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WATER WELL REDEVELOPMENT

WALKER FORK CAMPGROUND

EASTERN INTERIOR FIELD OFFICE

ALASKA

SPECIFICATIONS

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

NATIONAL OPERATIONS CENTER

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BLM-EASTERN INTERIOR FIELD OFFICE LIST OF DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION 001500

WALKER FORK CAMPGROUND WATER WELL REDEVELOPMENT

LIST OF DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. List of Contract Drawings:

1. Index of Sheets:

T1 Title Sheet G1 Photographs C1 Site Plan and Details C2 Water Well Details A1 Architectural Details E1 Existing Photovoltaic System Wiring Diagram

6 Total Plan Sheets in this Contract

B. List of Contract Specifications

1. Index of Specifications

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 001500 List of Drawings and Specifications Section 010150 General Requirements Section 014000 Quality Requirements Section 015500 Government Furnished Materials (GFM)

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

Section 221116 Domestic Water System

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

Section 260050 Electrical Materials and Methods

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

Section 312317 Trenching, Bedding, and Backfill for Utilities

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

Section 331113 Potable Water Supply Wells

APPENDIX

Appendix A Water Well Log

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BLM-EASTERN INTERIOR FIELD OFFICE LIST OF DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

END OF SECTION 001500

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BLM-EASTERN INTERIOR FIELD OFFICE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 010150

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – SUMMARY OF WORK

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Work for this project requires the contractor to be responsible for furnishing and supplying all labor, materials, equipment, miscellaneous items, freight and delivery, supervision and other facilities necessary to complete the work set forth in the plans and specifications.

1. Base Item Scope of Work: Rehabilitate existing inoperable water well to meet Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Drinking Water regulations; including, thawing frozen well, installation of well discharge pipe, heat tape, and well pump;

replacement of existing potable water storage tank and stand with new water storage tank and stand; installation of piping, valves, storage cabinet, and government furnished filtration equipment; testing of photovoltaic system, replacement of photovoltaic batteries;

associated electrical and controls; water and pipe testing; associated trench excavation, backfill, and earthwork; and restoration of disturbed areas.

1.2 LOCATION

A. Work under this Contract is located near Chicken, Alaska. The work site is at the Walker Fork Campground at Milepost 82 of the Taylor Highway.

1.3 GENERAL SITE CONDITIONS AND WEATHER

A. The elevation of the site is approximately 1,500 feet above mean sea level. The project site is typically open June to September.

1.4 USE OF PREMISES

1.5

A. Use of Site: Confine construction operations to immediate area of work. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

B. Government Occupancy: Government personnel will continuously occupy areas immediately adjacent to the work area during the construction period. Provide a minimum of 72 hours advance notice to the Government of activities that may impact the Government’s normal operations. Coordinate all construction activity at the Walker Fork Campground with the Government who will inform BLM Field Personnel to minimize impacts to the operation of the Campground.

C. Cooperate with Government during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government usage.

D. Driveways and Entrances: At all times keep driveways, parking areas, and entrances serving campground premises clear and available to Government, Government's employees, and the public.

WORK RESTRICTIONS

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1.6

A. Do not schedule work during Saturdays, Sundays, or Federal Holidays without written consent from the Government.

B. Project Scheduling: Schedule work to minimize impacts to government. Minimize the length of time the District Office electrical and telecommunication systems are non-operational. To the extent possible, install the new telecommunication system while the existing telecommunication system is operational.

CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Provide adequate signing and barricades and take necessary safety measures to protect the public during all construction operations. Minimize disturbance of all undisturbed areas.

B. Utility Locates: Secure and pay for all utility locates in the work area, both utilities and private BLM utility lines and services.

1. The Government shall advise the Contractor to the general existence of Government utilities in the project area. The Government will not physically locate any utilities.

C. Environmental: Excavate fuel or oil spills caused by the Contractor to a depth of 12 inches beyond contaminated material and remove for the work area. Strictly observe prescribed measures to prevent water pollution to nearby water resources. All costs involved in cleanup of spills caused by the Contractor are the Contractor’s responsibility.

