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OMB APPROVAL NO. 2700-0042

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

AG-9702-10-S-0259

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

|_| SEALED BID (IFB)

|X| NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

5/7/2010

PAGE OF PAGES

IMPORTANT - The “offer” section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

6. PROJECT NO.

USDA Forest Service

EROC SW

1323 Club Drive Vallejo, CA 94592

USDA Forest Service

EROC SW

1323 Club Drive Vallejo, CA 94592

Marla Lefevre B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS) 707-562-9123

SOLICITATION

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations “offer” and “offeror” mean “bid” and “bidder.”

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date):

Connecting a new well to the existing water system at Hayden Flat Campground. See section C for the scope of the project as described in the Statement of Work.

Price Range

The Government's estimate is:

between $100,000 and $250,000

Contractors must be registered and submit proposals to the www.fbo.gov website.

Please Review Section M to ensure all documents are submitted properly.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete it within 120 calendar days after receiving |_| award, |X| notice to proceed. This performance period is |_| mandatory, |_| negotiable. (See .)

12A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If “YES,” indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

NLT 10 Days after award

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Computer Generated

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government within calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print)

20B. SIGNATURE

20C. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30B. SIGNATURE

30C. DATE

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31C. AWARD DATE

Computer Generated STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK (REV. 4-85)

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs Schedule of Items

The Bidder must bid on all items.

Price Estimate Amount

2”SCH40PVC-Water & 1”SCH40PVC-Elec

3”SCH40PVC-Water 2”SCH40PVC-Water & 1”SCH40PVC-Elec

Total Base Bid:

The Bidder must bid on all items.

Price Estimate Amount

2”SCH40PVC-Water & 1”SCH40PVC-Elec

3”SCH40PVC-Water 2”SCH40PVC-Water & 1”SCH40PVC-Elec

3”SCH40PVC-Water 2”SCH40PVC-Water &

1”SCH40PVC-ELEC

Total Option Bid:

Total Base Plus Options: .

Section C - Description/specifications/Statement of Work

HAYDEN FLAT CAMPGROUND REHABILITATION – CONNECT WELL TO WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

SPECIAL SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGES

DIVISION 1

DIVISION 2

DIVISION 16

SECTION 01010

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SCOPE: The work specified in this contract is to connect the new vertical water well to the existing utilities at Hayden Flat Campground. Work shall include all labor, equipment, materials, and incidentals necessary to complete the following:

BASE BID: Connect well to existing water distribution system; Install new electrical service and distribution from existing electric; Install submersible well pump, wellhead components, pump controls, water meter, pressure reducer, isolation valve, utility boxes, and other related appurtenances as specified herein and AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS.

BID OPTION: In addition to the above work if funding becomes available the following shall be done for a complete and fully functional water source. The main 2-inch GSP water line to the water storage tank shall be replaced with 2-inch SCH 40 water supply pipe, 3-inch SCH 40 water distribution pipe, and a 1-inch electrical conduit with wires/cables in the same trench and electrical pull boxes. New main distribution line shall be connected to all existing laterals and/or faucets. The existing storage tank valves and valve box shall be replaced and the old horizontal well shall be disconnected near the tank. These are to be considered bid options and may be awarded by the Government anytime during this contract.

NOTE: Coordinate the locations and layouts of the utilities with the Contracting Officer.

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 and materials will be considered as included in the payment for items shown.

B. PAYMENT

The quantities as measured above will be paid for at the contract unit price as shown on the Bid Schedule. Such payments shall be considered full compensation for completing this work in accordance with these specifications and the drawings.

1.03 LOCATION: Hayden Flat Campground is located just north of the Trinity River, off of Highway 299-West (T5N, R7E, SW ¼ of Section 24; Lat 40°47’05”N, 123°20’33”W; APN# 008-230-08-00) approximately 30 miles west of Weaverville, CA and 30 miles east of Willow Creek, CA (Appendix A).

1.04 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED: Electric power and vault toilets are on the site for use by the CONTRACTOR.

