2_CanyonRimDeck_Specifications_Final_2014_07_28.doc

Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

CANYON RIM OVERLOOK DECK REPLACEMENT

Final Design Review

7/28/2014

1.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

A. Base Bid:

1. This project includes all requirements necessary for the reconstruction of the Canyon Rim Deck Structure. All existing structural wood timbers, columns, decking, fascia, steps, and benches are to be demolished and disposed of. All demolished material is to be disposed of as required by the local jurisdictions. New structural pressure treated wood timbers, columns, decking, fascia, bench, steel plates, new connections and bolts are to be provided as shown in the drawings and specifications. All existing steel brackets and bolts are to be saved, sand-blasted, powder coated, re-painted and re-used where shown in the drawings and specifications. Existing Sign Placard is to be detached, stored for future use, and re-installed. Existing railings, metal panels are to be detached, stored for future installation, repainted to match existing color and texture, and re-installed.

B. Bid Option #1:

1. Construct new rock wall and railing at entry stairs and pathway as shown in the drawings and specifications.

2. Replace courtyard wood bench as shown in the drawings and specifications.

1.2 PROJECT LOCATION

A. The project is located in the Flaming Gorge Ranger District of the Ashley National Forest, Daggett County, Utah, in Section 28, T 2 N, R 21 E. It is located approximately 40 miles north of Vernal, UT, and approximately 72 miles South of Green River, WY.

1.3 SITE INFORMATION AND LIMITATIONS

A. 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. The Immediate construction site will be closed to the public during construction, but the surrounding campgrounds shall remain open to the public.. The contractor will be responsible for signing and limiting public access to the area where the construction is.

2. There is no existing electrical service for the site. Contractor shall be responsible for providing his own power to use during construction.

3. Depending on the time of year that construction occurs, there may be no water service directly on site, but it may be within a short distance of 300 yards. Contractor shall verify with COR water use and restrictions.

4. Toilet facilities are on site. Contractor and workers shall have access to toilet facilities during construction. Verify with COR which toilets shall be available.

5. All construction equipment shall be pressure washed before entering the Site. The removal of mud and debris from treads, tracks and undercarriage, with emphasis on axles, frame, cross-members, motor mounts, and underneath steps, running boards, and front bumper/brushguard assemblies will be required. The purpose is to reduce or eliminate the transportation of noxious weeds, which is required by Federal and State regulations.

6. Construction Hours – Hours of operation for the construction, demolition, excavation and subsequent cleanup shall be only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

1.4 TEMPORARY ACCESS

A. Parking: Use designated areas for construction personnel or as approved by the Contracting Officer. Coordinate all other parking with the Contracting Officer.

1.5 WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

A. Waste Management Plan: Submit 3 copies of plan within 14 days of date established for the Notice to Proceed.

B. Processing waste material for salvage and recycling is encouraged.

C. The Contractor shall provide and maintain appropriate waste disposal containers or bins at the project site for the duration of the project construction. Verify with Contracting Office for placement of disposal containers and bins on the project site.

D. Waste material and debris shall be picked up and deposited in the waste disposal bins on a daily basis. Containers must be emptied on a weekly basis unless more frequent empting is needed.

E. Burning or burying of construction waste material on site will not be permitted. Material shall be disposed of in accordance with the Waste Material Disposal specification.

1.6 TRAFFIC CONTROL AND CONSTRUCTION SIGNING

A. No work that endangers, interferes, or conflicts with traffic or access to work sites shall be performed until a plan for satisfactory warning and handling of traffic has been submitted by the Contractor and approved by the CO and Local Transportation Authority. Construction signing for traffic control shall conform to the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). All traffic control signs will be placed in areas adequate for a truck pulling a fifth wheel trailer to be turned around. Contractor shall not be paid directly for this item, rather it will be considered incidental to other items of work listed in the Schedule of Items.

B. Provide project signs as indicated. Unauthorized signs are not permitted.

1. Identification Signs: Provide Project identification signs.

2. Temporary Signs: Provide other signs as indicated and as required informing public and individuals seeking entrance to Project.

