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WESTFALL WATER SYSTEM

Division 1 - General Requirements Pages

SECTION 01010 - Summary of Work 2

SECTION 01025 - Method of Measurement 1

SECTION 01040 - Coordination 2

SECTION 01060 - Regulatory Requirements 3

SECTION 01070 - Abbreviation and Symbols 3

SECTION 01300 - Shop Drawings and Summittals 2

SECTION 01315 - Schedules & Reports 1

SECTION 01442 - Quality Control & Quantity Measurement 2

SECTION 01505 - Mobilization 1

SECTION 01511 - Temporary Facilities and Utilities 2

SECTION 01640 - Product Handling 3

SECTION 01700 - Contract Closeout and Cleanup 2

SECTION 01711 - Cleanup and Disposal 1

SECTION 01720 - AS BUILT Drawings 1

SECTION 01741 - Warranties 1

Division 2 - Site Work

SECTION 02100 - Clearing and Demolition 3

SECTION 02200 - Earthwork 6

SECTION 02220 - Excavation, Backfill, and Compaction 5

SECTION 02640 - Valves and Enclosures 3

SECTION 02660 - Water Distribution System 4

SECTION 02665 - Hydrants 2

SECTION 02675 - Disinfection 2

SECTION 02749 - Hot Bituminous Plant Mix 17

SECTION 02801 - Landscape Rehabilitation 2

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WESTFALL WATER STSTEM

SECTION 01010

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SCOPE

This project will consist of approximately 2,800 linear feet of PVC water line construction, the proposed work will include, but not be limited to the following items:

Construction staking, clearing, excavation (trenching) abandon and decommission existing main water line, install all the proper components; meterbox, building waters service pipe, valves, valve box.

Note: The Water Line must run from the excisting water tank, from main line service lines will banch off to different buildings within compuond.

1.02 STORAGE AREAS

The Contractor will be required to restore any staging or storage areas to their original conditions as outlined in Section 01711. Material storage and maintenance of equipment will be confined to the marshalling areas. Marshalling areas will be identified by the

CONTRACTING OFFICER. When not in use, equipment shall be stored in a marshalling area or AREAS approved by the CONTRACTING OFFICER.

1.03 TRAFFIC

A. Traffic Control: Warning devices and barricades shall be maintained in the construction area at all times, and shall be in conformance with the Manual on

Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

B. Traffic Safety: Safety precautions shall be in accordance with the latest edition of the State of California Construction Safety Orders.

C. 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 project. A special permit will not relieve the Contractor of liability for damage which may result from the moving of equipment.

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WESTFALL WATER STSTEM

D. Equipment Cleaning: All-off road equipment shall be free of noxious weeds, free of soil, seeds, vegetative matter, or other debris that could contain or hold seeds.

Contractor shall certify in writing that all off-road equipment is free of noxious weeds prior to commencing operations on the project site. Contractor shall employ whatever cleaning methods that are necessary to ensure that all off-road equipment is free of noxious weeds. Equipment shall be considered free of soil, seeds and other such debris when a visual inspection does not disclose such material. Disassembly of equipment components or specialized inpection tools are not required. Contractor shall at least, 5 working days prior to moving each piece of equipment onto the project site, identify the location of the equipments’ most recent operation.

E. Traffic Speed: In the project area the speed limit shall be 10 mph. This speed limit shall be strictly adhered to by the Contractor under this contract.

F. Administrative and Emergency Traffic: The Contractor shall keep the project area open for administrative and emergency traffic at all times.

1.04 MAINTAINING UTILITY SERVICE

1. Electrical: Existing electrical systems shall remain operational until the new electrical system provided under this contract is accepted for use by the

CONTRACTING OFFICER. If the Contractor damages an electrical system or component, it shall be repaired immediately by a licensed electrician, in a manner and to the extent acceptable to the CONTRACTING

OFFICER.

2. Contractor shall notify the CONTRACTING OFFICER 24 hours in advance of any utility service interruption.

3. Identifing the location of all existing underground utilities shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

1.05 PAYMENT

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

Section.

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 01025

METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

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

section.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Not Applicable

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 The following method of measurement for determining final payment is designated on the Schedule of Items for each pay item:

A. Lump Sum Quantity (LS):

1. 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.

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SECTION 01040

COORDINATION

This section identifies Contractor and Government responsibilities for coordinating contract work with other governmental entities, utility companies, adjacent land users and other contractors.

1.02 RELATED SECTIONS

General Provisions FAR 52.236-7, Permits and Responsibilities.

General Provisions FAR 52.236-8, Other Contracts.

General Provisions FAR 52.236-9, Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements.

General Provisions FAR 52.236-10, Operations and Storage Areas.

General Provisions FAR 52.236-19, Organization and Direction of the Work.

