Attachment 01_Specifications_BIL_Toilets_F.pdf

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS

C.1 SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION 01 33 00 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTALS

A. Reviewing, Certifying, Approving Authority: Contractor shall be responsible for reviewing and certifying that submittals are in compliance with contract requirements.

B. Scheduling: Allow review period, beginning with receipt by approving authority that includes at least 5 working days for submittals for contracting officer approval. Period of review for submittals with contracting officer approval begins when Government receives submittal from contractor. Period of review for each resubmittal is the same as for initial submittal.

C. Variations: Variations from contract requirements require Government approval pursuant to contract Clause entitled “FAR 52.236-21, Specifications and Drawings for

Construction” and will be considered where advantages to government.

D. Submittal Schedule:

SECTION DESCRIPTION SUBMITTED APPROVED

03 30 00-1.02A Concrete Mix Design

33 36 00-1.02A Vault Toilets

33 36 50-1.02B Weed Free Equipment

END OF SECTION 01 33 00

SECTION 01 74 00 – SITE CLEAN UP

1.01CLEAN UP

A. The contractor shall keep the work site free from accumulation of waste materials and rubbish resulting from the work. Clean areas daily as required to maintain a safe working site.

B. The contractor shall minimize disturbance to the area and perform site work necessary to restore natural surface contours impacted from work.

C. Before final acceptance of the project by the Government, the contractor shall remove from the site all excess material, waste, and rubbish resulting from this work.

BIL Forest wide Toilet Installations Helena-Lewis & Clark NF SPECIFICATIONS December 05, 2022

END OF SECTION 01 74 00

SECTION 03 30 00 – PRE-CAST CONCRETE

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01SUMMARY

A. Work includes the excavation, backfill, compacting, grading, and any site work required for the installation of;

a. One 5 foot by 5 foot concrete pad to serve the entrance of the new concrete vault toilet installation at all site locations except the Toilet at Summit Campground and

Park Lake Campground which are adjacent to asphalt roads.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. Concrete mix design: At least 10 days prior to fabrication, submit concrete mix design with all concrete additives proposed to COR for approval.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.01 CONCRETE MIX DESIGN

A. Concrete shall be supplied by a ready-mix or pre-cast concrete products firm regularly engaged in the business.

B. Cement, aggregate, and water shall be proportioned to obtain concrete with good workability.

C. Mix design shall meet ASTM C33 and meet the following requirements:

a. Maximum Aggregate Size: 1 inch

b. Minimum Compressive Strength: 3,500 psi at 28 days

c. Maximum Water-Cementitious Materials Ratio: 0.45

d. Slump Range: 3 to 6.5 inches

e. Air Content: 4 to 7 percent.

D. Concrete Accessible Parking Pad:

a. Thickness: 4 inches minimum

b. Width: 16 feet

c. Length: 20 feet

d. Reinforcement: No. 4 bars spaced 12 inches each way, steel wire mesh, or fiber reinforced.

2.02 STEEL REINFORCEMENT

A. Reinforcing Bars: ASTM A 615/A 615M, Grade 60, deformed.

B. Plain-Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement: ASTM A 185/A 185M, plain, fabricated from as-drawn steel wire into flat sheets.

C. Bar Supports: Bolsters, chairs, spacers and other devices for spacing, supporting, and fastening reinforcing bars and welded wire reinforcement in place. Manufacture bar supports from steel wire, plastic, or precast concrete according to CRSI’s ”Manual of

Standard Practice”.

2.03 STEEL CARRIER SUPPORTS

A. Provide a minimum of two stainless steel carrier supports to support the sidewalk where it butts up against the toilet entry floor slab.

B. Each steel carrier support shall have the following minimum dimensions:

a. Steel thickness: ¼ inch

b. Width: 12 inches

c. Length: 8 inches

2.04 BEDDING MATERIAL

A. Bedding Course: Bedding material to be 3/4 inch minus crushed or screened aggregate, or other approved gravel bedding material approved by the COR.

2.05 CONCRETE PAD SECTIONS

A. Provide a minimum of two steel carrier supports to support the sidewalks where they butt up against the toilet entry floor slab.

B. Concrete sections to be 5’x5’ and cast in a manner to have a “tongue and groove” or other approved integrated joint to prevent uneven settlement at the joint.

