Attach 3 Master Specifications.pdf

NCCCA REPLACEMENT WATER SOFTENER STATEMENT OF WORK

ATTACHMENT C

MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 01 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 22 00 PLUMBING GENERAL

DIVISION 22 31 WATER SOFTENERS

STANDARD USDA FORMS

HOT WORK PERMIT

DAILY INSPECTION REPORT

TABLES OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 00 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS PAGE 3

DIVISION 22 PLUMBING

SECTION 22 00 00 PLUMBING GENERAL PAGE 20

DIVISION 22 PLUMBING

SECTION 22 31 00 WATER SOFTENERS PAGE 32

SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 00 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

1.2 PRIOR TO COMMENCING WORK

1.3 TRAINING

1.4 PROJECT COORDINATION

PART 2 SUBMITTALS - GENERAL

2.1 SAFETY SUBMITTALS

2.2 PANDEMIC SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESS TO ARS LOCATIONS/WORKSITES

2.3 CONSTRUCTION MONITORING

2.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

2.4.1 Security Plan

2.4.2 Contractor Personnel

2.4.3 Security Procedures

2.4.4 Document Control

2.4.5 Motor Vehicle Restrictions

2.5 FIRE SAFETY

2.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

2.7 UTILITIES SERVICES

2.8 ALTERATIONS

2.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

2.10 USE OF ROADWAYS

2.11 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

2.12 TESTS

2.13 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT

2.13.1 Responsibilities

2.13.2 Procedures

PART 3 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION

3.1 GENERAL

3.2 NOTIFICATION AND COMPLIANCE

3.3 EXPRESSED WARRANTY

3.4 LATENT DEFECTS

SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

Contractor shall completely prepare the site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work as required by the contract documents.

All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with ARS security management program, obtain permission of the ARS Location Manager, be identified by project and employer by wearing contractor issued identification badges at all times on ARS property, and restricted from unauthorized access.

1.2 PRIOR TO COMMENCING WORK

The General Contractor shall provide proof that an OSHA certified “competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

The General Contractor and Tradesmen shall receive an On-site Safety briefing from the location Facilities Manager or designated representative.

1.3 TRAINING

All employees of the general contractor or subcontractors shall have the 10-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and /or other relevant competency training. Supervisors shall have completed the 30-hour OSHA training.

Submit training records of all such employees to the Contracting Officer for approval before the start of work.

1.4 PROJECT COORDINATION

Construction Project Schedule: See contract, FAR 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts. The Contractor will not begin actual work until the construction project schedule has been approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall submit one electronic copy of the updated construction project schedule with each progress payment request.

Contract Inspector’s Daily Report: Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer a daily report listing the names of all those present on the job site each day, along with their Job Classification, hours of work and a brief description of the work performed by each on that day. The Contract Inspector’s Daily Report is to be submitted at the beginning of work each day for the previous day’s work and shall be maintained throughout the term of the contract.

Formal Meetings: Any meeting (deemed formal by the contractor, the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or the Contracting Officer will have the minutes of said meeting prepared by the contractor with copies provided to the COR and Contracting Officer within twenty-four (24) hours of meeting time. The minutes will include:

Date, Name of Attendees (with contact info), Old Business, and New Business subjects (or narratives). Regardless of who requests a meeting (the COR or the Contractor or the Contracting Officer) the contractor may be required to provided hard copy pictures of the issues to be discussed. Each issue will be linked to a contract specification section number and/or subject area by page number.

Issues discussed will also include an action/completion date.

2 SUBMITTALS – GENERAL

All submittals referenced by the procurement documents including but not limited to Plans, Specifications, Statements of Work (SOW), Supplemental Information, etc. shall be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer (CO) and Construction Officer Representative (COR).

All material sample submittals referenced by the procurement documents including but not limited to Plans, Specifications, Statements of Work (SOW), Supplemental Information, etc. shall be provided to the Contracting Officer (CO), Construction Officer Representative (COR) and Location Monitor/Facilities Manager

(LM/FM).

All items submitted shall be accompanied by the SUBMITTAL LOG appended to the GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS. The Contractor shall maintain one (1) log for all submittals and shall update the information as required by Construction Progress.

2.1 SAFETY SUBMITTALS

Contractor shall submit a "site specific" Safety Plan to the Contracting Officer that describes how the contractor is to comply with all applicable OSHA standards and NFPA codes pertaining to construction work to include, but not limited to: General Safety and Health Provisions, Occupational Health and Environmental Controls, Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment, Hand and Power Tools, Welding and Cutting, Electrical, Scaffolds, Fall Protection, Excavations, Demolition, Stairways and Ladders, Toxic and Hazardous Substances, Confined Space Entry, Lockout/Tagout, Respiratory Protection, Hearing Protection.