1.03 GOVERNMENT (FOREST SERVICE) RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Notify entities involved of approximate dates of construction under this contract to facilitate initial coordination.

B. Provide Contractor a maximum of three (3) sets of full-size (11X17) drawings and contract documents upon request. Additional sets of drawings will be at

Contractor's expense.

1.04 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Submit Work Progress Schedule (see FAR 52.236-15).

B. Arrange for and bear the cost of temporary utilities and services from public utilities if desired.

C. Obtain and pay for minor, temporary permits and services necessary for construction activities.

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D. Coordinate with public utility companies for protection of existing utilities, including requesting "Blue Stake" location service in advance of any ground-disturbing activities.

E. Coordinate with utility companies for permanent connection of services constructed under this contract if applicable.

F. Coordinate access and construction activities under this contract with any other contractors working adjacent to the project site.

G. Coordinate with Forest Service at the project site during construction activities which disrupt access at the site.

H. Notify Contracting Officer and Forest Service personnel at site 24 hours in advance of any utility interruption to the site.

Additional coordination needs shall be brought to the attention of the Contracting

Officer.

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SECTION 01060

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

This Section describes the Regulatory Requirements and the Codes and Standards that apply to the work in this contract.

1.02 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. All laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations of the United States Government shall apply and be implemented into this contract.

B. The following codes and standards shall apply to the work in this contract. Where no date is specified, the applicable edition shall be the one in effect on the date of solicitation.

1. American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM).

2. American Water Works Association Standards.

3. Forest Service Handbook 6709.11 health and Safety Code Handbook.

4. International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.

5. International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO).

6. Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

7. Manufacturer's Instructions.

8. National Electrical Code (NEC).

9. National Sanitation Foundation.

10. State of California Construction Safety Orders.

11. Underwriters Laboratory.

12. Uniform Building Code, (UBC), latest edition.

13. Uniform Building Code Standards.

14. Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC).

15. Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC).

16. Uniform Fire Code (UFC).

17. Uniform Fire Code Standards.

18. Underwriters' Laboratories (UL).

19. Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (ADAAG).

1.03 CODES AND STANDARDS

Standards and practices set forth by the references mentioned elsewhere in these specifications shall be adhered to unless otherwise noted.

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1.04 DUTIES OF THE CONTRACTOR

A. Responsibilities. It is the duty of the Contractor to perform all work in accordance with the approved plans, specifications and regulations required for completion, during the term of this contract.

B. Performance of the work. The Contractor shall study carefully the approved plans and specifications and shall plan their schedule of operations well ahead of time. If at any time it is discovered that work is being done, which is not in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, the Contractor shall correct the work immediately.

Any inconsistencies or items which appear to be in error in the contract documents shall be promptly called to the attention of the Contracting Officer. Local conditions which may affect the project shall likewise be brought to the attention of the Contracting

Officer at once. In no case, however, shall the instruction of the Contracting Officer be construed to cause work to be done which is not in conformity with the approved plans, specifications and change orders.

The Contractor shall not carry on work except with the knowledge of the Contracting

Where so indicated or in lieu of drawing or specification requirements, materials shall be used and installed in the best quality manner and method recommended by the manufacturer. Such recommendation shall be submitted in writing by the Contractor.

Substitution of materials shall be considered a Contract Change and will be subject for approval by the Contracting Officer prior to use or fabrication.

Subcontractors engaged to do work on the project must be approved by the Contracting

1.05 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

No separate measurement or payment will be made for the work of this Section.

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2.01 GENERAL

Products and Materials: All products and materials incorporated into this contract shall meet the standards and requirements of the codes and standards as referenced in Part 1 –

General of this Section, and elsewhere herein unless otherwise SHOWN ON THE

DRAWINGS, the more stringent requirements shall take precedence within the codes and standards that govern this Contract.

All materials, unless specified otherwise, shall be handled, stored, installed, and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and recommendations.

3.01 WORK REQUIREMENTS

All work in the contract shall meet the standards and requirements of the codes and standards referenced in Part 1 - General of this Section and elsewhere herein, unless otherwise AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS or in the specifications. When more stringent requirements are called out in these specifications or AS SHOWN ON THE

DRAWINGS, the more stringent requirements shall take precedence over the codes and standards. All work shall be performed in a workman-like manner according to the best practices of the trade and the best standards of the industry.

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SECTION 01070

ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS

This section decribes and lists some of the abbreviations and symbols used in these specifications.

Not applicable.

Not Applicable.

3.01 GENERAL

Reference to a technical society, institution, association, standard, code, governing authority or other abbreviations or symbols made in the specifications are in accordance with the following:

AA Aluminum Association.

AAMA Architectural Aluminum Manufacturers Association.

AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.

ACI American Concrete Institute.

