Attachment 2 - Lake Sherwood Specifications.pdf

Lake Sherwood Campground Building Improvements – Phase I

LAKE SHERWOOD CAMPGROUND BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS – PHASE I

LIST OF DRAWINGS AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

LIST OF CONTRACT DRAWINGS

01 COVERSHEET

02 LOCATION MAP 1

03 LOCATION MAP 2

04 LOCATION MAP 3

05 GENERAL NOTES

06 CORTEZ STYLE DETAIL

07 CORTEZ STYLE DETAIL 2

08 GUNNISON DETAIL

09 SANTIAGO DETAIL 1

10 SANTIAGO DETAIL 2

11 LIFT STATION BASIN AND SIDEWALK DETAIL

12 PICTURES SITE 1.1

13 DEMO-DESIGN SITE 1.1

14 DEMO 1.2 SHED

15 PICTURES SITE 1.3

16 DEMO-DESIGN SITE 1.3

17 PICTURES SITE 2

18 DEMO-DESIGN SITE 2

19 PICTURES SITE 3

20 DESIGN SITE 3

21 PICTURES SITE 4

22 DESIGN SITE 4

LIST OF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Section Number Section Name Page Number

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

011000 Summary of Work 4

011400 Work Restrictions 7

011700 Accident Prevention 10

012900 Payment Procedures 13

012910 Mobilization 15

013300 Submittals 16

014000 Quality Requirements 21

014100 Regulatory Requirements 25

015000 Temporary Facilities and Controls 27

017100 Weed and Disease Prevention 31

017300 Execution Requirements 33

017419 Construction Waste Management and Disposal 38

017700 Closeout Procedures 40

DIVISION 2 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

024116 Structural Demolition 45

DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE

033020 Concrete From Packaged Dry Mix for Minor Structures 48

DIVISION 5 - METALS

055000 Metal Fabrications 50

DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

133400 Precast Concrete Buildings 52

Section Number Section Name Page Number

113110 Grinder Pump Lift Station 76

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

221100 Water Distribution System 81

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

262010 Basic Electrical Requirements 94

262028 Codes and Standards 100

262030 Tests and Demonstration of Complete Electrical System 101

262060 Electrical System 102

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

312000 Earthwork 118

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

321500 Aggregate Surfacing 133

329000 Seeding and Mulching 137

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 011000 SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This project is located at Lake Sherwood Campground, within the Lake Sherwood Recreation Area in the Monongahela National Forest. The project site is approximately 12 miles Northeast of Neola, WV.

B. Project Summary Description: The project includes but is not limited to the following major items of work as shown on the plans and specification. The following descriptions are provided as an outline of major work items and shall not be constructed as an inclusive or complete listing of all items of Work under this Contract. Four corners of the buildings will be staked by the FS with the floor elevation marked on one stake. Any items removed by the contractor shall become property of the contractor and disposed offsite in a legal manner unless otherwise noted. Color of all buildings shall be approved by the COR. All power to new buildings shall be installed according to the new panel box manufacturer specifications to meet the load required for the panel box. All cut stones from the two water fountains to be demolished shall be taken to the warehouse location at Lake Sherwood and remain property of the government.

1. Mobilization- Pay item includes mobilization for the project.

2. Asbestos Removal - Pay item includes all labor, materials, and supplies to remove and dispose of asbestos from one bathroom building at Lower Pine Run (approx. 60 SF)

3. Well House Demolition/RV Pedestal Hookup. Demo of well house building includes terminating all unused water and electrical lines, power shall be run from the existing well house underground to the nearest camp site where a 50 amp RV pedestal shall be installed according to the plans and location specified by COR (approx.20 ft).

4. New Flush Toilet Building – This item includes the demolition of an existing flush toilet building, foundation, small concrete pad, stone drinking fountain, and waterline from the fountain to the valve box, and removal and disposal of old posts. Furnishing new precast concrete flush toilet building with all plumbing, electrical, fixtures, and sewage and installing in the Lower Pine Run Campground Loop. This item includes site preparation, building pad, utility hookups from existing utilities, site grading, concrete walkways to the entrances, and seeding and mulching.

5. Two new vault toilets - This item includes demolition of 4 existing vault toilets, 2 concrete pads, 1 small culvert, all asphalt pathways leading to the existing vault toilets, and all posts. Bid item includes all backfill necessary to fill existing vault toilet holes. It also includes the furnishing and installation of two new precast concrete vault toilet buildings and approx. 5ft wide by 20ft and 5ft wide by 35ft concrete pathways to each of the buildings in the West Shore Loop Campground.

The ditch along the road shall be dug out to drain along with installing a small culvert where access to the toilet buildings will be along with finish grading and seeding and mulching of all disturbed locations. Toilets shall be pumped clean before any demolition work begins.

