Attachment_03_-_MMB_Specifications.pdf

MOD/MODE/US Bypass Canal Repairs Project

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SECTION C - DESCRIPTION / SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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Construction Sequencing Use of Site Work Restrictions Interruption of Service Submittals Safety Data Sheets Safety and Health Contractor’s Onsite Safety Personnel Temporary Utilities Vehicular Access and Parking Traffic Control Protection of Existing Installations Water Pollution Control Cleaning and Waste Management

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

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Water for Dust Abatement Care of Canal During Construction Removal of Water From Excavation

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Construction Sequencing 01 12 40 - 1

SECTION 01 12 40

CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCING

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

1. Include in prices offered in the Price Schedule for other items of work.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit and integrate the following as part of Construction Plan in accordance with Statement of Work and 01 33 00 – Submittals.

1.03 CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCING

A. The following work will be conducted by the contractor unless otherwise noted:

1. BOR to divert flows upstream of MOD, MODE, and US Bypass canals.

2. Dewatering/temporary berms to maintain dry areas of construction.

3. Demolition/repair of existing, and construction of new concrete canal panels.

4. Demolition of check structure's concrete and mechanical components. Backfill and place concrete lining to match concrete canal adjacent to the repair area.

5. Joint and crack sealing using Sikaflex product or equivalent. Use backer rod for cracks larger than 1".

6. Handling of accumulated materials, hauling solids for disposal, and submitting completed waste disposal form.

7. Removal of any temporary berms by Contractor.

8. BOR put MOD, MODE, and US Bypass canals back in service.

9. Remaining construction activities that may be accomplished after canal outage.

B. Contractor to provide a proposed construction sequence to the Contracting Officer’s Representative for approval considering the activities above.

C. The Government will divert water to the Gila and Colorado Rivers upstream of the work areas before Contractor begins work in the MOD,, MODE,, and US Bypass canals.

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SECTION 01 14 10

USE OF SITE

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

1. Include in prices offered in the Price Schedule for other items of work.

1.02 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)

1. Cleaning Manual-2021 Inspection and Cleaning Manual for

Equipment and Vehicles to Prevent the Spread of Invasive Species (2021 Edition) Available online at:

http://www.usbr.gov/mussels/prevention

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 - Submittals.

B. RSN I-16, Land Use Plan:

1. For each Contractor use site on Government land.

a. Show use location and extent of impact. Uses include but are not limited to the following:

1) Buildings and service areas including offices, shops, warehouses, storage areas, fuel and oil storage areas, and fabrication yards.

2) Parking areas, temporary roads, and haul routes.

3) Utilities including air, power, and water lines; fire hydrants; and compressor station.

4) First-aid and medical facilities.

5) Areas for processing, storing, and disposing of waste materials from construction operations.

6) Temporary fences.

b. Describe methods to preserve, protect, and repair, vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) and other landscape features on or adjacent to jobsite, which are not to be removed and which do not interfere with work http://www.usbr.gov/mussels/prevention

01 14 10 - 2 required under this contract. Include methods to mark work area limits, protect disturbed areas, and prevent erosion.

c. Describe methods to protect, and repair if damaged, existing improvements and utilities at or near jobsite.

d. Describe methods for removing temporary structures and facilities, cleanup, and rehabilitating site after completion of construction activities.

2. Submit revised drawings of changes in use of Government land made during design and erection stages or after use of Government land is in operation.

1.04 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Government land consisting of access roadways adjacent to the canals may be used for required construction facilities. Contractor shall provide COR for approval of proposed areas for equipment storage and laydown of materials.

B. When private land is used for construction facilities, or other construction purposes, make necessary arrangements associated with use of private land.

C. Location, construction, operation, maintenance, and removal of construction facilities on Government land will be subject to approval of COR.

D. Do not interfere with work of other contractors or the Government in vicinity, or with reservations made by the Government for use of such land.

E. Housing for construction personnel will not be permitted on Government land, except housing for guards or watchmen as may be approved by COR.

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3.01 CLEANING

A. Construction equipment:

1. Before bringing on site, clean construction equipment to remove dirt, vegetation, and other organic material to prevent introduction of noxious weeds, and invasive plant and animal species.

2. Contractor cleaning procedures shall result in equipment being cleaned as well or better than the procedures described in Cleaning Manual.

3. COR will inspect construction equipment following procedures described in Cleaning Manual before allowing equipment onsite.

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3.02 SITE SECURITY

A. Contractor shall be responsible for security around the construction site as well as the lay down area.

B. Several of the work areas are fenced in, though the contractor may erect a temporary chain link fence around laydown areas at their own expense.

3.03 RESTORATION

A. Restore Contractor use areas to pre-construction condition.

B. After completion of work, regrade and scarify Government land used for construction purposes and not required for completed installation so that surfaces blend with natural terrain and are in a condition that will facilitate revegetation, provide proper drainage, and prevent erosion.

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SECTION 01 14 12

WORK RESTRICTIONS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

1. Include in prices offered in the Price Schedule for other items of work.

1.02 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Allowable work hours are 24 hour shifts Monday through Sunday, unless otherwise approved by COR.

