SBNF Water System Improvements Specifications--Revised 17 May 2010.pdf

Solicitation No. AG-9702-S-10-0344

Amendment 0001, Attachment 1

SAN BERNARDINO NATIONAL FOREST

WATER SYSTEM IMPROVMENTS

SPECIFICATIONS

REVISED

05/17/2010

SECTION 01026

METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SCOPE

This section defines the terms associated with the method of measurement for determining final payment under the terms of the contract.

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 METHODS OF MEASUREMENT

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

A. Contract Quantities (CQ)

These quantities denote the final number of 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.

B. Staked Quantities (SQ)

These quantities are determined from staked measurements prior to construction.

C. Actual Quantities (AQ)

These quantities are determined from the measurements of the completed work.

D.Vehicle Quantities (VQ).

These quanities are measured in the hauling vehicles.

E. 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 will not be measured.

END OF SECTION

SECTION 01061

APPLICABLE CODES

This section describes the codes and standards which apply to the work in this contract.

1.02 CODES AND STANDARDS

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

A. California Plumbing Code, Latest Edition.

B. California Mechanical Code, Latest Edition.

C. California Electrical Code, Latest Edition

D. California Energy Code, Latest Edition

E. American Water Works Association (AWWA), Latest Edition.

F. American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM), Latest Edition.

G. American National Standards Institute, (ANSI).

H. American Concrete Association (ACI).

I. Portland Cement Association (PCA).

J. Local County Environmental Health Services Requirements

I. Manufacturer's Instructions.

J. As required by the applicable listing or testing agency.

K. National Sanitation Foundation, Standard 61

L. OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Agency

M. UL Underwriters Laboratories

N. Clean Water Act

O. Safe Drinking Water Act

1.03 DEFINITIONS

Building Official as used in the Uniform Building Code and Uniform Building Code

Standard will be the Contracting Officer.

Administrative Authority as used in the California Code of Regulations will be the

Contracting Officer.

1.04 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Payment will be included in the contract price for other items of work.

2.01 All products and materials in the work shall meet the standards and requirements of the codes and standards referenced in Part 1 General of this Section, unless otherwise

SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS or called for in the specifications. When more stringent requirements are called out in these specifications or SHOWN ON THE

DRAWINGS, the more stringent requirements shall take precedence over the codes and standards.

2.02 Plastic pipe and components shall be marked with NSF certification for potable water use.

3.01 All work in the contract shall meet the standards and requirements of the codes and standardsreferenced in Part 1 General of this section, unless otherwise SHOWN ON THE

DRAWINGS or called for in the specifications. When more stringent requirements are called out in these specifications, or SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS, the more stringent requirements shall take precedence over the codes and standards.

SECTION 01200

MOBILIZATION

1.01 DESCRIPTION

This work 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.

Progress payments will be made as follows:

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

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

(c) Upon completion of all work on the project, any unpaid amount for mobilization will be paid.

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

The quantities, as measured above, will be paid for at the contract unit price for Item

01200, Mobilization.

SECTION 01300

SUBMITTALS

This work consists of submitting samples, shop drawings, technical information, substitutions, mix designs, and as-built drawings. The specification describes the review and approval process for submittals.

1.02 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT:

Not Applicable.

3.01 SHOP DRAWINGS

A. Original Submittal

The Contractor shall submit three copies of all shop drawings for review.

B. Review and Resubmittal

The Government will review and return the shop drawings within 15 calendar days.

The Contractor shall make corrections noted and resubmit four copies of the corrected shop drawings. The Government will review and return resubmittals within 7 calendar days.

C. Final Submittal

When all corrections have been made and approved, the Contractor shall submit three copies of the final shop drawings.

D. Certifications

All shop drawings shall be certified by a Professional Engineer or Architect, licensed by the State of California, practicing within the scope of his license.

3.02 SAMPLES

The Contractor shall submit one sample of each item for which samples are required.

The samples shall be representative of the actual material proposed for use in the project and of sufficient size to demonstrate design, color, texture and finish as they will appear in the completed installation. The product shall be clearly marked to identify the specific product and location for use in this project.

The Government will review samples within 15 calendar days. The Contractor shall resubmit new samples of unsatisfactory items in accordance with paragraph 3.02 A.

The Government will review resubmittals within 7 calendar days.

C. Approval

The Contractor shall not deliver any item to the project site until approval of the submittal for that item has been obtained. All samples will be returned to the

Contractor at or before the final acceptance of the project.

3.03 CATALOG DATA

The Contractor shall submit two copies of catalog data. If the shop drawings have items that require submittal of catalog data, the catalog data shall be submitted with the shop drawings.

B. Identification

Clearly identify items submitted in each catalog or on each page. If the entire catalog is submitted, the items shall also be identified on the cover of the catalog by page and item number. Product data shall be clearly annotated to identify the specific product and model and data applicable to its installation.

