Restroom_total_specs.doc

US FOREST SERVICE

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

SECTION 01025

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 General

A.

Compensation provided for in the contract is full payment for performing all contract work in a complete and acceptable manner. All risk, loss, damage, or expense arising out of the nature or prosecution of the work is included in the compensation provided by the contract.

B.

Measurement and payment for contract work will be made only for and under those pay items DESIGNATED IN THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS. Any and all other work and materials will be considered as included in the payment for the pay items shown. No payment will be made for work performed in excess of that staked, ordered, or otherwise authorized.

C.

The bid items as listed are meant to encompass all construction and work items as called out in the Contract Documents. If an item is not specifically mentioned, it shall be assumed to be included in the most appropriate bid item.

1.02 Units of Measure

Payment will be defined by units defined and determined according to measure. Unless otherwise specified, the meanings of the following terms are as follows:

A.

Each (EA.). One entire unit, which may consist of one or more parts. The quantity is the actual number of units completed and accepted.

B.

Ton. Short ton consisting of 2,000 pounds.

No adjustment in contract unit price will be made for variations in quantity due to differences in the specific gravity or moisture content. Use net certified scale weights, or weights based on certified volumes.

C.

Square Feet (S.F.). Measure on a plane parallel to the surface being measured or horizontal.

D.

Square Yard (S.Y.). Measure on a plane parallel to the surface being measured or horizontal.

E.

Linear Feet (L.F.). Measure along the horizontal plane.

F.

Lump Sum (L.S.). Do not measure directly. The bid amount is complete payment for all work described in the contract and necessary to complete the work for that item.

1.03 Methods of Measurement

One of the following methods of measurement for determining final payment is DESIGNATED IN THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS for each PAY ITEM.

A.

DESIGNED QUANTITIES (DQ). These quantities denote the final number or 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 SHOWN in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS may be authorized under any of the following conditions:

1.

As a result of changes in the work authorized by the Contracting Officer.

2.

As a result of the Contracting Officer determining that errors exist in the original design that causes a pay item quantity to change by 15 percent or more.

3.

As a result of the contractor submitting to the Contracting Officer a written request showing evidence of errors in the original design that cause a pay item quantity 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.

B.

ACTUAL QUANTITIES (AQ). These quantities are determined for measurements of completed work.

C.

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

None

PART 3 - EXECUTION

None

END OF SECTION

CONSTRUCTION STAKING

SECTION 01040

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 General

A.

Construction staking shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall furnish stakes and/or benchmarks to establish lines and grades required for the completion of the work as shown on the plans, and as specified in the Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highways and these specifications. The forest Service will provide control points prior to initiation of the work.

B.

Related Sections:

1.

Section 01410 Quality Control 2.

Section 02300 Earthwork

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (Not used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 Layout of Work

Working from lines and levels established from the basis of bearing and benchmark information provided, establish and maintain benchmarks and other dependable markers. Establish benchmarks and markers to set lines and levels for work at each area of construction and elsewhere as needed to properly locate each element of the project while tying the elements to bearing and benchmark information provided. Calculate and measure required dimensions as shown within recognized tolerances. Drawings shall not be scaled to determine dimensions. Advise subcontractors and utilities performing work of marked lines and levels provided for their use.

3.02 Survey Procedures

Before proceeding with the layout of actual work, verify the layout information shown on the drawings, in relation to the existing benchmarks. As work proceeds, check every major element for line, level and plumb. Maintain a surveyor’s log or record book of such checks; make this log or record book available for the Contracting Officer’s reference. Record deviations from required lines and levels, and advise the Contracting Officer promptly upon detection of deviations that exceed indicated or recognized tolerances. Record deviations which are accepted by the Contracting Officer, and not corrected, on record drawings.

PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.01 Method of Measurement

A. Units: The work performed under Pay Item 152(01), as shown below, will not be measured separately for payment, but rather as a Lump Sum. A percentage of the total amount may be paid based on the partial work completed, as determined by the Contracting Officer.

4.02 Basis of Payment

A.

Payment for this item is described in Section 01040 of the Technical Specifications and shall be as listed in the Schedule of Items under:

Pay Item Pay Unit 152(01) Construction survey and staking, method II

Tolerance B Lump Sum

END OF SECTION

APPLICABLE STANDARDS

SECTION 01085

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 Description

A. Work Included:

1. Throughout the Contract Documents, reference is made to codes and standards which establish qualities and types of workmanship and materials, and which establish methods for testing and reporting on the pertinent characteristics.

2. Where materials or workmanship are required by these Contract Documents to meet or exceed the specifically named code or standard, it is the Contractor's responsibility to provide materials and workmanship which meet or exceed the specifically named code or standard.

3. It is also the Contractor's responsibility, when so required by the Contract Documents or by written request from the Contracting Officer, to deliver to the Contracting Officer, all required proof that the materials or workmanship, or both, meet or exceed the requirements of the specifically named code or standard. Such proof shall be in the form requested in writing by the Contracting Officer, and generally will be required to be copies of a certified report of tests conducted by a testing agency approved for that purpose by the Contracting Officer.

