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This document is a government solicitation for the 12445124B0008 Shady Lake Recreation Site Day Use Renovation project. The project, set aside 100% for small businesses, involves renovating the Shady Lake Recreation Area in the Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas. The scope of work includes repairing, replacing, or demolishing features such as roads, parking lots, walkways, the bathhouse, fishing pier, and camping amenities, as well as enhancing the site's utilities, drainage, and erosion control. The anticipated contract award will be made to the lowest priced responsive/responsible bidder, with a 150-day period of performance from the notice to proceed. Relevant dates include a site visit/pre-bid conference on 4/25/2024, last date for questions on 5/3/2024, and bid submittal deadline on 5/15/2024. The solicitation and related documents will be available for download on beta.sam.gov around 4/15/2024.
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F O R E S T S E R V I C E
Hurst-Rosche, Inc.
1400 E Tremont St
Hillsboro, IL 62049-0130
(636) 333-3351
Technical Specifications 100% Design Submittal
SHADY LAKE RECREATIONAL AREA DAY
USE REHABILITATION
USDA FOREST SERVICE
OUACHITA NATIONAL FOREST
Date: July 14, 2023 HR Project No. 375-3172
USDA-FS Contract No. 12445123C0002
ATTACHMENT 002
Technical Specifications
PROJECT MANUAL
00 01 10 – Table of Contents
Ouachita National Forest Shady Lake Recreational Area Day Use Rehabilitation Project USDA-FS # 12445123C0002 | HR 375-3172 00 01 10 - 1 Table of Contents
USDA-Forest Service
Hurst-Rosche, Inc.
1400 E Tremont St Hillsboro, IL 62049-0130
(636) 333-3351
PROJECT MANUAL FOR
Ouachita National Forest
Shady Lake Recreational Area Day Use Rehabilitation Project
HR Project No. 375-3172
USDA-FS Contract No. 12445123C0002
DATE: July 14, 2023
DOCUMENT TITLE PAGES
00 01 10 Table of Contents 00 01 10 - 1-2
BIDDING AND CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS
Provided by Forest Service
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Provided by Forest Service
DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS
02 41 00 Demolition and Deconstruction 02 41 00 – 1-6
DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE
03 10 00 Concrete Forming and Accessories 03 10 00 - 1-8 03 20 00 Concrete Reinforcing 03 20 00 - 1-5 03 30 00 Cast-In-Place Concrete 03 30 00 - 1-10
DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES
06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 06 10 00 – 1-8 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 06 20 00 – 1-5
DIVISION 09 – FINISHES
09 01 90.50 Preparation of Historic Wood and Metal for Painting 09 01 90.50 - 1-6 09 06 00 Schedules for Finishes 09 06 00 - 1-1 09 90 00 Paints and Coatings 09 90 00 – 1-20 09 97 14 Concrete Water Storage Tank Painting 09 90 00 – 1-17
DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING
22 00 00 Plumbing, General Purpose 22 00 00 – 1-38
DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL
26 00 10 Supplemental Requirements for Electrical 26 00 10 - 1-14 26 00 11 Facility Performance Requirements for Electrical 26 00 11 - 1-2 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 26 05 19 - 1-4
PROJECT MANUAL
00 01 10 – Table of Contents
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26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding For Electrical Systems 26 05 26 - 1-6 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 26 05 33 - 1-15 26 05 48.16 Seismic Controls For Electrical Systems 26 05 48.16 - 1-6 26 05 53 Identification For Electrical Systems 26 05 53 - 1-12 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 26 08 00 - 1-5 26 24 16 Panelboards 26 24 16 - 1-9 26 27 19 Multi-Outlet Assemblies 26 27 19 - 1-3 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 26 27 26 - 1-4 26 28 16 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 26 28 16 - 1-7 26 29 23 Variable Frequency Motor Controllers 26 29 23 – 1-11
DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK
31 05 13 Soils for Earthwork 31 05 13 - 1-3 31 05 16 Aggregates for Earthwork 31 05 16 - 1-3 31 10 00 Site Clearing 31 10 00 - 1-4 31 22 13 Rough Grading 31 22 13 - 1-4 31 23 16 Excavation 31 23 16 - 1-2 31 23 17 Trenching 31 23 17 - 1-4 31 23 18 Rock Removal 31 23 18 - 1-2 31 23 23 Fill 31 23 23 - 1-3 31 25 13 Erosion Control and SWPPP 31 25 13 - 1-6 31 37 00 Riprap 31 37 00 - 1-2
DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS
32 11 23 Aggregate Base Course 32 11 23 - 1-8 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 32 12 16 - 1-13 32 13 13 Concrete Paving 32 13 13 - 1-6 32 17 23 Pavement Marking 32 17 23 - 1-3 32 91 19 Landscape Grading 32 91 19 - 1-2 32 92 19 Seeding 32 92 19 - 1-6
DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES
33 05 14 Public Manholes and Structures 33 05 14 - 1-6 33 11 13 Public Water Utility Distribution Piping 33 11 13 - 1-11 33 12 13 Water Service Connections 33 12 13 - 1-6 33 12 16 Water Utility Distribution Valves 33 12 16 - 1-6 33 13 00 Disinfection of Water Utility Distribution 33 13 00 - 1-3 33 13 13 Water Storage Tank Distribution 33 13 13 - 1-3 33 31 00 Sanitary Utility Sewerage Piping 33 31 00 - 1-6 33 32 19 Sanitary Sewer Pumping Stations 33 32 19 - 1-19 33 42 14 Public Pipe Culverts 33 42 14 - 1-6
END 00 01 10.
