Project_Specifications.pdf

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

EBBETTS PASS

SNO PARK

Alpine County, CA

February 2013

02/7/2013

EBBETTS PASS RANGER STATION

Sno Park

Alpine County, California

Table of Contents

Number of Pages

Title Page

Special Requirements:

Section 000802 – Supplemental Conditions Section 000803 – Mined Products and Materials Section 000810 – Constraints and Mitigation Section 010000 – Traffic Control and Detours Section 011400 – Work Restrictions Section 012600 – Contract Modification Procedures Section 012900 – Payment Procedures Section 013300 – Submittal Procedures Section 014000 – Quality Requirements Section 014200 – References Section 015000 – Temporary Facilities And Controls Section 016000 – Product Requirements Section 017301 – Execution Section 017419 – Construction Waste Management and Disposal Section 017700 – Closeout Procedures

Specifications:

Section 015639 – Temporary Tree and Plant Protection Section 311000 – Site Clearing Section 311232 – Storm Water Soil Loss Prevention Plan (SWSLPP) Section 312000 – Earth Moving Section 321216 – Asphalt Paving Section 321313 – Concrete Paving Section 321723 – Pavement Markings Section 334101 – Rock Lined Ditch

Plans:

EBBETTS PASS RANGER STATION, SNO PARK

Drawing No. 016034.001 to 016034.007 .......................................................... 07 Sheets

SECTION 000802

SUPPLEMENTAL CONDITIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. The following requirements either amend or supplement the following sections

1. Section 012600 – Contract Modification Procedures

2. Section 012900 – Payment Procedures

3. Section 013300 – Submittal Procedures

4. Section 014200 – References

5. Section 017700 – Closeout Procedures

B. ADD the following paragraph to Section 00700 – General Conditions (DPR 483)

1.04 Insurance, A. Insurance Requirements, (2) Builder’s Risk/Installation Floater:

Builders Risk Insurance shall be on an “all-risk” or equivalent policy form and shall include, without limitation, insurance against the perils of fire (with extended coverage) and physical loss or damage including, without duplication of coverage, theft, vandalism, malicious mischief, collapse, earthquake, flood, windstorm, false work, testing and startup, temporary buildings, and debris removal including demolition occasioned by enforcement of any applicable legal requirements, and shall cover reasonable compensation for Architect’s and Contractor’s services and expenses required as a result of such insured loss.

C. All testing referred to in the Contract Documents shall be made by an independent testing lab arranged and paid for by the Contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (not used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (not used)

END OF SECTION 000802

SECTION 000803

MINED PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. The following requirements supplement the General Conditions.

B. Related Sections:

1. Section 033000: Cast-In-Place Concrete

2. Section 312000: Earth Moving

3. Section 321216: Asphalt Paving

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MINED PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS

A. In accordance with provisions of Section 10295.5 of the Public Contract Code, no sand, gravel, aggregates, or other minerals produced from a surface mining operation subject to the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 (Public Resources Code Section 2710, et. seq.), shall be purchased or utilized in the Work of this Contract, unless the operation is identified in the list published quarterly in the California Regulatory Notice Register pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 2717 of the Public Resources Code. The list is also available through the Government of California, Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation website at www.consrv.ca.gov/omr (AB 3098 List).

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CERIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE

A. Submit Signed Certificate Indicating:

1. No sand, gravel, aggregates, or other minerals produced from a surface mining operation subject to the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 have been purchased or utilized in the Work of this Contract which have come from sites not currently identified in the list published quarterly in the California Regulatory Notice Register pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 2717 of the Public Resources Code.

http://www.consrv.ca.gov/omr

Section 000803 – Page 2 Mined Products and Materials

2. Indicate the California Mine Identification Number of each site from which products or materials have been purchased.

END OF SECTION 000803

SECTION 000810

CONSTRAINTS AND MITIGATIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. The following requirements supplement the General Conditions, Section 00700.

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 311235 – Storm Water Soil Loss Prevention Plan

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (not used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CONSTRAINTS AND MITIGATIONS

A. Calaveras ranger District has completed an environmental review process governed by the various rules, regulations, and codes of the State of California.

In compliance with the environmental review document, the Contractor’s operations are subject to the following constraints and environmental protection measures. In addition to these, the Contractor is also responsible for compliance with any and all constraints or environmental protection measures that may be noted in other sections of the Technical Specifications.

