Descriptions-Specifications.pdf

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SECTION 011000 - SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Project information.

2. Work covered by Contract Documents.

3. Work under separate contracts.

4. Access to site.

5. Work restrictions.

6. Permits and Fees.

7. Applicable codes, standards, and specifications.

8. Means and methods.

9. Safety.

10. Environmental Protection.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 015000 "Temporary Facilities and Controls" for limitations and procedures governing temporary use of Government's facilities.

1.2 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Location: Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, 6550 Gateway Road, Commerce City, CO 80022

B. Station Contact Information: Tom Ronning, Site Inspector, 303-289-0406

1.3 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. This project includes providing all labor and equipment, and materials to install approximately 14,440 feet of woven wire fence in accordance with the attached specifications, drawings.

1.4 WORK UNDER SEPARATE CONTRACTS

A. General: In the event there is work being performed under a separate contract the Contractor shall cooperate fully with separate contractors so work on those contracts may be carried out smoothly, without interfering with or delaying work under this Contract or other contracts.

Coordinate the Work of this Contract with work performed under separate contracts.

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1.5 ACCESS TO SITE

A. All operations of the Contractor (including storage of materials) upon Government premises shall be confined to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.6 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Work Restrictions, General: Comply with restrictions on construction operations. Comply with limitations on use of public streets and with other requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

B. On-Site Work Hours: Limit work to normal business working hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless otherwise indicated.

1. Work on weekends will be restricted to Contracting Officers approval and at the Station Managers discretion.

2. No work will take place over Federally observed holidays.

C. Existing Utility Interruptions: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after providing temporary utility services according to requirements indicated:

1. Notify Station Manager not less than 48 hours in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

1.7 PERMITS AND FEES

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all necessary local, State, and Federal permits and licenses, and payment of related fees, per the Contract Clauses.

1.8 APPLICABLE CODES, STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS

A. All work shall comply with the codes and standards applicable to each type of work as listed in individual Sections of these Specifications.

B. Where a conflict occurs between a referenced document and the Project Specifications, the Project Specifications govern.

C. Where a conflict occurs between referenced documents, the document containing the most stringent requirements governs.

D. Where referenced documents are not specified by date, the document current at the bid opening applies.

E. Materials, applications, and tests specified by reference to published standards of society, association, code, or other published standards are included in the specifications as if written in their entirety.

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F. Conform to all regulations and statutes of the State of Colorado and to all Federal Regulations which apply.

1.9 MEANS AND METHODS

A. Means and methods of construction shall be such as the Contractor or subcontractors may choose; subject, however, to the Contracting Officer's right to reject means and methods proposed which:

1. Constitute a hazard to the work, persons, or property.

2. Will not produce finished work in accordance with terms of the contract.

3. Are contrary to specified means or methods included in the contract.

B. The right to reject means and methods of the Contractor or subcontractor shall not be construed or interpreted as acceptance of control of means and methods by the Contracting Officer.

C. The Contracting Officer's approval of means and methods or failure to exercise right to reject means and methods shall not relieve the Contractor of the obligation to complete the work required by the contract.

D. Total responsibility for control of all means and methods lies with the Contractor for all work.

1.10 SAFETY

A. The Contractor shall provide, erect and maintain all necessary barricades, suitable and sufficient flasher lights, flagmen, danger signals and signs, and shall take all necessary precautions for the protection of the work and the safety of the public. All ponds and water control structures shall remain accessible by vehicle. Roads closed to traffic shall be protected by effective barricades and shall be placed with acceptable warning signs. All barricades and obstructions shall be illuminated at night and all lights shall be kept burning from sunset until sunrise. Install appropriate traffic signs at crossroads and approaches to site as needed to direct affected public traffic. Specific signs and barricade requirements are detailed in the U.S. Department of Transportation, "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices".

B. The Contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations pertaining to the protection of workers, visitors to the site, and persons occupying areas adjacent to the site, including the provisions of 29CFR1910 and 29CFR1926 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The Contractor shall hold harmless the Government for failure to comply with any applicable safety or health regulation on the part of himself, his employees, or his subcontractors.

C. Provide personal safety equipment and training commensurate with the hazards which may exist at the work site. The personal safety equipment and training shall be determined by a thorough hazard analysis of all work site areas. The safety program available at all work sites shall include a minimum of:

1. One nonfreezing-type fire extinguisher in each workshop and shed used for storage of materials at the work site. Place in location readily accessible to construction personnel.

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2. A first aid kit for use of construction personnel commensurate with size of project with items necessary for first aid treatment of all injuries.

3. The Contractor shall conduct regular onsite safety inspections and all construction personnel shall receive a safety orientation.

4. Post telephone numbers of nearest hospital, ambulance service or flight for life, and fire station in conspicuous location. Advise all workers of location of telephone numbers.

