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DOWNTOWN LIBRARY AFFORDABLE

HOUSING PROJECT

PROJECT MANUAL

August 5, 2025

ISSUED FOR CONSTRUCTION – REV A

119 Lincoln Street

Santa Cruz, CA

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SECTION 00 01 10

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 01 -- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 23 00 - Alternates

01 50 50 - Erosion Control

01 57 23 - Storm Water Pollution Control

DIVISION 02 -- EXISTING CONDITIONS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 03 -- CONCRETE

03 00 00 - Concrete General

03 05 16 – Underslab Vapor Barrier

03 10 00 - Concrete Formwork

03 15 00 - Concrete Accessories

03 20 00 - Concrete Reinforcing

03 23 00 - Stressing Tendons

03 30 00 - Cast-in-Place Concrete

03 37 13 - Shotcrete

03 54 00 - Cast Underlayment and Sound Attenuation

DIVISION 04 -- MASONRY

04 22 00 - Concrete Unit Masonry

DIVISION 05 -- METALS

05 12 00 - Structural Steel Framing

05 31 10 - Steel Decking

05 40 00 - Cold-Formed Metal Framing

05 50 00 - Metal Fabrications

05 51 00 - Metal Stairs

05 51 33 - Metal Ladders

05 52 13 - Pipe and Tube Railings

05 73 11 - Decorative Metal and Glazed Metal Railings

DIVISION 06 -- WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 - Rough Carpentry

06 16 43 - Gypsum Sheathing

06 20 00 - Finish Carpentry

06 41 00 - Architectural Wood Casework

DIVISION 07 -- THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 13 00 - Sheet Waterproofing

07 14 00 - Fluid-Applied Waterproofing

07 16 16 - Crystalline Waterproofing

07 17 16 - Bentonite Composite Sheet Waterproofing

07 18 00 - Traffic Coatings

07 21 00 - Thermal Insulation

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07 25 00 - Weather Barriers

07 42 13.16 - Metal Plate Wall and Soffit Panels

07 46 23 - Exterior Wood Façade and Assemblies

07 46 46 - Fiber-Cement Siding

07 54 00 - Thermoplastic Membrane Roofing

07 62 00 - Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim

07 72 00 - Roof Accessories

07 72 33 - Vegetated Roof Systems

07 72 26 - Soffit and Siding Vents

07 76 00 - Roof Pavers & Turf Trays

07 81 23 - Intumescent Fire Protection

07 84 00 - Firestopping

07 92 00 - Joint Sealants

DIVISION 08 -- OPENINGS

08 11 13 - Hollow Metal Doors and Frames

08 14 16 - Flush Wood Doors

08 16 13 - Fiberglass Doors

08 33 23 - Overhead Coiling Doors

08 33 44 - Overhead Coiling Fire Curtains

08 43 13 - Aluminum-Framed Storefronts

08 44 01 - Exterior Performance Wall Mock-Up

08 44 13.01 - Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls - Library

08 44 13.02 - Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls - General

08 51 13 - Aluminum Windows

08 53 13 - Vinyl Windows

08 71 00 - Door Hardware

08 80 00 - Glazing

DIVISION 09 -- FINISHES

09 21 16 - Gypsum Board Assemblies

09 22 16 - Non-Structural Metal Framing

09 22 36 - Lath

09 24 00 - Cement Plastering

09 30 00 - Tiling

09 51 00 - Acoustical Ceilings

09 65 00 - Resilient Flooring

09 91 13 - Exterior Painting

09 91 23 - Interior Painting

DIVISION 10 -- SPECIALTIES

10 14 19 – Dimensional Letter Signage

10 14 23 - Panel Signage

10 21 13.19 - Plastic Toilet Compartments

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10 26 00 - Wall and Door Protection

10 28 00 - Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories

10 44 00 - Fire Protection Specialties

10 55 00 - Postal Specialties

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 11 36 - Vehicle Charging Equipment

11 30 13 - Residential Appliances

11 81 29 - Facility Fall Protection

DIVISION 12 -- FURNISHINGS

12 21 13 - Horizontal Louver Blinds

12 21 16 - Vertical Louver Blinds

12 24 00 - Window Shades

12 36 00 - Countertops

12 93 00 - Site Furnishings

12 93 13 - Bicycle Racks

12 93 14 - Bicycle Lockers

DIVISION 13 -- SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 14 -- CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

14 21 00 - Electric Traction Elevators

14 91 00 - Facility Chutes

DIVISION 15 -- (NOT USED) (FOR MECHANICAL, SEE DIVISIONS 21, 22, AND 23)

DIVISION 16 -- (NOT USED) (FOR ELECTRICAL, SEE DIVISIONS 25, 26, 27, 28, AND 29)

DIVISION 21 -- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 05 00 - Common Work Results for Fire Suppression

21 10 00 - Fire Suppression Systems

DIVISION 22 -- PLUMBING

22 05 00 - Common Work Results for Plumbing

22 05 13 - Common Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment

22 05 19 - Meters and Gauges for Plumbing Piping

22 05 23 - General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping

22 05 29 - Hangers and Supports for Plumbing Piping and Equipment

22 05 48 - Vibration and Seismic Control for Plumbing Piping and Equipment

22 05 53 - Identification for Plumbing Piping and Equipment

22 07 00 - Plumbing Insulation

22 11 16 - Domestic Water Piping

22 11 17 - Pex Piping

22 11 24 - Domestic Water Pumps

22 13 16 - Sanitary Waste and Vent Piping

22 30 00 - Plumbing Equipment

22 31 00 - Domestic Water Softeners

22 34 00 - Heat Pump, Domestic Water Heaters

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22 40 00 - Plumbing Fixtures

