C04_Attachment 2 Specs_1232SA26R0032.pdf

USDA

EASTERN REGIONAL RESEARCH CENTER

600 East Mermaid Lane Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania 19038

SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

CREEK BED STABILIZATION

CONTRACT #AG-32SD-C-15-0010

TASK ORDER #1232SC18F0312

Prepared By

STV Incorporated 205 West Welsh Drive

Douglassville, PA 19518

STV Project No. 30-19705-0002

Final Submission

July 31, 2023

7/ 31/2

USDA – Eastern Regional Research Center Final Submission Creek Bed Stabilization 7/31/2023 Contract No. AG-32SD-C-15-0010/1232SC18F0312 STV Project No.: 30-19705-0002

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Title

00 0115 List of Drawings

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 0100 General Requirements 01 1100 Summary of Work 01 3300 Submittal Procedures 01 4500 Quality Control 01 5639 Temporary Tree and Plant Protection 01 5723 Temporary Storm Water Pollution Control 01 7300 Execution 01 7800 Closeout Submittals

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 4119 Selective Demolition

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 1000 Site Clearing 31 1200 Earth Moving 31 2319 Dewatering

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 3113 Chain Link Fences and Gates 32 9115 Soil Preparation 32 9200 Turf and Grasses

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 14 15 Site Water Distribution Piping

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SECTION 00 0115 – LIST OF DRAWINGS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 CONTRACT DRAWINGS

A. Contract drawings are as follows:

SHEET NO. TITLE

G-001 COVER SHEET

G-002 ABBREVIATIONS

G-003 GENERAL SYMBOLS

C-001 CIVIL LEGEND AND GENERAL NOTES

C-101 EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN

C-102 SITE DEMOLITION PLAN

C-111 SITE LAYOUT PLAN

C-121 SITE GRADING PLAN

C-122 SITE GRADING PLAN

C-321 CREEK SECTIONS

C-322 CREEK SECTIONS

C-323 CREEK SECTIONS

C-324 CREEK SECTIONS

C-511 SITE DETAILS

C-521 CREEK STABILIZATION DETAILS

C-701 E&SPC PLAN

C-702 E&SPC PLAN

C-703 E&SPC DETAILS

C-704 E&SPC NOTES

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L-101 SITE PLANTING PLAN

L-102 SITE PLANTING PLAN

END OF SECTION 00 0115

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SECTION 01 0100 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare the site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work as required by the contract documents.

B. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with ARS security management program, obtain permission of the ARS Location Manager, be identified by project and employer by wearing contractor issued identification badges at all times on ARS property, and restricted from unauthorized access.

C. Prior to commencing work:

1. The General Contractor shall provide proof that an OSHA certified “competent person”

(CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

2. The General Contractor and Tradesmen shall receive an On-site Safety briefing from the location Facilities Manager or designated representative.

D. Training:

1. All employees of the general contractor or subcontractors shall have the 10-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and /or other relevant competency training.

Supervisors shall have completed the 30-hour OSHA training.

2. Submit training records of all such employees to the Contracting Officer for approval before the start of work.

1.2 PROJECT COORDINATION

A. Construction Project Schedule: See contract, FAR 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction

Contracts. The Contractor will not begin work on site until the construction project schedule has been approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall submit one electronic copy of the updated construction project schedule with each progress payment request.

B. Contract Inspector’s Daily Report: Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer a daily report listing the names of all those present on the job site each day, along with their Job

Classification, hours of work and a brief description of the work performed by each on that day.

The Contract Inspector’s Daily Report is to be submitted at the beginning of work each day for the previous day’s work and shall be maintained throughout the term of the contract.

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C. Formal Meetings: Any meeting (deemed formal by the contractor, the Contracting Officer

Representative (COR) or the Contracting Officer will have the minutes of said meeting prepared by the contractor with copies provided to the COR and Contracting Officer within twenty-four

(24) hours of meeting time. The minutes will include Date, Name of Attendees (with contact info), Old Business, and New Business subjects (or narratives). Regardless of who requests a meeting (the COR or the Contractor or the Contracting Officer) the contractor may be required to provided hard copy pictures of the issues to be discussed. Each issue will be linked to a contract specification section number and/or subject area by page number. Issues discussed will also include an action/completion date.

1.3 SUBMITTALS – GENERAL

A. All submittals referenced by the procurement documents including but not limited to Plans, Specifications, Statements of Work (SOW), Supplemental Information, etc. shall be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer (CO) and Construction Officer Representative (COR).