6. New lift station basin – This item includes the demolition of the existing shed structure over the existing lift station basin, demolition of the existing lift station (hole filled with clean stone), and furnishing and installing a new lift station basin and installation out of the flood plain in the lower Pine Run Loop.

This item includes site preparation, new basin, installation, hookup of existing utilities including installing the existing pumps from the existing lift station basin in the new basin. New stainless-steel rails shall be installed in the new lift station basin.

7. Optional - New Shower Building – This item includes the demolition of the existing shower building, foundation, and stone water fountain. Furnishing a new precast concrete shower building with all fixtures, plumbing, electrical, and sewage and installing in the Upper Pine Run Campground Loop. This item includes site preparation, building pad, utility hookups from existing utilities, site grading, concrete walkways to the entrance, and seeding and mulching.

C. Government or Owner refers to the USDA Forest Service. Contracting Officer (CO) refers to the person assigned by the USDA forest Service to administer the contract. Soon after Contract award, the Contracting Officer may designate a Contracting Officers Representative (COR).

1.2 GENERAL SITE CONDITIONS AND WEATHER

A. The elevation of the site is approximately 2,700 feet above mean sea level. The area experiences temperatures typically varying from 20°F to near 90°F. Average temperatures from June through the end of September are above 70°F. The cold season is normally from December through March, when temperatures can fall to lows near 20°F.

B. Contractor shall be responsible to verify soil type for any specific needs.

1.3 USE OF PREMISES

A. General: Contractor may use on-site power, water, and toilet facilities as available.

B. Confine storage of materials to areas as approved by the COR.

C. Contractor shall provide adequate signing and barricades and take necessary safety measures to protect the public during all construction operations. Contractor shall minimize disturbance of all undisturbed areas.

D. Preservation of Natural Features: Confine all operations to work limits of the project. Prevent damage to natural surroundings. Restore damaged areas, repairing or replacing damaged trees and plants, at no additional expense to the Government.

1. Provide temporary barriers to protect existing trees and plants and root zones.

2. Do not remove, injure, or destroy trees or other plants without prior approval.

Consult with CO and remove agreed-on roots and branches that interfere with construction.

3. Do not fasten ropes, cables, or guys to existing trees.

4. Carefully supervise excavating, grading, filling, and other construction operations near trees to prevent damage.

E. Existing Utilities: Notify COR of proposed locations and times for excavation.

1. Contractor shall be responsible for locating and preventing damage to known utilities. If damage occurs, repair utility at no additional expense to the Government.

1.4 CAMPING

A. Camping is not allowed at the construction site without written permission from the Forest.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE

A. Depending on conditions, normal fire restrictions may apply to activities associated with this project.

1.6 FIELD VERIFICATION

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

1.7 PERMITTING

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining any required permits and associated fees required to complete the project.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END SECTION

SECTION 011400 WORK RESTRICTIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 USE OF PREMISES

A. The Government will conduct a pre-construction survey with the Contractor to review and document the existing project conditions prior to construction.

Lake Sherwood Campground Loops will begin to be closed to the public from Sept. 7, 2021 through April 2022 with Pine Run Loops being one of the first to close. West Shore Loop will be open until December 1, 2021 and reopens around March 31, 2022.

The contractor should be aware that there will be no water, sewage, restrooms available except for vault toilets. Electricity will be available on site at the nearest flush toilet/shower house building.

1. Confine operations at the site to areas indicated.

2. Schedule deliveries to minimize on-site storage of material and equipment.

3. Repair damage caused by construction operations. Take precautions to protect the public.

4. Space on the premises is available for the Contractor's storage and related activities.

5. Existing materials and equipment that are removed as part of the construction operations, and that are not reused or salvaged as Government property, shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be promptly removed from the site.

1.2 OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS

A. The Government and campground concessioner will have access to the campground for administrative use and maintenance.

1.3 SCHEDULING

A. The Contractor shall coordinate scheduling and timing of required administrative procedures to avoid conflicts and insure orderly progress of the work. Proposed schedule shall be provided to the COR during the pre -construction meeting prior to initiation of on-site work.

B. The Contractor’s schedule shall consider seasonal weather patterns for the project area. Any costs incurred by the Contractor due to weather delays shall be borne by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

C. The contractor may start on site work after September 7, 2021. Ordering of buildings and pre on site work may begin before this date.

1.4 PROTECTION OF PUBLIC AND PROPERTY

A. Provide and maintain temporary barricades and warning signs to control access to protect the public and construction personnel from construction hazards.

B. Comply with Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations concerning construction safety and health standards. Do not expose the public to, or require any workers to work under conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to health and safety.

