Boat Ramp Specs.pdf

Raysville Campground & Rousseau Creek Road

Special Project Specifications

Boat Ramp Renovation

McDuffie County Board of Commissioners

Thomson, Georgia

Raysville Campground & Rousseau Creek Road

Boat Ramp Renovations

ESTIMATED QUANTITIES

Item Description Unit Est.

Quantity 001 Mobilization LS 1 002 Selective Demolition SF 2460 003 Site Grading CY 60 004 Compacted GAB TN 64

3000 PSI Concrete- Steel reinforced CY 61 006 Type 3 Riprap TN 25 007 Erosion Control LS 1

This is an estimate of quantities. Actual quantities may vary once construction begins.

SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

RENOVATION

OF BOAT RAMPS

RAYSVILLE CAMPGROUND & ROUSSEAU CREEK ROAD

MCDUFFIE COUNTY, GA

NOVEMBER 4, 2026

McDuffie County Board of Commissioners 210 Railroad Street

Thomson, GA 30824

SPECIFICATION INDEX

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01010 - SUMMARY OF WORK

01011- MOBILIZATION

01051 – LAYOUT OF WORK

01300 - SUBMITTALS

01410 - TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES

015526- TRAFFIC CONTROL

01700 - PROJECT CLOSEOUT

DIVISION 2 - SITE WORK

02070 - DEMOLITION

02110 – CLEARING & GRUBBING

02210 - SITE GRADING

02250 - COMPACTION CONTROL AND TESTING

02485– SEEDING

02600- EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL

DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE

03100 - CONCRETE FORMWORK

03200 - CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT

03300 - CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01010 - SUMMARY OF WORK

01011- MOBILIZATION

01051 – LAYOUT OF WORK

01300 - SUBMITTALS

01410 - TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES

015526- TRAFFIC CONTROL

01700 - PROJECT CLOSEOUT

SECTION 01010

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

A. Work covered by Contract Documents

1. In accordance with the contract documents, the contractor is to demolish existing concrete ramps and replace with concrete ramps. Disturbed areas shall be graded to drain and riprap installed for shore/ditch line protection.

2. Specification Organization

The specifications are organized into one bound volume. The internal separation for these specifications into divisions and sections is for convenience only and is not intended to establish limits of work.

3. Consult index to be certain that set of documents is complete.

4. This is an active Recreation Area. Contractor shall conduct his/her work in such a manner as to cause minimum disruption to the campground users.

PART 2- DEFINITIONS

A. OWNER- McDuffie County Board of Commissioners

END OF SECTION 01010

SECTION 01011

MOBILIZATION

1. The contractor shall arrive on site with CLEAN, WEED FREE equipment.

2. The contractor shall provide all necessary equipment and incidentals to perform work stated in contract.

Part 2- PAYMENT

1. Any bonds, insurance, and other incidentals will be paid under Mobilization. No additional payment will be made.

2. Payment unit will be LUMP SUM (LS).

END OF SECTION 01011

SECTION 01051

LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The areas for the ramps to be demolished will be staked by the OWNER.

Construction staking for depth and grade will be the responsibility of the

CONTRACTOR.

PART 2- EXECUTION

1. Contractor shall perform all layout work in a professional manner to align thickness(s) as SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS and match grades to existing grades.

PART 3- PAYMENT

1. This is incidental to Site Grading and no additional payment will be made.

END OF SECTION 01051

SECTION 01300

SUBMITTALS

A. The contractor shall be required to furnish submittals on items he intends to use other than the brand names listed in the specifications. Submittals shall be made within fifteen (15) days prior to commencing any work that relates to a respective submittal.

The contractor shall submit two (2) sets of the manufacturer's description of all “or equals” proposed in lieu of name brands specified. This description shall include:

1. Product name and model number

2. Manufacturer

3. Product description

4. Technical data

5. Warranty

B. Other submittals (in quantities indicated) are required as identified in these specifications.

END OF SECTION 01300

SECTION 01410

TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES

A. Inspections, tests, and examinations shall be performed as specified herein.

END OF SECTION 01410

SECTION 015526

TRAFFIC CONTROL

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Furnish, install, maintain, and remove temporary barricades, signs, and other devices necessary to close the boat ramp and restrict public access to the construction area for the duration of the Project.

