RFQ AG84N8S100103 Panguitch Admin Site Waterline.doc

CONSTRUCTION RFQ

AG-84N8-S-10-0103

COVER SHEET

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RFQ AG-84N8-S-09-0033

DUCK CREEK CAMPGROUND RESTROOM

CEDAR CITY RANGER DISTRICT

ON THE

DIXIE NATIONAL FOREST

IN UTAH

RFQ Due: August 12, 2010 at 4:30 p.m.

Return pages 2, 3, 4, and 31 to the address in block 9. Reference RFQ number on the envelope. Facsimile is also accepted: 435-865-3791, ATTN: Lu Fowler

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

PAGE OF PAGES

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

USAD-Forest Service R4-Utah Acquisition Support Center

2222 West 2300 South

Salt Lake City, UT 84119-2020 Estimated Start Date: August 15, 2010 Estimated Contract Time: 90 days

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER (See Schedule)

August 12, 2010 @ 4:30 p.m. (local time)

Fax to 435-865-3791, Attn: Lu Fowler submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

Ranger District, Dixie National Forest, Utah

Government. Beast value will be determined by

experience in similar projects and price. Award may

lowest quote. Technical abilities and price are given

Powell Ranger District Office

Panguitch, Utah

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

are not attached.

c. COUNTY

AREA CODE

NSN 7540-01-152-8084

Previous edition not usable

Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

PANGUITCH ADMINISTRATIVE SITE WATERLINE

DIXIE NATIONAL FOREST

(Page 1 of 2)

Base Bid

Total Price – Base Bid

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

PANGUITCH ADMINISTRATIVE SITE WATERLINE

DIXIE NATIONAL FOREST

(Page 2 of 2)

Option 1 – Install New Filling Station

Total Price - Option 1

Option 2 – Install New Filling Station

Total Price - Option 2

Option 3 – Lateral D

Total Price - Option 3

Option 4 – Sod

Total Price - Option 4

Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Panguitch Administrative Site Waterline

1.1 Scope of Contract

This project will replace a majority of the waterline at the Panguitch Administrative Site. Work for the project will include:

Base Bid:

· Installation of new waterline throughout the administrative site, including new waterline of varying sizes, new valves and valve boxes, new yard hydrants, and connecting to service.

· Removal and salvage of old hydrants.

· Removal and disposal of old concrete valve box.

Option(s):

1. Furnish and install a new water filling station.

2. Move and make new connection to an existing water filling station.

3. Construct Lateral D and connect to existing facility.

4. Furnish and place sod on trenches located in lawn areas.

(Note: Either option 1 or option 2 will be awarded, not both)

1.2 Project Location

The Panguitch Forest Service Administrative Site is located at approximately 450 West and Center Street in Panguitch, Utah.

1.3 Site Information and Limitations

The following site conditions are considered incidental to the contract and the contractor will not be paid directly for any of the following items:

1. Construction sites will be closed to the public during construction but open to authorized government employees. The Contractor will be responsible for signing, limiting public access and safety of public and/or government employees in the area.

2. Water for compaction and dust abatement can be obtained from the existing water system at the site.

3. There are no public restrooms at the site.

1.4 Coordination

The water system provides service to 3 homes, 1 bunkhouse, 2 trailer connections, a warehouse, and multiple yard hydrants. Interruptions to service shall be kept to a minimum.

1. Contractor shall provide the CO with a written plan of how they intend to transfer service from the old system to the new system.

2. Contractor shall provide a minimum of 48 hours warning before shutting off existing service.

3. Interruption to service shall not exceed 2 hours to any one facility.

4. Coordinate with Panguitch City in making connection to the new meter.

1.5 Staging and Storage Areas

1. Areas of staging operations and storage of materials shall be approved by the CO. The Contractor must request in writing for approval from the CO to stage trailers (work or housing) on site.