1.05 WORK COORDINATION: The Contractor shall coordinate the work, scheduling and traffic control with the Contracting Officer.

1.06 WORK BY OTHERS: It shall be the CONTRACTORS responsibility to schedule all required work with the Trinity PUD for their services when required.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS: AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS and as specified elsewhere herein.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS and specified elsewhere herein.

3.02 SAFETY: The contractor has sole responsibility for the safety of the workers and all other person who may be affected by the work.

END OF SECTION 01010

SPECIAL SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION 01043

JOB SITE ADMINISTRATION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SCOPE: The work of this section consists of traffic control, storage and protection of construction materials, coordination of the various work trades, safety, security, dust control, parking control, protection of finished work and contractor quality control.

1.02 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: No separate measurement or payment will be made for the work specified in this section.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Not Applicable

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 TRAFFIC CONTROL: The CONTRACTOR shall control traffic in and out of the project site so it does not interfer with normal government facility operations. Coordinate traffic flow with the CONTRACTING OFFICER.

3.02 STORAGE AND PROTECTION OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL:

A. The CONTRACTOR shall:

1. Store work products to be used in such a manner as to protect the products from damage.

2. Maintain packaged materials with seals unbroken and labels intact until time of use.

B. The CONTRACTING OFFICER may reject as non-complying any damaged product or material.

C. The CONTRACTING OFFICER will designate a storage area within the project site. The storage of materials, vehicles and equipment shall be confined to this area unless aprroved otherwise by the Contacting Officer.

3.03 COORDINATION OF WORK TRADES: The CONTRACTOR shall coordinate the work of all trades to insure completion of the project within the contract time.

3.04 SAFETY: Safety for all persons on the job site shall be the sole responsibility of the CONTRACTOR.

3.05 SECURITY AND WORK SITE ACCESS:

A. The CONTRACTOR, at all times, shall be responsible for providing security for their equipment and materials delivered to the jobsite.

B. The CONTRACTOR will have access to the project site during normal work hours. The CONTRACTOR shall make arrangements with the CONTRACTING OFFICER for access to the project site during off-duty hours, however, such access shall not jeopardize the security at the government facility.

C. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for all damages occurring during these off-duty hours which are the result of CONTRACTOR’S actions or failure to provide security.

3.06 DUST ABATEMENT: It shall be the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR for dust abatement of the project site.

3.07 CONSTRUCTION VEHICLES: The CONTRACTING OFFICER will designate an area for construction related vehicle parking. The CONTRACTOR will be required to keep all construction related vehicles in this area.

3.08 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY: The CONTRACTOR shall not damage the other buildings trees and Government property at the job site.

3.09 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL: The CONTRACTOR shall provide quality control to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards, and the drawings, specifications, and provisions of the contract.

END OF SECTION 01043

SPECIAL SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION 01060

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SCOPE: This section describes the codes and standards which apply to the work in this contract. Additional codes and standards may apply by federal, state or local regulation and as specified elsewhere in the specifications.

1.02 CODES AND STANDARDS

A. The following codes and standards shall apply to the work in this contract:

1. International Building Code (IBC), 2006 Edition

2. Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), 2006 Edition

3. Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC), 2006 Edition

4. Uniform Fire Code (UFC), 2006 Edition

5. National Electrical Code (NEC), 2005 Edition

6. American Water Works Association (AWWA)

7. National Sanitation Foundation (NSF)

8. American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

9. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

10. Underwriter's Laboratories, (UL)

11. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

12. International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO)

13. American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)

14. American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI)

B. Unless otherwise specified in this contract, reference to a specific standard or specification shall mean the latest edition or amendment in affect on the date of the invitation to bid.

C. Additionally, beginning January 1, 2010, California state law prohibits the introduction into commerce of any pipe, pipe or plumbing fitting, or fixture intended to convey or dispense water for human consumption that is not “lead free” as defined in statute. (Health & Saf. Code, § 116875, subd.(b), effective January 1, 2010 as specified in SB 1334, Stat. 2008, c.580.)