C. Repair damage to existing public and private improvements to original condition at no additional cost to the Government. Control dust and noise to protect adjacent property from damage.

1.5 SAFETY

A. The Contractor shall familiarize him/herself with current OSHA rules and observe these regulations at all times during the term of this Contract.

1.6 RECYCLED PRODUCTS

A. The Contractor is encouraged to use construction products and materials manufactured from recovered materials or recycled where it is economical and practical to do so.

1.7 WASTE DISPOSAL SITE

A. A disposal site for excavated material only is available about a mile from the project site.

1. All excavated material not used in the construction of embankments or backfilling of trenches, or other excess material resulting from the excavation and embankment operation shall be disposed in an area designated by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

2. All demolition materials, garbage, and other refuse generated shall be removed from the project site and legally disposed of off of Government property in an approved landfill or legal disposal area.

3. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to locate a legal disposal area, to secure any necessary permits and to pay all costs involved in the disposal of materials.

B. Remove all waste materials from the site on a regular basis. Do not dispose of any materials onsite by burial or burning.

C. Dispose of all hazardous waste, including treated wood, in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations.

1.8 PROGRESS MEETINGS

A. Meetings shall be scheduled by the contractor to review progress and facilitate efficient, orderly prosecution of the Work. Meetings shall be held at the Contractor's project site field office. The Contracting Officer’s Representative and Contractor's Project Superintendent shall be in attendance. Others shall attend as necessary for issues to be discussed.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (NOT USED)

END OF SECTION

SECTION 011700 ACCIDENT PREVENTION

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. The work of this section consists of establishing an effective accident prevention program and providing a safe environment for all personnel and visitors.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Accident Prevention Program: An accident prevention plan shall be presented to the Government during the pre-construction meeting. At the Contractor’s option, the Accident Prevention Plan may be included in the bidder’s package. The proposed plan will be reviewed for compliance with OSHA and project requirements. If the program requires any revisions or corrections, the COR shall advise the Contractor within ten calendar days and the Contractor shall resubmit the program within 10 calendar days. The program shall include:

1. Name of responsible supervisor to carry out the program.

2. Weekly and monthly safety meetings.

3. First aid procedures.

4. Outline of each phase of the work, the hazards associated with each major phase, and the methods proposed to ensure property protection and safety of the public, government personnel, and the Contractor's employees. Identify the work included under each phase by reference to specification section or division numbers.

5. Training, both initial and continuing.

6. Planning for possible emergency situations, such as floods, fires, cave-ins, slides, explosions, power outages, and wind storms. Such planning shall take into consideration the nature of construction, site conditions, and degree of exposure of persons and property.

B. Submit a copy of test reports, as required by OSHA, for personnel working with hazardous materials.

C. Submit a brief report of safety meetings and of inspections.

D. Upon request, submit proof of employees' qualifications to perform assigned duties in a safe manner.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. In case of conflicts between Federal, state, and local safety and health requirements, the most stringent shall apply. Equipment or tools not meeting OSHA requirements will not be allowed on the project sites. Failure to comply with the requirements of this section and related sections may result in suspension of work.

B. Qualifications of Employees:

1. Ensure that employees are physically qualified to perform their assigned duties in a safe manner.

2. To as great an extent as possible, do not allow employees to work whose ability or alertness is impaired because of drugs, fatigue, illness, intoxication, or other conditions that may expose themselves or others to injury.

3. Operators of vehicles, mobile equipment, hoisting equipment, and hazardous plant equipment shall be able to understand signs, signals, and operating instructions, and be capable of operating such equipment. Provide operating instructions for all equipment. Newly hired operators shall be individually tested by an experienced operator or supervisor to determine if they are capable of safely operating equipment.

1.4 ACCIDENT REPORTING

A. Reportable Accidents: A reportable accident is defined as death, occupational disease, traumatic injury to employees or the public, property damage by accident in excess of $100, and fires. Within 7 days of a reportable accident, fill out and forward to the COR a DI-134 form, which may be obtained from COR.

B. All Other Accidents: The Contractor shall report all other accidents to the COR as soon as possible and assist the COR and other officials as required in the investigation of the accident.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 FIRST AID FACILITIES.

A. Provide adequate facilities for the number of employees and the type of construction at the site.

2.2 PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

A. Meet requirements of NIOSH and MSHA, where applicable, as well as ANSI.

2.3 BARRIERS

A. See Division 1, Section 015100 “Temporary Facilities and Controls” for barriers.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS

A. Post telephone numbers and reporting instructions for ambulance, physician, hospital, fire department, and police in conspicuous locations at the work site.