B. Working on Federal observed holidays during the canal outages is optional.

C. Work shall be completed in accordance with Section 01 12 40 – Construction Sequencing. Deviation from the specified construction sequence may be allowed by the COR with written approval. Provide COR a written notice 14 calendar days in advance of proposed alternate work for review and approval.

D. Most of the work in the Bypass Canal will be limited to a continuous duration of 28 days, while work in the MOD and MODE Canals will be restricted to 14 continuous days due to operational constraints. Planning and follow-up activities may continue as outlined in the approved Construction Plan. The outages for the Bypass Canal and the MOD/MODE Canals will occur concurrently, with the outages for the MOD and MODE Canals taking place during the final 14 days of the canal outage schedule.

E. Entry Control:

1. Restrict entrance of personnel and vehicles into project site and existing facilities.

2. Coordinate access of Government personnel to jobsite.

3. Maintain continuous log of workmen and visitors and make available to COR upon request.

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INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

1. Include cost in prices offered in the Price Schedule for items of work for which interruption of services are required.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 - Submittals.

B. RSN 01 14 30-1, Interruption of Service Request:

1. Area where work will be done (by number or other description).

2. Outline procedures for accomplishing work including:

a. Specific safety precautions to be taken.

b. Type and location of barricades.

c. Warning signs.

d. Protective grounds and devices to be used.

3. Commencement time of work.

4. Number of personnel and their classification.

5. Description of equipment to be used.

6. Information indicating that required materials are on site or data indicating shipping dates of materials not on site.

1.03 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Coordinate and schedule interruption of services with COR.

1. Coordinate work with Government water operations.

2. No specific interruption of service request will be considered unless:

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b. Be prepared to perform work on date and during period of time requested for specific interruption of service.

c. All required submittals required for work to be completed have been approved prior to interruption of services.

3. Allowable time and available interruption of service periods will govern interruption of service requests, work scheduling, onsite delivery of materials, and required drawings and data submittals.

4. Interruption of service window available to Contractor:

a. Government will divert the canals water to accommodate Contractor-requested and approved interruption of service.

b. Window: April 6, 2026 through April 22, 2026.

c. Schedule with COR.

B. When work cannot be performed during an approved interruption of service period, notify COR that interruption of service is not required.

C. Show construction interruption of services greater than 4 hours in construction schedule.

D. Work may be permitted outside the service window described above, as per an approved Construction Plan, but an interruption of service will not be permissible. Rather the Contractor shall perform construction in a manner as to not interrupt normal operations of MOD, MODE, and Bypass canals. The Contractor shall coordinate all such work with Government water operations.

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Submittals

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SECTION 01 33 00

SUBMITTALS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

1. Include in prices offered in the Price Schedule for other items of work.

1.02 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

1. ASME Y14.1-12 Decimal Inch Drawing Sheet Size and

Format

B. National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS)

1. NIBS NCS-14 United States National CAD Standards, Version 6

1.03 DEFINITIONS

A. Days: Calendar days.

B. Required Submittal Number (RSN): Identifies items to be submitted together as a complete submittal.

C. Submittal Types, as listed in Table 01 33 00A - List of Submittals:

1. A - Action:

a. Government will respond as to adequacy of submittal.

b. Action submittals are considered to be “shop drawings” within terms of clause at FAR 52.236-21, Specifications and Drawings for Construction.

2. I - Informational:

a. Government will acknowledge receipt of Informational submittals.

b. Government may reject an Informational submittal when submittal does not satisfy contract requirements. Contractor shall correct mistakes or deficiencies in rejected Informational submittals and resubmit.

c. Informational submittals are considered to be “shop drawings” within terms of clause at FAR 52.236-21, Specifications and Drawings for

Construction, except that approval by Government is not required.

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1.04 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. In case of conflict between requirements of this section and requirements included elsewhere in these specifications, requirements included elsewhere take precedence.

B. General:

1. Prepare in English.

2. Label with contract number and title, and RSN.

3. Measurement Units: US Customary Units.

4. Provide a unique transmittal number for each submittal.

C. Drawings:

1. Minimum Identification in Title Block:

a. Contract number and title.

b. Contractor’s or supplier’s title and drawing number.

c. Date.

2. Size: ANSI D size (22 inches by 34 inches) as defined by ASME Y14.1.

3. Draw to scale using computer drafting:

a. In accordance with NIBS NCS.

b. Electronic file format (DWG): Compatible with AUTOCAD, Version

2015 or later.

c. Compile using “eTransmit” utility in AUTOCAD.

d. Include electronic file in portable document format (PDF) created from the electronic drawing file.

4. Final Drawings:

a. Computer drafted.

b. Government will supply electronic AutoCAD design drawings. The

Contractor shall mark up drawings as per as-built conditions. Drafting shall be in accordance with Reclamation Standards.

c. As-Built changes shall include revision dates and RFI references. Indicate all changes by clouding.

d. Per Reclamation standards as-built conditions shall be shown on drawings as follows: red (additions), green (deletions), and blue (comments).