1.03 DEFINITIONS: Administrative Authority as used in the Uniform Mechanical Code, the Uniform Plumbing Code and the National Electrical Code, International Building Code and Uniform Fire Code shall be the CONTRACTING OFFICER.

1.04 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: No separate measurement or payment will be made for the work specified in this section.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

NOT APPLICABLE

PART 3 EXECUTION

NOT APPLICABLE

END OF SECTION 01600

SPECIAL SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION 01315

SCHEDULES AND REPORTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION: Work included in this Section includes the requirements for the submittal of the Contractor's proposed work schedule for the project, an erosion control if applicable, and a breakdown of the Contractor's bid amount for the purpose of making progress payments.

1.02 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: No separate measurement or payment will be made for the work specified in this Section. Payment for such work will be included in the bid price for Mobilization Section 01900.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 SUBMITTALS:

A. The submittal of a detailed operation plan/work schedule prepared as described below and a safety work plan per section C, and an erosion control plan shall be on reproducible paper or in an approved alternative form.

B. The submittal of the cost breakdown shall be on standard size paper and shall include three copies.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 WORK SCHEDULE: Within 15 days of the issuance of the Notice to Proceed, the Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer for approval a proposed work schedule for the Project. Such schedule shall be in the form of a bar graph or other approved format and shall include the timing for each major phase of the work. The schedule shall include the sequencing of the various phases of the work and work specialties, and shall constitute a basis for the evaluation of time extensions in the negotiations for changes. The Contractor shall update such approved schedule as necessary when significant changes occur during the progress of the work.

3.02 COST BREAKDOWN: Within 15 days of the issuance of the Notice to Proceed, the Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer for approval a breakdown of the Lump Sum Unit Price for the project for the purposes of computing monthly progress payments and for use in determining costs for proposed changes to the Contract. Such breakdown shall include each separate phase of the work by Section but need not separate labor from material costs.

3.03 EROSION CONTROL PLAN: Within 15 days of the issuance of the Notice to Proceed, the Contractor shall submit to the CONTRACTING OFFICER for approval an erosion control plan when construction and/or maintenance activities occur outside of the Normal Operating Season (NOS). The NOS is between May 15 to October 15th.

END OF SECTION 01315

SPECIAL SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION 01340

SUBMITTALS

PART I GENERAL

1.01 SCOPE: This work consists of furnishing shop drawings, pertinent data, catalog cut sheets, submittals of technical information required in other special specifications such as pump curves, wellhead plumbing layout, and electrical equipment layout, and wiring diagrams, and requests for substitutions. Specification describes the review time for submittals, shop drawings, and substitutions.

1.02 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: No separate measurement or payment will be made for the work specified in this section.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Not Applicable

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 SUBMITTALS

A. Shop Drawings: Provide three sets of blueline or blackline prints, including one reproducible, as required elsewhere herein. Make drawings accurately and to a scale large enough to show all pertinent aspects of the item and its connection to the work. Shop drawing, specifications, and construction drawings shall be submitted as specified and shall show any revision date.

B. Catalog Data: Provide catalog cuts, data, pertinent information, and other items specified or as directed by the CONTRACTING OFFICER. Clearly indicate by circling or highlighting each Item.

3.02 APPROVALS: Approval of substitutions and shop drawings will be made within 14 calendar days of the receipt of the submittal. Upon approval two copies of the approved shop drawings, prints and other items will be returned to the CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTING OFFICER will retain the reproducible.

3.03 RESUBMITTAL: When a resubmittal is required, one print so indicating will be returned to the CONTRACTOR. After revisions of the original, three new copies including one reproducible shall be submitted for approval.

3.04 TIMING: Make submittals far enough in advance of the scheduled dates of installation to provide time for reviews, for securing necessary approvals, for possible revisions and resubmittals and for placing orders and securing delivery.

3.05 No portion of the work requiring a shop drawing or catalog data shall be started nor shall any materials be fabricated or installed prior to the approval of such Item.

