Attachment 1 - Specifications.pdf

SPECIFICATION INDEX

SPECIFICATION PAGE NO.

01000 General Specifications 1 - 17

01010 Summary of Work 18 - 20

01200 Project Meetings 21 - 22

01300 Shop Drawings and Submittals 23 - 25

01510 Temporary Services 26 - 28

01700 Project Cleanup and Closeout 29 - 31

01900 Mobilization 32 - 33

02090 Construction and Traffic Control 34 - 35

02110 Clearing and Grubbing 36 - 39

02111 Demolition 40 - 44

02210 Earthwork 45 - 51

02220 Excavation, Trenching and Backfilling 52 - 55

02229 Utility Line Marking 56 - 57

02230 Compaction Control 58 - 59

02610 Asphalt Concrete Paving 60 - 68

02620 Aggregate Base Course 69 - 72

02621 Aggregate Base Walkways 73 - 74

02680 Painted Traffic Markings 75 - 76

02841 Barrier Rock 77 -78

02842 Signage 79 -81

02870 Campsite Furnishings 82 -84

03100 Concrete Formwork 85 – 87

03201 Concrete Reinforcement 88 - 90

03302 Refuse Bin Pad 91 - 92

05500 Fee Collection Tube 93- 94

06100 Carpentry & Lumber 95 - 97

09900 Paint 98 - 99

13010 Pre-Manufactured Concrete Toilet Building 100 - 109

15251 Waterlines and Appurtenances 110 - 115

15255 Water Faucet Unit 116 - 117

SECTION 01000

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

PART 1. GENERAL

1.01 ABBREVIATIONS: Whenever in these specifications, or in other contract documents, the following terms, or pronouns in place of them, are used, the intent and meaning shall be interpreted as follows. Reference to a specific standard or specification shall mean the latest edition or amendment in effect on date of invitation to bid.

A. Organizations and Standards:

AASHTO American Association of State Highway and

Transportation Officials

ACI American Concrete Institute

AISC American Institute of Steel Construction

AISI American Iron and Steel Institute

AITC American Institute of Timber Construction

ANSI American National Standards Institute

APA American Plywood Association

API American Petroleum Institute

ARRA American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASTM American Society for Testing Material

ATCC American Type Culture Collection

AWPA American Wood Preservers Association

AWPB American Wood Preservers Bureau

AWS American Welding Society

AWWA American Water Works Association

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

CRSI Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute

CS Commercial Standard issued by U.S. Department of

Commerce

CSI

DEMA Diesel Engine Manufacturers Association

EROC

FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation

FED SPEC. or FS - Federal Specifications

FSS Federal Specifications and Standards

GSA General Services Administration

MIL Military Specifications

MSHA Mine Safety and Health Administration

MUTCD Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

NBFU National Board of Fire Underwriters

NBS National Bureau of Standards

NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association

NESC National Electrical Safety Code

NFPA (Fire) - National Fire Protection Association

NFPA (Forest) - National Forest Products Association

NWMA National Woodwork Manufacturers Association

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration

PCA Portland Cement Association

PCI Prestressed Concrete Institute

PS Product Standard issued by the U.S. Department of

Commerce

PTI Post-Tensioning Institute RIS Redwood Inspection Service

SF Standard Form

SSPC Steel Structures Painting Council

UL Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc.

USASI United States of America Standards Institute

WCLIB West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau

WWPA Western Wood Products Association

B. Pay Items and Pay Units

Aluminum AL.

Asphalt ASP.

Barbed Wire B.W.

Bituminous Coated Corrugated B.C.C.S.P. or

Steel Pipe B.C.C.S.PIPE

Cement CEMT.

Cement Treated CEMT.-T

Cement Treated Base CTB

Clearing and Grubbing CLEAR & GRUB

Compaction CMPT.

Concrete CONC.

Corrugated Metal Pipe CMP

Corrugated Steel Pipe C.S.P.

Corrugated Steel Pipe Arch C.S.P. ARCH

Cubic Yard C.Y.

Cubic Yard Mile C.Y.MI.

Diameter DIA.

Each EA.

Emulsified EMLSFD.

Erosion and Pollution Control E&P CONTROL

Fabricated FABR.

Foundation FOUND.

Furnished FURN.

Gallon GAL.

Grade GR.

Height HT.

High Strength H.STRENGTH

Horizontal HOR.

Hour HR.

Linear Foot L.F.

Liquid LIQ.

Loading LD.

Lump Sum L.S.

Material MAT'L

Maximum MAX.

Method M.

Mile MI.

Minimum MIN.

One Thousand Feet Board MFBM Measure

One Thousand Gallons M.GALS.

One Thousand Gallons Mile M.GALS.MI.

One Thousand Square Feet M.S.F.

Polyvinylchloride PVC

Pounds LBS.

Reflectorized REFLECT.

Section SEC.

Square Foot S.F.

Square Yard S.Y.

Station STA.

Station Yard STA. YD.

Strand S.

Structural STRUCT.

Stuctural Steel S. STEEL

Stump STMP

Target Value TV

Thickness TH.

Ton Mile T.M.

Tops and Limps T&L

Utilization of Timber UOT

Vertical VERT.