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SECTION 02 41 00
DEMOLITION AND DECONSTRUCTION
PART 1
1.1 REFERENCES
A. 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.
B. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY PROFESSIONALS (ASSP)
C. ASSP A10.6 (2006) Safety & Health Program Requirements for Demolition Operations - American National Standard for Construction and Demolition Operations
D. U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)
E. EM 385-1-1 (2014) Safety -- Safety and Health Requirements Manual
F. Storage
1.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
A. Definitions
1. Demolition
a. Demolition is the process of tearing apart and removing any feature of a facility together with any related handling and disposal operations.
2. Deconstruction
a. Deconstruction is the process of taking apart a facility with the primary goal of preserving the value of all useful building materials.
3. Demolition Plan
a. Demolition Plan is the planned steps and processes for managing demolition activities and identifying the required sequencing activities and disposal mechanisms.
4. Deconstruction Plan
a. Deconstruction Plan is the planned steps and processes for dismantling all or portions of a structure or assembly, to include managing sequencing activities, storage, re-installation activities, salvage and disposal mechanisms.
B. Demolition/Deconstruction Plan
1. Prepare a Deconstruction Plan and submit proposed deconstruction, and removal procedures for approval before work is started. Include in the plan procedures for careful removal and disposition of materials specified to be salvaged, Ouachita National Forest Shady Lake Recreational Area Day Use Rehabilitation Project USDA-FS # 12445123C0002 | HR 375-3172 02 41 00 - 2 Demolition And Deconstruction coordination with other work in progress, a disconnection schedule of utility services, a detailed description of methods and equipment to be used for each operation and of the sequence of operations. Coordinate with Waste Management Plan in accordance with Section 01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL. Provide procedures for safe conduct of the work in accordance with EM 385-1-1. Plan must be approved by Contracting Officer prior to work beginning.
a. 1.2.3 General Requirements
1) Do not begin demolition or deconstruction until authorization is received from the Contracting Officer. The work includes deconstruction, salvage of identified items and materials, and removal of resulting rubbish and debris. Remove rubbish and debris from Government property daily, unless otherwise directed. Store materials that cannot be removed daily in areas specified by the Contracting Officer. In the interest of occupational safety and health, perform the work in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 23, Demolition, and other applicable Sections.
1.3 ITEMS TO REMAIN IN PLACE
A. Comply with FAR 52.236-9 to protect existing vegetation, structures, equipment, utilities, and improvements. Coordinate the work of this section with all other work indicated. Construct and maintain shoring, bracing, and supports as required. Ensure that structural elements are not overloaded. Increase structural supports or add new supports as may be required as a result of any cutting, removal, deconstruction, or demolition work performed under this contract. Do not overload structural elements .
Provide new supports and reinforcement for existing construction weakened by demolition, deconstruction, or removal work. Repairs, reinforcement, or structural replacement require approval by the Contracting Officer prior to performing such work.
1. Existing Construction Limits and Protection
a. Do not disturb existing construction beyond the extent indicated or necessary for installation of new construction. Provide temporary shoring and bracing for support of building components to prevent settlement or other movement. Provide protective measures to control accumulation and migration of dust and dirt in all work areas. Remove dust, dirt, and debris from work areas daily.
2. Weather Protection
a. For portions of the building to remain, protect building interior and materials and equipment from the weather at all times. Where removal of existing roofing is necessary to accomplish work, have materials and workmen ready to provide adequate and temporary covering of exposed areas.
3. Trees
a. Protect trees within the project site which might be damaged during demolition or deconstruction, and which are indicated to be left in place, by a 6 foot high fence. Erect and secure fence a minimum of 5 feet from the trunk of individual trees or follow the outer perimeter of branches or clumps of trees. Replace any tree designated to remain that is damaged
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4. Utility Service
a. Maintain existing utilities indicated to stay in service and protect against damage during demolition and deconstruction operations. Prior to start of work, [utilities serving each area of alteration or removal will be shut off by the [Government] [utility provider] and disconnected and sealed by the Contractor] [the [Government] [utility provider] will disconnect and seal utilities serving each area of alteration or removal upon written request from the Contractor].
5. Facilities
a. Protect electrical and mechanical services and utilities. Where removal of existing utilities and pavement is specified or indicated, provide approved barricades, temporary covering of exposed areas, and temporary services or connections for electrical and mechanical utilities.
Floors, roofs, walls, columns, pilasters, and other structural components that are designed and constructed to stand without lateral support or shoring, and are determined to be in stable condition, must remain standing without additional bracing, shoring, or lateral support until demolished or deconstructed, unless directed otherwise by the Contracting Officer. Ensure that no elements determined to be unstable are left unsupported and place and secure bracing, shoring, or lateral supports as may be required as a result of any cutting, removal, deconstruction, or demolition work performed under this contract.
1.4 BURNING
A. The use of burning at the project site for the disposal of refuse and debris will not be permitted. Where burning is permitted, adhere to federal, state, and local regulations.
1.5 AVAILABILITY OF WORK AREAS
A. Areas in which the work is to be accomplished will be available in accordance with schedule provided by Contracting Officer.
1.6 SUBMITTALS
A. Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" or "S" classification.
Submittals not having a "G" or "S" classification are for information only. When used, a code following the "G" classification identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00
SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:
1. SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals
a. Demolition Plan; G
b. Deconstruction Plan; G
c. Existing Conditions
2. SD-07 Certificates
a. Notification; G
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3. SD-11 Closeout Submittals
a. Receipts
1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Submit timely notification of deconstruction and renovation projects to Federal, State, regional, and local authorities in accordance with 40 CFR 61, Subpart M. Notify the State's environmental protection agency and the Contracting Officer in writing 10 working days prior to the commencement of work in accordance with 40 CFR 61, Subpart M. Everything is Comply with federal, state, and local hauling and disposal regulations. In addition to the requirements of the "Contract Clauses," conform to the safety requirements contained in ASSP A10.6. Comply with the Environmental Protection Agency requirements specified. Use of explosives will not be permitted.