END OF SECTION 01340

SPECIAL SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION 01640

PRODUCT HANDLING

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION: Work includes protecting products scheduled for use in the work by means including, but not necessarily limited to, those described in this section.

1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE: Include within the CONTRACTOR'S quality assurance program such procedures as are required to assure full protection of work and materials.

1.03 TESTING LABORATORY RECOMMENDATIONS: Except as otherwise approved by the CONTRACTING OFFICER, determine and comply with testing Laboratory's recommendations on product handling, storage and protection.

1.04 PACKAGING:

A. Delivery of products to the job site:

1. Maintain packaged materials with seal unbroken and labels Intact until time of use.

2. Promptly remove damaged material and unsuitable items from the job site, and promptly replace with material meeting the specified requirements, at no additional cost to the Government.

B. The CONTRACTING OFFICER will reject as noncomplying such material and products that do not bear identification satisfactory to the CONTRACTING OFFICER as to grade, quality, and other pertinent information.

1.05 PROTECTION:

A. Protect finished surfaces over which equipment and materials are handled.

B. Maintain finished surfaces suitably protected until accepted by the Government.

1.06 REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS:

1.07 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: No separate measurement or payment will be made for work specified in this section.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

NOT APPLICABLE

PART 3 EXECUTION

NOT APPLICABLE

END OF SECTION 01640

SECTION 01700

CLEANING OF EQUIPMENT

PART 1 GENERAL

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Not Applicable

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 CLEANING EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:

A. Noxious weeds To prevent the spread of noxious weeds on National Forest Land, CONTRACTOR shall ensure that all equipment is free of soil, seeds, vegetative matter, or other debris that could hold seeds. CONTRACTOR shall employ whatever cleaning methods necessary to ensure compliance with the terms of this specification and shall notify the Contracting Officer prior to moving each piece of equipment onto National Forest land. Notification will include identifying the location of the equipment’s most recent operations. Upon request of the CONTRACTING OFFICER, arrangements shall be made to inspect each piece of equipment prior to it being placed into service. If it is determined by the Contracting Officer that noxious weeds are present in a project, cleaning may also be required before moving between work areas within the same project. The Contracting Officer will approve locations for this additional equipment cleaning.

The CONTRACTOR shall certify in writing compliance with the terms of this specification prior to each start up of operations. Measures taken to ensure compliance for equipment used at the start of operations or mobilized later will be identified in the certification. For the purposes of this specification, “equipment” includes all machinery except for lowboys, pickup trucks, cars or other vehicles used to transport personnel on a daily basis.

B. Port Orford Cedar root rot and Sudden Oak Death Syndrome To prevent the spread of Phytophora lateralis (Port Orford Cedar root) and/or Phytophthora ramorum (Sudden Oak Death Syndrome) the CONTRACTOR shall clean any vehicles or equipment moved from infected areas before use in the project area.

Cleaning shall consist of the removal of soil by steam cleaning or use of a high-pressure hose. The CONTRACTING OFFICER will inspect cleaned equipment and vehicles prior to mobilization into the project area.

END OF SECTION 01700

SPECIAL SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION 01711

CLEAN UP AND DISPOSAL

PART I GENERAL

1.01 SCOPE: This work consists of the cleanup required in areas affected by the construction, the final cleanup of the project, and the disposal of refuse and excess material resulting from construction operations.

1.02 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: No separate measurement or payment will be made for the work specified in this section.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 PRODUCTS: All cleaning materials and equipment used shall be selected and used with care to avoid damaging the surfaces cleaned.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 EXCESS MATERIALS AND REFUSE: All refuse and unused materials generated by the CONTRACTOR'S operations including wood, asphalt, concrete, vegetative materials and the like shall be removed from the project site and disposed of off Government land in accordance with local regulations.

3.02 CLEAN–UP DURING CONSTRUCTION: The CONTRACTOR as required to prevent accidents to personnel and protect all work inplace shall perform cleanup. Construction cleanup shall consist of the removal of all trash, scrap, debris, and excess materials from any workspace or walking surface that may cause the tripping or sliding of workers, ladders, equipment, and the like.