White WH.

Width W.

With W/

Without W/O

Woven Wire W.W.

Yellow YE.

1.02 DEFINITIONS: Whenever in these specifications, or in other contract documents, the following terms, or pronouns in place of them, are used, the intent and meaning shall be interpreted as follows:

Adjustment in Contract Price: "Adjustment in contract price" shall mean "equitable adjustments" as used in the Federal Acquisition Regulations.

Arch Pipe: A culvert section, usually formed of bolted structural plates, that is an arc of a circle (usually one-half or less); that is, a bottomless culvert.

Base Course: The layer or layers of specified or selected material of designed thickness placed on a subbase or subgrade to support a surface course.

Bearings: The portion of a beam, girder, or truss that transmits the bridge superstructure load to the substructure.

Berm: Curb or dike constructed to control roadway runoff water.

Bridge: A structure, including supports, erected over a depression or an obstruction, such as water, road, trail, or railway, and having a floor for carrying traffic or other moving loads.

Bridge Length: The overall length measured along the centerline of road to the back of abutment backwalls, if present; otherwise, end to end of the bridge floor, but in no case less than the total clear opening of the structure.

Bridge Traveled Way Width: The clear width measured at right angles to the longitudinal centerline of the bridge between the bottom of curbs or, if curbs are not used, between the inner faces of parapet or railing.

Change: "Change" means "Change Order" as used in the Federal Acquisition Regulations.

Clearing Limits: The limits of clearing as designated on the ground or on the drawings.

Conduit: A natural or artificial channel for carrying fluids, as water pipes, canals, and aqueducts.

Construction Slash: All vegetative material not meeting utilization standards, such as tops and limbs, timber, brush, and grubbed stumps associated with construction or reconstruction of a facility..

Contracting Officer (CO): The person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.

Contractor: The individual, partnership, joint venture, or corporation undertaking the execution of the work under the terms of the contract and acting directly or through their agent, employees, or subcontractors.

Controlled Felling: Directing the placement of trees in felling by wedges, jacks, cable tension, or distribution of holding wood or any combinations of these which will ensure that trees are dropped into previously cleared areas, or clear of any objects that to remain.

Culvert: A conduit or passageway under a road, trail, or other obstruction.

A culvert differs from a bridge in that is is usually constructed entirely below the elevation of the traveled way.

Cushion Material: Native or imported material generally placed over rocky sections of unsurfaced roads to provide a usable and maintainable traveled way.

Defect: A failure to meet a requirement with respect to a single quality characteristic.

Drawings: The documents, including plan and profile sheets, cross sections, diagrams, layouts, schematics, descriptive literature illustrations, schedules, performance and test data, and similar materials showing details for construction of a facility.

Embankment: A structure of soil, aggregate, or rock material placed on the prepared ground surface and constructed to subgrade.

Engineer: The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) responsible for onsite administration of the contract.

Equipment: All machinery and equipment, together with necessary supplies for upkeep and maintenance, as well as tools and apparatus necessary for the proper construction and acceptable completion of the work.

Excess Excavation: Material from the roadway in excess of that needed for construction of designed roadways.

Forest Service: The United States of America, acting through the Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Gauge: The term "gauge" when used in connection with the measurement of plates will mean the U.S. Standard Gauge, except when reference is made to the measurement of metal sheets used in manufacture of corrugated metal, pipe, metal plate culverts and arches, and metal cribbing, then the term means the "gauge" or "thickness" specified in AASHTO M 36, M 167, M 196, and M219, as applicable. When the term "gauge" refers to the measurement of wire, it will mean the wire gauge specified in AASHTO 32.

Government Land: National Forest System lands, and other lands controlled or administered by the Forest Service or by other Federal agencies.

Inspector: The Government-authorized representative designated in writing by the Co or COR responsible for detailed inspection.

Job-Mix Formula: The percentage of each material in a mixture intended for a particular use.

Laboratory: A testing laboratory of the Government or any other testing laboratory approved by the Contracting Officer.

Materials: Any substance specified for use in the construction of the project and its appurtenances.

Maximum Density: The highest density that can be obtained under stated conditions.

Measurement: Determining and expressing the quantities of work or materials.

Multi-Beam Girder: A precast, prestressed concrete member where the concrete deck is precast as an integral part of the member.

Neat Line: A line defining the proposed or specified limits of an excavation or structure.

Nominal Dimensions or Weights: The numerical values shown on the drawings or in the specifications as measurements of material to be used in the construction

Nominal Maximum Particle Size: The largest sieve size listed in the applicable specification upon which ;any material is permitted to be retained.

Overbreak: Material beyond the neat line of an excavation that is removed in the process of excavation, usually by blasting.

Pavement Structure: Subbase, base, or surface course, or combination thereof, placed on a subgrade to support the traffic load and distribute it to the roadbed.

Pioneer Road: Temporary construction access built along the route of the project.

Pipe: A culvert that is circular (round) in cross-section.

Pipe-Arch: A pipe that has been factory-deformed from a circular shape such that the width (or span) is larger than the vertical dimension (or rise).

Profile Grade: The trace of a vertical plane, as shown on the drawings, intersecting the top surface at the centerline of the proposed facility construction.