1.7 FIELD VERIFICATION

A. Field verify all new and existing dimensions affecting the work of this contract before ordering products.

1.8 PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS

A. All permits, licenses, or inspection fees which are required by the Alaska State DEC shall be obtained and paid for by the Government when such permits, Licenses or inspection fees are necessary for the prosecution of the work. The Bureau of Land Management as a Federal Agency on Federal Land is not subject to and does not require building permits or inspections and is also not subject to Alaska State Fire Marshall permits or inspections.

PART 2 – DEFINITION OF ITEMS AND PAYMENT

2.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section explains what is and what is not included in each pay item; the limits or cut-off points where one item ends and another begins; and basis of payment for work items listed in the Schedule of Items.

B. Payment: For each individual item listed here and in the Schedule of Items, payment shall be full compensation for all work related to the particular item in accordance with these specifications, and as shown on the drawings.

2.2 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

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A. Base Items (BI):

1. Base Item No. 1 – Water Well Redevelopment

a. Measurement: This item is measured as a Lump Sum Quantity.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to Rehabilitate existing inoperable water well to meet Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Drinking Water regulations; including, thawing frozen well, installation of well discharge pipe, heat tape, and well pump; replacement of existing potable water storage tank and stand with new water storage tank and stand; installation of piping, valves, storage cabinet, and government furnished filtration equipment; testing of photovoltaic system and replacement and disposal of batteries; installation of battery plexiglass screens; associated electrical and controls; water and pipe testing;

associated trench excavation, backfill, and earthwork; and restoration of disturbed areas.

PART 3 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

3.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section includes administrative, procedural, and construction schedule requirements for submittals.

3.2 DEFINITIONS

3.3

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

B. Informational Submittals: Written information that does not require the Government's approval.

PROCEDURES

A. Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for re-submittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence on the Government's receipt of submittal.

1. Initial Review: Allow 10 working days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if processing must be delayed to permit coordination with subsequent submittals. 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 10 working days for processing each re-submittal.

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.

B. Identification: Stamp each submittal with a uniform approval stamp. Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal for identification.

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

2. Provide a space approximately 4 by 5 inches on label or beside title block to record

Contractor's review and approval markings and action taken by Government.

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

a. Project name.

b. Date.

c. Name and address of BLM.

d. Name and address of Contractor.

e. Name and address of Subcontractor.

f. Name and address of supplier.

g. Name of manufacturer.

h. Unique identifier, including revision number.

i. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

j. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

k. Other necessary identification.

3.4

C. Deviations: Highlight, encircle, or otherwise identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

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

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

F. 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.

G. 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.

H. The Government will not review submittals that do not bear Contractor's approval stamp and will return them without action.

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

ACTION SUBMITTALS

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

1. Number of Copies: Submit four copies or one electronic pdf copy of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated. The Government will return two copies if hard copies are submitted. Mark up and retain one 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.

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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. Compliance with recognized trade association standards.

g. Compliance with recognized testing agency standards.

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

1. 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: Differentiate between manufacturer installed and field installed wiring. Show field-installed wiring, including power, signal, and control wiring.

f. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

D. Requests for Information (RFI’s): Immediately on discovery of the need for additional information or interpretation of the Contract Documents, prepare and submit an RFI in electronic form.

1. RFI’s submitted by entities other than the Contractor shall not be accepted.

2. Coordinate and submit RFIs in a prompt manner so as to avoid delays in Contractor's work or work of subcontractors.

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

a. Project name.

b. Project number.

c. Date.

d. Name of Contractor.

e. Name of Contracting Officer.

f. RFI number, numbered sequentially.

g. RFI subject.

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

i. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

j. Field dimensions and conditions, as appropriate.

k. Contractor's suggested resolution. If Contractor's solution(s) impacts the Contract

Time or the Contract Sum, Contractor shall state impact in the RFI.

l. Contractor's signature.

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

1) Include dimensions, thicknesses, structural grid references, and details of affected materials, assemblies, and attachments on attached sketches.

4. The Government's Action: The Government will review each RFI, determine action required, and respond. Allow seven (7) working days for the Government's response for each RFI. RFIs received by the Government after 1:00 pm. will be considered as received the following working day.

a. The Government's action may include a request for additional information, in which case the Government's time for response will date from time of receipt of additional information.

b. The Government's action on RFIs that may result in a change to the Contract Time or the Contract Sum may be eligible for Contractor to submit Change Proposal according to Contracting Section "Contract Modification Procedures."