3.03 FINAL CLEANUP: Immediately prior to the CONTRACTOR'S request for final inspection of the project, a thorough final cleanup of the entire project site shall be performed.

3.04 QUALITY OF CLEANUP:

A. Site: Remove all trash, debris, and surplus excavated material. No items shall be left or discarded elsewhere on the site. Items that will be discarded shall be removed from Government property and disposed of in accordance with all applicable state and local regulations.

G. General: Remove paper labels from exposed fixtures and equipment only after respective items have been inspected, verified, and approved to assure that each complies with requirements of the Specifications and Drawings. Labels and plates that are permanently attached to equipment shall not be removed. Remove paint and clean all permanent labels so that they are legible.

3.05 SALVAGEABLE ITEMS: Salvageable items not intended for use in this contract and not specifically designated to remain on the property of the Government shall become the property of the CONTRACTOR.

END OF SECTION 01711

SPECIAL SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION 01730

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SCOPE: The work of this section shall include but not be limited to the compilation of data and information for each item of equipment and apparatus and furnishing this data and information in the form of Operation and Maintenance Manuals.

1.02 SUBMITTALS:

A. Submit two copies of the preliminary draft of the operation and maintenance manuals to the CONTRACTING OFFICER for review and comments.

B. Unless otherwise directed in other sections of these specifications or in writing by the CONTRACTING OFFICER, submit three copies of the final Operation and Maintenance Manual to the CONTRACTING OFFICER prior to instructions to operation and maintenance personnel.

1.03 MEASUREMENTAND PAYMENT:

A. No separate measurement or payment will be made for the work specified in this section.

B. No final payment will be made until the CONTRACTOR provides the CONTRACTING OFFICER with three sets of the final, CONTRACTING OFFICER approved, Operation and Maintenance Manual.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 MANUAL:

3.01 PRELIMINARY DRAFT:

3.02 FINAL DRAFT:

END OF SECTION 01730

SPECIAL SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION 01741

MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTIES

PART I GENERAL

1.01 SCOPE: The work of this Section consists of the assignment of manufacturer’s warranties for products incorporated into the work.

1.02 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: No separate measurement or payment will be made for the work specified in this section.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 QUALITY ASSURANCES: Warranties for the following shall be provided if applicable:

A. All mechanical equipment and controls.

B. All electrical items, equipment, and controls.

C. All plumbing items, equipment, and controls.

D. All other products not specified herein but for which the manufacturer provides a warranty.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 All warranties shall be executed in the name of Sharon J. Heywood, Forest Supervisor, ShastaTrinity National Forests, 3644 Avtech Parkway, Redding, CA 96002. The CONTRACTOR shall file the original copy of each manufacturer's warranty in a loose-leaf binder. Copies of warranties shall be included with the Operations and Maintenance Manuals as specified elsewhere herein. The binder shall be given to the CONTRACTING OFFICER at or prior to the Final Inspection.

END OF SECTION 01741

SPECIAL SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION 01900

MOBILIZATION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SCOPE: This work of this section shall consist of preparatory work and operations necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to the project site, and for all other work and operations that must be performed or that cause costs to be incurred prior to beginning work on the various items on the project site.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Not Applicable

PART 3 EXECUTION

PART 4 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT:

The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract unit price for this pay item as shown in the Schedule of Items. The Government will pay to the CONTRACTOR the total premiums paid by the CONTRACTOR to obtain bonds in the first progress payment. This payment for bonding shall not be in addition to the contract price but will be included in the bid price for Mobilization.

END OF SECTION 01900

SPECIAL SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION 02100

CLEARING

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SCOPE: This work of this Section consists of clearing and grubbing within the project site. The work shall include but not be limited to clearing the work areas of trees, bushes, vegetation, organic matter and other objectionable materials within the building site and shall include removing rootwads and disposing of all spoils and debris resulting from the clearing and grubbing.

