AG-82B1-S-10-0381 Specification.pdf

CLAY BUTTE LOOKOUT TOWER REPAIRS 010250-1

DEFINITION OF BID ITEMS & MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

SECTION 010250

DEFINITION OF BID ITEMS

AND

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. The intent of this section is to explain, in general; what is and what is not included in a bid item; the limits or cut-off points where one bid item ends and another begins; and method of measurements and basis of payment for work items listed in the Bid Item Schedule.

B. Work:

1. Furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and other incidentals necessary to successfully complete the project or any portion of it, and carrying out all duties and obligations imposed by the contract on the Contractor.

2. For each individual item listed here and in the Schedule of Items, payment shall be full compensation for all work related to the particular item in accordance with these specifications, as shown on the drawings, and as staked in the field.

3. Measurement and payment for contract work shall be made only for and under those pay items included in the Schedule of Items. All other work and materials shall be considered incidental or as included in the payment for items shown.

PART 2 – DEFINITION OF BID ITEMS

2.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

A. Bid Item No. 1 – Mobilization

1. This bid item consists of all preparatory work and operations necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, and incidentals to the project site, and for all other work and operations that must be performed or that cause costs to be incurred prior to beginning work on the various items on the project site.

2. Payment shall be made at the contract lump-sum price.

3. Progress payment shall be made as follows:

When 5 percent or more of the original contract amount is earned from other pay items, 50 percent of the amount for mobilization, or 5 percent of the original contract amount, whichever is less, shall be paid.

When 10 percent or more of the original contract amount is earned from other pay items, 100 percent of the amount for mobilization, or 10 percent of the original contract amount, whichever is less, shall be paid.

Upon completion of all work on the project, any unpaid amount for mobilization shall be paid.

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The total of all payments, including bonding, shall not exceed the original contract amount for this item.

B. Bid Item No. 2 –Demolition

1. This bid item shall include all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals required as shown on the drawings and specifications. Item consist of removal of existing stairs, handrails, railings, chain link fence, concrete sidewalk, vinyl flooring, gypsum board ceiling, metal and wood shingle roof, and damaged siding. Disposal to an approved landfill of demolished items is included in this pay item.

2. Payment shall be made at the contract lump-sum price.

C. Bid Item No. 3 – Metal Stairs, Supports, Handrails and Railings

1. This bid item shall include all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals required as shown on the drawings and specifications. Item includes installation of metal stairs and handrails from ground level to second floor and from second floor to third floor, and railings on second and third floors, installation of a metal gate on the third floor lookout deck, and installation of metal horizontal rails and eye bolts on the existing railings on the second floor observation deck. This item also includes the design of all components of this bid item.

2. Payment shall be made at the contract lump sum price.

D. Bid Item No. 4 – Concrete

1. This bid item shall include all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals required as shown on the drawings and specifications. Item includes the repair of spalling and cracked concrete, and replacement of a 4” thick sidewalk section.

2. Payment shall be made at the contract lump sum price.

E. Bid Item No. 5 – Metal Roof

1. This bid item shall include all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals required as shown on the drawings and specifications. Item includes the installation of metal roof system and accessories.

2. Payment shall be made at the contract lump sum price.

F. Bid Item No. 6 – Door, Window and Shutter Rehab

1. This bid item shall include all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals required as shown on the drawings and specifications. Item includes rehabilitation of (7) 18”x 54” historic windows, (6) 42” x 60” historic windows, (2) 65” x 60” historic windows, (3) 72” x 60” historic windows, restoration of (2) 32”solid wood doors, (1) 25”door, (1) 8’x8’ garage door, restoration of shutters, and restoration and relocation of stairway access hatch.

2. Payment shall be made at the contract lump sum price.

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G. Bid Items No. 7 – Interior Finish and Flooring

1. This bid item shall include all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals required as shown on the drawings and specifications. Item includes installation of 290 SF gypsum board ceiling on second floor residence, painting 900 SF of second floor residence and , installation of vinyl flooring and wall base on the first floor observation room, second floor residence and the third floor lookout.

2. Payment shall be made at the contract lump sum price.

H. Bid Item No. 8 – Exterior Work

1. This bid item shall include all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals required as shown on the drawings and specifications. Item includes installation of 20 LF of siding, 10 SF of epoxy repair of wood members, gutter and downspout, 3600 SF surface preparation and painting of all of the following items: tower wood siding, concrete foundation, overhangs, existing railings, trim and shutters.

2. Payment shall be made at the contract lump sum price.

2.2 OPTIONAL BID ITEM

A. Bid Option No. 1

1. This bid item consist of installation of powder coated aluminum stairs and handrails from ground level to second floor and from second floor to third floor, and powder coated aluminum railings on second and third floors, installation of a gate on the third floor lookout deck. This item also includes and installation of metal horizontal rails and eye bolts on the existing railings on the second floor observation deck, the design of the stairs, handrails, railings and gate.

