Attach1.1240LU26Q0109ProjectSpecifications.pdf

Attachment 1

Project Specifications

TABLE OF CONTENTS

RED RIVER WORK CENTER

MANHOLE SEALING PROJECT

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01010 Summary of Work SECTION 01040 Coordination and Site Conditions SECTION 01150 Measurement and Payment SECTION 01300 Submittals SECTION 01400 Quality Control SECTION 01500 Construction Facilities and Temporary Controls SECTION 01560 Environmental Quality Control SECTION 01600 Product Shipment, Handling, Storage, and Protection SECTION 01640 Manufacturers’ Services SECTION 01700 Contract Closeout

DIVISION 2 – SITEWORK

SECTION 02015 Move in and Site Preparation SECTION 02020 Demolition and Salvage SECTOIN 02030 Clearing and Grubbing SECTION 02475 Surface Restoration

DIVISION 9 – PAINTS AND COATINGS

SECTION 09950 Flexible Coating and Lining System

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01010-SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 GENERAL

A. This section describes the project and the work to be performed in a general summary. Detailed requirements and extent of work are stated in applicable Specification sections and are shown on the Drawings.

1.02 ORGANIZATION AND INTERPRETATION OF DRAWINGS AND

SPECIFICATIONS

A. Specifications and Drawings included in these Construction Documents establish the performance, quality requirements, location and general arrangement of materials and equipment, and establish the minimum standards for quality of workmanship and appearance.

B Specification sections have not been divided into groups for work of subcontractors or various trades. Should there be questions concerning the applicability or interpretation of a particular section or part of a section or Drawing, direct questions to the Contracting Officer (CO).

C. Piping shown on the Drawings is intended to be depictive and may not be an exact and complete representation of the actual finished work. Include fittings, joints, supports, nuts, bolts, and other accessories required to provide complete and satisfactory piping systems, as specified even though some items may not be specifically shown on the Drawings.

D. Any part of the work that is necessary or required to make each installation satisfactory and operable for its intended purpose, even though it is not specifically included in the Specifications or on the Drawings, shall be performed as incidental work as if it were described in the Specifications and shown on the Drawings.

1.02 WORK BY OTHERS

A. Wastewater system operations by Owner’s personnel will be ongoing during construction as modified to accommodate construction. Also see Section

01040, COORDINATION AND SITE CONDITIONS.

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1.03 DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

A. Work for this project consists of providing labor and materials for the mobilization, surface cleaning and preparation, applying grout per manufacture’ specification on the interior of sewer manholes, and the application of epoxy paint sealant per the manufacture’s specifications.

The intent of the contract is to provide for the complete project described in the contract, drawings and specifications. Unless otherwise provided, the Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies and perform all work required to complete the project in accordance with drawings, specifications, and provisions of the contract. Payment for contract work will be made only for and under those pay items included in the Schedule of Items. All other work and materials will be considered as incidental to and included in the payment for items shown in the schedule.

1.04 LOCATION AND INSPECTION OF SITE

A. The project is located at the Red River Work Center of the Nez Perce/Clearwater National Forest on Forest Service Road 222, approximately sixteen miles southeast of the town of Elk City, Idaho.

B. Prospective bidders are encouraged to visit the site and become familiar with existing conditions.

C. Inquiries concerning these Specifications and Drawings may be made to Susan Graves, Forest Engineer, Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest, 1008 ID-64, Kamiah, ID 83536, 208-874-7076.

1.05 TIME FOR COMPLETION

A. Time for completion shall be as specified in the Bid Form and the Agreement.

1.08 BOUNDARIES OF WORK

A. The Government shall make suitable provisions for ingress and egress and shall not cause the Contractor to enter or occupy with workers, tools, equipment or material, any ground outside the property of the Government without the written consent of the owner of such ground. The final location and extent of the areas to be used shall be coordinated with the CO. Other contractors and employees or agents of the Government may for all necessary purposes enter

01010 – Page 2 of 4 upon the premise used by the Contractor, providing the operations of other contractors do not interfere with the actual scheduled operations. The Contractor shall conduct his work so as not to impede unnecessarily any work being done by others on or adjacent to the site.

B. It shall be understood that the responsibility for protection and safekeeping of equipment and materials on or near the site will be entirely that of the Contractor and that no claim shall be made against the Government by reason of any act of an employee or trespasser. It shall be further understood that should any occasion arise necessitating access by the Government to the sites occupied by these stored materials and equipment, the Contractor owning or responsible for the stored materials or equipment shall immediately remove same. No materials or equipment may be placed upon the property of the Government until the CO has agreed to the location contemplated by the Contractor to be used for storage.

C. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for obtaining and shall pay all costs in connection with any additional work area, storage sites, access to the site, or temporary right-of-way, which may be required for proper completion of the work.

