Activity delays shall not automatically mean that an extension of the contract time is warranted or due the Contractor. It is possible that a modification, change, or delay will not affect existing critical path activities or cause non-critical activities to become critical. A modification, change, or delay may result in only absorbing a part of the available total float that may exist within an activity chain of the project schedule, thereby not causing any effect on the contract time. Time extensions will be granted in accordance with the terms of the contract.

Float: Float is not for the exclusive use or benefit of either the Government or the Contractor. Extension of the contract time will be granted only to the extent the equitable time adjustments to the activity or activities affected by the modification, change, or delay exceeds the total (positive or zero) float available on a particular activity.

Procedure: Each time impact analysis shall be submitted within the time period stated in a request for proposal, or the time period designated under the clauses entitled Changes or Default. In cases where the Contractor does not submit a written request for extension of time and a time impact analysis within the designated time, it is mutually agreed that the particular modification, change, delay, or Contractor request does not require an extension of the contract time. Upon acceptance, the time impact analysis shall be incorporated into the project schedule at the next monthly schedule update.

MONTHLY INSPECTIONS:

Project record drawings as specified in Section 01770.

Operation and maintenance data binders as specified in Section 01785.

SECTION 01330

SUBMITTALS

The work of this section consists of submittal requirements before and during construction.

RELATED REQUIREMENTS:

Section 01770 – Project Closeout

SUBMITTAL AND APPROVAL PROCEDURES:

All material submittals shall be transmitted using National Park Service form CM-16, dated 4/00. (A copy of the form is included at the end of this section.) No action will be taken on a material submittal item unless accompanied by the transmittal form.

A submittal list has been attached to the end of this specification section for your convenience. The intent is to provide an overall summary of submittal requirements and not a comprehensive list. The terms and conditions of the contract still require you to satisfy the requirements of the individual specification sections regardless of what is shown on the submittal list. Forward submittals to Contracting Officer at least 30 days before need for approval. Unless a different number is specified, submit four copies of each shop drawing, four copies of manufacturer's catalog sheets (cut sheets), four specimens of each sample, and four copies of all other submittals requested.

Shop Drawings: Include the following information with each copy of shop drawings:

a) Date.

b) Date of revisions (when applicable).

c) Contractor's certification that shop drawing has been checked for compliance with contract documents.

d) Details of fabrication, assembly and erection including connections and engagement to contiguous work.

e) Materials used.

f) All required dimensions.

g) The term "by others" shall not be used. All work to be performed by others shall be identified by Contractor or subcontractor name, discipline, or trade.

Samples: Samples shall be large enough to illustrate clearly the functional characteristics and full range of color, texture, or pattern.

Manufacturers' Catalog Sheets: Submit only pertinent pages; mark each copy of standard printed data to identify specific products proposed for use.

Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: When contract documents require compliance with manufacturer's printed instructions, provide one complete set of instructions for

Contracting Officer and keep another complete set of instructions at the project site until substantial completion.

Contracting Officer reserves the right to require submittals in addition to those called for in individual sections. If the contractor intends on supplying materials that differ from the salient characteristics specified in the individual sections, than a submittal will be required.

Approved Equals:

For each item proposed as an "approved equal," submit supporting data, including:

a) Drawings and samples as appropriate.

b) Comparison of the characteristics of the proposed item with that specified.

c) Changes required in other elements of the work because of the substitution.

d) Name, address, and telephone number of vendor.

e) Manufacturer's literature regarding installation, operation, and maintenance, including schematics for electrical and hydraulic systems, lubrication requirements, and parts lists. Describe availability of maintenance service, and state source of replacement materials.

A request for approval constitutes a representation that

Contractor:

a) Has investigated the proposed item and determined that it is equal or superior in all respects to that specified.

b) Will provide the same warranties for the proposed item as for the item specified.

c) Has determined that the proposed item is compatible with interfacing items.

d) Will coordinate the installation of an approved item and make all changes required in other elements of the work because of the substitution.

e) Waives all claims for additional expenses that may be incurred as a result of the substitution.

Construction Materials: The Contractor is encouraged to submit for approval products made out of recycled or environmentally responsible material. Every effort will be made by the USDA Forest Service to approve these materials.

Coordinate all submittals and review them for legibility, accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contract requirements.

Forward submittals that are related to or affect one another as a package to facilitate coordinated review. Each transmittal shall contain only data specific to that individual submittal.