1. Dust and Debris Control
a. Prevent the spread of dust and debris to occupied portions of the building and avoid the creation of a nuisance or hazard in the surrounding area.
Do not use water if it results in hazardous or objectionable conditions such as, but not limited to, ice, flooding, or pollution.
1.8 PROTECTION
A. Protection of Personnel
1. Before, during and after the deconstruction work continuously evaluate the condition of the site specific features being deconstructed and take immediate action to protect all personnel working in and around the project site. No area, section, or component of floors, roofs, walls, columns, pilasters, or other structural element will be allowed to be left standing without sufficient bracing, shoring, or lateral support to prevent collapse or failure while workmen remove debris or perform other work in the immediate area.
1.9 RELOCATIONS
A. Perform the removal and reinstallation of relocated items as indicated with workmen skilled in the trades involved. Repair or replace items to be relocated which are damaged by the Contractor with new undamaged items as approved by the Contracting Officer.
1.10 EXISTING CONDITIONS
A. Before beginning any demolition or deconstruction work, survey the site and examine the drawings and specifications to determine the extent of the work. Record existing conditions in the presence of the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's Representative showing the condition of structures and other facilities adjacent to areas of alteration or removal. Photographs or electronic images with a minimum resolution of 3072 x 2304 pixels, capable of a print resolution of 300 dpi, will be acceptable as a record of existing conditions. Include in the record the elevation of the top of foundation walls, finish floor elevations, possible conflicting electrical conduits, plumbing lines, alarms systems, the location and extent of existing cracks and other damage and description of surface conditions that exist prior to starting work. It is the Contractor's responsibility to verify and document all required outages which will be required during
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PART 2 PRODUCTS
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 EXISTING FACILITIES TO BE REMOVED
A. Inspect and evaluate existing structures onsite for reuse. Disassemble existing construction scheduled to be removed for reuse. Dismantled and removed materials are to be separated, set aside, and prepared as specified, and stored or delivered to a collection point for reuse, remanufacture, recycling, or other disposal, as specified.
Designate materials for reuse onsite whenever possible.
1. Utilities and Related Equipment
a. General Requirements
1) Do not interrupt existing utilities serving occupied or used facilities, except when authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer. Do not interrupt existing utilities serving facilities occupied and used by the Government except when approved in writing and then only after temporary utility services have been approved and provided. Do not begin demolition or deconstruction work until all utility disconnections have been made. Shut off and cap utilities for future use, as indicated.
b. Disconnecting Existing Utilities
1) Remove existing utilities, as indicated and terminate in a manner conforming to the nationally recognized code covering the specific utility and approved by the Contracting Officer. When utility lines are encountered but are not indicated on the drawings, notify the Contracting Officer prior to further work in that area. Remove meters and related equipment and deliver to a location in accordance with instructions of the Contracting Officer.
B. Electrical Equipment and Fixtures
1. Salvage motors, motor controllers, and operating and control equipment that are attached to the driven equipment. Salvage wiring systems and components. Box loose items and tag for identification. Disconnect primary, secondary, control, communication, and signal circuits at the point of attachment to their distribution system.
a. Electrical Devices
2. Remove and salvage switches, switchgear, transformers, conductors including wire and nonmetallic sheathed and flexible armored cable, regulators, meters, instruments, plates, circuit breakers, panelboards, outlet boxes, and similar items.
Box and tag these items for identification according to type and size.
a. Wiring Ducts or Troughs
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1) Remove and salvage wiring ducts or troughs. Dismantle plug-in ducts and wiring troughs into unit lengths. Remove plug-in or disconnecting devices from the busway and store separately.
b. Conduit and Miscellaneous Items
1) Salvage conduit except where embedded in concrete or masonry.
Consider corroded, bent, or damaged conduit as scrap metal.
Sort straight and undamaged lengths of conduit according to size and type. Classify supports, knobs, tubes, cleats, and straps as debris to be removed and disposed.
3.2 DISPOSITION OF MATERIAL
A. Reuse of Materials and Equipment
1. Remove and store materials and equipment indicated to be reused or relocated to prevent damage, and reinstall as the work progresses. Coordinate the re-use of materials and equipment with the re-use requirements in accordance with Section
01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL.
Capture re-use of materials in the diversion calculations for the project.
3.3 CLEANUP
A. Remove debris and rubbish from project site and similar excavations. Remove and transport the debris in a manner that prevents spillage on streets or adjacent areas. Apply local regulations regarding hauling and disposal.
3.4 DISPOSAL OF REMOVED MATERIALS
A. Regulation of Removed Materials
1. Dispose of debris, rubbish, scrap, and other nonsalvageable materials resulting from removal operations with all applicable federal, state and local regulations as contractually specified.
2. Burning on Government Property
a. Burning of materials removed from demolished and deconstructed structures will not be permitted on Government property.
3. Removal to Spoil Areas on Government Property
a. Transport noncombustible materials removed from demolition and deconstruction structures to designated spoil areas on Government property.
4. Removal from Government Property
a. Transport waste materials removed from demolished and deconstructed structures, except waste soil, from Government property for legal disposal. Dispose of waste soil as directed.
3.5 REUSE OF SALVAGED ITEMS
A. Recondition salvaged materials and equipment designated for reuse before installation.
Replace items damaged during removal and salvage operations or restore them as necessary to usable condition.
