6-SLRD_SSTs_Final_Spec.pdf

INDEX OF SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 01010 - Summary of Work Section 01050 - Construction Staking Section 01060 - Regulatory Requirements Section 01300 - Shop Drawings and Submittals Section 01310 - Project Management and Coordination Section 01400 - Quality Requirements Section 01505 - Mobilization Section 01524 - Construction Waste Management Section 01600 - Use of Government Facilities Section 01700 - Cleanup and Disposal

DIVISION 2: SITEWORK

Section 02111 - Removal of Structures & Obstructions Section 02210 - Site Clearing Section 02220 - Earthwork Section 02634 - Concrete Slabs, Ramps & Walkways Section 02800 - Site Improvements

DIVISION 3: CONCRETE

Section 03300 - Cast-in-Place Concrete Section 03900 - Pre-Cast Concrete Vault Toilet Building

Santa Lucia District Vault Toilet Installation Los Padres National Forest

SECTION 01010

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

A. Existing conditions: Undeveloped site.

B. This project consists of site improvements at located at 5 campgrounds on the Santa Lucia

Ranger District of the Los Padres National Forest. The campgrounds are Bates, La Panza, Miranda Pines, Brookshire and Hi Mountain. The contract includes, but is not limited to, the following items of work:

1. Grading Plan Development

2. Excavation and embankment required for toilet building installation and accessible sidewalks.

3. Provide and install Single Vault Precast toilet building or equivalent as approved by the contracting officer.

4. Construction of concrete sidewalks, building aprons, and associated site preparation.

5. Provide and compact base at optimum moisture for the installation of vault toilet building.

Backfill shall be compacted in 8 inch lifts (compacted) at optimum moisture

6. Obtain permits if required for the work listed above and any other permits necessary to complete the project. All permits are the responsibility of the contractor, and will not be provided by the government.

7. Removal of existing vault toilet buildings and any structures including relocation of existing fire ring as shown on the plan.

1.2 PROJECT LOCATION

A. La Panza - From Santa Margarita: Hwy 58, 3 miles east, Pozo Rd. approximately 26 miles east, Forest road 29S18, 1.5 miles east. Alternate route: Hwy 58, 26 miles east, Navajo Rd. 3 miles south, Pozo Rd. .5 miles east.

B. Bates - Hwy 166 50 miles east, Cottonwood Cyn. Rd. 7.5 miles southwest.

C. Miranda Pines - From Santa Maria: Hwy 166, 25 miles northeast, Sierra Madre Ridge 10 miles southeast.

D. Hi Mountain - From Pozo Fire station in the communtiy of Pozo, travel south on Pozo Arroyo

Grande Rd (30S05) for approximately 3 ½ miles to the intersection of Pozo Arroyo Grande Rd and High Mountain Rd , thense travel West on High Mountain road for approximately 1 ½ miles to High Mountain Look Out.

E. Brookshire - From Santa Maria: Highway 166 to Sierra Madre Road. Sierra Madre Road to Miranda Pines Road. Take Miranda Pines Road to Forest Road #11N04 and make a right into Brookshire Campground.

1.3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. The work shall be measured for each item as listed below and as shown on the Schedule of Items.

1. Lump Sum Quantity (LSQ) shall be measured as one job and shall include all mobilization, preparation work, new construction, site work, cleanup and the like.

2. Actual Quantity (AQ) shall be measured as the actual work completed as described in Contract Specifications herein.

3. Design Quantity (DQ) shall be based upon the original design data available prior to advertising project. Original design data include the preliminary survey information, design assumptions, calculations, drawings and the presentation in the contract.

B. Payment: Payment for the quantity or unit, as measured above will be at the contract unit price as shown on the Schedule of Items. Payment will constitute full compensation for all labor, equipment, materials and incidentals necessary to complete the work described herein.

1.4 DAYS/HOURS OF OPERATION

A. The Contractor’s hours of operation shall be restricted to 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. In addition the work shall be shut down during the following periods: Work shall be shut down on Saturdays, Sundays and all federally listed Holidays. Contract time has been adjusted to reflect these periods of shutdown.

1.5 CONTRACTOR’S SCHEDULE

A. The Contractor shall provide the Government with a complete work schedule describing the different work activities and when they will be initiated and completed at the Pre-work meeting. The Contractor will be expected to follow this schedule during the course of the contract or shall submit a revised schedule within 48 hours of any unforeseen delays or changes.

