01010_SUMMARYOFWORK.doc

USDA Forest Service

Prescott National Forest

Project Specifications

Mingus Mountain & Fire Center Rappel Tower Demolition

SECTION 01010

SUMMARY of work

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 summary

A. Work for this project consists of providing all materials, equipment, labor, transportation and incidentals to demolish and/or remove two buildings and a rappel tower, surrounding site features, septic tank and water tank . Work includes building demolition, disconnecting and capping all utilities, proper disposal of all debris and restoration of site to natural grade.

1.2 location

A. Work is at the Mingus Work Center within Verde Ranger District and Prescott Fire Center north of Prescott, Arizona.

Mingus Work Center: is on the Verde Ranger District, Yavapai County, Arizona. It is located in Section 02, Township 15N, Range 02E near the Mingus Recreation Area. Prescott Fire Center: is located at 2400 Melville Dr, Prescott, AZ.

1.3 GENERAL SITE CONDITIONS AND WEATHER

Spec. Writer: EDIT paragraph below specific to the site.

A. Both site experiences moderate temperatures between May-September with monsoon rains hitting around July-August. Winter conditions are expected between October-April. Forest Service Road 104 leading to Mingus Recreation Area is typically closed due to winter weather conditions between October-April.

Spec. Writer: edit paragraph below specific to the site. Coordinate blasting permission with section 02300.

1.4 USE OF PREMISES

spec writer: Delete this Article if Owner places strict limitations on Contractor's use of premises, and use Division 1 Section "Work Restrictions" instead. Expand Article if Owner's restrictions are minor. See the Evaluations in Division 1 Section "Work Restrictions.”

spec writer: Retain paragraph below if Project is on a vacant site or in an unoccupied building being renovated and there are no Owner-occupancy requirements. Revise to suit Project.

A. General: Contractor shall have full use of premises for construction operations, including use of Project site, during construction period. Contractor's use of premises is limited only by the Government's right to perform work or to retain other contractors on portions of Project.

B. Contractor shall at all times conduct his operations to ensure the least inconvenience to the public and employees.

C. Confine storage of materials to areas as approved by the CO.

D. Contractor shall provide adequate signing and barricades and take necessary safety measures to protect the public during all construction operations. Contractor shall minimize disturbance of all undisturbed areas.

E. Preservation of Natural Features: Confines all operations to work limits of the project. Prevent damage to natural surroundings. Restore damaged areas, repairing or replacing damaged trees and plants, at no additional expense to the Government.

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

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

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

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

spec writer Insert additional paragraphs to specify minor restrictions on Contractor's use of premises or to specify minor limitations because of Owner occupancy.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 01100

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