3. Provide temporary, directional signs for construction personnel and visitors as required.

4. Maintain and touchup signs so they are legible at all times.

1.7 FIELD OFFICES, WORK CAMPS, STAGING AND STORAGE AREAS

A. Within 15 day of Notice to Proceed, Contractor shall submit a site plan showing proposed staging areas, access and parking locations, and storage areas for review and approval by the CO.

B. Areas for 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) on site. Overnight camping on site will be allowed with approval from the CO.

1.8 INSPECTION OF WORKSITE

A. 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.

1.9 START DATE

A. September 2014

1.10 CONTRACT TIME

A. 90 Calendar Days

1.11 SPECIFICATIONS

A. The following specifications are attached. Some sections in the schedule of items refer to other sections not listed and are subsidiary to, or are included in payment for other pay items in this contract. These items are considered incidental and no additional compensation will be made.

Section 000050 - Overlook Deck Replacement Section 011250 - Measurement And Payment Section 013300 - Submittal Procedures Section 014100 - Quality Control Section 017320 - Selective Demolition Section 024100 - Waste Material Disposal Section 051200 - Structural Steel Framing Section 061000 - Rough Carpentry

END OF SECTION C

May 2014

USDA FOREST SERVICE, R-4

CANYON RIM OVERLOOK DECK REPLACEMENT

SECTION 000050 - OVERLOOK DECK REPLACEMENT

PART 2 - GENERAL

2.1 SUMMARY

A. This project includes all requirements and necessary construction to remove the existing deck and reconstruct a new deck as shown in the project drawings.

B. Work that will be completed in this project will include the following.

1. Base Bid:

a. All existing structural wood timbers, columns, decking, fascia, steps, and benches are to be demolished and disposed of. All demolished material is to be disposed of as required by the local jurisdictions.

b. New structural pressure treated wood timbers, columns, decking, fascia, bench, steel plates, new connections and bolts are to be provided as shown in the drawings and specifications. All existing steel brackets and bolts are to be saved, sand-blasted, powder coated, re-painted and re-used where shown in the drawings and specifications.

c. Existing Sign Placard is to be detached, stored for future use, and re-installed.

d. Existing railings, metal panels are to be detached, stored for future installation, repainted to match existing color and texture, and re-installed.

2. Bid Option #1:

a. Construct new rock wall and railing at entry stairs and pathway as shown in the drawings and specifications.

b. Replace courtyard wood bench as shown in the drawings and specifications.

2.2 REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS

A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by the basic designation only.

2012 International Building Code

2012 International Residential Code

2012 International Plumbing Code

2012 International Mechanical Code

2012 International Fuel Gas Code

2009 International Energy Conservation Code

2014 National Electrical Code

2014 National Fire Protection Association Standards 13R and 13D.

2010 Americans with Disabilities Act/Architectural Barriers Act Guidelines (ADA/ABAG) (http://www.access-board.gov/adaag/html/adaag.htm

2.3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Deck Replacement - Measurement and Payment shall be Lump Sum Quantity (LSQ) as shown in the Schedule of Items for the demolition and remodel of the Canyon Rim Overlook Deck, completed and ready for use. Measurement shall include all work items included in the drawings and specifications.

B. Bid Option #1 (Rock Wall, Railing, and Courtyard Bench) - Measurement and Payment shall be Lump Sum Quantity (LSQ) as shown in the Schedule of Items for the demolition and construction of the new Rock wall with Railing, and a new courtyard Bench, completed and ready for use. Measurement shall include all work items included in the drawings and specifications.

2.4 RELATED WORK

A. The work shall be in accordance with the contract drawings.

B. The work shall be in accordance with the following specifications. The subsidiary specifications are referred to in the text by the Section designation only.

SECTION 000050 – CANYON RIM OVERLOOK DECK REPLACEMENT

SECTION 011250 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

SECTION 013300 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

SECTION 014100 – QUALITY CONTROL

SECTION 014100 - SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

SECTION 017320 - WASTE MATERIAL DISPOSAL

SECTION 051200 - ROUGH CARPENTRY

SECTION 061000 - STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMING

PART 3 - PRODUCTS - Not Applicable

PART 4 - EXECUTION

4.1 GENERAL

A. Work shall be completed in accordance with the contract drawings and specifications.

END OF SECTION 000050

March 2014

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SECTION 011250 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 5 - GENERAL

5.1 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.

