Attachment 2. Specifications.pdf

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OCONALUFTEE JOB CORPS CCC GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 010150

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – SUMMARY OF WORK

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Work for this project requires the contractor to be responsible for supplying all labor, materials, equipment, utilities, miscellaneous items, freight and delivery and all necessary valid licenses for the work summarized as follows:

1. Install new water main, water services to dormitories and laundry building, fire hydrants, blow off assembly, and new valving as indicated in drawings. Upon completion and testing of new lines, switch over from existing waterlines, remove above ground existing waterline components not indicated for re-use and complete site restoration. Buildings will be occupied during construction, The Contractor shall provide safety fencing around excavations at all times when not attended by the Contractor, and shall ensure that egress routes from buildings are maintained throughout the construction contract. Minimize water outages to the extent possible, all buildings shall have water at the end of every work shift. All outages shall be coordinated in advance with the Center Point of Contact and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The Contractor shall locate all utilities private and public prior to start of ground disturbing activities and notify the COR if field located water lines vary significantly from locations indicated in the drawings.

1.2 LOCATION

A. This project is located at the Oconaluftee Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center located four miles from Cherokee, North Carolina in Swain County. The address is 502 Oconaluftee Job Corps Rd, Cherokee, NC 28719. Driving instructions can be obtained from the Center by calling 828-497-5411.

1.3 WORK HOURS

A. Work hours for this project are between 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Monday through Friday except federal holidays unless approved in advance by the Contracting Officer.

1.4 USE OF PREMISES

A. Confine constructions operations to immediate area of work. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

B. Government will occupy site and buildings during entire construction period. Cooperate with Government during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government usage. Perform the work so as not to interfere with Government's day-to-day operations.

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C. Keep driveways, parking areas, loading areas and entrances to buildings clear and available to Government, Government's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times.

Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials. Do not close or obstruct walkways, corridors, or other occupied or used facilities without written permission from Government.

1.5 DEFINITIONS

A. The following terms in any combination relating to the installation of products/materials:

install, furnish, provide, or similar statements; mean that the contractor is responsible for the procurement and installation of the products unless it is specifically designated as either a government furnished item, supply only product, or spare.

1.6 INCIDENTAL CONSTRUCTION

A. Performance of the specific tasks indicated in the plans and specifications may require incidental construction including that is not specifically included in drawings and specification but not limited to: provision of temporary shoring or supports, installation and subsequent removal of temporary access points, removal and reinstallation or relocation of items not designated for replacement as required for work or equipment clearance or as a precautionary protective measure. Disconnection of supporting or interconnection equipment between different systems and reconnection to new equipment as applicable to specific project requirements; examples include but are not limited to:

fire alarm components and interconnection/control for HVAC air handling equipment, cleaning chemical equipment for dishwashers, electric bonding for conductive water piping replacement, etc. In all cases the contractor shall be responsible for removal of temporary works, reinstallation of temporarily relocated items, or reconstruction of items selectively demolished for incidental construction purposes in a neat workman like manner, that matches existing finishes, quality standards, and code requirements unless the Contracting Officer specifically authorizes incidental construction to be incorporated into the finished work or items removed for coordination purposes to not be re-installed or reconstructed. The Contractor shall provide turn-key fully operational and finished installations unless the drawings and specifications specifically indicate otherwise.

1.7 FIELD VERIFICATION AND COORDINATION OF WORK

A. Drawings are schematic or typical in nature or intended to identify location of work. The Contractor shall be responsible for field verification of existing conditions and coordination of new work with those existing conditions. Examples below are intended to demonstrate the intent of this statement but are not inclusive of all field verification and coordination. Notify COR when specified requirements conflict with field verification.

1. General Field Verification: Verify existing construction finishes, locations of structural members that may obstruct work, and actual dimensions/distances for required work.

2. Electrical Field Verification: Inspect and test building voltage prior to ordering electrically operated equipment.

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3. HVAC Field Verification: Verify space constraints of locations indicated for new equipment and equipment replacement and verify that submitted products will fit within space constraints with any code or manufacturer clearance requirements.

4. Installation Coordination: Install equipment and other components in accordance with referenced codes, standards, and manufacturer installation instructions. Do not obstruct electrical components or other equipment requiring routine service or their working clearances with new or replacement work; offset new work or relocate items requiring clearance to avoid conflicts between new and existing work. Offset new work to avoid major structural element such as beams, posts, columns, unless specifications or drawings direct modifications to those structural elements. Coordinate repair of cutting, patching, sealing or other disturbances of finish systems with surrounding areas. Disturbances to exterior walls or roofs shall be sealed with compatible/matching products, weatherproofed, and include thermal insulation and weather resistive barriers as applicable to existing building system.