2. Payment shall be made at the contract lump-sum price.

2.3 METHOD OF MEASURMENT

A. LUMP SUM QUANTITIES (LSQ)

1. 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.

END OF SECTION 010250

CLAY BUTTE LOOKOUT TOWER REPAIRS

SUMMARY OF WORK

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SECTION 011000

PART I - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The work to be accomplished includes, but is not necessarily limited to,

1. Provide all labor, material, and equipment to replace the stairs from the ground level to second floor and from the second floor to the third floor; install new railing on the stairs and railings on the second and third floor; install gate on the third floor lookout deck; 10 SF of epoxy repair of wood members; repair of 18 historic windows; 8 wood shutters; 3 exterior doors and 1 garage door; repair of concrete foundation and floor;

replacement of 4 LF of sidewalk; replacement of existing metal roof; replacement of vinyl flooring; installation of gutter and downspout, replacement of second floor GWB ceiling and interior and exterior painting.

2. Due to the age of the building it is assumed that; the exterior and interior may contain lead-based paint, the existing flooring material may contain asbestos materials.

However, for bidding purposes it will be assumed that the existing paint does not contain lead-based paint and the existing flooring system does not contain asbestos.

The Forest Service will take samples of the paint and flooring system prior to start of construction. If lead-based paint or asbestos materials are found, a “differing site condition” will be determined and a contract adjustment will be made.

1.2 LOCATION.

Detailed directions to campgrounds:

A. From Cody, Wyoming take State Highway 120 16 miles north to State Highway 296(Chief Joseph Scenic Highway); travel northwest approximately 40 miles to the U.S. Highway 212 (Beartooth Highway); travel east approximately 8 miles to FSR 142; travel north approximately

2.5 miles to Clay Butte Lookout Tower.

1.3 GERNAL SITE CONDITIONS AND WEATHER

The altitude of the project is approximately 9,800 feet above mean sea level. The contruction site experiences large winter snowfall, rain and extremely cold temperatures, with snow on the ground typically from late October through June. High winds are possible at this elevation. The project is located in the SW corner of Section 2, Township 57 N, Range 106W.

1.4 START OF WORK.

It is anticipated that work will begin in July of 2010. US Highway 212 (Beartooth Scenic Byway) may be under construction through the duration of this contract.

1.4 SEQUENCE OF WORK

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There is no required sequence of work.

1.5 CONTRACT TIME.

Work shall be completed no later than 90 calendar days after effective date of NOTICE TO PROCEED, subject to such extensions as may be authorized.

1.6 PRE-BID TOUR.

A. A pre-bid tour will be held. Date shall be as shown on the other contract documents.

1.8 USE OF GOVERNMENT FACITLITIES.

A. The contractor shall have full use of the area directly surrounding the Lookout Tower while the work is being performed. Contractor shall install an “Area Closed to the Public” sign at the gate near the tower and a sign at the intersection of FSR 142 and U.S. Highway 212 stating “Clay Butte Lookout Tower Under Construction Tower Closed to the Public”.

B. Electrical – No electrical service is available at the Lookout Tower.

C. Water – No water is available at the Lookout Tower.

D. Sanitary - Existing Concrete Vault Toilet will be available for use by Contractor’s personnel. Contractor shall maintain and supply sundries; Contractor shall pump vaults empty at close of contract.

E. Camping: Overnight camping may be permitted with prior approval from the District

Ranger. Campers must be self-contained. The Beartooth Campground is located approximately 2 miles east of the project, normal stay limits and fees will apply.

1.9 STORAGE

The CO will approve an area for the contractor to use to store materials and equipment.

Contractor shall retain full responsibility for security of such storage.

1.10 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS

There are no Government furnished items in this contract.

1.11 USE OF SITE BY THE GOVERNMENT

The lookout Tower will be closed to the public during the restoration work. Contractor shall post the area as closed for reconstruction at a location determined by the CO.

END OF SECTION 011000

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ACCIDENT PREVENTION

SECTION 011700

ACCIDENT PREVENTION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. The work of this section consists of establishing an effective accident prevention program and providing a safe environment for all personnel and visitors.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

B. Accident Prevention Program: Before on-site work begins, submit for approval an accident prevention program. The Contracting Officer (CO) will review the proposed program for compliance with OSHA and project requirements. If the program requires any revisions or corrections, the Contractor shall resubmit the program within 10 days.

No progress payments will be processed until the program is approved. The program shall include:

1. Name of responsible supervisor to carry out the program.

2. Weekly and monthly safety meetings.

3. First aid procedures.

4. Outline of each phase of the work, the hazards associated with each major phase, and the methods proposed to ensure property protection and safety of the public, government personnel, and the Contractor's employees. Identify the work included under each phase by reference to specification section or division numbers.

5. Training, both initial and continuing.

6. Planning for possible emergency situations, such as floods, fires, cave-ins, slides, explosions, power outages, and wind storms. Such planning shall take into consideration the nature of construction, site conditions, and degree of exposure of persons and property.