B. The contractor’s operations are subject to the following constraints and mitigations:

1. All areas outside of the project limits shall be designated as environmentally sensitive areas (ESAs) and shall be protected;

a. The Department or its contractors shall ensure that the removal or disturbance of sensitive biological resources (vegetation) adjacent to the construction site is avoided by installing orange construction barrier fencing around the construction sites;

b. No construction activities or storage of machinery or material is allowed in this area;

2. Inspect all equipment for leaks prior to the start of construction and regularly thereafter until equipment is removed from project.

Section 000810 – Page 2 Constraints and Mitigations

3. Notify Contracting Officer immediately in the event of any spill or release of chemical on or immediately adjacent to Park property.

4. A toxic material control and spill-response plan shall be written by the Contractor and submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval prior to the onset of construction. The plan shall outline techniques that will be used to promptly and effectively respond to any accidental spill. All construction workers shall receive instruction regarding spill prevention and methods of containment.

5. The changing of oil, refueling, and other actions that could result in the release of a hazardous substance shall be restricted to designated areas that are a minimum of 65 feet from any sensitive habitat or drainages.

The Contractor shall surround these sites with berms, sandbags, or other barriers to further prevent the accidental spill of fuel, oil, or chemicals.

Any discharges shall be immediately contained, cleaned up, and properly disposed of, in accordance with the toxic material control and spill-response plan.

6. Clean and repair equipment at a location determined by the Contracting Officer.

7. Dispose of all contaminated water, sludge, spill residue or other hazardous materials outside of Park boundary as lawfully permitted or authorized.

8. The project will be constructed in compliance with all State water quality standards. In addition, all construction activities are subject to the requirements of the Clean Water Act and the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).

9. Water storage piles of material and graded areas twice daily or cover to prevent fugitive dust emissions.

10. Limit on-site vehicle speed to 15 mph.

11. No discharge of any kind (water, soil, etc.) shall be allowed into either the local storm water or sewer system and all pumped material shall be properly collected and disposed of off-site at a Government approved facility.

12. No vehicles are authorized off of the existing asphalt areas, except within immediate construction areas.

13. If temporary storage of any contaminated soil is necessary, stockpiled soil shall be placed on, and covered with, a polyethylene tarp (6-mil minimum thickness) and may not remain at the location any longer than 10 days Contaminated soils shall be segregated from uncontaminated soils and stockpiled separately.

14. Although project work is unlikely to impact cultural resources, in the event that resources are discovered during project activities, all work may be suspended until qualified archeologist can investigate the area.

3.2 SITE CONDITIONS

A. Coordination with Contracting Officer

Section 000810 – Page 3 Constraints and Mitigations

1. Contact Contracting Officer at least five (5) days in advance of any planned ground disturbance. Contracting Officer will in turn notify the Resource Specialist when such work is planned.

2. Contractor shall coordinate directly with Contracting Officer regarding archaeological/cultural/natural specialist monitoring. Any ensuing directives from the Resource Specialist in relation to need for interruption of specific contractor work will be made through the Contracting Officer.

B. Limit of Work

1. Contractor shall layout all planned ground disturbance work for review and approval prior to such work commencing.

2. In the unlikely event cultural resources are discovered during the course of work, the Contractor shall avoid all ground disturbance and any other destructive activities that may disturb historic fabric, artifacts, archaeological, cultural or natural resources until Contracting Officer gives approval to proceed.

C. Role of Archaeologist/Cultural/Natural Specialist

1. During construction, archaeologist/cultural/natural specialist will monitor all ground disturbance activities.

2. Resource specialist will determine whether appropriate treatments such as handwork, will be necessary for certain ground disturbance activities.

Directives in relation to need for alteration of technique or interruption of specific contractor work will be given by Contracting Officer.

D. Down Time

1. If unforeseen cultural/natural resources are uncovered during execution of the work, the Contracting Officer will put work on hold at that specific location, and Contractor(s) will be redirected to other tasks. The archaeologist/cultural/natural specialist will record and evaluate the find and implement avoidance, preservation, or recovery measures as appropriate compliance with environmental law and department resource directives prior to Contracting Officer directing resumption of work at that specific location.

2. Contractor shall include in the project schedule, consideration of up to 5 calendar days down time for unforeseen conditions uncovered during execution of work that may require further resource analysis. Down time days must be approved by the Contracting Officer.