Disturbances to interior finishes shall be matched in a clean workmanlike manner consistent with the space type; public or employee work areas shall be neatly finished with high level finish system, mechanical/electrical rooms and similar spaces accessed solely for maintenance purpose have a lower class of aesthetic expectation but must be repaired to maintain the existing level of fire and smoke performance.

1.8 STANDARDS AND CODES

A. All contract work shall adhere to the most recent version of:

1. All the International Code Council Family of codes (ICC) e.g. International

Building Code (IBC), International Fire Code (IFC), and International Mechanical Code (IMC).

2. All National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes and Standards e.g. , NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 1: Fire Code, and NFPA 101- Life Safety Code.

3. Architectural Barriers Act Standards (ABA or ABAAS).

4. Product Manufacturer’s installation instructions.

1.9 QUALIFICATIONS

A. When applicable to specific contract work items:

1. Plumbing work shall be performed by journey level plumbers licensed in the State of contract performance or trainees/apprentices working under the direct supervision of State-licensed plumbing supervisors (or State equivalent).

1.10 WORK RESTRICTIONS

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A. Smoking is permitted on campus only in the designated smoking area.

1.11 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

A. Schedule of Items:

1. Provide pricing for all items listed in the Schedule of Items.

2. Contract award will be made for all Base Items.

3. Optional Items may or may not be awarded, depending on funding availability.

B. Base Items (BI):

1. Base Item No. 1 –Mobilization

a. Measurement: This item is measured as a Lump Sum quantity.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to This item shall compensate the Contractor for all operations and activities including, but not limited to, those necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to the project site; for payment of premiums for bonds and insurance for the project; and for any other work and operations which must be performed or costs that must be incurred incident to the initiation of meaningful work at the site and for which payment is not otherwise provided for under the contract. The movement of personnel, equipment, supplies and incidentals to the project site. The establishment of all facilities necessary for the work on the project, The costs of obtaining the required permits, bonds, and insurance; and, all other work and operations which must be performed, or costs incurred prior to beginning work on the various items of the project.

c. Unit of Measurement: Lump Sum

d. Measurement: Measurement for MOBILIZATION will be made as a percent complete of the lump sum. Progress payments for mobilization by the lump sum will be paid as follows: (a) Bond premiums will be reimbursed according to FAR Clause 52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, after receipt of the evidence of payment. (b) When 5 percent of the original contract amount is earned from pay items (not including mobilization), 50 percent of the mobilization pay item, or 5 percent of the original contract amount, whichever is less, will be paid. (c) When 10 percent of the original contract amount is earned from pay items (not including mobilization), 100 percent of the mobilization pay item, or 10 percent of the original contract amount, whichever is less, will be paid. (d) Any portion of the mobilization pay item in excess of 10 percent of the original contract amount will be paid after final acceptance.

2. Base Item No. 2 –Utility Locates

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to Provide personnel, OCONALUFTEE WATERLINE REPLACEMENT 010150 – 5 equipment and supplies required for location of underground utility lines that within the work areas; provide specialty services by a subcontractor specializing in locating underground utilities; provide all incidental materials, tools, equipment, and labor for the completion of this item.

c. Unit of Measurement: Lump Sum. Payment will be paid upon completion of utility locating and marking within the project area and contractor furnished documentation of this completion in progress reports.

3. Base Item No. 3 –Erosion Control

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to provide erosion control measures indicated in the drawings in accordance with these specifications.

c. Unit of Measurement: Lump Sum. Payment will be paid upon completion of erosion control measures indicated in the drawings and contractor furnished documentation of this completion in progress reports.

4. Base Item No. 4 –Construction Signage and Temporary Barricades

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to provide and maintain safety fencing, barricades, and signage throughout the course of construction.

c. Unit of Measurement: Lump Sum. Payment will be at 50% of the bid item total after initial installation and contractor furnished documentation of this completion in progress reports. The remaining 50% will be invoiced as percentage of completed work.

5. Base Item No. 5 –Tracer Wire System

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to tracer wire, ground rods, valve/hydrant terminations.

c. Unit of Measurement: Lump Sum. Payment will be at as a percentage of completed work including final testing. Contractor shall furnish documentation of this completion in progress reports.

6. Base Item No. 6 –Construct 6” PVC C-900 Main Waterline

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to install new 6” waterline including excavation, pipe, bedding, backfill, fittings, thrust blocks, disinfection and testing, warning tape and other associated miscellaneous work associated with new waterline installation and selective demolition of existing above ground water system components designated for removal.

c. Unit of Measurement: Lineal Feet. Payment will be at as a percentage of completed work including final testing. Final payment for this item will not be

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paid until all test reports have been submitted and approved. Contractor shall furnish documentation of this completion in progress reports.