Random Sampling: Sampling at times or locations determined in advance by the use of a table of random numbers.

Reasonable Close Conformity: Unless working tolerances are specified, all work performed and materials furnished shall be in reasonable close conformity with lines, grades, cross sections, dimensions, and material requirement shown on the drawings, indicated in the specifications, or designated on the ground. "Reasonable close conformity" is compliance with reasonable and customary manufacturing and construction tolerances.

Right-of-Way: A general term denoting (1) the privilege to pass over land in some particular line (including easement, lease, permit, or license to occupy, use, or traverse public or private lands) or (2) land, appurtenances thereto, or interest therein, usually in a strip, acquired for public or private passageway.

Road Template: The shape and cross-sectional dimensions of the roadway to be constructed as defined by the construction staking notes and the characteristics of the typical sections.

Roadbed: The graded portion of a road between the intersection of subgrade and side slopes excluding that portion of the ditch below subgrade.

Roadside: A general term denoting the area adjoining the outer edge of the roadway.

Roadway: The portion of the road within the limits of excavation and embankment, including slope rounding.

Schedule of Items: A schedule in the contract that contains a listing and description of construction items, quantities, units of measure, methods of measurement, unit price, and amount.

Second Samples: A sample taken when the initial sample indicates that the material is defective.

Shoulder: The portion of the roadway contiguous to the traveled way for accommodation of stopped vehicles, for emergency use, and for lateral support of pavement structure.

Sidewalk: The portion of the roadway constructed primary for pedestrian use.

Specification: A description of the technical requirements for a material, product, or service that includes criteria for determination whether these requirements are met.

Subbase: The layers of specified or selected material of designed thickness placed on a subgrade to support a base course.

Subgrade Treatment: Modification of roadbed material by stabilization.

Subgrade: The layers of roadbed that bring it up to the top surface, upon which subbase, base, or surface course is constructed. For roads without base course or surface course, that portion of the roadbed prepared as the finished wearing surface.

Superstructure (Bridge): The entire structure except the substructure.

Surface Course: The top layer of a pavement structure, sometimes called the wearing course, usually designed to resist skidding, traffic abrasion, and the disintegrating effects of climate.

Tackifier: Binder for vegetative mulch.

Target Value: The percentage of each material in a mixture intended for a particular use from which allowable variations are measured.

Traveled Way: The portion of the roadway for the movement of vehicles, exclusive of shoulders and auxiliary lanes.

Turnout: A short auxiliary lane on a one-lane road provided for the passage of meeting vehicles.

Unit of Measurement: The unit and fractions of units shown in the Schedule of Items.

Unsuitable Material: The material excavated during roadway construction that is not usable in embankment and must be disposed of or that can be used only in certain locations or for limited purposes.

Utilization Standards: The minimum size and percent soundness of trees described in the specifications to determine merchantable timber.

1.03 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT:

A. Measurement and payment for contract work will be made only for 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. When more than one class, size, or thickness is specified in the

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS for any pay item, suffixes will be added to the items number to differentiate between the items.

C. The following measurement and calculations are used to determine contract quantities.

1. For individual construction items, longitudinal and lateral measurements for area computations will be made

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.

2. Staked Quantities (SQ): These quantities are determined from staked measurements prior to construction.

3. Actual Quantities (AQ): These quantities are determined from measurements of completed work.

4. Vehicles Quantities (VQ): These quantities are measured or weighed in hauling vehicles.

5. 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.

F. Bituminous materials are defined as all types and grades of asphalt cement, liquid asphalt, emulsified asphalt, and dust oil.

If bituminous material fails one or more test requirements, and the Contracting Officer determines it is in the public interest to accept the material at a reduced price, the price reduction shall be based on the test results giving the largest percent price adjustment. The contractor may remove and replace the defective material or accept the adjustment.

The price reduction shall apply to all pay items affected.

Price adjustment will be based on samples taken in duplicate in accordance with AASHTO T 40 under the supervision of the Engineer. Samples shall be sent to an authorized laboratory. The laboratory shall test one of each duplicate sample and retain the other. When any test result is not within the specification limits, the laboratory shall immediately notify the supplier and the Engineer. The Engineer will then authorize check testing of the retained sample.

If the retained sample tests satisfactorily, the material will be accepted. If the retained sample also fails, the following schedule of price adjustments shall apply. The average of test values for the two samples will determine the basis for price adjustment, except when test results on the samples differ by more than the applicable AASHTO or ASTM Repeatability Unit; then, the test result numerically nearest the specification requirement will be used. (A repeatability unit is defined as D2S or D2S% limit for single operator precision described in ASTM recommended practice C 670.)

The schedule of price adjustments shall not apply to the following tests:

Table 01000-1 Schedule of price adjustment for out-of-specification bituminous materials.

Test AASHTO Test Method

Spot Test T 102 Particle Charge T 59 Ductility T 51

Bituminous materials failing to meet specifications for these tests shall be removed and replaced.

See Table 01000-1 for the schedule of price adjustments for bituminous materials that do not meet specifications.

