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SPECIFICATIONS

CHILLER REPLACEMENT

HARNED

STARKVILLE, MISSISSIPPI

Prepared For:

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Agricultural Research Service

Prepared By:

THE JOHNSON-McADAMS FIRM, P.A.

Greenwood, Mississippi

November 30, 2009

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1

USDA-ARS

TITLE: CHILLER REPLACEMENT HARNED

STARKVILLE, MISSISSIPPI

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Number Paragraph Title

DIVISION 01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 01 Warranty of Construction 01 00 11 General Paragraphs 01 00 21 Contractor Quality Control 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures 01 35 23 Safety Requirements 01 50 00 Project Closeout 01 57 50 Temporary Environmental Controls 01 58 00 Project Identification 01 78 23 Operation and Maintenance Data

DIVISION 02–22 Not Used

DIVISION 23 HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING

23 00 00.00 20 Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods 23 07 00 Thermal Insulation for Mechanical Systems 23 08 00.00 20 HVAC Testing/Adjusting/Balancing 23 64 10 Water Chillers, Vapor Compression Type 23 64 26 Chilled Water Piping Systems

DIVISION 26 ELECTRICAL

26 00 00.00 20 Basic Electrical Materials and Methods 26 20 00 Interior Distribution System

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CHILLER REPLACEMENT HARNED, USDA, ARS, STARKVILLE, MS MSU3

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WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION

1.1.1 General

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

1.1.2 Notification and Compliance

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

1.2 EXPRESSED WARRANTY

In addition to the other rights and remedies provided by this clause, all subcontractors', manufacturers', and suppliers' warranties expressed or implied, respecting any work and materials shall, at the direction of the Government, be enforced by the Contractor for the benefit of the Government. In such case, if the Contractor's warranty under paragraph 1.1.1 above has expired, any suit directed by the Government to enforce a subcontractor's, manufacturer's, or supplier's warranty shall be at the expense of the Government. The Contractor shall obtain any warranties which the subcontractors, manufacturers, or suppliers would give in normal commercial practice. If so directed by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall require any such warranties to be executed in writing to the Government.

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1.3 LATENT DEFECTS

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

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GENERAL PARAGRAPHS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.1.1 Work To Be Done

The work to be done consists of furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment and performing all work in strict accordance with these specifications for the Chiller Replacement Harned, USDA, ARS, Starkville, Mississippi.

1.1.2 Location

The site of work contemplated by this specification is at the Harned Lab Building, USDA, ARS, in Starkville, Mississippi.

1.1.3 Principal Features of Work:

A. Remove existing cooling tower, power and piping, existing condenser pump, power and piping, and water cooled 150 ton chiller.

B. Provide new 150 ton air cooled chiller, pad, piping, and power as necessary.

C. Provide chiller controls, interface with building controls.

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

1.2 SITE VISIT

A site visit and inspection tour will be held at the Harned Lab Building, USDA, ARS, Starkville, Mississippi. All potential bidders will be notified of the exact time and date and are strongly urged to attend the site visit. Inspection may only be made at this time, unless prior written approval is obtained to inspect at another date and time.

Contact:

U.S. Department of Agriculture, ARS, MSA

Attn: Ms. Terry Krutz Jamie Whitten Delta States Research Center P. O. Box 225

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Stoneville, MS 38776-0225 Tel. No.: (662) 686-5361

1.3 COORDINATION OF WORK

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

1.3.2 Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of the facility, including operations of utility services and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others.

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

1.3.4 The Contractor shall complete all work within 180 consecutive calendar days after Notice to Proceed. Within 14 calendar days after Contract Award, the Contractor shall provide the Government with a detailed schedule of dates on which the Contractor plans to accomplish the work. In addition, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer 20 days in advance of starting work. A planned work schedule shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval. The schedule shall include a detailed description of the methods and equipment to be used for each operation and the sequence of operations. This schedule shall be updated monthly and submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval.