5. Electronic Files: Supply by secure link transfer.

D. Product Data:

1. Mark manufacturer's data for commercial products or equipment, such as catalog cut sheets.

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a. Identify manufacturer's name, type, model, size, and characteristics.

b. Illustrate that product or equipment meets requirements of specifications.

c. Mark items to be furnished in a manner that will photocopy (no highlighter).

d. Strike through items that do not apply.

E. Certifications:

1. Certifications by a registered professional: Signed and sealed by registered professional.

2. Manufacturer’s certifications: Signed by authorized representative of manufacturer.

F. Photographs:

1. Prints: Professional quality 8-inch by 10-inch color for each listed view.

a. Identify with adhesive labels on back.

1) Include contract number, name of equipment and view title.

2) Do not type directly on back of photograph.

2. Include digital files in .jpeg or similar format.

1.05 SUBMITTALS PROCEDURES

A. Submit only checked submittals. Submittals without evidence of Contractor's approval will be returned for resubmission.

B. Submit complete sets of required materials for each RSN as specified in “Submittals

Required” column in Table 01 33 00A - List of Submittals. A complete set includes all listed items for RSNs with multiple parts.

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C. Submit number of sets specified in “No. of sets to be sent to:” columns in Table

01 33 00A - List of Submittals.

D. Include the following information in transmittal letters:

1. Contract number and title.

2. RSN for each attached submittal.

3. Responsible code.

4. Number of sets for each RSN.

5. Identify submittal as initial or resubmittal.

E. Resubmittal of submittals not approved:

1. Mark changes such that they are readily identifiable and show revision date.

2. Describe reasons for significant changes in transmittal letter.

3. Resubmit returned submittals within 7 days after receiving comments, unless otherwise directed.

4. Requirements for initial submittals apply to resubmittals.

F. More than 1 RSN may be submitted under a transmittal letter, provided responsible code is same.

1.06 REVIEW OF SUBMITTALS

A. Time Required:

1. Submittal review will require 14 days for review of each submittal or resubmittal, unless otherwise specified.

2. Time required for review of each submittal or resubmittal begins when complete sets of materials required for a particular RSN are received and extends through return mailing postmark date.

B. Time in Excess of Specified:

1. CO may extend contract completion date to allow additional time for completing work affected by excess review time.

a. Time extension will be to extent that excess review time caused delay to contract completion date.

b. Time extension will not exceed time used in excess of specified number of days for review of submittals or resubmittals.

c. Concurrent days of excess review time resulting from review of 2 or more separate submittals or resubmittals will be counted only once in extending contract completion date.

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2. No time extension will be allowed if Contractor fails to make complete action submittals in sequence and within time periods specified.

3. Adjustment for delay will be made only to extent that:

a. Approval was required under contract, and.

b. Requests for approval were properly and timely submitted and were approved.

4. Adjustment will be subject to terms of paragraphs (b) and (c) of the clause at FAR

52.242-14, Suspension of Work; however, no such delay shall be deemed to be a

“suspension order” as the term is used in that clause.

C. Return of Submittals:

1. Action Submittals: One set of submittals required for action will be returned either approved, approved with comments, or not approved.

a. Revise and resubmit submittals not approved.

b. Do not change designs without approval of CO after drawings, documentation, and technical data have been approved.

2. Informational Submittals: Government will acknowledge Informational submittals.

a. Informational submittals will not be returned when they satisfy contract requirements.

b. Informational submittals that do not satisfy contract requirements may be returned for resubmittal or additional information may be requested.

1.07 TRANSMITTAL

A. Addresses for codes listed in Table 01 33 00A - List of Submittals:

1. Preferably, all submittals are to be sent via email.

2. Yuma Area Office, 7301 Calle Agua Salada, Yuma, Arizona 85364.

B. Send original transmittal letter with appropriate number of sets to office listed in

“Responsible Code” column in Table 01 33 00A - List of Submittals.

C. When “No. of sets to be sent to” is 0, send a copy of transmittal letter to that office.

D. Submittals required by specifications, but not listed in Table 01 33 00A - List of

Submittals:

1. Submit to Contracting Officer’s Representative, unless otherwise specified.

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Table 01 33 00A – List of Submittals

* Submittal Types: A - Action, I - Information

** CO indicates Contracting Officer and COR indicates Contracting Officer’s Representative.

RSN

Clause or

Section

Title

Submittals Required Due date or delivery time

Type

Respon-sible code

No. of sets to be sent to: **

CO COR

1 Performance

Payment Bonds

(52.228-15)

Bonds at 100% of the contract price

5 days after Award.

Before NTP.

A CO 1 0

2 Liability

Insurance

(1452.228-70)

Certificate of Insurance 5 days after Award.

Before NTP.

A CO 1 0

3 Release of

Claims

(1452.204-70)

Release of Claims

(Form DI-137);

Releases the United

States of claims related to this contract

Prior to final payment and contract closeout.

A CO 1 0

4 Construction

Wage

Documentation

(52.222-8)

Certified Payroll

Reports and related / supporting documents

One business week after the completion of each weekly payroll period.

I CO 1 0

5 Subcontracts

(Labor

Standards)

(52.222-11)

Standard Form (SF)

1413 – Statement of

Acknowledgement

a. Within 5 days after contract award. Before

NTP.

b. Within 5 days after the award of any subsequently awarded subcontracts.