1.02 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: No separate measurement or payment will be made for the work of this section.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 TREE WOUND DRESSINGS: Dressing for tree wounds or cuts shall be:

A. An approved black asphaltum base antiseptic paint.

B. An approved black paint consisting of Bordeaux mixture, raw linseed oil, and lampblack.

C. An approved black paint consisting of zinc oxide, raw linseed oil, and lampblack.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 CLEARING: The CONTRACTOR shall remove all vegetation, debris, organic matter, and otherwise objectionable material which is not suitable for use as fill or for support of structural loads or slabs. Any tree greater than 12 inches in diameter shall need to be reviewed and approved by CONTRACTING OFFICER prior to removal.

3.02 GRUBBING: Grubbing shall consist of the removal of stumps, root wads and roots larger than two (2) inches in diameter. Extent of grubbing shall not be less than six (6) inches below the original ground level and shall extend at least two (5) feet beyond the limits of the proposed structure, under walkways and parking areas. Unless further excavation is required, depressions made by grubbing shall be filled and compacted to the density of the surrounding soil or to the density required for structures, such that the surface conforms to the contour of adjacent ground.

3.03 DISPOSAL OF CLEARING AND GRUBBING DEBRIS: All clearing and grubbing materials shall be disposed of off Government property in accordance with all State and Local regulations.

3.04 PROTECTION AND TRIMMING OF EXISTING TREES:

A. All trees not designated for removal shall be protected from injury. The natural topsoil around the root systems shall also be maintained.

B. Where trees are damaged, or where limbs are required to be trimmed or removed because of operations under this contract, the cutting or removal of limbs or branches shall be performed in accordance with good tree surgery practices. No trees shall be removed, damaged, or pruned unless shown on the drawings or staked on the ground.

C. Trees damaged by the CONTRACTOR outside the cleared area shall have the scars painted with a nontoxic bituminous paint or shall be cut flush with the ground and disposed of.

END OF SECTION 02100

SPECIAL SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION 02111

REMOVAL OF STRUCTURES AND OBSTRUCTIONS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SCOPE: The work of this Section is to completely remove old steel water pipe, miscellaneous concrete foundations, and unused appurtenances exposed during work on water system. All items removed shall become the property of the CONTRACTOR. The work shall include but not be limited to removing and disposing of the resulting debris and the like off Government property in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, County and Local regulations.

1.03 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: No separate measurement or payment will be made for the work of this Section.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 Not Applicable

PART 3 EXECUTION:

3.01 GENERAL: It is not known if hazardous materials were used in the construction of the water system. If hazardous materials are found, the CONTRACTOR shall remove any such materials in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, County and Local regulations.

3.02 All areas shall be backfilled with waste excavation from the project to match existing grade of surrounding topography. The disturbed areas shall be treated with erosion control prevention measures.

END SECTION 02111

SECTION 02222

EXCAVATING, BACKFILLING, AND COMPACTING FOR UTILITIES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SCOPE: This work consists of trench excavation, backfilling, and compaction for utilities.

1.02 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: No separate measurement or payment will be made for work specified in this section.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 BEDDING MATERIAL:

A. Sand shall be clean free flowing granular material, free of vegetative matter with 100 percent finer than the No. 4 sieve, and with no more than six percent passing the No. 200 sieve.

B. Clean naturally rounded aggregate with a mix of particle sizes not less than 1/8 inch or greater than 1/2 inches. This material is commonly called pea gravel.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL: Trenching shall be performed to the lines, grades, and dimensions AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS to provide the minimum required cover and separation between lines. Excavation shall be considered unclassified regardless of material encountered.

3.02 EXISTING UTILITIES: Prior to beginning trenching, the CONTRACTOR shall locate all existing underground utilities intersecting or parallel to the trench. Existing utilities shall be located by means of an electronic pipe and cable locator and the location identified by spray painting the ground surface.

3.03 RESPONSIBILITY FOR UTILITIES: If existing underground utilities, SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS or made known to the CONTRACTOR are damaged, utilities shall be repaired or replaced at no additional cost to the Government.