B. Include labor, materials, equipment, inspections, maintenance, replacements, and adjustments necessary to maintain the closure continuously, including nights, weekends, holidays, and periods when construction activities are suspended.

1.2 REQUIREMENTS

A. Provide traffic control devices conforming to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Part 6, as adopted by the authority having jurisdiction.

B. Before closing the ramp, submit a simple layout showing proposed barricade and sign locations, construction access, and limits of closure for Owner’s review.

C. Coordinate the closure date and limits with the Owner. Maintain access to adjacent facilities designated to remain open.

D. Provide the Owner with a contact name and telephone number for correction of displaced or damaged devices outside normal working hours.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 BARRICADES AND SIGNS

A. Provide Type 3 barricades with orange-and-white retroreflective markings across vehicular approaches to the closed area. Alternative closure devices may be used with Owner’s approval when suitable for the location and consistent with applicable traffic control requirements.

B. Provide durable, weather-resistant signs stating “BOAT RAMP CLOSED” and “CONSTRUCTION AREA – KEEP OUT.” Provide additional regulatory or advance warning signs appropriate to the approved closure layout.

C. Provide stable supports and ballast suitable for anticipated conditions and installed according to manufacturer’s instructions. Maintain visibility of signs and reflective surfaces.

D. Cones, caution tape, rope, or ribbon alone are not acceptable as the primary closure.

E. Where barricades do not adequately restrict pedestrian access, provide temporary fencing or other suitable access-control devices. Traffic barricades are not vehicle restraint barriers; provide additional protective measures where required by site hazards.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Install closure devices before beginning construction or creating hazards within the boat ramp area.

B. Position barricades and signs so approaching drivers can recognize the closure and stop or turn around before reaching the work area. Account for vehicles towing boat trailers.

C. Extend the closure across access points and address readily accessible routes around the barricades.

D. Allow controlled access for authorized construction and emergency personnel. Restore the closure immediately after each authorized passage.

3.2 MAINTENANCE

A. Inspect devices at least daily and after severe weather or reported disturbance. Promptly reposition, repair, or replace damaged, displaced, missing, or ineffective devices.

B. Keep signs legible, reflective surfaces clean, and devices upright and properly secured.

C. Maintain the closure until the work is complete, required curing periods have elapsed, the ramp is safe for public use, and the Owner authorizes reopening.

3.3 REMOVAL

A. Upon Owner’s authorization, remove temporary devices and restore areas disturbed by their installation.

PART 4 - PAYMENT

A. Traffic Control is considered incidental to Mobilization, and no additional payment will be made.

END OF SECTION

SECTION 01700

PROJECT CLOSEOUT

A. Instructing Government Personnel in Use of Facilities

It is the responsibility of the contractor to see that their representatives, subcontractors, contractor's superintendents, etc., are available at completion of the job and before occupancy to provide instructions in the use and/or maintenance of the facilities.

END OF SECTION 01700

DIVISION 2 - SITE WORK

02070 – SELECTIVE DEMOLITON

02210 - SITE GRADING

02250 - COMPACTION CONTROL AND TESTING

02485- SEEDING

02600- EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL

SECTION 02070

SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

This section covers the demolition of concrete sections and other miscellaneous items.

All demolition debris shall be removed from the site, Government property, and be legally disposed of.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

None

PART 3 - EXECUTION

1. All demolition debris shall be removed from county property and legally disposed of.

2. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining any and all permits and/or notices relating to demolition. Copies of permit or notice approvals shall be furnished to the County.