1) If Contractor believes the RFI response warrants change in the Contract Time or the Contract Sum, notify the Government in writing within 10 days of receipt of the RFI response.

5. On receipt of the Government's action, update the RFI log and immediately distribute the RFI response to affected parties. Review response and notify the Government within seven days if Contractor disagrees with response.

6. RFI Log: Prepare, maintain, and submit a tabular log of RFIs organized by the RFI number. Submit log weekly. Include the following:

a. Project name.

b. Name and address of Contractor.

c. Name and address of Contracting Officer.

d. RFI number including RFIs that were dropped and not submitted.

e. RFI description.

f. Date the RFI was submitted.

g. Date the Government's response was received.

h. Identification of related Minor Change in the Work, Construction Change Directive, and Proposal Request, as appropriate.

i. Identification of related Field Order, Work Change Directive, and Proposal Request, as appropriate.

E. Contractor Quality Control Submittals: Provide electronic Quality Control submittals, including design data, certifications, manufacturer's instructions, manufacturer's field reports, and other quality-control submittals as required under other Sections of the Specifications.

1. Certifications: Where other Sections of the Specifications require certification that a product, material or installation complies with specified requirements, submit a notarized certification from the manufacturer certifying compliance with specified requirements.

a. Signature: Signed by an officer of the manufacturer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of the company.

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2. Inspection and Test Reports: Requirements for submittal of inspection and test reports from independent testing agencies are specified in Division 01 Section “Quality Requirements."

F. Contractor Quality Control Plan: Comply with requirements specified in Division 01 Section “Quality Requirements.” Provide in electronic format.

G. Application for Payment: Comply with requirements specified in the Contract Clauses and Division 01 Section “Definition of Items & Measurement and Payment”. Provide in electronic format.

3.5 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

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

1. Number of Copies: Submit two copies or one electronic pdf of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated. The Government will not return copies.

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

B. Contractor’s Quality Control Daily Construction Reports: Prepare a daily construction report recording the following information concerning events at the site, and submit in electronic format to the Government at weekly intervals:

1. List of subcontractors at the site.

2. Approximate count of personnel at the site.

3. High and low temperatures, general weather conditions.

4. Accidents and unusual events.

5. Meetings and significant decisions.

6. Stoppages, delays, shortages, and losses.

7. Meter readings and similar recordings.

8. Emergency procedures.

9. Orders and requests of governing authorities.

10. Change Orders received, implemented.

11. Services connected, disconnected.

12. Equipment or system tests and startups.

13. Partial Completions, occupancies.

14. Substantial Completions authorized.

C. Cost Breakdown: Following award, provide a cost breakdown schedule listing main types of work with associated costs. Provide in electronic format.

D. Schedule of Values: Comply with requirements specified in the Contract Clauses. Provide in electronic format.

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

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F. Field Test Reports: Prepare 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. Provide in electronic format.

G. Manufacturer's Instructions: Prepare written or published information that documents manufacturer's recommendations, guidelines, and procedures for installing or operating a product or equipment. Include name of product and name, address, and telephone number of manufacturer. Provide in electronic format.

3.6 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. General: This section includes preparation and submittal of Construction Schedules.

1. Number of Copies: Submit two copies or one electronic pdf of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated. The Government will not return copies.

B. Procedures:

1. Within ten calendar days after date of Notice to Proceed, submit a detailed Construction Schedule setting forth requirements for complete execution of the work. Provide schedules in electronic format.

a. Include a written summary narrative to explain basis of approach to work.

2. With each Progress Payment Request, submit an Updated Construction Schedule reflecting work progress to the end of the Progress Payment Request period. On each Updated Construction Schedule indicate:

a. Actual start dates for work items started during the report period.

b. The percent complete on activities that have actual start dates.

c. Actual completion dates for work items completed during report period.

d. Estimated remaining duration for work items in progress.

e. Estimated start dates for work items scheduled to start during month following report period.

f. Changes in duration of work items.