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SECTION 03 10 00
CONCRETE FORMING AND ACCESSORIES
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes:
1. Formwork for cast-in place concrete.
2. Shoring, bracing, and anchorage.
3. Form accessories.
4. Form stripping.
B. Related Sections:
1. Section 03 20 00 - Concrete Reinforcing.
2. Section 03 30 00 - Cast-In-Place Concrete.
1.2 REFERENCES
A. American Concrete Institute:
1. ACI 117 - Standard Specifications for Tolerances for Concrete Construction and
Materials.
2. ACI 301 - Specifications for Structural Concrete.
3. ACI 318 - Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete.
4. ACI 347 - Guide to Formwork for Concrete.
B. American Forest and Paper Association:
1. AF&PA - National Design Specifications for Wood Construction.
C. The Engineered Wood Association:
1. APA/EWA PS 1 - Voluntary Product Standard for Construction and Industrial
Plywood.
D. American Society of Mechanical Engineers:
1. ASME A17.1 - Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators.
E. ASTM International:
1. ASTM D1751 - Standard Specification for Preformed Expansion Joint Filler for
Concrete Paving and Structural Construction (Nonextruding and Resilient Bituminous Types).
F. West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau:
1. WCLIB - Standard Grading Rules for West Coast Lumber.
1.3 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
A. Design, engineer and construct formwork, shoring and bracing in accordance with ACI 318 to conform to design and applicable code requirements to achieve concrete shape, line and dimension as indicated on Drawings.
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1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Section 01 33 00 - Submittal Procedures: Requirements for submittals.
B. Shop Drawings:
1. Submit formwork, and shoring shop drawings.
2. Indicate the following:
a. Pertinent dimensions, openings, methods of construction, types of connections, materials, joint arrangement and details, ties and shores, location of framing, studding and bracing, and temporary supports.
b. Means of leakage prevention for concrete exposed to view in finished construction.
c. Sequence and timing of erection and stripping assumed compressive strength at time of stripping, height of lift and height of drop during placement.
d. Vertical, horizontal and special loads in accordance with ACI 347, Section 2.2 and camber diagrams, when applicable.
e. Notes to formwork erector showing size and location of conduits and piping embedded in concrete in accordance with ACI 318, Section 6.3.
C. Product Data: Submit data on void form materials and installation requirements.
D. Design Data:
1. Indicate design data for formwork, and shoring.
2. Include structural calculations to support design.
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Perform Work in accordance with ACI 347, ACI 301 & ACI 318.
B. For wood products furnished for work of this Section, comply with AF&PA.
1.6 QUALIFICATIONS
A. Design formwork under direct supervision of Professional Engineer experienced in design of this Work and licensed in State of Arkansas.
1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements: Products storage and handling requirements.
B. Deliver void forms and installation instructions in manufacturer's packaging.
C. Store off ground in ventilated and protected manner to prevent deterioration from moisture.
1.8 COORDINATION
A. Section 01 30 00 - Administrative Requirements: Coordination and project conditions.
B. Coordinate this Section with other sections of work, requiring attachment of components to formwork.
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PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 WOOD FORM MATERIALS
A. Form Materials: At discretion of Contractor.
B. Lumber Forms:
1. Application: Use for edge forms and unexposed finish concrete.
2. Boards: 6 inches or 8 inches in width, shiplapped or tongue and groove, “Standard” Grade Douglas Fir, conforming to WCLIB Standard Grading Rules for West Coast Lumber. Surface boards on four sides.
C. Plywood Forms:
1. Application: Use for exposed finish concrete.
2. Forms: Conform to PS 1; full size 4 x 8 feet panels; each panel labeled with grade trademark of APA/EWA.
3. Plywood for Surfaces to Receive Membrane Waterproofing: Minimum of 5/8 inch thick; APA/EWA “B-B Plyform Structural I Exterior” grade.
4. Plywood where “Smooth Finish” is required, as indicated on Drawings:
APA/EWA “HD Overlay Plyform Structural I Exterior” grade, minimum of 3/4 inch thick.
2.2 FORMWORK ACCESSORIES
A. Form Ties: Removable type, metal, adjustable length, cone type, free of defects capable of leaving holes larger than 1 inch in concrete surface.
B. Spreaders: Standard, non-corrosive metal form clamp assembly, of type acting as spreaders and leaving no metal within 1 inch of concrete face. Wire ties, wood spreaders or through bolts are not permitted.
C. Form Anchors and Hangers:
1. Do not use anchors and hangers exposed concrete leaving exposed metal at concrete surface.
2. Symmetrically arrange hangers supporting forms from structural steel members to minimize twisting or rotation of member.
3. Penetration of structural steel members is not permitted.
D. Form Release Agent: Colorless mineral oil that will not stain concrete or absorb moisture.
E. Dovetail Anchor Slot: Galvanized steel, 22 gage thick, release tape sealed slots, anchors for securing to concrete formwork.
F. Bituminous Joint Filler: ASTM D1751.
G. Nails, Spikes, Lag Bolts, Through Bolts, Anchorages: Size, strength and character to maintain formwork in place while placing concrete.
H. Water Stops: Rubber , minimum 1,750 psi tensile strength, minimum 50 degrees F to plus 175 degrees F working temperature range,4-inch wide, maximum possible lengths, ribbed profile, preformed corner sections, heat welded jointing.
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PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Section 01 30 00 - Administrative Requirements: Coordination and project conditions.
B. Verify lines, levels, and centers before proceeding with formwork. Verify dimensions agree with Drawings.
C. When formwork is placed after reinforcement resulting in insufficient concrete cover over reinforcement before proceeding, request instructions from Architect/Engineer.
