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GMUG NATIONAL FOREST LIST OF DRAWINGS AND

SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION 001500

GMUG NATIONAL FOREST

COLD SPRINGS RANGER STATION UTILITY REHABILITATION

LIST OF DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. List of Contract Drawings:

1. Index of Sheets:

T1.0

T1.1

T1.2

D1.0

Title Sheet

Sheet Index, Abbreviations, and Legend

Sheet Diagram

Overall Site Demolition Plan

D1.1

D1.2

D1.3

U1.0

U1.1

U1.2

U2.0

U2.1

U2.2

U2.3

U2.4

U2.5

U3.1

U3.2

U3.3

U3.4

U3.5

U3.6

U4.1

U4.2

U4.3

U4.4

U4.5

C1.1

C1.2

C1.3

A1.1

A1.2

Demolition Photographs

Demolition Photographs

Demolition Photographs

Utility Orientation Site Plan

Utility Site Plan

Utility Site Plans

Water Line ‘A1’ Plan and Profile

Water Line ‘A2’ Plan and Proflie

Water Line ‘A3’ Plan and Profile

Water Line ‘B’ Plan and Profile

Water Lines ‘C’ and ‘D’ Plan and Profiles

Water Lines ‘E’ and ‘F’ Plan and Profiles

Yard Hydrant Details

Storage Tank Installation Details and Isometric

Storage Tank Details

Storage Tank Deadman Installation

Utility Details

Test Well Detail

Wastewater System Details

Wastewater Septic Tank and Leachfield Details

Leachfield Layouts

Schematic For Serial Distribution in Leachfield

Leachfield Details and Distribution Box

RV Trailer Utility Strip Details

RV Trailer Site Use Pad Details – Optional Item

Post and Wire Fence Details

Treatment Building Floor Plan, Elevations, and Details

Treatment Building Sections

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E1.1

E1.2

E1.3

WU1.0

WU2.1

WU3.1

WP1.0

WE1.1

WE1.2

SU1.0

SU2.1

SU2.2

SU3.1

SU3.2

SU3.3

SU3.4

SU3.5

SP1.0

SE1.1

SE1.2

Electrical Demolition Plan and Photographs

Electrical Power Plan and Schedule

Generator and Renewable Power Diagram

Utility Site Plan

Water lines ‘W1’ and ‘W2’ Plan and Profiles

Well Details

Treatment Building Plumbing Layout and Isometric

Treatment Building Electrical Plan, Schedule, Legend, Notes, and Panelboard

Control Panel Details

Utility Site Plan

Water Line ‘S1’ Plan and Profile

Water Line ‘S2’ and ‘S3’ Plan and Profiles

Spring Development Layout and Details

Spring Box Manway and Cover Details

Storage Tank Installation Details

Storage Tank Details

Storage Tank Deadman Installation

Treatment Building Plumbing Layout and Isometric

Treatment Building Electrical Plan, Schedule, Legend, Notes, and Panelboard

Control Panel Details

Total Number of Sheets

B. List of Contract Specifications

1. Index of Specifications:

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 001500 List of Drawings and Specifications

Section 010150

Section 014000

General Requirements

Quality Requirements

DIVISION 2 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

Section 024119

Section 025200

Selective Demolition

Well Abandonment

DIVISION 13: SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

Section 133000 Treatment Building

DIVISION 22: PLUMBING

Section 220500

Section 221316

Section 223000

Common Work Results for Plumbing

Sanitary Waste Pipe

Plumbing Equipment

DIVISION 23: MECHANICAL

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Section 231126

Facility Liquefied-Petroleum Gas Piping

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

Section 260050 Electrical Materials and Methods

Section 260526 Grounding and Bonding

Section 262416 Panelboards

Section 263213 Engine Generators

Section 265111

Section 267000

Control and Instrumentation

Photovoltaic System

DIVISION 31: EARTHWORK

Section 311100

Section 312250

Clearing and Grubbing

Earthwork

Section 312317

Trenching, Bedding and Backfill for Utilities

DIVISION 32: EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

Section 321123

Section 321313

Section 321713

Section 323130

Section 329219

Aggregate

Concrete for Minor Structures

Concrete Wheelstops and Bollards

Fencing

Seeding

DIVISION 33: UTILITIES

Section 331116

Section 331219

Section 332000

Section 332113

Section 332222

Section 332600

Section 333110

Water Distribution

Water Hydrants

Underground Storage Tank

Potable Water Well

Submersible Pumps

Disinfectant Feed Equipment

Sanitary Sewerage

END OF SECTION 001500

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GMUG NATIONAL FOREST GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 010150

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – SUMMARY OF WORK

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. The project includes improvements to various components including including water and wastewater systems, trailer pad, and electrical system upgrades to a remote seasonal ranger station.