B. Specified naming of codes or standards occurs on the Drawings and in other Sections of these Specifications. Related Sections:

1.

Section 01410 Quality Control

2.

Section 01630 Product Options and Substitutions 3.

Section 06100 Rough Carpentry 4.

Section 06200 Finish Carpentry 5.

Section 08800 Glazing 6.

Section 09200 Gypsum Drywall 7.

Section 09900 Painting & Stains 8.

Section 10800 Toilet Accessories 9.

Section 15410 Plumbing Fixtures

1.02 Quality Assurance

A. Familiarity with pertinent codes and standards: In procuring all items used in this Work, it is the Contractor's responsibility to verify the detailed requirements of the specifically named codes and standards and to verify that the items procured for use in this Work meet or exceed the specified requirements.

B. Rejection of non-complying items: The Contracting Officer reserves the right to reject items incorporated into the Work which fail to meet the specified minimum requirements. The Contracting Officer further reserves the right, and without prejudice to other recourse the Contracting Officer may take, to accept non-complying items subject to an adjustment in the Contract Amount as approved by the Contracting Officer and the Forest Service.

C. Applicable standards listed in these Specifications include, but are not necessarily limited to, standards promulgated by the following agencies and organizations:

1) American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA).

2) American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO).

3) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

4) American Concrete Institute (ACI).

5) American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI).

6) American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

7) American Plywood Association (APA).

8) American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

9) American Society of Sanitary Engineers (ASSE).

10) American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM).

11) American Water Works Association (AWWA).

12) California Code of Regulations (CCR).

13) California Building Code, 2001 (CBC).

14) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).

15) Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI).

16) Door and Hardware Institute.

17) Forest Service Handbook 6709.11 Health and Safety Code Handbook (FSH).

18) Gypsum Association.

19) International Building Code, 2003. (ICC).

20) International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO).

21) International Code Council (ICC)>

22) International Plumbing Code, 2003 (ICC).

23) International Mechanical Code, 2003 (ICC).

24) International Fire Code, (ICC).

25) National Arborist Association’s “Pruning Standards for Shade Trees”.

26) National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers (NAAMM).

27) National Electric Manufacturers Association (NEMA).

28) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

29) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

30) National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA).

31) National Sanitation Foundation (NSF).

32) Occupational Safety and Health Act. (OSHA).

33) Painting and Decorating Contractors of America.

34) Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractor’s National Association (SMACNA).

35) Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, 2003. (FP-03 U.S. Customary Units).

36) Steel Door Institute.

37) T-24 California Administrative Code - Title 24 Handicapped Accessibility Standard.

38) Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, (TRPA), Handbook of Best Management Practices, 1988.

39) Uniform Building Code (UBC).

40) Uniform Fire Code.

41) Underwriter’s Laboratories, (UL).

42) Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards, (UFAS).

43) West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau (WCLIB).

44) Western Wood Products Associations (WWPA).

Note: Except where a specific date of issue is mentioned hereinafter, references to specifications issued by the above names and other organizations shall mean the edition current on the date of Contract Documents.

PART 2 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

2.01

METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

A Units: The work described in this section will not be measured for payment.

2.02

BASIS OF PAYMENT

A Payment: No direct payment for the work described under this section will be made. The Contractor shall include consideration for this item in the bid price for other items of the Contract.

END OF SECTION

PROJECT MEETINGS

SECTION 01200

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 Summary

A.

Section Includes requirements for the pre-work conference, progress meetings, and final inspection.

B.

Related Sections:

1.

Section 01300 Submittals 2.

Section 01310 Construction Schedules 3.

Section 01410 Quality Control 4.

Section 01700 Contract Closeout

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 Pre-Work Conference

A.

Notification: A pre-work conference will be held prior to the start of work. The Contractor will be notified in advance of meeting time, date and place. The purpose of the meeting will be to review required work, project drawings and specifications, construction and value schedules, payroll and payments, and administrative provisions of the Contract.

B.

Attendance: The Contractor, subcontractors, and the persons responsible for coordination of the work should be present at the meeting. [The plumbing subcontractor's attendance is required.]

C.

Presentation: The Contractor shall be prepared to summarize and explain procedures planned for the project and present the submittals requested in the specifications.

3.02 Progress Meetings

A.

Location: Meetings shall be held at the project site or as determined by the Contracting Officer.

B.

Notification: Meetings may be called by either the Contracting Officer or the Contractor. Request shall state who should attend and include an agenda.

3.03 Final Inspection

A.

Location: Meetings shall be held at the project site.

B.

Notification: The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing at 15 working days before the completion date, so the Government can schedule the final inspection.

C.

Attendance: The Contractor shall require the superintendent to be present during this inspection.

PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.01 Method of Measurement

A.

Units: The work described in this section will not be measured for payment.