Safety Plan shall identify Contractor and sub-contractor employees who are authorized/qualified to perform electrical work. No work shall proceed until written approval of the Safety Plan by the Contracting Officer. Safety Plan shall describe how the Contractor and/or sub-contractors are to secure equipment, supplies, tools, and chemical products. Contractor and/or sub-contractor equipment, supplies, tools, and chemical products are to be under the control of the Contractor at all times, equipment, supplies tools, and chemical products found not to be under the control of the Contractor or sub-contractor are subject to confiscation and will be reported to the Contracting Officer.

2.2 PANDEMIC SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESS TO ARS LOCATIONS/WORKSITES

Contractor shall submit pandemic plans for review and approval 2 weeks before any site visit or mobilization

Contractor must follow all State and Local guidelines for entry into the state which may include testing, quarantine, etc.

Plans must show compliance with any State Construction Guidelines

See Appendix A: USDA Standard Forms for:

• Northeast Area Covid-19 Program Approval Procedures for Site Visit

• Sample Covid Safety Plan

• Visitor Contractor Wellness Check

2.3 CONSTRUCTION MONITORING

The Contractor shall inspect the entire construction site daily, including days without construction work if there are NFPA 101 Life Safety Code deficiencies existing while construction work is shut down, the results of that inspection shall be documented on the attachment “DAILY INSPECTION FORM”, and the form is to be signed and submitted to the Contracting Officer.

Contractor shall provide continuous monitoring for noise, dust, chemical vapor generation, volatile organic compounds, and vibration.

At no time shall noise exposure to any ARS staff exceed 75 dB.

Contractor shall provide to the COR with copies to the Contracting Officer a written weekly update of the all test results in addition to the proposed work for the subsequent two weeks (a two week “look-ahead”)involving any construction activity that will produce loud noises, heavy vibrations, strong smells, or significant dust inside ARS staff occupied space.

Contractor and sub-contractors shall notify in writing the Contracting Officer at least one week prior to executing high risk work (this may be included in the two week “look-ahead” update). High risk work includes, but is not limited to, tasks requiring Lockout/Tag Out, live electrical work, hot work, work at heights, trenching/ shoring, crane operations, and confined space entry. Contractor’s Competent Person shall provide the COR with a copy to the Contracting Officer written weekly documented safety inspection results.

Contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer for approval, copies of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for EVERY CHEMICAL WITHOUT EXCEPTION prior to bringing such chemical on the work site.

2.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

2.4.1 Security Plan:

The security plan defines both physical and administrative security procedures that will remain effective for the entire duration of the project.

The General Contractor is responsible for assuring that all sub-contractors working on the project and their employees also comply with these regulations.

2.4.2 Contractor Personnel:

Upon receipt of contract award, the Contractor shall provide information about applicable contract employees requiring routine physical access to the construction site, including that of all sub-contractors. Completion of the attached forms additionally Form SF- 87 fingerprint cards (2 sets), and successful completion of the background investigation are required before Contractor staff may enter the work site. All background investigation information shall be provided directly to: Personnel Security and Suitability Office 5601 Sunnyside Ave, Beltsville, MD 20705

Each employee shall be furnished with a badge by the Government for access to construction site. This badge must be worn so as to be clearly visible at all times while on the work site.

2.4.3 Security Procedures:

Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate badges. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, The Contractor shall give a ten (10) day notice to the Contracting Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

No photography of ARS premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer.

ARS reserves the right to close or shut down the project site and order the Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency or Government shutdown. The Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

2.4.4 Document Control:

The Contractor is responsible for safekeeping of all drawings, project manuals and other project information. This information shall be shared only with those with a specific need to accomplish the project.

These documents shall not be removed or transmitted from the project site without the written approval of Contracting Officer.

All paper waste or electronic media such as CD’s and diskettes shall be shredded and destroyed in a manner acceptable to the ARS.

2.4.5 Motor Vehicle Restrictions

Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted 24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies and Contractor must be on site to receive all deliveries.

Separate permits shall be issued for Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

2.5 FIRE SAFETY

Applicable Publications: Publications listed below form part of this Article to extent referenced. Publications are referenced in text by basic designations only.