END OF SECTION 01010

SECTION 01050

CONSTRUCTION STAKING

A. This work consists of submittal of grading plans for: designated ABA accessible concrete aprons and walkways, drainage swales and vault toilet building finished floor elevations. Work also consists of survey work, construction staking, and other field engineering, and quality control work, necessary to implement the contract as specified here within.

B. This work shall include necessary survey and engineering for providing for as-built drawings, and for calculation of proposed and approved changes.

C. The Contractor shall be required to perform calculations from given dimensions and scale dimensions from drawings as required.

1.2 EXISTING CONTROL: The existing construction control markers are all a part of a surveyed network of horizontal and vertical datum, and shall be utilized by the Contractor as primary survey control.

1.3 PROVIDED INFORMATION

A. HORIZONTAL CONTROL: Some basic alignment and offset dimensions are SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. All other necessary Survey data required to complete the project shall be the responsibility of the Contractor of award.

B. VERTICAL CONTROL: Some of the necessary basis of vertical requirements are SHOWN

ON THE DRAWINGS. All other necessary Survey data required to complete the project shall be the responsibility of the Contractor of award.

C. DESCREPANCIES: Differences found shall be referred to the Contracting Officer or his designated representative. Staking of these areas shall be deferred until the differences are reconciled.

1.4 QUALITY REQUIREMENT: All survey work shall be performed by a licensed sub-contractor with journeyman surveyors, or under the continual direction of a registered land surveyor.

1.5 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL: Products used for survey staking shall be new, appropriate for the work, and meet the approved survey plan criteria.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 GRADING PLAN

A. The Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with grading plans (including ADA/ABA accessible route elevations, drainage swale elevations and vault toilet building finished floor elevation) for the site work associated with the installation of vault toilet building(s) at each site.

B. Forest Service prepared conceptual site plans are provided for use when creating site grading plans. Please note, conceptual site plans are provided for reference only, and it is the responsibility of the contractor to design, stake and construct proposed improvements to meet ABA standards.

C. The Grading Plan shall be approved by the Contracting Officer before such work commences.

3.2 SURVEY PLAN

A. The Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with a plan for survey activities. This shall include standard or better methods of the profession, and type, marking, and flagging methods to be used and maintained. Survey activity schedules shall be included in the Schedule of Work, specified elsewhere.

B. The Survey Plan shall be approved by the Contracting Officer before such work commences.

C. The Plan shall provide for protection and maintenance of monuments and construction controls.

3.3 RECORDS, NOTES, AND APPROVALS

A. Field notes, marked drawings, calculations, or copies thereof shall be maintained on-site and available to the Contracting Officer. Such documents shall become a part of the Final project records.

B. All survey and staking work shall be inspected and is subject to acceptance prior to construction. Timely notification of need shall be the Contractor's responsibility.

3.4 CLEARING FOR SURVEYS: All clearing, pruning, and obstruction removal, shall be in accordance with restrictions and constraints of other sections. In case of conflicts or special needs, such shall be as approved, in writing, by the Contracting Officer.

3.5 CLEANUP: All stakes and other survey markings installed by the Contractor shall be removed and disposed of after the work is completed.

END OF SECTION 01050

SECTION 01060

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

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

Additional codes and standards may be cited in sections to which they apply.

1.2 CODES AND STANDARDS

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

1. Americans with Disabilities Act/Architectural Barriers Act, ADA/ABA, latest Edition.

2. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), latest Edition.

3. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), latest Edition.

4. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

5. Water Quality Management for Forest System Lands in California – Best Management

Practices, No. 12.21 and 12.22.

6. Clean Water Act, Section 402.

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

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Building Official as used in the International Fire Code and International Building Code will be the Contracting Officer.

B. Administrative Authority as used in the National Electrical Code will be the Contracting

Officer.

1.4 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

END OF SECTION 01060

SECTION 01300

SHOP DRAWINGS AND SUBMITTALS

A. This work consists of furnishing technical information, samples and shop drawings, when required by other sections of this contract, and for the approval of material and product substitutions. Work includes:

1. Shop Drawings, Layouts and Engineered Design.

2. Samples.

3. Catalog Data.

4. Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions.

B. Related Work in other Sections:

1. Certificates and Warranties.

2. Engineering Analysis and Results.

1.2 COMPLETENESS OF SUBMITTALS

A. 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.

B. Incomplete submittals may be cause for rejection. Additional contract time will not be allowed to compensate for incomplete submittal packages. The Contractor’s attention is directed to Paragraph 3.01 and 3.04 of this section.