F. Documents required in division 1 are to be delivered under separate cover letter.

G. Submittal Identification:

Contracting Officer will provide a project identification stamp which shall be applied by the Contractor. Identification shall include the project name, package number, project title, contract number, and transmittal number.

All sets of shop drawings, manufacturer's catalog sheets, samples, and other documents submitted to the Contracting Officer must have the identification information stamped on the submittal. If the material is bound it will not be necessary to stamp every page, but clearly stamp the cover page with the identification stamp.

Identification information shall be applied to the bottom right margin on each page. Identification information on samples shall be applied to the most readily visible area on the sample or on tags attached to sample.

H. Submittal Numbering:

1. Number each submittal consecutively.

2. For re-submittals use the original submittal number, plus a letter suffix beginning with A.

3. Additional re-submittals of the same item shall contain the original number with the next consecutive letter.

I. Contracting Officer's Review:

1. Submittals will be returned disapproved without technical review if identification information is missing, not filled in, or if placed on the back of the submittal; an incorrect number or format of submittals is provided; the transmittal form is incorrectly filled out; submittals are not coordinated; or submittals do not show evidence of

Contractor's approval.

2. Any work done or orders for materials or services placed before approval shall be at the Contractor's own risk.

3. After reviewing submittals, the Contracting Officer will return one copy of form CM-16 and one copy of applicable

(marked up) submittal sheets to the Contractor. Shop drawing review notations will be returned on the reproducible original shop drawing. All other submitted items will be retained. The Contractor is responsible for producing additional copies for his/her own use.

The returned submittal will be marked in one of three ways as defined below:

a) APPROVED: Acceptable with no corrections.

b) APPROVED WITH NOTATIONS: Minor corrections or clarifications required. All comments are clear and no further review is required. The Contractor shall address all review comments when proceeding with the work.

c) DISAPPROVED - RESUBMIT: Rejected as not in accordance with the contract or as requiring major corrections or clarifications. The Contracting Officer will identify the reasons for disapproval. The

Contractor shall revise and resubmit with changes clearly identified.

SECTION 01360

ACCIDENT PREVENTION

The work of this section consists of establishing an effective accident prevention program and providing a safe environment for all personnel and visitors.

SUBMITTALS:

Accident Prevention Program: After contract award and before the Pre- Construction conference, submit for approval an accident prevention program. The Contracting Officer will review the proposed program for compliance with OSHA and project requirements. If the program requires any revisions or corrections, the Contractor shall resubmit the program within 10 days. No progress payments will be made until the program is approved. The program shall include:

Name of responsible supervisor to carry out the program.

Weekly and monthly safety meetings.

First aid procedures.

Outline of each phase of the work, the hazards associated with each major phase, and the methods proposed to ensure property protection and safety of the public, Contracting

Officer’s personnel, and Contractor's employees. Identify the work included under each phase by reference to specification section or division numbers.

Training, both initial and continuing.

Planning for possible emergency situations, such as floods, fires, cave-ins, slides, explosions, power outages, and wind storms. Such planning shall take into consideration the nature of construction, site conditions, and degree of exposure of persons and property.

Fire Protection: Section 01510.

Housekeeping: Section 01570.

Certificates: Provide certificates from a mechanic that all mechanical equipment has been inspected and meets OSHA requirements.

Submit a copy of test reports, as required by OSHA, for personnel working with hazardous materials.

Submit a report of safety meetings and of inspections.

Upon request, submit proof of employees' qualifications to perform assigned duties in a safe manner.

QUALITY ASSURANCE:

Comply with contract clauses entitled "Accident Prevention" and "Permits and Responsibilities". In case of conflicts between Federal, state, and local safety and health requirements, the most stringent shall apply. Equipment or tools not meeting OSHA requirements will not be allowed on the project sites. Failure to comply with the requirements of this section and related sections may result in suspension of work.

Qualifications of Employees:

Ensure that employees are physically qualified to perform their assigned duties in a safe manner.

Do not allow employees to work whose ability or alertness is impaired because of drugs, fatigue, illness, intoxication, or other conditions that may expose themselves or others to injury.

Operators of vehicles, mobile equipment, hoisting equipment, and hazardous plant equipment shall be able to understand signs, signals, and operating instructions, and be capable of operating such equipment. Provide operating instructions for all equipment. Newly hired operators shall be individually tested by an experienced operator or supervisor to determine if they are capable of safely operating equipment.