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

E84-2007 Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

10-2006 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers 30-2003 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code 51B-2003 Standard for Fire Prevention during Welding, Cutting and

Other Hot Work

National Electrical Code

241-2004 Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

Fire Safety Plan: Establish and maintain a fire protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1926. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific fire safety measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to the Contracting Officer for review for compliance with contract requirements. Prior to any worker for the contractor or subcontractors beginning work, they shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the contractor’s competent person per OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, ARS safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of ARS equipment, etc.

Documentation shall be provided to the Contracting Officer that individuals have undergone contractor’s safety briefing.

Site and Building Access: Maintain free and unobstructed access to facility emergency services and for fire, police and other emergency response forces in accordance with NFPA 241.

Separate temporary facilities, such as trailers, storage sheds, and dumpsters, from existing buildings and new construction by distances in accordance with NFPA 241. For small facilities with less than 20 feet exposing overall length, separate by 10 feet.

Temporary Heating and Electrical: Install, use and maintain installations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 70.

Means of Egress: Do not block exiting for occupied buildings, including paths from exits to roads. Minimize disruptions and coordinate with Contracting Officer.

Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed egress. Inspect daily. Report findings and corrective actions weekly to the Contracting Officer.

Fire Extinguishers: Provide and maintain extinguishers in construction areas and temporary storage areas in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 10.

Flammable and Combustible Liquids: Store, dispense and use liquids in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 30.

Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair automatic sprinklers, smoke and heat detection, and fire alarm systems, except for portions immediately under construction, and temporarily for connections. Provide fire watch for impairments more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period. Request interruptions in accordance with Article, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, and coordinate with the Contracting Officer. All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms, sprinklers) located in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated with the Contracting Officer. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the General Contractor and copies provided to the Contracting Officer.

Smoke Detectors: Prevent accidental operation. Remove temporary covers at end of work operations each day. Coordinate with the Contracting

Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with the Contracting Officer.

Designate contractor's responsible project-site fire prevention program manager to coordinate permit hot work.

Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Inspect entire construction area weekly. Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to the COR with a copy to the Contracting

Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in and adjacent to construction areas inside existing buildings and additions under construction. In separate and detached buildings under construction, smoking is prohibited except in designated smoking rest areas.

Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241. Remove from buildings daily.

Perform other construction, alteration, and demolition operations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.

2.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers, and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the Contracting Officer.

Workers are subject to rules of the Location applicable to their conduct which shall be provided by the Contracting Officer.

Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Location as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied during construction except as permitted by the Contracting Officer where required by limited working space.

Do not store materials and equipment in other than assigned areas.

Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by the ARS in quantities sufficient for not more than two (2) workdays.

Where access by ARS personnel to vacated portions of buildings is not required, storage of Contractor's materials and equipment may be permitted subject to fire and safety requirements.

Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the ARS operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to ARS personnel through construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment.

Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by ARS so that operations will continue during the construction period.

2.7 UTILITIES SERVICES

Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for ARS at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by the Contracting Officer.

No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior written approval of the Contracting Officer. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without the Contracting Officer’s prior knowledge and written approval.

Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to the Contracting Officer, in writing, Two weeks advanced notice and again 48 hours in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of ARS. Interruption time approved by ARS may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of the Contracting Officer. Such approval will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical.

To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of ARS traffic, comply with the following:

Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles.

Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by Contracting Officer. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Article

1.14, USE OF ROADWAYS.

2.8 ALTERATIONS

Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the Contracting Officer or their designated representative, of areas of the building in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed, to the COR with a copy to the Contracting Officer.

Shall note any discrepancies between drawings and existing conditions at site.

Shall designate areas for working space, materials storage and routes of access to areas within buildings where alterations occur, and which have been agreed upon by Contractor and Contracting Officer.

2.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

Materials and equipment accruing from work removed and from demolition of buildings or structures, or parts thereof, shall be disposed of as follows:

Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Store such items where directed by Contracting Officer.

Items not reserved shall become property of the Contractor and be removed by Contractor from ARS property.

Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contract shall remain the property of the Government. When rooms and spaces are vacated by the ARS during the alteration period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

Upon completion of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged.

Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.) disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workers to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are indicated on drawings and which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

2.10 USE OF ROADWAYS

For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on ARS property and, when authorized by the Contracting Officer, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed by the Contractor at Contractor's expense.

2.11 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

See contract, FAR Clause 52.236-14, Availability and Use of Utility Services.

2.12 TESTS

Conduct final tests required in various sections of specifications in presence of an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer.

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, instruments, and forms, to conduct and record such tests.