1.3 SUBMITTALS AND SUBSTITUTIONS

A. The Contractor shall submit all required information or any submittals to be considered as an “or equal” substitution at the Pre-work Meeting or within 15 days of Notice to Proceed. The Government shall have 21 days to review and approve all information. No work shall be initiated until all submittals have been reviewed and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer. After this period, no substitution in products shall be considered and the Contractor shall secure and install products specified or approved. All re-submittals will incur an additional 21 days for review and approval.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (Not Used)

3.1 SHOP DRAWINGS, LAYOUTS, ENGINEERED DESIGNS

A. Original Submittal: A reproducible and four copies of all shop drawings, layouts, details or engineered designs shall be submitted for approval prior to fabrication, installation or order placement to allow for Government review. The reproducible will be retained by the Contracting Officer. When applicable, the shop drawings shall be accompanied with calculations, engineering reports or results, and show all work to determine size, locations, grades and the like, used to specify the components to qualify for a complete submittal.

Engineered designs or systems shall bare the wet stamp of a California registered engineer of the applicable field of design.

B. Re-submittal: When a re-submittal 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 will 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.

3.2 SAMPLES

A. Original Submittal: Two samples of each item for which samples are required, unless otherwise specified, shall be furnished for approval. Approval shall be obtained prior to delivery of the material to the project site. These samples shall be representative of the actual material proposed for use in the project and of sufficient size to demonstrate design, color, texture and finish as they will appear in the completed installation.

B. Re-submittals: 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 providing identity is maintained in an approved manner until final acceptance of the project.

3.3 CATALOG DATA

A. Submittals: Five copies of catalog data are required for the original submittal and each re-submittal. Catalog data shall be submitted along with shop drawings. One copy will normally 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.

3.4 INSTALLATION, OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

A. Submittals: Five copies of instructions are required for the original submittal and each re-submittal. Instructions may be submitted along with catalog data. One copy will normally be returned unless additional copies are requested. Note: Catalog data by itself does not constitute a set of instructions and shall be cause for rejecting the submittals.

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

3.5 IDENTIFICATION

A. Each shop drawing, catalog brochure or page submitted shall identify the item being submitted for approval. A cover sheet shall be provided with each submittal identifying project name, general contractor, and submittal number.

3.6 CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY

A. Representation: By the submittal of any shop drawing or catalog data, the contractor thereby represents that he has determined and verified all field measurements, field construction criteria, materials, dimensions, catalog numbers and other essential data and has coordinated same with the contract documents and other approved submittals.

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

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

D. Coordination: Contractor shall be responsible for coordination between trades to insure total compatibility with or between substituted items and those existing, specified, or otherwise provided. Alterations required to achieve compatibility with or between submitted items, shall be accomplished without sacrifice of performance and at no additional cost to the Government.

E. Verification: Any change from elements as originally designed shall be substantiated by calculations and/or data certified by a Registered Engineer or Architect licensed in California.

END OF SECTION 01300

SECTION 01310

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

A. This section specifies administrative and supervisory requirements necessary for project coordination including, but not necessarily limited to:

1. General project coordination procedures.

2. Contractor’s personnel.

3. General installation provisions.

4. Cleaning and protection.

1.2 COORDINATION

A. Coordination: Coordinate construction activities included under various Sections of these specifications to assure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the work. Coordinate construction operations included under different Sections of the specifications that are dependent upon each other for proper installation, connection, and operation.

1. Where installation of one part of the work is dependent on installation of other components, either before or after its own installation, schedule construction activities in the sequence required to obtain the best results.

2. Where availability of space is limited, coordinate installation of different components to assure maximum accessibility for required maintenance, service and repair.

3. Make adequate provisions to accommodate items scheduled for later installation.

B. Conservation: Coordinate construction activities to ensure that operations are carried out with consideration given to conservation of energy, water, and materials.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Coordination Drawings: Prepare and submit coordination drawings where close and careful coordination is required for installation of products and materials fabricated off-site by separate entities, and where limited space availability necessitates maximum utilization of space for efficient installation of different components.

1. Indicate required installation sequences.

2. Comply with requirements contained in Section 01300, Submittals.

3.1 GENERAL INSTALLATION PROVISION

A. Inspection of Condition: Require the Installer of each major component to inspect both the substrate and conditions under which work is to be performed. Do not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected in an acceptable manner.

B. Manufacturer’s Instructions: Comply with manufacturer’s installation instructions and recommendations, to the extent that those instructions and recommendations are more explicit or stringent than requirements contained in contract documents.

C. Inspect materials or equipment immediately upon delivery and again prior to installation.

Reject damaged and defective items.

D. Provide attachment and connection devices and methods necessary for securing work. Secure work true to line and level. Allow for expansion and building movement.