I

I

CO

CO

6 Schedules for

Construction

Contracts

(52.236-15)

Practicable schedule:

Blackline prints

Submitted, reviewed, and accepted before NTP.

A COR 1 1

7 Construction

Plan

Construction schedule, personnel, equipment list/specs/condition, quality control plan, baseline conditions, demolition plan.

Delivery of draft within 10 days of award.

Submitted, reviewed, and accepted before

NTP.

A COR 1 1

8 Key Personnel List of key personnel responsibilities, training, and certifications.

Submitted, reviewed, and accepted before commencing onsite work.

A COR 1 1

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RSN

Clause or

Section

Title

Submittals Required Due date or delivery time

Type

Respon-sible code

No. of sets to be sent to: **

CO COR

9 List of

Contractors and

Sub-contractors

Equipment

List of Equipment and their certifications

Submitted, reviewed, and accepted before commencing onsite work.

A COR 1 1

10 Safety and

Health (WBR

1452.223-81)

Safety Program site specific for the project

Submitted, reviewed, and accepted before NTP. See

Section 1.03 of RSHS.

A COR 1 1

11 Safety and

Health (WBR

1452.223-81)

Job Hazard Analysis

(JHA) List, including details of risks faced during work on entire work site.

Submitted, reviewed, and accepted before commencing onsite work.

A COR 1 1

12 Safety and

Health (WBR

1452.223-81)

Weekly accident summary report

Every Tuesday reporting prior week through Friday.

See Section 1.03 of RSHS.

I COR 1 1

13 Protection of

Existing

Installations, Spec 01 56 10

Plan for protecting existing installations

Submitted, reviewed, and accepted before commencing onsite work.

A COR 1 1

14 Safety Data

Sheets (SDS)

Complete List of

Hazardous Materials

(LHM) and SDS

At least 7 days before jobsite delivery of hazardous material.

A COR 1 1

15 Water Pollution

Control Water Management and Dewatering Plan

Submitted, reviewed, and accepted before commencing onsite work.

A COR 1 1

16 Use of Site Land use plan Submitted, reviewed, and accepted before commencing onsite work.

A COR 1 1

17 Traffic Control Traffic Control Plan Submitted, reviewed, and accepted before commencing onsite work.

A COR 1 1

18 Cleaning and

Waste

Management

Waste production and disposal plan

Submitted, reviewed, and accepted before commencing onsite work.

A COR 1 1

19 Cleaning and

Waste

Management

Waste production and disposal records and any hazardous waste manifest

Within 7 days of waste disposal.

A COR 1 1

20 Cleaning and

Waste

Management

Form E – Waste

Diversion Table

Within 28 days of completion of disposal.

A COR 1 1

21 Backfill

Material

Technical Data Sheet At least 7 days before use. A COR 1 1

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RSN

Clause or

Section

Title

Submittals Required Due date or delivery time

Type

Respon-sible code

No. of sets to be sent to: **

CO COR

24 Concrete

Curing

Compound

Manufacturer’s data and application instructions

At least 7 days before use. A COR 1 1

25 Expansion Joint Manufacturer’s data and application instructions

At least 7 days before use. A COR 1 1

26 Joint Sealant Manufacturer’s data and application instructions

At least 7 days before use. A COR 1 1

27 Joint Sealant

Primer

Manufacturer’s data and application instructions

At least 7 days before use. A COR 1 1

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SAFETY DATA SHEETS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

1. Include in prices offered in the Price Schedule for other items of work.

1.02 DEFINITIONS

A. LHM: List of Hazardous Materials.

B. SDS: Safety Data Sheet.

1. Referred to as Material Safety Data Sheets in the clause at 52.223-3, Hazardous

Material Identifications and Material Safety Data - Alternate 1.

1.03 APPLICATION

A. For the purposes of this contract, “delivered under this contract” in paragraph (b) of the clause at FAR 52.223-3, Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data - Alternate 1, includes:

1. Materials delivered to Government.

2. Materials incorporated into work.

3. Materials used by the Contractor during contract performance at the jobsite.

1.04 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 - Submittals.

B. RSN I-14, Complete LHM and SDS.

1. Comply with paragraph (e) of clause at FAR 52.223-3, Hazardous Material

Identification and Material Safety Data - Alternate 1.

1.05 DELIVERY

A. Do not deliver hazardous materials to jobsite which are not included on original or previously updated LHM and SDS before receipt of updated LHM and SDS by Project Engineer.

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SAFETY AND HEALTH

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

1. Include in the prices offered in the Price Schedule for other items of work.

1.02 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR or BOR)

1. RSHS Reclamation Safety and Health Standards including revisions posted at https://www.usbr.gov/safety/rshs/index.html

B. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

1. 29 CFR 1926.32 Definitions, Construction

2. 29 CFR 1926.55 Gases, vapors, fumes, dusts, and mists

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 - Submittals.