B. Optional items may be awarded at the time of award of the base contract subject to funds availability and other terms and conditions of this contract. However, optional items may also be awarded up to 6 months after award of the base items. Contractor must guarantee pricing for 6 months after award of base items.

3.2 LOCATION

A. This project is located at the Cold Springs Ranger Station, located approximately 33 miles south of Grand Junction, Colorado off of Colorado State Highway 141 on the

Uncompahgre Plateau.

1.3 GENERAL SITE CONDITIONS AND WEATHER

A. The elevation of the site is approximately 8,770 feet above mean sea level. The site can experience heavy snowfall October through May.

1.4 USE OF PREMISES

A. Use of Site: Confine constructions operations to immediate area of work. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

B. Occupancy and Use: The Government will need access to the road that goes through the site during the entire construction period. The Government will also need access to the storage facilities on the site.

1.5 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Nonsmoking Buildings: Smoking is not permitted within the buildings or within 25 feet

(8 m) of entrances, operable windows, or outdoor air intakes.

B. Potable water is not available at the site. The Contractor may use the existing water system for non-potable water needs.

1.6 CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Confine storage of materials to areas as approved by the Contracting Officer (CO).

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B. Provide adequate signing and barricades and take necessary safety measures to protect the public during all construction operations. Minimize disturbance of all undisturbed areas.

1.7 FIELD VERIFICATION

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

1.8 PERMITS

A. The Government has already obtained a permit to drill a well. This permit will be furnished to the Contractor upon contract award.

B. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining all other permits required by County, State, or

Federal laws or regulations.

C. State electrical inspection is required for this project. The Contractor is required to obtain a permit for electrical work if the State Electrical Inspector requires a permit to perform the inspection.

PART 2 – DEFINITION OF ITEMS AND PAYMENT

2.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section explains what is and what is not included in each pay item; the limits or cut-off points where one item ends and another begins; and basis of payment for work items listed in the Schedule of Items.

B. Payment: 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, and as shown on the drawings.

2.2 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

A. Schedule of Items: The project Schedule of Items includes several sections to organize the work into Base Items and Optional Items.

1. Provide pricing for all items listed in the Schedule of Items.

2. Contract award will be made for all Base Items.

3. Optional Items will be awarded based on available project funding. Note:

Optional Items may be awarded up to 6 months after award of base items.

Contractor must guarantee pricing for 6 months after award of base items.

B. Base Items (BI):

1. Base Item No. 1- General Requirements/Mobilization

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a. Measurement: This item is measured as a Lump Sum Quantity.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all preparatory work and operations necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, bonding and incidentals to the project site;

all quality control testing; all construction signing; any other work and operations that must be incurred prior to the beginning of work; and demobilization at the completion of work.

1) Measurement and payment: Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price.

2) Progress payments shall be made as follows:

a) When 5 percent or more of the original contract amount is earned from other base pay items (except Base Pay Item No. 1), 50 percent of the amount of this base pay item or 2.5 percent of the original contract amount will be paid, whichever is less.

b) When 10 percent or more of the original contract amount is earned from other base pay items (except Base Pay Item No. 1), 100 percent of the amount of this base pay item or 5 percent of the original contract amount will be paid, whichever is less.

c) Upon completion of all work on the project any unpaid amount for this item will be paid.

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

2. Base Item No.2 – Drilling Test Well

a. Measurment: This item is measured as an Actual Quantity.

b. Payment: The contract unit price per vertical linear foot as shown in the

Schedule of Items includes all deliverables, materials, equipments, labor, and incidentals to drill a test well.

3. Base Item No.3 – Demolition

a. Measurement: This item is measured as a Lump Sum Quantity.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all deliverables, materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals to remove existing water system and waste water system components, including, but not limited to: removal of the existing pumphouse/treatment building; removal of all existing storage tanks; plugging and abandoning the existing onsite well; removing all valves and cleanouts; pumping, crushing and filling the existing septic tank; cutting, draining and abandoning all water and wastewater lines.

4. Base Item No.4 – Treatment Building and Storage Tank

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all deliverables, materials, equipments, labor, and incidentals associated with construction of a treatment building and installation of below ground storage tank. The item also includes drain lines from the storage

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tank and building, electrical from the treatment building to the storage tank, and necessary trenching, bedding, and backfilling. Work also includes grading, seeding and mulching any disturbed areas associated with installation of treatment building and storage tank.