1.11 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

A. The Contractor shall abate and control all environmental pollution arising from construction activities by complying with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations concerning environmental pollution control and abatement, as well as the specified requirements in this contract. Compliance with this requirement by subcontractors will be the responsibility of the Contractor.

B. Fossils and Artifacts

1. Should the Contractor discover any fossils or artifacts during construction operations, such objects shall become the property of the Government. The Contractor shall cease construction operations in the area of the "find," and immediately notify the station manager of such discovery. Construction operations may proceed in other areas not affected by this clause. Care shall be exercised by the Contractor not to damage fossils or artifacts uncovered during excavation operations.

2. Failure to comply with this requirement may be considered a violation of the Archeological Resources Protection Act of 1979 as amended. Destruction of historic and prehistoric sites and/or unauthorized collection of cultural materials can result in criminal and/or civil penalties. Penalties can include fines, prison sentences, and/or confiscation of equipment.

3. If the Contractor uses fill from a nongovernmental source to perform work that is required under this project, and a new borrow site is opened or an existing borrow area is expanded in order to obtain such materials, the Contractor shall assure that any new borrow area disturbance meet the requirements of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.

C. Abatement of Air Pollution

1. The Contractor shall comply with applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations concerning the prevention and control of air pollution.

2. Construction activities shall be performed in such a manner that air pollution will be held to a minimum.

3. Burning of materials, trees and brush, combustible construction materials, and rubbish will not be permitted. Construction debris shall be disposed of at a location designated by the Contracting Officer or hauled off the Station to an approved disposal site.

D. Prevention of Water Pollution

1. The Contractor is responsible for implementing the terms and requirements for a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, as required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Government and the Contractor will be co-permittees. The Contractor shall prepare and submit all permit application documents for

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the US Fish and Wildlife Service to sign as owner, except that the Government will prepare and sign a separate Notice of Intent (NOI) to discharge for the Contractor to include with the permit application. The Contractor is solely responsible for executing the terms and conditions of the permit as issued by the EPA. The Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer a copy of all permit applications and a copy of all approvals from the EPA. Allow the Government 10 days for review of the application package prior to submission.

2. During construction, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations concerning the control and abatement of water pollution.

3. The Contractor's construction activities shall be performed by methods that will prevent entrance or accidental spillage of solid matter, contaminants, debris, and other objectionable pollutants and wastes into streams, flowing or dry water-courses, lakes, ponds, and underground water sources. The Contractor shall dispose of all pollutants such as petroleum products, rubbish, cement, concrete, etc., and objectionable material at a jurisdictionally accepted waste management facility.

4. Sanitary facilities, such as chemical toilets shall be located far enough from wells, live streams, or ponds to prevent pollution of the water.

5. Dewatering work for structure foundations or earthwork operations adjacent to or encroaching on streams or watercourses shall be conducted in a manner that prevents muddy water and eroded materials from entering streams or watercourses. This shall be accomplished by construction of intercepting ditches, bypass channels, barriers, settling ponds, or other approved means. Excavated material shall not be placed in or adjacent to watercourses where it can be washed away by high water or storm runoff.

E. Environmental Litigation: Time lost due to work stoppage because of failure of the Contractor to comply with these requirements may not be the subject of a claim for extension of time, for additional costs, or damages.

END OF SECTION 011000

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES 013300 - 1

SECTION 013300 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes requirements for the submittal schedule and administrative and procedural requirements for submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, and other submittals.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Action Submittals: Written and graphic information and physical samples that require Contracting Officer responsive action.

B. Informational Submittals: Written and graphic information and physical samples that do not require Contracting Officer responsive action. Submittals may be rejected for not complying with requirements.

1.3 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Submittal Schedule: Submit a schedule of submittals, arranged in chronological order by dates required by construction schedule. Include time required for review, ordering, manufacturing, fabrication, and delivery when establishing dates. Include additional time required for making corrections or revisions to submittals noted by Contracting Officer and additional time for handling and reviewing submittals required by those corrections.

1.4 SUBMITTAL ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities.

1. Coordinate each submittal with fabrication, purchasing, testing, delivery, other submittals, and related activities that require sequential activity.

2. Coordinate transmittal of different types of submittals for related parts of the Work so processing will not be delayed because of need to review submittals concurrently for coordination.

a. Contracting Officer reserves the right to withhold action on a submittal requiring coordination with other submittals until related submittals are received.

B. Processing Time: Allow time for submittal review, including time for resubmittals, as follows.

Time for review shall commence on Contracting Officer receipt of submittal. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing, including resubmittals.

