Attachment 1 - Specifications.pdf

SECTION 01009

GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Description of Work: Furnishing labor, equipment, supplies, and materials, to gravel 5.1 miles on BLM Green Mountain Road from Highway 287 to Cottonwood

Campground. The road is an average of 20 feet wide. Contractor shall supply all gravel. The Government will prep the road for gravel.

B. Location: Work under this Contract is located in Freemont County, WY. The work site is on the Green Mountain Road, BLM 2411.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Approvals: Approval of the submittals is an indication that the

Contractor's submittals have been reviewed and that there are no objections, except as noted. Approval of deviations shall apply only to those deviations or omissions from the requirements of the drawings and specifications brought to the Contracting Officer's attention in writing.

After approval of an item, submit a substitute for approval when the approved item cannot be purchased or delivered in time to avoid delay in completion of the project.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Requirements: Refer to specifications for submittals required. Allow at least 10 working days for review. Submittals shall be delivered to 1335

Main Street, Lander, WY or as designated at the prework meeting.

C. Identification of Submittals: Completely identify each submittal by showing at least the following information:

1. Name and address of submitter, plus name and telephone number of the individual to contact for further information.

2. Name of project as it appears in these specifications.

3. Contract number, drawing number, and specification section number to which the submittal applies.

4. Whether this is an original submittal or resubmittal.

5. Each item shall clearly note the manufacturer's name and address, trade name, product, lot, style, color, catalog designation or model number, and locations of use.

1.4 CERTIFICATES OF CONFORMANCE

A. Requirements: The Government may permit use, prior to sampling and testing, of materials when accompanied by Certificates of Conformance.

Materials used on the basis of a Certificate of Conformance may be sampled

Green Mountain Gravel and tested. Installation of materials on the basis of Certificates of

Conformance shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for incorporating materials which conform to the requirements of the drawings and specifications. Material not conforming to those requirements will be subject to rejection, whether in place or not.

B. Format: The Certificate of Conformance provided by the supplier shall:

1. State that the named product conforms to the Contract requirements.

2. Either be accompanied with a certified copy of the test results or certify that such test results are on file with the manufacturer and will be furnished to the Government upon request.

3. Provide the name and address of the manufacturer, the testing agency, and the date of tests.

4. Set forth the means of identification which will permit field determination of the product delivered as being the product covered by the certification.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Codes and Standards: The work shall comply with codes and standards applicable to each type of work and as listed in the individual sections of these specifications. This Contract incorporates materials, applications, and tests by reference, with the same force and effect as when they were given in full text.

B. Conflict: Where a conflict occurs between reference documents and project specifications, the project specifications shall govern.

C. Measurements: Where approved manufacturer's diagrams and shop drawings give specific measurements or rough-in dimensions for equipment, these dimensions shall take precedence over dimensions indicated on the drawings.

D. Equipment: Prior to ordering equipment, verify dimensions and functions of equipment proposed for use.

1.6 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

A. Access to the Work: Access to work is by Highway 287 near Jeffrey City, Wyoming. Green Mountain road is a natural surfaced BLM road.

B. Environmental Considerations: Contractor shall stay within the existing disturbance of the current road. If the Contractor has a need to go outside of the existing disturbance, then the Government shall be notified at least 5 working days in advance.

1.9 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING

A. Work Schedule: The schedule shall be submitted at the pre-work conference.

When requested, submit an updated schedule within 3 calendar days. As a minimum, the estimated start and completion dates shall be shown in the estimate.

PART 2: PRODUCTS

(There are no applicable requirements.)

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.1 PROJECT MEETINGS

A. Pre-Work Conference:

1. Will be held prior to the start of work. The Contractor will be notified in advance of meeting time, date and place. The purpose will be to review required work, project drawings and specifications, construction schedules, payroll and payments, and administrative provisions of the Contract.

2. The Contractor, subcontractors and the persons responsible for coordination of the work shall be present at the meeting.

3. Be prepared to summarize and explain procedures planned for the project.

B. Progress Meetings:

1. To be held at the project site, or as determined by the Contracting

Officer.

2. May be called by either the Government or the Contractor. Request shall state who should attend and include an agenda.