1.5 Inspection of Worksite

A. 1.

The contractor acknowledges they have taken the necessary steps to ascertain the nature and location of work, and have investigated and satisfied themselves as to the general and local conditions that can affect the work or its cost. Any failure of the contractor to take the actions described and acknowledged in this paragraph will not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work without additional expenses to the government.

1.7 Start Date Work is expected to begin in late summer or early fall of 2010.

1.8 Contract Time

1. Base: 30 Calendar Days

2. Option1: 2 Calendar Days

3. Option 2: 2 Calendar Days

4. Option 3: 4 Calendar Days

5. Option 4: 1 Calendar Day 1.9 Specifications & Drawings Include listing of Special Project Specifications or CSI Specifications.

Include the following drawings:

Sheet 1 – Cover Sheet

Sheet 2 – Vicinity Map & Project Description

Sheet 3 –Site Plan, Schematic, and Summary of Quantities

Sheet 4 – Plan View – Mainline 0+00 – 2+80

Sheet 5 – Plan View – Mainline 2+80 – 5+60

Sheet 6 – Plan View – Mainline 5+60 – 6+91

Sheet 7 – Plan View – Lateral A

Sheet 8 – Plan View – Lateral B & C

Sheet 9 – Plan View – Lateral D, E, E1, F

Sheet 10 – Valves, Thrust Blocks, Trench, and Filling Station AGAR 452.211-72 Statement of Work/Specifications (FEB 1988) The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications referenced in Section J.

AGAR 452.211-73 Attachments to Statement of Work/Specifications (FEB 1988) The attachments to the Statement of Work/Specifications listed in Section J are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

The Government's estimate is:

between $25,000 and $100,000.

USDA FOREST SERVICE, R-4

PANGUITCH ADMINISTRATIVE SITE WATERLINE

SECTION 02822 - SODDING

PART 2 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This work shall consist of preparing the sod bed; furnishing, cutting, hauling, and laying live sod of perennial turf-forming grasses.

1.2 MEASUREMENT

B. Area computations will be based upon surface measurement.

1.3 PAYMENT

C. The accepted quantities will be paid for at the contract unit price for each pay item shown in the BID SCHEDULE.

PART 3 - PRODUCTS

5.1 REQUIREMENTS

A. Materials shall meet the requirements of the following Subsections:

1. Fertilizer:

2. Fertilizer shall be a standard commercial grade and designated as starter fertilizer, such as Scotts Starter Fertilizer 24-24-4 or equivalent.

3. Fertilizer shall be furnished in new, clean, and sealed containers with the name, weight, and guaranteed analysis of contents clearly marked. Fertilizer failing to meet the specified analysis may be used providing sufficient materials are applied to supply the specified nutrients without additional cost to the Government.

4. A liquid form of fertilizer containing the minimum percentage of available nutrients may be used.

B. Water:

1. Water used in the planting or care of vegetation shall be free of oils, acids, alkalies, salts, or any substance injurious to plant life. The Engineer shall approve water sources.

C. Sod:

1. Sod shall be living, vigorously growing, and predominantly of the grass and thickness shown below having a dense root system contained in suitable sod and reasonably free from noxious weeds and grasses. When the sod is cut, its top growth shall not be more than 3 inches in height and it shall have a minimum of 1 inch of soil and root zone backing. Sod from other than commercial sources will be inspected by the Contracting Officer (CO) at the source and shall not be cut prior to approval.

PART 4 - EXECUTION

3.1 SOURCES OF SOD

A. The CO shall approve sod obtained from other than commercial sources before cutting and delivery to the project. The contractor shall notify the Engineer at least 5 days before cutting begins.

4.2 SOIL PREPARATION & CLEANUP

A. Before delivery of sod, areas to be sodded shall be brought to grades that will provide a finish matching surrounding lawn and then plowed, disked, or harrowed or otherwise loosened. Cleanup shall include removal of stones larger than 2 inches in diameter, sticks, stumps, and other debris that might interfere with the proper laying or subsequent growth of sod.