C. Certificates: Provide certificates from a mechanic that all mechanical equipment has been inspected and meets OSHA requirements.

D. Submit a copy of test reports, as required by OSHA, for personnel working with hazardous materials.

E. Submit a brief report of safety meetings and of inspections.

F. Upon request, submit proof of employees' qualifications to perform assigned duties in a safe manner.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Clauses entitled "Accident Prevention" and "Permits and Responsibilities" of the General Provisions. In case of conflicts between Federal, state, and local safety and health requirements, the most stringent shall apply. Equipment or tools not meeting OSHA

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requirements will not be allowed on the project sites. Failure to comply with the requirements of this section and related sections may result in suspension of work.

B. Qualifications of Employees

1. Ensure that employees are physically qualified to perform their assigned duties in a safe manner.

2. To as great an extent as possible, do not allow employees to work whose ability or alertness is impaired because of drugs, fatigue, illness, intoxication, or other conditions that may expose themselves or others to injury.

3. Operators of vehicles, mobile equipment, hoisting equipment, and hazardous plant equipment shall be able to understand signs, signals, and operating instructions, and be capable of operating such equipment. Provide operating instructions for all equipment. Newly hired operators shall be individually tested by an experienced operator or supervisor to determine if they are capable of safely operating equipment.

1.4 ACCIDENT REPORTING

A. Reportable Accidents: A reportable accident is defined as death, occupational disease, traumatic injury to employees or the public, property damage by accident in excess of $100, and fires. Within 7 days of a reportable accident, fill out and forward to the CO a DI-134 form, which may be obtained from CO.

B. All Other Accidents: The Contractor shall report all other accidents to the CO as soon as possible and assist the CO and other officials as required in the investigation of the accident.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 FIRST AID FACILITIES: provide adequate facilities for the number of employees and the type of construction at the site.

2.2 PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: meet requirements of NIOSH and MSHA, where applicable, as well as ANSI.

2.3 BARRIERS: see division 1 section “Temporary Facilities and Controls” for barriers.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS: post telephone numbers and reporting instructions for ambulance, physician, hospital, fire department, and police in conspicuous locations at the work site.

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3.2 ESCAPE ROUTES: provide and maintain adequate escape routes at all times in accordance with the Life Safety Code (NFPA 101-91). No corridor, aisle, stairway, door, or exit shall be obstructed or used in a manner that interferes with escape routes.

3.3 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

A. Inspect personal protective equipment daily and maintain in a serviceable condition.

Clean, sanitize, and repair, as appropriate, personal items before issuing them to another individual.

B. Inspect and maintain other protective equipment and devices before use and on a periodic basis to ensure safe operation.

3.4 SAFETY MEETINGS

A. As a minimum, conduct weekly 15-minute "toolbox" safety meetings. These meetings shall be conducted by a foreman and attended by all construction personnel at the worksite.

B. Conduct monthly safety meetings for all levels of supervision. Notify the CO so that he may attend. These meetings shall be used to review the effectiveness of the Contractor's safety effort, to resolve current health and safety problems, to provide a forum for planning safe construction activities, and for updating the accident prevention program.

The CO will enter the results of the meetings into his daily log.

3.5 HARD HATS AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AREAS

A. A hard hat area will be designated by the CO. The hard hat area shall be posted by the Contractor in a manner satisfactory to the CO.

B. It is the Contractor's responsibility to require all those working on or visiting the site to wear hard hats and other necessary protective equipment at all times. As a minimum, provide six hard hats for use by visitors. Change liners before reissuing hats.

3.6 TRAINING

C. First Aid: Provide adequate training to ensure prompt and efficient first aid.

D. Hazardous Material: Train and instruct each employee exposed to hazardous material in safe and approved methods of handling and storage. Hazardous materials are defined as explosive, flammable, poisonous, corrosive, oxidizing, irritating, or otherwise harmful substances that could cause death or injury.

END OF SECTION 011700

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SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

SECTION 013300

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1- GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, and other miscellaneous submittals.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Action Submittals: Written and graphic information that requires Contracting Officer’s (CO's) responsive action.

B. Informational Submittals: Written information that does not require CO's approval.

Submittals may be rejected for not complying with requirements.

1.3 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities.

1. Coordinate transmittal of different types of submittals for related parts of the Work so processing will not be delayed because of need to review submittals concurrently for coordination.

a. CO reserves the right to withhold action on a submittal requiring coordination with other submittals until related submittals are received.

B. Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for resubmittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence on CO's receipt of submittal.

1. Initial Review: Allow 10 days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if processing must be delayed to permit coordination with subsequent submittals. CO will advise Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

2. If intermediate submittal is necessary, process it in same manner as initial submittal.

3. Allow 10 days for processing each resubmittal.

4. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing.

C. Identification: Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal for identification.

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1. Indicate name of firm or entity that prepared each submittal on label or title block.

2. Provide a space approximately [2 by 3 inches] on label or beside title block to record Contractor's review and approval markings and action taken by CO.

