ConstructionStandard2016.pdf

STANDARD 1

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS

September 2016

STANDARD 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1.1 – GENERAL CONDITIONS

1.1.1 STANDARDS AND PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

1. General

2. Standards

3. Project Specifications

4. Bidding Schedule

5. Applicability of Standards

6. Conflict in Requirements

1.1.2 GENERAL CONTRACT DEFINITIONS

1.1.3 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK

1. Prosecution of the Work

2. Safety and Health Program

3. Outage Restrictions

4. Submittal Format and Approval Time

1.1.4 CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM

1. General

2. Estimate of Earnings

3. Submittals

4. Format and Detail

1.1.5 CONSTRUCTION SURVEYS

1. General

2. Submittals

3. Personnel Qualifications

4. Equipment and Material

5. Records

6. Data Collectors

7. Field Books

8. Differing Conditions

9. Cleanup

10. Access Roads

11. Degree of Accuracy

1.1.6 BREAKDOWN OF CONTRACT PRICES

1. General

2. Submittals

3. Format and Detail

4. Forms

SECTION 1.2 – MATERIAL

1.2.1 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS REGARDING MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE

1.2.2 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED MATERIAL

1. Estimated Delivery Dates

2. Estimated Costs

3. Points of Delivery

4. Unloading of Material

5. Drawings and Data

1.2.3 CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED MATERIAL

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1. General

2. Drawings and Data

1.2.4 MATERIAL INSPECTION

1. General

2. Substitution of Material

3. Inspection of Material

1.2.5 REFERENCE STANDARDS

1. General

2. Obtaining Reference Standards

3. Addresses

SECTION 1.3 – LOCAL CONDITIONS

1.3.1 RIGHTS-OF-WAY

1.3.2 ACCESS TO THE WORK AND HAUL ROUTES

1. General

2. Investigations

3. Existing Roads

4. Haul Routes

1.3.3 USE OF LAND FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES

1. Government Land

2. Private Land

1.3.4 PROTECTION OF EXISTING INSTALLATIONS

1. General

2. Submittals

3. Protective Installations

4. Contractor’s Noncompliance

1.3.5 RAILROADS, HIGHWAYS, AND UTILITY LINES

1. General

2. Protective Measures

3. Stringing Over Energized Power Lines

SECTION 1.4 – SAFETY AND HEALTH

1.4.1 SAFETY AND HEALTH, GENERAL

1. General

2. Conflict in Requirements

3. Compliance with Codes and Standards

4. Superintendent Qualifications and Responsibilities

5. Contractor's Safety and Health Program

6. Job Hazard Analysis

7. Joint Western and Contractor Safety Meetings

8. Failure to Comply

9. Accident Records and Reporting

10. Testing and Data

1.4.2 PUBLIC SAFETY

1. Roads

2. Railroads

1.4.3 EMPLOYEE REQUIREMENTS

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1. General

2. Training

3. Physical Examination

4. Operators

1.4.4 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

1. General

2. Minimum Wearing Apparel

3. Hard Hats

4. High-Visibility Clothing

5. Fall Protection Systems

6. Scaffolding

7. Ladders

8. Respiratory Protection

9. Chemical Protection Equipment

10. Protective Chaps

11. Foot Protection During Chain Saw Use

1.4.5 EXCAVATION

1. Buried Utilities

2. Method of Cable Location

3. Unattended Excavation

4. Equipment Access

5. Employee Protection

1.4.6 EXPLOSIVES AND BLASTING

1. General

2. Blasting Plans

3. Explosives

4. Drilling Dust Control

5. Vibration and Damage Control

6. Blaster Certification

1.4.7 MATERIAL HANDLING AND STORAGE

1. General

2. Critical Lifts

1.4.8 STRUCTURE ERECTION

1. General

2. Communication

3. Temporary Structure Support

4. Tools

1.4.9 ELECTRICAL MINIMUM APPROACH DISTANCE

1.4.10 EQUIPMENT

1. General

2. Rollover Protective Structures And Seat Belts

1.4.11 LIFTING DEVICES

1. General

2. Mobile Cranes

3. Aerial Work Devices

4. Forklifts As Elevated Platforms

5. Work Platforms

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6. Fabricated Mobile Lifting Devices

7. Load Performance Test

8. Repairs

9. Rigging

10. Unknown Loads

1.4.12 CONDUCTOR OR OVERHEAD GROUND WIRE SUSPENDED WORK CARTS

1. Design

2. Hoisting and Installing

3. Existing Facilities

1.4.13 AVIATION

1. General

2. Program Requirements

1.4.14 GROUNDS, BONDS, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE DEVICES

1. General

2. Definitions

3. Testing and Certification

4. Installation and Removal of Protective Ground Leads

1.4.15 CLEARANCES, HOT LINE ORDERS, AND SPECIAL WORK PERMITS

1. General

2. Definitions

3. Procedures to Obtain Clearances and Hot Line Orders

4. Special Work Permit Procedures

5. Procedures for Release of a Special Work Permit

6. Transfer of Responsibility for Special Work Permit

1.4.16 SUBSTATION SAFETY

1. General

2. Supervision and Authorization

3. Restricted Areas

4. Electrical Equipment Containing SF6

5. Additional Requirements

1.4.17 TRANSMISSION LINE SAFETY

1. General

2. Supervision and Authorization

3. Stringing Plan

4. Conductor and Overhead Ground Wire Stringing

1.4.18 REMOVAL OR UPGRADING OF EXISTING TRANSMISSION LINE

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SECTION 1.1 – GENERAL CONDITIONS

1.1.1 STANDARDS AND PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS:

1. GENERAL: Western uses standards and project specifications for constructing substation and transmission line projects. The standards, project specifications, standard drawings, and project drawings together completely describe the project to be constructed.