C. Review and Resubmittal

Review and resubmittal of catalog data shall be in accordance with paragraphs 3.01

B. and C.

D. A loose leaf binder containing literature for each componet installed shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer prior to final acceptance of work. Information in the binder shall include: manufacturer‟s name, product type, model, size, characteristics of the product or equipment, address and phone number of manufacturer and supplier. The name(s) of the installer or subcontractor shall also be listed for each item. The binder shall include a table of contents, listing each item included in the binder.

3.04 MIX DESIGN

The Contractor shall submit two copies of the mix design for all materials for which mix designs are required.

The Government will review mix designs within 7 days. The Contractor shall resubmit unsatisfactory mix designs in accordance with paragraph 3.04 A. The

Government will review resubmittal within 3 days.

C. Approval

The Contractor shall not deliver any material requiring a submittal to the project site until approval of the submittal for that material has been obtained.

3.05 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. On completion of the work, the Contractor shall submit:

1. Two complete sets of electronic full size as-built drawings of the project. The electronic drawings shall be in ACAD format on CD.

2. A complete set of drawings of all contract drawings and shop drawings. The drawings may be non-reproducible prints.

Any changes in location, material, substitutions, and other approved deveations shall be marked clearly in red

3.06 CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY

A. Representation

The Contractor shall certify that all shop drawings submitted for approval are in compliance with the contract drawings, specifications and other approved submittals.

B. Deviations

Approval of shop drawings, samples, or catalog data shall not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for errors or omissions therein.

C. Prohibitions

No portion of the work requiring a shop drawing, sample, or catalog data shall commence nor fabrication begin prior to approval of such items.

3.07 SUBSTITUTION

Materials in the specifications may be followed by the words "or approved equal." In these cases, wherever the name or brand of a manufacturer's article is specified, it is used as a measure of quality and utility or a 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 and his decision shall be final. Unless substitutions are requested within the time stated above and as provided below, no deviation from the specifications will be allowed.

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

A. 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.

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

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

D. A list of other trades which may be affected by the substitution.

E. 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.

SECTION 01360

ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION

This work consists of requirements that must be followed to avoid impacts to biological, botanical, and heritage resources

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

Not applicable.

3.01 Mandatory Awareness Training

All construction personnel shall be required to attend awareness training at tailgate sessions upon first arriving on the project. Awareness will include explanation and importance of adhering to the General and Specific Design Criteria, as well as identification of certain species to insure they are not harmed in the construction of the project.

3.02 General Design Criteria

A. Existing logs and rocks shall not be moved without first obtaining approval from the

C.O.R.

B. No work shall be allowed after sunset or before sunrise.

C. Worksites shall be cleaned daily. Food products must be removed from the site on a daily basis

D. Vehicles shall only be allowed on roads and parking areas, with the exception of construction equipment which will only be allowed on designated, construction areas.

E. Materials shall only be stored on roads, parking areas, or existing disturbed areas void of vegetation.

F. Construction equipment shall be cleaned of all dirt, vegetation, or other deleterious material prior to entering the National Forest. At sites designated in the Specific

Design Criteria sheet in Section 3.03, construction equipment shall be cleaned of all dirt, vegetation, or other deleterious material prior to being moved from the site.

G. Contractor shall immediately report to the Biological Monitor, sightings of Mountain

Yellow Legged Frogs or Southern Rubber Boas identified in requirements of Section

3.01.

3.03 Specific Design Criteria

SITE WILDLIFE BOTANY HERITAGE

Front Country

R.D.

Applewhite CG/PA Clean equipment before leaving site

Monitor must be present during trenching

City Creek Station Workers must stay

300‟ from creek

Lytle Creek Station Monitor must be present during trenching

Mormon Rocks

Station

Notify COR before disturbing Cacti

Monitor must be present

Mountaintop R.D.

Barton Flats C.G. Monitor must be present during construction

Big Bear/Serrano/

Meadows Edge, et.

al

Monitor must be

Converse Station Monitor must be present

Crab Flats C.G. Monitor must be

Deerlick Station Monitor must be

Grout Bay Day Use Contruction allowed in Apr., Sept., Oct.

SITE

WILDLIFE

BOTANY

HERITAGE

Hanna Flats C.G.. Clean equipment before leaving site

Heart Bar C.G. et.

al.

Construction allowed

September thru April

Monitor must be

North Shore

Admin/ C.G.

Monitor must be

Pineknot/Buttercup

C.G.

Monitor must be

Shady Cove C.G. Monitor must be

South Fork C.G. Monitor must be trenching

San Jacinto R.D.

Cinco Poses/

Boulder Basin C.G.

Monitor must be present during trenching

Monitor must be present during trenching

Dark Canyon C.G. *Workers must stay within fenced limits

Fuller Mill Creek

P.A.

*Workers must stay within fenced limits

Monitor must be

Kenworthy Station Monitor must be

Marion Mtn./Fern

Basin C.G.

Construction allowed

August 15 thru

January

Monitor must be present during trenching

Ribbonwood C.G. Monitor must be present during trenching

Santa Rosa Springs

C.G.

Monitor must be present

Prior to Contractor installing silt/construction fencing, Biological Monitor shall be contacted to determine presence or absence of Mountain Yellow Legged Frogs.

