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SECTION 000000 PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

Section Title Pages

000115 LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS 1

SECTION 010000 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

011100 SUMMARY OF WORK 1

011400 WORK RESTRICTIONS 2

012200 UNIT PRICES 3

013000 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS 3

013100 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION 2

013200 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION 1

013300 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES 5

014100 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS 1

014126 PERMITS 2

014500 QUALITY CONTROL 2

015723 STORM WATER POLLUTION CONTROL 1

017113 MOBILIZATION 1

017123.13 CONSTRUCTION LAYOUT 1

017400 CLEANING AND WASTE MANAGEMENT 1

017416 SITE MAINTENANCE 1

SECTION 030000 – CONCRETE

033000 CAST IN PLACE CONCRETE 6

034000 PRECAST CONCRETE 2

SECTION 310000 – EARTHWORK

310516 AGGREGATE FOR EARTHWORK 2

310519.13 GEOTEXTILE FABRIC 2

311100 CLEARING AND GRUBBING 3

312000 SITE GRADING 3

312200 GRADING 2

312300 DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL 3

312553 TURBIDITY CURTAIN 2

313700 ROCK RIPRAP 2

SECTION 340000 – TRANSPORTATION

347113.19 ROAD CLOSURE DEVICES (GATES) 3

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS 000115-1

SECTION 000115

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. List of Contract Drawings:

Sheet Title Sheet

Title Sheet 1 General Notes 2 Site Plan 3 Access Road & Ramp Plan & Profile 4 Precast Panel Details 5 Anchor and Pile Details 6

PART 2: PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3: EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 000115

SUMMARY OF WORK 011100-1

SECTION 011100

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Work covered by the Contract Documents.

2. Type of the Contract.

3. Products ordered in advance.

4. Owner-furnished products.

1.3 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. This project consists of constructing a Low Water Boat Ramp for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service (FS) as shown on the contract documents.

1. All work is located at the Gallatin Marina on the Lassen National Forest (NF). The project is located approximately 20 miles northwest of Susanville, California on the south side of Eagle Lake on the Eagle Lake Ranger District of the Lassen NF. The project area is accessed via National Forest System Road (NFSR) 31N02 and located in T31N, R11E, Sec. 7 of Lassen County.

B. The Work consists of the following:

1. The Work includes clearing, earthwork, construction of a native material access road, installation of 80 feet of V-groove concrete panels and riprap.

2. Furnish, install and maintain barriers and construction signs to protect existing facilities and the public from construction operations. Ensure public safety by using fence, barricade or otherwise block off immediate work area to prevent unauthorized entry.

1.4 TYPE OF CONTRACT

A. Project will be constructed under a single contract.

1.5 PRODUCTS ORDERED IN ADVANCE

A. Owner has NOT negotiated Purchase Orders with suppliers of material and equipment to be incorporated into the Work.

1.6 OWNER-FURNISHED PRODUCTS

A. Owner will NOT furnish products for this contract.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 011100

WORK RESTRICTIONS 011400-1

SECTION 011400

WORK RESTRICTIONS

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION:

A. The Contractor shall follow the restrictions specified this section when preparing schedules and costs for this project.

B. Refer to Section 013100 for details on lead-times for submittals.

1.2 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE, HANDLING AND ALL ONSITE WORK ACTIVITIES:

A. Install appropriate safety signs at locations on NFSR 31N02 and at the intersection of NFSR 31N02 and County Road A-1 to inform the public of construction activity.

B. Contractor will obtain all required permits from all government agencies for oversize (length and or width) and overweight loads.

1.3 USE OF PREMISES

A. General: Contractor shall have full use of premises for construction operations, including use of Project site, during construction period. Contractor's use of premises is limited only by Owner's right to perform work related to the water and wastewater facilities and operation of the marina store.

B. Use of Site: Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

C. Owner Occupancy: Allow for Owner occupancy of Project site.

1. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment on-site.

1.4 OWNER'S OCCUPANCY AND USE REQUIREMENTS

A. Full Owner Occupancy and use: The Owner’s concessionaire will occupy and use the existing campgrounds, marina, marina store and associated building during the entire construction period.

Cooperate with the Owner’s concessionaire during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Owner's concessionaire day-to-day operations.