E. Visual Effects: Provide uniform joint widths in exposed work. Arrange joints in exposed work to obtain the best visual effect. Refer questionable choices to the Contracting Officer for final decision.

F. Recheck measurements and dimensions, before starting each installation.

G. Install each component during weather conditions and project status that will ensure the best possible results. Isolate each part of the completed construction from incompatible material as necessary to prevent deterioration.

H. Coordinate temporary enclosures with required inspections and tests, to minimize the necessity of uncovering completed construction for that purpose.

I. Mounting Heights: Where mounting heights are not indicated, install individual components as standard mounting heights recognized within the industry for the particular application indicated. Refer questionable mounting height decisions to the Contracting Officer for final decision.

3.2 CLEANING AND PROTECTION

A. During handling and installation, clean and protect construction in progress and adjoining materials in place. Apply protective covering where required to ensure protection from damage or deterioration at Substantial Completion.

D. Clean and maintain completed construction as frequently as necessary through the remainder of the construction period. Adjust and lubricate operable components to ensure operability without damaging effects.

END OF SECTION 01310

SECTION 01400

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section includes administrative and procedural requirements for quality assurance and quality control.

B. Testing and inspecting services are required to verify compliance with requirements specified or indicated. These services do not relieve Contractor of responsibility for compliance with the Contract Document requirements.

1. Specified test, inspections, and related actions do not limit Contractor’s quality-control procedures that facilitate compliance with the Contract Document requirements.

2. Requirements for Contractor to provide quality control services required by Contracting Officer, Government, or authorities having jurisdiction are not limited by provisions of the Section.

C. See other Sections for specific test and inspection requirements, and as listed herein.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Quality-Assurance Services: Activities, actions, and procedures performed before and during execution of the work to guard against defects and deficiencies and ensure that proposed construction complies with requirements.

B. Quality-Control Services: Tests, inspections, procedures, and related actions during and after execution of the work to evaluate that completed construction complies with requirements.

Services do not include contract enforcement activities performed by Contracting Officer.

C. Testing Agency: An entity engaged to perform specific tests, inspections, or both. Testing laboratory shall mean the same as testing agency.

1.3 DELEGATED DESIGN

A. Performance and Design Criteria: Where professional design services or certifications by a design professional are specifically required of Contractor by the Contract Documents, provide products and systems complying with specific performance and design criteria indicated.

1. If Criteria indicated are not sufficient to perform services or certification required, submit a written request for additional information to Contracting Officer.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Qualifications Data: For testing agencies specified in “Quality Assurance” Article to demonstrate their capabilities and experience. Include proof of qualifications in the form of a recent report on the inspection of the testing agency by a recognized authority.

B. Delegated-Design Submittal: In addition to Shop Drawings, Product Data, and other required submittals, submit a statement, signed and sealed by the responsible design professional, for each product and system specifically assigned to Contractor to be designed or certified by a design professional, indicating that the products and systems are in compliance with performance and design criteria indicated. Include list of codes, loads, and other factors used in performing these services.

C. Reports: Prepare and submit certified written reports that include the following:

1. Date of issue.

2. Project title and number.

3. Name, address, and telephone number of testing agency.

4. Dates and locations of samples and tests or inspection.

5. Names of individuals making test and inspections.

6. Description of the work and test and inspection method.

7. Identification of product and Specification Section.

8. Complete test or inspection data.

9. Test and inspection results and an interpretation of test results.

10. Ambient conditions at time of sample taking and testing and inspecting.

11. Comments or professional opinion on whether tested or inspected work complies with the

Contract Document requirements.

12. Name and signature of laboratory inspector.

13. Recommendation on retesting and reinspecting.

D. Permits, Licenses, and Certificates: For Government’s records, submit copies of permits, licenses, certifications, inspection reports, releases, jurisdictional settlements, notices, receipts for fee payments, judgments, correspondence, records, and similar documents, established for compliance with standards and regulations bearing on performance of the work.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Fabricator Qualifications: A firm experienced in producing products similar to those indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance, as well as sufficient production capacity to produce required units.

B. Factory-Authorized Service Representative Qualifications: An authorized representative of manufacturer who is trained and approved by manufacturer to inspect installation of manufacturer’s products that are similar in material, design, and extent to those indicated for this Project.

C. Contractor’s subcontractor or staff Qualifications: A firm or individual experienced in installing, erecting, or assembling work similar in material, design, and extent to that indicated for this Project, whose work has resulted in construction with a record of successful in-service performance.

