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Attachment No. 2 Specifications
| 080806 Bolar Mountain Recreation Area | George Washington & Jefferson National Forests |
| Wastewater Treatment Plant Repairs | James River/Warm Springs Ranger District |
| Specifications | Page 5 of 72 | |
| 04/26/2022 |
Specifications for Bolar Mountain Recreation Area Wastewater Treatment Plant Repairs April 26th, 2022
| SECTION 011000 – SUMMARY | 2 |
| SECTION 011400 – WORK RESTRICTIONS | 8 |
| SECTION 011900 – MOBILIZATION | 10 |
| SECTION 012700 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT | 11 |
| SECTION 013100 – PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION | 14 |
| SECTION 013300 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES | 16 |
| SECTION 014000 – QUALITY CONTROL | 21 |
| SECTION 014200 – REFERENCES | 24 |
| SECTION 015000 – TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS | 28 |
| SECTION 015500 – GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIALS | 29 |
| SECTION 017000 – EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS | 30 |
| SECTION 017320 – SELECTIVE DEMOLITION | 33 |
| SECTION 017700 – CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES | 37 |
| SECTION 022070 – STONE BASE COURSE | 40 |
| SECTION 022220 – STRUCTURAL EXCAVATION, BACKFILL, AND COMPACTION | 41 |
| SECTION 023701 – SEDIMENT AND EROSION CONROL MEASURES | 43 |
| SECTION 042000 – UNIT MASONRY | 47 |
| SECTION 061000 – ROUGH CARPENTRY | 52 |
| SECTION 063100 – PRESERVATIVE TREATMENT | 58 |
| SECTION 221310 – RECIRCULATING SAND FILTER | 59 |
| SECTION 312000 – EARTHWORK | 68 |
| SECTION 312010 – SELECT BORROW | 76 |
| SECTION 329200 – TURF AND GRASSES | 78 |
| SECTION 330130 – OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SEWER UTILITIES | 81 |
SECTION 011000 – SUMMARY
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION
A. Project Name: Bolar Mountain Wastewater Treatment Plant Repairs.
The recreation area is located on Twin Ridge Dr. approximately 19 miles (SW) from Warm Springs, Virginia. The facility is located at latitude 37°59'8.67" North and longitude 79°58'4.20" West (WGS 84 datum) as determined from Google Earth. To get to the site from the intersection of US 220 and VA-39 in Warm Springs, VA, take VA-39 west and travel approximately 11 miles. Turn left onto State Route 600 (Bolars Draft Rd.) and travel approximately 7.5 miles to Twin Ridge Dr. Turn right onto Twin Ridge Dr. and travel approximately 1 mile to the entry station to the campground. The WWTP is located on the left (east) side of the road between Twin Ridge Dr. and Lake Moomaw approximately 1.5 west of the entry station.
| B. | Project Summary Description: The project includes minor maintenance repairs of the Bolar Mountain Wastewater Treatment System. |
| 1. | All work performed will be to replace the system as “in-kind” with the same materials and components to be the equal in function and form in accordance with the original system design as provided as part of these Contract Documents. |
| 2. | Contractor will complete the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents and must provide all labor, materials, equipment, incidentals, supervision, safety, transportation, testing/commissioning, licenses, and all other required appurtenances for the complete and proper installation of the Work in accordance with all ordinances, codes, standards, and regulations of the local, state, and federal authorities having jurisdiction. |
| 3. | The work includes rehabilitation of the existing sand filter system, specifically for cell #3 only, which includes replacing in-kind all the existing filter media, perforated drain piping, and effluent drain piping extending outside the sand filter; and installation of a new sand filter liner, cleanouts, testing and commissioning as indicated in the Contract Documents. |
| 4. | The work includes optional items to install a new discharge flow meter, install an additional intermediate wall depending on the condition of the existing, and repairs to manholes, RV dump stations and hatches at the chlorine dosing tank and dosing siphon to tank to eliminate infiltration and inflow at points of the collection system and wastewater treatment plant. |
| 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 will designate a Contracting Officers Representative (COR). |
1.2 PROJECT LOCATION
A. The recreation area is located on Twin Ridge Dr. approximately 19 miles (SW) from Warm Springs, Virginia. The facility is located at latitude 37°59'8.67" North and longitude 79°58'4.20" West (WGS 84 datum) as determined from Google Earth. To get to the site from the intersection of US 220 and VA-39 in Warm Springs, VA, take VA-39 west and travel approximately 11 miles. Turn left onto State Route 600 (Bolars Draft Rd.) and travel approximately 7.5 miles to Twin Ridge Dr. Turn right onto Twin Ridge Dr. and travel approximately 1 mile to the entry station to the campground. The WWTP is located on the left (east) side of the road between Twin Ridge Dr. and Lake Moomaw approximately 1.5 west of the entry station.