5. Base Item No.5A –Waterline Installation (1 inch diameter)

a. Measurement: This item is measured as an Actual Quantity.

b. Payment: The contract unit price per linear foot as shown in the Schedule of

Items includes all deliverables, materials, equipments, labor, and incidentals associated with installation of 1 inch waterlines including removal of existing utilities in the trench location, grading, seeding, mulching, and furnishing and installing all pipe, trenching and backfilling, fittings, drain lines, valves, valve boxes and appurtenances.

6. Base Item No.5B –Waterline Installation (2 inch diameter)

b. Payment: The contract unit price per linear foot as shown in the Schedule of

Items includes all deliverables, materials, equipments, labor, and incidentals associated with installation of 2 inch waterlines including removal of existing utilities in the trench location, grading, seeding, mulching, and furnishing and installing all pipe, trenching and backfilling, fittings, drain lines, valves, valve boxes and appurtenances.

7. Base Item No.6 – Water System Testing

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all deliverables, materials, equipments, labor, and incidentals to test the water well, including chemical / physical tests, bacteriological tests, nitrate/nitrite tests, microscopic particulate analysis (MPA) and well yield tests.

8. Base Item No.7 – Trailer Pad Utilities

Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all deliverables, materials, equipments, labor, and incidentals associated with construction of trailer utility strip and utilities including water, wastewater, and electrical connections and lines to and from the trailer pad utility strip. Work also includes trenching, grading, seeding and mulching any areas disturbed in the installation of the utilities.

9. Base Item No. 8 – Waste Water System Installation

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all deliverables, materials, equipments, labor, and incidentals to install new waste water system components, not including the leachfield.

Work includes furnishing and installing all wastewater lines, trenching and

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backfilling, septic tanks, cleanouts, and distribution boxes, grading, seeding and mulching all areas disturbed by wastewater system component installation.

10. Base Item No. 9 – Leachfield

b. Payment: The contract price per linear foot as shown in the Schedule of

Items includes all deliverables, materials, equipments, labor, and incidentals to install new leach field components, including but not limited to trenches and infiltration chambers. Work also includes grading, seeding and mulching all areas disturbed by leachfield installation.

11. Optional Item No.10 – Generator System and Site Electrical

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all demolition, deliverables, materials, equipments, labor, and incidentals to furnish and install a new generator, battery storage, and associated electrical devices for the site power system. This item also includes all electrical demolition associated with the existing water system. It includes the new electrical panel A in the generator room that serves the entire site, electrical service to the water treatment building, new disconnect on existing building, and modifications to the existing propane system to connect to new generator.

C. OPTIONAL ITEMS (OI):

1. Optional Item No.1A – Spring System Development

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all deliverables, materials, equipments, labor, and incidentals to develop a new spring water system. Work includes a production test, new spring box, grading around the spring box, a waterproof liner, a below ground storage tank, submersible pump and associated controls, piping to transfer water to the treatment building along with system drains, trenching and backfilling. This item also includes all plumbing, equipment, disinfection and filtration, valves, monitors, meters, controls, and wiring inside the treatment building. Includes mobilization and demobilization for this item.

This item will only be awarded if Optional Item 1B is NOT awarded.

2. Optional Item No.1B – Well Development

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all deliverables, materials, equipments, labor, and incidentals to develop the test well into a permanent well, including furnishing and installing a pitless adapter, submersible pump, well cap, grouting, piping to

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transfer water to treatment building, trenching and backfilling, grading, seeding, and mulching. This item also includes all plumbing, equipment, valves, monitors, meters, controls, and wiring inside the treatment building.

Includes mobilization and demobilization for this item.

This item will only be awarded if Optional Item 1A is NOT awarded.

3. Optional Item No.2 – Trailer Pad Construction

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all deliverables, materials, equipments, labor, and incidentals to construct the trailer pad. Work also includes grading, seeding and mulching any areas disturbed in the construction of the trailer pad. Includes mobilization and demobilization for this item.

4. Optional Item No.4 – Propane Tank Replacement

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all deliverables, materials, equipments, labor, and incidentals to replace the existing above ground propane storage tanks and primary regulators, and move one regulator on the Oak Cabin. Includes mobilization and demobilization for this item.