TABLE 01000-1

Deviation from Specification Limit

Measured in Reproducibility Units 1/ Application

Less than

1, but less than 2

2, but less than 3

3 or greater

Price reduction applicable to bituminous base course and pavement mixture or to seal coat and bituminous surface treatment aggregate.

0% 5% 25% Remove & Replace

Price reduction applicable to bituminous material paid for as a separate item.

0% 10% 25% Remove & Replace

1/ A reproducibility unit is defined as D2S or D2S% limit for multi-laboratory precision described in ASTM recommended practice C 670.

The Sieve Test (AASHTO T 59) results may be exempt from the schedule of price adjustments provided the contractor's quality assurance program includes checking the uniformity of bituminous spread rates in increments no greater than one foot over the width of the spray bar and variation between increments in no greater than five percent.

G. 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 roadway section and to balance earthwork. Such adjustments shall not be considered as "Changes".

END OF SECTION

SECTION 01010

SUMMARY OF WORK

1.01 SCOPE:

A. This project consists of water system and vault toilet upgrades, and accessibility improvements of all camp units at Gerle Creek Campground site located within the Eldorado National Forest.

1. This Contract consists of the following items of work:

a. The demolition of existing, waterlines with appurtenances, faucets, spurs, and camp unit furnishings. Camp unit furnishings: Table, Grill, Fire ring, Food Storage Locker, Camp Unit Marker. Select furnishings to be stockpiled with the remainder being disposed of off Forest Service Land

b. The demolition of six (6) wood-framed vault toilet buildings and vaults. The testing of each building for lead paint and asbestos vent stack. If lead paint and/or asbestos vent stacks are confirmed see the following options:

a. Option 1 includes the proper handling, removal, and disposal of lead paint in accordance with all local, State and Federal regulations. If asbestos is found.

b. Option 2 includes the proper handling, removal, and disposal of asbestos vent stack in accordance with all local, State and Federal regulations.

c. Site preparation including clearing and grubbing.

d. The installation of approximately 3071 linear feet of two (1-1/2) inch PVC

Schedule 40 potable waterline; approximately 1080 linear feet of three quarters (3/4) inch PVC Schedule 40 potable waterline.

e. The installation of 13 Faucets units with sumps.

f. All preparation and complete installation of eight (8) new 2-unit precast vault toilet buildings.

g. The construction of forty-eight (48) 1200 square foot camp units and two (2) 2400 square foot double camp units. The installation of camp unit furnishings including: Table, Firering, Grill, Food Storage Locker, Camp Unit Marker for each camp unit.

h. The construction of asphalt camping spurs and turnouts including aggregate base. The construction of eight (8) concrete refuse bin pads including aggregate base. The construction of aggregate base walkways.

i. Road work including the installation of Two (2) 18” diameter culverts, two (2) 24” diameter culverts, and one (1) 36” diameter culvert. Repairing and patching damaged roadway. Overlaying 4513 linear foot roadway with 2-1/2” asphalt overlay.

j. The excavation, haul and installation of Barrier Rock.

k. Miscellaneous items to include signs, wood stairs, street marking directional arrow, fee tube, and hand placed rip rap.

1.02 STORAGE AREAS: The projects are within high use recreation areas.

The Contractor shall confine his operations within the limits of the work.

The Contractor will be required to restore these areas to their original conditions as outlined in Section 01700. Material storage and maintenance of equipment will be confined to the road, parking areas, clearing limits or in areas agreed to in writing by the Contracting Officer.

1.03 TRAFFIC AND ROCK SOURCE REQUIREMENTS - HAULING:

A. Hauling Restrictions: The Contractor shall comply with all legal load restrictions in the hauling of materials on public roads within and outside of the limits of the projects. Load restrictions on roads within the Eldorado National Forest are identical to the State of California load limits. A special permit will not relieve the Contractor of liability for damage which may result from the moving of equipment.

1.04 CAMPGROUND CLOSURES: The campground areas will be closed to public use during construction. The Forest Service will notify the public prior to the start of construction.

1.05 WATER SOURCE: Water may be drafted from the designated spur at Gerle Creek as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. A fish box is required for the drafting tube. Provisions shall be taken to keep stream free of sediment and truck fluids.

1.06 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: No separate payment will be made for work specified in this Section. Payment for such work shall be included in the contract unit price for other items of work.

PART 2. PRODUCTS

Not applicable.

PART 3. EXECUTION

3.01 TIMING OF CONSTRUCTION: Construction work shall commence no later than September 20, 2010 or as soon as weather permits, or as approved by the Contracting Officer.

SECTION 01010

SUMMARY OF WORK

1.01 SCOPE:

A. This project consists of water system and vault toilet upgrades, and accessibility improvements of all camp units at Gerle Creek Campground site located within the Eldorado National Forest.