3.2 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

A. Inspect personal protective equipment daily and maintain in a serviceable condition. Clean, sanitize, and repair, as appropriate, personal items before issuing them to another individual.

B. Inspect and maintain other protective equipment and devices before use and on a periodic basis to ensure safe operation.

3.3 SAFETY MEETINGS

A. As a minimum, conduct weekly 15-minute "toolbox" safety meetings. These meetings shall be conducted by a foreman and attended by all construction personnel at the worksite.

3.4 HARD HATS AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AREAS

A. A hard hat area will be designated by the COR. The hard hat area shall be posted by the Contractor in a manner satisfactory to the COR.

3.5 TRAINING

A. First Aid: Provide adequate training to ensure prompt and efficient first aid.

B. Hazardous Material: Train and instruct each employee exposed to hazardous material in safe and approved methods of handling and storage. Hazardous materials are defined as explosive, flammable, poisonous, corrosive, oxidizing, irritating, or otherwise harmful substances that could cause death or injury.

SECTION 012900 PAYMENT PROCEDURES

1.1 SUMMARY

A. The intent of this section is to explain, in general; what is and what is not included in a bid item; the limits or cut-off points where one bid item ends and another begins; and method of measurements and basis of payment for work items listed in the Bid Item Schedule.

B. Work:

1. Furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and other incidentals necessary to successfully complete the project or any portion of it, and carrying out all duties and obligations imposed by the contract on the Contractor.

C. Payment:

1. For each individual item listed here and in the Schedule of Items, payment shall be full compensation for all work related to the particular item in accordance with these specifications, as shown on the drawings, and as staked in the field.

2. Measurement and payment for contract work shall be made only for and under those pay items included in the Schedule of Items. All other work and materials shall be considered incidental or as included in the payment for items shown.

1.2 UNITS OF MEASUREMENT

A. Payment shall be by units defined and determined according to U.S. Standard measure and by the following:

1. Cubic Yard (CY): A measurement computed by one of the following methods:

a) Excavation, Embankment, or Borrow -- The measurement computed by the average end area method from measurements made longitudinally along a centerline or reference line.

b) Material in Place or Stockpile -- The measurement computed using the dimensions of the in-place material.

c) Material in the Delivery Vehicle -- The measurement computed using measurements of material in the hauling vehicles at the point of delivery.

Vehicles shall be loaded to at least their water level capacity. Leveling of the loads may be required when vehicles arrive at the delivery point.

2. Each (EA): One complete unit, which may consist of one or more parts.

3. Linear Foot (LF): Linear feet measured horizontally.

4. Lump Sum (LS): One complete unit, which may consist of one or more parts.

5. Square Foot (SF): Measured on a plane parallel to the surface being measured.

6. Ton: Measured as a short ton consisting of 2,000 pounds.

1.3 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

A. One of the following methods of measurement for determining final payment is designated on the Schedule of Items for each pay item:

1. ACTUAL QUANTITIES (AQ): These quantities denote one complete unit of work as required by or described in the contract, including necessary materials, equipment, and labor to complete the job. They shall not be measured.

2. DESIGNED QUANTITIES (DQ) - These quantities denote the final number or units to be paid for under the terms of the contract. They are based upon the original design data available prior to advertising the project. Original design data include the preliminary survey information, design assumptions, calculations, drawings, and the presentation in the contract. Changes in the number of units shown in the Schedule of Items may be authorized under any of the following conditions:

a) As a result of changes in the work authorized by the CO.

b) As a result of the CO determining that errors exist in the original design that cause a pay item quantity to change by 15 percent or more.

c) As a result of the Contractor submitting to the COR a written request showing evidence of errors in the original design that cause a pay item quantity to change by 15 percent or more. The evidence must be verifiable and consist of calculations, drawings, or other data that show how the designed quantity is believed to be in error.

3. LUMP SUM QUANTITIES (LSQ): These quantities denote one complete unit of work as required by or described in the contract, including necessary materials, equipment, and labor to complete the job. They shall not be measured.

SECTION 012910 MOBILIZATION

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This work shall consist of preparatory work and operations necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to the project site, and for all other work and operations that must be performed or that cause costs to be incurred prior to beginning work on the various items on the project site.

1.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. The measurement shall be lump sum for mobilization.

B. Payment:

1. 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.

2. 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.

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

4. The total of all payments shall not exceed the original contract amount for this item.

SECTION 013300 SUBMITTALS

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section and FAR 52.236-21 include requirements for Shop Drawings as defined by FAR 52.236-21, which includes, drawings, diagrams, layouts, schematics, descriptive literature, illustrations, schedules, performance and test data and similar materials furnished by the Contractor to explain in detail specific portions of the work required by the Contract.

