ARFQ DEP26-32 OSR Z&F Development Co (1). System Upgrade - SPECS (2).pdf

Z&F SYSTEM UPGRADE

PERMIT # S-21-84

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

JUNE 2025

CERTIFICATION

PERMIT S-21-84

I, DANIEL Q. AUCREMANNE, the undersigned, hereby certify1 that the project was designed to adequately treat acid mine drainage to meet and comply with National

Pollution Discharge Elimination Systems Permitting.

SEAL

1The term “certify” as used herein is defined as follows: An engineer’s certification of conditions is a declaration of professional judgment. The term “certify” does not constitute a warranty or guarantee, either expressed or implied.

Digitally signed by: Daniel Q. Aucremanne

DN: CN = Daniel Q. Aucremanne email = daniel.q.aucremanne@wv.gov C = US O = WV

Department of Environmental Protection OU =

WVDEP OSR

Date: 2025.08.20 09:35:45 -04'00'

Daniel Q.

Aucremanne

PERMIT # S-21-84

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

JUNE 2025

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SPECIAL PROVISIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION NO. SECTION TITLE

0-0 PROJECT INFORMATION

0-1 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

0-2 COORDINATION AND MEETINGS

0-3 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND UTILITIES

0-4 PROTECTION OF PROPERTY

0-5 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL

0-6 GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

0-7 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING

0-8 OPERATIONAL DEMONSTRATION

0-9 CONTRACT CLOSEOUT

0-10 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

0-11 SUBMITTALS

0-12 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

0-13 ENGINEER APPROVED EQUAL

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0-0 PROJECT INFORMATION

1.0 LOCATION / SITE DESCRIPTION

The Z & F Development Co., Permit S-21-84 is located west of Smithtown (Monongalia County) West Virginia.

The project will involve but is not limited to the demolition of the silo, construction of a grouted ditch, installation of pH control system, cleaning of existing sludge cell, install a caustic pump system and add a sludge force main line to the existing line and build new farm fence.

DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE:

From I-79 (Goshen Road, Exit 139), travel west 0.2 miles to West Virginia State Route (SR) 73 (Smithtown Road). Turn left on to SR 73 and proceed 3.4 miles to Monongalia County County Route (CR) 36 (Opekiska Road). Turn right on to CR 36 and an immediate right on to CR 36/2 (Opekiska Ridge Road) and proceed 1.1 miles. Turn left onto CR 38/2 to stay on Opekiska Ridge Road and proceed 1.7 miles. At the intersection with CR 36/3 (Opekiska Ridge Road), make a right and proceed 0.2 miles to the site. The parking area next to the lime silo is at 39.553698°N, -80.032775°W.

2.0 CONTRACT PERIOD

The “Contract Period” for the project is 365 calendar days commencing on the date as defined in the Notice to Proceed letter. This period is defined as the amount of contract time allowed by the WVDEP for Final Acceptance of the project.

The “Contract Period” shall comply with Supplemental Specifications Section 10 Determination and Extension of Contract Time.

3.0 REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS / DEFINITIONS

All references to "AASHTO" shall be understood to mean the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.

All references to "ACI" shall be understood to mean American Concrete Institute.

All references to “AGC” shall be understood to mean Associated General Contractors of America.

All references to “AMD” shall be understood to mean acid or alkaline mine drainage.

All references to "ANSI" shall be understood to mean American Nation Standards

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Institute. The latest edition of the specifications will be used unless otherwise noted.

All references to "ASA" shall be understood to mean American Standards Association.

All references to "ASC" shall be understood to mean Associated Specialty Contractors.

All references to "ASTM" shall mean ASTM International.

All references to "AWWA" shall be understood to mean American Water Works Association.

All references to the "Contractor" shall be understood to mean the successful bidder and or firm or corporation undertaking the execution of the work under the terms of these Specifications.

All references to "Engineer" in the Project Plans, Special Provisions, and Technical Specifications shall mean the WVDEP's employed Engineer (not a consulting engineer), that is qualified to practice engineering per W. Va. Code § 30-13-1, et seq. and is authorized by the Cabinet Secretary to administer the engineering components of reclamation and construction contracts, limited by scope of duties assigned.

All references to “FHWA” shall be understood to mean Federal Highway Administration.

All references to "FM" shall be understood to mean Factory Mutual.

All references to “Inspector” in the Project Plans, Special Provisions, and Technical Specifications shall mean the WVDEP, Office of Special Reclamation’s authorized onsite representative assigned to make any or all necessary inspection of the work performed by the Contractor.

All references to "NBS" shall be understood to mean National Bureau of Standards.

All references to "NECA" shall be understood to mean National Electrical Contractors Association.

All references to "NEMA" shall be understood to mean National Electrical Manufacturers Association.

All references to "NEPA" shall be understood to mean National Environmental Policy Act.

All references to "NFPA" shall be understood to mean National Fire Protection

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Association.

All references to "NPDES" shall be understood to mean National Pollutant Discharge Eliminate System.

All references to "NTP" shall be understood to mean Notice to Proceed.