END OF SECTION 000810

SECTION 010000

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND DETOURS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

A. See Section 011400 - Work Restrictions

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This section provides the requirements that shall be included in the Traffic Control Plan.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. The Contractor shall submit a Traffic Control Plan (TCP) in accordance with Section 12-1 of the Caltrans Standard Specifications and the latest version of the Caltrans Traffic Manual within 20 days after the Notice to Proceed. Construction shall not begin until the TCP is approved by the Contracting Officer.

B. Contractor shall prepare and provide to the Contracting Officer for approval, a detour plan and provide signage (stationary or changeable message), for approval.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 Not Used

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 Field Quality Control

A. Throughout the project, the Contractor shall be responsible for the safety of traffic (motor vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian) within the project limits and on the approaches to the work sites.

END OF SECTION 010000

SECTION 011400

WORK RESTRICTIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Use of Project Site: Limit operations to work in areas indicated. Do not disturb portions of project site beyond areas indicated.

1. Limits: Confine construction operations to the areas indicated.

2. All staging of materials shall occur on existing gravel or asphalt areas only;

3. Occupancy: Allow for occupancy of site.

4. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways and entrances serving the project site clear and available to occupants and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

a. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances.

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

5. Existing Buildings and Facilities: Repair all damage caused by construction operations at Contractor’s expense.

1.2 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. All work on weekdays to take place between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

2. Contractor shall schedule tie-ins of utilities so disruption is kept at a minimum.

3. The Park is closed to the Public on Wednesdays. Contractor shall schedule critical tasks (such as electrical or water tie-ins) on those days.

1.3 OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS

1. Full Occupancy: The site will be occupied during entire construction period. Cooperate with Government during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate site usage. Perform the Work so as to minimize interference with site’s operations.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

Section 011400 – Page 2 Work Restrictions

END OF SECTION 011400

SECTION 012600

CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section specifies administrative and procedural requirements for handling and processing Contract modifications. The terms “Change Order”, “Contract Modification”, and “Amendment” are synonymous.

1.2 MINOR CHANGES IN THE WORK

A. Contracting Officer will issue Bulletins, defined as supplemental instructions authorizing Minor Changes in the Work, not involving adjustment to the Contract Sum or the Contract Time.

1.3 PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER (PCO)

A. Government-Initiated Requests: Contracting Officer will issue a detailed description of proposed changes in the Work that may require adjustment to the Contract Sum or the Contract Time. If necessary, the description will include supplemental or revised Drawings and Specifications.

1. PCOs issued by Contracting Officer are for information only. Do not consider them instructions either to stop work in progress or to execute the proposed change.

2. Within 15 days after receipt of a PCO, submit a change proposal indicating all cost adjustments to the Contract Sum and the Contract Time necessary to execute the change.

a. Include a list of quantities of products required or eliminated and unit costs, with total amount of purchases and credits to be made. If requested, furnish survey data to substantiate quantities.

b. Indicate applicable taxes, delivery charges, equipment rental, and amounts of trade discounts.

c. Include an updated Contractor's Construction Schedule that indicates the effect of the change, including, but not limited to, changes in activity durations, start and finish times, and activity relationships. Use available total float before requesting an extension of the Contract Time.

Section 012600 – Page 2 Contract Modification Procedures

B. Contractor - Change Order Request (COR) - : Contractor may propose changes by submitting a Change Order Request (COR).

1. Include a statement outlining reasons for the change and the effect of the change on the Work. Provide a complete description of the proposed change. Indicate the effect of the proposed change on the Contract Sum and the Contract Time.

2. Include a list of quantities of products required or eliminated and unit costs, with total amount of purchases and credits to be made. If requested, furnish survey data to substantiate quantities.

3. Indicate applicable taxes, delivery charges, equipment rental, and amounts of trade discounts.

4. Include an updated Contractor's Construction Schedule that indicates the effect of the change, including, but not limited to, changes in activity duration, start and finish times, and activity relationship. Use available total float before requesting an extension of the Contract Time.

1.4 ALLOWANCES

A. Allowance Adjustment: To adjust allowance amounts, base each Change Order proposal on the difference between purchase amount and the allowance, multiplied by final measurement of work-in-place. If applicable, include reasonable allowances for cutting losses, tolerances, mixing wastes, normal product imperfections, and similar margins.