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

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

1.3.7 All references in the specifications to the Contracting Officer and

Contracting Officer's Representative shall constitute referrals initially to the Contracting Officer's Representative.

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

1.4 DRAWINGS

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

1.5 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (MSDS)

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

1.6 UTILITIES OR STRUCTURAL ITEMS CONFLICTING WITH PROPOSED

CONSTRUCTION

In the event the Contractor finds an area where existing utilities or structural items conflict with proposed construction, the Contracting Officer shall be notified immediately. The Contractor shall then propose a method of solving the problem.

Work shall not resume in the problem area until the Contractor has received written approval from the Contracting Officer. There shall be no additional cost to the Government.

1.7 ACCEPTANCE OF WORK

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

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

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CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

1.1 GENERAL

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

1.1.1 Certificate of Compliance

Upon completion of the contract work and prior to final acceptance, the Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer a certificate of compliance which states that all materials, equipment, design, and workmanship incorporated in the work are in strict compliance with contract drawings and specifications except for approved deviations.

The certificates of compliance shall be signed and dated by both the manufacturer’s representative and the Contractor. Based upon this certificate of compliance and other contract requirements, the Contractor shall be responsible for correcting at his expense any defects, omissions, and deviations (other than those previously approved) which are detected during the contract period or during the one year warranty period as defined in SECTION 01 00 01, WARRANTY OF

CONSTRUCTION.

1.2 INSPECTION

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

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

FIXTURES, AND EQUIPMENT

1.3.1 Prior to submission to the Government for approval, the Contractor shall review and certify that all shop drawings, submittals, lists of materials, fixtures, and equipment as called for under the various headings of these specifications are correct and in strict compliance with the contract drawings and specifications. These drawings, submittals and lists shall be accurate, complete, and adequately detailed.

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The top copy of data comprising each item listed on the transmittal form shall be identified as having received the quality control inspector's approval by being so stamped, signed and dated. Approval of shop drawings, submittals, materials, fixtures, and equipment by the Contracting Officer will not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for any errors which may exist and the Contractor shall be responsible for the satisfactory construction of all work. All samples of materials submitted as required by these specifications shall be properly identified and labeled for ready identification, and upon being approved, stored at the site of the work for jobsite use until all work has been accepted by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall provide four (4) sets of all shop drawings.

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

1.4 DAILY RECORDS

The Contractor shall maintain a daily record of quality control measures performed for each shift of Contractor or Subcontractor operations on an appropriate format. These records shall provide factual evidence that continuous quality control inspections have been performed, including but not limited to the following: job progress, problems encountered; problems resolved; type and number of inspections; results of inspections or tests including all computations; nature of defects; causes for rejection;

safety violations; proposed remedial action; and corrective action taken. These records shall cover both conforming and defective items and shall include a statement that all supplies and materials incorporated in the work are in full compliance with the terms of the contract. The Contractor shall maintain a current record of all inspections and shall furnish to the Contracting Officer on a daily basis, legible copies of all inspection records for his permanent retention. The daily records of inspections shall cover all work placement subsequent to the previous report, and shall be verified by the Contractor's designated representative.

1.5 RECURRING DEFICIENCIES

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

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1.6 CONFLICTS

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

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SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

1. SHOP DRAWINGS

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

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

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

2. SAMPLES

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

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

3. PRODUCT DATA

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

4. O & M MANUALS

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

AND MAINTENANCE DATA.

5. GOVERNMENT ACTIONS POSSIBLE

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

a. Submittals marked Aapproved@ or Aapproved as submitted@ authorize

Contractor to proceed with work covered.

b. Submittals marked Aapproved as noted@ or Aapproval except as noted;

resubmission not required@ authorize Contractor to proceed with work as noted provided the Contractor takes no exception to the notations.

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

6. SUBMITTAL REGISTER

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

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SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SUMMARY

The requirements of this Section apply to, and are a component part of, each section of the specifications.

1.2 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced.