3.2 INSTALLATION
A. Earth Forms:
1. Trench earth forms neatly, accurately, and at least 2 inches wider than footing widths indicated on Drawings.
2. Trim sides and bottom of earth forms.
3. Construct wood edge strips at top of each side of trench to secure reinforcing and prevent trench from sloughing.
4. Form sides of footings where earth sloughs.
5. Tamp earth forms firm and clean forms of debris and loose material before depositing concrete.
B. Formwork - General:
1. Provide top form for sloped surfaces steeper than 1.5 horizontal to 1 vertical to hold shape of concrete during placement, unless it can be demonstrated that top forms can be omitted.
2. Construct forms to correct shape and dimensions, mortar-tight, braced, and of sufficient strength to maintain shape and position under imposed loads from construction operations.
3. Camber forms where necessary to produce level finished soffits unless otherwise shown on Drawings.
4. Carefully verify horizontal and vertical positions of forms. Correct misaligned or misplaced forms before placing concrete.
5. Complete wedging and bracing before placing concrete.
C. Forms for Smooth Finish Concrete:
1. Use steel, plywood or lined board forms.
2. Use clean and smooth plywood and form liners, uniform in size, and free from surface and edge damage capable of affecting resulting concrete finish.
3. Install form lining with close-fitting square joints between separate sheets without springing into place.
4. Use full size sheets of form lines and plywood wherever possible.
5. Tape joints to prevent protrusions in concrete.
6. Use care in forming and stripping wood forms to protect corners and edges.
7. Level and continue horizontal joints.
8. Keep wood forms wet until stripped.
D. Framing, Studding and Bracing:
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1. Space studs at 16 inches on center maximum for boards and 12 inches on center maximum for plywood.
2. Size framing, bracing, centering, and supporting members with sufficient strength to maintain shape and position under imposed loads from construction operations.
3. Construct beam soffits of material minimum of 2 inches thick.
4. Distribute bracing loads over base area on which bracing is erected.
5. When placed on ground, protect against undermining, settlement or accidental impact.
E. Erect formwork, shoring, and bracing to achieve design requirements, in accordance with requirements of ACI 301.
F. Arrange and assemble formwork to permit dismantling and stripping. Do not damage concrete during stripping. Permit removal of remaining principal shores.
G. Obtain Architect/Engineer’s approval before framing openings in structural members not indicated on Drawings.
H. Install chamfer strips on external corners.
I. Install void forms in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.
3.3 APPLICATION - FORM RELEASE AGENT
A. Apply form release agent on formwork in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.
B. Apply prior to placement of reinforcing steel, anchoring devices, and embedded items.
C. Do not apply form release agent where concrete surfaces are indicated to receive special finishes or applied coverings that are affected by agent. Soak inside surfaces of untreated forms with clean water. Keep surfaces coated prior to placement of concrete.
D. Reuse and Coating of Forms: Thoroughly clean forms and reapply form coating before each reuse. For exposed work, do not reuse forms with damaged faces or edges. Apply form coating to forms in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications. Do not coat forms for concrete indicated to receive “scored finish”. Apply form coatings before placing reinforcing steel.
3.4 INSTALLATION - INSERTS, EMBEDDED PARTS, AND OPENINGS
A. Install formed openings for items to be embedded in or passing through concrete work.
B. Locate and set in place items required to be cast directly into concrete.
C. Coordinate with Work of other sections in forming and placing openings, slots, recesses, sleeves, bolts, anchors, other inserts, and components of other Work.
D. Install accessories straight, level, and plumb. Ensure items are not disturbed during concrete placement.
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E. Install water stops continuous without displacing reinforcement. Heat seal joints watertight.
F. Provide temporary ports or openings in formwork where required to facilitate cleaning and inspection. Locate openings at bottom of forms to allow flushing water to drain.
G. Close temporary openings with tight fitting panels, flush with inside face of forms, and neatly fitted so joints will not be apparent in exposed concrete surfaces.
H. Form Ties:
1. Use sufficient strength and sufficient quantity to prevent spreading of forms.
2. Place ties at least 1 inch away from finished surface of concrete.
3. Leave inner rods in concrete when forms are stripped.
4. Space form ties equidistant, symmetrical and aligned vertically and horizontally unless otherwise shown on Drawings.
I. Arrangement: Arrange formwork to allow proper erection sequence and to permit form removal without damage to concrete.
J. Construction Joints:
1. Install surfaced pouring strip where construction joints intersect exposed surfaces to provide straight line at joints.
2. Just prior to subsequent concrete placement, remove strip and tighten forms to conceal shrinkage.
3. Show no overlapping of construction joints. Construct joints to present same appearance as butted plywood joints.
4. Arrange joints in continuous line straight, true and sharp.
K. Embedded Items:
1. Make provisions for pipes, sleeves, anchors, inserts, reglets, anchor slots, nailers, water stops, and other features.
2. Do not embed wood or uncoated aluminum in concrete.
3. Obtain installation and setting information for embedded items furnished under other Specification sections.
4. Securely anchor embedded items in correct location and alignment prior to placing concrete.
5. Verify conduits and pipes, including those made of coated aluminum, meet requirements of ACI 318 for size and location limitations.
L. Openings for Items Passing Through Concrete:
1. Frame openings in concrete where indicated on Drawings. Establish exact locations, sizes, and other conditions required for openings and attachment of work specified under other sections.
2. Coordinate work to avoid cutting and patching of concrete after placement.
3. Perform cutting and repairing of concrete required as result of failure to provide required openings.
M. Screeds:
1. Set screeds and establish levels for tops of concrete slabs and levels for finish on slabs.
2. Slope slabs to drain where required or as shown on Drawings.
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3. Before depositing concrete, remove debris from space to be occupied by concrete and thoroughly wet forms. Remove freestanding water.