1.5 WORK HOUR RESTRICTIONS

A. May 1 thru September 30:

On-Site Work Hours: Work shall be performed from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

B. October 1 thru April 30

On-Site Work Hours: Work shall be performed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

C. Other On-Site Work Hours: The contractor must provide the Contracting Officer with 48 hours notice to perform work at times other than those listed above. Approval of other on-site work hours is at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

B. Existing Utility Interruptions: Do not interrupt utilities serving the facility.

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PART 2: PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3: EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 011400

UNIT PRICE 012200-1

SECTION 012200

UNIT PRICES

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section the terms associated with the method of measurement for determining final payment under the terms of the contract.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Designed Quantities (DQ).

1. These quantities denote the final number of units to be paid for under the terms of the contract. They are based upon the original design data available prior to advertising the project. Original design data include the preliminary survey information, design assumptions, calculations, drawings and the presentation in the contract. Changes in the number of units of the originally contemplated work will not be made unless authorized under one or more of the following conditions:

a. As a result of changes authorized by the Contracting Officer in the originally contemplated work. Minor changes to adjust balance points, and the like, will not be considered changes in quantities.

b. As a result of the Contracting Officer determining that errors exist in the original design data used to determine designed quantities that cause a pay item to change by 15 percent or more.

c. As a result of the Contractor submitting to the Contracting Officer a written request showing evidence of errors in the original design data used to determine design quantities that cause a pay item total to change by 15 percent or more. The evidence must be verifiable and consist of calculations, drawings, or other data that show how the designed quantity is believed to be in error.

2. Final Payment for Designed Quantities: Final payment will be made for the designed quantities at the unit price shown in the Schedule of Items, subject to the provisions of paragraph 1.3A.1.

B. Lump Sum Quantities (LSQ). These quantities denote one complete unit of work as required by or described in the contract, including necessary materials, equipment, and labor to complete the job. They will not be measured.

C. Actual Quantities (AQ). These quantities are determined from the measurements of the completed work.

1.4 PROCEDURES

A. Unit prices include all necessary material, plus cost for delivery, installation, insurance, [applicable taxes,] overhead, and profit.

B. Measurement and Payment:

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1. For items that are measured by the linear foot, such as trenching, fencing, utility lines, measurements will be made parallel to the base or foundation upon which the structures are placed.

C. List of Unit Prices: A list of unit prices is included in Part 3. Specification Sections referenced in the schedule contain requirements for materials described under each unit price.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 LIST OF PAY ITEMS

Pay Item Pay Unit

01 MOBILIZATION Lump Sum (LSQ)

02 CONSTRUCTION SURVEY & STAKING Mile (DQ)

03 CLEARING AND GRUBBING Mile (DQ)

04 SITE GRADING (EXCAVATION & Cubic Yard (DQ)

EMBANKMENT)

05 GRADING Linear Feet (DQ)

06 8” V-GROOVE PRECAST CONCRETE Linear Feet (DQ)

PANELS

07 PRECAST CONCRETE GRADE BEAM Each (DQ)

08 STAINLESS STEEL CABLING Lump Sum (LSQ)

AND ANCHOR SYSTEM

09 CRUSHED AGGREGATE BASE Cubic Yard (DQ)

10 RIPRAP AND FILTER FABRIC Cubic Yard (DQ)

11 TURBIDITY CURTAIN Linear Feet (DQ)

12 CONCRETE APRON Cubic Yard (DQ)

13 CONCRETE ANCHOR Cubic Yard (DQ)

14 DOUBLE PIPE GATE Each (DQ)

3.2 MEASUREMENT OF PAY ITEMS FOR PERIODIC PROGESS PAYMENTS

B. Quantity. The Contractor shall compute the quantities for periodic progress payments. All Contractor measurements are subject to verification. The Contractor shall submit all field notes, calculation sheets, and other data used to determine quantities. The Contractor shall certify in writing as to the accuracy of the measurements and computations submitted.

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

UNIT PRICE 012200-3

Project ______________________ Contract No._______________________

Quantity or Measured By Pay Item No. Date Measurement (Initials)

END OF SECTION 012200

ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS 013000-1

SECTION 013000

ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUBMITTALS

A. PROCEDURES

1. The Contractor shall coordinate each submittal with the Contracting Officer as directed within these project specifications having to do with fabrication, purchasing, requests for substitutions, testing, delivery, shop drawings, trench safety plans, construction related activities that require sequential activity and other miscellaneous work related submittals.