4.3 TOPSOILING

A. All topsoil from excavations shall be kept separately from other soils, then placed in the top layers of the trench.

4.4 APPLYING FERTILIZER

A. Following soil preparation, cleanup, and topsoiling, fertilizer shall be uniformly spread at the suppliers recommended rate. Mechanical spreaders, blower equipment, or other approved methods may be used for spreading fertilizer, after which the materials shall be incorporated into the soil by raking.

4.5 LAYING SOD

A. Sod shall be laid on the prepared sod bed within 24 hours after cutting, except when stored in stacks or piles, grass to grass and roots to roots for not more than 5 days. Sod shall be protected against drying from sun or wind and from freezing. The moving and laying of sod shall be done when weather conditions and soil moisture are favorable.

B. Sod shall be laid when soils are moist. Dry sod bed areas shall be well moistened before sod is laid. Sections of solid sod shall be laid edge to edge with staggered joints. Openings shall be plugged with sod or filled with acceptable loamy topsoil. After laying and joint filling, the sod shall be rolled or tamped to eliminate air pockets and provide an even surface.

4.6 CARE DURING CONSTRUCTION, WATERING, & TEMPORARY MAINTENANCE OF SODDED AREAS

A. Sod shall be watered when laid and kept moist until final acceptance of the contract. Water shall be evenly distributed at a measured rate per unit of area. Watering shall be done so as to avoid erosion and prevent damage to sodded areas.

B. Replacement of dried-out or damaged sod shall be at the contractor's expense.

spec writer: fill in method below:

END OF SECTION 02822

June 2010

USDA FOREST SERVICE, R-4

PANGUITCH ADMINISTRATIVE SITE WATERLINE

SECTION 011250 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

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

B. When more than one class, size, type, thickness, etc. is specified in the Schedule of Items for any pay item, suffixes will be added to the item number to differentiate between the pay items.

1.2 DETERMINATION OF QUANTITIES

A. The following measurements and calculations shall be used to determine contract quantities for payment.

1. For individual construction items, longitudinal and lateral measurements for area computations shall be made horizontally or corrected to horizontal measurement unless otherwise specified. Measurements for geotextiles, netting and erosion control blankets shall be along slope lines.

2. For excavation or embankment volumes, the average end area method shall be used to compute volumes. However, if in the judgment of the Contracting Officer (CO), the average end area method is impractical, measurement shall be made by volume in hauling vehicles or by other three-dimensional methods.

3. For Structures, they shall be measured according to neat lines shown on the drawings or as altered by the CO, in writing, to fit field conditions.

4. For items that are measured by the linear foot, such as pipe culverts, fencing, guardrail, piping, utilities, and underdrains, measurements shall be made parallel to the base or foundation upon which the structures are placed.

5. For aggregates weighed for payment, the tonnage shall not be adjusted for moisture content, unless otherwise provided for.

6. For standard manufactured items (such as fence, wire, plates, rolled shapes, pipe conduits) identified by gauge, weight, section dimensions, and so forth, such identifications shall be considered the nominal weights or dimensions. Unless controlled by tolerances in cited specifications, manufacturer's tolerances shall be accepted.

B. Earthwork Tolerances - Adjustments of horizontal or vertical alignment, within the tolerances specified in this contract, or shifts of balance points up to 100 feet shall be made by the contractor as necessary to produce the designed sections and to balance earthwork. Such adjustments shall not be considered as "Changes."

1.3 UNITS OF MEASUREMENT

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

1. Acre: Make longitudinal and transverse measurements for area computations horizontally.

2. 50lb Bag: Measurement will be for the actual number of 50lb bags of standard bentonite grout.

3. 94lb Bag: Measurement will be for the actual number of 94lb bags of standard cement or grout.