1.3 SITE INFORMATION AND LIMITATIONS
A. The following site conditions are considered incidental to the contract and the contractor will not be paid directly for any of the following items:
1. Campgrounds will be closed, as needed, from the Tuesday after Labor Day (September 7th, 2021) until the Wednesday before Memorial Day (May 25th, 2022) to accommodate construction. The site is still accessible to the public while not operational. The Contractor will be responsible for signing and limiting public access.
2. The project is time sensitive. Campgrounds are temporarily closed beyond May 25th, 2022 until contract repairs to the wastewater system are complete.
3. Contractor will provide all materials and labor necessary to protect streams, wet or dry, and waterbodies during construction activities.
4. All construction equipment shall be pressure washed before entering National Forest System lands. The removal of mud and debris from treads, tracks and undercarriage, with emphasis on axles, frame, cross-members, motor mounts, and underneath steps, running boards, and front bumper/brushguard assemblies will be required. The purpose is to reduce or eliminate the transportation of noxious weeds, which is required by Federal and State regulations.
5. Water and sewer are not available at the site while the site remains closed. Power is available onsite for construction purposes.
6. The Contractor shall provide temporary toilet facilities (porta-potty) at the site during all construction work when Forest Service provided facilities are not operational.
1.4 GENERAL SITE CONDITIONS AND WEATHER
A. The elevation of the site is approximately 1,600 feet above mean sea level. The construction site experiences moderate snowfall and cold temperatures, with snow on the ground typically from mid-November to end of March. Strong winds are often prevalent at the site.
1.5 TRAFFIC CONTROL AND CONSTRUCTION SIGNING
A. No work that endangers, interferes, or conflicts with traffic or access to work sites shall be performed until a plan for satisfactory warning and handling of traffic has been submitted by the contractor and approved by the COR. Construction signing for traffic control shall conform to the latest edition of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Contractor shall not be paid directly for this item, rather it will be considered incidental to other items of work listed in the Schedule of Items.
1.6 WORK CAMPS, STAGING AND STORAGE AREAS
A. Areas for staging operations and storage of materials shall be approved by the CO. The Contractor must request in writing for approval from the CO to stage trailers, work or housing on site. Sugar Ridge Campground is the designated staging area and staging of materials and housing shall be at locations agreed upon by the CO.
1.7 MEALS AND LODGING
A. Meals and lodging are commercially available in Warm Springs, Hot Springs, and Covington. Meals or lodging beyond camping spaces will not be available at Forest Service facilities.
1.8 CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE
A. The contractor may sequence the work as they see fit.
1.9 FIELD VERIFICATION
A. Field verify all new and existing dimensions affecting the work of this contract before ordering products.
1.10 PERMITS/LICENSES
A. The Bolar Mountain WWTP operates under VA DEQ VPDES Permit No. VA0032123. The Government shall notify the regulatory agency of anticipated project prior to award and secure any permits required to complete the work.
B. Contractors performing the work must be a licensed and insured commercial contractor including any applicable licenses to conduct the work or construction including but not limited to general contracting and plumbing.
C. Bonding and insurance requirements are as outlined in the Contract Documents.
1.11 INSPECTION OF WORKSITE
A. The contractor acknowledges they have taken the necessary steps to ascertain the nature and location of work and have investigated and satisfied themselves as to the general and local conditions that can affect the work or its cost. Any failure of the contractor to take the actions described and acknowledged in this paragraph will not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work without additional expenses to the government.
1.12 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
A. The project consists of Base Bid Items for the repair of sand filter system cell #3 (furthest from the building) and the Flow Equalization Tank (FET) walls and must include all work shown and noted in the Contract Documents for a complete installation whether defined or implied therein, including, but not limited to, the following:
1. Mobilization to and from the site.
2. Remove all existing sand filter media and dispose of at an approved landfill.
3. Remove existing sand filter perforated piping inside the cell and connected piping extending outside of the cell to the 6-inch ductile iron connection to the Chlorine Dosing Tank (CDT).