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1. Initial Review: Allow 10 days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if coordination with subsequent submittals is required. Contracting Officer will advise Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

2. Intermediate Review: If intermediate submittal is necessary, process it in same manner as initial submittal.

3. Resubmittal Review: Allow 10 days for review of each resubmittal.

C. Paper Submittals: Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal item for identification.

1. Transmittal for Paper Submittals: Assemble each submittal individually and appropriately for transmittal and handling. Transmit each submittal using a transmittal form.

a. Transmittal Form for Paper Submittals: Use FWS transmittal form.

D. Electronic Submittals: Identify and incorporate information in each electronic submittal file as follows:

1. Name file with submittal number or other unique identifier, including revision identifier.

a. File name shall use station initials and Specification Section number followed by a sequential submittal number (RMANWR-061000-005). Resubmittals shall include an alphabetic suffix after (e.g., RMANWR-061000-005.A).

2. Transmittal Form for Electronic Submittals: Use electronic form provided by Contracting Officer. A copy of the form is attached at the end of this Section.

E. Options: Identify options requiring selection by Contracting Officer. Clearly mark options selected by the Contractor from the options on the manufacturer’s product data sheet.

F. Deviations: Identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

G. Resubmittals: Make resubmittals in same form and number of copies as initial submittal.

1. Note date and content of previous submittal.

2. Note date and content of revision in label or title block and clearly indicate extent of revision.

3. Resubmit submittals until they are marked with approval notation from Contracting

Officer’s action stamp.

H. Distribution: Furnish copies of final submittals to manufacturers, subcontractors, suppliers, fabricators, installers, authorities having jurisdiction, and others as necessary for performance of construction activities. Show distribution on transmittal forms.

I. Use for Construction: Retain complete copies of submittals on Project site. Use only final action submittals that are marked with approval notation from Contracting Officer’s action stamp.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. General Electronic Submittal Procedure Requirements:

1. Electronic submittals shall be submitted via email as PDF electronic files. Files and attachments must be legible at full size; do not submit written or graphic information at a scale smaller than the original document.

2. Contracting Officer’s Representative, through the Contracting Officer, will return annotated file by e-mail and/or standard mail. Annotate and retain one copy of file as an electronic Project record document file.

B. General Paper Submittal Procedure Requirements:

1. Action Submittals: Submit four (4) paper copies of each submittal unless otherwise indicated. Contracting Officer’s Representative through the Contracting Officer will return three (3) copies.

2. Informational Submittals: Submit three (3) paper copies of each submittal unless otherwise indicated. Contracting Officer will not return copies.

3. Certificates and Certifications Submittals: Provide a statement that includes signature of entity responsible for preparing certification. Certificates and certifications shall be signed by an officer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of that entity.

a. Provide a digital signature with digital certificate on electronically-submitted certificates and certifications where indicated.

b. Provide a notarized statement on original paper copy certificates and certifications where indicated.

C. Product Data: Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment.

1. If information must be specially prepared for submittal because standard published data are not suitable for use, submit as Shop Drawings, not as Product Data.

2. Mark each copy of each submittal to show which products and options are applicable.

3. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Manufacturer's catalog cuts.

b. Manufacturer's product specifications.

c. Standard color charts.

d. Statement of compliance with specified referenced standards.

e. Testing by recognized testing agency.

f. Application of testing agency labels and seals.

g. Notation of coordination requirements.

h. Availability and delivery time information.

4. For equipment, include the following in addition to the above, as applicable:

a. Wiring diagrams showing factory-installed wiring.

b. Printed performance curves.

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c. Operational range diagrams.

d. Clearances required to other construction, if not indicated on accompanying Shop

Drawings.

5. Submit Product Data before or concurrent with Samples.

6. Submit Product Data in the following format:

a. PDF electronic file.

b. Four (4) paper copies of Product Data unless otherwise indicated. Contracting

Officer’s Representative through the Contracting Officer will return two (2) copies.

D. Shop Drawings: Prepare Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale. Do not base Shop Drawings on reproductions of the Contract Documents or standard printed data unless submittal based on drawing files is otherwise permitted.

1. Preparation: Fully illustrate requirements in the Contract Documents. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Identification of products.

b. Schedules.

c. Compliance with specified standards.

d. Notation of coordination requirements.

e. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

f. Relationship and attachment to adjoining construction clearly indicated.

g. Seal and signature of professional engineer if specified.

2. Sheet Size: Except for templates, patterns, and similar full-size drawings, submit Shop Drawings on sheets at least 8-1/2 by 11 inches , but no larger than 30 by 42 inches.

3. Submit Shop Drawings in the following format:

a. PDF electronic file.

b. Four (4) opaque copies of each submittal. Contracting Officer’s Representative through the Contracting Officer will retain two (2) copies; remainder will be returned.

E. Samples: Submit Samples for review of kind, color, pattern, and texture for a check of these characteristics with other elements and for a comparison of these characteristics between submittal and actual component as delivered and installed.