The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

29 CFR 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lock Out/Tag Out)

1.3 GENERAL SAFETY PROVISIONS

Contractor shall take safety and health measures in performing work under this Contract. Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer to develop a mutual understanding relative to administration of project safety. Contractor is subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, codes, and orders relating to safety and health in effect on the date of this Contract.

During the performance of work under this Contract, the Contractor shall comply with procedures for control and safety. Contractor is responsible for his personnel and for familiarizing each of his subcontractors with safety requirements. Contractor shall advise the Contracting Officer of any special safety restriction he has established so that Government personnel can be notified of these restrictions.

1.4 SAFETY LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURES

Contractor shall ensure that each employee is familiar with and complies with these procedures and 29 CFR 1910.147.

Contracting Officer will, at the Contractor's request, apply lockout/tagout tags and take other actions that, because of experience and knowledge, are known to be necessary to make the particular equipment safe to work on.

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No person, regardless of position or authority, shall operate any switch, valve, or equipment that has an official lockout/tagout tag attached to it, nor shall such tag be removed except as provided in this section.

No person shall work on any equipment that requires a lockout/tagout tag unless he, his immediate supervisor, project leader, or a subordinate has in his possession the stubs of the required lockout/tagout tags.

When work is to be performed on electrical circuits, only qualified personnel shall perform work on electrical circuits.

A supervisor who is required to enter an area protected by a lockout/tagout tag will be considered a member of the protected group provided he notifies the holder of the tag stub each time he enters and departs from the protected area.

Identification markings on building light and power distribution circuits shall not be relied on for established safe work conditions.

Before clearance will be given on any equipment other that electrical (generally referred to as mechanical apparatus), the apparatus, valves, or systems shall be secured in a passive condition with the appropriate vents, pins, and locks.

Pressurized or vacuum systems shall be vented to relieve differential pressure completely.

Vent valves shall be tagged open during the course of the work.

Where dangerous gas or fluid systems are involved, or in areas where the environment may be oxygen deficient, system or areas shall be purged, ventilated, or otherwise mad safe prior to entry.

1.4.1 Tag Placement

Lockout/tagout tags shall be completed in accordance with the regulations printed on the back thereof and attached to any device which, if operated, could cause an unsafe condition to exist.

If more than one group is to work on any circuit or equipment, the employee in charge of each group shall have a separate set of lockout/tagout tags completed and properly attached.

When it is required that certain equipment be tagged, the Government will review the characteristics of the various systems involved that affect the safety of the operations and the work to be done; take the necessary actions, including voltage and pressure checks, grounding, and venting, to make the system and equipment safe to work on;

and apply such lockout/tagout tags to those switches, valves, vents, or other

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Section 01 35 23 Page 3 mechanical devices needed to preserve the safety provided. This operation is referred to as "Providing Safety Clearance."

1.4.2 Tag Removal

When any individual or group has completed its part of the work and is clear of the circuits or equipment, the supervisor, project leader, or individual for whom the equipment was tagged shall turn in his signed lockout/tagout tag stub to the Contracting Officer. That group's or individual's lockout/tagout tags on equipment may then be removed on authorization by the Contracting Officer.

1.5 UTILITY MARKINGS

Although it is not anticipated for this contract, if the Contractor is required to perform any digging or excavation in the fulfillment of the work, the Contractor shall notify the applicable local utility (ie: miss utility, one call, 811) in order to mark underground utilities in the area of work prior to the start of any excavation.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Not used.

PART 3 EXECUTION

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PROJECT CLOSEOUT

1.1 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

At the completion of the project, the Contracting Officer will furnish the Contractor, free of charge, one set of drawings on which the Contractor will indicate all variations in locations, construction, equipment, etc. from that shown on the original Drawings.

They shall also indicate the exact location, size, etc. of the following:

a. Mechanical work

1.2 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION AND COMPLETION OF PUNCH LIST

CORRECTIONS

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

The Certificate of Substantial Completion shall be submitted to the Owner and the Contractor for their written acceptance of the responsibilities assigned to them in such Certificate.