4. Install a new sand filter liner complete with wood anchoring caps.
5. Install new sand filter media.
6. Install new sand filter media.
7. Install new effluent piping and cleanouts.
8. Perform all site restoration.
9. Perform all system testing and commissioning.
10. Inspect and Repair Flow Equalization Tank (FET) wall cracks.
B. Option 001 The project consists of the installation of an open channel Discharge Flow Meter in the Chlorine Dosing Tank (CDT).
C. Option 002 The project consists of installation of a wood frame intermediate wall system.
D. Option 003 The project consists of an alternate item for a concrete masonry unit intermediate wall system in lieu of a wood frame intermediate wall system under Option 002.
E. Option 004 The project consists of collection system repairs to eliminate infiltration and inflow at points of the collection system and wastewater treatment plant:
1. Remove and replace dump station caps at two (2) RV Dump Station locations.
2. Identify and seal all manhole penetrations, gaps, abandoned piping, and joints to be water tight against infiltration and inflow from groundwater and surface runoff influence.
3. Seal and adjust manhole frames to be water tight against infiltration and inflow from groundwater and surface runoff influence.
4. Repair damage and seal the existing two (2) aluminum hatches on the Chlorine Dosing Tank (2) to be water tight against infiltration and inflow from surface runoff influence.
5. Replace the existing two (2) aluminum hatches on the Dosing Siphon Tank (DST) with new aluminum hatches to be water tight against infiltration and inflow from surface runoff influence. Field survey/layout, construction staking for base item.
6. Clearing and grubbing.
1.13 PRE-BID/PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE
A. The Government is planning a pre-bid/pre-proposal conference. Contractors are expected to satisfy themselves regarding all conditions that may affect the work required or the cost of contract performance. In no event shall failure to inspect the site and/or equipment constitute grounds for any protest or contract claim.
B. The conferences will be held at the following locations. In order to facilitate conference preparations, it is requested to RSVP via email to the POC below with the subject line: RSVP Site Visit Bolar Mountain WWTP Repairs “Company Name”.
Date & Time: August 5, 2022 1000Hrs EST
| Location: | Warm Springs District Office | |
| 422 Forestry Road Hot Springs, VA 24445 | ||
| Ofc 540.839.2521 |
| Followed by site visit to Bolar Recreation Area |
| Bolar Mountain Recreation Area |
756 Twin Ridge Drive, Warm Springs, VA 24484 (Bath County)
| POC: | Jessica Robinson |
| M540.553.2042 | |
| Jessica.robinson2@usda.gov |
1.14 ANTICIPATED START DATE
A. September 15, 2022 or sooner if possible
1.15 CONTRACT TIME
A. Base Bid: 45 Calendar Days (Includes time for base and any or all option items awarded).
B. The general intent of the timeline is for a notice to proceed to be issued around September 1, 2022. This gives the contractor time to complete submittals and order items that may have lead times. Re-opening the site is depends on completing the wastewater system repairs. The goal is to minimize the impact to the recreating public.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE OFFER’S PROPOSAL
C. The Government DRAWINGS and SPECIFICATIONS are the basis for this Contract.
D. Those products listed in the SPECIFICATIONS are preferred products, chosen for compatibility, longevity, durability, and quality. Equal or better alternatives submitted by the OFFERER will be considered but must be approved by the CO/COR prior to use in the Project. Bidders are cautioned to bid the Project as designed, as assumed equal or better alternatives may not be accepted by the Government and the selected Contractor will be required to provide the Work as specified.
1.17 SAFETY AND HEALTH
15. SUMMARY
1. Contractor Responsibility: The Contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with all applicable codes, standards and regulations pertaining to the health and safety of personnel during execution of the Work. The Contractor shall have written safety and health programs in compliance with OSHA.
2. The Contractor shall submit a safety plan, as applicable to the work scope.
3. The Contractor shall provide all traffic control for working within the streets and roadways required for this project.
4. The contractor shall provide all the necessary labor, equipment, safety equipment, confined space testing and entry equipment as required by OSHA.
5. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent injury to the public, occupants, or damage to property of others.
6. Handle and dispose of materials and/or contaminants in accordance with ordinances, codes, standards, and regulations of the local, state, and federal authorities having jurisdiction.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS & PART 3 – EXECUTION (Not Applicable)
END OF SECTION 011000
SECTION 011400 - WORK RESTRICTIONS
PART 1 - GENERAL
| 1.1 | RELATED DOCUMENTS |
| A. | Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. |
| 1.2 | CONTRACTOR 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. |
| B. | No work is permitted without written authorization on Government Holidays or weekends. |
| C. | The Contractor shall limit use of the premises to the work in areas indicated. |
15. Contractor shall always conduct their operations to ensure the least inconvenience to the public and employees. Twin Ridge Road closure will be permitted, when required, upon written approval of the Contracting Officer (CO).