DIVISION 23 -- HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 00 - Common Work Results For HVAC

23 05 13 - Common Motor Requirements for HVAC Equipment

23 05 29 - Hangers and Supports for HVAC Piping and Equipment

23 05 48 - Vibration and Seismic Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment

23 05 53 - Identification for HVAC Ducts and Equipment

23 05 93 - Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC

23 07 00 - HVAC Insulation

23 09 93 - Sequence of Operations for HVAC Controls

23 23 00 - Refrigerant Piping

23 31 13 - Metal Ducts

23 33 00 - Air Duct Accessories

23 34 23 - HVAC Power Ventilators

23 37 00 - Air Outlets and Inlets

23 41 00 - Particulate Air Filtration

23 63 13 - Air-Cooled Condensers

23 81 13 - Packaged Terminal Heat Pump Units

23 81 19 - Fan Coil Units

DIVISION 25 -- INTEGRATED AUTOMATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 26 -- ELECTRICAL

26 05 00 - Common Work Results for Electrical

26 05 19 - Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables

26 05 26 - Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems

26 05 33 - Raceways and Boxes for Electrical Systems

26 05 48 - Vibration and Seismic Controls for Electrical Systems

26 05 53 - Identification for Electrical Systems

26 24 00 - Switchboards and Panelboards

26 27 26 - Wiring Devices

26 28 16 - Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers

26 29 13 - Enclosed Controllers

26 33 00 - Three-Phase Central Inverter System

26 43 13 - Surge Protection for Low Voltage Electrical Power Circuits

26 51 00 - Interior Lighting

26 56 00 - Exterior Lighting

26 60 00 - Lighting Accessories

DIVISION 27 -- COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 00 - Common Work Results for Communications

27 10 00 - Structured Cabling

27 20 00 - Communication and Data-Processing Equipment

27 41 16 - New Building Television Equipment

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DIVISION 28 -- ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 13 00 - Access Control and Telephone Entry Equipment

28 16 00 - Intrusion Detection

28 23 00 - Electronic Surveillance

28 31 00 - Fire Alarm and Detection Systems

DIVISION 31 -- EARTHWORK

31 10 00 - Site Clearing

31 20 00 - Earth Moving

31 21 00 - Utility Trenching and Backfill

31 23 19 - Dewatering

DIVISION 32 -- EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 11 00 - Pavement Base Course

32 12 16 - Asphalt Paving

32 13 13 - Concrete Pavement

32 13 18 - Cement and Concrete for Exterior

32 13 75 - Concrete Curbs and Gutters

32 14 00 - Slurry Seal

32 14 12 - Precast Concrete Paving Units

32 18 16 - Playground Protective Surfacing

32 84 00 - Irrigation

32 92 00 - Planting

32 94 22 - Planters

DIVISION 33 -- UTILITIES

33 10 00 - Water Systems

33 30 00 - Sanitary Sewer System

33 41 00 - Storm Utility Drainage Piping

33 46 00 - Subdrainage

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SECTION 01 23 00

ALTERNATES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Description of Alternates.

1.02 SCHEDULE OF ALTERNATES

A. Alternate No. 1

1. In place of white finished appliances at the accessible and adaptable units. Provide

Stainless steel appliances. Includes refrigerators, dishwashers, ranges, microwaves, and range hoods.

B. Alternate No. 2

1. In place of the specified free standing electric ranges at all units and common area, provide Induction electric cooktops and wall ovens. Finishes per spec, white at accessible and adaptable units, stainless steel at manager units and common areas.

a. Induction Cooktop: GE Profile Energy Star 30" built in touch control induction cooktop

b. Model Number: PHP7030DTBB

c. Wall Oven: GE 24" Electric Single Self Cleaning wall oven

d. Model Number: JRP20WJWW

C. Alternate No. 3

1. In place of white finished induction cook tops and white finished wall ovens at the accessible and adaptable units per alternate 2. Provide stainless steel induction cook tops and stainless steel ovens

D. Alternate No. 4

1. In place of specified Insinkerator Badger 500 1/2 HP Garbage Disposal, provide equivalent GE Garbage Disposal.

E. Alternate No. 5

1. In place of specified Insinkerator Badger 500 1/2 HP Garbage Disposal, provide equivalent Moen Garbage Disposal.

F. Alternate No. 6

1. At base of exterior stucco walls, in locations showing 3'-0" Stucco wainscot. Provide 36" precast concrete wainscot.

a. Veristone, https://veristone.com/, 36" wainscot, Oakwood hone or approved equal.

G. Alternate No. 7

1. For exterior stucco finish provide 20/30 Fine finish.

H. Alternate No. 8

1. The Exterior Performance Wall Mock-Up of the library curtain wall system as specified in section 08 44 01 is to be provided as an alternate. This includes the construction and testing of the standalone mockup specified in 08 44 01. In-Situ Mockups specified in sections 08 4413.01, and 08 44 13.02 are still to be provide as part of base bid.

I. Alternate No. 9

1. The Hardy Frame Special Steel Moment Frame with SidePlates by MiTek USA, Inc.

shown at the Library Clerestory may have an alternative design-build deferred submittal design provided by the contractor that satisfies the design requirements for the lateral and gravity steel framing system.