B. RSN I-10, Safety Program:

1. Written safety program in accordance with Section 1.03 of RSHS.

2. Cover aspects of on site and applicable off site operations and activities associated with this contract.

3. Consider following the outline in Appendix C of RSHS.

4. A generic company safety program is not acceptable. Safety Program must be site specific for this contract.

5. Submitted and accepted prior to commencing onsite work, including mobilization.

C. RSN I-11, Job Hazard Analysis List:

1. Provide a list of JHAs that shall be submitted throughout the project.

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2. Consider using the form in Appendix 1.04 of RSHS.

3. Submitted and accepted prior to commencing onsite work, including mobilization.

D. RSN I-12, Weekly Accident Summary Report:

1. In accordance of RSHS.

1.04 DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDS

A. Prepare and retain all safety plans, programs, training content, and training records that are applicable to the scope of the work and make them available to the COR unless they are already included in the written safety program. Some examples include but are not limited to:

1. Fall Protection Written Program and Training Records.

2. General Safety and Health Provisions, Written Safety Program, and Regular

Safety Inspection Records.

3. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Hazard Assessments and Training Records.

4. Safety Training and Education Written Program and Training Records.

1.05 SAFETY AND HEALTH

A. Provide and maintain a work environment and procedures that:

1. Safeguard the public and Government's personnel, and Contractor employees exposed to Contractor operations and activities.

2. Avoid interruptions of site operations and delays in project completion dates.

3. Control costs in contract performance.

B. Do not begin on site work, including mobilization, until the COR accepts the Safety Program.

C. Participate in Contractor Safety Program Review meeting prior to mobilization.

D. Minimum work crew shall consist of no less than two (2) people, unless approved by

COR.

E. Develop Job Hazard Analyses for each distinct phase of work under the contract.

1. Do not begin a phase of work until a JHA is acceptable to COR and shared with construction employees.

2. Activities involving hazardous materials shall have the appropriate Safety Data

Sheet(s) attached to the JHA.

F. Comply with RSHS 29 CFR 1926, FAR 52.236-13.

1. One copy of RSHS in digital format will be provided at no charge for use in connection with the specifications.

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2. Construction Safety and Health Standards promulgated by the Secretary of Labor may be obtained from any regional or area office of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor.

G. Correct safety and health violations identified by the CO or the COR.

H. When the Contractor fails or refuses to correct a compliance directive, the CO may issue an order to stop all or part of the work.

1. When satisfactory corrective action is taken, an order to resume work will be issued.

2. The Contractor shall not be entitled to extension of time or to claim for damage or to additional compensation by reason of either the directive or stop order.

3. Failure of the CO to order discontinuance of the Contractor’s operations shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for the safety of personnel and property.

I. Maintain accurate record of and report to the CO the following occurrences during performance of this contract:

1. Death.

2. Occupational disease.

3. Traumatic injury to employees or the public.

4. Property damage in excess of $2,500.

J. The rights and remedies of the Government provided in this section are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or under this contract.

1. In the event there is a conflict between requirements contained in RSHS, specification paragraphs, Contractor’s approved Safety Program, referenced safety and health codes, and standards, or the U.S. Department of Labor Construction Safety and Health Standards, promulgated under Section 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 327 et seq.), as amended, the more stringent requirement shall prevail.

K. Provide appropriate safety barricades, signs, and warnings.

L. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing medical and emergency assistance in a timely manner consistent with recognized emergency protocols.

M. In instances where local emergency responders are not readily available, the responsibility to provide emergency services shall default back to the Contractor.

N. Perform all training as required by federal, state, and local regulations prior to any activity that requires it.

1. Training records must be submitted to the COR upon request.

2. In no case shall an employee perform work until all required training is complete.

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CONTRACTOR’S ONSITE SAFETY PERSONNEL

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

1. Include in prices offered in the Price Schedule for other items of work.

1.02 DEFINITIONS

A. ABIH: American Board of Industrial Hygiene.

1.03 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)

1. RSHS Reclamation Safety and Health Standards, including revisions posted at https://www.usbr.gov/safety/rshs/index.html

B. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

1. 29 CFR Part 1926.32 Definitions

1.04 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 - Submittals.

B. RSN I-8, Qualifications:

1. Contractor’s Onsite Safety Represent.

2. Independent testing laboratory:

a. NVLAP laboratory accreditation number.

b. Name, address, and telephone number.

1.05 QUALIFICATIONS

A. Contractor’s Onsite Safety Representative:

1. Competent supervisory employee with current safety and health related training, experience and duties on at least three projects of similar nature, size, complexity, and work to be performed as the current project.

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2. OSHA Construction 30-Hour Training Course including applicable elective subjects, for example Concrete and Masonry Construction; Confined Space Entry;

Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators, and Conveyors; Ergonomics; Excavations;

Fire Protection and Prevention; Materials Handling, Storage, Use and Disposal;

Motor Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment and Marine Operations; Rollover Protective Structures and Overhead Protection; and Signs; Signals and Barricades;

Powered Industrial Vehicles; Safety and Health Programs; Scaffolds; Steel Erection; Tools - Hand and Power; Welding and Cutting. Current first aid CPR certification.

3. Include resume with current telephone numbers of references, description of safety representative responsibilities, and copies of training certifications.