5.2 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."

5.3 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.

5.4 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 cause 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 6 - PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

PART 7 - EXECUTION (NOT APPLICABLE)

END OF SECTION 011250

JUNE 2009

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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. 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.

E. 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 014100 "Quality Control."

B. 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.

C. 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.

D. Maintenance Data: Prepare written and graphic instructions and procedures for operation and normal maintenance of products and equipment.

E. 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

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SECTION 014100 - QUALITY CONTROL

PART 11 - GENERAL

11.1 SUMMARY

A. 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.

B. In addition to the required sampling, testing, and certifications listed in the specifications the contractor shall complete the testing and inspections called for on the structural drawings as “Special Inspections.” The “Special Inspections” shall be completed by an independent testing agency in accordance with the drawings and the International Building Code. When required sampling, testing, and certifications are in conflict, the most stringent requirement will apply – if there is still conflict, the contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer for direction.

11.2 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.

11.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Contractor Quality Control Plan

B. Permits, Licenses, and Certificates

C. Test and Inspection Reports

D. As-Built Drawings

11.4 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 12 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 13 - EXECUTION

13.1 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.

13.2 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.

13.3 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:

SPEC WRITER: REVISE LIST BELOW TO SUIT PROJECT.

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.

13.4 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.

13.5 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.

13.6 SAMPLING, TESTING, AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

A. Sampling, testing, and Certification requirements and frequency for specific items shall be as specified in the drawings and specifications.

END OF SECTION 014100

MAY 2009

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SECTION 017320 - SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

PART 14 - GENERAL

14.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes demolition and removal of the following:

SPEC WRITER: ADJUST LIST BELOW TO SUIT PROJECT.

1. Selected portions of a structure.

2. Repair procedures for selective demolition operations.

14.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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

14.3 DEFINITIONS

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

B. Existing to Remain: Existing items of construction that are not to be removed and that are not otherwise indicated to be removed, removed and salvaged, or removed and reinstalled.

14.4 MATERIALS OWNERSHIP

A. Except for items or materials indicated to be reused, salvaged, reinstalled, or otherwise indicated to remain Government property, demolished materials shall become Contractor's property and shall be removed from Project site.

14.5 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Maintain access to existing walkways, corridors, and other adjacent occupied or used facilities.

1. Do not close or obstruct walkways, corridors, or other occupied or used facilities without written permission from authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Government assumes no responsibility for condition of areas to be selectively demolished.

1. Conditions existing at time of inspection for bidding purpose will be maintained by Government as far as practical.

C. Hazardous Materials: It is not expected that hazardous materials will be encountered in the Work.

1. Hazardous materials will be removed by Government before start of the Work.

2. If materials suspected of containing hazardous materials are encountered, do not disturb; immediately notify Contracting Officer (CO). Hazardous materials will be removed by Government under a separate contract.

SPEC WRITER: RETAIN PARAGRAPH AND SUBPARAGRAPHS ABOVE AND DELETE FIRST PARAGRAPH AND SUBPARAGRAPHS BELOW IF ASBESTOS IS PRESENT AND GOVERNMENT HAS A SEPARATE CONTRACT TO ABATE ASBESTOS BEFORE SELECTIVE DEMOLITION BEGINS.

D. Storage or sale of removed items or materials on-site will not be permitted.

E. Utility Service: Maintain existing utilities indicated to remain in service and protect them against damage during selective demolition operations.

1. Maintain fire-protection facilities in service during selective demolition operations.

PART 15 - PRODUCTS

15.1 REPAIR MATERIALS

A. Use repair materials identical to existing materials.

1. If identical materials are unavailable or cannot be used for exposed surfaces, use materials that visually match existing adjacent surfaces to the fullest extent possible.

2. Use materials whose installed performance equals or surpasses that of existing materials.

PART 16 - EXECUTION

16.1 EXAMINATION

A. Verify that utilities have been disconnected and capped.

B. Survey existing conditions and correlate with requirements indicated to determine extent of selective demolition required.

C. When unanticipated mechanical, electrical, or structural elements that conflict with intended function or design are encountered, investigate and measure the nature and extent of conflict. Promptly submit a written report to CO.