1. This Contract consists of the following items of work:

a. The demolition of existing, waterlines with appurtenances, faucets, spurs, and camp unit furnishings. Camp unit furnishings: Table, Grill, Fire ring, Food Storage Locker, Camp Unit Marker. Select furnishings to be stockpiled with the remainder being disposed of off Forest Service Land

b. The demolition of six (6) wood-framed vault toilet buildings and vaults. The testing of each building for lead paint and asbestos vent stack. If lead paint and/or asbestos vent stacks are confirmed see the following options:

a. Option 1 includes the proper handling, removal, and disposal of lead paint in accordance with all local, State and Federal regulations. If asbestos is found.

b. Option 2 includes the proper handling, removal, and disposal of asbestos vent stack in accordance with all local, State and Federal

c. Site preparation including clearing and grubbing.

d. The installation of approximately 3071 linear feet of two (1-1/2) inch PVC

Schedule 40 potable waterline; approximately 1080 linear feet of three quarters (3/4) inch PVC Schedule 40 potable waterline.

e. The installation of thirteen (13) Faucets units with sumps.

f. All preparation and complete installation of four (4) new 2-unit and four (4) new single-unit precast vault toilet buildings.

g. The construction of forty-eight (48) 1200 square foot camp units and two (2) 2400 square foot double camp units. The reinstallation of camp unit furnishings including: Table, Grill, Food Storage Locker. The installation of new furnishings including: Campfire Rings, Camp Unit Marker for each camp unit. The purchase and installation of thirteen (13) new Tables.

a. Option 3 The installation of an additional thirteen (13) new tables bringing the total to twenty six (26).

b. Option 4 The installation of an additional thirteen (13) new tables bringing the total to thirty nine (39).

c. Option 5 The installation of an additional thirteen (13) new tables bringing the total to fifty two (52).

h. The construction of asphalt camping spurs and turnouts including aggregate base. The construction of eight (8) concrete refuse bin pads including aggregate base. The construction of aggregate base walkways.

i. Road work including the installation of Two (2) 18” diameter culverts, two (2) 24” diameter culverts, and one (1) 36” diameter culvert. Repairing and patching damaged roadway. Overlaying 4513 linear foot roadway with 2-1/2” asphalt overlay.

j. The excavation, haul and installation of seven hundred (700) Barrier Rock.

a. Option 6 The excavation, haul and installation of an additional one hundred (100) barrier rocks bringing the total to eight hundred (800).

b. Option 7 The excavation, haul and installation of an additional one hundred (100) barrier rocks bringing the total to nine hundred (900).

c. Option 8 The excavation, haul and installation of an additional one hundred (100) barrier rocks bringing the total to one thousand (1000).

k. Miscellaneous items to include signs, wood stairs, street marking directional arrow, fee tube, and hand placed rip rap.

1.02 STORAGE AREAS: The projects are within high use recreation areas.

The Contractor shall confine his operations within the limits of the work.

The Contractor will be required to restore these areas to their original conditions as outlined in Section 01700. Material storage and maintenance of equipment will be confined to the road, parking areas, clearing limits or in areas agreed to in writing by the Contracting Officer.

1.03 TRAFFIC AND ROCK SOURCE REQUIREMENTS - HAULING:

A. Hauling Restrictions: The Contractor shall comply with all legal load restrictions in the hauling of materials on public roads within and outside of the limits of the projects. Load restrictions on roads within the Eldorado National Forest are identical to the State of California load limits. A special permit will not relieve the Contractor of liability for damage which may result from the moving of equipment.

1.04 CAMPGROUND CLOSURES: The campground areas will be closed to public use during construction. The Forest Service will notify the public prior to the start of construction.

1.05 WATER SOURCE: Water may be drafted from the designated spur at Gerle Creek as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. A fish box is required for drafting tube. Provisions shall be taken to keep stream free of sediment and truck fluids.

1.06 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: No separate payment will be made for work specified in this Section. Payment for such work shall be included in the contract unit price for other items of work.

PART 2. PRODUCTS

Not applicable.

PART 3. EXECUTION

3.01 TIMING OF CONSTRUCTION: Construction work shall commence no later than September 20, 2010 or as soon as weather permits, or as approved by the Contracting Officer.

Project Meetings Section 01200 - 1

SECTION 01200

PROJECT MEETINGS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE:

A. Before start of construction, the Contracting Officer will arrange an on-site meeting with the Contractor. This meeting will be mandatory for the Contractor and major sub-contractors. The meeting agenda will generally include the following as a minimum:

Correspondence procedures Designation of responsible personnel Labor standards provisions Payroll reports Changes Payments to Contractor Subcontractors Accident reporting Documents required under the contract Tentative construction schedule Submittal of shop drawings, project data and samples

1.2 PROGRESS MEETINGS:

A. The Contracting Officer will schedule periodic meetings with the Contractor and subcontractors, as required. The meeting agenda may include the following topics:

Approval of minutes of previous meetings Review of work progress Field observations, problems, and decisions Identification of problems which impede planned progress Review of off-site fabrication and delivery schedules Maintenance of progress schedule Corrective measures to regain projected schedules Planned progress during succeeding work period Coordination of projected progress Maintenance of quality and work standards Effect of proposed changes on progress schedule and coordination Other business relating to work status and progress

Project Meetings Section 01200 - 2

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

Not Used.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

Not Used.

PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 PROJECT MEETINGS:

A. Project Meetings: This work is incidental to the bid items shown on the

Schedule of Items. No separate payment will be made.