AFI Air Filter Institute.

AGA American Gas Association.

AGC Associated General Contractors of America.

AGMA American Gear Manufacturers Association.

AIA American Institute of Architects.

AIA American Insurance Association (Formerly NBFU).

AIEE American Institute of Electrical Engineers.

AISC American Institute of Steel Construction.

AISI American Iron and Steel Institute.

ALS American Lumber Standards.

AMA Acoustical Materials Association.

AMCA Air Moving and Conditioning Association.

ANSI American National Standards Institute (Formerly USAS).

APA American Plywood Association.

ARI Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute.

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ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers.

ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials.

AWI Architectural Woodwork Institute.

AWPA American Wood Preservers' Association.

AWPI American Wood Preservers' Institute.

AWS American Welding Society.

AWWA American Water Works Association.

CABRA Copper and Brass Research Association.

CS Commercial Standard, U.S. Department of Commerce.

CSI Construction Specification Institute.

FGJA Flat Glass Jobbers Association.

FIA Factory Insurance Association.

FM Factory Mutual.

FS Federal Specification.

GA Gypsum Association.

IEEE Institute of Electric and Electronic Engineers.

IES Illuminating Engineering Society.

MIA Marble Institute of America.

MLMA Metal Lath Manufacturers Association.

MS Military Specification.

MSTD Military Standard.

NAAMM National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers.

NAFM National Association of Fan Manufacturers.

NBFU National Board of Fire Underwriters

(currently American Insurance Association).

NBS National Bureau of Standards.

NEC National Electric Code.

NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association.

NEPA National Electrical Protection Association.

NFC National Fire Code.

NFPA National Fire Protection Association.

NHLA National Hardwood Lumber Association.

NLMA National Lumber Manufacturers Association.

NTMA National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association.

NWMA National Woodwork Manufacturers Association.

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Association.

PEI Porcelain Enamel Institute.

PSI Pounds Per Square Inch.

PSF Pounds Per Square Foot.

RTI Resilient Tile Institute.

SBI Steel Boiler Institute.

SCPI Structural Clay Products Institute.

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SDI Steel Deck Institute.

SJI Steel Joist Institute.

SMACNA Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association.

SPR Simplified Practice Recommendation, U.S. Dept. of Commerce.

SSPC Steel Structures Painting Council.

TCA Tile Council of America.

UBC Uniform Building Code.

UFC Uniform Fire Code.

UL Underwriters' Laboratories.

UMC Uniform Mechanical Code.

UPC Uniform Plumbing Code.

SIERRA NATIONAL FOREST DIVISION 1 01300-1

SECTION 01300

SHOP DRAWINGS AND SUBMITTALS

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

1. Shop Drawings

2. Samples

3. Catalog Data

4. Operation and Maintenance Manuals

5. Certificates and Warranties

1.02 SUBMITTALS

Submittals shall include all pertinent data required to understand the quality of components, dimensional relationships, integration with other materials, assembly techniques, structural aspects, color, finish, texture, and other such characteristics as may be necessary to fully describe the item and its intended use.

1.03 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

No separate measurement or payment will be made for the work of this Section. See

Section 01315.

3.01 SUBMITTALS

Submittals and shop drawings shall be submitted in a timely fashion to allow 5 days for review by the Contracting Officer. No work shall begin until shops drawings (if required) and submittals are approved.

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3.02 SHOP DRAWINGS

A. Original Submittal: A reproducible and two legible copies of all shop drawings shall be submitted for approval as required under 3.01 above prior to fabrication, installation or order placement to allow for checking and coordination. The reproducible will be retained by the Contracting Officer.

B. Resubmittal: When a resubmittal is required, one print so indicating will be returned to the Contractor. After revision of the original, a new reproducible and four copies shall be submitted for approval.

C. Approval: Once approved, stamped documents shall be returned to the Contractor and shall be complied with as noted. Variation from the approved documents shall be likewise submitted and approved before being carried out.

3.03 CATALOG DATA

A. Submittals: Two legible copies of catalog data are required for the original submittal and each resubmittal. Catalog data shall be submitted along with shop drawings. One copy will be returned unless additional copies are requested.

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

3.04 IDENTIFICATION

A. Catalog Data: Each separate catalog brochure or page submitted shall have the identification shown. Catalog of brochures submitted containing multiple items for approval need have only cover identification. In such cases the identification shall include page and catalog item numbers.

B. In the event 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.

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SECTION 01315

SCHEDULES AND REPORTS

This Section includes the requirements for the submittal of the Contractor's proposed work schedule for the project and a breakdown of the Contractor's bid amount for purposes of making progress payments. The breakdown shall include percent of work completed and materials used for the contract project. Progress payments may also include materials on hand at project site. These items of materials on hand shall be deducted from subsequent progress payments as materials are installed or placed into service. Contractor is responsible to insure the accountability of these items in reporting to the Contracting Officer.