5. Optional Item No.5 – Photovoltaic System Installation

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all deliverables, materials, equipments, labor, and incidentals to install ground-mounted photovoltaic panels, gravel and fencing, combiner box and disconnect, and all wiring from the panels to the combiner box, disconnect and inverter. This item also included trenching and backfilling to install underground wiring.

PART 3 – ACCIDENT PREVENTION

3.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section consists of establishing an effective health and safety plan and providing a safe environment for personnel and visitors.

3.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Health and Safety Plan: Before on-site work begins, submit a company approved Health and Safety Plan. This plan will be posted in the contract file. Design the plan to address

Federal, State, and Local Occupational Safety and Health requirements that apply to this project. Notice to proceed will not be made until the plan is received. As a minimum the plan shall include:

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1. Name, position title and contact information of company executive responsible for approving the Health and Safety Plan.

2. Name and contact information of supervisor responsible to carry out the plan.

3. 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.

4. Safety measures for removal of items containing lead-based paint.

5. Contingency plans for emergency situations such as medical, fire, hazard material spills and other contract assessed hazard prevention and abatement requirement needs that apply to this project.

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

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

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

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

3.3 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 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: Ensure employees are physically qualified to perform assigned duties in a safe manner.

3.4 ACCIDENT REPORTING

A. All Accidents: Report all accidents to the CO as soon as possible and assist the CO and other officials as required in the investigation of the accident.

3.5 FIRST AID FACILITIES

A. Provide adequate facilities for the number of employees and the type of construction at the site.

3.6 PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

A. Meet requirements of NIOSH and MSHA, where applicable, as well as ANSI.

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3.7 EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS

A. Post telephone numbers and reporting instructions for ambulance, physician, hospital, fire department, and police in conspicuous locations at the work site. Cellular service signal may not be available at the site.

3.8 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.

3.9 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.

3.10 HARD HATS AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AREAS

A. Designate a hard hat area. Post the hard hat area 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 two hard hats for use by visitors. Change liners before reissuing hats.

3.11 TRAINING

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

B. 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.

PART 4 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

4.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section includes administrative, procedural, and construction schedule requirements for submittals.

4.2 DEFINITIONS

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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.

C. Electronic Submittals: Transmit submittals in electronic (PDF) format using Submittal

Exchange, a website service designed specifically for transmitting submittals.

1. Electronic submittal process is not intended for color samples, color-charts, or physical material samples. For these items, submit actual items.

4.3 PROCEDURES

A. General: The following procedure requirements pertain to all submittals regardless of the method utilized for submission.

1. Review each submittal and check for compliance with the Contract Documents.

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

2. Contracting Officer will not review submittals that do not bear Contractor's approval stamp and will return them without action.

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

4. Use only final submittals with mark indicating action taken by CO in connection with construction.

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

1. Initial Review: Allow 10 working 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 working days for processing each re-submittal.

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: Stamp each submittal with a uniform approval stamp. Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal for identification.

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:

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a. Project name.

b. Date.

c. Name and address of Contractor.

d. Name of manufacturer.

e. Unique identifier, including revision number.

f. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

g. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

h. Other necessary identification.

D. Electronic Submittal Procedures: Utilize electronic submittal procedure. The full cost of

Submittal Exchange project subscription is provided by the Government under separate contract.

1. Preparation of Submittals: Use any or all of the following options:

a. Subcontractors and Suppliers provide electronic (PDF) submittals to

General/Prime Contractor via the Submittal Exchange website.

b. Subcontractors and Suppliers provide paper submittals to General/Prime

Contractor who electronically scans and converts to PDF format.

c. Subcontractors and Suppliers provide paper submittals to Scanning Service which electronically scans and converts to PDF format.

2. Before submitting submittals to the Contracting Officer, apply electronic approval stamp certifying the submittal complies with the requirements of the Contract

Documents including verification of manufacturer/product, dimensions, and coordination of information with other parts of the work.

3. Transmit each submittal to the Contracting Officer using the Submittal Exchange website, www.submittalexchange.com.

4. Government review comments will be made available on the Submittal Exchange website for downloading. General/Prime Contractor will receive email notice of completed review.

5. Distribution of reviewed submittals to subcontractors and suppliers is the responsibility of the General/Prime Contractor. Use only final submittals with mark indicating action taken by Contracting Officer in connection with construction.

6. Submit two sets of paper copies of reviewed submittals at project closeout for record purposes in accordance with “Closeout Procedures” in this section.

7. Training: Training regarding use of the Submittal Exchange website and PDF submittals is provided from Submittal Exchange free of charge. Contact Submittal

Exchange at 1-800-714-0024.

