Attachment 04-Red River Wastewater Valves - Project Manual_SubmittalSRG-revised.pdf

BIDDER INFORMATION

Name:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Telephone: ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Project No.: ___________________________________________________ Set No.: _________________________________

March 2019

Construction Documents

PROJECT MANUAL

Red River Work Center& RV Dump Station Wastewater Electrical Distribution and

Solenoid Valve Project For

USDA – FOREST SERVICE

Missoula Office 1055 Mount Ave Missoula, MT 59801 406-542-8880

Technical Specifications and Drawings for

TABLE OF CONTENTS

RED RIVER WORK CENTER

WASTEWATER ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION AND SOLENOID VALVE PROJECT

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All Contract Documents provided by the U.S. Forest Service

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01010 Summary of Work SECTION 01040 Coordination and Site Conditions SECTION 01050 Construction Staking SECTION 01150 Measurement and Payment SECTION 01300 Submittals SECTION 01400 Quality Control SECTION 01500 Construction Facilities and Temporary Controls SECTION 01560 Environmental Quality Control SECTION 01600 Product Shipment, Handling, Storage, and Protection SECTION 01640 Manufacturers’ Services SECTION 01700 Contract Closeout SECTION 01720 Record Drawings

DIVISION 2 - SITEWORK

SECTION 02015 Move in and Site Preparation SECTION 02020 Demolition and Salvage SECTOIN 02030 Clearing and Grubbing SECTION 02220 Earthwork SECTION 02475 Surface Restoration

DIVISION 9 – PAINTS AND COATINGS

SECTION 09950 Flexible Coating and Lining System

DIVISION 13 – INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL

SECTION 13705 Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Equipment

DIVISION 15 – MECHANICAL

SECTION 15001 Plant Piping - General SECTION 15001H DPS: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe and Fittings SECTION 15001Q DPS: High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Pipe and Tubing SECTION 15080 Valves and Appurtenances

DIVISION 16 - ELECTRICAL

SECTION 16045 Basic Electrical Requirements SECTION 16050 Basic Material and Methods SECTION 16051 Common Work Results for Electrical SECTION 16060 Grounding and Bonding SECTION 16073 Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems

TABLE OF CONTENTS

RED RIVER WORK CENTER

WASTEWATER ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION AND SOLENOID VALVE PROJECT

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SECTION 16075 Electrical Identification SECTION 16120 Conductors and Cables SECTION 16130 Raceways, Boxes, and Underground Utility Structures SECTION 16140 Wiring Devices SECTION 16410 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers SECTION 16442 Panelboards

DRAWINGS

9 SHEET DRAWING SET BOUND IN THE BACK OF THIS MANUAL

END OF TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 01010

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY OF WORK

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 GENERAL

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

1.02 ORGANIZATION AND INTERPRETATION OF DRAWINGS AND

SPECIFICATIONS

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

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

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

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

1.03 WORK BY OTHERS

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

01040, COORDINATION AND SITE CONDITIONS.

1.04 DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

A. This project generally consists of some or all the following major items of work as further defined by the Bid Schedule:

1. Removal and disposal of distribution vault piping

2. NOT IN CONTRACT- Installation of new magnetic flow meter - Completed 2021

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3. Installation of new hydraulically controlled solenoid valve manifolds within existing distribution vaults

4. Installation of new electrical wiring and custom control for valve operation

B. The work includes, but is not limited to: furnishing and installation of equipment, materials and related appurtenances, and providing all labor in the following general trades of work: site work, excavation, trenching and backfill, piping, equipment installation and other related trades to complete the work.

1.05 LOCATION AND INSPECTION OF SITE

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

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

C. Inquiries concerning these Specifications and Drawings may be made to Chris Wolffing, PE, South Zone Engineer, Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest, 104 Airport Road, Grangeville, ID 83530, 208-983-5153.

1.06 TIME FOR COMPLETION

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

1.07 CONTROL POINTS AND STAKING

A. Where the Government has established control points for horizontal and vertical control, existing facilities are located with respect to this control. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining any established control points.

B. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing all other horizontal and vertical control to complete the work.

1.08 BOUNDARIES OF WORK

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

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

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

1.09 PROTECTION OF SITE

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

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

C. All surfacing, landscaping, driveways, walks, buildings, utility poles and boxes, guy wires, fences and other surface or subsurface structures removed or damaged by construction operations, except for trees and shrubs in the public right-of-way, shall be restored to their original condition as determined and accepted by the CO. All replacements shall be made with new materials. All fences may not be shown on the project drawings.