All references to "OEM" shall be understood to mean “original equipment manufacturer” or the company that manufactured an item of equipment; or a component, part, or subassembly of an item of equipment.

All references to "OSHA" shall be understood to mean the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the standards set in the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.

All references to "OSMRE" shall be understood to mean Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement.

All references to “Regional Engineer” in the Project Plans, Special Provisions, and Technical Specifications shall mean the WVDEP’s Contract Administrator, which is authorized by the Cabinet Secretary to be responsible for the management of contracts, including approval of any necessary changes that may be needed over the course of the contract. Contractors should rely only upon written notification by the Contract Administrator of changes to the scope of work or approval of change orders.

All references to "UL" shall be understood to mean Underwriters Laboratories.

All references to "WVDEP" in the Project Plans, Special Provisions, and Technical Specifications shall mean West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Special Reclamation.

All references to "WVDOH Standard Specifications" shall mean State of West Virginia Department of Transportation, Division of Highways Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges, adopted 2010, and all-subsequent addenda thereto.

4.0 SCOPE OF WORK

The Contractor shall perform all operations necessary for:

� clearing and grubbing at the around existing sludge cell, ponds, and channels on the site. Chipping and spreading the cleared and grubbed material on site and removing all other debris, trash, and garbage;

� construction of a grouted riprap ditch;

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� add a pH control system with pumps to control the caustic feed;

� Demolition of the existing silo and add a metal roof over the treatment building and paint the building;

� Install power to site;

� Clean out and reshape existing sludge cell, install a geosynthetic clay liner and key in;

� Install manhole for the pH probe;

� Clean out treatment pond;

� Install berm in first third of the treatment pond with overflow;

� Add perforated pipe and new road along the treatment pond

� Construct new discharge outlet;

� construction and installation of new fence and gates;

� maintenance of existing access road to site;

� erosion and sediment control with best management practices to include silt fence, rock check dams, sumps, and rocked culvert outlet protection;

� revegetation of disturbed areas to also include erosion control matting in select areas.

The Contractor shall also be responsible for surveying, including establishing construction baseline, measuring, and developing all completed quantities on the job, and for ordering, purchase and delivery of all materials required for construction or required for development of support areas. The Contractor shall perform all other operations as incidental to the program as specified herein.

5.0 SCHEDULE OF WORK

Before commencing work on this project, the Contractor shall prepare and submit a schedule of construction activities for approval by the WVDEP. The sequence of construction is listed in Sub-Section 6.0 of this Specification. The Contractor will be required to maintain access at all times to the facility, and upon completion of the project the access road condition shall be equal to or better than existed upon mobilization activities.

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The Contractor shall provide adequate supervision, labor, tools, equipment, and materials to prosecute the work energetically and complete the work within the time specified. The Contractor shall demonstrate to the Engineer that sufficient sized and quantity of equipment shall be mobilized to ensure this Project is completed within specified time frames or sooner. The required Schedule to be submitted (mentioned above) shall include a list of said properly sized and quantity of equipment, along with projected earth moving and excavation capabilities as well as hauling, and grading rates to complete the tasks herein specified within stated time frames.

The WVDEP has no intention to delay the work for the checking of lines or grades, but if necessary, working operations shall be suspended for such reasonable time as the Engineer may require for the purpose. No special compensation shall be paid for the cost to the Contractor for any of the work or delay occasioned by checking lines and grades, by making other necessary measurements, or by inspection.

6.0 SEQUENCE OF CONSTRUCTION

1. Clean and reshape sludge cell and add clay liner.

2. Demo silo

3. Upgrade building

4. Grout mixing channel

5. Add pH manhole.

6. Rehabilitation of Treatment pond:

a. Construction of a sludge force main

b. Rehabilitation of the Pond 2 spillway

c. Installation of baffle curtains.

d. Installation of HDPE sludge force main

7. Installation of fencing and gates where needed.

8. Maintenance of current access road to site.

7.0 SECTION NOT USED

8.0 SECTION NOT USED

9.0 WATER SUPPLY

When no potable water is available at the project site, the Contractor shall make arrangements for a potable water supply Contractor, and all costs for such arrangements shall be borne by the Contractor at no additional cost to the WVDEP.

10.0 UTILITIES AND OTHER OBSTRUCTIONS

The name, address, and phone number of the WV Miss Utility location service and of the utility companies are as follows:

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WV 811, Formerly WV Miss Utility 811 or 1-800-245-4848

11.0 CITATION OF OTHER SPECIFICATIONS

Whenever the Specifications for this Contract refer to the specifications of any society, institute, association or government organization, then such specifications cited shall become a part of this Contract as if written in full. Where reference is made to a specification, the specification shall be the latest revision at the time called for bids, except as noted on the Project Plans or elsewhere herein.

END OF SECTION

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0-1 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Schedule of Values

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Special Provisions Section 0-11 Submittals.

1.3 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Submit typed Schedule of Values in duplicate to the Regional Engineer at the Pre-Construction meeting for approval.

B. Format: Identify each line item with number and title of the major Specification Section. Upon request, the Regional Engineer shall provide to the Contractor an example format.