2. STANDARDS: The standards contain general requirements for constructing substation and transmission line projects. The standards are specifications that describe material, standards of quality, and requirements that are applicable to Western construction projects.

3. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS: Project specifications are issued for each project. The project specifications describe the specific requirements for the construction project, describe the work contained in Bidding Schedule items, and may specify measurement for payment. The project specifications may list requirements that are in addition to the standards and may list requirements that modify or take exception to the standards.

4. BIDDING SCHEDULE: The Bidding Schedule is listed in Section B of the contract. If the Bidding

Schedule contains a single item for the entire project, then the cost of performing work under the contract shall be included in the single item. If the Bidding Schedule contains numerous items, then the cost of performing work shall be included in the appropriate items as listed in the project specifications. If work, required by the specifications and drawings, is not listed as included in a separate item, then the cost of the work shall be included in other Bidding Schedule items as applicable.

5. APPLICABILITY OF STANDARDS: Use only the portions of each standard that are relevant to work described in the project specifications.

6. CONFLICT IN REQUIREMENTS: If a conflict occurs between the project specifications and the standards, the project specifications shall govern.

1.1.2 GENERAL CONTRACT DEFINITIONS:

In addition to the terms and abbreviations covered in Section 1.2.4, “Reference Standards” and the “Definitions” and “Specifications and Drawings for Construction” Contract Clauses, the terms and definitions listed below apply:

“Western” or “Western Area Power Administration” as used herein means the Government.

“COR” as used herein means the person duly appointed as the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

“Approved” or “approval” as used herein shall mean approved by the COR, except where another specific authority is designated.

“Material” or “materials,” as used herein to denote items furnished by the Contractor or by Western, mean machinery, equipment, components, products, or any other item incorporated in the work.

“Provide” or “providing” as used herein shall mean “furnish and install” or “furnishing and installing,” including labor and material to construct or install an item complete and ready for use.

Where “provide,” “install,” “furnish,” “repair,” or words of similar import are used, it shall be understood that reference to the Contractor is intended unless clearly indicated otherwise.

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“Section” as used in the standards shall mean written text designated by a section number (e.g., 1.1.6) and include subsections under the referenced designation.

“PCB” or “PCBs” as used herein shall mean polychlorinated biphenyl or polychlorinated biphenyls.

“Bidding Schedule” as used herein shall mean Section B of this solicitation.

“Removing” as used herein shall mean remove and dispose unless otherwise directed.

1.1.3 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK:

1. PROSECUTION OF THE WORK: The capacity of the Contractor's construction plant, sequence of operations, method of operation, and the forces employed shall be subject to the COR's approval and shall ensure the completion of the work within the specified period of time.

2. SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM: Prior to start of field construction operations at the job site, submit a Safety and Health Program as specified under Section 1.4, "Safety and Health.”

3. OUTAGE RESTRICTIONS: Western’s substations and transmission lines are under the jurisdiction of Western's power operation and maintenance staff and are subject to their standard operating procedures and regulations. Provisions will be made to de-energize only those buses and circuits necessary to accomplish the work. Western will give outages based on system operating conditions at the time outages are requested. Time and length of outages will be at Western's discretion. Certain operating facilities will be released only at prescheduled times in order to maintain the continuity of commercial electrical service.

4. SUBMITTAL FORMAT AND APPROVAL TIME: All submittals shall include the Western contract number, Western project title, and the Bidding Schedule Contract Line Item Number (CLIN). The standards and project specifications list approval times for submittals. These review times apply to each separate submittal or resubmittal whether drawings or data are approved, not approved, or returned for revision. If Western uses time in excess of the above-stated number of days for reviewing any submittal or resubmittal, the excess time will be added to time allowed for completion of the work affected by such excess time; except, if the review of two or more separate submittals or resubmittals is late and results in concurrent days of excess time, such days will be counted only once in computing an extension of completion date. Number of calendar days required for review of drawings or data submitted or resubmitted for approval will include the date drawings or data are received by Western and will extend through date of return mailing to the Contractor.

1.1.4 CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM:

1. GENERAL: Submit a construction program for approval in accordance with the contract clause titled "Schedules for Construction Contracts”. Pending approval of the program, proceed with work in accordance with the proposed construction program.

2. ESTIMATE OF EARNINGS: Construction program shall show the percentage of work for each line item or portion of work scheduled for completion each month and include an estimate of earnings by months.

Program approval shall not obligate Western to provide funds in any manner other than as provided in the contract clauses and special contract requirements.

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3. SUBMITTALS:

(1) Form of Submittal: Submit three prints of construction program and each revised program.

(2) Revisions: Revise construction program to keep it current; enter on program actual progress at end of each progress payment period, or at such other intervals as directed, and submit two marked prints of program to the COR.

4. FORMAT AND DETAIL: Construction program shall show in detail the Contractor's schedule of operations and shall provide for orderly performance of the work. Construction program shall show the following:

(1) Sequence of operations.