4.02 Basis of Payment

A.

Payment: No direct payment for the work described under this section will be made. The Contractor shall include consideration for this item in the bid price for other items of the Contract.

SUBMITTALS

SECTION 01300

1.01 Scope

A.

This section covers the contractor's responsibility relating to all submittals - shop drawings, samples and substitutions - that relate to the construction of the work.

B.

Related Sections:

1.

Section 01310 Construction Schedules

2.

Section 01365 Certificates of Conformance

3.

Section 01400 Test and Inspections

4.

Section 01410 Quality Control

5.

Section 01630 Product Options and Substitutions

6.

Section 01700 Contract Closeout

7.

Section 01740 Warranties

8.

Section 02300 Earthwork

9.

Section 02720 Aggregate Materials

10.

Section 02925 Type A Revegetation

11.

Section 03300 Concrete

12.

Section 04400 Stone Veneer

13.

Section 06100 Rough Carpentry

14.

Section 06200 Finish Carpentry

15.

Section 06400 Architectural Woodwork

16.

Section 07300 Asphalt Shingles

17.

Section 07900 Joint Sealants

18.

Section 08100 Metal Doors and Frames

19.

Section 08800 Glazing

20.

Section 09200 Gypsum Drywall

21.

Section 09600 Resinous Floorings

22.

Section 09900 Painting & Stains

23.

Section 09980 Fiberglass Reinforced Panels

24.

Section 10400 Signs

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 All Submittals (including Certificates of Conformance) It will be the Contractor's responsibility to submit all items with such promptness as to cause no delay in the work. Review time commences upon receipt by the Contracting Officer. Approvals must be obtained before starting work which involves the submittal. Contractor shall allow 15 calendar days for processing of submittals by the Government.

3.02 Manufacturer's Literature and Shop Drawings A.

Submit two (2) copies to the Contracting Officer for approval on the items required herein. Literature which is not marked or otherwise designated to show the exact model, size, etc., the contractor proposed to use, will be returned by the Contracting Officer "without action." Circle or check items on submittals. Highlighter pens may print black or not at all when copied and should not be used.

B.

Information must be adequate to determine compliance with specifications.

C.

Submit two (2) copies of shop drawings. One (1) copy of all shop drawings will be returned to the contractor.

D.

Submittals or shop drawings which are received from sources other than through contractor's office will be returned by the COR "without action."

3.03 Certificates of Conformance:

A. Certify that all materials used in the Work comply with all specified provisions thereof. Certification shall not be construed as relieving the Contractor from furnishing satisfactory materials if, after tests are performed on selected samples, the material is found not to meet specified requirements.

B. Show on each certification the name and location of the Work, name and address of Contractor, quantity and date or dates of shipment or delivery to which the certificate applies, and name of the manufacturing or fabricating company. Certification shall be in the form of letter or company standard forms containing all required data. Certificates shall be signed by an officer of the manufacturing or fabricating company.

1.

In addition to the above information, all laboratory test reports submitted with Certificates of Conformance shall show the date or dates of testing, the specified requirements for which testing was performed, and results of the test or tests.

3.04 Samples

Submit two samples of each color, style, etc. One sample of selected color, etc., will be retained. All other samples and all hardware samples will be returned.

3.05 Substitution

Materials in the specifications may be followed by the words "or approved equal." In these cases, wherever the name or brand of a manufacturer's article is specified, it is used as a measure of quality and utility or a standard. If contractor prefers to use any other brand or manufacturer of same quality, appearance and utility to that specified, he shall request substitution as provided below, not less than thirty (30) days before the planned installation of the item. Contracting Officer will approve or disapprove the request for substitution and his decision shall be final. Unless substitutions are requested within the time stated above and as provided below, no deviation from the specifications will be allowed.

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

A.

Complete technical data including drawings, complete performance specifications, test data, samples and perform tests of the article proposed for substitution. Submit additional information if required by Contracting Officer. All items in the above information shall be circled, tagged, or marked in some way to indicate all deviations or differences, which the proposed item differs from the originally specified item.

B.

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

C.

Statement by contractor that the proposed substitution is in full compliance with the contract documents and applicable codes, and laws.

D.

List of other trades (if any) which may be affected by the substitution.

E. Contractor shall be responsible for any effect upon related work in the project for any substitution and shall pay any additional costs generated by any substitutions.

3.06 Contracting Officer’s Review

A. General: Review by the Contracting Officer shall not be construed as a complete check, but only that the general conformance with design intent and detailing is satisfactory. Review shall not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for errors which may exist or occur or from compliance with Contract Documents.

B. Authority to proceed: The notations "Reviewed, no corrections noted" or "Reviewed, corrections noted" authorize the Contractor to proceed with fabrication, purchase, or both, of the items so noted, subject to the revisions, if any, required by the Contracting Officer's review comments.