C. The Schedule of Values shall allocate a dollar value (cost) for each Activity of the Detailed Construction Network. Each Activity cost allocation shall include labor, equipment, and material costs, including a pro rata contribution for overhead and profit. The sum of all Activity costs shall be equal to the total Contract Sum. Each Activity cost shall be coded by the Contractor, to show which subcontractor is responsible for performing the Work so that subtotals for each coded activity of the Work can be prepared. The Contract Pay Item for each Activity shall be indicated. The sum of costs for each Pay Item shall equal the value submitted with the Contractor's proposal.

D. Revise schedule to list approved Change Orders, with each Application for Payment.

E. In the event the Contractor does not wish to provide a Schedule of Values, the Contractor shall provide to the Regional Engineer a letter stating such and will be paid when the lump sum bid item is 100% complete.

F. The Contractor shall provide to the Regional Engineer either a Schedule of Values or a letter as described in Sub-Section 1.3.E of this Specification as a condition of approval for the first invoice of the contract.

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0-2 COORDINATION AND MEETINGS

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This Section includes general requirements for the conduct and coordinating responsibility of routine and special meetings which will occur throughout the completion of the Work.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. General Conditions

1.3 COORDINATION

A. The Contractor shall coordinate scheduling, notifications, submittals, and Work of the various Sections of Technical Specifications to assure efficient and orderly sequence of installation of interdependent construction elements. The Contractor shall be responsible for the Work of Sub- Contractors and insure that the Work is in accordance with the Supplemental Specifications, Special Provisions, Technical Specifications, and Project Plans.

B. The Contactor shall verify that utility requirement characteristics of operating equipment are compatible with building utilities. Coordinate work of various Sections having interdependent responsibilities for installing, connecting to, and placing in service, such equipment.

C. The Contractor shall coordinate space requirements and installation of mechanical and electrical work which are indicated diagrammatically on the Project Plans. Follow routing shown for pipes, ducts, and conduit, as closely as practicable; place runs parallel with line of building. Utilize spaces efficiently to maximize accessibility for other installations, for maintenance, and for repairs.

D. In finished areas, the Contractor shall conceal pipes, ducts, and wiring within the construction. Coordinate locations of fixtures and outlets with finish elements.

E. The Contractor shall coordinate completion and clean up of Work of separate Sections in preparation for Final Acceptance and for portions of Work designated for WVDEP occupancy.

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F. After WVDEP occupancy of premises, the Contractor shall coordinate access to site for correction of defective Work and Work not in accordance with Supplemental Specifications, Special Provisions, Technical Specifications, and Project Plans, to minimize disruption of WVDEP's activities.

G. The Contractor shall coordinate the notification and scheduling of all inspections and testing of the Work.

1.4 PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

A. The purpose of the Pre-Construction Conference is to review and assure understanding of the requirements of the Supplemental Specifications, Special Provisions, Technical Specifications, and Project Plans; to establish clear lines of communication among the various parties involved in the construction; and to introduce the administrative procedures and level of responsibility which will govern the relationship among the parties during the course of the Work.

B. The Contractor shall provide submittals required, be prepared to discuss all items on the agenda, and notify the Subcontractors and Suppliers.

C. Attendance Required:

1. Regional Engineer.

2. Engineer.

3. Inspector.

4. Contractor’s Onsite Foreman or Superintendent.

5. Representatives of Government Agencies having any form of jurisdiction, if Applicable.

D. Agenda:

1. Contractor shall provide a list of Sub-Contractors.

2. Contractor shall provide a list of Suppliers.

3. Contractor shall provide a Schedule of Work.

4. Contractor shall provide a Schedule of Values.

5. Contractor shall provide a list of equipment or materials to be submitted as Engineer Approved Equals. See Special Provision Section 0-13 Engineer Approved Equal.

6. Discussion of Supplemental Specifications, Special Provisions, Technical Specifications, and Project Plans.

7. Coordination, procedures, and processing of field decisions, submittals, applications for payments, and Change Orders.

8. Scheduling, progress meeting requirements and milestone dates, if Applicable.

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9. Procedures for inspection and testing of Work. Contractor shall supply list of inspection and testing firms. Scheduling activities of inspection, testing and geotechnical consultants, if Applicable.

10. Review the WVDEP and Contractor’s occupancy and use of the project site, if Applicable.

11. Field offices and temporary utilities, if Applicable.

12. Safety, Security and housekeeping procedures.

13. Procedures for maintaining record documents, if Applicable.

14. Requirements for start-up of equipment, if Applicable.

15. Contract Closeout Requirements.

1.5 PROGRESS MEETINGS

A. The purpose of the meetings is to monitor and maintain the progress of the Work quality and schedule; and to facilitate the analysis, discussion, and planning of solutions for problems that might arise in the execution of the Work.

B. The Inspector shall schedule and administer progress meetings during the project at intervals as appropriate by project size and prepare and supply the meeting agenda to the Regional Engineer, Engineer, and the Contractor’s Superintendent or Foreman. To the maximum extent possible, the Contractor and the Inspector shall identify items to be added to the agenda at least 24 hours in advance of the Contract meeting regarding all items to be added to the agenda.