(2) Dates for commencing and completing work on the controlling features.

(3) Order issue and delivery dates for Contractor-furnished material.

(4) Lead times required for Government-furnished construction drawings. Lead times greater than

75-days shall be justified.

(5) Dates Contractor-prepared drawings will be submitted for approval.

(6) Dates and duration of required power outages.

1.1.5 CONSTRUCTION SURVEYS:

1. GENERAL: Conform to the requirements of the contract clause titled "Layout of Work" and to the following requirements:

(1) Establish lines and grades from existing structures or survey control as directed by the COR for control and measurements at the site.

(2) Establish lines and grades that control the work at the location so that they are set to the limit marks and tolerances identified in Section 1.1.5.11 “Degree of Accuracy" or as shown on the drawings.

(3) No payment will be made for work necessary to correct misaligned tangent or facility structures or features in either the horizontal or vertical plane.

2. SUBMITTALS:

(1) Prior to beginning any phase of the survey work, submit to the COR a proposed plan that demonstrates that the lines and grades, established by the Contractor for control of the work, will meet the requirements of the project specifications.

(2) Submit data collector dump, computer printout, and field books to the COR.

3. PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS: Survey work shall be done under the direction of a qualified surveyor or engineer approved by the COR. The number of qualified surveying personnel required will vary with the workloads, and sufficient qualified survey personnel shall be available to perform the required work.

4. EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL: Furnish labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, operation supplies, and incidentals for the work.

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5. RECORDS: Survey notes that show field procedures and field data shall be recorded and certified by the person in responsible charge of the survey work.

6. DATA COLLECTORS: If data collectors are utilized in conjunction with total station equipment, the COR shall be provided with a certified copy of the data collector dump and the computer printout of the survey calculations showing initial and finalized data. The data collector dump shall be annotated to reflect, at each occupied station, the date and time data is collected, stations occupied, back sight, foresight, angle turned, distance measured, and difference in vertical elevation.

7. FIELD BOOKS: If field books are utilized in conjunction with conventional equipment, the original field notes, computations, and other records for the purpose of layout and quantity surveys shall be recorded in duplicating field books. Immediately upon completing and reducing the notes for a survey or portion of a survey, furnish a duplicate copy to the COR. Upon completing a field book, submit the original field survey book to the COR for filing.

8. DIFFERING CONDITIONS: Conditions encountered during construction that are different from those represented on the drawings shall be brought to the attention of Western's Field Representative. Once verified by Western's Field Representative, the Contractor shall accurately record the condition and furnish the corrected drawing to Western in accordance with Standard 15

- Drawings Section 15.2, "As-Built Drawings".

9. CLEANUP: Except for permanent survey markers and material that locate proposed facilities, stakes, pins, rebar, spikes, and other material shall be removed from the surface and within the top 15-inches of the topsoil as a part of final cleanup.

10. ACCESS ROADS: Stake and mark Western-provided access road rights-of-way in accordance with the legal descriptions and tract plats furnished by Western.

11. DEGREE OF ACCURACY: Provide the following:

(1) Substations: Points for cross sections shall be located to the nearest 0.1 (1/10th) of a foot horizontally and vertically. Levels shall close within 0.05 (5/100th) of a foot times the square root of the length of the circuit in miles. Final grade stakes (blue tops) for concrete shall be set to 0.01 (1/100th) of a foot. Alignment of tangents and curves shall be within 0.1 (1/10th) of a foot. Points for structures shall be set to the nearest 0.01 (1/100th) of a foot, except where operational function of special features or installations of metalwork and equipment require closer tolerances.

(2) Access Roads: On land in rural areas, establish the centerline of the access road with a horizontal positional closure of 1:2500 or better. On land in residential or commercial areas, establish the centerline of the access road with a horizontal positional closure of 1:5000 or better.

(3) Transmission Lines:

1) Lattice Steel Towers:

Survey Marks for Points of Intersection (P.I.) and Tangent Transmission Line Structures:

In grassland, pasture, desert, or grazing areas, the rebar is flush with the ground. In crop land, the rebar is buried 12-inches to 14-inches below ground surface. Western has located the center of each transmission line P.I. structure on the transmission line

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Western has located the center of each tangent transmission line structure on the transmission line centerline and marked it with a #4 rebar (1/2-inch). Western will only provide survey crew services to re-establish transmission line P.I.

a. Leg Extension Determination Sheets: After award of contract, the COR will provide the Contractor with copies of Western's "Leg Extension Determination Sheet.”

b. Horizontal and Vertical Control: After award of contract, the COR will furnish the Contractor with data that may include a set of drawings titled "Schematic Control and Land Monumentation Diagram" which identifies the horizontal and vertical control network established by Western. Using the horizontal control at the P.I.'s furnished by Western:

(a) Stake auger points for footings and construct the transmission line towers to plus or minus 1/10th foot of the base elevation shown on the plan and profile drawings.

(b) Recover structure sites and verify or re-establish the horizontal location of tangent structures sites; and insure the centerline point of each transmission line structure site is within 0.2 foot of the true tangent line between P.I.'s and within plus or minus 1.0 foot of the correct centerline station.

(c) Verify that the ahead and back span lengths at recovered tangent structure sites agree with the plan and profile drawings. The results, including the magnitude of any difference, shall be given to the COR prior to foundation construction.