8. Internet Service and Equipment Requirements:

a. Email address and Internet access at Contractor’s main office.

b. Software: Adobe Acrobat (www.adobe.com), Bluebeam PDF Revu

(www.bluebeam.com), or other similar PDF review software for applying electronic stamps and comments.

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4.4 ACTION SUBMITTALS

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

Sections. Submit Action Submittals, except for Application for Payment, electronically utilizing Submittal Exchange.

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:

a. Manufacturer's written recommendations.

b. Manufacturer's product specifications.

c. Manufacturer's installation instructions.

d. Manufacturer's catalog cuts.

e. Wiring diagrams showing factory-installed wiring.

f. Compliance with recognized trade association standards.

g. Compliance with recognized testing agency standards.

C. Shop Drawings: Prepare Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale in electronic format. Do not base Shop Drawings on reproductions of the Contract

Documents or standard printed data.

1. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Dimensions.

b. Identification of products.

c. Fabrication and installation drawings.

d. Roughing-in and setting diagrams.

e. Wiring diagrams: Differentiate between manufacturer installed and field installed wiring. Show field-installed wiring, including power, signal, and control wiring.

f. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

D. Requests for Information (RFI’s): Immediately on discovery of the need for additional information or interpretation of the Contract Documents, prepare and submit an RFI in electronic form.

1. RFI’s submitted by entities other than the Contractor shall not be accepted.

2. Coordinate and submit RFIs in a prompt manner so as to avoid delays in

Contractor's work or work of subcontractors.

3. Content of the RFI: Include a detailed, legible description of item needing information or interpretation and the following:

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b. Project number.

c. Date.

d. Name of Contractor.

e. Name of Contracting Officer.

f. RFI number, numbered sequentially.

g. RFI subject.

h. Specification Section number and title and related paragraphs, as appropriate.

i. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

j. Field dimensions and conditions, as appropriate.

k. Contractor's suggested resolution. If Contractor's solution(s) impacts the

Contract Time or the Contract Sum, Contractor shall state impact in the RFI.

l. Contractor's signature.

m. Attachments: Include sketches, descriptions, measurements, photos, Product

Data, Shop

n. Drawings, coordination drawings, and other information necessary to fully describe items needing interpretation.

1) Include dimensions, thicknesses, structural grid references, and details of affected materials, assemblies, and attachments on attached sketches.

4. CO's Action: CO will review each RFI, determine action required, and respond.

Allow seven (7) working days for CO's response for each RFI. RFIs received by

CO after 1:00 p.m. will be considered as received the following working day.

a. CO's action may include a request for additional information, in which case

CO's time for response will date from time of receipt of additional information.

b. CO's action on RFIs that may result in a change to the Contract Time or the

Contract Sum may be eligible for Contractor to submit Change Proposal according to Contracting Section "Contract Modification Procedures."

1) If Contractor believes the RFI response warrants change in the Contract

Time or the Contract Sum, notify CO in writing within 10 days of receipt of the RFI response.

5. On receipt of CO's action, update the RFI log and immediately distribute the RFI response to affected parties. Review response and notify CO within seven days if

Contractor disagrees with response.

6. RFI Log: Prepare, maintain, and submit a tabular log of RFIs organized by the RFI number. Submit log weekly. Include the following:

b. Name and address of Contractor.

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c. Name and address of Contracting Officer.

d. RFI number including RFIs that were dropped and not submitted.

e. RFI description.

f. Date the RFI was submitted.

g. Date CO's response was received.

h. Identification of related Minor Change in the Work, Construction Change

Directive, and Proposal Request, as appropriate.

i. Identification of related Field Order, Work Change Directive, and Proposal

Request, as appropriate.

E. Contractor Quality Control Submittals: Provide electronic Quality Control submittals, including design data, certifications, manufacturer's instructions, manufacturer's field reports, and other quality-control submittals as required under other Sections of the

Specifications.

1. Certifications: Where other Sections of the Specifications require certification that a product, material or installation complies with specified requirements, submit a notarized certification from the manufacturer certifying compliance with specified requirements.

a. Signature: Signed by an officer of the manufacturer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of the company.

2. Inspection and Test Reports: Requirements for submittal of inspection and test reports from independent testing agencies are specified in Division 01 Section

“Quality Requirements."

F. Contractor Quality Control Plan: Comply with requirements specified in Division 01

Section “Quality Requirements.” Provide in electronic format.