C. Thickness shall match toilet entry floor slab.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 CONCRETE FORMS

A. Support and brace forms sufficiently to prevent distortion of forms.

B. Contractor shall assume all responsibility for determining when to remove the forms without causing damage to the components. Damaged components will be rejected.

3.02 CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT

A. Steel reinforcement shall be centered in the cross-sectional area of the slab and shall have at least one inch of concrete cover on the under surface.

B. Install No. 4 bars spaced 12 inches each way or Plain-Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement.

3.03 CONCRETE FINISH

A. Apply a broom finish to the concrete surface.

3.04 BEDDING AND COMPACTION

A. Compact the natural ground with a minimum of three passes with a whacker-type mechanical compactor or equivalent approved by the CO.

B. Install a six-inch compacted lift of aggregate bedding material for a leveling and drainage course. Compact leveling course full width with a whacker-type mechanical compactor or equivalent until there is no visible evidence of further consolidation.

END OF SECTION 03 30 00

SECTION 33 36 00 – CONCRETE VAULT TOILET

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Work includes the installation of unisex concrete vault toilets at locations as described in the scope of work and on the contract drawings.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For the vault toilets indicated, include construction details, material descriptions, dimensions of individual components and profiles, and finishes.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.01 CONCRETE VAULT TOILET

A. Specifications;

a. Type: Single Vault Toilet

b. Exterior: Barnwood Look

c. Screen:Full Screen

d. Roof: Simulated Wood Shake Roof

e. Color: Dark Brown Concrete

f. Signage: Unisex - ADA

g. Vent Screen: Required – Installed over vent

h. Floor Plans: Right Handed or Left Handed Floor Plans (see drawings)

B. Approved manufacturers and models, or approved equals;

TOILET

MANUFACTURER:

MODEL:

Missoula Concrete Aspen

CXT Gunnison

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION

A. General: Comply with vault toilet manufacturer’s written installation instructions applicable to products and applications indicated unless more stringent requirements apply.

B. Backfill and perform finish grading immediately adjacent to toilet

C. Grades of access route immediately serving the vault toilet shall comply with ADA requirements.

END OF SECTION 33 36 00

SECTION 33 36 50 – EXCAVATION

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Work includes the excavation, backfill, compacting, grading, and any site work required for vault toilet installation.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: Certified weed free bedding material test report.

B. Equipment Inspection: Visual inspection approved by CO accepting equipment as clean and weed free prior to mobilizing to project area.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.01 SOIL MATERIALS

A. SST Bedding Course: Bedding material to be sand or 3/8 inch minus crushed or screened aggregate.

2.02 EQUIPMENT

A. General: Contractor shall supply equipment necessary to excavate the hole necessary to receive the new vault toilet, place the toilet, provide finish site grading, and perform all other work associated with the toilet installation.

B. WEED FREE EQUIPMENT: Equipment (to include machinery, trailers, compactors, pickups, etc) shall be washed and inspected prior to entry into the project area.

Equipment shall be approved by COR prior to entry into the project area.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION

A. Excavate new hole at location staked by CO. Excavation shall comply with vault toilet manufactures installation instructions.

3.02 BEDDING AND COMPACTION

A. Compact the natural ground at the bottom of the vault excavation with a minimum of three passes with a whacker-type mechanical compactor or equivalent approved by the

CO.

B. Install a four (4) inch loose lift of sand or aggregate bedding material for a leveling and drainage course. Compact leveling course full width with a whacker-type mechanical compactor or equivalent until there is no visible evidence of further consolidation.

C. Set vault in place. Backfill around structure. Use excavation material for backfill except for rocks or clumps larger than six inches.

D. Fill, adjacent to building entry, shall have backfill placed in 8-inch loose lifts and compacted with a minimum of two passes with a whacker-type mechanical compactor or equivalent approved by the CO.

3.03 FINISH GRADING (General)

A. Grade around vault toilet necessary to drain surface water away from the structure. The grade shall fall a minimum of 6 inches within the first 10 feet.