3. Include the following information on label for processing and recording action taken:

Project name.

Date.

Name and address of Contractor.

Name of manufacturer.

Unique identifier, including revision number.

Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

Other necessary identification.

D. Deviations: Highlight, encircle, or otherwise identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

E. Additional Copies: Unless additional copies are required for final submittal, and unless CO observes noncompliance with provisions of the Contract Documents, initial submittal may serve as final submittal.

F. Use for Construction: Use only final submittals with mark indicating action taken by CO in connection with construction.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. General: Prepare and submit Action Submittals required by individual Specification Sections.

1. Number of Copies: Submit three copies of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated. CO will return two copies. Mark up and retain one returned copy as a Project Record Document.

B. Product Data: Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment.

1. If information must be specially prepared for submittal because standard printed data are not suitable for use, submit as Shop Drawings, not as Product Data.

2. Mark each copy of each submittal to show which products and options are applicable.

3. Include the following information, as applicable:

Manufacturer's written recommendations.

Manufacturer's product specifications.

Manufacturer's installation instructions.

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Manufacturer's catalog cuts.

Wiring diagrams showing factory-installed wiring.

Compliance with recognized trade association standards.

Compliance with recognized testing agency standards.

C. Samples: Prepare physical units of materials or products, including the following:

1. Samples for Initial Selection: Submit manufacturer's color charts consisting of units or sections of units showing the full range of colors, textures, and patterns available.

2.2 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. General: Prepare and submit Informational Submittals required by other Specification Sections.

1. Number of Copies: Submit two copies of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated. CO will not return copies.

2. Certificates and Certifications: Provide a notarized statement that includes signature of entity responsible for preparing certification. Certificates and certifications shall be signed by an officer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of that entity.

B. Contractor's Construction Schedule:

1. The following submittal is required following award of contract for review and/or approval pursuant to contract provisions:

Item Description Copies Required References

Cost breakdown schedule listing main types of work and totaling amount of contract

1 FAR 52.232-05

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

A. Review each submittal and check for compliance with the Contract Documents. Note corrections and field dimensions. Mark with approval stamp before submitting to CO.

B. Approval Stamp: Stamp each submittal with a uniform, approval stamp. Include Project name and location, submittal number, Specification Section title and number, name of reviewer, date of Contractor's approval, and statement certifying that submittal has been reviewed, checked, and approved for compliance with the Contract Documents.

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C. CO will not review submittals that do not bear Contractor's approval stamp and will return them without action.

D. Submittals not required by the Contract Documents will not be reviewed and may be discarded.

END OF SECTION 013300

HISTORIC TREATMENT PROCEDURES 013591-1

SECTION 013591

HISTORIC TREATMENT PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes special procedures for historic treatment on Project including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Storage and protection of existing historic materials.

2. Temporary protection of historic materials during construction.

3. Protection during application of chemicals.

4. Protection during use of heat-generating equipment.

5. Historic treatment procedures.

B. All work must conform to the Secretary of The Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties (36 CFR Part 68) and The SIO’s Standards for Rehabilitation and Illustrated Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings.

All the Briefs can be found at: http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/tps/briefs/presbhom.htm

The Tech Notes are at: http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/tps/technotes/tnhome.htm

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. "Preservation": To apply measures necessary to sustain the existing form, integrity, and materials of a historic property. Work may include preliminary measures to protect and stabilize the property.

B. "Rehabilitation": To make possible a compatible use for a property through repair, alterations, and additions while preserving those portions or features that convey its historical, cultural, or architectural values.

C. "Restoration": To accurately depict the form, features, and character of a property as it appeared at a particular period of time by means of the removal of features from other periods in its history and the reconstruction of missing features from the restoration period.

D. "Reconstruction": To reproduce in the exact form and detail a building, structure, or artifact as it appeared at a specific period in time.

E. "Stabilize": To apply measures designed to reestablish a weather-resistant enclosure and the structural reinforcement of an item or portion of the building while maintaining the essential form as it exists at present.

F. "Protect and Maintain": To remove deteriorating corrosion, reapply protective coatings, and install protective measures such as temporary guards; to provide the least degree of intervention.

G. "Repair": To stabilize, consolidate, or conserve; to retain existing materials and features while employing as little new material as possible. Repair includes patching, piecing-in, splicing, consolidating, or otherwise reinforcing or upgrading materials. Within restoration, repair also includes limited replacement in kind, HISTORIC TREATMENT PROCEDURES 013591-2 rehabilitation, and reconstruction, with compatible substitute materials for deteriorated or missing parts of features when there are surviving prototypes.

H. "Replace": To duplicate and replace entire features with new material in kind.

Replacement includes the following conditions:

1. Duplication: Includes replacing elements damaged beyond repair or missing. Original material is indicated as the pattern for creating new duplicated elements.

2. Replacement with New Materials: Includes replacement with new material when original material is not available as patterns for creating new duplicated elements.