B. All material sample submittals referenced by the procurement documents including but not limited to Plans, Specifications, Statements of Work (SOW), Supplemental Information, etc.

shall be provided to the Contracting Officer (CO), Construction Officer Representative (COR) and Location Manager/Facilities Manager (LM/FM).

C. All items submitted shall be accompanied by the SUBMITTAL LOG appended to the

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS.

1. The Contractor shall maintain one (1) log for all submittals and shall update the information as required by Construction Progress.

1.4 SAFETY SUBMITTALS

A. Contractor shall submit a "site specific" Safety Plan to the Contracting Officer that describes how the contractor is to comply with all applicable OSHA standards and NFPA codes pertaining to construction work to include, but not limited to: General Safety and Health

Provisions, Occupational Health and Environmental Controls, Personal Protective and Life

Saving Equipment, Hand and Power Tools, Welding and Cutting, Electrical, Scaffolds, Fall

Protection, Excavations, Demolition, Stairways and Ladders, Toxic and Hazardous Substances, Confined Space Entry, Lockout/Tagout, Respiratory Protection, Hearing Protection. Safety Plan shall identify Contractor and sub-contractor employees who are authorized/qualified to perform electrical work. No work shall proceed until written approval of the Safety Plan by the

Contracting Officer. Safety Plan shall describe how the Contractor and/or sub- contractors are to secure equipment, supplies, tools, and chemical products. Contractor and/or sub- contractor equipment, supplies, tools, and chemical products are to be under the control of the Contractor at all times, equipment, supplies tools, and chemical products found not to be under the control of the Contractor or sub-contractor are subject to confiscation and will be reported to the

Contracting Officer.

B. Contractor must follow all current Federal, State and Local Pandemic Specific Requirements for access to all BARC and USNA locations and worksites. Current requirements shall be provided

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by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), Location Coordinator (LC) or Safety and

Occupational Health Unit (SOHU) Manager.

C. The Contractor shall inspect the entire construction site daily, including days without construction work if there are NFPA 101 Life Safety Code deficiencies existing while construction work is shut down, the results of that inspection shall be documented on the attachment “DAILY INSPECTION FORM”, and the form is to be signed and submitted to the

Contracting Officer.

D. Contractor shall provide continuous monitoring for noise, dust, chemical vapor generation, volatile organic compounds, and vibration. At no time shall noise exposure to any ARS staff exceed 75 dB. Contractor shall provide to the COR with copies to the Contracting Officer a written weekly update of the all test results in addition to the proposed work for the subsequent two weeks (a two week “look- ahead”)involving any construction activity that will produce loud noises, heavy vibrations, strong smells, or significant dust inside ARS staff occupied space.

E. Contractor and sub-contractors shall notify in writing the Contracting Officer at least one week prior to executing high risk work (this may be included in the two week “look-ahead” update).

High risk work includes, but is not limited to, tasks requiring Lockout/Tag Out, live electrical work, hot work, work at heights, trenching/ shoring, crane operations, and confined space entry.

Contractor’s Competent Person shall provide the COR with a copy to the Contracting Officer written weekly documented safety inspection results.

F. Contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer for approval, copies of Safety Data Sheets

(SDS) for EVERY CHEMICAL WITHOUT EXCEPTION prior to bringing such chemical on the work site.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

1. The security plan defines both physical and administrative security procedures that will remain effective for the entire duration of the project.

2. The General Contractor is responsible for assuring that all sub-contractors working on the project and their employees also comply with these regulations.

B. Contractor Personnel

1. The required Contractor Personnel information and the security application procedures vary depending upon the project worksite location. Each Task Order Request for Proposal

(RFP) will contain the Contractor Personnel information and security application procedures required for the specific site.

2. Each employee shall be furnished with a badge by the Government for access to construction site. This badge must be worn so as to be clearly visible at all times while on the work site.

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C. Security Procedures:

1. Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate badges. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

2. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, The Contractor shall give a ten (10) day notice to the Contracting Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

3. No photography of ARS premises is allowed without written permission of the

Contracting Officer.

4. ARS reserves the right to close or shut down the project site and order the Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency or Government shutdown. The Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the

Contracting Officer.

D. Document Control:

1. The Contractor is responsible for safekeeping of all drawings, project manuals and other project information. This information shall be shared only with those with a specific need to accomplish the project.

2. These documents shall not be removed or transmitted from the project site without the written approval of Contracting Officer.

3. All paper waste or electronic media such as CD’s and diskettes shall be shredded and destroyed in a manner acceptable to the ARS.