7. Base Item No. 7 –Water Service Replacement 2”-4”

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to install new water services to buildings indicated in the plans, inclusive of excavation, bedding, backfill, pipe, valves and boxes, warning tape, disinfection, testing, and final connection to building plumbing.

c. Unit of Measurement: Lump Sum. Payment will be at as a percentage of

8. Base Item No. 8 –Turf Restoration, Grading, Seeding and Mulching

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to finish grade, seed, and mulch all non-paved/non-graveled areas disturbed by construction.

c. Unit of Measurement: Lump Sum. Payment will be at as a percentage of

9. Base Item No. 9 –Concrete/Pavement Restoration

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to furnish and install cast-in-place concrete in areas indicated in drawings and for any other concrete pavement removed or damaged by construction activities.

c. Unit of Measurement: Lump Sum. Payment will be at as a percentage of

10. Base Item No. 10 –Fire Hydrant

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to remove existing indicated hydrants, furnish and install new fire hydrants, complete with all pipe, fittings, 6” gate valve, aggregate, backfill, bollards. Coordinate layout of above ground hydrant components with COR, desired layout is within center strip of courtyard to minimize impact to travel corridors and doors but is subject to coordination with existing utilities to remain.

c. Unit of Measurement: Each. Payment will be at as a percentage of completed work including final testing. Contractor shall furnish documentation of this completion in progress reports.

11. Base Item No. 11 –6” Gate Valve

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a. Measurement: This item is measured as a Lump Sum quantity.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to furnish and install 6” gate valves serving water main, includes valve, fittings, valve box, excavation bedding, backfill, connection to new and existing pipe, plug (where indicated).

a. Note that 6” gate valves serving fire hydrants are paid under fire hydrant line item.

c. Unit of Measurement: Each. Payment will be at as a percentage of completed work including final testing. Contractor shall furnish documentation of this

12. Base Item No. 12 –Blow Off Assembly

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to furnish and install blow off assembly, includes valve, fittings, valve box, excavation bedding, backfill, valve box, drain aggregate, connection to water line.

c. Unit of Measurement: Each. Payment will be at as a percentage of completed work including final testing. Contractor shall furnish documentation of this

C. Optional Items (OI):

1. Optional Item No. 13- Utility Locate, Investigation, Excavation

a. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to locate utilities, investigate, excavate, and site restoration for disturbance caused by construction in an area of the campus near or at an existing waterline with a persistent wet spot.

b. Unit of Measurement: Lump Sum. Work will be paid as a percentage of completed work, final payment will be made upon the completion of the Contractor’s report of findings, and repairs (if applicable made).

2. Optional Item No. 14- Construction 6” PVC C-900 Main Waterline

a. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of

Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to replace up to 40 lineal feet of 6” water main, including all excavation, bedding, fill, pipe, fittings, disinfection, flushing, and site restoration.

Performance of this work is subject review and approval of the Contractor’s findings in Optional Item 13.

b. Unit of Measurement: Lump Sum. Work will be paid as a percentage of completed work, 6” pipe exceeding 40 lineal feet will be at the bid

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item 6 lineal foot price, subject to pre-approval by the Contracting Officer to continue beyond the initial 40 lineal feet.

3. Optional Item No. 15- Water Service Replacement

a. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of

Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to replace a water service to a building in the leak area, including all excavation, bedding, fill, pipe, fittings, valve and valve box, disinfection, flushing, and site restoration. Pipe and valve size to match existing. Performance of this work is subject to review and applicability, approval of the Contractor’s findings in Optional Item

13. Due to the proximity to both Administration and Dining Hall buildings, a water service may originate from the wet area.

b. Unit of Measurement: Lump Sum. Work will be paid as a percentage of completed work.

PART 2 – PROJECT SCHEDULE

2.1 PROJECT SCHEDULE

ITEM* REQUIRED DUE DATE (calendar days)

Pre-Construction Conference

Within 10 days of Award (virtually)

Bonds 10 days after Award

Notice To Proceed (NTP)

Issued after Pre-Construction Conference (insurance and bonds acceptance required prior to NTP)

Action and Informational Submittals

12 days after NTP (CORs have 12 days to return)

Progress Reports Every 7 days after NTP is issued.

Closeout Submittals

Prior to CO acceptance of project

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Contract Release form and final pay request

10 days after CO acceptance of project

* All items above must be included in Contractor’s construction schedule

PART 3 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

3.1 DEFINITIONS

A. Action Submittals: Written and graphic information that requires Government approval.

B. Informational Submittals: Written information that does not require Government approval. Submittals may be rejected for not complying with requirements.

3.2 PROCEDURES

A. Contractor Responsibilities

1. Review each submittal and check for compliance with the Contract Documents.

2. Highlight, encircle, or otherwise identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

3. Include the following information on label or cover sheet for processing and recording action taken:

a. Project name.

b. Date.

c. Name and address of Contractor.

d. Name of manufacturer.

e. Unique identifier, including revision number.

f. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

g. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

h. Date of Contractor’s approval.

i. Statement certifying that submittal has been reviewed, checked, and approved by the Contractor for compliance with the Contract Documents.