16.2 UTILITY SERVICES

A. Existing Utilities: Maintain services indicated to remain and protect them against damage during selective demolition operations.

B. Do not interrupt existing utilities serving occupied or operating facilities unless authorized in writing by CO and authorities having jurisdiction. Provide temporary services during interruptions to existing utilities, as acceptable to CO and to authorities having jurisdiction.

1. Provide at least 72 hours notice to CO if shutdown of service is required during changeover.

SPEC WRITER: RETAIN ONE OF TWO "UTILITY REQUIREMENTS" PARAGRAPHS AND ASSOCIATED SUBPARAGRAPHS BELOW, IF APPLICABLE.

C. Utility Requirements: Locate, identify, disconnect, and seal or cap off indicated utilities serving areas to be selectively demolished.

1. Arrange to shut off indicated utilities with utility companies.

2. If utility services are required to be removed, relocated, or abandoned, provide temporary utilities before proceeding with selective demolition that bypass area of selective demolition and that maintain continuity of service to other parts of building.

3. Cut off pipe or conduit in walls or partitions to be removed. Cap, valve, or plug and seal remaining portion of pipe or conduit after bypassing.

D. Utility Requirements: Do not start selective demolition work until utility disconnecting and sealing have been completed and verified in writing.

16.3 PREPARATION

A. Site Access and Temporary Controls: Conduct selective demolition and debris-removal operations to ensure minimum interference with roads, streets, walks, walkways, and other adjacent occupied and used facilities.

1. Do not close or obstruct streets, walks, walkways, or other adjacent occupied or used facilities without permission from CO and authorities having jurisdiction. Provide alternate routes around closed or obstructed traffic ways if required by governing regulations.

2. Erect temporary protection, such as walks, fences, railings, canopies, and covered passageways, where required by authorities having jurisdiction.

3. Protect existing site improvements, appurtenances, and landscaping to remain.

B. Temporary Facilities: Provide temporary barricades and other protection required to prevent injury to people and damage to adjacent buildings and facilities to remain.

16.4 POLLUTION CONTROLS

A. Dust Control: Use water mist, temporary enclosures, and other suitable methods to limit spread of dust and dirt. Comply with governing environmental-protection regulations.

B. Disposal: Remove and transport debris in a manner that will prevent spillage on adjacent surfaces and areas.

C. Cleaning: Clean adjacent structures and improvements of dust, dirt, and debris caused by selective demolition operations. .

16.5 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

A. General: Demolish and remove existing construction only to the extent required by new construction and as indicated. Use methods required to complete the Work within limitations of governing regulations.

1. Neatly cut openings and holes plumb, square, and true to dimensions required. Use cutting methods least likely to damage construction to remain or adjoining construction.

2. Cut or drill from the exposed or finished side into concealed surfaces to avoid marring existing finished surfaces.

3. Do not use cutting torches until work area is cleared of flammable materials. At concealed spaces, such as duct and pipe interiors, verify condition and contents of hidden space before starting flame-cutting operations. Maintain portable fire-suppression devices during flame-cutting operations.

4. Locate selective demolition equipment and remove debris and materials so as not to impose excessive loads on supporting walls, floors, or framing.

B. Existing Facilities: Comply with CO’s requirements for using and protecting walkways, building entries, and other building facilities during selective demolition operations.

16.6 PATCHING AND REPAIRS

A. General: Promptly repair damage to adjacent construction caused by selective demolition operations.

B. Repairs: Where repairs to existing surfaces are required, patch to produce surfaces suitable for new materials.

C. Finishes: Restore exposed finishes of patched areas and extend restoration into adjoining construction in a manner that eliminates evidence of patching and refinishing.

D. Floors and Walls: Where walls or partitions that are demolished extend one finished area into another, patch and repair floor and wall surfaces in the new space. Provide an even surface of uniform finish color, texture, and appearance. Remove existing floor and wall coverings and replace with new materials, if necessary, to achieve uniform color and appearance.

E. Ceilings: Patch, repair, or rehang existing ceilings as necessary to provide an even-plane surface of uniform appearance.