ACCIDENT REPORTING:

Reportable Accidents: A reportable accident is defined as death, occupational disease, traumatic injury to employees or the public, property damage by accident in excess of $100, and fires.

Notify Contracting Officer immediately in the event of a reportable accident. Within 7 days of a reportable accident, fill out and forward to Contracting Officer an Accident/Property Damage Report.

All Other Accidents: The Contractor shall report all other accidents to the Contracting Officer as soon as possible and assist the Contracting Officer and other officials as required in the investigation of the accident.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 FIRST AID FACILITIES:

A. First aid facilities shall meet the requirements of OSHA 1926, Medical services and first aid. Provide adequate facilities for the number of employees and the type of construction at the site.

2.2 PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

A. Meet requirements of NIOSH and MSHA.

2.3 BARRIERS:

A. Section 01560.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS:

A. Post telephone numbers and reporting instructions for ambulance, physician, hospital, fire department, and police in conspicuous locations at the work site.

3.2 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY:

A. Provide and maintain the fire and life safety requirements in NFPA 241 (Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations).

B. Contractor shall have a Hazard Communications Plan; store hazardous materials in accordance with manufacturer’s and OSHA recommendations; immediately report all spills of hazardous materials to the Contracting Officer; and maintain a spill emergency response kit.

3.3 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

A. Inspect personal protective equipment daily and maintain in a serviceable condition. Clean, sanitize, and repair, as appropriate, personal items before issuing them to another individual.

B. Inspect and maintain other protective equipment and devices before use and on a periodic basis to ensure safe operation.

3.4 SAFETY MEETINGS:

A. As a minimum, conduct weekly 15-minute "toolbox" safety meetings. These meetings shall be conducted by a foreman and attended by all construction personnel at the worksite.

B. Conduct monthly safety meetings for all levels of supervision.

Notify the Contracting Officer of meeting dates and times. These meetings shall be used to review the effectiveness of the Contractor's safety effort, to resolve current health and safety problems, to provide a forum for planning safe construction activities, and for updating the accident prevention program.

The Contracting Officer will attend the meeting and enter the results of the meetings into the daily log.

3.5 HARD HATS AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AREAS:

A. A hard hat area will be designated by the Contracting Officer.

The hard hat area shall be posted by the Contractor in a manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer.

B. It is the Contractor's responsibility to require all those working on or visiting the site to wear hard hats and other necessary protective equipment at all times. As a minimum, provide six hard hats for use by visitors. Change liners before reissuing hats.

3.6 TRAINING:

A. First Aid: Provide adequate training to ensure prompt and efficient first aid.

B. Hazardous Material: Train and instruct each employee exposed to hazardous material in safe and approved methods of handling and storage. Hazardous materials are defined as explosive, flammable, poisonous, corrosive, oxidizing, irritating, or otherwise harmful substances that could cause death or injury.

SECTION 01420

REFERENCE STANDARDS

THE FOLLOWING ABBREVIATIONS, WHICH MAY BE USED IN THE

CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS, REFER TO THE ORGANIZATIONS

AND SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATIONS LISTED BELOW:

AASHT

O

American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

444 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 249

Washington, D.C. 20001

ADAAG Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines

The Access Board

1331 F Street, NW, Suite1000

Washington, DC 20004-1111 http://www.access-board.gov

ASHRA

E

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers

1791 Tullie Circle, NE

Atlanta, Georgia 30329-2305

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

100 Barr Harbor Drive

West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428-2959

FS Federal Specifications

See contract clauses

IBC International Building Code (by ICBO)

NEC National Electrical Code (by NFPA)

NFPA National Fire Protection Association

1 Batterymarch Park

P.O. Box 9101

Quincy, Massachusetts 02269-9101

PA DEP Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

PA DOT Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

PART 2 - PRODUCTS Not used.

PART 3 EXECUTION Not used.

SECTION 01430

CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

A. The work of this section consists of preparing and executing a Quality Control Program.

RELATED REQUIREMENTS:

A. "Inspection of Construction" clause of the contract.

SUBMITTALS:

A. Quality Control Plan:

After contract award and before the Pre-Construction conference, submit for approval a written Contractor Quality Control

(CQC) plan.

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

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

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

The plan shall include:

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

b) A copy of a letter of direction to the Contractor's Quality

Control Supervisor outlining assigned duties.

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

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

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

B. Contractor's Quality Control Daily Reports: Submit showing all inspections and tests on the first workday following the date covered by the report. Utilize the forms attached at the end of this section.