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

1.10 TEMPORARY FACILITIES

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

1.11 SITE ACCESS

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

1.12 SAFETY

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

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 01010

SECTION 01040

COORDINATION AND

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS SITE CONDITIONS

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

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

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

1.02 JOBSITE COORDINATION

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

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

2. Continuous operation and use of the Red River Work Center wastewater system and water system until the new system components are operational.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1.03 SUBMITTALS

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

1. Subsurface information and utilities.

a. Records or logs of borings or test holes made by Contractor, if any.

b. Results of exploratory excavations made to verify locations and nature, shape, dimensions, etc., of existing utilities and

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

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

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

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

5. Cutting and Patching:

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

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

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

1.04 SITE CONDITIONS

A. Information on Site Conditions:

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

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2. Subsurface Information:

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

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

B. Existing Utilities:

1. Location:

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

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

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c. The Contractor is advised that there is a DigLine utility locate number in use for utility location requests within the State of Idaho for buried gas, electrical and telecommunication lines.

The DigLine number is 1-800-324-1585 or 811. Also see the DigLine website at http://www.digline.com/.

d. Utilities located within the construction area or trenches shall be protected in-place. Any abandoned utility shall be confirmed abandoned by the CO and removed from the construction area by the Contractor.

2. Contractor’s Responsibilities:

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

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

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

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

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

g. Maintain a legible log of all utility crossings showing type, depth, date of crossing. Location referenced to project http://www.digline.com/

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C. Interfering Structures:

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

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

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

D. Monuments and Markers:

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

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

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

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

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

F. Erosion and Dust Control On-Site:

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

a. Suspension of excavation during high wind or rain.

b. Minimization of land exposure in area and time.

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

d. Stabilizing construction site soils.

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

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

1.05 PROJECT MEETING OR REPORTS

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

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

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

D. Daily Reports: Contractor shall prepare a daily report indicating manpower, major equipment, subcontractors, etc. involved in the performance of the work. The daily report shall be prepared on forms prepared by the

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Contractor and accepted by the CO, and shall be submitted to the CO no later than the start of work on the following day.

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

1.06 SCHEDULING OF WORK

A. Modifications to Existing Facilities:

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

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

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

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

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

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

B. Time of Work:

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

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

1.07 WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES COORDINATION

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

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

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

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

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

1. Sequence and duration of the work.

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

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

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 CUTTING AND PATCHING

A. General:

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

a. Make the several parts fit properly.

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

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

d. Install specified work in existing construction.

2. Perform the following upon written instruction of CO:

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

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

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

a. Cut or alter work of another Contractor.

b. Cut structural or reinforcing steel.

c. Endanger existing or new structures or facilities.

d. Shut down or disrupt existing operations.

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

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

B. Inspection and Preparation:

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

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

3. Prior to cutting, provide safety protection.

C. Procedures:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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3.02 TELEPHONE AND/OR ELECTRICAL CROSSINGS

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

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

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

3.03 REMOVAL/RELOCATION/REPLACEMENT OF EXTRANEOUS ITEMS

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

END OF SECTION 01040

SECTION 01050

CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS SURVEY AND STAKING

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Requirements for furnishing qualified personnel and necessary equipment and material to survey, stake, calculate and record data for the control of work.

1.02 RELATED SECTIONS

A. See FAR Clause 52.236-17 Layout of Work for additional requirements.

1.03 GENERAL

A. Include staking activities in the construction schedule.

B. Preserve all initial reference and control points. After beginning construction, replace all destroyed or disturbed initial reference or control points necessary to the work.

C. Prior to surveying or staking, discuss and coordinate the following with the

CO:

1. Surveying and staking methods;

2. Stake marking;

3. Grade control for courses of material;

4. Referencing;

5. Structure control; and,

6. Any other procedures and controls necessary for the work.

D. Prepare field notes in an approved format. Furnish all survey notes to the CO weekly. All field notes and supporting documentation become the property of the Government upon completion of the work.

E. Remove and dispose of all flagging, lath, stakes, and other staking material after the project is complete.

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1.04 PERSONNEL, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL

A. Furnish technically qualified survey crews experienced in construction survey and staking. Provide personnel capable of performing in a timely and accurate manner. An acceptable crew supervisor shall be on the project whenever surveying/staking is in progress.

B. Furnish survey instruments and supporting equipment capable of achieving the specified tolerances.

C. Furnish acceptable tools, supplies, and stakes of the type and quality normally used in highway survey work and suitable for the intended use.

Furnish stakes and hubs of sufficient length to provide a solid set in the ground with sufficient surface area above ground for necessary legible markings.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL

A. Perform all survey, staking, recording of data, and calculations as necessary to construct the project from the initial layout to final completion. Reset stakes as many times as necessary to construct the work.