3. Replacement with Substitute Materials: Includes replacement with compatible substitute materials. Substitute materials are not allowed, unless otherwise indicated.

I. "Remove": To detach items from existing construction and legally dispose of them off-site unless indicated to be removed and salvaged, or removed and reinstalled.

J. "Remove and Reinstall": To detach items from existing construction, repair and clean them for reuse, and reinstall them where indicated.

K. "Material in Kind": Material that matches existing materials, as much as possible, in species, cut, color, grain, and finish.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Historic Treatment Program: Submit a written plan for each phase or process including protection of surrounding materials during operations. Describe in detail the materials, methods, and equipment to be used for each phase of work.

B Alternative Methods and Materials: If alternative methods and materials to those indicated are proposed for any phase of work, provide a written description including evidence of successful use on other, comparable projects, and program of testing to demonstrate effectiveness for use on this Project.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Historic Treatment Preconstruction Conference: Conduct conference at Project site.

Contractor shall submit Historic Treatment Plan, work schedule and any proposed alternative methods and materials prior to the meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to review, on site, the rehabilitation work and the work schedule.

1.5 STORAGE AND PROTECTION OF HISTORIC MATERIALS

A. Existing Historic Materials to Remain: Protect construction indicated to remain against damage and soiling during historic treatment. When permitted by the Contracting Officer items may be removed to a suitable, protected storage location during historic treatment and cleaned and reinstalled in their original locations after historic treatment operations are complete.

B. Storage and Protection: When removed from their existing location, store historic materials within a weathertight enclosure where they are protected from wetting by

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rain, snow, or ground water, and temperature variations. Secure stored materials to protect from theft.

1. Identify removed items with an inconspicuous mark indicating their original location.

1.6 PROJECT-SITE CONDITIONS

A. Exterior Cleaning and Repairing:

1. Proceed with the work only when forecasted weather conditions are favorable.

a. Wet Weather: Do not attempt repairs during rainy or foggy weather. Do not apply primer, paint, putty, or epoxy when the relative humidity is above 80 percent. Do not remove exterior elements of structures when rain is forecast or in progress.

b. Do not perform exterior wet work when the air temperature is below 40 deg F.

c. Do not begin cleaning, patching, or repairing when there is any likelihood of frost or freezing.

d. Do not begin cleaning when either the air or the surface temperature is below 45 deg F unless approved means are provided for maintaining a 45 deg F temperature of the air and materials during, and for 48 hours subsequent to, cleaning.

1.7 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. No separate measurement and/or payment will be made for this Section.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PROTECTION, GENERAL

A. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions for precautions and effects of products and procedures on adjacent building materials, components, and vegetation.

B. Ensure that supervisory personnel are present when work begins and during its progress.

C. Temporary Protection of Historic Materials during Construction:

a. Protect existing materials during installation of temporary protections and construction.

b. Attachments of temporary protection to existing construction shall be approved by the CO prior to installation.

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D. Protect landscape work adjacent to or within work areas as follows:

a. Provide barriers to protect tree trunks.

b. Bind spreading shrubs.

c. Use coverings that allow plants to breathe and remove coverings at the end of each day. Do not cover plant material with a waterproof membrane for more than 8 hours at a time.

d. Set scaffolding and ladder legs away from plants.

3.2 PROTECTION DURING APPLICATION OF CHEMICALS

A. Protect persons, motor vehicles, surrounding surfaces of building being restored, building site, plants, and surrounding buildings from harm or damage resulting from applications of chemical cleaners and paint removers.

B. Cover adjacent surfaces with materials that are proven to resist chemical cleaners selected for Project unless chemicals being used will not damage adjacent surfaces.

Use covering materials that contain only waterproof, UV-resistant adhesives. Apply masking agents to comply with manufacturer's written instructions. Do not apply liquid masking agent to painted or porous surfaces. When no longer needed, promptly remove masking to prevent adhesive staining.

2. Do not clean surfaces during winds of sufficient force to spread cleaning solutions to unprotected surfaces.

3. Neutralize and collect alkaline and acid wastes and dispose of off Government property.

4. Dispose of runoff from chemical operations by legal means and in a manner that prevents soil erosion, undermining of paving and foundations, damage to landscaping, and water penetration into building interiors.

3.3 PROTECTION DURING USE OF HEAT-GENERATING EQUIPMENT

A. Comply with the following procedures while performing work with heat-generating equipment, including welding, cutting, soldering, brazing, paint removal with heat, and other operations where open flames or implements utilizing heat are used:

a. Obtain the Contracting Officer’s approval for operations involving use of open-flame or welding equipment.

a. Notification shall be given for each occurrence and location of work with heat-generating equipment.

b. As far as practical, use heat-generating equipment in shop areas or outside the building.

c. Before work with heat-generating equipment commences, furnish personnel to serve as a fire watch (or watches) for location(s) where work is to be performed.

d. Do not perform work with heat-generating equipment in or near rooms or in areas where flammable liquids or explosive vapors are present or thought to be present. Use a combustible gas indicator test to ensure that the area is safe.

e. Remove and keep the area free of combustibles, including, rubbish, paper, waste, etc., within area of operations.

a. If combustible material cannot be removed, provide fireproof blankets to cover such materials.