4. The Government will not review submittals that do not bear Contractor's approval and will return them without action.

5. Unless additional copies are required for final submittal, and unless the

Contracting Officer (CO) observes noncompliance with provisions of the Contract Documents, initial submittal may serve as final submittal.

6. Submittals must be submitted in electronic PDF format. Submit to CO via email or electronic file transfer site.

7. Only final submittals with mark indicating action taken by Government are to be used for construction.

8. Submittals not required by the Contract Documents will not be reviewed and may be discarded.

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B. Processing Time: Time for review shall commence on CO's receipt of submittal.

1. Initial Review: Government will review initial submittal within 12 calendar days.

Additional time may be needed if processing must be delayed to permit coordination with subsequent submittals. CO will advise Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

2. Resubmittals: If resubmittal is necessary, it will be resubmitted within 3 calendar days, and reviewed by the Government within 3 calendar days.

3.3 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Prepare and submit Action Submittals required in the Technical Specifications in this contract, if applicable, and as indicated at the end of this subsection.

B. Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment.

1. Mark up each submittal to show which products and options are applicable.

2. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Manufacturer's written recommendations.

b. Manufacturer's product specifications.

c. Manufacturer's installation instructions.

d. Manufacturer's catalog cuts.

e. Wiring diagrams showing factory-installed wiring.

f. Compliance with recognized trade association standards.

g. Compliance with recognized testing agency standards.

C. Required Action Submittals

1. Product Data: See Technical Specification Sections

3.4 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Prepare and submit Informational Submittals required in the Technical Specifications in this contract, if applicable, and as indicated below:

B. Required Informational Submittals:

1. Accident Prevention Plan.

2. Construction Schedule.

3. Current licensure and/or certifications for individuals indicated in

QUALIFICATIONS paragraph above or as required in individual technical sections.

3.5 PROGRESS REPORTS

A. The contractor shall prepare and submit weekly progress reports during the course of construction. The reports shall include a narrative description of work in progress and completed during the week with a note on any delays not accounted for in the approved progress schedule. Photos of the work in place shall also be included; photos should consist of both macro (close up detail –e.g. to demonstrate finish quality or equipment

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data plate) and overview photos that demonstrate the construction phase, larger areas of work in the context of the surrounding area. Photos shall document key construction areas e.g. primary structural member installation, utilities that will be covered by later construction, any damage discovered or caused by the construction and shall be annotated with location information. A substantial completion report shall also be submitted documenting fulfillment of contract requirements. If a punchlist is created; the Contractor shall provide a punchlist completion report prior to contract closeout.

3.6 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Prepare and submit Closeout Submittals, as follows:

1. See Technical Specification Sections.

2. One-Year Warranty on Entire Project as required by FAR 52.246–21

3. Project Record Documents.

PART 4 – TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

4.1 USE OF UTILITIES

A. Utilities: Use of Government existing facilities will be permitted without metering and without payment of use charges, as long as facilities are cleaned and maintained in an acceptable condition. At Substantial Completion, restore these facilities to condition existing before initial use. The following are available for use by the contractor: water, and electrical power services. The following are not available: telephone service. The contractor is expected to provide whatever phone service he deems necessary for the duration of the project.

4.2 SANITARY FACILITIES

A. Sanitary facilities are available for use by the Contractor. Facilities must be cleaned and maintained daily.

4.3 STAGING AND STORAGE

A. Coordinate on-site staging and storage requirements with the Center Point of Contact or the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

4.4 CONSTRUCTION WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES

A. Provide waste-collection containers in sizes adequate to handle waste from construction operations. Containerize and clearly label hazardous, dangerous, or unsanitary waste materials separately from other waste. Use of Government waste containers will not be permitted.

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4.5 SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

A. Environmental Protection: Contractor shall provide protection, operate temporary facilities, and conduct construction in ways and by methods that comply with environmental regulations and that minimize possible air, waterway, and subsoil contamination or pollution or other undesirable effects.

B. Due to the age of most Job Corps structures, any painted surfaces should be considered potentially lead painted; these facilities are not considered child occupied facilities subject to the RRP but contractors disturbing painted surfaces via cutting, sanding, grinding, and similar dust generating activities shall adhere to the principals of lead safe work practices including as applicable wetting surfaces before disturbance to minimize dust generation, capture with HEPA vacuum when dust generation can't be avoided, personal protective equipment use for employees, and prompt cleanup and disposal of waste generated by construction and demolitions activities.

C. Barricades, Warning Signs, and Lights: Comply with the national or state Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) for erecting structurally adequate barricades, paint with appropriate colors, graphics, and warning signs/lights to inform personnel, students, and the public of possible hazards.