1. Include installation costs in purchase amount only where indicated as part of the allowance.

2. If requested, prepare explanation and documentation to substantiate distribution of overhead costs and other margins claimed.

3. Submit substantiation of a change in scope of work, if any, claimed in Change Order proposals related to unit-cost allowances.

4. Government reserves the right to establish the quantity of work-in-place by independent quantity survey, measure, or count.

B. Submit requests for increased costs because of a change in scope or nature of the allowance described in the Contract Documents, whether for the Purchase Order amount or Contractor's handling, labor, installation, overhead, and profit.

Submit request within 10 days of receipt of the Contract Field Order (CFO) authorizing work to proceed on the allowance. The Government has the option to reject requests submitted later than 10 days after such authorization.

1. Do not include Contractor's or subcontractor's indirect expense in the Change Order proposal cost amount unless it is clearly shown that the nature or extent of work has changed from what could have been foreseen from information in the Contract Documents.

Section 012600 – Page 3 Contract Modification Procedures

2. No change to Contractor's indirect expense is permitted for selection of higher- or lower-priced materials or systems of the same scope and nature as originally indicated.

1.5 CONTRACT FIELD ORDER (CFO)

A. Contract Field Order: The Government may issue a Contract Field Order (CFO).

A CFO instructs Contractor to proceed with a change in the Work, for subsequent inclusion in a Contract Amendment.

1. A CFO contains a complete description of change in the Work. It also designates method to be followed to determine change in the Contract Sum or the Contract Time.

1.6 CHANGE ORDER (CONTRACT AMENDMENT)

A. Submit a letter of authority indicating the Contractor’s authorized representative for negotiation of cost and time adjustments, and the limits of their authority.

On Government's approval of a Contractor’s Change Proposal, Government will issue a Contract Amendment for signatures of Contracting Officer and Contractor.

PART 2 - PART2 – PRODUCTS (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 012600

SECTION 012900

PAYMENT PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section specifies administrative and procedural requirements necessary to prepare and process Applications for Payment.

1.2 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. General: Submit Schedule of Values in accordance with GENERAL

CONDITIONS.

B. Coordination: Coordinate preparation of the Schedule of Values with preparation of Contractor's Construction Schedule.

1. Correlate line items in the Schedule of Values with the project CPM Schedule.

2. Subschedules: Where the Work is separated into phases requiring separately phased payments, provide sub-schedules showing values correlated with each phase of payment.

C. Format and Content: Use the bid items as a guide to establish line items for the Schedule of Values. Provide at least one line item for each Specification Section.

1. Provide a breakdown of the Contract Sum in enough detail to facilitate continued evaluation of Applications for Payment and progress reports.

Coordinate with the Project Manual table of contents. Provide several line items for principal subcontract amounts, where appropriate.

2. Round amounts to nearest whole dollar; total shall equal the Contract Sum.

3. Provide a separate line item in the Schedule of Values for each part of the Work where Applications for Payment may include materials or equipment purchased or fabricated and stored, but not yet installed.

4. Provide separate line items in the Schedule of Values for initial cost of materials, for each subsequent stage of completion, and for total installed value of that part of the Work.

5. Allowances: Provide a separate line item in the Schedule of Values for each allowance. Show line-item value of unit-cost allowances, as a product of the unit cost, multiplied by measured quantity. Use information indicated in the Contract Documents to determine quantities.

Section 012900 – Page 2 Payment Procedures

6. Each item in the Schedule of Values and Applications for Payment shall be complete.

a. Temporary facilities and other major cost items that are not direct cost of actual work-in-place may be shown either as separate line items in the Schedule of Values or distributed as general overhead expense, at Contractor's option.

7. Provide separate line items for profit, fees, taxes, overhead, and General Conditions.

8. Schedule Updating: Update and resubmit the Schedule of Values before the next Applications for Payment when Change Orders or Contract Field Orders result in a change in the Contract Sum.

1.3 APPLICATIONS FOR PAYMENT

A. Each Application for Payment shall be sequentially numbered and consistent with previous applications and payments as certified by the Contracting Officer and paid for by the Government.

1. Initial Application for Payment, Application for Payment at time of Substantial Completion, and final Application for Payment involve additional requirements.

B. Transmittal: Submit three (3) signed original copies of each Application for Payment to the Government.

1. Transmit each copy with a transmittal form listing attachments and recording appropriate information about application.