PART 2 PRODUCTS - NOT USED

PART 3 EXECUTION - NOT USED

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SECTION 01 50 50

EROSION CONTROL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Provide all materials, labor and equipment necessary to complete all work as specified herein, including but not limited to the following:

1. Apply specified treatments to all cuts and fill slopes, soil stockpiles, and all disturbed areas.

2. Install all temporary erosion control devices per Plans and Specifications.

B. All other labor and materials reasonably incidental to the satisfactory completion of the work, including cleanup of the site.

1.02 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Caltrans Standard Specifications, 2015

1. Section 21, Erosion Control

B. Association of Official Seed Analysts Procedures C. California State Seed Law of the Department of Food and Agriculture

1.03 SUBMITALL PROCEDURES

A. Submit to Architect and/or Engineer for review for the limited purpose of checking for compliance with information given and the design concept expressed in Contract Documents.

B. Submit Electronic Documents: Submit one electronic copy in PDF format; an electronically-marked up file will be returned. Create PDFs at native size and right-side up; illegible files will be rejected.

C. Use a single transmittal/cover sheet for related items and provide space for General Contractor, Architect, and / or Engineer’s digital review stamps.

D. General Contractor, Architect and / or Engineer’s notations may be made directly on submitted items and/or listed on appended Submittal Review cover sheet.

E. Schedule submittals to expedite the Project, and coordinate submission of related items.

1. For each submittal for review, allow 10 days.

2. For sequential reviews involving Architect's consultants, Owner, or another affected party, allow an additional 7 days.

3. For sequential reviews involving approval from authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ), in addition to Architect's approval, allow an additional 30 days.

F. Product Data Procedures:

1. Submit only information required by individual specification sections.

2. Collect required information into a single submittal.

3. Submit MSDS sheets as required for project onsite safety binder maintained by general contractor before mobilization on site.

G. Shop Drawing Procedures:

1. Prepare accurate, drawn-to-scale, original project specific shop drawing documentation by interpreting Contract Documents and coordinating related work.

2. Contract, any and all mark up should readable PDF, legible.

H. Samples Procedures: (only when samples are requested)

1. Samples will be reviewed for aesthetic, color or finish selection: Submit the number specified in individual specification sections or 3 minimum; of which 1 will be retained by Architect.

2. Identify each item to allow review for applicability in relation to shop drawings showing installation locations.

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3. Include with transmittal high-resolution image files of samples to facilitate electronic review and approval. Provide separate submittal page for each item image.

1.04 SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

A. Substitutions indicate that the proposer has investigated the proposed product, equipment, assembly, or system, and determined that it meets or exceeds the quality level of the specified product, equipment, assembly, or system.

B. The burden of proof is on the proposer.

C. No specific substitution form is required, clearly indicate the following information on the submittal cover sheet/transmittal, provide the following information:

1. Description of Substitution.

2. Reason why the specified item cannot be provided.

3. Differences between proposed substitution and specified item.

D. Impact of Substitution:

1. Savings to Owner for accepting substitution.

2. Change to Contract Time due to accepting substitution.

3. Other impacts

E. Note explicitly any non-compliant characteristics.

F. Identify variations from Contract Documents and product or system limitations that may be detrimental to successful performance of the completed work.

G. Confirm means and methods compatibility with adjoining products and systems.

1.05 CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS

A. Submit manufacturer’s letters of compliance and manufacturer’s literature for the following items:

1. Seed Mixes (or individual items)

2. Mulches

3. Binders/Tackifiers

4. Fertilizer

5. Humate

6. Soil inoculates

7. Straw (Weight receipts from scales shall be required)

8. Erosion Control Blanket

1.06 SITE CONDITION

A. Visit the site to determine existing conditions including access to the site, the nature and extent of existing improvements upon adjacent public and private property, the nature of materials to be encountered, and other factors that may affect the work of this section.

B. Grade the slopes, including track walking the areas to be treated with erosion control treatments.

1.07 WORK SCHEDULE

A. Proceed with work during a period of August 15 through October 15, 2018 or between January 15 and February 15, 2019. The work shall progress as soon as the site becomes available consistent with normal seasonal limitations.

1.08 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. All products shall be delivered to the site in manufacturer’s unopened standard containers bearing original labels showing quantity, analysis and name of manufacturer.

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B. All materials shall be stored in designated areas and in such a manner as to protect them from weather or other conditions that might damage or impair the effectiveness of the product.

1.09 ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES AND TESTS

A. Samples: The Owner reserves the right to take and analyze samples of materials for conformity to the Specifications at any time. On request, seed shall be delivered to the Owner’s Representative 30 days prior to seeding so seed can be tested. Seed samples shall be drawn in accordance with procedures outlined in Association of Official Seed Analysts.

B. Rejected material: Rejected materials shall be removed immediately from the site at Contractor’s expense. Contractor shall pay the cost of testing replacement materials.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 GENERAL

A. All products shall be in conformance with the Specifications listed below. Any changes to products to be used shall be approved, in writing, by the Owner or Owner’s Representative prior to job site delivery.

2.02 SEED MIX

A. Seed shall conform to the provisions in Section 21-2.02F, "Seed," of the Standard Specifications. Individual seed species shall be measured and mixed in the presence of the Owner’s Representative.

B. Seed shall be delivered to the project site in unopened separate containers with the seed tag attached. Containers without a seed tag attached will not be accepted.

C. Composition:

Species Common Name PLS lbs. /acre Gazania Trailing Gazania 4 lbs. /acre

NON-LEGUME SEED

Botanical Name (Common Name)

Percent Germination (Minimum)

Kilograms Pure Live Seed Per Hectare

(Slope Measurement)

Baccharis pilularis var. pilularis (Coyote Bush)

20 0.05

Artemisia californica (California Sagebrush)

25 0.5

Mimulus aurantiacus.