2. Contract time extensions will not be authorized due to the Contractor’s failure to provide the Contracting Officer with the required submittals in advance of the work to permit processing. It is recommended that the Contractor immediately supply the Contracting Officer with the project submittals as soon as they become available as all submittals may not be approved by the Contracting Officer.

3. The Contracting Officer will not accept submittals from sources other than the Prime Contractor.

4. The Contractor shall indentify all deviations from the Contract Documents and explain in a cover letter why the deviations must occur to the Contracting Officer with the submittal if deviations exist.

5. If resubmitting for approval, the Contractor must include the entire submittal package.

Submittal packages will only be approved as an entire package. Partial submittal approval will not be given.

6. Submittals that are related to, or affect each other shall be provided simultaneously as a package to facilitate a coordinated review. Uncoordinated submittals will be rejected. Do not combine unrelated materials in the same submittal.

7. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to require submittals in addition to those called for in individual sections.

8. The Contractor shall submit three (3) hard copies of each submittal unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. All submittals shall be mailed to the US Forest Service representative’s attention.

B. All submittals shall have a permanent label or title block on each submittal for identification.

Provide a 4-inch by 5-inch space on the label or beside title block to record review and approval markings and action taken. Include the following information on the label:

1. Project name.

2. Date.

3. Name and address of Contractor.

4. Name and address of subcontractor or supplier.

5. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

6. Signed shop drawings from a registered Civil Engineer (if applicable).

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C. The Contracting Officer will review and approved/ reject each submittal within five (5) business days of receiving it from the Contractor. The Contracting Officer will verify that the project specifications have been met and that the submittal adheres to the guidelines, permits, etc. for the project. One (1) copy of the submittal will be returned to the contractor with an approval stamp, or will have a rejection stamp with comments. Compliance with requirements remains the Contractor’s responsibility.

1.2 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE:

A. PROCEDURES

1. The Contractor shall submit a Cost Loaded Critical Path Project Construction Schedule within 10 days after date established for commencement of work. Distribute copies to the US Forest Service representative, Subcontractors and to parties required to comply with dates.

2. The Critical Path Project Construction Schedule will provide a basis for determining the progress status of the project relative to the completion time, specific dates and for determining the acceptability of the Contractor’s progress payment estimates. No progress payments will be made until the US Forest Service representative has accepted the Contractor’s construction schedule.

3. The schedule shall depict all significant construction activities and all items of work listed in the Bid Schedule. Assigned values for each part of the work shall be indicated. The dependencies between activities shall be indicated so that it may be established what effect the progress of any one activity has on the schedule.

4. No activity on the schedule shall have durations longer than 14 days except activities comprising only of fabrication and delivery may extend for more than 14 days. Activities which exceed this limit shall be divided into more detailed components. The scheduled duration of each activity shall be based on the normal 40-hour work week with allowances made for legal holidays and normal weather conditions.

5. A three (3) week bar chart schedule shall be provided to the Contracting Officer by the end of each week after construction activities commence. The format shall be one (1) week of history and two (2) weeks of look ahead. It shall be on a work crew level but with schedule activity numbers clearly indicated.

6. The project schedule shall be revised after each meeting or activity where revisions have been made and approved by the US Forest Service representative. Distribute revised copies to the Contracting Officer, Subcontractors and parties required to comply with dates.

B. Comparable Product Submittal:

1. Submit three (3) copies of each request for approval of product as comparable to basis-of-design products. Submit requests in time to permit processing of request and subsequent submittals, if any, sufficiently in advance of when materials are required to perform the work. The contractor shall provide complete documentation showing compliance of proposed product with applicable requirements including a full comparison with the specified product.

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PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. PRODUCT DATA

Mark each copy to show applicable choices and options. Include the following:

1. Data indicating compliance with specified standards and requirements.

2. Notation of coordination requirements.

3. For equipment data, include rated capacities, dimensions, weights, required clearances and furnished specialties and accessories.