1.3 FINAL INSPECTION

The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer and Owner in writing 10 days prior to the date that the project will be ready for final inspection. An inspection of the project will be made by the Contracting Officer and Contractor at a mutually agreed upon time. If the project is complete, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, the

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Contracting Officer shall issue a certificate as set forth hereinafter. Minor unfinished items of work may be excluded from the certificate. The Contractiing Officer and Contractor shall mutually agree on a date for the completion of these items of work.

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

1.4 RELEASE OF LIENS AND CERTIFICATION ALL BILLS ARE PAID

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

1.5 GUARANTEE

The Contractor, before final acceptance by the Contracting Officer, shall furnish the

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

1.5.1 The wording for the Guarantee shall be as follows:

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

1.6 OTHER FINAL DOCUMENTS

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

1.7 ACCEPTANCE

Upon satisfactory submittal of the above documents the Contracting Officer shall

SECTION 01 50 00 Page 3 issue to the Owner a certificate recommending final acceptance of the project. Minor unfinished items of work may be listed on the certificate and excepted from final acceptance. A sum sufficient to cover the cost of completing these unfinished items of work will be withheld by the Owner from the final payment. All other funds including retainage shall be due and payable upon receipt by the Owner of the Contracting Officer's certificate. Upon certification by the Contracting Officer that the items of work have been completed, all monies withheld by the Owner shall be due the Contractor.

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TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

1.1 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

The publications are referred to in the text by the basic designation only.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)

40 CFR 112 Regulations on Oil Pollution Prevention

40 CFR 261 Regulations Identifying Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 262 Regulations for Hazardous Waste Generators

40 CFR 263 Regulations for Hazardous Waste Transporters

40 CFR 264 Regulations for Owners and Operators of Permitted

Hazardous Waste Facilities

40 CFR 403 General Pretreatment Standards

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

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

49 CFR 171 Standards for Transportation of Hazardous Materials

49 CFR 172 Hazardous Materials Tables and Regulations

49 CFR 178 Regulations for Shipping Container Specifications

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.2.1 Sediment

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

1.2.2 Solid Waste

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

1.2.3 Rubbish

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

1.2.4 Debris

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

1.2.5 Chemical Waste

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

1.2.6 Sanitary Wastes

1.2.6.1 Sewage

Waste characterized as domestic sanitary sewage.

1.2.6.2 Garbage

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

1.2.7 Hazardous Waste

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

1.2.8 Oily Waste

Petroleum products and bituminous materials.

1.2.9 Landscape Features

Trees, plants, shrubs and ground covers.

1.2.10 Hazardous Substances

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As defined in EPA PL 96-510.

1.2.11 Hazardous Materials

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

1.3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS

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

PART 2 EXECUTION

2.1 NATURAL RESOURCES

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

2.1.1 Landscape Features

Do not remove, cut, deface, injure, or destroy existing landscape features without the Contracting Officer's permission. Do not fasten or attach ropes, cables, or guys to existing nearby trees for anchorages, unless authorized by the Contracting Officer.

Where such use of attach ropes, cables, or guys is authorized, the Contractor shall be responsible for any resultant damage.

2.1.1.1 Protection

Protect existing landscape features which are to remain and which may be injured, bruised, defaced, or otherwise damaged by construction operations. By approved excavation, remove trees with 30 percent or more of their root systems destroyed.

2.1.1.2 Replacement

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

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2.1.2 Water Resources

2.1.2.1 Oily and Hazardous Substances

Prevent oily or other hazardous substances from entering the ground, drainage areas, or local bodies of water. Take precautions to ensure that no oil or other hazardous material is released to the water, land, sanitary sewer system, or storm sewer system.

Environmental requirements for the prevention of oil spills are contained in 40 CFR

112. For oil and hazardous substance spills which may be large enough to violate Federal, State or Local Regulations, the Contracting Officer shall be verbally notified immediately. Clean up any spills of oil or hazardous substances which result from the Contractor's operations. If the Contractor can not clean up any spill in a timely manner, the Government will perform the cleanup at the Contractor's expense.