C. The Contractor shall make arrangements for the meetings. The Regional Engineer will preside at meetings and the Inspector shall record notes on daily inspection log. The daily log will be available to the Contractor upon request. To the maximum extent practical, the progress meetings shall be held at the Contractor’s field office on the site, when a field office is utilized.

D. Contractor shall provide an itemized list of Work completed since the last progress meeting. Items on the list shall be tied to the detailed construction network.

E. Attendance Required:

1. Contractor Superintendent or Foreman.

2. Inspector.

3. Engineer.

4. Regional Engineer.

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F. Agenda:

1. Review of Work progress to date and Construction Schedule compliance.

2. Field observations, problems, and decisions.

a. Inspector’s Comments.

b. Engineer’s Comments.

c. Regional Engineer's Comments

d. Contractor’s Comments.

3. Proposed Changes and Clarifications.

4. Review of submittals schedule and status of submittals.

5. Review of Major Equipment and off-site fabrication delivery schedules, if Applicable.

6. Quality Control, if Applicable

a. Defective/Deficient Items

b. Inspection and Testing Reports

7. Construction Schedule

a. Planned progress for the next two (2) and four (4) succeeding weeks.

b. Corrective measures to regain projected schedules.

c. Coordination of projected progress.

8. Action Items

a. Proposed Changes

b. Corrective Measures

c. Submittals

9. Other business relating to Work.

G. The Contractor is responsible for any and all discussions and relations between subcontractors and material suppliers. These discussions or relations shall not be a part of progress meeting contents.

H. The individual designated by the Contractor to attend and participate in progress meetings shall have all required authority to commit the Contractor to solutions as agreed upon in the progress meetings.

1.6 PRE-INSTALLATION CONFERENCES

A. When required in individual Technical Specification Section, convene a pre-installation conference at work site prior to commencing Work of the Section.

B. Required attendance:

1. Contractor Superintendent or Foreman.

2. Inspector and/or Engineer.

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C. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer and the Inspector five (5) business days in advance of meeting date.

D. The Contractor shall prepare the agenda and preside at conference. The Inspector shall record pertinent meeting information on the daily inspection report.

E. Review conditions of installation, preparation and installation procedures, and coordination with related work.

2.0 EXECUTION

2.1 SMOKING

All meetings, including casual meetings, shall be non-smoking occasions.

Smoking will not be permitted in field offices, other offices, and lunch/break rooms, and shall be restricted to designated physically separate smoking areas.

All conference rooms, conference areas, and computer and control equipment installation areas shall be non-smoking areas. Smoking in existing facilities or work areas shall be only in approved areas designated by the Inspector. All smoking shall also be restricted by applicable law or regulation which may exceed the requirements of this paragraph.

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0-3 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND UTILITIES

1.0 GENERAL

Contractor shall be responsible for all temporary facilities and utility services used during construction, inclusive of subcontractors and all utility services required for the Work, including operational demonstration. The Contractor shall make all arrangements required with the utility companies and pay all costs attendant to the service except as otherwise provided herein.

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Project Plans and general provisions of the Contract apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section specifies requirements for temporary services and facilities, including utilities, construction and support facilities, security and protection.

B. Temporary utilities include but are not limited to:

1. Potable water, includes temporary construction water supply, water for testing, flushing, and cleaning, if Applicable.

2. Sanitary Facilities, if Applicable.

3. Electricity and Lighting, if Applicable.

4. Telephone, if Applicable.

5. Temporary Heat, if Applicable.

6. Site Access, if Applicable.

C. Temporary construction and support facilities include but are not limited to:

1. Temporary heat.

2. Field offices and storage sheds.

4. Sanitary facilities, including drinking water.

5. Dewatering facilities and drains.

6. Temporary enclosures.

7. Temporary Project identification signs and bulletin boards.

8. Waste disposal services.

9. Rodent and pest control.

10. Construction aids and miscellaneous services and facilities.

D. Security and protection facilities required include but are not limited to:

1. Environmental protection.

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1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Regulations: Comply with industry standards and applicable laws and regulations of authorities having jurisdiction, including but not limited to:

1. Building Code requirements.

2. Health and safety regulations.

3. Utility company regulations.

4. Police, Fire Department and Rescue Squad rules.

5. Environmental protection regulations.

B. Standards: Comply with NFPA Code 241, "Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations", ANSI/ASSP A10, "Construction and Demolition Operations Compendium of Standards", and NECA 200, "Standard for Installing and Maintaining Temporary Electric Power at Construction Sites."

1. Refer to "Guidelines for Bid Conditions for Temporary Job Utilities and Services", prepared jointly by AGC and ASC, for industry recommendations.

2. Electrical Service: Comply with NEMA, NECA and UL standards and regulations for temporary electric service. Install service in compliance with National Electric Code (NFPA 70).

C. Inspections: Arrange for authorities having jurisdiction to inspect and test each temporary utility before use. Obtain required certifications and permits.