C. Schedule Requirements:

1. Schedule contract work and monitor progress using a Critical Path Method (CPM) or similar type scheduling system. Break the schedule into sub-activities to include as a minimum major suppliers, submittal approvals, and major trades.

2. Clearly indicate sequence of construction activities, grouped by base and optional items.

a. For each base and contract awarded optional item show the start and completion of work items, their major components, and interim milestones.

b. Identify and show activities for procurement, delivery, and installation of equipment and materials.

c. Identify interdependence of procurement and construction activities.

d. Identify dates for testing and inspections.

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3. Prepare construction Schedule to complete the Work within the contract time requirement.

D. Reviews: The government will review and return the initial Construction Schedule submittal and subsequent schedules with comments. If revisions are noted or required, make revisions based upon comments and resubmit the Schedule.

PART 4 – TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

4.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section consists of requirements for temporary facilities and controls, including utilities, support facilities, and security and protection facilities.

4.2 UTILITIES

4.3

A. Water Service: The Contractor is responsible for providing water service deemed necessary for the duration of the construction.

B. Sanitary Facilities: Use of Government sanitary facilities will be permitted, as long as facilities are cleaned and maintained in a condition acceptable to the Government. At Substantial Completion, restore these facilities to condition existing before initial use.

C. Electric Power: The Contractor is responsible for providing electrical power deemed necessary for the duration of the construction.

D. Telephone Service: The Contractor is responsible for providing telephone service deemed necessary for the duration of the construction.

CONSTRUCTION WASTE DISPOSAL

A. Provide waste-collection containers in sizes adequate to handle waste from construction operations. Containerize and clearly label hazardous, dangerous, or unsanitary waste materials separately from other waste.

B. Cleanup construction debris at the completion of each day’s work. Do not use existing on-site trash receptacles for disposal or interim storage of construction debris.

C. Burning of construction debris is not allowed on lands administered by the Forest Service.

D. Dispose construction debris at an established Sanitary Landfill. Schedule disposal frequency to ensure waste containers are not overflowing.

4.4 STAGING AND SUPPORT FACILITIES INSTALLATION

A. Staging: An area at the project site will be made available for use as a staging area. Coordinate size and location of staging area with Government prior to storing materials. Security and clean-up of staging and support facilities is the responsibility of the Contractor.

B. Storage: Confine storage of materials to storage areas. Coordinate on-site storage requirements with the Government.

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C. Field offices, recreational vehicle, and storage sheds: An area at the project site can be made

4.5 available for locating a temporary field office, recreational vehicle parking, and storage sheds.

The temporary facilities can remain on site during construction. Coordinate size and location of area with Government prior to bringing in temporary facilities. Security and clean-up of temporary facility location is the responsibility of the Contractor.

SECURITY AND PROTECTION FACILITIES INSTALLATION

A. Environmental Protection: Provide protection, operate temporary facilities, and conduct construction in ways and by methods that comply with environmental regulations and that minimize possible air, waterway, and subsoil contamination or pollution or other undesirable effects.

B. Barricades, Warning Signs, and Lights: Comply with standards and code requirements for erecting structurally adequate barricades. Paint with appropriate colors, graphics, and warning signs to inform personnel and public of possible hazard. Where appropriate and needed, provide lighting, including flashing red or amber lights.

C. Fire Protection:

1. Store combustible materials in containers in fire-safe locations.

2. Maintain unobstructed access to fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, fire-protection facilities, stairways, and other access routes for firefighting. Prohibit smoking in hazardous fire-exposure areas.

3. Supervise welding operations, combustion-type temporary heating units, and similar sources of fire ignition.

PART 5 – EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

5.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section consists of general procedural requirements governing execution of the Work including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Construction layout.

2. Field engineering.

3. General installation of products.

4. Progress cleaning.

5. Starting and adjusting.

6. Protection of installed construction.

7. Correction of the Work.

5.2 EXAMINATION

A. Existing Conditions: Before beginning work, investigate and verify the existence and location of mechanical and electrical systems and other construction affecting the Work.

B. Acceptance of Conditions: Examine areas, and conditions, with Installer. Record observations.

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1. Examine roughing-in for electrical systems to verify actual locations of connections before equipment and fixture installation.

2. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

Proceeding with the Work indicates acceptance of surfaces and conditions.

5.3 PREPARATION

5.4

A. Field Measurements: Take field measurements as required to fit the Work properly.

B. Review of Contract Documents and Field Conditions: Immediately on discovery of the need for clarification of the Contract Documents, submit a request for information to the Government.

Include a detailed description of problem encountered, together with recommendations for changing the Contract Documents.

INSTALLATION

A. General: Locate the Work and components of the Work accurately, in correct alignment and elevation, as indicated.

1. Make vertical work plumb and make horizontal work level.

B. Anchors and Fasteners: Provide anchors and fasteners as required to anchor each component securely in place, accurately locate and align with other portions of the Work. Allow for building movement, including seismic requirements, thermal expansion, and contraction.

C. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions and recommendations for installing products.

D. Hazardous Materials: Use products, cleaners, and installation materials that are not considered hazardous.

5.5 PROGRESS CLEANING

A. General: Clean Project site and work areas daily, including common areas. Dispose of materials lawfully.

1. Comply with requirements in NFPA 241 for removal of combustible waste materials and debris.

2. Do not hold materials more than 7 days during normal weather or 3 days if the temperature is expected to rise above 80 deg F (27 deg C).

3. Containerize hazardous and unsanitary waste materials separately from other waste. Mark containers appropriately and dispose of legally, according to regulations.

B. Site: Maintain Project site free of waste materials and debris.

C. Work Areas: Clean areas where work is in progress to the level of cleanliness necessary for proper execution of the Work.

D. Waste Disposal: Burying or burning waste materials on-site will not be permitted. Washing waste materials down sewers or into waterways will not be permitted.

5.6 STARTING AND ADJUSTING

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A. Start equipment and operating components to confirm proper operation. Remove malfunctioning units, replace with new units, and retest.

B. Adjust operating components for proper operation without binding.

C. Test each piece of equipment to verify proper operation. Test and adjust controls and safeties.

Replace damaged and malfunctioning controls and equipment.

5.7 PROTECTION OF INSTALLED CONSTRUCTION

A. Provide final protection and maintain conditions that ensure installed Work is without damage or deterioration at time of Substantial Completion.

B. Comply with manufacturer’s written instructions for temperature and relative humidity.

5.8 CORRECTION OF THE WORK

A. Repair or remove and replace defective construction. Restore damaged substrates and finishes.

The Government shall not be charged any additional costs to correct any defective construction.

1. Repairing includes replacing defective parts, refinishing damaged surfaces, touching up with matching materials, and properly adjusting operating equipment.

PART 6 – OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

6.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This Section consists of administrative and procedural requirements for operation and maintenance manuals.

6.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit three manuals in final form at least 15 working days before final inspection.

6.3 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

A. Assemble a complete set of operation and maintenance data indicating the operation and maintenance of each system, subsystem, and piece of equipment not part of a system. Include operation and maintenance data required in individual Specification Sections and as follows:

1. Operation Data: Include emergency instructions and procedures, system and equipment descriptions, operating procedures, and sequence of operations.

2. Maintenance Data: Include manufacturer's information, list of spare parts, maintenance procedures, maintenance and service schedules for preventive and routine maintenance, and copies of warranties and bonds.

B. Organization: Unless otherwise indicated, organize each manual into a separate section for each system and subsystem, and a separate section for each piece of equipment not part of a system.

Each manual shall contain a title page, table of contents, and manual contents.

C. Title Page: Enclose title page in transparent plastic sleeve. Include the following information:

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1. Subject matter included in manual.

2. Name and address of Project.

3. Name and address of Forest.

4. Date of submittal.

5. Name, address, and telephone number of Contractor.

6. Cross-reference to related systems in other operation and maintenance manuals.

D. Table of Contents: List each product included in manual, identified by product name, indexed to content of volume, and cross-referenced to Specification Section.

E. Manual Contents: Organize into sets of manageable size. Arrange contents alphabetically by system, subsystem, and equipment. If possible, assemble instructions for subsystems, equipment, and components of one system into a single binder.