1. Transmit Samples that contain multiple, related components such as accessories together in one submittal package.

2. Identification: Attach label on unexposed side of Samples that includes the following:

a. Generic description of Sample.

b. Product name and name of manufacturer.

c. Sample source.

d. Number and title of applicable Specification Section.

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3. For projects where electronic submittals are required, provide corresponding electronic submittal of Sample transmittal, digital image file illustrating Sample characteristics, and identification information for record.

4. Disposition: Maintain sets of approved Samples at Project site, available for quality-control comparisons throughout the course of construction activity. Sample sets may be used to determine final acceptance of construction associated with each set.

a. Samples that may be incorporated into the Work are indicated in individual Specification Sections. Such Samples must be in an undamaged condition at time of use.

b. Samples not incorporated into the Work, or otherwise designated as Owner's property, are the property of Contractor.

5. Samples for Initial Selection: Submit manufacturer's color charts consisting of units or sections of units showing the manufacturers standard of colors, textures, and patterns available.

a. Number of Samples: Submit one (1) full set of available choices where color, pattern, texture, or similar characteristics are required to be selected from manufacturer's product line. Contracting Officer’s Representative through the Contracting Officer’s will return submittal with options selected.

6. Samples for Verification: Submit full-size units or Samples of size indicated, prepared from same material to be used for the Work, cured and finished in manner specified, and physically identical with material or product proposed for use, and that show full range of color and texture variations expected. Samples include, but are not limited to, the following: partial sections of manufactured or fabricated components; small cuts or containers of materials; complete units of repetitively used materials; swatches showing color, texture, and pattern; color range sets; and components used for independent testing and inspection.

a. Number of Samples: Submit two (2) sets of Samples. Contracting Officer will retain one (1) Sample set; remainder will be returned. Mark up and retain one returned sample set as a project record sample.

F. Closeout Submittals and Maintenance Material Submittals: Comply with requirements specified in Section 017700 "Closeout Procedures."

G. Installer Certificates: Submit written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that Installer complies with requirements in the Contract Documents and, where required, is authorized by manufacturer for this specific Project.

H. Manufacturer Certificates: Submit written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that manufacturer complies with requirements in the Contract Documents. Include evidence of manufacturing experience where required.

I. Product Certificates: Submit written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that product complies with requirements in the Contract Documents.

J. Material Certificates: Submit written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that material complies with requirements in the Contract Documents.

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K. Material Test Reports: Submit reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting test results of material for compliance with requirements in the Contract Documents.

L. Product Test Reports: Submit written reports indicating that current product produced by manufacturer complies with requirements in the Contract Documents. Base reports on evaluation of tests performed by manufacturer and witnessed by a qualified testing agency, or on comprehensive tests performed by a qualified testing agency.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CONTRACTOR'S REVIEW

A. Action and Informational Submittals: Review each submittal and check for coordination with other Work of the Contract and for compliance with the Contract Documents. Note corrections and field dimensions. Mark with approval stamp before submitting to Contracting Officer.

B. Project Closeout and Maintenance Material Submittals: See requirements in Section 017700 "Closeout Procedures."

C. Approval Stamp: Stamp each submittal with a uniform, approval stamp. Include Project name and location, submittal number, Specification Section title and number, name of reviewer, date of Contractor's approval, and statement certifying that submittal has been reviewed, checked, and approved for compliance with the Contract Documents.

3.2 CONTRACTING OFFICER AND CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE

ACTION

A. General: Contracting Officer’s Representative will not review submittals that do not bear Contractor's approval stamp and will return them without action.

B. Action Submittals: Contracting Officer’s Representative will review each submittal, make marks to indicate corrections or revisions required, and return it. Contracting Officer’s Representative will stamp each submittal with an action stamp and will mark stamp appropriately to indicate action as follows:

1. Approved as submitted.

2. Approved, except as noted. Resubmission not required.

3. Approved, except as noted. Resubmission required.

4. No action taken. See comments on reverse. Resubmission required.

5. Disapproved.

6. Other: (comments as noted)

C. Informational Submittals: Contracting Officer’s Representative will review each submittal and will not return it, or will return it if it does not comply with requirements. Contracting Officer will forward each submittal to appropriate party.

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D. Incomplete submittals are unacceptable, will be considered nonresponsive, and will be returned for resubmittal without review.

E. Submittals not required by the Contract Documents may not be reviewed and may be discarded.

END OF SECTION 013300

TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS 015000 - 1

SECTION 015000 – TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes requirements for temporary utilities, support facilities, and security and protection facilities.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 011000 "Summary" for work restrictions and limitations on utility interruptions.

1.2 USE CHARGES

A. General: Installation and removal of and use charges for temporary facilities shall be included in the Contract Sum unless otherwise indicated. Allow other entities to use temporary services and facilities without cost, including, but not limited to testing agencies, and authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Water and Sewer Service from Existing System:

1. Non-potable water from Governments existing water system is available for use without metering and without payment for uses directly related to the project. Provide connections and extensions of services as required for construction operations.