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted 24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies and Contractor must be on site to receive all deliveries.

2. Separate permits shall be issued for Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

1.6 FIRE SAFETY

A. Applicable Publications: Publications listed below form part of this Article to extent referenced.

Publications are referenced in text by basic designations only.

1. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

E84-2007 .......................... Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2006 ............................ Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

30-2003 ............................ Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

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51B-2003 ........................... Standard for Fire Prevention during Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work

70-2005 .............................. National Electrical Code

241-2004 .......................... Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

29 CFR 1926 .................... Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

B. Fire Safety Plan: Establish and maintain a fire protection program in accordance with 29 CFR

1926. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific fire safety measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to the Contracting Officer for review for compliance with contract requirements. Prior to any worker for the contractor or subcontractors beginning work, they shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the contractor’s competent person per OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, ARS safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of ARS equipment, etc. Documentation shall be provided to the Contracting Officer that individuals have undergone contractor’s safety briefing.

C. Site and Building Access: Maintain free and unobstructed access to facility emergency services and for fire, police and other emergency response forces in accordance with NFPA 241.

D. Separate temporary facilities, such as trailers, storage sheds, and dumpsters, from existing buildings and new construction by distances in accordance with NFPA 241. For small facilities with less than 20 feet exposing overall length, separate by 10 feet.

E. Temporary Heating and Electrical: Install, use and maintain installations in accordance with 29

CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 70.

F. Means of Egress: Do not block exiting for occupied buildings, including paths from exits to roads. Minimize disruptions and coordinate with Contracting Officer.

G. Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed egress. Inspect daily. Report findings and corrective actions weekly to the Contracting Officer.

H. Fire Extinguishers: Provide and maintain extinguishers in construction areas and temporary storage areas in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 10.

I. Flammable and Combustible Liquids: Store, dispense and use liquids in accordance with 29

CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 30.

J. Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair automatic sprinklers, smoke and heat detection, and fire alarm systems, except for portions immediately under construction, and temporarily for connections. Provide fire watch for impairments more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period. Request interruptions in accordance with Article, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, and coordinate with the Contracting Officer. All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms, sprinklers) located in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated with the

Contracting Officer. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the General Contractor and copies provided to the Contracting Officer.

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K. Smoke Detectors: Prevent accidental operation. Remove temporary covers at end of work operations each day. Coordinate with the Contracting Officer.

L. Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with NFPA 241 and

NFPA 51B. Coordinate with the Contracting Officer. Designate contractor's responsible project-site fire prevention program manager to coordinate permit hot work.

M. Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Inspect entire construction area on a daily basis.

Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to the COR with a copy to the Contracting Officer. See Exhibit G: USDA Standard Forms for Daily Inspection Form.

N. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in and adjacent to construction areas inside existing buildings and additions under construction. In separate and detached buildings under construction, smoking is prohibited except in designated smoking rest areas.

O. Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241. Remove from buildings daily.

P. Perform other construction, alteration, and demolition operations in accordance with 29 CFR

1926.

1.7 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers, and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

B. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

C. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the

Contracting Officer.

D. Workers are subject to rules of the Location applicable to their conduct which shall be provided by the Contracting Officer.

E. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Location as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied during construction except as permitted by the Contracting Officer where required by limited working space.

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1. Do not store materials and equipment in other than assigned areas.

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by the ARS in quantities sufficient for not more than two (2) workdays.

3. Where access by ARS personnel to vacated portions of buildings is not required, storage of Contractor's materials and equipment may be permitted subject to fire and safety requirements.

F. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the ARS operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to ARS personnel through construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by ARS so that operations will continue during the construction period.

G. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for ARS at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services.

Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems

(including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by the Contracting Officer.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior written approval of the Contracting Officer. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without the Contracting

Officer’s prior knowledge and written approval.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to the Contracting

Officer, in writing, Two weeks advanced notice and again 48 hours in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of ARS.

Interruption time approved by ARS may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

4. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of the Contracting Officer. Such approval will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical.

H. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of ARS traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles.

I. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by

Contracting Officer. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Article 1.14, USE OF ROADWAYS.

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1.8 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the

Contracting Officer or their designated representative, of areas of the building in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed, to the COR with a copy to the Contracting Officer.

1. Shall note any discrepancies between drawings and existing conditions at site.

2. Shall designate areas for working space, materials storage and routes of access to areas within buildings where alterations occur, and which have been agreed upon by Contractor and Contracting Officer.

