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DIVISION 1 SECTION 01010

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY OF WORK

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1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. Work included under this invitation consists of supplying all materials, labor, supervision and equipment to construct a wooden fishing pier including pressure treated lumber and reinforced concrete in accordance with these specifications and as shown on the drawings to constitute a complete and functional facility at Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge. Contractor shall verify the dimensions shown on the drawings and in case of any disagreement, the contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing and resolve any discrepancies before proceeding with the work.

B. Coordinate with the Refuge Manager for accessibility, material disposal, delivery, storage and construction activities.

C. Base Bid:

Item No. 1: Piedmont NWR Construct Pond 2a Fishing Pier Asset No. 10039811 SAMMS W. O. No. 2018316407

1. Furnish and install reinforced Portland cement concrete for footing.

2. Furnish, transport and install all wood and metal hardware for the 6’- 11” x

70’ stem and 6’- 11” x 20’ tee boardwalks.

3. Furnish, transport and install pressure treated 8”x 8” square or 8” round timber piles.

4. Install erosion control devices for Base Bid, Item No.1.

5. Other associated construction and work identified under Base Bid, Item No. 1.

D. Bid Additives

Item No. 1: Piedmont NWR

Asset No. 10039811 SAMMS W. O. No. 2018316407

1. Bid Additive 1 comprises two ten foot sections of boardwalk symmetrically placed on each side of the stem as shown on the drawings.

2. Furnish, transport and install all wood and metal hardware for the 6’- 11” x

20’ tee boardwalk.

3. Furnish, transport and install pressure treated 8”x 8” square or 8” round

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4. Install erosion control devices for Bid Additive 1.

5. Other associated construction and work identified under Bid Additive 1.

Item No. 2: Piedmont NWR

Asset No. 10039811 SAMMS W. O. No. 2018316407

1. Bid Additive 2 comprises two ten foot sections of boardwalk symmetrically placed on each side of the stem and Additive 1, as shown on the drawings.

2. Furnish, transport and install all wood and metal hardware for the 6’- 11” x

20’ tee boardwalk.

3. Furnish, transport and install pressure treated 8”x 8” square or 8” round timber piles.

4. Install erosion control devices for Bid Additive 2.

5. Other associated construction and work identified under Bid Additive 2.

Item No. 3: Piedmont NWR

Asset No. 10039811 SAMMS W. O. No. 2018316407

1. Bid Additive 3 comprises two ten foot sections of boardwalk symmetrically placed on each side of the stem and Additive 1 and 2, as shown on the drawings.

2. Furnish, transport and install all wood and metal hardware for the 6’- 11” x 20’ tee boardwalk.

3. Furnish, transport and install pressure treated 8”x 8” square or 8” round timber piles.

4. Install erosion control devices for Bid Additive 3.

5. Other associated construction and work identified under Bid Additive 3.

Item No. 4: Piedmont NWR

Asset No. 10039811 SAMMS W. O. No. 2018316407

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1. In lieu of pressure treated lumber for deck boards and top rails, furnish and install an engineered decking system and top rail made from recycled polyethylene plastic and wood fibers.

2. Other associated construction and work identified under Bid Additive

No. 4.

1.2 LOCATION AND INSPECTION OF WORK SITE

A. The work site is located on the Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge property. For information regarding the site, contact Carolyn Johnson, Assistant Refuge Manager, Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge, 718 Juliette Road, Round Oak, Georgia 31038.

Telephone number (478) 986-5441.

Refer to Section L “Site Visit” for information and requirements regarding inspection of work site.

1.3 APPLICABLE CODES, STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS

A. All work shall comply with codes and standards applicable to each type of work and as listed in individual subdivisions.

1. Where a conflict occurs between reference documents and the project specifications, the project specifications govern.

2. Where a conflict occurs between reference documents, the document containing the most stringent requirements governs.

3. Where reference documents are not specified by the date, the current document published as of the date set for receipt of proposals applies.

4. Materials, applications and tests specified by reference to published standards of a society, association, code or other published standard are included in the Specifications as if written in their entirety.

B. Federal Specifications

1. Except as provided otherwise by these Specifications or their accompanying Drawings, the Standard Federal Specifications given in the

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Technical Specifications shall govern in all cases where reference to Standard Federal Specifications is made.

2. The Contractor shall take special care to refer to the Standard Federal specifications and to all modifications thereof in requests for quotations, in orders, and in subcontracts.

3. Refer to Section L for information on how to obtain copies of the Federal

Specifications.

C. Specifications

1. Copies of the "American Society for Testing and Materials" specifications referred to herein may be obtained for a nominal charge by contacting the Society at:

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS

1916 Race Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103

2. Products and processes included in the Specifications shall conform to the manufacturer's latest published specifications.