C. Electric Power Service from Existing System:

1. Electric power from Stations existing system is not available due to the project site location.

1.3 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Erosion- and Sedimentation-Control Plan: Show compliance with requirements of EPA Construction General Permit or authorities having jurisdiction, whichever is more stringent.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Electric Service: Comply with NECA, NEMA, and UL standards and regulations for temporary electric service. Install service to comply with NFPA 70.

B. Tests and Inspections: Arrange for authorities having jurisdiction to test and inspect each temporary utility before use. Obtain required certifications and permits.

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1.5 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Temporary Use of Permanent Facilities: Engage Installer of each permanent service to assume responsibility for operation, maintenance, and protection of each permanent service during its use as a construction facility before Governments acceptance, regardless of previously assigned responsibilities.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 TEMPORARY FACILITIES

A. Field Offices, General: Prefabricated or mobile units with serviceable finishes, temperature controls, and foundations adequate for normal loading.

B. Storage and Fabrication Sheds: Provide sheds sized, furnished, and equipped to accommodate materials and equipment for construction operations.

2.2 EQUIPMENT

A. Fire Extinguishers: Portable, UL rated; with class and extinguishing agent as required by locations and classes of fire exposures.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION, GENERAL

A. Locate facilities where they will serve Project adequately and result in minimum interference with performance of the Work. Relocate and modify facilities as required by progress of the Work.

1. Locate facilities to limit site disturbance as specified in Section 011000 "Summary."

B. Provide each facility ready for use when needed to avoid delay. Do not remove until facilities are no longer needed or are replaced by authorized use of completed permanent facilities.

3.2 TEMPORARY UTILITY INSTALLATION

A. General: Install temporary service or connect to existing service.

1. Arrange with utility company, Owner, and existing users for time when service can be interrupted, if necessary, to make connections for temporary services.

B. Sanitary Facilities: Provide temporary toilets, wash facilities, and drinking water for use of construction personnel. Comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction for type, number, location, operation, and maintenance of fixtures and facilities.

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1. Toilets: Use of Owner's existing toilet facilities will be permitted, as long as facilities are cleaned and maintained in a condition acceptable to Owner. At Substantial Completion, restore these facilities to condition existing before initial use.

C. Electric Power Service:

1. Provide electric power service and distribution system of sufficient size, capacity, and power characteristics required for construction operations.

D. Telephone Service: Provide temporary telephone service in common-use facilities for use by all construction personnel.

1. Provide superintendent with cellular telephone or portable two-way radio for use when away from field office.

3.3 SUPPORT FACILITIES INSTALLATION

A. Temporary Roads and Paved Areas: Construct and maintain temporary roads and paved areas adequate for construction operations. Locate temporary roads and paved areas within construction limits indicated on Drawings.

1. Provide dust-control treatment that is nonpolluting and nontracking. Reapply treatment as required to minimize dust.

B. Traffic Controls: Comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

1. Protect existing site improvements to remain including curbs, pavement, and utilities.

2. Maintain access for fire-fighting equipment and access to fire hydrants.

C. Parking: use areas designated by Contracting Officer or Station Manager as parking areas for construction personnel.

D. Dewatering Facilities and Drains: Comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

Maintain Project site, excavations, and construction free of water.

1. Dispose of rainwater in a lawful manner that will not result in flooding Project or adjoining properties or endanger permanent Work or temporary facilities.

2. Remove snow and ice as required to minimize accumulations.

E. Project Signs: Provide Project signs as indicated. Unauthorized signs are not permitted.

1. Identification Signs: Provide Project identification signs as indicated on Drawings.

2. Temporary Signs: Provide other signs as indicated and as required to inform public and individuals seeking entrance to Project.

a. Provide temporary, directional signs for construction personnel and visitors.

3. Maintain and touchup signs so they are legible at all times.

F. Waste Disposal: Fuels, lubricants, petroleum products, chemicals or other waste materials shall be disposed of in properly designated areas off Government premises.

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1. Truck cranes and similar devices used for hoisting materials are considered "tools and equipment" and not temporary facilities.

3.4 SECURITY AND PROTECTION FACILITIES INSTALLATION

A. Protection of Existing Facilities: Protect existing vegetation, equipment, structures, utilities, and other improvements at Project site and on adjacent properties, except those indicated to be removed or altered. Repair damage to existing facilities.

B. Barricades, Warning Signs, and Lights: Comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction for erecting structurally adequate barricades, including warning signs and lighting.

C. Temporary Enclosures: Provide temporary enclosures for protection of construction, in progress and completed, from exposure, foul weather, other construction operations, and similar activities.