B. SHOP DRAWINGS

Submit project-specific information drawn to scale. The Contractor shall not base Shop Drawings on reproductions of the Contract Documents or the standard printed data. All Shop Drawing submittals shall include one (1) reproducible print and one (1) blue-line or black-line print on sheets at least 8-1/2 by 11 inches but no larger than 24 x 36 inches. The US Forest Service representative will return the reproducible print to the Contractor with an approval stamp or rejection comments. All Shop Drawings shall include the following:

1. Dimensions, profiles, methods of attachment, large scale details and other information as appropriate for the Work.

2. Identification of products and materials.

3. Notation of coordination requirements.

4. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

C. SAMPLES

The Contractor shall submit product samples identical to the material being proposed, if different from what has been specified in the Contract Documents. Where variations are inherent in the material, submit sufficient units to show full range of variations. The Contractor shall include the name of the manufacturer and product name on the submittal label.

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

PART 4 – PAYMENT

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

END OF SECTION 013000

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION 013100-1

SECTION 013100

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative provisions for coordinating construction operations on Project including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Administrative and supervisory personnel.

2. Coordination of Work

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. RFI: Request from Contractor seeking interpretation or clarification of the Contract Documents.

1.4 COORDINATION

A. Coordination: Coordinate construction operations included in different Sections of the Specifications to ensure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work. Coordinate construction operations, included in different Sections that depend on each other for proper installation, connection, and operation.

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

1. Salvage materials and equipment involved in performance of, but not actually incorporated into, the Work.

1.5 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

A. General:

1. During the construction period other contracts may be occurring at the site.

2. If overnight camping by the Contractor’s personnel is desired, it is to be requested and approved by the Contracting Officer prior to submitting a bid.

B. Sanitation: Sanitation facilities are to be provided by contractor.

C. Utilities:

1. Water: The nearest water source to the site is the Eagle Lake Marina Fire Hydrant. The water usage from the Fire Hydrant will need to be metered. The Contractor will be responsible for providing the meter. The Contractor will not be charged for the water obtained from the Fire Hydrant.

2. Electrical Power: The nearest power source to the site is the Eagle Lake Marina.

D. While performing the work the Contractor shall take reasonable precautions to protect adjacent properties from damage. The Contractor, at no additional cost to the Government, shall restore any damage or injury caused by the Contractor in the course of this work.

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1.6 REQUESTS FOR INTERPRETATION (RFIs)

A. Procedure: Immediately on discovery of the need for interpretation of the Contract Documents, prepare and submit an RFI in the form specified.

1. RFIs shall originate with Contractor. RFIs submitted by entities other than Contractor will be returned with no response.

2. Coordinate and submit RFIs in a prompt manner so as to avoid delays in work.

B. Content of the RFI: Include a detailed, legible description of item needing interpretation and the following:

1. Project name.

2. Date.

3. Name of Contractor.

4. RFI number, numbered sequentially.

5. Specification Section number and title and related paragraphs, as appropriate.

6. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

7. Field dimensions and conditions, as appropriate.

8. Contractor's suggested solution(s). If Contractor's solution(s) impact the Contract Time or the Contract Sum, Contractor shall state impact in the RFI.

9. Contractor's signature.

10. Attachments: Include drawings, descriptions, measurements, photos, Product Data, Shop Drawings, and other information necessary to fully describe items needing interpretation.

a. Supplementary drawings prepared by Contractor shall include dimensions, thicknesses, structural grid references, and details of affected materials, assemblies, and attachments.

C. Contracting Officers (CO) Action: The CO will review each RFI, determine the action required, and return it. Allow 7 working days for CO’s response for each RFI. RFIs received after 1:00 p.m. will be considered as received the following working day.

1. CO's action may include a request for additional information, in which case CO's time for response will start again.

1.7 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT:

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 013100

CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION 013200-1

SECTION 013200

CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY: Work included in this Section includes the requirements for the submittal of the Contractor's proposed work schedule for the project.

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SUBMITTALS:

A. The submittal of the work schedule prepared as described below shall be on reproducible drawing paper or in an approved alternative form.

B. Comply with requirements contained in Section “SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES ."

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 WORK SCHEDULE: Within 7 days of the issuance of the Notice to Proceed, the Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer for approval a proposed work schedule for the Project. Such schedule shall be in the form of a bar graph or other approved format and shall include the timing for each major phase of the work. The schedule shall include the sequencing of the various phases of the work and work specialties, and shall constitute a basis for the evaluation of time extensions in the negotiations for changes. The Contractor shall update such approved schedule as necessary when significant changes occur during the progress of the work.

END OF SECTION 013200

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES 013300-1

SECTION 013300

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, and other submittals.