C. Final Inspection:

1. To be held at the project site, or as determined by the Contracting

Officer.

2. Notify the Government in writing at least 3 working days before the completion date so the Government can schedule final inspection.

3. The superintendent shall be present during this inspection.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Work Limits: Will be staked and established by the Contracting Officer.

3.3 SALVAGEABLE ITEMS

A. Requirements: None

3.4 DISPOSAL OF DEBRIS

A. Requirements: Items or debris shall become the property of the Contractor.

Disposal of materials in a legal manner and payment of fees required is the

Contractor's responsibility. Sale of material onsite is not allowed unless authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer. Burning of removed materials is not permitted on the work site.

PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

A. Units: There will be no separate measurement for individual items of work done under this Contract. The work described in this section will not be measured for payment.

4.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT

A. Payment: No direct payment for the work described under this section will be made. Consideration for this item shall be included in the bid price for other items of the Contract.

END OF SECTION

SECTION 01458

TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES

A. Section Includes: Requirements for the Contractor to engage a qualified, independent testing laboratory to conduct specific tests where the

Contractor is required to do so in this contract.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Test Reports: The Contractor shall provide 2 copies of test reports to the Contracting Officer. Reports shall include testing facility name, address, telephone number, and names of full-time responsible officers.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Approval of Laboratory: The qualified, independent testing laboratory, which will be conducting the specific tests required in this contract, must have authority or be licensed to operate in the State in which the project is located. The testing laboratory shall be approved by the Government prior to the Contractor beginning work.

B. Responsibilities of Laboratory:

1. Test samples of mixes submitted by the Contractor.

2. Provide qualified personnel at project site. Cooperate with the

Government and Contractor in performance of services.

3. Perform specified sampling and testing of products and materials in accordance with specified standards.

4. Ascertain compliance of materials and mixes with requirements of specifications.

5. Promptly notify the Government and Contractor of observed irregularities or non-conformance of work, products, or materials.

6. Perform additional tests required by the Contracting Officer.

7. Attend preconstruction meetings and progress meetings.

C. Limitations on Laboratory:

1. Laboratory may not release, revoke, alter, or enlarge on requirements of specifications.

2. Laboratory may not approve or accept partial portions of the work.

3. Laboratory may not assume duties of the Contractor unless approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.

1.4 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING

Testing Laboratory Services

A. Establishing Testing Schedule:

1. By advance discussion with the testing laboratory, determine the time required for the laboratory to perform its test and to issue its findings.

2. Provide required time within the construction schedule.

B. Revising Testing Schedule: When construction schedule changes are necessary during construction, coordinate such changes with the testing laboratory as required.

A. Reports: Shall include:

1. Date issued.

2. Project title and number.

3. Name of inspector.

4. Date and time of sampling or inspection.

5. Identification of product and specification sections.

6. Location in the Project.

7. Type of inspection or test.

8. Date of test.

9. Results of tests.

10. Conformance with Contract Documents.

B. Interpretation: When requested by the Contracting Officer, provide interpretation of test results.

3.1 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Contractor Requirements: See individual specifications "Field Quality

Control" paragraph for specific testing requirements. When applicable, the Contractor shall:

1. Deliver to agency or laboratory at designated location, adequate samples of materials proposed to be used which require testing, along with proposed mix designs.

2. Cooperate with laboratory personnel and provide access to the Work.

3. Provide incidental labor and facilities:

a. To obtain, handle, and label or identify samples at the site or at source of products and materials to be tested.

b. To facilitate tests.

c. To provide storage and curing of test samples.

4. Ensure samples are taken by qualified testing personnel.

5. Coordinate the laboratory test frequency and timing with the

Contracting Officer.

6. Ensure tests are completed according to the testing schedule.

7. Furnish test reports within 10 working days after tests have been completed.

Green Mountain Road Gravel

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B. Aggregate Laboratory Testing:

Item Remarks

Aggregate For evaluation of stabilization material

1. Laboratory shall provide the Contractor with an analysis of aggregate material and shall recommend a stabilizing compound (i.e lime, fly ash, Magnesium Chloride, enzyme, etc.)