3.5 OPERATION, TERMINATION, AND REMOVAL

A. Termination and Removal: Remove each temporary facility when need for its service has ended, when it has been replaced by authorized use of a permanent facility, or no later than Substantial Completion. Complete or, if necessary, restore permanent construction that may have been delayed because of interference with temporary facility. Repair damaged Work, clean exposed surfaces, and replace construction that cannot be satisfactorily repaired.

END OF SECTION 015000

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SECTION 017700 – CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for contract closeout, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Substantial Completion procedures.

2. Final completion procedures.

3. Warranties.

4. Final cleaning.

5. Repair of the Work.

1.2 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For cleaning agents.

B. Contractor's List of Incomplete Items: Initial submittal at Substantial Completion.

C. Certified List of Incomplete Items: Final submittal at Final Completion.

1.3 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Certificates of Release: From authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Certificate of Insurance: For continuing coverage.

C. Field Report: For pest control inspection.

1.4 MAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTALS

A. Schedule of Maintenance Material Items: For maintenance material submittal items specified in other Sections.

1.5 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION PROCEDURES

A. Contractor's List of Incomplete Items: Prepare and submit a list of items to be completed and corrected (Contractor's punch list), indicating the value of each item on the list and reasons why the Work is incomplete.

B. Submittals Prior to Substantial Completion: Complete the following a minimum of 10 days prior to requesting inspection for determining date of Substantial Completion. List items below that are incomplete at time of request.

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1. Certificates of Release: Obtain and submit releases from authorities having jurisdiction permitting Owner unrestricted use of the Work and access to services and utilities.

Include occupancy permits, operating certificates, and similar releases.

2. Submit closeout submittals specified in individual Sections, including specific warranties, workmanship bonds, maintenance service agreements, final certifications, and similar documents.

3. Submit maintenance material submittals specified in individual Sections, including tools, spare parts, extra materials, and similar items, and deliver to location designated by Contracting Officer. Label with manufacturer's name and model number where applicable.

C. Procedures Prior to Substantial Completion: Complete the following a minimum of 10 days prior to requesting inspection for determining date of Substantial Completion. List items below that are incomplete at time of request.

1. Terminate and remove temporary facilities from Project site, along with mockups, construction tools, and similar elements.

2. Complete final cleaning requirements, including touchup painting.

3. Touch up and otherwise repair and restore marred exposed finishes to eliminate visual defects.

D. Inspection: Submit a written request for inspection to determine Substantial Completion a minimum of 10 days prior to date the work will be completed and ready for final inspection and tests. On receipt of request, Contracting Officer will either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. Architect will prepare the Certificate of Substantial Completion after inspection or will notify Contractor of items, either on Contractor's list or additional items identified by Architect, that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued.

1. Reinspection: Request reinspection when the Work identified in previous inspections as incomplete is completed or corrected.

2. Results of completed inspection will form the basis of requirements for final completion.

1.6 FINAL COMPLETION PROCEDURES

A. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting final inspection for determining final completion, complete the following:

1. Certified List of Incomplete Items: Submit certified copy of list of items to be completed or corrected (punch list), endorsed and dated by Contracting Officer. Certified copy of the list shall state that each item has been completed or otherwise resolved for acceptance.

B. Inspection: Submit a written request for final inspection to determine acceptance. On receipt of request, Contracting Officer will either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements.

1. Reinspection: Request reinspection when the Work identified in previous inspections as incomplete is completed or corrected.

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1.7 LIST OF INCOMPLETE ITEMS (PUNCH LIST)

A. Organization of List: Include name and identification of each space and area affected by construction operations for incomplete items and items needing correction including, if necessary, areas disturbed by Contractor that are outside the limits of construction.

1. Submit list of incomplete items in the following format:

a. PDF electronic file. Contracting Officer will return annotated copy.

1.8 SUBMITTAL OF PROJECT WARRANTIES

A. Time of Submittal: Submit written warranties on request of Contracting Officer for designated portions of the Work where commencement of warranties other than date of Substantial Completion is indicated, or when delay in submittal of warranties might limit Owner's rights under warranty.

B. Organize warranty documents into an orderly sequence based on the table of contents of the Project Manual.

1. Bind warranties and bonds in heavy-duty, three-ring, vinyl-covered, loose-leaf binders, thickness as necessary to accommodate contents, and sized to receive 8-1/2-by-11-inch paper.

2. Provide heavy paper dividers with plastic-covered tabs for each separate warranty. Mark tab to identify the product or installation. Provide a typed description of the product or installation, including the name of the product and the name, address, and telephone number of Installer.

3. Identify each binder on the front and spine with the typed or printed title "WARRANTIES," Project name, and name of Contractor.