SECTION 01400

QUALITY CONTROL & QUANTITY MEASUREMENT

1.01 WORK

A. This work shall consist of providing quality control in conformance with the Inspection of Construction provisions of this contract to ensure compliance with the drawings, specifications, and provisions of the contract, and measuring the quantities of completed work in conformance with the provisions of the applicable specification. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tests, and reports necessary to meet the requirements of this specification.

No separate measurement or payment will be made for work specified in this Section.

Not Applicable

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 QUALITY CONTROL & QUANTITY MEASUREMENT SYSTEM

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

B. The Contractor shall also perform, or cause to be performed, all measurement of quantities of materials incorporated into the work or work processes that are to be measured under the provisions of the contract.

1. Quality Control Plan:

a. The Contractor shall submit in writing the following:

1) Authorities and responsibilities of inspection and testing personnel.

2) Experience and qualifications of inspection and testing personnel to be assigned and name and location of any (for hire) testing facility to be used.

2. Approval of Quality Control Plan:

a. The contractor's proposed quality control plan for all items requiring quality control shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for review prior to the

Contractor commencing work.

b. Within 7 days of receipt of plan, the Contracting Officer shall notify the

Contractor whether the plan adequately covers quality control requirements.

c. Construction work shall not be performed prior to contractor's receipt of written approval of the proposed plan.

d. The Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer, in writing, any proposed changes in the approved quality control plan.

e. Proposed changes shall not be put into effect until approved in writing by the

3.02 SAMPLING, TESTING, INSPECTION, & MEASUREMENT OF QUANTITIES

A. The Contractor shall provide and maintain appropriate measuring and testing devices, equipment, and supplies to accomplish the required measurement, testing, and inspection in a timely manner. Tests, measurements, and certifications shall be made as required by the drawings and specifications. The Contractor shall take samples and perform inspections and tests necessary to achieve the quality of construction required by the contract and make required measurements of work under this contract performed onsite or offsite. Sampling and testing frequency for specific items shall be as listed below in

Section 3.2.C and in the individual specifications.

B. Frequencies for making approvals, inspecting, sampling, testing, and measuring the work shown in the schedule of items shall be as shown in table. Responsibilities shall be as shown below. The following key refers to abbreviations shown below.

1. CC: Certification and/or inspection, measuring, sampling and testing by Contractor or Contractor‟s Representative.

2. CL: Certification and/or inspection, measuring, sampling and testing by a certified testing laboratory.

3. PE: Approvals, inspections, sampling, testing, measuring, or surveying under the direction of and certification by a Professional Engineer registered in the State of

California.

4. MR: Manufacture‟s Representative experienced and specialized in the application of their product.

C. The frequencies shown in the table 1 shall be considered as minimum for the purposes of quality control and quantity measurement. Passing test results shall not be construed as acceptance of any Section. The results of quality testing shall not be used for/in lieu of acceptance sampling and testing.

TABLE 1 - REQUIRED

QUALITY CONTROL, INSPECTION, SAMPLING, TESTING, AND MEASUREMENT

SECTION

APPROVALS,

INSPECTIONS, SAMPLING,

MEASUREMENTS, OR

TESTS REQUIRED

MINIMUM

FREQUENCY

CERTIFICATION

02220

EARTHWORK COMPACTION

(ALL)

1 Procter Test per soil type

CL

02318 Compaction of earthwork for

Roadways

1 random field density test per lane per 150 LF

CL

02318 Compaction of earthwork for

Helipad and Parking Lots

1 random field density test per 500 SF

CL

Compaction of earthwork for concrete flatwork

1 random field density test per 500 SF

CL

02318 Compaction for Utility Trench

Backfill

1 random field density test per 100 feet; under roads, under walks, and where utility trenches are within

5‟ of a building foundation

CL

02220

CONSTRUCTION

TOLERANCE

MEASUREMENTS

Width of Roadways 1measurement per 150 LF

CC

Width of concrete flatwork

Provide measurements sufficient to determine compliance with configuration and layout and at locations designated by the Contracting Officer

CC

Subgrade Elevation of Roadways 1 measurement per lane per

150 LF

CC

Subgrade Elevations of Building

Pad and Helipad Same as Width CC

02601

Gradation and quality of crushed aggregate from commercial source

Written Certification from manufacturer that material meets certification

SECTION

APPROVALS,

INSPECTIONS, SAMPLING,

MEASUREMENTS, OR

TESTS REQUIRED

MINIMUM

FREQUENCY

CERTIFICATION

Compaction of aggregate base or surface course

1 Proctor test per gradation and material type surface course for Roadways

1 random field density test per lane per 150 LF surface course for Helipad

1 random field density test per 500 SF surface course for concrete flatwork

1 random field density test per 500 SF

Aggregate base and surfacing depths for Roadways

1 measurement per lift per lane per 150 LF depths for Helipad and Parking

Lots

Provide 1 measurement per lift per 500 of centerline or defined reference line depths for concrete flatwork

Provide 1 measurement per

500 SF

CC

02602 Asphalt Concrete compaction for

Roadways 1 Measurement per 150 LF.