2.01 SUBMITTALS

The submittals of the work schedule shall be on paper and shall include three copies of each.

3.01 WORK SCHEDULE

Within 15 days of the issuance of the Notice to Proceed, the Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer for approval a proposed work schedule for the project. Such schedule shall be in the form of a critical path network or other approved format and shall include the timing for each major phase of the work. The Contractor shall update such approved schedule as necessary when significant changes occur during the progress of the work.

Include in the critical path schedule time for submissions and approval of substitutions as well as tests and inspections.

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SECTION 01442

QUALITY CONTROL & QUANTITY MEASUREMENT

This work shall consist of providing certification that the quality and quantity of construction conforms to the drawings, specifications, and requirements of the contract.

1.02 MEASUREMENT

Measurement and/or payment will be made for the work described in this Section

AS SHOWN IN THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.

NOT APPLICABLE

3.01 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

A. Offsite Produced Materials. 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 AS SHOWN

ON THE DRAWINGS or stated in the specifications. Each certificate shall apply to a single commodity or invoice. Incidental purchases needed to remedy minor shortages of material shall be certified by the Contractor.

3.02 SAMPLING, TESTING AND INSPECTION

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. Sampling and testing frequency for specific items shall be AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS or in a Special Project

Specification, or as noted below:

1. Earthwork:

Contractor shall test for density, and in place density as well as compaction as required to meet the specifications of Section 02200.

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2. Aggregate Base and Surface Courses:

Contractor shall test for gradations, moisture density, in place density and compaction, and as required to meet the specifications of Section 02232.

3. Hot Bituminous Plant Mix:

Contractor shall test for in place density as requires by the spacifications of

Section 02749

3.03 RECORDS

As-built drawings. The Contractor shall maintain a set of the contract drawings depicting as-built conditions resulting from Contracting Officer-authorized changes. The drawings shall be maintained in a current condition. Changes from the original contract drawings shall be indicated in red on the drawings. At the completion of the contract work, a set of neatly red-lined as-built drawings identifing the changes shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer.

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SECTION 01505

MOBILIZATION

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.

1.02 PAYMENT

Measurement and/or payment will be made AS SHOWN ON THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.

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, including bonding, shall not exceed the original contract amount for this item.

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SECTION 01511

TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND UTILITIES

The work of this section includes providing all temporary facilities and controls needed for the project. The Contractor shall furnish all equipment, labor; materials and incidentals necessary to hook-up Install and maintain the facilities. Such facilities include but are not limited to:

A. Sanitary facilities.

B. Directional signs, safety signs and barricades.

C. Temporary utilities such as water, electricity, natural gas and telephone service.

D. Construction office.

No separate payment will be made for the work specified in this section. Such payment will be included in Item 01900, Mobilization.

3.01 SANITARY FACILITIES

The Contractor shall provide temporary sanitary facilities for all workers and maintain the facilities in a clean and sanitary state.

3.02 UTILITIES

The Contractor shall make all arrangements necessary to hook-up the temporary electricity, water, and natural gas (if needed) and telephones. Electricity and water, is at or adjacent to the jobsite.

3.03 CONSTRUCTION OFFICE

The contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with a desk, phone jack, and a computer outlet in the construction office for government use during the construction.

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3.04 REMOVAL

The Contractor shall remove temporary facilities and controls as progress of the work will permit or as directed by the Contracting Officer.

3.05 COST

The Contractor shall pay all fees and costs for the hook-up, installation, use, maintenance, and removal of temporary facilities and controls.

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SECTION 01640

PRODUCT HANDLING

Work included: Contractor shall protect products scheduled for use in the work by means including, but not necessarily limited to those described in this Section.

1.02 RELATED SECTION

General Provisions FAR 52.236-5, Material and Workmanship.

1.03 TESTING LABORATORY RECOMMENDATIONS

A. Except as otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer, Contractor shall determine and comply with testing Laboratory's recommendations on product handling, storage and protection.

B. Facility and Equipment: The Contractor shall provide, install, maintain, and operate a complete and adequate facility for the handling, execution, disposal, and distribution of all material and equipment required for the proper and timely performance of all work connected with the Contract.

1.04 PACKAGING

A. Delivery and Storage: Deliver all manufactured materials in the original packages, containers, or bundles (with the seals unbroken) bearing the name or identification marks of the manufacturer.

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

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

B. The Contracting Officer will reject as non-complying materials and products that do not bear identification satisfactory to the Contracting Officer as to grade, quality, or other pertinent information.

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1.05 PROTECTION

Contractor shall protect finished surfaces until accepted by the Contracting Officer.