D. Fire Protection.

1. Store combustible materials in containers in fire-safe locations.

2. Maintain unobstructed access to fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, fire-protection facilities, stairways, and other access routes for firefighting. Prohibit smoking in hazardous fire-exposure areas.

3. Supervise welding operations, combustion-type temporary heating units, and similar sources of fire ignition.

PART 5 – EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

5.1 EXAMINATION

A. Before beginning work, examine areas and document existing conditions. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. Proceeding with the Work indicates acceptance of surfaces and conditions.

B. Field verify all new and existing dimensions affecting the work of this contract before ordering products.

C. Immediately on discovery of the need for clarification of the Contract Documents, submit a request for information to CO. Include a detailed description of problem encountered, together with recommendations for changing the Contract Documents.

5.2 INSTALLATION

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A. Locate the Work and components of the Work accurately, in correct alignment and elevation to fit with existing construction.

B. Make vertical work plumb and make horizontal work level.

C. Install per manufacturer's written instructions and recommendations.

5.3 PROGRESS CLEANING

A. Clean Project site and work areas daily, including common areas. Dispose of materials lawfully.

1. Comply with NFPA 241 requirements for removal of combustible waste materials and debris.

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

B. Burying or burning waste materials on-site will not be permitted. Washing waste materials down sewers or into waterways will not be permitted.

5.4 PROTECTION OF INSTALLED CONSTRUCTION

A. Provide protection and maintain conditions that ensure installed Work does not get damaged or deteriorated prior to Substantial Completion.

5.5 CORRECTION OF THE WORK

A. Repair or remove and replace defective construction. Restore damaged substrates and finishes.

1. Repairing includes replacing defective parts, refinishing damaged surfaces, touching up with matching materials, and properly adjusting operating equipment.

PART 6 – CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

6.1 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

A. Definition of Substantial Completion: The Date certified by the CO when construction is sufficiently complete, in accordance with the Contract Documents, so the Government can occupy or utilize the Work or designated portion thereof for the use for which it is intended, as expressed in the Contract Documents.

B. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting inspection for determining date of Substantial Completion, complete the following. List items below that are incomplete in request.

1. Prepare a list of items to be completed and corrected (punch list), the value of items on the list, and reasons why the Work is not complete.

2. Advise the CO of pending insurance changeover requirements.

3. Submit specific warranties, workmanship bonds, final certifications, and similar documents.

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4. Obtain and submit releases permitting Government unrestricted use of the Work and access to services and utilities.

5. Deliver tools, spare parts, extra materials, and similar items to location designated by Government. Label with manufacturer's name and model number where applicable.

6. Complete startup testing of systems.

7. Submit changeover information related to Government occupancy, use, operation, and maintenance.

8. Complete final cleaning requirements, including touchup painting.

9. Touch up and otherwise repair and restore marred exposed finishes to eliminate visual defects.

C. Inspection: Submit a written request for inspection for Substantial Completion. On receipt of request, CO will either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. CO will prepare the Certificate of Substantial Completion after inspection or will notify Contractor of items, either on Contractor's list or additional items identified by CO, that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued.

1. Reinspection: Request reinspection when the Work identified in previous inspections as incomplete is completed or corrected.

2. Results of completed inspection will form the basis of requirements for Final

Completion.

6.2 FINAL COMPLETION

A. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting final inspection for determining date of Final Completion, complete the following:

1. Submit certified copy of CO’s Substantial Completion inspection list of items to be completed or corrected (punch list), endorsed and dated by CO. The certified copy of the list shall state that each item has been completed or otherwise resolved for acceptance.

2. Submit evidence of final, continuing insurance coverage complying with insurance requirements.

3. Instruct Government personnel in operation, adjustment, and maintenance of products, equipment, and systems.

B. Inspections: Submit a written request for final inspection for acceptance. On receipt of request, CO will either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. CO will prepare a final Certificate for Payment after inspection or will notify Contractor of construction that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued.

1. Reinspection: Request reinspection when the Work identified in previous inspections as incomplete is completed or corrected.

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6.3 LIST OF INCOMPLETE ITEMS (PUNCH LIST)

A. Preparation: Submit two copies of list. Include name and identification of each space and area affected by construction operations for incomplete items and items needing correction including, if necessary, areas disturbed by Contractor that are outside the limits of construction.

6.4 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

A. General: Do not use Project Record Documents for construction purposes. Protect Project Record Documents from deterioration and loss. Provide access to Project Record Documents for CO's reference during normal working hours.

B. Provide Draft of Project Record Drawings at Substantial Completion. CO will return reviewed copy. Provide Final Project Record Drawings at Final Completion.

C. Record Drawings: Maintain and submit one set of blue- or black-line white prints of Contract Drawings and Shop Drawings.