C. Revisions: Make all revisions required by the Contracting Officer. If the Contractor considers any required revisions to be a change, he shall so notify the Contracting Officer. Show each drawing revision by number, date, and subject in a revision block on the drawing. Make only those revisions directed or approved by the Contracting Officer.

D. Revisions after approval: When a submittal has been reviewed by the Contracting Officer, resubmittal for substitution of materials or equipment will not be considered unless accompanied by an acceptable explanation as to why the substitution is necessary.

PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENTtc "PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT" 4.01 Method of Measurement

A. Units: The work described in this section will not be measured for payment.

4.02 Basis of Payment

A. Payment: No direct payment for the work described under this section will be made. The Contractor shall include consideration for this item in the bid price for other items of the Contract.

CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULES

SECTION 01310

1.01 Description

A. Work Included: To assure adequate planning and execution of the Work so that the Work is completed within the number of calendar days allowed in the Contract, and to assist the Contracting Officer and Forest Service in appraising the reasonableness of the proposed schedule and in evaluating progress of the Work, prepare and maintain the schedules and reports described in this Section.

B. Related Work Specified Elsewhere:

1. Construction period: refer to Construction Contract.

2. Section 01300 Submittals

3. Section 01400 Test and Inspections

4. Section 02850 Domestic Water System

5. Section 02900 Sanitary Sewerage System

6. Section 04400 Stone Veneer

7. Section 06100 Rough Carpentry

8. Section 06200 Finish Carpentry

9. Section 07300 Asphalt Shingles

10. Section 08600 Skylights

11. Section 15410 Plumbing Fixtures 1.02 Quality Assurance

A. Employ a scheduler who is thoroughly trained and experienced in compiling construction schedule data, and in preparing and issuing periodic reports as required below.

B. Perform data preparation, analysis, charting, and updating in accordance with standards approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.03 Submittals

A. Comply with pertinent provisions of Section 01300.

B. Construction schedule: Within 5 days after the Contractor has received the Notice to Proceed, submit one reproducible copy and 2 prints of a construction schedule prepared in accordance with Part 3 paragraph 3.01.A. of this Section.

C. Periodic reports: On the first working day of the week, submit two prints of the construction schedule updated as described in Part 3 paragraph 3.02.A. of this Section.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 Construction Analysis

A. Graphically show the order and interdependence of all activities necessary to complete the Work, as planned by the Contractor and his project field superintendent in coordination with all subcontractors whose work is shown on the diagram.

B. The Schedule shall be coordinated with the Forest Service’s use of the site, the Contracting Officer's time for submittal reviews, the schedules for work of the various subcontractors and material availability.

C. Include, but do not necessarily limit indicated activities to:

1. Project mobilization;

2. Submittal and approval of Shop Drawings and Samples;

3. Procurement of equipment and critical materials;

4. Fabrication of special material and equipment, and its installation and testing.

5. Final cleanup;

6. Inspections and testing;

7. All activities by the Contracting Officer that affect progress, required dates for completion, or both, for all and each part of the Work.

D. Show complete sequence of construction by activity, identifying work of separate stages, and other logically grouped activities. Indicate dates for early and late start, early and late finish, float, and duration.

E. No activity duration, exclusive of those for submittal review and material fabrication/delivery shall be more than 20 working days.

F. Any contingency within the schedule (i.e., a difference in time between the project's early completion and required Contract completion date) and the float in the overall project schedule will belong to the project and not to the parties to the Contract. Contractor shall not sequester shared float through such strategies as extending duration estimates to consume available float time, extensive crew/resource sequencing, etc.

G. Provide a workable plan for monitoring the progress of all elements of the Work, establish the critical elements of work, and forecast potential problems in maintaining the specified completion dates.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 Construction Schedule

A. As soon as practicable after receipt of Notice to Proceed, complete the construction analysis in preliminary form, meet with the Contracting Officer, review contents of the proposed construction schedule, and make all revisions agreed upon.

B. Submit in accordance with Paragraph 1.03.B. above.

3.02 Periodic Reports

A. Update the construction progress schedule every 14 calendar days as follows:

1. Indicate "actual" progress in percent completion for each activity;

2. Provide written narrative summary of revisions causing delay in the program, and an explanation of corrective actions taken or proposed.

PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENTtc "PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT" 4.01 Method of Measurement

B. Units: The work described in this section will not be measured for payment.

4.02 Basis of Payment

B. Payment: No direct payment for the work described under this section will be made. The Contractor shall include consideration for this item in the bid price for other items of the Contract.

CERTIFICATES OF CONFORMANCE

SECTION 01365

1.01 Summary

A. Section Includes the requirements for Certificates of Conformance.

B. Requirements: Refer to specifications for Certificates of Conformance required. It will be the Contractor's responsibility to submit all Certificates of Conformance with such promptness as to cause no delay in the work. Approvals must be obtained before starting work which involves the submittal. Review time commences upon receipt by the Contracting Officer. Contractor shall allow 15 calendar days for review of Certificates by the Government.

C.