1.09 PROTECTION OF SITE

A. Except as otherwise provided herein, the Contractor shall take all necessary precautions and provide all material and equipment to protect, shore, brace, support and maintain all public and private property in the proximity or otherwise affected by the construction work performed by him. The Contractor shall remove from the site all unused materials.

B. Contractor shall retain and protect all adjacent improvements not called for removal on the Drawings. Restore damaged items to pre-construction condition. The Contractor is responsible to protect from damage any structures near the work area. Unless otherwise noted, Contractor shall retain and protect (at no additional cost) existing utility poles, culverts, signs, water wells, trees, fences, irrigation ditches, landscaping, and other facilities, features or improvements not specified for removal and outside of the limit of construction. Damage to existing improvements shall be repaired within 10 calendar days of the work in the immediate area. Temporary restoration may be requested by the Government in critical situations.

C. All surfacing, landscaping, driveways, walks, buildings, utility poles and boxes, guy wires, fences and other surface or subsurface structures removed or

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All replacements shall be made with new materials. All fences may not be shown on the project drawings.

D. The Contractor shall be responsible for all damage to streets, roads, highways, shoulders, ditches, embankments, culverts, bridges, and other public or private property, regardless of location or character, that may be caused by transporting equipment, materials or labor forces to or from the Work or any part or site thereof, whether by him or his subcontractor. If property is damaged, the Contractor shall make satisfactory and acceptable arrangements with the owner of, or the agency or authority having jurisdiction over, the damaged property concerning its repair or replacement or payment of costs incurred in connection with the damage.

1.10 TEMPORARY FACILITIES

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for supplying his own office, toilet and storage facilities at the site. The Contractor shall also be responsible for providing potable water and water needed for construction and testing purposes. All expenses for connection of electrical service, telephone or other temporary services shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall remove all traces of these facilities prior to completion of the project.

1.11 SITE ACCESS

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for determining the adequacy of all roads and bridges used in moving equipment and materials to the construction site. The Contractor shall provide alternative methods of access, such as temporary crossings, for any equipment that exceeds the capacity of existing access facilities.

1.12 SAFETY

A. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for all project personnel on the jobsite and members of the public needing to travel through the jobsite. No acts or comments by the CO shall be interpreted as a transfer of responsibility for safety.

END OF SECTION 01010

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SECTION 01040-COORDINATION AND SITE CONDITIONS

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Requirements for coordinating and sequencing the work under the Contract, and requirements regarding existing site conditions.

B. Requirements for cutting and patching of new and existing work.

1.02 JOBSITE COORDINATION

A. Coordination with Other Work: The project shall be coordinated with the following work and activities:

1. Public and agency use of the Red River Work Center Site.

2. Continuous operation and use of the Red River Work Center wastewater system.

3. Contractor shall maintain traffic on Forest Administrative roads at all times. Proper signage indicating construction in progress shall be provided by the contractor.

B. Government may perform additional work related to this project or Government may let other direct contracts therefore which shall contain General Requirements similar to these. Contractor shall afford the other Contractors who are parties to such direct contracts, (or Government if they are performing the additional work), reasonable opportunity for the introduction and storage of materials and equipment and execution of work, and shall properly coordinate his work with theirs.

C. If any part of Contractor’s work depends on proper execution or results from the work of any such other Contractor (or Government), Contractor shall inspect and promptly report to CO in writing any defect or deficiencies in such work that renders it unsuitable for such proper execution or results.

His failure to so report shall constitute an acceptance of the other work as fit and proper for the execution of his work except as to defects and deficiencies that may appear in the other work after the execution of his work.

D. Contractor shall do all cutting, fitting, and patching of his work that may be required to make its several parts come together properly and fit it to receive or be received by such other work. Contractor shall not endanger any work

01040 - 1 of 10 Pages of others by cutting, excavating, or otherwise altering their work and will only cut or alter their work with the written consent of the CO and of the other Contractors whose work will be affected.

E. If the performance of additional work by other Contractors or Government is not noted in the Contract Documents prior to the execution of the Contract, written notice thereof shall be given to Contractor prior to starting any such additional work. If Contractor believes that the performance of such additional work by Government or others involved results in additional expense or requires an extension of the contract time, Contractor may make a claim therefore.

F. Contractor shall be responsible for all areas of the site used by him and all Subcontractors in performance of the work. He shall exert full control over the actions of all employees and other persons with respect to the use and preservation of property and existing facilities, except such controls as may be specifically reserved to Government or others.

