ScopeOfWorkScott Tower Maint.doc

SECTION 01010

SUMMARY of work

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 summary

A. Perform maintenance on Scott Tower Fire Lookout:

1. Raise galvanized steel safety railing to a minimum of 42” above decks and stair nosing.

2. Install galvanized steel balusters on safety railing to meet the 4” sphere passage test.

3. Install galvanized steel handrails.

4. Replace wood stair treads and decks with pressure treated wood.

5. Replace concrete steps and landing at grade.

6. Remove shutter system on lookout house.

7. Replace wood shingles on lookout house with architectural shingles.

8. Replace fascia boards and repaint the exterior of the house.

9. Other miscellaneous work as shown on the drawings.

B. The lookout house floor and the catwalk that circles the perimeter of the house are approximately 60’ above the ground.

C. This project is part of a larger solicitation. The solicitation also includes the Bessey Complex Recreation Site Improvements project, the Bessey Pool Demolition and New Showerhouse project, and the Natick Campground Road project.

1.2 location

A. This project is located one mile west on US Highway 2 from Halsey, NE; ½ mile south and 2 ½ mile west on State Spur 86B. Scott Tower is at the end of State Spur 86B.

1.3 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 Scott Tower during the construction period.

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

C. Contractor shall provide adequate signing and barricades and take necessary safety measures to protect the public during all construction operations. At a minimum, Contractor shall install a flagline around the inside perimeter of State Spur 86B where it circles Scott Tower and install a substantial sign at the concrete steps at 86B informing the public that Scott Tower is closed. (Note: the concrete steps at State Spur 86 B are not the same concrete steps that are at the base of the Scott Tower Stairs.)

D. 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.

E. Existing Utilities: Notify CO and utility companies of proposed locations and times for excavation.

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

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

1.4 construction sequence

A. Before doing other work, the Contractor shall replace the concrete steps and walk at the base of the tower stairs and install the security fence shown on the drawings. The contractor shall keep the security fence gate locked closed he/she is not on site.

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

1.5 Field verification

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

1.6 permits

A. Special permits for electrical work or any other permits required by County, State, or Federal laws or regulations shall be obtained by the Contractor.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 01100

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SUMMARY OF WORK