02660 Test for pressure and leakage Test procedure outlined in individual section

CC

02675

Waterline disinfection

Chlorine Residual

Bacteriological

Test procedure outlined in individual section

FINAL TEST

Contracting Officer

02602 Asphalt Concrete Compaction for

Helipad and Parking Lots

1 Random field density test per 500 SF

CC

03300 Mix Design Certification 1 per composition and breaking strength

CL

03300 Strength Test Minimum 2 tests per truckload

CL

03300 Slump and air entrainment 1 test per truckload CC

15500 Test for pressure and leakage Test with Regulatory

Agency

CC

16050 Test for Voltage in Each Outlet Procedure outlined in individual section

CC

07610 Roof Leak Test 8 gpm / sq.ft. of roof

2 gal. / sq.ft. of roof

09960

Coating preparation, coating application, curing test and inspect per manufacturer‟s

Instuctions

MR

SECTION

APPROVALS,

INSPECTIONS, SAMPLING,

MEASUREMENTS, OR

TESTS REQUIRED

MINIMUM

FREQUENCY

CERTIFICATION

09960 Tank coating leak test

Visual inspection 24 hour period

15010

15030

15040

Tank leak test Visual inspection 24 hour period

15030

Bolted tank construction On site certified insatllers CC

3.03 RECORDS OF INSPECTION, TESTS, & MEASUREMENT

A. Inspection and Tests:

1. The Contractor shall maintain current records of all inspections and tests performed.

The following format or one containing the following information will be acceptable to the Government:

a. Project No. Contract No.

b. Bid Item No. Date Station Measurement (Initials)

2. The Contractor shall certify in writing that all inspections and tests were performed in accordance with specifications. A copy of the inspection and test records shall be submitted with the written certification.

3.04 CERTIFICATIONS & MEASUREMENTS

A. Offsite Produced Materials:

1. The Contractor shall furnish certificates executed by the manufacturer, supplier, or vendor, stipulating that all offsite produced materials incorporated into the work meet the applicable requirements SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS or stated in the specifications.

2. All certifications shall be the original. The certifications shall name the appropriate item of equipment or material, specification, standard, or other document specified as controlling the quality of that item and shall have attached thereto certified copies of test data upon which the certifications are based.

3. The Contractor shall certify incidental purchases needed to remedy minor shortages of material.

B. Quantity Measurements:

1. The Contractor shall make all measurements for computation of quantities for all work items except those specified for payment by Contract Quantity (CQ).

2. The Contractor shall compute the quantities for periodic progress payments; the

Contracting Officer will compute the quantities for the final payment based on measurements taken by the Contractor.

3. All Contractor measurements are subject to verification.

4. The Contractor shall submit all field notes, calculation sheets, and other data used to determine quantities.

5. The Contractor shall certify the accuracy of the measurements and computations submitted in writing.

C. The following format or one containing the following information will be acceptable to the Government:

1. Project No. Contract No.

2. Bid Item No. Date Station Measurement (Initials)

SECTION 01524

CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Section includes:

1. Special requirements for waste management during construction operations.

a. Protect the environment, both on-site and off-site, during construction operations.

b. Prevent environmental pollution and damage.

c. Maximize source reduction, reuse and recycling of solid waste.

B. Related Sections:

1. 01732- Selective Site Demolition.

2. 01330 – Submittal Procedures

1.02 DEFINITIONS

A. Definitions pertaining to sustainable development: As defined in ASTM E2114.

1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Maximize use of source reduction and recycling procedures outlined in ASTM D5834.

B. Diversion Goals: A minimum 75 percent by weight of total project solid waste to be diverted from landfill.

1.04 PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING

A. After award of Contract and prior to the commencement of the Work, schedule and conduct meeting with the Contractor and the Contracting Officer to discuss the proposed

Waste Management Plan and to develop mutual understanding relative to details of environmental protection.

1.05 SUBMITTALS

A. Solid Waste Management Plan: Not less than 10 days before the Pre-construction meeting, prepare and submit a Solid Waste Management Plan including, but not limited to, the following:

1. List of the recycling facilities, reuse facilities, municipal solid waste landfills and other disposal area(s) to be used. Include:

a. Name, location, and phone number.

b. Copy of permit or license for each facility.

2. Identify materials that cannot be recycled or reused. Provide explanation or justification.

3. Revise and resubmit Plan as required by The Contracting Officer.

a. Approval of Contractor's Plan will not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for compliance with applicable environmental regulations.

B. Progress Documentation: Document solid waste disposal and diversion. Include the quantity by weight of waste generated; waste diverted through sale, reuse, or recycling;

and waste disposed by landfill or incineration. Identify landfills, recycling centers, waste processors, and other organizations that process or receive the solid waste.

1. Document on form in Appendix A of this Section, or similar form as approved by

The Contractor.