2. Laboratory shall provide all instructions for mixing and quantities needed for the stabilizing compound.

C. Roads Field Testing:

Item Location Reference Frequency Remarks

Aggregate centerline AASHTO T 238 1/1000 tons in-place density and moisture content

Aggregate various AASHTO T 99 1/1000 feet Standard Proctor compaction

C. Roads Laboratory Testing:

Item Location Reference Frequency Remarks

Aggregate random AASHTO T 27 1/1000 tons sieve analysis

A. Units: The work described in this section will not be measured for payment.

Green Mountain Road Gravel

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Temporary Facilities and Controls

SECTION 01500

TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

A. Section Includes: Requirements for sanitary facilities, vehicular access, temporary barriers and controls, and project identification.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Landscape Preservation: The term "injury" includes, without limitation, bruising, scarring, tearing, and breaking of roots, trunks, or branches.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Traffic Control Plan: Submit three copies. Include the following topics:

1. The requirements for specific signs, signals, channelizing and lighting devices, barricades, and flagpersons that are detailed in the current ANSI D6.1.

2. Provide for an unobstructed passageway for one line of traffic at all times through the construction operations.

3. Provide for convenient access to private residence and business driveways and buildings along line of work.

4. Provide for such guards as may be necessary to ensure against accidents and avoid damage or injury to passing traffic in areas where the nature of construction operations in progress and equipment and machinery in use pose a hazard.

B. First Aid Plans: Submit three copies of plans for providing medical attention for injured or disabled employees, including onsite emergency facilities and ambulance service, before start of operations.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Regulations: Comply with applicable local regulations for haul routes over public highways, roads, or bridges. Comply with industry standards and applicable laws and regulations of authorities having jurisdiction including, but not limited to the following:

1. Health and safety regulations.

2. Utility company regulations.

3. Police, fire department, and rescue squad rules.

4. Environmental protection regulations.

B. Manuals: Comply with latest Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

(MUTCD), Part VI.

D. Inspections: Arrange for authorities having jurisdiction to inspect and test each temporary utility before use. Obtain required certifications and permits.

1.5 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Access Routes: Rights-of-way for access to work from existing roads will be established by the Contracting Officer. Use only established roadways, areas, and haul routes, or temporary roadways, areas, or haul routes constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting

Officer.

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Water: Provide potable water approved by local health authorities.

2.2 TOILET UNITS

A. Temporary Toilet Units: Provide self-contained, single-occupant toilet units of the chemical, aerated recirculation, or combustion type. Provide units properly vented and fully enclosed with a glass-fiber-reinforced polyester shell or similar nonabsorbent material.

2.6 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

A. Construction Signs: Only signs to expedite deliveries, maintain traffic flow, promote safety, and caution against danger shall be erected, as necessary.

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Toilets: Install self-contained toilet units specified in Part 2 of this specification section. Shield toilets to ensure privacy. Use of pit-type privies will not be permitted.

1. Provide separate facilities for male and female personnel.

2. Provide toilet tissue, paper towels, paper cups, and similar disposable materials for each facility. Provide covered waste containers for used material.

B. First-Aid Facilities: Make first-aid facilities and services obvious and easily available for providing emergency aid to personnel on the site.

3.3 VEHICLE TRAFFIC CONTROL

A. Preparation: Provide, erect, and maintain all necessary traffic control devices, including traffic cones, delineators, concrete safety barriers, barricades, suitable and sufficient flasher lights, flagpersons, danger signals, and signs, as specified on approved Traffic Control Plan and as required by the State and local authorities having jurisdiction. Take all necessary precautions for protection of the work and safety of the public on roads affected by the work during the contract period as construction work proceeds.

1. Do not start any construction work along public or private roads until the proper traffic control devices for warning, channeling, and providing safety for the motorists as specified on the approved traffic control plan are in place at the construction site.

B. Application: Maintain flow of public traffic and conduct operations for construction of roadways so as to offer the least possible obstruction and inconvenience to public traffic.

1. Protect all roads closed to traffic with effective barricades having acceptable warning and detour signs. Illuminate all barricades and obstructions at night, and keep all lights burning from sunset until sunrise.