4. Cubic Yard (CY): A measurement computed by one of the following methods:

a. Excavation, Embankment, or Borrow. The measurement computed by the average end area method from measurements made longitudinally along a centerline or reference line.

b. Material in Place or Stockpile. The measurement computed using the dimensions of the in-place material.

c. Material in the Delivery Vehicle. The measurement computed using measurements of material in the hauling vehicles at the point of delivery. Vehicles shall be loaded to at least their water level capacity. Leveling of the loads may be required when vehicles arrive at the delivery point.

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

6. Gallons (GAL): The quantity shall be measured by any of the following methods:

a. Measured volume in container.

b. Metered volume by approved metering system.

c. Commercially package volume.

7. Hour (HR): Measurement will be for the actual number of hours (or fraction thereof) ordered by the Contracting Officer and performed by the contractor.

8. Linear Foot (LF): Measurement of work along its length from point-to-point; parallel to the base or foundation. Do not measure overlaps.

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

10. Mile: Measured horizontally along the centerline of each roadway, approach, or ramp.

11. Pound (LB): For sacked or packaged material, measurement will be the net weight as packed by the manufacturer.

12. Square Foot (SF): Measured on a plane parallel to the surface being measured.

13. Square Yard (SY): Measured on a plane parallel to the surface being measured.

14. Ton: Measured as a short ton consisting of 2,000 pounds.

1.4 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4. STAKED QUANTITIES (SQ) - These quantities are determined from staked measurements prior to construction.

5. VEHICLE QUANTITIES (VQ) - These quantities are measured or weighed in hauling vehicles.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (NOT APPLICABLE)

END OF SECTION 011250

MAY 2006

USDA FOREST SERVICE, R-4

PANGUITCH ADMINISTRATIVE SITE WATER SYSTEM

SECTION 011900 - MOBILIZATION

PART 5 - GENERAL

5.1 SUMMARY

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

5.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. The measurement shall be lump sum for mobilization. Payment shall be as follows:

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

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

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

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

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

PART 6 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 7 - EXECUTION (NOT USED)

END OF SECTION 011900

July 2005

USDA FOREST SERVICE, R-4

PANGUITCH ADMINISTRATIVE SITE WATER SYSTEM

SECTION 013300 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 8 - GENERAL

8.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, and other miscellaneous submittals. See Table 013300-1 for a summary of required submittals.

B. See other specification section within this package for additional requirements on submittal.

8.2 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. The Contracting Officer (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 re-submittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence on CO's receipt of submittal.

1. Initial Review: Allow 14 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 14 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: 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 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:

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. If more than one item is shown on submittal sheet, identify item.

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.

8.3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. No separate measurement and/or payment will be made for this section. Payment shall be included with work shown in the schedule of items.

PART 9 - PRODUCTS

9.1 ACTION SUBMITTALS – (Submittals requiring CO approval)

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:

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. Do not base Shop Drawings on reproductions of the Contract Documents or standard printed data.

1. Preparation: 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 showing field-installed wiring, including power, signal, and control wiring.

f. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

2. Wiring Diagrams: Differentiate between manufacturer-installed and field-installed wiring.

D. 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.

9.2 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS – (Submittals NOT requiring CO approval)

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

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

2. Certificates and Certifications: Certificates and certifications shall be signed by an officer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of that entity.

3. Test and Inspection Reports: Comply with requirements in Section 014130 "Contractor’s Quality Control."

B. Contractor's Construction Schedule: The contractor shall submit a Construction Schedule, for approval by CO, in accordance with the contract provisions within 5 day of commencement of work.

C. 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.

D. 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.

E. Maintenance Data: Prepare written and graphic instructions and procedures for operation and normal maintenance of products and equipment. Comply with requirements in Division 1 Section "Closeout Procedures."

F. 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.

PART 10 - EXECUTION

10.1 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.

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.