2) Single Shaft Steel, H-Frame Steel Pole, Wood Pole Single, and Wood Pole H-Frame:

3) Steel Pole Structures, Light Duty Steel Pole Structures, and Wood Pole Structures:

Survey Marks for P.I. and Tangent Transmission Line Structures: In grassland, pasture, desert, or grazing areas, the rebar is flush with the ground. In crop land, the rebar is buried 12-inches to 14-inches below ground surface.

Western has located the center of each transmission line P.I. structure on the transmission line centerline and marked it with a #5 rebar (5/8-inch-diameter) affixed with an aluminum cap imprinted with the survey control number and punch mark. Western has located the center of each tangent transmission line structure on the transmission line centerline and marked it with a #4 rebar (1/2-inch-diameter). Western will only provide survey crew services to re-establish transmission line P.I.

c. Horizontal and Vertical Control: After award of contract, the COR will furnish the

Contractor with data that may include a set of drawings titled "Schematic Control and Land Monumentation Diagram" which identifies the horizontal and vertical control network established by Western. Using the horizontal control at the P.I.'s furnished by Western:

(a) Recover structure sites and verify or re-establish the horizontal location of tangent structure sites; and insure the centerline point of each transmission line structure site is within 0.2-foot of the true tangent line between P.I.'s and within plus or minus 1.0-foot of the correct centerline station.

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(b) Verify that the ahead and back span lengths at recovered tangent structure sites agree with the plan and profile drawings. The results, including the magnitude of any differences, shall be given to the COR prior to foundation construction.

(c) Stake auger points for the footings or structures and, if required, the guys for tangent and P.I. structures. Guys shall be located with an accuracy of plus or minus 1-foot (1.0). The accuracies shall be measured from angle points shown on the plan and profile drawings.

(4) Microwave Stations: In remote areas, Western will locate and mark tower and support centers with #4 or #5 rebar. Western will provide a reference azimuth from the tower center.

1) In remote areas, establish three protected reference points for the Western-established tower or support center. These reference points shall be established outside of the area under construction.

2) Antennas shall be oriented within 1 degree, plus or minus, of the azimuth specified.

Towers shall be constructed so the antenna is located within 6-inches (0.5-foot), plus or minus, of the height specified.

1.1.6 BREAKDOWN OF CONTRACT PRICES:

1. GENERAL: In addition to the requirements of the contract clause titled "Payments Under Fixed Price Construction Contracts”, the Contractor shall submit a detailed breakdown of the total contract price.

2. SUBMITTALS: The price breakdown shall be submitted in triplicate to the COR designated in this contract within 30-calendar days after the date of notice to proceed.

3. FORMAT AND DETAIL: The breakdown of contract costs shall be arranged by bid item with a further, more detailed division into the various kinds of work which make up the bid item. Contract costs shall be furnished for each bid item detailing the various kinds of work covered in the technical paragraphs of the specifications. The cost breakdown shall show the quantities of each type of work, the unit prices for materials, labor, and equipment, as well as the total price. The Contractor shall obtain cost information from its subcontractor(s) as required, to provide the Government with a complete breakdown of the actual bid price.

4. FORMS: Western may furnish forms for the Contractors use in providing the cost breakdown.

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SECTION 1.2 – MATERIAL

1.2.1 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS REGARDING MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE:

A 6-foot clear zone shall be maintained inside the perimeter. Outside the perimeter every attempt shall be made to maintain a 6-foot clear zone. This includes but is not limited to stored items such as insulators, conductors, poles, equipment, and vegetation.

1.2.2 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED MATERIAL:

Government-furnished material shall be in accordance with the following:

1. ESTIMATED DELIVERY DATES: Estimated delivery dates are provided for developing a construction program. These delivery dates are not guaranteed, but Western will make reasonable efforts to secure delivery of the items within the time period shown.

2. ESTIMATED COSTS: Estimated costs are provided so bidders may include applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties on Government-furnished material. These costs are not guaranteed, but are Western's best estimates at time of bidding.

3. POINTS OF DELIVERY: Load and haul material from the delivery points to the work.

4. UNLOADING OF MATERIAL: Provide prompt unloading of material. Western will back charge the Contractor for demurrage charges incurred due to failure to unload trucks promptly. Report to the COR, in writing, within 24-hours after unloading, any shortage or damage to material when delivered.

5. DRAWINGS AND DATA: Western will furnish one print of wiring diagrams for Government-furnished control, metering, relaying, and communications equipment when the equipment is delivered.

1.2.3 CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED MATERIAL:

1. GENERAL: Furnish material for completing the work. Material shall be new and of current manufacture. Refer to the contract clause titled "Material and Workmanship" for additional material requirements.

2. DRAWINGS AND DATA: Western will furnish wiring diagrams of Contractor-furnished equipment

90-days after receipt of informational drawings and data as required in Standard 9 – Substation – Electrical, Section 9.1.3.

1.2.4 MATERIAL INSPECTION:

1. GENERAL: Submit purchase orders and advance notification as follows:

(1) Purchase Orders: Submit purchase orders for the electrical equipment and for the steel structures. Within 10-working-days after purchase orders are awarded, submit one copy of electrical equipment purchase orders to the Electrical Engineer and one copy of steel structure purchase orders to the Civil Engineer. The purchase orders shall describe the material and give the Bidding Schedule item number. To permit scheduling of Government inspection, furnish the following information for each purchase order: the manufacturer, manufacturer location, name of contact and phone number, start date and duration of fabrication, applicable dates of testing, and shipping date.