1.4 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Conditions of Use: Keep temporary services and facilities clean and neat in appearance. Operate in a safe and efficient manner. Take necessary fire prevention measures. Do not overload facilities, or permit them to interfere with progress. Do not allow hazardous dangerous or unsanitary conditions, or public nuisances to develop or persist on the site.

2.0 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. General: Provide new materials; if acceptable to the Inspector, undamaged previously used materials in serviceable condition may be used. Provide materials suitable for the use intended.

B. Lumber and Plywood: Comply with applicable industry standards.

1. For job-built temporary offices, shops and sheds within the

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2. For signs and directory boards, provide exterior type, Grade B-B High Density Concrete Form Overlay Plywood conforming to PS-1, of sizes and thickness indicated.

C. Paint:

1. For job-built temporary offices, shops, sheds, fences and other exposed lumber and plywood, provide exterior grade acrylic-latex emulsion over exterior primer.

2. For sign panels and applying graphics, provide exterior grade alkyd gloss enamel over exterior primer.

3. For interior walls of temporary offices, provide two coats interior latex flat wall paint.

D. Tarpaulins: Provide waterproof, fire-resistant, UL labeled tarpaulins with flame-spread rating of 15 or less. For temporary enclosures provide translucent nylon reinforced laminated polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride fire retardant tarpaulins.

2.2 EQUIPMENT

A. General: Provide new equipment; if acceptable to the Inspector, undamaged, previously used equipment in serviceable condition may be used. Provide equipment suitable for use intended.

B. Electrical Outlets: Provide properly configured NEMA polarized outlets to prevent insertion of 110-120 volt plugs into higher voltage outlets. Provide receptacle outlets equipped with ground-fault circuit interrupters, reset button and pilot light, for connection of power tools and equipment.

C. Electrical Power Cords: Provide grounded extension cords; use "hard-service" cords where exposed to abrasion and traffic. Provide waterproof connectors to connect separate lengths of electric cords, if single lengths will not reach areas where construction activities are in progress.

D. Lamps and Light Fixtures: Provide general service incandescent lamps of wattage required for adequate illumination. Provide guard cages or tempered glass enclosures, where exposed to breakage. Provide exterior fixtures where exposed to moisture.

E. Heating Units: Provide temporary heating units that have been tested and labeled by UL, FM or another recognized trade association related to the type of fuel being consumed.

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F. Temporary Offices: Provide prefabricated or mobile units or similar job-built construction with lockable entrances, operable windows and serviceable finishes. Provide heated and air-conditioned units on foundations adequate for normal loading.

G. Temporary Toilet Units: Provide self-contained single-occupant toilet units of the chemical, aerated recirculation, or combustion type, properly vented and fully enclosed with a glass fiber reinforced polyester shell or similar nonabsorbent material.

H. First Aid Supplies: Comply with governing regulations.

I. Fire Extinguishers: Provide hand-carried, portable UL-rated, class "A" fire extinguishers for temporary offices and similar spaces. In other locations provide hand-carried, portable, UL-rated, class "ABC" dry chemical extinguishers, or a combination of extinguishers of NFPA recommended classes for the exposures.

1. Comply with NFPA 10 and 241 for classification, extinguishing agent and size required by location and class of fire exposure.

3.0 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Use qualified personnel for installation of temporary facilities. Locate facilities where they will serve the Project adequately and result in minimum interference with performance of the Work. Relocate and modify facilities as required.

B. Provide each facility ready for use when needed to avoid delay. Maintain and modify as required. Do not remove until facilities are no longer needed, or are replaced by authorized use of completed permanent facilities.

3.2 TEMPORARY UTILITY INSTALLATION

A. General: Engage the appropriate local utility company to install temporary service or connect to existing service. Where the company provides only part of the service, provide the remainder with matching, compatible materials and equipment; comply with the company's recommendations.

1. Arrange with the company and existing users for a time when service can be interrupted, where necessary, to make connections for temporary services.

2. Provide adequate capacity at each stage of construction. Prior to temporary utility availability, provide trucked-in services.

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3. Obtain easements to bring temporary utilities to the site, where the WVDEP's easements cannot be used for that purpose.

4. Use Charges: Cost or use charges for temporary facilities are not chargeable to the WVDEP, and will not be accepted as a basis of claims for a Change Order.

5. The Contractor shall be responsible for all utility costs necessary for operational demonstration of all new facilities and systems until substantially complete and ready for operation. This shall include the costs for electricity, potable water, fuel, lubricants, chemicals, and expendables.

6. Contractor shall abide by all rules and regulations of the utility or authority having jurisdiction.

B. Temporary Electric Power Service: Provide weatherproof, grounded electric power service and distribution system of sufficient size, capacity, and power characteristics during construction period. Include meters, transformers, overload protected disconnects, automatic ground-fault interrupters and main distribution switch gear.

1. Power Distribution System: Install wiring overhead, and rise vertically where least exposed to damage. Where permitted, wiring circuits not exceeding 125 Volts, AC 20 ampere rating, and lighting circuits may be nonmetallic sheathed cable where overhead and exposed for surveillance.