2. With each request for Payment, submit updated Documentation for solid waste disposal and diversion.

3. With each request for Payment, submit manifests, weight tickets, receipts, and invoices specifically identifying the Project and waste material.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

A. Develop and implement a waste management program in accordance with ASTM E1609 and as specified herein.

B. Collection: Implement a recycling/reuse program that includes separate collection of waste materials of the following types as appropriate to the project waste and to the available recycling and reuse programs in the project area:

1. Land clearing debris.

2. Asphalt.

3. Concrete and Masonry.

4. Metal.

a. Ferrous.

b. Non-ferrous.

5. Wood, nails and staples allowed.

6. Debris.

7. Glass, colored glass allowed.

8. Paper.

a. Bond.

b. Newsprint.

c. Cardboard and paper packaging materials.

9. Plastic.

Gypsum.

Non-hazardous paint and paint cans.

Carpet.

Insulation.

Others as appropriate.

Recycling/Reuse: Maximize recycling and reuse of materials.

Recycling/Reuse off project site: The following is a partial list for Contractor's information only. For more information, contact the State Department of Environmental Quality and the local Integrated Solid Waste Management Office.

a. Habitat for Humanity, a non-profit housing organization that rehabilitates and builds housing for low-income families. Sites requiring donated materials vary. Contact the national hotline (800) HABITAT.

b. California Materials Exchange (CAL-MAX) Program sponsored by the

California Integrated Waste Management Board; (916) 255-2369.

Handling:

Clean materials that are contaminated prior to placing in collection containers. Deliver materials in accordance with recycling or reuse facility requirements (e.g., free of dirt, adhesives, solvents, petroleum contamination, and other substances deleterious to recycling process).

Arrange for collection by or delivery to the appropriate recycling or reuse facility.

Appendix A

SUMMARY OF SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AND DIVERSION

Project Name: Project Number:

Contractor Name: License Number:

Contractor Address:

Solid Waste Material

Date

Material

Disposed/

Diverted

Amount

Disposed/

Diverted

(ton or cubic yard)

Municipal Solid

Waste Facility

(name, address, & phone number

Recycling/ Reuse

Facility (name, address, & phone number

Comments (if disposed, state why not diverted)

Appliances

Asphalt

Cardboard

Concrete

Gypsum Drywall

Land Clearing/ Soil

Masonry

Metals: Ferrous

Metals: Non-ferrous

Mixed/ Co-mingled

Waste

Plastic

Roofing: Asphalt-based

Salvaged/ Surplus

Materials for Reuse

Wood: Landclearing

Debris

Wood: Scrap Lumber

Other

Signature: Date:

SECTION 01711

CLEANUP AND DISPOSAL

A. This work consists of cleanup and disposal of refuse and excess material resulting from construction operations.

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

A. Not applicable.

3.01 EXCESS MATERIALS AND REFUSE

A. The Contractor shall remove all refuse and unused materials generated by his operations including wood, asphalt, concrete, vegetative materials and the like from the project site and disposed of off National Forest land in accordance with local regulations.

3.02 SALVAGEABLE ITEMS

A. Salvageable items not intended for use in this contract, and not specifically designated to remain the property of the Government, shall become the property of the Contractor.

SECTION 01741

MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTIES

A. This work consists of the assignment of manufacturer's warranties for products incorporated into the work.

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

2.01 All products offered with manufacture‟s warranty furnished, installed, or constructed in this contract, including but not limited to valves, hydrants, pressure reducers, backflow preventers, water gauges, float switches, meters, tank coatings and water tanks.

2.02 Bolted steel tanks and high performance liners for tanks

2.03 All electrical devices, including but not limited to switch, transformers, distrubution panels, control devices, panels, and the like.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTIES

A. All manufacturer's warranties shall be executed in the name of the:

Facilities Manager - Engineering

San Bernardino National Forest

602 S. Tippecanoe Avenue

San Bernardino, CA 92408

B. The contractor shall file the original copy of each manufacturer's warranty in a loose leaf binder. The binder shall be given to the Contracting Officer at, or prior to the

Final Inspection.

SECTION 01785

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

PART 1 – GENERAL

A. Furnish a written Operation and Maintenance Manual for the complete Water

System. The manual will be complete and not rely on information or literature from manuals for other systems. Manual shall contain a title page, table of contents, and manual contents.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit a complete preliminary copy of manual to the Contracting Officer for approval. Contracting Officer will return copy with comments within 15 days.

Contractor shall return corrected or modified manual to comply with

Contracting Officer‟s comments within 8 days of receipt of Contracting Officer‟s comments.

1.03 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. The method of measurement will be lump sum as designated in the Schedule of

Items and measured according to Section 01026, Method of Measurement.

B. The quantities as measured above, will be paid for at the contract unit price for the item shown in the Schedule of Items.

2.01 MATERIALS

A. Binders

1. Furnish all 5 copies of approved manual in 8-1/2 inch x 11 inch format, hard cover, loose leaf, 3-ring binders of an adequate size to allow insertion of at least 25 percent additional material. Label the front cover of the manuals with the name of the project, Contractor, date of construction, and Contract number.