END OF SECTION 33 36 50

C-3 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

a) Existing Facilities. In addition to the requirements of the Use of Premises Clause, AGAR 452.236-70, all existing facilities structures damaged by the Contractor shall be replaced or repaired by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government. This includes any facilities inside or outside the project limits, including along any access routes.

Do not trim or damage vegetation except with specific Contracting Officers (CO) approval.

b) Pollution and Erosion Control. During all operations under this contract, the

Contractor shall exercise reasonable measures to prevent or minimize soil erosion and pollution of water and other resources. All refuse, including garbage, rubbish, and solid or liquid wastes, from the Contractor's operations, including camps, parking areas, and equipment maintenance areas shall be stored, collected, and disposed of in a sanitary and nuisance-free manner. Refuse shall be disposed of in State-approved landfills unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer (CO).

c) Coordination with District Operations. The work will take place in areas critical to daily ranger district operations. The Contractor shall maintain regular contact and coordination with the district representative to assure that district operations are not hindered by the work.

d) Storage and Stockpiling. The Contractor shall confine storage of equipment, materials, and vehicles to within the limits delineated by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for the loss of or damage to materials stored on Forest Service lands or elsewhere.

e) Coordination with Other Contractors. The Contractor shall maintain regular contact and coordination with all other contractors working on the district compounds to assure that the operations of other contractors are not hindered by the work.

f) Worksite Cleanliness and Final Cleanup. Maintain the project work areas in a clean and orderly condition throughout the progress of work under this contract. All refuse, including garbage, rubbish, and solid or liquid wastes from the Contractor's operations shall be stored and collected in a sanitary manner and disposed of off Government property in a legal manner. Maintain strict control of hazardous materials to prevent contamination of the site.

g) Equipment Specifications. Equipment and tools shall be in good mechanical and operating condition, fully capable of performing all phases of the specified work.

h) Weather Conditions. Work will be suspended if, in the opinion of the Contracting

Officer, weather conditions preclude effective protection of resources, site rehabilitation, or otherwise impact project end results in a significant, negative manner.

i) Sanitary Facilities – No sanitary facilities currently exist on site. Contractor responsible for providing their own sanitary facilities.

j) Notification. Contractor shall notify the C.O. at least two weeks prior to entering a work site.

C-4 HAULING AND DISPOSAL OF MATERIALS

a) All loads shall be completely covered during hauling.

b) All materials removed from the site shall be disposed of in a legal manner off National

Forest System lands. All fees associated with material disposal shall be paid by the

Contractor.

C-5 CLEANUP AND DISPOSAL

The Contractor shall at all times keep the area in an orderly condition. Upon completing the work, the Contractor shall remove from the site and premises any rubbish, tools, equipment, and materials that are not the property of the Forest Service. Upon completing the work, the

Contractor shall leave the work areas in a clean, neat, and orderly condition satisfactory to the

Contracting Officer.

C-6 EXISTING UTILITIES

The Contractor is responsible for location of all utilities prior to beginning work. Damaged utilities shall be repaired at the Contractor’s expense.

C-7 - FOOD AND GARBAGE STORAGE

All food, beverages, and scented or flavored toiletries must be stored unavailable to bears at night and when unattended during the day. Attractants include but are not limited to canned food, pop, beer, garbage, grease, processed livestock or pet food, toothpaste, and chap stick. All attractants shall be hung at least 10-feet off the ground and 4-feet from any vertical support, or stored inside a bear resistant container or vehicle. Cars, pick-up cabs, enclosed horse trailers, hard sided campers or camper shells are all considered bear resistant. Food should be stored out of sight in vehicles. Coolers, pop-up campers, backpacks, and tents are not considered bear resistant.

C-8 – FIRE CONTROL (FS.236.1)

(a) Contractor's Responsibility for Contractor-Caused Fires – The Contractor, whether or not directed by the Forest Service, shall immediately extinguish, without expense to the

Government, all fires on or in the vicinity of the project which are caused by Contractor's employees, whether set directly or indirectly as a result of Contractor operations. The

Contractor may be held liable for all damages and costs of additional labor, subsistence, equipment, supplies, and transportation resulting from fires set or caused by the

Contractor's employees or resulting from contract operations.