1. Mark Record Prints to show the actual installation where installation varies from that shown originally. Require individual or entity who obtained record data, whether individual or entity is Installer, subcontractor, or similar entity, to prepare the marked-up Record Prints.

a. Give particular attention to information on concealed elements that cannot be readily identified and recorded later.

b. Record data as soon as possible after obtaining it. Record and check the markup before enclosing concealed installations.

2. Mark record sets with erasable, red-colored pencil. Use other colors to distinguish between changes for different categories of the Work at the same location.

3. Note Construction Change Directive numbers, Change Order numbers, alternate numbers, and similar identification where applicable.

4. Identify and date each Record Drawing; include the designation "PROJECT RECORD DRAWING" in a prominent location. Organize into manageable sets;

bind each set with durable paper cover sheets. Include identification on cover sheets.

6.5 FINAL CLEANING

A. General: Provide final cleaning. Conduct cleaning and waste-removal operations to comply with local laws and ordinances and Federal and local environmental and antipollution regulations.

B. Cleaning Agents: Use cleaning materials and agents recommended by manufacturer or fabricator of the surface to be cleaned. Do not use cleaning agents that are potentially hazardous to health or property or that might damage finished surfaces.

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C. Complete the following cleaning operations before requesting inspection for certification of Substantial Completion for entire Project or for a portion of Project:

1. Clean Project site, yard, and grounds, in areas disturbed by construction activities, including landscape development areas, of rubbish, waste material, litter, and other foreign substances.

2. Remove tools, construction equipment, machinery, and surplus material from Project site.

3. Touch up and otherwise repair and restore marred, exposed finishes and surfaces.

Replace finishes and surfaces that cannot be satisfactorily repaired or restored or that already show evidence of repair or restoration.

D. Remove waste materials from Project site and dispose of lawfully.

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OCONALUFTEE JOB CORPS CCC CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND TEMP CONTROLS

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CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND TEMPORARY CONTROLS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

1. This Section describes construction facilities and temporary controls required for the Work.

1.2 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

1. Maintain temporary facilities and controls in proper and safe condition throughout progress of the Work.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 UTILITIES

1. Water: At no cost to the Contractor, the Contracting Officer (CO) will furnish all necessary water for testing, disinfecting, flushing, and other construction purposes, subject to the following conditions:

1. Water will be available from existing water facilities, at locations designated by the CO.

The Contractor shall make all necessary arrangements and shall provide all necessary hoses, temporary pipework, portable tanks, and other equipment to convey the water to the usage locations.

2. Carefully conserve all water; do not waste it unnecessarily.

3. Before each large water delivery from the existing water facilities, obtain the CO’s prior approval of the time and duration of flow, approximate rate of flow, and approximate volume of water required.

2. Other Utilities: At his own expense, Contractor shall furnish electricity, fuel, and fuel oil, required for construction, testing, adjusting, and related work.

2.2 FIELD OFFICES

1. Contractor's facilities:

1. The Contractor may, but is not required, to have a field office.

2. Telephones:

1. The Contractor shall provide cell telephones required for the Work.

2.3 ENCLOSURES

1. Provide and maintain for the duration of construction all scaffolds, tarpaulins, canopies, warning signs, steps, platforms, bridges, and other temporary construction necessary for proper completion of the Work in compliance with pertinent safety and other regulations.

2.4 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS STORAGE AND PROTECTION

1. Equipment and Materials Which Will be Installed Outdoors: At all times prior to its installation, store this equipment and these materials on pallets, skids, runners, platforms, or other suitable supports which will hold all parts of this equipment and these materials at least six inches aboveground; provide watertight coverings for those stored items which may be damaged by rain or snow; all as approved.

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2. Payment for Stored Materials and Equipment: No payment will be made for on-site or off-site stored materials and equipment that is not properly stored as specified above.

3. At Contractor's expense, provide temporary weather-tight storage for materials that may be damaged by storage exposed to weather.

2.5 TRAFFIC CONTROL

1. Schedule and perform all work to interfere as little as possible with vehicular traffic flow.

2. Mark clearly all open ditches, soft backfill, parked equipment, etc., with signs and barricades during day hours, and in addition, with flares at night. Maintain all flares, signs, and barricades during weekends, holidays, and at other times when work is not in progress.

3. Provide adequate signs and watchmen to comply with the requirements of all authorities having jurisdiction, and as necessary for the safety and convenience of the general public.

2.6 CLEANING REQUIREMENTS FOR ROADWAYS AND DRIVEWAYS

1. Existing roadways and driveways shall be maintained and kept passable by the Contractor. Dirt, mud and other debris shall be broomed from pavements and removed from the right-of-ways to keep roadways clean.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 MAINTENANCE AND REMOVAL

1. Maintain temporary facilities and controls as long as needed for safe and proper completion of the Work.

2. Remove such temporary facilities and controls as rapidly as progress of the Work will permit, or as directed by the CO.