G. Contractor and all Subcontractors shall cooperate in the coordination of their separate activities in a manner that will provide the least interference with the Government’s operations and utility companies working in the area, and in the interfacing and connection of the separate elements of the overall project work. If any difficulty or dispute should arise in the accomplishment of the above, the problem shall be brought immediately to the attention of the Government. All Contractors working on this site are subject to this requirement for cooperation, and all shall abide by the CO’s decision in resolving project coordination problems without additional cost to the Government.

H. The Contractor shall have a designated job superintendent on site at all times during construction operations. The superintendent shall be capable of project level decisions, manpower authorization and equipment utilization.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. Contractor shall submit the following information as applicable to coordination activities:

1. Subsurface information and utilities.

2. Field Relocation: Clearly show proposed relocations of new or existing facilities, or related work affected by the relocation, on a clean copy of the Contract Drawings and submitted prior to performing the relocation.

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3. Easements: Copy of the easements and other agreements obtained from utilities and property owners as required to carry out the work.

Note that this only applies to easements executed by the Contractor.

4. Connecting Work: Proposed methods of connecting new work to existing facilities, where not shown or specified.

5. Cutting and Patching:

a. Written notice requesting consent to perform cutting that may affect structural safety or normal functioning of existing utilities.

b. Recommendations indicating changed conditions, alternative materials or methods, time when uncovered work may be observed, and other information necessary to evaluate substitutions when work conditions necessitate change of materials or methods.

6. Leases: Copy of leases and other agreements obtained from public agencies or private owners as required for Contractor’s staging and material storage areas.

1.04 SITE CONDITIONS

A. Information on Site Conditions:

1. General: Information obtained by the Government regarding site conditions, topography, subsurface information, groundwater elevations, existing construction of site facilities as applicable, and similar data is included in the Contract Documents or will be available for inspection at the office of the Government upon request. Such information is offered as supplementary information only. The Government assumes no responsibility for its accuracy or completeness or for the Contractor’s interpretation of such information.

2. Subsurface Information:

a. A subsurface investigation consisting of the excavation of test pits within the new leachfield area has been performed.

Copies of the test pit logs are available upon request.

b. Contractor is cautioned that high seasonal groundwater is present at various locations at the project site during some times of the year.

3. Control Points: Contractor shall check existing vertical and horizontal survey control points on structures and improvements located in the vicinity of the work prior to beginning the work. He may establish new vertical and horizontal control points, if desired. Furnish CO with copies of survey notes for each survey and a copy of the layout of survey control points, if conducted.

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B. Existing Utilities:

1. Location:

a. Known utilities and facilities adjacent to or within the work area are shown on the Drawings. The locations shown are taken from existing records and the best information available from existing utility plans; however, it is expected that there may be some discrepancies and omissions in the locations and quantities shown. Contractor's request for additional compensation or Contract time resulting from encountering utilities not shown will not be considered as this work is considered incidental to the overall project work. The Contractor is solely responsible for locating and avoiding conflicts with all existing utilities.

b. Contractor shall verify locations of utilities and facilities shown on the Drawings and to determine the presence of those not shown. Immediate and adjacent areas where excavations are to be made shall be thoroughly checked by visual examination for indications of underground facilities and also checked with electronic metal and pipe detection equipment. Where there is reasonable cause to verify the presence or absence of an underground facility, make exploratory excavations prior to proceeding with major excavation in the area. Where information on buried facilities is required to verify their nature, shape, configuration, dimensions, materials, or other properties, make exploratory excavations as required to ensure avoidance of conflicts and as acceptable to the CO.

c. Utilities located within the construction area shall be protected in-place.

2. Contractor’s Responsibilities:

a. Notify utility offices that are affected by construction operations at least 48 hours in advance. Under no circumstances expose any utility without first obtaining permission from the appropriate agency. Once permission has been granted, locate, expose, and provide temporary support for the utilities.

b. Notify affected users, the CO, and emergency services of planned service outages a minimum of 48 hours in advance of planned outage. Provide details such as phone number of superintendent, date and times for outage.

c. Protect all utility poles from damage. If interfering utility poles will be encountered, notify the utility company at least 48 hours in advance of construction operations to permit

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d. Contractor shall be solely and directly responsible to owner and operator of such properties for damage, injury, expense, loss, inconvenience, delay, suits, actions, or claims of any character brought because of injuries or damage that may result from construction operations under this Contract.

e. Neither Government nor its officers or agency shall be responsible to Contractor for damages as a result of Contractor’s failure to protect utilities encountered in the work.

g. Maintain a legible log of all utility crossings showing type, depth, date of crossing. Location referenced to project stationing, and a notation if the utility was damaged, type of repair, and who made the repair. The Contractor will work with CO to maintain an accurate and complete log that will become part of the as-constructed contract drawings.

C. Interfering Structures:

1. Take necessary precautions to prevent damage to existing structures whether on the surface, above ground or underground.