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(2) Advance Notification: To permit scheduling of Government inspection, provide at least 7-work-days' advance notification of when Government inspection of material or witness of test is required. Seven workdays' advance notification shall also be given prior to shipping material.

2. SUBSTITUTION OF MATERIAL: Provide the type and grade of material specified from any source. If the specified material is not available, substitute material, approved in writing, may be used. Adjustment will be made in favor of Western if the substitute material costs less to the Contractor than the material specified.

If the substitution involves an adjustment in Western's favor, then a contract change will be issued in accordance with the "Changes" clause.

3. INSPECTION OF MATERIAL: Inspect material in accordance with the “Inspection of

Construction” clause.

1.2.5 REFERENCE STANDARDS:

1. GENERAL: Reference to ANSI, ASTM, and other reference standards and codes shall be to the most current edition. If material is not specified by ANSI, ASTM, or other standards or codes, material furnished shall be of standard commercial quality. Where types, grades, or other options offered in the referenced specifications are not specified in these standards or project specifications, material furnished will be acceptable if in accordance with any one of the types, grades, or options offered.

2. OBTAINING REFERENCE STANDARDS: Standards, and codes published by associations or other standardizing agencies shall be obtained directly from those agencies.

3. ADDRESSES: Obtain other referenced specifications, standards, and codes from the addresses listed below. Information on specifications, standards, and codes not listed below may be obtained from the Civil or Electrical Engineer.

AA-Aluminum Association, Inc., 900 19th Street NW., Suite 300, Washington, D.C. 20006-2168

AAMA-American Architectural Aluminum Manufacturers Association, 1540 East Dundee Road, Suite 310, Palatine, IL 60067

AASHTO-American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, 444 North Capitol Street NW., Suite 249, Washington, D.C. 20001

ACI-American Concrete Institute, 22400 West 7 Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48219-1849

AISC-American Institute of Steel Construction, 1 East Wacker Drive, Suite 3100, Chicago, IL 60601-2001

AISI-American Iron and Steel Institute, 1101 17th Street NW., Suite 1300, Washington, D.C.

20036

AMCA-Air Movement and Control Association, Inc., 30 West University Drive, Arlington Heights, IL 60004-1893

ANSI-American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42nd Street, 13th Floor, New York, NY 10036

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APA-American Plywood Association, 7011 South 19th Street, P.O. Box 11700, Tacoma, WA 98411-0700

ASHRAE-American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc., 1791 Tullie Circle NE., Atlanta, GA 30329-2305

ASME-American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 345 East 47th Street, New York, NY 10017

ASTM-American Society for Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1187

AWI-Architectural Woodwork Institute, P.O. Box 1550, Centerville, VA 22020

AWPA-American Wood-Preservers' Association, P.O. Box 286, Woodstock, MD 21163-0286

AWS-American Welding Society, Inc., 550 NW. Le Jeune Road, P.O. Box 351040, Miami, FL 33125

AWWA-American Water Works Association, 6666 West Quincy Avenue, Denver, CO 80235

BIA-Brick Institute of America, 1750 Old Meadow Road, McLean, VA 22102

BuRec-Bureau of Reclamation, Engineering and Research Center, Denver Federal Center, Building 67, Denver, CO 80225

CFR-Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207

CISCA-Ceilings and Interior Systems Contractors Association, 579 West North Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126

EIA-Electronic Industries Association, c/o Global Engineering, 15 Inverness Way East, Englewood, CO 80112-5704

EPA-Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C.

FM-Factory Mutual Engineering and Research Corp., 1151 Boston-Providence Turnpike, Norwood, MA 02062

IBC-International Building Council, 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Sixth Floor, Washington D.C.

20001

IEEE-Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, 445 Hoes Lane, P.O. Box 1331, Piscataway, NJ 08855-1331

IES-Illuminating Engineering Society, 345 East 47th Street, New York, NY 10017

IPCEA-Insulated Cable Engineers Association, P.O. Box P, South Yarmouth, MA 02664

JIC-Joint Industrial Council, 7901 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22101

LRFD - Load and Resistance Factor Design, AISC, Manual of Steel Construction, American Institute of Steel Construction, 1 East Wacker Drive, Suite 3100, Chicago, IL 60601-2001.

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MBMA-Metal Building Manufacturers Association, Inc., 1300 Sumner Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115

NAAMM-National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers, 600 South Federal Street, Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60605

NACE-National Association of Corrosion Engineers, 1440 South Creek Drive, P.O. Box 218340, Houston, TX 77218-8340

NEC-National Electrical Code, National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park, P.O.

