CSI_Specs.doc

ARRA Picnic Table Installation

INDEX OF SPECIFICATIONS

00190 -

MOBILIZATION

01010-

SUMMARY OF WORK

01025 -

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

01330 -

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

02119 -

REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF STRUCTURES AND OBSTRUCTIONS

02870 -

EXPANDED METAL PICNIC TABLES

02871-

WOOD AND METAL PICNIC TABLES

03302 -

CONCRETE FROM PACKAGE DRY MIX FOR MINOR STRUCTURES

09900 -

PAINTING

SECTION 00190 - MOBILIZATION

PART 2 - GENERAL

2.1 SUMMARY

This item is intended to compensate the Contractor for operations including, but not limited to, those necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to the project site; for payment of premiums for bonds and insurance for the project; and for any other work and operations which must be performed or costs that must be incurred incident to the initiation of meaningful work at the site and for which payment is not otherwise provided for under the contract.

2.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. The measurement shall be lump sum for mobilization as shown in the Schedule of Items.

B. Payment:

1. Bond premiums will be reimbursed after receipt of the evidence of payment.

2. 50% of the lump sum, not to exceed 5% of the original contract amount, will be paid following completion of 5% of the original contract amount not including mobilization and bond premiums.

3. Payment of the remaining portion of the lump sum, up to 10% of the original contract amount, will be paid following completion of 10% of the original contract amount not including mobilization and bond premiums.

4. Any portion of the lump sum in excess of 10% of the original contract amount will be paid after final acceptance.

5. Progress payments for mobilization and preparatory work shall be subject to retainage.

PART 2 -

EXECUTION

C. Wash the sides, tops, and undercarriages of all construction equipment. Remove all seeds, plants, plant fragments, dirt, and debris from the construction equipment. Only equipment inspected by the Forest Service will be allowed to operate within the project area. All subsequent move-ins of equipment to the project area will be treated in the same manner as the initial move-in. This requirement does not apply to cars, pickup trucks, and other vehicles that regularly travel between the construction site and areas off the National Forest.

D. Equipment will be considered free of soil, seed, and other such debris when a visual inspection does not disclose such material. Disassembly of equipment, components or the need for specialized inspection tools is not required.

E. Notify the CO in writing at least 24 hours before moving any construction equipment onto the national forest. Notification will include an agreed upon location where the equipment will be available for inspection by the Forest Service. Inspection will be required after every cleaning.

END OF SECTION 00190

June 2005 SECTION 01010- SUMMARY of work

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 summary

This project includes providing, installing and removing picnic tables in various campgrounds across the Forest.

1.2 location

This project is located at various recreation sites on the Salmon-Challis National Forest. See Vicinity Map included in the Drawings.

1.3 USE OF PREMISES

A. General: Contractor shall have full use of premises for construction operations during construction period. Contractor shall at all times conduct his operations to ensure the least inconvenience to the public and employees.

B. Closure of individual campsites will be permitted for table installation. All other sites will remain open.

C. Confine storage of materials to areas 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: Confine 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.

F. 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.

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

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

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

J. Depending on conditions, normal fire restrictions may apply to activities associated with this project.

1.4 CAMPING

With approval by the Ranger District, National Forest Service lands may be used by the Contractor for camping during construction.

END OF SECTION 01010

January 2010

SECTION 01025 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 3 - GENERAL

3.1 SUMMARY

A. Payment for contract work will be made under those pay items listed in the Schedule of Items. All other work, labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals necessary to successfully complete the project will be considered as included in the payment for items shown. This section defines the method of measurements and basis of payment for work items listed in the Schedule of Items.