B. See Division 1 Section 014000 "Quality Requirements" for submitting test and inspection reports and Delegated-Design Submittals.

C. See Division 1 Section 017700 "Closeout Procedures" for submitting warranties Project Record Documents, operation and maintenance manuals and “as built” drawings.

D. Submittals shall be approved by the COR. The Contractor shall not purchase, order, ship, install, or otherwise incur costs for a product or other work subject to submittal approval until after approval is granted by the COR; the government shall not be responsible for payment for any work, product, design, etc., not approved .

E. Rejection of any submittals by the COR constitutes notice that a re-submittal is required for the same purpose; rejections shall be explained.

F. The intent of the submittals is to provide complete information about the subject item sufficient for the government to make a decision on that item's compliance with the purpose of the item and the general specification for that item.

Descriptions contained in the approved submittals shall constitute an extension of the general specification concerning that item; and subsequent performance by the Contractor shall conform to submittal information except as allowed as substitutions in other sections as indicated.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Action Submittals: Written and graphic information that requires COR responsive action.

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

C. "Or Equal": Where the phrase "or equal" or "equal as approved by the COR," or "but are not limited to" occurs in the contract documents, do not assume that the materials, equipment, or methods will be approved as equal unless the item has been so specifically approved by the COR.

1.3 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities.

1. Coordinate transmittal of different types of submittals for related parts of the Work so processing will not be delayed because of need to review submittals concurrently for coordination.

2. COR reserves the right to withhold action on a submittal requiring coordination with other submittals until related submittals are received.

B. Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for re-submittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence on COR's receipt of submittal.

1. Initial Review: Allow 10 calendar days for initial review of each submittal.

Allow additional time if processing must be delayed to permit coordination with subsequent submittals. COR will advise Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

2. If intermediate submittal is necessary, process it in same manner as initial submittal.

3. Allow 10 calendar days for processing each re-submittal.

4. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing.

C. Identification: Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal for identification.

1. Indicate name of firm or entity that prepared each submittal on label or title block.

2. Provide a space approximately 2 by 3 inches on label or beside title block to record Contractor's review and approval markings and action taken by COR.

3. Include the following information on label 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) Other necessary identification.

D. Deviations: Highlight, encircle, or otherwise identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

E. Additional Copies: Unless additional copies are required for final submittal, and unless COR observes noncompliance with provisions of the Contract Documents, initial submittal may serve as final submittal.

F. Use for Construction: Use only final submittals with mark indicating action taken by COR in connection with construction.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. General: Prepare and submit Action Submittals required by individual Specification Sections.

1. Number of Copies: Submit four copies of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated. COR will return two copies. Mark up and retain one returned copy as a Project Record Document.

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

1. If information must be specially prepared for submittal because standard printed data are not suitable for use, submit as Shop Drawings, not as Product Data.

2. Mark each copy of each submittal to show which products and options are applicable.

3. 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. Shop Drawings: Prepare Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale.

Do not base Shop Drawings on reproductions of the Contract Documents or standard printed data.

1. Preparation: Include the following information, as applicable:

a) Dimensions.

b) Identification of products.

c) Fabrication and installation drawings.

d) Roughing-in and setting diagrams.

e) Wiring diagrams showing field-installed wiring, including power, signal, and control wiring.

f) Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

2. Wiring Diagrams: Differentiate between manufacturer-installed and field-installed wiring.

D. Samples: Prepare physical units of materials or products, including the following:

1. Samples for Initial Selection: Submit manufacturer's color charts consisting of units or sections of units showing the full range of colors, textures, and patterns available.

2.2 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. General: Prepare and submit Informational Submittals required by other Specification Sections.

1. Number of Copies: Submit three copies of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated. COR will not return copies.

2. Test and Inspection Reports: Comply with requirements in Division 1 Section "Quality Requirements."

B. Material Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting test results of material for compliance with requirements.

C. Field Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting results of field tests performed either during installation of product or after product is installed in its final location, for compliance with requirements.

D. Maintenance Data: Prepare written and graphic instructions and procedures for operation and normal maintenance of products and equipment. Comply with requirements in Division 1 Section "Closeout Procedures."

E. Manufacturer's Instructions: Prepare written or published information that documents manufacturer's recommendations, guidelines, and procedures for installing or operating a product or equipment. Include name of product and name, address, and telephone number of manufacturer.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

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

Note corrections and field dimensions. Mark with approval stamp before submitting to COR.

B. Approval Stamp: Stamp each submittal with a uniform, approval stamp. Include Project name and location, submittal number, Specification Section title and number, name of reviewer, date of Contractor's approval, and statement certifying that submittal has been reviewed, checked, and approved for compliance with the Contract Documents.