3.02 WORK ELEMENTS

A. Control points. Relocate initial horizontal and vertical control points in conflict with construction to areas that will not be disturbed by construction operations. Furnish the coordinates and elevations for the relocated points before the initial points are disturbed.

B. Slope stakes and references. Set slope stakes and references on both sides of centerline at the cross-section locations. Establish slope stakes in the field as the actual point of intersection of the design slope with the natural ground line. Set slope stake references outside the clearing limits.

Include all reference point and slope stake information on the reference stakes. When initial references are provided, slope stakes may be set from these points with verification of the slope stake location with field measurements. Set additional references even when initial references are provided.

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C. Clearing and grubbing limits. Set clearing and grubbing limits on both sides of centerline along pipeline alignments.

D. Grade finishing stakes. Set grade finishing stakes, for grade elevations and horizontal alignment. Set stakes at the top of subgrade and the top of each aggregate course. Stakes shall be set in a grid pattern with maximum spacing of 20 feet.

3.03 STAKING TOLERANCES

A. The following table lists the applicable tolerances for field staking for various phases of the work.

Staking Phase Horizontal Vertical

Existing Government network control points ±0.06 ft ±0.035 ft ×√M

Local supplemental control points set from existing Government network points

±0.03 ft ±0.01 ft ×√N

Clearing and grubbing limits ±2.00 ft NA

Slope stake references ±0.16 ft ±0.16 ft

Centerline points – PC, PT, POT and POC ±0.03 ft ±0.03 ft

Minor drainage structures ±0.16 ft ±0.06 ft

Subgrade finish stakes ±0.16 ft ±0.03 ft

Finish Grade Stakes ±0.16 ft ±0.03 ft Where: M is the distance in miles and N is the number of instrument setups.

END OF SECTION 01050

SECTION 01150

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

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

1.02 GENERAL

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

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

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

1.03 ESTIMATED QUANTITIES

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

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

1.04 SURVEYS AND MEASUREMENTS

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

1.05 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

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

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

1.06 BASIS OF PAYMENT

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

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

Item Description

101 Mobilization/Demobilization, Bonding, Insurance, General Requirements.

Item includes moving equipment and other necessary work items to and from the project site. Payment will be made at the lump sum contract unit price for this item. Contractor may request payment for performance and payment bonds. The amount of the premium, including coinsurance and reinsurance agreements, will be paid upon receipt of evidence of full payment to the surety. When separate payment for boding cost is made, the bonding cost will be subtracted from the total contract amount for this pay item and the balance paid in accordance with the progress payment schedule outlined below:

(a) When 5 percent or more of the original contract amount is earned from other pay items, 50 percent of the amount for mobilization, or 5 percent of the original contract amount, whichever is less, will be paid.

(b) When 10 percent or more of the original contract amount is earned from other pay items, 100 percent of the amount for mobilization, or 10 percent of the original contract amount, whichever is less will be paid.

(c) Upon completion of all work on the project, any unpaid amount for mobilization will be paid.

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Construction Staking. Payment shall be a lump sum contract price prorated on work completed through the duration of the project. Item includes all labor, equipment and materials necessary for the construction staking of the proposed Contract bid items per tolerances detailed in the Specifications – Section 01050.

Demolition. Payment shall be at lump sum contract price for demolition of existing sewer piping, fittings and structures as noted on project plans. Item includes abandonment in place of structures or piping; removal, hauling, and disposal of structures, piping, valves, and appurtenances.

NOT IN CONTRACT -Completed 2021 Effluent Meter and Piping, show in drawings but not to be completed.

Effluent Distribution Vault Piping. Payment shall be at actual quantity for each complete furnished, installed and accepted effluent distribution vault modifications. Item includes solenoid activated valves, flow switches, internal piping, internal piping supports, external piping and connections, insulation, excavation, backfill and compaction. Item includes all labor and equipment required or incidental for installation, including field testing and commissioning.

Electrical Control Wiring. Payment shall be at actual quantity for each linear foot of electrical control and conductor wiring furnished, installed and accepted from the existing lift station to the modified effluent distribution vaults. Item includes all labor and equipment required or incidental for complete excavation, conduit, conductor, handholes, warning tape, backfill and compaction required or incidental for electrical conductor and signal wiring. This item includes all conduit and conductors grouped as a single unit of measurement along the excavated trench distance.

Instrumentation and Controls. Payment shall be at lump sum contract price for furnished, installed, and accepted load panel, transformers, and custom control instrumentation panel. Item includes installation electrical equipment and control as shown on the project plans, coordination and integration for connection of signal controls and electrical conductor. Item includes all labor and equipment to install the electrical power components and functional testing

Effluent Meter Pit Flexible Coating.