G. Confine storage of materials to areas as approved by the CO.
H. 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.
1. Confine operations at the site to areas indicated. Do not disturb portions of the site beyond the areas in which Work is 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 during the construction period.
4. Limited space on the premises is available for the Contractor's storage and related activities, as staked/designated by the Government.
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.
6. Contractor shall daisy chain their padlock through the FS padlock for the main gate so all parties have access to the facility.
I. 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.
J. Existing Utilities: Notify CO and utility companies 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. Contractor shall call 811 prior to excavation. Contract shall locate other utilities through the use of a private locating service.
2. Interruption of Existing Utility Service: Notify CO, 72 hours in advance of any interruption of existing utilities.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable) & PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)
END OF SECTION 011400
SECTION 011900 - MOBILIZATION
1. GENERAL
2.1 SUMMARY
A. This item is intended to compensate the Contractor for operations 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.
2.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
A. The measurement shall be lump sum for mobilization. Payment shall be as follows:
1. Any bond premiums will be reimbursed after receipt of the evidence of payment.
2. 50% of the lump sum, not to exceed 5% of the original contract amount, will be paid following completion of 5% of the original contract amount not including mobilization and any bond premiums.
3. Payment of the remaining portion of the lump sum, up to 10% of the original contract amount, will be paid following completion of 10% of the original contract amount not including mobilization and any bond premiums.
4. Any portion of the lump sum more than 10% of the original contract amount will be paid after final acceptance.
5. Progress payments for mobilization and preparatory work shall be subject to retainage.
PART 3 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)
PART 4 - EXECUTION (NOT USED)
END OF SECTION 011900
SECTION 012700 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Measurement and payment for contract work will be made only for and under those pay items included in the Schedule of Items. All other work, labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals necessary to successfully complete the project will be considered as included in the payment for items shown. This section defines the method of measurements and basis of payment for work items listed in the Schedule of Items.
B. When more than one class, size, type, thickness, etc. is specified in the Schedule of Items for any pay item, suffixes will be added to the item number to differentiate between the pay items.
1.2 AUTHORITY
1. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will take all measurements and compute quantities accordingly.
1.3 DETERMINATION OF QUANTITIES
1. The following measurements and calculations shall be used to determine contract quantities for payment.
1. For individual construction items, longitudinal and lateral measurements for area computations shall be made horizontally or corrected to horizontal measurement unless otherwise specified.
2. For excavation or embankment volumes, the average end area method shall be used to compute volumes. However, if in the judgment of the Contracting Officer (CO), the average end area method is impractical, measurement shall be made by volume in hauling vehicles or by other three-dimensional methods.
3. For Structures, they shall be measured according to neat lines shown on the drawings or as altered by the CO, in writing, to fit field conditions.
4. For items that are measured by the linear foot, such as pipe culverts, fencing, guardrail, piping, utilities, and underdrains, measurements shall be made parallel to the base or foundation upon which the structures are placed.
5. For standard manufactured items (such as fence, wire, plates, rolled shapes, pipe conduits) identified by gauge, weight, section dimensions, and so forth, such identifications shall be considered the nominal weights or dimensions. Unless controlled by tolerances in cited specifications, manufacturer's tolerances shall be accepted.
1.4 UNITS OF MEASUREMENT
1. 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.
2. Each (EA): One complete unit, which may consist of one or more parts.
3. Linear Foot (LF): Measurement of work along its length from point-to-point; parallel to the base or foundation. Do not measure overlaps.
4. Lump Sum (LS): One complete unit.
5. Square Foot (SF): Measured on a plane parallel to the surface being measured.
6. Square Yard (SY): Measured on a plane parallel to the surface being measured.
7. Ton (TON): Measured as a short ton consisting of 2,000 lbs.
1.5 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT
1. 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 are determined from actual measurements of completed work.