1. Binders: Heavy-duty, 3-ring, vinyl-covered, loose-leaf binders, in thickness necessary to accommodate contents, sized to hold 8-1/2-by-11-inch paper; with clear plastic sleeve on spine to hold label describing contents and with pockets inside covers to hold folded oversize sheets.

a. Identify each binder on front and spine, with printed title "OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL," Project title or name, and subject matter of contents.

Indicate volume number for multiple-volume sets.

2. Dividers: Heavy-paper dividers with plastic-covered tabs for each section. Mark each tab to indicate contents. Include typed list of products and major components of equipment included in the section on each divider, cross-referenced to Specification Section number and title of Project Manual.

3. Protective Plastic Sleeves: Transparent plastic sleeves designed to enclose diagnostic software diskettes for computerized electronic equipment.

4. Drawings: Attach reinforced, punched binder tabs on drawings and bind with text.

a. If oversize drawings are necessary, fold drawings to same size as text pages and use as foldouts.

b. If drawings are too large to be used as foldouts, fold and place drawings in labeled envelopes and bind envelopes in rear of manual. At appropriate locations in manual, insert typewritten pages indicating drawing titles, descriptions of contents, and drawing locations.

F. Content: Include operation and maintenance data required in individual Specification Sections and equipment descriptions, operating standards, operating procedures, operating logs, wiring and control diagrams, and license requirements.

G. Descriptions: Include the following:

1. Product name and model number.

2. Manufacturer's name.

3. Equipment identification with serial number of each component.

4. Equipment function.

5. Operating characteristics.

6. Performance curves.

7. Engineering data and tests.

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8. Complete nomenclature and number of replacement parts.

H. Source Information: For each product, list name, address, and telephone number of Installer or supplier.

I. Operating Procedures: Include startup, break-in, and control procedures; stopping and normal shutdown instructions; routine, normal, seasonal, and weekend operating instructions; and required sequences for electric or electronic systems.

J. Systems and Equipment Controls: Describe sequence of operation, and diagram controls as installed.

K. Maintenance Procedures: For each system, subsystem, and piece of equipment not part of a system, include manufacturers' maintenance documentation, maintenance procedures, maintenance and service schedules, drawings and diagrams for maintenance, nomenclature of parts and components, and recommended spare parts for each component part or piece of equipment.

L. Maintenance and Service Schedules: Include service and lubrication requirements, list of required lubricants for equipment, and separate schedules for preventive and routine maintenance and service with standard time allotment.

M. Warranties and Bonds: Include copies of warranties and bonds and lists of circumstances and conditions that would affect validity of warranties or bonds. Organize warranty documents into an orderly sequence based on the table of contents of the Project Manual.

1. Provide heavy paper dividers with plastic-covered tabs for each separate warranty. Mark tab to identify the product or installation. Provide a typed description of the product or installation, including the name of the product and the name, address, and telephone number of Installer.

PART 7 – CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

7.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section consists of administrative and procedural requirements for contract closeout, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Inspection procedures.

2. Project Record Documents.

3. Instruction of Government’s personnel.

4. Final cleaning.

7.2 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

A. Definition of Substantial Completion: The Date certified by the Government when construction is sufficiently complete, in accordance with the Contract Documents, so the Government can occupy or utilize the Work or designated portion thereof for the use for which it is intended, as expressed in the Contract Documents.

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B. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting inspection for determining date of Substantial Completion, complete the following. List items below that are incomplete in request.

1. Prepare a list of items to be completed and corrected (punch list), the value of items on the list, and reasons why the Work is not complete.

2. Advise the Government of pending insurance changeover requirements.

3. Submit specific warranties, workmanship bonds, final certifications, and similar documents.

4. Obtain and submit releases permitting Government unrestricted use of the Work and access to services and utilities. Include occupancy permits, operating certificates, and similar releases.

5. Prepare and submit Project Record Documents, operation and maintenance manuals, Final Completion construction photographs, and similar final record information.

6. Deliver tools, spare parts, extra materials, and similar items to location designated by Government. Label with manufacturer's name and model number where applicable.