2.1.3 Fish and Wildlife Resources

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

2.2 HISTORICAL AND ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES

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

2.3 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL

2.3.1 Burnoff

Burnoff of the ground cover is prohibited.

2.3.2 Protection of Erodible Soils

Immediately finish the earthwork brought to a final grade, as indicated or specified.

Immediately protect the side slopes and back slopes upon completion of rough grading. Plan and conduct earthwork to minimize the duration of exposure of unprotected soils.

2.3.3 Temporary Protection of Erodible Soils

Provide the following methods to prevent erosion and control sedimentation.

2.3.3.1 Mechanical Retardation and Control of Runoff

Mechanically retard and control the rate of runoff from the construction site. Provide

SECTION 01 57 50 Page 5 diversion ditches, benches, and berms to retard and divert runoff to protected drainage courses.

2.3.3.2 Seeding

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

2.4 SOLID AND SANITARY WASTES

Pick up solid wastes, and place in containers which are regularly emptied. Prevent contamination of the site and other areas when handling and disposing wastes. On completion, leave the areas clean. Control and dispose of wastes.

2.4.1 Disposal of Solid Wastes

Dispose of solid wastes in accordance with the requirements specified.

2.4.1.1 Removal From Government Property

Remove solid wastes from Government property.

2.4.2 Garbage Disposal

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

2.4.3 Sewage, Odor, and Pest Control

Dispose of sewage through connection to a municipal or district sanitary sewage system, where such a system is not available, use chemical toilets. Empty wastes into a municipal, district, or station sanitary sewage system. Provide pest control and elimination of odors. No substances shall be disposed of which will interfere with treatment plant operations in accordance with 40 CFR 403.

2.5 HAZARDOUS WASTES

2.5.1 General

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

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2.5.2 Petroleum Products

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

2.6 DUST

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

2.7 ABRASIVE BLASTING

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

2.8 NOISE

Make the maximum use of low-noise emission products, as certified by the EPA.

Blasting or use of explosives will not be permitted without written permission from the Contracting Officer, and then only during the designated times.

2.9 FOOD

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

2.10 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION

Remove temporary construction facilities including haul roads, work areas, structures, foundations of temporary structures, and stockpiles of excess or waste materials.

Grade temporary roads, parking areas, and temporarily used areas to conform with surrounding contours.

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PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

04/08

1.1 REFERENCES

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

AMERICAN WOOD-PRESERVERS' ASSOCIATION (AWPA)

AWPA C1 (2003) All Timber Products - Preservative Treatment by Pressure Processes

AWPA C2 (2003) Lumber, Timber, Bridge Ties and Mine Ties - Preservative Treatment by Pressure Processes

1.2 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for Contractor Quality Control approval. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 00

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Preliminary drawing of project rendering shall be to scale, include indicated colors and symbols, and shall provide dimensions for symbols and lettering. Provide signboard support system for review; G

1.3 PROJECT SIGN

Prior to initiating any work on site, provide one project identification sign at a location designated by the Contracting Officer. Construct the sign in accordance with project sign detail included as part of this specification and as attached at the end of this section. Maintain sign throughout the life of the project. Upon completion of the project, remove the sign from the site. In selected cases, the Government will temporarily supply the Contractor a copy of a rendering to use in the production of the final signboard artwork.

1.3.1 Project Identification Signboard

A project identification signboard shall be provided in accordance with this specification and associated attachments. The signboard shall be provided at a conspicuous location on the job site where directed by the Contracting Officer.

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a. The field of the sign shall consist of a 4 by 8 foot sheet of grade B-B medium density overlaid exterior plywood.

b. Lumber shall be B or better Southern pine, pressure-preservative treated in accordance with AWPA C1 and AWPA C2. Nails shall be aluminum or galvanized steel.

c. The entire signboard and supports shall be given one coat of exterior alkyd primer and two coats of exterior alkyd enamel paint. The lettering and sign work shall be performed by a skilled sign painter using paint known in the trade as bulletin colors. The colors, lettering sizes, and lettering styles shall be as indicated. Where preservative-treated lumber is required, utilize only cured pressure-treated wood which has had the chemicals leached from the surface of the wood prior to painting.