2. Erect such additional warning and directional signs in connection with the work as may be required by the approved Traffic Control Plan.

3. Maintain the condition, operation, and effectiveness of all traffic control devices throughout their period of use. Remove all temporary traffic control devices when no longer needed.

C. Vehicle Servicing and Refueling: No servicing or refueling of vehicles will be allowed on BLM land.

3.4 HAUL ROUTES, ROADWAYS, PARKING AREAS, AND STORAGE/STAGING AREAS

A. Examination: Investigate the 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 the jobsite.

B. Established Roadways As Haul Routes: Use existing available public highways, roads, or bridges as haul routes subject to the applicable local regulations. Tracked or heavy vehicles are not allowed. Contractor is responsible for damage caused by construction traffic.

1. Provide and use means of removing mud from vehicle tires before entering existing paved roads. Road repair and cleanup shall be at no cost to the Government.

3. Provide barricades, flagpersons, lighting, signs, and other necessary precautions for safety of the public where haul routes cross public highways or roads.

C. Temporary Roadways and Haul Routes: No construction or haul roads will be permitted to be constructed.

D. Temporary Parking Areas: Temporary parking areas are not allowed to be constructed. Contractor shall submit any temporary parking, staging areas, or turnaround areas that are needed in a written request to the

Government at least 5 working days before constructing any new disturbance area.

3.5 WATER POLLUTION CONTROL

A. Contractor Water Pollution Violations: If noncompliance should occur, report the noncompliance to the Government immediately (orally), with the specific information submitted in writing within 2 calendar days.

Consistent violations of applicable Federal, State, or local laws, orders, regulations, or Water Quality Standards may result in the Government stopping all site activity until compliance is ensured. The

Contractor shall not be entitled to any extension of time, claim for damage, or additional compensation by reason of such a work stoppage. Corrective measures required to bring activities into compliance shall be at the

Contractor's expense.

3.6 MAINTENANCE AND REMOVAL

A. Maintenance: Maintain temporary structures, facilities, and controls as long as needed for safe and proper completion of the work and as directed by the Contracting Officer.

B. Removal: Remove temporary structures, facilities, and controls as rapidly as progress of the work will permit and as approved by the Contracting

Officer.

3.7 WASTE

A. Collection and Disposal of Waste: Collect waste from construction areas and elsewhere daily. Comply with requirements of NFPA 241 for removal of combustible waste material and debris. Enforce requirements strictly.

Do not hold materials more than 7 days during normal weather or 3 days when the temperature is expected to rise above 80 degrees F (27 degrees C).

Handle hazardous, dangerous, or unsanitary waste materials separately from other waste by containerizing properly. Dispose of material lawfully.

3.16 CLEANUP

A. Requirements: Construction debris, waste materials, packaging material and the like shall be removed from the work site daily. Any dirt or mud which is tracked onto paved or surfaced roadways shall be cleaned away.

Watering

WATERING

A. Section Includes: Distributing and applying water required for dust control and roadways.

B. Related Sections

General Information and Requirements Section 01009

Temporary Facilities and Controls Section 01500

Aggregate Base Course Section 02722

1.2 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

A. Water Source: Furnish the water source for the work.

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Water: Shall be clean and free from harmful amounts of oils, acids, alkalis, salts and organic materials. Potable water is acceptable.

2.2 EQUIPMENT

A. Requirements: Provide necessary pumping equipment, piping, tanks, water trucks, and measuring devices. Water trucks shall be equipped with a spray bar of adequate capacity and design to ensure uniform application of water in the amounts designated. Measuring devices shall be approved by the

Contracting Officer.

3.1 APPLICATION

A. Compaction: Water shall be applied uniformly to each layer of aggregate to obtain the optimum moisture content determined by AASHTO T 217 or T 239.

The moisture content shall be ±2% of optimum unless otherwise approved.

B. Dust Control: Water shall be applied to those areas identified by the

Government as dust control.

Watering

No measurement or payment will be made for drying materials containing too much moisture due to overwatering.