D. Manufacturer Qualifications: A firm experienced in manufacturing products or systems similar to those indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance.

E. Testing Company Qualifications: An agency with the experience and capability to conduct testing and inspecting indicated, as documented by ASTM E548, and that specializes in types of tests and inspections to be performed.

1.6 QUALITY CONTROL

A. Contractor Responsibilities: Unless otherwise indicated, provide quality control services specified and required by authorities having jurisdiction.

1. Contractor’s responsibility is to engage a qualified testing lab to perform these quality-control services.

a. Contractor shall not employ the same entity engaged by Government, unless agreed to in writing by Government.

2. Notify testing agencies at least 24 hours in advance of time when work that requires testing or inspecting will be performed.

3. Quality-control services are indicated as Contractor’s responsibility; submit a certified written report, in duplicate, of each quality-control service. Cost for retesting and reinspecting construction that replaces or is necessitated by work that failed to comply with the Contract Documents will be charged to Contractor.

4. Testing and inspecting requested by Contractor and not required by the Contract

Documents are Contractor’s responsibility.

5. Submit additional copies of each written report directly to authorities having jurisdiction, when they so direct.

B. Required Tests and Inspections: Contractor will engage a testing lab to conduct tests and inspections required by the specifications and drawings.

1. Testing company will notify Contracting Officer and Contractor promptly of irregularities and deficiencies observed in the work during performance of its services.

2. Testing company will submit a certified written report of each test, inspection, and similar quality-control service to Contracting Officer with copy to Contractor and to authorities having jurisdiction within three days of test being performed.

3. Testing company will submit a compiled report of all required tests and inspections at substantial completion, which includes a list of unresolved deficiencies.

4. Testing company will interpret tests and inspections and state in each report whether tested and inspected work complies with or deviates from the contract documents.

5. Testing company will retest and reinspect corrected work.

C. Manufacturer’s Field Services: Where indicated, engage a factory-authorized service representative to inspect field-assembled components and equipment installation, including service connections. Report results in writing.

D. Retesting/Reinspecting: Regardless of whether original tests or inspections were Contractor’s responsibility, provide quality control services, including retesting and reinspecting, for construction that revised or replaced work that failed to comply with requirements established by the contract documents.

E. Testing company Responsibilities: Cooperate with Contracting Officer and Contractor in performance of duties. Provide qualified personnel to perform required tests and inspections.

1. Notify Contracting Officer and Contractor promptly of irregularities or deficiencies observed in the work during performance of its services.

2. Interpret tests and inspections and state in each report whether tested and inspected work complies with or deviates from requirements.

3. Submit a certified written report, in duplicate, of each test, inspection, and similar quality-control service through Contractor.

4. Do not release, revoke, alter, or increase requirements of the contract documents or approve or accept any portion of the work.

5. Do not perform any duties of Contractor.

F. Associated Services: Cooperate with a company performing required test, inspections, and similar quality-control services, and provide reasonable auxiliary services as requested. Notify agency sufficiently in advance of operations to permit assignment of personnel. Provide the following:

1. Access to the work.

2. Incidental labor and facilities necessary to facilitate tests and inspections.

3. Adequate quantities of representative samples of materials that require testing and inspecting. Assist agency in obtaining samples.

4. Facilities for storage and field-curing of test samples.

5. Delivery of samples to testing agencies.

6. Preliminary design mix proposed for use for material mixes that require control by testing agency.

7. Security and protection for samples and for testing and inspecting equipment at Project site.

G. Coordination: Coordinate sequence of activities to accommodate required quality-assurance and quality-control services with a minimum of delay and to avoid necessity of removing and replacing construction to accommodate testing and inspecting.

1. Schedule time for tests, inspections, obtaining samples, and similar activities.

1.7 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

3.1 REPAIR AND PROTECTION

A. General: On completion of testing, inspecting, sample testing, and similar services, repair damaged construction and restore substrates and finishes.

1. Provide materials and comply with installation requirements specified in other Sections of these Specifications. Restore patched areas and extend restoration into adjoining areas in a manner that eliminates evidence of patching.

B. Protect construction exposed by or for quality-control service activities.

C. Repair and protection are Contractor’s responsibility, regardless of the assignment of responsibility for quality-control services.

END OF SECTION 01400

SECTION 01505

MOBILIZATION

A. This work consists 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.

1.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. The accepted quantities will be paid for at the contract unit price for item 01505, Mobilization.