N. Screed Supports:
1. For concrete over waterproof membranes and vapor retarder membranes, use cradle, pad or base type screed supports which will not puncture membrane.
2. Staking through membrane is not permitted.
O. Cleanouts and Access Panels:
1. Provide removable cleanout sections or access panels at bottoms of forms to permit inspection and effective cleaning of loose dirt, debris and waste material.
2. Clean forms and surfaces against which concrete is to be placed. Remove chips, saw dust and other debris. Thoroughly blow out forms with compressed air just before concrete is placed.
3.5 FORM CLEANING
A. Clean forms as erection proceeds, to remove foreign matter within forms.
B. Clean formed cavities of debris prior to placing concrete.
C. Flush with water or use compressed air to remove remaining foreign matter. Ensure that water and debris drain to exterior through clean-out ports.
D. During cold weather, remove ice and snow from within forms. Do not use de-icing salts.
Do not use water to clean out forms, unless formwork and concrete construction proceed within heated enclosure. Use compressed air or other means to remove foreign matter.
3.6 FORM REMOVAL
A. Do not remove forms or bracing until concrete has gained sufficient strength to carry its own weight and imposed loads and removal has been approved by Architect/Engineer.
B. Loosen forms carefully. Do not wedge pry bars, hammers, or tools against finish concrete surfaces scheduled for exposure to view.
C. Store removed forms in manner that surfaces to be in contact with fresh concrete will not be damaged. Discard damaged forms.
D. Leave forms in place for minimum number of days as specified in ACI 347.
3.7 ERECTION TOLERANCES
A. Construct formwork to maintain tolerances required by ACI 301.
B. Construct and align formwork for elevator hoistway in accordance with ASME A17.1.
C. Camber slabs and beams 1/4 inch per 10 feet in accordance with ACI 301.
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3.8 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Section 01 70 00 - Execution and Closeout Requirements: Field inspecting, testing, adjusting, and balancing.
B. Inspect erected formwork, shoring, and bracing to ensure that work is in accordance with formwork design, and that supports, fastenings, wedges, ties, and items are secure.
C. Notify Architect/Engineer after placement of reinforcing steel in forms, but prior to placing concrete.
D. Schedule concrete placement to permit formwork inspection before placing concrete.
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SECTION 03 20 00
CONCRETE REINFORCING
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes:
1. Reinforcing bars.
2. Welded wire fabric.
3. Fiber Reinforced Concrete.
4. Reinforcement accessories.
B. Related Sections:
1. Section 03 30 00 - Cast-In-Place Concrete.
1.2 REFERENCES
A. American Concrete Institute:
1. ACI 301 - Specifications for Structural Concrete.
2. ACI 318 - Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete.
3. ACI 530.1 - Specifications for Masonry Structures.
4. ACI SP-66 - ACI Detailing Manual.
B. ASTM International:
1. ASTM A82 - Standard Specification for Steel Wire, Plain, for Concrete
Reinforcement.
2. ASTM A184/A184M - Standard Specification for Fabricated Deformed Steel Bar
Mats for Concrete Reinforcement.
3. ASTM A496 - Standard Specification for Steel Wire, Deformed, for Concrete
Reinforcement.
4. ASTM A497 - Standard Specification for Steel Welded Wire Fabric, Deformed, for Concrete Reinforcement.
5. ASTM A615/A615M - Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Billet-
Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement.
6. ASTM A704/A704M - Standard Specification for Welded Steel Plain Bar or Rod
Mats for Concrete Reinforcement.
7. ASTM A706/A706M - Standard Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Deformed and Plain Bars for Concrete Reinforcement.
8. ASTM A767/A767M - Standard Specification for Zinc-Coated (Galvanized)
Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement.
9. ASTM A775/A775M - Standard Specification for Epoxy-Coated Reinforcing
Steel Bars.
10. ASTM A884/A884M - Standard Specification for Epoxy-Coated Steel Wire and
Welded Wire Fabric for Reinforcement.
11. ASTM A934/A934M - Standard Specification for Epoxy-Coated Prefabricated
Steel Reinforcing Bars.
12. ASTM A996/A996M - Standard Specification for Rail-Steel and Axle-Steel
Deformed Bars for Concrete Reinforcement.
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13. ASTM C1116 / C1116M - 08a Standard Specification for Fiber-Reinforced Concrete
14. ASTM D3963/D3963M - Standard Specification for Fabrication and Jobsite Handling of Epoxy-Coated Reinforcing Steel Bars.
C. American Welding Society:
1. AWS D1.4 - Structural Welding Code - Reinforcing Steel.
D. Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute:
1. CRSI - Manual of Standard Practice.
2. CRSI - Placing Reinforcing Bars.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Section 01 33 00 - Submittals: Submittal procedures.
B. Shop Drawings: Indicate bar sizes, spacings, locations, and quantities of reinforcing steel and welded wire fabric, bending and cutting schedules, and supporting and spacing devices.
C. Certificates: Submit AWS qualification certificate for welders employed on the Work.
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Perform Work in accordance with ACI 318.
1.5 QUALIFICATIONS
A. Welders: AWS qualified within previous 12 months.
1.6 COORDINATION
A. Coordination and project conditions.
B. Coordinate with placement of formwork, formed openings and other Work.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 REINFORCEMENT
A. Deformed and Plain Reinforcement: ASTM A615/A615M; 60 ksi (420 MPa) yield strength, steel bars, unfinished.
B. Deformed Bar Mats: ASTM A184/A184M; fabricated from ASTM A615/A615M; 60 ksi (420 MPa) yield strength, steel bars, unfinished.