2.13 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT

2.13.1 Responsibilities. The contractor shall employ processes that ensure the generation of as little waste as possible and shall avoid the generation of waste due to the following:

1. Over-packaging

2. Error

3. Poor planning, layout

4. Over ordering

5. Breakage

6. Mishandling

7. Contamination

8. General weather damage, excluding extreme acts of nature (i.e.

tornados, hurricanes, flash floods, blizzards, etc.)

2.13.2 Procedures. Of the inevitable waste that is generated, as many of the waste materials as economically feasible shall be reused, salvaged, or recycled. Waste disposal in landfills shall be minimized to the greatest extent possible.

A. Waste Diversion Goals:

Demolition, Major Remodeling: Minimum 10% of total project waste shall be diverted from landfill. Interior Remodeling: Minimum 10% of total project waste shall be diverted from landfill.

The following waste categories, at a minimum, shall be diverted from landfill:

Green waste (biodegradable landscaping materials Soil Inert material (concrete, asphalt, masonry) Clean dimensional wood, palette wood Engineered wood products: plywood, particle board, I-joists, etc.

Cardboard, paper, packaging Asphalt roofing materials Insulation Gypsum board Carpet and pad Paint Plastics: ABS, PVC Beverage containers.

Description of Work Includes:

Waste Management Plan development and implementation Meetings to discuss goals, issues, and training for the Waste Management Plan Techniques to minimize waste generation Sorting and separation of waste materials Reuse of salvaged materials on site Salvage of existing materials and items for reuse or resale Recycling of materials that cannot be reused or sold Record keeping of receipts and records of salvaged, recycled or land filled materials

Related Elements:

Alternates Construction Waste Management Site Demolition Site Clearing Slope Protection/Erosion Control Asphalt Concrete Crushed Stone Paving Portland Cement Concrete Paving Valve Boxes Storm Sewers Chain Link Fences and Gates Walk, Road and Parking Appurtenances Miscellaneous Landscaping Materials Concrete, Concrete Formwork, and Concrete Reinforcement Cast-in-Place Concrete Unit Masonry Structural Steel Steel Roof Deck/Steel Floor Deck Cold Formed Metal Framing

Metal Fabrications Rough and Finish Carpentry Engineered Structural Wood Plastic Lumber Building Insulation Modified Bitumen Roofing Metal Doors Wood and Plastic Doors and Frames Metal Support Systems Gypsum Wallboard Acoustical Treatment Resilient Flooring Tile and Carpet Painting Toilet Compartments Louvers and Vents Signage and Graphics Ductwork and Ductwork Accessories

1. Definitions

Class III Landfill: A landfill that accepts non-hazardous resources such as household, commercial and industrial waste resulting from construction, remodeling, repair, and demolition operations.

Clean: Untreated and unpainted; uncontaminated with adhesives, oils, solvents, mastics and like products.

Construction and Demolition Waste: Includes all non-hazardous resources resulting from construction, remodeling, alterations, repair, and demolition operations.

Dismantle: The process of parting out a building in such a way as to preserve the usefulness of its materials and components.

Disposal: Acceptance of solid wastes at a legally operating facility for the purpose of land filling (includes Class III landfills and inert fills).

Inert Backfill Site: A location, other than inert fill or other disposal facility, to which inert materials are taken for the purpose of filling an excavation, shoring or other soil engineering operation.

Inert Fill: A facility that can legally accept inert waste, such as asphalt and concrete exclusively for the purpose of disposal.

Inert Solids/Inert Waste: Non-liquid solid resources including, but not limited to, soil and concrete that does not contain hazardous waste or soluble pollutants at concentrations in excess of water-quality objectives established by a regional water board, and does not contain significant quantities of decomposable solid resources.

Mixed Debris: Loads that include commingled recyclable and non-recyclable materials generated at the construction site.

Mixed Debris Recycling Facility: A solid resource processing facility that accepts loads of mixed construction and demolition debris for the purpose of recovering re-usable and recyclable materials and disposing non-recyclable materials.

Permitted Waste Hauler: A company that holds a valid permit to collect and transport solid wastes from individuals or businesses for the purpose of recycling or disposal.

Recycling: The process of sorting, cleansing, treating, and reconstituting materials for the purpose of using the altered form in the manufacture of a new product. Recycling does not include burning, incinerating or thermally destroying solid waste.

On-site Recycling. Materials that are sorted and processed on site for use in an altered state in the work, i.e. concrete crushed for use as a sub-base in paving.

Off-site Recycling. Materials hauled to a location and used in an altered form in the manufacture of new products.