3.01 REQUIRED DATA

A. Include all as-built, shop drawings, diagrams, catalog data, parts lists, all approved submittal data, manufacturer's installation, operation, and maintenance instruction manuals for all equipment supplied under this Contract. List major equipment with the names, addresses and telephone numbers of the equipment representative providing factory trained service personnel.

B. Include two complete sets of electronic full size as-built drawings of the project.

The electronic drawings shall be in ACAD format on CD.

3.02 FORMAT

A. Provide the following information indexed and tabbed:

1. Introduction.

a. Include a brief description of the water system (size of storage facility, length and size of main line, number of laterals, etc.)

2. Operation and Control.

a. Coordinate the various manufacturers‟ operational literature and provide a narrative description of the proper method of operating the equipment. Sequence the narrative to coincide with the operational steps from start-up, through daily operation (including testing, adjustments and readings of gauges), to shut-down for trouble shooting leaks, and seasonal closure.

3. Maintenance and Trouble Shooting.

a. Describe the equipment manufacturer's recommended preventative maintenance cycle for each component. Provide a comprehensive list of possible problems and probable corrective measures.

"Possible problems" shall address automatic pump controls, and sensors. Provide information on float control and float switch settings.

4. Replacement Survey.

a. List the items which should be checked, tested and measured for performance. Recommend intervals of replacement for major components and expendable parts.

b. Recommend a list of spare parts which should be kept on hand and include an inventory control format.

5. Appendices.

a. Include As Built Drawing showing layout of utility lines, drain lines, valves, hydrants, pressure reducers, etc., accordion folded into 8-1/2 inch x 11 inch format. Supply pertinent manufacturer's literature such as operation and maintenance instructions, parts lists, etc.

SECTION 01800

DEMOLITION

PART 1 – GENERAL

This work includes the removal and disposal of the concrete and metal storage tanks and small structures.

1.02 RELATED SECTIONS

Section 02511 Water Distribution System

Section 02221 Structural Excavation and Backfill

1.03 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. MEASUREMENT

The quantity to be paid for will be on a lump sum basis as shown in the Schedule of Items. No measurement will be made for the removal of tank components, piping, grading and backfill but will be considered incidental to the removal of the tank.

B. PAYMENT

Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price shown in the Schedule of

Items, which will be full compensation for all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals necessary to complete the work specified in this section.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.01 Select native backfill shall be native or imported soil, sand, or granular soil free of organic matter meeting the requirements of Section 02221, Structural Excavation and

Backfill.

3.01 DEMOLITION

A. The Contractor‟s method and operation for demolition shall be submitted to the

Contracting Officer for approval prior to beginning demolition work. Demolition shall be performed to minimize damage to adjacent land and soil.

B. Water storage tanks will be drained by the Government using existing control valves. The Contractor shall be responsible for the removal of any remaining water.

C. Demolition shall include the removal of all complete structure including below grade concrete footings and slab floors.

D. When present, existing waterlines and valves shall be disconnected from the structure at locations to facilitate re-plumbing the lines to new or future replacement structures.

E. Electrical lines and cables shall be terminated at nearest panel or splice box not affected by demolition activity. The Contractor shall take necessary measures to ensure that the lines to be salvaged are not pulled or damaged. Lines shall be de-energized, with the ends capped, tapped, and clearly marked on the ground with a 3 foot galvanized pipe, painted red.

3.02 BACKFILL

A. After removal and disposal of the concrete tank, the remaining depression shall be backfilled and graded for the new tank pad in accordance with Section 02221

Structural Excavation and Backfill. The remaining disturbed area shall be graded to blend into the adjacent ground, allowing surface runoff to flow into existing drainages with minimal erosion. Backfill shall not be done when the depression is saturated or flooded with water. Puddling method of backfill consolidation will not be permitted.

3.03 DISPOSAL

A. All debris, rubbish, and other materials generated from the demolition operation shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be properly disposed of off national forest lands in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and local law, rules and regulations.

B. When hazardous materials are encountered during demolition operations, the

Contractor shall comply with applicable regulations, laws, and ordinances concerning the removal, handling and protection against exposure or environmental pollution.

C. The removal and transport of all demolished debris shall be accomplished in a manner that will prevent spillage on adjacent surfaces and areas.

D. The Contractor shall be responsible to pay any required fees and obtain any permits for the haul and disposal of materials generated by the demolition operation.

SECTION 02221

STRUCTURAL EXCAVATION AND BACKFILL

A. This work consists of excavation, backfill and compaction for construction of structures. The work includes site preparation for tank installations.

1.02 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 15010 Concrete Water Tank

B. Section 15030 Bolted Steel Water Tank

C. Section 15040 Steel Welded Tank

A. No separate measurement or payment will be made for work specified in this section. Payment will be included as part of the contract price for other items of work.

2.01 BACKFILL

A. Backfill may be derived from the excavation or may be imported. Backfill shall meet the following requirements:

1. Select Backfill

a. Select backfill shall be 3 inch maximum size soil or soil and rock mixture, free of organic matter or other unsuitable material.

2. Bedding

b. Bedding shall be ¾” rock or as specified by tank manufacturer and recommended manufacturers installation requirements.