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

A. Materials and equipment accruing from work removed and from demolition of buildings or structures, or parts thereof, shall be disposed of as follows:

1. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re- installation and reuse. Store such items where directed by Contracting Officer.

2. Items not reserved shall become property of the Contractor and be removed by

Contractor from ARS property.

3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contract shall remain the property of the Government. When rooms and spaces are vacated by the ARS during the alteration period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

B. Upon completion of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged. Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.)

disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workers to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are indicated on drawings and which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

1.10 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on ARS property and, when authorized by the Contracting Officer, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed by the Contractor at Contractor's expense.

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1.11 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. See contract, FAR Clause 52.236-14, Availability and Use of Utility Services.

1.12 TESTS

A. Conduct final tests required in various sections of specifications in presence of an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, instruments, and forms, to conduct and record such tests.

1.13 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT

A. Responsibilities. The contractor shall employ processes that ensure the generation of as little waste as possible and shall avoid the generation of waste due to the following:

1. Over-packaging.

2. Error.

3. Poor planning, layout.

4. Over ordering.

5. Breakage.

6. Mishandling.

7. Contamination.

8. General weather damage, excluding extreme acts of nature (i.e. tornados, hurricanes, flash floods, blizzards, etc.).

B. Procedures.

1. Of the inevitable waste that is generated, as many of the waste materials as economically feasible shall be reused, salvaged or recycled.

2. Waste disposal in landfills shall be minimized to the greatest extent possible.

a. Waste Diversion Goals.

1) Demolition, Major Remodeling: Minimum 10% of total project waste shall be diverted from landfill.

2) Interior Remodeling: Minimum 10% of total project waste shall be diverted from landfill.

b. The following waste categories, at a minimum, shall be diverted from landfill:

1) Green waste (biodegradable landscaping materials).

a) Soil.

b) Inert material (concrete, asphalt, masonry).

c) Clean dimensional wood, palette wood.

d) Engineered wood products: plywood, particle board, I-joists, etc.

e) Cardboard, paper, packaging.

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f) Asphalt roofing materials.

g) Insulation.

h) Gypsum board.

i) Carpet and pad.

j) Paint.

k) Plastics: ABS, PVC.

l) Beverage containers.

C. Description of Work.

1. Includes:

a. Waste Management Plan development and implementation.

1) Meetings to discuss goals, issues and training for the Waste Management

Plan.

2) Techniques to minimize waste generation.

3) Sorting and separation of waste materials.

4) Reuse of salvaged materials on site.

5) Salvage of existing materials and items for reuse or resale.

6) Recycling of materials that cannot be reused or sold.

7) Record keeping of receipts and records of salvaged, recycled or land filled materials.

2. Related Elements:

a. Alternates.

b. Construction Waste Management.

c. Site Demolition.

d. Site Clearing.

e. Slope Protection/Erosion Control.

f. Asphalt Concrete.

g. Crushed Stone Paving.

h. Portland Cement Concrete Paving.

i. Valve Boxes.

j. Storm Sewers.

k. Chain Link Fences and Gates.

l. Walk, Road and Parking Appurtenances.

m. Miscellaneous Landscaping Materials.

n. Concrete, Concrete Formwork, and Concrete Reinforcement.

o. Cast-in-Place Concrete.

p. Unit Masonry.

q. Structural Steel.

r. Steel Roof Deck/Steel Floor Deck.

s. Cold Formed Metal Framing.

t. Metal Fabrications.

u. Rough and Finish Carpentry.

v. Engineered Structural Wood.

w. Plastic Lumber.

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x. Building Insulation.

y. Modified Bitumen Roofing.

z. Metal Doors.

aa. Wood and Plastic Doors and Frames.

bb. Metal Support Systems.

cc. Gypsum Wallboard.

dd. Acoustical Treatment.

ee. Resilient Flooring.

ff. Tile and Carpet.

gg. Painting.

hh. Toilet Compartments.

ii. Louvers and Vents.

jj. Signage and Graphics.

kk. Ductwork and Ductwork Accessories

D. Definitions.

1. Class III Landfill: A landfill that accepts non-hazardous resources such as household, commercial and industrial waste resulting from construction, remodeling, repair and demolition operations.

2. Clean: Untreated and unpainted; uncontaminated with adhesives, oils, solvents, mastics and like products.

3. Construction and Demolition Waste: Includes all non-hazardous resources resulting from construction, remodeling, alterations, repair and demolition operations.

4. Dismantle: The process of parting out a building in such a way as to preserve the usefulness of its materials and components.