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 CO 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.
| 1.6 | PAYMENT |
| A. | Payment Includes: Full compensation for all required labor, products, tools, equipment, plant, transportation, services, and incidentals; erection, application, or installation of an item of the Work; overhead and profit. |
| 1. | "Incidentals" are to be considered as an additional obligation to the other work required for the item(s). Incidental work is not payable directly, but is to be considered included in the contract price for the item(s) of work specified. |
| 2. | All work not specifically identified as a separate bid item is "Incidental". |
| B. | The accepted quantities will be paid for at the contract unit price for each item as shown in the Schedule of Items. |
| C. | Payment will not be made for any of the following: |
| 1. | Products or construction placed beyond the lines and levels of the required work. |
| 2. | Products or construction determined as unacceptable before or after placement. |
| 3. | Products wasted or disposed of in a manner that is not acceptable. |
| 4. | Products remaining on hand after completion of the Work. |
| 5. | Loading, hauling, and disposing of rejected products. |
PART 2 - PRODUCTS & PART 3 – EXECUTION (Not Applicable)
PART 3 - END OF SECTION 012700
SECTION 013100 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION
PART 1 - GENERAL
| 1.1 | SUMMARY |
| A. | This section includes certain administrative provisions for managing and coordinating construction operations. |
| 1.5 | ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL |
| A. | The Contractor shall provide administrative and supervisory personnel as required for performance of the Work. |
| 1.6 | CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS |
| A. | Pre-construction Conference: The Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative will schedule a pre-construction conference before starting construction at a time and place agreeable and convenient to both the Contractor and Government. |
| B. | Progress Meetings: Progress meetings at the Project Site shall be conducted at regular intervals. Dates of meetings shall be coordinated with preparation of the payment request. |
| 1. | Schedule: If the progress of the work falls behind the approved Contractor’s Construction Schedule, the Contractor shall submit a supplementary schedule for approval by the Contracting Officer. The project is time sensitive; operation of the recreation area depends on completing the repairs. Changes or delays in the schedule must be communicated to the COR with a remedy to get back on schedule. |
| 1.7 | SUBMITTALS |
| A. | Staff Names: Within 5 calendar days after Notice to Proceed, submit a list of principal staff assignments, including the Superintendent and other primary personnel. Identify individuals by name, duties and responsibilities, home address, and business/cell and home (in case of emergencies after hours) telephone numbers. Post copies of this list in the temporary field office (if present). |
| B. | Construction Schedules shall be submitted. |
| C. | Submittal Schedule shall be submitted. |
PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not applicable)
PART 3 - EXECUTION
| 3.1 | GENERAL COORDINATION PROVISIONS |
| A. | Inspection of Conditions: Prior to installations, require the installer of each major component to inspect both the substrate and conditions under which work is to be performed. |
| B. | Construction in Progress: Keep construction in progress, adjoining materials in place, and clean during handling and installation. Apply protective enclosures or coverings for protection from damage or deterioration. |
| 1. | No work shall be covered over, or in any manner concealed, until after it is inspected and approved by the CO. |
| C. | Completed Construction: Clean completed construction and provide maintenance to prevent damage, soiling or other deterioration through the remainder of the construction period. Adjust and lubricate operable components to assure operability without damage. |
| D. | Limiting Exposures: Supervise construction operations to prevent exposure of any part of construction, completed or in progress, to harmful, dangerous, damaging or otherwise deleterious conditions during the construction period. |
END OF SECTION 013100
SECTION 013300 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES
PART 1 - GENERAL
| 1.1 | SUMMARY |
| A. | This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, and other miscellaneous submittals. |
6. This Section and FAR 52.236-21 include requirements for Shop Drawings, as defined by FAR 52.236-21 and Designs. Shop drawings and Designs may include drawings, specifications, diagrams, layouts, schematics, descriptive literature, illustrations, schedules, performance and test data furnished by the Contractor to explain in detail specific portions of the work required by the Contract.
5. This section includes requirements for Samples. Samples may include mailed samples, field samples or mock-ups of full-size physical examples erected on-site or elsewhere.
6. This section includes requirements for Product Data. Product Data includes manufacturer's standard catalogs, manuals, pamphlets and other printed materials, and includes but is not limited to the following: product specifications and installation instructions, color charts and catalog cuts, rough-in diagrams and templates, wiring diagrams, performance curves, operational range diagrams, mill reports, test reports, shop drawings and code approvals.
7. This section includes other quality assurance submittals such as certifications of compliance or conformance, manufacturer's instructions and field reports, filter liner material certifications, concrete mix designs and test reports, sieve analysis of ALL filter material, etc.
| 1.2 | SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES |
| A. | Electronic submission is the preference for most submittals. Color samples for selection shall be submitted in hard copy only. |
| B. | Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities. |
6. 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.