(Sticky Monkeyflower)

25 .1

Elymus glaucus, (Blue Wildrye,)

40 9

Festuca idahoensis (Idaho Festuca)

35 4

Hordium brachyantherum californicum (Meadow Barley)

40 8

Regreen 60 45.0

D. Quality

1. All seed shall be in conformance with the California State Seed Law of the Department of Food and Agriculture. Each seed bag shall be delivered to the site sealed and clearly marked as to species, purity, percent germination, dealer’s guarantee, and dates of test.

In addition, the container shall be labeled to clearly reflect the amount of Pure Live Seed (PLS) contained.

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2. Prior to seeding at the request of the Owner, provide a letter of certification, original Association of Official Seed Analysts (AOSA) seed test results, and calculations of PLS.

3. All legume seed shall be pellet-inoculated. Inoculant sources shall be species specific and shall be applied at a rate of 2 pounds of inoculant per one hundred pounds of seed.

2.03 MULCH

A. Mulch shall be 100% wood hydroseed and shall be composed of wood fiber derived from whole wood chips with no growth or germination inhibiting substances, and shall be manufactured in such a manner that when thoroughly mixed with seed, fertilizer, organic stabilizer, and water, in the proportions specified, will form a homogeneous slurry which is capable of being sprayed to form a porous mat.

B. The fibrous mulch in its air-dry state shall contain no more than 15% by weight of water. The fiber shall have a temporary green dye and shall be accompanied by a certificate of compliance stating that the fiber conforms to these Specifications.

2.04 ORGANIC STABILIZER/TACKIFIER

A. Stabilizer and tackifier shall be an organic substance supplied in powder form and shall be psyllium-based and packed in clearly marked bags stating the contents of each package. The California Department of Food and Agriculture shall certify the material as an Auxiliary Soil Chemical.

2.05 FERTILIZER

A. Fertilizer shall be of commercial quality, conform to the requirements of the California Department of Food and Agriculture Code, shall have a guaranteed analysis for nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium of 7-2-3. Products specified as slow-release shall have been tested and demonstrate a nearly linear release curve.

2.06 HUMATE

A. Humate shall be OMRI listed and contain at least 40 % Humic acid. It shall be a natural granual humic acid based material that functions as an organic chelator and microbial stimulator.

Humate shall not burn plant material and shall be non-toxic and non-staining.

B. Humate Soil Conditioner

Humic Acids (from Leonardite) 40 .00 % Organic matter 40 .00 % - 50.00% Carbon 50.00 % - 60.00% Nitrogen 0.05 % - 1% Phosphoric Acid 0.07 % Potash 0.13 % Sulfur 0.21 % Magnesium 0.18 % Calcium 0.32 % pH 4.0 Soluble Salts 1.8

2.07 MYCORRHIZAL INOCULUM

A. Endo (arbuscular) mycorrhizal inoculum shall be registered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture and consist of spores, mycelium and mycorrhizal root fragments in a solid carrier suitable for handling by hydro-seeding. The carrier shall be the material in which the

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01 50 50 Erosion Control - 5 inoculum was originally produced, and may include organic materials, vermiculite, perlite, calcined clay, or other approved materials consistent with mechanical application and with good plant growth.

B. Each endomycorrhizal inoculum shall carry a supplier's guarantee of 80,000 propagules minimum per kilogram. The minimum propagule count shall be shown on each label provided.

If more than one fungal species is claimed by the supplier, the label shall include a guarantee for each species of mycorrhizal fungus claimed.

C. Endomycorrhizal fungal species shall be suitable for the pH of the soil at the planting site. If the inoculum consists of a mixture of species, no more than 20% of the claimed propagule count shall consist of fungal species known to be unsuitable for the pH of the soil at the planting site.

D. A sample of approximately 28 grams (one ounce) of inoculum will be taken from each inoculum container by the Owner’s Representative. The number of propagules will be determined by laboratory testing. Propagules shall include live spores, mycelial fragments and viable mycorrhizal root fragments.

E. Endomycorrhizal inoculum shall be stored, transported and applied at temperatures of less than 32° C (90° F).

2.08 STRAW

A. Shall be derived from irrigated rice or clean cereal grain straw.

B. Provide evidence that clearance has been obtained from the County Agricultural

Commissioner, as required by law, before straw from outside the County in which it is to be used is delivered to the site of the work.

C. Straw that has been used for bedding is prohibited.

2.09 EQUIPMENT

A. Equipment used for application of slurry shall be a commercial-type Hydro-Seeder and have a built-in agitation system with an operation capacity sufficient to agitate, suspend and homogeneously mix slurry.

B. Tank capacity shall be a minimum of 1,500 gallons and shall be mounted on a truck to allow access to the site.

C. Pump shall be able to generate 150 psi at the nozzle.

D. Straw blowers: Equipment shall be specifically designed and manufactured for the application of straw and shall be of sufficient horsepower to break up and distribute straw at the specified application rate.

2.010 WATER

A. Provide water of potable quality.

B. Add 4-6 lbs. of Vulpia Microstachys or 20 lbs. of Regreen per acre if hydroseeding occurs in the fall or winter months.

