summary of work.doc

SECTION 01010

SUMMARY of work

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 summary

A. Demolish the Bessey Pool, Pool Bathhouse, Pool Chlorinator Building, and associated items including, wading pool, surrounding concrete slabs, chain link fence, filtration equipment, underground storage tank, and other miscellaneous items shown on the drawings. Concrete and masonry rubble will be disposed of as part of the compacted embankment in the Bessey Pool as shown on the drawings. Any portion of the concrete and masonry rubble that does not fit in the designated pool space shall be properly disposed of off of Forest Service property.

B. Prepare site for delivery and placement of a new precast, modular, Showerhouse Building by others. Site preparation for the slab-on-grade building includes: subgrade; aggregate base; water service to specified stub-up location; sewerline extension to the building site and stub-ups at multiple specified locations. The sewerline stub-ups include traps at the floor and shower drain locations. Protect the existing Pool Bathhouse electrical service and reconnect the service to the new Showerhouse Building electrical panel after the building is installed by others.

C. Other work includes concrete slab and walk installations; structural backfill and slab placement in a small building; and abandoning water wells.

D. This pool demolition and new showerhouse project is part of a larger solitation. The solicitation also includes the Bessey Complex Recreation Site Improvement project, the Scott Tower Maintenance project,and the Natick Campground Road project.

E. An Optional Bid Item requires the removal and off-site disposal of concrete rubble currently located at the tree dump.

F. Starting on June 7, 2010, the Forest Service is required to clear the construction area of ABB beetles. A stop work order will be issued for this project effective June 7 and will remain in effect until the area has been cleared of the beetles. Contract time will also stop during the clearance process. As general information to bidders, with no guarantee of the same happening again this time, the ABB beetle clearance process in previous years has taken less than one week to complete.

G. Delivery and placement by others of the precast modular showerhouse on the prepared site is tentatively scheduled for June 10, 2010. All site preparation work for the showerhouse (see paragraph B above) shall be completed before June 7, 2010.

1.2 location

A. This project is located on the Bessey Ranger District approximately 1 mile west of Halsey, NE on US Highway 2.

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 the pool area work limits, the concrete walk installation areas, and the area immediantly east of the pool for storage/operations. Access to the pool area will be along the north side of the new concrete walk which runs east from the new showerhouse.

B. Unless otherwise authorized by the CO, work hours from Memorial Day to Labor Day are restricted to 10:00 Monday morning thru noon Friday. On the July 4th weekend, work shall not resume until 10:00 Tuesday morning.

C. 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.

1. Install temporary stop signs on the existing road where the Contractor’s temporary haul route crosses.

2. Install flagline, or equal, supported by steel posts around the work limits and storage/operations area.

3. Install barricade closure on the temporary haul corridor at the opening in the lagoon chain link fence during all times when haul is not occurring.

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.

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.

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.

2. Interruption of Existing Utility Service: Notify CO, 48 hours in advance of any interruption of existing utilities.

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 MEALS AND LODGING

A. Meals or lodging will not be available at Forest Service facilities.

1.5 camping

A. Contractor may camp in the campground during construction under the same rules, regulations, and fees that the in effect for the general public.

1.6 Field verification

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

1.7 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