Recycling Facility: An operation that can legally accept materials for the purpose of processing the materials into an altered form for the manufacture of new products. Depending on the types of materials accepted and operating procedures, a recycling facility may or may not be required to have a solid waste facility permit or be regulated by the local enforcement agency.

Re-Use: Materials that are recovered for use in the same form, on-site or off-site.

Return: To give back reusable items or unused products to vendors for credit.

Salvage: To remove waste materials from the site for resale or re-use by a third party.

Source-Separated Materials: Materials that are sorted by type at the site for the purpose of reuse and recycling.

Solid Waste: Materials that have been designated as non-recyclable and are discarded for the purposes of disposal.

Transfer Station: A facility that can legally accept solid waste for the purpose of temporarily storing the materials for re-loading onto other trucks and transporting them to a landfill for disposal or recovering some materials for re-use or recycling.

2. Guides. No preference is given to the recycles listed below; they are listed for the convenience of the contractor.

Dirt/clean fill Green/landscaping waste Concrete, asphaltic concrete Cardboard, paper, packaging Clean dimensional wood, palette wood Usable palettes.

Metals from banding, ductwork, piping, rebar, roofing, other trim, steel, iron, galvanized sheet steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, zinc, lead, brass, and bronze

Carpet and pad Gypsum board Paint Insulation Asphalt shingles Beverage containers

B. Submittals

1. Waste Management Plan.

Prior to any waste removal, the Contractor shall submit their Waste Management Plan to the ARS. The Plan shall contain the following:

Analysis of the estimated job site waste to be generated, including types and quantities Proposed alternatives to land filling. Contractor shall prepare a list of each material proposed to be salvaged, re-used, or recycled during the course of the project Methods handling of materials to be recycled.

On Site:

Materials separation Materials storage Materials protection, where applicable

Off site:

Provide name of mixed debris recycling facility; include list of materials to be recycled

Procedures. A description of the means to be employed in recycling the above materials consistent with requirements for acceptance by designated facilities

Landfill Options. The name of the landfill(s) where trash will be disposed of

Meetings. Contractor shall conduct Construction Waste Management meetings. Meetings shall include the Subcontractor, the Project Manager and representatives as designated by the Contracting Officer. At a minimum, waste management goals and issues shall be discussed at pre-bid meetings, pre-construction meetings and regular job-site meetings.

Transportation. A description of the means of transportation of the recyclable materials (whether materials will be site-separated and self-hauled to designated facilities, or whether mixed materials will be collected by a waste hauler and removed from the site) and destination of materials.

2. Waste Management Plan Implementation

Manager. The contractor shall designate an on-site party (or parties) responsible for instructing workers and subcontractors and overseeing and documenting results of the Waste Management Plan for the project.

Distribution. The contractor shall distribute copies of the Waste Management Plan to the Contracting Officer and Location Manager.

Instruction. The contractor shall provide on-site instruction of appropriate separation, handling, recycling, salvage, reuse and return methods to be used by all parties at appropriate stages of the project.

Separation Facilities. The contractor shall lay out and label a specific area to facilitate separation of materials for reuse, salvage, recycling, and return. Recycling and waste bin areas are to be kept neat and clean and clearly marked in order to avoid contamination or mixing of materials.

Hazardous Wastes. Hazardous wastes shall be separated, stored, and disposed of according to local, state and federal regulations.

3. Reports: The Contractor shall submit (monthly, quarterly, at end of job) a Waste Management Progress Report. The report shall contain the amount (in tons or cubic yards) of material land filled from the project, the identity of the landfill, the total amount of tipping fees paid at the landfill and the total disposal cost. Include legible copies of manifests, weight tickets, receipts ,and invoices. Manifests shall be from recycle and/or disposal site operators that can legally accept the materials for the purpose of reuse, recycling, or disposal.

For each material recycled, reused, or salvaged from the project, provide the following:

Amount (in tons or cubic yards)

Date removed from the job site

Receiving party

Transportation cost

Amount of any money paid or received for the recycled or salvaged material. Net total cost or savings of salvage or recycling each material. Attach manifests, weight tickets, receipts, and/or invoices.

Indicate the project information, including project title, name of company completing form, and beginning and ending dates of period covered by summary form.