5. Disposal: Acceptance of solid wastes at a legally operating facility for the purpose of land filling (includes Class III landfills and inert fills).

6. Inert Backfill Site: A location, other than inert fill or other disposal facility, to which inert materials are taken for the purpose of filling an excavation, shoring or other soil engineering operation.

7. Inert Fill: A facility that can legally accept inert waste, such as asphalt and concrete exclusively for the purpose of disposal.

8. Inert Solids/Inert Waste: Non-liquid solid resources including, but not limited to, soil and concrete that does not contain hazardous waste or soluble pollutants at concentrations in excess of water-quality objectives established by a regional water board, and does not contain significant quantities of decomposable solid resources.

9. Mixed Debris: Loads that include commingled recyclable and non-recyclable materials generated at the construction site.

10. Mixed Debris Recycling Facility: A solid resource processing facility that accepts loads of mixed construction and demolition debris for the purpose of recovering re-usable and recyclable materials and disposing non-recyclable materials.

11. Permitted Waste Hauler: A company that holds a valid permit to collect and transport solid wastes from individuals or businesses for the purpose of recycling or disposal.

12. Recycling: The process of sorting, cleansing, treating, and reconstituting materials for the purpose of using the altered form in the manufacture of a new product. Recycling does not include burning, incinerating or thermally destroying solid waste.

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a. On-site Recycling. Materials that are sorted and processed on site for use in an altered state in the work, i.e. concrete crushed for use as a sub-base in paving.

b. Off-site Recycling. Materials hauled to a location and used in an altered form in the manufacture of new products.

13. Recycling Facility: An operation that can legally accept materials for the purpose of processing the materials into an altered form for the manufacture of new products.

Depending on the types of materials accepted and operating procedures, a recycling facility may or may not be required to have a solid waste facility permit or be regulated by the local enforcement agency.

14. Re-Use: Materials that are recovered for use in the same form, on-site or off-site.

15. Return: To give back reusable items or unused products to vendors for credit.

16. Salvage: To remove waste materials from the site for resale or re-use by a third party.

17. Source-Separated Materials: Materials that are sorted by type at the site for the purpose of reuse and recycling.

18. Solid Waste: Materials that have been designated as non-recyclable and are discarded for the purposes of disposal.

19. Transfer Station: A facility that can legally accept solid waste for the purpose of temporarily storing the materials for re-loading onto other trucks and transporting them to a landfill for disposal or recovering some materials for re-use or recycling.

E. Guides. No preference is given to the recycles listed below; they are listed for the convenience of the contractor.

1. Dirt/clean fill.

2. Green/landscaping waste.

3. Concrete, asphaltic concrete.

4. Cardboard, paper, packaging.

5. Clean dimensional wood, palette wood.

6. Usable palettes.

7. Metals from banding, ductwork, piping, rebar, roofing, other trim, steel, iron, galvanized sheet steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, zinc, lead, brass, and bronze.

8. Carpet and pad.

9. Gypsum board.

10. Paint.

11. Insulation.

12. Asphalt shingles.

13. Beverage containers.

F. Submittals.

1. Waste Management Plan. Prior to any waste removal, the Contractor shall submit their

Waste Management Plan to the ARS. The Plan shall contain the following:

a. Analysis of the estimated job site waste to be generated, including types and quantities.

b. Proposed alternatives to land filling. Contractor shall prepare a list of each material proposed to be salvaged, re-used, or recycled during the course of the project.

c. Methods handling of materials to be recycled.

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2. On Site:

a. Materials separation

b. Materials storage

c. Materials protection, where applicable

3. Off site:

a. Provide name of mixed debris recycling facility; include list of materials to be recycled.

b. Procedures. A description of the means to be employed in recycling the above materials consistent with requirements for acceptance by designated facilities.

c. Landfill Options. The name of the landfill(s) where trash will be disposed of.

1) Meetings. Contractor shall conduct Construction Waste Management meetings. Meetings shall include the Subcontractor, the Project Manager and representatives as designated by the Contracting Officer. At a minimum, waste management goals and issues shall be discussed at pre-bid meetings, pre-construction meetings and regular job-site meetings.

2) Transportation. A description of the means of transportation of the recyclable materials (whether materials will be site-separated and self-hauled to designated facilities, or whether mixed materials will be collected by a waste hauler and removed from the site) and destination of materials.