C. Hydroseed mix can be obtained from Pacific Coast Seed, Inc., (925) 373-4417.

2.011 EROSION CONTROL BLANKETS

A. Erosion control must be Erosion Control Technology Council (ECTC) Type 2D and made of processed natural fibers that are mechanically, structurally, or chemically bound together to form a continuous matrix that is surrounded by 2 natural nets. Erosion control blanket must comply with the requirements shown in the following table:

Erosion Control Blanket

Requirement Quality characteristic Test method

Type A Type B Type C

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Roll width (min, inches) -- 72

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Matrix (%)

Straw/coconut Woven coir (coconut fiber) Wood excelsior (6 inches or longer)

70/30

USLE C-Factor for a 1:1 (H:V) unvegetated slope -- ≤ 0.20

Shear stress (max, psf) ASTM D6460 1.75

Tensile strength (min, psf) ASTM D5035 75

Functional longevity (months) -- 12

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 SOIL PREPARATION

A. No soil amendments shall be required except as noted on the Plans.

B. Verify:

1. That all areas to receive erosion control treatments are free of vegetation and other objectionable material.

2. That grades are final for permanently treated areas and within reasonable standard for temporary treatments.

3. That all sloped areas are uniformly compacted: wherever possible, the surface compaction of the top 1 foot shall be 85% or less.

3.02 EROSION CONTROL BLANKET INSTALLATION

A. Before placing the erosion control blankets, ensure the subgrade has been graded smooth and has no depressed voids. The subgrade must be free from obstructions, such as tree roots, projecting stones, or foreign matter greater than 1 inch in diameter. Overlap the end of the erosion control blanket by 24 inches. Use 18 inch staples staked at maximum of 4 feet on center in staggered pattern. Do not drive vehicles on the erosion control blanket.

3.03 HYDROSEEDED AREA

A. Areas to receive erosion control treatments include all graded areas as shown on the site plan and other areas as determined by the Owner.

B. Perform erosion control treatments on a section by section basis. On approval of the Owner, and as soon as possible after grading, complete treatments in the following order of priority:

stream zones, graded slopes, non-trafficked road and parking areas, building pads and other flat areas.

C. Re-treat areas disturbed by on-going activities.

D. Preparation: All slurry preparation to be conducted at the job site.

1. Water, mulch, fertilizer, compost, binder and other ingredients shall be added to the tank simultaneously so that the finished load is a homogenous mix of the specified ingredients.

2. Seed shall be added last and shall be discharged within 2 hours. Loads held over 2 hours will be recharged with ½ the seed rate before application.

3. Once fully loaded, the complete slurry shall be agitated for 3-5 minutes to allow for uniform mixing.

E. Application: Apply specified slurry in a sweeping motion to form a uniform application.

1. Step One - with hydroseeder apply:

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a. Seed Mix Total 4 lbs./acre

b. 100% Cellulose Fiber Mulch 500 lbs./acre

c. Biosol 7-2-3 (Organic Fertilizer) 1,600 lbs./acre

d. AM120 (Mycorrhizal Inoculant) 60 lbs./acre

2. Step Two - with straw blower apply:

a. Rice or Clean Cereal Grain Straw 4,000 lbs./acre

3. Step Three - with hydroseeder apply:

a. 100% Cellulose Fiber Mulch 500 lbs./acre

b. M-Binder 100 lbs./acre

4. Under suitable conditions straw shall be uniformly spread at the specified rates. The straw may be pneumatically applied as long as the resulting straw in predominately 3 to 6 inches in length. The straw shall be treated with mulch and tackifier before it can blow off the site but in no case shall straw be left untreated for more than 24 hours. Clean up areas of straw which are blown from the site, and retreat the areas at no additional expense to the Owner.

F. Protection: Stay off treated areas.

G. Unused Loads: If mixture remains in tank for more than 8 hours it shall be removed from the job site at Contractor’s expense.

H. Preliminary Inspection: Notify the Owner’s Representative 48 hours in advance of all seeding.

Inspection and favorable review of completed work shall begin the plant establishment period.

3.04 PLANT ESTABLISHMENT MAINTENANCE

A. General plant maintenance shall immediately follow seeding and continue for 90 days.

B. Protect areas against all damage, including erosion and trespass, and provide proper safeguards. Maintain and keep in good repair all temporary barriers erected to prevent trespassing. Check all barrier and temporary fencing daily, and make immediate repairs or replacements

C. Repair all damage to seeded areas.

D. Maintain constant moisture depth in soil to insure vigorous growth.

3.05 FINAL INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE:

A. Final inspection will be conducted upon completion of maintenance, replacements and corrective work. Five (5) days’ notice shall be given. If project improvements, corrective work, and maintenance have not been performed as specified and to the satisfaction of the Owner’s Representative, maintenance shall continue at Contractor's expense until such time as work has been successfully completed.

3.06 GUARANTEE AND REPLACEMENT

A. Guarantee all planting to be in a healthy, thriving condition until the end of the maintenance period or beyond that time until active growth is evident and for one year from date of acceptance.

B. Replace all seeded areas not in vigorous condition as soon as directed by Owner’s Representative. Seed mixture used for replacement must be of the same kind and quantity as specified in this section.

3.07 CLEAN-UP

A. Erosion control work areas shall be maintained in a neat and orderly condition. Keep paved area free of erosion treatment, soil, and other debris.

B. Overspray: Wash or clean excess material off all areas not intended to receive treatment.

C. Debris: Clean up and remove erosion control associated materials and debris from project site before Final Acceptance.

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SECTION 01 57 23

STORM WATER POLLUTION CONTROL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. All construction or demolition activity, including, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, grading, or excavation, or any other activity that results in a land disturbance shall be subject to the State Water Resources Control Board Construction General Permit Order No. 2009-0009- DWQ (As amended by 2010-0014-DWQ and 2012-0006-DWQ)

B. In compliance with the State and Federal regulations on construction storm water management and urban runoff pollution control, no pollutants will be allowed to enter the storm drainage system.