C. COR will not review submittals that do not bear Contractor's approval stamp and will return them without action.

3.2 SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE

A. Submittals shall be made as required by and called for in the drawings and specifications.

3.3 REVIEW OF SUBMITTALS

A. The Contracting Officer will review submittals with reasonable promptness, indicating in writing the appropriate approval category ("Approved," "Disapproved," "Approved Subject to Corrections Shown") upon them. One (1) copy of the plan shall be returned to the Contractor and when corrections are required, the Contractor shall make such corrections. The plan shall then be resubmitted by the Contractor for approval until an unqualified approval is obtained. After unqualified approval is obtained, the Contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer with three (3) copies of the approved submittals.

B. Review by the COR does not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for errors which may exist in the submitted data.

C. Revisions:

1. Make revisions required by COR.

2. If the Contractor considers any required revision to be a change, the Contractor shall notify the COR as provided for in the General Conditions.

SECTION 014000 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for quality assurance and quality control.

B. Testing and inspecting services are required to verify compliance with requirements specified or indicated. These services do not relieve Contractor of responsibility for compliance with the Contract Document requirements.

1. Specified tests, inspections, and related actions do not limit Contractor's quality-control procedures that facilitate compliance with the Contract Document requirements.

2. Requirements for Contractor to provide quality-control services required by COR, or authorities having jurisdiction are not limited by provisions of this Section.

C. See Divisions 2 through 32 Sections for specific test and inspection requirements.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Quality-Assurance Services: Activities, actions, and procedures performed before and during execution of the Work to guard against defects and deficiencies and ensure that proposed construction complies with requirements.

B. Quality-Control Services: Tests, inspections, procedures, and related actions during and after execution of the Work to evaluate that completed construction complies with requirements. Services do not include contract enforcement activities performed by COR.

C. Testing Agency: An entity engaged to perform specific tests, inspections, or both.

Testing laboratory shall mean the same as testing agency.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Contractor Quality Control Plan

B. Permits, Licenses, and Certificates

C. As-Built Drawings

D. Qualification Data: For testing agencies specified in "Quality Assurance" Article to demonstrate their capabilities and experience. Include proof of qualifications in the form of a recent report on the inspection of the testing agency by a recognized authority.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Fabricator Qualifications: A firm experienced in producing products similar to those indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance, as well as sufficient production capacity to produce required units.

B. Factory-Authorized Service Representative Qualifications: An authorized representative of manufacturer who is trained and approved by manufacturer to inspect installation of manufacturer's products that are similar in material, design, and extent to those indicated for this Project.

C. Installer Qualifications: A firm or individual experienced in installing, erecting, or assembling work similar in material, design, and extent to that indicated for this Project, whose work has resulted in construction with a record of successful in-service performance.

D. Professional Engineer Qualifications: A professional engineer who is legally qualified to practice in jurisdiction where Project is located and who is experienced in providing engineering services of the kind indicated. Engineering services are defined as those performed for installations of the system, assembly, or products that are similar to those indicated for this Project in material, design, and extent.

E. Testing Agency Qualifications: An agency with the experience and capability to conduct testing and inspecting indicated, as documented by ASTM E 548, and that specializes in types of tests and inspections to be performed.

1.5 QUALITY CONTROL

A. Contractor Responsibilities: Unless otherwise indicated, provide quality-control services specified and required by authorities having jurisdiction.

1. Where services are indicated as Contractor's responsibility, engage a qualified testing agency to perform these quality-control services.

a) Contractor shall not employ the same entity engaged by the Government, unless agreed to in writing by COR.

2. Notify testing agencies at least 48 hours in advance of time when Work that requires testing or inspecting will be performed.

3. Where quality-control services are indicated as Contractor's responsibility, submit a certified written report, in duplicate, of each quality-control service.

4. Testing and inspecting requested by Contractor and not required by the Contract Documents are Contractor's responsibility.

5. Submit additional copies of each written report directly to authorities having jurisdiction, when they so direct.

B. Special Tests and Inspections: Contractor will engage a testing agency to conduct special tests and inspections required by authorities having jurisdiction as the responsibility of Contractor.

1. Testing agency will notify COR and Contractor promptly of irregularities and deficiencies observed in the Work during performance of its services.

2. Testing agency will submit a certified written report of each test, inspection, and similar quality-control service to COR with copy to Contractor and to authorities having jurisdiction.

3. Testing agency will submit a final report of special tests and inspections at Substantial Completion, which includes a list of unresolved deficiencies.

4. Testing agency will interpret tests and inspections and state in each report whether tested and inspected work complies with or deviates from the Contract Documents.