AGGREGATE SURFACING

SECTION 02730

A. Section Includes: This work shall consist of furnishing, placing and compacting a crushed stone course on a Government prepared roadbed in accordance with specifications and in close conformity with the lines, grades, and typical cross section shown on the drawings or established by the Contracting Officer. Contractor shall place 4 inches of gravel for 5 miles.

B Related Sections:

Section 001009 General Information and Requirements

Section 02339 Watering

Section 01458 Testing Laboratory Services

PART 2: MATERIALS

2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Crushed Aggregate: Aggregate shall consist of hard, durable particles or fragments of stone or gravel crushed to the size and quality requirement for crushed aggregate material normally used locally in the construction and maintenance of highways by

Federal or State agencies and shall be according to AASHTO M 147.

2.2 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

A. Surface Aggregates: The surface aggregates shall have a maximum size of 3/4-inch.

Plasticity index for surface aggregates shall not be less than 4 or greater than 9.

Aggregates shall be uniformly graded from course to fine and shall be free of organic matter and clay balls.

Sieve Percent Passing Percent Passing

1" 100

3/4" 80-100

1/2" 68-91

No. 4 46-70

No. 8 34-54

No. 40 13-35

Sieve Percent Passing Percent Passing

No. 200 3-12

Plasticity Index 4-9

B. Quality Control: The Government may conduct quality control reviews to determine the reliability of the certifications. If the reviews indicate that the certifications are not reliable, acceptance by certification will be discontinued. Materials furnished will be accepted or rejected according to SF-23A, Par. 10 and subsequent materials furnished will be sampled, tested and accepted prior to incorporation into the work. All costs to the Government for sampling and testing may be charged against the Contractor and may be deducted from the payment for the work.

C. Stabilizing Compounds: The Aggregate shall be mixed with an approved chemical mixture as indicated by test recommendations from Section 01458, Testing Laboratory

Services. The approved chemical mixture shall be mixed per manufacture’s recommendation or the Testing Laboratories instructions.

3.1 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

A. Preparation of Roadbed: Will be completed by the Government.

B. Placing: The aggregate material shall be placed on the prepared roadbed in layers of no greater than 4”. When more than one layer is required, each layer shall be shaped and compacted before the succeeding layer is placed.

1. Placing shall be from vehicles equipped to distribute the material in a uniform layer or windrow. The layer or windrow shall be such size that when spread and compacted the layer shall have the required thickness.

2. When hauling is done over previously placed material, hauling equipment shall be routed as uniformly as possible over the entire width of previously constructed layers.

C. Spreading: The aggregate shall be mixed to its full depth by means of power graders, traveling mixers or other approved mixing equipment. During the mixing, water shall be added in the amount necessary to provide the optimum moisture content for compaction. When mixed, the material shall be spread smoothly to a uniform thickness, or in the case of the top course, to the cross section shown on the standard drawings. Spreading shall be completed within 24 hours after mixing.

D. Compacting: Immediately following final spreading and smoothing, each layer shall be compacted. Rolling shall progress gradually from the side to the center, parallel with the centerline of the road or parking area and shall continue until all the surface has been rolled. Any irregularities or depressions that develop shall be corrected by loosening the material at these places and adding or removing material until the surface is smooth and uniform.

1. Compaction of each layer shall continue until a density of not less than 90 percent of the maximum density.

E. Thickness Requirements: The thickness of the completed course shall not vary more than 1/4-inch from the thickness as called for in the specifications.

F. Stabilization: Stabilization shall be according to manufacture’s recommendation or the recommendation of the laboratory.

4.1 METHODS OF MEASUREMENT

A. Method: The quantity to be paid for will be the number of cubic yards measured in the hauling vehicle at the point of delivery.

A. General: The accepted quantities, determined as provided above, will be paid for at the contract unit price per unit of measurement for the pay items listed below that are shown in the bid schedule, which price and payment will be full compensation for furnishing and placing all materials, including all labor, equipment, tools, and incidentals necessary to complete the work prescribed in this section. Compaction water will not be paid for separately but will be considered as a subsidiary obligation of the Contractor incidental to work specified.

PAYMENT WILL BE MADE UNDER:

Pay Item Pay Unit

02730(3) Crushed aggregate surface Cubic Yard