8. The Contracting Officer (CO) reserves the right to withhold action on a submittal requiring coordination with other submittals until related submittals are received.
C. Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for re-submittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence on CO's receipt of submittal.
6. Initial Review: Allow 14 days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time 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.
10. If intermediate submittal is necessary, process it in same manner as initial submittal.
11. Incomplete submittals will be returned to the Contractor with no further review. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized due to incomplete or rejected submittals.
12. Allow 14 days for processing each re-submittal.
13. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing.
G. 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 on label or beside title block to record Contractor's review and approval markings and action taken by CO.
3. Include the following information on label for processing and recording action taken:
a. Project name and contract number.
b. Date.
c. Name, address, telephone number and email of firm or entity that prepared the submittal
d. Name of manufacturer, subcontractor, supplier, etc. as applicable.
e. Unique identifier, including revision number.
f. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.
g. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.
h. If more than one item is shown on submittal sheet, identify item.
1) Clearly indicate the product being submitted if information sheets contain more than one selection, option, etc.. Failure to clearly indicate what is being proposed for acceptance will result in no review and will be rejected by the Government.
i. Certification stating the submittal complies with the Contract, or statement of deviation(s) from the Contract requirements.
j. Signature of transmitter.
k. Space to record Contractor’s review and approval markings, and for Government’s review and response.
H. Deviations: Highlight, encircle, or otherwise identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.
I. Additional Copies: Unless additional copies are required for final submittal, and unless CO observes noncompliance with provisions of the Contract Documents, initial submittal may serve as final submittal.
J. Use for Construction: Use only final submittals with mark indicating action taken by CO in connection with construction
1. PRODUCTS
5.1 ACTION SUBMITTALS – (Submittals requiring CO approval)
A. General: Prepare and submit Action Submittals required by individual Specification Sections.
1. Number of Copies: Submit three copies of each submittal, unless submitted electronically or otherwise indicated. CO 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. Preliminary Submittal: Prior to submittal of complete Product Data, submit a preliminary single copy of that part of Product Data when selection of options is required, such as for color charts. Preliminary submittal will be returned, with selection noted, for the Contractor's use in subsequent submittals.
4. 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
h. Applicability of testing agency labels and seals.
i. Notation of dimensions verified for fit by field measurements.
j. Notation of coordination requirements.
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.
3. Submit originally prepared information, drawn accurately to scale.
4. Shop drawings shall be done in AutoCAD format. Upon final approval the drawings shall be sent via email to the COR.
5. Specifications shall be done in Microsoft Word format and a copy sent via email to the COR.
D. Contractor's Construction Schedule: The contractor shall submit a Construction Schedule, for approval by CO, in accordance with the contract provisions within 5 day of commencement of work. This schedule shall be updated every two weeks and submitted.
E. 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. Submit full-size, fully fabricated samples, cured and finished in the manner specified, if required. Samples shall be physically identical to the material or product proposed for use.
5.2 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS – (Submittals NOT requiring CO approval) A. General: Prepare and submit Informational Submittals required by other Specification Sections.
1. Number of Copies: Submit three copies of each submittal, unless submitted electronically or otherwise indicated. CO will not return copies.
2. Certificates and Certifications: Certificates and certifications shall be signed by an officer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of that entity.
3. Test and Inspection Reports: Comply with requirements in Section 014100 "Quality Control."
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.
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 6 - EXECUTION
6.1 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 CO.
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. CO will not review submittals that do not bear Contractor's approval stamp and will return them without action.
D. Submittals not required by the Contract Documents will not be reviewed and may be discarded.
E. Substitutions – Whenever materials, products, and equipment are listed by name or brand in the specifications and/or on the drawings, it is used as a measure of quality, utility, or standard. If the Contractor prefers to use any other brand or manufacturer of same quality, appearance, and utility to that specified, he shall request substitution as provided below, not less than 30 days before the planned installation of the item. The Contracting Officer will approve or disapprove the request for substitution.
F. Requests for substitutions will only be considered if contractor submits the following:
1. Complete technical data including drawings, complete performance specifications, test data, samples and performance tests of the article proposed for substitution. Submit additional information if required by Contracting Officer. All items in the above information shall be circled, tagged, or marked in some way to indicate all deviations or differences which the proposed item differs from the originally specified item.