C. Test Reports:

1. Submit Daily Test Information Sheets with Quality Control

Daily Reports.

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

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

D. CQC Accessibility Inspection Report: Submit report not later than three calendar days after the inspection was performed.

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

F. If the CQC plan and Quality Control Daily Reports are not submitted as specified, the Contracting Officer may retain all payments until such time a plan is accepted and implemented, or may retain payments for work completed on days there are no Quality Control daily reports.

QUALITY ASSURANCE:

A. General:

The quality of all work shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

Testing shall be the responsibility of an independent testing laboratory.

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

Utilize the attached CQC Accessibility Inspection form to document compliance with the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility

Standards (ABAAS). Inspect at various stages of construction as needed to insure the finished product meets the guidelines. Fill out the applicable sections of the CQC

Accessibility Inspection Report and attach to the Quality

Control Daily Report.

Quality Control Daily Reports shall be completed by the Quality

Control Supervisor.

Test reports shall be completed by person performing the test.

The Contracting Officer may designate locations of tests.

B. Quality Control Staff:

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

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

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

C. Testing Laboratory and Equipment:

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

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

3. Accessibility Measuring Equipment

a) Electronic Level: Electronic level with digital display accurate within 0.1 degrees. Level identifies any angle in 3 different modes: degrees, % slope and pitch.

SmartTool™ 24 Inch Smart Level by M-D Building

Products or approved equal.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 OFF-SITE CONTROL:

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

3.2 ON-SITE CONTROL:

A. Notification:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6. Verify all field dimensions and advise the Contracting

Officer of discrepancies with contract documents.

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

8. Document all preparatory phase activities and discussions on the Contractor's Quality Control Daily Report.

C. Initial Phase:

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

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

3. Document all initial phase activities and discussions on the

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

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

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

1. Quality of on-going work is unacceptable.

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

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

3.3 DOCUMENTATION:

A. Maintain Quality Control Daily Reports, Daily Test Report Information Sheets, and CQC Accessibility Inspection Reports (attached) of quality control activities and tests.

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

3.4 ENFORCEMENT:

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

CONTRACTOR'S QUALITY CONTROL DAILY REPORT

REPORT NO. _________ SHEET 1 OF _________

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WORK PERFORMED BY PRIME CONTRACTOR:

MATERIALS DELIVERED OFFICIAL VISITORS TO SITE

2A. SUBCONTRACTOR, _____________________________________________: (If more than one subcontractor use copies of following page.)

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WORK PERFORMED BY SUBCONTRACTOR:

3. SPECIFIC INSPECTIONS: (Inspections performed, results, and corrective actions)

4. TESTING: 1 Check if any testing was performed today. (Complete and attach Test Report

Information Sheets.)

Type and Location of Testing:

5. VERBAL INSTRUCTION RECEIVED FROM GOVERNMENT ON CONSTRUCTION

DEFICIENCIES OR RE-TESTING REQUIRED:

6. REMARKS:

7. CERTIFICATION:

I certify that the above report is complete and correct and that I, or my authorized representative, have inspected all work performed this day by the prime contractor and each subcontractor and determined that all materials, equipment, and workmanship are in strict compliance with the plans and specifications except as may be noted above. ____________________________________________________________

Contractor's Quality Control Representative

SUBCONTRACTOR WORK CONTINUED:

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SECTION 01510

TEMPORARY SERVICES

The work of this section consists of providing temporary services required for Contractor's performance of the work of this contract.

RELATED REQUIREMENTS:

Section 01520 - Field Offices and Sheds.

Section 01570 - Temporary Controls.

2.1 GENERAL:

A. Temporary materials may be new or used, but must be adequate in capacity for the required usage, must not create unsafe conditions, and must not violate requirements of applicable codes and standards.

2.2 SANITARY FACILITIES:

A. Contractor to provide and maintain temporary unisex toilet facilities for their employees in accordance with State Health Department and USDA Forest Service requirements.

B. Sufficiently lighted and ventilated toilet facilities in weatherproof, sight proof, handicap accessible, sturdy enclosures with privacy locks.

2.3 FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT:

A. Extinguisher shall have a minimum UL rating of 2-A:10-B:C.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 ELECTRICITY AND LIGHTING:

A. If utilizing temporary field office, Contractor to provide independent electrical service supplied by a generator.

Contractor shall furnish generator and pay all associated costs.

B. Temporary electrical service may be obtained on site for incidental equipment and machinery operation at the discretion of the USDA Forest Service.