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f. Where possible, furnish and use baffles of metal or gypsum board to prevent the spraying of sparks or hot slag into surrounding combustible material.

g. Prevent the extension of sparks and particles of hot metal through open windows, doors, holes, and cracks in floors, walls, ceilings, roofs, and other openings.

h. Inspect each location of the day's work not sooner than 30 minutes after completion of operations to detect hidden or smoldering fires and to ensure that proper housekeeping is maintained.

3.4 HISTORIC TREATMENT PROCEDURES

A. The principal aim of preservation work is to halt the process of deterioration and stabilize the item's condition, unless otherwise indicated. Repair is required where specifically indicated. The following procedures shall be followed:

1. Retain as much existing material as possible; repair and consolidate rather than replace.

2. Use additional material or structure to reinforce, strengthen, prop, tie, and support existing material or structure.

3. Use reversible processes wherever possible.

4. Use traditional replacement materials and techniques. New work shall be distinguishable to the trained eye, on close inspection, from old work.

5. Record the work before the procedure with preconstruction photos and during the work with periodic construction photos.

B. Prohibit smoking by personnel performing work on or near historic structures.

C. Obtain Contracting Officer’s review and written approval before making changes or additions to construction or removing historic materials.

D. Notify Contracting Officer of visible changes in the integrity of material or components whether due to environmental causes including biological attack, UV degradation, freezing, or thawing; or due to structural defects including cracks, movement, or distortion.

1. Do not proceed with the work in question until directed by Contracting Officer.

E. Where Work requires existing features to be removed, cleaned, and reused, perform these operations without damage to the material itself, to adjacent materials, or to the substrate.

F. Identify new or replacement materials and features with inconspicuous, permanent marks to distinguish them from original materials. Record the legend of identification marks and the locations of these marks on Record Drawings.

G. When cleaning, match samples of existing materials that have been cleaned and identified for acceptable cleaning levels. Avoid overcleaning to prevent damage to existing materials during cleaning.

END OF SECTION 013951

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CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

SECTION 014300

CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. The work of this section consists of preparing and executing a quality control program.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. As specified in Division 1 Section “Submittal Procedure”.

B. Quality Control Plan:

1. At the time of the preconstruction conference, submit for approval a written Contractor Quality Control (CQC) plan.

2. If the plan requires any revisions or corrections, the Contractor shall resubmit the plan within 10 days.

3. The Government reserves the right to require changes in the plan during the contract period as necessary to obtain the quality specified.

4. No change in the approved plan may be made without written concurrence by the Contracting Officer.

5. The plan shall include:

a. A list of personnel responsible for quality control and assigned duties. Include each person's qualifications.

b. A copy of a letter of direction to the Contractor's Quality Control Supervisor outlining assigned duties.

c. Names, qualifications, and descriptions of laboratories to perform sampling and testing, and samples of proposed report forms.

d. Methods of performing, documenting, and enforcing quality control of all work.

e. Methods of monitoring and controlling environmental pollution and contamination as required by regulations and laws.

C. Contractor's Quality Control Daily Reports: Submit showing all inspections and tests on the first workday following the date covered by the report.

D. Test Reports:

1. Submit Daily Test Information Sheets with Quality Control Daily Reports.

2. Submit failing test results and proposed remedial actions within four hours of noted deficiency.

3. Submit three copies of complete test results not later than three calendar days after the test was performed.

E. If the CQC plan and Quality Control Daily Reports are not submitted as specified, the Contracting Officer may retain all payments until such time a plan is approved and implemented.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. General:

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1. The quality of all work shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

2. Inspect and test all work often enough to ensure that the quality of materials, workmanship, construction, finish, and functional performance is in compliance with applicable specifications and drawings.

3. Quality Control Daily Reports shall be completed by the Quality Control Supervisor.

4. Test reports shall be completed by person performing the test.

5. The Contracting Officer may designate locations of tests.

B. Quality Control Staff:

1. The Contractor’s Quality Control Supervisor may also perform the duties of Project Superintendent.

2. The Contractor’s designated Quality Control Supervisor shall be on the project site whenever contract work is in progress.

3. The Contractor’s job supervisory staff may be used to assist the Quality Control Supervisor, supplemented as necessary by additional certified testing technicians.

C. Testing Laboratory and Equipment:

1. Employ certified independent laboratories to perform sampling and testing. The testing laboratory organization shall be certified for the type of testing work to be done.

2. All measuring devices, laboratory equipment, and instruments shall be calibrated at established intervals against certified standards in accordance with NBS requirements.

Upon request, measuring and testing devices shall be made available for use by the Government for verification tests.