2. Similar data as above for item originally specified. All items shall be marked to identify where/how the proposed substitution will differ.
3. A statement by the Contractor that the proposed substitution is in full compliance with the contract documents, applicable codes, and laws.
4. The Contractor shall be responsible for any effect upon related work in the project for any substitution and shall pay any additional costs generated by any substitutions.
6.2 SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE – Submittals shall be made as required by and called for in the Contract Documents. Contractor shall provide a summary table of all submittals for the project to the CO for approval prior to beginning work onsite.
END OF SECTION 013300
SECTION 014000 - QUALITY CONTROL
| 1.1 | SUMMARY |
| A. | This section, FAR 52.246-1 and FAR 52.246-12 include requirements for quality control services to verify quality assurance requirements specified elsewhere in the Contract. |
| B. | This work shall consist of providing quality control in conformance with the inspection, testing, and product certification requirements of this contract to ensure compliance with the drawings and specifications. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tests, and reports necessary to meet the requirements of the contract. |
| C. | The Government reserves the right to conduct independent tests. |
| D. | This section includes, but not limited to, requirements for quality control services such as soil density compaction, concrete/grout/hydraulic cement mix and strength testing, sewer line pressure tests and aggregate gradation tests per Virginia Department of Health and Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Road and Bridge Specifications. |
| E. | The quality control services include tests and related actions, including reports, performed by the Contractor, independent agencies, or governing authorities. |
| 1.2 | RESPONSIBILITIES |
| A. | Contractor Responsibilities: The Contractor shall provide for tests, inspections and other quality control services where specified in the Contract or when required by authorities having jurisdiction. Costs for these services are included in the Contract price. The Contractor shall maintain complete inspection records and make them available to the Government. |
| C. | The Contractor shall employ and pay for a qualified independent testing agency (Agency) to perform the quality control services. |
| D. | Retesting/Reinspecting: The Contractor is responsible for retesting, including repeated inspections and other services, where results of the initial tests, inspections or other quality control services indicate noncompliance with the requirements of the Contract. |
| E. | Associated Services: The Contractor shall cooperate with others performing required tests, inspections and other quality control services, shall provide access to the work, and shall furnish incidental labor and facilities necessary to facilitate inspections and tests. |
| F. | Take adequate quantities of representative samples of materials that require testing or assist the Agency in taking samples. |
| 1. | Deliver samples to testing laboratories. |
| 2. | Provide security and protection of samples and test equipment at the Project site. |
| G. | The Agency shall provide qualified personnel to perform required inspections and tests. |
| H. | The Agency shall notify the Government and the Contractor of irregularities or deficiencies observed in the Work during performance of their services. |
| I. | The Agency is not authorized to change requirements of the Contract or approve or accept any portion of the Work. The Agency shall not perform any duties of the Contractor. |
| 1.3 | QUALIFICATIONS OF INDEPENDENT TESTING AGENCIES |
| A. | A qualified independent testing Agency shall be an accredited entity engaged to perform tests or inspections, and to report on and, if required, to interpret results of those tests or inspections. |
| 1.4 | SUBMITTALS |
A. Permits, Licenses, and Certificates B. Test and Inspection Reports C. As-Built Drawings D. Required Testing in Submittal Log
1.5 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
2. No separate payment will be made for the work included under this section; rather payment shall be included in the items of work listed in the Schedule of Items.
1. PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)
PART 8 - EXECUTION
8.1 QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM
A. General: Perform required testing, inspections, sampling, and similar services per direction specified in the contract drawings and specifications and in accordance with established industry standards.
8.2 TEST AND INSPECTION REPORTS
A. Submit three copies of complete test results no later than three calendar days after the test was performed.
B. Submit failing test results and proposed remedial actions within four hours of noted deficiency.
C. Testing and Inspection Reports shall include the following:
1. Date of issue.
2. Project title and number.
3. Name, address, and telephone number of testing agency.
4. Dates and locations of samples, tests, or inspections.
5. Names of individuals performing tests and inspections.
6. Reference Specification Section(s).
7. Complete test or inspection data.
8. Test and inspection results and an interpretation of test results.
9. Ambient conditions at time sample was taken, tested, or inspected.
10. Comments or professional opinion on whether tested or inspected work complies with the Contract Document requirements.