16.7 DISPOSAL OF DEMOLISHED MATERIALS

A. General: Promptly dispose of demolished materials. Do not allow demolished materials to accumulate on-site.

B. Burning: Do not burn demolished materials.

C. Disposal: Transport demolished materials off Government property and legally dispose of them.

END OF SECTION 017320

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SECTION 024100 - WASTE MATERIAL DISPOSAL

PART 17 - GENERAL

17.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the loading, handling, hauling, and placing of construction debris.

17.2 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 18 - PRODUCTS – NOT APPLICABLE

PART 19 - EXECUTION

19.1 Waste material to be removed:

A. All demolition materials, excess building materials, garbage, and other refuse generated shall be hauled to a disposal area.

19.2 Disposal Site:

A. All waste material 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.

END OF SECTION 024100

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SECTION 051200 - STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMING

PART 20 - GENERAL

20.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes structural steel connections.

20.2 DEFINITIONS:

A. Structural Steel: Elements of structural-steel frame, as classified by AISC 303, "Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges."

20.3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Retain first paragraph below if fabricator is responsible for selecting or completing details of structural-steel connections required to withstand specific design loads. AISC 303 requires that connection details be submitted for approval if fabricator selects or completes them.

A. Steel is to be fabricated and erected in accordance with AISC “Specifications for Design, Fabrication, and Erection of Structural Steel Buildings.”

20.4 SUBMITTALS

First three paragraphs below are defined in Division 01 Section "Submittal Procedures" as "Action Submittals."

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

B. Shop Drawings: Show fabrication of structural-steel components (sizes, dimensions, and required connection details).

Remaining paragraphs are defined in Division 01 Section "Submittal Procedures" as "Informational Submittals."

C. Qualification Data: For qualified Installer.

D. Welding certificates.

Coordinate first paragraph below with qualification requirements in Division 01 Section "Quality Requirements."

E. Mill test reports for structural steel, including chemical and physical properties.

F. Source quality-control reports.

20.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

Retain first paragraph below if AISC certification of fabricator is required. Category STD is for steel building structures; other categories in fabricator certification program are for bridges.

A. Fabricator Qualifications: Special inspections as required in the special inspection schedule in the structural drawings shall be completed except where the fabricator is a qualified fabricator that participates in the AISC Quality Certification Program and is designated an AISC-Certified Plant, Category STD. In which case, scheduled special inspections are not required.

Retain first paragraph below if AISC certification of Installer (Erector) is required. Because this is a recently established program, verify availability of certified erectors.

B. Installer Qualifications: Special inspections as required in the special inspection schedule in the structural drawings shall be completed except where the installer is a qualified installer who participates in the AISC Quality Certification Program and is designated an AISC-Certified Erector, Category CSE. In which case, scheduled special inspections are not required.

AWS states that welding qualifications remain in effect indefinitely unless welding personnel have not welded for more than six months or there is a specific reason to question their ability.

C. Welding Qualifications: Qualify procedures and personnel according to AWS D1.1/D1.1M, "Structural Welding Code - Steel."

D. Comply with applicable provisions of the following specifications and documents:

Retain references in subparagraphs below if applicable. Insert others to suit Project.

1. AISC 303.

2. AISC 360.

3. RCSC's "Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A 325 or A 490 Bolts."

E. Preinstallation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site.

20.6 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT:

A. There will be no separate measurement or payment work in this section. Payment will be included in the contract unit price for items shown in the Schedule of Items.

PART 21 - PRODUCTS

21.1 STRUCTURAL-STEEL MATERIALS

A. Structural steel shapes, plates, and bars: per the structural drawings.

Retain first paragraph below if recycled content is required for LEED-NC, LEED-CI, or LEED-CS Credits MR 4.1 and MR 4.2. USGBC allows a default value of 25 percent to be used for steel, without documentation; higher percentages can be claimed if they are supported by appropriate documentation. The Steel Recycling Institute indicates that hollow structural shapes, pipe, and steel plates are made by the basic oxygen furnace method, which typically has 23 percent postconsumer recycled content and 1.5 percent preconsumer recycled content; and rolled structural shapes are made by the electric arc furnace method, which typically has 57.5 percent postconsumer recycled content and 6.5 percent preconsumer recycled content.