3) Waste Management Plan Implementation.

a) Manager. The contractor shall designate an on-site party (or parties) responsible for instructing workers and subcontractors and overseeing and documenting results of the Waste Management Plan for the project.

b) Distribution. The contractor shall distribute copies of the Waste

Management Plan to the Contracting Officer and Location Manager.

c) Instruction. The contractor shall provide on-site instruction of appropriate separation, handling, recycling, salvage, reuse and return methods to be used by all parties at appropriate stages of the project.

d) Separation Facilities. The contractor shall lay out and label a specific area to facilitate separation of materials for reuse, salvage, recycling, and return. Recycling and waste bin areas are to be kept neat and clean and clearly marked in order to avoid contamination or mixing of materials.

e) Hazardous Wastes. Hazardous wastes shall be separated, stored, and disposed of according to local, state and federal regulations.

4. Reports: The Contractor shall submit (monthly, quarterly, at end of job) a Waste

Management Progress Report. The report shall contain the amount (in tons or cubic yards) of material land filled from the project, the identity of the landfill, the total amount of tipping fees paid at the landfill and the total disposal cost. Include legible copies of manifests, weight tickets, receipts and invoices. Manifests shall be from recycle and/or disposal site operators that can legally accept the materials for the purpose of reuse, recycling or disposal.

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5. For each material recycled, reused or salvaged from the project, provide the following:

a. Amount (in tons or cubic yards).

b. Date removed from the job site.

c. Receiving party.

d. Transportation cost.

e. Amount of any money paid or received for the recycled or salvaged material. Net total cost or savings of salvage or recycling each material. Attach manifests, weight tickets, receipts, and/or invoices. Indicate the project information, including project title, name of company completing form, and beginning and ending dates of period covered by summary form.

PART 2 - WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION

2.1 GENERAL: In addition to any other warranties set out elsewhere in this contract, the

Contractor warrants that work performed under this contract conforms to the contract requirements and is free of any defect of equipment, material or design furnished, or workmanship performed by the Contractor or any of his subcontractors or suppliers at any tier.

Such warranty shall continue for a period of one year from the date of final acceptance of the project. Under this warranty, the Contractor shall remedy at his own expense any such failure to conform or any such defect. In addition, the Contractor shall remedy at his own expense any damage to Government owned or controlled real or personal property, when that damage is the result of the Contractor's failure to conform to contract requirements or any such defect of equipment, material, workmanship, or design. The Contractor shall also restore any work damaged in fulfilling the terms of this clause. The Contractor's warranty with respect to work repaired or replaced hereunder will run for one year from the date of such repair or replacement.

2.2 NOTIFICATION AND COMPLIANCE: The Government shall notify the Contractor in writing within a reasonable time after the discovery of any failure, defect, or damage. Should the

Contractor fail to remedy any failure, defect, or damage described in paragraph 1.1.1 above within a reasonable time after receipt of notice thereof, the Government shall have the right to replace or repair and have the cost billed to the Contractor.

2.3 EXPRESSED WARRANTY: In addition to the other rights and remedies provided by this clause, all subcontractors', manufacturers', and suppliers' warranties expressed or implied, respecting any work and materials shall, at the direction of the Government be enforced by the

Contractor for the benefit of the Government. In such case, if the Contractor's warranty under paragraph 2.1 above has expired, any suit directed by the Government to enforce a subcontractor's, manufacturer's, or supplier's warranty shall be at the expense of the

Government. The Contractor shall obtain any warranties which the subcontractors, manufacturers, or suppliers would give in normal commercial practice. If so directed by the

Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall require any such warranties to be executed in writing to the Government.

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2.4 LATENT DEFECTS: The Warranty specified herein shall not limit the Government's rights with respect to latent defects, gross mistake, or fraud.

END OF SECTION 01 0100

FORMS

HOT WORK PERMIT

NEEDED WHEN ANY SPARK OR HEAT PRODUCING EQUIPMENT IS TO BE USED

Project Name:

Name of Contractor’s Firm:

Contractor Contact Name:

Contractor Contact Telephone Number

Date:

Building/Location:

Work To Be Done:

Any Special Precautions:

Fire Watch Required: Yes No

The location where the work is to be performed has been examined, necessary precautions have been taken, and permission is granted for this work.

Signed

(Contractor Individual Responsible for Authorizing Hot Work)

Permit Expires: (Date)

Time Hot Work Started: Time Hot Work Completed:

FINAL CHECK-UP

Work area and all adjacent areas to which sparks and heat might have spread (including floors above and below and on opposite sides of walls) were inspected 30 minutes after the work was completed and were found fire safe.