PART 4- PAYMENT

1. Payment Unit will be SQUARE FOOT (SF).

END OF SECTION 02070

SECTION 02210

SITE GRADING

PART 1 - GENERAL

A. This section covers all required site grading, including excavation and the placement of embankment, placement of materials, and the final dressing of the site within the construction limits as defined on the Site Plan.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

A. Embankment Material

1. Fill material shall be an unclassified material approved by the OWNER.

2. Use the excavated material as specified below:

a) Remove rocks over 8 inches in maximum dimension, ice or frozen earth, muck, debris, and earth with high void content.

b) Materials removed in stripping shall not be used for backfill.

B. Base Material

1. Base material shall conform to GDOT GAB.

C. Rip Rap Material

1. Riprap material shall conform to GDOT Type 3.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

A. Ramp foundation shall be graded AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. The slope shall be not steeper than existing grade.

B. The root structure of all existing trees that are to remain shall not be disturbed.

C. Compact Earth Fills and GAB under all concrete slabs, ramps, and slopes.

1. Compaction shall be in accordance with Section 02250, Compaction Control and Testing.

D. When all earthwork is completed, the contractor shall give the entire site a final dressing to assure that all surfaces are in accordance with the elevations indicated on the drawings.

1. Use the topsoil previously stripped from the site for the upper layer of fill for finish grades.

E. Install rock rip according to drawings or staked on the ground by the OWNER.

Place rip rap on a prepared surface. Place rocks to obtain a dense uniform surface that is reasonably smooth.

1. Payment unit for Site Grading will be CUBIC YARD (CY)

2. Payment unit for GAB will be TON (TN)

3. Payment unit for riprap will be TON (TN)

END OF SECTION 02210

SECTION 02250

COMPACTION CONTROL AND TESTING

PART 1 - GENERAL

A. This section covers all compaction for earth fills under slabs, patches, culverts, and backfill as shown on the drawings and specified herein. Contractor is responsible for all density testing if required.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

A. Material used for fills and backfills shall be as described in Section 02210, Site Grading, Part 2-A and Section 2721, Culverts sand Storm Drains, Part 2-B.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

A. The ground on which the fill or backfill material is to be placed shall be firm, dry, unfrozen, and cleared of all debris.

B. Determine optimum moisture content and maximum density according to AASHTO T 99 Method C. Adjust moisture content of material to a moisture content suitable for compaction.

C. Compacted earth fills under concrete slabs, ramps, slopes, and walkways shall be placed in approximately six 6" lifts and be compacted to a uniform density in the presence of the OWNER until all visual displacement ceases and to 95% maximum density.

D. Determine in-place density and moisture content according to AASHTO T 310.

END OF SECTION 02250

PART 4- PAYMENT

A. Compaction Control and Testing is considered to Site Grading and no additional payment will be made.

SECTION 02485

SEEDING

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION

A. Provide seeded lawns as shown and specified. The work includes:

1. Soil preparation.

2. Seeding indicated areas.

3. Mulching

1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Comply with Section 02000 requirements.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit seed vendor's certification for required grass seed mixture, indicating percentage by weight, and percentages of purity, germination, and weed seed for each grass species.

B. Submit the following material samples:

1. Seed.

1.04 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver seed and fertilizer materials in original unopened containers, showing weight, analysis, expiration date and name of manufacturer. Store in a manner that prevents wetting and deterioration.

1.05 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Work notification: Notify OWNER at least 7 working days prior to start of seeding operations.

B. Protect existing utilities, paving, and other facilities from damage caused by seeding operations.

C. Perform seeding work only after planting and other work affecting ground surface has been completed.

D. Restrict traffic from seeded areas until grass is established. Erect signs and barriers as required.

E. Provide hose and seeded area watering equipment as required.

1.06 WARRANTY

A. Provide a uniform stand of grass by watering, mowing, and maintaining seeded areas until final acceptance. Reseed areas, with specified materials, which fail to provide a uniform stand of grass until all affected areas are accepted by the

OWNER.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

A. Lawn seed: Fresh, clean, and new crop seed mixture.

1. Mixed by an approved method.

2. Seed type, planting rate, and planting times as follows in table:

Species Seeding Rate/AC North Central South

Millet, Browntop or German 40 lbs May 1 – Aug 1 Apr 1 – Aug 15 Apr 1 – Aug 15 Rye 3 bu Sep 1 – Nov 15 Sep 15 – Nov 15 Sep 15 – Nov 15