2. Protect existing structures from damage, whether or not they lie within limits of easements obtained by the Government. Where existing fences, gates, sheds, buildings or other structures must be removed to properly carry out the work, or are damaged during work, restore them to original condition and to the satisfaction of property owner.

3. Contractor may remove and replace in equal or better than original condition, small structures such as fences, or signposts that interfere with Contractor’s operations. Contractor shall obtain permission from the small structure owner prior to removal and replacement.

D. Monuments and Markers:

1. Preserve and protect survey monuments and markers throughout construction. If damage occurs or removal becomes necessary, notify CO.

2. Preserve private and public monuments that are found. If monument must be removed, it shall be replaced at its original location using a registered land surveyor. Notify CO when monuments are encountered. If government monuments are encountered, reference the monument for future replacement and provide 10-day advance notification to CO who will notify the proper authority.

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E. Connecting to Existing Facilities: Unless otherwise shown or specified, determine methods of connecting new work to existing facilities, and obtain CO’s review and acceptance of connections.

1. Determine location, elevation, nature, materials, dimensions, and configurations of existing facilities where necessary for connecting new work.

2. Inspect existing record drawings and shop drawings, conduct exploratory excavations and field inspections, and conduct similar activities as needed.

F. Erosion and Dust Control On-Site:

1. The Contractor shall be responsible for reducing soil erosion and dust due to wind or water to a level meeting federal, state, and local regulations at the construction site. Control measures that may be required include, but may not be necessarily limited to, the following:

a. Suspension of excavation during high wind or rain.

b. Minimization of land exposure in area and time.

c. Covering erodible areas as quickly as possible with gravel or by compaction.

d. Stabilizing construction site soils.

e. Controlling dust during construction by use of water spray.

f. On-site burning of waste materials is not allowed.

1.05 PROJECT MEETING OR REPORTS

A. Pre-construction Conference: A pre-construction conference will be scheduled after the Notice of Award.

B. Progress Meetings: Regular progress meetings will be held to review work progress, schedules, and other matters needing discussion and resolution.

C. Progress Reports: A monthly progress report with an updated schedule will be submitted by the Contractor prior to the submission of the application for progress payment. If the work falls behind the schedule, Contractor shall submit progress reports at such internals as the CO may request. Each progress report shall include sufficient narrative to describe current and anticipated delaying factors, their effect on the construction schedule, and proposed corrective actions. Any work reported complete, but which is not readily apparent to the CO must be substantiated with satisfactory evidence.

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D. Purpose of Meetings and Reports: The purpose of the meetings or reports will be to review the progress of work, maintain coordination of efforts, discuss changes in scheduling, and resolve other problems that may develop. At a minimum, each meeting must be attended by the Contractor’s project manager or field superintendent.

1.06 SCHEDULING OF WORK

A. Modifications to Existing Facilities:

1. Continuous operation of the existing wastewater facilities is of critical importance. Where existing facilities are to be modified during the course of work, obtain CO’s and review and acceptance of submittals for temporary shutdown and bypass pumping, demolition, modification, corrections between new and existing work, and other related work.

2. Connections to existing service or utilities, or other work that requires the temporary shutdown of any existing operations of utilities shall be planned in detail with appropriate scheduling of the work and coordinated with the CO. The schedule for shutdown or restart shall be given by written advance notice at least 15 days prior to the scheduled work in order that the CO may witness the shutdown, tiein, and startup.

3. All materials and equipment, including emergency equipment, necessary to expedite tie-ins shall be on hand prior to the shutdown of existing services or utilities.

4. Unless otherwise specified or indicated, Contractor shall make all necessary connections to existing facilities including manholes, structures, pipelines, and utilities. In each case, Contractor shall obtain permission from the CO or the owning utility prior to undertaking connections. Contractors shall protect facilities against deleterious substances and damage.

5. Connections to existing facilities that are in service shall be thoroughly planned in advance, and all required equipment, materials, and labor shall be on hand at the time of undertaking the connections. All equipment, materials, and labor that the Contractor plans to have available shall be coordinated with the CO in order to ensure the work is done in the minimum amount of time.

6. Effluent flowing into the existing effluent lift station shall continue to be disposed of in one of the onsite drainfields. At no time shall the Contractor be permitted to take actions that may result in discharge of wastewater anywhere other than via the drain field.

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B. Time of Work:

1. No work shall be done between 7:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., nor on Saturdays, Sundays or legal holidays, without the written permission of the CO. However, maintenance or emergency work during these hours may be done without prior permission.

2. The CO will provide for periodic onsite observation by a USFS representative whenever pipe or other items of work are being buried or otherwise concealed.

1.07 WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES COORDINATION

A. In order for the Red River wastewater treatment facility to meet permit conditions, the Contractor shall keep the existing effluent lift station and a minimum of one of the drainfields in service during construction.