4. Warranty Electronic File: Scan warranties and bonds and assemble complete warranty and bond submittal package into a single indexed electronic PDF file with links enabling navigation to each item. Provide bookmarked table of contents at beginning of document.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Cleaning Agents: Use cleaning materials and agents recommended by manufacturer or fabricator of the surface to be cleaned. Do not use cleaning agents that are potentially hazardous to health or property or that might damage finished surfaces.

1. Use cleaning products that comply with Green Seal's GS-37, or if GS-37 is not applicable, use products that comply with the California Code of Regulations maximum allowable VOC levels.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 FINAL CLEANING

A. General: Perform final cleaning. Conduct cleaning and waste-removal operations to comply with local laws and ordinances and Federal and local environmental and antipollution regulations.

1. Complete the following cleaning operations before requesting inspection for certification of Substantial Completion for entire Project or for a designated portion of Project:

a. Clean Project site, yard, and grounds, in areas disturbed by construction activities, including landscape development areas, of rubbish, waste material, litter, and other foreign substances.

b. Remove tools, construction equipment, machinery, and surplus material from Project site.

c. Remove labels that are not permanent.

3.2 REPAIR OF THE WORK

A. Complete repair and restoration operations before requesting inspection for determination of Substantial Completion.

B. Repair or remove and replace defective construction. Repairing includes replacing defective parts, refinishing damaged surfaces, touching up with matching materials, and properly adjusting operating equipment. Where damaged or worn items cannot be repaired or restored, provide replacements. Remove and replace operating components that cannot be repaired.

Restore damaged construction and permanent facilities used during construction to specified condition.

END OF SECTION 017700

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SECTION 033000 - CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes cast-in-place concrete, including formwork, reinforcement, concrete materials, mixture design, placement procedures, and finishes.

1.2 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product.

B. Design Mixtures: For each concrete mixture.

1.3 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Material certificates.

B. Material test reports.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications: A firm experienced in manufacturing ready-mixed concrete products and that complies with ASTM C 94/C 94M requirements for production facilities and equipment.

1. Manufacturer certified according to NRMCA's "Certification of Ready Mixed Concrete Production Facilities."

B. Testing Agency Qualifications: An independent agency, acceptable to the Contracting Officer, qualified according to ASTM C 1077 and ASTM E 329 for testing indicated.

1.5 PRECONSTRUCTION TESTING

A. Preconstruction Testing Service: Engage a qualified testing agency to perform preconstruction testing on concrete mixtures.

1.6 FIELD CONDITIONS

A. Cold-Weather Placement: Comply with ACI 306.1.

1. Do not use calcium chloride, salt, or other materials containing antifreeze agents or chemical accelerators unless otherwise specified and approved in mixture designs.

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B. Hot-Weather Placement: Comply with ACI 301.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 CONCRETE, GENERAL

A. ACI Publications: Comply with the following unless modified by requirements in the Contract Documents:

1. ACI 301

2. ACI 117

2.2 CONCRETE MATERIALS

A. Cementitious Materials:

1. Portland Cement: ASTM C 150/C 150M, Type I, gray.

B. Normal-Weight Aggregates: ASTM C 33/C 33M, graded.

1. Maximum Coarse-Aggregate Size: ¾ inches nominal.

C. Water: ASTM C 94/C 94M.

2.3 CONCRETE MIXTURES, GENERAL

A. Prepare design mixtures for each type and strength of concrete, proportioned on the basis of laboratory trial mixture or field test data, or both, according to ACI 301.

2.4 CONCRETE MIXING

A. Ready-Mixed Concrete: Measure, batch, mix, and deliver concrete according to ASTM C 94/C 94M and furnish batch ticket information.

1. When air temperature is between 85 and 90 deg F reduce mixing and delivery time from 1-1/2 hours to 75 minutes; when air temperature is above 90 deg F, reduce mixing and delivery time to 60 minutes.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EMBEDDED ITEM INSTALLATION

A. Place and secure anchorage devices and other embedded items (such as posts) required for adjoining work that is attached to or supported by cast-in-place concrete. Use setting drawings, templates, diagrams, instructions, and directions furnished with items to be embedded.

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3.2 FINISHING FORMED SURFACES

A. Rough-Formed Finish: As-cast concrete texture. Exposed surface should receive a trowel finish and chamfer all edges ½ inch. Remove fins and other projections that exceed specified limits on formed-surface irregularities.

3.3 CONCRETE PROTECTING AND CURING

A. General: Protect freshly placed concrete from premature drying and excessive cold or hot temperatures. Comply with ACI 306.1 for cold-weather protection and ACI 301 for hot-weather protection during curing.

B. Evaporation Retarder: Apply evaporation retarder to unformed concrete surfaces if hot, dry, or windy conditions cause moisture loss approaching 0.2 lb/sq. ft. x h before and during finishing operations. Apply according to manufacturer's written instructions after placing, screeding, and bull floating or darbying concrete, but before float finishing.