PART 2 PRODUCTS NOT USED.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 ON-SITE CONTROL

A. Notification:

1. Notify the Contracting Officer at least 48 hours in advance of the preparatory phase meeting.

2. Notify the Contracting Officer at least 24 hours in advance of the initial and follow-up phases.

B. Preparatory Phase: Perform before beginning each feature of work.

1. Review control submittal requirements with personnel directly responsible for the quality control work. As a minimum, the Contractor's Quality Control Supervisor and the foreman responsible for the feature of work shall be in attendance.

2. Review all applicable specifications sections and drawings related to the feature of work.

3. Ensure that copies of all referenced standards related to sampling, testing, and execution for the feature of work are available on site.

4. Ensure that provisions have been made for field control testing.

5. Examine the work area to ensure that all preliminary work has been completed.

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6. Verify all field dimensions and advise the Contracting Officer of discrepancies with contract documents.

7. Ensure that necessary equipment and materials are at the project site and that they comply with approved shop drawings and submittals.

8. Prepare a report on all preparatory phase activities and discussions. Attach report to Contractor's Quality Control Daily Report.

C. Initial Phase:

1. As soon as work begins, inspect and test a representative portion of a particular feature of work for quality of workmanship.

2. Review control-testing procedures to ensure compliance with contract requirements.

3. Prepare a report on all initial phase activities and discussions. Attach report to Contractor's

Quality Control Daily Report. Exact location of initial phase shall be indicated for future reference and comparison with follow-up phases.

D. Follow-Up Phase: Inspect and test as work progresses to ensure compliance with contract requirements until completion of work.

E. Additional Preparatory and Initial Phases: Additional preparatory and initial phases may be required on the same feature of work for the following reasons:

1. Quality of on-going work is unacceptable.

2. Changes occur in the applicable quality control staff, on-site production supervision, or work crew.

3. Work on a particular feature of work is resumed after a substantial period of inactivity.

3.2 DOCUMENTATION

A. Maintain Quality Control Daily Reports and Daily Test Report Information Sheets (samples attached) of quality control activities and tests.

B. Quality Control Daily Reports may not be substituted for other written reports required under clauses of the contract, such as Disputes, Differing Site Conditions, or Changes.

3.3 ENFORCEMENT

A. The Contractor shall stop work on any item or feature pending satisfactory correction of any deficiency noted by the quality control staff or the Contracting Officer.

END OF SECTION 14300

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CONTRACTOR’S QUALITY CONTROL DAILY REPORT

REPORT NO. SHEET 1 OF

PROJECT

CONTRACT NO.

DATE

FOREST

CONTRACTOR'S REPRESENTATIVE ON THE JOB

WEATHER (Rain, Snow, Cloudy, Windy, etc.)

RAINFALL

Inches

TEMPERATURE GROUND CONDITIONS (Dry, Damp, Wet, Frozen, etc.)

MAX.

MIN.

1. PRIME CONTRACTOR

NO. EMPLOYEES BY JOB CATEGORIES Hours HEAVY EQUIPMENT ON

JOB

NO.

UNITS

HRS. WORKING

YES NO Comments

WORK PERFORMED BY PRIME CONTRACTOR:

MATERIALS DELIVERED OFFICIAL VISITORS TO SITE

2A. SUBCONTRACTOR, _____________________________________________: (If more than one subcontractor use copies of following page.)

NO. EMPLOYEES BY JOB CATEGORIES Hours HEAVY EQUIPMENT ON

JOB

NO.

UNITS

WORK PERFORMED BY SUBCONTRACTOR:

3. SPECIFIC INSPECTIONS: (Inspections performed, results, and corrective actions)

4. TESTING: 1 Check if any testing was performed today. (Complete and attach Test Report Information Sheets.)

Type and Location of Testing: ____________________________________________________________________________________

5. VERBAL INSTRUCTION RECEIVED FROM GOVERNMENT ON CONSTRUCTION DEFICIENCIES OR RE-TESTING

REQUIRED:

6. REMARKS:

7. CERTIFICATION:

I certify that the above report is complete and correct and that I, or my authorized representative, have inspected all work performed this day by the prime contractor and each subcontractor and determined that all materials, equipment, and workmanship are in strict compliance with the plans and specifications except as may be noted above. ____________________________________________________________ Contractor's Quality Control Representative

SUBCONTRACTOR WORK CONTINUED: CONTRACT NO. REPORT NO. _______

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SHEET ____ OF ____

2 SUBCONTRACTOR,

NO. EMPLOYEES BY JOB CATEGORIES Hours HEAVY EQUIPMENT ON

JOB

NO.

UNITS

2 SUBCONTRACTOR,

JOB

NO.

UNITS

JOB

NO.

UNITS

JOB

NO.