Signed

Contractor’s Fire Watch)

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Date

ATTENTION

Before approving any cutting and welding permit, the contractor’s authorized representative or their appointee shall inspect the work area and confirm that precautions have been taken to prevent fire in accordance with NFPA

Standard No. 51B.

PRECAUTIONS

• Sprinklers are in service where installed

• Cutting and welding equipment in good repair

• Within 35 feet; floors swept clean of combustible, no combustible material or flammable liquids, all wall and floor openings covered, and covers suspended beneath work to collect sparks

• When working on enclosed equipment and in confined space, equipment and area is free of flammable vapors

• Fire watch provided during and 30 minutes after operation (60 minutes for torch applied roofing operations)

• Portable fire extinguisher with adequate rating available in the immediate vicinity

• Standpipe system in service where installed

• Protection of any sprinkler heads when hot work is in close proximity

• Smoking prohibited in immediate vicinity

• Non-combustible shields provided when hot work is done near combustible walls, partitions, floors, roofs

• Prohibition of hot work on pipes contacting combustible walls

• Personnel trained in use of equipment including portable fire extinguishers and sounding a fire alarm

• Final check-up conducted after 30 minute

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DAILY INSPECTION FORM

INSTRUCTIONS: This form is to be utilized when hazards are posed by NFPA 101 deficiencies or construction activities are in progress. Remediation must be implemented upon project start and continuously enforced through project completion to provide a level of life safety comparable to that described in the Life Safety Code. Submit completed forms to the Contracting Officer.

Project Name: Project Number:

Construction & Impact Description: Construction Location:

Affected Areas:

Project COR: Project Start Date:

Project Competent Person (CP): Estimated Duration:

Completion Date:

Contractor:

GC Supervisor: Telephone:

Contractor CP:

Inspection Period:

Responses: SUN MON TUE WED THR FRI SAT

1. Are exits readily accessible and provide unobstructed egress?

2. Have alternate exits been established if required due to

3. If alternate exits have been established, are personnel in the area informed and aware of their relocation?

4. Are the existing and relocated exits clearly marked and able to be

5. Are evacuation routes posted with follow-up inspections required

6. Are written procedures and guidelines posted in the immediate and adjacent areas for what to do and who to call in the event of a fire

7. Are personnel in immediate/adjacent areas aware and informed in procedures and guidelines to follow in the event of fire

8. Is there free and unobstructed access to services for emergency personnel (eg, fire, medical, security)?

9. Are fire alarm (eg, pull station), detection (eg, smoke/heat), suppression (eg, sprinkler, extinguisher) systems in working

10. If the fire alarm, detection, suppression systems are impaired or temporarily non-functional, has a fire watch for the area, as required or necessary, been trained and established?

11. If the fire alarm, detection, suppression systems are impaired, have measures been taken to provide temporary equivalent equipment and/or systems for adequate protection? Note date for

12. If the fire alarm, detection, suppression systems are impaired, are equivalent equipment/systems inspected and tested

13. If temporary fire alarm, detection, suppression systems are installed, are personnel in the area aware and trained on how to operate or utilize them in the event of fire or emergency?

14. Has the “No Smoking” policy been posted, implemented and enforced in the construction area?

15. Are temporary partitions built to be fire/smoke tight with fire retardant noncombustible material and inspected daily for

16. Is construction site access restricted to authorized personnel only including warning signs and secured at the end of each

Inspection Period:

Responses:

SUN

MON

TUE

WED

THR

FRI

SAT

17. Is construction area hazard surveillance conducted daily?

18. Is construction area storage, waste, debris and excess materials being daily managed properly to reduce fire or safety

19. Are construction activities and materials prosecuted, handled, stored, and secured in an orderly and safe manner?

20. Is the generation, spread and exposure of construction dust, fumes, noise, odor, smoke controlled with appropriate fume, odor, vapor ventilation provided to control noxious, infectious, toxic exposure and store/protect flammable/combustible products?

21. Has a GC Safety Manager been designated with routine site safety meetings conducted to ensure awareness of Life Safety

22. Is personnel protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses, ear plugs, hard hats) required and being used?

23. If there are hand/safety rails, scaffolding or ladders required, are they in place, in good condition and being used in a

24. Are the construction site (buildings and exterior grounds) hazards (e.g., fall/trip) guarded and free of potential safety

25. Do electrical panels, temporary wiring, extension cords (3 wire grounded type), tools, and equipment appear to be installed, utilized, and functioning in a safe manner?