SECTION 01300

SHOP DRAWINGS AND SUBMITTALS

1.01 SCOPE: Work Included: Perform all work necessary and required for the construction of the project as indicated. Such work includes but is not limited to the following:

A. Shop Drawings

B. Samples

C. Catalog Data

1.02 ITEMS INCLUDED IN SHOP DRAWINGS: Shop drawings shall include all pertinent data required for the proper fabrication and installation of the materials specified.

1.03 REVIEW TIME: 14 Days

PART 2. PRODUCTS

Brand name or equal. Submittals are not required when the named product specified on the drawing or in the specification is the item to be purchased and installed.

3.01 SHOP DRAWINGS

A. Shop drawings shall be submitted as defined in FAR 52.236.21, Apr. 1984 Specifications and Drawings for Construction.

3.02 SAMPLES

A. Original submittal: Two samples, unless otherwise specified for each item for which samples are required, shall be furnished for approval. Approval shall be obtained prior to delivery of the material to the project site. Such 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 when these attributes will be exposed to view in the finish work.

B. Re-submittal: All rejected samples will be returned upon request, and any or all re-submittals required shall consist of two new samples.

C. Approval: Upon approval one sample so noted will be returned and the remainder will be retained by the Contracting Officer until completion of the work. When requested, all approved samples will be returned for installation provided their identity is maintained in an approved manner until final acceptance of the project.

3.03 CATALOG DATA

A. Submittals: Four copies of catalog data are required for the original submittal and each subsequent re-submittal that may become necessary. Catalog data shall be submitted along with shop drawings. If approved or not approved, one copy will be returned so noted. If approved, such additional copies as may be requested by the Contracting Officer shall be furnished without additional cost.

B. Data: Each submittal shall have all pertinent data required that is applicable to the item submitted for approval.

3.04 IDENTIFICATION

A. Catalog Data: Each separate catalog, brochure, or single page submitted shall have adequate identification to distinguish it from any other submittal.

B. Catalogs or brochures submitted containing multiple items for approval need the identification only on the exterior. In such instances the identification shall include page and catalog item numbers.

C. In the event that one or more of the multiple items are not approved in any submittal, the additional copies required will not be requested until all items are approved.

3.05 CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY

A. Prohibitions: No portion of the work requiring a shop drawing sample or catalog data shall be started nor shall any materials be fabricated or installed prior to the approval of such items.

B. Approvals: Project work, materials fabrication, and installation shall conform with approved shop drawings, applicable samples, and catalog data.

Temporary Services Section 01510 - 1

SECTION 01510

TEMPORARY SERVICES

1.1 DESCRIPTION: The work of this section consists of providing temporary services required for the Contractor’s performance of the work of this Contract.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL: Temporary materials may be new or used, but must be adequate in capacity for the required usage, must not create unsafe conditions, and must not violate requirements of applicable codes and standards.

2.2 SANITARY FACILITIES: No public sanitary facilities exist at the site.

A. Provide portable sanitary facilities, with washing station.

2.3 FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT: UL Class 2A, 2-1/2 gallon water type, stored-pressure extinguisher and UL Class 10, Type I, 15-pound B: Carbon dioxide extinguisher shall be provided on the project. A fire box shall not be required in accordance with the U.S. Forest Service issued permit and fire plan.

2.4 STORAGE SHEDS: Temporary weather-tight sheds or other covered facilities for storage of materials subject to weather damage. Number and size of structures shall be subject to Contractor needs and the Contracting Officer approval.

2.5 OTHER STRUCTURES: Camping and/or staging areas shall be located where approved by the Contracting Officer.

2.6 SPILL RESPONSE MATERIALS: Spill response materials will be made available on site during Project construction and for operational use. These materials shall include: drip pans, buckets, absorbent pads, straw bales, absorbent clay, sawdust, floor-drying agents, spill containment barriers, heavy plastic sheeting, plastic bags, shovels, and sealable containers.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXECUTION AND LIGHTING:

A. No commercial electricity is available at the site. If an office trailer is used, or camping facilities approved, portable generator systems will need to be employed, as permitted.

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3.2 TELEPHONE: Cellular telephone service is marginal.

3.3 WATER:

A. Non-potable water for construction may be pumped from Forest Land with written permission from the Contracting Officer. Intake hose must be housed in a drafting box screened with 1/4” or less mesh to prevent intake of fish.

Water intake devise shall be as approved by the Contracting Officer.

B. Potable water is currently not available at each site. Water for employee consumption must be furnished by the Contractor or employees. Potable water sources shall not be utilized for construction purposes.

3.4 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION:

A. A capable and qualified person shall be placed in charge of fire protection. The responsibilities shall include locating and maintaining fire protective equipment and establishing and maintaining safe torch cutting and welding procedures. All construction vehicles and equipment shall be equipped with a fire extinguisher, a No. 2 shovel for fire suppression purposes and an axe or Pulaski.

B. Spark Arresters: Equip all gasoline or diesel powered equipment used in potential forest or grass fire locations with spark arresters approved by the U.S. Forest Service. Written determinations of areas and periods of potential fire hazard will be issued by the Contracting Officer.

C. Locate internal combustion equipment so that exhausts discharge well away from combustible materials.

D. Smoking: Smoking within buildings or temporary storage sheds or in the brush is prohibited. Smoking will only be permitted in open areas and enclosed vehicles only.