3.2 HEATING, VENTILATING, AND COOLING:

A. Provide and maintain adequate approved facilities, as required for safety and construction requirements, during the progress of the work. Provide ample clearance around stoves and heaters and all chimney and vent connections to prevent ignition of combustible material.

B. If utilizing temporary field office, furnish temporary heating and cooling.

3.3 TELEPHONE:

A. No telephone service is available on site for Contractor's use.

3.4 WATER:

A. Make connections to existing facilities for municipal water.

Government will pay costs for water used.

B. Contractor shall furnish cool, potable water for construction personnel in locations convenient to work stations.

3.5 SANITARY FACILITIES:

A. Place in approved locations secluded from public observation and convenient to work stations. Relocate as work progress requires.

B. Maintain and clean toilet facilities at least weekly.

C. Completely remove sanitary facilities on completion of work.

3.6 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION:

A. Responsible Person: A capable and qualified person shall be placed in charge of fire protection. The responsibilities shall include locating and maintaining fire protective equipment and establishing and maintaining safe torch cutting and welding procedures.

B. Hazard Control: Take all necessary precautions to prevent fire during construction. Do not store flammable or combustible liquids in existing buildings. Provide adequate ventilation during use of volatile or noxious substances.

C. Spark Arresters:

Written determinations of periods and areas of potential fire hazard will be issued by Contracting Officer.

Equip all gasoline or diesel powered equipment used during periods of potential fire hazards or in potential forest and grass fire locations with spark arresters approved by the

USDA Forest Service. Equipment with turbo charged engines do not require spark arresters.

D. Service and Refueling Areas: Locate areas a minimum of 50 feet from buildings. Shut down equipment before refueling. No refueling will be allowed within 50 feet of any open water.

Smoking: Smoking within buildings or temporary storage sheds is prohibited. The Contractor shall provide designated receptacles for the safe disposal of cigarette butts.

Welding: Cutting by torch or welding shall be performed only when adequate fire protection is provided. Check with Contracting Officer for welding ‘Burn Permit’ requirements.

3.7 PROTECTION EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

A. Buildings:

Furnish a minimum of one extinguisher for each 1,500 square feet of area or major fraction thereof.

Travel distance from any work station to the nearest extinguisher shall not exceed 75 feet.

B. Vehicles and Equipment: Provide one extinguisher on each vehicle or piece of equipment.

3.8 CLEANING OF EQUIPMENT:

A. Clean all earth moving equipment prior to mobilization to the site. All equipment shall be free of soil to prevent the spread of Non-Native

Invasive Species (NNIS) prior to entry to National Forest land. When demobilized from site, equipment will again be washed to prevent spread to next site as Non-Native Invasive Species (NNIS) if present at construction site. Failure to wash prior to arrival will result in that equipment being rejected at the site and removal will be required within 8 hours of notice by C.O.R.

SECTION 01520

FIELD OFFICES AND SHEDS

PART 1 – GENERAL

The requirements of this section consist of furnishing, locating, and removing temporary structures, equipment, and furnishings.

RELATED REQUIREMENTS:

Temporary services - Section 01510.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 CONTRACTOR'S FIELD OFFICE:

A. Contractor may provide an office for his own use. Size, location, and construction shall be subject to approval.

2.2 STORAGE SHEDS:

A. Temporary weather tight sheds or other covered facilities for storage of materials subject to weather damage. Number and size of structures shall be subject to Contracting Officer's approval.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 OTHER STRUCTURES:

A. Locate where directed by Contracting Officer, a minimum of 300 feet from permanent structures.

3.2 REMOVAL:

A. Remove structures and furnishings, and terminate services after punch list is 100 percent completed or when directed by Contracting Officer.

SECTION 01560

BARRIERS

The work of this section consists of furnishing, installing, and maintaining barriers to protect existing facilities and the public from construction operations.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL:

A. Material may be new or used, but shall be suitable for intended purpose. Fences and barriers shall be structurally adequate and neat in appearance.

2.2 FENCING:

A. Safety Barrier Fence: Dark green plastic fence, minimum height, 4 feet.

2.3 BARRICADES AND SIGNS:

A. Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Part VI, 2003 edition.

2.4 LUMBER:

A. Free of nails, large knot holes and splinters.

2.5 BARRIER TAPE:

A. Banner Guard, imprinted with "CAUTION: CONSTRUCTION AREA", manufactured by Reef Industries, Inc., Houston, Texas,…