3. Upon request of the Contracting Officer, Contractor shall provide a sworn affidavit from the manufacturer certifying that material, products and processes delivered and used on the project meet the specified requirements. Affidavit shall not relieve the Contractor from his responsibility for full compliance with the requirements of the Specifications.

1.4 ABBREVIATIONS

A. ABBREVIATIONS USED THROUGHOUT THE SPECIFICATIONS AND

THE ORGANIZATION OR DOCUMENT REPRESENTED ARE:

ACI American Concrete Institute ALSC American Lumber Standards Committee APA American Plywood Association ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials AWPB American Wood Preservers Bureau

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AWPI American Wood Preservers Institute AWS American Welding Society CRSI Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute FS Federal Specifications FTMS Federal Test Method Standard OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration PCA Portland Cement Association UL Underwriters Laboratories WWPA Western Wood Products Association

B. Additional abbreviations will be defined as they appear in the specifications or on the drawings.

1.5 ENGINEERING SERVICES

A. Refer to Section I for information and requirements regarding layout of work.

1.6 MEANS AND METHODS

A. Means and methods of construction are solely the responsibility of the Contractor and shall be such as the Contractor or his subcontractors may choose; subject, however, to the Contracting Officer's right to reject means and methods proposed which, in his opinion:

1. Constitute a hazard to the work, persons or property.

2. Will not produce finished work in accordance with terms of the Contract.

3. Are contrary to specified means or methods included in the Contract.

B. The right to reject means and methods of Contractor or subcontractor shall not be construed or interpreted as acceptance of control of means and methods by the Contracting Officer.

C. The Contracting Officer's approval or failure to exercise right to reject means and methods will not relieve the Contractor of his obligation to complete the work required by the Contract.

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D. Total responsibility for control of means and methods lies with the Contractor for all work.

1.7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

A. The Contractor shall prevent, abate and control all environmental pollution arising from construction activities by complying with all applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations concerning environmental pollution control and abatement, as well as the specified requirements in this Contract. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to have subcontractors comply with this requirement.

B. Fossils and Artifacts - Should the Contractor discover any fossils or artifacts during construction operations, such objects shall become the property of the Government. The Contractor shall cease construction operations in the area of the "find" and immediately notify the Contracting Officer of such discovery.

Construction operations may proceed in other areas not affected by this clause.

Care shall be exercised by the Contractor so as not to damage fossils or artifacts uncovered during excavation operations.

C. Prevention of Water Pollution

1. The Contractor shall comply with applicable Federal, State and Local laws and regulations concerning the control and abatement of water pollution.

2. The Contractor shall be responsible for controlling erosion, sedimentation and turbidity (muddy water) in waters which may violate water quality standards. Some common methods of stabilization and turbidity control include hay bales, silt fencing, grassing, marine-type turbidity screens, and timber work platforms. Contractor shall deploy, where necessary, control devises of a design and method effective in maintaining all water standards.

3. The Contractor's construction activities shall be performed by methods that will prevent entrance or accidental spillage of solid matter, contaminants, debris and/or other objectionable pollutants and wastes into rivers, streams, flowing or dry watercourses, lakes, ponds, and underground water sources. The Contractor shall dispose of all pollutants

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4. Sanitary facilities, such as chemical toilet, shall be located far enough from a well, live stream or pond to prevent pollution of the water.

5. Dewatering work for structure foundations or earthwork operations adjacent to, or encroaching on, streams or watercourses shall be conducted in a manner to prevent muddy water and eroded materials from entering the rivers, streams, lakes or watercourses by construction of intercepting ditches, bypass channels, barriers, settling ponds or by other approved means. Excavated materials shall not be deposited or stored in, or alongside of, watercourses where it can be washed away by high water or storm runoff.

6. Waste waters from aggregate processing, concrete batching, concrete waste or other construction operations shall not enter streams, watercourses or other surface waters.

D. Abatement of Air Pollution

1. The Contractor shall comply with applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations concerning the prevention and control of air pollution.

2. Construction activities shall be performed in such a manner that air pollution is held to a minimum.

3. Burning of materials, trees and brush, combustible construction materials and rubbish will NOT be permitted on site.

4. Where open burning is permitted, burn piles shall be properly constructed to minimize smoke. In no case, shall unapproved materials, such as tires, plastics, rubber products, asphalt products or other materials that create heavy black smoke or nuisance odors, be burned.

5. All construction areas, access or haul roads, parking areas and storage areas used during construction shall be managed by application of dust

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E. Noise Abatement - Construction activities shall be performed in such a manner that the noise level is minimal. All equipment and operation of equipment shall meet with all Federal, State, and local regulations. All equipment shall be equipped with mufflers or other noise abatement devices approved by the Contracting Officer.

F. Environmental Litigation

1. No time lost due to work stoppage because of failure of Contractor to comply with these requirements or other environmental regulations may be the subject of a claim for extension of time or for costs or damages, unless it is later determined that the Contractor was in compliance.

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