Ryegrass 40 lbs Aug 1 – Sep 15 Sep 1 – Oct 15 Sep 1 – Oct 15 Sorghum- Sudan Hybrids 40 lbs May 1 – Aug 1 Apr 15 – Aug 1 Apr 1 – Aug 15

Sudangrass 40 lbs May 1 – Aug 1 Apr 15 – Aug 1 Apr 1 – Aug 15 Wheat 3 bu Sept 1 – Nov 1 Sep 15 – Nov 15 Sep 15 – Nov 15

Common Bermudagrass 10 lbs Apr 1 – July 1 Mar 15 – July 15 Mar 1 – July 15 Crimson Clover 10 lbs Sept 1 – Nov 1 Sept 1 – Nov 1 Sept 1 – Nov 1 Upland Natives

Big Bluestem 10 May 1 – June 15 Nov 1 – Mar 1

May 1 – June 15 Nov 1 – Mar 1

May 1 – June 15 Nov 1 – Mar 1

Little Bluestem 8 May 1 – June 15 Nov 1 – Mar 1

May 1 – June 15 Nov 1 – Mar 1

May 1 – June 15 Nov 1 – Mar 1

Switchgrass 10 Apr 1 – Mar 1 Mar 1 – May 1 Mar 15 – May 15 Indiangrass 10 Apr 1 – Mar 1 Mar 1 – May 1 Mar 15 – May 15 Purple Top 10 Apr 1 – Mar 1 Mar 1 – May 1 Mar 15 – May 15

Black-eyed Susan 5 Dec 1 – May 15 Dec 1 – May 15 Dec 1 – May 15 Moist Site Natives Virginia Wild Rye 10 Mar 15 - June 1

Aug 15 - Oct 15 Mar 15 - June 1 Aug 15 - Oct 15

Mar 15 - June 1 Aug 15 - Oct 15

Eastern Gamma 10 Apr 1- Jun 1 (stratified seed) Nov 1 – Feb 1

Apr 1- Jun 1 (stratified seed) Nov 1 – Feb 1

Apr 1- Jun 1 (stratified seed) Nov 1 – Feb 1

(untreated seed) (untreated seed) (untreated seed)

B. Fertilizer:

1. Granular, non-burning product composed of not less than 50% organic slow acting, guaranteed analysis professional fertilizer.

a. Type A: Starter fertilizer containing 13% nitrogen, 13% phosphoric acid, and 13% potash by weight, or similar approved composition.

C. Straw mulch: For seeded areas, clean oat or wheat straw well seasoned before bailing, free from mature seed-bearing stalks or roots of prohibited or noxious weeds.

D. Water: Hoses or other methods of transportation furnished by Contractor. Water furnished by the government.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 INSPECTION

A. Examine finish surfaces, grades, topsoil quality, and depth. Do not start seeding and mulching work until unsatisfactory conditions are corrected.

3.02 PREPARATION

A. Limit preparation to areas which will be immediately seeded

B. Remove stones over 1" in any dimension and sticks, roots, rubbish, and extraneous matter.

C. Grade lawn areas to a smooth, free draining even surface with a loose, moderately coarse texture. Roll and rake, remove ridges, and fill depressions as required to drain.

D. Apply Type A fertilizer to indicated turf areas at a rate equal to 1.0 lb. of actual nitrogen per 1,000 sq. ft. (220 lbs/acre).

E. Restore prepared areas to specified condition if disturbed after fine grading and prior to seeding.

3.03 INSTALLATION

A. Seeding:

1. Seed disturbed areas within contract limits and areas adjoining contract limits disturbed as a result of construction operations.

2. Perform annual rye seeding immediately after preparation of bed.

3. Perform seeding operations when the soil is dry and when winds do not exceed 5 miles per hour velocity.

4. Apply seed with a rotary or drop type distributor. Install seed evenly by sowing equal quantities in 2 directions, at right angles to each other.