Box 9101, Quincy, MA 02269-9101

NEMA-National Electrical Manufacturers Association, 2101 L Street NW., Suite 300, Washington, D.C. 20037

NESC-National Electrical Safety Code, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, 445 Hoes Lane, P.O. Box 1331, Piscataway, NJ 08855-1331

NFPA-National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park, P.O. Box 9101, Quincy, MA 02269

NFOPA-National Forest Products Association, 1619 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20036

NKCA-National Kitchen Cabinet Association, P.O. Box 6830, Falls Church, VA 22046

NSF-NSF International, P.O. Box 130140, Ann Arbor, MI 48113-0140

OSHA-Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 3rd and Constitution Avenues, Washington, D.C. 20210

PCA-Portland Cement Association, Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL 60076

PCI-Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute, 175 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1859, Chicago, IL 60604

PS-Product Standard, U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20203

RIS-Redwood Inspection Service, One Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

SAE-SAE International, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001

SDI-Steel Deck Institute, P. O. Box 9506, Canton, OH 44711-9506

SJI-Steel Joist Institute, 1205 48th Avenue North, Suite A, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

SMACNA-Sheet Metal and Air-Conditioning Contractors National Association, Inc., 4201 Lafayette Center Drive, Chantilly, VA 22021

SSPC-Steel Structures Painting Council, 4516 Henry, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

TCA-Tile Council of America, Inc., P. O. Box 326, Princeton, NJ 08542-0326

TPI-Truss Plate Institute, Inc., 583 D'Onofrio Drive, Suite 200, Madison, WI 53719

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UBC-Uniform Building Code, International Conference of Building Officials, 5360 South Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601

UL-Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062

UPC-Uniform Plumbing Code-International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, 5032 Alhambra Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90032

WWPA-Western Wood Products Association, 522 SW. 5th Avenue, Yeon Building, Portland,OR 97204-2122

1-16 September 2016

SECTION 1.3 – LOCAL CONDITIONS

1.3.1 RIGHTS-OF-WAY:

Western will furnish the right-of-way or site for the work and the right-of-way for access to the work over routes established by Western.

1.3.2 ACCESS TO THE WORK AND HAUL ROUTES:

1. GENERAL: Rights-of-way for access to the work from existing roads will be provided as specified above. Perform work on the rights-of-way necessary for access to the site. Construct and maintain haul roads, access roads, bridges, and drainage structures required for construction operations.

2. INVESTIGATIONS: Investigate the condition and availability of public and private roads and clearances, restrictions, bridge-load limits, bond requirements, and other limitations that may affect transportation and ingress and egress at the job site. Unavailability of transportation facilities or limitations thereon shall not become a basis for claims for damages or extension of time.

3. EXISTING ROADS: Existing roads are available subject to applicable restrictions. Meet conditions imposed upon the use of existing roads by those having jurisdiction, including seasonal environmental and other limitations or restrictions. Pay excess size and weight fees, and post bonds conditioned upon repair of road damage.

4. HAUL ROUTES: Intra job hauling over public highways, roads, and bridges shall be in accordance with applicable local regulations and shall minimize interference with local traffic.

Where haul routes cross railroads, public highways or roads, provide barricades, flag persons, and other necessary precautions for safety of the public as required by Section 1.4, "Safety and Health.”

1.3.3 USE OF LAND FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES:

1. GOVERNMENT LAND: Government land, controlled by Western, may be used for field offices, storage yards, shops, and other facilities if such use will not interfere with work of other contractors or of the Government in the vicinity, or with reservations made by Western for use of the land.

Refer to the contract clause titled "Operations and Storage Areas" for additional requirements.

The COR's approval shall be obtained prior to use of Government land.

2. PRIVATE LAND: If private land is used, make necessary arrangements with the owner and pay rentals or other costs.

1.3.4 PROTECTION OF EXISTING INSTALLATIONS:

1. GENERAL: In addition to the contract clause titled "Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements,” obtain the location of buried conduit, pipe, cable, ground mat, and other buried items prior to performing excavations in the existing installation. Use proper methods for protecting existing installations during excavating and backfilling operations and when installing equipment and material.

Fences on right-of-way shall be removed where necessary and replaced to the original condition or better when the work is finished.

2. SUBMITTALS: Prior to starting excavation in an energized substation, submit to the COR for approval a cable location plan and print of locations. The plan shall give proposed methods of locating existing buried cable and include methods of identifying subsurface cable installations

1-17 September 2016 within the work area and methods of surface marking of cable locations and lines of excavation.

When locating cable, wires shall not be loosened or removed from the terminals, and signals shall not be induced into the control circuit. The substation shall remain operational and the methods used for cable location shall not interfere with operation of the substation. Excavation will not be allowed until cable location has been marked on the ground and the COR has received a marked print showing the cable location.

3. PROTECTIVE INSTALLATIONS: Protective installations shall permit operation of existing equipment and facilities while construction work is in progress. Remove protective installations after they have served their purpose. Material furnished to provide protection shall remain the Contractor's property.

Where existing fences are removed to facilitate the work, temporary fence protection for lands adjacent to the right-of-way shall be provided at all times during the continuation of the contract.

Such temporary fence protection shall be adequate to prevent public access to restricted areas.

Temporary fencing constructed on the right-of-way shall be removed by the Contractor as part of the cleanup operations prior to final acceptance of the completed work.

4. CONTRACTOR’S NONCOMPLIANCE: If the Contractor does not provide the necessary fences and gates to adequately protect property adjacent to the right-of-way within a reasonable time after need for such protection arises, Western will have the work performed and back charge the Contractor.

1.3.5 RAILROADS, HIGHWAYS, AND UTILITY LINES:

1. GENERAL: Make necessary provisions and perform work required to avoid interference with the operation or maintenance of railroads, highways, and overhead utility lines, including transmission, telegraph, and telephone lines, in a manner satisfactory to the owners or operators thereof and to Western. If required, furnish liability insurance, indemnity and other bonds, and required permits.