Related Sections:

1.

Section 01300 Submittals 2.

Section 01400 Test and Inspections 3.

Section 01630 Product Options and Substitutions 4.

Section 01740 Warranties 5.

Section 02300 Earthwork 6.

Section 02720 Aggregate Materials 7.

Section 02925 Type A Revegetation 8.

Section 03300 Concrete 9.

Section 06400 Architectural Woodwork 10.

Section 07300 Asphalt Shingles 11.

Section 07900 Joint Sealants 12.

Section 08100 Metal Doors and Frames 13.

Section 08600 Skylights 14.

Section 08700 Finish Hardware 15.

Section 08800 Glazing 16.

Section 09200 Gypsum Drywall 17.

Section 09600 Resinous Floorings 18.

Section 09900 Painting & Stains 19.

Section 09980 Fiberglass Reinforced Panels 20.

Section 10400 Signs 21.

Section 10800 Toilet Accessories 22.

Section 15410 Plumbing Fixtures

1.02 Quality Assurance Authorization: The Contracting Officer may permit use, prior to sampling and testing, of material when accompanied by Certificates of Conformance. Material used on the basis of a Certificate of Conformance may be sampled and tested. Installation of material on the basis of a Certificate of Conformance shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for incorporating material which conforms to the requirements of the drawings and specifications. Material not conforming to those requirements will be subject to rejection, whether in place or not.

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A. Format: The form of the Certificate of Conformance provided by the supplier shall be as follows:

1. The certificate shall state that the named product conforms to the Contract requirements.

2. The certificate shall either be accompanied with a certified copy of the test results, or certify that such test results are on file with the manufacturer and will be furnished to the Contracting Officer upon request.

3. The certificate shall provide the name and address of the manufacturer, the testing agency, and the date of tests.

4. The certificate shall set forth the means of identification which will permit field determination of the product delivered as being the product covered by the certification.

PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.01 Method of Measurement

A. Units: The work described in this section will not be measured for payment.

4.02 Basis of Payment

A. Payment: No direct payment for the work described under this section will be made. The Contractor shall include consideration for this item in the bid price for other items of the Contract.

TESTS AND INSPECTIONS

SECTION 01400

1.01 Scope

A. This work consists of performing tests and obtaining samples for Contractor quality control, providing inspection, and exercising management control to ensure that work conforms to the contract requirements. See FAR Clause 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction.

(http://www.arnet.gov/far/current/html/52_246.html)

B. Related Sections:

1.

Section 01300 Submittals 2.

Section 02300- Earthwork 3.

Section 02720- Aggregate Materials 4.

Section 02850 Domestic Water System 5.

Section 02900 Sanitary Sewerage System 6.

Section 03300 Concrete 7.

Section 06100 Rough Carpentry 8.

Section 06200 Finish Carpentry 9.

Section 06400 Architectural Woodwork 10.

Section 07300 Asphalt Shingles 11.

Section 08100 Metal Doors and Frames 12.

Section 08800 Glazing 13.

Section 09200 Gypsum Drywall 14.

Section 10800 Toilet Accessories 15.

Section 15410 Plumbing Fixtures 1.02 Owner’s Responsibilities

A. General: Any required tests and inspections shall be performed by an Independent

Testing Laboratory employed by the Contractor and approved by the Contracting

Officer.

1.03 Contractor’s Responsibilities

A. Inspection and Testing Notice: Contractor shall give at least 48 hours notice to the Contracting Officer & Testing Laboratory, as appropriate, for required tests and inspections.

B. Prepare and deliver test samples and specimens as required by the Testing Laboratory.

C. Responsible for any additional testing required to verify compliance with Specifications, if initial tests indicate that the material or work does not comply.

D. Hire and pay testing laboratory for all other testing and inspection as may be required by the Contract Documents. Contractor shall hire only reputable testing laboratories acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

1.04 Submittals

Submit tests and inspection results in compliance with the specifications in Section 01300 Submittals.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 Excavation and Backfilling

A. Work by Forest Service or Forest Service’s authorized representative:

1. Inspect excavated surfaces and site preparation prior to fill placement and foundation construction.

2. Observe placement of fills and backfills.

3. Inspect compacted fills and backfills.

B. See Section 02300 Earthwork of the Technical Specifications for Test and Inspection requirements for Excavation and Backfilling.

3.02 Cast-in-place Concrete

A. Work by Testing Laboratory:

1. Review submitted mix designs, test proposed materials for suitability, and prepare trial batches of mix designs if required. From each trial batch, make test cylinders for compression tests per ASTM C39 of each group of cylinders at 7 and 28 days after casting. (Average compressive strengths of cylinders must be equal to compressive strength specified.) Submit test results to Contracting Officer for review within two days after results are recorded, stating specifically whether or not materials and concrete meet specifications.

2. Compression Tests: Take six test specimens for standard cylinder tests at job site for each 50 cubic yards or less of each mix placed per day, per ASTM C31. Make standard compressions tests of two of each group of cylinders at 7 and 28 days after casting. Keep two cylinders as check cylinders for further tests if required.