1.06 APPLICATION

A. Designate an employee as the Contractor’s Onsite Safety Representative prior to start of construction.

B. Contractor’s Onsite Safety Representative Authorities, Duties, and Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for effectively implementing the Contractor’s Safety Program.

2. The Safety Representative shall coordinate all emergency response activities.

3. Recommend controls for observed hazards or predicted hazards.

4. Full authorization to correct unsafe acts on the spot, including the authority to stop work to correct safety and health problems.

5. Lead weekly safety meetings at the jobsite.

6. Onsite, during any and all construction activities.

7. Assemble, review, and sign each Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).

a. Review of JHA with employees.

8. Verify the correct use of respiratory protection and personal protective equipment.

9. Conduct and prepare weekly safety inspections in conjunction with the onsite government representative listing noted deficiencies, their abatement dates, follow up action. The report shall be available for review onsite.

10. Provide direct oversight and assemble a detailed report of all incident reviews, near-misses, accidents, and emergency response or rescue actions.

11. The Onsite Safety Representative may have other non-safety duties.

1.07 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Contractor’s Onsite Safety Representative:

1. The effectiveness of the Contractor’s Onsite Safety Representative in prosecuting the safety program will be subject to continued review and approval by the COR.

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2. Should the Contractor’s onsite safety representative’s effort be deemed

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insufficient the Contractor may be required to provide the services of a qualified, full-time safety and health representative at no additional cost to the Government.

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SECTION 01 51 00

TEMPORARY UTILITIES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

1. Include in prices offered in the price schedule for other items of work.

1.02 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

1. IEEE C2-12 National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)

1.03 TEMPORARY ELECTRICITY

A. Provide electric power required for construction.

B. Provide generators, transmission lines, distribution circuits, transformers, and other electrical equipment and facilities required for obtaining power and distributing power to points of use.

C. Comply with IEEE C2 clearances and spacing for temporary communications and supply lines.

1.04 TEMPORARY WATER

A. Provide water required for construction purposes, cleaning of safety ladders, dust abatement, and personnel needs.

B. Use water which meets specified requirements for water used in concrete, soil-cement, masonry, grouting, and other permanent work.

C. Provide means of conveying water to points of use.

1.05 SANITARY FACILITIES

A. Restroom facilities will not be available to Contractor personnel.

B. Contractor shall provide sanitary facilities.

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3.01 REMOVAL

A. Remove temporary equipment and facilities upon completion of work under this contract.

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SECTION 01 55 00

VEHICULAR ACCESS AND PARKING

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

1. Include in prices offered in the Price Schedule for other items of work.

1.02 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. Meet requirements established by jurisdictional authority for use of existing roadways and haul routes; including seasonal or other limitations or restrictions, payment of excess size and weight fees, and posting of bonds conditioned upon repair of damage.

B. Comply with applicable regulations for haul routes over public highways, roads, or bridges.

1.03 SITE CONDITIONS

A. Rights-of-way for access to work from existing roads will be established by Government.

1. In accordance with clause at FAR 52.236-10, Operations and Storage Areas, use only established roadways, parking areas, and haul routes; or temporary roadways, parking areas, or haul routes constructed by Contractor when and as authorized by CO.

2. Subject to clause at FAR 52.249-10, Default (Fixed-Price Construction), unavailability of transportation facilities or limitations thereon shall not become a basis for claims for damages or extension of time for completion of work.

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2.01 MATERIALS

A. Materials to maintain and repair existing roadways, parking areas, and haul routes: In accordance with requirements of jurisdictional authority.

B. Materials to construct, maintain, and repair temporary roadways, parking areas, and haul routes: As approved by COR.

C. Materials to maintain roadways and parking areas constructed under this contract and used by Contractor for construction work: In accordance with specified requirements for construction of those roadways and parking areas.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 EXAMINATION

A. Investigate condition of available public or private roads for clearances, restrictions, bridge-load limits, bond requirements, and other limitations that affect or may affect access and transportation operations to and from jobsite.

3.02 ESTABLISHED ROADWAYS AND PARKING AREAS

A. Established roadways and parking areas are available for Contractor's use subject to existing restrictions and approval of the COR.

B. Existing onsite streets and driveways may be used for construction traffic. Tracked vehicles are not allowed.

C. Designated areas of existing parking facilities may be used by construction personnel.

D. Do not allow heavy vehicles or construction equipment in established parking areas.

3.03 TEMPORARY ROADWAYS AND PARKING AREAS

A. Roadways:

1. Construct temporary roadways for access from public thoroughfares to serve construction area, of a width and load-bearing capacity to provide unimpeded traffic for construction purposes.

B. Parking Areas:

1. Provide temporary parking areas to accommodate use of construction personnel.

2. Provide additional offsite parking when site space is not adequate.

3. Locate as approved by the COR.

3.04 HAUL ROUTES

A. Perform work on rights-of-way established by Government as necessary to construct and maintain any roads, bridges, or drainage structures required for establishment and use of haul routes for construction operations.

B. Use existing available public highways, roads, or bridges as haul routes subject to applicable local regulations.

C. Use of access routes in accordance with approved plan is preferred.

D. Minimize interference with or congestion of local traffic.

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E. Provide barricades, flaggers, and other necessary precautions for safety of public where haul routes cross public highways or roads.