B. Progress payments will be made as follows:

1. The Government will pay to the Contractor in the first progress payment the total premium paid by the Contractor to obtain bonds. This payment shall not be in addition to the contract price and will be included in Item 01505, Mobilization.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Upon completion of all work on the project, any unpaid amount for item 01505, Mobilization, will be paid.

C. The total of all payments will not exceed the original contract amount for item 01505, Mobilization.

PART 3 – EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 01505

SECTION 01524

CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT

A. Section includes:

1. Special requirements for waste management during construction operations.

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

b. Prevent environmental pollution and damage.

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

B. Related Sections:

1. 01330 – Submittal Procedures

1.2 DEFINITIONS

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

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

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

B. Diversion Goals: A minimum 50 percent by weight of total project solid waste to be diverted from landfill.

1.4 PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING

A. After award of Contract and prior to the commencement of the Work, schedule and conduct meeting with the Contractor and the Contracting Officer to discuss the proposed Waste Management Plan and to develop mutual understanding relative to details of environmental protection.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

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

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

a. Name, location, and phone number.

b. Copy of permit or license for each facility.

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

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

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

B. Progress Documentation: Document solid waste disposal and diversion. Include the quantity by weight of waste generated; waste diverted through sale, reuse, or recycling; and waste disposed by landfill or incineration. Identify landfills, recycling centers, waste processors, and other organizations that process or receive the solid waste.

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

Contractor.

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

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

3.1 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

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

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

1. Land clearing debris.

2. Asphalt.

3. Concrete and Masonry.

4. Metal.

a. Ferrous

b. Non-ferrous

5. Wood, nails and staples allowed.

6. Debris.

7. Glass, colored glass allowed.

8. Paper.

a. Bond.

b. Newsprint.

c. Cardboard and paper packaging materials.

9. Plastic.

10 Gypsum.

11. Non-hazardous paint and paint cans.

12. Insulation.

13. Others as appropriate.

14. Recycling/Reuse: Maximize recycling and reuse of materials.

15. Recycling/Reuse on project site:

a. Coordinate with the Contracting Officer.

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

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

b. Materials For The Arts (MFA) sponsored by the Department of Cultural Affairs. MFA is a materials exchange that accepts waste and excess materials from private donors and distributes them to various non-profit art organizations throughout the City.

c. California Materials Exchange (CAL-MAX) Program sponsored by the California Integrated Waste Management Board; (916) 255-2369.

17. Handling:

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

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

Appendix A

SUMMARY OF SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AND DIVERSION

Project Name: Project Number:

Contractor Name: License Number:

Contractor Address:

Solid Waste

Material

Date

Material

Disposed/

Diverted

Amount

Disposed/

Diverted

(ton or cubic yard)

Municipal

Solid Waste

Facility

(name, address, & phone number

Recycling/ Reuse Facility

(name, address, & phone number

Comments (if disposed, state why not diverted)

Asphalt

Cardboard

Concrete

Gypsum

Drywall

Land

Clearing/ Soil

Masonry

Metals:

Ferrous

Metals: Non-ferrous

Mixed/ Co-mingled

Waste

Plastic

Roofing:

Asphalt-based

Salvaged/

Surplus

Materials for

Reuse

Wood:

Landclearing

Debris

Wood: Scrap

Lumber

Other

Signature: Date:

END OF SECTION 01524

SECTION 01600

USE OF GOVERNMENT FACILITIES

A. This work consists of the use, by the Contractor, of areas and facilities owned by the Government during the construction of this project.

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

3.1 All campgrounds and day use areas will continue to operate during construction operations.

The Contractor’s operations will not interfere with the campers. Contractor shall be responsible for construction signing and controlling access.

3.2 No water, telephone, electrical, or sanitary facilities are available for the Contractor’s use. The

Contractor shall provide sanitary facilities for the work site.

3.3 The Contractor's use of the premises is limited to the project construction limits unless otherwise agreed upon with the Contracting Officer. With approval of the Contracting Officer, the Contractor may store equipment and a material within the project construction limits or other designated areas, but will be responsible for security. No overnight camping by the Contractor’s personnel will be allowed, unless approved in advance by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall maintain a clean working area throughout the progress of work.

3.4 The Contractor shall take all reasonable precautions to ensure a safe construction area.

3.5 The Contractor shall return the area designated for equipment and materials storage to the original state at the completion of the project.