3.2 UNITS OF MEASUREMENT

A. Payment shall be by units defined and determined according to U.S. Standard measure and by the following:

1. Each (EA): One complete unit, which may consist of one or more parts.

2. Lump Sum (LS): One complete unit.

3.3 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

A. One of the following methods of measurement for determining final payment is designated on the Schedule of Items for each pay item:

1. Actual Quantities (AQ) - These quantities are determined from actual measurements of completed work.

2. Contract Quantity (CQ) - These quantities denote the final number or units to be paid for under the terms of the contract. They are based upon the original design data available prior to advertising the project. Original design data include the preliminary survey information, design assumptions, calculations, drawings, and the presentation in the contract. Changes in the number of units shown in the Schedule of Items may be authorized under any of the following conditions:

a. As a result of changes in the work authorized by the CO.

b. As a result of the CO determining that errors exist in the original design that causes a pay item quantity to change by 15 percent or more.

c. As a result of the Contractor submitting to the CO a written request showing evidence of errors in the original design that cause a pay item quantity to change by 15 percent or more. The evidence must be verifiable and consist of calculations, drawings, or other data that show how the designed quantity is believed to be in error.

3. Lump Sum Quantities (LSQ) - These quantities denote one complete unit of work as required by or described in the contract, including necessary materials, equipment, and labor to complete the job. They shall not be measured.

B. All descriptions of MEASUREMENTS AND PAYMENTS in individual specifications are to determine the Schedule of Items only.

END OF SECTION 01025

May 2005

SECTION 02119 - REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF STRUCTURES AND

OBSTRUCTIONS

PART 4 - GENERAL

4.1 SUMMARY

A. Includes removal and disposal of picnic tables. Work includes backfilling cavities left from the removal if necessary and hauling the disposed materials off National Forest Land to a legal disposal site.

4.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Accepted work will be measured and paid for as listed in the Schedule of Items.

PART 5 - EXECUTION

5.1 STRUCTURE REMOVAL

A. The Contractor may use any means to remove the items SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS as long as measures provide for public safety and the preservation of the surrounding site and structures.

5.2 BACKFILL

A. Cavities left from the removal of structures and obstructions shall be promptly filled except when:

1. A new picnic table is to be installed at the same location.

2. Adequate fencing or protection is in place for public protection until new furnishings or facilities can be installed.

B. Backfill for removed items may be excess material from other excavation or borrow from an approved source.

5.3 DISPOSAL

A. All metal, wood or concrete material from picnic tables shall be disposed of outside National Forest Lands in the County Landfill or as required by law.

END OF SECTION 02119

January 2010

SECTION 02870 – EXPANDED METAL PICNIC TABLES

PART 6 - GENERAL

6.1 SUMMARY

A. This item shall consist of furnishing and installing 8-foot premanufactured picnic tables with seats. A Type 1 table is a free-standing metal table with metal top and benches as listed in the schedule of items and as shown on the drawings.

6.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. The quantity to be measured and paid for shall be the number of Type 1 tables completed and accepted.

6.3 RELATED WORK

A. The work shall be in accordance with the following subsidiary specifications. The subsidiary specifications are referred to in the text by the Section designation only.

1. Section 09900 Painting

PART 7 - PRODUCTS

7.1 Design Snow Load- All tables and benches shall be designed to withstand 300 pounds per square foot of snow load.

7.2 ADA Requirements - All tables shall meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act

7.3 Table Tops and Seats - Table tops and seats shall be 3/4-inch opening, 9 gage expanded metal painted with rust resistant paint according to Section 09900.

7.4 Type 1 Picnic Table- 8 Foot Free Standing Metal Table- The table shall be Model SAH2004P as manufactured by Peterson Metal Products, Leadore, ID, phone no. 1-208-768-2742, or an approved equal.

PART 8 - EXECUTION

8.1 INSTALLATION – PICNIC TABLES

A. Free-Standing tables shall be delivered to designated campgrounds. No installation is required.

B. All surfaces of picnic tables shall be prepared, primed and painted in accordance with Section 09900 Painting prior to installation.

C. Table Protection: All surfaces of the table shall be protected from damage and defacement.

END OF SECTION 02870

January 2010

SECTION 02871 – WOOD AND METAL PICNIC TABLES

PART 9 - GENERAL

9.1 SUMMARY

A. This work shall consist of furnishing and installing premanufactured picnic tables with seats. A Type 2 table is an 8 foot fixed metal table with wooden top and benches as listed in the schedule of items and as shown on the drawings.

9.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. The quantity to be measured and paid for shall be the number of Type 2 tables completed and accepted.