7. Complete startup testing of systems.

8. Terminate and remove temporary facilities from Project site, along with construction tools and similar elements.

9. Complete final cleaning requirements, including touchup painting.

10. Touch up and otherwise repair and restore marred exposed finishes to eliminate visual defects.

C. Inspection: Submit a written request for inspection for Substantial Completion. On receipt of request, the Government will either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. The Government will prepare the Certificate of Substantial Completion after inspection or will notify Contractor of items, either on Contractor's list or additional items identified by the Government, that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued.

1. Reinspection: Request reinspection when the Work identified in previous inspections as incomplete is completed or corrected.

2. Results of completed inspection will form the basis of requirements for Final Completion.

7.3 FINAL COMPLETION

A. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting final inspection for determining date of Final Completion, complete the following:

1. Submit certified copy of the Government's Substantial Completion inspection list of items to be completed or corrected (punch list), endorsed and dated by the Government. The certified copy of the list shall state that each item has been completed or otherwise resolved for acceptance.

2. Instruct Government personnel in operation, adjustment, and maintenance of products, equipment, and systems.

B. Inspection: Submit a written request for final inspection for acceptance. On receipt of request, the Government will either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. The Government will prepare a final Certificate for Payment after inspection or will notify Contractor of construction that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued.

1. Reinspection: Request reinspection when the Work identified in previous inspections as incomplete is completed or corrected.

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7.4 LIST OF INCOMPLETE ITEMS (PUNCH LIST)

A. Preparation: Submit three copies of list. Include name and identification of each space and area affected by construction operations for incomplete items and items needing correction including, if necessary, areas disturbed by Contractor that are outside the limits of construction.

7.5 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

A. General: Do not use Project Record Documents for construction purposes. Protect Project Record Documents from deterioration and loss. Provide access to Project Record Documents for the Government's reference during normal working hours.

B. Submit record documents for review prior to request for final inspection.

C. Record Drawings: Maintain and submit one complete set of blue- or black-line white prints of Contract Drawings and Shop Drawings.

1. Mark Record Prints to show the actual installation where installation varies from that shown originally. Require individual or entity who obtained record data, whether individual or entity is Installer, subcontractor, or similar entity, to prepare the marked-up Record Prints.

a. Give particular attention to information on concealed elements that cannot be readily identified and recorded later.

b. Record data as soon as possible after obtaining it. Record and check the markup before enclosing concealed installations.

2. Mark record sets with erasable, red-colored pencil. Use other colors to distinguish between changes for different categories of the Work at the same location.

3. Note Construction Change Directive numbers, Change Order numbers, alternate numbers, and similar identification where applicable.

4. Identify and date each Record Drawing; include the designation "PROJECT RECORD DRAWING" in a prominent location. Organize into manageable sets; bind each set with durable paper cover sheets. Include identification on cover sheets.

7.6 DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING

A. Instruction: Instruct Government’s personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain systems, subsystems, and equipment not part of a system.

1. Provide instruction at mutually agreed-on times and places.

7.7 FINAL CLEANING

A. General: Provide final cleaning. Conduct cleaning and waste-removal operations to comply with local laws and ordinances and Federal and local environmental and antipollution regulations.

B. Cleaning Agents: Use cleaning materials and agents recommended by manufacturer or fabricator of the surface to be cleaned. Do not use cleaning agents that are potentially hazardous to health or property or that might damage finished surfaces.

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C. Complete the following cleaning operations before requesting inspection for certification of Substantial Completion for entire Project or for a portion of Project:

1. Clean Project site, yard, and grounds, in areas disturbed by construction activities, including landscape development areas, of rubbish, waste material, litter, and other foreign substances.

2. Remove tools, construction equipment, machinery, and surplus material from Project site.

3. Touch up and otherwise repair and restore marred, exposed finishes and surfaces. Replace finishes and surfaces that cannot be satisfactorily repaired or restored or that already show evidence of repair or restoration.

4. Leave Project clean and ready for occupancy.

D. Comply with safety standards for cleaning. Do not burn waste materials. Do not bury debris or excess materials on Government property. Do not discharge volatile, harmful, or dangerous materials into drainage systems. Remove waste materials from Project site and dispose of lawfully.