3 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION

3.1 GENERAL: In addition to any other warranties set out elsewhere in this contract, the Contractor warrants that work performed under this contract conforms to the contract requirements and is free of any defect of equipment, material or design furnished, or workmanship performed by the Contractor or any of his subcontractors or suppliers at any tier. Such warranty shall continue for a period of one year from the date of final acceptance of the project. Under this warranty, the Contractor shall remedy at his own expense any such failure to conform or any such defect. In addition, the Contractor shall remedy at his own expense any damage to Government owned or controlled real or personal property, when that damage is the result of the Contractor's failure to conform to contract requirements or any such defect of equipment, material, workmanship, or design. The Contractor shall also restore any work damaged in fulfilling the terms of this clause. The Contractor's warranty with respect to work repaired or replaced hereunder will run for one year from the date of such repair or replacement.

3.2 NOTIFICATION AND COMPLIANCE: The Government shall notify the Contractor in writing within a reasonable time after the discovery of any failure, defect, or damage. Should the Contractor fail to remedy any failure, defect, or damage described in paragraph 1.1.1 above within a reasonable time after receipt of notice thereof, the Government shall have the right to replace or repair and have the cost billed to the Contractor.

3.3 EXPRESSED WARRANTY: In addition to the other rights and remedies provided by this clause, all subcontractors', manufacturers', and suppliers' warranties expressed or implied, respecting any work and materials shall, at the direction of the Government, be enforced by the Contractor for the benefit of the Government. In such case, if the Contractor's warranty under paragraph 2.1 above has expired, any suit directed by the Government to enforce a subcontractor's, manufacturer's, or supplier's warranty shall be at the expense of the Government. The Contractor shall obtain any warranties which the subcontractors, manufacturers, or suppliers would give in normal commercial practice. If so directed by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall require any such warranties to be executed in writing to the Government.

3.4 LATENT DEFECTS: The Warranty specified herein shall not limit the Government's rights with respect to latent defects, gross mistake, or fraud.

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01 00 00 Employee 10-Hour OSHA Construction Safety Course 1.3 G

Construction Project Schedule 1.4 G Contract Inspector's Daily Report 1.4 G Site Specific Safety Plan 2.1 G COVID Safety Plan 2.2 G Visitor Contractor Wellness Check 2.2 G

Security Plan 2.4.1 G Request to Interrupt Utilty Services 2.7 G Tests 2.12 G

Waste Managent Plan 2.13.2 B1 G Waste Management Reports 2.13.2 B3 G

Warranty 3.1 G

22 00 00 SD-02 Shop Drawings 1.2 G SD-03 Product Data 1.2 G Cut Sheets 1.2 G Installation Instructions 1.2 G Material Safety Data Sheets 1.2 G SD-06 Test Reports 1.2 G Test of Check Valve 1.2 G SD-07 Certificates of Material and Equipment

1.2 G

SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Manual

1.2 G

Hot Work Permit 1.5.1 G System Flushing and Disinfection 3.2 G

22 31 00 SD-02 Shop Drawings Installation 1.2 G SD-03 Product Data 1.2 G Softening Equipment 1.2 G Brine Tank 1.2 G PH Monitor/Meter 1.2 G Liquid Chlorination System 1.2 G Trubidity Data Logger 1.2 G Pressure Sensor 1.2 G Spare Parts 1.2 G Field Instructions 1.2 G SD-06 Tests Reports Softening Equipment 1.2 G SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Instructions

1.2 G

Extra Materials 1.4 G

SUBMITTAL REGISTER CONTRACT NO.