B. Related Sections include the following:

1. Division 01 Section "Project Management and Coordination" for submitting and distributing meeting and conference minutes and for submitting Coordination Drawings.

2. Division 01 Section "Quality Requirements" for submitting test and inspection reports [and for mockup requirements].

3. Divisions 02 through 49 Sections for specific requirements for submittals in those Sections.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Action Submittals: Written and graphic information that requires Contracting Officer (CO) responsive action.

B. Informational Submittals: Written information that does not require CO responsive action.

Submittals may be rejected for not complying with requirements.

1.4 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. General: Electronic copies of CAD Drawings of the Contract Drawings will not be provided by CO for Contractor's use in preparing submittals.

B. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities.

1. Coordinate each submittal with fabrication, purchasing, testing, delivery, other submittals, and related activities that require sequential activity.

2. Coordinate transmittal of different types of submittals for related parts of the Work so processing will not be delayed because of need to review submittals concurrently for coordination.

a. CO reserves the right to withhold action on a submittal requiring coordination with other submittals until related submittals are received.

C. Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for resubmittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence on CO’s receipt of submittal. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing, including resubmittals.

1. Initial Review: Allow 14 days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if coordination with subsequent submittals is required.

2. Intermediate Review: If intermediate submittal is necessary, process it in same manner as initial submittal.

3. Resubmittal Review: Allow 14 days for review of each resubmittal.

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4. Sequential Review: Where sequential review of submittals by other parties is indicated, allow 30 days for initial review of each submittal. The following is a list of submittals requiring sequential review.

a. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan

D. Identification: Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal for identification.

1. Indicate name of firm or entity that prepared each submittal on label or title block.

2. Provide a space approximately 6 by 8 inches on label or beside title block to record Contractor's review and approval markings and action taken by CO.

3. Include the following information on label for processing and recording action taken:

a. Project name.

b. Date.

c. Name and address of Contractor.

d. Name and address of subcontractor.

e. Name and address of supplier.

f. Name of manufacturer.

g. Submittal number or other unique identifier, including revision identifier.

i. Submittal number shall use Specification Section number followed by a decimal point and then a sequential number (e.g., 061000.01). Resubmittals shall include an alphabetic suffix after another decimal point (e.g., 061000.01.A).

h. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

i. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

j. Location(s) where product is to be installed, as appropriate.

k. Other necessary identification.

E. Deviations: [Highlight] [Encircle] [Highlight, encircle,] or otherwise specifically identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

F. Additional Copies: Unless additional copies are required for final submittal, and unless CO observes noncompliance with provisions in the Contract Documents, initial submittal may serve as final submittal.

1. Submit three copies of each submittal to the CO.

2. Copies submitted will not be returned.

G. Transmittal: Package each submittal individually and appropriately for transmittal and handling.

CO will discard submittals received from sources other than Contractor.

1. On an attached separate sheet, prepared on Contractor's letterhead, record relevant information, requests for data, revisions other than those requested by the CO on previous submittals, and deviations from requirements in the Contract Documents, including minor variations and limitations. Include same label information as related submittal.

H. Resubmittals: Make resubmittals in same form and number of copies as initial submittal.

1. Note date and content of previous submittal.

2. Note date and content of revision in label or title block and clearly indicate extent of revision.

I. Distribution: Furnish copies of final submittals to manufacturers, subcontractors, suppliers, fabricators, installers, authorities having jurisdiction, and others as necessary for performance of construction activities.

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2.1 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. General: Prepare and submit Action Submittals required by individual Specification Sections.

B. Product Data: Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment.

1. If information must be specially prepared for submittal because standard printed data are not suitable for use, submit as Shop Drawings, not as Product Data.

2. Mark each copy of each submittal to show which products and options are applicable.

3. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Manufacturer's written recommendations.

b. Manufacturer's product specifications.

c. Manufacturer's installation instructions.

d. Standard color charts.

e. Manufacturer's catalog cuts.

f. Wiring diagrams showing factory-installed wiring.

g. Printed performance curves.

h. Operational range diagrams.

i. Mill reports.

j. Standard product operation and maintenance manuals.

k. Compliance with specified referenced standards.

l. Testing by recognized testing agency.

m. Application of testing agency labels and seals.

n. Notation of coordination requirements.

4. Submit Product Data before or concurrent with Samples.

5. Number of Copies: Submit three copies of Product Data, unless otherwise indicated. CO will not return copies.

C. Shop Drawings: Prepare Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale. Do not base Shop Drawings on reproductions of the Contract Documents or standard printed data.