C. Administrative Items: Administrative actions, submittals , and update submittals that must precede or coincide with submittal of first Application for Payment include the following:

1. List of subcontractors.

2. Schedule of Values.

3. Contractor's Construction Schedule (preliminary if not final).

4. Submittals Schedule (preliminary if not final).

5. List of Contractor's staff assignments.

6. Copies of required permits.

7. Copies of authorizations and licenses from authorities having jurisdiction for performance of the Work.

D. Application for Payment at Substantial Completion: After issuing the Certificate of Substantial Completion, submit an Application for Payment showing 100 percent completion for portion of the Work claimed as substantially complete.

Section 012900 – Page 3 Payment Procedures

1. Include documentation supporting claim that the Work is substantially complete and a statement showing an accounting of changes to the Contract Sum.

2. This application shall reflect Certificates of Partial Substantial Completion issued previously for occupancy of designated portions of the Work.

E. Final Payment Application: Submit final Application for Payment with releases and supporting documentation not previously submitted and accepted, including, but not limited, to the following:

1. Evidence of completion of Project closeout requirements.

2. Insurance certificates for products and completed operations where required and proof that taxes, fees, and similar obligations were paid.

3. Updated final statement, accounting for final changes to the Contract

Sum.

4. Project Record Documents (As-Built).

5. Operation and Maintenance (O & M) Manuals.

6. Warranties.

7. Final meter readings for utilities, a measured record of stored fuel, and similar data as of date of Substantial Completion or when the Government took possession of and assumed responsibility for corresponding elements of the Work.

END OF SECTION 012900

SECTION 013300

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

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

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Action Submittals: Written and graphic information that requires the Designer's responsive action.

B. Informational Submittals: Written information that does not require the Designer's approval. Submittals may be rejected for not complying with requirements.

1.3 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. 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. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to withhold action on a submittal requiring coordination with other submittals until related submittals are received.

B. Submittals Schedule: Six copies of each submittal must be transmitted to the Contracting Officer within 15 days of Notice To Proceed.

C. Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for resubmittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence on the Designer's receipt of submittal.

1. Initial Review: Allow 20 working days for initial review of each submittal.

Allow additional time if processing must be delayed to permit coordination

Section 013300 – Page 2 Submittal Procedures with subsequent submittals. The Government will advise Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

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

3. Allow 15 working days for processing each resubmittal.

4. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing.

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 on label or beside title block to record Contractor's review and approval markings and action taken by the Government.

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. Unique sequential identifier, including revision number.

h. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

i. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

j. Other necessary identification.

E. Deviations: Highlight, encircle, or otherwise identify in a manner acceptable to the Government any deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

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

1. Additional copies submitted for maintenance manuals will not be marked with action taken and will be returned.

G. Transmittal: Package each submittal individually and appropriately for transmittal and handling. Transmit each submittal using a transmittal form.

Number each submittal sequentially and date each submittal. The Contracting Officer will return submittals, without review, from sources other than Contractor.

1. Include Contractor's certification stating that information submitted complies with requirements of the Contract Documents.

2. Transmittal Form: Use form approved by the Contracting Officer.

Section 013300 – Page 3

H. Use for Construction: Use only final submittals with mark indicating action taken by the Government in connection with construction.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 ACTION SUBMITTALS

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

1. Number of Copies: Submit six copies of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated. The Contracting Officer will return two copies. Mark up and retain one returned copy as a Project Record Document.

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. Manufacturer's catalog cuts.

e. Wiring diagrams showing factory-installed wiring.

f. Printed performance curves.

g. Operational range diagrams.

h. Compliance with recognized trade association standards.

i. Compliance with recognized testing agency standards.

C. Shop Drawings: Submit Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale.

Do not base Shop Drawings on reproductions of the Contract Documents or standard printed data.

1. Preparation: 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.

Section 013300 – Page 4

f. Shopwork manufacturing instructions.

g. Templates and patterns.

h. Schedules.

i. Notation of coordination requirements.

j. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

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

3. Sheet Size: Except for templates, patterns, and similar full-size drawings, submit Shop Drawings on sheets at least 8-1/2 by 11 inches but no larger than 30 by 40 inches.

D. Samples: Submit physical units of materials or products, including the following:

1. Samples for Initial Selection: Submit manufacturer's color charts consisting of units or sections of units showing the full range of colors, textures, and patterns available.

a. Submit three full set[s] of available choices where color, pattern, texture, or similar characteristics are required to be selected from manufacturer's product line. The Contracting Officer will return submittal with options selected.