C. Plain Bar Mats: ASTM A704/A704M; fabricated from ASTM A615/A615M; 60 ksi (420 MPa) yield strength, steel bars, unfinished.
D. Deformed Wire: ASTM A496; unfinished.
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E. Plain Wire: ASTM A82; unfinished.
F. Fiber Reinforced Concrete:
G. Epoxy-Coated Reinforcing Bars:
1. Steel Bars: ASTM A615, Grade 60.
2. Epoxy Coating: ASTM A775 with less than 2 percent damaged coating in each
12 inch bar length.
2.2 ACCESSORY MATERIALS
A. Tie Wire: Minimum 16 gage annealed type.
B. Chairs, Bolsters, Bar Supports, Spacers: Sized and shaped for strength and support of reinforcement during concrete placement conditions.
C. Epoxy Coating Patching Material: Type as recommended by coating manufacturer.
2.3 FABRICATION
A. Fabricate concrete reinforcement in accordance with ACI 318.
B. Form reinforcement bends with minimum diameters in accordance with ACI 318.
C. Fabricate column reinforcement with offset bends at reinforcement splices.
D. Weld reinforcement in accordance with AWS D1.4.
E. Locate reinforcement splices not indicated on Drawings, at point of minimum stress.
Review location of splices with Architect/Engineer.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 PLACEMENT
A. Place, support and secure reinforcement against displacement. Do not deviate from required position beyond specified tolerance.
1. Do not weld crossing reinforcement bars for assembly except as permitted by
Architect/Engineer.
B. Do not displace or damage vapor retarder.
C. Accommodate placement of formed openings.
D. Space reinforcement bars with minimum clear spacing in accordance with ACI 318 of one bar diameter, but not less than 1 inch (25 mm).
1. Where bars are indicated in multiple layers, place upper bars directly above lower bars.
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Reinforcement Location Minimum Concrete Cover
Footings and Concrete Formed Against Earth 3 inches (75 mm)
Concrete exposed to earth or weather
No. 6 (19) bars and larger 2 inches (50 mm)
No. 5 (16) bars and smaller 1-1/2 inches (38 mm)
Supported Slabs, Walls, and Joists
No. 14 (43) bars and larger 1-1/2 inches (38 mm)
No. 11 (36) bars and smaller 3/4 inches (19 mm)
Beams and Columns 1-1/2 inches (38 mm)
Shell and Folded Plate
Members
No. 6 (19) bars and larger 3/4 inches (19 mm)
No. 5 (16) bars and smaller 1/2 inches (13 mm)
E. Epoxy-Coated Reinforcement: Repair cut and damaged epoxy coatings with epoxy repair coating in accordance with ASTM D3963.
3.2 ERECTION TOLERANCES
A. Section 01 40 00 - Quality Requirements: Tolerances.
B. Install reinforcement within the following tolerances for flexural members, walls, and compression members:
Reinforcement Depth Depth Tolerance Concrete Cover Tolerance
Greater than 8 inches (200 mm) plus or minus 3/8 inch (10 mm) minus 3/8 inch (10 mm)
Less than 8 inches (200 mm) plus or minus 1/2 inch (13 mm) minus 1/2 inch (13 mm)
C. Install reinforcement within the tolerances specified in ACI 530.1 for foundation walls.
3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Field inspecting, testing, adjusting, and balancing.
B. Perform field inspection and testing in accordance with ACI 318.
C. Provide free access to Work and cooperate with appointed firm.
D. Reinforcement Inspection:
1. Placement Acceptance: Specified and ACI 318 material requirements and specified placement tolerances.
2. Welding: Inspect welds in accordance with AWS D1.1.
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3. Periodic Placement Inspection: Inspect for correct materials, fabrication, sizes, locations, spacing, concrete cover, and splicing.
4. Weldability Inspection: Inspect for reinforcement weldability when formed from steel other than ASTM A706/A706M.
5. Periodic Weld Inspection: Other welded connections.
3.4 SCHEDULES
A. Reinforcement For Foundation Wall Framing Members and Slab-on-Grade: Deformed bars, wire fabric and steel reinforcing, epoxy coated finish.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 03 30 00
CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section includes cast-in-place concrete for the following:
1. Foundation walls.
2. Slabs on grade.
3. Control, expansion and contraction joint devices.
4. Thrust blocks.
5. Control and expansion/contraction joint devices associated with concrete work, including joint sealants.
B. Related Sections:
1. Section 03 20 00 - Concrete Reinforcement.
1.2 REFERENCES
A. Arkansas Standard Specification for Highway Construction, Division 500, Section 501:
Portland Cement Concrete Pavement and Section 502: Reinforcing Steel for Pavement.
B. American Concrete Institute:
1. ACI 301 - Specifications for Structural Concrete.
2. ACI 305 - Hot Weather Concreting.
3. ACI 306.1 - Standard Specification for Cold Weather Concreting.
4. ACI 308.1 - Standard Specification for Curing Concrete.
5. ACI 318 - Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete.
C. ASTM International:
1. ASTM C31/C31M - Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test
Specimens in the Field.
2. ASTM C33 - Standard Specification for Concrete Aggregates.
3. ASTM C94/C94M - Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete.
4. ASTM C150 - Standard Specification for Portland Cement.
5. ASTM C172 - Standard Practice for Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete.
6. ASTM C173/C173M - Standard Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed
Concrete by the Volumetric Method.
7. ASTM C192/C192M-060 - Standard Specification for Air-Entraining
Admixtures for Concrete.
8. ASTM C330 - Standard Specification for Lightweight Aggregates for Structural
Concrete.
9. ASTM C494/C494M - Standard Specification for Chemical Admixtures for
Concrete.
10. ASTM C685/C685M - Standard Specification for Concrete Made By Volumetric
Batching and Continuous Mixing.