3.01 EXCAVATION

A. General

1. All material encountered in the excavation shall be unclassified.

2. The Contractor shall excavate for all structures and footings to the lines and grades recommended by the tank manufacturer or as shown on the drawings. Clean all rock or other hard foundation material of all loose material and cut to a firm surface.

3. All excavations shall be of sufficient width to allow for placement and compaction of the backfill. In addition, excavations for formed concrete shall be of sufficient width to allow for construction and removal of forms.

4. Excavation for on-grade slabs shall be of sufficient depth to allow for bedding as recommended by tank manufacturer.

B. Safety

1. The Contractor shall erect barriers around all excavations to prevent accidents.

Lights shall be placed on the barricades from sunset to sunrise of the next day until the excavation is entirely backfilled.

2. Pile all material in an orderly manner a sufficient distance from the banks of the excavation to prevent slides or cave-ins. All excavations exceeding 5 feet in depth shall be shored.

3.02 BACKFILL

A. Approvals

1. The Contractor shall obtain the Contracting Officer's written approval of the foundation excavation before continuing with work above the foundation.

2. No backfill shall be placed against concrete or masonry until it has cured a minimum of 7 days. The Contractor shall obtain the Contracting Officer's written approval before placing any structural backfill.

B. The Contractor shall backfill the areas around the structure with select backfill material in horizontal layers not to exceed six inches in depth to the level of the original ground surface or to finished grade as staked on the ground. Each layer of the backfill shall be compacted according to paragraph 3.03. The Contractor shall use all necessary precautions to assure that the backfill construction does not cause undue strain on any structure.

C. All disturbed areas shall be returned to their original grade unless otherwise shown on the drawing.

D. The Contractor shall patch and repair all paved areas shich are excavated and/or damaged by his operations.

3.03 COMPACTION

A. All structural backfill shall be compacted to at least 95 percent of the maximum dry density as determined by AASHTO T-180, Method C or D.

B. Testing: The contractor shall have a qualified technician perform all compaction tests

At least four tests shall be taken for each on grade slab and the test results shall be provided to the government.

3.04 EXCESS AND UNSUITABLE EXCAVATION

A. All excess excavated materials or material unsuitable for backfill shall be removed and disposed of at disposal sites designated by the Contracting Officer. Any man made or vegetative materials encountered in the excavation shall be disposed of according to

Section 01711, Cleanup and Disposal.

SECTION 02318

EXCAVATION AND BACKFILL FOR UTILITIES

A. This section specifies excavation and backfill for utilities, including excavation;

furnishing, hauling and placing of backfill material; disposal of excess or unsuitable backfill material; and grading.

1.02 RELATED SECTIONS

A. 02511 – Water Distribution System

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. The Contractor shall provide submittals in accordance to Section 01300 and shall include:

1. Certification, test results, source and samples for all imported material.

2. Required permits including haul, blasting, and encroachment permits.

3. Certification and test results for compaction of backfill

4. Construction plan and scheduling for construction activity that may require a delay or detour of pedestrian or motorized traffic.

1.04 UNDERGROUND UTILITIES AND OTHER UNDERGROUND IMPROVEMENTS

A. Underground utilities and other underground improvements exist at the site. The

Contractor shall call 1-800-422-4133 toll free weekdays or call 818-357-2257 after 5 p.m. and weekends for the free utility location service. If a utility or other underground improvement is damaged, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting

Officer and the Owner of the utility immediately.

B. When the utilities or other underground improvements are shown on the drawing, the locations are approximate. The Contractor shall take all reasonable precautions to protect the utilities or other underground improvements when the locations have been designated. If a utility or other underground improvement is damaged and it is within 5 feet of the location shown on the drawing or designated on the ground, the

Contractor shall repair the damage to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer or

Owner at the Contractor's expense. All repairs necessary shall be made immediately unless directed otherwise in writing by the Contracting Officer.

C. If a utility or other underground improvement is damaged and was not located or is beyond 5 feet of the location shown on the drawing or designated on the ground, the

Differing Site Conditions Clause (FAR 52.236-2) applies. If the damaged utility is unsafe or is causing other damage, the Contractor shall take necessary precautions or make temporary repairs to provide for the safety of personnel and to prevent further damage.

1.05 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. No separate measurement or payment will be made for work specified in this section. Payment will be included as part of the contract price for other items of work.

B. Measurement for excavation and backfill of utilities will be paid for under section

02511, Water Distribution.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

A. Backfill Materials shall be free of frozen or organic material.

1. CLASS A: Top Soil

Material shall be generated from the surface material to a depth of 6 to 8 inches

2. CLASS B: Select Soil

Excavated material containing no rocks larger than 6 inches in largest dimension.

3. CLASS C: Fines

Fine soil or clean sand, 100 percent passing the #4 Topsoil.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 WORKING LIMITS

A. Unless otherwise noted, excavation and backfill operations shall be confined to within the clearing limits. Where clearing limits are not specified, excavation and backfill operations shall be limited to a 25 foot wide strip contiguous to the utility centerline.