G. Application for Payment: Comply with requirements specified in the Contract Clauses and Division 01 Section “Definition of Items & Measurement and Payment”. Provide in electronic format.

4.5 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

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

Sections. Submit Informational Submittals electronically utilizing Submittal Exchange.

1. 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 Quality Control Daily Construction Reports: Prepare a daily construction report recording the following information concerning events at the site, and submit in electronic format to the CO at weekly intervals:

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1. List of subcontractors at the site.

2. Approximate count of personnel at the site.

3. High and low temperatures, general weather conditions.

4. Accidents and unusual events.

5. Meetings and significant decisions.

6. Stoppages, delays, shortages, and losses.

7. Meter readings and similar recordings.

8. Emergency procedures.

9. Orders and requests of governing authorities.

10. Change Orders received, implemented.

11. Services connected, disconnected.

12. Equipment or system tests and startups.

13. Partial Completions, occupancies.

14. Substantial Completions authorized.

C. Cost Breakdown: Following award, provide a cost breakdown schedule listing main types of work with associated costs. Provide in electronic format.

D. Schedule of Values: Comply with requirements specified in the Contract Clauses.

Provide in electronic format.

E. Accident Prevention Plan: Comply with requirements specified in Division 1 Section

“Accident Prevention.” Provide in electronic format.

F. Material Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting test results of material for compliance with requirements. Provide in electronic format.

G. Field Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting results of field tests performed either during installation of product or after product is installed in its final location, for compliance with requirements. Provide in electronic format.

H. Manufacturer's Instructions: Prepare written or published information that documents manufacturer's recommendations, guidelines, and procedures for installing or operating a product or equipment. Include name of product and name, address, and telephone number of manufacturer. Provide in electronic format.

4.6 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. General: This section includes preparation and submittal of Construction Schedules.

Submit Construction Schedules electronically utilizing Submittal Exchange.

B. Procedures:

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1. Within ten calendar days after date of Notice to Proceed, submit a detailed

Construction Schedule setting forth requirements for complete execution of the work. Provide schedules in electronic format.

a. Include a written summary narrative to explain basis of approach to work.

2. With each Progress Payment Request, submit an Updated Construction Schedule reflecting work progress to the end of the Progress Payment Request period. On each Updated Construction Schedule indicate:

a. Actual start dates for work items started during the report period.

b. The percent complete on activities that have actual start dates.

c. Actual completion dates for work items completed during report period.

d. Estimated remaining duration for work items in progress.

e. Estimated start dates for work items scheduled to start during month following report period.

f. Changes in duration of work items.

C. Schedule Requirements:

1. Schedule contract work and monitor progress using a Critical Path Method (CPM) or similar type scheduling system. Break the schedule into sub-activities to include as a minimum major suppliers, submittal approvals, and major trades.

2. Clearly indicate sequence of construction activities, grouped by base and optional items.

a. For each base and contract awarded optional item show the start and completion of work items, their major components, and interim milestones.

b. Identify and show activities for procurement, delivery, and installation of equipment and materials.

c. Identify interdependence of procurement and construction activities.

d. Identify dates for testing and inspections.

3. Prepare construction Schedule to complete the Work within the contract time requirement.

D. Reviews: The government will review and return the initial Construction Schedule submittal and subsequent schedules with comments. If revisions are noted or required, make revisions based upon comments and resubmit the Schedule.

PART 5 – TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

5.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section consists of requirements for temporary facilities and controls, including utilities, support facilities, and security and protection facilities.

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5.2 UTILITIES

A. Water Service: Use of Government existing water service facilities will be permitted without metering and without payment of use charges, as long as facilities are cleaned and maintained in a condition acceptable to CO. At Substantial Completion, restore these facilities to condition existing before initial use. Water is non-potable.

B. Sanitary Facilities: Use of Government sanitary facilities will be permitted, as long as facilities are cleaned and maintained in a condition acceptable to CO. At Substantial

Completion, restore these facilities to condition existing before initial use.

C. Electric Power and Lighting Service: Use of Government's existing electric power and lighting service will be permitted without metering and without payment of use charges, as long as equipment is maintained in a condition acceptable to CO.

D. All utilities mentioned above are being improved or replaced as part of this project, therefore they may be partially or completely interrupted and unavailable to the contractor after interruption occurs.

E. Telephone Service: The Contractor is responsible for providing telephone service deemed necessary for the duration of the construction. Cellular service signal may not be available at the site.