C. Coordinate with the Owner to ensure the delivery of all engineering, material, labor and equipment for planning, documenting, submitting, monitoring, testing, installing, implementation and maintenance of all surface-water pollution prevention and erosion control measures. This work includes but is not necessarily limited to:

1. Providing a Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) for documentation and planning.

2. Providing a Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) for monitoring and implementation.

3. Preparing and implementing the site-specific Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan

(SWPPP).

4. Submitting to and paying fees to the State Water Resources Control Board on behalf of the Owner.

5. Furnishing, placing, and installing effective measures for preventing runoff of soil, silts, gravel, hazardous chemicals or other materials prohibited by the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) from entering the storm water drainage system.

6. Management of on-site construction materials in such a manner as to prevent said materials from contacting storm water or wash water and running off into the storm drain system.

7. Complying with applicable standards and regulations specified herein.

8. Maintaining the most current revised SWPPP plan at the Contractor’s work site.

9. Reviewing any changes in the SWPPP plan at the weekly progress meetings. The

Contractor shall submit a numbered checklist of the current status of each prevention measure on the job site.

10. Filing reports as required by the Permit.

11. Filing the Notice of Termination (NOT) in a timely manner upon completion.

D. In this section, the term “storm drain system” shall include: storm water conduits; storm drain inlets; and other storm drain structures, street gutters, channels, and ditches.

1.02 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Submit to Architect and/or Engineer for review for the limited purpose of checking for compliance with information given and the design concept expressed in Contract Documents.

B. Submit Electronic Documents: Submit one electronic copy in PDF format; an electronically-marked up file will be returned. Create PDFs at native size and right-side up; illegible files will be rejected.

C. Use a single transmittal/cover sheet for related items and provide space for General Contractor, Architect, and / or Engineer’s digital review stamps.

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D. General Contractor, Architect and / or Engineer’s notations may be made directly on submitted items and/or listed on appended Submittal Review cover sheet.

E. Schedule submittals to expedite the Project, and coordinate submission of related items.

1. For each submittal for review, allow 10 days.

2. For sequential reviews involving Architect's consultants, Owner, or another affected party, allow an additional 7 days.

3. For sequential reviews involving approval from authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ), in addition to Architect's approval, allow an additional 30 days.

F. Product Data Procedures:

1. Submit only information required by individual specification sections.

2. Collect required information into a single submittal.

3. Submit MSDS sheets as required for project onsite safety binder maintained by general contractor before mobilization on site.

G. Shop Drawing Procedures:

1. Prepare accurate, drawn-to-scale, original project specific shop drawing documentation by interpreting Contract Documents and coordinating related work.

2. Contract, any and all mark up should readable PDF, legible.

H. Samples Procedures: (only when samples are requested)

1. Samples will be reviewed for aesthetic, color or finish selection: Submit the number specified in individual specification sections or 3 minimum; of which 1 will be retained by Architect.

2. Identify each item to allow review for applicability in relation to shop drawings showing installation locations.

3. Include with transmittal high-resolution image files of samples to facilitate electronic review and approval. Provide separate submittal page for each item image.

1.03 SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

A. Substitutions indicate that the proposer has investigated the proposed product, equipment, assembly, or system, and determined that it meets or exceeds the quality level of the specified product, equipment, assembly, or system.

B. The burden of proof is on the proposer.

C. No specific substitution form is required, clearly indicate the following information on the submittal cover sheet/transmittal, provide the following information:

1. Description of Substitution.

2. Reason why the specified item cannot be provided.

3. Differences between proposed substitution and specified item.

D. Impact of Substitution:

1. Savings to Owner for accepting substitution.

2. Change to Contract Time due to accepting substitution.

3. Other impacts

E. Note explicitly any non-compliant characteristics.

F. Identify variations from Contract Documents and product or system limitations that may be detrimental to successful performance of the completed work.

G. Confirm means and methods compatibility with adjoining products and systems.

1.04 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. State Water Resources Control Board Construction General Permit for Storm Water Discharges associated with construction and land disturbance activities, adopted Order 2009- 0009-DWQ (As amended by 2010-0014-DWQ and 2012-0006-DWQ)

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1.05 DEFINTIONS

A. LRP: Legally Responsible Party, the owner of the property, the Owner. As the LRP, it is the intention of the Owner to ensure through this Contract that the Contractor shall properly follow, implement, and execute all provisions of the State Water Resources Control Board Construction General Permit for Storm Water Discharges on the behalf of the Owner, and that the Contractor shall include all such costs within their bid. The Owner will review and approve documents as submitted by the Contractor in the SMARTS system, for review by the SWRCB.

B. Data Submitter: Data Submitter is any individual authorized by the LRP or an Approved Signatory to enter data on behalf of the LRP. The Owner will authorize and link the Contractor as a Data Submitter, to allow Contractor to upload and submit the required documents to the SMARTS system.

C. PRD: Permit Registration Documents, which consist of the Notice of Intent, Risk Assessment, Post-Construction Calculations, a Site Map, the SWPPP, a signed certification statement by the LRP, and the annual fee.

D. QSD: Qualified SWPPP Developer, a certified person responsible for preparing, amending and certifying the project SWPPP.

E. QSP: Qualified SWPPP Practitioner, a certified person responsible for non-storm water and storm water visual observations, sampling and analysis, and for ensuring full compliance with the General Permit and implementation of all elements of the SWPPP.