END OF SECTION 01600

SECTION 01700

CLEANUP AND DISPOSAL

A. The work in this section consists of the cleanup required in areas affected by the construction and the disposal of refuse and excess material resulting from construction operations. Such work includes but is not limited to the following items:

1. Disposal of the materials designated under clearing and grubbing.

2. Disposal of the excess or unsuitable excavation materials.

3. Disposal of other rubbish generated due to construction.

4. Cleaning or any other operation in which waste is generated.

3.1 Excess materials, and refuse materials generated by the Contractor’s demolition and construction operations including wood, shingles, concrete, all construction debris, unsuitable excavation, and the like shall be removed from the project site as it accumulates and disposed of off National Forest Lands to an appropriate landfill. The Contractor shall keep all areas adjacent to, and leading to the site, clean and free of debris at all times. Site shall be restored to as near its original condition as possible.

3.2 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. Items not salvageable shall be disposed of according to article 3.01 above.

3.3 Concrete trucks shall be washed out off Forest Service lands.

3.4 Burning is not permitted on Government Property. No welding operations shall proceed until an approved welding permit has been issued by qualified Forest Service fire personnel.

END OF SECTION 01700

SECTION 02111

REMOVAL OF STRUCTURES AND OBSTRUCTIONS

A. This section covers the removal of a vault toilet buildings as shown on the plans.

A. The completed work at each site will be measured and paid for as shown on the Schedule of

Items.

7.1 BACKFILL

A. Backfill for holes remaining after demolition shall be soil that is free of trash and debris other than concrete pieces as allowed below. Backfill may be derived from excavation and grading that are a part of the contract, or if necessary shall be imported from a source approved by the Contracting Officer.

3.1 REMOVAL OF STRUCTURES

A. Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer 1 week prior to removal of the existing structures. Contractor shall pump vaults prior to demolition.

B. Existing vault may, at the Contractor’s option, be removed and disposed of off National Forest lands in an appropriate landfill that comply with State, Federal and local laws, or the contractor may elect to abandon the vault structures in place. Abandonment in place shall be in accordance with Santa Barbara County Environmental Health Services standards for abandonment of onsite sewage disposal systems, or other applicable governing standards. If no specific abandonment procedure is required by the County or any other governing body, then the following procedure shall be used:

1. Remove material from vault by pumping (add water if necessary) into siphon truck.

2. Sanitize vault area with bleach or other such approved sanitizers.

3. Perforate the floor of the vault sufficiently to allow free drainage of any water that may flow or seep into the vault.

4. Break toilet floor slab into pieces no larger than one foot in any direction and place in horizontal layers on the bottom of the vault.

5. Remove toilet vault walls to at least two feet below grade, and break resulting concrete into pieces no larger than one foot in any direction and place in horizontal layers on the bottom of the vault.

3.2 BACKFILL: Holes remaining from demolition of vaults shall be according to Section 02220, Earthwork.

END OF SECTION 02111

SECTION 02210

SITE CLEARING

A. This section includes the following:

1. Protecting existing trees and vegetation to remain.

2. Clearing and grubbing.

3. Topsoil stripping.

1.2 MATERIALS OWNERSHIP

A. Except for materials indicated to be stockpiled or to remain Government property, cleared materials shall become Contractor’s property and shall be removed from the site and disposed of off National Forest Lands to an approved disposal site in accordance with local regulations.

1.3 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Traffic: Minimize interference with adjoining roads, streets, walks, and other adjacent occupied or used facilities during site-clearing operations. Do not close or obstruct roads, walks, or other occupied or used facilities without permission from authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Salvageable Improvements: Carefully remove items indicated to be salvaged and stockpiled on

Government premises where indicated by Contracting Officer.

2.1 SOIL MATERIALS

A. Satisfactory Soil Materials: As specified in Division 2, Section 02220, Earthwork.

1. Obtain approved borrow soil materials off-site when satisfactory soil materials are not available on-site.

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Provide erosion-control measures to prevent soil erosion and discharge of soil-bearing water runoff or airborne dust to adjacent areas, see Section 02220, Earthwork.

B. Locate and clearly flag trees and vegetation to remain or to be relocated.

C. Protect existing site improvements to remain from damage during construction.

1. Contractor shall restore, at no cost to the Government, damaged improvements to their original condition.

3.2 TREE PROTECTION

A. Do not excavate within drip line of trees.

B. Where excavation for new construction is required within drip line of trees, hand clear and excavate to minimize damage to root systems. Use narrow-tine spading forks, comb soil to expose roots, and cleanly cut roots as close to excavation as possible.

C. Repair or replace trees and vegetation indicated to remain that are damaged by construction operations, in a manner approved by Contracting Officer.

D. Provide protection for roots over 1-1/2 inch diameter cut during construction operations. Coat cut faces, with approval of the Contracting Officer, an acceptable coating formulated for use on damaged plant tissues for all cut roots to be exposed for more than 24 hours. Temporarily cover exposed roots with wet burlap to prevent roots from drying out; cover with earth as soon as possible.