3.05 MAINTENANCE

A. Maintain roadways, parking areas, and haul routes in a sound, smooth condition.

B. Maintain roadbed, side slopes, structures, and surfacing of roads and parking areas until completion and acceptance of all work under this contract. As approved by COR, defer until latest practicable date within specified completion period, placement of surfacing on roads or parking areas subject to heavy and deteriorating use by Contractor's construction operations or equipment.

C. Maintain surfacing of gravel-surfaced roads and parking areas in a smooth condition until completion and acceptance of work under this contract.

3.06 REPAIR

A. Promptly repair ruts, broken pavement, potholes, low areas with standing water, and other deficiencies to maintain road surfacing and drainage in original or specified condition.

3.07 REMOVAL

A. Remove materials used to construct temporary roadways, parking areas, and haul routes prior to contract completion. Recycle salvageable materials as approved by COR.

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SECTION 01 55 20

TRAFFIC CONTROL

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost: Include in prices offered in the Price Schedule for other items of work.

B. See Section 31 02 10 - Water for Dust Abatement for measurement and payment of water for dust abatement.

1.02 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation

1. MUTCD, Part 6 Part 6, Temporary Traffic Control, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 2009 Edition with Revisions 1 and 2, (http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/kno_2009r1r2.ht m)

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 - Submittals.

B. RSN I-17, Traffic control plan.

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3.01 TRAFFIC CONTROL

A. Meet requirements of MUTCD, Part 6.

B. Provide cones, delineators, concrete safety barriers, barricades, flasher lights, danger signals, signs, and other temporary traffic control devices as required to protect work and public safety.

C. Provide flaggers and guards as required to prevent accidents and damage or injury to passing traffic.

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D. Do not begin work along public or private roads until proper traffic control devices for warning, channeling, and protecting motorists are in place in accordance with approved traffic control plan.

E. Maintain traffic flow and conduct construction operations to minimize obstruction and inconvenience to public traffic.

F. Provide unobstructed, smooth, and dustless passageway for one lane of traffic through construction operations.

G. Construct temporary connections for one lane of traffic between existing roadway and new construction.

H. Maintain convenient access to driveways, houses, and buildings along line of work.

I. Protect roads closed to traffic with effective barricades and warning signs. Illuminate barricades and obstructions from sunset to sunrise.

J. Remove traffic control devices when no longer needed.

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SECTION 01 56 10

PROTECTION OF EXISTING INSTALLATIONS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

1. Include in prices offered in the Price Schedule for other items of work, except as specified.

2. Costs for repair of installations damaged by the Contractor's operations are the

Contractor's responsibility.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 – Submittals:

B. RSN I-13, Plan for protecting existing installations.

1.03 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Drawings included in these specifications show items of existing materials and equipment but may not show all equipment and materials existing at the jobsite.

B. Existing features required to be protected include, but may not be limited to, the following:

1. Canal lining.

2. Access roads.

3. Bridge structural components.

C. Obtain the location of embedded conduit, pipe, cable, ground mat, and other buried items before performing any drilling or cutting of concrete.

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3.01 PROTECTION

A. Provide protection for personnel and existing facilities from harm due to the Contractor's operations. Protection shall be subject to approval of the Government.

B. Arrange protective installations to permit operation of existing equipment and facilities by the Government while work is in progress.

3.02 REMOVAL OF PROTECTIVE INSTALLATIONS

A. Remove protective installations after purpose has been served. Materials furnished by the Contractor to provide protection remain property of the Contractor.

3.03 REPAIR

A. Repair, at Contractor's expense, damage to existing installations due to Contractor's operations or Contractor's failure to provide proper protection. Repair only after proposing intended repair work, and receiving approval of same from COR. At the Government's option, damage may be repaired by the Government, and the Contractor will be back charged repair costs.

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SECTION 01 57 30

WATER POLLUTION CONTROL

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

1. Include in prices offered in the Price Schedule for other items of work.

1.02 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)

1. RSHS-09 Reclamation Safety and Health Standards, including revisions posted at http://www.usbr.gov/ssle/safety/RSHS/rshs.

html

B. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

1. 40 CFR, Part 112 Oil Pollution Prevention

C. Public Law

1. Sections 311, 402, and 404 Clean Water Act (Public Law 92-500, as amended)

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 - Submittals.

B. RSN I-15, Water Management Plan:

1. Detailed Water Quality Management Plan for construction activities that involve less than 1 acre of land in the vicinity of any stream, flowing or dry watercourse, lake, wetland, reservoir, or underground water source.

a. Name of person who will be responsible for implementing and carrying out plan.

b. Relationship of methods and descriptions herein to conditions of required permits specified in article titled "Contractor Responsibilities."

c. Precautions which will be taken to avoid discharge or accidental spills of pollutants into a river, stream, watercourse, or lake.

d. Demonstrated compliance with State and local waste disposal, sanitary sewer, or septic regulations.

e. Methods of handling and treating wastewater, including drawings or maps indicating locations for evaporation or settling ponds, treatment facilities, 01 57 30 - 2 best management practices to prevent water pollution, and discharge points. Provide estimates of amount of wastewater which may be handled and treated at each location.

f. Methods for preventing or controlling runoff and erosion for construction sites, both during and after construction, including:

1) Access and haul roads;

2) Stockpile, borrow, and waste areas;

3) Construction plant and equipment yards;

4) All excavated surfaces;

5) Areas containing slurry ponds or water treatment facilities;

6) Buffer zones; and

7) Other impacted areas.

g. Information on vegetative practices, structural control, silt fences, straw dikes, sediment and operator controls, stormwater controls, and solid waste controls. Address stormwater controls for appropriate stormwater management measures including velocity dissipators. Address solid waste controls for building materials and offsite tracking of sediment.