F. RWQCB: Regional Water Quality Control Board, one of nine Regional Boards of the SWRCB.

G. SMARTS: Storm Water Multiple Application and Report Tracking System.

https://smarts.waterboards.ca.gov/smarts/faces/SwSmartsLogin.jsp H. SWRCB: State Water Resources Control Board is the State of California’s State Water Board, responsible for overseeing the permitting process for the SWPPP.

I. SWPPP: Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, to be developed and certified by a QSD and to be implemented by a QSP. QSP shall direct Contractor on all aspects of the SWPPP.

1.06 SUBMITTALS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Ensure that a QSD prepares a site-specific State of California Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) in PDF format and uploads it to the State Water Resources Control Board’s SMARTS system. The Owner will review the submittal and approve it in the SMARTS system, for review by the SWRCB.

B. The preparation of the SWPPP shall be in accordance with the State Regional Water Quality Control Board Order No. 2009-0009-DWQ (as amended by 2010-0014-DWQ and 2012-0006-

DWQ).

C. Permit Registration Documents (PRDs) as defined in Attachment B of the Construction General Permit include the Notice of Intent, Risk Assessment, Post-Construction Calculations, a Site Map, the SWPPP, a signed certification statement by the LRP, and the first annual fee. The Contractor shall ensure the preparation of PRDs on behalf of the Owner and that the Owner supplies the signed LRP certification statement. The Owner will electronically review and approve the PRDs to the State Water Resources Board via the SMARTS system, after they have been uploaded to the SMARTS system.

D. Ensure that electronic PDF files of the project PRDs have been submitted to the SMARTS system on behalf of the Owner within fifteen (15) calendar days after Notice of Award. No construction work shall begin until the Contractor receives written notification from the Owner that the Permit Registration Documents components have been deemed complete by the SMARTS system and a Waste Discharge Identification (WDID) number has been emailed to the Owner by the system.

E. Ensure that the project SWPPP is prepared and certified by a Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD). The Contractor shall ensure that all elements of the project SWPPP will be implemented by a Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP). Both the QSD and QSP must meet the Construction General Permit certification requirements.

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F. Implement, maintain and be responsible for collection and input of data and for the effectiveness of the SWPPP measures in accordance with the Risk Level as determined by the Risk Assessment procedure as described in the General Permit Appendix 1. It is the responsibility of the Contractor’s QSD to determine the Risk Level per the General Permit requirements.

G. Maintain a rain gauge at the site and record daily (Monday through Friday) rainfall amounts until the project is complete.

H. The project SWPPP, at a minimum, shall be prepared to address the following:

1. All known/potential pollutants and their sources associated with construction activities.

2. All non-storm water discharges are identified and either eliminated, controlled, or treated.

3. Best Management Practices (BMPs) are effective and result in the reduction or elimination of pollutants in storm water discharges and authorized non-storm water discharges during construction.

4. Stabilization BMPs installed to reduce or eliminate pollutants after construction are completed, effective, and maintained.

I. The project SWPPP shall be made available at the construction job site during working hours while construction is occurring and shall be made available upon request by the Owner or State Inspector.

J. Notify the Owner if either the QSD or QSP is no longer associated with the work. The Owner shall be notified and a qualified replacement shall be named within twenty-four (24) hours.

K. Ensure that SWPPP Amendment documents, if required, are submitted to the State SMARTS system on behalf of the Owner. Inform the Owner after documents are uploaded to the system so the Owner may process them in the system as required. SWPPP Amendments shall be provided at a minimum of once every three (3) months, if required. If a SWPPP Amendment is not needed, the QSD and QSP shall send notification to the Owner stating “Amendment is not necessary” for the period of construction.

L. All documentation required for Annual Reporting and the Notice of Termination are submitted to the SMARTS system in PDF format in a timely manner as required by the SWRCB. Inform the Owner when documents are ready for Owner certification in the SMARTS system.

1.07 PERMIT VIOLATIONS

A. If there is a Permit violation, the Contractor shall notify the Owner immediately and corrections shall be made as necessary to comply with the General Permit.

B. The Contractor is responsible for any fines, and additional sampling, testing and monitoring that result from their negligence to comply with the General Permit requirements without any compensation from the Owner. If the Owner is forced to pay any fines or fees to the SWRCB due to the negligence of the Contractor to comply with the General Permit requirements, the costs shall be deducted from the Contractor’s contract value.

C. If the Regional Water Quality Board or Owner Representative is at the site, the Contractor shall notify the Owner within twenty-four (24) hours and shall provide a written notice of any deficiencies noted and/or changes requested by the inspector.

D. Violation of the General Permit may cause the Owner to issue a stop-work notice and take necessary actions to require the Contractor to correct and comply with the Permit requirements and regulations. All costs related to the stop-work action and corrective work to comply with the General Permit shall be at the sole expense of the Contractor.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS

A. Products and materials used in the implementation of this work shall be as identified by the approved SWPPP plan and determined by the QSD.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION

A. All construction or demolition activity, including, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, grading, or excavation, or any other activity that results in a land disturbance shall be subject to the State Water Resources Control Board Construction General Permit Order No. 2009-0009- DWQ (As amended by 2010-0014-DWQ and 2012-0006-DWQ)

B. In compliance with the State and Federal regulations on construction storm water management and urban runoff pollution control, no pollutants will be allowed to enter the storm drainage system.

C. The Owner’s Representative have prepared a site-specific Storm Water Pollution Plan (SWPPP) and have prepared and filed the Notice of Intent and will file the Notice of Termination at the end of the project on behalf of the Owner.