5.3 STORAGE AREAS

A. Coordinate on-site storage requirements with the Contracting Officer.

5.4 CONSTRUCTION WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES

A. Provide waste-collection containers in sizes adequate to handle waste from construction operations. Containerize and clearly label hazardous, dangerous, or unsanitary waste materials separately from other waste.

5.5 SUPPORT FACILITIES INSTALLATION

A. Locate temporary construction and support facilities for easy access.

5.6 SECURITY AND PROTECTION FACILITIES INSTALLATION

A. Environmental Protection: Provide protection, operate temporary facilities, and conduct construction in ways and by methods that comply with environmental regulations and that minimize possible air, waterway, and subsoil contamination or pollution or other undesirable effects. Restrict use of noisemaking tools and equipment to hours that will minimize complaints from persons or firms near Project site.

B. Barricades, Warning Signs, and Lights: Comply with standards and code requirements for erecting structurally adequate barricades. Paint with appropriate colors, graphics, and

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warning signs to inform personnel and public of possible hazard. Where appropriate and needed, provide lighting, including flashing red or amber lights.

C. Fire Protection:

1. Store combustible materials in containers in fire-safe locations.

2. Maintain unobstructed access to fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, fire-protection facilities, stairways, and other access routes for firefighting. Prohibit smoking in hazardous fire-exposure areas.

3. Supervise welding operations, combustion-type temporary heating units, and similar sources of fire ignition.

5.7 CAMPING AND LODGING

A. With written approval of the Grand Valley Ranger District, the contractor will permitted to have up ot two self-contained mobile housing behicles which may remain at the site during the period of performance.

B. With written approval of the Grand Valley Ranger District, the contractor will be permitted to occupy the Aspen Leaf Cabin (maximum of 4 persons) during the period of performance.

C. At Substainial Completion, restore these facilities to their original condition that existed prior to Contractor’s use.

PART 6 – GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS

6.1 DESCRIPTION

A. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer at least 5 calendar days prior to picking up Government-furnished materials.

B. Government furnished items to consist of the following:

1. Forest Service standard cylinder lock for use in the treatment building door.

2. Forest Service padlocks and keys for the water storage tank lid and PVC sump lid.

PART 7 – EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

7.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section consists of general procedural requirements governing execution of the

Work including, but not limited to, the following:

1. General installation of products.

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2. Progress cleaning.

3. Protection of installed construction.

4. Correction of the Work.

7.2 EXAMINATION

A. Existing Conditions: Before beginning work, investigate and verify the existence and location of mechanical and electrical systems and other construction affecting the Work.

B. Acceptance of Conditions: Examine areas, and conditions, with Installer. Record observations.

1. Examine roughing-in for electrical systems to verify actual locations of connections before equipment and fixture installation.

2. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

Proceeding with the Work indicates acceptance of surfaces and conditions.

7.3 PREPARATION

A. Field Measurements: Take field measurements as required to fit the Work properly.

B. Review of Contract Documents and Field Conditions: Immediately on discovery of the need for clarification of the Contract Documents, submit a request for information to CO.

Include a detailed description of problem encountered, together with recommendations for changing the Contract Documents.

7.4 INSTALLATION

A. General: Locate the Work and components of the Work accurately, in correct alignment and elevation, as indicated.

1. Make vertical work plumb and make horizontal work level.

B. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions and recommendations for installing products.

C. Hazardous Materials: Use products, cleaners, and installation materials that are not considered hazardous.

7.5 PROGRESS CLEANING

A. General: Clean Project site and work areas daily, including common areas. Dispose of materials lawfully.

1. Comply with requirements in NFPA 241 for removal of combustible waste materials and debris.

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2. Containerize hazardous and unsanitary waste materials separately from other waste. Mark containers appropriately and dispose of legally, according to regulations.

B. Site: Maintain Project site free of waste materials and debris.

C. Work Areas: Clean areas where work is in progress to the level of cleanliness necessary for proper execution of the Work.

D. Waste Disposal: Burying or burning waste materials on-site will not be permitted.

Washing waste materials down sewers or into waterways will not be permitted.

7.6 PROTECTION OF INSTALLED CONSTRUCTION

A. Provide final protection and maintain conditions that ensure installed Work is without damage or deterioration at time of Substantial Completion.

7.7 CORRECTION OF THE WORK

A. Repair or remove and replace defective construction. Restore damaged substrates and finishes.

1. Repairing includes replacing defective parts, refinishing damaged surfaces, touching up with matching materials, and properly adjusting operating equipment.

PART 8 – OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

8.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This Section consists of administrative and procedural requirements for operation and maintenance manuals.