2. The Contractor shall obtain construction power through the power company. The Contractor shall provide all labor and material necessary to furnish and install the construction power and temporary lighting services. The temporary service shall conform to all applicable provisions of the Contract Specifications, except the equipment need not be new, but shall be in serviceable condition and installed in a safe manner.

C. Temporary Telephones: Provide temporary telephone service for all personnel engaged in construction activities, throughout the construction period. Install telephone on a separate line for each temporary office and first aid station.

1. The Contractor shall provide and pay for telephone or communication systems required. The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating installations of telephone service with the telephone company. Use of the existing telephone service is prohibited.

2. At each telephone, post a list of important telephone numbers.

D. Provide earthen embankments, diversion ditches and similar barriers in and around excavations and subgrade construction, sufficient to prevent flooding by runoff of storm water from heavy rains.

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3.3 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION AND SUPPORT FACILITIES INSTALLATION

A. Locate field offices, storage sheds, sanitary facilities and other temporary construction and support facilities for easy access.

1. Maintain temporary construction and support facilities until near Final Acceptance. Remove prior to Final Acceptance. Personnel remaining after Final Acceptance will be permitted to use permanent facilities, under conditions acceptable to the Inspector.

B. Provide incombustible construction for offices, shops and sheds located within the construction area, or within 30 feet of building lines. Comply with requirements of NFPA 241.

C. Temporary Heat: Provide temporary heat required by construction activities, for curing or drying of completed installations or protection of installed construction from adverse effects of low temperatures or high humidity.

Select safe equipment that will not have a harmful effect on completed installations or elements being installed. Coordinate ventilation requirements to produce the ambient condition required and minimize consumption of energy.

D. Heating Facilities: Except where use of the permanent system is authorized, provide vented self-contained LP gas or fuel oil heaters with individual space thermostatic control.

1. Use of gasoline-burning space heaters, open flame, or salamander type heating units is prohibited.

E. Field Offices: Provide insulated, heated, weathertight temporary offices of sufficient size to accommodate required office personnel at the Project site.

Keep the offices clean and orderly for use for small progress meetings.

Furnish and equip each office as follows:

F. Storage and Fabrication Sheds: Install storage and fabrication sheds, sized, furnished and equipped to accommodate materials and equipment involved, including temporary utility service. Sheds may be open shelters or fully enclosed spaces within the building or elsewhere on the site.

G. Temporary Paving: Construct and maintain temporary roads to adequately support the indicated loading and to withstand exposure to traffic during the construction period. Locate temporary paving for roads, storage areas and parking where the same permanent facilities will be located. Review proposed modifications to permanent paving with the Engineer.

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H. Sanitary facilities include temporary toilets, wash facilities and drinking water fixtures. Comply with regulations and health codes for the type, number, location, operation and maintenance of fixtures and facilities. Install where facilities will best serve the Project's needs.

1. Provide toilet tissue, paper towels, paper cups and similar disposable materials for each facility. Provide covered waste containers for used material.

2. Sanitary facilities will not be furnished to the Contractor by the WVDEP. The Contractor shall provide all coordination with local utilities, labor and material necessary to furnish and install temporary water and sanitary sewer service for the Work and to field offices and shall pay all relevant fees and charges.

I. Toilets: Install self-contained toilet units. Shield toilets to ensure privacy.

Use of pit-type privies will not be permitted.

K. Dewatering Facilities and Drains: For temporary drainage and dewatering facilities and operations not directly associated with construction activities included under individual Sections, comply with dewatering requirements of applicable Technical Specifications. Where feasible, utilize the same facilities. Maintain the site, excavations and construction free of water.

L. Temporary Enclosures: Provide temporary enclosure for protection of construction in progress and completed, from exposure, inclement weather, other construction operations and similar activities.

1. Where heat is needed and the permanent building enclosure is not complete, provide temporary enclosures where there is no other provision for containment of heat. Coordinate enclosure with ventilating and material drying or curing requirements to avoid dangerous conditions and effects.

2. Install tarpaulins securely, with incombustible wood framing and other materials. Close openings of 25 square feet or less with plywood or similar materials.

3. Close openings through floor or roof decks and horizontal surfaces with load-bearing wood-framed construction.

M. Project Identification and Temporary Signs: Prepare project identification and other signs of the size indicated; install signs where indicated to inform the public and persons seeking entrance to the Project. Support on posts or framing of preservative treated wood or steel. Do not permit installation of unauthorized signs.

1. Project Identification Signs: Engage an experienced sign painter to apply graphics. Comply with details indicated.

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2. Temporary Signs: Prepare signs to provide directional information to construction personnel and visitors.

N. Collection and Disposal of Waste: Collect waste from construction areas and elsewhere daily. Comply with requirements of NFPA 241 for removal of combustible waste material and debris. Enforce requirements strictly. Do not hold materials more than seven (7) days during normal weather or three (3) days when the temperature is expected to rise above 80 deg F. Handle hazardous, dangerous, or unsanitary waste materials separately from other waste by containerizing properly. Dispose of material in a lawful manner.

3.4 OPERATION, TERMINATION AND REMOVAL

A. Supervision: Enforce strict discipline in use of temporary facilities. Limit availability of temporary facilities to essential and intended uses to minimize waste and abuse.