5. Testing agency will retest and re-inspect corrected work.

C. Manufacturer's Field Services: Where indicated, engage a factory-authorized service representative to inspect field-assembled components and equipment installation, including service connections. Report results in writing.

D. Re-testing/Re-inspecting: Regardless of whether original tests or inspections were Contractor's responsibility, provide quality-control services, including retesting and re-inspecting, for construction that revised or replaced Work that failed to comply with requirements established by the Contract Documents.

E. Testing Agency Responsibilities: Cooperate with COR and Contractor in performance of duties. Provide qualified personnel to perform required tests and inspections.

1. Notify COR and Contractor promptly of irregularities or deficiencies observed in the Work during performance of its services.

2. Interpret tests and inspections and state in each report whether tested and inspected work complies with or deviates from requirements.

3. Submit a certified written report, in duplicate, of each test, inspection, and similar quality-control service through Contractor.

4. Do not release, revoke, alter, or increase requirements of the Contract Documents or approve or accept any portion of the Work.

5. Do not perform any duties of Contractor.

F. Associated Services: Cooperate with agencies performing required tests, inspections, and similar quality-control services, and provide reasonable auxiliary services as requested. Notify agency sufficiently in advance of operations to permit assignment of personnel. Provide the following:

1. Access to the Work.

2. Incidental labor and facilities necessary to facilitate tests and inspections.

3. Adequate quantities of representative samples of materials that require testing and inspecting. Assist agency in obtaining samples.

4. Facilities for storage and field-curing of test samples.

5. Preliminary design mix proposed for use for material mixes that require control by testing agency.

6. Security and protection for samples and for testing and inspecting equipment at

Project site.

G. Coordination: Coordinate sequence of activities to accommodate required quality-assurance and quality-control services with a minimum of delay and to avoid necessity of removing and replacing construction to accommodate testing and inspecting.

1. Schedule times for tests, inspections, obtaining samples, and similar activities.

1.6 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. No separate payment will be made for the work included under this section; rather payment shall be considered to be included in the items of work listed in the Schedule of Items.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS(NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 REPAIR AND PROTECTION

A. General: On completion of testing, inspecting, sample taking, and similar services, repair damaged construction and restore substrates and finishes.

1. Provide materials and comply with installation requirements specified in other Sections of these Specifications. Restore patched areas and extend restoration into adjoining areas in a manner that eliminates evidence of patching.

2. Comply with the Contract Document requirements for Division 1 Section "Cutting and Patching."

B. Protect construction exposed by or for quality-control service activities.

C. Repair and protection are Contractor's responsibility, regardless of the assignment of responsibility for quality-control services.

SECTION 014100 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

1.1 DESIGN STANDARDS AND CODES

A. All work shall comply with the rules and regulations of federal, state, and local agencies having jurisdiction. The Contractor shall acquire all permits, licenses and approval needed to complete the project from applicable state and local officials.

B. The construction methods shall meet the latest edition of all national, state and local codes. The following standards and codes are made part of the contract specifications. In case of conflict, the most stringent shall apply.

AAN American Association of Nurserymen

AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

ACI American Concrete Institute

ADAABAAG Americans with Disabilities Act-Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility

Guidelines

AISC American Institute of Steel Construction

AITC American Institute of Timber Construction

ANSI American National Standards Institute

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

AWPA American Wood Preservers Association

AWPB American Wood Preservers Bureau

AWS American Welding Society

AWWA American Water Works Association

FSORAG USDA Forest Service Outdoor Recreation Accessibility Guidelines

FSTAG USDA Forest Service Trail Accessibility Guidelines

ICC International Code Council

ICBO International Committee of Building Officials

ISA International Society of Arboriculture

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Department of Labor)

SSPC Steel Structures Painting Council

UFAS Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards

UPC Uniform Plumbing Code

WWPA Western Wood Products Association

1.2 VARIATIONS WITH REFERENCES

A. Promptly notify the COR of any observed conflict between Drawings and referenced standard or specification.

B. Assume responsibility for work known to be contrary to such requirements without notice.

END SECTION

SECTION 015000 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes requirements for temporary facilities and controls, including temporary utilities, support facilities, and security and protection facilities.

B. See Division 1 Section, 017300 "Execution Requirements" for progress cleaning requirements.

1.2 USE CHARGES

A. General: Cost or use charges for temporary facilities are not chargeable to Government.

B. Water Service: Contractor may use water from Government’s existing water system without metering and without payment of use charges while the water supply is active and turned on.

C. Electric Power Service: Contractor may use electric power from Government existing system without metering and without payment of use charges

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. General: Provide new materials. Undamaged, previously used materials in serviceable condition may be used if approved by COR. Provide materials suitable for use intended.