26. If there are temporary electrical outlets provided, do they have ground fault protection at the receptacle/panel?

27. If hazardous equipment/systems need to be de-energized, are applicable “Lockout/Tagout” procedures being followed?

28. Are utility services (e.g., electrical, steam, water, waste, gas) properly secured at the end of each day?

29. If there is any hot work (welding, soldering, cutting) being performed within the construction site, have additional fire safety precautions been taken and necessary equipment provided?

30. If there is any hot work (welding, soldering, cutting) being performed on the construction site, has Contracting Officer been notified? Has the Hot Work Permit been approved?

31. If hazardous products are present, are they limited to the amount needed and used daily?

32. Are hazardous products disposed according to EPA

33. Are all hazardous products present or being used (e.g., flammable, combustible, corrosive, noxious) labeled with MSDS information readily available?

34. If infection control is required, are the appropriate policies and procedures known and being followed?

35. Are all safety incidents documented and reported to the Contracting Officer?

Contractor CP Initials Performing Daily Inspections:

Inspection Comments/Findings: (PROVIDE DETAILED EXPLAINATION OF

EXCEPTIONS/DEFICIENTIES)

Signature/Date:

Project CP GC Safety Manager

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE • AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE

CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE

IMPORTANT: Read instructions on reverse before completing this form.

CONTRACT NO. AMOUNT CALENDAR DAYS STARTING DATE COMPLETION DATE

PROJECT CONTRACTOR'S NAME & ADDRESS (Include Zip code)

LOCATION

PROGRESS SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS

(Use in conjunction with ARS Form 372)

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

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DESCRIPTION OF

BRANCH OF WORK Value

A

Percent of work

B

DATE

Start Complete

C D

Completed this period

E

Previously Completed

F

Total Completed

G

Following items to be used for Change

Orders, Amendments, and other.

24. %

25. %

26. %

27. %

28. %

29. %

30. %

31. %

TOTAL

REMARKS

CONTRACTOR'S SIGNATURE DATE CONTRACTING OFFICER'S APPROVAL DATE

Form ARS-371 (11/84) Previous edition may be used. USDA-ARS

This form was electronically produced by USDA/ARS/OCIO/EASB.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF FORM ARS - 371

The construction Progress - Payment Schedule shall be submitted within 14 calendar days after the date of receipt of Notice to Proceed.

1. Complete blocks entitled: Contract Number, Amount, Calendar Days, Starting Date, Completion Date, Project, Location, and Contractor's Name and Address.

2. Complete Column A, Value, indicating a complete breakdown of each branch of work in dollar value.

3. Complete Column B, Percent of Work, showing the percentage of each branch of work in relation to the whole project.

4. Complete Columns C and D to show the approximate dates each branch of work will begin and be completed. Final completion date in Column D must not exceed the completion date at the top of the form.

5. Contractor shall sign the form at the bottom and submit to the Contracting Officer for his approval. An approved copy will be returned to the Contractor for his file.

This form is required even though partial payments are not requested. If partial payments are requested, a copy of the approved Form ARS-371 must accompany each Payment Request (Form

ARS-372), and Columns E, F, and G must be filled in according to the work completed.

Form ARS-371 (Reverse)

CONTRACTOR'S REQUEST FOR PAYMENT TRANSMITTAL

CONTRACT NO. PARTIAL PAYMENT NO.

FINAL PAYMENT

PROJECT REQUISITION NO.

LOCATION FOR PERIOD BEGINNING ENDING

ITEM AMOUNT

1. Amount of original contract

2. Change orders and/or amendments

3. Total adjusted contract prices

4. Value of work completed to end of period

5. Value of material stored at the site (Itemize below)

6. Total value of work completed and stored material (Line 4 plus Line 5).

7. Less % retainage

8. Total due contractor thru end of this period

9. Less previous requests

10. Net amount due contractor this payment

CONTRACTOR'S CERTIFICATION OF PAYMENT

By signing this request for payment, I certify that I have made payment from the proceeds of prior payments, and that I will make timely payment from the proceeds of this payment, of amounts due my subcontractors and suppliers in accordance with my con-tractual arrangements with them.

SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTOR'S AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE DATE SIGNED

RECOMMENDED FOR PAYMENT (Signature of EPM, COR, CM or A.E. as ppropriate) DATE SIGNED

CONCUR (Signature of EPM or COR as appropriate) DATE SIGNED

Form ARS-372 (11/84) Replaces SEA-372 (1/79) which may be used. USDA-ARS

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