D. Coordinate with the Owner to ensure the delivery of all engineering, material, labor and equipment for planning, documenting, submitting, monitoring, testing, installing, implementation and maintenance of all surface-water pollution prevention and erosion control measures. This work includes but is not necessarily limited to:

1. Providing a Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) for monitoring and implementation.

2. Implementing the site-specific Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).

3. Furnishing, placing, and installing effective measures for preventing runoff of soil, silts, gravel, hazardous chemicals or other materials prohibited by the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) from entering the storm water drainage system.

4. Management of on-site construction materials in such a manner as to prevent said materials from contacting storm water or wash water and running off into the storm drain system.

5. Complying with applicable standards and regulations specified herein.

6. Maintaining the most current revised SWPPP plan at the Contractor’s work site.

7. Reviewing any changes in the SWPPP plan at the weekly progress meetings. The

Contractor shall submit a numbered checklist of the current status of each prevention measure on the job site.

E. Have storm water pollution prevention measures in place and conduct inspections daily or as required by RWQCB requirements. Contractor’s QSP shall develop a Rain Event Action Plan as required by the requirements, and Contractor shall bear the costs of all Likely Precipitation Events, and all Qualifying Rain Events. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to be prepared for a rain event in the non-rainy and rainy season, and to be aware of weather predictions. The Owner is not responsible for informing the Contractor of rain predictions.

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SECTION 03 00 00

CONCRETE WORK

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 APPLICABLE SECTIONS

A. The requirements/provisions of the General Conditions and Special Information shall apply to this section.

1.02 SCOPE

A. The work included under this section consists of furnishing all material, supplies, equipment, tools, transportation, and facilities, and performing all labor and services necessary for, required in connection with or properly incidental to furnishing, and installing concrete work as described in this section of the specifications, shown on the accompanying drawings, or reasonably implied therefrom, except as hereinafter specifically excluded.

B. Work Included:

1. All formwork, including any special forms necessary to produce architectural details and/or to accommodate the work of others and removal of forms.

2. All concrete reinforcement, placement, bending and forming thereof.

3. All concrete and cement finishing; all surface treatment and curing, including non-slip finishes and color work.

4. Installation of all reglets, bolts, anchors, cans, sleeves, column anchor bolts, epoxy dowels, etc., whether furnished under this section or by others (except cans and sleeves required under the Electrical and Mechanical Divisions).

5. The furnishing of all items required to be or shown on the drawings as embedded in concrete, which are not specifically required under other sections.

6. Setting headers and screeds. Curing and protecting concrete.

7. Grouting of column bases.

8. Inserts, sleeves, cans, etc., required under the Electrical and Mechanical Divisions.

9. Routing out cracks and saw cutting control joints as required by waterproofing.

10. Sandblasting and application of epoxy bonding agents.

1.03 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Submit to Architect and/or Engineer for review for the limited purpose of checking for compliance with information given and the design concept expressed in Contract Documents.

B. Submit Electronic Documents: Submit one electronic copy in PDF format; an electronically-marked up file will be returned. Create PDFs at native size and right-side up; illegible files will be rejected.

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C. Use a single transmittal/cover sheet for related items and provide space for General Contractor, Architect, and / or Engineer’s digital review stamps.

D. General Contractor, Architect and / or Engineer’s notations may be made directly on submitted items and/or listed on appended Submittal Review cover sheet.

E. Schedule submittals to expedite the Project, and coordinate submission of related items.

1. For each submittal for review, allow 10 days.

2. For sequential reviews involving Architect's consultants, Owner, or another affected party, allow an additional 7 days.

3. For sequential reviews involving approval from authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ), in addition to Architect's approval, allow an additional 30 days.

F. Product Data Procedures:

1. Submit only information required by individual specification sections.

2. Collect required information into a single submittal.

3. Submit MSDS sheets as required for project onsite safety binder maintained by general contractor before mobilization on site.

G. Shop Drawing Procedures:

1. Prepare accurate, drawn-to-scale, original project specific shop drawing documentation by interpreting Contract Documents and coordinating related work.

2. Contract, any and all mark up should readable PDF, legible.

H. Samples Procedures: (only when samples are requested)

1. Samples will be reviewed for aesthetic, color or finish selection: Submit the number specified in individual specification sections or 3 minimum; of which 1 will be retained by Architect.

2. Identify each item to allow review for applicability in relation to shop drawings showing installation locations.

3. Include with transmittal high-resolution image files of samples to facilitate electronic review and approval. Provide separate submittal page for each item image.

1.04 SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

A. Substitutions indicate that the proposer has investigated the proposed product, equipment, assembly, or system, and determined that it meets or exceeds the quality level of the specified product, equipment, assembly, or system.

B. The burden of proof is on the proposer.

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C. No specific substitution form is required, clearly indicate the following information on the submittal cover sheet/transmittal, provide the following information:

1. Description of Substitution.

2. Reason why the specified item cannot be provided.

3. Differences between proposed substitution and specified item.

D. Impact of Substitution:

1. Savings to Owner for accepting substitution.

2. Change to Contract Time due to accepting substitution.

3. Other impacts

E. Note explicitly any non-compliant characteristics.

F. Identify variations from Contract Documents and product or system limitations that may be detrimental to successful performance of the completed work.

G. Confirm means and methods compatibility with adjoining products and systems.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

A. See other sections of this division.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 DEFECTIVE WORK

A. General: Work considered to be defective may be ordered by the Engineer to be replaced in which case the…