Store all materials in such a manner as necessary to properly protect them from damage. Materials shall be transported and handled to preserve their quality and fitness for the work. Materials or equipment damaged by handling, weather, dirt, or from any other cause will not be acceptable.

Aggregates shall be stockpiled, loaded, and transported in a manner that will preserve specified gradation and avoid contamination. Stockpiles of aggregate having different gradations shall not be intermingled.

Store material so as to cause no obstructions. Store material off sidewalks, roadways, and underground services. The Contractor shall be responsible for protecting all material and equipment furnished under the Contract.

1.06 REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS

A. In event of damage, Contractor shall promptly make replacements and repairs as approved by the Contracting Officer, and at no additional cost to the Government.

B. Additional time required to secure replacements and to make repairs will not be considered by the Contracting Officer to justify an extension of the Contract time.

1.07 SUBSTITUTION OF MATERIALS

When a specific manufacturer, trade name or material is specified, or indicated, it is to establish a standard of quality and shall not be construed as limiting competition. If the Contractor desires to use a manufacturer, trade name or material other than that specified, they shall request approval of such substitutions, in writing, to the

Contracting Officer. Submittals for approval of substitute manufacturer, trade name or materials should contain sufficient information, descriptive brochures, drawings, samples or other data as necessary to provide direct comparison to the specified products. Each submittal shall be well marked and identified as to the type and kind of items being submitted for approval. It is the sole responsibility for the Contractor to submit complete descriptive and technical information so that the Contracting Officer can make proper appraisal. Lack of proper information will be sufficient cause for rejection. References to catalogs that the Contracting Officer may or may not have, will not be accepted.

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Substitutions shall not be offered unless a thorough check is made of all related items and interferences, revised arrangements and other changes that may result. Prepare drawings of revised equipment and piping arrangements caused by substitutions. Such drawings shall be equal in quality to Contract Drawings. The cost of supplying drawings shall be included by the Contractor in their estimate of proposed substituted materials.

By offering a substitution the Contractor shall accept responsibility for its effect on the work of all trades, including any possible delays in the completion time of the Project.

All costs of changes in the work of other trades and drawings, etc., affected by inclusion of Contractor requested substitution shall be paid by the Contractor requesting approval of such substitution.

It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to insure that substitutes perform in accordance with the design intent of the specified product. Certification to that effect shall be required as part of the approval.

Unless specifically submitted and approved in accordance with above, substitutions will not be allowed.

1.08 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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

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SECTION 01700

CONTRACT CLOSEOUT AND CLEANUP

This section includes the requirements covering the disposal of excess material resulting from construction operations and the cleanup work required in areas affected by the construction.

1.02 PAYMENT

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

2.01 All cleaning materials and equipment used shall be selected and employed with care to avoid scratching, marring, defacing, staining or discoloring the surfaces cleaned.

3.01 EXCESS MATERIALS AND REFUSE

All refuse and unused materials generated by the Contractor's operations including wood, asphalt, concrete, vegetative materials and the like shall be removed from the project site and disposed of off-site in accordance with State and local regulations.

3.02 CLEANUP DURING CONSTRUCTION

Cleanup shall be performed by the Contractor as required to prevent accidents to personnel and protect all work in-place. Construction cleanup shall consist of the removal of all dirt, trash, scrap, debris, and excess materials.

3.03 FINAL CLEANUP

Immediately prior to the Contractor's request for final inspection of the Project, final cleanup shall be performed.

3.04 QUALITY OF CLEANUP

In addition to the normal "broom clean" requirements, the exposed surfaces of the following materials shall be cleaned as listed below:

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A. Site:

Remove all trash, debris and surplus excavated material. No items shall be left or discarded elsewhere on the site. Items that will be discarded shall be removed to a proper disposal location off of the site.

B. Storage Site:

All fencing and equipment shall be removed from this site at the end of project.

Remove all trash, debris and surplus material. No items shall be left or discarded elsewhere on the site. Items that will be discarded shall be removed to a proper disposal location off of the site.

C. General:

Remove equipment or materials only after respective items have been inspected, verified and approved to assure that each complies with requirements of the Specifications and Drawings. Labels and plates that are permanently attached to equipment shall not be removed.

3.05 SALVAGEABLE ITEMS

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

Contractor. All existing signs shall remain the property of the Government.

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SECTION 01711

CLEANUP AND DISPOSAL

This work consists of the cleanup required in areas affected by the construction and the disposal of refuse and excess materials resulting from construction operations.

Section. See Section 01315.

Not applicable.

3.01 EXCESS MATERIALS AND REFUSE

All refuse and unused materials generated by the Contractor's operations including asphalt, concrete and the like, shall be removed from the project site and disposed off

National Forest lands in accordance with State and Local regulations. Stumps and other vegetative materials shall be removed and disposed of at designated disposal sites as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS and as directed by the Contracting Officer.

