Attachment 2- Specification Sheet .pdf

GREEN MOUNTIAN NATIONAL FOREST

HAPGOOD POND WATERLINE

SHUT OFF VAL VE REPAIR

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1000 - SUMMARY OF WORK

SECTION 2000 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

SECTION 3000 - QUALITY ASSURANCE

SECTION 4000 - PRODUCTS

SECTION 5000 - PREPERA TION & EXECUTION

Green Mountain NF

SECTION 10000 - SUMMARY OF WORK

PART I - GENERAL

1.1 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

The Green Mountain National Forest, Hapgood Pond Campground is located:

• From Route 7 in Manchester, take Route 11 east for approximately 7.5 miles, past the Route 11 and 30 junctions. Continuing east on Rte. 11, pass Bromley Ski Area and turn left into the town of Peru. Turn left onto Hapgood. Pond Road

• From Route I 00 in Londonderry, take Rte. 11 west for about 7.5 miles and turn right into the town of Peru. Take Hapgood Pond Road north out of town. Drive about 1.5 miles north on Hapgood Pond Road and then turn left into Hapgood Recreation Area.

1.2 SUMMARY OF WORK

A. Replace two 1 ½"shut off valves

B. Replace two curb stops on the water main

1.3 SCOPE OF WORK

A. Furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services, and facilities to perform the Summary of Work.

1.4 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

A. Work Hours - Work days shall be scheduled Monday through Friday. No work is permitted on weekends or on Federal Holidays without written authorization of the COR.

B. The Government will be occupying the site during the Work. Cooperate with the Government's representatives during work operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government usage. Perform the Work in a manner that does not interfere with the Government's operations.

C. The contractor shall be responsible for providing employees with all required personal protective equipment including but not limited to hard hats, gloves, hearing protection and fall restraint and shall comply with all OSHA regulations.

1.5 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

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

B. The Contractor shall limit use of the premises to the work in areas indicated.

L Confine operations at the site to areas adjacent to the work.

2. Repair damage caused by work operations.

3. 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

SECTION 2000 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 1 -GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE: Applies to method of measurement and basis of payment for work items listed in the Bid Schedule.

1.2 WORK: 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.

1.3 PAYMENT: For each individual item listed here and in the Bid Schedule, payment shall be in 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.

PART2-PAYMENT

2.1 BASE BID - For each individual item in the Bid Schedule

A. Measurement: Completely in place and functional.

B. Payment: At the contract lump sum price including all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals necessary to complete the work.

SECTION 3000 - QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.1

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B.

C.

D.

COMPLIANCE

Comply with standards of authorities having jurisdiction for potable water service piping including materials, installation, testing and disinfection.

Comply with ASTM F 645 for selection, design, and installation of thermoplastic water piping.

Comply with NSF 14 for plastic potable-water-service piping.

Comply with NSF 61 for materials for water-service piping and specialties for domestic water.

1.2 DELIVERY, STORAGE & HANDLING

A. Carefully handle all pipe and fittings when loading and unloading. Lift pipes and fittings by hoists or lower ski ways in a manner to avoid shock. Lower pipe into trench with derricks, rope or other suitable equipment.

B. Do not dump or drop pipe and fittings. Those that are dumped or dropped are subject to rejection by Forest Service/COR.

C. Store PVC pipe under canvas or other opaque material which will allow air circulation but will eliminate the direct rays from the sun.

D. Comply with all other recommendations of the manufacturers.

E. During delivery, storage and handling, keep valves tightly closed to prevent foreign matter from damaging seat faces.

F. Store valves in dry, enclosed areas, off the ground. If there is a likelihood of freezing, move materials to a warm area, or remove potentially dangerous moisture.

G. Verify compliance with Specifications at time of delivery.

SECTION 4000 - PRODUCTS

1. 1 POLYETHYLENE PIPE

A. NSF Seal - Pipe shall bear National Sanitation Foundation Seal of approval.

B. Pipe - Iron pipe size PE shall have a working pressure of 200 psi and shall conform to A WW A C901, ASTM 03350 and ASTM 02239.

C. Fittings - Compression fittings with stainless steel pipe clamps.

1.2 POLYVINYL PIPE

A. NSF Seal - Pipe shall bear National Sanitation Foundation Seal of approval.

B. Pipe and Fittings:

I. ASTM 02241 and ASTM O 1784, Type 1, Grade 1 PVC. Laying lengths, except for closures and specials, shall be a minimum of20 feet, plus or minus one inch.