(b) Other Fires – For the purpose of fighting forest fires on or in the vicinity of the project, which are not caused by the Contractor or his employees, the Contractor when requested by the Contracting Officer shall place his employees and equipment temporarily at the disposal of the Forest Service. Payment for such services will be made by the

Government at not less than the current rate for fire-fighting services established by the

Forest Service in the area concerned.

Any employees and equipment furnished will be relieved from fire fighting as soon as the

Forest Service finds that it is practicable to employ other labor and equipment adequate for the protection of the area.

An equitable adjustment in contract time may be made for this period.

(c) Fire Plan – At all times during closed fire season period, as specified by State law, the

Contractor shall comply with each of the following provisions to the extent applicable to his operation under the contract.

1. Fire Tools – The Contractor will provide for each employee in the contract area at least one approved hand tool of a type appropriate in the contract area, such as shovel, pulaski, or ax. Tools required and furnished under (2) and (4) below, shall count toward fulfillment of the above requirement. Where additional tools, beyond those required under (2) and (4) below, are to be provided, the Contractor shall seal such tools in one or more boxes painted red and marked "Tools for Fire Only." All tools required herein shall be kept sharp and in good serviceable condition and maintained at locations to be designated by the Forest Service.

2. Fire Extinguishers and Tools on Mobile or Stationary Equipment – Each unit of powered equipment used in connection with this contract, including automobiles, trucks, tractors, etc., shall be equipped with serviceable tools and fire extinguishers as follows:

One - fire extinguisher, dry chemical type of not less than 2-1/2 pound capacity with 4 BC or higher rating.

One - shovel, round point #0 lady or equal.

One - ax, 2 pounds or over, 26-inch minimum length, or one pulaski.

One - water container (at least 1-gallon capacity), not required with stationary equipment.

3. Blasting – Fuse or prima cord shall not be used unless authorized in writing by the

CO with special precautions stated.

4. Smoking – Smoking shall not be permitted within the contract area except on surfaced or dirt roads, at landings, within closed vehicles, in camps, or at other posted places, and shall never be allowed while working or traveling on foot.

5. Storage of Petroleum and Other Highly Flammable Products – Gasoline, oil, grease, or other highly flammable material will be stored either in a separate building used exclusively for such storage, or at a site where all combustible debris and vegetation is cleared away within a radius of 25 feet. Fire extinguishers and/or sand barrels may be required at such locations specified by the Forest Service when unusually hazardous conditions exist.

6. Precautions for Stoves – Stovepipes on all temporary buildings, trailers, and tents using wood burning stoves, will be equipped with roof jacks and serviceable spark arresters of mesh with openings no larger than 5/8 inch.

All stovepipes, inside and out, will not be closer than 2 feet from any wood or other flammable material or 1 foot if the combustible material is protected by a metal or asbestos shield.

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7. Welding – Welding or use of cutting torches will be permitted only in areas that have been cleared or are free of all material capable of carrying fire. Flammable debris and vegetation must be removed from within a minimum of 10 feet radius of all welding and cutting torch operations. A shovel and a 5-gallon standard backpack water container (filled), with hand pump attached, shall be immediately available for use in the event of a fire start.

8. Fire Plan – Prior to initiating work on the contract area, during the closed fire season period, a fire prevention and suppression plan will usually be prepared. The

Contractor and the Forest Service will jointly prepare this plan. Such plan shall include a detailed list of men and equipment at the Contractor's disposal for implementing the plan. The fire plan shall also specify additional measures and/or special requirements, such as Hoot Owl restrictions, necessary during periods of critical fire weather conditions.

When Hoot Owl restrictions are invoked, the Forest Service may curtail or shut down all or portions of a Contractor's operations. The following requirements may be imposed:

a) All high fire risk operations could be terminated at 1300 local time.

b) All burning could be stopped, including debris burning fires.

c) Patrolman may be required for a period of 2 hours after high fire risk operations and 1 hour after end of work shift. The Contractor shall provide the patrolman unless the contract is for equipment rental, in which case the Government will provide the patrolman.

C-9 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

The method of measurement will be as designated in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS. The accepted quantity will be paid for at the contract unit price for the Pay Item shown in the SCHEDULE OF

ITEMS. Payment will be for all labor, equipment, transportation, supervision, operating supplies, materials, and incidentals necessary to complete the work as specified.