3.3 CLEARING AND GRUBBING

A. Remove obstructions, trees, shrubs, grass, and other vegetation as required to permit installation of new construction. Removal includes digging out stumps and obstructions, grubbing roots, and following compaction, placing obstructions and or topsoil back over the disturbed area for natural seeding. Trees may only be removed following Contracting Officer’s approval.

B. Fill depressions caused by clearing and grubbing operations with satisfactory soil material, unless further excavation or earthwork is indicated. Conform to the requirements of Section 02220, Earthwork.

3.4 TOPSOIL STRIPPING

A. Topsoil is defined as friable dry loam surface soil found in a depth of not less than four inches.

B. Satisfactory topsoil is reasonably free of subsoil, clay lumps, stones, and other objects over two-inches in diameter, and without weeds, roots, and other objectable material.

1. Remove soil and grass before stripping topsoil.

2. Strip topsoil to whatever depths are encountered in a manner to prevent intermingling with underlying subsoil or other waste materials.

3. Where existing trees are indicated to remain, leave existing topsoil in place within drip lines, when allowable, to prevent damage to root system.

4. Stockpile topsoil materials away from edge of excavations without intermixing with subsoil. Grade and shape stockpiles to drain surface water. Cover to prevent windblown dust.

3.5 DISPOSAL

A. Disposal: Remove surplus soil material, unsuitable topsoil, obstructions, demolished materials, and property. See Section 01700, Cleanup and Disposal.

END OF SECTION 02210

SECTION 02220

EARTHWORK

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This work consists of providing equipment and labor necessary to complete site excavation;

and backfilling for the installation of all structures and accessible walkways.

B. Earthwork shall include but is not limited to the following:

1. Fill and backfill to proposed grades, including the importing of approved off-site material.

2. Excavate unsuitable subgrade material and replace with acceptable material.

3. Compact subgrade, backfill material where required.

4. Finish grading. Finish grading to include shaping, excavating and/or filling to the established sub grade shown on the contractor generated drawings, details or as staked.

Grading work, excavation and embankment includes, but is not limited to: vault excavation, building apron, access walkways, and grading to tie in proposed site work to existing adjacent terrain.

5. Provide erosion, sedimentation, and dust control in accordance with local ordinance and

State of California requirements.

1.2 VERIFICATION OF CONDITIONS

A. The Contractor shall begin work by careful examination of existing conditions and information, shall become knowledgeable as to 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.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. All submittals shall conform to Section 01300 Shop Drawings and Submittals.

1. Material Certificates: Provide materials certificates signed by manufacturer certifying that each material tem complies with specified requirements.

2. Test Reports: Submit the following reports directly to Contracting Officer from the testing services, with copy to Contractor.

a. Test reports on imported materials for compliance with specification.

b. Verification of suitability of each material, in accordance with specified requirements.

c. Field reports, in-place soil density tests.

3. Storm water pollution protection plan.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Testing and Inspection Service: Contractor shall contract with and pay for a state certified independent geotechnical testing laboratory to perform soil testing and inspection service during earthwork operations.

1.5 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Measurement for work performed under this section will be made under those pay items as listed in the Schedule of Items. Payment will be made at the contract unit price designated in the Schedule of Items, and will constitute full compensation for all materials, labor, equipment, testing and incidentals necessary to complete the work.

2.1 FILL MATERIALS

A. GENERAL

1. The Contracting Officer shall approve all backfill material. Materials used for backfill shall be free from frozen or organic matter and contain no deleterious substances. Backfill materials shall be obtained from commercial sources.

B. GENERAL BACKFILL

1. Shall consist primarily of commercial materials composed of predominately silty sand material. All General Backfill material shall be approved by the Contracting Officer.

Imported fill shall be non expansive and predominately granular soil or soil-rock mixture, which is free from organic matter, and deleterious substances including but not limited to organic matter, drain tile, abandoned conduit, broken concrete and rebar.

2. The following criteria shall be met:

a. Maximum Particle Size: 3" greatest dimension, ASTM C136.

C. SURPLUS EXCAVATION

1. Acceptable surplus excavation shall be obtained from on-site excavation and demolition activities that is well graded with no rocks having a dimension greater than six inches.

2. Excess material meeting the requirements of "General Fill" may also be used as surplus excavation.

2.2 EROSION, SEDIMENTATION AND DUST CONTROL

A. FIBER ROLL

1. Fiber roll shall…