2. PROTECTIVE MEASURES: Provide and maintain required watchmen, signals, guards, and temporary structures in accordance with Section 1.4.2, “Public Safety.”

3. STRINGING OVER ENERGIZED POWER LINES: When stringing transmission line conductors or overhead ground wires over energized electric power lines, notify the owners or operators thereof of the period of time required for stringing, and obtain a written acknowledgment of such notice.

Present the acknowledgment to the COR before stringing of the crossing span is started.

Stringing operations shall conform to the applicable safety and transmission line stringing provisions of Section 1.4, “Safety and Health.”

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SECTION 1.4 – SAFETY AND HEALTH

1.4.1 SAFETY AND HEALTH, GENERAL:

1. GENERAL: In addition to the contract clause titled "Accident Prevention,” conduct a Safety and Health Program and take necessary precautions to protect the safety and health of employees and members of the public and to prevent damage to public and private property. Do not allow employees, whether directly employed or employed through subcontract or onsite supply contract, to work in surroundings or under working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to their health or safety.

Western's commitment and policy concerning occupational safety and health is printed on the inside back cover of the project specifications. This statement is incorporated into these standards and shall be incorporated into the Contractor's safety program.

2. CONFLICT IN REQUIREMENTS: If there is a conflict between the requirements of the standards, project specifications, and applicable Federal, State, or local safety, health, or industrial regulations or codes, the more stringent requirements shall prevail.

3. COMPLIANCE WITH CODES AND STANDARDS: Comply with the latest effective Occupational

Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards 29 C.F.R. 1910 and 29 C.F.R. 1926 and other applicable Federal, State, and local regulations. In any State where the State OSHA's plan is accepted by the Federal Government, comply with the State OSHA regulations. Keep a copy of applicable OSHA standards at the job site. Certain OSHA standards have been referenced for emphasis. OSHA standards shall apply, whether referenced or not.

4. SUPERINTENDENT QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(1) General:

1) De-energized Substation Construction: For work in a de-energized substation, the superintendent shall have a minimum of 3-years' experience as a superintendent or foreman in high-voltage substation construction.

2) Energized Substation Construction: For work in an energized substation, the superintendent shall have a minimum of 3-years experience as a superintendent or foreman in high-voltage substation construction, including 1 year of experience in energized substations.

3) Transmission Line Construction: The superintendent shall have a minimum of 3-years experience as a superintendent or foreman in high-voltage transmission line construction.

4) General Construction: The superintendent shall have a minimum of 3-years experience as a superintendent or foreman in the type of construction contained in the project specifications.

5) OSHA Knowledge: The superintendent shall have demonstrated knowledge of applicable OSHA construction safety standards.

(2) Superintendent's Resume: The superintendent's resume shall be submitted as part of the Contractor's Safety and Health Program and shall include the following:

1) Work history relating to above requirements.

2) Three job-related references.

3) Current first aid and CPR certificates.

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4) Listing of safety and health training.

(3) Responsibilities: The superintendent's primary responsibilities shall be to provide oversight and supervision of onsite work activities. Superintendents shall be in a non-work status during work requiring a Hot Line Order, Clearance, or other critical phases of work as determined by the COR.

5. CONTRACTOR'S SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM: Submit six printed copies or one electronic copy of a proposed Safety and Health Program (Program) to the COR for approval at least 10-days prior to start of construction operations. The Contractor will keep one hard copy of the approved Program on-site at all times. On-site construction operations shall not begin until approval of the Program. Approval of the Program, including amendments and supplements thereto, is for the purpose of determining compliance with the standards and project specifications only and shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for the safety and health of persons and property. The Program shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(1) Designation of the on-site superintendent to carry out the Program. Include superintendent's resume of qualifications and experience in the type of work to be performed and safety and hazard recognition training.

(2) Statement of company Safety and Health Policy encompassing compliance with applicable

Federal, State, and local safety standards and the safety and health requirements of the standards and project specifications.

(3) Provision for first aid, medical care of injured employees, and emergency response telephone numbers as required by OSHA 1926.50, "Medical Services and First Aid.” For fieldwork involving two or more employees at a work location, at least two trained persons shall be available. For fixed work locations, the number of trained persons available shall be sufficient to enable emergency treatment to begin within four minutes of an accident.

(4) Provision for training employees in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions using methods such as new employee orientation, weekly "tool box" meetings, and job hazard analysis.

(5) Fire protection procedures and facilities, including requirements in OSHA 1926, Subpart F, "Fire Protection and Prevention.”

(6) Health and sanitation facilities, including requirements in OSHA 1926.51, "Sanitation.”

(7) Procedures for specific sequences of work to ensure adequate activity hazard analysis of hazards and provision of protective measures (e.g., demolition, excavation, structure erection, stringing operations, grounding, working adjacent to energized electrical equipment, etc.).

(8) Provisions for the use and furnishing of personal protective equipment.

(9) Procedures for protecting the public.

(10) Company policy and procedures for enforcing safety and health regulations.

(11) Copy of the current certificate of compliance with industrial compensation insurance statutes.

(12) Procedures as required by OSHA 1926, Subpart D, "Occupational Health and Environmental

Controls”.