END OF SECTION

OCONALUFTEE WATERLINE REPLACEMENT 017123– 1

OCONALUFTEE JOB CORPS CCC FIELD ENGINEERING AND RELATED WORK

SECTION 01 71 23

FIELD ENGINEERING AND RELATED WORK

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. This Section specifies requirements for field engineering related services including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Location of existing underground utility lines.

2. Construction staking for the installation of new water lines.

B. Accurate as-built drawings are not available for site utilities. Existing buried utilities shown are from notes from previous repairs made and limited visual assessment of the site. Prior to beginning construction, the Contractor shall determine the actual location and depth of all underground utilities whether or not these are indicated on the drawings.

1. Traditional “1-800” underground utility location services are not available for private water systems such as at the Oconaluftee Job Corps Center.

2. The Contractor shall provide the services of a company that specializes in the loca-tion/detection of underground utilities. An example is ground penetrating radar.

a. The example is listed for information only; the Contractor is under no obliga-tion to use this specific method.

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Record all utilities discovered during utility locating phase and during construction on as-built plans, note whether they are active or inactive if known.

PART 2 PRODUCTS – NOT USED

3.1 PERFORMANCE

A. Provide construction staking for the proposed water system lines.

B. Provide underground utility locating services.

C. Obtain the Contracting Officer’s approval of construction staking prior to beginning Work.

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OCONALUFTEE JOB CORPS CCC MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE

SECTION 03 30 00

MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE

A. Provide and prepare sub-grade to receive concrete.

B. Provide forming as required.

C. Provide concrete complete with reinforcement if specified or indicated.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. DIVISION 2 - SITEWORK.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Requirements of Regulatory Agencies: All work shall comply with rules and regulations of local and state agencies having jurisdiction.

1.4 JOB CONDITIONS

A. Existing Conditions: Carefully maintain benchmarks, monuments, and survey control references.

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Portland Cement: ASTM C150; normal - Type I.

B. Aggregates: ASTM C33.

1. Fine aggregates shall be natural sand, or sand prepared from stone, or other inert materials having similar characteristics as approved.

2. Coarse shall be crushed, washed limestone only.

C. Water: Clean and free from injurious amounts of oil, alkali, organic matter, or other deleterious material.

D. Air entrainment (for all exterior exposed concrete): ASTM C260 or AASHTO M-154. Air entraining admixtures shall be added to the mixer in the amount necessary to produce the specified air content.

E. Water-reducing, set-controlling admixtures shall meet the requirements of ASTM C494, Type A, water-reducing or Type D, water-reducing and retarding. Water-reducing admixtures shall be added at the mixer separately from air-entraining admixtures in accordance with the manufacturer's printed instructions.

2.2 REINFORCEMENT

A. Reinforcing Steel: 60 ksi (414 MPa) yield strength; deformed billet steel bars; ASTM A615; plain finish.

B. Tie Wire: Minimum 16-gauge annealed type, or patented system acceptable to Contracting

Officer.

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C. Welded Wire Fabric: Confirm to ASTM A 185.

2.3 CONCRETE MIX

A. Ready-Mix Concrete: All concrete shall be ready-mix concrete.

B. Mix and proportion to produce minimum 4,500 psi concrete at 28 days with maximum slump of 4 inches and 5.5 percent air entrainment, ASTM C94 or as indicated on the drawings.

C. Use accelerating admixtures in cold weather only when acceptable to Contracting Officer. Use of admixtures shall not relax cold weather placement requirements. Do not use calcium chloride.

D. Use set-retarding admixtures during hot weather only when acceptable to Contracting Officer.

3.1 PREPARATION OF SUB-GRADE

A. Insure rough grading has brought sub-grade to required elevations.

B. Fill soft spots and hollows with additional fill.

C. Level and compact sub-grade, to receive concrete to the minimum required dry density compaction of 95 percent standard Proctor.

D. Sub-grade: Place concrete only on a moist compacted subgrade or base, free from loose material. Do not place concrete on a muddy or frozen sub-grade.

3.2 FORMING

A. All forms shall be free from warp, tight enough to prevent leakage of mortar, and substantial enough to maintain their shape and position, without springing or settlement, when concrete is placed or vibrated. Forms shall be clean and those for surfaces to be exposed shall produce a smooth, even finish without fins or board marks. Set forms for slabs on ground at exact finished grade; check for line and grade and correct as necessary immediately before concreting. Provide uniform bearing for such forms.

3.3 PLACING CONCRETE

A. Concrete shall be deposited so as to require as little rehandling as practicable. Spade concrete thoroughly along forms and expansion joints, and work carefully into corners and around reinforcement. Tamp and screed to a dense mass. Do not mix or place concrete when the air temperature is below freezing. If the temperature may be expected to fall below 40 degrees Fahrenheit within 24 hours after concrete is placed, heat water and aggregate to bring the temperature of concrete mix to at least 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Consolidate concrete by means of a mechanical vibrator unless otherwise approved.