2. Samples for Verification: Submit full-size units or Samples of size indicated, prepared from the same material to be used for the Work, cured and finished in manner specified, and physically identical with the product proposed for use, and that show full range of color and texture variations expected. Samples include, but are not limited to, 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. Submit three (3) sets of Samples. The Government will retain two Sample sets; remainder will be returned.

3. Preparation: Mount, display, or package Samples in manner specified to facilitate review of qualities indicated. Submit Samples to match the Government's sample where so indicated. Attach label on unexposed side.

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

5. Disposition: Maintain sets of approved Samples at Project site, available for quality-control comparisons throughout the course of construction

Section 013300 – Page 5 activity. Sample sets may be used to determine final acceptance of construction associated with each set.

E. Product Schedule or List: Submit a written summary indicating types of products required for the Work and their intended location.

F. Application for Payment: Comply with requirements in Division 1 Section 01290 "Payment Procedures."

G. Schedule of Values: Comply with requirements in Section 00700 General Conditions.

2.2 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

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

1. Number of Copies: Submit six (6) copies of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated. The Contracting Officer will return two (2) copies.

2. Certificates and Certifications: Provide a 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.

B. Product Certificates: Submit written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that product complies with requirements.

C. Welding Certificates: Submit written certification that welding procedures and personnel comply with requirements. Submit record of Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) on AWS forms.

Include names of firms and personnel certified.

D. Installer Certificates: Submit written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that Installer complies with requirements and, where required, is authorized for this specific Project.

E. Manufacturer Certificates: Submit written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that manufacturer complies with requirements. Include evidence of manufacturing experience where required.

F. Material Certificates: Submit written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that material complies with requirements.

G. Material Test Reports: Submit reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting test results of material for compliance with requirements.

Section 013300 – Page 6

H. Compatibility Test Reports: Submit reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting results of compatibility tests performed before installation of product. Include written recommendations for primers and substrate preparation needed for adhesion.

I. Field Test Reports: Submit reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting results of field tests performed either during installation of product or after product is installed in its final location, for compliance with requirements.

J. Product Test Reports: Submit written reports indicating current product produced by manufacturer complies with requirements. 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.

K. Research/Evaluation Reports: Submit written evidence, from a model code organization acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, that product complies with building code in effect for Project.

L. Maintenance Data: Submit written and graphic instructions and procedures for operation and normal maintenance of products and equipment.

M. Design Data: Submit 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.

N. Manufacturer's Instructions: Submit 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.

O. Manufacturer's Field Reports: Submit written information documenting factory-authorized service representative's tests and inspections.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CONTRACTOR'S REVIEW

A. Review each submittal and check for compliance with the Contract Documents.

Note corrections and field dimensions. Mark with approval stamp before submitting to the Government.

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B. Approval Stamp: Stamp each submittal with a uniform, approval stamp.

Include Project name and location, submittal number, Specification Section title and number, name of reviewer, date of Contractor's approval, and statement certifying that submittal has been reviewed, checked, and approved for compliance with the Contract Documents.

3.2 DESIGNER’S ACTION

A. General: The Designer will not review submittals that do not bear Contractor's approval stamp and will return them without action.

B. Action Submittals: The Designer will review each submittal, make marks to indicate corrections or modifications required, and return it. The Designer will stamp each submittal with an action stamp and will mark stamp appropriately to indicate action taken:

C. Informational Submittals: The Designer will review each submittal and will return it, or will reject and return it if it does not comply with requirements. The Contracting Officer will forward each submittal to appropriate party.

END OF SECTION 013300

SECTION 014000

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

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

B. Contractor shall arrange and pay for a qualified independent testing agency to perform all required testing for the Project. Test reports shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer within forty-eight (48) hours.

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

1. Specified tests, inspections, and related actions do not limit Contractor's quality-control efforts as necessary to provide compliance with the Contract Document requirements.

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

1.2 DEFINITIONS

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

B. Quality-Control Services: Tests, inspections, procedures, and related actions before, during and after execution of the Work to evaluate that completed construction comply with requirements. Quality Control Services do not include contract enforcement activities performed by the Government or Designer of Record.