3. Slump Tests: Make slump tests per ASTM C143 for each truckload.

4. Air Entrainment Test: Test quantity of entrained air of each truckload.

5. Additional Tests:

a. Make additional tests as required if initial tests of materials, mix design and compressive strength indicate that samples and mixes do not meet specification requirements, or if Contractor changes character of materials or sources of supply.

b. If compression test results of job-placed concrete do not satisfy specification -requirements, core samples at least 4" in diameter may be required of concrete considered by Contracting Officer to be of doubtful quality. Take cores per ASTM C42 from representative locations as directed by Contracting Officer. Test cores per requirements for cylinders.

B. Contractor's Responsibilities:

1. Contractor is responsible for modifications or other work required to bring steel connections into compliance with drawings and specifications.

2. Contractor is responsible for redesign and retesting of materials and mixes whenever character of materials or source of supply is changed by Contractor.

3. Contractor is responsible for taking and testing of cores required to nonconforming test results of field samples.

4. Notify Contracting Officer 24 hours prior to placing of concrete to inspect the finished forms to ensure that the work is complete before placing of concrete.

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4.01 Basis of Payment

A.

Payment: No direct payment for the work described under this section will be made. The Contractor shall include consideration for this item in the bid price for other items of the contract.

QUALITY CONTROL

SECTION 01410

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 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 the Contractor of responsibility for compliance with the Contract Document requirements.

1.

Specified tests, 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 (CO), or authorities having jurisdiction are not limited by provisions of this section.

C. Related Sections:

1.

Section 01040 Construction Staking 2.

Section 01085 Applicable Standards 3.

Section 01300 Submittals 4.

Section 01365 Certificates of Conformance 5.

Section 01400 Test and Inspections 6.

Section 01501 Erosion Control and Environmental Protection 7.

Section 01640 Product Handling 8.

Section 02300 Earthwork 9.

Section 02720 Aggregate Materials 10.

Section 02850 Domestic Water System 11.

Section 02900 Sanitary Sewerage System 12.

Section 03300 Concrete 13.

Section 04400 Stone Veneer 14.

Section 06100 Rough Carpentry 15.

Section 06200 Finish Carpentry 16.

Section 06400 Architectural Woodwork 17.

Section 07300 Asphalt Shingles 18.

Section 07900 Joint Sealants 19.

Section 08100 Metal Doors and Frames 20.

Section 08600 Skylights 21.

Section 08700 Finish Hardware 22.

Section 08800 Glazing 23.

Section 09200 Gypsum Drywall 24.

Section 09600 Resinous Floorings 25.

Section 09900 Painting & Stains 26.

Section 10400 Signs 27.

Section 10800 Toilet Accessories 28.

Section 15410 Plumbing Fixtures

1.02 Quality Control

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

1.

Where services are indicated as Contractor’s responsibility, engage a qualified testing agency to perform these quality control services.

a.

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

2.

Notify testing agencies and Forest Service at least 48 hours in advance of time when work that requires testing and inspecting will be performed.

3.

Where quality control services are indicated as Contractor’s responsibility, submit a certified written report, in duplicate, of each quality control service.

4.

Testing and inspecting requested by Contractor and not required by the Contract Documents are Contractor’s responsibility.

5.

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

B. Testing Laboratory and Equipment:

1.

Employ certified independent laboratories to perform sampling and testing. The testing laboratory organization shall be certified for the type of testing work to be done.

2.

All measuring devices, laboratory equipment, and instruments shall be calibrating at established intervals against certified standards in accordance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) requirements. Upon request, measuring and testing devices shall be made available for use by the Government for verification tests.

C. Quality Control Plan

1.

At the time of the preconstruction conference, submit for approval a written Quality Control Plan.

2.

If the plan requires any revisions or corrections, the Contractor shall resubmit the plan within 10 days.

3.

The Government reserves the right to require changes in the plan during the contract period as necessary to obtain the quality specified.

4.

No change in the approved plan may be made without written concurrence by the Contracting Officer.

5. The plan shall include:

a.

A list of personnel responsible for quality control and assigned duties. Include each person’s qualifications.

b.

A copy of a letter of direction to the Contractor’s Quality Control Supervisor outlining assigned duties.

c.

Names, qualifications, and descriptions of laboratories to perform sampling and testing, and samples of proposed report forms.

d.

Methods of performing, documenting, and enforcing quality control of all work.

e.

Methods of monitoring and controlling environmental pollution and erosion control as required by regulations and laws.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used) PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENTtc "PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT" 4.01 Method of Measurement

A.

Units: The work described in this section will not be measured for payment.

4.02 Basis of Payment

A.

Payment: No direct payment for the work described under this section will be made. The Contractor shall include consideration for this item in the bid price for other items of the Contract.