B. Cold-Formed Hollow Structural Sections: ASTM A 500, Grade B, structural tubing Fy=46 ksi.

C. Steel Pipe: ASTM A847, Grade 50, FY=50 ksi

D. Welding Electrodes: Use E70XX Electrodes. Comply with AWS requirements.

21.2 BOLTS, CONNECTORS, AND ANCHORS

If using bolts in first paragraph below for some connections and ASTM A 490 (ASTM A 490M) bolts for others, indicate location of each on Drawings.

A. Anchor Rods: ASTM A307

If using bolts in first paragraph below for some connections and ASTM A 325 (ASTM A 325M) bolts in paragraph above for others, indicate location of each on Drawings. Retain option below if applicable.

Retain shear connectors in first paragraph below if shop or field welding to steel framing is required.

B. Shear Connectors: ASTM A 108, Grades 1015 through 1020, headed-stud type, cold-finished carbon steel; AWS D1.1/D1.1M, Type B.

Retain appropriate materials in first paragraph below or revise if other materials are required. AISC uses the generic term "anchor rods" to include unheaded rods and headed bolts and notes that "ASTM F 1554 is the preferred material specification for anchor rods." Verify availability of ASTM F 1554, Grade 55, weldable, before specifying.

21.3 SHOP CONNECTIONS

A. High-Strength Bolts: Shop install high-strength bolts according to RCSC's "Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A 325 or A 490 Bolts" for type of bolt and type of joint specified.

RCSC requires that joint types be specified in the Contract Documents for most loading conditions. See Evaluations for a discussion of the joint types in subparagraph below, which are the three types RCSC now recognizes. Insert particular bolt pretensioning method for pretensioned or slip-critical joints if required; RCSC states that each type can provide satisfactory results.

1. Joint Type: Snug tightened.

B. Weld Connections: Comply with AWS D1.1/D1.1M for tolerances, appearances, welding procedure specifications, weld quality, and methods used in correcting welding work.

21.4 SHOP PRIMING

Retain this article if shop priming is required.

A. Shop prime steel surfaces except the following:

Retain, revise, or delete five subparagraphs below to suit Project.

1. Surfaces embedded in concrete or mortar. Extend priming of partially embedded members to a depth of 2 inches.

2. Surfaces to be field welded.

3. Surfaces to be high-strength bolted with slip-critical connections.

4. Surfaces to receive sprayed fire-resistive materials (applied fireproofing).

5. Galvanized surfaces.

B. Surface Preparation: Clean surfaces to be painted. Remove loose rust and mill scale and spatter, slag, or flux deposits. Prepare surfaces according to the following specifications and standards:

Retain surface-preparation standards in two subparagraphs below or revise to suit Project. Coordinate minimum surface-preparation requirements with selection of primers, paint, and coating systems. See Evaluations.

Cleaning in both subparagraphs removes loose rust, mill scale, and paint. Cleaning in first subparagraph is minimum surface preparation accepted by AISC for painted steel.

1. SSPC-SP 2, "Hand Tool Cleaning."

2. SSPC-SP 3, "Power Tool Cleaning."

C. Priming: Immediately after surface preparation, apply primer according to manufacturer's written instructions and at rate recommended by SSPC to provide a minimum dry film thickness of 1.5 mils. Use priming methods that result in full coverage of joints, corners, edges, and exposed surfaces.

21.5 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL

Retain this article if fabricator's shop testing is required and revise to suit local practices and requirements of authorities having jurisdiction. Consider deleting if requiring AISC-certified fabricators and if authorities having jurisdiction approve fabrication work without special inspections. Coordinate with "Fabricator Qualifications" Paragraph in "Quality Assurance" Article.

A. Testing Agency: Contractor will engage an independent testing and inspecting agency to perform shop tests and inspections and prepare test reports.

1. Provide testing agency with access to places where structural-steel work is being fabricated or produced to perform tests and inspections.

B. Correct deficiencies in Work that test reports and inspections indicate does not comply with the Contract Documents.

RCSC prescribes inspection for snug-tightened joints and testing and inspection for each method of pretensioning joints.

C. Bolted Connections: Shop-bolted…