11. Name and signature of laboratory inspector.
12. Recommendations on retesting and reinspecting.
8.3 PERMITS, LICENSES, AND CERTIFICATES
A. For Contracting Officer’s records, submit copies of permits, licenses, certifications, inspection reports, releases, jurisdictional settlements, notices, receipts for fee payments, judgments, correspondence, records, and similar documents, established for compliance with standards and regulations relevant to the on performance of the work. Note: A wastewater DEQ Certificate of Construction (CTC) and permit IS required for this project. The permit will be obtained by the Government. The NTP for construction will not be issued until receipt of an approved CTC permit. Upon completion, a Certificate to Operate (CTO) is required for this project. The permit will be obtained by the Government. Final payment will not be issued until receipt of an approved CTO permit.
8.4 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS
A. The Contractor shall maintain a set of the contract drawings depicting as-built conditions. These drawings shall be maintained in a current condition and shall be available for review. All variations from the original contract drawings shall be indicated in red on the drawings. Upon completion of the contract work, as-built drawings shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer.
8.5 SAMPLING, TESTING, AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
A. Sampling, testing, and certification requirements and frequency for specific items shall be as specified by the Contract Documents. The Contractor shall include required sampling, testing, and certification for the project in the Submittal Schedule.
END OF SECTION 014000
SECTION 014200 - REFERENCES
PART 1 - GENERAL
| 1.1 | DEFINITIONS |
| A. | General Explanation: Specification language often includes terms that are defined elsewhere in the Contract including the Construction Clauses. Certain terms are defined in this section. These definitions or explanations are not necessarily complete or exclusive but are general for the Work and may be explained more explicitly in other sections. |
| B. | "General Conditions" refer collectively to the Construction Contract Clauses, Labor Standards and the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Decision bound into the specifications. |
| C. | "Indicated" refers to graphic representations, notes or schedules on the Drawings, or to requirements elsewhere in the Specifications or other Contract Documents. Terms such as "shown", "noted", "scheduled" and "specified" have the same meaning as "indicated" and are used to further help locate the reference, but no limitation on location is intended except as specifically stated. |
| D. | Where "directed", "authorized", "selected", "approved", or a similar term is used in conjunction with the Contractor's submittals, applications, requests and other activities, and the specifications state that an individual other than the Contracting Officer (CO) shall provide this action, it is understood that only the CO has this authority unless the individual stated is so authorized in writing by the CO. |
| 1. | When the individual is so authorized by the CO, the Contractor may still appeal the action to the CO. |
| 2. | The CO’s decision will be final. |
| 3. | In no case shall the CO action be interpreted as releasing the Contractor from responsibility to fulfill the requirements of the Contract. |
| E. | "Regulations" include laws, ordinances, statutes, and lawful orders issued by authorities having jurisdiction, as well as rules, conventions and agreements within the construction industry that control performance of the Work. |
| F. | "Project site" refers to the space available to the Contractor for performance of the Work, either exclusively or in conjunction with others performing other work. |
| G. | "Furnish" means to supply and deliver to the Project site, ready for unloading, unpacking, assembling, installation and similar operations. |
| H. | "Install" describes operations at the Project site, including unloading, temporary storage, unpacking, assembling, erecting, placing, anchoring, applying, working to dimension, finishing, curing, protecting, cleaning and similar operations. |
| I. | "Provide" means to furnish and install, complete in place and ready for full use. |
| J. | "Cutting" refers to removal of material by cutting, sawing, drilling, , coring, breaking, chipping, grinding, excavating and similar operations. |
| K. | "Patching" refers to restoration of a surface to its original completed condition by filling, repairing, refinishing, closing and similar operations. |
| L. | "Installer" is the Contractor, or another entity engaged by the Contractor, either directly or indirectly through subcontracting, to perform a particular construction operation at the Project site, including installation, erection, application and similar operations. Installers shall be skilled in the operations they perform. |
| M. | "Testing agency" or "testing laboratory" is an independent entity engaged to perform specific inspections or tests, either at the Project site or elsewhere, and to report the results of those inspections and tests. |
| N. | "Notice to Proceed" is the CO’s notification by letter to the Contractor to proceed with the Contract, activating the time period for construction and establishing the completion date. |
| 1.2 | CODES AND STANDARDS |
| A. | Applicability of Standards: Unless the Contract includes more stringent requirements, applicable construction industry standards have the same force and effect, to the extent referenced, as if bound or copied directly into the Contract. Such standards are made a part of the Contract by reference. |
| B. | Codes: The Work shall be performed in compliance with the latest editions of all ordinances, codes, standards, and regulations of the local, state, and federal authorities having jurisdiction. |
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