TEMPORARY FACILITIES

SECTION 01500

1.01 Temporary Utilities and Sanitary Facilities

A. The Contractor shall provide and pay for all necessary temporary heat, power, steam, light, water, and gas required during the course of construction of the project and shall furnish, install, and pay for all meters, equipment, wiring, and piping necessary to provide such utilities and shall remove same upon completion of the Work.

B. The Contractor shall furnish, wire for, install, and maintain temporary electric lights wherever it is necessary to provide illumination for the proper performance and/or inspection of the Work.

C. The Contractor shall provide and pay for all necessary temporary telephones. At least one telephone shall be in continuous service on the project site during the course of the Work. All such temporary telephones shall be removed upon completion of the Work.

D. The Contractor shall provide, pay for, install, and maintain for the duration of the Work, all necessary toilet and sanitary facilities for workers. All such facilities shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition and shall conform to all applicable codes and regulations governing such facilities.

E. The Forest Service will provide water from fire hydrants located near the projects sites.

1.02 Contractor’s Field Office and Shed

A. The Contractor will provide a temporary field or job office for the use of his superintendent complete with electric light, plan table, adequate storage facilities, and telephone with outside bell or horn. Mobile trailers complying with these requirements are acceptable. Contractor shall provide other neatly built sheds as required for the storage of tools and equipment.

B. The Contracting Officer will approve the location of the field or job office.

1.03 Removal of Temporary Facilities

A. Remove temporary facilities from the site as progress of Work permits, and not later than upon completion of the Work.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENTtc "PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT" 4.01 Method of Measurement

A.

Units: The work described in this section will not be measured for payment.

4.02 Basis of Payment

A.

Payment: No direct payment for the work described under this section will be made. The Contractor shall include consideration for this item in the bid price for other items of the Contract.

END OF SECTION

EROSION CONTROL AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

SECTION 01501

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 Description

A. The work included under this section consists of installing measures or performing work to control erosion and minimize the production of sediment and other pollutants to water and air during construction operations in accordance with these specifications.

B. Related Sections:

1. Fires Plan: refer to Construction Contract.

2. Section 01710 Cleaning

3. Section 02300 Earthwork

4. Section 02925 Type A Revegetation

5. Section 03300 Concrete

6. Section 09600 Resinous Floorings

7. Section 09900 Painting & Stains

C. General 1.

All erosion and sediment control measures, including but not limited to construction limit fence, filter fence, and tree protection fence, are to be placed prior to any soil disturbance* caused by grading and or excavation and shall conform to the requirements of the appropriate regulatory agency for the State.

2.

The Contractor shall be solely responsible for ensuring that erosion and sediment control measures are implemented and maintained at the site.

* Soil disturbing activities include but are not limited to: Clearing and grubbing, excavation for utilities and foundations, roadway and parking lot construction, construction or modification of site drainage, grading, and preparation for final seeding.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 Standards

A. All materials shall conform to the requirements of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency's (TRPA) "Handbook of Best Management Practices" (1988 edition), California Stormwater Quality Association BMP Handbook and as shown in the drawings. The contractor shall furnish all materials necessary, whether shown on plans or not, for the prosecution and completion of the work contained within this specification.

2.02 Materials

A. Straw bales will not be allowed for temporary erosion control for this project. Straw is not allowed as a mulch material for this project.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 General

Access to the toilet sites shall strictly adhere to Project Area boundaries and site access depicted in the drawings to protect the sensitive environment in which the work will occur.

3.02 Sediment Control

A. Staging of Earthwork Activities. Schedule excavation and moving of soil materials so that the smallest possible areas will be unprotected from erosion for the shortest time feasible. Keep stockpiles covered at all times and install filter fence or fiber roll at the toe of all stockpiles on the down slope.

B. Seeding. Seed to protect disturbed areas as specified on the Drawings and in Section 02925 Type A Revegetation. Use mulch to provide temporary erosion protection to soil surfaces.

C. Construction Limit Fencing. Install orange plastic fencing 48” tall with metal fence posts.

D. Filter Fence. Use filter fence to intercept and detain sediment from areas of limited runoff.

1.

Materials:

a.

Utilize standard strength synthetic filter fabric for sediment barriers. The filter fabric shall be purchased in a continuous roll cut to the length of the barrier to avoid the use of joints. When joints are necessary, filter cloth shall be spliced together only at a support post, with a minimum 6 inch overlap, and securely sealed.

b.

The standard strength filter fabric shall be stapled or wired to the fence and 6 inches of the fabric shall be extended into the ground. Filter fabric shall not be stapled to existing trees.

c.

Support posts shall be spaced at a maximum 6 feet and driven securely into the ground a minimum of 24 inches.

d.

The height of a silt fence shall not exceed 36 inches. Higher fences may impound volumes of water sufficient to cause failure of the structure.

2.

Maintenance.

a.

Silt fences and filter barriers shall be inspected immediately after each rainfall and at least daily during prolonged rainfall.

b.