9.3 RELATED WORK

A. The work shall be in accordance with the following subsidiary specifications. The subsidiary specifications are referred to in the text by the Section designation only.

1. Section 03302 Concrete From Package Dry Mix For Minor Structures

2. Section 09900 Painting

PART 10 - PRODUCTS

10.1 ADA Requirements- All tables must meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

10.2 Type 2 Picnic Table - 8 Foot Picnic Table with In-Ground Footings The table shall be a Pilot Rock Model WBFT/CW-8UP31 or an approved equal. Table and benches with metal supports and (8UP31) 3x10 Southern Yellow Pine #1 lumber top and seats as manufactured by R.J. Thomas Manufacturing Co., Inc., POB 946, Cherokee, IA, 51012, phone no. 1-800-762-5002.

10.3 CONCRETE

A. The concrete shall be in accordance with Section 03302.

PART 11 - EXECUTION

11.1 INSTALLATION – PICNIC TABLES

A. Table shall be located as staked on the ground by the Contracting Officer.

B. In-Ground Mounting: A neat excavation shall be made for the hole for each concrete footing. The footing shall be excavated at the locations and configuration staked on the ground to the dimensions SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. Forming will not be necessary if the walls of the hole are firm and will receive the concrete without sloughing and the excavation is sufficient to provide the footing dimensions. The seats and tabletop shall be attached to the in-ground posts using the manufacturer’s instructions and hardware before the footings are poured. Mix and place concrete in accordance with Section 03302. The posts for seats and table top, when the concrete has been placed, shall be plumb with the tops of the tabletop and seats level at the specified elevation.

C. All surfaces of picnic tables shall be prepared, primed and painted in accordance with Section 09900 Painting prior to installation.

D. Table Protection: All surfaces of the table shall be masked and protected from damage, defacement, concrete splattering and spillage.

E. False Work: The false work for supporting the tabletops and seats shall be subject to the approval of the CO. The footings shall cure for a minimum of 48 hours before the false work supporting the seats and tabletop is removed.

F. Completion of the Table and Benches: Remove all false work and masking. Any damage to the units shall be repaired or replaced at the Contractor’s expense. All required hardware shall be installed properly before acceptance of the tables.

G. Cleanup: When a unit is completed, the area shall be cleaned up of false work, debris, and material not utilized.

END OF SECTION 02871

January 2010

SECTION 03302- CONCRETE FROM PACKAGE DRY MIX FOR MINOR

STRUCTURES

PART 12 - GENERAL

12.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes constructing small concrete footings for picnic table installation.

12.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. There will be no separate measurement or payment for work in this Section. The work shall be considered incidental to other items listed in the Schedule of Items.

PART 13 - PRODUCTS

13.1 MATERIALS

A. Concrete Dry Mix:

1. Design: ASTM C 387, made using dry pre-portioned, blended and bagged mix.

2. Average 28-day Compressive Strength: 4000 psi

3. Product: Sakrete Concrete Mix, as manufactured by US Mix Products Company, or an approved equal.

B. Water: Clean and free from alkali and other deleterious materials.

PART 14 - EXECUTION

14.1 CONCRETE INSTALLATION

A. Mixing:

1. Mix dry concrete and water thoroughly according to the manufacturer.

2. Mixing Equipment: Mechanical mixer.

B. Placing: Place the fresh concrete as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS and work as necessary to remove the air pockets. All concrete shall be placed while fresh and before it has taken an initial set. Retempering any partially hardened concrete with additional water will not be permitted C. Protection from the Cold: No concrete shall be placed when the ambient air temperature is below 35° F., unless permission to do so is given in writing by the Contracting Officer. In all cases, the Contractor shall insure that the air be kept at a temperature above 50° F. for a period of 5 days, or above 70° F. for three days, after the concrete is placed D. Curing: The concrete shall be protected against frost and rapid drying.

E. Finishing: Apply medium trowel finish to exposed concrete surfaces.

END OF SECTION 03302

January 2010

SECTION 09900 - PAINTING

PART 15 - GENERAL

15.1 SUMMARY

A. Perform all work necessary to paint or stain where required on the drawings or in this specification.

15.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data for each product.