5. After seeding, rake or drag surface of soil lightly to incorporate seed into top 1/8" of soil. Roll with light lawn roller

B. Mulching:

1. Place straw mulch on seeded areas within 24 hours after seeding.

2. Place straw mulch uniformly in a continuous blanket at the rate of 2-1/2 tons per acre, or 2 50 lb. bales per 1,000 sq. ft. of area. A mechanical blower may be used for straw mulch application when acceptable to the

COR.

C. Provide straw bale checking in ditches or problem swales at intervals required to adequately slow water velocity and impede soil loss.

3.04 RECONDITIONING EXISTING LAWNS

A. Recondition existing lawn areas damaged by Contractor's operations, including storage of materials or equipment and movement of construction vehicles, and existing lawn areas as indicated.

B. Provide fertilizer, seed, and soil amendments as specified for new lawns and as required to provide a satisfactorily reconditioned lawn. Provide topsoil as required to fill low areas and meet new finish grades.

C. Cultivate bare and compacted areas thoroughly.

3.05 MAINTENANCE

A. Provide a uniform stand of grass by watering, mowing, and maintaining seeded areas until final acceptance. The government will perform maintenance of reconditioned lawns after final acceptance.

3.06 ACCEPTANCE

A. Seeded areas will be inspected at completion of installation and accepted subject to compliance with specified materials and installation requirements.

3.07 CLEANING

A. Perform cleaning during installation of the work and upon completion of the work.

Remove from site all excess materials, debris, and equipment. Repair damage resulting from seeding operations.

A. This item is considered incidental to Erosion Control and no additional payment will be

END OF SECTION

SECTION 02600

EROSION & SEDIMENTATION CONTROL

PART 1- GENERAL

A. Provide for Erosion and Sedimentation Control.

1. Erosion and sediment control measures are to be installed prior to beginning earth disturbing activities in accordance with the approved erosion control plan. Additional erosion and sediment control measures may be required by contracting officer.

2. Stabilization measures shall be initiated as soon as practicable in portions of the site where construction activities have temporarily or permanently ceased, but in no case more than 14 days after work has ceased.

3. All sediment and erosion control devices shall be inspected every seven (7) days or after each rainfall occurrence that exceeds one-half (1/2) inch.

Damaged or ineffective devices shall be repaired or replaced.

4. Contractor shall provide silt fence and/or other control devices, as may be required to control soil erosion during work.

5. Sediment shall be removed from behind temporary silt fencing when the depth of sediment reaches 6 inches.

6. All disturbed areas where earth is exposed shall be cleaned, graded smooth, shaped to drain, and seeded.

PART 2- PAYMENT

1. Payment unit for Erosion Control will be LUMP SUM (LS)

END OF SECTION 02600

DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE

03100 - CONCRETE FORMWORK

03200 - CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT

03300 - CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

SECTION 03100

CONCRETE FORMWORK

A. This section covers all formwork, expansion joints, and related accessories.

A. Forms shall be wood, plywood, hard board, or metal and shall be approved be

COR.

B. Form oil shall be nonstaining type.

C. Expansion joint filler shall be pressure treated 1” lumber.

A. Forms shall be built tight, in proper alignment, and adequate to resist the stresses of concrete placement without deformation.

B. Forms shall be constructed to produce the required concrete surface.

B. Expansion and contraction joints shall be formed as indicated on the drawings.

A. This is considered incidental to Cast in Place Concrete and no additional payment will be

END OF SECTION 03100

SECTION 03200

CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT

A. This section covers all concrete reinforcement and its accessories.

B. The latest editions of the following specifications and codes shall govern:

1. ACI 301, Specifications for Structural Concrete for Buildings

2. ASTM A615

3. ASTM A185

A. Reinforcing steel shall comply with ASTM A615, intermediate grade 40, unless otherwise shown.

B. Reinforcing mesh shall comply with ASTM A185 and shall be gauge and mesh indicated.

A. Reinforcement bars and mesh shall conform to the sizes and spacing as SHOWN

ON THE DRAWINGS.