NCCCWA LEETTOWN WV

REPLACE WATER SOFTENERS

CONTRACTOR

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T R A N S M I T T A L N O

S P E C S E C T

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REMARKS

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

SECTION 22 00 00

PLUMBING, GENERAL PURPOSE

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

1.2 SUBMITTALS

1.3 STANDARD PRODUCTS

1.3.1 Alternative Qualifications

1.3.2 Service Support

1.3.3 Manufacturer's Nameplate

1.3.4 Modification of References

1.3.4.1 Definitions

1.3.4.2 Administrative Interpretations

1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

1.5 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

1.5.1 Welding

1.6 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

1.7 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

1.8 INSTRUCTION TO GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL

1.9 ACCESSIBILITY OF EQUIPMENT

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

2.1.1 Pipe Joint Materials

2.1.2 Miscellaneous Materials

2.2 PIPE HANGERS, INSERTS, AND SUPPORTS

2.3 VALVES

2.4 BACKFLOW PREVENTERS

2.5 MISCELLANEOUS PIPING ITEMS

2.5.1 Pipe Hangers (Supports)

2.5.2 Nameplates

2.5.3 Labels

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

3.1.1 Water Pipe, Fittings, and Connections

3.1.1.1 Cutting and Repairing

3.1.1.2 Protection of Fixtures, Materials, and Equipment

3.1.1.3 Expansion and Contraction of Piping

3.1.2 Joints

3.1.2.1 Threaded

3.1.2.2 Unions and Flanges

3.1.2.3 Plastic Pipe

3.1.3 Fire Seal

3.1.4 Supports

3.1.4.1 General

3.1.4.2 Pipe Supports and Structural Bracing, Seismic Requirements

3.1.4.3 Pipe Hangers, Inserts, and Supports

3.1.4.4 Structural Attachments

3.1.5 Welded Installation

3.1.6 Pipe Cleanouts

3.2 TESTS, FLUSHING AND DISINFECTION

3.2.1 Plumbing System

3.2.1.1 Test of Check Valve

3.2.2 Defective Work

3.2.3 System Flushing

3.2.3.1 During Flushing

3.2.3.2 After Flushing

SECTION 22 00 00

PLUMBING, GENERAL PURPOSE

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (ASME)

ASME A112.14.1 (2003; R 2017) Backwater Valves

AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION (AWWA)

AWWA 10084 (2017) Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater

AWWA B300 (2010; Addenda 2011) Hypochlorites

AWWA B301 (2010) Liquid Chlorine

AWWA C651 (2014) Standard for Disinfecting Water

Mains

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM D638 (2014) Standard Test Method for Tensile

Properties of Plastics

ASTM D1785 (2015; E 2018) Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC), Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40, 80, and 120

ASTM D2241 (2015) Standard Specification for

Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pressure-Rated Pipe (SDR Series)

ASTM D2464 (2015) Standard Specification for Threaded

Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80

ASTM D2467 (2015) Standard Specification for

Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80

ASTM D2564 (2012) Standard Specification for Solvent

Cements for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Piping Systems

ASTM D2672 (2014) Joints for IPS PVC Pipe Using

Solvent Cement

ASTM D2855 (2015) Standard Practice for Making Solvent-Cemented Joints with Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pipe and Fittings

MANUFACTURERS STANDARDIZATION SOCIETY OF THE VALVE AND FITTINGS

INDUSTRY (MSS)

MSS SP-25 (2018) Standard Marking System for Valves, Fittings, Flanges and Unions

MSS SP-58 (2018) Pipe Hangers and Supports - Materials, Design and Manufacture, Selection, Application, and Installation

MSS SP-67 (2017; Errata 1 2017) Butterfly Valves

MSS SP-80 (2013) Bronze Gate, Globe, Angle and Check Valves

MSS SP-83 (2014) Class 3000 Steel Pipe Unions Socket

Welding and Threaded

MSS SP-85 (2011) Gray Iron Globe & Angle Valves Flanged and Threaded Ends

MSS SP-110 (2010) Ball Valves Threaded, Socket-Welding, Solder Joint, Grooved and Flared Ends

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA)

NEMA 250 (2018) Enclosures for Electrical Equipment

(1000 Volts Maximum)

NEMA MG 1 (2018) Motors and Generators

NEMA MG 11 (1977; R 2012) Energy Management Guide for Selection and Use of Single-Phase Motors

NSF INTERNATIONAL (NSF)

NSF 372 (2016) Drinking Water System Components - Lead Content

NSF/ANSI 14 (2018) Plastics Piping System Components and Related Materials

NSF/ANSI 61 (2019) Drinking Water System Components - Health Effects

PLASTIC PIPE AND FITTINGS ASSOCIATION (PPFA)

PPFA Fire Man (2016) Firestopping: Plastic Pipe in Fire

Resistive Construction

U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)

EPA SM 9223 (2004) Enzyme Substrate Coliform Test

PL 93-523

U.S.

NATIONAL

ARCHIVES

(1974; A 1999) Safe Drinking Water Act

AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

40 CFR 141.80 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations; Control of Lead and Copper;

General Requirements

1.2 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are [for Contractor Quality Control approval.][for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government.] Submittals with an "S" are for inclusion in the Sustainability eNotebook, in conformance to Section 01 33 29 SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING. Submit the following in accordance with Section

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Plumbing System (G)

Detail drawings consisting of schedules, performance charts, instructions, diagrams, and other information to illustrate the requirements and operations of systems that are not covered by the Plumbing Code. Detail drawings for the complete plumbing system including piping layouts and locations of connections; dimensions for roughing-in, foundation, and support points; schematic diagrams and wiring diagrams or connection and interconnection diagrams. Detail drawings shall indicate clearances required for maintenance and operation. Where piping and equipment are to be supported other than as indicated, details shall include loadings and proposed support methods. Mechanical drawings, plans, elevations views and details shall be drawn to scale.