B. Maintenance: Maintain facilities in good operating condition until removal.

Protect from damage by freezing temperatures and similar elements.

1. Maintain operation of temporary enclosures, heating, cooling, humidity control, ventilation and similar facilities on a 24 hour day basis where required to achieve indicated results and to avoid possibility of damage.

2. Protection: Prevent water filled piping from freezing. Maintain markers for underground lines. Protect from damage during excavation operations.

C. Termination and Removal: Unless the Engineer requests the facility be maintained longer, remove each temporary facility when the need has ended, or when replaced by authorized use of a permanent facility, or no later than Final Acceptance. Complete, or if necessary, restore permanent construction that may have been delayed because of interference with the temporary facility. Repair damaged Work, clean exposed surfaces and replace construction that cannot be satisfactorily repaired.

1. Materials and facilities that constitute temporary facilities are property of the Contractor. The Regional Engineer reserves the right to retain Project identification signs.

2. Where the area is intended for landscape development, remove soil and aggregate fill that does not comply with requirements for fill or subsoil in the area. Remove materials contaminated with road oil, asphalt and other petrochemical compounds, and other substances which might impair growth of plant materials or lawns. Repair or replace street paving, curbs and sidewalks at the temporary entrances, as required by the governing authority.

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3. At Final Acceptance, clean and renovate permanent facilities that have been used during the construction period, including but not limited to:

a. Replace significantly worn parts and parts that have been subject to unusual operating conditions.

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0-4 PROTECTION OF PROPERTY

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Supplemental Specifications, Project Plans, Technical Specifications, and Special Provisions of the Contract, apply to the work of this Section.

1.2 DESCRIPTION

A. Work Included

1. Protection and Maintenance of Public and Private Property

2. Protection of Trees and Plants

2.0 EXECUTION

2.1 APPLICATION

A. Protection and Maintenance of Public and Private Property:

1. Insofar as the Contractor’s work is concerned, the Contractor shall protect all property, including but not limited to, driveways, buildings, fences, trees, flowers, shrubbery, guard rails, retaining walls, and other structures and for foundations and appurtenances along or adjacent to the line of work.

2. Insofar as the Contractor’s work is concerned, the Contractor shall protect, shore, brace, support and maintain all underground structures, pipes, mains, sewers, culverts, conduits, drains and their appurtenances.

3. The Contractor shall indemnify, defend and save harmless the WVDEP against all damages, actual or alleged, arising out of (or incidental to the work.

4. All pavement, surfacing, driveway, curbs, walks, buildings, utility poles, guy wires and other surface structures affected by the construction operations in connection with the performance of the contract shall be restored to the original condition thereof as determined and approved by the Inspector.

5. All replacements of underground construction and surface structures or parts thereof shall be made with new materials conforming to the requirements of these specifications or, if not specified, as approved by the Regional Engineer.

6. The Contractor shall be responsible for all damage to streets, roads, highways, railroads, shoulders, ditches, embankments, culverts, 0-4 (2) bridges, power transmission lines, oil lines, gas lines, or other public or private property or facility, regardless of location or character, which may be caused by moving, hauling, or otherwise transporting equipment, materials, or men to or from the work or any part or site thereof, whether by the Contractor or the Contractor’s subcontractors.

The Contractor shall make satisfactory and acceptable arrangement with the owner of, or the agency or authority having jurisdiction over, the damaged property or facility concerning the repair or replacement or payment of costs incurred in connection with said damage.

B. Protection of Trees and Plants

1. During the project all the trees within the construction limits shall remain standing. The Contractor shall not deface, injure, or destroy trees or shrubs, nor remove or cut them without special authority. No ropes, cables, or guys shall be fastened to or attached to any existing nearby trees for anchorage unless specifically authorized. Where such special emergency use is permitted, the Contractor shall first adequately wrap the trunk with a sufficient thickness of burlap or rags over which softwood cleats shall be tied before any rope, cable, or wire is placed. The Contractor shall in any event be responsible for any damage resulting from such use.

2. Where, in the opinion of the Inspector, trees may possibly be defaced, bruised, injured, or otherwise damaged by the Contractor's equipment or by dumping, or other operations, the Inspector may direct the Contractor to protect adequately such trees by placing boards, planks, or poles around them. When earthwork operations are liable, in the opinion of the Inspector, to cause spoil to roll or otherwise be displaced into uncleared areas, the Contractor shall construct barriers of heavy planking to protect the trees. Spoil that is displaced into uncleared areas shall be removed.

3. Any trees or other landscape features scarred or damaged by the Contractor's equipment or operations shall be restored as nearly as possible to the original condition at the Contractor's expense. The Inspector will determine what methods of restoration shall be used, and whether damaged trees shall be treated and healed or removed and disposed of under requirements for clearing and grubbing.

4. All scars made on trees by equipment, construction operations, or by the removal of limbs larger than one (1) inch in diameter shall be coated as soon as possible with an approved tree wound dressing.