E. Welding: Cutting by torch, welding, or metal grinding shall be performed only when adequate fire protection is provided, as required by the U.S. Forest Service Fire Plan and permit.

3.5 PROTECTION EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

Vehicles and Equipment: Provide necessary equipment on each vehicle and piece of construction equipment, as described in the U.S. Forest Service Fire Plan and permit..

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3.6 REMOVAL OF STRUCTURES: Remove temporary structures, equipment, and furnishings and terminate services after construction work is 100% completed, or when directed by the Contracting Officer.

3.7 SPILL RESPONSE: Construction personnel shall be trained to follow spill prevention procedures and to contain, clean up and report spills. Fuels and lubricating oils for vehicles or heavy equipment shall not be stored or transferred within 100 feet of water. Vehicles used during construction shall be monitored for leaks. Vehicle maintenance wastes, including used oils and other fluids will be handled and disposed of properly.

PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 TEMPORARY SERVICES: This work is incidental to the bid items shown on the

Schedule of Items and no separate payment will be made.

Project Closeout Section 01700 - 1

SECTION 01700

PROJECT CLEANUP AND CLOSEOUT

1.1 DESCRIPTION: The work of this section consists of final clean-up, closeout submittals, and final inspection procedures.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 CLEANING MATERIALS: As recommended by the manufacturer of surface to be cleaned.

2.2 POSTED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: Provide operating instructions and manufacturer literature in 3-ring binder of appropriate size for the material. Label for each system. Provide 3 copies of final operating instructions.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 WORKMANSHIP

A. All debris and unusable material shall be removed from the site.

All construction debris shall be disposed of off National Forest land in accordance with local regulations. The site shall be restored to as near its original condition as possible.

B. Burning of material will not be allowed.

C. Clearing and grubbing debris shall be disposed of in accordance with SECTION 02110 CLEARING AND GRUBBING.

D. Excess excavated material which cannot be used for construction of the project shall be loaded, transported to and disposed of at the disposal site shown on the cover sheet or as directed by the Contracting Officer.

E. Concrete trucks shall be washed out in locations designated by the

Contracting Officer. All waste deposits from concrete, asphalt and aggregate truck washing shall be cleaned up and removed by the Contractor.

F. Buildings shall be swept clean of all debris and dust. Windows and roofs shall be cleaned of all dust and marks.

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G. All stakes, lath and flagging used under the contract shall be removed and disposed of off National Forest Lands.

3.1 POSTED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: As specified in the individual sections, furnish operating instructions to the Contracting Officer upon project completion. Include wiring diagrams, control diagrams, control sequence, start-up, adjustment, operation, lubrication, shut-down, safety precautions, procedures in the event of equipment failure, and other items of instruction recommended by the manufacturer.

3.2 CLEANING: Before scheduling the final inspection, remove all tools, equipment, surplus materials and rubbish. Restore or refinish surfaces that are damaged due to work of this contract to original condition. Remove grease, dirt, stains, foreign materials and labels from finished surfaces. Thoroughly clean building interiors. Pick up all construction debris from the site. At time of final inspection, project shall be thoroughly clean and ready for use.

3.3 PROJECT RECORD DRAWINGS:

A. Maintain one complete full-size set of contract drawings and one full-size set of vendor-supplied drawings on the project site. Clearly mark changes, deletions and additions using conventional drafting standards to show actual construction conditions. Show additions in red, deletions in green and special instructions in black.

B. Keep record drawings current. Inspection will be made monthly.

Certification of accuracy and completeness will be required on monthly payment requisitions.

C. On completion of the total project, submit complete record drawings to the

Contracting Officer. Include all shop drawings, sketches and additional drawings that are to be included in the final set, with clear instructions showing the location of these drawings.

3.4 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS: Submit before final inspection request.

A. Project Record Drawings: As specified above.

B. Guarantees and Bonds: As specified in the general provisions.

C. Spare Parts and Materials: As specified in individual sections.

D. Keys and Keying Schedule: Provide keys for all locks, including duplicates.

Wire all keys for each lock securely together. Tag and plainly mark with lock number, equipment identification, or panel or switch number and indicate location, such as building and room name or number.

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E. Valves installed shall be marked with an appropriate tag with function of this valve.

F. Operating Tools: As specified in the individual sections.

G. Special Tools: One set of special tools required to operate, adjust, dismantle, or repair equipment. Special tools are those not normally found in possession of mechanics or maintenance personnel.

3.5 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION AND FINAL INSPECTION: Submit written certification to the Contracting Officer that project, or designated portion of project, is substantially complete, and request in writing a final inspection. The Contracting Officer will make an inspection within 10 days of receipt of request.

A. When work is determined to be substantially complete, the Contracting

Officer will prepare a list of deficiencies to be corrected before final acceptance and issue a Letter of Substantial Completion.

B. If work is not determined to be substantially complete, the Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor in writing. After completing work, the Contractor shall resubmit certification and request a new final inspection.

3.6 ACCEPTANCE OF THE WORK: After all deficiencies have been corrected, a

Certificate of Final Inspection will be issued.

PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 CONTRACT CLOSEOUT: This work is incidental to the bid items shown on the

Schedule of Items and no separate payment will be made.

Mobilization Section 01900

SECTION 01900

MOBILIZATION

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION: This work shall include 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 prior to beginning work on various items on the project. Preparatory work includes the cleaning of all construction equipment delivered to the project. The cost of bonding is also included within this pay item. Also includes mandatory ARRA signage.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

Not used.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 EQUIPMENT CLEANING: Clean all construction equipment prior to entry on the project site. Remove all dirt, plant parts and material that may carry noxious weed seeds into the area. Only construction equipment inspected by the Forest Service will be allowed to operate within the project area. Treat subsequent move-ins of equipment the same as the initial move-in. Clean truck beds and dump boxes used to haul materials to the project site prior to entering the work area.

PART 4 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 MEASUREMENT: Shall be Lump Sum Quantity for the job.

4.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT: The accepted quantities will be paid for at the contract unit price for each pay item 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 will not be in addition to the contract price and will be included in Item 01900-1 Mobilization, for all project sites.

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.

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

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

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Construction Area Traffic Control Devices Section 02090 - 1

SECTION 02090

CONSTRUCTION AREA TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION: This section sets forth requirements concerning possible flagging (if traffic volume dictates) and traffic handling equipment and devices used in carrying out the Contractors responsibilities for public convenience and public safety. This section applies to all work associated within each project site and hauling of materials & equipment into and out of each site, waste area, and borrow site.

1.2 Attention is directed to the “Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices”

(MUTCD) for Streets and Highways, latest edition, published by the U.S.

Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration. The contents of this manual are incorporated by reference in its entirety into this specification.

2.1 Appropriate Barricades and Construction area signs shall be furnished, installed, maintained, and removed when no longer required.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 Traffic Control Plan - The Contractor shall develop a Traffic Control Plan. The plan shall be developed, submitted to the Contracting Officer and approved by the Contracting Officer before commencing construction activities. The plan shall show and describe how traffic will be provided for during the construction activities. The Traffic Control Plan shall include necessary and required construction area signs and conform to the provisions of the latest edition of the MUTCD. The Contractor shall be responsible for coordination with the onsite inspector.

3.2 During any blasting, hauling, and excavation operations, the Forest Highway may be closed and public traffic stopped for periods not to exceed 1/2 hours. After each closure, all accumulated traffic shall be allowed to pass through the work before another closure is made.

3.3 Should the Contractor decide to use the provisions in the previous paragraph he shall place signs advising the public of the possible delays. The signs shall be commercial quality and of sufficient size to be easily read by passing motorists.

PART 4 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 MEASUREMENT: Measurement for Traffic Control shall lump sum.

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4.2 PAYMENT: Payment shall be considered incidental to other specification items in this contract.

SECTION 02110

CLEARING AND GRUBBING

1.01 SCOPE: This section covers all clearing and grubbing necessary for the contract work in accordance with the plans and these specifications. Such work includes, but is not limited to the following:

A. Removal of duff, stumps, rocks, boulders, and debris. All trees, brush, and vegetation within the specified clearing limits shall be removed. Live trees or brush outside of the clearing limits shall be removed only as directed by the Contracting Officer.

B. Protection and trimming of existing adjacent trees.

C. Removal of marked trees down logs and snags located outside of clearing limits. Severely decayed logs on the ground which are in a definite crumbling state need not be removed unless they are within a defined clearing limit.

D. All logs remain the property of the Forest Service.

1.02 RELATED SECTIONS: The following items of associated work are included in other sections of these specifications.

A. 01700 – PROJECT CLEANUP AND CLOSEOUT

B. 02210 - EARTHWORK

C. 02220 - STRUCTURAL EXCAVATION

1.03 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: Measurement is Lump Sum

Quantity. Payment of the amount bid under Pay Item 02110 in the Schedule of Items will be made for satisfactory completion of work under this section. Such amount will constitute full compensation for all work and incidentals.

PART 2. PRODUCTS

2.01 Not applicable

3.01 WORKMANSHIP

A. Clearing:

1. Contractor shall remove all vegetation, debris, stumps, previously fallen trees, deadfall, rocks, boulders, organic matter, specified existing improvements, and otherwise objectionable material which is not suitable for use as fill unless otherwise SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. The Contractor shall remove all trees and down logs as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS, those marked by the Forest Service and as specified herein.

B. Tree Felling:

1. Trees shall be felled into areas being cleared whenever possible. Tree felling shall be controlled to minimize damage to merchantable timber and remaining trees and vegetation. Felling shall be done with saws or shears.

A. Trees to be removed in the vicinity of any creeks shall be felled away from the creek.

2. In as much as is possible, skidding of logs will be limited to within the clearing limits of the proposed construction area so as to minimize damage to the natural environment.

Skidding of logs on existing paved roads and bridges is not permitted.

3. Felled trees shall be limbed and the branches shall be treated as stated in Section 3.02.

C. Grubbing: Grubbing shall consist of the removal of roots and stumps. The removal of roots larger than two inches in diameter, and not lower than 18 inches below original ground level, shall extend, except as otherwise noted, at least two feet beyond the proposed construction.