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(13) A comprehensive daily inspection program for inspecting tools, equipment, and facilities. The inspection program shall document observed hazards and the corrective actions taken.

(14) Fall protection policy and program identifying hazards and listing equipment and procedures the Contractor is planning on using for this specific project that meets the requirements of OSHA 1926 and applicable Western standards. A list of Contractor approved employees, to work at height when fall protection is required, shall be provided to the COR.

(15) Lockout/Tagout and Arc Flash Requirements: Submit a lockout/tagout program, specific to equipment and circuits being worked on, which complies with the requirements listed in OSHA 1926.417, "Lockout and Tagging of Circuits"; OSHA 1926.957, "Construction in Energized Substations"; OSHA 1910.269,and NFPA 70E.

(16) Provision for line-clearance tree trimming operations including requirements in

OSHA 1910.266. “Logging operations” and 1910.269(r). “Electrical power generation, transmission, and distribution”. Include qualifications and certification of training.

6. JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS:

(1) A Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) is a study of a job or activity to identify hazards or potential accidents associated with each step or task, and develop solutions that will eliminate, modify, or prevent such hazards or accidents. For simple tasks, the JHA may be a thought process for a single employee task; it may be a verbal discussion as part of a tailgate safety meeting;

or it may be a verbal discussion between a Supervisor and employee when work is assigned.

(2) For complex, high risk tasks, or as directed by the COR, a written JHA shall be prepared by the Supervisor in consultation with the employees. It also may involve second level or higher supervision, as in the case of a separate written work procedure. In all cases, the analysis shall include those participating in the task, and a signature or initials of all participants shall be required.

(3) The JHA shall consist of the following: date; identification of Employee Group(s); location and directions to the work site; narrative description of work to be accomplished; list of identified hazards and how to minimize or eliminate, including specific personal protective equipment;

appropriate apparel; special instructions or limitations; list of all special equipment and tools;

and sequence of steps, or, when required, a detailed step-by-step work procedure.

7. JOINT WESTERN AND CONTRACTOR SAFETY MEETINGS:

(1) Commencement of Construction: Prior to beginning onsite construction, a preconstruction safety meeting will be conducted with the Contractor's supervisory personnel and Western for review of the Contractor's Safety and Health Program.

(2) Management Safety Awareness Meeting: After commencement of construction, the

Contractor's management, subcontractor's management, and Western's management shall conduct a management safety awareness meeting, including the Contractor's supervisors and work force. This meeting shall be for the purpose of demonstrating to project personnel that the Contractor and Western are totally committed to providing a safe work place.

Additional meetings will be required as necessary to ensure a majority of employees have participated.

(3) Periodic Joint Safety Meetings: Periodic joint safety meetings with the Contractor's supervisory personnel and Western will be conducted throughout the contract.

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8. FAILURE TO COMPLY: Failure to implement, monitor, and enforce the Safety and Health Program and the requirements of the standards and project specifications may result in the Contracting Officer's directed removal of the job superintendent or may result in suspension of work as provided by the contract clause entitled "Accident Prevention", or both. Western's failure to order discontinuance of the Contractor's operations shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for the safety and health of personnel and property.

9. ACCIDENT RECORDS AND REPORTING: Maintain and furnish accurate records and reports to

Western as directed by the COR. Verbal notifications are required immediately, and written reports are required within 48-hours on job-related deaths, occupational diseases, traumatic injuries to employees or the public, and property damage caused by an accident as follows:

(1) Personal Injury/Illness:

1) Job-Related Injuries/Illnesses: Job-related injuries/illnesses to Contractor employees shall be reported to the COR. Injuries/illnesses shall be posted to the OSHA 300 Log and OSHA Form 301 and shall be available for review by the COR.

2) Public Injury: Injuries to the public arising out of this contract shall be reported to the

COR.

(2) Equipment and Motor Vehicle Accidents: Work site equipment and motor vehicle accidents, regardless of extent of injury or cost, shall be reported to the COR.

(3) Property Damage: Property damage or loss in excess of $1,000 resulting from any accident shall be reported to the COR. Damage to Government or public property, regardless of cost, shall be reported to the COR.

When requested by the COR, participate in any investigation of accidents or incidents, including near-miss-type incidents.

10. TESTING AND DATA: Prior to onsite use, furnish the COR with copies of certifications, test records, and technical data as follows:

(1) Load performance tests in accordance with Section 1.4.11, "Lifting Devices.”

(2) Annual inspections for cranes and aerial lifts shall be performed by a qualified, independent party, accredited by the Crane Certification Association of America, or the manufacturer.

Crane annual inspection records shall be in accordance with OSHA 1926 Subpart CC, “Cranes and Derricks in Construction”, and annual inspection reports of aerial lift equipment in accordance with ANSI A92. Copies of the reports and any deficiencies corrected for repairs made since the inspection was performed shall be provided to the COR. Copies of the reports and certifications shall also be maintained in the lifting device.

(3) Brake performance test in accordance with Section 1.4.10 "Equipment.”

(4) Test results of protective ground leads in accordance with Section 1.4.14 "Grounds, Bonds, and Other Protective Devices.”

(5) Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for each paint, oil, epoxy, insulating medium, curing compound, herbicide, and other hazardous material.

(6) The manufacturer's load rating for each hoist and grip.

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(7) Certification of fabricated mobile lifting devices and field-fabricated rigging devices in accordance with Section…