3.02 CONSTRUCTION

A. Excavation

1. Excavation shall not begin until all clearing and grubbing work is completed except for final debris disposal.

2. Trench alignment will be designated on the ground by the Contracting Officer.

Slight variances in alignment will be allowed when approved by the

Contracting Officer.

3. Bedding material and utility shall not be placed until the bottom of the trench has been approved by the Contracting Officer.

4. Unless otherwise noted, trench for utility shall be kept to a minimum width to minimize disturbance to the ground.

5. Unless otherwise noted, depth of trench shall be that necessary to provide 36 inch minimum cover over waterline for trenches with single utility installation.

6. Unless otherwise noted, depth of trench shall be that necessary to provide 30 inch minimum cover over electrical control wires for single utility installation.

7. The depth of trenches carrying more than one utility shall be excavated to a depth which will allow the proper separation of utilities in accordance with

Section 02511, Water Distribution.

8. Lay utilities in continuous open trench. Short tunnel sections or boring may be used in special locations with the approval of the Contracting Officer.

B. Overexcavation.

Restore to grade any overexcavation by backfilling with select material.

C. Salvage of Topsoil.

Excavate top 6 to 8 inches of surface material and stockpile separately for use as topsoil backfill material.

D. Wet Excavation.

1. If water is encountered during trench excavation, provide adequate pumping equipment and piping to keep trench free from water and dispose of the water without damage to adjacent property. Separate payment will not be made for pumping of water from trenches or for excavation of material rendered unsuitable as a result of water encountered.

E. Unsuitable Material.

1. Where unsuitable material is encountered in the trench bottom, as determined by the Contracting Officer, excavate the trench below grade to the depth specified by the Contracting Officer..

F. Rock Excavation and Blasting.

1. Blasting for excavation will be permitted when proper precautions are taken for the protection of persons and property. Notify the Contracting Officer of blasting schedule a minimum of 48 hours prior to commencing blasting operations.

2. Any damage caused by blasting shall be repaired at the Contractor's expense.

The methods or procedure shall conform to State laws and regulations.

G. Backsloping, Sheeting and Shoring.

1. Backsloping of trench walls will be allowed only upon prior written approval of the Contracting Officer..

2. Remove all shoring and sheeting when construction is completed. Withdraw to prevent trench wall caving while backfilling.

H. Backfill Requirements

1. Do not place backfill until installation of pipe or cable has been approved by the

Contracting Officer..

2. Before compacting backfill other than rock or sand, prepare material to a water content that will permit proper compaction by either aerating the material if it is too wet, or spraying the material with water if it is too dry. Thoroughly mix each lift before compaction to assure uniform distribution of water content. Do not compact material above pipe or cable until there are 6 inches of cover over the pipe or cable.

3. Cross Country and Undeveloped Areas

a. Class A: Top 6 inches of backfill shall be Class A (Top soil) compacted s to a density equal to or greater than the adjacent disturbed surface. Final finished surface shall be mounded 4 inches above trenched area to allow for settlement.

b. Class B: Material between Class A (Top Soil) and Class C (Fines) shall be placed in lifts 6 inches or less and compacted to a density equal to or greater than the adjacent undisturbed soil.

c. Class C: Material for bedding and backfill around utility line shall be

Class C (Fines). The combined bedding and backfill shall provide a minimum 6 inches of Class C material around the perimeter of the utility line. The material shall be compacted to a density of not less than

90 percent of the maximum density determined by AASHTO T180, method C or D.

4. Under Roads and Structures

a. The compaction for trench backfill under roads, asphalt and concrete structures shall be not less than 90 percent of the maximum density determined by AASHTO T180, Method C or D, except for the top 12 inches which shall be compacted to 95 percent of AASHTO T180, Method C or D.

b. The area requiring Class C (Fines) shall be the same area as for Cross

Country installation compacted to not less than 90 percent of

AASHTO T180, Method C or D.

I. Damage to existing underground utilities.

1. Stop all work associated with damage to existing utilities, and notify the

Contracting Officer. Repair utility as directed by the Contracting Officer.

2. Repair at Contractor's expense underground utilities that are within 5 feet of where shown on Drawings or designated on the ground, and damaged by the

Contractor.

3. Repair at Government expense underground utilities not shown on Drawings or not designated on the ground or not within 5 feet of where shown on the

Drawings or designated on the ground, and damaged by the Contractor.

J. Special Surface Restoration.

1. Unless otherwise noted, replace all surfaces disturbed by trenching operation in kind.

a. Asphalt surfaces shall be replaced in accordance with Section 02700, Asphalt Pavement Patching.

b. Concrete surfaces designated for removal shall be sawcut and replaced in accordance with Section, 03300, Cast -In –Place Concrete.

Concrete finish, color, and edging shall be same as adjoining slab.

c. Sod designated for removal and reuse shall be watered down and kept moist until ready for placement. Lower grade to allow compacted sod to match existing undisturbed grade. Place a 2 inch layer of compacted topsoil between the top backfill lift and sod. Compact sod in place with a 200 to 250 pound hand roller.

3.03 CLEANING

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