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. See Section 02100.

B. Items not salveageble shall be disposed of in accordance with article 3.01

EXCESS MATERIALS AND REFUSE.

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SECTION 01720

AS-BUILT DRAWING

1.01 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This Section describes the contractor’s responsibility to providing complete and accurate as-built drawings, meeting the requirements of this Section.

2.01 MEDIA

Contractor shall be required to update all drawings monthly. The Contractor will be provided (5) full size (11X17) paper prints of the original drawings and an electronic file with drawings in Auto-CAD 2010 format. The Contractor shall mark one set of original paper prints and make the changes on each sheet of the contract drawings on

Auto-CAD 2010. The drawings and the Auto-CAD information, in CD format, shall be returned to the Government.

3.01 REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall revise the drawing to reflect changes in the project as construction progresses. These drawings shall be updated at least monthly to reflect the approved changes. The paper copy shall be kept current and be available at all times at the project site. If the Contractor fails to keep AS BUILT drawings current, progress payments will be delayed until the requirements of this section are met.

At the close of the project, the Contractor shall provide final drawings conforming to requirements in Part 2.

Each drawing shall contain the words “AS-BUILT” in a conspicuous location and in the same location on each drawing. The Government will review the as-built drawings, and if revisions are required, the revised as-built drawing will be so noted with the revision date indicated. Final payment under this contract will be withheld until receipt of final, approved as-built drawings. (Also see Section 01442, 3.03 RECORDS).

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SECTION 01741

MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTIES

PART I GENERAL

The work of this Section consists of the assignment of manufacturer's warranties for products incorporated into the work.

section.

2.01 QUALITY ASSURANCES

Warranties for the following shall be provided if applicable:

A. All electrical Items, equipment, and controls.

B. All plumbing items, equipment, and controls.

C. Finish hardware.

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

3.01 CHANGES OR DEVIATION

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.

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SECTION 02100

CLEARING AND DEMOLITION

This work shall consist of all site clearing and demolition required to complete the

Project as indicated by the Contract Documents and Drawings. The work includes, but is not limited to, removal and disposal of all existing vegetation, and loose earth material. Inorganic material is the responsibility of the Contractor and shall be removed from Forest Service lands, in accordance with State and local regulations.

1.02 MEASUREMENT

Measurement and/or payment will be made for the work described in this Section AS

SHOWN IN THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.

Not applicable

All designated materials and debris are to be removed unless specifically identified.

Work shall be confined within the designated construction limits AS SHOWN ON

THE DRAWINGS.

3.02 CLEARING THE EXISTING ROAD LENGTH

A. Existing road shall be cleared by the Contractor.

B. Existing road shall have a stabilized aggregate layer with either imported or in-place aggregate, AS SPECIFIED IN THIS CONTRACT.

3.03 VEGETATION CLEARING

A. Within the clearing limits, removal of trees and stumps shall be cut flush with ground surface. Branches on remaining trees and shrubs shall be trimmed to give a clear height of 14 feet above roadbed. Tree limbs shall be trimmed as near flush with the trunk as practicable.

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B. Treatment of construction slash shall be accomplished by the following methods:

1. Tops and limbs up to 8" in diameter and longer than 2 feet in length shall be processed through a chipping machine. Chips shall be deposited on embankment slopes or outside the roadway to a loose depth not exceeding 6 inches. Vegetative material less than 2 feet in length and 1 inch in diameter may be scattered within the clearing limits.

2. Merchantable timber designated for removal shall become the property of the

Contractor without charge and removed from Government lands. The volume of timber removed will be scaled by the Government after falling and decking, before logs are transported from the decking areas. All saw logs from the

Contract area shall be hammer branded on both ends with a brand assigned by the Government. All saw logs shall be painted on both ends with highway yellow paint. Highway yellow paint shall be lasting quality (oil base or equivalent). Minimum acceptable size of paint spot is equivalent to a 2-inch circle. Marks made with "paint sticks" shall not be accepted. Hammer brands shall be 2 inches minimum dimension.

3. Unmerchantable timber designated for removal and exceeding 6 inches in diameter shall be cut into lengths not to exceed 12 feet, all limbs removed, and placed in decks. Decks shall be stable and free of brush and soil.

4. Stumps shall only be removed by APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACTING

OFFICER, removal shall be from government land by the Contractor, or as directed by the Contracting Officer.

3.04 SOIL LITTER

Accumulations of vegetative materials laying on top of the mineral soil (ie. pine needles and duff) shall be removed and conserved for spreading over disturbed areas.