2 ASTM D 1785, Type 1, Schedule 40 pipe - ASTM 02464 threaded fittings - ASTM D2467 socket type fittings.

3 ASTM F789, Type PS-46, ASTM 03212 elastomeric gaskets. Laying lengths not greater than 12.5 feet, plus or minus one inch.

4 ASTM 03034, Type PSM, ASTM 03212 elastomeric gaskets. Laying lengths not greater than 12.5 feet, plus or minus one inch.

5 A WW A C900, ASTM D3139 elastomeric gaskets. Laying lengths, except for closures and specials, shall be a minimum of 20 feet, plus or minus one inch.

6 A WW A C950, with elastomeric gaskets. Laying lengths, except for closures and specials, shall be a minimum of 20 feet, plus or minus one inch.

1.3 JOINTS

A. Rubber sealing ring allowing expansion and contraction at each joint and supplied by the pipe manufacturer. Bell joint integral with the pipe shall be wall thickened so that standard dimension ratios are maintained or exceeded.

B. Solvent Cement - ASTM 02564.

C. Screwed - ASTM D 1785 and 02464.

D. Flanged - Flanges shall be screwed, with smooth or O-ring grooved faces as required to match companion ion flange, complete with gasket and bolts.

1.4 VALVES & CURB STOPS

A. Where valves are required for proper operation or control, or where required by pertinent codes, regulations or ordinances, or where shown on the Drawings, yet not included, they shall be furnished and installed and shall be of the proper type, size, and construction, and of a quality equivalent to that established by the valves which are specified.

B. Available Manufacturer(s):

o Amcast Industrial Corporation; Lee Brass Co.

o Grinnell Corporation; Mueller Co.; Water Products Div.

o Jones, James Company.

C. Comply with A WW A C800. Include bronze body, ground-key plug or ball, and wide tee head, with inlet and outlet matching service-piping material.

D. Service Boxes for Curb Valves, similar to A WW A M44 requirements for cast-iron valve boxes.

Include cast-iron telescoping top section of length required for depth of burial of valve, plug with lettering "WATER", bottom section with base size to fit over curb valve, and approximately 3-inch-diameter barrel.

E. Shutoff Rods: Steel, tee-handle with one pointed end, stem of length to operate deepest buried valve, and slotted end matching curb valve.

SECTION 5000 - PREP ARA TI ON/EXECUTION

PART 1-PREPERATION

1.1 EXCAVATION & BACKFILL

A. Store topsoil separately from all other excavated materials on the site and preserve for reuse.

B. Store excavated materials meeting the requirements for backfill in an orderly manner at a sufficient distance away from banks of excavations and trenches to avoid overloading and to prevent slides or cave-Ins.

C. Excavated materials which meet the requirements for embankment fill or backfill may be used for constructing embankments and backfilling, as applicable. Remove excess excavated materials and dispose off-site.

D. To the extent suitable materials are available, backfill shall consist of excavated material. Where excavation does not provide sufficient approved material, import additional materials from off site.

F. In the event of differing conditions, immediately notify the COR. Do not proceed with installation until conditions are satisfactory and approved by the COR.

G. Clean all valves of foreign material, inside and out, with emphasis placed on bearing, machined and sliding surfaces.

H. Operate valves several times over the full range from wide open to completely closed. Make adjustments, as required, to attain smooth, easy and proper operation.

I. Adjust packings where required to insure a tight seal and proper operation. Replace defective packings.

J. Replace defective and poorly operating valves.

PART 2 - EXECUTION

2.1 INSTALLATION

A. Install valves where shown on the Drawings, where required, or where directed by Forest Service/COR. Install in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

B. Install valves in pipelines with operating nuts pointed vertically upward. Install valve and service boxes plumb and straight, taking extra care in maintaining alignment during backfilling.

Install seals in each box joint and cover to exclude surface water and infiltration of dirt, silt, and other debris. Boxes which are out of plumb by more than I" in 6' in any direction, or are misaligned, or make it difficult or impossible to operate a valve, are not permitted.

C. After systems are pressurized, operate valves several times over the full range from wide open to completely closed. Make adjustments, as required, to attain smooth, easy, and proper operation.

D. Adjust packings where required to stop leakage and to secure proper operation.

E. Replace valves which are defective or do not operate properly, easily, and smoothly.

F. Lubricate valves, operators, and appurtenances which require lubrication.

G. Upon completion of installation, all valves shall be tested in the presence of the Forest Service/COR and in accordance with the requirements of local or applicable plumbing or building code.