E. Substitutions – Whenever materials, products, and equipment are listed by name or brand in the specifications and/or on the drawings, it is used as a measure of quality, utility, or standard. If the Contractor prefers to use any other brand or manufacturer of same quality, appearance and utility to that specified, he shall request substitution as provided below, not less than 30 days before the planned installation of the item. The Contracting Officer will approve or disapprove the request for substitution.

F. Requests for substitutions will only be considered if contractor submits the following:

1. Complete technical data including drawings, complete performance specifications, test data, samples and performance tests of the article proposed for substitution. Submit additional information if required by Contracting Officer. All items in the above information shall be circled, tagged, or marked in some way to indicate all deviations or differences which the proposed item differs from the originally specified item.

2. Similar data as above for item originally specified. All items shall be marked to identify where/how the proposed substitution will differ.

3. A statement by the Contractor that the proposed substitution is in full compliance with the contract documents, applicable codes, and laws.

4. The Contractor shall be responsible for any effect upon related work in the project for any substitution and shall pay any additional costs generated by any substitutions.

10.2 SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE – Submittals shall be made as required by and called for in the drawings and specifications. The following table is a summary of the required submittals for the project - the table is to assist the Contractor and may not be all inclusive – additional submittals may be required by specific specifications:

TABLE 013000-1

END OF SECTION 013300

MARCH 2009

USDA FOREST SERVICE, R-4

PANGUITCH ADMINISTRATIVE SITE WATERLINE

SECTION 014100 – QUALITY CONTROL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 This work shall consist of providing quality control in conformance with the inspection, testing, and product certification requirements of this contract to ensure compliance with the drawings and specifications. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tests, and reports necessary to meet the requirements of the contract.

1.2 QUALITY CONTROL

A. The Contractor shall provide and maintain a quality control system that will ensure all services, supplies, and construction work required under this contract conforms to the contract requirements. The Contractor shall perform, or cause to be performed, the sampling, inspection, and testing required to substantiate that all services, supplies, and construction conform to the contract requirements.

B. Special Tests and Inspections: Contractor will engage a testing agency to conduct required special tests and inspections. The Contractor shall authorize the testing agency to perform the required testing and inspections on the work completed. The authority shall include:

1. Testing agency will interpret tests and inspections and state in each report whether tested and inspected work complies with or deviates from the Contract Documents.

2. Testing agency will re-test and re-inspect corrected work.

C. Retesting/Reinspecting: Contractor shall provide quality-control services for retesting and reinspection for replaced construction work or for work that failed to comply with the requirements under the contract.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Contractor Quality Control Plan

B. Permits, Licenses, and Certificates

C. Test and Inspection Reports

D. As-Built Drawings

1.4 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. No separate payment will be made for the work included under this section; rather payment shall be considered to be included in the items of work listed in the Schedule of Items.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM

A. General: Perform required testing, inspections, sampling, and similar services per direction specified in the contract drawings and specifications and in accordance with established industry standards.

3.2 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

A. At the time of the preconstruction conference, the Contractor shall submit for approval a written Contractor Quality Control Plan.

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

2. The Government reserves the right to require changes in the plan during the contract period as necessary.

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

4. At a minimum, the plan shall include the following:

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 all applicable regulations and laws.

3.3 TEST AND INSPECTION REPORTS

A. Submit three copies of complete test results no later than three calendar days after the test was performed.

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

C. Testing and Inspection Reports shall include the following:

1. Date of issue.

2. Project title and number.

3. Name, address, and telephone number of testing agency.

4. Dates and locations of samples, tests, or inspections.

5. Names of individuals performing tests and inspections.

6. Reference Specification Section(s).

7. Complete test or inspection data.

8. Test and inspection results and an interpretation of test results.

9. Ambient conditions at time sample was taken, tested, or inspected.

10. Comments or professional opinion on whether tested or inspected work complies with the Contract Document requirements.