3.05 UTILITIES (If applicable)

All below-grade utility services not designated to remain shall be disconnected, capped and plugged. All above-grade utilities not designated to remain shall be removed and disconnected, capped and plugged below grade to a depth of 2 feet or to the lateral connected to, whichever is less. The Contractor shall coordinate with the affected utility companies prior to starting work.

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3.06 TRANSPORTATION

All materials designated to be salvaged shall be carefully removed. The materials shall be delivered to the locations SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS or AS APPROVED

BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER, and neatly stacked. The Contractor shall coordinate the transportation and delivery of these materials with the Contracting

Officer a minimum of 5 working days prior to the proposed moving date.

3.07 DISPOSAL

All demolition materials, not designated for salvage, shall be disposed of off National

Forest lands, in accordance with State and local regulations. Burning of removed materials will not be permitted on project site.

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SECTION 02200

EARTHWORK

This work consists of all excavation, compaction, grading, trenching, fill, and backfilling for water line installation. Earthwork shall include but is not limited to the following:

A. Excavate to levels and lines required for trenches and other subgrade work.

B. Fill and backfill to grades indicated, including the importing of approved off-site borrow material.

C. Removal of unsuitable subgrade material and replacement with acceptable material.

D. Compaction

E. Rough and finish grading to levels and lines indicated.

F. Granular rock base, sand, and vapor barrier AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS for slabs on grade.

G. Subsurface drains, filter material and porous material behind retaining walls.

H. Provision of erosion, sedimentation and dust control.

1.02 PROTECTION

Furnish, install and maintain all supports, shoring and sheet piling required to support the sides of excavation and to protect adjacent work or existing improvements.

1.03 VERIFICATION OF CONDITIONS

The Contractor shall carefully examine existing conditions and information, shall become familiar with the nature and location of the work, the conformation of the ground, the nature of subsoil conditions, groundwater conditions, nature and extent of materials or existing improvements to be encountered and any and all determinable matters that can affect the work, prior to beginning work.

1.04 MEASUREMENT

Measurement and/or payment will be made for the work described in this section as

SHOWN IN THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.

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2.01 SITE BORROW MATERIAL

Imported borrow material shall be nonexpansive and predominantly granular soil or soil rock mixture which is free from organic matter and other deleterious materials and rocks over 3 inches in diameter. The borrow source location will be designated, approved and staked by the Forest Service.

2.02 TRENCH BACKFILL MATERIALS

Trench Backfill Materials are designated ON THE DRAWINGS and shall be as follows:

A. Native Backfill Materials: Excavated native material with all organic and 4 inch oversize material removed.

B. Select Native Backfill Material: Excavated native material with all organic and 2 inch oversize material removed.

C. Sand Bedding Material: Shall conform to the Table below:

SIEVE SIZE PERCENT PASSING

3/8 inch -

No. 4 100%

No. 8 90 - 100%

No. 30 10 - 30%

No.200 2 - 9

2.03 IDENTIFICATION TAPE (UTILITY LINES)

A #14 CU locating insulated conductor wire shall be strapped to a run water line over 5 feet in length and stubed off at 12 “ minimum above ground at the ends of the rise or sweeps inside valve boxes and marked with an unremovable aluminum tag with the corresponding utility

Topographic drawings of the project are intended for reference only. Contractor shall verify all actual site conditions, levels and grades prior to beginning work and inform the

Contracting Officer as to any discrepancies that exist, prior to start of work.

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3.02 EXCAVATION AND DISPOSAL

All excavations of every description and of whatever substances encountered shall be performed to the depth indicated ON THE DRAWINGS or staked on the ground. All materials shall be piled in an orderly manner a sufficient distance from the banks of an excavation to avoid overloading and to prevent slides or cave-ins. Any excess excavated material may be utilized in other work areas, provided it is suitable material. Sheeting and shoring should be used as is necessary for the protection of the work and for the safety of personnel. Excavations shall be by open cut. Whenever depth of excavation exceeds 5 feet, the surface shall be sloped back at a 1-1/2 to 1 slope or the excavation shall be shored, as per O.S.H.A. requirements.

3.03 SITE EXCAVATION

The existing surface materials shall be removed in accordance with Section 02100. All suitable excavated material remaining after the demolition is accomplished shall be used in the construction of subgrades, shoulders, slopes, bedding and backfill for trenches and structures and backfill of future landscape areas.

3.04 TRENCH EXCAVATION

A. Trenches shall be of the necessary width for properly laying utility lines. Water line trenches shall be uniformly graded to avoid high points that would necessitate the placing of air valves in the water lines. Trenches shall be of a depth to provide the minimum cover over the utility line shown on the drawings.

3.06 EXISTING UTILITY LINES

A. The Contractor's attention is directed to the existence of pipe and other underground improvements which may or may not be shown on the drawings. All reasonable precautions shall be taken to preserve and protect any such improvements. The

Contractor shall be responsible for contacting U.S.A. 48 hours before excavating to locate utilities.