B. Time in Transit: The maximum time elapsed between loading the concrete on the truck and placing in final position shall be 45 minutes.

C. Retempering: Water shall not be added after the concrete has been placed on the truck unless authorized by the CO or his authorized representative.

D. Weather Conditions: In addition to ACI 302, comply with the following:

1. Cold Weather: "Recommended Practice for Cold Weather Concreting" ACI 306.

2. Hot Weather: "Recommended Practice for Hot Weather Concreting" ACI 305.

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E. Concrete shall not be placed on frozen subgrade.

F. Protection: Do not remove forms for 24 hours after pouring concrete. Protect concrete from traffic for a period of 7 days after pouring.

3.4 FINISHING CONCRETE

A. Not Used.

3.5 CURING CONCRETE

A. General: Immediately after finishing operations have been completed, the surface of the slab shall be coated and sealed with a uniform layer of membrane curing compound applied as recommended by the manufacturer. When the forms are removed, curing compound shall be applied to the sides of the slab.

1. Areas in which the curing membrane is damaged within a period of three days shall be resprayed with curing compound.

2. Curing compound may be omitted when the concrete is otherwise protected from surface drying for three days.

B. Impervious Membrane: Concrete shall be cured through the application of a transparent, impervious membrane of a type approved by the Contracting Officer. The liquid shall contain a fugitive dye and shall be of such composition as not to react with the concrete nor alter appre-ciably its natural color. Apply the liquid immediately after free water has disappeared from the finished surface of the concrete; apply in a fine mist and in such manner as to cover the surface with a uniform, flexible film, ample to seal the surface thoroughly, and without marring the concrete finish. Keep workmen, equipment, and materials off the membrane for three days after applying.

C. Cold Weather Protection: Whenever the air temperature may be expected to reach the freezing point, spread straw or other blanketing material to sufficient depth to keep concrete from freezing, or provide enclosure and heating device capable of maintaining concrete temperature of at least 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Maintain such protection for at least five days. The Contractor shall be responsible for removing and replacing any concrete injured by frost action.

OCONALUFTEE WATERLINE REPLACEMENT 311100 – 1

OCONALUFTEE JOB CORPS CCC CLEARING, GRUBBING, AND DISPOSAL

SECTION 31 11 00

CLEARING, GRUBBING, AND DISPOSAL OF MATERIALS

A. Clearing and Cleaning Site of Plant Life, Grass, and Debris.

B. Disposal of excess materials excavated from trenches not used a trench backfill.

A. Section 31 2333 – EXCAVATIONS, TRENCHING, BACKFILL, AND RELATED WORK

PART 2 PRODUCTS – NOT USED

3.1 CLEARING AND GRUBBING

A. Clear and grub at all locations where new water lines will be constructed by removing grass, other vegetation, trees, stumps, and other unsuitable materials as necessary.

B. Dispose of all spoil materials by removal to approved disposal areas away from the project site.

C. Burning of debris on the site is prohibited.

3.2 DISPOSAL OF EXCESS MATERIALS

A. Materials excavated from water line trenches that are not used a backfill shall be removed to an acceptable of-site disposal area away from the project site.

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OCONALUFTEE JOB CORPS CCC DEWATERING

SECTION 31 23 00

DEWATERING

A. Perform all work necessary to permit all excavation and construction specified under this Contract to be performed in dry conditions.

B. The control of all ice, snow, and surface water shall be considered as an incidental part of the work; and it shall include all costs of mobilization, supply, installation, operation, maintenance, supervision and final dismantling and removal from the site of the dewatering equipment, if any.

A. Section 31 2333 – EXCAVATIONS, TRENCHING, BACKFILLING, AND RELATED WORK

1.3 JOB CONDITIONS

A. Examination of the Site: The Contractor shall examine the site conditions, the ground conditions, and the existing ground water conditions.

2.1 (NOT USED)

3.1 DEWATERING REQUIREMENTS

A. If groundwater is encountered, provide adequate dewatering to permit excavation, construction of utility lines, valve vaults, or other underground structures, and related appurtenances and the placement of the fill materials, all to be performed under dry conditions.

B. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for the dewatering system necessary to accomplish the work described under this Section.

C. The Contractor shall dispose of all water removed from the excavations in such a manner as will not endanger public health, property, any portion of the work under construction or completed either by him or any other Contractor. Provide sedimentation/erosion control for discharged water.

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OCONALUFTEE JOB CORPS CCC EXCAVATIONS, TRENCHING, BACKFILL

SECTION 31 23 33

EXCAVATIONS, TRENCHING, BACKFILL, AND RELATED WORK

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes excavation, trenching, and backfilling requirements…