1. Preparation: Fully illustrate requirements in the Contract Documents. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Dimensions.

b. Identification of products.

c. Fabrication and installation drawings.

d. Roughing-in and setting diagrams.

e. Wiring diagrams showing field-installed wiring, including power, signal, and control wiring.

f. Shopwork manufacturing instructions.

g. Templates and patterns.

h. Schedules.

i. Design calculations.

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j. Compliance with specified standards.

k. Notation of coordination requirements.

l. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

m. Relationship to adjoining construction clearly indicated.

n. Seal and signature of professional engineer if specified.

o. Wiring Diagrams: Differentiate between manufacturer-installed and field-installed wiring.

2. Sheet Size: Except for templates, patterns, and similar full-size drawings, submit Shop Drawings on sheets at least 8-1/2 by 11 but no larger than 24 by 36 inches.

3. Number of Copies: Submit three copies of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated. CO will not return copies.

D. Samples: Submit Samples for review of kind, color, pattern, and texture for a check of these characteristics with other elements and for a comparison of these characteristics between submittal and actual component as delivered and installed.

1. Transmit Samples that contain multiple, related components such as accessories together in one submittal package.

2. Identification: Attach label on unexposed side of Samples that includes the following:

a. Generic description of Sample.

b. Product name and name of manufacturer.

c. Sample source.

d. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

3. Samples for Verification: Submit full-size units or Samples of size indicated, prepared from same material to be used for the Work, cured and finished in manner specified, and physically identical with material or product proposed for use, and that show full range of color and texture variations expected. Samples include, but are not limited to, the following: partial sections of manufactured or fabricated components; small cuts or containers of materials; complete units of repetitively used materials; swatches showing color, texture, and pattern; color range sets; and components used for independent testing and inspection.

a. Number of Samples: Submit one set of each Sample. CO will not return Samples.

2.2 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. General: Prepare and submit Informational Submittals required by other Specification Sections.

1. Number of Copies: Submit one copy of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated. CO will not return copies.

2. Certificates and Certifications: Provide a notarized statement that includes signature of entity responsible for preparing certification. Certificates and certifications shall be signed by an officer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of that entity.

3. Test and Inspection Reports: Comply with requirements specified in Division 01 Section "Quality Requirements."

B. Manufacturer Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that manufacturer complies with requirements in the Contract Documents. Include evidence of manufacturing experience where required.

C. Product Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that product complies with requirements in the Contract Documents.

D. Material Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that material complies with requirements in the Contract Documents.

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E. Material Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting test results of material for compliance with requirements in the Contract Documents.

F. Product Test Reports: Prepare written reports indicating current product produced by manufacturer complies with requirements in the Contract Documents. Base reports on evaluation of tests performed by manufacturer and witnessed by a qualified testing agency, or on comprehensive tests performed by a qualified testing agency.

G. Schedule of Tests and Inspections: Comply with requirements specified in Division 01 Section "Quality Requirements."

H. Design Data: Prepare written and graphic information, including, but not limited to, performance and design criteria, list of applicable codes and regulations, and calculations. Include list of assumptions and other performance and design criteria and a summary of loads. Include load diagrams if applicable. Provide name and version of software, if any, used for calculations.

Include page numbers.

I. Manufacturer's Instructions: Prepare written or published information that documents manufacturer's recommendations, guidelines, and procedures for installing or operating a product or equipment. Include name of product and name, address, and telephone number of manufacturer. Include the following, as applicable:

1. Preparation of substrates.

2. Required substrate tolerances.

3. Sequence of installation or erection.

4. Required installation tolerances.

5. Required adjustments.

6. Recommendations for cleaning and protection.

J. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs): A copy of all MSDS shall be kept on site at all times during the contract.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CONTRACTOR'S REVIEW

A. Review each submittal and check for coordination with other Work of the Contract and for compliance with the Contract Documents. Note corrections and field dimensions. B.

B. Partial submittals are not acceptable, will be considered nonresponsive, and will be returned without review.

C. Submittals not required by the Contract Documents may not be reviewed and may be discarded.

END OF SECTION 013300

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS 014100-1

SECTION 014100

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

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

Additional codes and standard 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. Codes and Regulations of all the federal, state and local jurisdictional authorities.

2. Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

3. Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. (UL).

4. American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM).

5. American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

6. Occupational Safety and Health Administration Regulations for Construction (OSHA).

7. American Concrete Institute (ACI).

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 014100

PERMITS 014126-1

SECTION 014126

PERMITS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

The US Forest Service will have copies of all relevant environmental information and permits. The copies of all executed permits are included in these specifications. The Contractor may request additional copies by contacting the U.S. Forest Service.

1.2 PERMITS

A. A National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) document is required for the project and will be provided to the Contractor by the US Forest Service. Copies of this document can be obtained by contacting the Lassen National Forest, Eagle Lake Ranger District at (530) 257- 4188.

B. A California Department of Fish and Game 1601 Lake/Streambed Alteration Permit is required for the project and will be provided to the Contractor by the US Forest Service.

Copies of this document can be obtained by contacting the Lassen National Forest, Eagle Lake Ranger District at (530) 257-4188.

C. A California Regional Water Quality Control Board 401 Permit is required for the project and will be provided to the Contractor by the US Forest Service. Copies of this document can be obtained by contacting the Lassen National Forest, Eagle Lake Ranger District at (530) 257-4188.

D. A California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) document is required for the project, and will be provided to the Contractor by the US Forest Service. Copies of this document can be obtained by contacting the Lassen National Forest, Eagle Lake Ranger District at (530) 257- 4188.

E. A US Army Corps 404 Permit is required for the project and will be provided to the

Contractor by the US Forest Service. Copies of this document can be obtained by contacting the Lassen National Forest, Eagle Lake Ranger District at (530) 257-4188.

1.3 REQUIREMENTS

A. The Contractor shall keep signed copies of all permits/documents at the jobsite during working hours.

B. The Contractor shall adhere to all requirements set forth in each individual permit/document.

If discrepancies occur between any of the individual permits, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer.

C. Any associated costs incurred by adhering to permit regulations, are the responsibility of the Contractor.

PERMITS 014126-2

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 – EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

PART 4 - PAYMENT

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

QUALITY CONTROL 014500-1

SECTION 014500

QUALITY CONTROL

PART 1 - GENERAL

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

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3. 1 QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM:

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

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

C. Quality Control Plan - The Contractor shall submit in writing the following:

1. Authorities and responsibilities of inspection and testing personnel.

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

D. Approval of Quality Control Plan - The Contractor's proposed quality control plan for all items requiring quality control shall be submitted to Contracting Officer for review prior to the Contractor commencing work. Construction work shall not be performed prior to Contractor's receipt of written approval of the proposed plan. The Contractor shall submit to Contracting Officer, in writing, any proposed changes in the approved quality control plan. Proposed changes shall not be put into effect until approved in writing by Contracting Officer.

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

Sampling and testing frequency for specific items shall be shown on the Drawings, Specifications or in the table below.

QUALITY CONTROL 014500-2

TABLE

Item Certification or Test Required Cert. or Test by Frequency

033000 Cert. of Agg. Gradation and Design Mix SC* 1 per proposed mix design 033000 Batch Cert. SC* 1 per day

* SC: Certification by supplier or manufacturer

3.0 RECORDS OF INSPECTION AND TESTS:

A. Inspection and Tests - The Contractor shall maintain current records of all inspections and tests performed.

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

Project______________________ Contract No.______________________

Pay Item No. Test Date Station Standard Results Test By (Initials)

The Contractor shall certify in writing that all inspections and tests were performed in accordance with specifications.

B. As-built Drawings - The Contractor shall maintain a set of the contract drawings depicting as-built conditions. These drawings shall be maintained in a current condition and shall be available for review. All variations from contract drawings shall be indicated in red on the drawings. Upon completion of the contract work, as-built drawings shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer.

3.3 CERTIFICATIONS:

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 shown on the Drawings or stated in the specifications.

Incidental purchases needed to remedy minor shortages of material shall be certified by the Contractor.

END OF SECTION 014500

STORM WATER POLLUTION CONTROL 015723-1

SECTION 015723

STORM WATER POLLUTION CONTROL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY: This work consists of preparing a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)

A. The SWPPP shall be prepared by the contractor to satisfy the requirements of the California State Water Resource Control Board’s General Permit for Discharges of Storm Water Associated with Construction Activity (Construction General Permit Order 2009-0009-DWQ).