11. Name and signature of laboratory inspector.

12. Recommendations on retesting and reinspecting.

3.4 PERMITS, LICENSES, AND CERTIFICATES

A. For Contracting Officer’s records, submit copies of permits, licenses, certifications, inspection reports, releases, jurisdictional settlements, notices, receipts for fee payments, judgments, correspondence, records, and similar documents, established for compliance with standards and regulations relevant to the on performance of the work.

3.5 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The Contractor shall maintain a set of the contract drawings depicting as-built conditions. These drawings shall be maintained in a current condition and shall be available for review. All variations from the original contract drawings shall be indicated in red on the drawings. Upon completion of the contract work, as-built drawings shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer.

3.6 SAMPLING, TESTING, AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

A. Sampling, testing, and Certification requirements and frequency for specific items shall be as specified in the drawings and specification. The following table is a summary of the required sampling, testing, and certification for the project - the table is to assist the Contractor, but may not be all inclusive – additional submittals may be required by specific specification section:

TABLE 014100-1

END OF SECTION 014100

MARCH 2010

USDA FOREST SERVICE, R-4

PANGUITCH ADMINISTRATIVE SITE WATER SYSTEM

SECTION 024100 - WASTE MATERIAL DISPOSAL

PART 11 - GENERAL

11.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the loading, handling, hauling, and placing of excess excavation material, unsuitable excavation material, clearing and grubbing debris, construction debris and demolition materials.

11.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. There will be no separate measurement or payment for work in this Section. Waste material disposal is considered incidental to other items of work shown in the Schedule of Items.

PART 12 - PRODUCTS – NOT APPLICABLE

PART 13 - EXECUTION

13.1 Waste material to be removed:

CHOOSE APPLICABLE PARAGRAPHS:

A. All excavated material not used in the construction of embankments or backfilling of trenches, or other excess material resulting from the excavation and embankment operation shall be hauled to a disposal area.

B. All unsuitable excavated material, oversize boulders, stumps, slash and other clearing and grubbing debris shall be hauled to a disposal area.

1. The Contractor does have the option of breaking oversized boulders into sizes small enough to incorporate into the embankment according to Specification 312225.

C. All demolition materials, garbage, and other refuse generated shall be removed from the project site and legally disposed off of Government property in an approved landfill.

1. The contractor is responsible for all costs and permits associated with landfill disposal.

2. The Government is not responsible for waste material upon its departure from the project site.

REVISION HISTORY:

Adapted for R4 during the Water/Wastewater spec-writing session in January, 2004. Primary author: Ronald Lange.

REPLACES: R4 CSI Section 02135 (Landfill and Forest disposal).

12/2004: REVIEWED AND EDITED BY D. WEWER

3/20/2006: D. Wewer - Updated Section to new numbering system.

END OF SECTION 024100

APRIL 2009

USDA FOREST SERVICE, R-4

PANGUITCH ADMINISTRATIVE SITE WATER SYSTEM

SECTION 024102 - REMOVAL, DISPOSAL, & SALVAGE OF EXISTING STRUCTURES

PART 14 - GENERAL

14.1 SUMMARY

A. Work includes the removal and disposal of existing structures, obstructions, constructed features and elements designated for removal. Items to remain will be designated by the Contracting Officer prior to demolition work.

1. Removal and Disposal - Items designated for removal and disposal shall include but is not limited to:

a. Concrete Valve Box

b. Concrete Sidewalk

2. Removal and Salvage - Items designated for removal and salvage:

a. Water Hydrants

b. Curb Valves and Boxes

B. The work also includes the excavation, backfill, scarifying, and re-contouring of the areas around features and elements removed.

14.2 Related Sections Include the Following:

A. Section 024100 “Waste Material Disposal.”

14.3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Measurement and Payment shall be lump sum for the work associated with removal, disposal, and salvage of all existing structures, obstructions, constructed features and elements.

PART 15 - PRODUCTS – not applicable

PART 16 - EXECUTION

16.1 REMOVAL

A. The Contractor may elect to use any means to remove the structures or constructed features, as long as he provides for the safety of the public, preservation of the surrounding site and structures to remain, and does not damage the items to be salvaged.