B. Prepare 12 inch by 12 inch color samples of paint applied on same surface material as will be used in the work for each type of finish indicated.

C. Furnish 1 quart of each type and color of paint used.

15.3 PRODUCT HANDLING

A. All painting material shall be delivered to the site in the manufacturer's original containers with labels intact and seals unbroken. They shall be kept in a locked, well-ventilated storage place assigned for this purpose. Storage space shall be kept clean and neat. Oily rags shall be removed and disposed of each day, and all other necessary precautions shall be taken to avoid danger or fire.

15.4 ENVIRONMENTAL

A. Surfaces shall be painted or stained only when they are free from moisture. No painting or staining shall be done when temperature is below 50 degrees F., except when specifically directed otherwise in writing by the Contracting Officer.

15.5 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Painting shall be considered incidental.

PART 16 - PRODUCTS

16.1 PAINT AND STAIN

A. Material shall all be first quality products. The Benjamin Moore & Co. products listed are given to establish the type and quality of products to be used. Other products of equivalent quality may be submitted to the Contracting Officer for review and approval. Top line products of Pratt & Lambert, Sherwin-Williams, Fuller-O’Brien, Olympic, and Pittsburgh paints and stains are equivalent to those listed in this specification.

1. Wood – Stained: Exterior Solid Color Stain; Benjamin Moore Acrylic Solid Siding Stain, #N089.

2. Metal- Moorcraft Super Spec® D.T.M. Alkyd Low Lustre Enamel Z163 or a baked on lead-free TGIC polyester powder coat finish

PART 17 - EXECUTION

17.1 GENERAL

A. Surface Preparation: Clean and prepare surfaces to be painted according to manufacturers written instructions for each particular substrate condition and as specified.

B. Completely cover surfaces as necessary to provide a smooth, opaque surface of uniform finish, color, appearance, and coverage. Cloudiness, spotting, holidays, laps, brush marks, runs, sags, ropiness, or other surface imperfections will not be acceptable.

17.2 TYPE 1 TABLE BASES AND METAL TOPS AND BENCHES

A. Surface Preparation - Surfaces to be painted shall be wire brushed or sanded to leave a clean, dry surface free of dirt, grease, oil, salt, rust, mill scale, loose paint and other foreign matter that could interfere with adhesion. Clean bare metal with mineral spirits.

B. Apply two coats of Moorcraft Super Spec® D.T.M. Alkyd Low Lustre Enamel Z163, or approved equal. Color shall be Federal Standard 595, FS Brown, # 20059.

17.3 TYPE 2 TABLE BASES

A. Metal surfaces shall be treated with a baked on powder coat. Color shall be dark brown.

17.4 TYPE 2 WOODEN TABLE TOPS AND BENCHES

A. Surface Preparation – Wood surfaces shall be sanded and dusted to leave a clean, dry surface free of dirt, grease, oil, salt, loose paint and other foreign matter that could interfere with adhesion. Putty all nail or drill holes, cracks, etc.

B. Finishing – Stain all sides of planks with two coats of Benjamin Moore Acrylic Solid Siding Stain, #N089, or approved equal. Color shall be Federal Standard 595, FS Brown, # 20059

17.5 WORKMANSHIP AND APPLICATION

A. Paint shall be applied in accordance with the applicable specification and/or manufacturer's instructions.

B. Prime coats and finish coats of any one paint system shall be the products of the same manufacturer, except for manufacturer-applied factory or shop primed surfaces.

C. Paints and finishing materials shall be free from skins, lumps, or any foreign matter, and kept well stirred while being applied.

D. Work shall be protected against spatters, stains, or soiling and each type of finish shall be protected against similar defacement by other finish and shall be left clean.

E. Each coat of paint shall be evenly worked out and allowed to dry before any subsequent coat is applied or rubbing done.

F. Finish coats shall be the exact shades and textures selected.

G. The finish work shall be free from runs and sags, defective brushing, and clogging of lines or angles.

17.6 TOUCHING UP

A. At the completion of other branches of the work, all painted and finished work shall be touched up and restored where damaged or defaced, and the entire work left free from blemish.

END OF SECTION 09900

January 2010