Contractor shall not operate any drainfield or treatment valves. When necessary valves may be operated by the Government.

B. The Contractor shall submit a written coordination plan at least 14 days prior to the anticipated date when raw sewage will be diverted to the septic tanks. Transfer of flow shall not be performed without approval of a coordination plan by the CO.

C. All pipe pressure testing and distribution valve testing shall be completed prior to transfer effluent to the absorption fields. This shall include functional testing of control panel and alarms.

D. The coordination plan shall include, at a minimum, the following information.

1. Sequence and duration of the work.

2. Bypass pumping equipment - If bypass pumps are proposed, provide pump manufacturer, pump type, and motor horsepower of pumps to be used. the Contractor shall provide a spare pump capable of replacing the largest pump used.

3. Connection locations, sizes, and routing of any temporary piping and valves through construction area and existing lagoon facilities.

3.01 CUTTING AND PATCHING

A. General:

1. Execute cutting (including excavating), fitting, or patching of work, required to:

a. Make the several parts fit properly.

b. Uncover work to provide for installation of specified work.

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c. Remove and replace defective work or work not conforming to requirements of Contract Documents.

d. Install specified work in existing construction.

2. Perform the following upon written instruction of CO:

a. Uncover work to provide for CO’s observation of covered work.

b. Remove work to provide for alteration of existing work.

3. Contractor shall not, without written consent of CO:

a. Cut or alter work of another Contractor.

b. Cut structural or reinforcing steel.

c. Endanger existing or new structures or facilities.

d. Shut down or disrupt existing operations.

4. Materials for replacement of work removed shall comply with applicable sections of these Specifications for corresponding type of work to be done.

5. Provide all tools and equipment required to accomplish cutting and patching.

B. Inspection and Preparation:

1. Inspect existing conditions of work, including elements subject to movement or damage during cutting, patching, excavating, and backfilling.

2. After uncovering work, inspect conditions affecting installation of new products.

3. Prior to cutting, provide safety protection.

C. Procedures:

1. Execute fitting and adjustment of products to provide finished installation to comply with specified tolerances and finishes.

2. Execute excavating and backfilling as specified in Section 02221, TRENCH EXCAVATION AND BACKFILL.

3. Execute plant piping, general piping and fittings as specified in Section 15001, PLANT PIPING – GENERAL.

3. Execute all work associated with valves and appurtenances as specified in Section 15080, VALVES AND APPURTENANCES.

4. Restore work that has been cut or removed; install new products and provide completed work in accordance with specified requirements.

5. Restore structures and surfaces damaged that are to remain in the completed work including piping, conduit, and other utilities.

6. Make restorations with new materials and appropriate methods as specified for new work of similar nature; if not specified, use best recommended practice of manufacturer or appropriate trade association.

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7. Restore damaged work so there is a secure and intimate bond or fastening between new and old work. Finish restored surfaces to such planes, shapes, and textures that no transition between new and old work is evident in finished surfaces.

3.02 TELEPHONE AND/OR ELECTRICAL CROSSINGS

A. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to review buried and overhead utility conflicts that may affect the Work. All costs associated with the construction and these utilities shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. All work near buried telephone and/or electrical cables shall be coordinated with the utility provider. The Contractor shall protect these utilities and will not cut them.

The telephone and electric companies also utilize an overhead distribution system within the project area. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to field review the magnitude of any construction conflict (crossings or pole support) created by the overhead utility conflicts. Contractor shall coordinate with the utility companies to ensure pole relocations are completed so as not to delay the Work.

B. Power poles that are exposed to trenching will be supported by the Contractor at the Contractor’s expense. The utility company must accept the Contractor’s equipment and methods of stabilizing the power poles. The utility company must be contacted a minimum of 48 hours prior to stabilizing a power pole.

3.03 REMOVAL/RELOCATION/REPLACEMENT OF EXTRANEOUS ITEMS

A. Contractor shall be responsible to relocate, remove or replace signs, culverts, power poles, telephone poles and any other items in conflict with construction. Contractor shall notify owner or utility company of such items prior to construction and shall coordinate with owner as to methodology required. Unless a specific bid item is identified and the removal is accepted by the CO, the cost for this work will be considered incidental to all other items.

END OF SECTION 01040

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SECTION 01150-MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. This section provides bid item descriptions and specifies the method of measurement and basis of payment for work covered by the Contract Documents.

1.02 GENERAL

A. The bid price for each item of the Contract shall cover all work shown on the Drawings and required by the specifications and other Contract Documents. All costs in connection with the work, including furnishing all materials, equipment, supplies and appurtenances; providing all required construction support plants, equipment, and tools; and performing all necessary labor and supervision to fully complete the work, shall be included in the unit and/or lump sum prices bid in the Bid Form Schedule.