Silt fences shall be inspected for depth of sediment, tears, and to see if the fabric is securely attached to the fence posts, and to see that the fence posts are firmly in the ground. Any deficiencies shall be repaired immediately.

c.

Should the fabric on a silt fence of filter barrier decompose or become ineffective prior to the end of the expected usable life and the barrier still be necessary, the fabric shall be replaced promptly.

d.

Sediment deposits should be removed after each storm event and/or when deposits reach approximately 1/3 the height of the barrier or when the sediments limit or prevent the flow of water through the fabric hydraulic.

e. Any sediment deposits remaining in place after the silt fence or filter barrier is no longer required shall be dressed to conform with the existing grade, prepared, and seeded.

E.

Temporary Access to Toilet Building #1. Construct according to detail and notes in drawings.

F. Erosion Control Checks. Use erosion control checks to minimize erosion potential of runoff on slopes disturbed during construction. Construct erosion control checks just prior to revegetation.

3.03 Chemical Pollution Prevention

A. Provide and maintain watertight tanks or barrels to dispose of chemical pollutants, including but not limited to, waste lubricating or transmission oil, grease, soap, and asphalt produced as a by-product of the Work. At the completion of the Work, empty and remove tanks or barrels without causing pollution and dispose of all materials at sites approved by Contracting Officer.

B. Provide and maintain a chemical toilet at the immediate job site. Do not locate the toilet adjacent to a natural water source or in a location to cause a public health hazard, contamination or nuisance. At the completion of the Work, empty the chemical toilets by pumping to licensed carrier for disposal and remove chemical toilet from the project site.

3.04 Fire Protection

A. Take proper fire safety measures, including controlling equipment and methods of construction, to prevent the start or the spreading of fires which result from the Work. In the event of a fire, the contractor shall cease all construction activities and devote his entire crew and efforts to fighting the fire. Work shall not resume until the fire has been extinguished and the problem which caused the fire corrected. The Contractor shall comply with all requirements of the Fire Plan as contained in the Construction Contract.

3.05 Dust Abatement In areas subject to surface and air movement of dust, where on-site or off-site damage is likely to occur, including all unimproved access or haul roads used by the Contractor during construction one or more of the following preventive measures shall be taken for dust control:

A.

Minimize the period of soil exposure through the use of temporary ground cover and other temporary stabilization practices.

B.

Sprinkle the site with clean water until surface is wet. Repeat as needed.

Streets shall be left clean at the end of each working day; cleaning operations shall not create water runoff or dust.

3.06 Noise Pollution Prevention

A. The Contractor shall conform to all local, state and federal Laws and Regulations regarding construction activities and operation of power tools and motorized equipment. Contractor shall take all necessary measures to minimize noise generated from its construction activities.

B. Construction activities shall be restricted to normal working hours, which are from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, unless otherwise approved by Forest Service. Construction activities that exceed the Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL) determined by the TRPA are restricted to the hours between 8:00 AM and 6:30 PM. Construction activities are prohibited on weekends and holidays.

3.07 Maintenance, Removal, and Restoration

A. All temporary erosion control measures shall be installed according to the TRPA standards and approved by the Contracting Officer prior to the TRPA pre-grading inspection. All pollution control measures and works including, but not limited to, temporary erosion control shall be properly maintained in a functional condition during the entire construction period and relocated as necessary at no change in Contract Price.

B. Upon completion of the project, all temporary pollution control measures shall be removed and the site restored in accordance with the Contract Specifications.

PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.01 Method of Measurement

B. Units: The work performed under Pay Item 157(01), as shown below, will not be measured separately for payment, but rather as a Lump Sum. A percentage of the total amount may be paid based on the partial work completed, as determined by the Contracting Officer.

C. Units: The work performed under Pay Item 157(02), as shown below, shall be measured by each unit.

4.02 Basis of Payment

A.

Payment for this item is described in Section 01501 of the Technical Specifications and shall be as listed in the Schedule of Items under:

Pay Item Pay Unit

157(01) Construction Limit Fencing Lump Sum

END OF SECTION

Product options and substitutions

SECTION 01630

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 Requirements Included Furnish and install Products specified or products approved, under options and conditions for substitutions stated in this section.

1.02 Products List A.

Within 15 days after award of Contract, submit to contracting Officer four copies of complete list of major products which are proposed for substitution.

B.

Tabulate Products by specification section number and title.

C.

For products proposed for substitution specified only by reference standards, list for each such Product:

1.

Name and address of manufacturer

2.

Trade name

Model or catalog designation

4.

Manufacturer’s data a.

Reference standards b.

Performance test data

1.03 Specified Materials And Contractor’s Options A.

General: Wherever the name or brand of a manufacturer’s article is specified, it is used as a measure of aesthetic character, quality and utility of a standard, and is not intended to limit materials to the listed brand or manufacturer except where no substitute is specified.

B.

For products specified only by reference standard, select product meeting that standard, by any manufacturer.

C.

For products…