UNITS

YES NO COMMENTS

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DAILY TEST REPORT INFORMATION SHEET

CONTRACT NO. REPORT NO. _____________

SHEET _____ OF _________

1. Individual Making Inspection or Test:

2. Testing Laboratory; Name: Phone #:

Address:

3. Description of Work and Test Method:

4. Location of Samples and Tests or Inspections:

5. Specification Section:

6. Inspection or Test Data:

7. Test Results and Interpretations of Test Results:

8. Comments or Professional Opinion About Compliance of Inspected Work or Tested Work with contract Document Requirements:

9. Recommendations:

10. Corrective Actions Taken:

CERTIFICATION:

I certify that the above testing report is complete and correct and that all testing performed this day for this contract is in strict compliance with the plans and specifications except as noted above.

Signature of Inspector

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CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT

AND DISPOSAL

SECTION 017419

CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. The work of this section includes clean up and disposal of waste and hazardous waste materials generated or encountered as a result of the work of this contract.

1.2 CLEAN UP

A. The Contractor shall keep the work site free from accumulation of waste materials and rubbish resulting from the work.

B. Before final acceptance of the project by the Government, the Contractor shall remove from Government land and properly dispose of all waste materials and rubbish resulting from this work.

C. If work is stopped or delayed for an extended period of time, the Contractor shall clean up the site as determined by the Contracting Officer.

1.3 DISPOSAL

A. Construction Debris, Trash and Garbage:

1. Construction debris, wood, packaging and other trash shall be hauled to a State-approved sanitary landfill. The Contractor shall be responsible for determining the disposal site. Contractor shall not use the Forest Service dumpster for construction trash and debris. All permits and related costs associated with disposal of waste at the sanitary landfill shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

B. Washing waste material into waterways will not be permitted.

1.4 HAZARDOUS WASTE MATERIALS

A. Storage, Transportation, and Disposal:

1. The Contractor shall remove, within forty-eight (48) hours, all waste materials from the site in compliance with applicable waste requirements.

2. The Contractor shall be responsible for determining whether any of the waste materials are hazardous waste according to the regulations defined in 40 CFR Part 261, "Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste." This includes solid waste and wastewater generated from the project.

3. Containers used for shipping and disposal shall be appropriate for the type of waste material and shall comply with all governing regulations.

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CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT

AND DISPOSAL

4. Hazardous waste shipments must be accompanied by the "Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest." The Contractor shall obtain and prepare all manifests. The pick-up manifest will be reviewed and given to the Contracting Officer for signature by an appropriate Government official. Completed copies of all manifests shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer and shall be submitted in such a manner as to comply with the timeliness prescribed by the State and Environmental Protection Agency regulations.

5. The Contractor shall arrange to have hazardous waste collected and transported to an EPA-approved treatment, storage, and disposal facility (TSD). The Contractor shall obtain from the TSD, an EPA I.D. number. The disposal facility selected must not have any currently outstanding permit violations that are relevant to the prevention of releases to the environment or involve an active or historic release.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

PART 3 – EXECUTION (NOT APPLICABLE)

END OF SECTION 017419

CLAY BUTTE LOOKOUT TOWER REPAIRS 017700 - 1

CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

SECTION 017700

CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

PART - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for contract closeout, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Inspection procedures.

2. Project Record Documents.

3. As-Built Drawings.

4. Final cleaning.

B. See Divisions 2 through 33 Sections for specific closeout and special cleaning requirements for products of those Sections.

1.2 FINAL COMPLETION

A. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting final inspection for determining date of Final Completion, complete the following:

1. Instruct Government personnel in operation, adjustment, and maintenance of products, equipment, and systems.

2. Return any keys issued to the contractor by the government prior to final acceptance and payment.

B. Inspection: Submit a written request for final inspection for acceptance. On receipt of request, CO will either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. CO will prepare a final Certificate for Payment after inspection or will notify Contractor of construction that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued.

1. Reinspection: Request reinspection when the Work identified in previous inspections as incomplete is completed or corrected.

1.3 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

A. General: Do not use Project Record Documents for construction purposes. Protect Project Record Documents from deterioration and loss. Provide access to Project Record Documents for CO's reference during normal working hours.

B. Record Drawings: Maintain and submit one set of blue- or black-line white prints of Contract Drawings and Shop Drawings.

1. Mark Record Prints to show the actual installation where installation varies from that shown originally. Require individual or entity who obtained record data, CLAY BUTTE LOOKOUT TOWER REPAIRS 017700 - 2 whether individual or entity is Installer, subcontractor, or similar entity, to prepare the marked-up Record Prints.

a. Give particular attention to information on concealed elements that cannot be readily identified and recorded later.

b. Record data as soon as possible after obtaining it. Record and check the markup before enclosing concealed installations.

2. Mark record sets with erasable, red-colored pencil. Use other colors to distinguish between changes for different categories of the Work at the same location.

3. Note Construction Change Directive numbers, Change Order numbers, alternate numbers, and similar identification where applicable.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Cleaning Agents: Use cleaning materials and agents recommended by manufacturer or fabricator of the surface to be cleaned. Do not use cleaning agents that are potentially hazardous to health or property or that might damage finished surfaces.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 FINAL CLEANING

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