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EASTERN-INTERIOR FIELD OFFICE QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 014000

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for quality assurance and quality control including preparing and executing a quality control program.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.3

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 con-struction complies with requirements.

B. Quality-Control Services: Tests, inspections, procedures, and related actions during and after execution of the Work to evaluate that completed construction complies with requirements.

Services do not include contract enforcement activities performed by the Government.

CONFLICTING REQUIREMENTS

1.4

A. General: If compliance with two or more standards is specified and the standards establish different or conflicting requirements for minimum quantities or quality levels, comply with the most stringent requirement. Refer uncertainties and requirements that are different, but appar-ently equal, to the Government for a decision before proceeding.

B. Minimum Quantity or Quality Levels: The quantity or quality level shown or specified shall be the minimum provided or performed. The actual installation may comply exactly with the minimum quantity or quality specified, or it may exceed the minimum with reasonable limits.

To comply with these requirements, indicated numeric values are minimum or maximum, as appropriate, for the context of requirements. Refer uncertainties to the Government for a decision before proceeding.

SUBMITTALS

A. As specified in “Submittal Procedures” paragraph in Division 1 Section, “General Require-ments.”

B. Testing Agencies Qualification Data: Submit proof of qualifications and experience in the form of a recent report on the inspection of the testing agency by a recognized authority.

C. Quality Control Plan: At the time of the preconstruction conference, submit for approval a written Contractor Quality Control (CQC) plan.

1. The plan shall include:

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

b. A copy of a letter of direction to the Contractor's Quality Control Supervisor out-lining assigned duties.

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

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

e. Methods of monitoring and controlling environmental pollution and contamina-tion as required by regulations and laws.

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

3. The Government reserves the right to require changes in the plan during the contract pe-riod as necessary to obtain the quality specified.

4. No change in the approved plan may be made without written concurrence by the Government.

1.5

D. Contractor's Quality Control Daily Reports: Submit showing all inspections and tests on the first workday following the date covered by the report.

E. Test Reports:

1. Submit Daily Test Information Sheets with Quality Control Daily Reports.

2. Submit failing test results and proposed remedial actions within four hours of noted de-ficiency.

3. Submit through electronic submittal process.

4. Submit complete test results not later than three calendar days after the test was per-formed.

5. Test Reports shall be certified and include the following:

a. Date of issue.

b. Project title and number.

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

d. Dates and locations of samples and tests or inspections.

e. Names of individuals making tests and inspections.

f. Description of the Work and test and inspection method.

g. Identification of product and Specification Section.

h. Complete test or inspection data.

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

j. Ambient conditions at time of sample taking and testing and inspecting.

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

l. Name and signature of laboratory inspector.

m. Recommendations on retesting and reinspecting.

F. Off-Site Inspection Reports: Submit prior to shipment.

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

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 manufac-

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turer's products that are similar in material, design, and extent to those indicated for this Pro-ject.

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. Professional Engineer Qualifications: A professional engineer who is legally qualified to practice in jurisdiction where Project is located and who is experienced in providing engineer-ing services of the kind indicated. Engineering services are defined as those performed for in-stallations of the system, assembly, or product that are similar to those indicated for this Pro-ject in material, design, and extent.

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

F. Testing Laboratory and Equipment: All measuring devices, laboratory equipment, and in-struments shall be calibrated at established intervals against certified standards in accordance with NBS requirements. Upon request, measuring and testing devices shall be made available for use by the Government for verification tests.

1.6 QUALITY CONTROL

A. Designate a Quality Control Supervisor with the following responsibilities:

1. Quality Control Supervisor shall be on the project site whenever contract work is in progress. The Contractor’s Quality Control Supervisor may also perform the duties of Project Superintendent,

2. Complete Quality Control Daily Reports.

3. Have all work inspected and tested often enough to ensure that the quality of materials, workmanship, construction, finish, and functional performance is in compliance with applicable specifications and drawings.

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

5. Notify testing agencies at least 48 hours in advance of time when Work that requires testing or inspecting will be performed.

6. Where quality-control services are indicated as Contractor's responsibility, submit a cer-tified written report, in duplicate, of each quality-control service.

7. Testing and inspecting requested by Contractor and not required by the Contract Docu-ments are Contractor's responsibility.

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