B. The Contractor shall be aware of the possible existence of underground utilities and improvements which may be in place but not shown on the drawings. If such are encountered the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately and take precautions to preserve and protect any such improvements until further instructions can be issued by the Contracting Officer.

C. Where existing utilities or improvements interfere with the work, they shall not be removed, relocated or otherwise disturbed unless authorized by the Contracting Officer.

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3.07 CONTROL OF WATER

Whenever subsurface water is encountered or surface water can enter an excavation, the

Contractor shall furnish, install and maintain, and operate all necessary machinery, appliances, and equipment to keep the excavation free of water until the placing of the bedding material, laying and joining of the utility line, installation of tanks or structures, inspection and approval for backfill, is complete and all danger of flotation and other damages is removed.

3.08 SITE BACKFILL AND COMPACTION

Compact all subgrade areas to receive surfacing (asphalt concrete or concrete pads) to not less than 95 percent of AASHTO T 180, method C or D for a minimum depth of 2 feet below subgrade elevation. Areas identified for future landscaping shall be graded and wheel rolled.

A. The density of the material specified for compaction shall be determined during the progress of the work by AASHTO T-191 or T-205 or T-238. Moisture of the fill material shall be determined by AASHTO T-217 or T-239 or T-255. Adjustment for coarse particles will be made in accordance with of AASHTO T-224.

In areas where field density test results indicate less than the required degree of compaction, or in areas where previously accepted compaction has been disturbed, the backfill shall be replaced or recompacted to obtain the required results at no additional cost to the Government.

3.09 BACKFILLING UTILITY TRENCHES

The Contractor must obtain approval from the Contracting Officer prior to backfilling.

Backfilling will not be authorized until the trenching, pipe, and pipe joints are inspected and conform in every way to these specifications.

The trench shall be backfilled with suitable material to the compaction hereinafter stated.

No organic material shall be used in any backfill operation. If the trench is improperly backfilled, it shall be reopened to the depth required for proper compaction, then refilled and compacted as specified, at no additional cost to the government.

Lower Portion of Utility Trench: Sand bedding material shall be used to provide a four-inch-minimum cushion below, adjacent to, and above the utility line as shown on the drawings. The sand bedding material shall be compacted to a density of at least 90 percent of maximum density, as determined by AASHTO T-180 Method C. Bedding material shall be deposited in six-inch-maximum-thickness layers.

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Upper Portion of Utility Trench: Four inches of sand backfill on top of the utility shall be used to provide protection. The remainder of the trench shall be backfilled with native backfill material. Backfill material shall be deposited in layers not to exceed eight inches. Unless noted otherwise on the drawings, minimum cover of backfill material is

2 feet deep. Native backfill material under areas of proposed buildings, base coarse and surfacing shall be compacted to at least 95 percent of maximum density, as determined by AASHTO T-180, Method C or D. Native backfill material in areas not under proposed buildings, base coarse and surfacing shall be compacted to a density at least equal to that of the adjacent undisturbed native soil.

Identification Tape: "Idento-Tape" shall be installed in the utility trench as shown on the drawings, specifying that utility lines are buried below.

3.10 BACKFILLING FOR WATER VALVES AND VALVE BOXES

Valve boxes shall be surrounded a minimum of 3 inches on all sides with sand bedding material. Native backfill material shall be placed in layers not more than 8 inches thick, compacted uniformly through its entire depth as specified in 3.09 above.

3.12 BORROW MATERIAL

If in the process of fulfilling the grading and backfill requirements of this specification, a deficit of material results, the Contractor shall import suitable material from the source designated, approved and staked by the Forest Service.

3.13 SUBSURFACE DRAINS

Subsurface absorption drains and transmission lines shall be installed where indicated on the drawings and backfilled with filler material. Provide not less than four inches of filter material under pipe. Solvent welded plastic perforated pipe shall be laid with perforations down. Where subsurface drains connect to site drainage of plumbing systems, verify inverts of connections and lay pipe accordingly.

3.14 GRADING

All areas covered by the project, including excavated and embankment areas and adjacent transition areas, shall be uniformly graded so that finished surfaces are at the elevations

AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. Areas to receive future topsoil shall be graded to allow for such material in the finished elevations. Finished surfaces and surfaces to receive paving and aggregate base shall be reasonably smooth, compacted and free from surface irregularities that would affect drainage. Ditches, gutters and swales shall be furnished to permit proper surface drainage.

3.15 TESTING

A. All inspection and testing shall be in accordance with Section 01442.

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B. Where fill, backfill, or in-place materials are required to be compacted to a specific density, the maximum density for…