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

1.3 DELEGATED DESIGN

A. Performance and Design Criteria: Where professional design services or certifications by a design professional are specifically required of Contractor by

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

1.4 SUBMITTALS

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

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

C. Contractor’s Daily Quality Control Reports: The Contractor shall designate an individual responsible for maintaining control over the quality of the work. For each day on which work is scheduled to be performed, the Contractor’s Quality Control Representative shall Prepare and submit certified written reports that include the following:

1. Date of report preparation and date work was performed.

2. Project title and number.

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

4. Dates and locations of samples, tests or inspections.

5. Names of individuals making tests and inspections.

6. Description of the Work performed that day, and reasons for non-work.

7. Item of work tested or inspected. Test and inspection methods.

8. Identification of products delivered/installed and corresponding

Specification Sections.

9. Complete test or inspection data.

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

11. Weather conditions. Ambient conditions at time of sample taking , testing and inspecting.

12. Comments or professional opinion on whether tested or inspected Work complies with the Contract Document requirements.

13. Name and signature of Quality Control Representative, and laboratory inspector.

14. Recommendations on retesting and reinspecting.

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

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

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

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

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

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

E. Professional Engineer Qualifications: A professional engineer who is legally qualified to practice in jurisdiction where Project is located and who is experienced in providing engineering services of the kind indicated.

Engineering services are defined as those performed for installations of the system, assembly, or products that are similar to those indicated for this Project in material, design, and extent.

F. Testing Agency Qualifications: An agency with the experience and capability to conduct testing and inspecting indicated, as documented by ASTM E 548, and that specializes in types of tests and inspections to be performed.

1.6 QUALITY CONTROL

A. Government Responsibilities: Where testing services are indicated as The Government's responsibility, the Government will engage a qualified testing agency to perform these services.

1. The Government will furnish Contractor with names, addresses, and telephone numbers of testing agencies engaged and a description of the types of testing and inspecting they are engaged to perform.

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2. Costs for retesting and reinspecting construction that replaces or is necessitated by work that failed to comply with the Contract Documents will be charged to Contractor.

3. The presence or absence of the Government’s inspector or testing agency does not relieve the Contractor of sole responsibility for compliance with the Contract Documents.

B. Contractor Responsibilities: The Contractor is solely responsible for controlling the work to comply with the Contract Documents. Unless otherwise indicated, provide quality-control services specified and required by authorities having jurisdiction.

1. Where testing or inspection services are not indicated as the Government’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 Government.

2. Notify the Contracting Officer, Government’s testing agencies, Inspector of Record, and Contractor’s testing agencies at least 48 hours in advance of time when Work that requires testing or inspecting will be performed.

3. Where testing or inspection services are indicated as Contractor's responsibility, submit a certified written report, in duplicate, of each testing or inspection service.

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

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

C. Special Tests and Inspections: The Contractor will engage a testing agency to conduct special tests and inspections required by authorities having jurisdiction.

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

2. Testing agency will submit a certified written report of each test, inspection, and similar quality-control service to the Contracting Officer with copy to Contractor and to authorities having jurisdiction.

3. Testing agency will submit a final report of special tests and inspections at Substantial Completion, which includes a list of unresolved deficiencies.

4. Testing agency will interpret tests and inspections and Government in each report whether tested and inspected work complies with or deviates from the Contract Documents.

5. Testing agency will retest and reinspect corrected work.

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

E. Retesting/Reinspecting: Regardless of whether original tests or inspections were Contractor's responsibility, provide quality-control services, including retesting and reinspecting, for construction that revised or replaced Work that failed to comply with requirements established by the Contract Documents.

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

1. Notify the Government and Contractor promptly of irregularities or deficiencies observed in the Work during performance of its services.

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

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

4. Do not release, revoke, alter, or increase requirements of the Contract Documents or approve or accept any portion of the Work.

5. Do not perform any duties of Contractor.

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

1. Access to the Work.

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

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

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

5. Delivery of samples to testing agencies.

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

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

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

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

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 REPAIR AND PROTECTION

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

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

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

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

END OF SECTION 014000

SECTION 014200

REFERENCES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DEFINITIONS

A. General: Basic Contract definitions are included in the Conditions of the Contract.

B. "Approved": Approved by the Government.

C. "Directed": A command or instruction by the Contracting Officer. Other terms including "requested," "authorized," "selected," "approved," "required," and "permitted" have the same meaning as "directed."

D. "Indicated": Requirements expressed by graphic representations or in written form on Drawings, in Specifications, and in other Contract Documents.