1.04 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. Construction Safety Standards:

1. Comply with sanitation and potable water requirements of section 7 of RSHS.

B. Laws, Regulations, and Permits:

1. Perform construction operations to comply, and ensure subcontractors comply, with:

a. Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, orders, regulations, and Water

Quality Standards concerning control and abatement of water pollution;

and terms and conditions of applicable permits issued by permit issuing authority.

b. If conflict occurs between Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and requirements, the most stringent shall apply.

C. Contractor Violations:

1. If noncompliance should occur, immediately (verbally) report noncompliance to the CO. Submit specific written information within 2 days.

2. Violation of applicable Federal, State, or local laws, orders, regulations, or Water

Quality Standards may result in the CO stopping site activity until compliance is ensured.

3. The Contractor shall not be entitled to extension of time, claim for damage, or additional compensation by reason of such a work stoppage.

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4. Corrective measures required to bring activities into compliance shall be at the Contractor's expense.

1.05 REQUIRED PERMITS

No specific stormwater or air quality permits are anticipated for this project.

1.06 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Permits:

1. Any permits obtained by the Bureau of Reclamation are exceptions to the clause at FAR 52.236-7, Permits and Responsibilities, which requires the Contractor to obtain necessary licenses and permits.

B. Monitoring:

1. Conduct monitoring in order to meet the requirements of the permits which may include:

a. Sampling,

b. Site inspections, and

c. Required laboratory tests to determine effluent characteristics.

C. Reporting Results:

1. The Government will report required monitoring results to appropriate agencies.

The section 402 wastewater discharge permit has specific reporting requirements for the permittee for noncompliance when effluent limitations are exceeded.

D. Recordkeeping:

1. Retain records and data required by permits.

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3.01 POLLUTION CONTROLS

A. Control pollutants by use of sediment and erosion controls, wastewater and stormwater management controls, construction site management practices, and other controls including State and local control requirements.

B. Sediment and Erosion Controls:

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1. Establish methods for controlling sediment and erosion which address vegetative practices, structural control, silt fences, straw dikes, sediment controls, and operator controls as appropriate.

2. Institute stormwater management measures as required, including velocity dissipators, and solid waste controls which address controls for building materials and offsite tracking of sediment.

C. Wastewater and Stormwater Management Controls:

1. Pollution prevention measures:

a. Use methods of dewatering, unwatering, excavating, or stockpiling earth and rock materials which include prevention measures to control silting and erosion, and which will intercept and settle any runoff of sediment-ladened waters.

b. Prevent wastewater from general construction activities such as drainwater collection, aggregate processing, concrete batching, drilling, grouting, or other construction operations, from entering flowing or dry watercourses without the use of approved turbidity control methods.

c. Divert stormwater runoff from upslope areas away from disturbed areas.

2. Turbidity prevention measures:

a. Use methods for prevention of excess turbidity which include, but are not restricted to, intercepting ditches, settling ponds, gravel filter entrapment dikes, flocculating processes, recirculation, combinations thereof, or other approved methods that are not harmful to aquatic life.

b. Wastewaters discharged into surface waters shall meet conditions of section 402, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit.

c. Do not operate mechanized equipment in waterbodies without having first obtained a section 404 permit, and then only as necessary to construct crossings or perform the required construction.

D. Construction Site Management:

1. Contractor construction operations:

a. Perform construction activities by methods that will prevent entrance, or accidental spillage, of solid matter, contaminants, debris, or other pollutants or wastes into streams, flowing or dry watercourses, lakes, wetlands, reservoirs, or underground water sources.

1) Pollutants and wastes include, but are not restricted to: refuse, garbage, cement, sanitary waste, industrial waste, hazardous materials, radioactive substances, oil and other petroleum products, aggregate processing tailings, mineral salts, and thermal pollution.

2. Stockpiled or deposited materials:

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a. Do not stockpile or deposit excavated materials or other construction materials, near or on, stream banks, lake shorelines, or other watercourse perimeters where they can be washed away by high water or storm runoff, or can in any way encroach upon the watercourse.

3. Petroleum product storage tanks management:

a. Place oil or other petroleum product storage tanks at least 20 feet from streams, flowing or dry watercourses, lakes, wetlands, reservoirs, and any other water source.

b. Do not use underground storage tanks.

c. Construct storage area dikes at least 12 inches high or graded and sloped to permit safe containment of leaks and spills equal to storage tank capacity located in the area plus sufficient…