3.04 SAW CUTTING: Before trenching through concrete, asphalt concrete, chip sealed or oiled areas, the edges of all trenches shall be neatly saw cut to sharp clean vertical edges.

3.05 EXCAVATED MATERIAL: Trench excavation shall be placed in a neat pile adjacent to the trench a sufficient distance to prevent caveins. Spoils pile shall not obstruct traffic. Excess excavation or excavation not suitable for backfill shall be disposed of off Government property.

3.06 BEDDING: All pipes shall be bedded in sand or crushed rock AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS.

3.07 BACKFILL: Native material may be used as backfill AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS provided it contains no rocks larger than 3 Inches in the greatest dimension. Native backfill shall be compacted in 12-inch loose measure lifts to 90 percent of AASHTO T180 Method C or D. In paved areas a one-sack sand/cement slurry shall be used in paved unless approved otherwise.

3.08 SAFETY:

A. Trenches four feet in depth or greater shall be sloped or shored as required by the California State Division of Safety and Health.

B. CONTRACTOR shall erect barriers around trench excavations to prevent accidents. Post warning lights on property adjacent to or with public access. Lights shall be placed from sunset to sunrise of the next day until excavation is entirely backfilled.

C. The Contractor is solely responsible for the safety of the workers and all others that may be affected by the work.

END OF SECTION 02222

SPECIAL SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION 02510

WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SCOPE: This work consists of furnishing and installing new potable water lines as specified in this contract.

1.02 SUBMITTALS: Submittals shall conform to these specifications and in accordance with Section 01340.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

A. SHUT-OFF VALVES:

All waterlines less than 2 INCHES IN DIAMETER shall use full port brass body Ball Valves with wing handle.

For waterlines, 2 to 3 INCHES IN DIAMETER shall use Bronze Body Gate Valves. Bronze Gate Valves, Class 150, shall be union bonnet with solid wedge disk and non-rising stem. Valves shall conform to Federal Specification WW-V-54d, Class B, Type 2.

For waterlines LARGER THAN 3 INCHES in diameter, valve shall be iron body-bronze mounted, flanged ends, double disc parallel seat with four point wedging mechanism with hand wheel, rated for minimum operating pressure of 150 psi unless specified otherwise.

B. DRAIN VALVES:

All drain valves shall be 1 Inch Brass Swing Check Valves. Insect screening shall be installed at pipe end. The last ten linear feet of drain pipe with end exposed to daylight shall be GSP.

C. AIR RELEASE VALVES shall have a cast iron body and cover, stainless steel float and brass seat.

D. WATER METER shall be a 1 Inch positive displacement meter approved equal, installed in utility box outside of the wellhead vault cover.

E. VALVE AND METER UTILITY BOXES and extensions shall be pre-cast concrete, covers shall be marked “water”, and size and type shall be AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS. PVC pipe sized to slip into the concrete box shall be notched to fit around the pipe.

2.04 FAUCETS

A. THREADED BIB FAUCET: Woodford model #46-VB faucet in rough brass exterior finish, with anti-siphon vacuum breaker and removable tee key handle manufactured by the Woodford Manufacturing Company, 2121 Waynoka Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80915 [(800) 621-6032] http://www.woodfordmfg.com, or approved equal.

B. SUMP: Gray water chamber for hydrants shall be the “Equalizer 24” as manufactured by Infiltrator Systems Inc., 6 Business Park Road, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 [(800) 221-4436] http://www.infiltratorsystems.com, or approved equal.

B. SELECT BACKFILL: Select backfill for bedding and backfilling shall consist of fine soil or sand, without stones or dirt clods larger than 3/8 inch.

3.01 GENERAL: All piping shall be installed per manufacture’s recommendations and in accordance with the Uniform Plumbing Code Installation Standards.

3.02 PROTECTION OF PIPE: All pipe and fittings shall be protected during storage and installation to prevent contamination. All pipe interiors shall be clean prior to installation. Pipe that is not clean shall be flushed and swabbed out with water. Care shall be taken during laying and joining to prevent dirt and other objectionable material from entering pipe. Cap or plug lines when work is not in progress. Storage and stockpiles of PVC pipe shall be protected from exposure to sunlight. No PVC pipe will be left exposed to sunlight for more than 5 days.