B. Contactor shall be responsible for implementation of the SWPPP for all work associated with this contract.

C. At the completion of the contract erosion control structures shall be left in place.

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

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 The SWPPP shall be designed to reduce pollution at the construction site, before it causes environmental issues. At a minimum the plan shall included the following.

A. Identify potential sources of pollution.

B. Describe and ensure the implementation of practices which will be used to reduce pollutants in storm water discharge.

C. Assure compliance with the terms and conditions of Construction General Permit.

D. The contractor shall develop and submit the SWPPP to the CO for approval prior to submitting the plan to the California State Water Resource Control Board.

3.1 SEQUENCE OF MAJOR ACTIVITIES: The Contractor shall incorporate all temporary stabilizing and permanent erosion control features into the project at the earliest practicable time and according to the following guidelines.

A. Install down slope and side slope perimeter controls before the land disturbing activity occurs.

B. Do not disturb an area until it is necessary for construction to proceed.

C. Cover or stabilize disturbed areas as soon as possible.

D. Time Construction activities to limit impact from seasonal climate changes.

3.1 MAINTENANCE:

A. The Contractor will be required to maintain all erosion and sedimentation controls in proper working order, including cleaning, repairing, or replacing the controls until completion of the contract.

END SECTION 015723

MOBILIZATION 017113-1

SECTION 017113

MOBILIZATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY: This item is intended to compensate the Contractor for operations including, but not limited to, those necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to the project site; for payment of premiums for bonds and insurance for the project; and for any other work and operations which must be performed or costs that must be incurred incident to the initiation of meaningful work at the site and for which payment is not otherwise provided for under the contract.

1.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT:

A. The accepted quantities will be paid for at the contract unit price for Item No. 01, 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 No. 01, 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 No.01, Mobilization, will be paid.

C. The total of all payments will not exceed the original contract amount for Item No. 01, Mobilization.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 – EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 017113

CONSTRUCTION LAYOUT 017123.13-1

SECTION 017123.13

CONSTRUCTION LAYOUT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY: This work consists of providing the personnel and necessary equipment and material to control the vertical and horizontal alignment of the boat ramp.

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

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED SURVEY CONTROL SHEETS

A. The Government will provide the contractor with a set of reference stakes for the access road and boat ramp.

B. Before beginning construction, notify the CO of any missing reference stakes. The Government will reestablish any missing reference stakes before the beginning of construction.

3.1 CONTROL OF WORK: Preserve all initial reference stakes. After beginning construction, replace all destroyed or disturbed initial reference stakes necessary to the work.

A. Perform all survey and staking as necessary to construct the project from the initial layout to final completion. Reset stakes as many times as necessary to construct the work.

END SECTION 017123.13

CLEANING AND WASTE MANAGEMENT 017400-1

SECTION 017400

CLEANING AND WASTE MANAGEMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 CLEAN UP

A. The Contractor shall keep the work site free from accumulation of waste materials and rubbish resulting from the work.

B. Before final acceptance of the project by the Government, the Contractor shall remove from Government land, and properly dispose of, all waste materials and rubbish resulting from this work.

C. If work is stopped or delayed for an extended period of time, the Contractor shall clean up the site as determined by the Contracting Officer.

1.2 DISPOSAL

A. Waste Material and Rubbish:

The Contractor shall dispose of all waste (including excess concrete) and rubbish at a sanitary landfill. All permits and related costs associated with the disposal of waste at sanitary landfill shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

B. Washing waste material into wetlands and or wetlands buffer is not permitted.

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

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 – EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 017400

SITE MAINTENANCE 017416-1

SECTION 017416

SITE MAINTENANCE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY: This work consists of installing and maintaining for the life of the contract, signing and other public safety devices.

1.2 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL: All areas of new construction or exposed for construction shall be protected from erosion.

1.3 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL ACCIDENTAL RELEASE: In the event that the Contractor has an accidental hazardous material spill on the project site, they shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately.

Hazardous material is defined as a substance or combination of substances, which because of quantity, concentration, physical, chemical or infectious characteristics, may pose a substantial or potential hazard to humans, property or the environment.

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL: All work or materials necessary to accomplish this requirement shall be in accordance with these contract specifications.

2.2 CONSTRUCTION WARNING SIGNS: Construction warning signs shall be in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MCTCD).

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.2 DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: All wash water, solvents,…