C. Cure concrete according to ACI 308.1, by one or a combination of the following methods:

1. Moisture Curing: Keep surfaces continuously moist for not less than seven days.

2. Moisture-Retaining-Cover Curing: Cover concrete surfaces with moisture-retaining cover for curing concrete, placed in widest practicable width, with sides and ends lapped at least 12 inches, and sealed by waterproof tape or adhesive. Cure for not less than seven days. Immediately repair any holes or tears during curing period, using cover material and waterproof tape.

3.4 CONCRETE SURFACE REPAIRS

A. Defective Concrete: Repair and patch defective areas when approved by Architect. Remove and replace concrete that cannot be repaired and patched to Contracting Officer’s approval.

END OF SECTION 033000

WOVEN WIRE FENCES AND GATES 323127 - 1

SECTION 323127 – WOVEN WIRE FENCES AND GATES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section consists of fabricating and installing approximately 14,440 feet of new 12-1/2 gage, 78 inch panels, woven wire big game fence hung at 8 feet. Project shall include five gate openings as indicated on drawing; three at 24 feet and two at 16 feet.

1.2 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 WOVEN WIRE FENCE

A. Framework: ASTM A 53; Schedule 40 steel pipe, standard weight.

B. Fabric: ASTM A740; 12-1/2 gage steel, mesh not greater than 6 inches, tensile strength range 102K to 202K, minimum breaking load 700 lbs or higher. Material should be substantially equivalent to Baekert brand 78” Class 3 galvanized game fence.

C. Wire: ASTM A679; 12 1/2 gage tensile strength.

2.2 COMPONENTS

A. End Posts: 4.0 inch diameter (minimum) steel pipe, galvanized.

B. Brace posts: 2.375 inch diameter (minimum) steel pipe, galvanized.

C. Line posts: 2.375 inch diameter (minimum) steel pipe, galvanized.

D. Elbow braces: 2.375 inch diameter (minimum) plain end, sleeve coupled steel.

E. Fabric: mesh steel wire, interwoven, 12-1/2 gage thick, tightlock knot.

F. Caps: galvanized; sized to post dimension.

G. Fittings: Sleeves, bands, clips, rail ends, tension bars, fasteners, brackets and fittings:

galvanized steel.

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2.3 FINISHES

A. Galvanized: ANSI/ASTM A153 1.2 oz/sq ft coating, for framing and fabric.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

A. Properly locate and erect posts along fence lines. Examine areas and conditions, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements for site clearing, earthwork, pavement work, and other conditions affecting performance of the Work.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Install framework, fabric and accessories in accordance with ANSI/ASTM F567.

B. Provide fabric 78 inch high, one piece wire mesh, hung at 8 feet.

C. End posts shall be 4 inch and placed in concrete and constructed as indicated on drawings.

D. Space line posts a maximum of 20 feet apart. Brace posts shall be spaced not greater than 660 feet apart.

E. Provide top rail through post tops of braces and end posts where necessary for complete stability.

F. Stretch fabric between line posts.

G. Fasten fabric to top rail, posts and braces with wire ties maximum 24 inches on centers.

H. Line Fence Construction

1. Fencing shall be constructed with new galvanized steel pipe line posts in accordance with the drawings. Corner braces shall be field located initially, with the fence constructed in a straight line between them where possible.

I. Post Placement

1. Properly locate and erect posts along fence lines as indicated by drawings or as staked out by Site Inspector.

2. Excavation and backfilling. Carry all excavations to required depths regardless of the nature of materials encountered. Post holes, cylindrical in shape and plumb with centers in true alignment with bottoms flat. Set post in center of hole. Restore surfaces to existing grade after mounding, tamping and smoothing off. Dispose of excess waste excavation by scattering or as directed by Site Inspector.

3. Power driven steel posts. Upon approval from the Site Inspector, set posts by means of an approved power post driver in-lieu of excavation and backfill method where terrain

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and material to be penetrated are suitable. Replace all damaged or bent posts at no cost to the Government. Steel posts shall have square cut ends. Protect post finish from damage during driving. No additional payment will be allowed if Contractor elects to use above method.

J. Woven wire placement

1. Stretching. Fence fabric will stretched to manufacturers specifications.

2. Splicing. Use wrap or telephone-type splice using at least five complete turns in each direction. Compression sleeves with wrapping is also acceptable.

3. Ties. Install ties and anchors as directed by the specification and drawings. Wire shall be free to move through the ties as it expands and contracts, except at the corners.

3.3 DEVIATIONS

A. Line posts may not deviate more than 6 inches on line spacing.

B. All posts may not deviate more than 1 inch from plumb or 2 inches from specified height above ground.

C. Wire mesh spacing may not deviate more than 1 inch from each manufactured section.

D. The center of no post shall be more than…