B. Field bending and cutting will be permitted if performed in accordance with above listed code.

C. Reinforcement shall be free from dirt, oil, paint, grease, mill scale, and loose or thick rust when concrete is placed.

D. Woven wire mesh shall be hooked and/or supported during the placement of concrete slabs to insure proper embedment as detailed.

E. Anchorage and accessories shall be accurately placed as shown and held rigidly in position during placing of concrete.

F. Depth of cover, radius of bends, and deformations shall be in accordance with

ACI-318.

Part 4- PAYMENT

A. This is considered incidental to Cast in Place Concrete and no additional payment will be

END OF SECTION 03200

SECTION 03300

CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

A. This section covers cast-in-place concrete, including curing and finishing of concrete.

B. The latest editions of the following specifications and recommended practices shall govern:

1. ACI 306 - Recommended Practice for Winter Concrete

A. ACI 305 - Recommended Practice for Hot Weather Concrete

C. Notify COR 48 prior to placing concrete.

A. Aggregate shall conform to the requirements of Federal Specification SS-A-281, Classes 1 and 2, and shall be well graded from fine to coarse within designated limits.

B. Portland, Cement, shall comply with ASTM C150, Type 1. Supplier shall provide mill certification of compliance with specification.

C. Water shall be clean, fresh, and free from injurious amounts of minerals or foreign substances.

D. Additives, air entrainment agents shall comply with ASTM C-260.

E. Liquid curing membrane shall be Type 1-D or Type 2.

F. Concrete Mix Design

1. All concrete shall have a minimum "compressive strength" of 3000 psi at

28 days.

1. Concrete shall be air-entrained and shall contain not less than 3% and not more than 6% entrained air determined by test procedure ASTM C-138.

3. The design of the concrete mixture shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

3. Concrete shall be fiber reinforced.

A. "Ready-Mixed Concrete" may be employed if the time interval between mixing at the plant and discharge into the form does not exceed 1-1/2 hours.

B. All concrete shall be placed within 1-1/2 hours from the time of mixing.

1. No concrete shall be placed after it has started its initial set.

2. No concrete with a temperature above 900F shall be placed.

C. Concrete shall be placed in such a manner as to avoid segregation of the mixture.

1. Concrete shall be spread in horizontal layers when practicable.

2. No concrete shall be freely dropped more than 3'.

3. Depositing a large quantity of concrete and flowing or working it along the forms will not be permitted.

D. Mechanical vibrators shall be used for consolidation of concrete.

1. Concrete shall be consolidated within 15 minutes after placement.

2. If consolidation of concrete with mechanical vibrators is impractical, hand tamping, rodding, and spading will be permitted.

3. A minimum of two vibrators, in working order, shall be on the job during concrete placement.

E. Concrete shall be placed and protected as specified for temperature conditions.

F. Concrete plant standards and truck mixer and agitator standards shall be as recommended by the National Ready Mix Association.

G. Finishing

1. All finishes shall be made without use of cement or other dusting materials.

2. Concrete shall be struck to proper grade and surface finished with float trowels.

3. At all exposed formed surfaces, removed all ties, fill all form tie holes and imperfections; i.e., "honeycombing,” with dry cement mortar, remove all lines, and then "sack" or finish to match adjacent surfaces.

4. Exterior sidewalks shall be light broom finished.

H. Concrete shall be protected against rapid drying and kept moist for seven days by covering with curing paper with edges sealed, burlap, canvas, Type 1-D or Type 2 liquid membrane curing compounds, or by sprinkling.

I. Testing

1. Concrete shall have a minimum 28-day breaking strength of 3000 psi when tested in accordance with ASTM C-39.

2. Slump testing will be performed by the Contractor, in the presence of the OWNER or designated Inspector, in accordance with ASTM Standard Method C143. Slump shall not exceed 3" for vibrated concrete or 5" for nonvibrated concrete.

A. Pay unit for Cast in place concrete will be CUBIC YARD (CY).

END OF SECTION 03300

A. This section covers all concrete reinforcement and its accessories.