2.2 EQUIPMENT

A. Fire Extinguishers: Hand carried, portable, UL rated. Provide class and extinguishing agent as indicated or a combination of extinguishers of NFPA-recommended classes for exposures.

1. Comply with NFPA 10 and NFPA 241 for classification, extinguishing agent, and size required by location and class of fire exposure.

B. Electrical Outlets: Properly configured, NEMA-polarized outlets to prevent insertion of 110- to 120-V plugs into higher-voltage outlets; equipped with ground-fault circuit interrupters, reset button, and pilot light.

3.1 INSTALLATION, GENERAL

A. Locate facilities where they will serve Project adequately and result in minimum interference with performance of the Work. Relocate and modify facilities as required.

B. Provide each facility ready for use when needed to avoid delay. Maintain and modify as required. Do not remove until facilities are no longer needed or are replaced by authorized use of completed permanent facilities.

C. Water Service: Use of Government existing water service facilities will be permitted, as long as facilities are cleaned and maintained in a condition acceptable to COR.

D. Electric Distribution: Provide receptacle outlets adequate for connection of power tools and equipment.

1. Provide waterproof connectors to connect separate lengths of electrical power cords if single lengths will not reach areas where construction activities are in progress. Do not exceed safe length-voltage ratio.

3.2 SUPPORT FACILITIES INSTALLATION

A. General: Comply with the following:

1. Locate field offices, storage sheds, sanitary facilities, and other temporary construction and support facilities for easy access.

2. Maintain support facilities until near Substantial Completion. Remove before Substantial Completion. Personnel remaining after Substantial Completion will be permitted to use permanent facilities, under conditions acceptable to COR.

B. Temporary Roads and Paved Areas: Construct and maintain temporary roads and paved areas adequate to support loads and to withstand exposure to traffic during construction period.

C. Dewatering Facilities and Drains: Comply with requirements in applicable Division 2 Sections for temporary drainage and dewatering facilities and operations not directly associated with construction activities included in individual Sections. Where feasible, use same facilities. Maintain Project site, excavations, and construction free of water.

D. Waste Disposal Facilities: 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.

Comply with Division 1 Section "Execution Requirements" for progress cleaning requirements.

1. If required by authorities having jurisdiction, provide separate containers, clearly labeled, for each type of waste material to be deposited.

E. Storage and Fabrication Sheds: Provide sheds sized, furnished, and equipped to accommodate materials and equipment involved, including temporary utility services. Sheds may be open shelters or fully enclosed spaces within building or elsewhere on-site.

3.3 SECURITY AND PROTECTION FACILITIES INSTALLATION

A. Environmental Protection: 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. Stormwater Control: Provide earthen embankments and similar barriers in and around excavations and subgrade construction, sufficient to prevent flooding by runoff of stormwater from heavy rains.

C. Tree and Plant Protection: Install temporary fencing located as indicated or outside the drip line of trees to protect vegetation from construction damage.

Protect tree root systems from damage, flooding, and erosion.

D. Barricades, Warning Signs, and Lights: Comply with standards and code requirements for erecting structurally adequate barricades.

E. Temporary Enclosures: Provide temporary enclosures for protection of construction, in progress and completed, from exposure, foul weather, other construction operations, and similar activities.

1. Vertical Openings: Close openings of 25 sq. ft. (2.3 sq. m) or less with plywood or similar materials.

2. Horizontal Openings: Close openings in floor or roof decks and horizontal surfaces with load-bearing, wood-framed construction.

F. Temporary Fire Protection: Until fire-protection needs are supplied by permanent facilities, install and maintain temporary fire-protection facilities of types needed to protect against reasonably predictable and controllable fire losses. Comply with

NFPA 241.

1. Provide fire extinguishers, installed on walls on mounting brackets, visible and accessible from space being served, with sign mounted above.

2. Locate fire extinguishers where convenient and effective for their intended purpose; provide not less than one extinguisher on each floor at or near each usable stairwell.

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

4. Maintain unobstructed access to fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, temporary fire-protection facilities, stairways, and other access routes for firefighting.

Prohibit smoking in hazardous fire-exposure areas.

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

6. Develop and supervise an overall fire-prevention and first-aid fire-protection program for personnel at Project site. Review needs with local fire department and establish procedures to be followed. Instruct personnel in methods and procedures. Post warnings and information.

3.4 OPERATION, TERMINATION, AND REMOVAL

A. Supervision: Enforce strict discipline in use of temporary facilities. To minimize waste and abuse, limit availability of temporary facilities to essential and intended uses.

B. Maintenance: Maintain facilities in good operating condition until removal.

Protect from damage caused by freezing temperatures and similar elements.

1. Maintain operation of temporary enclosures, heating, cooling, humidity control,…