The amounts shown on the Bid Form Schedule shall be the contract price.

B. No item that is required by the Contract Documents for the proper and successful completion of the work will be paid for outside of or in addition to the prices submitted in the bid. All work not specifically set forth as a pay item in the Bid Form shall be considered a subsidiary obligation of the Contractor and all costs in connection therewith shall be included in the prices bid.

1.03 ESTIMATED QUANTITIES

A. All estimated quantities stipulated in the Bid Form or other Contract Documents are approximate and are to be used (1) only as a basis for estimating the probable cost of the work and (2) for the purpose of comparing the bids submitted for the work.

B. The actual amount of work done and materials furnished under unit price items may differ from the estimated quantities. The basis of payment for work and materials will be the actual amount of work done and materials furnished to the pay-lines defined in this section. The Contractor agrees that he will make no claim for damages, anticipated profits, or otherwise on account of any difference between the amount of work actually performed and materials actually furnished and the estimated amounts herein except as allowed in the Contract Conditions.

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SECTION 01150-MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

1.04 SURVEYS AND MEASUREMENTS

A. All quantity measurements shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and will be checked by the CO. When considered necessary by CO, Contractor shall demonstrate how quantity measurements were determined.

1.05 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

A. No measurement of lump sum bid items contained in this Contract will be made.

B. Measurement of unit price items contained in the Contract will be made in the field by the Contractor and will be verified by the CO.

1.06 BASIS OF PAYMENT

A. The bid for the work in this Contract is a lump sum bid for all construction activities and materials required to complete the work described in the Contract Documents. Payment for the items shall include all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals required to complete the item. The work included in each item is more completely described below.

B. Lump sum bid items will be paid on a periodic basis in an amount equal to the percentage of the total work deemed complete by the CO.

END OF SECTION 01150

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SECTION 01300-SUBMITTALS

A. Submittal procedures.

B. Construction progress schedules.

C. Proposed products list.

D. Shop drawings.

E. Product data.

F. Manufacturers' instructions.

G. Manufacturers' certificates.

1.02 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 01400 - QUALITY CONTROL: Manufacturers' field services and reports.

B. Section 01700 - CONTRACT CLOSEOUT: Contract closeout submittals.

1.03 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. The Contractor shall submit to Government a submittal schedule with his proposed submittal dates for all equipment and materials for which a submittal is required. The completed schedule shall be submitted to Government by the Contractor within ten (10) working days after the date of the Notice of Award.

B. General Procedures:

1. Procedures and requirements for submittals are specified herein.

CO reserves the right to modify the procedures and requirements for submittals, as necessary to accomplish the specific purpose of each submittal. Direct all inquiries to CO regarding the procedure, purpose, or extent of any submittal.

2. Review, acceptance, or approval of substitutions, schedules, shop drawings, lists of materials, and procedures submitted or requested by Contractor shall not add to the Contract amount, and additional costs which may result therefrom shall be solely the obligation of

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Contractor. Where Contractor suggests use of a substitution, he must demonstrate why the substitution is in the Government’s best interest and pay all associated costs for re-engineering, as required.

3. Government is not precluded, by virtue of review, acceptance, or approval, from obtaining a credit for construction savings resulting from allowed concessions in the work or materials therefore.

4. Government is not responsible to provide Engineering or other services to protect Contractor from additional costs accruing from submittals.

5. Submittals processed by Government do not become Contract Documents and are not Change Orders; the purpose of submittal review is to establish a reporting procedure and is intended for Contractor's convenience in organizing the work and to permit Government to monitor Contractor's progress and understanding of the design.

6. Submittals will be acted on by Government as promptly as possible and returned to the Contractor not later than the time allowed for review in Paragraph 1.03C, SPECIFIC SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES. Delays caused by the need for resubmittal shall not constitute basis for claim or for an extension of contract time.

7. After checking and verifying all field measurements, make submittals to Government, in accordance with the submittal register for review.

a. Submittals shall bear a stamp or specific written indication that Contractor has satisfied its responsibilities under the Contract Documents with respect to the review of the submittal.

b. Data shown shall be complete with respect to quantities, dimensions, specified performance and redesign criteria, materials, and similar data to enable Government to review the information.

c. Submitted data shall be fully sufficient in detail for determination of compliance with the Contract Documents.

8. Before submission of each submittal, determine and verify quantities, dimensions, specified performance criteria, installation requirements, materials, catalog numbers, and similar data with respect thereto; review and coordinate each submittal with other submittals, requirements of the work, and Contract Documents.

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9. At the time of each submission, provide mark-ups of the technical specification indicating each variation that the submittal may have from the requirements of the Contract Documents; if variations are not listed, it is assumed that the submitted equipment meets the specification; in addition, make specific notation on each shop drawing submitted to Government for review and approval of each such variation.