16.2 BACKFILL

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

B. Backfilling shall not be done when the depression is saturated or flooded with water. Puddling methods of backfill consolidation will not be permitted.

1. Backfilling shall not be done when the depression is saturated or flooded with water. Puddling methods of backfill consolidation will not be permitted.

2. Backfill shall be brought up in 12-inch compacted layers.

3. Compaction shall be by mechanical tampers, with at least three passes over the entire surface.

4. Maximum size of rock in backfill shall be 8 inches.

5. Backfill shall be compacted and rounded 6 inches above the natural ground.

6. When topsoil replacement is required, backfill and compaction shall be as specified above, except the backfill shall terminate 6 inches below the natural ground. Placement of topsoil, when required, shall comply with the applicable specification.

C. Excessive settlement or other evidence of improper backfill shall be corrected by reopening the excavation to the depth required for proper refilling and compaction.

16.3 DISPOSAL

A. All concrete shall be removed from the project site and legally disposed off of Government property in an approved landfill.

1. The contractor is responsible for all costs and permits associated with landfill disposal.

2. The Government is not responsible for waste material upon its departure from the project site.

16.4 SALVAGE

A. Items requiring salvage shall be removed and transported by method that will not cause damage to the item. Items shall be moved to the storage area at the administrative site.

16.5 FINISHING AND CLEANUP

A. After the area has been backfilled, the disturbed area shall be finish graded to present a natural appearance, scarified to accept seeding, and cleaned up by removing of all debris and material.

REVISION HISTORY:

Primary Author: Ronald Lange. Written during the water/wastewater spec-writing session in January, 2004.

REPLACES: CSI Section 02119

12/2004: REVIEWED AND EDITED BY D. WEWER

4/26/05 D. WEWER – CHANGED “DIVISION XX” DESIGNATION TO SECTION “XXXXX.” ALSO REMOVED REFERENCE TO “SITE CLEARING” SPEC SINCE IT WAS REPLACED BY 02230 “CLEARING AND GRUBBING.”

3/20/2006: D. Wewer - Updated Section to new numbering system.

END OF SECTION 024102

MARCH 2009

USDA FOREST SERVICE, R-4

PANGUITCH ADMINISTRATIVE SITE WATER SYSTEM

SECTION 033000 - CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

PART 17 - GENERAL

17.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section specifies cast-in place concrete, including formwork, reinforcement, concrete materials, mixture design, placement procedures, and finishes.

17.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Cementitious Materials: Portland cement alone or in combination with one or more of the following: blended hydraulic cement, fly ash and other pozzolans, ground granulated blast-furnace slag, and silica fume; subject to compliance with requirements.

17.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated.

B. Design Mixtures: For each concrete mixture. Indicate amounts of mixing water to be withheld for later addition at Project site.

C. Steel Reinforcement Shop Drawings when project design requires special consideration.

D. Field quality-control test reports.

17.4 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Except as listed otherwise in the section, no separate measurement or payment will be made for work in this section. Payment will be included at the contract unit price for items shown on the Schedule of Items. Except for the following item listed in the Schedule of Items.

B. Concrete Sidewalk – Measurement and payment, as shown in the Schedule of Items, shall be Square Yards (SY) of concrete placed and finished as measured in place.

PART 18 - PRODUCTS

18.1 CONCRETE MATERIALS

A. Cementitious Material: Use the following cementitious materials, of the same type, brand, and source, throughout Project:

Select type and color of portland cement from options in subparagraph below.

1. Portland Cement: ASTM C 150, Type II.

Select class of aggregate from options in paragraph below or revise to suit Project. ASTM C 33 limits deleterious substances in coarse aggregate depending on climate severity and in-service location of concrete. Classes in first set of options are ASTM C 33 default classes for concrete exposed to weather for Severe, Moderate, and Negligible weathering regions, respectively. Revise first two options to Class 4S or 4M if concrete will be exposed to frequent wetting. Retain last option if damage caused by concrete expansion from alkali silica or alkali carbonate reactions is anticipated.