3.03 PIPE INSTALLATION: No pipe shall be installed in the trench until the trench and bedding have been inspected and approved by the Government. PVC pipe shall be cut square to ensure proper assembly. PVC gasketed pipe shall be beveled with a plastic pipe pilot beveling tool and hand beveling will not be allowed. Pipe 2 ½”in diameter and smaller shall be assembled out of the trench and laid in the trench. Dropping pipe into trench after assembly will not be allowed. PVC spigot end pipe shall be assembled with its spigot ends pointing in the direction of flow. Solvent welded pipe shall be snaked in the trench. Valves and other control devices shall be installed in the line where called for AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. All devices shall be installed with unions to allow for ease of removal.

3.04 GRADE AND ALIGNMENT: Changes to grade and alignment shall be made with appropriate fittings. All PVC pipe may be deflected or bent to the minimum curve radii recommended by the manufacturer. Mechanically joined pipe shall not exceed 5º deflection at the joint. Changes in alignment to PVC solvent welded pipe, which cannot be made with standard fittings may be accomplished with swing joints installed so the lines drain. All pipe shall be laid with no sags or crests in gradient.

3.05 VALVE INSTALLATION:

A. Valves shall be installed AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS and in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Valves shall be installed in such positions that they are readily accessible, plumb, well-spaced from other valves, and fully opened and closed without binding. All valves shall be installed with stems pointing up. Contractor shall provide an operating extension handle to match handle on valve.

B. All valves shall be supported and braced as necessary to provide full support and prevent movement during normal operation. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to design, fabricate, and install the necessary supports and bracing.

C. All valves shall be placed upon a bed of drain rock material (washed pea gravel), 6 inch maximum thickness with a 4-mil plastic placed over rock to prevent freeze/thaw soil movement.

D. Each valve, its fittings and appurtenances, shall be kept free of dirt or other foreign materials. Each valve shall be tested for leakage and operation during the system tests and disinfected in accordance with Section 02675.

3.06 VALVE BOX ENCLOSURES: All valves and meter shall be installed in boxes or enclosures AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS and specified herein.

A. The enclosures shall be installed in such a manner to prevent settlement or other movement after installation. The area on which the box sets shall be compacted to 90% of maximum density as determined by AASHTO T 180.

B. The box shall be set over the pipes and centered around valves and related appurtenances. Adequate clearance shall be provided between the enclosure and pipelines, valves and appurtenances. Sectional or stacked units shall be permanently assembled.

C. After the box is in final position, the area around the box shall be backfilled and compacted the same as the adjacent utility trench. The box, when in final position, shall be 1/2 inch minimum above surrounding finish grade and there shall be a minimum of 1/2 inch clearance between the box and the pipeline at any point.

3.07 THRUST BLOCKS: All piping and control devices shall have concrete thrust blocks installed per IAPMO Installation Standard. Concrete shall be hand placed so concrete does not interfere with operation of flange bolts. Thrust blocks shall be installed around all fitting and valves 3 inches or larger. Thrust blocks shall be sized in accordance with the pipe manufacturer’s recommendations and soil conditions.

3.08 MARKING TAPE: Marking tape shall be buried in all trenches AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS and as specified herein. Tape shall be continuous in the trench and if tape needs to be broken, tape shall be overlapped 6 inches. Marking tape shall be placed above all buried water lines at 6 to 12 vertical inches below finished ground grade.

3.09 CARRIER CONDUIT: All water lines crossing the campground roads or spurs shall be placed within carrier conduit of PVC, CMP, steel or ABS and shall be sized to allow the water line to slide freely within. Road surface shall have a six inch depth of aggregate base rock with a 95% AASHTO T-99 density compaction AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS.

3.010 DRAINS: As shown on water typical, include valve in valve box, GSP, check valve, and drain rock at all downhill elevation hydrants, locations shown on drawings.

3.011 BACKFILLING

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