10. Government 's review will be only for conformance with the design concept of the project and for compliance with the information given in the Contract Documents, not extending to means, methods, techniques, sequences, or procedures of construction (except where a specific means, method, technique, sequence, or procedure of construction is indicated in or required by the Contract Documents) nor to safety precautions or programs incident thereto.

The review of a separate item as such will not indicate review of the assembly in which the item functions.

11. Government's review of submittals shall not relieve Contractor from responsibility for any variation from the requirements of the Contract Documents unless Contractor has in writing called Government 's attention to each such variation at the time of submission, and Government has given written approval of each such variation by a specific written notation thereof incorporated in or accompanying the shop drawing or sample approval; nor will any approval by Government relieve Contractor from responsibility for errors or omissions in the shop drawings or from responsibility for having complied with the provisions therein.

12. Where a shop drawing or sample is required by the Specifications, related work performed prior to Government 's review and approval of the pertinent submission shall be the sole expense and responsibility of Contractor.

13. Should the Contractor propose any item on his shop drawings, or incorporate an item into the work, and that item should subsequently prove to be defective or otherwise unsatisfactory, (regardless of Government 's preliminary review), the Contractor shall, at his own expense, replace the item with another item that will perform satisfactorily.

14. Review of first submittal and second resubmittals will be performed by Government at no cost to the Contractor.

Subsequent submittals will be reviewed by Government; however, Government will document the work-hours and other expenses required for such review(s) and the Contractor shall reimburse Government for the effort with a deduction from the Contractor's monthly pay estimate.

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C. SPECIFIC SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

1. The Contractor shall submit an electronic submittal plan to Government for their approval.

a. Provide general submittal information with each PDF submittal, including project, subject, submittal number, submittal date, supplier, and keywords.

b. For large shop drawing files greater than 5MB, submittals should be made to an FTP site.

c. Review comments and resubmittals are to be provided electronically, after which a minimum of two hard copies of the final and approved shop drawings are submitted for distribution. Distribution would be to the CO.

d. Submittals shall be an electronic file in Adobe Acrobat Portable Document File (PDF) format created directly to PDF (preferred) or via scans of the hard copy. Scans must be legible.

e. Electronic files that contain more than 10 pages in PDF format shall contain internal bookmarks linked from an index page to major sections of the document.

f. PDF files shall be set up to print legibly at 8.5-inch by 11-inch or 11-inch by 17-inch. No other paper sizes will be accepted.

g. New electronic files shall be submitted for each resubmittal, i.e., resubmit entire submittal when individual pages or portions thereof are modified.

2. Combine submittals specified in each Specification section into a single package. Partial packages will not be reviewed until all submittals required for the section have been received. These shop drawings shall be accurate, distinct, and complete, and shall contain all required information, including satisfactory identification of items, units, and assemblies in relation to the Contract Drawings and Specifications.

3. Transmit each submittal with a Government accepted form.

4. Sequentially number the transmittal forms. Resubmittals to have original number with an alphabetic suffix.

5. Identify project, Contractor, subcontractor or supplier; pertinent Drawing sheet and detail number(s), and Specification section number, as appropriate.

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6. Apply Contractor's stamp, signed or initialed certifying that review, verification of products required, field dimensions, adjacent construction work, and coordination of information is in accordance with the requirements of the work and Contract Documents.

7. Deliver hard copies of approved submittals to the CO.

8. Identify variations from Contract Documents and product or system limitations which may be detrimental to successful performance of the completed work.

9. Provide space for Contractor and Government review stamps.

10. Revise and resubmit submittals as required, identify all changes made since previous submittal.

11. Distribute copies of reviewed submittals to concerned parties.

Instruct parties to promptly report any inability to comply with provisions.

12. Submittals will be acted upon by Government and transmitted to Contractor not later than 20 regular working days after receipt by Government. Shop drawings shall be submitted in sufficient time to allow Government not less than 20 regular working days for examining the shop drawings.

1.04 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULES

A. Submit initial progress schedule in duplicate within 15 days after date of Government's Notice of Award for Government 's review.

B. Submit revised schedules with each Application for Payment, identifying changes since previous version.

C. Submit a chart with separate line for each major section of work or operation, identifying first work day of each week.

D. Show complete sequence of construction by activity, identifying work of separate stages and other logically grouped activities. Indicate the early and late start, early and late finish, float dates, critical path, and duration.

E. Indicate estimated percentage of completion for each item of work at each submission.

F. Indicate submittal dates required for shop drawings, product data, samples, and product delivery dates.

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1.05 PROPOSED PRODUCTS LIST

A. Within 7 days after date of Government’s Notice of Award, submit complete list of major products proposed for use, with name of manufacturer, trade name, and model number of each product.