B. Normal-Weight Aggregates: ASTM C 33, graded, from a single source.

1. Maximum Coarse-Aggregate Size: 1 inch nominal.

2. Fine Aggregate: Free of materials with deleterious reactivity to alkali in cement.

C. Water: ASTM C 94/C 94M and potable.

D. Fly ash, ground iron blast-furnace slag, or silica fume may partially replace cement in any mix as follows:

1. Fly Ash:

a. Class F – Not more than 20 percent of the minimum mass of portland cement may be replaced with class F fly ash.

b. Class C – Not more than 25 percent of the minimum mass of portland cement may be replaced with class F fly ash.

2. Ground Iron Blast-Furnace Slag: Not more than 25 percent of the minimum mass of portland cement may be replaced with ground iron blast-furnace slag.

3. Silica Fume (microsilica): Not more than 10 percent of the minimum mass of portland cement may be replaced with silica fume.

4. Additionally, fly ash, slag, and silica fume will constitute no more than 50 percent of the total replacement weight.

18.2 ADMIXTURES

A. Air-Entraining Admixture: ASTM C 260.

B. Chemical Admixtures: Provide admixtures certified by manufacturer to be compatible with other admixtures and that will not contribute water-soluble chloride ions exceeding those permitted in hardened concrete. Do not use calcium chloride or admixtures containing calcium chloride.

1. Retarding Admixture: ASTM C 494/C 494M, Type B.

Retain paragraph and subparagraphs below for integrally colored concrete.

C. Synthetic Fiber: Monofilament or fibrillated polypropylene fibers engineered and designed for use in concrete pavement, complying with ASTM C 1116, Type III, 1/2 to 1-1/2 inches long.

Revise fiber type if adding polyester or nylon fibers. Monofilament fibers help reduce plastic shrinkage cracking. Manufacturers claim fibrillated fibers also improve hardened concrete properties.

Retain one of three paragraphs and associated subparagraphs below if plastic water vapor retarders are required. ASTM E 1745 sets three performance classes for plastic water vapor retarders: Classes A, B, and C. The water-vapor permeance value is the same for each class. Class A sets the highest tensile-strength and puncture-resistance requirements, while Class C sets the lowest. Thickness is not governed by ASTM E 1745.

Penetrating liquid floor treatment in paragraph below is commonly applied to harden and densify floors of warehouses and distribution facilities, imparting a clear satin sheen to finished floor. Pigmented products may also be available. Although formulations vary, manufacturers claim these nonfluosilicate liquids improve abrasion and chemical resistance and dustproof concrete surface. When approved by manufacturers, these products may be installed over mineral dry-shake floor hardeners or integrally colored concrete.

18.3 CURING MATERIALS

If subparagraphs titled "Available Products" or "Products" are retained in this Article, coordinate with Part 2 "Manufacturers" Article. Retain "Available" for nonproprietary and delete for semiproprietary specifications.

Select curing aids and materials from remaining paragraphs.

A. Moisture-Retaining Cover: ASTM C 171, polyethylene film or white burlap-polyethylene sheet.

B. Water: Potable.

Retain paragraph and subparagraphs below if a dissipating-type, waterborne, membrane-forming curing compound is required. Although the EPA mandates maximum VOC emissions of 350 g/L for curing compounds, verify VOC emission limits of authorities having jurisdiction. If slow breakdown of curing membrane could interfere with bonding of floor coverings, retain removal subparagraph in "Concrete Protecting and Curing" Article in Part 3.

C. Clear, Waterborne, Membrane-Forming Curing Compound: ASTM C 309, Type 1, Class B, dissipating or nondissipating. Liquid Membrane-Forming Compounds.