8.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit two manuals in final form at least 15 working days before final inspection.

8.3 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

A. Assemble a complete set of operation and maintenance data indicating the operation and maintenance of each system, subsystem, and piece of equipment not part of a system.

Include operation and maintenance data required in individual Specification Sections and as follows:

1. Operation Data: Include emergency instructions and procedures, system and equipment descriptions, operating procedures, and sequence of operations.

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2. Maintenance Data: Include manufacturer's information, list of spare parts, maintenance procedures, maintenance and service schedules for preventive and routine maintenance, and copies of warranties and bonds.

B. Organization: Unless otherwise indicated, organize each manual into a separate section for each system and subsystem, and a separate section for each piece of equipment not part of a system. Each manual shall contain a title page, table of contents, and manual contents.

C. Title Page: Enclose title page in transparent plastic sleeve. Include the following information:

1. Subject matter included in manual.

2. Name and address of Project.

3. Name and address of Forest.

4. Date of submittal.

5. Name, address, and telephone number of Contractor.

6. Cross-reference to related systems in other operation and maintenance manuals.

D. Table of Contents: List each product included in manual, identified by product name, indexed to content of volume, and cross-referenced to Specification Section.

E. Manual Contents: Organize into sets of manageable size. Arrange contents alphabetically by system, subsystem, and equipment. If possible, assemble instructions for subsystems, equipment, and components of one system into a single binder.

1. Binders: Heavy-duty, 3-ring, vinyl-covered, loose-leaf binders, in thickness necessary to accommodate contents, sized to hold 8-1/2-by-11-inch paper; with clear plastic sleeve on spine to hold label describing contents and with pockets inside covers to hold folded oversize sheets.

a. Identify each binder on front and spine, with printed title "OPERATION

AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL," Project title or name, and subject matter of contents. Indicate volume number for multiple-volume sets.

2. Dividers: Heavy-paper dividers with plastic-covered tabs for each section. Mark each tab to indicate contents. Include typed list of products and major components of equipment included in the section on each divider, cross-referenced to

Specification Section number and title of Project Manual.

3. Protective Plastic Sleeves: Transparent plastic sleeves designed to enclose diagnostic software diskettes for computerized electronic equipment.

4. Drawings: Attach reinforced, punched binder tabs on drawings and bind with text.

a. If oversize drawings are necessary, fold drawings to same size as text pages and use as foldouts.

b. If drawings are too large to be used as foldouts, fold and place drawings in labeled envelopes and bind envelopes in rear of manual. At appropriate

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locations in manual, insert typewritten pages indicating drawing titles, descriptions of contents, and drawing locations.

F. Content: Include operation and maintenance data required in individual Specification

Sections and equipment descriptions, operating standards, operating procedures, operating logs, wiring and control diagrams, and license requirements.

G. Descriptions: Include the following:

1. Product name and model number.

2. Manufacturer's name.

3. Equipment identification with serial number of each component.

4. Equipment function.

5. Operating characteristics.

6. Performance curves.

7. Engineering data and tests.

8. Complete nomenclature and number of replacement parts.

H. Source Information: For each product, list name, address, and telephone number of

Installer or supplier.

I. Operating Procedures: Include startup, break-in, and control procedures; stopping and normal shutdown instructions; routine, normal, seasonal, and weekend operating instructions; and required sequences for electric or electronic systems.

J. Systems and Equipment Controls: Describe sequence of operation, and diagram controls as installed.

K. Maintenance Procedures: For each system, subsystem, and piece of equipment not part of a system, include manufacturers' maintenance documentation, maintenance procedures, maintenance and service schedules, drawings and diagrams for maintenance, nomenclature of parts and components, and recommended spare parts for each component part or piece of equipment.

L. Maintenance and Service Schedules: Include service and lubrication requirements, list of required lubricants for equipment, and separate schedules for preventive and routine maintenance and service with standard time allotment.

M. Warranties and Bonds: Include copies of warranties and bonds and lists of circumstances and conditions that would affect validity of warranties or bonds. Organize warranty documents into an orderly sequence based on the table of contents of the Project Manual.

1. Provide heavy paper dividers with plastic-covered tabs for each separate warranty.

Mark tab to identify the product or installation. Provide a typed description of the product or installation, including the name of the product and the name, address, and telephone number of Installer.

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PART 9 – CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

9.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section consists of administrative and procedural requirements for contract closeout, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Inspection procedures.

2. Project Record Documents.

3. Final cleaning.

9.2…