SD-03 Product Data

Cuts Sheets (G)

Manufacturer’s Installation Instructions (G)

Material Safety Data Sheets (G)

SD-06 Test Reports (G)

Tests, Flushing, and Disinfection

Test reports in booklet form showing all field tests performed to adjust each component and all field tests performed to prove compliance with the specified performance criteria, completion and testing of the installed system. Each test report shall indicate the final position of controls.

Test of Check Valve (G)

Certification of proper operation shall be as accomplished in accordance with state regulations by an individual certified by the state to perform such tests. If no state requirement exists, the Contractor shall have the manufacturer's representative test the device, to ensure the unit is properly installed and performing as intended. The Contractor shall provide written documentation of the tests performed and signed by the individual performing the tests.

SD-07 Certificates Materials and Equipment (G)

Where equipment is specified to conform to requirements of the Local or National Plumbing Code, the design, fabrication, and installation shall conform to the code. Receipt of Building Permit shall be evidence of certification.

SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

Plumbing System (G)

Submit in accordance with Section 01 78 23 OPERATION AND

MAINTENANCE DATA.

1.3 STANDARD PRODUCTS

Specified materials and equipment shall be standard products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacture of such products.

Specified equipment shall essentially duplicate equipment that has performed satisfactorily at least two years prior to bid opening.

Standard products shall have been in satisfactory commercial or industrial use for 2 years prior to bid opening. The 2-year use shall include applications of equipment and materials under similar circumstances and of similar size. The product shall have been for sale on the commercial market through advertisements, manufacturers' catalogs, or brochures during the 2-year period.

1.3.1 Alternative Qualifications

Products having less than a two-year field service record will be acceptable if a certified record of satisfactory field operation for not less than 6000 hours, exclusive of the manufacturer's factory or laboratory tests, can be shown.

1.3.2 Service Support

The equipment items shall be supported by service organizations. Submit a certified list of qualified permanent service organizations for support of the equipment which includes their addresses and qualifications. These service organizations shall be reasonably convenient to the equipment installation and able to render satisfactory service to the equipment on a regular and emergency basis during the warranty period of the contract.

1.3.3 Manufacturer's Nameplate

Each item of equipment shall have a nameplate bearing the manufacturer's name, address, model number, and serial number securely affixed in a conspicuous place; the nameplate of the distributing agent will not be acceptable.

1.3.4 Modification of References

In each of the publications referred to herein, consider the advisory provisions to be mandatory, as though the word, "shall" had been substituted for "should" wherever it appears. Interpret references in these publications to the "authority having jurisdiction", or words of similar meaning, to mean the Contracting Officer.

1.3.4.1 Definitions

For the International Code Council (ICC) Codes referenced in the contract documents, advisory provisions shall be considered mandatory, the word "should" shall be interpreted as "shall." Reference to the "code official" shall be interpreted to mean the "Contracting Officer."

References to the "permit holder" shall be interpreted to mean the "Contractor."

1.3.4.2 Administrative Interpretations

For ICC Codes referenced in the contract documents, the provisions of Chapter 1, "Administrator," do not apply. These administrative requirements are covered by the applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) included in this contract and by the authority granted to the Officer in Charge of Construction to administer the construction of this project. References in the ICC Codes to sections of Chapter 1, shall be applied appropriately by the Contracting Officer as authorized by his administrative cognizance and the FAR.

1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

Handle, store, and protect equipment and materials to prevent damage before and during installation in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, and as approved by the Contracting Officer. Replace damaged or defective items.

1.5 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

1.5.1 Welding

IF REQUIRED, Piping shall be welded in accordance with qualified procedures using performance-qualified welders and welding operators.

Procedures and welders shall be qualified in accordance with ASME BPVC SEC IX. Welding procedures qualified by others, and welders and welding operators qualified by another employer, may be accepted as permitted by

ASME B31.1.

The Contracting Officer shall be notified 48 hours in advance of welding operations. A “ Hot Work Permit” shall be required for each welding operation.

1.6 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

Unless otherwise required by Local Authority, plumbing work shall be in accordance with the ICC.

1.7 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

The Contractor shall become familiar with details of the work, verify dimensions in the field, and advise the Contracting Officer of any discrepancy before performing any work.

1.8 INSTRUCTION TO GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL

When specified in other sections, furnish the services of competent instructors to give full instruction to the designated Government personnel in the adjustment, operation, and maintenance, including pertinent safety requirements,…