11. ASTM C1017/C1017M - Standard Specification for Chemical Admixtures for
Use in Producing Flowing Concrete.
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12. ASTM C1218 - Standard Test Method for Water-Soluble Chloride in Mortar and Concrete.
13. ASTM D1751 - Standard Specification for Preformed Expansion Joint Filler for Concrete Paving and Structural Construction (Nonextruding and Resilient Bituminous Types).
14. ASTM E1643 - Standard Practice for Installation of Water Vapor Retarders Used in Contact with Earth or Granular Fill under Concrete Slabs.
15. ASTM E1745 - Standard Specification for Plastic Water Vapor Retarders Used in Contact with Soil or Granular Fill under Concrete Slabs.
1.3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Vapor Retarder Permeance: Maximum 2 perm max. per inch of thickness per ASTM E96.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Section 01 33 00 - Submittals: Submittal procedures.
B. Design Data:
1. Submit concrete mix design
2. Identify mix ingredients and proportions, including admixtures.
3. Identify chloride content of admixtures and whether or not chloride was added during manufacture.
C. Tests - field quality control tests.
1.5 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS
A. Project Record Documents: Accurately record actual locations of embedded utilities and components concealed from view in finished construction.
1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Perform Work in accordance with ACI 318.
B. Conform to ACI 305 when concreting during hot weather.
C. Conform to ACI 306.1 when concreting during cold weather.
D. Acquire cement and aggregate from one source for Work.
E. Use only one brand of cement.
1.7 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Maintain concrete temperature after installation at minimum 50 degrees F in a moist condition for a minimum of 7 days.
1.8 COORDINATION
A. Coordinate placement of joint devices with erection of concrete formwork and placement of form accessories.
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PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 CONCRETE MATERIALS
A. Cement:
1. ASTM C150, Type I - Normal or Type IA - Air Entraining (if approved by the
Engineer).
2. The Portland cement used under this contract shall be a standard brand of
Portland cement which has been in practical use in public works and which has heretofore given satisfactory results. The cement, when delivered to the site or at the location where the concrete is to be mixed, shall be stored so as to protect it from damage. No damaged, partially set, or lumpy cement shall be used in the work but shall immediately be removed from the premises.
B. Normal Weight Aggregates: ASTM C33.
1. Coarse Aggregate:
a. The coarse aggregate shall be clean washed and screened gravel or crushed limestone, having a specific gravity of not less than 2.56. The gravel shall be free from dust, loam, clay, alkali, or organic impurities, and free from thin porous, elongated, or laminated particles. A sample of the gravel when subjected to the sodium sulphate accelerated soundness test for freezing and thawing shall have a weighted average loss of not more than 15%. Crushed limestone aggregate shall consist of uncoated particles of sound, durable rock of uniform quality without an excess of flat, elongated, or laminated pieces.
b. The gravel or crushed limestone shall be graded to meet the following sieve analysis using the U.S. Standard Sieve Series, with all percentages determined by weight.
Sieve Size Percent Passing
1-1/2 inch 100
1 inch 95-100
3/4 inch 70-85
3/8 inch 20-40
No. 4 0-5
c. The use of frozen aggregates will not be permitted. When the temperature of the air permits concreting to be carried on, the aggregates must be thawed out, thoroughly removing all frost before inclusion in the concrete mixture.
2. Fine Aggregate Sizing:
a. The fine aggregate must be clean. Natural, unwashed sand deposits may not be used. Sand must consist of hard, strong, durable material, washed from all foreign organic material or other injurious impurities conforming to ASTM C33.
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b. Sand that has become contaminated by improper storage or installation practices will be unacceptable for use and will be removed from the construction site immediately by the contractor.
c. The sand shall be graded to meet the following sieve analysis using the U.S. Standard sieve series, with all percentages determined by weight.
Sieve Size Percent Passing
3/8 inch 100
No. 4 95-100
No. 16 60-75
No. 50 10-30
No. 100 0-5
C. Water:
1. ACI 318; potable,
2. Without deleterious amounts of chloride ions with maximum 0.15 percent of water-soluble chloride ions by weight of cement.
3. Non-potable water will not be considered acceptable for use.
2.2 ADMIXTURES
A. Manufacturers: Should the Contractor desire to incorporate in the concrete mix an admixture to improve the workability of concrete, the approval must be obtained from the Engineer. However, no additional payment will be made for the use of the admixture; the use of such admixture will be made at the Contractor's expense.
B. Air Entrainment: ASTM C260.
1. Consider using "Darex" Dewey and Almy Chemical Company, "Adz Air", Chem
Masters Corp., or equal.
C. Plasticizing: ASTM C1017/C1017M.
1. Consider using "Pozzolith" by Master Builders Company, WR77 by Chem
Masters Corp., or equal.
2.3 JOINT DEVICES AND FILLER MATERIALS
A. Expansion Joint Devices: ASTM D1751-04; resilient neoprene filler strip.
2.4 CONCRETE MIX
A. Select proportions for normal weight concrete in accordance with application:
1. Class A Concrete shall be used for all structural concrete such as floor slabs, sidewalks, concrete walls, etc. Class A concrete shall meet the following requirements:
a. Cement: 6-1/2-sack minimum per cubic yard. (600 pounds minimum per cubic yard).
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b. w/c ratio: 0.40 maximum (including water in aggregates).
c. Strength (f’c): 4,500 psi in 28 days and 3,050 psi in 7 days.
d. Slump: 3 to 5 inches.
e. Air Entrainment: 4% – 6%
2. Class B Concrete shall be used for pipe encasements, thrust blocks, concrete cradles and for a stabilized fill if…
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