1.3.2 Signage Symbols, Logos and Artwork

The project sign shall utilize the Official USDA, ARS and Recovery.gov artwork.

a. USDA and ARS Symbols: The USDA symbol, accompanying signature and REE Agency ARS symbol shall be utilized in accordance with USDA, REE, ARS Policies and Procedures, REE Signage policy, Number 243 dated 4/19/99.

The symbols shall maintain the proportion, typeface and color as specified in the standard. The two color USDA symbol shall be used. The guidelines have been attached to the rear of this section for reference purposes. More information on the on the USDA Symbol including downloadable symbols can be found at http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/services/logostrademarksmap.htm.

b. ARRA emblem and corresponding logomark: The ARRA emblem and logomark shall be utilized in accordance with the American Recovery and reinvestment act, General Guidelines for Emblem and Logo Applications, version 1.0 dated 03/20/09. The symbols shall maintain the typeface, proportional character height, clear space, and color specified in the standard. The guidelines have been attached to the rear of this section for reference purposes.

c. Other signage text: Signage text for project name, design firms, and general and sub contractors shall typically utilize Helvetica typeface at the size indicated. Design firms and contractors with special typeface and or logo artwork are permitted to utilize such art on the signage in accordance and within the size and placement limitations indicated.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act General Guidelines for Emblem and Logo Applications Version 1.0 03 / 20 / 09

Projects funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) will bear a newly-designed emblem. The emblem is a symbol of President Obama’s commitment to the American People to invest their tax dollars wisely to put Americans back to work.

The purpose of this document is to provide general guidelines and specifications for using the ARRA emblem and corresponding logomark.

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Variations and Usage There are two approved “marks” associated with the ARRA. To preserve the integrity of the ARRA emblem and logomark, make sure to apply them correctly. Altering, distorting or recreating the “marks” in any way weaken the power of the image and what it represents.

Layout and design of signs and communication materials will vary, so care must be taken when applying the emblem or logomark.

All projects which are funded by the ARRA should display signage that features the Primary Emblem throughout the construction phase. The signage should be displayed in a prominent location on site. Some exclusions may apply. The Primary Emblem can also be displayed on signs at events or conferences associated with the ARRA or the individual projects funded by the ARRA.

The Primary Emblem should not be displayed at a size less than 6 inches in diameter.

Primary Emblem

Horizontal Logomark

An alternate variation of the emblem exists for use in press releases and other online or offline communications. It should be used to brand the communications piece, but not in reference to the Primary Emblem usage.

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Color All colors in the ARRA logos have precise color references, shown in the color specifications chart below. Always use the exact color values listed. Do not use screens or tints of any of the colors for any part of the logo. The CMYK values should be used for print applications. The RGB and HEX# values should be used for on-screen applications.

COLOR CMYK RGB HEX#

Navy 00 / 00 / 00 / 00 0 / 51 / 102 003366

Red 30 / 100 / 100 / 50 102 / 0 / 0 660000

Green 65 / 25 / 100 / 7 103 / 144 / 62 67903E

Light Blue 67 / 37 / 6 / 00 89 / 141 / 192 598DC0

Clear Space The clear space is shown as the value “X” in this exhibit. The minimum clear space must always be at least “X” on all sides of the logo. Whenever possible, increase the amount of clear space.

X = 1/2 Circle Radius

X

X

X

X

Primary Emblem

Horizontal Logomark

X = Character Height

X

X

X

X

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For information regarding this document, please email:

recoveryquestions@gsa.gov

Please refer to this document as:

General Guidelines for Emblem and Logo Applications, Version 1.0

Contact Information

Visual Management Guide

The USDA Symbol Its Purpose and Use

United States Department of Agriculture

Office of Communications

Design Center

August 1996

Introduction

The USDA Symbol

A new symbol has been created for the Department and approved by the Secretary for use. It stands for all of USDA’s activities in its mission areas and agencies.