B. For products specified only by reference standards, give manufacturer, trade name, model or catalog designation, and reference standards.

C. Should the Contractor elect to propose use of a substitute equipment or material, which is not listed in the specification as an "equal" and cannot be considered an equal because it does not meet the specifications, Contractor must submit adequate documentation allowing Government to determine the equivalency of the material. Contractor shall pay Government for costs incurred in reviewing the proposed substitution.

1.06 SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Where items of equipment and materials are identified herein by a manufacturer’s name, model, or catalog number followed by the words “or approved equal,” Contractor must obtain Government’s approval for using a non-listed piece of equipment or material.

B. Note that use of an “or equal” item must not increase the cost to the Government or increase contract times.

C. If using a “substitute,” note that Contractor will be responsible for any costs resulting from a change in Contract Documents, design change, Government’s review and evaluation.

1.07 QUALITY CONTROL SUBMITTALS

A. Manufacturer’s Certification of Proper Installation: Where manufacturer's certification is required in the Specifications, the manufacturer shall provide certification stating the following:

1. The product or system has been installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

2. The product or system has been inspected by a manufacturer's authorized representative.

3. Applicable safety equipment has been properly installed.

4. Proper electrical and mechanical connections have been made.

5. The product or system has been serviced with the proper lubricants.

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6. Proper adjustments have been made and the product or system is ready for functional testing, startup, and operation.

7. Compliance with all specified standards.

B. Functional Test Certification: Where a certification of functional testing is specified for certain facilities or equipment, Contractor (as applicable to the facilities or equipment furnished) shall state in writing that:

1. Necessary hydraulic structures, piping systems, valves, and similar facilities have been successfully tested.

2. Necessary equipment systems and subsystems have been checked for proper installation, started, and successfully tested to indicate they are operational.

3. Adjustments and calibrations have been made.

4. The systems and subsystems are capable of performing their intended functions.

5. The facilities are ready for performance testing, or for startup and intended operation, as applicable.

C. Performance Test Reports: Prepare and submit performance test reports where specified for equipment and systems.

1.08 MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS

A. When specified in individual specification Sections, submit manufacturer’s printed instructions for delivery, storage, assembly, installation, adjusting, and finishing, in quantities specified for product data. Also see Section 01700, CONTRACT CLOSEOUT for information on operation and maintenance manuals.

B. Identify conflicts between manufacturer’s instructions and Contract Documents.

1.09 MANUFACTURER'S CERTIFICATES

A. When specified in individual specification Sections, submit manufacturer’s certificate to Government for review.

B. Indicate that the material or product conforms to or exceeds specified requirements. Submit supporting reference data, affidavits, and certifications as appropriate.

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C. Certificates may be recent or previous test results on the material or product, but must be acceptable to Government.

D. Wherever an item is specified as per industry standard, provide manufacturer’s certification of compliance regardless of whether or not specifically called for.

END OF SECTION 01300

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SECTION 01400-QUALITY CONTROL

A. Quality Assurance and Quality Control of installation.

B. References.

C. Testing and Special Inspections.

1.02 GENERAL

A. Provide all testing and Special Inspections in accordance with the Construction Documents.

B. Monitor quality control over suppliers, manufacturers, products, services, site conditions, and workmanship, to produce work of specified quality.

C. Comply fully with manufacturers' instructions, including each step in installation or construction sequence.

D. Should the manufacturers' instructions conflict with the Construction Documents, request a clarification from the CO before proceeding.

E. Comply with all specified standards as a minimum quality for the work except when more stringent tolerances, codes, or specified requirements indicate higher standards or more precise workmanship.

F. Perform work by person qualified to produce workmanship of specified quality.

1.03 REFERENCES

A. Conform to reference standards by the date of current issue or the date of the Contract Documents or as specially noted in these Specifications.

B. Obtain copies of standards when required by the Construction Documents.

C. Should specified reference standards conflict with the Construction Documents, request clarification from the CO before proceeding.

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D. The contractual relationship of the parties to the Contract shall not be altered from the Contract Documents by mention or inference in any reference document.

1.04 TESTING AND SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

A. General:

1. Testing and inspections shall be provided as required by the Drawings and Specifications. The following summarizes testing and inspection requirements but any special provisions, individual materials and equipment specifications, and the Drawings must be consulted for complete and detailed testing and inspection requirements.

B. Government Provided Testing and Special Inspections for Quality Assurance:

1. Where explicitly stated by the Drawings or Specifications, the Government will retain a qualified inspector or testing agency to perform the specified Special Inspections or testing.

2. The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating with the CO and scheduling the testing and Special Inspections to ensure that inspections are completed as required by the Drawings and Specifications.

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