All trimming or pruning shall be performed in an approved manner by experienced workmen with saws or pruning shears. Tree trimming with axes will not be permitted. The use of climbing ropes will be required where deemed necessary for safety. Trees that are to remain that are subsequently damaged by the Contractor and are beyond saving in the opinion of the Inspector, shall be immediately removed

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C. Watchmen

1. Watchmen will not be provided by the WVDEP. The Contractor will be held responsible for loss or injury to persons or property where the Contractor’s work is involved and shall provide such watchmen and take such precautionary measures as the Contractor may deem necessary to protect personnel interests.

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0-5 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Supplemental Specifications, Project Plans, Technical Specifications, and Special Provisions of the Contract, apply to work of this Section.

B. Seeding and mulching specifications for permanent seeding, including soil amendments, found in Technical Specifications Section 6-1 Revegetation are applicable to temporary seeding.

C. Description of Work

1. Environmental Protection

2. Land Resources Protection

3. Noise Control

4. Dust Control

5. Debris Control

6. Water Pollution Control

7. Sediment Control Plan

8. Erosion Control

9. Air Pollution

10. Protection of Archeological and Historical Findings

2.0 PRODUCTS

2.1 TEMPORARY SEEDING PRODUCTS

A. Seed, mulch and soil amendments used for temporary seeding shall be in accordance with the specifications for permanent seeding found in Technical Specifications Section 6-1 Revegetation.

3.0 EXECUTION

3.1 APPLICATION

A. Environmental Protection

1. In order to prevent, and to provide for abatement and control of, any environmental pollution arising from the Contractor’s construction activities, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations concerning environmental pollution control and abatements, as well as all specific requirements

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2. The Regional Engineer will notify the Contractor in writing of any non-compliance with the foregoing provisions and the action to be taken.

The Contractor shall, after receipt of such notice, immediately take corrective action. Such notice, when delivered to the Contractor or the Contractor’s authorized representative at the site of the work, shall be deemed sufficient for the purpose. If the Contractor fails or refuses to comply promptly, the Regional Engineer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. No part of the time loss due to any such stop orders shall be made the subject of a claim for extension of time or for excess costs or damages by the Contractor unless determination was made that the Contractor was in compliance.

a. The Contractor shall obliterate all signs of temporary construction facilities such as work areas, structures, foundations or temporary structures, stock-piles of excess waste materials, or any other vestiges of construction as directed. Any spoil above grade around the crown of trees and shrubs shall be removed. The disturbed areas shall be graded and filled as required, and seeded as specified herein.

b. During the life of this contract, the Contractor shall maintain all facilities constructed for pollution control under this contract as long as the operations creating the particular pollutant are being carried out or until the material concerned has become stabilized to the extent that pollution is no longer being created.

During the construction period the Contractor should conduct frequent training courses for maintenance personnel. The curricula should include methods of detection of pollution, familiarity with pollution standards, and installation and care of vegetation covers, plants and other facilities to prevent and correct environmental pollution.

B. Land Resources Protection

1. The intent is that the land resources within the project boundaries and outside the limits of permanent work performed under this contract be preserved to present condition or be restored to a condition after completion of construction that will appear to be natural and not detract from the appearance of the project. Insofar as possible, the Contractor shall confine the construction activities to areas defined by the Project Plans, Supplemental Specifications, Special Provisions, and Technical Specifications.

C. Noise Control

1. Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, or Local laws and

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D. Dust Control

1. The Contractor will be required to maintain all work sites, excavations, embankments, stockpiles, haul roads, permanent access roads, plant sites, waste areas, borrow areas, and all other work areas within or without the project boundaries free from dust which would cause a hazard or nuisance to others. Approved temporary methods of stabilization consisting of sprinkling, chemical treatment, light bituminous treatment, or similar methods will be permitted to control dust. Sprinkling, to be approved, must be repeated at such intervals as to keep all parts of the disturbed area at least damp at all times, and the Contractor shall have sufficient competent equipment on the job to accomplish this. Dust control shall be performed as the work proceeds and whenever a dust nuisance or hazard occurs.

2. Calcium chloride shall not be used for dust control.

E. Debris Control

1. The Contractor shall keep all work areas involved in the project free from all trash and debris, including excess or unusable materials.

2. All areas shall be cleaned up and made orderly on a weekly basis;

however, should the Inspector determine that the health or safety of the public is threatened due to an unkept work area, the Inspector may order the project, or a part of the project, shut down until such time as the area in question is cleaned up.

F. Water Pollution Control

1. The Contractor shall submit a Dewatering Plan to the Regional Engineer prior to any release of a mine pool, pond, or impounded water by means of pumping or gravity discharge to the waters of West Virginia.

The Contractor’s Dewatering Plan must be approved in writing by the Regional Engineer prior to the release of said water. The Contractor shall be responsible and liable for the control and treatment of said water. The Contractor shall at all times comply with the Clean Water Act as the Act pertains to these type of discharges.

a. The Dewatering Plan shall include a Daily Discharge

Monitoring Log to be maintained by the Contractor to include but not limited to flow and field pH. Additional constituents may be added dependent on raw water quality and/or the receiving stream.

b. The Dewatering Plan shall include a…