The symbol was created in conjunc-tion with the Department’s recent reorganization. When used appro-priately, it will give consistent identity to the Department, increase public perception of the value of USDA information products, and bring economy of scale to visual information work.

Source

The symbol resulted from a collabo-rative effort of private and public sector team members working through an objective process. Over 21,000 existing agriculture-related symbols were reviewed. Approxi-mately 20 new symbol designs were created and modified before a working committee made its recom-mendation. The Secretary made the final selection.

The symbol is a graphic representa-tion of the foundation of all agricul-ture, the soil. The Department’s initials are the most recognizable element and unique to the U. S.

Department of Agriculture. These two elements combined form the new symbol. It has been tested for use across all media.

The USDA Seal

The USDA seal was created in 1895. It was adapted for use as a general identifier with publication of the Department’s Visual Manage-ment Manual in 1980. The seal will maintain a role within the Department’s information system.

Generally, it will be relegated for use on legal materials, in the Office of the Secretary, and for other functions as may be determined.

The seal is being withdrawn from use as a departmental identifier on information products.

When To Use the Symbol

.686

For reference, the proportion of the symbol is 1: .686. It is to be reproduced only from camera-ready art supplied by the Office of Communication’s Design Center. Do not attempt to recreate it in any manner.

When To Use

The symbol is designated for display on information products of the Department throughout all media.

When Not To Use

The symbol is not to be used to constitute warranty of private sector products, organizations, or their endeavors. It shall never be dis-played or presented in a manner that suggests that the Department recommends one product or project over another without written permis-sion from the Office of Communica-tions.

The USDA Signature

Typical Application

The new symbol, when used with the Department’s name, becomes the Department’s signature. These examples show the proper use of the USDA signature. The typeface to be used with the symbol is Helvetica.

United States Department of Agriculture

United States Department of Agriculture

United States Department of Agriculture

Service Center U. S. Department of Agriculture

UNITED

STATES

DEPARTMENT

OF AGRICULTURE

United States Department of Agriculture

Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services

Foreign Agricultural Service

Used With Other Symbols

Position

When used with other symbols of the Department, the USDA symbol takes the dominant position. It is placed to the left or above agency symbols. When used in conjunction with symbols of other public and private sector partners, it is desir-able for the USDA symbol to have equal placement.

Used With Intervening Descriptions

Special Conditions

For signs and special situations, other descriptions may come between the symbol and the Department’s name.

The Symbol’s Color

One Color

The USDA symbol is designated for use in one or two colors. When reproduced in one color, it shall be the color of that ink or paint. When “reversed” (dropped out) of a color, it shall be the color of the paper, material, paint, laminate, embed-ment, or other application.

The Symbol Reversed

Reverse or Isolate the Symbol

For one-color printing, reverse (drop out) the symbol. For multiple-color printing, isolate the symbol in a box so it is not in conflict with the background colors.

PMS 288 (100%)

Dark purple

PMS 343 (100%)

Dark green

Two Colors

The official colors for the USDA symbol are dark purple for the letters USDA, and dark green for the soil graphic. The two colors are specified in the Pantone Matching System (PMS), a standard in the printing and graphic arts industry.

When paint, laminates, or other applications are used, match the PMS as specified by the manufac-turer. The colors are:

Four-color Process

For four-color process printing, the PMS colors are “built” out of the standard four-color printing inks— cyan, yellow, magenta, and black, specified as CYMK. Four-color process printing to match PMS is:

PMS 288 = Cyan 100%, yellow 0%, magenta, 65%, and black 30%.

PMS 343 = Cyan 100%, yellow 69%, magenta 0%, and black 60%.

Electronic Formats

Platforms

The symbol is available on disk in Macintosh and PC platforms.

Contact the Design Center, Office of Communications.

Internet

The symbol is on the Internet for use on home pages and other electronic display.